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1. *%*%*%*%* Today is Monday, November 9, 2009 *%*%*%*%* (nt) - Dbaas 11 days ago (3)

just checking - dutch-dancer 11 days ago

as if that is a watse...what a cutie! (nt) - mama-san 9 days ago

2. *%*%*%*%* RTAs and Reposts *%*%*%*%* (nt) - Dbaas 11 days ago (3)

Meg/ 3 pink1blue: just wanted to say CONGRATS on that wonderful BETA!!!!!! Things are looking SOOO good!!! (nt) - JensGr8Blessing 11 days ago

Thanks Jennie I missed this up here (m) - 3pink1blue 7 days ago

3. *%*%*%*%* ROLL CALL -- Please Check-In *%*%*%*%* (nt) - Dbaas 11 days ago (140)

*** 1st Trimester Moms *** (nt) - Dbaas 11 days ago

soooo empty in here!! need to shorten the TTC list and lengthen this one!! (nt) - Amanda 11 days ago

Jenny 7wks with #7 (nt) - Jenswrens 11 days ago

((hugs)) it will get better and I'm soooo envious, I wish I was nauseous & pg! (nt) - Dbaas 10 days ago

hopefully again soon for you (nt) - Jenswrens 10 days ago

Denise (36) 12wks.5 days with #11 (nt) - momto10plus 10 days ago

Stephanie & Joe (34), Sariah 10, Rachel 9, Mason 7, Liam 6, Kaden 4, Jaylen 3, Evan 2 ~ Just POAS today! Due around July 21st, tenatively! - Slingnmom 8 days ago

Congrats!!! This will be it for us also (m) - pugsnkids 8 days ago

Thanks, I'll reach my goal . . . - Slingnmom 8 days ago

Congratulations Stephanie! :) (nt) - MommyScott 8 days ago

Thank You! (nt) - Slingnmom 8 days ago

Congrats! This is also our last (nt) - Jenswrens 8 days ago

Thank you! (nt) - Slingnmom 8 days ago

Awesome news! Hooray! (nt) - dutch-dancer 7 days ago

Thank you! (nt) - Slingnmom 7 days ago

woooohoooo congrats Stephanie I know how you feel! (nt) - 3pink1blue 7 days ago

Thank you very much!! (nt) - Slingnmom 7 days ago

Congrats! *sticky baby vibes* (nt) - babyholic 7 days ago

Thanks. I need them. I am so scared it won't be a sticky baby. (nt) - Slingnmom 7 days ago

Congrats! (nt) - OneProudMommy 5 days ago

*** 2nd Trimester Moms *** (nt) - Dbaas 11 days ago

Kirsty 35 with 7 kids. 15w5d with new blessing. (nt) - Kizzymum 11 days ago

~Sara~(31) with 3 at home, 1 surrogacy, and 21 weeks with #5 (nt) - babyholic 11 days ago

were you going to find out what you were having? - JensGr8Blessing 11 days ago

No. We haven't found out with any of ours. I had been debating on the u/s, and got one back at 15w before they could tell. (nt) - babyholic 9 days ago

Christina (25) 16w1d with #6 (nt) - MommyScott 11 days ago

Amanda, 17 weeks with #7-- this pregnancy is FLYING! (nt) - Amanda 11 days ago

Kim, 18wks pg with #7! 10days till I have my BIG u/s!!!! :-) (nt) - mother2many 11 days ago

Kelly 29, 22w5d with Oskar (#5)... who insists on kicking me all day long now :P (nt) - mommy_i_am 11 days ago

Catherine 26w3d with #14 (nt) - Catherine 11 days ago

beth (34) 15 weeks with #6 (nt) - proudmommy5 11 days ago

Vanessa, 39, 17w4d with #10. (nt) - pugsnkids 10 days ago

*** 3rd Trimester Moms *** (nt) - Dbaas 11 days ago

Michelle, 34, 33 wks w/#7 and I would like to put in a request for new body parts... - queenmommy911 11 days ago

Let's put in a double order. - Liv 11 days ago

i have AWFUL groin pain... but i think i may have a pulled muscle or something. it hurts to walk :( (nt) - mommy_i_am 11 days ago

Well, we'll see but if it doesn't get any better, at least you know what it is. (nt) - Liv 11 days ago

((hugs)) to all (nt) - JensGr8Blessing 11 days ago

Liv, I didn't realize it when I first posted, but that looks like I did 3 stops at once. No way I could do that... - queenmommy911 11 days ago

Sounds very familiar. I can't make 1 stop anymore now though and it bums me out. But it is nice to know that I am not alone and this really exists. (nt) - Liv 11 days ago

jennie, 36, 32w4d w/ #9 baby boy weighing 4 1/2 pounds as of Friday. (nt) - JensGr8Blessing 11 days ago

Jenn 29wks with a cantankerous boy. (nt) - msjennbug 11 days ago

Liv 32, 33 weeks with .......ta da.........Emma Corinne. (nt) - Liv 11 days ago

Beth (42) 27weeks with #7. (nt) - jakikoripiba 11 days ago

Lorie 36wks with number 7.....nt - lizzie11 11 days ago

Bekki 33, 30 weeks with #6...feeling a bit under the weather. (nt) - nollidttam 11 days ago

Shannon (35), 33 weeks. Like several others, have a lot of pelvic/hip & 'other' pain. (nt) - isaidstopit 11 days ago

Cathy, 34, 37 weeks tomorrow with baby #4. (nt) - mommacat 10 days ago

*** Recent Grads -- New Baby *** (nt) - Dbaas 11 days ago

Kate with 10 week old Kian... - mama-san 11 days ago

Very cute! & thank you for the hope that in 6wks Eric might sleep and I won't be a zombie anymore! (nt) - JoyfulWife 11 days ago

Oooh he's totally chubbed up to a baby now instead of a newborn..he's precious and glad you are getting some sleep! (nt) - tentexans 11 days ago

aww, so sweet!!! (nt) - JensGr8Blessing 11 days ago

He is so cute! (nt) - gmomof7 11 days ago

Awwwweeee! (nt) - Liv 11 days ago

oh, he is a darling! (nt) - mommy_i_am 11 days ago

He is sooo cute in his duds! Aw, and his appendenge. LOL! Too cute. He looks so much like your other kiddos-he just FITS! (nt) - kiddaw 11 days ago

Aww adorable I always wanted a thumbsucker:) (nt) - 3pink1blue 11 days ago

Awwww!!! (nt) - Denise1066 11 days ago

What a cutie pie! (nt) - Jenswrens 11 days ago

He is adorable! (nt) - duedrop 10 days ago

Tia with Eric ~ 27 days old - JoyfulWife 11 days ago

So adorable...wish I could come snuggle him up while you got some sleep! Hugs! (nt) - tentexans 11 days ago

I remember asking the same question... - JensGr8Blessing 11 days ago

He is so cute too! (nt) - gmomof7 11 days ago

I'm pretty sure it does.... (nt) - Liv 11 days ago

of course it will end ;)... i'll probably be asking the same question in a few months, though. He is SOOO precious! (nt) - mommy_i_am 11 days ago

yes, it gets better...do you co-sleep? (nt) - mama-san 11 days ago

Yep, and he nurses one side then the other side all night long! (nt) - JoyfulWife 11 days ago

Brynn was the exact same way, you have my sympathies! (nt) - mama-san 11 days ago

awwww what a cutie pie:) (nt) - 3pink1blue 11 days ago

What a little sweetiepie! (nt) - duedrop 10 days ago

Barb, 37, with 6 kids, Miss Lucy is 7 weeks old. (nt) - dutch-dancer 11 days ago

We need a picture to fuss over! (nt) - JoyfulWife 11 days ago

New picture in my siggy of Miss Lucy Blue Eyes! (nt) - dutch-dancer 11 days ago

Wow! Incredible big blue eyes! She's lovely : ) (nt) - JoyfulWife 11 days ago

Aw, and her name is such a good fit for her. What a sweet little dolly! (nt) - kiddaw 10 days ago

She's beautiful too! (nt) - duedrop 10 days ago

awww! so sweeeeet!!! (nt) - JensGr8Blessing 10 days ago

*** TTC Moms *** (nt) - Dbaas 11 days ago

Holly (40) w/5 - HTC #6 - just had u/s today for the fertility doc. Tick tock tick tock tick tock (nt) - HollysTribe 11 days ago

hope times flies by and news is all good. (nt) - SevenMs 11 days ago

oh the wait just kills me! KUP (nt) - JensGr8Blessing 11 days ago

Let me know when you hear something!!! Fx for good news! (nt) - Dbaas 11 days ago

What were they looking at? Your ovaries? (nt) - tiddlywinks 11 days ago

Everything, ovaries, uterus, abdomin, lining, follies . . . (nt) - HollysTribe 11 days ago

LOL! Sounds thorough! (nt) - tiddlywinks 11 days ago

Did they check your tonsils too?? LOL (nt) - Dbaas 11 days ago

Naw, but they wouldn't see anything anyway. ;) (nt) - HollysTribe 11 days ago

I know that things take time to figure out, I'm praying that you've finally got the right guys to do it! (nt) - Liv 11 days ago

Michelle (39) w/ 5B, 0G, & ^6^s. TTC Pg #12 or Baby #6. (more inside) - SevenMs 11 days ago

praying for you... (nt) - tiddlywinks 11 days ago

Thank You! I put an update under appointments. (nt) - SevenMs 11 days ago

Definitely thinking positive thoughts for you! KUP! (nt) - Dbaas 11 days ago

Thank You! the appointment went well - i put an update under appointments (nt) - SevenMs 11 days ago

You're doing the right thing! Hope they figure this out quickly! (nt) - HollysTribe 11 days ago

Thanks! Hopefully we both continue to have positive results and fixes. As for the appointment, It went great, I survived and feel like I have hope again. Maybe I am not quite as broken as I feel. (nt) - SevenMs 11 days ago

Prayers here. When I finally saw the RE, before my first one, he knew what was wrong by just listening. Wish some OB's would just do that. GL! (nt) - Liv 11 days ago

Hey Liv, thanks for the prayers. I updated under appointments. - SevenMs 11 days ago

I will be praying! (nt) - kiddaw 11 days ago

Thank You! (nt) - SevenMs 11 days ago

(AF for OLD) Well, one positive thing came out of today (more inside) - SevenMs 11 days ago

Amber (39) w/ 2B, 1G, ^4^. TTC pg #8 or Baby #4 (it makes me sad saying it that way, boo hoo) (nt) - Dbaas 11 days ago

((((HUGS)))) (nt) - HollysTribe 11 days ago

I've noticed something - Liv 11 days ago

Thanks Liv! I will check it out! (nt) - Dbaas 11 days ago

Kate, 38, TTC #7 Things are looking good so far! (nt) - tiddlywinks 11 days ago

. (nt) - HollysTribe 11 days ago

Veronica (36) TTC Cycle 1 After M/C, Mom of 4 boys, 4 girls, and 2 in heaven. I think I'm 1dpo, waiting on temps to confirm. (nt) - tentexans 11 days ago

. (nt) - HollysTribe 11 days ago

Fingers crossed for you Veronica! I hope this is your month! (nt) - shannoncp 11 days ago

Tracy (41) TTC #13 All I know this month is we definitely gave it the old college try. (nt) - mom2twelve 11 days ago

Shannon (31) with 3 girls and 1 boy, TTC after 2nd trimester loss and on cd14 hoping for an eggie any day now (usually cd15-17 for me). Of course DH and I are "covering our bases" just in case O happens earlier or later! (nt) - shannoncp 11 days ago

Come on eggie!! We are really close in our cycles, Shannon! Prayers, hoping, hoping! (nt) - tentexans 11 days ago

Any egg news yet Shannon? (nt) - tentexans 9 days ago

LOL, I think the eggie has landed! I believe I'm about 1 dpo today. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for both of us! (nt) - shannoncp 7 days ago

Laura, 35. 3 girls, 2 boys, 2 saints. Waiting (trying to be patient!) to begin cycling--Kateri will be a year on the 19th, for Pete's sake! (nt) - laurazim 11 days ago

My last PPAF didn't come until babe was 20 months, and even that was only because I went on a short trip.. I took it as God's natural spacing, though I know that baby bug can get strong! (nt) - tentexans 11 days ago

Laura, wishing you a quick return to regular cycles...And I'm right there with you - my baby will be 1 on the 20th! Where has the year gone?? (nt) - shannoncp 11 days ago

Penelope, TTC # 11 (nt) - gelsum 11 days ago

Christi(38) w/15 TTC #16! (nt) - Christi_Momof15 11 days ago

Jane 42, ttc #7 (eek!). (nt) - janemomofsix 10 days ago

Susan TTC #8 (m/c Oct 31/09) Mama to Sydney (18 this weekend), Devin (15), Ryan (14), Nicholas (11), Joshua (9), Noah (6) Benjamin (4), and Levi (2) and 6 miscarried babies straight to the arms of Jesus. nt - sydmomofmany 7 days ago

That would be ... TTC #9 ... fogging headed today nt - sydmomofmany 7 days ago

That would be ... foggy headed ... see, I told you! LOL (nt) - sydmomofmany 7 days ago

Happy Birthday to Sydney! (nt) - Denise1066 6 days ago

*** Not TTA/TTC Moms *** (nt) - Dbaas 11 days ago

meg 32 with 6 (evan is almost 4 months!) (nt) - threebarryboys 11 days ago

*** On-Hold (Long or Short Term) *** (nt) - Dbaas 11 days ago

Kathy (39) w/10, on hold till next May. So far no ovulation which is great for me. (nt) - duedrop 10 days ago

*** LOK Lurkers, Wannabes, All-Dones, and other Friends. *** (nt) - Dbaas 11 days ago

Melissa (28) w/3 and waiting on DH to come around to #4. (nt) - Melissa 11 days ago

Awww I hope he gets on board soon too! Fingers Crossed for you (nt) - Dbaas 11 days ago

Laura (28) with 4 and not quite sure what going to happen 'round here. (nt) - laurata 10 days ago

*^*^*^* 40 & Over *^*^*^* (nt) - HollysTribe 11 days ago

Holly (40) w/5 - HTC #6 ~ feeling old today but the trip to ER late will do that to ya. :( (nt) - HollysTribe 11 days ago

What happened? Did I miss it? Hugs! (nt) - kiddaw 10 days ago

Matt probly has pig flu and it triggered an asthma attack. No biggie. We just have no albuteral here so the er visit was inevitable since Matt hasn't had an asthma attack in 3 or 4 years. (nt) - HollysTribe 10 days ago

Denise (43) w/6 kids Hoping for #7 (nt) - Denise1066 11 days ago

4. *%*%*%*%* Appointments and Updates *%*%*%*%* (nt) - Dbaas 11 days ago (15)

Cardiologist appointment tomorrow... it's just a consult, so we will see what they say. (nt) - mommy_i_am 11 days ago

u/s Friday. can't wait to see the little buger again. (nt) - JensGr8Blessing 11 days ago

U/S on Friday to check cervical length and stitch placement. Not looking forward to it, praying for good news. (nt) - Kizzymum 11 days ago

Well, I'm back from the Reprod. Endo appointment and I think - SevenMs 11 days ago

Glad you have a great dr and good luck with your tests. (nt) - duedrop 11 days ago

Sounds good! Once you get the full work-up, they'll be able to get some answers. Here's hoping it's something super-easy to adjust! (nt) - tiddlywinks 11 days ago

Sounds like you found a great Dr. For what its worth, I got Pregnant the same cycle I had my 2nd HSG ( hystosalpingogram) .....did lots of cycles with the clomid,injections,IUI and thats all that it took...keeping my fingers crossed for you. (nt) - Julieworkingon8 10 days ago

We also had our RE apt last week. So back to the monitoring with bloodwork & u/s , ....feel like its going to be a long process my cycles have been SUPER long (on CD 50) but just trying to remain patient. (nt) - Julieworkingon8 10 days ago

Had my weekly OB appt yesterday all is good, perfect size measurements so Yeah!! I have some allergy issues though, I"ve had lots of drainage down the back of my throat so I've been coughing alot and not sleeping well. Started taking Benedryl yesterday helped with coughing last night but now I'm stuffed up! (nt) - mommacat 10 days ago

Big U/S on the 19th! Can't wait to narrow down the name choices. (nt) - pugsnkids 10 days ago

YAY! Are you leaning one way or another? Got a feeling? please KUP!!! (nt) - JensGr8Blessing 10 days ago

Always just assume boy. (nt) - pugsnkids 8 days ago

I hope you have w/ bookend girls like Erica did (nt) - JensGr8Blessing 7 days ago

I saw your baby's heart rate that you posted last time and it reminded me of one of my girls...hoping pink for you! (nt) - janemomofsix 8 days ago

5. *%*%*%*%* Let's Obsess! TTC Moms, where are you in your cycle? Link those charts! *%*%*%*%* (nt) - Dbaas 11 days ago (9)

cd 10 here ~ just waiting. :/ (nt) - HollysTribe 11 days ago

CD 9...should O on CD 12 (chart in siggy) (nt) - tiddlywinks 11 days ago

I think I'm 1dpo, will share chart with any of you, just PM me for link. (nt) - tentexans 11 days ago

CD 15 already and I had no idea! My pitiful chart is linked. Nothing special to report though. (nt) - Dbaas 11 days ago

Not sure what dpo - OneProudMommy 11 days ago

Mine isn't a perfect chart either, temps are a bit low, but I'm pretty sure I O'd. I'm jealous of your temp rise, haha. Hopefully we'll find out soon enough! (nt) - tentexans 11 days ago

Not charting..today is CD10, last day of soy & hoping it makes a difference. Thinking I will probably O by next weekend. (nt) - Denise1066 11 days ago

UGH!!! CD 50....wish we could get the show on the road....soooo fustrating!!! (nt) - Julieworkingon8 10 days ago

6. *%*%*%*%* AF Late? - Who's Testing? BFP?--or BFN? *%*%*%*%* (nt) - Dbaas 11 days ago (1)

7. *%*%*%*%* What's the Buzz -- How was your weekend? What's planned for the week ahead? *%*%*%*%* (nt) - Dbaas 11 days ago (14)

weekend? Trying to remember the weekend... - msjennbug 11 days ago

dang, that boy is something else. - JensGr8Blessing 11 days ago

oh, wow. KUP! (nt) - mommy_i_am 11 days ago

Oh no! I hope you just overdid it and everything is okay now. I agree-keep us posted! (nt) - kiddaw 11 days ago

Weekend was great! Took oldest dd shopping Sat morning, b-day party, rest!, then dh and I had a date night. :-) (m)... - mother2many 11 days ago

awww, i'm sorry to hear that Lauren is sick, but really glad that you got a date with Lee. Sounds nice :) We need to attempt to invest in one of those soon. (nt) - mommy_i_am 11 days ago

we played in the leaves and built a fire for s'mores and had chili out on the deck PLUS did some Christmas shopping (oh, and i got brownies because Ethan spent the night away!!!!)... this week is cleaning and CHRISTMAS DECORATING!!!! (nt) - mommy_i_am 11 days ago

Weekend was okay, but now the kids are on track break (for the month) and I might -just might end up killing them before the month is over! (nt) - kiddaw 11 days ago

GORGEOUS!!! Planted a garden (tulips, hyacinths, crocuses). Kateri napped on the lawn on Saturday. Absolutely beautiful!!!! (nt) - laurazim 11 days ago

Well, weekend was nice, but went to dentist today and found out I have 12 cavities! Will be spending $1000+ over the next two months to fill them all. Dental insurance is worthless! BLAH (nt) - shannoncp 11 days ago

As a dentistphobe with bad teeth, you have my SYMPATHY!!! (I don't numb properly so my time in the 'chair' is torturous......) (nt) - JoyfulWife 10 days ago

I'm sorry I can sympathize. I have a lot too and I also have to have root debreavment, and today's didn't numb all the way so hopefully thursday will be better. good luck (nt) - gmomof7 10 days ago

Another denta-phobe here. I have 3 broken teeth on my lower jaw that really need fixing, but I can't make myself go. I just live with it. Most of my mouth is full of amalgam fillings from my childhood, too. (nt) - babyholic 9 days ago

8. *%*%*%*%* PG/TTC Poll -- When testing, do you POAS or PIAC? *%*%*%*%* (nt) Poll - Dbaas 11 days ago (8)

PIAC (nt) - OneProudMommy 11 days ago

done both but am a huge fan of FRER (POAS) now. Dollar Tree used to be my fave (PIAC). (nt) - JensGr8Blessing 11 days ago

I piac, then dip the midstream test in. I am always afraid I won't get enough on it when poas. (nt) - babyholic 11 days ago

I prefer POAS.....I'm always afraid I'll make a huge mess with a cup. Maybe I should switch to PIAC, do you think I'd get better results??? (nt) - Denise1066 11 days ago

I only piac for opk's but poas for hpt's. Love the frer's! :-) (nt) - mother2many 11 days ago

It depends on if my pee will wait for a cup (or any other object I can find in the spur of the moment) ROFL! Usually I am so anxious..... (nt) - kiddaw 11 days ago

OK I vote for both - I'll use whatever is handy! POAS is cleaner for me, but with PIAC I can use multiple tests/brands with same FMU. I know, I have an addiction! (nt) - shannoncp 11 days ago

9. *%*%*%*%* New Moms -- Join us at the LOK Playgroup (link inside) *%*%*%*%* (nt) - Dbaas 11 days ago (1)

10. Sorry for late setup! Thanks to my buddy Holly for getting me through it! (nt) - Dbaas 11 days ago (6)

You did a great job! (nt) - tiddlywinks 11 days ago

... (nt) - JoyfulWife 11 days ago

Looks great, Amber! (nt) - mother2many 11 days ago

Great job Amber! (nt) - ckmom 11 days ago

Better than I could have done, I'm sure. You're doing a great job, Amber! (nt) - JensGr8Blessing 11 days ago

11. Finally settled on a name......Emma Corinne (pronounced core-in) (nt) - Liv 11 days ago (13)

i LOVE it!!!! (nt) - mommy_i_am 11 days ago

Beautiful! (nt) - Dbaas 11 days ago

Oooh that is very nice and beautiful! (nt) - kiddaw 11 days ago

I love it!!! (nt) - kcole2 11 days ago

Beautiful! (nt) - JoyfulWife 11 days ago

Lovely! - OneProudMommy 11 days ago

Sweet! (nt) - dutch-dancer 11 days ago

What a sweet name <3 (nt) - MommyScott 11 days ago

That's beautiful! I wish we could settle on a name! (nt) - mommacat 10 days ago

Awww, very pretty! I love the pronunciation of Corrine, too! :-) (nt) - mother2many 10 days ago

Love it! (nt) - Jenswrens 9 days ago

I'm partial to those names. My cousin (whom I wanted to surrogate for originally) named his little girl Emma, and (m) - babyholic 9 days ago

12. I have a question???? - kcole2 11 days ago (6)

I'm sorry I cannot help with that....but Mommyscott can! She has a wealth of info on the best cloth diapers (nt) - Dbaas 11 days ago

im sewing my own this time- money tighter here too!! its actually kind of fun :) (nt) - Amanda 11 days ago

Hi there! - MommyScott 11 days ago

I've got a ton of information about cloth diapers on my blog (m) - Denise1066 11 days ago

I use cloth also! - babyholic 9 days ago

13. Worried Second beta did not double!! - 3pink1blue 11 days ago (16)

dont know much about betas but that still sounds signifcantly high to me. ((hugs)) (nt) - JensGr8Blessing 11 days ago

Congrats!!!!! I wouldn't worry about the number at this point. That was a high number to begin with. After awhile, they don't double anyway. Just the fact that your betas were done later anyway, I wouldn't expect doubling. - HollysTribe 11 days ago

(((hugs))) not sure it means anything, trust your doctor, he would alert you if concerned. I know its hard though. I'll keep you in my prayers. (nt) - Dbaas 11 days ago

It doesn't have to completely double. It's pretty close and, yes, very high numbers so probably fine. (nt) - wildrose 11 days ago

I think it's ok bc they're so high. Fri is an u/s? (nt) - JoyfulWife 11 days ago

No just another beta to freak me out. I am sure that day we will set up the u/s. (nt) - 3pink1blue 11 days ago

At your levels it should double every 72 hours & it's doing that. Friday should be around 25,000 (nt) - JoyfulWife 11 days ago

those numbers are still great! (nt) - Amanda 11 days ago

I agree with the Dr. Do something to celebrate and to distract you from worrying. (nt) - Liv 11 days ago

HUGS - OneProudMommy 11 days ago

Also - OneProudMommy 11 days ago

THey don't double once the number gets really high.... - Melissa 11 days ago

Thanks gals I sure hope you are right this is tough! (nt) - 3pink1blue 11 days ago

Try not to worry, which I know is hard. I googled it, here are the ranges for hcg at 19 and 22 dpo... - shannoncp 11 days ago

HUGS! I hate the beta rollercoaster! It's why I refuse to do them anymore. I agree. That number is still very high and nearly doubled. Still sounds like a healthy pregnancy. (nt) - tiddlywinks 11 days ago

14. Do any of you believe food cravings indicate anything meaningful? - Dbaas 11 days ago (10)

I've even had cravings before for things I hate ... like milk. Seems like I'm needing calcium when that happens. Or when I seriously crave protein rich foods. If you are craving something, I think your body is telling you it is deficient in something. (nt) - gelsum 11 days ago

I think cravings mean something and I think that was just confirmed for me, too - msjennbug 11 days ago

i definitely think that our bodies tell us when we need something. cravings are good.... aside from the craving for french fries that i keep getting from amanda mentioning them (on facebook)... i have cried over french fries twice now (this pregnancy)... how sad :( (nt) - mommy_i_am 11 days ago

Hmmm...I have wondered myself. I have thought the nutritional theory but...I am so into Blue Cheese dressing right now and that doesn't have anything nutritional (I don't think ) - kiddaw 10 days ago

It took me 40 years to develop a taste for it - now I LOVE it! (nt) - JoyfulWife 10 days ago

ha ha ha thats so funny. Seriously, you can't eat it when pg? With #2 & #3 i ate hot wings & blue cheese all the time, ut oh! (nt) - Dbaas 10 days ago

I think probably the fresher less preservative kinds are more of a no-no because it is concerning for bacteria (being mold as it is) LOL! oooh, hotwings and Blue Cheese sound really really good! LOL (nt) - kiddaw 10 days ago

i just eat it anyways! i always crave bleu cheese dressing while i am pg. well, that is until i explained to my hubby that you aren't supposed to eat it, and now he won't let me have any at all! (nt) - mommy_i_am 10 days ago

Here's my theory... (m) - babyholic 9 days ago

15. Craving, chewing ice is low iron. I totally believe that strong cravings indicate that your bodies need something. Right now, mine is protien. (nt) - Liv 11 days ago (10)

Uh oh! That was suppose to be under the last post. Can that be fixed? (nt) - Liv 11 days ago

ha ha ha! I still found it LOL! Thanks I think it means something too. And it looks like its b12 or essential fatty acids from what i read online. Probably from m/c? (nt) - Dbaas 11 days ago

Maybe, but people need more essential fatty acids than they are eating in a typical American diet. Best EFA's that also balances hormones is Flax seed oil with Lignans. (nt) - Liv 11 days ago

I threw some whole flax seeds (organic at that!) into my oatmeal this morning Liv!!! I feel so healthy (((hugs))) (nt) - Dbaas 10 days ago

why is it that people say that chewing ice is a sign of anemia? - mommy_i_am 11 days ago

I have no idea and it seems the Mayo clinic doesn't either. I put in a link... - Liv 11 days ago

I have been craving ice this pregnancy (and my last) My dr. checked my iron levels and it is fine...so for me, Ice chewing isn't anemia (I thought for sure it would of been) nt - lizzie11 11 days ago

My Dr says my iron is normal too, at 12. That is technically borderline. 15 is optimal. What was your level? (nt) - Liv 11 days ago

i don't think mine has EVER been 15... wait are we talking about hemoglobin or iron? i've never had my iron tested, but my hemoglobin even when i am not pregnant doesn't go above 12. (nt) - mommy_i_am 10 days ago

16. I feel as if my heart will burst! - MommyScott 11 days ago (7)

. (nt) - tiddlywinks 11 days ago

Mmmmm (nt) - Liv 11 days ago

Aww - OneProudMommy 10 days ago

So sweet (nt) - Dbaas 10 days ago

Love that feeling!!! YEAH!! (nt) - mommacat 10 days ago

Wonderful! I would cry sometimes at the joy of it....... (nt) - JoyfulWife 10 days ago

17. *+*+*+*+* Today is Tuesday, November 10, 2009 *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Dbaas 10 days ago (1)

18. *+*+*+*+* IPS/RPS -- Preggo (or hopefully preggo) Moms, what "joys and pains" are you dealing with? *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Dbaas 10 days ago (16)

my little peanut kicked me at least once a min for about 3 hrs last night - Amanda 10 days ago

awww that is sooo sweet I can't wait to feel that (nt) - proudmommy5 10 days ago

I'm so jealous!!! I love those movements! (nt) - HollysTribe 10 days ago

they are the most precious- hope u can feel your own soon! (nt) - Amanda 10 days ago

holy smokes! This is one STRONG kid in here! He's taken my breath away on several occassions recently. Take it easy on me, lil' dude! (nt) - JensGr8Blessing 10 days ago

I've developed allergy issues! Have had just drainage down the back of the throat and that caused me to cough. After talking with my OB yesterday she thinks it's just allergies and said to try Benedryl or Tylenol sinus etc. Started taking Benedryl slept much better as much less coughing but now I'm stuffed up. Guess I'm gonna have to get a decongestant/antihistamine to feel better. I just hate to take anything while pregnant! (nt) - mommacat 10 days ago

Most decongestants are not safe during pregnancy, call your Dr or ask the pharmacist. (nt) - Denise1066 10 days ago

My OB's office gives out a list of what is safe to take/do during pregnancy for different ailments so I'll make sure anything I take i s on there. Right now the stuffiness is gone so I don't know what's going on??? It's surely frustrating! (nt) - mommacat 10 days ago

www.safefetus.com will give you the most information about what medicines are ok to take... gives you more information about what you put into your body than your OB will. (nt) - mommy_i_am 10 days ago

Thank you. I've never seen that site before!! (nt) - mommacat 10 days ago

no problem. i just discovered it after taking meds that my OB said were safe, but when i looked them up i NEVER would have taken them given their classification. sometimes it's just better to use natural remedies and let our bodies fight things off anyway. (nt) - mommy_i_am 10 days ago

I got my doppler in the mail yesterday and listened to my baby's hb till the goop dried up! A definate "JOY"...oh, and this little bugger is very active, and likes to hide in the bottom of my uterus. LOL! :-) (nt) - mother2many 10 days ago

???? - mommy_i_am 10 days ago

Very, Very strong BH. We're nearing the end! (nt) - Liv 10 days ago

wow! I wonder if you'll go before I do. I havent' had any strong BH yet... - JensGr8Blessing 10 days ago

19. *+*+*+*+* Post any additions or changes you'd like made to the TTC/PG calendar. *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Dbaas 10 days ago (1)

20. *~*~*~*~* Random Poll*~*~*~*~* (nt) Poll - proudmommy5 10 days ago (17)

Interesting Question - Honestly don't see an answer I could choose (m) - SevenMs 10 days ago

I'm with you here. I have 4 boys and one very lonely girl. She wants a sister so bad! This is a tough question. (nt) - HollysTribe 10 days ago

If I was passed #6 (which is how many i want although i'd love to be part of the megafamily board!) then I might want to pick the sex...hmmmm ITA tough question! (nt) - Dbaas 10 days ago

I would always want God to choose, but He's made it very easy on me in that department with 4 of each. (nt) - tentexans 10 days ago

I don't think I would ever want the ability to choose...unless I lived in a country like China. I couldn't handle *not* being with all my kids! But otherwise, I'm happy with God's choices! :-) (nt) - mother2many 10 days ago

I feel God always knows best. (nt) - duedrop 10 days ago

I'm completely sympathetic to families that can only have 2 kids and how much they want one of each. I had 2 girls first and wanted a boy soooooo bad, but then I got 3 in a row and they started destroying our house! LOL (nt) - JoyfulWife 10 days ago

Ha! I'm not that only on with that problem! My boys are so destructive and I feel powerless to stop it sometimes. I have wanted girls so bad and I only have the one and she is way easier than my boys. Don't get me wrong, I love my boys very much but I am ripping my hair out of my head. LOL Why DO boys have to be so destructive? (nt) - HollysTribe 10 days ago

I have 4 girls (raised 2 to adulthood) and boys are hard on the house.....but girls are way harder in adolescence! (nt) - JoyfulWife 10 days ago

My close in age girls & granddaughter are just as destructive as the boys ever were & sneaky besides....girls are not ALWAYS easier, LOL. (nt) - Denise1066 10 days ago

If I was younger and had the funds I totally would do Microsort to get a girl. Doesn't mean I'm not grateful for the boys I have but it would be nice to get that little girl we've dreamed of. (nt) - pugsnkids 10 days ago

. (nt) - Stillwantmore 10 days ago

Oye, as if I want another responsibility! LOL! Believe it or not, I don't think it would ever be up to me to choose...I would be missing a LOT if not for my girls...even if I DO really really want a boy! (nt) - kiddaw 10 days ago

I would never choose. I feel that's God's choice, when he wants us to have a baby he sends us what we need at that time. I'm happy to leave it all up to him!! (nt) - mommacat 10 days ago

Not in a million years. Can you imagine choosing a boy or a girl--and then have such a high ideal about what it must be like to have that particular sex in your family--and then the child not living up to it? Man, that would be some disappointment. How would parent or child ever live it down? The grass is always greener until you move to the other side and it's your lawn. No.......our children are decided for us by design. It's so dangerous to play with nature that way.... (nt) - laurazim 10 days ago

I can imagine choosing a particular gender. I don't see anything dangerous at all with it. Technology has allowed so many things to happen that couldn't in the past, like fertility treatments. And not everyone believes in devine design. (nt) - pugsnkids 9 days ago

21. Need some info on any progesterone users.... - mommydoodle 10 days ago (14)

3 dpo but I bet due to age ( I have this problem) after 7 dpo p4 drops off sharply so you might have to use a lot more starting 8 dpo. KWIM? (nt) - HollysTribe 10 days ago

i've used that - Amanda 10 days ago

when you say if you can handle the symptoms, do you mean after you get a bfp it makes you sick on top of morning sickness or what? (nt) - mommydoodle 10 days ago

it makes the morning sickness stronger - Amanda 10 days ago

yea I agree but I get horrible morning sickness! (nt) - mommydoodle 10 days ago

its possible then that prog. isnt your trouble - Amanda 10 days ago

with my last pregnancy I never had any symptoms,first time ever,never tired or sick so I thought maybe it wouldn't hurt to try progesterone (nt) - mommydoodle 10 days ago

Keep in mind I have never had a real problem getting pregnant except when trying for #3 so I don't know anything about how to use, or how much, can you help with that too (nt) - mommydoodle 10 days ago

Well, if you are really worried about P4 deficiency I would get bloodwork as soon as you get a +. - tiddlywinks 10 days ago

Thanks, might sound silly but why is it called P4? (nt) - mommydoodle 10 days ago

I don't know. Estrogen is E2, Thyroxine is T4. Not sure what the numbers signify. (nt) - tiddlywinks 8 days ago

I used the cream till I was about 13-14 weeks with Bianca - six4me 10 days ago

Thanks! (nt) - mommydoodle 10 days ago

22. Another cd question...(m) - mother2many 10 days ago (27)

The best advice I got was....... - JoyfulWife 10 days ago

Thanks Tia! I forgot that it only lasts a few days LOL! :-) (nt) - mother2many 10 days ago

Here is what I do... - MommyScott 10 days ago

Thanks Christina! That's a good idea, and something I had thought about but, wasn't sure if I should or not. Do you like the prefolds for the newborn stage? what about liners...do you use them with pf's? Thanks. :-) (nt) - mother2many 10 days ago

we do just prefolds and YES I love prefolds for the newborn stage! I usually use a "Snappi" for the newborn phase and Pins later on because I *personally* can get a much better fit with diaper pins when they're older and much more mobile. I sometimes use lines, but now I have a different systemp to deal with poop lol - if you wanna know, let me know. (nt) - MommyScott 10 days ago

i would like to know your system for poopy diapers :D (nt) - mommy_i_am 10 days ago

It's about as easy as it gets LOL - MommyScott 9 days ago

Well I get my husband to change as many of those as I can!!! LOL!!! I'll have to try that vaseline idea someone mentioned when this one gets here. Makes sense!! (nt) - mommacat 10 days ago

I've thought about this a lot (m) - Denise1066 10 days ago

I did cloth out of the house when there was just one in diapers, I just didn't like carrying around two bags to bring everything I felt like I needed to bring LOL - but I'm a perfectionist that way :) The ladies at church always loved the fact that we did cloth. (nt) - MommyScott 10 days ago

Thanks Denise. Right now all that sounds like alot of trouble but, I'm sure that like everything, once I start using them it's really no biggie. ;-) Thanks again! (nt) - mother2many 10 days ago

We use Bumgenius 3.0's, and we just take a wetbag with us when we go out, so no need for disposables. We used newborn disposables--buy one small package for the first few days, and by the time they're gone, so is the meconium. We also really love the time of hibernation, but I do love going to Mass as soon as I am able. I just wear the baby in the sling and keep them close and covered, and I've never had a baby get sick from just being out with us before. Colostrum and breastmilk really boost their immune systems. (nt) - laurazim 10 days ago

Wet bags??? (nt) - mother2many 10 days ago

A wet bag is a water-proof bag, nylon or a PUL material. Some zip or snap closed, some have draw strings--they contain the soiled diapers in your diaper bag. They're widely available online and generally cost less than $15, depending on what size you want. You can also recycle plastic grocery store bags for this purpose--take two with you; one for wets, the other for dirtys. (nt) - laurazim 10 days ago

Gotcha! Thanks, I had seen the term around here and online and I thought that's what it was, but wasn't sure. :-) I use Walmart bags now to hold dirty/wet sposies, so that won't be a huge transition. :-) (nt) - mother2many 10 days ago

I use plastic grocery bags for my dirty CDs, too. (nt) - tiddlywinks 9 days ago

I love the Bum Genius diapers! You can usually get some gently used off ebay from people who wanted to CD in theory but ended up quitting. (nt) - tiddlywinks 9 days ago

I've done cloth diapers before until I had 4 in diapers and that was overload for me. I did motherease but the cost was a bit much to return to. But all this talk had me searching again and I think I found a compromise. Thoughts... - Liv 10 days ago

I personally wouldn't use a snappi on a toddler (m) - Denise1066 10 days ago

She's actually more mature than that and is way past the stripper phase. But I can see the concern. (nt) - Liv 10 days ago

i have never used those before, but i am thinking about getting some. they look simple enough... (nt) - mommy_i_am 9 days ago

LOL my pp brain just figured out cd stands for cloth diaper! (m) - JoyfulWife 10 days ago

Tia! You crack me up! {{{understanding hugs}}} Hey, at least you still have an excuse. I have way too many days when I still feel like I'm in the Three Month Fog! (nt) - laurazim 10 days ago

lol! now I don't feel so bad because I couldn't figure it out either. (nt) - JensGr8Blessing 10 days ago

honestly, I find the worry about meconium to be way over stated. - xixstar 10 days ago

I use disposables until the cord falls off. I never buy the newborn CDs, so they diaper usually ends up covering the stump which can cause infection. (nt) - tiddlywinks 9 days ago

23. So its been a while since i POAS...(warning, craziness inside) - Dbaas 10 days ago (16)

Maybe you should have your hubby hide all your tests. Take the temptation out of the equation. You know the whole out of sight out of mind think?(nt) - HollysTribe 10 days ago

i'd find them or buy new :( You know i would. Would it help to say that these tests were STARK white which is totally weird for me?? (nt) - Dbaas 10 days ago

Your not crazy! - OneProudMommy 10 days ago

Christina, we're on the same cycle day. NO testing until 9dpo.... for both of us!! Be good now! :) (nt) - tentexans 10 days ago

Yes Ma'am! - OneProudMommy 10 days ago

The only reason I'm testing 9dpo... - tentexans 10 days ago

Me Obsess, No - OneProudMommy 10 days ago

I think it's totally normal when we don't know exactly what is going on with our cycles... hugs! (nt) - tentexans 10 days ago

Thats the other part of this, I have a "temp shift" with the few temps i took now I wish I had charted so I wouldn't feel so crazy - Dbaas 10 days ago

well by looking at your chart.... - JensGr8Blessing 10 days ago

well i don't feel anything as far as o'ing going on! - Dbaas 10 days ago

ya, i know... - JensGr8Blessing 10 days ago

I have absolutely no sane thoughts to give you. If you knew how many times I've POAS'd in the last five or six months, you'd pee laughing, for Pete's sake. And I haven't even gotten PPAF yet!!!! I DO, however, offer you a compassionate hug. Many of us suffer that particular tendency right along side you. (nt) - laurazim 10 days ago

. (nt) - Dbaas 10 days ago

when i was still BF my last baby, i took a ridiculous amount of HPT's... it didn't help me at all when people would say things like "i took 5 tests that were all negative, and then i got a positive... and i was already late!" .... i had no clue what my body was doing, so i took at least one a month, just in case i had conceived without being aware... i still had not even had PPAF :P (nt) - mommy_i_am 10 days ago

24. Sympathizing with Amber because thereis noooo chance I could be pregnant... - six4me 10 days ago (17)

Want me to pop a IC test in the mail today and that way you can save the more expsensive one for later? (nt) - tentexans 10 days ago

Wow, what a tempting offer... - six4me 10 days ago

Well it's up to you, I could get them there verrrry soon with us both in the same state! I have a BUNCH..and I'm hoping I only need a couple or ONE! (nt) - tentexans 10 days ago

Well at least you girls are having CYCLES and wanting to test! I am not even cycling and somehow think I must be o'ing, or pg, or something! LOL (m) - kiddaw 10 days ago

Ok, well I can *talk* about feeling the sick addiction in stores - Dbaas 10 days ago

I musta missed that post... - six4me 10 days ago

thats so funny, but its a good idea isn't?? tired of squinting and twisting the tests...glasses will make it so much easier LOL (nt) - Dbaas 10 days ago

Erica, the longer you go w/o af is the more likely you will o before...Haven't you always had shorter bf amenorhea (sp) in the past? (nt) - six4me 10 days ago

Hmmm...well, I will admit, I did pick up Kroger brand O tests (just because I have this odd feeling-or I am obsessive wichever you wanna call it) - kiddaw 10 days ago

have u tried preg test lately? - Amanda 10 days ago

I wondered a little....I might try to post a pic to see what you girls think. I might also go to POAS and fertility friend to compare and OBSESS! rofl!!! What are the odds though... - kiddaw 10 days ago

Maybe someone can send you an ic or just break down and buy an hpt already!!! (nt) - six4me 10 days ago

that would be quite a shocking timing- which is why i vote that maybe you should try an HCG reading test LOL (nt) - Amanda 10 days ago

Oooo someone to obsess over! Time to test, Erica!! Got a Dollar Tree nearby? (Faster than me sending you an IC! lol!) (nt) - tentexans 9 days ago

Oh my gosh, girl.....see my post under Amber's...................Stop the insanity!!! teehee (nt) - laurazim 10 days ago

btw, the icon is my "determined to resist" face, not labor face! LOL. Okay, that is sooo funny about the glasses because (m) - kiddaw 10 days ago

25. Baby Hiccups - anyone else's baby have these alot? - mommacat 10 days ago (10)

Lately, mine is a major hiccuper! At least it tells me that all is well! (nt) - Liv 10 days ago

Yep I know sometimes I'll think, has the baby moved lately and then the hiccups start up!!! Definately reassuring!! (nt) - mommacat 10 days ago

My oldest, now 13, had the hiccups constantly in the womb. To this day, she still gets the hiccups at least once daily!! (nt) - magnificent7 10 days ago

How funny! My kids get hiccups abit but not daily!!! But they don't bother them even now, they just go with the flow with them!! (nt) - mommacat 9 days ago

My Maddie is the same way. She is so used to them, she only really notices if she's gone most of the day without them! (nt) - magnificent7 9 days ago

This one has it from time to time but I wouldn't say too terribly often. He sure does kick the crud outta me though! I remember our older girl having them ALL the time. (nt) - JensGr8Blessing 10 days ago

This one doesn't get them as much as the last 3 either. Hopefully he'll stop kicking you so much!! (nt) - mommacat 9 days ago

I had one that would start hiccupping at about 11 p.m. every night. Made it so hard to get to sleep! lol (nt) - gelsum 9 days ago

Well atleast they were on a schedule!!! (nt) - mommacat 9 days ago

26. OMG... i just wrote this REALLY long update about my cardiologist app't and it disappeared! well, you guys will have to settle for this... - mommy_i_am 10 days ago (5)

Lots of things can affect heart rate....Thyroid issues, magnesium deficiencies, ect.. - Liv 10 days ago

I had my cardio appt last week.... (m) - tentexans 9 days ago

thanks veronica... i will definitely be staying hydrated. that could very well be the problem. (nt) - mommy_i_am 9 days ago

WOW, Kelly! Sorry you're having to go through all this. (((HUGS))) (nt) - mother2many 9 days ago

27. carseat questions.. Is it truly bad to buy a used one? What should we avoid? I was excited that tonight we were finally going to do somethng to get ready for baby (went to a carseat safety check that had seats at cost). But walked away empty handed - shocked at the prices of carseats.. (the only new carseat we ever had was with our 9 yr old) Baby will be here within 5 weeks. (nt) - isaidstopit 10 days ago (12)

I know we need to avoid carseats that are old or ones that have been in an accident. (nt) - isaidstopit 10 days ago

I personally wouldn't buy a used carseat, you can never truly know it's history (m) - Denise1066 10 days ago

Shannon, are you looking for an infant seat or convertible? I'll help you look online for a deal... Sometimes fire departments offer a deal too, give them a call. (nt) - tentexans 9 days ago

Yes! Many hospitals have free carseat programs, as well! (nt) - tiddlywinks 9 days ago

I bought one at a neighbors garage sale and 3 of my kids have used it since then...(more) - janemomofsix 9 days ago

If the carseat belonged to your neighbor and you knew it hadn't been in an accident, that's fine. Otherwise, I have to disagree about buying used (for carseats only)--you need to know the history. Also, manufacturers claim that the plastic begins to break down after 5 years so you shouldn't use one older than that. (nt) - PaulaK 9 days ago

Have you tried Target? - JensGr8Blessing 9 days ago

We're looking at a Peg Perego Primo Viaggio carseat tomorrow a.m. (for $20) that I found on craigslist. We were actually at a fire department's carseat safety thing last night and they had seats available, but I didn't like the only one that was in our price range (plus, it was a couple of years old already - a demo model). We are looking at infant seats. thanks, all for the help. (nt) - isaidstopit 9 days ago

The cheapest new one I see online costs $55 @Sears. Have you considered using a convertible so you don't need to buy a new seat when baby turns 1? (nt) - Denise1066 9 days ago

I have that infant seat and have loved it! I usually buy new for each baby but ...that one fit our needs so well, I ended up using it again and getting a new cover from ebay (m) - kiddaw 9 days ago

we bought a used one from someone in our parenting group - I trusted that it hadn't been in an accident like she said. I probably wouldn't buy used from anyone though. (nt) - xixstar 8 days ago

28. Feeling discouraged. I don't think this is going to happen. I have had zero fertility signs for several months... - tiddlywinks 9 days ago (8)

I'm sorry. (nt) - Dbaas 9 days ago

Are you still nursing Eleanor? I'm sorry you are feeling discouraged... praying for you...hugs! (nt) - tentexans 9 days ago

I was wondering about the nursing part as well... - six4me 9 days ago

She completely weaned about a month ago, but my "fertility" returns 3 mos PP even when bfing exclusively. - tiddlywinks 9 days ago

even though mine used to return right after baby dropped one feeding (about 4-6 months pp), with my last it didn't return until about 2 months after complete weaning, even though i had signs the whole time... so, it could still happen :) (nt) - mommy_i_am 9 days ago

Oh that is so hard. Curious.... - pugsnkids 9 days ago

We are not... - tiddlywinks 9 days ago

29. */*/*/*/* Today is Wednesday, November 11, 2009 *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Dbaas 9 days ago (1)

30. */*/*/*/* Cravings & Aversions -- What are you hankering for or avoiding this week? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Dbaas 9 days ago (3)

I think i'm over my egg, hot sauce, sugar kick. Thank goodness! (nt) - Dbaas 9 days ago

Steak!!!!! (nt) - mother2many 9 days ago

31. */*/*/*/* What icon describes how you're feeling today? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Dbaas 9 days ago (21)

Not for any reason...ok well those stark white pg tests gave me hope...LOL (nt) - Dbaas 9 days ago

Need to hurry up and clean for company this weekend, but would rather sit around studying FF BFP charts just for obsessing purposes (nt) - tentexans 9 days ago

so sleepy...congested baby = restless sleeping for both of us... (nt) - mama-san 9 days ago

Just because I am not experiencing any pms symptoms..it does put the thought in my head I could possibly be pregnant, time will tell. (nt) - mom2twelve 9 days ago

What day do you think you ovulated? (nt) - tentexans 9 days ago

Today I am 6 days dpo (nt) - mom2twelve 9 days ago

I thought you had a +OPK on the same day as me, I'm 3dpo. Are you temping? Praying that we are all blessed! :) (nt) - tentexans 9 days ago

I thought I had the +opk on thurs last week so that is why I say six... I also really think the opk I bought was a joke. My natural symptoms outweighed the tests by far. (nt) - mom2twelve 9 days ago

I'm glad you got some natural symptoms...it was my first time using OPK too... (m) - tentexans 9 days ago

I hope so! If you need some extra HPTs to test like a silly woman, I have extras!! LOL (nt) - MommyScott 9 days ago

Thanks Christina, I have my stash but I am trying to be self controled so my hopes don't go up and down! (nt) - mom2twelve 9 days ago

Blah, sometimes the ADHD in dh drives me crazy, I've been asking him to get back on meds, but he's not interested (nt) - dutch-dancer 9 days ago

lotta think' going on (nt) - Amanda 9 days ago

i'm feeling quite abandoned, taken advantage of and unprotected... i just feel like there is no one caring for me (aside from God). (nt) - mommy_i_am 9 days ago

How can I help? I'd love to do something for you that makes you feel cared for and appreciated (((hugs))) that is the worst feeling and i go there sometimes myself (nt) - Dbaas 9 days ago

thanks, amber. there's just a lot going on and i am expected to be the one to take care of it all... some of this stuff isn't even stuff that i SHOULD be responsible for, but people keep pushing responsibility off on me... i'm just having a hard time holding it together, and this pregnancy has just been so stressful that i'm being pushed over the edge... i just wish that people would at least acknowledge that i am carrying a child and that i should not be the one to "help" them through whatever their crisis is at the moment...thank you for caring. at least here i can vent without hurting s/o's feelings. you guys haven't done anything... you're great! :) (nt) - mommy_i_am 9 days ago

(((Great BIG hugs, Kelly))) and lots of prayers. You really need to focus on yourself and your babies right now. Saying "no" to them won't make their world fall apart, I promise. If all else fails tell em' the doc said so. I'll call you soon...OR you could make a short trip north and come visit me - would be a great way to unwind! ;-) (nt) - mother2many 9 days ago

i would lvoe to say NO... or rather H#!! NO! to them... but they are so manipulative and deceitful and threatening that i feel like i HAVE to comply... i hate feeling that way. i know that i need to focus on me and the babies right now, and today everyone else around here found that out too (LOL). man, i would lvoe to come visit, but with money the way it is, it isn't even possible. just keep us in your prayers. things have been really really rough lately. (nt) - mommy_i_am 9 days ago

((Hugs)) (nt) - dutch-dancer 9 days ago

I think I have whatever stomach bug Lauren had the other day. :-( No puking or fever, just a really bad stomach ache. (nt) - mother2many 9 days ago

32. */*/*/*/* Today's Poll -- Traditional or Modern Baby Shower (s) *\*\*\*\* Poll - Dbaas 9 days ago (26)

We had a "traditional" shower for my first son (which I thought was a BLAST) and for subsequent children we had "modern" showers, Dh and I attended (nt) - Dbaas 9 days ago

I had a really traditional first one (didn't know the sex so got all necessities besides clothes), then one for #3 and #4, all women but more modern style. (nt) - tentexans 9 days ago

I had a traditional shower for my first 2...then for the rest of the kids our church gives the mom a shower after the baby is born so that the mom and the baby are the guests of honors. I have loved every one of them. (nt) - mom2twelve 9 days ago

I had a traditional baby shower for the 1st 2 then on the third I got a surprise diaper shower from the ladies in my playgroup. For this one we aren't getting anything!! (nt) - mommacat 9 days ago

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