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: 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 today 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!!! 34 Weeks with Shelby Rachel! Next appt 3/4
Help4baby:  27 Weeks with Twins!  
kmcarino: BFP!!! 23 weeks with a healthy BOY!!!
ad_06: BFP!!! 17 weeks!!! Appt 3/16

Waiting for an update:
Candie    
Hannah
pyar
michelleinhawaii

Guesito: Tubal Reversal in March!
Lina: Taking a break
Sammy_J: Taking a break
mrspace: Waiting for AF
Rachjas: Waiting for AF ;(

Keyan: CD10
Jmh2005: CD31

Susana: ?dpo
Nino7:  11dpo!
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Hey, ladies! It's been a long day. Sorry I couldn't update sooner. We've been spending so much time at the hospital & we're enjoying every minute. The nurses are awesome & welcome us to stay & learn ;) We've been taking their temps, changing them, feeding them & of course, taking lots of pictures! ;) Both Ricky & Ava have been moved out of their incubators & into open-air cradles, which is good news :) Now we can bring clothes for them to wear, which is fun :) They need to maintain their body temps in the open air & the clothing helps. They've both been having some reflux issues & so, they've cut back Ricky's bottle feedings to three per day (the rest are via a tube). She's taking about half of her food through a bottle & the rest through a tube. The breast milk is helping, though. It's easier for them to digest & luckily I'm making a lot more! Yay :) We decided to rent a machine from the hospital & it's just so much better than the one I purchased. There's a lactation unit at the hospital & they're just so nice & helpful. They're very pro breastfeeding, so they'll come to my side in the NICU and help me to spend time with the babies skin on skin & teach me how to breastfeed properly ;) Oh! The NICU nurses also have dolls they call "loveys" & dh and I put them under our shirts against our skin & then put the loveys in with the babies, so they can cuddle with your scent ;) They also just approved a program where we can bring in hard-covered books & read to the babies :) Then we can sanitize them & leave them there. Ok! I'm writing too much :) Just wanted to give a recap of what we've been doing. We're going to have dinner & head back over to the hospital soon :) Oh! My shower is this weekend! We can't wait. Dh & I actually took over most of the planning & we're having it catered. We also bought a very special cake :) I'll be sure to take pics :) dh will put together a slide show of baby pics to okay throughout the day, which will be pretty cool.


Sbumblebeeo: That's a great question & the number one thing I would tell you to bring is some type of slippers or slip on shoes. It'll be more comfortable walking from your bed to the bathroom. Of course I was there longer than hopefully you'll be, but I even wore mine in the shower ;) Your situation may be different if Shelby comes naturally rather than via c section, but I'd pack changes of underwear & some socks. Bring loose clothing or maternity clothing for when you leave the hospital because if you're anything like me, you won't fit your ore-maternity clothes. If you're there long enough & plan to shower, bring anything you need for a shower. Most of the things I needed were supplied to me, but that may not always be the case. If I think of anything else, I'll let you know :) Happy early 35 Weeks!


My babies will be one week old at 12:15 & 12:16 a.m.! :)  
    

[leighanne143]

mommy- yeah the babies might be home this week.  that is so exciting.  are you ready for it?

sorry i have been MIA. we are re-arranging the house and put the computer upstairs so i have not been near it for a while.

jaedyn got the stomach bug last week so i have been trying to get him healthy again.  poor little guy lost like a lb.  i had to buy him that pediasure drink today to increase his weight again hopefully.  he cant have dairy til at least Wed due to the stomach bug cause dairy is so hard to digest and his stomach needs to heal.  its been a long week.

[Nino7]

mommyin10,
I will call the doc office to see the closest appointment; I may see him on Wednesday or Thursday. Will keep you updated.  
Thanks for encouraging us, and for giving me a hope :)
I tell myself everyday that with God welling I will have a baby soon :)

[sbumblebeeo]

mommyin10-  Yay!  for the babies coming home.  That is super great news.  I can't wait for you.  How exciting.  I still wanna see pictures of the showers and all the cute stuff.  Personal question..... since you had a c section are you experiencing bleeding like they say you do after a baby?  DH is starting to be curious about when we can have sex again.  LOL  poor guy.  I don't blame him.  It's been a long time.  

[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 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 today 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!!! 36 Weeks with Shelby Rachel! Scheduled C Section 4/1!
Help4baby:  28 Weeks with Twins!  
kmcarino: BFP!!! 25 weeks with a healthy BOY!!! (leaving for Costa Rica 3/6-20)
ad_06: BFP!!! 19 weeks!!! Appt 3/16

Waiting for an update:
Candie    
Hannah
pyar

Guesito: Tubal Reversal soon
Lina: Taking a break
Sammy_J: Taking a break
mrspace: Waiting for AF

nino7: CD8
jmh2005:  CD10
rachjas: CD15 - IUI TODAY!!!
BabyMadd:  CD42 -Testing tomorrow!

Keyan:  5DPO! :)
Michelleinhawaii: IVF - beta...
******************************************************************************************************Luvkayln:  How was the park this weekend?  Did Addy love the geese? :)  I spent yesterday at the hospital and breastfed both babies without the lactation nurses' help, so I felt very accomplished :) hee hee  I'm heading over there soon & my parents will drive out to visit for a short time.  dh is going to finish the moulding in the babies' room & then meet me there later.  We're actually expecting that one or both may come home by the end of the week!!!  We need to get things ready for them :)

Nino:  I think anyone will tell you I was exactly the same way & who knows?  Maybe it does have something to do with it, but with the right meds, everything just works its way out :)  I stressed over my thickness for so long & I now have two healthy babies, so hang in there & talk to you doc!  When's your next appt?  Best of luck =)

BabyMadd:  Your will power is amazing!  I couldn't hold out & then I'd be rushing to the store to buy some more hpts! ;-)  My biggest symptom with my BFP was that my bresats got very sore and heavy.  I don't think I felt that til after my BFP, but we are all different. We'll be thinking of you tomorrow & praying for a BFP!!!

rachjas:  You've been busy! :)  It sounds like you're gettiing a lot done & moving towards two very positive goals!  You & Keyan are both in the midst of the adoption process.  It's so exciting =)  Good luck today with your IUI!  I'm so happy to hear you have such a nice sized follie on your good side!  Best wishes =)

[BabyMadd]

Mummyin10 - Its OK Hun :o) thanks for the re welcome :o)

I am CD42 today and it was extreamly hard not to use my last test this morning haha!! I held my wee in for ages thinking should i or shouldn't i, but i didn't. I am having a few strange symptoms. Metal taste in my mouth and wanting sweets (i never really like sweets) plus i am very tired,Plus my boobs are very soreeee,  But i have learned to ignore symptoms the best way is to test which i shall be doing tomorrow morning..

***babydust***

[Nino7]

mommyin10,
Thank you :). When am not getting pregnant, my brain start to find a reason. So I say maybe my endo is one of the reasons. I will see the doc soon :)

rachjas0623,
Good luck and my prayers to you.