Morning Momma's!!!!
QOTD: Are you getting an Epidural? Why or why not?! As we all learn what "Team" we're on, please include your EDD! Thanks so much!
Here is our check-in for everyone with a due date in May 2010. If you would like to be added please post your bump name, real name (optional), age (optional), and your EDD (expected delivery date). If we missed you at the last check in please post again.
If anything has changed, like your EDD after an ultrasound, please post an update with your original EDD so you can be easily found on the list.
If you are listed in the due date unknown list, please update your due date for us so that you can be added to the correct date.
Check-ins will be Mon, Weds, and Fri mornings. A link to the Check-in will be posted in the late afternoon/early evenings of Check-in day as a reminder. Feel free to check-in any time that day. Give us a general update on your progress and anything else you would like to add. We will have a question of the day as well.
MAY 1
3littleladies, (Amy), 32 TEAM PINK
AggieBride2002 (Carolyn)
Ali-blnovos, (Alina), 27 TEAM BLUE
Ashlew22, (Ashley), 21 TEAM BLUE
Bcuzufu, (Brit), 33, (GIRL) TEAM BLUE
Bets12, (Betsy), 27 TEAM BLUE
claire1983
Court1, 27
Dkennedy323
elfsgirl08, (Erin), 29 TEAM PINK
evitawylie TEAM GREEN
Jhroga (Jessica) 27 TEAM PINK
JordanS803 (Jordan) 23, (BOY) TEAM PINK
Kimberly_I (Kimberly) 30
Laurmar21 (Lauren) 25 (BOY) TEAM GREEN
maybaby2010
Mrs.SWilson, 24, (GIRL)
MrsTyler04, TEAM BLUE
Nate&Mel, (Melissa), 27, (GIRL) TEAM BLUE
Nicole4312, (Nicole), 27 (GIRL) TEAM BLUE
OhioMama2355, 27 TEAM PINK
RockChalkJhawk (Melissa) 35
spout3 (Stacey) 28
SweetieP, (GIRL) TEAM PINK
Taraleffel, 28, (BOY) TEAM BLUE
TiffanyClark, (Tiffany), 23, (GIRL) TEAM PINK
Twinpeaks (Mary Ellen) 32
MAY 2
alicebean (Alice) 25 (BOY) TEAM PINK
Ashlew22, (Ashley), 21
BabyBalogh, (Julia), 19, (GIRL)
Breannek.ot (Breanne) 30
Brewtowngirl 32 TEAM BLUE
CatO, 27
chococherry354 (Ashley) 21
cutie42031 (Laura)
DonsJMUBride , (Jacqi), 27
erinlynn711, (Erin), 31, (GIRL) TEAM GREEN
Ivyreb, (Allyn), 31
Jason&Erin082507 (Erin) 27 TEAM PINK
Jess_n_mark (Jessica) 25
JewelsZ (Jewels) 27, (BOY) TEAM BLUE
Lep712
MichahKarlene, (Karlene), 23, (GIRL) TEAM BLUE
Mjm123, (Melissa), 30, (GIRL) TEAM BLUE
naybride04, (Christina), 29, (BOY) TEAM PINK
Sandybem, (Sandy), 24 TEAM BLUE
Summer510, 26
tanisha_05.24.09 (Tanisha), 25 (BOY) TEAM BLUE
Tay5267
Thestewartsrock, (Heather), 27
VTGal, (Kristen), 29, (GIRL)
willsmumma, (Amy), 28, (GIRL) TEAM PINK
Waterwings80, 29
MAY 3
Addie22, 30
AggieBride2002 (Carolyn)
Bbetson (Brooke) 29
Butterbeansmama, (Beth), 33, (GIRL) TEAM GREEN
Dschpsy, 33
Dustinblouin, (Katie), 26, (BOY) TEAM BLUE
EllaB_04, (Rachael), 29, (GIRL) TEAM PINK
Hotpinkprincess82 (Courtney) 27
K&K-070809-, (Kelsey), 26 TEAM BLUE
Kmswan427, Kelli, 32 TEAM BLUE
mom_E224, (Erica), (BOY) TEAM BLUE
srhoades86 (Sarah) 23
Snoopymom09, (Meredith), 27 (GIRL) TEAM PINK
Snoochie (Becka)
MAY 4
Alyssa102 (Alyssa) 26, (BOY) TEAM PINK
Angilene92 (Angilene) 35
Bakedlaurabean, 27, (GIRL) TEAM BLUE
Bride2Be615, 25, (BOY)
Cajun_Tiger (Stacey) 25
*CBK*, (Carrie), 27, (BOY) TEAM BLUE
elmoali (Allison) 29
jess0726 (Jessica) 29
KellyJoJo (Kelly) 33
maeghan21, 31, TEAM GREEN
Michellejdent (Michelle) 33
Morgan456, 29 (BOY) TEAM GREEN
Mrs.DeHav, (Christina), 26, (GIRL) TEAM PINK
Onehautehostess, (Jennifer), 27 TEAM GREEN
Pennylane2241982, (Jillian), 27 TEAM GREEN
saraandles (Sara)
shannon1110 (Shannon)
sturgeje, (Jessica), 23, (GIRL) TEAM BLUE
MAY 5
3*peas*in*a*pod, 26, (BOY) TEAM BLUE
Emmajean85 (Emily) 24
Hshingler (Heather)
Indiana_muse, 32 TEAM PINK
kate3636, (Kate), 27, (BOY)
KellyAnne&Chris, (Kelly), 30, (BOY) TEAM BLUE
konaboomom (Alicia) 26, (GIRL) TEAM PINK
Lauryn216 (Lauren) 27
Misma09, (Marlene), 26 (GIRL) TEAM BLUE
MrsPorter, (Karla), 29, (BOY) TEAM PINK
NewMommy423 (Ashley) 26 TEAM BLUE
RaphSandra2005 (Sandra) 28
Soon2BeMrs.S, 26
Vane_gator, (Vanessa), 30, (BOY) TEAM PINK
MAY 6
Anner804, (Anne), TEAM GREEN
Applebride40 (Sarah) 28
Arpslady, (Amanda), 23 TEAM BLUE
Ashley&Dean (Ashley) 25
ChelseaBell (Chelsea) 26 TEAM BLUE
Header25 (Sarah) 28
J?sLisa, (Lisa), (BOY) TEAM PINK
JustSadie (Sadie) 24, (GIRL)
LynnLee03, (Erin), 29 TEAM BLUE
mistyblue182, (Becky), 25, (BOY) TEAM BLUE
Pennynjon, (Penny), 30 TEAM PINK
Pictureprfect143, (Tarin), 24 (BOY) TEAM BLUE
Scott&kim (Kimberly) 36
shari_rngleson
Smiles122482 (Lauren) 26
Soon2BThelen, 28
srahandeddiejune212008 (Sarah)
Sweetestlove, (Amanda), 30 TEAM BLUE
MAY 7
*2PsNaPod*, (Megan), 20 TEAM BLUE
2bamom, (Jackie), 29, (BOY) TEAM BLUE
Amessec, (Angela), 24, (GIRL) TEAM PINK
BlessedMama
BrainySmurfette (Melissa)
Edbenbow, 25 TEAM GREEN
Eviebee, 29, (BOY) TEAM GREEN
Futurefolks, (Rita), 28
FutureMECC (Beth)
Heatherpb1020, 28
JJMD09, 29
katater, 32, (GIRL) TEAM PINK
L?s mommy (Jill), 30, (BOY) TEAM PINK
Lauraloves,
lilmoe 28
marzinelli17, 27
monstergurl, (Martie), 31, (BOY)
Newmommyin2010, (Stephanie), 28, (BOY) TEAM BLUE
Palan, (Pam), 36 TEAM BLUE
schnappycat (Laura) 36
Sul06 (Kristin) 26, (BOY) TEAM PINK
tamhen1979 (Tammie) 30
tattor (Torie)
WildcatPrincess (Courtney) 26, (GIRL) TEAM PINK
Zakuravlm, (Valerie), 28, (BOY) TEAM PINK
MAY 8
Bride2b2004
Dcunningham, (Deanna), 26, (GIRL) TEAM GREEN
Iraabel, (Allycin), 43 TEAM BLUE
Jenah13 (Jenah) 21
KK2004, 32, (BOY) TEAM PINK
Lmccabe79 (Lauren) 30
Mrs.wink08 (Erica) 24 TEAM BLUE
Mrs.wtm, 31
PMeg819 (Meg) 26, (BOY) TEAM BLUE
ScarlettATZ (Andrea) 30 TEAM PINK
Teelaman, TEAM PINK
Trmptr18. (Lauren), 25, (BOY)
Veritas1214 (Sarah) 27
MAY 9
1StepAtATime, 28, (GIRL) TEAM BLUE
Beansi, 28
Careyrdh, (Carey), 23, (BOY) TEAM BLUE
Caileyhc, (Cailey), 28, TEAM GREEN
Cmmc23, (BOY)
DCM5980, (Danielle), 29, (GIRL)
Dynomite, (Abbie), 27, (BOY)
Eleventofive, 26
Elliezen (Ellie) 28 (BOY) TEAM BLUE
Jays_bride, (Heather), 34, TEAM GREEN
Jkclosso (Jen) 30
katesmom73, 36, (BOY) TEAM BLUE
LestaMarie, (Celeste), 28
Lilfluke, (Courtney), 26, (BOY) TEAM BLUE
Mayra2105, (Mayra), 22
Mcpelc (michelle) 30, (BOY)
Megcheer2, (Megan), 29, (BOY) TEAM PINK
MrsDawn, (Dawn), 32, (GIRL)
Rohansmom (merisa) 32, (GIRL) TEAM BLUE
Shanbak, (Shannon), 28, (BOY)
Stacieandclint (Stacie) 31
Sunfish22, (Lindy), 26
MAY 10
Akrupin (Ali) 29
Bkenan (Brittany) 22
Ceeble, 31
Erin&Ryan (Erin) 28 (BOY) TEAM PINK
Gennwaver (Genn)
giggles8, 26, (GIRL) TEAM GREEN
Hula14 (Chelsea) 26
laurasue (Laura) 31, (BOY) TEAM PINK
Lauren9881, (Lauren), 28 TEAM BLUE
LLF7575, 34
Mrsaugie, (Stephanie), (GIRL) TEAM PINK
MrsSoapbox (Bethany) 30
MrsW722 (Melisa) 29
NowDNAtoo (Dena) 39
ntnycurlz (Kate) 30
starfish113 (Melissa) 27 TEAM PINK
MAY 11
Candicrazee, (Tammi), 31 TEAM PINK
Fishstyx, (GIRL)
Gabbysmama, (Heather), 30, (BOY) TEAM BLUE
Klcl8981 (Kaitlin) 20
Krisb830, 27
Lawyerbride09 (Rachel) 33
Laxbugg1410, (Helen), 29, (BOY) TEAM GREEN
LKKJJK10, (Laura), 29 TEAM GREEN
Lokekelo, 32
LuckyH (Heather) 34
Mkoeth (Monica) 29
officerswife31 (Stacey) 24
punkfiction (Amanda) 26 TEAM PINK
saraheg77, (Sarah), 32, (BOY) TEAM BLUE
Trigirl30, (Carly), 34, (GIRL) TEAM BLUE
Tiffer2shoes, (Tiffany), 29, (BOY)
Wachs, (BOY) TEAM GREEN
MAY 12
Ameliaandmatt, (Amelia), 25, (BOY) TEAM PINK
Angnowamrs (Angela)
Coshea1, Christena
ChristinaD09, (Christina), 25 TEAM BLUE
Jenn4 (Jennifer) 33
Jmarie17 (Jen) 27 (GIRL) TEAM GREEN
Julietbride, (GIRL) TEAM PINK
Kbwifey (Brittany) 23
Kjeorange, 30
LC0479 (Lauren) 30
Luckybug22 (Ashley) 25
missdanib (Danielle) 34
Naturegirl417, (BOY) TEAM GREEN
Rachelle_paige82, (Rachelle), TEAM GREEN
Scooter19 (Jill) 28
Tfraser07 (Tess) 28 TEAM BLUE
Tinybride08, 27
MAY 13
A_Seattle, 28
Ashley&Dean, (Ashley), 26
C_Johnson (Christina) 24
Candylies (Amy) 28
Carolrohrsetzer (Caroline) 26
chazlewo, 29, TEAM BLUE
Csuefazio, (Carla), 32, (GIRL)
Hellomynameisfabulous, (Ashley), 26, TWINS* (GIR
Re: ***May Momma's Wednesday Check-In***
Zachary Ryan - 1/13/08 - 6lbs 15oz, 20.5 inches
Lilia Rose - 5/11/10 - 8lbs 6oz, 21 inches
QOTD: Are you getting an Epidural? Why or why not?!
I've always planned to, even before my BFP. This will be a joyuous occasion and I'd much rather be comrfortable than feeling crappy. But I DO applaud the women who have the willpower to go at it naturally.
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Carter Robert 7.18.08 | Brynn Sophia 5.24.10 | Reid Joseph 9.10.12 | Emerson Mae 1.27.14
QOTD: Are you getting an Epidural? Why or why not?!
I am not sure. My initial plans are not to, but this is my first birth and I am not sure what to expect.
QOTD: Are you getting an Epidural? Why or why not?!
No Epidural for me! I don't like needles and I don't like the fact that you are in the bed the rest of the time, etc. It just scares me.
I am not planning on getting one, but I am open to the idea if the pain becomes unmanageable.
QOTD: Are you getting an Epidural? Why or why not?!
I'm certainly planning on it! I know circumstances change and plans are just plans but I'd rather get through this being able to enjoy and remember it for something other than pain and a baby at the end.
Update: I'm 30 and Team Blue!
I plan on having an epi....if for some reason I think I can handle it when I get there without one then I will try. I hate needles but I think I would rather have that pain than the actual childbirth pain.
I'd like to be added, if possible!
I'm Nicole, almost 30 years old, EDD May 10, and Team Pink.
I had an epidural with my first DS - I was induced at 37 weeks due to preeclampsia, and all those drugs made for a very harsh labor with double contractions.
With DS #2, I did not have an epidural and went into labor on my own. The labor was still painful, but NOTHING like the induction.
This time around, I would like to go into labor in my own and go without an epidural. But I am not opposed to one if I have to be induced!
Ditto this.
I'm planning/hoping for a intervention and med-free childbirth. But of course, you never know what will happen, so I know it's an option if I need it. I'm not scared of actually getting the epi, more of the side effects before, during and after. And I don't want to have to stay in bed while I'm laboring, I want to be able to move around.
Erica & Justin
Parents of Ethan-4 Spencer-1 Peyton-3months
I do plan on having an epidural. I'm so glad that I had one with the first baby. She was coming out the wrong way so with 7 of my contractions the Dr. actually put her arm up there to move DD the right way. Then I had emergency surgery right after and instead of putting me out they were able to just up my epi so I wasn't all groggy when I met DD
We're team PINK!
Umm, yes please to the epi! And from what I hear, maybe a little extra to get me through the first week or so post-partum...
Also, please add me to team pink, EDD May 20! Thanks!
Marriage: 12.18.04
DD1: 5.19.10
DD2: 4.11.12
Not planning on one.
I didn't get one with my first and I was fine. I went through 24 hours of labor, with 4 hours of pushing and a forcept effort and ended up with a section because of her head placement. Doc said she would have never come out naturally. I was pretty heart broken about the whole thing. I will tell you with my experience once the doc broke my water the contracts were pretty painful and the forcepts were like being tortured - I didn't know what they looked like at the time and I really just wanted to avoid a section.
My biggest fear besides something happening to the baby was getting the epi. I did end up with a spinal block for the section so they wouldn't have to knock me out.
I'm going for a drug free v-bac fingers crossed.
3 inductions (yes, all 3 were a week late), 4th degree tearing, 13hr labors, forceps, all 3 were 8 lbs, all were natural (except for Pitocin)
Why have an epidural with the 4th?
hydies33
Heidi
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Team Blue
5-26-10
We're planning med- and intervention-free (i.e., no meds, no IV, no breaking water, intermittent monitoring, reduced number of exams, mother directed pushing, etc).
Reasons? I want to avoid a c-section, I don't want to be tied to a bed (our hospital will not do walking epidurals), I don't want to be forced to deliver while on my back, etc. I'm going into it with the mindset of if it's not an emergency, let me just do what my body needs to do. Of course, I know you can't plan for a perfect labor and delivery, and I know if I need to change my mind, I can--- but I feel strongly that if I make myself believe it's not an option, I'll be less likely to cave