2010 pregnancy/baby thread

[prechrswife]

Very cool Karen. Lots of people at work tell me almost matter of factly what I am having based on how I am carrying. I believe it has more to do with body shape of the woman versus anything else. I get a lot of boy based on how I am carrying however my SIL had a boy and she carried completely different than I am. You are right though, healthy human is what we are aiming for.

Doesn't it get irritating when people do that? My husband and I were in the elevator at the hospital, leaving my ob/gyn's office when I was right around the due date with my daughter. We knew she was a girl, and there was some woman in the elevator who was convinced I was having a boy. Um, no...

[finn's mom]

We knew she was a girl, and there was some woman in the elevator who was convinced I was having a boy.

I had a lady at Target literally argue that I was going to be disappointed when I had to take all the pink clothes back. I said "no I won't be, but I'm pretty irritated with you right now, so just leave me alone.". Mind you, this was after about five minutes of just politely trying to end the conversation with her.

And I said I was done, but let me just say that the other thing I hated and still do...when people say, in response to my excitement about being pregnant or being a mom, "oh just wait, let's hear your tune in x weeks/months/years.". I'm not stupid, I get that it's not all sunshine and daisies, but I think I'll always love being a mother! I know I enjoyed pregnancy up until the moment she was born. Ok, now I'm really done ranting!

Wow! On a good note, haha, I'm so excited to meet all the new babies! Talk about a new generation of baby boomers! I know six couples (four if which I'm close enough to that I'll be attending baby showers!) that are expecting this summer! It's awesome!

[BitsyNaceyDog]

And I said I was done, but let me just say that the other thing I hated and still do...when people say, in response to my excitement about being pregnant or being a mom, "oh just wait, let's hear your tune in x weeks/months/years.". I'm not stupid, I get that it's not all sunshine and daisies, but I think I'll always love being a mother! I know I enjoyed pregnancy up until the moment she was born. Ok, now I'm really done ranting!

Ugh! I hate that too. One of my husband's sister's was actually arguing with him about the fact that we wanted/planned another baby. She has one and is DONE. She just can't comprehend couples wanting more than one kid. It really bothered my husband who wants 4-5. (Not saying we'll have 4-5, but that's what he wants. We'll likely have at least 3 though.) I love being a mom and I love being pregnant and my husband loves being a dad and loves when I'm pregnant.

[Cookiebaker]

Ugh! I hate that too. One of my husband's sister's was actually arguing with him about the fact that we wanted/planned another baby. She has one and is DONE. She just can't comprehend couples wanting more than one kid. It really bothered my husband who wants 4-5. (Not saying we'll have 4-5, but that's what he wants. We'll likely have at least 3 though.) I love being a mom and I love being pregnant and my husband loves being a dad and loves when I'm pregnant.

that terrible! Ugh. Isn't it such a personal decision? So whats good for one person totally isn't for another, know what i mean? I'm irritated at her for you, and I don't even know her. haha

On another note, I am supposedly HALFWAY as of today. Feeling great (just queasy all.the.stinkin'.time these days).

[finn's mom]

On another note, I am supposedly HALFWAY as of today. Feeling great (just queasy all.the.stinkin'.time these days).

have you tried ginger for nausea? I didn't have it often but when I did get queasy, I'd suck/chew on a sliver of ginger and it always did the trick. I've heard citrus too but I never tried.

[Cookiebaker]

have you tried ginger for nausea? I didn't have it often but when I did get queasy, I'd suck/chew on a sliver of ginger and it always did the trick. I've heard citrus too but I never tried.

yes, i have tried ginger...straight ginger makes me feel ill, but i have ginger gum and i sip ice cold ginger ale. But the only thing that makes me feel better is to sleep. but with a toddler, that's not possible haha

[gemini9961]

Update on me - I had my 34 week appointment today and my fundal height is measuring 2 weeks ahead. I was measuring 2 weeks ahead at my 32 week appointment as well. Doctor thinks there might be a big one in there. All routine tests (urine and blood pressure) were good. My next appointment will start the vaginal exams so I should know more then if baby is in the ready position, by palpatation it appears baby is head down. I have my first baby shower tomorrow! I have gained 29 pounds so far, everyone says I am all baby. The swelling in my feet and ankles is becoming more consistent now especially if I am on my feet a lot. My fingers are a little swollen as well. It won't be long now.