3rd Trimester
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hi ladies!!! i have been totally MIA for the past week...its just been a lot adjusting to life with baby parker. i have to say it is the most amazing thing in the world and we feel so blessed to have him in our life. i havent gotten around to posting my birth story (or type it up for that matter) but i hope to do that within the next day or so!
little facts though: parker is our little leap baby! the doctor said the whole day that we were at the hospital that it would be the first - but things sped up towards the end of the night!!! it was definitely a wild ride...but i am so happy that he is our leap baby...i think that will make for some very fun and unique birthdays!! so he delivered at 10:50 PM - 7lbs 12oz and 20.5 inches long. by the time we left the hospital he weighed 7lbs 5oz and today at his first appointment he was 7lbs 10oz...so hes doing really well!
i am going to read and catch up on everyone...but i just wanted to say hi and know i am thinking of you all!!! hope everyone is doing really well!!:flowerforyou:
Jessica - so glad you and Parker are doing well! so exicted to hear from you and to hear that things worked out in a way that you are happy and pleased...can't wait to hear the whole birth story but we totally understand that you are busy adjusting to being a mommy...thanks for updating us...
Kelley0 -
Kristin,
I was wondering if you are putting the kids in the same room?
Has Kandance moved to a toddler bed or is she still using a crib? If a bed are you using her old crib for the new baby? Just a few things I have been contemplating lately...was wondering what other mommies of toddlers are doing as far as putting baby #1 and baby #2 in the same room.
Glad Kadence is doing better...it's so tough when they are sick...love the pic
Kelley...
Yes, the kids will be in the same room. We have a small house and it's our only option.
Yes, Kadence has moved to a "big girl" bed...she's been in it for a while already and loves it! Seriously, the first night we set it up I had to bribe her to stay awake and she still ended up going to bed at like 6:30 she was so excited to sleep in it!
Yes, we are using her old crib (which was, believe it or not, MY crib) for the baby. But my mom bought me a bassinet this time so that we can have the baby sleep in our room until it has somewhat of a schedule and isn't waking Kadence up all the time. I will have it nap in the crib during the day and sleep in the bassinet at night.
Hope you get things figured out at your house! No matter what we decided, it will be an adjustment for everyone! Let's just pray it goes fairly smoothly!
Wow...the crib you had when you were a kid..your kids are using that's really cook.
yeah I hope the transition is smooth...my son is still in his crib...i know if he was in a big boy crib...he would escape in the morning and run around the house..lol...but I still have sometime because I am cosleeping like I did with my son for the first 6 months...or at least 3 until the baby sleeps longer periods...I am hoping to try the babywise method in hopes the baby sleeps longer at nights earlier...my son didn't sleep through the night until he was about 10-11 months...fingers crossed the next one will be a little easier now that we have a little more knowledge...thanks for the advice.0 -
Good morning!
Jessica...so nice to hear from you! Glad you are adjusting to mommyhood and are doing well. Can't wait to hear all of Parkers birth story! But congratulations again!
Kelley...Yes, I was really excited that my mom had kept my crib in such nice condition, and it's so solid. I know there are a few features on the new cribs that would have been nice, but it was a sentimental thing for me! And as far as Kadence running around the house, we close her door at night and still use the baby monitor, so when she wakes up she calls us and we come let her out! It works really well.
Well...I had a bad night. TOTALLY over-ate! And then was feeling miserable! Oh well...it's a new day today and I'm going to make it a good one!!
Hope you all have a wonderful morning!
Kristin--35 weeks0 -
Ya Congrats Jessica!
Kristen- I love the painted belly, mabe Ill let my daughter try that this weekend
We got our Van! its really nice, back up camera, DVD player for the kids, wireless head phs.... the new space is fantastic. Love it. Yes Its a lil uncool, but its worth it for sure. Drives really nice. I was sooo tired last night by the time we came home I wasnt up to aquasize. I then proceeded to eat 2 cup cakes.. bad! Its like I dont even care anymore, I know its bad. Mabe Ill get a walk in today, its warming up here and melting all the snow we had last weekend. Hubbys going in for his eye surgery tomorrow. We will probably have a quiter weekend at home.
Tara
32 weeks0 -
Morning...
It's so quiet on here...so used to this thread being filled with comments and chatter...aww. Oh well knowing that people are resting after their babies is a good thing.
Kristin - yep new day fresh start... Your daugther sounds great...my son would tear his room apart before he called...maybe if I moved things so he couldn't get to them it would be easier...his room is like the most unbaby proofed room oddly enough.
Woke up feeling blah again this morning...but feeling a little better now...finding that most things I ate are leaving a bitter taste in my mouth is anyone else getting this..it's the oddest thing.
kelley0 -
Hey ladies-
I had a quick sec to check in since hubby's watching the baby.
I'm doing well trying to adjust to a new baby and a new routine. It's been quite had and very emotional for me. My hubby has been a world of support and my mom has helped us do everything possible-
we're currently undergoing treatment at home for Jondus & Bellyribbon since they are both very high. Prayers. It's a rought situation to be in when you have to keep poking your newborn every 2 hours.
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Denise...sorry to hear about the struggles at home. Kadence was a bit jaundice as well and so we had more frequent visits with the pediatrician at first. Prayers coming your way! And congrats again!
Kelley...I'm guessing the bitter taste is just due to uterus cramping everything now...I've had that also...it seems like it takes forever to get tastes out of my mouth...but I'm sure burping more often contributes to that also (which is my case I think). I also feel nauseous again every once and a while.
Tara...Yay for getting your van! And I'm sure you can totally rock it! And yes, you should let your daughter paint your belly. Kadence had lots of fun!!
Man...SO tired today! Can't wait to get home and put my feet up a bit!! Have a good afternoon!0 -
YAY – I love hearing from the new moms! :bigsmile: Thanks so much for checking in, ladies.
Jessica – glad you’re adjusting to your leap year baby.
Denise – sounds like you’ve had an eventful few days. Best wishes and prayers for a healthy little one… I really hope the jaundice and bellyrubin clear up. Keep up your great attitude… you’re little guy is sure lucky to have you around! :smooched:
Kristin – I agree, your painted belly is so cute! It’s so special that you’re able to use the same crib you used as a baby… how many people can say that?! I feel ya on the overeating… it’s been one of those days for me today… ugh! Hope you had a better day today with the fresh start!
Kelley – You still have lots of time to figure out the arrangements for your two little ones. Have you gotten the room painted yet? Lol. I haven’t experienced the bitter taste… however, the weirdest thing happened yesterday night: everything smelled like pickles to me! I don’t even eat pickles. We don’t even have any in our house. And yet… I swear my husband smelled just like a KOSHER DILL! Am I losing my mind? :noway:
Tara – Congrats on the new wheels! Sounds nice (even if “uncool”) and convenient. Hope you got out for your walk today!
Anyone heard from Heather today?!?!?!?!? It’s any day now for her!
We need some more preggos to hop over to this board from the 2nd Tri. It’s been so quiet with everyone having their little ones and leaving us! Hurry back mamas and tell us all the things you wish you had known!!!!
Having a terrible day of eating today – sugar intake has been outta control and I think I’ve already eaten about 1300-1400 calories (and it’s only 3:30pm!). Yikes! Went for a walk at lunch and planning another short walk tonight with the hubby to enjoy the beautiful weather here. My muscles are definitely feeling a little tight and achy so I hope to take a warm bath and do some nice stretching/yoga moves tonight before bed.
Happy hump day, mamas! Another week half-way over.
Kristi
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Quick check in from me! Nothing new to report, unfortunately. Still having random contractions....other than that, this baby is stubborn & getting a BIT too comfy Tomorrow is his actual due date, so we'll see if he cooperates! 0
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Nite ladies.
Heather - here's hoping your little person being on the other side of the womb soon... I know walking worked for me...worth a try.
Krisiti - your comment made me laugh...hubby smelled like a dill pickle...lol... I hear you on the crazy sugar today I had lots of sugar too...somedays are just better than others. As for the room...we had to change the design because the hubby was like strips on the whole wall is too much so instead he opted to do 3 strips on the main wall and then paint the other walls the accent color...it was a compromise. We agreed he would do it on Sunday...today is Thursday and all he did was clean up the lines that he had already painted...LOL...and next week we are going on vacation so you know nothing is going to get done for another 2 weeks...Sigh...not sure what will light the fire...here's hoping he will just spend a day painting one day soon. I have however, started doing what I need to do washing clothes, going through the other newbord items I have, gathering it all together...one night soon I will clean out the closet and hang the items up and organize the closet...
Denise - thanks for checking in...glad things are going well. My little one had Jaundice when he was born as well..and when it didn't get better they readmitted him to the hospital to put him under lights for one night...it was the worst thing ever...after spending 10 months with him on the inside spending a night away from him...I didn't think it would be so hard. It's good to hear things are going better for little Joaquin. Try to get him exposed to sunlight my mom says that helps...
alright ladies...going to try to sleep before 11 tonight...the weather has been crazy here lately and I plan on getting out tomorrow to take my son to the park and get a walk in...the temp is supposed to get up to 70...can't wait.
Nite...
Kelley0 -
Good morning gals!
Kelley...have fun at the park today! Wish it was nicer here!
H...here's to hoping for a due date baby!!!
Kristi...hmm...haven't experience the dill pickle smell...too funny!
Well...I had some weird chest pains last night...had me kind of worried. They went away though. I'm thinking the baby is just so high up in my ribs. IDK...haven't experienced that before. Couldn't eat much...things weren't tasting good. It's almost like 1st trimester all over...blah! Plus the heartburn is KILLING me these days!!! I keep thinking...only four more weeks...
Hope you all have a wonderful day!!
Kristin--35 weeks 1 day0 -
Well, today is the baby's due date & so far, nothing. I have been walking, bouncing on an exercise ball, swinging my hips....he's just a typical male - stubborn Maybe with any luck he'll still make his debut today!
Kristing ~ Heartburn is NO fun! I went through a bottle of tums - and I've never taken them pre-pregnancy. The last couple of weeks have been better, but last night I had to get up at midnight to take some. Probably didn't help that I overgorged on sherbert & marshmellows (separately) kind of late last night. oops!
~Heather 40 weeks!0 -
Jessica~ I love the new picture of Parker. Congratulations and I'm glad everything went well for you.
Denise~ Sorry to hear about the jaundice. Hopefully, his levels start going down soon.
Heather~ Good luck on getting that baby out. I have always gone overdue so I know what it feels like to try and wish your babies to be born.
Kristin~ Sorry to hear about the heartburn. I had that with my first as well, but this time I'm doing okay. Although, I do feel a bit more nausea lately like in the first trimester.
Kristi~ I hear you on the sugar. I'm trying to keep it natural as in fruit, but I have been eating a ton of strawberries, blueberries, apples, bananas, and grapes. Also, a few girl scout cookies keep sneaking their way in there. :blushing:
AFM~ Today I'm 37 weeks. I have a doctor's appointment, and I'm going to make sure my doctor checks me. I don't usually dilate early, but since my brother is getting married on Saturday. I want to know where I'm at. I have been speed walking for about 40-50 minutes 3 times a week, and if I'm dilated. I might skip it this Friday because I don't want to miss my brother's wedding. This baby seems to be a lot lower than my others, and I have had lots of braxton hicks and pressure. So I'm wondering if it has done anything. My husband is a groomsman in the wedding and my son is the ringbearer. I don't want to miss them looking so handsome together. I might update again after the doctor's appointment.0 -
Hello everyone---Welcome all you new mommies..and congratulations....
Sarah-are the Dr's concerned at all for measuring 5 wks ahead?
Fitnurse--I admire you still walking...I'm having a hard time standing more than 10 min. My back just kills me. When I just sit long at my desk, I feel like my butt is getting flatter, LOL
Kristi-congrats on maintaining your weight and not gaining...
Tara-wow! you're already packed?! I haven't done that yet....and i'm so jealous with your new van. I wanted one but considering I'll be staying home at the end of the school year, We wouldn't be able to afford monthly payment with just my hubby's income.
Jessica-cant wait to hear the story...
Kristin-wow, same crib? that is pretty cool. Love your painted belly.
Denise--hows baby doing w/ the jaundice? My middle had that also...
AFM: I'm looking forward to having our spring break already. 1 wk of no work and still getting paid. But at the same note, Mon and Tues will be my g-pa's funeral...I just lost my g'ma in Nov. I know they are together now...I have families coming in this wk and this wknd for the funeral...
Question: what are you using for baby? crib, co-sleeper, playpen, bassinet?? That is the only thing I don't have yet...I told my mother in law and my auntie since they asked what i needed, and they still haven't bought it. What are they waiting for? I'm stressing over it, BLAH!
I'll pop back in today, need to get ready for work...0 -
Good Morning Momma's to Be!
Well I have officially hit trimester 3!!! Very excited! I can't believe in another 12 weeks(ish) baby will be here!
Well I've been having a lot of trouble with a rib I've popped out in my back and it has got the best of me this week. I ended up calling in sick for all of my shifts this week, thankfully I had almost 200 hours of sick time banked up since I was scheduled for 72 hours this week. I broke down and took some Tylenol a few times this week. I know it's "safe" but hate taking any extra medications. We also got 8 inches of snow in 2 days which didn't help my energy level.
The weight monster has caught up to me(which I have researched is quite common about 27-28 weeks). I only have myself to blame as the pain in my rib caused a lack of making anything aside from grilled cheese and ichiban soup. I made it to the grocery store and ended up in the car before I was done leaving hubby to finish. Knock on wood so far today I'm feeling almost normal and I started my day with a green smoothie so here's to hoping for a better food day. I'm undecided if I should attempt taking my dogs for a walk(both are 80 pounds and have cabin fever so aren't going to be nice to me on their leashes) but we shall see. The sun is shining and looks like it will be a great day.
My belly has definitely "popped" this last week. I can't believe how much bigger it is. I smiled yesterday because I actually had a stranger stop me and ask my due date so that was exciting that I actually look pregger's to others. To me most days I still just think I look fat (I know it's not the case but very self conscious other people see it the same way). Haven't had any random people belly rubbing yet which I'm pretty glad about, not sure how I'll handle that if it happens. Even not pregnant I like to have my own bubble haha.
Well I hope everyone has a great day!
Amanda
28weeks0 -
Hi Moms!
Congrats Denise and Jessica! Hope all is well.
Heather, my fingers are crossed for you
Kristin, the heartburn monster is starting to visit me as well. I have never had it in my life until now. It has been terrible, but just a little uncomfortable at night. This little one is really high at times too and I’m pretty sure my stomach and lungs are best friends at this point.
Kristi, I have been sugar crazy the whole time! I may have polished off an entire box of Girl Scout cookies a few nights ago…:ohwell:
FitNurse, I am very impressed (and a little jealous) with all the walking you are getting in on a regular basis! Well done! Hope you have a great time at the wedding this weekend!
Sharon, I’m sorry for your loss. You are right, they are together now. God Bless. We will have a family-heirloom bassinet in our room for the nights and her crib is already set in the nursery that we plan to use during the day for naps and such. Good luck, I hope they help you lessen your worries soon!
Amanda, popped out rib?... ouch that doesn’t seem like it would be very pleasant. Glad to hear you are feeling well today! Time to take advantage of that, but try not to over-do it! MMM grilled cheese sounds really good right now. Thanks! SO about strangers asking your due date.. I had one of the employees of Sam’s club yell across the store asking when I was due. When I told her May 5th, she proceeded to say “wow, twins?!” (Still across the store) :huh: :grumble: Hmmm, enjoy your small belly stage, it will grow soon and you will hope people wouldn’t comment at all. LOL Happy 3rd Tri!
AFM: I have been doing pretty well lately. I can tell things are beginning to get more difficult and starting to change. I have been experiencing new things like a very tender tailbone (OUCH!), heartburn, and difficulty bending and breathing. Last night I found myself asking my mom (retired LD nurse) when she will start to drop so I can breathe again. LOL She has been making me more and more uncomfortable and I know this is just the beginning.
Hubs and I went for a short walk last night and I could barely keep up with him and the dog between not being able to breathe, sore back and tailbone, and end of the day swollen feet. Not a good night in my book. I have been keeping up with zumba at least once a week. Even though my doc doesn’t know I still go, when I saw he yesterday she says to keep doing what I’m doing because everything looks perfect. So I guess I will keep going to zumba against her previous advice. LOL
The nursery is pretty close to finished. We put the Dr. Seuss decals up on the walls this week and it is really coming together. We have to bring the refinished dresser up from the workroom in the basement and get some shelves and knickknacks on the walls. I can’t believe it’s getting so close. Next, (probably this weekend) I plan to start washing the clothes, blankets and sheets. Also, this weekend we have our birthing class with a tour of the hospital. It will be a long day, but I ‘m glad to have it all in one day, especially how busy we’ve been and are going to be.
My mom is a crazy person planning the shower. It’s coming on the 24th and I think she is going overboard, but I know there is no way to stop her. LOL 70 people invited, fully catered with linens, and I have to go order the cakes this weekend… busy busy busy. I know it will be a blast though!
OK, I think that is enough babbling for now. Sorry, it’s been a while. :happy:
TTFN
Kim 31w 5d0 -
Sarah-are the Dr's concerned at all for measuring 5 wks ahead?
no, I was like that with my last two who were big babies,9lbs 4oz (an impressive 23" long) and 8lbs 9 oz. I always measure big. My doctor knows I have big babies. Plus I've been keeping my gestational diabetes undertight control:)0 -
Is anyone else expirenceing crazy tempers just lately? I've been fine except this week, every little thing drives me crazy! My bp was high today at docs because I was so mad at hubby, for something that shouldn't have been a huge deal. I feel crazy! lol0
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Wow....glad to see people are talkative today!
Sarah...Yes, I have some crazy mood swings! I find myself getting frustrated REALLY easily...and I hate it because I'm that way with my daughter also...and I'm not usually like that. I have to really watch myself! Of course it's my poor husband I take it out on the most, and luckily he's very forgiving!
Kim...Unfortunately you are right, those fun third trimester symptoms are just beginning! The heartburn seems to get worse as you progress. I had it really bad starting much earlier with my daughter, but otherwise never in my life also! Such a bummer. And I also have sciatica and pelvic pain this go-round which are new to me! So, I hope you don't get too bad...but at least we have an end in sight! Hope you show us pictures of your nursery when finished! Dr. Seuss is such a cute idea!
Amanda...Welcome to the third trimester!! Good thing you took some sick time...I think that it's so important not to over-do it when you're preggers. Need to take care of you and baby first! And I know what you mean about feeling fat...I am the same way! I really hate gaining weight, even though I know there's a reason...and I have gained plenty! But I lost it all after my daughter and know I can do it again! So don't worry too much...it won't be long before you are feeling more like yourself again!
Sharon...I'm doing the same as Kim...bassinet at night and crib during the day. And the only reason we're using the bassinet is because Kadence and the baby will be sharing a room, so until the baby gets some sort of routine, I don't want to wake Kadence up constantly at night. I also am sorry for your losses...it's always hard.
Fitnurse...Good job on the walking! Wish I was doing that more! Have fun at the wedding (I'm sure you'll make it!)
Heather...Ah...I'm still hoping for today for you! Keep us posted!!!
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Hey ladies!!
Hope everyone is doing well- haven't had a chance to breath! Yowzers :yawn:
Joaquins bilirubon finally went down from 20.1 to 9.9 and I can honestly say that I BALLED my eyes out when we got the good news. :sad: Call it hormones or whatever I just couldn't help it. He has been officially released adn we are home, again :bigsmile:
So we are back to square one:
1) learning to breastfeed since they had to have him bottle fed
2) having to increase in weight since he's lost over a pound since he was born
3) having to adjust to a pattern/sleeping schedule again
but hey we are home and thats whta counts. Thanks for all the prayers. We really appreciate it. God is great!!
Hope to post his birth story soon- just not sure when? LOL :laugh:
Denise
Joaquin Alejandro 6 days old0 -
YAY for FRIDAY!
Goodness... this was a busy board the last two days! I was in training all day yesterday (away from my computer) and didn't get a chance to check-in to chat. Sounds like everyones doing well... now its time to catch up...
Heather - Push out that kid already! Can't believe he's still hanging on in there... I'm sure you'll go soon! I'll be hoping for today! :drinker:
Kristin - Sorry about the heartburn... I never had felt it before being preggo, but def have felt it recently after eating a big meal or something... no fun! Hopefully your LO will move down for your last few weeks and you'll feel less cramped in your ribs/chest!
FitNurse - Congrats on a healthy end of pregnancy... awesome job with the walks and healthy eating! Have fun at the wedding! My brother's wedding is about a month away and I'm planning on going maternity dress shopping today!
Sharon - Enjoy the spring break! But... yes... the break sounds bitter sweet. :ohwell: I'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather and wish you and your family the best during this tough time. I'm sure it is comforting to know that he can join your grandmother now.... Take care of yourself!
Hey, Amanda! Glad to see you're joining the 3rd Tri too! So sorry to hear about the rib pain. Is there anything else you can do besides taking Tylenol and waiting for it to get better? Sounds incredibly uncomfortable! It sounds like we're going through the same "belly popping" weight-gaining stage right now. This baby belly appeared out of nowhere! And yes... it must be obvious now that strangers and people I haven't seen in awhile are unmistakably noticing the preggo!
Kim - I chuckled at the whole Sam's Club due date debacle! Ha! The nursery sounds adorable and you've been so productive! Right now the "baby room" in my house is just a mess of boxes and random stuff I've thrown into the empty room that I'll eventually put away and make into a nursery. I think I'll procrastinate for another 3-4 weeks before tackling that project! Still Zumbaing?! I've been trying to go once a week too... but honestly I can't imagine how it feels for you, because I'm a few weeks behind you and it definitely wipes me out! I try to take it easy on the mid-section movement, but I always catch myself really wanting to shake the booty and do those body rolls! Usually after 4-5 songs I'm feeling a little lightheaded and some pains along the sides of my belly. Might have to hang up the Zumba until post baby?! Eh... maybe a few more weeks won't hurt! :happy:
Sarah - Yes, I have been a little more sensitive it seems. Little things that don't usually set me off have been bugging me. I've been able to keep things mostly in check... just try to keep myself relaxed... don't try to push myself too hard with work bs... and get some good "GROOSHFRABBAs" in when I need it. Yoga, stretching, and a good cup of decaf tea have worked wonders for me when I want to destroy something or punch someone in the face. :laugh:
Denise - so glad that youre home!
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Well, I'm heading in for another prenatal appt with the OBGYN today... just the standard drive thru stuff. I'm interested to see what they officially say about the gllucose challenge test I took two weeks ago... and also am curious to see how much the nasty Dr. scale says I've gained in the last 2.5 weeks. I've been 80% good with the eating lately... but last night this new self-serve frozen yogurt place just popped up in front of me so I had to give it a try!
No work for me today... so I'm thinking I'll head over to the mall before my appt and do some laps around the stores just browsing. I do still have to find a dress to wear for my bro's wedding April 7th... maybe I'll find something cute while at the mall!
Have a great weekend, ladies! Can't wait to hear your birth story, Heather! (I wonder if you'll fart in front of your hubby?!?!?) :laugh:
KRISTI
28w4d0 -
Kristi- good luck on your test results! They called me 2 days after the test to tell me I failed, so I'm sure they wouldn't let you go 2 weeks without letting you know if you failed:) They were super quick to get me another test, then to the endocrinologist. At least my docs, they don't mess around with gestational diabetes! lol
Denise, I'm glad your son is doing better I am curious why they didn't let you breastfeed though. Everything I have read says not to stop breastfeeding if baby has jaundice, but to increase. I hope it won't effect your breastfeeding relationship. Keep it up, it's super hard in the begining but it's worth it. I would cry and get so frustrated the first week with bfing my daughter, then at 14 months I was literally balling because I didn't want to stop! lol, Hopefully things will settle down for you now that you are home. I guess I shouldn't have told you how easy the first few weeks are! lol, Everyones expirence is different. I guess you never know what to expect!
Everyone revisiting the first trimester: you are making me nervous! lol, I don't want heart burn, waking all night, fatigue, ect. to come back! I am 33 weeks and it's been great. I was in denial about the last 5 weeks being hard. I figured I weigh less this time,it won't suck...Now I am forced to remember how crappy it is!
Ok, what name is better... Owen Dashel or Ashton Liam? I am set on one of these so please pick your fav, don't bash them! lol, I cannot decide! Hubby can't either. If we go with Owen his nickname can be Dash, which I think is adorable:)0 -
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"Wow...the crib you had when you were a kid..your kids are using that's really cook.
yeah I hope the transition is smooth...my son is still in his crib...i know if he was in a big boy crib...he would escape in the morning and run around the house..lol...but I still have sometime because I am cosleeping like I did with my son for the first 6 months...or at least 3 until the baby sleeps longer periods...I am hoping to try the babywise method in hopes the baby sleeps longer at nights earlier...my son didn't sleep through the night until he was about 10-11 months...fingers crossed the next one will be a little easier now that we have a little more knowledge...thanks for the advice."
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Kelley~ How old is your son? My daughter just got out of her crib and she is over 3! lol, I didn't want to let her out until she figured out how to escape. She didn't mind being in it and I figured why take her out? I wouldn't rush it, kids can get into so much trouble if they are allowed to run free before you wake up. She is older now and is good when she gets up. My son escaped before 2 and got into so much stuff! This way was much easier. Good luck keeping him fenced in! I tried babywise with my first, but it was 5 years ago so I couldn't tell you if it worked or not! lol, I know people who had great success with it. With my daughter I wanted to keep my supply up so I nursed on demand, not on a schedule. If you are bfing you need to be aware of that:)0 -
Sarah - I havent heard of Dashel but think Dash sounds super cute! I think I prefer Owen Dashel. What is your surname or intitals? Do they both look ok? At least you have narrowed it down to 2! I have loads and cant decide what I like! This week my favs are Issac Michael (been a fav for a little while), Harrison Michael (Harry) and Imogen Grace.
Helen
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Sarah - I havent heard of Dashel but think Dash sounds super cute! I think I prefer Owen Dashel. What is your surname or intitals? Do they both look ok? At least you have narrowed it down to 2! I have loads and cant decide what I like! This week my favs are Issac Michael (been a fav for a little while), Harrison Michael (Harry) and Imogen Grace.
Helen
17 weeks
I had never heard of Dashel (or spelled Dashiell) until searching the baby name boards on babycenter.com. It's better known there and in real world, lol. I like different unique names so I like it a lot. My hubby doesn't so he likes Owen, more traditional. It's a good compromise:) Last name begins with R. Initials ODR or ALR, nothing bad! lol. I've never heard of Imogen. Is that for a girl? Of the other boy names I like Issac best:)0 -
Arg I am eating so bad!! So bad. Hubbys at home recovering from his eye surgery, hes inalot of pain poor guy. Glad we had this done now than after baby. I have to write an employment law final tomorrow, so not ready but just want to finish this course! I knew it would be tough trying to study in my last tri, Ive technically already passed the course which releives some stress, just would like to keep my GPA up, but that might not happen right now, wish me luck! Gonna be a quiet home weekend for us. My wall decals finally came in! So hopefully get those up at least. gonna clean tomorrow and make some stew. Weather seems pretty nice too, have a great weekend ladies!0
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Denise, I'm glad your son is doing better I am curious why they didn't let you breastfeed though. Everything I have read says not to stop breastfeeding if baby has jaundice, but to increase. I hope it won't effect your breastfeeding relationship. Keep it up, it's super hard in the begining but it's worth it. I would cry and get so frustrated the first week with bfing my daughter, then at 14 months I was literally balling because I didn't want to stop! lol, Hopefully things will settle down for you now that you are home. I guess I shouldn't have told you how easy the first few weeks are! lol, Everyones expirence is different. I guess you never know what to expect!
Everyone revisiting the first trimester: you are making me nervous! lol, I don't want heart burn, waking all night, fatigue, ect. to come back! I am 33 weeks and it's been great. I was in denial about the last 5 weeks being hard. I figured I weigh less this time,it won't suck...Now I am forced to remember how crappy it is!
Sarah, Joaquins bilirubin numbers were in the 20 + which are unheard of (or so I've been told) AND since because my milk hadn't come in yet it was more of a waste of time. We needed to keep the feedings short due in order to keep him in the photo bed longer and we needed him to increase his weight FAST. So formula it was....Now that we're released we're back to breastfeeding along with a formula supplementation but strictly to maintain his weight. We haven't quite figured out why he's losing so much weight.
as far as revisiting the 1st tri, yes it's very true!! Get ready because mine came with a vengence! :laugh:0 -
Oooh... I like Ashton Liam! Although... "Dash" is pretty stinkin cute! I don't think you can go wrong with either choice.
Just got back from my appt and feeling quite disheartened. :grumble: My Dr. asked if I had any questions leading up to delivery and I commented that I would really like to have as little medical "help" as possible. Basically I have this crazy fear of needles and hospitals (always have... I've been known to pass out just getting my blood pressure taken! There are plenty of horror stories of me with modern day medicine... one that includes my 14 year old self fighting off the Drs trying to give me an IV when my other arm had a compound fracture and my bone sticking out of it.)... and that, knowing myself, I will be a lot more comfortable with less intervention. Basically, I'm just hoping to minimize meds, etc. unless things aren't going well and it becomes necessary. Well... the Dr. started spouting all of these "standard" procedures the hospital calls non-negotiable... and I could feel the positivity flowing out of me. :frown: I'm sure my face went pale white. I realize that things happen during labor/delivery that often times require intervention. However, I was really hopeful that I would be able to go into the experience trying to manage the pain myself and use meds, etc. if I needed as the backup plan. Now... it seems the hospital doesn't really allow the choice. I don't know why I'm getting soooo upset by this, but the thought of losing control of my body and having things done to me that I don't want or might not even need is super scary. I cried the whole way home (maybe preggo hormones?) and am really struggling with this. I sort of feel like there's no reason to eat healthy, exercise, read tons of birthing books, take classes, and prepare for a healthy delivery when it's like I'll have no control over the experience anyway. I wish I was as trusting as Denise and some of you ladies! Oh man... sorry about the vent. I know I'm being a really big baby about this... but it's kind of a big deal. I've heard so many different delivery day stories... from horrible to amazing... and I already know that I'm going to be a hot mess if I feel overly stressed or out of control.
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Oooh... I like Ashton Liam! Although... "Dash" is pretty stinkin cute! I don't think you can go wrong with either choice.
Just got back from my appt and feeling quite disheartened. :grumble: My Dr. asked if I had any questions leading up to delivery and I commented that I would really like to have as little medical "help" as possible. Basically I have this crazy fear of needles and hospitals (always have... I've been known to pass out just getting my blood pressure taken! There are plenty of horror stories of me with modern day medicine... one that includes my 14 year old self fighting off the Drs trying to give me an IV when my other arm had a compound fracture and my bone sticking out of it.)... and that, knowing myself, I will be a lot more comfortable with less intervention. Basically, I'm just hoping to minimize meds, etc. unless things aren't going well and it becomes necessary. Well... the Dr. started spouting all of these "standard" procedures the hospital calls non-negotiable... and I could feel the positivity flowing out of me. :frown: I'm sure my face went pale white. I realize that things happen during labor/delivery that often times require intervention. However, I was really hopeful that I would be able to go into the experience trying to manage the pain myself and use meds, etc. if I needed as the backup plan. Now... it seems the hospital doesn't really allow the choice. I don't know why I'm getting soooo upset by this, but the thought of losing control of my body and having things done to me that I don't want or might not even need is super scary. I cried the whole way home (maybe preggo hormones?) and am really struggling with this. I sort of feel like there's no reason to eat healthy, exercise, read tons of birthing books, take classes, and prepare for a healthy delivery when it's like I'll have no control over the experience anyway. I wish I was as trusting as Denise and some of you ladies! Oh man... sorry about the vent. I know I'm being a really big baby about this... but it's kind of a big deal. I've heard so many different delivery day stories... from horrible to amazing... and I already know that I'm going to be a hot mess if I feel overly stressed or out of control. :grumble:
Take a deep breath!!
Lets not lose sight of the goal here: Healthy baby!! There is no reason that you can't have what you want as long as there are no complications. We cant' predict what can/will/could/should/ would of happened- All we can do is hope for the best and move on from there.
One of the nurses held my hand as she strolled me down the hall into the surgery room and told me "the anticipation that you have created is scarier than the entier procedure" and she was absolutely right!!
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Oh Krist, you kill me! I'm really hoping that I don't fart or poop in front of my husband.....but we'll just see how it goes. What makes matters worse is if I DO go into labor tonight or tomorrow, I just had Olive Garden today for lunch......so it's going to be a stinky garlic fart if it does happen!!! Yikes!!! That's bound to clear the room! :laugh:
So this little boy is still being stubborn. Decided to go shopping with my sister today - what am I going to do, wait around at the house til he FINALLY decides to come!? I thought maybe with any luck my water would break while being gone. No such luck. Sooooo......I'm still here with my regular contractions that I've been having all week. COME. OUT. BABY!!! :bigsmile:0
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