TTC Blue Crew Grads

[ELP]

Good night ladies, see you all tomorrow!!

[skrimpy]

Skrimpy, your DH sounds like me! :oops: I am such a pack rat, and I hate getting rid of stuff! Last time we moved, DH "lost" a few boxes, and he swears they are still in our storage shed, but I know he threw them out.

I love that you are calling your baby Riceball! That is really cute. :) Good luck selling your house--hope it goes fast! Clearing out stuff really does help; we did that when we sold our last house and it sold to the 3rd person who looked at it. :)

Lol Hobber DH will be at work while I do most of the unpacking and I will be honest, some of that stuff is probably moving from one box to another and discreetly heading to Goodwill :p

That is so awesome that your house sold quickly, I am really hoping ours will. It will take a huge weight off our shoulders if it does. They say property in our city is pretty hot this spring so I hope that's true for us. Some rooms could really use updating... I hope that doesn't deter buyers. That's the biggest thing I worry about, but I hope somebody sees potential based on what we've done thus far!

[skrimpy]

Flava - I'm worried about you xoxoxoxoxox


Sad day for us, our cat passed away last night it was really traumatic to watch and our eldest saw it all :(


((((hugs for you and your eldest sweetie))))

[dloui128]

Flava - I'm worried about you xoxoxoxoxox


Sad day for us, our cat passed away last night it was really traumatic to watch and our eldest saw it all :(
That is so sad 5 I hope your DD is ok

[Tink18]

Sorry about your cat TTC. I think as suspected this was false labor. BUT geez that took it out of. I was contracting 4-6 mins apart for about 8 hours. It never got any worse, but strong enough to take my breath away. So annoying, but I am thankful, I am barely going to be 37 weeks. He needs more time. Im ready for bed!

[Hobbermittens]

Oh TTC5, I am so sorry about your cat. :(

[Hobbermittens]

Tink, I think it is good that your baby Zane is staying put a little longer. Must have been an exciting day!

[Butterfly Spirit]

Happy Birthday to everyone !:celebrate:

The tech he did not guess or talk about gender at all. But he don't have to I know what's the baby is I had a cvs weeks ago.
They said it's been confirmed twice .
I will tell when I get some pics to show what is it.

Ooooo that is exciting! :) I can't wait for pics Flava!
And I hope you feel better very soon.

[Butterfly Spirit]

Sad day for us, our cat passed away last night it was really traumatic to watch and our eldest saw it all :(

TTC5, Again, I am so sorry for your sweet kitty, and that DD had to be there when she passed away.
She's met the rainbow bridge now, and returned to heaven, sweet kitty cat!

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[TTC5]

Sorry about your cat TTC. I think as suspected this was false labor. BUT geez that took it out of. I was contracting 4-6 mins apart for about 8 hours. It never got any worse, but strong enough to take my breath away. So annoying, but I am thankful, I am barely going to be 37 weeks. He needs more time. Im ready for bed!

Bet you this pre labour is still doing some good stuff down there helping your cervix thin and dialate some more ;)

[TTC5]

Last night was just horrific to see our cat go through such suffering. And she must have been outside for a few hours in the cold waiting to be found and that makes me so so sad :(

DH came home from the vet and was bawling his eyes out and he never cries.

DD is ok, she refused to leave the vet room even when they intubated her, saw her having seizures and go in to respitory/cardiac arrest. It was tech. her cat although we got her 2 weeks after my sister passed away she was like a healing therapy for us :'(

Her whole body has shut down and the vet said we could continue with the intubation etc or to inject her to put her asleep peacefull. We chose to let her go with the injection and put her out of the pain than have her pass in more pain.

So sad :(

[TTC5]

Ooooo that is exciting! :) I can't wait for pics Flava!
And I hope you feel better very soon.

I can't wait to hear what your little baby is :D

[Butterfly Spirit]

I can't wait to hear what your little baby is :D

DITTO!!!!!! SHE KNOWS!!! LOL

[Princess of Pink]

Sorry to hear about your cat 5!! :hugs:

[ELP]

I think nasty was meant in a joke way Flava:) You are quite right you have every right to wait til birth to announce!! Its just that of all the posters on the blue board I think you and Lola are on the top of everybody else's list for a bit of luck your way, we're just excited for you thats all:hug2:

[Plum3]

Flava, that comment was not meant in a mean way at all, I can assure you! We are all just so excited for you and impatient to know the gender of your baby :)

[girlmom]

i don't think anyone was trying to be mean or cruel. i took it as a joke, but really i think we all cared, i did anyway. it just you forget to log in for 1 day and there are like 4 or 5 pages to go back and read through. unless the kids are calm some of us don't have time to go back and read for pages and pages. im still trying to finish a library book i've had for about 3 months now.still on chapter 3!

[Hobbermittens]

Flava, we all care about you! I know that "nasty" comment was just a joke. I can't even remember who wrote it, but no one here wants to hurt you! We are all excited to hear the gender of your baby, and everyone is rooting for you. I am really sorry you felt ignored. :hugs: Things do move fast on those threads, and a lot of time I post stuff that doesn't get replied to either.

[Foxy]

Flava - I'm sorry you felt ignored, hun. :hug2: So glad to hear all is well with your little one! Please post a pic of your little babe!

[Foxy]

TTC5 - I'm so very sorry to hear about your cat :( :hugs:

[Princess of Pink]

Nasty was never meant in a mean way and I don't literally mean you are nasty...it was said affectionately as a joke!! I really care about you and your dream for a little boy...and I will be thrilled if this is your little man, as much as I will be thrilled if I get one too. As I will also be here to support you if it's girl #5...cause I have been there and know how that feels too :hugs:

[atomic sagebrush]

Agh I'm just now reading this and I'm so sorry Flava if you felt ignored or slighted in any way!!! I hardly ever read some of the threads/forums and only notice if something pops up in the "new posts" section.

[TTC5]

I only read New Posts too x

[TTC5]

Really? Now I been called nasty just because I don't want to tell to early? What if I tell at birth , it's fine for others to do so, right? Plus I didn't tell because I felt no one care anyway.
I think better I don't post much anymore at all.
And this place suppose to be better then IG ...

You really think we are like IG??????

[WashingtonPromise]

Wow, ruff day,

Flava: Like what everyone else said, I think you are one the top ones everyone is rooting for. You have had perfect sways and still got a girl, so everyone is just rooting for you to have that little man you long for. We all understnad waiting until birth, though. I hope you feel bette.

Hobber: We have not completely decided on a name yet, either Gideon Raymond or Gabriel Raymond. We may even change it after we look at him....who knows. Did you guys already pick names? I can't remember.

ELP: How is Davey already 2 months old?!?! Sounds like you son did good even with a win. Do your other sons box also?

TTC5: I am so sorry about your cat. Animals are so special.

skrimpy: I love the nickname. We called DD1 pacman, because the first u/s looked like it.

Tink: I hope you are getting rest.



We did our monthly grocery shopping today and I started have conx at the last stop. Thank goodness they have died down. I was getting a little nervous. I have never had preterm labor. Now, time to finish packing my bags for the hospital and get them in the car.

[TTC5]

bubby be here soon you think WP!!

[begonia]

Flava I think all of us just got excited knowing you know because we all so badly want you to have your blue dream come true, and the thought that *maybe* we could be celebrating that good news for you is what made everyone jump in on wanting to know. I'm sure everyone wants what is best FOR YOU and if it's best for you to wait til birth then we all support that.

TTC5 I'm so sorry about your cat; such a sad story!

SKRIMPY!!! Can't believe you're preggers again, I LOVE IT! :) FX for blue, and if not blue then NO GD! So excited for you and Riceball; here's hoping it's a perfectly lovely pregnancy in every way. You and your DH sound like me + mine... seriously we hesitate to touch if we're not wanting to have a baby, LOL. We joke that I shouldn't even use the bathroom after him ;)

WP! Your ticker got me all excited ... 31 days! So fun!

And happy birthday to all you May babies! My DD2 turned 3 at the beginning of the month.

Baby Michael is doing AWESOME!!!

Can't believe DD3 is 10 weeks old now. She's sleeping thru the night consistently now and I still can't believe it; both of her sisters had me up 2-3 times a night at this age. She's a dreamy little thing and definitely makes me want one more little one. I will say though we were out today all 5 of us and she had on a blue dress and some old lady said what a sweet boy, and it gave my heart a little ache. Wouldn't change her of course but oh.... there's still just a hole in my heart waiting for a DS :(

[TTC5]

Nice to hear from you Begonia!

[3Pink1Blue]

Hey Ladies! Remember me lol

Things have been crazy for us. Charlie is getting so big, he's almost 3 1/2 months now and still not sleeping well. He eats constantly which puts my big butt on the couch for several hours each morning. We almost moved for dh's job but at damn near the last minute it fell through. I had about 1/4 of my house packed up so I had to unpack and get settled again. I'm catching up a bit but simply cannot go back all those pages lol If I missed anything please update me :kiss:

5 - OMG Congrats!!!!! So excited for you! I'll have to go look at the pics!! So sorry about your cat, poor dd :(

Tink - You are so close!! Can't wait to see pics of baby Zane!

Skrimpy - Congrats on your BFP!!!

Flava - Sorry you've been upset hun. So glad your little bean in doing well and, though we are dying to know, you announce whenever you are ready :bighugs:

B - I had that happen though I will never understand why, dd3 was in a denim jumper with a pink shirt, a pink bow in her hair and little pink sandals. Some lady commented on my cute son, I was a little hurt but mostly terribly amazed she missed so many details lol

Girlmom - Almost 34 weeks, you are awesome!!

Happy Birthday to all those May ladies and babies :)

[skrimpy]

SKRIMPY!!! Can't believe you're preggers again, I LOVE IT! :) FX for blue, and if not blue then NO GD! So excited for you and Riceball; here's hoping it's a perfectly lovely pregnancy in every way. You and your DH sound like me + mine... seriously we hesitate to touch if we're not wanting to have a baby, LOL. We joke that I shouldn't even use the bathroom after him ;)

Thank you Begonia!! I'm really thrilled to be pg after such a hard time with Honor. You gals mean so much to me and I appreciate the support that I got while pg with her so much :). I am praying so hard for no GD this time around, but it's tough isn't it, no matter how you feel before you know. Things are better now, having sweet Honor has really helped me a lot. I still want a little guy so badly though.

I can't believe your precious girl is 10 weeks! So glad she's a sweetie for you, my third was also a little angel that left me wanting more (and now I'm on #6 lol, watch out if your DH is in the bathroom :p)

I know how you feel about those little comments and things. I really enjoy dressing Honor and even looking at girl clothes (I've come such a long way in a year, lol!) - but I still feel that twinge when I look at baby boy stuff. I have a little navy blue cap that matches a couple of Honor's dresses and have had someone mistake her for a boy when she was tucked down in the baby carrier. It does leave a longing there.

I hope if you guys decide to go for another LO you will get that little DS-shaped hole in your heart filled.

Ty again for the congrats and the update on you!

[TTC5]

We have been wondering where you been hiding 3p1b ;)

WP any more ctx?

[skrimpy]

Oh! And 3P1B's story reminded me... with DD1 lol. I was taking her into church when she was around a year old. She was wearing a pink dress. I mean pink with lace, ruffles, and all that jazz, ladies. She didn't have much hair at that point though. But, still, she was dressed to the nines in pink. The usher greeting us at the door patted her on the head and said "what a cute little boy!"

This is 100% a true story, LOL. I laughed about it even then :rofl: I just keep wondering how he managed that blunder :p

[3Pink1Blue]

It's amazing isn't it lol

[Hobbermittens]

3P1B, nice to see you!! Charlie sounds like a chow hound! He will slow down eventually, right? At least you have time to sit and read a book, or catch up on some TV! That picture of him is SO CUTE!!

[Hobbermittens]

Oh, I have an opposite story about my DS! I waited a LONG time to cut his hair when he was little because he had these beautiful curls. WHen he was about 18 months old, I had him in the grocery cart with DD1. He was wearing camo pants and a shirt with a truck on it, and some old man asked DD1 how old her sister was! She very bossily told him, "That's my BROTHER!!" It was pretty funny.

[Tink18]

3P So nice to hear from you!

[3Pink1Blue]

Thanks Hobber! That's his 3 month picture :) I can only hope at some point he stops the cluster feedings but until then I'll try to use the time to check in more.
I love your dd, way to stand up for her brother!

Thanks Tink, I've missed you guys!

[begonia]

3P1B my DD3 is a cluster feeder also... during the day it is every 2 hours still but thankfully she goes 8-10 hours at night w/o it. But right now she's sucking away, lol. And smiling at me. Nursing is pretty sweet :awe:

Skrimpy ITA the support here is great. I still can't really read the TTC boy thread, but this one is easier for me :) FX we're getting to cheer your blue news this pregnancy though... your diet sure looked spot on!

Love all the stories about the babies getting identified incorrectly :rofl: People just have to say something so do without even paying attention I reckon!

37 weeks Tink, whooo hooo! You and WP are racing to the finish :)

[WashingtonPromise]

B: 10 wks, time sure does fly. I bet you look great already too huh?

3p1b: You and B both remind me of how fast all this goes. It seems like a month ago you had Charlie, not 3.5 months. Before long this baby will be here and I will have no excuse for having a big belly....lol.

Thanks for asking about me 5, just normal bh conx off and on. It must have been from all the walking on Saturday. I got the curtain done and up, the room is done being painted. Washed the bedding today and I just have a few more things to hang up in his room. THEN, I will take some pics and maybe even a belly shot.....fully covered :) I am going to get a cheap pair of flip flops to put in my hospital bag, because I forgot shoes last time. I was not thinking straight at 1am and 10cm before I got to the hospital.


Doc appt tomorrow, I have to do they group B strep test....I thought I may have my midwife go ahead and check me, but I don't want her to get anything started.....hmmm.

[auroara78]

Wow I just caught up on pages and pages and pages of this thread :)

Flava, I somehow missed the CVS news too on the due date thread. I'm sure it was there, and I really am sorry if you felt that no one cared about your news. We really do care :heart: I'm sure we are all still dying to know, but you'll tell us when/if you want to, I can respect that. We really all just trying to cheer you on, and the only problem with a forum like this is sometimes tone can be mistaken. Trust me, we are all supportive of you. For what it is worth, I think your baby is a boy, and if you wanna tell us, you'll us know if my feeling is right or not.

RE gender ID mistakes: our DS1 is such a pretty boy and I love when he has his blonde curls grow out some too, but whenever i do that, even if he's rocking a dino shirt and shorts, ppl will glance and say what a cute little girl. So now I try to keep his hair shorter and more "boy" looking but gosh I do love his curls!

Begonia, I still feel in my heart that you will one day have a 4th! You will be like 3Pink1Blue :)

[girlmom]

update for me: i had an u/s today and weight is on my side! baby michael is 5lbs exactly, so i was really excited to hear that. plus i finally got a measurment on my cervix. it stayed the same! i guess the normal cervix is 4cm, docs usually dont' freak out until 2cm. mine has been measuring 2mm and after 10 weeks its still holding up. michaels head was right on it and the only way to see any of it was with a vaginal u/s but i must say im pretty darn proud of my cervix!

[TTC5]

You must have some strong pelvic floor muscles there girlmom!

[dloui128]

you are awesome girlmom:)

[begonia]

Dloui are you going to have an NT scan? I know you're team green but nubsessing doesn't count :cool:

Girlmom that's such great news!!!

WP I hope you post nursery pics ... sounds like you are making such good progress. I can't recall but do you homeschool your kiddos?

Auroara even if it never happens I still love you for saying it :kiss:

[dloui128]

I go for a 12 week scan on June 8th, so I'm sure I will be nubsessing :)

[TTC5]

Not long Dloui!

[begonia]

Oh fun Dloui, can't wait to nubsess over your pics :) Come up with a good reason for needing a full body profile ... I told my tech that I had them framed from each of my previous pregnancies so needed a matching one from this baby. Unfortunately DD3 didn't cooperate so he did give me one, but she was upside down and had no nub visible! Stinker :)

[dloui128]

ok so I ask for a full body profile? I will try

I'm so nervous, I want a boy so bad that I think this will end up being a girl and I don't want to feel bad about it:tissue:

[begonia]

ok so I ask for a full body profile? I will try

I'm so nervous, I want a boy so bad that I think this will end up being a girl and I don't want to feel bad about it:tissue:

Oh hun, I know. Lots of us know. FX for blue. FWIW I have had 4 friends with 2DD have DS this year. It happens all.the.time even without swaying, so don't lose hope. That little prune in your belly might have a willy :bigsmile:

And yep, a full body-length profile shot is what you want. Honestly it's tricky to get a good shot, babe can't be rolling away, spine needs to be straight, etc ... but if you ask for a full profile shot you might get lucky and have a good idea to nubsess over. Although I think in some ways, for me, it was a blessing not to have seen the nub early. That would have given me an extra 4 weeks of the atrocious GD I had :sad:

[skrimpy]

D, so many of us have been there (((hug))) I hope you see a promising little boy nub :)

[skrimpy]

Check out what I found at the children's consignment shop when I went to pick something for the baby... Don't know if I believe in signs but I hope these are one! Couldn't resist buying them :)

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[TTC5]

Awwww cute!!

[dloui128]

Thanks girls, its nice being able to talk to people who have gone through it

[WashingtonPromise]

skrimpy: I love the hats!!! I found a white one just like those, but would LOVE a blue stripe one. It must be a sign, they are too cute for it not to be.

dloui: Good, a nub shot. I don't know squat about guessing, but would love to hear what everyone else says.

girlmom: Wow, still holding in there. You have some great willpower.

B: I have been working hard at knocking out my "to do" list. DH has been so busy at work this week so far, that the room is sitting idle now. This weekend we should make some more progress.


I had a great appt. Baby is head down, but not lined up with my cervix....kind of kaddy-corner sitting on the left side of my pelvic bone. I asked my midwife not to check me since I still have 4 wks to go. Maybe next week I'll see where my cervix is, then start the EPO.

[Tink18]

MY WATER JUST BROKE! Please stand by...Nothing major yet but OMG!

[dloui128]

Good luck Tink!! how exciting :)

[girlmom]

ohh way to go tink! looks like you will have a baby soon!! keep us updated, i hope to join you soon!! good luck!

[Hobbermittens]

MY WATER JUST BROKE! Please stand by...Nothing major yet but OMG!

Woo hoo!! Baby Zane is on the way!

[3Pink1Blue]

Yay Tink!!!!

[LolaInLove]

Happy Zane Day, Tink!!!!! Tons of healthy delivery vibes your way! :HH:

[TTC5]

MY WATER JUST BROKE! Please stand by...Nothing major yet but OMG!

Aghhhhhhhh baby boy on the way OMG SOOOO excited for you guys!!!!!! KUP!!!

[Plum3]

Good luck Tink!

[TTC5]

Tink any progress? x

[Tink18]

Zane Thomas 8:13 pm 8 lbs 1 oz 20 in. Sooo beautiful"

[TTC5]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! We need pics!! So what time was he born in my time lol?

[My Fabulous Children]

Omg Tink!.. I'm so happy for you hon, congratulations on your sweet baby boy.

At 3 weeks early, it's a very good weight. :)

Post some pics when you can.

[My Fabulous Children]

Wp, your next!!! :bluecheer:

[My Fabulous Children]

update for me: i had an u/s today and weight is on my side! baby michael is 5lbs exactly, so i was really excited to hear that. plus i finally got a measurment on my cervix. it stayed the same! i guess the normal cervix is 4cm, docs usually dont' freak out until 2cm. mine has been measuring 2mm and after 10 weeks its still holding up. michaels head was right on it and the only way to see any of it was with a vaginal u/s but i must say im pretty darn proud of my cervix!

Girlmom, Im so glad to Read your update xxx

[zanacal]

Huge congratulations Tink, wonderful news :D I was so excited to read your post that I had a braxton hick - maybe you've passed me some labour vibes :D Enjoy that little man!

[skrimpy]

Congratulations Tink!!! Enjoy your little man!!!!

[Plum3]

Congratulations Tink!! Wow, he is such a good size for being born 3 weeks early!

[Princess of Pink]

Aww huge congrats!! Can't wait to see him...

[Mochagirl]

Wow - congrats, Tink!!!!

[WashingtonPromise]

OMG!!!! Congratulations Tink!!!! That is a great weight for being early. Just think how big he would have been if you went in a couple wks. I can not wait to see some pics.


Tink's delivery really makes me wonder if I should let my midwife do a cervix sweep next week. Dh is going to be about 2 hrs away at a manditory class the week of my due date. The last 2 were born on or right before their due date and my labor was only 1.5 hr last time. And that is making my midwife think a cervix sweep is a good idea, plus he seems a little big. I just don't know though. Like we have discussed before, it usually only works if the baby is ready, but I have a lot of things on my to do list.

What do you ladies think? Wait until 38 wks? Go ahead next week?

[Butterfly Spirit]

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Tink, How wonderful! And can't wait to see pictures of your sweet little guy!!! ;)

[dloui128]

Congratulations Tink can't wait to see pics :)

[girlmom]

congrats tink you almost beat my record. my last baby was 37 weeks and 8.6lbs! yes a very good weight. can't wait to hear the birth story. happy birthday baby zane!

[begonia]

YAY TINK!

WP, if you're comfortable with it, do it! I never had mine done but probably would have at 40 weeks if she didn't come out!

[begonia]

girlmom 34 weeks!!!!!! AMAZING! I know it has SUCKED but all the bedrest and meds beat caring for a preemie anyday, IMO!

[Foxy]

Congratulations Tink! :babym:

[Hobbermittens]

Congrats, Tink! What a big boy!! I can't wait to see pictures and hear his birth story!!

[Hobbermittens]

WP, I am all for the sweep. I had it done with DD2. I think you would be fine to go a little early if your baby is measuring big, and if your labors are that quick and your DH will be out of town, I think it would be good to get things moving!

[Tink18]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/Tinkerb3ll18/2012-05-23132306.jpg

Zane Thomas!!!

[TTC5]

Oh Tink he is devine!!!!!!!!!

[Mochagirl]

What a gorgeous little guy, Tink! He looks like such a boy - I don't think anyone could mistake him for a girl!

[dloui128]

He's gorgeous Tink!

[Butterfly Spirit]

What a sweet little guy Tink!! :)

[Princess of Pink]

OMG he is soooooo cute!! Well done! My DD#4 was 9lb even at 37 weeks exactly.

[3Pink1Blue]

Congrats Tink, he's perfect! Love those cheeks!!

[girlmom]

he's beautiful, congrats tink, i can't wait for my little man to get here!

[Hobbermittens]

I love his cheeks!! He is adorable, Tink!! Congrats again--well done!!

[My Fabulous Children]

He's beautiful Tink!

[zanacal]

He's gorgeous Tinks, congratulations again!

[LolaInLove]

Aw, Tink, he is a DOLL!!!!! I hope you guys all are doing well and on Cloud 9!!!

Girlmom, you are a super champ!!! Look at you chugging along at 34 weeks now!

[cemas]

Congrats Tink and welcome Baby Zane.

[WashingtonPromise]

Awww, he is so cute Tink. He does look like such a boy.

Can't wait to hear about his birth.

[girlmom]

i bet you are next w.p.!!

[TTC5]

And then you girlmom ;)

[ELP]

Tink, he is absolutely beautiful, I'm so pleased for you all xxxxxxxxxxx:kiss::kiss:

[WashingtonPromise]

Oh, I don't know girlmom.....you may be next. I don't even know if I am dialated at all. Only time will tell.

I think I am going to start my EPO next week after my appt, that way I can see what kind of difference it will make by the next week. Big chore of the day is to get my livingroom furniture vaccumed out and cleaned.....who knows what I am going to find in there :)

[Hobbermittens]

WP, I am so impressed that you are still doing all kinds of crazy chores. You couldn't pay me to vacuum out the furniture, and I am only halfway done! Are you nesting?

[Tink18]

Thank you everyone, we are on cloud 9. I just can't get over, my SON is here.

His Birth Story:

Ok, So as you all know Water broke and so on...So here is the update from about 3:00PM, since water had been broken, nothing major had been goin on. SO around 3 contractions were close by not terrible and we decided to go to hospital because I HAD SO MUCH pressure it was making me nervous. We check in, get a room water gushes big time with in about 4 mins of being on birth ball and in my room. After that last gush, The shit hit the fan. I just had so much pressure, it's all I kept saying..."pressure" They checked me I am at 3CM still Wow great...so they say we will check you again around 7, since your water is broken we don't want to risk infection. BAck labor kicks in hardcore...I am laboring with just keith and my god my back is killing me!! I just kept saying "Fire, Fire across my back" 7PM hits finally and I am at 4. I am stunned and really dissapointed as I just remembered Ava's birth and felt like, Here we go again. stalled at 4 with back labor. I got really discouraged and started crying. Keith was SO amazing. Told me we can do this and really helped me through that moment. It was just the 2 of us and it was so special. I am rocking back and fourth, keith is holding me and telling me how amazing I am touching my face, just being so hot! At this point, I just wanted to sit. I needed a break. When I went to sit, I couldn't I felt like I was sitting on his head. I laid on my side and put my leg up and the pressure was insane. I told Keith, I think he is coming. He looked and I was pooping all over the bed! haha so hot. After the poop show, It just progressed so fast...it was about 7:20 I told the nurse, Im ready he is coming...she said we cant check you till 8. I said screw checking me, I AM READY. He is coming now, She went to get doctor. Doctor refused to let me push until i was checked and she was annoyed that I said I was ready 20 mins after last check...um because this is my fault right? Anyway, they make me wait till 7:54 to check me again and I am moaning at this point with all the pressure. Low and behold I am complete. I was honestly Stunned...with Ava took me 2 1/2 hours to get from 9 1/2 to 10! 4-10 in less then an hour! OMG At 8:04 I begin pushing, on my side, gave 3 pretty good pushes head is out...Wrapped my arms around Keith and Gave the biggest push of my life....He was born at 8:13PM . My husband was the most amazing support. Zane was born with just Keith and I in the room. We both cried so hard. Zane laid with me for about 45 mins. I nursed him, we cut the cord. They wiped him down a bit and in came Big Sister to be the first person to hold him. When she saw her brother I just burst out crying. It was the sweetest moment ever. It's actually my profile pic now. I feel so lucky and SO blessed to have 2 beautiful babies and best husband ever. It was a great birth (aside from the 7-8 BS) whatever it is what it is...I am very happy. he is nursing so good and he is SOOO squishy!

[TTC5]

Awwww what a ,lovely story!!!!!!!!!

[girlmom]

awwww how wonderful tink, enjoy your baby boy. can't wait to see more pics!

[Hobbermittens]

Great birth story Tink! I am so happy for you!

[My Fabulous Children]

Awesome birth story Tink! Congrats again, Enjoy your little boy xxx

[WashingtonPromise]

Tink: I am so glad you posted your birth story. Every labor has it's ups and downs and yours has a lot of ups. I love having alone time with hubby while in labor. My oldest DD wants to be there this time and we still have not decided....she is 12.

Hobber: No reason to be impressed, I just have to keep moving or else the house to look like a dump. I have to say though, I felt like I was going to die after cleaning the furniture. I have a "to do" list and I really want things nice and together when this little guy comes, otherwise when I feel up to cleaning again after baby it may be so bad that I can not get it back under control. The children all help with chores, but we have a big house.



We went to the flea market today and walked around in the heat, so DH could get a pig and I am sooo tired. I feel like it should be bed time. We have every weekend planned, so I don't get stir crazy. It just doesn't seem like it is getting so close.

[Hobbermittens]

WP, you got a pig at the flea market? That reminds me of the old nursery rhyme, "To market, to market, to buy a fat pig, home again, home again, jiggity jig."

I know how you feel about the house getting out of control. Mine is always a mess--maybe that is why I am always amazed at the cleaning you are doing--I hate cleaning so much!

[TTC5]

LOL hobbers RE the pig, I was about to say the same too haha!

[girlmom]

well memorial day came and went. i was kinda hoping to have a baby since my family was in town visiting and i had help but of course my super cervix has held up... im getting annoyed now. but good news was my baby girl turned 1!! i would like to wish a happy birthday to my baby girl London. 2010 was the year from hell for me. i never thought i could smile again after i lost my 5th daughter but then 2011 brought me Lovie and i haven't stopped smiling yet. i totally get the term "rainbow baby" now. boy or girl it didn't matter she was just what i needed to help heal my heart.

[Tink18]

Hi ladies,

Im sure you are thinking ive been MIA due to loving on a newborn. Partially true, But Im curretnly in the hospital with an infection in my uterus.. I have never been so sick in my life. It's been a realy rough few days, Hopefully i can/get to go home tomorrow. I miss Ava so much. Atleast they let Zane come so i could nurse him.

[atomic sagebrush]

Oh NO Tink! That happened to my mom too and it took a week of being in the hospital until she got better. Do they know why??

[Hobbermittens]

Tink, I am so sorry! That sounds awful. I hope you get better quickly and can be home with your family!

[Hobbermittens]

Girlmom, happy birthday to your DD! I know you are sick of being pregnant, but when it is all over, you will be thankful for all the extra time Michael spent in there, even though you have been miserable. Hang in there!

[Tink18]

i.hemorrhaged after the birth. They had.to go back in a "sweep" to make sure no clotting, etc...apparently git it then since just delivered and.that area is.so sensitive. Its been a nightmare.

[Hobbermittens]

I hemmoraged after my son's birth, too. Scary experience. Hope they have you on good antibiotics!

[dloui128]

so scary Tink, hope you get better soon

[3Pink1Blue]

Girlmom - Happy Birthday to your sweet dd!

Tink - holy crap girl! Glad they let you bring Zane to nurse, take care of yourself :bighug:
Oh your birth story was great! Fwiw I pooped during 2 of my deliveries too lol

All's quiet here, just waiting for more gender/birth news :)

[TTC5]

Tink - hope you are ok!!!!! This is what I went through last two times and really hope it doesn't happen again but it most likely will.

[Tink18]

Ttc you had an infection? I .so scared to leave the hospital. feel like ill never feel ok. im having so much anxiety.

[TTC5]

Ttc you had an infection? I .so scared to leave the hospital. feel like ill never feel ok. im having so much anxiety.

I did. I was really really unwell and required blood transfusions and IV antibiotics/fluids etc.

[zanacal]

I'm so sorry you're poorly Tinks. Get well and feel better soon x

[auroara78]

Tinks, so exciting about baby Zane!! He does look like such a big boy baby....such cute hanging cheeks!! so sorry to hear about your infection...and I hope you get better asap!

Girlmom, I am amazed you are still hanging in there...Happy Bday to your sweet rainbow baby daughter!! I loved what you said about that!

WP, will be stalking you for a birth update soon -ish!

[3Pink1Blue]

Flava - where ya at Hun?

Hey has anyone heard from iluv? She had to have had that baby by now.

[My Fabulous Children]

GirlMom, Happy birthday to your little girl :celebrate: And YAY for 35 weeks, SO VERY close!!!

Tink, I'm so sorry hon, I hope you feel better soon, Take care of you self ((Hugs)).

Hope everyone is doing well.

[LolaInLove]

TINK! I loved reading your birth story, but sorry you are so sick!!!! I'm sure you are in good hands so just try to relax and get well!!! xoxo

Girlmom, YAY for being full term, and happy bday to your sweet London!

I'm stalking for births and gender news too....good luck to all you lovely ladies!!!!!!

[WashingtonPromise]

Oh no, Tink. After such a great birth that stinks your uterus had to go and get an infection. I hope you are mending well and back to healing from postpart. in no time.

girlmom: Congrats on 35 wks and DD birthday. I am amazed you have made it this far. I bet that will be the last time your family sees you pregnant.

Hobber: I don't love to clean, but it has to be done. The children do some of the chores with me and it makes it sooo much more fun and goes quickier with so many hands. Plus, I have so many happy memories of us all cleaning together, they just think it is the best fun and I know they are learning things that will stick with them forever.



Had my midwife appt today..... 2cm and baby is head down. I did a little shopping and had lunch with DH before coming home to reality. I would love to have the baby soon, but my brother comes home from Afganistan on Friday and don't want to miss his party on Saturday. Maybe after then.......lol. We all know they come when they are ready. My midwife did suggest that I start using EPO, so tonight I'll start.

[Hobbermittens]

WP, sounds like things are moving along! Hope the baby waits until after your brother's party. I am glad he made it hope safe and sound! When you do the EPO, do you take it orally or put it directly on the cervix?

I was wondering about iluv as well. Hope she and her baby are doing well!

[WashingtonPromise]

Hobber: I poke pins holes in the EPO gel cap and insert as close to my cervix as I can get, right before bed.

[WashingtonPromise]

Cricket Cricket.....

Nothing much to report. Just looking forward to the weekend and seeing my brother. Although, I have not tried on my maternity swimsuit to see how much of my belly it covers, I may need to do that before Saturday :)

[WashingtonPromise]

Okay, I had my son take a belly pic, so the quality isn't that great, but hey it is the only one I have taken this time. Please don't quote, so I can delete later.

[WashingtonPromise]

Okay and pics of the baby's room. I still have a few things to do and hang up, but it will work. The bedding also has a bumper pad, I put it on because it was cute, but I don't think I am going to use it when he finally sleeps in his room. And the curtains are a wagon wheel print.

http://images5a.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp63548%3Enu%3D3343%3E879%3E89%3A%3EWS NRCG%3D37%3C43%3B%3A363337nu0mrj

http://images5a.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp63577%3Enu%3D3343%3E879%3E89%3A%3EWS NRCG%3D37%3C43%3B%3A364337nu0mrj



And some of the bedding and pillows have this little guy on them.
http://images5a.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp63569%3Enu%3D3343%3E879%3E89%3A%3EWS NRCG%3D37%3C43%3B9%3B%3C3337nu0mrj

[dloui128]

You are so CUTE pregnant!!! I pictured you with dark hair for some reason though lol

Love the babies room too :)

[My Fabulous Children]

WP, You look beautiful, ALL belly!!! Love the room, Thanks for sharing.

[Tink18]

Wp you are so hot!!

[TTC5]

WP you have such a lovely figure even when pregnant and having your 7th!!!!!

[Plum3]

WP, you look amazing!

[ELP]

WP, you look fantstic! And I absolutely LOVE his room:agree:!!!!!

[WashingtonPromise]

Thanks for the compliments, but I just feel huge, especially today. I got to see my brother and most of my family. Now I am soooo tired and ready for bed. My whole family was drilling me and the children to see if we would cave and tell the baby's name. They only have to wait a few more wks.

Tink: How are you and Zane?

[TTC5]

Tink - hows the infection? x

[Tink18]

Zane is good. gosh he is so cute!! Im.feeling so much better. That was so flipping scary. im.just thankful to be home with my family!

[dloui128]

Glad you are home and feeling better Tink :)

[TTC5]

I know how scary that is :(

[skrimpy]

Tink so glad you are home and doing better!!!

WP you look fab, and I love your little guy's room :)

[Hobbermittens]

Tink, I am glad you are better and got to go home!

WP, seriously you look amazing--all belly! Wow!

[WashingtonPromise]

Tink: Thanks for checking back in, I am sure you are crazy busy with the new baby. I am so glad all that mess is over and you can love on Zane at home.

When I have the baby, I will be away from the computer for at least 2 days.....if someone wants to PM me their cell #, I can txt you a pic and birth info from the hospital (and you could post it here). I don't have internet on my cell :(

The baby has been moving a ton today and it has been soooo painful, I hope he finds a comfortable position soon.

[WashingtonPromise]

Thanks Hobber, sometimes I wish I had a little more cushion when this little guy is beating me up.....lol.

[3Pink1Blue]

Tink - so glad you are home and feeling better :)

WP - I agree, you look great! I hear ya on the painful movements, sometimes I thought Charlie would burst out all alien style lol
You can text me, I can post pics and such straight from my iPhone! I'll pm you my number.

Flava & girlmom need to check in!

[Hobbermittens]

Thanks Hobber, sometimes I wish I had a little more cushion when this little guy is beating me up.....lol.

Is that how you carried all your babies? You seriously look awesome! I bet you haven't gained any weight aside from the baby! I always wished I was one of those "all belly" pregnant women. I am carrying all out in front this time too, but I have put on weight so I don't look near as good as you!

[TTC5]

Yes girlmom - any news?!!!!

WP - your next yayyyy!!

[WashingtonPromise]

Jen: Thanks for updating for me. I tell people all the time that he must be trying to get out through the front, it really does look like an alien movie sometimes.....oh well, I have tons of strech marks already, so he can't do any harm :)

Hobber: yes, I always look like all baby, BUT I am not. I have a small frame, so I just look small. I have gained about 20 pds during this pregnancy, but I gained 10 pds while swaying. I am just really blessed with a fast metbolism.....although it has slowed a lot in the past few years. It normally takes me about 6-12 months to get all the baby weight off, last time I never did get it all off. I have the best time being pregnant and not worrying about my wastline...lol.

TTC5: So, your baby just really big or did they change your due date?

girlmom: Yep, we need an update!!!

I am so excited, I ordered a new going home outfit for the baby and it is coming today!!! It is Petit Ami brand and so classic looking, It will be my last addition to the hospital bag. Tomorrow is my OB appt, I will let you guys know if the EPO did any wonders in a week :)

[girlmom]

i was a bad girl. i decided i was done with meds and doctors and bedrest. so i canceled my doc app. and i stopped taking my meds.... yes i know, you can all spank me later. but im 36 weeks tomorrow! and i really have been a good girl up until now. but omg it was wonderful... my mind was clear, i wasn't all foggy and loopy. i went for a walk... outside!!! then i had to go grocery shopping. when i did get a little hot and dizzy but im not used to all that. i got home and started contracting badly. but i didn't want to go in. so i stuck it out. about 8 or 9pm i took a hot bath and it really seemed to help and i went to bed early. i woke up for one of my million trips per night to the bathroom and i was bleeding. not sure if thats good or not. but i decided as i wasn't in any pain not to wake everyone. this morning the bleeding has stopped but now im starting to contract again. maybe i'll go in and make sure everything is ok. but gosh it was nice not to have to take any meds or pills or sit for hours in docs offices while docs shove their fingers up me and try to guess if im a 4 or a 5.

[My Fabulous Children]

Tink, I'm so glad you're home and feeling better xx Enjoy your SON!

[My Fabulous Children]

((Hugs)) Girlmom :hug2:

Congrats on reaching 36 weeks! I think your baby boy is coming very soon now!

[My Fabulous Children]

WP, Good luck Tomorrow and KUP! :luck:

3p1b, How's Charlie, We need some new pics :)

Flava, thinking of you dear xxx :HH:

[3Pink1Blue]

WP - you are welcome, you're sooo close!

girlmom - so amazing you are 36 weeks! I can't wait to hear what the dr's say today!

MFC - Charlie is great, he's getting so big. I can't believe he's almost 4 months old! We are still having sleep issues i.e. waking up 4+ times a night and only wanting to nap on the boob but we got him some new pacis and they really seem to be helping. All in all we are so in love with him and I'm still in awe that we made a boy lol

Here's a few new pics :)
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[3Pink1Blue]

Flava - come on hun, check in :kiss:

[WashingtonPromise]

Jen: OMG.....Charlie is sooooo cute. 4 months already, time sure does fly. What kind of pacis did your get?

girlmom: I don't blame you. And 36 wks is great, especially coming as far as you have. GL, I can't wait to see baby pics, I am sure he will be here soon.



I am still 2cm, but a little more thinned out (eye rolling). I figured my cervix would be a little more dilated. My midwife did do the cervix sweep and I was having major contractions, but now they are back to normal. If he is ready he will come, if not, I would like to wash everyones bedding, the car, and clean out the laundry room. I know sounds crazy, but I have to stay busy.

Oh, I almost forgot, yesterday I got my first varicose vein ever and it is in my groin area.....I thought I was going to die!!! It hurt so bad everytime I stood up yesterday. Today it is a little better. My midwife took a look and said I should stay off my feet and elevate them if possible.....hahaha. I will try my best, but sitting drives me crazy. I think this little guy just needs to come and then I don't have to worry about it....lol.

[3Pink1Blue]

Awe thanks :) We had some of the nipple shaped pacis but switched to orthodontic ones, I think they are mam, anyway he loves em and I slept more last night.
Sorry you didn't hear great news today, I always hoped I'd go in and she'd say "omg your 5cm and your water just broke, off to delivery you go" lol Hope the sweep works and your little fella comes soon!
I had varicose veins on my labia with dd2 and Charlie, they didn't hurt much and luckily they went away.

[Hobbermittens]

3P1B, Charlie is adorable!! I love the picture of him laughing.... what a little cutie!!

WP, how awful--vericose veins sound so painful! :( hope that little guy comes soon!!

girlmom--36 weeks!! That is awesome!!

[3Pink1Blue]

Thanks Hobber, we are quite fond of him :wink:

[WashingtonPromise]

girlmom....any news?

Jen: Thank goodness mine aren't there, but this one is painful. I was hoping my midwife would say somethimg like that, too. Oh well, I have tons to do anyway.

Hobber: Are you going with neutral bedding and clothes or waiting until after birth?

[Hobbermittens]

I have a ton of girl clothes saved from DD2, so if by some crazy chance I actually DO get a boy, I will need boy stuff. I have a friend with a baby boy who said she would pass stuff on if I need it. I will take a girl outfit and a boy one to the hospital.... I will leave the tags on the boy outfit, though, because I am pretty sure I won't get to use it. :( For bedding, we have a co-sleeper and just a bunch of random sheets for it, and the baby will be in our room for a year or two (DD2 is still in there!) so I am not doing any decorating.

[TTC5]

Jen: Thanks for updating for me. I tell people all the time that he must be trying to get out through the front, it really does look like an alien movie sometimes.....oh well, I have tons of strech marks already, so he can't do any harm :)

Hobber: yes, I always look like all baby, BUT I am not. I have a small frame, so I just look small. I have gained about 20 pds during this pregnancy, but I gained 10 pds while swaying. I am just really blessed with a fast metbolism.....although it has slowed a lot in the past few years. It normally takes me about 6-12 months to get all the baby weight off, last time I never did get it all off. I have the best time being pregnant and not worrying about my wastline...lol.

TTC5: So, your baby just really big or did they change your due date?

girlmom: Yep, we need an update!!!

I am so excited, I ordered a new going home outfit for the baby and it is coming today!!! It is Petit Ami brand and so classic looking, It will be my last addition to the hospital bag. Tomorrow is my OB appt, I will let you guys know if the EPO did any wonders in a week :)

No he is big, we know my dates from hcg tests early on.

[TTC5]

i was a bad girl. i decided i was done with meds and doctors and bedrest. so i canceled my doc app. and i stopped taking my meds.... yes i know, you can all spank me later. but im 36 weeks tomorrow! and i really have been a good girl up until now. but omg it was wonderful... my mind was clear, i wasn't all foggy and loopy. i went for a walk... outside!!! then i had to go grocery shopping. when i did get a little hot and dizzy but im not used to all that. i got home and started contracting badly. but i didn't want to go in. so i stuck it out. about 8 or 9pm i took a hot bath and it really seemed to help and i went to bed early. i woke up for one of my million trips per night to the bathroom and i was bleeding. not sure if thats good or not. but i decided as i wasn't in any pain not to wake everyone. this morning the bleeding has stopped but now im starting to contract again. maybe i'll go in and make sure everything is ok. but gosh it was nice not to have to take any meds or pills or sit for hours in docs offices while docs shove their fingers up me and try to guess if im a 4 or a 5.

I would def go in if your bleeding!!

[TTC5]

Jen: OMG.....Charlie is sooooo cute. 4 months already, time sure does fly. What kind of pacis did your get?

girlmom: I don't blame you. And 36 wks is great, especially coming as far as you have. GL, I can't wait to see baby pics, I am sure he will be here soon.



I am still 2cm, but a little more thinned out (eye rolling). I figured my cervix would be a little more dilated. My midwife did do the cervix sweep and I was having major contractions, but now they are back to normal. If he is ready he will come, if not, I would like to wash everyones bedding, the car, and clean out the laundry room. I know sounds crazy, but I have to stay busy.

Oh, I almost forgot, yesterday I got my first varicose vein ever and it is in my groin area.....I thought I was going to die!!! It hurt so bad everytime I stood up yesterday. Today it is a little better. My midwife took a look and said I should stay off my feet and elevate them if possible.....hahaha. I will try my best, but sitting drives me crazy. I think this little guy just needs to come and then I don't have to worry about it....lol.

Keep up with the EPO!

I know what the veins are like I have them inside and out :'(

[TTC5]

Jen - Charlie is sooo cute!!

[My Fabulous Children]

3p1b, Wow 4 months already!!!Time sure fly by fast. Charlie is so cute and your girls :HH: I really hope Charlie's sleep issues get better :)

[My Fabulous Children]

Question ladies, Is 38 Weeks too early for scheduled C-Section?

I know Tink had her baby boy at 37 weeks and he was a healthy big boy!

What ya think? I would love to hear your opinions ladies?

[Hobbermittens]

MFC, what does your doctor think? I know I had DD1 at 38 weeks (not C section or induced, she just came early) and she was healthy and 7 lb 11 oz. Both my others were born at 39 weeks on the dot, and were fine as well. I think 37 weeks is considered "fully cooked", so 38 should be fine?

[TTC5]

Question ladies, Is 38 Weeks too early for scheduled C-Section?

I know Tink had her baby boy at 37 weeks and he was a healthy big boy!

What ya think? I would love to hear your opinions ladies?

Not too early at all IMO :)

[auroara78]

3Pink1Blue: Charlie is such a handsome ham!! So cute and your girls are gorgeous too! Thanks for sharing the pictures!

I have varicose vein on my left calf from DS1....and I have some really bad spider veins by my ankles from DS2....all this baby is doing is making the already existing vein issues look worst, rofl.

Anyone heard from Girlmom lately? wonder if she had baby Michael!

Hobber, I think it is exciting that you are wating...what a surprise at birth just to be handed a gorgeous baby! I am way too impatient for that...but bravo to you!! I am still imagining a baby in blue for you!

[WashingtonPromise]

MFC: I think 38 wks is fully baked. Are you having a scheduled c-section?

TTC5: I bet you go early again with such a big baby.

3p1b: So your varicose veins went away after birth? I sure hope mine do some days are better than others.



Still no change (I just love typing that out....blah), my conx are getting stronger, but they are all over the map. DH says Sunday would be a good day to have the baby....lol....yeah okay I'll keep him in just for you. DH is working a few security jobs this week and he is afraid the baby will come then. Anyway, just keeping busy.....we are washing all the bedding in the house today and washing the car tomorrow.....as long as my stupid veins don't act up.

Do all of you ladies nest at the end of your pregnancy or am I just crazy? :)

[Tink18]

Nope. mfc. think a.few years back.they use to take c/s @38 weeks. Zane 8lbs 1.oz.at.36.weeks.4.days.

[Hobbermittens]

WP, I don't nest, but I am a slob and a procrastinator by nature. Honestly, I have to force myself to do ANYTHING that involves cleaning!

Hope that baby stays in until Sunday.! :wink: !

[TTC5]

Tink imagine if you went to 40 weeks lol!!!!!

I too think mine will come early and be a big boy!

[Tink18]

I know! They asked if.my dates were off. we all know here that is.impossible! Zane is.currently 8lbs 11.5 oz at 16 days.old!

[WashingtonPromise]

Tink: Yeah, at 40 wks Zane would have been huge.

TTC5: What was the earliest you had one of your DDs? How much did she weigh?


Has anyone ever tried the dreaded Castor Oil? I have not heard a lt about it, but my midwife says it works everytime.....hmmm.


I had great conx yesterday, so many and so strong that I just knew it was going to start something, then poof....gone. Oh well, we have great plans tomorrow, so I don't mind waiting a little longer. DH won't get near me, he is afraid I am a ticking time bomb....lol.

[hope.ful]

Hey, ladies, I'm baaaack! So excited to be pg again but pretty nervous and anxious to hear the heartbeat. Might get my u/s on Tuesday. I will be 5 weeks tomorrow and they will recheck my hcg and progesterone on Monday, first appt on Tuesday. So exited for you, Tink. Cant believe he was 8 lbs that early! It's exciting to see all the little guys on here!

[TTC5]

WP DD3 was 36 weeks and she was 7pd 6oz :)

My first was due date baby that is the latest I have gone, and she was 9pd 11.5oz! I am expecting our boy to take after her lol unless he comes sooner!

[TTC5]

hopeful - So glad your UTD!!!!

[Tink18]

Hopeful....yayyyyy welcome back and congrats! Xoxox

[dloui128]

So I posted my 13 week nub shots and although alot of people said boy I just really feel it is a girl. DH wants to be team green but mentally I don't think I can handle that, if this is a girl I need to mentally prepare myself so by the time she gets here I am ok with everything. So do you think it is wrong if I find out gender and just not tell anyone? DH isn't firm on being team green he just thought it would "be fun" I don't find it fun, its giving me anxiety, I just need to know either way so I can prepare and get over it.

[Hobbermittens]

So I posted my 13 week nub shots and although alot of people said boy I just really feel it is a girl. DH wants to be team green but mentally I don't think I can handle that, if this is a girl I need to mentally prepare myself so by the time she gets here I am ok with everything. So do you think it is wrong if I find out gender and just not tell anyone? DH isn't firm on being team green he just thought it would "be fun" I don't find it fun, its giving me anxiety, I just need to know either way so I can prepare and get over it.

Are you going to find out and not tell DH? I tried that last time, but when I found out it was a girl, I was so upset he made me tell him what was wrong (he thought there was something wrong with the baby). But if you are having a boy, then I bet you can keep the secret, because you will be happy! Just don't let him see all the blue stuff you buy. :)

[dloui128]

Are you going to find out and not tell DH? I tried that last time, but when I found out it was a girl, I was so upset he made me tell him what was wrong (he thought there was something wrong with the baby). But if you are having a boy, then I bet you can keep the secret, because you will be happy! Just don't let him see all the blue stuff you buy. :)

I think that's what I'm going to do, I just really feel it's a girl and I want to prepare myself for it mentally, think of names etc so that when she finally gets here I will hopefully be ok with everything. I can't go on like this for another 6 months it's making me miserable and everyone around me notices it. It's especially hard this time because it is my last baby for sure and I'm sad I will never get to experience a son :(

[Hobbermittens]

I think that's what I'm going to do, I just really feel it's a girl and I want to prepare myself for it mentally, think of names etc so that when she finally gets here I will hopefully be ok with everything. I can't go on like this for another 6 months it's making me miserable and everyone around me notices it. It's especially hard this time because it is my last baby for sure and I'm sad I will never get to experience a son :(

Don't give up hope! You got lots of boy guesses, and you really may have a boy in there. I hope you are pleasantly surprised! :)

[girlmom]

check up yesterday. still 5cm but she did feel contractions and then jumped back and told me not to sneeze because the babys head is right there. yes i know all this, i can feel it. she put me on the monitors and i was making some pretty waves and having lots of contractions. but its not changing my cervix any further then a 5 right now. she thinks i will go this week sometime and gave me a 0% chance of making it until my due date. but this is the same doctor who said i would have a 24 week micro-preemie.
in the meantime im off all meds and off bedrest!! i went shopping yesterday and some lady stopped me and said, "omg i hope you are having twins or triplets, because i've never seen anyone this big." so now im going back to bed to hide until the end of this pregnancy.

[Hobbermittens]

Good news girlmom! Sounds like you are getting along fine. I am so impressed you made it this far! As far as strangers making crappy comments, I have been there too. Every pregnancy someone tells me I am huge.

[WashingtonPromise]

hopeful: Congrats!!! How exciting to be expecting again. I can't wait to hear an update.

dloui: I know doulamama kept her baby's gender a secret her whole pregnancy.

girlmom: At least you got some good news from your doc, I would love to hear "your not going to make it until your due date".

TTC5: Wow, over 7 lbs at 4 wks early....you guys really grow some big babies.



Stranger's comments must be on the rise, I had 2 people tell me today that I must be over due and then someone else was afraid to get too close incase I "popped". It didn't bother me too bad, but I do wish I would pop.

[dloui128]

Don't give up hope! You got lots of boy guesses, and you really may have a boy in there. I hope you are pleasantly surprised! :)

Thanks Hobber I hope so too, I just don't think thats going to happen

[TTC5]

Thanks Hobber I hope so too, I just don't think thats going to happen

Neither did I even with all my boy guesses!!

[TTC5]

check up yesterday. still 5cm but she did feel contractions and then jumped back and told me not to sneeze because the babys head is right there. yes i know all this, i can feel it. she put me on the monitors and i was making some pretty waves and having lots of contractions. but its not changing my cervix any further then a 5 right now. she thinks i will go this week sometime and gave me a 0% chance of making it until my due date. but this is the same doctor who said i would have a 24 week micro-preemie.
in the meantime im off all meds and off bedrest!! i went shopping yesterday and some lady stopped me and said, "omg i hope you are having twins or triplets, because i've never seen anyone this big." so now im going back to bed to hide until the end of this pregnancy.

I'm so glad you made it this far! He should do fine if born now :D

[dloui128]

Neither did I even with all my boy guesses!!

Yeah I know but if I compare my photo to yours I think mine looks more girl than boy, I don't know, in all honesty I think it's a girl

[TTC5]

Yeah I know but if I compare my photo to yours I think mine looks more girl than boy, I don't know, in all honesty I think it's a girl

I don't think we are seeing the whole nub though. If you look at mine, the long white bit is in line with the spine like yours, but we both have a little blob on the top which kind of leans upward.

[dloui128]

I don't think we are seeing the whole nub though. If you look at mine, the long white bit is in line with the spine like yours, but we both have a little blob on the top which kind of leans upward.

Yeah I guess that's the problem. I just think if we could see the whole nub then it would look girl

[TTC5]

You have the nub bug now ;) x x

[dloui128]

You have the nub bug now ;) x x

Ugh I wish I never got a nub shot because before I got it I really thought I would have a boy. Now I'm positive it's a girl:(

[TTC5]

I think its a boy :)

[3Pink1Blue]

WP - Within a few days of delivery the varicose veins on my labia were no longer achy but still slightly protruded until 6-7 weeks after delivery. When I got my IUD at 8 weeks my midwife commented they were almost completely gone.
I don't nest at the end but I'm usually so huge by then there's no moving around lol

TTC5 - I bet you'll be having a pretty big boy too based on how you are already measuring. I was 2 weeks big with Charlie and he was my biggest baby by 1lb 9oz!

Tink - 10oz in 16 days, that's some good milk momma!

Hope.ful - Welcome back hun!

doui - After dashing my hope with Ramzi's theory (Charlie was firmly secured on the left) I refused to look at and/or obsess over the nub. And fwiw I hoped Charlie was a boy but I was positive I would hear girl, I remember taking my 20 week belly shot the day before the u/s and thinking this will be the last day I'll be happy and hopeful because tomorrow I'll be dealing with the reality of my last baby being my 4th girl. You're a few weeks from being able to see actual goods, try to relax and wait till then to be too excited or upset.

Girlmom - glad all is still good and you're good to go! I feel your pain, I got so many comments about my size "Are they sure there's only one in there?" Several people were convinced Charlie had a brother hiding in there lol

Thanks everyone for your sweet comments on the pics :)
The last few days Charlie has been sleeping even worse then usual if you can imagine and he's been snotty, clingy, extra fussy and running a slight fever. I assumed he had a cold but me neighbor asked if he was teething. 4 kids and it never occurred to me at 4 months he could be teething lol I googled it and it's very possible so I looked at his little gums and sure enough, little white lines under the gums! He's not only got one coming through but the other bottom front is right behind it! No wonder he's been a grouch, poor little fella. Poor Mommy too, I wasn't prepared for bitten nipples just yet lol

[Hobbermittens]

Ugh I wish I never got a nub shot because before I got it I really thought I would have a boy. Now I'm positive it's a girl:(

THis happened to me, too. I seriously had all the hope in the world until I went to my 12 week scan (I was 11 wk 4 days at the time) and I swear I saw a girl nub. I purposely didn't get a nub pic to share because I couldn't bear to hear all the girl guesses. I wish I had now, though, because since then, I have seen a lot of nubs like how I remember mine, some that were boy nubs and girl nubs, and so I don't know. I still think mine in a girl, though. :(

[Hobbermittens]

3P1B, CHarlie is teething so early! Wow! My nephews did that too. Maybe he will get it all out of the way early? Hope you get some rest, and he can get comfortable! Teething is so rough!

[dloui128]

THis happened to me, too. I seriously had all the hope in the world until I went to my 12 week scan (I was 11 wk 4 days at the time) and I swear I saw a girl nub. I purposely didn't get a nub pic to share because I couldn't bear to hear all the girl guesses. I wish I had now, though, because since then, I have seen a lot of nubs like how I remember mine, some that were boy nubs and girl nubs, and so I don't know. I still think mine in a girl, though. :(

it sucks, I guess a nub shot can go either way depending on the way the baby is laying, after 20 mins of trying to get the baby to move(its back was to us) the tech asked me if I could get up and jump up and down to try and get the baby to move, and even then the kid would not cooperate lol. I still wish I didn't get the picture though. I hope we both get our boys I think we deserve it :)

[dloui128]

doui - After dashing my hope with Ramzi's theory (Charlie was firmly secured on the left) I refused to look at and/or obsess over the nub. And fwiw I hoped Charlie was a boy but I was positive I would hear girl, I remember taking my 20 week belly shot the day before the u/s and thinking this will be the last day I'll be happy and hopeful because tomorrow I'll be dealing with the reality of my last baby being my 4th girl. You're a few weeks from being able to see actual goods, try to relax and wait till then to be too excited or upset.

Thank you,you give me hope. I obsess about everything in general, lol so I knew I should of never gotten a nub shot. This baby attached on the left as well.
Both my girsl started teething at 4 months, poor little guy

[ELP]

I don't think we are seeing the whole nub though. If you look at mine, the long white bit is in line with the spine like yours, but we both have a little blob on the top which kind of leans upward.

Exactly this!! Thats a boy nub IMO!!!

Hope everyone is well, just flying through little time to post without getting caught lol, I've got DH home with a F'ing broken leg, well heel to be exact, aaaarghhhhhh!!

[dloui128]

Exactly this!! Thats a boy nub IMO!!!

Hope everyone is well, just flying through little time to post without getting caught lol, I've got DH home with a F'ing broken leg, well heel to be exact, aaaarghhhhhh!!

Oh man I never heard of anyone breaking a heel, thats got to hurt pretty bad

[Hobbermittens]

ELP, how did your DH break his heel? Sounds awful!

[WashingtonPromise]

Jen: Wow, teething at 4 months. Charlie just has to be the exact opposite of your girls.

dloui: I wish I was better at nub shots, but I just have no clue. I trust TTC5 and ELP opinions, though.

Hobber: So what's next for you? Next appt? Decorating a room?


Nothing much going on, after a few hours of false labor on Sunday I am back t nothing. I do have a doc appt tomorroe, though.

[Hobbermittens]

I had a Dr appt today and they found sugar in my urine. So tomorrow I have to do the blood glucose test. I am really worried about having gestational diabetes! Has anyone had it before?

[WashingtonPromise]

Oh no Hobber!!! I had a scare a few months back and it was no fun, but was very easy to mantain with diet. Mine ended up not being anything. Let us know how it goes, keeping you in my prayers today.

[dloui128]

I had a Dr appt today and they found sugar in my urine. So tomorrow I have to do the blood glucose test. I am really worried about having gestational diabetes! Has anyone had it before?

A friend at work had it and she was able to control it with diet, she had to test her sugar regularly though and her baby was 9lbs something not sure if it was related or not. After she had the baby it went away. Hope everything goes ok and you don't have it.

[girlmom]

i have it, but i don't have to take insulin. if it gets too out of whack i take these little pills but pricking my finger after every meal gets a little old. mine is pretty much controlled by watching what i eat, carbs are the enemy, they turn into sugar, but you need some. im allowed 30grams of carbs in the morning and like 60 in the evenings. at post-partum check up i always test normal. yes it can lead to big babies and excess fluid.

[Hobbermittens]

Thanks everyone for the info.... I do hope it was just a scare and the test comes back normal. I did the drink thing this morning and they took blood, so hopefully I will know by tomorrow. It is good to know it can be controlled by diet alone. I don't want to give myself shots!

[WashingtonPromise]

I had my appt yesterday and the baby is even farther down in my pelvis, if that's possible.....lol. We are trying to decide about going in to have my water broke. DH has a training class all next week out of town and it would be a bad situation if I went into labor while he was there.

[Hobbermittens]

That's exciting WP! When would you go in?

[WashingtonPromise]

maybe tomorrow or friday :)

[dloui128]

maybe tomorrow or friday :)

I am so excited for you, can't wait to see pics

[Hobbermittens]

maybe tomorrow or friday :)

Wow, he could be here so soon!! Good luck with everything, in case we don't hear from you until afterwards!

[dloui128]

Thanks everyone for the info.... I do hope it was just a scare and the test comes back normal. I did the drink thing this morning and they took blood, so hopefully I will know by tomorrow. It is good to know it can be controlled by diet alone. I don't want to give myself shots!

Have you heard anything about your test results?

[Hobbermittens]

Have you heard anything about your test results?

Not yet. Thanks for asking. I thought they would have called by now. I might call them if I don't hear anything soon. It is almost the end of the day!

[dloui128]

Not yet. Thanks for asking. I thought they would have called by now. I might call them if I don't hear anything soon. It is almost the end of the day!

usually no news is good news :)

[TTC5]

Oohh WP I would go ahead with induction in that case!

[girlmom]

im in labor! 6cm 100% bag is about ready to pop. after 10 years its happening.. i get to have a son!! i can't wait to meet him. its been a long road and thanks for being by my side over all the bumps ladies. im having my boy! wish me luck and a short labor

[dloui128]

YAY!!! so exciting, good luck can't wait to see pics and hear his birth story :)

[Hobbermittens]

im in labor! 6cm 100% bag is about ready to pop. after 10 years its happening.. i get to have a son!! i can't wait to meet him. its been a long road and thanks for being by my side over all the bumps ladies. im having my boy! wish me luck and a short labor

Hooray!! I hope all goes smoothly! Can't wait to hear all about him!!

[Butterfly Spirit]

im in labor! 6cm 100% bag is about ready to pop. after 10 years its happening.. i get to have a son!! i can't wait to meet him. its been a long road and thanks for being by my side over all the bumps ladies. im having my boy! wish me luck and a short labor

How VERY wonderful Girlmom! Good luck and Happy Quick Labor! You'll have your Little ~*Prince*~ in no time!!!! :D

[hope.ful]

im in labor! 6cm 100% bag is about ready to pop. after 10 years its happening.. i get to have a son!! i can't wait to meet him. its been a long road and thanks for being by my side over all the bumps ladies. im having my boy! wish me luck and a short labor

So excited for you! I am praying it will go smoothly. Can't wait to see pictures!

[TTC5]

Good Luck girlmom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tink18]

OMG!! I cant wait to hear! This is so exciting!! Good luck! Lots of love!!!!

[TTC5]

Girlmom is he here yet :D

[Hobbermittens]

Girlmom, I can't wait to hear an update!

WP, any news for you? Maybe they induced you, and you have had that baby boy by now......?

So my gestational diabetes test came back clear, which is great!:)

[dloui128]

So my gestational diabetes test came back clear, which is great!:)

Thats great !!

[Hobbermittens]

Has anyone heard from Flava?

[My Fabulous Children]

Hi ladies.. You're not going to believe this but I had my sweet little boy at 33w2d, early and unexpected.
I just feel so emotional and sad right now :(. My son is doing good but I still can't help it, he's not coming home with me. Please please pray he will soon.

http://genderdreaming.com/forum/announcements/11391-my-unexpected-birth-story.html

[3Pink1Blue]

Congrats MFC! Sorry you had such a scary experience but I'm so glad he's doing well. KUP!

Well ladies I just got this from WP!
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Gideon Mark 7lb 9oz 20.5inches long
born 6-15 at 12:06
we are born doing great

[dloui128]

Congrats MFC Im glad everything is ok with you and the baby, I will be sending prayers your way.

Wow WP hes beautiful, congratulations.

Well ladies I had a u/s today and I'M HAVING A BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I still can't believe it is so surreal, I mean after two girls I never thought I would have a little man.

[Butterfly Spirit]

Well ladies I had a u/s today and I'M HAVING A BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I still can't believe it is so surreal, I mean after two girls I never thought I would have a little man.

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You must be over the moon dloui128 hon, and PoP was RIGHT!!!! :D

[3Pink1Blue]

Awe dloui, see you got yourself all worked up over nothing. Congrats on your little fella!!

[dloui128]

Awe dloui, see you got yourself all worked up over nothing. Congrats on your little fella!!

I know I did, thank you :)

[ELP]

Congratulations Washington on baby Gideon!!!!!! So pleased he is here xxxxx
MFC, congratulations again on your little man, he will do amazingly even though he's sneaked out a little early!! xxxxx
Dloui, O knew you had a boy in there!!! Massive congratulations!!!

Hiya Jen, hope Charlie and the ladies are well!!

Hi to all other BCers!!!!!!!!

[3Pink1Blue]

Thanks ELP, hope you're all doing well. Sorry to hear about dh's foot, men can be such babies when they are injured lol

Oh I took this pic yesterday, he looks so big just sitting on the couch like that
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[dloui128]

Your little man is so cute 3P1B

[babyblessings]

I just love this thread!!!
Congratulations to you new mummies!
MFC - I am glad that is is ok, will keep you and your little guy in my prayers.
Washington - CONGRATULATIONS!

I REALLY hope and pray that I will be able to post here one day.

[Hobbermittens]

I love Charlie's new picture!! What a cute little guy!!

[3Pink1Blue]

Thanks ladies!

Babyblessings - You'll be here before you know it :)

[Hobbermittens]

Congrats WP!! He is beautiful!! I can't wait to hear the birth story!! :DS:

Dloui, congrats again on your baby BOY!:DS:

[girlmom]

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baby Michael was born 6/14. at exactly 37 weeks. 8lbs 2oz! had a doc app. that morning and the nurse noticed i was walking funny and breathing heavy. she took me to a room and i heard her tell the doc to see me next as she thought i was in labor. doc came straight in and said we can talk later, first i want to check you. i said whatever, im still a 5cm. nope 6cm and a bag about to pop.

she said lets go have a baby! i ran home to get my bag and was back at the hospital in half an hour. doc met me and checked me again. stretchy 7cm already. hubby showed up and she broke my water. i did get an epidual becasue the doc was in the room next door and he was leaving to go home, so it was now or never and i was in pain. about an hour later i had a baby in my arms.

he had some trouble with bllod sugars, i didn't eat all day and so when he was born his blood sugars were extreamly low. so they put him on an i.v. drip of sugar water for 24 hours. now he's normal and everything looked good but then he started to turn yellow. his jaundice is boarderline so we go back tomorrow for more blood work but at least we are home for the night. it feels so good to be able to bend over, pick up my daughters, not have swollen feet, be able to breath! he was a good size for 37 weeks exactly, im so glad i didn't go to 40+.

[nuthinbutpink]

Congrats girlmom! You'll have to change your name now!

[TTC5]

Congratulations girlmom he is gorgeous!!!!!!!!

3p1b - Charlie is adorable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TTC5]

Has anyone heard from Flava?

No :(

[TTC5]

Hi ladies.. You're not going to believe this but I had my sweet little boy at 33w2d, early and unexpected.
I just feel so emotional and sad right now :(. My son is doing good but I still can't help it, he's not coming home with me. Please please pray he will soon.

http://genderdreaming.com/forum/announcements/11391-my-unexpected-birth-story.html

OMG!!!! Congratulations!!!! Hope he is home with you very very soon!! Hugs to you Mumma x x x x