Pregnancy Thread - WEEKEND (1/9 - 1/11)

[MrsIndpndent]

Name.....................Week............Due Date..........Gender

Sylv.......................Beca born 11/10/03!
Epi_Doc.................Jack Thomas born 11/22/03!!
Diane24.................Ian Jameson born 12/17/03 !!
Sjoy76...................Hopefully Done........12/7/03
Misbadu.................Samuel born............12/27/03


Baraboo.................W36.............1/31/04
Heidi-M...................W35............ 2/9/04.............Boy
Kitimat2000............W35.............2/3/04.............Girl
Allesandra...............W34............2/16/04
Lowcarbinmama.... .W32............3/1/04.............Girl
mstigerlily...............W31.............3/5/04.............Boy
3Diva......................W30.............3/13/04...........Girl
mary.......................W30.............3/14/04
Aquaria...................W28.............3/24/04
Araceli.....................W28.............3/25/04
Looper....................W28.............3/28/04..........Girl
ChristieJ..................W26.............4/11/04
Jefinner...................W26.............4/13/04..........Girl
Sinnrah...................W25.............4/19/04...........Girl


LessCarbsMoreMe..W24.............4/27/04
Sarajewel................W20............5/25/04...........Girl
PFgal.......................W20............5/27/04...........Girl (maybe!)
Cynicalcyn................W20............5/28/04..........Girl
Abbymommy............W20............5/28/04..........Girl
genifire6..................W18............6/07/04...........Shy!
Tracy2.....................W17.............6/13/04..........Girl
Trishagrrl.................W14.............7/07/04


SunnieGirl................W12.............7/17/04
KatieN.....................W12..............7/18/04
Jolinar......................W12.............7/?/04
Kaisergirl..................W11............7/24/04
Redjewel..................W10..............8/04...........Twins
AngelHope...............W10...............8/02/04
M3H..........................W10................?
bwylde.....................W9...............8/6/04
Kewl lulu....................?..................?
Trolly........................W5?..............?/?/04
Mrs. Sarah....................................Test!

[MrsIndpndent]

G'morning ladies!!!!! Today is my day off and not much planned except to head to the MVA and register the car that my parents gave us (they got a new one). Other than that, it's smooth sailing! I'm hoping I'll get a call today and get that impromptu sonogram, but we'll see!!! Usually I keep Mackenzie home with me on my day off but she is going home with a friend from school today for a sleepover so Dean just took her to preschool!

A day to myself...

[3Diva]

Hello! Today is my day off, too, as I just finished up a 3 day week.

Unfortunately, there's a very good chance our entire department may be laid off within the next month, because of the projected sales for this quarter. (Not just a rumor, I had a long talk with my manager yesterday morning when I saw the figures)

I'm trying not to feel sorry for myself, but I can't believe I finally got things under control and had a decent week and now there's a very strong chance that I have to find another way to work with a baby due in 9 weeks. I saved up enough for a short leave, but my job isn't optional.

Did I mention it's -20 outside with the wind chill? And has been for the past 3 days?

I should count my blessings, I know. I still have my health, most of my sanity, and my very good DH. Other people here are suffering with much more. Like ((Kaisergirl)). I'm so sorry for your loss.

Please forgive me for indulging in a little self-pity this morning, I'm just feeling kinda lost and scared and I don't really know what to do about it.

mismombadu.... congrats on beautiful little Samuel. I'm sorry you had to go through all that labor drama and agony with pitocin, but you were amazingly strong. I hope you having a wonderful time with your little one, keep us updated!

I wish I could remember more personals from yesterday, but placenta brain continues to rule..

So I'll just wish everyone a good morning!

[looper2]

Morning!

Diva- I am sorry to hear about your job. Being laid off is a scary feeling. Believe me, I am in my 2nd layoff right now and my husband was laid off at the beginning of 2003--he went back to work in June. You do get through it : ) I hope they give you a severence package of some sort. The good thing is since it is a lay off, you can file unemployment ( I don't know how that works in your state). Depending on what your husband makes, it is livable usually. In NC, we can get unemployment for 6 months and even extend after that. I was lucky to get a good sev pkg. I kind of look at it as a sign that I need to take it easy and enjoy my new baby without the stress of a job for awhile Don't worry ((HUGS))

Lauren- Enjoy your day to yourself!!!!

Well, it is snowing here. First snow of the year. They are saying only about 2 inches probably. It is so pretty!!

Laura

Good morning all!

3Diva- I'm sorry you heard that sad news but everything happens for a reason. Maybe being at home with your baby daughter is just what you need right now. I wish I had a day off today! Take care of yourself!

Lauren- I'm jealous that you two get the day off. I so need a day off. ENJOY IT!!!!!!

On a different note I just wanted to say that I have officially started my M/S all over again. Last night I was so miserable and again this morning. Just when I thought it was over....

Today I am meeting w/ SIL for lunch. Can't wait!

Nothing big planned this weekend!

Take care!

3Diva - I'm sorry to hear about the possible layoff. I'm sort of in the same situation as you. Our whole department of 100+ people are possibly getting outsourced. They want to have a contract signed with a vendor by April 1. We probably won't know until then who's getting let go or retained. Most likely, I will transition and work for the new vendor and do the same job. I'd rather get a severence package because I'm quitting anyway, but this dampers my moving plans. I guess I can just leave, but I'd like to see what I get offered. Maybe they'll have something that I can do from home.

It looks like everone's getting out weather we had a few days ago. We got about 6" of snow, and it was -20 wind chill the next few days.

Cynthia - I'm sorry about your ms!

I gained a whopping 3 pounds in a week! I finally started watching carbs this week, and this is what I get!? Might as well go back to eating bad carbs again. I hope it's just water...

It's Friday, but I'm still grouchy. Can't wait til the weekend...

[mstigerlily]

Diva: sorry to hear that. Maybe once you have the baby though you won't WANT to go back (at least for awhile). Sometimes that happens!

I have decided to check out getting a doula and am interviewing a few this weekend, so wish me luck. They are a little more expensive than I thought (between $400-$800!) but it seems like they spend a lot of time with you. I was spurred to do this because my husband probably has to go out of town from 2/8-2/13 - to TEXAS for work - and with my history of early labors this is cutting it way too close for me. I need a backup person to help me! Anyone else had/interested in having a doula?

Cyn: Are you sure you don't have the flu or food poisoning? It seems weird to get morning sickness at this stage, ESPECIALLY since it had already gone away...

Tigerlily

Tigerlily- I don't have a cold or anything so I'm not sure of signs of the flu though. Yesterday or the day before my son was vomiting, but I'm not sure if it is related.

I was vomiting water yesterday.. sorry if TMI...
To answer your question I have never considered having a doula but I'm sure if your DH can't be there it might be a very wise decision.

Laura- We got snow yesterday too. It was pretty until the roads got bad. Then I started saying how much I hated the snow....LOL

Katie- Hi! I'm sure your 3 pounds might be water weight but if not...the good thing is we have a reason to get fat now....LOL...

After I have Alexia I plan on going right to induction to get this weight off. Are any of you ladies breast feeding while doing induction? I'm sure this was brought up before but I can't remember. I forget things alot lately....yesterday I forgot my purse at home so I had to leave work to go back and get it.....I'll blame it on the pregnancy!!!

Okay so yesterday I made some homemade chicken noodle soup. It was so delicious and it fit the occasion because it is so so cold. With the wind chill it is like 8 degrees......

[mstigerlily]

Cyn:

Well if you were previously feeling fine, then your son was vomiting a day or two ago...now you are...I would be inclined to think this is a little bug you've caught. I'd wait a few days before I resigned myself to morning sickness again. Maybe it will pass!

Tigerlily

I'm planning on breastfeeding. I thought DANDR said not to be in ketosis while breastfeeding also? I can't recall - it's been a long time since I've read the book. I will start over once I'm done BF.

[Mrs Sarah]

Mooooorning! Still no TOM here!!

I am testing tomorrow morning!!

Good luck, Mrs Sarah!!!!

[looper2]

OMG SARAH! Go test today!!!!! I tested in the afternoon so it was NOT FMU and it was still positive......I can't wait for you to test!!!!!!
TEST NOW!!!!!

[Mrs Sarah]

Well, I tested on Tuesday night and it was negative... so I thought maybe it would be better if I did it in the morning??

[looper2]

If you are already producing enought hormone, it will show up regardless. What type test are you using?? I used First Response. I don't want to rush you--I am just so darned excited that you haven't started TOM! Tuesday night was 3 whole days ago!

[mstigerlily]

Sarah! Go test now. You're supposed to be able to use any time of day's urine but in my experience the FIRST urine in the morning is more concentrated and stronger. If still negative, test again in a few days. I am excited for you!

Tigerlily

[AngelHope]

Hi All!!!

Mrs. Sarah: My experiences with all 3 of my pregnancies is my early tests all show negative (or barely positive after 20 min) at night and positive in the morning!! I know they say you CAN test at any time, but I was never able to do so early on (and MY early is everyone elses LATE, LOL). I really have my fingers crossed for you! Now I will have to check the boards tomorrow!!!

Cyn: I am with Tiger, I think you probably have a stomach bug of some sort. Which just intensifies in us preggo women, unfortunately!! Hope you feel better!

Diva: Sorry to hear that you are under the stress of a possible layoff!! Everything happens for a reason and soon you will realize that it was the best thing to happen. Strange sounding I know. My dh was laid off while I was pregnant with my first and I thought it was the end of the world..... nope, he found a better job with better pay and people! Wish you weren't having to deal with this right NOW though!! Thinking of you!

Lauren: Enjoy the day off!!

Not much going on here, just cold and RAINY... yuck... almost wish it would snow. I am having a real problem with my complexion with this pregnancy!!!! THIS has never happened in my previous ones or at ANY time in my life.... I am sure it will clear up, but GEEZ...

Everyone have a great weekend....

[Mrs Sarah]

Looper- LOL!! You are too cute!

Tigerlily- Thanks for the info!!

I don't have a test right now... so I'll have to get one after work...

[cj1]

If prayers were babies, you would have 10 by now...I have never seen so many people so anxious for somebody to get pregnant.
I just know that all these prayers and good wishes will work for you. This is the first thread I check every day waiting to hear the good news.

[Mrs Sarah]

Oh, cj1, I am so touched!! Thank you so much!! Wow.

[trolly]

Hi Guys,

Is anyone else living in a technicolor dream world now? I woke up this morning feeling like I ran around all night because my dreams were so intense and vivid. Wowza! It's all so early for me now that I tend to check the signs every morning to see if I'm still pregnant. (ouch! yes, b00bs still hurt)

3diva--I went through a layoff a few years ago and was so traumatized but DID end up finding a better job. I bet you will too.

looper--Lucky! No snow for us but it is beautiful and crisp here.

cynical--Maybe it was your vitamins?? Did you take 'em on an empty stomach? I know maybe I'm reaching here but the iron always makes me pukish if I don't eat firs.

katie--I'm hearing you on the grouchiness. My DH was crunching something loudly in the car the other day and I nearly smacked him. Poor guy's just trying to have a snack!

mstiger--Keep us posted on the doula. I'm curious about that too.

Hi everyone else. Gotta run...

Edited to add: Good luck Mrs. Sarah!

[AngelHope]

Checking for Mrs. Sarah!!!!!!

[Redjewel]

good afternoon ladies!

I have had a rough 48 hours plus! I started cramping, stood up to get out of the car and liquid gushed ,soaking my pants. So I am freaking out. We get into the house,call the dr. Telling him what is happing while I am having the worse muscle spasms by my right hip. He tells us to come in immediently! So back to the car,after changing and seeing some blood we sped back to San Sebastian, to the dr. Another sonogram, both babies alive and hearts beating, one is even jumping around, sacs look good. Whew.
I am still cramping and muscle spasms. So he sends me to bed for flat on my left side for 48hours, get up Only to potty. No sex for a week, and antibiotics. (just in case) He says to call immed if there is bright blood ect. Thank god nothing, a bit more clear liquid,and some (sorry TMI) slime.
Resume normal life if there is no more pain. So I am up. Taking it easy.


Kaiser- I am sooooo sorry! ((((((((((hugs)))))))

Misbad- Congrats on lil Sam.

Mrs Sarah- my fingers are still crossed for ya doll. It aint over till there is TOM.

Have a wonderful day!

[Redjewel]

Oh.. I am 39 soon to be 40 in April.

I am decided NOT to have amio done. esp after my scare.
The false pos are super high anyow.

[AngelHope]

Chris: OMG!!!! How scary!!! Did the dr ever tell you WHAT gushed?? I definitely would have been freaking out. So happy that you got to see the little tadpoles and everything looked fine!! Keep us posted. :::::Hug::::: and take it easy!!

[mstigerlily]

Chris, what was gushing?? Amniotic fluid? I would be very worried about that...shouldn't you be in the hospital? When do you go back to the dr? I hope everything is ok.

Tigerlily

[TRACY2]

Anyone want to see my beautiful little girl?????????


Kathryn Elizabeth -18 weeks

http://mediaservice.photoisland.com/...7637518703.jpg

[3Diva]

TRACEY - Wow, I've never seen a "front" shot like that before. That's really amazing. I love the name Kathryn, too. In fact, in order to get DH on board for Olivia, I agreed that our 2nd daughter, should we be blessed with one, will be Catherine.

RedJewel - I'm with tigerlily, I'm very glad everything seems to be ok with your little ones, but I'd want a better answer than "so far, so good!" I would think they either want to admit you for a while or something. Too scary! I'll keep you in my prayers.

Paging Mrs Sarah...this is only a TEST! this is only a TEST!

Angelhope, looper2, KatieN, cynicalcyn, tigerlily, thanks for the support and advice. I really do feel a lot better today, I just was really angry yesterday, more than anything, because I just felt like the life we worked so hard to rebuild just got ripped apart again.

(DH and I both went through layoffs last October, we sold everything that didn't fit into our car, and moved to Maine (to be nearby to my husband's family for a while), my Mom almost died in March and then my Dad was laid off and then they moved in with us (in my tiny, tiny house we just bought last January.) And then I got pregnant, which was an unexpected blessing, and... BLAH BLAH BLAH.... DH decides to change careers and go back to school and... I'm already in school half-time for loan deferement... and <<insert remodeling projects>>.... you get the idea.. a very crazy year.)

However, the more I am thinking about this potential layoff, the more I am seeing it as a blessing. I will be eligible to collect unemployment and that will give me more time with Olivia without having to worry about anything else...as well as some time to get
just get out of constant crisis mode and really re-evaluate. No one's going to starve to death or anything and I flat out need the break anyway.
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