Pregnancy Thread.....Thursday, 10/14

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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
Bozo......................Helen................... ...........Born 9/30/04
ThininMex..............Brianna Irish...................Born 10/05/04
little bear...............Aiden Xavier.................. Born 10/06/04
aphexacid..............Bethany Erin...................Born 10/08/04

lizzyd.......................W38................10/21/04.......Boy
Mrs. Sarah...............W35................11/18/04......Boy
karatejen.................W34...............11/26/04.......Boy
ChristinaK................W33...............12/02/04.......Boy
GetNSlim...................W29................12/24/04......Boy?
supportinghubby......W28................12/30/04......Girl
DesperateInFL..........W27................01/07/05......Girl

Viki............................W25............... .01/22/05......Girl
Shandril105...............W25............... 01/23/05......Girl
ReinventingMe03.......W25................01/24/05
Nyanchan...................W25...............01/31/05......Girl
metroames................W24................02/08/05......Boy
MadameX...................W24................02/09/05......Girl
Sapphires2000...........W20...............03/03/05
lctchr..........................W19............... .03/10/05
AmyJuli.......................W19................0 3/10/05
JennPayton................W18................03/13/05
blueyedgrl..................W15................03/31/05
Heather123................W15................04/??/05
Marthad.....................W14.................04/11/05
Dar20.........................W13................. 04/16/05
Jefinner......................W13................. 04/16/05

mom2twoboys...........W11.................05/07/05
chels_hoff..................W10.................05/15/05
Denise85...................W9...................05/22/05
michigangrad.............W7...................06/01/05
azktycat.....................W7................... .??/??/05
KellyMarie38..............W5...................06/17/05
jehcekah....................W4...................0 6/22/05

Green12........................................... ...Trying!
2BFitHourglass.................................... Trying!
Kidj4............................................. .......Trying!
SmileyAmy......................................... ..Trying!
lil miss.............................................. ...Trying!
AZparalegal....................................... ..Trying!
ChristieJ......................................... .....Trying!
Miss Gigl.............................................. Trying!
MarriedinSept..................................... .Trying!
Nicole133......................................... ....Trying!
jeepifer.......................................... ......Trying!
StrawberryGirl.................................... ..Trying!
AnnieO............................................ .....Trying!
speckle........................................... ......Trying!

[metroames]

Good morning ladies!

Little Bear. Take care of yourself.

SmileyAmy, could you post a link to your chart...I'm interested to see it, if that is ok. Perhaps you are having an anovulatory cycle. Did the OPK show anything at all? It will be interesting to see if you still have a period on time this month if you didn't ovulate. If it does end up being anovulatory and happens again next month you can get some help from a doctor right away instead of going months and months thinking you are ovulating. You'll be glad you charted if this is the case.

Don't feel left out here. I was in your shoes not so long ago, so I know exactly how stressful it can be TTC. I'm so thankful I had a screwed up cycle the month I conceived...because I gave up that month I was able to relax while I awaited TOM....I really believe that relaxing enabled my body to do its thing. If you aren't ovulating it could very well be stress induced. We're rooting for you here though...we want you to join us soon too!

Well, it's my Friday here. I plan on spending tonight organizing the cupboards and freezers and take inventory on the stuff I want to use and have my husband eat first. He's getting pretty sick of eating sandwhiches all the time. Next week I'd like to make up a bunch of casseroles to put in the freezer for him....although I told him I only would if he cooked up the meat himself as I still get nausious over the smell of it cooking.

Have a great day ladies! I'll check back later!

Ames

[Marthad]

Hi everyone,

Not much happening here, I raked about 25% of the yard yesterday--it was good to get outside in the fresh air and not freeze to death! Today, the *say a prayer for me* jacuzzi repair man is coming....I just have to laugh at myself. I laid in bed away from 1:30 till 5:00am this morning. I couldn't stop thinking about a milkshake, so I just had one for breakfast. I don't know why I lay awake so long sometimes. DH was snoring and sweaty, and I just couldn't sleep. It's very frustrating, and now I feel like I'm going to be exhausted all day. Oh well...

Kelley, yeah, those Simon Horn cribs are made in the UK....it will probably be more here, though, with taxes and such. I wonder how much assembly is required... I love the teepee tent! What a cute idea!

Littlebear, I hope your'e feeling better and the zoloft works for you!

Suzanne, yeah, I'm relaxing a bit, but finding a lot of other things to worry about, but they're more fun How are you feeling?

Michelle, that is CRAZY about your glucose test! When I read "digging around for veins" I litterally got the heebie jeebies! They always have difficulty finding a vein on me, and I have a fairly good sized fear of needles and blood, so it's never a pleasent experience for me.

Oh, and speaking of hormones, my brother said something to me the other night when we were out for dinner and I couldn't stop crying. Some things just seem to set me off...

Ames, I need to do that too. I'm trying to get inspired to cook some real food, meat just hasn't appealed to me--he doesn't say anything, but I can tell he wants something really meaty, so I'm going to try for veal stew. I need to clean out my freezer, and defrost it too. Can you believe you can't buy a frost free freezer here? Sometimes I just don't understand...

Well, shopping and cleaning on the schedule for today. Hi to everyone else

[BrattyChelle]

Morning Ladies!!

Ames....good luck on the casseroles. I'm already trying to prepare a list of what I want to premake/freeze for when I come home from the hospital.

MarthaD.....oooooooooo jaccuzi!! Definitely hoping this repair goes smoother than the last! I too hate needles/blood but I also have forfeited a bit of that fear knowing how hard it is for them to get blood from me. But dang they didn't have to dig around for it!!


Speaking of needles, I'm calling my doc today when they open regarding yesterday. I'm gonna be really pissy if they tell me I have to go do that test again due to the labs incompetence. I've also filed a complaint at the labs national website and should be hearing back today or tomorrow. I'm sure it'll just be a "form email". *sigh* I miss my old bloodlab.

Slept fitfully last night. Probably because I forced myself to stay awake to watch the Presidential debate. Have a lot to do tonight to finish my son's room swap before he comes this weekend. But hubby's motivated to help get it done so shouldn't take long.

Have a great day everyone!

[lowcarbinmama]

Someone posted this pic on another board I visit and I just had to show you MamasToBe, isn't this just amazing?

[Marthad]

Stacy, that is unreal!!! Wow...

[JennPayton]

Good Morning!

That picture is freaking me out. Not that I don't know there is a small person buried inside of my huge belly somewhere - but AGHH! I remember being about 18 and looking over at this gal in church who was probably past her due date. I could see her belly wiggling and I was so freaked out! :-)

Have any of you ever 'seen' the baby through your belly like this? Do you think this picture is real?????

I still don't think I have felt the baby move. I am getting inpatient!

I had a fitful night too. I've been really achy lately. I describe it to DH as, "my bones hurt". I dont have arthritis, its not damp or rainy, but I can tell you that I feel so inflamed, but I'm not swollen. Its the weirdest feeling. The only thing I can do to relieve it is go to sleep. Then, I woke up this morning, felt good for about half an hour and now the achiness is back. Its definitely weird.

So, Martha, your talk of a jacuzzi sounds so good! I hope you can get it fixed. There were times when I lived in London when I would think, "Is this a civilized country?" We have so many conveniences here in the states, we really take 99% of them for granted! How often do you have to defrost your freezer? How are you dealing with the meat over there? I didn't eat meat for 3 months when I was in London, eventually started to eat chicken, then was ok with prepared beef after maybe 6 months - but I never made it myself - I only ate it in restaurants and stuff.

Smiley - I am so glad Ames brought up the possibility of you having an anovulatory cycle, because I was going to say the same thing. Charting will eliminate a lot of time and hassle if you are having trouble. Send us your chart if you get a chance. How are you doing taking your temps at the same time? Have you noticed that because of weather changes you are freezing cold when you wake up in the morning, and maybe a few weeks ago you were comfortable? I have read that the change in seasons can affect your temp because you may not be regulating the temp in the house like you do during the middle of the season (if you are like us, we love the time when we can save the money on heat or air conditioning). I was a total lurker on this board until I got pregnant, too, but don't be a stranger! You are already part of the family!

I'll check back later!!

[JennPayton]

Has anyone heard from GoJackets???

[Dar20]

Morning, ladies...

Felt a little better last night.. made sure to drink lots of water. Paid for it, though, having to get up several times during the night. But I'm not feeling too great today. Probably because I have an ob appt. today and I just hate seeing the dr! Also stayed up late last night watching baseball. Go Cards!

DH made the scallop and filet kabobs last night. I was digging in the fridge beforehand and got a whiff of the meat.. I thought I was going to have to run to the toilet. It's getting really bad.. I couldn't even eat any of it. Can I just cut off my nose?

Question for Sarah: I want to get a massage.. is it too soon to do the "mother-to-be" massage? Should I just go for a regular one?

[little bear]

hi all,

thanks for the kind words yesterday.......... I cried most of the day and woke up at 11:30 pm couldn't get back to sleep cause i felt so sick to my stomach, baby woke up at 2 am and at 4 am, so i got practically no sleep..........

today is a better day so far, i did an exercise video and it made me feel good. i feel a bit blue but nothing like yesterday.........

it is scary how you think about how glorious it will be when you have the baby, but then when you get hit with ppd - it really devastates you........ and the scary thing is that it is so commom - but nobody really warns you that it could happen to you!!

I am just taking it one moment at a time, and hope that each day is a little better..........

check in with you guys later.

amy

[mom2twoboys]

First I have to say I LOVE the belly pics! Please keep them coming!

I have not heard back from my MD and I am looking inthe phone book to find a new DOC! Anyone know anyone in Rochester NY who delivers at Parkridge Hospital. My ultrasound was monday afternoon and it is Thursday morning and I have still NOT heard from my Doc what the deal is with the lump in placenta.
Not only am I scared something might be wrong but I am very angry with my doc. Anyway I will let everyone know why there is a lump in my placenta as soon as I find out, meanwhile I will think the worst and hope for the best. Thanks for eveyone's concern.

[Jefinner]

LITTLE BEAR - It does suck that nobody tells you about it. The promising thing is that it DOES get better. When Allison had colic, I remember thinking irrational thoughts like, "SHE HATES ME!!!", and I'd just sob and sob. But I am glad you feel better. Hope it's a steady rise up.

MOM2 - Can you call them to see why they haven't informed you what the lump could be?

DAR - You poor thing... It will pass soon, I promise.

JENN - I've never seen anything like that, and I don't know if the picture's real, but you do see your baby move throughout the end of your pregnancy. That is one thing that's also different when it's your own. My coworker freaked out at the thought of something moving inside of her, when she though about being pregnant, but now that she's ready to pop, she loves it. (Well, except when you're trying to sleep and the little one wants to party in there.)

HEY STACY!!!! Anymore pics of Miss Cassidy!?!? She's getting so huge!!! Babies grow too fast.

DFL - DANG! I forgot to watch the debates! Ah well... I've done my research, and know who I'm voting for anyway.

I'm glad to hear you filed a complaint and you're going to call your doc. I just hope you get a good outcome out of all this.

MARTHA - No frost free fridges? That's weird. Anyway, crying like that is sooooo normal while pregnant, although I know you feel like a freak. I do to when I get worked up over "nothing".

AMES - Good luck organizing... You're much better than me. I'm terrible at stuff like that.

Man... I'm so ready to leave my job. To be honest, that was a big reason for me not being so excited about being pregnant. For the most part I am, it's just hard to look for a job, pregnant. Ugh... I dunno. We shall see. It sounds awful, and I shouldn't wish for this, but I even had a dream last night that I was laid off. Heck, I'd get unemployment, and I wouldn't have to pay for day care for at least 6 months. Anyway. Just my little rant...

[ChristinaK]

Good morning ladies!

Michelle - I can't believe the way the lab tech treated you. That is horrible!! Especially calling you the name. I don't think I could have stayed calm after that. I probably would have made a big scene at that point so I don't think you were overreacting at all. I'm a hard stick too and I had some techs dig around in my arm like that when I was pregnant with DS#1. It was bad enough that DH who is an EMT and not the least bit squeasmish and not very sympathetic was getting upset with them. BUT at least they were just incompetent and not rude. Luckily, the tech at my current OB's office is very good and always sticks me the first time.

LittleBear - Sorry to hear about the PPD. I hope the medication kicks in quickly and you get to feeling better soon.

Martha - Crossing my fingers for you on the repairman....

The belly pic with the foot - I've seen that at another site. Personally, I think it is fake BUT it really weirds me out. I dreamed a couple of times with DS#1 that his foot was sticking out of my stomach so the pic reminds me of that dream and gives me the creeps.

Mom2twoboys - I'm sorry that your doc is not calling you back. That would really upset me too. Have you tried calling the office manager and letting them know how upset and concerned you are? It may be that a support staff person is not doing their job in relaying your message(s) to the dr or getting your chart to him/her to review. Drs probably hate me...I am a squeaky wheel gets the grease kind of patient. If they don't return my calls or tell me what I need to know, I make a big fuss. I try to do it in a nice way when possible but I have had one of my docs tell me that if I had a problem I could always page him after I had called the office manager to complain about an employee who was rude and extremely slow in getting an important apptment scheduled for me. I figure there is a note in my file indicating that I am a difficult patient, kind of like that Seinfeld episode with Elaine has a rash and can't get any doctor to take care of her because her chart says she's difficult.

I bought an exercise ball yesterday to sit on. Supposedly sitting on it will help with low back pain and also help the baby position correctly for labor. DS#1 was posterior which I think really contributed to my csection so I am trying to avoid that if possible plus my low back has really been bothering me so I'm all for trying anything that might help with that.

[Marthad]

Hi again,

I'm feeling a weird buzzing in my lower tummy...has anyone felt this before? I'm pretty sure it's too early (almost through week 15) to feel the baby, and I can't imagine it would feel like a buzzing bee?

JennP, the meat here has been challenging...especially figuring out the cuts. I've found rib eyes and tenderloins in the beef department, veal osso buco and scallopini, and pork tenderloin. Chicken, surprisingly, has been one of the toughest adjustments...I can't find ANY cut up cicken on the bone, it's either whole (with some feathers left attached) or skinless breasts. I hate cutting up whole chickens, so it's a real bother for me. One store I've found carries argentinian or brazillian beef and veal, which is so much better than the Swedish stuff, and about 1/2 the price (Swedes will only eat Swedish meat) I haven't experimented much with game, but plan to do so as the season is coming up. I made the veal stew today and survived the raw meat, but now I can't stop drinking the broth! Yum!

Hi Dar and Littlebear, hope you're both feeling better soon.

Mom2boys, I would call the doctor, or go down there and try to get someone to tell you what's going on!

Hi Jennifer, Sorry your'e not enjoying your job more. What kind of work do you do?

[SmileyAmy]

Hi Jenn and Ames - and everyone else!

Here is my chart.

Ames ~ Yeah, I am glad I started charting. If my temps don't even out in a few months, at least I have something to show if I want to see a doctor. VIP on FF have been helping me and say that I still could ovulate that the erratic temps don't necessarily mean I won't. My temp went up again today, so hopefully it will stay up for a few more days. AF is due next Friday.

Jenn ~ I haven't found a temp change really at home. I used AC all summer and now I don't put the heat on at all so I haven't been more cold or hot than usually I don't think.

I will still come around and say hello.

Actually MarriedInSept and I decided to start our own little TTC board. She set it up somewhere. Just so if we need to rant and we don't want to bother you, we have somewhere to go. We didn't want to start it here at LCF because we felt like we would be invasive. So if there are any lurking TTC'ers, PM me if you want.

Anyway - if you have any insight on my chart, that would be awesome!!

Talk to you all later!

[Mrs Sarah]

Good morning beauties!

Had another fitful night. I don't know what's up with that. I feel like I'm half awake and half asleep. Like I'm dreaming, but I'm awake at the same time. I do it a lot when I'm stressed (even when I'm not preggo). I'm wondering if I'm feeling more stressed than I realize. I think I'll try a sleeping pill tonight.

I've been experiencing some cramping, I'm wondering if any of you ladies that have kids could tell me if this is something. I hope it's not TMI... I get these belly cramps in my lower belly. They feel like when you are about to have diarrhea, but I never get that. Just the cramps. Do you think that has anything to do with my cervix dialating or something?? It's been happening for a few days now off and on.

Ames: I wish I was as motivated as you are to get stuff done on my days off. I have all of these good intentions and then usually just sit on my butt.

Martha: I'm sorry you had a bad night! Good job on the leaves and good luck with the jacuzzi man!! And the buzzing... could be baby!

Michelle: I hope you don't have to have another glucose test. Man, I'd be pissy too!!

Stacy: I love that picture!! I've never seen anything that detailed on my belly, but I suppose it could happen! I think I've got one to many layers of belly fat for it to show.

JennP: I didn't really start to feel the baby until about 21 weeks. It seemed like it took FOREVER, and then all of a sudden I felt him all the time and have ever since.

Dar: I wouldn't think it would be to early for you to get a massage at all! In fact, I think it would feel wonderful! A prenatal massage isn't really all that different than a regular massage other than they have special pillows and/or table for you to use to you don't have to lay on your tummy. They are so wonderful, I highly recommend it!!

littlebear: Take care of you. I'm glad you did a workout tape. Just take it easy. I hope you feel better soon!!

mom2two: That is ridiculous!! They should have called you by now!!!

Jenn: I'm sorry about your job troubles. I hope you are able to find something different soon!

Christina: Let me know how the ball is! A lot of pregnant women love them, but I'm scared that I'm not coordinated enough.

[Dar20]

Originally posted by lowcarbinmama
Someone posted this pic on another board I visit and I just had to show you MamasToBe, isn't this just amazing?

Does anyone here watch or did watch Family Guy on Fox? One of the best cartoon sitcoms made and will soon be back on tv!!

Anyways, in one episode, the family is out on a boat with friends and the friend is very pregnant. Peter (the dad in the family.. a loveable idiot) is cooing at her belly, when you suddenly see a foot come out of her belly and kick him clear off the boat they are on! It's hysterical.

Aaahh.. comedy genius.

[Dar20]

Originally posted by Mrs Sarah
Martha: I'm sorry you had a bad night! Good job on the leaves and good luck with the jacuzzi man!! And the buzzing... could be baby!

Or gas! LOL... Just kidding, Martha. You'll have to let me know if you keep feeling it. I can't wait to hear the baby's heartbeat.. I hope we can today!!! And to feel it move?! I can't wait.

Originally posted by Mrs Sarah
Dar: I wouldn't think it would be to early for you to get a massage at all! In fact, I think it would feel wonderful! A prenatal massage isn't really all that different than a regular massage other than they have special pillows and/or table for you to use to you don't have to lay on your tummy. They are so wonderful, I highly recommend it!!

Ok, cool.. I was going to get one either way, but was a bit concerned a "regular" one might be too rough or something. I can still lay on my belly, but I feel like I have a full tummy when I do. It's starting to get a little uncomfortable. I'll ask them when I call. They have all different kinds... stress reduction, deep tissue, stone, even couples!!! I couldn't talk DH into it, though.

[Jefinner]

DAR - I loved Family Guy! I'm glad it's back, even if it is in reruns.

SARAH - I'm not sure about the cramping... Hmmm... And remember, nothing is TMI here!

MARTHA - I'm just an Admin. Asst. However, we've been looking into me working in day care. It would be quite a pay cut, but with two very little ones, it would probably pay off for me to get free day care.

[Dar20]

Originally posted by Jefinner
DAR - I loved Family Guy! I'm glad it's back, even if it is in reruns.

NEW episodes will start sometime next year!!! Family Guy

[GoJackets]

Originally posted by JennPayton
Has anyone heard from GoJackets???

Hey Jenn!

I'm here. Been doing a horrible job of keeping up with things. I feel like I have been operating with half of a brain. Fortunately, I have been busy with work and a preoccupation with the election that I haven't been focusing on the next three weeks.

This past Tuesday, I was at 11 weeks. My next u/s is November 3rd. I'm still experiencing nausea, mostly in the late morning/early afternoon. And it is always welcome!

I was thinking about what it would be like to finally feel the baby. I'm anxiously waiting for you to have that experience!! Looks like I will have to wait a while. Are you sure you haven't felt that little tickle that is supposed to feel like a butterfly, or any gas bubbles?

They say you feel it sooner with the second one because you know what to look for. Moms who know what this is like......is there a better way to describe it?

When did any of you start showing? Even just a little?

Be back for more personals!!

[MadameX]

Good Morning!

I slept in, and was just woken up by the house painter! How embarrasing. I've been waking up at 5:00 AM and usually not going back to sleep, but I guess I did today. My DH is gone and I guess I sleep better when he's not here; I can steal his pillow, LOL.

I applied for an absentee ballot yesterday, to mail in. I like to vote so much better that way because you can take your time, and they send the booklet with all the candidates and their positions.

Smiley~ Not only are you welcome here, we would miss you if you were not around! But I totally understand the TTC mindset (I had 16 cycles of charting). Now that I am PG, I forget to check in with some of my old TTC buddies and I feel guilty about it. About your chart: I hate to say it's annov. so soon, when this is your first complete cycle charting, because it takes so long to get used to. Also, the fact that your last cycle was 28 days is a good sign. we'll see what this one does, but often annov. cycles are much longer than "standard". Also, most of your high temps were during your period, which can be totally normal. If the one on the tenth was a fluke, your temps are still in the low 97's, high 96's. With EWCM today and yesterday, I wonder if you took an OPK if it would be positive, and perhaps today is the beginning of your slow rise pattern? I guess we'll know soon. Even if that is the case, you could still O and just have a short LP (lutenizing period=after O), and there are drugs to remedy that. I know it sucks to just wait and see, but that's the best thing to do at this point.

Jeffiner~I'm sorry you hate your job! I am self conscious about interviewing while PG too. Supposedly they can't ask you if you are PG, even if you look like a beach ball!

Jenn~How long were you in London? Did you like it (except the meat)?

Mom2Two~Call your doc so you don't worry too much. I bet it's nothing, and he just forgot.

Michelle~I think you should complain about that nurse! Chances are, someone else has complained about behavior like that and she has a "record". My veins are hard to find too. Sometimes I think I jinx the situation by warning them. Even if the nurse is inexperienced, they always want to "try". Then they have to get the senior-most phlebotomist to deal with me after I'm a pincushion. The last time, he didn't want to make any new "holes" on the outside, so left the needle in and just moved it around till they found one about a quarter of an inch away, below the surface. Sounds like what happened to you.

Martha~Does your brother live in Sweden too? I bet you did feel baby!

Hi Christina!

Ames~Casseroles sound like a great idea. I want to try to have some stuff ready for when the baby comes. I guess it's a little early for that, even if they are frozen, LOL. Now I just remembered one in my freezer I was going to eat while DH was gone. Forgot, Oh, well.

Dar~Good luck at your appt. today!

Sarah~Could it be braxton-hicks or "false" contractions? I have heard that real ones go from top to bottom or back to front, but the false ones are just areas of tightneing. (Correct me if I'm wrong, ladies who have delivered!)

Stacy~That is an amazing pic, real or not!

LittleBear~ I hope today is better, sweetie. I agree, PPD is so common and they never warn us enough about it! At least you caught it right away

Kelley.

[Marthad]

Christina, let me know how you like the exercise ball, I might try to bring one back with me after Christmas.

Dar, I've noticed that Family Guy is on TV here now, but haven't watched it...I'll check it out next time

Jennifer, day care sounds like a good option!

Sarah, maybe it's braxton hicks, like Kelley said...but I don't have experience, so I might be wrong.

GoJackets, My mom swears she gets "chemo fog" (she had breast cancer in 2000), I feel like I have "preggie fog" sometimes.

Kelley, when DH was travelling last week, I slept in really late, it was great! My brother was just visiting for a long weekend last weekend. It was great to see him.

Well, off to cook dinner.

Cheers!