Beautiful Babies Due in 2011 (Combined Group)

[Sweetpea614]

Alisa- You look amazing too and I love your shirt. So sorry you are feeling guilty about work. I'm in the same boat sort of. When I'm gone no one can do my job as I do everything for my company (Quotes, Purchase Order, Accounts Payable and Recievable). I've been in agony and logging in everyday to work still for them. I'm only not going to log in though for 2 weeks after Lucas and then I'll log on to at least handle Invoices payment etc. All our reps are worried about me being gone. Hopefully the partners can manage their own quotes for a few weeks. That's good news about being back into your house. I can only imagine how tough it was living in someone else's house. Thanksgiving will be here before you know it. Can't wait to see the pictures of your nursery. I still have to hang some items in ours and get some pictures taken.

Gina- Love the batman and Robin costumes. The boys are soo cute. That must have been fun to take them out for the first time.

Nwhwiz- Thank you. Not sure how I'm doing it. But maybe because I have such a short torso that he's already makign it hard for me to eat much. I'm super uncomfortable for hours if I eat too much. So I eate lots of little meals through the day. Its stinks because I feel like I'm constantly eatign and hungry.

Rypell- I ahd issues with our babysitter messing up my daughters schedule. It sucked. I would pick her up at 5:30 and she would be sleeping and would have been for hours. I had to set her straight that not to let her sleep past 3. It's very hard and some people dont; understand how important keeping them on a schedule is.

Margi-Sofia and Levi areso adroable. It truly is a miracle after all you have been through. It's so surreal. I'm so very happy for you and glad you are enjoying evry minute.

Kjm1824- Than you so much for the warning on the clogged duct I would have done the same as you and waited. So sorry for the pain you are going through. Ella and Hunter sounds like are doing great with their weight and chunckign right up Can not wait to see pictures of them.

Lou- So glad to hear chloe and si doign so well. That picture of her is priceless. Hilarious how her hand was in just the right position.

Update: I'm still able to stay at home and just go in weekly for stress test and ultrasounds. I'm very close to the hospital they feel it will be ok though she did say she can't gurantee my uterus won't rupture, and stressed to me how important it is to call them if my gut says something is differant or if pain pills didn;t take pain away. So far Lucas is doing very well and he's so active. I've actually knock on wood have had no pain since yesterday afternoon. I go back to doctors Wednesday for my weekly scans etc. I do believe they will be doing a round of steroids still at some point int he next week or so if pain continues or in my case right now comes back. She said it works best if done right before they deliver, but if the pain stays away I may not be doing any round as the plan will be to take him on my schedule 12/12 date. Crazy 5 more weeks from today

Hoep everyone had a good weekend and sorry if I missed anyone.

Kat

[MamaBoo]

Hello Ladies. I'm still hanging in there. I am 37 weeks today! they thought I would go weeks ago. However, my cervix hasn't changed a bit. Still high and closed. It shows no signs of opening. My scheduled c-section is two weeks from today. I cannot wait for it to get here.

[lou71]

Kat- glad you are able to stay at home and still be watched closely. Let us know how it goes tomorrow.

Mamaboo- hooray for making it to 37 weeks! Looks like you'll make your
C-section date.

EOE - How is everyone doing with their babies? Any new pics?
Is anyone going to be posting on the Parents Board?

AFM- Not much is new. Looking at day care options. It's going to break my heart to leave Chloe and go back to work. This maternity leave is going by way too fast.

[Sweetpea614]

Mamaboo-Congrats on making it to 37 weeks. That is awesome.

Lou-My heart breaks for you. Maternity leave does go by fast. I remember when my 12 weeks were up with Angela and had to have someone watch her Good luck with finding a daycare.

AFM: Had my weekly scan at MFM's and obgyn. Everything looks great. Lucas is doing well though they again said he is very very low. (not sure what that means as they keep pointing that out???, has anyone else had this issue at 31 weeks) I'm on day 3 of no pain but doctor wants me to continue staying off my feet and doing what I've been doing. She will revisit adding more activity if I'm still pain free next week.

Blair- Haven't heard from you. How are your girls doing?

Thinking of you all.

Kat

Here is a pic of me with a covered belly that I took yesterday;)

[karin1]

HI Ladies! First of all, I want to congratulate everyone that has delivered. I am way behind on my reading and have seen some pictures.We sure do have some gorgeous babies on this thread! I continue to say prayers for all of you.

I want to give you ladies an update. I have been so busy with my little guys. They're doing really well. I have been trying to sleep train them and its going okay until the time change. The past few days have been harder. They take 2 or 3 naps during the day depending on how long each nap is. The first between 9-10am and the second between 12-2pm. I put them down for the night between 6-7:30. I wake them up at 10:30 and change diapers and dreamfeed. Then Maddox will wake up sometime between 3-5am...eat and go back to sleep. McCoy usually sleeps until 6:30 or 7am. I'm hoping that Maddox will catch up and sleep through. The naps have been hard, but getting better. When I started a few weeks ago, I completely stopped using the bouncer or the swing. You don't realize how addicted they are to those things until you're not using them.

Maddox still has a subcutaneous hemangioma on his eyebrow. It seems to be okay for now. It's growth seems to have slowed down a bit. If it starts to interfere with his eye, we will seek treatment. Our opthamologist sees him every few weeks to track the growth.

So....needless to say...things are great here. We are all sleeping more and enjoying every moment with our babies. I feel so blessed.

I hope that you're all doing well and enjoying your little ones.

Have a great week!

[blairwh58]

Sorry I haven't been posting as much- between visits to the nursery and pumping, my time has been very limited. Had a very rough day yday (of course DH was on call making things harder). Both girls tested positive for MRSA and got moved over to an isolation unit where they will stay the rest of the time. MD said they look great- just because they tested + doesn't change much. Now we have to wear gown/gloves and change any time we switch btn the girls. Its a huge hassle and of course led me to an emotional breakdown yesterday, but as long as they are doing well. Both are gaining weight and have been great lately. Hoping to go home in the next week or two. Will post more once I get a chance.

[MamaBoo]

Blair: I am sorry about the MRSA. I know it can be stressful. My son had it a few weeks ago. It was stressful and he is two years old! However, as long as they are being treated for it and are doing well, I guess it's not quite as bad as we have been taught to fear. I hope they are both MRSA free soon and everyone gets to go home and be happy together soon.

[Sweetpea614]

Blair sounds like you have your hands full. I'm so sorry to hear they have MRSA. Hoping they get better fast and you guys are home in a week or two as planned. The girls are absolutely gorgeous.


Karin so glad to hear the boys are doing so well. I can imagine it's hard to keep up with the board when you have one baby let alone two. I hand it to your twin mamas.

Kat

[rypell1985]

Karin-so good to hear from you and that the boys are doing well! We need pics!!!

Blair-I'm sorry about the MRSA. Your girls are gorgeous!!!!

[gina55]

Blair: the girls are beautiful!! So sorry to hear about the MRSA:(

Kat: you look great! Hang in there:)

Ryann: Love the family picture

Alisa: cute bump!

AFM: Both boys have ear infections, Will is on his second in the past month and Wyatt is on his first. They're still pretty happy as you will see in todays pictures.

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[Happy Bunny]

Hi ladies! I haven't posted much but I've been reading along. I love the Halloween costumes - they are just so super sweet!

Congrats to Blair! Even though they came early, they look chunky beyond their weeks! Hopefully, they'll be on their way home soon.

Brooke is doing fantastic! She's about to crawl, she swims around on the floor and can propel herself toward toys that she wants. She's eating cereal and Stage 1 fruits and veggies in addition to formula. Also, she's sitting unassisted (when placed in a sit) and can almost pull herself into a sitting position. We love her so much... There are so many times when I look at her and can hardly believe that I'm her Mom - motherhood never gets old. A few recent pics of Brooke:

[to_have_fun08]

Blair sorry to hear about the your little ones tested positive for MRSA. Hope it doesn't last long and looking forward to you being able to take them home.

Rypell - love the family pic.

Happy Bunny - pics are adorable.

AFM- nerves are getting to me. Can't believe Jake will be here tomorrow. OMG, so much stuff going through my head. Guess I'll just take everything one step at a time.

[lou71]

Blair sorry to hear about the your little ones tested positive for MRSA. Hope it doesn't last long and looking forward to you being able to take them home.

Rypell - love the family pic.

Happy Bunny - pics are adorable.

AFM- nerves are getting to me. Can't believe Jake will be here tomorrow. OMG, so much stuff going through my head. Guess I'll just take everything one step at a time.

Good luck tomorrow Chris! Post pics when you can. Can't wait to see Jake.

[moorebaby]

Blair sorry to hear about the your little ones tested positive for MRSA. Hope it doesn't last long and looking forward to you being able to take them home.

Rypell - love the family pic.

Happy Bunny - pics are adorable.

AFM- nerves are getting to me. Can't believe Jake will be here tomorrow. OMG, so much stuff going through my head. Guess I'll just take everything one step at a time.

Chris, good luck tomorrow!!! I'll be thinking of you!

[Sweetpea614]

Rypell-Love the family picture. They are so cute.

Barbara-Brooke is so adorable and getting so big.

Gina- The boys are so handsome and I love their hats.

Chris- Good luck with your surgery. Can not wait to see pictures.

Kat