November Mamas Introductions

[indiegirl]

Can we do this again .... or for the first time?

Name:
EDD:
Spouse/Partner:
Other Children's names and ages:
Previous birth experiences:
Most excited about this pg because:
Having a hard time with ______ in this pg:
Pg symptoms:
Best parenting advice you've heard so far:
Recommended reading about pg:

Jesse

[AmandasMom]

Name: Kim
EDD: 11/25/04 Thanksgiving Day!
Spouse: Brian, married March 99
Other Children: Amanda 3.5 years old (8/00)
Previous Birth: C-section
Why I'm Excited: It took only 4 months TTC, didn't need to use the Clomid, and I can have sex for fun now!
Worried about: My weight, I'm 80lbs overweight from last pregnancy, didn't loose any of it, now I'm very worried about my weight gain this time around.
Pg signs: sore boobs, very tired. thats all for now luckily, but last time MS didn't kick in till 8 weeks...
Best Advice: Never asked anyone for any so never got any

Going for unmedicated VBAC this time around. Unless my back hurts for months like last time, horrible horrible back pain....

[tuffykenwell]

Re: November Mamas Introductions

Originally posted by indiegirl


Name: Steph
EDD: November 8th (but I'm not holding my breath)
Spouse/Partner: Jeff
Other Children's names and ages: Rhys 23 months
Previous birth experiences: planned homebirth...ended up with absolutely horrible induction/c-section nightmare at 42 weeks and 2 days
Most excited about this pg because: Honestly I can't wait to see the baby but thoughts about the birth are causing a huge knot in my belly that won't go away.
Having a hard time with dealing with previous birth trauma in this pg:
Pg symptoms: No much...a bit of general queasiness and certain smells bug me.
Best parenting advice you've heard so far: Follow your heart.
Recommended reading about pg: Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer

Steph

[momsmyjob]

Name: Mary
EDD: 11/28/04
Spouse/Partner: Rhys
Other Children's names and ages: Sarah 10, Melissa 9, Emily 7, Catherine 6, Shane 4, Andrew 2 and Jack 17 mos.
Previous birth experiences: All 7 were vaginal
Most excited about this pg because: I'm just excited period, but I can't wait to find out the sex to see if it will make 4 girls and 4 boys or 5 girls and 3 boys.
Having a hard time with ______ in this pg:
Pg symptoms: I can't stand the toothbrush during pregnancy. That's about it.
Best parenting advice you've heard so far: I've never gotten any
Recommended reading about pg: What to expect when your expecting

[FSUBecca]

Name: Rebecca
EDD: Around Thanksgiving
Spouse/Partner: Paul
Other Children's names and ages: John Michael, 14 months
Previous birth experiences: Loooonnggg hospital birth
Most excited about this pg because: I am so happy to give my son a sibling!
Having a hard time with ______ in this pg: Having NO time to myself!
Pg symptoms: A little tired.
Best parenting advice you've heard so far: Your children will grow up great in spite of you, not because of you.
Recommended reading about pg: I am not reading anything this time! Just going to relax and have faith in the strength of my body and mind!

[2boysandagirl]

Name: Susie
EDD: Nov. 2
Spouse: Larry
Children: Brittany 8 yrs., Tucker and Tate 3 yrs.
previous birth experiences: hospital vag birth with dd and hospital c-section with the twins.
most excited about this pregnancy because: after 11 yrs of infertility we didn't have to do fertility treatments to get pregnant this time.
Having a hard time with being sick this prenancy. I didn't even have morning sickness with my twins.
pg symptoms: nausea, breasts are larger
haven't really received any pregnancy advice
not really reading anything this time. I read it all during my 4 months of bedrest with my twin pregnancy.

[jecaly]

Name: jennifer

EDD: november 28

Spouse/Partner: dan

Other Children's names and ages: one 14-year-old given for adoption, one miscarriage in november.

Previous birth experiences: hospital with a fair degree of intervention, but a good experience

Most excited about this pg because: mostly for the obvious reasons, i think: there could be a person! made of us! here!

Having a hard time with ______ in this pg: i think the thing i'm having the hardest time with is the balance between welcoming the new creature and resisting fear of miscarriage.

Pg symptoms: shirts fit better, pants fit worse, just started feeling sick more of the time (although no puking), lots of getting up in the night to pee, tired, and that sense that something is in there.

Best parenting advice you've heard so far: my first glimpse of ap parenting, on the old hipmama boards, years ago! probably the reason i am here. so glad you guys exist. really.

Recommended reading about pg: spiritual midwifery, ina may gaskin; the natural pregnancy book, aviva jill romm; a child is born, lennart nilssen

[Attached_Mom_to_7]

Rachel
EDD:11/12/04
spouse:Rob
Kyle 14
Alyssa, 12
Michael, 11
{Miscarriage}
Lauren, 7
Tiffany,6
Christopher, 4
Melanie, 2
Most excited about this pg because I really wanted one more to share our love with!
Not really having a hard time.
Pg symtoms: mostly tiredness, dizzy
Best parenting advice so far,listen to my instincts and of course all the AP boards I've been a readin'!
Haven't read any parenting books lately

[Annabel]

Name: Annabel
EDD:November 26 2004
Spouse/Partner: Yes, lazy man is still in bed
Other Children's names and ages: Dante 28 months
Previous birth experiences: Very sudden and painful labour that was all over in 4 hours, drug free. Generally a good experience.
Most excited about this pg because: In november I will have a cuddly little baby!
Having a hard time with tiredness, nausea, worry in this pg:
Pg symptoms: Exhaustion, nausea, achy tummy, hungry, grumpy.
Best parenting advice you've heard so far: from my mum when Dante was a newborn and wanted to be fed all the time and the 'experts' were telling me I had to leave at least 3 hours in between feeds- "you have nothing else you need to be doing, you might as well just feed him when he wants it. He'll be grown up soon enough"
Recommended reading about pg: I liked "Up the Duff" by Kaz Cooke. Not very AP but a funny book anyway. I haven't read many pregnancy books, mostly I get my info from the internet.

[Seeking Refuge]

Name: Stephany
EDD: 11-07-04
Spouse/Partner: Steve
Other Children's names and ages:

Riley - Girl - 11
Darian - Girl- 8
Trapolin - Boy - 31 months


Previous birth experiences: 3 "natural" births in hospital by natural I mean no drugs which is about as natural as it gets strapped on to one of those contraction monitoring belts and
legs up in stirrups

Most excited about this pg because: We have been trying for a really long time, 15 months.
Having a hard time with being afraid of miscarriage and keeping up with the rest of the kids in this pg.
Pg symptoms: throwing up, nauseu, achy insides, fatigue,
Best parenting advice you've heard so far: not to listen to parenting advice!
Recommended reading about pg: Special Deliveries Rahima Baldwin
eta that I completely second G-love's reccomendation about the New Well Pregnancy book. There is a lot of great information. This and the Baldwin book are the only ones I kept.
I love that they recomend cloth diapers in the newborn section and demonstrate how to use fold them.

[indiegirl]

Re: November Mamas Introductions

Name:
Jesse/indiegirl

EDD:
November 3

Spouse/Partner:
dh, Mikel

Other Children's names and ages:
Violet is 3 and Zoe is almost 14 mo

Previous birth experiences:
Very long and poorly-managed homebirth with Violet, very quick and well-managed homebirth with Zoe.

Most excited about this pg because:
I feel so dang confident about my ability to be a good mom and have a good labor

Having a hard time with ______ in this pg:
The idea of three kids is overwhelming

Pg symptoms:
Exhaustion and constipation

Best parenting advice you've heard so far:
Follow your heart

Recommended reading about pg:
I have a great journal this time around--The Pregnancy Journal by A. Christine Harris. It's a great day-to-day development guide and also has nutrition and cultural comparisions.

[proudmamanow]

Name: Jesse aka wan2bemama
EDD: Nov. 16
Spouse/Partner: Beth, my dear wife
Other Children's names and ages: none
Previous birth experiences: none
Most excited about this pg because: we've been planning this for 2.5 years, had to go through lots of work to get here with sperm donors & fertility treatments, had a m/c early in last pg--can`t wait to have a baby!!
Having a hard time with worrying about m/c in this pg:
Pg symptoms: nausea, exhaustion, lower back pain, emotional swings
Best parenting advice you've heard so far: follow your heart
Recommended reading about pg: sheila kitzinger's stuff...

[LittleOne03]

Ok, I guess it's time to introduce myself. This pregnancy still isn't quite real to me, but it's definitely sinking in....


Name: Karlene
EDD: 11/11/04 (but subject to revision after an ultrasound next Wednesday
Spouse/Partner: Jason, married 9/17/00
Other Children's names and ages: Kaden, age 6 1/2 months (born 9/12/03)
Previous birth experiences: Had a hospital induced vaginal birth, but no pain meds!
Most excited about this pg because: Hmmm.... Well.... Ummm... I'm excited that my son will have a close sibling to play with...?? Still working on getting excited.
Having a hard time with ______ in this pg: Being scared about losing my milk, since my son shows no interest in solids.
Pg symptoms: Heartburn!!!, nausea, fatigue, belly outgrowing my pants, no period (hehe)
Best parenting advice you've heard so far: No one knows your baby as well as you do, so listen to those mama instincts!!
Recommended reading about pg: Hmmmm, last time I really liked my free book from State Farm because it has pics of how big baby is at different stages, and I liked being able to see that.

[melmosmom]

kklk

[scheelimama]

Name: Alisha, scheelimama

EDD: Nov. 10

Spouse/Partner: Nathan, married almost 3 years

Other Children's names and ages: Scheeli, 11 months

Previous birth experiences: Birth Center, Optional induction at 41 weeks, labor took a really long time to get going but once it did, it was crazy and fast, but overall, a really good experience.

Most excited about this pg because: I'm not sure yet. B/c DH is excited I guess.

Having a hard time with ______ in this pg: Morning sickness has been worse, but mainly I'm just having a hard time adjusting to the idea of having another one and being in grad school.

Pg symptoms: Morning sickness, stomach & digestion issues, lots of fatigue, can't find anything good to eat.

Best parenting advice you've heard so far: Like many others have said, trust yourself and your instincts.

Recommended reading about pg: Can't think of any right now.

[heatherevond]

Name: Heather
EDD: 11/20/04
Spouse/Partner: Paul (03/18/98)
Other Children's names and ages: Thomas (3rd birthday is 3 days after my due date)
Previous birth experiences: C/S due to PIH, Low Amniotic Fluid, Breech presentation
Most excited about this pg because: I am going to try for a VBAC and I heard the heartbeat yesterday afternoon.
Having a hard time with ______ in this pg: my fear of not seeing the heartbeat and my chances of VBAC
Pg symptoms: sore breasts, nausea, gas, indegestion, exhaustion
Best parenting advice you've heard so far: Trust yourself.
Recommended reading about pg: I decided to throw all the parenting books to the side when Thomas was a month old. It was the best thing I ever did.

[BabyOsMommy]

Name: Annette (Babyosmommy)

EDD: 11/12/04

Spouse/Partner: Dh, John

Other Children's names and ages: Owen, 16months, I'm due 6days before his birthday.

Previous birth experiences: Long, intervention filled hospital birth that included a vacuum, which I regret, because his poor little head was so bruised for days. My OB/Gyn was not what I'd hoped for, and I'm going with a midwife this time.

Most excited about this pg because: I can't wait to meet this baby. But to take it one step at a time, I can't wait to feel movement in there.

Having a hard time with ______ in this pg: The m/s and exhaustion are worse than they were with ds, but I can handle it because I feel pregnant then. The worries about something happening are always there.

Pg symptoms: Exhaustion, m/s, dizziness, hunger, cravings for junkfood (with ds I only wanted fruit, with this baby I only want honey crullers and caramilk bars. Not that that's all I'm eating, but in a perfect world).

Best parenting advice you've heard so far: To relax and trust yourself.

Recommended reading about pg: I've only read some of the mainstream books, so I don't have anything I'd recommend right now.

[TheGardenMama]

Name: Patsy

EDD: 11/10/2004

Spouse/Partner: Conan (dh)

Other Children's names and ages: Ashton 17, Shan 16, Emily 13, Shayne 13, Cathlin 4, and Jason 2.

Previous birth experiences: All vag, all pretty fast

Most excited about this pg because: Still in shock lol!

Having a hard time with ______ in this pg: Morning sickness, as usual - but it FINALLY seems to be easing up a bit.

Pg symptoms: Nausea

Best parenting advice you've heard so far: rest when the baby rests

Recommended reading about pg: Nothing stand out right now, I think over the years I've read everything!

[ladyt]

November Due Date

Name: Lady T
EDD- November 24, 2004
Spouse/Partner- Drew (such as great guy)
Children- N/A
Previous Birth Experince- N/A
Most excited about- This is my first baby and i never really thought that I would get pregnant.
Having a hard time with- the fact that my belly will get really big
pg symptoms- some nausea, very gassy and indigestion
Haven't received any pregnancy advice
Definitely picked 'Your Pregnancy Week by Week'


_________________
Lady T- engaged to Drew EDD 11/24/04

[Megamama]

Name: Meg

EDD: 11/27/04

Spouse/Partner: Tom

Other Children's names and ages: Alexis, 17; Jacob, 14; and Elijah, 16 months (his due date was 11/30..so they could be quite close!)
Previous birth experiences: All three were vaginal, but my last was my most meaningful..in sutter maternity hosp in Santa Cruz, CA, with midwife, and Tom delivering Elijah after 22 long hours...

Most excited about this pg because: A new little sweet one in our lives to love and grow with.

Having a hard time with ______ in this pg: realizing I'm actually going to have a baby in 8 months..

Pg symptoms: Exhausted, starving and peeing all the time.

Best parenting advice you've heard so far: Trust yourself

Recommended reading about pg: Birthing from Within (this book will totally empower you!!) Concious parenting by Lee Lozowick, Dr Sears the Baby Book..The Continuum Concept.

I read a lot