Stephanie_B
Member
I'm a fellow Texan and I haven't seen her post in a few days. Her due date is the 13th and I am just wondering how she is doing.
Stephanie
Stephanie
Anyone heard from Hazel?
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momincharge1
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Texas
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I am also from Texas and just wondering what area you are both in. Doesn't seem as if there are that many of us Texans in here. Or maybe they are all very private. Noticed Hazel's last post was 7-6 I think. Maybe she is lucky and having that baby! I'm not sure I can take another 3 weeks of this heat!
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I am also from Texas and just wondering what area you are both in. Doesn't seem as if there are that many of us Texans in here. Or maybe they are all very private. Noticed Hazel's last post was 7-6 I think. Maybe she is lucky and having that baby! I'm not sure I can take another 3 weeks of this heat!
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Nancy C
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She has been on my mind too
I keep checking VF and here for the big announcement
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nancy:O)
I keep checking VF and here for the big announcement
nancy:O)
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Hazel
Guest
I'm still here (boo hoo!)
I'm still waiting (in Dallas, BTW) for baby to arrive. I had a really bad weekend -- I've been so uncomfortable because the baby hasn't even dropped yet -- but the doctor scheduled me for an induction next Tuesday (July 18) if the baby doesn't come on his/her own by then, so I'm holding up a little better now knowing that we have a date certain.
Thanks for asking after me though -- you all are so sweet. I'll definitely let everyone know when the big event occurs (let's hope it's soon!).
Hazel
I'm still waiting (in Dallas, BTW) for baby to arrive. I had a really bad weekend -- I've been so uncomfortable because the baby hasn't even dropped yet -- but the doctor scheduled me for an induction next Tuesday (July 18) if the baby doesn't come on his/her own by then, so I'm holding up a little better now knowing that we have a date certain.
Thanks for asking after me though -- you all are so sweet. I'll definitely let everyone know when the big event occurs (let's hope it's soon!).
Hazel
Stephanie_B
Member
Oh gosh Hazel...
I hope you get to feeling better. So much for the theory that exercising moms deliver a week earlier eh? Take care of yourself.
Stephanie
I hope you get to feeling better. So much for the theory that exercising moms deliver a week earlier eh? Take care of yourself.
Stephanie
Sending you thoughts
Sending thoughts of ...
Contractions! Lots and lots of them! Baby Porter, don't you know it's time to come out and see your mommy!
I've been thinking of you too, Hazel. I'm all done with childbirthing and enjoy the memories that your posts bring back to mind.
The thing about motherhood is, it just keeps getting better and better. (Until they become teenagers, I'm told.) Best wishes to you for a happy, healthy baby and a good birth.
Sending thoughts of ...
Contractions! Lots and lots of them! Baby Porter, don't you know it's time to come out and see your mommy!
I've been thinking of you too, Hazel. I'm all done with childbirthing and enjoy the memories that your posts bring back to mind.
The thing about motherhood is, it just keeps getting better and better. (Until they become teenagers, I'm told.) Best wishes to you for a happy, healthy baby and a good birth.
TarHeelMom
Cathlete
Daphne -- Speaking As the Mom of a Teenager...
I don't usually post here because my younger son is 10 and that makes me an OLD MOM!
But I just had to chime in to reassure you, Daphne! My older son is now 13 1/2, and motherhood continues to become more enriching and more fun every day. I think Alex is a pretty typical suburban teen, from what I've seen observing his many buddies. And he is just a continuing world of fun for his parents. Right now he's at sleepaway camp in NC, and the difference in maturity that his letters home reflect (last summer's letters vs. this year's) is amazing. My husband and I are getting SUCH a kick out of this newest stage in his development.
Now, it's true that Alex is just BARELY a teen, I'll grant you, and he's our first. But I don't think we will feel different about this as he (and his witty little brother) get older. We're just not worried about their being OMIGOSH teenagers. Our expectation is that ALMOST
every day we'll find something new, amazing and happy about raising our boys. I guess that sounds kind of sappy, but honestly so far that's really been our reaction to parenthood. They are wonderful kids.
So new mommies, IMHO you girls have lots to look forward to!
Kathy S.
(Mother of 2 great boys and one great male dog
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I don't usually post here because my younger son is 10 and that makes me an OLD MOM!
But I just had to chime in to reassure you, Daphne! My older son is now 13 1/2, and motherhood continues to become more enriching and more fun every day. I think Alex is a pretty typical suburban teen, from what I've seen observing his many buddies. And he is just a continuing world of fun for his parents. Right now he's at sleepaway camp in NC, and the difference in maturity that his letters home reflect (last summer's letters vs. this year's) is amazing. My husband and I are getting SUCH a kick out of this newest stage in his development.
Now, it's true that Alex is just BARELY a teen, I'll grant you, and he's our first. But I don't think we will feel different about this as he (and his witty little brother) get older. We're just not worried about their being OMIGOSH teenagers. Our expectation is that ALMOST
So new mommies, IMHO you girls have lots to look forward to!
Kathy S.
(Mother of 2 great boys and one great male dog
He sounds like a sweetie!
I bet you're missing him while he's away at camp. I guess no matter what, they always remain our little boys.
Sometimes when I tell my 5-year old son, "I love you," he rolls his eyes at me and says, "You ALWAYS say that." I smile right at him and say, "I know. And I always will." I can't wait to see what he'll be like at your Alex's age.
Thanks for your story, Kathy. You are a good mom. (To the boys and the dog.)
I bet you're missing him while he's away at camp. I guess no matter what, they always remain our little boys.
Sometimes when I tell my 5-year old son, "I love you," he rolls his eyes at me and says, "You ALWAYS say that." I smile right at him and say, "I know. And I always will." I can't wait to see what he'll be like at your Alex's age.
Thanks for your story, Kathy. You are a good mom. (To the boys and the dog.)
TarHeelMom
Cathlete
Yup, He's Like Vanilla Ice Cream!
You said it, Daphne -- my Alex and my Evan are big-time sweeties (although knowing that I told you that would produce HUGE eye-rolling!)
This is Alex's 4th year at this camp, which he just adores, and he's gone for 3 weeks. I feel like someone removed one of my arms for three weeks while he's gone!
You and I sound like the same kind of mom. I have always been so openly affectionate with my babies that they're used to it now. They're pretty tolerant, and don't even react much when I give them a big good-night kiss in front of their sleepover friends. But God forbid I should be too affectionate in public -- I've gotta be super-cool, you know? That is VERY tough when we dropped Al at camp. I am permitted a quick hug, no kiss, and Dad is permitted an even quicker hug. This year I actually saw 13-year-old boys SHAKE HANDS with their dads; my husband has made it VERY clear to Al that a handshake isn't EVER going to be acceptable!
Go give your little boy a big hug for me!
Kathy
You said it, Daphne -- my Alex and my Evan are big-time sweeties (although knowing that I told you that would produce HUGE eye-rolling!)
This is Alex's 4th year at this camp, which he just adores, and he's gone for 3 weeks. I feel like someone removed one of my arms for three weeks while he's gone!
You and I sound like the same kind of mom. I have always been so openly affectionate with my babies that they're used to it now. They're pretty tolerant, and don't even react much when I give them a big good-night kiss in front of their sleepover friends. But God forbid I should be too affectionate in public -- I've gotta be super-cool, you know? That is VERY tough when we dropped Al at camp. I am permitted a quick hug, no kiss, and Dad is permitted an even quicker hug. This year I actually saw 13-year-old boys SHAKE HANDS with their dads; my husband has made it VERY clear to Al that a handshake isn't EVER going to be acceptable!
Go give your little boy a big hug for me!
Kathy
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Hazel
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Thanks, everyone!
I appreciate the good (contracting) thoughts. But baby is apparently very happy where he or she is, at least of the moment. I didn't want to post this weekend because I would only have complained and made myself feel even more down. Although I would have preferred not to be induced (and I guess there's still the possibility I won't have to), I feel much better knowing that baby will definitely be here soon.
And Steph, you articulated my thoughts exactly -- I was ready to write Dr. Clapp a very nasty letter on Sunday telling him what he could do with his statistics about the relationship between exercise during pregnancy and the tendency to deliver on time! But staying active was still the best thing I did for myself over the last 40 weeks -- hey, it took me almost to the end to have a nervous breakdown!
Hopefully I'll have good news for you all by this time next week!
Hazel
I appreciate the good (contracting) thoughts. But baby is apparently very happy where he or she is, at least of the moment. I didn't want to post this weekend because I would only have complained and made myself feel even more down. Although I would have preferred not to be induced (and I guess there's still the possibility I won't have to), I feel much better knowing that baby will definitely be here soon.
And Steph, you articulated my thoughts exactly -- I was ready to write Dr. Clapp a very nasty letter on Sunday telling him what he could do with his statistics about the relationship between exercise during pregnancy and the tendency to deliver on time! But staying active was still the best thing I did for myself over the last 40 weeks -- hey, it took me almost to the end to have a nervous breakdown!
Hopefully I'll have good news for you all by this time next week!
Hazel
Stephanie_B
Member
Well I'm sending you contraction vibes anyway
Hopefully the baby is just happy where he/she, being laid back and all right? Hope you feel better. I think at the end we all just want to "get it out" so to speak. Now let's see, maybe we'll have a group letter for Dr. Clapp later on signed by me too LOL
Stephanie
Hopefully the baby is just happy where he/she, being laid back and all right? Hope you feel better. I think at the end we all just want to "get it out" so to speak. Now let's see, maybe we'll have a group letter for Dr. Clapp later on signed by me too LOL
Stephanie
momincharge1
Member
exercise and delivery
I have exercised fairly consistently through all pregnancies and have NEVER enjoyed the 1 wk early statistic. All my babies have been either a day early or a day late. I was induced on my last preg. I was already dilated to a 3 1/2 and effaced so I was due to drop at any moment. My Dr was going out of town that weekend and my other kids were taken care of, so we just did it. Went over to the hospital about 9, got started, Dr showed up broke my water and I delivered 30 min later-- no drugs. Was a great experience as far as child birth goes. Didn't even interfere with my lunch time! So, don't worry, induction can be just as "pleasant" an experience as going in on your own, if necessary. I will keep you, your husband and baby in my thoughts Tuesday. I must say I am jealous-- I have 2 weeks, 5 days to go -- but who is counting. I was hoping I would be a little early so I will be ready to go when the Cathe tapes get here! Have lots of family up around the Grapevine area on the hubbie's side. Good Luck and a quick delivery!
I have exercised fairly consistently through all pregnancies and have NEVER enjoyed the 1 wk early statistic. All my babies have been either a day early or a day late. I was induced on my last preg. I was already dilated to a 3 1/2 and effaced so I was due to drop at any moment. My Dr was going out of town that weekend and my other kids were taken care of, so we just did it. Went over to the hospital about 9, got started, Dr showed up broke my water and I delivered 30 min later-- no drugs. Was a great experience as far as child birth goes. Didn't even interfere with my lunch time! So, don't worry, induction can be just as "pleasant" an experience as going in on your own, if necessary. I will keep you, your husband and baby in my thoughts Tuesday. I must say I am jealous-- I have 2 weeks, 5 days to go -- but who is counting. I was hoping I would be a little early so I will be ready to go when the Cathe tapes get here! Have lots of family up around the Grapevine area on the hubbie's side. Good Luck and a quick delivery!