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regina24601
Message #15229 - 12/30/10 09:35 PM



Just got back to work after my 38 week check.  I'm a little over 1 cm and very soft, and she's still head down and pretty far down into my pelvis, so I guess that's okay.  I was hoping for a little more progress, but I was at 0 last week, so I guess I'll take what I can.  I was hoping to squeeze this kid out before tomorrow so my current doctor can deliver her since he's leaving the practice starting next week.  Doesn't look like it's going to happen though.  But I did gain over 5 pounds since last week.    I guess I can't complain - I haven't had any swelling whatsoever until this past week when my legs have started to swell just a little bit (I still have ankles, though, so it could be worse).  The dr said it's probably mostly fluid, but it's still painful to see (I know kgb and Gusita have been here and felt my pain!)

I see a new doctor next week.  Mr doc chose her for me and even talked to her before I scheduled my next appointment and she's expecting me, so at least it'll be a warm handoff, which is nice.  *Sigh* Gearing up for 2 or 3 more weeks of being pregnant, I guess!

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ladyki
Message #15230 - 12/30/10 10:27 PM

I kind of feel like I am still trying to not get too attached incase something happens again. 

I felt like this until the end of my first trimester. Even after that I was still trying to not get too excited.

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insurancemoneymaven
Message #15231 - 12/30/10 10:40 PM



hang in there Regina - it will be here so quickly!

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gardenergirl0804
Message #15232 - 12/31/10 12:43 AM



regina - yah! Progress! the recent weight gain is probably just water. I gained a lot at the end too but lost it quickly. Hang in there, you're almost there!

 

Thanks for all the suggestions on Olivia's cough. I'm definitely going to take her back to the doctor if this cough continues. I usually run a humidifier in her room at night, last night I fogot to put it on. I think that might be why the cough is so bad today. She napped in my arms today while I was sitting in a chair and she was upright so she didn't cough much at all. I wish there was a way to make her more upright in her crib.

 

I was thinking of taking her into the bathroom and running the hot water in the shower for a while, maybe that will loosen up the phlegm.

 

emerald - Olivia has started to become fascinated with my boobs too! She has bit me a couple of times. That hurts! When she starts to play or bite I know she's done. I hope you are able to check the new boards occasionally. I hate that they are changing and we have to move.

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regina24601
Message #15233 - 12/31/10 03:56 PM



Hello <hello hello hello hello hello>

It's so abandoned around here I can hear my voice echoing!!  Are there any other suckers still at work today or am I the only one churning the economy? 

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insurancemoneymaven
Message #15234 - 12/31/10 04:37 PM

This sucker is at work. Colorado got dumped on last night - first real snow of winter, and we got about 10 inches. It's usually the busiest day of the year for our company today, so I hauled my booty in here despite the crappy roads and cold weather (about 3 degrees, and should reach a burning high of 11 today).

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regina24601
Message #15235 - 12/31/10 04:45 PM



Ooh, insurance, that doesn't sound like fun at all!  The weather in KC has been nutso crazy, but in a different way!  It was 64 degrees yesterday (super weird) and then we had really bad thunderstorms last night.  I woke up in the middle of the night to thunder and lightning and in my half-asleep stupor, I thought, "Did I sleep until April?"  It's in the 40s today but it's supposed to get colder again soon.  This wave of weather nonsense is turning everything topsy turvy!

How are you feeling by the way?  Take it easy today and make sure to watch out for ice so you don't slip and fall!

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insurancemoneymaven
Message #15236 - 12/31/10 04:52 PM



I wish the weather here would just balance out, but as the old Colorado saying goes, if you don't like the weather, stay 5 minutes. We've literally had less than 2 inches in the city all of Fall and Winter. Days have been 50-60 degrees with plenty of sunshine. Then boom, 10 inches.

 

I am feeling pretty well. I am 32 weeks today and really can't believe it. I am still on Terbutaline for the contractions, but my doctor is planning to take me off of it around 36 weeks, which mean DS could be here that soon. I am definitely feeling my body slow down and starting to feel the restrictions of an 8 month pregnant belly, so I am more tired in general. All in all, it has been an easy pregnancy, so I truly have no complaints.

 

Are you on break from classes?

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Meg - Mommy to Averie
Message #15237 - 12/31/10 06:45 PM

I'm here.  I went to the doctor yesterday -- all the bloodwork was normal.  Most people would consider that good, but I say it's bad because that means I don't have any answers as to what's wrong with me.  The doctor said that Medicaid would want to see me experiencing symptoms longer before they'd approve doing an MRI, so it's pretty much hurry up and wait at this point.  However, today, when I woke up, my fingers were even more numb and the rest of my body is starting to get tingly too.  I think I might go to the ER -- I'm hoping that if I'm in the ER for it, they'll be more willing to do more tests.  It's easy for the doctor to say we have to wait X amount of time when they're not the ones dealing with it.  I can barely hold Averie anymore because it hurts my hands and because of the numbness in my fingers, I don't have the manual dexterity to change her, dress her or feed her.  I guess I'm glad DH is unemployed and home right now since I'd be screwed if I was here alone with her.

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eternal sunshine - 29wks
Message #15238 - 12/31/10 07:04 PM



Meg - oh my heart breaks for you! I can't imagine not being able to do all those things and having the doctors say you just have to wait and see.  You will continue to be in my thoughts!

 

Insurance - I think my head will pop off when I see you posting that your baby was born!! You are my "preggo buddy" on the board....when you go I'll know it is right around the corner for me. ACK!!

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insurancemoneymaven
Message #15239 - 12/31/10 07:29 PM



Meg - I am so sorry they can't give you any answers, and that you're having so much pain today. Thinking of you!

 

eternal - haha, I know what you mean! Are you working today? Have things calmed down at work? What did DH say about the shower?

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regina24601
Message #15240 - 12/31/10 07:35 PM



insurance - Fall semester is over, and I'm taking the spring semester off for maternity leave.  Then I've only got 4 classes (2 summer, 2 fall classes) left until I'm done with my master's!!  Yay!!

Meg - I understand being frustrated by "normal" test results.  It doesn't make the issues you're experiencing go away, it just makes it not have a name yet.  I'm so sorry that the numbness is getting worse.  How messed up is our health care system that Medicaid would rather force you to go to the Emergency Room (where their costs are sure to increase) rather than go ahead and run the tests you need to start figuring out what's wrong with you.  That just doesn't make any sense.  I really hate that you're going through all of this.  Let us know when you hear something. 

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eternal sunshine - 29wks
Message #15241 - 12/31/10 07:47 PM



insurance - We got today off for New Years. I'm just hanging out around the house trying to get over yet ANOTHER cold/cough!! Work is still insane...but, what can I do? I am just trying my best to keep up.

 

The invites went out..I got mine in the mail today. My MIL finally got in touch with my stepmom and so I think things are going to be fine. SHe called me this afternoon with a bit of an attitude "Just so you know and you can assure my son ...the shower is being handled. The invites went out and I talked to your stepmom. Everything is being done so you don't have to worry about it anymore!!"

 

UGH...I just feel like the entire spirit of this thing being for me/Cole has been sucked out of it. I just said 'Oh, that is wonderful. I got my invite, it was adorable. When DH called you it was just to let you know you could move the shower if you needed some room to breathe. You made it very clear in your voicemail that you have a lot on your plate and are exhausted. I'm glad you were able to pull it off anyway. I appreciate you hosting a shower for me.." and then I moved on to new topics. I'm not going to let her play the martyr card with me, make me feel like crap, and then have her manipulate me into apologizing to HER.

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insurancemoneymaven
Message #15242 - 12/31/10 07:56 PM



I am sorry you're not feeling well. Having a cold while pregnant is super uncomfortable.

 

Good! I am glad that things are settled with the shower now. Is your stepmom ok with everything? Enjoy the day off!

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eternal sunshine - 29wks
Message #15243 - 12/31/10 08:01 PM



Yes, my stepmom is fine with it all. I am glad it is settling down.

 

I am glad this cold isn't as bad as the last one. Last one was all sinus congestion and nasal drip. This one is all chest congestion and sore throat. Boo, but at least I can breathe.

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ladyki
Message #15244 - 12/31/10 08:11 PM



Wanted to wish everyone a Happy and Safe New Year. I am having a get together at my house with a few friends and my sister. Now I need to hurry and clean and finish cooking.

 

Meg- I hope that you get some answers soon and that you dont have anything serious. I will keep you in my prayers.

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ladyki
Message #15245 - 12/31/10 08:14 PM

UGH...I just feel like the entire spirit of this thing being for me/Cole has been sucked out of it.

ahhhh MIL's. You probably remember me posing about mine being totally drunk at my baby shower. I just felt like she should have thought about this being our first child and us being very excited for the whole thing. She just ruined everything.

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kjsh
Message #15247 - 01/01/11 04:19 AM



Hi ladies.  I've been extra MIA and haven't had a chance to catch up at all.  Beckett was born on December 28th, 8 lbs 14 oz and 21 inches long.  I didn't go completely unmedicated (my ultimate goal) as I did take some Staldol (sp? - it's a narcotic) but I was able to avoid an epidural so I partially reached my goal.

I haven't been able to review - was there a decision on where to move to in the new year?

Here's my favorite photo so far - it's the perfect outfit for a boy born between two holidays



Happy New Years to all!

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EconStudent07
Message #15248 - 01/01/11 05:41 AM

Congratulations on Beckett's birth, kjsh!!  He is adorable!

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gardenergirl0804
Message #15249 - 01/01/11 04:28 PM



meg -  I hope you did go to the emergency room and they have you some answers. My heart breaks for you that it hurts to hold Averie, dress her, etc. I think it's terrible that the doc wouldn't do an MRI until the symptoms progress. Obviously something is not right, I hope they find it soon. I'm thinking/praying that everything turns out ok. I'm so glad your DH is home with you to help out.

 

kjsh - congrats on the birth of Beckett! He is so handsome! Love that picture and that outfit. It's so cute.

 

Olivia seems to be feeling a bit better. I've been running the humidifier and using Baby Rub on her chest like crazy. Seems to have eased the cough but the cough has become more phlegmy. I think I still want to take her to the doc to have her lungs checked to make sure they are all clear. It's probably the weather, her sinuses draining, but I want to make sure it's nothing serious. Also I'd like to know for sure if her ear infection is cleared up or not. She is finished with her antibiotic as of yesterday.

 

How did all the babies do last night with the fireworks? Olivia slept thru them, thank goodness. She actually slept all night. 7PM to almost 7AM only waking up for a bit around 11 PM because she lost her paci and couldn't find it.

 

 

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jenna30-
Message #15250 - 01/01/11 05:08 PM

kjsh -- he's adorable.  Congratulations.

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eternal sunshine - 29wks
Message #15251 - 01/01/11 10:20 PM



kjsh - SO adorable!!! Beckett was way up on our list of middle name possibilities!  I love the name!

 

Congrats

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jos s.
Message #15252 - 01/02/11 12:14 AM

Congratulations ksjh.  What an adorable little boy.

All:
My best wishes for 2011

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regina24601
Message #15253 - 01/02/11 01:01 AM



kjsh - Congratulations!!!    Happy Birthday, Beckett!!!  He's precious!!

And to answer your question, I think the proboards site has been getting more traffic than babycenter, so I'm guessing that's the one we'll be shifting to.   suzi q posted a link right above your post, so make sure you bookmark it!

Happy New Year to everyone!!

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ladyki
Message #15254 - 01/02/11 05:11 AM

kjsh- congrats on your baby boy, he is so cute.

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Sam814 - 11wks
Message #15255 - 01/02/11 05:15 AM

KJSH - Beckett is adorable!  I love the little onesie   Congratulations!

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anne81
Message #15256 - 01/02/11 06:05 PM

Meg - that is so wrong I don't know what to say.  I hope you get some answers soon.

eternal - ugh - hope your cold is done quickly.

kjsh - congrats on your adorable little boy!  I love his name.

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stina72
Message #15257 - 01/03/11 02:53 PM



kjsh-Congrats!!  He is so adorable, and I love his onsie!

Enternal-I'm so glad your shower is moving along.  Don't let MIL bother you too much, there will still be so many other people there to show their love and support that you probably won't even notice her snootiness.

Meg-I hope you are feeling better, it is heartbreaking to hear about your symptoms getting worse.

I hope all of you ladies are having a great new year so far.  DH's brother decided he wanted to leave and take his chances with finding somewhere else to stay in MN (apparently being cooped up in our apartment all day for two weeks was less than appealing for him, can't understand why that would be )...anyway so that means we are back on the baby making train this month

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gardenergirl0804
Message #15258 - 01/03/11 03:18 PM

stina - that's great abour your BIL! Blowing lots of baby dust your way!!!

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ElfQ1015
Message #15259 - 01/03/11 03:43 PM



Meg that sucks and seems really counter-intutive.  Don't they know it will cost them MORE to diagnose something that had gotten progressively worse than just sucking it up and paying for tests now?

 

This might be worth a shot because it can't hurt anything, I had tingly legs when I was pregnant and I read it could have been due to low potassium or low calcium levels.  So I added a bannana and calicum reinforced OJ to breakfast and snacks and the tingliness went away.  Might be worth a shot and beats sitting around for Medicaid to decide you are unhealthy enough for the tests.

 

Got 7 ounces this morning while pumping!  Woo hoo!  Hope the trend lasts. I did power pumping sessions all weekend and I started drinking that tea.  I had to in a ton of sugar to make it palatable to me though, it has a smell and taste of licorice and I HATE licorice, so I needed something to mask it.

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Former_Roomate_99
Message #15260 - 01/03/11 04:34 PM



Drama, they have the pills to increase milk supply.  I beleive it is called 'mother's milk' and is available on Amazon. 

I'm pretty resigned to not being a good supplier.  I want to keep pumping through the winter so that DS2 will get the antibodies. 

Meg, I hope you get this resolved soon.  Do be proactive.  They symptoms sound scary.  And if you go to the ER, bring a backpack with a lunch, pillow, blanket, hand sanitizer, some interesting reading material, and maybe some tunes.  You know you'll be there a while. 

Eternal, sorry that your MIL is playing such games.  I would just ignore her barbs and don't let yourself think about it.  No good can come from dwelling on something like that, especially at the tail end of a pregnancy.  In fact, I would try to reduce or outright avoid all contact with her until at least a couple months after the baby comes.   

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ElfQ1015
Message #15261 - 01/03/11 04:47 PM



I got the tea version of Mother's Milk.  I am not good at remembering to take any pill besides birth control (I don't even do that now!), but I do have a cup of tea every night before bed, so it was easy to just switch teas.  It's not my favorite tea, but it is certianly not the worst tea I have ever drank either.  From the smell I was convinced it would taste a lot nastier than it did.

 

I've been a pretty good supplier, an oversupplier till a couple months ago.  With the holidays I think I may have jacked up my supply because I EBF when I am home and I noticed during Thanksgiving I went thru a bit of engorgement so I think I threw my pump schedule off.  I'll see this week if my supply catches back up.

 

In the meantime we are looking into formula.  We're going to go for half and half if it turns out I cannot pump to meet her demands anymore.  Still cheaper than full time formula and any breastmilk is better than none.

 

Have no idea what I am doing picking out formula.  Waiting for the nurse to call me back because the can I grabbed is the right brand but says "for premies" on it so I am pretty sure that isn't what we should be giving her.

 

I told DH I want to give it a week of full time pumping again after the holidays to see if I catch up, if I don't then we're going to gradually make the switch on weekends because I don't want to weaning on the daycare ladies.

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SW080808
Message #15262 - 01/03/11 04:48 PM



Hello- just a lurker here

Meg, has anyone mentioned lupus?  There's such a range of symptoms that it can be hard to diagnose and it goes in and out of remission so sometimes symptoms don't last long enough for a diagnosis but Raynaud's is a symptom.  Before I was diagnosed I had a lot of pain and numbness in my hands and feet as well as some skin problems.   

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regina24601
Message #15263 - 01/03/11 04:48 PM



Sam - Have you told your family that you're pregnant yet?  I think I remember that you were going to do it around the holidays.  It's so hard to keep that secret for those first few weeks - I hope you had/have fun telling everyone!!!

Where's Gusita  When she has Brett, I think I'm going to die - she's my pregnancy buddy (her due date is a day after mine) and when she delivers, it'll make everything that much more real for me!!

DH and I celebrated our 3 year wedding anniversary yesterday.  We walked for about 3 or 4 hours around a shopping area in town.  Just walked and walked and walked trying to induce labor, but no luck.  I'm still at work today and I imagine I will be for the next 2 weeks or so.  Oh well.  Hope everyone had a nice New Year's!!

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anne81
Message #15264 - 01/03/11 04:51 PM

Meg, has anyone mentioned lupus?  There's such a range of symptoms that it can be hard to diagnose and it goes in and out of remission so sometimes symptoms don't last long enough for a diagnosis but Raynaud's is a symptom.

When I popped up with Raynaud's they tested me for lupus.  Luckily I don't have it but apparently it's fairly common for women to be diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder after giving birth to their first child - either the event triggers it or the exhaustion makes it more obvious?  DH was first diagnosed with his autoimmune disorder after I had DS - the exhaustion from having a new, colicky baby caused an enormous flare.

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GusitaRenker
Message #15265 - 01/03/11 06:40 PM

Where's Gusita  When she has Brett, I think I'm going to die - she's my pregnancy buddy (her due date is a day after mine) and when she delivers, it'll make everything that much more real for me!!

DH and I celebrated our 3 year wedding anniversary yesterday.  We walked for about 3 or 4 hours around a shopping area in town.  Just walked and walked and walked trying to induce labor, but no luck.  I'm still at work today and I imagine I will be for the next 2 weeks or so.  Oh well.  Hope everyone had a nice New Year's!!

I'm still with child too Regina! I've been bouncing and rotating on my birth ball, DTD with DH, walking, spicy food, no luck! I tried nipple stimulation using a manual breast pump last night. It gave me a ton of Braxton Hicks, but that's about it. My boobs work though, which I thought was kind of neat! There was a little bit of something, I guess colostrum, in there. I hope if anything I'm at least helping Brett move into a better position for birthing. I'm not sure, but I think I feel what is his head right above my pubic area. I'll have to ask the doc at my appointment Wed. if that's him for sure.
They had me do the 24 urine catch thing Thursday/Friday b/c my blood pressure was pretty high ( I think like 145/90?) and still more swelling. It came back clean though, so still no pre-e.
Happy Anniversary to you and your DH Regina!

Meg-Huge to you, I hope you get some answers soon!

Stina-I'm glad DH's brother decided to leave and that yall are back on the baby train this month!

KJSH-Congrats on your baby Beckett! I LOVE his little outfit, that's too cute.

I am signed up on Proboards and Babycenter, so when this board officially closes, I'll be there!

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ElfQ1015
Message #15266 - 01/03/11 06:54 PM



Guista don't play too much with trying to stimulate your breasts with a breast pump.  Baby Cole needs that colstrum and if you keep stimulating it's going to tell your breasts to bring on your pre-milk which he isn't going to be ready for.  Your body doesn't know a pump from a baby, the more you stimulate it's going to think Cole is starting to nurse and start preparing for your milk to come in fully.

 

 Plus it could create oversupply issues once you do start producing milk (it's a positive feedback loop).

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red_wagon
Message #15267 - 01/03/11 07:26 PM

Congrats KJSH! Beckett is beautiful!

Meg - I was going to suggest Lupus too, or what I have, Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder. It's basically a mix of symptoms of several autoimmune disorder. I test negative for Lupus but have many symptoms, including Raynaud's, arthritis, and pericarditis. I've been medicated since I was 14 and live a pretty normal life (with bad days scattered here and there). My doctor is fully confident she can appropriately switch my meds so I can have a healthy pregnancy (hopefully next year), although I will be considered high-risk. But anyways. I just wanted to suggest MCTD: a lot of docs don't even know it exists. I had a hard time getting a diagnosis and when I did, I felt better just being able to name it, so I understand completely you wanting to know what it is. Best of luck, and I hope you feel better. For painful hands or warming them up, I suggest you put a bunch of rice in a sock, tie it off, and then microwave it for a minute or two. Nice and warm and will help with cold and pain. That's how I got through winters before getting medicine for it.

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boos_mom
Message #15268 - 01/03/11 08:00 PM



kjsh - Congrats!  Glad you and Beckett are doing well.  Such a cute pic and onesie.

meg - I hope you feel better soon.  Hopefully, DH can get that position, and then with private insurance you'll be able to get those diagnostic tests run. 

drama - glad the tea is working for you.  I didn't mind the taste, but adding honey made it much more enjoyable.  Especially since I had to drink several cups a day.

stina - glad you get to continue trying this month.  Sending you baby dust.

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ElfQ1015
Message #15269 - 01/03/11 08:02 PM



LC said to do one or two a day, don't get carried away.  I did one last night just to see what happened.  I got 7 oz this morning but went back down to 4 oz at noon.  We'll see what I get at 3:00 before adding in another cup.  2 might be enough but dang the stuff is $6 a box and you only get 16 bags.

 

I could double steep, save the nighttime tea bag and then make tea from it again in the morning that would make it go farther.

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boos_mom
Message #15270 - 01/03/11 08:23 PM



I never had the overproduction issues you did, so I was drinking 3-5 cups per day, like the box recommends.  I kind of needed them to help me maintain my pumping level when I went back to work, or it'd decrease if I stopped.  And I did end up reusing the bags (usually did 3 bags a day and reuse them again, so maybe 6 cups a day).  Yeah, another reason why BFing wasn't exactly cheap for me. 

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ElfQ1015
Message #15271 - 01/03/11 08:26 PM



I am hoping maybe to just get myself over a hump from the holidays.  If not then we are going to supplement.  Any breastmilk is better than none and I am not going to devote large sums of money to teas and a ton more time than I already do to pumping.

 

I am giving it a couple weeks and then we'll just suck it up and buy formula.  I don't really want breastfeeding to consume my life. I know it is good for her, but I am already strung pretty thin. I am just lucky I have bosses who let me pump three times a day.  I don't want to have to start cutting out time at home as well.

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regina24601
Message #15272 - 01/03/11 08:29 PM

I'm still with child too Regina!

Hey, Gusita!  Glad to hear from you, although sorry to hear your little one is still hanging out in there.  I guess we do have one more week left, but c'mon!!  Time to come out already!!    Besides, I've mentally checked out of work, so it's just kind of a charade to come in here every day.  Saving up my leave, though, so I can spend the maximum time with LMSK.  Sorry to hear your BP is up a little, but I am relieved to hear they're not thinking pre-e.  That's not something you want to deal with.  Are you still planning to be induced?  When is that going to happen?

stina - Yay for being on track to TTC!!  Good luck to you and your DH this month!!

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kjsh
Message #15273 - 01/03/11 09:06 PM



Thanks for all the congratulations.  I of course think he is the most beautiful baby ever, but I may be a bit biased.  Beckett continues to amaze us every day as we see him trying to figure out and learn about this new outside world. 

The last few weeks of pregnancy do suck - I was right there with you on the work charade Regina.  Lots and lots of suckage .  My OB stripped my membranes at 40w2d, I did a few hours of errands with DH, and then I went into labor a few hours later.  The exercise ball was my savior during labor - once I got to the hospital (at 6cm dilated) sitting on the ball and rotating my hips was the only way I was remotely comfortable. 

Meg - !  I hope you're able to get some answers.  Try red_wagon's rice in sock suggestion - I've used that same idea in place of an electric heating pad and it works well.  I usually heat my sock for about 90 seconds and then stick it where it needs to be.  It's better than an electric pad because it can mold better to the affected area.

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ladyki
Message #15274 - 01/03/11 10:40 PM



I guess I will also be checking on all of the boards until this one officially closes.

 

Ladies I have a question, when do babies usually move from baby food stage 1 to stage 2?

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Former_Roomate_99
Message #15275 - 01/03/11 11:00 PM

I didn't see any difference between stage 1 and 2 food other than the fact that you're getting half as much for the same price with stage 1 food.  So with DS2, I just went with stage 2 food from the beginning. 

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ladyki
Message #15276 - 01/03/11 11:17 PM

I didn't see any difference between stage 1 and 2 food other than the fact that you're getting half as much for the same price with stage 1 food.  So with DS2, I just went with stage 2 food from the beginning. 

Does stage 2 have any meat products like chicken or is just veggies and fruits?

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eternal sunshine - 29wks
Message #15277 - 01/03/11 11:24 PM



Hi everyone! I've been having a heck of a day...had a doc appt at 11, didn't get out til after 1pm. My doctor's office is merging with the hospital officially along with the 4 other OBGYN practices in the building. So, now whenever another doctor from one of the other practices can't make it to a surgery, my doctor is in the pool of potential doctors to cover rather than each office covering their own doctors. They also pool the overnight calls and availability. The last two times I have come in my doc was 1 -2 hours behind due to covering surgery or emergency calls for the other practices. 

 

 

We had another u/s to check Cole's kidneys....NO MORE FLUID!!!! The issue has completely resolved itself so that means there is practically no chance that it was caused to a blockage or deformity with his urinary track.   Cole has a head FULL of hair and based on u/s estimates is weighing in at 3lbs 10oz right now. The last time we had an u/s his head was measuring 2 weeks ahead.....now it is measuring 3 weeks ahead. She measured it twice to be sure. His head is in the 97th percentile for size!  I'm so scared of what that means for my lady parts!! But, overall he is looking great which is all that matters.

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boos_mom
Message #15278 - 01/04/11 12:58 AM



ladyki - I think stage 2 has meat mixed in with a fruit or veggie.  So, normally, you start off with the stage 1 for meats since you don't start meats until like 9 months old.  And I did notice that the amount of protein provided in the stage 2 was less than the protein in the stage 1 jars.  So, I started off with the stage 1 meats to try to serve it with baby's favorite fruit/veggie so that it'd help with the feeding.  I agree with former that the fruits and veggies are basically the same for stage 1 and stage 2, just the price and size differs. 

eternal - glad to hear that Cole's kidneys look great!  It's hard to say about head size and mommy size, since your pelvis will loosen up and you may be able to stretch out sufficiently for baby.  Don't worry about it too much right now.   

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Sam814 - 11wks
Message #15279 - 01/04/11 02:19 AM

Regina - We did tell everyone over the holidays, and let the word out on FB too.  Of course there was some drama associated, but it ended up being fine   Kind of nice to have it out in the open now!  Have you decided on a name for LMSK yet, or are you waiting to see what she looks like first?  I can't believe its so close for you & Gusita!  Gusita - I got worried when I hadn't seen you post, so I had to FB-stalk you & see if there were any announcements over there   So excited for both of you!!

Meg - So sorry that you are having such a hard time figuring out what's going on   I hope they figure it out soon, and that there is a way to get some relief so you can do all the things you need to!

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GusitaRenkr
Message #15280 - 01/04/11 05:33 AM

Sam-LOL, Facebook stalk away! My DH has been off since 12/30, and he is seriously interfering with my internet time and thus my message board time You are getting soooo close to your second trimester! So exciting!!!!!

Regina-I don't blame you one bit for wanting to save your time for when baby LMSK gets here! I have a doctor's appointment Wed. afternoon and we are going to try to get a date scheduled then. The doctor had originally mentioned 1/6 or 1/10, so hopefully I'll know something for sure Wed.!  AHHHH! I can't wait to find something out for sure!

Drama-Yeah, I put the pump back up for now! I just HAD to try it one time to see what would happen, but I promise, no more milking myself when there's no baby to give the milk to.

Eternal-Yay, glad there was no fluid in the kidneys! That's wonderful.

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ladyki
Message #15281 - 01/04/11 05:33 AM



Eternal- yay for Cole and everything looking good. Try not to worry to much about your lady part righ now. Dont stress yourself out about it.

 

Boos- Thank you, I think Iam going to keep on going with the stage 1 foods for alittle while more, I will try stage 2 maybe in about three weeks.

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Meg - Mommy to Averie
Message #15282 - 01/04/11 05:56 AM

I posted this on the ProBoards thread so for the ones that aren't over there yet, I'll C&P:

Hey ladies, getting more and more numb and therefore harder to type so just a quick update. Went to ER on Saturday (happy new year to me! ). Did a CT scan which came back normal so at least it's not a brain tumor. So my MRI is tomorrow at 12:30! Sad that it took going to the ER to get it, but ya know what, it's no skin off my nose so Medicaid can suck it. If it weren't for their stupid policies, I wouldn't have had to go. I understand an MRI is an expensive procedure but jeez, when you might have something wrong with your brain, I think they should loosen the purse strings a little. The doctor at the ER was really nice though, listened to everything, and was really proactive about getting this fixed.

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Would lupus or the MCTD show up on the MRI?  If not, how would they be diagnosed?  My regular doctor has been out of town but he's back and I'll be seeing him on Thursday (maybe -- I have a class at the time of my appt, so I'll either have to skip class or reschedule the appt) and seriously, he is the most caring, wonderful doctor in the world.  I know if I say could it be X or Y, he'll be willing to run the tests.

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Meg - Mommy to Averie
Message #15283 - 01/04/11 05:56 AM

*double post*

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red_wagon
Message #15284 - 01/04/11 02:12 PM

Meg - There's no one test for lupus or MCTD, as far as I know. I know I usually have my SED rate checked, as well as white blood cell counts, to see how active the disease is, and I believe those things are checked in lupus patients as well. A big indicator of lupus (but is not always present) is a butterfly rash on the face. That's what got my pediatrician to send me to a rheumatologist to begin with way back when. It's really just adding up a bunch of symptoms and tests and that's the diagnosis. Also, a big test for lupus is ANA (antinuclear antibodies). 97 percent of people with lupus have them. But, some people test positive but DON'T have lupus. I believe I tested negative, which is why my doctor tilted to the MCTD diagnosis. It's all very confusing, I know, but always worth asking about. Fibromyalgia also might be something to look at. "Fibromyalgia is a common condition characterized by long-term, body-wide pain and tender points in joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. Fibromyalgia has also been linked to fatigue, morning stiffness, sleep problems, headaches, numbness in hands and feet, depression, and anxiety." (from google health). Best of luck. It's frustrating hunting down a diagnosis but just try to keep your sense of humor (mine saved me) and you'll get there.

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yogiii
Message #15285 - 01/04/11 02:13 PM

The last time we had an u/s his head was measuring 2 weeks ahead.....now it is measuring 3 weeks ahead. She measured it twice to be sure. His head is in the 97th percentile for size!

eternal - I had an ultrasound at 30 weeks and again a few weeks later and DS's head was measuring 4 and then 4.5 weeks ahead of his body (his body was right on with the due date) and it was >100th percentile.  They kept telling me he would have a big head and I was a little worried, not about labor but about hydrocephaly or something like that.  His head was in the 75th percentile when he was born.  Either the ultrasound was wrong or his head did a lot of growing first and his body did more so later. I come from a family of large heads too so I knew it might just be naturally large but don't worry, you'll be fine.

 

meg - I hope you get some answers soon

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yogiii
Message #15286 - 01/04/11 02:15 PM

DS slept from 730-630 or 645 the past 3 nights!!!  I guess he wanted to start the New Year off with a bang

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ElfQ1015
Message #15287 - 01/04/11 02:41 PM



Eternal you are still quite a ways away from having to worry about pushing a baby out.  They were constantly telling me to prepare for a C-section based on Gwen's head vs my pelvis.  Clear up to being wheeled into the delivery room they told me this.  She popped out vaginally in seven hours.  Her head wasn't near as big as they thought and my pelvis was able to fit her just fine.

 

Don't worry about it right now.  Plus ultrasounds are not 100% accurate and you can get different measurements per technician.  So don't take the word of the ultrasound tech as gold.  You may have one in a few weeks and his head measures something different.

 

 

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eternal sunshine - 29wks
Message #15288 - 01/04/11 02:48 PM



drama and yogii - thanks for your experiences That makes me feel MUCH better!  my doc said they head usually slows or stops growing around 36 weeks so we will get one more u/s between 37 and 38 weeks to make a final determination about what he thinks as far as vaginal vs c-sec birth goes.

 

I knew a large head was likely since DH and my FIL have such large skulls (not like defect huge...just big). But, as I'm sure you know, you can't help but think "ACK! I gotta push that out!!"

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eh230
Message #15289 - 01/04/11 02:49 PM



Hi ladies.  Work has been crazy, so I have not had much time to post. 

 

Meg, I am sorry to hear about your symptoms, but hurray on setting up the MRI and getting in to see the nice doctor.  I hope your DH hears about that job soon.

 

Yogiii, I am doing a little cheer for you about sleeping through the night.  Have you still been waking up to check on him?  I still do that a lot.

 

Stina, do you live in MN?  I do.

 

Drama, sorry about the supply issues.  My supply took a hit last week too when I caught a cold.  It seemed to recover yesterday, though, after 4 straight days of nursing with no pumping.  It sucks that the pump is not as efficient as the baby.

 

Gusita, and Regina, good luck, I hope you get to meet you LO's soon!

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yogiii
Message #15290 - 01/04/11 03:08 PM

I am doing a little cheer for you about sleeping through the night.  Have you still been waking up to check on him?  I still do that a lot.

Thanks eh, I'm hoping this becomes a regular pattern.  I need to sleep train myself now .  I still wake up every few hours.  I haven't gone in to check on him yet because I hear him a few times at night through the monitor.  He will make a few sounds or do one short cry/yell and then go back to sleep.  I'm so proud of him

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emerald04
Message #15291 - 01/04/11 03:32 PM

Can someone post the "not msn" link?  I can't seem to see it in past posts. 

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ElfQ1015
Message #15292 - 01/04/11 03:39 PM



notmsnmoney.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=wir&thread=85&page=3

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stina72
Message #15293 - 01/04/11 04:47 PM



Thanks everyone for the thoughts for our TTC journey.  It would be great if this was our month, but I realize these things can take time and am prepared to be in it for the long haul!

 

Meg-I really hope you get some answers from the MRI, I can't imagine what you are going through.

Eternal-I am so happy to hear Cole's kidneys are perfect!

Yogii-Woo hoo on DS STTN

Eh-I don't live in MN, but DH is from MN so we travel there quite a bit since all of his family still lives there.  They are in southern MN so it is a very easy drive for us, about 4 hours.

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SW080808
Message #15294 - 01/04/11 05:14 PM

Meg- Red Wagon covered the Lupus diagnostic tests- a lot of times they look for 'if you have this many symptoms for this period of time' to diagnose because it doesn't always show up in the blood test.  I did not get the butterfly rash but had some other skin issues that I had been attributing to winter weather (skin on my ears peeling and a rash only around my eyebrows) but nothing would help it until  I began meds for lupus.  Right now I'm only on one med long term and am 26 weeks pregnant.  I'm considered high risk but have had no complications so far!

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eh230
Message #15295 - 01/04/11 10:36 PM

It seems like most people have moved to the proboards site?  Should we make the move official?

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gardenergirl0804
Message #15296 - 01/05/11 02:24 AM

Should we make the move official?

Seems like we won't have much of a choice come this Friday. I think that's the tentative drop dead date for the MSN message boards.  I'll miss posting on this board.  I like this format better. At least the new board is pretty similar. Just have to get used to it!

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gardenergirl0804
Message #15297 - 01/05/11 02:27 AM

NO MORE FLUID!!!!

That is wonderful news eternal! I agree to not worry about the head size right now. I'm sure the doctors will give you their opinion on what you should do, c-section or not, but don't worry about it right now!

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PalmettoLady
Message #15298 - 01/05/11 02:02 PM



Wow, I just popped over to the probaords thread and it's like 4 pages long now. I've got some reading to do.

 

Eternal: I am SO GLAD to hear that Cole's fluid has cleared up.  I have an appointment on the 18th with my regular doctor (the one who told me about Asher's fluid was a midwife I saw BC my Dr was at the hospital). And I intend to discus having a follow-up ultrasound with her.  

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surf-n-sand
Message #15299 - 01/05/11 05:07 PM

Hi ladies.  I'm posting here instead of proboards since we still have 2 more days.    I'm sure I will get used to proboards, but I like this site.  Anyhow, I am almost 19 wks (1 more day) and it seems that my digestion is really taking a hit.  It doesn't matter if I eat fruit, a salad, something greasy, or something spicy.  My right side gets all knotted up feeling afterward and the burps are abundant.  Tums do seem to help, but how often are Tums okay?  Does this ease at any point once things shift around?  Just hoping this comes in stages and is not a constant for the next 21 weeks.  Wishful thinking! 

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surf-n-sand
Message #15300 - 01/05/11 05:08 PM

kjsh- Big congrats!  Beckett literally took my breath away.  He is sooo cute!!!

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eternal sunshine - 29wks
Message #15301 - 01/05/11 06:05 PM



surf - yea..I'm 30 weeks. I haven't noticed any let up in gastro-intestinal distress. From having gas no matter what I eat, to constipation, painful "movements" and painful gas....and now onto heartburn....it hasn't let up. But, I have gotten used to it, if that is any consolation.

 

I have been taking tums...my doc said I could take them by package directions. I try not to take more than a couple after meals.

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GusitaRenker
Message #15302 - 01/05/11 07:29 PM

My cross post from the other board
Hi ladies! I'm still with child, but I come bearing good news! I had my appointment today, and I am 2 centimeters dilated, completely thinned out, and baby is in position ready to go. I will be induced Monday, 1/10 at 5:30 AM if he doesn't come before then. The doctor swept my membranes, and I came home to a bunch of bloody mucus (never thought bloody mucus would get me so excited!). So, I will get to meet my baby Brett 1/10 at the latest!

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gardenergirl0804
Message #15303 - 01/05/11 07:47 PM



surf - Mylanta worked for me and was ok'd by my doc. If it's ok with your doc might want to try it. Only thing that worked for my indigestion. I feel for you!!! Hopefully it will let up and not be a constant pain for you.

 

Gusita - that's great news!!! Hopefully Brett will come on his own and you won't have to be induced. I bet you he will, 5 days seems too long, sounds like things are progressing and you could go into labor at any time!

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surf-n-sand
Message #15304 - 01/05/11 08:15 PM

Congrats Gusita! 

Like a dumby I thought I could control the indigestion with what I eat.  Oh well.  A little indigestion is a very small price to pay!    I'll suck it up.

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insurancemoneymaven
Message #15305 - 01/06/11 02:47 AM

hey there ladies. I have been on proboards, and not checking this one. So I had a huge bomb dropped on me last night at work. My assistant that I have been training for the past 3+ months to do my job while I take maternity leave is leaving the company in 2 weeks! She accepted a job at a local, private university. It's a really great opportunity, but I can't help but be really mad about the timing. I am 33 weeks on Friday, and my doctor is taking me off of my Terbutaline in 3 weeks, meaning DS could arrive anytime thereafter given my preterm labor issues.

I will have no choice but to work, mostly from home, when I should really be on leave. There is no one else at the company capable or available to do my job, and even if there was, there is not enough time to train them. Add to that the owners won't trust anyone else to do it, and it's a big mess.

I am not quite sure how to react at this point. I am trying to be supportive (we are friends outside of the office), but I am really disappointed and saddened that I really won't be able to enjoy my maternity leave like I had hoped. Any suggestions? Have any of you been through something similar? I am sure there is a good, heaven sent reason for all of this, but it's hard to see the silver lining at this moment.

meg - I have Fibromyalgia, which red wagon referenced. Let me know if you have questions about it. I have had it for about 8 years, but my symptoms aren't what you've described.

eternal - I am so glad that Cole's kidneys look great!

Gusita - I can't believe that he's almost here - yeah!!

surf - I hate to say it, but my heartburn has only gotten worse. Tums really do help me though. I take two - once after lunch, and once after dinner. They really help, otherwise, I can't sleep because of the heartburn!

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ladyki
Message #15306 - 01/06/11 04:56 AM



Hi ladies,

 

I have been a little busy. I started school yesteday again after a month break, ahhhh, I keep on telling myself that I will finish soon.

 

On another note, I took my nephew to the dentist today and there was a mom that was giving her two-year old daighter coffee. The little girl kept on asking for more and the mom kept on giving her more. I dont think that it was decaf, cause the little girl was all over the place, lol.

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ladyki
Message #15307 - 01/06/11 05:01 AM



Gusita- Wohoo, you will soon meet baby Brett, how exciting, please let us know your birth story when ever you can.

 

Insurance- that is reallly a bummer I hope evertyhing work out and that you dont have to stress out.

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jenna30-
Message #15308 - 01/06/11 06:52 AM

heartburn -- I only had it a few times, and found that drinking a glass of milk helped.

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gardenergirl0804
Message #15309 - 01/06/11 03:28 PM



insurance - any chance of a temp being hired and trained before your maternity leave? I know you said the managers have a hard time with trusting people, but that is crazy for them to think you can be on maternity leave and work at the same time. TRUST ME - being a new mom is a full time job. You need to give your body a chance to heal as well and taking care of a baby and working will just wear your body out even more. There is a reason women go on maternity leave from work for at least 6 weeks. My advice, talk to your boss and see if there is anything that can be worked out.

 

ladyk - wow, coffee - really???  I'm surprised that the parent would want to have their child bouncing off the walls with a caffeine buzz. Makes me wonder!

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surf-n-sand
Message #15310 - 01/06/11 09:33 PM

Jenna- Thanks!  I'm all about holistic remedies, so I will try milk. 

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