Stay-At-Home Moms Christmas Week! 12/22 - 12/28

iftcheiaf

Have they talked at all about a a subchorionic hemmorage?

Even though bed rest is never fun, especially with a toddler, wouldn't it be wonderful if this is the case and your baby is safe. Wishing the absolute best for you.

3babybeans

Good thought, chauffer! I hope that it is something like this. *hugs* to you MM!

Chauffer - feel free to stick around! Welcome!

Happy Christmas Eve, mommies! To those of you traveling today, be careful! Weather is supposed to be nasty coast to coast. BLECH! Off to be productive!

iftcheiaf

Off to be productive!

When are you not productive?

mechanicmom

MM: I don't post on here ever, but thought I'd check it out and was reading about your u/s and bleeding. Have they talked at all about a a subchorionic hemmorage? My best friend is an OB and is also pregnant and has a subchorionic hemmorage that causes her to bleed heavily. She's on strict bedrest (since 15 weeks). Baby is fine, but due to the hemmorage she continues to bleed. Anyways, just sounded similiar to what's going on with you so I thought I'd throw it out there--keep your head up and I'm hoping for the best for you and your little one.

Hi there, I thought about this but when they did the ultra sound they said they didn't see anything at all that would indicate bleeding. I'm not ruling it out by any means but they didn't see it. The cervix is closed, no bleeding in the uterus, etc. Does your friend have cramping also? Honestly this is very much like a period and that's what I am sticking to. Better than thinking I am miscarrying. lol Everything settled down again last night, except the bleeding. I hardly cramped at all, like three times last night. I am hurting a little this morning,(maybe gas) but I'm just not worried. I have moments but I really don't think I am losing it. So that is my update. I am at peace and I am in good Hands! No not allstate!
This morning I have to come up with some kind of grocery list for my MIL. It's hard to come up with meals when she is here because she's allergic to a lot and smells give her migraines. I love her but sometimes ...Yeah, I'm stopping there. I am very blessed. She's sweet and we get along really well. Everyone else has a lot to do today: take care of me, shop, wrap gifts, assemble Alex's trike, take care of Alex, cook meals, clean up the house. etc. Me? I get to watch them all do it! :laugh: I'll probably shower. That's my exercise for the day.
Poor hubby was depressed this morning. He said it just doesn't feel like Christmas. It doesn't but we have circumstances we can't change. We do have a little boy that is finally into it this year and we can make it exciting for him. DH wanted to have a big meal with ham or turkey and dressing,sweets, but again the cooking/smell issue. It's probably too late to order something. So we'll make due!
That was my novel for the day. I hope you all have a good one.
MM

supermom1114

Merry Christmas Everyone!

So today I'm going to my dads work party Christmas lunch thing, I used to work there too before Ayden arrived and everyone wants to see him, so I've gotta watch what I eat there and tonight Hubby and I are going to his families big Christmas Eve party so lots of food there too, however hes Filipino and they dont have traditional Christmas food(ham turkey stuffing potatoes, etc) They still make filipino food which most of it is somewhat healthy lol ugh so I'm not calculating calories today until I get home if I can figure out what everything has in it, if not oh well i guess...

anywho busy day ahead probably wont be on much, Merry Christmas I hope you all stay safe

Lyn_Matthews

MM-Despite everything going on I'm happy to hear some hope in your post today. Sometimes you have to make due with the situation you are given. I hope that the bleeding and cramping stop soon and you can carry your baby to term with no more problems.

Supermom-don't stress the calories too much it will take all the fun out of your holidays. Be conscious of what's going in your mouth but don't stress to much if you have a serving of (insert favorite holiday goodie here). It's Christmas, eat, drink and be merry!!!

Well I feel Scroogish today. I don't know what my deal is. I've been so happy and even tempered and excited for Christmas and now....I just want it to be over. I want my son to go back to school, I want my daughter to quit spitting up, I want this weight to come off effortlessly, I want....to have a better attitude today geez....I'm trying I really am but gosh I'm grumpy. Going to the ILs tonight for a big Christmas Eve get together. Food + Family = Fun...right?? On the upside there should be some healthy options. FIL has been on a strict low-to-no carbs diet ordered by his doc, so I know I'll be able to eat some stuff.


I'm sure everyone is going to busy for the next day or two so I just want to wish everyone a Merry (Healthy) Christmas!!

Nonibug

Good morning everyone!
supermom-Congrats on your loss!!:drinker: Thats always, always a nice present right around this tough time of year! Have a wonderful time tonight!:flowerforyou:
drevans_mom-Im crossing my fingers that the scale says 188 (or LESS ) for you tomorrow! Im sorry your feeling so "grumpy" today...its probably just the stress of all the seasons jollies happening right now I think we're all relieved its almost here and gone:laugh:
Marla-Hang in there hun, you are a VERY strong woman...I know you will handle it
MM-Im sorry your going through such an emotional roller coaster right now. Try to stay in bed and just let everyone else handle things for you. You have precious cargo on board
Hello and merry xmas eve to everyone!! I hope its a lovely christmas for us all Stay strong Mommys, we cant get though it!
~Roni

mechanicmom

Merry Christmas! I am sure I will still be checking in tomorrow if anyone is going to be here.
Just a quick update. I've been hurting a lot today but the bleeding hasn't gotten any worse. I am experimenting. I noticed that when I have been laying down today I have had pain in both the back and the front. I also noticed when I was sitting up or standing (for a very short period of time) I felt better. I am still hurting in the front but it's not in the back now. We'll see what happens. I may switch back and forth. It's just a wait and see game right now.
I hope you all are having a good time with family. It's starting to get a little more "Christmasy" around here I guess. Trying not to think about my family back home. Sounds mean. I just don't want to miss them and get sad. We will have a good time here.
See you all tomorrow!
MM

Lyn_Matthews

WARNING**** NOT IN CHRISTMAS MOOD!!!!

On to just vent for a moment. Sorry but I have to get this out otherwise it might come out to the wrong person at the wrong moment. We just drove over to the ILs for the big eve get together and upon walking in the door, my BILs stupid dog comes running up. Okay I have nothing against dogs (other than the fact that I'm allergic to them) but this is the worlds dumbest dog. It is not trained and doesn't listen. Why did he bring the dog??? Because my BIL thinks it's a baby. GRRRRR....It pisses me off. So I had to come home to get some allergy meds so that I can attempt to enjoy the evening but this is a hell of a beginning. :mad: :explode: :mad: :explode: :mad: :explode: :explode:

Oh and to top it off, my SIL (that I just met) thinks she's coming down with something and since she's in from CA and staying at the ILs she can't really duck out of the festivities tonight. So she's exposing the rest of us to whatever she's got. SUPER DUPER for my lil 5 month old. If she gets sick I swear I'm going to hurt someone. :mad: :mad:

Alright I think I got it all out. I should probably get back over to the ILs it's dinner time.

loreeb18

d's mom - I'm sorry you had a lousy Christmas Eve. I hope your Christmas is better!

I was having a good Christmas until I stood up...and stepped in a pile of dog poo in my bare feet. :mad:

Oh, well. We got up and opened our presents this morning. We got our little dog, Luey, (the pooper) an indestrucible stuffed dog toy...that she tore apart in under 15 minutes. We got our big dog, Georgia, a new tug-of-war toy but she hasn't figured out what it is yet.

We got Harley a Steeler outfit and a toy that lights up and moves around the floor. (It's supposed to encourage crawling.) I got Dave a Steeler sweatshirt that he's been wanting.

Dave got me...(wait for it)...a heart rate moniter!! It's a Polar F6. I set my weight and birthday and stuff but I haven't used it yet.

Oops, Harley just woke up from her nap. Gotta go. Merry Christmas Mommies!

Nonibug

Dave got me...(wait for it)...a heart rate moniter!! It's a Polar F6. I set my weight and birthday and stuff but I haven't used it yet.

Ohhh loree!! I am sooo jealous!! Thats exactly what I want for christmas too!:happy: We havent opened any gifts yet, all the boys are still sleeping (TEENAGERS lol). We had a great xmas eve last night...sat around the table and played board games and I even had 2 glasses of wine!:laugh: I laugh because I never drink and it sure made me feel a bit tipsy:blushing: The boys had a great time teasing me as I got a bit "uncordinated" in the games!:laugh: It was alot of fun though
drevans_mom-Im sorry your xmas eve didnt start out so well:ohwell: I sure hope it got better as the night went on
MM-Havent seen you around this morning yet...hope your doing well sweetie!
Have a wonderfully merry christmas day Mommies!:flowerforyou:
~Roni

lenece

MM-I hope you are doin ok..I'm still praying for you..

Just wanted to pop in and tell everyone MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! I have had one break down and that was last night..I jsut let it all pour out n right when I was talking to my real dad...MY step-dad is the one who passed away but he raised me for 26 yrs so I was soooo very close to him..I felt bad breaking down to my real dad but it just happened that way...It was nice to let some of it out, it helped a lil now today I will be goin to my moms and visiting my dads grave and wishing him a Merry Christmas..

No matter how much the IL's or even your own family get on your nerves cherrish every moment cuz you never know if it will be the last one and never stay mad at someone to long..I beg GOD everyday why didnt you just let us have more time with him..I know God has a plan although I dont understand it all the time someday I will...

Merry Christmas all n be safe

mechanicmom

Good morning,
I am here! I am feeling about the same. I put on jeans, but I think I am going to have to go put my stretchy pants on. Ha ha It's too uncomfortable. I haven't eaten yet either. We are eating breakfast first and then opening presents. Next year Alex may not be so patient next year.
I'll be back in later to post pictures and check on you all.
MM

Nonibug

Good morning,
I am here! I am feeling about the same. I put on jeans, but I think I am going to have to go put my stretchy pants on. Ha ha It's too uncomfortable. I haven't eaten yet either. We are eating breakfast first and then opening presents. Next year Alex may not be so patient next year.
I'll be back in later to post pictures and check on you all.
MM

Good morning MM! Glad your doing well this morning!!:flowerforyou: I cant wait to see some pics!:blushing:

mechanicmom

Um, not to be a party pooper or too gross. I am not hurting badly but I am bleeding pretty bad. Maybe the Lord is being gracious and I am miscarrying without much pain, or something else is going on. It's very scary, but I will continue to trust the Lord. If I focus on what's happening I lose sight and want to fall apart.
On the brightside we had a good Christmas. Alex loves his trike, but it will take him awhile to figure out how to ride it. He also likes daddy's radio control helicopter which can only be played with 5 minutes and has to be charged again. Right now the camera batteries are being used to charge the helicopter. So when I have time I will download the pictures and get some up.
Merry Christmas all! I hope your day is looking good!
MM

Marla64

Hello friends, Merry Christmas to one and all--

It's been an interesting 24 hours. We awoke yesterday morning to a phonecall from my brother in Atlanta, Georgia.

His son, my nephew Brian, is engaged to Martha, all from the Lawrenceville, Georgia area. Martha was due to drive through the night on 12/23 with her sister and brother-in-law, Cristina and Benito and their two children "home" to Queens, New York to spend Christmas with their parents. Martha had a urinary tract infection, so Brian insisted she see a doctor and that she not spend the time in an uncomfortable car with a urinary infection, and instead put her on a plane.

Cristina and Benito were involved in a fatal, fiery car crash at 2:20 in the morning on the Pennsylvania Turnpike on Christmas eve., when their car spun out on the ice and their car was struck by a tractor trailer. Their four year old daughter also died, but their 2 year old was rescued from the vehicle by a passerby before it exploded. This is an unfathomable tragedy-- our minds still can't comprehend it. Martha was spared by her urinary tract infection and her fiancee who loved her enough to insist on her comfort and safety. Unreal.

The two year old is presently in a coma. Brian is flying to Philly as I write. My husband is on his way to pick him up and take him to Hershey, Pennsylvania where Martha's family has gathered to be there for "Katie" when and if she wakes from her coma.

Yesterday, Christmas Eve, was my 17 year old daughters birthday-- we shopped and tried to get work done and all had lunch out together, all 11 of us, at a chinese restaurant. My eldest, 18 year old David, suddenly began weeping. We asked him if he was crying for Martha's family and he said yes, that the whole family was wiped out, and how that could be us at any minute. We then had some time to remind the kids that it could be our time at any moment, which is why scripture counsels us to make sure we're ready-- that our hearts are pure, and that we're right with God.

We then experienced an 8 hour power outage, beginning at 6pm last night, just as we were all returning to the house from our last minute, whirlwind shopping and planning on throwing Sarah's birthday cake into the oven and fixing supper. With no power, our dinner was chips and dip, cheese and crackers and Christmas cookies by candlelight. We broke out the hymnals and all gathered around the living room and sang Christmas carols, all huddling together with a candle over two shared hymnals-- 9 beautiful, blonde children, singing their hearts out, none more boisterous than David. It was beautiful, special, precious, precious time.

We left the house to shop yesterday afternoon already behind the 8ball work wise, and intended to spend the evening typing to catch up. The power outage took care of that, but the time just to sit and hold my children and once again be reminded of just how damn good I got it, how precious are my children, how loving and special is my husband, how blinkin' rich I am-- well, it was just so obviously God ordained-- it was truly the most wonderful Christmas eve we've ever had.

We just had our Christmas exchange and like I said, hubby's on his way to Philly airport (about a 90 minute drive from us). Grandma and Grandpa are coming later for dinner and I must get typing. We have so much due tomorrow morning-- but, somehow it'll get done.

I've overeaten, and don't care a hoot. I'll watch it the rest of the day, but yesterday I also realized that there's more important things than counting every stinking calorie-- so I had cookies with my kids, eggnog with my husband--

God bless you all, my friends. Hug your families, love your children, honor your God this day--

I love you all, truly--
Marla

supermom1114

Merry Christmas!!!!

Marla- Thats so sad, the family will be on my prayers, I hope the 2yr old wakes up soon and is ok


MM- I hope everything is going well and I'm praying for you and baby too

Ok I have to GUSH about what I got for Christmas, My parents got me a Polar F6 HRM, and my custom designed running shoes, and my hubby got me A TICKET TO SEE KATE GOSSELIN!!! Shes Kate from John and Kate Plus 8 a TV show on TLC I acsolutely LOVE!! Shes speaking at a Girls Night Out thing with Proverbs 13 Ministries in Houston and I'm going!!! I got stuck in a section in the back because hubby clicked on the section up front and instead of sending you to that section it sends you to a back section, its an error by the site but I dont think theres anything I can do about plus I'm just happy to be going!!! I'm SO excited

I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!!!!

Marla64

Update-- the little girl, "Haiti," not "Katie" seems was never in a coma-- we've been misinformed. However, she is screaming for her Mommy. Thankfully, her Aunt Martha, my nephew's fiancee, is with her right now in the hospital and Haiti knows her very well-- so, she is not alone. She is badly burned and in pain, and is being sedated most of the time. When she's awake, she wants her mommy.

Please, friends, keep Brian, Martha and little Haiti in your prayers-- (and believe it or not, I am, too-- )

God bless us all this day, my friends.

supermom1114

ugh, I think Ayden is starting his growth spurt.... he ate quite a bit this morning then slept for a couple hours while we ran errands but had to be fed at Babies R Us and then he wanted to eat some more when we got home, and it seemed like within 30min to an hour after feeding him he was hungry again and then once I was done with that feeding same thing happened again so I'm sitting here feeding him for like the fourth time since about 10 or 11 this morning, hes 6 weeks old today and "they" say babies go on a growth spurt at 6wks, ugh hes so punctual I was hopping this wouldnt start until sunday since hubby is off and can make me food and bring me stuff. During his last growth spurt I was basically stuck in bed with him nursing, burping, and cat napping. He nurses for about 20 min has to be thoroughly burped(he has bad gas) which takes about 15-25 min, just depends, then he'll sleep for about 20 min and then wake up to repeat the whole process.... and the worst part is I feel hungry all day too!! Basically 30 min after I eat a meal I start to feel hungry again, ugh I dunno what to do, I dont want to gain weight but my stomach is grumbling even thouhg I had a good lunch and a snack about an hour ago,

anywho didnt do too bad yesterday, had portion control but I did indulge in 1-2 treats but overall I dont feel bad about how I ate at all, yay!! ok gtg he needs to be changed, hope everyone has a great day

mechanicmom

Where is everybody? Did you all have a good Christmas?

Well, I have verified something on my condition today and I have no idea why it happens. Within an hour after eater lunch, I start having pain in my pelvic area and lower back. :huh: The only thing I can think of is the added pressure from food but it doesn't happen after breakfast or supper. So far it's not as bad today as it was yesterday. And neither is the bleeding. I hope to hear back from the midwife soon but I don't know that she will have any ideas either. Anyone out there have a clue?
I am laying down watching Kung Fu Panda. I love that movie. Alex likes it too. :laugh:
MM

loreeb18

supermom - I know what that's like. Every few weeks, Harley starts eating like crazy, every hour or 2. Then all of a sudden she's too big for her clothes. She's 3 1/2 months and no longer fits in her 0-3 month clothes which is so sad because she has the cutest clothes!

MM - I know what you mean. I check the SAHM topic all the time and these past couple days it's been really quiet. I miss all the Mommies!

I used my new HRM today. I like it. It's nice to know how many calories I'm actually burning when I work out now.

Tomorrow Dave, Harley, and I are going to my parents again for supper because my brother and sister-in-law are back in. (They were also in last weekend but didn't come in over Christmas.) When we left there yesterday the sugar cookies I made were almost all gone and I'm sure my grandpa ate the last few. (He eats sweets non-stop yet isn't overweight and has low blood pressure and all that. Why couldn't I get my genes from him?:grumble: )

We have chocolate chip cookie mix here. I kinda want to make it and take them tomorrow so I won't have them in my house. But then I'd have to resist them all afternoon/evening tomorrow. Hmm.

supermom1114

MM- Im wondering the same thing, where is everyone??

loree- I used my new HRM last night too and I absolutely love it!!

well I'm up at 6am with my hungry little boy. He seems to be really congested, I'm going to call the dr today to see if theres anything I can give him. anywho not much else going on down here in Tx, Hope everyone has a wonderful healthy day! :bigsmile:

3babybeans

Supermom - Saline solution & a nasal aspirator. Spray a couple drops up his tiny little nose, wait a couple minutes & then suck it out. He's going to HATE it, but he'll be able to breathe a lot better afterwards.

Lori - resist the cookies! My entire family has weight problems on both sides. One cookie and I'm looking at 2 hours of aerobics. LOL

Marla - I'm glad the little girl is doing okay! I'll continue to pray for her to have as little pain as possible & for an easy transition to her new home (wherever that might be).

MM - I'm continuing to pray for you as well! *hugs* I'm glad you've found a sense of peace with it. What's the next step? Another ultrasound or is it a "wait & see" type thing?

Merry Christmas to everyone else! I hope you all have wonderful weekends! It is tear down time in these parts. Yippy!

mechanicmom

Hi,
How are you all? I am hanging in there. I think things might be getting better. It's too early this morning to tell yet. I am in some pain this morning, though which is is unusual. I heard back from my midwife yesterday. Here's the plan: I'm going in early this coming week for another sonogram to see if the baby is okay. After that if they see nothing else, like a cyst or fibroids (which I would think they would have seen by now), then we will be running tests for bladder and kidney infections. Nothing has really changed physically for me. Still bleeding and hurting. In the last 24 hours it seems most of the pain starts in my back and radiates towards the sides and front. So now I am thinking it could be a kidney infection. I am suspecting fibroids also. We'll see. I still have not miscarried so I am still pregnant! The symptoms have not been that strong. I tell myself that my body is busy working on the thing that's causing the pain and that's why my symptoms are low. My chest does seem to be hurting again this morning and when I was brushing my teeth last night I got that gagging feeling after not having it a couple of days. Anyway, that's my update. The midwife will be gone until Tuesday. I want to try to wait till she's back to get the sonogram done, so she can be there, but I also don't want to wait that long. We're waiting to see how the pain and bleeding goes over today and tomorrow.
Sorry, I keep rambling on about myself. I hope everyone is healthy and feeling well!
MM

Nonibug

Good morning everyone!
MM-I hope things continue to go well for you! I will be keeping you in my prayers
Marla-Wow, I just dont know what to say Having to deal with something like that is just unfathomable to me, but I know that it could happen to any one of us at any time. Im sure that little girl has some rough, painful roads ahead. Its just so sad
Well, I got the Polar F4 HRM for christmas, but I havent got to use it yet. I have stitches right where the band is supposed to strap around my chest:ohwell: It isnt very sore anymore, so Im thinking about just throwing a bandage over it and trying out my new "toy"! I dont want to hurt anything, so we'll see how it goes
Have a wonderful Saturday everyone...:flowerforyou:
~Roni

supermom1114

just popping on to put a new photo up of ayden n me , hope everyone is having a wonderful day!!

Marla64

oh my gosh-- what a dollbaby, Supermom!! Kiss him for me, too-- cherish this time. They grow so fast.

Just returned from dinner with hubster. We love going out and finding a cheap restaurant, and then splitting a meal to boot. Saves money and calories, and we both always leave the table full. I swear, we'll make excellent senior citizens some day. All we need to do now is push dinner up about 5 hours, and we'll be in like Flynn.

No work tonight, or tomorrow probably-- again, good for family time, death for our financial condition.

Time to cut the crap eating and get on target tomorrow. The holidays started with chips and dip on Christmas eve-- more sodium than this body should have in a flippin' year-- then dd made chocolate chip cookies-- the same cookies I successfully resisted in my "No sweets til Thanksgiving" challenge-- well, I succumbed to all the temptation-- AND THEN SOME. There are three 2.5 pound boxes of chocolate in the house that I have enjoyed, but not gone nutso over-- believe it or not. But, time to cut that out, too. I don't want to wait until 1/1 to totally recommit-- too much time a'wastin.

I'm heading to bed early again tonight-- hoo haaa-- I'm so tired today, even with the extra sleep I got last night. My body is so deprived it doesn't know what to make of it.

Hope all of you are enjoying your holidays, and aren't going too crazy with the eating. It makes me upset on one hand that I will have left myself now farther to go towards goal, but on the other hand, it's a holiday, we had extenuating, upsetting circumstances-- things happen. So, get back on target and no harm, no foul.

Good night, my dear friends-- blessings be yours this day!!!!

loreeb18

Today Dave and I took a walk, him walking the dogs, me carrying Harley in her Baby Bjorn. We walked for about 45 minutes - at DH's suggestion. :noway: It was a high of 68 today! :glasses: (MUCH better than the usual 30's this time of year.)

We went to my parents' tonight because my brother and SIL were in. I ate 4 chocolate chip cookies but I stopped there. (I know stopping after 1 would have been more impressive. :laugh: ) Since I didn't eat much earlier in the day (I just wasn't all that hungry.) I managed to stay under my calories for the 2nd day in a row! Yea! :bigsmile:

Nonibug

Today Dave and I took a walk, him walking the dogs, me carrying Harley in her Baby Bjorn. We walked for about 45 minutes - at DH's suggestion. :noway: It was a high of 68 today! :glasses: (MUCH better than the usual 30's this time of year.)

We went to my parents' tonight because my brother and SIL were in. I ate 4 chocolate chip cookies but I stopped there. (I know stopping after 1 would have been more impressive. :laugh: ) Since I didn't eat much earlier in the day (I just wasn't all that hungry.) I managed to stay under my calories for the 2nd day in a row! Yea! :bigsmile:

Good Sunday morning! (Well, at least its Sunday morning here )
loree-We had unseasonably warm weather here too, although I think it only got up to 60. I wanted to go outside and walk sooo bad but it was thunderstorming most of the day:grumble: I miss being able to walk outside sooo bad!
supermom-LOVE the new pic!! Such a sweet, sweet baby
Marla-I agree with you! Today is normally my "off" day, but seeing as how Ive had 4 off days in a row now I want to get a good workout in today and since I threw out ALL leftovers last night, I can get back on track with my eating too:happy: No need to wait til Jan 1st!!
MM-Hope all is well with you and baby this morning
Oh! I almost forgot! I joined the BL challenge on here and Im on the Black Team:drinker: I think I have Marla and 3BB on our SAHM thread on that team as well....anyone else from this thread on the Black Team?
Well, have a great Sunday everyone!!:drinker: :drinker:
~Roni

loreeb18

I'm doing the challenge too but I'm not with you guys. I'm on the blue team.