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Hey Lushes! I am back!!! Madelyn Rose was born on July 6th at 7 lb, 4 oz and 19.5 inches. It was a c-section because she was stuck in breech. I was really good about working out up until week 32, then it got really hard and hot out here in FL. I also found 2 NA beers that were pretty delish that helped out for those summer…

Rarely I will allow myself and 'do whatever with reckless abandon day' but usually a free day for me is no workout and not stressing if I go over my calories. I do have to give myself at least one day a week like that or I get burnt out. I still log if I remember to. I lost almost 30 lbs before I got pregnant with Madelyn,…

I drank them throughout my pregnancy and my baby has two heads! Just kidding...she is perfectly fine ;) I actually really like a couple of the NAs and still drink them even though I can have real beer. Clausthaler and Beck's NA are my fave. I didn't drink any real alcohol for the entirety of my pregnancy, though.

Hey Girls! I am still kickin! We got back from a beach vaca on Wed last week, but have been super busy...and I have been scheduling appts to interview pediatricians, finishing the nursery, and dealing with a Termite situation. yeah...fun! I try to stay active around the house and swim when I can...but other than that I…

I tried everything and eventually just got a script from the doc. I know -- I am a weakling!

I am CDing...I am starting with prefolds and covers, and grabbing some other kinds for when she is bigger when the are on sale. Madison's Organics online is having a store closing sale, so I grabbed a few things there. Cottonbabies does have free shipping, too, and they were fast. Spot's corner also has a lot of resale…

It has been EONS since I have posted.... Due to increased tightness/braxton hicks throughout most of my day and pubic bone pain (I think it may be Symphysis pubis dysfunction) and AWFUL lower back pain, I haven't been able to work out at all the last three weeks. The chiropractor helps a little bit, but not as much as he…

Hey, all! I was a real bum this past week --- it was crazy stressful at work, and I only did a true workout once last week and logged nothing.... so I resolve to do better this week -- starting today! I did swimming and vigorous cleaning, and logged all of my food, and the gym bag is packed for tomorrow! Glad you are all…

Hi, all:) I guess it is time for me to move on up to 3rd tri! I am 28 wks, 3 days today, and going for a growth scan this afternoon. It is so exciting to see Little Girl :) I am staying very active...although I no longer run the stadiums...or really even manage to walk them...I have been walking, hiking, walking the hills,…

Hey Girls! I have been MIA...sorry! Work is crazy; we have FCAT on Monday and Tuesday, which is high stakes norm-referenced reading testing for my kids, so I have been pretty stressed. I have been staying active and within calorie goal, but not weighing myself. It is obviously out of my control at this point...although I…

Hello, and HAPPY FRIDAYYY!!! Kelly and Jaylyn- good luck in 3rd tri :) Melissa -- I hear you on the struggling through the work out...and registering is overwhelming at first. I did it, then went back and refined. Girlfriends Guide to baby gear and Baby Bargains helped a lot. Helen-- I wouod DIE of impatience not knowing…

Brandy -- I started to feel LO move a lot at 20 weeks...there were movements before that, but they were faint and I wasn't sure if it was the baby or gas. Now I am positive they were baby. As far as daycare, make sure they are NAEYC certified, and ask about their emergency procedures/injury procedures...also, turn over of…

Hello, hot mommas! I have really been slacking here lately. I have been reading all of the posts, but have been busy and not responding every day....sorry for being a bum! Helen-- I find that I am reallly cranky if I don't work out, and I LOVE to eat...I am sure I would be up 30 lbs at this point if I hadn't been…

Hey girls! So no ultrasound today...or next visit. I will have another at the end of April. Doc did check her heartbeat, and my weight is stabilizing...so yeah! I am so excited to have NOT gained 3 lbs a week in the last few weeks ;) He also gave me a script for my super, super itchy belly. I just changed my profile…

Hello all! Well, I will check in real quickly while dinner is on... I did good with workouts -- every day last week...not so good on logging food...and also not worrying about the scale as much...kinda. I will weigh tomorrow AM when I get up. I was up 14.5 lbs as of last Wed, so hoping that things are stable since I am…

Hey Guys! Just a quick check in for me today :) I hadn't weighed since last week, and thankfully only gained 1/2 a lb...so I think the big jump was a 2nd tri spike. I did up my water to 12-16 oz a day, and have been really good about working out every day :) I was bad with logging food, though...so I am going to get back…

Hi, everyone! What a busy week! I threw a baby shower for a girl at work on Tuesday, then had carpet installed in the nursery on Wednesday, and had a rising freshmen orientation after school Thursday. I am pretty pleased with the fact that I got a work out in mon, tues, thur, and today, too...Wed I cleaned while the carpet…

Hey guys! It has been a busy week for me!! Melissa -- I just got a script for the heartburn since it is soooo awful now...we will see how it works! Kelly -- we did a super meat stuffed calzone for dinner...so I hear ya on not so healthy ;) lots of protein, though! lol... Helen-- it is hard not to obsess over the lbs.…

So, I made this recipe from Publix today -- It was a chicken citrus salad -- really easy. Take two grapefruit, cut in half and remove the sections. Squeeze the juice in a bowl; add 1/2 cup lemon curd and 1 tsp minced garlic and whisk (I left out the black sesame seeds.) Arrange grilled chicken and grape fruit sections over…

My mom went by that policy -- if I didn't like what she made, I could make myself a PBJ, grilled cheese, or cereal after I tried what she cooked. I am a very healthy eater now because I tried a lot of things when I was younger.

For me the cloth diapering is more about the chemicals in sposies. I just don't think it can be good to have something that holds a gallon of pee so close to reproductive organs all the time. But- we will see. It is overwhelming, there are tons of types of CD. My thought is to do pre folds and covers for NB stage, and then…

Name: Becca Hubby/Partner: Tracy How many kids do you have: This will be our first :) Due Date: July 15, 2012 Do you know the gender: Not yet -- we may be able to find out on 1/25, but the doc said no promises! Have you picked out the baby's name: Won't decide until we know boy or girl -- but it is still a great debate…

Hey all :) Glad to see that everyone is doing their best at staying fit!! Quick check in here -- I have been doing great with drinking lots of water, and with fruits/veggies. It helps that oranges are in season here, and my neighbor picked me two big bags! I have also logged all of my food so far, and exercised every day…

One of my friends from work got one through her health insurance..check, maybe yours will cover it too :)

I love to make those! They are a great addition to a cookie tray:)

Name: Becca Hubby/Partner: Tracy How many kids do you have: This is our 1st Due Date: July 15, 2012 How far along are you: 12Weeks 1 Day Do you know the gender: No Babies Name: No clue yet Where do you live (if you want to share): Beverly Hills, FL (I think that it is funny that I live in BH -- the name is a lot fancier…

Nichole -- so happy for you! You really were a trooper, and your story is amazing! I am glad to hear that you and Hannah are both doing well :flowerforyou:

It has been a few days it seems... I had a great U/S Wednesday...went to the mall and movies yesterday, and overdid it. I was starving ALL day, and if I didn't eat I would start to feel nausea. 2 eggs on toast for breakfast, PIzza, milk shake, lemon cake, chicken with potato and peas for dinner, cereal with banana, 1/2…

We just got back from the OB, and what a great appointment! We saw the baby doing flips and waving, and stretching -- super active little thing! I got some great pictures, and one with a super cute profile -- s/he has 2 eyes, a nose, jaw, legs, arms, and all! I feel so great after seeing the baby today :) We are going out…

This board is so active -- it is hard to keep up! Dem -- I get pissed really easily now. Actually, that was what made me first think we might have been pregnant before we got the BFP! EVERYthing is annoying.... I can't remember all of the other things I wanted to say.... oh, cloth diapers. They are getting very popular in…