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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Leighanne:Jaedyn Michael Born on 2/10/09  Now is 15months 20lbs and 30 inches long
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 beautiful pics!
Dnikkki: Welcome Peyton Therese!!! Born 2/2/10 at 9:47 p.m. 6 pounds, 6 ounces & 19 inches long!
Mommyin10: Richard Clay, III & Ava Kathleen were born 2/18/10! He was 4 lbs, 5oz, born at 12:15 a.m. She weighed 3lbs, 14oz, born at 12:16 a.m.
Sbumblebeeo: Shelby Rachel arrived on April 1st, 7 pounds, 1 ounce, 20 inches long! :)
Help4baby:  Twin boys were born on April 30 6 lb 5oz & 7 lb 4oz

kmcarino: BFP!!! 36 weeks with a healthy BOY!!!
ad_06: BFP!!! 30 weeks with Conner Jamison!!! :)   Next Appt June 3
Michelleinhawaii: BFP!!! Send prayers & positive thoughts :)
Rachjas:  BFP!!! =)

Waiting for an update:
Candie    
Hannah
pyar
Nino7
BabyMadd
Sammy_J

Taking a Break
Lina  
mrspace


Guesito:  started meds for IVF Retrievel first week of June!!
Keyan: CD6
Luvkayln: CD8
Krichar: CD8 Started meds for FET, lining ck on June 3, Transfer in June (7-11)!
jmh2005:  21DPO Good luck!!
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Posted by Sbumblebeeo:
To: All Mommys
Shelby hasn't pooped for two days now.  I am wondering if I should call the doctor tomorrow or not?  I don't want to panic but yesterday was the first time since she was born that she hasn't pooped.  Right now she is screaming her full head off.  She's had a bath and I tried to feed her but she just keeps spitting it out.  I'm really frustrated and tired.  She nursed for about 15 minutes but that was it.  What to do what to do....

Any thoughts?
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Hey, ladies!  I'm sorry it's been so long.  This is actually my third time logging on to try to post, but I'm really busy with my little ones.  I hardly have a moment sometimes.  No complaints, just busy! =)  As of 2 1/2 weeks ago, Ricky weighed in at 10 lbs, 2 1/2 oz & Ava was 9 lbs, 4 1/2.  They go back to their pediatrician on Friday for another weigh in.  They're both doing great!  They're smiling and laughing and trying to talk.  It's so much fun & really cute!  When I'm working, I'm a court reporter & so when an attorney wants a transcript of a proceeding I reported, they contact me.  Unfortunately, I've been getting requests from last year & it's been really hard trying to get them done.  Yesterday dh and I went to the courthouse & printed my transcripts and left them for the attorneys to pick up & once we left the courthouse, I felt such a sense of relief!  Now I can focus my time and attention solely on my little ones.


Rachjas:  I'm SO happy for you!!!  I can't believe I missed the news.  Your beta #s are amazing!  Best wishes!!! =)

Help4Baby:  Congrats on the birth of your twins!!!  Post pics soon =)

sbumblebeeo:  I'm sorry it took me so long to get back to you, but I agree with the other ladies.  Give Shelby some formula or formula mixed with breast milk at night.  That will definitely get her to sleep longer.  As far as her not pooping, Ava does the same & today she was screaming her little head off too.  It's so sad! :(  Our pediatrician has told us it's okay to give the babies some water, so you may want to try that.  We just fill a bottle with an ounce or so.  They don't drink much, but it does help move things along ;)  Good luck!

Keyan:  Thank you for the update on Rachjas!  I appreciate you letting me know.  I didn't expect to be away from you guys so long ;)  How are you doing?  How's the adoption process moving along?  Yes, Ricky & Ava turned 3 months last week!!!  It's so hard to believe they're growing so fast.  

Luvkayln:  It's good to see you!  Thanks for the note.  Hopefully I'll get on here more often now.  I've missed you all!  I've decided that I'll stay off work til the second week in August & I'm so happy about that decision! :)  My sister is coming to visit in July & we're excited for her 4 girls to meet Ricky & Ava.  It should be fun!  How's the new house?  Addy must be getting so big!!!  

Leighanne:  How's the house hunt?  That su cks your landlord did that to you guys, but you'll find something better, I'm sure ;)  Are you still thinking about ttc again? :)

Guesito:  Congrats on your upcoming IVF & Best Wishes!!! =)

Krichar:  Your transfer is coming up quickly!  I'll be thinking of you & hoping we get to add you to our growing list! =)

kmcarino:  How are you feeling?  I swelled quite a bit too, but surprisingly it was mostly after my babies were born.  I remember freaking out when I looked down & saw my feet!  They were huge ;)  You are getting so close, I can't believe it!!!  Have you decided on a name?

ad_06:  I'm glad to hear your last appt went so well :)  You're getting close, too!  I'll have to check out your new belly pic!

[Keyan]

Leighanne:Jaedyn Michael Born on 2/10/09  Now is 16months 20lbs and 30 inches long
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 beautiful pics!
Dnikkki: Welcome Peyton Therese!!! Born 2/2/10 at 9:47 p.m. 6 pounds, 6 ounces & 19 inches long!
Mommyin10: Richard Clay, III & Ava Kathleen were born 2/18/10! He was 4 lbs, 5oz, born at 12:15 a.m. She weighed 3lbs, 14oz, born at 12:16 a.m. At 3 1/2 months, Ricky weighs 11 lbs, 10 oz & Ava is 10 lbs, 4 1/2 oz!
Sbumblebeeo: Shelby Rachel arrived on April 1st, 7 pounds, 1 ounce, 20 inches long! :)
Help4baby:  Twin boys were born on April 30 6 lb 5oz & 7 lb 4oz

kmcarino: BFP!!! 39 weeks with a healthy BOY!!!   Will be induced 6/15
ad_06: BFP!!! 33 weeks with Conner Jamison!!! :)   next appt 6/16
Michelleinhawaii: BFP!!! Send prayers & positive thoughts :)

Rachjas:  you are in our thoughts and prayers!!

Waiting for an update:
Candie    
Hannah
pyar
Nino7
BabyMadd


Taking a Break
Lina  
mrspace

Guesito:  doing meds for IVF!  
Keyan: CD4
Sammy_J: CD5 started stims, will do IUI or IVF
PrincessJam: CD? Started meds, doing IUI
Luvkayln: CD29
Jmh2005: CD29

Krichar: 3dp3dt... HPT 6/19, Beta 6/23, wish her good luck!!

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Kmcarino: I reallly hope you are able to experience a natural childbirth, just like you want. Keep us updated.

Sbumbleebleo: aww! I am really sorry you are feeling like this. Hopefully you will find a way to feel better, even if it means staying at home with her!

PrincessJam: let me know your CD and any updates on U/S or appt. Good luck this cycle!

[kmcarino]

Thanks for your advice.  I also want to have the water brteaking story, especially since this is going to be my last pregnancy.  I still have not had any contractions but he has four more days until I will be induced on Tuesday.  I am praying hard:)
I know exactly how you feel about leaving your baby at day care.  I went through the same thing and I ended up quitting my job and taking him out of daycare after five weeks.  I cried every day when leaving him.  I went through so much to have my miracle and hated handing him to someone else.  However, I talked to many people about that issue at the time and they all told me that it gets better, that it hurts so much at first but that it gets easier every day and eventually they felt better and normal with it.  It is a big adjustment and it is true that our hormones are out of whack for a while.  It will get better.  Try to enjoy the time you have left with her before going back to work and don't be depressed!

[leighanne143]

sbumble- it takes a while sometimes up to  a year to feel normal again and not overly emotional.  your hormones are out of whack for a while.  i know you feelings having 2 losses myself and then having jaedyn and having to go back to work/  my fiance and i actually seperated when jaedyn was 6 months because both of us were not back to a pre baby baseline.  but it does get better. hang in there.


JAEDYN IS 16 MONTHS TODAY

[sbumblebeeo]

That's it!  I give up.  I can't do it.  I haven't been this depressed since I lost my first baby and then my second.  Today we are going to take Shelby to meet her babysitter and sign the paperwork and get all the details.  I have done nothing but cry since I got up.  I have fought, we all have, so hard to have this perfect little baby and now I just don't want to hand her over to anyone.  DH works swing shift so half the day she will be with him and the ohter half with day care but that adds up to be a whole day away from me.  i don't have a clue how I am going to get through this.  I can't leave her with anyone now b/c I feel like I need to su ck in every second I can with her.  Even though I am soooo tired.  I find myself staring at her and wanting to wake her up to soak up just a few more minutes when she is sleeping.  I know I am crazy but I'm ready to quit my job, file bankrupcy and move into a small apt.  That's all we need.  Daddy can pay the bills for that.  I don't need this big house or my car or anything else.  I just need my baby.  

Please someone tell me that this is going to pass soon.  I still have two week with her and I am wasting it by being depressed.  I can't help it.

[sbumblebeeo]

Thanks for the reply... Shelby does take a bottle just fine.  I have had to nurse her with a nipple shield this entire time b/c mine are too small.   :)  TMI sorry.  But she is use to it.  I thought the same thing you did.  Her belly would get use to the formula a little at a time and she would continue to get some breast milk until I ran out which if I continue pumping a few more months should be about the time that time she would be a year old and go to regular milk.  

I totally understand how you feel about wanting to go into labor on your own.  That is the one thing I kind of felt cheated from when they took Shelby for the c section.  I'm not sure what I would want to do if in your shoes.  You want your doctor.  I understand that too but I don't have the story of when my water broke....ect.  That kind of makes me sad.  I'll praythat you go into labor on your own soon so that you get both of what you want!

[kmcarino]

sbumblebeeo- I had to stop breast feeding also after 3 months.  I remember that in the second month, I started to breast feed him one time less, then two, than three to get him used to a bottle and the formula.  I remember getting down to breast feeding him twice a day and the rest formula.  Does she take a bottle ok?  If so, I would just feed her the breast milk as long as you can.  It would not hurt to add a little formula but that is up to you.  Maybe it would help her stomach get used to it better if you start her on a little at a time and work up to all formula.  You also need to wean your body off of breast feeding slowly so it won't hurt so much when you are not breastfeeding and your milk is still there.  I hope this helps.  Good luck!

Keyan- Thanks for the well wishes.  I was still at 1 cam on Tuesday and nothing had really changed.  My doctor told me that day that she will be away from June 18-22, returning to work on the 23rd.  This threw a big wrench in my plans.  She asked me how I feel about being induced next week.  I wanted to let the baby decide when he was ready to come.  This is my last pregnancy and I wanted to experience labor starting naturally withbout induction, unless there is a medical reason.  There isn't a medical reason, however, I really do want my doctor to deliver this baby and if I don't get induced, I would be taking the risk that the baby could come while she is away and I would have a stranger delivering the baby.  I will be about one week late when she gets back.  My due date is a week from today.  I am praying that labor starts before Tuesday, which is when I will most likely be induced.  Please pray for us that the baby decides when labor starts and that contractions start before Tuesday.  I am still not having any.