Pregnancy Thread ~ Thursday ~ June 16, 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
azktycat..................Aeryn Rylee...................Born 05/30/05
kclynn.....................Reyli Donovan................Born 06/03/05
Miss Gigl...............Charlotte Muriel Elizabeth....Born 06/09/05
Luna.......................Abigail Rose...................Born 06/10/05
nbecker..................MacKenzie Grace.............Born 06/11/05
Vixendrop...............Kayden Ardria Kathryn.......Born 06/12/05

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
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............... 09/05/05....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............ ...02/05/06
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!
littlegunshots.................................... .......Trying!

[ketosisgirl]

Good morning, mommies.

I am so curious what is going on with Becca. I read up a bit about the castor oil thing and there sure are a lot of different opinions!

-Grace

[Dar20]

Wow, look at all the babies we've had in the past few months!

Sending lots of good vibes to Becca! I hope things are going well!

[jennifer-in-wv]

I was very skeptical about the Castor Oil before I tried it with B#2. Now I'm a firm believer in it.

Sheesh would my body hurry up and ovulate already...it's been a week since my period...let's get it goin'! Come on...drop that eggy...it's easy...you know you wanna..... Can you tell I'm really impatient?

J

[daisy73]

I'm right with ya Jennifer. Come on ovulation time!!!!

[BrattyChelle]

I am cleaning out Elana's drawer's and closet and finding a ton of clothes...mostly 3-6 months and some 6-9 months she's already outgrown. Most have never been worn or "barely worn" because she had so much from grandma. Someone on the Losin' The Baby Fat thread was nice enough to send me bigger clothes that she lacked so hubby and I would like to repay the favor.

So if anyone needs clothes for their little girl....we'd rather send them before selling them on EBay. Just PM me and I can let you know what I have.

[SmileyAmy]

Just popping in...

Grace, Dar & Michelle ~ Hello!

Daisy & Jennifer ~ Hope your eggy drops soon! LOL We can't wait for you girls to "officially" join us!!!

Here's hoping Becca is in labor or has had her baby! *crossing fingers*

Nothing much going on here. Tired today...DH and his darn alarm clock and pressing the snooze for 45 minutes and then insisting that he can't get dressed when it is slightly dark in the room! So basically, I don't have to get up until 7:15-ish, but between his alarm clock, the snooze button and him getting ready, I am up at 5:45. He is suck a jerk sometimes and I have talked to him about this and he is a sympathetic and then morning comes and he does it all over again. Makes me want to cry sometimes. I just want as much sleep as I can, and should be able to, get. I toss and turn all night, so even that extra hour and a half will help. I am just so frustrated!

[Louise]

Good morning!

Grace--I can't believe you are almost in the third trimester! Time flies, huh?


Hello, Dar and Chellle!


Jennifer and Daisy--Hope you both ovulate soon!


I feel like crap today. I think I have a cold. I am all stuffed up. I thought it was just allergies yesterday, but it is much worse today. I don't even remember the last time I was sick. I know I didn't get sick last winter. Everyone else in my office was sick most of the winter and I was fine. Blah.

Louise

[Louise]

Amy--Sorry about your DH's alarm!! My DH stays up late, and leaves the living room light on, which shines right into our bedroom. I can't shut the door because it makes the cats mad. Can you get caught up on your sleep this weekend?

[nbecker]

Amy I am sorry to hear that you are frustrated!!! I definately understand. In the last few months of my pregnancy I didn't sleep much at all. I would get a few hours (maybe 3) at most each night. I hope that you have find a solution!!!

Barbi and Jen hoping you ovulate soon!!! I know that feeling. I was on clomid for 4 months after tring for over a year to get pregnant!!! The waiting is the worst part!!!

Dar I just have to say that Alison is adorable!!!

Grace thanks for updating me on the list.

[jehcekah]

Hey everybody!

Well, yesterday was a rough day. I had my 39 week appt and the doc was supposed to strip my membranes. Turns out that I haven't even begun to dilate yet, so he couldn't get in there to do it. I am 50% effaced though, or so he said. Don't really know if that is very impressive in terms of true progress, but that's all I've got.

It was frustrating mostly because of the pressure other people put on you as you get closer to your due date. My due date is still 5 DAYS away! 5 DAYS! This is my first child. There is NO indication that I am going to be close to having the baby this early, but it seems like everyone else expects me to. My mom is the biggest culprit. We did a pool to guess the birthdate, which was totally harmless for most everyone, but she is taking it SERIOUSLY! Yesterday was her date. She was disappointed that it didn't happen because of the darn pool! She just makes me feel like a failure because the baby hasn't come yet. I know she's just excited, but geez! When I got home last night, I didn't feel like talking to anyone, so when she called I had my DH talk to her. Then I came into my office at 8am and my phone was already ringing...it was my mom. I didn't answer it. I don't need one more person to tell me, "I know how you feel." or "It will happen soon."

Yes, yes...of course it will! There has never been a woman who has stayed pregnant for her whole life. Everyone has this unrealistic expectation but then when it doesn't happen, they try to make ME feel better about it. I don't have any expectation except that he is going to eventually come.

I am a bit nervous about the possibility of a drug induction. I am totally against that idea unless absolutely necessary and my doc is now saying that he won't let me go past 41 weeks...if I haven't even begun to dilate, the possibility of that happening is truly a reality. I really really hope that the little guy decides to show himself before that needs to happen. I am deathly afraid of picotin.

Congrats to the two new moms we have today!! :-)
And good luck to Becca, if she has started or is in labor!!

[SmileyAmy]

Louise ~ Ewww...sorry about the cold. I got one back in February - around 18 weeks and it was the worst cold of my life!! And on top of that, I couldn't take a thing. Robitussing does *****! So, I feel for you. Thanks for the sympathy on the DH, sleep issue.

nbecker ~ Thanks for the sympathy about the sleep/DH issue also. I just don't think he understands how tired I am. He replies that he is tired too - but I am pregnant!! I toss and turn all night because one hip hurts, then the other, back and forth, back and forth. I just think he doesn't understand what it is like! Just annoys me.

jehcekah ~ Sorry your appt didn't go as planned. And sorry about your family issues. I imagine that DH's family is going to be the exact same way. I am NOT looking forward to it. Is there any way you can say something to your mother about how she is making you feel?

[Trailboss]

Morning,

Originally Posted by jehcekah

I am deathly afraid of picotin.

You should be!
Sorry that probably doesn't help you. I was hooked up to pitocin with DS. I am NOT its biggest fan. There is nothing worse than going from no contractions to pitocin contractions. Sorry you have a lot of pressure from others. That just means everyone is super excited! Your time will come, when your body and your baby are ready.

Ketosisgirl-Hi, you really must be a night owl!

Dar20-Other than being very cute, what is Alison up to these days?

jennifer-in-wv-Ovulate!

daisy73-Have you gotten any more info from your Dr on your progestrone (sp?) levels?

BrattyChelle-That is a very nice offer. I'm sure someone will take you up on it.

SmileyAmy-Sorry you aren't getting the sleep you need. Can DH get is clothes ready the night before and dress somewhere else? That is what DH and I do when we have to get up at all hours of the night to check on cattle.

Louise-Hope you get to feeling better soon.

Nell-How is your recovery coming along?

I hope Becca has had or is having her baby!

Jackie

[GoJackets]

just a picture drive by.....keeping the mommies in waiting in my thoughts and can't wait to hear from the new mommies. i have been busy with baby, bridesmaid duties and we just put our house on the market monday and we got an offer yesterday...and we haven't even finished getting the house ready to show. we may be moving in three week-ugh! hamilton weighs 8'3 and is 21 inches. so he's grown 2 inches and added 2 pounds by six weeks....maybe everyone will quit telling me how tiny he is. he is full of personality - smiling and cooing which pretty much erased the first four weeks of hell!

karatejen - this is what daddy is getting for Father's Day (they are pictures of pictures, so the quality isn't great)

[Mrs Sarah]

Dena: So cute!!!! Love those little jacket socks!! Sorry you have so much on your plate right now! That is really stressful. Congrats on the house offer!!

[chels_hoff]

Originally Posted by jehcekah

Hey everybody!

Well, yesterday was a rough day. I had my 39 week appt and the doc was supposed to strip my membranes. Turns out that I haven't even begun to dilate yet, so he couldn't get in there to do it. I am 50% effaced though, or so he said. Don't really know if that is very impressive in terms of true progress, but that's all I've got.

It was frustrating mostly because of the pressure other people put on you as you get closer to your due date. My due date is still 5 DAYS away! 5 DAYS! This is my first child. There is NO indication that I am going to be close to having the baby this early, but it seems like everyone else expects me to. My mom is the biggest culprit. We did a pool to guess the birthdate, which was totally harmless for most everyone, but she is taking it SERIOUSLY! Yesterday was her date. She was disappointed that it didn't happen because of the darn pool! She just makes me feel like a failure because the baby hasn't come yet. I know she's just excited, but geez! When I got home last night, I didn't feel like talking to anyone, so when she called I had my DH talk to her. Then I came into my office at 8am and my phone was already ringing...it was my mom. I didn't answer it. I don't need one more person to tell me, "I know how you feel." or "It will happen soon."

Yes, yes...of course it will! There has never been a woman who has stayed pregnant for her whole life. Everyone has this unrealistic expectation but then when it doesn't happen, they try to make ME feel better about it. I don't have any expectation except that he is going to eventually come.

I am a bit nervous about the possibility of a drug induction. I am totally against that idea unless absolutely necessary and my doc is now saying that he won't let me go past 41 weeks...if I haven't even begun to dilate, the possibility of that happening is truly a reality. I really really hope that the little guy decides to show himself before that needs to happen. I am deathly afraid of picotin.

Congrats to the two new moms we have today!! :-)
And good luck to Becca, if she has started or is in labor!!

just wanted to throw my 2 pennies in, the best advice I can give you is walk, walk, walk !! Stay up right as much as possible. I know it is uncomfortable..... especially after your contractions start. Like you I had NO signs or "action" down there before I went into labor. I am a firm believer that the yoga ball along with walking during contractions and squatting after where the reasons for my quick labor. Good luck oh and don’t answer your phone, people can be SO annoying !!

xoxo Chelsea

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[GoJackets]

chelsea - loved Payton's pictures! is he out of preemies yet?

[chels_hoff]

Denna, you snuck in on me !! What a wonderful fathers day gift !! Your big guy Hamilton is SO adorable, i to get tired of the little commments..... Payton is just now starting to get out of preemie clothes and into his newborn!! Have been thinkin' bout you lately..... you where even in a dream i had, LOL.
Well back to bed, little man is down so i am going to try to get a couple hrs of sleep in..........
xoxo Chels

[Louise]

Dena--Hamiltion is so cute! I love the last picture! He looks like he's done something naughty and is really proud of himself. I think you are going to need a bigger piggy bank for his college fund though .



back to work.........

[SmileyAmy]

Hi ladies...

Dena ~ Love this pics.

Hi Chelsea...

So, two good things. Just called Beth Isreal Hospital, where I am delivering to find out about the hospital tour. The lady asked me if I was taking the Birthing Class. I told her no - because we couldn't really afford $160. She told me that they want everyone to take the class and to just name my price! I said $50 and she said okay - mail it in and if I need to mail in some now and some later, that was fine!! The class cuts it a bit close with my due date. I am due 8/5 and the class ends 8/3, but I am sure we will be okay.

Also, the counselor called me about coming in to talk about some of my worries and breakdowns I have been having about having a baby. I go to talk to her on the 1st. Hopefully she can ease my mind a bit, because I am feeling very guilty for being terrified about bringing a baby home.

[Louise]

Amy -- I am glad you are going to talk to someone about your worries. And how cool that you can take the birthing class. You shouldn't feel guilty about worrying. I am a huge worrier myself. I have a feeling I am in for a long pregnancy (and the next 18 years ).

[Kaillean]

Morning everyone!

Thanks for getting us started again, Grace. How's the hearburn?

Amy - my DH used to do the same thing. Drove me nuts! But now we put a wire shelving unit on wheels in a closet near our bathroom and all his clothes are in there. So he gets dressed in the bathroom. Could you get him to put his clothes in the bathroom the night before? If not, it might even be worth you having to do it if it means more sleep.

Good news on the classes. My friend who is due around the same time as you said some of it repeated what she already knew, but there was also lots of good new info and she had a lot of questions answered. Her DH also learned how to give her a good massage!

Jehcekah -- Hope you can relax. Can you just tell your mom you find it upsetting that she's going on and on about the birth when you are not even due yet? Remind her that most first time moms give birth PAST their due date.Good luck -- I don't blame you for wanting things to go as naturally as possible. This is your body -- tell everyone else to but out!

Louise - bummer on the cold. Take care of yourself and get lots of sleep.

Dena -- Great news about Hamilton! I was just wondering yesterday how things were going because we hadn't heard from you. Two pounds -- that's awesome. How's the feeding going? He looks so cute in his outfit. Your DH will get a laugh out of that!

Hi to everybody else. I'll be back later to catch up on more news.

Fingers crossed for Becca!

K.

[vjfreddi]

Good morning all.
Dena- great pics of Hamilton. What a cutie. Your Hubby will love the Fathers Day gift.
Amy- I wouldn't feel guilty about your worries. You have the courage to talk to someone about it and that is great. What I have learned, or am trying to learn, is worry is not an indication of reality. In fact, I usually find stuff to worry about that is never a part of my reality, we just can't help it. Way to go on the birthing class too! That's great.

Hope everyone else is doing great today.
Frustrated with feeling tired here too, but otherwise feeling good and loving the fluttering that goes on in my tummy!

[Jefinner]

DENA - Those are some great pics!!! It's funny, you get tired of hearing how tiny he is, and I'm getting tired of hearing about how huge Ezra is. Although, Ezra is huge... One diaper size difference between him and Anna... YIKES! LOL!

BECCA!!!! I'm hoping this is it for you!!!!

JEHCEKAH - People just don't realize how much what they say affects a pregnant woman. I wanted to strangle people and/or cry on a daily basis. I got to where I just didn't even answer my phone anymore. I didn't want everyone asking if I'd "had that baby yet"...

[Trailboss]

GoJackets-Wonderful Pictures! He really is getting bigger.

SmileyAmy-WTG on the birthing class. Makes you wonder why they charge everyone else so much. Our class was $70.00. I hope you have a good appointment with the counselor.

Kaillean-Hi. Have you started to feel any flutters?

vjfreddi-Good to see you. Is the little one getting pretty active?

Jackie

[Trailboss]

Originally Posted by Jefinner

One diaper size difference between him and Anna... YIKES! LOL!

WOW!