Daisalana

Same here, I was super tight and couldn't really get liquids down (unusual) so I was giving it a week to go away, finally decided to call my doc to get an unfill and it dawned on me (that day I was suppose to have my period), took a test and was postive.. so it was 1 week before missed period when my tightness came on.

Just got back from obgyn. Next week starts the weekly cervical exams (fun!) and some strep test where they swab your hooha and your bum..ew. Carson is measuring 38cm.. and apparently he's suppose to measure with the week. I am 34 weeks, so he should be 34cm! She never asked me, I don't know why.. but I brought up the fact (well I am tall obviously) but my brother & dad are giants!! And she asked about how big we were when we were born.. me & siblings were all 21", which is taller than normal baby, but our weight was normal. So they scheduled an ultrasound for next week to see if he's 'big' or just tall. I have a feeling he's just tall, I don't know why.. maybe from all the kicking, but that I'm not as huge as some people this far along. Either way, still cool I get a free ultrasound! BCBS only pays for 2 ultrasounds unless there's a medical reason, so if she has a medical reason I get another one. She also asked because of my hip, if I wanted to get a note to be home from work duration of my pregnancy. Wow, it's that easy!! I said no. I feel better at work than I do at home, sitting at my desk doesn't give me problems.. when I get home and I'm in my bed, is when I hurt the worst. Plus I'd go crazy just laying around at home!! Oh and I heard back from my band doc today, I e-mailed them last week about my chest pain and lack of restriction, etc. I am getting real paranoid about that, it's like I'm not banded anymore, and they only took out .5cc!!!! Plus with the weight gain, I should be more restricted. In any event this was their response... I guess it's good they're not worried?

I can't believe he's 2 weeks already Judy (I saw your comment on Facebook). Time is flying!!!!! I forget about St. Patty day every year, but I luck out and somehow have green on every year too! I am wearing a plaid t-shirt green & brown..and it wasn't intentional..woohoo. I go to my obgyn in about 10 minutes, just thought I'd see if the site was up.. and it is.. Pam that sound so horrible, I know someone else who had that done, I can't even imagine..makes my nose cry for you. Hope it's a good Tuesday for all!

That's true, I never had morning sickness. The US tech told me she was that way with her first--never had morning sickness, but her 2nd made up for it! She was sick the entire pregnancy. I don't remember where I read it, and if it was true or just a theory, but it said the hormones cause the morning sickness. So if you're having a certain sex, their abundance of hormones would make you more likely to be sick.

Reminds me, Pam when do we get to see the tattoo finished????? Good for you Michelle, woohoo!! I ate alright so far today. Had a 200c smartones for lunch, but have had 2 bags of astronaut ice cream (110c each). Lots of water, I am increasingly thirst these days, I easily have 8-10 bottles of water a day, without making a conscious decision to do it. I haven't gained weight since my last doc appt. 2 weeks ago (hooray). Carson is moving around a lot these days, more than normal and for the first time I can say it's 'annoying' me sometimes. He is kicking really high in my chest and it's making my whole belly shake and he does it too much lol. Trying to hold a conversation with co-workers and my belly is jumping all over the place.

Me too, I woke Russ up to ask about the trap.. he said he caught the mouse, and I asked why the other 2 are still in there and he mumbled. I'll get the full story when he wakes up, but I'm glad to know the mouse is gone!!!!! I just cleaned out the pantry of my crackers, croutons and cereals that were opened.. just in case.. yuck!! There is mouse poop in there, I haven't figured out the best way to remove it yet.

I kind of 2nd Terry on the Advil thing. Advil is my miracle go-to drug too (oh my god, right now with the hip pain I keep telling Russ I feel like a druggie-I want to smuggle an Advil SO BAD.. Tylenol doesn't work, doc gave me lortab but they didn't do anything either; so not taking them) I Just need an Advil. I know Advil helps and it's muscle pains I have. Can't have it while pregnant ANYWAY.. Since we're not suppose to have Advil, I went without for the most part, but between the time when I lost enough weight for my back to stop hurting, I did take Advil in extreme cases. Once I took it without washing it down, I woke up all night foaming and it was like battery acid!!!! That was disgusting, came up my nose and everything. Since that time, if I take the Advil small tabs (not liquid gels) and drink an entire bottle of water with it.. they do flush down. Make sure it's on an empty stomach to start so it flushes it through. Sometimes I'd eat something just to make sure. I never had a problem when I did it this way. I do also keep liquid versions of all my drugs just in case (say I'm having a real tight day and don't want to risk it). I need to clean my house, but everytime I get up to do it, I hurt too much to stand for more than a couple minutes. :thumbup: I keep looking for a house cleaner, but there's something that bothers me about all of them. The last one, her flyer says 'GUARANTEED TO BEAT ALL ESTIMATES'. So I showed her, she's $10 more expensive than my last estimate, and she just said she can't beat that-without hesitating. Now, I don't mind, in fact paying $10 more wouldn't have bothered me.. what bothers me now, is that the big thing she advertises and the header of her flyer--- isn't true!! It's completely the principle, it bothers me that it's a lie. So now I don't like her. Russ won't clean, so he keeps bugging me to get the cleaner since he knows I can't clean. I wish I was a lesbian times like these, a woman partner wouldn't let our house get dirty when I'm out of commission :cool2: So since I am pretty bed ridden today, I rented a couple movies from Amazon unbox. Watching Vikki Cristina Barcelona right now.. kind of a weird movie.. and I am going to watch Changling next--looks sad.

First symptom was the super tightness for me too. They took out a small amount and for most of the pregnancy it has been too loose, and a few days of too tight. In the past couple weeks I feel unbanded (which scares me). I wrote my band doc & his nurse and asked if I should have a fluero scheduled for when I come in May to refill.. I am praying the baby is just squishing my stomach so its making things go down easier (if you look at a pregnant belly inside diagram you'll see what I'm talking about).. and not a slip. Please no slip The nurse said she's going to talk with the doc and get back to me. Unfortunately I am my band doc's first pregnant bander, and my obgyn's first banded pregnant woman. So I don't have someone who can advise me with what to expect..

If you need a fill, get a fill. I had a little bit taken out for pg only because I got really tight. I wish I didn't have to now!

LJM just had a baby and she had a TT last year. I myself plan to wait till after having kids (plan to have 2 total) before looking into getting a TT. I don't know how it would have been different, but my pannis has deflated and now that I am pregnant it dangles from the pregnant belly. It's not a big deal! I think it affects the 'cute pregnant belly' thing, but I don't care. I have not developed any stretch marks, and I attribute that to all the loose skin I had. I am 34 weeks along, so I'm almost to the finish line. I had gone from 330lb to 212lb when I got pregnant.

Suzie- I don't have an ass :/ One of my exes contacted me yesterday out of the blue! That's always weird. I just got up, the glue trap in the bottom of the pantry is gone.. but the other 2 traps are there and the towel was still up against the crevice of the door. I'm afraid to find out.. Russ is asleep, so he either got rid of it, or he's caught on the trap and dragged it somewhere within the food (ugh!!!). I have to say though, I'm not impressed with our non-glue traps. Both times we've set multiples of the snap traps that are in little black house things, and 1 glue trap and it looks like both times the glue trap won. On the other hand, the glue trap thing grosses me out. Horse shows are fun Michelle!! Russ parents do them all year long, only 1 comes near us, so we normally go to it. This year they had to cancel it due to his dad's surgery, so I didn't get my yearly horseshow I love hanging out at the barns and watching (emphasize watching) them do all the meticulous work to get them ready. I have a new favorite yummy. Due to the mouse incident, Russ found one of my Wild Strawberry jello packets I bought a while back (and forgot about because it fell behind stuff on the floor). I decided to make individual servings, with frozen strawberries in the bottom. Due to the hip pain I didn't feel like draining them first--which instructions say to do. So I just scooped frozen strawberries into bottom of ramkins, poured jello on top.. then eat it with whip cream on top. They are soooo good. I think this brand of frozen strawberries I have is the best I've ever bought (publix brand!). Going to go have one for breakfast..

Went to Red Lobster for lunch with my mom & granny.. then we went to ToysRUs and mom bought a fancy Playard for her house for when Carson visits. Here is my 34 week belly. I've officially popped out lol. I remember Wheet mentioned this & it's true.. the flabby pannis at the bottom, just dangles from the pregnant belly.. when I walk around without pants on, you can actually hear it smacking into me. How sexy is that?!

3 traps out, tryin to kill him.. not working yet. I agree though, he was super cute. If he was in a cage with a spinny wheel it'd be ok... in my pantry eating pretzels--NOT OK. Made spaghetti squash again tonight, mixed it with butter & mozzerella.. tis good. Carson is moving a lot under my skin this evening, maybe rolling? I just feel like what is maybe a butt up against the top of my belly, then some kicks and shifting, repeat. I've been talking to him and singing his name.. hehe. Ya'll won't believe this but we're going to Tunica next weekend!! We don't have money to play right now, but we're going to go and hang out in the room, room service, and movies.. all the free comp stuff while my dad plays. My last vacation (for real this time). I also got a promotional flyer in the mail, a VIP Shopping spree.. it said 700 credits, I don't know how much that is.. but I'll be sure to get my 700 credits worth of shopping in while we're relaxing! Going to take a pain med and hit the hay.. this crick in my right hip has not gone away today, it sucks so bad..I was really hoping to get some cleaning done tonight. Argh.

I go in the pantry to start dinner... and there's a MOUSE staring at me. :scared2::crying::crying::heart:

That paper made me laugh, not sure the premise of it. Reminds me of (this is a true story!!!) in 8th grade we had to do a project on something in biology. We got to pick what we wanted to do. In my google attempts, I came across a 'fake' biology thing. It was like made-up sea creatures (blatently fake, with googley eyes and all). Anyway, on presentation day, some girl actually used that--thinking it was real. The teacher wasn't paying close attention, she said something like "I've never heard of that.." but gave the girl a good grade. Neither of them realized it was some joke website.. Just got back from O'charley's.. Russ & I both got Salmon, they gave him a tiny dinky piece, so I cut mine in half and gave him half of mine.. then I went to eat mine and it was RAW in the middle. Grossed me out quite a bit, sent it back and he and my friend were done eating before they brought me back out one. But the one they brought me (prepared by manager after us having the 2 complaints), was the best salmon I've had there in a LONG time. Heh! They ended up only charging us $12 for both of our meals (Normally $14.99 each + drink). That was the good part, but I'm going to have a hard time ordering salmon again from them. TGIF gave me the raw shrimp once, so I no longer can order their shrimp stuff.. Chili's undercooked Tilapia once so I can't get their Tilapia anymore (which I really loved).. everyone keeps ruining my fav foods. Seafood is one thing I just can't do raw, even the thought of it raw just UGH, and I have a hard time ordering it again. I definitely need a nap, I vote Nap Michelle!!!

Oh here's another funny, especially for you teachers :thumbup:

I have a conference call at 10 with my millionth irrational customer today (this week has been so weird!!!!). I am so tired of them and their demands. I guess everyone is in bad moods from the economy and think they can just make irrational demands from their vendors and we're suppose to pull a magic wand out of our ass and make the impossible-possible. I have been dreading this, I even had a dream about it.. the lady(I am nice by using this word) came down to the plant and she was actually nice in my dream.. I guess my body was trying to make me feel better. My right hip is hurting so bad today, feels like a crick in it. I hate going to bed at night now, it makes my back hurt so bad when I wake up. I am having to limp again and it took me 5 minutes to get from my car to my office!! Here's a funny.. Dog Sleep-Runs into a Wall is Today's BIG Thing - MAR 03, 2009

Happy Birthday Jen!!! (Go get a fill!)

I am the same way, if the TV isn't on I will never sleep because of all the thoughts in my head. But it can't be too loud and I'm very picky; infomercials wake me up, scary/thriller/suspense music wakes me up; someone getting too excited (which goes back to infomercials) wakes me up. I have to have it on a comedy or a judge show, very quiet. Russell says he can't sleep with the tv on, it makes him think--funny how different our brains work!!! He likes falling asleep to music; but if we listen to music, if I know the song I end up singing along (in my head at least) and then not falling asleep. Hope ya'll make it a good Thursday!

I don't care about porn myself, but I think your underlying point is applicable for anything (and that's where I definitely agree with you). If you TOLD him it bothered you;and he ignored it... that's wrong (despite my views on porn in general). If he snuck around, which is lying to you, that is very wrong. You are right, trust is so important in a relationship.

I just had to share with V aunties!! I noticed last week, Carson has a thing for American Idol. I feel his kicks regularly in the same spot-same strength.. when I watch American Idol he is all over the place and doing HARD kicks and movements. Only when they're singing--when the judges are talking he does soft movements. I listen to music everyday at work, so it isn't just a music thing. I just started American Idol for this week, the first 2 singers he is going nuts!! Kicking so hard and holding it out for a while so I could actually grab his leg LOL. I think this is so bizarre (and cool). My mom said I should keep some on Tivo so when he's born we can play American Idol for him. How neat is that??

:mad2: :wink2: :w00t: Tracy, we'll so miss you!!!! What does one TRILLION dollars look like? (For those who can't conceive what a trillion dollars is)

Haydee- welcome to my world, the past few days have been SO WEIRD at work. It's like full moon for the industry. Just one of the weird stories, we sent out "Recession Buster" pricing.. we are offering good discounts on common items, in exchange for a longer turn time. Trying to help people out. Instead of a 'Thanks, that's really helpful".. all responses I have gotten, are asking for something more.. "Can we get free shipping?" "Can I get X price at a lower quantity?" "Can I use special paper at this price and call it Depression Buster?". No to Twitter, some reason I think it's stupid.. but I guess I think Facebook minute-by-minute updates are stupid too (even though I do them and read others!). Something about someone having live feed of my minute by minute life is weird (Twitter).

My baby's not shy, he's well endowed!! The lady said his 'turtle' picture was a great shot and was going to hang it on her bulletin board for a good example of 'what to look for'. My back pains are horrible and dibilitating, but luckily it only hit me for a few weeks early on, and then it started again about 3 weeks ago. So if they don't go away between now & delivery, at least it was only a couple months of the pregnancy. I went to the chiro today, he said my pelvis is off kilter by 2" and my tailbone is curving to the side to compensate. He is going to adjust me between now & then, hopefully that will help a bit. I hope it's not too bad during delivery. Right now as it is, there's no way I could lay on my back with legs up. When you find out the sex, you'll have to let us know Ej!

I know you already are done & saw how it ended up but in case someone else finds this thread looking for info :mad2: I bled horribly and non-stop if I didn't take b/c..so I was off b/c a month pre-op and it was nasty, I couldn't go 1 minute without a pad.. so when I was in the pre-op room and they told me to take everything off, I told the nurse and she said don't worry about it.. they doped me up and I woke up with one of those massive diaper pads taped to me and a bunch of towels. They handled it! And, when I woke up I didn't care. I just put on a normal pad when I was able to put underwear on.