Pregnancy Thread....Wednesday 10/6

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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.....................Sophie Sky......................Born 8/31/04
Teach2Live............David Morton..................Born 9/10/04
Shenandoah..........Surrogate Twins.............Born 9/20/04
babyblue26062.....Alexander Jude...............Born 9/29/04

ThininMex................W42...............09/16/04........Probably a Girl
little bear.................W42...............09/22/04........Boy
aphexacid................W41...............09/28/04........Girl
Bozo........................W40...............10/06/04
lizzyd.......................W37................10/21/04.......Boy
Mrs. Sarah...............W34................11/18/04......Boy
karatejen.................W33...............11/26/04.......Boy
ChristinaK................W32...............12/02/04.......Boy
GetNSlim...................W28................12/24/04......Boy?
supportinghubby......W27................12/30/04......Girl

DesperateInFL..........W26................01/07/05......Girl
Idahospud................W26................01/09/05
Viki............................W24............... .01/22/05......Girl
Shandril105...............W24............... 01/23/05......Girl
ReinventingMe03.......W24................01/24/05
Nyanchan...................W24...............01/31/05......Girl
metroames................W23................02/08/05......Boy
MadameX...................W23................02/09/05......Girl
Sapphires2000...........W19...............03/03/05
lctchr..........................W18............... .03/10/05
AmyJuli.......................W18................0 3/10/05
JennPayton................W17................03/13/05
blueyedgrl..................W14..................0 3/31/05
Heather123................W14..................04/??/05
Marthad.....................W13................... 04/11/05

Dar20.........................W12................. .04/16/05
Jefinner......................W12................. .04/16/05
mom2twoboys...........W10....................05/07/05
chels_hoff..................W9.................... 05/15/05
Denise85...................W8....................0 5/22/05

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!
StrawberryGirl.................................... ..Trying!
AnnieO............................................ .....Trying!
speckle........................................... ......Trying!

[metroames]

Good morning ladies.

Hmmm....no word from our overdue mommies yesterday....ya'll think it was the day? Interestingly, at my appointment yesterday my doctor came in late and then had to rush out again within 30 seconds because she got beeped. I guess she was the doctor on call for delivery and had 3 about to all come at once! Maybe yesterday was the day for babies to come. Well, another doctor came to see me shortly after and she was really nice and answered all my question and assured me the weight gain wasn't the end of the world (although I thought so ), so I didn't care.

I'm still a little depressed about the weight gain though. I just hope I can keep it under control now. I still have trouble with a lot of the food I ate while on Atkins, but I'll try to do the best I can I guess. Hopefully getting out and raking leaves during the next several weeks will help me keep the weight gain in check. I haven't exercised since the morning sickness set in, so I'm sure the lack of activity has added to the weight gain. I know that I can take it off again...but after struggling with just 20 pounds for nearly a year 30-40 extra pounds just seems like a daunting task....I just hope I'm one of those lucky ladies that can shed 25-30 pounds within the first few weeks postpardum.

Ok, enough depression...today is going to be a better day...and this is going to be a better month! Have a great day everyone!

Ames

[Redjewel]

Ames

Really try not to worry about the weight just remember the goal..... A healthy strong baby.

Do try to walk a bit, it will help keep you flexable and strong. The weight will come off after your sweet baby is born.
Keep the faith!

Just popped in to see if we had any new arrivals, I am hoping since Suz had not checked in.....

[chels_hoff]

Promise this wont be as long as yesterdays!! LOL

Ames ~ Don’t be to hard on yourself, punching everything into fitday has made me aware of more than I probably wanted to!!

Michelle ~ Glad to hear you are sleeping better!!

lizzyd ~ my ex father in-law was a sports nut and would sit there with 2 TV the radio and he was reading the sports section...LOL. Sounds like TiVo may come in handy for you. Its getting close to your due date, you excited?? Amazing that you only gained 7 pounds way to go!!

Stephanie ~ you are such an amazing woman!!

Dena ~ the light is there, you may just have to squint to see it!!

JenP ~ Congrats on the new home!! Did I ever tell you that if we are having a boy that his name will be Payton??

Christina ~ You can throw my sister into that group as well!! I think that you and hubby need to go get massages together!!

Darlene ~ Sorry to hear that you are feeling icky.

Jefinner ~ can I wait until she/he is 18 to tell MIL? I am in the same boat with the hormone issues way emotional, quezzy, scary skin... oh and they are triggering migraines. Maybe Maybe I wont need to dress up for Halloween this year!!??

SmileyAmy ~ if you are Oing on Friday you should be BDing now!! Don’t forget the e-mail I sent you!! Did you see the Chihuahua ones on the pop art page??

Cynthia ~ Thank you for the compliments on my website (www.chofdesigns.com for those who have not been)

Sarah ~ Sorry you are stressing, maybe you need another massage??!! Hope everything works out with hubbys job.

Shandril ~ Glad to here your friend got a better Dr. & good luck with your house.

Kristen ~ Thanks for sharing your story!!

Viki ~ Good luck at your appt !!

Kelley ~ Where did you fly to?

Hope that all of our overdue mommies had there little ones yesterday since they didn’t post & they always check in!!

Hello GetNSlim, Martha, Strawberry & everyone else!!

Nothing really new with me, I am scared to send of the e-mail with the link to my new website. Think I will give it a good once over tomorrow. Frustrated with the girls on the parentplace boards as they jump all over you if they even think that you are LCing. As far a my MIL goes I could go on and on that was just the tip of the ice burg. Any Halloween plans? Think we are going to dress up like gang members, the party we are going to will be friends from David's work (all cops) I am going to make a shirt that says "knocked up" in old English/prison tat type writing across the front, to let everyone know the news. Went to Toys r Us today hubby actually wanted to look through the baby stuff (we where there for a video game) saw the carseat that someone mentioned awhile back, it looked really nice. I liked the fact that you could use it from 5lbs up to 100. I was going to schedule a 3D ultrasound, when do you think would be best to find out the sex. My first u/s will be at 12 weeks and to early to find out!! Hope everyone has a great hump day!! (speaking of Amy get busy!!)

xoxo Chelsea
*Pregnant with Our First*
www.geocities.com/cyd_hoff

[Dar20]

Hi, everyone, I'm back. Feeling better today. I went home sick yesterday and just rested. I tried to nap, but every time I moved, my tummy would rumble like it was hungry! I was hungry all day yesterday! And my head ached too much.. I can't sleep with a headache.

Anyways, hello to everyone, I'll probably be back later for personals.

[Dar20]

Since we've been discussing the vaccine, and I'm sure you've all heard the story about the shortage? Here's what the news says:

Health officials have narrowed the definition of people considered at high risk from the flu. People who should get the vaccine include:

Children ages 6 months to 23 months.

Those having contact with babies younger than 6 months (the vaccine does not work in very young infants, so people around them should be protected so they won't pass on the infection.)

People over age 65.

Pregnant women.

People with chronic illnesses.

Children on long-term aspirin therapy (those children may get Reye's Syndrome if they get the flu while taking aspirin).

Nursing home or long-term care facility residents.

Health care workers.

Care givers for high-risk people.

A nasal spray vaccine called FluMist is also available. MedImmune Inc. made 1.5 million doses of that product, but because it is a live virus, it cannot not be used by people in the risk groups.

I'm seeing my doc on the 14th, I'm going to ask him about it. I'm still not sure if I want it. Haven't had one for several years.

[JennPayton]

Hi Everyone!!

Feeling OK today. I am working 12 hour days Mon-Wed this week because my parents are flying in from NJ tomorrow and I wanted to avoid taking my last few vacation days. Ugh - getting up that early is NO FUN!!!!!!! What have your docs told you all about caffeine?? Mine really hasn't mentioned it too much, but today I got a Cafe Mocha at Starbucks and out of habit, I never said, "decaf" and of course, didn't even think about it until I was out in the car, etc. Plus, I am so tired that I could really use an artificial pick me up. Is this horrible??

The house inspected just fine yesterday - except the furnace is 43 years old!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its the ORIGINAL!!!!!!!!! So, we are going to try to negotiate some kind of deal with the seller so that we can replace that darn thing ASAP! The other 'problems' with the house are no big deal (like the french door sticks - which hubby can fix). I am still too nervous to say "we got the house" just because it feels like there are so many more hoops to jump through!

Chels - I know 2 little Payton's. Actually one of them is spelled "Peyton". I love the name as a first name!! I have actually always like P names (Peter, Paul) - but no P names now!!

Dar - I can't sleep w/ a headache either!!!!! My Mom always says, "take a nap, it will go away" - NOT if you can't take the nap!! Did you take anything? Sometimes with these pregnancy headaches, I have found that nothing works! Ugh! Glad you are feeling better.

Ames - I am going to jump on your bandwagon of this being a "better month" all around for me. I've had a lot of stress the past few weeks and I need a break! Here's to a good October for all of us!!

MrsSarah - How are you feeling today? Sometimes I feel like a new person after a sad, weepy day. Its almost like I need to let it all out and start over. What did your DH find out at work yesterday? Sorry if I missed it in yesterday's post.

Smiley - How are you doing with the charting? Have you noticed anything on your predictor?? My DH was so cute when we were TTCing. He would say, "ok, is this the week of the business deal?" because it does seem to be more about getting prego than enjoying each other - but you can do both!! :-)

GoJackets - I don't always have a good attitude, but I like to basically force it out of myself, if that makes sense. Its like, if I can be so positive with friends like you, why can't I do that for myself??? So - there you go. I wish I was calm all the time. Actually, now that I really think about it, I am probably more calm now than any other time of my life - which is kind of backward. For me, I know faith as a lot to do with it. I think its great that you are allowing yourself and hubby to "think ahead" about finding out the baby's sex, having your Mom make things - so much of this is about the anticipation of meeting your little miracle and you need to soak that all up!!!!! Just like when I am trying to tell myself to try to enjoy the mornings when the pants that fit last week won't button anymore. Ha!

Hi to everyone else! I'll check in later!

PS - last night I cried in bed for like 10 minutes because the cat was sleeping on hubby's feet instead of mine. I am so glad I have hormones to blame when I act like a total mess!!!!!!!!!

[Marthad]

Hi everyone,

Same old same old here. Went grocery shopping this morning...I had planned out all my menus for when my brother is here...but wouldn't you know it, I forgot my list! Luckily, I only forgot a few things. Closet reorginization is not going well, I have a feeling I'll end up procrastinating it until the baby gets here. (All my hubbys suits and dress clothes are in the baby's closets)

Ames, I'm feeling the same way about my weight. I initally lost 10 lbs, but it's all back now. I also feel so deep into carbland that it's difficult to get out. Sometimes I just don't feel like cooking, either, and carbs are easy to grab. Here's to October being a better month for all of us!

Chels, OK, you win, your MIL is worse than mine!! Wow, what a piece of work! Don't tell her about the baby! I haven't really been into Halloween since I was a child. Sometimes I'll carve a pumpkin or hand out candy, but dressing up hasn't happened in a long time. I'll probably try to carve a pumpkin at least here, although the ones at the store today were rather yellowish-white and oval. Maybe we'll have to go searching for "regular" pumpkins.... Trick or treaters come at Easter here, it's totally bizarre.

Dar, I hope you're feeling better soon. It's the pits to have such a headache that you can't even sleep or think. No flu shot for me, they won't give it to pregnant women here...but I've never had one before, so it's OK.

Jenn, Here, they suggest you cut back on caffeine...which means going from 10 cups of coffee to 4 or 5. Most of what I've read suggests limiting to 300 grams, or about 3 cups of coffee. Espresso actually has less caffeine than brewed coffee, but the chocolate has some too. I wouldn't worry about it. I've pretty much lost my taste for coffee, but I make home made hot cocoa with skim milk about 50% of my mornings. Are you not considering P names b/c your last name is Payton? Our last name starts with L, and I kind of like the ring of L....L... in some cases. Although I worry about a child getting teased or something, I know it can't be too sing-song-y.

Hi to all to come!

[Marthad]

Oh, one more thing, about names. I'm also thinking about how the baby's monogram would look! Am I totally warped, or what?! It's probably b/c I never had a middle name until I got married, and my madien name became my middle. So, only now can I get a proper monogram on anything! Also, my husband's middle name is Jan Peter, so he never gets a proper monogram either. Although I did buy him gold blazer buttons with ALJ on them for our anniversary. But the J on the right end just looks weird next to the L, there is a big gap....

[Jefinner]

JENNP - A cup of coffee will not hurt you. No, you don't want to drink it all the time, but from what I've read, even a cup or two a day is okay. I still wanted to be safe, and ordered decaf most of the time, and if I REALLY needed a pick me up, I got a half caff. Either way, you've done no harm.

MARTHA - I am the queen of procrastination! Don't feel bad!

DAR - I never got mine last year (when I was pregnant - LOL!), and I don't plan on it this year, because I never get it, and if I do, it's pretty mild. However, I always seem to feel like crap when I do get it. It's just a personal decision, IMO.

CHELSEA - You have nothing to worry about!!!! Your site looks great, and I LOVE your photos. Now I just wish you lived near me. (Unfortunately it's in TX, where you would be closer to you DEAR MIL!)

AMES - I always wanted to be one of the lucky ones who only gained 20 pounds during pregnancy. You know... The ones who wear their prepreg jeans home! Okay, so I kinda hate them right now! LOL! (j/k) You will lose about 30 pounds by your 6 week post partum checkup. That's what happens most of the time. Either way...

And to all of us going through hormonal surges. I'm definitely one of them. And at least here, we can all relate to one another. A buncha crazy pregnant women!

[JennPayton]

Martha - to answer your question - Yes - I don't want to double up on the P's. I know several people who have double lettered names, but I can't find any P names that I like with Payton. I kid my husband all the time that I like "Poppy Payton" for a girl. Ha! My name growing up was "Jenn Menz" and it 'almost' rhymes, and I hated that. So, when I was like 13 I started to go by Jennie, it never occured to me to go by 'Jennifer" - DUH! :-) I am one of the lucky ones that got to have a new last names that I love!! I know a gal named Lisa Lawrence and I love her name - I don't think its sing songy, but its catchy!!

Jefinner - Thanks for the coffee tips. I do feel like I needed it this morning, so I think it worked out for the best!! :-)

[Dar20]

I think there is something in the air.. we are all feeling hormonal or crappy this week. Frustrating!

Good news.. my pup had a good practice last night. We used jumps similar to what was at the trial, and she freaked. We got her used to them, and we'll just see how this weekend goes. I know most of you don't know what I'm talking about, and that's ok.

Thanks to all for the good wishes. I do feel better. Everyone at my work is so worried about me. It's cute.

Our last name starts with L, and I kind of like the ring of L....L... in some cases. Although I worry about a child getting teased or something, I know it can't be too sing-song-y.

Martha, Don't Do It! LOL.. my married name became Darlene Durham. So, now I use my middle initial on purpose for everything. Darlene K Durham sounds and looks SO much better to me! Anal, I know.

DH wanted to name our child Peyton after Peyton Manning. I vetoed it. I don't like names that can 'go both ways'.. and the name makes me think of "The Hand That Rocks The Cradle"...

Jenn, I occasionally have a Diet Coke. I've never been a coffee drinker, and drink decaf tea. But I don't worry about a couple servings of something that has caffiene on a sporadic basis. Chocolate is really low in caffiene compared to coffee or tea. I think some woman drink a few cups of coffee a day while pregnant and it's okay. So, I figure I'm good.

Ames, I'm nervous about weight gain, too. I still can't low carb. i thought I could when m/s went away, but now I get serious cravings.. and I get upset if I can't satisfy them. Like last week, all I wanted were Outback cheese fries. NOTHING I ate made me feel better. I never did get them, by the way!

I don't have what I'd call 'weird' cravings.. but when I want a cuban, I want it now and heaven help anyone who gets in my way! It's been a bad week for food for me. I need to stop watching Food Network!!!

My QOTD.. does anyone have a ceiling fan in the nursery? Are there any problems with having a ceiling fan in there? Is it wise to have it running while the baby is sleeping in there? Just curious.. all of our rooms have ceiling fans to help keep the house cool.

[Marthad]

Dar, mmm cheese fries. Maybe we need to ban talking about food!

I don't know about a cieling fan...we have a spot for them in every room, but it is rarely warm enough here, and all the available ones are cheap/ugly.

By the way, still sitting with a wet, soapy load of laundry. Do you think I should just let it set there, or should I try to rinse it manually and put it in the dryer? I feel a frustrating week next week!

Hi Jennifer!

[Dar20]

Yuck, Martha, how aggravating! I think you should try to rinse and dry them. Otherwise, they will start to get moldy and rot.

[GetNSlim]

Good morning ladies! Having a good week so far....besides being depressed that hubby is gone and always thinking about what he is doing! Yesterday the kids and I went to the park and Caemeron (14 month old) got into the irragation ditch and was all wet and muddy so we had to come home. Needless to say, we walked...so my 34 month old daughter walked home because she didn't wanna sit by him and get all all wet. So, we got home and mommy got to take the entire double stroller about to wash it! UGH! Why can't anything ever be simple!! LOL I think I am going to get the 10 yr. IUD for birth control after this baby. 3 kids this close together is enough!!! Anyway, do alright pregnancy wise, but I'm with you all on the food! I have been horrible. So, I've decided to (after I clean today and fold the clothes)...write out an entire menu for October. Then go shopping for it a week at a time! I'll go to the store today and get what I need!! I took some pictures yesterday (borrowed my brother's digital cam) and got them off the camera onto the computer...but can't compress them enough to email...so I'm guessing they're too big to post also. I'm gonna have to wait until hubby gets home this weekend to help me out! I took some belly shots too...so I'll also post those! Well, don't really have time for personals...just HELLO everyone! I too say don't worry too much about the weight. It will come off after baby...we just have to do what we know to do!! Hopefully all the babies are here and all the mommies are safe! I'll be back in later!!

[Mrs Sarah]

Good morning ladies.

Well, my fear came true. Not only did they lay off my DH, they laid off EVERYONE in the company.

I have NO idea how this all happened. They just ran out of money. I don't know how to explain how I feel. Angry mostly that they didn't monitor their spending more closely and gauge when they needed to stop spending so much...

I truly believe everything happens for a reason, so I'm trying to focus on that.

They told everyone that they had enough money to pay them through yesterday and that was it. They are trying to scrap together more funding and have asked everyone to stay of for 2 weeks if they can, but it isn't required. They said that if they get funding they will pay them for those two weeks... if not, they won't get paid, so it's gamble.

DH went in today to see if he can get a better idea of what's going on. I don't know what we're going to do.

Please send prayers our way. I don't even really know what to ask for, just that things work out one way or another.

[Dar20]

Oh, {{{Sarah and DH}}}, I'm so sorry to hear that. Lots of and heading your way from Florida.

[SmileyAmy]

Hi Everyone...

Chels ~ We "danced" last night. I don't know for sure if I am going to ovulate on Friday. I am just assuming that I am a regular 14 day woman. But, the OPT that I bought shows nothing as of this morning.

I am so scared that I am going to be one of those women who have issues. Why hasn't the test shown that I am going to O soon?? I am so nervous that there is something wrong with me.

I was reading TCOYF and it said all this stuff about women who come off the pill and it could take months or years for your cycle to straighten out. I have been on the pill for years!! Oh, goodness...here I go, panicing again. I just want that darn test to show something!!

With regards to the charting, I have no idea what I am looking at. MarriedInSept had been helping me and as of yesterday she said my chart is looking good and it looks like my body is gearing up to O soon. It just looks like a bunch of line to me! Here is my chart if anyone cares: My Chart

And, as I said yesterday, I got the invite to my cousins baby shower and I am little - alright, a lot, jealous. We used to be so close, but not anymore so I can't see us hanging out. Plus she lives about 45 minutes away. We just grew apart after we got older.

Well, I have got to get to work now. Sorry, I haven't done personals in a while.

Talk to you all later!

P.S. Hoping Suzanne and Amy had their babies!!

[Marthad]

Sarah, Last year, just after their second child was born, one of our good friends was laid off from his portfolio manager job. His wife is a stock broker, and was only working part time b/c of the kids. She had to go back to working full time, and he even got a bit of a severence package. It took him 9 months to find another job, but he was able to really bond with his kids during that time, and they are happier now. Just keep faith, knowing that things happen for a reason, and the best we can do is try to learn and grow from our experiences, good and bad. Think of it as an opprotunity to spend more time together, when he finds a new job, and you have your handsful of baby, you'll appreciate that you did! I hope this helps you a little, I really feel for you. xoxo

[SmileyAmy]

Oh Sarah ~ I just read your post. I am so, so sorry that this happend you you and DH. I understand how upset, worried and sad you are. Plus you being at the end of your pregnancy just magnifies everything. Major to you and DH!! I don't even know what to say. I have been in your situation several time and saying "things will work out" don't have much meaning to you right now I am sure - as it didn't make me feel any better when I was going through it.

Just try to say calm, for your sake and the baby. I am sure DH will find something, and at least he can collect unemployment, right? Maybe he will get to spend some time home with you and the baby? Just trying to put a happy spin on your situation.

I am sorry again. If you need to vent, you know where to come.

[Mrs Sarah]

Thanks you guys, I really appreciate it. I know that things will work out for the best, and I'm really trying to focus on positives and not stress myself out. We'll work through it a step at a time. He can collect unemployment, thank goodness.

On a brighter note, my work is throwing me a baby shower today. I'm so thankful as I think it will really cheer me up and take my mind off of things.

Thanks for listening to me guys, it really helps.

[SmileyAmy]

Originally posted by Mrs Sarah
On a brighter note, my work is throwing me a baby shower today. I'm so thankful as I think it will really cheer me up and take my mind off of things.

Thanks for listening to me guys, it really helps.

:hug: We are here to listen...whatever helps you.

Look forward to your shower...how fun!! Let us know how it goes.

[karatejen]

I've been lurking lately. I don't really have a lot to add most days. Sarah and I have pretty much the same symptoms, so if you read her posts, you'll know how I am feeling .

I hate that everyone is going through the hormonal fun of pregnancy, me included. I snapped at DH last night and I got a scared-wide eyed "Sorry" from him. It was so funny to me, that I busted out laughing because usually my snappiness gets joking sarcasm in return.

Sarah~I am so sorry to hear about your DH's job. That just absolutely SUCKS!!!! I would really question working for 2 weeks for no pay. That company has some nerve to ask people to do that. I really hope everything works out.

Hi to everyone else.

[Mrs Sarah]

Originally posted by karatejen
Sarah~I am so sorry to hear about your DH's job. That just absolutely SUCKS!!!! I would really question working for 2 weeks for no pay. That company has some nerve to ask people to do that. I really hope everything works out.