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02-10-2011 at 08:56 PM.
02-10-2011 at 08:56 PM.
Cat - Michael is beautiful!

Kootz - Glad to hear about your furbabe. I hope things continue to improve.

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Okay so I know I have been MIA but just way to much going on... I thought I remembered someone ( ZMMorgan maybe) on here having a child who has JRA... they are looking at that as a diagnosis for James and I would really like to talk to someone who has gone through that process since it pretty much scares a momma sh**less.....

Oh and I miss you guys!
Praying for you every day, my dear. So sorry to hear Jamsie-boy is still hurting. I hope you get some answers soon. hug
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Found these today on the Denver Post. Found them on the way to the car from DD's gym or else I would have spent the hour peelie hunting! Was able to only get a few but I am happy because I need so many things from Kohls since it has been months since I have been. Offer good in IN,CO, FL,GA,NC and TN.
Dang, these are getting closer and closer to WA. Maybe one day...
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So I just got back from my "high risk/c section" ob doc. He is concerned about a few things. He agrees with me that I am HUGE! Not weight wise, but baby/abd wise. I am just measuring big, so he is ordering another US for next week. Funny bc I am doing a 3D this weekend, but it is not for medical purposes, so oh well.
Also I spilling protein in my urine. Not a good thing, esp with my pre-existing kidney disease. So he is ordering a 24 hour urine, as well as some blood tests. 24 hour urine's suck!!! You have to collect it (and keep it in the fridge in this HUGE container) for 24 hours, not fun, but at least I will be home! Wink Both my OB's are concerned with pre eclampsia and the dr today said that if something is wrong, he may take her by c section as early as 34 weeks!??! I DON'T WANT THAT, so I am freaking a little, but I am trying to stay calm, bc I know the stress isn't good either.
So if you all have some spare prayers or positive thoughts, I could use them today!
Praying little Lily can stay in there a little longer. And praying for you too, of course.
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Hello all

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZMorgan!!!! hope you have had a wonderful day

Ariel ~ praying

I need to ask for prayers again myself, my sister just found out she has a mass on here brain and they think it is a tumor/cancer Crying she needs to have an MRI done to determine what it is, they sent her a letter and she received it yesterday. Frown
Praying for her too. I hope the MRI shows otherwise.
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Thanks again for all the birthday wishes!
You guys are the best and I'm so happy that I got to share some of this day with you. hug

I have had a really good day and am so happy for that given the stress I've been feeling lately. I spent lots of time this evening enjoying time with my kids and I just feel so lucky to have them. heart

I know many of you have heard it before, but I can't let the day go by without telling the story of the best birthday ever - my 26th birthday, the day of the birth of my special little guy, my DS. He's turning 4 today. On Dec. 31, 2006 we completed our homestudy and were approved for a second infant adoption so we just had to wait for our baby to come along. The second week in January we turned in our family profiles (like scrapbooks about us that they show the birth families) and told the social worker that we were going on a cruise the first week of February and after we got home we'd be ready for a baby. We went to the Bahamas and had a great time. Less than a week later, it was my birthday and a Saturday. My brother came up for the weekend and he, DH, DD and I went to the city for the day and hung out. When I walked in the house that evening, I was surprised to find about 15 of our friends there for a party! It was great. I said that it was the best birthday ever, but little did I know that it was going to get better............ on Monday the social worker called to tell us about a baby boy that had been born on Saturday- my birthday! I just knew that because he shared a special day with me that it was a sign the he was supposed to be ours. The next day we brought him home! My little guy & my DD are what makes my birthday so special to me now and I could not be more thankful. heart heart heart
A very happy birthday to you! Sorry it's so late from me, but this is the first chance I have to catch up. And what a sweet story. I remember it, and I hope you tell us every year, because I love it every time.
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02-10-2011 at 09:07 PM.
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The babe napped the last 2 days. The daycare lady tried letting her sleep in a big bed and she did it! And actually fell asleep! It's sad how happy it made me when I heard that she actually napped. It's been such a long 2 weeks when she doesn't nap. Now she's sick. We're so blessed to have such a healthy girl, so it's hard to see her not feeling good. Trying to decide if she can go to daycare tomorrow or if one of us stays home with her. I wish it was me, but dh has more days, so he will probably take the day off.

Had a doc's appt. today and all is well. I have my glucose test at my next one vomit Baby boy is kicking so hard these days I can see it through my shirt.

Dh and I do very little to celebrate V-day and anniversaries. This year we really splurged. After debating for over a year (we really don't buy stuff we don't need very often, and when we do it's a big deal), we're getting ourselves a Nespresso coffee machine. It's just a fancy espresso/latte system that is so so so yummy Licklips and is super easy to make and clean up (that's how we roll). We got the cheapest one, and it's still cheaper than Starbucks coffee, but feels like a major splurge to us. The coffee pods are here, but we have to wait for the machine. I wish it was here right now.
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02-10-2011 at 11:35 PM.
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Quote from ArielA :
So I just got back from my "high risk/c section" ob doc. He is concerned about a few things. He agrees with me that I am HUGE! Not weight wise, but baby/abd wise. I am just measuring big, so he is ordering another US for next week. Funny bc I am doing a 3D this weekend, but it is not for medical purposes, so oh well.
Also I spilling protein in my urine. Not a good thing, esp with my pre-existing kidney disease. So he is ordering a 24 hour urine, as well as some blood tests. 24 hour urine's suck!!! You have to collect it (and keep it in the fridge in this HUGE container) for 24 hours, not fun, but at least I will be home! Wink Both my OB's are concerned with pre eclampsia and the dr today said that if something is wrong, he may take her by c section as early as 34 weeks!??! I DON'T WANT THAT, so I am freaking a little, but I am trying to stay calm, bc I know the stress isn't good either.
So if you all have some spare prayers or positive thoughts, I could use them today!
Don't stress dear, I will be there with you no matter when they take her. Everything will work out fine. We have been through some very big and scary things in the past. We will deal with what we get and handle whatever we are given together. hearthug
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02-11-2011 at 06:16 AM.
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Quote from mustoffa :
The babe napped the last 2 days. The daycare lady tried letting her sleep in a big bed and she did it! And actually fell asleep! It's sad how happy it made me when I heard that she actually napped. It's been such a long 2 weeks when she doesn't nap. Now she's sick. We're so blessed to have such a healthy girl, so it's hard to see her not feeling good. Trying to decide if she can go to daycare tomorrow or if one of us stays home with her. I wish it was me, but dh has more days, so he will probably take the day off.

Had a doc's appt. today and all is well. I have my glucose test at my next one vomit Baby boy is kicking so hard these days I can see it through my shirt.

Dh and I do very little to celebrate V-day and anniversaries. This year we really splurged. After debating for over a year (we really don't buy stuff we don't need very often, and when we do it's a big deal), we're getting ourselves a Nespresso coffee machine. It's just a fancy espresso/latte system that is so so so yummy Licklips and is super easy to make and clean up (that's how we roll). We got the cheapest one, and it's still cheaper than Starbucks coffee, but feels like a major splurge to us. The coffee pods are here, but we have to wait for the machine. I wish it was here right now.
i've been off for a while, and am trying to catch up now, so I'm going to work my way backwards and see how long Butters will let me go!

Dh and I are also huge coffee lovers, and we love our Tassimo machine! You guys are goingt o be amazed at how easy it is when you don't have to wash a pot and make coffee!
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02-11-2011 at 06:21 AM.
02-11-2011 at 06:21 AM.
Quote from ArielA :
So I just got back from my "high risk/c section" ob doc. He is concerned about a few things. He agrees with me that I am HUGE! Not weight wise, but baby/abd wise. I am just measuring big, so he is ordering another US for next week. Funny bc I am doing a 3D this weekend, but it is not for medical purposes, so oh well.
Also I spilling protein in my urine. Not a good thing, esp with my pre-existing kidney disease. So he is ordering a 24 hour urine, as well as some blood tests. 24 hour urine's suck!!! You have to collect it (and keep it in the fridge in this HUGE container) for 24 hours, not fun, but at least I will be home! Wink Both my OB's are concerned with pre eclampsia and the dr today said that if something is wrong, he may take her by c section as early as 34 weeks!??! I DON'T WANT THAT, so I am freaking a little, but I am trying to stay calm, bc I know the stress isn't good either.
So if you all have some spare prayers or positive thoughts, I could use them today!
Thinking of you and sending calming thoughts! I've dona alot of research, and have found that maternal stress can harm the baby more than alot of the things we worry about (which I know, it's impossible to not worry about our miracles) but you need to do everything you can to keep calm and stress-free. And you know we are always here, and amongst all of us mommas, we have a wealth of great knowledge, so if you worry, just come on and one of us (usually Rach, she always seemed to calm me down) will talk it through with you. Daniel came on his own at 37 weeks, and was my easiest and healthiest delivery, so I am sending good thoughts to baby Lily (how I LOVE that name!)

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Don't stress dear, I will be there with you no matter when they take her. Everything will work out fine. We have been through some very big and scary things in the past. We will deal with what we get and handle whatever we are given together. hearthug
Having a wonderful support system like Momma Junie is one of the most important things you can have! heart
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02-11-2011 at 06:24 AM.
02-11-2011 at 06:24 AM.
Quote from zmmorgan :
Thanks again for all the birthday wishes!
You guys are the best and I'm so happy that I got to share some of this day with you. hug

I have had a really good day and am so happy for that given the stress I've been feeling lately. I spent lots of time this evening enjoying time with my kids and I just feel so lucky to have them. heart

I know many of you have heard it before, but I can't let the day go by without telling the story of the best birthday ever - my 26th birthday, the day of the birth of my special little guy, my DS. He's turning 4 today. On Dec. 31, 2006 we completed our homestudy and were approved for a second infant adoption so we just had to wait for our baby to come along. The second week in January we turned in our family profiles (like scrapbooks about us that they show the birth families) and told the social worker that we were going on a cruise the first week of February and after we got home we'd be ready for a baby. We went to the Bahamas and had a great time. Less than a week later, it was my birthday and a Saturday. My brother came up for the weekend and he, DH, DD and I went to the city for the day and hung out. When I walked in the house that evening, I was surprised to find about 15 of our friends there for a party! It was great. I said that it was the best birthday ever, but little did I know that it was going to get better............ on Monday the social worker called to tell us about a baby boy that had been born on Saturday- my birthday! I just knew that because he shared a special day with me that it was a sign the he was supposed to be ours. The next day we brought him home! My little guy & my DD are what makes my birthday so special to me now and I could not be more thankful. heart heart heart
Every time I hear this, it always makes me cry! I know the feelings of wanting a baby so badly, and then finally being able to hold him in your arms- it is the the greatest feeling in the world! I am so glad you have your beautiful babies! and I feel a special kinship to you and this story, since I found out about my miracle Danny on my birthday, too.

AND HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOOUUUUU!!!
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02-11-2011 at 06:26 AM.
02-11-2011 at 06:26 AM.
Quote from collinst70 :
Hello all

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZMorgan!!!! hope you have had a wonderful day

Ariel ~ praying

I need to ask for prayers again myself, my sister just found out she has a mass on here brain and they think it is a tumor/cancer Crying she needs to have an MRI done to determine what it is, they sent her a letter and she received it yesterday. Frown
Thinking of her. It upsets me that she found this out in a letter. Shouldn't they have called her and told her personally, with a loved one beside her to hear the news with her? I'm glad she has such a wonderful sister by her side. hug
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02-11-2011 at 06:29 AM.
02-11-2011 at 06:29 AM.
Quote from timelinedawn :
Try not to stress! I will say it again- pregnancy is not for wimps!!!
You tell it, sista! I know I'm far behind, but so glad that you got the good news about dh and your baby. When do you find out the sex? I'm thinking girl from the last ultrasound where she didn't see a penis! Are you guys hoping for a particular sex? Not that I would know anything about that. :whistle:

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Ask your doctor for another ultrasound. I was deemed high risk due to genetic issues.
If you have done the sugar test and that is negative, you are on track.
do the urine, and blood work.
If you can hold out until 36 weeks your baby and you will be better off. do not run around. Let someone else do the shopping. Goodluck to you.
Another high risk momma on here! wave Stick around- we may need you in the next few months! heart
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Good Afternoon Friends! I see that some of you got the Philly Party. Congrats! I am still showing yellow but not holding out too much hope.......always a Bridesmaid never a Bride! Kiki so sorry to hear about Jamsies problems. Will pray that everything works out. Give him a kiss for me. I am going nuts trying to make sure my beloved Abby doesn't try to get under the shed chasing raccoons again. I don't think I can take another entrapment. I wish the sun that is shining was a little warmer. Still bitter cold during the night and early moirning. School has been delayed two hours all week because of the temps. Sorry that you guys got all that snow. This latest storm missed us again by staying further south. By Wednesday of next week, we are expecting 50 to 60 degrees. Woo-Hoo. Spring is coming.............hughearthugheart
I saw the pic on FB and cracked up to see the little head peeking out! I love dogs so much! Big Grin
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02-11-2011 at 06:37 AM.
02-11-2011 at 06:37 AM.
Quote from chrrrrris :
Just got off the phone with my sister and she got the Philly HP. It still showed yellow but got an email from info@comunicate... When she clicked it and it took her to the HP website it was still yellow and said one more step She set up the party and then got another email saying she was in and it showed up under her parties.
I am still yellow and no email. Frown
Thanks for the info about the yellow/red light! You always know so much about this, and help me alot! Blowkiss

I got the rejection for Philly, but knew I would b/c I got into Pull-Ups, and that's the one I really wanted! Even though I've had kids in diapers for nearly 6 years straight now, I'd never gotten a dip hp! Does anyone know the q's that come with the Pull-Ups hp? Jason is getting ready to potty train, and I could really use some more free dipes! Wink

On that note, does anyone still have any dipes leftover from the Target Pampers extravaganza? I am completely out, except for a few packages of EasyUps, and J will burn through those quickly enough! What a fabulous deal that was- it is going to kill me to buy dipes for Maddie! Though I'm hoping to combine the T dipe q with the manf. q's I get from the hp at Publix!

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Okay so I know I have been MIA but just way to much going on... I thought I remembered someone ( ZMMorgan maybe) on here having a child who has JRA... they are looking at that as a diagnosis for James and I would really like to talk to someone who has gone through that process since it pretty much scares a momma sh**less.....

Oh and I miss you guys!
how is little man doing? When do you find out answers? Thinking of you and sending loveheart
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02-11-2011 at 06:39 AM.
02-11-2011 at 06:39 AM.
Quote from Coach Girl :
Thanks for the info about the yellow/red light! You always know so much about this, and help me alot! Blowkiss

I got the rejection for Philly, but knew I would b/c I got into Pull-Ups, and that's the one I really wanted! Even though I've had kids in diapers for nearly 6 years straight now, I'd never gotten a dip hp! Does anyone know the q's that come with the Pull-Ups hp? Jason is getting ready to potty train, and I could really use some more free dipes! Wink

On that note, does anyone still have any dipes leftover from the Target Pampers extravaganza? I am completely out, except for a few packages of EasyUps, and J will burn through those quickly enough! What a fabulous deal that was- it is going to kill me to buy dipes for Maddie! Though I'm hoping to combine the T dipe q with the manf. q's I get from the hp at Publix!


how is little man doing? When do you find out answers? Thinking of you and sending loveheart
I got a t catalina for $2 off of huggies...do you want it?
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02-11-2011 at 06:43 AM.
02-11-2011 at 06:43 AM.
Hi everyone! Wave I never get to read here anymore, but I do get tidbits by email because I am still subscribed to this thread and most of the blurbs I read that way are about all you preggo mamas and I just wanted to come and say that I am so happy for all of you that are expecting!!! So exciting. And I will say prayers and positive thoughts for everyone (including the non-preggos, cuz I love and miss all you guys!). hug hug
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02-11-2011 at 06:53 AM.
02-11-2011 at 06:53 AM.
Quote from zmmorgan :
Thanks again for all the birthday wishes!
You guys are the best and I'm so happy that I got to share some of this day with you. hug

I have had a really good day and am so happy for that given the stress I've been feeling lately. I spent lots of time this evening enjoying time with my kids and I just feel so lucky to have them. heart

I know many of you have heard it before, but I can't let the day go by without telling the story of the best birthday ever - my 26th birthday, the day of the birth of my special little guy, my DS. He's turning 4 today. On Dec. 31, 2006 we completed our homestudy and were approved for a second infant adoption so we just had to wait for our baby to come along. The second week in January we turned in our family profiles (like scrapbooks about us that they show the birth families) and told the social worker that we were going on a cruise the first week of February and after we got home we'd be ready for a baby. We went to the Bahamas and had a great time. Less than a week later, it was my birthday and a Saturday. My brother came up for the weekend and he, DH, DD and I went to the city for the day and hung out. When I walked in the house that evening, I was surprised to find about 15 of our friends there for a party! It was great. I said that it was the best birthday ever, but little did I know that it was going to get better............ on Monday the social worker called to tell us about a baby boy that had been born on Saturday- my birthday! I just knew that because he shared a special day with me that it was a sign the he was supposed to be ours. The next day we brought him home! My little guy & my DD are what makes my birthday so special to me now and I could not be more thankful. heart heart heart
What a sweet, sweet story and the best birthday gift ever! Your story gave me happy chills!

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The babe napped the last 2 days. The daycare lady tried letting her sleep in a big bed and she did it! And actually fell asleep! It's sad how happy it made me when I heard that she actually napped. It's been such a long 2 weeks when she doesn't nap. Now she's sick. We're so blessed to have such a healthy girl, so it's hard to see her not feeling good. Trying to decide if she can go to daycare tomorrow or if one of us stays home with her. I wish it was me, but dh has more days, so he will probably take the day off.

Had a doc's appt. today and all is well. I have my glucose test at my next one vomit Baby boy is kicking so hard these days I can see it through my shirt.

Dh and I do very little to celebrate V-day and anniversaries. This year we really splurged. After debating for over a year (we really don't buy stuff we don't need very often, and when we do it's a big deal), we're getting ourselves a Nespresso coffee machine. It's just a fancy espresso/latte system that is so so so yummy and is super easy to make and clean up (that's how we roll). We got the cheapest one, and it's still cheaper than Starbucks coffee, but feels like a major splurge to us. The coffee pods are here, but we have to wait for the machine. I wish it was here right now.
Yeah for naps...I know my 2 grkids got cranky at that age when they didn't have them & made it pretty difficult in the evenings.

I like "how you roll"! That the way we do it at our house!


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Don't stress dear, I will be there with you no matter when they take her. Everything will work out fine. We have been through some very big and scary things in the past. We will deal with what we get and handle whatever we are given together. hearthug
I can tell that you and Ariel are such blessings in each others lives! hug

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i've been off for a while, and am trying to catch up now, so I'm going to work my way backwards and see how long Butters will let me go!

Dh and I are also huge coffee lovers, and we love our Tassimo machine! You guys are goingt o be amazed at how easy it is when you don't have to wash a pot and make coffee!
I'm loving my Keurig I got for Xmas! Super easy...no clean up!

Speaking of Keuri-- Anastacia, did you sell the one you bought a while back at K on Ebay? Hope you were able to make some $ if you did!
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02-11-2011 at 07:21 AM.
02-11-2011 at 07:21 AM.
Quote from Coach Girl :
You tell it, sista! I know I'm far behind, but so glad that you got the good news about dh and your baby. When do you find out the sex? I'm thinking girl from the last ultrasound where she didn't see a penis! Are you guys hoping for a particular sex? Not that I would know anything about that. :whistle:
I have an ultrasound next week to check my fibroid so I think we will find out then. They were going to cancel it if they looked at my fibroid during the downs test which they did but never canceled the other one. We figure the worst that can happen is that the insurance makes us pay for it but it will be worth it to find out the sex. Even if the tech saw a penis she would not have told us so I think it could be either. Nobody in our home really cares but my inlaws want a boy because they don't have one and this is their last chance! I just want healthy!!!
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02-11-2011 at 08:33 AM.
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Quote from zmmorgan :
Thanks again for all the birthday wishes!
You guys are the best and I'm so happy that I got to share some of this day with you. :hug :

I have had a really good day and am so happy for that given the stress I've been feeling lately. I spent lots of time this evening enjoying time with my kids and I just feel so lucky to have them. :heart :

I know many of you have heard it before, but I can't let the day go by without telling the story of the best birthday ever - my 26th birthday, the day of the birth of my special little guy, my DS. He's turning 4 today. On Dec. 31, 2006 we completed our homestudy and were approved for a second infant adoption so we just had to wait for our baby to come along. The second week in January we turned in our family profiles (like scrapbooks about us that they show the birth families) and told the social worker that we were going on a cruise the first week of February and after we got home we'd be ready for a baby. We went to the Bahamas and had a great time. Less than a week later, it was my birthday and a Saturday. My brother came up for the weekend and he, DH, DD and I went to the city for the day and hung out. When I walked in the house that evening, I was surprised to find about 15 of our friends there for a party! It was great. I said that it was the best birthday ever, but little did I know that it was going to get better............ on Monday the social worker called to tell us about a baby boy that had been born on Saturday- my birthday! I just knew that because he shared a special day with me that it was a sign the he was supposed to be ours. The next day we brought him home! My little guy & my DD are what makes my birthday so special to me now and I could not be more thankful. heart heart :heart :
heart I LOVE your story and could hear it a thousand times and still love every bit of it!!! Heart
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Don't stress dear, I will be there with you no matter when they take her. Everything will work out fine. We have been through some very big and scary things in the past. We will deal with what we get and handle whatever we are given together. hearthug
I don't know what I did in life to get you and daddy, but I am sure thankful! You guys provide me with such strength and I hope to be as helpful to you guys someday!! heart

Quote from Coach Girl :
Thinking of you and sending calming thoughts! I've dona alot of research, and have found that maternal stress can harm the baby more than alot of the things we worry about (which I know, it's impossible to not worry about our miracles) but you need to do everything you can to keep calm and stress-free. And you know we are always here, and amongst all of us mommas, we have a wealth of great knowledge, so if you worry, just come on and one of us (usually Rach, she always seemed to calm me down) will talk it through with you. Daniel came on his own at 37 weeks, and was my easiest and healthiest delivery, so I am sending good thoughts to baby Lily (how I LOVE that name!)


Having a wonderful support system like Momma Junie is one of the most important things you can have! heart
Thanks dear! I talked with J last night before I went to sleep and he basically said the same thing. I was upset with him bc he was being so nonchalant about it all, like it didn't matter. He is just that way,very calm even when all hell is breaking loose. After J and my talk, I slept amazingly last night! I only woke once to go potty and pretty much slept the whole night otherwise! That hasn't happened in a while. I am much calmer now. I have the US monday for the dr and I will do the lab tests early next week too. Until then, I will try not to think about it all, bc I can't do anything about it right now anyway!

I have the 3D US tomorrow at 3, I am super excited! I saw on FB that the package I am getting went on "sale" and so I am hoping they honor that price for me! That alone should save me $25 and then my sister and daddy/Momma Junie are also pitching in for my Bday present! I am pretty excited to see her! The tech called me yesterday and reminded me of the appt and told me to be sure to eat on the way there, so Lily will be extra active! bounce
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