Carolyne?

Cindi - HappyMamatoThree · Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 740

Didn't you just officially pass the first trimester moment? Aren't you 13
weeks and 3 days today? Okay so I have been keeping up. And I double-checked
on your blog. So isn't that right? Aren't you one trimester down? Okay I
need a hobby.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Cindi

Archived from group: alt>infertility>pregnancy

whodunit · Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 508

Cindi - HappyMamatoThree wrote:
> Didn't you just officially pass the first trimester moment? Aren't you 13
> weeks and 3 days today? Okay so I have been keeping up. And I double-checked
> on your blog. So isn't that right? Aren't you one trimester down? Okay I
> need a hobby.
>
> CONGRATULATIONS!!
>
> Cindi
>
>
LOLOLOL! Smile

Yes, I'm officially 13w3d down, my little cyberstalking friend, LOL. Smile

Haven't made it over to my blog today, try to do that later.

Was listening to the babies' heartbeats earlier,
and burst into tears--like someone else wrote,
it's surreal but wonderful! :*) :*)

Seems like a lot of the nausea and queasiness is
passing, still have some food aversions and I've
lost a few more pounds, exhaustion is letting up
and I've been able to get some projects worked on
around the house that have been on hold for awhile,
yay! So it's all good. I go back to the OB on the 31st.
Maybe we'll get to see what the genders are then!
I'm still convinced it's a b/g set, but we'll see.
Maya's too funny, she's quizzing her classmates to
see what they think! The girls are either all g/g or
b/g, while all the boys are b/b! That just cracks me
up. Smile

Carolyne in TX

agent starling · Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 271

On Jan 18, 11:38 am, "Cindi - HappyMamatoThree"
wrote:
> Didn't you just officially pass the first trimester moment? Aren't you 13
> weeks and 3 days today? Okay so I have been keeping up. And I double-checked
> on your blog. So isn't that right? Aren't you one trimester down? Okay I
> need a hobby.
>
> CONGRATULATIONS!!
>
> Cindi

Carolyne, one of my friends at the daycare is due in June a month
before you!! Smile

Im following her pregnancy too! So do you
automatically know your going to have a c-section?? Its wild because i
saw a twin birth on baby story the other day and she had hers
vaginally!! Im just assuming your having a c-section?? I can't wait
til you have your babies!!! This is so exciting!!

Clarice

Glad to hear your nausea is better.

whodunit · Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 508

agent starling wrote:
> On Jan 18, 11:38 am, "Cindi - HappyMamatoThree"
> wrote:
>> Didn't you just officially pass the first trimester moment? Aren't you 13
>> weeks and 3 days today? Okay so I have been keeping up. And I double-checked
>> on your blog. So isn't that right? Aren't you one trimester down? Okay I
>> need a hobby.
>>
>> CONGRATULATIONS!!
>>
>> Cindi
>
> Carolyne, one of my friends at the daycare is due in June a month
> before you!! Smile

Im following her pregnancy too! So do you
> automatically know your going to have a c-section?? Its wild because i
> saw a twin birth on baby story the other day and she had hers
> vaginally!! Im just assuming your having a c-section?? I can't wait
> til you have your babies!!! This is so exciting!!
>
>
> Clarice
>
> Glad to hear your nausea is better.

Actually, that was one of the first questions I asked my OB--"I guess
twins means an automatic c-section, huh?" and to my surprise, she said,
"Not necessarily!"

She said it depends on how far along I am (aiming for at least 38 weeks,
like Maya) and which position the babies are in. If everything is
optimal, then I can try for vag birth. If not, c-section...the only bad
thing about this is that she said I would HAVE to have an epidural,
regardless of delivery, and delivery would be in the operating room,
just in case (wah, so much for the hotel-like delivery room like we had
with Maya). Sad

I really REALLY do not want an epidural. I've had back injuries over the
years, and been diagnosed with degenerative disks in the past, and
that's supposed to be a bad thing for epi's--plus my sister had one with
each of her kids, and they both went bad--I've got
a lot in common with my sister as far as medical stuff and I'd really
rather not take a chance. Kinda wish we could do the KC #3 delivery and
avoid the OR all together! Smile

We'll see how things go as I get further along. Regardless, whatever it
takes to get these little ones into the world safely is what I'll do.

Oh, and as far as c-sections go, there's a couple things I HATE when I
watch them on Baby Story, Birth Day, etc. on cable--that stupid sheet
in front of the mother so she can't see anything, and her being
'crucified' with her arms stuck down!! Ack! I want to know what's going
on!! I want to see my babies as they enter this world!! I don't want
my arms restrained so that I can't touch them when they are shown to
me!! I actually have had nightmares about this. :*( :*(

Anyways, I'm praying that I can avoid the epidural and the OR and that
the babies will be delivered naturally and safely at just the right time.

Carolyne in TX

agent starling · Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 271

On Jan 18, 3:24 pm, whodunit wrote:
> agent starling wrote:
> > On Jan 18, 11:38 am, "Cindi - HappyMamatoThree"
> > wrote:
> >> Didn't you just officially pass the first trimester moment? Aren't you 13
> >> weeks and 3 days today? Okay so I have been keeping up. And I double-checked
> >> on your blog. So isn't that right? Aren't you one trimester down? Okay I
> >> need a hobby.
>
> >> CONGRATULATIONS!!
>
> >> Cindi
>
> > Carolyne, one of my friends at the daycare is due in June a month
> > before you!! Smile

Im following her pregnancy too! So do you
> > automatically know your going to have a c-section?? Its wild because i
> > saw a twin birth on baby story the other day and she had hers
> > vaginally!! Im just assuming your having a c-section?? I can't wait
> > til you have your babies!!! This is so exciting!!
>
> > Clarice
>
> > Glad to hear your nausea is better.
>
> Actually, that was one of the first questions I asked my OB--"I guess
> twins means an automatic c-section, huh?" and to my surprise, she said,
> "Not necessarily!"
>
> She said it depends on how far along I am (aiming for at least 38 weeks,
> like Maya) and which position the babies are in. If everything is
> optimal, then I can try for vag birth. If not, c-section...the only bad
> thing about this is that she said I would HAVE to have an epidural,
> regardless of delivery, and delivery would be in the operating room,
> just in case (wah, so much for the hotel-like delivery room like we had
> with Maya). Sad

>
> I really REALLY do not want an epidural. I've had back injuries over the
> years, and been diagnosed with degenerative disks in the past, and
> that's supposed to be a bad thing for epi's--plus my sister had one with
> each of her kids, and they both went bad--I've got
> a lot in common with my sister as far as medical stuff and I'd really
> rather not take a chance. Kinda wish we could do the KC #3 delivery and
> avoid the OR all together! Smile

>
> We'll see how things go as I get further along. Regardless, whatever it
> takes to get these little ones into the world safely is what I'll do.
>
> Oh, and as far as c-sections go, there's a couple things I HATE when I
> watch them on Baby Story, Birth Day, etc. on cable--that stupid sheet
> in front of the mother so she can't see anything, and her being
> 'crucified' with her arms stuck down!! Ack! I want to know what's going
> on!! I want to see my babies as they enter this world!! I don't want
> my arms restrained so that I can't touch them when they are shown to
> me!! I actually have had nightmares about this. :*( :*(
>
> Anyways, I'm praying that I can avoid the epidural and the OR and that
> the babies will be delivered naturally and safely at just the right time.
>
> Carolyne in TX- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

I wouldn't think with back injuries or back problems you could even
have the epidural? But i guess with a c-section you would have to
have something. I know i hate the idea of not being able to see the
babies (just like you say on birth story, birth day etc..) and that
stupid sheet would pee me off too!! :0 I hope you have the delivery
you wish for!! Smile

I really don't understand why they have to put that
sheet up anyways. This one lady i saw the other day the doctor asked
her during her c-section if she could see the babies so there must
have been a mirror where she could see them coming maybe??? You could
ask about that? I will keep you in my prayers it goes smoothly when
the time comes!!

Clarice

whodunit · Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 508

agent starling wrote:
> On Jan 18, 3:24 pm, whodunit wrote:
>> agent starling wrote:
>>> On Jan 18, 11:38 am, "Cindi - HappyMamatoThree"
>>> wrote:
>>>> Didn't you just officially pass the first trimester moment? Aren't you 13
>>>> weeks and 3 days today? Okay so I have been keeping up. And I double-checked
>>>> on your blog. So isn't that right? Aren't you one trimester down? Okay I
>>>> need a hobby.
>>>> CONGRATULATIONS!!
>>>> Cindi
>>> Carolyne, one of my friends at the daycare is due in June a month
>>> before you!! Smile

Im following her pregnancy too! So do you
>>> automatically know your going to have a c-section?? Its wild because i
>>> saw a twin birth on baby story the other day and she had hers
>>> vaginally!! Im just assuming your having a c-section?? I can't wait
>>> til you have your babies!!! This is so exciting!!
>>> Clarice
>>> Glad to hear your nausea is better.
>> Actually, that was one of the first questions I asked my OB--"I guess
>> twins means an automatic c-section, huh?" and to my surprise, she said,
>> "Not necessarily!"
>>
>> She said it depends on how far along I am (aiming for at least 38 weeks,
>> like Maya) and which position the babies are in. If everything is
>> optimal, then I can try for vag birth. If not, c-section...the only bad
>> thing about this is that she said I would HAVE to have an epidural,
>> regardless of delivery, and delivery would be in the operating room,
>> just in case (wah, so much for the hotel-like delivery room like we had
>> with Maya). Sad

>>
>> I really REALLY do not want an epidural. I've had back injuries over the
>> years, and been diagnosed with degenerative disks in the past, and
>> that's supposed to be a bad thing for epi's--plus my sister had one with
>> each of her kids, and they both went bad--I've got
>> a lot in common with my sister as far as medical stuff and I'd really
>> rather not take a chance. Kinda wish we could do the KC #3 delivery and
>> avoid the OR all together! Smile

>>
>> We'll see how things go as I get further along. Regardless, whatever it
>> takes to get these little ones into the world safely is what I'll do.
>>
>> Oh, and as far as c-sections go, there's a couple things I HATE when I
>> watch them on Baby Story, Birth Day, etc. on cable--that stupid sheet
>> in front of the mother so she can't see anything, and her being
>> 'crucified' with her arms stuck down!! Ack! I want to know what's going
>> on!! I want to see my babies as they enter this world!! I don't want
>> my arms restrained so that I can't touch them when they are shown to
>> me!! I actually have had nightmares about this. :*( :*(
>>
>> Anyways, I'm praying that I can avoid the epidural and the OR and that
>> the babies will be delivered naturally and safely at just the right time.
>>
>> Carolyne in TX- Hide quoted text -
>>
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> I wouldn't think with back injuries or back problems you could even
> have the epidural? But i guess with a c-section you would have to
> have something. I know i hate the idea of not being able to see the
> babies (just like you say on birth story, birth day etc..) and that
> stupid sheet would pee me off too!! :0 I hope you have the delivery
> you wish for!! Smile

I really don't understand why they have to put that
> sheet up anyways. This one lady i saw the other day the doctor asked
> her during her c-section if she could see the babies so there must
> have been a mirror where she could see them coming maybe??? You could
> ask about that? I will keep you in my prayers it goes smoothly when
> the time comes!!

Yeah, I've got a list of things to ask the anesthesiologist when that
time comes. I'm not sure what the epidural requirements are--with Maya
I was able to walk around, sit in a rocker, etc. and I don't want to
be confined to a bed flat on my back...I've never needed surgery on my
back, but there have been times over the years when I've been down with
back pain for a week or so because the pain was so great. Sad

I used a mirror with Maya, and it was absolutely fascinating, like it
was happening to someone else...DH of course turned totally white
watching (his skin is pretty dark, LOL) so I don't think he'd be any
help at all describing what was happening in detail. Wink

In fact, he's
already asked if I want my sister with me if I have to have a c-section!
I wouldn't mind, he was a bit useless during Maya's birth. Smile

A mirror would be fine, and no sheet, a non-screwed up epidural, and
loose arms...my idea of a good c-section. Smile

I'd like to enjoy the
little ones immediately after birth this time around since I didn't get
to with Maya

Thanks, Clarice! Smile

Carolyne in TX
>
>
> Clarice

Cindi - HappyMamatoThree · Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 740

> A mirror would be fine, and no sheet, a non-screwed up epidural, and loose
> arms...my idea of a good c-section. Smile

I'd like to enjoy the little ones
> immediately after birth this time around since I didn't get to with Maya

The sheet's required typically because it is part of the sterile field. With
Ian his epidural was perfect. I got to see him right after he was born but
because he was so little he went straight to the NICU. They did stop at the
family waiting room and let Rachel see him on the way to the NICU so I was a
happy Mama.

Cindi

>
> Thanks, Clarice! Smile

>
> Carolyne in TX
>>
>>
>> Clarice

whodunit · Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 508

Cindi - HappyMamatoThree wrote:
>> A mirror would be fine, and no sheet, a non-screwed up epidural, and loose
>> arms...my idea of a good c-section. Smile

I'd like to enjoy the little ones
>> immediately after birth this time around since I didn't get to with Maya
>
> The sheet's required typically because it is part of the sterile field. With
> Ian his epidural was perfect. I got to see him right after he was born but
> because he was so little he went straight to the NICU. They did stop at the
> family waiting room and let Rachel see him on the way to the NICU so I was a
> happy Mama.

"Activist" (LOL) that I am, if the demand this, then I will demand a
clear sheet be used, dadgumit!! Smile

I'll bring my own drop cloth or
shower curtain. Smile

>
> Cindi
>
>
>> Thanks, Clarice! Smile

>>
>> Carolyne in TX
>>>
>>> Clarice
>
>

Cindi - HappyMamatoThree · Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 740

"whodunit" wrote in message $Rg1.73@nlpi068.nbdc.sbc.com...
> Cindi - HappyMamatoThree wrote:
>>> A mirror would be fine, and no sheet, a non-screwed up epidural, and
>>> loose arms...my idea of a good c-section. Smile

I'd like to enjoy the
>>> little ones immediately after birth this time around since I didn't get
>>> to with Maya
>>
>> The sheet's required typically because it is part of the sterile field.
>> With Ian his epidural was perfect. I got to see him right after he was
>> born but because he was so little he went straight to the NICU. They did
>> stop at the family waiting room and let Rachel see him on the way to the
>> NICU so I was a happy Mama.
>
> "Activist" (LOL) that I am, if the demand this, then I will demand a clear
> sheet be used, dadgumit!! Smile

I'll bring my own drop cloth or shower
> curtain. Smile

Okay I want the photos of you stomping onto the labor floor with your
sterile clear shower curtain. Because that would be a picture worth a
thousand words. =-)

Thank you for the giggle

Cindi

>>
>> Cindi
>>
>>
>>> Thanks, Clarice! Smile

>>>
>>> Carolyne in TX
>>>>
>>>> Clarice
>>

Aly · Joined: 20 Jan 2008 Posts: 8

OMG!!!!

Ok, most of you won't know me or remember me so I apologise for
butting in here, but I know both Caroline and Clarice will know me Wink

I saw some bits on AIParenting, and thought I'd double check my facts
and I'm SO TOTALLY DELIGHTED for you both!!!! I'm so over the moon Smile

I can't believe that after all these years, the gangs doing it all
over - here's a kicker - I'm also pregnant again ! I'll be 19 weeks
tomorrow!!!! Anyway girls, my email addy is alarholm@gmail.com - get
in touch!!!!

Aly - Mother to IVF/ICSI twins Ryan Scott & Taryn Heather born 27 June
1999
Expecting number 3 - "squidge" - 16the June 2008
Founder of alt.infertility.parenting

Cindi - HappyMamatoThree · Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 740

"Aly" wrote in message @s19g2000prg.googlegroups.com...
> OMG!!!!
>
> Ok, most of you won't know me or remember me so I apologise for
> butting in here, but I know both Caroline and Clarice will know me Wink

> I saw some bits on AIParenting, and thought I'd double check my facts
> and I'm SO TOTALLY DELIGHTED for you both!!!! I'm so over the moon Smile

>
> I can't believe that after all these years, the gangs doing it all
> over - here's a kicker - I'm also pregnant again ! I'll be 19 weeks
> tomorrow!!!! Anyway girls, my email addy is alarholm@gmail.com - get
> in touch!!!!

Aly, OMG congratulations!!! I can't believe the "original" two are about to
be 9 and about to be big siblings to a new kidlet. Are the simply OVER THE
MOON!?!?!?!?!?!

Oha I want an update Miss Aly!

I am so very happy for you.

Cindi

>
> Aly - Mother to IVF/ICSI twins Ryan Scott & Taryn Heather born 27 June
> 1999
> Expecting number 3 - "squidge" - 16the June 2008
> Founder of alt.infertility.parenting
>
>
>

Cindi - HappyMamatoThree · Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 740

"Aly" wrote in message @s19g2000prg.googlegroups.com...
> OMG!!!!
>
> Ok, most of you won't know me or remember me so I apologise for
> butting in here, but I know both Caroline and Clarice will know me Wink

> I saw some bits on AIParenting, and thought I'd double check my facts
> and I'm SO TOTALLY DELIGHTED for you both!!!! I'm so over the moon Smile

>
> I can't believe that after all these years, the gangs doing it all
> over - here's a kicker - I'm also pregnant again ! I'll be 19 weeks
> tomorrow!!!! Anyway girls, my email addy is alarholm@gmail.com - get
> in touch!!!!

Aly, OMG congratulations!!! I can't believe the "original" two are about to
be 9 and about to be big siblings to a new kidlet. Are the simply OVER THE
MOON!?!?!?!?!?!

Oha I want an update Miss Aly!

I am so very happy for you.

Cindi

>
> Aly - Mother to IVF/ICSI twins Ryan Scott & Taryn Heather born 27 June
> 1999
> Expecting number 3 - "squidge" - 16the June 2008
> Founder of alt.infertility.parenting
>
>
>

agent starling · Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 271

On Jan 20, 9:20 am, Aly wrote:
> OMG!!!!
>
> Ok, most of you won't know me or remember me so I apologise for
> butting in here, but I know both Caroline and Clarice will know me Wink

> I saw some bits on AIParenting, and thought I'd double check my facts
> and I'm SO TOTALLY DELIGHTED for you both!!!! I'm so over the moon Smile

>
> I can't believe that after all these years, the gangs doing it all
> over - here's a kicker - I'm also pregnant again ! I'll be 19 weeks
> tomorrow!!!! Anyway girls, my email addy is alarh...@gmail.com - get
> in touch!!!!
>
> Aly - Mother to IVF/ICSI twins Ryan Scott & Taryn Heather born 27 June
> 1999
> Expecting number 3 - "squidge" - 16the June 2008
> Founder of alt.infertility.parenting

OMG Aly!! Your preggers???? How cool!!!! Smile

Yep i gave birth on
January 2nd (what a way to start the new year!! HUH??) LOL We named
him Asher Cornelius. He is the most precious baby!! We feel so
blessed!! Congrats on your news!! Please stay here a while ok???

Clarice

Aly · Joined: 20 Jan 2008 Posts: 8

> OMG Aly!! Your preggers???? How cool!!!! Smile

Yep i gave birth on
> January 2nd (what a way to start the new year!! HUH??) LOL We named
> him Asher Cornelius. He is the most precious baby!! We feel so
> blessed!! Congrats on your news!! Please stay here a while ok???

I really don't qualify for this board hun - (feel bad writing this...)
This was a surprise natural conception... I did write my email addy in
the original mail - so please, please stay in touch. I have loads of
messengers too that I'm always on!

Hope to hear from you soon Smile

Aly - Mother to IVF/ICSI twins Ryan Scott & Taryn Heather born 27
June
1999
Expecting number 3 - "squidge" - 16th June 2008
Founder of alt.infertility.parenting

Cindi - HappyMamatoThree · Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 740

"Aly" wrote in message @l1g2000hsa.googlegroups.com...

> OMG Aly!! Your preggers???? How cool!!!! Smile

Yep i gave birth on
> January 2nd (what a way to start the new year!! HUH??) LOL We named
> him Asher Cornelius. He is the most precious baby!! We feel so
> blessed!! Congrats on your news!! Please stay here a while ok???

>I really don't qualify for this board hun - (feel bad writing this...)
>This was a surprise natural conception... I did write my email addy in
>the original mail - so please, please stay in touch. I have loads of
>messengers too that I'm always on!

Oh no you absolutely "qualify." Surprise pregnancies after having to battle
IF are also successes. We love them one and all and cheer them on one and
all.

Welcome Aly. Don't ever feel like you aren't one of us.

Cindi

>Hope to hear from you soon Smile

>Aly - Mother to IVF/ICSI twins Ryan Scott & Taryn Heather born 27
>June
>1999
>Expecting number 3 - "squidge" - 16th June 2008
>Founder of alt.infertility.parenting

Carolyne? I was just wondering how your u/s went. Update us when you can! April Mommy to Abby (10-02)

Carolyne - What did Maya say when you told her it was twins?

Carolyne? Just wondering Cindi

How are you feeling Carolyne??? Haven't seen too many posts from anyone this weekend. How are you feeling btw?? Clarice edd January 10, 2008

Carolyne, how are you feeling? Gabookworm??? Haven't seen you all update in awhile. Just wondering about you both. I hope i am not forgetting anyone. I have preggo brain right now. Clarice