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Post by AwesomeMommy on Nov 25, 2006 10:14:14 GMT -5
Ok, I am going to make an executive decision and narrow us down to one thread. It is a pretty safe bet that we all read each others posts anyway, and like Diane said.... it will save most of us alot of copying and pasting. So, to make everyone's life easier we can all just post here.
I will keep the other threads on the board, but I am going to lock them. That way we can all read the last few posts from everyone.
For now, I have alot of catching up to do. I was in the hospital for several hours again yesterday, but no worries... while I was there they just confirmed that my baby is just fine. I will fill you all in throughout the day. Today is Christmas decorating day and I am so excited.
Jacque
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Post by AwesomeMommy on Nov 25, 2006 10:20:34 GMT -5
Just for fun..... here are a couple of tickers.
According to my last menstral period my due date is February 20th:
According to the size of my baby boy (who is on the very large size of normal) my due date is February 7th:
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Post by Linda on Nov 25, 2006 12:38:39 GMT -5
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Post by momma2senya on Nov 25, 2006 16:58:03 GMT -5
Hello all, I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!
Linda, Your pics are so cute! I just love that little face of Isa's. I just ant to pinch her little cheeks! And Lucas is pretty cute too. He looks a lot older than his age...I thought he was more like 5. He's almost 3 months younger than Yesi, but he looks about 2 years older. Cuties! Jacque- Is there anyone that posts here that I don't know? I think it's good that you narrowed it down to just the one board, but I'm sad to see 2006 mommas go, since I was so tech savvy in renaming it over at FF. Hee hee! I'm glad to hear your Dr. appt went well. Okay, you're hilarious making up those tickers. You remind me of someone I know...Hmm, who could that be? Your trip to the matenity ward also reminds me of me. That is the same thing that they said to me the first time I ended up in there. You just make sure to drink lots and lots of water!
I'm having a kinda' crummy day. We just found out that it's very possible that our sweet little baby has esotropia, (I think that's how to spell it). It means that one of her eyes turns in. She was born with it, but when she was newborn, they said it is normal for the first 6 months. Since then, I had completely forgotten about it, until we went in for another checkup on Abri's ears and her awesome pediatrician discovered that her right eye turns inward, and is a little slow to focus. Thank God for that man. He is the best pediatrician in the world. From the research I've done on esotropia, it is rare that a pediatrician or a parent discovers the problem, mostly it is identified by optometrists, and rarely before 2 years of age. The good thing is that if discovered really young, the outcome is almost always positive. Even though, I still feel like the world's worst mom for not noticing the turn. Yesterday, my step-mom took a photo of her, and her eye was really MAJORLY obviously turned and she was like, "See Alisha...you can see it." You see, she noticed it all along, but was afraid to worry me, b/c often babies will grow out of it by 6 months, and she hasn't seen her since she was 5 months. Esotropia runs in my family. My little brother (12) had to have 2 eye surgeries already, and so she's more aware of what to look for. She's also in nursing school, so she knows some about these things too. Anyways, to say the least, I"m sad about the whole deal, b/c she will probably end up having ear tube surgeries, and now the possibilty of another surgery, but on her eyes, (that really scares me.) I'm hoping that if indeed she has esotropia, we will be able to do vision therapy, glasses and patching to correct the problem, instead of surgery. So, I would be so very grateful if you would all say some prayers for my sweet baby girl...at least until I can get into the optometrist and find out for sure what is going on. Thanks everyone, Alisha
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Post by Jennifer ~ Mommy to Aryanna on Nov 25, 2006 18:07:49 GMT -5
Alisha - Sorry to hear about Abri's eye. I will definitely keep her, you, and the rest of your family in my thoughts!!!
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Post by AwesomeMommy on Nov 25, 2006 18:33:28 GMT -5
Ok ladies... I have a million things to type, but I only have about 10 minutes before I have to go to Wal-mart to get some groceries. So, I will get the ball rolling on my novel length post and then I will pick up where I left off sometime over the next 24 hours. Alisha: Nope, you know everyone. For the most part the only ones that post on a regular basis are you, me, Jennifer, Diane, and Linda. Then also Chrissy and Kris check in about once a week. --- Kailey's eye is the same way, we noticed it when she was about 18 months and it got progressively worse until she was 3. For the most part it only happened when she was tired, so the Dr's were not worried about it. They just wanted me to take her into the optometrists when she was 3. So, we went in the day after her 3rd birthday. They said she would need glasses, and that they would do the trick, and they did. Her eye only turns when her glasses are off, but it does not bother her at all. She just walked in and I had her take her glasses off... and her eye didn't even turn. The longer she has had her glasses the stronger her eyes have gotten. Over time they say that her eye will no longer turn, and that is WITHOUT any surgery! --- My Thanksgiving was awesome, we had a great time. It was just the 3 of us and it was perfect. We had so much food that we will be able to get at least 3 meals out of it. --- LOL on the tickers, I cannot believe he is already measuring so big, my DR is going to run some more test, and if his lungs etc are all developing ok they are considering moving my due date up abut 2 weeks! And my doctor NEVER lets anyone go past their due date, I would LOVE to be guaranteed to go two weeks earlier then I originally planned! Linda: I could watch that video over and over, she is just adorable... thanks for breaking the thread cherry! Your voice is not annoying, you sound like EVERY mom when they are talking to their baby! Ok, I think that catches me up on this thread.... now I only have 4 more to read. It will be nice once I get all caught up, then I will only have 1 thread to fall behind on. ---- more personals and a "me" update in a bit.... Jacque
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Post by AwesomeMommy on Nov 26, 2006 17:50:03 GMT -5
Well, we got some decorating done. The outside lights and decorations are done. I decorated the banister and railing going upstairs, Kailey's little tree is up and decorated, and we even wrapped a few presents.
Friday I went in for my ultrasound. The tech was very by the book, told us right off the bat that we would not be getting any photos and she would not tell us his hight or weight. OH JOY. Well, I turned on the charm and starting talking to her about her kids.... well, needless to say she did tell us that according to the baby's size and development she feels that the DR needs to change my due date. She said that I am alot closer to 30 weeks and that on the late side my due date would be on February 7th... and that is on the late side.
His latest growth spurt has cause about 20 new stretch marks.... and even some bruises! He is also in the BREECH position, so between that, the dehydration, and the fact that he is very high.... adds up to why I was in so much pain.
ok, now I will catch up on Jennifer's posts on the Due in 2007 thread....
Jennifer, I am glad that your Thanksgiving went well, that you got some on-line shopping done and that you were able to get your game plan set for Black Friday. Did you end up making your Mac and Cheese? How did it turn out? What did you end up getting for your parents? Did you get all of your decorations up, or just your tree? I love decorating for Christmas!!!!
Jacque
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Post by Jennifer ~ Mommy to Aryanna on Nov 26, 2006 18:26:09 GMT -5
Jacque - When is your next Dr's appt? Do you think they will change your due date? If they do that means you only have 2 months left!!!! That is so exciting! Do you think that Garrett still has room to turn so that he is not breech? I have no idea about when they run out of room since I never paid attention in books and stuff since Aryanna has been head down since at least 24 weeks. --- Glad to hear that you are getting some Christmas decorating done! BUT you better not be over doing it! I get to have my baby first!!! We haven't done anymore decorating, just got the tree up and set the gifts that we bought so far under it, they aren't wrapped though. Quenitn is going to work on it later this week I think, he was trying to get the yard cleaned up today, getting the leaves raked and all. I did end up making the macaroni and cheese for Quentin. I guess it turned out okay because he has been eating it everyday since Thursday! I only ate alittle of it because I am not a big fan of mac & cheese! We finished our Christmas shopping today!!! Well, except for stocking stuffers for each other. We got my parents a CD player for their car. My sister and BIL got a $45 Olive Garden gift card, my other sister got a $25 Olive Garden gift card, Amelia, my niece, got 3 outfits and a Leapfrog Lily doll, Garret, my nephew, got 2 games (Candy Land and Chutes & Ladders), Ashley, my niece, got a personal CD player, Cheyenne, my nephew, got some army toys, Shelby, my niece, got the Barbie and the horse that moves that Barbie can ride, and my Grandma got a crock pot with latches to keep the lid on in the car. I hope they all like what we got them!!! I personally LOVE what Quentin bought me. I told him that I wanted a mother's necklace for Mother's Day this year. So we went to the mall yesterday to see how much it would cost to get some maternity pictures done at Sears and ended up going to Kay Jewelers to lok at what all they had. Well they were having a sale and they had a necklace that I wanted for $119 so Quentin bought it for me! He says I can have it for Christmas or when Aryanna is born, whichever comes first! It is so pretty! Here is a picture of it:
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Post by Linda on Nov 26, 2006 19:22:19 GMT -5
Jennifer - love the necklace! I hope my DH buys something special for me this year! He doesn't usually think of stuff like that though, it's usually what I ask for and that's it, no surprises, lol! Here's our house all lit up. It's not done yet though, I still have real wreaths to put out that Luke's school was selling, buthaven't got them yet! Jacque - glad the u/s went well! My babies always measured on the big side too, but the doc never moved up my dates because the early u/s's were more accurate and they were the right size then. Oh well! I love my big 10 lb babies, they are so cuddly and sturdy! Ha! Alisha - thanks for the compliments on my kids! Yes, my Luke is very big for his age! He's the tallest in his class and everyone always thinks he's 4 or 5 years old! And here is my 2 month old! (Time is flying!)
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Post by Jennifer ~ Mommy to Aryanna on Nov 26, 2006 20:05:37 GMT -5
Linda - The outside of your house looks so pretty!!! I can't wait to get ours done, although it isn't oging to be as decorated as yours!
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Post by AwesomeMommy on Nov 26, 2006 21:21:29 GMT -5
Jennifer: Yes, I think they will up my due date. My Dr will not let babies go much over 8 pounds. It is just his thing. He told us that Kailey would have been born a week earlier if he had anything to do with it. They will run test to be sure that his lungs etc are ready. My guess is that it will be no earlier then Feb 4th... which is Super bowl Sunday.Since I found out my due date I have I have been telling all of our friends and family that we were going to deliver. I WILL have a super bowl baby! --- Believe me, I am taking it easy. Mike and Kailey are doing most of the work. I do alot of sitting and supervising. --- I know everyone is going to love the gifts you bought for them. The necklace that Quentin bought for you is great also. Linda: Dr. Leno only lets his c-section momma's deliver babies over 8 pounds. For the most part vaginal deliveries are all right around 7 lbs 5 ozs. That is just how they do it around here. The average birth weight for our town is right around 7 pounds, a ten pound baby around here is unheard of.... but keep in mind I live in the sticks . --- Your house looks great. I love all of the lights! Alisha (and anyone else who wants to use it): H2MF6 .... it is for 15% off of your purchase at the Children's place when you make an on line purchase. --- I just read that your girls had the same coming home outfit, what a great idea. We have Kailey's in a safe place, and have yet to pick out Garrett's... but once he has outgrown his coming home outfit his will go in a safe place too... that way our 3rd baby, be it a boy or girl... will have a special "hand-me-down" to wear home! Speaking of things we saved that were Kaileys... we also haver her blood pressure cuff, her hat, a newborn diaper, and a long sleeve side snap shirt... we keep it all in a mini diaper bag in her closet! Diane: I am still catching up on posts... so I do not know if you have been on lately... but I wanted to say HELLO!!!! Jacque
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Post by AwesomeMommy on Nov 26, 2006 21:48:56 GMT -5
I am almost done!!! Linda: I love the 2 month old photos of Izzy! She is so freaking adorable! Luke looks like he is having a fantastic time bowling... he is not half bad. --- Kudos on getting your basement organized, what an accomplishment! Chrissy: I am glad your Thanksgiving went so well. LOL on Kira feeling the same way about MIL that you do! Jennifer: "Why can't the serve me a freaking Fruitopia in the morning?!?!?" I about laughed my ass of when I read this. I have no clue why they cannot serve it... makes no sense to me. --- I think it is great that you found a Cabbage Patch kid with your baby's name. Garrett bought Kailey a Cabbage Patch Kid newborn for Christmas... he got her a little boy. Diane: I just caught up on the Illinois thread, and now I know you have not checked in. How was your Thanksgiving? Have you decorated yet? How is Natalie doing, is she still gaining weight and eating well? Jacque
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Post by AwesomeMommy on Nov 26, 2006 21:52:16 GMT -5
ok ladies... this is the last you will hear from me tonight!!!
Alisha: How are Abri's ears??? I hope that she is feeling better. My due date is up in the air. Right now it is Feb 19th, so that is what we are going with. My next appointment is on Dec 12th, and we will find out then what the new due date is. --- I will email you my address when I am done here, I already have yours... and your Christmas card is addressed!
Ok, gotta write out some bills and I am going to bed. I hope I did not miss anything, please let me know if I did!
Jacque
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Post by Diane on Nov 27, 2006 11:14:55 GMT -5
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Jacque - thanks for starting hte new thread, now it should be busy in here. Wow, that would be great to move your EDD up! Linda - we were decorating htis weekend also, along with x-mas shopping. Jennifer - wow, please be careful when shopping again, passing out wouldn't be a good thing. Alisha - I hope Jacque is right and the problem could be corrected with glasses only and no surgery. Chrissy - hello So is that everyone who posts? Sorry wasn't around much, DH's father is in the hospital. his blood sugar levels are really high, and has an infection in his foot and kidneys. he waited so long where he was almost in kidney failure - they are hoping his kidney will be OK once the meds are working.
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Post by Jennifer ~ Mommy to Aryanna on Nov 27, 2006 17:38:16 GMT -5
Diane - I promise, no more shopping trips like last Friday! From now on, we are just doing short trips. We don't have very much shopping left to do anyways, we just need to finish getting stocking stuffers for either other. And maybe a couple more trips to BabiesRUs for last minute things for Aryanna! --- I'm sorry to hear about DH's dad. I will keep him in my prayers! Please keep us updated on him!
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