Pregnancy 2011-February

Mamatoabunch

Finally they get huge and the last thing you want is anyone to touch them or see you naked! Then they get more sore and start leaking etc etc....

LOL, I'm just the opposite.

Rachickidee

Pregnancy boobs are God's cruel joke on men. Finally they get huge and the last thing you want is anyone to touch them or see you naked! Then they get more sore and start leaking etc etc....

I agree! They are so sensitive! It's not right. I finally buckled down and bought a bigger bra. I have always been a C. I've hand issues with going to a D, but alas, I had no choice.

joonzgurl

I quit smoking about a year ago, it has not been too too hard but for the past few days I have been having these intense urges for a cigarette. I am so glad I am pregnant and thus there is no way I would touch the things. I hope I have enough will power after the baby is born to keep it up.

I am taking advantage of the energy I have today, while I have it. I have been doing a ton of cleaning, and once that is done I will move on to baking, and finally end up with accounting homework (my work has me taking an accounting course for the new position I took in September). maybe some yoga tonight if my body is not too sore.

Whew, busy day! Happy Saturday everyone!

brittonymiller

My crib bedding arrived yesterday! YAY! It's was more awesome than I had convinced myself it would be! Some pictures showed it being a much duller green & one showed it to be a brighter green. I saw a piece of it at Burlington when we were there & it was the lighter more powdery green (which I liked better than most of the pictures I had seen online) but the set I got IS the brighter more vibrant green which I LOVE! I had almost talked myself out of the bedding because I thought it was going to be the duller/more drab green. And, another awesome thing is that I ordered it on 2/8 and received it on 2/11... and when I ordered it, it was almost $20 less than it is right now! Yay! http://www.amazon.com/Carters-Elephant-Piece-Bedding-Green/dp/B0026O458Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1297522184&sr=8-1

Love the bedding!

AnneElise

I keep reading places that its so important to go to the dentist when pregnant. Do you guys know why this is?

Mamatoabunch

I keep reading places that its so important to go to the dentist when pregnant. Do you guys know why this is?

Your dental health is related to your overall health. You can have increased redness at the gums, gingivitis, in pregnancy, which can lead can even lead to preterm labor. Also, tooth decay can increase in pregnancy. The dentist can help w/ these these things, but more important than anything is to brush and especially floss everyday!

Mamatoabunch

I lost a pound this week, surprised, LOL. We are making Valentine cards today and trying out a new sugar cookie recipe for heart cut out cookies for a party on Monday. Tuesday is our 19th anniversary, dh planned a bunch of things to do including staying overnight at a very old hotel in Santa Fe. I am so excited!

ckmama

I keep reading places that its so important to go to the dentist when pregnant. Do you guys know why this is?

There's an old wives saying that you lose a tooth for every baby. My grandmother did. I've had some issues with my gums during this one, but I've been to the dentist for my checkup and they were just inflamed.

AmyMooreOrLess

Finally they get huge and the last thing you want is anyone to touch them or see you naked! Then they get more sore and start leaking etc etc....

LOL, I'm just the opposite.

Me, too! They went really big early on with my first pregnancy. Really big for me anyway (full 36 C). Now that I'm done nursing (as of Dec. 2010) they still haven't grown and they're not sore at all (very small 36 C - could probably be a B cup!). Weird.

@AnneElise - How is your rash? Did you figure out what it's from?

@LittleSpy - Love that bedding, too. I was looking at the very same when I was pregnant with my first (we didn't find out what we're having). As it turns out though we were in the middle of home renovations when our son arrived (was in a bassinet in our room anyway) and therefore still had no nursery. So I ordered blue and chocolate brown for him instead. Will probaby wait until our second baby is born before buying nursery bedding - the kids will share a room while they're young. If it's another boy maybe I'll order him the very same bedding!

ckmama

I ordered some of these sexy drawers

http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=13e1e57&Nao=0&hdnOnGo=true&Ne=840+4+877+878+5+961+6+29+3+598+11+15+12+506+10+23+585+596+1031+8+18+904+903+969+949+833&Ntt=maternity&SearchString=maternity&N=4294959029&SO=0&PSO=0&CmCatId=searchresults&mscssid=65d13c1c01a7c4549b4e44c1ae3ded51cxMnVNoVza3oxMnVNoVza3W200BADAEFE2185111041783DFAEC9382097B1104322

and was able to walk 2.5 miles today. I haven't been able to walk in over 2 weeks and couldn't walk too far in walmart, etc. without hurting. These are great so far. I was concerened about the reviews saying they ripped but I haven't had any issues. I tried all kinds of maternity belts and none of them worked or fit right or were just too bulky.

AnneElise

@AnneElise - How is your rash? Did you figure out what it's from?

No, My sister thinks maybe just from dry skin. Its just red and really dry... its on like my elbows and insides of my knees?

Mamatoabunch

No, My sister thinks maybe just from dry skin. Its just red and really dry... its on like my elbows and insides of my knees?

Rub some coconut oil into it, will works absolute wonders. It sounds like dry skin, but could also be excema, coconut oil will help both.

AmyMooreOrLess

No, My sister thinks maybe just from dry skin. Its just red and really dry... its on like my elbows and insides of my knees?

Rub some coconut oil into it, will works absolute wonders. It sounds like dry skin, but could also be excema, coconut oil will help both.

Mmmmm, and you'll smell like Hawaii.

Mamatoabunch

Mmmmm, and you'll smell like Hawaii.

LOL, only organic coconut oil smells like coconut, most have no smell at all.

MisdemeanorM

@AnneElise - How is your rash? Did you figure out what it's from?

No, My sister thinks maybe just from dry skin. Its just red and really dry... its on like my elbows and insides of my knees?

It's probably this crazy weather. I'm in TN too and this is the first year I have had really chapped skin. My entire hands looked like I had a huge allergic reaction (bright splotchy red) but they're just weather rashed (all the cleaning in moving out did not help I'm sure!)- to the point where my knuckles were starting to crack and bleed a little - i found a lotion that did not burn and so they feel a little better now. I remember they used to do that all the time in Chicago when I was little (and refused to wear gloves...)

joonzgurl

I lost a pound this week, surprised, LOL. We are making Valentine cards today and trying out a new sugar cookie recipe for heart cut out cookies for a party on Monday. Tuesday is our 19th anniversary, dh planned a bunch of things to do including staying overnight at a very old hotel in Santa Fe. I am so excited!

that sounds wonderful!

joonzgurl

I saw an info-mercial today for a Baby Bullet, made by the magic bullet people. My goodness it looks wonderful, natural baby food in seconds. I will be looking into reviews for these. Anyone have one?

MisdemeanorM

I saw an info-mercial today for a Baby Bullet, made by the magic bullet people. My goodness it looks wonderful, natural baby food in seconds. I will be looking into reviews for these. Anyone have one?

My brother had a magic bullet and loved it. Not sure on the baby bullet. He made batches then froze them in ice cube trays for easy portioning and transport. I bought baby food last time (because my kitchen was literally about 10 sq feet and my fridge/freezer like dorm sized) but I intend to just make it this time. It's so easy. I was thinking of picking up a bullet of some sort. I want to get back to smoothies for myself too and my blender sucks.

(Actually, I think he has a knock off magic bullet perhaps, I don't know if he's the type to pay $100 for a blender - but whatever he has / had, he loved. I would say don't go for the special baby one, but a regular one.)

MisdemeanorM

I keep reading places that its so important to go to the dentist when pregnant. Do you guys know why this is?

I love going to the dentist.LOVE it. seriously. But since losing insurance when graduating college I have only been once in the last 7 years I have thought for the last year or so that I might have a cavity though, but maybe it's just a weak spot, as it was a weak spot when i thought it was a cavity years ago. We spent $5k fixing hubby's teeth last year, i guess what's another $300 to get mine checked out? It's so much money though! I am a super brusher though, but awful at flossing regularly. :blushing:

ron2282

I lost a pound this week, surprised, LOL. We are making Valentine cards today and trying out a new sugar cookie recipe for heart cut out cookies for a party on Monday. Tuesday is our 19th anniversary, dh planned a bunch of things to do including staying overnight at a very old hotel in Santa Fe. I am so excited!

that's great - have a wonderful time!

AnneElise

I brush 2 times a day but I am so bad about flossing as well. I went to the dentist this past summer but have been so busy this year... uhg. Now that coaching is slowing down I will go again.

It may be a weather rash. My skin is dry everywhere. I will try to coconut oil, thanks!

It is very nice outside today so I am going to get a nice long walk in today.

I go to the dr. tommorow afternoon. No US. I am excited to hear the heartbeat on the doppler though.

Happy Sunday!

ron2282

I keep reading places that its so important to go to the dentist when pregnant. Do you guys know why this is?

I love going to the dentist.LOVE it. seriously. But since losing insurance when graduating college I have only been once in the last 7 years I have thought for the last year or so that I might have a cavity though, but maybe it's just a weak spot, as it was a weak spot when i thought it was a cavity years ago. We spent $5k fixing hubby's teeth last year, i guess what's another $300 to get mine checked out? It's so much money though! I am a super brusher though, but awful at flossing regularly. :blushing:

I thought I was the only weirdo who likes going to the dentist! :laugh: :laugh: Even when I didn't have insurance the dentist was the only thing I would pay out of pocket for.

Soon2Bfitmamaof3

The aveeno eczema cream works wonders but can be a bit pricy. My husband and I both have eczema so needless to say the boys have it pretty bad. Sometimes they get really bad flare ups to the point where they have really bad red blotches on their bodies that look like welts. Another really bad spot is their cheeks, they get so bad that they nearly bleed. The aveeno is like a lotion so it is easily transported and applied, I would like to know where to get the coconut oil though because I hate to waste the $8 tiny aveeno on me and lately I have been having burning legs. I think that the weather has just been crazy everywhere, we had wonderful weather here is sunny California the last few days but we are expected rain later this coming week. I am really hoping that the weather is nice for my babyshower because there is no way I can fit all of these people in my house.

Mamatoabunch

The aveeno eczema cream works wonders but can be a bit pricy. My husband and I both have eczema so needless to say the boys have it pretty bad. Sometimes they get really bad flare ups to the point where they have really bad red blotches on their bodies that look like welts. Another really bad spot is their cheeks, they get so bad that they nearly bleed. The aveeno is like a lotion so it is easily transported and applied, I would like to know where to get the coconut oil though because I hate to waste the $8 tiny aveeno on me and lately I have been having burning legs. I think that the weather has just been crazy everywhere, we had wonderful weather here is sunny California the last few days but we are expected rain later this coming week. I am really hoping that the weather is nice for my babyshower because there is no way I can fit all of these people in my house.

Coconut oil works wonders on excema, my ds, Balen has excema severely. You can purchase it in most grocery stores in the baking/oil section. It is solid at room temp, but melts quickly to smooth on w/ your fingers. A pint jar usually runs $8, but I buy it on sale usually for $5.50 when it goes on sale. It is also great for cooking and a lubricant for sex, LOL. Just remove some and put it in a wee jar to keep in your room.

LittleSpy

I saw an info-mercial today for a Baby Bullet, made by the magic bullet people. My goodness it looks wonderful, natural baby food in seconds. I will be looking into reviews for these. Anyone have one?

I looked it up before and they're too expensive (IMO -- I think they're $100 plus some other amount for shipping and "processing."). You can get them for a little cheaper ($85 or so) on eBay. I have a magic bullet ($50) which certainly isn't as fabulous as the infomercial makes it seem but I do use to for protein smoothies & occasionally things like salsa if I'm just making a small batch. So I'll probably use the MB & buy some smaller containers to keep the food in. If I didn't have one of those already, I'd use my food processor or blender.

My mom dropped the bomb yesterday that the crib she was going to give me is a drop side crib. Now I've freaked myself out about it. A 32 year old drop side crib seems like a disaster waiting to happen. :ohwell: I'm sure it would be fine but I think I'm terrified and paranoid enough about everything as it is. I don't need to add to the worry with a wobbly 30+ year old outlawed crib. I feel bad because I know she's worked on getting the crib cleaned up & replacing screws and bolts. And of course she's nostalgic about it & loved the idea of her grandbaby being int he same crib as her children.

So, I ended up ordering a new crib. I found a crib and mattress bundle so I only ended up spending about $110 more than I would've spent on a mattress alone. I kind of hope I can return just the mattress for the full value of it and buy a better one though. :laugh: the bundle was only $5.03 more than the crib by itself so I figure even if I can't return the mattress by itself, it was essentially free so who cares.

AnneElise

I saw an info-mercial today for a Baby Bullet, made by the magic bullet people. My goodness it looks wonderful, natural baby food in seconds. I will be looking into reviews for these. Anyone have one?

I looked it up before and they're too expensive (IMO -- I think they're $100 plus some other amount for shipping and "processing."). You can get them for a little cheaper ($85 or so) on eBay. I have a magic bullet ($50) which certainly isn't as fabulous as the infomercial makes it seem but I do use to for protein smoothies & occasionally things like salsa if I'm just making a small batch. So I'll probably use the MB & buy some smaller containers to keep the food in. If I didn't have one of those already, I'd use my food processor or blender.

My mom dropped the bomb yesterday that the crib she was going to give me is a drop side crib. Now I've freaked myself out about it. A 32 year old drop side crib seems like a disaster waiting to happen. :ohwell: I'm sure it would be fine but I think I'm terrified and paranoid enough about everything as it is. I don't need to add to the worry with a wobbly 30+ year old outlawed crib. I feel bad because I know she's worked on getting the crib cleaned up & replacing screws and bolts. And of course she's nostalgic about it & loved the idea of her grandbaby being int he same crib as her children.

So, I ended up ordering a new crib. I found a crib and mattress bundle so I only ended up spending about $110 more than I would've spent on a mattress alone. I kind of hope I can return just the mattress for the full value of it and buy a better one though. :laugh: the bundle was only $5.03 more than the crib by itself so I figure even if I can't return the mattress by itself, it was essentially free so who cares.

Sounds like you got a great deal!

Soon2Bfitmamaof3

I saw an info-mercial today for a Baby Bullet, made by the magic bullet people. My goodness it looks wonderful, natural baby food in seconds. I will be looking into reviews for these. Anyone have one?

So, I ended up ordering a new crib. I found a crib and mattress bundle so I only ended up spending about $110 more than I would've spent on a mattress alone. I kind of hope I can return just the mattress for the full value of it and buy a better one though. :laugh: the bundle was only $5.03 more than the crib by itself so I figure even if I can't return the mattress by itself, it was essentially free so who cares.

You can always sell the mattress on craigslist, people love buying them used for some reason. I got $20 for one that I used with my 2 boys. I got this one at Target when they were having their crazy clearance for $28

dmdaigle17

I keep reading places that its so important to go to the dentist when pregnant. Do you guys know why this is?

I'm due for my cleaning actually and am wondering if that is okay to do or not... call me crazy just being cautious!

ron2282

I keep reading places that its so important to go to the dentist when pregnant. Do you guys know why this is?

I'm due for my cleaning actually and am wondering if that is okay to do or not... call me crazy just being cautious!

I just had a cleaning last week - it's perfectly safe. The only thing is that your gums might be more sensitive, so you may bleed a little bit more than normal.

dmdaigle17

My best friend gave birth to my beautiful niece this weekend. It was my first actual delivery experience and talk about a quick one. She was in labor a total of 20 minutes and baby was out in maybe 8 pushes. Poor girl got a 3rd degree tear though