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PG & TTC Check-In 2/20/12

We have 49 Pregnant Bumpies!!  Please specifically call out if you are new to the post and would like to be added to the list. If you are pg, make sure to include your EDD. Also, please be willing to participate on a somewhat regular basis. It makes the check-in more fun! ~Thanks!

STATS:
15 are having GIRLS 

8 are having a BOYS

6 are keeping it a SURPRISE

20 are UNKNOWN just yet

 

We have 13 ladies TTC

 

Other News

**kaysmommyof2 I need your EDD please**

**Janet&Mike I need your EDD please**

 

Baby Watch This Week! 

 

 

February 2012

08 ? patsad24 - GIRL

09 ? soralette ? SURPRISE

10 ? JessieJH - GIRL

14 ? jennlin ? SURPRISE

17 ? Jess1495 - GIRL

20 ? mommymeg83 ? GIRL

20 ? sweetturnip ? GIRL

20 ? shelleyo17 - GIRL

 

March 2012

01 ? MrsSmith717 ? BOY

20 ? Purvalicious ? GIRL

30 ? Chai_Latte ? BOY

 

April 2012

08 ? brokenqueen ? BOY

18 ? greenmtbride ? BOY

18 ? johlise ? SURPRISE

21 ? shevaCC ? GIRL

26 ? mertense ? BOY

29 ? heather318 ? GIRL

 

May 2012

01 ? jacquiekat ? BOY

01 ? peanutrcr27 ? UNKNOWN

06 ? UOduckBride2be? BOY

15 ? ash711 ? UNKNOWN

16 ? fyziksgirl ? GIRL

19 ? rew123 ? SURPRISE

23 ? annarach ? SURPRISE

28 ? Orca11 ? GIRL

30 ? Alli923 ? GIRL

 

June 2012

01 ? xxbblueangelxx ? GIRL

01 ? marielovestimothy03 ? GIRL

04 ? melvin0808 ? UNKNOWN

05 ? IrishSapphire ? GIRL

20 ? kaitlyn77 ? UNKNOWN

21 ? ajbezo ? UNKNOWN

30 ? megmacp ? UNKNOWN

 

July 2012

03 ? worldispurple ? UNKNOWN

06 ? AmyInOly ? BOY

19 ? amandaleigh1 ? UNKNOWN

20 ?LegalBritt ? UNKNOWN

 

August 2012

04 ? chubbycheekiesmom ? UNKNOWN

25 ? jhunter89 ? UNKNOWN

 

September 2012

19 ? theresab ? UNKNOWN

19 ? Hailes81 ? UNKNOWN

20 ? Angeldish ? UNKNOWN

21 ? TacticalTurtleneck ? UNKNOWN

22 ? dawnies79 ? UNKNOWN

 

October 2012

03 ? abrismum? SURPRISE

03 ? christyhal ? UNKNOWN

09 ? dreamwinds ? UNKNOWN

12 ? KNemo ? UNKNOWN

?? ? janet&mike ? UNKNOWN

 

 

Trying to Conceive

tst1998 ? August 2009

KRoesToes ? December 2008

RJM050705

Kglan

lessthangrace

Armenta08

Stillkelsie

Newmommy74 ? October 2011

RequiresExalted ? January 2011

CDMay2006

Gakester8

7costanza

misteezagirl

 

Pregnant Questions

1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? 

2. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment?

3. What are you looking forward to this week?

4. Monday confession?

5. 2nd or more time moms, how did you decide on a VBAC or repeat C? I feel like I need to choose now (for midwife vs OB care) and am not ready at all. -TacticalTurtleneck

6. We're considering looking for a student doula, any advice on how to find one around here? -fyziksgirl

7. For experienced moms, is there anything specific you wish you knew more about before giving birth (labor stages, infant care, breastfeeding, coping mechanisms, anything else)? -ShevaCC

8. Questions for next week?

***When appropriate, please try to answer the TTC questions as it gives the ladies some insight as well!***

 

TTCing Questions

1. What cycle are you on? Waiting to O or 2WW?

2. What are you looking forward to this week?

3. Monday confession?

4. Has anybody had a cyst delay their following cycle? (like a later O date) ?gakester8

5. Anyone else had an any experience with getting pg after having anectopic pregnancy? ?newmommy74

6. Questions for next week?  

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  • Pregnant Questions

    1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? Week 9. Nothing new really. 

    2. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? My next appointment is Friday. It's just a regular check up I believe.

    3. What are you looking forward to this week? My husband starts his new job tomorrow!

    4. Monday confession? I barely left the house this weekend. We worked on things around the house and I was in sweats all weekend. I loved every second of it. 

    5. 2nd or more time moms, how did you decide on a VBAC or repeat C? I feel like I need to choose now (for midwife vs OB care) and am not ready at all. -TacticalTurtleneck N/A

    6. We're considering looking for a student doula, any advice on how to find one around here? -fyziksgirl N/A

    7. For experienced moms, is there anything specific you wish you knew more about before giving birth (labor stages, infant care, breastfeeding, coping mechanisms, anything else)? -ShevaCC N/A

    8. Questions for next week? None that I can think of.


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    Pregnant Questions

    1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains?  Week 24

    2. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? In two weeks, they are going to be doing tests every two weeks to see if I could deliver early. 

    3. What are you looking forward to this week?

    4. Monday confession?

    5. 2nd or more time moms, how did you decide on a VBAC or repeat C? I feel like I need to choose now (for midwife vs OB care) and am not ready at all. -TacticalTurtleneck--I had natural childbirth the first time with a preemie at 31 weeks.  This time around, I have a partial placenta previa, and they are watching for baby coming early.  So there is a chance for me to have a C section.  I just want the baby to be healthy. 

    6. We're considering looking for a student doula, any advice on how to find one around here? -fyziksgirl--N/A

    7. For experienced moms, is there anything specific you wish you knew more about before giving birth (labor stages, infant care, breastfeeding, coping mechanisms, anything else)? -ShevaCC--I did not realize the cramping and indigestion were more signs of going into labor.  As well, reflux was something that took an adjustment on how to take care of my son.  We adapted.  It was a surprise though. I am also the kind of mother that does not put everything into that breastfeeding has to work.  I put in my best effort, and then I went back to work.  And formula just worked better for us at that point.  My son is fine and healthy regardless. 

    8. Questions for next week?

     

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  • Pregnant Questions

    1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? Week 9. Sick as a dog.

    2. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? Still none. Every week this gets more and more stressful and upsetting to write. :(

    3. What are you looking forward to this week? Hopefully resuming our normal activities after dealing with a cold last week.

    4. Monday confession? Morning sickness is a great excuse not to have sex, IMHO.

    5. 2nd or more time moms, how did you decide on a VBAC or repeat C? I feel like I need to choose now (for midwife vs OB care) and am not ready at all. -TacticalTurtleneck My question.

    6. We're considering looking for a student doula, any advice on how to find one around here? -fyziksgirl I would contact several established doulas first, some of them are priced really well. If they're not in your budget ask if they can recommend any students to talk to.

    7. For experienced moms, is there anything specific you wish you knew more about before giving birth (labor stages, infant care, breastfeeding, coping mechanisms, anything else)? -ShevaCC I wish I'd know how hard things are, honestly I wasn't prepared for the exhaustion, constant BFing, hormone roller coaster, etc. I think knowing better what to expect now will help DH and I stay more on the same page and just roll with things as need be. Do what works and don't stress about doing things the way "they" say you should- do what works for your family as long as it's appropriate and safe for the baby. :) Everything will work out in the end.

    8. Questions for next week?

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    1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains?  Week 25. Nothing has changed.

    2. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? March 6th. GD test again and normal check up.

    3. What are you looking forward to this week? Having the baby shower invites go out and moving things out of the 2nd room for the nursery furniture to get set up.

    4. Monday confession?

    5. 2nd or more time moms, how did you decide on a VBAC or repeat C? I feel like I need to choose now (for midwife vs OB care) and am not ready at all. -TacticalTurtleneck

    6. We're considering looking for a student doula, any advice on how to find one around here? -fyziksgirl

    My midwife said The Birthin Inn should know how to find some. I would try there or maybe other Doula business'.

    7. For experienced moms, is there anything specific you wish you knew more about before giving birth (labor stages, infant care, breastfeeding, coping mechanisms, anything else)? -ShevaCC

    8. Questions for next week?

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  • Pregnant Questions

    1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains?  Week 16.  I'm having serious growing pains.

    2. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? Friday!

    3. What are you looking forward to this week? Going to see my parents, I MISS them.  Looking forward to homemade waffles, biscuits and gravy and some down time.

    4. Monday confession? We had to take our car in for an unexpected problem, while waiting at the cafe the dealership has I had to smell all the good food.  I was so nervous the bill was going to be high that I couldn't even think of eating.  When the guy came to tell me it was just a rock stuck somewhere I immediately got up ordered an Iced Mocha and a Bacon, egg cheese bfast sandwich! Mmmm it was good.

    5. 2nd or more time moms, how did you decide on a VBAC or repeat C? I feel like I need to choose now (for midwife vs OB care) and am not ready at all. -TacticalTurtleneck

    6. We're considering looking for a student doula, any advice on how to find one around here? -fyziksgirl


    7. For experienced moms, is there anything specific you wish you knew more about before giving birth (labor stages, infant care, breastfeeding, coping mechanisms, anything else)? -ShevaCCThat your DR may not check you weeks leading up to your due date to see where you are (Dilation, eface), and it really doesn't matter that much. I went from NOTHING on Thursday to having a baby on Saturday. Also BFing is HARD, and it hurts.  It's also OK if you decide not to do it, it doesn't make you a terrible mother.

    8. Questions for next week?

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  • I am new to the board.  Just found out the news over the weekend.  My estimated due date is 10/17/12. 

     Amanda

     Questions:

    1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains?  5 weeks - not a lot of problems yet.  Just bracing for morning sickness to set in. 

    2. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment?  I am on hold with the doctor now so I don't know yet.  I am not expecting to see the doctor for another 3-4 weeks.

    3. What are you looking forward to this week?  I have a ton of house DIY projectes that I need to wrap up ASAP.  The pregnancy news is setting a deadline for remodel projects so I look forward to getting some small things off the list this week.

    4. Monday confession?  I am having a hard time not sky writing the news.  It is my first and I am excited.  But I made a commitment to keep it quiet for anyone outside of family.  Ugh! 

    5. 2nd or more time moms, how did you decide on a VBAC or repeat C? I feel like I need to choose now (for midwife vs OB care) and am not ready at all. -TacticalTurtleneck - n/a

    6. We're considering looking for a student doula, any advice on how to find one around here? -fyziksgirl - No decision hs been made.  I do have two good recommendation for doulas to interview.  One is a birthing doula and the other is a post birth doula.  PM me if you would like thier contact info.

    7. For experienced moms, is there anything specific you wish you knew more about before giving birth (labor stages, infant care, breastfeeding, coping mechanisms, anything else)? -ShevaCC - n/a

    8. Questions for next week?

    I am post gastric bypass surgery patient and very concerned about nutrition.  I am religious about my vitamins, but have a protein focused diet.  Does anyone have any suggestions for high quality foods to target during pregnancy?  Stuff that has high nutritional value in a small quanity package?  I currently have to avoid sugar, high fat, lactose, breads, pastas and rice.

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  • 1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? In week 14, definitely feeling the stretching and my back has gotten out of alignment, ouch!

    2. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? Today actually! Two of my 3 sisters-in-law will be there and we'll get to hear a heartbeat finally!

     3. What are you looking forward to this week? Going to The Parlor Friday night for a comedy show and hanging out with my mom on Saturday!

    4. Monday confession? I ate more icecream than anything else yesterday ;)

    5. 2nd or more time moms, how did you decide on a VBAC or repeat C? I feel like I need to choose now (for midwife vs OB care) and am not ready at all. -TacticalTurtleneck n/a

    6. We're considering looking for a student doula, any advice on how to find one around here? -fyziksgirl You could ask your ob or midwife for recommendations or the names of schools and I also believe there's a website, not sure what it is, where doula's can post profiles/websites for you to look at.

    7. For experienced moms, is there anything specific you wish you knew more about before giving birth (labor stages, infant care, breastfeeding, coping mechanisms, anything else)? -ShevaCC n/a

    8. Questions for next week?

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  • Pregnant Questions

    1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains?  7w5d.  m/s is getting worse, I think.

    2. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment?  Friday!  1st appt.

    3. What are you looking forward to this week? Seeing baby on u/s on Friday!

    4. Monday confession?  I am eating lunch, and I am still in my pajamas.

    5. 2nd or more time moms, how did you decide on a VBAC or repeat C? I feel like I need to choose now (for midwife vs OB care) and am not ready at all. -TacticalTurtleneck n/a

    6. We're considering looking for a student doula, any advice on how to find one around here? -fyziksgirl

    7. For experienced moms, is there anything specific you wish you knew more about before giving birth (labor stages, infant care, breastfeeding, coping mechanisms, anything else)? -ShevaCC n/a

    8. Questions for next week?

     For moms close to delivery, or 2nd + time moms who have a dog, what plans did you make/are you making for pet care while you and DH are in the hospital for the baby?

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  • TTCing Questions

    1. What cycle are you on? Waiting to O or 2WW?
    4; 2WW

    2. What are you looking forward to this week?
    Friday; it's my only day off for a while.

    3. Monday confession?
    Breakfast was a serving spoon full of greek yogurt (right from the container) and a chai latte.  That's balanced (and classy), right?

    4. Has anybody had a cyst delay their following cycle? (like a later O date) ?gakester8
    Not to my knowledge.

    5. Anyone else had an any experience with getting pg after having an ectopic pregnancy? ?newmommy74
    n/a

    6. Questions for next week?

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  • Pregnant Questions

    1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? Week 31. Just over 2 months left! 

    2. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? I had one last week, next one 3/7. Just a regular checkup, but I'm starting to go more often.

    3. What are you looking forward to this week? Pre-natal class this weekend at a B&B.

    4. Monday confession? My manager took today off so I decided to work from home. 

    5. 2nd or more time moms, how did you decide on a VBAC or repeat C? I feel like I need to choose now (for midwife vs OB care) and am not ready at all. -TacticalTurtleneck You can always switch care later -- I'm a first timer, but I switched from an OB to a midwives group at 24 weeks and it was no problem. Don't stress!

    6. We're considering looking for a student doula, any advice on how to find one around here? -fyziksgirl I would also say to check with licensed doulas, or if you're interested in a particular birth center they tend to have great contacts.

    7. For experienced moms, is there anything specific you wish you knew more about before giving birth (labor stages, infant care, breastfeeding, coping mechanisms, anything else)? -ShevaCC my question

    8. Questions for next week? Nope.

  • TTCing Questions

    1. What cycle are you on? Waiting to O or 2WW? 2 WW

    2. What are you looking forward to this week? Starting to clean up our apartment so that we can list it to sell

    3. Monday confession? I am addicted to online shopping!

    4. Has anybody had a cyst delay their following cycle? (like a later O date) ?gakester8 Sorry no experience there!

    5. Anyone else had an any experience with getting pg after having anectopic pregnancy? ?newmommy74 My question!

    6. Questions for next week?  Nothing I can think of

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  • Pregnant Questions

    1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains?  I am 6w3d. Still crampy and sick. I also swear that I am already feeling round ligament pain this time, even though it's not supposed to start until 2nd tri. It HURTS when I get up too fast or sneeze!

    2. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? March 6th still.

    3. What are you looking forward to this week? Going shopping with my mom.

    4. Monday confession? I got nothing.

    5. 2nd or more time moms, how did you decide on a VBAC or repeat C? I feel like I need to choose now (for midwife vs OB care) and am not ready at all. I have always wanted to try for a VBAC. I was told by my MW (last time) that there is no reason that I couldn't successfully vaginally deliver. I will find out what my OB thinks in a couple weeks!

    6. We're considering looking for a student doula, any advice on how to find one around here? -fyziksgirl

    7. For experienced moms, is there anything specific you wish you knew more about before giving birth (labor stages, infant care, breastfeeding, coping mechanisms, anything else)? The only thing that I didn't research enough was c/s. I WASN'T going to have one! I was going to give birth with as few interventions as possible. Instead, I had every intervention under the sun and was diagnosed with failure to progress. I had to have an emergency c/s and was not prepared for it at all. If I could do it again, I would prepare myself better for anything to happen.

    8. Questions for next week?
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  • Hello..Im new to posting and my EDD is Aug. 13.

     

    Pregnant Questions

    1. What week are you in? 15 weeks. Any new aches or pains?  Nothing really new just getting used to everything changing!

    2. When is your next appointment? March 1 Will anything special happen at that appointment? Second Ultrasound for the sequential screening and confirm if its a boy or girl - we think its a boy...

    3. What are you looking forward to this week? Making it to the next week with a healthy baby...thats all i ask for each week!

    4. Monday confession? I ate peanut m&ms for lunch wink wink...

    5. 2nd or more time moms, how did you decide on a VBAC or repeat C?N/A-this is my first

    6. We're considering looking for a student doula, any advice on how to find one around here? sorry no idea except via interent and recommendations.

    7. For experienced moms, is there anything specific you wish you knew more about before giving birth (labor stages, infant care, breastfeeding, coping mechanisms, anything else)? N/A-this is my first

    8. Questions for next week? Creative clothing solutions. I am just starting to get a bump and the "Band" didnt hold up my pants when I was walking. But I dont want to spend a lot on clothes - I wear business attire to work - so two wardrobes...

  • Pregnant Questions

    1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? Week 20. Pelvic/pubic pain is persisting... feel like waddling is a good idea! I can't believe it since I am hardly showing at all, still in all normal clothes. Maybe baby boy is super low?

    2. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? March 12, just a check up. Anatomy scan was last week and it was wonderful. I'm happy that my mom was able to join in with us, she loved it!

    3. What are you looking forward to this week? Finally working on baby boy's room this weekend. It is a challenge since it has been our storage unit for many years... :) so much crap in there to go through, clear out and start moving his stuff in!

    4. Monday confession? I freaking love Little Debbie Swiss Cake Rolls. This isn't a new love of mine but I now like to blame it on the pregnancy so it somehow makes it better to go through a box in a few days?

    5. 2nd or more time moms, how did you decide on a VBAC or repeat C? I feel like I need to choose now (for midwife vs OB care) and am not ready at all. -TacticalTurtleneck n/a

    6. We're considering looking for a student doula, any advice on how to find one around here? -fyziksgirl n/a

    7. For experienced moms, is there anything specific you wish you knew more about before giving birth (labor stages, infant care, breastfeeding, coping mechanisms, anything else)? -ShevaCC I will take notes on this!

    8. Questions for next week? I was diagnosed with a low-lying placenta at my anatomy scan last week. The technician and the nurse gave me stats on how it most often gets corrected by later in the pregnancy, but that is not stopping me from reading all about it online and in my books and getting freaked out. Anyone else have a low-lying placenta earlier on that "moved" up or stayed low? What happens if it stays low?

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  • TTCing Questions1. What cycle are you on? really not sure..I think I may be having an anovulatory cycle or I just O'd a few days ago if my temps are right2. What are you looking forward to this week? seeing CH on FF to make sure I actually O'd3. Monday confession? I bought jeans online without DH knowing 4. Has anybody had a cyst delay their following cycle? (like a later O date) ?gakester8 n/a5. Anyone else had an any experience with getting pg after having anectopic pregnancy? ?newmommy74 n/a6. Questions for next week? n/a
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  • Pregnant Questions

    1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains?  Will be 32 weeks on Wednesday.  Feeling fine for the most part, just hate having to get up off the floor repeatedly to keep up with my son.

    2. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? Appts. are every two weeks now. Nothing exciting happening at them. 

    3. What are you looking forward to this week? My parents are flying in for a visit on Saturday and we are taking a mini "babymoon" overnight at the Willows Lodge.  

    4. Monday confession? I'm sitting here sipping a glass of wine after an exhausting bedtime routine with DS.

    5. 2nd or more time moms, how did you decide on a VBAC or repeat C? I feel like I need to choose now (for midwife vs OB care) and am not ready at all. -TacticalTurtleneck  I didn't have a C-section, so my question comes from a place of ignorance.  Does it really matter who performs the C-section? Could you choose a midwife hoping for a VBAC and switch at the last minute if needed?

    6. We're considering looking for a student doula, any advice on how to find one around here? -fyziksgirl  I would start by calling the Seattle Midwifery School.  That is where all the students get their training.  You should be able to find a doula who has completed the training but needs to get in their # of births before getting certified.  I used an uncertified doula for my first birth and she was fabulous!

    7. For experienced moms, is there anything specific you wish you knew more about before giving birth (labor stages, infant care, breastfeeding, coping mechanisms, anything else)? -ShevaCC  I wish I had known that the pushing stage can take hours.  I totally thought he'd be out in 5 pushes...not so! 
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  • Hi! I am new to the post and would like to be added to the list! My EDD is July 18th! 

    1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? 18 weeks; nothing new really

    2. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? This Friday is our A/S and we'll hopefully find out the gender!

    3. What are you looking forward to this week? Finding out the gender on Friday!

    4. Monday confession? I wore my maternity jeans for the 1st time today!

    5. 2nd or more time moms, how did you decide on a VBAC or repeat C? I feel like I need to choose now (for midwife vs OB care) and am not ready at all. -TacticalTurtleneck

    6. We're considering looking for a student doula, any advice on how to find one around here? -fyziksgirl

    7. For experienced moms, is there anything specific you wish you knew more about before giving birth (labor stages, infant care, breastfeeding, coping mechanisms, anything else)? -ShevaCC

    8. Questions for next week?


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  •   

    Pregnant Questions

    1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? 

    Looks like I'm almost 6weeks. I got an early ultrasound last Wed because there was some concern about my abdominal cramping. All they saw was a gestational sac that measured 5weeks. The cramping barely happens anymore, but now I have a terrrrrible cold! :(

    2. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? 

    Tomorrow!! Meeting with my OB & then another ultrasound to see of everything is progressing correctly.. *fingers crossed* 

    3. What are you looking forward to this week?

    The appointment tomorrow. We have been freaking out since Wed when they didn't see anything other than the gestational sac.. Trying to convince myself via Google that it was perfectly normal.  

    4. Monday confession?

    I finally got around to all of our laundry today and the pile of folded clothes was so big it filled the entire counter in our laundry room! It was nice to actually put everything away finally! Haha 

    5. 2nd or more time moms, how did you decide on a VBAC or repeat C? I feel like I need to choose now (for midwife vs OB care) and am not ready at all. -TacticalTurtleneck

    6. We're considering looking for a student doula, any advice on how to find one around here? -fyziksgirl

    7. For experienced moms, is there anything specific you wish you knew more about before giving birth (labor stages, infant care, breastfeeding, coping mechanisms, anything else)? -ShevaCC

    8. Questions for next week?

    Any recommendations on pregnancy books or books to read to help a first time mom with the first year? 

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  • imagelooboo:

    I am new to the board.  Just found out the news over the weekend.  My estimated due date is 10/17/12. 

    Does anyone have any suggestions for high quality foods to target during pregnancy?  Stuff that has high nutritional value in a small quanity package?  I currently have to avoid sugar, high fat, lactose, breads, pastas and rice.

    Congrats!! I am also interested in your question regarding high quality foods during pregnancy! My doctor is concerned about my blood sugar (which has been slightly elevated since I found out I was pregnant) and wants me to seriously count my carbs...  

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  • TTCing Questions

    1. What cycle are you on? Waiting to O or 2WW?

    cycle 8 - not sure if waiting to O still or 2 WW - didn't get a + OPK

    2. What are you looking forward to this week?

     seeing a friend that I haven't seen in months

    3. Monday confession?

    I've got a bad feeling about this cycle 

     

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  • Pregnant Questions

    1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? Wk. 26.  Just some lower back pain. No more contrax, yay!

    2. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? 3/5, reg. check up and 1-hr glucose

    3. What are you looking forward to this week? Short work week, chiro appt. on Friday and prenatal massage on Sat.

    4. Monday confession? I've been eating a ridiculous amount of crap lately.  The leftover b-day cake and cupcakes from Lucy's party don't help.

    5. 2nd or more time moms, how did you decide on a VBAC or repeat C? I feel like I need to choose now (for midwife vs OB care) and am not ready at all. I am shooting for a VBAC but am well aware that may not be possible.  I knew from the get-go that I wanted to try for VBAC because I had a horrible, traumatic c/s recovery and wanted to avoid another surgery if at all possible.  In the end, healthy baby is my first priority and I would take any pain as long as my baby is healthy and safe.

    6. We're considering looking for a student doula, any advice on how to find one around here? n/a

    7. For experienced moms, is there anything specific you wish you knew more about before giving birth (labor stages, infant care, breastfeeding, coping mechanisms, anything else)? I wish I had prepared myself more for once I was home.  I was really incapacitated and hadn't realized how much I would need more meals in the freezer and snacks.  Also, I didn't realize how little I'd want some people around. :) 

    8. Questions for next week? n/a

     

    TTCing Questions

    4. Has anybody had a cyst delay their following cycle? (like a later O date) I had an ovarian cyst that ruptured (omg, the pain!) in Aug. last year.  I thought it would completely derail out TTC plans, but my cycle remained on track and I got pregnant the cycle after, so it didn't affect anything really.

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  • Cheriemimi - EDD 08-15-2012 - Unknown

    Pregnant Questions

    1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? 

    Week 15, nausea is finally going away. 

    2. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment?

    Due to issues with insurance, my first appointment is March 13th. 

    3. What are you looking forward to this week?

    Not sure. 

    4. Monday confession?

    5. 2nd or more time moms, how did you decide on a VBAC or repeat C? I feel like I need to choose now (for midwife vs OB care) and am not ready at all. -TacticalTurtleneck

    I had an induced delivery with my son.  I'll try for as natural as I can with this one.  I wanted a midwife but am going with OB due to blood pressure again. 

    6. We're considering looking for a student doula, any advice on how to find one around here? -fyziksgirl 

    7. For experienced moms, is there anything specific you wish you knew more about before giving birth (labor stages, infant care, breastfeeding, coping mechanisms, anything else)? -ShevaCC 

    There are always things you wish you knew but since every one's experience is so different, all I can advise is go slowly and try to breathe!  

    8. Questions for next week? 

  • Pregnant Questions

    1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? 

    Week 29, nothing new other than the constipation seems to have subsided a bit, (YAY!).

    2. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment?  Next week, nothing special should happen.  I am a little terrified of the weigh-in though after my last appointment, (I had a HUGE growth spurt).  I did end up passing my GTT at my last appointment, (I don't think I checked in last week)

    3. What are you looking forward to this week? Nothing other than just crossing off another week down.  I can't wait to meet this boy!

    4. Monday confession?  I am already trying to figure out what to do to get the pregnancy weight off.  We have a huge family wedding and my 20-year HS reunion this summer.  I really am worried that I will be a slacker in that dept. since I have always struggled with my weight.  I am only 5'2", so a little bit of extra weight looks like a lot!

    6. We're considering looking for a student doula, any advice on how to find one around here? -fyziksgirl Good question, I am interested in this answer as well!

    8. Questions for next week?

    ***When appropriate, please try to answer the TTC questions as it gives the ladies some insight as well!***

     

    TTCing Questions

    5. Anyone else had an any experience with getting pg after having anectopic pregnancy? ?newmommy74

    I had a "suspected ectopic", meaning that they treated me as if it was ectopic because they couldn't find anything growing anywhere to go in and remove even though my betas were slowly rising.  I was treated with 2 rounds of methotrexate in 2 consecutive weeks.  I have been pregnant 3 times since then.  I'm not sure if you are asking if there were specific challenges related to say losing a tube or having scarring, (I didn't have either), or just if anyone was able to conceive.  We had struggles as you can see in my siggy, however I don't believe any of them were related to the suspected ectopic or the treatment I received following it. 

    Me: 37 DH: 43 Married 9/2004 TTC since 9/2005 CP Dec 2006 MC June 2008 at 6 weeks MC April 2010 at 9 weeks 50 clomid+IUI 11/2010=BFN 50 clomid+IUI 12/2010=BFP MC Feb 2011 at 7 weeks 8/11 CD3 AFC=24,FSH=6.91,AMH=5.6,E2=47.9, TSH=1.27,8/26 12DPO BFP Alistair Charles "Charlie" was born 5/7 weighing 8lbs, 10oz and 22" was long imageimageimageimage
  • Pregnant Questions

    1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains?
    week 10, still nauseous, fatigue is a bit better

    2. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment?  Friday

    3. What are you looking forward to this week? nothing really

    4. Monday confession? I'm craving chocolate milk again but I have to sneak it so #1 doesn't see.

    5. 2nd or more time moms, how did you decide on a VBAC or repeat C? I feel like I need to choose now (for midwife vs OB care) and am not ready at all. -TacticalTurtleneck

    6. We're considering looking for a student doula, any advice on how to find one around here? -fyziksgirl

    7. For experienced moms, is there anything specific you wish you knew more about before giving birth (labor stages, infant care, breastfeeding, coping mechanisms, anything else)? -ShevaCC

    8. Questions for next week?

     

    5. Anyone else had an any experience with getting pg after having anectopic pregnancy? ?newmommy74

    a friend of a friend did, they are currently doing u/s each cycle to monitor which side she is ovulating from (scarring blocking one tube) to see if there is a chance that cycle.

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  • hi ladies!! i had my baby GIRL on wednesday, feb 15th. 7lbs, 6oz, 21" long. i'm working on a birth story and will post it up soon.

    and since she hasn't posted yet, soralette had her baby BOY on saturday, feb 18th. 8lb, 8oz, 20.5" long. and i know she's working on a birth story, too.

    both her and i had very long, drawn out, difficult labors. we both wanted natural, but couldn't swing it (do *not* know how you ladies do it!)

    hope everyone is doing well!  feb mommas, hang in there!



  • imagejennlin:

    hi ladies!! i had my baby GIRL on wednesday, feb 15th. 7lbs, 6oz, 21" long. i'm working on a birth story and will post it up soon.

    and since she hasn't posted yet, soralette had her baby BOY on saturday, feb 18th. 8lb, 8oz, 20.5" long. and i know she's working on a birth story, too.

    both her and i had very long, drawn out, difficult labors. we both wanted natural, but couldn't swing it (do *not* know how you ladies do it!)

    hope everyone is doing well!  feb mommas, hang in there!

    Congrats to you both!!! 

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  • imagejennlin:

    hi ladies!! i had my baby GIRL on wednesday, feb 15th. 7lbs, 6oz, 21" long. i'm working on a birth story and will post it up soon.

    and since she hasn't posted yet, soralette had her baby BOY on saturday, feb 18th. 8lb, 8oz, 20.5" long. and i know she's working on a birth story, too.

    both her and i had very long, drawn out, difficult labors. we both wanted natural, but couldn't swing it (do *not* know how you ladies do it!)

    hope everyone is doing well!  feb mommas, hang in there!

    Congratulations to both of you! How exciting, I'll be looking for your birth story, sorry it didn't turn out the way you wanted.  Glad you and baby are well though!Party!!!

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  • imagejennlin:

    hi ladies!! i had my baby GIRL on wednesday, feb 15th. 7lbs, 6oz, 21" long. i'm working on a birth story and will post it up soon.

    and since she hasn't posted yet, soralette had her baby BOY on saturday, feb 18th. 8lb, 8oz, 20.5" long. and i know she's working on a birth story, too.

    both her and i had very long, drawn out, difficult labors. we both wanted natural, but couldn't swing it (do *not* know how you ladies do it!)

    hope everyone is doing well!  feb mommas, hang in there!

     Congrats to both of you! I've been wondering about all you Feb mommas since we hadn't seen anything announced here. I've enjoyed reading your check-in updates and getting an idea of what I'll experience in a few more weeks. Glad you're both doing well and so excited you have your outside babies!

  • Hello, I'm new :) My name is April and DH (Russ) and I are expecting our first baby GIRL (Scarlett Rose) on July 20, 2012.

     

     

     

    Pregnant Questions

    1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains?  18 weeks. I can feel her poke me harder now :)

    2. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? Ultrasound in a few weeks to check on low lying placenta.

    3. What are you looking forward to this week? Continuing to feel baby move.

    4. Monday confession? Baby poking the cervix HURTS!

    5. 2nd or more time moms, how did you decide on a VBAC or repeat C? I feel like I need to choose now (for midwife vs OB care) and am not ready at all. -TacticalTurtleneck N/A

    6. We're considering looking for a student doula, any advice on how to find one around here? -fyziksgirl N/A

    7. For experienced moms, is there anything specific you wish you knew more about before giving birth (labor stages, infant care, breastfeeding, coping mechanisms, anything else)? -ShevaCC N/A

    8. Questions for next week? Anybody else use Dr. Burdick @ Swedish? Like/dislikes?

    ***When appropriate, please try to answer the TTC questions as it gives the ladies some insight as well!***

     

    TTCing Questions

    1. What cycle are you on? Waiting to O or 2WW? Pg after 4.5 yrs TTC after MC @ 6.5 weeks in 2007

    2. What are you looking forward to this week?

    3. Monday confession?

    4. Has anybody had a cyst delay their following cycle? (like a later O date) ?gakester8 No.

    5. Anyone else had an any experience with getting pg after having anectopic pregnancy? ?newmommy74 No

    6. Questions for next week?  
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  • TTCing Questions

    1. What cycle are you on? Waiting to O or 2WW? Cycle 2, Waiting to O

    2. What are you looking forward to this week? Ovulating, and getting some projects done around the house

    3. Monday confession? I can't think of anything...

    4. Has anybody had a cyst delay their following cycle? (like a later O date) ?gakester8 I don't have experience with this, sorry.

    5. Anyone else had an any experience with getting pg after having anectopic pregnancy? ?newmommy74 No experience with this either, but I've heard plenty of stories about it happening and women going on to have healthy babies.

    6. Questions for next week? Has anyone read Making Babies? I'm trying the diet plan for my "type" but not sure it's making a difference besides frustrating me. :)  

    Surprise BFP 4/23/011 - MC 4/28/11 BFP 1/4/12 - MC 1/15/12
  • Pregnant Questions

    1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains?  Week 40....just the same aches/pains (heartburn, sore back/hips), but with lots of added anxiety and wanting this baby to come soon!

    2. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment?  Going in every 3 days now that I'm past my due date, so going in on Friday again for an NST and another checkup

    3. What are you looking forward to this week? HOPEFULLY having a baby

    4. Monday confession?  Hmmm, I'm not sure, maybe just that I'm so emotional lately, and if one more person asks me if I've had the baby yet or if I've "made any progress" I might snap. Smile
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  • Update- Had my baby!  Lane was born on Thursday the 16th!
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    Update- Had my baby!  Lane was born on Thursday the 16th!

    Congratulations! 

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  • TTCing Questions
    1. What cycle are you on? Waiting to O or 2WW?
    Cycle 12.  Waiting to O (probably tomorrow)
     
    2. What are you looking forward to this week?
    Kicking our diet into high gear
     
    3. Monday confession?
    I have done nothing all day, and it feels wonderful. :) 
     
    4. Has anybody had a cyst delay their following cycle? (like a later O date) ?gakester8
    I haven't, sorry. 

    5. Anyone else had an any experience with getting pg after having anectopic pregnancy? ?newmommy74
    I didn't have an ectopic, but I had a m/c.  I got pregnant again the next cycle we tried (took one cycle off at the doctor's recommendation), and that was a c/p.  Sorry I don't have any better advice, but good luck! 

    6. Questions for next week?  
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  • Pregnant Questions

    1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? 33wk 4days - backpain due to sciatica and my gallbladder.

    2. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? 2-28; attempt at another 3D sonogram and I'll get my pass to fly to Seattle!

    3. What are you looking forward to this week? Finishing up packing and organizing for the move to the NW

    4. Monday confession? I've been eating any and everything! It's really causing my gallbladder to act up. I've tried to watch what I eat but I don't have a choice on what food we have! It'll have to last us until I get to the new house. On the plus side I'm drinking water like there's no tomorrow!

  • I have a gender update-- can you update me with having a boy?

     

    Pregnant Questions

    1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? This is week 18, still feeling very good/normal. I had a cold though over the past few days and that sucked.

    2. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? I just had my big anatomy scan this week, and found out that we are having a boy!

    3. What are you looking forward to this week? Seeing friends on Thursday.

    4. Monday confession? I still haven't told my boss about my "condition" but I have set a deadline for myself to do it by Friday. So nervous. I better do it before I get any bigger...

    5. 2nd or more time moms, how did you decide on a VBAC or repeat C? I feel like I need to choose now (for midwife vs OB care) and am not ready at all. -TacticalTurtleneck N/A

    6. We're considering looking for a student doula, any advice on how to find one around here? -fyziksgirl I have no idea

    7. For experienced moms, is there anything specific you wish you knew more about before giving birth (labor stages, infant care, breastfeeding, coping mechanisms, anything else)? -ShevaCC N/A


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  • I suck at keeping up with this.  I know.  I wish posting from my phone was easier!!  That said, sorry for being an absentee bumpie.

    Pregnant Questions1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? 36w5d.  I can't believe it, time is flying!  I'm still battling hips/back/legs tightness.  I woke up with a minor back spasm this morning way too early, not fun. 2. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? 3/1 I have another growth scan, appt with OB on 3/2.  We're at weekly appts now.3. What are you looking forward to this week? We're having a meeting with our doulas on Weds, u/s on Thurs.  So those two things are exciting.  Otherwise, predictably, I'm looking forward to the weekend.  4. Monday confession? I don't have anything good....5. 2nd or more time moms, how did you decide on a VBAC or repeat C? I feel like I need to choose now (for midwife vs OB care) and am not ready at all. -TacticalTurtleneck6. We're considering looking for a student doula, any advice on how to find one around here? -fyziksgirl  The way we found ours was a referral from another bumpie.  I only met with the ones I was referred to by people I trusted.  That made it so much easier to narrow down as well as to know going in that someone I knew had a good enough experience to refer them.  I don't know specifically about students, though.

    7. For experienced moms, is there anything specific you wish you knew more about before giving birth (labor stages, infant care, breastfeeding, coping mechanisms, anything else)? -ShevaCC 

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