Pregnancy Thread - Tuesday, June 28th

[Dar20]

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............Mackenzie Abigail............Born 06/17/05
allibaba.......Corrinn Helene & Griffin Edward......Born 06/24/05

jehcekah.....................W41...............06/22/05.....Boy
thopki00......................W40...............06 /28/05....Boy
rooney........................W40...............06 /31/05....Boy
Acutepenguin...............W39...............07/10/05
Tbugs..........................W36...............0 7/21/05
melos...........................W35............... 08/01/05
SmileyAmy....................W34...............08/05/05....Girl
meme123......................W32...............08/22/05....Girl
StarFire........................W30............... 09/05/05....Triplets !!!
Ketosisgirl.....................W28.............. 09/22/05.....Boy

vjfreddi.........................W27.............. 10/01/05
jeepifer.........................W26.............. 10/04/05....Girl
Karingreen.....................W26..............10 /08/05
jojolw...........................W?............... ??/??/05
Tammeli........................W24..............10 /17/05....Girl
Karalynne7....................W?................?? /??/05
Jai...............................W18............. .11/27/05
Kaillean.........................W17.............. .12/06/05
cjthedog64 ...................W17...............12/10/05
Diabolique......................W14............... 12/24/05

jadefox26......................W?................. 12/??/05
Trailboss.......................W10............... 01/20/06
Louise...........................W9............... 01/27/06
Portia...........................W9............... ..02/05/06
abvidrine.......................W8................ .02/12/06
littlegunshots.................W?.............. ..??/??/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!

[gilbabe75]

LOL, I was going to start this Dar. Thanks. I was too lazy to look back for updates today. I'm soooo tired!

[Dar20]

I'm lazy, too, apparently.. I had to edit it. Thanks, Louise!

[Louise]

Hello ladies!

Dar--Thanks for getting us started. BTW, I sent you a PM.


Hi, Becca! How's Luke doing??

I haven't felt well for the last couple of days. Tired and so moody. I haven't been on the boards much.

I have to share this pic with you all. You can see DH and I in the front row of the Dave Matthews Band concert. We are off to the right, there's a speaker then there's a guy holding a camera up. To the right of him, there's a taller person with a dark shirt, then a shorter person with a gray shirt. I know it is hard to see, but it is us . Wow. We had so much fun.



I'll be back later. I haven't done a darn thing at work today.

louise

[ketosisgirl]

Good morning, mommies.

Dar, thanks for starting the thread. I was trying not to hog it, but apparently no one else is dying to do it. It's a bit odd perhaps, but I like to go back to the day before and see if there are any changes. It must be some quirky part of my personality.

Becca, we need more pics of that little guy Luke!

Lou, I CAN see you in that picture! Glad you had fun @ the DM concert. I'm not big on braving concert crowds, but that is one of the few I would definitely attend, especially front row. How did you arrange for such great seats?

Okay, I spoke too soon on the stretch marks the other day. As soon as I said that I didn't have any yet, I noticed some on my lower belly the next day. Boy, are they ugly. Wah! The only good part is that I am finally starting to look pregnant (instead of just fat). I had a lady at my childbirth preparation class ask me, "HOW many weeks pregnant are you?".....like she didn't think I was pregnant at all. This is not at all how I imagined pregnancy.

[LunaAshling]

"HOW many weeks pregnant are you?".....

Well you will either end up being happy that you are not all stretched out and dont have to work as hard after.


Or you could be like me and explode the last two months.



I will pray for your safety.

[littlegunshots]

good morning ladies.

louise-that is so cool, front row. dh & I go to a lot of concerts!

well it is already starting I am sooo moody and tired. this morning on my drive into work I wanted to pull over on the freeway and take a nap? is it normal to feel this tired so early on?

hope everyone has a good day.

[ketosisgirl]

Originally Posted by LunaAshling

Or you could be like me and explode the last two months.

I will pray for your safety.

I know, I have a feeling that I am in for an explosion. I am probably going to regret complaining that I don't look pregnant enough.

Hey, we didn't hear from Jehcekah at all yesterday, did we? I wonder if she went into labor on her own?

[ketosisgirl]

LGS, exhaustion was my primary first trimester symptom......that and sore breasts, which was mostly the first month or two. For me, the exhaustion continued until about halfway through the 2nd trimester. If you can afford the time to sleep, do it. I was going to bed at around 7:30-8:00pm every night AND sometimes taking naps too!

[Luna]

Hi everyone. Shelly, I am still lurking around!

Amy, did you get the table to stay together?

LGS, Being that tired was one of my first "symptoms" too. It kicked in again after I gave birth. I think Abby emits some sort of sleep vibe!

Here are some pictures.

Is not amused with the teddy bear slippers.


My bug eyed girl!

[Louise]

LGS--I am sorry you are so tired. It started for me as soon as I found out I was pregnant and still hasn't let up. I swear I almost fall asleep driving to work and it is only a ten minute drive! I have actually dozed off at my desk a couple of times . I go to bed at 8 or 8:30. And that's after just basically laying on the couch from 5:15 until 8pm. So, yes, it is normal.

Luna--Abby is so cute. I like the slippers. Sorry she doesn't! How are you two doing?

Grace-Sorry about the stretch marks. I already have some from puberty, and I am not looking foward to more . You know, I totally understand what you mean about this not being how you imagined pregnancy. Yes, I knew the symptoms, but I didn't imagine that I'd get this layer of fat so soon. I am not even close to showing, but ick. I thought I'd go from regular me to showing. Nope. It appears I am gaining those 'maternal fat stores' early on.



Of course, it doesn't help that I just went to Wendy's for lunch .

[Dar20]

Originally Posted by Luna

LGS, Being that tired was one of my first "symptoms" too. It kicked in again after I gave birth. I think Abby emits some sort of sleep vibe!

LOL, isn't it amazing how a baby can make you so sleepy? A surefire way to put me to sleep.. Alison sleeping my shoulder. It's so wonderful but darned annoying when I should sleep in my own bed!

Lara, she's just so beautiful! How long was she at birth?

I'm also wondering how Jessica is!!!

[gilbabe75]

Hey Ladies. Just got back from getting chlorine and chemicals for the pool. Stopped at Arby's and had a market fresh sandwich. The bread was kinda stale. I really need to get back to LC. I'm 7 lbs from my pre-preg weight but can wear my clothes from last summer since I am close to the weight, if not under what I was then.

Hope Jecehkah is doing okay!!

LGS- Fatigue was my first symptom. SEVERE fatigue. I also had depression/anxiety/fatigue too but that is a whole 'nother story. LOL

Louise and Grace-Sorry you gals aren't quite feeling great these days.

Okay, can I tell ya it sucks to get cold when you have sore boobs! Major pain.

Luna, Abby is so adorable! She is getting so big!

I need to take more pics of Luke. It is hard, being as though he is the 3rd. LOL!

Luna Ashling-You crack me up! Explode!

[Dar20]

Heard about this on the radio today:

Breast Study Overturns Textbooks

[gilbabe75]

Interesting. Most information does say you have 15 to 20


Did you read the article about lettuce being a sexual stimulant? LOL

[Kaillean]

Morning girls!

Louise - I am so jealous. I love DMB! I missed them last time they were here. Sorry you're feeling yucky. Ah, the joys of hormones!

Grace - I think I will take the infant care class too and CPR. I think I am going to tell my friend I changed my mind about the U/S. She will understand, I think. Sympathies on the stretch marks. I have a ton from getting fat. Good news is after baby comes they will fade and not look as bad as they do at first. They always look worse when they're new. Like I said, I have a lot - on my hips, lower belly and even arms. You can barely see them now, they have faded so much.

LGS - did you tell your DH about the positive test, or are you waiting a bit longer? Sorry the tiredness has hit you already.

Hi LunaAshling, Dar and Becca!

Great photos Lara. Abigail is adorable! We miss you around here? How's new mommyhood?

Add me to those feeling fat. I am showing a little bit now, but not a lot. Wearing maternity clothes helps. I look somewhat pregnant instead of just fat and bloated.

BBL

[Kaillean]

Originally Posted by gilbabe75

Did you read the article about lettuce being a sexual stimulant? LOL

Hey! Maybe I can finally get my DH to eat his veggies.

[Dar20]

Kaillean.. mind if I ask what size you were at your goal weight? I see that your 2 inches taller than me... I just wonder if 140 is realistic for me.

[ketosisgirl]

Originally Posted by Louise

Of course, it doesn't help that I just went to Wendy's for lunch .

I had Taco Time, which is kinda like Taco Bell, but a tiny bit healthier & fresher. At least I had a whole wheat tortilla! Great thing to do after going to the gym, no? I'm with ya on the layer of fat thing, Lou.

Hey, Kaillean! Thanks for sharing on the stretch marks. I have some on my thighs from puberty, they have faded a lot, but I can still see them. I always look more pregnant in maternity clothes than non-maternity clothes. It is very interesting, isn't it? I can still wear a lot of my non-maternity clothes, not pants, but other things. I feel like a cheater when I do.

Luna, great pics! Abby is darling. Love the slippers!

Becca, that is great that you are almost back to your pre-preg weight. I think you should take your time going back. You are breast-feeding, so you're burning up lots of calories there. I am trying to stay under 25, like you did.

Where's Smiley Amy? It's unusual for her to not have posted yet this late in the day.

Well, off to an appointment. Catch you all later today!

[ketosisgirl]

BTW, Kaillean, I didn't mean to make a big deal out of the u/s thing with your friend. I think it just struck a chord with me because I had a few friends who were strongly pressuring me to find out the sex too. It was almost like they felt they were entitled. Isn't it interesting how our friends & family can take our pregnancies so personally? It is nice that they care.

[Dar20]

Kaillean, I personally would feel weird if a friend knew and I didn't. Dena's mother knew (I think).. they wrote it on paper and put it in an envelope for her, but Dena and Jonathan did not know. I wanted to know, and although DH didn't want to at first, he did by the time we had that u/s.

I thought I went through my pregnancy w/o stretch marks (I had tons already on my hips and thighs), but it turns out I ended up with a few on my lower belly. I just couldn't see them while pregnant. I still have them, and I still have that dark line below my belly button, but they are slowly fading. It's hereditary, there's not a whole lot you can do about them.

Woo! The A/C just kicked on!

[Kaillean]

I didn't think you made a big deal out it Grace. You only confirmed my own feelings. It sounded like a good idea at first -- but then I got to thinking about it, and realized I wouldn't like it. DH and I should be the ones to find out first. She's just so excited and happy (nobody thought we'd have kids) that I got caught up in it. I think she will totally understand. Plus it's kind of fun teasing her and making her wait.

Maybe the sex will be obvious anyway from the U/S. If it's not we are not going to ask.

Dar - When I reached goal weight AND was exercising regularly, I was wearing size 8. I got kind of lazy over the winter, though, and my 8's got tight. I was wearing 10s when I got preggers, even though my weight hadn't changed.

I definitely lost a lot of muscle and started to see the flab come back. And nothing much has changed - I have been so lazy. I'm determined to be better this week.

If you're exercising, you will probably get into the size you want quicker than if you're only dieting. You will notice a HUGE change in your body composition from exercising. When I was looking my best, I was riding my bike for 40 minutes a day during the week, and taking a 2-3 hr ride on the weekend. I was also hiking two or three times a month.

You will also find that you can eat more calories when you are active and still lose/maintain depending on your goals. I know having a baby will make that all more difficult, but maybe the three of you can go for walks in the evening or something?

Anyway, that's way more info than you asked for, so I'll shut up now!

[Dar20]

Originally Posted by Kaillean

You will also find that you can eat more calories when you are active and still lose/maintain depending on your goals. I know having a baby will make that all more difficult, but maybe the three of you can go for walks in the evening or something?

Anyway, that's way more info than you asked for, so I'll shut up now!

No problem! The plan was to walk daily, but then the rainy season started. DH already told me he's getting me a bike attachment for Alison to ride in (whatever it's called) when she's big enough. My birthday present last year was a new bike, and I miss riding. For now, it's just diet and occasional exercise by working the dogs or working in the yard when it's not raining.

[littlegunshots]

Kaillean- I confirmed this with DH yesterday and he was happy but was basically I told you so (he had been telling me I was the past few days, something about me being moody). Last night he made a really bad comment and I had a fit. He said what I had wasn't a baby until I was 3 months. I thought that was sad so I got psycho on him. He later justified it by saying he really meant we wouldn't tell anyone until I was 3 months...I still don't get it. I know he doesn't mean to be a jerk but sometimes he is and doesn't get whats wrong.

[SmileyAmy]

Hi Grace...I am here! *waves big* Thanks for wondering about me. Makes me feel loved!

Stayed home from work today. Between a headache all night, my sore hips, back and stomach from turning so much, I barely slept. Just couldn't see how I would be functional today.

Luna ~ Yup, got the changing table to stay together. Gave it a few bangs and that thing didn't move!!

The bureau came last night - came in two boxes though. DH is NOT happy. LOL He is so tired of putting stuff together.

My brother works at a carpet company and got us a free carpet for the babies room. So, I think we have everything!! Now I can't wait for this weekend, because I just want to get the room together so I don't have to look at bags of cloths all over the place and misc things that have no home.

The only little things I still have to get are some decorations for the walls. My landlord won't let us paint, so the walls are just white. I figured I would get some colorful curtains and maybe some inexpensive pictures for the room We'll see...

One quick question for you already mommies. I started to set stuff up on the changing table and was unpacking some left over diapers my cousin gave me. Do newborns wear the size 1's?? It says the weight limit is 8-14lbs - just wasn't sure if those were the ones to be opening or if I should be getting a smaller size. I am so diaper stupid!

Oh and my doctor's appt yesterday...almost forgot. All is good. Of the 4lbs I gained last week, I lost 3 of them. My doctor is amazed!! She said that she wouldn't be surprised if I was 20lbs lighter by the time I gave birth because on top of the 6lbs weight loss, plus the weight of Sara, the fluid, the placenta, etc I have lost more than just the 6lbs. I feel sort of guilty. Oh and no more monthly PKU blood tests! My levels keep going down and down. My next appt is my last two week and I also get the Group B swab done.

Sorry I just blabbed on all about me...and now I am running. DH is going to be home soon and I want to start dinner since I am feeling a little better.

I will try to BBL. Otherwise, see you bright and early!

[Dar20]

Amy, I say this with all the love in the world.. you are a freak of nature. It's the amazing baby diet! LOL!

I would go ahead and buy a pack or two of newborns to start out with. I think they go up to 10 pounds, so unless you deliver an Ezra , they should work fine. A couple packs will get you through a week or so, enough that you'll feel up to going out and buying more if you need to. Alison wore newborn's for almost 2 months. The Pampers Swaddlers fit her best as a newborn, and the Huggies Supreme are good, too. I know others use cheaper brands, but when I figure in sales and coupons (ALWAYS on the lookout! Start clipping now!), they end up the same.