It's April, Mamas!!!! - Page 9

[Mom2baldie]

Sistermama, I am still awake too, because there is a lady on the IM pregnant board actually saying that a cesarean is as safe or safer than a vbac. oh my gosh. Im not going to be able to sleep after this.




edited to add that I certainly do not mean to offend anyone but spreading misinformation about VBACs just really pisses me off. Like its not already hard enough for women planning VBACs and then someone goes around saying that a vbac is no safer or better for the baby than a csection. I just seriously dont get it. Why sit there and try to argue when there are studies about uterine rupture readliy available. :

[greenbeing]

Hi gals-gone for a day, and I've missed heaps!

Happy belated birthday to you Sheryl!!! Hope you enjoyed your night out with your friends!

Chrissy-the shower exchange sounds fun! Thanks for bringing it up.

Lynsey-sorry you were up and so frustrated last night. I don't consider myself too knowledgeable about VBAC, but I do know enough to say I definitely don't agree with that person.

Anna-we can't wait to hear the news!!!

[CdnAloha]

Hi I'm new here...

well that is, I've been lurking since the beginning. My dh wanted to keep our news between us for so long that I just didn't know what to say.

So here I am bursting forth with the cheery news. I'm here to join the party! I am Julia and I'm due Sept. 18 with my first. We are planning a homebirth with a midwife and so far things are looking good.

I was sick, sick, sick all the time for the first 4 months and it helped to read what all of you were going through and how you were dealing with it. Misery loves company. :

I am not really showing and today I am wearing a jean skirt and sweater from pre-preg. I think by the end of the day I will be uncomfortable, but I wanted to wear something fitted. The maternity stuff I have is quite baggy still and sometimes I feel quite sloppy.

Well nice to finally 'meet' you all. I look forward to joining in now that I am out of the closet so to speak.

(edited to fix a typo)

[CdnAloha]

Lynsey, I wanted to let you know I have been following the anti-vbac postings as well, and I have to question that person's motivations. She has said she is just curious, but all the replies and arguments she makes suggest she is very resistent to actually understanding other people's views.

I hope it relieves your mind somewhat to consider maybe some of the info people post will finally sink in and she will start to see the truth in things.

Sorry to the rest of you if that is off topic.
(First posting and I'm already causing trouble. )

Cheers,
Julia

[hjohnson]

I am definitely diaper shopping now that I know that I am having a boy. I also plan to register at http://www.babiesinthesun.com since she has quite the variety and I think my mom won't mind helping me buy diapers.

We bought some bedroom furniture last night! DH agreed to get it since they were waiving the sales tax and they comped our delivery charge as well. Now I have the TV Armoire and bed to go along with our dresser. The set is solid oak with solid cedar drawers. Mmmm... it smells good.

We had dinner at the Bonefish Grill and DS was a perfect angel. The restaraunt was somewhat upscale and several people were watching to see if DS would become a nuisance or not. Yes! Children can behave in restaraunts. DS ate his chicken and bread and tasted the veggies and passed. He doesn't quite like veggies yet. I had Chicken Marsala with Augratin Potatoes, grilled beets and onions, and a house salad. If you are ever in Charlotte, I would highly recommend the restaraunt.

[banana girl]

And the veridict is...........

One baby! Whew! and it is due just when we thought. (Sept 12th) Our doctor was WRONG, WRONG, WRONG! Te he hheeee. We are both relieved to find we don't have to start with two kids right away. I'm sure we would have been excited about twins, but I am definitely relieved to know there is only one in there.

Seeing the baby move on screen was fun, We were given a photo to take with us.... looks like an alien. Jerome came with me, and he got to watch almost the entire time. The technicial had him look away while she was trying to determine sex. We had informed her that we didn't want to know the gender. Strangely enough, for me, the experience was sort of anti-climactic. I think it was more intense for Jerome, he hasn't had the personal "proof" of life happen for him yet. While i have felt flutters and thumps and "know" that there is a baby inside of me. Jerome has not been able to feel the movement yet. He was so nervous and excited before the appointment.. pretty cute.

After the appointment we went shopping and for the first time, Jerome picked out baby clothes! We got a cute little onesie and some little pants at Kids Gap. It was a lovely afternoon, out bumming around town. but the excitement of the day, definitely took it's toll on me. I crashed super hard by about 7 p.m. and Jerome couldn't wake me back up to have some supper later. so of course i woke up very early this morning and struggled to try and sleep more... oh well.

Thanks to everyone for thinking of me, it was fun to come in today and see all those messages asking where i was and what was happening. I have got to get internet access at home!!! I would post at 3:30 every morning!!!

Welcome Julia, glad you have decided to pipe in. looking forward to hearing more from you. And hi there to any other lurkers out there. I sure hope the new "role call mamas" find there way to this active thread. Anyway, hello to all!

Happy spring day to everyone!!!
Anna

[RaeInBC]

HI Everyone:

I haven't posted much, not being in the mood, but wanted to let you all know that I follow your messages and they give me cheer and interest. Yeah! I'm glad you got the singleton news you were hoping for, Anna, although I'm sure you would have made the very best of twins. My first U/S is today. Our region has a policy that they won't tell us the gender (this is the only place that I've ever heard of that) but I'm very curious so may be staring--I'm sure uncomprehendingly--at that image, trying to make it out. Don't you know when you're not *allowed* to know something, it makes it all the more enticing! I thought morning sickness was over but actually threw up on someone's lawn today when I was walking Jack (the dog). I felt quite embarassed, but what can one do?!?

Anyway, best to all--we quiet ones are here, and enjoy the exchange.

Rachel

[adventuregirl]

Anna, I have been thinking about you! Glad it all went well and now you know for sure there is just one baby and when he/she will be due to arrive.

Julia, welcome! Glad to have you with us!

My birthday dinner was great, I was moved at how many wonderful friends I have. I got two pairs of non-icky maternity pants from my one friend, they are so comfy and panel-free, yay! When my dh got home from work, he brought me flowers and a non-alcoholic beer, it was so sweet. For dinner I had beef fajitas, which were delicious and dessert was a gigantic brownie sundae which had to be passed around the table many times and still didn't get finished. It was the most delicious thing!

When I woke up this morning, I felt for real, the first big kicks that could be felt on the outside. It was amazing, so much different from the movement I have been feeling. I was so sad that my dh wasn't here to feel them, but maybe tonight! I just laid in bed with my hands on my belly and tears in my eyes, it was like I could feel actual parts, like arms or legs, not just this ambiguous roll. I have been very, super emotional the past few days, so my joy seems to be just as amplified too, but I know you all get it.

Jen, I like your suggestion for Sarah's response to her mil. As for inviting people from far away, if you want them to come, you should invite them, you could always tell them separately that they don't need to worry about gifts. I don't think its an obligation to send a gift if you get an invite and can't attend, although some people do, but whatever, you want to celebrate, that's what its all about after all! But I would probably get kicked out of etiquitte school, so don't take my word as "proper". I just do as I feel and if people don't like it, too bad!

[Mom2baldie]

Sarah, thanks for the compliment (belly shot with Riley). I saw a pic kindof like that on the internet and told DH thats what I wanted. It took us over 10 shots to get that food one.

About your shower, I think that you should just invite your MIL even though she will complain. Thats probably better than not inviting her and having her get offended and then maybe have to deal with any attitude from her in the future. Maybe she just wont come!

[Mom2baldie]

Julia! Nice to "meet" you! I am so impressed with all you girlies planning homebirths with your 1st babies. When I was pregnant with my first I didnt even know homebirths "existed". Apparently Ive led a very sheltered life.

and, btw, thanks for your input about the anti-vbac lady. Many people have responded now and thats very nice to see.

[Mom2baldie]

Heather, thanks for posting the link to babiesinthesun. Looks like they have some good stuff and that site was completely new to me.

Anna, Congrats on having 1 baby! I bet it was a big relief. That is so sweet that Jerome picked out some baby clothes...my dh isnt into that AT ALL. I bet he is all the more excited now!

Hi Rachel, the puking incident would have been embarressing :LOL I wouldve prob. started crying or something. Welcome and I look forward to more of your posts!

[chrissy]

Anna, that must be a relief to know for sure! I always think twins would be kind of cool but I know it must be so so difficult too.

Sheryl, woo hoo on your awesome birthday!

Heather, i didn't realize you lived in Charlotte. i live in Greensboro. we have a bonefish grill here too but i haven't tried it yet. glad you had a nice dinner!

Welcome Julia and Rachel!

Must nap now,
C

[sistermama]

Julia - Welcome! I think we Sept mamas like a little bit of "trouble" :LOL

Anna - I'm glad you're u/s went well. I totally forgot you didn't have internet at home and I was getting worried about you.

Rachel - so sorry about the yard incident. If that had happened to me I'd still be laughing about it.

Jen - Are you stuck in bed somewhere??? I don't think I've seen a day go by without you posting at least ONCE by 2:00 pm. ag

I ran around like mad today. It is so exhausting to be a great mama all morning, get your kid fed and down for a nap and then rush to get to work on time! I want a nap, too!!!

[hjohnson]

Lynsey the owner of BabiesInTheSun posts here on the MDC boards. She is goog about customizing a package for you if she doesn't have a package that fits your needs. Andrea is a great person.

Chrissy I was wondering where you lived. I live about 5 minutes from Carowinds. I won't be getting much use out of my season pass this year though. I am hoping to ride the new roller coaster after DS #2 is born.

[JenInMpls]

Sarah :LOL you are awesome. I actually spent my morning on the computer writing an e-mail to my student teacher... since that's kind of a paid obligation, I gave it priority. And I had another lousy night's sleep - my cat has gotten even more clingy, if you can believe it, and comes to bed with me straight away at 10 and doesn't get up until after I do. I think I pulled a muscle in my back last night trying to lift her over myself while she was wrapped up in the covers, just so I could get out of bed to pee... and when I came back she was all cozy on *my* spot. And when I tried to set her on Jo just for a moment so I could get situated, she wouldn't stay on Jo for even a second so I could get comfy. I guess I should just get pushy with her, but then I feel totally guilty about it.

Sheryl glad you had such a nice birthday and yay for those kicks! They are pretty mighty aren't they?

Anna: I'm glad you're reassured about the singleton... but you would've been a fine twin mama, too!!

Rachel I'm sorry about barfing in someone's yard... at least it's biodegradable and I'm sure you didn't offend your dog one bit. I'm glad we have another Canadienne on the list - I've been dying to find someone out there who has tried or even heard of Calidou, these bath and body products for babies and mamas from Canada. So... have you heard of them? Or tried them? Let me know.

Well, it's too fine of a day to sit in this cafe and use the computer, so I'm going to take my steamed milk outside (about 70 degrees today) and try to finish a letter to my pal in Boston...

be hugged

j

[banana girl]

are the new "roll call mamas" finding us?

I am just wondering if the new mamas who have posted on the roll call have found us here on our most active thread? I haven't wanted to post on the roll call, but I really want to welcome and encourage any lurking mamas to chat with us here.
I love hearing about all the different places and different experiences that we all bring with us. Being a first timer, I take alot of comfort in hearing from all of you regularily.
There really aren't many women that i am close to here at work or among my female friends that are in the same boat as I am. Although a woman who works here recently revealed that she is also expecting in sept. The funniest thing about it is that a few months ago, i had this long talk with her about my pregnancy sickness, etc, and she never batted an eyelash! What a cool cat! I don't know how she kept her mouth shut so long. Me, I blabbed it to the world right away. But I also barfed like crazy for two months, so I don't know how I could have kept it quiet, even if I tried. I salute all of you who pulled it off!

Well hubby will be here soon, we are filing our taxes online tonight, before leaving work, so i will have to give the computer over to him. Thankfully we are getting a happy smiley REFUND! Hooray!

P.S. my belly button still hasn't "popped out" but I feel like it is about to at any time!

Listening to the Universe
Anna

[sistermama]

I was just wondering the same thing about the other mamas. I'll go over and post in roll call now, so they can find us if they haven't all ready!

[Mom2baldie]

My best friend just sent me a link to some pics she took yesterday of our daughters in the TX bluebonnets. I thought Id post the link in case anyone wants to see. My daughter is the one without ribbons in her hair (she is still almost bald!)

http://community.webshots.com/photo/...34238561qdKDYn

[sistermama]

Lynsey - those are some of the absolute most beautiful pictures I have ever seen!!! They really took my breath away. The girls look like they are in a magazine ad.

edited to say: Paityn is gorgeous, with or without hair. Bald headed babies unite!!!!

[banana girl]

Lynsey those are GORGEOUS photos! What a treasure!

jealously yours
Anna

P.S. I want a little girl just so I can dress her up!!!! Te he hheeee!