Posts by ainh

Around 30 weeks is when I think they should start using words about their positioning, personally.  I mean, I feel like this one is doing summersaults all the time and has probably flipped ten times today alone.  That said,...

Do you think you want more than one child?    Are you starting to buy stuff and decorate?  Or are you waiting awhile still?  (I always wait, but mostly because I'm a procrastinator!)   Do you have a...

I can't imagine what you went through and what you must be going through now.  I hope your support system is large and strong, for you and for your husband.  Many hugs to you.

I am curious how weight loss factors with weight gain.  In some sense I've gained 2 pounds and in another I've gained 7 pounds.  The nurse seemed a touch concerned when she confirmed that I was only up two pounds from my...

Ha.  Have to comment on the computer losing keys!  My second spilled water on my laptop and the only thing that went out was the "w".  I got very good at avoiding words with "w".  I had the little manual keyboard to...

I freeze meatballs uncooked in batches of 20-25.  To cook I take them straight from the freezer and cook them on the stovetop in a jar of spaghetti sauce for about 50 minutes.  They always turn out great. 

I guess we all have different takes ;).  I'd go in July, before baby.  First labors are not under 4-5 hours basically ever, you know?  My experience is that most people want to hole-in for the first month with new baby...

I'm awaiting the results from my second screening (had my ultrasound and blood draw today, so it'll probably be a week) and then I too will have an amnio if it brings my risk up.  I'm glad to hear the procedure went ok and you're...

I'm in SHOCK.  I was just told this morning that they think:  GIRL??  After two boys and everyone thinking that I'd want a girl if given a choice, I am actually left very confused.  I guess I would've been happy...

I'm 17.5 weeks and am back at my start weight (lost five pound and have gained them back).  I worry I'm going to gain a ton in the next 24 weeks though, as my appetite is back and then some.  I almost liked the morning...