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Welcome! Do you have a large family, and are pregnant with another child or trying to conceive when people are convinced you have enough? Having another child can be trying, particularly if you have several other children at home already and/or feel the intense pressure from family and friends to stop. Share the unique trials of TTC and pregnancy with other moms who are want another child and already have Lots of Kids!

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1. *%*%*%*%* Today is Monday, March 8th, 2010 *%*%*%*%* (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago (1)

2. *%*%*%*%* RTAs and Reposts *%*%*%*%* (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago (1)

3. *!*!*!* Roll Call ~ Please Check In *!*!*!* (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago (77)

*** 1st Trimester Moms *** (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago

Christina 33 PG with #6 (4 weeks 5 days) (nt) - OneProudMommy 4 days ago

Shannon 35, 8wks 5days with #9 (nt) - mommy2jkserjlj 4 days ago

Tania (35), 9w 5d pg with #9 (nt) - LottaLittles 4 days ago

Veronica (36), 11w2d with #9. (nt) - tentexans 4 days ago

Danielle, 7 wks 6 days...going with Ob's dd for now. (nt) - six4me 4 days ago

Shannon (32) expecting #5, 6w2d - hoping I can still sign in here after my ultrasound today! (nt) - shannoncp 4 days ago

Praying Shannon! (nt) - tentexans 4 days ago

. (nt) - Dbaas 4 days ago

*** 2nd Trimester Moms *** (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago

Stephanie&Joe (34), Sariah (11), Rachel (10), Mason (8), Liam (6), Kaden (5), Jaylen (3), Evan (2), & Adelyn Due July 2010 (nt) - Slingnmom 4 days ago

Kate, 38, 14 weeks with #7 (nt) - tiddlywinks 4 days ago

Welcome to the 2nd trimester! WooHoo! (nt) - Slingnmom 4 days ago

2nd trimester already?? Yahoooooo! (nt) - Dbaas 4 days ago

Michelle (38) & Martin (40) w/ 5B, 0G, ^6^s, and 14weeks 4days pg with #6 (Baby M).... All is going well, - SevenMs 4 days ago

Meg (34) 22w5d with 2 girls Ruby and Lyla :) (nt) - 3pink1blue 4 days ago

I love those names! Are you feeling kicks and jabs yet? (nt) - kiddaw 4 days ago

Thanks Erica I think they are cute and yes they are very kicky I LOVE IT!!! Baby A seems to be much more active but maybe just where she is? (nt) - 3pink1blue 4 days ago

Angel (32), 19.3wks pregnant with #6! (nt) - mamakitty 4 days ago

Christi age 39, with 15 kiddos, 14 weeks with #16! WOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO 2ND TRIMESTER!!!!!!! (nt) - Christi_Momof15 2 days ago

Great Feeling isn't it...... (nt) - SevenMs 2 days ago

Claire, 22 weeks with #4! (nt) - Claire 36 minutes ago

*** 3rd Trimester Moms *** (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago

~Sara~(31) 38w with #5. Feeling very heavy and very pregnant. This is "the other 2ww." (nt) - babyholic 5 days ago

SO TRUE, Sara! I said the same thing just last week! LOL.. your babe will be here very soon :) (nt) - mommy_i_am 4 days ago

Anita (38), 32w5d with #7. Been having computer problems so haven't been around much lately. (nt) - jitja 4 days ago

Christina (25) 33w1d pregnant with #6 (boy #3) finally feeling the push to get things done before baby gets here! (nt) - MommyScott 4 days ago

beth (35) 32 weeks with baby #6 (nt) - proudmommy5 4 days ago

Amanda, 34 weeks w/ #7 :) 41 days to go! (nt) - Amanda 4 days ago

Kim, 35wks pg with #7. (nt) - mother2many 4 days ago

Vanessa, 40, 34w4d with Emma. The rib pain is really bad and I'm ready to be done! (nt) - pugsnkids 4 days ago

Vanessa, can I just say I SOOOOO feel your pain?? (((((((BIGHUGS)))))))) I can't believe I (we / all of us!) still have 4-8 weeks ahead of us still, OY! (nt) - MommyScott 4 days ago

Denise(37) #11 on way, 29wks. 5days with a boy. (nt) - momto10plus 3 days ago

I keep getting that rib pain, too. First time in 5 pregnancies for me! What is up with baby sticking feet/butt up that far? (nt) - babyholic 3 days ago

it's like pelvic joint pain. cartilidge loosen from hormones even in the ribs, ugg. (nt) - Catherine 3 days ago

*** Recent Grads -- New Baby *** (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago

Kelly (29) with Oskar here! (nt) - mommy_i_am 4 days ago

Kirsty 35 with Owen 8 days old (nt) - Kizzymum 4 days ago

Catherine (44) with #14 Keith 3 weeks - Catherine 4 days ago

He is so beautiful Catherine! (nt) - mommydoodle 4 days ago

what a little heartbreaker! (nt) - MommyScott 3 days ago

. (nt) - jitja 2 days ago

*** TTC Moms *** (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago

Holly (41) w/5 ~ looking at an interesting cycle for once. Started progesterone for insurance. (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago

.. (nt) - room4more 5 days ago

wishes, prayers, and lots of fingers crossed...... (nt) - SevenMs 4 days ago

Amber (39) TTC #4! (((hugs))) everyone! (nt) - Dbaas 4 days ago

, Hugs, and lots of good luck wishes for ya.... - SevenMs 4 days ago

sent you a pm! (nt) - Dbaas 4 days ago

sent ya back one..... (nt) - SevenMs 4 days ago

Sending you some ((((HUGS)))) today! Soon girl, soon! (nt) - HollysTribe 4 days ago

Still here and begining to feel I should move boards to not trying or just giving up (nt) - fiona9 4 days ago

((((HUGS)))) I know how you feel. I'm sorry. (nt) - HollysTribe 4 days ago

Joanne ttc #10 (nt) - mommydoodle 4 days ago

Wendy (32) just waiting for AF to arrive so we can start ttc #5 ... although not like i'm just waiting for AF hahahaha (nt) - javamommy 4 days ago

Laura, 35, 5 kiddos. HTC #6............waiting.......................waiting..... ............................ (nt) - laurazim 4 days ago

*** Not TTA/TTC Moms *** (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago

Michele 37, w/9. Parking here, for now. Coming to terms with being okay with "here". (nt) - room4more 5 days ago

((hugs)) (nt) - duedrop 4 days ago

. (nt) - Dbaas 4 days ago

((((HUGS)))) (nt) - HollysTribe 4 days ago

(((Hugs))).... - SevenMs 4 days ago

that had been a great chart too Michele :( (nt) - Amanda 4 days ago

Sorry,...I'll come & join you (nt) - Jenswrens 3 days ago

I had to think about it for a couple of days, but concluded that this is where I am right now, cd 29, 5dpo what the?!!? I'd ask someone to look at my chart, - Jenswrens 3 days ago

*** On-Hold (Long or Short Term) *** (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago

On hold until at least June :( (nt) - duedrop 4 days ago

(((HUGS)))...to the good and the bad points of being on Hold.... - SevenMs 4 days ago

Lacy 24, w/3 - lassie_21 4 days ago

*** LOK Lurkers, Wannabes, All-Dones, and other Friends. *** (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago

Monica 34, w/6 here & 1 DD in Heaven. Wishing I could sign in under "Confused?" (nt) - boilerbabies7 44 minutes ago

*** Over 40 Club *** (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago

Holly ~ feeling rejuvinated! (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago

... (nt) - SevenMs 4 days ago

Joanne here and feeling very hopeful for this month! (nt) - mommydoodle 4 days ago

Good luck!! (nt) - Catherine 4 days ago

4. *%*%*%*%* Appointments and Updates *%*%*%*%* (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago (14)

Just got back from check-up at hospital - jitja 4 days ago

. (nt) - Dbaas 4 days ago

..Gotta love the good news... (nt) - SevenMs 4 days ago

see ob doc tomorrow (nt) - proudmommy5 4 days ago

Going for my repeat ultrasound today. Does anyone want to say a pray that I'll see my little bean?? Hoping it's not a blighted ovum, but a happy little baby. (nt) - shannoncp 4 days ago

its still a bit early tho- but i do hope you can see your peanut ;) (nt) - Amanda 4 days ago

I agree! Don't panic yet. 6 weeks is still early to see a heartbeat. (nt) - tiddlywinks 4 days ago

You've got my prayers! I hope you prove that mw wrong and your little bean is happily growing away in there! (nt) - kiddaw 4 days ago

I start my weekly appts this Friday! I'm so excited to be at this point! (nt) - mother2many 4 days ago

OB appt. on Thursday then start to go every two weeks WOW! (nt) - 3pink1blue 4 days ago

1st OB vist Wednesday. (nt) - mommy2jkserjlj 4 days ago

Sono and bw on Thursday (nt) - Dbaas 4 days ago

Prayers, Fingers Crossed, and lots of HUGS...... (nt) - SevenMs 4 days ago

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

6 dpo ~ been cramping for a couple of days again. Started progesterone, hopefully that will calm everything. I'm hoping I didn't wait to long to start progesterone. (nt) - HollysTribe 4 days ago

. (nt) - Dbaas 4 days ago

& Fingers Crossed (nt) - SevenMs 4 days ago

wow, that IS an interesting chart! I think your timing is great too (m) - kiddaw 4 days ago

pleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleaseplease! (nt) - tiddlywinks 4 days ago

.... (nt) - 3pink1blue 4 days ago

I'm rootin' for ya, girl!!!!!! (nt) - laurazim 4 days ago

No clue. I could go in for a consult with my dr., but I'm not sure what I'd get out of it. At this point, I'm just trying to learn a much-needed lesson in patience, and taking care of myself. (nt) - laurazim 4 days ago

6. *%*%*%*%* AF Late? - Who's Testing? BFP?--or BFN? *%*%*%*%* (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago (1)

7. *%*%*%*%* What's the Buzz -- How was your weekend? What's planned for the week ahead? *%*%*%*%* (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago (6)

We went out to eat A LOT and subsequently feel like crapola because of it (we were SOOO lazy this weekend) I did get ready for a consignment sale which was work (m) - kiddaw 4 days ago

Had a mixed weekend... started off great, but ended up awful! (m) - mother2many 4 days ago

good luck on getting all your ducks in a row :) (nt) - Amanda 4 days ago

what a bomb to drop on you guys! Geeze! Do you have any other ideas of a different property? (m) - kiddaw 4 days ago

Oh yuck...I'm sorry Kim... hoping things can go as smoothly as possible. Hugs! (nt) - tentexans 4 days ago

8. *!*!*!*!*!*!*!* New Moms -- Join us at the LOK Playgroup (link inside) *!*!*!*!*!*!*!* - HollysTribe 5 days ago (1)

9. Wow Holly, you got a head-start on the board this week. =) Maybe I'm just up WAY too late tonight...lol. (nt) - babyholic 5 days ago (5)

It's good for me - means I can actually post on a Monday instead of Tuesday. (nt) - jitja 4 days ago

me too! lol (nt) - duedrop 4 days ago

Glad I was able to set up last night. It was quiet on the board last night, so that made it easy to do. (nt) - HollysTribe 4 days ago

thanks for all the work you do setting it up! (nt) - kiddaw 4 days ago

10. OK, so I know that I haven't been around for a while. We have been having computer trobles and having to go between a laptop that is really slow and desktop that is unrealiable. - jitja 4 days ago (5)

Hi, good to see you in here again! That's wonderful news about your friend, hope they both continue to thrive1 (nt) - duedrop 4 days ago

welcome back! (nt) - MommyScott 4 days ago

Welcome back! Glad to see you. And so happy to hear the twins are doing well! (nt) - Dbaas 4 days ago

Glad you're back and glad to hear about your friends little ones.... (nt) - SevenMs 4 days ago

11. thank you girls for the support over the weekend (m) - kiddaw 4 days ago (3)

that's what we're here for! :D Dump when ya need to LOL! (nt) - MommyScott 4 days ago

You are so wonderful Erica, sorry you are having a hard time and ANYTHING I can do to help, I will! Dump away my friend (((hugs))) (nt) - Dbaas 4 days ago

12. Okay mamas, I needs some names, any names, all names.... please help. what are your children's names? - xixstar 4 days ago (36)

mine - Amanda 4 days ago

Wow Amanda, I hadn't known all the names of your children. Beautiful! (nt) - Dbaas 4 days ago

what do you think if i named this one Justin Other? (nt) - Amanda 4 days ago

ROFLOL!!! (nt) - mommy_i_am 4 days ago

we're kind of in the same place, nothing has really stuck out to us *ahem* or rather DH... :) and so I'm still at square one as well (nt) - MommyScott 4 days ago

Here's mine.... - mommy2jkserjlj 4 days ago

Love the name Shelbie! (nt) - Dbaas 4 days ago

We havent' decided on a name either. LOL! Here are my kids names... - mother2many 4 days ago

Hmmmm I feel like Noah really flows well in that list :) (nt) - Dbaas 4 days ago

I agree..Noah just fits so nicely!!! (nt) - tentexans 4 days ago

Aww thanks ladies, I think I might just have to agree! :-) (nt) - mother2many 4 days ago

We have a romance novel theme going with our kids (m) - kiddaw 4 days ago

We aren't really into nicknames either - six4me 4 days ago

Well, ours is a mix and we do have lots of nicknames... but here they are... - tentexans 4 days ago

Ohhhhh, *LOVE*..... - six4me 4 days ago

We're like this too. We don't reuse letters. (nt) - Slingnmom 4 days ago

Well I bombed that from the start... I thought "Joe and Jenna" would be adorable for my TWO kids...haha, if I only knew what God had in mind for us!! (nt) - tentexans 3 days ago

Ours are: - mommy_i_am 4 days ago

Have you tried Nymbler? - msjennbug 4 days ago

Ours are Daniel Adam, Bruce Joseph and Adelina Elizabeth... (nt) - Dbaas 4 days ago

Our kids... (m) - Denise1066 4 days ago

Here's ours - HollysTribe 4 days ago

Our names...(eck, my list seems so short!) - shannoncp 4 days ago

We have: (m) - laurazim 4 days ago

We have.... - jitja 4 days ago

Here are our names: - Slingnmom 4 days ago

thanks for all the names... I think the one stumbling block to us having several more kids will be naming them! ;) (nt) - xixstar 4 days ago

I'm joining in a little late... (m) - babyholic 3 days ago

Dillon, Jasmine, Levi, Isabel, Tessa, Keegan, Anya, and Mateo. We are considering Caden and Safiya or Lyla for the kids we are adopting. (nt) - PaulaK 3 days ago

We've got a Jacob, Sean, Callum, Harry, Annabel & George (nt) - Jenswrens 3 days ago

Mine - OneProudMommy 2 days ago

Ours are called Jade Leigh, Joshua Ryan, Amber Marie, Mollie Emily, Ieva Rose, Ella Mae and Harry Luis - amberjade 2 days ago

Ethan Bryce, Noah Tyler, Sawyer Quinn, Wyatt Christian, Jada Faith, Ava Hope. (nt) - janemomofsix 2 days ago

Heres ours.. - Luv2bmom yesterday, 09:43AM

Well, guess I should add mine... - SevenMs 25 minutes ago

13. ARGGGGHHH! Every cycle my fertility meds need "preauthorization" (m) - Dbaas 4 days ago (6)

Okkkkkk false alarm at the eleven hour, my insurance came through. Meds will be delivered as scheduled tomorrow, shew.. (nt) - Dbaas 4 days ago

Gotta Love em' Gotta Hate em' (nt) - SevenMs 4 days ago

yessirreeee! (nt) - Dbaas 4 days ago

oooh we've had our fair share of "excuses" on meds from the insurance company lately too (m) - kiddaw 4 days ago

Thanks! If it gets me a baby in the end, it will all be worth it. (nt) - Dbaas 4 days ago

14. WELL, i have finally gotten around to writing the birth story.... - mommy_i_am 4 days ago (14)

Amazing birth! Way to go!! And congratulations! (nt) - Dbaas 4 days ago

Wow and Congrats!!!!! - SevenMs 4 days ago

sooooo sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 (nt) - 3pink1blue 4 days ago

Amazing story! He is precious! (nt) - tentexans 4 days ago

awww great job momma~!!! He's beautiful and jsut the kind of encouragment I needed (nt) - javamommy 4 days ago

aww i love it! congrats! (nt) - Amanda 4 days ago

What a beautiful little boy! Congratulations!!! (nt) - shannoncp 4 days ago

What a little sweetie! Great story...congratulations! (nt) - laurazim 4 days ago

Great story and great job to you! Oskar is a sweet baby. Congrats!!!! (nt) - mommy2jkserjlj 4 days ago

great story tfs! (nt) - Catherine 4 days ago

WOW! Kelly I am so proud of you and Joey! How great is our God and how marvelous are His works! CONGRATS to you and your beautiful family! :-) (nt) - mother2many 4 days ago

Wonderful birthstory, wonderful babe pictures! Congratulations on such a sweet success-you did wonderful and the birth story was exciting and awe inpiring! (nt) - kiddaw 3 days ago

So exciting!! Great story, gorgeous pics, gorgeous baby boy! congrats!! (nt) - Jenswrens 3 days ago

15. Baby Owen has arrived (tmi birth story ) m - Kizzymum 4 days ago (17)

Congrats & Prayers for Baby Owen... (nt) - SevenMs 4 days ago

Congrats...and of course I love his name ;) (nt) - pugsnkids 4 days ago

Welcome Owen, prayers for him to keep growing and doing well! (nt) - tentexans 4 days ago

Welcome Owen and praying he continues to do well!! (nt) - javamommy 4 days ago

Thankful he is doing well now. Praying for continued improvement. Congratulations to you and your family! (nt) - Dbaas 4 days ago

Congrats...and prayers for continued progress!! (nt) - Luv2bmom 4 days ago

Congrats! hope he comes home soon! (nt) - Amanda 4 days ago

Congratulations! Welcome Owen! (nt) - tiddlywinks 4 days ago

Congratulations Kirsty!!! Welcome to the World Owen!!! (nt) - Denise1066 4 days ago

Welcome Owen, sending prayers your way for his continued health! (nt) - shannoncp 4 days ago

Congratulations! Prayers for continued growing for baby Owen. (nt) - jitja 4 days ago

Congrats Kirsty! I hope he comes home soon! (nt) - Catherine 4 days ago

CONGRATS!!!! (nt) - mother2many 4 days ago

congratulations! It sounds like he had a rough start poor guy! I am so glad he is working on getting healthy and strong! (M) - kiddaw 3 days ago

Positive Thoughts and Prayers for his continued improvement. Sorry you had such a rough, unexpected start, but glad he's here and doing better! (nt) - babyholic 3 days ago

Congratulations! (nt) - Jenswrens 3 days ago

16. Haven't posted in a while but need to share with someone. - tenessee10 4 days ago (14)

Well..... - shannoncp 4 days ago

Thanks for the words of encouragement, I think things will go well. (nt) - tenessee10 3 days ago

Congratulations!!! - Denise1066 4 days ago

Thank you - tenessee10 3 days ago

I have no advice either, but wanted to say congrats! (nt) - mother2many 4 days ago

Many thanks! (nt) - tenessee10 3 days ago

Congrats Carolyn! - Catherine 4 days ago

Thanks Catherine - tenessee10 3 days ago

I have no advice but.. - LottaLittles 4 days ago

Thank you!! (nt) - tenessee10 3 days ago

I jsut wanted to say congrats I think it would be wonderful to be a grandma and mommy at the same time. I wish I had some advice but let me just say your daughter sounds like she's very much loved and supported and thats the most important thing right now! (nt) - javamommy 3 days ago

No advice sorry but Congratulations! I think it might be a situation that could be very exciting, and bonding and one that will feel totally natural when you get used to it! (nt) - Jenswrens 3 days ago

Congrats!! I think everything will work out fine. Hoping your PPAF shows soon! (nt) - Luv2bmom 2 days ago

17. Thanks for all the prayers...had my second ultrasound today.... - shannoncp 4 days ago (19)

Congrats on the beautiful HB! (nt) - Amanda 4 days ago

Yeahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!! Praise God for the wonderful news. So happy for you! (nt) - tentexans 4 days ago

What a relief! congrats!! (nt) - Dbaas 4 days ago

Yay!!! Wonderful news!!! (nt) - Denise1066 4 days ago

. (nt) - tiddlywinks 4 days ago

What a blessing!!!! (nt) - MommyScott 4 days ago

Yeahhhh!!!! Now its time to - SevenMs 4 days ago

You crack me up, we are truly kindred spirits (m) - Dbaas 4 days ago

yay! congrats! (nt) - mommy_i_am 4 days ago

WONDERFUL NEWS!!! I'm soooo happy for you!!!!!! (nt) - six4me 4 days ago

. (nt) - jitja 4 days ago

Thanks be to God!!!!! What a lovely thing to see...... (nt) - laurazim 4 days ago

awww thats great Shannon!!!!big hugs to you! (nt) - javamommy 4 days ago

woohoo great news! (nt) - Catherine 4 days ago

So happy for you! Congratulations! (nt) - LottaLittles 4 days ago

CONGRATULATIONS!!! So happy you stuck with your instinct and I just knew everything sounded right on! I am glad you can put the mw in her place as she stands very corrected! (nt) - kiddaw 3 days ago

Yay! Congrats! I am so happy you got to see it and have rejuvenated spirits about this pregnancy. =) (nt) - babyholic 3 days ago

How wonderful! Congrats!! (nt) - Jenswrens 3 days ago

18. unexpected! input from extended (over the "standard" one year) breastfeeding mamas needed :) - MommyScott 4 days ago (18)

ive heard of women who did it but i havent so no advice :P - Amanda 4 days ago

I do hope to be able to do that - MommyScott 4 days ago

Sorry I haven't relactated.... (m) - tentexans 4 days ago

would love it! - MommyScott 4 days ago

Marissa weaned about a week before Melanie was born (m) - Denise1066 4 days ago

oh that's good to hear! - MommyScott 4 days ago

For me.... - six4me 4 days ago

will keep ya posted! I hope it works out (nt) - MommyScott 4 days ago

idk.... every time i have offered it to a weaned toddler they just looked at me like i was crazy! i hope it works out well for you, though :) (nt) - mommy_i_am 4 days ago

LOL that was my Peter, he looked at me like "silly mommy, what are you doing?" (nt) - MommyScott 4 days ago

sigh...feeling very much in the minority here - I've never nursed. So no advice, but I'm wishing you lots of luck! (nt) - shannoncp 4 days ago

Thank you Shannon (nt) - MommyScott 4 days ago

I *had* to wean Joshua when I was preggo with Kateri because it hurt so much...and because, really, there was not a whole lot there anyway. (m) - laurazim 4 days ago

what a beautiful story :) thank you for sharing! (nt) - MommyScott 4 days ago

no btdt advice, but wishing you luck! - xixstar 4 days ago

. - MommyScott 3 days ago

I have offered to my weaned toddlers, but they never got back into it. After latching once they just "put it away" as something they were still done with. (m) - babyholic 3 days ago

19. Pic of Owen (nt) - Kizzymum 4 days ago (6)

aww.. how long til he comes home? (nt) - Amanda 4 days ago

Probably near his due date April 28th. (nt) - Kizzymum 3 days ago

Precious baby. (nt) - mommy2jkserjlj 4 days ago

What a cutie... - six4me 3 days ago

Thankyou and Big hugs m - Kizzymum 2 days ago

20. another couple of pic of Owen off the ventilator (nt) - Kizzymum 4 days ago (11)

He's so beautiful! (nt) - jitja 4 days ago

so sweet! (nt) - Catherine 4 days ago

Lovely.....what a handsome little fella, and check out the hair! (nt) - laurazim 4 days ago

What a precious baby boy! (nt) - mom2twelve 4 days ago

He's beautiful! Congratulations! (nt) - LottaLittles 3 days ago

He's perfect!! I'm so happy for you! (nt) - tiddlywinks 3 days ago

He's so adorable, and I love his sweet fuzzy hair all over. =) (nt) - babyholic 3 days ago

What a gorgous little boy! So handsome! Thank you for sharing his pics. I pray he is home soon. (nt) - shannoncp 3 days ago

He is adorable! (nt) - duedrop 3 days ago

What an amazing picture!!! (nt) - six4me 3 days ago

21. *whispers so babe dont hear me and flip like a rebellious kid* i think babe flipped today while scrubbing floors... pray s/he stays head down please!! (nt) - Amanda 4 days ago (6)

*whispers back* Consider it done! (nt) - laurazim 4 days ago

*wispers* YAY Larry!!!!! :-) (nt) - mother2many 4 days ago

ha ha ha, well, I hope babe gets nice n' comfy DOWN and stays put that way! (nt) - kiddaw 3 days ago

Yay! got everything crossed for you (nt) - duedrop 3 days ago

You know what that means! No more floor scrubbing until the baby comes! (nt) - tiddlywinks 3 days ago

22. Grrr can i vent for a moment??? - javamommy 4 days ago (8)

I'm sorry she was so insensitive :( and really, what does step dad know about being pregnant??? (nt) - MommyScott 4 days ago

eek. How insensitive. I hope you are pg really soon. (nt) - Catherine 4 days ago

Oh wow! I don't even know how to comment to that except I'm sorry SHE felt that way. ugh! What did you say back if you don't mind me asking? (nt) - kiddaw 3 days ago

I honestly didnt know what to say.I mean what do you say?I'm sorry I didnt call you while I was busy crying and being upset and I took care of myself for once? (nt) - javamommy 3 days ago

I would have said that, LOL Maybe put her in her place a little. (nt) - Slingnmom 3 days ago

Sending you a big hug! Gosh, i can't believe they said those things! Totally insensitive and unnecessary, IMO. (nt) - duedrop 3 days ago

Wow!! I can't believe she was so insensitive...{{{HUGS}}} (nt) - Luv2bmom 2 days ago

23. *+*+*+*+* Today is Tuesday,March 9, 2009 *+*+*+*+* (nt) - proudmommy5 3 days ago (1)

24. *+*+*+*+* IPS/RPS -- Preggo (or hopefully preggo) Moms, what "joys and pains" are you dealing with? *+*+*+*+* (nt) - proudmommy5 3 days ago (12)

a belly that reminds me of rough seas in Perfect Storm.. limbs stretching, shaking, rolling and smashing together!! this pregnancy is going so fast :/ (nt) - Amanda 3 days ago

WAHHHH!!! I can't sleep on my belly any more!! (nt) - tiddlywinks 3 days ago

Joy: pooching out, feeling some tiny movements Pain: this week I will (God willing) pass the milestone of when I lost the last baby (12 weeks). (nt) - tentexans 3 days ago

(((HUGS))) I know how hard that "milestone" is. Prayers for peace and comfort in this next week. (nt) - mother2many 3 days ago

I know this week will be hard for Veronica, ((hugs)) will be thinking of you!! (nt) - shannoncp 3 days ago

Many more intense bh's and cervix jabs! Like he feels the need to let me know he's coming soon. ;-) (nt) - mother2many 3 days ago

I am exhausted but have total insomnia?! I only had insomnia with one other pregnancy-11 years ago and I'm too old to be this tired and not sleep NOW! lol (nt) - kiddaw 3 days ago

Unbearable rib pain! But, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Just a smidge over 5 weeks to go. (nt) - pugsnkids 3 days ago

Stomach/GI Distress and Bug..... Need Gentle Hugs and Lots of Prayers. - SevenMs 3 days ago

aww, I hope you are feeling better. I'm glad baby M's heartbeat is great. What a pita to deal with a bug and BS. (nt) - Catherine 3 days ago

Sending prayers, hoping for the best. Glad baby M's HB is great, but take care of yourself too! How awful to deal with a stomach bug when you have diabetes! (nt) - shannoncp 2 days ago

25. *+*+*+*+* 28, 30, 31 -- Post and additions or changes you'd like made to the TTC/PG calendar. *+*+*+*+* (nt) - proudmommy5 3 days ago (1)

26. How many cups of *water* do you drink a day? How many cups of no water liquid (tea, juice, coffee, soda, etc) do you get a day? (nt) - MommyScott 3 days ago (14)

i drink about 12-15 cups (i have a quart jug and fill it about 4-5 times) i dont drink anything other than water anymore :) (finally!!) (nt) - Amanda 3 days ago

That's awesome Amanda...I hope to get there! (nt) - tentexans 3 days ago

it aint easy! i ONLY had diet dew for a long time.. but i feel much better physically and mentally on just water now- and my sinus's finally cleared! - Amanda 3 days ago

Right now in my first trimester I'm struggling with plain water... I probably have 4 cups a day... in addition to 2 cups of tea and 2 diet sodas (I know... but it settles my stomach), occasionally a glass of milk (nt) - tentexans 3 days ago

I found that sodas settle my stomach too...thats odd I thought. (nt) - kiddaw 3 days ago

I don't really know... - six4me 3 days ago

First trimester is about survival most of the time anyway - MommyScott 3 days ago

I drink around 80oz of water a day (4-20oz bottles of water or 3- 32oz in a huge cup dh brought home from Hardees one day LOL). I also drink OJ, milk and tea throughout the day - not sure of the amount. (nt) - mother2many 3 days ago

I'm shooting for 10 glasses of water in addition to drinking a bit of tea, coffee or a soda (nt) - MommyScott 3 days ago

Water? Er. probably only 16 ounces. Other than that (liquid ect.) probably 48ish ounces...I try to make a deal with myself (m) - kiddaw 3 days ago

I kind of do the same thing - MommyScott 3 days ago

I drink at least one cup of joe each morning (most mornings its two), one juice glass (about 4oz) of organic OJ, and 48 + oz of water (brita filtered) each day. (nt) - Dbaas 3 days ago

I'm drinking about 12+ cups of water... and usually nothing else... maybe I'll drink 1-1.5 cups of milk if I do a protein drink. I only like water, honestly. - xixstar 3 days ago

27. Well, umm.. I guess I was wrong when I thought last month was a no-go (m) - JulieE 3 days ago (17)

WoooHooooo!!!!! Congrats!!! (nt) - six4me 3 days ago

LOL :D Congratulations!! (nt) - MommyScott 3 days ago

CONGRATULATIONS (ROFL, just don't let em put it in the mouth!) I know I felt the SAME way about last month!! (nt) - kiddaw 3 days ago

YEAHHHH!!!!!! Congrats!! (nt) - javamommy 3 days ago

Awesome! (((hugs))) (nt) - babyholic 3 days ago

Awwww, congrats!!! Happy & Healthy 9 months to you. (nt) - msjennbug 3 days ago

Congratulations! (nt) - Dbaas 3 days ago

Wonderful news, congratulations!!!! (nt) - shannoncp 3 days ago

WHOO-HOO!!!!! Congrats and LOL about the toothbrush! cute! (nt) - mother2many 3 days ago

woohoo that is sooo great!!!! (nt) - proudmommy5 3 days ago

woohoo, glad his "headache" didn't ruin things afterall. (nt) - Catherine 3 days ago

Yay! Fantastic news! Lol at you taking pics of your tooth brush (nt) - duedrop 3 days ago

Yay! I want one of those toothbrushes too one day! Congrats! (nt) - Jenswrens 3 days ago

~*~CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS!~*~ Great news! ~*~ (nt) - Slingnmom 3 days ago

Congratulations! - LottaLittles 2 days ago

Yyyaaaayyyyyy!!!! (nt) - jitja 2 days ago

28. This is terrible... (m) - babyholic 3 days ago (9)

awww it happens, you are currently TWO people, makes life more challenging! Very soon Sage will be here (((hugs))) (nt) - Dbaas 3 days ago

I kwym... - mother2many 3 days ago

we're all getting so close! Wanna have a "eat lots of chocolate" party together while we wait?? (nt) - MommyScott 3 days ago

I'd love to, but then I would have to deal with the heartburn! lol (nt) - babyholic 3 days ago

LOL oh yea, gotta love the heart burn :-& (that's a throwing up smiley LOL) (nt) - MommyScott 3 days ago

Noooooo!! time to be healthy! lol (nt) - Amanda 3 days ago

LOL yes, it's always this last stretch that gets me... I get depressed and give in to all those bad cravings I've been denying myself : / PRAY FOR ME AMANDA! LOL (nt) - MommyScott 3 days ago

just chant "a moment on my lips, forever on my hips" and walk away lol (nt) - Amanda 3 days ago

29. I had a good ol' braxton hicks contraction just a little bit ago.... - MommyScott 3 days ago (4)

. (nt) - Dbaas 3 days ago

Yup! (nt) - mother2many 3 days ago

hugs! (nt) - duedrop 2 days ago

30. What do you ladies know about ecological breastfeeding and how does it work, practically speaking, with lots of children? (nt) - MommyScott 3 days ago (12)

Isn't that the same as EBF?? Trying to get the terms straight in my head LOL... - mother2many 3 days ago

in principal, they're the same, except I think "ecological breastfeeding" has a few requirements that have to be met to be 99% effective as a method of birthcontrol for the first 6 months PP - MommyScott 3 days ago

thats exactly what i did and my period took 2 years to come back! (nt) - Amanda 3 days ago

How quickly did your cycles return with your other babies and what did you do differently?? (nt) - MommyScott 3 days ago

one at 12 1/2 months rest 3-6 months - Amanda 3 days ago

that's very encouraging :) - MommyScott 3 days ago

Ditto. Here, Kateri is going on 16 months old, and I am still in fertility limbo! Longest was with Eloise, and I think she was nearly 2 by the time my cycle finally came back. Man, I hope it comes back sooner than that this time around!!! lol (nt) - laurazim 2 days ago

I've used it with my last 6 children. It works incredibly well for me and I've found it fits our homeschooling, large family lifestyle just fine. (nt) - mama2nine 2 days ago

I did all that EXCEPT #4 and #5 (strictly)... - mother2many 2 days ago

I don't think I ever set out to be an ecological breastfeeder but I do follow the ideas listed except (m) - kiddaw 3 days ago

I think it has been easy for me because (m) - tentexans 2 days ago

31. DesertMother Update (multiple doc visits later): Hydrosalpinx; Waiting Game - DesertFather 3 days ago (4)

thanks for the update, I've been wondering how you guys are doing. - duedrop 3 days ago

Thanks for the update, been wondering how things were progressing. Hope for a smoother road ahead. (nt) - Jenswrens 3 days ago

Glad she's doing well and didn't need any surgery. Good luck with whatever the future may hold for you guys:) (nt) - ckmom 3 days ago

32. had my ob apt today and realized that I have less then 8 weeks to go and I have nothing ready. I still have like 35 diapers plus some covers to make. - proudmommy5 3 days ago (6)

get working on it!! im up to 18 really good ones.. i want 15 more (they'll work up to size 2 i think) (nt) - Amanda 3 days ago

me three ladies! I got 4 NB diapers done today LOL so I've got quite a few more to make. This is my month to get things done :D I want 3 dozen diapers and 10 covers all said and done (nt) - MommyScott 3 days ago

i am just now researching covers- thats yet to start! i want to try plastic covers but store doesnt have any smaller than 18 months (nt) - Amanda 3 days ago

a great place (with free shipping on all covers!) is Nicki's Diapers online (link inside) - MommyScott 3 days ago

The best covers I have ever used are the motherease ones. - tiddlywinks 2 days ago

33. I keep putting off calling my OB... - six4me 3 days ago (8)

and you've seen that beautiful heartbeat! I think they say your risk falls to something like 5percent at that point? I would be in ignorant bliss too if I were you! (nt) - kiddaw 3 days ago

I've miscarried after seeing a heartbeat before----twice!!! Ignorant bliss doesn't come full swing until my second trimester get here:(( (nt) - six4me 2 days ago

I'm so sorry! well, it puts a + in your corner anyway. I know how you must feel. I'm sorry it is so tough to enjoy the first trimester under the circumstances (nt) - kiddaw 2 days ago

I agree, ignorance is bliss! I got my own hcg results from 6w2d, and I have been obsessing over them needlessly... - shannoncp 2 days ago

I wouldn't worry about the hcgs now... remember how early you implanted? That is an incredibly good sign as far as viability!! You have a keeper! (nt) - tentexans 2 days ago

I don't believe I have heard that before!! Thanks ladies!! (nt) - six4me 2 days ago

I had read about it when worrying about my late implanter.... (link) - tentexans 2 days ago

34. A reminder to link up if you are blogging about your pregnancy - LottaLittles 2 days ago (1)

35. */*/*/*/* Today is Wednesday, March 10, 2010 *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Dbaas 2 days ago (1)

36. */*/*/*/* Cravings & Aversions -- What are you hankering for or avoiding this week? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Dbaas 2 days ago (2)

im averse to stupid people today and im craving sunshine-more of it! does that count!?? (nt) - Amanda 2 days ago

37. */*/*/*/* What icon describes how you're feeling today? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Dbaas 2 days ago (26)

26 hrs til bil/sil come over for breakfast- thus seeing my hugely pregnant belly and confirming any suspicions :P must clean and get groceries today (nt) - Amanda 2 days ago

Nauseous....wishing I could drink my coffee, but just the thought makes me gag! (nt) - mommy2jkserjlj 2 days ago

oh yeah coffee always makes me feel like that when I'm pregnant too....any chance you can stomach hot cocoa? i found at least if it comes back up it doesnt taste as bad lol (nt) - javamommy 2 days ago

I have been sticking to peppermint tea. It calmsmy tummy pretty well. (nt) - mommy2jkserjlj 2 days ago

Feeling sad but no idea why x (nt) - amberjade 2 days ago

...UGH!!!! Perpetually at this point. (nt) - six4me 2 days ago

Sad, lost my grandpop yesterday (thankfully I was with him when he passed), and tired because I work 7a-7p tomorrow on the same unit he died on. I dread going to work tomorrow! (nt) - shannoncp 2 days ago

I'm sorry Shannon...keeping him in my prayers and wishing you didn't have to work today (hugs). (nt) - tentexans 2 days ago

oh Shannon i'm so very sorry praying for peace within you. (nt) - javamommy 2 days ago

So sorry to hear this. Sending you lots of hugs and prayers (nt) - duedrop 2 days ago

OH geeze, what an emotional time for you. I am so sorry for your loss! (nt) - kiddaw 2 days ago

(((hugs))) (nt) - babyholic 2 days ago

So sorry for your loss Shannon (((hugs))) (nt) - jitja 2 days ago

I'm so sorry Shannon. Praying for you all. (nt) - LottaLittles yesterday, 12:36AM

Behind on housework, tired, nauseated, worried, excited, wishing I had a maid or ten (nt) - tentexans 2 days ago

I am here with ya Veronica!!!! (nt) - six4me 2 days ago

. (nt) - MommyScott 2 days ago

We've about kicked this sicknesses but!!! (nt) - javamommy 2 days ago

The sun is shining, the kids are playing outside and getting lots of Vit D, and the snow is all gone! I think baby dropped, too! (nt) - babyholic 2 days ago

the throw up bug has hit OUR house (did you girls send it my way?) I have SO much to do ...I'm feeling like maybe I am getting it or is it ms or sleep deprivation? I'm afraid to eat anything!! ugh. oh and the LAUNDRY! (insert melodramatic face here) (nt) - kiddaw 2 days ago

oh man, if you have what I/we have/had then I am so sorry...... Good news is that it only lasts a couple of days..... It will leave ya tired but you should be back up on your feet soon.... Drink fluid and sleep as much as possible.... (nt) - SevenMs 2 days ago

. (nt) - mommy_i_am 2 days ago

Tired, and the contrax aren't helping any! (nt) - mother2many 2 days ago

patient... woke to contractions and feel like I managed to will them away. - xixstar 2 days ago

Happy & thankful for my family (nt) - Jenswrens 2 days ago

38. */*/*/*/* Poll: Did you always know you would be an LOK mom? Did you always want lots of kids? *\*\*\*\* (nt) Poll - Dbaas 2 days ago (21)

i didnt want a LoK fam til baby 3 was born and i realized i was no where near complete :) (nt) - Amanda 2 days ago

We decided we would let God control our family after Shelbie (#3). (nt) - mommy2jkserjlj 2 days ago

I always wanted a family but never expected to have more than 2 or 3 - amberjade 2 days ago

Going to park here too, didn't want more than 2-3 until after 3rd! (nt) - shannoncp 2 days ago

This was me too, always wanted four & done after 4, then no.5 a surprise, and I couldn't settle untill I had "just one more". Then we wanted a sibling for him so #7 was conceived but sadly lost. (nt) - Jenswrens 2 days ago

I always knew I wanted kids, but never thought about how many I would have and still don't know how many I'll end up with. (nt) - six4me 2 days ago

As a child I wanted six kids... after two kids with difficult csections and hard start to parenting, I was ready to be done.. thankfully we changed our minds when God worked on us! (nt) - tentexans 2 days ago

YUP!!! when I was younger I wanted 10. My first marriage we had 5 (one passed away) and then my marriage fell apart. I knew though I was not done having kids. SO now that me and Van are in a stable point we're trying for more and just last night he said that he's up for having more then just one....so yeah that makes me very excited!!! (nt) - javamommy 2 days ago

We decided on 8 when we got married and then decided to leave it up to God. We'll be happy with what we have, but would love more. (nt) - duedrop 2 days ago

I always wanted lots of kids. Dreamed about having a family like Eight is Enough or Cheaper by the Dozen - however at the age of 16, I had barely started to - SevenMs 2 days ago

I was 6 years old and had just witnessed the birth of my baby brother (mom's 4th) when I decided I was going to have 10 babies when I grew up. (m) - babyholic 2 days ago

I always wanted LOK. I wanted 4-6 kids while growing up and when I started having kids I dreamt of having 10-12 kids. . . . - Slingnmom 2 days ago

lol, no way! I imagined maybe three. I didn't even think I wanted another until my first was 8...and then we had another 14 months after she was born! LOL. I think they are like chips, you can't have just one! (kidding) (nt) - kiddaw 2 days ago

no, but when we first married, for some reason i said i wanted 5 kids... (m) - mommy_i_am 2 days ago

Much to my mother's chagrin, I always wanted a huge family and had I met dh sooner, I would have more than I do now. I used to make lists of baby names when I was a little girl, and my dd did the same. She is almost twenty and hopes to be a (slightly less than me) LOK mom too one day. (nt) - pugsnkids 2 days ago

Dh and I always talked about having about 3 kids, but then after the twins were born (babies #2 & #3) we knew we weren't done. After #5, and especially #6 we decided to let God control our fertility. (nt) - mother2many 2 days ago

No. I'm one of 4. My Mom had 2 boys & 2 girls. That seemed so perfect to me and it was what I envisioned. DH is an only (adopted) child. His ideal # was 2. We compromised on planning for 3. When the first 3 were all the same sex, all boys, I felt no where near done. My DH just wanted whatever I wanted at that point. We kept going until we got a mix lol. (nt) - janemomofsix 2 days ago

There was a point when I said I didn't want any kids, then after I met my hubby I would often say I wanted 6 (think that was huge LOL). Now I don't pretend to know the future, not sure how many we'll end up with :) (nt) - MommyScott 2 days ago

As a teenager, I said I wanted 6 kids, when we lost #7 we made the descision to leave it all up to God (although we really were doing that already I suppose). (nt) - jitja 2 days ago

No! People who knew me in high school and college thought I wouldn't have any (I really liked to have a good time) and when dh and I married we said 2-4. I just didn't know how great it would be! (nt) - PaulaK 22 hours ago

39. amanda and mommyscott what are the spics of your diapers you are making??? like what material for inside,outer,soaker and is it a pocket or layin soaker? or you buying anything off line or making all of your own? - proudmommy5 2 days ago (5)

Here is what I'm doing - MommyScott 2 days ago

everything so far is from walmart :P - Amanda 2 days ago

i got some flannel sheets from a yard sale and that is what I am using to cut up and make soakers out of.I have found that sewing them in takes forever to dry so this time I am jsut making a bunch of layin soakers. pockets or a pain to stuff so i stopped those after one or two with noah - proudmommy5 2 days ago

i shall check that out- i tried it on my old Curve but couldnt access it. this Curve (the newest one) should allow me! thanks (nt) - Amanda 2 days ago

40. Oskar is one week old today :) - mommy_i_am 2 days ago (12)

awww he's a cutie and glad to hear things r going really good for you (nt) - proudmommy5 2 days ago

Awww! He's so cute, and I'm so glad you're healing so well! (m)... - mother2many 2 days ago

he's so cute and I'm glad you're healing well! :D (nt) - MommyScott 2 days ago

Gosh, he is just too darn cute! (nt) - shannoncp 2 days ago

What a sweet baby! (nt) - mommy2jkserjlj 2 days ago

He is adorable and I'm glad you're healing so well too (nt) - duedrop 2 days ago

OH MY GOODNESS!!!! I just love him hes sooo cute (nt) - javamommy 2 days ago

He is so sweet! I can see a resemblence to you!! I hpoe your recovery continues to go sooo well! (nt) - kiddaw yesterday, 04:30AM

awww I love them the last is my fav:) (nt) - 3pink1blue yesterday, 06:15AM

thanks you guys! of course, i feel the same way, but i AM biased!!! LOL!!! (nt) - mommy_i_am yesterday, 06:59AM

He's a cutie!! (nt) - Dbaas yesterday, 08:52AM

41. Dropped??? - mother2many 2 days ago (10)

wanna know something funny? - MommyScott 2 days ago

LOL! I hope the next time s/he decides to drop, he'll/she'll stay there! ;-) (nt) - mother2many 2 days ago

it's one of the negative things about having tiny babies in general (average size for all our kiddos has been 6lbs) they don't stay put LOL even during labor. Lily was still wiggling around at 10cm dilated! (nt) - MommyScott 2 days ago

looks like you may have to me :) (nt) - mommy_i_am 2 days ago

the pants are different so that is making it hard to tell...LOL! I think by your symptoms though...it certainly sounds like you did (m) - kiddaw 2 days ago

LOL! I forgot about the pants - I meant to wear the exact same thing so it would be exact. hmmm (m) - mother2many 2 days ago

it looks same to me but im feeling same symptoms myself and im 1cm dilated- my guess is your dilating too (nt) - Amanda 2 days ago

looks to me like you have a little (nt) - proudmommy5 2 days ago

I can't really say by looking, because baby's position can make it look like you dropped, too. But by the symptoms you sound like me today. I'm pretty sure Sage dropped right inbetween my hipbones this morning! That whole "bowling ball" thing is true. (nt) - babyholic 2 days ago

42. Back to cd1, yay, finally a 'normal' length cycle. KMFX this one. (nt) - Jenswrens 2 days ago (2)

Fingers Crossed!! (nt) - shannoncp 2 days ago

43. it's my turn now... - MommyScott 2 days ago (8)