Pregnancy Thread....Wednesday, September 15

[metroames]

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
Teach2Live..........David Morton..................Born 9/10/04

ThininMex................W40...........….9/16/04........Probably a Girl
little bear……….....…..W39………….….9/22/04........Boy
aphexacid................W38...............9/28/04.…....Girl
babyblue26062.......W38...............10/4/04……...Boy
Bozo.....................…W38................10/06/04
lizzyd.......................W34.............…10/21/04…...Boy
MelissaBee..............W32................11/??/04
Shenandoah............W31................11/14/04.....(TWINS!!)
Mrs. Sarah...............W31................11/18/04......Boy
karatejen.................W30...............11/26/04......Boy

GetNSlim..................W25................12/24/04......Boy?
surfdol...............…....W25................12/28/04
supportinghubby......W24................12/30/04.....Girl
DesperateInFL..........W23................01/7/ 05......Girl
Idahospud…………......W23……………….0 1/9/05
GumDrop...................W21................01/??/05
Viki............................W21............... .01/22/05.....Girl
Shandril105………….....W21…………….. 01/23/05.....Girl
ReinventingMe03.......W21...............01/24/05
Nyanchan…………........W21………………. 01/31/05.....Girl
metroames................W20................02/08/05
MadameX...................W19................02/09/05.....Girl
LivnLGNOmore...........W?...................02/??/05
Sapphires2000...........W16................03/03/05
lctchr..........................W15............... ..03/10/05
AmyJuli…………....…..…..W15..…..……⠀¦.…03/10/05
JennPayton……………....W14…………….†¦.03/13/05

NaturalMama23………..W?………………...... ??/??/05
blueyedgrl………………..W11……………†¦....03/31/05
Heather123...............W11...................04/??/05
Marthad.....................W10?.................0 4/??/05
Dar20........................W9................... ..04/16/05
chels_hoff..................W6?................... 05/15/05
mom2twoboys...........W?.....................??/??/05

Green12........................................... ...Trying!
2BFitHourglass.................................... Trying!
michigangrad...................................... .Trying!
Kidj4............................................. .......Trying!
SmileyAmy......................................... ..Trying!
lil miss.............................................. ...Trying!
AZparalegal....................................... ..Trying!
ChristieJ......................................... .....Trying!
Miss Gigl.............................................. Trying!
MarriedinSept..................................... .Trying!
jehcekah.......................................... ....Trying!
Nicole133......................................... ....Trying!
jeepifer.......................................... ......Trying!

[metroames]

Good morning ladies!

Congratulations Teach2Live! Sorry about the complications with the C-section. Praying for a fast recovery.

Quick glance at Ivan.....forecast to hit Mobile, Alabama Thursday morning as a category 4.

Not a lot of time this morning as there is lots of turbulence in the Atlantic. I'll check back later....

Ames

[chels_hoff]

Ames ~ Thanks for all the info on Ivan & I think the diaper thing is cute. I was also thinking about stocking up now when I see good sales.

Des ~ Congrats on the GIRL conformation how exciting!! Thanks for the pics, that is SO neat!! You can send some girly dust my way!!

Darlene ~ You can add me to the MIL from hell group. Sorry she stresses you out... oh how I can relate to that. Like the fact that your due date is almost 3 weeks ahead of mine so I can see what to look forward to. Love the sound of Daddy boot camp and boy does David need it... will have to see if it is offered around here

SMILEYAmy ~ Hello!! How is the 2WW going?? If this was not your month you should get an OPK (ovulation predictor kit) for the next go around. You crack me up, watch out I may send you some chocolate covered creepy crawlies now that I know of your fondness for them!

Little Bear/Suzanne ~ hope you have babies to hold in your arms soon!!

Sarah ~ Poor hubby!! LOL I have had quite a few friends who have been in their 3rd trimester during the end of summer and they seem so uncomfortable. That’s one of the reasons why we tried for a May baby.

GetNSlim ~ Sorry to hear about your back!! You mentioned B-12, do you know anything about B-2??

MadameX ~ WOW I would have freaked if I got a bill like that!!

GoJackets ~ you and Des have got me SO excited about getting my u/s ! And my first appt. (and its only a paper one) isn't until the 28th!!

Ellen ~ Congratulations on the new member of your family!! Will be waiting for photos!! Hope you fell better soon....

Vili ~ sorry to hear you may be coming down with something. My old stand bye used to be an Ottawalla strawberry C-monster and the all natural "Airborne" fizzy tablets and gum drop type things I get them at Trader Joes). Personally I would hold of on the Tylenol until I started to get a fever then I would take it to protect the baby.

Nicole ~ Hello I don’t believe I have met you before... hope that your mom is right for your sake!!

Miss Gigl ~ Good luck, keeping my fingers crossed for you!!

Hello to anyone I missed !!

Well I threw a pity party for myself this weekend, and it extended onto Monday....LOL. Had a job today and that seemed to snap me out of it!! So about my little pity party. My best friend calls me at 10:00 on Friday night to let me know that her and her husband would not be staying with us (she had Army drill 10 min from my house all weekend) because his cousin was in town for the week and he just showed up that night, she would have called me sooner but they just got back from having dinner with him. Joe her husband said it would be rude not to entertain him the next evening. To make I long story short I invited all of them to dinner Sat night (I had purchased all the food ect about 1 hr. before her call) and Amy called me at 3pm and said that Joe said he didn’t want to incontinence his cousin. So I suggested brunch the next day during there lunch break, she didn’t call me till 5 when they where on there way home. I know with me being PG I am overly emotional.. but I was crushed that I didn't get to tell my best friend this weekend. I had the cutest way to tell her to. I am so sick of her husband and all she has sacrificed for him, and how he has changed her (but that's another way too long post...lol) As a mini example he gilted her into NOT going to her 10 year reunion, that she was even on the event committee for in order to attend his 2nd cousins 3rd wedding. I am just to frustrated! Whewww I feel better now. Sorry for letting all that out, you guys must think I am wacko!! To change the subject my photography job today I just love shooting newborns and Megan was the perfect model!! Her mom even guessed that I was PG, she said I have this glow and the way I was giving her baby googlie eyes!! I will post a couple of the shots in a bit. On my baby news I am still worried about the whole m/c factor will feel better after the 8 week mark as that’s when I m/c last time. But I wont feel 100% ok till after the all illusive 1st trimester is over. I went to Kaiser yesterday to pee in a cup because they wont make the first appt. till they confirm it. So my clerical appt is on the 28th and I will be 7 weeks 2 day PG!! Well I guess I will go to bed before I ramble on till the morning, its weird how tired I am all day but I am SO wide awake right not that I think I need some herbal tea!! Thanks for listening all you ladies are great, I am afraid I would go insane without you guys!!




xoxo Chels
Pregnant with our First!!

[Marthad]

Hi everyone, I'm back!

Things seem to be going well with baby. I had an early u/s at 6 1/2 weeks and saw the heartbeat--she said I was measuring 5 1/2 weeks, but wasn't concerned, I'm sure about my dates. The doctor (might have to change doctors...) put me on progesterone to help make the pregnancy "stick" She wasn't sure if it would work, and didn't even do any blood tests to check if my hormone levels were high/low? She didn't weigh me (can't complain too much about that though!) or take any urine or...what are those called?...vitals? Blood pressure, etc. No breast exam either. She did pull out the speculum and show it to me to prove there was no blood, which I found rather vulgar. Anyhow, today I have my first appt with the midwife. I have no idea what to expect from that....I'll let you know how it goes.

I've had some m/s and am sad to be in charge of the food again, why can't mom come and cook for me!? LOL I have NOT been sticking to any sort of healthy low carb food, but I'm doing better. Mostly I feel sick if I don't eat anything, and then it's very difficult to eat, b/c everything nausiates me--so it's kind of like a self fufilling prophecy. I did have one spontaneous spew after a breakfast of jello and prenatal vitamin which proved to be quite humorous, but have now started taking my vitamin at night.

The US was great, it was really hard to come back here, I even cried at immigration when she asked how long I was staying. But I have to admit it was good to sleep in our own bed!

Congrats to the new mommies! I have to go get caught up on past posts.

Oh, whoever starts the thread tomorrow, I'm 10 weeks, 3 days and my due date is April 11th, 2005. Thanks!

[BrattyChelle]

Good Morning!!

Congratulations Ellen and to the world David!! Sorry you had so many complications...and I'm for a speedy recovery for you. Will your upcoming surgery and physical state until them complicate you caring for David?

chels...try to relax and enjoy your pregnancy. I know it can be hard with all the hormone's we have raging in is...but a happy mommy is a happy baby

Marthad....welcome back!! Glad to hear you made it safely. Hope the nausea goes away for you. Mine took until about week 10 to subside. Definitely stick to evening prenatal vitamins vs. morning....that made a world of difference for me.


Doing well here....everyone at work was excited to see Elana's u/s pictures. I work in a rehab. center and have for over 2 years permanent and 5 years before that on contract....so many feel this is "our" baby.

I feel blessed that at my weight I'm having a somewhat problem free pregnancy as a girl I work with who is thin and healthy is having a lot of problems (she's due the same day I am). We found out yesterday that she's been put on bedrest yet again and I'm keeping her in thoughts.
Suddenly my sitting outside in the heat isn't as bad as it feels sometimes.

[karatejen]

Congratulations Teach!!! Hope you get to feeling better soon!!

Martha~Welcome back! Just eat what you can for now and improve on it when m/s disappears in a few weeks.

BBL

[Dar20]

Yay, Martha's back! Glad to hear you are doing well. You sound like me.. m/s has totally wrecked my low carb eating, but what can you do for now? It gets better each day, but I think that's because I've found ways to battle it. Well, you'd think I'd lose weight since my eating is all wacky, but most of it is high carb food so that doesn't help. I've gained 6 pounds. Ugh.

We had our ultrasound on 9/1. Here's a link to the thread with a pic, if you wanted to see it... September 1

Anyways, had my second appt. yesterday. He did do an internal exam.. said my uterus is nice a big like a grapefruit but still tipped. He expects it to move in the next month or so. Also, my toxoplasmosis came back negative which surprised me! Otherwise, everything is fine. Bloodwork was better than great, he said. I was weighed, but not 'measured'. We discussed the quad screen test. I don't want it, hubby thinks maybe I should take it. I don't see the point.

He also said I could take Dulcolax or some other laxative if I get too uncomfortable.

Otherwise, doing well here. Weather is kind of icky today, but SO glad that Ivan turned (sorry, Mobile!). Ames, thanks so much for keeping us all updated. Now, here comes Jean!

Chelsea, sorry you didn't get a chance to tell your bf yet. Any chance you guys can meet for dinner this week? Just the two of you?

Michelle, what do you do for a living that you are outside all day?

Viki, I hope you feel better soon!

Nicole, hopefully today is your day.

[SmileyAmy]

Hello Everyone!

Ames ~ You are so great with all the updates on the weather. I don't even need to watch the news at night...I just pop in here first thing in the morning and there it is!

Chels ~Bummer that you didn't get to tell your friend. You were agonizing over how to tell her - came up with the perfect idea - and you didn't even get to use it. When will you get to see her? Also just take it easy with the whole m/c thing. Stress will only make it worse.

Martha ~ Welcome back. I am sorry your return was so sad. It gets better though. I go to visit my mother in Canada and I am a wreck when I have to leave her. About your doctor - that is so weird that he/she didn't do anything. I would start looking for a new one!

DespInFL ~ That is too bad about your friend at work. I hope everything turns out okay for her. I can't wait to tell people at work when I do get pregnant - we are all really close here so I know how your coworkers feel.

karatejen ~ Hi!

Darlene ~ Glad your appointment went well!

So, it was so cute - last night when I went to go tell DH that he had to clean the litter box before I could get out why he was like "Are you pregnant?!?!" Unfortunately, I had to say no - or at least I don't know yet.

Question - it is bad that I haven't had sex in three days? I think I ovulated last Friday, the 10th - and had sex Thursday, Friday and Saturday. So, my chances are low that it would take now, right? Or should I be doing it - just in case?

So, here are the pictures of my new nephew, born Sunday, September 12th - Trace Xavier Coughlin. The woman in the picture is my mom - Trace's step-nana!

[Dar20]

Awww.. Amy, too cute.

If you're pretty sure you ovulated, sex now would just be for fun.

[SmileyAmy]

Originally posted by Dar20
Awww.. Amy, too cute.

If you're pretty sure you ovulated, sex now would just be for fun.

Thank you...he is cute. He already needs a haircut!!

I don't feel like having fun...did it too much last week. I just want a break. Maybe I will give in tonight - for DH's sake.

[babyblue26062]

Good morning Mommies-

Martha- Welcome back- sorry it was so hard to leave the us!

Nicole, Suzanne and Amy- Labor vibes being sent your way!!!

Amy- on the husband changing the litter box!! Trace is adorable!

Ames- Thanks for all the update!

Viki- Hope you feel better soon.

Hi to everyone else-

Not much going on here. The person taking over my desk for maternity leave is starting tomorrow so I might not be posting as much since I only have 7 days to train her. I felt so bad my dh called me from work last night but Jessica was in the tub and the cordless was charging so I had to hang up and I fell asleep before I called him back and this morning he said he just called to say "happy anniversary" from our first date 17 years ago- I felt so bad- I didn't even think of that yesterday. Man did I fell like an A@@- So now I am trying to think of something special to do for him. -

Well my hospital started the strike today. I really hope it only lasts one day like they are saying- - I don't want to worry about that - ya know!

BBL

[MadameX]

Happy Wednesday!

Will this be delivery day for Suzanne and LittleBear?

Many congrats to Ellen on the happy arrival of David.

Okay, I need inspiration: What are you making for dinner tonight? I have no clue. Dh is doing strict low carb (not Induction levels although I think he should consider it) because he has gained a few pounds along with me! He has been enticed by my LC bread and fruit and stuff. He wants to eat whatever I do, LOL. I guess I'll need to hide in the garage if I want to eat an apple! I make LC dishes for our main meals and then get my more carby stuff in on my own time.
It was down to 29 degrees here last night! I guess fall is here...time to turn on the heat.
I was reading in bed last night (on my side) and my right arm was laying over my lower belly, just resting there. right away, I felt...THUMP...THUMP...THUMP! I think I was being kicked or swatted because she hates to be squished!

Smiley~LOVE the pics of your new nephew! Is he the first grandchild? Your Mom looks so thrilled. I agree w/Dar, sex at this point is purely recreational.

Dar~Yay on the great appointment and that all your tests came back good! I still get weighed too...I don't know when they start measuring with the tape. Fundal height, I guess. Who knows? I liked that article you posted on China yesterday. With those statistics, I would feel uneasy if I lived there and had a boy now...what if he was one of the ones who never got a wife? Isn't something similar happening in India?

Hi Jen!

Desp~That's great that your coworkers are so supportive. In one of my pregnancy and exercising books it said that "heat stress" (like when the mother gets hot) actually helps the baby handle stress of delivery better.

Martha~Welcome back! It sounds like you had a great trip. Your doctor does sound a little different, at 10 weeks (Yay for you!!!) they should do more, IMO. Maybe it's different in Sweden.

Chels~I am sorry you didn't get to tell your best friend. How had you planned to do it? I hope the boyfriend isn't too controlling. FWIW, when I first met my DH he really dictated what our plans would be, and I missed my friend's wedding when his mother was in town. Well, we sat at home with his mom and I still regret missing Susie's wedding. She didn't really keep in touch with me after that. My DH is totally not like that now (or I just learned to assert myself w/o fear of losing him, LOL...now he expects me to tell HIM what our agenda is!)

Amy~Thanks for the daily weather, girl!

BBL

Kelley

[MadameX]

Originally posted by babyblue26062

I felt so bad my dh called me from work last night but Jessica was in the tub and the cordless was charging so I had to hang up and I fell asleep before I called him back and this morning he said he just called to say "happy anniversary" from our first date 17 years ago- I felt so bad- I didn't even think of that yesterday. Man did I fell like an A@@- So now I am trying to think of something special to do for him. -

BBL

Oh, Kristen, that is so sweet of your DH to remember! Maybe get some Martinelli's sparkling apple juice for you and some Champagne for him?

Kelley

[karatejen]

Kristen~Only two more weeks!! Are you getting nervous? Sending that the strike is short lived.

Kelley~Hi ! 29 degress !!! I can't even imagine. We are lucky to get into the low 70s this time of year.

Smiley~ Hi !

Dar~ I didn't get measured until I started showing. I was about 6 months along. Pretty much after my first appt that consisted of bloodwork and an internal exam, I have only had vitals taken and listened to the heartbeat. Only differences in that routine was an AFP test at 17 weeks (that I declined), a u/s at 20 weeks, and a glucose test at 25 weeks. Pretty routine, I think.

Hi! to everyone else!!

[Dar20]

Kelley, DH has put on a few pounds, too. Since I'm not strict LC'ing, it doesn't help him. We made fajitas for dinner last night. I take some chicken breasts and season with fajita seasoning, and grill them along with some italian sausage (not really mexican, but I like the flavor). Then, I saute some sweet peppers (last night I used a red, yellow, and orange) with more of the seasoning - I don't add any oil or water.. the peppers sweat enough to keep from sticking. When the peppers and meat are done, I chop up the meat and toss with the peppers. We serve on romaine lettuce leaves (use them for the 'tortillas') with sour cream, cheddar cheese, salsa, or whatever. I can never get enough of it. Even with m/s, it's one of my favorites I can still eat.

Another favorite of ours is to grill some b/s chicken breasts. When they are about 1/2 way done, I wrap them in applewood smoked bacon (you can use your favorite bacon), secure with toothpicks, and throw back on the grill until done and bacon is cooked. Then, place a slice of Havarti cheese on it to melt. So yummy and so low carb. Havarti cheese is very low carb and melts heavenly.

Hopefully those help inspire you.

Kristen, you had DH are just so cute. Perhaps buy him a small gift? Believe it or not, my hubby actually likes it when I bring home flowers. He's such a cheese sometimes.

[SmileyAmy]

Originally posted by MadameX
Smiley~LOVE the pics of your new nephew! Is he the first grandchild? Your Mom looks so thrilled. I agree w/Dar, sex at this point is purely recreational.

Hey Kelley...He is the first grandchild for my stepfather/mother. Although, my mother says that whenever I have a child, that will be her REAL first grandchild. I was kinda upset why my stepbrother told us he was having a baby because I was afraid that would take away from me giving my mother her first grandchild. She reassured me that that would not be the case. She also told me not to go out and rush getting pregnant because of this - little does she know!!

[MadameX]

Originally posted by SmileyAmy
She reassured me that that would not be the case. She also told me not to go out and rush getting pregnant because of this - little does she know!!

Amy~LOL tell her there's something in the water...

Thanks for the dinner ideas, Dar! Those sound great! I think I'll try the chicken one tonight.

[babyblue26062]

Jen- Yah I am a little nervous. Can't beleive it will be here so soon.

Kelly- Champagne sounds so good!! I think I might make him a special dinner this weekend- since I haven't cooked any big meals lately.

Dar- That B/S chicken breast sounds so good. It's so weird to think I will have to think about losing weight soon!

[Dar20]

Originally posted by SmileyAmy
She also told me not to go out and rush getting pregnant because of this - little does she know!

This makes me wonder.. for how many of you was TTC a private matter b/w you, DH, and dr? Or, on the flip side, how many of you shared your struggles with family?

Our parents knew. And a couple very close friends.

We told my in-laws out of respect for OUR sanity. My SIL has 3 kids.. I've been hearing since I was 18 (when I started dating DH).. "so, when are you going to have kids" or "here, take the baby.. you need practice". With our struggles, these comments were really taking their toll on my patience and stress level. So, we broke down and told them all about our problems. It was kind of a weird conversation, but we wanted them to understand we may not have children (this was back when we were waiting on hubby's sperm count results). We made them aware of how much their comments hurt us.. of course, they didn't realize they were doing it. My MIL also knew what medication I was on. Funnily enough we conceived the weekend they left.

Anyways, my parents found out that we were struggling when my Mom noticed my BBT chart on my nightstand during their visit in June. My parents have never ever asked us about children. They knew we were happy with our animals, and also.. my parents were older when they had kids (vs. my in-laws who were 21). Anyways, I kept my Mom up to date on what drugs I was taking and all. During my visit a few weeks ago, when I was 6 weeks, I played it like we were still TTC, and she grilled me on my chart, CM, etc. It was an interesting conversation, but kind of neat to know that my Mom knew all about it.. since she did the same 30 years ago. Some methods never change, I guess.

[Mrs Sarah]

Morning!!

It has been really cold at night here and I'm in heaven!! I love it!! I hope it sticks around and fall is actually here. My back isn't aching anymore today, so that's good news. My belly is still pretty achy though. I think it's growing more. It really hurts when I stand up, it just feels heavy and like my lower belly muscles are getting stretched. But, my little man is very active and moving all around. I love that I can see my whole belly moving now. So cool!!

Ames: Hi!!

chels: Aren't pregnancy hormones a ****** somtimes? I'm sorry you weren't able to tell your bestfriend...

Martha: My m/s stuck around until about 17 weeks. It really helped if I ate several small meals throughout the day. Hopefully it will be over for you soon!!

DFL: I'm so glad you have had a healthy pregnancy as well! You see so many people go through problem after problem. that we all have uneventful pregnancies!

Jen: Hi!

Dar: I'm glad your appointment went well yesterday! That's great news! I did have the quad screen test but really debated on it. There is such a risk of false postives. But, I'm a person that just has to know, so I opted to take it. Our results were great so I was very relieved that I did it. But had they gone the other way I would have been a wreck. It's a hard call. You know what's best for you. On the TTC front, we didn't tell anyone. I didn't want people calling me every month to see if it had happened or not. So we kept it private. In fact, my parents still think that our little one is a surprise baby, although we had been trying for 10 months.

Smiley: Your nephew is just precious!! Look at all that hair!!!

Kristen: That is so sweet!!! What a great guy!

Kelley: I wish I had an inspiring meal to make for dinner. I never know what to make. Argh!

[GetNSlim]

Good morning ladies....all is well here with my pregnancy...but both kiddies aren't feeling well so I don't really have time for personals. Just wanted to pop in and say hello....and glad to see it looks like everyone is doing ok! Talk to you all later...maybe when they go down for their naps!

[SmileyAmy]

Sarah ~ glad you are feeling better today!

Darlene ~ My close friends know that we are ttc and so doesn't DH's aunt - we were friends before DH and started dating. Neither family know. DH's family would ask all the time and might get annoying although, I know they would be excited. My family definitly doesn't know because they would not be happy about it.

[BrattyChelle]

Dar...glad to hear your appointment went so well. In hindsight, I wish I hadn't taken the QuadScreen. My doc was more than understanding when we declined my hubby's CF testing (I'm positive) once she saw we were educated and well researched on the reasons as to why we declined. As for my job....I'm a music therapist at a psychiatric rehab. facility. Unfortunately, I specialize on the high risk behavior locked unit so for safety, they popped me outside working with those who stay out all day on our fenced in patio.

Amy....cute nephew!!

Babyblue....yoru husband sounds like a sweetie. I'm sure anything you do will be enough for him. Sounds like he realizes how blessed he is to be with you for so long. Hope the hospital gets its act together before you need them!!

Kelley....I'm so jealous of your 29 degrees!! We're enjoying low 80's due to Ivan and you'd think we were enjoying winter!!

karatejen....HI

MrsSarah....too cool on the belly thing. I hope my hubby can at least feel mine with the weight I carry that was there pre-pregnancy.

Ooohhh recipes...Kelley....I swear by a Monterey Chicken recipe I love so much. Marinade breasts in a LC Italian dressing. Place in oven at 350 and cook until juice runs clear. In skillet, place 1 tbsp butter to melt. Saute chopped onion until transparent. Add small can chopped green chili's to warm. Place on top of cooked chicken breasts, top with monterey cheese slice and return to oven to melt cheese. While cheese is melting, place another tbsp. of butter in skillet and saute mushroom slices with a little bit of garlic powder. Plate chicken breast and top with mushrooms...yummmmm.



Well, I'm officially home early today. Seems Ivan is impacting our coastal area more than we expected. I l