Winter Cycle Friends 2009/2010 - Everyone Welcome!

[babyluv]

Hi ladies! I had an entire post written yesterday and then my internet went down Grrr...

Steph - Oh no, I am so, so sorry about your grandfather!! Families can be so vicious. I'll be praying he knows you love him and will pass quietly. Sorry friend.

Gi - I think you just need to go with your instinct about the funeral (has it happened yet? am I late on this post??). You know better than anyone the parents and your relationship to them. Having DH go will be good. Also, I agree with the others that you are feeling the baby down there. Yay!

Emerald - Glad everything went well and congrats! ANOTHER GIRL!!! I know three other women due within three weeks of me, and we are ALL having girls. When we adopted Alex, EVERYONE was having boys. When we adopted Scarlett, it was closer to 50/50. Now I really don't know anyone pg with a boy (except for the twin mamas on here who also have a girl). CRAZY!

Angela - Hope you are feeling better today from your u/s!

Sara - AWESOME that you are getting to be seen so much! It seems that currently I am seeing my OB every 4 weeks and my HR dr every 4, so I have an appt every two. My OB check in next week with the midwife, and I'm not sure if she is going to check my cervix but I am going to ask about it. I'll be 19w so I know that's when things can start to turn.

Hazel - Congrats on 30w!!

AFM - My kiddos have summer camp this week from 9-3, so I've been busy cleaning out the office and picking paint colors and furniture for Scarlett. I wasn't sure if I wanted to do green or purple, and OF COURSE she chose purple (her favorite color), so that's what we'll do. I want to order her furniture this week or next so the room will be ready by August. I want her to have as much time in it as possible before the twins come.

Also, we've narrowed down our list of names to:

Sophia
Olivia
Lana
Amelia
Juliet
Violet

I am currently leaning towards Sophia (will probably call her Sophie) and Juliet, but still not sure. I think maybe we will end up picking the names but tell people not to monogram anything as it might change when they arrive! We've always seen our kids before naming them, so this is new to us! So at the moment the front runners are Sophia Francesca and Juliet Elise (DH decided Elise was better than Helen and didn't mind not using his mom's middle name). Nothing set in stone yet.

[claud662]

Hey Ladies,

I hope you are all having the most beautiful weather that I am having here!! It is 80 and no humidity! Such a pleasure to work in this type of heat rather than 95 and humid!!!! Unfortunately my OBGYN apt got canceled this morning cause the DR was in delivery I am lucky that I have my 2nd trimester screening tomorrow or else I would have been furious!!! I have posted my baby bump pics and I am getting HUGE!!!! hehe





Emerald-Congrats on Team Pink!!!! Sooo exciting!! We also have a lab (that you can see in the back of the pictures) and he is 2 1/2 and is our first born!! We spoil him silly but he is the most amazing thing to happen to us (before Flick of course!!!). Glad to hear the amnio wasn't as bad as you thought and I am keeping my fingers crossed for your results.

Katie-decorating will be so much fun!! Everyone will have to post pictures of their nurseries once they are done!!! I can't wait to start on mine...I love decorating!!! I also have been getting headaches/migraines and my DR said to add a cup of caffeine into my diet and that has actually been the key to making them go away!! I haven't taken Tylanol yet cause the cup of coffee helps them 100%!

Steph-so sorry to hear about your granddad and your family situation. They don't know what they are missing out on cause your are an amazing woman!!!

Babyluv-I hate when the Internet eats up the posts!!! I love Sophia and Juliet-beautiful names!!!

Nanine-Congrats hon on the triplets!!! So glad they were all good sizes and will be coming home soon!!!

xoxo

[katie99]

GRRRRRR!!! Ok cable guy finally gone, he said he needed to replace the outside cable again? then when i told him the main line is in the 3ft high crawl space which is what you get here instead of a normal walk in basement he changed his mind and says i'll feed it through the house, so fine until realizing that the line came in behind the large bookcase and wanted me to move it!!!! I sais so sorry but ummm hello do you not see that I'm almost 6 months pg? I'm not moving any bookcase - so he managed to slide it enough to get behind it but left it that way - arrgghhh! whatever its one of the rooms that we'll be painting next week anyway, but boy did he piss me off. Granted I'm wearing a really big t shirt (Chris's) but I still look pregnant. At least now the internet will stop going down several times a day. Oh plus he wouldnt come in the house unless I put Gracie away - yes, she's a big dog, but she came to the door wagging away like always
fun, fun, fun today

Steph - I'm so sorry about whats going on with your family and your Grandad's passing. Thats just not right to keep that info from you it robs you of your chance to say goodbye properly. I cant imagine what sort of grudge they could possibly hold from way back when you were just a teenager. I dont have any family really, so I cant miss what I never really had, and it does suck on holidays, but then I hear things like that and think that maybe its not so bad. I feel for you, I was raised by my Grandmother ( think strict, iron willed, tiny Scottish woman) and without her I wouldnt be the person I am today, I miss her greatly.
Thanks for the heads up on the GTT, I'll go with the orange then, but I'm just not a fan of sweet in the first place, in fact I may be the only woman I know who doesnt care for cake, or ice cream, so bet I really enjoy this test huh? And to sit in their waiting room for an hour? with their so so a/c? I may go sit in my car instead. I'm so happy to hear that you and Andrew have come across some couples that you enjoy spending time with - it makes life on post that much easier. And Whoo hoo for a back up shower plan too! I was thinking that the original woman sounds a bit flaky, at least now you know its a go! Speaking of showers, I'm all over your idea, whichever way you want to do it, I think its a great idea. Will we have to put our real names on the forum though? or all by PM's? How are you twin feeling mama? I'll bet Alex is super psyched for her new last name in a week!! - xoxo

Emerld - Hooray for another girl!!! This really is the girliest thread! Ugh for having to wait for 2 weeks for the amnio results - I swear the waiting never ends... "AFM" means as for me, hee heee. if you look on the "general forum" up near the top is a list of abbreviations, they were a lifesaver when I was new. Now that you know you're having a girl, have you guys got any names in mind yet?

Claudia - UGh frustrating! But way cool that you're screening is tomorrow! crossed for an agreeable Flick to cooperate with the sono tech! And please, girl you have the cutest bump going - you can still wear a bikini! How are you feeling?

Babyluv - Grrr! I just got over my internet problem, so I feel your pain on the internet eating your posts after all that typing! I love Juliet and Sophia they are both gorgeous names! How are you feeling twin mama?

hugs & prayers to us all - xoxoxo

[gi]

Hi girls,

Steph. so sorry to hear about your grandad, thats not very nice of your family not to inform you that he was sick, maybe you could visit a church and light a candle for him and say your goodbyes.

Katie was your cable guy blind duh!!! though its really strange still hearing you say you are 6 mths pg where did time go????? Ah isnt it cute that your dh comes up with names, jason never did said he would leave it up to me as i have been waiting 8 yrs for this. Mam is great thanks still reading away and delighted to hear everyone is doing well

Emereald Yeah for Team Pink!!! Think the girls are beating the boys Hopefully they wont be too long in getting your amnio results back. Sounds like you too could be feeling your little one!!

Hazel thanks for reassuring me that they do lie low in the belly for a long time.

Claud your bump is so cute and so is your dog....he always manages to get into a shot

Hope everyelse is doing well and them bumps are growing.

AFM so after wondering was i feeling kicks or not i was reading in bed last night (jason was working overnight) and i felt a strong kick which was so cool, so i poked her pack and OMG i wasnt prepared for her to kick back this went on for about 20 min and had me in tears!!! I rang j and he was so disappointed he wasnt there. I had a doc appt this morning just routinge urine test and blood pressure and she let me listen to the heart beat....phew the relief!!! Cant wait to see her on u/s next wk and Please God she continues to reassure me she is ok though in saying all that my doc is just back from maternity leave and she said she didnt feel her baby kick till 24 wks and she is very slim.

gi xxx

[bei]

ok ok ok ......sorry for being MIA. I have been so unbelievably sick all day and night long with this morning (ya right!!!) sickness.

So then a quick update...Where shall I start. So went for a U/S on monday morning to look for a heartbeat. DH and I were so freaked out about it all we did not say a word to each other the whole night and then whole way to the doctors office.

We get there and they get us into a room and start to polk around....all of a sudden out of nowhere, the doctor is like so let me show you what we are looking at on the screen.. Here is one sac ...and a heartbeat...(I am like wow - thats amazing).. THen.....doctors is like and here is another sac and another 2 hearbeats....TRIPLETS<>>>>>>>>>>Ya baby(ies).

So apparently we transferred two but one embryo split and now we now have our selves one set of identical twins and a singleton.

We are so thrilled and now let the journey begin....and oh wow what a journey it may be.. (after all the suffering..its a miracle)


Bei.

[Stephanieford78]

Bei - OMG TRIPS!!! WOW, what a miracle! I am so happy for you that you have three healthy beans! Keep us informed on everything times THREE! lol

Gi - That's awesome about the kicks. How cute is that! No worries though, I am sure that she will absolutely keep reasuring you that everything is fine. Likely more with those kicks and punches though between doc visits. lol

Katie - Sorry your cable guy was such an ass. What kind of man would ask a woman to move a heavy bookshelf, pregnant or not? I would have reported him to the company. I once had a bad run in with a cable guy though it wasn't over moving furniture. He sat down after insalling the cable and wanted to show me how to order free porn!?!? Not just show me this is where you go but watched some!! You would think that's pretty bad but that wasn't it... as he was leaving (after being pushed of course) he actually had the nerve to ask if he could see my breasts, though he didn't work it so nicely. After my reaction he begged me not to tell the company because he is married and he would get fired. Well, sorry perv but my guess is that he no longer works for that cable company. Anyway... good luck on that GTT. Not sure if you will get a choice, but it is possible. I have seen some pg girls in the lab waiting area with different kinds so maybe? As far as the names go... I am sure you will find out for sure once she is born. Maybe you will both look at her and see a Charlotte or a Ryan. Either way, you can have a boy name out of it. lol The nick name for Charlotte is Charley.

Claudia - Such a cute baby bump as always. Funny when I look at your little belly and think I should just be a few cm's bigger than that but I am sooo not just a few cm's more. lol I told my one friend that I wondered what strangers would think as how far along I am. She said if she didn't know there were two in there she would guess that I am ready to pop. lol So I guess I look a good 8 months along. After Friday I will post a pic along with my old one to compare. Maybe even wear the same shirt too since it hugs my belly well. Unlike all my baby dolls.

Babyluv - Purple can be hard to choose the right color for a wall. I remember trying to paint Alex's room purple and it turned out way too dark. Looked better on the sample card. lol I learned my lesson... sample paints! I love decorating but not sure if we will paint. I have no idea what to paint the nursery since they will be sharing for a while. We live on post so when we move we will have to paint it back to white. So that is something to think about... do we want that hassle later? I love those names too.

Emerald - I don't get to go anywhere because I just don't have that many friends. lol A lot of Army wives are very selfish and catty. Between rumors and back stabbing it's hard to find real people. So I just stay away and keep to myself. Heck, even keeping to myself during the last deployment I had some of the neighbors spreading rumors that I was cheating on my husband. This from people who admitingly say they cheated on their men, one of them over and over and over and they point the finger at me? Someone who never even leaves the house? lol Oh well, my man knows that I wouldn't. I believe in Karma too much. lol So they put you on bed rest for the previa? Not sure I have heard of a doc being quite that strict though I guess with a lot of us IVFers, docs tend to look at how hard we worked to get here. Mine not so much as of yet though. I was recommended no play time though. I admit, we have given in a few times since the other doc (HR OB or perinatologist?) said the risk of bleeding for me is small and he sees no reason to stop completely, yet anyway. So we meet in the middle though we both have healthy drives and can't stand not being able to play more. Last but not least... congrats on your little girl!! I am sending out good vibes for your test results.

Angela - Thank you so much for your kind words. You made me leak from my face hole areas. How are you feeling today? I hope you aren't sore anymore!


AFM - Thanks for the thoughts on my grandad. He passed around 9am my time, I wasn't given a true time. I am sure that my family's hate for me came a bit later after my mom's death with the loss of my two older daughters. I know it's hard to grasp when I don't like to talk about it, but there is no way what happened was my fault. I am sure they blame me just because I was the mother. It changed my life forever. It's ok though that I have been exiled. Why would I want family like that? I had it great when my mom was alive and she taught me many wonderful things that I get to share with my children. So her legacy lives on inside all of us. This might sound odd to some of you but I am going to share anyway. I was laying in bed debating whether to lay there and try to get more sleep or wake up. At that point I could have likely gone either way. I heard a voice in my right ear call my name and it woke me up the rest of the way. That was it, nothing more, but I decided to look at the time. It was 8:44am. I think that was someone letting me know about my grandad, though I don't think it was him... sounded like a woman's voice. Anyway... it was a pretty strange but simple experience and I am going to choose to take comfort in it.

[babyluv]

Bei - WOW WOW WOW!!!! Congrats!! Makes sense now why you are so sick! Congrats! Praying for you and those little beans to grow grow grow! BTW - I don't mean to keep writing things in threes, it's just happening

Steph - Again I am so sorry about your grandfather.

As far as the paint goes, ooooooh yes, I am a big believer in sample colors! I actually fell in love with the first one I picked out, but perhaps it's because it was a Pottery Barn Kids color sample. I was afraid of it being too bright or dull, but I think it will be perfect. I also am not priming the walls, so since it has a yellowish tint, the color looks a little different from the card, but I actually like it better. It makes it more rich. The other kids have two tones and either design work on chair rail in their rooms, but this time we are just doing all purple. We may buy some new property next year and build (DH thinks we have maybe 2-3 more years in this house), so we don't want to go too crazy.

[babyluv]

Claudia - I am laughing at your pic because, in the beginning, you and I had almost identical bumps! Now....OOOOOH no! I took a couple of pics today, so I'll have to post. I've put on about 18 pounds, haven't worked out in over two months because of my SCH (and now I'm starting to get too far along with twins to do too much anyway), so while I've put it all on in my stomach, my legs look so nasty! I'll be happy when I can get them at least somewhat toned again.

But YOU, my dear, LOOK FABULOUS!!

Katie - Oblivious men...what the heck?!

[angelaezra]

Sara – I hope the funeral went ok despite the circumstances.

Yeah, I could literally work 24 hours a day if I wanted to … there is always something to do and it is non-stop. But, I will take your advice to try to relax and stay calm.

Stephanie - I had to laugh when I read your post about you and Andrew and your bedroom time … you are so funny!

I hope you are doing a little better today. I know you mind is busy thinking of your grandfather, just remember we are here for you! I just read your next post … I believe what you said about the voice and I think it is wonderful. I have to agree w/ you, who wants family members like that in your life because it sounds like they are surrounded by misery. Life is too short so we might as well enjoy it!

Natasha – I hope your shots weren’t too hateful last night.

Emerald – Yeah for the amnio going well … I know it is going to be a nail biter until you get your results back but I am sure your baby GIRL is doing well! Also, congrats on another Girl for the team!!!!

***AFM – stands for … as for me. Trust me, it took awhile for me to get used to the lingo on this site but now it’s like second nature … lol.

I have had those painful kicks/movement, yeah it is almost alarming but remember we will also have some round ligament pain also.

Katie – yes, the headaches can be horrible! My OB thinks that it is hormonal also because all of my labs are normal and my blood pressure is normal also. I truly think mine is also related to me taking too long to eat between meals, so I am trying to be mindful of that now.

Babyluv – how exciting to be preparing for your new arrival! I am sure the kids are loving camp. My nephew is in camp this summer and he is having a ball. I have to tell you that I love all of the names you choose; I think it would hard to choose.

Karen – I hope you are doing well.

Claudia – oh yes, the weather here in Ohio is lovely. It is high 70’s w/ no humidity also. It is just beautiful!!!

Sorry about your doctor’s appointment but I know tomorrow will go well for you, please let us know tomorrow.

Gi – I am so happy to hear that your doctor’s appointment went well. I love it; the baby is kicking back … lol!

Bei – oh, I am absolutely thrilled for you!!!!! Three babies … what a true blessing!!!

AFM – Well, ladies I finally had my dentist appointment and no cavities and my gums look healthy. Apparently, there are several pregnant women will have gum and teeth problems during pregnancy because of the increase in hormones and increase blood flow to the gums can be a breeding ground for bacteria, so please be careful ladies. Gabriella seems to be doing well today, I did notice I was a little sore w/ some pressure on my way home from work … I probably just moved around too much today at work, so I am going to rest for now. Take care ladies!

Angela

[katie99]

Hi everyone -

Bei - OMG! Triplets!! - Wow that was unexpected, how are you feeling? I guess thats why you've had such bad m/s
has the shock worn off yet? Congrats to you & DH!

Claudia - Oooh, I cant wait to hear how your level 2 u/s goes today. Will you really tell the u/s tech to not tell you the gender? I just couldnt wait & before she even started I said just " let me know when you see a penis" haha I guess the joke was on me! My OB & RE both said that 1 cup of coffee was ok to have each morning, (just not between trigger & ET) so that cant be it. I guess the headaches will level out soon (please?)

Steph - I'm sorry your Grandad passed, it sounds like you loved him alot. I do believe in signs and that you were woken up at exactly 8 :44 has to mean something and bring you some comfort. Ummmm, ok that was the absolute worst cable guy story ever!! I hope you got that nasty jackass fired! What is wrong with some men?? it boggles the mind to try to figure out WTF that fool was thinking? As far as my weight? I have no clue how I managed to lose .5 lb while getting this big! I'm telling you I eat all the time. Maybe Ryan is taking all the weight that should be going to my fat ass? hee hee

Gi - What? you and Kayla had a poking contest? I love it,that sounds so adorable - now you know I'll want to try that with Ryan and see if she kicks me back too, right?
Ha Ha yes, its weird for me also to think that I'm almost 6 months pg! When did that happen? I hope jason gets to feel her soon, I'll bet he gets so emotional when he finally feels her kicking away!

Babyluv - Dont you worry honey, you'll be running after 2 little ones and taking care of 2 newborns also - the baby weight will just fall off of you, jeez I'm getting tired just thinking about your soon to come days!

Angela - I'm glad that your dentist appt went well. Me too, all labs & BP are WNL, but these darn headaaches are just too frequent for my liking, yesterday it was my throbbling temples that woke me up - fun, yes? are you getting them in the same spot each time?

hugs & prayers to us all - xoxo

[rayofsunshine]

Hello ladies!

Bei-YIPPEEE!!!! Congrats on your 3 miracles I am so excited for you!

Claudia-Good luck with your appt. Love the bump-so cute!

Katie-Seriously with the cable guy?!? I would have lost my mind if he asked me to move furniture Hopefully (fingers crossed) you won't need one again anytime soon.

Gi-I love that Kayla's already playing games with you

Angela-How are you feeling? I hope you're getting more time to rest and relax-take care

Stephanie-I'm with the others-your grandpa had to know you loved him. I am so sorry he passed but glad you have the comfort of a sign. One more angel to watch over those babies for you!

Babyluv-I love purple and Pottery Barn-I bet the room looks great! I'm trying to motivate to pick out things and get started with decorating. I'm really struggling because everything cute is so gender specific and hard to work together since the twins (boy/girl) will share the room. My DD THINKS she wants to share a room with the baby girl-I told her we would do that in a few years and make a very girly room for them.

Emerald-A girl?! YEAH team pink! I'm glad things went as good as possible. I hope for the best results from the amnio.

Natasha-How are you feeling? Any relief yet? I hope so!

AFM-I went to the regular OB today. She is pregnant as well and told me that she is having a C-section the 2nd week of Oct. So...she tried to tell me that she MAY see me until then and then possibly come back two weeks after delivery to delive my babies. What?!? I told her that I would really be okay with the other doctor-I just want to meet her and make sure she knows me/my situation before delivery day! So funny,my OB is also going to the same perinatologist on about the same schedule-today we laughed about how those doctors are very short on bedside manners.

I didn't go to baby Noah's funeral and am so glad that I didn't go. I sent a note to let them know that I was thinking of them and would be there for them. Right now they are struggling with reminders all around the house-opened baby items and the nursery. I really can't imagine (and hope I never do) how they feel right now. Such heartbreak.

Take care ladies! Thinking of you all
Sara

[gi]

Hey ladies,

Bei OMG Triplets so triple the m/s!!!! Thats fantastic news but please take extra care as you have a lot of cargo in there

Angela i too get those pains so i usually just lie down. I am a dental nurse and you are so correct about maintaining healthy gums and teeth during pregnancy, we have a lot of women coming in blaming tooth decay on pregnancy but thats just a myth you cant get decay without sugar however pregnancy hormones contributes to gum disease and this makes you more suseptible to tooth loss, so girls as angela says lots of brushing and flossing though i have to admit i did notice a bit of bleeding for last few nights from a particular area so may pay more attention!!

Katie so it is still Ryan or is the debate wide open maybe ye should choose couple of names then decide what suits her more when you see her, our Kayla may not look like a Kayla so our back ups are Lauren or Megan. She hasnt played anymore games since tues night just gone back to wriggling oh how i just love them kicks!!

Steph. sorry to hear about your grandads passing sounds like your mam is watching over you, take some comfort from that, rememer we cant choose our family but we can choose our friends, and we are all your friends here xxx

babyluv oh i too love purple, my room is purple and cream and i just love it!! So exciting you doing the nursery.

AFM was in Mothercare today with my mam and brother just so i could tease myself, well i saw the most gorgous buggy and please dont ask the make or model or what it does cause i am really crap at these things and just wanted it cause it looked so cute, now i never thought i would go for another colour other than black but this was the cutest pink and purple buggy i have ever seen and after our 23 wk scan if Kayla is still a girl i think i might just go get it. Jason wants me to go back at wkend to get it but i am just still too nervous to have such a big baby item around though when my sis heard me say this she said "gi you will be giving birth and then you will say oh i need to start buying"!! So Please God if all goes well with our next 2 scans i am going to buy all round and start on the nursery, i said to jason how weird is it going to be seeing a nursery in our home...oh it actually tears me up just thinking about it.

gi xxx

[angelaezra]

Katie – Yes, I seem to get my horrible headaches in the same spot then they quickly turn to migraines with severe nausea. I absolutely hate when I have one because there usually isn’t anything that seems to get rid of it. Before I became pregnant, I had migraines already and take Frova for them. But, since I’m pregnant the Tylenol isn’t working for me. I just live for the headache free days right now!

Sara – I love your story about you and your OB both being pregnant. I think that is hilarious that she is worried about rushing back for deliveries. She might change her mind once she delivers.

Gi – Your dental hygiene advice is well received! As I was getting my teeth cleaned yesterday, I heard two other women who were in the next two areas say they had small cavities while pregnant.

Stephanie, Natasha, Emerald, Babyluv, Karen, Claudia, & Bei – I hope you ladies are doing well today and feeling great!

AFM – I am looking forward to the holiday weekend. I don’t have any special plans but I will just enjoy the time off from work. Do you ladies have anything special planned for July 4th?

Angela

[Stephanieford78]

Gi - Glad you found a cute buggie. Your sister is right, don't wait too long. lol Well, if you can afford to wait I guess it isn't too bad. For us, we have to make a purchase once a pay day. It's no fun because I want to buy everything all a once. It's no fun buying one or two things then stopping when there is so much more to get still. Funny you say if Kayla is still a girl, I think about if hey might have gotten it wrong at my last scan but then I look at the pictures and think... nope, that's a girl. lol

Sara - Your OB sounds very dedicated. Ready to do your delivery so soon after giving birth by c-section.. wow! Not sure I have ever met a doctor like that. Heck, my OB told me that he may not be able to deliver me right off the bat depending on time and such. Though I think I will likely end up being cut open and if that be the case then I might be scheduled. I am still crossing my fingers that I can have a natural birth.

Katie - I think 8:44 might have been the actual time he passed, my cousin just estimated the time. I still remember how my mom passed at 10:15am. I guess times are just more important to some then others? I eat a lot too, more then I did when I wasn't preggers, but I eat better. While I was cycling I was eating a good bit of junk to comfort the depression from not being pg yet. Bad idea since that resulted in 30 extra lbs.

Angela - Glad your dentist appt went well. My gums have been bleeding at times but still haven't had a cavity. Hope your pressure went away. I have nothing but pressure with all the belly weight. lol As far as the weekend, we are getting some hurricane rain and that is killing the camping mood. So looks like we will be stuck inside and who knows if we will even see any fireworks this year.

Babyluv - That's nifty how you got a better color out of combining what was there with what you applied. I have nothing but white walls of course. Nothing but BLAH! So that has me wondering what (if anything) should I do with the nursery. Should I paint or just buy a few shelves and some wall decoratons? I have bedding on my registry that comes with matching valances and wall hangings and such so that will help me decorate their sides of the room. There are two windows so that works out well too.

As far as the registry/cash pool for everyone... I say we do everything through PM to help keep everyone's info private, real names and addresses shouldn't be on the thread. So, everyone that is interested, PM me and I will start making a list of names and we can get this thing started. I think the best way to get this done since some people aren't doing registries, is to have everyone interested make their own list of items, maybe 15 items (should be plenty)? I can create an online list of all of these and as people purchase something, let me know and I can mark that item as purchased. This way it can still be a surprise who is getting who what. I will start the online site in the mean time to prepare. I will use everyone's screen names, no personal information! This is the only way I can think of to include everyone no matter where you live and protect privacy as well. If you have any input or suggestions to make this work better, feel free to let me know here or PM me. The smoother the better. lol

[karenthescorpio]

Bei- wooo whooo! Triplets! Congrats. That's so exciting. Be good to yourself, take it easy and rest as much as possible. Carrying multiples puts alot of pressure on your unterus and cervix ( I had to have a cerclage at week 19). I wish you a healthy and peaceful pregnancy! I know how surreal it feels to go from the "trying" mentality to the "I'm pregnant" mentality...and now to the "I'm have multiples" mentality. What a blessing, indeed!

Steph- I'm sorry to hear about your Grandfather. Families are complicated and just know that you can say your goodbyes and talk to him from anywhere now. xo

Katie- I think it is in the employee handbook that cable technicians have to be difficult.

Angela- I'm doing well. Thank you for asking. I have just been resting alot. I literally don't have the stamina for much activity.

Big hug and positive energy to everyone else! xo
Karen