Pregnancy Thread - Wed 3/9

[Marthad]

Surfdol...................Catherine Emily Jean.........Born 12/21/04
BrattyChelle...........Elana Marie.......................Born 12/23/04
GetNSlim...............Jonathan Charles..............Born 12/31/04
Kay&Lydi................"Baby".................... .........Born 01/06/05
Shandril105............Elizabeth Skye..................Born 01/10/05
Viki........................."Baby Girl".......................Born 01/18/05
Nyanchan................Audrey Kay......................Born 02/09/05
MadameX................Madeleine Jane................Born 02/09/05
metroames..............Grant David....................Born 02/18/05
kimism.....................Megan Elizabeth.............Born 02/25/05
shelly........................Ethan Cole.................... Born 03/05/05

JennPayton..................W39................03/13/05......Girl
blueyedgrl....................W38................0 3/26/05......Boy
Heather123.................W37...............03/30/05......Boy

Marthad.......................W35................0 4/11/05......Boy
Dar20..........................W34...............0 4/16/05......Girl
Jefinner........................W34............... .04/16/05......Boy
GoJackets....................W32................05/03/05
Hooligan.......................W32................ 05/04/05
mom2twoboys.............W32...............05/07/05
chels_hoff.....................W31..............05/15/05......Boy
Ravenly74.....................W31................0 5/15/05......Boy
Denise85.......................W30...............0 5/22/05......Boy
tekla..............................W30............ ....05/23/05......Boy


azktycat.....................W28.................0 5/30/05.....Girl
Luna...........................W27................ .06/04/05.....Girl
Vixendrop...................W25................06/18/05.....Girl
naerenaenae...............W25................06/18/05.....Girl
jehcekah.....................W25.................0 6/22/05.....Boy
gilbabe75....................W24................06/25/05.....Boy
Miss Gigl......................W24.................06/26/05.....Girl
rooney........................W24................. .06/30/05....Boy
Acutepenguin...............W22.................07/10/05
allibaba.........................W22.............. ...07/12/05....Twins (Boy & Girl)
kclynn..........................W21............... .07/18/05
Tbugs...........................W20............... ..07/21/05
Mandyhoward...............W19.................07/30/05....Boy
melos...........................W19............... .08/01/05
SmileyAmy....................W18................08/05/05

Ketosisgirl......................W12.............. .9/22/05
jeepifer..........................W10............. ..10/04/05
Karingreen.....................W10................ .10/08/05
jojolw............................W?.............. .....??/??/05


Green12........................................... ...Trying!
2BFitHourglass.................................... .Trying!
lil miss.............................................. ....Trying!
Nicole133......................................... ....Trying!
StrawberryGirl.................................... ..Trying!
AnnieO............................................ .....Trying!
speckle........................................... ......Trying!
Alissaliz......................................... ........Trying!
Aediekins......................................... .....Trying!
AZParalegal....................................... ....Trying!
DasiyNYC.......................................... ....Trying!
Kaillean.......................................... .......Trying!
Louise............................................ .......Trying!

[Marthad]

Oh my gosh, Shelly!! Congrats & Ethan! What a great, and hysterical story! He looks great!

Heather, sorry about the dr...I have urges to cancel and I'm still on 2 week appts, and the midwife spends time with me, but nothing ever happens. I get my finger stuck, pee on a stick, she takes my blood pressure, I say this and this hurt, she says all is normal, see you next time. I guess its reassuring... And, yes, it was probably mostly Clorox marketing. I finally mopped yesterday and it really wasn't that bad--I probably just need a mopping attitude adjustment! Today is the other nasty--scrubbing the toilet bowls!

Louise, I added you!

Dena, I've had those same diabetic thoughts too...I know I snore some, but DH snores so much he probably doesn't hear me! It has been pretty dry (<30% humidity) in our house lately...maybe that has something to do with it.

I'll check back later--hubby is working late again tonight.

[allibaba]

Good morning,

I hear ya all on getting sick of the appointments. I'm only 22 weeks and have to go every 3 weeks and soon every 2 weeks. With my ds my appointments were always prompt, unfortunetly my doctor retired. This doctor is almost always an hour late or cancels. We only have 2 doctors and one mid-wife to cover our hospital, so not many options. Oh well, sorry to vent.
I go for another u/s this afternoon . It's always nice to see the little buggers. I think this will be my fifth one.
I'm still shocked and impressed with Shelly's birth story . I haven't gotten to tell dh about it yet. He'll be impressed.
I haven't been posting much but lurk often. Ds has been a bear lately. He's had enough of winter as have I. We need to get outside and play in backyard!!!

Alli

[tekla]

Shelly~ Congrats! Ethan is a cutie. That was one heck of a birth story. I have to admit that I love your sense of humor, chip clips and all.

[Dar20]

Morning, ladies!

Shelly, I'm still about the chip clips... DH thought that was hysterical, too.

Dena & Martha... what you guys describe about the dry mouth and snoring at night is exactly what I'm going through, too. And I live in a humid climate! So, you're not alone. And I passed the glucose test, too. So, no diabetes, here, either.

I also heard that I passed my Group B Strep test, so all good there.

I hate to do it again, but I have another complaint. It seems like all I'm doing this week is complaining. Perhaps baby is just going through a big growth spurt or something. First the BH, next the swelling (which has gone down considerably today), NOW it's terrible ligament pain. I'm talking seriously painful.. I was in so much pain last night when I crawled into bed I was on the verge of tears. I didn't know what to do.. no matter how I laid, I was wincing in pain. And then having to get up every couple hours to pee didn't help because it hurt to get up, THEN, it hurt to wipe (due to having to turn my torso)! Ladies, how am I going to get through the next 5 weeks?!?!

I seriously had the urge to go to the hospital and beg them to take the baby out.

I was just so miserable this morning, I slept in. I feel a touch better, but the sides of my abdomen hurt so much. And I can't massage them because they are tender to the touch.



What a sucky day. And the weather sucks today, too. And my shower for today was moved to next week.

Ok, pity party over...

I also have urges to cancel my appointments.. It's a 1/2 hour drive there for a 5 minute appt. However, I'm looking forward to next week because DH will go with me and we'll discuss his planned c-section notion with my dr... hoping my dr. can help him "see the light", so to speak.

Alli, woo hoo on another ultrasound! I hope you can post some pictures.

[allibaba]

Dar

It really sounds like you're going through a rough time with your pregnancy. The end is coming near and it will get better. Have you tried maybe sleeping in a recliner? With ds I used to sleep sitting up in bed due to terrible heartburn and carpal tunnel, but a lot people have been mentioning the recliner to me lately. As for the sore ligaments, maybe a nice warm shower. It'll loosen them up anyway.

Hang in there!

Alli

[Miss Gigl]

OMG, Shelly!!! That is the best birth story I ever heard!!!! I can't even imagine what my DH's reaction to that situation would have been but I have no doubt it would be unforgettable! Ethan is a total cutie!!


Nothing new to report here. I have my regular OB appt tomorrow and I'd sure like to cancel! I'm dreading the scale!

I'm feeling a lot more movement though which is very cool!

I'll try to come back later... gotta run to a meeting.

Meg

[nyanchan]

Hello all!

Shelley, congrats & a big wow & welcome to Ethan. I told my husband your birth story and all he could do was stare at me. Finally he said "Glad that wasn't you!" I do wish it was me though. It seems that it was quick and virtually pain free!

Mandy- Did you get my PM? Please let me know what you think, as I'd like to make the offer to others if you're not interested... :-)

Dar- The end is rough... Just take one day at a time, you'll have your baby soon enough! I wish I was still pregnant sometimes; at least I could sleep for longer than 2.5 hours at a stretch!


Does anyone know what happened to the Losing the Baby Fat thread? I can't seem to find it. Don't know if it's now defunct or if I'm just looking in the wrong place!

Audrey is doing well. The breast feeding finally kicked into high gear and she's gaining weight really well. She weighed 8 pounds 11 ounces yesterday at our lactation appointment. I was "allowed" to purchase a breast pump but practically had to convince her... The consultant is a wonderful person, but she is very convicted and won't just sell product to sell it. The good part is I bought a Medela Pump In Style Advanced for $50 less than retail, didn't have to pay sales tax (had a presription for a pump from the pediatrician), got a pack of free milk storage bags and a 30 minute lesson on how to use everything!

Hope everyone is doing well!

Dierdre

[Jefinner]

CONGRATS SHELLY!!!! I'll have to go back and read yesterday's thread!

About appointments... I feel the same way... I love my midwife, but I'm just feeling so lazy now, that I don't want to go! LOL! Next appt. will be my last two weeker.

I'm going to stop eating junk today too. The night before last Hank decided to bring home Haagen Daas. (sp?) Dulce de Leche ice cream... It was heavenly, but BAD BAD BAD!!! So, while I can't even accidentally go too low carb (like the other day), I need to eat healthily. I'm starting out my day with a frittata. Oh, I love those things. It's kinda like an omelette for lazy folks. Not lazy folks, but it still is easier, Anna loves them, and Hank can take some to work. Although, I might indulge in a little coffee today... *YAWN*

I had my midwife and chiropractor appointments yesterday, and evidently this little boy is really low (which I already could feel). I only have one tiny little vain worry... If he's already that low and down in the birth canal (Well, so he's not in the birth canal, but he's down in there...), then just how cone headed is this poor kid gonna be when he comes out!?!?! LOL!

Oh, and let me tell you... It's weird having your pelvic bone adjusted, but I did feel a little less discomfort after she did that.

MISS GIGL - I dread the scale too!!! Don't we all! UGH!

DAR - You're in the homestretch. The third trimester is the most uncomfortable, for sure! I'm sure Hank thinks that's all I do is complain! LOL! If you're having problems with swelling, try taking some Dandelion Root (or you can drink Dandelion Leaf tea, but I didn't like the taste)... It helps me. As for the ligament pain, I dunno... Are you getting enough potassium?

HOLA MARTHA, TEKLA, & ALLIBABA!!!

[MadameX]

Congrats Shelly! Ethan Cole!

What a great story! Did you have to push at all? I hope your doctor listens to you next time!

Ethan is beautiful!

Kelley

[Dar20]

Thanks, guys. Considering this pregnancy's been pretty easy, I feel so silly with all of these sudden complaints. I don't feel I have much room to talk when Jenn is just waiting for her day to come. It's just been a bad week. I'm sure giving the dog a bath yesterday didn't help with my ligament pain, too.

Dierdre, I'm pretty sure the Losin' the Baby Fat thread is around.. I just posted in it the other day. It's on the Challenges board.

I decided to indulge myself this morning and went to Dunkin Donuts for a chocolate donut. At least it might help lift my spirits.

As for potassium, I've been eating more veggies and meat lately, and have milk every day (cereal in the am and chocolate milk with dinner).. so I think I'm getting enough.

[gilbabe75]

OMG Shelly! That is scary. I can't believe they sent you home. I would have camped out in the freaking lobby and complained until they took me back. Sorry you had to deliver your own baby, but what a labor story you have to tell!! Will DH ever live down the chip clips??

Dar-are you having ligament pain or muscle seperation? I am in that kind of pain already. Sucks. LOL It gets worse for me with every kid. AND...there will be no more, so I'm not going to tell ya how 4 is! Try a hot shower, maybe some tylenol.

Does anyone want these undies I'm giving away?? Brand new never washed or worn motherhood brand xl bikinis. There are 6. I had 8, tried 2 and don't like them much for me. I will ship them to ya for free if you want them PM me. They are cute, white, grey, pink, turquiose and some stripped.

[Jefinner]

If nothing else, my 11 month old will take them... She likes putting panties on her head. (TOTALLY GROSSES ME OUT!) I think I might have to buy some new ones, so that she can do this no problem... LOL!

Actually though... XL? (#1 You don't look like an XL, but I digress) That's my size... What kind are they? I might take you up on it.

[Dar20]

Originally posted by gilbabe75
Dar-are you having ligament pain or muscle seperation?

How would I know the diff? The pain is located on the sides of my tummy/uterus. For instance, if you were to cradle your uterus from the underneath on the sides, near the hip bones, that's where the pain is.

What is muscle separation? Sounds scary!

[Marthad]

Dar, I've been having those same ligament pains--at least that's what I think they are. Usually they go away after a few minutes. When it happens in bed, I try to relax as much as possible, especially my tummy, and pretend that its a contraction and practice my relaxation and breathing for that. It usually only happens on one side at a time, and I've found it's better to be laying on that side--even a little forward onto your belly, with one leg up. I've also been having wierd sensations around my cervix--pulling, tickling or itching feelings. My midwife said it was probably the baby moving down onto a nerve and that there can be some really weird feelings down there. And to top it all off, I've had a few moments of what feel like really mild menstural cramps. I'm basically embracing any pain, though, thinking of it like practice--and an extremely mild form at that!

Anyhow, I hope you're feeling better

Ali, hope the u/s goes well!

Jeffiner, I am with you on the junk--I really need to eat better, I don't know why it's so difficult!! Argh!

Dierdre, good news about the pump! Glad to hear Audrey is doing so well

Hi Kelley!!

Becca, hows everything?

Oh, here's one other question. I'm having a boy...and one of the clues I felt like I had before we knew for sure was the extra fuzz on my tummy. It's like fine thin hairs, blond--thank God!--all over my tummy, not just in a line. Has anyone else experienced this? I always thought of it as a little extra testosterone!

[gilbabe75]

Originally posted by Jefinner
If nothing else, my 11 month old will take them... She likes putting panties on her head. (TOTALLY GROSSES ME OUT!) I think I might have to buy some new ones, so that she can do this no problem... LOL!

Actually though... XL? (#1 You don't look like an XL, but I digress) That's my size... What kind are they? I might take you up on it.

They are maternity bikinis from motherhood. They seem like a regular XL but maybe a bit bigger in the back. You can probably see them at motherhood.com They are cotton.

Pm me your addy, I'll send them and if you can't use them, let her wear them on her head! LOL


Dar-probably ligaments and stuff. I have that too. Muscle seperation is in your abdomen. For me it is from my ribcage down straight to my pelvis on each side of my buldging belly. Hurts like a mofo. I still can't figure out why I feel like I got kicked in the crotch. I always get that when PG. If you want complain non-stop about the pain let me know. I'll listen. I understand totally.

[Louise]

Marthad--Thanks for adding me! (although it is a little creepy to see my name up there).


Alli--Have fun at your ultrasound! I am sick of winter too. We keep having nice days, and then bad days. It snowed here yesterday.


Dar--Complain all you want, that's what we are here for . Good luck with your doctor and your DH!

nyanchan--I am glad to hear that things are going will with Audrey and that breastfeeding is working out!

Jefinner--Just don't let your daughter go into public with underwear on her head, and I am sure things will be fine .

Hello to everyone else. DH has been working so much this week (by noon Tuesday, he'd already put in 31 hours this week). Last night he was exhausted, so no action for us. He tried to convince me that if we BD every night, then it would take us no time to get pregnant. I said something to him last night about BDing and he looked at me like I had two heads and then fell asleep.

louise

[Dar20]

Originally posted by Louise
Dar--Complain all you want, that's what we are here for . Good luck with your doctor and your DH!

Thanks, Louise.

Originally posted by Louise
He tried to convince me that if we BD every night, then it would take us no time to get pregnant. I said something to him last night about BDing and he looked at me like I had two heads and then fell asleep.

He can talk the talk, but...

Becca, are you having pain right in front of your pubic bone? I've had that for so long I've become accustomed to it by now!

Martha, I've also started having weird sensations in my cervix area. Funny thing is that when those started, the urine leakage when I sneeze stopped. I still get leakage occasionally, but just not like I would when I sneeze or cough. Hmmm...

Good idea on practicing relaxation and breathing through the pain. I should have done that last night.. I was just too whiny and tired to think of it.

[Karingreen]

Hello everyone, I have been sick since Friday so I have not been reading post today is the first day I have even felt like getting on the computer. Long story short I was sick first then my son got sick took him to dr. she said he had strep and since I was pg I should go get tested, I did yesterday and it was neg. just sinus infection, but it sure is kicking my but. I think I am starting to get better but I usualy start feeling bad again in the evenings.

I scanned through todays and yesterdays thread, my head is not clear so I am just going to reply to a couple of things that stands out.

Shelly (I think) wow, you did a great job delivering that baby by yourself. I am planning another homebirth here, but I have a friend/midwife that will be here to lead us, my husband is planning to catch although things happened so fast last time my midwife delivered.

To the ladies that are dreading their dr appt. I am so very sorry, it is a shame they make you wait so long, don't they know we get tired of waiting. I am so very lucky because like I said before my midwife is a very close friend, we either meet at her house if she is very very busy and do my prenate & visit a little or like last month she blocked of half a day and did her other prenates in the morning then her and her daughter came to my house for lunch, prenate, and long visit. This is our plan for the most part of my preg. I know how blessed and lucky I am. Just remeber soon all those visits will be over and you can stay home and enjoy your little ones.

Hello to everyone else. I am going to rest, but I will try to feel like checking in later.

[SmileyAmy]

Hi everyone...been MIA for a couple of days. Went back to the doctor's Monday afternoon for this darn cold. He said there wasn't much he could do, it was just a bad cold and that normally if I wasn't pregnant he would give me some antibiotics or cough medicine with codine, but he didn't want to because I am still kind of early in my pregnancy. So he told me to take a couple of days off. Feeling a little better. My cough is pretty much gone, except I am still a little congested in my chest, so that makes me cough and my nose is stuffy. Hopefully it goes away soon.

If I miss anything over the past couple of days...sorry.

Shelly ~ What an amazing birth story!! Congratulations and Ethan is so, so cute!!

Becca ~ Was it you that said you were bummed because one day it was 60 and the next it was snowing?? I had the same thing here in MA. Monday was close to 50 and then yesterday went from rain, to sleet, to ice and then snow!

Mandy ~ Sorry you are feeling so down. I can't imagine how much you must miss DH. Keep your chin up and if you need anything, let us know.

Off topid...oops, someone just IM'd me and I exited out by accident and don't know who it was!!

Jenn ~ You look great!! I definitly see why you are ready to have that baby!! I am crossing my fingers for you.

Hi Martha!

Alli ~ I hope you post those u/s pics!! Hope all is well.

Dar ~ I feel so bad for you. I am sorry you have another 5 weeks to go and you are so miserable.

Hi Meg!

Louise ~ Hi there...actually you don't want to BD every night, unless you know you are ready to ovulate. You want to safe up DH's little swimmers!

Hi Karin!

I filled out the apartment application yesterday...so hopefully I will hear something in the next few days. Cross your fingers.

So, I have been a wreck for the last two days. Catching up on all the baby shows that are on during the day are taking a toll. I go from being so happy and excited, to scared and then bummed that I don't even feel pregnant.

I just want to feel the baby...I know it is there from the u/s, but I will be 19 weeks on Friday and I haven't felt anything "real". Plus, I just look fat as ever. I was telling my mom that some other plus sized girls on another site were telling me to go buy a few maternity shirts - that they will help you look more pregnant to others and my mother thought I was crazy. If you don't need them, why get them?? I just want people to know I am pregnant...not just thinking I am getting fatter. Sorry for the pity fest.

I am excited for Oprah's baby shower show today at four though!

I go for my 19 week appt tomorrow and then Friday is my 28th birthday!! Woo, hooo!!

The last two years, DH has forgotten my b-day. I know, I know... I told him that if he knows what is good for him, HE WILL NOT FORGET THIS YEAR!! So, we will see.

Well, I will maybe check back later.

Bye!

[Louise]

Amy--Sorry you don't feel pregnant. I would buy a couple shirts anyway. But then again, I love shopping and getting new things.
As far as my DH, I think he and Dar's DH must be related in that they think they know more about this stuff than we do!!! My DH is convinced that I don't need to chart or check anything *down there* or that BDing all the time can waste his STUFF. He definitely thinks we will get pregant in 1-2 months just by LUCK!?!?!? I don't know what he thinks. I tell him about the things I read, and he thinks that having a baby just happens. I guess it does for some people.


Okay, wow, I guess I am a little upset with DH and didn't even realize it. It took my best friend 2 years to get pregnant, so I know what she went through. That's why I am trying not to get my hopes up that it will happen right away.

[Dar20]

Originally posted by SmileyAmy
I just want to feel the baby...I know it is there from the u/s, but I will be 19 weeks on Friday and I haven't felt anything "real". Plus, I just look fat as ever. I was telling my mom that some other plus sized girls on another site were telling me to go buy a few maternity shirts - that they will help you look more pregnant to others and my mother thought I was crazy. If you don't need them, why get them?? I just want people to know I am pregnant...not just thinking I am getting fatter. Sorry for the pity fest.

Amy, I definitely feel like I look more pregnant when I wear maternity shirts. I wore a regular polo shirt on Sunday (a large size, but still a non-maternity shirt) to the Steeplechase, and started chatting with a girl in the ice cream line. She made a comment to her mother about people touching babies, her mom mentioned people touching pregnant bellies, and I agreed with them. They had no clue I was pregnant until I stated that I was. I guess I just looked fat until I smoothed down my shirt so they could see. Maternity shirts have a fit that leaves no mistake you are pregnant!

Plus it's always nice to get a couple new shirts. Motherhood had their spring selection out the last time I was there, and I got some really nice striped 3/4 sleeve button up tops that I love.

Have you felt any more flutters?

[metroames]

Congratulation Shelly!

I love the name Ethan Cole.....if we have a boy for our second child we are going to name him Cole Brian or Cole Ethan.

Sorry I haven't checked in lately ladies. After staying up till after midnight when my husband gets home and then nursing a few times during the night I don't get out of bed until 10 or later and then after getting baths and general chores done my husband naps until he goes to work...so there ain't much time for posting.

Good to see that everyone here is doing great!

Ames

[Dar20]

Originally posted by Louise
As far as my DH, I think he and Dar's DH must be related in that they think they know more about this stuff