Pregnancy Thread - Monday, August 23rd

[metroames]

Trishagrrl.........Bradley Eugene..........Born 6/3/04
Tracy2.................Katie Elizabeth........Born 6/11/04
Redjewel……….…Laura and Samuel…………Born 6/25/04
FluffiB......................Kaden……………⠀¦.........Born 7/12/04
AngelHope...............Michael John..........…..Born 7/21/04
Laprettygurl.............Cassidy Paige...........Born 8/19/04

wari.....................….W39.................8/29/04.......Boy
Trolly...............….....W38............…..9/8/04.........Girl
ThininMex................W37...........….9/16/04.......Probably a Girl
Teach2Live..............W36..........….....9/22/04......Boy
little bear……….....….W36………….…9/22/04........Boy
aphexacid................W35..................9/28/04.…..Girl
babyblue26062........W35................10/4/04…….Boy
Bozo.....................….W35.................. 10/06/04
lizzyd.......................W31.............….. 10/21/04….Boy
MelissaBee..............W29...................11/??/04
Shenandoah............W28...............….11/14/04 (TWINS!!)
Mrs. Sarah...............W28...............….11/18/04...Boy
karatejen.................W27...............….11/26/04...Boy

surfdol...............…...W22.................†¦.12/28/04
supportinghubby.....W21....................12/30/04...Girl
DesperateInFL.........W20................….01/7/ 05
Idahospud…………...W20………………….0 1/9/05
GumDrop.................W18...................01/??/05
ReinventingMe03.....W18.................01/24/05
Shandril105…………...W18…………….. 01/25/05
Viki..........................W18................. ..01/27/05
Nyanchan………….....W18……………….01/31/05
metroames..............W17..................02/08/05
MadameX.................W16...................02/??/05
LivnLGNOmore.........W?..................02/??/05
Sapphires2000..........W13................. 3/3/05

lctchr........................W12................. 03/10/05
AmyJuli…………....…..…W12..…..……… .…03/10/05
JennPayton……………..W11…………….…. ??/??/05
NaturalMama23………..W?………………..??/??/05
blueyedgrl………………..W8……………… ..3/31/05
Marthad....................W7?................4/??/05
Dar20.........................W?.................. 4/??/05

Green12........................................... Trying!
2BFitHourglass..................................Tr ying!
michigangrad.....................................T rying!
Kidj4............................................. ....Trying!
SmileyAEE......................................... ..Trying!
lil miss.............................................. ...Trying!
AZparalegal....................................... ...Trying!
ChristieJ......................................... .....Trying!
Miss Gigl.............................................. .Trying!

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Congratulations Pauline!

Paige must be becoming a popular name. If we have a girl we are going to name her Paige Amy. We've had it picked out for a long time before we even got pregnant, and now that I am pregnant I swear I hear that name all the time now, LOL! Well at least I haven't heard our boy name yet....Grant David. I like names that are easy with one syllable, especially with the long last name they are going to be getting: Van Gerpen.

Well, I think I'm finally starting to feel some movement from the baby. Last week I was sitting at my desk at work leaning way over plotting something on my chart when I felt a slight nudge followed by a fluttering sensation. I didn't think to much of it, except that it was definately a new sensation. A few days later I was feeling some slight taps that I knew wasn't gas or stretching, but I was sitting real still at my desk. Now the last few days I've felt similar sensations, but only when I am sitting motionless. Yesterday when I was lying down it felt like something was sloshing around below my belly button and then the top of my bladder kind of hurt when I urinated after that, like the baby was dancing on it or something. So, I don't know if it's all in my head since I'm only in my 17 week, but I'm pretty sure it wasn't gas as I've had plenty of that to deal with since adding carbs back!

Well, everyone have a nice day!

Amy

[BrattyChelle]

Morning Mommies!

Amy....such a great feeling when you start feeling that little one moving within you. Makes it that much more real. Enjoy it!!

Doing good here other than dreading the heat/humidity this week. Hubby sat in it Friday night for awhile and finally said "I have no idea how you do this all day." At least he's respecting a little what I'm going through LOL.

Otherwise...I do have a little TMI pain that I won't go into but I do wish it would go away. Unfortunately my belly is now in the way of me bending over to get a good look to see if it's truly something I should be worried about.

Have a great week everyone!! We're getting excited about our u/s tomorrow!!!!

[Suzanne]

Hi Mommies,

It is so exciting to have a new baby on this board, it's hard to believe it's been a month since Michael John was born.

Wendy, good luck, I'll be thinking about you today. Hope you like the new doctor and that your delivery goes smoothly.

Amy, that is so cool that you are feeling movement! How's your m/s?

Desp, ditto on the heat and humidity. Only two more days and I will be living in AC until this baby is born!

Today I have to go to the city, which is getting to be something of a treat since driving around in AC is a joy to me. Hope everyone is having a good day today, I'll check in later.

Saludos,

Suzanne

[SmileyAmy]

Morning all!!

Pauline - Cassidy is so cute!! Congratulations...

[Dar20]

Morning, mommies!

Congratulations, Pauline and welcome Cassidy!!!

Well, my headache has now progressed to full blown nausea this morning. I had some pumpernickel and that helped settle my tummy.. it sucks to be nauseous AND hungry at the same time. All while discussing TTC with my mother before she left for work. Kind of awkward, but I kept up the ruse. I felt kind of silly, but that will make it even more funny if the baby sticks and we can send them a copy of the u/s in a couple months.

Anyways, heading back home tonight.. later!

[cynicalcyn]

Hello Ladies!!

Just wanted to come back and say

Pauline- CONGRATULATIONS and Cassidy is so gorgeous.

Wendy- I'm for you....I hope you get to hold your lil one today....You must come and join us on the Losin the Baby Fat challenge board.

Suzanne- Hey you!! How are you doing? Enjoy the A/C!!! It's almost over for you too!!! Not much longer to go at all!! I can't wait to get back to Mexico...you are so lucky to live there. OH BTW Your bed your built was very nice. You are talented girl!!!

Hello to all you other mommies to be and those trying!!!!!!!

Cynthia

[nyanchan]

Congrats Pauline and welcome Cassidy! The pictures are so cute!

I'm staying home today, so I can actually post on a thread during the week. Have a horrible headache, and.... think I broke my little toe. I dropped a very heavy jar of green olives on it last night. It hurts to put pressure on it and it's "just" a little bruised. Only I could injure myself with olives!

Amy- I'm so jealous that you're recognizing movement! We're about the same week and I think I've felt something, but am not 100% sure yet. I am quite a bit heavier than you, and understand that can make a big difference.

Thanks for everyone's advice about the meanie nurse. I'm going to broach it with my doc on Wednesday. I go for an ultrasound next Monday and hope that the baby will cooperate and "show the world"! My husband can't go with me (he'll be in a class), but my mother and MIL are going with! Should be interesting.

Best to everybody!

Dierdre

[babyblue26062]

Pauline- CONGRATS!!!!!! to the world Cassidy. She is adorable.

Amy- I am sure you are feeling the baby- isn't it wonderful.

Suzanne- You are craking me up - wanting to drive around all day in a car. I do feel really comfortable in the car- the seat seems to fit right into my back.

Wendy- You are at the top of the list!!! Hope you are feeling good.

I think my dh offically has lost his mind. We have been debating on purchasing a new car. His car is 10 years old and it has been a wonderful car- never gave us any problems- but it has over 180,000 miles on it and it's time for a new one. He is insistant on purchasing another Ford- and I can't fight this since his current car has been so good. So I thought we had it narrowed down to the escape or explorer. Today he comes home and states we should get the caravan- WHAT! I am not the caravan driving type- I told him he can drive that if he wants but not me- UGH!!!

[MadameX]

Congratulations Pauline!

WeLcOmE Cassidy Paige!

I can't wait to hear your birth story either! I hope your labor was pretty easy. She is beautiful.

Wendy~ Are you up today?

for you!

.. it sucks to be nauseous AND hungry at the same time.

Dar~I feel for ya, sweetie. You summed up my life for the past two months LOL! Just take it meal by meal, and if you are hungry, EAT! I hope m/s doesn't last long for you. Why were you holding off on telling your mom?

Smiley~Hi! It's getting close to the time where you can officially start "trying" right? Exciting!

Suzanne~Enjou the AC and have a safe trip.

Sarah~ That massage sounds wonderful. I think I'm getting sciatic (or false sciatic) pain already. I try to stretch, but no relief.

Amy~Yay on feeling the baby! I *thought* I felt my bean this weekend, but it only happened once. I was sitting still too.

Hi Cyn!

Hi Desp~ I hope your TMI pain goes away. That really sucks.

Well, my amnio went fine on Friday. It didn't hurt, just a little cramping when the needle hits the uterus. Its mostly the idea of it all that I had trouble with. My DH was with me and I think I crushed all the bones in his hand! Just wait till labor, LOL. We got to see a really in depth ultrasound, which was neat. Everything looked fine there. I asked if they could tell the sex yet, and the tech *thought* girl, but we'll know for sure when we get the amnio results. They said if you are going to m/c from an amnio, it usually happens within 24 hours, so I took it really easy this weekend; made DH take me to dinner, etc. Now we wait!

Kelley

[SmileyAmy]

Originally posted by MadameX
Smiley~Hi! It's getting close to the time where you can officially start "trying" right? Exciting!

Yup - just a couple more weeks! I am SO excited! Can't wait to start. I am due for TOM this weekend, next weekend, I am going away to visit a friend and after that, I plan on doing "the baby dance" as much as possible.

It may be difficult because DH just had a shift switch at work and now will be working 2nd shift. 3:00 - 11:30PM. So the dancing will have to be done either right when he gets home - he will have to wake me up - or first thing in the AM before I get up for work. Should be interesting.

[Teach2Live]

Good morning all!!
I have yet another round of appts. today. Oh what fun, I get to have m Group B strep test and an internal exam!! Joy! I'm hoping maybe things have started moving along a bit, maybe I won't have to wait till the 10th. Still, 18 more days.

Sorry I don't have time to say more than HI to everyone. Keep cool!

[little bear]

Good morning all!

Just hanging around the house today. Last week off for me then back to teaching for 3 weeks, unless he comes early ....

Got up early to tidy up the house - my friend is coming over to see the nursery.......

I will take some pics this afternoon and try to get them posted today or tomorrow. I think it is finally done.

Speaking of broken feet - i went to babies r us last week and this doofy guy in line behind me dropped a big can of formula right on my foot! I didn't break it, but it hurt that night!!!!!!!!!!!

My friend gave us a used bassinette... I put it by the bed, but i am wondering if i will use it? Are any of you planning on using one?

I will drop in later.

Amy

[metroames]

Originally posted by ThininMex
Amy, that is so cool that you are feeling movement! How's your m/s?

My M/S is a lot better these days. I still struggle pretty bad the first hour after I get out of bed with dry heaves and that's why I'm still taking one pill....but I'm going to brave it on my day off this week and see if I can make it without throwing up and not take the pill. Cross your fingers! I have a lot more energy now and I feel pretty good the rest of day. I actually went to both Sunday school and church after working all night yesterday and didn't get dizzy or breathless or nausious. I was sooo happy! I think I'm coming up for air, LOL!

Amy

[Mrs Sarah]

Good morning ladies! I hope you all had a great weekend!

This weekend went by so fast! On Saturday we went and got our registry done at Babies R Us. That store is AMAZING! I could spend hours. It was nice to get it done though. I spent the rest of the weekend (after the massage) getting stuff done around the house. We had a log bed in our bedroom (not my fav) and we got rid of it. It was just too big for our room. The room looks huge now! Now I can get the bassinet set up in there.

Last night I sorted through a bunch of baby clothes and got a load washed. It is so fun looking at all of those teeny little outfits. I can't wait for our baby to get here!!

Amy: Congrats on feeling movement! How exciting!!!!

FL: I'm sorry that you are experiencing pain. I hope you feel better!

Suzanne: Have a great day enjoying the AC!!

Smiley: I'm so excited for you to start trying!!!

Dar: Feel better! I know first hand how yucky headaches and nausea are. Take it easy today.

Cyn: Hi!!!

Diedre: Ouch!! Take care of that toe!!

Kristen: Good luck car shopping. I hope you get one that you like!

Kelley: I'm so glad that your amnio went okay! That's great!! I can't wait to hear what you are having for sure!

Teach: 18 days, how exciting!!

littlebear: We are planning on using a bassinet in our bedroom. I want our little guy close by for those first few weeks.

[cynicalcyn]

I'm back invading ya'lls board!

Mrs. Sarah- Hello! I LOVE Babies R Us. Oh the money I have spent there!!!

Lil Bear- I used a bassinet during the day when Alexia would nap but it was always downstairs so I wouldn't have to run up and down the steps...but not in my room...during the night she slept in her crib.

Ellen- Good luck on the Test!!!

Deidre- HELLO!! I hurt my ankle today...I am going to the doc later on. I hope your toe feels better soon!!

Kristen- HELLO Stranger!!! A little over a month or so left for you!!! I know you can't wait!

Smiley- GL trying. I got prego while my DH was on second shift!! IT CAN BE DONE!!!!

Oh BTW why is Alexia already teething...she will be 3 months this weekend!!! Oh my oh my! It does't seem like that long ago!

Cynthia
Cynthia

[Mrs Sarah]

I forgot to mention earlier that I have another doc appt today. I have to do my glucose test, I hope I pass!!

[babyblue26062]

Sarah- Good luck on your test- Hope you pass-

Cyn- Hi. Your little one is teething already- It was so funny my Aunt was babysitting my cousin's new born last Monday and she was very fussy and that is not like her. When my cousin came home she put her finger in the babies mouth and she had cut a tooth- she is only 2 months old- We didn't even think to check her mouth- LOL!!!! I am getting excited but I am not ready for the baby to come yet!!

Hi Amy- Can't wait to see the pictures of the nursery. They come and messure for the carpet tomorrow. I am just starting to get really nervous that I am not going to have the nursery done in time- ugh!!!!

Ellen- 18 more days!! It will be here before you know it.

Hi smileyee!

Kelley - glad everthing went well with the aminio- Can't wait to hear what you are having!

[wari]

HI Everyone -

I am still here and pregnant. When I went to my last appt. on Thursday, they cancelled the induction. My Dr. is coming in the office tomorrow and wants to see her OB patients that are due in the next couple of weeks. I hadn't made much progress (1cm dialated and 40% effaced). I am hoping to see a little bit more progress when I go tomorrow morning. DH is going to take me to the appt tomorrow.

Pauline - Congratulations on the arrival of Cassidy! She is a cutie.

Amy - WooHoo on feeling the baby move.

Desp - I hope the pain goes away. I feel for you with the heat and humidity. We have the heat, but not the humidity! THere have been a couple of days we have had both and I don't know how you all handle it.

Suzanne - Drive carefully into the city and enjoy the A/C!

Dar20 - Hope the headache has gone away! Feel Better!

Dierdre - Hope your toe feels better! That is definitely painful!

Kristen - Too funny about DH and the car. I have the Ford Windstar and love it and DH hates it. I have been feeling good except for the dang heartburn!

Kelley - Glad to hear all went well with the Amnio. Glad you took it easy. I remember when I did mine I didn't do anything. I had my DH, mom and brother taking care of me

Teach - Good luck at the Dr.

Little Bear - I am planning on using bassinet. My mom is bringing out when she comes for the delivery. Between my SIL, her Sister and me it has been used several times and still in very good condition.

Cynthia - DH and I were definitely hoping it was going to be today. SO did our families. I am definitely going to be joining all of you after my little one arrives.

Mrs. Sarah - WooHoo on getting your registry done! Good luck on the Glucose Test.

Will try and check in later with everyone!

Wendy

[cynicalcyn]

Wendy- Well I hope all goes well at your appt!! I am thinking of you!!!

Kristen- You will get done before baby and if not you can finish it afterwards..as long as the bed is up or a bassinet you will be fine!!! Wow 2 months and teeth!! Yikes!!

Mrs Sarah- I you pass the test! Let us know how it goes!!


Here is a pic of Alexia

[cynicalcyn]

Here is a pic of Lexie w/ my mom about a month ago!


Cynthia

[aphexacid]

Congratulations Pauline!!
Cassidy Paige is adorable. And I love the name! Can't wait to read your birth story!!

Hi everybody. Hope you all had a great weekend. Nothing really new, just hanging out trying to stay cool and comfortable. This pregnancy has been flying by! Not much longer to go at all.

Glad you are feeling better with the M/S Amy. It is cool to feel movement. I started feeling the baby move at 14 weeks and everybody told me that I wasn't actually feeling the baby because it was too early for a first time mom!! Not true. In another couple of weeks, DH should be able to feel the baby when his hand is on your tummy. That is really cool!!

Cindy, Lexie is so cute!! Teething already.. they don't stay babies long do they?

Wendy, good luck progressing! How big do they think baby is now? How was kindergarden for Madison? Did she cry? Did you cry?

Kristen, I'm sure you'll get everything done in time. If not, oh well. I figure I can alway do the nursery in stages. She'll be with me most of the time at the beginning anyways. I am not a fan of the Caravan. My BIL bought one in 1998 and just had to spend over $1000 on a new transmission. His A/C stopped working last year, and he's had a bunch more smaller problems. If he has his heart set on a minivan, what about those Nissan Quests or Toyota Siennas. Lost of my friends have both and the coolness factor seems a little higher, especially with the quest. It looks neat, and not so much like a mommy-mobile. Plus, they have better fuel economy and pretty decent consumer report ratings. I drive a 4-runner and I love it!!

Kelley, that is great news with the amnio and I'm glad you took it easy this weekend.

Trolly, have you been playing with your new camcorder? We lucked out. The day after we bought our camcorder DH's work gave away 100 of the hi-8 tapes that we use with our camera. His work moved to a different system and rather than throwing the tapes out, they gave them away! We took them all! That will save us a bundle.

Sarah, my weekend went by too quickly as well, and I'm even finished working!! I just noticed that the Toys R Us in the mall has changed its sign to Baby's R Us. I should venture inside and see what they are carrying.

Good luck with the test Teach. I guess I'll need my group B strep fairly soon.

Amybear, enjoy your last week off. You are brave working up to your due date!! We also got a bassinet and since we haven't yet purchased a crib, I've been thinking of keeping it by the bed for the first couple of months at least. It will be nice to have the baby close at the beginning especially at night since I'm planning on breast feeding.

Suzanne and Florida, I have no idea how you guys can tolerate the heat. It get over 70 degrees here and I'm useless. Enjoy the A/C.

Dar, welcome the the wonder first trimester of sickness and exhaustion. I hope it doesn't last too long for you!!

Dierdre, good luck with the doctor and the mean nurse. I wonder why some people feel the need to give such "attitude". I'll bet you aren't the first person to complain about her. Hope your foot is okay. I've been such a clutz lately. I tripped and bruised my arm, fell and skinned my knees, burned my hand while trying to make tea and I hit my head on the car door getting into it. And this has all been in the last few days! DH is very worried about me, but I think being off balance is very common for this stage of pregnancy.

amy, my we have a lot of amys here, good luck with the baby-making. Sucks about his work schedule but where there is a will, there is a way.

Have a happy monday everybody

Nicole

[little bear]

Ok,

Here they are as promised..... As you will see I was going for a jungle theme, and my tastes are a bit eccentric.



See my post below for link!

[SmileyAmy]

Originally posted by little bear
Ok,

Here they are as promised..... As you will see I was going for a jungle theme, and my tastes are a bit eccentric.

Nursery pics

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