Calling All Women of Strength!!!

[mommyin10]

A Strong Woman VS. A Woman Of Strength


A strong woman works out every day to keep her body in shape…
But a woman of strength builds relationships to keep her soul in shape.

A strong woman isn't afraid of anything…
But a woman of strength shows courage in the midst of fear.

A strong woman won't let anyone get the better of her…
But a woman of strength gives the best of herself to everyone.

A strong woman makes mistakes and avoids the same in the future…
A woman of strength realizes life's mistakes can also be unexpected blessings and capitalizes on them.

A strong woman wears a look of confidence on her face…
But a woman of strength wears grace.

A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey…
But a woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey that she will become strong.
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Michelleinhawaii is CANCER FREE!!! Congrats & best wishes =)

Leighanne: 2/10/09 Jaedyn Michael was born beautiful & healthy!
Vortex: On 4/20/2009, Sahana was born! (Check out her pics!!!)
Joyce: 5/28/09 Daniel Joseph was born, 8lbs, 8oz and 19 3/4 inches long.
Jessie: 6/11/09 Zachary Kaden arrived at 5:43am. 7 lbs, 12 oz and 20.5 inches long
Armyprincess: 7/24/09, Jeremy Michael was born 9lbs, 3 ozs & 20 inches
Stacey: 8/12/09, Jake Harrison was born a healthy 6lbs! Check out his handsome pics!
Arlotheslug:  Home loving her little girl!!!  See her beautiful pics! :)
Kaylee_Frye: Hayden Elizabeth was born 9/12/09; 6lb 12 oz and 19.5 inches!
Luvkayln: Adalynn Noel was born healthy & beautiful on 12/7/09! 6 pounds, 15 ounces!!! Check out her pics!

Dnikkki: BFP!!! 34 weeks with Peyton Therese!!! Appt Tuesday!
Looloo: BFP!!! 34 Weeks!
Mommyin10: BFP!!! 28 Weeks with our twins! Ob appt 1/14
sbumblebeeo: BFP!!! 28 Weeks with Shelby Rachel!!! u/s 1/18
kmcarino: BFP!!! 17 weeks with a healthy BOY!!! 20-week u/s 1/28, Appt 2/4
ad_06: BFP!!! 12 weeks! Ob appt 1/18

Waiting for an update:
mamatina
Hannah
Naf
Candie
scripps 
guesito

Waiting for AF:
mrspace
rachjas

Jmh2005: CD11
Lina: CD17
pyar: CD24
Princess_Crankypants: CD32
Keyan: 7dpo!!!
lilmzk: 21dpo! Blood test results 1/22
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ad_06: Happy 12 Weeks!!!

[leighanne143]

ad_06- the lunch meat thing is controversial.  My doctor told me they should only be freshly sliced lunch meat, not anything that you've had for a couple of days and if you can heat it up, then thats better.  Heating kills any bacteria that could be on them.
I know so many woman who did even follow those rules and had lunch meats whenever they wanted and they were fine,

[mommyin10]

Sounds like you've got things under control ;) Definitely keep us posted, ok?! Maybe you'll have her right at your 36- week mark :) The injections are best in your belly as far as the insulin getting distributed appropriately. They said no butt, arms, etc. So, thsnk God for dh. My belly is so tight, it's hard to find some give ;) Hes doing them closer to my side. Something I learned in the hospital is to stay hydrated & don't hold it. Go to the restroom often. Dehydration & holding your urine causes contractions, although if she's ready, she's ready! Take care :)

[dnikki0928]

Mommyin10: Thanks :-) We definitely aren't going to the party tonight...The contractions are uncomfortable but nothing unmanageable from home. About 1020 I started a log and I've had 3 since then (now 1131). I have the tightening obviously, but yeah they have gotten stronger than what they were a few days ago! If I get them consistent for an hour and a half or so (one of my RN friends told me that) then I'll go in or call. She's still moving just as much but man, she's hurting my cervix!!! It feels like she keeps hitting it of sitting on a nerve there or something... I'm glad DH is helping you with the injections. I wouldn't be able to do them myself either. I would have asked if I could put them in my rear cheeks lol  :-P Glad your numbers are better too  :-)

[mommyin10]

Michelleinhawaii is CANCER FREE!!! Congrats & best wishes =)

Leighanne: 2/10/09 Jaedyn Michael was born beautiful & healthy!
Vortex: On 4/20/2009, Sahana was born! (Check out her pics!!!)
Joyce: 5/28/09 Daniel Joseph was born, 8lbs, 8oz and 19 3/4 inches long.
Jessie: 6/11/09 Zachary Kaden arrived at 5:43am. 7 lbs, 12 oz and 20.5 inches long
Armyprincess: 7/24/09, Jeremy Michael was born 9lbs, 3 ozs & 20 inches
Stacey: 8/12/09, Jake Harrison was born a healthy 6lbs! Check out his handsome pics!
Arlotheslug:  Home loving her little girl!!!  See her beautiful pics! :)
Kaylee_Frye: Hayden Elizabeth was born 9/12/09; 6lb 12 oz and 19.5 inches!
Luvkayln: Adalynn Noel was born healthy & beautiful on 12/7/09! 6 pounds, 15 ounces!!! Check out her pics!  Appt 1/21, Addy's u/s 1/25

Dnikkki: BFP!!! 35 weeks with Peyton Therese!!! Appt 1/28
Mommyin10: BFP!!! 29 Weeks with our twins! Ob appt 1/29 & nutritionist Thurs.
sbumblebeeo: BFP!!! 29 Weeks with Shelby Rachel!!! u/s Monday
kmcarino: BFP!!! 18 weeks with a healthy BOY!!! 20-week u/s 1/28, Appt 2/4
ad_06: BFP!!! 12 weeks! Ob appt Monday

Waiting for an update:
mamatina  
Naf
Candie
scripps 
guesito
princess_crankypants

Waiting for AF:
rachjas

Mrspace: CD7
Jmh2005: CD17
Lina: CD23
pyar: CD30 

Keyan: 13dpo!!!
Hannah: 23dpo!
lilmzk: 27dpo! Blood test results 1/22
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I started my insulin shots last night. I do them before breakfast, before dinner & before bed. I've had so many injections having been through IVF, but it's odd to get shots in a pregnant belly! I told dh I don't think I can do it myself. It's a little awkward, so he's giving them to me & so far my #s are much better :)

dnikki: Sounds like Peyton's getting herself ready, huh?! Are your contractions painful, as opposed to the tightening? Definitely don't go to the party tonight! Keep yourself rested & hydrated. You're so close to 36 weeks, so don't worry about that. She'll be just fine :). Take it easy & keep us posted!

[dnikki0928]

Okay, so this morning when I woke up I was just laying in bed...I had a ton of BH contractions...Then they eased up - so I got up and went and ate breakfast then they returned again - not as many, but they were right in a row. They seem better now, but I really don't want to have her before 36wks! I know I'm almost there but I would like her to stay put for another 5 days or so! I'm resting on the couch now with water beside me. So I guess I'll start logging them if they start up again...

Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!

Hugs, Love and SSBD to all :-)

[dnikki0928]

sbumblebeeo: Hmmmm...Try going to a place called Things Remembered - We have one inside our local mall. I think they have some great items there that maybe you'd like to get her :-)

Mommyin10: Sorry about the insulin, but I guess at least you were expecting it...? At least it's also something fairly easy to fix. It would be awesome if you could go off bedrest!!! I know it's 5wks from now, but you've made it this far!! I agree with your Mom's comment though lol ;-P How are you feeling?

Keyan: How are you doing? This might be a bit of a dumb Q, but I'm not sure how far PR is from Haiti - Did you guys feel anything from that quake or get any effects from it? Hope all is well...

AFM: Nothing much new - some of my BH contractions are getting fairly intense - more so than when I was p/g with DS. These ones I have to close my eyes and breathe through them! I went grocery shopping this morning and it completely kicked my butt!!! It left me completely exhausted...I was able to catch maybe a 1/2hr nap before lunch, but then my hunger woke me up lol. I'm not exactly sleeping the best at night either. I'm still piddling around here and there in the nursery and upstairs. Everything isn't in the exact order I want it at the moment, but I'm sure I'll get it done when the huge nesting explosion happens lol :-)
My step-mom is throwing my Dad a surprise 65th birthday party tomorrow...It doesn't start until 6pm and they live 2hrs away. I don't really think we are going to go. I feel bad, but I am just so tired and don't feel like doing much!!!

But I hope everyone has had a great week and I'll check in later :-)

Hugs, Love and SSBD to all :-)