August 2006 Mommies ~ Our Sizzling Summer Babies are arriving!

[July&August2006Mommies]

August 2006 Mommies ~ Third Trimester!

Our babies are arriving! - 7 babies are already here!

We have 37 Mommies,
12 baby boys, 20 little girls and 4 sweet surprises!!!

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c230/Sabriel748/PIC10.gif



First Trimester Thread (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=11542)
Second Trimester Thread (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=15849)

Please list your stats in RED in your first post.

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

*Please posts all updates in RED.
*If you would like an ultrasound picture or belly shot to be added to the first page, please let us know in RED.
*When posting, please put in the subject line how far along you are!



Your threadmistresses are cocoa_femme and Sabriel.

[July&August2006Mommies]

Abby'sMom It's a SURPRISE!
DC: Logan Edward
Me: Sherry, 28
DH: Adam, 28
Married: 8/17/02
BFP: 11/29/05
EDD: 8/9/06
ADD: 7/31/06
Gender Prediction: Heck no!
Any other children: Abby, 11/3/04

ajlanden It's a BOY!
DC: David
Me: Ashley, 28
DH: Doug, 33
Married: June 28, 2003
BFP:
EDD: 8/24/05
ADD: 8/3/06
Gender Prediction: Girl
Any other children: Danielle Judith 12/15/04

amyinlosangeles It's a GIRL!
Me: Amy, 33
DH: Patrick, 42
Married: 10-13-02
TTC: 3 months
BFP: 12/30/05
EDD: 08/14/06
Gender Prediction: No idea
Any other children: No

babylove It's a BOY!
Me: T, 27
DH: K, 31
Married: 08/31/03
TTC: 03/05
BFP: 12/06/05
EDD: 08/18/06
Gender Prediction: GIRL
Any other children: Nope!

Bluhimmy It's a GIRL!
Me: Diana
DH: Eric
Married: 10.26.02
TTC: Not really trying yet
BFP: 12.17.05
EDD: 8.15.06
Gender Prediction: no idea
Any other children: DS Hunter, 8.12.04

Camdynlyn It's a GIRL!
Me: Summer, 23
DH: Steffie, 26
Married: July 17, 2004
TTC: December 2005
BFP: December 25, 2005
EDD: Sept. 4, 2006
Gender Prediction: It's a GIRL!
Any other children: None.

Can't_Wait It's a GIRL!
Me: Leslie 26
DH: Mike
Married: 5/24/03
TTC: 08/2005
BFP: 11/18/05
EDD: 7/27/06

Chimichanga It's a GIRL!
Me: Jen, 27
DH: Steve, 30
Married: 8/30/2003
TTC: 05/2005
BFP: 12/3/2005
EDD: 8/16/2006
Gender Prediction: We both want a boy
Any other children: None

cocoa_femme It's a BOY!
Me: Bree, 28
DH: Mendale, 27
Married: 10/18/03
TTC: We were supposed to start next month
BFP: 11/25/05, confirmed by doc 11/28/05
EDD: August 1, 2006
Gender Prediction: Girl!
Any other children: This one will be our first :D

cosmic It's a BOY!
My age: 34
DH's age: 37
Married: April 3, 2004
BFP Date: January 29th?
EDD: August 30th or September 1st
Gender Prediction: Have no idea! A boy maybe?
Any other children: No. He/She is our first!

dandygirl It's a GIRL!
Me: Amanda, 30
DH: Dru, 30
Married: 1/3/98
TTC: 4 months
EDD: 8/1/2006
Any other children: our first child

duke's flygirl It's a BOY!
DC: Liam Nelson
Me: Joelle, 31
DH: Denis, 36
Married: 16 August 2003
TTC: August 2005
BFP: November 28, 2005
EDD: August 10, 2005
ADD: August 3, 2006
Gender Prediction: None right yet
Any other children: DD, Ryleigh Jane 4 November 2004

E&O It's a SURPRISE!
DC: Katherine Elizabeth
Me: K, 28
Husband: N, 29
Married: 10/5/02
TTC: 3/2005
BFP: 12/13/05
EDD: 8/18/06
ADD: 7/14/06
Gender Prediction: None
Any other children:just our 2 baby-dogs

hotmama It's a BOY!
Me: samantha, 32
DH: john, 36
Married: 07.26.03
TTC: we weren't trying...but we feel SO blessed!
BFP: november 2005
EDD: 07.29.06
Gender Prediction: boy
Any other children: aiden, born 10.09.04 (21 months old)

Isaacsmommy It's a BOY!
DC: Grant Cameron
Me: Jennifer, 21
DH: Neal, 22
Married: April 3, 2004
TTC: well...oops
BFP: 11/25/05
EDD: August 8, 2006
ADD: July 17, 2006
Gender Prediction: I'm feeling a pink vibe, but who knows
Any other children: Isaac 7/7/04

It's a Bug It's a GIRL!
Me: Holly, 30
DH: Ed, 34
Married: Jan 25, 2003
TTC: May 2005
BFP: 11-22-05
EDD: August 5, 2006
Gender Prediction:boy...girl...boy...I don't know!
Any other children:none (unless you count 2 furbabies)

Jarocha It's a GIRL!
Me: Gisell, 30
DH: Noe, 29
Married: 09/13/03
TTC: Aug 2005
BFP: 12/15/05
EDD: August 26, 2006
Gender Prediction: Would love a girl.

JenniferH It's a BOY!
Me: Jen, 31
DH: Chris, 34
Married: 6/8/02
TTC: 6/05
BFP: 12/29/05
EDD: 8/30/06
Gender Prediction: Girl...starting to think boy.
Any other children: DS, 1/14/04

jennylou It's a GIRL!
Me: Jenny, 26
DH: Sean, 36
Married: 9/20/2003
TTC: July 2005
BFP: November 26, 2005
EDD: August 6, 2006
Gender Prediction: None right now
Any other children:Andrew Wyatt 5/20/05 - 5/22/05

jesseybell It's a GIRL!
Me: Jessie, 35
DH: Dan, 33
Married: May 21, 2005
TTC: Off BCP July 2005, First Oed September 2005
BFP: November 24, 2005 - Thanksgiving
EDD: July 31, 2006
Gender Prediction: None at this time
Any other children: First one

K&H's mommy It's a GIRL!
Me: Sara, 31
DH: Brad, 28
Married: 9/27/03
TTC: Oct 2005
BFP: 12/16/05
EDD: 8/26/06
Gender Prediction: Boy
Other children: DD 12/8/95 & DS 10/25/04

KKay It's a GIRL!
Me: Kris, 33
DH: E, 33
Married: 8/31/02
TTC: we were supposed to start in the next month or two
BFP: 12/19
EDD: 8/26/06
Gender Prediction: don't have one yet
Any other children: we have a 21 month DD

LTJC It's a SURPRISE!
Me: L, 33
DH: J, 33
Married: 10/26/02
TTC: 11/05
BFP: 12/12/05
EDD: 8/18/06
Gender Prediction: Boy
Any other children: Matthew, 21 months

Marie
Me: Christy, 31
DH: Jeff, 40
Married: 03/01/03
TTC: September 2005
BFP: 12/09/05
EDD: 08/16/06
Gender Prediction: Not a clue!
Any other children: Nope.

MaryTX It's a BOY!
DC: Darren Graham
Me: Mary
DH: Brent
Married: 4/20/02
TTC: since 2003
BFP: 12/3/05
EDD: August 11, 2006
ADD: July 11, 2006
Gender Prediction: no idea
Any other children: none

missyscott99 It's a GIRL!
Me: Melissa, 30
DH: Ed, 28
Married: NOT!
TTC: ?
BFP: ?
EDD: 08/26/06
Gender Prediction:Girl
Any other children:No, this is my first

mloveya It's a BOY!
Me: Maria, 29
DH: Manny, 33
Married: October 13, 2002
TTC: No but we were not careful one day last month.....
BFP: December 2, 2005
EDD: August 12, 2006
Gender Predictions: Maybe a girl I am feeling kind of different this time around.
Any other children: A baby boy Petros 15 months. His birthday is August 11, 2005...i will have 2 babies almost exactly 2 years apart!!

Mo&Mia It's a GIRL!
Me: Monique, 23
DH: Brian, 24
Married: January 10, 2004
TTC: August 2005
BFP: December 4, 2005
EDD: August 7, 2006
Gender Prediction: It's a Girl

Mrs. M. It's a SURPRISE!
Me: Birgit, 30
DH: B. 29
Married: July 15, 2000
TTC: Oct 2005
BFP: Dec 6, 2005
EDD: August 14, 2005
Gender Prediction: -
Any other children: DD, Aug. 28, 2003

mrstim It's a BOY!
Me: Amy
DH: Tim
Married: 2/4/05
TTC: 11/13/05
BFP: 12/6/05
EDD: August 20, 2006
Gender Prediction: um....girl
Any other children:nope

PLNUBRIDE It's a GIRL!
Me: Amy, 27
DH: Jason, 27
Married: September 21, 2002
TTC: August 2004
BFP: 12/2/05
EDD: August 12, 2006
Gender Prediction: BOY
Any other children:This is our first

Sabriel It's a GIRL!
Me: C, 25
DH: J, 24
Married: May 22, 2005
TTC: August 2, 2005
BFP: December 11, 2005
EDD: August 22, 2005
Gender Prediction: Girl
Any other children: Just fuzzy ones

Shelly5672 It's a GIRL!
Me: Michel, 34
DH: Mark, 34
Married: 11.26.04
TTC: Date
BFP: december 2005
EDD: 8.22.06
Gender Prediction: Girl
Any other children:

TennJane It's a GIRL!
Me: Laura,28
DH: Duke,29
Married: 12/21/02
TTC: May 2004
BFP: 12/6/05
EDD: 8-20-06
Gender Prediction:no feelings yet
Any other children:this will be our first :D

Tuesdayschild It's a GIRL!
DC: Miriam Linda
Me: 28
DH: 31
Married: 6/11/99
TTC: since 3/04
BFP: 12/31/05
EDD: 8/26/06
ADD: 7/23/06
Gender Prediction: don't know
Any other children: DS, born 9/11/03

UTChick It's a BOY!
Me: Kathy, 28
DH: Mike, 35
Married: 9.20.03
TTC: SWH 12.04-4.05, TTC 4.05-12.05
BFP: 12.24.05
EDD: 8.28.06
Gender Prediction: No clue at first, but we are having a BOY!!
Any other children: Just our pup, Dexter

wendybeth It's a GIRL!
Me: Wendy, 29
DH: Dave, 30
Married: 9/20/2003
TTC: Aug 2005
BFP: 12/4/05
EDD: 8/12/2006
Gender Prediction: Girl
Any other children: 0

In Our Thoughts:
julesp313, MSH, silentbunny, jeggink and Crystal_Orchid

[July&August2006Mommies]

Arrivals!

July
11 - MaryTX welcomed Darren Graham, 6 lbs 11 oz
14 - E&O welcomed Katherine Elizabeth, 5 lbs 7 oz. 18"
17 - isaacsmommy welcomed Grant Cameron, 7 lbs 7 oz, 20"
23 - Tuesdayschild welcomed Miriam Linda, 5 lbs 1 oz, 18.5"
31 - Abby'sMom welcomed Logan Edward, 7 lbs 0 oz, 21"

August
3 - ajlanden welcomed David, 7 lbs 14 oz, 20.75"
3 - duke's flygirl welcomed Liam Nelson, 7 lbs 13 oz, 21"


Estimated Due Dates

July
27 - Can't_Wait
29 - hotmama
31 - jesseybell

August
1 - dandygirl
2 - cocoa_femme
5 - it's a bug
6 - jennylou
7 - Mo&Mia
8 - Isaacsmommy
9 - Abby'sMom
10 - duke's flygirl
11 - MaryTX
12 - mloveya
12 - PLNUBRIDE
12 - wendybeth
14 - amyinlosangeles
14 - Mrs. M.
15 - bluhimmy
16 - Chimichanga
16 - Marie
18 - E&O
18 - babylove
18 - LTJC
20 - Mrstim
20 - TennJane
22 - Sabriel
22 - Shelly5672
24 - ajlanden
26 - Jarocha
26 - KKay
26 - missyscott99
26 - Tuesdayschild
27 - K&H's mommy
28 - UTChick
30 - JenniferH
31 - cosmic

September
4 - Camdynlyn


Doctor/Midwife Appointments

May
1st - ajlanden
1st - duke's flygirl
1st - Tuesdayschild
2nd - cocoa_femme (GTT)
3rd - jesseybell
11th - Camdynlyn
11th - jarocha
15th - ajlanden (u/s)
15th - Chimichanga
15th - cocoa_femme
16th - Abby'sMom
16th - cocoa_femme
16th - isaacsmommy
16th - Sabriel
16th - UTChick
17th - JenniferH
22nd - mloveya
24th - babylove
24th - mrstim
25th - jesseybell
30th - duke's flygirl
30th - Tuesdayschild (u/s)

June
1st - jarocha
5th - Camdynlyn
6th - duke's flygirl
7th - jesseybell
12th - ajlanden
13th - babylove
14th - JenniferH
15th - Sabriel
22nd - jesseybell
23rd - mrstim
27th - ajlanden (u/s)
28th - cocoa_femme
29th - Camdynlyn (u/s)
29th - Jarocha
29th - JenniferH

July
3rd - babylove
4th - duke's flygirl
5th - Camdynlyn
5th - K&H's mommy
5th - mrstim
6th - Abby'sMom
6th - jesseybell
6th - Sabriel
11th - cocoa_femme
11th - duke's flygirl
12th - jesseybell
13th - jarocha
14th - ajlanden
14th - JenniferH
17th - isaacsmommy (c/s scheduled at 6:30 am!)
18th - duke's flygirl
19th - bluhimmy
19th - JenniferH (u/s)
20th - jesseybell
21st - mrstim (u/s)
25th - duke's flygirl
27th - ajlanden
27th - jarocha
27th - JenniferH
27th - jesseybell
27th - Sabriel
28th - babylove
29th - mrstim

August
1st - duke's flygirl
3rd - Camdynlyn
3rd - duke's flygirl (c/s scheduled at 7:30 am!)
3rd - Sabriel
4th - babylove
4th - Chimichanga (c/s scheduled at 7:15 am!)
7th - jesseybell
9th - mrstim (induction scheduled!)
10th - JenniferH
10th - Sabriel
11th - babylove
13th - babylove (induction scheduled at 6:00 am!)
17th - JenniferH
17th - Sabriel
24th - JenniferH
24th - Sabriel
28th - JenniferH (c/s scheduled at 7:30 am!)


Baby Genders

Boys:
ajlanden
babylove
cocoa_femme
cosmic
duke's flygirl
hotmama
Isaacsmommy
Jennifer H
MaryTX
mloveya
mrstim
UTChick

Girls:
amyinlosangeles
bluhimmy
Camdynlyn
Can't_Wait
Chimichanga
dandygirl
It's a Bug
jarocha
jennylou
jesseybell
K&H's mommy
KKay
missyscott99
Mo&Mia
PLNUBRIDE
Sabriel
Shelley5672
TennJane
Tuesdayschild
wendybeth

Surprises:
Abby'sMom - It's a BOY!
E&O - It's a GIRL!
LTJC
Mrs. M.

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Ultrasound Pics

cocoa_femme - 18 weeks
http://images.snapfish.com/3465%3B97%3A%3A%7Ffp339%3Enu%3D3246%3E542%3E6%3B%3 A%3EWSNRCG%3D323359924%3A%3A75nu0mrj

mloveya - 19 weeks 2 days
http://images.snapfish.com/3466278%3B5%7Ffp33%3B%3Enu%3D3254%3E962%3E847%3EWS NRCG%3D32335%3A5%3A8%3B936nu0mrj

ajlanden - 25 weeks 4 days
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/ajlanden/25WeekUS1.jpg

Mrs. M. - 26 weeks
http://members.chello.at/birgit.main/26wks.jpg

K&H's mommy - 27 weeks 5 days
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/NICU_nurse/3Ultrasound.jpg

babylove - 31 weeks 1 day
http://static.flickr.com/56/169154381_5962667942.jpg?v=0

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Belly Shots

Mrs. M. - 26 weeks
http://members.chello.at/birgit.main/may06.jpg

mrstim - 29 weeks 3 days
http://images1.snapfish.com/346%3C84565%7Ffp33%3A%3Enu%3D3254%3E962%3E847%3EWS NRCG%3D32337%3A%3A3%3B2689nu0mrj

cocoa_femme - 30 weeks
http://images1.snapfish.com/346%3B79%3B%3C4%7Ffp33%3B%3Enu%3D3233%3E67%3A%3E47 3%3E232467%3A564232ot1lsi

Sabriel - 30 weeks
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c230/Sabriel748/30weeks.jpg

ajlanden - 33 weeks
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/ajlanden/33weeks-1.jpg

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More Belly Shots

Sabriel - 33 weeks
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c230/Sabriel748/DSC00480.jpg

Chimichanga - 34 weeks
http://images1.snapfish.com/34753%3C4%3C4%7Ffp345%3Enu%3D3233%3E7%3B9%3E%3B94% 3E23247%3B9%3C8553%3Bot1lsi

PLNUBRIDE - 35 wks 3 days
http://images1.snapfish.com/34758%3B745%7Ffp345%3Enu%3D3233%3E844%3E6%3A8%3E23 24844799556ot1lsi

Sabriel - 36 weeks
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c230/Sabriel748/DSC00515.jpg

Sabriel - 37 weeks
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c230/Sabriel748/37weeks.jpg

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Baby Pictures

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Helpful Links
Please feel free to suggest others.

Weekly Pregnancy Updates:
American Baby (http://www.americanbaby.com/ab/story.jhtml?storyid=/templatedata/ab/story/data/ABWeeklyUpdates_08102005.xml&catref=cat1840004)
Baby Center (http://www.babycenter.com/)
BabyZone (http://www.babyzone.com/)
iVillage (http://parenting.ivillage.com/)
StorkNet (http://www.pregnancyguideonline.com/)
Target (http://target.com/target_baby/info_ideas_launch.jhtml)
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American Pregnancy Association (http://americanpregnancy.org/)
Baby Names (http://www.babynames.com/)
Baby Net (http://www.babynet.com/)
Baby Talk (http://www.babytalk.com/)
BetaBase (http://www.betabase.info/)
Dr. Sears (http://www.askdrsears.com/)
i Village (http://www.ivillage.com/topics/pregbaby/0,,166277,00.html/)
ePregnancy (http://www.epregnancy.com/)
Daily Cycle Information & Calendar (http://cycledaily.com/)
Fertility Awareness & Natural Family Planning UK (http://www.fertilityuk.org/)
Fertility Friend (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/)
Fit Pregnancy Magazine (http://www.fitpregnancy.com/)
I Dream of Baby (http://www.idreamofbaby.com/)
National Women’s Health Information Center (http://www.4women.gov/)
New York Online Access To Health: Pregnancy & Fertility (http://www.noah-health.org/en/pregnancy/)
Parent Stages (http://www.parentstages. com/)
http://preconception.com
Safe Fetus (http://www.safefetus.com/) (Tells you which drugs you can take during pregnancy)
Very Best Baby (http://www.verybestbaby.com/)
Yahoo Health: HCG Info (http://health.yahoo.com/ ency/adam/003510/overview)

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Helpful Links cont.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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[July&August2006Mommies]

Books for the expectant mother:

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

Books for the expectant father:

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

The Expectant Father
By Armin A. Brott & Jennifer Ash

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

[July&August2006Mommies]

POST AWAY!

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[jesseybell]

I am so bad....we had a lunch meeting from 11:30 - 1:00 and the meeting portion was only 1/2 an hour. Secretly I was hoping the rest was for my shower (not to say they are definitely going to do something, but I really hope they do, especially since DH and I work at the same company). I knew in my heart that it wasn't because nothing besides the couple of things my mom had bought were off the registry, and it really is early - most people don't do anything around here until about 4-6 weeks in advance.

A co-worker's wife was in today with their 3-4 weeks old baby girl. I know I am not ready quite yet, but my heart melts more and more every time I see a little girl.

Off to the dr tomorrow for my 30 week check. Then every 2 weeks after that.

For ROs, do they do an u/s to check if the baby is breech and if so, when? Or can they just tell manually?

[amyinlosangeles]

I just wanted to drop off this email my mom sent me that I thought was so beautiful:

We are sitting at lunch one day when my daughter casually mentions
that she and her husband are thinking of "starting a family." "We're
taking a survey," she says half-joking. "Do you think I should have a
baby?"

"It will change your life," I say, carefully keeping my tone neutral.

"I know," she says, "no more sleeping in on weekends, no more
spontaneous vacations."

But that is not what I meant at all. I look at my daughter, trying to
decide what to tell her. I want her to know what she will never learn
in childbirth classes. I want to tell her that the physical wounds of
child bearing will heal, but becoming a mother will leave her with an
emotional wound so raw that she will forever be vulnerable.

I consider warning her that she will never again read a newspaper
without asking, "What if that had been MY child?" That every plane crash,
every house fire will haunt her. That when she sees pictures of
starving children, she will wonder if anything could be worse than watching
your child die.

I look at her carefully manicured nails and stylish suit and think
that no matter how sophisticated she is, becoming a mother will reduce
her to the primitive level of a bear protecting her cub.

That an urgent call of "Mom!" will cause her to drop a soufflé or her
best crystal without a moments hesitation.

I feel that I should warn her that no matter how many years she has
invested in her career, she will be professionally derailed by
motherhood.

She might arrange for childcare, but one day she will be going into
an important business meeting and she will think of her baby's
sweet smell. She will have to use every ounce of discipline to keep
from running home, just to make sure her baby is all right.

I want my daughter to know that every day decisions will no longer be
routine. That a five year old boy's desire to go to the men's room
rather than the women's at McDonald's will become a major dilemma. That
right there, in the midst of clattering trays and screaming children,
issues of independence and gender identity will be weighed against the
prospect that a child molester may be lurking in that restroom.

However decisive she may be at the office, she will second-guess
herself constantly as a mother.

Looking at my attractive daughter, I want to assure her that
eventually she will shed the pounds of pregnancy, but she will never feel the
same about herself. That her life, now so important, will be of less
value to her once she has a child. That she would give up in a moment to
save her offspring, but will also begin to hope for more years, not to accomplish
her own dreams, but to watch her child accomplish theirs.

I want her to know that a caesarean scar or shiny stretch marks will
become badges of honor. My daughter's relationship with her husband
will change, but not in the way she thinks. I wish she could understand
how much more you can love a man who is careful to powder the baby or who
never hesitates to play with his child. I think she should know that
she will fall in love with him again for reasons she would now find very
unromantic.

I wish my daughter could sense the bond she will feel with women
throughout history who have tried to stop war, prejudice and drunk driving.

I hope she will understand why I can think rationally about most
issues, but become temporarily insane when I discuss the threat of nuclear
war to my children's future.

I want to describe to my daughter the exhilaration of seeing your
child learn to ride a bike.

I want to capture for her the belly laugh of a baby who is touching
the soft fur of a dog or cat for the first time.

I want her to taste the joy that is so real it actually hurts.

My daughter's quizzical look makes me realize that tears have formed
in my eyes.

"You'll never regret it," I finally say. Then I reached across the
table, squeezed my daughter's hand and offered a silent prayer for her,
and for me, and for all the mere mortal women who stumble their way into
this most wonderful of callings.

[Sabriel]

LTJC I am feeling huge also. I know it will just get worse (everyone keeps reminding me), but I am so uncomfortable already. I haven't even looked at swimming suits yet. Not looking forward to it, but a pool sounds heavenly right about now!

Tuesday'schild Yay for making progress in the nursery!

babylove Glad your appointment went well! Yous u/s story had me LOL! Cute baby belly!

mrstim Great belly shot!

Abby'sMom Glad Abby had a good first night in her new bed! I hope it continues to go so well!

duke's flygirl I hope DDs rash has cleared up! Yay for passing the GTT!

bluhimmy I hope no news is good news!

Virtual Baby Shower - I would still like to do it! I can help with collecting/pickinjg names unless someone else wants to. When do we want to start?

TP Game I measured yesterday and am 10.5 squares. I think that is what I was last time too? :confused:

I finally got some rest last night! Lately, I have been waking up multiple times a night very uncomfortable and my body just hurting. I think I was just exhausted too last night. I didn't even wake up until my alarm went off. Yay!

Baby has been so active lately. It is so weird to see my belly move! DH feels her just about everyday now. I love that. :)

[Sabriel]

amyinlosangeles Wow, that made me cry.

Speaking of that, I have been very emotional the last couple of days. I think that I had been doing pretty well until now. All of a sudden, I am a blubbery mess! Poor DH. :rolleyes:

In my Bradley class, they said that moms get more emotional when baby is going though a major growth/developmental stage.

[Abby'sMom]

Jessie, my OB just checks manually - they can tell pretty easily, actually. I was shocked when he just gave me a quick pat with DD and said she was head-down. LOL.

ETA: 29w

[jesseybell]

amyinlosangeles - Thanks for making me cry at work :)

Lately we've both done more thinking about how the baby is going to change our lives, but we both know that we won't really realize the impact until she is here. We have a co-worker who was so proud to become a dad, but lately DH said he is complaining a lot about how his wife gets to 'stay home and do nothing' or complains when she goes out that he has to 'babysit' (DH is having fun correcting him in saying that he isn't babysitting if his wife isn't home, he's just living his life)...And we are waiting for him to start complaining about daycare costs when his wife goes back tomorrow.

We're planning a trip in December (with the baby,but we'll leave her with my MIL for a night) and trying to plan other things, but realize we can't fully plan - we may say and think we'll be ready for a night away by November, but there is no predicting, so for now, no planning anything in our lives beyond the first week in August (if that) which is something that 2 anal-planners aren't used to.

Next week I get to officially "apply" for short term disability at the 60 day mark!!!!

[E&O]

CRAAAAAAP! Heard from my doctor's office today and found out that I failed the 1 hour test with a score of 148. Now I have an appointment for the 3 hr test on June 5. Oh well, I'm going to take the whole day off from work as a "sick day" so maybe I can pig out on a nice big lunch after the 12 hour fast and enjoy a nice afternoon.

I visited my final day care last night. It’s part of church in area and I think it’s the one we are going to enroll in. The director that gave me the tour was very nice and excited about everything. They have a lot of teachers (especially in the nursery) that have been there for over 8 years. The nursery would have 8 babies (including ours) and 2 teachers at any time, although they really have 3 teachers who are there at different times throughout the day. Some of the places I visited said “oh, we have lesson plans for every classroom, even the infants, so they learn all kinds of development skills.” Which is great and I really liked that, but really at 12 weeks, I just want to make sure the baby gets attention and is happy.

PS- I've kept my regiatry stalking down to 1 or 2 times per week. Although I'm getting very annoyed that nothing on our Target registry is being purchased. Spread the joy people!

[duke's flygirl]

Posting to say Thanks for starting the new thread! I'll try to get back after DD goes to bed!

[Abby'sMom]

We have a co-worker who was so proud to become a dad, but lately DH said he is complaining a lot about how his wife gets to 'stay home and do nothing' or complains when she goes out that he has to 'babysit'

Oh, this inflames me. :mad: We SAHMs bust our a$$es. :mad: I could just kick his behind.

Oh, and I forgot before, but thanks for setting up the new thread.

[Camdynlyn]

YAY for the new thread!

I'm not sure how the virtual shower thing works so can someone fill me in?

[PLNUBRIDE]

Ok...so think I was off on my previous posting when it came to my weeks. My EDD is 8/6/06 or 8/12/06 depending on what you go by....so if anyone wants to correct me please do:)

Babylove the story of the U/S is downright hilarious!! I totally picture that scene in some comedy movie!!:)

Amyinlosangeles....that is one of the most touching things I have ever read about about being a parent. Thank you

Between Babylove and Amyin...I have laughed and cried all in the course of 5 minutes

Jesseybell....I too am a planner and having been thinking more and more about how having a child will change our lives forever. Sometimes I wonder if I can handle it. My DH has been so supportive and telling me that although it will change it will be a good change...I am not sure if that is a just a naive response or if he really is just more ready then I am.

E&O...sorry to hear about the GTT test. Although it does give you an excuse to take a Sick day I guess....milk it for all its worth:)

I did take my GTT test on Monday and will find out Tomorrow if I passed.

LTJC - Sounds like you are quite busy. Are you hoping to be in the new house before the little one arrives...or are you hoping to time it where you move after the baby? As far as bathing suits...I haven't even had the guts to venutre down that path yet....I will let you what I find once I do

Well, I had a bit of an issue yesterday morning. I had been experiencing off and on cramping (not BH) sharp at some points but mostly dull cramps like period cramps on Monday night. Well, Tuesday morning I woke up and they were constant and not going away. They were hurting so bad I felt them in my upper thighs...I seriously thought my perios was coming. After about 1 hr 1/2 of not going away I called my dr. She sent me to L&D to have me monitored. They put me on the machines and all seemed normal. They also ran a test to check for pretrem labor (it was negative). BUt just to be on the safe side they gave me somethhing to calm the muscles....great for the muscles..bad for the heart! I felt like I had had 5 shots of expresso mixed with a Red Bull!! However, during the preterm labor test the nurse noticed that I was very raw inside (not the cervix, but just below it) and the speculum had blood on it when she took it out. She seemed a bit concerned, but when she told my Dr...she wasn't overly worried. The nurse said I might have some spotting, but not to worry (which as of right now, I have had none)So, I am seeing my Dr tomorrow (an appt that has been on the books for a month) so hopefully she can shed some light on the whole situation.


One last thing...I was going to post a few 3D pics, but I mixed up the discs and left the disk of still pics at my IL's house (in San Diego) so I only have the DVD.

[jennylou]

plnubride - my EDD is 8/6/06 and my count currently is 29w3d.

ebay fake ring update - I really like mine! It's nice to wear a ring without it cutting off your circulation. :)

My next OB appt is Friday - I also have an u/s scheduled.

[bluhimmy]

Well, I had my OB visit this morning. Sadly, but not surprised, I didn’t pass my 3 hr GTT. :( So now, I will be seeing my Endocrinologist for gestational diabetes as well. I will be going back to my OB every 2 weeks now. She also scheduled me for another ultrasound for around 34 weeks, and I will be getting weekly NSTs at that point. Good news is that everything else is checking out perfectly fine.


Amyinlosangles – Thanks for sharing that!

Sabriel – My body has been hurting as well. I feel sore, especially the inner legs. My OB said it was the ligaments stretching out. I didn’t experience that with my first pregnancy, and you would think my ligaments are stretched out already.

E&O – 148… I think that’s around borderline right? If I remember correctly, that’s where I was during my last pregnancy. I don’t think you’ll have problems with passing the 3 hr test. Good luck.

PLNUBRIDE – That’s must have been scary for you. I would have been worried too. Glad things are okay, and I hope it’ll stay that way.

[JenniferH]

AMYINLOSANGELES ~ Thanks for sharing the story. It made me cry. I am super emotional lately.

PLNUBRIDE ~ That must have been scary. Glad to hear everything was okay.

Not much going on here. I think everyone in our house is done with the stomach flu now (knock on wood). We are all still incredibly tired though. My husband wants to start looking for a new house before the baby comes. :eek: I about had a heart attack!

[cocoa_femme]

Hello, ladies! It's been a while, so sorry about the looooong post :o.

Sorry, I've been so absent lately, but it's been for a good cause. I’ve been working my but off, trying to get a raise/promotion, for the past six months. Well, it finally came to fruition. So, with a new baby on the way, this raise is definately welcome.

Here I sit, 30 weeks (and 1 day) pregnant and I don’t feel like I’ve accomplished much of anything. We still need to get the nursery finished. All we have is a crib (which I guess is good, so he’ll have somewhere to sleep). A family friend gave us a crap load of slightly-used baby gear. So, we’re pretty set in that department.

Things with my pregnancy are progressing very well. This baby is kicking my but on a regular basis. But, I’m loving every minute of it :D.

Here’s my 30 week belly shot – since I haven’t done any in a looooong time.
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My shower will be Saturday, June 17th. Yikes, that’s only three and a half weeks away, and I have no idea what I’m going to wear. I know I want it to be baby blue, mint green or pale yellow (to match the colors of the decorations). Here are a couple of ideas I have, what do you ladies think?

Maybe this dress…
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With a white sweater like this?
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Or maybe this dress… with a blue cardigan/sweater, or a blue sash tied under the bust?
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As you can see, I’m totally lost. I guess I’ll start looking fairly soon.

Oh yeah, thanks Sabriel for setting up the new thread. Hopefully, not that work is getting better, I'll be around more.

[jesseybell]

I had my 30w appt- everything was great. I officially have passed my 3 hour test (I am still annoyed the nurse never called - she said I would have known if I had failed because she would have "hunted me down"). My weight was up 4 lbs, but that wasn't completely accurate because I had a lot of salty food yesterday, but after the anniversary cake is gone I need to eat healthier - we have no food in the house so I will make sure DH and I go to the store when we are not hungry because that is not a good combo.

My next appt is in 2 weeks - June 7th. I am going to have the pre-term labor test then.

[Abby'sMom]

Jessie -

I am going to have the pre-term labor test then.

What 'pre-term labor' test? Never heard of anything other than NSTs for when you have complications or are overdue....

[Chimichanga]

I was so ticked off last night. We were supposed to have our breastfeeding class and they CANCELLED it :mad: The chick at the desk kept sending us all over the hospital to "find" the class (here I am waddling like a freakin penguin) then then she - laughingly - says it was cancelled. Umm - you couldn't have told us that 10 minutes ago!?!? So I asked when i get our money back (only $10 but still). I have to call the director. Grr...

DH is starting to get more philosophical around the house now. I really think it has hit home for him. He's always been protective of me, but now he's in super protective mode. It's so great to see. :)

I'm still up for the virtual shower, but like Summer - I'm not 100% certain what is it.

[babylove]

Just popping in to answer the questions about the virtual shower...
I think this is how it works--basically, everyone who wants to participate will let the organizer know. The organizer will then assign who gives a gift to who (everyone will get one person for whom to buy a gift) and there will be a price limit, say $15 total. So I buy a baby gift for my person and mail it to her and someone will do the same for me. It's a "secret santa" type of deal, and it's "virtual" because it's all done through the mail. Does that make sense?

I would be happy to organize, if there is actually enough interest to do it at all.

***

The nursery is being painted today!! Granted it's just the first step in the process (we are having a muralist come in and do stripes the first week in July) but still, it will be nice to have something on the walls! :)

[Mrs. M.]

Hi!

I am still around, just don't get much time to post. DH needs my laptop during the day for a project, so my online time is limited.

We've had 3 Ultrasounds since 18 weeks, but this baby just does not want to show it's gender. DH is really bummed about it. Next appointment with U/S is June 12.

Here's a baby pic and a belly pic for the gallery :) both at about 26 wks.

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[jesseybell]

Abby'sMom- PLNUBRIDE had a pre-term labor test with the issues she was having. My understanding is that it is like a pap smear (an internal - ugh!) and if there is an enzyme present, then you are most likely going to deliver (or go into labor I should say) in the next 2 weeks. Even though everything turned out okay with my cervix (ie it wasn't incompetent) they want to check my cervix earlier than normal because I guess I could still run the risk of going into pre-term labor. But knock on wood - everything is going well!

[Chimichanga]

Definitely count me in on the virtual shower. Babylove - thanks for offering to coordinate it!! :)

Tomorrow is my birthday, I'll be 27. Can that be updated? :D

I'm starting to feel crazy pain near/around my bladder when I get up after sitting for awhile at work. It seriously makes me hobble like an old man. Fooey!

[Abby'sMom]

Oops... DH's age should be 28. Thanks!

[kmmommy]

June mommy delurking..

Virtual shower ~ We did one and it was a blast and a big success. I'd be happy to help answer any questions anyone has about how it works. Just PM me!

[amyinlosangeles]

I'm up for a virtual shower too!

[flygirl]

Hi soon-to-be-mommies! MaryTX hasn't posted in this thread since the beginning, but she's been following it for the good advice. Now she needs your thoughts & prayers.

Three weeks ago she went in for her 27-week appointment. She felt totally fine, nothing out of the ordinary, but the doctor announced she was 3cm dilated & 75%(? Not sure on that one.) effaced. So off the hospital she went. She was given steroids and a pill to keep the contractions under control, and is now on permanent bedrest, probably all of it in the hospital. She's hooked to the contraction monitor and is having as many as 8 an hour, but she can't really feel them. Luckily she's still feeling fine & has adapted to the lazy life. Except she doesn't have internet access, poor thing. So I bring her my Treo :).

The prognosis is very good that she'll make it to 32 weeks, and hopefully beyond. They're expecting a boy, as yet unnamed. So please think positive thoughts for her!

[babylove]

flygirl ~ Thanks so much for filling us in on MaryTX!! How scary! I'm glad that things are under control though. Please let her know that we are thinkng about her and her baby boy!

Virtual Shower - If you are interested in participating, please PM me by next Friday (6/2). PM me even if you noted your interest in the thread just so I can keep track. It should be fun so I hope we have enough interest!!

[amyinlosangeles]

MaryTX - thinking about you and your baby! Thanks for letting us know flygirl.

babylove - you've got mail!

[Abby'sMom]

Thanks for the update on MaryTx, flygirl! Stay put, baby!

I think I'll pass on the shower. :) We did it in my last mommy thread, and I ended up spending an extra $20 on shipping by accident. :( - Keep in mind that shipping costs are hecka high these days.

[Sabriel]

MaryTX Thinking about you and your little boy. Stay put little man! Thanks for the update flygirl!

Kaeden's Mommy Hi!

Mrs. M. So good to hear from you! Glad everythings going well! Sorry your little one is being shy. Do you want us to list you on the front page as a surprise for now?

Things are going well here. My mom took me for a pedicure today and it was heavenly! I am still having tons of BHs, and I started having some swelling in my feet and ankles today. Ack! Hope everyone has a nice holiday weekend!

[Mrs. M.]

Mrs. M. So good to hear from you! Glad everythings going well! Sorry your little one is being shy. Do you want us to list you on the front page as a surprise for now?

Thank you! Yes, I guess it's going to be a surprise a little longer...

[jesseybell]

The joy of swollen ankles. Mine have been out in full-force this whole week. Yesterday I actually brought a step-stool to work to put under my desk so I can put my feet up during the day. I was doing okay until we went to the movies and they swelled up all over again. It didn't help that the movie theatre was about 90 degrees. I also think we are going to have to turn our AC on a lot earlier than we usually do- it is only 75 but incredibly humid and I am already miserable!

[jennylou]

jessie - I turned the AC on last night. :o You should have seen my DH when he woke up this morning.:p

[July&August2006Mommies]

Updated to here!

[duke's flygirl]

It is great to see some of you who haven't been around for a while!

Mrs.M: you look great! Sorry your little one isn't sharing his/her gender with you.

MaryTX: I'm thinking about you and your little man!

jesseybell and jennylou: We haven't needed AC, but I am really loving my ceiling fan at night! We don't have it, but I am sure that DH will be THRILLED when I start wanting to sleep with the windows open too!

Cherish: SO jealous of the pedicure! I have to book one of those soon!

flygirl: Thanks for the update on MaryTX

Sorry if I missed anyone else, I know I am really behind in SO's!

I hope everyone is enjoying your Memorial Day weekend! Our long weekend was last weekend, and we went to the IL's. It was good.

I've had a hectic week though, as Tuesday my DH picked up my daughter at daycare and she was COVERED in hives...so off we went to the doctors. We still don't know what caused it, but we may never figure it out! She is better now, and just as busy as ever.

I have my 29 Week Belly Shots to share with you all, it has been a while since I was able to post any, I'm really seeing a difference, the belly has now met up with the boobs!

Front:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/dukes_flygirl/Belly%20Shots/29Weeks3.jpg
Side:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/dukes_flygirl/Belly%20Shots/29Weeks2.jpg
And just for fun, I had my DH take a picture of me in my flight suit:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/dukes_flygirl/MeinFlightSuit2.jpg
And with my DD, who really wanted to be down at that moment:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/dukes_flygirl/MeandRj2.jpg

I really don't know how much longer I will be able to wear my flight suit, my feet are REALLY starting to hurt in my boots by the end of the day. I think I wore it last time until around 30-32 weeks. I see the Military Doc on Thursday, so I should get a note from him saying I can start wearing Civilian Attire (SANDALS!!!!)

Not sure if I posted this here or not, but I will be seeing the OB on 6 June 06. I'm really excited to see her, she delivered Ryleigh, and I was so happy with how she did with my c-section, I hope that it is the same this time too.

Other than that I have my 30 week appointment on Tuesday with my GP, and then I think I start going every 2 weeks! WOW!

I figured out that I have about 7 weeks left of work as of now, and that just blows me away!

Take Care!

[jesseybell]

We did a ton of little things around the house yesterday, so today we both were tired. We managed to make it to the mall to exchange the PBK lamp I bought the other day that was defective - luckily the new one was fine.

We also looked at the paint samples of the PBK shelving and decided on "espresso" since the white isn't a true white. I ordered all the shelving on-line, so once it is here we should actually be able to finalize the nursery (except for all the wall art).

Woes of pregnancy - we were able to get into the Cheesecake Factory with only a 15 minute wait. I was starving, but with my stomach getting all squished, I wasn't able to eat no where near as much as I wanted to - I can never figure out what to eat there! Dessert did come home with us though!

Tomorrow hopefully we'll both have enough energy to make more of a dent in our to-do list.

Yesterday I also finally added music to my ipod (anniversary gift), so I should be all set for labor (in that regards!) though maybe I should look for some more soothing music - I just added all my old favorites which aren't really very relaxing.

Off to look for "fashionable" diaper bags - we registered for a backpack type, I bought a "babyish" one last weekend. Now I want a "hip mom" one.

[Chimichanga]

I hope everyone is having a good holiday weekend!! :)

Yesterday my parents came up to take me shopping for my birthday. I got so many new clothes at Motherhood Maternity!! My parents seriously liked every outfit except two (they just didn't fit) and insisted that they buy me everything. They are really so generous! We went to Old Navy for my mom and a store called Steve and Barry's for my dad. We were at the mall for about 4 hours. Honestly it wasn't that bad - not too crowded. Then we went to Outback for lunch.

After lunch we went to Menards for some gardening stuff and then a local garden store for some flowers. My parents helped us plant some petunias, impatience and a bonsai juniper tree. We had to weed first then put down some weed killer/fertilizer (I wasn't around for that part). It was a busy and tiring day, but it was so nice.

The Tamale was moving around but again, not as much as she has. I think we were just so busy, she didn't have too much time to think about moving. ;)

[jesseybell]

31w

Taking a much needed break from the nesting that is kicking in. Energy was back in full-force. DH finally left the house to putter around when he realized that I wasn't going to pay attention to him :) (I am the organizer, he is the cleaner, and all organizing is in my docket for today).
I finally went through the nursery and took at the stuff we have so far out of its packages (blankets, sheets, onsies) and took inventory of everything we have in terms of clothes and blankets - things we didn't register for, so when we go to do our own shopping at the end of June after my "showers" (praying if they do anything at work it is before then), we at least know what we have and don't have - I can't believe between what I've bought and what my friend gave me, I have 16 receiving blankets.

Off to eat and on to more organizing - I'll take the energy while I can!!

[LTJC]

Sorry - quick vent ahead!

I'm freaking out. I'm a bridesmaid the weekend of June 10th and have waited until the very last minute to get my dress altered (it's a JCrew dress in a much larger size). I just tried it on and can't get the zipper to the top! It also looks horrendous on me now:( I must find a genius seamstress TOMORROW as I am hoping she can take some of the extra fabric (the rest of the dress is HUGE) and use it on the back to extend it.

Sorry for this craziness. I'm just worried...

[jennylou]

LTJC - deep breaths - you should be fine. I'm sure there is a talented seamstress who will be able to make you beautiful. :)

It's been a while since I last updated on myself. It's been hot as heck here. I'm feeling very large, but it's not horrible. I actually like this stage of very obvious pregnancy. :) Not to say I don't have my moments, but I'm very grateful to be pregnant again.

Still planning my vbac, my OB is encouraging. I had my 29w5d appt on Friday and I now move from monthly to bimonthly appointments. Of course, she didn't have anything available in two weeks, so it'll be two weeks plus a few days. I can't believe I'm at 2 weeks between appointments - pretty soon I'll be at weekly! I'll start NSTs I think at my 34 (or did she say 36) week appointment.

I have a few things for the nursery to get ready (mostly things we didn't do last time b/c we were going to wait until we brought our "baby" - gender unknown at that point - home. Things like window treatments, a rug, bedding for the twin bed. Since we know that this one will be a girl, I'm starting to make the nursery girlie. :) So, last week I found what I wanted for the twin bedding and bought it.

[wendybeth]

We finally finished painting the baby's room. The paint color isn't exactly what I had hoped it would be, but it's growing on me. Hopefully in the next few weekends we can put together the chair rail! After that we can put the rug in and set up the crib! I'm getting so excited!!!

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e284/wendrobn/paint.jpg

[Camdynlyn]

I forgot to subscribe to the thread and have been thinking that the August mommies are sure quiet lately! :rolleyes:

[babylove]

Hope everyone had a good holiday weekend! Ours was wonderful...I live for this weather. Yesterday was great and I spent the entire day vegging by the pool at the club....and I wore a BIKINI! Suffice it to say I got lots of attention :p Initially I felt self-conscious, but I got over it. After all, when else in life can you wear a bikini AND have a big ole' belly?! :) One lady (a stranger) interupted my conversation w/ DH to tell me that she thought I looked even better than Demi Moore on the cover of vogue when she was pg! :eek: What a compliment!

Anyway, I'm bummed that it's back to work. I'm going to have a busy and stressful week :(

No time for SOs, I've been so lazy about that! Hope everyone is doing well!

[ajlanden]

Tracee-What a compliment!!! :D

wendybeth-That is a fab color!!!

Jenny-Two week appointments!! HOrray! Crossing my fingers for a great uneventful VBAC for you!

LTJC-I am so sorry! I hope it all works out!

jessey-Good for you for taking advatage of that energy!! Send some my way!

Chimichanga-I always freak out when I am busy because my little guy doesn't move as much. I think we just don't notice it!

I know I am missing a bunch of people, but have to work sometime today!

I had a weekend full of contractions. :eek: They didn't hurt, so I am assuming they were just BH. I never had any with DD, so I don't know. It was enough to scare me pretty badly. I am glad I made it through the holiday weekend. IF they start up again, I am going to call the doc.

Sick toddler at home. NO sleep. UGHHHH!!

[Camdynlyn]

Tracee: Awesome compliment! Got any pictures??

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Saturday, we went to eat with my parents at Outback and we came out of the restaurant and I was passing through the doors and I had the oddest shock come through my stomach. It was like a shock of electricity if I had to explain it. My mom saw me stop and saw the look of my face but it lasted maybe a second. Very quick and was gone. I thought maybe I stepped wrong and Bean hit a nerve. Wouldn't surprise me any. It was really odd, though.

Bean has been moving more and more. She's becoming active right before I get out of bed (after my Hubby gets up) around 6am. I can feel her kicking away. RIght before bed, she's moving around more and more, too. Hubby actually saw her move for the first time, which was amazing. She was a little shy this weekend around my parents and I felt bad because my mom wanted to feel her so bad. Oh, well. There's next time.

Also, when on the beach, I could see how her body had moved to one side of my stomach because of the sun. The sun was hitting my left side and I have a big ole' lump on my right. Too funny.

[Tuesdayschild]

Wendybeth—Isn’t that always the way? I thought we’d picked out a beautiful shade of blue for our bathroom, but on the walls it almost looks purple. Something to do with the lighting, I guess. I like your color. And what a great view! Are you going to cover the windows?

Babylove—You go! I was toying with the idea of a bikini but “chickened out” and got a cute halter, belly-covering style of swimsuit. I really want to get a tank top to show off my curves, but so far no luck.

Camdynlyn—Yay for all that movement. It’s amazing what our babies respond to. I’ve had a couple times I’ve actually gasped because she moved so quick and so hard that it startles me!

Jessie—Sorry to hear your ankles are swollen. Summer is going to make that a pretty permanent condition. Good luck finding the diaper bag you want.

Jen—Big happy birthday wishes! Did you have a good day?

MaryTX—Thinking of you! That reminds me of when I was admitted for pre-term labor with my first pg. I didn’t feel the contractions, but the monitor picked them up all the time. It’s so hard to have to drop your life like that. I will definitely be praying that your little guy stays put, but it’s a looonng journey to have to be on that kind of bed rest and I’ll pray specifically for you too.

I’m going to biweekly appointments now too. My next one is June 15. I had the glucola test today, hopefully that will come back clear. We had a great u/s today; baby is measuring on track, fluid is still good, hb 169. Baby stuck her tongue out and was licking the umblicial cord. Weird. Gained 2 lbs, very “normal” visit with the dr.

[wendybeth]

TuesdaysChild:

Yes, We are going to get Blinds from Home Depot. Just white blinds that look like wood, but aren't really wood. They remind me of plantation shutters... but not nearly as expensive!!!

[Chimichanga]

LTJC - I'm sure the dress will look fine. And if anyone says anything - slug them! :D

Jennylou - glad to hear things are going well.

Wendybeth - I like the room color. Very soothing.

babylove - I'd love to get a compliment like that. you go girl!! :)

ajlanden and camdylyn - sorry to hear about the contractions. :( I'm sure I've had some, but they aren't too noticable.

Things are just crazy at work today and I have the BIGGEST headache ever. Wanting to go home, but just can't yet :(

[babylove]

Ashley ~ Thanks! I was pretty taken aback by it myself! Obviously this lady didn't get a glimpse of my cottage cheese thighs and stretch mark covered a$$! :p I've had a bunch of BH contrax too...I'm pretty sure it's normal at this point.

Summer ~ Actually...I did take a pic of myself in the bikini...I'll post it when I get a chance on LJ! And for the record, see my response to Ashley above for whether or not I agree with the lady's assessment!

Tuesdayschild ~ You have no idea how many times I waffled before I actually put the darn thing on! Too funny that the baby licked the umbilical cord! LOL!

Jen ~ Thanks!

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Don't forget to contact me via PM by Friday 6/2 if you are interested in taking part in the virtual shower. If you would like a description of what it is, see my post at the bottom of page 3 of this thread and PM me with any questions! As of right now, the following mommies are interested:

Camdynlyn
Chimichanga
dukes_flygirl
Sabriel
Jarocha
cocoa_femme
amyinlosangeles
babylove

Come on...you know you wanna ;)

[Sabriel]

Tuesdayschild Too cute that baby was licking her umbilical cord! Silly baby. :)

ajlanden Hope your DD feels better soon and that you get some sleep!

babylove What a nice compliment!

wendybeth Pretty paint color!

jennylou Glad things are going well for you!

contractions I am still having a tons of BHs. It is mostly just annoying. They go away as soon as I sit/lay down.

I am having issues with people touching my belly. It is mainly my family, but it drives me crazy. They always want to feel her move, which of course she doesn't. Then my mom gets upset, because she says I won't let HER touch my belly. That is not true, I just don't want anyone to touch me. Though, I don't mind too much if people ask first. Okay, done venting. :)

[cocoa_femme]

Then my mom gets upset, because she says I won't let HER touch my belly. That is not true, I just don't want anyone to touch me. Though, I don't mind too much if people ask first. Okay, done venting. :)
You should walk up to her and grab her boob...see how she likes it ;) :p.

[babylove]

Why did God make mothers?
1. She's the only one who knows where the scotch tape is.
2. Mostly to clean the house.
3. To help us out of there when we were getting born.

How did God make mothers?
1. He used dirt, just like for the rest of us.
2. Magic plus super powers and a lot of stirring
3. God made my Mom just the same like he made me. He just used bigger parts.

What ingredients are mothers made of?1. God makes mothers out of clouds and angel hair and everything nice in the world and one dab of mean.
2. They had to get their start from men's bones. Then they mostly use string, I think.

Why did God give you Your mother & not some other mom?
1. We're related
2. God knew she likes me a lot more than other people's moms like me.

What kind of little girl was your mom?
1. My mom has always been my mom and none of that other stuff.
2. I don't know because I wasn't there, but my guess would be pretty bossy.
3. They say she used to be nice.

What did mom need to know about dad before she married him?
1. His last name.
2. She had to know his background. Like is he a crook? Does he get drunk on beer?
3. Does he make at least $800 a year? Did he say NO to drugs and YES to chores?

Why did your mom marry your dad?
1. My dad makes the best spaghetti in the world. And my Mom eats a lot.
2. She got too old to do anything else with him.
3. My grandma says that Mom didn't have her thinking cap on.

Who's the boss at your house?
1. Mom doesn't want to be boss, but she has to because dad's such a goof ball.
2. Mom. You can tell by room inspection. She sees the stuff under the bed.
3. I guess Mom is, but only because she has a lot more to do than dad.

What's the difference between moms & dads?
1. Moms work at work and work at home & dads just go to work at work.
2. Moms know how to talk to teachers without scaring them.
3. Dads are taller & stronger, but moms have all the real power 'cause that's who you got to ask if you want to sleep over at your friend's.
4. Moms have magic, they make you feel better without medicine.

What does your mom do in her spare time?
1. Mothers don't do spare time.
2. To hear her tell it, she pays bills all day long.

What would it take to make your mom perfect?
1. On the inside she's already perfect. Outside, I think some kind of plastic surgery.
2. Diet. You know, her hair. I'd diet, maybe blue.

If you could change one thing about your Mom, what would it be?
1. She has this weird thing about me keeping my room clean. I'd get rid of that.
2. I'd make my Mom smarter. Then she would know it was my sister who did it and not me.
3. I would like for her to get rid of those invisible eyes on the back of her head.

:D :D :D

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We have to get some action around here...we are awfully quiet lately!!!

Anyone have a good QOTD??

[PLNUBRIDE]

Hey there BabyLove...

it has been awhile since I posted, but I have been following along....I guess I feel like I don't have alot to add. Although I did want to share that I did pass my GTT test (119 I think).

It is weird, it has been just in the last few weeks that my belly has gotten bigger and I am feeling very pregnant. I can't believe I still have 3 more months...sometimes it feels like a long time and sometimes it feels like it is just around the corner. I get tired very quickly and the BH are a regualr part of my day.

Another thing....we thought we had the names narrowed down, but now all of a sudden we are almost back at square one.....my DH wants to decided right now and I am not in any hurry.

QOTD: As far as eating goes....how healthy have you actually been eating? I am eating Ok, but I can't say I am eating the perfect diet and now I am wondering if that has somehow effected the baby? Am I the onlyh one that has this worry?

[ajlanden]

PLNUBRIDE-I feel your pain on names. We had a list and all of sudden we didn't like any of them. It is funny what the reality of a baby can do to your name picking ablility


Sabriel-Sorry about the belly touches. It will all be over soon.

QOTD: Healthy? Ha, what is that? I just don't want healthy stuff. I swear, I could live on cookies and icecream. Half the time I feel guilty and the other half of the time I think, "screw it, I'll be worried about my weight soon enough."

[Chimichanga]

babylove - that list is SO cute!!!

Sabriel - I've had a few too. They just take me by surprise - it doesn't really bother me that much.

Today I managed to squeeze in a visit with one of the two pediatricians we're considering. The other visit is next week Tuesday. i'm pretty excited I could get in this quick - I just called for the appointments today. :) DH is going to be jotting down some questions from "the book" for me since he's at home right now.

I am having such a case of a stomach ache! I know it's indigestion and i know what caused it. I love pork and beans. Usually I never get gassy from it. Well, I ate some this weekend (we BBQ'd quite a bit) and had some leftovers yesterday. I still didn't get gassy, but it is a gassy food - like broccoli - and I'm having the same pains as I did with broccoli. :( Fooey!

[jesseybell]

QOTD - Healthy eating? Yeah, right....I really wish I were eating more healthy, but unfortunately I am not. That much more work I will have to do once the baby comes.

My mom told me last night my "shower" (ie a very small gathering) will be Tuesday evening, June 20th.

Our 'pack n play' is going to be delivered today. Something fun for DH to put together tonight,though I don't want to leave it in the living room for 60 days.

I need to run up to BRU tomorrow to get extra bases for our snug ride and see if the ottoman for the glider is in.

Work continues to be crazy - people are already trying to throw as much work at me in the month of June as possible because they know once July comes around they won't be able to count on me being here (either physically or just mentally).

Tomorrow I apply for Short Term Disability! I've had the "60-day" mark on my calendar for 2 months - I can't believe it is here.

[JenniferH]

QOTD - Not really eating too healthy here either. I try but at lunch that burger seems so much better than a salad. I guess after the baby comes I can stress about the weight, but right now as long as my doc doesn't yell at me I am OK.

I had my GTT test yesterday. There were 4 other preggos there too. It was nice. We all sat together and talked the entire time. It made the hour go so fast! DH started to clean out the baby room yesterday. He didn't do that much, but it made me less stressed just knowing it was started.

Today, I decided to throw DH a surprise party for his bday. It is going to be on Aug 12 (about 2wks prior to my C/S). Hopefully, I can keep it a surprise. I am having it at a park associated with a golf course. He loves to golf so I am going to have his brothers golf with him that day and bring him by afterward. We will see if I can get away with all the secrets. He picks up on the smallest details, so I am 90% sure he will catch me!

I forgot! My mom and best friend decided to throw my a baby luncheon for the new baby. They both feel bad that people aren't as excited about this baby since he is my second boy. I told them it wasn't necessary and that I wasn't sure if it was appropriate, but loved that they wanted to have the lunch for me and new DS. What do you girls think?

[KKay]

Hi ladies! I've been MIA for awhile. I hope everyone is doing well.

QOTD: I haven't been eating as healthy as I should. I feel guilty about it because I was so good with DD1. I need to do better. DD1 was born with low blood sugar and the nursery reccommended we supplement with formula.

I had my GTT last week. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it's okay.

[bluhimmy]

Just a quick flyby to see how everyone is doing.

Looks like I'm the only one in the bunch that has gestational diabetes so far. Can I just say that having gestational diabetes SUCKS! :mad: I have to check my blood sugar 6 times a day. And it's been so hard to plan my meals. I barely eat normal meals day to day, but plan? Yeah right. Counting and limiting my carb intake has been so hard. I feel like I'm missing something. The next 11 weeks is going to be a long journey for me. :(


QOTD - I've been trying to eat really good diet since I have to. But it's been really difficult trying to keep my carbs down.

[babylove]

PLNUBRIDE ~ Congrats on passing your GTT! I feel the same way about getting bigger...it seems like overnight I'm huge and uncomfortable.

Ashley ~ Half the time I feel guilty and the other half of the time I think, "screw it, I'll be worried about my weight soon enough." Are you inside my head? I think the same thing! :p

Jen ~ Sorry about the indigestion. That's the worst!

Jessie! I can't believe you're at the 60 day mark! Congrats!

Jennifer ~ I think it's great that they want to throw you a get together for your baby...nothing wrong with it at all! All the famous people have showers (and big ones too!) even when it's their second kid ;) You fit right in! :)

KKay ~ Good luck w/ the GTT!

Bluhimmy ~ I'm so sorry about the GD :( {{{HUGS}}} I failed my 1 hr and my dr had me on the diet for a few days and it was tough. But I did lose some weight which was kind of nice since I had gained a lot recently. Just know that it's only temporary and sticking to the diet is the best thing for you and your baby. The ladies on the GD thread are great by the way!

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QOTD: I eat somewhat healthy. Usually I start off good in the morning and then it's all downhill from there. I just have such a sweet tooth! I just eat too many carbs. *shrug*

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Sorry to be a pest, but I know we have some members who don't come around here often so I just want to make sure that everyone knows what to do if they want to be a part of the virtual shower--PM me by Friday 6/2! Right now we have about 10 or 11 people...come on ladies! If anyone is concerned about the $ aspect, I planned on limiting the amount to $15.

[mrstim]

28w4d

I just heard from the doctor - I passed my one-hour with an 87!!! YAY! Whew, I'm relieved. I've not been eating healthy at ALL - I'm craving french fries and ANYTHING sweet. Like literally, I could have junk food all day long and be just fine. I'm limiting myself somewhat, even though I'm just at at total gain of 5.5lbs for the pregnancy. My next doctor's appt. is June 23rd, and after that (32 weeks) I'll go to every other week. Can't believe it's happening so fast! Like, tomorrow we can all say we're due the month after next! Wowza!!!!

We went out of town for a week, plus with everything going on at Tim's job, it's just been a crazy whirlwind of a month - if he gets this job, it'll mean a move, but hopefully they'll hold off hiring him until AFTER lil'man comes, so as to not have to face insurance crap!

I sliced open my finger yesterday (twice!) so it's really hard to type right now, plus I need to go finish supper, so hopefully everyone is doing wonderfully and I'll be around a whole lot more soon!

[amyinlosangeles]

Hi guys,

Just doing a quick pic drop-off - I need to catch up on some work

(copied from my baby blog)
We had our 3d ultrasound today and got some cute shots of Ava. She wasn't cooperating at first and kept covering her face with her hands. Also, like a dumbass I went to the bathroom right before doing the ultrasound and so my bladder was empty making it more difficult to get good pics. She was in kind of a weird spot and had a bunch of stuff in the way of her face but we still got to see her make some cute faces, yawn and smile when she heard my voice. That was the coolest part!

http://hedlab.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/ava_lee_dillon_3.jpg
http://hedlab.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/ava_lee_dillon_18.jpg
http://hedlab.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/ava_lee_dillon_23.jpg
http://hedlab.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/ava_lee_dillon_26.jpg

I can't believe it's already June tomorrow - My bday + no work = very good day!!!! Finally getting my roots done, my toes done and having my bday present delivered (patio furniture)!

Hope you're all having a great day. : )

[Chimichanga]

Amy - she's gorgeous!! :)

We met our first option for pediatrician today. She was really nice. DH just sort of sat there (I wasn't expecting much more) and I asked the questions. She answered everything fully and seems really nice. I do want to meet the other doctor, but I feel pretty comfortable with this one.

QOTD: I think I'm eating okay. I'm not super healthy, but I'm limiting my bad foods. I have at least 3-4 fruits/veggies a day and plenty of water. I do crave the good stuff but try to keep it to small portions.

[Camdynlyn]

I know I told you on LJ, Amy, but awesome pictures! :)

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We put the crib together last night. I also put the bumpers on and a temporary cribskirt. There is no crib sheet on it, though, just mattress color. I'm thinking of doing a green sheet, so picture that. The skirt will be a straight cut with green and pink at the bottom for an accent.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b320/Camdynlyn/new061.jpg

[amyinlosangeles]

Thanks Chimichanga & Camdynlyn!

Camdynlyn I LOVE your crib and the color of the walls - it totally looks like the Serena & Lily pic!

[Camdynlyn]

Thank you, Amy! I've still got a ways to go but it's getting there.

[JenniferH]

Amy ~ Happy BDay!

Camdynlyn ~ Love the crib and the wall color!

Babylove ~ Count me in for the virtual shower. Not really sure how to PM but I will try.

OK...I have a stupid question. What is LJ?

[KKay]

Amy - Happy Birthdy and great pics of Ava!

Camdynlyn - I like the color you painted the walls. I keep waffling between a darker pink and a soft pink.

I just called my doctor's office. I passed the GTT with a 101! I'm relieved...for some reason I was worried about the GTT this time (even though I passed last time too). The bad news is that I'm anemic. The nurse I spoke with actually said severely anemic. :( She suggested I take iron supplements (Slow-Fe) and eat more iron rich foods for now. She said my doctor will call me when she gets back in the country.

[bluhimmy]

babylove - I've been all over the GD thread. They are really a great groups of ladies. :)

mrstim - :) Yay for passing your GTT!

amyinlosangeles - Happy b-day! :D I'm always amazed when I see the 3d u/s pics. That's so sweet she smiled when she heard your voice.

Camdynlyn - Love the wall color!

JenniferH - LJ = LiveJournal. A lot of people keep a journal there.

KKay - Sorry about the anemic, but it's great you passed the GTT.

[mrstim]

Amy - Happy B'day - Ava is GORGEOUS! :D Makes me want a 3d now!

KKay - congrats on passing - it's a great feeling!

Jen - Yeouch, I do need to get cracking on finding a ped! Thanks for the reminder!

Summer - Love the crib and wall color! So pretty!

QOTD: Anyone suffering from returning Exhaustion?
I know they say that Morning Sickness can return, but what about tireness?
I honestly feel just like I did in my first trimester with exhaustion - I'm SO sleepy and worn out! I have so much to do and all I can think about is the couch and a pillow! I just woke up 2 hours ago from a nap, and all I can think about is another one! I noticed this yesterday and today, both days I didn't drink all my water, so I'm hoping it's just b/c of slight dehydration or whatever. I'm sitting here trying to guzzlle water to help, cause I hope this doesn't last!

I'm decorating for a wedding tomorrow - it's going to be interesting, but hopefully it'll all come together! Baby is kicking my insides silly - They're getting so much harder now! My whole belly looks like a stretchmarked jello dome!

[Abby'sMom]

Happy birthday to Amy. :) Have a great rest-of-the-day.

I've had a rather crappy day myself. I didn't sleep so well overnight (well, I slept ok, but different things kept waking me up starting at 4:50). Then I nearly passed out this morning for the second time this pregnancy, and I'm not sure why. I promised DH I'd call the dr if I continued to feel light-headed today.

[Chimichanga]

Abby'sMom - I hope things got better!! Not good!

We had our u/s today. Miss Thang is measuring around 33-34 weeks. Yeah, I'm at 29w1d. Hmmm... lovely! The tech said I don't have too much fluid - nor too litte - so it's really all baby. I called my mom and sister to tell them the news. I think this will throw a wrench in their shower plans. They didn't say that directly to me, but I could tell.

The tech did say just because she's measuring big doesn't mean I'll deliver early. No, I'll just have a 15 pound 28 inch long baby! :p I did stress that to my mom and sister, but I think they are in the works for something now.

[jesseybell]

One of the day cares we visited called to say that they now only have 1 opening for our time frame - I don't know if it is a sales pitch or not, but DH and I are going to visit it again (only I saw it) on Tuesday. While it isn't my first choice for pre-school, I liked it for its infant program so I think we probably will go with it, for at least a year or 2. It will be nice to have that checked off. I am going to try to make pediatrician appts for Tuesday as well.

I applied for short term disability. So much paperwork. I have to bring this long form to my doctor on Wednesday. If I don't take any more days off before my due date, then I will get paid full for 3 weeks, 60% for six weeks and unpaid for 3 weeks.

All our shelving from Pottery Barn arrived today.I can't wait to put it together/hang it. Then the nursery will be 80% complete.

My gaudy fake rings from e-bay arrived too. I will be sad the day I have to take my real rings off. But it could be fun to wear the other ones for a bit.

Baby girl makes me nervous when she doesn't move a lot, though last week at the doctor she said she could feel her moving when I couldn't. She's quite active at night though and has kept me up the last 2 nights.

Exhaustion? Exactly the opposite. This morning I was wide awake at 6 am (and all I could think about was when I go back to work that will be my normal wake up time...except it will be November and cold and dark).

DH meant well last night and made pizza, but didn't finish it until 9:30 pm. I paid for it later - I had the worst heartburn when I went to bed. I need to finish eating by 7:30 or 8:00 in order to be okay at 11:00.

[jennylou]

Abby'sMom - I hope things got better!! Not good!

We had our u/s today. Miss Thang is measuring around 33-34 weeks. Yeah, I'm at 29w1d. Hmmm... lovely! The tech said I don't have too much fluid - nor too litte - so it's really all baby. I called my mom and sister to tell them the news. I think this will throw a wrench in their shower plans. They didn't say that directly to me, but I could tell.

The tech did say just because she's measuring big doesn't mean I'll deliver early. No, I'll just have a 15 pound 28 inch long baby! :p I did stress that to my mom and sister, but I think they are in the works for something now.

Did they tell you how many pounds she was measuring? Remember also that they can be off by a pound or more at this point in the game, so try not to stress too much about a 15 pound baby. :)

[babylove]

My attempt at SOs since I've been so delinquent...

Cherish ~ I get a lot of belly touching too...but I don't mind unless it's a complete stranger. I mean, why would a complete stranger want to touch someone else's belly?!

Amy ~ Congrats on passing your GTT! I am so jealous of the coke and candy bar test! Sorry about your finger and congrats on Tim's job possibility!

Amy (LA) ~ BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Ava is so cute!! Who do you think she looks like? I'm so excited for my 4D u/s which is on 6/17. And happy belated b-day! :)

Jen ~ That reminds me...I really have to make an appt w/ our ped to chat with him. I have been measuring ahead too... I was measuring 30w at my 27w4d. :rolleyes:

Summer ~ As I've said on LJ...beautiful crib!

Kkay ~ Congrats on passing your GTT!!

Bluhimmy ~ Glad you are finding support on the GD thread!

Abby'sMom ~ Sorry to hear that you almost passed out!! I would definitely call your OB and not wait for it to happen again.

Jessie ~ Glad you found daycare! Yay for getting the PB shelving for the nursery! I can't wait to see it all put together.

Exhaustion ~ Yup. Though I never really got my energy back in the 2nd tri. I've been tired all along. But the past few nights I've noticed that I'm really tired, very early in the evening.

***

I officially feel huge. I can't believe I still have 11w until my EDD! What an eternity! Yesterday, Truman was ON CRACK all day long. He literally didn't stop moving. I can't explain it! My stomach was bouncing all over the place. I loved it but it was so distracting at work. I kept wondering what the heck was going on in there! LOL!

The fabric arrived in the mail for the baby's window treatment...I can't wait to see the nursery start to come together. My mom called me yesterday and told me that some members at the senior center where she used to work have us our first baby gift--a handmade knitted blanket!! I can't wait to see it! :)

[cosmic]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b320/Camdynlyn/new061.jpg

Beautiful, Camdynlyn! :)

[JenniferH]

Chimi ~ I had to laugh at the 15lb baby comment! Too funny. You will be delivering a toddler! lol

Abbysmom ~ That's scary! I passed out one time this pregnancy. Luckily it was at the doctor's office. I hadn't had enough water because of the stomach flu and my electrolytes were out of wack. I had to drink a gallon of water and eat 6 small meals that day. Plus have an IV at the office.

Jessie ~ Isn't great to know you have a daycare! I really wish my nursery was 80% complete. I think mine is at 5%. Do you have any pics?

Babylove ~ 11wks to due date! :eek: CRAZY how fast time has gone. My boss and I were just talking about me not flying anymore this morning. In 4 more weeks no travel at all!! YIPPEE!

Exhaustion ~ Not as bad as first trimester, but I get really tired in the afternoon. Almost to the point where I want to nap. I am thinking about a bed under my desk like on Seinfeld :D

I have to vent a little. Last night MIL, DS and I were shopping for a baby gift for a friend. She told me to go look for something while her and DS looked at the toys. Next thing I know, she is standing beside me and DS is no where in sight! I freaked. Couldn't find him anywhere. Finally, saw him at the Mickey Mouse DVDs and he looked up at me and said "Mommy! Look Mickey!" It was like she totally forgot about him. Then when we left the store, she let go of his hand as we were getting ready to cross the street to the parking lot! I grabbed him up and couldn't believe how careless she was being. I said to her he is only 2! You need to hold his hand when we cross the street. How she raised three boys, I will never know!!!!!

[Camdynlyn]

I'm here and alive. The last piece of furniture arrived yesterday so we need to put it together. That's our weekend project. I'm so ready to have everything in the room put together.

I was watching Maternity Ward last night and a 14 year old gave birth to a 25 week old baby girl. It was scary but interesting at the same time because that's what my baby probably looks like. I'm almost 27 weeks but still, she's about that size. She survived but was in the NICU and weighed almost 2 pounds. I sat there mesmerized to know that I've got a baby that looks like that. I know she's a baby but I can't fathom she's like that, if it makes sense.

[Chimichanga]

Jennylou - they didn't tell me what she weighed, but I could see "chub" for the lack of a better word. Her legs has some padding as did her face and fingers. It was cool to see.

I told one of my managers/friends that I am measuring big and since she's a mother, she kind of understands how it can go. I'm hoping I don't go until August, but really - right now any one of us could go. I'm just trying to be practical. I have a pretty high stress job, and I know stress can induce a lot of things; I'm sure labor can be one of them.

[E&O]

KKay- I was reprimanded by the nurse for being iron deficient. And I started take an iron supplement last week. I've always been slightly anemic so it was no shicok, but this nurse seemed so upset by it all.

Monday at 8:00 AM I have the 3hr GTT test. I've tried limited sweets as much as possible, definitely cut out a lot of the fruit juice I had been drinking. So wish me luck....

Tomorrow is our day-long child birth class. Nervous about what to expect and if my husband can keep from freaking out over the videos they will show.

[babylove]

So, I had a little mishap this morning...I was walking (in 3 in platform sandals--they really are comfortable and sturdy!) and my ankle rolled and I completely fell. Thankfully, it was sort of in slow motion, so I twisted my body to avoid hitting my belly on the ground. But it still scared the heck out of me and my dr had me come into the office for an u/s (I'll do anything for an u/s :rolleyes: ) just to make sure everything is ok. Truman is FINE. Apparently, they looks for at least 3 movements, flexing of the head, breathing and heartbeat when these things happen and Truman did all of those things in the first 5 seconds. So, no worries there. I'm glad I went in though just so I wouldn't be worried all weekend. Oy. But I have a confession...when I went to see the dr, I switched to a pair of flat shoes I had in the car so they wouldn't chastise me for wearing heels at 29w! :o

Oh, and I have another low grade UTI. :( So I'm on Macrobid for the next three days. It's just so strange that I have no symptoms!

Today has NOT been a good day!

[JenniferH]

babylove ~ Sorry to hear about your mishap, but I am impressed you are wearing 3" heels!!

[jesseybell]

I'll post some pictures next week after DH puts together the shelving. The walls are still bare.

I just took our kittens to the vet for their 1 year check up - guess they aren't kittens anymore :( He said not to make any special provisions when the baby comes - let the cats climb in the pack n play and crib and stroller. Like all vets have said, they've never heard of a cat smothering a kid. He said we'll drive ourselves insane trying to keep the cats and kid apart and keep the kids stuff cat/cat hair free.

Off to BRU to do a little shopping and to see if our ottoman glider is in.

We have our 1 day baby class tomorrow and Sunday a 1/2 day of how to take care of the baby. I am really looking forward to both of them.

[babylove]

Ok ladies, yesterday was the deadline to sign-up for the virtual shower (although if anyone is still interested, please let me know ASAP!)

The following mommies have indicated that they are interested:
amyinlosangeles
cocoa_femme
jarocha
Sabriel
duke's flygirl
Chimichanga
camdynlyn
mrstim
isaacsmommy
mloveya
JenniferH
babylove

I still need full name, address and registry info (if any) from the following (ASAP!):
jarocha
mrstim
mloveya

Thanks! As soon as I have the last bit of info, I will choose names out of a hat to pair people up and PM you the info of your person.

[K&H's mommy]

We did our 3D ultrasound. Baby girl wasn't cooperating that well at all! She kept putting her hands in front of her face and rubbing her eyes. I swear I saw her pick her nose too, LOL! She was measuring right on 28 weeks, just a couple days ahead. Here is the picture:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/NICU_nurse/3Ultrasound.jpg
threadmistress - you can put this on the front.

28 week belly shot - so much rounder than with my son!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/NICU_nurse/28weekbellyMS.jpg

Hope you are all having a great weekend.

ETA: sorry so big, my program isn't letting me shrink it down!

[babylove]

What a great pic!!! I can't believe how amazing you look for 28w and it's your THIRD pgcy!!

[amyinlosangeles]

K&H's mommy I agree w/babylove - you do look amazing for 28wks! Such a great 3D pic too...so cute!

Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes - had a great birthday and then had my shower yesterday which was a lot of fun. Let's just say I don't need to buy baby clothes for another 6 months at least! And she already has more shoes than I do.

[jesseybell]

We had our 1-day birthing class on Saturday. It was 7 hours very well spent. They showed 2 very tasteful (and up-to-date) videos which had everyone in tears (even the guys!). I am glad we didn't sign up for a multiple week class - this one was perfect. We are going to practice some of the relaxing techniques in the coming weeks.

Today was a 3-hour "newborn essentials" class. It wasn't as good. It just wasn't enough time, so she breezed through some stuff. The only hands-on stuff we did was swaddling and different positions to hold the baby to soothe it.

Infant CPR and breastfeeding are later this week.

[babylove]

Sleep is no longer my friend. I just.can't.get.comfortable. It sucks. I ended up on the couch last night and fell asleep but didn't sleep well at all. And now I'm exhausted and grouchy. I don't know if I can handle 10 more weeks of this!

Another reminder...I still need full name, address and registry info (if any) from jarocha and mloveya for the virtual shower!

[jarocha]

So mad, I don't see my post from last week here. Oh well.

Last Thursday I went to my 3 week check up and everything is good. Gained 5 lbs. At this point, I am so over my weight gain. I took my mom this time so she can hear the heartbeat. My next appointment is not until June 29th. My doctor will be out on vacation so instead of 3 weeks we are doing 4 weeks.

amyinlosangeles & K&H's mommy: Great u/s pictures. Thos are truly amazing. Both your girls looks beautiful.

babylove: Just sent you my missing info this morning.

Glad everyone is starting the Childbirth classes. We were not able to get confirmation until next month. They seem to cancel very frequent around here.

Was I the only one overwhelmed when doing their registry? We went yesterday and I was about to start crying in the middle of the store. We didn't know anything about breast pumps, bottle sterilizers, strollers, car seats and swings. We felt very overwhelmed. We found this teenager that was very helpful that worked at the store. He walked us through everything. I feel like I didn't pay attention to anything my friends went through.

Hope everyone is staying cool in this hot weather.

[E&O]

jesseybell- I agree with your praise of the 1-day childbirth class. We had ours this past Saturday too. While it was a long day and I was very tired at the end. I liked it much better than trying to go every week.

My husband was fairly well behaved and admitted he did find most of it very useful- the description of the stages of labor and just a general "what to expect" throughout the process. He hated the relaxation techniques.

Had my 3hr GTT this morning. I realized halfway to the lab that I forgot my book, so it was a LONG wait. I think I read every magazine in the place and was so sleepy by the end (lack of food and blood) that I wanted to just take a nap in the waiting room. I did feel very happy when the lab tech asked me how off I was at passing the 1 hr test, when I told her 8 points, she was like "oh god, why did they make you go through all this again!" She's on my side!

[Camdynlyn]

Glucose Test
So this morning, bright and early, I got up and ate my breakfast. I'm still a little confused because it says to eat a good breakfast and gave suggestions. They didn't ask me anything about it though, so I hope it's okay. I drank my Fruit Punch flavored sugar. It wasn't bad at all and tasted like one of those clear fruit drinks (with the aluminum pull back lids) if you know what I'm talking about. Not bad at all but it sure was a lot of sugar. I was feeling jittery so I took an extra biscut in my car for afterwards. I had to wait about 10 minutes until my time and then they drew my blood. Stung a little but nothing bad.

Ultrasound
Then, off we went to the ultrasound. The first thing she checked was my placenta. EVERYTHING WAS GREAT!! No previa for me so that is awesome news!! She's also turned head down but on her left side a little (meaning, her body is on my left side and hands on my right). Her face is smooshed really tight against my placenta so I hope she doesn't have a smooshed face! My nose and all is crooked and I believe this is why but oh well.

They checked fluid levels (great), weight (2 lbs. 5 oz-- 55%-- CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS??), heartbeat (134bpm) and then all the sizes of random things. She said she was perfect. Oh yeah, then we did the butt shot and got to see the labia and said she's 100% girl so YAY for her pink room!! :D

I asked about the 3D/4D thing and told her we were interested. She said she'd check to see if we'd be a good canidate today because of the way she was turned and up against the placenta. She said not to waste our money! :( We wouldn't get a good face shot and possibly a decent profile. She did let us see what we could get, though. We decided to come back in a couple of weeks to check again.

We got a bunch of pictures on the CD this time but only a handful of decent ones. I was a little disappointed. Here's the good ones:

Her hand was up at her face. This is a face shot (alien) and you can see her nose and eyes. Her mouth kept opening and closing and it looks like she''s blowing you kisses:
http://static.flickr.com/55/160890594_cf09c0d126.jpg?v=0
The best 3D shot we got. I still think she has Steffie's nose:
http://static.flickr.com/55/160890595_60fbaf51d1.jpg?v=0

[babylove]

Ok, now that I have everyone's info for the virtual shower, I am going to send out, by PM, the name of the person for whom you are buying a gift. The PM will include full name, mailing address, gender (although if you guess girl, you're probably right! LOL!) and registry info (if any).

Remember, don't spill the beans about who you are matched with...it should be a surprise when you open your gift!

Does anyone have any suggestions regarding a deadline? Should everyone aim to have their gift in the mail by a certain date? Has anyone done this before and remembers how it should go?

[Sabriel]

Camdynlyn Cute u/s pics!

jarocha Glad your appointment went well!

K&H's mommy Cute u/s pic AND belly!

jesseybell I totally agree about the kitties. Cat hair is just going to be a given around here. No way to keep baby away from it!

anyinlosangeles Glad your shower went well!

GTT I have my 1 hr. on Friday.

Childbirth Classes We have our last Bradley class on Thursday. I am going to miss them! DH and I have both really enjoyed going the last 10 weeks. We met 2 other couples and have learned so much. I still have to sign up for infant CPR, and I also want to make it to at least one LLL meeting before she is here.

Sleep Sleep has not been my friend for many weeks now. I can't get comfortable and my legs hurt from the cramps and RLS. I usually wake up multiple times a night just because my body aches all over. Ugh.

Nursery Progress We got so much done this weekend! DH moved the desk downstairs and cleaned out the office. Then he moved the guest room furnature into the office. Now the nursery is free! I took down the wallpaper border, and it is all ready to paint this coming weekend. :)

Rings I had to take my wedding bands off yesterday. I am wearing my tanzanite ring on the finger now. It is a little loose, but it will work.

[UTChick]

Sorry I have been MIA. End of school year was hectic and then I had to go out of town for a wedding. I think am finally caught up on everything I missed. Thanks for starting up the new thread. Can't believe we are already in the 3rd trimester!

Childbirth classes~ We are also doing the weekend class. It is easier on DH's schedule. We are scheduled for July 8th and 9th.

Nursery progresss~ We moved a couple of bookcases and the computer desk and hutch into the guest bedroom on Saturday. Really DH moved the furniture - I transfered books and stuff and told him where to put everything. ;) We have picked up some paint samples but haven't decided on the color yet. Our crib should be in any day now, so we need to make a decision and start painting!

Sleep~ Sometimes ok, sometimes not. As long as I am in a good position and have cool air blowing on me, I am ok. Finding that good position is not always an easy task. Rolling over sucks sometimes!

Rings~ I had to put mine away a couple of weeks ago. I bought a band of small CZ "diamonds" in one size larger than my real rings. It is a little big, but I am so scared of getting my other rings stuck, that I don't mind this one being big. Funny thing is that a couple of friends thought it was real and wanted to know when I got a new wedding band!

[JenniferH]

Babylove ~ Maybe we all send out the gifts within a certain timeframe. Then we all can get them around the same time. Not sure if that will work. Any other ideas?

Childbirth classes~ Not doing them this time since we a ROs. DS is going to take a welcome baby class.

Nursery progress~ We moved the computer to the new basement office, but still have all the guest furniture to move out. Hopefully, tonight I can start packing stuff up and sending stuff to Goodwill.

Sleep~ What's that? Between getting up to pee, leg cramps and the whole process of turning over haven't had much sleep.

Rings~ Haven't worn for weeks!

GAP.com is having anewborn sale on on-line purchases only. There are some good deals!

[ajlanden]

We haven't been very chatty lately, have we? I have been around, but just lacking the energy to post.

jarocha-I remember feeling a bit overwhelmed with the registry too. There are just so many decisions!

E&