Pregnancy 2011- June
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My dogs are big wussies but a lot of times one of them will be limping really badly just because they have something stuck between their foot pads so I always check that first. It's almost always something stuck there or or a cut on their pad. I hope he's okay (I'm sure he will be).0
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Hi Ladies,
Couldn't post much yesterday as I was on the iphone....
Anne - glad you are having a blast at the beach. I'm sure you'll feel her soon, maybe she needs an ice cream cone ??
Danielle - sorry about the cramping but hopefully you had a nice relaxing time at the salon
Steph - very excited for you and the new little baby seed
Julie - woohoo for a good pediatrician and lol about the CPR baby
Rachel - I almost laughed out loud at your question about doctors competing.... I wish. In ny it's the other way around. Getting into the doc you want is like running a political campaign !!!! Glad you are feeling good though.
Jen - happy that your 20 week scan went well but I wouldn't do a low carb diet when pregnant, doesn't sound like a great idea but I suppose it depends on HOW low carb your doc is talking. I definitely would not go under 150grams per day
Regina - do what you like - who cares what other people think about the way you look !?!? Oh and now I want a strawberry shortcake !
Collins - wow, rough day, hope all improves...hugs
Brittony - still breech, boo but there is still time right? Hope she cooperates soon. Glad to hear the swabbing was not too invasive !
AFM:
So at the sonogram yesterday the little girl just would not cooperate and was facing my back almost the whole hour we were in there so didn't get any nice photos. The good and bad news is that I have to go back for another scan in 4 weeks. The found mild pyelectasis in the kidneys. So that scared the crap out of me and of course I was googling through the night. Called the doc this morning and I feel much better now. He said that 90% of these mild cases resolve themselves in the womb and of the 10% that don't, only a very small percentage need treatment after birth. It's just worrying especially being an older 1st time mommy.
I'm going to talk to my midwife later today I hope and she can tell me how much this result raises the chance for downs. My results were really good from my 1st tri screen so all should be well...............
Any of you heard of this before??0 -
Oh and I forgot - I've totally popped !!! just in the last 2 days, shocking !!!!!0
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Britt I will hope you little one moves on her own but I love the attitude you are taking about this. You are doing awesome.
Well she must have just wanted me to worry a little because she moved a bunch since posting that
attention lover. Thanks for the reassurance. 0 -
Oh and I forgot - I've totally popped !!! just in the last 2 days, shocking !!!!!
That means we need a picture update 0 -
Ron. Glad the daycare visit went so well. Sounds like a great option.0
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Boo, it turns out I was spot on about the conversation I overheard a couple weeks ago at work -- It's not officially official yet, but yes, there will be mandatory furlough starting July 1st. The plus side is I get a few extra days of leave so I may not have to dip into my vacation time at all for my maternity leave now. The unplus side is um... oh yeah, the pay cut that will start 2 weeks before my due date. :grumble:0
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Ronya, that daycare sounds awesome! Good find!
Welcome Brianna!
Dang Katrina! That sounds like a really rough day!! I am sorry. I am glad your daughter is ok. Hopefully today looks better for you.
Britt: Ugh for the butt swab! I have that next Monday. I have prepared myself for anything in the frontal region, but I wasn't expecting my midwife to tell me next time she would do a swab of both. Thanks for letting us know that it is not invasive. I was worried about that. It just seemed super awkward to me. I am sorry that Emma is still breech. I hope she turns for you. But if not, then hopefully she will be healthy and strong!
Mel: How are you doing? How is your little boy?
Anne: Glad Elise started moving more for you. I think if you feel her at all in a day, I wouldn't worry too much unless it is rare and goes on for a while. Some days my lo just doesn't move as much and other days she is ALL over the place.
Jen: Glad your 20 week scan went well.
Victoria: I have never heard of pyelectasis. Hopefully everything comes out ok. But based on what your dr. said, I wouldn't worry myself too much just yet. I am sure everything will be great. Oh and we want bump pics.
Hope everyone is doing well. Yesterday was pretty busy for me. I went to my cousin's wedding. It was really nice though. Not too much new on the baby front. Just getting closer and closer each day, which greatly excites me and then kind of freaks me out.
Oh and crazy news, I just heard on the radio that some of our ski resorts are re-opening and plan to be open until July 4th! CRAZY!0 -
Meokk- Congratulations on the little baby girl! I agree with anne that we need a new photo update!
Ron- That daycare sounds wonderful!! And sooo reasonably priced!! It must feel good that you have that sorted out!
Anne- I would not worry about the moment thing- especially with an anterior placenta. I have been feeling a lot more movement lately, but it's not the same as before. I think like Julie said as space gets less and less the babies movement is far more restricted and is more "stretching". So with an anterior placenta you might not feel that.
Julie- That sucks about the mandatory cut in pay!!! Especially right before you are due. Is it going to be hugely significant?
Brit- Sorry to hear babes is still breech. I sure hope she flips for you and you don't need a c-section. Any idea why they are scheduling at 39 weeks instead of 40?
Lynn- Hoping things went ok, cannot wait to hear your birth story!
I am trying to find a doula right now. I thought at first that me and hubby could handle it for sure, but after taking our birthing classes I know for sure that the more support I have, someone that can advocate for me, is what I really need. It's really hard when I love so far outside of the city- the ones in the city charge an arm and a leg for traveling to the hospital I am birthing at (which is about 2 hours from the city) and it's really hard to find one here!0 -
Happy Hump Day Ladies!!
Anne – Yay for your trip! Usually what I do to make baby move is drink something ice cold and lie down. Works for me all the time
Steph – Yay!! So excited for you!!
Julie – That made me LOL seriously!!! Hahaha
Brittony – I’m in a very similar situation I have a u/s scheduled for today to see if baby is breeched. Hopefully he’s not I’ve been doing the yoga pose that Annabelle had suggested the cat stretch and also one that my doc suggested. Hopefully our LOs cooperate and get their heads down. My doc didn’t mention a butt swab but I guess I better get ready. “Let’s just say I’ll be walking funny tomorrrrrow” – From the movie Easy A haha thought that might be more appropriate for the swabbing situation than for the kid that said it.
Meokk- Awh I remember when I popped it was nice to look pregnant rather than just round.
Mel: Hope you’re feeling better and baby is doing well.
Racheal: Whoa snow in July!!! I guess that’s Utah for ya!
AFM: Well, I have my u/s to check baby’s position and an appt today. I get to leave at 12:30 for the day so that’s def something good and I’m praying that baby is out of the breech position. I need a break from work for sure! Yesterday I felt like I was in college again listening to a lecture trying to stay awake after an all nighter studying only difference was I slept through the night with only two trips to the RR (which is a good night for me) and I all of a sudden felt nauseous. We’ve had smoke here in NM for days now from the AZ fire I don’t know if that had anything to do w the nausea. I really hope they contain they fire soon last I heard it was over 200 thousand acres on fire. It’s really taking a toll on the animals here and people w recspitory problems.
On the plus side I’ve been looking for CPR/First Aid classes and they all cost about $35 per person but this morning I found that our local baseball park (Isotopes) is hosting a Free training Yay!!! I don’t know if they will certify you but I’m looking to at least know what to do in an emergency more than being certified.0 -
Hi girls!! I would love to be part of this group! My husband and I have been TTC for about 13 months. I just started taking clomid this last month. I have lost 13 lbs because I wanted to be in the best shape possible for getting pregnant. If you girls have any advice or anything that would be great! Clomid has made me really moody and my poor husband has been putting up with me!
I can't wait for the day until I get a POSITIVE pregnancy test!!!
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Racheal: Whoa snow in July!!! I guess that’s Utah for ya!
AFM: Well, I have my u/s to check baby’s position and an appt today. I get to leave at 12:30 for the day so that’s def something good and I’m praying that baby is out of the breech position. I need a break from work for sure! Yesterday I felt like I was in college again listening to a lecture trying to stay awake after an all nighter studying only difference was I slept through the night with only two trips to the RR (which is a good night for me) and I all of a sudden felt nauseous. We’ve had smoke here in NM for days now from the AZ fire I don’t know if that had anything to do w the nausea. I really hope they contain they fire soon last I heard it was over 200 thousand acres on fire. It’s really taking a toll on the animals here and people w recspitory problems.
On the plus side I’ve been looking for CPR/First Aid classes and they all cost about $35 per person but this morning I found that our local baseball park (Isotopes) is hosting a Free training Yay!!! I don’t know if they will certify you but I’m looking to at least know what to do in an emergency more than being certified.
Thank goodness there is no snow in the valley, just lots in the mountains (which is about a 30 min drive). Currently it feels more like a Utah April than June. Anyway, it seems to be getting warmer finally.
Good luck on your apt. I hope your LO is no longer breech! Fingers crossed. Keep us posted.
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Hey, guys, just popping in to see how everyone is doing! I really miss being here!
I had to laugh when I read this because our favorite name was for a girl Gemma (like jem-a). A G with an Emma!My in-laws really bugged me the other day. My husband's name is Jarrad. Apparently his older brother had a hard time pronouncing his name, so he ended up calling him Geebers and G-man (who knows how he got the G sound from Jarrad, but whatever). He has been called these two ridiculous nicknames since childhood. I mean, I get it and can see the cute side of it since his brother was only 1 and came up with this silly nickname. Anyway. The in-laws said something about trying to figure out a nickname for Emma Jolie that involved "G." Uhhhhhh.... NO!!? Emma is short enough. I mean I wouldn't mind if you took it down to Em, but pulling a nickname out of your butt for MY child is not going to fly. Especially something that makes absolutely NO sense. I didn't say anything at the time, but if they continue with that one I'm going to have to step in. I feel like I might be being a bit too sensitive about it, but she's our baby and I can be sensitive about it if I want.0 -
Katrina – wow, when it rains it pours! I hope things settle down for you soon, glad your daughter is ok.
Brittony – boo for a breach baby!! Hopefully she’ll turn around for you on her own.
Mel – how are you feeling? Hope you and baby are well.
Julie – your husband makes me laugh. Hubby and I are both very fair skinned with dark eyes and dark hair. But there are plenty of family members on both sides that have light eyes and my mom was blonde at birth. He tells me all time that if Kathryn has blonde hair and light eyes his family is going to ask for a paternity test before we leave the hospital. :laugh: Ugh, sorry about the pay cut. It’s is a possibility for us too, if it takes effect it will happen next month.
Meokk – I’ve never heard of pyelectasis before, I hope everything resolves itself.
Anne – glad she’s moving around. I get nervous if I don’t feel Kathryn move at least once each hour.
Rachael – ski resorts open until July 4th???? :noway: This is hard for me to process since its 97 degrees here right now!
Rachel – hope you can find a doula. I never even considered that. I think my mom will kill me if I did that since I’m not letting her be in the delivery room.
Maria – fingers crossed that baby is in a good position!
Brianna & Nakitadawn – welcome!
Kacy – miss you!!! Hope all is well!
I just called the daycare back to have her hold a spot for January; it’s a relief to have that settled. Now all I have to finalize is a pediatrician and whatever classes I’m going to take.
I’m having a hard time believing that I used to be able to carry on a conversation with no problem while running. I was barely able to catch my breath to talk to my co-worker today while walking. I’m sure the insane heat didn’t help, but still. :huh:0 -
Welcome to my fellow TTC girls! This morning I started my last set of BC and it felt a little odd thinking that next month at this time I wont be taking these little pills every morning. It is exciting! I am also happy that I even though my weight hasn't gone down a ton I have noticed that I am in a lot better shape and toned up. I feel much better going into TTC with this body then the one I had 2.5 months ago when we started this journey.
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I'm stalking the board hoping to see an update on Lynn... :laugh: Been so busy around here! Hope everyone is doing great!
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Victoria -- I agree with Anne -- pictures, please! I think I finally popped, too. :laugh: I can't even believe how much my bump has grown every single week since about 32 weeks. I'm starting to get a little scared! I could've probably managed to pass myself off as tubby instead of pregnant until 31 weeks but this past month I've become a full-blown waddling, hand supporting my lower back when I'm standing, grunt when I get off the couch, have to pick stuff up from the floor with my toes because I can't bend over mess of a pregnant woman! I just realized today even the fattest of my fat shirts don't cover the bottom of my bump anymore. :noway:
Lynn -- COME ON!! I can hardly wait! I hope you're just enjoying a tech-free baby time right now & everything's okay. :flowerforyou:
Ron -- Gosh, you're on the ball! I haven't even considered daycare because I assume hubby will be working from home (he normally does most of his work at night so he should be wide open to take care of the baby while I'm at work, which will very hopefully only be for 30 hours a week). How awesome you found one close to where you work for such an amazing price. And I hear you on the feeling incredibly out of shape front. I'm pretty much dying after walking up 2 flights of stairs at work. I started taking the elevator up the 4 flights to my office months ago. I hadn't taken it for like a year and a half before that. :ohwell:
Rachael -- Don't even talk to me about your lovely mild weather.
I thought it felt nice and cool outside when I went to my car during my lunch break. I even thought I could probably stand to take a walk it was so nice. I checked my phone and it was 92 degrees. :laugh: 92 isn't really so bad, but it felt AWESOME since last week was so incredibly nasty hot here.
Maria -- I'm hoping your baby cooperates! You said he -- were you finally able to find out & I just missed it? We didn't get certified last night and we paid $25/person for the class. But it is really helpful to know what to do and get to practice. I'm so terrible in emergency situations who knows what I'll do if the situation ever occurs (the instructor actually said "All babies WILL choke on something at some point." :noway:) but I feel a lot better now that I know exactly what I should do to give my baby the best chance if I should ever find her not breathing or choking (ugh, my heart races just thinking about it).
Rachel -- Not sure right now exactly how much of a pay cut it will be for me. If the number my supervisor threw out today sticks, then I'll have to take 4 days off unpaid over the next year which will affect all of my paychecks for the next year by about $20 each. It's about a 1.7% pay cut. Apparently our State is mandating a 2% pay cut and required furlough days for fiscal year 2012 (which starts July 1, 2011) but our agency isn't as affected by it as most agencies because we're a huge revenue producer & we're mostly federally funded. So, I should shut up & stop complaining but it's hard to take a pay cut. I already thought it was bad enough I've been here for 3 years and haven't gotten a raise. :ohwell:
Kacy -- Hi! Hope you're well. :flowerforyou:
For anyone near a Publix -- this week they have an in-ad store coupon (you can find the ad in the front of the store) for $3 off 2 Johnson & Johnson products (15oz). There are also manufacturer coupons for $1 off 1 or $2 off 2 or $0.50 off 1 (which Publix will double to be $1 off 1) Johnson & Johnson products. You can pair manufacturer coupons to cover 2 products with the 1 store coupon that covers 2 products for a total of $5 off 2. At my Publix, they were $3.69 each which means I got 2 15oz Johnson & Johnson products for $1.19 each. I got a baby wash and a lotion because even if they don't work out for baby (like if she has sensitive skin or something), I can use those things myself and $1.19 each is even an okay price for adult body wash & lotion. The Publix coupon includes baby wash, shampoo, oil, lotion, powder, and bubble bath. Pretty good deal! 0 -
LittleSpy: I had to laugh at the "all babies will choke on something" comment. I don't remember any of my babies really choking. Maybe a bit of eating too fast and swallowing wrong (one seemed to not cough right away so I patted his back and he coughed it up just fine -- lol, I've been CPR certified and know that's not the "correct" response but it worked. Would have known what to do if it had progressed, though). I guess I think of choking as actually having no airway and needing heimlich or whatever
LittleSpy and Victoria: i've popped, too! I'm only 23 weeks, but very short, so I'm definitely looking pregnant. Relieved that it took this long (with #2, and #3 I looked preg by about 16 weeks). I can still kind of hide it with huge baggy t-shirts, but I'm liking the cute bump look some of the more fitted maternity outfits give, especially since I haven't put on much weight elsewhere (yet). One benefit to looking preg is that someone will almost always give up their seat to me now when the train is crowded. I definitely have a hard time standing on a moving train for 30 minutes at this point.
Lynn - hope everything is going well with you and little one. Update soon! :happy:
Baby is definitely in the active stage now! He keeps kicking the laptop if it lies against my belly at all :laugh:0 -
Hello everyone! Don't have a lot of time to post, but wanted to get a couple pictures up and let everyone know that all is well.
Joshua Xavier was born 6-7-11 at 8:10 p.m. via c-section, 9lbs 4oz 20 inches long.
We'll be in the hospital til Fri morning so I probably wont be back on til then. Take care, and I hope everyone is doing great!!0 -
Lynn! He is gorgeous! I have been so anxious to hear from you. Can't wait to get more details, but I am glad he is healthy. I hope you are doing well!0
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Lynn, he is absolutely precious! Congrats!!!0
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Hey everyone. My fiance and I are going to be getting married in a little over a year or so, and we want to try for children as soon as we are financially ready for it. I've had PCOS and hypothyroidism since I was 8, which haven't helped my weight issues at all. Because my thyroid levels are erratic, I can't be medicated for it, so I'm trying to fix the weight issue in hopes of helping even other things out. As of right now, I don't menstruate at all unless it's forced by medication, and I really worry about fertility drugs/IVF. So, hopefully, I can drop enough weight to help me get healthier in general and maybe be able to conceive naturally.0
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Lynn -- What a gorgeous little man!! Sorry you had a c-section but so glad he's here and everyone's okay! And WOAH to 9lbs 4oz at 2 weeks early! Way to grow 'em, mama!
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Congratulations lynn, he is beautiful! Cannot wait to hear your birth story. Hope you heal well!0
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Well done Lynn !!!! A nice big healthy boy. Many congratulations. Rest up, take it easy and we'll see you back here soon. xoxo0
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I am hungry all the time!! I would be interested in hearing some kind of stat about how much your metabolism actually increases in pregnancy.
Also, (TMI ALBERT) I am still going #2 like 4x per day. Please someone tell me I am not alone here? It has been like this for ages! It's not diarrhea either, just normal (perhaps slightly looser than before I was pregnant). Maybe this it is something I should ask my dr actually. I suppose I shouldn't complain because it is probably better than being blocked up!0 -
Lynn- Joshua is soooo handsome!!! You are going to have girls knocking down your door in no time Hope all is well and you are getting some rest. Can't wait to hear more :flowerforyou: 0
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I am hungry all the time!! I would be interested in hearing some kind of stat about how much your metabolism actually increases in pregnancy.
Also, (TMI ALBERT) I am still going #2 like 4x per day. Please someone tell me I am not alone here? It has been like this for ages! It's not diarrhea either, just normal (perhaps slightly looser than before I was pregnant). Maybe this it is something I should ask my dr actually. I suppose I shouldn't complain because it is probably better than being blocked up!
I've noticed in the last week or so that my appetite has gone up a lot. I'm not going nuts just having to snack more than I was. Still watching my intake/calories though.
And Poop- :laugh: Yes, much better to be able to do it than not! I went awhile where I was blocked and it was HORRIBLE! I'm still normally going 1x per day though like I was prior to being preggo. Ask your doctor if you are concerned.0 -
Thoughts on swimsuits? I am going to have to buy one seeing's how my prime months are July/August! I was curious to see how others have done with them and if you thought I could get by with a bigger size on a regular one or if I should just take the plunge on a maternity. I only have belly and it's pretty low. No growth on the boob part. Still sporting my B's :laugh: ...... :frown:0
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Lynn he is soooooo cute!!! Congratulations!!0
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