Pregnancy Thread - ~Wednesday 10 - 15

[LessCarbsMoreMe]

Name....................Week........Due Date
Reese.................Ryan James born 9/10/03!
farmgirl_05.........Rebekah Marie born 10/2/03!
Sylv.......................W37.........11/1/03
nessid....................W34.........11/23/03
Epi_Doc.................W33.........12/2/03
Sjoy76..................W32.........12/7/03
Diane24................W31.........12/11/03
Shorty...................W31.........12/17/03
Misbadu................W27.........01/08/04
Snarla...................W24.........1/24/04
Baraboo..................W24.........1/31/04
Heidi-M..................W23........ 2/9/04
Lowcarbinmama.......W20..........3/1/04
mstigerlily..............W19..........3/8/04
3Diva.....................W18..........3/13/04
mary......................W18..........3/14/04
Aquaria..................W16...........3/24/04
Looper...................W16............3/28/04
Jefinner..................W14.........4/13/04
Sinnrah..................W13.............4/19/04
LessCarbsMoreMe ..W12............4/27/04
Sarajewel................W9.............5/20/04
cynicalcyn................W7.............5/29/04
PFgal.......................W7.............5/30/04
Abbymommy............W8.............6/2/04
LoveninLPN (Vicky)..W6............6/15/04
Mrs. Sarah - Trying!
Tracy2 - Trying!

[LessCarbsMoreMe]

Good morning everyone

I slept like a baby (no pun intended) and only got up to go to the bathroom twice - could this be the end of the constant getting up?! Please God!!

DId you see the gorgeous picture of little Rebekah posted at the end of yesterday's thread?!!! AWWWWWWW

Have a great day all - I might be able to sneak onto the internet at work like yesterday, but no guarantees.

BTW, y'all kept me sane yesterday - thank you so much!

[Sarajewel]

Morning Mommies!

I'm hoping today will be better. I was so tired, emotional and just feeling yucky last night that I had a small melt down. My poor husband....

I have to write someone up at work today - I'm not looking forward to it. I figure that I'll do what I need to do and leave as soon as I can.

Shorty - the calendar is neat - unfortunatly I dont know if I concieved on the 31st or the 1st so I could still go either way. My DH is convinced its a boy... Silly man.

Farmgirl - the pic is wonderful! A family treasure for certain. Rebekah is beautiful. I'm very happy for you.

Be well all.

Good morning to all!

Oh today is starting off wonderful. No morning sickness, no nausea...I don't know what to do.

I feel like a new woman today.

OMG Farmgirl_05 your daughter is simply gorgeous. Rebekah is a true princess. Oh I can't wait for my baby to get here.

I hope everyone else has a great day. I have to go to church revival tonight so I hope the energy stays up.

Well I'm off to Bob Evans.

Have a blessed day!

[Sylv]

Vicky, I'm so sorry about your miscarriage. I hope you're back here soon.

Cecilia, Rebekah is simply perfect! She looks like a wonderful baby! How are you?

I also had a small meltdown last night. I guess it's because things are progressing quickly and I'm no longer comfortable AND I'm afraid I won't be ready when the big day comes. Thank goodness for Brian, he's so kind and patient.

I've been getting Braxton-Hicks contractions for the past couple of nights. I had only felt them once before and very briefly. They haven't been painful but they certainly get my attention! I also think she may have begun dropping because of the increased pressure, either that or she's growing by leaps and bounds! I'm seeing my midwife this afternoon so I'll know for sure. After today I'm starting weekly appointments. I can't believe I've made it this far already!!!

Well have a great day everyone, I've got to clear some of this work because I know I'll need a nap at some point later.

[Mrs Sarah]

Vicky- I'm so sorry for your loss.

[Jefinner]

Oh Vicky! I'm so sorry! My deepest sympathies are with you!

SHEREE - I'm glad your day was better!

SARA and SYLV - I know you guys know this already, but at this point, meltdowns are SOOO normal. I've had a couple good ones, and I'm not even 4 months along yet. (((((HUGS TO YOU BOTH))))

CYNTHIA - I know what you can do... CELEBRATE! Every good pregnant day is worth celebrating... Of course, every single day of pregnancy is, but especially those where you feel really good!!!

FARMGIRL - Rebekah is absolutely gorgeous! How do you keep from holding her 24/7???

Well, I think I'm finally starting to get a bit of a pregnant belly. At least, it looks like it today. (It seems to vary from day to day.) It's all nice and cool outside, and I was so excited to wear my light maternity sweater from Target along with a skirt and my knee boots. I feel pretty today! (And I need all the "pretty days" I can get being pregnant!!!)

[Sinnrah]

Vicky-I am so sorry.

well this is just a quick check in until I feel more like chatting.

Jim left today and I was up at 5 am crying. So I am rather depressed. I think I am going to Target and buy some stuff. After I mail off the bills.

Anyways. HUGS to everyone....will bbl

[Epi_Doc]

Thought I should finally check back in with all you ladies since I haven't posted in so long.

First I'd like to say hello to all the new ladies that have joined recently...both those pregnant and TTC. Most of you I haven't "talked" with since I've been MIA on the boards for a while.

Vicky- I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. I'm sure that with your family you are getting a lot of support, but we are all here if you need to or want to talk.

Farmgirl- Love the baby pic...she is just beautiful. It makes me excited about finally getting to meet my baby.

Sylv- I guess you are next in line to deliver. You must be getting pretty excited.

Summer- How was your ultrasound? Did they move up your due date? Or was your measuring large due to some other factor?

I stopped posting (but still read through the threads) mainly because I found I was becoming too weight focused. It's hard to gain weight back after having lost and maintained for a few years. And then you read about how much others are gaining or not gaining...and it was just hard for me to get to the place where I can accept the weight gain because I know it's for the good of the baby. Fortunately I'm at that place and have found that the less focused on the weight gain I am, the less I seem to gain. Does that make sense? Kind of like stressing out about it seemed to make me gain more in some way.

Now I'm just getting very excited because time seems to be flying by and December will be here before I know it! My sisters are giving me a baby shower this weekend with family and friends and I'm really excited! I've already had some people drop off gifts since they can't make the shower and I just can't wait to rip everything open. Like a kid at Christmas!! But I will try to have restraint until Saturday...

Next weekend we have our childbirth education class and a hospital tour. And I'm thinking of signing up for a breastfeeding class as well...since no one in my family has nursed their kids there really isn't anyone close for me to ask for advice. So I think I'll enlist some professional help.

Guess that's all for now.

Hope everyone else is well.

Niccole

[misbadu]

((((((((((Vicky)))))))))) I am so sorry.

(((((Sinnrah))))) Shopping usually makes me feel better when I am down too...takes the mind away I think.

(((Sara and Sylv))) - Sending you guys some love.

Niccole, I have to agree...I was having problems dealing with the weight gain. I just had to accept that this is not the time to diet, and try to enjoy this time rather than obsess over every pound and make this time miserable. Not worth it.
My mom said the greatest thing to me one day that really helped me. She said "You have your whole life to diet and lose weight, this is one short time in your life when you should slow down and enjoy life." She as usual was right. Now I try to keep it in check and not pig out, but I never beat myself up when I eat that candy bar, and I allow myself to eat some things that I usually would not because "I am pregnant" and I am cutting myself some slack.

Otherwise, I am feeling a little tired today. I swear my body has changed and I can hardly sleep at night, I feel like I mine as well just stay up all night, and then during the day I am soooo tired all I want to do is nap. Must be that secret preparation for having a newborn or something. I would love a 2-3 hour break in the middle of each day for a nice long nap!!!

Hope everyone is having a happy Wednesday. (Mine is good....but I had too much chocolate again today, my personal goal for tomorrow and Friday....No chocolate!!!) !!!)

[TRACY2]

Hi everyone- hope you all are in good health and your sweet babies as well.

Where is Lauren? She hasn't posted today.

Sarah- any good news yet hon?

Well for me, it's the same. 9 days late today, but I have a glimmer of hope. First I have never been more than 4 days, that just hit me today, second, I can hardly button my jeans today for some reason- haven't been eating more either, can't be that, third, my tah tah's are soooo sore I can hardly wear a bra, fourth, I had mild cramping all morning that subsided at lunchtime. Plus terrible fatique the last couple of days. If I am correct, I ovulated late last month, day 23 instead of day 14. That means tomorrow is day 16 post ovulation and the very earliest I should be able to test considering I ovulated late. I will wait it out until Sun morning and take another HPT. If that is (-) I will make an appt for an ultrasound and blood test because something is going on.

Sarah- just a note, on the BB at Babymed, I read dozens of posts today from pg women saying they were 4-6- even 9 weeks PG and still showing (-) on an HPT!!! One lady said she is feeling her baby move and the MD has confirmed by ultrasound she is 12 weeks- still showing (-) on the HPTs!! Weird huh?

You know your body. When things are changing- screw those HPT's and use your instincts

Sorry this is so long,
have a wonderful night everyone!

[Sarajewel]

Looooooong day, but I am home safe and sound.

We are having heavy rain and high winds. Power has gone in and out all day. Hopfully it will stay on so DH can watch his beloved Yankees.

Vicki - I'm so sorry. Come back when the time is right.

Sherry - Hope your good slepp left you with good energy!

Cyn - Horry for you for feeling good!

Sylv- Wow! I'm happy for you that you are in the final streach. Glad DH is understanding.

Jenn - How cool for you to have a pretty day!

Sinrah - ((((hugs))))

Nicole - Welcome back - I totally understand why you needed a break.

Misbadu - Your mother is very wise. I plan to take her words to heart.

Lauren - Whereever you are today - hope you are well.

Tracy: ! I think you have some very promising signs... Sending more baby dust your way. Go Test!

Sarah - sorry you are frustrated. Making babies should be fun. I didn't temp - just paid attention to CM and it worked - fingers crossed for you and more baby dust comming your way!

Hope you all have a peaceful evening and a restful night.

[lowcarbinmama]

Belly Pics!! These were both taken sometime between 17-19 weeks.

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Sorry I haven't been posting much it's just really hard to find time to get one someone elses computer at work. Say a prayer that our damn network gets fixed soon, will ya?
I feel so out of the loop.

[lowcarbinmama]

Now why the heck aren't those working??? Grrr......

[lowcarbinmama]

One more:
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[MrsIndpndent]

Originally posted by TRACY2
Where is Lauren? She hasn't posted today.

Here I am!!! Meetings 1/2 day yesterday, all day today, and 1/2 day tomorrow. Boy, I don't know if I can take all of the excitement...LOL!! There are some out-of-towners in for the meetings and we had a cookout at a co-worker's house tonight, it was a good time but exhausting. Mackenzie was GREAT and very social and polite to everyone. She did start bawling when it was time to leave, though, because she wanted to stay longer, haha! I'm heading to bed ladies...I'm ZONKED!!! See you tomorrow!

[MrsIndpndent]

Originally posted by misbadu
"You have your whole life to diet and lose weight, this is one short time in your life when you should slow down and enjoy life."

What a great thing to say!! She IS definitely right!!

[MrsIndpndent]

Stacy - ADORABLE belly picture!!! You are totally cute!!!

Tracy - God,,,,you sound so totally pregnant!!!! My fingers are crossed that you are!!! I'm so excited to find out...the suspense is killing me!

[TRACY2]

The suspense is killing me too!!! like I said, today is day 16 post ovulation (if my calculations are correct) by charting cervical position and CM- which was 09/30. I had to of ovulated on day 23 instead of day 14. With my cycles being so weird- there's no doubt! I will give it until Sat or Sun and take another HPT. If it's negative, I will do a blood test Mon. I have felt VERY different in the last couple of days and have been taking my temp. When I suspected a couple of months ago that I had a sluggish thyroid, I took my temp 4 times a day for a week. It ranged from 94.1 to 98.1. The highest was after exercising. The last 3 days, I have taken my temp at different times during the day just out of curiousity- it has never been below 98.5!!!

It sounds promising!

Keep sending the baby dust- hope to be joining you all soon!