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Melissa- so sorry about having a crappy night/morning. Hopefully things get better for you soon! I have a random question. You are from NZ right? How did you end up in the US? Ronya- I posted on the other board, but sorry about your bad day/being sick. Stacy- I am using disposables for the newborn stage, and cloth for when…

Wow lots of newcomers today! Welcome everyone! Jump right in and make yourself at home. Sorry didn't post much this weekend. Yesterday went to a matinee movie and out for supper (my pregnant belly would not fit into the booth! So we had to move to a table. That was embarrassing). We stopped at Walmart on the way home and I…

Also at my last appt they asked me how much movement I am feeling. According to them, the new standard is that I am supposed to feel at least 6 distinct movements in 2 hours. I really didn't think I felt that much so they have given me a kick chart to keep track, at least once per day. If I don't feel it, I am supposed to…

Maria- That sucks that the contractions keep on fading! Hopefully soon, fingers crossed for you! Maureen- Tomorrow is my hubby’s bday. I think it’s a great day for your lo to come! Julie- I would love to learn how to crochet! Did you just look up on the internet how to do it or do you have a book? Anne- That is so exciting…

I loved weight watchers. I lost 90lbs between 2002 and 2004. (see pics on my profile from then) but unfortunately I stopped going to meetings/went travelling/went to university/got married/currently pregnant so I am back at the top. I plan to use MFP after this baby is born though because we live way out in the country.…

Ok guys, I just had to share this video. It is sooo funny. It is not too often a video makes me laugh out loud! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-1F-CokXNU

I totally have this! It is my middle back area that aches, sometimes lower. When this happens I have to sleep with my pregnancy pillow for a night or two and it is better. I think the added support helps.

Julie- I was reading a passage in a book yesterday (Natural Hospital Birth by Cynthia Gabriel) and I wanted to share it with you as it made me think of you. I know that you likely already know all of this, but hey, it can't hurt to get some reassurance, right? Here it is: Numerous women begin labor days, or even weeks…

i'm excited for you too rachael!

My thoughts exactly. Not feeling well today. Slept 12 hours last night and still tired. Julie- sorry your appt sucked :-( only you know what is best for you and your body.

Unfortunately there was no chance today! Bummer! But we booked extra time next week (Monday) so we can discuss it,

If anyone has any interest in doulas, please read my article on them http://ramblingsbyrach.weebly.com/1/post/2011/07/doulas.html We decided to go ahead and hire the doula we met yesterday. After talking with her for 2 hours last night, I almost can't imagine doing it without her. Julie- perhaps that means there will be a…

thinking of you maria! Hopefully this is it!! Julie- We are working on keeping the swearing out of our language as well... it is hard to believe we actually swear so much... but you don't notice until you try to cut it out. It will be a hard decision tomorrow I am sure, I am looking forward to hearing what happens! If they…

I have moved into the last box on the ticker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thinking of all of you ladies in the heat. We had a heat wave last week (temps 90-100 all week) but today it is raining and 60! Yay! I am sure it will warm up as the day goes on though (it's only 9:30am here). Anne- Really glad that everyone is being supportive and not just throwing their unwanted opinions at you. Too bad…

Ummm yeah that is totally awkward!!! I would feel so awkward with any male other than my hubby in there I think. Hopefully your hubby deals with it no problem.

That worked rach! thanks!!

adfgokajsfghn@#$@&$%$%^&*$#%&^*( sigh this is like the 5th time I have tried to post these photos!!! Or maybe it's just me and you guys can see them?

I finally have the nursery almost complete! Here are some photos: My mother in law painted the pictures above the crib herself- they match the quilt for the bed! My dad got us this rocker, The shelves that only took my husband... oh 10 weeks and a couple holes in the wall to put up In those bins are all of the cloth…

Re: Summer babies- I think ideally I would like to be due in February or something. I had definitely not even though about that fact that it is going to be really hot while I am breastfeeding. Thanks guys! Julie- At least you got some activity right? What are your contractions like? How long/how far apart or still…

I'd be all over it if I was south of the border!

AFM: Quite a bit to report to you guys! Sorry if this is long. Not a lot of really interesting stuff either. Yesterday was our 1 year wedding anniversary, we had a wonderful day together! We spent a lot of it in the car, but it was nice to get out of the house and go somewhere out of the ordinary together. Then we watched…

Hi everyone! I am really sorry I have not been more active on the forum lately. I don't really have a reason, I have been reading everything but have not been finding the energy to reply. Perhaps because I started tracking my food again and it is taking up more time. There are a lot of newcomers, I am a little bit mixed up…

They are a great burn, but so hard at first! And prepare yourself for a sore bum!

Awww julie I am sorry this is so awful for you. I hope she will be here soon! Just know i am thinking of you.

hey all, sorry I have not been posting much lately. Sorry you are having rotton days, ronya it seems like you have had quite a string of them :-( Chin up ladies! My screename came about when I was in 8th grade. The internet was just getting going and I was making an email. My birthday is in june, but of course I wanted it…

I have been having soft bowels 2-4+ times per day since about week... um.... (does anyone remember when I first brought it up?) 25 maybe? It is not "loose" just soft. I mentioned it to my dr but they didn't say anything about it. I am going to the city today to look at some used cloth diapers. I know, I know, some of you…

Thanks Jen!Here is hoping that yours stays ok!

Oh, and welcome/congratulations to our newcomers! Welcome to our group, you are sure to love it here!

Hi all! Brit- OMG!!! Those pictures are sooo awesome. I especially love the one where your hubby has his nose on her face... so cute! Danielle- I LOVE LOVE LOVE those blocks! Please tell me how you made them? Sorry about the migraines :-( Anne- Too bad your midwife was sick. At least they are not worried about growth…