Growing Belly Check-in Week of Sept 20th

[melanalyus]

PennStater/Allison - Sept. 20 (It's a boy!)
Dawncharlie/Dawn - Sept. 25 (It's a girl!)
Susank41/Susan - Oct. 13 (It's a girl!)
wendybdh/Wendy - Oct. 25 (waiting to find out sex!)
Sweetpea1/Jen - Nov. 9 (It's a boy!)
Dragonfly/Cee - Nov. 15 (It's a boy!)
luprisi/Priscilla - Dec. 5 (It's a boy!)
melanalyus/Melanie - Dec 15 (identical twin girls!)
23jimbeam/Christine - Dec. 15 (It's a boy!)
bunekneck/Raciela - Dec 23 (It's a girl!)
Krillie/Kristine - Feb 1

Melanie (2)---let me know your due date & we'll put you up here, k?


Good AM gals. Allison is still AWOL? She must be having some action! Hopefully with her precious bundle snuzzled all up to her. Oh man!! I can almost smell it. Can you?

Dawn, this most certainly will be your week!

I'm going to enjoy a quiet day with family today. I work M,W,F.......and have a dr's appt on Thursday with the new doctor. I'm really excited about seeing a new doctor & hoping he can address questions I have.

Waves to all!!!

[PennStater]

I'm here, I'm here!!

Andrew Thomas C----- was born on Thursday night at 10:16 He gave us a bit of a fright, with the cord wrapped around his neck twice (fortunately, he always had a heart beat so no fears of any brain injury). He had some breathing issues and was taken to the NICU for x-rays and tests. Fortunately, it was all considered a "transitional delay." His breathing regulated, the small hole in his lung (which is common in all newborns apparently) is almost closed, no infections or problems. So he was discharged with me yesterday! Yay!!

He's a big boy (he looked like a giant next to all those precious little bundles in the NICU) -- 8 lbs. 5 oz, 21-3/4" long. I only had to push for 35 minutes, so it was a faster active labor this time. Whew!!!

Off to read the rest of last week's thread. BBL with personals

I haven't downloaded any pics yet, but will do so tonight.

Oh, DD is completely smitten. We've actually had to be careful because she wants to help *too much*. She has such a tender heart and so much empathy. Whenever he cries, she's right there with one of her toys or blankets, hoping it will make him feel better. She's such a sweet peanut

[PennStater]

Oh, and can I just say...

I forgot how awesome it is to LAY ON MY STOMACH AND BACK!!

Of course, I still look 4 or 5 months pregnant (always a great look when you're NOT pregnant LOL), but just to have the freedom to lay on my stomach and my back -- oh, ladies -- it was heaven!!!

[Sweetpea1]

Oh you brat! I am jealous! Can't wait to lay on my stomach or back!


But....CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I am so so happy for you that Andrew is healthy and home with you! Also that you only pushed for 35 minutes??? WOW! Great job momma! I cannot wait to see pictures of him! HOORAY!!!!!

[23jimbean]

I am so happy for you, Allison! Hooray! What a big baby. Whew. Glad that the pushign went well. It must feel great to see your toes! Cannot wait to see pictures!!!!

[melanalyus]

Congrats Allison! Whew, what a scare with the NICU Xrays and such. I'm glad everything is well. .......can't wait to see photos.

[Susank41]

Alllison-congrats on baby Andrew!!!! Im sooo happy for you!!!! Can't wait to see some pics of him!

Dawn-are you ready?? Your are next!

Melanie-I hope you had a relaxing day.

Hey Jen and Christine!

We went to see Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs today. It was cute. Im beat!

See you all tomorrow.

[melanalyus]

Susan, I'm beat too. I had a pretty rough day, energy-wise. It's scarying the beep out of me......b/c I have no idea how I'm going to handle my work week + a doctor's appt w/ 5 hour drive + normal family function this week. I feel like the babies are sucking all the energy right out of me... I'm so glad I got all the clothes ready for the girls & that their room is almost done. Maybe I'll somehow find some energy within? LOL

I worry about Wendy. I hope she's doing okay. I sure miss her on the forums.

[Susank41]

Melanie-I will send you some energy vibes!!! Do you think your new dr will give you a leave from work now??? You really need it!! Its not good for you or your girls to be under so much stress etc.

I saw that Wendy had commented on her facebook the other day. They moved her dad closer to her. I think shes doing fine.

[Sweetpea1]

Morning ladies! Slept pretty good despite aches and pains. Again, probably did too much this weekend. James's room is back to normal and DH hung the second shelf in his closet so we can store stuff in there now. Spent some time with mom yesterday at lunch and a very nice time. All in all had a great weekend. Actually, all weekends are great now that I'm not on call!

Melanie- Maybe you should see about that dr's note again. All this activity can't be good for the girls. Sending what little energy I have your way!

Hi Susan, Dawn, Mel2, Priscila, Christine and any others I missed!