~Pregnancy Thread~Hump Day~Wednesday, July 20th~

[SmileyAmy]

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......................Baby Boy...................Born 07/08/05
rooney.........................???????............ .........????

Tbugs..........................W39...............0 7/21/05
melos...........................W38............... 08/01/05
SmileyAmy....................W37...............08/05/05....Girl
meme123......................W35...............08/22/05....Girl
StarFire........................W33............... 09/05/05....Triplets !!!
Ketosisgirl.....................W31............... 09/22/05.....Boy
vjfreddi.........................W30.............. 10/01/05
jeepifer.........................W29.............. 10/04/05....Girl
Karingreen.....................W29..............10 /08/05

jojolw...........................W?............... ..??/??/05
Tammeli........................W27...............1 0/17/05....Girl
Karalynne7....................W?.................? ?/??/05
Jai...............................W21............. ..11/27/05...Girl
Kaillean.........................W20.............. .12/06/05
cjthedog64 ...................W20...............12/10/05
Diabolique......................W17............... 12/24/05

jadefox26......................W?................. 12/??/05
Trailboss.......................W13............... 01/20/06
Louise...........................W12.............. 01/27/06
Portia...........................W12.............. ..02/05/06
abvidrine.......................W11............... 02/12/06
littlegunshots.................W8................. .03/07/06
brandyxoxo25.................W?..................? ?/??/06
Texoma.........................W8................. .??/??/06
Celia.............................W7.............. ....03/13/06
Daisy73.........................W6................ ..03/18/06
boodsadel......................W6................. .03/16/06

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

[SmileyAmy]

Meg ~ Glad you checked in...but where are the pictures!?! Yeah...I figure I will tough it out for a little while longer and then if it gets really bad, I might ask. It isn't normally as humid as it has been the past couple of days.

Mandy ~ You too!! Pictures?? Yup, getting close!

Celia ~ How are you today?? Did you talk to DBF?

So, doctors appt went okay...but I am MAD at my doctor. She told me that she thinks I will go late. Nooooooo!! My cervix is softening, but hasn't changed other than that. She said she definitly doesn't think I will go early. She said probably somewhere between my EDD and mid month! *faint*

I am still down 4lbs from prepregnancy weight. Found out I am Strep B positive, but I forgot to take the info sheet she gave me, so I don't know a whole lot about what exactly it is.

And guess what I forgot to ask about?!?! My bum issues. I remembered on the way home when the office was closed already!! Stupid, stupid, stupid!!

Well, tonight is the tour of the hospital. Grrreeeaattt...38 weeks almost and I have to drive an hour into Boston, during a Red Sox game, no a/c and walk around a hospital for 2 hours and then drive an hour home and that is hoping the game hasn't let out!! And did I mention no a/c??

Well, hope all is well. BBL

[Friendship]

Amy- Just popping in, just remember it is normal for first time mommies to go over their due dates. I was 9 days over with Hunter... Just remember, one way or another, Sara will come out!

[jeepifer]

Hey ladies,

Amy, oooh, that doesn't sound like a fun trip to tour the hospital. Good luck. The hospital has a/c, right? At least you can cool down there!

Well I have my second NST/BPP today... that's about all going on with me.

Take care,

Jenn

[SmileyAmy]

Originally Posted by Friendship

Amy- Just popping in, just remember it is normal for first time mommies to go over their due dates. I was 9 days over with Hunter... Just remember, one way or another, Sara will come out!

Yeah...I know. I just didn't like hearing her say she though I might go late. And, I do know anything could happen. My mothers doctor told her both with me and my brother - nope closed up tight - and that night she went into labor. So who knows.

Jenn ~ Yeah, the hospital has a/c. So, I guess I can cool down in the middle of the traffic jams. Good luck with the NST!

[Trailboss]

Morning Ladies,

Well, I threw up for the first time this pregnancy, but I can't blame it on morning sickness. I startled a skunk this morning when I went into the barn at 4:00am . Luckily I dodged the "bullet". Now I have a raging headache.

Celia-I never had MS when I was pregnant with DS. This pregnancy I have nausea if my stomach gets empty. It didn't start until week 7. Hope you had a good talk with DBF.

SmileyAmy-I hope your OB is wrong about you being late. Enjoy your hospital tour tonight. I hope the traffic isn't so bad.

Jenn-Hope your appointment goes well!

Hi to everyone else I missed.

[Celia]

Good morning!

Amy- I'm curious what Strep B positive means too. God, there's so much to learn!

Talked to BF on the phone last night for the first time since dropping bomb. I couldn't reach him until midnight. He sounded very tired. He said he hasn't really had a lot of time to think about it yet, but that he wants me to relax, assured me that we were a couple and that we'd get through it. I told him that I might need him to give me a little more support emotionally. He didn't really have a response to that. So I guess thats my answer. When I brought it up, he changed the subject to how hard he's working down there, and how hot it is.. blah..blah..blah. I tell ya, I'm about sick of hearing about that. He's self-centered. His favorite topic of conversation is always himself. No questions about how I was doing, or how I was feeling. Nope. Not a one.

If my baby is viable, I'm going to have some big decisions with respect to this man. This pregnancy was unplanned, and now that our future is staring me in the face, I've got some serious doubts. I'm not sure he's good enough for me. And I'm not sure I want to spend the rest of my life with an emotionally distant, self-centered man who can't talk about his feelings.

Something shifted in my brain just recently. Before, I was desperate at the thought of losing him and aching to hear just one sweet word from him... But now, I'm feeling differently. He should be the one worrying about losing me! I deserve better than what he's offered so far. Its true, he makes tons of money. And he does have integrity where his career is concerned, and his relationships. He's a very hard worker and excels at everything. He is in peak shape physically, very handsome, super organized and motivated. Text-book career military officer. He has a lot of good qualities. I just hope the few bad qualities aren't deal-breakers.

Oh well. I'm not going to be talking about him much after this. There's still three weeks before he comes home and I have to deal with him. I'm just going to focus on my baby, and myself. In spite of BF, I'm very happy right now, believe it or not. I've decided to take things one day at a time, enjoy my pregnancy and take care of myself.

Thanks for all the support, everyone!

[Friendship]

Originally Posted by SmileyAmy

Yeah...I know. I just didn't like hearing her say she though I might go late. And, I do know anything could happen. My mothers doctor told her both with me and my brother - nope closed up tight - and that night she went into labor. So who knows.

Jenn ~ Yeah, the hospital has a/c. So, I guess I can cool down in the middle of the traffic jams. Good luck with the NST!

Example- My SIL went to the doctors on May 3rd, was told there was no movement that she wasn't going to have the baby anytime soon.....we saw her that night at the funeral and she looked fine. That was her due date also by the way. Fast forward, 3 hours later she went into labor (this was about 7 hours AFTER her doctor's appointment) and had my little niece Sarah at 5am'ish on the 4th

[vjfreddi]

Good morning everyone.
Amy- sorry the Dr. didn't tell you what you wanted to hear. I don't expect to go early at all either from what I have heard, but I am not as close to due date as you and dealing with the intense heat you are! so I can see how you are frustrated. Hope you enjoy the tour tonight.

Celia-hope all is well

Jenn - good morning.

Jackie - Sorry you are ill this morning. I think I would still be having heart palpitations if I startled a skunk! Glad you didn't get doused with his perfume!

So, I am 30 weeks along now and thought I was pretty average size wise and all, until this past week I have seriously had about 4 different people say "oh aren't you ready to go any day? You are so big!" Isn't that thoughtful?!? Seriously it doesn't bother me that much, I was just a little surprised that I appeared that large to them. Hah, I will have to make a point of visiting them in 2 more months!

[SmileyAmy]

Celia ~ Sorry things didn't go exactly how you had planned. But, you are totally right...you deserve the best. I am sure it will be a hard decision to make, but you'll do the right thing for you and your baby.

[vjfreddi]

Celia - sorry your BF wasn't more supportive. I Would expect alot more support from him too, especially with your history of pregnancies. It's great that you are realizing your needs though! I hope things work out in the most positive way for you!

[SmileyAmy]

Friendship ~ Thanks for the reassurance. I know anything could happen, it's just with the heat and the soreness and the no sleep, I really didn't want to hear what she said. I will try not to dwell on it. The weeks seem to be flying so maybe it will go quick.

Val ~ LOL...sorry about the comments. I guess I am on the otherside. I have people telling me that I am not as big as I should be. I guess that is a good thing, but to have it pointed out all the time is a bit tireing.

I just thought of something...if I ask really nicely tonight, do you think the hospital would just keep me there??

[Trailboss]

Originally Posted by SmileyAmy

I just thought of something...if I ask really nicely tonight, do you think the hospital would just keep me there??

Good luck with that!

Celia-Sorry your talk with DBF didn't go good.

vjfreddi-30 weeks! I think every pregnant women has dealt with those comments.

[Jefinner]

AMY - I know you're SOOOO uncomfortable now, and anxious to meet little Sarah, but don't hurry her. (I know you're not... LOL!) Think of it this way... That little girl is gonna make life super hectic, so this is extra time to have alone and where you can just lie around and relax. And no baby stays in there forever. As long as she's healthy, just try to relax. (Yeah, I know... Easier said than done! LOL!) But I do know how you feel, as Ezra was 3 weeks late! YIKES!

CELIA - Sorry BF is being self-centered. Just make sure that little one and you are taken care of. Glad you're feeling better though!

HOLA to the rest of the preggo mommies!

[SmileyAmy]

jefinner ~ Thanks...I know. I feel badly complaining...I know there are a ton of women on here that went WAY over their EDD. I guess that is what I am afraid of - but I know there is nothing I can do and Sara will come when she is good and ready. Just feeling sore, hot and tired and obviously cranky.

Well, made my appt for a 30 minute pregnancy massage on Saturday. I couldn't find a place near where I live, so I am going to be driving 30 minutes to get there, but I am hoping that it is worth it. $55.00 is what it is costing...hopefully the cost is worth it too.

[Miss Gigl]

Hi Everyone,

I know, I know... I need to take some new pictures. I slowed down a little when the baby acne started so I'm hoping that passes soon. I know everyone says this, but I can't believe how fast she's growing!

Dena, milk supply is doing pretty well. After about 4 hours I start getting really uncomfortable and engorged and have to either nurse or pump. 5 hours is as long as I've been able to go being that engorged and it wasn't fun! I got off to a rocky start in the beginning with latching and I had to pump a LOT and I think I had an oversupply thing going on, so I stopped pumping and only nursed for 2 weeks and that seemed to balance things out. I'm back to pumping once or twice a day now to start building my freezer stash for when I go back to work.

I totally almost gave up MANY times in the first 4 weeks. The only things that kept me going were my DH feels very strongly about me trying to go for as long as possible - ideally 6 months+ and the fact that we starting have sex at 4 weeks and I'm hoping the breastfeeding supresses ovulation for awhile (I know, I know, it's not reliable, but I'm following the LAM rules and statistically it's as reliable as using a condom. And it wouldn't be a crisis if I was pg again.) In the beginning I NEVER would have believed that breastfeeding would be easier than formula or exclusive pumping but now I have to confess it's DEFINITELY much easier.

So, my advice for next time around is take it one day, one feeding at a time, rally your support troops, and hang in there until your production comes into balance. And if it's too much at any point, don't beat yourself up if you need to supplement or go totally to formula.

Mandy: Love your new avatar!!!

Amy: Hope your massage goes well. I had a few in 3rd trimester and they really helped a lot, especially with restless legs, leg cramps, lower back, and hip pain. Make sure you drink a lot of water after! Sorry to hear you might go late. I was sure I would too and I think I probably would have if the blood pressure hadn't gotten out of control.

Celia: Sorry to hear about the ambiguity of your relationship with your bf. Sounds to me like you are a very strong woman with great self esteem and a healthy attitude. I'm sure you will make good decisions about it all for both you and the baby.

Hi to everyone else! The little munchkin is waking up so gotta run...

Meg

[gilbabe75]

Hugs Celia. Take if from someone that settled. "Don't settle" But do give your decision the time it needs to be the right one. When he is home for a little bit...try and talk to him about your concerns and make sure he knows that this is a big problem.

Meg- I'm so glad BFing went well for you and is going well. I just couldn't do it with the other kids and no help. I'm really mourning the loss of the chance to breastfeed all my kids. I wanted to succeed so badly.

Amy- Your doctor has no clue when you are going to go into labor and if she says she does she is FOS! There is no way they can tell...she can't guess whether you go late or not. Every woman and every birth is different. My Dr. said I was 1.5 cm dialated 50% efaced which I had been for a week and didn't think anything was happening and I had Luke that afternoon.


I did push it though. I sniffed some clary sage essential oil, drank 2 oz of nasty castor oil and gave myself a big "O" and took a nap. Woke up in labor. DH says it was the castor oil. I don't think it was anything. I woke up from a nap in labor with DD too.

[SmileyAmy]

I changed my mind...I don't want to have Sara now...I don't want to share her. My mother just sent me this at work.

Dads Will Be Dads
By Susan M. Lang

While I was pregnant with my first child, sweltering through the endless, fiery summer months in which ankles swelled and sweat poured forth profusely, I wanted only one thing - to give birth.
"I can't wait until this child is out," I would huff and puff in frustration.
My husband lovingly reassured me that the baby would spring forth at the appointed time. That some day I would be free from the burden of the added weight and the painful swollen ankles. I, however, felt as if the child had taken up permanent residence.
"Suppose the kid likes it in here and doesn't want to leave," I would say.
"Highly unlikely, dear. The baby will be here before you know it," he insisted, his feet still grounded firmly in reality, while mine were constantly elevated.
As it turned out, when my water broke that fateful evening, I was shocked into reality. Our first daughter did leave the womb and enter the atmosphere. She even arrived three weeks early.
When Marie was born, I was overjoyed. Not only was it a relief to hold her tiny body in my arms, but she was a red-headed beauty. Even when she was minutes old, I felt that we had a unique attachment. And we did, for she had been a part of me. However, what I didn't anticipate was how difficult it would be to let her go.
For those nine months that seemed like an eternity, the baby had been mine . . . all mine. She was joined with me and depended on only me for survival. Even though Tom could feel her kick through the womb as she grew bigger, I usually had to notify him that she was moving. He depended on me to tell him what the baby was doing. The communication that Marie and I had was ours alone. Now, she was in the world and I had to share her with others. Including her dad.
Now, it's not that I didn't trust him. My husband is a compassionate husband and father. It's just that he doesn't do things the way that I do them.
He held the baby differently. I cradled her close, showing her my maternal love. He held her facing outward so she would have a world view. He transported her differently. I carried her in my arms from room to room as I tidied up. He placed her in the stroller and rolled her around so that he could put things away and still keep an eye on her. He comforted her differently. I rocked her quietly to calm her; he bounced her. He even fed her differently. I breast-fed her at 2:00 a.m. He bottle-fed her at 2:00 p.m. (Okay, so I can't hold biology against the poor guy.) It's just that it was difficult to accept that someone could relate to Marie in another way. Undoubtedly, I was very insecure, and sharing her was hard. Even with her dad.
Of course, there was the time that I was downstairs in the basement office for a while working on a project. It was Dad's time to watch his little girl. As I reached the top of the steps after finishing my work, he asked, "Where's Marie?"
"What do you mean, where is Marie?" I screamed.
"I thought you had her," he said nonchalantly. "Don't worry, I'll find her." He had placed her on the living-room floor for a moment and then inadvertently turned his back. We began our search there. As it turned out, she had crawled over to the floor-length picture window and was hiding behind the drapes. We found her giggling in delight at the birds on the front lawn and at the cars passing by. It was the first time that she had crawled. I seldom placed her on the floor, but Tom liked to give her room to stretch and play. No harm was done, in fact just the opposite. Our baby had reached a new point in her life because my husband, her dad, had let her expand her horizons.
During all those months of pregnancy while I complained, I never imagined how difficult it would be to let her go once she was born. For me, it was the first test of motherhood - to let Dad be Dad. To realize that someone else could nurture my child in his own way. And to realize that what he had to give her, I couldn't give.
That is the beauty of parenting. That each mother and each father has a unique contribution. That our babies need the distinctive love and nurture that each one of us has to offer. And it pays off, too. By the time our second child was on the way, Marie was two years old. She and her dad had a wonderful relationship forged by the variety of experiences which they alone had shared.
After our youngest child, Kristi, arrived, I was able to give my husband more freedom - and space - in his distinctive parenting techniques. I, too, had grown. And, I had learned from his parenting style, even as he had learned from mine. After all, we were a team.
"Well, they're all yours," I declared one day as I headed for the office.
"Aren't you just a little worried?" he teased.
"No, just remember to check behind the drapes if the baby disappears," I laughed. "Besides," I added, "you've got everything under control."

[Trailboss]

Meg-Good to see you. Sounds like you have a great support team helping you.

Becca-Hi

SmileyAmy-Great article.

Acutepenguin-What a sweet little boy. Your DD's smile is precious!

Tiffany- Have you heard from you doctor?

[gilbabe75]

Hey Jackie!!!

[Louise]

Hello, ladies.

I've been so busy at work! Ugh! Don't they realize I am quitting in the not so distant future? I think they are trying to work me to the bone while they have me.

Amy--Sorry your doctor thinks you'll go over. That was an interesting story you posted though. I'd never thought of it like that.

Jenn--Hope your appointment went well today!

Celia--Sorry about the issues with your boyfriend. Maybe he'll come around, but if he doesn't you have to do what is best for you (and the baby).

Val--So, are you going to have the baby soon? just kidding. Sorry that people are making those type comments already.

Meg--thanks for stopping in. I am glad to hear that everything is going well!

Acutepenguin--Both your kids are so cute. Thanks for posting pics.


I am so tired today. I felt great the last two days. Even worked out and cooked a nice dinner the last two nights. I had a feeling this would happen. I think I overdid it. All I want to do is leave work and go home to BED. But, I promised DH I'd cook dinner. I really want to work out too, though I really don't have the energy.

Louise

[allibaba]

Hi Ladies,
I have a few minutes and just wanted to pop in to say hi. I hope everyone is doing well. Life is pretty crazy here as you can imagine. I can't believe the twins will be a month old on Friday. In some ways it feels like yesterday and in other ways (no sleep), it feels like it's been forever! My mom is coming over and spending the night tonight to let us get some extra sleep. It seems like we have a good night or two and then a bad night or two. Two bad nights in a row really throw you for a loop, especially with a 3 year old running around in the mix.
We're still bf and formula feeding. Griffin usually has only 1 or 2 bottles of formula and Corinn has 3 or 4 depending on the night. Dh takes her and bottle feeds her during the night and I do Griffin. They are really changing already. Corinn is up to 7lbs 9 oz and Griffin is 7lbs 5oz. They lost a lot of weight before we left the hospital (about 10%), so we've been watching it. With my first ds he never lost any weight, started gaining right away.
Anyway, I miss the daily posting and reading , but I do lurk once in awhile when I can. Hugs everyone .

Alli

[vjfreddi]

Alli- Sounds like you are doing so amazingly well! I can't yet imagine how to function on a night's sleep interrupted by a little baby, let alone 2 little ones! Wow. Especially with a 3 year old who I am sure is sooo active! Congrats, you seem to be pulling it off beautifully.

[vjfreddi]

Louise- Sorry you are so tired. That is such a frustrating feeling. I was surprised your Dr. stressed cardio and the weight issue, mine hasn't said anything and I haven't been able to do much exercise the whole time due to nausea and tiredness. Focus on what feels best for you! Good luck

[Trailboss]

Louise-Sorry you are exhausted. I seem t