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post #81 of 366
1/27/10 at 8:50pm
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Cecelia's mom, by chance are you a vegetarian? I read that vegetarians rarely get pre-eclampsia.

I got laid off while I was pregnant. It was my most favorite job ever. I totally loved it. (Teaching at Pima.) It was the best thing that could have happened to our family. As a result, I am now a Stay at home mom. We're dirt poor, but who cares.

I'm not suggesting unemployment is in your future, I'm just saying don't stress. What's the point? This is the only first time you're going to be pregnant. Be grateful your body is giving you an excuse to cut back on your hours.

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post #82 of 366
1/27/10 at 8:59pm
I'm not, though I am pretty close to being one-- I eat some chicken rarely, and some seafood rarely, and that's about it. I sincerely hope I'll be spared the dangers of preeclampsia!

I'm trying to be really positive about this. I want more time away from work; to be frank, I hate my job. I don't want to work at all. I want to be a SAHM, but we have a mortgage and bills...the hardest part is shaking the guilt that I'm letting the team down by not being around during the busiest time of year.
post #83 of 366
1/28/10 at 8:08pm
It sounds like its nothing you can help and you are doing what is best for you and your baby at this point. If they are upset about it, that is their own issue, not yours, like you said! At least you get to escape a job you don't particularly enjoy anyway. Just try not to let this time pass by with all the stress. It will be over before you know it and you will most likely miss it!
post #84 of 366
1/29/10 at 5:54pm
So I think I remember some of you discussing having a book about tracking your fertility? I have been going through all sorts of stupid contraceptive methods and have decided that I need to just try that out! I'd love to borrow it or just get the title of it so I can get my own. thanks!
post #85 of 366
1/29/10 at 6:07pm
Cecilia's Mama-- try best you can to let the work stress roll off your back. This will sound silly and preachy, but honestly--everything changes when you have a kid. Work is just work, and if you have to go, you will, but it won't hold the same place in your life as it once did. I was SURE I wanted to keep to working after my son was born--I had a crying fight with my midwife about it (I lived elsewhere at the time)-- and a few months later it all felt wrong and we changed everything. After having just bought a house we moved out of DC so we could live somewhere where we didn't have to work so much; we changed a lot of our habits to live a simpler life, and I became an almost full-time SAHM.

Not saying you'll turn your life upside like this, but there's no way to anticipate how much will change when you become a mama. Until then, try not to stress--keep your body and mind healthy and cherish your beautiful round belly.


Hannah, the book I personally love is called Honoring Our Cycles -- it has lots of info about trying for/avoiding pregnancy, and includes charts you can fill out. I know there are also a lot of charts available online.


I'm here just waiting to meet my baby. we have tickets to see Prairie Home Companion live tomorrow-- so after that's over I'm ready to go into labor at any time. We continue to have occasional sleep issues with Carter (maybe every 4th night), and I'm a little terrified of throwing a newborn into our already sleepless mix, but I'm sure we'll find a way to survive. As we struggle with these issues, I feel so proud and happy of my relationship with Rob because I feel like we are really a team, and even when we have all been up from 2-6 am (like last night) we still support one another and don't assign blame or get cranky. I am excited to have another baby with this man!

Ok, that was cheesy, but I NEED a silver lining after the night we had...
post #86 of 366
1/29/10 at 8:14pm
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So I think I remember some of you discussing having a book about tracking your fertility? I have been going through all sorts of stupid contraceptive methods and have decided that I need to just try that out! I'd love to borrow it or just get the title of it so I can get my own. thanks!
I used "Taking Charge of Your Fertility." I have really weird cycles-- I ovulate, but I don't bleed. Before reading it, I had no idea I was actually ovulating. We got pregnant with Cecilia the first month we started trying, when I learned how to look for signs of fertility.

Sarah- I actually don't want to work. I hate my job, and want to be a SAHM more than anything. It's just the money thing. That's what's getting me feeling all guilty now that I know that my boss is understanding with me going to restricted hours. My husband is so supportive of me, but I know he's stressed about money, even if he tries to hide it, and that makes me stress too.
post #87 of 366
1/29/10 at 10:55pm
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This is a GREAT book.
post #88 of 366
1/29/10 at 11:14pm
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This is a GREAT book.
It changed my life. I'd been trying to get pregnant without drugs for several years. Imagine my surprise to learn that I still ovulated even if I don't bleed!
post #89 of 366
1/29/10 at 11:40pm
Awesome! Thanks for all of the recommendations. ladies. I have weird cycles so I'm excited about being able to figure them out.
Hugs all around for all of the stresses and sleepless nights going on!!
post #90 of 366
2/3/10 at 9:42pm
Anything going on tomorrow?!
post #91 of 366
2/3/10 at 10:36pm
Well, I'll still be 7 months pregnant, and sadly working....
post #92 of 366
2/4/10 at 2:01pm
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Anything going on tomorrow?!
Anyone going to Conner today?
Was thinking maybe we would stop by later if it warms up enough...anyone else?
post #93 of 366
2/5/10 at 11:19am
We're planning on going to Himmel Park this morning-- the playground by the library, probably 9/9:30? Barring unforseen circumstances, like sudden labor or a particularly stubborn child.

Hope everybody is doing well. Still very pregnant here--tomorrow is my official due date, and also the day Carter assures us the baby will come ("Two six! two six! Baby come out!").
post #94 of 366
2/6/10 at 1:34am
Here's an odd question-- does anyone own Hypnobabies who would be willing to let me borrow the CDs and put the tracks on my iPod? I can't afford to buy the system, but I feel like it would be so helpful for me as a first time mom trying to learn how to relax and have a natural birth!

edit: I had a mama send me the tracks! So cool! But now I don't know what to do with them-- how long to listen to each track, when to go on, etc. So if anyone has a workbook or something I could borrow that would be great!
post #95 of 366
2/6/10 at 11:43am
so, keira woke up this morning asking to go to sarahs birth and see sarahs newborn. lol

i havent mentioned sarah or carter in a while.. so I find it interesting!
post #96 of 366
2/6/10 at 12:03pm
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so, keira woke up this morning asking to go to sarahs birth and see sarahs newborn. lol

i havent mentioned sarah or carter in a while.. so I find it interesting!
how cute! and today is her "due date" potentially psychic child there!
maybe she's in labor
post #97 of 366
2/6/10 at 1:01pm
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how cute! and today is her "due date" potentially psychic child there!
maybe she's in labor
and carter was saying 2 6 as well! maybe it's a good sign. oh i really want to get out and see the new babies soon!
post #98 of 366
2/6/10 at 2:09pm
Happy Two Six day Sarah!
post #99 of 366
2/6/10 at 5:55pm
haha!

Not in labor.

Looks like the magical "two six" is not gonna happen, unless it goes FAST!

And Jen, please tell K she can meet my newborn right after I do.

I'm actually really thankful to not be in labor. Carter has gotten sick and was up almost all night coughing, poor guy. Rob tried to take him, but add the coughing and sick whining to my already state of extreme discomfort (this baby is so LOW I think it's gonna just fall out) and I got almost zero sleep last night. This morning at 7 am after my mom rescued us by coming to get C for a few hours, I totally lost it and told Rob I was terrified I was going to go into labor completely sleep deprived and hopeless (how I felt this morning). Rob assured me that my body would take care of me and help me recover first, and it's been true. I've grabbed a couple naps today and am feeling much more myself.

So come on, baby!

Thanks for all the positive thoughts.
post #100 of 366
2/8/10 at 11:02am
Still pregnant.

Anyone doing anything fun today? I'm contemplating coffee at Bentleys this morning, or maybe a little trip to the zoo or Himmel Park? or Connor Park? it's kinda chilly, but I feel like getting out of the house.

Anyway, if anyone is up for anyone, let me know. We're good for activities until about noon, when we shall nap!

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