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[AndreaFlorida]

Jason's grandpa goes home today....not much they can do from here on out but his heart rate is only 49 right now...an thats when up and moving...soooo PRAYERS still Jason is going to NOT be okay when something happens.....PRAYERS!! But we are going home for him to be more comfortable etc. so thats a good thing as he wouldn't make it through surgery. FINALLY found out that the hospital has WIFI lol its WTF netword!

 

[Kahlan83]

Andi. I'm sorry to hear about Jason's Grandpa. Had something similar happen with my own a few years ago. sometimes in this kind of situation instead of praying for god to make him better, we have to pray for him to bring the suffering some peace....especially with how old and how much in pain he's in. The best we can hope for is that God takes him home so he's not sick and hurting any longer. I'm sorry if that seems hard. We're kind of praying right now for my Father-in-law to find peace as well....he has very bad Alzemiers and can't even remember how to walk anymore.... I wish there was a cure for it instead. Human diseases are horrible and I really wish that we all could just never have to experience any of them. My heart is with you in this tough time though...I really wish he was strong enough to go through the surgery...

My papa was 86 and his lungs were at like 25% their normal capacity. He was tired and just wanted to be with my gramma (who had died 4 years before) so we all just spent some good time with him and make sure our last memories were good ones...then after he'd seen us all and had spent some time, they took him off the respirator and gave him morphine so that he'd sleep until his heart finally gave out but he wasn't in pain and we're all thankful for that. I will pray that God is with your family during this sad time.

Welcome Nicole! Wow...8 kids.... My hubby wants 3 and we're 23 weeks into pregnancy #2. I couldn't even imagine losing a baby...I'm so sorry for your previous losses. I've never had a miscarriage, at least not one I've known about for sure. Doctor thinks I might have had one a year ago March but we didn't have anything to confirm it for sure. I have PCOS and this baby was a surprise because we were only officially diagnosed in Feb and got preggo in March....Very lucky and I thank god every day for this miracle. I'm not religious...more spiritual but I believe in the power of prayer.

Steph...I'm glad that the bleeding has slowed down. I wish we could have been cursed with something other than what we are. I'm still holding out for you to have another little bean..one that's sticky!

Jenn.... 2 months already...wow. Time flies.

Tanya...how are you and Emma doing? Hope your recovering well. It takes some getting used to when you have a c-section because you don't realize how much you use those abdominal muscles until now. Josh had to do the laundry for weeks because I wasn't allowed to lift anything heavier than the baby...but it heals quickly. My scar was barely noticeable even after the surgery. the wonders of modern medicine.

Well I haven't any migraines since that last one a few weeks ago so it must have just been a hormone flux...but it turns out that I have hemorrhoids. From what I've looked up online they're only first degree but they still hurt. I didn't get them with Matty at all...this pregnancy is certainly a lot different. lol. Oh and I'm finally showing! I'll take a picture this evening and post it for you and I'll put one from Matty's pregnancy to compare. I"m a lot rounder than I was last time at almost 6 months. and you know, I haven't even gained any real weight...I've been jumping between the same 5 lbs. I'm going to have to ask the Dr. on the 20th if that's ok... I just find I have so much pressure on my stomach I can't eat as much as I could before...but baby is still kicking like crazy. Still have a little bit of morning sickness every once in a while but it's usually right when I wake up and it's not every day.

Josh has made me re-do our budget because we barely made every payment this month and we're not bad off so now we're budgeting the money we have left after we pay bills because we're obviously spending more then we should and if something comes up...we have no money for it...but the good thing is that with this new budget we can go on a little babymoon in October to Niagara falls. I'm so looking forward to it....we havn't been on a couples trip in like 4 years.

Amanda! Where are you girl...we miss you....

Brooke I really hope your doing ok. Dont forget about us we're always here for you if you need to vent so don't be a stranger.

Ashe....Miss you too, guess everything is crazy busy with trying to find a new house and everything.

Well there is my big long winded update. Off to make dinner. Love you all ladies and always thinking of you!

 

[AmandaBaby]

Sorry I've been so MIA!!
About to finish my lunch break now but I will do my absolute best to get on tonight and reply! I've missed so much thinking of you all though and sending my love xxxx

 

[armymama2012]

Well now I am having hot flashes, insomnia, lots of gas, terrible pain in my knees, and I swear I sweat 2x easier now. Argh...hope this isn't AF coming with a vengeance!

 

[calebsmom06]

He will be a month and a half on Sat. So not quite 2 months yet, and I want him to stay little! I am loving this every minute, I dont even mind getting up every 2-3 hours Its all out of love I dont want to refer to him as 2 months until he is 2 months lol, I know im crazy but it makes me sad cause he will prob. be my last unless we have some miracle financially, babies are expensive! And I am hoping that this last bill I got in the mail today of the portion the insurance didnt cover and what was OVER the 1500 I pre-paid is it! This one is 658, last week I got one for 116 and one for 19.68. I really hop this is it....I am rambling I know, sorry:/ I am debating wether Cameron needs his formula changed from similac to similac sensitive or if I should wait a little longer, he has been getting gas since we came home from the hospital. Sometimes are worse than others but I hate when he cries from it Gripe water does seem to work wonders but I dont want to have to keep giving it to him, I will usually just give it right before bed time to help him sleep.
Mandy-Niagra Falls sounds awesome!!!! I hope you get to make that trip And as long as you are eating and your baby is growing as he should then the doc should be ok with the lack of weight gain, you had changed your eating habits when you got preggers right?
Amanda- so nice to hear from you! How is everything?? We need a bump pic!

 

[Kahlan83]

Mandy-Niagra Falls sounds awesome!!!! I hope you get to make that trip And as long as you are eating and your baby is growing as he should then the doc should be ok with the lack of weight gain, you had changed your eating habits when you got preggers right?

well not entirely. I'm trying to eat better but I think it's more because I can't eat as much as I could before. I get full a lot quicker than last time I was pregnant. I"m gonna ask him anyway to at least put my mind at ease.

 

[waiting2012]

Hello All...
So glad to be PAD FREE!!! WHOOHOO!!! ... called the doctor and let him know and his nurse was happy to hear it...10 days of bleeding was enough for me... LOL... I'm sure it was just the evacuation of previous contents, but dang, I'm happy its done and over with!

Mandy--Sounds like a good trip you've got planned! I hear ya about the budget stuff..With Jason going to school again this fall, we have made both of ourselves aware that when we get his loan and grant money after school starts--house payments, taxes and vehicles are to be took care of first. That will just leave the electric, gas and water as the only monthly expence to worry about plus the rental payments on the fridge and a/c.. Those are managable when there aren't other bills to worry about.

Nicole--I hope those are preggo symptoms for you! That would be awesome! I'm not sure I could handle 8, but like I said before--I commend anyone who wants that many kiddos!

Amanda--been missing you hun! Can't wait to see pics again!

Tanya--hope your feel good, and Emma isn't keeping you up to much!

Jenn--How is Cam doing? From the pics on FB, he's cuter and cuter everyday!

Ashe--how are you sweetie?? Haven't heard from ya in a bit.. Won't be long and your little one will be here soon too!

Brooke--Many hugs hun!, take whatever time you need, but don't forget we are here for you hun!

Andi--Did Jason's popie go home? I know its hard knowing that they will probably have a very limited time with you, but cherish each moment hun...

A lady in our choir found out her mother has stomach cancer--stage 4. Its been hard listening to her talk about her mom--her grandma's live with her parents and she lives with them too and helps to take care of them all--It makes me teary when I think of it because my dad has been having difficulities too, and I wish I could be there to take care of him, especially when tomorrow is not guaranteed for anyone--but they live in Kansas and I can't just move or get them to move here. I know one day I'll get the call my dad has passed, and I'm not sure I'm quite ready for that call yet..

I'm going to grab my lunch and eat, and do my games... By the way--Jenn..Welcome to the DARKSIDE... I'll be sure to send ya bubbles...LOL

 

[Kahlan83]

so here are the pics I promised.

First one is from today, the second one is when I was at about the same place in my pregnancy with Matty

 

[Kahlan83]

Wouldnt let me post both so here is the one from my first pregnancy

I feel bigger this time

 

[waiting2012]

Girls make us gals get bigger faster I think Mandy! Love the pics hun! Too Cute!!

About to head home, numbers are down, and its been a LONG week... UGH... I am rather enjoying the sharp pains in my left ovarian side..Damn cyst... So glad to head out the door...

Talk to everyone monday! (Can't guarantee that I will be somewhere with good wifi--and we are getting the bunkbeds tomorrow!!)

 

[AndreaFlorida]

all for a boo! Oh well.....I'm done TTC and in a way very happy with that decision Hope you all are doing well.....we are still in TN...and gonna have hamburgers for dinner yummmm....talk to you ladies later on an hope things are going well for each of you!

 

[Affyash]

Heeeeellllllloooooo my loves! Long time no talk!

There is so much to respond to, I'll try to be brief so I don't bore you all!

Steph, again, my heart goes out to you in every way possible. It sounds like you are holding strong and being as positive as you can be right now. I still believe your time will come and I don't think you will make it to next year without getting your sticky bean. Big hugs and love your way dear!

Tanya I hope you're doing well with that little precious bundle love you have! And I hope you're feeling better too. I know how rough it can be. I just hope you're not having any complications. It's so much easier to deal with when it heals how it should. Love ya!

Jenn Cameron is so cute, I want to see more pics of those chubby cheeks! So sucks you had to go back to work but at least you have 3 days off sometimes and can spend lots of time back to back with him. Hang in there mama, it will get easier. I don't think there's any harm in switching him to the sensitive formula anyway, it's just the proteins are partially broken down already so it's easier on their tummies. That's the only difference I know of though!

OK, I had so much more to write, and then I had to put out some fires at work...I am going to go home now and get back on tonight to finish my thoughts! Love you girls!

 

[armymama2012]

Ok now I am moody and my mouth is hungry but my stomach says no. Nearly slapped DH this morning because he squeezed my side to wake me and it caused me to start cramping.

 

[AndreaFlorida]

Well....I have eggwhite CM which I NEVER have....but I'm not O'ing I did an OPK?!?!?!

 

[Affyash]

Hey girls I just wanted to get on because I said I would. It's 10:45 and we just got done getting everything ready for the sale tomorrow. I am so beat, it's not even funny. I'll get on tomorrow for sure and finish my update. Love you all, hope you sleep well!

 

[armymama2012]

Well I dont know what is going on because i just checked my CM and I got a lot of EWCM and it was super stretchy. We BD'd tonight. Is this a sign?

 

[AndreaFlorida]

Thats a sign of ovulation

 

[armymama2012]

But I already ovulated! I am on 7 DPO.

 

[AndreaFlorida]

Weird same thing happened to me this cycle and I was 8dpo when I had the EWCM an now today 9 dpo I duno whats going on but I'm "leaking" on my underwear LOL

 

[armymama2012]

Lol I haven't had that much. Insomnia has my chart all messed up I think.