♥♥♥ Mommies-to-be - APRIL ROLL CALL ♥♥♥

[Liann]

Hi ladies! Hard to believe we are into April now! The temps are supposed to hit the mid-80's this week! I'm going to be itching to open the pool, but I know the temps will be dipping down again soon. Seems like we always get a hot spurt and then things level out at 70 until the end of June.

I hit 28 weeks today, so only 12 weeks left! I'm finally feeling the baby move pretty consistently. Can't believe it took this long to really feel movement. Nothing too much on this weeks scheduled - just an infant CPR class tomorrow night at the Hospital and then our regular Child Prep class on Thursday. That will be it for our Child Prep course. I actually think it has been beneficial. I wasn't sure it would be worth it at first. I think DH needed it though. He's been desensitized to a lot of things that used to make him squeamish. I think he'll be a better coach now.

So how's everyone doing??? Appointments, tests, etc???

[welch]

Hi Liann,

I'm doing well. I'm in my 24th week and feeling really good. We found out we're having a little girl and we're very excited about it. I can feel her moving some, but it's not consistent yet. My next regular appointment is in 2 weeks, and then 2 weeks after that I go in for my glucose test and start rhogam (sp?). I'm still working out about 4-5 times a week, but I noticed a difference last week when the weather warmed up. I'm getting hot a lot easier than I used to! My due date is toward the end of July/beginning of August - I may be begging for the snow to come back by then!!

Do you like your child prep classes? I need to look in to those soon. Time keeps getting away from me......

Glad to hear you're doing well!
Carrie

[Liann]

Hi Carrie! Congratulations on the girl! You are not far behind me at all. I just did the glucose test a few weeks ago.

I have really enjoyed our child prep classes, but I know the instructor can really make all the difference. Our hospital has 2 classes going at once and one night the other instructor had to fill in for ours and she was AWFUL. Our instructor has been awesome though and we've gone through a lot of stuff that even though we may have read it before, it's just different having someone discuss it with you - you can ask questions and for some reason it's easier to ask in this setting than at the OB appointments. It's been great for getting DH involved to. He's actually "seen" a few births now and I think he is much better prepared for what is to come. They also took us on a tour as part of our course and we've met a lot of the nurses who work the OB floor. It will be nice to see some familiar faces there when our time comes.

[wonderwoman]

Good morning ladies!

I'm 22 weeks and counting! Liann, I believe you and I have the same next appt date 04/16/10. Cant wait to hear my little girls heartbeat! Yes I too am loving this beautiful 70-80 degree weather. I find it so much easier to dress myself but this weekend will be in the 50's agian. YUCK! It's offical I am no longer in my regular clothes. I still can wear some of my tunic blouse's and flip flops are my best friend! But it's all about leggings and long shirt/dresses.
Tomorrow it's my b-day yay for me I'll be 36 and then April 8 it's my babies b-day she will be 5. So I'll be busy making cupcakes tomorrow night. I dont know about you ladies but I can no longer keep up with Cathe. I feel like her movements are to fast for me now and my back has been acting up so I can't do any weight moves that would compromise my back. So I've been doing some yoga and walking thats about it. I've been feeling just so lazy I cant even describe it. It will take me days to write out a check and pay a bill. I love it though because I'm usually on the go and never sit still. LOL!
I have 3 b-day parties this weekend one on saturday and 2 on sunday one is my daughters party so I guess I have a busy weekend.
Carrie- Congratulations on your little girl! Is this your first baby? I am so not looking forward to that test. Mine is coming up next week too.

Have a good week ladies and enjoy this wonderful weather...

[Liann]

Lily - Did you survive your weekend of parties??? Hope you had a good birthday on the 8th! Yes, my next appointment is Friday and then Saturday I have my 3D again. Fingers are crossed we get some good pictures. I'm nervous that the baby will not cooperate again. It's a long drive to Lancaster from here so she'd better behave!

I'm looking forward to a nice prenatal massage this afternoon. If you guys haven't had one yet, they are WONDERFUL and we deserve it!!!

[welch]

ooooh, a prenatal massage sounds nice. i'm just starting to get twinges of back pain here and there. i'll have to look in to that :-)

[wonderwoman]

Liann-I did survive thank goodness but it was pure madness! So glad it's over. Next weekend I have nothing on scedule which is great. My daughter's party was a hugh success thanks for asking. Although I have to say, some people have no party etiquette whatsoever....I am so excited for our appt. on Friday. I need to ask my doctor for any allergy meds that are ok to take. They are killing me....How was your massage? Funny you mention that my husband gave me a gift certificate to the spa for a prenatal massage and I'm thinking about going this weekend. I hope your baby girl behaves for this sono. Pls post pictures again.

[Liann]

Lily - Hope your appointment went well! Everything seemed to go well with mine. I am measuring exactly 30 weeks and I've gained a total of 17 pounds which isn't too bad. It took her a few minutes to find the heart beat which always makes me a little nervous, but she finally found it and it was a good 142. Blood pressure is still fine. Tomorrow's the big day for the 3D ultrasound. I'll hopefully have some good pictures to post.

[lulu68]

Originally Posted by Liann

Lily - Hope your appointment went well! Everything seemed to go well with mine. I am measuring exactly 30 weeks and I've gained a total of 17 pounds which isn't too bad. It took her a few minutes to find the heart beat which always makes me a little nervous, but she finally found it and it was a good 142. Blood pressure is still fine. Tomorrow's the big day for the 3D ultrasound. I'll hopefully have some good pictures to post.

I can't wait to see the pictures!!!

[Liann]

Well, here's our best pic from today. You can see a little bit of a smile here.