Pregnancy Thread...TGIF, Sept 10th

[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...............….....Sophi Sky....................Born 8/31/04

ThininMex................W39...........….9/16/04.......Probably a Girl
Teach2Live..............W38..........….....9/22/04......Boy
little bear……….....….W38………….…9/22/04........Boy
aphexacid................W37..................9/28/04.…..Girl
babyblue26062........W37................10/4/04…….Boy
Bozo.....................….W37.................. 10/06/04
lizzyd.......................W33.............….. 10/21/04….Boy
MelissaBee..............W31...................11/??/04
Shenandoah............W30...............….11/14/04 (TWINS!!)
Mrs. Sarah...............W30...............….11/18/04...Boy
karatejen.................W29...............….11/26/04...Boy

GetNSlim.................W24.....................1 2/24/04...Boy?
surfdol...............…...W24.................†¦.12/28/04
supportinghubby.....W23....................12/30/04...Girl
DesperateInFL.........W22................….01/7/ 05....Girl?
Idahospud………….....W22………………… .01/9/05
GumDrop.................W20...................01/??/05
Viki..........................W20................. ..01/22/05...Girl
Shandril105…………...W20…………….. 01/23/05....Girl
ReinventingMe03.....W20.................01/24/05
Nyanchan………….....W20……………….01/31/05....Girl
metroames..............W19..................02/08/05
MadameX.................W18..................02/09/05...Girl
LivnLGNOmore.........W?..................02/??/05
Sapphires2000..........W15................. 3/3/05
lctchr........................W14................. 03/10/05
AmyJuli…………....…..…W14..…..……… .…03/10/05
JennPayton……………..W13…………….…. 03/13/05

NaturalMama23………..W?………………..??/??/05
blueyedgrl………………..W10……………†¦..3/31/05
Heather123...............W10.................4/??/05
Marthad....................W9?................4/??/05
Dar20.........................W8.................. 4/16/05
chels_hoff..................W5?.................5/15/05
mom2twoboys..........W?....................??/??/05
jeepifer......................W?.................. ...??/??/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!

[metroames]

Good morning ladies!

jeepifer! I added you to the list. If you happen to not be preggo would you like to be on the TTC list? We'll just assume you are pregnant for now until you test, ok?

Well, I eventually fell asleep and didn't even get up to pee during the day, so I got some good sleep anyway even though it wasn't my usual 9 hours, LOL!

I'm working the domestic weather desk tonight and watching Ivan. Jamacia is going to get wacked big time. Let's have those people in our prayers today. A direct hit from a category 5 could level that place.

The latest advisory has the eye of Ivan skimming the western coast of Florida by Monday night. The warmest sea surface temps are between Cuba and the southwest Florida coast so Ivan is bound to strengthen again after passing Cuba. Not to scare you Florida mommies, but there is absolutely no shear aloft that could diminish this thing. And with Cuba being mostly plains terrain-wise there probably won't be much friction to diminish Ivan significantly either. It ain't looking good. You'll all be in my prayers.

Well, I guess that is all for now ladies. Have a great Friday!

Amy

[Teach2Live]

Just wanted to post a quick "see ya soon!" to all of you. It's 11:30 at night here, and I am eating my "last meal" before my c-section tomorrow. Cannot eat after midnight, so dr. told me to grab a good snack as late as possible. Really doubting I'll sleep, but we'll see. I'm so nervous.

I probably won't be on to post again until next week (hopefully home from hospital Monday or Tuesday). Hoping it will all go easily and quickly, and that there won't be any complications. Scary!!!! Dh swore he wouldn't sleep at all, but he's in there sawing logs!!

Have a great weekend. Suzanne, hope you have that little girl SOON!!

[metroames]

Good luck! Praying for an easy delivery and speedy recovery!

[chels_hoff]

Good Luck Ellen!!!

xoxo Chelsea
Pregnant with our first!! ~ EDD 5/15/2005
Me ~ 30 Hubby ~31 ** together for 10 years !!
http://www.geocities.com/cyd_hoff

[BrattyChelle]

all goes smoothly with your recovery Teach!! Can't wait to see pics of your lil one when you return.

Ames....thanks for the info. on Ivan.

I woke early because I haven't been sleeping well at all with these storms out there. This is bad enough to go through, but 6 months pregnant...it's taking it's toll emotionally on me. Looks like we'll be spending the next few days revolving around 5 and 11 o'clock updates which it keeps going elsewhere/landing on top of us. As much as I hate this to hit anyone in FL...I feel selfish hoping it moves westward and misses my area again. But this storm would literally flood the entire area I live in with a direct hit which is shown this morning. I'm for everyone affected by this storm and hoping all of us in it's potential path remain safe. Sorry to ramble, I'm just really nervous about this one.

[GoJackets]

Teach2Live
Florida folks

[jeepifer]

Hi ladies!

Ames, thanks for adding me to the list, but my test was negative. I know we hadn't planned this cycle, but I'm still a little bummed. I guess Aunt Flo will be here any day, especially since my temp dropped this morning.

We're going to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, next week. Sending lots of that somehow they don't get flattened.

Good luck, Teach.

Hope the storm misses you, Chelsea.

ttfn everyone,
Jenn

[Dar20]

Gee, thanks Ames. Just kidding. I'm REALLY really nervous. I'm seriously ready to board up the house and just get out of town. But hubby is alot more relaxed than me and it's driving me crazy. There was a 2 1/2 hour wait for plywood in south Tampa yesterday. I'm terrified there won't be any left, and it's possible. Hubby has today off... he could go get some. Will he? NO! ARGHHH....... I could throttle him.

These hormones aren't helping keep me calm, either. And I'm stuck at work, when I could be figuring out what to pack up, what needs to be secured, etc. I don't think it will be a terribly productive day.. just like last Friday. Why do these always ruin our weekends?!

It is really not looking good for us. If it hits south of the bay, that's a bit better, but the winds will still be a concern (quadrant 4 is not the most dangerous - actually will push the storm surge away from land, and the land will help slow it down). If it hits us directly or north of us, we're all screwed. Desp will flood... pretty much all of St. Pete/Clearwater/Tampa will flood with the 10-15 foot storm surge they're predicting. And for me, personally, the winds will be terrible. My house won't flood, but all traffic ways in and out of my area will flood worse (it's bad enough already).

Our only hope is that it's NOT a Cat. 4 or 5 when it reaches us.

Jenn, sorry about the negative test. Are you going to 'try'?

Good luck, Ellen!!!

for Jamaica.

[babyblue26062]

WOW- What a bummer of a thread this morning. My heart goes out to all in Jamicia and Florida-

Ellen- for you that all goes well!

Jeepifer- Sorry it was neg-

Chelf-hoff- I just have to say I love your baby time line!!

My carpet is coming today- YAH!!!! I should have the nursery done this weekend. I can't beleive that in 2 1/2 weeks I will have another baby-

OOPS- Get-n-slim- Forgot to congratulate you on the little BOY!!!

[SmileyAmy]

I am crossing my fingers for all of you Florida mommies...I don't remember the hurricains being this bad. Is it ususally??

Ames ~ I assume the nausea is better finally. No comment on it this morning.

Teach2Live ~ I am probably too late, but good luck and I hope everything will go well!!

chels_hoff & Dena ~ Hi!

Jenn ~ I am so sorry your test didn't come out positive. And you were so sure. I hope you keep trying and continue to chat with us all. Keep us updated.

Darlene ~ I will be thinking of you this weekend. I hope all goes well. Me and DH are the same as you and your DH. I am the worrier always wanting to know what is coming next and he is so laid back saying "don't worry". Drives me mad!!

Kristen ~ Yay on your carpet coming today!!

Hi to anyone who pops in later!!

So, silly question - DH and I usually (before ttc) only had sex one, maybe twice a week if DH was lucky. Now in the past 8 days, we have had sex 4 times - five if you count tonight and 6 if you count tomorrow for good measure!! I am almost getting tired of it. Last night, I was litterally like "Okay, lets just do it - no foreplay, nothing, lets just get this over with so I can go to bed." Did anyone else feel like this? I am almost dreading sex tonight.

[Dar20]

Originally posted by SmileyAmy
So, silly question - DH and I usually (before ttc) only had sex one, maybe twice a week if DH was lucky. Now in the past 8 days, we have had sex 4 times - five if you count tonight and 6 if you count tomorrow for good measure!! I am almost getting tired of it. Last night, I was litterally like "Okay, lets just do it - no foreplay, nothing, lets just get this over with so I can go to bed." Did anyone else feel like this? I am almost dreading sex tonight.

LOL, sorry Amy, but no. I'm the one with the higher libido (hubby has low testosterone), so TTC was like a free pass for me. We used to go months with no sex, and it was a very frustrating and depressing time for me. Now that I'm pregnant, the fun stops. I'd give anything to have a husband that actually desired sex, well, except trade in the one I have.

[karatejen]

Dar~like you, Ivan is about all I can think about. I was amazed at how 40-60 mph winds affected North Fl. We still have some schools that are closed and areas that are completely flooded. We got the "dirty part" of Frances because we were to the right of her when she came by. Our local weatherman was saying, as of last night, that if Ivan hit where predicted, we could see 60-80 mph winds. Even though it is hard, I am going to try to get through the weekend without obsessing over Ivan, as he isn't even supposed to show where he is going for a couple more days. I just really hope he doesn't veer north......just stay straight and miss FL all together .

Smiley~no hurricane season is not usually this bad. In recorded history the two closest that two hurricanes ever hit FL were 6 weeks apart. We are now going for 3 hurricanes in 5 weeks. Absolutely unheard of....just awful!!! Almost everyone in the state has been affected by one or both so far. It just sucks to think that possibly people who lost everything to Charley or Frances will have to go through his again.

Ames~keep us FL mommies up to date.....we trust you. You're the expert .

[SmileyAmy]

Originally posted by Dar20
LOL, sorry Amy, but no. I'm the one with the higher libido (hubby has low testosterone), so TTC was like a free pass for me. We used to go months with no sex, and it was a very frustrating and depressing time for me. Now that I'm pregnant, the fun stops. I'd give anything to have a husband that actually desired sex, well, except trade in the one I have.

Sometimes I think there is something wrong with me. I just don't care to have it. I could go weeks without it - could care less. It isn't that it is bad or anything. Once we are doing it I enjoy it, but I just don't "crave it". And, it isn't just since we were married - I have always been like this. Am I a freak?

[Dar20]

Originally posted by SmileyAmy
Am I a freak?

No, you're not. In a perfect world, those with the same libido levels would be married to each other. There are those in the world who just don't desire it, and those who can't get enough. On iVillage.com, there is actually a message board for people like me.. in a relationship with "Clashing Libidos". Our hormone levels dictate our interest. Hubby used to be interested in sex, used to desire and crave it when we were younger and it was great. Then, about the time we got married (we've been together 12+ years, married 5), it dropped dramatically. It was so rough on me - I had a feeling that since I was now "wife", I was no longer desirable. We fought and fought, and it was horrible. Anyways, he finally went to the dr. this spring and found out his testosterone levels were very low. He also discovered he suffered from ED, and was able to get Viagra for it.

He finally made an effort to find out what was wrong and did something about it. While there are still many nights where I ask for it and he's not in the mood, there are alot more nights than there used to be where he is willing to accomodate me and occasionally he'll even initiate. He's made the effort to meet me partway, and that's really all I can hope for.

Your relationship is more normal.. it's 'accepted' by society that men want it more than women. Women typically have alot more on their plate than men do (paying bills, feeding the family, cleaning house, etc.), and sex is not in the forefront of their minds. For me and DH, to have it backwards, is not really talked about and makes it more frustrating. There are lots of drugs out there to help women 'get in the mood', but nothing really for men. The only solution is testosterone therapy, which makes him sterile!!!

[Mrs Sarah]

Morning ladies!! I'm back at work today and feeling a lot better. I have a doc appt this afternoon and will be having another u/s! I'm excited. This baby is getting so big! I sit with my hand on my belly and I can feel his head and back and knees... I can't wait to hold him!!

Dierdre: Yesterday you mentioned that you wanted to see pictures of other women's belly's... well, have I got a website for you! I look at this all the time. It's Amazing Pregnancy It has ultrasound pics, 3D ultrasound pics, and belly pics, plus a lot of other good info. Check it out!

I also found another great site yesterday! Discovery Health Go to that page and click on the pregnancy banner. They have all of these informative videos that cover each month of pregnancy. Very cool!

for Florida and Jamaica!

Ellen: Yay!!! Your day is finally here!!!

DFL: You guys are in my prayers!!

jeepifer: I'm sorry about the negative test. I know how hard those are. Keep on trying... it will happen!

Dar: You are in my prayers too!

Jen: Hi!

Smiley: I have a higher libido than DH, but I did find myself getting tired of it. Not really tired of sex per se, just tired of having everything planned all of the time. But, the end result is worth it!

[babyblue26062]

Amy- I am sure you are not a freak- DH and I are very fortunate we have the same libido- We pretty much have sex as often as possible. I don't know if this is because we don't get to spend a lot of time together because of our work schedules or what. He works nights- 12 hours shifts- 7pm-7am. So whenever he has a day off we are so happy to see each other we so happy to actually be together one thing always leads to another- LOL! We average 3-4 days a week depending on his schedule. When I had Jessica it killed us to wait so long to have sex. The doctor told us to wait 6 weeks- we waited 3 1/2 - We have been together 17 years and it is still awesome. (Only been having sex 16 years because we where in HS and young when we started dating and we waited a year to have sex.)

Maybe you need not to concentrate so hard on ttc and just enjoy being together. Maybe not say we will definitly do the deed just enjoy each others company. Maybe watch some steamy movies to get in the mood. We like to give massages- Do you have a lot of stress in your life? Maybe that is the problem? Good luck-

[karatejen]

Originally posted by Mrs Sarah
Morning ladies!! I'm back at work today and feeling a lot better. I have a doc appt this afternoon and will be having another u/s! I'm excited.

Glad you are feeling better. I have a dr's appt today, too. But I don't get another u/s until 32 weeks. I guess some offices do more u/s than others, . My first u/s was at 20 weeks. My SIL has already had 3 and she is 4 weeks behind me. His activity level makes him very "real" to me, but I would love to "see" him more often. Sigh....just a little while longer. Have a good appt!

[Mrs Sarah]

Originally posted by karatejen
Glad you are feeling better. I have a dr's appt today, too. But I don't get another u/s until 32 weeks. I guess some offices do more u/s than others, . My first u/s was at 20 weeks. My SIL has already had 3 and she is 4 weeks behind me. His activity level makes him very "real" to me, but I would love to "see" him more often. Sigh....just a little while longer. Have a good appt!

Hmm... I wonder why they do them so differently? They did an u/s to confirm my pregnancy and to see the heartbeat. Then, they did one at 20 weeks and told me that this one at 30 weeks would be my last one... so I dunno??

Either way, I am very excited to see him too... I can't wait! Soon you will see yours too!

[SmileyAmy]

Kristen ~ thanks for not making me feel like a freak. It amazes me how much stuff I share with you girls. You guys are awsome and make me feel normal.

Anyway, there is stress right now with DH being out of work. And, I am a big worry wart - all the time. I am constantly thinking about the bills that are on the kitchen table, or what if the car breaks or when we do have a baby, how will we manage. But I don't think that is why I don't "crave" sex. We usually work opposite schedules too (when DH is working). We have been together for 7 years, married for 3 1/2, he was my first. I have always been like this. Even when we dated, we did it like once or twice a week. I feel badly sometimes. DH is always ready for it - it is always me that is like "leave me alone - I am not in the mood". He has complained recently that it is always about me - never about him. Not pissed or anything, just making a point. So, I have tried to be a little more spontaneous lately because I do sort of see his point. I just hope he doesn't think of this baby making sex as "all about me" too. The first few times last week of ttc - was fun, no stress, kinda nice to just give in. But now, it is like ugh...not again. Maybe after tonight or tomorrow, we should rest for a few days especially since according to talking to you guys and counting, I should be ovulating today. So, if I listened to you all correctly, the chances of getting pregnant after ovulation is pretty slim...right?

[Suzanne]

Hi Mommies,

Ellen, wishing you the best with your delivery! I am so jealous that you are almost done and I´m just here waiting....

Little Bear, where are you? Don´t tell me I am just going to sit at the top of the list while you all pass me by....

Smiley, we were ttc for over a year before I finally conceived last Sept (a year ago today as a matter of fact). I lost that baby but got pregnant with this one 6 weeks after the miscarriage. During the time that we were ttc, we just did it whenever we felt like it. I usually get hornier as ovulation approaches then I totally lose interest after. Nature´s way of making things happen! Sorry you are getting tired of it, I could never force myself to have sex just for the sake of conception. Either I want to or I don´t, DH always wants to so that makes it easier when I am ovulating. The good news is that the best sex I have ever had has been when I am pregnant. And the bigger I get, the better the sex. It´s getting kind of awkward but that doesn´t diminish my desire or enjoyment.

Kristen, that is so romantic that you two are still so in love after 17 years!

Sarah, glad to hear you are feeling better!

Welcome Jeep!

FL Moms, I am thinking about you all the time as we watch hurricane Ivan. We had one year with 4 near misses and I know how stressful it is getting ready, evacuating, and waiting waiting waiting.....We are expecting to get some waves here but hopefully that is all.

Saludos,

Suzanne

[babyblue26062]

Suzanne- No progress??? Sorry- sending labor vibes your way!!

Sarah- Glad you are feeling better. I think it is just the doctors preference on the u/s. Isn't it great that you get to see the baby! I got a flyer the other day from Toys-r-us = they are having good sales this month on baby items. That bassinate (sp) that I told you I got at the yard sale for $20 was in the flyer for $80!!!!

Amy- -

[GetNSlim]

Jeez, ladies, you all have been quite the chatters the last few days!!!

Ames-Thanks for keeping everything upday at the top of the page and everything!! It is so nice to see it up there each morning!!

here also for all you FL ladies.

ThininMex-Hope you go into labor soon...oh...and the good thing about wanting sex morning in the last stages is that it is supposed to help labor get going!

Sarah-I don't know why some doctor's do u/s more often than others. With my last 2 pregnancies I only had 2 done, one at the beginning and one between 22-25 weeks. I'm having another one done this time when I am 30 weeks just to confirm it's a boy!

Jeepifer!

SmileyAmy- *crossing my fingers everything works out for you*

Teach2Live- Good luck! We're for you!