Pregnancy Thread - Wednesday, Sep 1st

[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....................Cameron Raed Ari..........Born 8/25/04

Trolly...............….....W39............…..9/8/04.........Girl
ThininMex................W38...........….9/16/04.......Probably a Girl
Teach2Live..............W37..........….....9/22/04......Boy
little bear……….....….W37………….…9/22/04........Boy
aphexacid................W36..................9/28/04.…..Girl
babyblue26062........W36................10/4/04…….Boy
Bozo.....................….W36.................. 10/06/04
lizzyd.......................W32.............….. 10/21/04….Boy
MelissaBee..............W30...................11/??/04
Shenandoah............W29...............….11/14/04 (TWINS!!)
Mrs. Sarah...............W29...............….11/18/04...Boy
karatejen.................W28...............….11/26/04...Boy

GetNSlim.................W23.....................1 2/24/04
surfdol...............…...W23.................†¦.12/28/04
supportinghubby.....W22....................12/30/04...Girl
DesperateInFL.........W21................….01/7/ 05....Girl?
Idahospud…………...W21………………….0 1/9/05
GumDrop.................W19...................01/??/05
ReinventingMe03.....W19.................01/24/05
Shandril105…………...W19…………….. 01/23/05....Girl
Viki..........................W19................. ..01/27/05
Nyanchan………….....W19……………….01/31/05
metroames..............W18..................02/08/05
MadameX.................W17...................02/??/05
LivnLGNOmore.........W?..................02/??/05
Sapphires2000..........W14................. 3/3/05
lctchr........................W13................. 03/10/05
AmyJuli…………....…..…W13..…..……… .…03/10/05

JennPayton……………..W12…………….…. 03/13/05
NaturalMama23………..W?………………..??/??/05
blueyedgrl………………..W9……………… ..3/31/05
Heather123...............W9..................4/??/05
Marthad....................W8?................4/??/05
Dar20.........................W7?................. .4/??/05

Green12........................................... Trying!
2BFitHourglass..................................Tr ying!
michigangrad.....................................T rying!
Kidj4............................................. ....Trying!
SmileyAmy......................................... ..Trying!
lil miss.............................................. ...Trying!
AZparalegal....................................... ...Trying!
ChristieJ......................................... .....Trying!
Miss Gigl.............................................. .Trying!
MarriedinSept..................................... ..Trying!
jehcekah.......................................... ....Trying!
Nicole133......................................... ....Trying!
chels_hoff........................................ ....Trying!

[metroames]

Welcome to the newbies. Hope I got all the updates! Let me know if I missed something!

Go Jackets - I've heard that you need to cook your eggs well done in case of salmonila (sp?) poisoning. I'm sure that it's pretty rare though, but if it's a concern you could get pasturized eggs.

GetNSlim - Splenda tastes bad to me since becoming pregnant and I couldn't handle aspertame before so I've pretty much been avoiding the artificial sweeteners. I try to limit my sugar intake the best I can. I've found that I really don't like the sweets anyway so it not really an issue for me now.

Well, I chickened out and took a pill. I woke up to pee half way through the day and felt like I could have hurled and so I took a pill then. If I wouldn't have had to work tonight I probably would have toughed it out. I definately can tell that I'm getting a lot better though. Smells don't bother me as much anymore and I can go at least two days without a pill before the nausia seems to kick in again. Hopefully, I can be off of them for good soon!

Ok, time to rant.....they've changed my favorite toilet paper, I swear! I hate toilet paper that leaves stuff behind and it gets tangle you know where and makes you itchy. I've been using Angel Soft for years because all the others I've tried leaves stuff on you. I might just have to resort to Big Roll, but I hate that it's not soft....but I think having toilet paper stuck to your privates and being itchy is probably worse! Oh why do they have to change things that don't need to be changed! Ok, rant done.

Have a happy Hump Day everyone!

Amy

[BrattyChelle]

to all the new mommies and mommies-to-be!!!

metroames about the TP. But I know what ya mean...I switched from Charmin to Cottenelle for that reason. And don't even get me started on small packs of 1-ply but you have to buy 2-ply in 9 or 12 packs...grrrrrr

Now that you have me in rant mode...LOL....anybody else hear on the news about pharmacists not filling prescriptions for birth control based on religious beliefs?? Man has it started a debate in my house!! (Guess that's bound to happen when a Republican and a Democrat marry each other).

On the pregnancy front....I'm thrilled as I finally am ummmmm "less constipated" today. Wow, something so little to get excited over Slept well, although after the "nookie" convo in yesterday's thread I decided to stay awake for hubby. Mmmhmmm...only for him to zonk out at 8:30 pm. *sigh* Can't promise I can stay awake t'nite LOL.

Have a great Sept. 1 everyone!!! Can't believe it's here already.

[Dar20]

Morning, mommies!

Not feeling too much nausea again today. Just a little. I'm wondering if it's the new prenatals I started Monday night? I think I'm getting better at curtailing it before it hits.

I had to about the TP rant, too. We go through so many different brands, it seems. Hubby is the anal one... he hates TP that leaves "dust". He's the same about toothpaste, we change every time we run out. He's on the quest for the perfect toothpaste.. has been for the past 12 years. * sigh *

Desp, I haven't heard about the pharmacist, but that's not their decision to make! I don't understand when folks poke their nose where it doesn't belong!

BTW, are you ready for this weekend? They say she's twice as big as Andrew so she might affect us with TS winds. Ugh.. here we go again.

Ultrasound is today! Yay!

[Miss Gigl]

HI everyone,

OK I need to rant. My cycle is making me crazy. It's cycle day 19 since the miscarriage and I've had EIGHT, yes EIGHT days of eggwhite CM. My temps remain low so I haven't ovulated yet, but it better be coming soon! The good news is I have a short luteal phase (11-12 days) so AF should arrive within 2 weeks. I can't wait to get back to TTC again! /rant off

Dar: Good luck with the Ultrasound, can't wait to hear how it goes/see pictures!

DespinFL: I can't believe it's September either. Unbelievable!

Amy: I'm with you on the TP! I recently made the mistake of trying a new kind from Costco. It's just so-so, but it's probably a year's supply worth. I don't know what I was thinking!

Great photos yesterday. Pauline, I love the Dr. Evil/rap star one, that's HILARIOUS!

Nothing really new to report here. I have to go to Colorado Springs next week on business so maybe that will take my mind of things. Have a great Wednesday everyone!

Meg

[karatejen]

I have to get some work done today. So far I have been on the internet way too much, switching from all the weather sites and this site.

Frankly, Frances is making me very nervous. She is taking the path Floyd took in 1999. Floyd, at the last minute, turned northward from Jacksonville and hit the Carolinas. But so far, predictions have Frances coming right at us. But as I am sure the ladies in Tampa know, these things can change course at the very last minute. So we will be sweating it out until the weekend.

I printed out a hurricane survival list and found that we have most everything on the list, because we have so much non-electrical camping supplies. DH is going to pick up the few things we don't have.

Have any of you other ladies experienced the blues since becoming pregnant? I thinking I am coming out of about a week long funk, hence the very few posts. I think I am stressing myself out about the nursery, cleaning my house, finding a daycare, pediatrician, etc.

Sarah~I am having a baby shower on 9/25 as well!

I have no idea what is wrong with my siggy!!!! It wigged out on me like this about 2 months ago. Oh well, I am tired of trying to fix it. I will attempt a fix later. I've even taken it out and completely put it back in all over again, making sure not to hit enter. So I am at a loss on why it is splitting the line.

[Dar20]

Ok, is it normal to be positively terrified at the thought of your first ultrasound? I'm so worried they won't find anything, like it will all be one big joke.

I alternate between that and excitement. Ugh.

And I hate having to relive my breakfast. Any suggestions for how to avoid this? It seems no matter how bland my food, I have to relive it for the next few hours... gas sucks.

Finally, Jen, keeping my fingers crossed for you. I just hope it decides to turn completely and not hit anyone, but you know that won't happen. I lived in VA when Floyd hit. The storms really suck.

[babyblue26062]

Hi Mommies-

to all the "Newbies"- Our list is getting large-

All southern mommies- Hope Frances takes a big turn and goes back to sea- It is looking like a bad one!! Make sure to prepare!!

Dar- Good luck at U/S- Don't be terrified- It is better to see and make sure everything is ok.

Amy (MT)- How funny about the TP. I used Charmin for years and got rid of it because of the "Dust" like Dar's DH. I use Northern - Have you tired that one?

Meg- Hope your cycle gets straighted out- sounds so frustrating.

I must be horrible because I have been eating Deli meat- I honestly kinda forgot that you should stay away from it and my DD wanted some and I have been eating it- OOPS. I also cannot kick my 1 can of soda pop a day. The hard stuff with Caffine and everything- at least I don't drink coffee- I think I will have another 3-5 pound gain at this appoint so that would make my total weight gain around 15 pounds so far- As long as I keep it under 20 pds I will be happy. I still feel really good- I get a little swollen in the feet by the evening- but nothing major and some minor back aches at night when trying to sleep. I really can't wait until Friday for my appoinment. I am getting really excited!!

Hi to everyone else- Hope everyone has a good day.

[Mrs Sarah]

Good morning all! Happy Hump Day!

Not much new going on here. I'm interviewing for a promotion here in my building tomorrow, so I've been kind of nervous about that. I HATE interviewing. I always feel all tongue-tied and dorky. I hope it goes okay.

Amy: I'm glad that your nausea is getting better. It's sure nice for you to have those pills for backup though. And LOL about the TP, I'm the same way! I'm a Charmin girl... I can't use anything else!

DFL: I saw the thing about the pharmacist too! That just ticks me off. It isn't their decision. It's their job. If they don't like it, they need to find a different profession.

Dar: I have to take my prenatals with food or else I get nauseated. I'm glad you aren't experiencing much!

Meg: I'm sure your cycle is going to be a little wacky for awhile. I hope it gets itself straightened out soon and you are able to conceive quickly!

Jen: How scary! Stay safe. I'm glad you guys are so prepared. You are in my prayers!

[SmileyAmy]

Hey Ladies!

metroames ~ about the TP!! I don't think I have ever had the "sticking" problem. But, I'll have to watch out for it now.

DesperateInFL ~ I haven't heard anything like that with regards to the pharmacy thing. Is this privately owned places or big names like CVS, Brooks, etc? And congrats on the - ah - "movements".

Dar ~ Glad you are feeling okay today - and I am sure it is normal to be nervous before your first u/s. Being pregnant is kind of surreal right now I am sure. You don't really feel or see it, so it doesn't seem real. Ya know?

Miss Gigl ~ I am crossing my fingers for you hope you can figure everything out so the conceiving happens quickly for you!

karatejen ~ Be happy!!

All you people in the path of these crazy hurricanes - Please be careful!

Also - Okay, so since getting off BC, I thought my period would be way heavy and last longer than usual - but it is completely the opposite. It starts right on time, but only lasts for about 3-4 days. For instance - I got it Friday and it was completely gone (except a very small amount of spotting) by Monday! I am kinda liking this. Anyway, DH and I plan on starting to baby dance tomorrow night!!! I am so nervous. I am going away Friday afternoon for a long weekend in Erie, PA to visit a friend. We had planned on starting after I got back because I assumed that my period would be around up until I left. We figured since it was gone to start before I leave. My question is: Say I conceived on Thursday or Friday and drank heavily this weekend - is that okay? I read in "What to Expect When You're Expecting" that it is fine, but I thought I would check with you guys. I am sure it is okay but I am new at this ya know. I had planned that this would be my last weekend to have fun and I am visiting my best friend for the first time since she moved ot PA three years ago! I don't get to see her often. Do you think I will be okay? I mean, I know the chances of me conceiving the first try is slim, but I still wonder.

[babyblue26062]

[quote]Originally posted by DesperateInFL
[b]:...anybody else hear on the news about pharmacists not filling prescriptions for birth control based on religious beliefs?? Man has it started a debate in my house!! (Guess that's bound to happen when a Republican and a Democrat marry each other).

-

I did want to comment on this- It makes me angry!! The hospital I am going to delivery at is still talking about having a strike and the nearest hospital is a catholic run hospital and they will not tie tubes- SO if worst case I have to go to that hospital I will not be able to have my tubes tied- I think that is so wrong!! I dont' want any more childern and It is my body so if I want my tubes tied or if I want bc pills that should be my call- UGH!!- OK I will get off my soapbox-

[Dar20]

Originally posted by SmileyAmy
My question is: Say I conceived on Thursday or Friday and drank heavily this weekend - is that okay?

You'll be fine. Might as well live it up while you can, huh?!

A dear friend of mine was pregnant and didn't know it during the Super Bowl/Gasparilla when it was here in Tampa. We went down to Ybor City and got completely wasted on screwdrivers. That was in January.. a couple weeks later, we went to the State Fair and rode lots of rides. She found out she was pregnant right after. She delivered a VERY healthy boy.

Besides, the embryo doesn't implant itself in the uterus until about a week or so after conception takes place. So anything you do will have no affect.

I mean, I know the chances of me conceiving the first try is slim, but I still wonder.

Hey, we conceived the first month after I used the Provera and Clomid! You never know. Especially if you have something to help you time it right. I'm telling you, those ovulation predictors are the best.

[SmileyAmy]

Originally posted by Dar20
You'll be fine. Might as well live it up while you can, huh?!

A dear friend of mine was pregnant and didn't know it during the Super Bowl/Gasparilla when it was here in Tampa. We went down to Ybor City and got completely wasted on screwdrivers. That was in January.. a couple weeks later, we went to the State Fair and rode lots of rides. She found out she was pregnant right after. She delivered a VERY healthy boy.

Besides, the embryo doesn't implant itself in the uterus until about a week or so after conception takes place. So anything you do will have no affect.


Hey, we conceived the first month after I used the Provera and Clomid! You never know. Especially if you have something to help you time it right. I'm telling you, those ovulation predictors are the best.

Thanks girl - I figured it would be okay. Looking forward to partying it up with my best friend this weekend! I am flying too and am terrified!!

I am praying that I conceive right away. I hope I am just one of those people. I just hate waiting, but I know it may take a while. It is going to be a weird feeling that first time of "doing it" knowing that it wasn't just for fun that something might really come of it. Has anyone else had that feeling when they knew they were trying?

[Dar20]

Originally posted by SmileyAmy
Thanks girl - I figured it would be okay. Looking forward to partying it up with my best friend this weekend! I am flying too and am terrified!!

I am praying that I conceive right away. I hope I am just one of those people. I just hate waiting, but I know it may take a while. It is going to be a weird feeling that first time of "doing it" knowing that it wasn't just for fun that something might really come of it. Has anyone else had that feeling when they knew they were trying?

You're welcome!

Well, my husband and I are a bit different than most couples.. most of the time, the only time we'd have sex is if I was ovulating. Hubby's hard to convince to do the deed usually, that is until he got his medication. Now it's easier to talk him into it, but it's not very often, and he hardly initiates.

But, anyways.. it is a little un-romantic. We tried to make it as fun as possible.. for both of us, of course! I lifted my hips afterwards, so no snuggling. After I found out I was pregnant, we had sex for the first time in probably a year without having that niggling thought in the back of my head "please let this work"... it was a wonderfully liberating feeling. And probably the best sex we'd had in years... both times. (yeah, whoever says Viagra works only 4 hours never tried it)

[Teach2Live]

Hello ladies and happy September! Hard to believe that it's here already.

Dd starts her first day of 4th grade today. She's nervous, and I'm nervous for her. She's growing up way too fast for me.

Hope you all have a good day. I'm trying to get errands done here so I can relax this afternoon.

[MadameX]

Hi Ladies!

Sorry to be MIA this week, we are still out of town (Seattle). It will take me a long time to read through the long threads from this week! My, we have been chatty! I love the pics, I know I have missed a lot so I will do personals later if I have time to log on. I have been eating A LOT of fish up here! I'm kind of worried because of all the warnings, etc., about mercury.

No more morning sickness for the past week! Maybe I turned the corner?

BBL

Kelley

[supportinghubby]

hey ladys hope everyone is doing well . Congrats to the new mamas !

I am still here had a midwife appt yesterday . I only gained 3 lbs in almost 3 weeks That was exciting ! But i am measuring 28 weeks and i am only 23 weeks today !!

I have an U/s Friday to find out where the placenta is laying and to make sure she is still on track with growing

Monday we had a horiable day here . My son fell in the bath and got a concusion and ended up in the ER to get stiches in his head . He has been out of school sence . We are now looking in to homeschool for some other reason .

Hope i can get some stuff done today if i can get off the computer !

[Dar20]

Sarah, glad to hear the appointment went well. Are you still bleeding? Have you been freed from bed rest?

Sorry to hear about DS. How scary!

[jehcekah]

Originally posted by SmileyAmy
I am praying that I conceive right away. I hope I am just one of those people. I just hate waiting, but I know it may take a while. It is going to be a weird feeling that first time of "doing it" knowing that it wasn't just for fun that something might really come of it. Has anyone else had that feeling when they knew they were trying?

Hi Amy!
I am going through the SAME thing! I keep seeing statistics about how it normally takes a few month and only 10-20% of couples conceive on the first try...blah blah blah...and I just try to keep them out of my head and stay positive. I want SO badly to be pregnant!!!

When we "did it" for the first time knowing that we were going to TTC, I cried. I was just so happy and it was so touching and beautiful. Funny thing is that the time before that when we had sex (quite a while before now), I also cried. That time it was because I was wishing so deeply that we were doing it to have a child and I knew that he wasn't ready yet.

I've often dreamed of what that moment would be like and not to sound totally cliche...it was seriously everything I imagined and more. And now that we have done the baby dance now three times while TTC, each time has been better and better. This is definitely the most action we've seen in a LONG time!

The only problem is that we haven't been going to bed until late and last night we were both on the verge of falling asleep! I've been thinking that I will attack him as soon as he gets home from work and then maybe we can take a short nap together!! I just don't want sex to become something that we look forward to NOT doing. Only three more nights of whoopie for us! :-)

[Dar20]

LOL, jehcekah.. don't wear poor hubby out! Remember every other day works, too.

I remember when we tried back in April.. the first month hubby had his new pills and also the first month I DIDN'T ovulate (funny how nature tricked us that month).. we had sex every day that week. I swear, I am usually the one begging for it, but even I needed a break! LOL...

Suzanne and trolly, hope you are both well today!!!

[jehcekah]

I have GOT to stop reading fertility message boards and websites! It is seriously scaring me!!!! I can't stand it anymore!

I am just so bored at work and so excited about it all that I want to know as much as possible. But so many things I read are so discouraging. I think I am getting obsessive and I don't know what to do about it.

Did anyone else have this problem and beat it?

God help me if we DON'T conceive this month!

[BrattyChelle]

Dar....waiting to hear about your u/s...don't be terrified, be excited!! Your first glimpse at your lil lump!!

As for the hurricane...KarateJen I feel so bad for you!! I remember the anxiety I went through on top of being pregnant with Charley. being said that it stears away from you. I'm with you Dar tho....I do think we're gonna see some major TS effects in our area this weekend. But I have a good feeling that will be all for us. So I'm saying prayers for those it will affect.

[SmileyAmy]

Originally posted by jehcekah
Hi Amy!
I am going through the SAME thing! I keep seeing statistics about how it normally takes a few month and only 10-20% of couples conceive on the first try...blah blah blah...and I just try to keep them out of my head and stay positive. I want SO badly to be pregnant!!!

When we "did it" for the first time knowing that we were going to TTC, I cried. I was just so happy and it was so touching and beautiful. Funny thing is that the time before that when we had sex (quite a while before now), I also cried. That time it was because I was wishing so deeply that we were doing it to have a child and I knew that he wasn't ready yet.

I've often dreamed of what that moment would be like and not to sound totally cliche...it was seriously everything I imagined and more. And now that we have done the baby dance now three times while TTC, each time has been better and better. This is definitely the most action we've seen in a LONG time!

The only problem is that we haven't been going to bed until late and last night we were both on the verge of falling asleep! I've been thinking that I will attack him as soon as he gets home from work and then maybe we can take a short nap together!! I just don't want sex to become something that we look forward to NOT doing. Only three more nights of whoopie for us! :-)

Yeah, I am afraid sex will become a chore more than a pleasure. It can't just be spur of the moment. DH and I have total opposite schedules - I work days 9-5 and he works nights 3-11:30PM. I will have to wait up for him or wake him up in the morning. I imagine it will be weird the first time knowing that we may be creating a life! I don't know if I will cry - I tend to laugh when I get nervous. Geez - when DH asked me to marry him, I couldn't even answer, litterally...I was laughing way too hard!

Yeah, I want it to happen right away so badly too. I am trying not to get my hopes up and stress over it because I know it will happen, but I want it so bad...Oh well. I guess our times will come.

[Mrs Sarah]

jehcekah: This is going to sound totally cliche, I don't mean it to be. We TTC'd for 10 months before getting preggo. I read ALL of the websites, I charted my temps, I noted my fluids, all to no avail. I finally got SO discouraged that I gave up. I didn't time sex, I didn't temp, I didn't do anything. I got pregnant that month. Go figure. Try not to get too compulsive about it, it does affect your body.