Pregnancy Thread ~ Wednesday May 4th

[chels_hoff]

GetNSlim...............Jonathan Charles..............Born 12/32/04
Kay&Lydi..............."Baby"..................... .......Born 01/06/05
Shandril105............Elizabeth Skye.................Born 01/10/05
Viki.......................Meya................... ..........Born 01/17/05
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...............Reilly Grant ....................Born 3/23/05
Dar20.....................Alison Rozeta .................Born 04/06/05
Heather123..............Chad Avery....................Born 04/09/05
Marthad..................Logan Harold .................Born 04/23/05

Jefinner.......................W42..............04 /16/05......Boy
GoJackets....................W40..............05/03/05
Hooligan......................W40...............05 /04/05
mom2twoboys..............W40...............05/07/05
chels_hoff...................W39...............05/15/05......Boy
Ravenly74...................W39...............05/15/05......Boy
Denise85.....................W38..............05/22/05......Boy
tekla...........................W38..............0 5/23/05......Boy
azktycat.....................W36...............05/31/05.....Girl
Luna...........................W35...............0 6/04/05.....Girl
nbecker.......................W33...............06 /17/05.....Girl
Vixendrop....................W33...............06/18/05.....Girl
naerenaenae................W33...............06/18/05.....Girl
jehcekah.....................W33...............06/22/05.....Boy
gilbabe75....................W32...............06/25/05.....Boy
Miss Gigl......................W32...............06/26/05.....Girl
thopki00......................W32...............06 /28/05.....Boy
rooney........................W32...............06 /31/05....Boy
Acutepenguin...............W30...............07/10/05
allibaba.......................W30...............0 7/12/05....Twins (Boy & Girl)
kclynn.........................W29...............0 7/22/05....Boy

Tbugs..........................W28...............0 7/21/05
Mandyhoward...............W27................07/31/05....Boy
melos...........................W27............... 08/01/05
SmileyAmy....................W26...............08/05/05....Girl
StarFire........................W22............... ..9/5/05....Triplets !!!
Ketosisgirl.....................W20.............. 09/22/05
vjfreddi.........................W19.............. ...10/01/05
jeepifer.........................W18.............. 10/04/05
Karingreen.....................W18..............10 /08/05
jojolw...........................W?............... .??/??/05
Tammeli........................W16..............10 /17/05


Karalynne7....................W?................?? /??/05
Jai...............................W10............. . ..11/27/05
Kaillean.........................W9............... .12/08/05
cjthedog64 ...................W9................. 12/10/05
Diabolique.....................W6................. 12/24/05
jadefox26......................W?................. ..12/??/05

Green12........................................... ...Trying!
2BFitHourglass.................................... ..Trying!
lil miss.............................................. ...Trying!
Nicole134......................................... ....Trying!
StrawberryGirl.................................... ...Trying!
AnnieO............................................ .....Trying!
speckle........................................... ......Trying!
Alissaliz......................................... ........Trying!
AZParalegal....................................... ....Trying!
DasiyNYC.......................................... ....Trying!
Louise............................................ .......Trying!
Nikole............................................ .........Trying

[metroames]

Originally Posted by chels_hoff

Jefinner ~ Your hubby sounds SO much like mine. When we where soaking in the hot tub last night I was telling him that he cant comprehend how uncomfortable I am. His response was "have you seen some of the turds I have gave birth too?" told him to times that by 25 and carry it around for a few weeks. Why do they always compare pregnancy to pooping?? Weirdo's !!

LOL, the last few weeks of my pregnancy and the labor were unfortunatly very much like having problems pooping. I thought that I was having the largest bowel movement of my life that wouldn't pass! Here it was just contractions....although I did have some bm's during labor too.

Ames

[chels_hoff]

Good Morning B-E-A-uuuutifffuuul mommies !! So does anyone have any special plans for Sunday??


Well after all these months of David telling Payton to "come out" before the 5th so that he does not have to work Cinco de Mayo he had changed his mind...lol. Like he has any say in the matter. David realized that if he was born around that time sure he wouldn’t have to work that mess this year, but every year on or around his birthday he would HAVE to work. There is a mandatory OT policy given the riots that they have had the last few years. Animals, how/why do they chose to live that way??

***Warning this may be long***
(but I SO need to vent!!)

Well got a bit of added stress and drama that I SO did not want/need to deal with at this point in my pregnancy. I know I have mentioned my looser sister but to give a bit of background. My sister 28 lived with us a few years ago for 6 months, I thought that I could help her get her life together. We had to kick her out after several alcohol related incidents the final straw being when she drove our car drunk (threw up all over the inside) to a cop bar 20 miles from our house by David's work and made such a scene that someone there who knew us had dispatch call David to come and take care of the situation... while he was on duty. David got her a ride home, when she got home (with about a .20 blood alcohol level) at 2 am she wanted to wake up her 4 year old son who had been sick all night. I tried to get her to go to sleep, she started screaming and yelling, woke him up and when he opened the door to see what was going on she punched me in the mouth. I so wanted to lay her out but didn’t because of my nephew. She preceded to try to pick him up knocking his head into the wall all then was telling him that Auntie was going to call the police and when they came to tell tem that Auntie not mommy hurt him. Well I just locked myself in my room and talked to my husband till he got off duty. When she sobered up and knocked on our door wanting to talk David replied "the only thing I have to say is go to the garage and get a *****in' box" Fast forward to now he has another child by yet another looser (her firsts dad is in Prision for the 3rd time, and the new one is in and out of jail), she moved in with my parents in November. She is addicted to and overdoses often on Vicodin and Somas. To the point where in Feb she was trying to leave my parents house with the boys, mind you she could barely talk or stand let alone drive a car. My dad happened to be home sick tried to get her to go to bed and sleep it off (sound familiar??) my 12 year old sister, 87 year old grandmother and the piano tuner... yes I said piano tuner where there when she pulled a butcher knife on my dad. She had another similar incident a few weeks ago, where she was drugged out and let my 2 year old nephew pull everything out of a storage fridge (we are talking a case of yogurt, scattered and half eaten everywhere, including down in the pockets of the pool table) my parents have in the 4000 square foot shop/barn, he broke countless things. and somehow 5 gallons of diesel from the heater was spilled. All while my sister is having sex with some guy that she just went on a first date with. We assume that’s what she was doing because my dad found her nasty thong in the couch.... eeeewwww !!! My mom has told me all of this on the pretence that I do not let my sister know that know what is going on. Back when she first moved in I was pissed because she was getting my grandma to write her checks, I told her what I thought. She I turn went off on my mom for telling me. So the only way I can find out what is going on is to promise my mom that I wont tell Courtney. I personally think my mom needs to grow up and deal with the situation like an adult, she is just enabling her. I have got to the point that if I call over there and she answers I just hang up, better not to talk to her at all. So yesterday I get a call the caller ID says my parents house. I answer it and it is my sister saying that she is being put on disability at work (she works at Target 2 days a week) so she is going to come down and help me with the baby. For once in my life I was actually speechless , how do I tell her NO WAY IN HELL without her freaking out and making my family miserable. Then she says that she really needs to get away, needs a "break" from what I have no idea. And it would just be her and the 2 year old that the 7 year old would stay up there. I ask her if she said anything to mom about this and she says she mentioned it to her, and mom said to call me. I reply that I will have to talk to David, she then starts crying and saying that she didn’t want to say anything but she has been thinking about suicide, she has no friends and stopped taking all the pills and she is mentally and physically exhausted because of it. IS THIS SOMEONE THAT YOU WOULD WANT IN YOUR HOME TO HELP YOU AFTER GIVING BIRTH???!! I told her that maybe she should look into rehab, she says that she hasn’t takin' anything in a month (bull-chit) so now I have to tread careful as to not let her know that I know everything that has been going on. I try to tell her that they can help her deal with her feelings even if she has quit on her own. She changes the subject and blabbers on giving my birthing advice....I just listen, and have a suspicion that she is either drunk or on pills. She finally says that she will call me on the 5th after her Dr's appt and talk to me about when to come down and asks if I want to talk to mom. Heck yeah I want to talk to my mom, and find out where my wacked arse sister got this stupid idea. My mom does her typical not saying much, avoiding really answering my questions being very vage.......Errrr Uggghhh !! Well that is my vent for now cause I have gone on way to long already, have not talked to my mom since, still pretty pissed that she didn’t squash the idea when my sister brought it up, why make me deal with it. Not looking forward to talking to my mom or sister. Any advice is welcome and much appreciated at this point.

Off to soak my woes away in the hot tub then go to bed, I have a monthly tea with all my Elementary School mommy friends at 9 am. Will be back when I get home from that!!! Thank you all for listening to me and if you where brave enough for reading my novel... you all keep me sane!! And I love you for it!!

xoxo Chelsea

The Dr. say's the 9th
My body say's the 15th
You say when you are good and ready!!
Cant wait to meet you Payton Wayne !!


Baby's Web Page
Mom & Dad's Website

[GoJackets]

Tell her "Hell No!" Sheesh!!! Seriously, you need to stand up for yourself on this one. Tell her you really appreciate her offer...be sincere...but let her know that by bringing home a new baby, you and DH want some time to adjust before inviting someone to stay. If you let her come, you are only enabling her further. Chelsea, if it is half as bad as it sounds, you will be miserable...and that is not fair to you, DH or Payton. You're a mother now, act like a Momma Hen. Tell her you might take her up on her offer in a month or two and then forget you ever said anything. I'm a "pleaser" too....but there comes a time when you have to say "no"..and better to hurt a little now than have GOD knows what happen while she is in your home. Yikes!!!

Ames - I'm mad at you! I had to go to another thread to see Grant. Why are you holding out on us here? He is a doll....nice size man!!!!

Alli - Thinking about you and the twins today.

Mandy - Can't wait to hear from you.

Be back soon!

[allibaba]

Morning Ladies,

~Chels - Tell her you and David decided you want to wait a bit first. Having a two year old around while you bring home a new baby to a first time mom WILL NOT BE HELPFUL! Actually, it wouldn't be easy for any mom to have a two year old "helping" you. As for you mother not stopping it, she sounds like she may be afraid of you sister. I can't imagine having to deal with all that crap. I'm sure if you sister didn't have children it would be different but your parents are probably trying to help them as much as they can. Poor kids . Bottom line... JUST SAY NO!!!


~Hi Dena - I've been in lurkdom, getting very nervous here. The babies can come at any time and we are NOT prepared at all. We just finished an addition on our house a couple of months ago and the nursery is our old bedroom. That is the only room in the house that hasn't been touched, so now it's a mad dash to finish it up. Dh is doing his best. He works 12 hour shifts so it's not easy to find free time, especially since he's been doing a lot more helping out with ds. He's always been great with him but if he had a big project to do I'd let him be, but it's hard now when I can barely move LOL. Sorry to ramble, that's why I've been lurking I don't want to complain too much .
So, I'm glad to hear you're feeling well rested. It's the best thing for you right now, you'll be so glad you had this down time . Did you ever tell us the names you have picked out or are you saving them? Thanks for thinking of me .

~Mandy - I hope and pray all is well. Spencer is a little fighter, I'm sure he'll continue to fight . Thinking of you and your family.

Hi everyone else. Maybe I'll pop in later for some more personals.

Alli

[SmileyAmy]

Sorry...not a lot of time for personals today. I was out sick yesterday and am now swamped with work. But I wanted to pop in and check on Dena and Jennifer. Come on girls...we need some new faces in here!!

Mandy ~ You do not need to feel bad for asking for thoughts and prayers. We all would do the same thing if we were in your situation. I am still praying for you everyday!! I will double it up. Keep us updated.

Chels ~ I started to read your story. I will have to come back later and finish. LOL

So, I have a dr's appt today. I'll let you all know how it goes.

Also, the other night, DH felt the baby kick!! He was like "Ohhh...yeah. I feel it." I guess I just couldn't feel it from the outside AND the inside at the same time until they get stronger. But everytime I said "feel that?", he said "yup". Kinda neat.

Well, got to get to work. I have two meetings, a bunch of work AND I am leaving at 3:30. But a bonus is I am going out to dinner with friends tonight!! I think I will get dessert. Mmmmm...

[Miss Gigl]

Oh Chels, what a drama! That's most definitely the last thing you need going on right now.

As the others have said, I would sincerely thank her for her offer, but tell her very firmly that your home is NOT open to any "helpers" until you've had a chance to settle in. At that time you may reconsider, but no promises.

Overall I'm not sure what you can do to help her other than some sort of forced intervention which would require that you have other family members on board. Although I think in some states you can have her committed for an evaluation and possibly treatment based on the suicide comments. That's never a pleasant thought but her case sounds so extreme this type of tough love might be your only option. And maybe she'd thank you for it later if she got herself together.

Alli: Thinking about you sweetie! Don't stress too much about the house, I'm sure it's all going to come together beautifully, even if the babies come first.

Dena: I don't know about you, but I have no CLUE how people work right up to their due date! I originally thought I could if I was working from home for the last few weeks, but now I'm thinking that nuts too! I still have 7 weeks to go and I already feel like I'm moving in slow motion and I have a zillion things to do!

Amy: Glad you are feeling better! Enjoy that dessert tonight!

Ames: Great to see you, bring on the photos!!!

We had our first childbirth class last night. It was OK but they really didn't tell me anything new. DH was so cute, he was taking notes and grilling the teacher about how to precisely time contractions. Of the 12 or so couples, we were the only ones that want to attempt a drug-free birth. We also broke into small groups and the cluelessness of some of the women (ok I expect that from the men!) was just shocking. How can someone not have done their homework on this stuff when they have 2 months or less to go?? At one point the teacher said "all of you probably WILL poop while pushing" and some of the gals were totally freaking out hard. Maybe I'm just overresearched but I thought that was on every "FAQ" list about preganancy under the sun. /rant off.

Working from home today and water aerobics tonight. Can't wait! It's soooooooo comfy in the water!!!

Have a great day everyone!

Meg

[Jefinner]

Wow Chelsea! Definitely tell her no, that you want this small amount of time being a family. Is there anyway to take her kids away and get her into some sort of treatment for a while? Sometimes, I don't have much sympathy for the adult, but man...I always feel for the kids in that sort of situation!!!

MEG - I hear ya... I looked up everything when I was pregnant with Allison. And I didn't even have access to the net then. (This was 9/10 years ago...) I mean, it's so easy now to look stuff up. And I guess if they freak out enough, they can always perform their own enema before they go to the hospital. I found out I pushed a little out when I had Anna, so now I'm thinking of having one... I don't know why I'd be embarrassed... They've seen it all, but I guess I'm weird... LOL!

Here's my appt. update from last night...

Well, I went in for the BPP U/S and my appt. The sonographer said she DID NOT want to see me again until I had a baby in my arms! LOL! Everything still looks great, and she noted that except for his size, it doesn't even look like I'm term or post term. That's how good my fluid levels and placenta are. She said my placenta was MAYBE a grade 2, on the virge of being a 1. (Grade 0 - 2 are very good for my stage, and you rarely ever get a 0 or 1 when you're term or post term... If it gets to grade 3, then they want you to have the baby right away.) He's stopped respirating, which is good. Means he should be here in the next couple of days. And when I did my urine test, it showed blood in my urine, and for once, that's good. First signs of a bloody show. She didn't even schedule my next appointment, because she's so sure I'm gonna go into labor within the next couple of days. The only bummer was when I saw Molly (my midwife last time... The one who's supervising Sorani...). It turns out that starting tomorrow the Association of Texas Midwives are having their big conference and guess who's one of the head speakers and teaching... Yeah... MOLLY!!! Now, I love ALL of the midwives there. But I'm attached to Molly. The only reason I even used a student this time was because I knew Sorani from last time (she's the senior student this time)... I knew Molly would be supervising... And I knew that Molly was going to be gone almost the whole month of April. I mean, it's good that she's THAT important to be heading the conference, but dangit! She did say to make sure to call her, and if she's at all able to break away, she will. It did feel good that she was disappointed... How bad does that sound! LOL!

Oh, and by Sorani's measurements, he's "only" (LOL) about 9.5 pounds. The U/S can be off due to my excess fluid.

Jeez... Was that long enough?

[GoJackets]

Just got back from my 3 1/2 hour appointment!!! When I tell you my doctor is thorough, she is thorough....but she has been good to catch things early on.

Anyway, got there for a non stress test and the baby was not moving much at all according to the results of the test. She did a pelvic and said that my cervix hasn't changed at all. She feels certain this is going to be a c-section baby.

She wanted to make sure the baby was alright so she sent me down to Labor and Delivery to use their monitoring system. She had me drink a coke and lay down there about and hour or more. The baby still didn't move much. Plus, the monitor was saying my blood pressure was 160/110 and I knew that wasn't right. It was just 122 over 82 in the office. Dr. Allen felt like the baby was okay, but wanted to make sure so she did some little test where she shocked the baby (not really, but I don't remember the name of it). Anyway, she got the response she wanted and was feeling better and better. BUT, still wanted to check on fluid and placenta and size to determine how much longer to let me go. She took me back to her office for an ultrasound and recheck my heart rate manually. My fluid was a little low, but not abnormally low for 40 weeks. Her machine is old, she wasn't happy with the results of the measurements so she is sending me to a partner who has the 3D machine and is generally more accurate (tomorrow morning). But, she did see the baby practicing breathing which is good and she said the baby was very active. Basically, we are determining if I am going to be induced tomorrow or Sunday night. She feels pretty certain that I won't deliver vaginally, but she wants me to try...which is what I want of course.....but she also said she did't believe in marathon labors either and wouldn't let go much longer than 18 hours before doing a c-section.

I'm still trying to sort things out....lots to absorb. I am glad we got some more time and things aren't as "urgent" as they appeared. My mom is coming in tonight, and I will know if I need to have me bags ready in the morning.

Jonathan was sweet, our anniversary is tomorrow and he said he wanted to by me something nicer than usually to celebrate the birth of our a new baby and said that I would either get it tomorrow for our anniversary or when the baby got here.....whichever happened first. Well, he went ahead and surprised me today since my mom is going to be here later. It's a pretty anniversary ring. He did good.

My head is spinning....got lots to do. I will pop back in and check on you!!

[Jefinner]

OH DENA!!! What a stressful day you've had! I'm glad he/she's okay in there though! I pray for the baby to be healthy no matter how he/she gets here!

[SmileyAmy]

Dena ~ Geeze...drama already! Glad everything is basically okay. I/we will all be waiting patiently to see when they induce you. Sorry you won't go natural, but as long as there is a healthy baby in the end, I guess that is all that matters, right? Oooo...is it a three stone anniversary band?? I am dying for one of those. We don't really have the money, and to tell you the truth, I am not sure if DH would think about buying me a gift, although it would be nice. I would love a neclace with a charm that is the babies birthstone. I am so close to the beginning of a month and the end of another, you can't really plan for it.

Hopefully you will be a mommy in time for Mothers Day!!

Speaking of Mother's Day...I wonder if anyone will consider me a mom on Sunday.

Meg ~ I am embarassed to say, I might be one of those women who could be surprised by stuff. I mean, I have all the books and have talked to people, but I wonder if I really know it all - or will know it all by the time the class comes. Have fun in the water!!

Jennifer ~ Glad your appt went well. So, it sounds like the doctor is optimistic that you should go into labor soon?? I am crossing my fingers and toes for you!!

[Miss Gigl]

Awww, Amy, there's no way you are as uninformed as these gals were. I mean, I seriously think some of them thought they could get their epidurals as they walk in the door when they just felt a little crampy, feel nothing during the birth, and then get up and walk around right after with no soreness or anything. Now, I haven't given birth before myself, but I can't imagine why these gals hadn't at least thought through it a little more. Of course it's entirely possible that I'm a nutcase since I've researched practically every possible scenario

Dena, I'm glad the appt went well. That was quite a chunk of time! Are we taking bets yet on if you are having a boy or girl? Happy anniversary!!!

Mandy: I'm thinking about you today. I hope everything turns out ok. I feel for you on all the needle sticks. Nobody can ever get me on the first try even though I tell them exactly where the sweet spot is. *sigh* ((hugs))

Meg

[GoJackets]

Smiley - He wouldn't normally bother to buy something that nice for an anniversary unless it was a significant one....but he did want me to have something nice for our first baby.....the money is some extra he had from playing poker. We wouldn't normally have the money to spend, but poker has been his hobby. He was able to pay off a credit card, by himself a nice watch and a ring for me. It took him about 6 months to make the money on the side. It's not something that will happen often!!!

[GoJackets]

Meg - I think it is a girl. My doctor said she came up with 6 pounds and that it was short.....but has no faith in her ultrasound. I will be interesting to see what we come of with tomorrow.

Alli - Names we picked are Emily Grace and Hamilton Wood.

[mandyhoward]

Hi all.

Chels, I'd definately tell sis no. Does she think she has a problem? Has anyone ever sat down with her and told her they were worried about her health and safety?

Dena, sounds like you got a big work up! Enjoy your 3D u/s tomorrow.

JenP, Natalie is so pretty!

Jefinner, glad everything looked ok still. Here's hoping he comes soon!


Dr. C was in around lunch today. Naturally, my fluid was not good; he only found 1 good pocket that measured 4 cm. I don't think I'm holding on to any new fluid. But Spencer is growing well and weighs 2 lbs, .5 oz this week. I asked Dr. C why my fluid would break again like that and he said that either what was plugging the hole moved and allowed fluid to come out or I ruptured in a new place. He took a really good profile picture of Spencer and he has Jake's nose. My nose is tiny while Jake's is more, um, prominent, lol. Hopefully next week my fluid will be up some more.

Mandy

[chels_hoff]

Ames ~ didn’t see you sneek in before my novel last night... Hello to you!! Will be waiting for pics here cause I am not going to try to find them like Dena did...lol

Dena ~ Half as bad I only hit the tip of the ice burg on all the crap she has pulled. Sorry to here that there was no action down there, what ever happens in the end it will all be worth it. You will have to post the 3D pics for us, will your mom be in town in time to go to it?? What does the ring look like?? What a sweetie pie!!

Alli ~ Thinkin' about you and the twins, don’t do to much to get ready for them!! Do you have family or friends that can come over and help?? You just need to keep your feet up (I know its hard with your little guy) Maybe put together a "Help us get ready for baby BBQ" kinda like a painting or moving party. They help get the room ready and hubby cooks them up some burgers and beer.

Amy ~ Waiting to hear how your Dr's appt went.

Meg ~ She so needs some professional help, I know my mom is only doing it for the boys. But in turn it is enabling her to continue all the BS. Isnt it crazy how some people are so ignorant and uninformed.... just think these same women will be parents soon!! I always thought that a test to have children should be mandatory...lol!!

Jen ~ like I said last night glad to here that you got rave reviews at your Dr. appt.... sorry to hear that Molly wont be there... that sucks!! So are our boys going to be mini versions of there poop obsessed daddy's, not sure if I can handle another "comedian" in the house ??? LOL

Mandy ~ Still sending Major hugs and prayer out to you guys. How cute that he has daddy's nose !!

The tea was nice I always like sitting around and talking to all the mommies, they are already arguing over who gets to baby-sit first... lol. we will see what happens when we actually need a sitter!!

Just to let you all know I don’t want my sister coming to stay with us now or in the future. Unless she does a complete turn around and makes some major life changes. She has not been down since we kicked her out over 3 years ago, and I don’t even want to go visit my parents since she is there. We don’t talk and don’t really have any sort of a relationship. I only hear from her when she wants something, and what she really wants now is a vacation, a "break" so that why she called. So I am going to tell her no its just how do I without causing a big family mess.... should tell my mom that she has to tell her. The more I think about it the more pissed I get, I know my mom is one of the most non confrontational people I know. But why put me through this?? Maybe she was so doped up when she called (my little sis told me she threw up right after getting off the phone with me) that she wont remember the conversation. Off to run some errands, sat down to sew last night and I was almost out of thread... silly me!! BBL

xoxo Chelsea

The Dr. say's the 9th
My body say's the 15th
You say when you are good and ready!!
Cant wait to meet you Payton Wayne !!


Baby's Web Page
Mom & Dad's Website

[GoJackets]

I can't get a good picture of it....... too much flash!! The other picture is from Blue Nile where he got it. It won't fit my swollen fingers yet. It looks bigger than it is...I'm not complaining....I generally don't like flashy.

[GoJackets]

So Mandy, as long as you aren't contracting are they going to keep SPencer in there?

[Miss Gigl]

Dena that is GORGEOUS!!!!! You found yourself a keeper of DH!!!

[mandyhoward]

Originally Posted by GoJackets

So Mandy, as long as you aren't contracting are they going to keep SPencer in there?

Unless I start contracting and it progresses to full labor or Spencer goes into distress they are going to keep letting him cook. I reeeeeeeally want to make it to 30 weeks.

Mandy

[GoJackets]

Originally Posted by Miss Gigl

Dena that is GORGEOUS!!!!! You found yourself a keeper of DH!!!

Trust me!! This totally out of the norm for him, and I am grateful that he thought to do it. I was stunned he thought of it.....plus, if he didn't have the extra cash, we couldn't have afforded it. I think he felt guilty about all the time he spent playing poker.

[Jefinner]

DENA - Don't feel guilty about it! Your husband sounds like a wonderful guy to think of this.

MANDY - He sounds like he's getting big... 2.5 pounds is pretty good for his gestational age. You guys are still in my thoughts and prayers!

ALI - I love Chelsea's idea about the BBQ. Men are usually really willing to help if you give them food and beer!