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How did you announce your pregnancy?
Hey All! I just hit 18 weeks and my husband and I still haven't told anyone! We've been waiting for many reasons, just one of which is that we'll have our anatomy ultrasound next week and should have a more definite answer as to the sex. We thought it would be fun to tell everyone that we're expecting our first, it's a…
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Braxton-Hicks Contractions
I'll be 36 weeks in a couple of days, and the Braxton-Hicks contractions have sure amped up in the last week or so. Sometimes they're so intense that they wake me up in the middle of the night. Not exactly painful, just really uncomfortable. Between that and the fact that with every movement the little guy makes it feels…
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What to wear home from the hospital? Undies recommendations?
Hi Ladies! This weekend I started packing my hospital bag. Some stuff was easy (supplies and coming home outfit for the little guy, magazines and snacks for the hubby, chapstick, nursing pads/bras, nipple butter, lotion, extra long pads, etc.) but I'm totally stumped on what to pack for myself to wear home! I've seen lots…
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Planning for Post-Pregnancy Activity (weight loss, normal routine, etc.)
Hi All! I'm 33 weeks along with my first child and have been thinking for a while about a plan for returning to my "old self" after delivering. Specifically, I'm trying to establish some basic goals for myself for losing the baby weight and getting back to my exercise routine. I've lost weight previously and kept it off…
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Packing the Hospital Bag
Hi Ladies! I'm 35 weeks today, and it's probably high-time I get packed! I've done a little poking around on web and reviewed several sites with packing lists, and some had some great ideas beyond just the obvious. Chapstick and facial cleansing wipes are two that really stood out to me. What are you all planning to take…
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Anyone else in a surprise pregnancy?
Hoping to find someone out there that can relate. My husband and I have been married ten years and never really got to the point of wanting to raise children. We always said "maybe someday," but someday never came. We've been perfectly happy and satisfied as a couple. As we watched all of our friends and family start their…
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Frozen Bananas Are Yum
It's hot and humid. The frozen banana I'm eating right now is dang fantastic. Highly recommend it!
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Killer Buns & Thighs
I love this DVD! Three workouts at about 40 minutes each, and they really work. In October I started doing the DVD three times a week, alternating with the 30DS and RI30 workouts on days when I don't do KB&T. I did levels one and two five times each, and have only done level three twice so far. I've finally seen results in…
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NSV: I Inspired A Friend
Despite waking up with a massive headache, battling heavy traffic during my commute, and being late for work this morning, I am having an awesome morning. A close friend recently began her weight-loss journey. She's been watching her calories, and exercising moderately. Last weekend we talked, and I told her she's doing…
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Interesting Results w/30DS
I had a weird experience with 30DS, and I'm curious about others' opinions and experiences. Regarding weigh-ins: I weigh myself every morning when I get up since I find it more accurate than weighing in weekly or less often. I look at trends rather than individual numbers. During the 30 days my calorie intake was 1400/day…
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Happy Birthday All You "Christmas Present" Babies!
Nine months back from today is 12/25, which means that those of us that are celebrating their birthday today were Christmas presents! Happy birthday! P.S. - yes, I know that pregnancy doesn't last exactly nine months from conception, but this was just meant to be for fun.
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What's the story behind your avatar?
I see so many interesting ones on here and I wonder what the backstory is. Care to share? Nothing super interesting about mine. It's me and my husband at the Hideaway Restaurant in Sedona, AZ, a couple months back for my brother's rehearsal dinner.
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Bit of a rant & request for idea for dealing with guests
I'll attempt to keep this short... My husband and I host a family get together once a month. We're about 17 people in all. We started hosting them after my father-in-law passed away a couple of years ago. Ya know - the whole lightbulb effect of losing a family member & realizing how dumb it is that all we see each other so…
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Who likes to hike?
I do! I do! I'm interested in hearing your hiking stories. Anything goes. Someplace cool you hiked, something you saw along the way, what your must-have piece of hiking gear is, tips for others, whatever you want to share. My hubby and I hiked Fish Creek Trail to Grinnell Mountain here in Southern California with our…
