Calling all the Pregnant PS''ers

[fisherofmengirly]

Date: 4/9/2008 6:53:38 PM
Author: Kay
Okay, my EDD is October 14th. What are the odds I will deliver more than 2 weeks early or late so it is not an October baby? We are hoping to get our amnio results back by Mother''s Day so we can tell our parents then. I thought of an idea for how to tell my mom (and dad). I am thinking of buying her a piece of tourmaline jewelry (or an unset stone) and after I give her the present, tell her I chose that gift because it will be her granddaughter''s or grandson''s birthstone.

That is a cute idea, Kay. Does anyone know you are pregnant in the "real world?"

 

[curlygirl]

TGal, thanks for the clarification on #3! I couldn't figure it out for the life of me. Sounds like you are doing great--I'm so happy for you!

Tacori, I know you knew how much I wanted a girl! It will not be easy when they are teenagers and hating me but until then, I'm going to try to enjoy every minute!

Diver, yup, another girl and I'm sooo happy to be able to recycle Lily's wardrobe! We need L names because DH and I both start with L and obviously so does Lily. I wasn't hung up on that and honestly, we didn't name Lily because it started with L but now we feel like we have to keep it up so #2 doesn't feel left out! Sadly, we can't use Lola or Lila because both have been claimed by dear friends. So we're going to have to do some thinking and are open to suggestions!!

lia, I didn't hear the heartbeat with either baby until at least 13-14 weeks. You may get lucky and hear it earlier but they didn't even attempt it before then in both of my cases.

Kay, the actual needle part takes all of one minute. Honestly, it was over sooooo fast. My doctor is so awesome and I think this time I was much more relaxed since I knew what to expect so I actually watched on the ultrasound monitor. The first time, I think I tensed up so I felt more of a cramp and I had my eyes squeezed shut! Don't get me wrong, I didn't see the needle up close or anything like that! It's all very psychological when you don't know what you're in for but it's really not as bad as you might imagine. The 30 minutes of watching my baby move around was awesome! You'll love that part!! Also, if I were you, I would not leave work 2 weeks early. You'll go CRAZY waiting around for something to happen as you've witnessed with our overdue moms and you will want to have that time after you have the baby--it will be much more meaningful then.

 

[ellaila]

CONGRATS LILI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Ha ha, I love that TGal called you a "stealth birther" -- too funny!)

Jadelyn Mae is gorgeous, and I love the middle name you chose. It looks and sounds just perfect with Jadelyn.

Hope you guys are all doing well -- look forward to hearing about her birth!

 

[ephemery1]

Date: 4/9/2008 8:22:16 PM
Author: curlygirl
TGal, thanks for the clarification on #3! I couldn't figure it out for the life of me. Sounds like you are doing great--I'm so happy for you!

Tacori, I know you knew how much I wanted a girl! It will not be easy when they are teenagers and hating me but until then, I'm going to try to enjoy every minute!

Diver, yup, another girl and I'm sooo happy to be able to recycle Lily's wardrobe! We need L names because DH and I both start with L and obviously so does Lily. I wasn't hung up on that and honestly, we didn't name Lily because it started with L but now we feel like we have to keep it up so #2 doesn't feel left out! Sadly, we can't use Lola or Lila because both have been claimed by dear friends. So we're going to have to do some thinking and are open to suggestions!!

lia, I didn't hear the heartbeat with either baby until at least 13-14 weeks. You may get lucky and hear it earlier but they didn't even attempt it before then in both of my cases.

Kay, the actual needle part takes all of one minute. Honestly, it was over sooooo fast. My doctor is so awesome and I think this time I was much more relaxed since I knew what to expect so I actually watched on the ultrasound monitor. The first time, I think I tensed up so I felt more of a cramp and I had my eyes squeezed shut! Don't get me wrong, I didn't see the needle up close or anything like that! It's all very psychological when you don't know what you're in for but it's really not as bad as you might imagine. The 30 minutes of watching my baby move around was awesome! You'll love that part!! Also, if I were you, I would not leave work 2 weeks early. You'll go CRAZY waiting around for something to happen as you've witnessed with our overdue moms and you will want to have that time after you have the baby--it will be much more meaningful then.

Oooh Curly, Lila is our girl name, too... I think you should use it so we could potentially have name-twins!!

Although I guess Lily and Lila are a bit too close. And I guess I could have a boy (Max is our boy name)! I have always liked Leah as an L name... any feelings about that one? I think Layla is pretty too....

 

[Burk]

Congrats Lili!!!! That was pretty sneaky. Jadelyn is a precious little girl. Come back with details when you have time.

Tgal~so glad things are going well for you and Miss Amelia.

Curly~Congrats on girl number two!! I secretly (I guess not so secretly since I''m writing it now) hope our second is a girl....Tayva has quite the wardrobe and I''d like to put it to use again. It''s so sad when they only get to wear an outfit once before they grow out of it.

MrsF~ your little guy is such a cutie!

Diver~I am sorry Delaney had a rough time going down for her nap this afternoon. I can totally relate because ever since Tayva has been sick she has cried uncontrollably because she''s so tired and needs to nap, but can''t stay asleep due to cough/sneeze/trouble breathing....it''s so horrible. I started crying tonight because I just feel so bad and wish there was something I could do!

 

[Jas12]

Hi all, This is charlie (jasmine''s DH) jasmine delivered a health,beautiful 8lbs,8 ounce baby boy named cohen anothoney -last min name change! @ 5:23pm. birth was natural (other than antibiotic & small dose of hormone to kick start the labor due to her very early broken water) she said it was the hardest,craziest thing she has ever done - but is doing well. she will post the whole story tomorrow nite when she gets home.

 

[E B]

Date: 4/9/2008 9:58:00 PM
Author: Jas12
Hi all, This is charlie (jasmine''s DH) jasmine delivered a health,beautiful 8lbs,8 ounce baby boy named cohen anothoney -last min name change! @ 5:23pm. birth was natural (other than antibiotic & small dose of hormone to kick start the labor due to her very early broken water) she said it was the hardest,craziest thing she has ever done - but is doing well. she will post the whole story tomorrow nite when she gets home.

Congratulations, Jasmine and Charlie! Can''t wait to see your little boy.

 

[ephemery1]

YAY for Jas12 and welcome to Cohen!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE the name choice, too....

(And thank you so much for posting, Jas's DH!!!)

ETA -- Congrats to Lili and Jadelyn, too!!!! Somehow I missed that post and the gorgeous pic... stealthy birther indeed.

 

[E B]

And another congratulations to Lili! Welcome to the world, Jadelyn!

TGal, Amelia is absolutely precious!

all around!

 

[E B]

Wrong on the sex 3 out of 3 times. Anyone else want a gender prediction from the oh-so-talented moi?

 

[luckystar112]

Yay Jas12!!!
You go girl!!!!

I can''t wait to see pics of your little BOY!!!!!!
And a natural labor to boot! You rocked it!


Tgal: Amelia is SO beautiful, and I definitely see some Korean in there! I loved reading your birthing story. You''re a huge inspiration!

Lili: Jadelyn (please tell me I spelled that right) is gorgeous as well. Can''t wait to see more pics and hear your story!!!


Congratulations girls!!!

 

[qtiekiki]

Congratulations, Jas & Charlie!!!! Welcome Cohen!!!!

Yay for going natural. I would love to hear the birth story now that I am wanting to go natural.

 

[TravelingGal]

ok typing with one hand again...

man,this is the week for teary eyes isn''t it? Jas and Charlie I am so so thrilled for you! Thought of you often today as I held my little girl and knew your baby was not far off. and today I felt you were going to have a boy too!!

I would have surprised if I had heard it was anything but natural...I knew you could do it!! SOOOOO glad you were not my birthing twin. Haha.

Can''t wait to see Cohen! Big hugs girl....muah!!!

 

[Skippy123]

Congrats Jas and Charlie!!!!! How wonderful

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 4/9/2008 9:58:00 PM
Author: Jas12
Hi all, This is charlie (jasmine's DH) jasmine delivered a health,beautiful 8lbs,8 ounce baby boy named cohen anothoney -last min name change! @ 5:23pm. birth was natural (other than antibiotic & small dose of hormone to kick start the labor due to her very early broken water) she said it was the hardest,craziest thing she has ever done - but is doing well. she will post the whole story tomorrow nite when she gets home.

Awwww, thanks Charlie for the update.

Congrats Jasmine, so happy to hear this happy news. Welcome baby Cohen!!!

Best wishes to you all!!!

 

[ladypirate]

Congratulations, Jas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome to your beautiful new baby boy!

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Congrats Jas & Charlie! Welcome to the world Cohen!!!!! I cannot wait to hear all about it. I know how important a natural childbirth was to you so I am glad that it went well!

 

[lover in athens]

I''m loving all the excitement on the thread today!

First, omg Tgal...your story was absolutely beautiful. I''d like to blame my tears on hormonal pregnancy issues, but the pure emotion that you expressed would have gotten me no matter what. and oooh...what a BEAUTY little amelia is!!

YAY JAS!! can''t wait to read the birth story and see pictures of the little one! glad to hear you''re doing well (and thanks to your dh for the timely update!!)

and lili...you are so sneaky! what a gorgeous baby little jadelyn is. congratulations to you! if you''re up to it, we''d LOVE to hear your birth story!!

hope everyone else is well!!!

 

[LitigatorChick]

Date: 4/9/2008 9:58:00 PM
Author: Jas12
Hi all, This is charlie (jasmine''s DH) jasmine delivered a health,beautiful 8lbs,8 ounce baby boy named cohen anothoney -last min name change! @ 5:23pm. birth was natural (other than antibiotic & small dose of hormone to kick start the labor due to her very early broken water) she said it was the hardest,craziest thing she has ever done - but is doing well. she will post the whole story tomorrow nite when she gets home.

OMG, I am so impressed that Jas12''s DH not only posted, but referred to himself as DH!!!

Jas12, Charlie, and Cohen (great name!), congratulations!!! I am so happy for you. It is a crazy hard thing, but you did it! I can''t wait to hear all the details.

Lili, holy cow girl, you vanish for a few days and wammo, here''s a baby! This is awesome. Congrats to you.

This is a crazy couple of weeks, ladies!

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Date: 4/9/2008 10:06:54 PM
Author: EBree
Wrong on the sex 3 out of 3 times. Anyone else want a gender prediction from the oh-so-talented moi?

I only guessed one out of three right (my own) so I am untalented too!

 

[Dee*Jay]

Congrats Jas and Charlie, and a big big welcome to baby Cohen!!!

 

[lovelylulu]

welcome baby cohen!!!

 

[katebar]

Congratulations Jas and Charlie! Welcome Cohen

 

[sk8rjen]

Congratulations, jas and lili!! Charlie, thanks for the update! Can''t wait to see pics of Cohen, and Jadelyn is beautiful (of course she is, she''s a PS baby !

jen

 

[AmberWaves]

Awwww, thanks for the update Charlie! Best best wishes for you, Jasmine and little Cohen (LOVE the name). Congrats!!

 

[somethingshiny]

TGal~ I just read your birth story. It''s beautiful and so is Amelia. Congratulations!!

And, I see you already have your figure back!

 

[somethingshiny]

Congratulations, Mrs S! Welcome, Jake!


What a happy place this is....

 

[Kay]

Congratulations to Jasmine and Charlie! Welcome Cohen!

I like that name. I can''t wait to hear the birth story and see Cohen''s first pictures.

 

[Kay]

Date: 4/9/2008 8:14:00 PM
Author: fisherofmengirly

Date: 4/9/2008 6:53:38 PM
Author: Kay
Okay, my EDD is October 14th. What are the odds I will deliver more than 2 weeks early or late so it is not an October baby? We are hoping to get our amnio results back by Mother''s Day so we can tell our parents then. I thought of an idea for how to tell my mom (and dad). I am thinking of buying her a piece of tourmaline jewelry (or an unset stone) and after I give her the present, tell her I chose that gift because it will be her granddaughter''s or grandson''s birthstone.

That is a cute idea, Kay. Does anyone know you are pregnant in the ''real world?''

DH and I have each told 2-3 close friends. I just told my boss today. He was nice, but it was a very awkward conversation. I asked him not to tell anyone else because I am not ready for the story to get around yet. We are waiting to tell our parents because they are so desperate for grandchildren, and I don''t want them to get all excited and then be disappointed if something goes wrong. I''m mostly worried about my mom because she has health problems, including a heart condition and history of depression.

 

[Kay]

Date: 4/9/2008 8:22:16 PM
Author: curlygirl
TGal, thanks for the clarification on #3! I couldn''t figure it out for the life of me. Sounds like you are doing great--I''m so happy for you!

Tacori, I know you knew how much I wanted a girl! It will not be easy when they are teenagers and hating me but until then, I''m going to try to enjoy every minute!

Diver, yup, another girl and I''m sooo happy to be able to recycle Lily''s wardrobe! We need L names because DH and I both start with L and obviously so does Lily. I wasn''t hung up on that and honestly, we didn''t name Lily because it started with L but now we feel like we have to keep it up so #2 doesn''t feel left out! Sadly, we can''t use Lola or Lila because both have been claimed by dear friends. So we''re going to have to do some thinking and are open to suggestions!!

lia, I didn''t hear the heartbeat with either baby until at least 13-14 weeks. You may get lucky and hear it earlier but they didn''t even attempt it before then in both of my cases.

Kay, the actual needle part takes all of one minute. Honestly, it was over sooooo fast. My doctor is so awesome and I think this time I was much more relaxed since I knew what to expect so I actually watched on the ultrasound monitor. The first time, I think I tensed up so I felt more of a cramp and I had my eyes squeezed shut! Don''t get me wrong, I didn''t see the needle up close or anything like that! It''s all very psychological when you don''t know what you''re in for but it''s really not as bad as you might imagine. The 30 minutes of watching my baby move around was awesome! You''ll love that part!! Also, if I were you, I would not leave work 2 weeks early. You''ll go CRAZY waiting around for something to happen as you''ve witnessed with our overdue moms and you will want to have that time after you have the baby--it will be much more meaningful then.

Thanks for the info. I have heard the Dr. doing my amnio does not have the best bedside manner. I told DH he has to come to distract me. I have been known to pass out when I have blood drawn. It''s weird -- I can''t wait to have the amnio done so I can relax, but I am not looking forward to the actual procedure. But, I can certainly get through something that only takes a minute. I am such a baby -- labor will be interesting.

I am supposed to get 3 months of paid leave, but the way our annual billable hours requirements are calculated, it creates a problem for me if my leave straddles 2 calendar years. I figured I would just take October through December off. I may change my mind.