Pregnancy Thread...Monday 12/6

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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...............Murphy Archie................ Born 11/27/04

Surfdol.....................W38................12/22/04
GetNSlim..................W38................12/24/04......Boy
DesperateInFL.........W36................01/07/05......Girl
Kay&Lydia................W34................01/18/05
Viki...........................W33................ 01/22/05......Girl
Shandril105..............W33............... 01/23/05......Girl
Nyanchan.................W33................01/31/05......Girl
metroames...............W32................02/08/05......Boy
MadameX..................W32................02/09/05......Girl

AmyJuli.......................W27................0 3/10/05
JennPayton................W26................03/13/05......Girl
blueyedgrl..................W25................03/26/05
kimism........................W25................0 3/26/05......Girl
Heather123................W24................03/30/05.....Boy
shelly..........................W24............... .04/02/05
Marthad......................W22................04/11/05
Dar20..........................W21................ 04/16/05
Jefinner.......................W21................ 04/16/05
GoJackets....................W19...............05/03/05
mom2twoboys.............W19...............05/07/05
chels_hoff....................W18...............05/15/05
Denise85.....................W17...............05/22/05
tekla............................W17.............. .05/23/05
azktycat.......................W15...............0 5/30/05
michigangrad...............W15................06/01/05

Vixendrop....................W12................06/18/05
naerenaenae...............W12................06/18/05
ChristieJ.......................W12............... .06/19/05
jehcekah......................W12................0 6/22/05
gilbabe75.....................W11................0 6/25/05
Miss Gigl.......................W11................06/26/05
rooney..........................W11............... .06/30/05
AZparalegal..................W10................07/01/05
Acutepenguin................W9..................07/10/05
allibaba.........................W9............... ...07/12/05
Tbugs............................W7............... ...07/21/05
Mandyhoward...............W6..................07/30/05
SmileyAmy.....................W5.................. 08/08/05

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

[metroames]

Good morning ladies!

Kimism I pray everything will work out and those contractions will stop!

Talking about emotions yesterday. I haven't broke down crying over anything yet, that I remember. But I sure can get teed off pretty easy. I'm embarrassed to say that I'm mad that my husband is still in pain and can't do much. After going to church today he's hurting worse than the last few days. I know it's terrible, but I'm the pregnant lady and I feel like he should be taking care of me instead of the other way around. It also doesn't help that I've been wanting a little nookie the last few weeks too and haven't gotten any and it looks like I won't for quite a while now. There, I said it....I'll get over it and he'll get better soon I hope.

I think that the baby has been getting hiccups the last few days. It's not what I thought they would feel like though. It feels like the baby's head is gently tapping on my pubic bone and it is a constant rythm that lasts for a good 5-10 minutes. It has happened the last 3 days when I lay down to wind down before bed. I guess I thought my whole tummy would move or something or it would feel stronger. I don't know what else it could be though as it defintately feels like the baby moving.

Well, I hope you all have a great week!

Ames

[aphexacid]

Hi everybody,

Congrats to all the new mommies! Sarah and Christina, do Tanner and Josh have middle names?

I am exhausted. Baby isn't big on sleeping and she is still colicky! But it is getting easier and man does she ever smile.



I hope everybody is doing well and congratulations smiling amy! I'm thrilled all that baby dancing paid off!

good luck everybody

Nicole

[Marthad]

Hi everyone!

Nicole, beautiful smile on Bethany!

Ames, I know what you mean, sometimes my DH can be such a big baby when he's not feeling well, and I feel bad when I think things like, "why can't he just buck up and be a man!"

Great discussion about natural births. As of now I'm planning on as little intervention as possible. But I have to admit that I freak out about tearing, and this is TIM, but a friend told me I probably wont be able to keep a tampon in!! When I think of that, I wonder about c-sections in a little better light. My friends that have had c-sections are really happy and so are their hubbys. Most importantly, I want to be fully informed about all things that might happen, and intend to make my birth plan into a flow chart of sorts. If this, then this, etc.

Last week I mentioned that I was having inner thigh pain, I was thinking it was stiff muscles. But now I'm pretty sure it's my pelvis. It is uncomfortable mostly when I turn over in bed, stand up, or cross my legs. Has anyone experienced this?

Today we are going to go and physically check out the birthing center that told me I was too fat, and try to get in there anyways. After the added info about hospital births, I'm inclined to try to push my way into the birthing center, with private showers, and a gaurenteed spot.

Hope everyone has a great day! (It looks like it's going to be sunny here for the first time in like 3 weeks, now if the sun would just clear the treetops!)

[chels_hoff]

Wanted to re-post my post from friday as i dont think anyone saw it......

Originally posted by SmileyAmy
So, Chelsea and Michelle, I thought you would like to know that I am in mourning to day - I have black on. This is hard for me to say *sniffle, sniffle*. The love of my life, Tim, of course, has three concerts this weekend and I will not be going. I will be listening to Tim all weekend and thinking of our wonderful times together over the years. This is the first concert I am missing - and it breaks my heart. Especially since this is for his new album, it is at a very small arena and it is center stage!! Plus the arena where is at is inducting him into some sort of Hall of Fame there for "Most Sold Out Shows Ever". They are at Mohegan Sun Arena at a local casino in CT.

I am very, very sad today...WAAAHHHHHHH!!

I was just going to lurk today as i have the BIG christmas party tonight. But i couldnt not post after reading this, trust me when i tell you Amy that i know how you feel. He came to CA the end of July, anounced his tour AFTER we had booked our trip to Maui. Wouldnt you know that it was the week that we would be gone. I was so sad because this was going to be the first year since 1995 that i would have missed seeing him in concert. But David is going to take me to Vegas in Febuary to see him at Mandalay, WooooHoooo!!! I guess Michelle, you & me are like Dena & Jen are about the Jackets...LOL. Well i guess you can say that i "POPPED" lol that sounds funny. The book said that my uterus would soon bee coming up out from where its been hiding between my hips. Figures that we have a semi-formal party to go to tonight...UUUGGGHHH!!! I will have David take pics this weekend so that i can post my no longer flat tummy. I would be so thrilled about this if i didnt have to go to this party!!! **must remember to breath** Hello to Everyone!!!

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Kim ~ BIG prayers going out to you and your little one!!

Ames ~ LOL dont even get me going about being to emotional!! Can you say hives... yikes!! Keeping my fingers crossed for your sanity that hubby gets well soon!! Too funny about the hic-um-ups.

Nicole ~ Bethany is SO cute!!

Martha ~ I will ask my friend (who has 8 kids) about the tampon thing but i have never heard of that. But it makes me want to do more kegels...LOL!!

Welcome Renae

Hello to everyone who comes in after me!!

Party was ok i thought i looked nice but i could have punched hubby when i informed him that even though we have been together 10 years his comments on how i look are more than welcome (mind you he had a few to many drinks) his lovely response "well you HAVE looked better" "i like it better when you show more skin" i was to pissed and tired to cry as it was 3 AM. So today is the big day, hopefully we find out if i am cooking a little Myranda or Payton. I have an appt with my regular Dr. at 3:00 and a 3D ultrasound at 4:00, the plan is to go register and go to dinner for your 8th anniversary. Will let you all know and post a pic ASAP!!

Here is the new tummy pic taken this weekend, so happy to actually have a little pot belly... cant wait for it to get bigger (i think it is everyday!!) 17weeks



xoxo Chelsea
*Pregnant with Our First*
Hoping for a girl, Happy with Healthy!!

Baby's Web Page
Mom & Dad's Website

[Marthad]

Hi Chels, hmmmm how many kegles is enough!?

I just read this article from New York Magazine (it's a couple of months old) and I thought I'd share it. In sum, it's about not gaining any or very little weight during pregnancy, low carb is mentioned, but warning, it's made me feel enormous!

The Perfect Little Bump

[BrattyChelle]

Morning Ladies!!

Hope everyone had a good weekend....mine was busy so I didn't have time to check in very often but I did catch up on the thread to see how you all are doing


nyanchan.....have missed you, glad to see you post again. Hope things get better with hubby. I too went through that with mine and now in the 3rd trimester I can't keep him off me! Kind of ironic that the time I feel the most uncomfortable physically he wants to be all touchy-feely.

mandy.....keeping you in thoughts and hoping the spotting is simply a normal process for you.

renae.... and congratulations!! I'm sure you'll find this a comfortable place to discuss any issues/concerns and simply feel supported by others as I do. Enjoy and post often

kimism.....I'm definitely keeping you in thoughts. Wish there was more we could do to help you through this.

ames.....keeping fingers crossed hubby heals quickly so you can find your "fun" again. Take it from someone who's been there, when you do find it again, it'll be like your honeymoon all over again. Just in time to fall deeply in love again like teenagers before the little one arrives.

Nicole.....she is so cute!! Whatta smile!

Marthad....CSection once already here and thousands of kegels daily so can't tell ya about the tampon bit, but I do know a few g/f's who have complained after a natural birth. LOL but don't let that be distracting....do your kegels!! Good luck at the birth center *fingers crossed*

Chells_hoff....OK, where's that baby?!?!?! Your stomach makes me sooooo jealous woman! LOL I was gonna post my side pic hubby took sat. nite but I dunno if I wanna now!! OH, and punch hubby for me! Men I tell ya....I bet you looked fabulous. And good luck on the u/s. Can't wait to hear what you're having!! Maybe you'll be giving Timmy the son he is still waiting for LOL


We had a busy weekend....put up the XMas tree on Saturday with my son. Of course now he wants to know where the presents are to go under it LOL. Also took him that night down to the water to see Santa and the lights. I LOVE that Santa down there...he's so real and takes his time with the kids. Plus, how many people can go see Santa wearing shorts and be on the water?? LOL....one perk of being in Florida at XMas.

Pregnancy wise I'm good....I think. Woke this morning with a horrible headache so took some Tylenol. Was impossible to sleep the last few nights. I think the baby is wedging her foot up in my ribs on the side I'm sleeping on. I now wake with awful pain in my side and have to sit up for awhile before lying back down.

Hope everyone has a great Monday!!

[mandyhoward]

Hello everyone.

Renae! I hope you have a smooth and uneventful pregnancy!

Ames- What a strange feeling those hiccups must be. I wonder if they'll get stronger as you get further along.

Nicole- Your child is just precious! That is a 1000 watt smile she's got.

Marthad- A birthing center told you you were too fat? I must have missed that story, but it sounds awfully insensitive. I don't even think we have a birthing center anywhere near where I'll be, but my doctor delivers at a hospital anyway so my mind was pretty much made up for me.

Chelsea- I can't believe you are 17 weeks! You are so tiny!

DesperateinFL- Sounds like you had a good time with Santa. I don't know if I'd love a warm Christmas or hate it. It doesn't get too super cold here, just chilly enough for a jacket. Dh wants to move to Alaska when he gets back from Iraq though. I don't know how that weather will go over, LOL.



I'm reluctant to say this b/c I'm afraid I'll jinx myself, but I've stopped spotting. None yesteday and it hasn't picked back up today. I'm praying it stays away.

Feeling a bit nauseous/hungry this morning. Is this morning sickness? I'm wondering if I'll get it at all, although I wouldn't welcome it. I did hear somewhere, however, that if you have morning sickness your baby is more likely to stick. Probably just an old wives tale.

Today is my last day of college class EVER (unless I go back for a masters). Finals start Wednesday and when I'm done, I'm packing up and moving closer to my family so I can student teach in the spring. It should be an experience to have my belly growing so big in the presence of 10th graders (which is who I'll be teaching next semester).

Hope everyone has a great day!

Mandy

[Marthad]

Hi again,

Well, I'm SOL at the birthing center. They have a strict policy of not accepting anyone with a BMI above 30 at their starting weight. Crazy...If I was at my ideal weight my bmi would probably be 29 due to muscle mass and bones. I guess I'll just have to get over it...everyone here is skinny. sigh

Mandy, I had 2 m/c's over the last year, and when morning sickness came with this one, we were really happy, it was reassuring to me. And, DH loved saying, "you feel sick? Great!!" I hope you get sick!

Michelle, Oh, you make me miss the beach and the sun! The sun sets at 2:50 here and it's completely dark by 3:30!!!

[GetNSlim]

Good morning, ladies!! Glad to see everyone had a pretty good weekend! I had a really busy weekend, and still feel tired this morning from it! I am not due for another 18 days and yet I am SO ready for this baby to be born. Well, to update you all on the whole marriage situation thing...my husband has went permanant in Gillette (it is 1 1/2 hours away) for his job...so that means I either move over there or things stay the same way they have been (he is gone all week and home on the weekends). I haven't decided yet what I am going to do. I know some of you might be saying to yourselves that there isn't a decision to make, that I need to move there...but because what has happened in the last couple months I am a little leery of it. I will let you all know what happens. Besides stressing about that and still trying to make sure everything is ready for when the baby comes, everything is fine!!

Ames-I know how you are on the nookie front. My husband is totally wierded out by doing "it" while I am pregnant. I finally got some last night, but that was only to try to get me to go into labor! So...I probably won't be getting anymore now for about 8-9 weeks (the rest of pregnancy and the 6 weeks postpartum)!

Aphex-Awww, she's a doll. I can't believe how fast they go from that newborn look to starting to interact!! It is so much fun when they start the whole smiling thing!!

Marthad-Sorry the Birthing Center didn't work out. It is the same for us as Mandy, we don't even have a birthing center here!! Oh, and about the tampon thing...I have had two kids and been able to use tampons just fine!! Maybe she is talking about the 4 weeks afterward when you bleed and aren't supposed to use tampons??

Chels-YOU LOOK AWESOME!!! I have to admit that I can't wait to have this baby and lose the weight!

DIF-Glad you got your tree up! We still don't have ours up. I think I might call my brother's to come help me tonight as my parents are out of town and so is hubby. My daughter saw Santa on Saturday! I was a little surprised that she actually wanted to sit on his lap but she went and got right up there!! It was sooooooo cute!! I can't believe she just turned 3, I thought I was gonna cry at her birthday party this weekend!

Mandy-I don't know about the whole morning sickness thing being true. I didn't have it with any of my three pregnancies...and they all stuck!

Hello to anyone else that checked in while I was typing or whoe comes in later on!! I hope the nookie last will get things going here...but I've figured out that babies are gonna come when they want to and there isn't much you can do to force them out or keep them in!!!

[SmileyAmy]

Hi everyone...I am so busy today. I feel like I haven't done a lot of personals lately, but work is always busy in December/January so I guess I should get used to it.

Chelsea ~ Sorry, I saw your post the other day but I rudely forgot to comment on it - forgive me?? Yup, I was in mourning all weekend - Friday, Saturday and Sunday night around 9:00 Tim would cross my mind. Your belly is so cute!! Glad the party went okay. And good luck at your u/s today!! I am so excited for you - I will be waiting to hear the sex!! Woo, Hoo!!

Mandy ~ Glad the spotting stopped. I will be crossing my fingers that it stays away for good!

Sorry, that is all I have time for now...Hi to everyone else!

So, I am at week 5 - two weeks until my first doctors appointment!! Okay, so the symptoms have started!! All weekend, my boobs killed me!! Still sore today. And all day Saturday and Sunday I had heartburn. Yuck!!

Oh and another thing...who ever suggested that book "The Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy", thanks!! It is great...I love reading it! It teaches me things in a way that I understand AND it is hillarious!!

Well, got to get to work!

[SmileyAmy]

Oh, I remembered something I wanted to ask you guys.

I had a friend of mine tell me that DH and I shouldn't have "do it" in the first three months. Is that true? Just wondering because we haven't done it since I found out I was PG. I have been nervous.

Are there any limitations? Should I wait until my doctors appointment in two weeks? What's the deal??

[vixendrop]

Martha - I'm sorry about the birthing center... when I was pregnant before I had the same problem... none of the birth centers in houston would take me because of my weight... I ended up driving to Austin for a midwife and birth center... I'm so glad I did! Are there any located just outside your normal area you could check?

Mandy - I'm so glad the spotting has stopped for you! I've heard that too about the m/s, but I'm pretty sure it's just an old wives tale too ~smiles~

Amy - I've heard that the only time that you're restricted on *doing it* is if you have complications. I wouldn't be worried about it. But don't be surprised if you feel some mild cramping afterward... it's normal... so light spotting is also possible because the cervix is very sensitive right now and it's very easy to make it spot... again, nothing to worry about unless it gets worse.

[mandyhoward]

I did jinx myself! I've got to learn to keep my mouth shut!

Amy, I've always heard (and read) that sex is safe all through pregnancy unless you are red flaged by your doctor for some reason. You can always call and talk to a nurse at your doctor's office if you are unsure.

Mandy

[vixendrop]

mandy, would this be about the normal time that you'd get AF? I've heard of a lot of women getting spotting for a few days around the time AF would've been due.

[mandyhoward]

Originally posted by vixendrop
mandy, would this be about the normal time that you'd get AF? I've heard of a lot of women getting spotting for a few days around the time AF would've been due.

No, its more than a week away when AF would have been making a show. I'm stressing myself out about this when there is nothing I can do about it. I just need to resign myself to letting whatever will be, be, but I'm a control freak!

Mandy

[surfdol]

Hi all... just stopping by for a few minutes to check in... no baby yet but lots of contractions (Brax/Hicks) and very sore... the baby has dropped but not far enough yet... unfortunately my blood pressure has been on the rise the last couple weeks and if it goes up again this week my doc may go ahead and induce (uggh)... This happened with my first child too... also starting to swell but no protein in the urine so no Toxemia *crossing fingers*.... Well I am going to get off here now, it's just too uncomfortable to sit on this computer chair for any length of time... I just keep telling myself it will all be over soon! lol
Take care everyone!

[GoJackets]

naerenaenae! I'm amazed at the stories where women started low carb and conceived! That's great!

Ames - sorry you are *ahem* teed for not getting any. My DH isn't interested right now....he is still freaked out (in a good way) that there is a baby in there....hopefully his hormones will take over, and he will get over our little visitor sharing our space.

Aphexacid - I can't see the picture....I will have to look from home tonight....I can't wait!!

Marthad - wild article....hope it is the exception and not the rule....I can totally respect a woman taking care of her body and being fanatical about it, as long as her baby isn't in jeopardy....I'm just not the type of person that would let it consume me. It wil be important to me once the baby is here. I'm watching my weight, eating good food (most of the time) and what will be, will be. What is the deal with a weight restriction at the birthing centers??.....I'm clueless about this stuff. Enjoy the sunshine!

Chelsea - Can't wait to hear about your appointment!! Hopefully yours will cooperate better than mine. Cute little pooch!

Michelle - I see you put the tree up! You are a stubborn woman, and you know it! Takes one to know one! Sorry about the headache....hope you are enjoying your time off. I will be in Florida for Christmas this year.....looking forward to the weather myself....but watch it snow here in Georgia while I'm gone....I do like a white Christmas as well....can't have both this year!!!

Mandy - Glad to hear the spotting has backed off......good news....take care of yourself!!! I think it's 50/50 when it comes to morning sickness and who gets it.....just read your update...hang in there hon!!

GetNSlim - you sound upbeat...glad to hear it!!!

Amy - I agree with what Vixendrop said abotu sex in the first trimester. If you are truly that worried about it, you could find other ways to enjoy each other until you can talk to your doctor....but you should be fine...do a search on sex in the first trimester....

Hi Vixendrop and others who check in!

Not much here...I have a head cold and have been babysitting my boss's dog-from-hell....it's been a long, sleepless weekend, but none due to the pregnacny. I keep thinking I feel the baby every now and then....but who knows....I'm not worried about it...I think a few more weeks and I will know a little better about what I am truly feeling. It still seems so bizarre that I am pregnant. I've gotten over being worried, it just seems weird because I feel pretty darn good.....I know - enjoy it while it lasts!

My biggest thing now is driving.....I'm pretty aggressive, but have backed off, and I now I get so mad at the people that drive like I do (did)...but I am extra cautious...always waiting for someone to cross over into my lane or run a red light....my focus is avoiding accidents, and I've gotten super paranoid about it.

[MadameX]

Good Morning Beauties!

We have our first Hypnobirthing class tonight! I'll let you all know how it goes...

We had a dinner party last night and I had prime rib, appetizers for two hours before, and TWO PIECES of chocolate cake. I was so full I couldn't sleep. I am still full and in pain this morning. I didn't go near the scale.

Ames~I hope your hubby recovers soon! Mine needs a hernia operation too (not chronically), so now I'm thinking he can get it done after I deliver since I won't be able to DTD anyway then...but I agree that I want HIM taking care of ME!

Mandy~ Try not to worry!

Kim~ Just do what you need to to keep baby in there. Those meds sound awful with that schedule.

Renee!

Nicole~Beautiful pic of Bethany!

Martha~I did read that article...how depressing! Makes me feel especially bad after all I ate last night. Bummer about that birthing center. I remember Scandinavian women being skinny minis too when I was there. What complications are they afraid of?

Dena~Dog from Hell LOL? I think it's good to back off while driving; I have noticed such a short temper too, mostly when people cut in front of me in line. The other week, I yelled at this little old lady who did just that at Costco. It was so unlike me. About five minutes later I felt so bad I went all over the store looking for her so I could apologize. I never found her.

Michelle~Glad you put the tree up! That was my vote.

Chels~Your 17 week "bump" looks like my pre-preg "dream belly", LOL. Are you tall? You look great.

Smiley~You will get all kinds of "advice". Get used to it, hon! Of course you can BD still. Have fun!

Surfdol~Hang in there. I have been getting lots of BH too, especially when I stand or over exert myself. When do you notice them?

Vixen~Hi!

getN~I hope it all works out with your hubby, whatever you decide.

Kelley

[SmileyAmy]

Originally posted by MadameX
Smiley~You will get all kinds of "advice". Get used to it, hon! Of course you can BD still. Have fun!

Is it still considered BDing if the baby is already there??

Thanks for the advice girls - I thought my friend might have been a little off.

[metroames]

Originally posted by SmileyAmy
Is it still considered BDing if the baby is already there??

LOL, you could say you are literally "baby dancing" now...or dancing around the baby!

[SmileyAmy]

Originally posted by metroames
LOL, you could say you are literally "baby dancing" now...or dancing around the baby!

Geeze, Amy...gross me out why don't you!! Now I am going to tell DH that there is no sex for the next 35 weeks!! Dancing around the baby!?!?! Sheesh!!