Pregnancy Thread ~~Thursday ~~ August 4rd, 2005~~

[ketosisgirl]

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..........................???????............ ........????

melos...........................W40............... 08/01/05....Boy
SmileyAmy....................W39............... 08/05/05....Girl
meme123......................W37............... 08/22/05....Girl
StarFire........................W36............... 09/05/05....Triplets, 2 Boys & 1 Girl
jojolw...........................W34.............. .09/14/05
Ketosisgirl.....................W33............... 09/22/05.....Boy
vjfreddi.........................W32.............. 10/01/05
jeepifer.........................W31.............. 10/04/05....Girl
Karingreen.....................W31...............1 0/08/05
Tammeli........................W29...............1 0/17/05....Girl

Jai...............................W23............. .11/27/05...Girl
Kaillean.........................W22.............. 12/06/05
cjthedog64 ...................W22...............12/10/05
Diabolique......................W19............... 12/24/05
Trailboss.......................W15............... 01/20/06
Louise...........................W14.............. 01/27/06
Portia...........................W14.............. .02/05/06
abvidrine.......................W13............... 02/12/06

littlegunshots.................W10................ .03/07/06
brandyxoxo25.................W?.................. ??/??/06
Texoma.........................W10................ .??/??/06
Daisy73.........................W8................ ...03/17/06
boodsadel......................W8................. ..03/16/06
t3uf3l............................W8.............. .....03/14/06
Meltza...........................W7............... .....03/21/06
lowcarbinmama................W5................... 04/04/06

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

[ketosisgirl]

Good morning again, everyone. I am trying to make up for lost time here.

I wanted to make sure to add Metza to the list this AM. She and I are buds from another thread and I am so excited to have her joining us!

So, Amy, any progress on Sara's arrival? How was that last class?

I feel like I accomplished a lot yesterday towards some mini-goals. So, that is making me feel more in control and therefore, more content.

Originally Posted by Kaillean

Grace, I hear ya about having too much on your plate. Your holiday will be here soon! Although if you're like me, right now that's just adding to the stress. I don't know how I will ever get everything done I need to do by the weekend.

I hear ya, sister, on this one. Not to be over-dramatic, but having a holiday looming overhead has definitely added to my stress. I feel like I need to get as much as possible completed this week because I won't be around next week. Also, I will have no Internet access, and possibly very little phone access. Although, my DH's sister & BF will be house/doggy sitting, so that makes me feel better. Whew! Okay, I definitely overdid it today, must get some sleep.

See you crazy mommas on the bright side!

[Snapdragon]

Morning everyone!

Gosh, I was thinking how busy everyone must be.... I miss everyone! Where are you all?

Grace- get some rest, you!

I overslept, but that's okay. Don't have to be at work for a little bit yet.

BBL

[Louise]

Good Morning.

Grace--Thanks for getting us started. Have you always been a night owl? I am in bed by 10pm at the latest.

Amy--Hope your appointment went well.

Well, my massage was interesting. I am so sore today . I don't think she hurt me. I think I just really needed it. My neck is killing me. She told me when I was paying that she noticed my neck was really bad. She said I hold my stress there. I am definitely going back. I think I'll go once a month.

Bra shopping was not fun at all! When I lost a lot of weight last summer, I was down to an A cup. Fine with me. I found some perfect bras for me. Well, I figured I'd just go back and buy the same style, just bigger. That didn't work at all . Ugh. Well, bought 1 anyway because I didn't have time to mess with other brands. I am up to a C cup already . I weigh about 160 right now, and my highest weight ever was 165 (just prior to starting Atkins). I was a C cup back then. So I guess it doesn't really surprise me. I'll have to go back next week and try some different brands. Blah.

I need to get busy at work. I'll BBL.

louise

[Louise]

Anastasia--What kind of job do you have? I can't believe you are still working!

[saltire]

So questiong for you ladies. Did anyone not have any symptoms when they found out they were PG? my last pregnancy I had no symptoms until I found out I was PG and then they started. Just wondering if I was the strange one.lol

Starfire I can't believe your still working....WOW. You are my hero.

[Trailboss]

Hi

Grace-Glad you are feeling better today and you were able to get a lot accomplished.

Anastasia-Take it easy at work. Will you be able to stay home after the triplets are born?

Louise-She must have really worked you over. Hope you are feeling better by this weekend. I hate bra shopping. It seems that I am a different size for every manufacturer.

Chrissy-With DS I had an episode of light headedness just before I missed my period. Don't know for sure if it was a symptom or not. Later being extremely exhausted was a problem for me. No morning sickness at all. With this pregnancy I didn't have any symtoms until week seven when morning sickness and being tired set in. Best of luck to you! Please keep us updated.

Can't wait to hear how Amy's appointment went!

[saltire]

So I just took an EPT +/- test and got a +.I wonder what this could mean However I was reading at peeonastick that there has been issues with false positives. So I took another one and got another faint positive. I scheduled an appt for Monday with my OBGYN, I am very nervous and scared chitless. So far I have no symptoms what so ever, and had a bloodtest at the Dr's last Monday 26th that they said was negative. Very worried right now.

I am going to try really hard not to get my hopes up as I was told that I would need to be monitored closely with this pregnancy due to the risk of miscarrying again..

[heather123]

Crossing my fingers for you Chrissy!!!!!!!!! That sounds promising!

[Trailboss]

Chrissy-Great news! I have heard of false negatives being common but not false positives. Maybe the bloodtest was done too early? Don't worry about not having any symptoms, they usually come later. Can't wait to hear from you on Monday. Keep positive thoughts.

[tammeli]

Hello everyone!! I haven't been here in a while. I've been busy with my registry for my baby shower. It's so much work!! I've been to Babies R' Us so many times with my fiance and our Consumers Guide to Baby Products. I always have an incredibly difficult time making decisions, so this is very overwelming for me. I want to get the best products, yet not go overboard with things that are not necessary.

I registered for a bouncer, take-along-swing, highchair, play yard, bassinet, bedding, onsies, tee-shirts, gowns, bathtub, bibs, receiving blankets, car seats, travel stroller, and a walker-intertainer set. It seems as if it took forever to finalize it! Anyway, after registering in person and then making a few changes on-line, I'm pretty happy with it. My mother-in-law is buying the furniture for us. I want to go to order it soon as I've heard it could take up to 6 weeks to deliver.

Anyway, I'm feeling pretty good. I've been taking some yoga classes during the day since I'm off this summer. I'm a teacher, so I'll go back in Sept., but only for a few week or so. I'll see.

Hope everyone is doing great!! Even though I don't post every day, I usually come here to read what's going on with everyone else!!

[gilbabe75]

Hi Ladies!!

Sending you sticky vibes and good thoughts Chrissy!!

[saltire]

Thanks Becca.

I am a strange person. I went and bought a digital PG test because the false positive complaints of the other one was annoying me. Yup PREGNANT...Ok not getting excited, but maybe a small woot.

[gilbabe75]

Originally Posted by saltire

Thanks Becca.

I am a strange person. I went and bought a digital PG test because the false positive complaints of the other one was annoying me. Yup PREGNANT...Ok not getting excited, but maybe a small woot.

little quiet WOOT for Chrissy!!!

[Luna]

Crossing my fingers for you Chrissy! I didn't have symptoms right away either.

[melos]

Yea, Chrissy!!!! Congrats!! I didn't feel much until I was 8-9 weeks...

[Angebee]

Tammeli - I am a lurker but just wanted to share that my 2 yr. old dd's name is Sophia Nicole!

[ketosisgirl]

Yay for Chrissy! (small woot from me too) My only syptom at first was tender breasts, which I often had when I was PMSing as well. I kept taking more pregnancy tests (like 8 total) because I just didn't quite believe it! Now, here I am @ 33 weeks.

Hey to, Anastasia, Jackie, Heather, Becca, Lara, Melanie & Angie!

Lou, I normally go to sleep at around midnight, not sure why. I blame DH. I'm kind of on his schedule since I don't have a set schedule of my own. I hear ya on the bra shopping bummer. I am normally a C, which is fine, but I am up to a D, and possible a DD now. I never wanted a big chest! I would be most happy at a B probably. I guess "the girls" are only going to get bigger for breast feeding, yuck.

Tammara, I agree with you on registering being stressful. It is really mostly about putting together a list of what you think you are going to need and I had no idea what I need! I did one big trip to BRU with a friend who had a baby about 3 years ago. She was very helpful. Then I went home and read a bunch of product reviews and changed a few things online. I thought you got married in June? What's this about your fiance?

So, is anyone craving any really strange foods? I craved corn dogs & fudgcicles for a while.

[Trailboss]

Originally Posted by ketosisgirl

I thought you got married in June? What's this about your fiance?

Ok, so I didn't imagine that she got married!

Grace-I'm not craving any strange foods (yet!). With DS I wanted sweets all the time. Now, all I want is salty, crunchy things. I am getting sick of peanuts.

Melos-Any progress?

Tammara-Registering is fun, exciting, time-consuming, and somewhat stressful all at the same time. Now that its over for you hopefully you don't obsess like I did (and I'm sure others) about watching your registry to see what has been bought. When is your shower?

[SmileyAmy]

Afternoon ladies...

Sorry, not going to do personals today except for a small "woot" for Saltire. Sending sticky vibes!

Really tired today...very emotional. For a couple of reasons.

Don't know if you all remember my friend who's two year old died a couple of months back...well, I got the news this morning that her mother died of cancer last night. Poor girl, my heart just breaks for her.

Also, I have been a huge ball of tears today. So emotional about tomorrow being my EDD and terrified that I am not ready, then that leads to guilt. My mother and I were on my way to my therapy and then doctors appt and I just started crying. I think it kind of helped though because I think now my mother knows I am seriously scared. I am so greatful that I saw my therapist today. We came to the decision that I would be started on Zolof (sp?) right after delivery. Hopefully it helps.

So, no progress on the baby front. Still the same as I have been for the past three weeks. So, Monday, I go in for an u/s and NST, then another internal and at that point a decision will be made. My doctors doesn't let you go over a week late, so I assume that in about a week Sara will be here.

Also, I am the amazing shrinking woman. I thought for sure that I would have gained weight this week because since my mother has gotten here, I have been eating like a pig. I have gone out to eat everyday. Anyway...I have lost 6lbs since last Thursday!! I am at an all time pregnancy low. I am 8lbs down from my prepregnancy weight!!

Anyway...that is it. I might BBL, or at least tomorrow. Hope everyone is doing well.

Oh, wait...remember DH's aunt who had colon cancer? She got the results yesterday from her surgery last week and all is fine. They got everything out and it didn't reach the lympnoids (sp?) so all she has to do is heal from the surgery and that is it. No chemo needed!

[tammeli]

Originally Posted by Angebee

Tammeli - I am a lurker but just wanted to share that my 2 yr. old dd's name is Sophia Nicole!

Wow!!

[tammeli]

Originally Posted by Angebee

Tammeli - I am a lurker but just wanted to share that my 2 yr. old dd's name is Sophia Nicole!

Wow!!

Grace, did I say fiance? How funny!! I guess after being engaged for 2 years, I'm just used to calling him that. Yes, he has been my husband for a little over a month!

[ketosisgirl]

Tammara, I figured as much. I call those "pregnant moments", and I have them often!

I am so tired of being hot. I want to just go sit in a bathtub of cold water. Argh!!!

I had a doctor's appointment today. I was supposed to have a Strep B test done and I was mentally prepared. They decided to do it the next appt, since they are only good for 5 weeks and I will probably go late. Otherwise, everything was fine. I gained another 2 pounds in 2 weeks, just like every time lately.....a pound a week....a pound a week. Yuck. My doctor was actually very happy with my weight gain. She said it is perfectly on target. It is still mentally wearing to gain weight every time I step on the scale.

[Aediekins]

Originally Posted by saltire

Thanks Becca.

I am a strange person. I went and bought a digital PG test because the false positive complaints of the other one was annoying me. Yup PREGNANT...Ok not getting excited, but maybe a small woot.

When I got pregnant the first time, I took a test after being 2 weeks late -BFN. Then I took another one 2 days later- BFN... but I didn't feel quite right. So I went to the Dr.'s 2 days after that and lo and behold- I was pregnant.

The moral of the story... the tests are so unreliable the first month.

I've always heard though- You can get a mistaken "Negative" but never a mistaken "positive." So, it sounds like you're in for another baby!