Beautiful Babies Due in 2011 (Combined Group)

[blairwh58]

Amanda- I love the new pics of Maribel!!! She looks so sweet. Glad to hear that shes doing so well and growing so fast. I'm sure its bittersweet retiring her 3mth sleepers.

Lou- Sorry to hear about the allergies and work. Youll have to let me know how the prepared childbirth class goes. We are going to do a similar one offered at the hospital in town. Considered doing the “marvelous multiples” class but didn’t have 2 Saturdays (4 hr blocks) to give up, so we are going with the shorter 2 hr prep course. I felt soooo bad after reading about your trip on Monday and having to clean up the car. I'm wondering if your experiencing the nausea that lots of women get towards the end of the pregnancy. Hope you start feeling better soon.

Stephanie- Those little guys are getting sooo big. They look a little difference each time you post new pics. Its crazy how fast the grow. Almost 2 mths already!

Karin- Sounds like you’ve had a lot going on lately. Sorry to hear that they are still feeding every 2 hours. Hopefully they will start to get on a more spread out routine so you have a little more down time in between.

Ryann- Sounds good. Just let me know if and how it works out. Even though I absolutely love the stroller we are getting….I didn’t want to have to get the car seat attachments for it (an extra $150) so I figured the Snap and Go would be a cheap alternative for when they still need to go out and stay in their carseats.

AFM- Anxiously awaiting my regular OB apt at 2 …not because it will be exciting, but because I'm hoping she can give me the cure to this annoying rash. This morning while admiring how crazy it looked in the mirror I realized that I was so caught up with trying to avoid scratching that I forgot my wk 22 pics. Guess Ill be doing 22wk1d photos tonight. Hope everyone has a good wknd and finds time to get to babies r us and grab some diapers for $25!

[karin1]

Stephanie......just saw the pics of Jaxon and Brady......they are really handsome little guys!

Amanda......Maribel is gorgeous! Great pictures!

[Sdtryingagain]

Hi ladies, I got banned from the board because of my post about diaperbags. I'm sad miss you guys. Doesn't seem that I can get reconnected. I contacted the Administrator and no one is replying. I can use it only from my phone under a different log in. My ip address has blocked my home access, I can't even look at the board! Anyone willing to email the administrator for me and petition my return???? I miss you guys, big hugs. Take care!

[kjm1824]

Rio - Love the pictures - Lizzy is so adorable and your DS is just precious. I am so glad Lizzy is gaining weight so well now. Good job Mamma!! Hope the scar is doing better.

Ryann - Dylan and Isabella are getting so big!! wow I can't believe it. They are so cute, so sweet. Sorry to hear about the GERD. That must be hard. Hope the new formula works well.

Lou - Glad your urine test went well. Good luck on the next one. So far I do not have any stretch marks, but do use lotion everyday. I am also one that checks everyday. My waist is up to a whopping 42 inches. Not sure where I started but likely around 25. Everyday I doubt my belly can stretch more but it always does. Hunter tries to help - I always feel him pushing and stretching, like "mamma, I need more room, grow!!" Sorry about that horrible car ride - I agree WTH!!

Blair - Sorry to hear the rash is still there - Is it getting any better? Sounds like you had a great US Wed. Always great to hear they are growing well and getting to see them. I have an US on Tue. I am more nervous this time then normal. Not sure what to think of that.

Amanda - Maribel is a sweetie - I can't believe she still has all that hair!!

Stephanie - Great new pics of jaxon and brady. They are so cute and a They are getting so big. Are you back to work? I can't believe they are almost 2 months old.

Karin - Every 2 hours - you must be so tired!! But remember it is short term. I am already trying preparing myself for that but no there is no way to know what to expect. Glad all is well other wise.

Alisa - Good luck on the anatomy scan - I know it feels like forever away but time will past quickly.

Kat - Hope you had a great vacation. I think feeling them move is my favorite part of pregnancy - esp when my DH can feel them or see my belly move - his eyes just light up.

Annas - Paul is just perfect - so sweet. Sounds like he is growing well. I know you are loving every minute, miracle mamma!!

SD - Sorry about getting banned - I can't believe that. If I knew more about this I would try and help, but I am lucky to figure out how to post. Hope you get full access back soon.

Leora - So glad you are planning for the future and have found a high risk OB that you like. Hope you interview went well. Thanks for keeping us posted.

AFM - wide awake since 400am, so decided to finally get out of bed and get caught up. My last week of work was busy, esp Friday. My clinic moved locations so I was there 10 hours (I know, don't let my OB know) just supervising and making lots of decisions about placement of machines, etc... More stress than physical but non the less exhausting. Got home and sat in recliner till DH fed me and then to bed at 830 - my be why I am awake now. Also in-laws are here this weekend again... Pre-pregnancy they would come and visit maybe 1 every 1-2 years. Now they have been down 3 times. Not feeling up to entertaining this weekend. DH will have to pick up the slack. Sorry to vent.
I see OB and have US On Tuesday. More nervous for this one than normal - not sure why. Trying to switch my brain to positive thoughts.

I hope everyone has a great weekend!!

[BlissfulCS]

SD- what on earth can you say about diaper bags that will get you banned??? I'd be happy to contact the administrator but I am a little confused about the situation and how to address it.

[Sdtryingagain]

There is an automatic computer security system that screened my post as an advertisement, since I posted links to the diaper bags I was considering....

[BlissfulCS]

Got it...I will see what I can do!

[rypell1985]

Blair-I haven't met up with my brother yet, so I haven't tried the snap n go yet, but here is the link with the directions I'm going to follow to try to make it work:

http://community.babycenter.com/post/a9 ... onboard_35

[Sdtryingagain]

Phew, I was having major board withdrawal! I'm back!!!!! yeah!!! thanks to those who offered to help, I'm good now they straightened everything out just in time to turn 30 weeks tomorrow

[BlissfulCS]

That's great SD. I did contact Dr. Marcus and he emailed me back letting me know it was all straightened out. Too bad all your old posts are wiped out though (I think). There was a lot of valuable stuff you shared! His email was pretty cool and appreciative though. I really love this site.

Woohoo on 30 weeks!

[Sdtryingagain]

thanks Bliss, you're the best!

[rypell1985]

Blair-it def works! I didn't even have to refer to this lady's blog about how to do it...they just snapped right in. It was great-DH and had to run into one store at the mall so rather than set up the big stroller we used the snap n go. Life saver. Now I wish I had a new one...I guess I'm spoiled

[annashope]

Happy weekend ladies I am going to try to write a post quickly before the munchkin wakes up

SD I am so glad that whole thing got steightened out... I can't believe you got banned over diaper bag links. Anyways so 30 weeks huh how exciting! How are you feeling? When is you due date again? without our little cheat sheet I don't even know who is next...I am guessing KJM right?

KJM congrats with finishing your last week of work now rest up mama you deserve it. I totally understand about not wanting to entertain ay guests...My brother and sister in law were over the night before I went into labor and I was just exhausted while serving them food and tea...lol Also I was awake at 4 am my entire pregnancy but now I am so grateful because since I am used to little sleep it helps me take care of Paul. At least I don't feel that sleep deprived. I gotta ask you the same question as SD when is your due date?

Rio the pics are awesome and I am so happy to hear Lizzy is gaining weight well now. How is your scar? I have to admit at first I thought I was healing really fast but now 2 weeks later the scar still hurts really bad sometimes and I am sleeping in the recliner because if I turn on my side the pain is too much. So how did you pull of that crazy breast feeding thing where you breastfed every 1-2 hours...I am pumping constantly because of my inverted nipples and I feel like my nipples will fall off. I am constantly wearing the gel pads

Lou glad the pee test went well. As for the stretch marks I have to chime in...lol I religiously applied lotion to my belly like 2-3 times a day and always after a shower. I did not get any stretch marks until 2 days before Paul arrived It was only a few little ones on my sides but my waist was 46 inches at that point and i knew I must have reached my limit. You are due in Oct right?

Ryan your babies are getting so big!!! I can't believe they are over a month old already oh how time flies. Sorry to hear about the GERD but my little niece who is now 5 months old has it too and has been doing really well since she was put on Nutramigen so hopefully things will go easier.

Blair sorry to hear about the rash still being there but yay for the great ultrasound. I was lucky enough to have an ultrasound every two weeks from 13 to 35 weeks and I cherished each and every one of them Its amazing now when I sit
and hold little Paul to think back to how he looked on the ultrasound and compare. You are due is Dec right?

Amanda Maribel is beautiful and all that hair... So did you have terrible heartburn too...lol everyone asks me that once they see Paul's full head of hair. Your daughter has amazing eyes...so beautiful

Margi how are you feeling my dear? how is work going?

AFM Baby Paul is 2 weeks old today and I honestly can't believe it. I am still getting used to not being pregnant and he is already 2 weeks lol Things are going well he is a very nice baby but I have to say he already knows how to turn on his side and refuses to sleep on his back...Pediatrician says its ok as long as we put him down on his back. We took him to Christopher's football game yesterday and all of our friends got to see him it was so nice. DH and I still can't believe he is really here. I think after 3 1/2 years of trying and failing and crying its just overwhelming...but in a good way We just can't get enough of him. My biggest difficulty is the fact that I have inverted/flat nipples and Paul cannot latch on and he will not eat out of the shields. I have had 4 lactation specialists work with me and in the end I am pumping milk out for him for every feeding which is really tough. I feel like all I do is pump and feed...lol plus do the nipples ever stop hurting? I am not able to fully supply his intake but I am making enough for 3/4 of his daily food and the rest he gets in formula. He is up to 7lb 3oz now from his birth weight of 6lb 8 oz so I am hoping to put some weight on his skinny body. He loves to just study our faces quietly and makes eye contact for long periods of time which I thought babies did not do till later. Anyways I am proud to say I am down 20lb and have lost 14 inches in my waist so there is hope that I may have my body back one day...lol if not Paul was so worth it.

I am sorry I am sure I missed many of you but I gotta run and wash the bottles before my little prince wakes up

[blairwh58]

Anna- Yep- dec 8 is the latest they will let me go...so I have anywhere between 11wk4d to 15wk4d which would take me to 38 wks. Its a little crazy how fast things are going, and Im sure once we start havign showers it will fly by. I cannot believe all the hair Paul has. That picture is absolutely adorable!! I kept looking at it just ohhh and awwing. Hes very handsome!! Sounds like things are going great- down 20 lbs and 14 in in 2 wks!!!

Ryann- I am sooo glad you got it to work out. I went to the twins sale but they didnt have anything good, so Ill probably grab a double snap and go on Craigslist for $30-50. I guess I also may wait and see how hard it is to get our stroller up and down, but Im thinking the Snap and Go may be a lifesaver for quick trips like you said. Keep posting pics of those beautiful babies!!

SD- So glad to have you back on the board. I was so confused when I went to comment on the diaper bag post and then it was gone. I did want to tell you that I have the Jujube BFF and even though the twins arent here yet I think its going to work great. Ive stuffed it full with clothes, diapers, and all kinds of stuff and it really does hold quite a bit. Let us know what you end up going with. Congrats on 30 wks!!! I remember way back when you got that BFP!!

Bliss- How much longer until that anatomy scan?? I cant wait to find out what youre having!!

kjm- Glad you finished up your last week of work! It was a great US and its always so reassuring to see both girls doing so well in there. Dont be nervous for your US on Tues- I am sure both babies are doing great. I think its just that youre getting closer and closer to meeting those little ones that makes you more anxious.

AFM- The OB friday was a little confused as to what the rash on my stomach was. She said she didnt think it was PUPPs but went ahead and gave me the prescription for PUPPs cream that has a topical steroid and cooling cream to help with whatever it was. She even said that looking at it made her want to scratch all over. After 2 days of applying I will say its starting to look soooo much better!! Less itching and redness, so hopefully it continues on the road to recovery. Im up a total of 16 lbs which seems to be on track for 22+ wks. OB said goal is still 40 but I honestly dont know whether we will get there or not. Hope everyone is doing well and is having a good wknd!

[riogirl71]

12th Baby_blu Jaxson and Brady born on June 21st
23rd Gina Will and Wyatt born on April 19th
29th Happy Bunny Brooke born on June 29th



5th Dandme Brogan born on July 4th
5th Freckles Christian born on July 1st
7th Klinger Maribel born on July 5th
19th Karen Gemma born on June 24th
26th Riogirl71 Lizzy born on July 22nd




1st Rypell Dylan and Isabella born on July 13th
8th Mellow4 Miss Marlo born on May 8th and Claire, a little angel
8th Karin1Maddox and McCoy born on July 4th
18th AnnashopeBaby Paul born on August 7th



6th Karian
17th Karen Vancouver



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



3rd crissylove
8th Leora Micha and Asaf born on July 19th two little angels
22nd Margi
to have fun
Waitingkay Huge hugs



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!!!!