PG/Mom Check In - Week of 1/21

[aegis2005]

Pregnant

Terri (may07wedding) due 1/10/2013 (Team Blue)

Kate (mskateb) due 2/1/2013 (Team Blue)

Heather (aegis2005) due 2/22/2013 (Team Blue)

Aly (alzi) due 3/15/2013 (Team Green)

Jen (mrsjenrn) due 3/29/2013 (Team Blue)

Lauren (babybchbum) due 4/30/2013 (Team Blue)

Tasha (tashaandsage) due 5/28/2013 (Team Pink)

Kim (kimandross) due 8/12/2013

Moms

Liz (aidensmom) mom to Aiden (1/25/2008)

Kim (kimandross) mom to Quinn (2/25/2008)

Kate (mskateb) mom to Lily (7/26/2008)

Kathy (mrsjason) mom to Macy (12/8/2009)

Danielle (dvroxy) mom to MacKenzie (4/10/2010) and Madeline (7/23/2012

Jen (mrsjenrn) mom to Zoe (2/17/2011)

Jennifer (jennifer8080) mom to Kennedy (2/19/2011) and Caleb (8/6/2012)

Chelsea (mrschelseap09) mom to Lila (3/11/2011)

Tasha (tashaandsage) mom to Maisy (3/22/2011) and Beckett (1/28/2008)

Mayette (etteyam) mom to Sophia (5/3/2011) and Juliana (11/14/2009)

Marissa (amellis2) mom to Amelia and Abigail (6/4/2011)

(lovethesun) mom to Mason (7/22/2011)

Lauren (babybchbum) mom to Triston (8/8/2011)

Sara (sara76) mom to Amelia (12/27/2011)

Meghan (mrsmew) mom to Ellie (3/29/2012)

Melissa (mellis74) mom to Mia (4/27/2012)

Shawna (mrsshawanab) mom to Blake (5/22/2012)

Jen (jen812) mom to Dominic (5/31/2012)

Angela (loskadoodle) mom to Drew (6/28/2012)

Janelle (dearselah) mom to Selah (6/29/2012)

Krystal (krystalskitsch) mom to Cannon (9/9/2012)

Kara (April17) mom to Ethan (9/14/2012)

Carolyn (moonstone523) mom to Samantha (9/30/2012)

Stephanie (surfbetty530) mom to Lauryl (10/14/2012)

[aegis2005]

Had an appointment last Friday and baby is still breeched. Have an ultrasound this upcoming Friday to see if versioning is an option or if we schedule a c section, and hope he turns before. My gut is telling me we'll be scheduling a c section - probaly because the way the OB said it (I have fibroids, and last check the umbilical cord was really close to baby's neck).



I woke up in the middle of the night and had a melt down - terrified I was going to have this baby before 4-5 weeks from now and feeling completely unprepared. My mind started racing and I had a hard time getting back to sleep. I hate that feeling.

[mskateb]

Has anyone heard from May07?

I had an appt this morning and despite a week of never-ending Braxton Hicks contractions, I have made no progress and am still at 4 cm dilated. Doctor says that's all normal. I'm still ahead of my due date, so I have nothing to whine about, but when you get told you're already at 4, it's hard not to think that you might have a baby in your arms soon, y'know?

My office threw a surprise mini-shower for me last Friday, which was really sweet; I was really surprised. Somehow everyone walked by me and was in the breakroom, and I had no idea I was all alone. I was actually focused on my work, lol. Khan was there, too, but it was also a surprise to him. :-)

Heather, I would say something about trying to relax and all that, but the same thing happened to me the other night. We'll be fine, I'm sure.

[jen812]

D has conjunctivitis. Awesome. Poor baby can't catch a break. He just got over a nasty cold, now he has to deal with this. I hate daycare.

[melis74]

We're all still in varying stages of sickness, but Mia & I are over the hump...I think...knock on wood. H, not so much. Mia ate some graham crackers like a champ this weekend, I'm loving it when she adds something new to her food intake.

My Stepson and his wife had their baby! Our Granddaughter, Avery Rose, was born on Sunday. She weighed 6lbs, 8oz and was 19 1/2". She is adorable and so tiny compared to Mia. I can't wait for the girls to be older so they can play!

[kimandross]

I'm friends with May07 on FB and she had him on the 17th, her birthday.

I had my 2nd appt on Thursday and all went pretty well, except that the midwife couldn't find the h/b with the Doppler, but she immediately wrote me a "scrip" for an u/s, since they don't do them in their office. Yay for another turn with the dildo cam! Tech said everything was great, h/b was 179, and baby is measuring exactly to my LMP due date. So happy I got that reassurance. The midwife did say with a previous c/s it can be hard to find the h/b this early due to the scar tissue blocking the sound and it pushing up my blood vessels so the sound from them overtakes any other sounds.

I'm already low on iron, so I started iron supplements, yay. I had pregnancy induced anemia with Q and in April of 2011 I was hospitalized for extremely low hemoglobin and had 4 pints of blood transfused. No one was ever able to tell me why that happened. Anyway, the iron pills are great for iron and great for constipating a person. I had a wonderful incident yesterday while at Disney that involved a lot of grossness from both ends. So glamorous.

[sara76]

Omg Kim you mention a Disney incident like that so casually. I'm in awe. I'm such a wimp when it comes to that stuff.

Not much new here. Amelia is starting to play hard, she's able to climb onto her bouncing and riding toys without me and can entertain herself with her zillions of toys for a long time. She's also getting pretty loud as anyone who is friends with me on Facebook can see. Just growing up fast.

[babybchbum]

Kim I hope this passes quickly. How did Q react to the news.

[alzi]

Well, my long headache went away. My back has been killing me, same spot all the time. Trying a heating pad and tylenol right now. Which is fun. I'm physically over it.

BUT I am SO not ready for this. I freaked out once, but am not even dealing. This baby is not invited to join the party a day early. I can't handle the thought that I could go sooner than 8 weeks from now. NOT READY.

But we are going to birth class this weekend, and the hospital tour the following weekend. I hope this makes me feel more ready?

Also - what do contractions feel like? I'm scared:(

[kimandross]

Well, I didn't actually besmirch the good name of Disney. It actually happened in the bathroom at the Hess station by the Boardwalk hotel, so more fitting I think.

Quinn took the news really well, much better than I thought. He's very excited and talks a lot about what he's going to do as a big brother. The day we told him he asked me if it was a girl one. I said a girl what? He said a girl baby, I want a girl baby. So I guess that's his order. We shall see.

[sara76]

Alzi I'm a little nervous for you for the birth class. Here comes unsolicited advice. It might scare the shit out of you. They go over a lot of worst case scenarios. And in my case I didn't need any of it. Not even the hospital tour. For my delivery I checked in at admissions and was wheeled out 3 days later. Never even left my room once. I'm not saying don't take the class, just saying its not exactly the most pleasant time for the pregnant mom. You're uncomfortable, you have to pee, and Kathy is definitely going to whip out those foreceps. :/

Just remember, no one can predict the birth experience, the only thing you can control is how you see it. So just try and focus on the positives in there and have patience with H because the dads are the ones who really need the class. He is the one you're going to be looking to when the time comes ( NO sooner than 8 weeks from now). I feel like I know his sense of humor enough to know you might want to beat him at some point while practicing labor techniques, but have faith in him. He might joke but he will get you through everything.

Now the breast feeding class. That's different. That is positive and that will help you feel ready.

I'm soooo sad I can't go to your shower. But I'm definitely looking forward to eating delicious food and giving secret name baby lots of presents as soon as I get back

[alzi]

Sadly, I feel like I know a lot of the worst case scenarios just being on these boards. I've read a lot of bad birth stories. As long as I get the drugs I'll be ok. And yea, I know I'll want to punch H with his inappropriate jokes in the class lol. But he has A LOT to learn. So it's important.

I need to look into BF classes. That is next.

ETA: I'll miss you at the shower too, but you are going to have the best time in NY. And I'm looking forward to brunch!!

[aegis2005]

Jan 21, 2013 20:22:14 GMT -5 alzi said:

Sadly, I feel like I know a lot of the worst case scenarios just being on these boards. I've read a lot of bad birth stories. As long as I get the drugs I'll be ok. And yea, I know I'll want to punch H with his inappropriate jokes in the class lol. But he has A LOT to learn. So it's important.

I need to look into BF classes. That is next.

ETA: I'll miss you at the shower too, but you are going to have the best time in NY. And I'm looking forward to brunch!!

They do go over a lot of worst case scenarios, but that said I actually felt better after the class.  There's something about knowing what could happen that makes it feel less intimidating to me.  Maybe I'm just strange.    That said, look away when they show the video of the actual birth.  E did, I did not.  I wish I hadn't looked ...

That said, we found the visualization exercises to be goofy.  Yeah, when I'm having a contraction I'm going to picture myself on the beach.  E started being really goofy, which to me relieved the stress of the class. 

There's 2 BF classes a month at St. Joe's.  I'm taking the next one on Tuesday the 5th.  The one after that is the week of my due date (which is too close).  I'd assume there'd be one more early March then you're up against your due date. 

Oh and when you have a contraction - you'll know  

[amellis2]

Jan 21, 2013 15:06:48 GMT -5 kimandross said:

I'm friends with May07 on FB and she had him on the 17th, her birthday.

I had my 2nd appt on Thursday and all went pretty well, except that the midwife couldn't find the h/b with the Doppler, but she immediately wrote me a "scrip" for an u/s, since they don't do them in their office. Yay for another turn with the dildo cam! Tech said everything was great, h/b was 179, and baby is measuring exactly to my LMP due date. So happy I got that reassurance. The midwife did say with a previous c/s it can be hard to find the h/b this early due to the scar tissue blocking the sound and it pushing up my blood vessels so the sound from them overtakes any other sounds.

I'm already low on iron, so I started iron supplements, yay. I had pregnancy induced anemia with Q and in April of 2011 I was hospitalized for extremely low hemoglobin and had 4 pints of blood transfused. No one was ever able to tell me why that happened. Anyway, the iron pills are great for iron and great for constipating a person. I had a wonderful incident yesterday while at Disney that involved a lot of grossness from both ends. So glamorous.

Kim, I took solgar gentle iron for low iron during my pregnancy.  It is gentle on your tummy and won't constipate you.  It's also vegan and natural and crunchy, if any of that is a concern. 

[april17]

I was late to last week's post as I wanted to wait and see what Ethan's update was at his 4 month checkup.  He is getting so big!  Doctor says his height is that of an average 10-15 month old.  This kid is going to be tall!  I'm 5'11" and my hubby is 6'5", so we knew he wouldn't be small.

We have been doing good this last week with sleeping.  He has been fairly consistent in sleeping from 7p to between 5:30a/6:30a.  Woo-hoo!  Hopefully this keeps up.  I think we have completely stopped the middle of the night feedings. 

Can't believe he is almost 28 inches tall and 16lbs, 9oz.  He looks so much older than he is.

Went to International Plaza yesterday to walk around and he had such a good time watching the kids in the play area.  It's difficult for me to stay home all day, so I usuallt think of some reason to get out and about.  I might try that Weeplay class next Monday.  I think he will enjoy it.

[sara76]

April17, Amelia loves the international plaza play area! We've been to them all and that's the best because its so big and she gets beat up less . I'll meet you there sometime if you want. I know what you mean about staying in. I kept Amelia home yesterday and stayed home and cleaned and did laundry Sunday. After 2 days without an adventure I'm super antsy to finally go back into work tonight

[moonstone523]

Samantha is doing great. I love this age. We are over the 5 pm cry fest days. She has even slept through the night (like legit slept through the night. she has been sleeping 6+hours straight for a long time) last night and a few days straight last week. Please keep this up. However, I woke up with rock hard boobs, leaking like crazy. I just have to tell myself, this too shall pass.

Here is a super cute video. If you are friends with me on FB, you might have seen it. Sorry, have to share. These laughs are too cute not to. ETA:  She is obviously teething based on the amount of drool you are about to see.

[jen812]

Heather, that means you're next!!! I can wait a couple weeks though.

[melis74]

Baby giggles are the best! Thanks for sharing!

[mrsjenrn]

I've actually been feeling some Braxton Hicks contractions this time around. I remember feeling them once with Zoe. When I was at work yesterday we looked up my fetal monitoring tracing from when I was there with her, and it also showed my exams and there was a point where my labor stalled out. I hadn't realized it at the time. Things started progressing though and I got to pushing.....that is where I failed. Anyway, I had a growth u/s on Friday. I take it with a grain of salt since they can be so inaccurate. They were pretty dead on with Zoe, but that is not always the case. Speck is measuring 3 lb 13 oz, which is about on target with what Zoe was, maybe even a bit smaller. I was sort of encouraged by that, but I hope he doesn't get to be 11lbs or something! I still have 10 more weeks! I am getting even more tired and I just ignore comments from my H. Last night I told him I was tired (it was 10:30 and I had just worked a 12 hour day) and he said, "what else is new." Yeah, I love you and everything, but STFU. It is so irritating. I could do without the snarky comments. I don't see him growing a person.

I took my 3 hour glucose test today. My fasting BS was 105. The other day when I did it at work it was 110. I do not have high hopes that I will pass at this point. I have been eating so much better and feeling better though, and at my last appt I had only gained 14lbs, some of which is swelling anyway.

Zoe says more and more words all the time and I love it! She cracks me up every day and is so cute. I miss her like crazy during the day and I can't wait to go to nights in less than 2 weeks. I am bummed I have to work 3 nights a week now, but hopefully it won't be too bad.

[aegis2005]

Jan 23, 2013 12:47:51 GMT -5 jen812 said:

Heather, that means you're next!!! I can wait a couple weeks though.

[amellis2]

Jan 23, 2013 14:50:49 GMT -5 aegis2005 said:

Jan 23, 2013 12:47:51 GMT -5 jen812 said:

Heather, that means you're next!!! I can wait a couple weeks though.

That face.  It almost looks like, "This baby has to come out?!?!?"

[jen812]

Jan 23, 2013 14:50:49 GMT -5 aegis2005 said:

Jan 23, 2013 12:47:51 GMT -5 jen812 said:

Heather, that means you're next!!! I can wait a couple weeks though.

You need to post a belly pic. I'm so excited for you. You must look adorable!

[surfbetty530]

Heather, you are next on the list!!! Eeek- so excited for you... and believe me, you are prepared even if you think you aren't. Babies don't need a whole lot when they first come home.

Kim, that is cute "A girl one"- hehe!!! He'll be a good big brother!

Carolyn- love the video!!

Melissa- your new photo up is ADORABLE! Is this new?

Miss Lauryl is sleeping in her crib now. So proud... my girl is laughing and babbling all day long. I just love her. She is starting to really "play" with toys now. She has a Baby Einstein's radio thing-a-ma-jig and hits the button to play music any time it's in front of her. She also is grabbing things much more which is great but also annoying since my hair is already falling out! lol.

As far as I am concerned, I started the mini pill about a month ago and I've really become a raging b*tch. And it all goes toward DH. I am thinking about switching bc's because I feel so bad. Tonight he walked into L's room when I was trying to get her to sleep and I snapped "what are you doing in here? Get OUT!"... It was really mean. Afterwards, I apologized and I told him I think it is the mini pill (especially since I never talked to him like that before starting the pill). So, I need to call my Dr and find other options. sigh.

[melis74]

Jan 24, 2013 1:32:24 GMT -5 surfbetty530 said:

Melissa- your new photo up is ADORABLE! Is this new?

Miss Lauryl is sleeping in her crib now. So proud... my girl is laughing and babbling all day long. I just love her. She is starting to really "play" with toys now. She has a Baby Einstein's radio thing-a-ma-jig and hits the button to play music any time it's in front of her. She also is grabbing things much more which is great but also annoying since my hair is already falling out! lol.

As far as I am concerned, I started the mini pill about a month ago and I've really become a raging b*tch. And it all goes toward DH. I am thinking about switching bc's because I feel so bad. Tonight he walked into L's room when I was trying to get her to sleep and I snapped "what are you doing in here? Get OUT!"... It was really mean. Afterwards, I apologized and I told him I think it is the mini pill (especially since I never talked to him like that before starting the pill). So, I need to call my Dr and find other options. sigh.

Stephanie - Isn't it great when they start playing? Hope you can change your bc soon, that's no good!  Thanks, that pic is actually from a Fall mini session, but I feel it really represents her 'tude, LOL. I know I should have a more recent pic there, but I just can't get over that look..."WHY exactly am I sitting in a freaking bucket?". She did have happy faces that day though...
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