Pregnancy Updates
Remember we used to have one of these threads going a couple years ago for our expecting TNHers? Thought I would get one going again!!
Fill us in on your due dates, dr. appts, progress, etc.
I'll start.
Baby #4 is due November 9th (so, since my last two were both 9 days late, I'm saying the 18th). I'm 22 weeks along now, more than halfway there! We haven't decided if we are going to find out what the sex is yet. I loved the surprise with my first three, but DH really wants to find out this time. I'm already really big. I don't think I'll be in my maternity clothes come October. In fact, when someone asked me the other day how far I was, her eyes popped out and said "Are you having triplets!!??". But I'm not eating more than usual (except maybe two bowls of cereal in the morning, or night).
Next dr. appt is July 22nd. I have my 2nd (and probably final) ultrasound, then reg. visit too.
OK, I know there are 3 more of you out there! How you doin'?
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Baby #1 is due November 10, so I am 21 weeks and 6 days along! It is a girl and will probably be late like Jenny's, since first babies are often late. I have had some slightly iffy blood test results which may mean extra ultrasounds towards the end. Next dr. appt is July 11. So far on ultrasounds everything has looked good with the baby, so other than the blood tests things are going very well.
deja vu
Ive been away a long time and missed you all dearly. Looks like i get to join the same baby having contest with jenny again! baby 5 due oct 25. we get our second u/s on july 13 so maybe I can report a possible gender then!
I sucsessfully completed 2 semesters at college! good grades and all! I worked alot too but now that I am having another baby I am taking time off both. I hope this means I get to post more often here and catch up with all my dear old friends. All the other kids are doing well and getting geared up to go back to school even though its a month away. We did one year of homeschool but with so much on my plate were going back to public school this year. I hate it but I feel its needed to keep my head above water.
glad to be back and back in the baby race
love you all
jennifer
Welcome back and congratulations!
Congratulations both on the pregnancy and on finishing two semesters of college. So we're all three due about the same time!
I don't know if Susannah is planning to post here or not.
twins
Babies number 4 and 5 are almost here! We are expecting one boy and one girl. They are not due until August 10, but the boy is breech, so we are going to be having a c-section which is now scheduled for July 20. Whew! It will be a relief to have them out. I never knew my body could stretch so far!
We had ultrasounds and doctor's appts this week. Isaac now measures about 6 lbs 9 oz according the the ultrasound. Tabitha is 5 lbs 12 oz. So they will be plenty big enough for twins. It's no wonder everything hurts! I can hardly wait to get to meet them face to face.
Lauralyn
july 20 yay
that is my birthday! what a great day to have babies! gl hope your c section is as painless as it can be and you recover fast! i will be thinking good thoughts for you when i blow out my candles!
Good Heavens, Lauralyn!
That's 12 and-a-half pounds just in babies!
Well done!
Welcome back and blessings to you, too, Jenn!
Let's see:
Becky's having #1
Lauralyn is having # 4 and 5
Jenn is having #5
Susannah is having #6
...did I miss anybody?
What fun!!!!!!!
Blessings,
Lenora
A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination."
~Nelson Mandela
Jenny
Jenny's having #4 of course!
And Mike's wife Dana is having #4, though he doesn't poke his head in much anymore.
Anyone else?
Also
Danna is in the process of adopting #3. It's not a pregnancy, but I figure it still adds to the tally of new arrivals.
This thread makes me smile. :
This thread makes me smile.
Julie
"We must have patience for love, born of an accidental look." --Me
I'm going back for due dates:
Becky's having #1 ~ November 10
Lauralyn is having #'s 4 and 5 ~ July 20
Jenn is having #5 ~ October. 25
Susannah is having #6 ~ (need the date!)
Jenny's having #4 ~ November 9
Danna"s expecting #3 ~ when paperwork is approved/red tape is untangled!
Mike and Dana are having #4 ~ (need date)
That's five babies between now and Thanksgiving, two more before the end of next winter...and a new daughter for Danna and family by this time next year! (Said prayerfully!) WOW!
Julie, it makes me smile too!
YOU GO GIRLS! I am with you in spirit!
Jana
Dana and Susannah just found
Dana and Susannah just found out in the past couple of weeks, so their due dates are probably around February.
WOW!
Susannah too ? and Mike and Dana? this really is some serious flash back. I think we are ALL pregnant again from the thread 2 years ago plus a few extras. It really is amazing. I have read if you breastfeed esp but sometimes even if you dont that your kids will be naturally spaced two years apart. I have just been made a beliver! Last time we were all pretty close in due dates too.
I know this pregnancy is so far alot easier on me than some of the others. I dont know if it is beccause I have done it so many times or what. I was devestated at first beccause I was on the patch and I had planned that my baby days were over. My husband keep telling me to put off the test like that would help LOL! I already knew before I even bought the test though. It took us a couple months to get over it but now we are as excited as any of the other pregnancies.
I had a couple weeks of morning sickness before the test, initally I blamed it on too much asian buffet but after several days I KNEW! I cant tell if this pregnancy is just to easy or im just too used to it. Things like being tired and wierd cravings seem normal at this point. I had the standard baladder infection I get with every pregnancy and got away with just calling it in to my DR. who called it in to the pharmacy. Guess hes used to it too.
The kids on the other hand are VERY excited. Everyday all three of the oldest ask how the baby is. They have the worst case of "are we there yets" I have ever seen. My DS6 wants a boy along with my husband, my dd3 and dd5 want a girl, I want a cruise and a full body massage! Gender at this point doesnt matter to me, I have two of each anything else is icing on the cake.The youngest DS1.5 seems mostly oblivious except hes annoyed I wont pick him up and carry him so he always wants me to sit down then its all "lap mommy, lap lap!" I think he will have the hardest time adjusting.
Well I really hope susannah posts I sure could use some insight on what five is like.Now that I am preggo with 5 Im no longer sure how many kids I want. The idea of more doesnt seem apalling like it did.I love our big family and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Im also so glad to be going through all this with you ladies again. I felt a bit isolated in my pregnancy as I dont know any other pregnant women IRL. Im really glad I came back to check in on things.Finding the same commiseration and support I loved so much last pregnacy makes me feel so at home.
Congrats!
Yay for you Jenn! It's exciting to see all the names and dates (and numbers!) all together. Wow, who said people don't have big families anymore? (Yeah, I know, 4 didn't used to be a big family . . . ) Keep posting about the aches and pains of pregnancy so I don't get jealous!
Shaun
"Home is not the one tame place in a world of adventure; it is the one wild place in a world of rules and set tasks."
-- G. K. Chesterton
Look what I Missed!
Jenn, Congratulations!!! I'm so glad to see you back! Deja vu, indeed.
I laughed about the cruise and massage.
Lauralyn, you must be terribly excited. I'm sure the 20th seems both very near and an eternity away at the same time. I love your babies' names! Isaac is the coolest boy's name.
My due date is February 6. I haven't been to the doctor yet. I didn't really even want to go to the clinic, but at least that's over with now.
I wonder if very many people have their babies "under the radar" these days. I was having a hormonal day a couple of weeks ago and thought, "What if I just don't go...at all?" I mean, you can get prenatal vitamins over-the-counter and check your blood pressure at the drug store. DH could study a first aid manual. LOL! Of course, for safety's sake, I wouldn't do that.
Anyway, glad to see everybody checking in!
U/S tommorow
I am just about to boil over with excitment. I know hubby is tired of hearing it. I had one at 15 weeks but I cant wait till tommorow. I just want to lay my eyes on that sneak peek of my little kicker. To see how the baby has grown and to get a clue about the gender. We are having a hard time with names this time. The others we knew exactlly what we would name the baby boy or girl. So far all we have is a first name for a girl and we cant seem not to bump heads over every boy name in the known universe
Madiline /Madeline (not sure how to properly spell it even) is the girl name we have so far. Ive surfed the phone book and a zillion baby names books. I hope maybe tommorow knowing and seeing the little one will help me find that name that belongs. Now there is this birth certificate section on my pre register papers that ask for a boy and girl name! I want to turn it in but that part needs to be filled out they say. I think its unfair but...maybe thats just cause I cant think of one. Anyway, I will let you all know how it goes tommrow.
Madeline
It can also be spelled Madeleine.
Have you read the book "What Not To Name Your Baby"? It's pretty funny.
That name thing in the pre-registration form is not just unfair, it's downright rude. A lot of cultures (including Jews, and some Chinese) believe it is bad luck to name a baby before it is born. I knew one Chinese-Thai family who named their baby when he was two months old. (I suggested his name, BTW, and was very proud that they used it.) And what if someone gives birth in that hospital who is giving up the baby for adoption and does not know the adoptive parents? So anyway, you are right, it is unfair.
Its A BOY
I will have to check that what not to name your baby book...it sounds like the light humor on this i need right now.. U/S today and everything looked great! Its a boy and he weighs approx 1lb 9oz. Daddy is gloating over his accuracy at gender prediction of course
He has really long fingers and toes. It still amazes me how clearly you can see the face. Hes so cute! The kids are all excited over the pictures and I didnt tell them the gender just let them read it off the pic themselves. Now I just cant wait to meet my little guy.
Congrats
Let us know when you deside on a name.
the c-section is off--I think
Had another ultrasound today. Isaac has finally turned head down, so I think I will be induced rather than having a c-section. I have to wait until my doctor gets the results of the US. I am excited about it though. I also got a great 3D picture of Tabitha's face. I can't believe what they can do these days. Isaac's face was turned wrong and we couldn't see it at all.
I cannot imagine why you should have to pick a baby name before you can pre-register at a hospital. I know my parents never decided until after they could see the baby. Crazy hospital policies!
Lauralyn
inducement
Does that mean the babies will be born later than the 20th?
pick a different hospital!
well maybe that's not so practical Jenn, but I'd be tempted to tell them where to stick their pre-registration policies. Maybe you could just call the baby X on their stupid form and then change it later.
Sounds like there might be at least one baby that could be born on my birthday - Nov 20th, though I guess those of you due then will be wanting earlier rather than later by that time!
congrats to you all, and it is nice to see that some people, not me (!), can cope with more than 2 kids. Hats off to you. Jenn, you really sound so different than the first time you came in here. Do you have any emergency plans in case you do have any PPD?? You don't sound like you'll need it this time around, but it might be as well to have an idea what you'd do, just in case. Oh yes, your bladder infections... not to worry you but that was always my first sign of pregnancy and I get kidney infections because I have a kidney disease. Might be a good idea to raise this with a doctor and have someone double-check. If not now then maybe some months post-partum. Not to worry you, but I prefer not to ignore alarm bells, and those regular pregnancy infections of yours are ringing in my ears!
I'll be smiling along with Lenora and Jamie Lea, but no danger of me wanting another of my own!
Kerri.
November 22
Even though my due date is November 10, I figure the latest the baby will be born/ induced would be the 22nd because Thanksgiving is November 24. So I tell people my official due date, but for myself I keep thinking November 22 so that the wait will be psychologically easier for me when I get to the "get this kid out of me" time.
November 22 is also St. Cecilia's Day. She is the patron saint of music. So that would be cool.
Cecilia
Becky, DB1's middle name is Cecilia. We love the name and the association
. Her birthday is in April and she was almost born on St George's day (patron saint of England), in which case she might have had Georgia.
Zillah
Becky - I understand the "psychin'" yourself up but....
my first was 2 days early and my second was a week early so there is hope that you won't be late!!!! They come when they are supposed to come. As DH says when they feel "done"!
I love following along with you guys. And by the way my A-day is Nov 11th and DS4 b-day is Nov 25 so any of you can "shoot" for those days.
We had DS7 baptised on his patron saint's day. Special meaning. I love the name Cecilia!
Jana
I'm like you, Becky
Even though I say Nov. 9th, I think the 18th. Some people have their other babies earlier than the first. My first was 3 days overdue, and 2nd and 3rd were both 9 days overdue. At least it probably won't be later than 9 days, my dr. will more than likely induce on the 9th day (I think the fear of that is what got Chance moving along out of me. LOL!)
Jenny
Kidney woes
One of my kidneys is turned around crooked so I get alot of urinary type infections and always at least one during every pregnancy. Kidney stones too. Its not fun at all but its not a serious threat as long as I take care of it.
As for the ppd I'll be hounding my doctor and basically doing the same stuff I eventually did the last time only much sooner. At the first hint of problems Ill be getting help instead of suffering, trying to figure out whats wrong ect..
Thanks for the compliment Kerri about sounding different. I feel like maybe I had some growing up to do and I did it or am doing rather. I feel different. Like for the first time ever Im in control of my life and Im confident even when I am stressed out. I dont think I could have done nearly as well without the support I got here. It was honestly my saving grace. You were the mothers and sisters and friends I needed and never had. I look up to each one of you and even when I have been away and just lurked in I always found inspiration.I cant even begin to know how to say thanks.
As for my due date this being my fifth kid Im not much worried about when it comes. I am usually impatient but its just easier to carry in then out (I say that now but Im sure it will be forgotten when Im huge tired and sick of being pregnant). Still, there is no drug in the world,no adrenline rush, nothing like those first few days with a new baby. I welcome that feeling agian. Hope all you are doing well esp the other preggos!
Easier in that out
Very, very true. Though it's a relief to have out finally after all the weight gain, the waddleing, the having to be careful what you lift and what you drink (I can't wait for a good ol' Margarita!!), that's nothing compared to:
the sleepless nights, sleepless days (haha!!), the nipples hurting, the butt hurting (episiotomies), the milk coming in and swelling in the boobs, non-stop nursing sessions that, for me, always started at about 5pm and lasted til 11pm, colic, poopy diapers that explode then, without fail and no matter what brand or kind of diapers you use, always come out the top, the massive amounts of spit up that have you convinced that all the milk you just worked for an hour to get in him has all come right back out and you have to start all over.
Of course, it's all worth it.
Just little things that soon will pass. Then you'll be wanting another one. LOL!
Jenny
Geez, guys
Way to psych Becky up!
Well
Susannah, ain't it all coming back to you now? LOL!
Jenny
I borrowed ur little baby counter
I havent ever seen them but I went with the box one wonder if it works. They are such a cute idea
Yea in is definitly easier than out but out is more fun than in too. Its a tough call but when you know your due date is just right there it has this way of making you feel even more miserable beccause relief is so close.I doubt Ill miss being pregnant though.
I have to go for the blood test with the glucose this week
not looking forward to that part.Ive had food poisning of some sort the last 2 days and I feel icky and drained. It seems my stomach is so sensitve. I think it came from having a bite of raw cake batter with raw eggs. DOH I knew it was bad but I was weak. DD had a beautiful sheetcake with ocean blue icing and a pink mermaid barbie with gummi sharks and colored plastic sea creatures for her b-day so Im happy. I just hope all these cramps and horrid bathroom trips go away soon. NEVER AGAIN eating anything with raw eggs.
Hope you are all doing well!
raw eggs
Raw eggs are okay if you know the source of the eggs. I don't eat supermarket eggs raw. I do eat the good pastured eggs I buy from a tiny farm raw, and I'll eat my chickens' eggs raw once they start laying. YMMV, naturally.
Lynn Siprelle, Editor
raw eggs
You can also use Eggbeaters if they are newly opened. They have artificial flavoring, but they won't give you food poisoning.
Can you reschedule the GTT? I'd think salmonella would throw off the results, besides making you feel sicker.
As far as being psyched up-- I am the oldest of a BUNCH of cousins, all of whom I helped take care of when they were babies. Plus I hang around with y'all. I'm as close as it gets to knowing what I'm getting into.
Oh, yeah
Jenny, how did you put your countdown in the signature? I don't know how to make signatures.
Update
Well, you flybabies and lurkers there know, but wanted to tell ya'll that the ultrasound showed another boy. So that's 2 of each. A good even number. Baby looked very healthy, with very long legs and already big (like we didn't know that), he is 1lb 11 oz at 24 weeks.
Also had regular visit. And all is well there. Couldn't find his heart on the doppler, but since we had just heard it on the US, she wasn't concerned (he likes to hide, we've had problems finding it each time). Go back in 4 weeks for reg. visit and gestational diabetes test.
Jenny
Gestational Diabetes test
Just had mine last week and let me just say YUCK!It was fruit punch this time.Ive always had orange in the past but its still just as nasty as ever.It makes me dizzy and sick for hours. Have fun with that one Jenny
Congrats on it being a boy. You have any name ideas yet? I still just don't know what I am going to name my little man. Myself and DH just cant agree on a boy name 
Just wanted to share that I u
Just wanted to share that I updated my website. Just the baby page. Got my ultrasound pictures up, in case you wanted a peek.
http://www.jandjessary.com/essarybaby4
Jenny
wow
Jenny, those 4D pictures are amazing! He is adorable!
Update "due" to Lauralyn and Jackie!
Lauralyn had #'s 4 and 5 ~ July 18 (Isaac and Tabitha!)
Becky's having #1 ~ November 10
Jenn is having #5 ~ October. 25
Susannah is having #6 ~ (need the date!)
Jenny's having #4 ~ November 9
Danna"s expecting #3 ~ when paperwork is approved/red tape is untangled!
Mike and Dana are having #4 ~ (need date)
and now:
Jackie is expecting a sibling for Alexa...(late winter/early spring?)
If I'm not mistaken that's eight new babies in nine months
You go girls!
sad news :(
Unfortunately this was a really bad day. The ultrasound showed no heartbeat. We knew that could happen because the high alpha-feto-protein (AFP) level from a couple of months ago, combined with no neural tube defect, was a risk factor for miscarriage and stillbirth because it meant that the placenta might not be functioning well. The baby had a heartbeat a month ago and I was throwing up only a week ago, so it must have happened quite recently. I thought I had felt her kicking in the last few days but now I'm second-guessing that maybe it was something else. Anyhow, I'm going to have to be induced on Monday. They said it will probably just be overnight in the hospital and I should be mostly physically recovered after a week, barring unexpected complications.
So far DH seems to be taking it even harder than me, but I might just be in the denial stage. I don't know if I'll be websurfing more or websurfing less in the next few weeks; in addition to this trauma, fall classes will start soon so I'll have less time.
The good news is, they are pretty sure this placenta issue is the cause, although the autopsy might tell us more. The placenta thing has no bearing on future pregnancies, nor on other health problems, so if we decide to try again eventually we will not be at a higher miscarriage risk than anyone else.
{{{{{BECKY}}}}}
I'm so sorry.
Rose
Many hugs to you and your husband Becky...
You and he are in my prayers, and so is your child. So sorry, that that happened. *hugs Becky* It'll be okay, honey, it just takes a while. My aunt lost her 3rd child, and had a daughter a few weeks ago. (Their 4th child.) So there is still hope.
By the way, "D" doesn't always stand for "dear."
Thinking of you both
I'm so sorry Becky. Take care of yourself, and take care of each other. I'll be thinking of you on Monday, and I hope it's as straight forward as possible.
Zillah
so sorry Becky!
Becky,
I am so very sorry to ready this. My thoughts and prayers are going out to you and your DH and the baby you have lost.
Please know that we are all thinking of you!
Andrea
Very sorry
Becky I will be thinking of you. I'm so sorry.
Shaun
Becky you are in my thougths.
I have been in your shoes and my heart goes out to you. Please take care of yourself. Monday will not be easy on you and if you need anything please do not hesitate to ask for help in anyway from anyone. You and yours are in my thougths and prayers.
Love,
Jana
Oh, Becky...
There aren't any words to express my sorrow. My heart is just aching for you and your husband. I pray that strength and courage be with you now, and that comfort and peace may come to you soon.
Lenora
thank you
I really appreciate all the sympathy and have passed it along to DH as well. I'll see if I can have him or my mother update you after the induction.
I am Sorry
Becky, I thought I would check in yesterday to see how everyone was and I was saddened by your news. Please know that both you and your husband are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.
Nancy
Thank you again
If my DH posts here, his name is Rob and he might just post under his name. So you'll know who he is.
Also, could someone please post here on Monday to make sure the thread stays up high enough on the tracker page for my DH or my mom to find it? To make sure that they are able to post the update.
Okay, I'm off to bed. Induction tomorrow. Thanks again so much for all your kind thoughts. It is truly comforting.
posting
OK Becky, here is another post to keep the thread going.
I hope things go as smoothly as can be expected today - we'll be thinking of you.
You will be in my thougths and prayers all day Becky.
Jana
Guys.......
I think I am right on this, but I think Friday was Becky's birthday too.
I have no idea what stage she is in but I say at 5pm, where ever you are, what ever your doing we all stop and send her some strength.
Jana
Becky
You have been on my mind all day. I am so sorry for your loss and hope for comfort to you and your DH.
Love,
KellyA
very sad news
I'm really sorry for both of you, Becky and Rob. We'll all be thinking of you and watching to see how you are doing.
Love,
Jul
Julie
"We must have patience for love, born of an accidental look." --Me
yes, Friday was my birthday
I'm home already, so I am able to post myself. Thank you again for all the kind words. I really appreciate my TNH friends.
It helped cheer me up to be online over the weekend.
My hospital gave us a box with some photographs, footprints, etc. The induction went smoothly and I was able to come home this morning. I'm tired, but I actually feel pretty good physically just from not being pregnant any more.
There are some fairly interesting (to me, anyhow) medical/ hospital details which I will post later, when I have more energy. I'll start a new thread for that, whenever I feel more up to it.
Glad you are back home to res
Glad you are back home to rest. We are here when you are ready to post.
Heidi
Glad you are home, too. And
Glad you are home, too. And feeling good. That was real nice of the hospital to have that box for you. More of a personal touch thing and that they care about what you have been thru.
At the same time, I feel so guilty about my own pregnancy, especially since we were due just a day or two from each other. I'm not sure what to do or say about that, because I don't want to remind you. But I hope nothing I say about myself upsets you. KWIM?
take care of yourself and get plenty of rest, ok?
Thanks for letting us know ho
Thanks for letting us know how you're doing. I've been thinking about you over the last few days and I'm really glad that you're not feeling too bad at the moment. Just take it slow and look after yourselves.
Zillah
Hi Becky
Glad to see you posting Becky. I'm glad things went ok and that you are able to have a box of remembrances of your baby.
I hope, like Jenny, that it won't be too hard for you with all of the other pregnant ladies around here!
Rest up and relax -
not too hard
Please post all the details you like. It actually cheers me up to hear about other pregnancies going well and other happy news like that.
Welcome back, jen!! Congratu
Welcome back, jen!! Congratulations!!
Don't feel bad about the public school thing. You are right, there is so much on your plate right now! Besides, you would really kick yourself if they fell behind right now. You can always come back to homeschooling later. School, 5 young kids, work, and if I remember correctly, doesn't your husband have some medical problems? The same as Becky's?
Take care of yourself!!
Dana's pg?
Wow I didn't know! Geez, I remember when Adam was born...
Lynn Siprelle, Editor
It looks like the plan is to
It looks like the plan is to check their positions one last time Tuesday evening. If they are in a good position, we will induce on Wednesday morning. If not, the c-section. So they should be born the 20th either way--unless I go into labor on my own before that.
Lauralyn
great quote
" its just easier to carry in then out '
I will remember that in November!
Log on and go to "my account"
Log on and go to "my account" then to edit. Then just paste the code in the box that says "signature".
Jenny
Jenny
This is the first time I've seen a picture of you and aren't you adorable.
The 4d pix, those are astonishing.
Lynn Siprelle, Editor
Oh, no
Becky, I'm so sorry. If there is anything I can do, let me know.
I'm so so sorry
Oh, Becky. Been there twice but not this far along. Blessings on you and be very gentle with yourself.
Lynn Siprelle, Editor
So sorry
Oh, Becky, I'm so sorry. You and your husband will be in my thoughts.
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