~Pregnancy Thread~Thursday, July 14th~

[SmileyAmy]

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.................Benjamin Thomas............Born 06/27/05
Acutepenguin.............Daniel Zachary.............Born 07/03/05

thopki00.......................W42...............0 6/28/05....Boy
rooney.........................W42...............0 6/31/05....Boy
Tbugs..........................W38...............0 7/21/05
melos...........................W37............... 08/01/05
SmileyAmy....................W36...............08/05/05....Girl
meme123......................W34...............08/22/05....Girl
StarFire........................W32............... 09/05/05....Triplets !!!
Ketosisgirl.....................W30.............. 09/22/05.....Boy
vjfreddi.........................W29.............. 10/01/05
jeepifer.........................W28.............. 10/04/05....Girl
Karingreen.....................W28..............10 /08/05

jojolw...........................W?............... ??/??/05
Tammeli........................W26..............10 /17/05....Girl
Karalynne7....................W?................?? /??/05
Jai...............................W20............. .11/27/05
Kaillean.........................W19.............. 12/06/05
cjthedog64 ...................W19...............12/10/05
Diabolique......................W16............... 12/24/05

jadefox26......................W?................. 12/??/05
Trailboss.......................W12............... 01/20/06
Louise...........................W11.............. 01/27/06
Portia...........................W11.............. .02/05/06
abvidrine.......................W10............... 02/12/06
littlegunshots.................W7.............. ...03/07/06
brandyxoxo25.................W?..................? ?/??/06
Texoma.........................W7................. .??/??/06
Sinnrah..........................W6............... .03/15/06
Daisy73.........................W5................ ..03/18/06
boodsadel......................W5................. ..03/16/06

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

[SmileyAmy]

Dawn ~ I realized this morning when I started the thread yesterday, I forgot to add you to the list. Oops! Let me know if I got your week right or not.

So, yesterday was really quiet!! I guess all our chatty mommies already had their babies - Dar, GoJackets, Becca. We are so quiet with out you chatty Kathy's! I know, we are all busy. I have been so crazy at work, I barely get on. I lurk a lot, but don't always have time to post.

Anyway...had our birthing class last night. We watched videos!! I guess I have watched a lot of baby shows, but have never seen a baby actually coming out!! Next week is the tour of the hospital...the only stinky things is that there is a Red Sox game going on and the hospital is right down the street, plus rush hour. Oh...it's going to be great!! And then the hour drive home. Ugh...

Well, busy, busy today...I am determined to catch up on some stuff, so I will be lurking and pop back later!

[Trailboss]

Hello,

Amy-I hope you can get caught up at work. Those videos are eye-opening. My husband was pale after we watched those in class.

Well, remember my cousin I was telling you all about on Monday. I talked to her yesterday afternoon and she hung up on me after I told her I was pregnant. This morning when I checked my e-mail, she had sent me a letter (two pages printed out). She said some pretty nasty and inconsiderate things. I'm just going to let it go. Life is too short.

Last night we went on a seven mile bike ride. Boy, am I feeling it this morning.

Hope everyone has a good day. I will BBL.

[boodsadel]

Morning Amy... That's ok! I think that's the right week, or is it 6?... Well, I think week six starts today! Hope you weren't sitting in the front row for that video last night!! The tour should be fun... even with the traffic.. it just makes it all so real! (not like the big ole kickin belly doesn't ). We just had a brand new hospital open up and I can't wait to see the New Life Center... it's supposed to be even nicer than the old one, which was nice to begin with!

Tiffany... You out walking?

Daisy... Was it you that asked how my pregnancy was? It was good. I had gestational diabetes, so the diet wasn't fun, but you gotta do what you gotta do for that baby, right?!

Ok... BBL!

[boodsadel]

Jackie.. She was trying to conceive, right? That is just horrible!! I mean, especially since she is family... some people...

[Dar20]

Wow, Jackie! I totally would not have expected that! You are right, life's too short.. enjoy your pregnancy for all it's worth. It's her problem, not yours.

Amy, spring training was going on near my due date. The Yankees stadium is right next to the hospital. Fortunately, I didn't have to worry about that, but I imagine some mom's do! I've been stuck in that traffic before.

[tammeli]

Hi ladies!! I just got back from my honeymoon. We were in Las Vegas, Honolulu, Maui, and San Diego. Lots of fun!! I felt great during the whole trip, - 7 flights in 2 weeks! Whew!! Beforehand, my doctor assured me I'd be fine as long as I get up to walk on the plane every hour and drink a lot of water. I have a doctor appointment tomorrow for that diabetes test.

A few questions:
1. When did you begin childbirth classes?
2. How about childcare classes? (I'm starting to get nervous about taking care
of a baby!!)
3. How often does your baby move? I'm in my 26th week. Some days she is very
active and some days not. Is your baby consistent?
4. Who is planning on trying to give birth without an epidural? I'm off for the
summer (I'm a teacher) and want to spend a lot of time doing yoga,
meditation, and reading books to prepare myself mentally for birth. I would
love to do it without drugs, but I want to definitely keep my options open just
in case!

Hope everyone is doing great!!

[Dar20]

Tammara,
1. We had our childbirth class (it was one day, all day) about a month and a half before my due date.
2. They discussed childcare in our childbirth class. Just the basics.. changing diaper, using an aspirator, feeding, etc. You'll get alot of info at the hospital or birthing center.
3. She was never consistent. Also, if you move alot, you may not notice her move. Some days, she seemed like she was lazy. Other days were party days.
4. If you can go without drugs, I'm a wimp, so I can't help you there!

[Trailboss]

Originally Posted by Dar20

Tammara,
1. We had our childbirth class (it was one day, all day) about a month and a half before my due date.
2. They discussed childcare in our childbirth class. Just the basics.. changing diaper, using an aspirator, feeding, etc. You'll get alot of info at the hospital or birthing center.
3. She was never consistent. Also, if you move alot, you may not notice her move. Some days, she seemed like she was lazy. Other days were party days.

I will ditto what Dar said on items 1-3. #4 I can't be much help on. In my case:
1. My water broke.
2. I was hooked up to Pitocin.
3. Had Pitocin contractions for 18 hours and only dialated to 3 cm.
4. Couldn't take the pain anymore and requested epidural.
5. Sleep for two hours after epidural and woke up ready to push at 10 cm.

I would suggest you continue to prepare as best you can for a natural childbirth. Get as much information and help as you can. You can do it.

Congratulation on your wedding. Sounds like you had a good time. How was all that flying while being 20+ weeks pregnant?

Thanks to everyone for your understanding regarding my cousin. Apparently she has had two other friends get pregnant in the last month and she thinks everyone is doing so to spite her. Just because they can, not because they actually want to start a family.

[Sinnrah]

Hey Girls,

No walking for me today. Unfortuantely we have a leaky tub upstairs..so I have to stick around until that gets fixed. I will definitely get my walk in tomorrow. DH will be off from work and he can watch Emily.

Jackie-life is way to short....and I am sorry you had to read all that suff in the email...{hugs}

Tamara-I never did a childbirth class. I had all the pain medication i could get when I delivered my daughter. LOL

Hey Dar, Amy, and Dawn...


Well I gotta run..the doorbell just rang..see ya in a bit.

[tammeli]

Thanks for the info Dar and Jackie.

Jackie, the flying was absolutely fine. I was not uncomfortable at all (we flew first class during the longer flights, so that helped!) Since I've been away, today is my first day on the boards. What happened with your cousin? It sounds as if she has been trying to get pregnant, but can't and is mad at you for getting pregnant.

If that's the case, I have a "good" friend that is the same way!! She has been mad at me once before in the past because of something I was able to do that she wasn't. I try to look at it from her point of view and be sympathetic, but I can't help but feel that she is being very unreasonable and childish!! She doesn't ask me anything about my pregnancy and I don't bring anything up. I know it's hard for her and I hope that she is able to get pregnant soon.

[SmileyAmy]

Jackie ~ Awe...I am sorry about your cousin. I can't understand why she would be mad. I can see her being sad and upset, but it wasn't like you maliciously got pregnant to make her look bad. Go on with your pregnancy and be happy about it. That is all you can do. Hopefully she will come to her senses.

Dawn ~ Yup, we were sitting front row!! It was like "OMG" - that is what it looks like?!?! It wasn't fun! LOL With the week thing...we change over on Monday's. Like I am 37 weeks tomorrow, but the list won't show that until Monday. So, I think I did your week right...I hope! Yeah, the tour will be interesting. It will be nice to know what I should expect and what things will look like. I have already seen triage a couple of times...so that is old news. But to see the labor rooms and then the rooms you stay in after the baby - that will be nice.

Dar ~ Yeah, I have been stuck in that traffic too. I will have to look to see what time the game is.

Tiffany ~ Morning!!

Tammara ~ Welcome Back!! Do you have pictures??

1. When did you begin childbirth classes?
I started my classes a bit late. When I was 33 weeks - almost 34. And the class doesn't end until 2 days before my EDD!! I think most of the ladies in my class are about 28 weeks or so.
2. How about childcare classes? (I'm starting to get nervous about taking care of a baby!!)
Not taking any - my childbirth classes do a quickie in one of the last weeks.
3. How often does your baby move? I'm in my 26th week. Some days she is very active and some days not. Is your baby consistent?
Even now, there are times or days when I don't feel her as much. I mean, she does well enough to pass the kick counts my doctor has me doing, but sometimes its just enough. And, I don't think she had consistent movement until around 30 weeks or so where I expected it at certain times. I wouldn't worry too much unless you go a long period or a whole day without feeling a thing. My doctor didn't even have me doing kick counts at 26 weeks.
4. Who is planning on trying to give birth without an epidural?
NOT ME!! LOL Good luck to you!!

[Trailboss]

Tammara-She has been TTC for 4 years. Her main goal in life is to be a mother. She got pregnant in December of 2004 but had a miscarriage in January. I put off telling her until yesterday because I didn't want to upset her or make her sad. We TTC for eight months with this pregnancy and I got disappointed each month AF showed up. I couldn't imagine 4 years.

Tiffany-Hi! Hope you get your tub fixed.

Dawn-I have to do some research, but what are the chances of you developing gestational diabetes with this pregnancy?

[Dar20]

Jackie, is she undergoing any medical treatments? 4 years is a LONG time! Have they considered other options?

[vjfreddi]

Good morning everyone.

Jackie- I am so sorry to hear about your cousin's attitude. That is really uncalled for. Jealousy is an ugly beast and it's ridiculous to think that people get pregnant to 'spite' you. Just enjoy your pregnancy and your baby.

Amy - Hope the child birth class was informative and not just scary! We have an all day one scheduled for the first weekend in September and I am hoping for some reassurance about labour (yikes)

Dawn - because you had Gest Diab when expecting Eli, are you automatically at risk again? Or is it an individual thing?

Tammara - Wow, your honeymoon sounds awesome. We are married 3 years this month and we had thought we would do a honeymoon "someday". Needless to say at almost 7 mths pregnant , I can't see that day coming any time soon in the upcoming years! hah.

Tiffany - I hope you are feeling well today!

Dar - Thanks for the examples of how much Alison moved. Somedays I feel lots and others I have to stop and think about when I felt the baby boogeying last ! Good to know it's an irregular thing for some.

I hope everyone has a great day!

[Trailboss]

Dar-She has seen a specialist and they have concluded that everything is working fine on her side. She charts as well. Her DH refuses to have any fertility tests performed. It puts a lot of strain on their marriage.

Hi vjfreddi!

[Sinnrah]

Hi Val-I am feeling really well..and have a lot of energy so far.

Well they are in the process of fixing my tub and so far so good...i just have a huge hole in my ceiling....

[Celia]

Hi everbody. Why don't you add me to the list? My projected due date is 3/13/06. I'm five weeks along.

Thanks, everyone for all the kind words yesterday. I think it will help me get through these next few weeks until DBF gets home, and I have my first ultrasound to find out if the baby is viable or not. If we're viable, then I'll be hanging out for the next 8 months! I sure hope so!!!

I feel really good today. I just tallied up all I've done in the week since my HPT. And I've made some big lifestyle changes. For a week now there has been no alcohol, or caffeine. No skipping meals, no junk food and very little sugar. Plenty of water, and moderate exercise. I feel so healthy! I need to get my weight up a bit. Right now I'm 5'9" and 125 which I know is too thin. But I've quit running for now, so I'm sure I'll gain a few pounds.

Oh, and today is the first day I haven't cried! Yeah! Talked to DBF on the phone last night for an hour, and now I'm feeling much more optomistic about his reaction when I "drop the bomb" in three weeks. Yep today, is a good day. And tonight, I'm going to Victoria's Secret to get something sexy for my trip in three weeks. Something to knock his socks off while I still have the shape for it. So do you think I should "knock his socks off" first, then tell him? Or tell him first thing when we're alone? Opinions?

So go ahead and add me to the list. I'm looking forward to getting to know you all, and learning from you. Thanks again!
Cel

[SmileyAmy]

Hey Cel ~ Glad today is a good day. I felt so sad for you yesterday. You sounded so down on the whole situation. Hopefully whoever starts the thread tomorrow will remember to add you! I don't know what to say about the order of telling DBF first or "knocking his socks off" first. LOL I guess let him lead the way...??? If he has been away for a while, he might want you to knock his socks off right away. You'll figure it out. We will all cross our fingers and toes for you!!

[Kaillean]

Hi Girls!

Congrats again on your wedding Tammara - it's great to see you back. I will do childbirth classes in the fall. My friend just took an infant care class (she's 32 weeks) and said it was very helpful. They learned strategies to soothe the baby, learned to change diapers and give the baby a bath, etc. She said some was basic info, but all good. I can't help you much on the movement, I've only just started feeling the baby and it is fairly sporadic. I'm hoping to have a natural birth as well, if all goes according to plan.

Jackie -- sorry your cousin was so nasty to you. I'm sure once she's had a chance to calm down and think about it, she will feel bad. She can't expect other people to put their lives on hold because she is having problems. Good for you on getting out on your bike - I need to do that again. I have been very lazy.

Hiya Dar, Val, Dawn and Tiffany.

Where is everybody? Anyone heard from Grace. She hasn't check in for a couple of days. Hope everything is okay and she's just busy.

I'm frantically trying to get all my work done before our holiday in August. I have so much do it's crazy!

BBL

Amy -- I think the videos will shock my DH a bit too! How's your back pain and bathroom issues? Better?

[Kaillean]

Hi Celia, you must have been posting at the same time as me. Welcome to the group! It's great you are in better spirits today. I will keep my fingers crossed that all goes well with your BF. In the meantime, sounds like you are making some healthy lifestyle changes. Good for you!

[SmileyAmy]

Kaillean ~ Back is okay...some days better than others. Today it isn't too, too bad, but it's there. I guess I am just getting used to the constant pain. Bathroom issues...that is on and off too. For a while it was great!! And, just within the last couple of days it has gone down hill again. Oh well...I just keep popping those stool softeners and crossing my fingers. You must be getting excited for your trip. I usually make it to Canada, PEI to visit my mother every summer - but not this summer - for obvious reasons.

[Dar20]

Originally Posted by Trailboss

Dar-She has seen a specialist and they have concluded that everything is working fine on her side. She charts as well. Her DH refuses to have any fertility tests performed. It puts a lot of strain on their marriage.

Oh, I bet that's tough. Rob had a sperm count done when his testosterone levels were checked because low testosterone can affect sperm counts. All was good, fortunately.

[Friendship]

**coming out of lurking mode**

Has anyone heard from Starfire? She is doing well if she is still carrying the Triplets at 32 weeks.

[SmileyAmy]

Originally Posted by Friendship

**coming out of lurking mode**

Has anyone heard from Starfire? She is doing well if she is still carrying the Triplets at 32 weeks.

Hmmm...no I/we haven't. Hope all is well with her.

[StrawberryGirl]

Count me down as another one coming out of lurk mode!!!

Jackie, I just wanted to address the issue with your cousin. My husband and I have been trying unsuccessfully for a baby for about a year and a half now (thank you, ladies, for not taking me off the list! I'm still here, trying to make a baby for all I'm worth.)

Anyway, over the past 18 months or so, I've felt such a small portion of the pain that your cousin must be feeling, and it's been truly horrible. Her reaction to your announcement is from such a place of desperation and grief, that I really doubt there is much coherent thought behind it at all. I'm sure she truly has no ill will toward you, and I'm so sorry that you had to be in the line of fire. When my friends have announced their pregnancies to me, there is, of course, a large part of me that is truly, truly happy for them. But sometimes my sadness and, unfortunately, jealousy, can temporarily overshadow that. She'll come around though, and I'm sure she already feels ridiculous and embarassed about her reaction. Sorry she made you feel bad.

Also, hi to all you other ladies. Don't know if any of you remember me, but I lurk sometimes. Congrats to all of you, and good luck! I hope to be joining you officially someday soon.