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Hi all. Melanie- I spotted to varying degrees with all 4 pregnancies. Bright red, brown, heavy, light, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, etc. I'm sure it's nothing. Maggie- there's a whole lotta love in the house for mimi. It's hard to harness the affection offered by Gus, 2 1/2 years old. What...

Hi everyone. I couldn't stand it anymore so I did two very easy workouts this week: IMAX3 cardio only/Mindy Mylrea strength toolbox lower body no weights and DrillMax upper body/short walk. I need the endorphins! I am going to try to get in 3 days a week for another couple of weeks and then...

HI everyone. I am still wandering around these boards trying to figure them out. I am going to start super easy cardio this week- any suggestions? I am thinking maybe the non-interval part of IMAX 2- i think there's a premix?!? I need to get a new avatar since my old one had just 3 kids...

Hi everyone. Quick post. Mimi (real name Magdalena) is doing great. She's an excellent nurser and seems content that we drag her all over the place. My older girls are a HUGE help. My 2.5 year old boy has some misxed emotions- sometimes he loves her too much and other times he acts up just...

Baby Mimi (full name undecided) was born yesterday at about noon- 9 pounds, 11 oz and 22 inches long. I went to the ob for a NST and the heart rate was very flat (as compared to Thursday which was a very lively and reactive heart rate). I had a coke and went to L+D for a another NSt, which was...

still here, 3 days after due date. typing w/ 1 hand- pumping w/ the other trying to something going. good news is that i got 1 oz of milk! going to dr today, bbl.

Jen- I'm still here. 1 day late and counting! I actually think cardio fusion is a little harder than I expected. Mine is sitting in my husband's office for him to ebay, but I may get it out again. Melanie- are garage sales part of 4th of July in your area? All that driving sounds...

Still here! I went to the ob today. I am about 70% effaced and about 1.5 cm. Baby passed the NST no problem. OB offered me a coke and donut to wake her up and it certainly worked. Then I went for acupuncture- the dude said my "pulse points were energized" for labor. Tonight's dinner...

HI. Still here. Acupuncture dude seems to think that I'm ready to go at any time- it would be great if that were the case. Due date is Friday. I'm starting to feel a little sorry for myself. I ran 4 miles on Monday. I felt great. Too good! No cramps, no ctxn, nothing! We went...

Kate- lol on your MIL. We had a great dane/shepherd mix; i love big dogs. Stephanie- we did our puke time last weekend. there is something nasty going around. I'm still here! Speaking of which, went to the dr. today. Baby measures about 8+ pounds. My cervix, however, hasn't changed a...

Kate- deepdiscount seems to take FOREVER. hope you get your stuff soon. mikkia- i second susan's rec re lowmax. i use a med ball or a 5 # weight for the blasts and as a reward, I skip section 7 because I really dislike it. susan- my 7yo DD loves games and movies. She'll be 8 in oct...

I didn't see this cheapie habit: when I have left over condiment packets from sushi, taco Bell, McDonalds, etc. I save them and then cut them open to dump into the regular bottle of soy sauce, catsup, taco sauce, etc. My husband thinks this is a riot. Of course, if I were really truly...

re: weird family members and family size comments- i think some people criticize family size based on their own insecurities- as if your decision on family size is a commentary on their decisions. WEIRD. I have a suggestion- just say "congratulations!" That's all. I think most people just...

Hi. I am still here. Don't expect me to deliver anytime soon. I am always at my due date twiddling my thumbs. I've had some changes in "discharge" - sorry if TMI, but i think that's a good sign. Melanie, trish, and the other house sellers- saying a prayer to St. Joseph for you all...

Jen- my "bikini" veins are bad, bad, bad. Just on one side though. My ob said, "wow- that must hurt." They go down after delivery. It's my only pregnant lady complaint (that and the heartburn). get a bag of frozen peas if they hurt too badly.

COngratulations! What a nice name too. I LOVE the first 3 months with a newborn baby. Enjoy him.

Hi everyone. All the new videos sound like fun. Melanie, I though of you yesterday. I did C+W with all those stupid triples and you are so right- such not a pregnant move. I am almost to 39 weeks. Candra- I usually go late, so I'm not holding my breath to be early. I'd be happy within a...

Lisa- I am with you on the pukers. A. puked all Weds night, K was friday night, then I was last night and now G. just threw up all over his bed. I told my husband to get ready because he's next. Another example of why having 2-3 sets of extra sheets is necessary. Candra- I am with you on...

Trish- I'd be so overwhelmed at 3 kids plus packing up a house plus husband out of town. I admire your strength. Kate- have fun at the zoo. Do you live around Detroit? My friend grew up in a suburb and is a rabid Red Wings fan. It's so intense she cannot find anyone to go to hockey games...

I'd add that I hate wearing the gowns in the hospital; I like to get up and walk around and those gowns are the worst for doing that. I always bring cut off sweats and dark tee/tank shirts to wear in the hospital (you'll probably find the hospital hot even if you deliver in the middle of...