regnancy Thread...TGIF, 12/10

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PTeach2Live............David Morton..................Born 9/10/04
Shenandoah..........Surrogate Twins.............Born 9/20/04
babyblue26062.....Alexander Jude...............Born 9/29/04
Bozo......................Helen................... ...........Born 9/30/04
ThininMex..............Brianna Irish...................Born 10/05/04
little bear...............Aiden Xavier.................. Born 10/06/04
aphexacid..............Bethany Erin...................Born 10/08/04
lizzyd.....................Henry Stewart................Born 10/15/04
Mrs. Sarah.............Tanner Christian.............Born 11/12/04
ChristinaK..............Joshua Vincent...............Born 11/18/04
karatejen...............Murphy Archie................ Born 11/27/04

Surfdol.....................W38................12/22/04
GetNSlim..................W38................12/24/04......Boy
DesperateInFL.........W36................01/07/05......Girl
Kay&Lydia................W34................01/18/05
Viki...........................W33................ 01/22/05......Girl
Shandril105..............W33............... 01/23/05......Girl
Nyanchan.................W33................01/31/05......Girl
metroames...............W32................02/08/05......Boy
MadameX..................W32................02/09/05......Girl

AmyJuli.......................W27................0 3/10/05
JennPayton................W26................03/13/05......Girl
blueyedgrl..................W25................03/26/05
kimism........................W25................0 3/26/05......Girl
Heather123................W24................03/30/05......Boy
shelly..........................W24............... .04/02/05
Marthad......................W22................04/11/05
Dar20..........................W21................ 04/16/05.....Girl
Jefinner.......................W21................ 04/16/05
GoJackets....................W19...............05/03/05
mom2twoboys.............W19...............05/07/05
chels_hoff....................W18...............05/15/05......Boy
Denise85.....................W17...............05/22/05
tekla............................W17.............. .05/23/05
azktycat.......................W15...............0 5/30/05
michigangrad...............W15................06/01/05

Vixendrop....................W12................06/18/05
naerenaenae...............W12................06/18/05
ChristieJ.......................W12............... .06/19/05
jehcekah......................W12................0 6/22/05
gilbabe75.....................W11................0 6/25/05
Miss Gigl.......................W11................06/26/05
rooney..........................W11............... .06/30/05
AZparalegal..................W10................07/01/05
Acutepenguin................W9..................07/10/05
allibaba.........................W9............... ...07/12/05
Tbugs............................W7............... ...07/21/05
Mandyhoward...............W6..................07/30/05
SmileyAmy.....................W5.................. 08/08/05

Green12........................................... ...Trying!
2BFitHourglass.................................... Trying!
lil miss.............................................. ...Trying!
Nicole133......................................... ....Trying!
jeepifer.......................................... ......Trying!
StrawberryGirl.................................... ..Trying!
AnnieO............................................ .....Trying!
speckle........................................... ......Trying!
Alissaliz......................................... .......Trying!

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Good morning ladies!

The meeting with the doula was fun. She brought a lot of material to go through and we watched a video together and suggested Dave and I start practicing the positions and breathing in it so we are familiar and comfortable with them. She also brought a birthing ball for me to use. That thing is cool. Although I think I overdid it a bit, because my inner thighs are killing me tonight. I guess that is probably a good thing though, because it means I did something constructive on in. She took a few of the casseroles with her and told me that I'm gonna have to have lots of babies and she'll have to be my doula so I can cook for her! I am so glad we picked her. She's such a sweetie.

Originally posted by MadameX
Ames~ Can't you do a midwife birth and still have an IV for group B strep?

I suppose I could, but I feel like I should have made that decision a long time ago. I also think I would feel more comfortable being in a hospital in case the baby does get an infection from it and I know my husband has been for the hospital birth all along. I guess I will make the best of it. The doula gave me some assurance today that it is possible to have a natural birth in a hospital. We just have to be prepared for the possibilities and ward off conflict before it starts by being proactive. She also reminded us that they can't make us do anything.

The two things I'm most concerned about is fetal monitering and delievery position....the rest of the issues seem pretty easy to overcome. My doula said that at the hospital I'm going to deliver at they require that they moniter the contractions and baby's heartbeat for 15-20 minutes out of every hour. I will have about 6 feet of cord to be free to move about, but the thought of being hooked to a machine a lot seemed like it would get annoying and distractive. Also, I am adimate that I do not want to deliever in the typical reclining position. My doula said that she thinks they have squating bars, but she wasn't sure...that's something we will have to find out when we take a tour in a couple weeks. But she did say that you might get some flack from certain doctors if they think you need to be on your back so it is easier for them during delievery. *rolleyes*

I will definately be asking these questions at my next appointment and maybe during the tour. And as long as my water doesn't break early I plan to stay at home as long as possible so they have less time to do anything to me.

Well, I guess that's all for now. Everyone have a great Friday....it's Monday here at work for me. LOL!

Ames

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Boy, my pregancy brain must be really setting in this week. Sorry I screwed up the title for today's thread...ya'll must be wondering what "regnancy" is.

I also forgot to add chells_hoff finding out about having a boy a day late, and now I was looking at the list and realized I forgot to add Alibarbar the other day...I'll fix it tomorrow. Sorry about that folks. I told ya I have the blahs this week and I think they took my brain.

Ames

[Marthad]

Hi Everyone!

Ames, How big is the birthing ball? My mom has a couple of large, maybe 2 1/2-3 feet in diameter, exercize balls, and I'm seriously considering bringing one back with me, deflated, of course I hear they're great for posture.

Well, the glucose test was truly nauseating, I nearly threw up a few times But, I passed with flying colors! Hopefully I won't have to go through that again, blech! Not to mention blowing my good eating--but trying to get back on track quickly.

Today is just more packing and getting ready to go. DH has his office Christmas party tonight, so I have the evening to myself...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone if I don't make it back. (My 'rents have internet, but I suspect I won't use it that much)

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Originally posted by Marthad
Hi Everyone!

Ames, How big is the birthing ball? My mom has a couple of large, maybe 2 1/2-3 feet in diameter, exercize balls, and I'm seriously considering bringing one back with me, deflated, of course I hear they're great for posture.

I would say it's probably 3 feet in diameter. My legs reach the floor comfortably when I sit on it.

[JennPayton]

Happy Friday! (Happy Monday, Ames!)

Ames - Don't worry, my pregnancy brain completely understood "regnancy"! I am so glad that you like your doula and that you are feeling more and more comfortable about the birth. I truly hope it all works out the way you want it to. I am starting to form my own opinions about how I want things and I am nervous that it will all be dictated by a doctor. We'll see I guess. Its awesome that you have your doula there to stand up for you!

Martha - Have a wonderful trip back home! I can't wait to hear all the details. Will this be the first time your parents have seen you since you found out about your pregnancy?

I have my GD screening on the 20th. I am dreading it - mostly because sugar makes my head hurt really bad (at least sugar as in candy, cookies, soda, etc.). I wonder if eating something really high in protein directly after the test will help? Martha - did you eat something as soon as your test was over?

I have my first prenatal massage today. I am really looking forward to it. It's at 3pm, so the countdown has begun! :-)

Hi to everyone else! I'll check back later!!

[Marthad]

Hi JennP, Thanks! I did see my parents and other family in late August-early September, but it's more exciting now that I'm feeling the baby and showing some I did eat some cheddar cheese and a clemantine shortly after the test...the midwife wanted me to sit there and eat it, but I waited for the drive home. I'm not sure if it was allowed, but I did rinse down the "cocktail" with water...it was the only way I could do it w/o gagging. Good luck with your test! And your massage! I have a gift certificate, but haven't been able to get an appointment that is convienent for me, and they don't have a pregnancy table, so now I'm not sure I want to have a massage lying on my side...

[MadameX]

Originally posted by Marthad
I'm not sure if it was allowed, but I did rinse down the "cocktail" with water...it was the only way I could do it w/o gagging.

They told me absolutely no water, and not even to chew a piece of sugarfree gum while waiting! I guess it can alter the results...

About the birthing ball, it depends on your height. I only wrote down the size right for my height (sorry), but if you are 5'3" to 5'7" you want to get a 65 centimeter (diameter) ball. Smaller if you are shorter, larger if you are taller. They also told us to practice on it because you will actually be building and using torso muscles just to sit on it that you may not have used before...We will bring our own to the hospital.

Ames~That sucks about the monitoring, but maybe if you have your ball nearby you won't have to lay in the reclining position while being monitored (although I know there's a cord or wire coming out somewhere down there. LOL). I, too, got all the literature saying how bad that reclining position is.

Martha~Have a great trip!

JennP~It is a good idea to bring something to eat after (wish I had done that), but also be sure to eat just protein before. I have heard that this lessend the impact of the sugar bomb. I had bacon and eggs, I think.

I'm off to my doctor's appointment! After this I go every two weeks!

Kelley

[Kay&Lydi]

I have been busy finishing the baby room and getting things in order. My c-section is scheduled for Jan 6th at 11:15! Yeah! I went for my 34 week visit this past Wed. Baby is head down, heartrate was 140, and they show me as 12 lb total weight gain, although I say 15lbs. from weighing at home.

I have also been having some Braxton hicks and false labor, which the dr said can trigger labor, and if they become regular to come on in and they would go ahead and do my c-section. They would not stop labor at this point.

I'll try to check back later, to see how everyone else is doing, I have to take my 3 yr old dd to her ped opthamologist today.

Take care,
Lisa

[GoJackets]

Chinese Birthchart
Legend says that the original chinese birth chart was buried in a tomb near Beijing, China for the past 700 years. The original is now displayed in the Beijing Institute of Science. You can determine the lunar calendar's prediction as to whether it's a Boy or Girl by cross-referencing the mother's age at time of conception and the month during which she conceived. If you question the accuracy of the ancient chinese calendar try a sonogram, but it's not as much fun.

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/sh...hreadid=299133

Compliements of PG'er SueShopper

[BrattyChelle]

Hi ladies....just poppin in real quick. Hubby took the day off today to help me with laundry and we're about to run out to finish son's XMas shopping and last minute stuff for baby. Hope ya'll are doing well!!

[SmileyAmy]

Hi everyone!! So, it's 5:10 and I have barely been able to pop in all day! I figure most people are logged off for the day so I just wanted to say hi to anyone who might pop in and wish you all agood weekend!!

T.G.I.F!!

[gilbabe75]

AMY!! You are pregnant! YIPPEE!! Congrats girl.


Sorry I have been MIA for weeks gals. I have been extremely ill. I have had the 24 hr nausea worse than with my other 2 as well as extreme fatigue, constipation, indigestion and the inablility to drink!!

I was put on some meds but have to ration them out cuz of insurance red tape. I'm on the up side though. I wasn't drinking so they threatened me with hospitalization, and IV and a feeding tube down my nose. I found orange gatorade and can stomach that. I'm having some spotting when I exert any energy which sucks. Gonna have an ultrasound on Tuesday to make sure fluid levels and placenta are okay.

Just looking at the computer was making me nauseous and talking about it made it worse but I'm trying to get back into the swing of things.

Low carb went out the window but I'm slowly introducing it back in. You just can't eat low carb and be nauseous. Just not possible IMO. Plus at 14 carbs per serving of gatorade, drinking 6 servings a day, why not eat a few more. LOL

I have only gained 3-4 lbs total, I gained more but lost it when sick.

Glad to see everyone is doing well

Ames-RE the monitor in the hospital. It straps around your belly and if you move too much it will move and they will have to readjust. You might want to ask more questions about that and see what you can do. Good luck.

[allibaba]

WAAAA! I can't see the Chinese Calendar link . Can someone post a direct link to the calendar? I don't have enough posts yet to go to wherever the other link was for.

I'm feeling okay. Hating myself for the horrible food choices I've been making. I need to do better.
I can't wait to have our second u/s on the 12th of January. It'll probably be too early to find out the gender but we'll be trying .

Alli