Pregnancy Thread....Monday, 11/22

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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.....................Henry Stewart................Born 10/15/04
Mrs. Sarah.............Tanner.......................... ..Born 11/12/04
ChristinaK..............Josh...................... ..........Born 11/18/04

karatejen.................W40...............11/26/04.......Boy
Surfdol.....................W36...............12/22/04
GetNSlim..................W36................12/24/04......Boy
supportinghubby.....W35................12/30/04......Girl
DesperateInFL.........W34................01/07/05......Girl
Kay&Lydia................W32................01/18/05
Viki...........................W31................ 01/22/05......Girl
Shandril105..............W31............... 01/23/05......Girl
Nyanchan.................W31...............01/31/05......Girl
metroames...............W30................02/08/05......Boy
MadameX..................W30................02/09/05......Girl

AmyJuli.......................W25................0 3/10/05
JennPayton................W24................03/13/05......Girl
blueyedgrl..................W23................03/26/05
kimism........................W23................0 3/26/05......Girl
Heather123................W22................03/30/05
shelly..........................W22............... .04/02/05
Marthad......................W20................04/11/05
Dar20..........................W19................ 04/16/05
Jefinner.......................W19................ 04/16/05
GoJackets....................W17...............05/03/05
mom2twoboys.............W17...............05/07/05
chels_hoff....................W16...............05/15/05
Denise85.....................W15...............05/22/05
azktycat.....................W13................05/30/05
michigangrad.............W13.................06/01/05

Vixendrop..................W10...................0 6/18/05
ChristieJ.....................W10................. .06/19/05
jehcekah....................W10..................0 6/22/05
gilbabe75...................W9..................06/25/05
Miss Gigl.....................W9..................06/26/05
rooney........................W9.................0 6/30/05
AZparalegal................W8..................07/01/05
Acutepenguin.............W7...................07/10/05
allibaba.......................W7................. .07/12/05

Green12........................................... ...Trying!
2BFitHourglass.................................... Trying!
SmileyAmy......................................... ..Trying!
lil miss.............................................. ...Trying!
MarriedinSept..................................... .Trying!
Nicole133......................................... ....Trying!
jeepifer.......................................... ......Trying!
StrawberryGirl.................................... ..Trying!
AnnieO............................................ .....Trying!
speckle........................................... ......Trying!
Alissaliz......................................... .......Trying!

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Good morning ladies!

Wow, Karatejen! With that nesting going on it sounds like you are gonna go at any time!

Originally posted by karatejen
I found this on the playground.

Ames~ can you include this when you start Monday's thread?

Mrs Sarah and Tanner update

Thanks!!!

Hi Sarah! That's great that Tanner will be home soon!

My sweetie took me out for a date last night. We went to see the movie "National Treasure" last night. It was great!

My eating has been sooo bad this last week. I've been eating on the frozen yogurt that was left in the freezer from months ago and then tonight I really wanted tacos! Yum, was that good, but I really didn't need the tortillas. We are having Thanksgiving at our house on Saturday too...so that ain't gonna help any. I guess if the weight gain is more than 5 pounds this month I have nobody to blame but myself.

I'll post my belly pic later. I don't know how to load it from the camera to the computer, so my sweetie will have to do it when he wakes up.

I'm doing laundry tonight and I'm going to browse for a few recipes for a dessert for this weekend and some type of rolls to go with the turkey meal. I'll check back later!

Have a great day everyone!

Ames

[GoJackets]

Good morning Ames!!!

I get an "F" for my homeowork assignment.....I never got the time to take a good picture. I took a really bad one, but would like to take a better one.....most likely tonight.

I'm so glad people are posting pictures and hope they will post more!!!

Sarah - you look fabulous!!! Of course Tanner too! Can't wait for you guys to be reunited at home! I'm so excited for you!!!

[GoJackets]

My weekly drama rant:

My back is hurting. I started sleeping with a bunch of pillows....I think that is helping.

My boobs are unimpressive....seemed to have lost their fullness. Well, one week they are full and one week they aren't.....but I haven't outgrown my bras.

I'm nauseous without much of an appetite....when I start eating, I'm okay, but I just feel *blech*.

.....and my abdomen seems kind of achy....like you might feel the day after a good workout.

I am just assuming this just goes with the territory, although I'm not finding enough information to pacify me.

I read sometimes, some women's boobs don't change until the 7th month. Back hurting seems normal. Achy abdomen is normal as long as cramps aren't severe. Can't find much on the appetite thing, if anything, it's supposed to increase.

Whatever. My head is being very logical and telling me everything is fine, but my heart doesn't want to accept it yet. Oh well, we have an ultrasound next week....just going to hang in there until then.

I can't wait until I can look back at all of this and just realize everything was "normal".....and assuming we have more children that I will have some real experience to draw from. I only have bad memories of the first 10 weeks of the last one.

[BrattyChelle]

Morning Ladies

GoJackets.....I can't pretend to go through what you are going through, and I know it's hard to hear....but try to relax. The undue stress you create worrying isn't good for the baby either. If you're not spotting or cramping badly, everything is ok Trust me, we've all probably had one form or another of what you're experiencing...and heck I'm still waiting for my boobs to grow out of their B cups. Some of us just don't change there (sadly enough).

I'm doing ok...woke at 1:30 in another panic attack over money and bad dreams about the baby. If we make it financially to Friday I'll be shocked and elated. Doesn't help that hubby forgot to submit his timesheet so he didn't get a paycheck this past Friday and bills depended on it *smacks him HARD* Pregnancy wise all is well...have my next appt. next Monday, ironically enough on our 1 year wedding anniv.

Hope everyone had a good weekend....and has a great Monday. I have to clean the bathroom, dust and do laundry all before the lawyer comes tomorrow. FUN FUN!

[Dar20]

Yay for Tanner!!! Such great news!

{{Dena}} Since I have no clue what you're going through, I can't say much other than to say that the symptoms all seem pretty normal to me... at least compared to what I've gone through the past couple weeks. Well.. except the eating.. I can't get enough and it's frustrating! Sleep has become a challenge. I never got a visit from the titty fairy.. so no condolences from me for you big chested girls! LOL... I had hoped I'd at least be able to fill my A cups... UGH..

I think I experienced my first round ligament pain yesterday after my early morning pee wake-up. After I finished and started to get back to bed, I had what can only be described as like a miniature charley horse going from my side to near my tummy. It almost knocked me over, but I crawled back in bed, propped myself with the pillow and started to feel better.

Is that what it was?

Oh, and DH's car wouldn't start this morning... hoping and praying it's something simple.

Happy Monday all and YAY for a short week! Who else is NOT ready for the holidays?

[GoJackets]

Originally posted by Dar20
I never got a visit from the titty fairy.. so no condolences from me for you big chested girls!

Thanks for the laugh!!

I know you ladies are right....I just have to go through the motions and whine....thanks for listening!!!

Sounds like round ligament pain....see below.....

What is round ligament pain?
It's generally a brief, sharp, stabbing pain or a longer lasting dull ache that you may feel in your lower abdomen or groin usually starting in your second trimester. You may feel it as a short jabbing sensation if you suddenly change position, such as when you're getting up from a bed or chair or when you cough, roll over in bed, or get out of the bathtub. Or you may feel it as a dull ache after a particularly active day, say when you've been walking a lot or doing some other physical activity.

Your round ligaments support your uterus in your pelvis, and as your uterus grows during pregnancy, the ligaments stretch and thicken to accommodate and support its new girth. These changes can occasionally cause you pain on one or both sides of your abdomen. You may feel the pains starting from deep inside your groin, moving upward and outward on either side to the top of your pelvis (where your hips are). If you were to trace them on the skin of your abdomen, they'd follow the bikini line on a very high-cut bathing suit.

[SmileyAmy]

Yeah Tanner is coming home today!! Sarah, if you pop in I am so, so happy for you and Mason!! Hugs to you all!!

So, I am having FF Site and Pregnancy Thread withdrawal. Since my mom doesn't know I am TTC, I can't check in on either site while she is around. I just about freaked the other day when she decided to just use my e-mail and I had FF e-mails on there. And then over the weekend, she was using my internet and went to go check my favorites and it is all TTC stuff!! So last night, I went on the internet, removed my favorites, cleared out where it shows what sites you have visited recently and I hope she never saw anything those other times. I had a dream the other night that she confronted me about TTC. I woke up terrified. Needless to say she was NOT happy in my dream.

Anyway, I am on 7 DPO today and yesterday my temp dropped .6 and then this morning jumped back up .5 - does anyone know if that could be implantation?? I don't want to get my hopes up - as I don't even really know what an implantation dip looks like. I am hoping that Meg checks in as she might know. Other than that, no symptoms at all.

Well, I am really busy - its a short week and I was busy last week so I have to catch up on a lot.

Oh, and shame on you Dena!!! You must stay for detention for not doing your homework AND you must write 100 times in a post:
"I will remember to complete my homework and hand it in when it is due" Sorry you are feeling icky...that is one thing I don't look forward to.

[Marthad]

Hi Ladies,

Dena, belated !! And for your worries. I go through the same thing from time to time, all you can do is force yourself to believe that if you're not cramping or bleeding, then everything is OK! I know it's easier said than done, though...Thanks for posting the stuff about round ligament pain, I've experienced it, but never really knew what it was.

Dar, hope all works out with hubby's car...what a hassel!

Michelle, sorry to hear about your panic attack, and hubbys forgetfullness! Ugh!

Hi Ames!

Sarah, that's good news about Tanner. I hope you're all home safe and sound really soon!

Well, the sun set at 3:09 today! The snow is still here, I've never seen anything like it! There is still 2 inches stuck to everything! All the branches, leaves--it's a total winter wonderland! I don't know why it hasn't fallen, melted or blown away yet. Hubby is in Copenhagen today, so I've been hauling out the Christmas stuff. All this snow has put me in the mood, plus, we were watching Christmas movies and cartoons over the weekend.

Oh, has anyone bought or researched DVD Camcorders? We are planning to buy one when we're in the US, and don't really have a clue.

Hope everyone has a great day!

[Mrs Sarah]

Hi guys... just popping in for a sec! We're on our way to go get our little boy now. I'll hopefully be home more now so I can talk with you guys more! all around!!

[GoJackets]

Marthad- here is a start...you could also go to BestBuy.com, CircuitCity.com or Amazon.com for consumer reviews.

The one below is from eopinions.com....

There may not be a bunch of information, but it may help you narrow your search or give you a push in the right direction....

http://www.epinions.com/elec-Video-C...rs-All-DVD_RAM


It's funny because my MIL told me I needed to slow down.....and I didn't do much yesterday and feel better today....maybe there is something to a little rest. Football season has kept us busy, and now we have basketball season. I guess it takes more out of me than I realize.....walking from the parking lot, taking lots of stairs, lots of cheering, etc......

[GoJackets]

Originally posted by Mrs Sarah
We're on our way to go get our little boy now.

I'm so excited! Tanner is coming home!! Hope you managed to find some rest.....because you are going to be a busy little mama!!

[SmileyAmy]

Sarah, Mason & Tanner. Those pictures you posted on the other board are precious. {{{{Hugs}}}}

[BrattyChelle]

Sarah!!!...So glad Tanner is able to come home today....enjoy your little blessing in your own home

Dar....sorry to hear about hubby's car. I'll definitely keep my fingers crossed for simply a loose wire.

Amy.....I wish you and your mother could find a way that you don't have to hide in your own home. I know somewhat of what you're going through. There's a lot I can't tell my mother due to her judgements she makes...however, those have grown more limited the older I get.

Marthad....uggghhh Christmas! It's soooo hard for me to get motivated to decorate for Christmas here in Florida. It's still in the 70/80's here, I miss snow. Plus, add to it that my c-section looks like it will be Dec. 26 or 27th, I'm starting to wonder if I want to put up the tree only to take it down Christmas night.


Well....I got 10 loads of laundry done! Granted, I get to do it all at once as we have to use the complex laundry building. However, carrying 10 loads from the house to the car, from the car to the building, to the machines and back again has wore me out! Hubby's in charge of remaking the beds tonight when he gets home. No way I can do it. I've also conned him into scrubbing the tub muwahahahaha. Now I just have to hang/fold all the baby stuff I washed. All this preterm labor is making me feel I better have it ready just in case.

Wish I had some pics to post...we live in an apartment so we can't paint the babies room, and she's sharing a room with my son who's here part-time custody. However the crib's looking cute, maybe I'll post that later.

OK I'm off to take a nap or something....3 hours sleep and all this laundry may just let a nap be possible.

[Miss Gigl]

Hi everyone,

Amy, that sounds like it could be an implantation dip. I'll keep my fingers crossed for ya!

I'm a little upset here today and I'm not even rationally sure why.... I found out yesterday that my ex-live-in boyfriend of 8 years (we broke up about 2 years before I got married) is expecting a baby in February. He's not married and we are still friends but he decided not to tell me because he didn't want to stress me out after my m/c. The super freaky thing is that his girlfriend is due the EXACT same day as my due date for my first pregnancy. How weird is that? Anyway, I was totally furious with him for not telling me himself as I found out from a mutual friend, but maybe I'm just a little hurt and jealous that after I put 8 years into that relationship and hopes for a baby someday with him that he would do it with someone so out of blue like that and without a seriously committed relationship. At any rate, I most definitely do not want him back or anything but I don't know why I can't just be happy for him either. Does this make me b1tchy or just hormonal?

Welcome home Tanner!! I know your mommy & daddy are so excited!!!

More later... gotta knock of some work.

Meg

[GoJackets]

Originally posted by DesperateInFL

Well....I got 10 loads of laundry done!

Young lady, speaking of taking it easy....I have yet to see you do so and you are getting mighty close to the top of that list!!!

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Ok, let's see if this works....

Here is my 29 week picture from last night:

[SmileyAmy]

Ames ~ I don't see a picture.

[GoJackets]

Ames!!! How exciting! Great picture!!!

[mom2twoboys]

Hi Everyone, It has been a while since I have peeked in, I am shocked to see how high up my name has moved on the list. At my last OB appt I gained 15 lbs
Not good for only being at 16 weeks, I guess I should lay off the girl scout cookies for breakfast.

I was wondering if anyone here has had an amniocentisis? My OB recommends it because I am old! not really but she thinks so. Anyway I meet with the genetics counselor tomorrow and I was wondering if anyone had any opinions? I am also looking into changing OB's, just because this one is kind of annoying me!
Thanks for the help. Maria

PS I love the belly pics

[cj1]

Mrs. Sarah, I can just feel your excitement. I can't wait for you to get that little guy home to his very own bed. God bless you all.

[SmileyAmy]

Oh, Ames I see the picture now!! You look great...you look small to me.

Meg, I hope it is an implantation dip, but FF doesn't seem to agree. No note of it. And a person said that it just looks like a normal temp drop.

[BrattyChelle]

Originally posted by GoJackets
Young lady, speaking of taking it easy....I have yet to see you do so and you are getting mighty close to the top of that list!!!

Yes mom!!! I really am trying, but also want to get stuff done while able.

GREAT pic Ames!!

[BrattyChelle]

Miss Gigl.....I think it's completely human to feel what you are feeling in those circumstances. Just try to focus on what you have now, including this precious gift you will be receiving soon. After all, you had 8 wonderful (I hope) years with him....but now you've moved on and have a strong relationship. Maybe that's why your pregnancy now happened vs. back then...because this one was meant to last forever.

[vixendrop]

Originally posted by mom2twoboys
I was wondering if anyone here has had an amniocentisis? My OB recommends it because I am old! not really but she thinks so. Anyway I meet with the genetics counselor tomorrow and I was wondering if anyone had any opinions? I am also looking into changing OB's, just because this one is kind of annoying me!
Thanks for the help. Maria

I've never had one, but my feeling is this... why subject yourself to the risk of m/c, injury to the fetus, etc if the results aren't going to matter? I can understand (even though I wouldn't agree with) having one if it would affect your desire to keep the baby if it was going to have any problems... but if you're willing to keep it no matter what then why go through it?

I'm sure there are some cases where it's very important to have done (such as to determine the baby's sex if there is a risk of hemophilia), but if that was the case then I'm sure your OB wouldn't be requesting it just because of age.

Just my opinion.