October 2006 Mommies: 3rd Trimester

[Sept&Oct06Moms]

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We have 37 Mommies & Babies in the final trimester
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Please list your appts in RED.
Also, when posting, please put in the subject line how far along you are (i.e. 20w,4d, etc.)!

1st Trimester (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=14860) Months 1-3 (1-13 weeks)
2nd Trimester (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=17630) Months 4-6 (14-26 weeks)
3rd Trimester Development (http://www.childbirthsolutions.com/articles/pregnancy/weeklypregcalendar/index3.php) M7 * 27-30w, M8 * 31-35w, M9 * 36-40w * 3rd trimester Pics (http://www.pregnancy.org/pregnancy/fetaldevelopment3.php)
Arriving Thread (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=23211) starts with 1st baby born

The threadmistresses for this thread are Ericka_Jarett and Michelle

[Sept&Oct06Moms]

bunnybeth - Bethany, 27
DH: Elon, 28
Married: June 23, 2002
Due Date: October 25, 2006
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Bubeleh - H, 28
DH: A, 30
Married: March, 2003
Due Date: October 1, 2006
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dzmattie - Becca, 29
DH: 28
Married: 2002
Any other children: DS, 1/15/04
Due Date: October 14, 2006
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emermel - Emily 28
DH: Todd 30
Married May 12, 2002
DD: January 17, 2004
Due Date:October 14, 2006
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Ericka_Jarett - Ericka, 32
DH: Jarett, 28
Married: December 14, 2001
Other children: Rebekah Joy, born April 18, 2005 at 24 weeks, with us 71 mins.
Due Date: October 4, 2006
NAME: Easton _______
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Hmdelf - Heather, 33
DH: Ed, 29
Married: October 11, 2003
Any other children: S, December 25, 2004
Due Date: October 18, 2006
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jbemommy - Shana, 33
DH: Doug, 41
Married: June 22, 2002
Any other children: Juliana, 2/3/04
Due Date: October 4, 2006
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jeant - Jean, 34
DH: Craig, 34
Married: June 19, 2004
Due Date: October 26, 2006
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jenniferlynne - Jennifer, 33
DH: Roger, 34
Married: June 8, 2002
Any other children: Will, born 4/24/04
Due Date: October 26, 2006
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Jenzen01 - Jen, 29
DH: Al, 38
Married: October 4, 2003
Any other children: Gabriel (Gabe) 12.21.2004
Due Date: October 16, 2006
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[Sept&Oct06Moms]

kenswife - Emily
DH: Ken
Married: February 3, 2004
Any other children: Alyssa & Ilanna
Due Date: October 7, 2006
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KimberDK - Kimber, 32
DH: Dan, 33
Married: July 15, 2004
Due Date: October 12, 2006
NAME: Mia London
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KMM - Kellie, 30
DH: Dan, 30
Married: April 19, 2003
Other children: Dylan - August 29, 2003
Due Date: October 2, 2006
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lawgirl4 - Ericka, 31
DH: Rob, 36
Married: July 6, 2003
Due Date: October 12, 2006
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Lydia - Lydia, 28
DH: Matt, 28
Married: April 13, 2002
Any other children: Beautiful baby girl named Madison, April 24, 2005
Due Date: November 2, 2006
Name: Mason Francis
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Mamabear - Sara, 33
DH: David, 35
Married: 5/31/2003
Any other children:Alexander, 2/6/04
Due Date: October 15, 2006
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maplekitty - Sarah, 25
DH: Curt, 28
Married: August 27, 2005
Due Date: October 6, 2006
NAME: Robyn Abigail
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[Sept&Oct06Moms]

marathongirl - Sue, 31
DH: Tim, 33
Married: December 1, 2001
Other children: Claire Sophia 09/16/04
Due Date: October 1, 2006
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Maxicat - Kim, 37
DH: 45
Married: May 11, 2002
Due Date: October 20, 2006
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Michelle - Michelle, 28
DH: Matt, 28
Married: August 30, 2003
Due Date: October 13, 2006
NAME: Madison
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MichelleRenee - Michelle, 24
DH: Michael, 30
Married: May 29, 2005
Due Date: October 27, 2006
NAME: Tristan Michael
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MidwesternGal - Amy, 25
DH: Nate, 24
Married: January 10, 2004
Due Date: October 7, 2006
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[Sept&Oct06Moms]

Mommy2ml - Rebecca, 29
DH: Rob, 28
Married: August 5, 2001
Any other children: Mackenzie 1/12/2003
Due Date: October 5, 2006 (induction 9/25 ? )
NAME: Logan Henry
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Mrs-Mac - D, 29
DH: M, 32
Married: October 5, 2002
Due Date: October 23, 2006
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Nigellas - Kerry, 29
DH: Chris, 30
Married: August 7, 2001
Due Date: October 24, 2006
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nutter13 - N, 27
DH: B, 27
Married: July 6, 2002
Any other children: DD
Due Date: October 22, 2006
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Pamela - Pamela, 26
DH: 26
Married: June 13, 2004
Due Date: October 4, 2006
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pickle - E, 30
DH: J, 31
Married: November 1, 2001
Due Date: October 5, 2006
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PinkMartini - Summer, 24
DH: Jeremy, 33
Married: June 17, 2006
Due Date: October 17, 2006
NAME: Jacob Michael

[Sept&Oct06Moms]

quartercentury - QC, 27
FH: 27
Married: not yet; together since Xmas 2000, engaged since June 2005
Due Date: October 21, 2006
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Rippy1010 - Ally, 29
DH: Jeff, 30
Married: July 23, 2005
Due Date: October 1, 2006
NAME: Logan Anthony
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Roxygirl - Marissa, 27
DH: R, 26
Married: July 10th, 2004
Due Date: October 9, 2006
NAME: Kendall Renne
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She-ra - Sheila, 34
DH: Charlie, 35
Married: September 28, 2002
Any other children: Charles Henry (Charlie) 3/30/04
Due Date: October 13, 2006
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SlvSpring - Oona, 25
DH: Josh, 27
Married: July 30, 2005
Due Date: October 21, 2006
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Sua - 36
DH: 38
Married: November, 2002
Other children: Greyson 3/7/04
Due Date: October 13, 2006
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TaterBaby - Emily, 27
DH: Josh, 26
Married: May 22, 2004
Any other children: 2 furbabies; m/c at 10 weeks with D&C - Aug 05
Due Date: October 4, 2006
NAME: Lainey Elizabeth
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Tika
Married: October 2002
Due Date: October 13, 2006
Birthday: September 27, 2006


In Our Thoughts: Twylla, dlj78, happy, kate2l, kerrykate

[Sept&Oct06Moms]

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1 * Bubeleh
1 * Rippy1010 - Logan Anthony
1 * marathongirl - James David or Hannah Kathryn
2 * KMM
4 * Ericka_Jarett - Easton ______
4 * Pamela
4 * TaterBaby - Lainey Elizabeth
4 * jbemommy
5 * Mommy2ml - Logan Henry
5 * pickle
6 * maplekitty - Robyn Abigail
7 * kenswife
7 * MidwesternGal
9 * Roxygirl - Kendall Renne
12 * lawgirl4
12 * KimberDK - Mia London
13 * She-ra
13 * Sua
13 * Tika
13 * Michelle - Madison Michelle
14 * dzmattie
14 * emermel
15 * Mamabear
16 * Jenzen01
17 * PinkMartini - Jacob Michael
18 * Hmdelf
20 * Maxicat
21 * quartercentury
21 * SlvSpring
22 * nutter13
23 * Mrs-Mac
24 * Nigellas
25 * bunnybeth
26 * jeant
26 * jenniferlynne
27 * MichelleRenee - Tristan Michael
11/2 * Lydia - Mason Francis

[Sept&Oct06Moms]

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September
6 - KMM
7 - Bubeleh, Jenzen01, Midwesterngal, Mommy2ml
8 - MichelleRenee, Rippy1010, TaterBaby
11 - MamaBear
12 - Lydia
13 - bunnybeth
14 - Bubeleh (u/s) SlvSpring, Mommy2ml
15 - Quartercentury, Rippy1010, Michelle, maplekitty
18 - mommy2ml (u/s)
20 - Mommy2ml
21 - Bubeleh
25 - Mommy2ml (induction)
27 - Tika (C-Section)

October - Baby's Arriving Month

[Sept&Oct06Moms]

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/5841/b2ca54e2be3df17c600b05c71b8d4c56vt6.gif - you or DH calls this person to let them know you are in labor and/or when you have the baby. Give the person all the stats: name, weight, height, time and the person will post for everyone in the group to see. You can leave a message if you don't get the person.

Matched
1 -marathongirl - Sue - (NJ) calling hmdelf (CT)
5 -Mommy2ml - Rebecca (NYC) calling Ericka_Jarett (NJ)
13 -Sua - Kari - (MO) calling MichelleRenee (OH)
15 -mamabear- Sara - (CA) calling jenniferlynne (CA)
18 -Jenzen01 - Jen calling MichelleRenee (OH)
18 -hmdelf - Heather - (CT) calling marathongirl - Sue (NJ)
21 -QuarterCentury (UK) calling jeant
26 -jeant - Jean calling QuarterCentury
26 -jenniferlynne - Jennifer - (CA) - calling MamaBear (CA)
27 -MichelleRenee - Michelle (OH) calling Sua (MO)


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Nigellas - Boppy Cover from lawgirl4
bunnybeth - puppy sleep sack from Michelle
marathongirl - bottles, pacis, wrist rattles from MichelleRenee
MichelleRenee - Nursery nightlight and light switch faceplate from Nigellas
slvspring - Receiving blankets from marathongirl
quartercentury - Bib with sleeves from maplekitty
jenniferlynne - from Taterbaby
lawgirl4 - 2 thermal union suits from slvspring
mamabear - security blanket plush toy from Mommy2ml
Ericka_Jarett - swaddle blanket and hangers from bunnybeth
TaterBaby - 5 pack of onesies from Ericka_Jarett
hmdelf - paci holder and blanket from Sua
maplekitty - cute dress from quartercentury
Mommy2ml - Microwave sterilizer bags & pack of receiving blankets from jenniferlynne
Michelle -Carters pink baby blanket from mamabear
Sua - baby pooh and friends blanket, handprint/footprint kit and the coziest little chenille baby socks from hmdelf

[Sept&Oct06Moms]

You may or may not pack all this. If you are having a home birth or going to a birthing center or have use of a whirlpool, you can change your needs accordingly. You will have to use your judgement about how much you want to take with you to the hospital. These are just suggestions.

Mom Essentials
* 2 nursing bras
* robe (or just use 2nd gown turned around, you will be messy)
* slippers or slipper socks
* pjs (best to just wear hospital gown, you will be messy)
* outfit for leaving (maternity, as you will not fit in regular clothes yet)
* underwear (best to wear just the mesh panties hospital uses, if available)

Optional
* breast pads
* CD's & CD player
* magazines
* My Breast Friend nursing pillow or Boppy Pillow
* Pillows in colored pillow cases
* Watch with a second hand
* Water bottle with straw
* Bottle of non-alcoholic champagne
* Breast pump
* Coins for phones and vending machines
* Calling Cards
* baby book and/or birth announcements, thank you notes and pen
* birthing ball

Stongly Suggested
* cameras (video and digital/35mm)
* call lists (family and friends)
* Car Seat user manual - another mommy suggested this - she couldn't figure out how to adjust the straps once she got ready to leave...this was a life saver.
* snacks for self and DH
* notebook or pregnancy journal and pen (for keeping details tracked of your labor)
* preggie pops, Dum dum lollipops or hard candy to suck on
* insurance cards (copies)
* Massage stuff
* Frozen Water bottle (for rolling on back)
* Maxi pads with wings (buy the THICKEST ones - Overnights)

Toiletries:
* toothbrush/toothpaste or Brush-Ups instead
* shampoo, cond., body wash, loofah
* deodorant and body spray
* lip balm
* brush/ comb
* makeup and pre-moistened make up removers
* pony tail holders
* contact case, saline, glasses
* toilet paper - will like better than industrial tp at the hospital
* antibacterial spray - for tears or rips
* Breast balm - if you plan on breast feeding

For Baby
* going home outfit and socks (best to take a preemie and newborn)
* 2 blankets (receiving)
* 2 onesies
* Baby cap
* Mittens or socks for hands
* Car seat (can't go home without one)
* Diapers (if hospital does not provide diapers)
* Baby wipes

For Hubby
* change of clothes
* Ear plugs
* Overnight clothes
* Toiletries (if he stays overnight)

[Sept&Oct06Moms]

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

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

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

Maternity Shopping Sites:
A Pea In The Pod (http://www.apeainthepod.com/enter.asp?Media=&referer=http://www.constantchatter.com&EntryPoint=Home&YahooRedirect=True) * Baby Style (http://www.babystyle.com/) * Belly Basics (http://www.bellybasics.com/) * Bella Materna (http://www.bellamaterna.com/) * Gap Maternity (http://www.gap.com/asp/mat_directory.asp?wdid=90) * JCPenney (www.jcpenney.com) * Mimi Maternity (http://www.mimimaternity.com/home.asp?Media=Motherhood) * Mom's The Word (http://www.momstheword.com/) * Motherhood Maternity (http://www.motherhood.com/home.asp?Media=LinkShare|1xxcmpLMYS8-) * Old Navy (http://www.oldnavy.com/asp/dept.asp?wdid=800) * Target (www.target.com) * Lane Bryant (http://www.lbcatalog.com/lbcatalog/layout/layout.asp?referer=1&dept_id=7221&rootdept=600&) * Fashion Bug (http://www.fashionbug.com)

Baby Registries:
Babies 'R Us (www.babiesrus.com) * Baby Center (www.babycenter.com) * Baby Depot (http://www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com/IWStoreBCF.process?IWAction=Load&proc=IWCatSectionView&Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=1395) * BabyStyle (www.babystyle.com) * Buy Buy Baby (www.buybuybaby.com) * Sears (www.sears.com) * Target (www.target.com) * USA Baby (www.usababy.com) * WalMart (www.walmart.com)

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

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

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

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

Baby Shopping Sites:
Baby Age (www.babyage.com) * Baby Ant (http://www.babyant.com) * Baby Bazaar (http://www.babybazaar.com/) * BabyBox (http://www.babybox.com/) * Baby Center's Store (http://www.store.babycenter.com/) * Baby Depot (http://www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com/IWCatSectionView.process?Section_Id=1395&lc=ln) * Baby Dilly (http://www.babydilly.com/) * Baby Dreams (http://www.babydreams.com/) * Babies R Us (www.babiesrus.com) * Baby Style (http://www.babystyle.com/) * Baby Universe (http://www.babyuniverse.com/) * Carousel Designs (http://www.carouseldesigns.com/) * Dimples & Dandelions (http://www.dimplesanddandelions.com/index.asp) * Dreamtime Baby (http://www.dreamtimebaby.com/) * Elegant Baby (http://www.elegantbabygifts.com/) * Fisher Price (http://www.fisher-price.com/us/default.asp) * Gap (http://www.gap.com/) * Graco (http://www.gracobaby.com/default.aspx) * Gymboree (www.gymboree.com) * In The Treetop (http://www.inthetreetop.com/default.aspx) * JCPenney (www.jcpenney.com) * Land of Nod (http://www.landofnod.com/) * Little Show Offs (http://www.littleshowoffs.com/) * Net Kids Wear (http://www.netkidswear.com/) * Nursery Depot (http://www.nurserydepot.com/) * Old Navy (www.oldnavy.com) * One of a Kind (http://www.oneofakindkid.com/) * One Step Ahead (http://www.onestepahead.com) * Pokkadots (http://www.pokkadots.com/index.cfm) * Pottery Barn Kids (http://www.potterybarnkids.com/) * Signature Baby (http://www.signaturebaby.com/) * Target Baby (http://www.target.com) * The Baby Marketplace (http://www.thebabymarketplace.com/) * The Children's Place (http://www.childrensplace.com/) * Tutti Bella (http://www.tuttibella.com/) * Wendy Bellissimo (http://www.wendybellissimo.com/home/index.php) * Overview Baby Skin Products (http://www.cosmeticscop.com/learn/article.asp?PAGETYPE=ART&REFER=SKIN&ID=14)

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

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

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

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

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

[Ericka_Jarett]

Anyone do anything special for Father's Day?

We went to the mall after church and walked around, picked up the following sleeper: http://images1.snapfish.com/34738%3A989%7Ffp33%3A%3Enu%3D3278%3E943%3E%3A57%3E WSNRCG%3D323384%3A59875%3Cnu0mrj
From the Carter's Little Guy on the Go collection, was on clearance for $3.99 from $16.00, not shown is a bear that is on the back of the sleeper. Also got 2 packs of my favorite type of bootie socks by Carter's. They were a 6 pack for only $2.99. We than hit the Disney store and picked up a shirt and romper for our baby and my stepson, for a possible Disney trip in January. Walked upstairs to Hallmark, found a coupon for Cold Stone Creamery on the counter, was good for Father's Day only, so we went across the street to the other mall and picked up free cup of ice cream and than hit Babies 'R Us and pretty much finished our registry (we put on baby toys and a few other products) and than headed home.

[marathongirl]

YIKES!!!! The 3rd trimester! OK, technically, I know I have about 2 more weeks before I'm officially in the 3rd tri, but it's scary to be posting in this thread already. This pregnancy is going too fast!

ericka - as always, thanks for keeping us so organized and getting the thread up and running. It looks TERRIFIC!!!

kenswife & michellerenee - beautiful bellies!

Father's Day - nothing really. DH is in France so I didn't see him. We'll do something when he gets home. I'm going down to my parents tonight to have dinner with my family.

Hope everyone is well!

[MichelleRenee]

It is so scary to be posting in our last thread before mommyhood!!

Father's Day: it was my birthday yesterday as well so other than a small gift from me to Mike we didn't really celebrate Father's Day.

[She-Ra]

Wow-the third trimester thread already! Time is just flying by!

Father's Day: DS slept in until 8, which means we did, so that was especially nice since we went to dinner & a movie on Sat, and were out until 1 am! We went to the "butterfly show" at our conservatory in the morning. Basically, a room where quite a few species of butterflies fly around & land on you. DS really liked it.

We went to a big family get-together in the afternoon.

Halloween: I'll probably do some bunting type thing to coordinate with big brother, mostly for pictures. Hmmm. Probably need to start thinking about that.

[Rippy1010]

Fathers Day ~ For dinner, we went to my parents house (with rest of siblings) for a big cookout. Yesterday DH just got a card, but I am ordering a bunch of Philadelphia Phillies onesies in his honor. He was supposed to have them for Father's Day ... but I became very unmotivated last week. :o :rolleyes:

Threadmistress: Can you change my husband's age to 30 please? THANK YOU!

I'm really freaking out that we are in the 3rd trimester thread!!! :eek:

[Nigellas]

Morning everyone! :)

Wowwowwow... Last thread! :D Looks great Erica and Michelle! I really like the weeks to months chart- I always wondered how it broke down. :)

I don't think I came back to update after my appointment last week - It was fine, uneventful - which is good. My peri prescribed a drug that has been shown to help prevent preterm labor, so I'll be starting that this week- It's a weekly injection, so Chris has to go with me to my appointment Wed so he can learn how to give it to me (in my butt! Hee!) :p I’m also seeing my OB today, mostly just to check in, so we can try to pretend it’s a normal pregnancy. Haha

MichelleR- Happy birthday! :) Did you hear about the house yet?

Halloween – Right now I’m focusing so hard on keeping this kid in, I haven’t even thought much about when he does come! :o I doubt I’ll do a costume, but maybe an orange sleeper or something.

New QOTD – Anyone on livejournal? I’d love to keep up with you all there, if you are. (I’m Nigellas there too)

[Ericka_Jarett]

I have a livejournal username, just never used it.

Costumes - won't be doing any, we don't celebrate Halloween.

Hopefully we will be able to move in a few months. Waiting to see about something to see if some of our debt gets taken care of. :) We looked at baby gates yesterday, have 3 on the registry, 1 is kinda expensive but we are leaving it there anyway. If things work out with some of the debt we are thinking of a Disney trip in January with the new baby and my stepson (he's 8 and never been to Disney). We got a romper and matching shirt for our son and my stepson yesterday (the romper has the same design as the back of the shirt: http://images1.snapfish.com/3473958%3B6%7Ffp342%3Enu%3D3278%3E943%3E%3A57%3EWS NRCG%3D32338538%3C982%3Cnu0mrj

[Bubeleh]

Wow the 3 Tri already, that's just crazy to think about. Most days I still don't feel very pregnant!

Cute outfits Erika, and nice work on the thread it looks great!

LiveJournal: I ahve a username name too, but I couldn't figure the whole thing out. I guess not enough time in my day to learn a new system. And considering time will be shrinking even more in the next few months, probably not the time to learn.

Fathers Day: We didn't do anything. My dad is out of the picture and his dad has a huge BBQ he does with his friends every year. We both agreed that we would celebrate mom/dad day this year since our little one isn't here yet.

We are going on a mini-vaca to Chicago this week, so I better get to work so I can leave ;)

[Bubeleh]

Forgot Costumes, we are not big on halloween so probably no costumes for us.

[She-Ra]

Nigellas: I think we have a mutual friend on LJ, but now I can't remember whom? Phen? Or maybe I've seen you in talk a little?

[emermel]

I can't believe that we're already into or REALLY close to the 3rd trimester! I've been so focused on buying our house that the pregnancy has gone really fast! The two year old helps too I suppose.

We close on our house today. I'll be holding my breath until we actually hear from our agent. Our stuff gets packed on Wednesday and starts off to Missouri on Thursday, so I'll probably be MIA for a few days. I fully anticipate that DD is going to freak out on me. She will be sleeping in 4 different beds within a week! I'd freak out too! We go from our house, to a hotel, to my dads for naptime on Friday, to my IL's for the weekend and then to the new house. I'm ready for the whole moving process to be over.

Quick vent-feel free to ignore-

I think that my IL's are going to drive me nuts! They have been driving past our new house every day for the last 6 weeks and we don't even own the place yet! They're a little psycho (Just kidding). I just think that they are going to totally smother us! I'm REALLY hoping that we're (mostly I'm) able to kind of keep them at bay and not take as much help as they offer. That's the problem...they are always offering to help us out with stuff, but what I forget is that their help comes with a price. That price could be as little as having dinner with them that night, or as big as having to commit to having dinner with them three nights a week for the REST OF OUR LIVES (kidding again, but only sort of!). It's just going to be hard. DH and I have been independent of family throughout our entire relationship (almost 10 years). We really wanted to move back to be close to family, mostly for our kids. There's just going to be an adjustment period, and the timing of this baby probably doesn't help that. I figured that there would probably be 3 months adjustment period, but that takes us directly into October, where WHAM...new baby throws everybody back into OUR house!!!

It will be OK...it has to be!

OK...done venting and off soapbox

[emermel]

OMG...there's a February Thread!!!!

[Ericka_Jarett]

LOL emermel - guess you haven't been able to explore the boards much huh? :) That's been open since 2nd day of June. Scary thing is in another 2 weeks or so, there will be a March thread.

[emermel]

Must be pregnancy brain!:p

[dzmattie]

HI Ladies -

Nice - the 3rd trimester thread! Very exciting!

Things are going well around here - baby girl is a maniac though! She is moving all the time!! I don't remember DS moving this much at all - yesterday I lost my breath - she felt like she was completely flipping over in my tummy - it was crazy! And today I had my adjustment for my back - I have to lay on my back for 30 minutes or so and she was kicking so much my physical therapist was amazed! He could see little bumps! My back pain is getting much worse....although I have been very lucky that it has held off this long - I guess right around now our ligaments are stretching and the discs in our spine are adjusting for birth. Not good for my herniated disc or ribs or nerve damage in my back/leg....oh well - my OB just says to take it day by day. I had my appt last week - I am only up 1lb overall - he isn't concerned b/c I was alittle overweight to begin and only gained 18lbs with DS. Although he said if I haven't gained 4 more lbs before my next appt - he will have me go for another u/s just to check baby girl. She is growing fine so far....

I am dzmattie on Livejournal too - don't post much but I try...I will friend you Nigellas! And anyone else who is over there - I love to keep up with journals and have been trying to be better with mine.

emermel - good luck on the house - it will definitely be an adjustment with your IL's...hope it works out!

[Mommy2ml]

Haloween costumes a friend gave us one of the ones they used for their twin boys this year for Purim - a cow. Though depending on his size, we might have to get something smaller! They were big on their boys and they were already a couple of months old by then!

bottles in the dishwasher We used about 8 different types of bottles with DD in the hopes of getting rid of gas/colic, projectile vomiting, etc (never mind 6 different formulas! :eek ) Anyway the only bottle we had issues with washing in the dishwasher were the Dr. Browns, cause they have little pieces to them that have to have a special tiny brish pushed through them to clean the little pieces. Oh, and go for the silicone nipples, they last much, much longer and hold up much much better to the dishwasher. Same goes for binkies, silicone ones can be dishwashed in my experience. Those basket thingies are a g-dsend and plan on having more than one of the baskets if you plan on using bottles every day all day, cause the dirties pile up quick! Make sure, as already said, you only use the top rack and place ALL small pieces, nipples, rings, caps, etc in the basket and make sure they are not upside down (sounds liek common sense, but it's something you don't necessarily think of on 2 hrs sleep with a screaming newborn, kwim?) I liked our micrwave sterilizer, everytime we stopped using it, she got a cold or something, we continued using it through the first year and loved it!

father's day went to dinenr with ILs and my parents and little brother, had a decent time, though the resturant was abnormally slwo bringing the food. I had Mackie sign all the cards herself, so they got a real kick out of that! :)

Nigellas I am mommy_of_mackie on LJ... need to think of changing my name at someo point if they allow it LOL I think I have seen you in a friend or 2's journals. I would be happy to friend you:)

emermel Try looking at the upside to living close to your ILs. It is possible they can be a valuable resource over the next several months. Free baby sitting, they can come over to help and give you time to rest in the early weeks/months, brong food over when you don't feel like cooking or have you ove rso you need not even clean up after, and when your little one is a toddler, they can help an evening or 2 a week by taking a dinenr or 2 out so you can ave a little time to yourself! I have to say, my parents, though I rarely got a long with them before Mackie was born, have been invaluable to have close by the last 3 years. They brought over dipers and wipes and formula and they brought dinenr over or took us out to eat when I did not feel like cooking and money was tight, they supp;ied clothes like crazy for MAckie and constantly coem with books and clothes and games and toys for her too. I am retty sure they plan the same with this little one. PLUS, when I started working late hours, they picked up Mackie every day and brought her home before the d/c closed. Now that I get home earlier, they just do this 2 nights per week to give me a "break" to rest, egt in dr appts, etc and take her out to dinenr with them those nights. They have a carseat in both their cars, each have a set of keys (tthat they only use when we're not home and thye need to get in with MAckie) and they take her places too, the local parks, resturauunts, shopping, etc. They have a blast together and I don't even have to be there, I can be home sleeping :) Many upsides to having family nearby if they are willing to pitch in and offer help. Excellent ide ato take them up on it as needed, too! :)

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24 weeks 4days

feeling more and more movement from Logan :) MAckie was able to place her hand on my belly and feel him kick this weekend! She was totally freaking out about it! Squeeling and laughing the whole time! I really got a "kick" out of it! LOL

Starting to make a to-do list in my head, that needs out on paper ASAP. Things need to get done before Logan's arrival. furniture needs moving and changing around, new stuff needs to be bought. Furniture for baby needs to be assembled and out of storage once we make space at home for it, etc.

Plus, people keep reminding me how close we're getting and how certqain decisions need to be made soon - like I need reminding? :P

Anyway, lots happening, lots to come, and lots to do! :)

[Quartercentury]

Wow! This is going to make for a very long third trimester... I won't even be in my third trimester until the end of July.

[Jenzen01]

Hi all,

bottles - I only used Avent, and they worked just fine in the dishwashwer. (Oh, I also put the Medela bottles from my pump in there and they were fine.) The nipples held up well, too. Again, get one of those dishwasher baskets, because you'll use it A LOT! Also, a drying rack is a really good thing to have for when you're handwashing ...

Father's Day - We had a really nice weekend. DH did a lot of yard work yesterday, and I transplanted a bunch of irises, although I'm not sure if I did it right. Oh well. I made DH a pancake breakfast and got him a copy of U2's Rattle and Hum on DVD. His VHS copy has seen better days. Gabe was super all weekend ... just a fun little boy to be around.

I'm off on vacation after tomorrow. Yippee! I need to get out of here.

ttfn,
Jen

[bunnybeth]

marathongirl I love the shot of Claire patting your belly, it's cute beyond words. :D

Michelle I had my copy of BB during our initial crib-looking trip at BRU, nobody noticed.

jeant Yes, it disappointed me too! It was hard to find a suit in my size, so I didn't have much choice in style, but I figure I'll only be wearing it for a few months.

Jenzen Hope you have a fun vacation, I'm counting down the days until mine. :)

Halloween costumes I saw some black-cat sleepers at Target last year and was thinking about getting one. Even if we "miss" Halloween itself, it would be cute to have. The only thing is I probably will not be wearing a costume since I'll be too exhausted from being still pregnant or being a new mommy at that point. This is odd for me since I love costuming, it's one of my favorite hobbies.

Father's day Went to my parent's house for grilled food. I picked up a father-to-be card for DH because I saw it when looking for my dad's card and it was funny.

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Finished the basement floor! It's nice to have a big project done, well, almost. DH is going to move stuff back into the room when he gets home from work this afternoon. (summer school = half days) Then, I can really start clearing out the spare room.

[Sua]

Thank you Ericka and Michelle for keeping is organized an making such a great hang-out for us in these threads!

dzmattie - Sorry your back pain is so bad! Hope the adjustments help you get through the third tri without too much pain.

Emermel - Good luck with the move! Hope all goes smoothly!

Ericka - Cute outfits!

Nigellas - Hope the shots work well. Hope your husband has a soft touch with the shots too!

MichelleRenee - Happy Birthday!

QOTD - I am Sua on lj too. There's a link in my sig for new friends. :)

[Mommy2ml]

dzmattie, nigellas, sua, I added you all as friends, I am mama_of_mackie on LJ :)

The link would be mama-of-mackie.livejournal.com (they switch the _ with a - for the web addresses)

[MichelleRenee]

We might have gotten our house! They counter-offered a little more than we wanted to pay, but it is to cover a little bit of the 6% we are asking them to put down for us. It is all very confusing, but when it comes down to it we are within a very do-able price range and now we just have to wait for our realtor to call us back after she talks with our loan guy.

This house buying stuff is confusing, but will hopefully be worth it!

I've still been feeling cruddy at night. I just feel very full, like I ate too much, but I usually eat dinner before 6 and I don't really eat after that. I am fine if I can just fall asleep, but sometimes I feel so full I just can't get comfortable.

[maplekitty]

So...I am such a knob!
My glucose test was supoosed top be today and I compeltely thought it was tomorrow or wednesday, and I had made another appnt to pick up my BM dress (for wedding I'm in this weekend) today. Thankfully I called the doctor's office and they rescheduled me for wednesday. Doesn't help either that yesterday for Father's Day we had pancakes for breakfast, I had cookies for snack and then a very rich chocolate cake for dessert at the in-laws, I totally would have failed my test if it was today!

emermel - i feel you girl...we just moved close to in-laws as well and they...no, MIL, can drive me nuts sometimes! She always wants to come over and "see th house" as if it's changed since she last saw it a week ago :rolleyes:
It's hard to complain though because she does do so much for us, and me especially being pregnant.
But I seriously feel you on the nervousness about her just overnearing when the baby comes!!
Yesterday she asked me "so when are *we* starting to paint the baby's room?". Uhhhh....*we* are not, DH and I are! I told her I'd call her to come see it when we're finished :p

eta: ericka and michelle - excellent job on the thread once again!!! :D

[Ericka_Jarett]

maplekitty - all the sweets don't necessarily mean you would have failed the test, you may fail the 1 hour but can take the 3 hour and pass it no problem. You'll do fine.

My 24 week belly shot: http://images1.snapfish.com/347396%3B%3B%3A%7Ffp342%3Enu%3D3278%3E943%3E%3A57% 3EWSNRCG%3D3233853%3A53655nu0mrj

Hard to believe if I keep up with my every 2 week schedule, I only have 7-8 more shots left to go. I have officially 16 weeks to go until I am 40 weeks, but could deliver as early as 13 weeks at 37 weeks due to the diabetes. I am voting for him to stay in as long as he needs to be, in order to be a healthy, happy baby.

Thanks for the compliments on the threads everyone. Glad everyone is liking it.

[Mommy2ml]

michellerenee the fullness, I think, is gas. I get that like 4 nights out of 7 lately, sometimes even more often. I take Gas-X for it and a Rolaids chew and USUALLY it goes away in the next 20min or so, but I still frequently feel uncomfy till after the bathroom (sorry if TMI). I also have noticed a difference since starting taking colace daily in addition to my fiber, it keeps things goign so there is not such a fullness at any particular time of day kwim?

maplekitty it's easy to fail the 1hr gtt. They are not even bothering with it for me this time, I get the fasting 3hr only. Anyway, either way it really is not a big deal to fail the 1hr, I was once told more than half the people who take it fail it, but most of them then go on to pass the 3hr easily.

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speaking of the GTT, I am getting a tad nervous on this. My 3hr test is a week from this Thursday and I am a bit scared I might fail it. I barely managed a boarderline passing last time around. Though this time I weigh less and have been on a sugar-free food plan from my dietician for a while now (since before pg) But my body already does not deal with sugar well. I am a reactive and pre-diabetic hypoglycemic. IOW I could become a full out diabetic easily and quickly at any time :( I try to take better care of myself than I used to, but it is hard keeping track of all the nutrients and amounts of each on a daily basis that I get, etc. I fear I might need to become more strict if I do have GD and I also fear that perhaps if I do get it, it won't go away after pg (like I fear it will be type 2 diabetes masking as GD just cause it finally shows up now or something...) I know I am in danger now and for the rest of my life and it's tough to deal with knowing I can never again have my fave treats whether or not I get GD or type 2 diabetes, etc...

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Erika do you have GD? or are you a type1 or 2 diabetic? If you don't mind, I have some questions if we coudl talk via PM or email or something?
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Anyway, the closer it gets to the test next week, the more nervous I am. Last time I reacted horribly and tried to go to work afterwards, they almost called me an ambulance- I was told I was white as a sheet, I could barely stand or walk and they had to bring me a bagel and OJ to help keeping me from passing out at my desk. :P I will be taking the day so I can do all that for myself at home... and I think I will bring some OJ with me to the lab to drink on the way home and have a bagel prepped and waiting for me at home. I am wavering back and forth about asking Rob to stay home with me, but decided he might be more annoying than anything else.

One good thing, I have been trying some sugar free treats occassionally, to try to satisfy my sweet tooth, and every time I try them they make me sick - like upset tummy sick. So I am slowily losing my sweet tooth thanks to the corelation! LOL

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Here's a question for all: Are you all feeling more stuffed up - like stuffy nose more often through out the day and a lot at night when you lay down? I have been toting a box of tissues everywhere and taking Sinex at night so I can breathe :(

[Nigellas]

X posted from my lj:

My Ob apt today that was supposed to be a quick check-in ended up being anything but routine. All was going as normal, Doppler check, blood pressure, blablabla, then as we were talking, I ask her “This might sound weird, but I feel like I can feel him “in” my cervix – is that possible? OB gets a weird look on her face and says maybe we should do a quick ultrasound to check my cervix, just in case (she hasn’t been checking since I’ve been seeing the Peri weekly). Cervix is not doing well. It’s down to 1.3 with a ton of funneling. Baby boy is head down and jamming his head into the funnel – so basically, yeah – I was feeling him in my cervix. She calls the Peri and I go to his office where he recommends a cerclage. Tells me I’m still in an ok zone, since I do have some cervix left, but he really thinks we need to do it asap. This from the guy who for nearly 6 weeks now has been pretty adamant about not wanting to do one - so yeah, it’s serious… So cerclage tomorrow morning. If it goes well I might be home that afternoon, though they may keep me overnight. I’m freaked you guys. I’ve read a ton about the risks of cerclages, and how it becomes more risky the further along you get… I just wish it were 2 weeks from now… If something goes wrong tomorrow, it’s just too early… If my water breaks during the surgery, or there is an infection… Crap… OK, I’m not thinking about that right now.

Please keep us in your thoughts

[lawgirl4]

edited to add - nigellas, hope everything goes well tomorrow. thinking lots of positive thoughts for you.

mommy2ml - I swear by Breathe Right strips since I have a lot of congestion, especially at night. they work really well for me, and I like that I don't have to take any kind of medication.

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father's day - my ILs and SIL/BIL came over for brunch; it was a really nice morning. I gave DH the following cute items:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/lawgirl4/preggo/19977_MID_l.jpg

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/0761129774.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

the book was really great - I flagged a few pages that I thought were particularly insightful, and DH got a little choked up. :)

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also wanted to drop off a 3D u/s photo! personally, I find them to be a little creepy, but the tech said that the baby looked great for 23 weeks (apparently, they recommend that people do the 3D u/s closer to 30 weeks, since the baby looks more like a "baby" at that point. Anyway, it was a neat experience, but I think I prefer the 2D images!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/lawgirl4/preggo/edit3dultrasound1.jpg

(yes, that is the cord around her neck! ugh - just what I wanted to see! though my mom said that's exactly how it was on me when I was born, and my OB said it's nothing to worry about).

[Jenzen01]

Oh crap, Nigellas. Sorry to hear all that. I'll be keeping you and baby in my thoughts and prayers tonight.

mommy2ml - I felt pretty cruddy after the 3-hour last time. Bring a full-fledge meal with you. The nurses fed me a sandwich and fruit and whatever else they could find in the cafeteria last time, and it helped, although I was still wiped out when I got home. Luckily, I had taken the day off to paint the nursery, but I had to sit and watch my mom for a while because I had zero energy. I'd pack a lunch bucket to take along.

[Mommy2ml]

nigellas I am thinking of you and praying too! Remember, they have to tll you the rissks, but the worst rarely happens! Try to focus on the positive and know the best is being done for you and your baby :)

lawgirl I must buy some. Haven't used them in a while, but will try anythign at this point! also, I don't think they worry about the cord if it's lose like that, like baby was probably just playing with it inside there or something :) MAckie was born with the cord wrapped full around and was just fine, shwing no signs of distress till the very end (when essentially it was tightening as she dropped down further) but all was really just fine.

Jenzen I was gonna wait till home only cause the lab I am going to is about a mile away from my house, so I cna leave it refridgerated :) I might bring something like a granila bar or something. For me it takes a good 20-30min for anything I eat to kick in though it seems...


Activities for during the 3hr test? I was thinking of getting a bag of activities together. A magazine or 2, a book, a book of Sudoku.... Any ideas for when I get to the point I cannot see straight? I think I slept a while last time, but falling asleep left me with a nasty headache! :P I am just really thankful they only do the 3hr when pg... back when I got diagnosed with hypoglycemia, they made me suffer through the 5hr and I freaking hallucinated through part of that LOL

[nutter13]

nigellas You're in my thoughts! I'll be thinking of you tomorrow morning. I hope all goes well :)

Father's day we had a nice Father's Day, went to breakfast with DH and DD and gave him the cute frame we made (got the idea here on CC by the way) he loved it!

Not much else going on here...can't believe we are almost in the third trimester! Although I'm right there with you QuarterCentury, I won't be in the third trimester until end of July either!

I ordered a bathing suit off Old Navy today. I hope I got the right sizes...I couldn't find any I liked in the actual store.

[Jenzen01]

me, too. i have another four weeks before the third trimester. :)

[Mommy2ml]

thinking about it... I have another 3 wks to go or so till the 3rd trimester myself, but that's fine, I have been huge for a couple of months now, so I feel it before I am there LOL

People are still acting surprised when I say I am not due till beginning of October. Like they look at me like I should pop any minute :P Just another thing to add to my long list of things to never again say or even think around a pg woman :)

[Ericka_Jarett]

Nigellas - sorry to hear about the cervix, but you know what, you are better off getting it now than possibly going into full labor in 2 weeks (I assume you will be 24 weeks than) because God forbid your baby's growth slowed down and he delivered and was not ready (I know cause Rebekah came at 24 weeks, thought we were safe, but she had a growth slow down from the infection I had and was 2 weeks behind they are assuming) You will still have bedrest, but at least you will be able to be a more confident of going to at least 34 or more weeks with the cerclage. I will be praying for you, I know it's a scary thing to think about. My peri said that 80-90% of women with cerclages go to full term with no problems at all, they may even put you on antibotics for a few days to help prevent infection (could always ask about that) My doctor gave me some to take 2 days before the procedure and 3 days after. They want nothing but the best for you and your baby, as hard as it is, just try to stay calm and relax as much as possible. Here is a thread if you have a question or want to get others feelings about their cerclages: http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=18242

me - I go for another vaginal u/s to make sure things are good with my cervical ring and we don't need to go to a full cerclage. Hubby is going with me, told him he didn't have to but at the same time I feel a little relieved because last time I had to try to decide what to have done and I wanted to talk it over with hubby, but peri said he would do the ring. If I had to get the cerclage it would have to be at 24 weeks he said, it was the safest time. So can use prayers from those that pray, that no cerclage will be needed and we will be good with just the ring for the next 13-16 weeks.

Third trimester, my OB has me down as 2 weeks away, I am technically 3 weeks away though. But since the other thread was over 1000 posts, it was time to close and start new.

For my 3 hour test, my OB's office has a tv in the waiting room, so between watching that and doing word puzzles it made time go by fast. The first hour drug a little, the 2nd flew by and the 3rd was at least faster than the 1st. I took a snack for the car ride to the fast food place across the street when I was done with my test. I wasn't even allowed water at all, so it stunk for me. Glad I don't have to take it again, since they are already treating me as a diabetic.

[MidwesternGal]

It's funny how these "trimesters" work. . . because 9 months preggo is only 36weeks (therefore, making me now 6 months because I'm 24w). . . and they usually want women to be what. . . 39-41 weeks pregnant before giving birth? So technically, pregnancy is more like 10 months!! I don't know why they say it's 9 months long--Drives me nuts!!

Anyways. . . .

Nigellas--You will be in my thoughts! Good luck tomorrow!

Lawgirl4--Cool pic, but I sort of agree. . . kind of odd. . . but no worse than the "skeletor" pics in 2-D! LOL.

It seems like everyone is having their GD tests early compared to me. My doc said mine won't be until my 28w appointment. Is that too late? Or is that acceptable? I'm starting to worry about it, because I'm bigger. . . . but I have been tested for diabetes before, and I was on the very very low end (nearer to the opposite of diabetes, which is what, I forget). However, working at a bakery, I know I consume way more sugar than I should. Not to mention, I'm up about ohhhhh. . . . 16 or 18 pounds? All in my thighs and boobs, I might add. . . . :rolleyes:

I have been trying to cut down on my sugar-filled foods, and I notice a huge difference in his kicking. It's waaaaaaayyyyy down. Should I be worried? I'm a huge worrywart, and I'm going to the doc tomorrow, so I'll ask her. But for at least 2-3 weeks straight, I had kicking at regular intervals. . . now it's just every once in a while. Maybe baby is running out of room? My so-called "baby belly" (vs. my tubby tummy!) is measuring pretty small (if you looked at me w/a shirt on, you'd just think I was a big gal), so that makes me worried. UGH!! So much to worry about!!!

[Pamela]

I am way behind in here! Darn internet connection was down.

Quartercentury, Congratulations on your healthy Baby!

Marathongirl, those pics of your daughter are adorable!

QOTD, Halloween Costumes, not sure I'll go all out on an actual costume, maybe just an orangish outfit of somesort.

ErickaJarett, that hawaiian print romper is so cute!

Nigellas, I hope everything goes well for you tomorrow!! You'll definately be in my thoughts.

Lawgirl, that 3D pic is so cool! The cord looks like a necklace or a flower lei or something. Lots of babies come out with the cord wrapped around their necks, sometimes more than once around too, and they do just fine. Don't stress too much over it.

Midwesterngal, pregnancy is 40 weeks or roughly 9 months, not 10. The math gets kind of confusing at times.

QOTD, Father's Day, I got my dh a new nice watch and a card. He picked out some really fancy steaks and we had a relaxing evening.

QOTD, stuffed up nose/congestion, I've been stuffed up, congested since I got pregnant. It was a lot better for a while, but now my seasonal allergies are starting to kick in a bit some days and are making it worse again. Mostly its when I'm trying to sleep :rolleyes:

We've been pretty busy this past week. The changing table arrived and we went to put it together a couple of nights ago, but they didn't include any of the screws!! :mad: So they're going to send them to us hopefully by the end of the week. But the furniture was supposed to ship today, so hopefully it did. The room is about ready to just move stuff in and put it away. We got our carseat, a Graco Snugride. I've been fussing and fussing with fabric and patterns for crib bedding and decided that I really don't need to be so stressed about something so simple, so I ordered a crib bedding set from pbk. Maybe I'll make her something major like that when she's older and I'm less hormonal (plus I'm super indecisive and decided I just didn't like it!).

I didn't end up going back to work at all last week since they didn't need me, but I'm scheduled tonight and tomorrow so I'll just wait and see I guess.

[jenniferlynne]

Nigellas: Sending good thoughts your way right now. I'm so glad your doctor checked you. It's good to know (as Ericka posted) that the odds are overwhelmingly in your favor. Hang in there!!

[MichelleRenee]

GTT: My 1 hour GTT is when I am exactly 24 weeks. My book says they usually do them between 28-32 weeks though.

QOTD, stuffed up nose/congestion: I haven't really been stuffy but today my throat has started hurting and I feel a little sinusy. I think it might be allergies or another cold.:rolleyes:

No update on the house yet. We should hear from the realtor tomorrow.

Tristan has been kicking a lot lately. And I am noticing it in different spots. Before it was just my left side, but now I feel it by my belly button and even down by me cervix and on the back side of my uterus. And of course he kicks into high gear at bedtime.

I guess I'll be getting extra rest tonight since I am not feeling well.

[maplekitty]

Just in case we end up with a lot of posts (where we are over limit, it's around 1000 posts, we had 1381 in our last thread) will start a part B to the 3rd trimester. Hopefully we can avoid that though, since we will save baby info for the Babies arriving thread.



If it gets over 1000 posts before we get to our baby arriving thread...don't worry too much about it, we can ride it out until the next thread. It's basically a guideline to keep *rally big* thread sizes down, but in this case where we have the threads broken into trimesters etc, you've got my permission to just keep it going until the baby arriving thread ;)

ps: and thank you for being so good about following our rules :)

[She-Ra]

Nigellas: I'm thinking of you today & hope all goes well.

[Mommy2ml]

Nigellas, hope everything is going well!

Lunar months and calendar months are different... so it is 40 weeks, 10 calendar months, 9 lunar months. I had it figured out quite well last time, this time I just totally forgot again LOL Or maybe it is 10 lunar months and 9 calendar months.... I got pg in Jan. 9months later, I should deliver early October, approx 9 calendar months. But as for lunar months, being precisely 4 weeks long, that is 10 months (40 divided by 4) so at 24 weeks I am 6 lunar months along, BUT approx 5.5 calendar months. and if that is not so totally confusing, I do not know what is ;) LOL

Lots of kicking and rollign going on here. I forgot how weird it feels when the movements and kicks start getting above the umbillicus (bellybutton) it feels so funny :)

We finally got our new door alarm in and installed, so now I can sleep better at night :)

We really need to start getting the place cleaned up and in order for Logan. We have no space now! Must go through a bunch of stuff and put more in storage before stuff for the baby can come out and get reassembled! And IKEA shopping is necessary.

Oh, we seem to be just about all set with newborn/0-3 clothes. 2 big boxes full of them, with a big bag of 3-6, 6-9, 6-12 sizes. Maybe a couple of packs of onesies and gowns or something, but we still havemore stuff coming from friends of ours, so I am done buying stuff before really startiung! LOL I bought some bibs this weekend, that is all I have had to buy. I feel majorly lucky!

More later!

[nutter13]

I have a question for you girls...

We are considering the name Mark...at first we wanted to spell it Marc, but after having subconsciously written the name in DH Father's Day card as Mark, we have been second guessing ourselves :rolleyes:

We were going to use Marc b/c it's the French spelling and my background is French/German, although Mark is the German spelling.

And it is a family name (Mark). We figured it is a more popular name but spelling it Marc would make it a bit different. But will he have to correct people his whole life and say "no, it's Marc with a 'c'"?

Just curious to see what other people's thoughts are...maybe someone's thought of a reason I haven't...TIA :)

[Pamela]

Nigellas, thinkingk of you today!

nutter, hmm, I like both spellings, Marc and Mark! Its not much help, but they both look good :)

The whole weeks vs. months thing gets confusing. If you count it out, it kind of makes more sense -- one week is 7 days, two is 14 days, 4 weeks is 28 days, but 28 days really isn't a calendar month unless its Febraury, the extra two or three days of all the other months add up so it does make a bit more sense that 40 weeks is roughly nine calendar months. Not exact, but close enough.

[jbemommy]

NigellasI've been thinking of you today and hoping all is going well.

I had my appt. today. My BP was 132/84, my 24-hour urine was normal. He is not cutting back my work hours yet, but I have to check my BP every day and if the diastolic (bottom number) gets above 90, he'll start meds and have me cut back my hours. I have to go back in 2 weeks and will have another u/s at 28 weeks to make sure the baby is still growing well. The heartrate was 160 today, and the baby kicked the doppler while he was listening. :)
My next appt. is 7/6, u/s 7/18

[Mommy2ml]

nutter I am forever correcting people on the spelling of my name and my DD's name. It never really bothers me to be honest. I also lean more towards the less used, or more unusual rather than mainstream myself, but that is a matter of preference I think. Personally I like the c spelling myself, but the k is nice too :) I think there are pros and cons to unusal or different spellings and you should just go with whichever you both like most :)

pamela ITA, between wees, months and lunar months it just seems easier to go by weeks, which no one ever asks about! :P I tend to just translate my weeks into lunar months for a quick answer when people ask how far along I am... so right now I tell people 6mo when they want to know what month I am at.


swelling... the last week or so I had been able towear my wedding band again, then this morning I wke and my finger was too swollen, so I switched back to my pg band... now this afternoon, I have to work at keeping this thing from falling off my finger! I guess the swelling went away again?

Also, something I noticed yesterday - I was walking perfectly normal in the morning, but when I was leaving work in the afternoon I noticed I was doing the waddle walk! LOL

So it seems my fingers swell more inthe morning and my feet swell more in the afternoon to evening... makes sense I suppose... :)

What is really funny to me is that last pg, I was wearing this pg band from around 4mo and on and it fit me perfectly... so I guess I am swelling less this time.. interesting further since DD was a Jan baby and I was not very pg during the summer, now summer is just starting and I am freakin huge, but having less swelling?

[Mommy2ml]

http://pics.livejournal.com/mama_of_mackie/pic/00009qwr/s320x320
http://pics.livejournal.com/mama_of_mackie/pic/0000a08z/s320x320

These are 23wk pics

And here's Mackie and me on Mother's Day:
http://pics.livejournal.com/mama_of_mackie/pic/0000dspb/s320x320

[bunnybeth]

Kerry You and the little one are in my thoughts. I hope everything goes as well as possible and the cerclage does what it's supposed to, without causing any additional problems. And, try to stay as positive as you can, I'll send you lots of happy vibes.

MichelleRenee Almost there! It'll all be figured out before you know it.

Mommy2ml Definitely more congestion overall. Usually the first thing I do in the morning these days is head over to the tissue box.

MidwesternGal My OB doesn't do the glucose test until at least 27 weeks. So, it looks like we'll be about the same # of weeks at our tests.

nutter Being a person with an "alternate" spelling of my surname, I can say that Marc would probably be misspelled a lot. But, how much does that matter to you? Having a twist on a more common name may matter more. And, alternate spellings have been big lately.

[She-Ra]

Nutter: I like Marc with the "c." I don't know why! My name is Sheila, and I'm constantly correcting the spelling, but it only bothers me if it is a good friend or co-worker mispelling it.

Mommy2ml: Mackie is such a cutie!

[Mommy2ml]

thanks, I need to take some pics with our new haircuts! We all got our hair chopped short about a week ago LOL

[Mommy2ml]

The side view one, please. That should show the biggest change next time I post one :)

and a note for shutterfly and LJ users - if you don't want to dumpa ll your pics from Shurttterfly to another service and you are a pd LJ member, you can yuse the LJ scrapbooking feature to post your pics there and then direct link here! :) Only took me how long to figure that out? ;) :p


I am so incredibly stir crazy and bored right now! I have another hours and 40 or so to go here at work and I feel like doign nothing. absolutely nothing. The pg exhaustion of the 3rd trimester is more than just creeping up, I think it has been hitting me over the head lately! LOL

[Michelle]

Well, I survived regisering. Well barely! I seriously was close to breaking down in the middle of BRU because it was so overwhelming! I'm just going to slowly start adding stuff from online once the registry switches from Amazon to BRU. Since I have never had a baby before, I don't know what I need, it was really confusing. Thankfully my DH was there to keep me sane! :)

I hope that everybody is having a good week! :)

[Mommy2ml]

michelle - I think the only thing that saved me the first time around wa sthe fact that there was a nice lady by the registry desk... she was also a personal shoppper and informed me that they have free personal shopping assistance available. I made an appt and she walked around with me for a whole hour and helped me figure what was a necessity, what would be nice, and what she had found totally useless for her own 3 kids :) Had I nit had her, it would have been really, really bad! This time I just knew what we no longer have, what I wished I had last tiem and hadn't etc, so it narrows things down a bit :)

[Rippy1010]

I didn't pass my 1-hour GTT test ... she said I was elevated. :(

So, my 3-hour GTT test is Friday, 6/23. Thank goodness I just started a really good book!! I'm almost looking forward to the time off to read ... except that I'm nervous about passing. :( :o

[maplekitty]

Nigella - thinking about you today!!! ((hugs))

Nutter - I like both spellings, I think Marc is a neat way to spell it. I think theses days, most kids being born ahving "different" spellings, so it's going to be more common in this coming generation to ask people how to spell their names. You know, you could always just "draw straws" lol ;)

mommy2ml - mackie is such a cutie! What a great smile!

[Jenzen01]

Afternoon, all.

Just found out my cousin had her baby about a half an hour ago. She was due on July 15, so that's a little early, but not too bad. Very exciting. My best friend is also due any day, and my sister-in-law is due July 22, so this should be an exciting month. And we're all having girls! What is in the water around here.

I bought our little girl a really pretty blanket from Target. It's so soft and has green, pink and white stipes. A coworker brought in his twins (a boy and girl) and the girl had this blanket. Every since I saw it, I've been keeping my eyes out for it. Just had to buy it ...

Everything else is fine. Baby is kicking a lot today after having a lazy day yesterday. Oh, and let me just give a big "Yeeeouch" for all of us having round ligament pains. Those suckers hurt!

[Pamela]

Jenzen, wow thats a lot of little girls! Do you all live very close to each other? You could have a great ready-to-go play group!

[maplekitty]

So far, as for feeling Robyn move it's always been a "popping" feeling....like popping popcorn in my tummy. Hard to describe, but not actual "kicks" yet. Well just right now I felt her actually flip from one side to the other. My upper abdomen actually moved!! I could see it from the outside as she flopped over to the other side of my tummy! So weird!! Very cool feeling.

[Jenzen01]

Pamela - Unfortunately, we don't live near each other. My cousin is in Upper Michigan, my best friend is currently in North Carolina (she's staying with her parents while her DH is in Afghanistan ... he's going to miss the birth :( ) and my sister-in-law is about an hour and half away. But, we do what we can do, right?

[jeant]

nigellas I am, and will be, thinking of you. I hope everything goes well. It makes a lot of sense to do the stitch and try to go as long as possible before delivery. My best to you.

nutter Looks like I'm in the minority, but I'd favor the more common spelling (Mark). It's much less likely he will have to correct the spelling and it will be easier for everyone. We are considering Katherine for our baby, and if we use it we will use that spelling specifically because it is the most common. Again, I'm in the minority, but I don't like the trend toward "unusual" names and spellings. They seem to favor "uniqueness" and "individuality" over ease of use and the perception of others. Yet a name is by definition a social thing. Well, I guess it makes sense I'd think this, since I wrote a book that's partially a critique of hyper-individualism!

I've been meaning to ask -- Does anyone have any girl hand-me-downs? I'd be happy to pay for shipping. Just thinking there might be a few since some of the ROs with girls are having boys this time!

[Ericka_Jarett]

Finally in from my appts. My cervix is open on the inside about 1 cm, but closed outside so that was good. The membranes are trying to push through. The cervical ring is holding well so the doctor was happy about that. I go back in 2 weeks for a check again and have to take anti cramping meds for a few days to help my bag of water shrink a little and the baby not make so much urine. The baby weighs about 1 lb, 7 oz and is about 5 days ahead of schedule. I am on bedrest now as well, so not much of anything but couch time for me. We just got a laptop for me so I can pass the time on the boards and researching other stuff.

I go in 2 weeks for my peri and OB appt where I will have my antibody bloodwork done, than 2 weeks later will get my 28 week rhogam shot.

[Michelle]

than 2 weeks later will get my 28 week rhogam shot.

I'm being such a shot wuss, I swear. I am so nervous about going in for that shot! You can draw my blood, make me drink a sugary orange drink, anything but give me a shot! Yes, I know I'm being silly about it but I'm still going to be stressing about it for the next four weeks! I freak out over every shot but I have promised myself not to let me daughter grow up to be a scardy cat like me!

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Ericka - Glad to hear the appointment went okay and the ring is holding. Yay for the new laoptop to keep you entertained while on bedrest.

Maplekitty - How exciting that you can feel Robyn move all the time now! It is a cool feeling!

Jenzen - Congrats on your cousin! How exciting!

Rippy - Sorry to hear about the one hour. I hope that the 3 hour goes better. That's not a bad idea to have a book started when you go in for it. That will really make the time go by fast!

Mommy2ml - That's a great tip about the personal shopper. I'll have to check into that to see if they have somebody to help me at my local BRU. Mackie is so adorable! :)

jbemommy - glad to hear the appointment went well today!

Nutter - Sorry I can't help either. I like the spelling both ways! :)

[marathongirl]

Fly-by post......

nigellas - sending positive thoughts your way!!! Keep that baby brewing a bit longer!

ericka - sorry about the bedrest for you too! But the end result is worth it!

Sorry about those who failed the 1-hr GTT!

Gotta go - DD wants to eat!

[Ericka_Jarett]

Michelle - thanks for updating the thread earlier. Sorry to hear it was so hard registering. When we went it took us about 3 hours to get most of the stuff we wanted on there. I actually mentioned how I would love to be one of the personal shopping assistants, we have researched so many travel systems and car seats while looking around. Best thing we did was just start at the big stuff and we left lots of the little items for another trip. I just put all kinds of things on my registry that I liked an when I got home would check reviews and decide if it stayed or not. We had 3 baby gates on this time around, the one we read the hinges break after a few weeks of use so we took it off. So right now we have a more expensive gate and one of the less expensive ones. I can look up my registry if you want to get an idea of what we went with after much reviewing of products. I know several walk around with the Baby Bargains book but sometimes what is suggested is no longer made so you have to choose different anyway.

me - I got a notice for jury duty for the end of July, I am writing them back with a can't do, because of a high risk pregnancy on bedrest. I have a call into the OB to get a letter to send with the notice, you need to have backing by a doctor. Probably won't get called again because will be a SAHM, plus we probably won't be living here anymore.

[Nigellas]

Just a quick post to let you all know I'm back and we are doing ok from the surgery - Dr said he was glad we did it today as there was barely any cervix left to stitch- yikes! It's a bit hard to type completely lying down (which I'm on orders to do), so I'll try and update more later. Thanks so much to all of you for you thoughts! :)

[maplekitty]

glad it went well Nigella!! You take care of yourself!

[MichelleRenee]

Nigellas, hang in there! I am glad everything went OK today!

Ericka_Jarett, jury duty... yuck! I hope the process of getting out of it goes quickly for you! I worked with a guy whose wife was due the week he was supposed to start jury duty and he had to make about a million phone calls just to get it rescheduled!

Michelle, I am the same way!!

Nutter, I like both spellings and I think either way he'd have to correct some people.

Jenzen01, you have girls popping out like we have boys popping out!! (we'll have 5 boys in 10 month in my circle fo friends/family)

[Ericka_Jarett]

Thanks MichelleRenee - I know I shouldn't have any trouble getting out of jury duty.

Nigellas - glad to hear that your procedure went well. Good thing you got it done now. Don't feel bad about the bedrest, I am right there with you, I am on bedrest until further notice, most likely peri will want me to stay on it for at least 13 weeks til 37 weeks.

Me - we have a wedding this Friday and than the following week we will probably head to NY for a quick visit with mom, she asked me if we had a name picked out, told her we are not set on a name yet.

[MidwesternGal]

Ericka--I got called for jury duty too! For July, Aug, Sept. But it's back in my parents county. . . which is 180 miles round-trip!! Yikes!! I filled out a form and mailed it back--but I never heard back if I'm excused. . . . so I think I'll need to call and find out.

Nigellas--Glad to hear you're home!

Rippy--Sorry to hear about the failed 1-hour! I got my instructions from the doc today about mine next month. She told me it was in the instructions not to fail!! LOL!! I'm kind of worried!! Good luck to you on the 3-hr!!

Nutter--I'm in the minority, but I prefer the "traditional" way of Mark. I had a friend named Andrea. . . you'd think it was pronounced ANN-Dree-Ah. . . but instead she pronounced it AHN-DREA-AH. She would get soooo mad if people misprounounced her name. . . but how were they all supposed to know?? So I guess for me, listening to her complain all the time, I would go with a more traditional spelling/proununciation for my child's name if I had a choice.
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Had my 24 week appointment today. All went pretty well. My bp is only 90/62! We discussed circ, bc after baby (I'm thinking IUD), and of course, my fav topic. . . pain meds for delivery!! LOL. I had to have a NST run because baby hasn't been moving much lately, and what with my scare two weekends ago, they wanted to be sure all was well. It is--he has moved waaaay high, and is now behind all of the placenta, so I don't feel him as much. Oh--and the best news of all--I got a month's supply of prescription heartburn meds!! YAY for no more heartburn!!!

We *think* we finally came up with a name--Jacob and we'll call him Jake. I am not a huge fan of Jacob. . . but LOVE LOVE the nickname Jake. What do you all think? Let me know your honest opinions!!

That's about it for here. . . . Oh, and I was only up about 3 pounds, so that is good!! Last month it was 6. . . so I was happy.

ETA: TMI New QOTD:: Anyone else having problems shaving "down there?" I can barely see the area, and don't want to nic myself. . . but can't quite bring myself to having DH do it (at least, not yet!). Any solutions/suggestions?

[Quartercentury]

Probably won't get called again ...
I've been called for jury duty twice since I've been living in the UK - don't they see where they are sending my absentee ballots?! I think it just depends on whether your county uses an automated system to send out the "calls" or if there is actually a real person going through the records.

QOTD: Not having any problems with "bikini area" maintenance yet. But we'll see what happens the next time I want to wear an actual bikini! (The maternity tank suit I have been wearing for lap swimming is very forgiving, as it were, in that area.)

Jeant - As part of a swap, I received a box full of mostly girly newborn baby clothes, and we don't know if our kid is a girl! We already have a lot of newborn sized unisex stuff, so I'd be happy to send you some of what I have. Let me know if you're interested.

[MichelleRenee]

MidwesternGal, I LOVE the name Jacob and Jake for a nn!

Shaving: I am having a ton of trouble. It is hard to position myself and everything down there seems to be "shaped" different so it is very hard.

[kenswife]

Shaving: I am having a ton of trouble. It is hard to position myself and everything down there seems to be "shaped" different so it is very hard.

Michelle.........I totally was thinking the same thing exactly! I find this time to be much harder than it ever was with my girls and the whole being "shaped" differently is sooo true! Glad I'm not the only one :p

Nigellas - Glad to here you're back and that they were able to do the surgery! Take it easy!

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I had my appt. on Monday. Everything's looking good. My b/p was down at a good level this time which was good. I scheduled my next u/s for 7/14 and my next dr's appt 7/18. They're going to check his growth for the u/s. I'm excited to see him again :) I'm eager to try and get a second *peek* at his goods, just to make me feel better about him being a *him*....even though the u/s tech said 95% sure when she looked.

I have to get my 1 hr. GTT before my next appt. (specifically 27 weeks) so that's the only other thing that I have to do.

***** By the way, I haven't been in here since the new thread started and I have to say how AWESOME this thread looks. I love what you have done! We have the best threadmistresses by far! ;)

[Rippy1010]

Re: Shaving YES! WHAT A PAIN! I can't totally see what I need to; I can't get in the right position. I'm afraid of even putting on a bathing suit for fear of how well I did or didn't do "down there" with the razor. :rolleyes: :o

[Ericka_Jarett]

I won't be called again for the simple fact we most likely won't be living in NJ come next year. Plus will get out since I will be the primary care giver for our baby. I talked to the nurse at the Doctor's office and she is going to get a letter ready for pick-up so I can be excused. I have lived at my brother's house as a registered voter for almost 10 yrs (except for 3 yrs when I lived on the west coast). My mom was never called when we lived a county away, the one time she got called it was for the county I live in now, so she was excused. My dad was always called but excused everytime due to work, once he retired they got him about 2 months after so he had to serve, but it was more just calling in, they had no cases. I served once before I was just out of high school for 2 yrs and had to serve 3 days and was the foreperson, beings I was the first one called.

Midwestern - we don't have to serve if it's not the county we live in, my mom just wrote on the summons and called the court and told them she didn't live in that county and she was excused.

GTT - is really not that bad. The 3 hour you just need to make sure you have something to keep you busy. My OB asked me about the test yesterday since I am 24 weeks. I told her that I didn't think I needed it again since I am already being treated for diabetes, she said that's right, you get out of it. She didn't mention the antibody testing or Rhogam, but my last OB already gave me the weeks to do that so it's ok. If you do fail the 3 hour GTT, feel free to ask questions. I have been on just diet to control my diabetes, the doctor said my numbers have not been bad. Of course hoping they stay good even with the bedrest. Since I can't go out and walk like I had been doing. One advantage was I lost 10 lbs durig the first 3 weeks.

shaving - I can still do it pretty easily. Worst is that can't really see it but can feel where there is hair left. Hubby has offered to do it when needed

My appt yesterday was such a pain with the u/s. Hubby came in the little room with me, had the tech and a student, well hubby had to stand up to look at the screen (the small tv was not working) and I didn't even get to look at the screen as it was down too far for me to see it and tilted to the student some. The doctor came in for the vaginal u/s and so as hubby put it last night you had 4 people checking you out, was like yeah, thanks. Funny I have female OB's to feel more comfortable, but this peri has seen more of me than my OB's. When I delivered last year I had the on-call doctor deliver me and he was a complete stranger so at least I don't really have to have it as a specific doctor for delivery.

kenswife and everyone - thanks for the compliments on the new thread. Now with bedrest I have lots of time to try to keep up :)

[nutter13]

Nigellas Glad everything went well, hope the time during bedrest goes quickly for you!

RippyI'm sorry you failed the 1 hr GTT, hopefully you'll pass the 3 hr. with flying colors :)

Jeant We have tons of girl clothes but we wanted to hang onto them until the baby arrives, I've heard one too many stories about having been told it would be a boy/girl and then come out the opposite sex! If you'd still like I'd be happy to send what we have in October :)

QOTD That's why I'm looking for suits with either shorts or skirts :D

Thanks for all the comments on Marc/Mark, we still haven't settled but I guess we have a little time left to decide. I guess if we went with Marc, it wouldn't seem like an alternative spelling to our French relatives since that's how they spell it anyways...:)

Just wanted to add, I'm still worried about all this leaking I've been having, and I know I can't keep calling the Dr., When we went to the hospital 2 weeks ago to get checked everything was fine, and at my appt. last week the u/s results said the fluid levels were fine as well. Sorry if TMI, but I will smell it and it smells like urine, it's just worrisome. I've been drinking lots of water to avoid getting all the b/h I was having and it has definitely helped, but not with the leaking situation, it's made it worse. I think sitting at my desk doesn't help either, b/c sometimes it makes it hard to tell that I actually have to go really bad when I stand and that's when I notice I'm more wet! I imagine being pregnant in the summer won't help since we'll most likely be more sweaty and wet feeling down there anyways...thanks for letting me put my worries into words, it seems to help calm my nerves. I was hoping to get in to see the OB before we left for the beach in 3 weeks, but they won't let you come in before 4 weeks unless something is wrong. And they'd have to send me to the hospital since they don't have the high tech u/s machine in the office to measure fluid levels....I can't wait until the baby is here and I don't have to worry about every little symptom and pain I get anymore!

[maplekitty]

Midwesterngal - I love the name Jake, why not just name him Jake?

qotd: shaving - yup!! totally "flying blind" these days, LOL Thankfully after all these years, I just seem to know where everything is, lol, and I can do it blind for now. I've never had a bikini wax before, yikes, I'm afraid to if it gets too hard to handle myself!! :p

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GTT is this afternoon, MIL is driving me since DH has a work professional day and has to be gone all day. Oh well!

Also finalized the date of my shower with my bff!! :D August 6th! We're having a co-ed BBq party at our house (it's the biggest and best location for everyone).

[Pamela]

Maplekitty, isn't it neat to see/feel them move around so much?! Yesterday I saw her big 'ol head move clear across my tummy!

ErickaJarett, Yay for getting a laptop! I don't know what I would have done without mine.

Nigellas, glad to hear your cerclage went well!!

Midwesterngal, I really like both Jacob and Jake!

Nutter, it sounds like the leaking you're having is just urine. Your OB should be able to easily check it to make sure.

QOTD, shaving, no problems with it, but mostly I'm lazy and just don't bother as often these days.

[Mommy2ml]

Thank you to everyone for the complements on DD :)

Jenzen congrats to your cousin on the new baby!

Jeant Most girl stuff already went to ebay, but I will check.

Erika Hope all keeps going well! Definitely get a note from the doc, last time I serrved on a jury there was a pg lady there with me who had to serve anyway, but since you're on bedrest they should let you out of it :) With bedrest you can still go to the wedding and come to NY? Just make sure you get tons of rest and relax, ok? and if you're in the Queens LI area, maybe we can get together for lunch or something? :)

Nigellas I already responded in your LJ, glad all went well!

midwesterngal Love the name Jacob/Jake, I agree though, if you prefer Jake, why not use that as the full name?

shaving I did not have issues with it really last time, since I got big in the fall/Winter I never had to worry who'd see me "unkept" LOL Now I am definitely having issues though :p

Nutter Kegels exercises can help a lot withthe leakage, it can reduce, even stop it atogether, at least the par that is bladder leaking. The clear discharge probably just adds to it and is normal throughout the pg though. Try doing Kegels every day and you should see an improvement soon. Poise makes a pantyliner that is thin as a regular liner, except more absorbent. I might be looking into those soon myself! :)

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Me - all ok, just feeling more tired more easily, and a big return of the gas and reflux lately that I had not been noticing as much in the 2nd trimester. Definitely need more sleep and rest all the time, regardless of how much slep I get at night. Also getting more and more uncomfy at nigts, harder to get to sleep and stay asleep... 1-3 pottty runs per night lately too.

We bought a door alarm and it works well, so now I feel I can go to sleep early even if DH is out late and not worry so much - bad dreams were making me paranoid kwim?

[bunnybeth]

Michelle I'm not looking forward to starting the registry after how long our wedding registry took. Maybe we'll do it in 2 trips.

Rippy Hope you pass that 3 hour!

maplekitty I think the "popping" is a great way to describe it. I figure the hardest bumps I feel must be the kicks, the rest is probably flips and hands.

Ericka Glad to hear the ring is holding up. Hope your bedrest time passes by quickly.

Kerry Glad to hear you're doing ok after the surgery. I hope it works as desired!

MidwesternGal If you really prefer Jake, why not just skip the Jacob? My coworker named her DD Kate instead of Katherine, and I'm sure she's not the only one who's done the short name naming thing. (I think both are cute though!)

Shaving It has been more difficult, so I really don't do it unless I need to, like for a bathing suit. Otherwise, it's skipped.

[Ericka_Jarett]

mommy2ml -actually it would be NY State. May see if my brother is going to head up and have him take the car and when he comes back he will have my dad's truck. We will get the car on another trip if we need to. Hubby doesn't want me to drive or go out anywhere alone.

[Mommy2ml]

Oh well... would have been nice to meet though... maybe after our little ones are here we could meet at a park or something?:) our boys could play together :)

[marathongirl]

It's been a crazy 24 hours! I picked up DD from my parents house and brought her home yesterday afternoon. Our cats don't do well in the heat - even with the A/C running. So there was cat puke all over the dining room. DD decided not to sleep last night and today our hot water heater went. At least they will be here to install a new one tomorrow. The joys of being a homeowner :rolleyes:

One of the women in my MOMS Club who was due on 7/20 had her baby today. A little on the early side but everyone is healthy.

nigellas - glad things went smoothly!

midwesterngal - I also like the name Jacob/Jake. I'd consider it if we have a son, but one of my friends had an iguana named Jake and I'd never hear the end of how I named my kid after her lizard :rolleyes: .

nutter - I'd call your OB anyway if you're concerned. I'd rather suffer the embarassment of being told I had a leaky bladder than to find out something was wrong.

registering - is very overwhelming! I'm glad I don't have to do that again except for a few tiny things in case my mom throws a 'meet the newest baby' party after K2 is here.

shaving - after a while I just gave up. But man what a scary sight after I gave birth and could see past my belly again!:D

Hello to everyone else!

[maplekitty]

Had my GTT test today...the orange drink was not as bad as I imagined. It was fizzy ( i thought it was just going to be syrupy), so the carbonation really helped it go down easier, and it really wasnt as much as I thought.

My MIL drove me and stayed with me, just in case I was light headed afterwards. I was fine.
Also had a OB visit. BP was excellent, baby's HB was 144 and I hadn't gained any weight since last visit - yay me!

Will find out in 48 hrs if I pass or failed my GTT.

My next appnt is July 19th

[MidwesternGal]

So here's a question for you RO's: At what point did you, if ever, start losing your balance? I have fallen twice in the last month--and from only just walking!! Tonight, I sprained my ankle fairly nastily; it hurts and its hard to walk. I know my MIL said her balance went haywire towards the end of her pgs, arond 30 weeks or so. But I'm only 24w!! Of course, I'm a klutz anyways. Anyway, I just want to know if I'll eventually get balanced out. . . or if I should just give up. . . . :rolleyes:

Maplekitty--good luck on the GD test!! And congrats for not gaining any weight!

[She-Ra]

Nigellas: I'm glad the procedure went well, and I hope bedrest goes quickly for you!

MidwesternGal: I officially gave up heels at work this week after I twisted my ankle in my driveway on Tuesday. Nothing serious, but I was limping around for a few days.

Kegels are also really important to strengthen the perineum area for pushing. When I was PG with DS, DH sent me a daily reminder to do them! Now I need to remember to do them with baby brother!

I really feel pregnant the last 2 weeks. I'm clutzy, tired, & constantly hungry. I think I was so busy traveling & moving this spring, I now have a chance to realize what is going on. This morning, DH literally made me promise to slow down & decompress .

[TaterBaby]

I thought I had posted in this thread already, but I guess not...I haven't been getting the notifications and have missed you all!

I have a QOTD and I hope it's not TMI: Are you successfully DTD? :o The last few times we've tried, it has HURT! I can't decide if it hurts because I'm just not interested or if there's some other reason?

[Ericka_Jarett]

QOTD - Last time we did it I was not very interested. Once we reached about 21 weeks we put it on hold because of being close to the time of my infection last pregnancy. Well at 22 weeks was told no DTD because of my cervix and well now that I am on bedrest it's out of the question. Poor hubby, he is so understanding though

[Rippy1010]

have a QOTD and I hope it's not TMI: Are you successfully DTD?

This is quite embarrassing to say, but I'm just going to come out with it. Since about the 3rd month of pg, we have not been able to do this successfully. A couple times we tried, and it really hurt. I also didn't know if it was from disinterest, or because of positioning, or what. Poor DH. :( I haven't been very interested at all, and he hasn't tried since the last "malfunction". :o

[maplekitty]

This is quite embarrassing to say, but I'm just going to come out with it. Since about the 3rd month of pg, we have not been able to do this successfully. A couple times we tried, and it really hurt. I also didn't know if it was from disinterest, or because of positioning, or what. Poor DH. :( I haven't been very interested at all, and he hasn't tried since the last "malfunction". :o

yup...I'm about on the same track as you. Just ain't happening. I keep reasurring DH, "Don't worry hunny, we'll have sex again one day!" LOL Poor thing! :p

[Maxicat]

Checking in.

QOTD I avoid the issue at all costs. I feel a little bad for DH but not bad enough. My RE had told me not to for the first 12 weeks (love her), then we have tried a couple times since with success for him and complete discomfort for me.

I feel like I have this big live flounder in my belly. This girl moves more then a cheerleader, especially after I eat. Weird.

[TaterBaby]

Thank you for your responses about DTD! I feel better knowing that others are having the same issues.

I'm getting a pre-natal massage this afternoon and I am SO excited. I can't wait to have these achy legs and feet rubbed on!

[Roxygirl]

I know it's been forever since I posted here. I tried once awhile ago and it got cut off from the site being too busy. Then our computer crashed and it's been crazy since then. I am on a laptop right now and we have a new computer on the way. When that arrives and is hooked up I will do updated belly shots and ultrasound pics.

Congrats to everyone that I missed saying so for finding out the sex. Crazy to see that they boys finally took the lead.

To everyone that is having some difficulties, you are definately in my thoughts and prayers. I admire you for being so strong.

As for me, we have picked a name for our little girl. It will be Kendall Renne. We are very excited and I swear between our mothers along she already has a bigger wardrobe collection than me.

I'm feeling okay, still probably too paranoid. I'm feeling her a lot lately and last few days I wasn't as much. So of course that called for a worry session. But she must have been tried from traveling for vacation (we just got back Sat night) and decided to rest a bit. Because she's back up to her usual vigor.

Anyways, I won't post too much in one post. I'll just try to keep up more often now.

As for Updates:

Can you change my age to 27 (had my bday on Tuesday) (Which wasn't fun because I had to sit at home by myself while DH had to work.) Oh Well.

My next appt is 6/23 along with my GTT on the same day.

Okay that's all I do for now.

Everyone take care.

[Roxygirl]

Oh I also wanted to answer the last QOTD:
RE: doing the deed lately. I am sad to say I am among the rest of you. Either just don't feel like it or don't feel good period. I swear between the heartburn at night and horrible hip and back pain, it's the last thing from my mind. I need to bring my DH on this sight and let him see that it's just not me. Of course the only info he every saw was the one where women in their 2nd trimester are hornier than H E double hockey sticks if you know what I mean. So of course I've been the ONLY ONE that doesn't want to (according to him at least.) Oh well he is being very understanding (if you count understanding as asking for it everynight.)

[Rippy1010]

the only info he every saw was the one where women in their 2nd trimester are hornier than H E double hockey sticks

Oh, yes! My DH read that, too. All I could say is: "sorry about your luck." :p

[Bubeleh]

Just a quick checkin before we fly out for a mini vacation. DH is super worried about being on the plane but I think it will be fine.

Maple: Congrats on the weight, good luck with the GDD. Mine is next week so I'm happy to hear the drink isn't too bad.

Roxy: Love the name, very chic

DTD: I'm in the same boat, just not interested. DH has been very understanding.

In other news My Sister just found out she is expecting #2. They had been trying for about a year so this is great news. She's due in the end of Feb and already tired and pukey, poor thing. Its especially hard on her becuase I have really had no symtoms to speak of. But it will be great to have a cousin so close in age.

Have a great weekend!

[jbemommy]

qotd Am I the only one who is still enjoying DTD?? DH and I usually manage it several times a week. In the first trimester I was not interested, but once I "gave in" a few times, I found myself interested again.

Today's our 4th anniversary! Not going to be very exciting, DH works all day and I'm off, and then he has rehearsal for Beauty and the Beast tonight (he's part of our local theater group).

[jeant]

Midwesterngal I agree with the other thoughts -- if you like Jake, you could just go for that. Might actually be easier, because then his "real" name and the name he goes by would be the same. Only reason we are leaning toward Katherine instead of just Kate is Katherine sounds better with the middle name we are considering (Grace, which was my grandmother's name). Anyway, it's an idea.

nutter Sounds good on the clothes! I understand what you mean. This was awhile ago when u/s weren't as good, but my cousin had been told she was having a girl and had a boy. ("Does this mean I can tease him about the size of his penis?" asked my other cousin.) Though I think it's more common to hear girl and get boy than vice versa. Usually when they say boy they have seen something & when they say girl it's because they didn't. But maybe it was hiding. They do that. :)

I have a little bit of a non-sequitur QOTD: What do you eat for lunch? I have a hard time figuring this out every day. I am curious what other people eat.

[Pamela]

I had an OB appointment today, it was a good one. The nurse was surprised that all she had to do was poke my belly with the doppler and and my dumb uterus totally scrunched up :rolleyes: Its such a darn irritable thing. She had a hard time getting the heartbeat for more than a few seconds because little girly here was moving around too much (I swear, every time I lay down she is just all over the place!). I'm going to the lab to do my GTT first thing tomorrow morning. I'm not a fan of really sweet things so I'm not really looking forward to it too much.

Maplekitty, I hope my sugar drink tomorrow is carbonated and orange flavoured! That sounds like it would help counteract the sweetness.

Roxygirl, Thats a beautiful name! I have days where my kiddo is really quiet every now and then, I just figure she's having a growth spurt and conserving energy or something.

QOTD, lunch, I swear, lunch has got to be my least favourite meal! I can never think of anything that really sounds all that great. I often end up starting with some toast with peanut butter and then having some yogurt or something else a bit later.

[bunnybeth]

MidwesternGal Sorry to hear about your ankle, I hope it heals quickly!

TaterBaby Oh, now I so want a prenatal massage! Hope yours is great.

jbemommy Looks like we got married on the same weekend. Happy anniversary to you, today!

DTD Last time we tried, I was pretty sore afterwards and it squished my belly, so no more of that position. Well, I haven't had much interest either. For now, I want to wait until my possible infection is taken care of, so nothing for DH on our anniversary weekend!

Lunch I'm boring most of the time. I take a Lean Cuisine to work and have it with a yogurt. Not the most exciting thing ever, but it's quick and easy and nobody in my department really goes to lunch together.

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Yesterday I noticed I was getting some watery discharge, oh how fun. So, first thing this morning, I called the nurse and she had me come in this afternoon. OB took a swab, but didn't think it was anything to really be concerned about. The culture will come back on Monday, and if there's an infection, I'll probably get antibiotics or something. The cervix was high and closed, so that made me happy.

[MichelleRenee]

Lunch is kinda crazy for me. I eat pretty constantly between breakfast and lunch. I always have a peanut butter sandwich for a snack and I keep peanuts and granola bars in my desk. When lunch time actually rolls around I either eat a sandwich I packed or go out. When I go out I usually choose pasta or a big salad. Yesterday I had a cup of chili and a small salad and it was like the best meal ever! (I feel that way after every meal!)

I try to make my lunch as healthy as possible and I try to make sure I am getting vegetables and protein with my lunch. It's the biggest meal of the day for me so I try to get a little bit of everything, actually.

[MidwesternGal]

QOTD: DTD: Poor DH! I haven't touched him in about ohhh, 2-3 weeks? I'm definitely not interested at all. We have some lube to help. . . but I don't really want anything to do with it. Of course, DH is on the couch 4-5 nights a week now (because I take up the WHOLE bed, trying to get comfy and what not!), so clearly, we don't do it those nights. . . though the last time I gave in, I did have a good time. . . :o

Lunch--Lunch is a "bad" meal for me. I do well at breakfast--usually