January 2007 Mommies - Part II [Archive]

January2007Mommies

08-28-2006, 07:32 PM

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December 27 - Allison78
January 1
January 2
January 3
January 4
January 5 - thechick79
January 6
January 7 - GardenGirl
January 8
January 9
January 10 - zhannushka
January 11 - amberwaves
January 12 - IndianaBride
January 13
January 14 - Peanut
January 15 - RayNJay, Jilly
January 16 - Robyn
January 17
January 18
January 19 - LilMarty, purpleorchids,Alegna, wine_o_girlie, Lindzgirl
January 20 - NYLACHI
January 21 - gmooter
January 22
January 23 - magdesilver
January 24 - CurlyT, mommydearest
January 25 - jmvan74(c/s scheduled for January 19th), DansGirl
January 26 - wagsgirl (c/s scheduled for January 22nd)
January 27 - Lucy Van Pelt, Winter Biscuit (c/s scheduled for January 23rd)
January 28 - ButterflyJen
January 29 - amwilson615
January 30
January 31 - Elenna
February 8 - usafwife
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December:
21 - wagsgirl
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26
27 - jmvan74
28 - magdesilver, Alegna, GardenGirl
29 - wine_o_girlie
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31

January:
1
2
3 - jmvan74
4 - GardenGirl
5 - ButterflyJen
6
7
8 - Lucy Van Pelt
9
10 - jmvan74
11
12 - ButterflyJen
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14
15
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17 - jmvan74
18 - Lucy Van Pelt
19 - ButterflyJen
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25
26 - ButterflyJen
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29 - Lucy Van Pelt
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31

January2007Mommies

08-28-2006, 07:33 PM

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Weekly Pregnancy Updates:
American Baby (www.americanbaby.com)
Baby Center (www.babycenter.com)
BabyZone (www.babyzone.com)
iVillage (www.ivillage.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)
Sure Baby (www.surebaby.com)
Ticker Central (www.tickercentral.com)
Ticker Factory (www.tickerfactory.com)

Miscellaneous Informative Sites:
American Baby (www.americanbaby.com)
American Pregnancy Association (www.americanpregnancy.org)
Baby Names (www.babynames.com)
Baby Net (www.babynet.com)
Baby Talk (www.babytalk.com)
Dr. Sears (www.askdrsears.com)
i Village (http://parenting.ivillage.com/?ice=iv,mp,bu,pp)
ePregnancy (www.epregnancy.com)
Fit Pregnancy Magazine (www.fitpregnancy.com)
I Dream of Baby (www.idreamofbaby.com)
New York Online Access To Health: Pregnancy & Fertility (http://www.noah-health.org/en/pregnancy/)
Safe Fetus (Tells you which drugs you can take during pregnancy) (http://www.safefetus.com/)
Very Best Baby (http://www.verybestbaby.com/)

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

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

Baby Shopping Sites:
Baby Age (www.babyage.com)
Baby Ant (http://www.babyant.com)
Baby Bazaar (http://www.babybazaar.com/)
BabyBox (http://www.babybox.com/)
Baby Center's Store (http://www.store.babycenter.com/)
Baby Depot (http://www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com/IWCatSectionView.process?Section_Id=1395&lc=ln)
Baby Dilly (http://www.babydilly.com/)
Baby Dreams (http://www.babydreams.com/)
Babies R Us (www.babiesrus.com)
Baby Style (http://www.babystyle.com/)
Baby Universe (http://www.babyuniverse.com/)
Carousel Designs (http://www.carouseldesigns.com/)
Dimples & Dandelions (http://www.dimplesanddandelions.com/index.asp)
Disney Baby (http://disney.go.com/disneybaby/)
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.littleshowoff%20s.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.co%20m/)
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)

January2007Mommies

08-28-2006, 07:34 PM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

January2007Mommies

08-28-2006, 07:35 PM

Books for the Expectant Mother

So THAT'S What They're For! The Definitive Breastfeeding Guide
By Janet Tamaro
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What to Expect When You're Expecting
By Heidi Murkoff, Sandee Hathaway, Arlene Eisenberg
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Your Pregnancy Week by Week: 5th Edition
By Dr. Glade B. Curtis and Judith Schuler
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Everything Pregnancy Fitness
By Robin Elise Weiss
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My Pregnancy Journal
By Ryland Peters & Small Staff
This is great for keepsakes and putting down your feelings and moods, etc.
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The Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy
By Vicki Iovine
For fun!
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0671524313.01._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-dp-500-

Baby Bargains: Secrets to Saving 20% to 50% on Baby Furniture, Equipment, Clothes, Toys, Maternity Wear and Much, Much More! May 2005 Edition
By Alan and Denise Fields

Books for the Expectant Father

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

The Expectant Father
By Armin A. Brott & Jennifer Ash

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

January2007Mommies

08-28-2006, 07:49 PM

THIS THREAD IS OPEN FOR POSTING

wagsgirl

08-28-2006, 08:58 PM

YAY! I think I may be first in posting!

Not too much going on here. Just day by day. I realized that one week from today, I'll be halfway (39 wks). YIKES! Time is going by so quickly now!!! Baby is moving a TON lately. Even as I sit here and type. I feel alot more in the evenings than during the day. Hopefully that trend doesn't continue after the baby is here ;)

zhannushka

08-28-2006, 09:37 PM

YAY for your baby moving a lot, wagsgirl! :D I also noticed that I feel more movement in the evenings, especially when I lay down in bed. I do have anterior placenta, which prevents me from feeling the baby move as much as I could be... :(

January2007Mommies

08-28-2006, 09:55 PM

Still collecting belly shots and u/s pictures for the Mommy ID's! :)

Lucy Van Pelt

08-28-2006, 10:10 PM

Do you want me to repost all of my u/s pics? I have lots of them! It would probably be easier to just pull them off the baby website from the link in my siggy! Let me know...

zhannushka

08-28-2006, 10:13 PM

Ginger, just post the one that you want to use in the Mommy ID. Thanks!

Lucy Van Pelt

08-28-2006, 10:17 PM

I think this one is the best one so far...

http://bradandginger.googlepages.com/x3k_small.jpg

amwilson615

08-29-2006, 12:09 AM

Congrats to all of you who found out the sex while I was away. Our internet goes up and down all the time. By the time I got back on, the thread had moved tons. lol.
Chinese Chart--It was right for DD, will have to wait and see for Baby #2.
Cross-posted from my LJ:
So, I had a doctor's appointment today. It went well. I had my physical exam and my blood drawn for the basic tests and the tests for Downs and stuff. There was blood in my urine, so, that was cause for a little concern. I don't have the best kidneys, though, and I have been drinking a lot of pop lately, so I'm sure that's all it is. I lost a lb since my last appt. I, also, don't have good veins, so the doc did a butterfly draw on my left wrist--it didn't bleed. So, she moved to my right wrist, and I filled up all the tubes. Well, this evening my wrists started hurting and I couldn't even pick things up. I called my mom and she told me to put a hot washcloth on them. As I was doing that, I noticed that my right arm is swollen and sticking out like a gooseegg above where she did the blood draw. I can, literally see it protuding off the side of my arm, and that's where all the pain is. Argh. So, I called my mom again and she said to continue the hot compress and if it's still there in the am, call the doc, and possibly go to the ER. Nice. The baby's heartbeat was in the 140's and my uterus is really high up for this early in my pregnancy. The exact meaning of that I don't know, but I guess it is a measure of how quickly growth is going on. Anyway, my u/s for fetal anatomy is scheduled for September 11th at 10 am. Avery and James will go with me, and I am excited to find out--I hope the little one cooperates.
As an aside, I am not so sure I feel like I am getting the best care where I'm going. For one, I am halfway through my second trimester and just now had my physical and bloodwork. I was also into my second trimester before a medical history was taken. I have NEVER had a swelling and/or movement/activity problem after having blood drawn. I had to ask what the beats per minute was. I feel like nothing is real personable. My OB care with Avery was so very different. Everyone seemed excited to be involved in babies and mommies-to-be. I was informed without asking. I felt important and like they cared about me and my child. Here, I feel like I'm a chart and nothing else. I don't know how to explain it. It is just so different. And, I don't like feeling dissatisfied.
Anyway, enough about that.
I only have one u/s pic so far, and here is my most recent (17w6d) belly shot.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/amwilson615/CameraDump7-20-06108.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/amwilson615/17w6dside.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/amwilson615/17w6dfront.jpg

amwilson615

08-29-2006, 12:15 AM

Oh, and I have a regular check up appt on September 25th.

Indiana Bride

08-29-2006, 03:48 AM

Yippee for a new thread! I haven't posted any pictues yet but will soon for my mommy id!

NYLACHI

08-29-2006, 05:34 AM

Hooray for our new thread! Thanks so much to our threadmasters.

I have an appointment this morning with a new birth attendant who *hopefully* will be more supportive of my Bradley/natural birth. This is my THIRD OB! This is actually a mid-wife group that practices in a hospital that my doula recommended so I'm sure it will be a much better fit. I was beginning to feel very marginalized and at a loss that I couldn't find one OB in my area that had similar philosopies as I have. I'll report back later!

jmvan74

08-29-2006, 06:23 AM

Great new thread!!

Amanda: I know what you mean about feeling like a chart and not a pereson. Depending on what physician I see, I feel that way at my OB office, too. I'm always asking them about results and HB,etc.

Movement: I feel it lots in the evening, too. I didn't sleep much last night b/c DS is coughing again, and I noticed the little bean was pretty active all night! I really hope s/he doesn't have days and nights mixed up upon birth. :p

My u/s isn't until 5pm! So close, yet so far away!!!!!:D

thechick79

08-29-2006, 08:03 AM

Yay for a new thread!

Julie: Not too much longer!! :D

I don't have my latest belly shot on my work computer so I'll post that later tonight.

Here's my ultrasound picture:
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j100/thechick79/baby/profile.jpg

ETA: Is everyone scanning their ultrasound pictures? My husband scanned them at work and they didn't come out looking very clear.

jmvan74

08-29-2006, 08:31 AM

Thechick79: What an adorable profile! :D Now I'm going to get excited to see my little one.

gmooter

08-29-2006, 09:04 AM

Subscribing!

Also, I need some stats changed! DH is now 33 and I'm 32. Also, DD was born 8/30/05, not 06!! Thanks!

NYLACHI

08-29-2006, 10:56 AM

Hi everyone,
I'm back from my new doctor's appointment. FINALLY I have found someone I can be comfortable with. I'm so excited! We have our big U/S on THURSDAY!!! I'm not going to sleep tomorrow night!

amwilson615

08-29-2006, 11:11 AM

Julie--At least I know I'm not the only one. I don't know if I expected too much since my CNM is a "legend" around here or what, but whatever. There is another CNM in the practice that I met with once, and I REALLY liked her--and her name is Amanda, so she must be good. :p Anyway, I'm gonna see if I can get my next appointment with her, if she's accepting new patients, if she does deliveries at the hospital I'm going to, etc.

Good luck with the u/s. Here's hoping you have an immodest little one.

NYLACHI--Glad you found someone that's gonna work out better for you.

Movement: I'm still not ready to say that I am feeling movement, as opposed to gas or pressure. Sometimes I think so, sometimes I think not. And, it's only when I lie down at night on my right side.

Can't wait to see pics ladies!!!

ButterflyJen

08-29-2006, 02:46 PM

Whoa! Glad I was coming in to post....and YAY for a sparkling new thread! :D

I need to go take a recent belly shot. u/s picture is coming...in about two weeks (provided we get one to take home this time, grrrr)

Had my appt. yesterday and all is well. I gained 7 lbs this month! That's a plus, since I lost a lb. last month. So overall I've gained 6. Not bad! Peanut's h/b was in the high 140's. We discussed cord blood donation (I need to find a company to work with for this; we waited too long to investigate with DD and I regret that so badly to this day). I also had some questions about a repeat C and the recovery period afterwards. In a nutshell, I'm wavering about the VBAC and just wanted to get as much information as I could to make my decision. It didn't help a whole lot, as my LJ friends will tell you. ;) Right Tonya?

My u/s is September 11th, appt. immediately following (I'm assuming to go over the u/s), and my next appt. after that is October 2nd.

Regarding movement, I've been feeling it for quite some time now. Peanut's pretty active, but not as much as DD was. Softer, I guess, more mellow. But still active, and definitely a baby! DH was able to feel it moving around two nights ago and that was awesome.

Amanda - my u/s is the same day as yours! Fun!! Sorry to hear you're not feeling very welcomed by your CNM. That's no fun, and this is one time where you should be made to feel special. I have to ask about Peanut's heartrate all the time, too....but that's really the only complaint I have this time around. Last time, with DD - whew. That OB had too many patients and so I never felt like I could ask her anything - she was too busy flying between appts. Not fun. I hope you are able to switch CNMs!

Julie - Depending on time zones, you could be full to bursting with water right now and awaiting your u/s. :D YAY!!

thechick79 - your u/s is adorable! Love profile pics!

NYLACHI - yay for a good appt and feeling comfy with your doctor! Priceless!

ButterflyJen

08-29-2006, 03:54 PM

18w3d belly shot

http://static.flickr.com/93/228605447_f4ac187434.jpg?v=0

jmvan74

08-29-2006, 05:14 PM

Well, I'm back from my u/s. Everything looked good and the little one was moving all over the place! The tech had trouble getting some of the pics, but there was no problem finding his penis! Add us to team BLUE! We are having another Boy!

Cute belly shot, Jen!

Lucy Van Pelt

08-29-2006, 05:22 PM

WOW - another boy!! Congrats Julie!!!

Winter Biscuit

08-29-2006, 05:25 PM

WOOHOO jmvan74! Congrats on your boy! Holy cow, there was definitely some major testosterone in the water when we were all TTC! :D

ButterflyJen, your belly looks great. I could have written everything you wrote about movement, right down to my DH feeling it the other night, except substitute Nugget for Peanut ;)

NYLACHI, I'm glad you found someone you are comfortable with!

Not much new here, except I think my boobs went through another growth spurt :p All of a sudden they seem much bigger, and I even had to get out my "big" bras from when they had a growth spurt when I was pregnant with DD. I'm normally a 34-A or 34-B so I figure that for now, I'll just enjoy the cleavage that these full C-cups are bringing :D

mommydearest

08-29-2006, 05:28 PM

JMVan--Congrats on your Boy!!!!

NYLACHI--I'm glad you found someone you like and who will support you. For goodness sake...what's not to support about Bradley??? Within reasonable time limits, it is probably one of the safest things you can do for labor. What's not to like?

Movement--DH was actually the first one to feel the real movement. I hadn't really felt anything that I could for certain say was movement, then they other night he had his hand on my stomach and the little kiddo kicked the crud out of my stomach. He kicked Russ's hand twice, and then I got to feel. It was pretty cool. Now I feel it every time I am sitting down, which is neat.

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

ButterflyJen

08-29-2006, 05:55 PM

Congrats on your boy, Julie! :D That's awesome news!

WB - wow, a boob spurt? That has not happened here, sad to say! Enjoy it while they're around!

Kristen, that's so cool about your DH getting kicked. :) I love that feeling!

zhannushka

08-29-2006, 07:38 PM

Congratulations on your BOY Julie!!! :D

Alegna

08-29-2006, 09:29 PM

Another boy! Congrats Julie!

wagsgirl

08-29-2006, 09:41 PM

Congrats on your boy Julie!! Wow, the boys are really taking over! Hopefully we'll get some girls in the mix, too.

Well, heartburn is officially here. I've had it with both of my kids, so I expected it, but I was hoping beyond hope that I'd not see it rear it's ugly head this time. Oh well, I better go buy stock in Tums now ;)

Boob spurt- Oooo. Maybe this is what's going on. My boobs and nips have been pretty sore for the last 5 days or so. I haven't been able to figure out why. Hmmm...But I don't want them to grow!! They're already HUGE!! You guys would seriously be scared if I told you my normal cup size! :o

robyn

08-29-2006, 10:04 PM

Julie - Congrats on adding another boy to the group!

Wags - Heartburn has started for me too. No fun. :(

Boobs - I think mine need a little growth spurt. ;)

Zhanna - I read your post about the bacon ... was this a strange craving or is it something you have eaten before? I'm not giving you a hard time for eating it since I am nowhere near the poster child for healthy pregnancy eating, but I have just never heard of eating that!! :p

Ginger - Also saw your post regarding the caffeine. I've been SO bad about this. I have probably about 32oz of iced tea almost every day! I've read you can have about 40 oz of coffee and be okay, and I think coffee is higher in caffeine than iced tea, so I'm not stressing over it.

amwilson615

08-29-2006, 10:11 PM

Jen--Cute belly shot!!! U/S buddies--that's pretty cool. What time is yours? I'm at 10 am, just wondering when all of the ladies will get their info overload for that day. lol.

CONGRATS ON YOUR BOY, JULIE!!!

Winter--Enjoy those C cups, girl!

Nothing new here. Just taking a quick break from some Audit reading--it was hard to tear myself away. :rolleyes: We got a lot packed today (moving this weekend), so I feel accomplished tonight. I am SOOOO hungry lately--seems like all I want to do is eat. I had the worst craving for a cucumber and ranch dressing tonight. Too bad, we didn't have any cukes, and we live in the middle of nowhere, so getting one was out of the question. lol.
Question: Are you planning to breast or bottle feed or some combination?
I went the combination route with Avery. She went from breast to bottle with no problems. So, I pumped some, fed from the breast some, and gave her some formula. I used Enfamil Lipil with her. I plan to do the same sort of combo with Baby #2. You?

zhannushka

08-29-2006, 10:39 PM

Robyn, I am known for eating raw meat here and there. Like, when I am making meatballs, I will take a little piece of the raw mix and eat it, or - if I'm cooking bacon - I'll eat an uncooked strip or two... I like the taste and I can't help it! Today, I totally didn't think before I put that slice into my mouth and ate it, and only then did I realize that I REALLY should't have done this since I am pregnant! I am so freaking out right now... :eek:

jilly

08-29-2006, 11:43 PM

Congrats Julie! We've almost got identical families growing here...minus a few months for DS #1.

Feeding I plan to BF exclusively for as long as I can. Last time that was until 7 mos, when I couldn't pump enough anymore and my freezer stash ran out. I then continued to BF with formula supplement until I weaned at 1 year.

I've got a dr. appt tomorrow. Can't wait to hear that heartbeat again!

Indiana Bride

08-30-2006, 04:38 AM

Congrats on your little BOY Julie!

Feeding - I'm planning on breastfeeding. I nursed Jackson until he was 14 months. He did start whole milk from the sippee once he turned one so he nursed less frequently but we totally stopped at 14 months. Nursing worked out wonderfully for us so I plan on doing the same with number 2:)

Raw Meat - You girls are crazy:p

Movement - I've been feeling movement everyday. I can see some kicks from the oustide but not most of them. DH hasn't been able to see or feel anything yet but I know as the baby gets bigger he'll see plenty:)

NYLACHI

08-30-2006, 04:56 AM

Wow, another boy! Hooray Julie! How exciting.

My boobs are killing me too right now-- boob spurt. Gawd I hope not. I already can't find a maternity bra to fit. I was a 32DDD before I got PG and now I'm a 38DDD. I mean, please. Is that even human? If they keep growing I'm going to have to wrap myself in gauze and duct tape every morning. I'm nursing too so I imagine at this end of this oddessy I'll end up in some carnival side show.

I'm feeling movement all the time now. It's so cool. I always thought that it would skeeve me out but its the opposite now that it's happening.

LilMarty

08-30-2006, 06:35 AM

Congrats on your boy jmvan74!! Two boys will be so much fun!!!

jmvan74

08-30-2006, 06:39 AM

Thanks for all the Congrats ladies! I'm getting use to the idea that there are going to be 2 boys in my house. Whew!

Boobs: Mine have been very sore. They grew from a b to a c with DS. We'll see this time.

Jilly:We've almost got identical families growing here...minus a few months for DS #1.

LOL! Do you plan on anymore or is #2 the last one? We're on the fence about having more.

raw meat: As an adult, I haven't eaten any raw meat, but as a kid I used to love raw hamburger. :rolleyes:

Feeding: I BF'd DS for 11 months. I plan on BFing with #2, but probably not as long. Collin NEVER took to the bottle. Very stressful for me. I will be introducing a bottle very early on this time. My goal this time is exclusive breast milk for 3-6 months and then start supplementing, but we'll see how things go.

Names: Some of the names we are kicking around for the little guy are.... Braden, Brady, Kyle, Reid and Christopher

Alegna

08-30-2006, 06:54 AM

Raw meat ~ I don't even like the look of it. Not going to be eating any over here. :eek:

Feeding ~ The plan is to breastfeed. I don't think I'll have a problem suplementing with formula if needed.

DH and I had an interesting conversation last night. Apparently he is now rethinking the idea of me going to 2nd shift. He's concerned about the 8 hours he'd be alone with the kiddo. He doesn't know when he'd have time to take care of the house. (We've got 6 acres. It takes about 6-7 hours just to mow)And that he wouldn't really see me except for weekends, has got him thinking. He also said with his new position he can't guarentee he'd be done by 4pm every day. Which is when I'd go to work. He said he'd do whatever I wanted. So I guess I'll start researching daycare options today. I don't know what to do.

I'm sure this is just one of the many decisions I'll have to make as a parent that there is no right or wrong answer for. But man, it's frustrating.

ButterflyJen

08-30-2006, 07:12 AM

Amanda, mine's at 3PM with a doctor's appt. afterwards. So you get morning/early afternoon, I get late afternoon/evening. :D

Feeding: DD was exclusively BF until she was 12-1/2 months. Those were hard-fought months, because it did not come easily for us. I'm hoping this time around that nursing will go much easier. I hope to BF this one exclusively until he/she is at least a year old as well. But this one is going to take a bottle, because DD never really did!!! Ack!

Names: We know our boy's name will be Benjamin Matthew. Right now our girl's name is Holly Renee, but I'm still in love with Julia, so we may just have two names and if it's a girl, decide then. :)

Elenna

08-30-2006, 08:57 AM

Zhannuska: I know a woman who craved raw meat when pregnant with her son. For lunch she'd go to the grocery store to get a raw steak and then eat it raw as soon as she was back in her car. She had a big, healthy boy.

Julie: Congrats on a boy!

feeding: I'm really hoping to be able to breastfeed.

boobs: Mine have been sore again lately, too. But no growth that I've noticed.

zhannushka

08-30-2006, 09:29 AM

Elenna - Thank you! That just made me feel so much better!!! :)

Feeding - I am definitely planning to TRY and breastfeed as long as I can. We'll see I guess. Obviously, I have no experience with BF at this point, so - I don't know what's going to happen... My mom BF'd both me and my sister, but she was in lots of pain from it. She only did it because of all the pressure from her mom and her MIL. I won't put myself through that - if it really hurts, I won't do it.

Raw Meat - that bacon wasn't completely "raw" FWIW... It's cured bacon, which means that it's processed with sodium nitrite, which should kill the bacteria. It was just not cooked. I know it doesn't make it MUCH better, but at least it wasn't completely raw, dripping blood... :rolleyes:

Boobs - mine grew about a size in the very beginning of the pregnancy. I don't think they've grown much since then.

Movement - I am still not so sure about this one. I think I feel it, but maybe it's just gas... It's very random - maybe twice or three times a day, that's about it. I do have anterior placenta as per my latest u/s, which may prevent me from feeling movement or make it less noticeable.

wine_o_girlie

08-30-2006, 09:38 AM

Wow, the boys are going nuts in this thread! I wonder if that means the Feb. thread will be full of girls to balance out the population? ;)

Cravings: Still soup. Have had soup like 3 times this week. I am a freak show. Raw bacon I have honestly never heard of but my MIL does like raw ground beef.

Movement: Tons. Baby is very active after I eat. I tried putting hubby's hand on my belly last night after dinner but he couldn't feel anything even though the baby was moving. He is so sad. :( I hope he can feel the baby soon - sounds like some other guys can so maybe our time is coming soon.

Feeding: Definitely breastfeeding. I am very committed to it and so is my husband. I registered for the Medela PIS Advanced since I will be returning to work.

Leave: The plan for now is to take off 12 weeks and then my boss has indicated I can work from home for another month, so that would be 16 weeks at home. I feel really, really good about that. Hubby is a teacher so we may try to get family help in May until he is done with school and then he will keep the baby in the summer and the babe won't go to daycare until August. I would LOVE to not have the baby in daycare until he is 8+ months so we really hope that "plan" works out.

Boobs: Sigh. I've got nothing, nada in terms of growth. Well, I guess they may be a tad bit fuller but I am still wearing all of my same bras from pre-pregnancy. Very sad. :(

Names: We have a few that we like but we really haven't discussed it too much. It's very important to me that the baby's name will remain a surprise but my darling hubby f-ed up a few months ago when his mom guessed one of the names and instead of just saying it was a nice name, he says that name is on our "short list". I really seriously could have murdered him on the spot. Well, last week when we told MIL it was a boy, one of the first things our of her mouth was "I don't like [insert name she guessed that we like] name". :mad: I was livid but I didn't say anything.

Hubby is supposed to have a "discussion" with his mom about never saying anything like that again or telling anyone else the name. Keeping the name a surprise is how it's done in my family and it is very, very important to me plus I caved on finding out the sex so I want something to be a surprise. MIL is normally a peach but on this issue she has crossed a bad line and I don't want her to go there ever again. This topic is a sore subject in our household right now...

Hope y'all are doing well and can't wait to hear more great U/S reports of healthy babies! :)

Lucy Van Pelt

08-30-2006, 09:57 AM

Cravings: My main craving has been Pensi...I've always been a Papsi drinker, but now it's like crack.

Movement: A little here and there, but nothing major

Feeding: Definitely breast feeding

Leave: I am not working after this baby - for at least 6 months or so. Then I might do something part time.

Boobs: Oh jeez - I've gone up a few sizes...it's frustrating to have to buy new bras knowing they might only fit for a week or two.

Names: Well, for years I have always wanted Isabelle but now it's overly popular so I wavered a bit. I still want to use it though but DH says no. He says that since I picked that name before we even met, it would be like him not having a say in naming the baby. It sucks because he even admitted that he liked the name...but he still says no. Other names we are considering are Caitlyn, Courtney, Sydney, and Kayla. Most likely the middle name will be Renee regardless. That is my middle name and also my close cousin's middle name - named after me. It's something I would like to continue.

I need to call the doctor's office. I need to get my next appointments scheduled. For some reasaon, I didn't have anything scheduled after my amnio.

zhannushka

08-30-2006, 10:00 AM

Names - our baby boy's name will be Joseph Edward.

Jen, I absolutely LOVE Benjamin Matthew!!!

wagsgirl

08-30-2006, 10:16 AM

now I'm a 38DDD. I mean, please. Is that even human?

hehe. I would love to be in a DDD. At least I'd be able to buy bras at the store. I'm an H cup right now. Imagine these mountains when full of milk! :eek:

Leave: I am already a SAHM and will continue to do so...

Feeding: Definitely BF'ing here. I BF'd both my kids exclusively for a few months, then had to supplement, because pumping at work just wasn't enough. This time though, I'm home full time, so it's BF!

Names: Holy crap! I can't believe we're talking names already! I mean, most of us are half way, but we haven't talked much about it yet. There's a couple names I love (mostly girl names, which means we'll probably have a boy). Names are hard for us because of the restrictions we've put on ourselves :p

Winter Biscuit

08-30-2006, 10:24 AM

Cravings: My main craving has been Pensi...

:D Let's just say I read this as "My main craving has been penis..." :p

Feeding: definitely planning to breastfeed. I BF my DD for over 1 year, and am hoping to do the same with Nugget. The first 3 weeks or so were rather challenging and difficult for us, but I'm so glad I stuck it out and hope it works just as well for Nugget.

Leave: I WOH now and plan to return to work after a 12-week leave. I have a very flexible schedule, and it worked out really well with DD. Time will tell how it works out with 2 kids! I do plan to work from home at least one day a week, so that will help the BFing relationship and give me a break from the pumping.

Names: We haven't discussed names at all yet. Of course every time I see/hear/read a name, I can't help analyzing it and think to myself, "Hmm, I like that name, that's a possibility" or "Nope, that's not quite it!"

Lucy Van Pelt

08-30-2006, 10:26 AM

OMG...:o

That should read PEPSI. :rolleyes:

I need to get back to work soon just to get my typing back up to par...

thechick79

08-30-2006, 10:49 AM

This thread is moving too fast for me!

CONGRATULATIONS on your BOY Julie! How exciting!!!

Winter_Biscuit, I started laughing out loud when I read your comment. Too funny :-)

Movement: I have been feeling her move regularly, especially when I consume soda or sugar. For the past couple of days I haven't felt her as often. I hope it's because I've been running around and haven't noticed.

Feeding: I would like to breast feed.

Leave: My office is literally 5 minutes from home. I would like to be able to get out of the house but at the same time I want to be at home too. I'm a web designer so I could work from home. I am on the fence about it. My boss said he would like to keep me aboard and whatever works for me works for him.

Boobs: I started as an A cup but now I'm a full B. They have been sore or tender since I found out I was pregnant.

Names: We have a name sort of picked out but we're keeping it a surprise until her birth.

amwilson615

08-30-2006, 10:53 AM

Raw meat--Never was a partaker of the raw meat. Yuck! Meat kind of grosses me out anyway. A lot of people in my family help themselves to raw meat all the time though.

NYLACHI and wagsgirl--Kill me on the boobs, ladies. Here I was complaining about some DD's. hahahahahaha.

Well, good luck to all of us trying the BF'ing route!!!

Angela--Man, good luck with your whole situation. I think DH has very valid points, though. FWIW, DD went to daycare early, and we didn't have any issues with that. I hope you can figure out what will work best for you and your family.

Jen--At least we can keep them coming back all day long. hehehe I also noticed that our DD's almost share a birthday. My DD was born 8/15/02, and yours 8/14/04. Ha. I wonder if we will deliver on the same day or one apart as we have EDD's one day apart. :p

Zhanna--Yeah, definitely don't BF just cause others expect you to. I can seriously tell people to shove it when they have the audacity to try to tell/demand people what feeding option is right.

wine o--Your leave sounds awesome. And, it'd be great if the baby's care can work out the way you hope. Best of Luck! Oh, and that would've made me irate about MIL and the name thing. Absolutely irate. Here's hoping that DH's talk can smooth things out and communicate expectations--and that the expectations will be followed.

Ginger--I am also a Pepsi addict. "My name is Amanda, and I'm a Pepsi-holic." There are also certain meals, with which I feel I MUST have a Pepsi: fried chicken and pizza. My sister's middle name is Renee. Good luck finding your first name.

Speaking of craving Pensi (read penis), another question: How have your ladies' sex drives been?

For me, with DD I was a complete nympho from second trimester on. :o This time around, I had little drive during 1st trimester. That shot drastically up for the first few weeks of the 2nd tri, but now, it's back down to almost nothing. You?

quest

08-30-2006, 12:20 PM

Congratulations on your boy, jmvan74!

Movement - I know I felt DD a little later last time...this time I've been feeling it for a few weeks, but not on a regular basis. Mostly at night, when I'm paying attention. I have to admit, I can't wait to feel those little bumps all the time. It's just so cute!

Name - I have a name picked out. It was the boy name I had last time, and for a while I thought maybe I didn't want it anymore, but now whenever I think about the baby, I'm already referring to him as that name! I think DH likes it too, but kind of like Lucy Van Pelt's DH, he won't say 'yes' because I think he wants to think he helped come up with it. Whatever:rolleyes: In the end, I know he'll let me have my way because it's a good name ;)

Sex Drive - What's that? Last time, I too was much more into it after the 1st trimester, but this time, it's just vanished. DH and I were laughing about it because we're both kind of waiting for that to happen again, and so far, it's just not. It's honestly the last thing on my mind right now! I'm telling DH it's cause I'm carrying a boy this time, so it's his fault ;)

jmvan74

08-30-2006, 12:33 PM

Angela: Good luck figuring out the work situation. I'm sure whatever you decide will be best for your family. ;)

Zhanna:If you BF, you definitely have to do it b/c You want to. Just know that it is quite possibly going to be painful for a few weeks. ;) Some people have no pain, I know with DS, it was at least 6 weeks before it was comfortable for me. I think people are often lead to beleive it's easy and if it hurts, your doing it wrong, but honestly, that's not true. Just a heads up!:D

Ginger: I read it as Penis, too! LOL! I knew what you meant though. Good luck coming up with a name.

Leave: I'm already a SAHM, so that will continue.

Names: I think it's so cool that some of you are keeping the name a secret! Can't wait for January. We thought about it, but I'm no good at it.:p

Sex drive: Funny you should ask....when I was pg with DS#1, I had no sex drive. We DTD like 3 times. Just this past week, I've started feeling a little "randy"! LOL! I hope we have a better run with this pg!

magdesilver

08-30-2006, 12:37 PM

feeding Definitely BFing. I BF DD for 13 months and it was one of the best things I've done as a parent. I want to go at least as long with #2. Zhanna, it does hurt (at least it hurt me!) in the beginning, but I promise if you can get through the first 6 weeks it is so easy after that! The first few weeks are hard, but after that it's generally smooth sailing and so much easier than dealing with bottles! Although, since I SAH I never pumped or gave DD a bottle, I just couldn't be bothered.

movement I do feel the baby but I don't think you can feel it on the outside yet. It's usually at night when I am laying still, like in bed or when watching tv.

sex drive I can take it or leave it. I am mostly just too tired right now, but DH is all about it all the time, so it usually amounts to 1-2 times a week (though he tries just about every night!).

name we are still debating. The baby's middle name will be George, after my dad who passed away 17 years ago. My grandma was wanting it for the first name, but although I loved my dad, I just don't love the name George, so we're using it for the middle name instead.

Just moving right along here! DD has been to mother's day out twice now and seems to really have fun there. She didn't nap the first day but yesterday she napped for an hour! I'm hoping that within the next week or so she'll be taking a good 1.5-2 hour nap there, like at home. I got soo much done yesterday though, it's amazing how much you can do on your own! :)

amwilson615

08-30-2006, 12:53 PM

Quest-Yep, it's the hubby's fault. lol. It's cool that you have a name and that you can keep it a secret. I am not good at the secret thing, so once we have name, I'll be blurting it out. :p

Julie-Here's hoping you get a good run this time around. hahahaha. I'm sure it'll make DH happy.;)

Margaret-FH has one of the most insatiable sex drives I have ever seen. We usually end up with once or twice a week, also. Although, I must admit, most of the time, my mind is elsewhere. :o Glad that DD is liking the Mother's Day Out. I'm sure the more she settles in, the longer the naps will be. And, hooray for productivity--it sure is amazing how much you can do on your own.

I have some more packing to do and have class tonight, so I'll check in when I get home--around 10:30. Hope everyone has a nice day!

amberwaves

08-30-2006, 01:30 PM

Hi Mommas,

Finally getting some time to check in! Been a long time.

We found out a couple weeks ago that we are having another GIRL! We are very excited and now I can start decorating. Since we moved into a new house last month, I have a blank room to start with, now I just need to think about what I want to do...

After my last appt., I have decided to switch my dr. I went off a referral from my cousin's GF, but this last appt. was hell. The dr. I got was so unbelievably rude and actually gave me a lecture about how unhealthy it is to gain more than 30-35 lbs. in a pregnancy. She was "very" concerned that I had gained 4 lbs. in the previous month (I was at 8 lbs. total gained at 18 weeks) and then moved on to my lab work without giving me a chance to say anything. My blood work was done before I moved and I had brought in the results the previous appt. and even went over them with another dr. that last appt. Well, she said they weren't in my records so I had to do them again. I thought DH would lose it. Plus, she had NO bedside manners and was just plain rude. So, anyways, I am going to a new practice for my next appt. in a couple weeks.

A few of the topics going around:

Cravings: Nothing specific, but some nights I just can't eat meat at all.

Movement: Definitely feel her moving a LOT.

Feeding: Plan to breast feed. I hope it goes as easy as the first time. I BF'ed Gabby for 7 months.

Leave: Since I have my own home based business, I will likely officially take 2-3 weeks off and then work a few hours each day as I feel up to it, maybe more.

Boobs: still growing ;)

Names: We do have her name picked out. It is another "G" name, but I don't want to reveal it publicly yet :)

Here is my 18 wk. belly shot:

http://www.inababycarriage.com/images3/belly_18weeks2.jpg
**moderator: please don't copy to the first page, I'd rather it just be here... thanks.

It's funny how I will tell people that I'm 20 weeks and they can't believe I'm already halfway done, yet I feel like I've been pregnant FOR-EVERRRRR.

Oh, and since I'm having a c-section again, the dr. told me they'd likely schedule me for about a week before my due date, which is 1.4.07. We'll see...

:) amber

wagsgirl

08-30-2006, 01:38 PM

Good to see you back Amber! Congrats on another girl! Gabby is adorable and I'm sure this one will be, too. You look great! It's surreal that we're all halfway (or almost) done!! It's going so quickly, now!

Sex drive: Lately, I've had none. Chasing 2 toddlers around all day, plus being almost 19 weeks pg, I'm exhausted by the end of the night! But, DH is quite the "randy" man, so it ends up being 2-3 times/week.

zhannushka

08-30-2006, 02:34 PM

Sex Drive - I just don't have one anymore... :( Literally - DH and had sex a total of 4 times since we found out that I'm pregnant 4 months ago... He is definitely not liking this, but there's nothing I can do to help it. It's not that I'm repulsed by him or anything - I just don't want to be bothered... I do feel terrible about it though! :rolleyes:

Thanks for your suggestions about BF everyone! I know that it won't be easy right away, and I do really want to BF! I am taking a BF class sometime in November/December, so - hopefully they will give me some good tips!

Congratulations on your GIRL, Amber!!! :)

Another movement question... I've been feeling a new sensation for the past few days. It's normally when I'm sitting at my desk at work, or driving in my car - I feel like someone is "knocking" on my belly from the inside. It feels like a very light tap and it happens quite a few times a day now... Is that what movement is supposed to feel like?

jmvan74

08-30-2006, 02:56 PM

Margaret: Glad DD is enjoying mother's day out!

Amber, Congrats on your little GIRL! You look great!

Zhanna: You are definitely feeling the baby, girl! :D

ButterflyJen

08-30-2006, 04:25 PM

Zhanna, that's Baby Boy for sure! :D Hooray! And I third, fourth, whatever the sentiment that BFing does hurt at first. Oh yes it does. BUT, you do get used to it. And thanks - we love Benjamin Matthew quite a bit, too. :) I love Joseph though - a little Joey or Joe, too cute!

Amanda, that's too funny! I wonder how close our kiddos will be this time...

Amber, good to see you! Congrats on your girl! I'd have switched OBs too after all that. Why doctors think they can treat patients like that, I don't know.

Leave: I WAH part-time, plus I work part-time at The Childrens Place here in town. I get six months off at TCP without losing my spot. Rock on!!! :D I will probably have to use some of that six months in advance, though, because I don't know how long I'll be able to handle retail work. I get so tired already, and I'm barely halfway! For the WAH job, I get six weeks of leave. Not really a big deal, since I just work out of the basement. ;)

NYLACHI

08-31-2006, 05:29 AM

Zhanna-- that's FOR SURE movement! Isn't it exciting? I'm feeling the nugget every day now too, mostly in the morning and at lunch time.

Amberwaves, you're beautiful! Congrats on your little girl!

I couldn't sleep last night-- we get to see the baby today at the big U/S. I'm nervous that something could be wrong and excited to find out if it's a boy or a girl. Wish us luck!

jmvan74

08-31-2006, 05:44 AM

Good luck today NYLACHI! Everything will be great!:D

GardenGirl

08-31-2006, 05:56 AM

Good luck today NYLACHI - I pray your baby cooperates and I'm sure he/she is a healthy as a horse. Best wishes!!!

ButterflyJen

08-31-2006, 06:59 AM

Good luck NYLACHI! I hope Baby's just fine and cooperative. :)

thechick79

08-31-2006, 07:09 AM

Amberwaves : Congratulations on your girl!

Zhanna: That sounds like movement to me! How exciting :)

Good luck at your appointment, NYLACHI!

GardenGirl

08-31-2006, 08:12 AM

Hey ladies, can someone comfort me please. I haven't felt the baby move in the past couple days. I think I might have felt a flutter on Tuesday night, but nothing obvious. I'm a little on the fluffy side in my belly area (what I call my innertube), so maybe that's making it difficult to feel the baby pretty regularly. I have an appointment a week from today so I'll definitely ask about movement then, I just guess I'm being paranoid.

Just wanted to know if others go a few days without feeling your little one move.

TIA!

jmvan74

08-31-2006, 08:34 AM

Tera: Chances are, everything is just fine. Have you been busy, moving around a lot where you might not notice the flutters? If you are really concerned, call your OB, that's what they're there for. Plus, you might score another u/s. ;) You never know. Your little one may be most active when you are asleep.

GardenGirl

08-31-2006, 09:02 AM

Yeah, I don't sit still most of the day. I get up and walk around alot even though I have a "desk job." So maybe I'm not giving myself an opportunity to feel it. I'll try and take it easy today.

Maybe all the gas I'm having is disguising the baby movement :) :) :) . I've been eating salads and vegetables like crazy this week ...

Winter Biscuit

08-31-2006, 09:07 AM

Congratulations on your girl, Amber!

Zhanna, I agree that it definitely sounds like you are feeling movement! :D As your baby gets stronger and starts packing a harder punch, you and your DH will be able to feel (and sometimes even see) those taps right through your belly. How fun!

GardenGirl, I agree that chances are you have nothing to worry about. I know I had some periods with my DD where I didn't feel any movement for a while, and then when I was least expecting it, she'd punch me as if to say "Hey, I'm still here!" Hopefully your baby will give you a reassuring kick soon! I agree with jmvan that you can always call the nurse line at your OB office if you are really concerned, but I want to say that most doctors might not be too concerned unless there was severe cramping and/or bleeding accompanying the lack of movement, or unless you were late in your pregnancy and hadn't felt movement in a while.

NYLACHI-- hope your baby is cooperating today and that everything looks good and healthy!

zhannushka

08-31-2006, 09:13 AM

NYLACHI - good luck today!!!

Tera - my OB told me that I probably won't feel the baby move regularly until later on in the pregnancy. The movement I've been feeling is very random and it's not every day or at any particular time of the day... I wouldn't worry too much, but like other ladies said - you can always call your OB if you are really worried...

Alegna

08-31-2006, 09:53 AM

Tera~ To be honest. I can't say for sure I've ever felt the baby move. I saw it moving around during the ultrasound but I couldn't feel it. And I haven't been able to tell the difference between the baby and gas/hunger. I'm figuring the extra padding I have in the middle is making it harder to feel. ;)

I wouldn't worry. We're still pretty early in the pregnancy.

amwilson615

08-31-2006, 10:12 AM

Amber--Hello there! Congrats on your baby girl! You look great, and your tummy is so cute!

NYLACHI--Best of luck at the u/s today!

Zhanna--Little "knocks" are so cool.

Tera--I, like everyone else, wouldn't be real concerned at this point. I haven't felt the baby move at all yet (well nothing definitive). I also second what the girls said about calling your OB if you're really worried.

quest

08-31-2006, 12:15 PM

GardenGirl - I'm in a similar situation as you. At my last regular appt. my doc asked if I'd been feeling movement, and I said I thought so, since it was the same feeling of 'is this the baby or is it gas bubbles?';) Then we had the big u/s and saw the baby moving around. And then for a few days after that, at night, I'd feel the baby.

But now it's very sporadic. Once in a while when I'm least expecting it, I'll feel a small 'pop' that I think is the baby, but as long as I'm not having any other strange symptoms, I'm not worrying. It is still early to feel movement on a regular basis (unless you're one of the lucky ones!).

jilly

08-31-2006, 01:37 PM

I had my 20 wk appt, and all is well. I'm up five lbs, and the baby's heart rate and u/s results were all good, according to the doc.

Movement
That was my only question for the dr. this time around. I've barely felt the baby move (except for one HUGE kick which seriously knocked me off balance...weird).
Being this is pregnancy #2, I thought I would be feeling him earlier and more often.
She told me that there was a good reason for it...my placenta is in the front. It's acting as a cushion there, muting his movement. She said that it could be a good 4 more weeks until I really started to feel him. I'm sooo glad that I asked because I seriously would've been freaking out at 24 wks if I wasn't still feeling him.
While she was listening to the heart, she heard a kick, which of course, I didn't feel. But apparently, he's an active little guy in there.

Name
So we thought that the naming of boy #2 would be difficult. But after reading through the name book, and the soc sec list of 500 names for 2005 and 1976 (my birthyear), there was only one name that we agreed on. And out of desperation, my DH said, "that's it. I don't want to hear another name. we're done."
Looks like we have a name set...but we're waiting to tell until he's born. We were so indecisive last time, and seeing DS actually changed our mind altogether. So again, we'll need to see him first to confirm. Surprisingly, it was one of our frontrunners last time. So I guess we didn't totally wear it out. ;)

If you want to update my stats...my EDD was 1/15/07, but my actual delivery date will be 1/12/07.

NYLACHI

08-31-2006, 02:32 PM

Hi everybody! Back from the big U/S! That was the most fun ever-- everything was perfectly healthy I'm happy to report. No red flags at all.

We're having a BOY!!! I knew it!!!! His name will be/is Asher Noah.

On the way home we stopped off and bought a red glider that I've had my eye one (on sale too!) and baby bedding. Let the decorating begin!

http://www.babysupermall.com/main/products/kmg/kmg610033-big.jpg

jmvan74

08-31-2006, 02:40 PM

Congrats on the baby Boy! NYLACHI!
That bedding is adorable!

ButterflyJen

08-31-2006, 02:43 PM

Congrats NYLACHI on your little boy! :) Love the name, too! that bedding is too cute.

Tera, I'm sure all is fine. Tonight, maybe try having some ice cream or a bowl of cereal (or even a glass of OJ) and laying down right afterwards. Sometimes that helps get them into action and you can feel it better. I hope that helps - but again, I am sure all is fine!

Nothing new here! :) I have to say, though, that the only complaint I've got right now (because everything else is going so well, knock on wood) is how utterly uncomfortable I am, sleeping. There's one position that works for me: body pillow snuggled up to me, one leg thrown over, and arms wrapped around it. Either side. Otherwise, I've got achy hips, achy legs, etc. later on. I've been napping with DD the past two days (don't ask, she won't nap alone, which we NEED to work on) and I've been so achy when she wakes up.

Beyond that one tiny complaint, though - everything is going so well. I actually stopped spotting about two months ago and have been afraid to say anything...but I think I can say IT'S GONE now! :)

zhannushka

08-31-2006, 02:47 PM

Congratulations on your little BOY, NYLACHI!!! ! :D That's a great name! Love the bedding too - very cute!

YAY for a good appointment Jilly! I have anterior placenta too, as I found out at my last u/s.

I meant to post this before, but forgot. Here's the bedding we picked out last weekend:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/zhannushka/cloverfields1.jpg

ETA: Jen, we must have cross-posted - YAY for no more spotting!!!

usafwife

08-31-2006, 03:05 PM

Well, I haven't been around much and I probably won't be around much in the near future either. We were at the hospital Saturday evening when my mom coded, we were told she had a massive stroke, surgery was her only chance and even with it might not make it, or else she had at most 2 to 3 days and would gone. With all of that news my BP went high and I started having contractions. I was sent to ER to be watched and my mom was transferred to another hospital that was about 3 and 1/2 hours away. I wasn't allowed to travel for 8 to 10 hours later.

We later found out on Sunday afternoon/evening that she had an aneurysm and not a massive stroke. The aneurysm burst and they found another one that they were able to coil. Not totally out of the woods just yet but things are definitely looking better. She's taking 20 breaths a minute and hope to remove the vent today or tomorrow.

I'm trying to keep the stress of everything I'm having to deal with at a low level but that isn't easy.

GardenGirl

08-31-2006, 03:29 PM

usawife - my thoughts and prayers are with your mom and your entire family. I hate you have to go through that at all, much less when you are pregnant. Take care of yourself and well wishes to your mom.

zhannushka

08-31-2006, 04:08 PM

usafwife - I am so sorry about what's been going on... Best wishes to your mom, my thoughts are with you and your family!

January2007Mommies

08-31-2006, 07:05 PM

UPDATED TO HERE

usafwife

08-31-2006, 09:56 PM

GardenGirl and Zhanna ~ Thanks. I've decided that me being pregnant must mean we have to have something bad happen. When I was pregnant with my DD we lost my FIL very expectedly and now this. I've almost decided that we are done having children as I know I can't go through another event like this while being pregnant. To top things off my dad's health is very bad and could lose him within the next year.

I know have to think/worry if DH and I are at an increased risk for having an aneurysm ourselves now that my mom has had two, my grandma had a stomach aneurysm that never ruptured, and DH's mom passed away from a brain aneurysm in her sleep.

Winter Biscuit

09-01-2006, 05:26 AM

Congrats on your boy, NYLACHI! :D

usawife, I'm so sorry you have to go through all that. Pregnancy itself can be stressful enough without medical emergencies. Sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers your way that your mom makes a full recovery and that you take care of yourself!!

Alegna

09-01-2006, 06:38 AM

usafwife - Sorry about your mom. Try to relax and just take things one day at a time. ( I know, easier said than done) We've lost my dad and my MIL in the past two years. Both were in their 50's. In the back of my mind I keep preparing myself for another funeral. But I definately hope it doesn't happen.

NYLACHI - Congrats on your boy. I love the monkey on that bedding. SO cute!

Today's my birthday! Mods please change my age to 28 DH keeps asking where I want to go for dinner. I don't know. I'm thinking sushi might be a nice treat. With some red bean ice cream for dessert. mmmmmm :p

jmvan74

09-01-2006, 06:45 AM

Meri: Take care of yourself, sending prayers your way.

Zhanna: That bedding is similiar to what DS#1 will be passing on to DS#2. We have the pottery barn Lambie Chamois. It was discontinued, but it looks a lot like what you posted. ;)

Happy Birthday Angela!

Jen, I'm having sleep issues, too. If it's not one thing it's another.:rolleyes:

Everything is going well, pregancy wise. We were back at the Ped yesterday with Collin. He's got pnuemonia. The past month has been a nightmare. I just hope the antibiotics work and I can have my healthy boy back again. :(

Winter Biscuit

09-01-2006, 07:27 AM

Happy birthday, Alegna! ENJOY your day and make sure you pamper yourself!! :D

jmvan74, so sorry to hear that Collin is still sick :( I know how hard it is to have a sick child, especially when they are so small. I hope the meds work and he'll be back to his normal healthy self in no time!

Very cute bedding that has been posted recently :)

Weekend plans -- what is everyone doing for the holiday weekend? My DH left for his family's cabin up in northern Michigan today. We have seen MIL 3 of the last 4 weekends, and we haven't seen my family much (even though my parents live about 1 hour away while MIL lives 3+ hours away). So, DD and I are going to hang out for a few days, then on Sunday we'll head over to my parents' condo and spend some time on Lake Michigan. It is supposed to be 75 degrees, so not TOO hot. Should be nice :)

jmvan74

09-01-2006, 08:39 AM

Weekend plans: Just another weekend here, well except I get an extra day with DH's help. ;) We have to take my jeep in for some repairs so we can get it sold. Then we are going to scope out BRU and the mall for some ideas on what we will need for DS#2. I know it's not much, but it'll be fun anyway. It's supposed to rain all weekend, so I don't think there will be much BBQing or anything.

zhannushka

09-01-2006, 09:14 AM

Weekend Plans: We are going to MIL's tomorrow to spend the day there. DH will help her with some things around the house, we'll probably have dinner there and then we may go out with some of DH's friends, who live around the area. Sunday - we are going to my uncle's 60th birthday party. Monday - DH is working :( , so - I'll just hang out at home and relax all by myself. Although, maybe my sister will come up and hang out with me... :)

OK, so - you know those "light taps" I've been talking about? They've been happening more often and are not so light anymore... I even jumped at my desk at work today, when I felt an unexpected tap all of a sudden... :rolleyes:

Alegna

09-01-2006, 09:39 AM

OMG ~ a coworker made me a 3 layer Devils Food birthday cake with chocolate frosting and Whoppers as a garnish!

We had to send someone out to buy a gallon of milk. :p

Lucy Van Pelt

09-01-2006, 09:46 AM

Weekend plans - I am up in Sacramento visiting my family while Brad is in a training class. It has been an unpleasant trip. Last night I had to put my dog, Emily, to sleep. It was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. I am an emotional wreck. I was supposed to go to the state fair tonight but all I want to do is go home and spend the next few days crying.

I did check out another baby store and found another crib that I like as well as bedding. While I adore the Glenna Jean bedding I posted a while ago, there is no reason I need to spend that kind of money...

GardenGirl

09-01-2006, 09:49 AM

Weekend plans Well my weekend plans got changed last night. DH has a trial set for Tuesday and has to work tomorrow (they thought they were going to settle it and then didn't). Though I can't complain, even as an attorney he only works one or two weekends a year. I'm so thankful. We were planning on going to Austin for the first UT football game and visit my grandparents as it's my grandmother's 82nd birthday. My parents always throw a great tailgate party at the football games too. DH was gone last weekend visiting his brother and parents in Indianapolis last weekend, so I just spent a weekend away from him. Doing it again makes me sad. So we'll just make it one night and I won't leave tonight as planned. DH and I are going to go out for a nice dinner just the two of us and then I'll leave in the morning for my two days in Austin. I'm going to come back after the birthday lunch on Sunday and spend the rest of the day and all day Monday with DH.

I was going to suggest starting on the nursery closet and getting an organizer installed. But I think I'll save that for the following weekend.

I just created my registry online at BRU. Well, just my info so far. I haven't added anything to it. I printed out there recommendations and I'll see what I need to add and delete from that list.

I just had 2 donuts at the office and I'm trying to sit still so I might feel the baby move. I have a weird pain in what I think is my stomach, but I'm honestly not sure where any of my organs are anymore :) :)

robyn

09-01-2006, 11:23 AM

Quick post to say we finally found out we are having a ...

BOY!!!

I can't believe I'm adding yet another boy to our list. I thought for sure it was a girl, so I'm so glad I found out since I would have been semi-prepping for a girl. Guess I don't have great instinct. ;)

Alegna

09-01-2006, 11:29 AM

Alright Robyn! Another boy. What is it with January?

jmvan74

09-01-2006, 11:32 AM

Hooray Robyn! Congrats on your little BOY!

Ginger: So sorry about your dog. :(

Tera: Have fun this weekend.

jmvan74

09-01-2006, 11:33 AM

Another boy. What is it with January?

It's not just January....the December 06 thread has 15 boys and 7 girls!:eek:

Winter Biscuit

09-01-2006, 11:40 AM

Congratulations Robyn! Woohoo, another BOY!

I am practically expecting Nugget's future school classes to be a mix of like 80% boys and 20% girls based on the trends I've seen on CC so far :D

Lucy VanPelt - I'm so sorry about your dog.

ETA - Robyn, I almost forgot that you weren't able to see the "goods" at your first u/s so that makes your news today even more exciting!!! YAY!!!!

GardenGirl

09-01-2006, 11:45 AM

Ginger - I'm sorry for you and your dog. That is always a difficult decision to make. My thoughts are with you.

quest

09-01-2006, 12:56 PM

usafwife - So sorry you're going through all of this. I can't imagine how hard it is. I hope your mom continues to improve. Take care of yourself.

Lucy Van Pelt - Sorry about your loss :(

robyn - Congrats on your boy!

Weekend Plans - Heaven help me, we're driving down for my DH's annual family reunion. I'm not trying to be mean but it's a long drive, we sit outside the whole time (there's not enough room in the house where it's held to hold everyone), bugs are everywhere, now it's supposed to be raining, and I'm not looking forward to it. And it's in a very, VERY rural area...the kind where they have roads that are only one-lane wide, everyone drives a truck, and the only radio stations available for miles are country. And, the kids all run down to the 'crick' to collect crawfish (I'm sorry, DD won't be doing that, she's too little). Okay, I hope no one takes offense, but that's just not my thing. Especially when I'm 20 weeks pregnant with a toddler! DH realized that it's a big deal for me to go because he bribed me with a trip to IKEA on the way back ;)

Question for RO's - Do you notice emotional differences between this pregnancy and previous ones? Sometimes I feel like this one still isn't real, whereas with my DD, it's all I could think about. I know in a way that's reasonable since I have my DD to take care of now, but I feel a little guilty that I'm not as 'into' the pregnancy this time. It's part of my life but not my whole life (like it was before). Does that make sense?

zhannushka

09-01-2006, 01:02 PM

Ginger - I'm so sorry about your dog. :(

Robyn - Congratulations on your BOY!!! :D

Lucy Van Pelt

09-01-2006, 01:19 PM

Thanks everyone. I will be ok. It was just really difficult to come to this decision. I know I did the right thing. Emily just didn't know who she was anymore. She was lost. After several falls off the 4 foot retaining wall and a fall intot he pool that almost killed her, I decided I just had to do it. She will always live in my heart though.

Congrats on your boy, Robyn!

I can't over the gender ratio in the January and December threads! It's very interesting...

jilly

09-01-2006, 01:28 PM

Hi everyone!

Not much to report here, just wanted to check in and say HI!

usawife I'm so sorry about your mom. What a stressful situation. I hope she continues to improve. Hang in there!

Lucy Losing a pet is really hard. They are part of the family. I'm so sorry.

Robyn CONGRATS on your boy!!!

quest I totally understand what you're saying. When I first met with my ob after finding out I was pregnant, she said these words to me, "This pregnancy will fly by. It will not be like the first. You won't be as into it. Don't feel guilty. The baby will never know the difference."
She knew what she was talking about. I can't believe I'm already halfway there. And there's just not that much that needs to be done either.
I expect it will be similar even after the birth. I remember DS was all-encompassing to us after he was born. But it just can't be that way this time because I already have a toddler that needs love and attention too.
I have to keep reminding myself, that although I'm so much more prepared on what to expect...I really have no idea. It won't be a replay of DS#1, which of course is what I have been reliving in my head.

jmvan74

09-01-2006, 02:18 PM

Question for RO's - Do you notice emotional differences between this pregnancy and previous ones? Sometimes I feel like this one still isn't real, whereas with my DD, it's all I could think about. I know in a way that's reasonable since I have my DD to take care of now, but I feel a little guilty that I'm not as 'into' the pregnancy this time. It's part of my life but not my whole life (like it was before). Does that make sense?

Absolutely! I feel the same way. Now that I feel DS#2 all the time, it's a little reminder, but basically, I just don't have the time I had before DS#1 to devote to daydreaming about this baby. ;) I do feel a little guilty, but I am excited about the arrival of the new addition and look forward to watching my boys grow up together, so that helps releive some of the guilt.

wagsgirl

09-01-2006, 02:27 PM

Quest-Yes, this is totally normal. I remember with my DS, I wasn't as in tune with everything going on because I had DD to run around after. Imagine this one!!! Now I have 2 keeping me busy all.day.long. Sometimes, I almost forget I'm pg. If it weren't for the dang belly! :p

robyn

09-01-2006, 02:47 PM

Ginger - I just saw your post. :( I am so sorry to hear about your dog. I know how devestating that is. I'll be thinking about you!

Winter Biscuit

09-01-2006, 03:43 PM

Question for RO's[/B] - Do you notice emotional differences between this pregnancy and previous ones? Sometimes I feel like this one still isn't real, whereas with my DD, it's all I could think about. I know in a way that's reasonable since I have my DD to take care of now, but I feel a little guilty that I'm not as 'into' the pregnancy this time. It's part of my life but not my whole life (like it was before). Does that make sense?

Another RO nodding her head at all the responses that have been posted so far. When I was pg with DD, I was so in tune to what was going on. I knew exactly how far along I was at all times, I hung on to every word that those Baby Center updates said (so I knew exactly when the baby was growing fingernails and such), and I daydreamed about the baby all day long. With this one, I barely glance at the Baby Center updates, I actually have to stop to think about how far along I am, and there is not much daydreaming. In some ways it because I'm too busy to really get "into" the pregnancy. In other ways, it's because I've BTDT so some of the novelty has worn off. I know that sounds bad - a baby is a huge blessing no matter whether it's your first or your 10th - but so far I haven't really experienced anything "new" (other than worse morning sickness :( ) that has kept my attention long enough.

I have friends who have told me that their whole lives revolved around their first child (and I can say the same about DD - we were and still are totally enthralled with her) but by the time the 2nd came around, they were a little more laid back about things and didn't fuss as much over the new baby. I can see that happening when Nugget arrives :) It's not that I won't love the baby any less - absolutely not - I just suspect that I will feel a little more comfortable about what I am doing because I've done it before (and survived ;)), whereas the first time around, neither DH nor I had any baby experience so it was ALL brand new to us.

ButterflyJen

09-01-2006, 06:13 PM

usafwife - I'm so sorry that all of this is happening. I'd be leery of getting PG ever again too. :( Big hugs to you and you're in my prayers.

Happy Birthday Angela! That cake sounds to.die.for.

Ginger, I'm so sorry about your dog. :(

Congrats Robyn on your boy! Awesome news!

Man, with all the boys around here, I'm not sure if I should take that to mean Peanut's a boy, or that Peanut's going to be a girl and help even it out here. ;)

RO question: TOTALLY!! And I, too, feel guilty about it sometimes...like I'm shorting this child of attention already. Which, of course, is really not the case. I'm just not sitting at work all day, bored, and obsessing over every little thing about this pregnancy this time (because my job was really slow most of the time, I had nothing else to do!). Some days, like today, I wouldn't mind it...one of those Terrible Two's days here! Anyway, I don't doubt that things will be different with Peanut than they were with DD, because (as WB said) now we aren't novices at this whole baby thing, but we've also got DD to hang out with and take care of as well. It throws a whole new spin into all of this and honestly - a bit curious over here about how we're all going to handle it. DD isn't one to play nicely by herself for any length of time, so this should be....interesting. Yikes. :D

OK, that got long! Speaking of DD, today I got her to figure out there's a baby in my belly. Now she points to my belly, pats it, and says BABY! (Usually followed by Bye-bye baby, but that's beside the point. ;) )

Lucy Van Pelt

09-01-2006, 09:42 PM

Ok, I need your opinions...I decided I really like this bedding for our daughter. Obviously, it's not gender specific. DH says it looks to "boyish"...do you think so? I can't decide if he is right. I want her room to definitely be a girl's room so what could I do to make it more girly? Otherwise, I think it's back to the drawing board. Why is it all the girl bedding patterns I like are so expensive??

http://www.lambsivy.com/newsite/product_images/pic3.jpg

amberwaves

09-02-2006, 05:46 AM

usawife - I am so sorry to hear about what you've already been through and that you're going through something difficult this time around. My thoughts are with you and I hope your mom comes out of this ok. I lost my dad to cancer when I was 3 months pregnant with Gabby, so I know the difficulty of facing something tragic while pregnant when your emotions are already at an all-time high. I'm thinking about you. xo

ginger - I am so, so sorry for your loss of your dog. I know this must have been a hard decision for you, but when your dog is no longer "living", then it's sometimes for the best to let them go. I am sorry :(

lucy van pelt - hmmm, that bedding IS really cute, but it definitely says "boy" to me. Maybe you could incorporate some pink somehow.

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On the bedding note, I am pretty sure I've found the bedding I want:

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-83532116742892_1912_334912500

It's by Caden Lane and it's called "Cassie". I have a white crib. Our nusery walls are a light tan color, so I thought this would work. Have to have the matching changing pad cover too!

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/marisa-kristines_1913_11780234

I'm thinking of keeping the nursery pretty simple. I have a glider with light blue cushions. Will probably just throw a pink blanket over it (tried having MIL make covers for it before, which didn't work out too well) and hanging black and white photos in white frames on the wall.

Labor Day Weekend Plans - We are staying in town and SIL is supposed to be driving out today to visit for the weekend. She had offered to come out and babysit for us so we could have a night out for my birthday on Monday. Should be a fun, relaxing weekend.

Movement - Oh yes, she is moving like crazy. Sometimes it is uncomfortable.

Sleeping - I have been sleeping with a body pillow for months now and the only way I can sleep in on my side, hugging the pillow. And I flip over from side to side about a 100x a night... and often, can't sleep at all (like now, note my 4 a.m. post).

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

:) amber

jmvan74

09-02-2006, 02:03 PM

Ginger: That bedding is adorable, but it says "boy" to me, too. Sorry have to agree with your DH.:rolleyes:

Amber: I love that bedding! Enjoy your night out!:D

Nothing new here. Just wanted to stop in and say hi. I did buy new bedding for Collin, so now I can wash his set and get it ready for the nursery. Gotta Love Pottery Barn Kids Clearance section! I bought a new crib set, bumpers, quilt and sheet for $70! I'll just pick up some plain valances at Target and we're good to go!

NYLACHI

09-02-2006, 06:03 PM

usawife - I'm very sorry to hear about what you're going through. Hugs to you.

ginger - I know just how you're feeling. We had to make a hard decision about our kitty, Monet, two days before we were moving out of Los Angeles. I was beside myself. I certainly don't discount the place our pets have in our family and I feel for you right now.

lucy van pelt - Finding baby bedding has been a NIGHTMARE for me! I really like this set you've picked but it is a bit boyish IMHO. However, will your daughter care? Probably not! You're the one who has to like it! I found the best deals on www.babybeddingtown.com and www.babysupermall.com. We just bought a Kimberly Grant set at babysupermall that was $400 in the store for $189. Still a fortune in my opinion but I gave up. I still think I may have settled for it. Oh well.

Amberwaves-- I love that baby bedding, especially the changing pad cover. Adorable.

We went to a closet place today. I had to argue with the girl about the size of the closet. "yes, I understand that it's small. It's a small closet. That's why we're here. And the person who will own this closet is also small so don't worry about it and just add in the 18" drawers. I won't tell the closet police."

Annoying. They still came back with a price of $600 installed for my microscopic nursery closet.

I'm officially 20 weeks today! Half way there. I'm sort of sad about it-- this means I'm halfway finished with my pregnancy and I feel like I'm not even used to it yet. And I dont' feel even remotely ready to be a mommy yet. Does it get less scary?

magdesilver

09-02-2006, 06:50 PM

I concur with the other RO's. I am definitely not as "into it" this pregnancy. I know I will adore my little one when they arrive, but there are still days when I totally forget I'm pregnant! I just keep very busy running after my 16 month old and don't have as much time to dwell on being pregnant. I haven't read any pg books this time (in fact I gave most all of them away!).

NYLACHI- I'm glad you found a new OB who is more in touch with your goals and wishes.

jmvan what a great deal! When I was buying the set above, the lady forgot to ring up the bumper. I of course said something because I was confused about the total. Doh! I could have gotten it for free!! Oh well!

amber love your nursery set for the new baby. It will be very cute! Hope you are settling into your new house nicely!

Lucy I do like that set, and you can certainly "girl it up" but it is a little on the boy side. But it just depends on how girly you want to have the room be....trust me the baby won't care either way! I'm really sorry to hear about your puppy. I remember on the WC that you were so excited to be getting her! I know you were a good dog-mom to her and know you did the best you could.

usafwife I'm so sorry that you are going through so much right now. I will have your family in my thoughts!

We just spent the last 2 days watching our friends' 22 month old while they went in to have their second baby! Wow it was tiring! Our friends had a surprise baby boy! My friend went in to be induced on Thursday evening and wasn't even dialated yet. Well, less than 16 hours later she had delivered a 9 lb.-er!! She didnt' even have time for an epidural! I hope my labor/delivery goes as fast as hers- from 0 to baby in less than a day! Last time I wasn't so lucky (but wasn't induced, either).

Here's what I'm thinking for the nursery:

Here's the bedding I've already bought (my DH is a pilot):
http://a293.g.akamai.net/7/293/5910/0010/image2.styleinamerica.com/pkecimgs/images/products/200634/0004/img40m.jpg

We're going to go with this crib:
http://www.minitots.com/i/di.asp?image=/i/M0391RS.jpg&w=500&h=500

I'm also going to get this double dresser, and not bother with the seperate changing table, just put the changing pad on top (which is what we already do in DD's nursery):
http://www.torinofurniture.com/EBAY/dresserblue2.jpg

The room will be a light blue, we have mocha-colored carpet in there (will get a blue/red throw rug for in front of the crib), and my white dutailier glider w/ottoman will have denim cushions.

Lucy Van Pelt

09-02-2006, 08:55 PM

Thanks for your opinions, ladies! I know you are right...and I do need to find something a little more feminine for our daughter. I did some more searching and I really like this too!

http://www.babysupermall.com/main/products/brd/brd1284pfgp-big.jpg

magdesilver - The dog I had to have put to sleep is not the one I just got a couple of years ago. That dog, Lucy, is just alive, well, and wonderful. I had to euthanize my older dog, Emily. She was 12 and a half and she just seemed to be suffering from "doggie alzheimers". It was pretty bad. She just didn't know who anyone was anymore. I was with her for the procedure as was my mother. I just held her, kissed her nose, told her how much I loved her and would miss her and then said goodbye. I was bawling and so was my mother. I did go ahead and psy for a private cremation so I can bring her ashes home. I have no idea what I will do with them, but it comforts me to know she will be coming home to me.

I made DH look over a list of baby names and these are the finalists as of right now...

Sophia/Sophie
Kayla
Caitlyn
Paige
Claire
Keira

The middle name will still most likely be Renee. All opinions welcome! :) (Our last name is two syllables and ends in a "lee" sound.)

purpleorchids

09-02-2006, 11:59 PM

Hi Ladies - Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Sorry no SO's since I have been busy and need to catch up on all the posts. I can't believe we are already on our second thread.

I had my Dr appt & u/s last month. Everything went well. Gained quite a bit in one month, not sure if it's due to the weather or maybe I had my shoes on which I never keep on ;) Anyways, the little pea is measuring nicely and the u/s Dr says I won't need another u/s :( bummer, I love to see how the little one is doing. And we were wrong about the gender - we will be having another little princess! It will be nice for dd and dh is really going to feel out numbered. But he is still exited. My next Dr appt is on Sept 15th.

Wanted to say Congratulations to everyone who found out on the gender.

jmvan74

09-03-2006, 09:38 AM

Margaret: I couldn't beleive the mark downs! The airplane bedding is so cute. There's so much you can do with that theme. A 9lb baby...yikes. I couldn't even push out my 6lb little man. :rolleyes:

Ginger: Your description of saying goodbye to Emily made me so sad. :( I love all of those names you posted! Keira and Claire were on my girl list, too. Of course, I don't need them.

purpleorchids: Congrats on your little GIRL!

Names: We've decided to call our little boy Brady. We don't have a middle name, yet.

zhannushka

09-03-2006, 10:25 AM

purpleorchids: Congratulations on your GIRL!

Alegna

09-03-2006, 12:41 PM

purpleorchids: Congrats on your little GIRL!

One for the pink side~

Lucy Van Pelt

09-03-2006, 12:44 PM

Congrats on your girl, purpleorchids!! :)

jmvan74

09-03-2006, 01:46 PM

Dropping off a pic from my big u/s. Here's Brady!

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b44/zoecat52/brady2.jpg

Lucy Van Pelt

09-04-2006, 11:50 AM

Great u/s pic!!

I am having the strangest thing happen. I couldn't sleep so I got up around 3am and went to lay out on the couch. About 15 minutes later, I felt sick and I had horrid diarreah (sorry - gross, I know), all of a sudden I started throwing up too. It was just awful. I felt a bit better afterwards, but the stranges thig is that now my face is covered in red splotches. It looks like a bunch of tiny red pin pricks or something. I think the best way to describe it is "almost gone hickey" marks. It's really bad around my eyes and under my chin. It doesn't itch or anything like that, but it looks freaky. I was thinking maybe food reaction, but I haven't eaten anything different...:confused:

jmvan74

09-04-2006, 12:28 PM

Yikes, Ginger! Did you call your DR.? I hope the rash clears up soon.

Lucy Van Pelt

09-04-2006, 03:47 PM

I called the advice nurse to ask about the rash. I have an appointment to see the doctor tomorrow, but if the rash gets worse, I have to call them back. It's just weird. It doesn't itch. I can't "feel" it. It's not scabby or has any kind of texture at all. It's just color. :confused: Needless to say, I am NOT leaving the house unless I absolutely have to. I look pretty darn scary!

mommydearest

09-04-2006, 03:55 PM

Lucy--What have you heard? That's really scary! I love the froggy bedding! All of your names are cute, but I like Sophia Renee best.

Purple-- Congrats on your girl!

Jmvan-- Brady looks great!

We have our big U/S on Thursday. Its driving me crazy because I want to shop, but am trying to make myself just wait. The BRU coupons that came Friday aren't helping either.

I hope everyone is having a relaxing Labor Day. DH has been working in the garage all weekend working on his aquarium hood for a 150 gallon tank. It is cherry and he is doing a fabulous job, but it is taking forever. He had rough wood to start, so it had to be planed, sanded, glued, etc., and the molding is all hand routed, but today he finally got to oil and varnish the frame for the top, so he was really excited. Now if he could just finish the doors so he can start the bottom...When all the doors get done, I'll post some pics.

Have a good week everyone!!!!!

NYLACHI

09-04-2006, 05:32 PM

Lucy Van Pelt

09-04-2006, 05:55 PM

Yeah - a LJ friend also said it could be petechiae so I looked it up and that's exactly what it is. I guess I threw up harder than I thought I did! It's just weird because I have had way worse vomiting episodes and haven't had petechiae before! Oh well...I'm just glad that I know what it is and it's nothing serious!

I think we are leaving towards Sophia Claire for a name...of course that could change at any time! :rolleyes:

jmvan74

09-05-2006, 07:06 AM

Ginger: Glad you figured out what it is. What a pain, though. :rolleyes:

Kristen: Thursday will be here before you know it and then you can shop away! :p We have a 90 gallon tank, but DH would love a bigger one. Men....it's all about size. :D

Everything is good here. The pressure down below is causing some discomfort...well more like a lot of pain in the nether region!:o I forgot about this kind of pain. Everytime I stand up I feel like I need to hold on to my abdomen. Other than that, I feel good. It's getting more difficult to lift DS and it's getting harder for him to sit on my lap!

ButterflyJen

09-05-2006, 07:48 AM

No time, DD is upstairs watching Elmo but I have to update quickly...

my u/s and next doctor's appt. are changed to October 2nd. I have no appts. on Sept 11th now - insurance reasons.

Ginger, hope you're feeling better!

Purpleorchids - hooray for another girl!! :)

Winter Biscuit

09-05-2006, 11:13 AM

Congrats on your girl, purpleorchids! :D

jmvan74 - what a great u/s picture. It looks like a perfect little baby :D

Lucy VanPelt - hope your rash goes away! Did you still go to the doctor to confirm that it is/was petechiae?

Not much to report here; we're still undecided on whether we're going to try to find out the sex on Thursday, and we'll probably be undecided right up to the last minute :p

Funny story re: baby names - my MIL is already trying to figure out what names we are considering for this baby. :rolleyes: We honestly haven't had any serious name discussions yet at all, but she doesn't believe us. Even if we had, we won't be telling anyone any names until the baby is born. (Learned our lesson the first time, especially when it comes to family members ;)) Anyway, she asked my DD what we will be naming the baby, thinking that surely a 2.5 year old toddler wouldn't be able to keep a secret. My DD has been insisting that Nugget is a girl, and she told MIL that we are having a girl named Sarah Lynn. So now MIL thinks that if we have another girl, we'll be naming her Sarah Lynn. MIL was acting so smug and triumphant, as if she got some "insider" info out of my DD. Well...what she doesn't know is that Sarah Lynn is the name of one of DD's favorite Little People characters :D

ButterflyJen

09-05-2006, 11:43 AM

LOL, WB! That's hilarious!! :D I love how toddlers think!

Speaking of names, we're adding a girl's name to our list. I still love Holly Renee, but I'm not sure if I love it enough to use it forever, KWIM? So we're adding Julia (no middle name yet) to our list. Middle names I'm liking are Julia Kate, Julia Elisabeth, and Julia Mae (because my DH and I met in May). We'll see what happens though. :)

jmvan74

09-05-2006, 11:50 AM

WB: LOL! Won't your MIL be shocked when that is not the name or even better yet.... it's a boy! LOL! :p

Jen: I'm partial to Julia. ;) Of course, I'm biased, since I'm a Julie and I love my name. :D

peanut

09-05-2006, 11:55 AM

Hi everyone. Haven't been around in a while - I see I have a lot to catch up on!! DH and I have been spending a lot of time trying to find a new place to live, and not having much luck yet, unfortunately. We had our big u/s 2 weeks ago - everything looked normal thank goodness. We didn't find out the baby's sex, so it will be a surprise. The baby sure has been kicking a lot lately, which is very cool!! My next appt. is Sept 15th.

Lucy Van Pelt

09-05-2006, 12:29 PM

quest

09-05-2006, 12:46 PM

I'm glad to hear the other RO's have the same types of feelings this time around. I guess I knew it was 'normal', but it's still very comforting to hear others say the same thing!

Congrats on your girl, purpleorchids!

Lucy Van Pelt - I really like those bedding colors...DD's room is pink, pale sage green, and off-white. (I heart shabby chic colors, and want to substitute the pink for pale blue in DS's room).

I took DD to her first swim lesson for the fall session...it's a 'mommy and me' type of class, so I'm in the water with her. It's one thing to have maternity clothes on, but it's another to have a bathing suit on. I knew my thighs had gotten big, but not THAT big! Yikes :rolleyes:

Lucy Van Pelt

09-05-2006, 02:24 PM

I have an OB appointment in about 30 minutes...yippee! I have to admit that I am almost afraid to get on the scale though. I feel like I've gained 15 pounds or something...:rolleyes:

Alegna

09-05-2006, 03:09 PM

I don't know what it is about me. People must look at me and think "HEY! I can get rid of all my stuff" I had another friend offer their crib and changing table today.

It's not that I don't appreciate it. But I'm starting to feel like a charity case here. We should have just bought new and been done with it.

So that's the set from SIL, the set my sister got from a coworker and now a friend.

Oh well. I guess it's good to have too many instead of none at all.

zhannushka

09-05-2006, 03:36 PM

It's not that I don't appreciate it. But I'm starting to feel like a charity case here. We should have just bought new and been done with it.
Angela, I know exactly how you feel! - we were offered a whole bunch of stuff by DH's cousin and then my cousin. We didn't need 2 sets of everything and didn't want to offend anyone, and at the same time we decided that it's our first child and we're willing to splurge if we have to, so - we actually said "thanks, but no thanks" to both of them and will now buy our own stuff...

Ginger, sorry about the rash! But I'm glad that it's nothing serious! Good luck at your OB appointment!

WB - that's hilarious about your daughter telling MIL the baby's "name"! :D

Jen - Julia is a very pretty name, I've always liked it!

We had a family get-together (my uncle's 60th birthday party) this weekend. Everyone who didn't already know that we're pregnant now knows. Also - everyone now knows that it's a boy... (what can I say - we just can't keep our mouths shut! :rolleyes: )

In other news - we decided to go to Vegas for our big pre-baby vacation. :D We're leaving on the 16th and coming back on the 23rd (one day before our 1st Wedding Anniversary). It's a 5-hour flight though - that's the only thing that scares me a little... :eek: