U.S. Mommies To Be

[lisaf]

the one you pictured actually was one that I read was not recommened (this was told to me by a die-hard car seat safety person... the kind of person who believes in rear-facing until age 4 if that makes sense ) What I was told is that the one you pictured can compress and shift in an accident, bunch up behind the head and push the chin to the chest which can impair breathing.
Not trying to argue, just sharing what I was told about them. I don't follow every safety recommendation out there or else I'd go nuts so there's no judging here!

 

[heyyady]

We had one of those also but it was during the winter months...it would be hot in the summer

This one is called a summer snuzzler- supposed to make the seats cooler

Lisa- these were examined and approved by their neonatologist before we brought the girls home, so I feel pretty good about them- I did give up the sling style carriers though after the horror stories. I'm not using NAY carriers other than their seats and my arms until they are, oh, in college!

 

[Sweet_Mama]

I wanted to let everyone know that Maggie and I are finally at home and doing well. Neither of us ever exhibited any symptoms of infections and were treated proactively as our blood tests had shown elevated levels of white blood cells and something else I can't remember.

The hardest part was that Maggie had to be on an IV and then I was discharged first, but stayed with her in the Pediatric unit (not the NICU), which was quite uncomfortable to stay in overnight for someone who has just given birth, especially since I was alone, sore, exhausted, and stressed out.

I'll really have to write out an entire birth story... one that outlines the birth process and a separate one that outlines everything that went wrong because it was such a miserable experience... just one that had an awesome outcome with a perfect baby.

We are working on the whole sleeping thing, but last night was only our first night at home. She eats like a champ... I've never had a baby take to breast feeding so well like she has and that makes things so much easier. I'm engorged right now, so that bites, lol, but she doesn't seem to care.

I'm so excited for everyone that has already delivered and is about to deliver. It's been a wonderful few months and a you are all a wonderful group of women to have been hanging out with.

Finally, pictures:

https://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h110/sweetmamags/Maggieafewhoursold.jpg

https://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h110/sweetmamags/Maggiewideeyes.jpg

https://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h110/sweetmamags/IrishMaggie.jpg
For those of you who don't know, my DH is from England (born and raised), but his parents were both Irish. I found this t-shirt and took this picture for most of his huge Irish family. Maggie is also named after his mum.

 

[heyyady]

Oh my goodness, just look at those cheeks! I just want to pinch them!

 

[southerngal2]

She's adorable!
I want to pinch her cheeks!

 

[Sweet_Mama]

Aw, thanks ladies. The pictures make her look like a chubby little thing, but she's only 7 pounds+ and long and skinny. We're not sure if her eyes are blue yet or not, but I think they are. I really hope she keeps my husband's dark hair as all the rest of my babies have my mousy blond hair.

 

[JNA]

Congratulations SweetMama and Rosie

I have been in the hospital since Tue because of bp. They wanted to induce me then but I refused so have been monitored closely. I have until Wed morning to get lo out or they are inducing no questions asked.

Gosh I've missed you ladies no one could find the charger to my laptop so no internet for me

 

[luckyme225]

JNA I didn't want to be induced either because I wanted to see what labor would be like starting on it's own. When they sent me straight from my NST/ ultrasound to the hospital to be induced I was nervous I would be strapped to a bed again but it really went nicely. They only made me be monitored every other hour for a hour because my blood pressure. Hope baby decides to come on it's own and your blood pressure lowers.

 

[southerngal2]

I was just thinking of you JNA! Wondering what was going on.
Hope your BP evens out or you go in to labor soon.

 

[blessedmomma]

jna- prayed for you

sweet mama- adorable punkin

 

[Sweet_Mama]

Aw, JNA, sorry you are stuck there at the moment. I hope your LO arrives soon so you can snuggle and recover. Hugs.

 

[lisaf]

aw congrats sweet mama!
Thinking of you JNA! Hope it goes well and you don't have to be induced!

 

[MissFox]

So adorable sweetmama!
Hope all goes smoothly and labor starts on its own!!!! Thinking of you JNA and tganks for keeping us updated!!!

First camping trip with Rosie- she's a CHAMP!!

 

[Soph22]

sweet mama- she's a cutie!

good luck JNA! hope little one decides to come soon

 

[bbygurl719]

Congratz on the new babiies and goodluck JNA. Heres my 15w3d pic!!

 

[bbygurl719]

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[JohnsPrincess]

Hi ladies! I'm back to join you once again...hopefully this time with a sticky baby. I should be due around Feb 4th. Got my blood test this morning and am just waiting for my call back so that they can give me my referral!

 

[southerngal2]

Hi!
Congrats!

 

[Mother of 4]

Hey ladies...did anyone experience back labor and for how long...what did it feel like. I really think I've been in back labor since yesterday morning...I just took some pain meds but this back pain is horrible

 

[blessedmomma]

cute bump bbygurl719

congrats johnsprincess!

mother of 4- i havent personally had back labor, but have heard its horrible. i hope you get some comfort soon.