Nov. 2011 DDC Roster

[bubbagirl]

Inspired by the March 2011 roster....

Please post an introduction about yourself, a suggestion of things to include would be.....

* EDD: (feel free to use 1st or 2nd half if you prefer)
* Name: (whatever you would like to be called or like us to know)
* Age at conception / Age at delivery:  
* Location:
* How long it took to you to get your BFP:
* What number child is this for you:
* Family (partner, other children, and/or furbabies):
* Baby's gender (hopes or guesses):
* Names you like (& are willing to share):
* Birth plans/preferences:
* Blog, website or the like:
* Anything else you'd like to share:

I will add basic info like edd/names/age/#child in this post so we can keep track easily. Please feel free to post updates and changes as well, just call attention to it with something bold like "Change" or "Update". If there is something else mamas would like on this list please let me know. If you would like anything to quietly change, please feel free to PM me with that request.

EDD Listings

Late Oct.

Mal85 - Mal, 25, expecting #2

27th

escher12 - Amanda, 29/30, expecting #1

30th

Hykue - Julie, 31, expecting #1

travisannaharvey - Travis, 37/38, expecting #2

31st

tank - Heidi, 29/30, expecting #1

SilvanaRose - Sara, 28, expecting #2

Early Nov.

xakana - Xak/Heather, 30/31, expecting #3

nursemeredith - Meredith, 28/29, expecting #2

KeanusMomma - Rachel, 25/26, expecting #2

hansapanza - Hansa, 36/37, expecting #2

1st

PinkPeony - Kim, 32/33, expecting #1

Caracol8 - Michele, 26/27, expecting #1

meb2 - Meb, 19/20, expecting #1

2nd

rhombus - April, 35, expecting #3

nmouse - 30/31, expecting #1

claire123 - Claire, 24/25 (baby due on my bday), expecting #1

3rd

bubbagirl - Becca, 38, expecting #2

A-Time-To-Live - Live, 36, expecting #2

MadHghtsMama - Vanna, 20/21, expecting #3

opus - Amy, 27/28, expecting #1

merryns.mom - Kelly, 31, expecting #2

TourneyMama - Jen & April, 31/32, expecting #4 with Jen's 1st pregnancy

4th

MrsKatie - Katie, 28/29, expecting #1

5th

apmama07 - Megan, 33/34, expecting #2

Summersquash - 32/33, expecting #2

moona - 41/42, expecting #2

LunaLady - Luna, 25, expecting #1

mommy2sage - Michele, 31/32, expecting #3

bluebunny - Blue, 36/37, expecting #5

ExpectantMama19 - Krystal, 19/20, expecting #1

7th

LilStar - Rachel, 24/24 or 25 - bday is the 10th, expecting #3

KayPea - Kirsten, 29/30, expecting #2

8th

peaches' mom - Jenny, 35/36, expecting #3

case360 - Casey, 29, expecting #1

9th

TalkToMeNow - Amanda, 30/31, expecting #4

Ablemec - Mishy, 31, expecting #1

amberfawn - Amber, 32/33, expecting #1

2011mama - M, 31/32, expecting #1

chocopais - 32/33, expecting #1

10th

flightgoddess - 29, expecting #2

theogeo - Lindsey, 29, expecting #1

Mid Nov.

SexySisam - Mimi, 29, expecting #3

Motivated Mama - Nina, 28, expecting #4

MrsHin2002 - Karen, 39, expecting #2

Rachelette - Rachel, 39/39-40, expecting #1

jbk21 - Jacquelyn, 25/26, expecting #2

11th

AdamsV88 - Veronica, 22, expecting #3

TTCChloeOrConnor - Nicole, 22/23, expecting #1

angelashn - Angela, 31/32, expecting #3

AprilGlynn - April, 24/25, expecting #2

mrsrayray - Rachel, 26, expecting #4

sammypants - Michaela, 29/30, expecting #1

octanebeetle27 - Wendy, 31/32, expecting #5

SoCaliMommy - Kami, 28/29, expecting #3

12th

chiro_mama - Shauna, 33/34, expecting #3

sothisislove - 27, expecting #3 - 5th pregnancy

13th

SadieH - Sadie, 27/28, expecting #1

14th

miranda - 32/33, expecting #4

NathansMommy - Danielle, 30, expecting #3

Chena4 - Chena, 27/28, expecting #4

15th

littleliz - Liz, 27/28, expecting #1

thencamehenry - 31, expecting #2

Lula's Mom - Kristi, 38/39, expecting #4

MrsShow - Misti, 34/35, expecting #2

16th

Ajbaby - Melissa, 25/26, expecting #2

carrieb26 - Carrie, 32, expecting #3

FaithF - Faith, 27/28, expecting #2

Apmama210 - Ang, 33/34, expecting #4 (pregancy) and 5th child

endwood - Ellen, 35, expecting #1

17th

BananaBreadGirl - 26/27, expecting #2

18th

McCully - 26/27, expecting #2

musicmama08 - Crystal, 27/28, expecting #2

numbersbyjasmin - Jasmin, 25/26, expecting #2

19th

HBACJack - Jackie, 30/31, expecting #3

julesv - Julie, 30, expecting #1

20th

willsmomm - Brittney, 30/31, expecting #4

Rachel88 - Rachel, 29/30, expecting #1

txtarheel - Katherine, 37, expecting #3

BabyBuddhaBelly - Ree, 24/25, expecting #2

Late Nov.

reddearmomma - Lauren, 28/29, expecting #2

Abraisme - Abra, 29/30, expecting #3

amnda527 - Amanda, 25/26, expecting #3

eastvanmamma - Clem, 31/32, expecting #2

2sweetboysmom - Joy, 33/34, expecting #5

justamama - Dennie, 26/27, expecting #4

mom2isa - Jennifer, 32, expecting #2

Code Name Mama - Dionna, 35/36, expecting #2

meesh933 - Michelle, 25/26, expecting #3

21st

lisabbw - Lisa, 39, expecting #3

bird.lee - Birdie, 31, expecting #1

Dov'sMom - 28/29, expecting #4

22nd

ckirchmiller - Christie, 34, expecting #2

mcacat - Cat, 34, expecting #2

4JMJ - Teri, 38/39, expecting #5

granolamommy3 - Meghan, 32/33, expecting #3

23rd

crazykittymomma - Sarah, 25/26, expecting #2

kdhfly - Katie, 27, expecting #3

mamabelle - Michelle, 30/31, expecting #2

24th

JamieB - Jamie, 27/28, expecting #3

necerj - Denise, 18/19, expecting #1

25th

dashley111 - Ash, 27, expecting #3

susannahva - Susannah, 33/34, expecting #2

ZoeJane'sMommy - Briana, 28/29, expecting #2

26th

rachdoll - Rachel, 30/31, expecting #4

MsVyky - Vyky, 27, expecting #2

baltimoremomtobe - Maria, 35/36, expecting #1

27th

EonJourney - Nicole, 40/41, expecting #2

28th

Jaimee - 31/32, expecting #3

FairyLady - 31/32, expecting #1

29th

GreenGranolaMama - Brookes, 25, expecting #2

KaliShanti - Kali, 29/30, expecting #3

DizzyMissLizzie - Lizzieann, 28, expecting #1

sara-on-the-lake - Sara, 36/maybe 37, expecting #8 (11th preg)

jkseawell - Kristina, 26, expecting #3

30th

GenomicsGirl - Shannon, 37/38, expecting #5

smallbrit - Emily, 34, expecting #3

mama2mmj - Ashley, 26, expecting #4

Early Dec.

2nd

Viriditas - Amy, 30, expecting #2

In Our Thoughts...

hildare

purplefish

cillian

Sommer

nearlyelated

nj's mom

DevaMajka

Xerxella

snadaska

Updated through post #173

Edited by bubbagirl - 7/16/11 at 10:28am

[bubbagirl]

* EDD: Nov 3rd
* Name: Becca
* Age at conception / Age at delivery:  38
* Location: OK
* How long it took to you to get your BFP: 7 months of not trying not to, it took 1 cycle we really tried
* What number child is this for you: 2
* Family (partner, other children, and/or furbabies): Awesome DP/DH C, amazing lo B 11 months. 2 pups, 6 kitties, lots of wild critters and some chickens before spring is over.
* Baby's gender (hopes or guesses): DH says girl, my mom wants girl - I haven't had a feeling one way or another yet.
* Names you like (& are willing to share): I have a list of about 200 on my phone I add/edit often. Have no idea yet really.
* Birth plans/preferences: Would love a waterbirth at home in our outside tub.
* Blog, website or the like:
* Anything else you'd like to share: I'm so looking forward to this magical time and so grateful to have be blessed to experience it again.

[hildare]

hope this isn't jinxing it.....

* EDD: (feel free to use 1st or 2nd half if you prefer) 1st half, not sure about EDD...
* Name: (whatever you would like to be called or like us to know) hildare ;)
* Age at conception / Age at delivery: 37, days before 38? 
* Location: ga
* How long it took to you to get your BFP: hahah.. like 4 3-packs of tests, pal & a d & e in dec.
* What number child is this for you: pregnancy #4, baby #2 hopefully..
* Family (partner, other children, and/or furbabies): sweet dh, one dd who is 16 mos, 3 cows, 7 goats, 14 chickens, some bunnies, fish, 2 dogs, 2 cats....
* Baby's gender (hopes or guesses):don't care at all either way about the baby's sex (there's a difference, you know)
* Names you like (& are willing to share): dh insists that we use the name Buck.  regardless of sex as this is likely to be our last little one...
* Birth plans/preferences: WANT A VBAC!!
* Anything else you'd like to share: this little one wants to be born under the sign of scorpio like its big sister, daddy, and mama.  it's the house of know-it-all.....

[escher]

* EDD: October 27, but I'm betting the baby will arrive in November.
* Name: Amanda / Escher
* Age at conception / Age at delivery: 29/30
* Location: East Coast
* How long it took to you to get your BFP: Just under a year.
* What number child is this for you: First!
* Family (partner, other children, and/or furbabies): My wonderful wife
* Baby's gender (hopes or guesses): No guesses yet.
* Names you like (& are willing to share): Nothing settled yet.
* Birth plans/preferences: We're hoping for a homebirth.
* Anything else you'd like to share: I'm looking forward to getting to know you all!

[tank]

* EDD: Oct 31
* Name: Heidi
* Age at conception / Age at delivery:  29/30
* Location: NC
* How long it took to you to get your BFP: We tried since Sept 09 and had one loss on 12/10 and concieved on our first full cycle after that
* What number child is this for you: #1
* Family (partner, other children, and/or furbabies): Partner of 8 years not married but we aren't in a rush for that obviously
* Baby's gender (hopes or guesses): I have a feeling it is a girl but we'll see.  I have better boys names picked out but would be happy with either
* Names you like (& are willing to share): I have a huge list!  I haven't shared them with DP to see which ones we agree on yet though and we will probably wait to name the babe till after s/he is born 
* Birth plans/preferences: probably a water birth with a midwife but the final decision hasn't been made
* Blog, website or the like:
* Anything else you'd like to share: I hope this babe sticks around! 

[xakana]

Tentatively posting...

* EDD: Early November (11-5 based on O)
* Name: Xak (pronounced like Zack) or Heather
* Age: 30/31
* I'm in the KC Metro, Missouri
* We got pregnant on the first try (never. happened. before--I took 18 months with my first, 2 months with my second preg (first loss) then 8 months total to get DD2 and I got my BFP yesterday, which I THINK is 14DPO, but might be only 13... there was an issue with O this month where I had strong symptoms for 2 days and I think I may have ovulated twice)
* This will be my third, I hope!
* I have a wonderful husband of 6 1/2 years, two little girls (Lilly: 4, Naomi: 2), two kitties Nimbostratus (Nimbus, boy) and Brat (girl), and three parrots: Shadow (African Grey, Congo), Dionysus (female red bellied parrot) and Sara (cockatiel)

* I believe I'm carrying a girl. I have been trying for a boy every time. I've always wanted a little boy.
* Can't share names, alas! I'm really feeling one in particular, but I don't know how DH would react to proposing a name this early... ever since our first loss, he doesn't even like to know about pregnancy in the first 6 weeks, poor guy--he took it hard
* The birth depends on the legal status of midwives when baby is born. Right now, there is a horrible bill trying to re-criminalize them that could rob me of the option that had finally moved me past my latest birth trauma. I would like to birth in our brand new birth center and they may shut down in September if this bill passes.
* My blog

* I'm an alternative person in general. I am also very emotional in general, but with pregnancy, I have a tendency to overreact a lot. I will realize it and admit that I made a mistake if given the chance and apologize. I don't like debate, arguing or fighting, but I am a little overzealous with sharing what I think is neat information  I don't really fit in anywhere, typically. I'm AP, a writer and a disabled SAHM who spends every waking moment overcoming crippling issues that I was told would eventually hospitalize me with no hope of recovery and that I would never live a normal life, so I have a very different perspective on a lot of things. I have tons of love and empathy for people and cannot hate or hold onto anger very long (though my anger burns VERY hot while it's there--I suffered brain damage from over-medication as a child that gives me very poor anger control--about the level of a 3-4 year old and that took me years to achieve, I used to have none at all). Oh, and I never shut up

Edited by xakana - 3/1/11 at 10:58am

[xakana]

Oh, and I forgot to say: my first was a cesarean for failure to wait for me to dilate past a 10, my second was a VBAC (UBAC transfer with premature transition) and hoping for a Birth Center VBAC with an awesome midwife

[Hykue]

Ooh, the roster is up!  Thanks, Becca!

* EDD: October 30

* Name: Julie

* Age at conception / Age at delivery:  31 at delivery
* Location: Saskatchewan, Canada (it's north of eastern Montana)
* How long it took to you to get your BFP: We started trying in August 2010, got pregnant in September, had a very early loss, waited a couple of months for better timing, and got pregnant on the second try this year!

* What number child is this for you: 1 - it's my first, long-awaited child.  I sure hope it sticks around!

* Family (partner, other children, and/or furbabies): My wonderful husband, who complements me so well, a dog, a cat, two goats, two donkeys, and about 20 chickens.

* Baby's sex (hopes or guesses): I've thought my first child would be a boy for a long time now, so I'm thinking boy, but I really don't care a whit either way.  I'm kind of hoping for twins (yes, because I'm a little bit crazy) because my husband really doesn't want more than one kid, but he would be happy enough if we got two at the same time (not much he could do about it!)

* Names you like (& are willing to share): I'm a bit of a name-hoarder.  I have about 100 that I like, more for girls than for boys.  My husband has very strange ideas about naming, so I'm having a hard time finding ones that we both really like.  The best I usually get from him is "It's okay".  I would worry that I might not find one he really likes, but he genuinely thinks that Lucifer is an acceptable name, so I suggested perhaps I could have more say in naming, and he agreed.  I would still like to find something he thinks is okay.

* Birth plans/preferences: I'm kind of drawn to a homebirth, but that would make my husband (and me, to a lesser extent) very nervous, as we would really have to do a UC - there are no midwives around here that I can find.  It's a long, long way to the nearest midwife (a three hour drive) through the middle of nowhere, literally not even any houses for a good bit of it.  So, it will probably be in town at the hospital.  Fortunately, the doctor that does all the pregnancy/birth stuff here is pretty fantastic, so I'm going to try to make the most of it. 
* Anything else you'd like to share: Like Xak, I'm talkative (thanks for using that positive word for it . . . I might have to copy you and put it into my signature, if you don't mind).  My husband works all summer away from home - I can visit him, but it's about a 10-hour drive.  So I'll be busy on here in the summer, as long as this baby sticks around.  I wish I could do more than I am to ensure a healthy pregnancy and baby, but I know it doesn't work that way.  So I'll just hope!

[xakana]

Originally Posted by Hykue 
 I would worry that I might not find one he really likes, but he genuinely thinks that Lucifer is an acceptable name, so I suggested perhaps I could have more say in naming, and he agreed.  I would still like to find something he thinks is okay.

* Anything else you'd like to share: Like Xak, I'm talkative (thanks for using that positive word for it . . . I might have to copy you and put it into my signature, if you don't mind). 

Absolutely! "Talkative" is the nice word for it, isnt' it? LOL

You know something interesting about the name Lucifer? Until the King James version of the Bible, Lucifer was only in the Bible to refer to Jesus, who makes a lot more sense as being "the Morning Star" and "Light Bringer". But yeah, the kid would never get past the negative connotation from that one mistake that led to all the books since carrying on the error. It was really finalized when Joseph Smith used that mistranslation for Satan's angelic name in the war of Heaven.

I'm a baby name nerd, too, btw XD as a writer, I've read through SO MANY baby name books for both my own kids and my characters. My husband and I have the problem you're describing with boys names--he barely likes any boys names and I'm really, really picky about them. We have a few names picked, though, and the first one will be named after a very obscure archangel ;) Hence the not sharing with the name :D

[bubbagirl]

Your welcome! I just couldn't wait to get it up. I know it is a little early, but I am so excited :)
 

Originally Posted by Hykue 

Ooh, the roster is up!  Thanks, Becca!

[hildare]

i think i'm out.... you can take me off the list :(

[A-time-to-live]

* EDD: 1st half.  I'm predicting Nov. 3rd.  I actually had my 1st on the day I predicted (which was different than the EDD my midwife gave me)!
* Name: Time
* Age at conception / Age at delivery: 36
* Location: Southwest
* How long it took to you to get your BFP: We had just barely (maybe hadn't quite) decided that we wanted another and bam!  Guess it was meant to be.  
* What number child is this for you: Second
* Family (partner, other children, and/or furbabies): Husband and DD1 who will be 2 in March.
* Baby's gender (hopes or guesses): DH wants a boy.  I'm trying not to hope for a girl.  :-)
* Names you like (& are willing to share): We don't want to discuss this until we know it will stick.
* Birth plans/preferences: I want a homebirth.  DH is uncomfortable with that and pushing for a hospital birth.  I'm hoping to compromise on a birth center, although I'm not even sure if that's an option where we live.  I had my first naturally in a hospital and it was ok. But my insurance has changed and the hospital we would be at this time is not as natural birth friendly.
* Anything else you'd like to share: Am still bfing DD1.  Kinda hoping she'll self-wean but I'm not optimistic.  Also a bit anxious about sleeping arrangements.  Excited to start this journey!

[Hykue]

Oh, hildare.  I'm so sorry for your loss.

[MadHghtsMama]

* EDD: November 3rd, 2011. I am very sure of this date because there is no other day I could have gotten pregnant but the 10th of February!
* Name: Vanna
* Age at conception / Age at delivery:  20/21
* Location:Virginia
* How long it took to you to get your BFP: We werent trying. February 10th was the first time we'd had unprotected sex in a loooooooong time!
* What number child is this for you: Number 3
* Family (partner, other children, and/or furbabies): My husband, my 4 year old son and my 2 year old daughter!
* Baby's gender (hopes or guesses): I dont care either way and I have no idea what the sex of the baby is! Maybe Ill have a feeling further on down the line.
* Names you like (& are willing to share): If this baby is a boy he will probably have my husbands name.
* Birth plans/preferences: I will be having a homebirth.
* Blog, website or the like: I dont have a public blog.
* Anything else you'd like to share: Im still in shock that Im even pregnant, but I am starting to get really excited! I cant wait to get out of the first trimester so I can start building my cloth diaper stash haha.


 

[MadHghtsMama]

* EDD: November 3rd. I am very sure of this due date because the only day I could have gotten pregnant was the 10th of February.
* Name: You can call me Vanna.
* Age at conception / Age at delivery:  20/21
* Location: VA
* How long it took to you to get your BFP: We werent really trying. February was actually the first month weve had unprotected sex in a long time.
* What number child is this for you: Number 3
* Family (partner, other children, and/or furbabies): My husband, my 4 year old son and my 2 year old daughter
* Baby's gender (hopes or guesses): I dont care either way. I dont have a "feeling" about what the sex is either!
* Names you like (& are willing to share): If the baby is a boy he might have my husband's name.
* Birth plans/preferences: I am having a homebirth.
* Blog, website or the like: I dont have a public blog.
* Anything else you'd like to share: I am still in shock Im even pregnant but as each day passes I am getting more excited. I really hope this little one sticks around! The thing I am looking forward to most during this pregnancy is building my cloth diaper stash haha. 

[apmama07]

Very cautiously joining you all, but I just can't wait.

EDD: Nov 5
Name: Megan
Age at conception / Age at delivery:  33/34
Location: Maryland
How long it took to you to get your BFP:2 years this month, with 2 losses last year at 5.5 weeks and 10 weeks. It's been a long road...This was our first cycle after the last loss.
What number child is this for you: 2
Family (partner, other children, and/or furbabies): DH, DD 3.5, a dog, cat, and kitten
Baby's gender (hopes or guesses): Strongly feeling girl, but that could be just because I just "knew" both losses were boys and hopeful this one's different in every way.
Names you like (& are willing to share): Won't even begin to cross that bridge for a long long time
Birth plans/preferences: Again, I've learned not to start making those plans already. But likely homebirth with a midwife. For now I'll continue to see my RE
Blog, website or the like:
Anything else you'd like to share

[LiLStar]

Okay, I'll play.. even though I 50% think the pee stick is just lying to me to screw with my head :)

* EDD: Not sure exactly when I Oed but I think Nov 7 is a reasonable estimate. I like having a Monday edd, makes it easy and "even" which day of the week I count my weeks on. My OCD really appreciates it. 
* Name: Rachel
* Age at conception / Age at delivery:  24 and could be 24 or 25! My bday is nov 10
* Location: Woodinville, WA 
* How long it took to you to get your BFP: Wasn't tryin. Only saw AF twice since ds was born
* What number child is this for you: 3
* Family (partner, other children, and/or furbabies): dh Eric, 4 yo dd Allie, 21m ds River, 2 cats, Athena and Zeus
* Baby's gender (hopes or guesses): no clue!!
* Names you like (& are willing to share): Last pregnancy I really liked Malia for a girl, but I don't know if I want to use to anymore since I've seen articles about how its on the rise because its Obama's daughter's name. It'd bug me if people thought that was the "inspiration"..I just like it! I have no idea. But I think it'd be awesome if I could find a name thats a common used adjective for an animal. I'm highly amused that I have Allie Cat and River Otter :)
* Birth plans/preferences: Another hbac!

[rhombus]

hey new friends! here's my stuff:

EDD: november 2nd
Name: april
Age at conception / Age at delivery: 35
Location: oregon
How long it took to you to get your BFP: years (wonky fertility)
What number child is this for you: 3
Family (partner, other children, and/or furbabies): husband of 15 years, 12 year old daughter, 5 year old son, 2 dogs, 3 cats, and 5 backyard hens
Baby's gender (hopes or guesses): no preference, no hunch
Names you like (& are willing to share): nope
Birth plans/preferences: my first was a homebirth transport and my second was a successful homebirth, so i reckon we'll aim for the home plan this go around, too.
Anything else you'd like to share: i've had lots of chemical pregnancies, but my last "sticky", if you will, ended in a 2nd trimester loss, which occurred almost 4 years ago. i admit to to being a little nervous about this one, but my gut tells me it's progressing healthily. hope i'm right!

[loveandlight33]

Originally Posted by LiLStar 

Okay, I'll play.. even though I 50% think the pee stick is just lying to me to screw with my head :)

* EDD: Not sure exactly when I Oed but I think Nov 7 is a reasonable estimate. I like having a Monday edd, makes it easy and "even" which day of the week I count my weeks on. My OCD really appreciates it. 
* Name: Rachel
* Age at conception / Age at delivery:  24 and could be 24 or 25! My bday is nov 10
* Location: Woodinville, WA 
* How long it took to you to get your BFP: Wasn't tryin. Only saw AF twice since ds was born
* What number child is this for you: 3
* Family (partner, other children, and/or furbabies): dh Eric, 4 yo dd Allie, 21m ds River, 2 cats, Athena and Zeus
* Baby's gender (hopes or guesses): no clue!!
* Names you like (& are willing to share): Last pregnancy I really liked Malia for a girl, but I don't know if I want to use to anymore since I've seen articles about how its on the rise because its Obama's daughter's name. It'd bug me if people thought that was the "inspiration"..I just like it! I have no idea. But I think it'd be awesome if I could find a name thats a common used adjective for an animal. I'm highly amused that I have Allie Cat and River Otter :)
* Birth plans/preferences: Another hbac!

 

Congrats Rachel!

This is going to put a monkeywrench in for all that Harry Potter fun. ;)
I'm "quietly" standing by right now and watching, maybe we'll see some 11/11/11 babies!

[LiLStar]

I KNOW right?! lol, this wasn't on purpose, but I secretly kinda hoped for a shot at a 11/1 or 11/11 baby. Maybe I'll have a totally radical midwife who'll be like, "meh, that rollercoaster won't shake a sticky baby free, if you fit in the harness and don't feel sick, go for it"... heheheh. Seriously though, I'm DEFINITELY going to still go on disney world rides that are tame enough for a 4 year old. For heaven sakes, accelerating in a car, speed bumps, sharp corners.. all more "rough" than some of those preschooler-aimed rides! Well, this all assumes that the trip is early enough that I'm not enormous.. we haven't scheduled yet but I'm pushing for early May, before ds is 2.