Magnificent Mamas (Closed Group)

Julie - It's your baby so ultimately it's your decision and people will have to respect that. I will say that now is probably a good time to make sure everyone knows their boundaries because you definitely don't want to be fighting about this with anyone pp when you are super emotional. I am also a private person so I've only had their dad in the delivery room. Luckily, my mother has been great knowing when I want her around and when to leave me alone. I do know how you feel though because my girls father's mom is very overbearing and even pushed to be in the delivery room during both births... seriously?!? This I really don't get at all. If I was going to have anyone in the delivery room besides the father, it would be *MY* mom. She is just crazy. But hey, she's the one who still calls and pressures me to let her come stay with me even though me & the father have broken up. I will say this though, the first couple nights can be completely overwhelming. You should think about if you are the type of person that might want someone sleeping in the guest room that you can hand Masie off to if you get too overwhelmed, or if you'd rather have your privacy with hubby that night for you guys to handle it yourselves without someone coming in saying "is everything ok in here?" if they hear the baby crying a lot... Everyone is different so some people might like having a "backup" there, but if you don't want them poking in to check on you, it might be better for them to not be there at all the first couple days until you get a handle on things. If your mom is already being too involved for your liking, it might be hard for her to stay out of the way once the baby is actually here and crying. Also, I think it's better to tell people the worst case scenario. Like, you know if you tell people you don't want overnight visitors at all, but then change your mind and let them stay, they will be thrilled. But if you tell someone they can stay overnight, and then change your mind and say they can't, they will likely be very upset and might cause more drama. WOW, I wrote a lot lol.

Mel - lmao @ PITAH

Julie- Don't feel bad about going on. It sounds like I wouldn't want your mom around at the start either, she makes you more stressed out and upset than relaxed and you don't need that! I don't want DH's parents here for at least a week after the birth because they do that to both of us sometimes and I don't want to take that risk. My mom on the other hand might be the most wonderful human alive so I am happy for her to come wherever. My sister also is very good with boundries. Your mom doesn't sound like she is the type who will help you after the birth so I say go with your gut!

Ronya ~ I am going to still be doing 30 Day Shred on the days I don't have an hour to workout, but I would still like Slim in 6 to be my primary exercise program.

Megan ~ I would love some company in doing Slim in 6! It really is a great program, just long, but effective.

Julie ~ Your wishes sound reasonable to me. I didn't want anyone but my husband in the delivery room with me either. This is your precious time with your newborn that you will only experience once and it is important for you to enjoy her on your terms.

Sheri ~ you are looking fantastic! You have a lovely family too.

Anne ~ I hope your headache has gone away and you are feeling better today.

Wade slept through the night right at his 10 week date for the first time! We put him down Friday night at 9:30 and he slept until 6:36 am! Saturday he went down later but slept until after 6 am. Unfortunately last night he was up every two hours, something must have been bothering him.

Hope everyone has an amazing week!

Jamie-That is awesome!! Congrats. It has got to be such a relief knowing both of your girls will be in the same place and so close. Plus the financial aspects!

Bethe- It's great that Wade is starting to sleep through the night. I wonder how long it'll take my baby to get to that point. I'm glad I'll be home for the first two months and only working part-time after that. Getting up in the middle of the night and everything will be much easier for me since I'll be able to nap midday if necessary.

Julie- My Mom got really pissed at me because I didn't ask her to be a bridesmaid in my wedding... WHAT?! haha. Moms, at least you know they love you even if they are being overbearing about it. Again, I don't think you are out of line in the slightest. You stick to your guns!!

Sheri – you look great! And I love the one all you and the kids, beautiful family!

Anne – I have yet to go thorough the clothes that were give to us so no idea what sizes we have. Other than an outfit to bring her home in and having lots of onesies I’m not too concerned about clothes. My family loves to buy clothes so I’m sure when they come visit after she’s born I’ll get plenty.

Megan – boo for no power!!!

Julie – I think you’re being totally reasonable. You and hubby need some time to adjust to your new family and figure everything out.

Bethe – yea for Wade sleeping through the night!!!! Hopefully it will be happen more often.

Jamie – Boo for a bra but yea for Hayley getting into daycare! I’m already getting upset thinking about going back to work, I’m sure I’ll be a total wreck when it’s time.

I’ve been sick all day so I came home from work at lunch time. Hubby and my in-laws went to visit some family in town so I got to sleep for a few hours. I’m feeling much better now so think I’m going to meet them in an hour or so. They leave for the airport tomorrow morning and for as much as they make me nuts I will really miss them. Then I’m going to hang out with my cousin that’s here from Australia and hopefully find something to wear to my other cousins wedding this Saturday. Fingers crossed!!!

Bethe- That’s great that little wade slept through the night… here is to hoping the every two hours last night was a fluke! Sounds like you are working hard, you can get there by august!

Jamie- YEA! On the daycare! So happy for you, that sounds great. I am sorry you had to go back to work so soon, that has to be hard. I am sure I will feel the same way. Hope you and LO get to feeling 100% soon.

Ronya- I found a dress I liked at target for only about 20 bucks. They have some good options if you look through them!

I just thought about you guys because today I was on the phone with my mom and she said that she wanted brian and I to talk about august and having people visit. She wants to know how long we want her to come and when we want her to come. I was like oh my gosh, we were just talking about this today! She must have read my mind.
Head ache still hanging around, kind of dull pain in my forehead. Feeling off all day, hoping it goes away tomorrow.

Topic of Baby Names:

So I have mentioned that our little one will most likely be named Edan. But hubby and I have also thrown out other names. Here is the current list we have compiled. Does anyone mind giving them a rank on what you like most to least, or any comments. Thank you much!

Edan
Adeline
Lorelei
Kathryn
Anna
Dagny

As you know my oldest's name is Eden (love it) and my second daughter is named Lauryn. My son had a hard time pronouncing it for awhile and calls her Lora-lee. It has stuck and we call her that all the time. Will Lorelei be pronounced Lore-uh-lie or Lore-uh-lee?

I of course like Edan first :happy: . Then I would have to say Adeline second, Lorelei third, Kathryn fourth, Anna fifth and Dagny last. In that order (just the way you have them listed)

Bethe- thanks and yay for sleep

Jamie- add extra pumping sessions and hopefully it will help. It’s supposed to be supply and demand, fingers crossed.

Ronya- thanks, hope you’re feeling better.

Anne- sounds like a great mother to have

Rachael – I Edan

I packed up all my "fat clothes" tonight for hubby to take to my mom when he picks up our son tomorrow. My SIL has a preg friend who gets them next. It made me a little sad, but I'm pretty sure it's just because theyre nice clothes and I liked wearing them compared to gym pants and a tshirt as is my normal wear. I have a pretty pathetic wardrobe generally speaking. It consists probably 80% of band tshirts from work! I guess motivation to lose this weight and fit into some of my actual clothes. My jeans go on but I wouldn't wear them for at least another 5 lbs. May e some of my clothes from a few yes ago can fit in the near future if I keep on track. No guarantee I'd get dressed though... I'm lazy in that regards. Hubby always makes a big deal to point out when I actually get dressed!! He hates
when I wear gym pants all the time... But I never go anywhere... Except the gym... So it's practical! Getting dressed to sit on my chair and type all day (and be less comfortable) is just extra laundry!

I go to work and although I put on jeans I do not do anything more than a pony tail and no make up. I get up way too early and spend part of my day in a warehouse pulling orders. the joys of small business I wear many hats so nice clothes and make up are for when I go out only

Oh man. Working at a gym childcare... all I wear is gym clothes! I'll usually put on some mascara because I have light eyelashes and get asked if I am sick when I'm not wearing it. Other than that, it's super casual. I actually miss working in a jewelry store and wearing nicer things. It's gotten to the point where I get overdressed just to go to the movies because I miss feeling pretty! haha.

:laugh: Funny, I LOVE me some flip flops and I can't stand to be in jeans for longer than I have to be. I actually used to come to work with nice clothes, boots with heels and have my hair and make up done. Now it is such a rare thing that hubby gets excited! He really doesnt care what I do either, true love is what we have. He married a beautiful 160 lb 20 year old who ALWAYS dressed up and still loved me and thought I was sexy while pregnant with my first and 317lbs.

I wake up on my back every once in awhile. It always makes me nervous and I don't go back to sleep until I feel her move. I wonder the same thing. I can't wait to not have to worry about that anymore!!

Rachel -- I've read again and again you at least want to try to tilt your body just a little by wedging a pillow under one side or prop yourself up so you're not flat on your back. I don't sleep well on my back so I haven't really had an issue with waking up in that position. I'm very uncomfortable trying to always sleep on my side now that my bump has grown to "you actually look pregnant" size. I was actually able to sleep kind of halfway on my belly until just a few weeks ago.

I do lie on my back for bits of time when I'm awake. I suppose it's a good question for your next appointment.

Oof, these contractions of mine are on the verge of becoming slightly painful as of the middle of the night. Very menstrual crampy. I have an OB appointment today. It's my first check. I'm going to try very hard not to be sad when I find out I'm not at all dilated. :laugh:

Ok I walked 3 miles, 42 minutes pushing both of my toddlers in the buggy. Not too hard!

Julie- My clothes has gotten worse with pregnancy as well… that and being on summer vacation.

Sheri- One nice thing about pregnancy is you get to see the love your significant other

Rachel- My doctor told me you can sleep on your back some. She said the it can cut of breathing to the baby but that you would naturally flip over before harming the baby… something to that affect. I have been waking up on my back some, I try to sleep on my side but it is really hard to not roll over in my sleep.

Annabelle- You look great

Julie- I can’t wait to hear what your OB says about these contractions… I may be as excited as you are.

Rachael- I have no idea the answer to that question!

I just went to Gymboree and they were having a sale on winter clothes they have left over. 6.99 and under… SO SO SO CUTE. I only got 4 outfits and got winter sizes that I don’t have a lot of. They also had .99 cent socks, tights, and hair bows… I got 4 socks.