July 2006 Mommies - It's 2nd Trimester time!

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July 2006 Moms of Constant Chatter!

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Congratulations and Welcome!!
Whether this is your first child or your fifth, we look forward to sharing this journey together.

1st Trimester Thread (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=9139)

Please list your stats in RED in your first post.

CC Name:
Me: Name, age
DH: Name, age
Married: Date
TTC: Date
BFP: Date
EDD: Date
Gender Prediction:
Any other children:

*Please posts all updates in RED.
*When posting, please put in the subject line how far along you are!


The threadmistresses are Lizard and who else?

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Mommy List

Amaye It's a Surprise!!
Me: 29
DH: 30
Married: 8/30/03
TTC: Started Sept 05
BFP: 11/8/05
EDD: 7/21/06
Gender prediction: No clue!
Any other children: Nada

a_spark It's a Girl!!
Me: Courtney, 29
DH: Jonathan, 36
Married: 10.17.03
TTC: 9/04
BFP: 11/04/05
EDD: 7/17/05
Gender Prediction: Boy
Any other children: This is our first!!!!

CarlaB It's a Surprise!!
Me: Carla, 29
DH: Todd, 38
Married: 05/06/02
TTC: 08/05 (came off BCP)
BFP: 11/19/05
EDD: 07/29/06
Gender Prediction: Boy
Any other children: None

Can't_Wait It's a Girl!!
Me: Leslie 26
DH: Mike
Married: 5/24/03
TTC: 08/2005
BFP: 11/18/05
EDD: 7/26/06
Gender Prediction: Hoping Boy but DH thinks it's a Girl
Any other children:Nope, this is our first

cece It's a Boy!!
me: cece-34
dh: j-34
married: 6.22.02
ttc: weren't really trying
bfp: 11.21.05?
edd: 7.14.06
gender prediction: no clue
any other children: finley owen 8.29.04

cpbride8203 It's a Girl!!
Me: Jen, 29
DH: Jim, 33
Married: August 2, 2003
TTC: We weren't...this was a big surprise!
BFP: Mid-November
EDD: July 12, 2006
Gender Prediction: BOY!!
DD:Kylie Jean, 8/30/04

duke's flygirl
Me: Joelle, 31
DH: Denis, 36
Married: 16/08/03
TTC: August 2005 after getting PPAF
BFP: 11/28/05
EDD: 10 August 2005, but I am a repeat C-section and DD was 10 days early, so I figure this one will be a July Baby
Gender prediction: DH says Boy
Any other children: Ryleigh Jane 04/11/04

emmjay It's a Boy!!
Me: Molly, 33
DH: Matt, 33
Married: 5.22.04
TTC: went off BCP in Aug 05
BFP: 11.11.05
EDD: 7.23.06
Gender Prediction: Girl
Any other children: Nope

Fluffy Bunny
Me: Linda, 29
DH: Dave, 31
Married: 12/28/02
TTC: nope, big suprise for us
BFP: 11/23/05
EDD: 7/31/06
Gender prediction: not a clue
This is #1!

hotmama It's a Boy!!
Me: Samantha, 31
DH: John, 36
Married: July 26, 2003
TTC: Weren't really trying but...October 05
BFP: November 05
EDD: July 29 - August 5 (the Dr and i aren't agreeing right now but we'll say July)
Gender Prediction: Boy
Any other children: Aiden is 16 months old

Jerseygirl16
Me: Stacy, 31
DH: Dan, 32
Married: 4/24/2004
TTC: about 6 months after getting married but suffered two m/c's in 2005.
BFP: November 4, 2005
EDD: July 12, 2006
Gender Prediction: Girl
Any other children: no other children

jewamese It's a Girl!!
Me: Cindie, 32
DH: Five, 34
Married: June 14, 2003
TTC: April 2005
BFP: November 21, 2005
EDD: Not sure...late July or early August
Gender Prediction: Boy.
Any other children: Daughter, Taya, born March 7, 2004

kellyann1972 It's a Girl!!
Me: Kelly, 33
DH: Glenn, 33
Married: 9/7/02
TTC: forever
BFP: 10/25/05
EDD: 7/6/06
Gender Prediction: Boy
Any other children: Ryan 18 month, Connor, born to heaven

klav It's a Boy!!
Me: Koren, 34
DH: Dennis, 32
Married: 10/11/03
TTC: Jan 2004
MC:11/15/04
BFP: 10/30/05
EDD: 7/10/06
Gender Prediction: Girl
Any other children: Fur Baby's Maxwell, Mozart, Princess & Deuteronomy

Lil_Mrs_0702 It's a Surprise!!
Me: April-21
DH: Shannon-24
Due Date: June 27th
How long TTC: First try!
Any Other Children: No
Gender Prediction: Girl
B-Day Prediction: Anniversary Baby July 2nd

lindybug It's a Surprise!!
Me: Tracy, 30
DH: Greg, 37
Married: 6/1/03
TTC: 10/05
BFP: 11/4/05
EDD: 7/18/06
Gender Prediction: ?

Linnybubbles It's a Girl!!
Me: Lindsey, 26
DH: Stephen, 30
Married: 7.23.05
TTC: 8/2005
BFP: 11/16.05
EDD: 7/28/06
Gender Prediction: Not yet!
Any other children:Nope!

Lizard It's a Girl!!
Me: Liz, 31
DH: Chris, 33
Married: 9/20/03
TTC: April 2005
BFP: 10/22/05
EDD: 7/4/06
Gender Prediction: Girl

Lolavix
me: Kris, age 38
DH: Aaron, age 37
Married: 10/13/02
TTC: September 2005
BFP: 11/4/05
EDD: July 15
Other children: DD (Caroline), 23 months old
Gender prediction: none

makena32204 It's a Girl!!
Me: Darla, 27
DH: Tom, 36
Married: 3/22/04
BFP: 11/6/05
EDD: 7/11/06
Gender Prediction: hoping for a Boy!
Any other children: nope, our first

maryanne It's a Girl!!
Me: Maryanne 34
DH: Josh 35
Married: 10/01/05
TTC: a wedding night surprise!
BFP: 10/27/05
EDD: July 4th
Predicton: ???Boy???
other: no kids just a furbaby Pogo the cat

maybebaby It's a Girl!!
Me: 26
DH: 30
Married: April 2005
TTC: September 2005
EDD: July 9, 2006
Other kids: none
Gender prediction: Just praying for a healthy baby

mia's mama It's a Boy!!
Me: Stacey (32)
DH: B (34)
Married: 09.02
EDD: 7.24.05
TTC: We weren't trying, wern't avoiding
Other Children: Mia Cameron ~11.14.04
Gender Prediction: Boy.

MKVH It's a Girl!!
Me: MKVH 29
DH: D 31
TTC: July/August 2005
BFP: 11/4/05
EDD: 7/14/2005
GENDER PREDICTION: Girl

mmisabel It's a Surprise!!
Me: Megan, 30
DH: Aaron, 30
Married: 11/16/2002
TTC: 8/05
BFP: 10/22/05
EDD: 07/04/2006
Gender Prediction:No clue
Any other children:None

MMK It's a Boy!!
Me: Kelsey
DH: Jack
Married: Dec 27, 2003
TTC: Aug 2005
BFP: Nov 1
EDD: 7/10/06
Gender Prediction: Boy
Any other children: this is #1!

mrst2b2003 It's a Boy!!
Me: Amy, 31
DH: Randy, 37
Married: 9.7.03
BFP: 11/17/05
EDD: 7/23/05
Gender Prediction: no clue just want our baby to be healthy.
Any other children: This is our first

Mystikal It's a Girl!!
Me: Rachel, 25
DH: Joe, 31
Married: 6.22.02
TTC: 5.2005
BFP: 10.16.05
EDD: 6.27.06
Gender Prediction: DH and I say Boy everyone else says Girl
Any other children: just our furbaby, Star

nuhmah It's a Boy!!
Me: Jen, 27
DH: James, 32
Married: December 18, 2004
TTC: July 2005
BFP: October 27th, 2005
EDD: July 12, 2006
Gender Prediction: - Healthy!!!
Any other children: - this is our first

rande It's a Girl!!
DH: Rob
Married: June 14, 2003
EDD: July 13, 2006
Other Children: Andrew James (Drew) Dec. 16, 2004
TTC: We were soon to start trying
Gender prediction: really not a clue!

ShelbyMay It's a Girl!!
Me: Shelby, 25
DH: James, 27
Married: May 17, 2003
TTC: February 19, 2005
BFP: October 28, 2005
EDD: July 11, 2006
Gender Prediction: No clue. DH thinks it will be a Girl.
Any other children: Just our 3 furbabies

Sophia It's a Girl!!
CC Name: Sophia
Married: 8.2.2003
EDD: 7.11.2006
ADD: 7.7.2006
Other children: DS, 14; DD1, 11

Soulmate It's a Boy!!
Me: Kristen, 30
DH: James, 30
Married: 8.11.02
TTC: 4.7.04
BFP: 10.22.05
EDD: 7.4.06
Gender Prediction: Boy

Sunchaser26 It's a Boy!!
Me: Carrie, 30
DH: Tom, 38
Married: June 14, 2003
TTC: August 2005
BFP: November 8, 2005
EDD: July 14, 2005
Gender Prediction: Girl

Wrighty26 It's a Boy!!
Me: Michelle, 27
DH: Dan, 27
Married: 12/28/02
TTC: 05/05
BFP: Digital - 10/30
EDD: 7.8.06
Gender Prediction: My first instinct is Boy- but I'm good with either!
Any other children: Nope, this is our first!


In Our Thoughts: flygirl, roberta, icedwhite, kischer, PaisleySloan, cmon, almostthere

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Estimated Due Dates
June
21 - Lil_Mrs_0702
27 - Mystikal

July
4 - Lizard
4 - maryanne
4 - mmisabel
4 - Soulmate
6 - kellyann1972
8 - nuhmah
8 - Wrighty26
9 - maybebaby
10 - Klav
10 - MMK
11 - makena32204
11 - ShelbyMay
12 - cpbride8203
12 - Jerseygirl16
12 - Lolavix
12 - Sophia
13 - rande
14 - cece
14 - MKVH
14 - sunchaser26
17 - a_spark
19 - lindybug
22 - Amaye
22 - emmjay
24 - mia's mama
27 - Can't Wait
28 - Linnybubbles
28 - mrst2b2003
29 - CarlaB
29 - hotmama
31 - Fluffy Bunny

August
10 - duke's flygirl



Upcoming Doctor / Midwife appointments

March
21st - Lizard
21st - mmisabel
21st - Wrighty26
27th - Sophia
28th - a_spark

April
5th - Sophia
19th - mmisabel


Boys!!
cece
emmjay
hotmama
klav
mia's mama
MMK
mrst2b2003
nuhmah
Soulmate
sunchaser26
Wrighty26

Girls!!
a_spark
Can't_Wait
cpbride8203
jewamese
kellyann1972
Linnybubbles
Lizard
makena32204
maryanne
maybebaby
mkvh
Mystikal
rande
ShelbyMay
Sophia

Surprises!!
Amaye
CarlaB
Lil_Mrs_0705
lindybug
mmisabel

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Ultra Sound Pictures

mrst2b2003 - 6 weeks
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cc23b3127cce95f6a0f54e3e00000016108Qcsm7Zy2ZU

CarlaB - 6w 3d
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/carlaarmorgan/bean12-06.jpg

lindybug - 7w 1d
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43/lindybug/7weeks.jpg

Soulmate - 20w 2d, it's a boy!!
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/twinkiestuff/20w2dfull.jpg

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More Ultrasound Pictures


nuhmah - 8w 6d
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cc23b3127cce95ff432baf7700000016108BYt2rVwyau

Sophia - 21w 5d
http://img5.ranchoweb.com/images/padme_amidala/us1-3-06-06edit.jpg

Can't_Wait - 9w 5d
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a101/ablacadabla/scan0002.jpg

klav - 11w
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y219/klynch/peanut/baby3.jpg

a_Spark - 12w 3d
http://www.courtneyowens.com/bean/2ndultrasound1_sm.jpg

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Lil_Mrs_0702 - Big U/S
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6df38b3127cce96e96f6b61b000000016109AbtmzFs5c6

lindybug - 15 weeks
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43/lindybug/15weeksC-smudged.jpg

hotmama
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/bwiched/babypre210w4d.jpg

MMK
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6dc39b3127cce97d21c605dbc00000016100CcNW7ZwzYsX

sunchaser26
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6dc00b3127cce970932f4f8fd00000046129AbOHDNq3aE

Wrighty26 - 20w 2d
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f189/Wrighty26/46878014.jpg

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Belly Shots

Lindybug - 22 weeks
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43/lindybug/22weeks3-14-06.jpg

Soulmate
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/twinkiestuff/910e3a46.jpg

ShelbyMay
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j239/ShelbyMay/895db151.jpg

nuhmah - 11w 4d
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/trinculo54/December%2021/29030555509_0_ALB.jpg

Lil_Mrs_0702 - 26 weeks
http://static.flickr.com/43/112270848_0f368af43c.jpg?v=1142310030

Sophia
http://img5.ranchoweb.com/images/padme_amidala/bellyshotscomposite4.jpg

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More Belly Shots

Can't_Wait - 14 weeks
http://images.snapfish.com/345%3B%3A8%3A98%7Ffp338%3Enu%3D3233%3E3%3B7%3E352% 3E23243%3B744357%3Aot1lsi

hotmama - 12 weeks
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/bwiched/belly12weeks.jpg

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Helpful Links
Please feel free to suggest others.

Weekly Pregnancy Updates:
American Baby (http://www.americanbaby.com/ab/story.jhtml?storyid=/templatedata/ab/story/data/ABWeeklyUpdates_08102005.xml&catref=cat1840004)
Baby Center (http://www.babycenter.com/)
BabyZone (http://www.babyzone.com/)
iVillage (http://parenting.ivillage.com/)
StorkNet (http://www.pregnancyguideonline.com/)
Target (http://target.com/target_baby/info_ideas_launch.jhtml)
Very Best Baby (http://www.verybestbaby.com/default.asp?milestones=on)

Tickers:
Baby's First Site (http://www.babysfirstsite.com/)
Baby Gaga (http://www.baby-gaga.com/)
Lilypie (http://www.lilypie.com/i ndex.html)
One In The Oven (http://oneintheoven.net/)
Sure Baby (http://www.surebaby.com/tickers.php)
Ticker Central (http://www.tickercentral.com/)
Ticker Factory (http://www.tickerfactory.com/)

Miscellaneous Informative Sites:
American Baby (http://www.americanbaby.com/)
American Pregnancy Association (http://americanpregnancy.org/)
Baby Names (http://www.babynames.com/)
Baby Net (http://www.babynet.com/)
Baby Talk (http://www.babytalk.com/)
BetaBase (http://www.betabase.info/)
Dr. Sears (http://www.askdrsears.com/)
i Village (http://www.ivillage.com/topics/pregbaby/0,,166277,00.html/)
ePregnancy (http://www.epregnancy.com/)
Daily Cycle Information & Calendar (http://cycledaily.com/)
Fertility Awareness & Natural Family Planning UK (http://www.fertilityuk.org/)
Fertility Friend (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/)
Fit Pregnancy Magazine (http://www.fitpregnancy.com/)
I Dream of Baby (http://www.idreamofbaby.com/)
National Women’s Health Information Center (http://www.4women.gov/)
New York Online Access To Health: Pregnancy & Fertility (http://www.noah-health.org/en/pregnancy/)
Parent Stages (http://www.parentstages.com/)
http://preconception.com
Safe Fetus (http://www.safefetus.com/) (Tells you which drugs you can take during pregnancy)
Very Best Baby (http://www.verybestbaby.com/)
Yahoo Health: HCG Info (http://health.yahoo.com/ ency/adam/003510/overview)

Maternity Shopping Sites:
A Pea In The Pod (http://www.apeainthepod.com/enter.asp?Media=&referer=http://www.constantchatter.com&EntryPoint=Home&YahooRedirect=True)
Baby Style (http://www.babystyle.com/)
Belly Basics (http://www.bellybasics.com/)
Bella Materna (http://www.bellamaterna.com/)
Gap Maternity (http://www.gap.com/asp/mat_directory.asp?wdid=90)
JCPenney (http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/SpecialtySiteB.aspx?deptid=597&catid=13458&cattyp=BRD&cat=maternity+special+size+link&dep=&pcatid=&pcat=&shopby=13458&refpage=SpecialtySite&ttyp=B&cmAMS_T=&cmAMS_C=)
Mimi Maternity (http://www.mimimaternity.com/home.asp?Media=Motherhood)
Mom's The Word (http://www.momstheword.com/)
Motherhood Maternity (http://www.motherhood.com/home.asp?Media=LinkShare|1xxcmpLMYS8-xH1uYs52w51PVKLJlHm1cg|6/6/2005_2:29:58%20PM)
Old Navy (http://www.oldnavy.com/asp/dept.asp?wdid=800)
Target (http://www.target.com/gp/browse.html/ref=nav_t_spc_1_10/601-6394085-9313720?%5Fencoding=UTF8&node=13021211)


Baby Registries:
Babies 'R Us (www.babiesrus.com)
Baby Center (http://store.babycenter.com/registry/)
Baby Depot (www.babydepot.com)
BabyStyle (http://www.babystyle.com/common/grRegistry.asp)
Buy Buy Baby (www.buybuybaby.com)
Sears (www.sears.com)
Target (www.target.com)
USA Baby (www.usababy.com)
WalMart (www.walmart.com)

Baby Shopping Sites:
Baby Age (http://www.babyage.com/)
Baby Ant (http://store.yahoo.com/babyant/index.html)
Baby Bazaar (www.babybazaar.com)
BabyBox (http://www.babybox.com/)
Baby Center's Store (http://www.store.babycenter.com)
Baby Depot (http://www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com/IWStoreBCF.process?IWAction=Load&proc=IWCatSectionView&Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=1395)
Baby Dilly (http://www.babydilly.com/)
Baby Dreams (www.babydreams.com)
Babies R Us (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/540744/1 03-3413585-1796649)
Baby Style (www.babystyle.com)
Baby Universe (www.babyuniverse.com)
Carousel Designs (http://www.carouseldesigns.com/)
Dimples & Dandelions (http://www.dimplesanddandelions.com/index.asp)
Disney Baby (http://disney.go.com/disneybaby/)
Dreamtime Baby (www.dreamtimebaby.com)
Elegant Baby (http://www.elegantbabygifts.com/)
Fisher Price (http://www.fisher-price.com/us/default.asp)
Gap (http://www.gap.com)
Graco (http://www.gracobaby.com/default.aspx)
Gymboree (http://www.gymboree.com/shop/asst_department.jsp?FOLDE R<>folder_id=750991& port=2&ref=msnkw&ad=ba byclothes)
In The Treetop (http://www.inthetreetop.com/default.aspx)
JCPenney (http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/Department.aspx?DeptID=32 7&CatID=327&CatTyp=DEP &Dep=children%27s&cmRe setCat=true)
Land of Nod (http://www.landofnod.com/)
Little Show Offs (http://www.littleshowoffs.com/)
Net Kids Wear (http://www.netkidswear.com)
Nursery Depot (http://www.nurserydepot.com/)
Old Navy (http://www.oldnavy.com/asp/home.html?wdid=0)
One of a Kind (http://www.oneofakindkid.com/)
One Step Ahead (http://www.onestepahead.com/jump.jsp?itemID=27208& itemType=CATEGORY&lGen=category&iMainCat=117&iSu bCat=27208&change=117& cm_ven=Overture&cm_cat=Gea r&cm_pla=Travel&cm_ite =null)
Pokkadots (http://www.pokkadots.com/index.cfm)
Pottery Barn Kids (www.potterybarnkids.com)
Signature Baby (http://www.signaturebaby.com/)
Target Baby (http://www.target.com/gp /browse.html/601-4545283-50937 65?%5Fencoding=UTF8&node=1 038590)
The Baby Marketplace (http://www.thebabymarketplace.com/)
The Children's Place (http://www.childrensplace.com/)
Tutti Bella (http://www.tuttibella.com/)
Wendy Bellissimo (http://www.wendybellissimo.com/home/index.php)

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Helpful Links cont.

Delivery/Birthing options (OB, Midwifes, Doulas, birthcenters etc.)
birthcenters.org (http://www.birthcenters.org)
American College of Obstetrics & Gynocology (http://www.acog.org)
American College of Nurse-Midwives (http://www.acnm.org)
Maternitywise (http://www.maternitywise.org)
Lamaze (http://www.lamaze.org)
Bradley Birth (http://www.bradleybirth.com)
Birthing FromWithin (http://www.birthingfromwithin.com)
Birthworks (http://www.birthworks.com)
HypBirth (http://hypbirth.com)
HypnoBirthing (http://www.hypnobirthing.com)
Assn. of Labor Assts. & Childbirth Educators (http://www.alace.org)
International Childbirth Education Assn. (http://www.icea.org)
Water Birth (http://waterbirth.org/spa/index.php)
DONA Intl. (http://www.dona.org)

Breastfeeding:
Ameda (www.ameda.com)
Breastfeeding (www.breastfeeding.com)
Boppy (www.boppy.com)
KellyMom (www.Kellymom.com)
La Leche League (www.lalecheleague.org)
Maternal Concepts (www.maternalconcepts.com)
Medela (www.medela.com)
Mothering (www.mothering.com)
ProMom (www.Promom.org)
Whisper Wear (www.whisperwear.com)

Formula Feeding:
Bright Beginnings (www.brightbeginnings.com)
Enfamil (www.enfamil.com)
Similac (www.similac.com)
Very Best Baby (www.verybestbaby.com) (Nestle Good Start)

Diapering Info Some have coupons & contests
Cloth Diapering (http://www.borntolove.com/404page.html)
Huggies (www.huggies.com)
Luvs (http://www.luvs.com)
Pampers (http://www.pampers.com)

Slings
The Hip Hugger (http://www.thehiphugger.com)
About Babies Inc. (http://www.aboutbabiesinc.com)
Maya Wrap (http://www.mayawrap.com)
New Native Baby (http://www.newnativebaby.com)
Prenatal Cradle (http://www.prenatalcradle.com)
Baby Bjorn (http://www.babybjorn.com)
Baby Wearer (http://www.babywearer.com)

Cord Blood/stem cell Info.
Secureacell (http://www.securacell.com)
Viacord (http://www.viacord.com)
Cord Blood (http://www.cordblood.com)
Cryobank (http://www.cryobank.com)
www.lifebankusa.com
www.corcell.com
www.cryo-cell.com

Invitations/Announcements:
2Peas1Pod.com (http://www.2peas1pod.com/index.htm)
5StarBaby.com (http://www.5starbaby.com/)
Baby Seeds (www.babyseeds.com)
BabyGrams (www.babygrams.com)
Baby J Cards (http://www.babyjcards.com/)
Bella Baby (http://www.bellababy.com/)
Celebration Cottage (www.celebrationcottage.com)
Classic Card Company (www.classiccard.com)
EitakDesign (www.eitak.com)
In A Baby Carriage (www.inababycarriage.com)
Invitation Box (http://www.invitationbox.com/)
Inviting Smiles (www.invitingsmiles.com)
MetroBaby Cards (http://www.metrobabycards.com/)
Mommy's Miracles (www.mommysmiracles.com)
My Gatsby (http://www.mygatsby.com/)
Naptime Cards (www.naptimecards.com)
Photo Stamps (http://photo.stamps.com/PhotoStamps/?source=si10985886)
Purple Stork (http://www.purplestork.com/)
Custom Craft (http://www.shopbirthannouncements.com/)
Simply To Impress (http://www.simplytoimpress.com/)
Stork Avenue (www.storkavenue.com)
Tiny Prints (http://www.tinyprints.com/)

Monitors:
BabyBeat (http://www.babybeat.com/)
Belly Beats (http://www.bellybeats.com/)
Stork Radio (http://www.storkradio.com/)

FUN STUFF
Jewel Kids (http://www.jewelkids.com/)
Lifetime Mothers (http://www.lifetimemothers.com/)
Baby Pool (http://www.expectnet.com/) (Have friends compete in a baby due date contest)
Chinese Gender Prediction Chart (http://parenting.ivillage.com/ttc/ttcsigns/0,,j736,00.html?arrivalSA=1&cobrandRef=0&arrival_freqCap=2)

[July&August2006Mommies]

Books for the expectant mother:

So THAT'S What They're For! The Definitive Breastfeeding Guide
By Janet Tamaro
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What to Expect When You're Expecting
By Heidi Murkoff, Sandee Hathaway, Arlene Eisenberg
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Your Pregnancy Week by Week: 5th Edition
By Dr. Glade B. Curtis and Judith Schuler
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Everything Pregnancy Fitness
By Robin Elise Weiss
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My Pregnancy Journal
By Ryland Peters & Small Staff
This is great for keepsakes and putting down your feelings and moods, etc.
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The Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy
By Vicki Iovine
For fun!
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Baby Bargains: Secrets to Saving 20% to 50% on Baby Furniture, Equipment, Clothes, Toys, Maternity Wear and Much, Much More! May 2005 Edition
By Alan and Denise Fields

Books for the expectant father:

My Boys Can Swim! The Official Guy's Guide to Pregnancy
By Ian Davis

The Expectant Father
By Armin A. Brott & Jennifer Ash

Be Prepared : A Practical Handbook for New Dads
By Gary Greenberg, Jeannie Hayden

[July&August2006Mommies]

POST AWAY!

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[Lizard]

Good luck to all the ladies with appointments today... especially Lil_Mrs_0702 with her big ultrasound!!! :D :D :D

[CarlaB]

New thread! How exciting!

Yay for the big U/S today Lil_Mrs_0702. And good appointments to everyone else!

[klav]

WOOHOOO!!:D
new thread!!:D
Yay for the big U/S today Lil_Mrs_0702.:D

[mia's mama]

WhoHoo! Can't wait to hear the results, Lil_Mrs_0702!

[Sophia]

Lil_Mrs_0702: How exciting we already have a big u/s happening! I can't wait to hear about it. :)

Lizard: I hate to be a past, but could you make a couple changes? It's in a few different places.:o

Thanks :)

Requested changes in RED

Mommy List

Sophia
Me: Sophia, 36
DH: Luis, 35
Married: 8/02/2003
TTC: we stopped TTC a while back
BFP: Answer and CBE +/- on 11/1
EDD: 7.9.06 (I'm guessing--I haven't charted in ages) 7.12.06
Gender Prediction: No idea. I'd be fine with either.
Any other children: DS, 13; DD, 10 1/2

Estimated Due Dates

July
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12 - SophiaDP Sophia


More Ultrasound Pictures

SophiaDP - 9w Sophia - 9w 2d

[cpbride8203]

Sophia - We were married on the same day and are due on the same day!

[Sophia]

Sophia - We were married on the same day and are due on the same day!

Freaky! :)

[makena32204]

Okay Ladies, I have to share this with you b/c I know you all will understand how I feel. Remember a while back when I posted about all the rude comments that I was getting at work? Well, today's comment of the day has pushed me to a whole new level.

One coworker, in front of about 20 other coworkers in my dept, was commenting on how much I was eating (my boss brought in bagels and I ate one - a half at a time so she saw me twice) and said....

Wow, Darla, your butt sure has gotten big already! I think it's doubled in size.

So, while everyone was laughing, I proceeded to tell her that I felt the comment was inappropriate and I was not allowing any further comments on ANYTHING regarding my pregnancy. Then I went back to my desk and cried. I know I shouldnt let it get to me, but i am so freakin hormonal right now that I'm tearing up as I type this. Luckily, I have a fabulous friend w/ two kids who I called and she went off on a rampage defending me and making me feel 10 times better. But, where do some people get off???

Thanks for letting me vent. I feel better already.

[Sophia]

OMG, Darla! I can't belive she said that to you! What a rude freaking bitch. I'm so sorry you had to deal with crap like that.

[Lil_Mrs_0702]

makena- I am so sorry- What a b!tch!! It's hard because once you announce that you are pregnant you are being constantly scrutinized and watched after. I treat myself to one carbonated non caffeine drink a week at work and I happen to grab it in front of a group of women in the lunch room and I start getting a speech about how that's bad for the baby with all the sugar and empty calories. I have to roll my eyes and walk off or I would probably cry because others think I'm a bad mom for having a soda. And God forbid if I was to cry at work all anyone would hear about is how I am a hormonal mess or something.

Thank you for all the comments on the big u/s! So I have a weird favor to ask. I'll temporarily post the gender but we are keeping it a secret from everyone IRL. Please don't repeat the gender again in the thread. I'm going to edit it in a few days to say that it is a suprise. It's just that I'm not sure if my mom knows I come here and my log on name is pretty obvious to her so I don't want her to spy and find out the sex. I would just rather announce to the family "We had ____!" and have it a suprise to everyone.

Liz- - If you want to later you can add mine in the number count of how many of each just please don't post that I am haing a boy/girl.

I am so glad now that we are finding out the sex! I was crying this morning because I can't believe that after today the baby is going to have a name! I finally feel like after this afternoon it will finally be real that I'm not just getting fat or that I'm pregnant but that I have a baby... I don't know it's just weird and exciting. I have the camcorder all charged up and hopefully we'll be able to record it. It would be nice for baby to see that moment. You know let him/her know how much their mommy and daddy love eachother and how much we already love baby.

[makena32204]

Thanks Sophia and Lil Mrs. You guys have made me feel better. I refuse to let them see me cry. Today is "birthday cake day" for all employees who are born this month and I am going to ask for the biggest freaking piece of cake w/ lots of icing! Okay, maybe not. :)

[Lizard]

Darla, that's terrible. Some people are just stupid. Those are always the types of situations where I think of something witty to say (like "At least I'm pregnant, what's YOUR excuse for your fat ass?") AFTER I'm already out of the situation. :( I wish I was on the ball enough to think of those things right away.

[emmjay]

I have to roll my eyes and walk off or I would probably cry because others think I'm a bad mom for having a soda.
LOL - I wonder what those people would do if they saw me having an occasional glass of wine, or my weekly sushi. ;)

makena32204 - Ugh, what is wrong with people??? What would possess someone to make a comment like that? People are idiots. I'm so sorry she made you upset - what a bitch.

[makena32204]

lizard- yeah, I'm the same way. I always think of great comebacks about 5 mins too late. Oh well. Once again, thanks ladies. You have all made me feel much better.

[maryanne]

((((makena))))) I am so sorry---some people are just meanspirited. I think that you did a wonderfull jo teeling her that her comments are inappropriate, but may I suggest that you also let your human resources know what has happened, just incase it does happen again. If she is acting like that, who knows what she might try in the future when you really need her help. It is best to get it documented now.


Lil mis! Have fun today!

I guess that I have *popped* ---no one has said anything to me about looking pregnant (except for my friend's comment -"your boobs are ginourmous!) until 2 days ago. Since then I have had two strangers ask me and two coworkers say that I am showing. It is so strange since I have only gained 1 pound---but NOTHING fits..lol!

Doc appt today- triple test and tray sachs--damn vampires always want my blood ;)

[Amaye]

makenaWow! I can't believe that woman had the nerve to say something like that. Good for you to standing up to her - I'm sure she wasn't expecting you to say anything. What a biotch!

Lil_Mrs_0702 Good luck!! It must be SO exciting. l can't wait for you to find out. I have to live vicariously through everyone as we are not finding out! :)

I've been lurking and reading. There isn't much going on with me right now. My next doctor's appt is Feb 7th so l have a while to wait. I'm still barely fitting into my regular clothes. I ordered a bunch of things from ON and Gap but they seem really big on me. I'm trying to wait for a bit before moving on to them.

Oh, thank goodness Lizard wrote about the pain she had because l have been having the exact same pains on my left side. I would have been running to my doctor too but I think it is round liagment pain and it sucks!! I have it all day long - not a happy camper right now.

[cece]

makena - what is wrong with people? although entirely out of character for me, i would have been inclined to say "well so has yours, what's your excuse?". some people thrive on making others miserable. i try to stay away from people like that, but in the workplace it's impossible. good for you for saying something to her. and, it is perfectly normal for all of our butts to get bigger...we're carrying babies for god's sake!


lil mis - how exciting!

regarding soda, i'm not typically a soda drinker but i have been craving coke lately. there's nothing wrong with it at all. sugar? so what. and my ob says it's fine to have 1-2 caffeinated drinks per day. ok, maybe not the healthiest thing in the world, but it's surely not going to affect the baby! and, emmjay, i agree. i eat sushi also. and he says the same thing about wine....occasionally not anything to worry about.

*c

[Lizard]

Since we're all in the Confessional.... I had a Mountain Dew Code Red yesterday and it tasted SO GOOD. :D

[Lil_Mrs_0702]

I'm not really that paranoid about caffeine or sodas. The only reason why I restrict myself on soda is because I have decided to give up all caffeinated beverages and have my daily intake of caffeine in chocolate. I restrict myself on carbonated beverages at work because I get the worse uncontrollable burps (My DH has admitted that he couldn't compete w/ me in a burping contest after I have had a soda.) and I have to be on the phones all day. I really don't want people's first impression of the company to be me burping in their ear.

Maryanne- Isn't exciting when you pop! I can still cover mine up in layered clothing but it's fun to show off the belly every once in a while.

[a_spark]

Lil_Mrs_0702, Good luck with your appointment!! How exciting!!

Makena, I cannot believe what that woman said to you-- that's just beyond horrible. I would have cried, too. Good for you not letting them see you get upset! People can be so mean.

Confessional-- I have a cup of half-decaf/half-regular coffee every day and the occasional splash of wine. :p

My next appointment is the 31st and I am so impatient! I just want to hear the heartbeat again. Our big U/S is 2/28, so I have 6 more weeks to wait for that one. Time is CRAWLING by...

[cpbride8203]

My Confessional - I have a small cup of coffee every morning...With my DD the taste made me ill, but with this one, I have had no problems. I occasionally have a soda, but my new passion is strawberry lemonade.

[klav]

Lil_Mrs_0702, How exciting!! I'll beright behind you soon on the knowing part not sure if were going to share though..

Makena I cannot believe what that woman said to you!! that's just plain mean! Who does she think she is and to say it infront of your co-workers!! I'm gald you told her how you felt!! Good for you!! I assume no one say's anything when she's eating! Bitch!:p

So has anyone felt movement? I have heard a few of you saying so, But I haven't am I being paranoid?:rolleyes:

Confessional I have only had a few dieat cokes nothing big because they usually give me heartrburn and I just recently have had a few cups of coffee Decaf. but I have been eating chocolate! so... and I guess the nacho's lunch are not that healthy either so O-well to all who think I'm not eating well!!:rolleyes:

[cpbride8203]

Just some trivia from a 2nd timer....

There was an article out when I was pg with my DD that basically said that studies have shown that eating "lots" of chocolate while pregnant leads to a happier baby. I ate my fair share, and have an extrememly pleasant and happy little girl.

Wish I still had the link to the article.

[klav]

cpbride8203 good to know!!
YUM!!!

[mmisabel]

Hi everyone,

I had an appointment with the midwife yesterday. I got the AFP done, but otherwise it was basically in and out. The heartbeat was 152.

Lil_Mrs_0702 - good luck at the ultrasound. That is very exciting!

Makena - That's so weird that someone could be that rude. Would you ever think to comment on someone elses butt? Sounds like she needs a hard kick.

Confessions - too much chocolate, sips of hubbies alcoholic drinks, at least one soda a day (usually decaf), the occasional deli sub, and a bite (gasp!) of raw cookie dough. It's amazing I'm alive to tell my plight.

[kellyann1972]

WOW confessions how long do you have?? I have a half decaf/half caf coffee in the am with Equal LOL! I drink a diet coke without caffiene a day. I had a glass of wine last weekend with my sister :- )))) I eat cold cuts about once a week.

Anyway had the quad screen this am. Got weighed and gained 5 lbs in two weeks WTF? I have been eating better too. So now I am 16 weeks and up 10 lbs! I only gained 20 total with Ryan.
On other news I slept on the floor last night cause RYan decided to learn how to jump out of his crib. NO injuries but now he can roam free which is scary. My back hurts too!

[nuhmah]

Lil Mrs - we are in the same boat, as we are planning to find out but not tell anyone. We think it will make things easier when it comes to shopping and planning, but still keep the excitement for our families. Good luck today!!!

Makena - I am so sorry that someone said that to you - she was probably just jealous (everyone thinks pregnant women are beautiful - and we are!!), so she was probably just looking for attention!

Threadmistress, can you please change my next appointment to 2/2? A friend was teasing me - if the ground hog sees its shadow, it means I will carry the baby 6 weeks longer. :p Very funny!

Nothing new to report - my nipples are hard and sore, and it is very frustrating. My boobs are finally beginning to grow - I have officially outgrown all my bras. They are getting heavy, too, this is really weird!

[emmjay]

I have some updates to my info as well:

Next doctor's appt - 2/10
Gender prediction - GIRL

nuhmah - we want to find out but not tell anyone too. I am totally convinced it will be a girl, but I don't want to tell anyone until the baby is actually born.

[maryanne]

Doc appt went quickly today. I did the triple test blood thingy and that was about it.

The BIG ultrasound has been scheduled for feb 7th


:D whoohooo!:D

[emmjay]

You guys are all getting your big ultrasounds so soon! I have to wait until 20 weeks, which is the beginning of March for me. I'm jealous! :)

[a_spark]

Klav, I wouldn't worry about not feeling anything yet- from what I've read, most people usually don't feel anything until 16-20 weeks. :)

ETA: forgot to put my appointment in red! The big u/s is scheduled for 2/28!

[sunchaser26]

Lil Mrs

Good Luck today! How exciting to be finding out what you are having. I wish we could keep ours a secret but... DH just wouldn't be able to do it.

Makena

So very sorry to hear about what happened this morning. How could she be so very rude... I agree I think she is just jealous. It was good of you to stand up for yourself though and tell her she was in the wrong for saying what she did.

Confessions - I normally have one soda a day normally decaf.

[CarlaB]

Emmjay, my big U/S is scheduled for March 28 (!!) at 22 weeks because my every 4 week appointment falls then. Sigh!

Confessions- 2 eggs over easy, once a week. 8 ounces of Coca Cola occasionally, full sugar, full caffeine. Deli sammie about once every 2 weeks. More carbs than should be legal...all the time.

ETA: Makena, you are eternally good and patient. I would have told her off and frankly, there is still time to pull her aside and let her know what she said was unacceptable and incase she did not get the message earlier, she needs to refrain from remarks about your pregnancy. I am sorry you have to deal with people like her.

[ShelbyMay]

emmjay: I think I have to wait until 20 weeks, too. That will be late February for me, so you're not alone in the long wait!

Confessions: I drink sweet iced tea 3-4 times a week, and an occasional Coke or Dr. Pepper -- sometimes the sugar and caffeine just feels sooooooo good. I've had tomato bleu cheese soup 2x since the BFP. I've had deli meats at least 3 times. I took cold medicine for 4 days straight last week (feeling guilty about it the whole time) because it was the only way I could breathe/sleep. Oh, and I got a filling with local anesthetic at the dentist today. (Maybe it's all the sweet tea. :o )

[Amaye]

cpbride Wish l could see that article. For some reason, my craving for chocolate has suddenly increased! Not good.....

Emmjay Me too - l have to wait till 20 weeks for the big U/S so l have a while to wait. Well, not that it really matters as we are not finding out. DH really doesn't want to find out and I'm half and half on it - so we decided no.

kellyann1972 Sounds like you had a lovely night! ;) That must be scary that he can jump out. Oh..the things to look forward too!:D :eek:

Confession A small cup of coffee M-F, definitely more carb then l should even be thinking of, glass of champagne once in a while, once/twice have had my steak more medium then well-done....oops!!

[lindybug]

confessions: I have not exercised since the day before Thanksgiving. I drink 2-3 glasses of regular (caffeinated) iced tea a day, and not nearly enough water or milk. Don't think I've had anything with protein in it for days. Oh, and I sometimes forget my prenatal vitamin. What is wrong with me?!?

[Sophia]

Confessions Sprite. All the freaking time. We're out and I need more now, darn it. We never keep soda in the house because I feel it's just empty calories, but I started drinking it to soothe my nausea and now I'm hooked. I never even really liked Sprite before. I've always ben a root beer or Dr. Pepper girl.

I frequently forget to take my prenatal vitamins. Even though DH reminds me.

I haven't exercised in ages.

*****

I was out today and bought a body pillow. It's the Back 'N Belly Contoured Body Pillow (http://store.yahoo.com/leachco/backnbelly.html), by the same company that makes the Snoogle. I liked it better than the Snoogle because you can flip from right side to left side without having to reposition the darn thing.

While I was at the store I also looked at the crib and dresser I want, in the specific color I liked best online. I'm 100% sold on it now, but I still need to take DH to the store with me to see it in person, although he likes it from seeing it online--it's the the Baby's Dream Infinity in Chestnut (http://www.babysdream.com/catalog/infinity_col.htm), which is the color shown. I think instead of the dresser they show there I'd rather get the Combo (without the hutch) (http://www.babysdream.com/catalog/changing_iniy_1.htm).

I've also narrowed down the travel system I want, the Graco Metrolite in Delancy Print (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005NZ2K/qid=1137708702/br=1-1/ref=br_lf_ba_1//102-2029068-9240131?v=glance&s=baby&n=542442). I saw it at TRU before I went to the other store. I had already seen it online but needed to see it in person. DH gave that his tentative approval as well, after seeing it online.

[Lil_Mrs_0702]

Alright I'm back. Oh it was so great to have the u/s! I actually found out that we are a week ahead so we are due June 21st!
We are having a baby!!! BOY
I am so excited for our little suprise!!!

[CarlaB]

Congrats Lil_Mrs_0702, how exciting!!

[rande]

Lil_Mrs_0702- Congrats on the wonderful news! You will have so much fun with your little one!

[mia's mama]

Congrats Lil_Mrs_! :D How exciting!!!

Darla- What an awful comment. Clearly that woman is batteling her own insercurities to make such a rude and inappropriate statement. Sheesh!
Way to go for standing up to her...I propbably would have sulked away and then been pissed at myself later. :rolleyes:

Confessions- I FREQUENTLY forget my prenantal vitamin (bad mommy!), don't drink nearly enough water (but I'm getting better!), have had sushi 4 times this pregnancy (though I limit the ammount of raw stuff and only eat from very reputable places), have had sips of DH's red wine here and there, eat soft cheeses and the occassional deli sandwhich and drink one cup of FULLY caffeniated coffee each week...1/2 caff, 1/2 decaf on the other days.

Big U/S- Mine isn't even scheduled yet...but like emmjay, it won't be until early March sometime. :rolleyes:

Sophia Great choices on the baby gear!

[klav]

Congrats Lil_Mrs_! How exciting!!! that is too awsome!!

[makena32204]

lil_mrs- Congrats!

Thanks all of you for your support. I guess we all have those hormonal moments and it doesnt help when you get rude comments like that.

confessions- I drink one cup of caffeinated coffee per day. I just need it! :rolleyes: I've been addicted to carbs, any kind, and have completely slacked off on my exercise since I had m/s. I havent been drinking as much water as I should be, but it was so hard to drink water for the longest time. It's getting better, but it's still a struggle.

[LMG462]

Lil_Mrs_0702 Congratulations!!! :D

[Mystikal]

Next OB appointment is Feb. 16, my u/s appt is January 26 at 8:30. :D I'm so excited! Less than a week!!

Confessions you're all going to think I'm a bad mommy after this!
I frequently forget to take my prenatal vitamin. (I remembered every day during the first trimester, though.) I drink caffeinated sodas several times a week. I haven't exercised in about two months. I eat deli subs (and sometimes tuna!!) I have eaten McDonald's twice this week. :o :eek:

makena how horrible! We were playing guess the gender at work the other day and one girl told me I was going to have twin boys because my butt is getting so big. :mad: People have no tact. ((HUGS))

[mrst2b2003]

13 weeks today finally:) just one more week till I'm in the second trimester with the rest of you.

Lil_Mrs_0702-Congrats on your news. That is so exciting.



Big U/S- Mine in scheduled for March 2nd. It seems so far away.


Confessions- I had a salad the other day with Goat cheese on it and felt guilty after, and I really need to drink more water.


Sophia-Great choices on baby stuff....you are so far ahead of me. I haven't even started looking yet.


Had my Ultrascreen test last week, and everything came back fine. So now I just have the neural tube test at my 16 week appointment.


Hope you all have a great weekend:)


Amy

[Lil_Mrs_0702]

Here's the u/s pics from today! Feel free to post any of them in the front.
BTW- Please switch my due date to June 21st. I hope you guys don't mind that I stick around. Maybe I will be 2 weeks late.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6df38b3127cce96e95515e0e300000016109AbtmzFs5c6

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6df38b3127cce96e95513e0e500000016109AbtmzFs5c6

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6df38b3127cce96e96f6b61b000000016109AbtmzFs5c6

[Lil_Mrs_0702]

And finally here is my 18 week belly shot. This can also be posted.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6df38b3127cce96e97459a02700000025139AbtmzFs5c6

I don't really have a before but I guess I can post this for comparison.
Before baby...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cc25b3127cce95feca359c4100000016109AbtmzFs5c6

A month ago.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6df38b3127cce96ea897a010600000036109AbtmzFs5c6

[sunchaser26]

Congrats Lil_Mrs_0702, how exciting!! Look at those u/s photos! I have to ask how did you do with drinking all that water and holding it for over an hour for the u/s...

[Lizard]

Congrats Lil_Mrs_0702 on your news!!!!! :D :D :D I'll just put "It's a surprise!" by your due date in the 2nd post.

[a_spark]

Lil_Mrs_0702, Congrats!! How exciting!!! :D And your belly is so cute.

I am loving all of these confessions. Makes me feel like I'm not such a bad mom after all! :)

[Wrighty26]

Oh my word, I am SOOO behind! My modem at home is on crack-- it's really cutting into my computer time!

Thanks Lizard for setting up this new thread! Yay to the 2nd trimester :)

Lil_Mrs_0702 - Congrats!!! Your belly shots are SOOO cute :)

Sophia - I SOOO need to get that pillow, or something like it. I really don't think the Snoogle will work for me because I do shift in the middle of the night!

Confessions: I've been drinking a Coke Zero every day after work (weird craving, since I've never been a big soda drinker), I've eaten sushi (all cooked) a couple of times, I eat WAY too many carbs, and a lot more sugar than my body is used to! I've started to have a craving for chocolate (also odd, since it usually gives me headaches)-- and last night I ate pancakes for dinner :rolleyes:

My next appt is Wednesday-- I'm looking forward to hearing the h/b again and seeing if I've gained any weight (I feel like I have--so we shall see!). I'm also looking forward to scheduling the u/s!!

I hope everyone has a great weekend :)

[Sophia]

Lil_Mrs, congrats!!! :D How exciting! The u/s pix are so adorable, and you look great.

I can't wait till my big u/s, not that I know when that will be. I'll ask next Friday when I go for the blood draw for the triple screen.

mrst2b2003, glad your Ultrascreen came back good. :) I have a triple screen next Friday--still nervous about it.

Baby Gear So I have a few things picked out already, as I posted yesterday. I want to start buying stuff but it feels kind of weird to buy stuff already, even though I know a couple of you have already ordered your cribs and/or bought the stroller/travel system. Maybe I'll decide after DH see stuff this weekend. He thinks it's too early, though. :rolleyes: Oh, I also almost bought a few Carters Just One Year layette items at Target yesterday--the ones with the duckies (http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/sr=1-6/qid=1137766904/ref=sr_1_6/602-3333563-9901429?%5Fencoding=UTF8&asin=B000AVZVIU). I don't usually like yellow, but I LOVE duckies. :)

[Sophia]

Sophia - I SOOO need to get that pillow, or something like it. I really don't think the Snoogle will work for me because I do shift in the middle of the night!

After the first night using it, I can say I'm pleased. I still need to get used to it, especially the head/neck end (I'm used to a lower pillow), but I love that I can switch sides and immediately snuggle in and be comfy. I slept pretty well last night. :)

[klav]

Lil_Mrs_0702 you look wonderful!! too funny after your announcement. not sure if it had anything to do with it but I dreamt I had the same last night!! but for some reason heshe looked like 6monthes? and talked?LOL Love for you to stick around!!

Dh keeps asking when we will know..LOL guess not for another month I belive

Confessions last night for dinner.. finished my nacho's I had for lunch. not feeling well then ate popcorn... small glass of milk.. a Zantac, I think that was it I did have cooked shushi on thurs. night... and this am I had 2 donuts anda decaf coffee and O-yeah I have not taken my Vitamins because they were makeing me sick but took hal of them this am...

a_spark I agree with you I don't feel so bad anymore because I'm not alone!!

Sophia where do you get the snoogle?

[mmisabel]

Hi ladies,

Not too much to report. We scheduled our big u/s for February 10th, 3 weeks from today. BUT we are holding onto Team Yellow. I just love a good surprise. My next appointment with the MD is February 6th.

Lil' Mrs - Congrats on the u/s. Belly pics are great, is this your first?

Sophia - I love that crib. Are you getting the convertable because that's the kind you wanted or did you just like the style of the crib more? I am also planning on getting the Graco Metrolite in Delancy. The Quattro just seemed to cumbersome to me.

We started looking into daycares. It's pretty pricey but we found a few places that are more reasonable. People I've talked to said we are starting at the right time as they are just doing there fall schedule and spots fill up quickly.

[klav]

mmisabel awsome!!
what is the diffrence between the two strollers? is it just the weight?
Iwas looking at the windsor, Quattro tour because we can't find the classic pooh

Sophia I missed the crib what one is it?
I'll have to go back and look

[klav]

Sophia found It I love it close to what we wanted but someone might give us there white one. so I may take it? I really wanted a dark chrry convertable crib but what are ya going to do when you can get one for free! plus the fact we have two full size frames in the basement for when heshe get's bigger.

[Sophia]

Klav, I saw the Snoogle at Target, Toys R Us (we don't have a Babies R Us yet, but I heard we will soon) and the locally owned non-chain store, Pink & Blue, where I bought the Back 'N Belly Pillow.

The crib we're getting (I see you found it) also comes in a light Honey color and a darker Cherry, as well as a very pretty color called Amber that looks like root beer to me. :)

I chose the Metrolite stroller over the Quattro because it's much lighter--about 18 lbs compared to 30. I love the look of the Quattro, though, but I think the Delancy print colors on the Metrolite are snazzy and make up for the plainer frame.

mmisabel, since this will be our last child (my other 2 are 13 yo and 10 1/2 yo), we wanted a convertible because we figure that way we're buiying the child's furniture for the next 18+ years. I also like the way convertibles look. I had also liked the Baby's Dream Serenity a lot, but the Infinity is more gender neutral and classic looking.

[Lil_Mrs_0702]

u/s pics questions-
Water- I drank a bottle of water (20oz) at the hour mark before and then drank on the ride over just until I felt the urge to pee. It worked out perfectly and the tech complimented me on filling my bladder. After she initially found the baby and did a few measurements (10 min maybe) she let me use the restroom and then she did most of her measurements. The baby is less active when the bladder is full because it had less room which is better for some pics and then after I empty it she waits until the baby moves to get certain shots and measurements. It's really crazy!

This is my first u/s with this baby. I had the option to come in for a 10 week but with the last baby I got screwed in hospital bills because that insurance company didn't find the early one medically necessary.

Klav- I have been having a ton of dreams lately with either sex. Last night it was a little boy and he was huge! He was eating solids and everything... I remember in my dream I fell asleep on my parents couch and he just came over and started feeding himself! Weird huh!

Confessions- I also love the little confessions. It's nice to know that no one is perfect.

[Amaye]

Lil_Mrs_0702 Congratulations!! I saw your news last night - that's great! Your belly picture looks great! l can't wait for my belly to be that big.

Question - how do you guys get such good pictures of your ultrasound scanned? When l scanned mine, they were really dark!

[Lizard]

Lil_Mrs_0702 - I've been meaning to tell you this, but your boy's name choice of Edge is cool as hell. :D Not sure how you decided on that name, but when I think Edge I think of this guy... hubba hubba:

http://augustachronicle.com/images/headlines/070801/WOMEN_WRESTLING_EDGELR.jpg

Another Confession - I've been eating Greek salads, complete with the ominous feta cheese, at least once a week. They taste too good!

I've been perusing furniture sites, and although I'd been sold on the idea of a convertible crib for future use, I've been drawn to the traditional looking cribs lately. Something very simple and classic. Who knows what we'll end up with though. :rolleyes:

Movement - I think I posted a week ago or so about possibly feeling movement. Well, that hasn't happened since and I'm thinking that's not what I was feeling. :( I have had a weird unsettled stomach feeling this week, but nothing that I would definitively say is movement. Hopefully soon!

Have a great day and great weekend everyone!

[Lil_Mrs_0702]

Liz- DH found out that there was a wrestler named Edge and that's why he agreed to move it to middle name. Now it will be Collin Edge Warren if it's a boy.

[klav]

Amaye I set the resloution to high and that helped

Lil_Mrs_0702 I told Dh and he so wants a girl. he was talking to heshe this am!!

[mmisabel]

Klav - I also saw that pillow on amazon.com, I think it is about $55. The Quattro is about 10lbs more than the Metrolite. For me the Quattro was too cumbersome, but it's definitely a much more sturdy stroller, so it all depends on what you're looking for.

Sophia - That's a good idea about the crib. We will probably have 1 more and then by done, so I may be looking at a more traditional crib for this baby.

[maryanne]

16w3d

I keep thinking of the edge from U2 when I see that name --which always makes me smile since they are one of my favorites...

I have been so tired this week, I can't get enough sleep...isn't the energy supposed to come back in the 2nd trimester?

[sunchaser26]

Maryanne,

I know I have been thinking the same thing... I have been extremely tired these past few days so glad it is Friday so I can go home and get some much needed rest.

All this talking about cribs and strollers is making me think I better start looking again this weekend. DH and I like the crib at Target called Kalani by Da Vinci but we are a bit apprehensive about getting a crib from Target. For those of you that have bought cribs before or know what you are getting, if you don't mind me asking how much did you spend??

I would like one from Pottery Barn not too bad, but the one we really like from Ragazzi in just way too $$$.

[Mystikal]

I was wondering why I wasn't getting updates on the replies to this thread and then I realized it was a new thread and I hadn't subscribed. D'oh! :o

Lil_Mrs Love the pictures. The third u/s shot looks like the baby is looking right at us and waving. :) I can't wait to have mine done!

So, for those of you finding out the gender, are you planning on sharing the news with your families? If so, how will you do it?
I'm thinking of scanning some copies at wal-mart on their kodak picture maker and then adding the text "reserved for your grandson/daughter, expected to arrive June, 2002." And putting it in a frame. Cheesy?

[Wrighty26]

I forgot to post this earlier, but I really think that I have been feeling baby movement! I felt a tickling/fluttering sensation a couple of days ago in my lower belly (below the belly button) and I felt it again today. It's a weird sensation to describe, but it's definitely not gas. Both times I have been sitting back (in the same kinda lounge position) in a chair at work. I guess only time will tell if it's the real thing!

Sharing the gender news - We are DEFINITELY going to let everyone know, but we probably won't do anything special to share the news. I'll probably just end up calling everyone after the appt and screaming the news to them over the phone! I don't think we are going to share the name until right before the due date (my friend just did this-- she shared the name at the baby shower and it was a really sweet moment).

I know some of you have mentioned dreams... mine have managed to get even more vivid in the past couple of weeks-- to the point where I don't want to wake up because I'm enjoying my dream! I actually turned my alarm off on Thursday-- and the rationalization was to "just until I finish my dream."

[Sophia]

So, for those of you finding out the gender, are you planning on sharing the news with your families? If so, how will you do it?

I keep going back and forth. I'm horrible at keeping secrets, though, and I know I'll want to register for a few gender-specific items, so we'll probably tell people. I'll probably just call my parents, and DH will call his parents, and just tell them. I don't like making too big a deal out of things.

Wrighty, yay for feeling movement! How exciting! I sometimes go a day or two without noticing any for-sure movements.

*****

I just took another belly shot. It looks like 13 weeks and 15w2d are almost the same, but I swear I'm bigger now. I think it's the different clothes.

Threadmistress, you may post this at the front.

http://img5.ranchoweb.com/images/padme_amidala/bellyshotscomposite2.jpg

[klav]

Sophia WOW!!
you really look prego!! wish I had some sort of defination instaed of looking fat!
I was thinking about not telling but then how do your register for the accent peices you want in the room? if anyone would get you that or blankets and such!1 so I think we may spill the beans

[Sophia]

Yeah, well, I'm only 4'11" so there's no place for anything to go but out. :o

[ShelbyMay]

Yeah, well, I'm only 4'11" so there's no place for anything to go but out. :o

Same here at 5'1" -- I feel huge! :rolleyes:

Nothing very interesting to add today...I ordered a Snoogle (the original) from Amazon and will give that a try when it comes in next week. I am having trouble staying on my side, and I thought it might help. If not, I think I can return it to BRU.

The information I got from the hospital says to call between 15-20 weeks to schedule a tour. I kind of want to call now, but I don't want to look too... I dunno -- geeky? Eager, anyway. :o Maybe I will wait until 17 or 18 weeks and then nonchalantly call, as if it almost slipped my mind. ;)

I wanna go on our tour! :p

[Can't_Wait]

MkvhI'm really having a hard time finding gender-neutral bedding that isn't a *theme*. Well, unless you count the over-$500 variety! So my mom is going to make my bedding. We're planning on using a few (three?) companion fabrics (stripe, plaid, etc., in the same color scheme). Yeah, I've looked at www.javisdavis.com & really like some of their fabric sets. Not sure if we'll go with that yet... still looking around. I wish I was a great sewer & I'd just make my own. I do know what you mean about being over $500 for the non-theme bedding. We are going to find out the sex so I do want bedding to reflect the gender (colors mainly).

anyone doing the testing for downs and spinabifita? In 3 weeks we will do the quad screen along with the screening for cystic fibrosis.

Makena32204 Sorry people are so rude & nasty!

Belly Hair I get my bikini area waxed every month too so maybe I'll add my belly next time. It isn't too bad at this point but I do notice the hair more than normal. Maybe it is darker?

Confession I will drink iced tea on occassion when eating out. I do not refrain from eating deli meat- I love sandwiches especially when out to eat for lunch. I do eat eggs over-easy on occasion- might have some this weekend b/c that sounds pretty good! Other than that, I think that has been it for now.

Sophia With the pillow that you bought, do you find that you can put the pillow easily between your knees? I have to have something inbetween my knees so it would be great if I could have a body pillow that would allow this. Also, what do you usually do with your arms with this pillow? Currently I sleep with one arm under my regular pillow & one hand inbetween my knees (with the blanket).

So, for those of you finding out the gender, are you planning on sharing the news with your families? If so, how will you do it? Yes, I don't think it would be easy to keep it a secret from our family. Plus if we didn't tell them, we couldn't register for anything gender specific. Also, I couldn't show any of the baby stuff that we buy. Much too difficult! As far as how we'll tell them, I'm not sure. I'm not feeling too creative at the moment!


I had my OB appointment today & heard the heartbeat for the first time (we got to see it on the ultrasound the last time but not hear it). That was really exciting. The heartrate was 152 & would jump up to 160 when the baby would move. DH was pretty excited to hear the heartbeat as well. Does anyone know what they say about heartrate related to whether it is a boy or a girl?

We got our lab slip to do the quad screening in 3 weeks. It is up to us whether we do it or not, but I think that we will. They will also screen me to see if I am a carrier of cystic fibrosis. Dr. said they are screening everyone who opts to get the quad screen.

We got our BIG ultrasound scheduled for February 27! Very excited for this date. Our next regular OB appointment is scheduled for February 17th.

Everything else went well at the appointment- blood pressure was good & no sugar or protein in urine. As far as weight goes, I was excited to see that I only gained 1 pound in the last 4 weeks. I had thought that my intense hunger had gone away & I was right. It might have also helped that I started working out a couple weeks ago. The appointment before I had gained 3 pounds in 3 weeks. So total I am up 4 pounds this pregnancy which I am okay with.

I am wearing pretty much all maternity clothes at this point but the pants are all 1st/2nd trimester pants so they fit really good. Old Navy has had great sales at their stores (not as big of sales on-line) I've bought some shirts for $2-$5, pants for $10 & some sweaters for $5.

I don't think I look very pregnant yet but I saw an old co-worker the other day & she took one look at me & said, "Are you pregnant?" I was amazed as I thought I was hiding it pretty well (I didn't tell my boss until yesterday!).

[maybebaby]

Wrighty26, I think I have been feeling movement too. Mostly when I'm lying down very still...sometimes it just feels like the bottom of my stomach gets very hard for a few sections (baby pushing?). I hope that's what it is!

The heartbeat rates--well, you know they say fast heartbeat is a girl. But it's supposed to be an old wives' tale.

Sophia, you look great! Totally pregnant. I fear I just look heavy. I haven't told my work yet but plan to in the next two weeks. I was hoping to do it after the big ultrasound.

[Sophia]

Sophia With the pillow that you bought, do you find that you can put the pillow easily between your knees? I have to have something inbetween my knees so it would be great if I could have a body pillow that would allow this. Also, what do you usually do with your arms with this pillow? Currently I sleep with one arm under my regular pillow & one hand inbetween my knees (with the blanket).

Yeah, I can do several things easily: hook my top leg over the pillow, or tuck the pillow between both legs, or stretch my legs out. As far as the arms, I generally tend to "hug" myself anyway, so I'm kind of used to not stretching my arms out. I mainly keep my arms tucked up next to me, but I have also put my bottom arms under the pillow.

maybebaby, thanks. :) I like my belly, and DH keeps saying how cute it is. :)

*****

We went out to eat last night and even though I was hungry and feel like I finally have my old appetite back, I couldn't finish all my food. Of course, that used to sometimes happen at that restaurant pre-preg, too, because they have large portions, so I guess I am back to normal. Yay!

Don't want to jinx myself, but my nausea/vomiting and even my acid reflux have totally disappeared. It's awesome. *knock on wood*

[Sophia]

DH & I just bought this crib today.

Baby's Dream Infinity in Chestnut (shown)

http://www.babysdream.com/img_product/Infinity_collection_b.jpg

We got a slightly different chest, though.

Baby's Dream Star Chest/Changing Table in Chestnut

http://www.babysdream.com/img_product/chan_star_m.jpg

[klav]

Sophia Very nice crib!!
i went today to look at the one a friend was giving me. let's just say it was not what I was thnking at all sorta looks like one of those hospital cribs. but what was I to say not I don't want it. So we packed it in my car where it still sits until I find a good will to drop it at. Poo I had high expectations and I don't know why?
So I went back to look at the crib both Dh and I love it's a Park ave from bassett going to see if there's anywhere that has it cheeper than the 500.00 price tag BRU has it at.

heart beats I've herad the same about the high number being a girl but also hear it's an old wives tale?

[Soulmate]

I am back from vacation and can finally try to keep up with the thread!!

Confessions I eat candy/sugar like a non-preggo (dr. says it is ok since I am not having trouble with weight gain (+2lbs) ). I drink 2 cups of non-decaf tea/day. I rarely eat veggies or fruit since my appetite has not fully returned and they are not high enough in calories and I'd lose weight. I still eat fast food when the mood strikes and eat lunchmeat 2-3x/week. Also, emotionally I am still in denial that I am actually going to have this baby. I cannot bring myself to walk into a maternity store (a mixed store like ON is ok) or start thinking about baby products.

Belly Hair Yup :D It is kinda funny to me. It is most noticable in the shower or in good lighting.

Baby Movement I too think I started to feel the baby move this week but it is very hard to say for sure. Things most definitely feel different down there and I get intermittant sensations that I've never had before. I sneezed a couple of days ago while sitting with a belt on and it felt like a worm was writhing in my uterus area. Really bizzare!

So, for those of you finding out the gender, are you planning on sharing the news with your families? If so, how will you do it? Yes, I am done with keeping secrets since I kept my pregnancy a secret for so long. I am naturally very open and it kills me to not tell people things. I fully realize the bombardment of baby clothes I will receive!

Sophia You are looking fabulous! What a gorgeous baby belly!

Lil_Mrs Congrats on your news! How exciting! I can't believe we are getting to that stage so quickly!

So without much more adieu...here are my most recent belly pics! You may replace my old belly pic on the first page with this one. Let me know if it is too big...I can alter it if it is.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/twinkiestuff/b52f95a3.jpg

[July&August2006Mommies]

*** Updated to here! ***

[Mystikal]

Bumping us - where the heck is everyone today??

[nuhmah]

We had a super busy day today - I had 2 concerts (two different groups and sets of music, ugh!), and we also did a TON of demo in the new family room-to-be!

Body Hair - I think my body is all the hair from my legs and putting it in weird places. My legs look like I shaved them yesterday (even though it was like a week ago, at least), but my tummy looks like I should be shaving THAT instead.

Maternity Clothes - I got some great pants from Gap, just wanted to mention. Their pants are soooo comfy, I can't wait to get some more! I am to the point where I am almost in maternity pretty daily (or wanting to be!), so I need to get a few more pieces.

[Wrighty26]

Happy Monday-- ugh!

It's really exciting to hear that most of you are feeling like your old selves again! I really don't know how some of you made it through the first trimester...

Sophia - I really like the crib and the dresser! Must check out Baby's Dream cribs!

Soulmate - Your belly is looking cute! The 'things' (I'm still hestitant to officially call it movement) I've been feeling are strange, too - but I welcome them if it's the baby!

Belly Hair - I'm generally a hairy person (I'm Greek-- it's in genes I suppose!), and if anything the hair on my belly has just gotten a little darker. My hair in general is growing like a weed!

I weighed myself at the gym on Saturday (normal time, same scale) and I'm up 3 lbs from my pre-pregnancy weight. I was both happy and sad about this. It's definitely going to be hard to see the scale go up-- although I'm pretty sure the 3lbs that I have gained are all in chest because I swear it's growing AGAIN! Oh- and I've discovered my new love-- a love for Target's Monster Trail Mix. At least it's kinda healthy, right?? :D

[makena32204]

Good Morning, Everyone!

We had a very busy weekend since my IL’s were here from PA. We went to the beach yesterday and let me be the first to tell all of you, your skin is definitely more sensitive when you are preggo! My arms and legs are burnt and we were only there for a little over an hour! :eek:

We have also decided on a stroller. We like the Graco Quattro Tour Travel System in Mocha. My IL’s were going to buy it for us, but since the warranty starts from the date of purchase, it didn’t make sense to have the warranty for 6 months that it will be sitting in a closet! So, they are going to get it for us a little closer to the date.

I had my doctor appt on Friday afternoon. Everything went well. We got to listen to the baby’s heartbeat for the first time, since during our last u/s we only saw the heartbeat. The heartbeat was 154. The doctor said my weight was good and everything was going well. They also drew blood for the last part of the NT test (I think that’s the one).

Finally - I think I am finally out of the m/s stage! I am feeling really well and I hope I didnt just jinx myself!

Threadmistress…..my next appt with u/s is Feb 22nd!

[makena32204]

I forgot to mention....my doctor's office has the newest u/s equipment and it must be pretty high tech b/c I [B]dont[B] have to drink a ton of water before my next u/s!!! I was so excited when I found this out! I have a small bladder to begin w/, so I was worried that I would pee my pants!

[klav]

HEY ALL!!
so i WAS WONDERING IF i MENTIONED THIS BEFORE FORGIVE ME IF (caplock oops)I have.
I was checking out strollers this weekend and found that there are only 5 well at least w/ Graco. that will hold a baby up to 30lb and 32 inches all the rest are 22 lb 29 Inches. and if your a tall couple I've been told to watch out fort his. so then here's the delema.... do we get the travel system that holds the reg 22lb. or get the one that holds the 30lbs. the one that holds 30lbs. only comes seperate and the car seat is about 139.99. by itself!:eek:
then to getthe stroller it's another 139.99 but it hold the kid till 50lb.
or do we suck it up and get the travel system or the Quattro that will last for a short time ans upgrade when we have to?:confused:
So.. talked last night w/Dh when he got hme rom fishing and I think we may do a combo with the snapand go? not sure I think we need to talk abit more because I don't think he knows the travel systems weight of 30lbs it self?

so my weekend was relaxing 3 movies(netflix) and some light house cleaning!

[Lizard]

Klav - That's a good question! I hadn't really paid attention to weights and heights, but maybe I should have. We just got the Quattro along with the car seat, knowing that we'll have to get a bigger car seat eventually. I'll have to check the weight and height limits on that.

makena - I wish I had a beach nearby to go to! I've been daydreaming of taking a short cruise before the baby comes, but unfortunately it's just a daydream. That doesn't stop me from finding really good deals and sending them to DH though, LOL. :)

Just checking in.... there's really nothing to report though. Boring weekend - we just hung out, did some house cleaning, ran a few errands and watched football yesterday. Oh, and I bought some new bras... ahh comfort. We still have random boxes sitting in the room that will be the nursery, so I need to get those moved out sometime. The closet in that room has sliding doors, and I'm thinking I might take them off so it feels roomier and the closet's more easily accessible. I saw someone else on the boards do that same thing, and it looked really nice. I'll also need to paint the closet the same color as the room (which is currently a limey green).

2 more days until we meet with our new doc and hopefully get an u/s appt. set up. I'm getting very excited! Also, we should have the results of our quad screen within the next day or two, assuming my old doctor calls me. If he doesn't, I'll ask my new doc to let me know after they transfer my records.

Today is the first day I've put on my work clothes and thought that I looked pregnant. :) I think it's the sweater I'm wearing today. I'm still waiting for the baby to do some definitive kicks... I feel things that I think might be kicks, but I can't say for sure.

Have a great day ladies!

[makena32204]

klav- I dont know if this will help or not, but the salesman at BRU explained to us that the Graco Quattro Tour strollers are actually rated to hold infants w/out the infant car seat. There is a flap where the child's legs go thru the stroller that flips up and locks in, so that if you laid the baby in the car seat, he wouldnt be able to slid out the bottom. I dont know if that makes sense or not. If you ask at BRU, they might be able to explain better than I can. Anyway - this might solve the dilemma for you once your infant is greater than 22 lbs or too long for the infant car seat.

[Sophia]

Stroller/Travel System Weight Guidelines: I'm confused. Are some of you saying that the Graco strollers only go to 22 lbs/29 inches? Those sound like the weight limits for the SnugRide carseat, not the stroller. I had several Graco strollers with DS & DD and used them waaaay after 22 lbs/29 inches.

I just looked on gracobaby.com, and the Recommended Use for the Metrolite says:

This stroller is for infants and children up to 4 years and less than 40 lbs. The SnugRide infant car seat is to be used rear-facing only and is for infants 5 lbs to 22 lbs and less than 29 inches tall.

And for the Quattro says:

Stroller: For infants and children up to 4 years old & less than 40 lbs. Car Seat: Rear facing for infants 5 lbs to 22 lbs. & less than 29”

If the concern is that the baby will outgrow the infant car seat too soon, you may want know that Baby Bargains recommends getting an infant car seat because they fit newborns much better than the convertible car seats that claim to start at 5 or 6 pounds. I tried that once and even though the car seat may claim it's designed for newborns, they really don't fit right. Also, be aware that a convertible car seat will not snap into the stroller the way an infant seat will, nor will you be able to use it as a carrier when grocery shopping, etc. Just something to think about. I plan to get an infant car seat because I think they work better for newborns.

Also, you may want to check the Car Seat thread in Parenting. They explain that even if the baby is longer than 29", what really matters in how tall the baby is in the torso and how high his/her ears and shoulders are compared to the slots for the straps and the back of the seat. This is because some baby's are long in the legs with short torsos. Also, it's best/safest to keep baby rear-facing as long as possible, even if he/she meets the weight/height guidelines for going forward facing, and even if the baby's legs are bent at the knee. I kept mine rear-facing for a year.

[klav]

makena32204 thanks but I think the delema is more the the car seat than the stroller. I did see those...

Sophia sorry for the confusion I wa mostly talking about the travel system strollers with the car seats and even the new harmony model that's out now at BRU. I know the storllers hold up to 40-50 lbs but I'm a bit worried about the car seat beacuse I was such a long baby(23") and my DH is 6'2" not sure how long he was? I guess average? I want something that will last linger than 29inches and the majority of the ones I looked at with the travel systems and alone in the car seat Isle at BRU all were the 22 lb and 29 inches. I want something to last a bit longer than normal and I do understand the child had to face rear for a year. So I was looking for something that would be a better car seat for an infant to the longest possible max I could find?
Sorry I was not really talking about the strollers. but I also noticed the car seats with the larger lengthes were alot more expensive and come seperat than all the travel systems you see alot of. I did see fusion from Graco that may be what we go with?

[Sophia]

makena32204 thanks but I think the delema is more the the car seat than the stroller. I did see those...

If you're thinking of going the convertible car seat route from birth, I strongly recommend checking the Car Seat thread and Baby Bargains for specific recommendations.

[mkvh]

Hey ladies! Checking in to our beautiful new thread. (Thank you, Threadmistress(es)!!!)

I was down with a migraine from Wednesday afternoon throught Saturday. No fun. And it finally took a second prescription from the OB to kick it. This is the second one in less than a month, and I am so worried that they will keep recurring. It was awful. But now I am back!!!

Confessions--(Loving these, BTW!) I have had 2 glasses of red wine. I eat tuna salad every other week or so (it tastes good!). I just had lunch meat last night...mmm! And I have a caffienated beverage pretty much daily.

Baby Stuff--I'm so thankful for the discussion on weight limits on the infant seats. We tend to have large babies on both sides of our families (my DH's niece is so big she's never been ON a growth chart :rolleyes: ), so that certainly is a concern for us. I'm guessing we'll just have to move to the infant/convertible seat more quickly than most.

Non-theme baby stuff--My mom found a site that has a line of GREAT non-theme nursery decor. It's a little pricier than I had hoped, but I found EXACTLY what I want, no sewing required. The site is www.dreamtimebaby.com.

Threadmistress, can you please update my age to 29?? Thanks!

Hope all of you are feeling well.

[Sophia]

Soulmate, thanks! Your belly is so cute! I see definite growth.

klav (and Wrighty), thanks about the crib. Aside from liking the style, we also liked that Baby Bargains gives the company an A rating. BTW, the prices on Baby's Dream furniture is very reasonable. The crib was $300 and the dresser was $280. We were very pleased with the quality, too. You should check them out.

Lizard, hope you like your new doc!

klav, most infant car seats go to around those same weights/lengths. Even taking that into consideration, Baby Bargains suggests getting an infant seat and then upgrading to a convertible later because of the better fit. But like I said in my previous post, if you want to use a convertible car seat from birth, check the Car Seat thread in Parenting as well as Baby Bargains for specific recommendations. Some of them fit newborns much better than others, regardless of what the car seat maker says in it's weight/height guidelines.

[Sophia]

mkvh, Happy Birthday!

I hope you don't get many more migraines. BTW, which bedding did you like from that site?

[CarlaB]

Mkvh, what a great site!! I think just in the 2 seconds I spent browsing it since you posted, I have picked both boy and girl bedding!! I love the girl one that I am covetting and it is on sale, but I don't find out the sex until 3/28!! And I know it will be all gone by then...sigh, or we'll be having a boy. ;)

Happy Birthday by the way and I hope your headaches are gone for good.

[makena32204]

mkvh - Happy Birthday!

non-theme baby stuff- We bought the "ABC Bedding" from BabyGap and really liked it. My DH actually picked it out, so how could I say no?? (plus, we had a 20% coupon and gift cards)

[klav]

ok what is the convertable car seat? I have not even looked at those?

[klav]

http://www.gracobaby.com/catalog/product.aspx?productSubBrand=Infant%20SafeSeat™%20 (Step%201)&modelNumber=8A03QST&CategoryID=1 this isone I was talking about

[Sophia]

Infant Car Seats are only for rear facing and only go up to approx. 22 inches/29 lbs, or thereabouts, depending on the manufacturer.

Convertible Car Seats are rear facing for infants and then convert to forward facing for babies over a year. They generally go up to at least 40 lbs, although some brands/models go higher.

That one you posted is an Infant Car Seat.

BTW, the SnugRide (the one that comes with all Graco Travel Sytems) is Baby Bargain's top pick. It gets an excellent rating.

[mmisabel]

Hi ladies,

Good news! My midwife just called to say my AFP came back within normal limits, so I have no additional risk for downs, neurol tube disorders or trisomy (i can't remember if it's 13 or 18). It's a relief to hear, but also not a guarantee.

Makena - I was also told no prep for my u/s. Very glad about that one.

Car seats - I figure you've got to get the convertable anyways, so whether they go into it a little sooner or a little later than you intended doesn't really matter. We are probably getting the Snugride too, although I was looking at the Primo Viaggo's.

I'm so jealous someone here was on the beach. We are covered in snow today!!

[klav]

Sophia yeah I know it's an infant seat but it also holds up to 30lb and 32" so I think were going to go with something like this.
I don't think I've seen the convertables?

[cece]

quick post re: infant seats -

we had the prima viaggio infant seat that locked onto the base in the car. i can't remember the height requirement for it, but my son was 23" tall and almost 9#'s at birth, so he outgrew it at 4mos. (by height max requirement and he was just too big for it at that point to be comfortable)

the britax roundabout goes to 40#'s (i think) and the marathon to 60#'s, so he's been in the marathon since 4mos. (we decided to spend the extra $$ to be able to use it to 60#'s). i wouldn't have ever started him in this convertible seat as a nb because it just seems like it would have been enormous for him those 1st couple of months.

will be back later...

-c

[cece]

oh, and the other brilliant thing about starting with the infant seat (vs convertible) is the ability to pop out the seat and run errands with your baby in the seat without having to pull him/her out to transfer to carrier or stroller and then transfer again when back at the car.

*c

[Lil_Mrs_0702]

mmisabel- Yay for a good AFP results!

Carseats/travel systems- We are getting a Graco travel system. We have compared it to the prices of other strollers and infant seats and I think the travel system is only 10 bucks more than an infant seat so you might as well get them both for an extra $10 and have something for the first few months. We'll have to get a larger seat later anyways.
I saw some nice Eddie Bauer car seats at BigLots of all places for like $30. I will probably get that later.

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I saw my friend and her lil boy this weekend. She is going to give me all of his old 6-12 months clothes and a ton of his old toys and bouncers that she no longer needs just in case ;) I can't believe how big he is. He's the same age as the lil boy that I saw last weekend and it is crazy to see how different they are. I hate to say it but you can really tell the difference that good parenting makes. I mean I know that all children develop at different rates but they are with in weeks of eachother and one is walking, speaking, feeding himself, eating solids, investigating his suroundings and the other is still barely crawling and completely bottle fed (doesn't even hold his own bottle). It's the difference between a baby and a toddler- you know.

[sunchaser26]

mkvh,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

[mkvh]

Thanks, sunchaser...I tried to slide that in there, but you caught me!

Infant Seats--Not only does BB rate the Snugride the highest, but our local police force has an "expert" trained in carseat safety who will come to your house and install your carseat and spend about an hour with you discussing best practices, and the Snugride is his one-and-only! He basically told my husband not to consider anything else for an infant. So Snugride it will be. From there on out, he recommends the Britax. I forget which one specifically, though. Maybe either.

[maryanne]

Happy birthday mkvh!! Hope that you have a great one!!!

Very inetresting what the police expert said, I will definitely keep that in mind . And, I am going to check out if we have the same sort of thing in our community.

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So , somehwere over the weekend, I fell in love with a name that I never heard before. It would be perfect if we have a girl (even though I still think it's a boy).

It goes great with the chosen middle name --and has wonderfull alliteration with our last name.

So, I just decided to google it to see if I could find its history and translations...instead I found out that it is the name of *the world's biggest porn star!*

Now, what do I do--what would you guys do?

The name would be

Kianna Arenel K------

[maryanne]

Somebody on CC said that they looked up a name 's usage on the social security website---what a great site.


http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/

Thanks!

[Amaye]

I liking this discussion on Car seats. l have been reading Baby Bargains but we haven't gone into a store yet to check out strollers/travel system.

Had some drama this weekend - l woke up on Sunday and went to the bathroom and it turned out l was bleeding. I called the doctor's office and the doctor on call told me to monitor and if it kept on bleeding to come on. Around noon, it turned into brown blood and l was bleeding less.

I went into the doctors today and it seems that everything is ok. They checked my cervis - nothing, did a sonogram with the "magic wand" and everything looks good. They don't really know what caused it but everything is looking good. My doctor sent me home to relax for the day and monitor the bleeding.

Has this happened to anyone?

[cpbride8203]

This is a very good website that shows places you can go to have your car seat checked once it is installed...

http://www.seatcheck.org/

[Sophia]

Amaye, how scary! Glad everything seems to be ok.

[klav]

Amaye I have had the bleeding but was always brown. and lasted about aa week or so. butagain like your dr. said nothing to worry about.:confused:

[makena32204]

maryanne - that's a tough one. Atleast when the child is young, most of his/her friends wont know the porn star....atleast I hope not.

While we are on the car seat topic, my hospital offers a car seat class for $10. They show you how to install the car seat in YOUR car and offer tips. Plus, they also give me you a Cosco brand car seat if you take the class. It'll be nice to have a spare for my sister who is will be watching my child.

[klav]

makena32204 wow that's cool what car seat do they give you? or do you not know.:)

[makena32204]

klav- all I know is that Costco donates the car seats. But, I figure that I probalby should go to the class anyway AND who can pass up a spare car seat for $10???

[Soulmate]

Amaye How terrifying! I have not had any bleeding or spotting so far but that is not a good sign coming from my body. I'm glad everything is ok. I know some women bleed randomly in their pregnancy and everything turns out fine.

maryanne If we have a girl her initials will be KY. I figure by the time she is old enough to get teased about it she'll have a witty comeback and her self-esteem will be pretty in tact. Plus how many people do you come across today know the names of random porn stars from the 70's? ETA:So, I just decided to google it to see if I could find its history and translations...instead I found out that it is the name of *the world's biggest porn star!* I will tell you now that she is not the worlds biggest porn star. Jenna Jameson is and would have a much bigger recognition factor. I would say among the vast number of porn stars she is pretty obscure in terms of name recognition. Plus it is just the first name. Looking on one of the websites when her name is entered, Jessica's, Julia's, Isabella's, Alexandra's, etc would all have the same issue as Kianna. And Kianna is so beautiful it would be a shame not to use it because of some random porn star.

makena That sounds like an awesome class and deal. It is always important to learn how to install them yourselves.

cpbride Thanks for posting that link! I added it to my bookmarks.

Baby Names This site is awesome too NameVoyager (http://babynamewizard.com/namevoyager/lnv0105.html).

Baby Movement I am 90% sure it is the baby I am feeling. It is a very subtle feeling that feels like wiggling in there. It is a combination of slow moving gas bubbles and a tightening feeling (like a slow constant muscle cramp or twinge). They seem more intense when I am driving and my non-maternity pants are cutting into my belly. It is very cool and VERY bizarre.

I passed my triple screen too!

[Fluffy Bunny]

I'm so far behind I don't think I'll ever catch up.

I have a question to add to the carseat discussion - has anybody looked at the Britax Decathlon or Boulevard with the infant inserts? I'd like to go straight to the convertible seat but am concerned the straps will be too loose. I was wondering if the infant inserts placed the strap positions closer to that of an infant seat.

In other news, we're registered for daycare. It was a little odd to register before I'm even showing, but the director said if we waited much longer that we would be placed on the waiting list.

[maybebaby]

How long did it take to get back the triple screen results?

I called my dr today and she said I was probably ok since they usually contact you within four days if there is a problem (it has been more than that) but that it takes longer to get a "normal" letter. I would rather know definitively and am wondering how long they will take. Thanks in advance.:)

[ShelbyMay]

maryanne I will tell you now that she is not the worlds biggest porn star. Jenna Jameson is and would have a much bigger recognition factor.

ITA -- My first thought when you posted that the name you had picked out was a porn star name was, "They're naming their kid Jenna Jameson?" :D

I don't think you'll have problems with Kianna.

Baby Movement: I don't think I've felt it yet. The sensation that Soulmate described does make me wonder a little, though -- The other night, it was me, DH, and our (rather large) cat all piled into the bed. We somehow ended up all scrunched up with me on my side and my belly smushed up against the cat (who was smushed up between DH and me). I woke up in the middle of the night and turned over to get more comfortable, and as soon as I moved I felt the weirdest sensations -- like abdominal spasms of some sort. I think it was too high up to be the baby, but I've never experienced anything like it before. Weird, huh?

I've also noticed I can do this neat thing (and by "neat", I mean gross and guaranteed to freak out DH) when my stomach is full, now. If I eat a decent-sized meal or drink a lot of liquids, then take a deep breath, I hear this crazy squishing noise like there's not enough room for both my stomach and my lungs. I can do it over and over again. Weird...

[Soulmate]

Real quick...

maybebabyHow long did it take to get back the triple screen results? I had blood drawn on Wed. and they called with the results on Friday but told me it would take approx. 4 days. They told me they would call me regardless, even when it is normal. That would suck to have to wait even if it meant it was normal.

[klav]

Soulmate that web site is cool!

[Lizard]

NameVoyager - That site is neat! I typed in our preferred name for a girl (which we have not told anyone yet), and it says it was popular in the 1920s to the 1940s. :) Not popular AT ALL now, heh.

Triple Screen - Same here, my doctor said it would take "about a week" to get the results back, depending on how busy the lab was. They didn't say whether they'd call if everything was normal, though. I figure I'll mention it during my new doc appt. tomorrow and see if they can find out the results when they transfer my records.

Amaye - Glad to hear everything's OK!!

[Lizard]

Soulmate - I'm glad you posted about what you're feeling, and how it could be the baby... I'm guessing what I'm feeling is the baby, because it kind of feels like gas bubbles and burbles but I have no gas. :D It doesn't really feel like I thought it would feel... but honestly how would I know? LOL

[mmisabel]

I hit the 17 week mark today! Wow!

maybebaby- I had my AFP done on Wednesday night and she called today. However, where I go the lab is all in the same place so they may have a quicker turnaround.

Amaye - I hope everything is going ok. What a scare.

movement - Also getting that fluttery, gassy, almost crampy sensation once in a while. Not sure what the heck it is!

Maryanne - I think Kianna is very pretty, it sounds Hawaiian to me. By the time she's old enough to know what a porn star is no one will have ever heard of that one. If you like the name, go with it.

I am going to check out a daycare tomorrow. Should be interesting....

[maybebaby]

Thanks for the triple marker responses. Still haven't heard and it's been a week and a half which is annoying but hopefully no news is good news. I will probably bug them again if I don't hear by the end of the week.

[Lolavix]

Love the new thread.

Am really busy with the start of the semester, but I want to comment on the triple screen wait:

I had the early genetic test done, which had a blood component as well as u/s. The literature told us a week, and the doctor who did the u/s (offsite from my OB) said I'd have the results in about 2-3 business days, which would have made it a Monday or Tuesday. I called my doctor's office on Tuesday afternoon and they said they had nothing. I had an appt with my endo on Thursday and asked when I went there. I got a hard copy, and I was a bit annoyed that the lab faxed my OB's office the results on Saturday, two days after the test was done and 3 days before I called. They were closed, but there was a note that the results were received on Monday and to enter them into my record. There was another note that said they were entered on Wednesday.

Even though I had asked to be called when the results were available, no one did. Not to mention, when I called on Tuesday, the results were there, just not in my record. Um, what would it have taken to go see if the results were actually in, just that they hadn't been entered yet?

Maybebaby--I guess my point is that maybe you should call again and ask to check to make sure that your results aren't just lying in someone's Inbox or waiting to be entered in the computer system.

[Lil_Mrs_0702]

Triple Screen- My doctor told me reguardless that we will go over the results at my next appointment. He likes to do everything in person that way he has the time to answer all of my questions and I'm not left freaking out until I have my next appointment.

I told him about how my last doctor told me over the phone that I had a miscarriage and since then I have been terrified of getting phone calls from the doctor's office. So I think that is the main reason that they don't call me with results.

[Lolavix]

Lil_Mrs--I can understand wanting to hear results in person, but if your next appointment isn't for several weeks, to me, it is better to get the news on the phone. My endo appointment really was coincidental and if I had to wait until my next OB appointment, it would have been 2.5 weeks. (The test was January 5 and my OB appointment was yesterday.) It might be a matter of personal preference--I think I'd be freaking out if I had to wait that long for what turned out to be good news.

[mkvh]

Quickie post to let you guys know (if you didn't already) that Motherhood.com is having a HUGE sale. I know a lot of ladies hate their return policy, but they've got business casual type pants with and without panels for 9.99 and 14.99. Just an FYI!

Other than that, I unfortunately have nothing else to report.

[Lizard]

mkvh - Thanks for the tip!! I was planning on heading there tonight, since I could use another couple pairs of work pants. I have a favorite pair of non-maternity blue slacks that I'm wearing today but desperately need to find replacements for. They're unbuttoned and half unzipped (with a long top of course, LOL).

[Linnybubbles]

Speaking of coupons, here is a GapMaternity one, only good until the end of the month, in the store.
http://www.gap.com/browse/info.do?cid=8898&siteid=0020026380&ap=1&tid=2087