This weekend was not fun, I just felt very uncomfortable. Lots of stretching going on and lots of gas pains (and burping to go along with it). I need to take some new belly pics and post them

We haven't started on the nursery yet. The oil company is coming on Thursday to install the ductwork into the room so there will be a heating/AC vent. A couple of our friends are going to come I think on the 31st/1st to help us put up drywall and then DH and I will install the floating hardwood floor ourselves. Still lots of work to do in there!

My mom got the hall for the baby shower. It will be March 1st. The theme of the shower is going to be safari animals too. My mom sent me a picture of their attempt at a centerpiece for a table - a small diaper cake. It was cute! Apparently they have like 7 more of them to make!

I went out yesterday and tried to finish registering. Its so overwhelming! I think I need to go back to Babies R Us one more time. I'm getting sick of that store hahaha

Also, my last remission test in December came back negative! So happy about that, I can't even describe it. At this point if I relapse, the doctors wouldn't even consider putting me on the medication until after delivery anyway. I'm glad that the baby is "out of the woods" when it comes to that.

Mod - sorry to hear that you're uncomfortable...I wish I could say it got better from here

Our new son, Connor, is 2 weeks today. It's hard to believe, actually. I rather miss being pregnant.

Nursing is going really well - he has adapted to his two hour schedule (during the day) like a champ and as a result has been sleeping for around 4 hours at a time during the night. Hey, I'll take it

He is also a really easy baby - He is easy to read as far as what he needs, so there haven't been any long crying sessions.

Hope all the other preggos are doing well!

zeffryn - I was wondering if you had him!! How has it been with the landlord, did he get everything fixed before Connor arrived? Love your new avi

haha...well, he got everything done before i got home. apparently he was working on the floors in the kitchen at 10 pm the night before i got home from the hospital.

they are beautiful, though!

thanks...DS1 has really taken to the new baby.

time to bathe and change baby!

Congrats!!!! best wishes to your new family!!

Hi ladies,

I hope that everyone is doing well. I am finally on my last box in my ticker - it seems like it took forever to get here. I went for me weekly dr appt today and am now dialited to a 3 and 80%. She said she can feel the babies head and my bag is bulgy on the underside so it could be any day. I will be so glad when it is over with. I am measuring 41 weeks and have been about 3 weeks ahead since about 30 weeks. I am hoping this baby is not too big. My other kids were little - my son weighed 5lbs 12oz and my daughter 5lbs 8oz. I am just hoping this one fits. My midwife said I have a roomy pelvis in the back, but it funnels in the front.

zeffryn - congrats on the new baby! Your avitar is so cute - what a proud big brother he is. I know I will miss being pregnant once baby is here too, even though that is hard to imagine now.

modkitten - I am so glad your test came out negative - what a blessing and relief I bet. I totally understand the uncomfortableness. but hang in there and think of that sweet baby that you will have in your arms soon enough. Wow...7 more diaper cakes. I had my shower this weekend and my best friend and sister made one for us. It was so cute, but they said it was a pain in the keaster.

I had better get off here and finish up for the night, but I will let you know once baby is here...hopefully not too long!

TTFN!

i'm so excited to be joining this part of the forum! i just found out on saturday that i am pregnant i will be 5 weeks on wednesday. i made my first appointment today, it's feb. 6, but i asked to have my blood work done before then due to my m/c in july. i went today and had my blood drawn and will go again on wednesday so my hcg levels can be checked. i am feeling really good!!

zeffryn: congrats on the little one! your picture is very sweet!

lovinlifex2: i dream of having babies that are little, even 7 or 8lbs! my dd was 10lbs 5oz!! i love being pregnant, but i can not wait to be where you are! so close to holding your baby in your arms!! hope you have a easy, peaceful labor and delivery!

modkitten: baby showers are so fun! i remember how overwhelming it was to register! i didn't have a clue what i was going to need, or truely use!

Congrats zeffryn!! Me and my fiance had agreed on Connor as a middle name if the baby was to be a boy. I found out on the 7th the baby is a girl just like I had dreamed. Lily will be her first name. All is well with baby.. so far she is 1lb and 12oz. Go to the doctor on the 13th. That's about it so far. I live in Alaska and our -30s to -40s below seem to be finally fading. It's -14 at the moment and should be a warmer tomorrow. So excited!

Pixiefalls - Yay for the name Lily! That's my DD's name and I get tons of compliments on it. Your Alaska weather is making me feel way better about our Alberta weather. We spent most of December in a deep freeze her but it's still been warmer than what you had.

jmb1981 - Congrats on the pregnancy! How very exciting!

As for me, I'm feeling pretty good. The second trimester is being kind to me and now that I've finally shaken off the head cold that I got a couple of weeks ago I'm feeling almost back to my normal self. I'm still sleeping more than normal (12 hours last night!) but I'm not tired like I was and my food aversions and nausea are pretty much gone.

I made it to the gym today and it went really well. I hadn't been in four weeks so I was worried about how different I would feel at 16 weeks as opposed to 12 weeks, but other than just doing things slower it was pretty much the same. I had to wear different clothing since my running stuff just isn't comfortable anymore, but I'm very proud that I got in 2.5K of running and another 5.5K on the elliptical.

Hey everyone...
I am a new prego. I am 6w1d and found out the day before New Year's Eve. I had some tests done at my regular dr. while waiting to get in to see the OB and everything came back all good. I was concerned about my hcg, b/c I had a m/c in 2001 and the hcg was not at the right level. This time it was right in the range it should be. When I see the OB on the 26th, I am going to ask for another test, to compare. My BP was 138/80 while at the dr ofc, but when I got home, my mom checked it and it was back to it's norm of 100/60. It must've been the dr ofc jitters. Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself and say hi. Good luck to everyone...I'll be around.
~Misty

I just noticed this part of 3fatchicks forum. I am 13 weeks pregnant today. I am by the charts morbidly obese. I want this pregnancy to go as well as possible and to be as healthy as possible. First pregnancy weigh in was 241 and i am only 242 after 13 weeks and and fluctuating down every once in awhile. This looks like a nice group of ladies. Anyone have healthy cravings?

I actually have craved fruit this entire pregnancy! During the spring / summer, I had a nectarine or peach with my oatmeal every morning and now, its a Gala apple every morning. I find I eat a lot of oranges as well but mostly in the evenings. They're good for those times when I want something sweet or a little bit tangy. I also have eaten a lot of dairy and found that the Cottage Doubles (cottage cheese with fruit topping) make really good snacks.
Of course, these days, there's not much room left for my stomach since I'm 19 days away from my due date. The whole idea of small, frequent snacks is the only way I can stand to eat!

congratulations zeffryn,, what a cutie

Well 2 weeks left to go for me,, and i can`t wait for this pregnancy to be over with but i am feeling a bit guilty because i know i will miss being pregnant as well.

My sciatic nerve is terrorizing me these last few days and i have spent most of my time in bed Today i did my workout and feel somewhat better.

Tommorrow is my last ultrasound, just to check babys weight and measurement and then its off to my c-section on the 29th. I can`t wait and time is definately dragging.

Welcome to all the new people!!

Well they had to reschedule my doctors appointment until today and everything was all good! Baby girl had the hiccups haha it was great. Also.. it's up to 40 above zero outside! Snow is melting.. it's nice

Kim - thanks! Once I heard the name I fell in love with it. The second trimester has been good to me also.. I'm almost in the third and wondering how that's going to go

Jayme- those 2 weeks will be gone before you know it and you'll be holding on to your precious little one.. yay

thebeautywithin- mmm apples are my favorite.. and also pears. I've been kinda craving pears lately.. hmmm


Welcome to all the new preggos and congrats

Wow there has been a lot of chatter on here I've been doing OK. I've been sleeping a little better lately. Work has been stressful, I actually have more to complain about with work than I do with the pregnancy right now lol. I can't believe I am almost in my third trimester. Boy, time has flown by!

Here are some belly pics for you that I took last night



lovinlife - Can't wait to see some baby pics from you! I know it will be
soon
jmb - Congratulations to you!
pixie - I don't know how you survive in that cold (let alone how much it must cost for you to heat your home)!
Misty - Welcome to our forum lady!
Cherry - Congrats to you and welcome to our group!
beauty - I have been eating lots of oranges too. If I am craving something sweet I will eat an orange and that will usually satisfy the craving.
Jayme - Do you mind me asking why you have a c-section planned? I am just curious.