Pregnancy Thread - Wednesday, March 16th

[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..............Natalie Grace...................Born 03/09/05


blueyedgrl....................W39................0 3/26/05......Boy
Heather123.................W38...............03/30/05......Boy
Marthad.......................W36................0 4/11/05......Boy
Dar20..........................W35...............0 4/16/05......Girl
Jefinner........................W35............... .04/16/05......Boy
GoJackets....................W33................05/03/05
Hooligan.......................W33................ 05/04/05
mom2twoboys.............W33...............05/07/05
chels_hoff.....................W32..............05/15/05......Boy
Ravenly74.....................W32................0 5/15/05......Boy
Denise85.......................W31...............0 5/22/05......Boy
tekla..............................W31............ ....05/23/05......Boy
azktycat.....................W29.................0 5/30/05.....Girl
Luna...........................W28................ .06/04/05.....Girl


Vixendrop...................W26................06/18/05.....Girl
naerenaenae...............W26................06/18/05.....Girl
jehcekah.....................W26.................0 6/22/05.....Boy
gilbabe75....................W25................06/25/05.....Boy
Miss Gigl......................W25.................06/26/05.....Girl
rooney........................W25................. .06/30/05....Boy
Acutepenguin...............W23.................07/10/05
allibaba.........................W23.............. ...07/12/05....Twins (Boy & Girl)
kclynn..........................W22............... .07/18/05
Tbugs...........................W21............... ..07/21/05
Mandyhoward...............W20.................07/30/05....Boy
melos...........................W20............... .08/01/05
SmileyAmy....................W19................08/05/05
Ketosisgirl......................W13.............. .9/22/05

jeepifer..........................W11............. ..10/04/05
Karingreen.....................W11................ .10/08/05
jojolw............................W?.............. .....??/??/05
Tammeli......................W8................... .10/24/05

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]

JennP, CONGRATS!!! Can't wait to hear your story!

Just getting things started this morning. I'll check back later

[BrattyChelle]

Congrats JennP and Natalie Grace

[Miss Gigl]

Congrats Jen! I can't wait to hear all about Natalie's arrival! Cute name too btw!

Just stopping in to say Hi, I've got a sonogram this morning so I'll be back in a bit.

*wave*

Meg

[Dar20]

Hi, girls, just doing a quick drive by... We are meeting our potential pediatrician this morning, then checking out the daycare center, then I have an ob appt.

But, before I go, I wanted to post pics of the nursery as promised. Please keep in mind it's a work in progress. There's still no changing table, and there is an old dresser in there that will probably go. Oh, and the kitty's litter box is in there, too.

[GoJackets]

Congrats Jenn! Love the name! If this is a girl I am carrying - she will be an Emily Grace. Can't wait for pictures. Hope you are recovering well.

Darlene - I LOVE THE NURSERY! GREAT JOB!!!!

[blueyedgrl]

Hi Girls~

I haven't posted much because I've been so far from LC it isn't even funny! I do lurk & try to read the thread most days to keep up with you girls, though!

First, big congrats to JennP ! Natalie! Hope you both are doing well & wishing you a quick recovery!

Lots of luck, Meg at your sonogram appointment today!

Great nursery photos, Dar ! I love the crib, it's beautiful!

Hi to everyone else, sorry I'm so terrible at personals!

Wow, I can't beleive I'm at the top of the list! We're expecting to see Reilly any day now. I've been having strong contractions since Thursday, but they keep tapering off. Maybe he'll decide tomorrow's the day, since we're giving him an Irish name. My last u/s was a week ago & at that point he was estimated to be 7lb, 14oz with a 4oz margin of error. So by now, he is surely well over 8lbs!

[tekla]

Dar~ Love the nursery. You have more pictures on one wall than we do in our entire house. I keep saying I'm going to get some up and things keep getting me off track. Very nice room.

[gilbabe75]

Jenn Congrats!!!!!


Dena- My 3yo Alyssa was almost Emma Grace. BUT...my last name is Gilley! LOL EGG NO way.

Dar-Cute nursery! Are those Disney cells?

Tammara- I wouldn't excercise too much more than you used to without a Dr. okay. You can try to eat well, most of the time it is hard. Sickness and major food aversions the first 3-4 mos, cravings after that. I gained 65 with my first, 35 or so with my second and so far I'm 25 weeks and have gained about 10 lbs. I was losing weight for a little bit at first. I eat semi-LC but don't deprive myself of cravings because this is about the only time in your life you can get away with it. Plus, preggo-cravings are just not the same as any other cravings...even TOM ones! If you are 8 weeks, and not nauseous, hopefully you won't get that way.

KIM-IMO you are nuts. But that isn't a bad thing. LOL I think you should consult your doctor and give it some time before you think about having another child. You don't want to risk you own health or the health of the baby. Having one when nursing another is not good for you either. Skip the tubal right now and do some thinking and some talking with Dr. Good luck in what you decide.

Okay, now strange question for you all. I know this is my 3rd so it is a bit different. BUT...do any of you experience this? When I stand with legs parted at all or sit on the potty, I swear my "lips" turn inside out from all the pressure! If I don't pee fast, I'm in trouble. It is painful!!

I have that, plus the front of my pubic bone is hurting nonstop, plus terrible hip pain and if I sit too long I cannot get up and walk. Oh, and every morning I have a sciatica attack! THIS is my punishment for not planning this kid, isn't it!

Oh and names. I hate picking boy names. DH likes NOTHING. We are thinking Elijah Luke. But I don't know how much I really like Elijah. We would call him Eli, but when he is older we would let him choose Eli or Luke.

[Marthad]

Dar, the nursery looks great!

Hi Dena

Blueeyedgrl, your'e at the top of the list now!! I hope labor goes smoothly for you.

Hi Tekla!

Well, I just ate cheddar cheese with unsweetened black cherry jam. How weird is that?! Must be pregnant

I think I felt a contraction this afternoon too...baby is still really high, though. I'm definitely having regular (well, daily) braxton hicks.

Hi to all to come!

[SmileyAmy]

Jenn ~ Congratulations on Natalie Grace!! Can't wait to hear all about it and see some pictures!! Take it easy...

Martha & Michelle ~ Hi!

Meg ~ Hi there...good luck at your u/s! Can't wait to hear about it!

Dar ~ Love the nursery!! I am kinda sad because at my new place I am not allowed to paint...so baby is just going to have white walls. Oh well...

Dena ~ Hi!

Blueyedgrl ~ Nice to hear from you. Hope something happens soon for you!!

Tekla ~ Hi!

Kim ~ I am not in your situation, but I would say if you are nervous about making such a final decision and having your tubes tied right now, I wouldn't. If you are having ANY doubts, I wouldn't do it. But, that is just me. Good luck with whatever you decide.

So, today is my second chance u/s!! Everyone please, please, please cross your fingers that baby is moving around today and we get the money shot!!

[Marthad]

Becca, I have the whole pelvic pain thing going. It's regular steady pelvic pain, and once in a while, it gets extreme right in the front too. And, don't get me started on the hip thing. It's making it really difficult to sleep! If I sit for a while with my legs spread (not lady like, but a rather comfy stretch) my hips almost lock up when I stand. I have to do a little gyration/belly dance type move to loosen up. Lovely image, huh?!

[nyanchan]

Hello all!

This is a pretty good breastfeeding article. The first paragraph talks about breast size and then a little ways down talks about diet... Sounds like Atkins to me!

http://www.parentstages.com/index.as...le.asp?id=5022

Also, my lactation consultant has a pretty good website: www.patlc.com

My boobs didn't really change much either, until my milk came in. I went from a small C to a solid C cup.

Oh- yesterday was our first outing by ourselves... we were so exhausted when we finally made it home! I'm thinking that being a totally stay at home mom would be OK.

Dierdre

[heather123]

Good morning!

Congratulations Jenn! Sorry you had to have a C, but I'm glad to hear you and little Natalie are home!!!

Kim-If you are having doubt getting your tubes tied, maybe you sould look into a norplant or an IUD instead.

Blueyedgrl-Wow, contractions huh? How exciting!!! I haven't been feeling much (I'm due on the 30th)

Dar-Very cute nursery! I have DD room done similar, just different colors, I'll post a picture of hers. Boy, you have a busy day today-You'll be ready for a nap!

Becca-I have had pubic pain too, I'm almost positive going to a chiropractor (sp) once a week will help you. I would but I can't afford right now, we have a $40 specialist co-pay I like the Elijah Luke, I know all about the DH not liking any names. I'm so glad we FINALLY agreeed on one.

Amy-Good luck on the u/s!!!!!

Tammara-I haven't stayed LC OR exercised very much, just running after a 3yo and cleaning house all day....I've gained 28 lbs. And that's having a splurge day once a week Staying in shape will help you have an easier pregnancy (less aches and pains) as well as an easier labor.

Well, I have to cut this short, it's time to take DD to story time, I did take pics of the room, so I'll post those when I get back.

[Mrs Sarah]

Jenn: Congratulations!!!! I can't wait to hear your story!!!

Kim: If you are having doubts, then I would postpone your tubal. I felt exactly the way you do, so I'm sure it's normal. You don't want to do something you may regret later!

[Jefinner]

CONGRATULATIONS JENN!!! WELCOME MISS NATALIE!!!

DAR - I love the room! I'm jealous that you have a possible birth date, but not the induction... EEK! Of course, most women do fine... My epidural just wore off on the right side, and when they upped the meds, it still didn't take effect. So all but my left leg felt everything... LOL! (And it still wasn't that bad... Just worse than with Anna.)

BECCA - I have more pelvic pain than with either of my other two. They've just said that he's down really low. Sometimes when I get up from sitting, it hurts, and feels like he's gonna fall out!

[vixendrop]

So... yesterday... can you say *sucky*??? It started okay I guess... had emissions tested on our car, passed... then went to register it... at 10 there was already a line around the corner just to get a number so to wait... the estimated wait time was over 2 hours!!! No way! It doesn't *need* to be registered until next month anyway... but I really wanted to get it over with.

Anyway... after that we went to JCPenney because online they have some really cute plus-size maternity shirts... but wouldn't ya know it... at the store they had NO shirts like advertised online and the largest size was an XL... that wouldn't even come close! So now I'm getting more and more irked... on the way out of the store Richard went to touch my shoulder and it shocked me... so he touched me again, and again it shocked me... and then once more, same thing... at this point I asked him to not touch me until we were outside... well, he took it badly and stormed off to the car ~rolls eyes~ I got to the car and *apologized* for not just letting him keep shocking me... he got even more pissed and started in about something, I don't even remember what... so I just let go and got everything out that had been bothering me about him lately... he can be hard to talk too, he takes everything personally, so I had a few things built up... I knew it was the wrong thing to do even as I was doing it, but I was sooooo upset about everything I couldn't help it. He was so angry about that though that he opened his car door and told me to stop, that he wanted to walk for a while... I told him if he got out I wasn't going to wait... so he got back in and we fought the whole way home... I was in tears... we got home and I just went in the bedroom and cried... he came in and we talked a little more and cuddled... I feel so bad for our fight, but I just couldn't hold everything in anymore.

Alright... after that we decided we had a few errands we needed to do before my midwife appointment this afternoon... so we went to do them... by this point I had a horrible headache because of our fight, so I wasn't feeling very good... we got a couple errands done (checked a 2nd JCPenney... still nothing) and decided to go check the mail... his dad added us to his cell phone family plan and the phone should've been here today... but it wasn't... that didn't help make the day better... I was really looking forward to it... by this time it was time for my midwife appointment... we drove over and got there a little early... no problem... they took me in a little early too (very slow day there today)... weighed (yikes... gained more than I wanted ~sighs~), urine test, blood pressure... no problems... and then in comes Suzanne, my midwife.

Everything is going good... heartbeat in the 140's and strong... and then Suzanne mentioned the glucose test... wants me to skip the one hour and go straight for the 3 hour test... I asked why... I've not been spilling glucose in my urine, I didn't have any pre-diabetic test results prior, diabetes doesn't run in my family, I didn't have it with my DD, and my DD was a small baby... she said it's only because of my weight. What?! Yeah, I'm a big girl, but that's IT! I already don't eat sugar, only eat healthy grains and such... I basically already eat a Gestational Diabetic diet as it is... so what's the point? Plus, I don't see that forcing my body into a completely unnatural state and then testing is reasonable. She told me if I don't that the baby could die... she's seen it herself. Now THAT is completely ridiculous! I've done the research, I'm taking care of myself... trying to scare me with stories of a dead baby is bad form in my eyes. She did say I could refuse the test, but also said if I refused I wouldn't be allowed to use the birth center.

So she won't drop me as a patient, but the result wasn't any better.

Now I don't know what I'll do... I won't go to the hospital... this is a natural part of life, not a disease... but I haven't been able to find a homebirth midwife that takes my insurance... and we literally do not have the money for it. I tried to ask Richard about an unassisted birth (it's becoming more and more common)... I feel completely comfortable with it, but I think it was too much of a suggestion for him... I had to fight him about a birth center (he wanted hospital and completely medicated)... then fight him to consider home birth... I don't think this is something I can push him on. ~sighs~ I feel soooooo trapped right now.

Oh, and I told Suzanne that the reason I chose a midwife was so to be treated like a healthy woman, not a medical patient... she said that as a midwife she has to be even more ridgid about following the OB standards because they are seen by the state as being radical. How stupid! The main point in choosing a midwife is so to not be treated like a medical patient and forced into some silly medical guidelines.

So sounds like I got a doctor after all, even though she doesn't have the title. My midwife is a mEdwife... thrill.

That was my day yesterday. I'm hoping SOOOOOOO hard that today is a better day!

*one of the many articles that helped me make my decision on refusing the test http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/gdhgoer.html *

[GoJackets]

Vixendrop - I'm not sure the reason why they want you to go to the three hour test, but I hear that it is very common to fail the one hour test. The three hour is more comprehensive (for lack of better) term. I just think that the one hour isn't as reliable. I failed my one hour (barely) and had to take the three hour. It's possible they just want to do the more comprehensive test for a more accurate picture of how your body is reacting. Try not to take it personally.

I'm sorry you had such a sucky day - sounds like you are doing a good job of picking up the pieces.

[Miss Gigl]

Hi again,

Back from my u/s. Everything looks good, measured right on for 25 weeks 3 days. He confirmed the u/s studio gender session with a "no doubt about it" that it's a girl and she's around 2 pounds already!!!

Dar: Great photos of the nursery, looks great!

GoJackets: Emily Grace was on our short list of names... excellent choice!

Blueyedgrl: Low carb, what's that?

Gilbabe: only 10 pounds so far? Wow, I'm jealous, I'm up to 19 I think. Luke (Luc actually) was our top pick if it was a boy. I looooove that name. Elijah is cute too.

Martha: Cheddar cheese & jam? oh my.

Amy: good luck today, I'm dying to hear about your u/s!!!

Dierdre: Thanks for the links, I'll check those out.

Vixendrop: ((hugs)) sweetie, sorry it's been a little rough lately. On your midwife, if I was in your shoes I would be pretty pissed too. My midwife recently told me I had to do another 1 hour GTT (passed one at 18 weeks with no problem) because of my weight and I with her about it since I'm already watching my carbs, avoiding sugar and there's no reason whatsoever to think there's a problem. I finally caved because it's the 1 hour again but if she had forced me to do the 3 hour I would have read her the riot act. (Can you tell I really really hate blood tests?) At any rate, I hope today is better for you!

Tekla, Brattychelle, Heather, Sarah, Jefinner -- great to see you guys! /wave

Meg

[GoJackets]

Originally posted by Miss Gigl

Back from my u/s. Everything looks good, measured right on for 25 weeks 3 days. He confirmed the u/s studio gender session with a "no doubt about it" that it's a girl and she's around 2 pounds already!!!

Awesome Meg!! Glad she is doing well. When they checked her gender, did they have to look around....or was it pretty obvious from the start?

[Mrs Sarah]

Yay Meg! Glad everything is going good!

[mandyhoward]

Wanted to pop in to let you know Vixen, JCPenny's catalog and store and online are run by totally different companies. I found a bedding set online that I loved, but couldn't find it in the store. When I asked about it, they said they usually don't carry things from online or the catalog in store. That doesn't make a bit of sense to me, but apparently that is the way it works. I'd just order the clothes you want (after checking out the return policy), but I wouldn't waste my time patrolling stores anymore. I hope today is better for you. I hate sucky days.

Smiley, good luck at your U/S!

I'll BBL to tell you about my dr. appt yesterday.

Mandy

[gilbabe75]

Vixen- I know you really want to do everything naturally. BUT...without getting flamed. Being very overweight is not natural. Therefore, the midwife has to err on the side of caution to make sure you and baby are safe. I'm not sure how close to your starting siggie weight you are right now, but your weight is a health risk to you. I respect your decision to stay away from a hospital, but good prenatal care is essential. When women did not have prenatal care, they and their babies died alot more often. The midwife has your best interest AND her livelyhood in mind. Will she allow you to take the 1 hr first?

Meg and Vixen-try to look at it this way. Drs/midwives are looking at your weight the same as looking at your age. If you were over 35, they would take more precautions as well. They aren't trying to punish you for being overweight, they are trying to avoid potential problems in the least invasive way now before something needs more medical intervention.

Hope that didn't upset anyone. If so, I do apologize it isn't my intent.

[Miss Gigl]

Hi again,

Becca, I agree with you totally that the MW's are just trying to keep the baby's best interest in mind, but my gripe is that I know my body really, really well and I would be the first to know when there was an insulin issue. I daresay after almost 3 years of hard core atkins and losing almost 100 pounds (except when preg) I can tell when my bloodsugar is the slightest bit out of whack. If I had any clue that was going on I'd be the first to sign up for the 3 hour test. I had no issues with taking the 1 hour early because of my weight, I just didn't think I needed to do it again. Especially since the diet I'm already following is what they would tell me to do if they found anything. I think what's most frustrating is the assumption that overweight women are automatically destined for problems when they can and do have normal pregnancies most of the time. Age or weight MAY put you at higher risk, but that alone shouldn't be a deciding factor in tests IMO. I would be just as annoyed if they tried to force an amnio on me just due to my age (35 next month) without a very good reason besides age.

GoJackets: It was a little odd actually. I had my level II at 19 weeks and they told me to come back this week but didn't say why. I just assumed it was normal, maybe due to my age or something and I didn't argue since we didn't see the gender last time. So when the doctor came in today he was like "why are we doing this?" and had to refer to my chart. He didn't say but I think there were a few other measurements they couldn't get last time. So bascially they just redid the level II. *shrug*

Mandy: Tell us about your dr. appt!

Hi Sarah!!