Calling All Women of Strength!!!

[mommyin10]

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!  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 Tomorrow!
kmcarino: BFP!!! 18 weeks with a healthy BOY!!! 20-week u/s 1/28, Appt 2/4
ad_06: BFP!!! 13 weeks! Ob appt Tomorrow!

Waiting for an update:
mamatina  
Naf
Candie
scripps 
guesito
princess_crankypants

Waiting for AF:
rachjas

Mrspace: CD8
Jmh2005: CD18
Lina: CD24
pyar: CD31

Keyan: 14dpo!!!
Hannah: 24dpo!
lilmzk: 28dpo! Blood test results 1/22
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ad_06 & sbumblebeeo: Enjoy your appts!!! Update asap :)

[mommyin10]

Yes, dh said he'd wash the clothes. I just wish "I" could do it, you know? He's really got his hands full doing EVERYTHING, and he's never once complained ;-) Tomorrow will be 5 weeks since I came home f/the hospital... My tightening is an all-over belly tightening. It's very uncomfortable, but not painful. It is hard to get up out of bed & walk to the bathroom. When you say painful, how is it different from the uncomfortable tightening? Does it feel like AF cramps thrown in the mix?I did get a shooting AF-type pain on my left side this morning, but it went away & hasn't come back. Maybe a precursor? I haven't felt anything painful or where I can't speak & my tightening isn't as much as yesterday, so I'm sure I'll be ok. I can't wait til my next appt :) I always feel much better then :) Well, have a nice, relaxing day!

[dnikki0928]

Mommyin10: I'm still tired today lol! I understand where you are coming from with not being able to clean and all...Can DH wash the clothes and bring in a basket for you to fold here and there that way you can see the little clothes and such? I would make DH bring in the stuff from Babies R Us too lol! That was really nice of your friend to send stuff to the house :-) Yes, my next appt. isn't until Thursday...I'm not sure if I'll make it or not. If I do, I don't think I'll make it past the 31st.  As for my contractions, I'll tell you what they used to feel like first lol. I used to feel like I was having menstrual cramps on and off, but not too frequent. Mine were more of the belly tightening even though they weren't really uncomfortable. They used to be higher up on the belly area too...Anytime you feel your whole stomach tightening like that, that's a BH contraction as long as they don't stay regular/consistent. Now, when I get them, they are more intense and uncomfortable. I can't hardly move through them and sometimes I can't even talk. These feel lower also - below the belly button, but she's lower too. If you get concerned you can always call your docs office and see what they say or you can also call or text me also.  I am taking it easy today...DS goes down for his nap in about 15min, so I will be napping too!!! I'll be checking in later, but Have a good day!!

[mommyin10]

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!  Addy's u/s Monday

Dnikkki: BFP!!! 36 weeks with Peyton Therese!!! Appt Thurs!
Mommyin10: BFP!!! 30 Weeks with our twins! Ob & nutritionist appt Fri!
sbumblebeeo: BFP!!! 30 Weeks with Shelby Rachel! Appt 2/1
kmcarino: BFP!!! 19 weeks with a healthy BOY!!! 20-week u/s Thurs, Appt 2/4
ad_06: BFP!!! 13 weeks!!!

Waiting for an update:
mamatina  
Naf
Candie
scripps 
guesito
princess_crankypants

Waiting for AF:
rachjas

Lina: CD5
Keyan: CD6
Sammy_J: CD13 (stims for iui)
Mrspace: CD14
Jmh2005: CD24
pyar: CD37

michelleinhawaii: 2dpiui?
Hannah: 30dpo
lilmzk: Blood test results??
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dnikki: Wow, what a day! I'm exhausted just reading about it! haha :) It's funny because you sound like luvkayln before Addy was born :) I would be so happy if I could even clean my bathroom, wash some baby clothes, look through the boxes of stuff we received f/Babies R Us... dh said he'll bring a box or two into our bedroom today so I can see what
we got :) A friend of mine went on our registry & sent stuff too. How fun!
So, your next appt isn't till Thurs. Do you think you'll make it?! Can you
describe your contractions for me so I kind of know what to look for? I started getting a lot of tightening yesterday, like every 10 min to every 1/2 hour for a little bit. Did you get AF-type pains before you started getting contractions? I'd say, take it easy this weekend, but I have a
feeling you won't! :) Take care!

Luvkayln: Hey there! No, I didn't know you posted pics. I'll check them out next :) Yay! I love new pics :) As far as me posting pics, I don't know when I will. I'd like dh to upload a new belly pic for me, but we'll see. I'd much rather he finish the hardwood in the babies' room, so I don't want to push it ;-) I don't have access to our main computer, here, in my bedroom. It's outside in our detached room... I really don't know when I'll be checked again. They're just glad I've made it this far & don't want to disturb anything. When I see the high risk doc on 2/5, their u/s is so much better & they can see baby boy's position & my cervical length, so I'll get more answers then. As I told dnikki, I had a lot of tightening yesterday. I haven't had any painful contractions yet. I did feel a bit of pressure, but super low, not in my pelvic area. It felt more like I was swollen down there, if that makes sense. Wow, she'll be 7 weeks already?!? That's awesome & amazing how quickly time flies. Her pic w/your doc sounds very cute :) Thanks for the vote for Ava Kathleen. I think it's beautiful too :) Well, take care & keep in touch :)

[dnikki0928]

Mommyin10 and anyone else interested lol: Oh man was it a long day yesterday! After breakfast I was energized I guess you would say and I ran the sweeper, steam cleaned the rug in the living room (we have hardwood floors downstairs...) and mopped. It took awhile with me taking breaks and such, but I got that done. I still need to steam clean the rug in Peyton's room and the carpet in our bedroom. We had DH's holiday party last night for work which was actually fairly fun! Dinner was awesome, then they surprised us all with tickets to see Ron White the comedian who was performing at a theatre a couple buildings down from where we were at :-) I do have to say, from about 530 - 700 last night I had some intense contractions. They were one after the other again but then they slowed after about an hour and a half...Then they were about 1-2 maybe 3 every hour. I thought maybe it was the real thing, but I'm glad I waited to see since they slowed... I've had a few this morning, but nothing like last night. Hopefully if I make it to my next appt. I'll be dilated and effaced!!! We are supposed to get a bunch of rain tomorrow, so I guess I really won't be able to get out of the house and walk...but I'm going to have DH blow up my exercise ball so I can sit on that. I guess it helps put more pressure on your cervix and such and get all that more prepared for labor/birth. So we shall see! Anyways, how was the rest of your day?

[luvkayln]

sbumblebeeo & mommyin10- I just wanted to comment about the pulsating by your pelvis. They are hiccups! :) I remember the first time I felt them with Kayln, I had NO clue what they were! And I mentioned it to my mom, and she told me that's what it was b/c she had been reading up on the stages I was at. :) And they got more and more frequent and intense as my pregnancy progressed, it was just awesome! So when Addy started doing it, I knew right away that's what it was! :) Happy belated 30 weeks to you both! :) I'm thinking of you both and hoping the bedrest is going as good as it can!

Mommyin10- Oh, you poor thing! :( I'm sorry your carpel tunnel is acting up again! I saw "a baby story" show and this woman had it so bad, it was just awful hearing her talk about it! It made me think of you, I can only imagine being on bedrest makes it worse! I hope the doc gives you the OK to get the massage! :) Ooh, that sounds so relaxing! I LOVE rainy days when you can just relax in bed and listen to it! It's almost soothing, it just makes you want to cuddle up and read a book! Although I'm sure you're sick of doing that! ;) I know your OB didn't want to check you last time, but when do you think you'll be checked again? Have you been feeling any pressure/contractions lately? Oh, and I LOVE Ava Kathleen! It's perfect! ;) My appointment went well, thanks for asking! :) I'm healed and all ready to go! ;) We got a really cute pic of my Dr with Addy and I! Can you believe Addy is almost 7 weeks already?! I think she's almost outgrowing her newborn diapers! She's still in newborn clothes tho, but we're slowly progressing to her 0-3 month clothes. :) Sean's working a double tonight, and Addy's been sleeping all day! So you know what that means, she'll be up all night! As soon as I think we're starting to get a routine down, she switches up on me! She has her hip u/s on Monday. Hopefully everything's ok there! Did you see her new pics I up loaded the other day? :) I'm ready to see more pics of your little ones!! ;)

[mommyin10]

Oops! I meant I was shaky & "sweating"! ;-)