Bouncing Back After Baby: 7/28 - 8/4

[MCmom]

Thanks Lee for wishing Elijah a happy birthday, I always know I can count on you. The party went well, Elijah got lots of new toys to play with, and I stayed LC the whole day.

Leah is starting to stand on her own now. She can stand for a few seconds, before falling down. She's also beginning to cruise the furniture.

Lee - With a 3 yr. old who still wants to be in diapers, and a 10 mth old who still wants to be attached to me half the day, it's real hard to think of having #4. Especially after last night, when all 3 children took turns getting up during the night. At this point, all I want is to feel rested. I'll contemplate #4 after that (if ever) is achieved, LOL. Keep us posted if you're PG or not!

Stephanie - I hope everyone is feeling better by now! I can't imagine having everyone in the household sick at the same time. I don't remember the last time that happened to us (if it ever did). Did Marlee have to cancel her trip?

I hope everyone else is doing well. Please post and share soon!

[SusieQ12]

Hi Mary! Sorry I haven't been around. I've been battling a cold and this was DH's weekend to work, so I had Bria all to myself. Taking care of her and me (with no help) has worn me out.

I am feeling a little better, but this morning when Bria woke up she had some green gunk in one of her eyes. I hope this doesn't mean she's getting my cold now. I'm gonna keep my fingers crossed. I don't know if I'm ready for that. That's one bridge I haven't had to cross yet.

I'm glad that Elijah had a great party and yay for you for staying LC! I know that had to be hard! I did good this weekend, too. This cold has killed my appetite, so I didn't even have the urge to cheat.

I think I'm gonna go take a nap. I'll check back in later. I have to enjoy this week. I go back to work on Monday. UGH!

Hi to everyone who follows!

Susan

[curlyque]

Mary: Happy Belated Birthday to Elijah! Yay for Leah standing! Marlee did end up going to camp. She said that she felt well enough to go. Her throat was bothering her minimally. Roarke has started running a fever again. I think he caught whatever Marlee has. He hasn't even gotten over his cold and cough yet and now the fever is back. ACK. I hope this ends soon. On a happier note, I'm down 6 1/2 lbs since last Monday.

Susan: If Bria does end up with your cold make sure that you have a nasal aspirator handy, you'll need it. I hope she doesn't get it, it's tough when they are sick. I find that Infant Cold Tylenol works well for Roarke. It has acetaminaphen in too for fever. It really helps with his congestion and makes it easier for him to nurse/feed.

Thursday is our 5th Anniversary. We are going to drive to Montreal and leave Roarke for the very first time. He will be with my mother so I know he will be in good hands. DH and I are going to go to my favorite place for dinner. I'm really looking forward to it.

Hello to everyone that follows!

[DarkSiren]

Gotta Love Family!!!!
When my mom came up to help with the baby she brought my 13yr old niece with her. Unbeknownst to all of us (but known to her mother Grrrrr!!) she had lice at the time.
The same day that I noticed that Kaylee was scratching her head an awful lot I got a phone call to inform me of the situation. So, DH had to take off from work today so that all of us could get treated and treat the house too. UGH!!!
Then on top of it all William had one of those days where he did not want to be put down what so ever. Absolutely no naps or anything unless someone was holding him.
Needless to say I've had better days. And to think we have to go thru all of this again in 10 days. UGH!!!

MaryC- glad that your little one had a good b'day. Kaylee's is September 15th and she's wanting a castle theme. So, I'm on the look out for a castle cake pan and trying to decide if we'll go out for the party or have it at home.

Susie- Hope you guys will be feeling better soon. As for the green stuff William has had it in his eyes since he was about a week old. The doc was pretty sure it was a clogged duct but gave us medicine to put in his eyes twice a day anyway. It didn't seem to work so we started massaging the duct and that seems to help a great deal.

Stephanie- congrats on the 6 1/2 lbs. Sorry your crew has been sick too. Hope everyone gets better soon.

Well, gotta run and see if I can tame the wild beast. Take Care!!

Dawn
Kaylee 4yrs September 15th
William 4wks

[Lee A]

got a squirmy Cody on me...

Hi Mary-glad he had fun and good for you staying true to plan.I somehow have to plan Selena's party next month around work.We have a family get together tomorrow before my sis and her DH go away to the Bahamas for about a year.I have it off but don't know for sure if we are going.

So no TOM yet and I'm really getting nervous.I am so not ready.Just the thought of telling people(like my inlaws or boss)just freaks me out.I'll probably test this weekend.Strange but Cody is so into babies,likes to watch them on TV,packs her dollies around hugging and kissing them.

Yeah Leah! Cody has another new skill,opening door handles.Life is busier than ever now.I messed up at work tonight.2 fellas came in for their takeout pizzas and I gave them the others order.One left and never noticed(and never came back)but the other fellow wanted his remade.The boss gave him a deal too for his trouble.I offered to pay for the pizzas and take them home but he gave them to staff.I felt sick about it all night(It's a $35 loss for him and of course it was slow).I sincerely apologised and now am so happy to be home.I need to go to bed.I am very weary.

Hi Susan-get well soon! yeah it's hard being a mom much less a sick mom.Hope Bria's eye thing is minor.

Hi Steph-Congrats on the 6.5lbs.So did youstress them off? Hope your kids get better soon too.Then you can really enjoy yourself Thursday.

Hi Dawn-sorry to hear about your help becoming extra work.Shame that she was allowed to visit knowing the situation.It'd be different if she didn't know.I feel for you.

Hi to our missing mommies

[MCmom]

I haven't done any exercise in the longest time. That's b/c I'm so tired these days, I barely have enough energy to get through the days as it is. Once I actually start getting decent sleep at night, I'll get back into an exercise routine.

Thanks for all the kind comments on Elijah's birthday. He's so happy to be 5 yrs. old, it helps me not to feel quite so sad about him growing up.

Susan - Sorry to hear you haven't been feeling well lately. Usually when I get a cold, my appetite increases for some reason. I hope Bria isn't feeling too poorly. Leah has had 3 colds so far, mainly thanks to her big bro. and sister. She recovered fairly quickly though. I can imagine how much you're enjoying this final week. Once you get back into a normal work routine, I'm sure you'll be fine.

Stephanie - So Marlee did go afterall! I'm sure she wanted to go so badly, how nice she was able to.

Poor Roarke is still sick?? Poor little guy, I can only hope that winter will be kind on him. My kids are usually sick during the winter, but we get a break during the summer.

Yea for losing all that weight! That has to feel so good.

Dawn - I would be just as angry, if the head lice situation happened to me. Wow, how terrible! Hopefully you all are in the clear now. I hope William is a happier baby for you too. I still have days when Leah likes to be held constantly, so I know how rough that is.
You mean everyone has to get treated again in 10 days? I hope you explained to your mom, how catchy that stuff is, so she never does it again. Hang in there, it will eventually all go away!

Lee - I have to tell you, if I got PG now, I'd be a basket case for sure. If Leah was 2+ yrs. old, I could handle it better, but definitely not any closer than that. I'll be waiting to hear the results of your test. Remember that somehow everything works out in the end.

Sorry to hear about the pizza fiasco. It sounds like your boss handled it well. I'm sure this is one of those "live and learn" type of situations. From now on, you'll be careful to get the orders straight. Don't beat yourself up over it, there's nothing to be done about it now. Now go be the best waitress you can be!

MaryC

[hedy67]

I don't have time to right much now. I will write individual messages later today.
As for me,I am still at a stall. I am pretty disgusted by it! My will power is quickly fading! I did walk to day for the first time in 2 weeks, so maybe that will help.
I did have my DS's Christening this past Sunday, and stayed on plan, except for 1 bite of cake! The only thing I was unsure of was dinner-chicken marsala. I figured it can't be high in carbs, as it is only chicken sauteed with mushrooms, and I didn't even eat the shrooms. What do you guys think?
more later!

[curlyque]

Dawn: That really sucks. I hope you get rid of it soon. How selfish of her not to mention the lice.

Lee: No, I didn't stress them off. I have been really good with my carbs lately. I still eat oatmeal every morning, but stay LC the rest of the day. I've been trying to not snack at all. Most of my snacking was done out of boredom, not out of true hunger. Sorry to hear about the pizza, but don't dwell on it. What's done is done. I'm sure that you aren't the first person to make a mistake with an order.

Mary: Yes, Roarke is still sick. The last 2 nights he's been running a fever in the wee hours of the morning and then nothing during the day. He's still congested and has a cough. I'm hoping that winter won't be bad. If Marlee stays well, then we should be fine. So far he's gotten sick each time she has been sick. Normally she doesn't get sick often. Both of these times she has picked up what her other brother in Montreal has and brought it home. He goes to daycare and is apparently sick every week.

The weight loss has been good for me. I think I'm really motivated this time to stick with LC. I just feel so ready for this to be it.

hedy: Just because you've stalled on the scale doesn't mean that you aren't losing inches. Have you been measuring yourself? Notice a change in the way the way that your clothes fit? Don't give up.

Anybody hear from Lisa? She's hasn't posted in a while.

All for now...baby wants out of the exersaucer.

[Marye]

Just a quick "hi!" to let you know I am still alive.....

Well the "easy " pregnancy weight is off and now comes the painfully, slow, irritating part. I was really REALLY good last week and dropped....nothing. I will stick with it because I KNOW how much better I feel but I also know from past experience that it takes me longer each time to get back to "normal". I am thinking about cutting out the atkins bread toast in the morning and a couple of other things to see if I can get things speeded up...

Stephanie...I am sorry Roarke is sick..have you tried a vaporizer with a little eucalyptus oil and a little tea tree oil in the water? Only a few drops. They both act as disinfectants in the air and also decongestants. I DO mean a few drops though..once I put a little too much in and we ended up with red teary eyes.

I realized this morning that I need to get out soon for some "just me" time..I saw my daughter's Barbie on the kitchen counter, face down in a pool of cold coffee and I mentally started writing tabloid headlines....

[DarkSiren]

Morning Everyone!!
I'm kind of shocked that I actually am having some quiet time. I guess everyone's finally starting to get into a groove with each other. Kaylee is eating some lunch and William has had his and is taking a nap. YIPPEE!!! LOL

Lee- I'd be really nervous too in your shoes right now. We're still trying to decide how much time we want between the baby and the next one. But due to the fact that I had to get the rubella shot again before leaving the hospital I have to definitely wait a while for it to kick in. Of course I don't think that we'll even want to try for at least a year. I can remember walking around in a zombie state for that whole year with Kaylee and couldn't imagine trying to be pregnant during that time. LOL So, you work in a pizza place?? I was a manager at a Domino's for a number of years. In fact that's how I met my DH. Don't worry about messing up. Mistakes happen all the time. And you have to think that it wasn't actually a full $35 loss for him. The dough itself for one pizza is only about .25 or at least it was 2yrs ago. So, don't be too hard on yourself. It happens to the best of us.

MaryC- My mom knows how catchy the stuff is. She wasn't the one who knew about it. My ex-sister-in-law was. Grrrr!!! She likes doing things to be a pain to us and this was just one more thing to laugh about. Long Story!! And yup we have to do it again in 10 days because that's the life cycle of these fun little things. And to do it twice is to make sure you didn't miss anything. UGH!!!
I hear you about the energy thing. I was given the go ahead to start my walking program again when I went in to get my incision checked. I was all excited and ready to get out there and start it up only to find out just how little it takes to get me exhausted now.

hedy67- congrats on the Christening and staying on plan. And keep up the walking it should really help with your stall.

And Hi to Steph and Marye. Sorry gotta run before I'm done because little one has decided to exercise his lungs. UGH!!! Back Later!!! Take Care!!!

Dawn
DD-Kaylee-4yrs on September 15th
DS-William-4wks

[curlyque]

I brought Roarke to the Dr. this morning. All through the night he would take a few breaths and then cry. He has enterovirus which is in the same family as coxsackie (hand, foot, mouth) so I guess Marlee really did have it. The dr. saw some red sores in the back of his throat. So far nursing today has been awful, poor thing just cries on and off. It should run it's course for 5 to 7 days. Hopefully we are in the middle of it and only have a few more days of this.

Marye: I've been giving him Cold Tylenol and that seems to work for the nasal congestion. The issue now is the sore throat and cough.

Dawn: Aren't those few moments of quiet time nice? I'm having one myself right now. Roarke finally fell asleep after some difficult nursing. I even got to eat lunch without having to entertain him at the same time.

All for now!

[MCmom]

I have to somehow get Leah to start sleeping in her crib at night. She wants to sleep in only our bed, and that makes for a rough night. Mainly b/c she likes to move all around, and hog the bed. One night she flopped herself on top of her daddy, and then she came over and flopped herself on top of me. Sometimes she turns sideways and depending on what way she's facing, you either get kicked or smacked. Help!

Where is Lisa?? If you're reading this, please post!!

Stephanie - I know I said it before, but it must be said again - poor, poor Roarke! I really feel for that little guy, being so sick. I know it's not easy on you either Stephanie. All I can say is to hang in there hon! That's what I'm doing these days. Yea for you being so motivated to lose weight!

Dawn - Where the heck is my quiet time?? I sure would like some. Curses on that ex-sister-in-law of yours!! If this is an idea of a joke to her, then she obviously has a screw loose. Poor you.

Marye - I've pretty much given up on losing weight at this point. In less than 2 mths I'll be stopping BF'ing, so hopefully things will pick up after that. I hope you're successful in your weight-loss endeavors!

I want a nice, long, quiet, uninterrupted nap. Does that count as "me time?" I'm too tired to get out by myself, and have some relaxing alone time. As long as your weren't invisioning yourself as Barbie, you're doing okay.

Hedy - Just remember that being stalled is "still" better than gaining! I keep telling myself that, and sometimes it helps to make me feel better.

MaryC

[LisaBisa]

HI guys.

I'm sorry, I've been gone. Its been a heck of a few days. We were busy all weekend. *I cant' even remember w/ what now*

today I got my landed immigrant status. Whoohoo.

Some other things happened, but, I think nick wants to keep them private. *not a fight or anything*

Anyway, so I've been dealing with a lot of stuff, I'm sorry I haevnt' been around

Mary, give Elijah a big hug! Happy Birthday!!

Lee, good luck...

Gotta go.

I promise I'll be around more, I promise.

lsia

[Lee A]

...I'm bone tired,it's 1am and after I log off I'm hitting the hay.I'm watching "Toronto Rocks" right now.I work tomorrow then I get a much needed 3 days off.I'm really excited.Friday will be shopping.Sat. finally a little very belated Bday celebration for Cody(how sad is that?)and Sun.I'll take the kids to the lake.

...so yesterday an accident happened in front of me(a couple on a motorbike went over an embankment).Another car pulled over with 2 teens I knew,one went over to other cars pulling over in search of a cell phone and the other kept an eye on my kids in my truck and I went over and helped them.The guy was okay,banged up and bleeding a bit.The girl was laying on her side,she had a badly broken left arm.I had to get her watch off as it was swelling around it.She was bleeding out of her back and looked like she busted a shoulderblade.She was in agony and I did my best to comfort her and keep her still.Another woman came down with a wet towel and we kept her cool.It took about half an hour for the ambulance.It was very traumatic,she kept saying she was going to die(her helmet had flown off,her nose was bleeding and she was in shock).She was crying because they had a 5 year old son at his grandparents.She didn't want to go with the ambulance attendants,I left her after that.Then I had to stay and give my testimony to the police.I can't believe my kids sat in their carseats for over an hour without complaint.

My family was very concerned as I was late and they saw the ambulance come into town.So anyway the kids are playing then my Dad tells me he has skin cancer.They cut off a growth and it came back positive so he has to have more skin removed and more testing.I almost felt like getting sick but Dad is acting like everything is okay.My brother and his girlfriend broke up(they have a 5 yr old)and an elderly relative of my DH's died.It was just one of those awful kind of days.I was wired when I got home but wasn't up to sharing and instead I did a little housework frenzy.

Hi Mary-Cody still sleeps with me half the time.I've put her in her own bed and woke up with her in mine.She also goes to the fridge and gets her bottle first(probably because she know i won't give her one).We've been busy with potty training too.She's doing well.

So I probably am PG though I don't feel like it.My period is beyond late by even a late cycle.Unless there's other factors at work(like stress or diet etc...).Usually I have symptoms before I'm late and there isn't anything

Good luck getting some rest and *me time*

Hi Hedy-I'm sure the marsala was fine,that's a sweet red wine but it burns off,unless of course it was thickened to make a gravylike sauce.Sounds like you are doing good and you'll break your stall.

Hi Steph-yeah now the boss knows I'm human and not superwoman.It hurts to be taken down a notch

Poor Roarke! Cody had chickenpox at 4 months and it was just awful to see a baby suffer.Hope he finds relief.

Hi Marye-you'll get it off,you sound determined.So what did the headlines say?

Hi Dawn-actually I work in a Greek restaurant.We serve almost everything.The boss has cutting costs down to a fine art.Him and the other boss do all the prep for the place and cut off steaks as you order them.It's rather posh too for a small town.

I had the rubella shot after my first was born and waited until she was a year to get pregnant.I'm not in a hurry to have more though I do have a halfhearted done by 40 plan.But it would have been nice to get in shape just once and wear some nice clothes.

It took me forever to recover after my Csection.I remember going for a walk 6 weeks after and the sweat rolled off me.Though natural birth hurts like(insert appropriate expletive),the healing is much quicker.2 weeks after I was on the floor exercising.

Lisa-Yippee.It's going to feel weird saying *I am Canadian* eh?
Congrats.Hope all is well otherwise.

anyway y'all take care
Hi to our other missing mommies

[DarkSiren]

Hello Ladies!!
Well, I had an interesting night to say the least. DH was able to get William down pretty easily so we were in bed by midnight for the first time in a while. And he waited on his next feeding an extra hour so I actually got some sleep. That is until the DH woke me up to talk. He's the type that can hold conversations in his sleep and usually doesn't remember it the next day. Of course when he decides he's done talking and ready to go back in to a deep sleep the little one wakes up. So, it's 6am and I've already been up 3.5 hrs. UGH!!! And the way he keeps fidgeting we're not going back to sleep before his big sis wakes up in about an hour. It's going to be a lonnnnngggg day.

Steph- I feel awful about Roarke. Wish there was something to hurry this illness along quicker for him. I can remember a few years ago getting Thrush which I had always thought only babies get. I couldn't eat for 2wks and dropped 20lbs because it was so painful. So, I feel for him.

MaryC- I hear ya about it being interesting to share your bed with a little one. Kaylee loves to get between her father and myself and sleep SIDEWAYS so that she's pushing someone with her feet and the other person with her head. Eventually I get up and go sleep downstairs because DH is such a heavy sleeper that he never notices she's even crawled in bed with us. Thank goodness that it only happens after bad dreams these days.

Lisa- Good to know you're still around. Sorry things have been so hectic for you. Can't wait for you to have more time to come by.

Lee- So sorry you had to go thru something like that. It can be a really eye opening experiance. I'm lucky that the one time I saw a bike accident the guy literally tucked and rolled and managed to end up on his feet. Then he was in shock pretty bad from the whole experience. Started walking around trying to get all the pieces of his helmet together. He was very lucky he'd had his helmut on or he probably would have died.
Sorry to hear about your father. I hope everything works out for him for the better. As for acting like it's okay...He's probably trying to assume it is rather than give in. I'm a firm believer that your mind makes a huge difference. My mom refused to believe the worst and managed to come out cancer free. My grandfather gave in immediately and never had a chance. So, it makes a huge difference in my experiance. Hang in there!!!

Well, William's starting to get antsy making it hard to type now. Be back later!!! Take Care!!!

[curlyque]

Mary: I had a rough afternoon with Roarke, but the night was awesome. I have been making him 6 oz bottle of formula at bedtime but since he's been sick he's only been drinking between 1 1/2 to 3 oz and the rest went to waste. So last night I decided not to waste so much formula. I made him a 4 oz bottle. He sucked it right down. So I went back downstairs and added another 2 oz. He sucked that one down too. I went back one more time and he had an additional 2 oz. He woke up at 2 am, just for the pacifier and then slept through to 7 am. Nursed a bit then back to sleep until 9 am. I want all my nights to be like this!!!!

I feel for you on the bed sharing. Roarke is a wild sleeper, he moves and rolls all over the place. Mainly next to me. I end up picking him up and moving him over several times a night, except for last night, he slept like a log.

Lisa: Hi! Nice to see you. I was beginning to worry about ya.

Lee: Roarke got this virus from Marlee. She had coxsackie virus which is in the same family as enterovirus.

Wow, what a day you had yesterday. I am sorry to hear about your father. Hopefully it is something that is easily treatable.

Dawn: Thanks. I think he is on the mend. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he is getting better.

[Marye]

>>Hi Marye-you'll get it off,you sound determined.So what did the headlines say?

Plastic Pretty Drowns In Vain Attempt To Ingest Megadose of Caffiene

Today Barbie was found face down in a puddle of coffee, apparently dead from drowning. She apparently was so run down after the birth of her last baby that she attepted to ingest a significant amount of caffiene in order to have the energy to zip up her jeans. Her best friend, Midge, stated that she had been exhausted lately and depressed about losing her 3 inch waistline and waking up with a horror haircut administered by an undisclosed child.
Ken refused comment.

[twofoofers]

...nursing is sucking your brains out your breasts? I have been in a zone for weeks now and I don't mean the WOE!

[hedy67]

I am still in a funk. I have a new digital scale that added another lb., so that didn't help either! I don't know what to do. I am bored and discouraged.
MC MOm- A bel;ated happy birthday to Elijah, and comgrats to yo for staying LC all day!

SusieQ12- HOpe Bria's eyes are better-we have gone through this lately too. Don't know if its allergies, a cold, etc.

Lee- sorry about the pizza mix up. I've been there before...
Hope everyone is OK from the accident. That is impressive that
your kids sat that long without complaint. Hope all goes well for your dad when he goes back to the drs. You have had quite a week.

Dawn- sorry about the lice. my girlfriend is going through the same thing right now. what a mess.

Lisa Bisa- hope everything is OK.

Stephanie- Hope Roarke is feeling better. Those viruses are rough on the poor little ones.(and their moms!)
Hang in there!

Hi Marye- I love Barbie's obit! Do you write for a living? If not, you should!


If I missed anyone, I'm sorry. Hope the rest of your week goes well!

[MCmom]

Lisa - Please come back and share more about Michael! Is he walking yet? If not, I bet he's close. I'm sure he'll be walking before Leah, who's still trying to keep her balance while standing. Congrats on being landed!

Lee - If you're really, truly PG, does that mean you'll be leaving us for the pregnancy thread? I hope you'll still keep bouncing with us! I'm not going to congratulate you until it's official.

SO sorry to hear about the rough week you've had! You sound like a strong person, who is handling it well. Don't stress yourself out about your dad, just take one day at a time. I know someone who had skin cancer, and she's recovered and doing fine.

I hope you have lots of fun and relaxation on your 3 days off!

Dawn - I would be so mad if my DH woke me up to talk! I get little enough sleep these days the way it is. I hope you day wasn't too long! Leah manages to disturb both me and my DH's sleep. He's looking forward to her sleeping in her crib too.

Stephanie - Leah's getting two teeth in on the top (she already has two on the bottom), and lately she's been extra clingy, and wanting to nurse half the day, and half the night. I can't wait until I have a full night to myself. I can't even get her to take a cup these days. Weaning is going to be a nightmare. I'm glad you managed to get some rest, I hope it continues for you

Marye - Too funny! LOL

twofoofers - BF'ing is a highly demanding, exhausting job (at least for me it is). I'm still waiting to feel like my old self, and it's been 10+ mths now. I can only hope it gets better, once I wean in the next couple of months.

Hedy - If you're bored and discouraged, you probably won't be a successful, longterm LC'er. It might be time to look into other plans, if you're thinking of quitting. You have to find the right one for you. I'm personally not giving up, b/c I'm waiting to get back to losing, once I wean Leah.

MaryC

[Marye]

>>Hi Marye- I love Barbie's obit! Do you write for a living? If not, you should!

Yeah..Grocery lists, chore lists, menus...
I am a SAHHM (no, I do not have a southern accent, Stay At Home Homeschooling Mom) of 8, gramma to one and one on the way. Someday when I grow up I am going back to painting (I used to have some work in galleries) and I am going to try my hand at writing as well...I love the Mitford books by Jan Karon and I would really like to write that type of refreshing book...who knows?

[Lee A]

...thanx for all the well wishes regarding my father.I am optimistic by nature and of course have faith...

...so I just ate a steak and salad and now I'm having a bowl of raisin bran.I barely eat all day and then am starved after work.I want to stay LC and exercise portion control just in case but...

I had some fruit yesterday too for the first time in ages.

I worked out a bit last night as I sat up until 3am taping The Rolling Stones and other bands at the Toronto concert.
It's 11pm,early yet so I'll try and exercise if Cody stays asleep.

Hi Dawn-if my DH was talking I would probably sleep through it.I totally believe in mind over matter.Hope your day wasn't too long.

Hi Steph-good luck getting Roarke to comply and start a nice routine.

Marye-LOL.The barbies at my house are in a wild state too.

Hi Hedy-joys of a new scale.My Dr's scale is 4 lbs more than mine and I was always down after an appt.Hang in there.

Hi Mary-I'd have a hard time leaving you and I think this time around I'll try and be diligently LC(maybe some fruit and whole grains).I have to work and it's important to be fit.I'm still not wanting to believe it's so because I am not ready! I find the whole pregnancy thing intrusive and violating(with the doctor).I like my Dr but wish you were left alone until it's time to deliver.I haven't told my DH what I suspect and have no idea how he'll feel.I'm also trying to figure out how to buy a test without anyone I know seeing.My heart just pounds when I think I might be.I'll probably join the PG thread too.Who knows maybe you'll be joining me there in a few months

I pay for my 3 days off.I work 8 in a row next week and one is a 12-8ish shift.That's about 10 hours away from the kids,longest amount of time ever.Good luck weaning Leah,so are you going to go gradual or cold turkey?

Hi Twofoofers-I'm done for awhile but hear ya

Take care all

[Marye]

>>I'm also trying to figure out how to buy a test without anyone I know seeing.
EBAY!!!! There are tests there that are only a couple of b