Pregnancy Thread ~ Friday ~ June 17, 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
gilbabe75.................Luke Gregory.................Born 06/15/05

naerenaenae................W39...............06/18/05....Girl
jehcekah.....................W39...............06/22/05.....Boy
allibaba.......................W36..........schedu led c/s 6/24..Twins (Boy & 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............... 09/05/05....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 everyone and a big Congratulations to Becca on the birth of Luke Gregory on Wednesday evening! I can't wait to hear his birth story!

I have a question for everyone. Has anyone found a good place to buy maternity shorts? I'm talking, comfortable, flattering maternity shorts. Because every pair I have tried on so far have been very unflattering, and it is starting to get hot here. Same question regarding maternity sleepwear. Any good finds?

-Grace

[Luna]

Hi everyone! I finally have a chance to check in.

I went in for an induction around 6 PM on the ninth. I was on Cervadil all night which started some mild contractions. At around 7:30 the next morning I was put on Pitocin. I can’t really tell you when the strong contractions started. All I know is suddenly I was in the worst pain in my life! Those of you who have done births with no drugs, you are amazing! I got 2 doses of Stadol and all that did was make me sleepy between contractions.

I did get an epidural. I had been a little scared about that but I didn’t feel a thing when they put it in. I don’t know if that was due to the narcotics or maybe it just didn’t hurt much compared to the contractions! But after that kicked in I felt great!

At around 11 AM I was fully dilated. Pushing seemed a bit awkward for me because I could not feel whether I was doing anything or not. The delivery nurses told me I was pushing great though. They kept saying “next push is going to do it”. I ended up pushing for about 30 minutes. When Abby came out she had the cord wrapped around her neck three times. This is apparently the reason she didn’t come out sooner. She would come out to her ears then slip back. Finally my doctor gave me an episiotomy and helped pull her out. She had to be on oxygen for a bit and they only let me hold her a few minutes before they took her to the nursery to monitor her condition for 30 minutes.

But she ended up being fine. Her little nose was smooshed to one side. They said she must have been squished next to a bone or something inside. It is slowly starting to straighten. I asked my doctor to let me go home Saturday.

I feel so lucky because Abby is such a good baby. Breastfeeding is going great. She latched on well from the start. In the hospital she was bad about latching on then going right to sleep or just not sucking. The nurses had me pump twice and syringe feed her. They kind of wanted to give her formula and that was part of why I wanted to get out of there right away. Once we got home she started nursing great and my milk came in on Sunday. Today we have an appointment with a LC on the base. I will be interested to see how much she weighs.

By the way, Becca has given great advice. I packed a nightgown and robe but I just stayed in my hospital gowns. The hospital gave us a ton of stuff and I asked for extra of some things (Dermaplast, the large baby wipes).

I am disappointed I got an episiotomy but it is something I had discussed with my doctor beforehand and I know she is not the cut happy type. I trusted her to make the decision. Aside from that I have felt great. I tried getting up when they were transfering me to my room and the nurses wouldn't let me. They wanted me to lean on them but I didn't really need to.

I have a few personals I want to catch up on. Here are some pictures from today.

Hulking out.


She loves curling into a ball.

[Luna]

Vixen, congratulations! Kayden is beautiful!

Mandy, sorry to hear Jake had to go back already. You do have a great looking family. Glad Spencer is doing well.

Acutepenguin, my sister was positive for GB Strep (and is also allergic to penicillin) and her labor was so quick she barely got to the hospital in time with her daughter. Everything was fine though.

Chels, Payton sure is a cutie!

Jehsekah, my mother drove me a little crazy before Abby was born. I swear she kept staring at me to see if I was about to just burst into labor!

GoJ, Hamilton looks so cute in his GA Tech clothes.

Someone had asked about belly buttons popping out. Mine did pop out around the 8th month or so. I just wanted to say that a week after birth it is back in.

Also, regarding weight loss. I weigh less now than I did pre pregnancy! I think it’s the breastfeeding. I am not complaining because I had wanted to lose a little weight before I got pregnant. I still want to drop maybe 10 more lbs. I gained 12 lbs during the whole pregnancy and I lost a couple right before delivery. The jiggly belly is a little freaky but my doctor does not want me to resume my exercise routine until she sees me at 6 weeks post partum. She did say I could go for walks after 2 weeks but to not over do it.

[metroames]

Congratulations to Luna, Miss Gigl, and gilbabe75!

Wow, Luna your birth sounds really similar to mine! I wasn't induced with pitocin though, they just broke my water. I've heard pitocin contractions are a lot worse than natural ones. I'm so happy to hear that everything turned out well and that nursing is going great! Grant had low blood sugar so they talked me into giving him a bit of formula an hour after he was born and I regret that. Next baby I'm going to call in the pump so he/she can get my good colostrum! I wasn't thrilled about the episiotomy either, but when both my doula and midwife both said that it was necessary I felt better about it. I'm 4 months postpardum and still healing from it and too afraid to have sex for fear that it's gonna hurt. Hopefully, since Grant paved the way I can get away without one next time.

Miss Gigl, I'm so sorry you had to go through all that, but I admire your determination for trying to have that baby naturally. You won't regret trying. Don't midwives and doulas make great a great support team!? I know I will forever be thankful that I switched to a midwife and had a doula. I wouldn't have it any other way now. I would definately recommend one or both to all women, especially if you want to have a natural birth, but they are still so supportive if you don't. It's great to see that nursing is going well for you too! It is hard now, but in a few weeks when you are both pros you will love it!

I can't wait to hear your birth story gilbabe! I can't believe the castor oil worked! I was too chicken to try it and I heard it can increase your baby's chance to pass meconium during labor. Anyway, hope you and that little one are doing well!

Well, I'll be a pic ho and share a few from the past few days of Grant:

Me and Grandpa!



Grandma making me laugh!



Grandma brought me a new toy!



Crashed on the floor after playing hard (note the froggy outfit and he kind of looks like a frog in this position )



Sports fan already. (Yeah, that's my big ol' boobies in the background )



Ok, gotta throw the cat one in here too. Daddy decided to pick on the poor thing. He looks thorougly peeved.



Hi to everyone else!

Ames

[allibaba]

Morning Ladies,

Great pictures Ames and Luna. Ames you have one of the largest kitty condos I think I've ever seen LOL. Grant sure is growing fast!

Luna- Sounds like you did great with birthing! I wish I could deliver mine vaginally and be over with it. What a cutie Abby is. I can't believe the nurses wanted you to give formula. I was in the hospital for 4 days after ds was born and it was a challenge but they pushed strictly the breast. No pumping, syringing, finger feeding or anything. I pray it'll work out this time as well.

Becca - YEAH! Congrats again .

I am officially feeling HORRIBLE! Every day is a challenge to get through. I am SOOOO big! I measured 51 weeks yesterday at my appointment ! I'd technically be 11 weeks overdue with a singleton. My bp is going up a little and I have a small amount of protein in my urine, so the doctor ordered some labs. If they come back messed up I may have to go in before Friday the 24th. We have our final u/s this afternoon, I can't wait to see how big they are .
Anyway, sorry to whine and complain.
I hope everyone has a great day and I'll pop in later with my u/s results.

Does anyone want to give me their email addy so I can have dh contact them when the babies come?

Alli

[jehcekah]

Happy Friday morning!

CONGRATS to Becca! I am so glad to hear that her awful contractions are finally over! Woohooo!!

Thanks to everyone for the sympathy yesterday. These last couple of days have been so emotional for me. I'm happy and excited and then two minutes later I am crying and depressed. This TOTALLY sucks. I know that I am being SO irrational, but I just kind of expect everyone to know what I want from them...whether that's just leaving me alone or if it is knowing what to say to me when. Like my DH...

I usually take the bus to work which involves a three block walk to the bus stop in the morning and an even longer walk in the afternoon. I'm tired in the morning and my back is in SO much pain when I get out of bed that sometimes my legs don't even work. I really just want him to drive me to work and drop me off. He has such a complex about it! He asks me why I would need a ride and why I can't walk and gets all pissy about it. Hello dude...I am 39.5 weeks pregnant, carrying around lots of extra weight, I have a baby sitting on my sciatic nerve, I am swollen, cranky, blah...blah...blah. Do you really have to ASK why I would want a ride to work??? Argh.

And to top it all off, I have no work to do while I am here. I've caught up on everything so that I could leave at a moments notice, so I mostly just surf and do stupid busy work. I would give anything to just be at home napping and resting. Plus, everyone here is driving me nuts. I feel totally PMS-ey. I want to strangle everyone just for talking. I am trying SO hard to just keep to myself so that I don't leash out anyone! It is truly amazing how the end of pregnancy can completely change your personality! I am usually a very friendly, upbeat person! What the heck is wrong with me???

Oh, I'm so sorry for complaining so much! I don't have anyone else to complain to. Thanks for listening ladies! And I apologize for bringing anyone down!

[SmileyAmy]

Happy Friday Everyone!!!

Becca ~ Can't wait to hear from you...WELCOME LUKE!!

Grace ~ Yesterday you were talking about the price of cribs. It is outrageous!!!! My mother wanted to buy me one, but I couldn't have anyone spending over $500 for a crib for me! I ended up getting a really nice one for Storkcraft that was $280.00 shipping included. We found it on Walmart.com, but my mother is a whiz at the internet and found it cheaper someplace else.

This is the one we got:



Lara ~ Abby is so cute!! I love the picture where she is in a little ball. Great story too. Glad labor went okay.

Amy ~ Grant is so big!! OMG...he has the cutest little smile. Oh, and your cat...he/she looks THRILLED!!

Alli ~ Glad the babies are doing well...sorry you are feeling horrible. I just keep waiting to hear that you had them. Can't wait!! Oh, and I have no problem giving you my e-mail address, but I really only check it during the week, so if you had them on a weekend, there might be a couple day lag. So...if someone else, who checks their e-mail daily offers, you might want to go with them, but let me know.

So, this weekend is going to be a crazy weekend - AGAIN!! Tomorrow I have a bridal shower in the morning AND then my twin nieces 12th birthday party right after. Ugh. Then Sunday, me and my MIL are supposed to go look for a bureau - as long as she doesn't have to work.

So, I am feeling silly about my panicy feelings and going to talk to a counselor in two weeks. My family and friends seem to think I am overreacting. They all have this silence when I tell them about it and give me this look like "why?". Even DH... Oh well, I know my fear is real and I am hoping that getting it out will help.

Well, got some work to do today...BBL

Oh and VixenAmy ~ Still can't wait to hear your story!!

[SmileyAmy]

jehcekah ~ Sorry you are feeling so crummy. Your DH sounds like mine...he just doesn't get it!! I mean I am only 33 weeks and I wouldn't want to walk 3 blocks to the bus either!! And, don't worry about complaining...I do my share...you are entitled to yours.

[allibaba]

~Jehcekah - I wouldn't make it to the bus! Just walking around a store for a couple of aisles throws me into contractions. Just reading your post ticks me off at your dh! Tell him Alli isn't happy with him, he needs a little compassion (really a lot) at this point!
Hugs,
Alli

[jehcekah]

Originally Posted by allibaba

~Jehcekah - I wouldn't make it to the bus! Just walking around a store for a couple of aisles throws me into contractions. Just reading your post ticks me off at your dh! Tell him Alli isn't happy with him, he needs a little compassion (really a lot) at this point!
Hugs,
Alli

Ohhh Alli, you're the best! Those of us nearing the end need to stick together! I can't believe you are measuring 51 weeks! Holy cow girl! I certainly hope you have your feet up at this very moment! You are truly an inspiration!!

Thank you Amy too! At least we all have each other, cause lord knows that no one else seems to care how we feel. Did you know that me having a baby is all about everyone else BUT me?!? Humph, funny. Don't listen to anyone about how you are feeling right now. And don't let anyone tell you that you're nuts or wrong or anything!! I've had those feelings too, especially now that I am getting so close and reality is starting to hit. There is truly nothing better that you can do for yourself than going to talk to a counselor! I think it is fabulous that you are taking that step! So many women would just keep all of that bottled up!! I'm proud of you!!!

[Jefinner]

LUNA - I've done natural childbirth and it was great, but I didn't have pitocin those times... I had pitocin contractions with my oldest, and lemme tell ya! Regular contractions are NOTHING compared to those. (Well, not nothing, but even having massive contractions with Ezra because he was coming so fast... Those were not as bad as the pitocin contractions.) So, don't feel bad. I took them up on the epidural too during that one... (Too bad it only worked for a couple hours, then wore off and wouldn't take effect again... LOL!)

ANYWAY - She is just gorgeous!!! And I'm so glad she's okay. It must've been scary with the cords wrapped around her neck. YIKES! And WTG on being below prepreg weight already!

[cjthedog64]

Kaillean - I'm just a couple of days behind you. I wanted to let you know that I started feeling flutters at 11 weeks. My nausea went almost completely away at the same time. It's really cool to feel. Everybody keeps telling me I'm having twins because there's so much movement, but there's only one heartbeat, so I think we're safe. I definately feel more when I sit down for a while after being active, and when DH makes me laugh, I feel it really strongly. We saw Batman Begins on Monday and the baby was jumping all over. I told DH it felt like bats in my belly! It does make me a little nervous though - if baby is so active at 15 weeks, what's it gonna feel like when it's taking up all the room in my belly?

CJ

[Louise]

Hi, ladies.

I am so sick today. I am at work though. Our company frowns on us taking sicks days, even though per the handbook we have 8 per year. Plus I do actually have some work I need to do today.

Luna--Abby is so cute! I am glad to hear she is doing well.

Ames--Grant is adorable! I love the picture of him passed out.

Alli--Sorry you are so miserable! Only a week to go! Do you think you will make it that long?

Amy--Please don't feel bad about talking to someone about your feelings. And don't worry about what your family has to say either. You know what is right for you.

jehcekah--complain all you want. I know it is early in my pregnancy, but my DH doesn't understand at all! Ugh. I am so frustrated with him right now. I know he must think I am lazy, but I am sick right now and so tired.

cjthedog64--How cool that you could feel the baby so early on! Sounds like you have a little kick boxer in there!

Well, it has been 4 weeks since I found out I was pregnant. Times seems to be moving fast but slow too. We are telling my Dad on Sunday! I can't wait. He's been bugging me for years to have a kid . I am planning on signing his Father's Day card --Love, Amanda & baby. Hopefully he won't be as clueless as my DH was when I tried to tell him.

Okay, back to work.

louise

[5foot2eyesofblue]

All of the pictures today are GREAT!!!

[Mrs Sarah]

Luna: Thank you for posting your story! You have SUCH a beautiful baby!!

[SmileyAmy]

jehcekah ~ Thanks for being proud of me... And seriously...complain away!

Louise ~ Sorry you are feeling sick and are at work. That is the worst when you have so much to do and all you want to do is go to bed. Yeah, time flies!! I can't believe I only have 7 weeks left - Ooops...here comes a panic attack!! LOL Good luck with your dad. Did you decide how/when you are going to tell your mother??

[ketosisgirl]

Good morning, again. This is just a drive-by, because I have an appointment here shortly.

Alli, I sent you a PM with my email address & cell #.

Amy, thanks for the crib ideas. Yours is beautiful. I just can see spending $700 when I can get a gorgeous one for around $300. If it were the only thing I had to buy, that would be one thing, but this having a baby thing is expensive!

BBL,

-Grace

[Louise]

Originally Posted by SmileyAmy

Louise ~ Sorry you are feeling sick and are at work. That is the worst when you have so much to do and all you want to do is go to bed. Yeah, time flies!! I can't believe I only have 7 weeks left - Ooops...here comes a panic attack!! LOL Good luck with your dad. Did you decide how/when you are going to tell your mother??

Well, I sent her an email asking if she'd be home on july 1st or 2nd, and asked if we could spend the night on the 1st on the way to DH's parents house. I told her I have a gift to give her. But she didn't say if she would be home or not when she wrote me back. I guess I'll have to ask again.

[Kaillean]

Hi girls!

Abby is so cute, Luna. She looks plump and healthy. So glad to hear that the BFing is going well. Are you feeling okay after your episiotomy, or does it still hurt a lot? I wish you a speedy recovery! Thanks for sharing your birth story - sorry you had a few scary moments, but all is well, and that's what counts! Be sure to keep up updated on how both of you are doing. I've missed your face around here!

Hope you're over your cold soon, Louise.

Jecekah - sending labour vibes your way.

Can't wait for Becca to check in with Luke's story.

Alli - I also sent you a PM, so between Grace and I we can get your news out there fast!

Hi to everyone else!

BBL

[Kaillean]

Oh CJ - I almost forgot....wow 11 weeks! That's early to feel the baby. I envy you. Is this your first? I can't wait to feel my baby move.

DH and I didn't like calling the baby "it" so we have named it HERM. (Combo him/her). Makes me laugh every time!

[SmileyAmy]

Just popping in really quick! Great News!

DH GOT HIRED FULL TIME PERMANENT!! The sleep thing and the doctor's okay passed and they hired him today! Thank goodnes. Now we are hoping that they will put him on second shift so we would only need daycare from 1:00 - 5:30 everyday!!

Yippppeeeee...

[ketosisgirl]

Amy, congratulations on DH's job! That is fantastic news!!!

It is kind of quiet in here today, no?

[SmileyAmy]

Originally Posted by ketosisgirl

Amy, congratulations on DH's job! That is fantastic news!!!

It is kind of quiet in here today, no?

Thanks Grace...

Yeah, really quiet! Driving me CRAZY. I am having a sucky day at work and wish there was more going on. Oh well...I am leaving soon...so I made it through.

Have a good weekend everyone!