Beautiful Babies Due in 2011 (Combined Group)

[Happy Bunny]

Brooke is here! She was born 06/29/11 at 1609 weighing 7lbs 12oz at 20 inches long. I had a rather difficult labor and delivery, but she's 100% worth it. I'll post her birth story and a few more pics when I'm able but here's a few for now...

[klinger13]

Oh Barbara - Brooke is BEAUTIFUL!! I was wondering if she'd have light hair like you. Sorry you had a difficult labor & delivery. I'll be anxious to read your birth story when you have time to share it with us. But for now you rest up and enjoy every minute with your little girl. CONGRATULATIONS!!

[margi26]

Ryann: So glad that all is well. Very glad...and I am watching your story closely to learn what I can about what to do when I get as close as you are!! Now, hard as it is, NO CHEATING...stay IN THAT BED my friend. It is a pain, but will be so worth it when you hold those sweet babies.

Barbara: SHE IS GORGEOUS!! Oh, my....really!!! Brooke is just absolutely beautiful!!!! And perfect weight and size. Sorry about a hard labor and delivery, you rest yourself and enjoy being her mommy!!!! So very happy for you!!!

[lou71]

Ryann -- I'm so glad all is well. You rest up and bake those babies a while longer, ok? Which hospital are you delivering at?

Rio -- Yesssss....lol.... everyone come to my shower!!!

Barbara -- Congrats on your beautiful daughter! She looks absolutely amazing. I can't wait for more updates.

AFM -- Went to the Motley Crue/Poison show last night in Tinley Park. It was a lot of fun except for the drunk creeps who tried to put their hands on my belly...grrrr. Today I'm going to a friends house who recently moved to see it for the first time (hope I find it OK) and then we're going out for Thai food. Here's something strange... a friend who I invited to my shower and has not RSVP'd got engaged in May and is getting married in October (second marriage)... well, I got an invitation to HER bridal shower and it's the week before mine. Just thought that was strange esp since I haven't heard much from her. I also finally announced on FB that I'm pregnant...lol. Lot's of comments. Made it to week 25 and so far, so good.

[baby_blu73]

Barb - Brooke is an absolute DOLL! I squealed so loud, DH came running wondering what was wrong. I can't wait to see more photos of your beautiful little girl. Congrats, Momma, you did it!!!

Ryann - I'm so HAPPY everything's ok! Take care of you and those babes.

[BlissfulCS]

Barbara- congratulations on your beautiful baby girl. Welcome to the world Brooke!

Stephanie- the boys are handsome little devils. Good work mama.

Lou- Rockin' bump!!! It's grown a little since the last pic. I announced on FB already too, it was a ton of fun (but still nervous about it being so early...

Leora- good for you and DH playing hookie at the zoo! I worked from home on Friday due to the m/s which returned with a vengeance. I totally could have made it into the office, but sometimes we need those "mental health days". Gorgeous belly!

SD- glad you are in a good mental state after your stalker situation. Ahhhh! How scary, especially in your state.

AFM- today is my first day without progesterone (crinone)! I am actually really excited to be done with it. But of course there is this little part of me that worries. Went golfing with my sis, her new beau, and DH today. Actually, I only drove the cart. I wanted to play sooooo badly but DH thought the twisting would be too much. He says in a couple of weeks I can do whatever I want but he wants me to take it easy until after the first trimester. So cute! Of course after a couple of beers he started to get amorous and I was like "uh...no! In a couple of weeks we can do whatever we want but right now we should take it easy... " Ha. Ha...I am so anxious for the second trimester for so many reasons!

[riogirl71]

12th Baby_blu Jaxson and Brady born on June 21st
19th DeidrajAny news for us?
23rd Gina Will and Wyatt born on April 19th
29th Happy Bunny Brooke born on June 29th
29th Wanababy Are they here yet?




5th Dandme Any day now!
5th Freckles
7th Klinger
19th Karen Gemma born on June 24th

26th Riogirl71




1st Rypell
8th Mellow4 Miss Marlo born on May 8th and Claire, a little angel
8th Karin1
17th Anacris
18th Annashope



6th Karian
17th Karen Vancouver



14th Lou
17th kjm1824
21st Hope is all I have
30th SDTrying



3rd crissylove
8th Leora
22nd Margi
to have fun
Waitingkay



8th Blair
11th Sweetpea



11th Nwquiz
27th Blissfull


Everyone that is not on the list - please let me know your EDD, how many and flavor of your bean if you already know!!!!

[riogirl71]

Barbara - she is gorgeous congrats! Can't wait to hear more and see more pics! You look gorgeous too!

[karin1]

Barbara.........Congratulations! Brooke is absolutely gorgeous!

[mellow4]

Barbara, Congratulations! Brooke is beautiful What a precious little blessing she is!

[mellow4]

Here is my little Marlo, from a few days ago. She is 8 weeks old today! I am exhausted, but to look at her sweet face makes it all worth it. My hubby is gone to Australia, so I am on my own with the kids and all this hospital stuff. Now I have to add in to that selling the house, and furnishings along with all the other stuff that comes with a move. We are praying that Marlo is able to come home by her due date, but she has a few more hurdles to overcome. She DSAT's often, sometimes has Bradycardias, and she needs to learn to eat. I started putting her to breast, and she wants it when she is awake, but doesn't quite know what to do with it. It's very sweet, and makes me laugh to see her get so excited over it and then not know what to do. She weighs 3lbs 3oz. Still just a tiny little peanut!

Hope you are all well! Still reading along and cheering you all through this journey.

Marlo Pink.jpg

[leorira11]

Blair - I hadn't been to the local zoo in a while and they made major renovations and it's amazing! There is also a ton of places to sit in the shade, picnic spots, playgrounds and a nice wide paved walkway! I totally think I'll be going with the stroller, even if the babies are too young to appreciate it! Browsing is super fun - we haven't bought anything yet (except our Baby Jogger City Elite stroller, because my mom found a floor model on sale). But I'm doing a TON of "research" (ie, shopping!)

Lou - hope you had a great time at the concert! Want to know a weird fact about me? I've never been to a concert. (Well... does the opera or symphony count?) Which is really weird, since I'm a huge music fan. I keep saying that I want to plan my next trip back to the USA to coincide with one of my favorite artists' concerts - so I can finally go to one! Also - you look great! Congrats on 25 weeks!

Ryann - I also would ALWAYS suck it up and go to work if I was only a little sick - so I could save my sick days for 'mental health days'. DH and I used to coordinate when we would be 'sick' together! I used to have to take 'sick days' for my IVF retrievals and transfers -- which really annoyed me. Those days are super stressful - I needed mental health days AFTER those!

Gina - 5+ hours a night? That's fantastic! I hope *you* are getting that much sleep!

Rio - don't worry about scaring me - I know plenty of people with toddlers! I knew to be scared already! btw, I totally get how much you can miss the 'vanishing twin' you lost. That was a baby, and that baby is gone. That's very sad. A 'vanishing twin' is a unique kind of mourning, since you mourn the one you lost, but are still super happy that the other baby is doing well. You also mourn not only the baby you lost, but the whole experience of parenting twins. My husband and I talk about how much we wish this had been a singleton pregnancy, just so we would have fewer complications and fewer risks and fewer worries -- but as soon as we saw those 2 flickering heartbeats on the u/s at 6.5 weeks, we totally fell in love with both of them. I think everyone prefers a singleton pregnancy (except those who REALLY don't know any better!), but twins is a special opportunity - which you had for a few weeks and then lost. <big big hugs>

Anna - great news from your OB appt! You made it to July!

SD - bunk beds? That's so exciting! A friend of mine just bought bunk beds for her two boys (aged 2.5 and 1.5 -- and #3 is coming in August) -- so cute! How is your son enjoying his 'big boy' bed?

Amanda - I don't really know what I believe about life after death (especially the hazy part for babies born before they had the chance to live) which really bothers me. I wish I knew where all the babies I've lost are. But I also believe very deeply that those lost babies are watching over us and know how much we love them and miss them. ---- 2 more days until Maribel is here!

Barbara - Brooke is BEAUTIFUL! Amazing! You look great too! Congrats!

Alisa - it's always super scary to stop the progesterone - but I've never had any problems. How nice not to have that icky mess all the time, right? Congrats on reaching 'double digits' - 10 weeks!

Mellow - She is sooo precious. Your life seems WAAAAY overwhelming! I hope you get enough 'me time' so you can relax.

AFM - today's a quite scary day... in the middle of the night between 21w5d and 21w6d is when my water broke last time around. I'm praying today/tomorrow is as uneventful as possible.

I went into the on-call doctor this morning. I woke up yesterday and felt like I had a UTI (urge to pee all the time, burning while I pee, etc). The dip-stick test came up clear, but we are doing a culture just to check. Not a big deal, but just something else on my mind.

I have a question about the steroid shots --- any disadvantages to getting them? Why aren't they routinely given to women carrying twins around 25ish weeks or so - just in case?

Otherwise - I'm feeling good. It's HOT, DAMN HOT -- so I'm staying inside in front of my fan and drinking lots of ice water!

[kjm1824]

Ryann - I am glad things are getting better - you had me worried as I was getting caught up on posts. Please be careful and diligent with the bedrest - I know it has to be hard, but give those babies more time to grow. Also - I'm not ready for you to have the babies yet!!(haha) You are one of the only twin mamas (also Karin1) left ahead of me, and I am not ready to be next! I know very selfish! I am praying and hoping for the best for you and the babies.

Barbara - Congrats!!!! Brooke is adorable. I'm sorry your labor was difficult, but for know enjoy your little girl. So happy for you!

Lou - Jealous of Motley Crue concert. My sister saw them in MN and posted some pictures - looked like fun. Glad you had a good time. Don't worry about your glucose test. For me I am kind of glad it came back positive because I learned so much and I feel like I am eating better for the twins. It was hard cause I thought I was eating well but you can always improve.

Leora - Still thinking of you. Keep your focus on holding those little boys - I believe in the power of positive mental images!

Mellow - Marlo is getting so big and cute!! I know you can not wait to take her home - what a strong little fight she is - just amazing! Remember to take care of yourself when you get a chance - sounds like your life is beyond crazy right now - I still pray for you and marlo often!

Blissful - I did not golf 1st trimester either. Not so much for the pregnancy but for my overies - they were still so large and tender and I worried about twisting them during the golf swing. I've had lots of fun playing in my early 2nd but I think my time is done now - too large and the weather here as got too hot and humid. Hope you have fun when you can play.

Rio - I wasn't on the board when you lost your twin but I am sorry. I know that it must have been hard and would be hard to forget. You do tell yourself how much better and safer one is but I don't think anyone could help but wonder what if. You are also a very strong women and I can't imagine dealing with a toddler and doing as much as you do pregnant! Take care!

Hope everyone else is having a great 4th of July weekend!!

AFM - still haven't heard the official results of my 3 hour glucose test from the doctor but thank goodness I could look the results up on the computer at work. All of my levels were way below the positive level. My 3 hour level was all the way down to 67 (it needed to be below 145). It was actually lower than my fasting which was 79. Any thoughts? Also my iron is still very low, actually lower than when they put me on iron pills. I don't feel tired but I am worried about that, my sister said that with her second child, he ( the baby) had to get iron shots for a while after birth because his iron was low too. I hadn't heard of that before.

[riogirl71]

Mellow Marlo is precious how cute she gets all excited about the breast but doesn't know what to do!!! I hope she keeps growing really well and can go home soon. Are you guys moving to Australia?

Leora - I could not have said it better myself! We all want a healthy singleton pregnancy but when you see that little heartbeat for the first time you are hooked and it is hard to forget, it was also hard cause we saw that baby in US every time for weeks. So every time I hear about twin strollers or things I think how I was looking for all those things before, it is just a conflict to be happy for the one baby and sad for the other, I now DH and OB said that at 40 it was much better for me to have a singleton and I understand but it wasn't that black and white, of course I was nervous at the thought of having twins and a toddler but was hooked! I just admire all you twin mommas for all that you go through to keep those babies healthy and all the bedrest you have to go through, it is not easy. As for your twins I hope you are getting over the scary part, we are all praying for your boys and they will stay put! I can't wait for you to start hitting the 28 mark then 32 etc...! good question on the steroids...

kjm - believe it or not after meals can be lower than fasting. The way to lower fasting numbers is to have a real late snack, like yogurt and fruit, the days I eat late my fasting is low! Good job on your numbers!

karin - how are you doing?

blissfull - yeay for no progesterone!

Lou - yickes - creepy! Tell her jokingly you will rsvp to her if she does to you!!!

ryann no news is good news!

Margi - hope all is well and we are counting down to the same day - your b-day!!!!

SD I will send you a pm!

Hope everyone is doing great and having fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[baby_blu73]

Mellow - Your daughter is absolutely GORGEOUS! Little sweet Marlo... bless her heart! How's the pumping going? I'd imagine you have a heck of a supply for her. I can't wait for the post saying she gets to go home and be with all of you.