Pregnant and Fabulous? Expecting moms check in here!

Lauren yay for no more steroids I cant wait for these 17p shot to be done, I know they are suppose to help but Im ready to be 36 weeks already!

Leigh: Yay for 26 weeks, I hope Tucker does well with the new baby and moves on from his Bossy Stage! I went to Babys r Us and registered but I am sure I forgot some of the basics I am going to need its just been to long and YES very overwhelming! I have the crib, registere for the carseat, the two main things Im set on! I hope that Hubby has healed good and you can really start planning for baby!

Took a trip to the L&Dfloor last nigh. come to find out I was very dehydrated AGAIN. Had protein, ketones, and sugars spilling into my urine. Guess all the getting sick is starting to get to me. Little man looked great on the monitors. Think he hates being monitored, the only times I have felt him actually kick was during the anantomy scan and while she was trying to monitor he kicked the discs that they were putting on my belly. Took today off dr orders and just drank lots and lots of water, I have to say there is no way I am dehydrated now feel like Im going to float away!

I hope everyone else is doing okay. Im excitingly gathering addresse cause a dear friend want to host me a baby shower in 10 weeks. we are doing a cute sea turtle theme and I am very excited about it! I am all registered and hope I didnt forget any of the basics I am going to need, LOL its been a long time since we have done the baby thing and after Trinity passed I was so angry I gave everything away, so we are starting completely over in the baby department!

Thank you all for the support my goal now is to just enjoy the next 19 weeks, and just take one day at a time till he decides to come. My goal is to get to 36 weeks no sooner!

Samantha

Leigh- Hopefully Tucker will come around... maybe different because it's HIS baby... we started letting Micah know that some things were from baby. Baby got him a Spiderman shirt and when we come back from Oahu there will be a train set waiting, from baby... ya know... we're bribin' the kiddo!

We were on mag for his delivery... and though not told when it started, for 24hours after delivery as well... blech.

Samantha- It's wonderful to see some light from ya- you were worrying me momma. I really wish you peace and excitement in your pregnancy- I know it's difficult... I also know how much I regret not feeling excited in Micah's pregnancy, and how worth it it was, even though tough.

Well... having done this all not tooooo long ago.. yeah I'm feelin' the only thing necessary is a place for baby to ride home in, diapers, boobs and a place to sleep... wherever that is. Everything else is great marketing but not toooootally necessary....

BP still "creeping". It didn't really register to me at my appt today... lil pre-occupied with my stupidity about the time zones... but my AFI has gone each week from 26, to 20, now 14. Which of course is still plenty of fluid... but a mildly concerning progression to me.. I'm anxious to know what it will be on Monday...

Afi? Is that fluid levels? Mine with trinity was like 4.something.. off the next 3 days and it supposed to rain most of them, most people would be bummed but I'm rather happy what better excuse to stay home in bed and watch movies???

Yeah, fluid levels. Still plenty of swimming pool- love to see it not drop again.

Rainy days off sound marvelous! Those are very few and far between here.

Hope everyone has a great uneventful weekend!

Lauren - I'm glad fluid levels are good and baby is okay with the BPs. Yeah for 34 weeks! Yes, I remember NOT having to get the steroid shots with my 34-weeker. Sorry for the mag. I know it well too - helpful, yet awful.

Sam - Keep drinking that H2O girl:)

Leigh - Hope baby finds another position that comfortable for you both:)

Aimee - Congrats again! Exciting!

Jennifer - So sweet of Bella to be talking to your tummy and helping you guys with possible names:)

I'm noticing a growing trend on the mommy/baby list at the top of the discussion----Megyn and Kelsey are going to have their pick of all the little boys!!!!

Lauren~ Add to the pool every chance you can!!

Sam~ The dehydration thing is so hard to keep up with. I'm sure that I'm dehydrated most of the time, but because I'm not preggo....it doesn't show up as easily.

I'm WAY outta the loop, but wanted to wish everyone a long and happy pregnancy!!

Sending all the Preggo and Fabulous love to Jennifer (Liam's Mommy). Momma, we're all there with you.

My heart, thought, and prayers have been with Jen all day! Praying for lots more time for her baby girl.

Samantha

Not the best pic cause I took it of myself 21 weeks

Awww, Samantha, you look adorable!

My heart goes out to Jennifer too. Hope her baby girl can hang on for quite a bit longer.

Anyone heard from Jen?

Sam - Cute pic:)

I haven't. My heart is there too and I'm hoping for the same thing.

Samantha- Absolutely adorable! And from one preggo lady to another, those are some preggo boobs too! lol! They never tell you being pregnant is like having a temporary boob job!

Like everyone, keeping Jennifer & family in my thoughts. I hope there's a no news is good news update soon.

Yes not that I was lacking in the boob department to begin with but these girls are out of control! Sportsbra are the only thing that's comfy!

Feeling lil man roll around like crazy tonight, still haven't felt solid kicks but I'm enjoying him squirming about!!!

I too am hoping no news is good news, she has not been far from my thoughts since her post, praying for more time for her baby girl!!!

Samantha

Hey everyone! I have been lurking but not on much the last week. Sorry about that! The fatigue and sickness has pretty much kept me at bay... I hate this part. But what can you do?

Samantha-Yay for the all clear at the dr! ER trips are absolutely no fun and I hope that little guy keeps you away from there... Love the belly olympics! I can't imagine what it will be like with two! Nick was active enough... Love them belly shots and keep em coming! Maybe you could make me a super special shirt too. How much do you charge? Oh-and I got your message... much later. Sorry I haven't called you back. It's been a little hectic around the household. I will touch base with you later in the week.

Leigh-Hopefully Tucker will come around soon! Woohoo for 26 weeks! Keep on bakin momma! I am right there with you about being overwhelmed! I remember that I had a lot of stuff I didn't really need with the boys. And I have given all of it away. So it will be interesting to see what I necessity this time around. I agree... carseet, boobs, and diapers... LOL

Lindsey-Thanks hun! Loved the pics of the boys at the ball park! How much fun! We are still kinda shocked, but slowly accepting it.

Lauren-Love that you are getting so close! Wow! I hope your fluid stays the same and keep that bp in check. You are a rock star girl! Hubs told me that the "instant boob job" is the only good thing that happens when I am pregnant. Typical! Mine have gotten ginormous! I am with Sam on the sports bra thing!

Tomorrow is the big day! 10:15 am we get Official confirmation of the situation. I am excited, nervous, anxious, etc.... I can't wait to see my high risk ob for the first time since Nick was born. Almost 4 years! I know they will do another ultrasound and I am hoping we will see some beating hearts! Good thing I held onto a few "fat" clothes. It seems that nothing is comfortable. I already ordered me some maternity clothes. 8 weeks is entirely too damn early for this. But I have been so adamant about wearing clothes that "fit" I have gotten rid of almost all of my loose clothing. Bummer!

I will let you guys know as soon as I can tomorrow!

Aimee- Hope tomorrow goes well! Post as soon as ya can!

Samantha- Glad lil' ones movements are finally cooperating for you.

Had our last appt here... the rest will all be off island... sad to say see ya to my regular OB, I wish she could deliver this lil' one, but I'm not stepping foot in our local hospital. Thinking we already lost the mucus plug and are 1.5cm dilated, so should make for a smooth induction in two weeks.

I'll check in tomorrow morning for Aimee's big news, then I'll see ya'll on the flip side of Akeelah's 4th Birthday!

We lost one.. the u/s showed one had hemorrhaged. The good news is there is one healthy pregnancy. Mom told me she didn't like the way the second one looked. It's probably for the better because I have enough odds stacked against me as it is... Still kinda bummed though. Will write more later. Love you guys!

Still keeping Jenn in my thoughts. Any word yet?

Aimee - I'm so sorry. I hope you are taking time to process this. Thinking about you:)

Oh Aimee, I am so sorry. Please keep us updated on your appointments.

Lauren, I hope you all enjoy celebrating Akeelah. I am so confused, I thought when you lost your mucus plug it meant you had to get to the hospital and deliver asap. I need to re-read the pregnancy books. I swear I feel like a first-timer!

I have been taking my BP each day at home. At night it creeps up a bit (just the bottom number) but in the mornings it's perfect. My legs look a little more swollen, but I am 6 months pregnant after all.
This morning my BP wasn't perfect, it was 125/98 even after I rested and took it again. So I called the dr and went in to see her nurse; when she took it my BP was perfect, thank goodness! She said maybe my machine is wrong, but idk, it has been right for months.

They took another blood draw for the HELLP panel (I'll get the results Friday), and I am doing a 24 hour urine catch. Now that my BP was fine at the dr office I am much happier, this morning I was a wreck.

Tomorrow I'll be 27 weeks.

Leigh

Happy heavenly birthday Akeelah! LAUREN I hope you are soaking up lots of hugs from your little man today knowing you sweet girl is looking down on you all! Hugs momma! Love ya all!

Samantha

Happy Birthday Akeelah! Thinking of you Lauren!

Lindsay-I am coming to terms with it. I would lying if I said I wasn't disappointed and a little upset about it, but I can't change it and no sense in dwelling on the what ifs.. My bff came to town yesterday so I get a couple of weeks with her processing the whole thing. Thanks for thinking of me. Love you girl!

Leigh-Yay for 27 weeks! That BP thing is scary.. glad you are keeping a close watch on it! Anxious to hear the results of your test. Keep us posted!

We have season tickets to the KY speedway and the big race is this weekend. It is supposed to get up to 103 degrees. The dr told me it was best to stay out of it. So no race for me.... I guess Dale Jr. will have to wait to hear how his baby is doing... In all honesty, I wasn't looking forward to sweating like a pig all day. That is not my cup of tea. I don't mind the races when the weather is okay, but when its this hot... count me out! Pregnant or not! Have a good day everyone!

Hi ladies! It's been a while since I've been on Share....I just wanted to come back and share with you My cerclage and bedrest miracle turned one yesterday, and I've made a video to celebrate our journey. It's on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=wXzkdSGu-nM It's a tad long (sorry!) but so was our journey. And I do know that it won't play on mobile devices due to copyright of the songs. But I hope you enjoy it! Gotta go feed my boys breakfast, but I wanted to make sure to stop by and thank you for being here for me during my bedrest days, and I hope things are well with all of you ladies!! Michelle

The link again...it didn't all hyperlink above...
Thomas's First Year Thomas's First Year
Grrrr. I don't know if the link is working. You can also go to YouTube and search for Baby Thomas's First Year. It's the one that's 9:25, and uploaded by me/my account madaline75.

Aw, I heart you guys, thank you for all the wonderful birthday wishes for Akeelah. It was another very nice birthday.

Aimee- I'm so sorry both lil' sacs didn't grow I'm hopeful that this lil' one will grow big and strong. And oy about that hot weather.

Michelle- A year already?! That's amazing. If I wasn't a hormonal mess I'd watch, but that wouldn't be very good right now!

Leigh- Gasp! What is your diastolic doing in the 90s?! Have you brought your cuff in to compare with the doctors? We took it to the docs to make sure it was on par with them taking it manually. Oooh the 24hrs... I think I'm going to top out at doing 8 of them. I don't even want to add up how many hours that is! I hope it comes back uber low, same with your labs!!

I'm off tomorrow to meet with the doctor that hopefully will be evicting this lil' one. I hope she'll still take us stinky BP and all!

Lauren- Good luck at your appt.

Leigh-90's. Yikes I hope it goes down soon.

Aimee- I hope your lil one keeps growing!

Hey everyone... I didn't realize how many of you were expecting. Congratulations to all of you!

Last week I found I'm pregnant. I am excited/scared/nervous at the same time. I've not told anyone except the hubby (of course) and my mom. She's my BFF and I can't keep anything from her. My due date is 2/28/2013. I won't go the the dr until 7/10 and hoping that we can try to hear the HB then. I've decided to see a new practice this time around. It has less Dr's and comes w/lots of recommendations.

So say a little prayer from our family that all goes well and we have a uneventful pregnancy this time! Thanks - Jill

Congrats Jill! Wishing you a long uneventful pregnancy!

Wow, Jill congrats!!
We've got a full house in here!

Well my BP only had the rise for that one-two hour period, now it has been perfect for two days (I took it at home and on several pharmacy cuffs) The blood work came back fine and I need to do the 24 hour urine catch this weekend. I feel fine but my ankles swell by the end of the day. That freaks me out, but if my BP is fine, it might just be part of pregnancy.

Lauren I hope everything is going well!

Any updates, Sam??

Yeah soooo I'd be preggo and not so fabulous... inpatient until at least sunday... ctx every 3-7min... bp stupid.. labs good... doin 24hr and repeating 3hr glucose since our fluid is back up... which is hopefully the reason my uterus is being stupid. Please send no whammy vibes my way... I need to hold off until at least Sunday and even more than that... 37 weeks July 10th...its my first night away from Micah and that hurts my heart.

I was just comin in here to post your update after I got back from my high school reunion when I saw your other email about your super resourceful nurse and your update! No whammies coming your way! Bake baby bake!

Sending no whammy vibes your way!

Leigh: Im hanging in starting to get very uncomfortable. Not sleeping. Its way to hot at work and I'm barely making it. I feel ill be without a job shortly. I posted a blog last night. I always said if I every got preggo again I wouldn't complain however this morning sickness, migraine, work, a house full of people all the time is running me very thin. I'm worn out.

So far baby is doing great. Figured I was miserable with Jadon and he was doing good, Trinity I felt wonderful and well she wasn't doing wonderful, this time I'm on the verge of miserable (not about the baby but all the things listed above) and he's like a Mexico an jumping bean in my tummy doing great! I told my dh I feel like baby is a Mexican jumping bean and he said, if he's Mexican you have some explaining to do... I love the kicks and rolls, just wish I'd get some of that 2nd trimester energy all the books talk about. Think I missed that bus!!!

Sam