Calling all the Pregnant PS''ers

[E B]

Date: 2/20/2009 5:10:30 PM
Author: cdt1101
Ok...I don''t know if we''re starting this Friday belly shot thing....but either way, here I am in all my BIG BUTT glory

23w 1d!!

Okay, after seeing these photos, I''m now wondering what exactly your coworkers are smoking. You are teeny tiny, and they''re very likely jealous.

 

[radiantgirl]

I haven''t logged on here in so long. So much has happened! We went for a 8 night vacation to Bonaire earlier this month and have been so busy.

Ebree - OMG girl! I can''t believe you''re over 20w along!!!! I can''t believe you held out for that long!!!! CONGRATS on your healthy baby boy!!!!!!!!!!

cdt - Cute belly pic. You are so tiny!!!

robbie - I love that idea of bump pic Friday just like on the bump. Good thinking!

Mandarine - Congrats and welcome!!!

I haven''t gotten a chance to read up on everything yet, but just wanted to give everyone an update on me. We had our big U/S on Wednesday. I am over the moon and still in shock, but it''s a healthy baby BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I saw the money shot immediately and yelled out loud "OMG, we''re having a boy!" before the tech said anything to us. I will upload pics once i crop out my info on it. I need to upload a bump pic too, which we normally take those on Sundays when I enter in a new week.

One thing I did find out though is that I have an anterior placenta, which means I won''t be feeling him very much until a little later. I have been feeling flutters here and there, but not a definite kick yet. So far the doctor said everything looks really good, so we are super happy about that.

I am going to have to go back and read up on everyone. Have a great weekend everyone!

18w5d

 

[fieryred33143]

CDT-You do *not* have a big butt!!! But you do have such a cute belly!!!!

Here's one that I took early this week (or maybe last week, I can't remember). My cell phone died (RIP) so I can't take a photo right now and probably won't be able to this weekend either.

Have a great weekend everyone. I'm headed to visit my mommy (

) in Orlando. That's a lie. I need to first do the 50 minute commute home, then pack for myself and my lazy FI whose idea of packing is jeans and teeshirts (forget undies and socks), then go get the rental, then head out. Sigh

 

[cdt1101]

thanks ebree, radiant and fiery!!!

Fiery - you look great!!! Any feelings on what you think you''re having??

 

[Courtneylub]

Pandora, I never had back surgery and don''t think it was ever severe enough to need one. Being pregnant has caused an entirely different issue. The ortho said he didn''t want to do a MRI unless I had chest or leg pain?? Not sure why. Next thing I''m trying is acupuncture.

Your employers just blow my mind. I can''t believe how they keep contradicting themselves. Such a waste of everyone''s time!

CDT - You are so adorable and tiny, I cannot even tell you! You wanna see a big butt? Here ya go!!

Fiery - You are looking so cute!

30 weeks, 1 day

 

[robbie3982]

Such cute bumps! Yay for BPF (belly pic friday)! Here''s me today at 20w6d:

 

[Dreamer_D]

Nice bumps everyone, such a cool idea! I posted mine yesterday so I wont bore with a repost!

 

[Blenheim]

Everyone looks so cute! And I just don't get the big a** comments at all. I mean, both in regards to your bodies and in regards to appropriateness, especially in the workplace. It's just so frustrating that people feel that pregnant women's bodies are somehow up for discussion.

Courtney, I'm so sorry about all of the backpain.

Radiant, congrats on your BOY!

Mandarine - welcome! I don't see anything wrong with continuing to run as long as you feel up to it and as long as you don't develop any problems that would make it a bad idea. With the obvious exception of the time I was on bed rest, I'm still going on longish walks (but progressively shorter

) 5 days a week, lifting weights once a week, and doing yoga once a week. (Doctor approved all of this going off of bed rest, lest anyone worry.)

Robbie - I feel like the only obvious nickname for Maxwell is Max...

Pictures! The stretch marks have spread to my hips and thighs, but my belly has remained magically free for the time being (knock on wood).
ETA: I swear I have more than 2 outfits. Really.

 

[Blenheim]

Dreamer - I was checking out the PIW thread. With the adjustment, is TOMORROW your new EDD?!!

 

[Burk]

I love belly pic Friday! Thank everyone for sharing. You ALL look adorable! (CDT~I have NO idea what those people are talking about...I don''t see ANY a**!!) I love baby bumps!

 

[cdt1101]

i love all the belly shots!!!! This was a great idea Robbie! Everyone looks so cute!

Thanks for letting me vent today...my coworkers suck

I''m not around much on weekends, so enjoy the weekend ladies!!!

 

[nycbkgirl]

Love the bumps!
I will post next fri..and that will hopefully be 1st 3rdtri pic! Very exciting.

 

[Pandora II]

Date: 2/20/2009 6:51:53 PM
Author: Courtneylub
Pandora, I never had back surgery and don''t think it was ever severe enough to need one. Being pregnant has caused an entirely different issue. The ortho said he didn''t want to do a MRI unless I had chest or leg pain?? Not sure why. Next thing I''m trying is acupuncture.

Your employers just blow my mind. I can''t believe how they keep contradicting themselves. Such a waste of everyone''s time!

I just wanted to check as I couldn''t remember.

To be honest, if you mainly have back pain then surgery is not normally a great move - it works way better for leg pain on the whole. I don''t know what the stats are like in the USA, but in the UK out of every 10,000 people who see a doctor for back pain, only 1 will be suitable for surgery. It all comes down to what pathology is present - hence the need for an MRI - and the relative risk/benefit ratio of messing about with your spine. In most cases, no cause can be found and so there isn''t anything that can be ''fixed'' so to speak. I made a point of seeing a doctor who I knew was ultra-conservative and cautious so that I knew that if he said to operate it was because there was a valid reason (plus since the government pays here I knew it wasn''t that he needed to pay his kid''s college fees or whatever - yup I''m a terrible cynic!)

The ortho would have been wanting to know if you had symptoms that could indicate what they call ''red flag'' conditions - ie tumours, cauda equine syndrome, stenosis etc - some of these are emergency situations and require immediate surgery. You''d have very different symptoms if you had any of the nasties though, so don''t worry about it - cauda equine syndrome you lose all sensation and go totally numb in your nether regions combined with incontinence. If they don''t operate within 36 hours it can be permanent.

The back pain I have at the moment is a new one as well - and totally due to the pregnancy. Doesn''t make it any easier, but at least it''s finite and won''t go on for ever.

If it''s new and different pain for you as well, then definitely hold off any tests until about 6 months after the baby is born to give your body time to recover and to move back to how it should be.

I hope the acupuncture works for you. My spinal physio swears by ice and heat - I like heat, but ice is just too much of a nasty thought so I''ve never gone there! If you try it, let me know if it works!

 

[Pandora II]

Date: 2/20/2009 3:27:54 PM
Author: cdt1101
Pandora - i get a similar sensation. I think he''s changing positions and I can feel him scraping on the lining of my stomach or whatever...ugh! I makes me want to throw up! I don''t know, it give me a feeling of being sick...blah....can''t even talk about it, freaks me out so much

That''s the one - DH thinks I''m a wuss because I always move her around to stop it. I''ve tried explaining that it''s not that it hurts - it''s just nasty - so your post was very helpful to show him that I am not the only one!

I started feeling the baby at 20 weeks and then this started about 2 weeks ago. At nearly 28 weeks she''s getting stronger and it''s not something that you can ignore anymore!

She drives me crazy if I go shopping as she likes it if I''m walking around and goes off to sleep - but if I stand still to look at something for more than 30 seconds or so she starts kicking me really hard - normally in the bladder - till I start walking again. I mean, I knew babies were manipulative but I thought they at least waited till after birth to start getting their own way!

 

[fisherofmengirly]

Duplicate from the TTC thread to Ebree:

I''ve been wanting to post a HUGE congratulations to Miss EBREE who has been carrying a baby for some time and who has known about it since HALLOWEEN!!!! Girl, you know how to hide out, that''s for sure!! So very happy for you!! Can''t tell you the number of times you''ve crossed my mind and I''ve prayed for you. This will continue as you carry your little boy to term. How very, very exciting!
Now, to the question I''ve been waiting and waiting and waiting to be able to ask you; did you get your HOTSLING yet?

**********
DD,

In my thoughts!! Can''t wait to see that little one! (Still voting girl, by the way!!)

Get thee to an oven and BAKE!!!

 

[E B]

radiant- Thank you so much, and congratulations on YOUR baby boy!

Looks like the boys are catching up!

fiery- You are adorable! What a cute belly shot. I love the idea of belly shot Fridays- I'll participate when I can amongst all this moving we're doing.

Courtney, Robbie, Bleinheim- You all look great! Robbie, I'm about where you are belly size-wise.

I'll try to get a pic tomorrow morning in natural light.

Fisher- I saw each and every mention in TTC and I can't tell you how much it meant to me. Really. Thank you so much for your support. *HUGS*

 

[Dreamer_D]

Thought I''d update... fluid levels were the same, and the OB is not concerned at all! So basically we are in a holding pattern and my plan, after consulting with the midwife and OB, is to wait until 10 days past my due date to induce. That is 10 days from tomorrow (yes Blen, they moved it). Had an internal exam and my cervix has started effacing and I have been having MEGA BH all day as well as MEGA period-like cramps. Don''t want to jinx it but I think labour will come by itself within the week!

 

[lili]

DD--
That''s great. Sounds like it could be any day now (haven''t I said that in the last 2 wks?)
You best check in every day else we''ll think you went into labor.
Good luck!

 

[lili]

All the bellies are super cute.
I'm amazed how everyone carries differently.
Loving the belly friday. I'll be sure to come over to check you preggos out

Radiantgirl
Congrats on your little boy.

Ebree
Forgot to say congrats on your little boy as well.
And I think 7/4 is such a cool birthday.

NYCsparkle
Congrats on your little girl!
Seems like there are more boys for 2009 huh?
2008 seems to have more girls

Mandarine
Welcome and lots of sticky dust to you.

nycbkgirl
How are you holding up?
Sorry to hear about your scary glucose test experience.
Can't believe you almost in your last trimester.

fiery
Thanks for the comment about my avi.
You are halfway there before you have your little one.
Hehe, I have to laugh at your "little Richard" nickname.
I kinda like the sound of it actually. And besides, the kids then will probably not know who little Richard is

Oh, the cake announcement is a cool idea.
I thought it was an easter egg at first because your avi is distorted.
Been doing the AlBundy?

cdt
Those people must need coke bottom glasses because you are teeny tiny.
I'd take your beautician's "little belly: comment as a compliment


Sorry if I missed everyone else.
This thread is moving way too fast.
Hope you see you all in the mommies thread soon.

 

[Blenheim]

DD, that''s great! I knew that they moved your DD, I just couldn''t remember if it was now 2/21 or 2/28 - I''ve been so scatterbrained lately (sorry!). It''s so exciting that it''s going to be so soon.

And the BH and period-like cramps sound really encouraging. Do you feel ready?

 

[nycbkgirl]

Hey lili....thanks for checkin up on us...afm...im still hangin in there..happy I passed the 3hr and bloods seem to be getting better on all fronts, so im hoping things are taking a positive turn. Im going monday for weight/measurment scan and im sure babies are at least 2lbs now if not a little more.
Only thing im still worrying about is the fetal echo that im redoing on thursday (checkin on that "bright spot")..and of course still concerned with my health and the adrenal gland problem. Otherwise praying cervix doesn''t change and being very bored in bed all day!
Thanks for askin

DD- im thinking this is the week!!!!

 

[NYCsparkle]

awww everyones bump ics are so cute...i only see baby bellies, not big butts.

someone told me that i was getting a gut.....i said thanks the child inside would agree

.

anyone know where i can find a dress (not a tent) for a wedding i have to go to. i prefer something stretchy and not so expensive. i went to motherhood yesterday, but they had sundresses, not dressy dresses....

 

[fieryred33143]

Hi ladies. Thanks for the compliments.

DD I am too excited for you hun. I'm glad the OB isn't concerned. It sounds like its coming very soon.

NYC have you tried going to a bridal shop? David's bridal has really nice "special occasion" dresses.

I'm checking in from my mom's house in Orlando. My grandparents are here from NY (dad's parents). They have been staying with my mom. My poor grandmother's memory is so bad. She'll forget what she's saying midway. What's weird is what she does remember. She was telling me about the time that my father took me to the Dominican Republic but she didn't realize that she was telling me about me. I was talking to my grandfather and he said that he doesn't do anything anymore because he's afraid to leave her alone. This morning my cousin came to pick him up to go to a baseball game (grandfather loves baseball). He was so excited to go but my grandmother woke up and he didn't want to leave her alone. We kept telling him that we'll take care of her but he said no. So I was sitting outside with him and he starts telling me that after 60 years of marriage, he's all she has and he can't have her thinking that he'll leave her alone. He does have someone in NY that's helping him out during the day so he can at least get out of the house for a few hours. He's just really cute with her. He calls her "young lady" and combs her hair. And my grandmother tells him "if you mess up my hair, I'm going to send you to your sister in Puerto Rico." haha

Anyway, he starts going over all of the grandchildren he has and great-grandchildren. He said mine will be #25 (as in the 25th great grandchild

) And he has guessed girl! So we will see. And now he's lecturing my mom on how she needs to get married again. My mom told him that she can't find anyone as good looking as my dad and she doesn't like ugly men (just to mess with him) and he said "well, that's cause he looked like me!" HAHA he cracks me up.

Have a great weekend everyone!

 

[robbie3982]

Date: 2/21/2009 10:34:17 AM
Author: NYCsparkle
awww everyones bump ics are so cute...i only see baby bellies, not big butts.


someone told me that i was getting a gut.....i said thanks the child inside would agree

.


anyone know where i can find a dress (not a tent) for a wedding i have to go to. i prefer something stretchy and not so expensive. i went to motherhood yesterday, but they had sundresses, not dressy dresses....

If you''re about my size, I''d try a department store''s regular section. It seems like most maternity dresses are very tent-like.

 

[snlee]

I haven't had time to read this thread recently since returning to work. So much has happened!

EBree, congratulations on your baby boy! Yay for team blue! I had been waiting for you to share some great news! I am so happy for you! I can't believe you held out for so long and you're more than 20 weeks along!

radiantgirl, congratulations on your baby boy! Yay for team blue! Glad to hear everything is going well!

Mandarine, Sapphire, SoCalgirl, Pheonixgirl, congratulations!

dreamer, time to do some baking! Can't wait to meet your little one! Good luck!


I love all the Friday belly pictures! You all look great! I love baby bumps and miss having one!

 

[Steel]

Awh! You ladies look wonderful with your bumps.

(If I could lift up all your shirts I would - I know how much you like that

)

 

[Blenheim]

Date: 2/21/2009 2:15:05 PM
Author: robbie3982

Date: 2/21/2009 10:34:17 AM
Author: NYCsparkle
awww everyones bump ics are so cute...i only see baby bellies, not big butts.


someone told me that i was getting a gut.....i said thanks the child inside would agree

.


anyone know where i can find a dress (not a tent) for a wedding i have to go to. i prefer something stretchy and not so expensive. i went to motherhood yesterday, but they had sundresses, not dressy dresses....

If you''re about my size, I''d try a department store''s regular section. It seems like most maternity dresses are very tent-like.

Ditto. Even though I''m outgrowing some of my maternity clothes

, I have non-maternity empire waisted shirts that still fit fine. I''d imagine that an empire waisted, flowy dress would do fine. If the wedding is more than a couple of weeks away, try to get a stretchier material or a dress that''s a big bigger in the boob/rib cage area - you''re likely to expand.

 

[natalina]

Wow- first to Robbie (I think it was your idea)- LOVE Belly Pic Friday!!! You guys all look so cute! Seriously- not a big butt in sight- I don''t know what all those jerks are talking about!!!

DD- Glad to hear fluid levels have not gone up. Hang in there, girl! Man oh man- you must be so excited! Hope you and your mum are having fun getting ready.

Fiery- what your grandpa said is one of the sweetest things I have ever heard- brought tears to my eyes. I pray that DH and I feel that way about each other 45 years from now. Your family sounds wonderful.

 

[phoenixgirl]

I'm very annoyed . . . DH hasn't told his mom that we're pregnant yet (issues there . . . I believe she has borderline personality disorder, but even if not, she's not what you would call stable). Anyway, DH did tell his brothers since he won't see them any time soon. I think it's early to tell people in general (mom had a miscarriage, sister had two and a chemical pregnancy) but told DH it's ok as long as it's a person we would lean on for support if we miscarry. He plans to tell him mom when he sees her next but she already cancelled once on him.

Anyway . . . so DH told his youngest brother, who is also dysfunctional. BIL called last night (on his way to detox/rehab!) to say, oh, by the way, I told our cousin that you're pregnant. A cousin whom we haven't talked to in years. A cousin who was in town but couldn't be bothered to come to our wedding. A cousin who had his kids at 17 and 20. Anyway, I guess none of these facts matter except the fact that he's MIL's nephew so she will probably find out now before DH gets to tell her, and that he is NOT on the list of people I want knowing before the first trimester is over, and neither are all the people in his family who will surely find out as a result.

DH is really mad at BIL, but I'm mad at DH. BIL is all messed up, so we can't expect him to demonstrate good judgment. He's overly emotional and it would be just like him to want to share our tiny future baby with people to get positive emotional feedback for himself, never mind that it should be our joy to share and any idiot knows it's too early to tell people. After all, he has grown up in MIL's likeness, and she's the egocentric viper who created a blog just to write about her grief when my dad unexpectedly took his own life last year, and she hadn't seen or talked to my dad in years. It'd be nice if she was actually just heartbroken for us, but no, if you read it and the sympathetic responses she got for losing her "close friend," you'd know that's not the case.

I have been worrying about MIL and her clan as long as we have thought about having children. It's probably more the bigger picture that is getting to me. Even with the awful blog about my own dad, I knew enough to just let it go. She will never have good judgment. She will always be unable to care for us appropriately. She will always be a bottomless pit of need that cannot be filled without therapy and some self-realization. Any fighting back will just make her cry and play the victim, so you just ignore her inappropriate actions. But now that we've got a baby coming, I can tell that just letting go won't be good enough. I predict that us having a baby and her being only a nominal figure in its life will remind her of the mess she's made of her life: divorced FIL to marry her prison pen pal before he was even released from prison! And I wish I could tell you why this man was sent to prison (twice!) but I'm afraid it would be too identifiable . . . let's just say not the kind of crimes that make you feel safe having him be around yourself or your children, or that make you trust the judgment of someone who would marry him while still in the slammer, especially when she alternately idealizes him and then tells us he's "immature" with a "bad temper." And this realization will cause her to lash out as it always does. That's her pattern. And I won't just sit there refusing to engage anymore. I can't allow that toxicity around my children.

So I told DH that had always thought of that side of his family as his cross to bear, but now I'm hormonal and pregnant and we've got a baby to worry about, and I will not allow them to upset me. I can't afford to sit around hoping the dysfunctional family members won't endanger our baby. They won't get the chance to.

Oh, and DH is just choosing to believe that the cousin won't tell anyone (not that we've asked him not to, just that he for some reason won't), so if/when he does, I'll have to deal with the fallout for DH for his mom finding out from her nephew.

Argh . . .

 

[nycbkgirl]

Calling NEAT-
When u mentioned preeclampsia before I always thought it was just high bp related..so I looked it up last nite and im devastated about all the symptoms and how serious it is! I did have many of those symptoms such as rib/back pain but didn''t have others such as high bp and protein in urine and swelling...I don''t know what to make of it. I asked doc she said I may get preeclampsia later on!...im really scared about this! There is no way to prevent it??