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Calling All Women 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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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 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: BFP!!! 39 Weeks! Shelby Rachel's B-day is TOMORROW!!!
Help4baby: 32 Weeks with Twins!
kmcarino: BFP!!! 28 weeks with a healthy BOY!!! Appt Today & glucose test
ad_06: BFP!!! 22 weeks with Conner Jamison!!! :) Appt 4/6
Michelleinhawaii: BFP!!! Send prayers & positive thoughts :)
Waiting for an update:
Candie
Hannah
pyar
Guesito: Tubal Reversal?
Lina: Taking a break
mrspace: Taking a break
Sammy_J: Day 9 of stims. IUI this week!
Rachjas: CD11 (single embryo transfer)
Keyan: CD13
BabyMadd: CD20
nino7: CD32
jmh2005: CD34
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Richard & Ava see their pediatrician today. We're always anxious to see how much they've gained :) Richard's supposed to be taken off his formula & put on something else. The one they're on has extra calories for preemies. I'll post their update later today :)
kmcarino: Best wishes at your appt today!
sbumblebeeo: How are you spending your last day before Shelby's arrival?!?
I'll be thinking of you & awaiting your update! :-)
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: 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 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: BFP!!! 39 Weeks! Shelby Rachel's B-day is TOMORROW!!!
Help4baby: 32 Weeks with Twins!
kmcarino: BFP!!! 28 weeks with a healthy BOY!!! Appt Today & glucose test
ad_06: BFP!!! 22 weeks with Conner Jamison!!! :) Appt 4/6
Michelleinhawaii: BFP!!! Send prayers & positive thoughts :)
Waiting for an update:
Candie
Hannah
pyar
Guesito: Tubal Reversal?
Lina: Taking a break
mrspace: Taking a break
Sammy_J: Day 9 of stims. IUI this week!
Rachjas: CD11 (single embryo transfer)
Keyan: CD13
BabyMadd: CD20
nino7: CD32
jmh2005: CD34
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Richard & Ava see their pediatrician today. We're always anxious to see how much they've gained :) Richard's supposed to be taken off his formula & put on something else. The one they're on has extra calories for preemies. I'll post their update later today :)
kmcarino: Best wishes at your appt today!
sbumblebeeo: How are you spending your last day before Shelby's arrival?!?
I'll be thinking of you & awaiting your update! :-)
ad 06- I am sorry to hear that you had such a rough night. I too had a melt down of my own but about something completely different. BUT... when I was convinced I would never get the little girl I so badly wanted and just knew it was a boy we discussed names and we had decided on Dominic. When we started to tell people DH's father made an aweful remark about the name and then others said they would call him Dom. I complained and said no that will NOT be his name. It's very frustrating and I know exactly how you feel. when we found out she was a girl I refused to tell anyone her name and told them all to kiss off basically. We ended up telling but my feelings were very hurt. I am glad to see you worked things out with your mom. Keep smiling....
luvkayln- Is it normal for Shelby to want to eat every TWO hours? Most of the time she makes it to three but there are times when she barely makes it to two. DH said last night that maybe we should suppliment with formula. I don't think I have ever sobbed so hard... well I have but you get my point. I cried and cried at the thought that I am not enough for her. I really really don't want to do that. There are other times when I have to wake her up after three hours and try and make her eat. that is due to the fact that her doc said don't let her go more than 3 hours without eating right now since we are trying to get her weight back up. Does this every two hour thing get better? Oh and on top of nursing, which I LOVE... I have to pump for 15 minutes after to help stimulate my breasts b/c she is still using the nipple shield. I can't get her to latch without it. At the hospital they said TMI my nipples are just a little small so continue to use it and try to get her to latch. This is soooooo much harder than anyone who hasn't done it understands. It takes a lot of dedication at this point. Thanks for listening. Any thought, I am open to everything you have to offer.
Have a great night XOXOX
luvkayln- Is it normal for Shelby to want to eat every TWO hours? Most of the time she makes it to three but there are times when she barely makes it to two. DH said last night that maybe we should suppliment with formula. I don't think I have ever sobbed so hard... well I have but you get my point. I cried and cried at the thought that I am not enough for her. I really really don't want to do that. There are other times when I have to wake her up after three hours and try and make her eat. that is due to the fact that her doc said don't let her go more than 3 hours without eating right now since we are trying to get her weight back up. Does this every two hour thing get better? Oh and on top of nursing, which I LOVE... I have to pump for 15 minutes after to help stimulate my breasts b/c she is still using the nipple shield. I can't get her to latch without it. At the hospital they said TMI my nipples are just a little small so continue to use it and try to get her to latch. This is soooooo much harder than anyone who hasn't done it understands. It takes a lot of dedication at this point. Thanks for listening. Any thought, I am open to everything you have to offer.
Have a great night XOXOX
Just wanted to let you all know that I talked to my momma last night and everything is better! We actually got to talk about everything.....Thanks for listening!
Well I am back from my appt. She said my cervix is way back up and that Conner is looking good....so I can do a little more now. But she wants to see me back in 2 weeks because I have gained 10lbs in 3 weeks!! She said that although my blood pressure and everything is fine now she is a little worried that I might develop toxemia (sp?) and pre eclampsia (sp?) because a rapid weight gain like that can mean that something isn't right or could go wrong. So she told me to watch what I eat and so forth. Which I have been watching what I eat anyway due to the GD which my levels have actually been pretty good. He doesn't want anything over a 100 and I think I have only had 2 or 3 readings that were slightly over that. So we will see what happens with that.
Last night wasn't a very good night for me....is it normal to be soooo emotional? I was talking to my mom last night and Conner's initals are CJ which I want him called Conner....ya know? Well she was just teasing me that she was going to call him CJ which didn't really bother me....then my niece started in the background and was talking about maybe he will be a pizza delivery guy (because there is a guy that owns a shop and it's CJ's Pizza) and that Conner reminds her of the show Roseanne and she was just giggling and laughing and having a good ole time. Which it really hurt my feelings. My mom and I are really close and it just seems like anytime I get upset or anything she takes it the wrong way which makes me feel even worse....so we kind of got into it last night because of my niece.....I feel that she defends her too much. Well anyway I cried for a really long time because of all this last night.
Today rolls around and my mom hasn't even called me!!! I have called her a few times, but it just feels like she doesn't want to talk to me. What is even worse is noone even called to see how my appt went. I had to call her and when I had told her about the dr being worried she didn't even act like she cared.
Would you all be upset about something like this? I just took it as if they were making fun of my child....which they think I am just nuts for letting something like this bother me so bad.....but what they don't realize is that it's very hurtful when certain things are said and to me to have my flesh and blood "crack jokes" about my sons name was aweful. I don't think it would have been as bad if they weren't laughing....that is when I had enough. While not being pregnant I have very soft feelings......so being pregnant just makes me that much more sensitive. I don't know....we'll see how the next few days go.
Well I will keep you all posted.....sorry this is sooo long. Thanks for listening!
Last night wasn't a very good night for me....is it normal to be soooo emotional? I was talking to my mom last night and Conner's initals are CJ which I want him called Conner....ya know? Well she was just teasing me that she was going to call him CJ which didn't really bother me....then my niece started in the background and was talking about maybe he will be a pizza delivery guy (because there is a guy that owns a shop and it's CJ's Pizza) and that Conner reminds her of the show Roseanne and she was just giggling and laughing and having a good ole time. Which it really hurt my feelings. My mom and I are really close and it just seems like anytime I get upset or anything she takes it the wrong way which makes me feel even worse....so we kind of got into it last night because of my niece.....I feel that she defends her too much. Well anyway I cried for a really long time because of all this last night.
Today rolls around and my mom hasn't even called me!!! I have called her a few times, but it just feels like she doesn't want to talk to me. What is even worse is noone even called to see how my appt went. I had to call her and when I had told her about the dr being worried she didn't even act like she cared.
Would you all be upset about something like this? I just took it as if they were making fun of my child....which they think I am just nuts for letting something like this bother me so bad.....but what they don't realize is that it's very hurtful when certain things are said and to me to have my flesh and blood "crack jokes" about my sons name was aweful. I don't think it would have been as bad if they weren't laughing....that is when I had enough. While not being pregnant I have very soft feelings......so being pregnant just makes me that much more sensitive. I don't know....we'll see how the next few days go.
Well I will keep you all posted.....sorry this is sooo long. Thanks for listening!
Hey ladies! :) Addy had her check up this morning, and she's doing great! The only thing is she still can't kick this cough she has. You remember she was sick in the very beginning of March? Well, she's obviously better now but still has a runny nose and just this week started having a really bad cough. It appears Addy has the start of an ear infection! :( Her dr said t here's just a small amount of fluid in her ears, so it's good we caught it early. Addy's had no signs of discomfort, so that's good! She's still one happy baby! ;) We just got her prescription filled, her first one ever! Aww...! :') Her shots were horrible! She screamed and cried, but was better once I picked her up and talked to her a little bit. Poor baby! Her Dr. asked me how the cereal feeding was going, and I told her the first few times were messy, messy, messy lol but now she's actually getting the hang of it! I told her she actually opens her mouth when she sees the spoon coming towards it, which is so cute! :) She said if she's doing that good, then we can actually start her on baby food at 5 months instead of 6! So that'll be fun! :) I'm getting ready for work, so I gotta make the rest of this quick! ;)
Sbumblebeeo- Isnt' that feeling just awesome! I know, it's amazing how we ever survived before kids?! It just makes life so much more fulfilling, that's why I continuelly pray for everyone one of us on here to experience motherhood! :) I can't wait to see pics of your sweetie! And YES, of course you can ask me any questions you have about breastfeeding! I wish I would have had someone to talk to about it in the beginning, b/c it's all really a learning experience, so I'm always willing to offer help to anyone who has questions about it! :)
Mommyin10- How'd the babies' dr's appointment go? Oh, I forgot to mention above that Addy weighs 13.8 pounds and is 23.5 inches long! :) Almost ready for size 2 diapers! :) Have the babies had their first shots yet? Or I guess they will around the 18th, right?
Ok, sorry to make it short! Addy's crying... duty calls! Hee hee! ;) Hope everyone has a great weekend!! :)
Sbumblebeeo- Isnt' that feeling just awesome! I know, it's amazing how we ever survived before kids?! It just makes life so much more fulfilling, that's why I continuelly pray for everyone one of us on here to experience motherhood! :) I can't wait to see pics of your sweetie! And YES, of course you can ask me any questions you have about breastfeeding! I wish I would have had someone to talk to about it in the beginning, b/c it's all really a learning experience, so I'm always willing to offer help to anyone who has questions about it! :)
Mommyin10- How'd the babies' dr's appointment go? Oh, I forgot to mention above that Addy weighs 13.8 pounds and is 23.5 inches long! :) Almost ready for size 2 diapers! :) Have the babies had their first shots yet? Or I guess they will around the 18th, right?
Ok, sorry to make it short! Addy's crying... duty calls! Hee hee! ;) Hope everyone has a great weekend!! :)
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 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: 33 Weeks with Twins!
kmcarino: BFP!!! 30 weeks with a healthy BOY!!! Ob appt 4/15, growth scan 4/21
ad_06: BFP!!! 24 weeks with Conner Jamison!!! :) Ob appt Today!!!
Michelleinhawaii: BFP!!! Send prayers & positive thoughts :)
Waiting for an update:
Candie
Hannah
pyar
Guesito: Tubal Reversal?
Lina: Taking a break
mrspace: Taking a break
Nino7: CD10
jmh2005: CD14
Rachjas: CD19 (u/s 5/6, single embryo transfer 5/11!)
Sammy_J: Egg retrieval tomorrow!!!
BabyMadd: 7DPO
Keyan: 7DPO
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sbumblebeeo: Yes, absolutely! Once you see your little angel, none of the obstacles in your pregnancy matter :) We're off to their doc appt. Can't believe they've been home a month already! Time flies... Shelby is beautiful! Congrats!
Leighanne: Send me a private message with your full name & I'll add you on FB. I'm very private & hard to find ;)
Luvkayln: Thinking of poor Addy getting her shots today...
Ad_06: Thinking of you today :)
keyan: How are you doing? Halfway through your tww...
Sammy_J: Congrats & best wishes!!! Keep us posted :)
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: 33 Weeks with Twins!
kmcarino: BFP!!! 30 weeks with a healthy BOY!!! Ob appt 4/15, growth scan 4/21
ad_06: BFP!!! 24 weeks with Conner Jamison!!! :) Ob appt Today!!!
Michelleinhawaii: BFP!!! Send prayers & positive thoughts :)
Waiting for an update:
Candie
Hannah
pyar
Guesito: Tubal Reversal?
Lina: Taking a break
mrspace: Taking a break
Nino7: CD10
jmh2005: CD14
Rachjas: CD19 (u/s 5/6, single embryo transfer 5/11!)
Sammy_J: Egg retrieval tomorrow!!!
BabyMadd: 7DPO
Keyan: 7DPO
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sbumblebeeo: Yes, absolutely! Once you see your little angel, none of the obstacles in your pregnancy matter :) We're off to their doc appt. Can't believe they've been home a month already! Time flies... Shelby is beautiful! Congrats!
Leighanne: Send me a private message with your full name & I'll add you on FB. I'm very private & hard to find ;)
Luvkayln: Thinking of poor Addy getting her shots today...
Ad_06: Thinking of you today :)
keyan: How are you doing? Halfway through your tww...
Sammy_J: Congrats & best wishes!!! Keep us posted :)
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