Pregnancy Thread ~ Monday ~ June 13, 2005

[ketosisgirl]

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 05/19/05
tekla.......................Zachary Alexander..........Born 05/26/05
kclynn.....................Reyli Donovan................Born 06/03/05
Luna.......................Abigail Rose...................Born 06/10/05
Vixendrop...............Kayden Ardria Kathryn.......Born 06/12/05

azktycat......................W42..............05/31/05....Girl
nbecker.......................W39..............06/17/05....Girl
naerenaenae................W39...............06/18/05....Girl
jehcekah.....................W39...............06/22/05.....Boy
allibaba.......................W36..........schedu led c/s 6/24..Twins (Boy & Girl)
gilbabe75....................W38..............06/25/05.....Boy
Miss Gigl......................W38...............06/26/05....Girl
thopki00......................W38...............06 /28/05....Boy
rooney........................W38...............06 /31/05....Boy
Acutepenguin...............W37...............07/10/05
Tbugs..........................W34...............0 7/21/05
melos...........................W33............... 08/01/05
SmileyAmy....................W32...............08/05/05....Girl
StarFire........................W28............... 09/5/05....Triplets !!!

Ketosisgirl.....................W26.............. 09/22/05.....Boy
vjfreddi.........................W25.............. 10/01/05
jeepifer.........................W24.............. 10/04/05 .... Girl
Karingreen.....................W24..............10 /08/05
jojolw...........................W?............... .??/??/05
Tammeli........................W22..............10 /17/05....Girl
Karalynne7....................W?................ ??/??/05
Jai...............................W16............. ..11/27/05
Kaillean.........................W15.............. .12/06/05
cjthedog64 ...................W15...............12/10/05

Diabolique......................W12............... . 12/24/05
lcfortified.......................W12............. . .12/31/05
jadefox26......................W?................. 12/??/05
Trailboss.......................W8................ .01/20/06
Louise...........................W7............... 01/27/06
Portia...........................W7............ ...01/29/06
abvidrine.......................W6................ 02/12/06

lil miss.............................................. ....Trying!
StrawberryGirl.................................... ....Trying!
AnnieO............................................ ......Trying!
speckle........................................... ......Trying!
AZParalegal....................................... .....Trying!
DasiyNYC.......................................... .....Trying!
Nikole............................................ ........Trying!
daisy73........................................... ........Trying!
LunaAshling....................................... .......Trying!
MrsIndpndent..................................... ......Trying!
jennifer-in-wv...........................................Tryin g!

[ketosisgirl]

Good morning everyone! We had an exciting weekend around here, 2 new beautiful baby girls were born. Congratulations Lara & Amy!

[jennifer-in-wv]

YAAAAA I've been added to the TTC List

What's the soonest I can test after BMS? I'm like a new mom in some ways because so many things have changed since I had my other two.

J

[Dar20]

Jennifer, I feel dumb for asking, but what is BMS?

ETA: Grace, what are you doing up at 2 am?! Sleep while you can. LOL...

[jennifer-in-wv]

BMS = Baby Making Sex...lol

I thought everyone had been to babycenter.com & knew their acronyms. Let's see, there's also AF (Aunt Flo), BFP (Big Fat Positive), and of course BFN (Big Fat Negative). They have about 100 more...

J

[Dar20]

Oh, okay. Nope, never been to that website. I'm used to calling it baby dancing.

Well, it depends on the test. Some tests you can test up to 5 days before you expect AF (that one I know ). Others you aren't supposed to test until the day you expect it. They should say on the package when you can test. I tested with an EPT 1 day before and got a faint positive.

[SmileyAmy]

Morning ladies...ugh...I am exhausted!! After Saturday, I think it made me so tired I am still trying to catch up. Plus I am at that point where I toss and turn ALL night long!!

Grace ~ Morning!!

Jennifer ~ BMS...I have never heard of that either. I used Fertility Friend and always uesed BD (baby dancing). Dar basically already answered your question about testing. Good luck this month!

Dar ~ Hi Darlene.

DH is on an assembly roll!! He keeps putting everything together. I keep telling him that we don't need it all right now. Maybe start in a few more weeks, but he has the pack and play, the bouncy, the stroller, the car seat and the crib all put together. Next is the swing and then the high chair. I am trying to talk him into not doing the high chair yet since we won't need it for a while and he just keeps telling me he is on a roll. LOL

Also, I have given in and decided we NEED to put in the two other AC's in the living room and kitchen because all I didn was whine all weekend about how hot I was. I had hoped to hold off for a while longer, but I find I don't leave the bedroom because of the AC.

Well, I should get some work done...I am leaving for a doctor's appt today.

BBL

[Dar20]

LOL, Amy, we were the same way. It was good for us to get the PNP together, though, since we had to rearrage bedroom furniture for it. Might as well do it now while you've got the time!

I hope you saw my response yesterday!

[SmileyAmy]

Dar ~ Ooops...did see your response yesterday. I am so foggy brained that I forgot to respond. I think when we finally get the bureau and the changing table and start going through everything, I will have to see exactly what we have. It just seems between recieving blankets, towels, wash cloths, burp cloths...we have so much!! Good to know that we have enough bottles. And, yup, got the bottle brush too and the dishwasher rack thingy for the nipples. The only other think I am nervous about, about putting stuff together is I don't want the cats to make their homes in the cribs and bouncy. I will probably let DH put them together, but not set them up in their permanent homes for a few more weeks. I had heard somewhere to put tin foil in the bottom of the crib or PNP to help teach the cats not to sleep there.

If I missed anyone else...I am so sorry.

[Dar20]

Since you have the cats, setting up the stuff now to get them used to it being around is your best bet. Let them investigate and smell, but don't let them get used to sleeping in it. My cat, Frasier, thought the PNP was pretty cool until he got squirted with water a couple times. I have also heard alum foil works, too, as well as double stick tape. Good luck!

[Trailboss]

Morning Ladies,

Congratulations to Lara and Amy!

Have we heard from Meg? Thinking of you!

Jennifer-I hope your stay on the TTC list is short. Good Luck!

Dar20-Hi, I'm glad I wasn't the only one who didn't know what BMS stood for!

SmileyAmy-Sounds like you had a busy weekend. I hope you have a good appointment.

I will bbl when I get caught up on what happened here over the weekend!

My weekend was 50/50. MS really messed with me yesterday.

Jackie

[Trailboss]

Ok everyone, I'm caught up!

Abv- Congratulations!

MrsIndpndent- Have fun trying!

Ketosisgirl-How are your headaches? If they are too persistant check your blood pressure.

Lara-OMG what a precious baby! I can't wait to hear your birth story.

Mandy- I hope/pray you have good insurance!

LunaAshling-Hi, its nice to see someone else from Colorado on here.

Louise-Hope your camping trip wasn't rained out.

VixenAmy-Congratulations! I can't wait to hear your birth story and see pictures.

Jackie

[jennifer-in-wv]

I've been reading back here a few days trying to figure out who's where. Coupla things:
1. THANK GOD!!!! They still make Dermoplast! In my opinion, they could charge 50 times what it costs & I'd still buy it. I have bad scaring and had to have my episiotomy redone after my daughter and lemme tell ya...it's worse having it when you don't have a baby. It was major, knock me out, surgery. And Dermoplast was my best friend.
2. For those worrying about modesty...you'll be chucking it out the door soon. When I was being checked by the nurse before I delivered Celeste, she went in up to her elbow (or at least that's what it looked like looking down on her). DH said "huh, I've never been able to do that". I swear she RAN out of the room. After deliver I had no modesty and didn't care who saw me naked.
3. SmileyAmy, how's you DH's job situation? Any word yet?

Jennifer

[jennifer-in-wv]

One more quick one...any word from MsGigl? If I read it right she was being induced Wednesday 06-08-05.

J

[SmileyAmy]

Jennifer...I was wondering about Meg too. I hope everything went well. I assume she will be checking in soon.

And regarding DH's job...things are looking up, but I don't want to jinx anything. I hope to have more details today! Cross your fingers for me.

[Trailboss]

Jennifer-Dermaplast

SmileyAmy-Praying for good news about DH's job! Sounds like your shower was fun. You will be surprised how many blankets and washclothes you will need. I went through a ton of washclothes when DS was starting solids.

The sun is out here today It snowed every night this weekend.

Jackie

[gilbabe75]

Hey Ladies. I'm here and still pregnant.

OMG Luna/Lara- Your daughter is BEAUTIFUL. Not that the other newborns on here aren't beautiful. BUT OMG she looks so not like a newborn. She is the perfect little newborn!

VixenAmy- Congrats girl...can't wait to hear about your homebirth!

Ummmm, I forget just about everything else I read from this weekend and today!

I'll check back soon.

Had to take DS to the Dr. He has an middle ear infection with a ruptured eardrum in one ear and swimmer's ear in the other! Not one complaint until yesterday too!

[Trailboss]

Originally Posted by gilbabe75

Had to take DS to the Dr. He has an middle ear infection with a ruptured eardrum in one ear and swimmer's ear in the other! Not one complaint until yesterday too!

Poor guy!

Are you still contracting?

Jackie

[gilbabe75]

Oh JenWV- 3rd baby usually doesn't get a shower. My last baby shower was 6 years ago. I kinda missed the attention with DD and this baby. But you might have alot of stuff you need already.

Smiley-12+ receiving blankets is good. 6 washclothes if you are using just for baths.

I like no less than 12 bottles, some babies eat every 2-4 hrs and it is nice to have the extra. IMO. If they are smaller 4 oz bottles 8-10 is good because you will need the bigger 8 oz bottles

[gilbabe75]

Originally Posted by Trailboss

Poor guy!

Are you still contracting?

Jackie

Yup, 6-10 a day now. Nothing regular. Thanks!

[Dar20]

Originally Posted by gilbabe75

Hey Ladies. I'm here and still pregnant.

Darnit.. I lost the bet!

Sorry to hear about DS. I hope he feels better soon!

[jennifer-in-wv]

Originally Posted by gilbabe75

Oh JenWV- 3rd baby usually doesn't get a shower. My last baby shower was 6 years ago. I kinda missed the attention with DD and this baby. But you might have alot of stuff you need already.

Nah...I have NOTHING! We thought we were done, but are going through the "my babies aren't babies anymore" syndrome. It's all good though, I'm queen of the yard sales (cept for a Crib). Course with first baby you want everything, baby #3...well I know what the bare minimum I need is.

J

[gilbabe75]

JWV- Do you have someone that will throw you a shower? I'm sure someone will especially if you hint that you have NOTHING. I had too much, but my sister asked if I wanted one. I told her it was up to her but most people didn't take to kindly to it. I still had the crib and everything. Good luck TTC!

[LunaAshling]

Trailboss.... woohoo nice to see another too!


JenWV... they don't normally but you COULD however hold your OWN party (maybe right afterwards?) as a "Welcome to the Family" kind of thing... I am sure people would bring things!

DH said "huh, I've never been able to do that".

I am soooooooooooo going to tell my hubby to say something like that next time!!!!!!! I keep wanting to tell the doc that I want to save the placenta to eat... just for the reaction!



CONGRADS Amy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}} to all!


I am here briefly because I got really sick yesterday and just could not babysit today for family! UGH!

[LunaAshling]

Oh and for everyone who might need to know... a quick list of many of the abb. that are used... not all of them but enough! Maybe someone can post at least a few of them each day so others might know????



AF = Aunt Flo (menstruation)

AI =Artificial Insemination

BBT = Basal Body Temperature

BCP = Birth Control Pills

BD = Baby Dance (sex)

BFN = Big Fat Negative (usually with a pregnancy test)

BFP = Big Fat Positive (usually with a pregnancy test)

BMS = Baby Making Sex

CF = Cervical Fluid

CM = Cervical Mucus

D&C = Dilation & Curettage

DPO = Days Post Ovulation

Dx = Diagnosis

ENDO = Endometriosis

EPT = Early Pregnancy Test

FTTA = Fertile Thoughts To All

HPT = Home Pregnancy Test

IF = Infertility

IVF = In Vitro Fertilization

LMP = Last Menstrual Period (start date)

O, OV = Ovulation

OB = Obstetrician

OB/GYN = Obstetrician/Gynecologist

OPK = Ovulation Predictor Kit

OTC = Over The Counter

PCO, PCOD = Polycystic Ovary Disease

PCOS = Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

PG = Pregnant

PID = Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

PMS = Pre-menstrual Syndrome

RE = Reproductive Endocrinologist

Rx = Prescription

TTC = Trying to Conceive

Uncle TOM = Time of the Month (menstruation)

US, u/s = Ultrasound

UTI = Urinary Tract Infection

WBC = White Blood Cells






Also non pregnancy related:


AMAP = As Much As Possible
AFAIK = As Far As I Know
ASAP = As Soon As Possible
BTW = By The Way
DD = Dear Daughter, Darling Daughter
DH = Dear Husband, Darling Husband (or D@mn Husband, D*ck head, etc...)
DS = Dear Son, Darling Son
DW = Dear Wife, Darling Wife
FAQ = Frequently Asked Question(s)
HTH = Hope This Helps
IIRC = If I Recall/Remember Correctly
IMHO = In My Humble Opinion, In My Honest Opinion
IMO = In My Opinion
KWIM.. know what I mean?
LOL = Laughing Out Loud (or Lots Of Luck)
LMAO = Laughing my a$$ off
MIL = Mother In-law (also FIL, SIL, BIL for the others)
NBD = No Big Deal
OTOH = On The Other Hand
POA = Plan Of Action, Plan Of Attack
POV = Point Of View
PV = Postitive Vibes
ROTFLOL = Rolling On The Floor Laughing Out Loud
ROTFLMAO = Rolling On The Floor Laughing My Azz Off
TIA = Thanks In Advance
TTFN = Ta Ta For Now
TTYS = Talk To You Soon
WF = Warm Fuzzies
WRT = With Respect To
YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary

[gilbabe75]

LOL, just a note.....DH can mean something different that Dear Husband. LOL

Like Darned husband...d!#k head....LOL!!!

[Dar20]

LMAO.. Laughing my a$$ off
or ROTFLMAO.. but we won't go there
KWIM.. know what I mean?

Gosh, Mondays are so slow. I gotta wean myself from this thread, huh?