[Mirka]

Peachy, in last 5-6 days I have big pain in bones where legs are connected to body, that big joints there. And in legs. When I sit down on couch, than I cant get up and if I do, I walk for 10 minutes like duck who just got shot. I am just so swollen everywhere, face, hands, legs. Not interested to look in mirror at all, I just dont look like me. I know you wrote about problem with shoes, I dont have yet that problem, I still wear flipflops or sandals or what is name for that summer shoes.

Maybebaby, oh...you would let me .....that is nice of you! So, let me know when you will go down to Texas to visit!!! No, I didnt see before any pictures of you. Sorry, I missed that. I am from Czech Republic.

MM, you want Max?? I am sure he would do great job at your house. Especially after all that shopping!
I dont know why he is so abscessed with bills.......maybe glue on envelopes??? But on picture I see you did get MAX !!!!!!
Cute haircut!!!!!!!

Lineali, CONGRATULATIONS!!! OH MY!!!!! I cant believe....I am glad all is ok with all of you!!!
Can you please tell me what is "percocet" and what do you mean with that it will change everything??

[maybebaby]

Mirka- the pain you are describing sounds like sciatic nerve pain I know how painful that can be. I would love to visit Texas but who knows when…maybe I can send you some hair in the mail LOL

[JustPeachy]

I leave for a couple of hours and miss so much excitement!!

Lynn - Congrats on the babies!! What a surprise for everyone. I'm glad they caught the HEPP. I've heard the pre-eclampsia can progress from nothing to dangerous in a matter of hours. How long will the boys be in the NICU? I'm guessing you're still in the hospital recoving from the c-section. Rest up over there. Can't wait to see pictures of those guys! I'll send you an email and try to help out with the pics.

MM - The shower looks like so much fun! The gigantic dog is so cute. What does your other four legged baby think of it? The haircut is a great style on you. I'm sure you got lots of compliments. I was wondering if your bras came yet. I still have to send mine back to Babycenter.

Mirka - Percocet is a pain killer that you often get after surgery. I've had it after several of my surgeries. It's great b/c it doesn't make you nauseous but will take the edge off the pain very quickly. Just no driving (or drinking alcohol) while you are on it. The pain could also be your hips spreading to make room for the head of the baby. When I was complaining to the doctor about sudden soreness there, that was his answer.

OK. I have scrapbooked up to week 29. Phew. This is my first time doing anything like this with the stickers and the whole bit. So, I ran out of pages... got to make a Michaels run tomorrow! Never thought I would have this many u/s

[Mirka]

Peachy, thanks much!!!!

Maybebaby, hahahahahaha, that doesnot count !!!! I want to feel that fluffiness!!! I am sure you dont know how cows look, so you better plan some trip to south!!! You already know how look palm trees, so now is time to see dry grass in hot summer 08!
And stop scare me with nerve pain!!!

I just cant believe we are really starting to give births to kids here!!!!! I bet all we will do is posting pictures of our babies!!! What a fun!

[MaggieMay75]

Okay, I need some insomnia remedies...anyone? Anyone?

There is a huge storm here, it's been pouring all night (and all day yesterday), and the wind has been howling and shaking the whole house!!! I keep worrying that a tree is going to fall through a window. I actually can't believe that we even still have electricity!

Mirka - You are cracking me up about Maybe's hair!!! I know - can you believe all of us April IVF people are now having our kids? Time flies! What's the weather like where you are? I cannot imagine still being in flip flops in Oregon!

Peachy - I am so impressed with your scrapbooking! Did I tell you that one of my friends put together a whole blank scrapbook for Reid? I cried when I opened it at the shower, it was so precious and I knew the amount of love and hours it had taken her. Everyone kept offering to pay her to do one for their kid! Ha! I'll let you know how my bras work out once they arrive. I'm kind of surprised by how long it's taken! When does Chanukah start? VERY soon, right? Oh so fun eight days of presents! Btw, Ginger doesn't know what to make of the giant dog! I put him in front of Reid's crib and she came in and looked very put off, so I had to move him! Then she laid right down where the stuffed dog had been. I think she's mad because she can't drag him away with her. Teehee.

Cat - the tea sounds like it was so good!!! Have you put up the tree yet?

Havana - It's ORBIT DAY!!!

[iluvmy2mutts]

Lineali- Congratulations on your little boys!! Wow! So many little babies being born around here!

MM- You looked fabulous! Party sounded great. LOVE the stuffed dog (of course I would). Funny that Ginger was a little miffed that it was in the house.

Peachy- Good going on the scrapbooking! You sounded so productive. I like the top from Target. I haven't seen it there before. Maybe I need to head back there again.

Cat- Your tea sounded like so much fun! Yes, we want to see pics! That is wonderful that your friend bought you the double stroller, and wrapped it! Thanks for keeping us updated on Joy. I don't have her blog on my favorites, I thought I had saved it.

Havana- You will have to take a pic of Dh's face when he opens the Orbit box.

Mirka- Sorry to hear that you are in so much pain. Max sounds like a very smart dog.

Nat

[cat915]

OMG- I don't log on for a few hours and WOW!

Lineali- CONGRATULATIONS!!! I just emailed you if you have time to email me your pics, i will gladly upload them. I definately want to hear more about your little boys- i love the names. And yes, take your percocet!

MM- I had the tree up the day after thanksgiving I do still have pumpkins on my front porch however... You should ask your dr about sleep remedies-- perhaps they'll prescribe you the stuff that Vanessa got... And I love the haircut- how complicated is it to style? I'm all about ease these days... Looks like you had a great time at your shower- i love those little signs!

speaking of Vanessa--- WHERE are you???

Nathalie- sorry, I didn't take pics!

I plan on going to target at lunch so hopefully i'll find something.

Mirka- too funny about max eating the instructions and that he eats the bills! As for the pain, when you sleep, do you sleep on your left side w/ a pillow between your legs? I've found that on nights that I do NOT do that that the next day i have a LOT more pain. It's a big help.

[Boston77]

Busy weekend here!!!

Lynn - CONGRATULATIONS on the birth of your boys!!! Very exciting! I'm glad they caught your condition in time. Please keep us posted! Oh, and I agree, percocet is great....just be careful because it can make you really constipated...so be sure to take the stool softener while you're too sore in the abdomen to push too.

Peachy - congrats to DH on his 2nd interview! They must really like him if they're having him come up again...I'll keep my fingers crossed! I also saw Risky Business on TV yesterday! I kept telling myself I needed to turn the TV off and get started on my laundry but, it's been so long since I've been able to just sit and watch TV...so, I stuck it out for about an hour. Thanks for the bra recommendation...they're on my shopping list for this week so I'll have to check them out! Oh, and OOoooooo.....don't get me started on Michael Moore. hehehehe

Havana - Congrats on choosing a name for your little one!! Matthew Pendleton is a great name....good choice!!! I'm happy your labor and delivery class went well and thanks for the tips!!! Too funny that DH fell asleep. We're going to our class next weekend...I think DH and I will have to keep each other from falling asleep...we've both been so sleepy lately! What do you do with the birthing ball to help stretch the perinium (sp?)? Oh, and happy Orbit day!!! I hope you LOVE it!

MM - I'm glad you were able to make it to your shower...it looks like you had a great time!

Maybebaby - Your babymoon pics are fantastic! Just looking at them helped me feel warmer in this gross snowy/sleety/rainy weather we're having!

We had another busy weekend. Sat morning we were at our house for 3 or 4 hours trying to figure out how to reconfigure the master suite. It was about 32 degrees and I couldn't feel my toes by the time we left! But we got it sorted out and the house is really looking good...all the new windows are in and that helps make it look like a house again. Sat night we had my family's Christmas party....always an interesting gathering. Sunday was "running errands like a mad woman day"...but I did get one hour on the couch to watch TV so, that was a treat.

Snow, snow, go away!

[Bri01]

Lineali- Congrats on the birth of the boys...and yes percocet is real nice especially those first days. Let us know how they are doing in the NICU.

Joy- Congrats on two out of three coming home. Soon you'll have all three at home.

MM- nice pics and haircut.

Maybebaby- Love the babymoon pics and your dresses.

Havanna- You will really need to take pics of DH and the Orbit...

Well girls, as you can see we have had 3 births in the past few weeks, so you should all be prepared...and I am with Lineali...I felt great the whole day, did not realize I would be having a baby that soon.

Jayden has been on room air only for over 48 hours now and doing well. His tube feedings were increased to just over half an once every three hours and he has tolerated that very well. We hope that he'll be moved to the level 2 NICU sometime this week, and we can try to start feeding him next week. We'll just have to wait and see.

[Boston77]

Cat - I meant to say that I'm glad your tea was fun. And thanks for the update on Joy. I am so, so, SO happy to hear that she can bring two of the girls home and they can also go back to visit Cami in the NICU!

Bri01 - thanks for the update on Jayden! It's such great news that he's breathing room air!! Wonderful progress!!

[cat915]

bri- one day at a time. Sounds like Jayden is doing fabulous. How many hours a day do you find yourself at the nicu?

boston- very cool about configuring the master bedroom. So, is all the lead stuff cleared away now?

[JustPeachy]

Bri - I'm glad Jayden is doing a little better every day over there!

Havana - We want pics when the orbit arrives

MM - I haven't done it yet but my OB said you can take a benadryl at night to help you sleep. I did it once or twice at the beginning of the pregnancy when I had the cold from hell. Maybe it will give you an extra couple hours. So fun that one of your friends made you a whole scrapbook! Mine is not going to be that creative. It's basically just week by week with a bunch of pictures and stickers. Are you leaving the door to the nursery open when your gone from the house? Cooper has free run of the house so I haven't trusted him with that yet. Oh, and Chanukah starts tomorrow night.

Boston - Sounds like the house is really coming together! Very exciting. Did the family all behave for the Christmas get together.

Nat - How was your weekend of relaxing?

Vanessa... good question... where are you?

I'll let you know how the shoe shopping with Mom goes. It's 50 today (which is cold for us right now!) so I might not be able to get away with the flip flops!

[Bri01]

Cat- Generally 2-3 during the week and more on the weekend. I call up there 2 times a day as well. It is just hard with having a 7 year old as well that is not allowed up there so we are tryingto make sure that she does not feel left out or less important.

[JustPeachy]

Opps... I forgot to post this. Did you know there was a recall on the boppy slipcovers for lead paint?? Geez. Here's the info:
Pregnancy, Parenting and Family planning community and resources

[cat915]

lead recall on fabric??? UM? And just lovely, i totally have one of these. URGH!

and bri- i totally understand that being a hard situation. Is your mom helping watch dd at all?