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That's great you found a high-quality glider on craigslist - what a find! I'd been looking on there for a while for the same, but it seemed that no one wanted to part with their nice chairs. Alas, we found a great alternative at Ikea, so I can't complain. I, admittedly, know nothing about toxins in furniture, but did see a…

Hey! New thread! Awesome job ladies!! :smile: TGIF.

Welcome and congrats!! Wow - a surprise 4th, how wonderful. What are the sex's of your current kiddos? Are you finding out the sex of your new baby?

That's great news- Congrats!

Happy Hump Day ladies! Just heard back from my OB and my blood test for neural tube defects finally came back-in and was negative. So that's another test down - but geeze, I'm starting to wonder what else they could possibly test for at this point? The super annoying nurse at my OB's (the pee nazi) was joking with me about…

Wow, asthma and allergies and pregnancy? I can't even imagine the shortness of breath. And thanks. Though, bootcamp is getting pretty funny these days - I've get a few people each class following me around and doing my modified exercises with me (I'm sure the instructors hate that) and I can't shake them! I want to be like…

Ha! I love that he just didn't think it was serious when you mentioned how tired you were. Did he think you were just saying it for fun? Pregnant passes are well deserved, and we should totally get points for being 1) showered, 2) dressed and 3) at work. I'd say that's enough. I mean, it's not like that cup of decaf coffee…

Thanks for posting this! Such good information -- I wish I could tape it up at my bootcamp place. :wink: I love the people I work out with, they are great, but either they continually forget that I am pregnant, or they have no idea of what it's like to be pregnant. Fair enough, my girlfriends there haven't had kids yet.…

Thanks for the suggestion Ruby & Jess -- I've just joined meetup.com and there's a lot of baby stuff going on in my area - how have I not heard of this before? Big thanks again!! I am also hoping to meet other moms through prenatal yoga, but you're totally right Laser - it comes at a cost! Geeze, $22 for a drop-in session?…

I haven't looked into the Bradley Method classes in my area, but we just signed up for a 4 week class (offered by our midwife group) that covers birthing as well as newborn care and breastfeeding. A good friend of mine did the Bradley Method 12 week session and loved it. Sounds like a really supportive environment. I'm…

Awesome! Glad we're both gaining - I feel so much more pregnant these days - I'm loving it. Glad you're off bed-rest - ugh! - but geeze, those are some consistent contractions. That's got to be hard, obviously physically, but also mentally for you. How are things going otherwise?

Had an OB appointment today and finally on the plus! My appetite is back in full swing this week, so it'll be interesting to see how quickly I gain. Let's do this! :drinker: 20 weeks: +2.2

That's great Rebecca - congrats to a healthy baby!! and I'm impressed you didn't cave!!

That tank is super cute! Thanks for the tip! (you look great, btw)

Hi! Nice to have another Washingtonian - though I have to admit I had to look up where Sekiu was. Looks beautiful! I'm pregnant with my first as well and due the 28th. If you haven't already checked it out, you should take a look here (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/828923-liz-s-psa-about-pregnancy-weight) it's a…

Welcome Alison! An congrats on your boy! I love the name you've picked -- and your womb name -- great choice! Sorry to hear about your pretern contractions - are they consistent or getting better? I'm sure bed rest is no fun, but it'll go by quickly. Take care!

You're doing awesome!!

Welcome and congrats! Sorry to hear your family isn't being supportive - that's got to be very difficult. Did you move very far away from your hometown? I would suggest trying to find a local mom-to-be group so you can get reviews on hospitals, midwives and other care options. Plus, it's so nice talking to other pregnant…

Hey Ladies! Hope everyone survived Monday! We had our scan last week and found out we are having a Boy (!!) -- I'm beyond excited! I did find out that I have a anterior facing placenta, which explains why I'm not feeling Fig's movements very often. Nothing is low-lying or anything troublesome, so hopefully it'll move up as…

I'm 19 + 3, lost 7lb in the first trimester and have gained back 2.5lb so far. It's been more difficult to gain than I anticipated, but am sure it's just the calm before the storm. I should probably knock on wood now... :laugh:

Anatomy scan tomorrow! I can't wait -- are you other 'due in late May' ladies getting as anxious as I am? Hearing about everyone's gender's is getting me excited. Also, I feel totally justified putting off all nursery related work until I find out... thus, nothing has been purchased, moved or painted... I suppose 'break…

We also have a SodaStream and it's a huge hit - I like adding a little lemon or lime juice :-) Enjoy!!

Wow Rebecca - that's crazy about your BP! I never know why they take it before the exam anyway - I'm always so excited to hear the heartbeat that I read in the 130's and then have to have it re-taken at the end (when I'm back in the 110's). You were definitely stressing, which is totally expected - I am so glad that…

How exciting - enjoy the snow! And very glad to hear that you are feeling better, both physically and emotionally - hopefully with a little time and space from the circumcision topic you and your husband will be able to come back together and talk through whichever decision is right for your family.

2 classes in 48 hours would be a lot -- benign or not, it's still freaky! I'm hoping you don't have any bleeding after your Christmas eve spin - keep us posted! And yowzah on the round ligament -- I did my normal boot camp last night and my round ligaments were killing! I blame the single leg elevated squats, totally one…

So sorry to hear about this - that is a lot to take in. Glad to hear that both babies look great (other than Baby A's foot) - I don't have much in terms of resources/knowledge to share, but you'll be in my thoughts!

I haven't had any bleeding yet (knock on wood) but think you're handling it really well! Even knowing that it's safe to have sex, seeing blood right after would terrify me. Holding off will be hard, but it'll definitely be worth it in then end for your peace of mind - good luck!

Mark Rippetoe is your imaginary friend. we tight.

I'm in the maintenance camp too - with an eye towards being watchful that I consistently gain. I'll be 17 weeks tomorrow and also find that some days I'm ravenous and some days food doesn't appeal, so I'm focusing on daily protein and weekly calories as my goals. And totally agree that your body is going to do whatever the…

YES! that's exactly it --- I am having the same problem, once I wake up, I am UP. My husband is a strength coach so he's up at 4:30 a few days a week to get to the gym for his 6am classes, and ugh -- so hard going back to sleep once his alarm goes off. Though, I'd much rather be awake because of an alarm than dog puke --…