Pregnancy Thread ~ Tuesday June 14, 2005

[chels_hoff]

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!

[chels_hoff]

Just popping in after our mid-night time feeding to send out a HUGE Congratulations to Luna, Amy & Meg all of your little girls are absolutely B-E-A-uuuutiful !!! Payton says he wants to take them ALL to the prom!! Cant wait to read the birth stories !!

xoxo Chelsea

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[allibaba]

Morning Ladies,
Heading out for another NST today. I'll report in later .

~Chels - Glad to see you I've been thinking about you.

Hope everyone has a great day!

Alli

[jennifer-in-wv]

Chels, can you add littlegunshots to the TTC list? She posted yesterday.

J

[Trailboss]

Morning,

Congratulations to VixenAmy and Meg-I can't wait to hear birth stories.

Chels-Thanks for starting the thread today. Hope you get back to sleep soon!

Alli-Great pictures yesterday. I hope you have a good appointment. You continue to amaze me.

Littlegunshots- Welcome. Good Luck and have fun trying.

Tammeli-My belly never popped out. Your wedding is getting close isn't it?

I will try and BBL, but I have a ton of chores to do.

Jackie

[SmileyAmy]

Morning ladies!

Meg ~ Can't wait to hear your birth story. Sounds exciting...at least on our end!

Amy ~ OMG, she is adorable. I love that little chubby face! Can't wait to hear all about your birth story too. Never heard a home birth one before. Should be interesting.

Littlegunshots ~ Welcome!!!

Chelsea ~ HI!! *waves big*

Am I missing anyone???

Well, doctors appt was good. I gained 4lbs - still down three from prepregnancy. Although, the 4lbs could be the meatloaf, potatoes and gravy I had a couple of hours before. BP was fine, HB was around 130 and I am measureing fine too. I mentioned that I was nervous about getting an IV more than anything because I am SO hard to get blood out of. Two years ago, for galbladder surger, they stuck me 14 times - not including the novicaine to help numb it a bit!! So, she put in my chart to not have a nurse administer the IV, that I need an anesthesiologist (sp?) to do it. *Phew* I also mentioned that I still feel a lot of pressure under my ribs and that most of the movement is in my lower belly. Dr tried to see if she could tell the position, but couldn't so she said that if I still felt the same things in two weeks, they would do an u/s to see the position becuase Sara should turn by 34 weeks. Now I wonder what happens if she is still breech in two weeks?

I also mentioned how I am terrified of having a baby - not actually having the baby, but there being a baby that is going to be in my home in a couple of months! She is going to talk to one of the doctors there who is there to handle this sort of stuff. She thought it might help if I were to be able to talk out some of my worries. They have to check to see if she takes my insurance though. So, hopefully she does, and she can ease my mind a bit.

Well, busy, busy today. Will BBL.

[Dar20]

Amy, I'm glad you discussed your concerns with your doctor. Regarding having a baby in the house.. yes, it seems terrifying. But they're not that hard when you think about it. At first, they only cry because they are either tired, hungry, or need a change. If you've got the last two covered, and they are just cranky.. they eventually wear out! Trust me! Be sure to have mom or DH help when she gets like that. Sometimes baby just needs new arms to hold her. Daddy always seems to do the trick, too. Weird, I know.

Other than that, they mostly sleep or eat at first. So, you will gradually be able to get used to her moods and what she needs. You'll learn her different cries and such. Just be sure to try to sleep when she sleeps.. dishes and housecleaning CAN WAIT! I can't stress that enough. I know it seems hard when it's piling up, but you can catch up later. I have learned that.

Regarding the breech, she may turn on her own. They may schedule a c/s for you just in case because they need them scheduled in advance and can always be cancelled. They can turn her for you, but I've heard that it's really painful and risky. Depending on how she's breech, you may still be able to deliver her if she doesn't turn. Not all breech babies have to be c/s babies.

Have you taken a birthing class?

Also, have you had any blood taken since you've been pg? I am usually a hard stick, but when I had blood drawn for my pre-op testing, they had no trouble. They said that pg women are easy to get blood out of, since there is so much more of it it's easier to see the vein.

[Trailboss]

j-in-wv-Sorry I missed you. Thats what I get for eating breakfast and typing at the same time!

SmileyAmy-Glad your appointment went well. Seems like you doctors office is very attentive to your concerns. Glad you are able to talk to someone. I hope Sara turns on her own. DS turned at 35 weeks. It is an undescribable feeling! Any word on DH's job situation?

Dar20-Hi.

Jackie

[gilbabe75]

Smiley Amy- DRINK YOUR WATER. You really need to when you are pregnant. It will help with the IV too. If you are not properly hydrated your veins like to hide. All of your concerns are normal. Talk to someone if you can. Read some books too, they help. They should be able to tell position of the baby by feel and by looking at your tummy. An ultrasound always helps though. What position was she in last?

I forget who asked but my belly button didn't stick out with any of my pregnancies. It did stretch out though. I think it all depends on how tight your abs were to start with LOL.


Can I tell ya'll I feel like *****! I can barely move around and when I lay down I get stuck! This baby is all stretched out from my ribs to my crotch! He must be descending some cuz I have to pee every 5 seconds and the hemmies came full force.

[SmileyAmy]

Dar ~ Nope...didn't take a birthing class. They are so expensive here - $160!! Then in talking to people, they said not to waste the money. So DH and I decided to skip it and maybe buy some books or a video. I am sure everything will be fine when she gets here. I have been around a TON of infants/babies and I am one of those people who don't freak when they are crying - but I am afraid that because she is mine, I might. I have to still have the talk with my mother about what exactly she is going to be doing when she is here. She made a comment over the weekend that makes me think she doesn't plan on helping in the middle of the night. I don't expect here to be waking up every night, but I thought maybe those first few nights when I am recovering...I will have to have the talk. And regarding blood - pregnancy has done NOTHING fo me. They still can't get a vein on me. There is only one vein they can get and it is on my right wrist. I go every month for blood work - remember my PKU thing - so now I have a permanent dot on my wrist.

Jackie ~ DH's job situation is looking good...just don't want to jinx it yet!

Becca ~ I have been trying to drink my water. Especially since it has been so hot! I am terrified of going into preterm or false labor. Doctor couldn't tell yesterday how she was positioned. She tried for a minute or two but no luck. 4 weeks ago, she was head under my right boob, feet under my left boob and butt down in my lower stomach. I just still feel a lot of pressure under my ribs. Not movement pressure, just like something is pressing against my ribs or even sometime it feels like something is stuck in my ribs.

I guess I could be a lot more uncomfortable...I probably shouldn't be complaining. It could be worse.

[Dar20]

Originally Posted by SmileyAmy

I have been around a TON of infants/babies and I am one of those people who don't freak when they are crying - but I am afraid that because she is mine, I might.

I'm the opposite! When babies would cry, I would immediately give them back to their mother! When Alison cries, it's almost like I can tune it out. I don't ignore it , but I can tolerate it while I fix whatever's wrong. Helps keep me from stressing out. Some nights in the beginning were bad. One night, I couldn't take it.. and I just had to put her down. I honestly didn't like her for a moment. Once I gathered myself, I went back to trying to help her feel better.

Good luck with taking to your mom! She has to help, and she needs to know that.

[Mrs Sarah]

Dar: I'm like you. I can't stand other babies crying, but am okay with Tanner.

[BigBravesGirl]

Any updates on Mandyhoward lately?

[jehcekah]

I think I can finally concede and say that I feel miserable!!

Last night was awful. I came home and tried to take a nap on the couch. I woke up sweating profusely and was feeling nauseous. So I went into our bedroom and positioned our fan right on me to cool down. I just couldn't cool down! DH came home a few minutes later and got me a cold washcloth and put the AC on. I stayed in bed, trying to sleep, but my mind kept racing...."Is this labor? Are these BH contractions? Do I need to throw up? What the heck is wrong with me?" Finally I got up and went into the bathroom and had a very bad case of (sorry if TMI) diarrhea. I had remembered reading that many women experience nausea and diarrhea at the onset of labor, so I started to get excited. But after I was done and lying down again, everything gradually faded away and then I was just left feeling super tired. I don't think that it was anything more than an upset tummy or whatever. Dammit!

Once again, I didn't sleep last night and my back pain is increasing by the minute. It is funny because when I first saw my doctor back at week 8 or whatever, he told me that by week 39 I would be begging him to induce me! I couldn't imagine ever feeling THAT bad....but here I am...week 39...and bring on the induction!!!! I am SO done!

Everyone at work is driving me nuts. Well, I shouldn't say everyone. My direct co-workers are very supportive, actually. It is everyone else that I would like to punch! They look at me like I am about to explode any second. And they come in to check on me every few hours to see if I am still here. And I still potentially may have up to three more weeks of this?!?! Lord help me...and them!

Congrats to the new mommies!!!!!!!
And welcome to all of you new members!

[littlegunshots]

good morning ladies

I must saying that finding this board is one of the main reasons I lost all patience and could no longer put off baby making. I was planning on losing another 20lbs before TTC. Oh well I'll just have to wait a few weeks and see what happens. But in the mean time I know it is ok to continue low carb but should I stay out of ketosis? should I not worry abou that until I get a postive pregnancy test? your advise would be greatly appreciated.

congratulations to all the new mommies...I can't wait to hear your birth stories.

[mandyhoward]

Congrats to all the new mommies and welcome to all our new pregnancy threaders!

Dh is set to leave in about 5 hours. I'm about to dry my hair and we are going to see Spencer and then head to the airport. I'll pop in later with more pictures if I'm feeling ok. I haven't had any baby blues because dh came in just a week after Spencer was born, but I have a feeling I'm about to hurl head first into some.

Mandy

[Dar20]

Mandy,

[SmileyAmy]

Mandy ~ So sorry DH has to leave already...I can't imagine how sad you must be. Remember...there are a lot of shoulders in this group of ladies...we are here for you.

[Kaillean]

Morning girls,

Jehcekah and Becca, so sorry you guys are feeling uncomfortable. I hope things get moving fast for both of you. Pop those babies out!

Vixen - she's so beautiful! You and Luna both had girls that don't look like newborns at all. Where are the blotchy, pointy headed babies we're supposed to expect? Hope you are feeling good.

Mandy.

Let us know how the NST goes, Alli.

Hi to everybody else too!

I have nothing new to report. Yesterday I had a major craving for salty foods and ate a bunch of dill pickles and pickled onions -- so today I'm up 4 lbs with water bloat. Oh Joy.

[chels_hoff]

Originally Posted by jennifer-in-wv

Chels, can you add littlegunshots to the TTC list? She posted yesterday.

J

sorry....... someone will have to do it in the AM. They only let you edit your post up to 1 hr after you post.

[ketosisgirl]

Hello, mommies-to-be.

Chels, any new pics of the little man?

Alli, I hope the NST went well. I'm so glad you are hanging in there!

Hey, to JWV and Trailboss.

Amy, your doc's office sounds great. I'm surprised that you are not doing the birthing class. Although you're probably right about it being a waste of $. I think most of us on this thread are probably doing a very good job of educating ourselves, not to mention what we learn from each other. I didn't realize that they were that expensive. I was thinking that ours was free, but then I just looked it up and ours will be $85 for a whole day class.

Becca and Jehcekah, sorry that you both feel so yucky. That stinks! I have no advice, since I have not been there yet.

Dar, good info on what to expect. I also appreciate what you guys were discussing yesterday on what you really need. (bouncy seat, swing, etc.)

LGS, .

Mandy, when will DH be able to come back again?

Vixen, beautiful little girl! And you look beautiful too!!! You must be so happy.

Meg, congratulations!!!!

Kaillean, are you weighing yourself every day? I would go bonkers if I did that. I am having trouble not being emotional about gaining weight. I know it is stupid, but I can't help it. Yesterday I was thinking about it and felt really out of control.

I had absolutely horrible heartburn/acid reflux yesterday. I was gagging to the point of being very close to throwing up. I took a bunch of Tums, it didn't seem to help. Did someone say that we can take Zantac?

-Grace

[Kaillean]

Originally Posted by ketosisgirl

Kaillean, are you weighing yourself every day? I would go bonkers if I did that. I am having trouble not being emotional about gaining weight. I know it is stupid, but I can't help it. Yesterday I was thinking about it and felt really out of control.

Hiya Grace,

Yeah, I weigh myself every day. It's a habit I got into when I first started LC and I stick with it because it keeps me on track. I know that's against common advice, but it works for me. When I only weigh weekly or whatever I get into this mindset where I can go off plan because I still have x days until weigh day to make it up. Very mature, I know.

Seeing a 4 lb jump like I did today doesn't really freak me out because I know it's only water, but it will help keep me on track today and more mindful of what I'm eating. ie. Do I really need to eat the entire jar of pickles or will a couple do?

I know what you mean about being emotional about gaining weight. I am too. Even though it's for a good cause, it's hard to see the scale going up when I worked so hard to make it go down.

But I'm trying to stick with the mindset that I am still doing Atkins, even if the parameters have changed a bit. Yes I can and must eat more carbs for baby, but that is not a license to go crazy and eat a gallon of ice cream. I say I'm trying because it's doesn't always work, but it helps. I'm afraid of getting into a frame of mind where I start thinking I'm going to gain weight anyway, so I might as well enjoy myself and eat whatever I want. I've learned the hard way that only makes me feel depressed and fat.

I actually feel pretty good about the weight I've gained so far (about 8 or 9 lbs) because I know for the most part it's baby weight and not just excess weight from overeating. I think about 3 of those lbs are water weightfrom increasing carb intake. I actually gained 6 or 7 by week 10 and have levelled off since then.

I'm in a different boat than a lot of you guys though, I realize. I never really had much morning sickness or had to eat foods like potatoes or whatever just to fend off the nausea. I totally understand that when you feel sick you just eat whatever you can keep down. But because that isn't the case for me, I can't let the fact I'm pregnant be an excuse to eat foods that are not on my plan. KWIM? I've been really lucky in that regard.

What's getting me down more than the weight gain is the flabbiness. I just see everything spreading again and getting loose and jiggly and that bugs me. It's my own fault because I haven't been exercising at all since I got back from my hiking trip. I think I've gone for three bike rides and that's it. I've really got to get moving again.

Someone please tell me it is possible to tone up a bit even though we're gaining baby weight?? I don't want to be a lazy sloth when there's a little baby to stay healthy and active for. I'll never be able to keep up!

Okay, enough rambling. Now I'm hungry for my lunch.

[Trailboss]

Becca and Jehcekah-Sorry you guys are so uncomfortable. You are getting so close!

Littlegunshots-I was not in ketosis when we conceived. I did not feel comfortable with it. The baby developes so quickly. There are many different views on the matter. Make the decision that is right for you.

Mandyhoward-

Kaillean-Pickles=yum, my favorite! Pickled onions=

Ketosisgirl-I am on a prescription for the generic version of Zantac. My Dr, OB, and pharmacy all said it was safe to take during pregnancy. Check with your Dr.

Jackie

[Kaillean]

P.S. Okay, I guess I'm not quite done. Grace, that out of control feeling you mentioned is the worst for me. When I start feeling that, I get depressed and very down on myself. That's why I'm trying to keep my eating and weight in control as much as I can.

Of course I'm going to gain weight - it's inevitable. But if I stick with the plan, that gain will be only what's needed for baby. I can't help that so I have no reason to feel bad.

But if I go crazy eating anything I want whenever I want it - that's not what baby needs and that's when the out of control feelings start. And then the depression.

So try not to feel bad if you're eating well and gaining weight for baby. That weight will come off pretty quick once baby is born. Only you know if you're going overboard -- and if it's making you feel bad, try not to do it. If you're not going overboard ....no worries.

This pep talk is as much for me as you, by the way. I need to give it to myself regularly, especially when ice cream is calling me. And pickles. I'm such a cliche.

[Dar20]

littlegun, I was eating at induction levels when I conceived. However, for some reason, I started 'cheating' in between conception and getting the ++ test. Something subconscious, I guess. My body knew it was getting ready for a big change.

Anyways, there have been several "oops" babies here and other babies conceived while mom was in ketosis. Dr. A advised that moms eat at maintenance levels, so as long as you adjust your diet accordingly after getting the ++, you should be fine. Baby will take from you what it needs. Heck, baby's not even attached to you at first.. it just floats down until implantation. That's why activities like drinking alcohol before you knew you were pregnant usually don't affect baby.

Kaillean, you can continue to maintain your level of exercise you had before pregnancy. Just don't add anything new. And listen to your body and slow down when it needs it. You don't want to injure yourself like I did!!!!