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The times I woke up during pregnancy were random pee trips. But now that he is here, I will wake up at night and I KNOW that Wade will soon be awake. It is really odd. It is like we are on the same clock or he "senses" that I am awake. I remember this with my other babies too. So, for me, there is no correlation between…

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Will say a prayer for you! Enjoy your time with family. We drove 6 hrs to St. Louis this past Memorial Day weekend and out of my four kids, the baby was the best behaved.

Just trying to get caught up on everyone's posts. Lynn, I did want to say that I tested positive for Strep B with my second child (wasn't positive with my first). After that they never tested again with 3 and 4, they just assumed I was positive. I think you and baby will be fine. Never had an allergy problem, but I never…

currently I get to pump in the truck! so disappointed, this "magic museum" we are at has family bathrooms which are huge. but do they have a seat or a bench in them to sit and nurse? no.

Thanks Carina! I breastfed my last baby in public and have yet to do so with this little guy who turned 7 wks yesterday. Not sure what my hold up is this time around.

sometimes I think my pump isn't right for me. we were just out and I haven't nursed in 4 hrs. I am engorged and omly pump 3 ozs from one side and only 1 oz from the other and still feel full (and still spilling over me bra). but if I was to nurse now (he is sleeping unfortunately) he would still get plenty from me. pumping…

SAHM here. Have been since my first was born in 2002. I used to work at a steel company and it was awesome and to this day I miss it. But feel blessed to be home.

Oh my gosh my baby Wade is a little piggy! Sheri, if you don't mind me asking, how much are you able to pump at a time? I try to pump every 2 - 4 hours and get between 3 and 4 ozs each time. But now he is eating so much during the day. He ate 4 ozs this morning and two hours later had another 4 ozs. He is non stop and I am…

Strep B test was vaginal for me. And I was positive with my second so they never tested me with my third and fourth. Not that big of deal. They recommend you get to the hospital ASAP if you are positive to hook you up to an IV with antibiotics. With my last three I went too fast and didn't get enough antibiotic in so they…

Just wanted to get in a quick hello for the day. Wade has been awake and cranky for most of the day (so that should mean a good night's sleep :smile: ). Just got him down and had to check in here. So much to say but I should get to sleep. Julie ~ I agree with the rest of the ladies. If you are uneasy definitely call the…

Yes, and it worked for me. I used it with my first. I was 5 days over due. Took it and went into labor that night.

I haven't done well at all :( Tomorrow I plan on starting Slim in 6! Having some beer, steak, potatoes and shrimp tonight :blushing: But it is time to get cracking. The scale is going in the wrong direction, time to start going in the right direction before it gets out of hand! You are doing awesome Sheri! Keep up the…

It was a very special day for the girls. They got them pierced the same day. I was planning on just letting my 8 year old do it that day but my 6 year old wanted hers done too. It was really exciting for them and if I had to do it all over again I would do it the same way. It was nice waiting until they asked for them.

I waited to pierce my girls' ears. They were 8 and 5 when we got them done. I wanted to wait until their lobes were a little bigger and more developed. It is because I didn't want them pierced way low on the lobe. Their lobes are so little right now and there is not a lot of room for them to pierce, and then when they grow…

Had the first hepatitis B shot done at the hospital with all my kids. Then I take them in at two months for the next round of vaccinations. I had a bath at the hospital after my first to help the stitches, so I believe they are okay to take but not for too long probably. But like Sheri said it can be uncomfortable to get…

I love my breast pump and to me it is a necessity, but I know everyone is different. I am unable to hand express. I rarely even leak and don't need to wear breast pads. So, as for me, I highly recommend one.

Glad you had a nice shower! I tore the most with my seven pounders. I tore less with my last two who were 9lbs 4ozs and 8lbs 9ozs. So weight wasn't an issue for me.

That is so true! I went natural with my daughters and never liked the shot for stitching me up, but like Megan said, it was the last thing on my mind.

Never was offered an episisotomy, but tore each time, which sounds worse than it is. Natural is my vote.

Oh my gosh, 10pm to 5 am! You can say Annabelle is sleeping through the night! Nice work!

Oh thanks guys, I cannot believe what has happened to my head lately. I am light haired but these grays are creeping in more and more. Not sure what to do at this time. I grow my hair out to donate it (has to be 10 inches at a time) and I don't believe it is to be colored or highlighted in order to donate (have donated…

Oh and by the way, I jinxed myself last night when I wrote how well Wade was doing sleeping. I knew as I typed I was making a mistake. He went down at 8:50 and was up around 12:30 and went right back down after nursing. Was up again at 3:15 and went right back down, but was up again a little after 6pm. So he still did his…

We live in Valparaiso (50 min outside Chicago)

I have torn with all of my babies and to me what you are feeling all sounds normal. I go in for my checkup tomorrow too. Hope it all goes well for you! I am sure it will. Any word on the work dilemma?

Name: Bethe Age: 36 (SHHH don't tell anyone, ah who am I kidding, my gray hairs are starting to give it away :sad: ) Children: Eden (9), Lauryn (6), Brooks (2), and Wade born April 9th, 2011 Live in: NW Indiana Occupation: SAHM Hobbies: Crocheting and reading (when I find the time)

AHHH! You guys are making me feel OLD!!! :laugh: :cry: :sad: :grumble: :tongue: :noway:

Oh wow ladies! Already a lot for me to catch up on this morning. I missed this! Time to feed the little guy and I will be back later :)

Oh yay!!! Thanks for the invite! I feel a great bond with you all and look forward to continuing our chats. Hugs to you all!

Went shopping for jeans a couple days ago because I want to be comfortable right now and not squeezed in my other jeans. I got two pairs but returned one because I don't want to stay where I am too long :) I went to Kohls and found a pair of Levis 518s. They are low rise, boot cut and I made of the stretchy stuff. They are…