Pregnancy 2011- June

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).

Oh and I forgot - I've totally popped !!! just in the last 2 days, shocking !!!!!

Oh and I forgot - I've totally popped !!! just in the last 2 days, shocking !!!!!

That means we need a picture update

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:

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!

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!!!

~Thanks girls!

Hey, guys, just popping in to see how everyone is doing! I really miss being here!

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.

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!

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.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

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!

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!!

Lynn, he is absolutely precious! Congrats!!!

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!

Well done Lynn !!!! A nice big healthy boy. Many congratulations. Rest up, take it easy and we'll see you back here soon. xoxo

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:

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: