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What an exciting day! I had my first ultra sound and got to see the little bean and its heart beat! (140 bpm)
They are now saying that I am 7 weeks and 1 day pregnant with my due date at 4/4/10. Previously they said i was 8 weeks due 3/28.
So far, all is good! No morning sickness or anything KNOCK ON WOOD! I am starting to get my appetite back and have really been watching what i am eating (lots of fresh fruit!) and haven't had any caffeine in about 3 weeks or so.
So, all in all, doing really good and it is fun to tell our family and friends.
However, I had 2 people (1 being my cousin and the 2nd being an old friend from grade school) say kinda odd things to me. My cousin said "Was this planned"...Umm, I am 36 not 17 of course it was planned! And the friend asked "why now?" Just because I am 36. I didn't realize there was a time frame on when people were ready! She was like 30 or something when she had her son..what's a few years? Oh well.
It's a happy day!
gwenshack
08-17-2009, 06:51 PM
It's weird, the things people say sometimes! :petrified: I've noticed, and read about (think Dear Abby like columns...) that a lot of times people have odd reactions when people say they're pregnant. Just bizarre.
But we're excited for you! How exciting getting to have your first ultrasound! Nice you aren't having any morning sickness. Fingers crossed it'll stay that way! :bbmrgreen:
aznative371
08-17-2009, 10:45 PM
Some people just dont have any tact. Just wait until strangers walk up and put their hands on your stomach!
Just ignore those weird comments and enjoy your pregnancy. You will get plenty more. Most comments like that tell you about the person saying them..its not about you.
Congrats and my wishes for a healthy pregnancy for you!!
Mrs.Goff
08-17-2009, 11:11 PM
Aww, your due date is my first wedding anniversary. :)
Qtpie
08-18-2009, 01:26 AM
yay, a due date. congratulations. cant wait to hear what your having.
Danielle9608
08-18-2009, 07:59 AM
People say dumb things, don't let it bug you. Did you get a picture of your bean?? Want to share it?? :bbmrgreen:
Heywie
08-18-2009, 12:36 PM
Awesome!!! That's so exciting! I bet hearing the heartbeat really made it feel real for you.
Not to be a buzzkill, but be careful with the fresh fruit...
My friend is pregnant and has been eating super healthy - fresh fruit galore! Imagine her surprise when she found out she got gestational diabetes from eating too much fruit!
yay, a due date. congratulations. cant wait to hear what your having.
You should be getting close to knowing what you are going to have! What names do you have picked out?
Awesome!!! That's so exciting! I bet hearing the heartbeat really made it feel real for you.
Not to be a buzzkill, but be careful with the fresh fruit...
My friend is pregnant and has been eating super healthy - fresh fruit galore! Imagine her surprise when she found out she got gestational diabetes from eating too much fruit!
The heart beat was so cool! It did make it more real.
Thanks for the heads up on fresh fruit! I usually eat a nectarine or something in the morning, a handful of grapes in the afternoon as my snack. Not going over board on it or anything....I went thru the watermelon/cantalope/honeydew stage already. :)
Qtpie
08-18-2009, 02:32 PM
You should be getting close to knowing what you are going to have! What names do you have picked out?
Hopefully, as long as the baby cooperates I will find out next monday. August the 24th.
For a Girl: Katherine Aileen
For a boy: Jackson Greggory
People say dumb things, don't let it bug you. Did you get a picture of your bean?? Want to share it?? :bbmrgreen:
I did, I will scan it tonight!
Hopefully, as long as the baby cooperates I will find out next monday. August the 24th.
For a Girl: Katherine Aileen
For a boy: Jackson Greggory
LOVE, LOVE LOVe (did I say Love?) those names!
He likes Sara for a girl (I have a cousin named that, so its out) but he said if we picked Sara, I could get Olivia for the middle name.
But, I love the name Kate (until he mentioned John & Kate plus 8).
But, we have had the boy name picked out FOREVER.... Jack Houston H.
His grandfathers middle name was Houston....and we just like it!
Brian's Bride
08-18-2009, 10:25 PM
I haven't had too many people say dumb things, but the one that really sticks out is when I told a co-worker I was PG (she worked at our facility in MI) and she congratulated me and asked when I was due. I responded, "Thanksgiving" and she said, "Wow. You look like your farther along than that." I had JUST MET HER!!! I couldn't believe she said that.
My mother, upon learning I was laid off, told me to "act fat" on interviews. How does one actually do that?!? And to make me feel better, she told me their department hired a girl 6 months pregnant, "But she wasn't nearly as big as you are." I love you, too, Mom!
I haven't had too many people say dumb things, but the one that really sticks out is when I told a co-worker I was PG (she worked at our facility in MI) and she congratulated me and asked when I was due. I responded, "Thanksgiving" and she said, "Wow. You look like your farther along than that." I had JUST MET HER!!! I couldn't believe she said that.
My mother, upon learning I was laid off, told me to "act fat" on interviews. How does one actually do that?!? And to make me feel better, she told me their department hired a girl 6 months pregnant, "But she wasn't nearly as big as you are." I love you, too, Mom!
Excuse me, I have to pick up my mouth.
People just don't think. My thing with my cousin really bugs me. I have been nothing but nice to her and for her to say that comment just irks me. We were "kinda" close when we were younger when we would go up north when we were kids to see them during the summer. But her mother has never done anything for me, ex: confirmation, graduation, or anything. But when my sister does anything, she is always right there. So last year, I bought her other daughter who just had a baby a really nice gift, and overnighted it to her while I knew my aunt was staying with her just so she could see that I am a thoughtful person! I told my mom, at my baby shower (which i think we are going to do after the baby is born so people back in MI can see it) that I don't want my aunt/cousin there. If they were invited they wouldn't show up, if they weren't invited, you'd hear about it.
Gotta love family!
Awwww congrats on seeing your little bean! I love the names you have picked out!
Oh, and! April is a good month ;)
Qtpie
08-20-2009, 12:02 AM
LOVE, LOVE LOVe (did I say Love?) those names!
He likes Sara for a girl (I have a cousin named that, so its out) but he said if we picked Sara, I could get Olivia for the middle name.
But, I love the name Kate (until he mentioned John & Kate plus 8).
But, we have had the boy name picked out FOREVER.... Jack Houston H.
His grandfathers middle name was Houston....and we just like it!
Thank you, the name katie we had picked out long before we got pregnant. Aileen was my grandmothers name, and Jackson was my husbands grandfathers name.
NOTKT
08-20-2009, 10:05 PM
Katie is a GREAT name, I'm must say..... :) Congrats on the baby!
I'm going to have a Katie as well, hopefully! :)
Dani.... we still haven't seen that pic :)
I will scan it later tonight, I have it in my email but it didn't work for some reason.
So, I get a call about a week or so ago from my dr.'s office to reschedule my follow-up appt as my dr. has a family emergency. Ok, done, made it with another dr. for next Thursday.
YESTERDAY, I get a call, that I need to change appointments as that dr I reschedule with has surgery, could I come in later? I said, well do you have anything earlier in the week with another dr? They said No, they are taking all of Dr. (my dr's patients) as he had passed away! I am so floored! He was such a nice person, soft spoken and you just felt comfortable around him. He was only 51! I asked what happend and they said the family wants to keep it private and nothing was mentioned in his obituary. This is just so sad! :(
O my gosh I'm sorry to hear Dani! That's sad :( I hope you find someone else who works out for you :(
gwenshack
08-28-2009, 09:40 AM
Oh no, that's horrible! I'm so sorry to hear about your doctor. :(
ChristineLS
09-01-2009, 09:11 AM
Oh my gosh! I can't believe that... :( And only at 51.. :( I'm so sorry!
I hope you're able to find another doctor as nice as him!
Danielle9608
09-01-2009, 09:14 AM
Wow he was so young! I am sorry that is so sad. I hope you can find a new doctor that you feel comfortable with.
Qtpie
09-01-2009, 12:47 PM
wow, such terrible news. I am so sorry.
Well, I had my dr. appt today to go over blood work and the ultra sound. They said everything looks good...see you in 4 weeks! lol
I didn't get to hear the heartbeat today, but she said every visit here on out I will. Which will be cool! I can't wait to hear it again.
On a sad note, my dr., the one who passed away had an Aneurysm and a couple of heart attacks. That is just so sad. :( Again, he was just an all around nice person easy to talk to.
Mrs.Goff
09-03-2009, 09:39 PM
Glad to hear that everything looks good. That's always good news.
That's really sad about you DR., just shows us all that we never know when it will be our time.:(
Well I am 11 weeks today! i noticed that my clothes are getting a little uncomfortable! Looks like i will have to do some shopping this week! I don't mind buying the maternity shirts but the maternity pants scare me for some reason. I am looking to buy a bella band so I can wear my own pants...until that is no longer an option.
This coming Saturday, my town is having a mothers club..they are selling used/new baby items...I am going to take a peak and see what deals I can get.
Next month I will be in Michigan and will be picking up the crib....its my sister's that she is letting me have...in perfect condition that will later convert to a toddler bed. (Her kids out grew it). I have been looking on line..and so far I like this bedding set...
http://www3.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6E.aspx?DeptID=62438&CatID=62728&GrpTyp=ENS&ItemID=1460ab1&attrtype=&attrvalue=&CMID=62438%7c62644%7c62645&Fltr=&Srt=&QL=F&IND=7&cmVirtualCat=&CmCatId=62438|62644|62645|62728
But I would like to see it in person...i read reviews that it has a "yellow" tone to it. But I still like it. :)
Heywie
09-13-2009, 09:59 PM
That looks cute! Very neutral!
Congrats on the 11 week mark! You're almost into your 2nd trimester! :)
savepaws
09-14-2009, 11:45 AM
The baby bedding is cute! I hope you get some great deals this weekend!
NOTKT
09-14-2009, 01:20 PM
VERY cute! I love the little animals :)
Oh that bedding is adorable!!! I love the brown more than I thought I would!
Woohoo 11 weeks!! Love the possible bedding and thinking about you often!
Well, I have been feeling great up until yesterday. I came home from work with sinus issues/sore throat and a headache that is still lingering. I came home at about 9:30 and slept until 4:30. Needless to say, I am home sick again today. Bleah.
The couch is calling my name...
Woohoo 11 weeks!! Love the possible bedding and thinking about you often!
Aww...thank you! I think of you too! I hope that you are starting to feel better!
ikkin510
09-17-2009, 08:59 AM
The sinus thing is going around right now. I feel your pain since i have it too. Take it easy and hopefully you get over it fast!
gwenshack
09-17-2009, 11:27 AM
Aww, take it easy, get some rest, and feel better lady! :flower:
Danielle9608
09-17-2009, 11:47 AM
Hope you feel better soon!
Well, day 3 and I am still home sick! Ugh. I called the dr. and they just said to lay low and drink plenty of fluids that it just sounds like a cold. Couch is calling my name again.....
Aw shucks Dani!! I hope you feel better soon!!
SkippyNXC
09-18-2009, 10:22 AM
:( feel better!
savepaws
09-18-2009, 12:13 PM
I hope you feel better soon!! Sorry to hear you are sick.
aznative371
09-18-2009, 12:47 PM
I hope you feel better soon.
If you dont make sure you go to the dr soon. When I was about 5 months along I got a cold...ended up in the hospital with double pneumonia. I am typically helathy so I dont know how that happened... It was more annoying than anything to be stuck in bed, the baby was fine. ;)
Well, I actually ventured out this weekend..I bought a couple maternity tops...a very cute 3/4 sleeve grey sweater at JCPenny...its grey and has 3 buttons at the top and the rest is open obviously wear a shirt under it)..but its something I can wear after being pregnant and then I bought a black 3/4 shirt at Kohl's. I was very surprised on the items they even had...let's just say NOT very much of a selection at either place! Some of the colors were jewel tones (teal and such) that I don't wear anyways, or pretty much all grey like t-shirt material.
I am going to look at Old Navy as well.
Today I went to work, I still have my head cold, but other than that I am doing alot better than I was 4 days ago!
ikkin510
09-21-2009, 09:14 PM
I was out looking at maternity clothes on Friday at a few places and was really disappointed in the selections they all had. I don't get it. It seems like the only place to find decent maternity clothes anymore are actually specialty store like motherhood.
I was out looking at maternity clothes on Friday at a few places and was really disappointed in the selections they all had. I don't get it. It seems like the only place to find decent maternity clothes anymore are actually specialty store like motherhood.
I went to an outlet mall near my house..and they had clothes on clearance...get this..a shirt for $40..that was the clearance price! I think not.
Plus I went to a local dept store a few weeks ago, I had to ask where the maternity dept even was...they said they no longer carry maternity clothes as there vendor is no longer in business. Umm, find another one? There are still pregnant people!!!:blink:
ikkin510
09-22-2009, 08:36 AM
One thing I have found is places may not have a large selection in store, but do online. I Found that with Kohls and Old Navy. Unfortunatly I hate buying clothes online before I can try them on or at least see them in person.
You might try going to Motherhood and finding clothes that fit you and remember the size/style/brand name and then go online and find them like on Ebay or a discount store.... That way you know that it'll fit you and you're going to like it.
Glad you're feeling better Dani!
Heywie
09-22-2009, 11:36 AM
You might try going to Motherhood and finding clothes that fit you and remember the size/style/brand name and then go online and find them like on Ebay or a discount store.... That way you know that it'll fit you and you're going to like it.
Glad you're feeling better Dani!
Good idea!
My mom found a bunch of stuff for my SIL at Old Navy online and it was pretty cheap, she said.
Good luck!!!
FYI, Old Navy and Gap are sister companies...so don't forget to look at the Gap for maternity clothes!
Well, tomorrow I will be 13 weeks...its the size of a peach now! I have a dr's appt on Thursday...I will get to hear its heartbeat....I can't wait!
Well, today I am 14 weeks! This past Friday, Doug went with me to my doctor's appointment and we heard the baby's heartbeat. What a neat experience!
I didn't gain any weight since my last appointment a month ago....which is good, cause I am eating ALL the time!
Next appointment is in 2 weeks for blood work for down syndrome and spinal defects....hope all goes well!
Heywie
10-05-2009, 01:38 PM
Awww congrats on reaching the 14 week point! I can't wait to be there and past all this yucky first trimester business!
How did you not gain any weight?! I feel like I'm gaining now and I'm not supposed to be!!!
Good luck with the next appointment! Congrats on hearing your baby's heartbeat - what a feeling it must have been!
Awww congrats on reaching the 14 week point! I can't wait to be there and past all this yucky first trimester business!
How did you not gain any weight?! I feel like I'm gaining now and I'm not supposed to be!!!
I have no idea why I didn't gain any weight! I eat ALL the time! This is a very good pregnancy for me..no MS or anything..knock on wood it stays like this. :)
Qtpie
10-10-2009, 02:43 AM
I didnt start gaining weight until just the last month. I am now over what I would have ever wanted to weigh, so I am going to have a lot of work after the baby comes.
Well, I think that i have felt some movement! Not sure, its only happened like 3 times in about a week or so. I can feel it come on just as quick as it goes away...kinda like a spasm/flutter?
Heywie
10-13-2009, 11:27 AM
How amazing!!! That's what friends have described it as so there's a good chance that's what you're feeling!
I can't wait to be where you are!!!
ikkin510
10-13-2009, 02:38 PM
That sounds like movement! How exciting. Just wait, you'll start feelling it more and more as time goes on.
allielaurent
10-13-2009, 02:47 PM
Congratulations! I can't wait until I have kids! Everything you describe seems so wonderful. Best wishes!
Well, we have always had the boy name picked out, Jack Houston (and then our last name)...so we decided well, to pick a girls name out just in case....I think we are deciding on Julia. I really like the name Reese for the middle name, but DH isn't too big on that name. So far, not bad, we have agreed on everything else...we will just have to brain storm for the middle name!
gwenshack
10-13-2009, 10:35 PM
Aww, I like the names Jack and Julia! :)
Houston is a great middle name - I don't know if you'd considered this, but it could be great for a girl too.
Aww, I like the names Jack and Julia! :)
Houston is a great middle name - I don't know if you'd considered this, but it could be great for a girl too.
I have actually thought of that too...I will mention it to DH. He really wants to honor his grandfather, so if this is our only kid (he thinks two, I think not)..this would definatly be the way to do it!
uptowngirl
10-14-2009, 10:20 AM
I don't know how I missed this thread!! Congratulations!
How exciting to feel movement - that is a part of pregnancy I am really looking forward to (and having DH rub my feet, which he won't do until then - haha!)! I love the names that you have picked out - Cute and classic at the same time. :)
Nekochanpurr
10-15-2009, 04:14 AM
Aww, i <3 the names you picked out. :)
Well, I am 16w 2d today. I have a dr. appt Thursday for blood work to check to see if there is any spinal deformaties and check for downsyndrome. I hope all goes well. :crossfingers: I should hear the heart beat again which will be nice. :)
I think I was shot down on another middle name which I think is so cute...Julia Emerson...he says Emerson sounds like a mans name...uh, no ut's Teri Hatcher's daughter name! (But I won't tell him that! lol):parp:
Well, I am 16w 2d today. I have a dr. appt Thursday for blood work to check to see if there is any spinal deformaties and check for downsyndrome. I hope all goes well. :crossfingers: I should hear the heart beat again which will be nice. :)
I think I was shot down on another middle name which I think is so cute...Julia Emerson...he says Emerson sounds like a mans name...uh, no ut's Teri Hatcher's daughter name! (But I won't tell him that! lol):parp:
Awwww I think Julia Emerson is a beautiful name! I never would have thought of it as a girl name, but put after Julia I think it's adorable :)
Well I had my monthly check up today, as was told by the dr to not eat so much! I gained 5 pounds since my last visit! (But between the last visit and 2 visits ago, I didn't gain anything!) I got to hear the heartbeat which was nice.
Bummer thing is, I thought i was going in for blood work to check on Down sydrome and spinal deformaties and they said they don't do blood work in the office. (Again, that's what i thought I was getting done today!) So, I went to Quest Diagnostics signed in, and there was a kid with a surgical mask on, God only knows what he has, standing there. So I wait, wait wait, my name gets called and I go up give them my paperwork and they said Quest closes at 4! It's in the hospital, come on! So, tomorrow after work I have to run and get the blood work done. What a bummer.
Good thing is, in 4 weeks I will see the baby on the ultrasound and HOPEFULLY (knock on wood its cooperating) that we can see what the sex is!
Oh, I wish I knew this before getting pregnant so it wouldn't be such a surprise...what the heck is with the stabbing pains in the boobs? OUCH! (Yes, I know what it is, but still...OUCH!)
Goin2thechapel
10-22-2009, 08:44 PM
YAY for 4 more weeks until ultrasound!!!! That's awesome!!!!
BUT, I have to agree that it sucks that you need to go BACK for bloodwork. And I read that you're feeling movement?!?!! HOW COOL!!!!
I can't wait to find out what you're having!!! That's sucky you have to go all the way back just to get your blood drawn. What a PITA.
Heywie
10-23-2009, 01:48 PM
UGH! Get it together hospital!
On the other hand, I'm so excited to see what you're having too! I really hope he/she cooperates and you can find out!!!
Qtpie
10-27-2009, 12:06 AM
good luck with the bloodwork, maybe the little boy in the waiting room has an immune defficaiancy so needs to protect self from other germs. Cant wait to hear what your having.
Last night during the night I reached over and grabbed a drink of water...after I was done, I just felt the baby moving around..it just made me smile. (He/she is like quit moving I am sleeping in here!... lol)
good luck with the bloodwork, maybe the little boy in the waiting room has an immune defficaiancy so needs to protect self from other germs. Cant wait to hear what your having.
So far I haven't heard anything, I will give the dr office a call tomorrow to see if they have any results back...I wouldn't think it would take a long time to get them...blood work was on Friday.
NOTKT
10-28-2009, 01:49 AM
Last night during the night I reached over and grabbed a drink of water...after I was done, I just felt the baby moving around..it just made me smile. (He/she is like quit moving I am sleeping in here!... lol)
Hehe, that is so cute!
I can't remember, are you going to find out the sex of the baby?
Hehe, that is so cute!
I can't remember, are you going to find out the sex of the baby?
Yeah, I'm not one for secrets. I hope it cooperates!
Awwww that's so sweet you were able to feel the baby when you woke up in the night. Hey, it's tomorrow - any word from the doc?
Awwww that's so sweet you were able to feel the baby when you woke up in the night. Hey, it's tomorrow - any word from the doc?
I have a call out to them right now. The receptionist didn't think the blood work results had come back, but they said someone would call.
Well, my blood work came back good! No deformaties or DS! Yeah!!!!:p
WOOHOO!!! That's great news!!!! Congrats :confetti:
gwenshack
10-29-2009, 04:51 PM
Well, my blood work came back good! No deformaties or DS! Yeah!!!!:p
Awesome. Great news!
Ok, I can't wait. I have 18 more days till the ultra sound to see if its a boy or a girl. I just can't wait!
Oh how exciting Dani!!!! I'm excited for you!!
savepaws
11-03-2009, 10:28 AM
OMG how exciting! I hope the next 18 days fly by!!
gwenshack
11-03-2009, 04:53 PM
18 more days! :confetti:
P.S. We did some organizing and moved your journal to the journal section of Family Planning - just as a head's up...;)
Heywie
11-04-2009, 06:11 PM
That is so exciting!!! I'm sure it will fly by, although it may not feel like it to you!
Qtpie
11-04-2009, 07:24 PM
how exciting, do you have any feelings as to what the baby is?
how exciting, do you have any feelings as to what the baby is?
I think its a boy...I have told everyone at work since I found out that I believe its a boy.
I have had no food adversions, no morning sickness, carrying low, no cravings. (Could I get any luckier?)
gwenshack
11-04-2009, 10:24 PM
I think its a boy...I have told everyone at work since I found out that I believe its a boy.
I have had no food adversions, no morning sickness, carrying low, no cravings. (Could I get any luckier?)
That is pretty lucky! :coolblue:
That is pretty lucky! :coolblue:
Knock on wood, cross your fingers it stays this way! :crossfingers:
Ninedays9
11-05-2009, 07:41 AM
That is exciting that you'll find out the sex soon (well, probably not soon enough for you). I can only hope that when I get pregnant in the future, it's as tolerable a pregnancy as you are having. :)
uptowngirl
11-05-2009, 11:12 AM
I think its a boy...I have told everyone at work since I found out that I believe its a boy.
I have had no food adversions, no morning sickness, carrying low, no cravings. (Could I get any luckier?)
And you look cute too - not fair!! LOL!
Heywie
11-05-2009, 12:25 PM
Sounds like you'll be one of those women that enjoy being pregnant!
Has it been 18 days yet?! LOL I'm impatient!
And you look cute too - not fair!! LOL!
LOL...thanks!
Sounds like you'll be one of those women that enjoy being pregnant!
Has it been 18 days yet?! LOL I'm impatient!
Your impatient? Try being in my shoes! lol
Ok, less than 2 weeks till we find out. I am just so excited! My mom and dad are coming out here for Thanksgiivng and I am hoping to have her help with my registry.
So, far I have been feeling really good, though Saturday I woke up and was in a little pain due to the round ligaments stretching...just had to "walk it off" then I felt better.
21 more weeks to go!
Ok, less than 2 weeks till we find out. I am just so excited! My mom and dad are coming out here for Thanksgiivng and I am hoping to have her help with my registry.
So, far I have been feeling really good, though Saturday I woke up and was in a little pain due to the round ligaments stretching...just had to "walk it off" then I felt better.
21 more weeks to go!
Oh my gosh Dani you're already at the halfway point!!!!!! How exciting :)
savepaws
11-10-2009, 11:34 AM
That's awesome you've had such an easy pregnancy so far!!! I hope I can be that lucky!
Oh my gosh Dani you're already at the halfway point!!!!!! How exciting :)
I know. SCARY! lol.
That's awesome you've had such an easy pregnancy so far!!! I hope I can be that lucky!
Knocking on wood and crossing my fingers for you!
Brian's Bride
11-11-2009, 08:25 AM
Congratulations on making it to the 1/2 way point!!
One week from today and we will hopefully see if its a boy or a girl! I can't wait...I hope that this week goes by FAST!
gwenshack
11-14-2009, 08:27 PM
Yay! I can't wait to find out! :baby:
Yay! I can't wait to find out! :baby:
Me either! ( I love the icons...lol!)
Qtpie
11-14-2009, 11:15 PM
oh how exciting, good luck. Cant wait to find out.
savepaws
11-15-2009, 11:52 AM
Yay!!!! I can't wait!!!
Well, everynight I feel quiet a bit of movement...and today Doug felt the baby for the first time. :)
Qtpie
11-15-2009, 09:46 PM
Well, everynight I feel quiet a bit of movement...and today Doug felt the baby for the first time. :)
I remember when James felt the baby for the first time, I was super excited.
Yay! That's so exciting that Doug felt the movement too. You'll be finding out the sex so soon as well. Lots of exciting stuff going on!
Yay! That's so exciting that Doug felt the movement too. You'll be finding out the sex so soon as well. Lots of exciting stuff going on!
Yeah originally my dr.'s appt was for this Thursday, but for some reason or another I changed it to Saturday...Doh! (Can't remember why!) But we are so excited!
savepaws
11-16-2009, 10:51 AM
Awww, thats awesome you are feeling the baby move & so cool that DH got to feel it too! That must be amazing!!
Ok, Saturday cannot get here fast enough! I wanna know what I am having!!!!!
ikkin510
11-19-2009, 01:38 PM
I'm feeling boy for you at the moment dani.... What time is your appointment Saturday?
uptowngirl
11-19-2009, 01:49 PM
I have a boy vibe for you too! Come on Saturday - hurry up!!
Yep, boy vibe here too...
NOTKT
11-19-2009, 04:22 PM
I'm gonna say you are definitely having a girl. :)
SkippyNXC
11-19-2009, 05:31 PM
I'm gonna say i think there's about a 50% chance ur having a boy....
Ok, I could just scream. I get a call from my dr's office and they had to cancel my appointment due to an "office transition". I am sure that its because of insurance and the death of my doctor and the new lady taking over...but still....why this weekend!?!?? :realmad:
They told me to call back next Wednesday to schedule something, that they weren't taking appointments at this time. Again, I could scream or cry...maybe both.
So, hopefully... :crossfingers: I can at least get in on Wednesday.
I still think its a boy...and I hope that the little bean cooperates! ;)
amisteratwisterandme
11-19-2009, 07:27 PM
How frustrating for you guys! It's not like you haven't already been waiting 5 months :realmad:
I think it has to be a boy to keep things even around here. I sure hope you get an appointment Wednesday.
No no no no no! I can't believe that...I'm sorry!
I'm thinking boy too, by the way. :coolblue:
Heywie
11-19-2009, 08:05 PM
UGH That's awful!!!
I'm so sorry you have to wait! We were all waiting to find out with you!!!
UGH That's awful!!!
I'm so sorry you have to wait! We were all waiting to find out with you!!!
Yeah, me too..I am really bummed...but at least its only to find out the sex of the baby..and nothing is wrong so that is the good in all of this. :) (But I still can't wait...I had a dream the other night and totally saw his face...but then again, I've said it was a he since I found out I was pregnant! lol)
Qtpie
11-19-2009, 08:17 PM
argh, i cant believe they canceled your appointment, I totally would have cried.
ikkin510
11-19-2009, 09:02 PM
Really? Uhg, how frustrating. Expecially since you can't even call to reschedule until Wednesday! I hope you can get in right away!
NOOOOO that's jacked up! So if this new doctor is taking over, what's to keep you from getting a different doctor? Just a thought..... that really stinks :(
gwenshack
11-19-2009, 11:37 PM
What a bummer! We're an impatient bunch! You saw how we bombarded Keely all day today!! :rofl:
NOOOOO that's jacked up! So if this new doctor is taking over, what's to keep you from getting a different doctor? Just a thought..... that really stinks :(
I've been debating this one actually since my original dr. died. But, I still am not sure that I want to leave, I think that the office is just screwed up now trying to figure everything out with him being gone. Plus being 5 1/2 months preggo, not sure if anyone else would take me at this point.
savepaws
11-20-2009, 12:04 PM
Oh shoot, thats too bad! I hope they don't make you wait too much longer. I was really excited to find out, I can only imagine how anxious you are to find out!!!
I've been debating this one actually since my original dr. died. But, I still am not sure that I want to leave, I think that the office is just screwed up now trying to figure everything out with him being gone. Plus being 5 1/2 months preggo, not sure if anyone else would take me at this point.
Why wouldn't they take you? I would think they'd welcome new patients :doh: . Either way, I hope you get everything figured out without too much hassle. :hug:
I switched doctors at about 4 months and they said that they have taken women even at like 37 weeks as long as they got all of the medical records and feel confident that they can adequately care for the new patient. If you feel like you need to, go ahead and take a look around!
Why wouldn't they take you? I would think they'd welcome new patients :doh: . Either way, I hope you get everything figured out without too much hassle. :hug:
I actually made a call to another dr's office today. :) The nurse is supposed to call me early next week, so hopefully something good will come out of this. :)
I actually made a call to another dr's office today. :) The nurse is supposed to call me early next week, so hopefully something good will come out of this. :)
Oh yay!!! :crossfingers: for you!
uptowngirl
11-21-2009, 12:17 PM
I checked your thread thinking "yay it's Saturday!!" What a bummer to have your appointment cancelled!!
I hope you can get another one scheduled soon!
I checked your thread thinking "yay it's Saturday!!" What a bummer to have your appointment cancelled!!
I hope you can get another one scheduled soon!
Yeah, were bummed too! They said to call on Wednesday to schedule an appointment.. (WT?)...but anyways, hopefully the week after Thanksgiving we willget an appointment....then to switch dr's offices! lol
Well, still waiting for the new nurse to call today, hopefully i hear something..I am sure they are super busy with the holiday this week. Tomorrow I will call my existing dr for an ultra sound appointment, shooting for Monday (in my head anyways!)
Yesterday at work we had a Thanksgiving luncheon, and I ate like a pig and I still feel like a pig. But man it was good! :)
I feel the baby move around quite a bit, it just makes me smile.
amisteratwisterandme
11-24-2009, 11:28 AM
That has to be a huge let down. Hopefully you will get in for that u/s soon!
No need to go to the Doc though. :lafhard:
It's a BOY!!!!
So far I'm 1 for 1. Let's see if I can be 2 for 2
That has to be a huge let down. Hopefully you will get in for that u/s soon!
No need to go to the Doc though. :lafhard:
It's a BOY!!!!
So far I'm 1 for 1. Let's see if I can be 2 for 2
I have to agree! I believe with Haley and Dani we're going to be seeing a lot of Blue!
gwenshack
11-24-2009, 11:41 AM
You know, I don't know about Dani...I'm still undecided on this one. I do think Haley will have a boy - I think Nichole will too. I think Danielle is gonna have a girl. Sarah I'm not sure but I'm thinking boy. But Dani...part of me really thinks there's a girl here. :bbconfused:
savepaws
11-24-2009, 12:03 PM
Hmmm I'm not sure. If the trend we've been having keeps up (boy, girl, boy, girl) then Dani's gonna have a boy!
Good news, the nurse at the new dr's office called and I have my ultra sound on Monday!!!!!! I am so excited and they were so nice!!!!
Anyways, I still think its a boy. :)
Good news, the nurse at the new dr's office called and I have my ultra sound on Monday!!!!!! I am so excited and they were so nice!!!!
Anyways, I still think its a boy. :)
WOOHOOO!!!!!! I am so glad for you Dani!!! That's awesome they accommodated you so quickly! :confetti:
Heywie
11-24-2009, 07:07 PM
That is great news! You better believe this holiday weekend is going to fly by! Monday will be here before you know it and we can all celebrate!
savepaws
11-24-2009, 07:16 PM
That is super fantastic news!!! Yay!!! :confetti: I can't wait!
WOOHOOO!!!!!! I am so glad for you Dani!!! That's awesome they accommodated you so quickly! :confetti:
Oh I know, they were all very nice..plus they have 8 doctors and 4 nurses on staff...my other place had 1 doctor, 1 midwife and 2 practicing physicans.
Qtpie
11-24-2009, 08:42 PM
yay, i wi8ll definetly be checking this thread all day on monday. good luck.
yay, i wi8ll definetly be checking this thread all day on monday. good luck.
I am thinking that I will take the day off, I still have 7 days to take yet this year!! lol
Heywie
11-24-2009, 10:10 PM
I think it's well worth it! You'll want to celebrate for sure!
gwenshack
11-24-2009, 10:25 PM
Monday Monday Monday! :confetti:
Tomorrow is the big day!!! Whoo-hoo! I can't wait to find out what it is!
I think its a boy, what do you think?
I agree, I'm thinking boy! :yesnod:
It was good talking to you on FB this morning! I can't wait to find out tomorrow!
Boy vote here too!!! I can't wait to hear what you're having! What time is your appointment?
amisteratwisterandme
11-29-2009, 11:58 PM
My vote is in....I think boy also...
Heywie
11-30-2009, 02:57 AM
I'm not positive on this one, but I'm leaning towards boy because you've had such strong feelings in that direction since the beginning!
I can't wait to hear the news!
Boy vote here too!!! I can't wait to hear what you're having! What time is your appointment?
My appt is at 8:30 CST, I don't know if I will be able to get on here or not after my appt as I have to get to work asap...but I will try...otherwise the answer will be at 5!
Brian's Bride
11-30-2009, 09:58 AM
Did I vote for boy already?! Can't wait to find out what you're having!!
Ok, I'm back!!!! IT'S A BOY!!!!!!!!
savepaws
11-30-2009, 11:36 AM
OMG!! Yay!! :confetti: :confetti: :confetti:
Congrats!!! I'm so excited I guessed right! I don't think that's ever happened!! :D
brendalin
11-30-2009, 11:37 AM
Ok, I'm back!!!! IT'S A BOY!!!!!!!!
YAH!!!! Congratulations!!!! How exciting!
Heywie
11-30-2009, 12:24 PM
Congrats!!! You knew it all along! This is amazing!!!!
starsthrumysoul
11-30-2009, 12:32 PM
Oh my goodness CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! Wow, we're going to have a lot of lil boys on this board pretty soon :)
NOTKT
11-30-2009, 05:17 PM
Wonderful news! Congrats! How did the rest of the appointment go?
Yayyyyy congrats!!!! Right again on the guess heheeee :)
Brian's Bride
11-30-2009, 07:10 PM
Yay for boys!!! Congratulations!!
Wonderful news! Congrats! How did the rest of the appointment go?
Well I am going to a new doctor's office and just met with the ultra sound tech this morning...she was so nice!!!!!
She said that everything looks great with the baby, it was amazing to see everything on the t.v. screen, from his brain, spine, lips, heart, feet and everything in between. Right now he weighs 1 lb 3 oz. And baby Jack looks just like his dad!
I have another dr appt on Thursday to meet with the doctor and so far I am pleasantly pleased as is my husband.
NOTKT
12-01-2009, 12:46 AM
Aww, baby Jack! That's so great the new office has been so accommodating and nice!
Oh, I'm a little teary eyed! Yay for a boy! I'm glad you got to experience the ultrasound today....it's so neat.
uptowngirl
12-01-2009, 03:28 PM
I am just getting caught up from being out of town - and I am so excited!! Yay! A BOY!!!
That is awesome that your new doctor seems to be working out so well!
So, today I am at work and my immediate boss comes down the hallway and says he has a question....(I am up front making copies by my friend)...he asks if we are going to circumsize (sp) the baby. Now give me a break, who asks that? I said I'm not answering that. That's nobody's business especially that butthead!
NOTKT
12-01-2009, 09:35 PM
Wow! That's ummmm a little too personal. Why would he ask such a question?!!?!?
Qtpie
12-01-2009, 09:39 PM
just got online to check your journal. congratulations on your little boy.
So, today I am at work and my immediate boss comes down the hallway and says he has a question....(I am up front making copies by my friend)...he asks if we are going to circumsize (sp) the baby. Now give me a break, who asks that? I said I'm not answering that. That's nobody's business especially that butthead!
Um... that is out of line! Good for you for not answering! Talk about a discrimination suit waiting to happen. I mean, not necessarily you, but if he asked the wrong person something like that he'd be in big doo doo!
Brian's Bride
12-01-2009, 11:22 PM
Just wait until random people ask if you plan on breastfeeding! :boggle:
Um... that is out of line! Good for you for not answering! Talk about a discrimination suit waiting to happen. I mean, not necessarily you, but if he asked the wrong person something like that he'd be in big doo doo!
With the comments I have had from him prior, I could own the company! lol
Just wait until random people ask if you plan on breastfeeding! :boggle:
Oh I would be mortified!
brendalin
12-02-2009, 07:41 AM
So, today I am at work and my immediate boss comes down the hallway and says he has a question....(I am up front making copies by my friend)...he asks if we are going to circumsize (sp) the baby. Now give me a break, who asks that? I said I'm not answering that. That's nobody's business especially that butthead!
Wow, that is not very appropriate work talk :boggle: ..... what a wierdo!
Wow, that is not very appropriate work talk :boggle: ..... what a wierdo!
I know..and he always talks about his daughter who won a sexual harrasment lawsuit.....he's odd.(gross and fat too)
I guess I will have to remind him of the lawsuit that his daughter had won maybe it will trigger something in his head.
Today I met with my new doctor to go over the ultra sound that I had on Monday and all I can say is that I love the new facility and doctor that I have! He is so nice as is the rest of his staff! He said everything looks great and I am measuring just right. Jack's little heart beat was 150 BPM.
I called the dr office before my appointment to see if they had gotten my old records sent over from my old doctor, as of yet they had not. So I called the old dr's office, and guess what!?!?! They closed the doors and the answering machine says that they are not making any appointments and to find a new doctor! lol But it did say to leave a message on where to send your records too, so I did that. But man, I wonder what happened with that office! I feel sorry for people that are on the brink of giving birth and wondering what they are going to do! At least I found a new place that I am happy with, cause last Wednesday is the day the old dr's office wanted me to call back and schedule my ultra sound...doesn't look like it would have been for this week either with that track record!
Oh wow Dani I'm glad you got out of there before they closed their doors on ya!! And that is awesome you've now got a doc/office you like!!
Oh my goodness! Good job following your instincts and finding a few doctor. I'm so glad that your appointment went well.
Today I was on the radio!!!! A local station does the Brighter Side of Life on Friday's and people call in and tell everyone what made there day/week...anyways I was picked and I said that we found out we are having a boy! It made me smile to share that with the whole Chicagoland area! lol
Anyways, I was snooping around on Target's website and found the cutest baby bedding (fits me well! It has dogs on it) Here's the link...
http://www.target.com/Bananafish-Spot-Baby-Collection/dp/B000VT0NVG/ref=sc_pgp_r_12_0_15810461/177-9124822-8562066?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1
Just don't let my MIL know that there is wall paper border! I am sure she'd buy it (no way would we put border up, not our taste)...lol
gwenshack
12-04-2009, 08:51 PM
How fun! You (and the baby) are famous! :rofl: That's really sweet that you got to share your happy news. :)
NOTKT
12-05-2009, 12:06 AM
I LOVE the bedding, its so cute!
Puppies n Plaid!! Cute, cute, cute!
FutureKelley
12-06-2009, 01:45 AM
Congratulations on having a boy!!!
And I love the bedding set as well. :)
Well, today I am 6 months along! I will have Doug try and take a belly picture today...
It really has been going fast! In 3 months the little guys will be here!
I just had to say, that at 6 + months pregnant, I feel GREAT! Other than getting tired when trying to pick up/clean house..nothing a little nap can't fix!
I have my glucose test in 4 weeks, not really looking forward to it. bleah.
As of today 3 1/2 weeks after I submitted my paperwork for my old dr's office to forward my records, my new dr' s office has not received them....I am going to scream...if I don't hear anything by the end of the week, I will call the hospital and make a complaint..don't know what good it will do, as the office closed shop. :( Oh well, I know they have to give them out, but just the amount of time that has passed is insane.
I'm so glad you're having a happy pregnancy!
How frustrating 'bout the paperwork :irked: I hope they get that taken care of for you.
WEll, I couldn't take it...I called the hospital to make the complaint today...there response was "all dr's office are invidually owned and operated so there is nothing that they could do." If nothing is received before Christmas, I will file a complaint with the state of IL. Ugh.
WEll, I couldn't take it...I called the hospital to make the complaint today...there response was "all dr's office are invidually owned and operated so there is nothing that they could do." If nothing is received before Christmas, I will file a complaint with the state of IL. Ugh.
It ain't like you have enough to worry about with being pregnant and all, they gotta run you through the wringer just to get your medical files. How lame!
It ain't like you have enough to worry about with being pregnant and all, they gotta run you through the wringer just to get your medical files. How lame!
Get this! Today I accidently left my cell phone in my truck, when I figured that out I went outside to get it, there was a voice mail from my old dr. They are going to charge me $60 for my records! i was floored, needless to say, I left a message for them to return my call...we'll see what happens from here..if it wasn't for them closing shop I wouldn't need them (well, they don't know I was looking for another dr, but that's not the point...lol) :)
Get this! Today I accidently left my cell phone in my truck, when I figured that out I went outside to get it, there was a voice mail from my old dr. They are going to charge me $60 for my records! i was floored, needless to say, I left a message for them to return my call...we'll see what happens from here..if it wasn't for them closing shop I wouldn't need them (well, they don't know I was looking for another dr, but that's not the point...lol) :)
SCR*W THAT! They can't charge you for your records, that's lame! I hope you get them without having to pay that money - I'd be livid!! I AM livid!! That's rediculous!!
Qtpie
12-15-2009, 01:32 PM
Is it legal for them to charge you for YOUR records, I mean technically dont the records belong to you?
Is it legal for them to charge you for YOUR records, I mean technically dont the records belong to you?
I think it's more of a "we're going to charge you for our time, ink and paper" type of thing. I mean, if you're requesting your records several times a year or something like that, then I can see them charging you. But it seems this is the first time you've asked for them - they shouldn't charge you.
NOTKT
12-15-2009, 04:22 PM
Can you pick them up and deliver to the new doctor yourself?
SkippyNXC
12-15-2009, 06:15 PM
i believe, i could be wrong, but i believe it is ILLEGAL to charge to send your records to another doctor... esp if you state that you can't afford it...
SkippyNXC
12-15-2009, 06:18 PM
never mind i lied:
The practitioner shall be reimbursed by the person requesting such records at the time of such copying, for all reasonable expenses, including the costs of independent copy service companies, incurred by the practitioner in connection with such copying not to exceed:
a $22.28 handling charge for processing the request for copies
$0.84 cents per page for the first through 25th pages
$0.56 cents per page for the 26th through 50th pages
$0.28 cents per page for all pages in excess of 50
the charge shall not exceed $1.39 per page for any copies made from microfiche or microfilm
and actual shipping costs These rates shall be automatically adjusted as set forth in Section 8-2006. The physician or other practitioner may, however, charge for the reasonable cost of all duplication of record material or information that cannot routinely be copied or duplicated on a standard commercial photocopy machine such as x- ray films or pictures.
savepaws
12-15-2009, 06:30 PM
That's bull cr@p!!! I can't believe they are charging YOU for the records that need to be sent to your new doctor because THEY closed the doors on you without any warning. I guess if that is how they run their business, I guess I can't say I'm surprised they can't keep the place open.
Nekochanpurr
12-15-2009, 07:49 PM
Get this! Today I accidently left my cell phone in my truck, when I figured that out I went outside to get it, there was a voice mail from my old dr. They are going to charge me $60 for my records! i was floored, needless to say, I left a message for them to return my call...we'll see what happens from here..if it wasn't for them closing shop I wouldn't need them (well, they don't know I was looking for another dr, but that's not the point...lol) :)
OMG. Thats so MESSED UP!!! I hope you can get your files without getting charged! Specially $60!!!!! :realmad:
I think it's more of a "we're going to charge you for our time, ink and paper" type of thing. I mean, if you're requesting your records several times a year or something like that, then I can see them charging you. But it seems this is the first time you've asked for them - they shouldn't charge you.
I left the girl a message to call me back, haven't heard anything back yet. I am going to tell them the same thing you said, after all , they are my records...if they throw a stink I will tell them I will come down there and make my own copies...what a crock after all the stuff they had pulled! :realmad:
i believe, i could be wrong, but i believe it is ILLEGAL to charge to send your records to another doctor... esp if you state that you can't afford it...
I wanted a copy of my records for myself as well, so just incase this happens i would have my own file. She never once mentioned about sending them to my new doctor..as of yesterday they didn't receive them, and all the paper work, there voice mail and website says nothing about charging for making copies.
All my new doctor wanted was the pre-natel information...but i have had surgeries and such that I wanted on record.
Still no word from them? How lame.... it's not like they have a reputation to uphold anymore, but still... come awn people!!
WEll, yesterday I finally had it, so I typed a letter and faxed it to the old dr's office, not even a couple hours later I get a call on my cell phone from them! They said that they are sending both myself and new doctor my records that they were going out today and there is no charge. :)
Last night was fun, we went Christmas shopping and were looking at baby clothes..I bought a little onsies that says AC/DC on it....its so cute! (My husband is a HUGE fan), we were laughing all night.
ikkin510
12-19-2009, 09:37 AM
I'm so glad yo finally got a response and that they were sending the paperwork no charge!!!
Glad you had a fun night out with hubby too!
Nekochanpurr
12-19-2009, 12:38 PM
Thank goodness they didn't charge you!!
Thank goodness they didn't charge you!!
OH I know, like I want to spend $60 on copies!
Awww I'm so glad that you had a fun time out shopping with the hubby. That's so sweet!
Ok, my sweet tooth is getting the best of me! Yesterday I needed candy..so I bough Whoppers...those are now gone....just got back from the store and bought Lofthouse sugar cookies..just polished off 2! (I will put the rest in the freezer for safe keeping!) But, man are they ever good! :)
I had a few sweet tooth days last week. I was just not satisfied!
Heywie
12-21-2009, 01:33 AM
Tell me about it! It doesn't help that I baked cookies for Christmas gifts... one cookie for the gift, one cookie for me...
Haha...that's the only way to do it! ;)
FutureKelley
12-24-2009, 12:44 PM
At least you didn't go out and buy yourself an entire cake to eat. :bbredface:
At least you didn't go out and buy yourself an entire cake to eat. :bbredface:
LOL, I can't say that I haven't thought about it though!
Well, we just got home from our Christmas trip to Michigan and Buffalo last night. We had a really good time visiting everyone.
We did receive alot of baby stuff which I was extremly happy about.
We ended up doing a dog rescue on our way home, one of my friends from Agility School was looking for a transporter to p/u a gordon setter who was 12 years old (the owner passed away a couple of weeks ago), so we brought her from Buffalo to Chicago, she was a really sweet dog and is going to a great home.
On another note, on Christmas Day, my nutty sister in law (whom I haven't seen in about 2 years) walks in and told me that I am huge! She said she wasn't that big when she was pregnant w/ my neice (19 years ago!). I said, Uh, my doctor says I am right on track ...then she asked me how far along I am! (SHe's nuts I say, nuts!) (And a Merry Christmas to you too!)
Heywie
12-30-2009, 11:18 PM
LOL! You're bigger than me when I was pregnant - wait, how far along are you?! That's so weird!!! People say the strangest things when you are preggo! Sounds like you had a nice holiday though, all things considered!
Qtpie
12-31-2009, 01:38 AM
LoL, your bigger than me, and she doesnt even know how far along you are. LoL.
savepaws
12-31-2009, 10:30 AM
Awww, that was nice of you to help the dog. That is so sad its owner passed away. I'm glad the dog found a good home though.
I'm glad that your trip went well! Yeah, I've had about 5 complete strangers ask if I was having twins! Women just carry differently!!
I'm glad that your trip went well! Yeah, I've had about 5 complete strangers ask if I was having twins! Women just carry differently!!
OMG, Gasp!!!
I know, right?! LOL The last instance was when we were registering at Target last week. I'm glad that Chad got to witness it! I turned to him and said, "See? I told you!".
WEll, I am 27 weeks today...and boy oh boy, the little guy is wearing me out!
It doesn't take much for me to get tired or a sore back nowadays! Tomorrow is my first day back to work in 2 weeks, sorta looking forward to it..sorta not..with the month end/year end stuff, plus we have a HUGE project that is coming up in the spring that requires alot of background checking on our field employees, try wrangling up 22 people whom you never see and see if you can hit the January 15 deadline..this is going to be a challange..good thing I will have a little bit of help on this. I will be glad when its over though.
We went shopping today to look at strollers and pack n play's..that can be very over whelming! I have no idea what I am actually looking at..plus with clothes and stuff...not sure how much/sizes to buy, any help is greatly appreciated!
Here is a picture of Jack's baby bib we got from the in-laws for Christmas...it is so cute!...
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll61/dani073/DSC00344-1.jpg
I will try and see if Doug will take a belly picture of me...I feel like a cow right now! Mooo!
Heywie
01-04-2010, 12:12 AM
LOL, you crack me up!
I was also overwhelmed by all the options when registering, but I think I'm finally getting more comfortable with it! My brother just had a baby and they got the Graco Newborn Napper pack n play and they absolutely love it. They put their daughter in the napper and they turn on the vibrator and she just sleeps away! I liked other patterns more, but the fact that they love it so much made me choose it for my registry too!
As for clothing, I have been advised not to bother registering for clothes, aside from a few packages of onesies. Many of the stores you will register at will change their clothing seasonally and your friends/family won't be able to find the right items you wanted. Also, people love to buy clothes and will just buy things they think are cute without your input!
I'm going to look into that Pack n Play you mentioned, Haley! Somebody posted a list of things to register for that they had compiled in another journal. Was it Nikki? Yeah, I heard the same thing about registering for clothes.
We registered like a month ago and were so overwhelmed. We left the store not feeling very confident in our choices. That's when I started researching and made a list of everything that we needed. I went through a Babies R Us registry guide and tailored it to our needs. We went back yesterday and just erased everything we had previously done and started over. I had my list with me and we felt so much more organized and knowledgeable. It was such a difference from the first time!
We registered for a simpler pack n play (unless we change to the one Haley mentioned!). It's a unisex elephant design that's about $70. I didn't think that we needed all of the extra doodads, but I might be wrong! :blink: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3687549
For our stroller, we registered for a Graco one that we could snap our Graco infant carseat into. Then we she's older we can use the stroller without the carseat attached. http://www.target.com/1757975-Spree-Stroller-Brooke/dp/B0020VZ99E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&searchView=grid5&frombrowse=0&node=1038576&keywords=graco%20spree&field_browse=1038576&searchSize=30&id=1757975%20Spree%20Stroller%20Brooke&field_availability=-2&refinementHistory=subjectbin%2Ctarget_com_age%2Cta rget_com_gender-bin%2Ctarget_com_character-bin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&searchNodeID=1038576&field_launch-date=-1y&searchRank=target104545&searchPage=1&field_keywords=graco%20spree. I'm planning on baby wearing so I don't know how often we'll use it, but I think it will be great when we do use it!
ikkin510
01-04-2010, 12:43 PM
The simple pack and play is really all that is a must have. As long as it has the bassinet part (which the one you picked does) it works. The extras are nice but not nessasarly needed.
VERY cute stroller!!
I will have to grab that registry list I posted and make it's own little post for it so others can easily find it if interested.
Thanks for you guy's input! It really is appreciated!
Today, first day back to work....bleah! I was told like I had gained some weight....uh I hope so, i am almost 7 months pregnant! lol
I ended up going to a resale shop for some maternity pants..though i think I bought the ones for when you "just find out and not ready for the panel on the pants"..those darn things feel like they are going to fall off of me when I walk..I will return them this week and get the ones I actually need..until then, its my "un-zippered pants with the bella band". (I hate it when clothes don't feel right!!!!)
All in all i am doing good. I have a dr's appt on Wednesday (and in no way shape or form and I going to look at that scale...there should be a law that you can't weigh a pregnant person after the holidays.) Next week, I am supposed to get the glucose test done..I don't think that I have anything to worry about on that one, at least I hope not. :)
Heywie
01-04-2010, 09:29 PM
Haha! I had my doc appt after the holidays, too, and I'd gained a little weight, but I'm still on track! Don't worry too much! By the time I'm 7 months, I'm also going to avoid looking at the scale though... I don't think it's good for morale to see myself heavier than I've ever been in my life! LOL
I have a huge pair of jeans with the panel that goes up to my ribs! I like the way that it hugs my belly. I was never one to wear low rise jeans though! I'm having the glucose test done next week too and am definitely not looking forward to stepping on the scale either. I feel ya, hun! :hearts:
gwenshack
01-06-2010, 02:50 AM
I hope you had a Happy Birthday!! :toast: :confetti:
Yesterday I had a doctor's appointment, granted he was an hour late seeing me...but everything was fine...heartbeat was 139 bpm and I am right on track (even weight wise...I DID NOT WANT TO STEP ON THAT SCALE!)
I have an ultra sound coming up on the 20th so I am excited to see Jack again!
Heywie
01-07-2010, 12:36 PM
See! You were all worried about the scale for no reason!
Yay for another ultrasound! I still need to scan my u/s pics and post them!
*Yay* for a good appointment! I am so glad that you're having another ultrasound. That must be exciting!
You've just give me hope that maybe I haven't gained a much as I think either. I'm not gonna get my hopes up too much though!! :lafhard:
Well, I will spill the beans... I normally weigh 143 *sigh*..but after I found out I was pregnant I lost a few pounds and was down to 136...yesterday I was 166...so TECHNICALLY I gained 22 pounds if I am to go by my normal weight.
My friend has already gained 50 lbs and she has 2 more months to go! YIKES.
I hope it comes off just as easily as it when on....yeah right! lol
amisteratwisterandme
01-07-2010, 06:11 PM
Well, I will spill the beans... I normally weigh 143 *sigh*..but after I found out I was pregnant I lost a few pounds and was down to 136...yesterday I was 166...so TECHNICALLY I gained 22 pounds if I am to go by my normal weight.
My friend has already gained 50 lbs and she has 2 more months to go! YIKES.
I hope it comes off just as easily as it when on....yeah right! lol
22 pounds doesn't seem so bad. Little Jack will be worth all the trouble. My co-worker, bless her heart, gained over 72 pounds during her pregnancy.
I've seen your pictures and you are beautiful. Keep eating healthy and you will be fine.
22 pounds doesn't seem so bad. Little Jack will be worth all the trouble. My co-worker, bless her heart, gained over 72 pounds during her pregnancy.
I've seen your pictures and you are beautiful. Keep eating healthy and you will be fine.
thank you! :)
FutureKelley
01-07-2010, 08:56 PM
Well, I will spill the beans... I normally weigh 143 *sigh*..but after I found out I was pregnant I lost a few pounds and was down to 136...yesterday I was 166...so TECHNICALLY I gained 22 pounds if I am to go by my normal weight.
My friend has already gained 50 lbs and she has 2 more months to go! YIKES.
I hope it comes off just as easily as it when on....yeah right! lol
If it makes you feel any better, I have already gained 18lbs. I guess I really need to start watching what I eat!
I had gained 12 pounds at my 22 week appointment and I have been eating up a storm since!! Seems like you're on track to me, Dani!
DanDanNoodleBowl
01-09-2010, 11:05 PM
Im on the opposite side. I have only gained seven pounds. My doctor tells me this is okay, but I am worried :(
Qtpie
01-10-2010, 02:06 AM
I too was opposite, I only gained 15 pounds through my pregnancy
Third Trimester (28 weeks)..bring it on...
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll61/dani073/DSC00350-1.jpg
gwenshack
01-10-2010, 04:53 PM
Looking great Dani! :soppy:
Qtpie
01-10-2010, 06:04 PM
Dani, you look absolutely amazing, great baby bump. I cant wait to see what your little one looks like.
Dani, you look absolutely amazing, great baby bump. I cant wait to see what your little one looks like.
Thank you..I can't wait to see Jack! I have another ultra sound on the 20th, i can't wait to see the changes in him from the last time we took a peak.
Heywie
01-11-2010, 12:30 AM
You are looking great, Dani! It looks like all your weight gain is directly in your belly!
savepaws
01-11-2010, 01:15 PM
You look great!! :) That is exciting you get to have another ultrasound!
DH and I went to Babies R Us yesterday and they had a major sale on clothes! We bought like 8 things (ranging in all sizes) and it was buy one, get one for .99! Couldn't beat that deal!
We have shorts for the summer, onsie, t-shirts, baseball outfit (Go Sox) for when he is a little older, cargo pants and sweat pants for Jack.
We hit the Jack Pot :)
So, today I woke up, went pee and had blood...not alot pale pink..but still. So I called my dr's office this morning went in and had it checked out, I had elevated blood pressure this morning so they sent me to the hospital to be hooked up to a fetal monitor.
Everything is ok, they ran a test on me to see if I was going to go into labor in the next 2 weeks (apparently there is a chemical in your system that would let them know), and I am not. So everything is good, was told to stay home and rest for the remainder of the day.
I am so scared of all the hospital bills that will be coming my way even with insurance! Ugh.
Wow Dani I'm glad they are pretty sure everything's okay. Hope you get some rest and the scare can be put behind you.
Qtpie
01-13-2010, 05:36 PM
sounds scary, did they determine where the blood came from? Hope your little one is ok. Just take it easy and get plenty of fluids. Keep us updated.
Heywie
01-13-2010, 06:33 PM
Oh my! I'd be freaking out! Do you know what caused the blood pressure and blood? Keep us posted and get some rest!
gwenshack
01-13-2010, 07:36 PM
I'm sorry to hear you had a scare this morning Dani. Glad to hear you and baby are ok. Glad you went to the hospital for peace of mind. :hug:
savepaws
01-13-2010, 07:50 PM
Oh that would be so scary. I'm glad that the baby is ok though. Take it easy. I hope the hospital bills aren't too bad, but the important thing is that you and the baby are ok!
Nekochanpurr
01-13-2010, 08:52 PM
I'm sorry you had to go to the hospital. :( But i am glad you got it checked out! And I'm super glad that things seem to be okay. :)
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