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Hi girls,

I wanted to call this thread something cool but I'm not that creative. Mahogany, I think you will be just fine.....god will be good to you. I can't wait until you test. Remember my thoery, it's your turn;) . I felt the same about counselling but I spoke on the phone with her for about 20 mins and was really comfortable with her.That was my fear, I'd get in there and not speak due to being uncomfortable. I think I have to do something as I don't think I'm in the right frame of mind for it to work. I feel great but I think that's because I've lost all hope of it working. Not a great mind set to be in whilst ttc.

I hope everyone else is doing fine. I have to go as I have soccer all morning. I had a little too much wine last night at a friends house so it's not going to be an easy morning:rolleyes: . I am so tired, I don't WHY I drink these days. Always makes me feel so bad:p . Better go BBL, Michelle

[kriscass24]

Hey Michelle! Thanks for the new thread! I can't talk long, DH took Kristin camping, and I really needed some alone time with Cassie, she's been craving my attention. Cassie is going camping next weekend, then we'll all go. They needed some 1 on 1 with each of us, I was feeling pretty guilty about never getting alone time with my girls. Anyway, We're having a slumber party in the living room tonight, so I'm going!:D

[Sept17]

Cool!

:D

[Mahogany]

Hey Ladies~

Michelle I hope the new thread brings good things for all of us!

Lisa~ A slumber party sounds great. I can't wait to do things like that with my little one!

I have had a busy day. I went to a wedding this afternoon and it was absolutely beautiful! It was an outside wedding and the bride arrived by horse and carriage. She was breathtaking. Everything was great until we had to wait 2 hours for them to show up at the reception! They spent two hours taking pictures. The wedding was at the campus where they work and they had photo sessions at 3 places on campus. Needless to say dh wasn't too thrilled about having to wait that long since he had to be at work at 10pm, but he survived!

Well I am going to cut it short tonight ladies. I have another long day tomorrow!

Goodnight,
Mahogany

[dragonthel]

hi ladies

hipe everyone is doing good today.
i am off to church this morning. Im thinking im getting ready to Ovualte. I have a really bad back ache this morning and some cramps, so keep your fingers crossed for me to actually ovulate this month on my own.

How is everyone doing and feeling?
thelma:D

[Sept17]

Mahogany,
Its funny, but when it comes to weddings I always grumble about having to go and get dressed up, but once I'm there I get swept up in the romanticism of it all. I love seeing what the bride will wear and tasting the wedding cake. Wedding cake is the best! I saved my top layer for three years in the freezer and we'd have some on our anniversaries. It still tasted so delicious after all that time! Makes me wan to go back to the cake baker and have a smaller version made up so I can freeze it and have it for several years!


Thelma,
Sounds like a natural ovulation is in the plan for you! That's awesome! And wouldn't be something if you conceived this cycle with everything that's going on in your life? Kriss summed it up best when she gave examples of how we all had something major going on when we got pregnant. Your bankruptcy is just enough of a distraction to get you knocked up, too.

Okay y'all, I have to start working on a paper. At least its only 700 words. It's when they get into 1000+ that I have to sweat over them. The funny thing is that I can easily write 2000 words if it were about something that interested me, but when it comes to reflective essays and group projects that my brain grows numb.

[Mahogany]

What a beautiful day out!! I just finished washing the car and now I am off to see grandma and dh's mom. I dread going there b/c she and I don't hit it off. I like his aunt though.:o

I hope everyone else is enjoying their Sunday!

bbl,
Mahogany

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Hi girls,

Sorry I have to be quick again.... I have so much to do before DH gets home. OMG...yay I can't wait to see him. I think I'm just going to melt into his arms and stay there for days. O.K. now I'm awake and that's not going to happen but I can dream:D .

How did your day go Mahogany? It's never nice pretending you like someone when you don't hit it off. Can you pop over and clean my car also:) . I never seem to find the time to do it myself. I sent you another e-mail...did you recieve this one? I'm guessing I've done something wrong. It doesn't matter I was really only checking that you were doing alright;) .

Thelma, the clomid must be just the kick start your body needed. Here's hoping it will happen when you least expect it.

Shannon, did I read right? You had an appointment? How did it all go? I can't wait to see pictures.

Sept, how do you keep your studies up with working full time and being pg? I want to go and study but don't want to start something I don't have time to finish. I'm that committed to studying unless I find it interesting. So for now I think I'll stick to volunteer work.

Shelly, you've been quiet for a few days. I hope the weather isn't getting you down. I also hope the green monster stays away for a while.

Well I better go, I hope everyone has a great day. Thinking of you's, Michelle:D

[kriscass24]

Hi everyone. Sept, your life makes me tired too:) You are a busy woman!

Well, our little party went well last night, but I found myself missing Kristin. She has only stayed somewhere else once, and that was when she was a newborn, and my mom took her so I could get some rest. I was really happy to see her this morning. Cassie and I had a good night though. We went and had an ice cream, then later on we watched a movie with popcorn and some hot chocolate, we danced, and sang songs, she told me a story, (which was the cutest thing ever):D Anyway, we did lots of stuff, and she didn't end up going to bed until 11pm. She slept on a little air mattress and her "Dora" sleeping bag, and I slept beside her on the couch. It was fun. Kristin had fun with her daddy, too. She came home so filthy that I had to clean my tub after she got out. DH said she was so cute and fun. I love that man. He's such a great daddy. Great DH too.

Shannon, I totally forgot about your appt! How'd it go? I have another appt on June 2nd, then I go in 2 weeks, then every week. If my doc decides to induce me a week early, I will only have 6 weeks left:eek: Time sure does fly!!

Mahogany, You are more than welcome to come do my car too. I am going to go and have it done for me though. It isn't bad right now, it's new, but the interior color is dark, and it shows every little speck of everything. With kids, that is a really bad color. I really do love my van though!

Ok, I know I have left out a sleu of people, but I'm pretty tired. I'll talk to you all in the AM! Goodnight!

[Sept17]

I finished my second paper an hour ago. I've been on iTunes shopping for new music so that I could replenish my iPods and burn some disks. I haven't bought any new music in weeks because I've been so busy and tired. My belly is expanding and my son seems to think it is his own private playground in there. He's so cute!

I couldn't tell if the last post came from Michelle or Kriss because it was all blue and didn't have a name. Modern technology! Can't live without it! Anyway, to answer your question...taken Masters courses, working full-time, and being pregnant is not my idea of a fun time. I pretty sure this will be my last class because I am going to take six months off from the university and then resume classes well after the baby is born. By then I'll be off from work, so I am thinking that I'll have time to balance baby and my studies. I'm committed to completing the degree, but will I have the energy to do so??? :confused:

Okay, it's time for me to lay down and listen to my new iTunes. I'll see y'all tomorrow! :)

[Mahogany]

Hi Ladies~

The time certainly has flown by for your pregnancies! It doesn't seem that long ago that you were all announcing your pregnancies.

Lisa and Michelle~ I would be happy to pop in and detail your cars for you and I will drag dh with me so that he can do all of the hard work!:D

Michelle~ I still didn't get your email. :confused: Maybe I should email myself to see if I get it...that's weird though. I had an ok time at dh's mom's house. I really just sat there and listened to them converse and answered any small talk questions that she asked me. I don't even like it when she hugs me b/c I don't feel it's sincere. I love visiting with his aunt though.

Shelly & Shannon~ How are you? Where r you?

Fii,Doem, & Thelma~ I hope all is well with you!

Talk to ya later!
Mahogany

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Well DH is home, so much to catch up on, lol:D . Just wanted to drop by and say hello. Have a great day. I know I will:D .

Take care,Michelle;)

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Lisa, I just realised I start my next FET right around the time you are due to give birth. If you go a week early then it will almost be to the day. I begs the pregnancy bug...please pass it on this way when you finish:D :D :D .

O.K. you can see I've turned into a big kid again:) . Have a great day.

[mama2]

Sorry-again MIA and you all have been busy!!!

Sept- I wandered into Walmart the other day and I LOVE the bedding set you got! WHat color? They had green there and it is adorable!!!! And, I LOVE the idea about the cloths line and such!

Thank you all for reassuring me! Well, I did have my appt. on Friday. Although I am 13 weeks (14 on Wed) my uterus is the size of 18 weeks, which she said is normal for multiples. We heard the heartbeat for the first time, that was very exciting! (She couldn't tell the difference from one to the other) THe rate was 150. We should find out the sex on June 27...

Oh, have to run...Write more later!

[dragonthel]

hello again ladies.

shannon glad to hear all is well

michelle have fun with your DH

How is everyone else doing today.

ad for me ,,remeber the cramps i had at O time last month. well guess what im having them again this month without the clomid. and boy are my ovaries hurting, yes both of them .. i have not Oed yet but the cramps just started today. so im guessing in the next couple of days for sure. im hopeing anyway i would really like to stand up striaght...:o i am on CD 15 and Oed last month on cycle day 17. My appt is on june 27th so maybe we will find something that is causing me to not be regular.

well gotta go
thelma

[Sept17]

Shannon,

I love listening to the heartbeat. I can't wait until June 27th to hear what you're having. Have you bought any baby stuff yet? Have you started thinking about names yet? My new Louis arrived! It is very nice and roomy for all kinds of stuff. It'll be my new daily Mom luggage, in addition to the diaper bag.

I bought the blue crib bedding set. It is so pretty! I couldn't believe how nice it was because I had only seen it online since I've never set foot in a Walmart before. What an awesome purchase! I like the green set, too, but I wasn't sure if it was borderline bright or not. I wish I could see it in person. But the price is so good that I may just order it anyway. Considering you have two of everything to buy, you could buy a couple of sets, too.

Thelma,
I think you're definitely going to ovulate. The tell-tale aches from the ovaries is a sure sign of eggs to come. I remember that sometimes when I'd ovulate that it was rather uncomfortable. Are you going to make a go of this golden opportunity???

Michelle,
Enjoy your man in all of his splendor. You two be sure to lock the bedroom door and don't come out until you've hung from the chandelier at least twice!

Mahogany,
Tonight I made steak, mashed potatoes and gravy with sauteed mushrooms, and green salad. It was soooooo good! And guess what I had for desert? Yup! A three scoop sundae from Baskin Robbins. I had one last night, too. :p

[Crazylady]

Sept.- I checked out that bedding set. So cute! I love baby things, it is nice to have them back in the house. My friend gave me the pack-n-play (oxford blue from Toys R us) that I registered for. She can't come to my shower so we had lunch today and she pulled that out of her car. I had to come home and set it up. So darling. Oh! Yes, I too have leg cramps sometimes at night. I have to keep my feet flexed when I stretch or my calves will cramp up. How is that going for you?

Michelle- Glad that DH has shown up! I can just feel your excitement. How long will he be home?

Mahogany-Glad that you are hanging in there with Softball. I miss it. We used to have fun until everyone got so competitive. Can I be next in the detail line? My car needs you too!

Shannon- Yea, all sounds so good with your little ones! Darn that 150... although it is a great heartbeat, it sure makes it hard to tell what you are having. :) June 27th will be here soon and I can't wait!!

Lisa- 6 WEEKS!!!! Wow, I am so excited for you! You have not been complaining much, are you still feeling okay? I keep thinking you are having a girl, which is very good news if you want a boy. I am ALWAYS wrong. I could have sworn my friend Barbara was having a boy, nope. I thought DS #1 was a girl... nope. There are two things true about me. I will always pick the slowest line at the grocery srore and I pick the wrong sex for babies.

Thelma- Ovulating should just not hurt that badly. Didn't you mention that someone was going to check into PCOS? It just seems like you have had more then your fair share of painful AF and O. How is all your other business going? You must feel so relieved!

A big Hi to Fi and DOEM! Hope you and yours are doing well.

[Sept17]

Hey Crazy,
I haven't had leg cramps in a couple of nights, thankfully. But I can tell that I'm not out of the woods yet. Apparently they're caused by the extra weight of the uterus and its effect on the blood circulation to the extremeties. Or something like that. Can you believe that we're about three months shy of delivery? Yikes! I still have so much left to do!

I did decide to register for the Baby Boats bedding at Pottery Barn Kids. Actually, I just want the bumper and the toddler comforter. I also registered for the pleated white crib skirt and three chambray fitted sheets. I looked at the bumper and it matches the colors of the fitted sheets for a custom look. I have to do it that way because I have a Pottery Barn rug from a few years ago that has softer colors than the boats set, so I'm trying to get them to match up. But that set from Walmart matches the softness of the colors really well.

[Crazylady]

I know! It seems to be going really quickly right now. I know that July will seem an eternity though so I am trying to pace myself. It is 4:30 am and I have been up for 2 hrs. I am driving on a 2 hr. away field trip so I am bummed that I am going to be tired. The kids will be going on a nature hike so I will bring a pillow and catch some zzz's in the van.

Do you rememeber when Lisa had less then 100 days left. We still had a gazillion. Now we are finally there and she will be popping in a few weeks. Are you going to do a birthing plan? I have not done that before, but my L&D nurseing friend said that is the best way to be sure I won't get hassled about the whole breast feeding issue.

[Mahogany]

Good Morning Ladies~

I will be testing today, but I don't quite know how I feel about it yet. One part of me wants to test and the other part says not to, because of what usually comes next. :o I don't know if I can do this; I don't think dh can take the disappointment all over again.


Sad today,
Mahogany

[Mahogany]

Shannon~ I'm glad to hear that things went well at your appointment! The 27th is so far away. We need to know sexes now!

Michelle~ Have a great time with dh and make sure you knock enough boots for all of the ladies here who can't right now!! :p ;) :D

Sept~ Steak is one of my favorites!! I hope you saved me a plate, I love mashed potatoes!

Shelly~ Two more games and then the tournament. If we lose the first game during the tournament then we are out of the race. I can't wait for this to be over. I did well in practice, but it is something about being on the field around all of those people that makes my stomach hurt and then I can't concentrate and hit the ball.

I know I missed a lot of you ladies, but I have got to get to my meeting!

bbl,
Mahogany

[kriscass24]

I have to make this really fast, but Mahogany....TEST, HURRY!! You are killing us!

[Mahogany]

Lisa, I'll test when I get off work! :D

[kriscass24]

You should have taken the day off!! Joking, but I'm really excited about this. Do you think you may be pregnant?

I have been feeling ok, starting to get uncomfortable, the baby is getting up into my ribs, but I have been trying really hard not to be one of those pregnant complainers. I hate it when people just complain about being pregnant for 9 months. To be honest with you though, I'm not feeling quite up to par. I am friggin exhausted. With the business and 2 other little ones, it gets tough sometimes. We hired an older lady to take care of things, and she is immaculate in her business skills, but I am having a hard time staying out of it, it is still so new. I just need lots more sleep than I am getting. I have the Ambien, but really don't like to take it until I absolutely need it, but by 3am when I just can't take it anymore, it's too late to take it, because the girls get up so early. I can pretty much only take it on the weekends when DH is around.:rolleyes: Anyway, I won't mention it anymore, I am just thankful to be having a baby, and it's almost over, even though I still won't be getting sleep after baby either:) In a few weeks, all this pregnancy stuff will be like a dream. I guess I'll rest up in the hospital.

Shelly, Sept, are you girls feeling like crap yet? Mine didn't happen until about 32 weeks, maybe 31 weeks, and I am still not at the point where it is unbearable, but the weather has been great, not too hot, about 75 degrees, and I have come to the conclusion that 75 is perfect pregnancy weather:)

Michelle, YAY, DH is home! I will pass on my pregnancy vibe. I am almost done with this pregnancy stuff, and when one pregnancy ends, another will begin:D

Thelma, you have all the classic symptoms of PCOS. Doc told my sis that it would be REALLY hard for her to lose weight, she has very painful periods, and O pains, and she gets frequent yeast infections, and those are all symptoms of that. You should really have that checked out.

I know I missed people, but sorry, I have to go cook dinner.

[kriscass24]

Holy Crap, only 48 days left!:eek: :D :p

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Hi ladies,

I have to make this quick as I am off to the gym with DH. I love having him home and spending every minute with him. He follows me a round like a lost puppy. Kind of like the kids really. You know when your sitting on the toilet and their standing outside talking to you:rolleyes: , I'm not kidding girls, lol. I think he is home from anywhere from two to four weeks. I'm happy with that. I really wish we could try to fall naturally it really would take a lot of pressure off.

Mahognay, I wish you all the best and I can't wait to hear your good news. Everything is crossed(making it hard to type). My theory has to be right sometimes.

Shelly, you crack me up but you summed me up also. I never get things like that right, lol. My closest friend has four children the first three I were sure were boys. You guessed it three girls and the little one she just had I thought was a girl and bang there she goes and has a boy;) . I just shouldn't guess,lol.

O.K. everyone else I am thinking of you but as you can tell I am rather excited and I better get going. Talk to you's later. Take care, Michelle:)

[Mahogany]

BFN!!! :( I just knew I nailed it this time.

[kriscass24]

Mahogany, I really was thinking you were pg. I'm sorry. I have been lurking around here all day waiting for that BFP too. Are you sure it isn't too early? Please don't give up though. I'll be thinking of you.

[Crazylady]

Mahogany, I really am sorry, that is dissappointing. Do you think that first morning urine would help at this stage? Man, it just isn't easy somtimes. Hang in there.

Lisa- I feel terrible already. I am not complaining, okay yes I am although I do it with a grateful heart too. I am up and down all night and everything from the waist down hurts; My pelvis, lower back and sciatic nerve. My toes cramped up while I was driving 5 10 year olds on a field trip today and I kept having visions of flying through 2 lanes of traffic to pull over and get out. When Ian kicks and is feeling good after a meal, I enjoy it.

bbl

[Crazylady]

sorry guys, have to go to bed. I'll do more tomorrow. Good night

[Sept17]

Mahogany,
I'm sorry. I'm mad, too. I really wanted to see a bfp today. But hey, there's always next cycle. You'll nail your husband and you'll nail the bfp.

Crazy,
Today I am feeling really large. I'd have to say that I am feeling at my most unattractive right now. I can't believe that we're getting closer to delivery. I am so excited about that. Oh, and my baby shower invitations arrived today. They're so cute!

[kriscass24]

Hi everyone. I'm over my little rant now, I think.:o I had one crazy night though. We went over to MIL's house last night, it was her b-day, and Cassie just said she had a belly ache, then went to the bathroom 4 times over there with diarrhea, so we came home, and she did it like 5 more times here throughout the night....up all night...again:rolleyes: So, I woke up again to pee, and Kristin was lying on the floor beside my bed sound asleep, poor thing! I picked her up, and layed down with her in Cassie's bed, (Cassie was already in my bed), and at exactly 3am, Kristin threw up all over me, her pillow, herself, and all the blankets. It was lovely. For some reason though, I feel great this morning, I was tired at first, but now am feeling quite alert. I don't know what happened there! Maybe I am just getting used to not sleeping!:confused: So, that was my night. It was a blast.

I'll drop in later!

Michelle, can you get pg the old fashioned way? How long is he home for?

I'll bbl, Kristin created lots of laundry for me last night!:eek:

[Mahogany]

Hey Ladies~

I may have tested too early because there is still no AF. I was just so sure because I could feel myself O'ing and dh and I bd the day before and the day of along with during the week. Maybe it was just too much bding! :) My cycles have been so screwed up since my last miscarriage. Sometimes my cycles are a week early. I will wait a couple more days and then test again.

I will do personals later. Michelle I'm glad that you are enjoying dh!

Mahogany

[dragonthel]

good afternoon ladies and boy is it hot. of course doing house work makes it seem hotter...my middle son scottie paid for me to have my nails done on for mothers day and getting used to them again is hard.

mahogany sorry for the BFN. maybe it was to early to test. :confused:

lisa sorry you had such a rough night. oh the joys of mother hood. but when they look at you and say I love you mommie makes all the puke and poop and pee well worth it. I am getting checked out for pcos. I have been reading alot about it and everything i read points me right to that. My appt is on the 27th of june. I know a long ways off put its the soonest i could get into this gyno. she is very busy lady.

sept your not suppose to say large..lol..your suppose to say "right now im feeling very pregnant"..:D My DH always say that a woman is at her most attractive when she is pregnant.

As for me Im on CD 17 and my temp went back up this morning. I think i can pinpoint my ovulation for this month also. At 4 am i got up to go pee and I was hurting in that area and i have been having cramps all day. Its DH's birthday today so im going to give him a good pressent.
I have been busy all dang day. making a cake and cleaning the house. WOW im ging to be pooped tonight lol...This is the first time i have sat down today with everything that has been going on.

i know im missing someone..
i dont mean to, but they can kick me later for it hehehe..
talk later thelma

[Crazylady]

Thelma- I would kick you for missing me, but I am so bad at doing personals lately that I am sure I owe you a few. Sounds like you have been so busy. What kind of cake did you make? I have been craving carrott cake but with gestational diabetes... that's out.

Lisa- hope all is well again. Are you going to do a birth plan? Have I already asked you that?

The boys have a play baseball against eachother today. Only 1 more week of school. Whew... I need a break from homework. :rolleyes: Tired of being a nag!

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Hi ladies,

I'm having a strange day and it's only eight am. Today it has been a year since we said goodbye to our little angel and I feel strange about the whole situation:o . Here I sit still not feeling the warm kicks of a baby in my tummy or in my arms. Wjich I would of much preferred. I know it's not meant to be but for some reason that is not comforting to me at all today. My Dh brought a beautiful rememberance angel for us and we are going to light her candle and sit in the sunshine and enjoy a few wines this afternoon while the boys play outside. I think it is a fitting way to remember her. Her rose is on the balcony where we sit. I always feel she is with us when I sit there:) . Thanks for listening to my vent. I did wake up this morning rubbing my tummy though and my dream was I was pg with a little boyand we were trying to decide what to name hime. I know it's on my mind and that's why I dreamt it but it would be nice to think it's something more.

Mahogany, I am so sorrybut I think it might be to early. Fingers crossed I am hoping and preying so much that my next wish comes true. It worked for Doem so I think praying for you wil make it be:D .

I have to go and re group but I will be back after the gym to finish my personal. Thainking of you's all, Michelle.

[kriscass24]

Hey girls. Thelma, glad you are getting checked out, if you don't have it, at least it is something you can rule out, right?

Mahogany, I sure hope you tested too early!!!

Shelly, my birth plan is pretty simple, "live through it". I have already done it enough times to know that labor and babies don't usually go by a "plan", that is my experience, I am sure some people swear by it though.:confused: I also have a "Make sure you get an epidural" plan:)

[kriscass24]

Michelle, I must have missed your post somehow. I'm sorry you have gone through so much. You are a great person, and I don't understand why you have to go through all of this heartache. I really do think your time will come. I am praying for you, and you're in my thoughts.

[Crazylady]

Michelle- Have a glass of that wine for me and know that I am toasting your sweet baby. I keep writing and erasing things trying to find the right words, but I don't think I have any. Know that I care.

[Sept17]

I took the blood glucose/diabetis test today. The sugary drink was like orange soda without the carbonation. I drank it down in a minute or two just to hurry up the process. Then I waited around for an hour and had my blood drawn. You know, I had the hardest time getting motivated to take that test. But I just went on a did it to get it over with.

I'll have to do personals tomorrow. I'm just too tired right now. Anyone having Braxton Hicks? I just had one that hardened my belly like a rock, but didn't hurt a bit. It's just weird.

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Thanks to the girls that care you know I'm thinking of you.I can't believe how many poeple remember this day and have made it more special then i could even imagine. Thanks for your thoughts shelly and lisa. You's are always in my thoughts xxxxxx:D :D :D

[Mahogany]

Good Morning Everyone~

Michelle~ I'm also thinking of you and your sweet little angel. Just know that she is looking down on you with smiles. You're always in our thoughts and we all love you.

Ladies~ Still no AF maybe I did test too early. I will get another test when I go out this afternoon.:o I still don't know how to feel about it though. I think it's worse to worry about why no AF especially if the test is not positive. I am going out of town for the weekend and I would sure hate to start AF while gone. The first 2 days are usually rough for me when she comes. :(

My mom called me this morning to tell me that my aunt has breast cancer. :eek: My family isn't that close anymore and I hadn't talked to her since Oct. I want to call her, but I feel funny about it since we've been out of touch for a while. Should I call her? I do care. I'm worried because my grandmother died from breast cancer and my mom's mammos are usually questionable. Maybe there's a reason that I keep having no luck with getting pregnant and staying that way. I am so paranoid now that maybe I'll get sick and that would leave dh to care for and raise our baby all alone.:(

I'm rambling now so I will talk to you all later.

Mahogany

[dragonthel]

good morning everyone.

michelle im sorry i missed your post about your sweet angel. i came on this morning wondering what everyone was talking about to you so i went back and found the post i missed. You really should kick me hard, it might help:D . Im sorry for you lose and im keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

I have a song that keeps coming to my mind this morning. its a country song but i cant remember who sings it ..but with mahogany's post about her mom and her aunt and her granmother it just came to mmind..here is the line that keeps going through my mind.

"Lifes a dance you learn as you go. sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow. dont worry about what you dont know. lifes a dance you learn as you go"


update on me. My temp went up yesterday morning from 97.24 to 97.51 so I think I Oed yesterday. DH got a good present yesterday. and when we were done i put my feet up on the wall and head board with my tush elevated . I figured hey I Oed and we BDed so i couldnt pass up the chance to see if we could nail it lol...then my temp this morning was 97.75 an even bigger jump. lets cross our fingers and hope my temp stays up.
I know we arent actively ttc right now. I just cant seem to get it off my mind. I said my prayers yesterday and I thanked god for everything and asked if he could see fit for me to get pg on scotts bday. I think that would be way cool for scott to have me get pg on his bday. That would be an awesome pressent for him as I couldnt get him a present. I hope that my prayer gets answered for me.

Hope everyone else is doing ok.
talk later. thelma

[kriscass24]

Hi everyone. First off, Mahogany, I'm sorry about your aunt. My cousin passed away from breast cancer last year, she would have lived, but when she found out she had cancer, it was at her first ob appt, and she was pregnant with twins. She refused to abort them, and by the time she could have treatment, it was too late. She died for her babies. I wish you all the best of luck, and hey, tragedy and heartache has a funny way of bringing estranged families back together.

Sept, I have been having Braxton/Hicks since about 20 weeks now. Sometimes they can get uncomfortable, but I wouldn't go as far as to say they are painful. They do kind of hurt sometimes, but not unbearably. My orange drink was carbonated. It tasted just like orange soda, only sweeter. That was the 1 hour test with 50g of glucose, but my 3 hour test was awful tasting, because you had the same drink, only with 100g of glucose, and it was like syrup, it was BAD. Hope it all turns out ok!

Shelly, you must have a special diet, right? I would seriously die if I couldn't have all the carbs I wanted. I am a pasta/potato/chips/sweets FIEND!

Thelma, I am hoping for the best for you this month, you probably have a lot of stress off of your shoulders now without all that debt, just relax and make that baby!

Michelle, hope you aren't being too hard on DH:D Take it easy on the guy, you don't want to wear him out!

Fii, Shannon, Doem, I'm thinking of you, and hope you are feeling ok!

[Sept17]

I only have a few minutes before my morning break ends.

Mahogany,
Cancer is scary. Everyone in my mother's immediate family, except for two of her siblings has had it in some form. I hope your aunt will be okay, and you should call her. She'll appreciate it. Take advantage of this time while you are able to because cancer can take a turn for the worst very quickly.

Michelle,
It's weird how the anniversaries come upon us and then remind of us times we'd wish had never been. Brighter days have been plentiful for you since, and will continue to be so for you.

Thelma,
Way to go, girl! I hope this was your lucky cycle. Let's hope Scott's birthday will payoff big for ya. By the way, how is your SIL doing? She has cancer, too, right?

Okay....gotta go. BBL

[mama2]

Hey all

I don't get on here as much as I used to. I have become a serious couch potato and I have to start walking. If I don't, I am afraid I will get Gest Diabetes. All I want is carbs (and NOW I got my sweet tooth back)

ANyway, Mahogany I am sorry about your AUnt and the BFN. My thoughts are with you.

Sept- How fun that your bag has arrived!!! We have not bought any baby stuff yet. At first I wanted to wait until the first trimester was over and now I want to wait until we find out the sexes. Once we find out we will register and do all that fun stuff. By the way, I love PB Kids. I love those little animal chairs they have-especially the pale yellow little duck chair!

Crazy- How is it going?
Kriss- Sorry that you are not sleeping well. If it makes you feel better, I am not either. SEVERE back pain wakes me up all the time.

Seeking- Glad you are enjoying some time with your dh!

Thelma- Keep on temping-one of these days it is going to pay off big!

Everyone else, hope all is well.

Today is our 4 year aniiversary, so I have to run. Not much new to report anyway.

Have a great day!

[Sept17]

I'm back. I'm typing this while laying on my left side so please bare with me.

Shannon,
Your back is probably out of alignment with the new baby weight you're carrying around. I hate to hear that your back hurts so much. You know, I am going to order that green bedding from Walmart afterall. I was reading up on how colors affect babies and kids, and that green was the best choice because it is soothing and relaxing. I've decorated most of the house in greens and neutrals to give a warm and subtly updated feel to my home since we live in a 1925 Spanish Bungalow with antique furnishings. I'm going to need to invest in some splat mats,too, so that I can protect my hardwood floors from the baby!:eek:

Since the final phase of the hardscape is nearly complete on my yard project, then we'll be starting to work on the nursery very soon. The walls will be a pale green that'll produce a nuance of tint on the walls, yet distinguish them from the cream-colored ceiling, crown moulding, and base boards. I can't wait to see how it all comes together!

[dragonthel]

my SIL is doing good on the chemo. but it isnt going to make the cancer go away just prolong her life about 2 years.
cancer runs wild in my family..my dad died from lukemia,,my uncle terry now has stomach cancer , and my uncle rile now has prostate cancer. I guess things really do happen is threes..

i still have not gotten to go see her and my family is stopping all contact from me to her..some family i have huh.. The only way i know anything is from my one sister that i do talk to.. i guess one out of five isnt bad.:(
i dont let it get to me like i used to, i have learned to deal with the fact the are all assholes..

thelma

[seeking]

Hi girls,

Sorry I havn't been around today. Suffering from some over indulgance of wine. I think I drank more last night then I have in the last year. I was really quite plastered when I wrote last night so I was a little reluctant to log on to see what I wrote, lol:o . It wasn't as bad as I imagined, hehe but thanks again to all you girls. Thelma I love the words of the song. It's so true and some things if we knew about or worried about we would never move forward out of fear. I so hope you have nailed this month:D .

Mahogany, I would pick up the phone and just let your aunt know how much you care for her and will be there even if it's just a ear to listen. I always find that helps. I don't take people up on it usually but it's nice to know that people care enough to say it:) . When will you test again. Remember Shannon tested all weekend with BFN's and then got a BFP with twins. I am so pulling for you. You might still be right about nailing it.

Lisa, Shelly, Sept, shannon and the list could go on. I hope you's are all doing well. I have to go and get boys to soccer practise now and get some DVD's.The boys have friends sleeping over so DH and I are going to snuggle up in bed with some movies for the night. Take care and I hope to BBL, cheers for yesturday girls. I really needed your thoughts xxxx

[Mahogany]

Ladies for keeping me motivated. I tested again and still a bfn, so I'm guessing that I am just late. I don't have a lot of time to post. I am on my way out of town for the weekend with the girls!! We are going to Dover, DE to the casino and then on to Baltimore for more fun!! :D I hope that you all have a great weekend!! I will be back on Tuesday.

Be safe the holiday weekends have a way of bringing out crazy drivers!!

Lots of Luv,
Mahogany

[Sept17]

It's lunchtime and I'm trying to unwindwhile getting psyched up for the remainder of the afternoon.

Mahogany,
Sorry about the bfn. You'll nail it next time. Have fun this weekend and we'll see ya when you return.

Thelma,
You have a way with words. I loved how you said something to the tune of your relatives being the part of the body we all do number 2 from. That was funny. But that's good news your SIL is doing well.

Michelle,
Oh how I envy you. I miss wine. I haven't had it since just before I got pregnant. Thankfully, I don't rememeber what it tastes like, but I do recall that it was one of the good things I've had to temporarily give up. Enjoy it my friend.

[Crazylady]

Hey Guys! Wow, the end of the school year is such a crazy time. The kids only have 3 more school days left with as many parties. I have an u/s next week and I am going to take the kids to see their brother. Hope all is well with you guys!

[Sept17]

I have an ultrasound next Friday. I'm looking forward to seeing how the baby is doing because he's been kicking so hard lately that he actually lifts my shirts!

[seeking]

Hi girls,

It's early Sunday morning and I can't sleep so I thought I'd catch up on personals while I've got the chance:D . I think I am so used to sleeping in a bed by myself it disrupts my sleep when he's home. Not complaining, it gives me time to catch up with you guys.

Mahogany, I am so jealous, I want to be out having a girls weekend with you. Enjoy yourself and here's hoping for a BFP when you get home.

Thelma, havn't heard from you in a few days. I"m thinking your catching that egg with DH;)

Shelly and sept, I can't wait to see u/s piclures of your boys. They must be getting so big. Sept I used to love sitting and watching my boys do the mexican wave when I was pg for most part and then it just got plain uncomfortable, lol.

Shannon, I can't wait for you to find out the sex. I'm going to back girls or at least one. There are so many boys on this thread we need to even it out a little.

Lisa, how is cassie now is she over her sickness and how are you sleeping????

Shelly, you's have three months off over summer, don't you? That's just crazy, I think both the boys and myself would go insane if they had that much time off in one hit:D . I do like the sleep in's though. Are you going away for the holidays?

O.k. I think I remembered everyone. I used to be good at personals but now I just plain suck at it. Anyway I hope you guys enjoy you Saturday night I'm going to try get some sleep now. Take care, Michelle xxx

[Sept17]

Michelle,
Of the three women who are pregnant at work, which includes me, are all having boys. One woman who went on leave a few months ago just delivered had a boy. I have a friend who will be finding out the sex of her baby in a few months, but they already have a girl and they want a boy. But I think she's having a girl. So, there's one. But only one so far. We do need some girls around these parts because I want grandchildren some day.:)

[Crazylady]

That is so funny about those girls! My friend just had one, although another friend had a boy. All the people that are still pg that I know are having boys. It must just be a boy year. Hopefully in 2 years we will have a girl year (not for me though). I think 2 years is a good age difference. But I still think Lisa is having a girl. Maybe Shannon will have 2 and then we will all even out.:)

[Crazylady]

Not to mention Sushi!!! So Shannon, you are welcome to have one of each if you choose. When will you find out if they are identical?

[Sept17]

Oh yeah, I forgot about Sushi. My memory is really something these days.

How's everyone doing today? The weather is absolutely perfect out today that I'm having a tough time concentrating on anything...especially the 750 word essay I need to work on and submit online tonight. I haven't even started. :rolleyes: Oh well, I'll get it done like I always do and I'll do it well. I just hate the idea of losing out on the sun on a day like this. When I say the weather is perfect I mean perfect! It's gotta be 74 degrees with a nice breeze blowing through. The skies are blue and clear, and all of my neighbors aren't home! My neighborhood is typically quiet, but it is like a ghost town today. And lucky me, I get to enjoy it all by myself today and tomorrow! Hooray for Memorial Day!!!:D

[seeking]

Hi girls,

I really have no time for personals today. I am so busy so I thought I'd just quickly jump online and say hello to all my fav WHY ladies.

Mahogany, did you test. Dying to hear the news:D :D .

O.K. ladies thinking of you's all. Have a great night, Michelle:) :)

[kriscass24]

Hey everyone. I really have to go to bed, I don't have time for personals, DH had a little accident while camping last night, he called from the ER at 2:30am. I am not impressed at all. He staggered through the camper all drunk with the guys and put his hand through the camper window, and now he has a 3 inch piece of glass in his hand. He has to have surgery in the morning, the glass cut his artery, and for some reason they couldn't operate until Monday. They stopped the bleeding, and wrapped up his hand with the glass still in it.:confused: He was in so much pain this afternoon that he had to go have a morphine shot at the ER, and while he was waiting for a doc to see him, he passed out from the pain. I am so pissed that this was self-inflicted, (from the alcohol) that I am having a hard time dredging up any pity at all. I will talk more later, but I had a really long night, and we have to be at outpatient surgery at 6:30am. The kids are staying at my mom's for the first time.:( :( :( I miss them, and hate not having them here at night, my house feels so empty.

[Adelaide]

hey girls,

just wanted to let everyone know that my baby finally came! it's a little boy and he is as precious as he can be! i am currently working on my birth story and will have it on here asap. love,

adie

[Sept17]

OMG Adie!!!!
Congratulations!
I want to hear all about how the baby is doing, how you're doing, and your birth story. I know you're busy being a new mom, but I am soooo excited that I want to hear about your adventures. Congratulations, dear friend! :D


Oh, and in case anyone was wondering why I'm online so late tonight is because I just finished my paper and wanted to see if I missed anything. But it looks as though I get the honor of being the first to learn of Adie's delivery! Lucky me!

Happy Memorial Day, y'all!:)

[seeking]

Can't wait to see photo's. Congrats again, Michelle:D :D :D :D

[Crazylady]

Congrats Adie! Hope you are both well. Your parents must be so excited too! 40 weeks and 5 days? Did you go over or was that just when you posted?

[seeking]

Hi girls,

How is everyone? I'm doing fine other then winter has hit:( . I miss the fine weather already. Oh well at least DH is here to snuggle with:D . I have to be quick as I have to get dinner started before I collect the boys from school. Everyone is so quite here today????What's up.

Lisa, How is your husband? Just think it as a learning curve....he won't get that drunk or be that silly again:o . I think it was harse of him to be left like that but maybe that will make him think next time he has a drink.You must be exhausted, maybe you should treate yourself to getting your hair done or something.

Mahogany, How are you. I hope you had a great time away with friends. Did you test or has the witch arrived? I am thinking of you either way.

Shelly, Your new signiture looks great. Made me realise how close you guys are getting now.

Thelma, your starting to worry me. You havn't been on for quite a while. It's getting lonely here.

Other news I have to add is Fii as always sends her love. I left a post for Christina to see if she can help me get her back on as she is having problems. I think mainly due to the fact she lives in England but I havn't heard back. She is doing great although still sick but would love to join back in with all of us. If you guys hear anything from other ladies who had the same problem and managed to get back on will you please let me know. Also Doem as always sends her love as well but is busy and also having network problems.

O.K. I better go and I will be back later. Sept, I hope your still having fun shopping:) xxxx

[dragonthel]

hello everyone.

i know i said i would post every day but i have had such a busy weekend. had friends over yesterday and my daughter in law got mad cuz of who it was she doesnt like her. so now im in trouble lol.

had fun this weekend. DH didnt have to work yesterday with it being memorial day. so i had him for 3 days it was nice. We have been talking alot lately about his last count and me having O problems. and have decided just to let it be. If god wills us to be pg then so be it. Keith will be 18 in 4 more years and then it will be just us we are looking forward to that a little..dont get me wrong i would love to have another one and if it happened that would be great but we arent going to count on it.


lisa how are you after you fun filled weekend..(scarcasim there)...

how is everyone else doing.

michelle i didnt go anywhere. it was a holiday weekend here in the states that is prolly why is so quite on here. memorial day.
talk later thelma

[Mahogany]

Hi Girls~

I must say that I missed you all terribly! I did have a wonderful weekend though! I didn't realize how much I needed to get away from it all until i left. It was so nice to relax and unwind with my best friends. There were 5 of us and we just talked and laughed and drank! :D We drove to Deleware Friday night after checking in at the hotel in Maryland and I won $100.00 bucks!!:D I quit after losing $10.00 because I know how to give up after being on a losing streak!

Adie~ Congrats on the baby boy! I can't wait to see pics!

Sept & Michelle~ I drank enough wine for you and then some! Sept when do we get to see your u/s pics?

Lisa~ I hope that dh's surgery went ok and I can only imagine how pissed you were with him. You only have 41 days left though...Holy Cow!:eek:

Thelma~ I'm glad that you enjoyed your long weekend with dh. Did he find out if he got the job with the city yet? You might have said already and I missed the post!

Shannon~ How are you and the babies? When is your next doctor's appt?

Michelle~ I did test again and still neg. Af finally decided to show her true colors on yesterday.:mad: Thelma I know how you feel, Af is really annoying!

Fii, Shelly, & Doem~ I hope you are doing okay. Shelly, tonight is the last softball game...yippee! We may have to play in the tournament, but I think we will play next week and then that's it!

Hope I didn't miss anyone!

Talk to ya later!
Mahogany

[Sept17]

Kriss,
I missed your post. I know all about guys and drinking. My husband painted our bedroom with partially digested corn, meat, and alcohol not too long ago. That's a bummer that your husband hurt himself like that just because he didn't cut back on the sauce. My husband is the same way when he gets around his friends. I'm surprised he hasn't ended up in the ER, too.I hope your hubby will be alright, but sounds like a serious injury. I'm surprised the docs didn't operate sooner.

Thelma, I had a fun weekend, too. Besides having a paper and a team project to work on for class, I did nothing. I just laid around the house and was as lazy as I wanted to be. And the weather was so perfect that I really thought I was in heaven.And yes, ice cream was involved.:o

Michelle,
We're having the most wonderful weather right now, but predictions are calling for a major heat-up by the end of the week.

Mahogany,
How do you make smothered chicken?

[mama2]

Good afternoon!
As you can tell, today is a non sick day and I LOVE it! Not doing anything b/c it is so stinking hot (Bella won't even go out to pee, lol) but still happy that I am not sick today.

Sept- I like the green bedding. THe store I went to didn't have any other colors, but my favorite color is green. And this green is a fresh green...SOunds like you are nesting! How exciting! DH and I can't do any of that until our home is finished, which they tell us should be at the end of August...But, you know how construction goes!

Kriss- Sorry about your dh and his ER trip...Although, I did get a little chuckle when I read why. I am glad he is not hurt, but it just reminds me of old times with some of my friends!

Mahogany- $100 added to the pocket is always nice! ANd I am glad to hear you know when to walk away. I too walk away-I like to play black jack and I make sure to always put the money that I started with back in my pocket, that way if I lose I still break even!

Crazy- I sure hope you are wrong about the two girls, lol! DOn't get me wrong, I will love whatever I get but IF I could order them, I would ask for one of each or two boys-that way I only have to pay for one wedding or two rehearsal dinners, lol!

Seeking- Sounds like you are enjoying yourself!

Thelma- SOrry you are going through so much. But, I am glad you will have some extra time to spend with your family...2 extra years will be very precious...You are in my thoughts.

WHo am I missing????

Well, Oprah is on so I am going to run. Have a great day!

[kriscass24]

Hey Everyone. First off, BIG CONGRATS to Adie, Hope to see a pic sometime!

Sept, You sound so prepared! That is great. I haven't even really done too much with the room yet, just cleaned it, pretty much.:eek: It is so friggin hard without knowing!

Shelly, is your baby's room done?

Michelle, thanks for the update on Fii, I can always count on you for an update:) How are things going with DH?

I can't really remember anyone's personals, my brain has temporarily shut down I think.

DH came out of surgery just fine. The glass, (which he chose to have them save:rolleyes: ) was about 2 1/2 inches long by 1 inch wide. Just lucky it didn't hit any nerves or tendons. He's pretty embarassed, with all the shift changes at the hospital and everything, he had to tell everyone what happened over and over. Punishment enough, I must say.

Did I mention that through all of this I had some sort of intestinal flu? I had diarrhea and was vomiting through all of this. I still have it. It started Thursday night, and seemed to go away yesterday, but came back today like crazy. I have been sitting on the toilet with a puke bucket. NOT FUN. I don't know what is up with that, but if it keeps up for another day I will probably have to go to the hosp and get some fluids. When it rains, it pours, right?

I'll check back later!

[Sept17]

Shannon,
I guess I am nesting, but I wish nesting didn't have to be so expensive! I'm glad the bedding isn't. Today I got an email from Pottery Barn Kids where I'm registered and wouldn't you know it...the chest of drawers and nightstand were both on sale! So, I laid out a little under a grand in five minutes today, but at least I got the pieces I want. If you want to check them out, its the tall Berkeley chest of drawers and matching nightstand in honey.I don't even know where we're going to put all this new furniture because the nursery isn't painted yet. :eek: By the way, congrats on having a non-sick day.

Kriss,
Just buy green everything. But then again, if you have your bassinet then you could technically wait until delivery to decide on what to get. I know you'll probably be bummed to have to set up a nursery and take care of a newborn and your girls and your husband. You'll have alot on your plate, and then you know you must make time for yourself, too.
That's awesome that your husband is doing well after surgery. He is lucky that the glass didn't ruin his nerves or tendons because then he could've been handicapped. He's very fortunate.

[mama2]

Sept-I will check it out. PB is expensive, but the quality is good. I worked for Williams-Sonoma to put myself through college (that is the sister company of PB-as you probably know) and the quality and customer service of the company is wonderful. Too bad I still didn't work there-40% of ALL sister stores!
As for me, I had my first nose bleed today. (Well, first since I have been pregnant.) I blew my nose and it just started to gush. I guess that is typical in pregnancy. But, it ruined the new shirt that I had put on!
Well, have a great day ladies. Kriss, glad dh is out and doing fine.

[kriscass24]

Hi everyone. Sure is quiet in here today! I am feeling SOO much better today, thank God. I don't think I could've taken it much longer.

Sept, I think I'm just going to wait. DH is great at carpentry work, and all I have to do is tell him what I want and he'll fix up the room nicely. I won't have to worry about it. He'll probably start it while I'm in the hospital.

I am starting to get REALLY excited for this baby. I am looking forward to the pregnancy stuff to be over with. I'm getting uncomfortable now, as always happens near the end. I can't wait until they say "IT'S A ....."!! YAY.

Shannon, I never had nosebleeds during pregnancy, but I definately have heard about people getting them. It's great that you weren't sick today...or yesterday, whenever you posted that. I know it can totally drain your energy when you are sick like that.

Mahogany, glad to hear you had a good time. Sometimes a little getaway is just what the dr ordered. Enjoy that free time before you settle with a baby!

Ok, I will bbl, I know I forgot some people, like Thelma, Michelle....the list goes on...

[seeking]

Hi girls,

Has per usual I have to make this quick DS has exams over the next two weeks so as before I need to keep the computer freed up as much as possible for his studies. I am so nervous for him. He is starting to get letters from universities now. Very exciting, I know he has an amazing future ahead of him:) , bragging again but if I'm not around as much I am thinking of you girls all the time. Now Lisa don't go having that little bundle without me knowing. Joking all the best and talk to you's all soon, Michelle :D :D :D

[Crazylady]

BIG BABY ALERT! Uh oh... I guess I have to be better about monitoring my sugar levels. Ian is 3.4 Ilb's about a pound bigger then he should be. :o


Lisa- Laughed so hard about your DH. Sorry he had to have surgery though. There is a lesson learned the hard way. Hope you are okay. Hang in there.

Okay, I better go look some stuff up on wt. for baby. I am nervous now.
Sorry I am so bad a bout personals. I am reading everything about you guys.

[Sept17]

Crazy,
Yikes! Now that is one big baby!;) I had my Ob appointment this afternoon and she used the doppler. Everything was measuring on target, and my results from last week's blood glucose were in. I do not have gestational diabetes, but I am mildly anemic. Heck, I'm anemic when I'm not pregnant. But the downer was that my doc said I had to double my iron supplement intake. :( I've already been a little off schedule for the past two days, so now I'm just going to get totally backed up.:(

Kriss,
I wish my husband were more handy. We always have to hire someone to do work around the house.

Shannon,
I bet your increased blood pressure and the heat from the weather is what caused your nosebleed. Bummer that it ruined your new shirt. I went and bought a sampler pack of some new disposable diapers I read about in Fit Pregnancy. They're called G Diapers and they like a cloth pant and paper hybrid. You snap the paper liners into the pant, and when they're soiled you simply dump 'em in the toilet and flush 'em. I bought them from Whole Foods Market today. I'll let you know if they're any good. I'm somewhat doubtful, but if they work out they'd be a good backup system for my traditional cloth diapers.

Michelle,
I am so happy that your son has such a bright future ahead of him. The world is his oyster. And since you did such a great job of raising him, he's going to be a superstar with a good head on his shoulders.

[dragonthel]

well hello everyone.

sorry i didnt post yesterday i had a busy day.

Crazy im sure your baby will be fine . that thing is usually off on what they weigh. i was told that keith my youngerst was only going to weigh 4.6 lbs and he actually weighed in at 5lbs 15 oz...so dont stress to much

lisa sorry about your DH being a drunkin fool lol...glad he is doing ok now. maybe this will be a reminder not to do that again.WOW you are almost there. im getting excited for you.

shannon, i got a nose bleed a couple of days ago. it was the heat. i was outside for to long . got sunburned and when i came into the cold house i got a nose bleed almost as soon as i walked in

michelle you are such a great mom.

sept you are having way way to much fun shoppinn g lol...

mahogany? doem?

as for me I have started to have some bad cramps so im thinking AF is going to be mean this month. I cramped so hard yesterday by the time that bed time rolled around i was exhausted.. spent the day over to a friends house with my grandson and him and i had a water fight out side on the lawn.. really it was him chasing me with the hose. but i was pretending i didnt want to get wet and he was gigling and chasing me.. it was so much fun and we had a blast.

[mama2]

Just checking in.

Sept- Let me know about those diapers. I read somewhere on here about fuzzy pants, or something like that-similar concept. We have a whole foods about 15 minutes away, so if they are good I might just give them a try. I thought about doing cloth diapers, but everyone is giving me a hard time about it. I think it would be much cheaper, especially b/c we are having two!

I was sick this morning. Got up, ate my breakfast and an hour later was in the toilet. At least Eggo's and Apple Juice are not that bad of a combo to come back up, lol and TMI! THen I proceeded to eat like a junk food junkie. I had a choc chip cookie, Kudos Bar (The peanut butter ones are so good) and a bag of those 99 cent ruffles. (You know, they are individual size, but reall could feed two) My saving grace is I ate a fruit and walnut salad with yogurt for lunch-probably why I housed the chips b/c I was still hungry. ANyone else as bad as me?

Well, I'll BBL. Bella is on a time out in her cage-acting like a maniac. She acts up about twice a day for an hour each time. TOo hot to take her for a walk.

[Mahogany]

Hi Girls~

I don't have a lot of time today, but I wanted to tell Sept how to make smothered chicken!!

First off I do hope that all of you are doing well. I have nothing new to report with myself just trying to stay busy.

Sept~ Smothered chicken is easy to make. All you do is fry the chicken which you'll season to your liking and then make gravy. I did teach you how to make gravy didn't I or was it my sister...who can remember these days! :eek: I don't know why it feels like we've had this cooking lesson!!;) I give out so many lessons that I can't keep up!! You can add onions to the gravy if you want and if it is too thin (the gravy that is) add some flour and water together just to make a little paste and then pour it in the gravy. That will thicken it. Let me know if you need help and I will come over and cook it for you!

Hopefully ladies I will get to do personals tomorrow or later on tonight.

Mahogany

[kriscass24]

Hi ladies. Hope you are all doing well. I am having a blissful day. It is dreary, and rainy, and DH took the girls over to MIL's house a couple of hours ago. I haven't even showered or anything. I watched soaps, made lasagne, and did absolutely nothing else but enjoy the quiet. I really needed it. I really need a shower too, though.:eek: I even enjoyed a cup of my long lost friend....caffinated coffee. (I know, caffine is bad...blah blah). Coffee was always one of my favorite things, especially on a quiet afternoon, so I treated myself. DH is doing fine, he isn't even taking pain meds anymore. Just the discomfort of having stitches. (If he only knew what it was like to have stitches "down there"):rolleyes: I do feel like a b*tch sometimes, because even though he was hurt, I am having a real hard time having pity on him. He's lucky he's cute, and a good DH and daddy:) He's pretty embarassed, as everyone else that he tells about what happened has a good laugh too, punishment enough, I guess.

Mahogany, that sounds so good. I never make fried chicken. When I cook chicken, which is rare, I usually bake a whole chicken with all the fixin's. I will have to try that sometime!

Shannon, sorry about m/s returning. I craved junk food with all my pregnancies, but I craved fruit, cucumbers, and other healthy stuff too. It all balances out in the end.

Shelly, I hope you don't go have a big 10 pounder! Diabetes usually does make for some large babies, right? How big were the other boys?

Michelle, you are a wonderful mom, don't give him ALL the credit, he wouldn't be where he is today if it wasn't for you.

Thelma, sorry about the cramps. At least you aren't having 65 day cycles though. Getting regular will help that pregnancy stuff probably too, it may be just what you needed.

Anyway, I think my lasagne is done, just waiting for the garlic bread. YUM!! I hope my tummy is ready for it, I don't know if I should be eating something that heavy yet. I just stopped puking yesterday...or was it tuesday? I can't even remember now.

[Sept17]

I'm sorry I didn't post yesterday. I did come in and attempt to read posts but I got overwhelmed since I was so tired that I simply logged off and went to bed. It is very much like summer around here in LA. The heat has been on for the entire week, and next week's predictions are that it'll be more of the same. I have an ultrasound this afternoon, so I decided to take the day off from work. I figured I needed some rest time because I just do. :rolleyes:

Shannon,
I am addicted to ice cream. I've still been eating it every night. Not to mention that yesterday I took a healthy lunch with me to work, ate it all, and then proceeded on to a delicious small bag of Doritos, cheese popcorn, and a strawberry sour belt. I felt so guilty.

Thelma,
The downside to all this shopping is that I actually have to pay for it all!:eek: At least its baby stuff, mostly, and I have no choice but to buy it all. I decided that I'll take a break on buying baby stuff, except maybe the crib and mattress, until after the baby shower. I'm having mine the second weekend in June and just mailed out invitations yesterday. I had them custom made at Buttercupkids.com. I chose the blue ones with the brown border and the pregnant woman on the right. Very chic! I know, most people don't have invites printed, but I love that kind of stuff. And plus all I had to do was label the envelopes. Very easy and very cute!

Mahogany,
So you fry up the chicken like normal and then drown the pieces in gravy? Brilliant! If I make chicken this week I'll give it a whirl, and I am going to introduce one more item to the menu: hot biscuits. No, not home made, but the Pillsbury ones that come in the blue pop can. I've had to refrain myself from eating them for years because I could eat an entire batch by myself and I have done so before. Mmmmmm....:p

Okay ladies. I have officially forgotten whom else I needed to repsond to.

[Sept17]

My baby shower is the second week of July.

[Mahogany]

Hi Ladies~

Lisa~ I sure wish I could have had some lasagne, it's one of my favorites. I haven't made any in awhile. Dh doesn't like it as much as he likes spaghetti.:rolleyes: I'm glad that dh is recovering well and hopefully he'll be more careful next time.

Thelma~ how are those cramps?

Sept~ you are really puttin' a hurtin' on the junk food! What happened to cutting back on the ice cream? It's something about summer that makes me not get enough of ice cream. I just wish it wasn't so fattening. I love biscuits especially the grands flaky ones with lots of margarine!:D

Michelle how are things going with you? Is dh still home and are the boys still keeping you busy?

Shannon~ How's the m/s? and Fii? Doem?

I hope I didn't miss anyone, if so I do apologize!

bbl,
Mahogany

[Adelaide]

hey girls,

just wanted to check in real quick and tell you that i'm doing great but still haven't had time to write my story! i have an outline but the time is just not there since i try to sleep when he sleeps!! basice premise: 14 total hours of labor, 3 of those being pushing, and i went "all natural". it was amazing. the baby is doing wonderful and i am too. y'all are going to LOVE this!! i'm so excited for you since you have yet to experience it. i spent the first few nights crying myself to sleep from happiness and overwhelming love.

[Sept17]

Wow Adie,
I am so happy for you. I'm glad that your long journey to motherhood has landed you in such a warm and happy place. You deserve it and all of my best wishes. I know you're an awesome mom with a great sense of humor. Have you been able to get back into your Lucky Jeans, yet?;)

[kriscass24]

Hi girls. Adie, I've been there, I know just what you mean, and it is truly wonderful. I am really glad you get to experience it, there really is nothing in the world like it.:)

Sept, how did your u/s go? I had a dr. appt yesterday too, but no u/s. Baby is ready to go though, in position. Still didn't get to see my doc, saw a midwife this time, I really wanted to talk to her about induction. The midwife said that my doc likes to do that, she likes to have control. She likes to deliver the babies of her patients, so hopefully she will induce. I was induced with Cassie, and it went well, 5 hours from the start of pitocin.

How is everyone else? Sure is getting quiet around here, must be the weather.

[Sept17]

Hey Kriss,
I realized late last night that I neglected to mention how my doctor appointment went. The baby is fine. He's measuring a full week ahead of schedule and that's that. I'm just getting to the point where I am getting sick of all the appointments. I find that I worry a little each time, and yesterday I even cried a little. Fortunately my husband was there to keep me calm, and the baby kicked me a few times to help me snap out of it. I think it all stems from me knowing he's alright, but yet I still have to get poked and prodded because of my medical history. I know my doctors (yes, multiple doctors and they're all specialists) are just making sure that things go smoothly for me, but I'm growing increasingly resentful of it all. But yet I am thankful that they all care as much as they do. I've had two appointments this week, and that takes alot out of me emotionally because I don't want them to find anything wrong. Thank goodness that they haven't. It would kill me if they did.

[Crazylady]

Hi Guys! The boys are out of school for the summer and baseball tournaments are on. Crazy.

Adie- Glad to hear that you are enjoying your bundle. They sure are sweet, huh?

Sept.- I hope everyone can make it to your shower! So many of my friends can't make it to mine. I thought about moving it to another date, but I have the feeling there will just be other reasons to not make it. All in all I think there will be about 12 women, which sounds like a party.:)

Michelle- How are you enduring the winter? We are all swimming every day here.

Lisa- Wow, you are so close!!! With the baby getting so big, I am sure I will be induced early. Brian was 7.3 lbs and Philip 8.9 ibs. At that rate, Ian will probably be 9-10 lbs. Yikes. I go see the doctor on the 13th and I guess she'll let me know what the plan is.

Shannon- How are you holding up? Any word if you have identical or fraternal twins? Will you be finding out the sex? Please don't make us hold out... I could kill Lisa;)

Thelma- Have things gotten less stressful for you? I sure hope so. I have to tell you though, your posts always make me smile!

[Sept17]

Sorry, I had to take a bathroom break.

I just looked at your ticker and even though I know you've said how close you were to delivery, it just dawned on me that you're truly fixin' to pop! Oh my goodness! I am so excited for you. My baby keeps turning to the side, so he's usually out of position. I find that when he's head down or feet down that I am at my most uncomfortable. Sounds like you're ready to go at any time, but I'm sure you'll go close to the due date. Just a hunch.;)

[kriscass24]

lol at Shelly. So many people have the same reaction. It really annoys people that I'm not finding out. That makes it more worth it too, I always kind of liked to annoy people. I dream of that day when they say "it's a ...." though. I am SOOOO excited. I am down to the countdown now. I go every week for appts now, and hopefully will be induced around July 5th or so. I am hardly able to contain myself. I think waiting was the best thing I have ever done. There is so much excitement. There was with the girls, knowing the sex gives you a different type of excitement. Time seems to be slowing down quite a bit now that I am getting so close.

I lost a lb yesterday at my appt, bringing my grand total weight gain to 15 lbs. That isn't much, but I was a little overweight to begin with. I weighed 156 when I got pregnant, and I'm only 5'4", so I can afford to gain a bit less. I guess if you are overweight slightly, (about 20lbs:eek: ) then you should gain 15-25 lbs.

[Sept17]

I just read your ticker, and I just noticed that you added your little boy's name to it. Also, since we're so close in our pregnancies that tidbit about him being due in eleven weeks helps to put things into perspective for me as well.

I'm having a co-ed shower and kids are invited, as long as they know how to act. Anyway, we're expecting to host between 50 and 75 guests at my in-laws' house. They have a big house and a huge yard, and they don't kids running around, so it should all work out fine. I know everyone won't show, but hopefully the ones who can't make it will still send gifts off my registry. I really need a ton of stuff and now I see the importance in having a shower. I hope that doesn't make me sound shallow, but I need baby gear.

[Crazylady]

Sept.- I hear you! My friends are all kicking down the presents. So nice... most are done having babies and are enjoying picking up baby stuff for me. It is all so cute! Do you check up on your registry? I know that is cheating but I do every now and then. I can't help it. I opened and then re-wrapped all my wedding presents too. Isn't that terrible?:p

Lisa- That is a perfect amount of wt. gain. Don't be frustrated if it kind of pours on these last few weeks. Just remember it isn't you. If you sit right where you are you will be smaller after baby then before you were pg! I gained 1/2 a pound. Let's face it, know one is concerned about that. I saw some pictures of myself before I gained all my wt. I used to be so pretty. I have a new lease on life. I am going to have Ian and then it is going to be all about doing things right for myself. I can't start now because of m/s and diabetes, but I am going to hit it after he is born.

My stroller/carseat is the Expedition LE travel system from Babies R us. check it out!

[kriscass24]

It almost feels like live chat in here today. Shelly, I like that stroller. I had to get a double stroller when Kristin was born. Cassie will be 4 in September, so she's just going to have to walk with me, I guess.

Sept, are you getting uncomfortable yet? I have been pretty lucky this time so far. I don't feel too bad, just sleepy. Ambien helps with the restlessness at night though, but I only take it once a week or so, when I have had enough. I have restless leg syndrome anyway, but pregnancy makes it act up so bad that I can't stand it.

Mahogany, did you end up getting AF? Did you already tell me that? I am so scatter-brained lately that I just can't remember.

Thelma, where are you? How is everything going?

Michelle, how are you holding up? You say you are going in for a transfer around the time I have the baby?

Shelly, as sick as you have been I am surprised you have gained any weight at all. I don't mind gaining the weight. With Cassie I gained 27 lbs, and with Kristin I gained 28 lbs, and Kristin was a pound 2 oz bigger than Cassie, so It isn't like I gain 60 lbs anyway. Who cares. DH still thinks I am hot;)

[Sept17]

Kriss and Crazy,
When I got weighed on Thursday (or was it Wednesday???) I was 160 pounds. My starting weight before I got pregnant was around 125 to 127 pounds. I have never been so heavy. I kinda like it, though. Dresses no longer look good on me, but oh well. And my thighs and breasts have really taken on a womanly quality I've never experienced before. But really, all my weight seems to be concentrated in my abdomen. And I am looking forward to wearing my cute little sundresses and getting my hair done again. I'm not really uncomfortable, but I am a little.

Crazy,
I registered for the Britax Companion newborn car seat, and the Roundabout infant carseat. Instead of doing the travel system thing, I also registered for one of those stroller frames that the infant seat will click into. When the baby outgrows it and moves on to the next car seat then I'll be using a Bumbleride stroller. I haven't decided on which one, but it definetly won't be the QueenBee model. Its between the Rocket three-wheeler, or the traditional four-wheeler whose name escapes me right now. Bumbleride isn't available through Babies R Us, but you can check it out on Amazon.com because they carry it. Oh, and I want the stroller in "bamboo" which is a pale green color.

Today I went to Costco (what was I thinking, right?) and they had a ton of Carter's four-piece baby clothes sets for $11.99 per. I was on my best behavior and only bought three sets. Each set has a bib, two onesies, and a footed sleeper. They're soooo cute!

Oh man, didn't I just say yesterday that I wasn't going to buy any thing like that because I needed to wait until the shower? :eek: How soon I forget.

[kriscass24]

Sept, how many kids do you think you will have? I could have 10 if I could afford it. Experts say it is much easier to get prego if you had trouble the first time. Especially with endo, pregnancy sometimes almost corrects endo completely, so I have heard. I don't even know if you have that, I was just wondering what your ideal family size is. DH really thinks we should be done after this one, that way we can afford college, and everything else they want and need. I don't know. I can't imagine saying "OK, no more children...ever". The thought of it makes me sad. It says in the bible to "Be fruitful and multiply", I'm ready for all the kids God brings into my life, but sometimes life throws you a curve. Who knows??:confused:

[Sept17]

I was thinking that two would be the max for me. In all honesty I never should've had any issues with conceiving. I made an error in choosing the wrong health insurance and resulting recieive crappy health care for a ruptured cyst during my 2003 pregnancy. Because the surgeon opted to give me and appendectomy and then found the cyst, that surgery caused my small intestines to scar and shut down my body. I had to have another surgery, this time a full abdominal one to remove part of my intestine that had fused. That surgery then caused uterine scarring and the demise of my 16/17 week pregnancy. For a year or so I went to countless doctors who said nothing was wrong, but it wasn't until I changed health care plans to have two PPO's and consulted with my hunky RE that the uterine scarring was diagnosed and taken care of. After he removed it, I got pregnant immediately but miscarried (that was last June), and then I got pregnant again in November with this pregnancy. So, all of my pregnancy issues were due to bad medical care. I probably should've sued for malpractice but I didn't have it in me.

Anyway, to answer your other question I think two kids will be my maximum. But we'll see how I feel once my son is born. I may want a full house of them. But at the same time I think that based on my personality that two kids are all I need. I am a bit on the selfish side:o but I do love kids, too. So two would be perfect and I could still drive a sports car to the kids' soccer practice.

[Crazylady]

Sept.- You will find that you are plenty busy with 2, that's for sure. I get a little overwhelmed when I try to think of how I am going to incorporate the third. I think it would have been much easier to have him while the others were little, like Lisa. Now we are running around doing sports and vacations that are geared to the older crowd. I am excited to do it, but this little guy is going to have a much different babyhood then the others.

[dragonthel]

honestly ladies my body is way way waked out..i go from having long marathon cycles to having a perfect 27day cycle..AF showed her face this afternoon as i knew she would my temp dropped..today would have been CD28. i am only spotting but i did that the last 2 cycles.I have not seen red yet it is still just brown spotting when i wipe like last time.. Although I must admit that I have never in my life been early for my period. late yes but early never. very strange to say the least. maybe im going through the change of life. and that why they are so messed up.

anyway. how is everyone else doing today,.

[JJJulie]

Hey guys, just lurking and thought I'd throw in a piece of unsolicited advice. Sept 17- You should consider getting the Britax Marathon, and not the Roundabout. There were 3 of us (myself and 2 friends...) all of whom had the Roundabout. We loved it and it's easy to use, etc. However, they will outgrow it. One of my friends her daughter outgrew it before 3 because she was so tall. The MArathon goes to 65 lbs (I think) so basically it's the last car seat you'll ever have to buy, and it's easy to use just like the Roundabout. I have the cow print for my daughter and she loves it. It seems a little big at first, but you get used to it and it's super safe, like the Roundabout. Just thought I'd throw this out there because I feel like I wasted all that money buying the Roundabout that she will just outgrow. DD is now extremely small and she is 31 lbs at 3 years 5 months- but a more average child would be on the verge of outgrowing the Roundabout or would already have done so. Sooo, just trying to throw it out there, and good luck :)

[kriscass24]

Hey there. Thelma, I think it is great that your cycles are regular again. I think after a little while of the normalcy, you will be pregnant. It is confusing, but wonderful. You should still find out about the PCOS thing though.

Julie, welcome to the board. I keep forgetting that lots of people read this board without posting. It's nice to see you.

Shelly, you are right about 2 kids being busy. This will be my 3rd baby in less than 4 years, and I must admit I am wondering how I will keep it all together. My house is a disaster, and daily chores are becoming a big pain in the ass, literally....that sciatic nerve is driving me nuts. My mom always comes here while I'm at the hosp and cleans everything that isn't clean, and gets everything ready that I may have forgotten about. She's so great. What would I ever do without my mom?????:eek: She helps me out so much with the girls, and just in life in general. I am so lucky to have come from such a wonderful family. I really don't even know what it would be like to NEVER get a helping hand when it is necessary. I don't think I take advantage, but I just hope that I am thankful enough for that. I hope I am as wonderful a mom as my mom was/is.

Where are you Mahogany? Michelle? Summer always keeps everyone busy. All it has done here is friggin rain, but I guess I should be thankful that it isn't 100 degrees.:eek: I could really use some sunshine to get me out of this funk though.

[qtgrk]

Lurker here ... hope you don't mind:

Sept17 - just wanted to quickly post - how time flies! Soon you will be giving birth to your precious baby boy ... I can't wait to read about it. I do keep 'tabs' on ya - making sure everything is going well -- I noticed in your last post you mention about the crappy medical you received in the past -- got me thinking: How is Dr. Fab doing? Have you seen him since your BFP? I just sent a photo of Alexia to the dr that performed my d&c with Matthew because he told my husband at that time he wanted a photo of our baby ...

Anyways, glad to hear that you are doing well -- and to all those that have gotten your BFP's and are soon nearing the date of meeting the little bean in them - CONGRATS and GOOD LUCK!!

Kat :)

[Sept17]

Julie,
Thanks for the advice. But Consumer Reports said that the Roundabout fared better in crash tests than the Marathon. That does make sense about what you said concerning the weight/height limitations of the Roundabout. I'll definetly take that into account and compare the two again.

Hiya Kat!
Thanks for dropping in. I keep neglecting the Good Vibers thread, but I think its because I simply forget to go over there if I don't see it listed in the box. This pregnancy still seems so unreal because I've waited so long to get to this point. But I am silly with excitement. Alexia is growing into a lovely young lady. My, how time flies! I remember when you just learned about your pregnancy with her. Seems just like yesterday.

[kriscass24]

Hi guys. It's nice to see the new faces around here! Sept, sounds like you are more than prepared for the new baby boy! Still won't tell us the name, huh? I am still up in the air about names myself. It would REALLY help if I knew what I was having though, I think. It really does help to see their little face. I am getting so close that I can barely contain my excitement. 5 weeks from today, but could be only 3 1/2 to 4 weeks, depending on whether or not we decide to induce. YAY!

I was going to have my mom come in there again, but not until the end when I am pushing, but I think where we don't know the sex that I'm going to keep it between DH and myself. I think it will be really special to share that between just us. I'M SO EXCITED!!!

[dragonthel]

i have made a decision with this af..im done for good. on the 27th when i go to the doc im having her put me on bcp. I have had enough..and also i am still going to have her check me for pcos and get me started on thhat.

sorry no personals for me today im not in a very good frame of mind. im kind of pissy today.

i will come on tomorrow..see you ladies
thelma

[seeking]

Hi guys,

This has to be real quick as DS is about to finish his first exam and i have to get into town to pick him up. Mostly you's sound like you's are cruising along but I wanted to send a big hug to Thelma, my heart sunk when I read your post but I do know exactly how you feel. I also am with you on the cycle day thing since my last two cycles I have gone to at least 30 days and I'm not sure wether I even O'd this month. Either way I am glad I decided not to do a cycle this month. I need the time to get my head aroung things. I know your cycles are way more confused then mine but I do understand the not knowing whether you auther or marther(sp?) feeling. To tell you the truth I'm over it to. It's just hard when you want it so much. I'm rambling again as usual but wanted you to know I'm right here with you:) .

Mahogany, Yes Dh is still here and yes the boys are still running me off my feet but I am so glad I really need it at the moment. Doem recommended I read a book that she said gave her the inspiration to keep going when she could find none. I am now hanging out for that to come into the book store. I really feel I need something but at the moment the boys and DH are keeping me going. How are you and what CD are you. I have missed so much, I feel really bad.

Have a great ladies to the heap of people I missed you are in my thoughts and I'm glad you's are doing so well:D :D

[Sept17]

Thelma,
Go ahead and be pissy. Sometimes everyone needs to just be in a bad mood. You'll simply laugh and smile on another day.

Michelle,
Where is your son interested in attending college? Has he considered coming to the United States?

Kriss,
I am not prepared just yet. I still have so much left to do, and I just saw that my crib is out of stock:eek: . The delivery company for the dresser from PB Kids phone number was offline today. I even had a rep from PBK try it and she couldn't get through either. You know that dial tone you get from a Fax machine? Yup, that's all we got. I'm hoping it isn't some fly-by-night delivery company that's about to make off with my $600 dresser. :mad:

[kriscass24]

Hi guys. Thelma, Something I learned in Kindergarten....Quitters never win;) I know how discouraging it must be, but now that your cycles are on track, it probably isn't the right time to quit. It may just take a few normal cycles to straighten everything out. I have never been through what you have been through, so my advice is without any experience, and I don't mean to offend you, or make it seem like it should be taken lightly. I would just hate to see you give up on your dream, then always wonder if it would have happened.

Sept, don't feel like you aren't ready. All I have is onesies, bottles, formula, socks, diapers, a carseat, and a crib....which I haven't even picked up the mattress for yet:eek: I have a dresser, but that really is it. I'm going to send out people for clothes while in the hosp, then DH will do the room when we get home. SO CRAZY! Anyway, don't feel unprepared, I'm WAY behind you, and due 6 weeks ahead of you! I have less than 5 weeks left and I am SO not ready.

[mama2]

Just stopping in real quick to say hello.

I took a fall about an hour ago and I just got off the phone with the dr. THey said everything should be fine since I am only 16 weeks (on Wed) and that I will probably feel a little sore tomorrow, even though it was a light fall. I was walking to the other room and I saw Bella's bone so I moved a little to the left and ended up stepping on it and falling on my hands and knees. I don't know how I managed that-my eye sight has been a little off, so maybe I didn't adjust my path correctly. I know things are probably fine, but you know, you worry about stuff like that.

ANyway, we know that these babies are fraternal (CRAZYLADY I know you were asking) and we will find out the sex at the end of the month when I have another u/s appt. We are very excited to find that out, so I hope they cooperate!

Well, I have to run and take a shower. I do feel a little sore already (in the arm where I caught myself) and I am thinking the steam will help.

Hope you all are well. I will do personals later
Shannon

[Mahogany]

Hey Ladies~

I am sorry to have been MIA! I tell you I have been busy, busy, busy these days. I stop in to catch up but then I am too tired to post.

Sept~ I need a new recipe...any suggestions? I see you're still shoppin, be sure to save all of your baby clothes for me! I think when my time finally comes, I'll be having a boy. My dh has 4 brothers and his brothers have boys except for one who lucked up and had a girl!

Lisa~ I did get AF on the 28th so I will be fertile on Friday and I O on Sunday so we'll see what happens this month. I used to want 4 kids, but I am a little spoiled myself so I don't think 4 kids would suit me. :D I'll be lucky to get just one.

Shannon~ I'm glad you're ok, and it was good that you checked with the doc to make sure. I worry about falling down my stairs because usually cinnamon trips me if she's coming up and down them with me.

Michelle~ I am glad that you are keeping busy and still enjoying dh. My dh may have to work out of town again, but it should only be for 2 weeks. He will be going back to Pennsylvania. :( He did get his motorcycle up and running again from when he wrecked it.

Thelma~ It's ok to be in a pissy mood. We all have them and what better place to rant and rave than here among friends?

Crazy~ The last game is tonight I hope. My shins just can't take anymore. :( I'm also glad that you are welcoming all the new baby presents!! I like presents of any sort!

Julie~ Welcome to the thread. I hope you will stick around.

Kat~ It's nice to see you too. How neat that Alexia and I have the same birthday!

Fii~ how are you and Sushi? and Doem?

Oh my who did I miss...

bbl,
Mahogany

[kriscass24]

Mahogany, it's nice to see you around here! Are you girls winning some games now? It sucks to have a bad coach.

Thelma, are you feeling better? We have all had our share of ranting and raving around here. You are definately entitled to your turn. You have been pretty patient through all of this, I think.

Michelle, I feel like I have been ignoring you lately. You are such a wonderful mom. I know you are busy, and it is nice that you still pop in and let us know how it is going. I think about you often.

Shannon, sorry about the fall. I have been there, and I know it can be scary. Everyone falls at least once during pregnancy, it's those clumsy big bellies! I fell when I was pregnant both times, and I fell a couple of times this winter. That baby, (or babies):D are very well protected. I was about 8 months pregnant when I fell with Kristin, and everything was fine. You wouldn't be human if you didn't worry about it though!

Sept, I like the idea of a sportscar too, but we definately outgrew it. I spent about 15 years of my life SWEARING that I would NEVER own a minivan, and I know they are very uncool, but I really like it! Life sure does change sometimes!

BBL, Cassie is still in the tub, and Kristin just opened the fridge:eek:

[kriscass24]

Shelly, I seem to ignore you sometimes too! It really is just my scatterbrain. I hope you are doing ok. How's the m/s?

[Crazylady]

I am sitting here starring at the screen wanting to do personals, but I can't. I am so crabby and weepy and I don't know why. DS and I are butting heads and I am frustrated 23 hours out of everyday with him since school let out. He has been so mouthy and I won't take that crap. Needless to say none of us are having any fun. Hopefully we will get into a nice groove soon.

[kriscass24]

Shelly, I have been really crabby with my girls too. I feel guilty about it sometimes, it just seems like when I am having a bad day, they are extra naughty. I know it most likely just my tolerance level, and they act on my obvious frustration, but it still is hard to take sometimes. And not to mention poor DH. I tried REALLY hard not to razz him too much about his hand, but find myself bitching about drinking to him way more than I probably should. I could just break things sometimes. I think it is the heat. I am very irritable, so don't feel alone in this. The kids always seem to play on that, no matter what the age.

[Crazylady]

That is so funny that you say that, Lisa, I hung up on DH twice today. Once when I called him about the car estimate (he said not to fix my seat which is totally uncomfortable) and once when he called to ask which insurance plan to use next year. After I told him which one I thought he decided to argue. AUGh! I said then don't call me if you already have all the answers. I guess it is just me. I have felt like crying for 2 days.

[Crazylady]

Lisa- I can't believe you are a month or less away. I just got really excited for you!

[seeking]

Hi girls,

A quick visit yet again but I will try and do personals as best I can. DS has his history exam today so I have to be quick. I am tired for him, lol.

Sept, I don't think he has thought too much about where he is going or what he really wants to do. Ever since he could talk he has wanted to go to university and become a teacher. He could read and write fluently by the age of three so his whole life he has been told that teaching is a waste of his talent. So every couple of years he has changed what he wants to do at the moment he wants to be a journalist but I know in his heart he wants to teach with a speciality of physical education. I've told him to follow his heart but it's hard when there is so much external pressure around. So that is why he is going to play in England for at least a year to truely sort out what he wishes to do and if it's to write there is no better place then England to be. Though it's going to break my heart:( .

Shelly, I've forgotten exactly how old your boys are. I used to have that problem with my boys particulary the first few weeks of the holidays. Now they are older I don't have that problem because they are like each others best friends and are out kicking the football or playing cricket all year round and when it's not sport outside they either watching it or playing on the play station. It won't be long until your boys are doing the same. It just seems to take forever:D

Thelma, I hope your feeling so much better, you have been in my thoughts alot the last few days. I'm hoping af is being gentle with you and your feeling 100%.

Mahogany, I am glad things are busy for you and you are still l;ooking forward to this month. I still have my gut feeling, I'm praying it is your time very soon. How did your softball end up? Will you play next year?

Shannon, How are you feeling, I am glad everything is alright. Rest up. I can't believe how far you are on already. Is this year going the quickest ever??? Or is it just me?

Lisa, wow is all I can say. Your nearly there. I can't wait to hear that news:) .

Hello to everyone that I might of missed I'm a little scatter brained at the moment. There is so much to fit in a day. Today we are going window shopping for a new car. We desperately need a seven seater. O.K. I better go and I'll bbl. Have a great night girls, Michelle

[Sept17]

The baby's new nightstand from Pottery Barn Kids just arrived. My husband and I unpacked it and it's gorgeous! The honey color will be perfect for the nusery! The matching dresser will be delivered on Sunday. We'll probably leave it packed until the Nursery is painted in a few weeks. I can't wait to see how everything will come together. :D

Michelle,
England sounds so far away from you. I dread the day when my son will leave home. I'm sure I'll cry for a long time. I'm already so protective of him and he's still in my belly! Well, you know that he'll be fine out there in the world because you did an awesome job of raising him. He won't disappoint you, he'll only continue to make you proud.

Thelma,
I'dhave to agree with Kriss about you quitting. I was actually taken aback by your post yesterday where you essentially threw in the towel. Your cycles are now normalized and you're ovulating and you want to quit?! I know that your financial situation may not be optimal, but you will always have enough to take care of your needs. I would also have to say that I think you should keep on trying.

Kriss,
I really do feel unprepared. I wish that all of the furniture was here and the nursery was put together. I still have so much to do. At least you have your daughter's things to use if you need to. I'm starting from scratch!
I think I can still swing the sports car with one or two kids. But we'll see. Right now I drive a good-sized sedan, but I yearn for something zippier. My husband was trying to sell me on getting a minivan, but I'm not one for big cars. My sedan is as big as I want to go, even though when I finish my Masters I plan to go and get the bigger more expensive sedan that's next in class model than the one I have now. You could say it'll be an ego-stroke for myself.

Crazy,
I get pissy alot, but especially when I'm driving. There are so many idiots on the road that you'd think they got their licenses from gumball machines. I can't stand people who brake unecessarily or drive slow in the fast lane. It just doesn't make any sense to me and drives me nuts!

Mahogany,
How about a good low-fat, nutrition-packed recipe of some kind? Or how about a recipe for a strawberry shortcake???

Shannon,
I nearly took a spill a few days ago in the backyard. I tripped over a step and ended up on my hands with my butt in the air. I heard that babies are protected by amniotic fluid because it cushions them from such things. So we all get to find out the sex of your babies in about two weeks? I'm so excited to hear what you're having.

[kriscass24]

Hey girls. I did manage to muster up the energy to pick up a crib mattress today. I have a crib, and really needed that. I found that I'm getting later with being prepared with each baby. With Cassie I had her room done by the time I was 6 months pregnant, Kristin was about 8 months pregnant, and this baby is just having the necessities until we find out the sex. 34 DAYS or LESS!!!!!:eek: :D :confused: SCARY!!! I'm going to have 3 kids under the age of 4 and I'm getting nervous.

Shelly, I am actually glad that you are as crabby as me. Have you ever seen those pregnant ladies that just act like life is grand all the time, and like pregnancy never seems to affect them negatively as far as attitude and energy and things like that? I hate those women. I am weak or something, because I am a big baby myself. I get so pissed at DH sometimes that I can envision smacking him, (I don't, by the way);) I do find myself yelling at the girls over things that I would almost find laughable while not pregnant. I can't wait until I feel like a human again!

I have an appt. on Monday, have to have my Strep B culture done. Bummer, but every time they mess with your cervix, you get a step closer to labor. (Trying hard to look on the bright side).

Sorry this is a selfish post, but now I'm too tired to finish personals!

[dragonthel]

hi ladies.. i didnt post earlier today cuz my head has been in the clouds today. I even told DH that im going to go on the pill. He didnt say much he just looked at me and nodded his head. during AF he is a smart man and wont argue with me. Im sure we will talk more about it when im done with AF. I think alot of my decision is based on the fact that i had my grandson all day long on saturday and it kicked my butt hard core. he is so active. I have forgotten how active toddlers can be.im certain that alot of my problem there is my weight, that makes me get tired easier.this Af has not been nice to me. I have cramped pretty hard and i am flowing harder than i did the months i was on clomid. I know it seems like I am giving up but im just reassesing the situation. I still am going to go on the pill i thinks its best for my peace of mind for now. im struggling with this so much i feel i need a break. im not sure if i will come off the break, and im honestly getting to be ok with that. DH and i have been talking about the fact keith our youngest will be 18 in 4 more years and it will be just us. we have never been just us. we have always had kids. we have been together for 19yrs and my oldest is soon to be 21 . i have been a mom forever lol..

anyway. sorry no personals ..
talk soon thelma

[Sept17]

I'm at work and I've already eaten my lunch. I have a ton of things to do, but I'd rather just sit here and read posts.:D I don't have much to say, so I'll be back later.

[Crazylady]

I hit something and lost my post. I think I hit ctrl D instead of capital D. UGGH. Oh well, it was just more of the same. Hope all is well with you guys. I am playing referee again this afternoon. BBL

[mama2]

Thelma-What ever you decide on we understand. If you want to go on the pill and feel you should, then that is what you should do. You can always go off it in a few months if you change your mind. Your ttc journey has been so full of high's and lows that O don't blame you. I just hope you hang around so we can still talk to you!
Sept- I read you are having a co-ed shower. I like that idea a lot. I don't see why daddy-to-be should be cut out, especially b/c my dh is looking forward to being a father so much. I want him there!
Kriss-Can't believe you are almost ready to pop! How exciting! It is amazing how time flies. WIll this be your last child?
Seeking-How are you doing? Anything new? I am well and thanks for asking!
Crazy-How are you feeling?

As for me, everything seems okay. I am pretty tired today-probably b/c Bella is acting up. I have called about some training, but seems like the classes fall over our vacation dates. So, now I have to look into some private classes. I hate to spend money on such a thing, but it will be well worth it for when the babies come. Oh and dh and I have come up with some names-at least for now. For a boy(s) we like Luke and maybe Hunter. For a girl(s) we like Avery and maybe Kailey. Any thoughts? We have a very Irish last name...

[seeking]

Hi girls,

I don't think I have enough time for personals, DS has a geography exam today so we have to get ready soon. Also expecting a delivery of fish very soon and I'm still in my pj's. That wouldn't be a nice sight for the poor guy...yuck, lol. I hope everyone is doing well.

Thelma, I know what you mean and you have three wonderful son and a beautiful grandson. If you stop ttc you still have a very fulfilled life and that's not to say you can't change your mind at any given time. I thin k it was Shannon who said as long as your still around to talk to us gals we will be happy for you whatever you decide;) I know I will even if next cycle dosen't go as planned.

O.K. I really must go but I am thinking of everyone. Have a great day, Michelle:D :D

CD 28 and still no af. I knew she was going to play hard this month:mad:

[kriscass24]

I had a huge post and I just screwed it up. I pushed the back button.:rolleyes: I even did all the personals. Shelly, I'm with you, I'm not even going to try to do that again. I'll attempt it again in the morning.

[Sept17]

Shannon,
I went to a co-ed shower a couple of years ago and it was nice to be able to have my husband around, even though he hung out with his friends. We had a good time. Plus the in-laws wanted to make it a casual and big party, so we went ahead and invited everyone. Well, not everyone. My husband got to be pretty involved in the guest list which was a bit a bummer.

I also made a stop at Pottery Barn Kids this evening after work. I picked up the changing table pad and two different covers. I've got to stop buying stuff!!!

Thelma,
I know everyone is right when they say that you should proceed as you feel. I agree with that, but somehow I feel that you could give things more time to develop.

[kriscass24]

Hi everyone! I think I will attempt this again:o Ok, Here goes.

Michelle, you super mom, you! Your life is pretty crazy right now!

Shannon, your pregnancy is going by pretty fast too! I don't know if this will be my last child or not. I am really up in the air about it. Pregnancy and just after delivery are not the times to be deciding that anyway, in my opinion. I think I will get the IUD for a few years until we are sure, then DH will get fixed. The chaos of pregnancy and a newborn really is tough, and I think I will have a better grasp on whether or not I want more kids after all of those sleepless nights.:eek: I will only be 33 when all 3 of my children are in school. I don't think anyone should make that decision in their 20's, because life changes so much, as does your outlook on life in general. I am not even the same person I was 5 years ago, and I suppose I will be more wise over the next 5-10 years. :confused: Who knows?

Thelma, you should do whatever you feel is right. I was just trying to encourage you. Those cycles are finally normal, and I had high hopes. We're here for you no matter what. Good luck, whatever your decision.

Shelly, I played ref all day yesterday too, Cassie and Kristin fight so bad. I don't know what else to do about it. They kick each other's butts, they pinch and bite, and hit. Any suggestions? I have tried time out, stand in corner, get in your room.....everything, even tried ignoring it.

Mahogany, I can't wait for your BFP. I know it will be soon, I have been praying for ya! I know you'll hit the mark soon.

I'm outta here, bbl!

[Sept17]

I've been in here for the second time today and only saw Kriss' post. Guess everyone is out having fun. Once I got home today I read Kriss' post and dozed off. Kriss, your post wasn't boring, I have just been so tired lately and I didn't sleep well last night. Anyway, I'll see you all tomorrow because I need to go to bed.

[mama2]

Hey, I'll be MIA for the weekend, so hope everyone has a great one! My brother turns 16 so we are going to a party for him. (Can you believe he is 16 and I am going to be turning 30?! I also have a brother who is 27 and one who is 10!!!)

See ya next week!

Oh, and I got a temp job for three weeks and I start on Monday. I am just going to be filling in for a receptionist-the money isn't bad either for a temp position, so I figured three weeks is nothing and the extra money can go into new things for the new house!!!

[Crazylady]

Kids are so busy, which means I am running from pillar to post. I have 4 boys running around my house this morning and an end of the year party to go to for DH's staff today.

I finally caught up on my house work. Whew, I think it has been 7 months:D

[seeking]

Hi girls,

I've just finished watch ing the world cup so I thought I'd pop in and say hello. Thinking of you's all.I'll be back in the morning to say hello. Have a great day.

Still awaiting af....sighhhhh

[Sept17]

I'm at work and I am so tired. I went to bed early and slept through most of the night, minus the usual bathroom breaks. I guess the 3rd trimester blahs are kicking in. I go for a shampoo and blowdry tomorrow. Maybe that'll put a spring in my step.

Michelle, the World Cup is such a big deal! There are talks of stepping up security everywhere with zero-tolerance against any kind of violent acts. It is too bad that big events like that have to planned for in such a way.

Shannon,
Have fun!

Kriss and Crazy,
I finally ordered the green gingham bedding from Walmart.com. I even bought a little coordinating puppy lamp that was on clearance for ten bucks. That's a heck of alot cheaper than the $100 I was going to spend on the Pottery Barn lamp I originally wanted. Some things have been bought off of my registery at Babies R Us. I'm so excited! So far someone has bought the Boppy pillow and luxe slipcover and the Baby Bjorn baby carrier. The shower is in one month:eek: so hopefully my guests will clear that list off for me. ;)

Okay...bbl

[kriscass24]

Did everyone jump ship around here?

I am down to the 30 day countdown now! I am due one month from today! HOW EXCITING!

[Sept17]

I didn't jump ship. I've just gotten home from getting a shampoo, blowdry, and haircut. I feel like a woman again! Well, let me change that....I feel kinda pretty again!

You're down to 30 days, huh? Time is going by so quickly right now that I'm feeling like I'm getting down to the wire, too. I'll be seven and a half months come Thursday, so I don't have much time. The baby's new dresser gets delivered tomorrow, and the Nursery, bathroom, and Master bedroom will all get painted in two weeks. So, I can start ordering the rest of the furniture and I will probably do so once I finish posting here. The last of the baby's bedding should be arriving next week, and the shower is a month away. I need to take some birthing classes and....aaaaaargh! I still have three papers to write for my class that ends in a week. :eek: At least my vacation is coming up in two weeks!:D And then I'll be off from work for two years unless if I decide to return sooner.

[seeking]

Hi girls,

Don't have much to say so I thought I'd just say hello. We had a heap of people over for the world cup match last night so I need to clean my house:eek: and get the boys ready for soccer:p .

Sept, The world cup is a huge deal over here particulary since it's the first world cup in 32 years that Australia has been in. Ds isn't very happy with me because our first game is on Monday night and he has a Discrete mathematics exam on Tuesday morning so I won't let him watch it,lol am I being too harse. Oh well who knows. He can watch the replay.

Have to go so have a great day and I'll bbl,Michelle:D :D

[Crazylady]

Michelle, I say make him study all day, then watch the game. (Not too late though)


LISA!!!! OMG Are you getting nervous? Or just done? I am definatley in that downward spiral. 3rd pregnancy and things hurt!! Sciatic nerve, my back and even the muscles on the right side of my lower abdomen. How are you feeling? I am so excited to find out what you are having, I can't even imagine how excited you are. I was suprised by the first two. It is fun.

Brian has a fever today and is laughing really hard at all the comercials. Do you think he is delerious? You should hear him, he is cracking me up.

Sept.- My shower is next Sat. I think there are twelve people going but only two have shopped my registry. I will have to do some shopping afterwards!

[kriscass24]

Hi Shelly, Michelle. Hope you are having a good time Michelle, sounds like fun. Boy, that DS of yours sure knows how to keep you busy!

Shelly, I'm not nervous at all, surprisingly. I pretty much know what to expect. I have been nesting like crazy though. My house is so clean right now. I worked from 7am this morning until now, and it's 10:50 pm! I organized the kids' closets, washed up the few baby things that I do have, shampooed the rug in the baby's room:) I can't seem to get enough cleaning. I even washed all the comforters and sheets in the bedrooms. I scrubbed the bathroom, and yesterday I finished spring cleaning the kitchen. I don't know what's up. My mom's b-day is tomorrow, as is my late grandfather's, (mom's dad), and I was thinking how wonderful it would be for my baby to be born tomorrow. (as long as it isn't too early.) Wishful thinking, I know:rolleyes: :) At this point I can go any time, and that makes me excited.

I have a dr appt on Monday, and they will check my cervix every week. I have to have that "strep B" culture done, hopefully I'm a centimeter or so dilated. Ok, I know I am being really selfish right now, and I will try to tone it down a bit by tomorrow. ;)

Goodnight ladies!

[Sept17]

What is the strep B culture all about? How do they test you for that?

[seeking]

Hi girls,

I'm bored, I fell asleep watching the football so DH has gone to watch it with a friend around the corner. Now I'm awake so I thought I'd finally drop in and say hello properly. I think af is going to show up very soon as I am eating anything in sight:eek: . I hate this time of the month as it is the only time I really grab for all the junk food...yuck...

Shannon, I hope you have a great time away.

Mohogany, I hope life is treating you well my friend. I can't remember whether you were going away or not but it feels like quite a while since we have heard from you. Hope all's well:D .

Shelly, I think I will do that, it means so much to him and we will be watching it no doubt anyway. I am going to be so tired after this is all finished. I love the way sports bring nations together and forget all the hate in the world. Sorry sentimental moment. How is Brian, I hope he's feeling better now.I had a little chuckle about the tv ads, lol. I do hope his fever has broken.

Lisa, it sounds like your ready to have your little bundle at any time, I'm sure we will know when you've gone in as you visit everyday so if you disappear for a while we will know where you are but please be sure to drop in as soon as you get home;) .How long do you intend to stay in hospitial?

Sept, who would of thought this time last year you would of been gearing up for baby showers and getting ready for the birth of you little angel. I'm happy things are going so well for you.

Thelma, hope your doing well and everything is all sorted out now and settled down.

O.K. I am going to say goodbye and go bury my head in a book for a little while.This is the laziest day I've had I think for years. I never and sit and do nothing. Mind you my idea of doing nothing is still going to two soccer matches, cleaning the house, vacume cleaning and three loads of washing...sighhhh a womans work is never done, lol. Have a great day girls, Michelle:D

[seeking]

Hi girls,

God I know my body, af just decided to turn up in full force. Now I can start my count down. A quick question do you guys think I should start counselling this month or wait until I start the cycle? I am sort of leaning towards getting my head around things before the cycle begins. Dh flies out this Tuesday so I guess it will help me get ready to go through another cycle by myself:( . O.K. rambling BBL, Michelle:D :D :D

[kriscass24]

Michelle, you aren't doing this alone, we're all here;) I know it must be hard though, without your companion beside you. DH is my best friend. When I gave birth to Kristin was when I realized that it wasn't my mom that I wanted to run to, like when you are sick, when you are young you want your mom. I just wanted DH there for me, and that was the first time I realized that he's the one I want to turn to when I need comfort. We've been married almost 6 years now, our anniversary is July 15th. We probably won't do too much, since I'll have just had a baby:eek:

I will definately drop in, I will really be excited to share that with you girls, since no one knows the sex. I think I will take 2 days in the hospital, a guy that works for us just stopped showing up for work, so DH has to go fill in until we find someone reliable.....which is really tough, tougher than you'd think! So I'm going to rest up. They knock me out with Percocet, so at night time I keep the baby in the nursery. I don't like to be up walking around with my baby while I'm all drugged up.:eek:

Shelly, did you have afterbirth pains with your second? I did, and it was almost like labor. I didn't have it with Cassie, but people say it gets worse with every kid. I know I will need those percs!

Sept, a strep b culture is pretty much like a pap. They swab your cervix. I am not even sure what strep b is, I guess it's like strep throat, only "down there" ?? I am not sure, but I know it isn't good if you have it. It might mean you'd need a c-section, but I'm not sure.

Mahogany, you have been MIA lately. Did you hit the mark this month? Did you O? Did you have fun trying?;)

Thelma, where did you disappear to?

Fii, hope sushi is well, we miss our Dr. Fii.

Sorry for the novel!

[dragonthel]

hi ladies,
I know i have been mia for the weekend but we have had company this weekend that we didnt expect. scotts youngest brother came down for his birthdaay he is turning 30. They had a bit of news that has me upset. Amanda is pg. They werent trying and didnt want anymore kids and now she is due is jan. I had to not show any emotion while i was at her sisters house seeing her and then get myself under control before they came ovr here to stay. They stay with us cuz we have a bed for them to sleep in. But im friends with robin her sister so it all works out ok. my house was so full of people that i had to process the whole thing faster. Amanda didnt want to tell me she was pg cuz she didnt want to upset me or hurt me. so i had to pretend for a minute that i was ok with it. today i feel kind of numb . Amanda and I are really close so its hard to be upset but at the same time its hard not to

Im really upset by it all. no offense ladies but right now i dont like pregnant ladies. they upset me..im havnig a hard time dealing with this whole not being able to have one.. I am for sure going on bcp on the 27th. DH asked me why and i told him im tired of all the heartache.
Im not sure how often i will come on and say hi and check on you ladies but just know im thinking of you and keeping you all in my prayers. I will get through this.
love thelma

[Sept17]

I'm just taking a break from writing yet another paper. This is supposed to be a nice quiet Sunday, but some dumb @ss up the street has their constantly yelping puppy driving me nuts, and then some other idiot has their car door open with the keys in the ignition so I can hear the friggin' beep-beep-beep-beep from their car. The yelping has been going on for the last two hours, and the car beep for the last forty. I live in a really nice neighborhood, but some of my neighbors aren't being very neighborly today. :mad:

Thelma,
I know exactly how you feel. I remember that any time I would hear about someone I knew being pregnant that I would become enraged and envious and depressed. I don't know if that's what you're feeling rght now, but that's how I felt. I would have to hide my feelings when I had to spend time with these women, but I'd be churning on the inside. Even when I learned recently that a friend of mine was a few months pregnant behind me, I got angry. She's the one who got pregnant after I lost my baby back in 2003 and she only has AF two or three times per year. She had a textbook pregnancy that time, and this time she had been off the pill for one cycle and she's pregnant again. Her husband actually called my husband with the news not knowing that I was already pregnant. But what if I weren't and I found out they were on their second? Imagine how that would've stung. And even though I am pregnant, I can't help but shake that angry feeling because now I feel as though it should be just my turn to shine, or something dumb like that. I know it doesn't make any sense, but we're all human and we feel what we feel.

Thelma, I know what you mean. And it is perfectly fine and normal for you to feel that way.

Michelle,
I guess you should just follow your heart on the counseling. It could be beneficial whether you really need it or not. I would lean toward getting it because it'll help you talk out your feelings and strengthen your mind and spirit for what is to come. And since it is free, you can't beat the price!;)

Hey ladies, the dog has stopped barking and that idiot finally took their keys out of the ignition! BBL...I'm going to celebrate with some Oreos and milk!

[Mahogany]

Hi Everybody~

Sorry to have been MIA, but by the time the end of the day comes from a long day of working, I’m beat. For me to not have any offspring, I seem to be more busy than ever lately. I have also been kind of ticked with dh. We were supposed to be going to the Bahamas for our first anniversary/honeymoon and now I don’t think we will be able to go. He didn’t find it important enough to put aside the monthly payment for our cruise as discussed and agreed upon. Instead he took the money and used it to repair his bike from when he wrecked it. The plan was to put the money back, but I check our savings account for the trip to discover that the money that was there was almost depleted. Needless to say I am pissed…ugh! I was really looking forward to that trip. He wants to go to Florida instead. I’ve been to Florida 3 times already, but he’s never been. What should I do?

Shannon~ Training classes might be good for Bella. Sometimes I wish I had taken Cinnamon to some, she’s mighty mouthy lately to the point that she gets on my nerves. I like the names that you and dh picked out for your babies. How was the birthday party? I can relate to having much younger siblings. I have a brother 12 and a sister 11 from my dad, but he only had 3 kids with my mom. I sometimes find it hard to be the big sister since they are young enough to be my children!!

Thelma~ I might take a break myself from ttc. I am starting to feel overwhelmed and anxious again. I think the stress if it all is causing my blood pressure to rise.

Michelle~ Fulfillment is what I need at this point in my life. Although you and Thelma would like to have another baby, at least you do both have children. I am really feeling empty and I don’t know how to deal with it. I am considering counseling myself. Do you think it’ll help? Should I or rather dh and I decide to give up on the ttc phase of our lives, I will still want to stay in touch with all of you wonderful women. It feels strange when I don’t talk to you all. We’re here for you so don’t think that you have to go thru another cycle alone. When will dh be back?

Lisa~ I often lose posts by hitting the back button. You would think by now that I would remember not to press the darn thing, but I forget! Thanks for the prayers, I O’d today so let’s hope for the best. Dh and I have been hard at work this month!! I’m excited for you…your time is winding down!!

Sept~ Getting a nice shampoo and a manicure and pedicure always makes me feel rejuvinated!! I admire your going to school while also becoming a mom. My hat goes off to you!! I know it’s tiring, when will you be done with school? Your shower is approaching quickly; I’m sure you’ll get that list cleared by then!

Shelly~ Hopefully the ones who haven’t shopped off of your registry will do so by next Sat. or at least get you what you need. I almost hate to register for anything, because usually I end up getting what I don’t need. I chalked it up to the fact that I think people wanted to get us what they thought we didn’t think of. That made me feel better.

Fii, Doem, we’re thinking of you!

Well I certainly hope I didn’t miss anyone. I’m sorry for such a long post! I had so much to catch up on. Hopefully my week won’t be so hectic and then I can post at least once a day!

bbl,
Mahogany

[Mahogany]

Thelma~ I didn’t mean to ignore your post. I can surely relate to how you’re feeling. It seems like everytime I turn around someone I know is pregnant. I have started to become really bothered by it, but at the same time I wish nothing but the best for them. My friend Keisha had a baby back in March and I haven’t been to see him yet. I have another friend due on July 4th. I am happy for Keisha really and this is her first. I just start to feel angry because I wonder why me? Why, why, why can’t this blessing come my way? I don’t want to appear selfish, but I do understand how you feel.

Sept~ How are the oreos? I have been addicted to Chips Ahoy lately! I just can’t shake the junk food these days and I have never really cared for sweets. I don’t know what the deal is with me! I am trying out a recipe for chicken parmesean. I hope it turns out ok. I’ll let ya know!

bbl!

[Sept17]

Hey girl!
It's good to see you. My husband bought the bite-sized Oreos and they were fine, but I just don't understand why he'd do such a thing. The whole point was to split the two halves apart, dunk them in milk, and then eat the plain side first before indulging in the filling side! :mad: He shows up last night with the little ones that seemingly dissolve in milk or sink to the bottom of the glass. He said I should've been thankful when I gave him attitude for buying them, but I never told him to get the stupid little ones. They soured the who experience of having Oreos. My husband just doesn't seem to understand that when I ask him to get me something that he is not to reinterpret it. He knows I only like the regular sized cookies.

Let me know how the new recipe works out. Sounds like a winner!

Mahogany, I know you love your husband but he would work my nerves! It just seems as though his agenda is completely different from yours. Florida and the Bahamas are not comparable to me. You can go to Florida anytime. Here it is that the two of you agreed to go to the Bahamas and he spends the money that was earmarked for the trip on his motorcycle?! The trip was supposed to be for your anniversary and the bike is just for him. To me, the bike should've just been laid up in the garage until he got the money together to fix it on his own. The trip money should've been used for the trip, especially if the two of you made a deal. I don't mean to fan the flames, but that's pretty crummy.

[seeking]

Firstly I want to say to everyone and hope all is well but I do want to take some time and say some words to Thelma and Mahogany without trying to sound like I am a know all but I feel your need for comfort and want so badly for you's to feel it. I'm stuck in your place sort of at the moment. I keep saying I'm fine with everything when really deep down I've lost hope and don't know how to get it back again:( . As without hope what do we have but an empty life. The hurt is long and runs deep and Mahogany I can't even imagine the pain of hearing a friend say she's pregnant or seeing a new born baby in all it's beauty. You out of everyone deserves to feel that comfort after all you have been through. I can't believe we have had the same amount of pregnancies and yet you are still yet to hold your little angel but in time you have there is an angel waiting just for you. I don't know when or how but your child has tried six times to make it home to you. As I said I don't know when but I have to have hope and faith otherwise how do you keep going and what is it all for. It has to have a purpose just as Fii lost India so this precious little girl can get here safely your little ones went home so your perfect little gift from god can arrive safely in your arms one day. I know I am rambling and I hope I havn't over steped the boundries but I deep in the bottom of my stomach know you can't give up. Please don't give up, take up the counselling, we can do it together. I have always thought of taking it as a sign of weakness but now I know I am never going to grow into the mother my child needs me to be without it. I know when times get hard our mind gets clouded but these hard times make us stronger. I know how lucky I am and know in my heart you will fill all the joy I have over the years:D .

Sorry for going on so long but DH is home from the gym so I will come back later, have a great night, Michelle :D :D

[Sept17]

Amen, Michelle.
Well said!

[Mahogany]

Good Morning All!!!

Michelle~ Sept is quite right, that was well put. I won't be throwing in the towel just yet. I am sure though if I do get a bfp and it's a bust this time that I won't be trying again. I think I am going to try counseling though to get my mind prepared mentally and emotionally first.

Sept~ Men can really make us irritated to put it nicely. My dh does the same thing when I send him out to get something. He comes back with either something totally different or nothing at all because he wasn't sure about what I wanted. I think to myself...have you not heard of a cell phone? Why didn't you call me for clarification? He gives me the dumb response...I don't know. I didn't try the chicken parmesean, because he pissed me off by not coming home at the time he said so I said forget it and had take out. Maybe I'll try it tonight.

As for the cruise, we did have a blow out again last night about that. I end up saying freakin forget it (to put it nicely) and we'll go to Florida all at his expense.


I'll bbl!

[Mahogany]

I hope that you are all having a nice and relaxing day. I'm not feeling my best today. I think my blood pressure is up, but I forgot to bring my cuff with me to work. I will check back in later.

[mama2]

Hi ladies
Well I lasted an entire 5 hours at my temp job today before I "quit", lol! I don't know what I was thinking. I was going to have to work 10 hours a day for three weeks as a receptionist. Not only was it the most boring 5 hours of my life, but I started to have cramps from having to sit in one place for so long. So, done with that. I still want to temp, but only part time. I wish I could start my career up again but it would be crazy to do that with twins on the way. And advertising/marketing can be too stressful. Maybe that was part of the problem today-I worked so hard to graduate with great grades and I have had some good jobs and to then be treated like nothing. I don't get it. I have a lot of respect for receptionists and admins...They are the hub of any business and yet so many treat them like crap...Sorry for the vent.

Nothing new on the baby front here. Have a check up next week and then the week after that we find out the sexes. Can you tell I am excited about that, lol? THat is all I write about!

Sept-Any pics of the backyard yet?

Mahogany- How are you doing? Is the car running well?

Thelma- I understand the not wanting to be around pregnant women. We all know that feeling way too well-I just wish you didn't have to feel it anymore.

Seeking-That was well said. I like the faith that you carry with you. Hang tough.

Crazy- ANything new?

Kriss-Are you ready?

Okay, I know I am missing someone, but I really just need to go lay down after such a long day. I got up at 6:30 (i know that is not early to a lot of you but it is for me since I have been getting up at 9!) and feel beat.

BBL!

[seeking]

Hi girls,

I don'thave much to say today, my eyes are hanging out of my head, lol. I won't go on to much but Australia won their first match. So it was a big night and today we have to meet with our financial advisor and get to the airport:( . I don't want him to go but I guess it is that time.

I hope everyone had a great day.I will pop back in later and do personals when things settle down:D

C'MON AUSSIE C'MON, lol:D :)

[Sept17]

I'm on my last two weeks at work before vacation time! And then later in the summer it'll be Maternity Leave, and then early in the Fall it'll be Family Leave. It is kind of scary to not be working, but I am physically getting to the point where I simply can't do it any longer. And then I don't really want to either because I am really exhausted every day.

The new PBK dresser arrived yesterday and it is so lovely! The green gingham bedding from Walmart arrived about twenty minutes ago and Shannon you were right...it is a fresh green! The funny thing is that I went to PBK last week and saw a crib bumper in the same exact color for $50. And that was just for the bumper. I got the bumper, fitted sheet, and coverlet bedding set from Walmart.com for $40. I'm still waiting for the crib skirt to arrive. But it was only another $15.

Mahogany,
I just don't get men sometimes. It's as if they just don't understand that women mean what they say and that if they aren't sure about something then they should ask. I guess there's some unwritten law about men asking for guidance, like when they refuse to ask for directions when they are clearly lost. Enjoy the trip to Florida. It ain't the Bahamas, but at least you'll get to go somewhere.

Michelle,
I truly enjoyed your heartfelt post from the other night. It was poetic in its own way, and I think you described how we all feel when we pull for each other and support one another. It was as if I was reading straight from your heart. That was beautiful.
Congrats on Austrailia winning their first round match. Its always exciting when your team does well. Gives you something to root for when you're screaming at the television set for them to get that goal.

Thelma,
I hope you're feeling better today. Hearing about someone else's pregnancy is the pitts. But I love how you listen to all of my lame posts about my own, and only have positive things to say. I know it cannot be easy for you and I really hope that you, Michelle, and Mahogany get your 'bumps', too. You're an awesome friend. Just hang in there.

Kriss and Crazy, where are you two???

Fii and Doem, drop in and let us know how you're doing. I miss ya!

[qtgrk]

Lurker again ... :o
Question for Mahogany: Anything other than Disney World you could recommend for Florida? I noticed you've been there 3 times before?
Thanks!
I see you are doing well Sept ... :)

[Mahogany]

Hi Ladies~

Kat~ Epcot Center and Universal Studios are two other them parks in Florida. I really don't want to go, but I think I will just have to make the best of it.

Sept~ Lol, you really hit the nail on the head when you mentioned the fact that men can't ask for guidance. My dh and I argue all the time about him and directions when we travel. He will drive and put us totally out of the way before he finally decides to ask for assistance. It makes my blood boil!! :rolleyes: You know Sept, I kinda felt the same way Thelma did in regards to other people she knows having babies; but for some reason it doesn't bother me to talk to all of you ladies and hear about your baby stories. :o :confused: Isn't that strange? I love hearing about the shopping and everything else.


Anyway ladies, I'll check in later!

[dragonthel]

mahogany thats exactly how i feel about pregnant ladies. I was so upset to hear amanda was pg that i cried in front of my daughter in law who knew i was more upset than i let on.. but everytine i heard one of you ladies was pg i was happy about it although a little jealous but no where near upset.

sept i love coming on here and hearing about all the baby stories from everyone . and what they are buying for them. I was making another baby blanket for me when we decided to stop. so now im at a lose as to what to do with it. my grandson just loves it cuz it has planets on it and the planets are very bright colors. so maybe i will give it to him.

im getting through the whole thing with amanda and am feeling better about it.

DH and i have been talking and he is ok with me going on bcp. so that is what we are doing..

I think im Oing today. my temp dropped to 97.06 this morning. and i always get the dip just before the rise is temp..so if im oing this early im going to have another perfect 28 day cycle lol...thats what happened last month. through me off let me tell ya hehe...

have a good day ladies.
thelma

[Sept17]

Kat,
It's always good to have you around. You're like my guardian angel watching over me. Things are going well with this pregnancy, I just need to make sure that I sepnd more time resting than running around in this summer-like heat.

Mahogany,
What really gets me is when my husband doesn't know how to fix something and he won't ask for help. It's as if he'd rather leave it broken than ask anyone else for guidance.

I used to be the same way about hearing about other people's pregnancies. I would get so envious. As a matter of fact I remember when Kat got pregnant for the second time with Alexia and I was so envious. I had to come clean with her about my feelings and she was so cool. She totally understood and I felt so much better.

Thelma,
I understand. I went to a friend's baby shower a couple of years ago and as she was opening her gifts I had to turn away. It felt as though every single gift she opened was a triumph over my conception battle. I was sitting there just miserable, and almost started to cry. I did tear up, though, and another friend told me that she understood. I got over it and simply engaged myself in conversation with those around me until the merciful end of the party.

[dragonthel]

ok ladies here is the news as of a few hours ago.
I was sitting and reading a book amanda wanted me to read and my phone rang. It was the docs office. My reg. doc changed his mind about letting me have clomid, so they called to tell me this. he faxed a scrip to the pharmacy and i can pick it up anytime. He is giving me 100mg and wants me to come in on CD10 of my next cycle, not sure why i was to stuned to ask lol. I was even to stunned to ask why he changed his mind.. Just when i was becoming ok with not having anymore. I dont know what to do about it. Scott is the same. Im not sure what im going to do actually. i am on CD9 of this cycle and so its to late to do the clomid now.It would have to be next cycle that i took it.. I guess scott and i need to talk again :rolleyes: ..just so unsure rightnow...

thats the update:D

[kriscass24]

Thelma, it's a sign. Don't give up on this now, I just know it will happen for you. I'm thinking of you, and I wish you nothing but the best. I cannot imagine how all of that pregnancy talk would feel, when I had my m/c's I was really annoyed by people that would compare my d&c to their abortion, and drug addicts having perfectly normal pregnancies. I haven't had to go to the depths that you have had to go, but it will pay off. If you go on the pill, you are guaranteeing that you will not have a baby, and I really want you to have a baby;)

Sorry I haven't been around lately, I am so caught up in my pregnancy that I just didn't want to hurt anyone. I felt like I was twisting the knife every time I mentioned it, but it is all I am thinking about these days, with appts every week, and only 27 days to go, I just have baby on the brain.

Mahogany, I am really thinking this is your month, and Thelma, you will probably have freakin' triplets! Good luck, I'll bbl.

[seeking]

It's good to see things are as they should be, can't stop I have so much to do:eek: . Thought I'd just say hello:D :D :D

[dragonthel]

first off let me say lisa please dont feel that way. im glad you have baby on the brain your suppose to. I love coming on here and reading about your baby and kids and stuff thats happening to you. .. i dont feel like you twisting a knife. I didnt mean to chase you away with my jealous rant ab out my sister in law.:( . thats all it really was and im dealing with it better now. I honestly cant say it doesnt hurt cuz it still does, but i can say im dealing with it.

i honestly dont know what we are going to do. DH and i have talked about the whole no more kids thing, and now this is stairing us in the face.. bcp isnt a garentee on no more babies. i got pg with my last one on bcp and i took them faithfully... i also go pg with my second son the minute i stopped taking bcp.. im not sure what to do. i do know that DH and i need to talk about this and both make the decision... i have no clue why the doc would want to see me on cd 10 after i take the clomid but if i do take it i will go see him.. this cycle is just starting so i have some time to make the decision.

thelma

[Doem]

Wow,
so much has happened in these few weeks. Well i guess everyone summarises my thoughts in some of the posts so no need to repeat everything.
Hi girls, i hope you're all fine. Sorry i cant post as i used to. I never stop thinking of you.
Thelma and Mahogany, i totally understand because i have been there before, for me most announcement by close realatives only left me embarrassed. The only one that really upset me was that of my ex boiyfriend. When i heard he had a son, i thought the world wasnt a fair place because he was such a jerk and to think that he was rather going to be a father(lol). Looking back i can now laugh at myself but then i really thought how unfair things were. But hei, i believe theres a time for everyone and it will happen even if you're not expecting it anymore, God is no respector of persons so once you ask it will be given but in his time.Most of the time, the waiting is too much to bear but that doesnt mean it wont happen, it will.

Lisa, congrats on the last lap, i cant wait to know what you're having since you've decided to keep us all in suspense. I hope the duo are doing great and giving you less stress.
Sept, thanks for also remenbering me, am fine, now a little over 16 weeks. I pop in now and then to read but am always up and about so i hardly sit long enough to post. I also cant wait to start shopping, i love trying to picture the stuff you've been buying although some of the terminologies are unfamiliar so i can only hazard a guess.(cultural diddfrences,lol)

Hei Crazy lady, i dont hear much from you these days, only about your frefreeing(lol). Hope you are also fine, well say hello to the boys and little Dorothy, i havent forgotten about her.

Michelle, i hope you're also fine today. i hope to mail you later. Now that Dh is gone back you'll need more warming up from us, (lol) dont mind me, am sure the boys are keeping you on your toes.
Shannon, am about 5 days behind you but since ou're having 2, am sure you'll take the lead.
In case i left anyone out sorry, am thinking of you all and wishing you a happy day...

[kriscass24]

Doem, it is so lovely to hear from you. I do think about you often. I am so happy for you, you are so deserving of this baby. 16 weeks! That's great! So you should find out the sex in another month, if you are going to, right? That is wonderful.

I know what you meant Thelma, I just was speechless. I didn't know what to say to make you feel better, and I felt bad for going on and on endlessly about my pregnancy woes and triumphs.

Where are you Shelly?

[Sept17]

Wow, you have all been busy posting this morning! I'm at work and presently have my feet propped up on a chair. I just want to go to bed, but I still have a full day of work to do. I was online because I had to do some work for class, so I thought I'd drop in and see how all of my friends were doing today.By the way, the crib bedskirt arrived yesterday as well as a shower gift: Baby Bjorn carrier!

Doem,
You're sixteen weeks! That's so exciting! Are you going to find out the sex of your baby??? And you should be feeling movememnt pretty soon, too. My little guy has the hiccups right now for the upteenth time. Anywyay, I am so happy for you and I really wish you'd post more often.

Kriss,
There ya are! Don't feel as though you're gloating. We're all happy for you and we're all in different stages of the conception game. Stick around because we all need you to.

Thelma,
That's a sign. For your doc to call you out of the blue means that he knows something. And it sounds as though he upped your dosage, too. I don't think he'd do that if he didn't think it would work. And remember that babies come when they want to. You can try to plan for them, but really it's up to them when they feel like making their arrival. I know you're going through alot right now, but a pregnancy would be a blessing nonetheless.

[mama2]

Thelma- WOw, I wonder what made your dr change his mind...Either way, at least you now have another option. Just know what ever you do it will be the right choice.

Doem- Good to see you! Maybe we will end up going at the same time!

Question for you preggo's: Were there times that you just didn't feel pregnant? I mean, I am 17 wks today and I don't feel any movement and it feels like nothing is happening. I don't even feel all that extra hungry. I did have m/s today and another whopper of a nose bleed last night, but other than that nothing. Just curious.

Have a great day ladies!

[Sept17]

Hey Shannon,
I know what you mean. There are times when you feel completely normal, meaning that you don't feel pregnant. I've heard that for first-time mothers you may not feel movement until 20 weeks. I was somewhere between 17 and 18 when I first noticed it. Mothers who've had more than one baby can pick up on the movements sooner. So don't fret. I remember thinking the exact same thing with this pregnancy when I hit the 16 week mark and was feeling nothing. I got so nervous! But I did have an ultrasound around that time that alleviated my nerves. And even when you do start to feel the babies move, you won't notice it all the time.

[momma2be]

Hey Ladies just stopped in to say hi, I still check this thread everyday to see how you all are doing. Trinity and I are doing well she is getting so big.
Thelma-Good Luck on whatever you and Dh decide to do with this new option. I'll be cheering for you:D
Sept your getting close-I'm so excited for you
Acuatlly a couple of you laides are getting close, I havent really posted with alot of you but I cant wait to hear your birth stories and see some beautiiful babies.
Here is a pic of my baby at 8 weeks, She is 9 1/2 weeks now
http://i5.tinypic.com/14e0wte.jpg
Kim

[Crazylady]

I lost a post yesterday and have been pouting since. I have completely lost my brain. I posted, got knocked off-line then hit submit reply.

Anyway... I feel like we are all in this ttc business together. That may seem easy to say on this side of the fence, but I think of you Thelma, Mahogany and Michelle and want it so much for you. I am sorry if I ever seem insensitive to your plight I just feel like I am with you and I sure hope you feel supported and prayed for by people who only want the best for you.

I am excited for you, Thelma... that Doc's call sure sounds encouraging just when you needed a bit of encouragement!! Saddle up!!!:D

DOEM- 16 weeks!!! That is so exciting!! Are you feeling well? Little Dorothy will be 2 in August and is expecting a brother or sister in December. When is your EDD? I do not think I can figure it out... I cannot be trusted.

I had my Doctor's appointment yesterday and she said that all is well. No alarm bells for the big baby. She said that he is in the 70th percentile and not off the charts, so not to worry yet. I am off to bed, I'll be back tomorrow.

Good night girls

[seeking]

Hi girls,

I'm really sorry to do this to you girls again but with my DH gone I am trying to catch up:eek: and I can tell you it is no easy task. I wanted to say hello and that I'm thinking of you girls, Have a great day :D :D :D

[kriscass24]

Hi everyone.

Michelle, it sucks that DH is gone. Are you doing another cycle next month? I thought I remembered you saying that you were having another transfer around the time I am due for the baby. Here's to a successful cycle! It just has to work this time.

Thelma, hope you are having better days, life is full of highs and lows. If it wasn't for the lows, you would never appreciate the highs. I really hope you don't decide to give up. I know that whatever you choose is right for you, but I just really would like this to happen for you girls.

Mahogany, are you in your 2ww? Don't worry about DH, they are all like that sometimes. Mine went on a drunk and got in a fight with a camper window and lost...:o Don't feel alone:rolleyes:

Shelly, I was worried about you! Glad you are back. I get so pissed when I lose a post. I usually wait until the next day too.:)

As for me, I took the girls to the playground, they are working on the town pool, so it will not be open until the 20th. I can't wait, I love the smell of the pool, mixed with sunblock, it just gives me an all around good feeling. That is one of the smells that I miss the most in the winter time. I have another appt on Tuesday, I'm going weekly now. My cervix has softened a little, but I wasn't even quite one centimeter dilated. She said I am starting to dilate, but was less than 1 cm. She said she would schedule my induction according to how I progress over the next week or 2. If I go there and am 2 cm dilated, and efaced more than I am right now, she will schedule me for induction most likely around June 30th to July 5th. YAY! That is so freakin' soon! My b/p was up from last time, but was on the high end of the normal scale. It usually runs around 120/60, and it was 150/80. Still not bad, but higher than usual. Anyway, that's what's up with me, and only 25 days or less!

[Sept17]

It is so hot today! Yikes! And it was hot yesterday, and the day before, and the day before...I know it is almost Summer, but the heat usually doesn't pour on like this until July!

I bought myself a diamond tennis bracelet this evening. I had been wanting one but I walked into Costco to find a baby shower gift and I made the mistake of walking over and checking out the jewelry. And I went from the front side of the case to around the side and there it was. So, I promptly got an employee to take it out the case so that I could see it more closely and I was so dazzled that I knew I had to buy it. So, I did. :o I figured it was to be my last major purchase for myself before the baby arrives.

The baby's new bookcase from PBKs arrived today while I was at work. I'm glad it's here. Now all I need are the changing table and crib and I'm ready for action!

Michelle,
My best friend in early elementary school had a father who was a businessman. Of all the time we spent together I only saw him once, and that was when he stopped in for a few moments to watch a school play. And then he was gone again. They had an awesome house in the Hollywood Hills, and the mother drove every kind of fancy sports car there was. But the father was always away on business, and eventually the entire family was uprooted and moved away. I haven't seen my friend Katy since the third grade. I always wonder what she's up to these days. She probably lives right here in Los Angeles somewhere. But I'd love to see her.

Yikes!:eek: Boy, did I ramble!

Kriss, what does it feel like to be a centimeter dialated? Is it at all uncomfortable?

[kriscass24]

I have to make this fast, but Sept, you can't tell at all. I was 2 1/2 cm with Kristin at 37 weeks and went 3 days overdue. You would never know the difference. Goodnight!!!:D

[seeking]

Hi girls,

I am so freak'n tired today. I have done alot of walking and spent a big part of the day in the sun watching DS play soccer. That's probably why. He had a blinder of a match as well, so glad I was there to watch it:D .

Sept, it's funny how sometimes you stop and remember people from our past. We would you believe are having our 20 year school reunion sometime this year. I can't believe it's been that long since we left. I'm not feeling to comfortable about going. I am so much bigger then I was at our ten year reunion. It's funny I don't care about others peoples appearance or weight but when it comes to mine...oh I'll stop now otherwise I'll depress myself:) .

Mahogany, how are you going. Is it hot where you are to. We are having to most beautiful weather at the moment. They are actually worried again about water restrictions.

I am so tired I am just rambling so I think I am going to cut it short and come back in the morning when I can see straight and talk sence:D . Have a great day girls, I'm off to bed:)

[Doem]

Hi ladies, i see you're all fine today.
i know what am going to say sounds outrageous but as far as the 11 th week, i could feel a flicker at my side any time i tried to lie on my side. i think my baby doesnt like that position very much. apart form that i dont have much to show for it, my belly isnt showing through my clothes. i literally have to lift my dress to convince myself that it is there(lol) yet my last scan said we were 3 days bigger, wonders shall never end, i dont understand any of this. shannon, i also have a nose bleed, have had it for 2 months +, and sometimes when i clear mt throat too hard it, also gets scratched and bleeds. Apart from that i have nothing to show. None of my neighbours even know about it because there is no sign. But for me its okay because i had an auntie who had twins and until the 9th month no one noticed she was pregnant not even my mum. Till now i wonder where those two were hiding.

Okay, Mahogany, where are you, i hope everything is okay with the trip. i dont know but i think all men are the same, they are just different from women. I am close to beating my Dh jsut now but am sure am the same person who may have to nurse him back to health(lol) so i wont mind him!

Hi Thelma, havent seen your post today too. I hope you're okay, we're sending you bear hugs through cyber space so close your eyes and feel its, thats it, we care.
Well michelle, i've jus sent you a post, i 've seen that you had a nice day with the boys so i'll catch up with you later.

My God, Seot, you're still buying. please dont empty the shops before its our turn, given the chance am sure you shop till there is nothing left(lol). Am coming over for your purse. there seems to be too much money in it, i'll have keep the rest for myself . At least you'll have to pay me to reveal the sex when the time comes. I hope to find out.

Oh crazy lady, am happy your bro is getting a scond one. we are due in Nov, hopefully in the twenties. innitially it was 27th now my Re says 24th, given the chance, i'll say the earlier the better (lol). What about 1st?. Am sure you'll also be poppin any moment from now, how many days to go.

Hm, Lisa, i am sure most of us can't wait for the days to fly so we can be where you are now. and am sure you're very excited. good luck in the coming days and bring more good luck to the thread, we have 3 or more BFPs to take before the final celebration.
forgive me ladies, not being so regular makes me over indulge when am posting, am making up for lost time!(lol). See you soon...........

[dragonthel]

good afternoon ladies. its great to see everyone is doing good and everything is moving along nicely.

i got a call from the gyno today about a cancelation and they moved my appt to the 20th instead of the 27th,, so i will be going to see her sooner . :D
my decision is fast approaching and i need to make it. we went to court today for our bankruptcy and we are finished with that. all done. the only debt that shows is our house they let us keep it instead of making us sell it. which im glad for.

My DH and I have been fighting for the last 3 days. I have decided he is the dumbest man on earth. and if i get ahold of his brother im going to murder him in his sleep. When scott was younger he had a drug problem. we met and he still was using and i eventually go him to stop. he promised me not to do it any more. well i understand its hard for them not to and he has relasped a few times. lost his job once about 10yrs ago. then a year and a half ago i found out he was doing pot and we fought over that and then when he had his surgery done we talked about it and he promised me he wouldnt do anything again. now we are sitting here again with him suspended from his job for testing dirty.. so we have been fighting again and i told him since this was the third time for this to happen it was the last for me to deal with. i will not stand by and go through this time and again just so he can only think of himself. the reason i am ging to murder his brother is it was his brother that offered it to him knowing that scott has a hard time saying no to it..what a nice brother huh.
so now i know why i have not gotten pg since jan. meth kills the motility of sperm. I said that to him yesterday and he bite my head off so i left to my friends house and didnt come home until midnight. and then i yelled at him before court so he felt like crap. ..
he keeps apologizing and i told him today to stop it cuz that wasnt going to fix the fact that im not pg cuz of meth, and that we stand to lose our house now cuz he isnt working and sorry isnt going to fix that. and sorry isnt going to fix that fact i dont trust him and now i wont believe him, and sorry isnt going to fix the fact that now we cant pay our bills..then i told him to grow the fuck up and take responsiblity for his actions and fix it cuz im not doing it for him. I also told him that at some point in his life he needs to grow up and face the fact he has a wife and children to take care of. and if this happens again im NOT sticking around for his to say im sorry.
right now im so pissed at him i could just scream..:mad:
well enough of my sad drama filled life.
i am going on bcp for the time being. i also am going to go get the perscription of clomid for future use.
i will talk later.
thelma

[kriscass24]

Doem, I am so glad you are doing well. It is nice to see you around lately. I hope you don't stay away for long, like before. We just got you back and hope to keep you around for a while;)

Thelma, I don't know what to say to that. Maybe the fact that you didn't get pregnant during this time is a blessing in disguise. I know it sounds bad, but had you gotten pregnant, something could have been wrong with the baby, or maybe would've ended up in m/c. God knows more than us, for sure, and though we don't understand him sometimes, his reasoning usually reveals itself at some point. When you KNOW he is straight, then ttc again, but meth can create a world of birth defects. Has he considered rehab? Maybe while he is suspended from work would be a good time for him to get some help. Even just counselling. I hope it all works out for you. Jeez, it seems like you can't go anywhere but up from here, right?

[seeking]

Wow Thelma,

It sounded like you were describing life with my first husband. I am not going to say anything on this subject as I think it would be wrong but I am praying for you and your family and especially your DH. Things have to get better and in time I know you will look back on this trial and know it was for a reason as Lisa said things can only go up from here on in;) . Thinking of you xxx

Lisa, I think we are pretty much to the day...me starting my cycle that is. I won't have the transfer until three weeks later though. Maybe not for you but I know for us you are going to be holding your little baby very soon. My pick is a girl...anyone else want to tip???

Doem, as always it is a pleasure to hear from you. I can't wait to hear what your having.

Shannon, how was your weekend away? i hope you and your twins are doing well. Did I remember rightly that you said they were fratenal? I will split the odds and say one of each:D . I'm in a guessing sort of mood as you can tell, lol.

Sept and shelly when do you have your next appointments??Shelly are you surviving school holidays???

O.K. I have to get ready to watch my youngest play aussie rules. It is like ice out there. I'd rather stay indoors in the heating. Mind you the hotdogs are always a favorite, lol. Have a great day girls...thinking of you's all, Michelle:cool:

[Sept17]

I am so glad that it is Friday. I have a busy weekend ahead, and a busy week next week, but after that it'll be smooth sailing and I'll be on vacation!:D

I received a written confirmation from the hospital where I'll be delivering.I had to send in some pre-registration paperwork which will save time on game day. They also sent me some paperwork for the birth certificate that I need to fill out, and they want me to select a pediatrician! I have a listing that my OB gave me, and I really don't want to go office hopping to meet them all, so how do I select one? Do I choose the coolest sounding doctor name?

Thelma,
It probably is a blessing that you didn't conceive since you're husband has been using. Wow, he was really good at hiding it but it still came to bite him in the :eek: It's too bad that he couldn't have been more forethcoming with this information and you had to find out about it the hard way. That must've really stung. And he knew how determined you were to get pregnant and he essentially sabotaged your efforts. But then again, imagine the possible side effects for the baby had you conceived.

Well, even though all of our husbands can be the dumbest men on Earth, they are human and make mistakes just like we do. Everything will work out and he'll get clean.

Doem,
I have been spending so much money lately, but it has mostly been for baby stuff. Honest!:rolleyes: The bracelet was a last hurrah for me since I won't be working for a while. But I'll probably take it back because it isn't exactly what I want, even though it lights my wrist up beautifully. It contains round cut stones in square settings that make it look like princess cut diamonds like the rest of my daily jewelry. But I want the bracelet to have princess cut diamonds, so I'll return it and continue to shop around.

When are you going to find out the sex?

Michelle,
I have an OB appointment next week, and I get to have an ultrasound with the maternal medicine doctor on the 31st for the high-tech ultrasound. That'll probably be the last time I get a good look at the baby before he's born, even though I have an ultrasound with my OB in six weeks. But her machine is rather crude and doesn't show much detail.

[Sept17]

So, if you don't feel any different then you really could be dialated for several weeks before you get some active labor symptoms, right?

[kriscass24]

Quick one again...sept, I have heard rumors of people being a cm or 2 dilated at 6 or 7 months, and going on to full term, but it is common in the last month to be dilated a cm or even 3. You aren't considered in active labor until you are 4 cm. I was 2 cm for 3 weeks and 3 days with Kristin.

[seeking]

Hi girls,

Well twice in one day that doesn't happen to often, lol. I was wandering if any of you girls have seen Over the hedge?? Since you's are in front of us, we have advance screenings this weekend and I was thinking of taking the boys. It looks great but it costs so much to go to the movies I don't want to waste the money:( .

Thelma, I forgot to say congrats on everything going the way you wanted it at court. That must be a huge weight off your mind.

I better go as I am becoming addicted to this site again:D . Take care...thinking of you's:) :)

[Sept17]

What is up with Babies R Us online registry?! Everything is darn near sold out or out of stock. I just don't get it. They had everything last week and everything in the world was good, but now they don't and my shower is in a few weeks! I am so mad! :mad:

But, I did find a really cool store here in LA called Kids' Land. They have everything! They pretty much had all of the stuff on my registry at Babies R Us and then some. I bought a new lamp for the Nursery (yes, another one, but this one is so much cuter and I can use the other one for a gift for a co-worker;) ) and some cool developmental toys. Oh, and a blue porceline piggybank.

Gotta run!

[Crazylady]

Just wanted to jump on and say Hi to everyone. My shower was today and I am gleefully beat. Sept., just wait... you are going to get so many things. I had about 15 women and the pile of gifts is huge. I can't imagine how much stuff you are going to get with all you have coming!! :) All I need is the crib then it is time to start washing everything. Hope all is well with you guys!

[Mahogany]

Hi Everyone!!

I really have missed a lot it seems. I have been really having a time with my blood pressure. It has been elevated. It’s funny because I put up such a fight to go to my doctor b/c I have to sit there for so long. I tried to convince her over the phone that my bp was doing just great and she wouldn’t hear of refilling my script and writing me a script to have my liver ultrasound done without seeing me first. I went to the doc yesterday and my bp was 134/100!! Needless to say, she changed my meds and gave me a lecture. I have decided to be better to my body and today I slept all day. I got up at 8:30 to run errands and then went back to bed at noon and slept for most of the day. I didn’t rest as well as I would have liked to b/c the darn phone kept ringing and I didn’t want to turn it off since dh was off on his motorcycle.

Lisa~ 23 days left…holy cow the time went by so fast! I am in the 2ww, but I am much more relaxed about ttc. If it happens it happens. I think part of my problem was that I was getting myself so worked up about ttc that I couldn’t really enjoy bd’ing like I should. I hope that’s the case or else I can’t understand how I can go from being able to get pregnant right away to bombing out lately.

Sept~ I agree with Doem, we’re going to have to help you spend your money. You are having too much fun shopping!!

Doem & Shannon~ I’m so glad you are doing well. Doem, I can’t believe you’re at 16 weeks already~

Michelle~ I am thinking of you too, be sure to take care of yourself since you are a lady who is always on the move. It is starting to get hot here; we are expected to be in the high 90’s tomorrow.

Thelma~ I will also be praying that things work out for you and your family. Keep your chin up and try to be encouraged.

Momma2be~ Nice to see that you are doing well. The baby is gorgeous!

Fii~ How are you and Sushi?

I hope I haven’t missed anyone.

Good Night,
Mahogany

[seeking]

Hi ladies,

I am glad everyone is doing well I thought everyone was having a very busy weekend as I hadn't heard from anyone for a long time. Myself and my youngest DS have been cleaning all day:o , glad I can sit back and relax for the rest of the afternon. The weather is so beautiful here I am going to make the most of it. Everyone else is out go-carting or at a concert and I am about to drop DS off to a friends around the corner. So I intend to put my feet up with a glass of wine and read a book. Doem can you believe I am finally starting your book today:D . Feels like it has taken for ever but the wait will be worth it.

Mahogany, as always it's lovely to hear from you. I hope you are doing as the doc told you.... put you first for a while. Maybe the bp is the cause for the delay in a pregnancy. Once everything sorts itself out I know you'll fall pregnant instantly. You really should have a read of the book Doem recommended to me. I know it would help you as much as it is me;) . I'm hoping and praying with everything in me that it's your month this month.

Shelly, I'm glad you had such a nice day with friends and family and ended up with lots of nice things to boot:) .

O.K. I have to go because Damon is literally pulling at my shirt to go to his friend house. Lisa, sept, shannon and Thelma hi and I hope you's are having a great day, chow Michelle xxx

[Sept17]

I am in final papers H*ll. I have two papers, one Power Point project, and a summary all due tomorrow. What was I thinking when I signed up for a Masters. It is soooo much friggin' work!

I'm going to my sister's house this afternoon to hang out with my father and my brother (who is also a father). I'll be glad to get out of here because the contractor is here in my house installing crown moulding in the Nursery and hall. I don't know about you all, but I hate having workers in the house. Even the cleaning lady bothers me because she's in my house dusting my stuff. The good thing is that once he finishes installing the moulding then he'll be out of here! He just finished washing up in my kitchen sink!:eek: I was in disbelief and scolded my husband for that.

Crazy Shelly,
I am so excited for you! Even though the gifts are for the baby, I can't help but get excited when I'll see everything that friends and family bought. What all did you get???

Mahogany,
Don't play around with your blood pressure. I'm going to scold you now, too! Do as your doctor says and get it down and under control so that you can stay healthy and have a baby soon. This is serious business, Missy!:mad: I'm glad to hear that you're resting, and that's a good start. Keep it up because I am selfish and I want to keep you around so that you can keep me abreast of your cooking expertise.

Michelle,
Just to digress for a moment, I can hear a talking bird outside somewhere. All I can make out is that it wants something, and its flying around from tree to tree. Someone is going to be so bummed when they discover it is missing. But that's how the colony of wild African Parrots got their start here in Los Angeles. A couple got lose from someone's house about ten years ago, and now they number in the hundreds. They're noisy, but cool to see.

[kriscass24]

Hi everyone. Summer has really slowed things down around here. Shelly, glad you had a good baby shower. When I had Cassie I had around 30 people there and got WAAAYYYY more stuff than I could ever use. I knew lots of people would come to my shower, so I didn't buy anything until after. I picked up everything that I didn't get at the shower. Trust me, I think I only spent a hundred bucks or so. With Kristin fewer people came because I already had so much girl stuff that we downsized the invite list, and I still got tons of stuff, lots of it is just unnecessary.

Mahogany, hope the 2ww goes by fast, I know it will, I will probably have a baby by then, or be REALLY REALLY close. I still think I can talk my doc into inducing me around the 30th of this month, which puts me around 12 more days. If she doesn't, then she will do it after the 4th.

Sept, I've gotta hand it to ya, that sure is a lot of work for a pregnant lady! I take my kids swimming for the day and I am so exhausted that I can't move. I have been doing lots of fun stuff every day with them, because I know I will feel REALLY guilty after the baby gets here, I can't really take a newborn out in that heat and chase my 2 and 3 yr olds at the same time!:eek:

Thelma, hope things are going better for you, you have been on my mind lately.

Shannon, how are you feeling? Haven't seen you around lately.

Doem, how is pregnancy treating you? Does it seem to be going by fast? MINE DOES:eek:

Michelle, hoping for the best next month for you too. Our little pregnancy thing on fertilitext happened in threes, now there are only 3 people left that haven't been pregnant, so it is Mahogany, Thelma, and YOU!

BBL everyone, hoping for the best for all of you!

[Crazylady]

The boys are sleeping in their room tonight. They are officially room mates. I still have to finish cleaning out Philip's room and then I can start on the nursery. I have all my baby stuff stacked into the dining room and I am sure looking forward to getting that back.

Did anyone see MSNBC tonight? It was on infertility... I cried. I seem to be doing that weeping thing again. What gives? ;)

[Sept17]

I just completed the two papers. Fortunately I was able to get the rough drafts done last night, so all I had to do was revise and edit them and submit them online. Tomorrow I'll just wrap things up on the PPT and the summary and I'll be finished with this class. Even though I am supposed to be celebrating I feel kind of sad. This is the end of my class at the university until I return in six months, and I'm leaving work at the end of this week. I have a feeling I am going to be doing alot of crying. :( I am really going to miss my old life of being a carefree professional woman. Did I say "carefree?"

Crazy and Kriss,
I need a gazillion things still. I've just been buying all the fun and cute stuff. I complained to Babies R Us and they sent me a nice reply about fluctuations in product stock and so fourth. Anyway, I am just peeved that they bottom out now when everyone is about to start buying things for me. Oh well. I have my checkbook handy.

Well, I'm going to bed. I'll see you all tomorrow.

[Sept17]

Why are our tickers so far off? We're both at the approximate same points in our pregnancies, but yours says you have 64 days to go before delivery and mine say 72 days? Weird, huh?

[mama2]

Well, I may have colitis and my ob is referring me to a gastero dr for further testing and such. I am a bit freaked out and I hope that it doesn't interfer with pregnancy. I have had IBS in the past, but this is much different. TMI warning: for the past few days my rectum has bled after a movement or sometimes even with no movement. At first I thought is might be hemrhoid (sp?) related but there is a lot of mucous and it is a lot more blood than one of those would produce. So, I am sitting here waiting for the nurse to call me back with the name of a gastero dr. I had a colonoscopy about 6 years ago and they found 2 healing ulcers but told me not to worry about them b/c they were healing. I hope I don't have to have another one of those-I don't know how that would be possible since they give you a local...Anyway...

[Mahogany]

Hey Everybody~

I can't believe that I'm getting to post today with the schedule I've had lately!

Michelle & Sept~ I am doing what the doc has ordered!! :o She told me that I can't get pregnant until we/I get my bp under control. Needless to say I got the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd degree from my dh who told me that this wouldn't have happened if I had kept up with my execise regimen. I couldn't say a word b/c he was right in a sense. I have just felt so overwhelmed lately. My mind hasn't been on exercising. I never thought I would say it, but I miss softball. At least I was committed to playing every Tues. night if for no other reason than 2 hours of exercise.

Sept~I cooked baked chicken with rice last night! I ended up being to heavy with the pepper, so it was a little on the spicy side. I don't know how to take some of the spice out to tone it down some. We have left overs and this dish is usually delicious the next day. I want to try to learn how to make enchiladas next!

Michelle~ I forgot to mention that you also need to be sure to take some time out for you. I know that you are super mom, but please be sure to take care of yourself. We all need you!

Lisa~ I was thinking the same thing...there are only 3 of us left for bfps, so I hope we all get them soon. I need to work on me though. Michelle is right, this could play a role in why there seems to be a delay in my bfp.

Shannon~ I hope that everything turns out ok. The last thing you need to worry about is having to deal with GI problems while pregnant.

Thelma~ How are things on your end? and Doem?

Fii~ we miss you!

bbl!

[Mahogany]

I forgot to mention that it is normal to feel both happiness and sadness during this time. You and dh have a reason to be really happy right now. You both are getting to have the baby that you have been wanting. Your son is going to be so lucky to have you both.

On the other hand, sadness is expected. It is going to be sad to say "see ya" for now to your classmates and co-workers. I'm sure the ones who you have forged friendships with will be staying in touch with you while you're away. Whatever it is that you feel, you're entitled to it; for this has been a long time comin'. ;)

Ok, enough of my ramblin'!

See ya later!

[Sept17]

Thanks Mahogany. I am here at work now and I am looking around and thinking that I am going to miss this place. I'm going to miss all of the people I work with and my daily duties, but I'm moving on to bigger and better. I think I am also nervous about my new job as a mother. It is starting to scare me because I want to be good at it since I am such a perfectionist, but I know I have to learn through trial and error.

Shannon,
The body does strange things during pregnancy. I'm sure everything will be fine for you and your babies. I know you can't help but worry or be concerned because blood in the stool is scary. I have hemorroids and occasionally have a little rectal bleeding. Its perfectly normal, but you just don't like to see it.

[kriscass24]

Sept, it is really normal to feel scared and even a bit like "what was I thinking?" I do that sometimes, when I have a stressful day with the girls, and envision having another baby in the midst of it all, but it really does work out. I know you are excited for baby, and the changes that a new baby makes are all so worthwhile that you won't even think about the chapter of your life that is left behind.

Mahogany, glad you are getting all straightened out. I have been taking my b/p lately with my Nana's monitor, because it was slightly elevated at my last appt. Not too bad, but enough to just keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't creep up on me any more. Hang in there.

Shelly, I was meaning to ask you if you had put the boys together yet, glad it is going smoothly. I have resorted to rocking Kristin to sleep at night again, simply because it is easier to get her to sleep. I get her to sleep, then hang out with Cassie for a little bit, and Cassie always goes to bed pretty good, and she's old enough to know that she needs to be quiet in there or she'll wake up her sis. I have tried to put them both in there at the same time, and they stayed up and played for like 2 hours, and at 10pm I finally gave up and rocked Kristin:o (A little lazy parenting never hurt anyone, right?) Sadly, I don't even have the clothes washed yet! I am so unprepared this time. I still need to wash the clothes, pack the baby's bag, and buy a pink outfit and blue outfit for the baby to come home in, (I'll just donate the one I don't use). PITIFUL! I am due 3 weeks from today and I am just starting to get stuff ready! I do work well under pressure though, I know once I get started it will be done in a day.

Oh, my phone's ringing, I'll bbl!

[mama2]

Well, it sounds like it is colitis. THe dr can't see me until the end of August though:eek: That kind of ticks me off. There is just so much blood that it just freaks me out! Anyway, I am sure you all are right about the pregnancy being fine though. I can't wait until my appt tomorrow so I can hear the heartbeats again. And then a week from today we will know what they are!

I hope you all are having a great day!

[Crazylady]

Shannon- That would freak me out a little too. No one wants to see blood, especially when you are pg. Have you tried to take metamucil everyday? I would try to keep stool as soft as possible. Maybe that will help. Next week and we know!!! I am so excited! Thanks for not keeping it from us... like you, LISA! AARRGGG!;)

Lisa- I have always been really lucky about the boys going to bed. Then only time it was hard was when Philip needed to stop taking naps and I still wanted him too. He would nap just fine but be up late. I finally conceded and kept him up all day and he would be sacked out by 7:30. I was glad to see that I am not the only one who thinks... what am I doing? I always feel guilty about that because I do want him, I swear, but at times I think I have lost my mind to be starting over again.

Sept.- Be ready... it is hard to stay home when you first try it. It takes a good 6 months to get used to it and find a new nitch. If that is all you have at home then it might be easier. I love to be a stay at home Mom, but it is hard to transition from career minded, people care what you think, to house and baby caretaker. Lots of up's and downs.

Mahogany- BP is definatly important! ESpecially when you are pg, as you know. Mine is usually low, but lately it has been climbing. I think the last time it was 122/80. High for me, but nobody said anything so it must be okay.

Michelle- How are you doing? I watched that IVF show on MSNBC last night and thought of you. One lady was 42 and had no children. Her husband's hair dresser donated some eggs and they were waiting for the call to see if they were pg. She just looked so hopeful and defeated at the same time. Made me burst into tears. They were pg though! What do the doc's think is the problem? If I remember corectly, there is none they could find... which was the frustrating part, is that right?

DOEM- That baby will be kicking up a storm soon. WHen are you having an ultrasound? Let's see... We have for sure... 2 boys and 1 girl. I am putting money on Lisa having another girl, although I can totally see her with a boy too. Shannon will be having one of each, although it is just a guess. So you are open to have either one!! Is your DH hoping for a boy? Mine would never have said it, but I know he was thrilled to have a boy for the first baby. I know a girl would have been the apple of his eye though!

Thelma- Hope things are less stressful for you.

OOPS- Boys are out swimming and can't hear them anymore... better go check on them. Mother of the year award goes to me!:D

[seeking]

Hi girls,

I have to be quick again as I am helping in the school canteen today and the weather has turned nasty so I am going to run the older boys into town instead of them catching the bus. Boy winter is here in full force. I wanted to say hello anyway and I'll bbl to do personals. Thinking of you all.

Shannon I would be more then a little freaked out to. I know how much pregnancy makes you worry even more. I know your babies are going to be just fine. They would of rushed you in if they thought there was a danger to your little angels;) . Lots of prayers coming your way:D .

Thinking of you's, Michelle:) :)

[Sept17]

Hi everyone! I turned in all of my assignments and am officially done with taking classes for the time being. The sad part is that I can now churn out a good rough draft of seven hundred words in an hour and a half. With another hour of revising and editing then I have a complete paper ready for turning in. Sadly, I'll have to get myself reconditioned to such talents when I return to the university but right now it is time for me to take a break from all of that.

I have an OB appointment on Wednesday for the routine stuff. I won't have another ultrasound for two weeks.

Mahogany,
Thank you for listening to your doctor and following their orders. I would hate for anything bad to happen to you.
Enchiladas, huh? I am intrigued. You'll have to let me know how they work out because I'd like to try and make those, too.

Shannon,
What is colitis? I guess I could look it up on the Internet, but I'd probably understand it better coming from you. Anyway, keep in mind that your body is carrying two babies which means that it is under a great deal of stress. Rest and drink plenty of water. Stool softeners can't hurt, and try not to force your stool out. Let your muscles do their work and you just breathe and relax during the process.
I read somewhere that many women who experience bleeding in their pregnancies, and it typically comes from the rectum. Also, I've heard that bleeding comes directly from the mother, not the babies. Your babies are fine, and I can't wait to hear what you're having.

[mama2]

Thanks for the concern ladies!

Crazy- You are a great mother!...But, when they get quiet you know they are up to know good, lol!

Seeking- Thanks for the reassurement!

Sept- Colitis is when your immune system gets a little screwed up and starts attacking the colon/intestines. (I think this is right) It causes extreme abdominal pain, bleeding, mucuos in the stool...The thing is I have been going like 3 times a day and it hasn't been hard at all-that is why I can't figure out the bleeding. But, I guess that is another symptom of colitis. I am glad you are done with classes for awhile! Yeah!

I am going to the dr today and I am so glad for that. My left side is killing me and I had a terrible morning with abdominal pain and such. I think it is related to the colitis. So, maybe they will try to rush and get me some testing. I asked dh to take me to the hospital this morning that is how bad it hurt-but I toughed it out since I am seeing dr today. It just throbs a little now.

Well, I will let you know how it goes.

[kriscass24]

Shannon, I didn't have a clue what colitis was either. It sure doesn't sound pleasant. Michelle was right though, if they were concerned about the pregnancy they would have taken you in right away. What is the solution for that?

Well, had another OB appt today, and no changes to my cervix.:( Bummer. I guess I need to get walking. She said she'd make an appt for induction next week when I am there though. My next appt is next wednesday. I'm really hoping she strips my membranes and sets me up for induction on the 30th. We'll see though. I lost a pound again. That pound has been messing with me for a while now. I lost it, then gained it back, then lost it again this time. :confused: I don't know, I have heard of lots of ways to stimulate labor, but I really think it's all a bunch of crap, I tried it all with Kristin, and nothing worked, I went 3 days overdue, so I guess I will have to wait. My doc keeps calling my baby a "he" and it is bugging me. I don't know if she is just saying it because she doesn't know what else to say, or if she knows something I don't know. I guess we'll find out.

Thelma, are you hanging in there ok? I saw a license plate from Utah today, which is rare way up here in Maine, and I thought of you. Hope you are doing ok.

Mahogany, when do you test?

Michelle, How are things? Super busy as always?

Shelly, Sept, you girls are past the 30 week mark too, that is so crazy! We are all almost done!!! Where is Fii in all of this? It has been so long since she's been around that I can't remember when she is due.

BBL, I guess I have to get dinner on now.:eek:

[Sept17]

I'm sure Fii is alright. She's probably laying around and relaxing. I don't remember when she's due, but it's pretty soon after Crazy and I.

Thelma, I hope everything is okay with you. Drop us a line soon.

[seeking]

Hi girls,

Please bear with me as I again am in such a rush but I want to say hello properly and answer everyones questions. I'll try my best.

Sept, Fii is doing fine. I sent her an e-mail today and am hoping to hear from her soon. Every now and again someone attaches to her e-mail and attachs a virus to everyone in her address book and I got one today. So I let her know. I know she misses us all terribly but until the AOL thing is sorted out it looks like she won't be able to join us in the celebrations of everyones birth. Wow you are so far along and I know you have the most amazing future ahead of you and all the fears you are feeling will simply melt away when you hold your little boy in your arms.

Shelly, No I don't have any fertility problems other then I took my fertility away from myself and now am paying the price. Not that I regret my decision, at the time it was the best thing to do for myself and my family. I had a horrible marriage to an even worse man and I just had to look at him and i fell pg(even on the pill). I thought then I couldn't imagine wanting any more children even if we split up(which we did) but I never counted on meeting such a wonderful man and having such a strong desire to have a baby with him:) . Everything happens for a reason and I'm sure god knows what he's doing. How are the school holidays going??

Mahogany, Yes I am looking after myself, I always do but now more then ever. I know I need to be good to myself because my family needs me and if I don't I couldn't keep up with them. I'm usually in bed asleep by 8:30 and I no longer wake in the middle of the night due to stress like a few months ago. Thanks for worrying about me it's nice to know you care so much. When do you get your bp tested again? I don't want to be a nag but if you can please get a copy of the book I was telling you about. There is one section I know is for you. I had tears in my eyes and even Doem mentioned that she thought of you when she read it. If it can work for Doem it can work for us I know it can. Rambling sorry:rolleyes: .

Shannon, OUCH...You poor thing, I hope you feel better quickly. How did your doctor appointment go? Thinking of you. I can't wait until next week for you to find out what your having. Take care of yourself.

Thelma, How are you going. I've been thinking of you alot lately.

Lisa, yes as always I am non stop and I just don't know how I ever found the time to work before. Since Grant(my eldest) has gotten into his final year it seems way busier then I ever have before. Not that I'm complaining. It keeps me young:D .

O.k. I am going to go and watch a movie with the boys while on the tread mill. This weight is being so darn stubborn. I which I could just click my fingers and it would disappear:mad: , lol. Have a great day girls.I hope you's all are doing well....Michelle xxx

Another quick question girls. I think I'm officially going crazy. After the last cycle I still have been having pregnancy like systoms and I think I might be making them happen to myself. Go figure. My boobs are sore and I'm busting out of my bras but havn't put any weight on. Alittle nausia but not alot but I'm still getting my period as normal although lighter. It's really just my breasts that are bugging my I feel like I'm carrying around watermelons and I've never been sore for a whole cycle before. Could it be getting worse as I should be coming up to O. I know I'm not pregnant but I'm worried everything is screwed up from the drugs of the last cycle. I just havn't felt the same since. Right rambling again...PUFF...I'm gone, lol.

[mama2]

Well, I had a very annoying appt yesterday. We did hear both heartbeats at 150 and 160, so that was fun. My dr decided to send me over to the hospital to the ER for pregnant women to have a GI consult b/c I started to get really bad pain. Long story short, I laid there for 3 hours and no one ever spoke to me except a nurse to get a urine dip. Then, finally, when a dr came in it was a OB dr NOT the GI guy. She said my pain was round ligament pain (although this is really severe) and that I have an internal hemroid. SHe didn't examine me at all except to put a finger you know where to find the hemroid. Then I said "so do I wait for the GI consult?" and she said no and that she didn't think I had colitis. I was so mad-I hope she is right but I am mad b/c I waited 3 hours with no food or water (from 5-8 pm...I had an apple at 3pm thank goodness), no one informed me of what was happening, and the entire reason I was sent over there was for the consult. SO, I called my dr today and they are ticked that their orders were not followed and that I didn't have the consult. The er dr explained the pain and the bleeding, but she couldn't explain the mucous which is a big indication of colitis. So, now I have to sit and wait to hear back about what I should do.
Last night I woke up with the terrible pain again in my left side. I took Tylenol and that seems to help, but how often can I take that? THis pain is AWFUL! And, the er dr said it is common to get this round pain at 17 wks, but she completely dismissed me when I told her that I have been getting this since 7 wks...
Sorry this one is all about me. I will do personals later. I just am mad and not feeling great.

[dragonthel]

hello everyone.

i see everyone is doing good.

lisa im hoping you have that baby soon lol

mahogany take care of that blood pressure.

shannon that sucks about the colitis.

as for me i went to the doc yesterday. She had one lady in there just befoare me that she preformed all the pcos tests on and she had the exact same symptoms that i have. So her and i talked she called another doc to confir and she isnt going to do the tests she just started me on the meds.
her and the other doc agreed that I have pcos. With all my symptoms and the fact that i cant lose weight no matter what i do pointed right to that.
so she started me on metemorfin, I now have a reason im no able to lose weight.
She also said that with alot of her patients when she starts them on meds it regulates thier monthly and also makes them start to lose weight. And she also told me no birth control while we see if this metemorfin works to get me regular. And she also said that if im not pg with in 4 months to come back to her and we will decuss my other options if DH and i want to go that way. She thinks the reason im not pg by now is cuz of the pcos. And the reason that I get light positive pregnancy tests is cuz im probably concieving but cuz of the pcos they arent implanting. pcos makes you insulin resistant and that messes with you abilitly to implant and your monthly coming regular. once we get that under control then the rest will follow. I also told her about last sept when i did get a positive and she said that the pcos is what probably caused that one not to be viable but with out being able to test the pregnancy she isnt certian. she also told me to watch my blood pressure cuz that is a symptom of pcos and my metemofin might make my insulin get regular and my blood pressure to drop so i have to be carful with it.
so that is where i am sitting right now. no totally given up but not trying really hard either. just going with the flow of things. giving my meds time to kick in. DH is glad for me to finally have a reason for all this crap to be going on with my body. He is also glad for me to know why i cant lose any weight cuz he hates to see me cry over it. and i do alot. I may say that it doesnt bother me but it really does cuz i have been thin before. I think if i had always been heavy it wouldnt bother me as bad cuz i wouldnt know how it feels to be thin. But im crossing my fingers and hoping that i can lose some weight and start feeling better.
ok im going now cuz im rambling lol
talk later thelma
:o

[mama2]

Hey next time I want to post an opinion on another thread, someone stop me! LOL! I was on the general discussion board (I am bored today) and I read the posts about Brittney Spears being pregnant again, so I put in my 2 cents thinking it is just my opinion and the people here are pretty good about letting you have an opinion-well I won't give one again! Whether you like her or not, my point was that it sucks that she has to be judged as a mother b/c she is in the spotlight. I can't imagine having no privacy whatsoever! You couldn't offer me enough to take her place! ANyway, I just think it sucks that everyone is calling her a bad mom-we don't know her and we all are going to make mistakes as mothers. My dad, and both aunts all choked on small items as kids and my grandma is the best woman in the world, lol! I remember once when my brother was in a store and my mom turned around for just a second and then couldn't find him. Here he was hiding in the racks under all the cloths!
Anyway, just needed to vent.

[Mahogany]

Hi everyone~

I just wanted to stop in to say hello. I'm so sleepy today that I'm irritable. I don't know how much longer I can take this bp med 3 times a day.

Michelle~ What's the name of the book again?

Sept~ I hope to try the enchiladas this weekend if I'm not too sleepy.

Lisa~ The time is moving fast! Have you packed your bag yet? I don't know what the heck is going on with my cycles these days. I started AF yesterday! :mad: I'm early again!

Thelma~ I'm glad that the docs are trying to get a handle on what's going on with you and your cycles. Hopefully you will pg within the next 4 months.

Shannon~ That really sucked having to sit in the er for 3 friggin' hours and not get the results you were sent there for. I hope the doctor's offices blasts someone a new one for wasting your time. You shouldn't be billed for this visit either since you didn't have done what you came there for.

Doem~ How are ya today? and how about you Shelly?

I feel like I'm missing someone...sorry. :o

bbl,
Mahogany

[seeking]

Hi girls,

Quick again...Mahogany, the books called Supernatural childbirth by Jackie Mize. Let us know what you think if you get it.

NEWS ALERT....I think I read right but it looks like Fii will be having Sushi next week:eek: when she's 30 weeks due to all her illness. It depends on how her kidneys are at her next visit. How exciting who would of thought she would be the first out of everyone. I'm so excited. It's going to be one birth after another around here:D .

O.K. another busy day, I hope everyones doing well,Michelle:) :)

[seeking]

Hi Shannon,

Well said, people sure can turn nasty quickly even now. it just goes to show you people still feel have an opinion as long as it's the same as mine. I love having Christina around here, she quickly sorts everything out. Hope you feel better soon,Michelle:D :D :D

[seeking]

Hi girls,

I think I'm going for some sort of record today...how many times I'll post in one day.It's not even 9 am and already three times.

I just wanted to pop in and ask you to pray for a the families of three girls who live about an hour away from here in a small country town. A 15 year old girl went missing on the weekend and two 16 year old girls came foward last night and admitted to the murder of her:eek: they lead police to her body which they had hid under an abandoned house. OMG girls I just can't imagine what the family of the missing girl or the families of the two girls who committed the murder are going through. What a horrible world we live in that children can do this to other children. I'm speechless but I thought the more prayers for these families the better. Thanks for listening to me ramble.I'm just in shock.

I have to get ready to go to the dentist:eek: yuck not my favourite place. Have a great night ladies, Michelle :D

[Sept17]

I've missed alot of interesting posts today!
I've had an interesting day, too. Some of my co-workers threw me a surprise shower this morning, and I have a formal one at work to attend tomorrow, too! I got lots of baby clothes and washcloths. I think I true friends wanted to have me to themselves first. I am going to miss them, and everyone at work so much. Of course I cried. I was a wreck!:o

I had my Ob appointment this afternoon after work. Everything was good. Can you believe that I now weigh 168 pounds! I started out at 127! My belly now rests on my thighs when I sit at the diningroom table!:eek: But oddly, I am not concerned. I figure I'll get back down because I want to get back into my dresses and outfits. I'm going to be a hot mama.

Michelle,
I think you did set some kind of posting record today! I love it when one of us is bursting with all sorts of news. I knew Fii was right in there with her pregnancy, and that's totallly cool she's delivering Sushi next week! I know it's a tad early, but she has to do it for health reasons. I wish pregnancy wasn't so hard on her body.

Thelma,
I am so glad that your doctors finally put their heads together and figured out what was going on with you. I hate that it took them so long to diagnose you, but at least it all makes sense now and they'll keep a better eye on you. The good news is that if you still want to have a baby, then you will very soon.

Shannon,
The ER always sucks. Even if they give you a bed in an observation room, you still have to wait so long to be seen, and it usually isn't by the type of doctor you need. And the ER aint cheap, but you'd think that they were running them like customer service at the DMV or Target. I think you should insist on seeing the specialist, and if you have a PPO then you can make that a reality right away. When your body is in pain that means it is telling you that something is wrong. And you know what it is that needs to be addressed so make sure you get the proper treatment for your Collitis.
Hooray for the babies heartbeats. I love the sound they make. It is like the most beautiful music you've ever heard!:)
Finally Shannon,
If anyone knows about the hazards of chiming in with an opinion it is me. I think it is weird that people ask to hear what you think and when you tell them they go ballistic. And over Britney Spears of all people? I think she's a new mother who is simply trying to figure it out, just like all new mothers.

Mahogany,
How much longer do you have to take the meds? And let me know how the enchiladas turn out. Are you doing plain cheese or with meat?

[Crazylady]

Shannon, I totally had a good laugh about your post, thanks! How dare you have an opinion!! :D Gosh, it reminds me of Sept. after Katrina! Should we start a hot topic? How about Angelina Jolie vs. Jennifer Aniston. Angelina sure had a cute baby... is she worthy?:p lol

[Crazylady]

Michelle. another hot topic... Is Olivia Newton John's former boyfriend alive and living in Mexico, or did he fall over board?

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LOL, I say alive and she knows it....she's not that good of an actor. Oh S@#* I shouldn't joke about that should I:o .

Oh and Brad was supposed to be mine, how dare she have a baby to him:mad: .

Sorry all swept up on the topics of today. I think I need to be quiet for a little while. Right I'm back in my box now:D

[kriscass24]

"WHY" DO MY KIDS WAKE UP AT DAWN???:eek: I don't know what it is lately, but they will not sleep past 5 am. I have shades in their room that make it SO dark in there, but they still wake up with the sun. YAWN. Cassie has been going to VBS, which is vacation bible school, it is a 5 day program and it is so freakin' cute. They have puppets and clowns, and yesterday they had parrots, and a tiger. It is at a local church and they pick a different theme every year, this year it is "Treasure Island", and they have a certain way to dress every day, and today is silly hat day. On Friday night, Cassie will get up front with her class and do a little number, like sing and dance. She will have 2 memory verses from the bible too. This is a very small town, only 2000 people, and over 300 kids went this year. I am so glad she is getting old enough to do these cute little things, but it makes me sad at the same time. She is getting so much more independent. It sure is hard to let go! You have to be 3 to go, so Kristin can't go this year, but next year she will be almost 3, so she will go next year. Kids growing up sure is bittersweet. I'm glad that she is doing things on her own, but it is hard to let her go without me.:(

Shelly.....Jennifer Aniston.....Mexico:) If I answered wrong, don't push me out of this thread please:D

Michelle, It's nice to see you around here so much lately, and thanks for the update on Fii. I am glad sushi is well, and can't wait for her to hold that baby. She has been through so much, I have never experienced such a thing, and I cannot imagine how deeply that must have hurt her. She deserves this so much.

Sept, a surprise baby shower is great! Did you get lots of stuff? You should really stop buying until after the shower, but I know how hard it is!

Shannon, you had a lot of nerve answering on another thread. That will teach ya! I don't understand. I started a thread to see if anyone was having a surprise baby, and I even got shit on for that! Just because I'm not finding out the sex of my baby! What the....

I have to go now, I have to get ready for VBS.

Oh, Thelma, it's great that they found out what's up with you. I really thought it sounded like PCOS. My sister has it, and has a terrible problem losing weight. She has been exercising like mad for 6 months, every day. She teaches school and they have a gym for the adults there, she's been eating right and exercising and she has only lost like 14 lbs. She is still really determined, but she is big, and she has about 70 lbs to go. She is just going to have to make this a way of life forever, not just a quick diet.

Ok, I'm out, sorry for the novel!

[mama2]

LOL! I know, it is crazy! Oh well. I don't know why I even responded. Maybe I felt like ruffling a few feathers, lol!

Sept- That is so great that they threw you a shower-how fun! And, I am SURE you will be one of those women who get back into shape in a snap...You are one of the strongest people "I know"!
I do have a specialist appt tomorrow-my dr was ticked that the ER didn't follow through on her specific orders so she got me in right away.

Crazy- How are things for you? ANything new and exciting?

Kriss- I know-you can get sh*t on for any reason here-maybe it has something to do with the hormones, lol! How dare YOU not want to know the sex, lol! Personally I want to know-mainly b/c it is twins and I want to know how this will work in the future. There are few mysteries left in the world and I think you have a lot of patience in waiting to find out what your bundle is!

Seeking- That SUCKS about that girl. WHat is wrong with people? It's when you hear stuff like this that makes you question what kind of world your children will be raised in. Awful.

And I haven't seen the pics of the Bradgelina baby, lol! But I am sure it is a looker. You know, I never found Brad Pitt sexy, but the older he gets the better looking he gets and I totally find him sexy now. Same goes for Clooney.

Well, I am having a good morning. Had some Eggo's and a cream filled donut (vanilla-yum) So good. Now I feel guilty for eating it! I have gained 14 pounds and I feel very fat so far. I can't imagine how I will feel in a few months. I do need to lay off the sweets though.

BBL

[Mahogany]

Good Morning~

I am sitting here at work bored so I am reading a romance novel. It has been a long time since I've read one. I used to love reading Harlequine Romance Novels, but I don't suppose they make those anymore.

Fii~ I'm so excited for you! Sushi will make a grand appearance to you next week! I can't wait to hear all about your delivery experience and I'm also glad that you won't be sick anymore.

Sept~ The enchiladas came out ok according to dh, but I wasn't impressed. I think I was missing something. Well I followed the recipe and I should have added my own extra touch to it. :rolleyes: I will perfect them next time! I'm glad that you had a great time at your shower. Now Lisa is right, stop buying things until after the other showers are over with. I'll bet by then, you won't need to get anything else. As for the weight gain, I'm sure you'll be back to your regular weight in no time, but you're right you'll be a hot mama regardless!;)

Lisa! Five AM...holy cow! I can imagine it's draining for you to have to get up and take care of the little ones that early. All I can say is that I wish I had their energy. I'll bet Cassie is going to be adorable on Friday when she does her routine. I can't wait to have times like these to share with all of you.

Michelle~ I said a prayer for the 3 girls and their families. I can't imagine what goes through a person's mind when they start to consider such a horrible act. On a different note, I'm going to look for the book. Maybe I'll go to the library to see if they have it.

Thelma, Shannon, and Shelly I hope you are all doing well today!

See ya later!

[Crazylady]

Lisa- I had to smile at the memory of those early days. All I can say is that this too shall pass.:) Soon they will get up (Brian is always up by 6:45) but they won't wake you until they are hungry. I usually sleep in till about 8 or 8:30 and wake up because I am all done sleeping. I know those days are numbered for me though. I guess you too! Oh well, it is nice to get things done early, then you can drag your feet in the afternoon!

Michelle- I can't imagine, and never hope to know, what those families are going through. All lives are ruined and it is so senseless. All you can pray for is that your kids survive their and their friends' mistakes. Wow, that is ugly.

Mahogany- I have only made enchiladas a couple of times and they came out too greasy. They were tastey though. I'll have to figure it out. Do you have a good meatloaf recipe? I used to love meatloaf, but not my own. My family hates it, but I could make it on leftover night!

Shannon- I am SOOOO glad that you are not holding out on us! Did you ever post a pic of you? I know you did od Bella, but I was just thinking that I have not seen you or Mahogany. Everyone else, I have seen pics. If you are not comfy with that, I so get it!

Thelma- How have things been going for you? Has DH been doing better? Sure am thinking of you.

Sept.- Are you having Braxton Hicks contractions? I get them throughout the day and boy they can pack a punch. My first pg, I didn't ever feel them but with eack one they are a little worse. Brings that labor all back to me:D I can't wait to hear about yours... You will join us in the ranks of having a story!

Hello to Doem and Fii... Michelle keep us posted about Sushi and send my well wishes!

[Crazylady]

Oh and Baby Brangelina is adorable. I didn't want to like them but I am softening towards them. I sure hope J. Anniston has a great life though!!

I think McDermet? is dead. Fell overboard or something bizarro. ALthough it would be much more fun if he were in Mexico!

It is 110 degrees today and Brian has an All-Star game. UGh! There is not any shade out there either. Big ankles, here I come!!

I took the boys to the Wter Slide Park yesterday. I spent the day floating around the Lagoon.:D

Okay, I'll stop. Who knew you could babble when online!

[Crazylady]

Oh yea... does anyone have hemorroids? Hmmmm me either. I don't know why I would even ask. Just kiddn. Something is going on, not sure if that is what it is though. I don't want to ask my doctor next week because she'll want to see and I will wait until that is inevitable.

[mama2]

Crazy- I am not good at posting pics, but my sis in law has a website with dh and I on it. Here is the link:
http://www.hollyhuxford.com/Family.htm
Just scroll down until you see Shannon and John
As for the hemroids (I know there is an "h" in the spelling somewhere), I have an internal one that the dr found the other day by doing a digital. I would mention it at your next appt-it isn't fun to get checked, but it doesn't hurt either...I think it is more an embarrassing thing.

Well, off to do some cleaning!

[kriscass24]

Quickie post! Shannon! You are so cute!!:) (I don't mean that in a weird way though):eek:

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Just quickly I wanted to say hello to all you gals. I have to do shopping for my best friends old next door neighbour who has just come out of hospital after three massive heart attacks. They turned her life support off after two and a half days. Thankfully she has an angel watching over her and started breathing by herself. So I am taking her some nice home made soup and collecting somethings for her. My best friend is more like a sister and to see how upset she was broke my heart. This lady is like a mother to her so therefore part of my family and of coarse families stick together. Gees what a ramble. Girls I can't believe those 16 tear old girls were supposed to be friends with the other girl. They went to a party then strangled her with electrical cord and then hid the body. I don't get it, how does the inocense of a child turn evil .

Shannon, you are very beautiful. What a lovely photo of you wedding. It's always nice to put a face to someone who we know so well

As always there is so much more I know I have to say but my fish has just been delivered so i better get going.

Oh and WAHOOOOO way to go Australia. We hadn't been in the world cup for 32 years or scored a goal in the world cup and now we are through to the second stage. How cool is that. Mind you the umpires tried their hardest to keep us out. i am soooo tired. I am sick of 3am games, lol. Aussie, aussie, aussie...oye oye oye:D :) :) :D . Sorry to patroitic(sp?) for my own good....

Have a great day girls xxx

[Sept17]

I survived Baby Shower#2 today. I got a ton of stuff, mostly baby clothes. Its a good thing that I have been making myself not buy clothes because my son may not even be able to wear all of the ones that he's received, plus the ones I've bought! The cool thing is that because my co-workers all live in differerent areas that I got clothes in various print and styles. I also got lots of practical things, and even a few things from my Babies R Us registry. But that registry sucks because everything is still out of stock online. I would not recommend them.

The interior painting is really looking so nice! The nursery has its first coat of color up and it is this very pale green. Not sage, not apple, but something very soothing and soft. Contrasted with the crown moulding and ceiling which are painted a creamy white, the room already looks so elegant. This weekend I'm going to go and pick out new sheers. I thought about layering the windows with a valance, drapes, and sheers but it seems a bit much for a boy's room.

There were so many posts today that I've forgotten who wrote what. So, I'll bullet point some responses to some things:

* I have hemerroids, but only occassionally. When I don't eat fruit or drink enough water or push too hard then they give me a run for my money. Otherwise they're not a big deal and I never notice them.

*Brad Pitt is not my type either, but I'll give him his props. For a guy who's around 40ish, he is in impressive shape. Tom Cruise really isn't my type, but he's in great shape, too. Who's my type? My former RE, Dr. Hot. I'm a simple girl with simple tastes. :rolleyes: I don't need them to be rich and famous because I prefer rich and ordinary.

*Mahogany, let me know when you figure out that recipe. You'll make me a hero around these parts if I could make that for dinner.

*Crazy, I get the Braxton-Hicks contractions maybe once every few days, if that often. I'm glad I know what they are because it is weird to feel your belly ball-up. I'm glad they don't hurt. Maybe real labor will be so kind to me, too.:rolleyes:

*Kriss, I am not looking forward to having to let my son explore the world without me. I just want to protect him every minute of his life, but I know I'll handicap him by doing that. Guess I'll need to have another baby so that I won't be so focused on my son.

[kriscass24]

Well, the VBS thing was SOOO cute! Cassie cried when she got up front, but her teacher just hugged her and hid her behind some other kids, and she ended up singing after a few seconds. It was cute. She was so scared, there was an average of 280 kids there all week, and needless to say, all of their parents and grandparents were there. The place was packed, and she had a little case of stagefright. I video taped it, and it is so priceless. She is so cute, so sweet, and I just was proud of her. Not bad for her first time in front of a crowd I guess. :D

I am exhausted, and glad this week is over. I am so glad I get to just stay home tomorrow morning. I am tired of getting the 3 of us ready and out the door every morning.

Sept, I bet you'll adjust wonderfully to being out of work. When I got done working It was strange for a week or 2, then I began to really enjoy it. I personally wouldn't go back unless there was absolutely no other option. I don't even think I will go back to doing the books for the biz, the lady we hired is spotless in her accounting and business procedures. YAY! I'm really a full time mom again, minivan and all!

I am completely exhausted, and I haven't even cleaned up from dinner yet, so I have to do that before I lose my gumption to get it done. I will talk to you all in the AM, (not that anyone has posted today):eek:

[Crazylady]

Shannon- Thanks for posting that pic! Lisa is right you are so cute and what a beautiful bride!

Sept.- Glad you scored at the shower. I am not a Brad Pitt fan, but I like Angelina and Jennifer. I kinda sound gay, huh? Tom Cruise is too short and I didn't like him in that Matt Lauer interview. He looked like a dumb @ss and of course they showed that a million times.:p

Michelle- Summer is going well... Brian is in All-Stars for baseball so he is practicing 5 days a week. Philip starts golf camp next week. He is so good! He doesn't hit the ball far but it is straight down the middle. He can par on par 3's. Okay, enough bragging for one day:)

Lisa- How cute is that! I am glad she pulled through and went on stage. What a good lesson about bravery. I used to tell my kids that you are not brave unless you are scared and do it anyway. Well done. Glad you have it on tape. Everytime I hear my kids sing with other children I get teary. Their voices are so sweet. Even at 10 Brian sounds so little, especially on the phone. If I speak to him on the phone he always says "Hi Momma" So cute. Usually it is Mom, but latley he has been calling me "Woman". Like "Get me a drink Woman. That's my way of saying please." It's so funny because I know he is just kidding around but he is so towing the line!

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Hi girls,

This world is just knocking me for a six at the moment. I went to visit my old neighbour tonight as my DS was at a party across the road from her and she told me that she is dying:eek:...:( . I am so depressed, she has kept me from this for months. I think she was more afraid I will tell the boys. She is like a mother and a grandmother to the boys. i am just so sad. When does it ever stop, I mean life sh*ts on you, you get up brush yourself off and it turns around and sh*ts on you agin. i guess to make sure that one day you just don't get up. I for one are sick of the heartache.

Sorry for the downer but I know at one time or another you's have all felt the same and posted it so if I'm being a little selfish so be it.

I hope you's are all enjoying your weekend. Talk later, Michelle....

[kriscass24]

Hi girls. Michelle, you sure have been through a lot lately. I can't imagine how devastating it would be to lose a good friend. I am sorry, and....pardon me for the faith, but it isn't over until it is over. God can do some amazing things, and until she is gone, don't lose any hope. All you can do is pray and believe. Things will look up for you, and you never know, even doctors don't know everything. Every doctor has been through times that they have been baffled by a medical miracle. Keep your chin up, and look to the sky.

Speaking of losing friends...Brandon's birthday is tomorrow:( He would have turned 32. I hope I don't have my baby tomorrow. I don't want to be happy and sad that day, I want to be focused totally on my new baby, and I don't want to think about losing Brandon on a day that is that special. I don't know how I manage to have loved 2 men so much in my life. I loved Brandon so much, then I fell head over heels for DH. I am thankful to have loved that much, there is no better feeling in the world than falling in love....besides having a baby, of course. Still, I feel guilty sometimes that I still think of him every single day of my life. It confuses me, and I miss him so much sometimes, yet DH is everything to me. It is the strangest thing. Sometimes I dream of Brandon, and it is always so good to see him. Then I wake up to DH, and am happy for that too. I would never have Cassie and Kristin and my new baby if he were alive. We probably would've had children, but it wouldn't be the ones I have, and I'm thankful for them every day of my life. I know I am rambling, but sometimes I just can't escape that man, even 8 1/2 years later.

[Crazylady]

Michelle- I am sorry to hear your news. That is an aweful desperate feeling when you first hear. Another lesson to hold tight the ones you love. It is so hard when you know the prognosis to rememeber how much better your life has been when she is in your world and she has touched you forever. Hang in there, my friend.

My Mom has gotten some bad news too, although not life threatening it feels really hopless. My Mom is a real go getter... non stop. Lately she has had a lot of back pain and thought she may be pinching a nerve. She finally went to see a dr and after x-rays told her that she has massive degeneration of her spine. He hasn't realkly given her any more info, but wants her to have an MRI. My Mom is one of those people that if she is incapasitated she would rather not be here. I am so worried about her. I keep crying at the worst of times about it and once I open those flood gates.... Anyway, I havn't wanted to bring it up because I know that it is not related to most of our topics, but that is where my mind is. (That and my hemmoriods)

[Crazylady]

Lisa- Holy Cow! 16 more days max! Are you ready? You know that desperate feeling that you get when you are close and just want the baby out so you can see it? I don't have that. Is that wierd? I had that with the first two, but I am not ready yet.:eek:

[Sept17]

I wanted to post last night but I was simply exhausted. I've been packing up my stuff and finishing up paperwork at work, and then I come home and the painting is still going on. I've been sleeping on the floor in my livingroom in the meantime with my husband. After the first night I was aching like I had worked out, but I'm getting used to it. Hopefully I'll get to sleep in my bed sometime next week. But the paint in the rooms looks gorgeous! It is amazing how the right colors can transform a space.

Babies R Us is still on my sh*tlist, but hopefully not for too much longer. Apparently they're ending their partnership with Amazon.com and will be up and running at the babiesrus.com address come July 1st, and they'll be fully stocked. Boy is that cutting it close since my third and final shower will be on the 9th.:eek:

Mahogany,
I've never had the patience to read through an entire romance novel. But I do appreciate a turn to the right page where some hot and steamy romancing is taking place. The attention to detail in some of those books is legendary.

Michelle,
I am sorry to hear about your neighbor. At least you're getting a heads-up. Sometimes the good ones slip away without us getting the chance to say goodbye. And have you ever noticed that its always the people who really touch your heart that are the ones to pass on? Well, enjoy your friend while she is able to be with you.

Shannon,
You're gorgeous! Your babies will be sooo cute!
I hope that your referral to the specialist goes smoothly and that you get everything figured out. Funny that you or Crazy or Kriss mentioned the Katrina thing. I guess I'll go down in FertText history/infamy for that one. :rolleyes: I kind of like that I'll be remembered for having an opinion, even though it wasn't a popular one. But boy do I wish I could continue to speak on that topic, seeing how things have panned out in the gulf coast region. But I'll keep my big mouth shut and will only open it to eat something fried or chocolate. Are you having chocolate cravings? Supposedly eating it in moderation during pregnancy makes for happy babies! Oh...and mothers!:D

Kriss,
I am looking forward to seeing my little boy on stage. I wonder if he'll be hammy or reserved. Either way, I'll probably cry and be that boisterous mom in the crowd. What kind of video camera do you have? I'd like to get a digital one, but I was looking for some suggestions.
He would've been 32, huh? Well, I think he's watching over you and protecting you. A love like yours doesn't end with the final breath.

Crazy,
How am I going to wash all of these baby clothes before my son arrives? I attempted to go through some things this morning and simply gave up. I'm going to seriously make baby laundry a project sometime next week so that I can get everything folded and put away in my son's new dresser and closet.

Thelma,
How are you today? Miss ya.;)

[seeking]

Hi girls,

I'm over my pity party for one.... for now anyway. I am more angry and it's not so much what I've been through but the life she's had. She has never had children and so desperately wanted them. She tried for something like 15 years and it wasn't meant to be. She has battled many illnesses in her life but last night she seemed so defeated and almost embarressed that she is going to be a burden to the people she loves.She has lopus, I don't know anything about it so I guess it is more scarey then something you know about. Although the more I find out the more scared for her I am. They told her she may have anywhere from a week to a year left. I'm with you Lisa there are so many miracles that happen and who knows this might be one of them.

We met years ago when DH and I split up. We lived alongside each other only for a short time(10 months) but I fell in love with her straight away and so did my boys. She will be 50 this christmas. We always agreed that DH and I split up just so our paths would cross and she was so excited when I was pregnant because she was sure I was going to have a little girl that would be almost like her very own grand daughter. I so hope our next cycle works and she is alive to see our baby born. I know it would mean so very much to her.I'm rambling but I guess it's because I have no one to talk to being that DH is away and the boys heart will be broken if I tell them. Any suggestions of what I should tell them?

Shelly, I am praying for you mum, when does she have her MRI. She must be freaking out right now. I'm glad she has a great daughter like yourself. It must bring alot of comfort to her. I can imagine how teary you must be. It's not fair we have to grow old. I know it's a fact of life but hey we can winge from time to time;) .

Lisa, wow you sure are getting close. Cross your legs and pray hard and I'm sure Brandon will help you get through the day without your baby joining you:D . How exciting...the countdown begins. You said maybe the 30th...Right? Thay's like 5 days away. I'm so glad all you preggo's have stuck around with us girls.

Sept, give yourself a few days to lay around and soak up not working. Have some quaility time for yourself then get stuck into everything. You have been working hard all pregnancy. Time to relax:D .

Mahogany, Shannon and Thelma how are you girls going?? Thanks again girls for being a rock as usual when I am having a meltdown.It means alot. I hope you's are having a great day. I am off to the third game for the day. I'm so tired. I feel like I'm missing a heap but I'll get back on when I'm in a better frame of mind. Take care, Michelle xxx

[Sept17]

Hi Crazy,
I just re-read some of the posts and I saw that I neglected to say that I'll be sending you and your mother my prayers.

[Crazylady]

Thanks guys... it is helpful to say something... I know that it is not a huge thing in the grand sceme of things, just catches you off guard. We are headed for my Mom and Dad's house. They life about an hour and a half away. It is supposed to be 115 degrees here today and I can't take the heat. We bought a cool slide to go into my parents pool so I think the kids will have a blast. It is so nice to get in the water... makes me feel weightless and that is quite a feat!

[Crazylady]

Sept.- I still don't get our tickers... I have tried different ones and it is always the same... we are 2 days apart pg wise and almost a week off or days. So wierd. Maybe that is some forshadowing as to what will happen:p

[mama2]

Hi

Hope you all had a nice weekend. Mine was okay. Went to visit the in laws in Virginia-glad to be home. I had my GI appt on Friday and I need to have a sigmoidoscopy done in the beginning of July. The GI couldn't see of feel any hemroids, so...They are going to look for colitis and "some cancers." That second part has me a little freaked out. I was worried all weekend that they will find colon cancer or something and now, although I am worried, I have put my faith in God. If there is nothing big then great and if there is then HE will get me through it. Hopefully it is just colitis or something like that. I go in 2 weeks for the procedure-what stinks is that I can't take any meds or be put under b/c of being pregnant, but how bad can it be? I mean I think child birth will hurt more, lol!
Seeking- I am sorry to hear about your friend. I hope that she, and you, find comfort in knowing that miracles do happen. YOu have been through so much-I hope July brings a new tide for you!
Crazy- I too hope everything is okay with your mom. That sort of thing is tough on anyone let alone someone who is so active...
Sept- Tom Cruise is not my thing either...His teeth are scary to me, lol! I am glad that you had such a nice shower!! And I am happy to hear that babies r us will have their own site soon...I can't stand it with Amazon b/c things are ALWAYS "unavailable"! I am jealous that you have your rooms painted!-I can't wait until we move into our home and can make those changes!
Thelma- How are you doing? How is clomid treating you? (Or is it next cycle that you are doing it?)
Mahogany- How are you doing? Enjoying the summer?

Thank you all for the kind words about my picture! As unpretty as I have been feeling with this pregnancy, that made me feel good.

Well, off to the throne. I have so many movements now that it is amazing...Hopefully after my procedue I will go just the right amount, lol!

BBL

[kriscass24]

Hi everyone. I guess I made it through the day yesterday, I took the girls to the pool all day, it was so beautiful here. Then I came home and made cheeseburgers on the grill. It was nice. I was just glad I didn't have the baby yesterday. Now I'm ready! I think on Wednesday at my appt, she will strip my membranes, and set up an appt for induction. YAY. I am not sure if she will strip my membranes, but she did tell me that she will set up my appt, so either way, I'll know about when I am having my baby!!! I cannot wait to see if it is a boy or girl. I am going nuts here!

Shannon, I wish you the best of luck, and I am sure the docs are just making sure they are ruling everything out, try not to get too scared. Docs just shouldn't say certain things sometimes, they should understand how scary that "C" word is, especially during pregnancy.

Shelly, I would be really upset if that happened to my mom, and it is a big thing, it is a big change for a busy person, and though she will adjust, it must be so scary. I'm praying for you and your mom.

Michelle, how are you hanging in there?

Thelma???

Mahogany, what's up with you? What about testing? You're killin me

[mama2]

Kriss- Sorry, I forgot you on my last post. I wanted to say that I think it is wonderful that you keep Brandon alive with your memory. Its great that you have had two great loves in your life and that is so special. Your dh is lucky to have a wife who has the capacity to love so much.
As for me, you are right in that dr's shouldn't say the "c" word...It does send chills down the spine. But, we will find out soon enough.

I can't wait until tomorrow and the big u/s!

[Mahogany]

Hi Ladies~

I can hardly keep up with the posts these days. Sept, I like the idea of bullets, I might have to steal the idea one day. It seems much easier!

Michelle~ I am praying for your strength during the comforting of your friend. I know that miracles do happen when we least expect them. I will keep your friend in prayer. What a lucky person she is to have a friend like you. You are always there to lend a helping hand or a shoulder to lean on. You are her blessing.

Crazy~ I will also be praying for your mom. Keep her encouraged as well as yourself. Never feel like you can't bring up topics here. We are/have all been here to help each other thru difficult yet trying times. Most importantly we have developed some wonderful friendships here so sharing life's challenges comes with the territory.

Shannon~ You are a doll!! I will be praying that everthing goes well with your test and that it won't be painful or uncomfortable. I am enjoying my summer so far. Dh is getting ready for football so our saturdays will be filled with it.

Sept~ Good to hear that the other shower was a success. Sounds like you will have a lot of laundry to do. At least that will keep you busy until you get used to the idea of not having to go to work.

Lisa~ I'm happy to hear that Cassie was a success, I knew she would be! Don't feel guilty about having loved/missed Brandon. He was a big part of your life and your past. There will always be a place in your heart for him in remembrance of your life together. I'm glad that you found your dh and now you have the blessing of experiencing a new love of a lifetime.

Thelma~ Where r ya?

Fii & Doem stop in when you can! Hope you're well.

bbl,
Mahogany

[Mahogany]

Lisa's days are winding down!! To put a little humor in our day, does anyone care to gues what Lisa's having? I know we did this a while back when Sept and Shelly found out what they were having, but I can't remember the guesses and what the heck, it won't hurt to guess again!!


I think it's a girl! :D

[Crazylady]

:p I am with you Mahogany... I think it is a girl too! However, I am wrong every single time, so I am going with a boy. I am no fun, huh?;)

[kriscass24]

Hi everyone. Shelly, Mahogany, I am so clueless. I thought both of my girls were boys, and this one too, so it's probably a girl. I have heard of people having an intuition about these things, but I think they just took a 50/50 chance and got it right. I don't even dare guess! I'm telling you though, I can barely contain it anymore. If this takes much longer I'm apt to beg for an u/s! I can't hold out much longer!!!!!!!!:eek: :eek: This is so funny, but I even prayed it would happen today, and I know it was silly, even while I was saying it. God must have a good sense of humor to listen to the silly things people ask for.

[Sept17]

Kriss, I think you're having a boy. I could be wrong:rolleyes: but all of the women I know that are pregnant this summer are having boys with the exception of one girl baby who's due in a couple of weeks. What do you mean by "stripping the membranes?" Does that hurt?

Shannon,
Your doctor could've put the details of your procedure a little more delicately by not mentioning the cancer part. I'm sure that's not what it is anyway, you simply have screwy intestines and that's all. All of this bowel stuff is probably being exacerbated by your pregnancy.

Mahogany is up for an hpt???:D I'm so excited!

As for me I had a sad and long last day at work. I'm going to miss it, but right now I actually am okay with being on vacation from it. I packed six boxes of personal stuff and brought it all home.

The painting has been officially been completed today. Looks awesome! Tomorrow we'll concentrate on cleaning up because the house has become dusty. This also means that the nursery can be put together and decorated!

[kriscass24]

Hi! Sept, glad you got the room done. You will have post some pics of it, I would love to see the nursery and the backyard. "stripping the membranes" is when they sweep the cervix, and kind of clear stuff that is around the amniotic sac, like mucous plug, and there is usually a little pink bloody substance :confused:. It just clears the way for labor, and I haven't lost my mucous plug yet. With Kristin I lost some of it, but there was no "bloody show" associated with it. She will probably do it if I am dilated 1 or 2 cm's. They pretty much clean everything out of the way except the amniotic sac, then you are pretty much cleared for take off. She did it twice with Kristin, and it didn't work, so there is no guarantee, but chances are, you are going to go into labor over the next few days to a week after they do that. MAN I WANT TO KNOW WHAT THIS BABY IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I didn't get totally obsessed with meeting this little one until I hit about 36 weeks, because I feel like it is anytime after that, and it will likely be safe, and can come directly home with no problems at all. I'm really going crazy here.

Shannon, I forgot you find out tomorrow!! How exciting!! Make sure you drop by!

I was also considering maybe I'll have a boy because the 3 of us got prego within 6 weeks of each other, and things have really been happening in 3's around here, so 3 boys would make it pretty cool, but I really don't know! I HAVE TO HAVE THIS BABY!!! I know I cannot make it another 2 weeks without finding out. I'm really dying to buy clothes for my little one.

Thelma, I've been thinking of you, where the heck did you disappear to? Hope everything is going ok. Drop us a line, I'm starting to worry!

[seeking]

Hi girls,

Lisa, I'm for a boy to but I'm hoping for a girl. We need to even the odds around here;) ...oh wait up you already have two girls...maybe I'm hoping for a boy. He/she is going to be gorgeous. My boys were always born amoungst heaps of girl babies especially DS #3 it was a crazy time(easter) 5 babies were born on his birthday alone...all girls and in the nursery there was 17 babies all up and you guessed it.. he was the only boy. I know he'd love those odds when he gets older but sadly I think it is the only time he'll ever be that out numbered like that, lol.

Shannon, some doctors need to remember there speaking to a real person before they open there mouth:mad: .When your pregnant also how mean could he be. You are looking forward to your future and he's scaring you to bits. I know you will be just fine. I am praying with you all the way. I just hope he finds out the problem quickly so you can get better and enjoy the remainder of this pregnancy. We'll all look back on this after your babies are born and have a chuckle. We, as you know are always here whenever you need us.

Mahogany, Fingers crossed for you. Have you found the book yet?? Sorry to be pushy:o . Thanks for your kind words. I'm so lucky to have you as a friend.How's the bp going,I hope your feeling alot better.

Shelly and sept how are you feeling?? Not long now. I'm hoping to hear from Fii soon but I have a feeling she is back in hospital.Hopefully next time I hear from her it will be news of sushi and how beautiful she is.

Thelma, how are you, thinking of you.

I am so tired and really quite bummed as Australia is out of the world cup:( we did great and we are all so proud of our boys. At least now I can catch up on some sleep. Quick question girls, can you O twice in one month? I have been screwy ever since my last cycle and I am sure I O'd on day 12(like I always used to) and again yesturday on day15. Once from each side.I'm confused.

I better get going and get some house work done, take care girls,Michelle

[Crazylady]

Hey Lisa, was your appt. today or tomorrow? I know it is coming up. No having that baby until you tell us. You have to let us know that you are in labor!!

[kriscass24]

Hi ladies. Shelly, my appt is tomorrow. I am really hoping she helps me out. I don't want to get my hopes up, I guess either way I only have 13 days left anyway. My original due date according to LMP would be the 4th anyway, so I am really going to talk to her about it. I hope so. Wish me luck!! I will drop in and let you know what's up, I don't think I will go directly into labor after she strips my membranes, She did it with both of the girls, and I never went into labor, I came home, I am sure it sped up the process, but I had some time to collect myself first before the big event!

Michelle, I would be lying if I said I wasn't hoping for a boy, but the excitement of it all is really overwhelming anyway, and I will be totally thrilled if I have a girl too. I cannot wait, I just want to know.

[Crazylady]

Lisa you know how excited you are? I felt that way with the first two.... can't wait to see the baby, wonder what it looks like... that whole excitement thing!? I don't have that. Is that wierd? I wonder if I'll get it, I am sure I will. Maybe it is because I already know that it is a boy and the others were a surprise, or maybe it is because I am not ready yet. I have moved the boys in together so I am ready to paint the nursery. I will probably be done with it within a week. Maybe I will get that feeling when I get closer.:p
Your little butterfly is about to run out of daisies!

[seeking]

Hiya girls,

I think we can all just feed off your excitement for the next week or so Lisa....Shelly I know you'll get that way when you get closer;)

Where is everyone lately. I hope you's have a great day, Michelle:) :) :)

P.S. Thelma your starting to worry me. I know your probably just busy but your never far from our thoughts xxxx

[dragonthel]

there is no need to worry. i have been busy busy busy..

everyone has been posting so much i dont know where to start.

lisa i hope you app goes well

the metemorfin is doing the job its supose to do. I think I oed yesterday. my temp went way up from wht it was. and this month i have lots and lots of cm its kind of strange to have that again. i did get the clomid so if i want to start it next month i can.

im not sure where i stand with the whole ttc thing. DH is at the point he is done trying and just leaving it up to god and nature. and I think im getting there. so im not sure yet what im going to do with the clomid.

hope everyone had a great day. and dont worry so much about me im fine.

thelma

[mama2]

a boy and a girl! We are very excited! BB in a minute with the details!