Congrats to ZAngel--hope she and Katelyn are doing well!

Has anyone heard from Kingwoodgall or MsKimiD?  I wasn't sure if they were "Nesting" anymore...

 Eileen is getting more alert by the day--we get so many smiles now, but still plenty of screaming, too (=  We started a more structured routine/schedule this past weekend and so far it's working pretty well (not perfect, but better).

Happy Halloween Everyone (=

We found out the other week that this baby is a boy, so yay!

I am going for weekly weigh-ins because of my lack of weight gain, but other than that things are going fine. I still get sick from time to time, but overall am feeling much, much better than I have.

Just wanted to say congats to all the new mommies and mommies-to-be!

Good luck to all TTCers!

Nothing new to report here.

Congrats, ZAngel!

I have been sick for a week and a half and I coughed so much this weekend that I pulled muscles in my chest. I haven't had a good night sleep in several days, just hope tonight is better. I have a doctor's appointment Friday, which can't get here soon enough.

We have started looking into day care, and thanks to Sparkman, have a really good prospect.

I'm also starting to look at cribs again. We haven't even started our registry and need to get a move on.

Good luck to all those TTC and the new mommies! 

Double digits - this is my last week of 2nd tri!

Cupcake gets more active every day. We have the follow-up Level II u/s tomorrow with the peri to check growth since she was measuring small. Also still waiting on results from my 1-hr glucose test from last week.

We finished painting the nursery last weekend and will probably start replacing the outlet plugs/switches (almond to white) and putting together the furniture this weekend. This is the wall where the low-profile dresser will go.

OOT family shower is next Saturday. Not looking forward to the drive but I am looking forward seeing the fam. My mom is totally stressing over the menu which means the food is going to be awesome.

And now I want cake. Good luck to everyone!

Things are good with me.  Getting very anxious to meet our little girl.  DH assembled the Pack N Play so that is ready to go.  Her room is done and I did some washing this weekend.  Just need to wash some more of her clothes and do some organizing.  My second shower was this weekend and was wonderful!  On my "to-do" list for this week is to get my bag packed and ready and to pick up some other little things that we need (and use my Babies R Us gift cards :)  We are also doing our Childbirth class on Saturday.  The only thing bothering me right now is sleeping.  I wake up in the morning and have a VERY sore back even though I am surrounded in pillows.  Other than that, still feeling good.

Good luck to all of the mommies TTC and to those getting ready to deliver!

Not a lot going on with us.  I start my every-other-week appts next Monday.  She upped my Nexium prescription and I think it's made a world of difference.  I hope.  I'm able to go to bed at a decent hour!

My hips are starting to hurt like h*ll.  Especially the right one - that was broken.  I went to a PT yesterday and I hurt more now that I did before I went.  Every step just aches.  I'm hoping that as I do more exersizes it will help the pain.  Or it will go away eventually.

We still have nursery stuff to do, but we did wash all of his clothes and put them away this week.  I felt ok doing it since we don't have a lot of one size, but a really good mix overall. 

We also take our Childbirth class Saturday.  At this point, I'm dreading it but only because I have about 1 million things to do at home and work and could use the 8 hours for other stuff.  But I know we should do it.

Princessmah - where are you guys going?

Almost 37 weeks here and just had my weekly checkup.  Last week I was 3cm dilated and around 40% effaced.  This week I'm 4cm dilated and 70% effaced.  So, he could make his arrival at anytime now!  It could also be weeks, so we'll see how it goes...  I'm happy that I'm making progress already though!  My blood pressure has been normal, my 24-hour urine was normal, and the swelling in my feet has gone down so the worries of pre-e are gone for now.  Yay!  

Also, I had an ultrasound on Saturday and he's estimated to be around 6lb 2oz.  He refused to move his hands away from his face, so we didn't get any really good shots, so we didn't get any pictures.  But, we'll be able to take pictures of him soon enough!

Thank you!  We are doing very well.  I do appreciate you adding us to the new baby list.  Just one small change... her birthday is 10/22.  No rush... you can change it whenever you have time.

I hope everyone else is doing well!  GL to all those TTC and I wish all the best to those getting close to delivery.  

I am having my 3rd and last shower tomorrow afternoon (work shower).  My class gave me a shower today and it was so nice, my students are so excited for me!  We have the room ready and we're just trying to figure out where to put all the stuff!  The pack-n-play is set up by the bed and I've washed a lot of clothes.  I'm paranoid that he'll be too big for many of the newborn things so I'm waiting to wash some of those just in case.  I had a Dr. appt on Friday and everything looks great, no bp issues, no swelling, no protein, bloodcount was good.  I'm VERY thankful that it's been so smooth so far.  I got another u/s and it's pretty confirmed that it's a boy :-)  The only thing is last night I kept having pain and I think it might have been braxton hicks, but I'm not sure.  I called my friend who is a nurse and she told me to drink water and lay on my side and everything was fine so I guess it wasn't anything major.  I'm so scared that I'm going to go into labor early and not be ready! 

 Good luck to all TTC'rs and new moms!

kreeper611:

Not a lot going on with us.  I start my every-other-week appts next Monday.  She upped my Nexium prescription and I think it's made a world of difference.  I hope.  I'm able to go to bed at a decent hour!

My hips are starting to hurt like h*ll.  Especially the right one - that was broken.  I went to a PT yesterday and I hurt more now that I did before I went.  Every step just aches.  I'm hoping that as I do more exersizes it will help the pain.  Or it will go away eventually.

We still have nursery stuff to do, but we did wash all of his clothes and put them away this week.  I felt ok doing it since we don't have a lot of one size, but a really good mix overall. 

We also take our Childbirth class Saturday.  At this point, I'm dreading it but only because I have about 1 million things to do at home and work and could use the 8 hours for other stuff.  But I know we should do it.

Princessmah - where are you guys going?

Kreeper-We'll be at Memorial Hermann Katy.  What about you guys?  We were actually supposed to do the class next Saturday 11/7 but DH is in a golf tournament so fortunately we were able to switch it.  I told him that he was excused from going to the BreastFeeding class with me but he had to do this one :)

Reagan has been sick since Thursday. She's done to just a runny nose and horrible sounding cough. She's pretty tired but she's probably not sleeping too well due to the cough. She got her H1N1 yesterday.

Abby seemed ot only pick up the runny nose from Reagan (and me) but she had been constipated since Saturday. I feel so bad for her. We've done pears, apple juice, caro, etc.  DH asked the nurse yesterday while he was getting Reagan's vax and she said just to keep doing what we are doing. The good news is that about a week ago she decided that eating good is a good thing.

Cajun_gal:

Almost 37 weeks here and just had my weekly checkup.  Last week I was 3cm dilated and around 40% effaced.  This week I'm 4cm dilated and 70% effaced.  So, he could make his arrival at anytime now!  It could also be weeks, so we'll see how it goes...  I'm happy that I'm making progress already though!  My blood pressure has been normal, my 24-hour urine was normal, and the swelling in my feet has gone down so the worries of pre-e are gone for now.  Yay!  

Also, I had an ultrasound on Saturday and he's estimated to be around 6lb 2oz.  He refused to move his hands away from his face, so we didn't get any really good shots, so we didn't get any pictures.  But, we'll be able to take pictures of him soon enough!

Cajun--I can't believe he's almost here!!  Good luck with everything. 

princessmah:

Kreeper-We'll be at Memorial Hermann Katy.  What about you guys?  We were actually supposed to do the class next Saturday 11/7 but DH is in a golf tournament so fortunately we were able to switch it.  I told him that he was excused from going to the BreastFeeding class with me but he had to do this one :)

We're going to Women's.  It's some fast-track "includes it all" class.  8 hours, though!

Cajun- I am so excited for you, your pregnancy went by so fast!

We've been coping with H's biopsy results and have a second opinion scheduled in early November with a male infertility guru in Houston. We've heard he's one of the best so we're keeping our fingers crossed but preparing for more bad news.

Since it's unlikely anything can be done, we've decided to use donor sperm to build our family. Donor-IUI, here we come!

kreeper611:

princessmah:

We're going to Women's.  It's some fast-track "includes it all" class.  8 hours, though!

Kreeper-Ours is one of those all day things too, but only 6 hours from 12-6 and it includes a tour of the hospital.

Joseph has 2 teeth and is off the charts as usual.  He is weighing in at 23lbs 2oz and 28.5 inches long.  He is incredibly fast with his commando crawl and has managed to get stuck behind the couch and the tv several times.  He also thinks Avery is the funniest thing ever.  He threw his first fit last night when I wouldn't share my ice cream with him...then he passed out.

Avery is awesome.  I was going to teach her a song a few days ago.  Imagine how silly I felt when I said let's sing Old MacDonald and she sang it without me.  Yeah.  Way to go, mom.  Her teacher wants to keep her for a day on a weekend for free just to hang out with her.  How strange is that?  Her latest thing is to say "What's up, Cool Breeze?" to everyone she meets.  Goof ball.

Kaley had her 2 year well check this week. She is just almost 29 pounds and 33 inches, so a healthy 75% all the way around. She got a shot and nasal flu spray. She is a silly goose and makes me laugh everyday.

 I have a check up tomorrow with the OB. Im feeling ok, just ready for the end at this point.

My back is killing me. I can't get comfortable - not when I'm sitting, sleeping, nothing. The pain is right in the middle of my back (just below the bra line). Tylenol doesn't help either. I am going for a massage on Friday. Everyone says it's just pregnancy pains. Not fun.

All is well otherwise. Still no decision on the room color though I think we're going with a tan vs. pink. We're trying to squeeze in registering this weekend (or maybe next) since my family shower in Cali is on Nov. 22nd.

Mostly wanted to say congrats to the newest mommies on here and newest just finding out we're pregnant mommies!

Claire is almost 4 months old. I can't believe how fast time has gone. She is a real character and a very happy baby, smiling all the time. She barely cries and I consider myself very very lucky for that! She plays on her playmat with the toys hanging, sometimes it's like bobbing for apples, she tries to eat the toys that are just touching her mouth, sticking her tongue out like a lizard! She also is really grabbing things now including my glasses off my face and my face! She just got over a mild cold and actually did pretty well with it. I also think she might be teething, has been for a while, very slobbery and now is sucking on her bottom lip all the time. I gotta figure out how to stop it, as now just under her lip is starting to turn red from being raw. She is still having issues with her bowel movements and I will be calling her Dr in the morning. I'm probably overreacting but heck, I'm a first time mom! I guess that is about it, can't wait for halloween and to put her in her bumble costume, which I hope isn't too big for her!

ETA: We've also decided to start TTC'ing again in January.

I think DD might finally be getting a tooth. I swear I felt something sharp today, and my mom felt it too. Then again, I've been thinking she MUST be teething since she was about 5 months old so maybe not. We'll see.

Good luck to all the new mommies, pregnant nesties, and TTCers!