Questions

[sphillips]

I just have a few somewhat unrelated questions....
Has any of you all's belly buttons 'popped' yet? I keep getting asked about my belly button :)  Mine is changing a little each week but it hasn't 'popped'.
What do you do about inviting family to the baby shower when they live a LONG ways away? I have family that would love to come and I'd love to have them here but I doubt any one could make it. Should I invite them all anyway? I don't really want to spend the money on extra invites but I also don't want to seem greedy by sending invites to those I knew wouldn't make it (send an invite is like asking for money or something).
Are any of you a little upset about where you are gaining your pregnancy weight? I've only gained 8 pounds but it seems to all be going to my butt and thighs. What is up with that?! I started a pregnancy work out program but so far it has made zero difference. I feel frustrated but at the same time I feel I should be happy that I haven't gained 80 pounds. Just so you know, I had lost 9 pounds before I got pregnant and was still at the upper end of 'normal' weight when I got pregnant. I really only need to gain about 15 pounds to be healthy. I'm not conserned so much with the numbers just the inches in places my body/baby don't need them.
Thats all I've got for now. I'm sure I'll have some more questions to ask later. Thanks in advance!

[sphillips]

Just so you know, I asked my midwife about the back pain. She said that was from the 'growth spurt' I've had. I'm suddenly measuring 3 weeks too big. She said it'll probably slow down now but my body just hasn't caught up yet.

[sphillips]

Thanks ladies! I have a couple more:
Have you all started leaking collostum (sp?) yet? I might have asked this already (sorry). Last night I woke up to it running down my arm. yucky!! If you have this issue or have had it in the past, how did you keep it from leaking all over but still be comfortable? I bought some comfy sports bras tonight hoping that might help...
Do any of you have back pain? Mine is in the center of my back right around my waist area. When its bad it will travel around to the front to about the lower middle of my belly and down the front of my thighs. It comes and goes throughout the day and when its at its worst it hurts constantly with sharper pains that come in waves. I have a support belt that seems to help but I'm worried that it could be something more than just stretching. I'll see my midwife tomorrow but I was just currious what you all thought.
Thanks again!

[Latrice414]

My belly button is starting to do something, its weird because when the baby is positioned a certain way my belly button sticks out more

Regarding the baby shower, i would do like imc said, send and evite, at least give them the opportunity to say yes or no they can make it.  My sis is having a 30th b-day formal dinner and she sent out invitations, i have 2 cousing in chicago and there sister lives in milwaukee, they got my sister's number from there sister and sai.d what happened to there invitation, even though they cant make it they felt left out, and they are 36 and 38 years old.  Its the thought that counts.

My god mother lives in Atlanta and im gioing to send her an invitation even though there is a high chance she will not b able to make it. My granny who lives in california is going to come for sure.  Luckly the majority of our family is in Milwaukee except about 6 give or take memembers.

[lmc2132]

Regarding the family far away question...you could send a "save the date" via email asking those who are far away to indicate whether they would consider crossing the miles, and if so send them a real invite.  It would remove the invite cost BUT some might still see it as a cause to send a gift.

[Stacey1718]

My belly button is a real "inny" so I'm not sure it will totally pop out but I can see where it is if I where a t-shirt or fitted shirt.  I'm not liking it!! :)

I've gained at least 20 pounds (I'm 24 weeks) and I'm not too upset.  I started out a little under weight and I eat "mostly" good food so figure my body needs it!  My appetite and weight gain have slowed down now but I think I will gain between 30 and 40 pounds in total.  And yes...my butt and thighs are noticeably bigger!!  But not much we can do at this point!  I really believe if you are eating right then your body will store what and where it needs the extra pounds.

The shower invite question is tough.  I'm only inviting one friend from out of town because she requested it.  Other than that it is immediate family and close friends.  Not many people....15 or so.

Good luck!!
Stacey