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]

dnikki: How are you feeling today? I'm laying here with the curtains open, watching the rain & listening to the thunder :) It's been a wet week!

Sbumblebeeo: My doc didn't give me a time in which I could sit up. I'm either laying down or propped up w/pillows, unless I'm in the restroom or at an appt. I'm going to ask if I can get a manicure. Not for color, but so they'll massage my hands & feet! They throb, it's so painful.

Ad_06:  I'm glad your glucose test is over :) I remember dh taking me for KFC after mine! ;) I was dreaming about it as I sat there waiting. I know, it's annoying hearing people complain. It's funny you mention the 16-yr-old. When I was maybe 12 weeks, I saw a young girl in Target w/her mom & newborn twins. I was just about to say something, when she opened her mouth. She was cussing, loud & really ignorant...the mom wasn't any better. It was sad. Anyway, I didn't see my nutritionist til after I got my results. Each visit is quick. She just gave me a diet plan, then each week (because I'm in my 3rd trimester) she goes over my numbers & food log. I bet our diet plans have a lot to do with how well or how poor our 3-hr test was & also how far along we are in our pregnancies. They did tell me it's best to catch it early. So if you do have it, that's great you'll address it sooner :) They adjuste. My morning dose of insulin this week & today I ate lunch 30 min later than usual. My blood sugar dropped to 62 & I was shaking & swearing pretty bad. No fun! I haven't felt like that since pre-pregnancy, but I also managed my hypoglycemia w/diet (South Beach) & very rarely had a big drop since starting that. Anyway, I'm glad your long day is done. When will you get your results?  

[ad_06]

Thanks for the luck. The test wasn't that bad. Some girl was making me really mad though....she looked like she was 16 and was having the same test and all she did was complain the whole time. I mean I didn't like not eating this morning or having to be there for 4 hours......but it's something that might benefit my baby it needs to be done!

Anyway, I was only with the dietician for like 10 mins....it didn't take as long because I know alot about carbs and such already....but she put me on an 1800 calorie diet (which she isn't too worried about the calories)  and I am allowed 15 servings of carbs. So I need to start getting on a schedule. But it is as follows : breakfast (4servings) 60 carbs.....lunch (4 servings) 60 carbs......dinner (5 servings) 75 carbs and a snack (2 serving) 30 carbs. She said there really isn't anything I can't have... I just need to watch the serving size. But I don't have to go back to her....so I think if the test comes back I do have it (which I really think I do) maybe they will set someting else up with her.

My arms are pretty sore though from being poked so much.....they ended up poking me 8 times....lol I have really deep veins and they roll. I got scared when I was getting the last tube drawn though, my sugar dropped to 41 and I started shaking....sweating ....and having hot flashes....but it's all worth it in the end! :) Well I will let you know if I hear anything!

[mommyin10]

Oops! Sorry about the jinx ;( You're definitely following me each step of the way ;) It was bad yesterday & then I felt irritated down there, kind of like I was swollen... I feel better today. I'm drinking a lot of water, keeping my bladder empty & staying off my feet as much as possible. You're right about the shower. I wonder if I've dilated any more since 12/31. I bet I probably have, but just like you worrying about going into labor, I do the same, questioning everything ;) I think we're both doing well so far. Another week down. Now we're shooting for 31 :)  

[sbumblebeeo]

dnikki-  my last u/s was Monday of this week.  That is when they did the check on my cerevix and decided that it is shrinking too much and now I'm on bedrest.  Blah!  I go back on Feb 1 for another check up.  

mommyin10-  I think if my cervix was dialated like yours I wouldn't go to my shower either but luckily for me I'm still closed and the church is going to bring a couch over so I can lay down for the most part.  Then I'll sit up for lunch and presents.  I see the doctor the next day so I'll know if it's ok after that.  Did yours tell you how long you can sit up for during the day?  oh and you ginxed me!  I woke up with diahrrea this morning.  I hope yours is better and you slept well.  I didn't b/c I have nightmares I am going into labor but once DH got home I took a 3 hour nap and I feel lots better now.  He is on 3rd shift right now.  :(  I hate it.  

[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 1/25

Dnikkki: BFP!!! 36 weeks with Peyton Therese!!! Appt 1/28
Mommyin10: BFP!!! 30 Weeks with our twins! Ob & nutritionist appt 1/29
sbumblebeeo: BFP!!! 30 Weeks with Shelby Rachel!
kmcarino: BFP!!! 19 weeks with a healthy BOY!!! 20-week u/s 1/28, Appt 2/4
ad_06: BFP!!! 13 weeks!!! 3-hr glucose test Today!

Waiting for an update:
mamatina  
Naf
Candie
scripps 
guesito
princess_crankypants

Waiting for AF:
rachjas

Lina: CD4
Keyan: CD5
Sammy_J: CD12 (stims for iui)
Mrspace: CD13
Jmh2005: CD23
pyar: CD36

michelleinhawaii: 1dpiui?
Hannah: 29dpo
lilmzk: Blood test results Today!
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ad_06: Good luck today! :)

[mommyin10]

sbumblebeeo: How exciting your shower is so soon :) My friends at work want to throw me one, but I have to wait til I'm off bedrest. Hopefully I'll make it that far :) Yeah, maybe I was getting dehydrated. I slept a little & I'm drinking lots of water. Hopefully I'll feel good the rest of the night.  The pulsating I get below my bikini line, I guess, could be hiccups, but his head is what's down there, so I'm not too sure. Maybe, like dnikki said, if they get hiccups, it makes the rest of the body shake or pulsate too. How's the cross-stitch going?

Dnikki:  I haven't had painful contractions yet, just the tightening BHs. I did have a little cramping w/the diarrhea, but I feel good now. Hopefully it'll be an uneventful night ;) What would the fever indicate? I'll check that out. Sorry you're feeling so much pain. What's your guess as to when her b-day will be?

dg99: Hi & congrats to you! How far along are you? You're more than welcome to hang out here. The women are great & very supportive :) Best wishes to you :)