October 2006 Mommies : 2nd Trimester

[Sept&Oct06Moms]

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We have 34 Mommies & Babies!!!
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Please list your appts in RED, your baby's gender in magenta or blue.
Also, when posting, please put in the subject line how far along you are (i.e. 13w, 1d; 20w,4d, etc.)!

Username:
Me: Name, age
DH: Name, age
Married: Date
EDD: Date
Any other children:
Gender:

1st Trimester Thread (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=14860)

2nd Trimester information for weeks 14-26 (http://www.childbirthsolutions.com/articles/pregnancy/weeklypregcalendar/index2.php) * 2nd trimester pics (http://www.pregnancy.org/pregnancy/fetaldevelopment2.php)

3rd Trimester Thread (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=20438)

Babies Arriving Thread starts mid September

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The threadmistresses for this thread are Ericka_Jarett and Michelle

[Sept&Oct06Moms]

bunnybeth - Bethany, 27
DH: Elon, 28
Married: June 23, 2002
EDD: October 25, 2006
Gender: It's a Boy

Bubeleh - H, 28
DH: A, 30
Married: March, 2003
EDD: October 1, 2006
Gender: It's a Boy

dzmattie - Becca, 28
DH: 28
Married: 2002
Any other children: DS, 1/15/04
EDD: October 14, 2006
Gender: It's A Girl

emermel - Emily 28
DH: Todd 30
Married May 12, 2002
DD: January 17, 2004
EDD: October 14, 2006
Gender: It's A Girl

Ericka_Jarett - Ericka, 32
DH: Jarett, 28
Married: December 14, 2001
Other children: Rebekah Joy, born April 18, 2005 at 24 weeks, with us 71 mins.
EDD: October 4, 2006
Gender: It's a Boy

Hmdelf - Heather, 33
DH: Ed, 29
Married: October 11, 2003
Any other children: S, December 25, 2004
EDD: October 18, 2006
Gender: It's A Surprise

Hula1974 - Heather, 31
DH: Tim, 31
Married: June 8, 2002
EDD: September 29, 2006
Gender: It's A Boy

jbemommy - Shana, 33
DH: Doug, 41
Married: June 22, 2002
Any other children: Juliana, 2/3/04
EDD: October 4, 2006
Gender: It's A Surprise

jeant - Jean, 34
DH: Craig, 34
Married: June 19, 2004
EDD: October 26, 2006
Gender: It's A Girl

jenniferlynne - Jennifer, 33
DH: Roger, 34
Married: June 8, 2002
Any other children: Will, born 4/24/04
EDD: October 26, 2006
Gender: It's A Girl

Jenzen01 - Jen, 28
DH: Al, 38
Married: October 4, 2003
Any other children: Gabriel (Gabe) born 12.21.2004
EDD: October 16, 2006
Gender: It's A Girl

kenswife - Emily
DH: Ken
Married: February 3, 2004
Any other children: Alyssa (5) & Ilanna (11mos)
EDD: October 7, 2006
Gender:It's a BOY

lawgirl4 - Ericka, 31
DH: Rob, 36
Married: July 6, 2003
EDD: October 12, 2006
Gender: It's a Girl

Mamabear - Sara, 33
DH: David, 35
Married: 5/31/2003
Any other children:Alexander, 2/6/04
EDD: October 15, 2006
Gender: It's a Boy

maplekitty - Sarah, 25
DH: Curt, 28
Married: August 27, 2005
EDD: October 6, 2006
Gender: It's a Girl - Robyn Abigail

marathongirl - Sue, 31
DH: Tim, 33
Married: December 1, 2001
Other children: Claire Sophia 09/16/04
EDD: October 1, 2006
Gender: It's a Surprise

Maxicat - Kim, 37
Dh: 45
Married: May 11, 2002
EDD: October 25, 2006
Gender: It's A Girl

Michelle - Michelle, 28
DH: Matt, 28
Married: August 30, 2003
EDD: October 13, 2006
Gender: It's A Girl- Madison

MichelleRenee - Michelle, 24
DH: Michael, 30
Married: May 29, 2005
EDD: October 27, 2006
Any other children: two furbabies: Chez and Bogey
Gender: It's a BOY- Tristan Michael

MidwesternGal - Amy, 25
DH: Nate, 24
Married: January 10, 2004
EDD: October 7, 2006
Gender: It's a BOY

Mommy2ml - Rebecca, 29
DH: Rob, 28
Married: August 5, 2001
Any other children: Mackenzie, 3yo, DOB 1/12/2003
EDD: October 5, 2006
Gender: It's a BOY- Logan Henry

Mrs-Mac - D, 29
DH: M, 32
Married: October 5, 2002
EDD: October 23, 2006
Gender: It's A Surprise!

Nigellas - Kerry, 29
DH: Chris, 30
Married: August 7, 2001
EDD: October 24, 2006
Gender: It's a BOY

nutter13 - N, 27
DH: B, 27
Married: July 6, 2002
Any other children: DD
EDD: October 22, 2006
Gender: It's a Boy

Pamela - Pamela, 26
DH: DH, 26
Married: June 13, 2004
EDD: October 4, 2006
Gender: It's a Girl

pickle - E, 30
DH: J, 31
Married: November 1, 2001
EDD: October 5, 2006
Gender: It's a Boy

PinkMartini - Summer, 24
DH: Jeremy, 33
Married: June 17, 2006
EDD: October 17, 2006
Gender: It's a Boy - Jacob Michael

quartercentury - QC, 27
FH: 27
Married: not yet; together since Xmas 2000, engaged since June 2005
EDD: October 21, 2006
Gender: It's A Surprise!

Rippy1010 - Ally, 29
DH: Jeff, 29
Married: July 23, 2005
EDD: October 1, 2006
Gender: It's a Boy - Logan Anthony

Roxygirl - Marissa, 26
DH: R, 26
Married: July 10th, 2004
EDD: October 9, 2006
Gender: It's a Girl

She-ra - Sheila, 34
DH: Charlie, 35
Married: September 28, 2002
Any other children: Charles Henry (Charlie) 3/30/04
EDD: October 13, 2006
Gender: It's a Boy

SlvSpring - Oona, 25
DH: Josh, 27
Married: July 30, 2005
EDD: October 21, 2006
Gender: It's a Boy

Sua - 36
DH: 38
Married: Novermber, 2002
Other children: Greyson 3/7/04
EDD: October 13, 2006
Gender: It's a Boy

TaterBaby - Emily, 27
DH: Josh, 26
Married: May 22, 2004
Any other children: 2 furbabies; m/c at 10 weeks with D&C - Aug 05
EDD: October 4, 2006
Gender: It's A Girl - Lainey Elizabeth

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No updates: MrsG, Lily, Tika - removed from roster

[Sept&Oct06Moms]

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September 29
Hula1974

October 1
marathongirl
Rippy1010
Bubeleh

October 4
jbemommy
Pamela
TaterBaby
Ericka_Jarett

October 5
pickle
Mommy2ml

October 6
maplekitty

October 7
MidwesternGal
kenswife

October 9
Roxygirl

October 12
lawgirl4

October 13
Michelle
She-ra
Sua

October 14
dzmattie
emermel

October 15
Mamabear

October 16
Jenzen01

October 17
PinkMartini

October 18
Hmdelf

October 21
quartercentury
SlvSpring

October 22
nutter13

October 23
Mrs-Mac

October 24
Nigellas

October 25
bunnybeth
Maxicat

October 26
jeant
jenniferlynne

October 27
MichelleRenee

[Sept&Oct06Moms]

lawgirl4: 20w 6d!
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maplekitty: 22 weeks
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Michelle: 16w
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pamela: 22w, 2d
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TaterBaby: 19 weeks
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[Sept&Oct06Moms]

bunnybeth: 20 weeks
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Ericka_Jarett: 22 weeks
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MichelleRenee: 19 weeks
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Mommy2ml: 13 weeks
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Nigellas: 16w 3d
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PinkMartini: 17 weeks
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[Sept&Oct06Moms]

SlvSpring: 20w 6d
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Rippy1010
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QuarterCentury
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[Sept&Oct06Moms]

marathongirl: 23w3d
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quartercentury: 4,8,12,16,20 weeks
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[Sept&Oct06Moms]

emermel: 18w 3d
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jenzen01: 18 weeks
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lawgirl4
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maplekitty : 24 weeks
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Pamela
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Roxygirl: 16 weeks
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[Sept&Oct06Moms]

TaterBaby : 20 weeks
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[Sept&Oct06Moms]

bunnybeth
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Ericka_Jarett: 22 weeks
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kenswife: 23 weeks
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MichelleRenee: 21w 2d
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MidwesternGal: 18w 1d
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Nigellas: 18w 2d
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[Sept&Oct06Moms]

Rippy1010
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[Sept&Oct06Moms]

Weekly Pregnancy Updates:
American Baby (www.americanbaby.com) * Baby Center (www.babycenter.com) * BabyZone (www.babyzone.com) * StorkNet (www.pregnancyguideonline.com) * Target (www.target.com) * Very Best Baby (www.verybestbaby.com)

Tickers:
Baby's First Site (www.babysfirstsite.com) * Baby Gaga (www.baby-gaga.com) * Lilypie (www.lilypie.com) * One In The Oven (www.oneintheoven.net) * Ticker Central (www.tickercentral.com) * Ticker Factory (www.tickerfactory.com)

Miscellaneous Informative Sites:
Baby Names (www.babynames.com) * Safe Fetus (Tells you which drugs you can take during pregnancy) (http://www.safefetus.com/)

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 (www.jcpenney.com) * 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-) * Old Navy (http://www.oldnavy.com/asp/dept.asp?wdid=800) * Target (www.target.com) * Lane Bryant (http://www.lbcatalog.com/lbcatalog/layout/layout.asp?referer=1&dept_id=7221&rootdept=600&) * Fashion Bug (http://www.fashionbug.com)

Baby Registries:
Babies 'R Us (www.babiesrus.com) * Baby Center (www.babycenter.com) * Baby Depot (http://www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com/IWStoreBCF.process?IWAction=Load&proc=IWCatSectionView&Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=1395) * BabyStyle (www.babystyle.com) * 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 (www.babyage.com) * Baby Ant (http://www.babyant.com) * Baby Bazaar (http://www.babybazaar.com/) * BabyBox (http://www.babybox.com/) * Baby Center's Store (http://www.store.babycenter.com/) * Baby Depot (http://www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com/IWCatSectionView.process?Section_Id=1395&lc=ln) * Baby Dilly (http://www.babydilly.com/) * Baby Dreams (http://www.babydreams.com/) * Babies R Us (www.babiesrus.com) * Baby Style (http://www.babystyle.com/) * Baby Universe (http://www.babyuniverse.com/) * Carousel Designs (http://www.carouseldesigns.com/) * Dimples & Dandelions (http://www.dimplesanddandelions.com/index.asp) * Dreamtime Baby (http://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 (www.gymboree.com) * In The Treetop (http://www.inthetreetop.com/default.aspx) * JCPenney (www.jcpenney.com) * 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 (www.oldnavy.com) * One of a Kind (http://www.oneofakindkid.com/) * One Step Ahead (http://www.onestepahead.com) * Pokkadots (http://www.pokkadots.com/index.cfm) * Pottery Barn Kids (http://www.potterybarnkids.com/) * Signature Baby (http://www.signaturebaby.com/) * Target Baby (http://www.target.com) * 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) * Overview Baby Skin Products (http://www.cosmeticscop.com/learn/article.asp?PAGETYPE=ART&REFER=SKIN&ID=14)

Delivery/Birthing Options (OB, Midwives, 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 (Nestle Good Start) (www.verybestbaby.com)

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

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

Cord Blood/Stem Cell Info.
Secureacell (www.secureacell.com) * Viacord (www.viacord.com) * Cord Blood (www.cordblood.com) * Cryobank (www.cryobank.com) * Life Bank USA (www.lifebankusa.com) * Corcell (www.corcell.com) * Cryo-Cell (www.cryo-cell.com)

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

Monitors
BabyBeat (www.babybeat.com) * Belly Beats (www.bellybeats.com) * Stork Radio (www.storkradio.com)

Fun Stuff
Jewel Kids (www.jewelkids.com)Lifetime Mothers (www.lifetimemothers.com) * Baby Pool (Have friends compete in a baby due date contest) (http://www.expectnet.com/)

[Pamela]

Wheeee! Second trimester!!

Threadmistress, please update my age to 26 in this thread also :)

[Ericka_Jarett]

My OB appt went well today also. Doctor couldn't get the heartbeat on the doppler again, so she turned on the u/s machine and we saw the baby just lying there (apparently sleeping) she started to push a little harder, jiggle my stomach a little and say come on baby move for me. As soon as she did that, the baby jumped and started moving it's arms up and down and than did a flip, we got to see the heartbeating through the fuzzy screen. Still couldn't hear the heartbeat as the machine is older than dirt and doesn't have sound. (grainy pics on the screen so I couldn't get a pic to post.)

She asked if I was going to do the nuchal and I said no. She said good, she wasn't going to recommend it. I said I hear of so many false positives and she said yup, that's why I don't want you to get it. I have enough going on without having to worry about the outcome of that for the next few months. :)

[maplekitty]

Are we posting here now?
Threadmistress, can you please use my last u/s pic and my last belly pic for the first page :) And my next OB appnt is April 13th. And also, can you update that my gender prediction is BOY - I'm just feeling boy these days.

[Lily]

Thank you ladies so much for the compliments on my u/s.

pamela - Happy belated birthday. :)

Ericka - Sorry to hear about the gestational diabetes. I have to admit that I'm a little worried about that too.

maplekitty - Sorry to hear about your rash. I hope that you're feeling better. Your u/s pic was so cute.

lawgirl - I'm so glad that your nuchal appt. went so well. Very cute u/s pic too.

Not too much to report on my end. I have to work all weekend which kind of bums me out. Hopefully the time will pass quickly. Has anyone bought/or plans to buy the book Baby Bargains? I've heard that it has really good information.

[MichelleRenee]

Do we all post here now or just those of us who are officially in the second trimester?

[Lily]

MichelleRenee - This thread is officially open for all Oct. '06 Mommies. I think we were just waiting for the first Oct. Mom to begin the second trimester before opening.

[MamaBear]

Wow! The 2nd trimester thread. I can't believe that we are already here. I can't believe how fast this pregnancy is going!

Lily- I bought the Baby Bargains book last time. I thought that it was very helpful. It has alot of good info in it.

Erika- Sorry about the GD. The diet sounds very strict, but just think of the outcome!

Beautiful u/s pics Lawgirl, Maplekitty, and Lily!

Old QOTD- Finding out the sex- YES!! I need to know. If I don't, it will drive me crazy! If baby doesn't give up the goods, then I will just have to wait- and beg for the dr. to give me another u/s.

As for me- another week over. I actually had a pretty good week. I am feeling better every day. Still really tired, but not as pukey. I had to call and change my nuchal translucency appt.. Threadmistress, can you please change the date from 4/3 to 4/10. They weren't able to get my referral in time. I am kind of bummed, but it is just another week.

Have a wonderful weekend! Don't forget to set your clocks ahead an hour tomorrow. The time change is going to really mess me up! I hope that I can adjust quickly this time. Talk to you later.

Sara

[MichelleRenee]

Thanks for clearing that up.

I am 10w1d today and I feel pretty good! Mike is coming home tonight or tomorrow morning. He's been gone for a week now, so I miss him. When he gets home we are starting the long process of clearing out the baby's room. We basically have to rearrange our whole apartment so it's going to be a process. I am dying to know if Reesie is a boy or a girl so we can paint! That is going to be my favorite part.

Our hand-me-down collection is growing. I have a ton of (boy) clothes for 0-3 months from my sister. Some of them can be for a boy or girl. We got a crib for free from a friend, and my sister is giving me a swing, a carseat, and anything else her 4 month old outgrows in the next few months. While I would love to turn down all of this and just register for all new stuff I know it is best to accept what I am offered and then register for the rest.

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend! Congrats to all those who officially hit the second trimester! I can't wait to join you!

[marathongirl]

Yeah for the second tri!!! :D Although this pregnancy is flying by for me! Happy April Fools' Day!

lawgirl - yeah for the nuchal!

maplekitty - sorry about the rash!

ericka_jarrett - glad you got to see the baby again!

Not much else going on here. Hope everyone has a good weekend!

Threadmistress - please update my DH's age to 33. Thanks!

[lawgirl4]

just a request - when we go into the 3rd trimester thread, can we just get a 24 hour "warning" about that? I was the last poster in the 1st tri thread and I would have just waited until this morning had I known the thread was going to be closed imminently. I wouldn't want anyone's post to be missed! thanks!! :)

And thus, I will repost my last post here!

"exciting news! everything went very well at my Nuchal test today! What a relief. The chances for Downs or the Trisomy disorders are now reduced to less than 1 in 10000, which is the best result you can possibly get.

For those who are interested - they want the measurement of the nuchal fold to be between 1-3mm, ideally between 1-2. Our baby's measured 1.5mm.

So, at this point, no need for an amnio. My DH had blood drawn to see if he is a carrier for the same genetic disease as I, but the chances he is are very low. We'll have those results in about a week and a half.

Again, whew!!!

The u/s was amazing this time - the baby is so obviously a baby now! It is measuring 5.84cm, which is 12w2d - right on target. We saw the hands, profile, legs kicking, heart beating, spine, etc...

here are some pics - in the first you can see the hand by the head/nose:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/lawgirl4/preggo/mar31bedit.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/lawgirl4/preggo/mar31c.jpg

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So did we ever reach a consensus on when the 2nd tri actually starts? Someone told me it's 13w2d, or 13w3d... either way, yippee that we are all almost there!!! :) (and congrats to those who are already there!!!) :)

[Pamela]

I consider my second trimester to officially begin today at 13weeks 3days.

Here's my pic

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/MrsPamela/Baby/13weeks3days.jpg

[MidwesternGal]

Hi October Mommies!

Well, things here are moving along. We're telling our friends who are having fertility probs on Thursday night, before we tell everyone else on Friday. My parents will find out next Sunday (9th), and DH's will find out on Easter! I'm nervous and kind of excited to tell people. . . although I know our lives will become much more um. . . annoying, because our families will drive us bonkers! (1st grandkid on both sides!)

I'm glad it's April, because that means garage sale season starts soon, and hopefully I can find a changing table and dresser, along with some nice used clothes!

Question: Is anyone else still having occasional sharp pains? I had several yesterday along my lower abdomen, like someone was putting needles/sharp pressure on me. . . it was right around where the doctor heard the heartbeat on Tuesday. But they were brief and didn't hurt too much.

Today we're going to a movie and relaxing. I love escaping at the movies. . . maybe we'll go out and get Mexican. . . I have been craving a shredded beef chimicanga! Yum!

[lawgirl4]

midwesterngal - I've been having some weird "sharp-ish" pains where my legs meet my torso - my guess is that it's muscle stretching. hope that it doesn't bother you too much!!

[MichelleRenee]

I get a lot of overall cramping from right under my boobs all the way down through my pelvis. It is achiness combined with occasional sharp-ish pains. I think it is definitely just my muscles growing and stretching.

Question: How is everyone feeling about baby names?

With a ton of babies on the way in our families we wanted to choose/claim our baby names early. Back arouns October we chose a boy name and a girl name and were both pretty happy with them. (Tristan Michael and Isabella Christine) Now I spend a ton of time trying to think of a "better" name. I am fine with our boy name but I still have dozens of girl names that I love and want to use! So I tell myself not to stress until I know it is a girl, but I still think about names all the time. Anyone else?

[Pamela]

Sharp pains, yup, been having those for awhile. I'm guessing a lot of them are round ligament pain and other things hurting from stretching. Sometimes my whole uterus feels really sore, like its being stretched out big time (which it is). It can get pretty uncomfortable, but doesn't last too long.

Names, we've got a name picked out, but won't be sharing with anyone until after I deliver.


I am so tired today! We were just running around the backyard with a can of spraypaint (haha!) planning out where we want flower beds to go, and man am I pooped! And we only did half of it 'cause we ran out of paint! So while DH is out getting more paint, I'm just gonna sit with my feet up. Mr. Sympathetic is not impressed and says I should get out and do more, and I guess he's right. I've been taking it really easy (doctor's orders!), but now that I've hit the second trimester and everything's ok, I'd like to be out taking walks and start doing prenatal yoga.

[maplekitty]

Here's my latest belly pics
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid203/pe65ae22943a1ef3483c39e15209f475d/ef9d2a5b.jpg

QOTD: We'll also be keeping the name a secret until after birth :)

[marathongirl]

sharp pains - not too bad. But my sciatic has really been acting up lately so the pain is in my butt, not my belly.

pamela & maplekitty - you guys look great!

Names - no clue yet. We've tossed a few around, but are no where close to deciding on one. We probably won't tell my MIL what we've picked b/c she was not shy about telling us how much she disliked DD's name :rolleyes: and gave us endless alternatives that she liked better.

[MichelleRenee]

There is always someone who has something mean to say about a name we like. We will probably keep our decision to ourselves until the baby is born. I think it is harder for people to diss a name after it actually belongs to the new baby.

I think m/s has made a small comeback. I've been a little queasy the last two days. Eating doesn't quite seem to make it go away like it used to. I hope it doesn't get too bad again. I was actually starting to enjoy being pregnant!

[maplekitty]

So is anyone in our group having twins?? There are a lot of people who don't post regularly....are you all not posting cause you're still getting over the shock of two babies? :p


I had a twin dream the other night....even though I *KNOW* I'm not ahving twins. I dreamt that they were both born at 8 1/2 lbs each, LOL and were a completely different ethnicity than Curt or I, lol.....and then it was like a comedy sketch of us trying to get two car seats into the car. Anyways....it made me wonder if anyone is going to be an October twin momma??

[MichelleRenee]

10w2d

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/AngelyWangely/Belly%20Shots/DSC00255.jpg

[Quartercentury]

I can't believe some of us are in the second trimester already! I won't get there for another three weeks, and am trying to keep myself from getting overconfident, as a woman in my due date group on mothering.com very sadly miscarried over the weekend.

I haven't been posting too much lately, but I am not, as far as I know, having twins! Yikes!!!

I finally had my first prenatal appointment last week, which was very low key (and therefore exactly what I was hoping for). No blood draws or anything. Mostly just filling in paperwork and mutual reassurance that first babies can be born at home and that this group of midwives will support my plans for a home birth.

My next regular appointment will be on May 5th, but I am waiting to hear back about scheduling a nuchal translucency test over the next week or so.

I have been getting pulling sort of pains in my lower abdomen, but I think they are growing pains. They are too high to be uterine pains, based on the fact that I can't yet feel my uterus abve my public bone.

We've also been tossing a few names around, but I'm feeling hesitant to share, for exactly the same reason marathongirl and MichelleRenee mentioned. It's like if you tell people your planned names, they feel it's appropriate to offer opinions. We may end up seeking advice eventually, because the name Bailey is in FH's family as a boy's name, and is known in the UK as a boy's name, but seems really popular in the US as a girl's name... And as much as I like the name, I don't want to end up giving my kid a playground complex!

[Jenzen01]

whoo-hoo! it's almost second trimester time!!

not much to report. i left work early on friday because i was so tired. also, the headaches have kicked in. they just come and go, so i haven't taken anything for them yet.

i mouse-proofed our pantry this weekend, so i'm feeling much better about life. that was quite an investment in plastic storage containers, but it's worth it to know the mice won't be snacking on my snacks. :)

names - we used up our boy name, so we have yet to come up with another one. if it's a girl, it will be Grace Adeline. Adeline is a family name, and we both just love Grace.

Jen

[Ericka_Jarett]

names - we don't really have any choosen yet. With Rebekah I prayed one day and that is the one I got, her initials are also my husband's, RJK. My stepson's initials are the same. This next baby I think we will not be coping the same initials, only so many R&J names I like. I won't be using Rebekah or Joy for another daughter, since that was Rebekah's full name. We will tell the baby's name, I don't care what people say, it will be the name the baby is suppose to have. Only 6-7 more weeks until we hopefully find out. if I have to pray for a girl or boy's name :)

Me - I see the speicialist on Tuesday, will have another u/s done from what my OB said. Be nice if it's at the regular lab where I can get a print out of a good pic to post. I have 1 more week until I officially reach the 2nd trimester, although the doctor has me there tomorrow since they have my gestational age a week ahead. The gd diet has been a tough go this weekend, we went shopping for 2 cookbooks yesterday to hopefully help with meal planning, so we don't get bored of the food. Hubby is now on the diet with me as well, to support me.

[lawgirl4]

the secret is out!
I just told my boss that I am pregnant - she was really sweet about it, very happy and kind. I was a little anxious to tell her but it went well. I need to let them know by June if I'll be returning after the baby is born, but for now DH and I are 99% sure that I won't. I would definitely like to come back to this position in the future, but with babies/toddlers, I just don't want to be out of the house from 7:30am - 6pm 5 days a week.

I came back to my office and told my 2 office neighbors that I am pg - one of them had guessed it, and I had been pretty sure she knew. funny!

forgot to add - we heard the heartbeat at the nuchal test ultrasound - DH and I were both like "Whoa! OMG!!" when she turned on the volume! It was amazing!

QOTD - Names - we have ideas, mostly for girl names. Most of the boy names I like are already taken by people in our families so I don't really want to duplicate a name. I am definitely going to have to look at a baby name book to get some ideas!

we do, however, have ideas for their hebrew names. for a boy, probably itzhak herschel (after my grandpa and DH's - their names started with an I and an H respectively) and for a girl, also after our grandfathers: Hannah Irit (possibly, haven't shared the middle name with DH yet! :) In the jewish tradition, you name your children after deceased relatives. I am named after my Dad's mother and I think it is really nice that my first child will be named after my Dad's father.

[lawgirl4]

threadmistress, thanks for the heads up on when the 3rd trimester thread will be starting!! you're great!! :)

[pickle]

So I'm officially in the 2nd trimester now? Yay! However, the baby did not get the memo that morning sickness is supposed to end with the first trimester. I was so sick last night. I think the culprit is a new vitamin--I was trying the ones that also have a capsule of fish oil. Let's just say it didn't sit well. Does anyone have any tips for keeping those down? I think what did me in were the fishy burps. :(

Glad to hear the everyone's recent appointments went well (lawgirl, ericka, quartercentury).

Lily, I just picked up Baby Bargains recently. I haven't really looked at it yet, but all of my friends swear by it.

MidwesternGal, I get a random pain like that once in a while. I just assumed they were round ligament pains, since it doesn't hurt too badly.

Names- We are pretty sure we have a boy name, but are all over the place with girl names. I'm trying not to obsess about it too much until we find out the gender. We won't be telling anyone until after the birth though--I really don't want to hear opinions from anyone other than J. (His are enough to deal with!)

It's rainy and wretched here this morning. Wish I was at home under the covers. Hope you all are having better mornings!

[kenswife]

Woohoo! Second trimester! Well, I guess I'm not "official" until tomorrow but it's fun anyway!

Names - We have a few ideas but nothing concrete yet. I don't think we'll talk seriously about names until we know the gender. I'm not as eager to pick a name this time around.

Just wanted to check in, I'll be back later!

[lawgirl4]

pickle, go buy "omega mom" - available at Whole Foods (I got mine at the Huron store). Also available online here (http://www.vitacost.com/CountryLifePrenatalOmegaMom). NO FISHY BURPING! My OB recommended this brand to me - she used it when pg last year and said it was the only one she came across that didn't "repeat" on her with a fishy taste. I have not had a problem with it at all. and yes, the weather was vile this morning. at least none of that thunder/lightning from last night was left over!

[marathongirl]

Hi all!

Back to the names thing - when we pick a name, we'll probably tell everyone but my MIL. I really don't care if people give opinions, but MIL has an opinion on EVERYTHING and of course hers is always right. Right now, the top of the boy list is Ryan somemiddlename. For girls, we are all over the place.

ericka_jarrett - that's great your DH is following the GD diet with you! I'd want mine to do the same.

pickle - can you take your vitamins immediately before going to bed? And hopefully sleep through the yuckiness?

michellerenee - great belly shot!

jenzen - I love, love, love your girl name!

Hello to everyone else!

[Bubeleh]

I'm so excited, yesterday I finally crossed over into the 2-trimester! I thought this day would never come. Each day seems to crawl by so slowly.

Lawgirl: Congrats on the good test results!

Maple: No twins here. Found that out at the 7W appt when they did an internal. I was so happy. I think two babies at the same time would just be too much for me.

Names: We agreed not to start negotiations until after the big u/s. No need in doing double work for names.

Baby Bargains: I ordered a few things from Amazon and this was one. I've only read like 20 pages, but its pretty interesting. I started getting into the crib reviews yesterday.

My Mom sent me two care packages last week. One had a really cool dvd from discovery channel called "in the womb". Walk you through the whole development process. I would highly recommend it to all of you. The second package had goodies for the baby which was really exciting. A sleeper, the softest blanket I've ever felt, some wash cloths and a bath toy and bibs. It really made the whole experience feel real since it was our first gift.

I've been feeling fine still. My pants are definitly in the last week or so of usage. I have them unbuttoned all the time not. And when I'm not at work I live in sweats.

Hope everyone is out of the M/S era soon!

[MidwesternGal]

Hello all!

pickle--I understand where you're coming from with getting sick after pills. . . .can you buy it in another form? Like an additive to lemonade or something? I know they make green tea extract like that, and it's virutally tasteless.

Have you all seen that thread about what month mommies gained the most weight? I have a feeling mine is going to be the 4th! I somehow gained FIVE pounds in less than a week (and nope, not eating any differently at all). Now, not even my elastic waist pants fit me! I need to find some maternity clothes (well, pants and shorts at least!) ASAP!

We're waiting to hear back about our friend's doctor's appointment today regarding her endometriosis. We hope it's more promising than it sounds, but it's not good. We were going to tell them about the pregnancy on Thursday, but now her Dh's grandma might be dying. . . . and to tell them on top of everything else. . . . so we're going to wait and see how things go for them at the doctor's. Otherwise, we'll wait to announce to our work and them until next week.

Names--I have 2 boys' names I really like: Benjamin and Samuel. I kind of like Caden and Jackson but both are quite popular right now. Middle name will unforutnately have to be FIL's middle name (not because I don't like it but for other reasons--long story). Girls, it's more of a toss up--so far the front runner is Caroline Noelle. Actually, that's probably what it will end up being, since I've read 2 baby name books all ready and nothing really jumps out at me.

ETA: While I will share names online and with friends who aren't living near us, I will not be sharing names with close family or friends until the baby is here. No need to hear negative thoughts on what I all ready have chosen.

[pickle]

Thanks for the tip, lawgirl! I was planning to hit Whole Foods this week anyway, so I'll pick those up.

And thanks for the suggestion, marathongirl. Unfortunately, that's what I've been doing, and while it worked at first, last night I was praying to the porcelain gods by midnight. :( I think I'll stick with the night-time pill-taking, but just cross these vitamins off my list!

ETA- We cross-posted, midwesterngal. That's a really good idea, I might have to try it!

[emermel]

I can't believe that it is/almost 2nd trimester already! In retrospect, time is going really fast!

So I must be officially showing. I told some friends on Friday that I was pg and they said that they thought so. Another friend today asked me when I was going to tell her my news. I asked her if the other friends had told her and she said no, but they confirmed it.

I went and got some maternity clothes at Old Navy today. I am so frustrated with them. I live in Arizona and they don't have any shorts in yet...it's supposed to be 87 degrees today!!!! What the heck am I supposed to wear?? I got some skirts and a tank top, so hopefully that will hold me over. I think that I'll probably check out Kohls this week too.

Sorry to hear about folks m/s for some folks. Hopefully it will go away VERY soon.

Have a great day everyone!

[bunnybeth]

Went out this weekend to get transitional pants and found some maternity pants that pretty much fit me. I'm actually wearing maternity pants now... crazy. They're a little bit big in the belly, but it's so nice not to be pinched all day.

Names We've got short lists for both genders right now, and will add to it as we think of new ones. Serious narrowing down will take place after the big u/s. We're keeping it all secret because we don't want to be influenced in any way. But, I will say we are avoiding all top 10 names from the past couple of years. I like to be unique.

My next OB appointment is April 26

[jenniferlynne]

Hi everyone!

I know I'm one of the ones who doesn't post very often but it's not because I'm too overwhelmed by having twins. I suppose I could be since I still haven't had an ultrasound yet, but I don't think so. Our nanny keeps telling me she thinks I am having twins because I'm already showing so much and I eat constantly but I don't think that's it! I hope not! What are the odds of having twins, anyone know?

Names: This will be hard, I know. Last time DH and I could only agree on one single boy name (William Elliot) and now that we've used that one up, I don't know what we'll do if we have another boy! I think a girl name would be easier, but we're not even going to think about this till we know the gender.

M/S: mine seemed to vanish for a few days last week (not entirely gone but so much better that I was actually a little worried and kind of hoping to feel sick again). Be careful what you wish for! I don't understand why it comes and goes like this. Does it have to do with hormone levels?

Baby Bargains: This is the ONE baby book I recommend wholeheartedly. There is so much stuff to buy, so it's really helpful to have a knowledgeable, common-sense guidebook, and this one is great. Whenever I'm at Babies R Us I always see couples walking around the store registering with a copy of BB in their hands!

Maternity clothes: I'm in maternity pants now pretty much full-time. Most of my pants won't even zip anymore, and if they do, they're so uncomfortable that I can't stand them. I was trying to hold out till the second tri to dig out my maternity clothes but I just couldn't wait any longer. That said, I went though all my old stuff and so much of it is stained, ugly or boring, so I know I'm going to have to go shopping pretty soon.

Headaches: Yes!! I have one now, and I had one last week that lasted four days. :eek: I think my headaches might be related to the fact that I am definitely not drinking enough fluids. I always get headaches if I don't drink enough, but drinking anything right now makes me feel so sick. I'm trying, but I'd almost rather have the headache!

Threadmistress: My nuchal translucency appointment is April 11th, and my next OB appointment is April 24th

[Michelle]

Today was the first day that I've called in sick to work since I've found out that we're pregnant. All weekend I was exhausted but could not sleep, headache, and dizzy. I'm not feeling good at all. I can't tell if this is pregnancy related or just the crud. The worst part of being sick while pregnant is that there's not a lot you can do to make you feel better. Normally I would take NyQuill and sleep. Unfortunately, that's not an option!

Names: We have two names that we have always liked. Matt has always liked the name Logan and I've always liked Madison. So more than likely we will use those names, but they are not set in stone. My grandma started a tradition where the middle name of the baby is the mom or dads first name. Since I'm the only one in the family to pass that tradition on, we're going to do it. So the baby would probably be Logan Matthew or Madison Michelle.

I hope that everybody is doing well. I'll try to come back and do replies later. Right now I'm going to sleep!

[MichelleRenee]

I kind of go from regular pants with a rubber band through the button hole to maternity and back. It seems like I just can't get comfortable or it just doesn't ever look right. Today I wore a polo shirt my sister gave me to work. It is long so it covers my waistband completely without riding up over my belly. I am going to try to buy a few more of these because it seems to be the best way to go. It will cover pants held together by a rubber band or full paneled maternity pants.

[Pamela]

I had my belly patted for the first time! It was so weird too, since I'm not even showing or anything. I had just got to work and one of the girls on day shift was saying how exciting it is that I'm pregnant and she patted my belly! I do hope its not a trend though.

Maplekitty, no twins here! I am glad of it too, one baby will be enough!

Bubeleh, I've seen In the Womb a couple of times on tv now, its a neat show!

[Ericka_Jarett]

belly pats - I would tell people, to please not touch my belly. I don't care for that and neither does the baby :) With my first pregnancy I was showing but people didn't touch me. I think it's inconsiderate of a stranger to do that to someone. They wouldn't touch your stomach if you were not pregnant, they shouldn't when you are.

[Quartercentury]

I have a question for those of you who have had or will have the nuchal translucency test: are you having the scan alone, or are you having the scan combined with a blood test?
I am planning to have the combined test done, but I had never heard of it before my midwife mentioned it to me. Which seems odd, as she says it's much more accurate than the scan alone!

pickle, you could also try a non-fish source of omegas, such as flax seed oil. I think hemp seed oil also has omega 3s.

I am so far away from maternity clothes... I had a "tight trouser day" (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v448/quartercentury/October%202006%20Pumpkin/10weeks4daystighttrouserday.jpg) last week, and was horribly bloated by the end of the day, but in general, I am feeling the same in the belly as ever. Sigh.

[Rippy1010]

SHOES ...

Are there any teachers out there, or anyone else that has to stand all day? What shoes do you wear to stay comfy? I can't wear sneakers every day, and I have to be standing. I am TRULY crying every night when I get home from foot pain ...

Any suggestions?

[marathongirl]

qc - I had the scan plus blood test done.

rippy - sorry about your achy feet! I don't have any shoe suggestions though :( .

belly patting/rubbing - oohhhhh, I can't stand this!!!! I warned all my friends not to do it and one insisted upon it anyway. I nearly pulled her arm out of the socket getting her hand off my stomach. I'm not a touchy-feely person and this just fires me up :mad: ! My very best friend asked if she could feel the baby kick and I did let her, but she *asked* first.

Well, I broke out the maternity jeans this morning. My regular clothes are way too tight, but my maternity clothes are too big still. I can't keep wearing the same pair of transition pants every day.

Speaking of twins - (just one baby for us!) the lady who was before me for the nuchal trans had just found out she was having twins. She was running all over the place. I guess it was a huge surprise. I did have a dream the other night that I gave birth to twins.

Hope everyone is doing well!

[Jenzen01]

marathongirl - I'm with you on the clothes problem. Seriously, I have one pair of regular pants left. I just ruled out my second pair this morning. So, I pulled out maternity, even though it's a bit big. I hate this transition stage. It's definitely happening faster the second time around.

Rippy - What about some of those gel inserts? I was thinking about that last week when I worked a show. My feet were killing me by the end of the day, and I thought I'd try those the next time around.

belly patting - I don't mind. Well, this early would be sort of weird, but when I am further along, I don't mind people touching because I like sharing the baby's movement.

That's about it from here. It's starting to warm up here in Wisconsin. It might reach 60 tomorrow. Oh bliss.

Jen

[lawgirl4]

qc - I had the combined screen (nuchal, free beta hCG, and PAPP-A). It gives you a much clearer reading. Our genetic counselor also said that if you do the Quad Screen later on, they add in those results and again, you have an even clearer picture. Since none of these tests are yes/no, it helps to have as many factors to evaluate as possible. FYI, with our NT ultrasound, the tech also looked for and noted the Nasal Bone - apparently in Downs babies the NB is underdeveloped or absent. Make sure they look for that too.

pants are officially an issue! - I only have 2 that fit "comfortably." (They had been a size too big pre-pg). All of the maternity pants I have are spring/summer weight - still too cold here to wear them! I had bought 2 pairs of gap maternity cords and 1 pair of black mat pants from ebay, but they were way too long on me; thankfully I am picking them up from the tailor's tonight! yippee, comfortable pants for the rest of this week. :)

belly patting/touching - I don't know how I'll feel about that. I guess if it's by someone I don't really know I won't like it... or if people touch without asking... but for close friends and family I don't think I'll mind.

[pickle]

QC- I had both the scan and the blood test. (Actually, I should just "ditto" what lawgirl said, as we went to the same doc.)

Belly patting- Those of you who have been able to avoid this are lucky! I've gotten a lot. Mostly from my ILs, which makes it much harder to say something. And I'm usually so surprised that I'm speechless! I think it would be easier to deal with if I was bigger. (Check back with me in a few months to see if I'm still saying that, though!)

Tight trousers- I have a handful of pants that still fit, but pretty much all of my skirts are done. Plus wearing tights/nylons is so uncomfortable! Yesterday was the last day I will attempt that. I couldn't wait to get home and take the stupid things off. Hopefully it will warm up soon so I can go bare-legged with no worries. :)

[maplekitty]

belly pats - none here yet, thank goodness. I'm ok with close friends or close family patting if they ask first. But I cant stand the idea of *strangers* patting my belly, I'd probably have a few choice words for them! :p

comfy shoes - I just bought a pair of crocs (www.crocs.com) - the beach sandals. They are so comfy!! I know my feet are going to majorly swell this summer so I needed to find a pair of comfy shoes pronto as our weather is slowly getting nicer and flip flops are out of the question.

[Pamela]

Ericka_Jarrett, thats good advice about unwanted belly patting.

Quartercentury, I'm doing the quad screen (blood test) at about 16 weeks, but not the nuchal translucency. I'll have a level 2 ultrasound somewhere between 16 and 20 weeks. I think you and I are in the same boat belly-wise. Everytime I think I see some growth, it disappears!

Rippy, I spend long hours on my feet at work and wear Dansko clogs. They're pricy, but very comfortable and they were so worth it for me.

belly pats, I'm hoping that first pat was the last one. I'm also not a touchy feely person and am dreading people wanting to pat and rub my tummy. I'm sure more than one person is going to end up with their hands slapped.

[MichelleRenee]

My appointment was canceled today and rescheduled for April 11.

That's two appointments I've had and both have been rescheduled. What a PITA.

[Nigellas]

I had another great US today. :D The kid was moving like crazy- It was awesome! One of these days I'll have to scan in my pictures. It's really cool to see the progression.


MichelleRenee - that seriously blows that your appointment got rescheduled. I know how anxious/excited I get for mine, I can't imagine having to wait longer! Ugh!

belly pats - Just my mom so far, but she's funny like that. She always walks up to my belly and goes "Helllllooooooooooo in there!"

pants - Uh, ow. I'm guessing it's a combo of me having been pregnant before and being pretty short, but I feel huge already. My pants are very uncomfortable. I've been living in gauchos. They are a dream.

[MidwesternGal]

Hello all!

Rippy--My mom is a teacher and has lots of feet problems. She wears tons of Born brand shoes (around 80-100 each) and lots of Naturalizer shoes. She chases 1st graders all over, so she doesn't wear heels at all.

Belly Pats--In no shape or way will people be allowed to touch my belly. Not my mom, in-laws, close friends or anyone. I'm NOT comfortable with that at all.

Maternity Pants--Yesterday we had a clothing crisis of sorts at my house, with the pms/bloat elastic waist pants not even fitting. . . so we did an emergency run to Target and Kohls. Kohls is having a 2 for 1 sale in their maternity section!! I got a pair of jeans at Target and 2 pairs of shorts at Kohls. T-shirts I'm going to wait on and can hopefully find some at garage sales this sumemr. . . even a size XXL or plus sized would be fine with me, for T's they don't have to be maternity.

I'll try to post a picture here soon. I've really "popped" out over the weekend.

Question: I keep reading about some moms feeling the uterus moving above the pelvic bone. . . what in the world does THAT feel like? I cannot lie on my stomach anymore and I've kinda popped out in the last few days. . . does that mean my uterus is above my pelvic bone now? Or how do you know?

[Pamela]

uterus growing, I've actually been able to palpate my uterus for quite a while now, and its neat to see how its getting bigger and higher (it must be getting higher because my back pain is oh so much better these days and I think I'm even hitting the bathroom slightly less often). If you want to try and feel yours, its easiest to do it when you're lying flat. If you can't feel it, no biggie, its there :)

[lawgirl4]

shoes - I am raving about this brand: Softspots. I bought their Sugar Flip-flops (http://www.footsmart.com/Product.aspx?ProductId=2189) for my trip to India (lots of walking all over the place on not-so-great floors/roads) and they were like heaven. I have a feeling I'll be living in them this summer...

[Sua]

Thank you threadmistresses for the new hang out! :D

Bubeleh - In the Womb is so cool! I've seen it on tv, what a great gift from your mom!

Pamela - I hope that you're right and the belly rubbing was a one time thing. It is weird for someone not to ask before touching, I think!

QC - I am doing the blood test and the nt scan as well.

Rippy - Sorry your feet are bothering you. I second Pamela's rec. for Dansko clogs (they have other more sandal-ish styles for summer), very comfy.

Marathongirl - I agree with you, the transition phase is happening much earlier this time. I am down to just a few things to wear as well.

Jenzen - Hope you are enjoying the nice weather! It is wonderful here today too.

Maplekitty - I like my crocs too. Too bad they are so darn ugly! It wont stop me from wearing them this summer though!

MichelleRenee - Sorry your appt got moved again, that'd tick me off too!

Nigellas - Congrats on the great u/s!

Lawgirl - Oooh, more comfy flip-flops and they're on sale! :) So much more fun to shoe shop than for maternity clothes, this transition stage is no fun.

Jeant - Hope all is going well with your book activities! Congrats! I think I am going to order a maternity lap suit from Land's End. They have basic tank style suits that should be okay. They must be discontinuing their maternity line because the maternity stuff is only in the "overstocks" section, but the prices are right ($15-$25).

Taterbaby - As long as we still have m/s we have the right to be cranky, I think! Hope you're felling better!

We had an appointment this morning and all looks well. The heartbeat wasnt hard to find and it was 160. My son's was never over 140, so maybe there's a girl in there? My NT scan is on Thursday.

Names - I will probably discuss my name ideas here when I get some. We will wait for we find out the gender before any serious name discussions take place. My first thoughts are Bennett or Annika. With my son, we had a list of three names to "test drive" in the hospital, so I doubt we will make any final decisions before we see the babe in person.

Take care all! :D

[Ericka_Jarett]

Had my perinatalogist appt today.

The u/s looked good, the baby was wiggling all over so the tech was having a hard time showing me everything and getting measurements. Baby is measuring right on target for 13w 1d. legs were going so fast and the head is perfect. I have another u/s in 3 weeks and than another 2 weeks later and than the big one 2 weeks later. The first 2 will be apparently vaginal ones, he wants to make sure that I don't have a cervix opening issue. The last one is for checking all major organs and such.

He said Rebekah did pass from the infection but there are 5 things that could have caused it to happen. Other than that he wants to nip this diabetes before it causes an issue and will keep a check on everything closely.

[bunnybeth]

No time to be chatty today, but I wanted to drop off my belly shots. :D

http://bunnybeth.net/images/pregnancy/belly_5w10w.jpg

[maplekitty]

Maplekitty - I like my crocs too. Too bad they are so darn ugly! It wont stop me from wearing them this summer though!



haha, yes my DH thinks they are ugly too, but I love them, I don't care. I don't think they are that bad, they are quite popular here in Vancouver.

[Maxicat]

I am set up next Tuesday for all the major tests. Because of my advanced age (bite me) they are really recommending that I have them.

I outgrew most of my pants 2 weeks ago, I have been living in skirts and dresses. I figure I have 2 weeks left with these. My weight gain has sadly been quite impressive.

Has anybody thought of changing jobs while pg? I have decided that I want a new career. I am being told by people though that no one would hire me because of my situation. Is it so wrong to maybe not mention it?

[Bubeleh]

Maxicat - I would definitly tell them. They can't dsiregard you as an applicant based on your pregnancy status. Also be very upfront with them on how much time you plan to take off, if you want to come back full or part time, and how flexibile you can be. If you don't tell them and you get hired, it will be a very bad way to start a new career/job. Just my opinion as an ex HR executive.

Nice pics Bunnyneth you are really started to pop out a bit!

Congrats on the u/s Erika, are you going to post a pic?

I'm heading to the gym! Hope everyone has a great evening.

[Ericka_Jarett]

Thanks Bubeleh. I won't be posting this u/s as the picture is not very good. You really can't make anything out in it. Not sure why the tech gave me a pic like this because she had better ones. Since I am having another one in 3 weeks, will see if that one is better. The baby will be 16 weeks. Hope that the rest of the pics are better than today's printout.

The baby was really wiggling around though. She showed me the spine real quick because the baby flipped. This baby is acting like Rebekah did, flipping and trying to get away constantly from the tech. The tech said after 20 weeks it will be easier to get the pics as the baby starts to loss some space because of growing. It should be interesting to see the baby's growth over 7 weeks in 3 different u/s. (16, 18, 20 weeks)

Was thinking on the way home today that next week I see the OB that I saw for the first time with Rebekah. I found out I was pregnant around 14 weeks with Rebekah and next week when I see this doctor I will be 14 weeks. Weird how it just happened to be scheduled like this.

[MichelleRenee]

Maxicat, I found out I was pregnant my second week at a new job. I really struggled with figuring out when to tell them because I felt so new, but they were fine with it. Some people told me not to tell them, but they'd realize it eventually and I figure it is better to be honest from the start. I got really lucky though because my boss is really understanding. I get the feeling that not everyone will be so understanding.

I am so tired of heartburn!! I struggled with horrible, horrible acid reflux over the summer. I had actually lost 13 pounds because of it. (which is a lot when you are at 103 to begin with) It finally went away when I started taking Pepcid AC daily. Pregnancy brought it back. I got a list from my dr's office of what I can take and Pepcid AC isn't on the list. I was going to ask about it today but my appt was canceled. I hate not being able to sleep at night!

[Ericka_Jarett]

MichelleRenee - my list says the following are safe to use, maybe one of these will help:

Tums, Rolaids, Gas-X, Mylanta, Tagamet, Zantac. Just make sure to not use Pepto-Bismol as it has aspirin.

[Quartercentury]

Before ultrasound, measuring fundal height was one of the chief ways of determining when a baby was due - at some point (20 weeks, maybe?) the number of centimeters between the fundus (top of the uterus) and the pubic bone becomes equal to the number of weeks of gestation (except at the end, when the baby drops a bit). Here's (http://connection.lww.com/Products/timbyessentials/Ch01/jpg/01_004.jpg) a pretty good drawing. I *think* I can feel the top of my uterus now, just above my pubic hair line (I'm 11 weeks and change). But I'm not sure that's it. I will definitely ask my midwife to show me how to find it at my next appointment. I'll be just about 16 weeks then, so it should be easy to find.

I spilled the beans about the baby to the directors of my group at work yesterday. They were surprised, and I got a few "congratulations" and one "blimey." I could have technically kept it a secret for several more weeks (both in terms of my contract and the fact that I'm not showing yet), but they are interviewing for new people on Monday and Tuesday, and I wanted them to know that it's possible I could be out for a year from October.

I'm going in for my pre-nuchal scan blood work on Monday, and then my nuchal translucency scan will be on the 13th of April.

And of course, because I told the bosses that I'm pregnant and scheduled the NT test on the same day, I can't help but feeling like something is going to go wrong with the baby or the job. Yikes. I am not normally so much of a worrier.

[nutter13]

Good morning!

I don't post very often, but I do follow along....

No twins for us either. I'm just waiting on my appt. next week on Wednesday. M/s is starting to fade, which is a good thing but it kind of makes me worry more as well. With DC#1 I rented a doppler at 10 weeks which helped a lot. I may get one this time as well, but I'm trying to hold off. I started feeling DD at 15 weeks so not too long now....I love that reassuring feeling when you can feel the baby move every day :)

Names, we still have the same boys name as last time, still unsure about a girls name.

I caught the colds that DH and DD had last week. I was trying so hard to not get it, now I have a cough which seems to get worse during the day. All this coughing has me worried as well, can it be bad for the baby, does anyone know? I'm guessing everything is just fine, just my crazy prego hormones making me worry extra!

Hope everyone has a great day :)

[Sua]

MichelleRenee - Have you ever tried papaya enzymes for heartburn? I had horrible reflux with my first pregnancy and I thought the enzymes helped quite a bit. I found them at my grocery store near the vitamins and herbs. Also, when my hb was terrible, my doctor told me to quit drinking milk. That was a surprise to me, I was drinking milk to help, but cutting it out helped me a lot.

Nutter - I am also excited to feel baby kicks! I hope it happens soon, it is such a reassuring feeling. I am ready for the baby to reassure me that all is well with some gentle kicks instead of the constant nausea. :p

Maxicat - Good luck with the career change! I'd probably tell them about the pregnancy, if it is a job you'd like to return to after the baby.

[She-Ra]

No twins here! I was out of town for a few days & just realized there was a new thread!

I had the Nuch. U/s & blood test on Friday. Baby I was in "perfect" position, so the tech asked me & brought in students & the Dr to practice their measurements.

Part of me was paranoid there was something wrong, and she needed a 2nd opinion, but they were all joking and laughing at how accomodating I was, so I think my baby was just actually "perfectly positioned."

Other than that, nothing going on except for this baby's continual desire for fast food. I swear my being happy over my 1lb gain is going to bite me in the ass next month when I gain 15!

Gotta Run!

[lawgirl4]

just returned from my April appt!

All was well - as soon as my Dr placed the doppler on my belly the heartbeat started whooshing away. :) And as soon as she touched my belly and felt my uterus she said "wow, you're getting bigger!" hee hee! goodie! :)

I gained 3 pounds since my last visit, 4 weeks ago. She said that was good. I was glad - I thought I might have gained as much as 6 lbs! Whew.

And... I get to stop using my progesterone! I'm a little nervous about this but also glad.

my next appointment is May 2nd - 17 weeks! Can you believe that by then most of us will have noticeably pregnant bellies?

Fyi - for those who are interested/concerned - my Dr said that we don't need to be concerned about sleeping position until 20-24 weeks. For now, just sleep in the way you are most comfortable.

Got to run and do some work - I was out all morning so I'm a bit busy now!

[lawgirl4]

bumping us back to the first page!!!! I guess we all had a busy day today!! :)

[marathongirl]

Good morning!

So happy to hear everyone is having good appts!

Maxicat - I highly doubt I will return to my old career when I do return to work. I suppose I've had a career change of sorts since I've been a SAHM for 10 months, but my dream is to start my own business.

she-ra - that's cool you got to be the 'guinea pig' for students to practice on!

nutter - I'm also *so* excited to feel a kick! I was just shy of 20 weeks when I got my first honest-to-goodness kick from DD. I hope I can feel something sooner this time!

MichelleRenee - I would have been livid to have a second appt cancelled!

Hope everyone is doing well!

[nutter13]

Does anyone know what I could take for a cough during the day? My chest feels very heavy and I have a sore throat, but this cough is driving me crazy! I need something that is safe and won't make me sleepy.

Also, I know this is stupid but coughing all day long can't hurt the baby, can it?

TIA :)

[lawgirl4]

I'll be back later to post belly pics... but nutter13 - I just wanted to state the obvious - drink lots of fluids - you need to be extra hydrated, and the fluids will soothe your throat (try hot water with lemon squeezed in it - that's my mom's secret remedy ;) ) and feel better!

[Ericka_Jarett]

nutter13 - regular robitussin can be taken for coughing. To answer your question, the coughing can't hurt the baby.

[Bubeleh]

Really Busy today but just wanted to report back on my appt.

Blood pressure was good (I think 120/70), gained 2 pounds, and heard the racing heartbeat which was amazing. We went over upcoming appointments and talked about the quad screening. It was quick and dirty but the heartbeat was amazing. That was the first time I heard it. DH couldn't make it this time.

Next appointments:
BIG U/S!!!! - May 2
Monthly Appt - May 4

I'll try to check back in later today.

[lawgirl4]

Just wanted to drop these off!

threadmistress, you can use the collage as my photo - thanks!

I think the main difference this week is that now I look "rounder!" :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/lawgirl4/preggo/13wkcollage.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/lawgirl4/preggo/IMG_3418.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/lawgirl4/preggo/IMG_3417.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/lawgirl4/preggo/IMG_3415.jpg

edited to add - bubeleh, so glad to hear you had a good appt! isn't that heartbeat amazing?

[bunnybeth]

Doing about the same. My grapefruit craving is slowly decreasing, but now I'm wanting pepperoncini all the time. Which is strange because I never really ate them before.

Maxicat Just keep in mind that while it's illegal for someone to not hire you because you're pregnant, it's really hard to prove that's why you weren't picked. If they see that and don't want to hire you, they'll look closer at everything else and find another reason not to. My friend went interviewing while obviously pregnant, even though she didn't want to start a new job, just so she could qualify for unemployment. (As a female materials engineer with years of experience she's very desireable to employers.) That said, good luck if you should try it. Maybe you could wait until like a second interview to bring it up? By then they would already have an opinion of you, and their first impression would not have been "pregnant woman."

Bubeleh Thanks, I didn't really think so until I compared my new shot with the old one. Glad your appt went well today. The heartbeat is such a great sound. :)

MichelleRenee Hope you can find something to control your heartburn. Seems like pregnancy really messes with the digestive system.

lawgirl Glad your appt went well. It's amazing how quickly this all seems to be going! Your belly is really starting to pop out now, how cute.

[MidwesternGal]

Hello all!

Nothing too much to report here, except that I've been craving lemonade this week and have all ready gone through a whole container of CountryTime!

Maxicat--I agree with bunnybeth's advice on waiting until the 2nd interview to tell potential employers. I've had several friends interview while pregnant and they never got the job for "other" reasons. . . even though they obviously were very qualified.

Maplekitty--Maybe I missed something, but did you ever find out what was causing your rash? I hope you did and that it is clearing up!

[maplekitty]

Maplekitty--Maybe I missed something, but did you ever find out what was causing your rash? I hope you did and that it is clearing up!


yes! I went to the dermatologist and he figured out that it was my dryer sheets. Aparantly dryer sheets are a major irritant, and since the pregnant body has a higher metabolism and we have higher body temperatures, we tend to sweat more. So of course everhwere I would get hot and sweaty was where my skin was rubbing my clothes and thus the rash!
So I had to rewash all my clothes, and have ditched the dryer sheets. Also I have a newer stronger cream. And aparantly cortisone is fine for pregnant women, there have been several research done and there is no correlation to any fetal problems.

[Bubeleh]

Maplekitty - Glad to hear they found the problem and there is something you can do.

By the way I noticed today there is a December 2006 thread :eek:, we are moving on up girls!

[Pamela]

Maplekitty, have you tried unscented dryer sheets? I've got really sensitive skin and have to use unscented dryer sheets and degergent (Bounce Free dryer sheets and Tide Free detergent). When I'd come home from college, sometimes my mom would forget and use the regular scented stuff and I'd wonder why my skin was going crazy!


Edited to add, Wow, a December group already?! Time's sure flying!

[dzmattie]

Hi Ladies -

Just a question for you - I didn't feel this way with my DS so I am wondering what is going on - hormones???

Some days I am just completely overwhelmed with being pregnant - I haven't been feeling great, my back hurts, and I am home all day with a toddler. I am terrified of having two kids and how I will manage. I am confused by feeling this way especially since prior to having kids I was an organized, confident, working woman.....I am not depressed but sometimes just think - how am I going to do this??? I am wondering if any of you feel this way - not even just directed at those of you having #2 or #3 - I am just wondering if anyone has these feelings in general with being pregnant. This baby was planned and we definitely want to have 2, 3, or even possibly 4 kids - :eek: !! I am just wondering how I am going to deal?????:confused:

[Mrs-Mac]

Morning,
I had an appt yesterday and I so relieved to say we heard the heartbeat. I was so nervous all day. I just have this irrational feat before every appt that something might be wrong. But luckily, nothing was wrong and everything was perfect. The heartrate was between 160-170 (she didn't really measure it, but knew what it was around from experience). I've lost 1 pound and everything else is fine. She wants to change my due date to Oct 20th, but its hard for me to accept that as my due date, since I know when I ovulated. So, I think I'm just going to stay with Oct 23rd.

After the appt last night we started to make phone calls and tell some family. I called my grandparents and two cousins I'm close with. It was fun sharing happy news. I'm going to see three college friends this weekend, so I'll get to share the news with them too. I'm telling my bosses at work today. Although I'm excited to tell everyone, its still a little scary. Its like it makes it more real or something.

dzmattie I have zero advice to offer since this is my frist baby, and I had a completely different set of worries and concerns!! I do hear a lot of moms have an easier time with the second baby. They are more relaxed and more comfortable with the newborn, and that helps a lot. I'm sure how you are feeling is really normal and hopefully someone else has some better words of wisdom for you.

maplekitty Glad to hear you found out what was causing the rash!! Hope it goes away soon!!

lawgirl4 Your belly looks great!! Love the progression!!

Hope everyone else is doing well and has a great Friday!

[marathongirl]

Good morning all!

lawgirl - love the collage! You look great!

I also can't believe there's a December thread already!

dzmattie - I'm with you on the worries. Honestly, I was pretty naive about #1 and figured I'd have a baby, stay home for a few weeks, and go back to work like nothing ever changed. Boy, was I wrong! This time, I am worried about how I'll handle 2 kids barely 2 years apart. Especially since DH travels and I'm by myself alot. I suppose you 'roll with the punches' a little better the second (or third) time around. Even with the worries, I'm very much looking forward to it. :D

bubeleh & mrs-mac - yeah for h/b's!!!

maplekitty - glad you found an answer for your rash!

I graduated my quilting class an am officially a master quilter! I've been taking lessons since December, so I'm happy to be done practicing and can finally work on my own stuff.

Hope everyone has a great weekend! When, oh when, will spring come to the northeast?

[TaterBaby]

Well finally at 14 weeks has my m/s subsided! I had it every day from 6.5 weeks until 14. :mad:
It seems to have been replaced with headaches, although they could be related to this crazy weather we are having and not pregnancy I guess.

I am going shopping for my 1st maternity clothes this weekend! I probably won't need them for another couple of weeks, but this is my only free weekend for awhile. I know I'll wake up one day and need them and don't want to be stuck with nothing. I hope I can find some cute things. I'm actually really excited about this shopping trip. It seems I haven't bought clothes in forever.

I have a cousin that has been dealing with infertility and went thru IVF for the first time this month. I just got word this week and she is pregnant with twins and everything is looking good so far! We will have a house full of babies during the holidays!

Here is my 14 week belly shot. Bbs are out of control. :eek:

http://images.snapfish.com/3467656%3A6%7Ffp339%3Enu%3D3233%3E542%3E274%3E2324 542365536ot1lsi

[Pamela]

I've been having contractions off and on for the past couple of days. My doctor had me stay home from work last night and I'm going in to see her this morning. It was a long sleepless night and I'm scared. Hopefully its nothing. I'll update later.

[Jenzen01]

I was home yesterday with the pregnancy blahs. Had another day where I felt like I had a huge hangover. Plus, I was so crampy on Wednesday night, which is weird because I haven't had cramps in a couple of weeks. I'm hoping it was just baby growing.

Add me to the list of those suffering with headaches. This symptom just started in the past week. So far, I haven't taken anything, but I really wanted to last night. My head was throbbing and I felt sick-to-my-stomach in the middle of the night. Fun.

Pamela - Let us know how everything is. Could you be having round ligament pain?

[pickle]

flyby post-- I hope everything is okay, Pamela! I'll be thinking of you. Let us know how your appointment goes.

[lawgirl4]

another flyby post - Pamela, hope that everything is okay. Thinking positive thoughts for you.

[maplekitty]

Maplekitty, have you tried unscented dryer sheets? I've got really sensitive skin and have to use unscented dryer sheets and degergent (Bounce Free dryer sheets and Tide Free detergent). When I'd come home from college, sometimes my mom would forget and use the regular scented stuff and I'd wonder why my skin was going crazy!




We *were* using unscented dryer sheets! I have prety sensitive skin too and also I havnt been able to use scented deodarant since I was 12!

So yah, weird eh? I guess whatever chemicals are in dryer sheets are just too harsh for my pregnancy skin right now.


BTW: hope you're doing okay! What do contractions feel like exactly? That's pretty scary, rest up and let us know how your appnt goes!

[marathongirl]

pamela - thinking positive thoughts for you!

[emermel]

Feeling pretty good here. I told my sister that we are pg yesterday (she is having a really rough time right now and I thought it would cheer her up...it did).

Does anyone else still feel like they are bigger some days than others (and bellies are harder some days than others?) I felt like I shrank yesterday.

Pamela: I hope that everything is OK. Please keep us posted!

DZ: I KNOW EXACTLY HOW YOU FEEL! I was ready to get in the car and drive away on Monday evening (not really) b/c dd was driving me NUTS! How am I going to deal with the terrible 2s and a newborn? Other times I feel like I am super-mom and I could handle 12 kids (that is SOOO not in the plans!)

Hope everyone has a good day and a great weekend!

[dzmattie]

Thanks all for your encouraging words - I definitely feel overwhelmed sometimes and super mom at others - so I can relate to that too!

Pamela - I hope you are doing better - keep us posted....

[emermel]

DZ...I just noticed that both of our kids will only be a few days apart...so I DEFINITELY know the mental struggle that you are going through!

[Nigellas]

Just wanted to stop in for a sec and let you all know I'lll be gone until April 17th - We are going to Mexico and leaving first thing tomorrow. :D

Weeeeee!

[Bubeleh]

Pamela - Please update us as soon you can. My thoughts are with you.

Nigellas, have a great time, where are you going?

[Pamela]

Back from my appointment, thanks everyone for the good thoughts!

To answer Jenzen's question, definately contractions and not round ligament pain. I can palpate my uterus really easily now, its a couple of inches or so above my pubic bone, and since I'm thin to begin with its just right there. The contractions feel kind of like menstrual cramps, but I can feel that my uterus is this bigger, higher thing contracting now, and if I lay my hand on my belly I can feel my uterus scrunch up and get really hard. A lot of the time it feels tense, and then it scrunches up and changes shape and gets really hard when it contracts. Its not super painful, but it is definately unpleasant.

I was a nervous wreck waiting to see the doctor, really fidgety, which is really unlike me. But thank goodness my cervix is closed and fine, and the heartbeat was Really easy to find and was 150. I'm off work and on bedrest for a couple of weeks now. The contractions could be caused by all sorts of things, like an irritable uterus, low progesterone, or maybe it just doesn't like to stretch. So I'm to put my feet up and just take it easy for now.

I've got an appointment with the perinatologist for a level 3 ultrasound (I though it was level 2, but its 3) in a couple of weeks, but my doctor wants to try and get me in sooner than that. I love my doctor, she is so awesome and always makes me feel better.

[bunnybeth]

Maplekitty Glad to hear you figured out that rash. I'm starting to get really itchy places on my legs. Maybe I'll try laundry w/o dryer sheets this week and see if it helps.

Mrs-Mac That's great that your appt went so well. I can totally understand that fear before appts, as I've been there myself. A strange mix of not wanting to go and wanting to go to get some reassurance. I think changing a due date by a couple of days is pretty silly, the baby will come when they're ready for the most part and so few are born on the EDD. My mom didn't let the Dr give anything closer than a due month when she was pregnant with me. :p

Pamela So glad to hear things are looking good so far. Take care of yourself and relax.

Transitional wear Any ideas for transitional dresses? I have a wedding to attend in 3 weeks and a black tie event in 4, and I'm starting to wonder what the heck I'm going to wear. All my current dresses on not belly-friendly styles and looked pretty bad on me when I tried them on yesterday. Ugh!

[lawgirl4]

pamela, so glad to hear things are okay - take it easy!!! :) did your dr. test your progesterone levels since that's a possible cause for the contrax? it sounds like you have a really great dr, that makes such a huge difference.

bunnybeth - for dresses, I would definitely try to go to stores and try stuff on (as opposed to ordering online). Also, you may be bigger in 3-4 weeks (who am I kidding, you will be bigger!) so maybe hold out for another 2 weeks before buying stuff?

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regarding all the itchiness/skin irritation - I am suffering from this too. I normally have very itchy skin, particularly in the winter, but it usually eases up by now so I am guessing it is pg-related. We never use dryer sheets and we only use arm & hammer sensitive skin (dye & scent free) detergent, so I know it's not from that... I'm just trying to stay hydrated and I use a great natural coconut moisturizer after showering. it helps a little...

[MrsR]

lawgirl -- thanks for stopping by the TTC w/charting thread and dropping off some baby dust again:D. I am really hoping that this is my month. I am so type-A (as most of us lawyers are :rolleyes: ), that this whole TTC and it not "working" is really beginning to get on my nerves;)

[lawgirl4]

jess- no problem, I think you are doing everything right thus far!!! I am hoping for you too!! :)

[Lvella43]

Hey October Mommies! I am an Oct 2005 Mommy so I wanted to come by and say hello. Have fun growing your little ones!

JenniferLynne - Your due date is Jack's birthday!!

[MichelleRenee]

Ugh. I love being pregnant and I am so grateful to not have had bad m/s, but I just feel so fat. My stomach feels like it is about to burst, and I know this is only the beginning! I definitely do not like the stretchy feeling!!

Oh, and I'm a little irritable and moody.

I know this is kind of a petty concern, but if everyone could keep their fingers crossed that my dress for my sister's wedding still fits me tomorrow when I go to pick it up and more importantly, 4 weeks from now when she gets married!

[maplekitty]

here's my 14 week belly shot!
Wow, 14 weeks, finally in the second trimester!! Woohoo!!! 1/3 of the way there ladies!! :)

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid204/pcddc966fe041f555c0cfe993751fc0c5/ef880308.jpg

[Michelle]

Maplekitty - That's a great belly shot! :)

[maplekitty]

Maplekitty - That's a great belly shot! :)

Thanks! I think it looks like I'm rounding out a bit...however I still just feel fat unles I'm wearing a super obvious maternity shirt :p

[marathongirl]

Maplekitty - you look great!

pamela - glad everything is OK! Rest, rest, and rest!

MichelleRenee - me too on the feeling fat. I know the weight gain is necessary, but I'm just having such a hard time with it this time around.

bunnybeth - definitely go try the dresses on for your events. I was reading in a wedding when I was PG w/ DD and I found a nice dress at Motherhood.

We were supposed to take DD on an Easter egg hunt today, but it's raining. Yuck! So the hunt got cancelled.

[lawgirl4]

maplekitty - you definitely look pregnant to me, not "fat"!!! :) exciting!!

michellerenee - I think we all have our up days and down days... don't be too hard on yourself :) good luck on your dress!

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so according to plain old math, today is my last day of the 1st trimester! (40 weeks divided by 3 equals 13 weeks and 2-1/3 days!).

[Pamela]

Lawgirl, we're not checking my progesterone, my doc doesn't think low progesterone is why I'm contracting. She thinks its probably because my uterus is just sensitive/irritable and since I'm small I probably had a small uterus to begin with and it doesn't like to stretch.

bunnybeth, I've seen some really cute dresses from Motherhood and also Gap seems to get really cute stuff. I really wish I had something to go to this summer in a cute maternity dress!

Maplekitty, you look so cute!


I'm spending my time flat on my back most of the time. Still having contractions though. I had to sleep on my back all night because every time I rolled to my side that made them worse. Its wierd, I can actually see my uterus contract!

But we took my 14 week pics:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/MrsPamela/14weeks3days.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/MrsPamela/progression.jpg

Threadmistress, please use the progression pic.

[MichelleRenee]

The dress fits, but just barely!! I am worried it won't fit at all by the wedding on May 13th!

I know I have been eating way too much fattening stuff and I am going to try to cut back on that. It is hard when you have to eat out every day and:

1. fast food is all that is nearby
and
2. the only thing that sound appetizing is the deep fried stuff

We did switch to 2% milk by suggestion of my nutritionist. I also started bringing my snacks to work in smaller portions. (only 1/2 a peanut butter sandwich before lunch) I think my next move will be to carry more fruit with me. I crave fruit a lot so it would make a much better snack than chocolate chip cookies.

Happy Saturday everyone.

[lawgirl4]

michellerenee - I've been craving fruit like crazy too. I try to cut up an apple and a plum before work and it makes for great "snack food." Bananas too - they are loaded with nutrients.

[maplekitty]

Anyone else having a total aversion to vegetables?? Ugh I feel like a 5 yr old who refuses to eat their carrots! lol But honestly the idea of eating brocoli or peas just makes me....*shivers*. It's horrible, I feel like a bad mom! I'm going to give my kid scurvy! LOL
I think I might have to get some V8, I was buying the big container for a while, but if i leave it in the fridge for too long I think it's gone bad. Perhaps the single servings cans will be better for now! The only "vegetables" I can tolerate at the moment is soup! :(

[MichelleRenee]

maplekitty, what about a jarred tomato sauce? We eat Prego (a couple times a week) and I think a 1/2 cup is a full serving of vegetables. I can't imagine having an aversion to vegetables. (Then again I would have never imagined having one to hamburgers... ugh. Just writing that makes me shiver.)

I guess this is why we have to take pre-natals.

Has anyone tried that yogurt called Activia? I saw a commercial for it where a girl felt "bloated" and her friend tells her that if she eats this yogurt it will make her "regular" in 2 weeks. I guess it couldn't hurt to try. It was on sale at the grocery store today so I guess we'll see how it works!

[maplekitty]

Yes we eat jarred sauce (usually Healthy Choice, mix) - so I guess that helps too. I know, usually love veggies! I was never *that* kid who didnt eat their veggies, I always used to "steal" veggies off the counter as my mom would chop them - so having an aversion to them is so weird!!

MMMMmmmm....and see I could totally eat a big juicy hamburger this second, LOL

I've wondered about that Activia yogurt too...I'm so used to my Dannon Sillhouettes that I can't imagine switching. One thing I was trying to read on the container was whether or not it contains aspertame??

[Ericka_Jarett]

You can have aspartame that is nutrasweet. You can't have sweet & low though.

[lawgirl4]

maplekitty - you really should try to find a couple of fresh veggies that you can stomach - tomato sauce is not a substitute for all the nutrients in fresh vegetables! cooked vegetables (especially when they are cooked as long as a sauce) lose their nutritional value. Raw veggies are best. can you handle salad? I've actually been craving salad like crazy since day 1! (thankfully, since I feared that I would only crave unhealthy stuff!!).

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so today is my first day of the 2nd trimester!!!! so exciting!!!! :)

[maplekitty]

maplekitty - you really should try to find a couple of fresh veggies that you can stomach - tomato sauce is not a substitute for all the nutrients in fresh vegetables! cooked vegetables (especially when they are cooked as long as a sauce) lose their nutritional value. Raw veggies are best. can you handle salad? I've actually been craving salad like crazy since day 1! (thankfully, since I feared that I would only crave unhealthy stuff!!).


yah...i can eat brocoli and celery raw with some dip. And I do eat those maybe a few times a week, but certainly not my reccomended 4 servings a day :(
Last night I had some acorn squash and that was good, so perhaps I'll buy a bunch of those to eat for lunch while I'm liking them, LOL.
I'm sure this will pass, I was going through a phase a few weeks ago where I couldn't stand the sight or touch of raw meat (which made for interesting dinnertime preparations, lol). But that's past now too...I hope these are just waves of aversions that don't stick around for too long

[dzmattie]

I wouldn't worry about the veggies - IMHO - I asked my OB about it when I went last week because although I am not vomiting any more I am so sick to my stomach all the time. He said to eat what felt right and keep drinking - and take your vitamins. He said if it hadn't passed by my next visit we would talk further. He really wasn't concerned at all.

[lawgirl4]

maplekitty - LOL about the raw meat... my mom had the same aversion when she was pg with me! to this day she gets queasy at the supermarket in the meat aisle!

[jeant]

I am so behind! It is still nice to come in here and see how everyone is doing, though -- I really enjoy it.

maplekitty I hear ya on the veggies. Before I got pg I ate super-healthy. Since then, I don't think I've had a single salad. I still eat spinach and lettuce on sandwiches, but can't do it straight. I also used to steam huge amounts of broccoli all the time, and now do that only once a week or so. Know what I eat most of the time? Frozen dinners. ;) At least most of them have *some* veggies. And when the kid wants to eat *right now*, they are done in 5 minutes. The sad part is my DH is starting to prefer frozen dinners to when I cook -- it's always been his job to clean up, and he prefers throwing away a box to loading a dishwasher with cooking pots.

My FoxNews interview is still on for Tuesday morning at 7:40am Eastern. Watch or Tivo to see if I screw up! :) (I will be doing it live, which is 4:40am local time for me here in California!!!!)

[Michelle]

JeanT - How exciting! I set my DVR. The show listed was called Fox and Friends on from 4-6am. Is that the right one?

[lawgirl4]

jeant - good luck!!! how exciting!! I'll try to catch it!

[jenniferlynne]

Hi everyone. I'm also so far behind!

Vegetables: Yes, me too! Normally I LOVE veggies but lately I can't stomach them at all. Even cooking them for my family makes me gag. Carrots are the worst. Well, that and tomato sauce, though I can eat regular tomatoes. I can still handle broccoli, though I don't crave it like I used to. I ate some spinach last night--by far my favorite vegetable--and my stomach did not like it at all! Salads, though, are great. Every day (sometimes twice) I eat romaine lettuce and tomato, topped with cottage cheese, sunflower seeds, sometimes avocado, and Goddess dressing. So good! It's like a magic cure for my nausea--works every time!

I wouldn't worry too much about not eating vegetables during the first trimester. As long as you're taking your prenatals, you should be fine, since this is most likely temporary. I had the same problem last time but by the second trimester I was craving veggies again. In fact, I could not get enough greens: spinach, collard greens, mustard greens, Swiss chard--you name it, I loved it!

I have my NT screening on Tuesday, and boy am I nervous! I wish that we'd at least heard the heartbeat or had an ultrasound already so I would know there's really a baby in there. I'm so scared of getting there and finding out something is wrong. I don't mean a birth defect; I haven't even had time to think about that yet. I'll just be so happy to get some kind of confirmation that everything is okay...

Question: I apologize if this has already been asked, but has anyone bought a Bella Band? If so, how do you like it? http://www.bellaband.com/bellaband.html

[maplekitty]

I went registering today!
It was a little overwhelming, but I had prepared myself with a list thanks to CC and also checking out BRU online.

I still think there should be more I need to add, but for my first go around it was pretty fun!

[MichelleRenee]

My biggest problem with food aversions is that they are starting to pop up just as I start to eat something. Like today at the zoo all I wanted was a hot dog and some onion rings. I couldn't even eat half of it.

Veggies just aren't an issue though. I can't eat some things. The only kind of salad dressing I can stomach right now is Olive Garden's. I bought myself some to use at home.

I might have solved the issue with my MOH dress. The other BM in the wedding bought her dress one size bigger than mine and was about to have it taken in this week. She is going to try on mine and if it fits we'lll just switch. Hopefully that will work out. Good thing we are the same height!

[Lily]

QOTD - As we all start registering, I was wondering what stores you are using? I was thinking of Babies 'R' Us and Target. Maplekitty, do you mind listing the lists that you used? I'm still really undecided on what to put on my registry. TIA. :)

It sounds like we're all starting to feel better. This morning I just realized that I haven't had m/s or nausea really for about 2 weeks now. I'm starting to feel like time is going by so much faster now than it did for the first 2 months waiting for my first appt. Only 4 more weeks until the big u/s. I can't wait for that.

[MidwesternGal]

Maplekitty--I eat veggies, but it's FRUIT I'm having a hard time with. I didn't like it before being pg--yes I'm weird to not like fruit--but I figure if I eat at least 2 a day that's better than none at all! Don't worry too much--this is why we all take multi-vitamins and prenatals!! (food is better, but at least you're trying!)

MichelleRenee--Good solution with the MOH dress!! Two BMs in my wedding did that anyways, and it worked out really well.

So we told my family today!!! We ended up putting "I love grandma/grandpa" bibs in Easter eggs and gave it to them. They didn't get it at first!! My mom said, "Ummm, huh??" I said, "Hi grandma!" And she turne BRIGHT red and literally BOUNCED in her chair!! She's going to announce at her staff meeting tomorrow that she's going to be a grandma! LOL. My dad, who is one of those tough-guy farmer types CRIED--I have NEVER seen my dad cry before! I couldn't believe it! We went out to dinner afterwards and they both grinned at me all silly the whole time. My sister was a little more subdued, because the baby is due a few months after she leaves for her 2-year Peace Corp stint--she was happy, but kind of sad, too.

Now, we just have to survive telling DH's family (that will probably be interesting!), and it's done! What a relief!

I hope you all had a great weekend!

[maplekitty]

QOTD - As we all start registering, I was wondering what stores you are using? I was thinking of Babies 'R' Us and Target. Maplekitty, do you mind listing the lists that you used? I'm still really undecided on what to put on my registry. TIA. :)



I'll bump the threads in Pregnancy for ya :)

[emermel]

Personally, I wouldn't recommend using Target for your registry. I have heard that people have had a really hard time with returns there (they are REALLY strict about having a reciept, which of course you don't always get with a gift). It's great for buying for yourself, but I've heard not-so-good things about it in terms of registries (wedding and baby).

Just my opinion.

[MichelleRenee]

I started a registry at Target, but it can't be viewed by anyone yet. I just like to add things once in awhile. I know it will change a lot by the time I make it viewable. My big thing is that there are a ton of babies in our family right now and we're being offered a ton of free stuff, like swings and carseats. As much as I want new stuff for our baby I also want to keep the freebies in mind when I register so we can get more other stuff we want. Like I really want the papasan swing but my sister already offered us her baby's swing. We ended up deciding to keep the swing from her but it will stay at our parents house and we will register for the papasan for our house.

[Ericka_Jarett]

I registered only at BRU with Rebekah and kept the same registry for this baby, with a few changes since my stroller and car seat were discontinued.

One major thing my best friend said to put on the registry was a mirror for the car, so you can see the baby while you are driving and such. She said of everything she got that was the best thing. Everyone says don't register for clothing at all, it's true. Lots of people will give you clothes anyway without you having to register for them. I already mentioned to some people that I would like to get clothes bigger than 6 months. They said thanks for letting us know and we can get the word out when we send out invites. She said better to know exactly what you want than you ending up with lots of 0-3 and them not fitting for long.

Me - I have a doctor's appt this we