[Elijah'sMommy]

It's been a while since we had weekly updates!
How are all our mommies and babies doing? Any new milestones? How are things going?
How are all of the preggos doing? How are your appts going? Any big news?

Lets see pics!!!

I'm doing good here! I think I have started to drop (I've included 2 pics for your opinions ) and it seems I'm losing parts of my mucus plug (don't worry, no pics of that! LOL). It is exactly one month to my due date and I am just getting more and more excited to meet my little boy! And I start my weekly appts next week

[CandaceDianne]

How are all of the preggos doing? How are your appts going? Any big news?

I will be 14 weeks on Wednesday. I go back to the DR December 10th, so only 2 weeks away (yah!). Other than that, nothing really to report. We are anxiously awaiting for me to feel the baby move and for DH to feel it.

[Banned-Jaylas_Mommy]

looks to me like you have dropped! ahh its gettings so close! im reliving my pregnancy through all of you guys! i miss it sooo much!!

things over here are well. Jayla has been sleeping through the night for the past week and its been great!! im back to work but get to stay in the room with Jayla so its going really well besides a lady in there i cant stand.

Jayla is doing wonderful. she is just so beautiful and she is smiling so much more now! i never could of imagines how much love i could have for one little person!

here is my all time favorite picture of her so far!

[KCMomma]

Lynda, you read my mind. I was going to start this today too!!! You definitely look like you've dropped to me too. Are you having to go to the bathroom even more now? I noticed that when I dropped it was like I couldn't go 5 minutes without peeing!!! OMG only 1 month!! You are so close. I miss feeling her move inside me, but honestly, other than that I DO NOT miss being pregnant!!!

Erica - I love that picture!!! She looks so alert and beautiful!!! Glad she is STTN!!! That's awesome!!!

As for me, nothing really new here. I will have to add pics later as I'm at work and don't have them saved on this computer. I've been trying to find a balance now that I'm done working out with that trainer. I've slacked a bit on the gym sessions, but I'm still eating mostly the same stuff!! Funny I can eat whatever I want now, but I'm choosing to eat the same healthy stuff! I'm pretty darn proud of myself. As for Paige, she's doing great. She's much more active and fun!!! We are going to give her her first bit of cereal on Thanksgiving night so stayed tuned for video!!! I can't wait. She is teething...no fun, but overall not too bad!!! I'm getting super excited for Christmas this year. I love this time of year and this year is even more exciting since it's our first year as a family!!! Can't wait to see everyone's holiday family pics!!!!

[stlgirl]

I'm doing pretty well, but definitely wearing out much faster and rapidly developing the pregnancy waddle. My DH started doing perineum stretches with me last night and all I have to say is OUCH! (And I have such a long way to go, too...he's using the method out of The Birth Partner, and I'm only stretching about 1/6 as far as I'll need to in order to avoid tearing )

Here's a photo from last week, I haven't really changed that much:

[Micksbabe]

I am 36 weeks today!!!! I can't believe it. I am down to weekly appointments, every monday My right hip is getting pretty sore and my right knee has been bothering me for awhile, I am going to ask the doctor about my knee today!!!

Other than that I am feeling pretty good, starting to have BH contractions on a daily basis, but they don't hurt so I am pretty sure that they aren't "real" contractions especially because they go away.

Lynda - I think that I lost part of my mucous plug this morning Isn't it getting exciting? We are almost there.

Gwen and Erica - your girls are precious, I can't wait to see your holiday pictures
Candance - you will be feeling that baby move before long!!! It is a very exciting time.
Rachel - you look fantastic!!!

[tiffanys]

Hi ladies! Well, I am pretty new here but I wanted to post an update too! I am 4 weeks 4 days today and I had my blood workup! I also scheduled my first appointment for December 10th! I am so excited! It's only 2 weeks away, yet it feels like it will take forever to get here lol!

[MarinaAndCharlie'sMommy]

So glad everyone is doing so well! This past week DH was finally able to feel the baby kick and we were both able to see my belly move when the baby kicked which has been super exciting. I can definately tell baby is bigger and stronger than last week. Next appointment is on Dec. 1st. I have been a little depressed about my weight gain. I have gained 20lbs now and I'm only 23 weeks. I'm trying to blame it on moving to dayshift though!

[~* Liss *~]

I'm 16 weeks pregnant!! I've been meaning to take some belly shots and have made some promises to get my belly up here!!

I've started to feel flutters and maybe even a little bit more! I have stretching pains, but I just call them growing pains. I had an appt last Wednesday (haven't had a chance to update my journal) but my doctor said that everything was great! He gave me feedback from my u/s in October. He said the h/b was great, the placenta looked great and was at the back and that my cervix was nice and tightly closed. He also said that he feels that our LO is on Team BLUE!! We should know at our next u/s on Dec 19th!!

SO happy to hear that everyone is doing well! Jayla is adorable!! LOVE your belly Lynda - you've definitely dropped! Keep up the good work Gwen - can't wait to see Paige's new pics!

Candace - so excited for you in your second trimester! Rachel - your belly is so cute! And Megan - I can't believe that you're almost ready to go! I remember when you got your BFP in Mexico!! Casey - that's so exciting that DH can feel your LO - we can't wait!

[karenwalter]

I am 32 weeks today. I'm starting to feel bigger and it's getting more difficult to move around. Baby is moving like crazy and DH loves to feel him kick.

My heart rate has continued to be a problem with it running normally around 120 and shoots to 150's with any activity. So I'm on continuous heart monitoring and see the OB weekly and the cardiologist too. They are still deciding if they are going to let me push during labor or if I have to have a C-section. So, I am trying to be calm and just know that we are doing everything to keep both Connor and me safe.

Saturday was my last day of work until after he's born because of my heart rate. So, now I have lots of time to get stuff done in the nursery.

[Boo]

I'm almost 10 weeks and my first appt is tomorrow. I'm very nervous & excited. I have been a slacker and haven't taken any pictures yet this pregnancy which makes me feel really bad because I have one from every week from my pregnancy with Christian, starting at 4 weeks I think. I do believe I'm growing a lot quicker this time around. I think I'm going to have a hard time hiding it when/if we go home for xmas.

Christian is his usual monkey self. He seriously climbs EVERYTHING he can get onto. I'm sure he's going to be a handful when he starts walking. As if he's not a big enough handful already. lol He actually just found out he can't fly. He climbed into the lazy-boy (something he learned to do a few weeks ago) and leaned over the arm rest and did a header into the floor. It was one of those you see it and it kind of happens in slow motion but you can't make it there in time things and totally freaked me out but he seems to be fine. He just whined for a minute. lol He's such a boy!

[Sam914]

Hey all! I'll be 19 weeks tomorrow! Almost halfway, yaay! I just did a big update in my journal but in short, we found out its a boy last week as everyone knows. I'm starting to get some ideas on furniture, bedding, gear and all that and slowly starting to buy. I'll probably get nursery stuff come tax time, woo hoo. Going to Ohio (my moms) for Thanksgiving tomorrow so i might not be around much for the next week but i hope everyone has a great holiday if i dont talk to you guys before that.

[KCMomma]

Lovin the updates!!

Candace - oh just wait...you will feel your LO move soon! Then it will start to hurt!!!
Rachel - you barely have a belly there! I'm sure it feels much different to you though.
Megan - 36 weeks?!?!?! That's so exciting! One more week till you are officially full term!!! I too remember when you got your BFP in Mexico!!! I can't believe it's almost time to meet your little girl!
Tiffany - welcome again and of course we want to hear all about your updates. Us who have already had our LO's love living through you prego ladies! So keep the updates coming!
Casey - how flippin exciting to see the baby move in there! It will never get old!!! Has your doc said anything about the weight gain? If not then I wouldn't worry at all! Everyone is different and gain at different times. Hang in there! Try to stay active (walking) and eat as healthy as possible.
Liss - you better get on those belly shots girl!!! We want to see them. team blue huh? That's exciting! Can't wait to hear for sure!!!
Karen - I'm sorry to hear about your heartrate. I didn't know you were having issues with it. So bed rest now huh? Well, that will give you plenty of time to rest and relax. Try not to do too much!!! Guess we will be seeing a lot more of you on JM now!!!

[fromustobaby]

Lynda- Can't believe you are so close, and your bump definitely looks like it has dropped a lot!

Erica- That's a great pic, but wow, she doesn't look like a newborn any more - how did that happen so fast?

Gwen- How long in total did you work out with the trainer - did you find the diet more helpful or the workouts? I used to work out so much, and just feel so lazy right now - though I already have a triathlon scheduled for 8 weeks after baby is born

Rachel- That doesn't sounds fun...ouch! But, you are going to have such a great birth because of it!! Can't believe you are really coming down to the wire also, with the holidays, you are gonna be ready to go by the time they are over - I still think back to us and our never ending cycles - WOW!


Megan - WOW, you and Lynda, I remember your BFPs like it was yesterday - can't believe you are so close!

Liss - I hadn't heard the team blue rumors for you - YEA team blue

Karen- Hope that you are able to relax being off work, and that your heart rate relaxs also...remember, you dont have to get everything done at once - you still have a bit of time

Karly - Congrats on being almost 10 weeks w/#2...has it felt any different the second time around?

Sam - YEa team blue


I'm getting ready for all the holiday stuff coming up - I think I'm more excited about the time flying by then I am about the holidays themselves...I keep thinking to how different they will be next year
Suppose I should take a breath and enjoy our last *alone* holiday...but baby is definitely making himself known and kicking away...I'm finally starting to pop, and look a bit PG...which is making it more real
My nose is so stuffy I can't breathe out of it, which is a bit annoying, but if that's my only complaint, I'm a very lucky girl

Here's my belly shot from this week:

[amazing_love]

The biggest change with me this week is i'm able to feel my baby move. I LOVE it! Sometimes it's been light but other times its pretty strong considering i'm only 18 weeks. It feels like little kicks

Here's this weeks belly pic

[CandaceDianne]

I love reading everyone's updates!!!

[~April04~]

I love reading everyone's updates!!

Lynda - definitely looks like you dropped! Not too much longer now!
Candace - feeling the baby move is the best part! Shouldn't be too much longer now!
Erica - Jayla is beautiful!
Gwen - Can't wait to see the video of Paige eating some cereal.. I can't believe she's 5.5 months already!
Rachel - you look adorable!
Megan - only a month left! Woah
Tiffany - GL at your first appt!
Casey - I love watching my belly move around - its so cool :0) I wouldn't worry about the weight gain - as long as you're not pigging out than it's what your body and baby need!
Elissa - can't wait to see if you're for sure on team blue!
Karen - I'm sorry to hear that you're heart rate is still so high
Sam - almost half way there!
Tonya - you're so little! I can definitely see a little baby there though.
Krista - feeling the baby move really is the best part - are ya'll finding out the sex?


OK - done.. OMG there's a lot of you now!

AFM -

I'm doing great - 31 weeks 3 days today - officially only 60 days until my due date now.. My next appt is on Dec 2nd.. should find out the results of my 3 hour GTT that day *fingers crossed* that I passed! We're still waiting for her furniture to come in - we called last week and they said that the company shipped them to their store - so now we're just waiting for the phone call to set up delivery.. I can't wait - Savannah's stuff is like everywhere! I really want to get everything organized.

Here's my belly pic:

[Boo]

Originally Posted by fromustobaby

Karly - Congrats on being almost 10 weeks w/#2...has it felt any different the second time around?

Thanks! They say no two pregnancies are alike and there is certainly some truth to that! I have been far less sick than I was with Christian. I am still very nauseated all day, but I seem to be OK if I eat every 1.5-2 hours. As with Christian, it didn't matter what I did, I just felt like butt and was pretty good friends with the porcelain throne. It seems to be going by a tad quicker now and I think that's because I'm busy with Christian. When I was pregnant with him, I had all day to sit around and think about it, kwim? I still don't *feel* pregnant, which is normal cause I'm still pretty early, and I feel a little guilty about not being as caught up in the whole pregnancy thing as I was with Christian. Oh and one more difference, I haven't bled as much this time around (so far).

[Banned-Jaylas_Mommy]

gwen: i cant wait to see the video! and i wish i could eat healthy!
rachel: you are so teeny tiny! those stretched will be great for your delivery!
megan: this past month will fly by!! enjoy the last month!
tiffany: the beggining definetly feels like it goes by so slow, but 2 weeks wil be up before you know it!
Casey: how exciting for DH! dont worry about theweight gfain! your aloud to gain it! you growing a beautiful baby in there!
liss: how exciting to start feeling your LO! i wonder if your dr is right??
Karen: sorry about all your heart rate issues!
Karly: so excited for you! baby #2 yay!
sam: i must have missed your post about having a boy! big congrats!!
Tonya: definetlu enjoy every last second that you have your baby inside you! it goes way to fast!
krista: you are so tiny! i LOVED feeling the movements!
April: gl with the test results! you look fabolous!

i love all these updates!

[amazing_love]

Originally Posted by ~April04~

Krista - feeling the baby move really is the best part - are ya'll finding out the sex?

Yep We'll be finding out in the beginning of January.