May 2007 Mommies ~ We're in Trimester TWO!

[May 2007 Mommies]

May 2007 Mamas
WooHooo! We're in trimester two!
(Trimester 1 = 1-12 Weeks ~ Trimester 2 = 13-26 weeks~ Trimester 3 = 27-40 weeks)

Mamas to Be: 34


Team Blue (It's a boy!): 11
CMW02, cgriffin, Kiki'sMommy, LILRTL, Yolanda, ummserious, suzfuzsunflower, Lindsy23, jessmaine, erin16nj, emilyln

Team Pink (It's a girl!): 7
Hawaii2sj, Maniach, Giry76, KeliAnn, chicksinger, foxyboo751, Amy_6405

Team Green (It's a Surprise!): 9
Sunshine, Melody, gf&js, clzj, Rico'sAlice, Jenean, txfish, daphne, Feisty

Team Purple (Yet to Find Out): 3
bellabonga, Sarah6690, melg


Need Updates from: 5
Aidensmommy, Karen2324, Metag00, Rangerwendy
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If you are new here, congratulations! We hope you will consider joining us. We look forward to sharing this amazing journey together! Please posts all updates in RED. Also, when posting, please put in the subject line how far along you are (week/day)!

Please list your stats in RED in your first post.

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

The threadmistresses are Sunshine and KeliAnn Feel free to PM them or May 2007 Mommies if you have any questions/comments regarding the thread.

Our previous thread is here... May '07 Mamas~The 1st Trimester (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24036)!

[May 2007 Mommies]

Aidensmommy
Me: 29
DH: 28
Married: 8/9/03
TTC: 4/06
BFP: 9/23/06
EDD: June 3, 2007
Gender Prediction: we're pulling for another boy
Actual Gender:
Any other children:Aiden - 10/31/04

Amy_6405
Me: 25
DH: 25
Married: 06/04/05
TTC: 07/06
BFP: 09/17/06
EDD: 05/25/07
Any other children: none

bellabonga
Me: 34
DH: 35
Married: October 2nd, 2002
TTC: July 2006
BFP: September 11th, 2006
EDD: May 23rd, 2007
Any other children: Maya Allison (born February 14th, 2003) and Olivia Nathanielle (m/c because of Trisomy 21 on May 23rd, 2006)

cgriffin
Me: Caitlin, 22
DH: Josh, 22
Married: 7-24-04
TTC: weren't trying to concieve or prevent
BFP: 8-27-06
EDD: 5-5-07
Any other children: a 7 month old Baby Girl, Claire Ryann

Chavonnes
Me: Chavonne, 25
DH: Ty, 26
Married: not yet
TTC: our bundle of joy was not planned
BFP: 10/18/06
EDD: 05/22/07
Gender Prediction: Boy
Any other children: 7 year old step son Daron and 1 year old dog, Chica

Chicksinger
Me: Murphy, 37
DH: Bryan, 37
Married: April 26, 2003
TTC: June 2006
BFP: Sept. 15, 2006
EDD: May 30, 2006
Gender Prediction: Boy?
Actual Gender: Girl!
Any other children: DS Zachary, Oct. 7, 2004

clzj
my name: Lynn
DH: Charles
wedding date: 6/2/02
edd: 5/18/07 (will be c-section so it will probably be 5/11/07)
BFP:9/11/06
Other Children: DSS Zachary 6/30/95, DS Isaiah 4/24/03, Angel Baby 10/26/06 (lost to a cord accident at 36w 3 days)

CMW02
Me: Cindy, 34
DH: Cory, 33
Married: Aug 17, 2002
TTC: Aug 06
BFP: Aug 28, 06
EDD: May 5, 07
Gender Prediction: BOY?
Actual Gender: BOY!!!
Any other children: DD Simone will be 2yrs old on 11/12

daphne
Me: 33
DH: 33
Married: 8/03
TTC: 9/06
BFP: 9/23/06
EDD: 6/1/07
Gender Prediction: boy
Actual Gender:
Any other children: DS 12/04

emilyln
Me: Ellen, 28
DH: Tony 27
Married: October 31, 2002
TTC: not crazy trying but not trying not to
BFP: September 20. 2006
EDD: May 27, 2007
Gender Prediction: whatever we're blessed with
Actual Gender: BOY!
Any other children: Perfect, Beautiful 10 month-old Abby

erin16nj
Me: Erin , age 37
DH: Mark, age 33
Married: Date 10-12-2002
TTC: 08-06
BFP: 8/30/2006
EDD: 5/12/2007
Any other children- DS Cole Anthony 12-12-2004

Feisty, 27
DH: 28
Married: June 01
TTC: Aug 06
BFP: 9/04/2006
EDD: 5/16/2007

foxyboo751
Me: Sarah, 25
DH: Will, 26
Married: September 1, 2001
TTC: 06/2006
BFP: 09/09/2006
EDD: May 18, 2007
Gender Prediction: doesn't matter
Actual gender: Girl!
Any other children: 2 cats and a puppy

gf&js
Me: Glynis, 32
DH: Joe, 30
Married: May 25, 2002
TTC: Aug 2006
BFP: Aug 28, 2006
EDD: May 7, 2006
Gender Prediction: put me on the green team
Any other children: DD - Kyra - Oct 15, 2004

Giry76
Me: Colleen, 30
DH: Troy, 30
Married: September 25, 2004
TTC: December, 2005
BFP: August 21, 2006
EDD: May 4, 2007
Any other children: This is our first

Hawaii2sj
Me: 29
DH: 29
Married: 01/24/04
TTC: not exactly
BFP: 08/31/06
EDD: 05/05/07
Gender Prediction: fingers crossed for a GIRL
Actual Gender: GIRL!!!
Any other children: Aiden 10 months and fur-baby Pug Sasha

Jenean (f/k/a gymwidow)
Me: Jenean, 30
DH: Seth, 30
Married: June 22, 2003
TTC: June 22, 2005
BFP: Oct. 2, 2006
EDD: June 12, 2006 (40w)
Gender Prediction: one of each
Actual Gender:
Any other children: Trevor the turtle, Purrcy the terrorkitty, Kojak the wonderweeniedog

jessmaine
Me: Jessica 36
DH: Tom 33
Married: 9/8/01
TTC: 12/03
BFP: 9/23
EDD: 5/30
Gender Prediction: Girl
Actual Gender: BOY!
Any other children: Paige almost 4

Karen2324
Me: Karen, 29
DH: Michael, 33
Married: January 29, 2005
TTC: We were really lucky. We were able to conceive without really trying. Whew!!
BFP: Date
EDD: May 9, 2007
Gender Prediction: We'll be happy with either, as long as the baby is healthy!
Any other children: Just an adorable goldendoodle puppy who is barking up a storm right now!!

KeliAnn
Me: Keli, 28
DH: Ken, 38
Married: 4/29/06
TTC: 7/06
BFP: 9/5/06 (doc confirmation 9/7)
EDD: 5/15/07
Gender Prediction: Boy
Actual Gender: Girl!
Any other children: three spoiled dogs

Kiki'sMommy
Me: Amanda, 28
DH: Lance, 35
Married: 9/14/02
TTC: Not trying, not preventing
BFP: 9/3/06
EDD: 5/15/07
Gender Prediction: boy (But wants a girl!)
Actual Gender: Boy!
Any other children: A beautiful DD who is 19 months old.

LILRTL
Me: Lora, 23
DH: Rusty, 26
Married: May 8, 2004
TTC: August 2006
BFP: September 10, 2006
EDD: May 20, 2007
Gender prediction:
Actual gender: Boy
Any other children: DS, Zach 8.4.05

Lindsy23
Lindsy, 21
DH: Shawn, 27
Married: Oct. 8th, 2005
TTC: Oct. 2005
BFP: Confirmed by Dr. on 9-22
EDD: May 25, 2007
Gender Prediction: I hope girl, but would be extremely happy with whatever we get!
Actual Gender: Boy!
Any other children: Just 2 cats and a dog

Maniach
Me: Jen, 30
DH: Chris, 33
Married: 06/10/06 (but we've been together 9 years)
TTC: since the wedding, I guess... haven't really tried or not tried
BFP: 08/30/06
EDD: 4/28/07
Gender Prediction:Girl I hope
Actual Gender: GIRL!!!
Any other children:None

melg
Me: Mel, 28
DH: Mike, 31
TTC: July 2006
BFP: September 8
EDD: May 18
Gender Prediction: boy?
Actual Gender:
Any other children:this is our first!

Melody
Me: Melody, 27
DH: Dave, 27
Married: 04.24.04
TTC: July 2006
BFP: 08.23.06
EDD: 5.5.07 (Cinco de Mayo)
Any other children: 2 dogs- Minnie & Penne

Metag00
Me: Maria, 28
DH: Brien, 26
Married: January 4, 2003
TTC: May 2006
BFP: August 25, 2006
EDD: May 5, 2007
Any other children: This is the first!

Rangerwendy
Me: Wendy, 30
DH: Bronson, 29
Married: 11/22/03
TTC: 06/06
BFP: 09/19
EDD: 05/31/06
Gender Prediction:boy
Actual Gender:
Any other children:2 cats and one very spoiled Catahoula

Rico'sAlice
Me: Alice, 26
DH: Enrico, 28
Married: 12/21/2002
TTC: Were not trying
BFP: 9/6
EDD: 5/14
Gender Prediction: By O/BD dates a boy is more likely, but I can only think about girl names
Actual Gender:
Any other children: Nope. (Except three dogs)

Sarah6690
Me: Sarah, 24
DH: Eric, 29
Married: June 11, 2005
TTC: on and off since 2/06
BFP: Sept. 24, 2006
EDD: Date May 29, 2007
Gender Prediction: hoping for a girl
Actual Gender:
Any other children: DS Kayden 12-06-01

Sunshine
Me: 27
DH: 30
Married: August 27, 2005
TTC: May 9, 2006
BFP: August 22, 2006
EDD: May 2, 2007
Gender Prediction: Boy
Actual Gender:

Suzfuzsunflower
Me: 24
DH: 24
Married: 08/09/03
TTC: 03/05
BFP: 09/19/06
EDD: 05/29/06
Gender Prediction: Boy
Actual Gender: Boy!
Any other children: my kitty

txfish
me: Rebecca, 28
dh: William, 36
EDD: 5/20/07
TTC: let's just say, we're still in shock lol
other kids: Caroline, 5 and Whitney, 8 months
gender prediction: I'm thinking boy
Actual Gender:
put me on team: Green (now let's see if I cave!)

Ummserious
Me: Emily, 31
DH: Michael, 31
Married: 7/4/02
TTC: 9/1/06
BFP: 9/20/06
EDD: 5/27/07
Actual gender: Boy!
Any other children: nope, just our trusty dog Mason

Yolanda
Me: Yolanda
DH: Brian
Married: 8/28/04
TCC: 4/2005
BFP: 9/1/06
EDD: 5/8/07
Gender prediction:
Actual gender: Boy
No other children, except our dogs.

[May 2007 Mommies]

May Mommies Due in April:
April 28
Maniach

__________________________________________________ ________________
May '07 Mamas by Estimated Due Date:

May 2
Sunshine

May 4
Giry76

May 5
Melody
Metag00
Hawaii2sj
CMW02
cgriffin

May 7
gf&js

May 8
Yolanda

May 12
erin16nj

May 14
Rico'sAlice

May 15
KeliAnn
Kiki'sMommy

May 16
Feisty

May 18
clzj
foxyboo751
melg

May 20
LILRTL
txfish

May 23
bellabonga

May 25
Amy_6405
Lindsy23

May 27
emilyln
Ummserious

May 29
Suzfuzsunflower
Sarah6690
Karen2324

May 30
Chicksinger
jessmaine

May 31
Rangerwendy

__________________________________________________ _________
May Mommies Due in June:

June 2
daphne

June 3
Aidensmommy

June 12
Jenean

__________________________________________________ ___________
Always in our Thoughts:
magrat ~ BerBer ~ polkadot ~ Sadie ~ aligirl ~ Monty ~ Steve's Sweety ~ JRose

[May 2007 Mommies]

Appointment Dates:

January
29 - suzfuzsunflower (dr)
30 - clzj (dr)
30 - bellabonga (dr)
31 - Chicksinger
31 - txfish

February
2 - Sunshine (dr)
2 - maniach (glucose)
6 - gf&js
6 - Amy_6405 (ob & u/s)
7 - LILRTL (dr)
8 - Lindsy23 (dr)
9 - KeliAnn (glucose; dr)
15 - foxyboo751 (glucose)
18 - Rico'sAlice

March
6 - gf&js
13 - suzfuzsunflower (4D u/s)

[May 2007 Mommies]

Ultrasound Pictures!

Amy_6405
20 Weeks
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/amhall01/face1.jpg


Bellabonga
10 Weeks 1 Day
http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i101/bellabonga/ultraschallbild0020.jpg

12 Weeks 2 Days
http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i101/bellabonga/ultraschallbild0010.jpg

19 Weeks 6 Days
http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i101/bellabonga/ultraschallbild0030.jpg


Chicksinger
12 Weeks
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/chicksinger/12wkus.png

[May 2007 Mommies]

More Ultrasound Pictures!

Feisty
14w2d
http://i15.tinypic.com/48bxnk5.jpg

18 Weeks
http://i14.tinypic.com/400cxmc.jpg



foxyboo
7 Weeks
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j153/sarah082281/Baby7weeks.jpg

20 weeks
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j153/sarah082281/FelicityMarie-20wks2b.jpg


Giry76
September 13
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/smelph/9-13-06baby_1.jpg

19w3d
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/smelph/mirei_head.jpg

[May 2007 Mommies]

Even More Ultrasound Pictures!

KeliAnn
10w5d
http://static.flickr.com/79/277800824_e4c354723e.jpg

20w
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/163/337309255_ef023f3a39.jpg


LILRTL
7 Weeks
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y88/lrlynch04/7weeks.jpg

10w1d
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y88/lrlynch04/10weeks1day2.jpg

20w3d
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y88/lrlynch04/20weeks3days1.jpg

21w6d
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y88/lrlynch04/21weeks6days2.jpg

[May 2007 Mommies]

One More for Ultrasound Pictures!

Sunshine - 19w2d
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a313/dellswife/belly%20shots/profile2.jpg

melody - 20w 4d
http://www.marrymepj.com/daveappel/bebe.jpg

CMW02 - 23w
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/cmw02/baby2002.jpg

[May 2007 Mommies]

Belly Shots!
bellabonga
9w
http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i101/bellabonga/DSC04363.jpg

17w
http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i101/bellabonga/DSC04464.jpg

22w
http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i101/bellabonga/DSC04503.jpg


CMW02
19w-ish
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/cmw02/Disneyland06201.jpg?t=1166040579

[May 2007 Mommies]

More Belly Shots!

Feisty
18w
http://i16.tinypic.com/2i6j5l5.jpg

20w4d
http://i17.tinypic.com/2qk5s2f.jpg

foxyboo
18w
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j153/sarah082281/18wks5days2.jpg

21w
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j153/sarah082281/21Weeks-1.jpg

[May 2007 Mommies]

Even More Belly Shots!

Jenean
16w
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l86/jmk103176/16w-1.jpg


KeliAnn
22 Weeks
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/143/353834439_7a0009d37d_o.jpg

23 weeks
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/136/362209011_dbd49ffd82_o.jpg

24 weeks
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/146/369447807_54c222b33f.jpg

[May 2007 Mommies]

One More for Belly Shots!

melody
http://www.marrymepj.com/daveappel/progress.jpg

24w
http://www.marrymepj.com/daveappel/24w.jpg

26w
http://www.daveappel.com/26.jpg

Sunshine
22w
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a313/dellswife/belly%20shots/of50590442-2.jpg

suzfuzsunflower
18w
http://images1.snapfish.com/348%3A593%3A9%7Ffp377%3Evq%3D32%3B5%3E957%3E888%3E WSNRCG%3D3234%3C7393578%3Bvq0mrj

[May 2007 Mommies]

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

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

Miscellaneous Informative Sites:
Baby Names (www.babynames.com) * Safe Fetus (Tells you which drugs you can take during pregnancy) (http://www.safefetus.com/) * MyMidWife.org (http://www.mymidwife.org/) * WomensHealth.gov (http://www.4women.gov/pregnancy/) *

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Invitations/Announcements
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[May 2007 Mommies]

Books for the Expectant Mother:

So THAT'S What They're For! The Definitive Breastfeeding Guide
By Janet Tamaro

What to Expect When You're Expecting
By Heidi Murkoff, Sandee Hathaway, Arlene Eisenberg

Your Pregnancy Week by Week: 5th Edition
By Dr. Glade B. Curtis and Judith Schuler

Everything Pregnancy Fitness
By Robin Elise Weiss

My Pregnancy Journal
By Ryland Peters & Small Staff
This is great for keepsakes and putting down your feelings and moods, etc.

The Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy
By Vicki Iovine
For fun!

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

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Wise Mamas once said:
**Rental for a doppler: $25.00
Shipping costs: $0
Not having a hysterical wife on his hands: PRICELESS!!!**

**Well now I know its not M/S, Its my babies getting on my nerves.**

**I'm looking forward to this experience with a lot of anticipation, but also with the knowledge that anything could happen. And I feel good about it.**

[May 2007 Mommies]

Surprise Group Shower!

Sign up by sending a PM with the following information to May 2007 Mommies:

Username:
Full Name:
Address:
Expecting a: Boy/Girl/Surprise
Theme: Nursery theme
Color: Nursery colors
Other hints: i.e. link to online registry or other helpful information

Limit: $15 (as we will have to pay for shipping on top of this)

Timeline:
Sign up by February 16th
Buddies will be assigned by February 21st
Send shower gift by April 2nd


Participants=7
LILRTL, Amy_6405, foxyboo751, maniach, Chicksinger, jessmaine, KeliAnn

[May 2007 Mommies]

Welcome, Mamas!

Please take a moment to look over your information in the first few posts to make sure it is correct. When checking in with the new thread, please check in with this new information (if you'd like to!):

1) Update your Gender Predictions! It'll be fun to see if women's intuition holds true.
2) Let us know what Team you'd like to be a member of.
Team Blue = Having a boy
Team Pink = Having a girl
Team Green = Having a surprise
Team Purple = Don't know the gender yet.
Need Updates From=All members are put into this column until they update! (As of October 16, 2006)

A big THANK YOU to the April 2007 Mamas thread because I basically used their format for ours.

[Sunshine]

I started this new thread a week early:o , but I figured since our first May Mommies will be starting the 2nd trimester next Monday, it would be a good time to get this thread started!
I cant believe we have all come this far! Best of luck to us all!

I am a surprise baby!

[LILRTL]

Subscribing! :D

We are not finding out the sex... mother's intuition says girl... or boy... LOL

[Sunshine]

LILRTL~LOL! That is the same as me. I am SURE it is a girl, but then I think...well, it could be a boy:p

[Yolanda]

Going with my Doctor's dates, please change my EDD to May 8,2007. Thanks!

Also, we will be finding out the sex in December...I can't wait!!

I feel so yucky today. I just want to go home. Things are going fine...moving right along.

I hope everyone is good and had a good weekend. Must get back to work:rolleyes:

[May 2007 Mommies]

Updated to Here!

[Amy_6405]

Subscribing! We aren't finding out the sex of the baby either! I'm thinking girl right now but it's still early

[bellabonga]

Awww, how I wish that the title of this thread was already true for me! This waiting for the seemingly safer second trimester is killing me. I hope I will find some more peace of mind when the time of my missed abortion has passed (she died at 9w6d and I found out at 10w4d) or even better after the first trimester screening with the NT screening.

We will find out the sex, either as time goes by or maybe I´ll have an amnio, depending on the results of the first trimester screening. If I could choose, I would love to have another girl for the one we´ve lost.

My next ultrasound appointment is on October 26th.

And as September 30th has already passed, you can change my age to 34.

[May 2007 Mommies]

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[melody]

Hope everyone is doing well!

I have been feeling really ill :( I am hoping with the 2nd trimester, I will feel less nausea & more energy!

We are going to hear the heartbeat on Wednesday! So, my hubby and I are SO excited :)

Gender prediction- I think it is a girl! We think we are going to wait until birthday to find out...

[Hawaii2SJ]

Holy Cow!! The Second Trimester already! *subscribing*

Figures...I had a grand finale "cookie toss" over the weekend. Today I actually had energy to clean the kitchen AND sweep and mop the floors. WOW, now that has not happend in a long time. I still feel a little yucky but my energy is coming back :) yay!

[suzfuzsunflower]

I WISH that I was in the second trimester. Although I'm feeling a little more calm now that we have seen the baby twice, I think I'll feel even more at ease in 2 weeks.

Morning sickness has started. That has not been fun. But all the same I am just so happy to be pregnant, and really am happy to be sick.

We're going to find out the sex in either Dec. or Jan. I think it's going to be a boy.

[foxyboo751]

Subscribing!!

Yay for a new thread! Although...I still have 2-1/2 more weeks before I'm in Tri 2. That's ok. I don't mind.

I'm hoping that I will be able to find out what we are having the week before Christmas. Although I'll only be 19 weeks, DH will be out of town that week until the 23rd and I really want to surprise him for Christmas. I have this whole little plan where I was going to send 2 pairs of baby shoes wrapped inconspicuously and tell him which one to open when I find out. We'll see how that goes, but it's my hope. Then I can share with the rest of the fam on Christmas Eve.:D :D

I am just so thrilled, I wouldn't mind having either and I really don't have a preference. (DH is dying for a boy to go fishing and surfing with:))

[Sunshine]

melody~That is so exciting you get to hear the heartbeat!!!! Enjoy it!
And I hope you feel better soon!

Hawaii2SJ~I kNOW! Can you believe it? I'm in the 2nd tri next Friday! It seems so surreal!

suzfuzsunflower~So funny! I was wishing to be more sick so I Knew I was pregnant:p

foxyboo751~I feel the same way being in the April thread. Everyone is at 15 weeks ish and I am still just at 11w:p But I know I will get there! LOL!
I hope baby lets you know what he or she is! What a great way to tell your hubby! Especially if he cant be there for the u/s!
If it is a girl, tell hubby he can still go fishing and surfing with her:D

[May 2007 Mommies]

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Hawaii2SJ~Will you be finding out the gender of your baby? Just so I can update the first page:D THANKS!

[Monty]

Darn...I got logged off.....here's the post again!!!

Foxy: What a great idea!!! How much fun!

Bella: Happy Birthday (sorry it's late!)

Wow, 2nd trimester already huh.....eeekkkk! :) DH and I are hoping to find out the sex, we can't handle the wait!! We would go nuts! I'm really hoping for a boy, DH lost his dad when he was young, and I think it would really help heal old wounds. We shall see!

Okay ladies, I need some advice!!! I've been having some AF type cramps lately (not bad, but just enough to feel yucky!). There has been a very very small amount of brownish blood when I use the bathroom, however, tonight there was a lot of bright pink blood (alot more that before!!!) I'm kinda freaked out, I know books say blood is normal, but I did call the dr. and they want to see me tomorrow.....as they have never seen me yet for this pregnancy). Has anyone had these same symptoms? Thanks in advance!!!

Have a great night ladies and crazy dreams!! :)

[emilyln]

Wow, this thread moves fast! *Subscribing* We'll find out the sex in January. I'm hoping for a girl (little sister for DD) and DH is hoping for a boy, of course ;)

Congrats to everyone who's in the second trimester! I'm only 8 weeks 3 days, so I really have a while until the 2nd trimester. Dangit :)

Thanks to everyone for the advice on the bleeding. It has stopped, and I never had cramping, pain, or anything like that. My appointment is still next Monday for the u/s and stuff, so we're looking forward to that.

Am totally off food right now. I don't eat much in the morning, lunch is the best, and then whatever sounds good for dinner. Tonite it was just banana bread. I know it's not best for the baby, but I'm doing the best I can until I can enjoy other stuff.

As for maternity clothes, the ones that I found managed to last the entire pregnancy. I just bought the size the clothes told me to, and they seemed to fit. Lots of women I talk to said they had the worst trouble with shirts right at the end, but for the most part, they just stuck with what they'd bought in the beginning. Pants may be a little large for a while, but you'll grow into them, and lots of them are adjustable! So that's nice.

Well, that's it for me for a while. Am so tired, cranky, yucky feeling. But at least I get to stay home with DD and don't have to go to work or school or anything. I still manage to get stuff done when I'm feeling up to it in the afternoon. Am off to bed now tho! Have a great week girls!

[giry76]

We will probably find out the gender but probably will keep it to ourselves, so I don't know what "team" that puts me on

Could you change my EDD to May 4 please

Monty I hope the bleeding is nothing to worry about

[May 2007 Mommies]

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[Sunshine]

Monty~Aw, I hope you have a boy, that would be really great for your husband. How hard to go through life without your father, especially at such a young age:(
I hope the bleeding means nothing! GOOD LUCK TODAY!

emilyln~I'm glad the bleeding has stopped for you!
And YUM for banana bread. We actually bought some while grocery shopping on the weekend! It TOTALLY hit the spot for me too!
Hope you are feeling well today!

giry76~SOOOOOOOO FUNNY! You wanted your due date changed! When I changed mine yesterday I felt sad thatyou and I werent due date buddies anymore, as my new due date is the 4th, but it looks like we still are!
LOL! Too funny!
I moved you to "surprise baby", as you wont be telling anyone!



Hope everyone is well. I ate a McDonalds burger last night. First burger since finding out we were pregnant! I had a Big Extra:) YUMMY!
Other than that, strange strange dreams still........I am finding it hard to sleep b/c of the dreams:p Well, that and bathroom breaks:p LOL!

I am also beginning to show! It is SO EXCITING! I have a small bulge just above my pubic bone:) heehee! I am wearing my mat pants as I cant zip up my old ones, but they are still pretty big for now, but boy are they comfy:D

Hope everyone has a GREAT DAY!

[Hawaii2SJ]

Yes...we will be finding out the sex of the baby I always thought for DC#2 we'd wait and let it be a surprise. BUT I really want to know since I'm hoping for a girl. I'll be happy no matter what we have but I would sooooo love a baby girl :o

Monty that would be so sweet if you had a baby boy. And crazy dreams....definetly going on here every night. Usually their weird vivid dreams but last night I dreamed about experiencing a miscarriage:eek: Freaked me out since I went thru one before but I'm feeling fine and I know these dreams are just DREAMS. I hope your appt goes well today:)

Have a great day ladies!!

[JRose]

I just found our new thread--I can't wait for the 2nd trimester to begin, I'm hoping my skin will clear up!

As for updates, we are still 'discussing' finding out the gender and my next Dr appt is Nov. 13th for the h/b.
We didn't find out with DS, and DH promised that if we had another child, we could find out the gender. Now he's trying to take back that promise :rolleyes: I'm too practical, either I can use all of the stuff I've kept, or I need to start hitting garage sales now.

I remembered this morning why I loved being pg so much: the great sex dreams and the even better libido boost :o :D There's nothing better than not having to worry about getting knocked up!

I thought there was something else I wanted to say but heck if I can remember it now.

[giry76]

Sunshine You are too cute. I am glad that we are still due date buddies too!

[May 2007 Mommies]

Updated to Here!

JRose~I will leave you on the need updates from list then:) Let us know what you decide:)

[melg]

I thought I had subscribed a while back, but I think my post never actually posted!
I've been lurking really most of the way....
I *think* I finally believe it enough to post and chat!
Due date is May 18-ish.

I'm also on LJ so pm me if you want to be friended - I'm meli_g11 over there :)

[melg]

Hi again! I was just catching up on the old thread - I haven't checked in about a week.

I too have been breaking out like crazy - and in the weirdest places! (brow bone - can't do anything about it!, neck, chest, back?!)

On my face I do use Proactiv. I saw that some of you were stopping using it. Actually I used to use other stuff (which worked better) but had to stop when we TTC. My OB actually recommended Proactiv. She said you can use benzoyl peroxide (which is what is in Proactiv) or salycilic acid, etc.
Just MUST stay away from anything with retin A or retynol in it.

Hope that helps ease some minds regarding Proactiv - use it and use it happily knowing that it is safe. :)

[May 2007 Mommies]

melg~HI! Could you please post the following info for us so we can properly add you to the front page?
Also, if you could let us know if you plan on finding out the gender of your baby or not, so we can update you in that as well!
WELCOME!
CC Name:
Me: Name, age
DH: Name, age
Married: Date
TTC: Date
BFP: Date
EDD: Date
Gender Prediction:
Any other children:

[gf&js]

Holy moly is it weird to see us at 2nd tri!!!!

Put me on the green team - we won't be finding out - neither of us a have a huge desire and it's not like you can send it back to change it! :D I don't have a strong feeling either way if it's a boy or a girl - I just want healthy. Timing makes me think it might be a boy and hubby really wants a boy but I'm actually pulling for girl just for the sake that I have a slight clue what I'm getting into with a girl.

[melg]

CC Name: melg
Me: Mel, 28
DH: Mike, 31
TTC: July 2006
BFP: September 8
EDD: May 18
Gender Prediction: boy?
Any other children:this is our first!

I'm not sure if we'll be finding out. We always said we probably wouldn't, but now I want to!

[L&D Nurse]

Please add me to team Purple! Can't wait to find out! Also, can you change my EDD in my stats to 6/4/07 and change my next appt to Nov 3rd? Thanks!

[Steve's Sweety]

Double digits for me tomorrow, yay!

I thought the 2nd tri didn't start until 14 wks, are some of us that far already? :confused:

Haven't been around in a while but am feeling better!
Unfortunately despite my not wanting to eat anything for the first several weeks I have already gained 5+ lbs. :( Not what I want to be seeing when my goal for the whole pregnancy is 15. I swear I have been mostly good, but I guess the desserts I let myself have from time to time should have been no no's.

Anyway, some updates:

I turned 31 last week.

I'll be on the Green Team, though that is subject to change and I think I will end up being on giry76's team. :)



Monty -
I hope they find the cause of your bleeding and that it is nothing serious!

[May 2007 Mommies]

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melg~WELCOME and CONGRATULATIONS! I kept you on the waiting for update list! Let usknow what you decide!

Steve's Sweety~The dates range depending on where you look. Most all threads on CC start on week 13 for the 2nd trimester, which will be Monday the 16th for May 1st Mommies.
Also, just in case I am confused...giry76 IS also on the green team. You WANT to be on the green team, right?
THANKS!

[Sunshine]

JRose~Oh great....DH said that about our 2nd too....but I shouldnt worry yet, this is still our first:p But he PROMISED me we could find out with our 2nd...cant wait to see if he changes his mind too! LOL!

giry76~LOL! I'm more like crazy....but thanks:o :p LOL!

melg~Welcome and CONGRATS!!!! I too am breaking out on my brow bone, and chest...ugh. The chest is driving me crazy. I keep sayint to DH, "Like feel this...isnt it gross?" LOL! He just shakes his head and says "Your pregnant, I'm sure alot of gross things are going to happen:p" LOL!

Steve's Sweety~YAY for double digits tomorrow:D

[foxyboo751]

OMG...I just wrote this huge post and then my power flashed off.

Anyways, I'll make it shorter.

Breakouts, everywhere! (I've even had a few on my rearend! :eek: )

Dreams ~ Lucky you Hawaii - mine have all been about people dying.

As far as showing...yes, enough so that a few random women that I have told have asked what I'm having. I mean, I had a "LITTLE" extra weight (but not too much over), and I've only gained 4 pounds. But, I guess it's enough. Plus, very few of my pants will zip and my breasts! Well, as if they weren't large enough already. The buttons on most shirts will barely even stay closed!

Oh well! The joys of pregnancy. I guess I shouldn't complain because I'm not having m/s. You win some, you lose some. :):)

[clzj]

Not finding out.

[Chicksinger]

Hi there! We had a great vacation in Vermont, and got back in time to have a great checkup and u/s (though still "dildocam" at this point), with the OB today.
[xpost from my LJ]

Great blood pressure (mine)
Good blood results (mine, in from the lab 2 weeks ago)
Weight is fine (lost 3 more pounds, but will probably feel more like eating soon.)
Great heartbeat (baby's)
Good yolk sack
Perfect measurement (exactly what midwife, FF, and I estimated last time)
Definitely only one (although she certainly looked around long enough--someone owes me a dinner!)


I told her that I hadn't taken my prenatal vitamins for over a week because I couldn't keep much down, and she said I could take 2 "Fred Flintstones" a day until I can eat and swallow normally again. Also, the OB thinks it is a girl, because she says girls always cause her patients worse morning sickness. I keep saying 'he', though.
I am definitely on the purple team. I can't wait to find out, because I quilt, knit, and crosstitch, and I want to personalize things just like I did with DS.
Next OB checkup is Nov. 20.

[Monty]

Thanks for the good thoughts ladies! It was a horrible day yesterday, and I'm sure you all can relate! We are new to the area so I don't have a doctor that I've gone too, so I found one that I "thought" would be good. Well, it may be good, but it's huge and you get lost with 25 other pregnant women! My apt. was at 12:00 and I didn't leave until 3 PM!!! I was so frustrated! Well, the doctor did an internal exam and said that he thought I might have ??? ( I can't remember the name, but it's when the blood vessels on your utuerus appear on the outside and so anything you do can cause bleeding). He said it was very normal but wanted me to do an ultrasound.

Well, after I waited 1 hour for the ultrasound she finally did the scan. The baby measured at 6 weeks (which I was thinking I was almost 8 weeks, but if I count days from probably conception, 6 weeks actually works) So, I wasn't worried. However, the doc went nuts on me and said there must be something wrong and the baby isn't growing and blah blah blah.....arrrrggggg....I was so frustrated, because 6 weeks makes sense to me!!! He kept pulling out that stupid little wheel and telling me that I was 8 weeks and that we need to have more tests run! However, to top it off (and the part I'm worried about) is that the babies HR is only around 79. I asked the tech if that was normal and she said "it can be, but you have bleeding" and then she told me to ask the doc. Well, doc didn't know! So, then I had to go to the hospital (and pay another deducatable) and have my HCg levels drawn and then do it again on Thursday to see if they double. What a mess!
And I was so sad, because my DH didn't get to see our little baby and his heart beating!!!! But, it was so cool!!

Anyhow, have any of you had low HR's? I've done alot of research on this overnight and I've found that the HR increases about 3.3 beats per day, and starts at 5 weeks around the mom's HR. The site said that would be around 80 BPM, however, I have a really low HR....so maybe that's why the HR was low??? Maybe the baby is just a superstar!!! I'm so worried, and I feel so uninformed........I just kept reading that low HR was a sign of a possible death, but I'm trying to stay very positive.

Anyone have anything like this?? I'm sorry for the long post.....I needed someone to vent to.

Thanks guys. I go back on Thur. to see crazy Doc. but I've found another practice that only has 4 doc's and they were much nicer on the phone!!!!

[L&D Nurse]

Monty~ (((hugs))) to you. What an ordeal you went through yesterday. When I had my u/s last week, I was measuring 6 weeks when I thought I was a little further along as well, and the heartrate was at 110. I definitely think you are doing the right thing by looking for a doctor you feel comfortable with and who can answer your questions. Good luck, I'll be thinking good thoughts for you and your baby.

[May 2007 Mommies]

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[Sunshine]

foxyboo751~Same here. I have gained 4 pounds, but its enough that people have started asking already! Its crazy!

Chicksinger~That is GREAT about such a good doc appointment! I'm still waiting for my blood results to come back....I'm going crazy! Altho, unless something is wrong, they wont go over the results with me until my next appoint which in Nov 10th....SO FAR AWAY! ugh. I am such a worry wart.......
Hmmmm, and I dont really have any m/s but I am Sure it is a girl:p Just with the timing and everything...chances are more likely to be a girl. I cant wait until "birth" day to find out:p LOL!

Monty~OMG, what an ordeal for them to put you through like that. (HUGS)
I cant believe they would purposely scare you that way.
Thinking of you and hoping for a GREAT doc appointment tomorrow!


Well....I feel sad that I should be 12 weeks tomorrow....but I wont be until Friday! So silly, I know......
I keep worrying about my blood tests, and something being wrong. I was told unless something is wrong, they will go over my results with me at my next appoint which isnt until Nov 10th. Fells like such a long time to wait.
Oh well........

Hope everyone is well today!

[jessmaine]

Monty: So sorry that you had to go through all that. That doctor you went to sound crazy. I think switching to a different one would be a great idea!

I had my first app. yesterday. They did not do a thing. I just had blood drawn and talked to the nurse and answered a million questions. I have an ultrasound next Wed because I was not sure of the date of my last period. This pregency seems much more complicated that my first because of my age. So many more tests ect. I DO NOT want an amino.... Does anyone know if I have to have one???? I am 36 so I know I do need extra tests, but I think they can do a nucal???? something ultrasound...

Add my to one of the ones that is going to find out the sex. I just have way too much girl stuff already and if I do have a boy I need all new. So I would like to be prepared.

[Sunshine]

jessmaine~I know alot is different in Canada, but my doctor said they give you a choice to get the different blood tests for downs sydrome and amnio etc under 35......she didnt say what happens after 35.
Sorry your first appoint was so boring:( Not too much longer to wait for your u/s tho:D

[May 2007 Mommies]

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[aidensmommy]

monty -- i hope everything turns out ok, from my uneducated opinion, i would just rest your mind and assume all is well until otherwise informed. it doesn't seem like your doctor is very sensative to an already stressfull time for a mom, of course you are going to panic/stress if anything seems abnormal, and the fact he/she didn't calm those fears seems very insensative. I would def. look for a different practice. If you are already getting treatment like that now, I wouldn't even want to think about how it could be if you have pre-term contractions, etc. I think it would be well worth your time to look around (like it sounds you are already doing). Also....if you know when you ovulated, go by that. I charted with my first pregnancy, and everything was right in line with when I knew I ovulated, but of course was off by the pregnancy wheel. Some doctors just depend on that wheel way too much.


updatnext ob appt (with dildocam) oct 27 I am very excited and nervous, pls be a heatbeat!

no more kidney stone problems, thank goodness. but am tired all the time...esp with a toddler running around. i am very anxious to get past this first trimester (which for me is a ways away still).

take care everyone!

[giry76]

I had a checkup today and I got to HEAR the heatbeat! I knew they would try to hear it but I was prepared for them not to find it. But after a little looking she found it. After a few seconds it faded because the baby had moved so she played "tag" with the baby a few time. I thought it was very cute and shows the baby is pretty active already. She said they listen for the rate to be between 120 and 180? and to see if it is steady. Mine was 160 and very steady. It was pretty cool.

Last night was the first night I felt like I couldn't really sleep on my stomach. Looks like I am going to have to break out the body pillow tonight.

My next OB appointment is Nov 15

[Chicksinger]

Monty I hope you find an office that takes better care of you! Good luck! (I had to go to 3 different doctors before I found a "keeper".) Also, seconding aidensmommy, if you know when you O'd, go by that. In fact, if you're sure of the O, just do your own calculation and tell "that" date to any other doctors you seek out. That stupid little wheel of theirs only works if you O exactly on CD14.

Sunshine Don't believe all you read about Shettles and "timing"! I was charting with DS, so I know that we only BD 5 days before my O, but here he is, all boy!

jessmaine No one can force you to have an amnio. Yes, it is recommended after age 35, but if you do the nuchal fold u/s and the AFP blood test and there no elevated risk shown, there's really no call for a "required" amnio, right? (I am not considering an amnio at this time, even though I will be 37 in 2 weeks.) Consider your family health history and do what feels right for you. Less stress makes for a healthier mom AND baby! :)

giry76 How great that you got to hear the HB. Mmmm, body pillow...I need to find mine pretty soon!

[Sunshine]

Chicksinger~You know what? I had it all backwards. I could have sworn the further away you timed it it would be a boy, the closer was a girl.....Well then, maybe my prediction isnt so right. We BD'd after I O'd! I was sure it would be a girl b/c of that:p Guess I wasnt erading Shettles right anyhow! LMAO!
Thanks tho! I know it isnt a science...

giry76~HOW GREAT you got to hear the heartbeat! I have found I cant sleep on my stomach now either. I need to buy a body pillow. I've just been using an extra pillow until I can go out and buy one for now:p Doesnt work all that well! LOL!

aidensmommy~I'm glad you arent having anymore kidneystone problems:D

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[CMW02]

Wow this thread moves at the speed of light!!

I hope you are all doing well and my thoughts are with those going thru a rough patch right now. Hang in there and keep positive vibes!!!


We are currently in the "screening" phase of the PG which I happen to think is the pits. Last PG, my HCG's came back higher, which combined with my age, gave us false positive for downs/trisomy etc. (DD turned out A-OK tho)

So, yesterday I went for the NT u/s, which I think went well. Head to rump measured 49mm and NT measured 1.3mm. I have been reading that an NT under 2 is considered normal. Lets hope.

Baby bean was not active, so the tech made me shake my booty, to stir him/her up. And that seemed to do the trick, but then actually made it more diffucult b/c the bugger wouldnt stop squirming!!
It was neat to see the baby again, but surreal also.

Seems the NT u/s went well, and so far so good, but I'm still holding my breath for the bloodwork as that was my downfall last time.
Crossing "everything" for a good outcome! LOL :D

Oh, and while still too early for a postive gender id, I still say BOY. Just my intuition and also I *think* I got a sneakypeaky at the "goods" yesterday..but the techie wouldn't confirm...although I think she agreed w/me...I was trying to read her expression. LOL


So far, I've gained 2 pounds which seems CRAZY to me b/c all I want to do is eat! I so expected to have gained a lot more..I can put on wt SO Fast and easily its amazing. So I was surprised to find today, I'm only 2lbs up.

I either want all bad things (fast food) or else totally healthy things like salad and veggies.
Go figure. But definitely no *in between foods* are appealing, and the thought of chicken, turns my stomach!!

Still havent heard the HB yet, but they did measure, and it was a healthy 170bpm....again,(old wives tale) higher bpm = boy....but again, just my "intuition" ! LOL


Well, I've blabbed enough.
Oh, one more thing, as I HAVE NO IDEA on the actual conception date, and I cannot for the life of me remember my LMP, the EDD given at my 1st OB appt was originally 5/5..and then with another look it went to 5/4 ...
That would make me somewhere around 11w4d or so.

Well, yesterday, the scan came back at 11w8d..which I thought weird. CAN U be 8d? Wouldnt that make you 12w?
So I'm still confused....

I guess my EDD is anywhere between the end of April and the 5th of May.
With DD I knew EXACTLY when she was conceived, so this time, I'm a little stumped.

Hope you all have a great day!

[melg]

[QUOTE=giry76;1021781]I had a checkup today and I got to HEAR the heatbeat! I knew they would try to hear it but I was prepared for them not to find it. But after a little looking she found it. After a few seconds it faded because the baby had moved so she played "tag" with the baby a few time. I thought it was very cute and shows the baby is pretty active already. She said they listen for the rate to be between 120 and 180? and to see if it is steady. Mine was 160 and very steady. It was pretty cool.
QUOTE]

Congrats! Ok, I have a question - I have heard that this step is a great one, to not only see the heartbeat, but to hear it. What did they use to hear it? The reason I ask is that at 7 weeks I got u/s with dildocam and when we saw the heart beating she turned on the sound and we heard it. But does that count?
Is u/s how you are hearing it?

[KeliAnn]

Oops - didn't realize we had another thread!

My first appointment is coming up - Monday, 10/23.

And yes, we will be finding out the sex when the time comes. DH is convinced that it's a boy, but I have no prediction because I don't want to be disappointed if it's not what I expected. I have no idea how to predict using Shettles, because we DTD for 3 consecutive days before O and then on the day of O. I don't know which one stuck. :p

Things are okay here. I'm fighting a cold / sinus headache, but other than that, I feel great. My family noticed my bump this past weekend, and I got "busted" in Target the other day, but when I really pay attention to what I'm wearing, I've been able to hide it pretty well from those who don't know, yet.

[melg]

Ok, I am at work and sooo itching to tell my coworkers, but DH and I agreed that we are waiting until 12 weeks to tell everyone!

The trouble is... I think I'm starting to show. I'm not sure if it is noticeable, but I think it is. My belly is totally sticking out (usually it's flat - I was lucky, but alas, those days are over, hopefully to return again one day!!). Especially after I eat it sticks out a lot.

I kind of lurked around on CC a little on other threads and considering this is my first and I didn't have any belly before I think I'm kind of big for this stage. :eek: OH well!!

I have an OB appt tomorrow so I will get to find out.

[melg]

KeliAnn, so glad to know I'm not the only one!
I think as soon as I tell people they will say they were suspicious!

I've also been eating crazy stuff.

[suzfuzsunflower]

Just a quick post and then I have to get back to work...

Does anyone know what the risk of miscarriage is after seeing a heartbeat? I am really having a hard time with this....

I made it to 8 weeks, hooray!

[L&D Nurse]

suzfuzsunflower~ My doctor said that the miscarriage rate decreases to less than 5% after seeing a heartbeat (down from 30-50% m/c rate for pregnancies overall).

[clzj]

melg-they use a doplar to hear the heartbeat. This is usually heard around 12 weeks. Last time I had an appointment at 11 weeks and we couldn't get it with the doplar. So we went back the following week and you could hear it. If I remember correctly the but ultrasound gel on your tummy and listen that way.

[Monty]

suzfuzsunflower: I'm in the same place....good to hear what L & D Nurse said!!!

Thanks everyone for all your thoughs and help! I'm in a hurry to get out the door, so I'll reply soon!

[suzfuzsunflower]

The trouble is... I think I'm starting to show. I'm not sure if it is noticeable, but I think it is. My belly is totally sticking out (usually it's flat - I was lucky, but alas, those days are over, hopefully to return again one day!!). Especially after I eat it sticks out a lot.


I feel the same way. At only 8 weeks, my stomach is very different. I can tell a difference, and appearantly so can my kids that I teach at school (7th graders) - they started figuring it out last week, and by this Monday just about all of my 150 students were asking if I was pregnant. :eek: I had wanted to wait until right before Thanksgiving before telling them, but since they already knew I went ahead and talked with them about it. They are so excited! I did explain to them that there are a lot of things that can go wrong in early pregnancy and it's still early.

I feel badly when I read the books that say your stomach shouldn't change much until 10-12 weeks, and just a little at that point - and when I look at the Belly Shots thread here. My stomach looks huge! And I haven't gained any weight or changed my eating (too much). I don't know where it's coming from! :)

[melody]

we heard the heartbeat!
I got all teary & my hubby whipped out his cellphone to record the precious sound...

we are now officially "telling" everyone!

giry-isn't it so exciting? :)

[LILRTL]

Sorry to not do proper replies, but it's so hard to keep up with a toddler. :p I was glad to read most everyone is doing well - hearing heartbeats - and all that good fun stuff! :D

I went to the doc yesterday for sharp, stabbing pains in my lower abdominal area. Turns out to be 'round ligament pain'. Joy, joy! But Shrimp is fine! :D He/She was kicking around like crazy! Heartrate was 174 bpm. You know what they say about a high heartrate. ;)

Anyway - I'll try to keep up more!!

[giry76]

Melody I agree it was pretty exciting. My DH wasn't there. I really didn't think we would be able to hear it yet, so I didn't ask him to be there. Next time for sure he will come so he can hear too.

[May 2007 Mommies]

Updated to Here!

[Sunshine]

CMW02~We are also doing the screening tests....Hubby wants to get them done. Thats just the blood right?
If they suggest an amnio tho, I am going to decline that:( Scares me too much.
And thats great you've only gained 2 pounds! I;ve gained 4 but It feels like so much more:p

KeliAnn~I hope you feel better soon!!!!

melg~We were the same, wanting to wait until 12 weeks. But we took the day off when we found out so I had to tell our HR manager. Well, a month after we found out, his GF had a baby. They brought the baby in and without even thining, he slipped up and told the people in my office:p
So, in one way I was upset, but it was so much easier with everyone knowing too!
Hope yuor wait goes by quickly!

suzfuzsunflower~Happy 8 weeks yesterday!

Monty~Anxiously awaiting an update!

melody~How exciting!!!!! And CONGRATS on telling everyone! I wish we got to hear the heartbeat at our 1st appoint, but we did get to see it, so I guess thats good enough:p We get to hear at our next! I cant WAIT!!!!!!!

LILRTL~I have those pains too...ugh. Good to know they are normal, hey:rolleyes: LOL!


~~~~~~~
So I got info on prenatal classes at my 1st appointment and I just registered today!
Part 1 is for the 1st trimester, or under 20 weeks. Our first class is on Oct 30 and the second on Nov 20. The classes go over: Changes during pregnancy, Fetal Development, Tests Performed during pregnancy, Infant Safety, Lifestyle Influences, Exercise, Warning signs, Fathers portion, Relaxation, and Nutrition. Should be fun! Or at least informative!
The 2nd part is in the 3rd trimester. So I have classes every Wed from Feb 21-Mar 28. They go over things like:Labour and Delivery/Post Partum, Normal Labour and Delivery, Different kinds of Labour and Delivery, The Newborn, The Postpartum Period, Breastfeeding, and a hospital Tour.
There are 6 classes, and each class goes over quite a few topics! (Like for newborn the topics are: Circumcision, jaundice, newborn screening~Bathing your baby~Dealing with diaper rash~Protecting your baby from harm~Bottle feeding yuor baby~Extra vitamins and minerals~Why is the baby crying~What is colic~Protect baby's teeth now~Infant care~Car seat safety~)
I am SO EXCITED! All these classes are costing me $75 total, so not to bad I think at all!

Anyways, just wanted to share! Hope everyone is having a great day!!!!

[LILRTL]

Sunshine That's awesome that you get to do all those classes! I told hubby I'm going to miss all that excitement this time around! :( I told him maybe we could just do it "for fun". ;) He says I don't need a refresher since I just gave birth 15ish months ago! LOL

[Sunshine]

LILRTL~I know! I AM SO EXCITED! :D
LOL for men's logic hey? LOL!

[foxyboo751]

Yeah! I'm finally here!

Today was a b*&^ for me! I woke up with a migraine. Then, to make matters worse, completely forgot my tylenol. When the assisstant principal had to bring some to me, I took it and then felt like it was just going to come right back up. AhhhH! I felt that way for hours! I finally got to eat lunch and felt a little better, but I still have a slight headache and nauseous feeling. So...today I felt what it was like to have m/s, with a head explosion attached!

Then the librarian at my school said she had migraines when she had boys. :rolleyes: Interesting...hmmm.

I tried to put on a pair of pants this morning that I just wore on Sunday, and I couldn't even zipper them. I've added an inch to my already "a little oversize" waist and am now measuring at 41-1/2 in. (It was 40 in on Sept 26 and probably about 38 before that.) Which is funny because I normally wear my pants at my hips with 34 in waistbands. (However, my stomach has always stuck out above my "waist".):) :)

I had another nightmare last night. This time my husband woke me up because I was crying. I hope they stop and the sex dreams start soon.:D

[suzfuzsunflower]

foxyboo - My pants are tight as well, which is why I have been in maternity pants full time for the past 2 weeks. :rolleyes:

I hope that everyone is having a good day. We still have 4 weeks until our next appointment! The wait is killing me! What are you all doing to pass the time between appointments?

[gf&js]

Talk about bloating - I looked at myself when I got home from work and I looked like I was about 5 months along! Holy smokes! :rolleyes: At least I can start the day looking normal! :) foxyboo751 - I'm with you - I've only got a couple of pants left and they are disappearing fast!

LILRTL - round ligament pains - where were yours? I'm starting to notice a sharp pain when I twist (like turning around when backing the car out of the gargage) and I was wondering if that was it. They are lower pelvic and inside my hip bone.

Sunshine - I love seeing your good Canadian spelling! (labour made me smile - I get too many strangle looks like I spell like that in that States!)

QOTD for RO's - Have you broken the news to the big sisters/brothers? If not - when do you think you will? We haven't really told DD yet - she's 2 and I can't even imagine she'll grasp the concept until the baby is home and we can't "send it back".

[Sunshine]

gf&js~Wanna talk Canadian spelling and words? How 'bout "toque", "cheque", "eavestophe", "buttertart" and "beer league" :p
I have used all of those words in my lj and I get the funniest looks, and questions always come shorty after saying "What's a toque?"....or "I think you spelled check wrong" etc:p Altho I've only used eavestrophe, buttertart and beer league once or twice....I was still questioned on them...
Eh? LMAO!

Anyways........:o

foxyboo751~ugh, sorry about the migrane and m/s at the same time....interesting about the migranes and boys tho...Hmmmmmmm.
And oh boy, just Wait until you have the sex dreams.....Woa! ;)

suzfuzsunflower~Ha! I've been in Mat pants for about 3 weeks now! Glad I'm not the only one! They are so comfy tho....I'm in love!

[gf&js]

Sunshine - don't tease a fellow pg woman with buttertarts :mad: :p - I'm just about ready to place a call to my relatives to ship some down - along with Kraft peanut butter!

[Sunshine]

gf&js~WHAT? NO KRAFT PB????????????? You have to be kidding.......right?
You are right tho, that was definately mean of me to tease you that way:( I'm sorry:p
Have I asked you before? How long has it been since you moved?

[gf&js]

Nope - not kidding about the PB. Just plain silliness to not have it here. We moved to the states just before I turned two (about 30 years ago - dang it I'm getting old) but my parents made sure we need about the good things in life!

[bellabonga]

Yesterday suddenly my 24/7 morning sickness was totally gone when I woke up and did not return. Instead, I had hot flashes just like I had after my missed abortion. I debated the whole morning if I should go to my obgyn or not, especially as DD was home because there was no preschool on that day. Luckily DH left work after lunch to look after DD and in my obgyn office they told me to come ASAP when I told them about the hot flashes.

I did not dare to hope it, but surprisingly the baby was fine! :) It had grown from 1.5cm to 2.5cm (an inch) during the last week and it was waving its short arms! This was great, especially because last week it measured two days shorter and now it was three days bigger than expected. My doctor said that it looks perfect so far and that it does not look as if anything was to happen to it anytime soon. :)

I was a bit ashamed that I came in for a false alarm and feared that they think of me as hysterical. But they were all so happy for me when I sat there teary-eyed with relief. The doctor even told me that it was totally fine if I came in for an ultrasound every week during the first trimester and that I should come whenever I was worried, even if it was tomorrow. That was so nice. The strange thing is that both morning sickness and the sore boobs kicked in again in the evening. Weird.

QOTD for RO's - Have you broken the news to the big sisters/brothers? If not - when do you think you will? I haven´t and I won´t until November or maybe christmas. DD is 3.5yo and does suspect something though as she seems to have very fine antennae for that. While we were on vacation, she asked me why my belly was so big. I blushed and said "Oh you know, my belly is always that big." And she rolled her eyes as if I was totally dumb and said with an unnerved tone: "No mommy, I was asking you the baby question!" :D
Last time when I was pregnant, she found out very early as well. Which made it especially hard when I had the m/c. It´s natural that DD had a hard time to understand that but that made it even harder for me. She said some pretty hurtful things like "Look, two boys and none of them died in their mother´s belly" or "Why do you want another baby? It will die again in your belly anyway." So I´m waiting this time until the second trimester. Half a year is still a long time to wait for a child but since we plan to tell everyone in mid November, I don´t want DD to find out from somebody else.

I wanted to scan both ultrasound pictures from 8w1d and 9w1d but somehow I can´t get the scanner to work. I will ask DH tonight what´s wrong with it. But I´m brave enough to post a 9w belly shot. Anonymous, but still brave. :p

http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i101/bellabonga/DSC04363.jpg

[Sunshine]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm 12 WEEKS TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*Doing a happy dance*
heeeeeeeeee:D

I was looking at this thread on lj, and they were talking about just when the 2nd trimester starts. I have been going by the 13th week......well, this lady who teaches prenatal, and also posted a website, said that 12weeks is the LAST DAY of the 1st trimester....:confused: And that 12w1d is the first day of the 2nd trimester...........
Kind of weird, but if I go by that:p Tomorrow I am in the 2nd trimester!
Here is the site she mentioned as well.
http://www.intmed.mcw.edu/clincalc/pregnancy.html
It says today is the last day of my 1st trimester........Weird, huh?
I know that everyone goes by different dates. I have books that say 12, 13 AND 14 weeks, but whatever! LOL!
Too bad my due date still isnt the 3rd, I'd be 12w1d today!

gf&js~You know what? I think I asked you that before! LOL! When we went to the States I found it crazy to see the differences is certain products......I know alot is the same, but alot isnt! I remember talking about eating Rockets. And I meant the candy rocket, not Smarties. Which I guess Smarties, the chocolate candy, are called! So strange!

Bella~You look GREAT!!!!!!!!!! I'm so happy the morning sickness is gone for you too. You must have been scared to have the hot flashes, but SO GREAT you got to see your baby and everything was going better than well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YAY!

[CMW02]

Sunshine: congrats on 12w today! Its such a milestone and feels sooooo good to get there.
FWIW, I too, think of the start of Tri 2, at 13w. :)


LILRTL: I can identify w/you on all counts! Ligament pains, running after a todder=no *me* time, and missing the "excitement" of the 1st time around.
But, I'm beginning to get excited again with this one. Just took a bit longer! :D

Bella: wow. You look great!! My DD is just 2yrs (next month), so she doesnt really understand when mommy says "we are going to have another baby!"
She hears baby..and runs to get her dolly. LOL

Oh, and Sunshine, we actually did the Integrated Screen (to look for markers for Trisomy 18, Downs etc) which included both a bloodscreen and an ultrasound.
IF either test came back "positive", then we would have considered either CVS or an Amnio, but I was NOT looking forward to that.
Thankfully, both tests were returned as NEGATIVE, so we can breathe easily.
Last time we tested positive, an declined the amnio, so we had a rough pg with worry..although the positive side was that we had a LOT of ultrasounds which was kinda cool!

Yeah. I broke out the maternity clothes this week myself too.
My lower belly hasnt changed much, but seems I'm *popping* out higher, right under my breast bones, so I look rather funny. UGH.

[Chicksinger]

I don't have much time, just wanted to say--

foxyboo I hope your dreams get better!! Some of my dreams last time were disturbing (once dreamt I ate a whole can of chocolate covered almonds--including the CAN!--and that the baby was stuck in the can in my stomach:rolleyes: ), but really, most were good sex dreams.

bellabonga You look beautiful!

I don't feel sick today. I hope the nausea is ending this week...

[bellabonga]

Sunshine, congratulations for reaching the magical 12 weeks! :) I have heard 12, 13 and 14 weeks as the start of the second trimester and am never sure which one is correct. I would probably see 13 weeks as the correct date but whatever. You think I look great? Wasn´t big the right word? :p

CMW02, that is too cute with your daughter! :D Mine just tried breastfeeding with her doll and me as my friend just had a preemie this week and we visited them in the hospital. DD´s doll first drank milk from my boob and then she ate some bread out of it. ;)

Chicksinger, I don´t feel beautiful at all at the moment because I hate this stage where everyone wonders "is she pregnant or just fat?". Right now I have a bit of a hard time hiding the belly because we want to wait another three weeks before we tell anyone.

The nausea came back yesterday night and has been here all day but I´m okay with that. Better than being scared. I have to eat at least every two hours or I get so nauseated that I have a hard time to eat anything at all. If I go too long without food, chocolate is the only thing I can eat. So I had lots of chocolate lately. :o I even have a hard time drinking enough because I don´t like anything at the moment. So I´m mostly mixing water and acid-reduced juices.

Hope everyone is feeling okay and you´ll have a great weekend! :)

[foxyboo751]

bellabonga ~ You barely have a pooch! I only wish I was that small! I already had a minor pooch due to some extra weight, so...now I look like I should be 4-5 months or something. I'm almost 6 feet tall, so it probably just seems a lot bigger to me, but EVERYONE knows now.

It doesn't help either that DH is being such a jerk! I don't know what's going on with him but last night he told me I needed to start exercising to try to lose some weight before I put on too much. He also said that only "FAT" people gain weight everywhere and skinny people only gain weight in their stomach. :eek: I couldn't believe he said that! He really had me on an emotional roller coaster yesterday. Uggghhhh! No wonder I'm having nightmare dreams!:mad: :mad: :mad:

I feel great though, and I don't think I'm that large. Neither does anyone else I know. He's just got something going on with him lately.

Thanks for letting me vent, I just sometimes feel like I have no one else to talk to! That's why I love CC!!:D

[CMW02]

Foxy: I'm sorry to hear about your DH's comments.
FWIW, I think a lot of 1st time dad's go thru a kind of "freak out" stage, although it can manifest itself in many ways. (ie, being distant, mean, rude comments, lack of desire, etc)

With my last pg, DH totally distanced himself from me/the pg, and it wasnt until baby was actually born, did he turn into his usual super loving caring guy again. Oh, and the totally ironic part was MY-um- how to say- "desires" were upped, and he wouldnt touch me with a 10foot pole!
It freaked him out to think about it..even though he never admitted to that. :p

Turned out that he was a nervous wreck about becomming a father and all the looming added responsibility. And the SF lacking, was him being freaked about being intimate...um, when the little one was in there. LOL :D

THIS time however, I'm making sure we keep active.

Anyone else's hubbys freaking out in any way, or *not wanting* to DTD since you've become PG? Just curious. ;)

hang in there Foxy and try not to let his comments get you down.

[giry76]

CMW02 We haven't DTD since this baby was concieved. We are a very intimate couple so we make up for it in other ways though. At about 8 weeks I mentioned something about it and DH said he was nervous and wanted to wait until I was out of the first trimester. We had a m/c in the spring and DTD then so he didn't want to chance anything this time. I am 12 weeks today so probably the next time the mood hits me... ;) Those sex dreams have been holding me over though.

[Sunshine]

Not getting my email notifications.....will be back later on....just wanted to subscribe again, in case I somehow deleted all my subscriptions:confused:

[suzfuzsunflower]

Foxyboo - I'm sorry about your DH's comments. My DH is going to be a first time father as well, and while he has been supportive of me and cared for me during this time, he is also very distant from the pregnancy. He told me today that he sometimes forgets that we are having a baby :rolleyes: b/c I am the one that is carrying it, I don't look really pregnant, and I'm not feeling incredibly sick all the time. I am hoping that once we get further along he will acknowledge it more, and be more excited (of course he is excited....but I hope he will act more excited). I think it will be more "real" for him once we find out the gender.

I hope that everyone has a great weekend! DH and I are going out to a restaurant (non-smokey one) to watch a football game....and I am just waiting for my next appointment. Less than 4 weeks to go! I hope that my little baby is doing well.

I should have the Fifths Disease test results back on Monday or Tuesday. I really hope that I am immune.

[emilyln]

Hey everyone! Glad to hear so many heartbeats out there!

We get out first ultrasound on Monday, and we're hoping that that will help this pregnancy feel a little more real to us both. The first time around, everything was new. We ran out and bought onesies, and thought about nurseries, names, and how to tell everyone. We took all the classes and read as much as possible. This time is different tho. It was only a year ago that we were here so we kinda feel like we just did this. Which...come to think of it, could be a negative thing, cuz we might forget some stuff thinking that we already know everything. So, we're thinking about taking the class again, just to "refresh". Anyway, that's not for a while still. The most important thing is to hear the heartbeat and make sure the baby is okay :)

M/s is okay right now. A little icky in the morning, a little icky at night, but GREAT in the afternoon!

DH and I celebrated our anniversary (10.31 is 4 years!!) last night. We got a babysitter for DD and we went out to dinner and then to a Haunted House! My first time ever and it was SO MUCH FREAKING FUN!!! I highly recommend it to everyone out there! Screaming, holding onto DH...it was great!

As to how DH is acting about the pregnancy...he's pretty normal. It's harder for guys tho, cuz they don't change at all really. They just have to watch us change and, tho I think they're glad it's us and not them that has to go through all this, I still think there is a tiny bit of jealousy in there, that we get to be so close to the baby. I guess we just have to try and help them feel included as to what we're feeling, and how the baby is growing, and of course, when the baby starts kicking, helping them to feel that too. And they probably feel a lot of pressure too. Responsibility of taking care of a family now, and trying to be a good role model. I just think it might be tough for them too. Just remember that they love us, and tho they might be insensitive sometimes, they do love the baby and are excited.

Wow, I wrote a ton! Have a great weekend girls! Will write on Monday after the ultrasound! So excited (and a lot scared too....) :)

[Steve's Sweety]

Yay, I'm in double digits now! :D

DH's reaction:
I think DH is reacting differently this time around, but he thinks I'm just being sensitive. :rolleyes:
I don't blame him if he's nervous though, b/c I had really bad PPD with DS and don't wish that on anyone, or their DH!

Telling big bro:
We've been planning to wait a while to tell DS, but he has really been into babies lately when we see one somewhere so I have asked him a couple times if he wants one at his house. Luckily he has said yes. ;) Then today, out of the blue he told me he wants a baby at his house, so I decided to tell him that we'd be getting one in the spring time (thought I doubt he understood what that was) but that it had to grow in mommy's belly for a while first. To that he exclaimed "I don't want a baby in my belly!" LOL, 2 yr olds are a crack up.
I don't plan to say anything more about it or really try to explain it until I am really showing or he can feel the baby kick, but I think I'll keep telling him the same thing I told him today if he brings it up again.

Dreams:
Add me to the bad dream club and the sex dream club! I guess at least they are balancing each other out, LOL!

Forgot to mention last time that I have my next appt on Nov. 8 when I'll be around 12 wks and should be able to hear the h/b! :D


Also, just in case I am confused...giry76 IS also on the green team. You WANT to be on the green team, right?Yeah, I just said that b/c she said they might find out and not tell anyone and didn't know what color team that put her on, and that is what we might do also. :)

[Sunshine]

CMW02~Thanks for the congrats!!! I really didnt feel like I was ever going to see 12weeks! And thanks for the info about the screening too! We decided we would do the same as you did last time, I cant imagine how much you would worry, but we also decided the amnio just isnt worth it....

Chicksinger~Hope the m/s has stayed away!

bellabonga~THANK YOU! Hitting 12 weeks was amazing! I just didnt feel I would make it that far:D
And YES you look great! Not HUGE! I cant wait until we are all huge tho:D heehee!
And YUM for chocolate! I bought some girl guide cookies on the weekend, BUT they arent the normal girl guide cookies. They are chocolate covered mints! OMG they are good!

foxyboo751~Sorry about what your DH said to you:( I told my DH that in a warning type of way.....he now knows not to say the same thing.....

suzfuzsunflower~Hope you had fun wathing the FB game! And GOOD LUCK with the test results!

emilyln~YAY for your first u/s today!!!!!!!! Happy Belated anniversary to you! The haunted house sounds like ALOT of fun! I havent been to one for probably 10 years!
HAVE FUN TODAY!

Steve's Sweety~Happy Double Digits!



Hope everyone is well!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am feeling better each day! I am still waiting for results from my blood test, so that is my new worry. I know the baby is fine, so now it is worry about the blood tests.:rolleyes: Does this worrying ever end?
Had a nice weekend. Got to tell some more people about the pregnancy that live out of town! And we had some friends over for supper last night.

Anyhow, hope everyone is well!

[LILRTL]

I need to get in here today and catch up on all of you, and do replies in my own journal. BUT I thought you would like to see u/s pictures. ;-)

Lil' Shrimp is measuring perfectly. Heartrate was even HIGHER today - 185 bpm. To date, I have gained 1 lb. my entire pregnancy (I started counting the day I found out), so I am extremely pleased with that. By 10 weeks with Zach, I had gained over 10 lbs. Yikes!!


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y88/lrlynch04/10weeks1day2.jpg

I go back 11/20 - ultrasound always included. ;)

[Chicksinger]

LILRTL What a great picture! I'm so glad you dropped it off!

*sigh* Thursday was just a fluke. I have been sooooo sick, all weekend and today, too. Even had to throw up in the car on the way to a baby shower (someones else's!) on Sunday. (Used a gallon ziplock bag that was in my purse--the things you learn from watching the bulimia show on Oprah! :rolleyes: ) DH brought me tea with ginger and some toast in bed today, and that helped a little to have it before I tried to get up. (I'm so dizzy from not keeping any food down for 3 days.) This is so much worse than my first pregnancy; I have no idea what to expect now.

[KeliAnn]

Hi ladies!

Super cute picture, LILRTL!

I had my first appt and u/s today, so I'll have to scan it and drop it off sometime tonight. Everything looks good, and I've only gained 1.5 lbs. Didn't get to see or hear the heartbeat, but seeing the bouncing and waving baby was enough for me. :)

The baby measured 10w 6d, so my new due date is May 15, 2007 and my next appointment is 11/21. I won't have another u/s until 18 weeks, but if Baby H cooperates, we'll be able to find out the sex then.

Oh yes, sex dreams are abounding, except it's not always with good people. Last night, it was with Hulk Hogan. Yuck.

I've had a tiiiny pooch for a while now, but it's mostly due to bloating and bowel distention. Some days are poochier than others. :)

[Monty]

Hi Ladies,

Sorry I've been MIA.......my follow up dr. appt was not what I had ever thought it would be. Instead of my HCG levels doubling, they drop in half. So with that , and the fact the baby was almost 3 weeks smaller that it should have been, doc told me to prepare for a miscarriage. Ofcourse, not the news I had been wanting to hear, and I fell apart shortly after that (good thing DH went with me). To make a long story short, I miscarried on my birthday (Saturday) and have been in major pain ever since. I did not realize that you can get labor like pains for days during a miscarriage! It's been a sad couple of days around our house, but we are trying to look at the positive aspects, and my husband and I bought a Siberian Husky puppy to help fill the void :) My best to all of you, I'll be back to see all your H & H bundles of joys. Thanks for all the support last week.

Johnna

[Chicksinger]

Monty I am so sorry for your loss. I'm glad that your DH could be there with you. I hope your pain (physical pain, at least) gets better very soon.

[Sunshine]

LILRTL~OMG, look at your cute little bean:) CONGRATS! And OMG, only 1 pound? Lucky you:D

Chicksinger~I'm sorry m/s has been kicking you in the butt:(

KeliAnn~LMAO...Hulk Hogan? *giggle*
That is SUCH great news tho!!!!!

Monty~I am so sorry for your loss......Take Care.

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We are all so sorry for your loss Monty. You will be in our thoughts.

[giry76]

Monty I am so sorry for your loss.

[suzfuzsunflower]

Monty - I was just thinking of you today....I'm so sorry. :(

[suzfuzsunflower]

KeliAnn - Yay for a great dr. appointment and ultrasound!

Chicksinger - I'm sorry that you're sick. Ugh, throwing up in the car must be horrible! I hope that with the end of the 1st trimester you start to feel better. :)

LILRTL - What a cute ultrasound picture! Thanks for dropping it off! :)


I spoke with the nurse today...and I am immune to Fifth's Disease...one less thing to worry about! I am still having some anxiety related to the pregnancy. I hope that my little baby is OK. Just a little over 3 weeks until my next appointment!

Question for you all: Are you going to get a flu shot? I am conflicted...

[LILRTL]

Monty I am so, so sorry for your loss.

Flu Shot My doctor told me today that it is "recommended". However, I have never, ever gotten one. And it's not that I'm so confident that I won't get the flu. It's just that I have NO idea what my reaction to the flu shot would be, and I don't really want to find out while pregnant. ;) My doc was okay with this.

[jessmaine]

Monty: So sorry for you loss. I hope that your new puppy brings you loads of joy!

[emilyln]

Monty: Take care sweetie, so sorry...

Chicksinger: The Dr. told me today that m/s is worse with the 2nd child. Yippee for us, right? Lol

Suzfuz: I got a flu shot last year when I was pregnant, and I read again today that pregnant moms should all get the flu shot, and it's safe to get it in the first trimester. I got mine when I was in the 3rd trimester last time and everything was fine. If they offer them free again this year, I'll be getting it for sure!

Had my ultrasound today! It went great and the office got a new u/s machine that puts everything right on DVD for us, so we could take it home too! It's so weird, but I really didn't think there was going to be a baby there. For some reason I've had a really hard time believing that I'm pregnant again. I was talking about it with DH, and I think it's partly hard to believe because so many people that I know are having a really hard time conceiving. We are just so totally blessed, all of us, to have these little babies. And now that I've seen him/her, it makes it so real and wonderful to me! Now I can start really enjoying it (barring the m/s of course) and have fun telling the rest of the family!

So, stats-wise, I was measuring right on track and my new due date is May 27. My next appointment is November 20.

[KeliAnn]

Monty: I'm so sorry for your loss. You and DH will be in my thoughts and prayers. Enjoy your new puppy!

[Hawaii2SJ]

Monty sorry for your loss....(((hugs)))

LILRTL very cute picture of the little one!

FluShot I get one every year since I'm an xray tech in a busy hospital. I had one when I was PG with DS and everything was fine. I plan on getting one if I ever get in contact with my new OB.

So...I recently had to change medical facilities since I moved to a different city. I am sooooooo pissed since I've been trying to get my appointments rescheduled with my new OB for OVER a week! I haven't had any blood tests yet and I'm going on my 13th week soon. I work for this HMO and I can't believe the crap I'm going thru. I miss my old DR and may just see her and take the 45 min drive out to get my appointments met. I'm going nuts!! Hopefully I get a call tomorrow:rolleyes: .....thanks, I needed to vent that one out:o

[Amy_6405]

Monty - I'm so sorry for your loss, you and your DH are in my thoughts.

LILRTL - What a cute picture! I can't wait to see my little one now! :D

Suzfuz - I'm getting a flu shot, I didn't get one last year and got the flu so I figured i'd play it safe this year. My doctor recommended getting one and since they are offering them at work for $5 I figured why not.


In other news, we told our families over the weekend and they were so excited. It feels so good to be able to let people know! I still haven't told people at work except my supervisor but I haven't raised any eyebrows yet anyway so nobody is asking.
I have been feeling really queasy if I get hungry so i've been snacking a lot lately it seems. But so far thats the worst of my m/s, hopefully it doesn't get worse.

[Monty]

Thank you ladies.

[Sunshine]

Flu Shot~Not getting one. I am too close to the 1st trimester(Which my doc didnt want to issue it in the 1st...), and I have never had one before. DH however got one.

emilyln~How GREAT you got the pics on DVD! That is so neat!!!!

Hawaii2SJ~WOW. I'm so sorry for everything you are going through. That really sucks.

Amy_6405~Thats great you told your families over the weekend!!!!!


~Nothing too new with me. Just having alot of crazy dreams. So many dreams I am still having troubles sleeping.......
Hope all is well with everyone!

[KeliAnn]

Just dropping off our first picture of Baby H!

http://static.flickr.com/79/277800824_e4c354723e.jpg

Baby's measuring 2 days ahead of schedule, and the doctor said that s/he looks perfect.

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[Sunshine]

KeliAnn~AWE! Your baby looks GREAT!

[gf&js]

flu shot - yep - we are all going on Thursday. I'd rather avoid the flu if I can and if this helps a little - I'm all over it!

I finally broke down and let people know today at work. My management team knew but beyond that - not many. It's kind of funny to see all the different reactions!

Things are plugging along here. We just went to see a different photog to take our 2 yr olds pics (we won a certificate at a silent auction) but I think we are going to pass. He does great work - but wants $95 for an 8x10. Not framed - just for the picture. Nice guy and great work - just not worth it. And we even spent a small fortune on our wedding photog (who I think did better work than this guy) and she doesn't even charge that much for the prints. Why can't a win just a small lottery? ;)

[daphne]

Hi ladies! I hope you don't mind if I tag along here - I had my 1st appt today & my ob estimated my due date at 6/1. I've been in the June thread for a couple of weeks, but wanted to hedge my bets ;) (hi Erin!!)

I go back for an u/s in late Nov (date tbd), which will more accurately date my pregnancy (there's no good date of lmp to go by since I had a very long, odd cycle the month before I got pg).

CC Name: daphne
Me: 33
DH: 33
Married: 8/03
TTC: 9/06
BFP: 9/23/06
EDD: 6/1/07
Gender Prediction: ?
Any other children: DS 12/04

[KeliAnn]

Congrats and welcome, daphne!

Flu shot: I didn't get one last year and got the flu, so I'll definitely be getting one this year.

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[Amy_6405]

daphne - Congratulations! Welcome to the thread

[LILRTL]

KeliAnn Beautiful little bean you have there! :D

daphne Congrats & Welcome to you!!! :)

[Sunshine]

daphne~CONGRATULATIONS! Welcome to the thread!


~Not much to say. Our prenatal class starts on Monday, so I am getting pretty excited for that.
Hubby has to help our friends move on the weekend, so I am going to stay home and relax.

Belly is getting bigger everyday, I swear........It's kind of fun for me and hubby to watch it get more puffy:p

[bellabonga]

Welcome, daphne! :)

Sunshine, have you already started wearing maternity clothes? I think with my first pregnancy, I was completely in maternity during my 13th week.


My belly is growing like crazy this time and I look huge! Much worse than on the picture of 9w0d. It´s already getting hard to hide which is why I´m avoiding to meet my friends and am only leaving the house with a closed jacket. We still want to wait until after the first trimester screening to tell everyone. So that´s two more weeks. We´ll see if we can wait that long. And too bad that I have only two jeans left that I can close.

Tomorrow I have another ultrasound to confirm that the baby is alive and well. I´m nauseous 24/7, very tired and my boobs hurt, so I think everything is fine. Still it will be good to see it. Too bad that DH can´t come with me because he will have to watch DD who still does not know about the new baby.

[Chicksinger]

bellabonga You mentioned nausea--are you eating? What are you eating? I just seem to be getting sicker, and I've lost so much weight. I am definitely a little dehydrated, but I just can't keep anything down, or if I do, it only works for one day and the next day that makes me sick, too. Any good tricks?

[jessmaine]

Welcome daphne!

I just got back from my first ultrasound. I guess it seems super real now. I measured at 9 weeks and my due date is still 5/27. It had a heartrate of 185. I kept thinking how can this little peanut be making me so sick :(

i still am battling extreme M/S. I am on Zofran but it is not doing much. About this time of day 3 to 4 ish, I am done! I am so tired and then the throwing up starts :(((
Chicksinger : Call you doctor and get some anti nausea drugs, they will help you keep down a least a little. If you are super dhydrated you need fluids, Dhydration is a nasty cycle. The more you throw up the more you get dhydrated and the more you get dhyrdated hte more you throw up. I would call your Dr and get a few bags of IV fluids and you will feel better instantly and try the drugs. I took them the entire time with Paige and she is fine.You can't carry on a decent life feeling so bad.

[Sunshine]

bellabonga~Yup, I have 1 pair of maternity pants and I wear them to work everyday:p When I get home i usually put on a pair of DH's sweats:p LOL! I definately dont fit into my regular pants anymore.
YAY for another u/s tomorrow! Cant wait to hear how much your baby has grown:D

Chicksinger~You know what really helped me? Cheddar and Potato perogies, and popsicles:p LOL! I was eating 3 popsicles a day! For whatever reason they helped calm my belly enough for me to eat!

jessmaine~That is SO GREAT!!!! I'm happy you got to see your little baby!

[foxyboo751]

bellabonga~I broke down and went shopping this weekend because my favorite pair of brown cords that I last Monday wouldn't zip or button on Wed! JC Penny's has a very small maternity section, but they had a major sale this weekend and I was able to pick up a bunch of shirts for $6 each and some pants and capris on sale. The maternity pants/skirts are still a little big and fall down a bit, but I'm sure in a few days, they'll fit just right.

Good news! DH has stopped being such a jerk (for the time being). Apparently, he feels like he's under a lot of pressure to make extra money, he has to be the best man at a wedding in 2 wks, and lots of other stuff. Of course, you know what they say..."when you're mad, you take it out on those you love the most".

Also...I had my first sex dream last night! It was a little wierd, but then...(TMI ALERT) I got some for real for the first time since I found out I was PG! It's been quite a roller-coaster ride this week/end.

Next appt is Monday, Oct 30 instead of Tues cause the Dr. has surgery scheduled for Tues (for another mom). Although, I don't think I'm gonig to get another u/s, so I'm jealous of all of you who are and have been showing DH your 10 wk u/s "Look, this is what our baby looks like right now too!!!"

Alright, off to do some laundry!

[Rico'sAlice]

Hi! I have very limited internet access right now, which is why I haven't posted in a long time. Everything is going well at this point. I'm over my MS and have more energy. I am very emotional, but it's ok.
We are Team Green, since I won't be having any ultrasounds, there's no way to fin d out the gender until the baby is here! No other updates or appointments thus far.

[bellabonga]

Chicksinger, when we were on vacation in Florida (6w-8w) I nearly ate nothing because of the nausea. Even the thought of food made me sick and I had a hard time to get anything down. I think the heat added to that. It got worse because I could not eat so regularly. The past two weeks at home, I have been eating nonstop. :o I found out that I can battle nausea by eating. So I have to eat at least once every hour or every two hours or I get so sick that I can´t eat anything. So I´m pretty sure I´ve already gained lots of weight in those past two weeks. And I have to weight myself with clothes today in my obgyn´s office. :eek: Ginger Ale used to help me a bit with nausea in my previous pregnancies. This time chicken broth and pumpkin soup were okay in my non-eating period.

jessmaine, hope you´ll feel better soon!

Sunshine, how about a belly shot? ;)

foxyboo, I know what you mean with too big maternity pants! I bought just one at Burlington Coat Factory because it was quite nice and only $14.98 but the only time I wore it, it became more and more ultra-lowrise... :D So as long as I still have non-maternity pants left, I leave the maternities on the attic.

I haven´t reached the sex dream phase yet but I dreamt every night recently. More the action-filled type of dreams but still unusual for me. Usually I´m too tired to dream. But it probably has something to do with the fact that I now go to bed two hours earlier than usual and so stay in bed long enough to reach the dream stage of sleep.

[Sunshine]

foxyboo751~Thats GREAT about DH! I can understand why a man would feel that way! My hubby has had his moments as well:)
And WoooooHoooooooo for getting some.

Rico'sAlice~That is so great that you are feeling so good! And I wonder if you ever get over the emotions. I havent had m/s for awhile now, and I am still an emotional mess! LOL!

bellabonga~I'm 13 weeks tomorrow so I'll have DH take a pic with the shirt down for me to share:) Altho it will be a headless shot like yours;) I'm not ready for that yet! LOL! I actually had to take my wedding set and promise ring off this morning my fingers have gotten so swollen:confused: I dont get it..........I'm only 13 weeks?!?!?

~~~~~~~~~~~~~
So I cant wear my wedding set or promise ring anymore, and I am TOTALLY PISSED about that........*sob* My fingers have started to swell, and I was so shocked about that!
DH was starting to worry about the baby yesterday as he was talking to a co-workers yesterday who had bad post-partum depression and also had a m/c at 4 months. SO he rubs my belly and says to the baby "I hope you are okay....." LOL!
He talks to the baby all the time. I woke up in the middle of a nap on the couch the other day and I seem to talk in my sleep. I asked him a question While sleeping, and so he rubs mylegs and tells me softly that its okay, I am sleeping....I got all mad at him b/c he wouldnt answer my question, instead he tells me I am sleeping. WTF! So he starts laughing at me and asks me what I wanted. And I honestly couldnt remember. So he says to the baby "Your mother is grumpy"
LOL!

Anyways.....hope everyone is well!

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[gymwidow]

Hi ladies! Another June mom here following a couple of our members over..... I'm due June 12, but am expecting twins, so I'm figuring I might end up being a May mommy after all! I hope it's okay if I follow along