Danielle & Shane's Baby

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

I am 5 weeks and 2 days ... yesterday I went for my ultrasound, and they were able to see the sac and the yolk sac.

She said next time I go i will be able to see the baby. She said ultrasound is last to see the baby, and I am too early to see it now. She said everything is in the right spot though.

We already have names picked out.
Girl = Lily Sophia
Boy= Connor Tristian

[Heywie]

Oh wow! This really makes it real for you, I bet! Congrats on everything looking good!

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

We had the names picked out already, and i went to the doc alone.


But is is bad that they couldnt see the baby? It was a pelvic ultrasound, and she said the pelvic is last to see the baby.

[Dani]

We had the names picked out already, and i went to the doc alone.


But is is bad that they couldnt see the baby? It was a pelvic ultrasound, and she said the pelvic is last to see the baby.


Did you not ask the doctor these questions?

[WebLady]

All the best to you :flower:

*I moved this to the journal forum so you could keep up with things regarding the pregnancy here in one thread :)

[gwenshack]

Glad everything looks ok. :chimp: Sorry you had to go to the doctor alone. How have things been the past couple of days. I've been thinking about you!

I've never heard the name Tristian before - Tristan, yes, but Tristian is interesting and different!
I like the name Lily Sophia - very classic. I like L names, always have. I've always thought that if for some reason I changed my mind and decided to have kids I would name a girl Lila.

[lilmsjess]

tristan is my nephews name, i thin kit's neat..before him, aside from "tristan and isolde" i'd not heard it before

as for if it's too early, NOPE! sometimes a pelvic won't actually show the baby until 7 or 8 weeks.....if you want, you can pm me, and i can send you the link to a pregnancy forum i'm on....VERYYYY helpful, moderated, and fun! we also have "baby months" forums, so you can talk with other moms-2-be due at the same time you are! ( all up to you! )

lily is my MOH's daughter, but it's actually "Lillian" for her great grandmother...i think they're both awesome names....congrats!

[WebLady]

tristan is my nephews name, i thin kit's neat..before him, aside from "tristan and isolde" i'd not heard it before

as for if it's too early, NOPE! sometimes a pelvic won't actually show the baby until 7 or 8 weeks.....if you want, you can pm me, and i can send you the link to a pregnancy forum i'm on....VERYYYY helpful, moderated, and fun! we also have "baby months" forums, so you can talk with other moms-2-be due at the same time you are! ( all up to you! )

lily is my MOH's daughter, but it's actually "Lillian" for her great grandmother...i think they're both awesome names....congrats!
We have baby forums here too and we can add any special forums you guys want ;)

[lilmsjess]

We have baby forums here too and we can add any special forums you guys want ;)


oh! i haven't ventured too far into that...but also, the site i'm talking about is a medical site.....it's more for questions like she posted about it being too early to see a baby and such...i guess i need to view the whole site lol....

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Thanks so much ladies.


And Gwen- I mean Tristan. Lol, I obviously can't spell well.

Im doing okay- things are going alot better. He took me out to celebrate and apologized and said he is excited for the baby.


Yeah, my doc called with my ultrasound results, said he can see the sac but not the yolk sac ( which I could sear the ultrasound lady pointed out, maybe she just didnt print it) and he said he think sits just too early but wants to order another one to make sure its a "live pregnancy". That phrase scares me :(

[Qtpie]

Thanks so much ladies.


And Gwen- I mean Tristan. Lol, I obviously can't spell well.

Im doing okay- things are going alot better. He took me out to celebrate and apologized and said he is excited for the baby.


Yeah, my doc called with my ultrasound results, said he can see the sac but not the yolk sac ( which I could sear the ultrasound lady pointed out, maybe she just didnt print it) and he said he think sits just too early but wants to order another one to make sure its a "live pregnancy". That phrase scares me :(

I hope you have a live pregnancy, and that its just to early to see the baby. Good luck, do you have another ultra sound scheduled yet?

[Thalia_themuse]

Hope everything comes back fine and you get to see your baby next time!! :flower:

[gwenshack]

What's been going on, Danielle? Haven't heard from you in a couple of days. Just wanted to make sure you were doing ok. :) Has the morning sickness gotten any better?

[FutureMrsDuke0511]

I hope everything is going fine with your pregnancy. My mom is a Labor & Delivery nurse. She said that their hospital had 30-something babies in the first 4 days of July. Good luck on your pregnancy!

[Nekochanpurr]

Good luck!! I hope everything is okay.

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Thanks ladies!
My morning sickness is so bad. :( i can't wait til it finally goes away.
I have my ultrasound today, Ill keep you all updated!

[brendalin]

Sorry to hear that you have been so sick! Hopefully that will subside soon and the doctor will have good reccomendations to help with that.

Keeping you in my thoughts this after noon as you go in for your ultrasound!

[gwenshack]

Awww, I'm sorry your morning sickness has been so bad! :( How have things been with Shane? I hope everything has calmed down! :)

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Thanks for posting ladies :)
Things have been a little better with Shane.
Everything has been worse with mymorning sickness, i wake up almost everymorning and throw up :(

I need hugs :(

[Qtpie]

how far along are you danielle? I hope your morning sickness calms down. Try eatting some saltine crackers right before bed and then again first thing when you wake up before you even get out of bed.

[Thalia_themuse]

Thanks for posting ladies :)
Things have been a little better with Shane.
Everything has been worse with mymorning sickness, i wake up almost everymorning and throw up :(

I need hugs :(

:hug: Hopefully it will get better soon, try the crackers like Mengel said...

:heart:

[gwenshack]

Awww, HUGS! :)

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Up until recently, I have been neglecting the fact that I am pregnant and just trying to have normal days without throwing up. Haha. So here it goes..


Today I am 14 weeks 2 days. My belly looks like a little round basketball ( A little one!) Which means I look like I ate a bunch of food, and not quite pregnant. My SIL calls it my food baby.
Morning sickness is still pretty bad, excep the last two days, it seems to have been giving me a break. I actually ate my whole lunch at Paradise Bakery...and an ice cream! :D
Heartburn is another issue. heartburn sucks. So bad. I woke up the other night and had it so bad, i ran down to QT to get Tums ( Shane would have but he is injured due to falling off a ladder at work :( ) and in QT I totally threw up everywhere! I ran out...without the tums :(


Names
Names are hard to choose, so ladies, help me out
For girls we like:
Sophia, Lilly, Natalie, Ophelia. ( we both like Ophelia but think it would be strange seeing that we have a dog and a cat names hamlet and macbeth...)

For boys:
Tristan, or jack. I like Troy.



PS. I SWEAR I felt the baby move a few times. is this too early though?

[Dani]

I feel bad that you are still having morning sickness! I am not sure the exact week when you feel the baby, but i hear its like butterflies in your stomach.

Here is a website that I go to quiet a bit, take a look!

http://www.whattoexpect.com/what-to-expect/landing-page.aspx

I like the names that you have picked out, especially the boys..Jack! That is the name we picked if its a boy. The girls names we have not agreed on, and until we know what it is, no need to really think about it.

I am almost 9 1/2 weeks pregnant, and only have been sick twice (the toothbrush one) other than that its just stomach aches, so I have been really lucky.

I will enjoy reading your baby journal!

[Qtpie]

I swear I felt the baby fluttering start at around 12 weeks, so it is quite possible. I keep the tums by the bed at night.

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Thanks ladies!

Dani.. Im so excited for you! Are you wanting a boy or girl? it felt alot like butterflies or just little jumps in my stomach, it was totally weird! I saw my baby doing sommersaults and all kinds a crazy moves on the ultrasound last time!

Also, I keep the tums by my bed now too! No more QT trips for me!

[Heywie]

I'm glad you have been feeling a little better the past couple days!

I'm also glad you started a baby journal and that you're coming around to acknowledge that you're preggers! haha

I like the names you picked out, too! A lot of my friends have been naming their girls Sophia lately - must be a wave!

Funny about Ophelia! Even though I love the name, I can't get the image out of my head from Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead where Ophelia is drowning herself in a bucket!

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

LOL I think Shane likes the name ophelia better then me, cause everytime I hear it I am afriad they would call her ofie for short! Ahhh

so far Lilly is winning!

[Dani]

Thanks ladies!

Dani.. Im so excited for you! Are you wanting a boy or girl? it felt alot like butterflies or just little jumps in my stomach, it was totally weird! I saw my baby doing sommersaults and all kinds a crazy moves on the ultrasound last time!

Also, I keep the tums by my bed now too! No more QT trips for me!


I just want a happy healthy baby. But if I could chose, I would like a boy. :) I have my follow up appt. tomorrow with my dr. to see what they have to say about my ultra sound from 2 weeks ago. I am looking forward to it, hopefully I can hear the heart beat or something cool...not looking forward to stepping on the scale though! lol

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

I just want a happy healthy baby. But if I could chose, I would like a boy. :) I have my follow up appt. tomorrow with my dr. to see what they have to say about my ultra sound from 2 weeks ago. I am looking forward to it, hopefully I can hear the heart beat or something cool...not looking forward to stepping on the scale though! lol
Hearing the heartbeat is amazing, I got to hear it at 7 weeks, so I am sure you will be able too!

I was scared to step on the scale too, and it turns out I LOST weight,,,must be all the sickness :(

[Dani]

Hearing the heartbeat is amazing, I got to hear it at 7 weeks, so I am sure you will be able too!

I was scared to step on the scale too, and it turns out I LOST weight,,,must be all the sickness :(


Yeah, I heard the heartbeat a few weeks ago, that was something! I jsut hope I get something fun today as well.

Again, I feel bad for your sickness..I have been REALLY lucky on that..only a couple of bouts of it..knock on wood. (So maybe it is a boy!. :) )

[savepaws]

Danielle, have you been eating lots of small meals? I read that if you try and keep a little food in your tummy at all times, it's supposed to help with the nausea. Also I've read about women keeping saltine crackers by the bed and eating some when they first wake up. I have a very sensitive stomach so that's the thing about pregnancy I'm most worried about. I'm already looking into what to do to try and ease morning sickness even though I'm not pregnant yet!

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Danielle, have you been eating lots of small meals? I read that if you try and keep a little food in your tummy at all times, it's supposed to help with the nausea. Also I've read about women keeping saltine crackers by the bed and eating some when they first wake up. I have a very sensitive stomach so that's the thing about pregnancy I'm most worried about. I'm already looking into what to do to try and ease morning sickness even though I'm not pregnant yet!

I do try to eat small meals. I cant even think about eating before 11 am though! Most of my meals are small cause now I take like an hour to eat, and by that time everyone else is done, so I dont get to eat alot !
The crackers thing, I tried...and I spit them out before swallowing..every morning! Lol. I used to loveeeeeeee saltine crackers. Now i cant even think about them...or chicken noodle soup!


Although, I have had really strange cravings. Like I NEED a block of cream cheese right now. no bagel...just, cream cheese.

[Dani]

I do try to eat small meals. I cant even think about eating before 11 am though! Most of my meals are small cause now I take like an hour to eat, and by that time everyone else is done, so I dont get to eat alot !
The crackers thing, I tried...and I spit them out before swallowing..every morning! Lol. I used to loveeeeeeee saltine crackers. Now i cant even think about them...or chicken noodle soup!


Although, I have had really strange cravings. Like I NEED a block of cream cheese right now. no bagel...just, cream cheese.


Oh man, cream cheese with nothing? lol I am craving the Filet o Fish sandwiches! lol

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Oh man, cream cheese with nothing? lol I am craving the Filet o Fish sandwiches! lol
omgggggggggggggggg dont do that to me! That sounds SOOOO good. And we cant have that kind of fish!

[Dani]

omgggggggggggggggg dont do that to me! That sounds SOOOO good. And we cant have that kind of fish!


I thought it was fish with high mercury like swordfish and stuff. I will have to do research, my doctor said they were ok! lol..now the cravings start!

[firespirit]

omgggggggggggggggg dont do that to me! That sounds SOOOO good. And we cant have that kind of fish!

You actually want to eat fish during pregnancy because it has Omega-3's. McDonald's Filet 'O Fish is mostly Pollock or Hake. Which are both listed on the go ahead and eat list. However, it is deep fried, which probably isn't the best for you... :)


Highest Mercury
AVOID Eating
Grouper
Marlin
Orange roughy
Tilefish
Swordfish
Shark
Mackerel (king)

High Mercury
Eat no more than three 6-oz servings per month
Bass saltwater
Croaker
Halibut
Tuna (canned, white albacore)
Tuna (fresh bluefin, ahi)
Sea trout
Bluefish
Lobster (American/Maine)

LOWER MERCURY
Eat no more than six 6-oz servings per month
Carp
Mahi Mahi
Crab (dungeness)
Snapper
Crab (blue)
Herring
Crab (snow)
Monkfish
Perch (freshwater)
Skate
Cod
Tuna (canned, chunk light)
Tuna (fresh Pacific albacore)

LOWEST MERCURY
Enjoy two 6-oz servings per week
Anchovies
Butterfish
Calamari (squid)
Caviar (farmed)
Crab (king)
Pollock
Catfish
Whitefish
Perch (ocean)
Scallops
Flounder
Haddock
Hake
Herring
Lobster (spiny/rock)
Shad
Sole
Crawfish/crayfish
Salmon
Shrimp
Clams
Tilapia
Oysters
Sardines
Sturgeon (farmed)
Trout (freshwater)
Chart obtained from the Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC); data obtained by the FDA and the EPA

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

omg you made my day!
Thanks Dani...you got me craving a fish fillet with cream cheese now!

[f77g4]

Congrats on your little additon and for starting a journal.

One of my coworkers who is due in Dec had really bad morning sickness and was losing weight too and it wasn't until sometime between 14-16 weeks that she was feeling better, looking healthier and being able to eat - so I would definately say that the bout of morning sickness is probably coming to a close.

[brendalin]

omg you made my day!
Thanks Dani...you got me craving a fish fillet with cream cheese now!
:petrified: Fillet o Fish from Mc Donalds makes me nautious just thinking about it! And with cream cheese!!!! Ahhhhhhh!!!! Makes me a little nervous about what kind of cravings I will have once i am pregnant! I guess eating weird food is better then not eating at all!

Sorry to hear that you have been so sick, hopefully that will subside sooner rather then later!

[savepaws]

Ok a block of cream cheese is a strange craving, I must say!! I hate cream cheese so I pray I don't have that sort of craving!!

Hopefully all that sickness starts to subside soon. How do you handle your job with morning sickness? I'm so afraid I won't be able to come to work because of it and afraid I'll lose my job. :( My boss is a nice guy and probably wouldn't can me for that reason but still...it worries me.

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Hey ladies, an update.

I just got out of the hosptial after a two day stay there. At work I lost vision in my eye and had a horrible headache, and my obgyn said go straight to the emergency room..

I went and they did an MRI...concluded it is SEVERE migraines.


:(

[f77g4]

Wow sorry to hear you were in the hospital!

Migraines suck - I hope you start feeling better soon!

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Wow sorry to hear you were in the hospital!

Migraines suck - I hope you start feeling better soon!
Thanks! They cost me 2000 dollars to tell me that lol.

But hey our baby is a girl we found out!

[f77g4]

Thanks! They cost me 2000 dollars to tell me that lol.

But hey our baby is a girl we found out!

Aww man - I'm glad we don't have to pay for health care out of pocket. $2,000 is crazy!

Yay on the baby girl - now you can plan even more and buy lots of girly things! :)

[Mrs.Goff]

Sorry to hear about your headaches. I hope you feel better soon.

Congrats on the baby girl!

[Qtpie]

Congratulations on the little GIRL! Isn't it exciting, now you can start shopping for cute little dresses. Hope your migranes get better soon. How far along are you now?

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Thanks! I am 16 weeks 1 day. I am excited it's a girl...Im suprised I still have morning sickness though at 16 weeks..

I cant wait to buy dresses :)

[Qtpie]

I know this is probably the last thing you wanna hear, but sometimes women have morning sickness the WHOLE pregnancy.
I hope your not one of them though, I hope your morning sickness subsides soon.

I bought Katies first little dress last weekend. Its super cute.

[ikkin510]

I had morning sickness until about 21 weeks or so with my son.

16 weeks? Did things change? Just Wednesday I thought you said you were 14 weeks.

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Yep! When I was in the hospital they did an ultrasound, and it turns out I am 16 weeks! I got a big ol baby at 5 ounces already

[Qtpie]

thats awesome, they moved you up in due dates.

[ikkin510]

O wow! i'm surprised they didn't notice that in your ealier ultrasounds. Expecially with it changing so much. That must be nice though to know you are a little further then expected.

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

16w4d

I felt my baby move! Kickin me and such!
We decided of the name Lily Mae.
Shane likes the name Mae and I like Lily..so I guess that just makes sense.

[Qtpie]

I love that name. its super pretty.

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Thank you! Its growing on me :) Feeling the baby was weird! It tickled.

[Qtpie]

I love feeling the baby move. Its the most amazing feeling ever.

[f77g4]

Oooh pretty name Danielle!

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

I like it too..it freaks me out a little though! When I had morning sickness, all I had to do was even THINK about something growing in me, and I would throw up. I dont know why...but it freaked me out. Now I feel it! But I havent thrown up :)

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Oooh pretty name Danielle!
Thank you!

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

So, I have my doctor appointment today. I am PRAYING I don't have to do another blood test. i am getting all sweaty and nervous thinking about it now...and my appointment is not even for another 3 hours!
I decided to be nice and invite my MIL so she can see the baby on the ultrasound. My mom and Shane are coming too.
I'm feeling Lilly's kicks even more now, I like it and don't like it at the same time. It feels alot like a muscle twitch or something, and it freaks me out! But it reminds me that Lilly is healthy!
Also, I have FOUR stretch marks. Count em...4! Two on each of my sides. :( Lily is offically grounded upon removal of my womb for makin me get these stretch marks! :whoa:

Also, my back is startin to hurt, my upper back. I think it's all this weight!
I feel like the first couple weeks my belly like popped, and now I feel like its small for 18 weeks!

[savepaws]

Good luck at your appointment. I hope things are going better for you & your MIL.

[Qtpie]

good luck at the doctor today, cant wait to hear about the appointment.

[NOTKT]

I also hope your appointment went well. :)

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Thanks ladies.
I was pretty disappointed at my appointment yesterday. Again, the doctor had to deliver a baby so I didnt get to talk to him. That's fine though- except the RN didn't answer any of my questions! She rushed through my visit- I even when I asked her questions.
And, I guess what they told me at the hospital was wrong- I'm not farther along then they thought I'm actually a day earlier then the original. So, i went in being 17w5d, and left 16w3d :( Even though Im measuring alot bigger- my uterus is already above my belly button and im feeling the baby move for two weeks. hmm..
But it was confirmed that the baby is definetly a girl! :hearts:

Im starting to get bad cramps in my abdomin and hips and pain in my back. I hope its just strecthing and nothing to worry about.

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

man threw up again :(

[Qtpie]

man threw up again :(

Awwww. Danielle, I am so sorry your battling with morning sickness. When you wake up do you go straight to the kitchen to eat breakfast, cause I found if when I woke up if I didnt eat right away that when i got sick.

[yam102284]

I'm sorry you're having such bad morning sickness Danielle. I hope it passes soon! :hug:

But congrats on the baby being confirmed a girl! Now you can do all the fun stuff, like planning things for her. And I love the name Lily Sophia, it's beautiful! :yesnod:

[FutureKelley]

Do you happen to have a health food store around? My aunt picked me up some all natural morning sickness pills and I tried them out the last two days and they seem to be working! It's called something like "Baby Me Now - Morning Sickness Relief", or along those lines. :)

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Ill have to try those at our local health food store! Whats strange tho is that my morning sickness has pretty much gone away- when i threw up it was so random i felt fine before then like sick 3 mins then fine after. During dinner.

I do try to eat as soon as i wake up. empty stomachs are horrible :(

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Well, my mom and I bought Lily her bedding. We chose this one:

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3350190


More news is Shane felt the baby move, as did my mom from the outside. I seriously think I am farther along, because my uterus is measuring alot higher and I have consistently felt baby move for 5 weeks.

Straaange.

I want her soon! Im becoming restless lol

[f77g4]

Well, my mom and I bought Lily her bedding. We chose this one:

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3350190


More news is Shane felt the baby move, as did my mom from the outside. I seriously think I am farther along, because my uterus is measuring alot higher and I have consistently felt baby move for 5 weeks.

Straaange.

I want her soon! Im becoming restless lol

Oh Danielle! That's beautiful bedding!

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Thank you! I love it.
Best part is we got it half price!

[Qtpie]

very pretty. I like your bedding choice. How far along are you now?

[f77g4]

Thank you! I love it.
Best part is we got it half price!

LOL Even better!

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Im now 19w1d

[Dani]

Im now 19w1d


How long ago did you find out that you are having a girl?

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

:boggle:At fifteen weeks. Which is another reason why I think I am farther along. i didnt know they could tell you at fiftee weeks, but she did

[Dani]

:boggle:At fifteen weeks. Which is another reason why I think I am farther along. i didnt know they could tell you at fiftee weeks, but she did


Yeah, as far as I know (and I am no doctor),they say 20 weeks to find out.

[melissa1031]

AWWW CONGRADULATIONS!!!!I love the name Lily.The bedding is beautiful.

[FutureKelley]

Beautiful bedding set Danielle! :)

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Yeah, as far as I know (and I am no doctor),they say 20 weeks to find out.
See, I thought the same thing, Not to mention at 19 weeks, your uterus should be below your belly button, but at my last appointment at 16 weeks, my uterus was an inch abov the belly button. But they measured the babies head and it was only measing 16 weeks last appointment ( so 19 weeks now.)

Im all confused! LOL

[savepaws]

Congrats on the confirmation of the baby being a girl!! I love the bedding you picked out!!

[NOTKT]

I love the bedding! Very cute!

[ikkin510]

Just because you are measuring big does not always mean you are further along. They say the best way to measure your due date is by the u/s you get early in pregnancy. SO that may be why your doctor is not wanting to change yours.
One reason that you could be measuring larger is just because you have a larger baby. Or you could have gestational diabetes or something. (that test is done at about 25-28 weeks.)
Feeling the baby kick starts at different times for everyone. Thinner people tend to feel it sooner then people with a little extra weight. The adverage is 16-18 weeks I believe. Some feel it before, some after.
As for finding out the sex. They can find out really early in some cases like 14 or 15 weeks. It's not very set as to if it will be right though. The best time to find out the gender and be right is after 18 weeks.
I do like the bedding you picked out. I am looking at something very similar if we end up with a girl.

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Just because you are measuring big does not always mean you are further along. They say the best way to measure your due date is by the u/s you get early in pregnancy. SO that may be why your doctor is not wanting to change yours.
One reason that you could be measuring larger is just because you have a larger baby. Or you could have gestational diabetes or something. (that test is done at about 25-28 weeks.)
Feeling the baby kick starts at different times for everyone. Thinner people tend to feel it sooner then people with a little extra weight. The adverage is 16-18 weeks I believe. Some feel it before, some after.
As for finding out the sex. They can find out really early in some cases like 14 or 15 weeks. It's not very set as to if it will be right though. The best time to find out the gender and be right is after 18 weeks.
I do like the bedding you picked out. I am looking at something very similar if we end up with a girl.
Thanks for clearing that up. the due date they gave me in the beginning matches the one I have now still. I hope our baby is not a bigger baby! I'm nervous enough already pushing an average sized baby out! :yesnod:

[ikkin510]

You are welcome. I'm going through the same thing right now, mesuring bigger then I should be.
The worst that happens if you are further along then your due date says is you have your baby sooner then expected!

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

So I am 23w3d today.
I got my H1N1 shot yesterday, and I am still alive which is good. Lily is kicking me all the time these days. Sometimes I swear she kicks my cervix or something because one day I screamed at Shane and told him I swear a foot just popped out. He laughed and rolled over back to bed.
My belly is getting bigger and it's getting harder to breathe. Lol.
We finally agreed on a middle name for Lily.
We think her name is going to be Lily Annette. My MIL is having a fit cause she hates it. When I texted her the middle name all she said was " Have I mentioned the name Jade yet?" Bleh!
My morning sickness is pretty much gone. You have no clue how excited I am. I only throw up now when I get heartburn. Which is an evil, evil thing.

I can't wait til she is here. Im so excited to hold her.

[Heywie]

I'm so glad you all came up with a middle name! I think it's lovely, and as long as you like, it doesn't matter what anyone says!

LOL about the kicking her foot out of your cervix. That's just a really funny picture in my head!

Cheers to being done with morning sickness! Woohoo!! That's great news!

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Thank you!
I know when she kicked me it felt so weird. I seriously like jumped out of my skin.

[Qtpie]

LoL, Katie kicks my cervix quite often, not as much now cause I think she is running out of room, but it is the wierdest feeling ever. And it sure does feel like her foot just came flying out. Just wait until she runs out of room in there and all she can do is roll from side to side. You will just see your whole belly roll. I love watching Katie move around. I love the name you have choosen for her.

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Alright ladies. I am almost 27 weeks- in my third trimester!
Lily is active all the time now. She kicks me alllll the time, I love it though.
We changed the name to Lily Victoria, offically. This one will stick ;)

I just pray its a speedy 13 weeks. Heartburn has gotten the best of me!

[Qtpie]

Good Luck in the third trimester. Hope its a smooth and easy third trimester. I like the name Lily Victoria, very pretty name.

[KMS]

Oh heartburn, I haven't experienced that yet! I love the name Lily too. Good luck with this last trimester!

[Brian's Bride]

I had horrible heartburn and acid reflux. So bad I would throw up from the reflux. Yuck. Then my doctor said to try Prilosec OTC (I bought the Walgreen's version). It was AWESOME!!! Do not wait to get some real medicine for that heartburn. It was the best thing I did while PG!

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

I had horrible heartburn and acid reflux. So bad I would throw up from the reflux. Yuck. Then my doctor said to try Prilosec OTC (I bought the Walgreen's version). It was AWESOME!!! Do not wait to get some real medicine for that heartburn. It was the best thing I did while PG!
I throw up tooo from the heartburn! I tried the Prevacid OTC and so far ive been heartburn free for 3 weeks! YAYYYY

[Qtpie]

Yay for no heartburn.

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Yay for no heartburn.
ironically, as i posted that i got heartburn...and then threw up :( and I still have the heartburn.

[FutureKelley]

Awww, I'm sorry! I have horrible heartburn too, no matter what I eat, though it's not bad enough to throw up from. I just end up popping tums like they are candy.

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Awww, I'm sorry! I have horrible heartburn too, no matter what I eat, though it's not bad enough to throw up from. I just end up popping tums like they are candy.
I did that too in the beginning. I feel like my body built up a tolernace. I dunno what other peoples heartburn feels like, but it seriously feels like Im going to die.
D:

[lilmsjess]

ironically, as i posted that i got heartburn...and then threw up :( and I still have the heartburn.

aw, you poor baby! (not being sarcastic lol)...i guess i got SUPER lucky! only threw up 5 times, 2 being from taco bell, and fh threw up too! girl, when she gets bigger, you'll spend FOREVER laying down or leaning back, just watching your belly move! i did! fh thought i was nuts, but i'd down a big swig of milk or soda, and alex would start flipping, causing these big lumps on my belly, that'd move around! poor kid, i'd do it on purpose lol!!! like you, i thought i was 5 weeks farther along, and i argued with my dr alot! especially when alex came out beat red, low sugar, and skin peeling like crazy!!!(which i'm told are definite tell-tale signs of an overdue baby)...so wha is your due date? i have yet to catch that anywhere? i thought i was due 9/16/08, dr put me at 10/25/08...then, on 10/8/08 alex was laready 7lbs 9oz, so we induced on the 16th of oct...8lbs 10 oz...imagine if i'd went another 9 days! yikes!

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

I'm now 29 weeks and 1 day. Jess, I am due March 1st. Lilly moves around ALL the time now. Right now she even has hiccups. Its driving me crazy LOL! We bought her crib and bedroom furniture today. And I will be moving into the house we put an offer on next month. Too excited.
Im just ready to give birth LOL

[melissa1031]

My son's birthday is march 1st.My daughters is february 28th.

[f77g4]

I'm now 29 weeks and 1 day. Jess, I am due March 1st. Lilly moves around ALL the time now. Right now she even has hiccups. Its driving me crazy LOL! We bought her crib and bedroom furniture today. And I will be moving into the house we put an offer on next month. Too excited.
Im just ready to give birth LOL

Danielle are you and Shane getting a house after all this??

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Danielle are you and Shane getting a house after all this??
The house is in my name only. We started the process of buying the house before all of this, so im trying to figure out what to do about the house situation.

[Kirby]

The house is in my name only. We started the process of buying the house before all of this, so im trying to figure out what to do about the house situation.

Even if it's only in your name, since you are married it will be considered half his. Which means that if you get a divorce that you two may have to somehow split the value of the house. I would NOT buy a house at this point if I were you. If you still plan to get a divorce, I would wait until after to buy a house, because then it will really be yours.

Sorry for the unsolicited advice.

[ikkin510]

So I take it you found another job? Last I remember you had been let go from the housing office.

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

So I take it you found another job? Last I remember you had been let go from the housing office.
No I haven't found anything yet :( My parents are helping get the house,t hats why I was accepted.

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Almost at 30 weeks! WOOOOOO.
Its getting close guys! Im so excited and READY

[Heywie]

Awesome!!! That's so exciting! She'll be here so soon!

[Qtpie]

You will be meeting Lily very soon.

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

having cramping and contractions really early at 31 weeks....off to labor and delivery to make sure its not preterm labor

[Qtpie]

Hope your little girl sticks around in your belly a bit longer. Please keep us updated.

[FFC]

Hoping all goes smoothly for you tonight and Lilly stays put a bit longer!

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

thanks ladies. Im going to wait an hour and count my contractions. its been 15 mins and I have had one so far since ive been counting.

[Qtpie]

When I was at the hospital last week for preterm labor, the nurse told me that a true contraction will take your breath away. Her is to hoping yours are just Braxton Hicks. Good Luck, and please stay in touch with us. PM me if you want to trade cell numbers, I can update anything for you if you need someone to.

[gwenshack]

Good luck Danielle. :yesnod:

[KMS]

So how is everything?!

[Thalia_themuse]

So, perhaps the few days' absence is a sign that you have Lily...?

Hope all is well. :flower:

[Qtpie]

Last I talked to Danielle, she told me that her contractions had stopped. I believe she is still pregnant.

Danielle- how are you feeling?

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

hey ladies im still pregnant. I found out the contractions were because I am severly dehydrated. The nurse told me the highest dehydrated you can be is .30%, and I am .28%....so thats why I have been having contractions.

I got pretty much yelled at by everyone for not drinking enough water!

[KMS]

I'm glad that the contractions have stopped! I hope the situation didn't stress you out too much. Drinking enough water is hard for me too. It always has been. I had to come up with a daily plan to enable myself to drink enough. Did they tell you how much fluid you need to be drinking? I have heard so many different numbers...64 oz up to like 150 oz! :blink:

When I go to work I fill up my 40 oz Klean Kanteen with water and drink that throughout the day. I also generally drink 12 oz before work, 8 oz on my lunch break, and 36 oz after work. (I know that each of our glasses hold 12 oz.) So I guess this leaves me at about 100 oz each day, give or take. It took me a while, but I found something that works for me and it's just a part of my everyday routine now.

[Thalia_themuse]

Glad Lily is staying put!

Dehydration is quite a common problem, so I started carrying a water bottle around with me everywhere I go, that way I drink more. Do you have a bottle to use? Me and DH have found thatn having it with you constantly is the best way to remind yourself to drink it!

The recommended amount of water for an average person is 2L every day - more in heat etc.

The other side of dehydration is to avoid having lots of caffeine and salt etc. which can dehydrate you anyway.

[KMS]

Glad Lily is staying put!

Dehydration is quite a common problem, so I started carrying a water bottle around with me everywhere I go, that way I drink more. Do you have a bottle to use? Me and DH have found thatn having it with you constantly is the best way to remind yourself to drink it!

The recommended amount of water for an average person is 2L every day - more in heat etc.

The other side of dehydration is to avoid having lots of caffeine and salt etc. which can dehydrate you anyway.

I am such a dumb American...my mind doesn't work in liters! I had to convert it online. :lafhard: Do you know if that's a general recommendation or one specifically pregnancy fluid intake?

[Thalia_themuse]

I am such a dumb American...my mind doesn't work in liters! I had to convert it online. :lafhard: Do you know if that's a general recommendation or one specifically pregnancy fluid intake?

I'm sorry, I only know litres... I'd have to convert too! :winktongue:

2L is the usual amount for the average person, I'd guess you'd need more during pregnancy...

Just had a look online and read that 12 ounces is needed to replce amniotic fluid every hour. So the suggestion is to have at least 16 ounces every hour... Not sure how much that is, but apparently at least 12 ounces an hour is recommended for during pregnancy.

[ikkin510]

12 oz an hour?! Wow, I know I'm drinking no where near enough then!

[Heywie]

Tell me about it! I've been warned that I need to drink a lot of water, especially from here on out, but 12oz an hour?! I'll never leave the bathroom!

[Thalia_themuse]

Tell me about it! I've been warned that I need to drink a lot of water, especially from here on out, but 12oz an hour?! I'll never leave the bathroom!

8oz an hour is what the average person should be drinking, so it makes sense that it's more during pregnancy. I say, aim for 12 and if you don't get there, any improvement is better than none! Urologists (kidney specialists) say that if everyone drank enough water they would be out of a job. Your kidneys process and clean your blood for toxins, which are expelled as urine. When you are pregnant you are filtering for your baby too, so you should expect to have to urinate more (as well as baby pressing on your bladder, of course).

The website says that besides the possibility of pre-term labour, lack of water during pregnancy can also cause "...constipation, headaches, nausea (and other morning sickness symptoms) and fatigue. Pregnancy can be uncomfortable enough without adding these symptoms!" As well as: "Staying well-hydrated is also a great way to reduce the chances of stretch marks." This woman was pregnant with twins and she was trying to drink 16oz every half hour!! http://www.tummywear.org/pregnancy-water-intake.php

[Qtpie]

My labor and delivery nurse told me that a pregnant women is supposed to consume between 3 to 4 liters of water a day.

She also told me that I was dehydrated upon my admission to the hospital on Sunday night.

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

omg im horrible. i sometimes skip days on drinking water and drink soda and ****, and then i get yelled at by EVERYONE i know.
I NEED to drink more water. I just hate it because it makes my tummy hurt

[Heywie]

I know what you mean! You have to try and just sip it occasionally or else it fills your stomach so fast!

[Qtpie]

you have to continue with drinking liter after liter of water even after giving birth, otherwise your body will have problems producing your milk.

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

went to the doctor a few days ago. Found out im anemic, and that explains my pica cravings.

Im pretty sure I sounded insane telling the doc I was craving gasoline, laundry detergent, and cleaning products. And that when it's in my head, I can't get it out and my mouth gets all watery :boggle:.
He said its normal then took my blood and told me im anemic.


OY

[KMS]

Have you tried drinking decaf tea? I've found that when water upsets my stomach, I can usually manage to drink tea with no problem. Atleast that's what's worked for me!

Ooooh pica cravings...I haven't experienced those, but heard of plenty of women that have. Makes ice cream cravings seem so mild in comparison! :)

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Have you tried drinking decaf tea? I've found that when water upsets my stomach, I can usually manage to drink tea with no problem. Atleast that's what's worked for me!

Ooooh pica cravings...I haven't experienced those, but heard of plenty of women that have. Makes ice cream cravings seem so mild in comparison! :)
Ill have to try tea! I really like tea alot. I tried Crystal light, for my first time ever, to help me drink more water and almost threw up it was so gross.

Omg pica cravings are SO much more intense then the regular food cravings I have had. Like ice cream, I can crave it and get it out of my mind after an hour or so. But with this, it's like all I can think about. I asked Shane how bad it is to drink windex the other day, and he like flipped out lol. He told me it's posionous.
But then he let me pump the gas yesterday. I probably looked crazy sniffing the gas pump

[amisteratwisterandme]

I had a friend that was the same way. She craved Tide and gasoline. Don't be sniffin' it too much, it is so not good for you.

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Not too much is new. I am still having the Pica cravings. It seems like ANY chemical smell just makes my mouth water. I really can't wait to go clean the floors cause it smells like ammonia then.
The other day I had to go Labor and Delivery to be monitored. I was at Walmart when the stupid cashier guy hit my belly SO hard with his bagging metal thing ( I don't know what it's called, but he spinned it super hard and it hit my belly) and it left a welt. I was so mad cause all he said was " Oh. Sorry." Hello! I'm obviously pregnant!
Anyways. The doc said everything looks good and my baby got a perfect 8 out of 8 score on the ultrasound. I have some 3d pics I fogrot to post earlier so I will post them now.


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[NOTKT]

Wow, those pictures are so weird! I mean I can't believe you can actually see the baby! Cool!


I would have talked to the manager about the cashier, not acceptable to me at all. That could have been a lawsuit if anything was wrong with your baby and the company should have paid for you to go to the hospital!

[gwenshack]

Wow, those pictures are so weird! I mean I can't believe you can actually see the baby! Cool!


I would have talked to the manager about the cashier, not acceptable to me at all. That could have been a lawsuit if anything was wrong with your baby and the company should have paid for you to go to the hospital!

:yeah_that:

[Qtpie]

wow, i love the 3D pictures. I agree walmart should have paid for you to go get monitored, but I am glad your little one is safe and sound.

[FutureKelley]

How cute!! I can't wait to be able to get our 3D ultrasound. :)

Wow, I think I would have let that cashier have a piece of my mind. :realmad:

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Well, after going my whole pregnancy with horrible horrible "heartburn", I realized it wasn't heartburn at all. I have gallbladder stones! I spent my whole weekend in the hospital, and almost missed my baby shower.

So i am going to be induced Febuary 14th. :)

Then surgery to have my gallbladder removed two weeks later

[gwenshack]

Well, after going my whole pregnancy with horrible horrible "heartburn", I realized it wasn't heartburn at all. I have gallbladder stones! I spent my whole weekend in the hospital, and almost missed my baby shower.

So i am going to be induced Febuary 14th. :)

Then surgery to have my gallbladder removed two weeks later
Oh wow. That's horrible! At least you know when the baby's coming! ;)

[Qtpie]

wow so only 20 days until you meet your little girl. how exciting.

[scarymary48]

How exciting, knowing when she is coming! My little girl Ella was born on Feb 14th too (waaay back in 2001), so I think that is a fantastic day for having babies! :hearts:

I'm sorry that you need an operation though, that's rough. But at least you'll feel heaps better afterwards.

[melissa1031]

What a great valentine's gift.

[Ninedays9]

That stinks about the gall stones.. my mom had them through all three pregnancies (they didn't fully diagnose it til after). But that's cool that you know when Lily is going to be born.

[NOTKT]

Yay, Happy Valentines Day! Sorry you have to get your gall bladder taken out, ugh!

[Heywie]

Yay for a little valentine for you, but my goodness, gallbladder surgery so soon after labor and delivery? What is the recovery like for a surgery like that?

[savepaws]

What a sweet Valentine gift for you! Sorry that you have to go through surgery but at least you'll have some relief after.

[kgvettegirl]

Yay for a little valentine for you, but my goodness, gallbladder surgery so soon after labor and delivery? What is the recovery like for a surgery like that?
I had my gall bladder out in 2006. They only used 4 holes as apposed to the great big side to side cut. I was back to work in 2 weeks.

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Thanks ladies!
It is exciting to know Lily is going to be here so soon! Im a little nervous about the surgery.
Haley, I heard its not too bad recovery time, it's laproscopically ( sp?) done, so it's like a few holes in my stomach. I never had surgery before though :/

[Goin2thechapel]

I just had my gallbladder removed in May. Soooo simple :) I had surgery on Wednesday and was back to work on Monday. Easy peasy.

I got one in the belly button, a cut in the upper abdomen, and two small ones that look like pin pricks now.

I think having the baby will be worse ;)

[WebLady]

My sister had her gall bladder removed when she was pregnant.

[Heywie]

My sister had her gall bladder removed when she was pregnant.

Wow! That just seems so crazy to me! I couldn't imagine having to deal with gallblader stones and such AND all the things that come with being preggo!

Are you planning on BFing Danielle? Did they say anything about pain meds or anything? Just curious!

[KMS]

Oh wow, hun, I'm so sorry! That's a lot to deal with at the same time.

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

It's certainly been tough getting the attacks. I have only gained seven pounds my whole pregnancy due to throwing up everytime I get an attack. I have been trying to change my diet and cut out all possible fats to help with the attacks. keep your fingers crossed for me because when I do get one I really get scared :(
i wish they could just take it out now.

About the BFing..I wanted to breastfeed but I am not sure now, having to get the surgery. I mean, the pain meds should be fine since they prescribed me percocete for when I get attacks. But I only plan on using them if i REALLLLLLY need them.

[FutureKelley]

How exciting that you know exactly when she is coming! :) Sorry about the gallstones, but it sounds like you will be feeling so much better once you get the surgery done and over with.

[dizy1j62881]

Danielle, I had my gall bladder out almost a year ago and trust me i know how you feel. I was like completely doubled over in pain for the 2 weeks before surgery. Afterwards it was like 2 days at most that I hurt, after that I was still off work and completely bored lol. Honestly as far as pain meds afterwards, due to it being a stomach issue becareful taking some meds because some are cautioned against using cause like ibprofen (sp?) can cause further bleeding in stomach. I have to be careful with narcotics, they make sicker than a dog. So really I didn't wanna take the pain meds that would make me throw up and hurt worse. 4 hours after surgery I took and continued to take just straight tylenol through the weekend. Plus I slept in recliner for couple days. Only cause our bed is so comfy and you can literally sink into it....lol. Good luck and hope my info helped...and don't worry bout lily I know someone who had hers out at 32-33 wks and still carried baby to term and he is know a perfect lil guy!!!

[CaseyK37]

Only a few more days, Danielle!! How are things going with you?

[Heywie]

How are you feeling? Just resting until Sunday?!

[FFC]

Just wanted to let ya'll know, Danielle just texted me and said she's being induced today!

More updates as I get them :D

[Heywie]

I'm so glad to hear that! I know she was in the hospital yesterday and she was low on amniotic fluid, but they sent her home anyway to bed rest.

I couldn't believe they didn't just induce her then! Looks like Lily won't be a Valentine baby afterall!

[Danielle9608]

Yay that is so exciting that Lily is coming!

[FFC]

I believe she was in yesterday as well as the day before for low amniotic fluids.... so I guess the third times' the charm!!!!!

[Nekochanpurr]

How exciting! :D Good luck, Danielle!

[firespirit]

I hope everything goes okay! Induction can make things very difficult. Plus she's like 2 and half week early.

[f77g4]

Good luck Danielle!!!

[Qtpie]

good luck danielle.

[Qtpie]

Just got a text message from Danielle!!!!

She is stuck at 3 cm.

[FFC]

Ah I'm a dork - I got her text too and totally forgot to update 'cuz I was in the middle of doing something. :doh: Thanks for updating Megan!!!

[gwenshack]

Best of luck Danielle! :baby:

[FutureKelley]

Good luck Danielle!

[Qtpie]

No problem Justina. Hope things are progressing for you Danielle.

[Qtpie]

I was up feeding Katie and checked my phone. I got a text message from Danielle at 1:55am:

it said:
They turned it off. Lily is here.

Congratulations Danielle, I cant wait to see pictures and hear all about it.

[brendalin]

Yah!!! Can;t wait to hear all about it and meet Lily!!!

[Danielle9608]

YAY I can't wait to see pictures of Lily!

[Qtpie]

Another update:

Lily Sophia weighs 5 pounds 12 ounces.

[FFC]

YAYYYY Danielle! I can't wait to see pics of Lily!!!

[Ninedays9]

Congrats, Danielle!!!

[NOTKT]

Yay! I'm so glad she made it safely! I can't wait to see pictures!

[saltyveruca]

Oh yay! Welcome to the world, Lily!

[FutureKelley]

Congrats Danielle! Can't wait to see pictures of little Lily!

[Dani]

Congrats! Hope mom and baby are doing well!

[f77g4]

Welcome to the world Lily Sophia!!!!

Congratulations Danielle! Hope everyone is doing ok!

[Thalia_themuse]

yay!! :baby:

Welcome Lily, hope you and your mum are doing well!! :hearts:

[Heywie]

Congrats, Danielle!!!

I hope everything went smoothly once you finally got going! Welcome to the world, little Lily! I can't wait to see pics!!!

[NOTKT]

Anyone heard an update?

[Qtpie]

I did get a picture of lily a few minutes ago but not sure how to post on here. I will try and forward to Justina.

[CaseyK37]

Congrats Danielle! Can't wait to see pics of Lily!

[yam102284]

Congratulations Danielle! I can't wait to see pictures of Lily! :)

[FFC]

Well the pic of Lily came in.. it's a bit small.. but it's a cell pic.

Ain't she adorable!!!!!!!

http://forums.onewed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5779&stc=1&d=1266032226

[Thalia_themuse]

Well the pic of Lily came in.. it's a bit small.. but it's a cell pic.

Ain't she adorable!!!!!!!

http://forums.onewed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5779&stc=1&d=1266032226

Awww, isn't she a sweetheart??!!?!? :wub:

[CaseyK37]

Awww! :wub: Cute!

[Qtpie]

thanks for posting justina

[Nekochanpurr]

Aw! Shes so cute!

[WBandMe]

Congrats Danielle! She's beautiful.

[FFC]

Here I got it in better res from Danielle!

http://forums.onewed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5780&stc=1&d=1266035072

[f77g4]

She's beautiful! Congrats again!

[FutureKelley]

What a little sweetheart!

[NOTKT]

She is so cute!

[Heywie]

She is just precious!!! Great job Danielle!

[scarymary48]

She's beautiful! Congrats Danielle :hearts:

[yam102284]

Aww she's so cute! :star:

[Danielle9608]

Lily is beautiful!

[~MrsTyson~]

What a beautiful baby girl, Congrats!!

[FFC]

Danielle texted me and here's her update:

Just an update... Lily's doing great. I broke my tailbone in labor though and it was excruciating, but I'd do it again in a second!

AND!!!!! Another Lily pic!!!! She's on her way home from the hospital! Check out all that hair!!!!
http://forums.onewed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5782&stc=1&d=1266105530

[Thalia_themuse]

Aww Danielle, you poor thing!! I've spoken to a couple of women who broke their tailbones too, that's terrible!! :urgh: One woman also broke her feet because she had so much water retention :blink:

But congrats again, Lily is just gorgeous! :hearts:

[gwenshack]

Congrats Danielle! :heart:
Sorry about the tailbone! :(

[f77g4]

Sorry to hear about the tailbone Danielle! Lily is beautiful though!

[Heywie]

Oh my gosh! I can't believe you broke your tailbone! You must have been pushing hard!!! Congrats again! Lily is beautiful! You should be very proud of yourself!

[KMS]

What an adorable angel!

[Nekochanpurr]

HOW do you break your tail bone during labor?! I didn't even know that could happen. o.o; Danielle, i hope you feel better!! Your baby is lovely.

[f77g4]

HOW do you break your tail bone during labor?! I didn't even know that could happen. o.o; Danielle, i hope you feel better!! Your baby is lovely.

I think it happens more then we would like to know...I've heard of this happening to others.

[TeacherSonja]

Congratulations Danielle! Lily is adorable!

[FFC]

Another Lily pic!!!!

http://forums.onewed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5783&stc=1&d=1266245040

[Goin2thechapel]

look at those tiny hands!!!! OMG

[brendalin]

So cute! Danielle, hope you feel better soon!

[Ohio888Bride]

Aww, congrats, Danielle! Lily is such a cutie. Praise Him!

[Qtpie]

danielle she is precious

[savepaws]

Wow she is a cutie! I hope everything is going well at home & that you are adjusting well to being a new mommy.

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Thanks so much everyone!

Im in such a worrywort mommy mode! I worry about everything, i need to relax!

[f77g4]

I'm sure thats normal for 1st time mom's......all the best to you Danielle!

[Qtpie]

dont worry Danielle I am still a worry wart mommy. Everything makes me nervous. Its normal for 1st time mommys. If you need to talk, I am always here for you.

Lily is so preciously adorable.

[FFC]

Another Lily pic!

http://forums.onewed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5810&stc=1&d=1267560404

[NOTKT]

She is so cute! I love her eyes! :)

[Nekochanpurr]

Hehe, so cute! She must be really trying to look at something!

[FutureKelley]

What a cutie! And look at all that hair!

[gwenshack]

Precious! :yesnod:

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

lily!

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[DanDanNoodleBowl]

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[DanDanNoodleBowl]

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mybaby in my wrap!

[f77g4]

Beautiful Danielle! She's got such long fingers!

How are things going?

[savepaws]

She's so beautiful!! How are you doing?

[Ninedays9]

Aww, very cute! Thanks for sharing!

[Thalia_themuse]

Gosh she is a cutie! :wub:

And love the wrap, it looks very mum-and-bub-friendly!

[FutureKelley]

She is sooo cute!

Btw, where did you get that wrap? It's awesome!

[Heywie]

Wow! Lily really looks like her u/s!!! She is just precious!

How are you all doing? Adjusting well to being a little family?

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

I made the wrap out of fabric :)


We're doing great! Its a huge adjustment but i love every minute

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

I realized I never typed out my birth story. Here it goes:

I went to the doctor and I was told I had low amniotic fluid. Two days they were deciding between inducing me or not, and they didn't. The third day my fluid was at a 4 out of 10, so they induced me.

They gave me cervadil ( I think?) gel to open my cervix, which hurt my back pretty bad. The gel opened me to 2 cm. At this point the doctor came in to check me, and checked my cervix, which i promtly threatened his life that if he ever hurt me that bad again, I wouldn't be responsible for what I'd do :laugh2:. After that, I had to walk around, which I didn't like doing because the cervadil was hurting my back so bad. Aftwer about 4 hours, and stuck at 2cm, they gave me my epidural. And it hurt! But I was fine after, and my legs started becoming numb and I was happy. They kept checking me and I was stuck at 2cm. I had alot of friends and family come to visit to keep me company, and I didnt feel anything!
At one point my friend allie was sitting next to me. And I laid my hand on my own leg and I jumped up and said " ALLIE GET YOUR HAND OFF MY LEG!" and she goes " Dan, that's your own hand...." and everyone was laughing. I guess i didnt realize it because my legs were so numb they didnt feel like my legs.
After a few hours, I was opned to a 4. Then, they checked me an hour later, and I was at a 6. The lady decided she could stretch me out to a 9. At that point, shane was asleep on the floor. The lady said I could start pushing. And my mom Jumped up and ran over to shane yelling " ITS TIME!' And Shane jumped up and was like " WHAT!!!!!! WHAT? WHERE AM I??" and i was freaking out because I was just a 4 an hour ago, and now I have to push! So, I start to feel alot of pain. And i tell the lady I am in alot of pain, did you turn off my epidural? And she didnt answer me...but she called the anistesiologist to come in and give me more "medicine". And I said to her " was that just IV fluid!?" and she winked at me!!!! SO, yes they did turn off my epidural. And I was in so much pain. So, I push for about an 1 1/2 with very little progress, but excrutiating pain. I was hysterical crying, and begging my mom to make them stop hurting me, which made her cry! Shane was white as a sheet, and in the middle of my pushing, decided he has to poop! So, he goes to the bathroom, and Im just like wtf? hahah
So, then the doctor comes in and tells me that lily is stuck and we can either do a c section or try the vacuum extractor. I told them to try the vaccuum. Which was the most painful thing ever. The doctor had to use ALL of his strength to pull her out. He had like, both feet planted on the floor, and leaning back pulling. I was screaming my head off at this point, and crying and yelling,a nd I saw my mom and grandma crying too. it was very emotional for them to see me in so much pain. But after 5 mins with the vaccum, she finally came out.
I had a pretty bad tear, and i was sown up, and i was able to eat. I got up and went to the bathroom too, but couldnt pee so they had to insert a catheter.
When I walked out of my door, to go see lily, all the nurses clapped for me and said they heard me screaming down on the other end of the floor.
So did all my friends and family haha
oh and i broke my tailbone, but its all healed now!


the end!:coffee:

[NOTKT]

Ok ummm. This is the reason I don't want to have a baby. I'm so glad you are all healed and recovered. :)

[FFC]

Good gosh Danielle.... I can't believe they gave you your epidural at 2 cm!! I've never heard of someone getting it so early! Thank God that is all behind you now though and you got your little bundle all healthy and fit :)

[Danielle9608]

Wow Danielle I am sorry it was such a painful experience. But I am glad everyone was okay in the end!

[Heywie]

I should not have read that when I'm so close to delivering! Yikes. I'm officially terrified!

[yam102284]

Oh goodness! I'm sorry it was so painful, but am glad you are all better, and Lily is absolutely precious! Love her pictures! :)

[saltyveruca]

Your story scares the heck out of me, but it reminds me of what I'd like to keep in mind: labor might be totally horrible, but it doesn't last forever, and look at the cute baby you get to take home!

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Exactly! It might be really bad, but you will get through it! And, it's only a dayof you're life then you get the rest of your life with your little ones!