Pregnancy Thread - Monday June 6th

[Dar20]

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...................Ezra Franklin .................Born 05/05/05
GoJackets................Hamilton Wood...............Born 05/05/05
mom2twoboys...........Melissa..................... ....Born 05/06/05
chels_hoff................Payton Wayne................Born 05/08/05
Mandyhoward...........Spencer Cole............. ...Born 05/23/05 @30 weeks
Denise85.................Paige Loralei...................Born 5/19/05
tekla.......................Zachary Alexander..........Born 5/26/05

azktycat......................W41..............05/31/05....Girl
Luna...........................W40..............06 /04/05....Girl
nbecker.......................W38..............06/17/05....Girl
Vixendrop....................W38...............06/18/05....Girl
naerenaenae................W38...............06/18/05....Girl
jehcekah.....................W38...............06/22/05.....Boy
gilbabe75....................W37..............06/25/05.....Boy
Miss Gigl......................W37...............06/26/05....Girl
thopki00......................W37...............06 /28/05....Boy
rooney........................W37...............06 /31/05....Boy
Acutepenguin...............W36...............07/10/05
allibaba.......................W35...............0 7/12/05....Twins (Boy & Girl)
kclynn.........................W34...............0 7/22/05....Boy
Tbugs..........................W33...............0 7/21/05
melos...........................W32............... 08/01/05
SmileyAmy....................W31...............08/05/05....Girl
StarFire........................W27............... 09/5/05....Triplets !!!

Ketosisgirl.....................W25.............. 09/22/05.....Boy
vjfreddi.........................W24.............. 10/01/05
jeepifer.........................W23.............. 10/04/05 .... Girl
Karingreen.....................W23..............10 /08/05
jojolw...........................W?............... .??/??/05
Tammeli........................W21..............10 /17/05....Girl
Karalynne7....................W?................ ??/??/05
Jai...............................W15............. ..11/27/05
Kaillean.........................W14.............. .12/06/05
cjthedog64 ...................W14...............12/10/05

Diabolique......................W11............... . 12/24/05
lcfortified.......................W11............. . .12/31/05
jadefox26......................W?................. 12/??/05
Trailboss.......................W7................ .01/20/06
Louise...........................W6............... 01/27/06
Portia...........................W6............ ...01/29/06

Green12........................................... .....Trying!
2BFitHourglass.................................... ...Trying!
lil miss.............................................. ....Trying!
StrawberryGirl.................................... ....Trying!
AnnieO............................................ ......Trying!
speckle........................................... .......Trying!
Alissaliz......................................... .........Trying!
AZParalegal....................................... .....Trying!
DasiyNYC.......................................... .....Trying!
Nikole............................................ ........Trying!
daisy73........................................... ........Trying!
LunaAshling....................................... .......Trying!

[Trailboss]

Morning Ladies,

Thanks for getting us started today Dar20. I was going to but I don't know when the updates are made and I haven't read the threads that I missed.

Just popping in real quick to wish Louise a good day. I think she has her first prenatal appointment today. I can't wait to hear how it went.

I am officially suffering from morning sickness now.

Jackie

[Dar20]

::: peeks around :::

C'mon mommies.. you are all a lazy bunch. For those newer mommies who might take over making the thread one day. It's updated on Mondays - weeks need to be updated. Also, in order to keep the list from getting too long, we usually only keep babies listed for 3 months. So, technically, Ethan should be removed today. Wow, time flies... seems like he just made his grand entrance, doesn't it?

Also, there are lots of girls listed that have disappeared. Whoever starts the thread or takes the initiative needs to send an occasional PM to those who reach the top of the list but don't post. For instance, I sent a PM to azktycat since we haven't heard from her in so long. I also did a search, and she has not been on LCF in a couple months. So, typically when that happens we'll just delete the name. I know there are also several girls listed as "trying" that have disappeared. For instance, Green12 posted on another thread that she was pregnant and lost her baby at 5 months. I have no idea when that happened, but she hasn't been on LCF in a while. We have mommies that come in here, ask to be listed, but then never post again. It happens.

Anyways, on to more interesting things.. the concert was great. We had a wonderful time. Gary kept having problems with his ear piece, but it didn't affect his singing. Unfortunately, there were some duds near us that sat the whole concert! That didn't keep us from dancing, though!

Dani, who I took to the concert, also told me she found out that day she is pregnant again... so sticky baby thoughts would be appreciated. She doesn't know how far along she is yet. Probably about 6 weeks.

I got Rob's anniversary/Father's Day present yesterday.. a Weber grill. Man, it's expensive, but we need it and it's really for both of us. I hope he likes it. It's kind of small, but I couldn't afford the bigger ones.. and it's only just the two of us, anyways. LOL, Dierdre, I got stuck at Home Depot when that storm came through. I had Alison with me, otherwise I would have just run for it.

Kim, Megan is so cute. Kind of makes up for all that bed rest and trips to the hospital, huh? WTG on the promotion!

Becca, thinking about you! I'd love to see a baby announcement from Morph!

Luna, still waiting?

Mandy, I'm glad to hear your visit is going well. Spencer looks great!

Alli, glad to hear you have a date. How exciting! I hope the swelling goes down for you.

Hello to all you other beautiful mommies. to all of you, too. I don't miss being pregnant much.... Don't worry to those who are suffering, it will be over before you know it!

Alison had her two month appointment today. She got 4 shots, which she did not like! Otherwise, it went well. Poor thing was all smiles.. smiling at the dr. then BAM! shots in the leg. She is now 11 lb, and has gained 3/4 inch.

[SmileyAmy]

Morning ladies...

Dar, you are so fast. I was going to start the thread and I checked one more time and you had done it.

Mandy ~ Glad to hear that Spencer and DH are doing good!! Try not to have too much fun!!

Sorry if I missed anything major...busy Monday!

Well, the LCF get together on Saturday was really nice. You can see pictures over on the PG. Rootbeer got me a cute little stuffed kitty and a photo album. Friendship is so nice and her Hunter is ADORABLE!!

Okay...so no one think bad of me, but I am starting to get nervous about how I am feeling.

I feel bad because I don't think I am as excited about this baby as I should be. It's almost like I am dreading it. I don't know if these are normal thoughts or if there is something wrong with me. People ask if I am getting excited and I don't know how to answer because I am not. I feel bad - like a bad mommie. I wanted this so bad and now I am afraid that I might have made the wrong decision and that scares me. I don't know if I should mention it to my doctor at the next appt or if it is just nerves. I keep thinking about all I am going to have to give up. I was so tired this morning and it dawned on me that soon, I am going to feel that tired all the time. And that I won't be able to just get up and go. There is always going to be a baby to get dressed and a bag to be packed. No more just grab my purse and go.

I am so afraid you all are going to think I am horrible. I mean, I do daydream happy thoughts sometimes but mostly I am just terrified at the thought of having a baby! I don't know what to do.

[gilbabe75]

Where is everyone? Thanks for starting the thread Dar.

Well I spent 10 hrs yesterday have contractions but after 3 hrs in the hospital with no cervical progress they say it is false labor.

Gals, I never would have thought that false labor hurt so bad. I had contractions for 3 hrs on Sat. They went away. So I'm thinking ok, I'm getting ready. Sunday morning I wake up with them....get the pool ready for the kids, go to the store with DH to pick up food (MIL was coming over to swim and have a BBQ) still having them so call the Dr. Dr. wants me checked since it is baby #3 and I haven't had an internal yet so I go in. Contractions in the car are a BEEOTCH...I can breathe thru them but not talk thru them, so I'm thinking...this seems real like before. NOPE. It looked real to the L&D nurse too and she said the only way to tell is "progress" which I had none of. 1 1/2 cm dialated and thick. Same after 3 hrs. She said I could stay, but why? LOL So I went home, pigged out cuz I was so hungry from not eating all day and went to bed. Then they finally stopped. I was worn out. I can't take this every day!

[Dar20]

Hi, Jackie, sorry to hear about the M/S kicking in!

I posted these on the Baby Fat thread Friday, but wanted to post them here.. since it's Monday and pictures are a requirement on Mondays! LOL...

These were taken at my work when Rob stopped by:

[SmileyAmy]

FYI...these thoughts don't consume me. It's just when I start to think about how my life is going to change in 9 weeks and when people ask if I am excited.

[Dar20]

Originally Posted by SmileyAmy

I am so afraid you all are going to think I am horrible. I mean, I do daydream happy thoughts sometimes but mostly I am just terrified at the thought of having a baby! I don't know what to do.

Amy, I wasn't terribly excited for awhile.. once the initial excitement of "I'm pregnant!" passes.. you deal with the reality of being pregnant and all the pain and discomfort that comes with it, then the fear that this baby is really going to be here! It is overwhelming. However, once I saw Alison, I was in love immediately. And don't worry if that doesn't happen for you.. it doesn't happen for everyone. (I think the problems that she had initially when she was first delivered jolted me a bit, and in that one moment I realized how much I loved this little person I had never even met.)

As far as your life changing.. yes, it does. However, if you lower your expectations a bit, you will be fine. Give yourself extra time to get somewhere, relax, don't stress if you are late or can't do everything you used to do. It will be fine. For instance, you can't do marathon shopping days anymore, but that's okay. It will be okay, trust me! You will be okay with it, too... you'll understand when she's here.

{{{Becca}}} Hopefully he doesn't do this to you for too long and you truly are close to delivery!

[Trailboss]

Dar-Thanks for filling me in on how the updates are done. Great pictures. You have a beautiful family.

Amy- I understand how overwhelming it can be at this time. You are not a bad mommy-just normal. For me the fear of change and the unexpected are hard. You will do great. I think your uncertainty is better that walking around with rose colored glasses on thinking nothing will change. Hang in there.

Becca-Sorry you are having contractions. It is hard to believe they are that strong and you are not making any progress. Best wishes to you.

Jackie

[SmileyAmy]

Thanks Dar & Trailboss...I keep imagining that moment I see Sara and I think about how great it is going to be - then I freak about what if I don't feel that overwhelming love - and that terrifies me. I am sure I will be fine. I just have my moments. One moment I am happy then the next I am scared *****less! Thanks for letting me know I am normal. It helps...

Becca ~ Sorry that boy is tormenting you. I hope the real thing happens soon though.

[gilbabe75]

Amy, sorry I missed your post.

Those feelings are normal, but I'd mention them to your Dr. That way too, they can watch you for PPD too. Your hormones are going wild, your emotions. Your life is all changing and you are tired. The rewards of having a baby outweigh the sacrifices in the long run...just takes time. Hang in there and talk to us whenever you want. Do mention it to your OB though. I think maybe you need to take some "Amy time" Take care of you...eat good...stay hydrated...do a little pampering

[gilbabe75]

Just a note...I typed that post and forgot to hit enter so it is all behind. LOL


Thanks for the good thoughts gals.

[Louise]

Dar--Thanks for getting us started! And for the pics. You look great! Have you lost a lot of weight since you delivered? Your face seems thinner than in pics you posted late in your pregnancy.

Amy--I am sure what you are feeling is normal.

Becca--Sounds like you had a fun day yesterday . Sorry you were in so much pain.

Hi, Jackie!


I am heading out here in about 30 minutes to my first appointment. I am really nervous. Plus, I picked the worst time of day to go. I feel like I am going to puke from about 10am to 1pm daily. So far, I haven't though. Just feel like it could happen any minute.


I'll be back later.

[Trailboss]

Louise-Good Luck. I can't wait to hear how your appointment goes. My first is tomorrow.

[SmileyAmy]

Becca ~ I will mention it next week. I feel a bit silly, but I am sure they have heard it all before.

Louise ~ Good luck!! Let us know how it is. Hope you don't !

[Dar20]

Originally Posted by Louise

Dar--Thanks for getting us started! And for the pics. You look great! Have you lost a lot of weight since you delivered? Your face seems thinner than in pics you posted late in your pregnancy.

Thanks, Louise, I lost 30 pounds by about 2 weeks after delivery, but started to gain a couple back. I was about 210 when I delivered. I'm betting alot of it was water weight at the end for me to lose so much. Now I need to lose the actual fat!

Good luck at your appointment! You're in for the first of many... pee in a cup, get weighed, bp check, etc. You'll get a pap test, too. Sucks, I know! And the doc will probably do an internal exam to feel your uterus. Internals are painful for me no matter what so I hate them, but I just want to warn you.

[SmileyAmy]

Regarding internals...when do you get one? I haven't gotten one yet.

[Dar20]

Originally Posted by SmileyAmy

Regarding internals...when do you get one? I haven't gotten one yet.

I think I had mine at 36 weeks.

[Trailboss]

Originally Posted by Dar20

Internals are painful for me no matter what so I hate them, but I just want to warn you.

With DS my first was at 37 weeks.

Hurt like HE((!

[SmileyAmy]

Originally Posted by Dar20

I think I had mine at 36 weeks.

Greeeaaaatttt...something to look forward too!

Ugh...I think she is sitting up under my ribs. I have all this internal pressure pushing out through my ribs. I wish she would just drop a little. Guess she found a comfy place.

[AZParalegal]

Good morning ladies! I know I haven't posted in a while, but DH & I took a break from TTC after our loss in December. I just found out on Saturday that we are expecting again. I am very hesitant right now, as I don't want to get my hopes up. We aren't going to be telling anyone about our new addition until after we pass the 11 week mark (we lost our last baby at 10.5 weeks). I have my first appointment next Monday.

I will try to check in daily. I am just trying to catch up on all the new posts.

[Trailboss]

AZParalegal. for a healthy pregnancy.

Jackie

[SmileyAmy]

AZ ~ That is great!! I am happy for you and DH. Glad to have you back in the group! I understand how hesitant you may be. I know some ladies here understand how you feel. I will be sending sticky vibes your way. Do you know how far along you are? And no rush being added to the list - unless you want to. Let us know when you are ready. Congrats again!

[GoJackets]

Congrats AZ!!! Praying for your little one. I have been in your shoes, and the next few months are going to be scary after a miscarriage. We are here for you...come often!!

Dar - the pictures are great. You really look good!!! I think I've only dropped about 20 pounds and seem to be just holding there.

Amy - Hamilton is a month old and I still don't "feel" it. I'm Mama Hen and would fight for him....but I still don't feel like a mother and it sounds so strange to say "I have a son". What you are feeling is totally normal and I think Darlene hit the nail on the head when she said to "lower your expectations"....although I think she said "a little"....my advice is lower them a lot. I am a goal oriented, get appreciated task master. I like control and order. I need constant feedback and feeling of reward. ALL of that is gone. This new job just sucks sometimes. I thought I could have a somewhat normal life and a newborn.....HAHA!!!! Don't get me wrong....you can have days that feel somewhat normal....BUT, you can't be too hard on yourself when the majority of the days don't go like you expect.

BTW - Saw your Low Carb Gathering pics. You look so pretty pregnant, and I like your hair longer like it is. You definitely look like you have the "glow".

[gilbabe75]

Hey AZ- Congratulations. Sending you sticky vibes as well. We are here when you need us.

Amy- Internals usually start at 36/37 weeks. They do a strep B swap (vagina/rectal) and check your cervix for change. Much quicker than a pap and all that....BUT...usually your cervix is tilted back and they have to reach very far to check your cervix. They are also feeling for the head. It is alot of pressure. I had 2 yesterday in L&D. NOT FUN, but quick.

[GoJackets]

Hey Becca!! I bet it won't be long!! Who is going to care for the little ones and the puppy when you go into labor?

[gilbabe75]

Hi Dena!!!! Is BFing going okay? Are you having a good week so far?