Pregnant Susans- preparing to pass the torch

[MrsReber]

I am having many problems trying to post on that last thread!! I tried 3 times yesterday and it wouldn't work. How frustrating http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/mad.gif

Anway, the exam didn't hurt at all. I wonder if that's because the baby's head was so close? Maybe they didn't have to poke and prod so much? I did bleed for a while afterwards. They told me to expect that.

It is good to be working from home. I can keep busy and not have to travel. Plus hubby likes to know that I'm here putting my feet up and resting periodically. My one friend is freaking out that I'll be alone when I go into labor. I told her that's fine. The first stage lasts quite a while so I'll be able to call for help or get myself home if I'm at the store. I do feel alot more braxton-hicks contractions than before. It's mostly when I'm walking around. I still have to get some things from Babies R Us. My mom says she'll go with me on Monday if I want. I want to go now! I probably do have at least a week left. Kyle thought their due date was off from the beginning. I thought it was at least 3 days later than my records. I mean, I know what we were (and weren't) doing on Sept. 1st. That's what they said the conception date was. I think it was earlier.

Where is SusanD? Have we lost her? Could she have had her baby?

My husband's other sister now wants to come to the hospital. I think we have so far, his mom, his one sister, his other sister and her fiance, my best friend and her husband and probably my mom and her fiance. I say that's too many people. They won't all be allowed to visit anyway! I'm with you, Marisa, if they want to hang around the hospital, so be it, but they're not coming in the delivery room. I'm a very private kind of person and I wouldn't want that. I understand that they're all just excited for us, but I want them to respect our wishes, too. There's plenty of time for visiting once the baby is home and we are a little more relaxed. I just really want to share those first moments with my husband and child. His family is huge, too. We're going to have to work out a schedule if they want to visit me at the hospital!

Well, back to work. Hope everyone else is feeling good today!! It's Friday!

[mb]

i think there have been some problems with the bulletin board... yesterday, neither susan wrote in, so i was wondering what happened... the suspense was killing me!!! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

if SusanD doesn't 'report in' today, i'm apt to think she's at the hospital! we'll see...

MrsReber, one solution to your waiting room dilemma: let them sit and wait, and then after you have the baby and have spent some time alone together with him/her, have kyle bring in some family (like 1 or 2 people at a time) just to visit for a few minutes. then, he can escort them out, and bring in a new batch... i counted that we will probably have only 4 or 5 people (and 2 of them are my mom and dad, DH's family is in NY and won't be here then) just that way you don't end up with a room full of people right away when you'd really rather be alone... all i know is that we're probably not going to call anyone until we've been at the hospital a while.

Glad to hear the exam wasn't painful. I was worried about that - now I guess I have a 50/50 chance at pain - SusanD said it hurts, and you said it doesn't really! I think with all your walking/commuting, you will probably have an easy labor. (That's not to say that SusanD will have a hard one, but you know what I mean.) The bleeding sounds a little scary, but I've read that that's normal after some exams. Plus, they told you to expect it, so it's not as freaky.

Well, have a great Friday everyone! Let's hope SusanD has a beautiful little baby right around now!

Marisa http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[daner94]

I just wanted to wish you all the best of luck. I have read these threads with extreme interest and a little bit of jealousy. It'll be a long long time before I am in your shoes! Gotta meet the right guy first I imagine. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

Anyway, I am so glad that you have eachother to talk to and ask questions too. It is so wonderful. Can't wait to see the pictures of your little bundles of joy!

Dana

[MrsReber]

Thanks, Dana! I looked for the right guy for a while, but when he showed up, I knew. He truly is the only man I have ever considered having a family with. I couldn't even tell you exactly why- it just seems like there's a force at work here and we were meant to be together. Anyone who really knows me would think that sounded weird since I'm am a very rational, practical person. Good luck finding Mr. Right and thanks for the nice post!

Marisa, I am really wondering about SusanD. After all, tomorrow is her actual due date. I'm still here. Lurking at my house, doing work inbetween relaxing. I did go to the grocery store today. I think that was a mistake. My lower back hurts a bit. I've been having cramping in the front, too, since last night.

That doesn't sound like a bad idea- only a few people will be allowed in the room at a time anyway. I just feel like I really want to cherish that moment- the moment that Kyle and I become parents. I know that everyone is happy for us and just wants to share in the excitement, but it is such an awesome moment for me. My parents were divorced, as were Kyle's. We were pretty young and we both hated growing up like that. This is like a second chance for us to have the family that we never had. I always felt that something was missing because my dad wasn't around. Now we can be a family and do family things. We both swear we'll do anything to keep our family together and not let history repeat itself. I couldn't do that to my child, knowing what I know.

Oh, about the exam- yes, definitely relax! I tensed up at first and then remembered to just let go. It was just fine. The bleeding stopped, too. It's not alot of blood, but I was surprised it went on that long. Well, I'll probaby check back tomorrow. Good to know the BB was having problems and it wasn't my computer!

[mb]

Dana, you will know when you meet the right guy (I, too, am an extremely rational/practical person). Within 1 week of meeting my now-DH, I broke up with my boyfriend of 3 years and never really looked back. My life has been absolutely perfect ever since! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

By the way, when I was younger, I didn't want to get married or 'have' any kids - i wanted to adopt one baby girl and that was it. Well, the marriage idea kinda changed when I met DH, and I also realized how wonderful having a baby could complete our little family http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif Ok, i'll stop the sappy stuff. I"m not usually like this - must be the hormones!

MrsReber, I know what you mean about wanting to have the family that you never had. My DH's parents have been divorced for some time now, so I think he feels the same way. Also, his family immigrated here from Russia when he was about 4 or 5 years old, and so he never really had american culture growing up (i.e. his parents didn't consider getting him involved in sports or piano lessons or any of that stuff). Life was hard for them at that time, not knowing the language, etc. So with both of those things combined, he really feels this need to do all these things for our baby that he never had.

My parents, on the other hand, have been married for nearly 30 years, and I was an only child - so their lives basically revolved around me at all times. My parents have been opposite of my DH's in that they were overly involved!

So I think between the two of us, we should have some good balance. I hope our kid appreciates that! i just know I'm going to try to remember all the things my parents did to make me crazy, and i'm going to try very hard not to do that to our child! (i think everyone thinks that way...)

well, have a good weekend. try to keep that baby in as long as you can, even though i know you're very anxious to meet him/her!!!

monday is hubby's birthday, so we're thinking of going to orlando this weekend to go to some of the disney theme parks. of course, i won't be able to go on the best rides, but it should be a fun day (as long as i don't collapse or go into labor or anything! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/eek.gif )

Marisa http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

P.S. I'm REALLY thinking that SusanD had her baby. Yikes! I can't believe it! She is basically starting a chain reaction - MrsReber is next, then me, and then about 10 other people! That's a lot of babies!



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[MrsReber]

Marisa, you sound exactly like me! I was seeing someone when I met dh at my sister's birthday party. I wasn't sure about him, but we went out to dinner a week later and that was it. I couldn't get him out of my mind. 4 1/2 years later, I still can't get him off my mind http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif. Yes, mushy, but very very true.

Yes, your husband's reasons for having a family do sound alot like ours. My parents were not involved in our lives very much at all. Me and my sister talk about that alot- how we weren't encouraged to do things. She encourages her kids now and she found that they excel at things. Her daughter is 6 and her music teacher wants her to go into a piano class with the 9 and 10 year olds because she's so far ahead of her class! I hope I can be a good mom for my baby. It's a scary thought in today's world. How do you keep them safe and help them make the right decisions? I think about not making the mistakes my parents made. I think it's hard in a way. You don't understand their reasoning until you have your own child. It makes me see my parents in a different light now.

It does seem that SusanD is missing. I hope she's doing okay and having that baby! I can't wait to hear from her!

If you get to Orlando, I hope you have a great time! Stay away from those rides! Not good for a pregnant lady! Have a great weekend.

[Kristilyn1]

I wish Susan had given at least ONE person her phone number, so we could check in.....I'm selfish--I want to know. I would think that if nothing else--she MUST be at the hospital.

Lots of news here--I mentioned being laid off--and hubby and I decided that it's as good a time as any to stay home with the kids. I'm scared out of my mind--but I think my boys need some extra time with mom (the youngest is turning into a little terror). Good luck to everyone--keep us posted!

Kristi

[KristaMB]

Wow! I've missed so much since I've been busy with my folks. I just got back from dropping them off at the airport. We had a really nice visit, and they helped us do a lot of stuff around the house. I don't get to see them that often, so I didn't mind having them invade for a few days. Plus, my mom bought me some maternity clothes. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/wink.gif

MrsReber, I can't believe you're so close! How exciting/scary/thrilling! I can't even imagine! I guess I can understand everybody wanting to be at the hospital, but they'll just have to let you do your thing. I know they're excited for you, but hopefully they'll just let you and Kyle have your way. After all, it's your big day- they should understand and respect your wishes. I say do what you want, and try not to feel guilty about it...

Marisa, if you went to Orlando, I hope you enjoyed yourself. I'm glad your friend could ease some of your "protein" concerns.

I'm convinced that SusanD has had her baby. I hope she's doing well, and I can't wait to hear the news. (I'm sure the first thing she'll do when she gets home is to fill us in, right?) http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif

Hi, Dana! Welcome! If you're anything like me, you'll find the right guy when you least expect it. I pretty much gave up and stopped looking, and that's when I found him.

Kristi~ It sounds like staying home might be the right thing for you at the moment. I would just try to look at this as an opportunity to do something a little different. I'm sure everything will work out.

I haven't felt dizzy since I fell last week, so I think it was jsut a fluke thing.

Okay, now I need more opinions... How long should my mom stay after the baby is born? Let me just say that my mom is really easy going, and that she's always doing something when she visits. Besides helping us work in the yard, during this last visit she did all my laundry, cooked, cleaned the windows and a bathroom, etc. I know she'll be really helpful, and I don't feel obligated to entertain her. She asked me how long I wanted her to stay after I had the baby, and just don't really know. Depending on when I deliver, my husband may not be able to stay at home. If he's not here, I think I might feel overwhelmed. What does everybody else think about this?

~Krista

[mb]

Kristi, I think I mentioned before my belief that everything happens for a reason... maybe it was 'meant to be' that you got laid off so that you can spend more time with your kids? maybe it's really one of those blessings in disguise? in any case, don't be scared - just enjoy it! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

Krista, I'm glad things went well with your parents. It sounds like your mom would be a great houseguest after your baby arrives - she could be a lot of help. and if you don't mind her being there, i think you should take advantage of her support! i don't really know what an appropriate time frame would be - maybe 2 weeks? that's really up to you and her... but wow - she really does sound like a lot of help! that is so great!

Also, I'm glad your dizziness has disappeared. That can be quite scary. Just take it easy, will 'ya? http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/wink.gif

Well, if we do end up going to Orlando, we will go on Monday (DH took the day off, and my work is slow, so I can take any day off!) MrsReber, Kyle would be proud of my DH - he is going fishing tomorrow! A friend of my dad's has a fishing boat and they are going somewhere in the Everglades tomorrow. my DH is excited that they asked him to go, since he knows i'm not a very likely fishing partner... Hopefully, he won't get eaten alive by the mosquitoes (he's also been instructed not to put his hand in the water off the side of the boat http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/eek.gif )

Some time ago, SusanD didn't post one day and we thought maybe that was 'it'. But she reappeared and assured us that we'd know when she had the baby, even if it meant taking a laptop to the hospital! does anyone else remember this? I'm thinking it's safe to assume SusanD had her baby, and we'll get the details in time (yeah, like i'm sure she's thinking about us right now!) But MrsReber, you are next. So the question is: how will we know when you have the baby? Are we just supposed to wait for an extended absence? http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/wink.gif With all these upcoming babies that everyone wants to know about, it seems like we should come up with some sort of plan. Anyone have any ideas?

Marisa http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[kwormann]

Well, since you were the parties that got me started on this website thing, I'd thought I'd share our new website with you first http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif
http://www.geocities.com/wormann/Wormann.html

Kim

[MrsReber]

Kim, I like the website. Very cute! The student driver is good!

Well, I think SusanD is probably not thinking about us at this moment in time. I'd like to say that I'd inform you guys, but I probably won't be thinking about it, either. I'd say we'll call if someone wants to email me a phone # (my email is in my profile) but I can't even guarantee that. The best I can say is that we'll try. I know what you mean, though, the suspense is killing me with Susan!

Wow, Krista, I wish my mom would be that good. I love her to death, but I have a feeling she'd drive me crazy. I just like to be left alone at times. I really enjoy it. I'm sure my mom would help, but I want time for just me and baby.

Kristi, I hope things work out for you. I am going to be so sad to go back to work.

Don't worry Krista- the dizziness will come back! I am convinced. Mine goes away for a while and then comes back. You just have to be careful when you stand up and remember to kind of get your bearings before you walk anywhere. It's all part of the fun!

Marisa, that's great that your dh is going fishing! I hope he enjoys it and keeps his hands in the boat! It's so relaxing. I miss it. We watch it on ESPN on the weekends (well, Kyle puts it on and I kind of watch). Sometimes I feel like I am right there with them. They go to such beautiful quiet places. Hopefully we'll be fishing again soon!

Well, I'll just be relaxing at home for a bit and I will certainly keep in touch with all of you!

[Kristilyn1]

I want Krista's mom to come stay with me! I'm nervous about staying home, but if you ever saw how happy my 5 year old is about it---you'd definitely know it's the right thing. I keep joking and telling him about all the chores and calisthenics he has to do at "Mom's Daycare Center" and he thinks it's a hoot. The only shame is one of my best friend's and my sister stay home with their kids, but that's in NH and now I'm in RI.....bummer how that goes sometimes.

Mrs. Reber--do you have a friend that could possibly post the news if you asked her to? Though you might not find a friend to do it that doesn't think you are insane. Anyone else get "THE LOOK" when you talk about online friends? People think I'm nuts.

I think I mentioned before that we are waiting for our house to be built--and I've met some of our neighbors (it's a new subdivision, so no one has actually moved in yet) and it looks like all the wives stay home--so I'm going to have plenty of company. We also checked out the local Y and it is one of the most wonderful ones I've been to--though I may think that just because they offer FREE BABYSITTING WHILE PARENTS WORK OUT!!!! Most of the clubs I've belonged to had babysitting that they charge extra for and this Y actually has a special gym and equipment for the kids--so ie

[MrsReber]

Hello- just seeing if I can post today. There's been so many problems, it seems, on top of my slow connection at home. I'm still here, still 1-2 cm dilated and waiting. Still working from home, too, which is great. Can't beat it. It has gotten so hot here, it's been miserable!

I'm going to keep this one short and see if it works or not!

[KristaMB]

I'll make this quick since I've had so many problems posting.

MrsReber~ Hope you're hanging in there!

Marisa~ What ever happened with your dr appt?

I'll write more if this works...

~krista

Wow..It actually posted. Amazing.

Marisa~ How was Orlando?

I'm starting to feel the baby moving around a lot. Since I last wrote, my husband was able to feel him, so he's very excited.

I'm starting to feel really tired, again. It's been hot here, so maybe it's the heat. Or could it be the fact that I'm in my last trimester? When do most people start to feel tired?

I feel like I'm always complaining about my back. But my back and hips have really been hurting me. I want to call the doctor and whine http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/wink.gif, but at my last appointment she said back pain was normal. Once again, your opinions please... Is it normal for your hips and back to hurt so badly that you can hardly walk sometimes? I have these really sharp pains and it hurts to put weight on my right side (standing and walking.) It rarely hurts on my left. My dr. said to use a heating pad, take Tylenol, etc. all of which are not helping. Okay, enough whining! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif

Well, I'd better head off to bed. So glad I could finally post!

Take care,
~Krista



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[mb]

i'll keep this short for fear of the BB crashing again! it's been so frustrating trying to post lately!

Krista, Orlando was fun, thanks for asking! we had a park hopper pass, so we went to animal kingdom, epcot, and MGM in one day! it was very tiring, but i held up remarkably well! i only really had to stop often for bathroom breaks. plus, i feel like i'm still recuperating in terms of my muscles! but it was definitely worth it.

sorry to hear your back is hurting. in my first trimester i had some nasty sciatica, and i wasn't so happy about it! i tried to rest in bed as much as possible, alternating heat/ice, using tylenol when very necessary... my dr also suggested some stretches that seemed to work well. the pain was gone within about 2 weeks. i don't know if you have sciatica or not. but i think your dr's recommendations are right on. maybe getting a massage would help, too! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/wink.gif

i had the follow-up appointment about the protein in my urine, and it turned out everything was just fine (whew!) we also had another ultrasound yesterday - the baby's weight was estimated a little over 6 lbs!! yikes! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/eek.gif i still have about 5-6 weeks to go! we were hoping to get another confirmation on the baby's sex, but again, our little munchkin was being modest - the u/s tech had to again 'guess' that it will be a girl, because we didn't see any boy parts at all... i still don't feel so confident about that! oh well, it's not much longer now... also, we saw 'her' little hands, feet, and face (all of which were very cute, of course). she looked like an alien at the 18week u/s, but now she looks like a baby! also, we could tell that she has hair...but the color will be a surprise, i guess.

i've gained about 38 lbs now, and i'm feeling huge & uncomfortable. i'm ready to start working from home now! maybe i will in a week or 2.

i hope everyone else is doing well. krista, i'm glad to hear your baby is moving a lot - does your DH think it's neat to feel the baby? pretty soon, you both will be able to see little protrusions sticking out of your belly as baby tries to get more comfortable! it's the weirdest (but coolest) thing!

Marisa http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[SusanD]

Hi there! Looks like the BB is working again...I tried posting on Sunday and couldn't. Argh!

I wonder how Susan is doing these days? Has anyone heard? I'm going to email her and see...

Krista, like Marisa I had some pretty bad sciatic problems during my first tri, too. As I moved into my third tri, I started having major pains in the area at the very base of my abdomen as well as in my back. It was pretty bothersome and kept me off my feet a lot. I think some pain is normal, it may be that the baby is sitting more to your right side. Feel free to whine, we understand! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

Marisa, that's great that your urine test came back okay. I can't believe that your baby is 6 pounds already...yikes! That's really neat that you can tell that your baby has hair. We never saw any hair on ours, yet she came out with a full head of it! By the way, I realize that I forgot to answer your question in the other post about what we brought her home in...we decided on the pink fleece top & striped pants. She looked so cute! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif Since her belly button hasn't fallen off yet, we're very limited on what she can wear. Plus most of her clothes are still way too big for her, so the poor girl is having to wear the same outfits over and over again. The dr. says she will have a growth spurt at two weeks, which is on Thursday, so hopefully we'll be able to put more of her clothes on her. Oh, and Hailey is actually one of my favorite girl's names...I was kind of disappointed that it wasn't an option, but it certainly isn't worth finding a new husband over. Ha-ha!

Take care, everyone! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

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[mb]

quick note about MrsReber: I got an email from her yesterday... but no word yet as of today. i think she's probably ready to have the baby any day now. my bet is if we don't hear from her in the next day or so, then she's probably at the hospital! this is so exciting! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif also, there's been so many problems with the BB that she might have just given up! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/eek.gif

[KristaMB]

Thanks for letting me whine about my back! It sounds like I should fire up the old heating pad and try to get more rest.

Marisa, I'm glad to hear that your protein test was okay. I wish we could have another ultrasound to see more detail on our baby. I want to see fingers and hair!

DH said he felt the baby kick him in the back last night. Funny... that didn't wake me up!

Susan, I understand about the name thing. One of my favorite boy names is Caleb, but since our last name starts with a "B", it's a bad combination. It sounds too stuttery, and is too hard to say. I suggested that we change our last names to my maiden name, but DH wouldn't go for it. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/wink.gif

I'm assuming that MrsReber has had her baby. I'm dying to know what she had, and how she's doing. (Hint, hint, MrsReber! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif)

I'm so proud of myself. I went shopping last night and didn't buy any baby clothes. Oh man, was that a tough mission! I'm trying to wait unitl after my shower in June. I doubt I'll be able to wait that long, but it's worth a try!

~Krista

[LGBurns]

Susan posted on the Great Food board yesterday that she still hasn't had the baby (as of then). The reason she hasn't posted here is because she hasn't been able to get on the Healthy Living board. Just thought anyone who missed her post on GF would like to know.

Oops! Sorry, it was actually today that she posted.

[This message has been edited by LGBurns (edited 05-10-2001).]

[MrsReber]

Still no baby, folks! I think it'll be a week, at least. I still have 2 weeks til my due date anyway. We just sit here and wonder how it'll all go down. We're hoping for morning because we're both so tired at night! I'm so glad we went to lamaze. My SIL was telling me today that nobody ever taught her how to push or where to push from in order to make the pushing productive. We went over that in our last class. Whew!

Krista- my back hurts alot, too. The sciatic nerve. I want to walk for exercise, but when I walk, my back hurts. And I complain to my husband all the time. Hey, we're allowed! It's your time to whine all you like! I told dh today that he can carry the next child. He said he would. Ah, if only it were possible. Oh, and my husband says he can feel the baby kicking on his back all night. I'm glad someone else understands! They laughed in lamaze when Kyle told them that the kicking kept him awake. I think we are just so used to it that it doesn't bother us when we sleep.

I am going to lie down now. I've been out most of the day. It was mostly hanging out at my SIL's house and we went to one store, but I am exhausted!! Good thing. Maybe I'll sleep better.

[shoyski]

Good to hear everyone is doing well. MrsReber, glad to hear your doctors think labor will be easy. Isn't it amazing how much they can tell now these days?!

My big news sounds kind of pale by comparison but thought I'd share that I've been feeling the baby kick for about a week now. I think it's more moving around than kicking but I love it!

[MrsReber]

Shoyski- that is great news! Isn't it amazing when you first feel the fluttering around? that's what finally made me "feel" pregnant. I hope your baby doesn't kick the heck out of you like mine does, though. The movements have finally slowed down a bit, but at night it still gets crazy- my whole stomach moves all over the place. Guess baby is running out of room.

What's it feel like to you? I felt like I had a fish swimming around at first.

I am exhuasted today from being at my SIL's most of the day yesterday. It's pathetic. We didn't do anything strenuous! We went to one store for an hour and then had lunch and sat around the house. Whew- that was enough. It sure did help me sleep. I still want to sleep!

[shoyski]

MrsReber, it IS amazing! Right now it just feels like small bumps. Earlier last week it felt like fluttering, although I like your description of the fish...that seems pretty accurate as well.

Two nights ago I ate the Jicama Salad with Spicy chicken and the baby movements were really strong. More than before and more than what I've felt since. Could the baby be reacting to the spiciness? I can't imagine what else would have produced that effect.

Dave's brother and SIL gave us their crib to use as a loaner until we don't need it anymore. What a break that was. We are going to have to start on the room this week or next. I have to say, neither of us are motivated right now because we're both putting in some incredible hours at work. Oh well, we made a pact to have it done by month seven....just in case.

We have an antique cupboard that used to be my grandmother's jelly cabinet that we plan to refinish and use for a dresser. I'm not sure we're going to purchase a changing table. I've heard so many friends say they just changed the baby on the bed or floor and figure if we end up needing it, I can always send Dave out to buy it.

We still have to buy a glider, at least per Dave. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif He sat in one during a hospital tour and that was it, he was in love. He said he'd use it to read in even if he wasn't holding the baby. I was reading some stuff on celebrity moms-to-be on estyle.com the other day. The decorator for one celebrity said even though gliders aren't very "pretty" and most people resist them, they are an absolute must!

[mb]

congratulations shoyski on feeling all those movements. it really is a wonderful thing http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif my baby-to-be is very shy, though. everyone always wants to feel her 'kicking' and moving around...she's very active until someone puts their hand on my stomach - then she stops!

your baby may have reacted to the spicyness of the salad, or maybe not. sometimes babies will react differently. i really haven't had any problems with any particular foods, but i know there are a lot of people who can't eat certain things while they're pregnant because it makes the baby act crazy or they get heartburn or whatever.

MrsReber, hope you're still hanging in there. it's getting very close now! i can't believe it. i think your due date is 11 days away??? well, maybe you're at the hospital right now! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

at our ultrasound last week, they discovered that i have way too much amniotic fluid. we went to a perinatologist on friday for a level 2 ultrasound. all the anatomy looks fine, though (and this time we CONFIRMED that it will be a girl!), so they are just going to continue monitoring me. apparently, too much fluid could cause problems during labor (like a flash-flood?!?), so my labor will need to be extremely controlled. they may even induce early or do a c-section. i'll find out more from my dr. tomorrow. but the good news is that baby looks fine (we got some great pictures of her face, too!) and she is 6lbs 2oz so far and growing. there are still 4 weeks & 6 days to go (not that i'm counting), but we're just taking 1 day at a time...

hope everything is going well with everyone.

marisa http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[shoyski]

Marisa, glad to hear everything is going to be okay. It sounds like they have everything under control for you, which is a relief.

I haven't started the countdown as I have a ways to go (Sept 9) but I can see why you would! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif You and MrsReber must be very anxious!

I have to share what a great day yesterday was, albeit a bit scary at first. We ended up going to the emergency room 2/3 of the way through church because Dave had pain high in his back radiating down into his left arm only. Long story short, no heart problems, just a possible pinched nerve. Each day we must treasure our loved ones and these kind of situations just bring that home.

I was surprised and received three mother-to-be Mother's Day cards! And then Sunday morning I woke up and Dave had put a present and card by the bathroom sink in the middle of the night. And I never saw it the four times I got up to tinkle. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif It was a very delicate necklace with a small diamond on the end. Dave said he wanted my "first" Mother's Day to be the most special and wanted to give me something so I would remember it. Boy was I choked up!

[shoyski]

Wow, my mom and I have one scheduled for the 25th! Thanks for letting me know how great it is.....maybe I should get another one in August! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

I'm glad we all have wonderful husbands. It's so nice to share these kinds of moments.

[KristaMB]

My boss had given me a gift certificate for a massage in January or February and I am finally going to use it on the 29th. I'm really looking forward to it. My hips and back have been killing me, so hopefully it'll help. It's an hour long massage, with a facial and a bunch of other stuff. Okay, I must admit I am a little nervous, because I've never had any of this stuff done before. What should I expect?

I'm glad you had such great Mother's Days. It'll make up for mine. My H (he currently isn't deserving of the D http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/frown.gif ) didn't do anything. He actually didn't even mention anything until my friend arrived bearing gifts. You would've thought he'd caught on since we went shopping for our moms together, and I received a few cards and gifts in Friday's mail. Oh, well. Hopefully next year he'll be clued in. Yeah, right.

Marisa, I'm glad that everything is fine with your baby. And, the big bonus- you finally got the girl confirmation you wanted!

The only foods that have really made my baby-to-be super active are sugary things. I know, I know; I shouldn't be eating these sugary things, but sometimes I just can't help it. Whenever I eat something sweet, he really starts banging around in there. Everybody at work wants me to eat candy so that they can feel him moving. But, like Marisa's lil' gal, he gets shy and stops moving when they try to feel him.

Shoyski, congrats on feeling the baby move (and on the diamond necklace)! Isn't it just the strangest thing! It still startles me sometimes...

I am starting to feel a little panicky about getting everything ready in time. I really need to get my act together with the room. My new goal is to have it finished by the beginning of July.

I have a doctor's appointment on Thursday, but I'm not sure what they'll be doing. I think this is one where they'll charge me ten bucks to pee in a cup and take my blood pressure. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif

Well, my heating pad is calling me. I've noticed that on days that I'm at work, my back is much worse. Maybe too much sitting?

Take care everybody!

~Krista

[mb]

oh, shoyski, that is so nice that you got so many mother-to-be cards. my family used the day as an 'excuse' to get us some baby stuff, like the car seat, etc.

but i really do have to brag about my DH, who i am very lucky to have found & married, etc. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif on saturday night, he surprised me by arranging for a massage therapist to come to the house to give me a massage. this was really the greatest thing ever, since i've been feeling a bit more swollen these days. and on friday i was upset over the whole too-much-amniotic-fluid thing, so it was really perfect. to shoyski & krista - when you start getting larger and more and more uncomfortable, just drop hints to your DH about pregnancy massage...it was definitely worth it and it made me feel a lot better.

however, i must admit that a pregnancy massage isn't quite as good as a 'regular' one...i had to lie on one side while the other side was massaged. then i flipped over. but by the time the 2nd side was done, i felt like the 1st side needed massaging again after i was laying on it!!! but honestly, even if any of you lurkers out there are looking for something to get for a mom-to-be, seriously consider getting her a massage. it was really wonderful (and so sweet of my DH, too!)

Marisa http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[MrsReber]

Hello- just checking in. I'm still here, still waiting patiently. Well, not so patiently today. I got up this morning and went to the bathroom (of course) and got a cramp in my front right side. Ouch!It went all the way across my back. Never had that before. Could the time be drawing near? I have a doctor's appointment today at 2:00 and we are supposed to be going on the hospital tour tonight for our final lamaze class. Maybe hubby is right and we should bring the bag and stay there. Wouldn't that be a funny story?

I didn't get any Mother's Day gifts from dh either. We went to my SIL's house and my MIL showed up with these little gifts for everyone and his sisters were all wishing me a happy Mother's Day. He says "why? She's not a mother yet". They all told him I most certainly was! I didn't get to see my mom on Sunday. Too much for this pregnant lady. Mom came by yesterday and we had lunch at this mexican place. Lots of food. I brought half my lunch home!

About the gliders- Kyle went to look for one because he wanted to buy me one. He went to JC Penny and they had a few there, but he really fell in love with this recliner that also glides. It's a regular peice of living room furniture and it's very cushy. We put it in the baby's room since he wanted a recliner (guy thing) and I wanted a glider. We both figured it was alot more practical. My sister and SIL didn't know what to do with their gliders after the babies got older. With the one we bought, we'll just move it into the livingroom. Also, be very careful with the gliders because of all the "pinch points" in the mechanism. I have been hearing that when the babies start to crawl, they get their fingers stuck in the moving parts!! I know, I love the gliders, too. Just do some research because they aren't all created equal.

I have been feeling the baby move way down low. It's very odd. I can feel the head pushing down at night. I'm so curious to see if I'm any more dilated than I have been. I'll keep everyone updated, I promise!

Susan

[mb]

Krista, sorry to hear about your H. Did you let him know he's in the dog-house? We are all kind of at a weird stage in terms of mother's day - i mean, technically are we really moms yet? many people wished me a happy mothers day, but i kind of played it off like 'well, not yet'. Krista - i think your DH will catch on by next year. Sometimes 'boys' just don't get it http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

Krista, I think sweet things may trigger my baby also. At the previous ultrasounds I had, I went in the morning, and baby was pretty quiet. Last week, I went in the afternoon and the baby was so active that the u/s tech felt the baby kicking back at the transducer nearly the entire time! it was kind of embarrassing because the baby moved so much she couldn't do some of the things she wanted to do with the u/s! i guess that's our first experience with having no control over our baby! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/eek.gif the u/s tech asked me (jokingly) what i had for lunch - just some pasta salad, it shouldn't have been such a big deal. HOWEVER, after we left, I remembered that I ate a few chocolate chip cookies - the chocolate must have given baby a caffeine energy surge! oops!

And Krista, don't worry too much about the room. All you REALLY need for when baby comes home is a place for them to sleep and a bunch of diapers and wipes. I don't think they really care about the rest of the stuff! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

Susan, good luck at your dr appointment today. we'll be hoping that you're more dilated now! that pain around your back sounds kinda scary. i've been getting some pains in my lower stomach lately, but nothing reaching around to the back. and usually it's when i'm getting up from laying down...it must be some ligaments stretching. I still haven't felt any Braxton-Hicks contractions (aren't they supposed to be up around the top of your stomach?). I asked the perinatologist about that - the excessive fluid could possibly prevent me from feeling them. Most everyone has 1L of fluid (like one of those skinny soda or seltzer bottles). I have about 3L (like the skinny soda bottle plus a big soda bottle!).

Have fun at your hospital tour tonight. See? you were afraid you weren't going to make it that far! We have our tour on Friday, and we're looking forward to it. We still need to pick a pediatrician and take a CPR class, though.

Some bad news from here on the work-front. Our agency was going to be shut down in January, but I worked something out with my boss so I could mostly work from home until then so I could keep my health insurance and continue to get a paycheck. Yesterday, our board of directors decided that we should close as of June 1!!! That is very little notice, especially for the other people who need to find other jobs. We met with some higher-ups in the courthouse (that's where I work) and they want us to stay until at least October 1 (we have funding, so why not?) now they just have to convince our board of directors to agree to that. needless to say it's been a roller coaster. i won't get another job if this one closes - i'll be a stay-at-home-mom for a while, but it sure would be nice to keep my paycheck and (free) health insurance for a few more months!!!

Hope everyone has a great day!
Marisa http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[MrsReber]

Marisa- so sorry to hear about the job. It's so odd that all these weird things are happening as all of our babies are due. Losing the free health insurance is tough, though. I hope it all works out for you. I'm sure you'll be thankful for the time you'll get to spend with the baby, though.

Well, I went to the doctor today and he told me that I'm now about 3 cm dilated. He thinks it'll continue to progress slowly, like it has been. But, like our lamaze instructor told us, that's three less cm I'll have to go through in labor. Technicially, I'm almost halfway there already. I have been getting more cramping and less Braxton Hicks contractions, too. I have a feeling it's not too far off. I really want to go on the hosptial tour tonight. Hope I'm up for it. I am so very tired today. Could be any day, any minute, etc. Or could go on for another week or so.

My husband's aunt called today to invite us to a bbq for Memorial Day. She said "I don't care how little the baby is! You'll have to bring the baby with you so I can see!". She's a really sweet lady. It's so hard to plan anything at all these days and everyone wants us to go on trips and stuff. Ahh!

I am going to lie down some more. My poor aching back!

[shoyski]

MrsReber, you ARE the popular one! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif
I hope you enjoyed the tour. Dave and I took a tour of the two hospitals we had to choose from about a month ago. They both looked great. The main difference for us is that one hospital is closer to our home and also has a computer system that the doctor can hook up to from home to monitor the progress.

We felt that that might mean a "fresher" doctor if he doesn't have to hang out at the hospital the whole time.

Marisa, wow, MrsReber is right! Why does this job thing seem to happen at inconvenient times? I guess we have to leave it to the Man with a Plan and enjoy what we have. Staying home with your little one does sound more fun than working, though. I hope it works out for the best for you in the long run.

Krista, I've had several massages and loved them all. Please don't be nervous...they are extremely relaxing, especially since you don't have to "reciprocate" with one of your own. The places I've gone to have given me the choice of keeping my undies on or off. One place massaged my butt but the other two places did not. I didn't feel weird when the lady massages my butt because I was so relaxed by the time she made it that far down. I promise you the time will just FLY by and you'll want to have one every week.

But back to what to expect. Every place I've gone took me into the room, told me they would leave while I got undressed and for me to get under the covers. They are very professional at keeping you covered as you turn from your stomach to your back (or in this case, side to side). I never feel like I have to talk as they are getting paid.

One word of advice that I'm going to take myself in two weeks...bring your own music. The last two times I went there was New Age music playing which I hate and since I was paying, I kinda resented it. Not that big a deal, really, but something I can change so I will.

And then when the massage is done, they will leave while you get dressed. I've gone to professionals three times and a School of Massage once and all were pleasant experiences and not embarrassing or unnatural in the slightest. Hope this helps. Feel free to ask more specifics.




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[mb]

MrsReber, how did the hospital tour go? I'm wondering if you ended up staying the night http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif 3cm sounds really great. Things are moving along quite a bit for you...

I went to the dr. yesterday afternoon (total weight gain = 40 lbs! :eek http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif My measurements looked ok and since i've been feeling pretty well, she wasn't too too concerned. We are having another ultrasound tomorrow (it's going to be one of those 3D ultrasounds - we're excited!), and then we'll see how much amniotic fluid there is (to see if it's increased or remained steady). That's really going to determine the next step.

I think the plan right now is that they want to induce labor once i get to week 37 and the baby is full term. This is fine with me - i wanted to have a 'scheduled' birth all along (I'm such an anal person, I didn't like the idea of not knowing when this big occasion would occur!) However, I'm getting a little freaked out that we could have the baby in our arms in 2 weeks or less!

So we'll see what happens on Thursday, and that will probably indicate more. If the fluid levels have increased more, then they may even want to take action sooner. yikes! I'll keep you all updated.

At least I'll probably be able to say something like, "Hey, I'm having the baby on Friday...I'll post on the board when I get home - maybe Monday-ish!"

Have a great day everyone!
Marisa http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[Laura]

Marisa- Don't worry too much about the weight gain. I gained 47 pounds with my first pregnancy and got it all off within 4- 6 months (with most gone by 3 months) No... I don't recommend that type of weight gain for anyone but if you are the type of person who was healthy and exercised before, it will come off. Here's wishing you the best.

[daner94]

Hi all you pregnant ladies! Just wanted to tell you how excited I am getting for all of you, its getting so close! Yippee!

Take care,
Dana

[KristaMB]

Okay, I'm being bad! I'm on the board at work, which is strictly prohibited. Sshhh, don't tell! Our connection got messed up at home and I was dying to know what's happening with everybody.

Marisa, I'm sorry to hear about the job situation. I will have to be paying my employer out of pocket for my health insurance for the time that I take off, so I know how scary that can be. I'm not planning on coming back, but am keeping my options open, so technically I'll still be employed (unpaid) for the 5 months I'm gone.

I'm sure that everything will work out for the best with you. Whenever stuff like this happens to me, I just try to remind myself that I have no control over it, and that it will all work out in the end. Not an easy task, I know. Especially for someone who claims to be as anal as you http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif ! Hang in there!

I have heard about the 3-D ultrasounds. I'd love to have one so I can see what he really looks like. I hope all goes well with your doctor's appointment today.

Ack! I just got caught! We had clients walking throught and I had to demo our services cuz' my boss is gone. Hee-hee!

MrsReber, how did the hospital tour go?

Phone is ringing, gotta' go! Take care everybody!

~Krista

[mb]

Krista: I, too, am 'being bad' today. Actually, I'm working from home since I was going to be leaving early for the u/s anyway. I'm finding, though, that it's very hard to do work at home! There are just so many distractions (i.e. baby's room, etc. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif ) I actually wasn't feeling so well earlier, so I took a little nap. That was after surfing the internet and catching up on some e-mail. I probably should get some 'real' work done, though!

I'm nervous about today's ultrasound, although I'm really looking forward to having a 3D one. I'm hoping they don't find an increase in fluid...but yesterday and today my tummy feels even bigger- like a big balloon (a big water balloon maybe?). Hopefully it is just the baby growing. It's getting a little scary, though, knowing that they will probably want to induce soon. I feel like there are still so many things we need to get done (freezing meals, installing the car seat, finding a pediatrician, taking a CPR class, etc....) Plus, I'm a little nervous about the notion of inducing labor.

And in terms of work, I'm not stressed out because I know everything will work out. Everyone's comforting words help, though! I'm just glad that I'm not forced to find a new job within 2 weeks like the others. Meanwhile, we'll find out tomorrow if we can stay until October 1. The biggest shock of the whole thing was that our board of directors said "June 1", when we have funding through June 30! And they weren't even going to give us a severance package (even though the $ is there...) - they wanted to give us gift certificates to a grocery store! Talk about adding insult to injury...

Anyhow, has anyone heard from MrsReber??? Just wondering...

Marisa http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[shoyski]

Marisa, just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you, hoping the ultrasound went well and that the job situation ended up the way you wanted.

[mb]

shoyski, thanks for thinking of me. it really helps at a time like this when things can get kinda stressful.

a little bit ago i started a new thread looking for susan (MrsReber), and wrote a bit about yesterday's ultrasound. i just got off the phone with my doctor, so now i have a little more info about what's going on. my fluid increased, but not too alarmingly, but the perinatologist said the baby looks great. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif my doctor moved up my tuesday afternoon check-up (first internal exam) to first thing monday morning. She'll check to see what my cervix is doing and we'll take things from there. They're definitely going to be inducing labor so everything can be controlled, now it's just a matter of when they're going to induce. I'm a little worried about the whole inducing thing, but I think it will go ok. it's just that all of a sudden it feels like the baby is here!!!! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/eek.gif

my DH doesn't even think I'll make it to the end of next week! he doesn't understand how my tummy has accommodated all of this so far (if you saw my website you will see that i'm not a very large person - now it just looks like i'm hiding a big beach ball under my dress!)...

Have a great weekend everyone! And all you pregnant ladies - take care of yourselves & rest!!!

Marisa http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[Laura]

Hey Marisa-

I was induced with both pregnancies because I was late. I have always heard that induced pregnancies were harder in labor but I don't know any different. With my daughter they started the induction at 7 am and I delivered at 10 pm. I don't think I was even 1 cm when I got to the hospital. Labor did not begin to get difficult until about 3 in the afternoon and then I had the epidural at about 6pm. I don't recall having a problem pushing. I pushed for about an hour.With my son the induction started at 10 am and I delivered at 5 in the evening. I didn't have an epidural because I had this weird thing going in my head that if I wasn't going to go into labor naturally, I would deliver naturally. OK I know...stupid. It wasn't horrible, but delivering with the epidural was a lot less painful. I did feel better after delivery without having had the epidural. Anyway, don't let the induction scare you off. They did mine in such small increments, that I don't think it was any worse. I am a big baby when it comes to pain, so if I can do it, so can you.

[shoyski]

Marisa, I did see your web site when you first put it on and remember commenting to my husband how slight you are (even while pregnant). So when you say beach ball, that's a very vivid picture for me. I'm glad to hear that the baby is doing well, though.
I'm sure that's a big relief.

I must say, though, that it does sound weird to just know that within a week you'll have a baby in your arms. (Kinda exciting, though, yes?)

So far, I'm preparing for natural everything. Krista, when we had our ultrasound a month ago, we decided to make the sex of the baby a surprise. And I thought I'd try without an epidural but then again, I haven't taken any classes yet so it's probably easy for me to say that. Meaning, I haven't seen the scary childbirth movies that some of you were speaking of. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[mb]

To Krista & shoyski, I really recommend a childbirth class. We took Lamaze. There are different 'methods' you can choose from; i think the 'bradley' method is more all-natural. But the Lamaze class was really great - we didn't do too much hokey-breathing-stuff like you might see on TV. Our instructor showed us several movies: completely natural births, c-section births, infant development, infant massage, and 1 or 2 other short films. They were really informative.

Also, she showed us all kinds of equipment that you might expect at the birth, like the fetal monitors and how they give an epidural. She was very objective & didn't sway us to use meds or not. We learned all about the different kinds of meds, and it gave me enough info to make an informed decision that works for me. Also, at our last class last night, we did a little tour of the birthing suites. Nothing earth-shattering, but it's kinda nice to know what to expect in advance. The instructor also talked about breastfeeding, but NOT in a way like 'this is the only way to feed your baby and if you don't do it you're a bad mom'. She was just very objective and knowledgable, and everyone was able to form their own opinions on what they want to do. The breathing techniques were sort of a small part of class, but I hope they'll be very useful.

Our class started out with about 12 couples. Last night, there were only 4 couples left - and those were the ones who attended all 5 classes. We all thought it was weird that so many people just didn't show up. At first, my DH and I thought the class was kinda dumb, but by the end we felt a lot more comfortable about the whole birthing thing and we were glad that we went to all of the classes.

I'm probably going to go 'natural' for as long as possible, but I have a feeling I'm going to end up opting for an epidural. I saw how they administer it, and that's really what I'm most afraid of...but at least now I know how it works, and if the pain is bad enough, I don't think I'm really going to care! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

Sorry for such a long post. I'm good at being wordy http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

Marisa

[shoyski]

Marisa, thanks for the scoop. I was actually wondering what was entailed in the classes and you described it perfectly. And the fact that you originally thought the classes were "dumb" but ended up being glad you went will help keep us in attendance.

Without being too nosy, I wanted to ask you why you need to be induced with the extra fluid situation if the baby is fine. I'm just curious so if that's too personal, please don't feel obligated to answer.

[mb]

shoyski, i'm glad i could help w/ the childbirth class info.

about why they have to induce...it's not personal at all, really. since there is so much fluid, things can get risky when the water breaks. a huge rush of fluid gushing out like a tidal wave can cause a few things to happen that might endanger the baby...

first of all, the cord could get pushed out while the baby is still inside; if the cord somehow gets trapped or pressed against something else, the baby's oxygen supply could get cut off. second of all, if the amniotic sac ruptures after being so full, it can break away from the placenta faster than usual, also posing the problem of depriving the baby of important stuff. my dr didn't tell me these things; it's just some research i've done - i don't think the dr wants to alarm me in any way (it was scary enough to think that after so long and everything going so well that there could be something wrong with the baby!) also, stress could induce labor, so they're just being as calm as possible to me!

so apparently, the key to handling the excess fluid is to have a very controlled labor. for example, instead of 'breaking' my water, they might use a tiny pinprick to let fluid begin to slowly leak out. i'm not really sure of what they're going to do at all, though.

tomorrow morning, i have an internal exam to see if i'm dilated/effaced. from there, they may be able to make more of a judgment of when to induce. today is the start of my 36th week. the dr really wants to make it to at least week 37, since the baby will be officially full-term. but i guess everything will depend on my cervix tomorrow.

my DH wants the baby now - he is just too excited! but i'm hoping she can keep 'baking' for a little longer! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

Marisa

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[KristaMB]

Marisa, thanks for the info on the birthing classes. It seems like they will definitely be worthwhile. Hopefully ours will be as objective as yours.

Oh, and please don't worry about being too wordy. I really feel like I need the information and support of our little on-line community. I think there is something to be said for all of us going through this together in different stages. It helps me know what to expect. I don't know what I'd without you all sometimes! I really feel comfortable here. You all are much easier to "talk" to than most of the other people I know. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

Marisa, good luck with your doctor's appointment tomorrow.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

~Krista

[SusanD]

Hi all! Just wanted to check in and say hello. I haven't had much time for the BB or email lately...as you can imagine I have my hands full with little Erin. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif But I wanted to let you know that I got an email from MrsReber...she had her baby too! I'll let her give you all the details, though.

I love reading all your posts now that I'm "done". It seems like an eternity ago that I was pregnant. By the way, I second the idea of the massage...my husband bought me two pre-natal massages for our anniversary and they were WONDERFUL! I think the best part was that the masseuse had a special pillow that was cut out in the middle, so I could actually lay on my stomach. Ahhh...I forgot how nice that is!

Marisa, you're next! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif I hope everything goes well with your delivery. I know lots of people who were induced and everything went just fine.

[KristaMB]

Marisa, how was your doctor's appointment today? Did they tell you any more details about when they'd induce?

I hope all is well with you!

~Krista

[mb]

SusanD, it's great to hear from you... we miss you on the BB, but i think you have a great reason for not being on the computer more http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/wink.gif hope little erin is doing great. she must be getting big already???? i know mrsreber is just in awe over baby casey - it made me and my DH so jealous - we can't wait until our baby arrives too!!! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

I went to the doctor today for an internal exam - i'm not dilated or effaced at all. (look out for those internal exams ladies... they're not exactly comfortable!) i'll go back on thursday for a non-stress test to monitor the baby and then to the perinatologist on friday for another ultrasound and fluid measurement.

but here's the coolest part: my doctor is calling the hospital for them to put me in the book for next monday night (sort of like a reservation!)... i'll go in on monday night and they'll give me something to soften my cervix. then tuesday morning they'll start with the pitocin. hopefully by tuesday night we'll have a baby in our arms!!! i'm a little freaked, but DH is SOOOOOO excited. it's just weird to write this stuff in on the calendar!!! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

now is the big dilemma with my parents (the overbearing ones!). i don't want anyone there during labor/delivery except DH. we haven't told my parents yet about next monday - they will probably want to sit in the hospital waiting room from monday night until tuesday night when the baby is born.

i feel kinda awful not telling them when we're planning to have the baby, but they are just driving me crazy lately. for whatever reason, they went out this weekend and bought a porta-crib (to keep at their house); then my mom said all she needs now is a high chair! we live 1 mile from them, and as of monday, i'm not going to be working anymore. why do my parents need a crib and high chair at their house?!?! what is going on?!?! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/eek.gif and after all of that, they got ticked at me tonight because i didn't call them as soon as i got home from the doctor (i.e. they were worried/concerned and apparently i have no concern for them or their feelings...)

sorry to vent to you all - sometimes i think it's just the hormones, and then i realize that hormones or not, i think my parents are overstepping their bounds just a little bit!

i hope you all are doing well. one week from now, i'll be at the hospital...hours away from getting the pitocin (and the baby)! yikes! in any case, we are going to try to bring a laptop with us (we are bringing it anyways to play CD's...). has anyone hooked up a laptop to the internet from the hospital? i know that sounds dumb, but I don't think DH and I can go 2 days without checking email (and the BB...), etc. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

marisa http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[shoyski]

Marisa, you made me laugh. If I tell Dave you're bringing your laptop to the hospital, he will pounce right on that! But it probably is a good idea...then one can email all the distant relatives and friends in a big "family letter announcement."

Your parents.....hmmmm....suffice to say I agree they are overstepping their boundaries. WAY OVER! You must be a very patient person.

[mb]

shoyski, i think the idea of the laptop isn't so bad. i mean, as long as DH isn't checking email or something while the baby is coming out. heck, they have TV's in the room, and i've heard stories about dads-to-be getting caught up in football games, etc. while their wives were actually giving birth! i think i would like a computer there as much as he would. like i said, we're bringing it anyway (to play CD's on), now we just have to find out if there's any internet connection available.

my parents seem to be doing slightly better (mom better than dad...for this week!). i know they are just excited about becoming grandparents. i always try to see things from their perspective too. we still haven't told them that we basically know when we're having the baby. i think we'll wait to tell them until friday after the ultrasound. and whether we like it or not, i think it's inevitable that they'll be at the hospital on tuesday, waiting for baby's arrival. i don't mind if they're THERE, i just don't want them INVADING right after the baby is born!

I was just wondering: who is due next? I thought Krista and shoyski are due in august/september. was there anyone else for june or july? (forgive me if i forgot - i forget a lot of things these days!)

Marisa http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[beacooker]

Marisa the idea of you hooked to the internet from the hospital is very funny. I want to see a post from you that says something like - 'well, I'm in-between contractions right now, oh wait here comes another'. That is so exciting that you're all scheduled!
About your parents, it does sound like they are overstepping. At least with them having a high-chair and crib, they are definitely signalling that they will be available to baby-sit. Maybe they are acting like this now to prepare you with the patience you will need to have with children. (That was a joke, because all my pregnancy books seem to say the same thing about every annoying side-effect of pregnancy - i.e. 'Not being able to sleep the night without getting up to pee will prepare you for not sleeping when the baby comes.', which I think is really dumb.)
What kind of bizarre things did everyone else's appetites do when they were pregnant? I will go from one second not being able to stand the thought of eating any thing, to being completely starving and needing to eat right away!! And I can't seem to go more that 2-3 hours with out getting hungry, no matter how big a meal I just ate. DH truly thinks I'm insane!!

[KristaMB]

Marisa, I don't even know what to say about your folks! Yikes! I'm not telling my DH about the laptop in the hospital, because I'm afraid he'd miss the birth. Last summer, we were late to the airport for our flight to Europe because he wouldn't get off the computer. (Okay, so it was work related, and we made the flight, but I was so mad!)

I think Shoyski is due in September. I'm due August 29th (thier calculation based on first ultrasound) or August 15th (my calculation that also concurs with last u/s). I'm hoping for the 15th, as it is already sweltering here, and I know I'll be absolutely dying come August.

beacooker, my appetite in the beginning was also very strange. I had a huge aversion to chicken, and ate a lot of cereal. I think I mostly ate the cereal because it was quick and easy, and really had no risk of upsetting my stomach. I am still eating every 2-3 hours. I've found that I can't eat as much at one sitting as I used to, but need to eat frequently.

I haven't had any really weird food cravings, although I have been an ice cream addict lately. I haven't been blessed with Marisa's "affliction" of turning away by the time I get to the freezer. With summer coming I'll probably triple my weight gain! I did discover a new Haagen Dazs (sp?) Hazelnut Gelato. I have been real restrained with my pint, but DH called me at work today to admit he ate the rest of it last night after I went to bed! He had a pint of coffee for himself, that he ate as soon as we got home from the grocery store last weekend. Can you believe he stole ice cream from a pregnant lady? http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif He owes me!

~Krista

[mb]

beacooker, i like your theory about why my parents are testing my patience! i'm not sure how true it is...but what the heck! also, i know they are available for babysitting. they've only been volunteering themselves since we told them we were pregnant!!!!

about food cravings, etc: i haven't really had any weird cravings, like pickles and ice cream or anything like that. in the first trimester, nothing was very appealing at all (i'm a weekly menu-planner, and i had a rough time because none of the delicious CL recipes looked good at all!) at least i didn't have morning sickness, though. nowadays, i have these fleeting cravings - one minute i'll think, "mmm, some ice cream sounds good", and by the time i get to the freezer, i don't feel like eating ice cream anymore. it's kinda weird, but not too bothersome. there aren't really any foods that totally put me off or that react weird with me now, so i guess i'm lucky.

by the way, did you have your first doctor's appointment??? and what did you end up deciding to do about telling people about your pregnancy? http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

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[beacooker]

Krista - your husband stole ice cream from you?! Doesn't he know how dangerous that is? I think mine learned to get out of my way when it comes to food last week, when I actually had to get out of bed at 11 pm because I was so hungry I couldn't sleep. He was out watching tv and eating some Teddy Grahams, and I saw that box of Teddy Grahams sitting next to him and said 'oh, that's the perfect snack', and took the box back into bed with me! He just had kind of a confused look on his face. I apologized the next morning.

I had my first dr's appt two weeks ago. DH didn't come with me because we didn't expect anything spectacular to happen this soon, but the dr actually did an ultrasound! It was so cool, it was just a blob, but it was a blob with a heartbeat, which the dr said means that my chances of miscarriage go down to less than 5%. We had already told both of our families, and I was debating on whether or not to tell my co-workers. Well, when I got back to work from my dr appt, some really bad financial news had just hit the company (we didn't have enough money for that weeks payroll). We were all in such a bad mood after that, and spent the rest of the afternoon worrying and griping. Near the end of the day, we were all so tired of talking about bad things, that I decided to tell them, to give them at least a little good news. I'm really glad I did it. Its helped to explain why I am eating so darn much, and all the attention has been fun! Marisa, I totally relate to your job stress, because I am going through the same thing. I love my job and don't want to leave, but I need an assured paycheck and (especially)assured health insurance!

Marisa, did you decide whether or not to tell your parents about your inducement appt?

[mb]

krista- your husband stole your ice cream from you?!? yikes! DH and I were doing the same things - buying 2 pints, 1 for each of us...he tends to like coffee flavors, and for obvious reasons i'm steering clear of those. i dont' know if he'd steal my ice cream or not; in any case, i usually pick flavors that he doesn't like http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif one time, he coudln't decide between flavors, so he got them both, and i picked out my pint. i know the check-out girl thought for sure that all 3 pints were for me. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/rolleyes.gif

beacooker (can i just call you bea? http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif), i'm glad to hear that things are going well so far. how did you feel when you heard the heartbeat? when we first heard it, it made everything seem so real! but then when we left the dr's office, it went right back to not seeming so real! i'm sure your family and friends are very excited! did you get a due date yet?

and i know what it's like with your job, too. actually, the week that i found out about being pregnant was when we first got word that my agency might be closing in june. it was a very stressful and chaotic time, since the decision didn't really make sense (for various reasons, not just because we didn't want to lose our jobs!!!) by february or so, we got word that we would be staying on until january 2002, so that was comforting. however, our board of directors sort of surprised us and decided that we should close june 1. it really stinks, but it's weird how everything seems to have been timed around my pregnancy.

my DH and I each told our co-workers about next week's plan for inducing. so now i'm not going to work at all anymore, and DH has made arrangements to take time off. DH's office is planning a surprise baby shower for him tomorrow, so it's a good thing he told them about next week so they could have the shower in time. luckily, i was staying at home, so i was able to be here when one of his co-workers called to give me the details of where/when. DH thinks something is up, and that they're having a party for him tomorrow anyhow, but he doesn't know that i know. i told him i'm going to my work for a last lunch with my co-workers.

and yes, i know it's kinda weird that my DH is getting a baby shower and i didn't. there are only 5 other people at my office, and 3 are in dire financial straits, so i know they can't afford to chip in for anything. it's ok by me. i think the other 2 (who are my friends anyhow) may stop by the hospital and do something nice. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif as you may recall, i didn't really want a baby shower anyhow! see, everything really DOES work out perfectly!!!

i've decided, though, that we're going to have to tell my parents tomorrow. tomorrow am we have another appointment for an u/s and fluid measurement; my parents know about this appointment so we can just pretend that that's when we find out about the big day. it would be just too mean not to tell anyone. i don't think i can do that, no matter how much they bug me! i mean, they're excited - they're becoming grandparents and it's a huge thing for them too. plus, i am an only child and they are very concerned and they always want to be there for me for everything - why would this be different?

so we'll tell them we're going to the hospital monday night, but nothing is going to happen until tuesday morning. and even on tuesday, they don't need to be there all day because nothing will probably happen until the evening. we'll see how that goes...

in the meantime, i should go put my feet up. they're starting to swell a lot as of last week - it's so weird...i'll be sitting at the computer for a while, and when i get up it looks like i have fred flintstone feet! i'm glad i haven't had this until now. 1 week i can deal with; i don't know how i'd do with months of swelling!!!

take care everyone,
marisa http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[shoyski]

Marisa, the more I thought about it, the more I like the computer idea. Especially for playing music. Krista and I are due very close together if her 29th date is correct.
I am due September 9th.

We just had an appointment Tuesday. It was a very quick one...check the heartbeat, get weighed and measured. Next month I'll drink the orange stuff and get tested for diabetese. After that appointment it'll be every two weeks.

Bea, in answer to your food question, I've been extremely lucky. I haven't had any food aversions whatsoever. And I don't really think I've had cravings, either, although my sweet tooth has kicked in. I used to be a take it or leave it kind of gal but now I always take. I think it might have something to do with the mentality that, "Oh well, a couple of extra pounds won't be noticed on a pregnant woman," and my standards are more relaxed.

As far as being hungry, it's phase that I swing in and out of. I've never had the feeling that I'll crash if I don't eat something right away but then again, I've always been a grazer and eaten small snacks between meals. For instance, lately I've been on an animal cracker kick. I've eaten them all my adult life on and off and have found them to be a fun little snack. I'll have some of these about 4pm and then I'm good until dinner. Now last month I was having that, plus a piece of fruit, and then some crackers and peanut butter around 6pm and then dinner.

So I guess what I'm trying to say is I have been more hungry than prepregnancy overall but sometimes the hunger fades. Hope it all made sense.

My husband wants to take pictures this weekend of me to send to my sister in Germany so I may have some to show you. My sister has always wanted to see me fat since I've been smaller than her all my life. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif
It doesn't help that I'm trying to grow my hair out and am not feeling attractive. Oh well, Dave loves me and that's all that matters. Plus a healthy baby!!

[KristaMB]

I still can't believe he stole my ice cream! The horror! I did make him bring me a bowl of cereal at 1 a.m. this morning, and that made me feel a little better... http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/wink.gif I also usually buy ice cream flavors he doesn't like, but I wanted to try something different this time. I guess I learned my lesson.

Marisa, I hope your parents respect your wishes and don't show up until at least the afternoon on Tuesday. I'm sure that they're really excited about becoming grandparents, etc., and they'd probably have a hard time getting over it if you didn't tell them about being induced. I'll send good, non-overbearing thoughts your way on Tuesday.

Bea, I guess we were bad BB friends for not telling you about the ultrasound at your first visit. I'm sorry that your husband missed it. I'm sure he would've loved to have been there. I went to my first appt alone, but when they told me they were going to do an u/s, I called my DH and told him to come down to dr office. Luckily we live only 5 minutes away, so they were able to take of care of the Pap, etc. while we waited for him. Isn't it amazing? Did you get a print out to show everybody the "little peanut?"

Marisa, it's sweet that they are giving your husband a shower. We threw one last week for a guy whose wife is having their second child soon. It was actually a "diaper shower." Everybody bought diapers and wipes. He was really touched.

Shoyski, I'm going for the diabetes test on June 15th. They didn't tell me about the appts every two weeks after that. Is that standard procedure? I knew they would start at some point, I just wasn't quite sure when. That'll create havoc on my work schedule, but, oh, well.

Hope you all are doing well!

~Krista

[shoyski]

Krista, according to my doctor, the every two week bit is standard. I agree, working around that is not going to be the easiest but I'll do anything for this baby. I'm sure you feel the same.

Do you guys have the baby's room all ready? We don't;we are such the procrastinators. We have vowed to work on it this weekend. I hope my back holds up. I haven't had any pain in my back at all yet and it just gave out on me yesterday morning for no good reason. I was walking around work yesterday, all bent over. I looked like an old woman. Today it's still sore and I'm using a warming pack to see if that'll help.

I was supposed to be getting a massage with my mom today which would've helped but they
cancelled on me. It's a School of Massage and apparently the lawyers have them stop giving massages to pregnant women at 16 weeks. They said there are certain pressure points that can make a woman go into labor and they don't want to be liable. Better safe than sorry, I guess.

It'll still be fun to spend the day with my mom, though. I'm taking her to get her nails done as well and then we'll do some shopping!

Have a great Memorial Day Weekend all!

[beacooker]

OK, was it really me yesterday that said that all the attention from my co-workers was fun??? These people are driving me crazy! Everytime I put any piece of food in my mouth, its a major conversation topic - 'Oh look - Anne's eating again!'. Its also fun to talk about how fat I am going to get. This morning when I was getting ready for work, I caught myself fantasizing about really good comebacks. Very immature, but I'm blaming it on my hormones, and hoping I bite my tongue the next time someone says something! BTW, my due date is Jan. 1. Is that a stupid due date or what? I already feel like a bad parent because no matter what, this kid is going to have a lousy birth day date. I always felt sorry for kids whose b-days were in Dec and Jan!
shoyski - that sucks that your massage got cancelled. Now do you have to sit and wait while your mom gets a massage?
Marisa, that is good that you told your parents. Hopefully they won't hover too much! I will definitely be thinking about you Monday and Tuesday.
Krista - yes, we got a picture of our 'blob', as we call it. We're still arguing over which side of the family it looks like. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[KristaMB]

shoyski, the room hasn't even been started! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/redface.gif My husband is wrapping up the semester, so I made him promise that it'll be done by July 1st. There is so much to do! Our problem is that "the room" is our office, and we don't know where to put all the furniture. I think we'll pack up the books and put the bookshelf in the garage, leave the futon, and then have to find a spot in the living room for the computer. (Not an easy task.)

With my back hurting the way it's been, I'm sorry to say that I'm not even looking forward to getting the room ready. I just want it to be done without putting in any effort. I hope that the heat helps your back, shoyski. As I've whined about before, nothing is helping me with the hip and back pain. When I brought it up to the dr last time, she said, "Well, you're almost there."

I'm getting my first ever massage on Tuesday. I'm still nervous about it, but everyone has guaranteed me that I'll love it. I called to make sure it wouldn't be a problem with my pregnancy, so it looks like everything is a go. I wish that somebody were going with me, though. Shoyski, so do you want to come out to San Diego and join me?

Anne, my co-workers did the same thing. They actually are still doing it! I just laugh it off, mostly. They tease me mercilessly. One of them has even nicknamed me "Poochie" because of my expanding waistline. This is a step up from "Pukie" during the first four months or so.

My birthday is December 20th, and it does kind of stink. My parents have always gone out of their way to make the day special, but as a kid, it's tough to have a birthday party during the holidays. So many people are unavailable, funds are short, and everybody has other things on their minds. I don't mind so much anymore, but when I was younger I used to get so mad at the dumb stuff people did. I would get a ton of combination birthday-Christmas gifts, and a lot of presents would be wrapped in Christmas paper. Sorry, I know this probably isn't helping your guilt. But seriously, as an adult, it's not too bad. I think it's really important that my folks always made a big thing out of it being my special day. We never did anything holiday related on the 20th, unless it was unavoidable. Maybe your baby will come late and save you the guilt! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

Marisa, how was your doctor's appt today?

My brother and his GF are coming to visit this weekend. I'm looking forward to seeing them. My brother is excited to be an "uncle," it's really funny. He hasn't seen me since Feb., so I know he'll be shocked at how I look.

Oh, and my DH replaced my pint of gelato last night, so I guess I might be able to forgive his thievery. But, he did buy a pint for himself, too. Who votes that I eat both of them as payback? http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif

~Krista

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[mb]

Krista, I would say to eat DH's ice cream as payback, but just remember that there's a lot of calories in those tiny pints! and you're the one that will have to work hard to lose the weight after the baby! us girls just can't win, can we?

Anne, get ready for people to start teasing you about your weight gain. I was very self-conscious about it, even though I didn't overeat or anything...I still gained 40 lbs! When people would ask me if I was pregnant (at a time when it was definitely obvious), I would like to say, "No, I just had a really big lunch!"

Anne, I wouldn't worry too much about the b-day thing. My mom's bday is dec 23. she's jewish and dad is catholic, so she gets her bday, hanukkah, and x-mas all around the same time. she just insists that we wrap her bday present in bday paper. and heck - that jan 1 date can change too. just remember, i'm not due until jun 17, but we're having the baby may 29...

Krista, enjoy your massage it will be great! while you're there relaxing and getting pampered, i'll be in labor having contractions. hmmm. is this fair? shoyski, that sucks that yours got cancelled. maybe you can find another place that does pregnancy massages? it's definitely worth it!

Krista & Anne - wow! you had an ultrasound at your first appointment? how many weeks were you? I had the first u/s at 9 weeks, but i had already had my 1st dr visit... I dont' remember when I started my visits every 2 weeks, but it seemed like it was still a while after the diabetes test. Oh, and if they give you a choice of what flavor you want, take the lemon-lime (it was either that or orange). It just tasted like a thicker, sweeter sprite. Not bad http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

Today was a busy day. DH's baby shower went well - I got to meet his coworkers...they were all very nice and they chipped in a lot of $ to get us all kinds of goodies! it was pretty cool... This morning, we had the ultrasound (looked good again), and amazingly, the fluid level decreased!! However, it's still too high (8 to 18 is normal, i had 28 - but last week was 38!!!) so things are still on for Monday/Tuesday...

I told my parents today (and the rest of my family) and everyone seems pretty excited. My mom seemed kinda out of it and down today...I got the feeling that she heard it from someone else first, but she'll never tell me. Oh well. I invited her over for a bit this afternoon and she seemed a little better by the time she left. Maybe something else is just going on... They will probably show up to the hospital around lunchtime on Tuesday. They've already switched their appointments around so they can be there... I think it will be ok.

My new theory is that I don't really care what other people do. If people want to sit in the waiting room, then fine - let them! i'm not going to let anyone into our room until i'm ready...and even then it won't be a huge crowd of people. But anyway, a huge thank-you to everyone who will send out good and non-overbearing thoughts for me on Tuesday. I really appreciate it!

Well, I need to get to bed - I'm exhausted! Tomorrow we meet the pediatrician - hopefully it will go well since we don't have a backup and we're running out of time. Also, we still need to come up with a middle name for baby! Thank goodness it's a long weekend - we also want to do a lot of non-baby things...just because it will be our last weekend alone!!! how crazy is that?

Have a fun weekend everyone! Stay safe and get some rest!

Marisa http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[KristaMB]

Marisa, I looked at the nutritional info on DH's pint and have decided it's not worth it. There are 26 grams of fat per serving! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/eek.gif He's actually lost a lot of weight lately (he's too skinny now), so he can afford it, but I'm not touching it! You're right, we just can't win!

I need advice! I just realized the massage gift certificate I have says "gratuity not included." The certificate is for a 3 hour pampering at a day spa. It includes a facial, a body wrap (which they are substituting some sort of salt rub thingy for,) an hour massage, and something else I don't remember. How much gratuity does that amount to? I have no idea on the value of these things.

My first appt with my primary care doctor was the day after the home test said I was pregnant. My first appt with the OB/GYN was at 9 weeks based on the date calculated by my primary dr. (The u/s determined I was actually at 7 weeks)

Marisa, it's great that your fluid decreased. How'd you manage that? http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

I like your theory about letting people wait. I may employ that one myself. I'm sure it's much "worse" for you because you have the inducement scheduled, and your family members cleared their calendars in joyful anticipation. I probably won't have too many lurkers since nobody lives close to us.

Enjoy your last weekend as a childless couple! Stock up on rest! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif

~Krista

[shoyski]

Marisa, glad to hear good news on the fluid. And I'm glad to hear you're cool on the parent/hospital thing. And no, it's not crazy to want a "last weekend" date with your husband. Dave and I've been married for eight years and it's really going to be a big change with a young'un around constantly.

Krista, Pukie? Pouchie?! Wow, your co-workers are so very understanding of all the different emotions you're hormones are putting you through......you lucky!
Seriously, you made me feel better about the room situation. Everyone is asking me about my "colors and themes" and we're not planning on any, let alone even working on the room yet.

As far as the massage stuff, I'm packing my bags and I'm on my way to join you! You'll probably be one of those women who get addicted to it. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif I would call the place you're going to and check out the prices and then figure about %15 gratuity. I did end up getting a manicure so that mollified me somewhat.

As far as my back goes, it's really weird. If I keep on the move, my back starts to feel great. It's just after sitting for awhile and sleeping that it gets stiff and sore. I'm guessing it's not related to being pregnant.

[mb]

Krista, I would say that 15-20% is a normal amount for a tip. shoyski had a good idea about calling the place to find out what the prices are. Once, my DH bought me a day-at-the-spa certificate (back when we were still boyfriend/girlfriend!), and the gratuities were prepaid, so I didn't have to worry about that. It cost him more $, but I guess it made things easier...

and krista, about your co-workers, I had to laugh at the pukie/poochie nicknames (even though it's not really funny...) what do you think they'll call you during the 'homestretch'?

shoyski, i also have been getting much stiffer at night when i sleep. it's a little in my back, a little in my legs. and you probably shouldn't sit too long anyhow - they say it's good to get up and walk around a lot. for me, when i was at work, i felt more comfortable to just sit there like a blob all day without getting up! i guess everyone is different.

so far, our weekend has been good, but not as productive as i would have liked!! we went to the beach this morning (our last time just the 2 of us), and met with the pediatrician (good guy; good thing too because we don't have a backup!). then we went to babies r us to get some last minute things... and here's the best part: we came home and took a 2 hour nap!!! unfortunately, DH had to go into the office tonight to do some work (he does computer network stuff, so they have to do a lot of things after-hours when no one needs the computers...).

so we are definitely getting rest! maybe we'll be able to schedule another nap for tomorrow!!! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

Marisa http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

p.s. Krista, good call on the ice cream! i'm actually afraid to look at the nutritional info!!! i don't know if you've seen these, but it's my new favorite frozen snack...yoplait makes a yogurt in a tube called 'gogurt'. the idea sorta grossed me out at first, but i finally decided to buy them. they're good straight from the fridge, but they're even better when you stick them in the freezer. especially since it's getting so warm now, they're a good quick snack that isn't quite as fattening or filling as ice cream (but i'm SURE the flavors can't compare with hazelnut gelato!!!).

[KristaMB]

I checked out the website for the day spa and found the value of the gift certificate. Yikes! That's a hefty gratuity I'll be paying. I'm assuming that it'll all be worth it.

Shoyski, we're not having a theme either. The bumper set and quilt are being made by a family friend from a patchwork quilt that I found and loved. She's going to make a dust ruffle and curtains out of a coordinating fabric in either red or blue. We're not going to do anything fancy to the room since we're probably going to sell our house within the next year.

Marisa, Damon and I got a nap in yesterday, too. It was so nice! He also had to go to the office, so I worked on a scrapbook of vacation photos from last summer. Okay, I'm really on the ball. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

Don't you all wish you had co-workers like mine? I hope that "poochie" is the end of it, as I can't imagine what the next name might be. They are all really excited for me. I guess that teasing me is their way of showing affection. If the truth be told, we all tease each other a lot. They'd better just hope I don't go into a hormonal rage. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif

Well, we're off to a housewarming party.

Take care,
~Krista

[Kristilyn1]

I've been off the boards for a while--we went to England for a week and now that I'm home with the kids--they are running me ragged....so I haven't had a chance to say congrats to Mrs. Reber on her new little angel! My birthday is the 17th--and as other May birthdays will probably say-it's such a great month for birthdays!

Marisa--can't believe you are having a baby this week! Lucky girl. I was induced this last time and I loved it. I got to grocery shop, clean the house (and most important, shave my legs) in anticipation. I was started on Pitocin at 7:30 AM (no effacement, 1 cm dilated) and had the baby right before lunch...so here's to a quick, easy, labor for you.

So here's wishing all our pregnant ladies well, and I want to continue to hear progress reports on how the pregnant ladies and how our new moms are doing!

Kristi