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Elizabeth, congrats on the wedding! That is so exciting. Hopefully everything goes smoothly for you. No Julie... I hope that means she is finally having that baby. :)

Ronya, Noah' Ark will be so cute. I always wanted to do a playroom decorated like that. Heartburn, yes, I get it off and on. It's a nasty thing, but I don't really know what helps to alleviate it. Julie: I have been nauseous and throwing up all over again too. My mw said it's normal at the end of pregnancy for the symptoms…

So I honestly didn't know what stripping the membranes meant, so I looked it up. Now I am starting to wonder if my mw did that and didn't tell me. The only reason I think she may have is I have read you can after being 1 cm dilated. And this last check was considerably more painful than the 2 previously, she also was up…

Thanks everyone for your sweet comments. Maureen, I am sorry about the disappointing apt. I hope something happens this weekend for you! Julie, you too!

Oh gosh, how did you do that??? That is such a huge fear of mine, going way over the due date.

No I am still here. Last night was rough. Got the call that my grandpa might not make it through the night and so I was at my grandparent's from 3-9pm. We had all the family there and we said our goodbyes. He is still hanging on, but it won't be much longer. He isn't conscious and we think his kidneys have failed. I am…

Sorry to all of your have bad/rotten days! ((hugs)) to you all! I hope you get feeling better. Mel, I got my screen name because once my cousin called me chickidee and then we just combined my name Rachael with it. It's a perfect name for emails etc... because no one has used it and I don't ever have to put any numbers…

So, I have this co-worker. He is our in-house attorney, and he is massive, like well over 300 lbs. He has broke 2 work chairs here. Anyway, we were both walking up the stairs and he says "Now, I look like you! Except I am not pregnant." Seriously, how do I take that? Maybe he was putting himself down saying he had a big…

Danielle: I am sorry the migraines are coming back. That really sucks!!! :frown: Your name blocks are super adorable! I do also love the little owl on them! Ronya: Hope you are feeling better and were able to recoop. Jen: I am sorry you felt yucky! I hope you have managed to get a hold of it and get back to yourself.…

Yes, she is posterior. That does make sense about the contractions and dilation. Because when my mom was pregnant with me I was posterior. She wasn't dilated at all at her 36 week apt and about a week later her water broke. She also had back labor with me. That might be why instead of contractions I get more back pain than…

Brittony, she is so stinkin cute!! Aww! I am so happy for you. Julie: I am happy for you, but I am super jealous! :wink: AFM: I had my apt. Good news, my blood pressure was 118/68. Also she has grown quite a bit so we aren't worried about her being too small now. The bad thing is even though she is head down she is facing…

I have always been allergic to nickel, I found that white gold is mixed with nickel to make it white, so I cannot wear that either or I will break out. My hubby special made my wedding ring out of palladium, so that is nice. But yeah most of the cheaper stuff is made with nickel. Good luck on your glucose test. I hope all…

About rings, I do take mine off to shower and swim but that is because mine is usually loose and I am too afraid to lose it. And I take it off to shower because I hate getting soap in my diamonds it's annoying to clean. Rachel.. sorry about the instance with your friend. That is hard. I am glad that camping went well.

Maureen: Glad you are feeling better. I am starting to get the "I am done being pregnant" feeling, so I can only imagine how you are feeling. Hopefully your baby comes real soon. Steph! Oh my goodness yay! Twins, that is so exciting, congrats. Sorry about the not feeling good part though, I hope things turn around for you…

Yes, thanks Anne, that didn't even cross my mind either. :) Julz, congrats on your son's baptism. I do believe we go to the same church. :o) Julie, at least you are having contractions. I have still haven't really had any... I hope that just means that all the dilation will occur close together. Today will be a good day. I…

Mel: Yay for the daycare. That is awesome news! I bet you are super stoked. Anne: I am doing ok at work, just way tired now. I do mostly sit at a desk, but lately work has been slow, so it is sooo hard not to fall asleep lol.

We are going in with Edan, Adeline and Lorelei and once we see her we will decide from there. :)

Also posted on pregnancy board... Thanks ladies, I am glad I have you for support. I am doing much better today. Yesterday’s appointment just seemed to be all negative. It was like boom… your baby is too small, boom your bp is too high, boom you won’t be delivering anytime soon. Well, I also got grilled with symptoms of…

Blah... kind of depressed now. I had another dr. appointment today. Not anymore dilated than last time... she said she could hardly get a finger tip in. My bp was higher than normal. Now, apparently my baby is measuring too small so I am supposed to rest as much as I can... (hard to do when I can't ever sleep at night),…

Julie, I understand with the work thing. I really hate getting up and coming to work now. Especially today, I just feel crappy. I am super queasy for some reason. I feel like I am behind when I read about all of your contractions. I seriously don't get them much at all. I get crampy and I get back pains, but not…

Carina! I am so sorry you are going through that! What an emotional roller coaster! I am sorry girl! I hope that you will be able to work things out. T&P! Anne: I've had some similar things to my mom, like some of the same nerve pain and back pain. I had ms really bad the first tri, but my mom was sick the whole 9 months.…

Anne, your pictures are so stinkin' cute! I love them.

Rachel: I've heard the reason it's not the best to sleep on your back in the pressure of the baby can cut of some blood supply of a vessel for the momma. I am struggling with it too. I never slept on my back, but I am finding it more comfortable, and I tend to wake up on my back a lot. My MIL said in moderation it is…

Maybe this is a stupid question, but I just got thinking about it last night. I got to water aerobics about twice a week now. If your water breaks while in a pool will you know? I'd hate for it to break and not know and then continue on like normal when I should be preparing to go to the hospital.

Hello! Congrats on the pregnancy! There are a bunch of us! Here is a forum you can join and connect with a bunch of preggo ladies going through different stages of pregnancy. It is really great for the support and friendship. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/263465-pregnancy-2011-june

Thanks, I would pronouce Lorelei like Lore-uh-lie

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…

Quick hello, I'll have to go back and read people's posts later. I hope everyone is having a good Monday. My weekend was great. Saturday I washed all my baby's clothes and organized all the shower gifts, then we went to a firework show that night. Sunday we went to both of our parent's house for Father's Day. Anyway, it…

Mel you are awesome. Jamie: I am so sorry you are going through all that. I actually know very little about thrush, but I hope it clears up for you and your little Hayley. This is short, but I just wanted to say hi. I hope everyone has a great weekend. I am having my final baby shower today that my in-laws are throwing for…

Not this week, but I did in June. June 27 :)