[amyinohio]

Kris - Aida was 8 lbs 2 oz and 21 inches...she was actually long and thin but the NB diapers were always too tight aroung her legs.

[CaribbeanQueen]

Hi Everyone--Guess we've all been busy! Geesh!

Kris--I am sorry that you're uncomfortable. I remember those days. A body pillow definitely helps, and if you're a member of Costco or Sam's, you can usually get one for under $15. We have several here since DH always sleeps with one! Have you ever taken yoga? If so, try some hip circles and deep squats before bed... Those poses helped me through both pregnancies. Glad you and DH are feeling lots of movement--that's so exciting.

Amy--glad that you were able to get your H1N1 vax. Our ped's office just received a shipment of injectable vax for kids under 36 months. I was able to get a dose for the baby, but I am not sure when they'll have a booster available. We've all had the regular flu vax, but I especially want our older DD (who is in nursery school) to get it. I feel good that Annelise has one dose and she's breastfed... Now for the rest of us!

Mille--calm your nerves, woman! :-) I know that it's hard, but womankind has been giving birth for millennia! You can do this!

My MIL is coming for T-giving, and we're all looking forward to that. I made a list of stuff I'd like to accomplish while she's here. It's definitely more challenging to keep up w/ house stuff AND holiday stuff with two little ones. It is fun, though!

[crob]

cq, you're right...we haven't had much to say lately! i still don't think i'm going to get the h1n1 shot. of course, it's not really an issue since i don't think anyone even has any vaccines available in our area. dh had to go get some shots today b/c he's been really congested and stuff. he said they hurt! i think one of them was rocephin.

afm, i scheduled my 3d/4d u/s for dec 16th. i can't wait to see that sweet baby!

[Kris79]

Yes...it's been really quiet on here lately. My Due Date Buddies have been quiet too!!

Crob - I can't wait to see the pics from your 3d/4d u/s. I'm jealous!! I don't know if I even get to see our little guy again until his debut in March.

Amy - Thanks for the info about Aida's size. That's good to know that even at that size she didn't fit in the NB diapers. At least you can take them back if you don't need them. I just fear getting a ton of NB diapers from people.

CQ - That'll be great for you to have the extra help from your MIL! I bet it is a challenge keeping up with everything with the girls around.

Thanks for the advice about the body pillow, Amy & CQ. I ended up ordering one off of Amazon...it's the Snoogle by Leachko. It is wonderful!! I have slept very well the last couple of nights...I'm not sure how I was getting by without it!! DH definitely appreciates that I'm not thrashing around and moaning and groaning in pain all the time anymore.

Any of you pregnant gals have your nurseries set up yet? I'm hoping we'll have ours done by Christmas. We're waiting on getting DH's end of the year bonus in early Dec. to order our furniture and bedding. I can't wait to go hang out in my little boy's room once it's all set up!! So far our glider, bookshelf, and ceiling fan are in place. DH is going to put the new window in next week and then get it painted. I can't wait!

[Naomi35]

We are just beginning to get things for the baby. I just ordered a pram- I am so excited about it. It was really indulgent but I think it will be really useful.
Classic Sleepover - Silver Cross UK

We aren't going to have a nursery. We do have a room in the house that will eventually be the baby's room but we are going to co sleep. Still working out the details of maybe getting this co sleeper
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and/or getting a bigger bed.
Just got the cutest baby present from my sister in law (they look a bit big in this photo but they are really tiny baby sized)

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and these are all the clothes I have so far

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Now I am researching cloth diapers- who knew there were so many varieties?!
So my next step is to get the diaper situation ordered and ready.
And then some more clothes.
And here is my belly- up close as I took the photos myself!

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also- a cute baby thing happened this morning. The baby had not been moving around too much while I slept or when I first woke up. So I said to my husband, let's see if he or she will wake up if you gently rub my belly and talk to the baby. So he did and within moments the baby started moving around and dh was able to feel some really good movement. It was so cool to have that direct interaction with the baby.

[barbara702]

Hey "old" friends,
I haven't been on forever - was trying to get through my frozen cycle without obsessing and comparing every little thing. I am glad to see that you are all doing well and I can't imagine how excited you lucky PG ladies are to be getting close to your EDD's. New mommies, I'm sure you're enjoying your LO's and learning lots everyday.

I wanted to check in with you and say goodbye and wish you all the best of luck.

We had another "perfect" (frozen)cycle. I felt so relaxed this time, and again, my body responded perfectly. We had 3 frozen blasts, thawed all 3, and transferred the 2 that made it (and were excellent). The 2ww was much better this time and I believed that we had finally made it and this was going to be it. Unfortunately, we got another BFN on Wednesday, and it was devastating. So many of you know how much of a struggle it was for us - not just the azoo/IF, but getting DH on board.

Anyway, I know many of you took several (or more) tries to finally get your BFP's and I do keep that in mind as we try to figure out what step to do next. I figured this would be it since DH wasn't too into it, but he has mentioned several times about us trying again at a new RE. There is another RE in Pittsburgh, and I know 3 couples that went there and have kids (2 sets of twins and a singleton, actually!). I will contact them and go from there. I am worried about money since our insurance does not cover IVF, but I feel that we cant' give up.

Thanks for being there for me and I wish you all the best of luck. I need to move on from the boards because at this stage, it is painful and I need to just move forward and not compare....I'm sure many of you understand, I hope no one takes it personally.

Thanks again and best of luck to you.
Lots of love,
Barb