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?Mamas & Mamas to Be: Weekly Check-in?
Hawaii Nestie Mommies
MauidAims - Kai Adam - 02.16.08
MrsNFB - Sean Patrick - 10.11.08
kauai_luv - Waianuhea - 04.04.09
kshiz - Ella Juliet - 04.04.09
VanceandLori - Brooke Jillian - 05.15.09
Mrs.HulaHunnie - Jaylee Emiko - 06.11.09
Mrs.Ziz - Bella Kailani - 07.24.09
Hawaiian Honey - Matthew Sebron (Matty) - 08.07.09
MrsWinter - Ashton Christopher - 08.14.09
MyDay1708 - Alexa Leilani - 09.09.09
missaloha - Ellery Lin Ka'imilani- 9.13.09
MrsNJSwimmer - William (Billy) - 11.10.09
Trieulam - Kiptyn and Kylie - 11.12.09
MrsPresley - Annalise Rebecca - 11.12.09
HulaLove - Elyse (Elle) - 12.14.09
Hawaii Nestie Due Dates
January 2010
February 2010
2.02.10 - Girl ? Married2MrWright
2.11.10 ? Girl ? Sanae78
2.14.10 ? Baby ? SirenSong
2.23.10 ? Baby ? Mauiwedding08
March 2010
3.18.10 ? Boy ? JaysgirlJulie
3.29.10 ? Baby ? Lola808
April 2010
04.26.10 ? Boy ? lisakeiko
May 2010
5.3.10 ? Twin Boys ? redshoegirl
5.11.10 ? Girl ? liubride510
5.16.10 ? Baby ? inamra
June 2010
6.16.10 ? Baby ? rwright5
July 2010 7.22.10 ?Baby ? RobynLee
7.25.10 ? Baby ? lelekay
Any additions to these lists? Post updated due dates or gender reports here.
(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO?
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share?
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up?
(4) How long were you TTC before getting PG? Did you chart, use OPKs, etc. or just do it the old fashioned way?
(5) Winter's here (for most of us, at least)...what's your favorite cold weather item to wear these days? For mamas - how are you keeping baby warm? Buntings, sweaters, coats, etc.? BONUS: PIP or link.
(6) Biggest craving these days...what is it?
(7) Do/will you wear your baby? If so, what do/will you use?
(8) Visitors during L&D....yay or nay? If you had visitors how many and who were they?
(9) For TTCers: Which cycle are you on? Where in the cycle are you? What, if anything, are you doing to have success TTCing?
(10) For mommies: are you doing pics with Santa? If so, bonus for PIPs.
BONUS: PIP of your bump or LO or for TTCers...link to your chart!
Re: ?Mamas & Mamas to Be: Weekly Check-in?
(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO?
33w1d
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share?
Feeling okay. Not sleeping well at night anymore...I am basically up every two hours...to pee...leg cramps...back ache...can't breathe...you name it.
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up?
I have my first non-stress test at Labor and Delivery tomorrow....I see my OB and endocrinologist next week.
(4) How long were you TTC before getting PG? Did you chart, use OPKs, etc. or just do it the old fashioned way?
Two months TTC. Charted 2 months prior to that and was using OPKs too. Then addded the CBEFM and got KU the second cycle with it (while still charting, etc. and timing BMS). We got very lucky!
(5) Winter's here (for most of us, at least)...what's your favorite cold weather item to wear these days? For mamas - how are you keeping baby warm? Buntings, sweaters, coats, etc.? BONUS: PIP or link.
Unfortunately it's been REALLY cold here (in the teens and twenties) which is not normal for us. I have a couple of pre-preg sweaters that fit and my mom made me a fleece coat that fits my bump (since all of my wool coats won't button up over it). I usually add a pashmina/wrap to warm my neck/chest. I have one maternity sweater and I think it's cute. It's sort of fuzzy like angora and has little sequins and bead embellishments which makes it festive for this time of year:
My biggest issue right now is shoes. My boots are no longer comfy and they are usually what I wear in the winter. So I have been wearing slip-on leather flats without socks, but BRRR! It's too cold! Trouser socks aren't much help and kind of make my feet swell in a funny way (where the band is I get a swelling "line").
(6) Biggest craving these days...what is it?
Dealing with GD means I cannot give into my cravings at all. That said, I have managed to find ways around them...like buying mini ice cream sandwiches that meet my carb requirements, splitting a slice of cheesecake with DH (again sticking to my carb alotment), etc. I found a thin crust pizza made with white sauce and chicken that fits the bill. Basically I have to find things that satisfy my craving while still being under the carb load I am allowed for a meal or a snack. I really wanted fish and chips last night, but that's a no-no. So I will be sure to have them after Libby's born!
(7) Do/will you wear your baby? If so, what do/will you use?
We plan to wear baby, especially in the first 6 months or so. We made our own version of the Moby and have registered for an Ergo. We do have a snap 'n' go stroller frame that I got second-hand for $30 and will use it sometimes, but I bet not that often.
(8) Visitors during L&D....yay or nay? If you had visitors how many and who were they?
Just J, my mom and doula will be invited to L&D. My MIL wants to drive out, but I am not comfortable with her being there. She can be overly dramatic and make a situation all about her and neither of us want that during L&D. J and I agree we'll call her AFTER the baby is born and then she's welcome to come to the hospital to visit.
(9) For TTCers: Which cycle are you on? Where in the cycle are you? What, if anything, are you doing to have success TTCing?
(10) For mommies: are you doing pics with Santa? If so, bonus for PIPs.
BONUS: PIP of your bump or LO or for TTCers...link to your chart!
I'll post my 33 week pic later....
TTC/PG Blog | Mommy Blog
(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO? 30w, 1day
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share? feeling good, my glucose test was great, even better than the time I had it done when I wasn't pregnant about 10 months ago (part of the many tests I had done to rule out PCOS). I started probiotics and grapefruit seed extract to hopefully help me pass the group b test.
Kind of slowing down (things take longer than usual, like walking upstairs, getting ready for the day, rolling over (haha), etc.) We are having a big holiday party tomorrow night with about 30 guests, I had to call in the help (my sister for baking and set up tomorrow and MIL cleaned while she was here over the weekend) to make sure it all gets done.
I am also going to prenatal yoga 1-2 times a week. I love it.
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up? can't believe I have to go in every 2 weeks. I was able to set it up so I get the last appt. of the day and just kind of breeze in to do the blood pressure, pee in a cup, weight check. So happy they were understanding about my work schedule.
(4) How long were you TTC before getting PG? Did you chart, use OPKs, etc. or just do it the old fashioned way? I was charting for over a year but we were preventing for a while. When it became obvious that I wasn't ovulating we quit preventing because we wanted to make sure we took advantage of any spontaneous O. I started going to regular acupuncture and added traditional chinese herbs in the last 3 months before my first ovulation (which lead to this pregnancy). Oh, and I also did 3 sessions of Mayan abdominal massage.
(5) Winter's here (for most of us, at least)...what's your favorite cold weather item to wear these days? For mamas - how are you keeping baby warm? Buntings, sweaters, coats, etc.? BONUS: PIP or link. I love the long sleeve shirts from the gap and still just wear my northface puffy vest over them (it doesn't zip). I also love the funnel sweater from the gap
at home I LIVE in the sweater pants (non-maternity) from Target (Merona I think??). They are SO soft and comfy. I bought 3 pairs!
hopefully there won't be any more cold snaps in the PNW b/c I never did buy a maternity coat.
(6) Biggest craving these days...what is it? no cravings
(7) Do/will you wear your baby? If so, what do/will you use? I have a moby, an ergo (the beautiful grey one with embroidered stars), and a serena and lily pouch/sling.
(8) Visitors during L&D....yay or nay? If you had visitors how many and who were they? nope. not interested in entertaining or being entertained.
(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO? 25 weeks, 2 days
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share?
Things are going well. Felt my first BHs in the past couple weeks, which was very interesting. Still able to move freely, exercise and hike, but definitely starting to feel slightly limited by my belly. People are openly commenting on the pregnancy belly now, too, which is exciting.
We're also getting in our last bits of pre-baby travel -- just got back from a relaxing few days at a fancy Kona resort (DH was working, I was lounging) and planning another Kauai trip for January.
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up?
Early Jan for the GD test.
(4) How long were you TTC before getting PG? Did you chart, use OPKs, etc. or just do it the old fashioned way?
No charting, no OPKs, just a good fun time. We got pregnant a couple months after going off the pill.
(5) Winter's here (for most of us, at least)...what's your favorite cold weather item to wear these days? For mamas - how are you keeping baby warm? Buntings, sweaters, coats, etc.? BONUS: PIP or link.
No cold weather here. If you check out my bump PIP, you'll see what I'm wearing these days.
(6) Biggest craving these days...what is it? None.
(7) Do/will you wear your baby? If so, what do/will you use?
Sure.... I got a Moby and a Dr Sears baby sling. Also getting an Ergo, which will be perfect for taking the LO around when we hike or travel.
(8) Visitors during L&D....yay or nay? If you had visitors how many and who were they?
Maybe just my mom, not sure how I feel about seeing the ILs, even though I love them. I also have a friend who's an OB resident, so if somehow she were there, I'd welcome her in even though my doctor isn't a teaching doc... it's really good to have her insights about stuff, and she is very honest about everything from a medical perspective (e.g., what's a good idea, what's not, how certain things/requests backfire and/or are viewed by doctors).
BONUS: PIP of your bump or LO or for TTCers...link to your chart!
Here I am last week (24 weeks) at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel in Kona:
(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO? 14 weeks
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share? still felling good. I think I am more tired in the 2nd tri than I was the 1st one.
I had a appt yesterday and received my H1N1 and she told me that since I have IVF I have an 18% higher chance in having a preemie than a normal pg. So that has me scared:( Oh and she also told me that me and anyone who would be caring for baby would need a tdap booster...anyone else heard this??
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up? Jan 5th just regular then big u/s 3 weeks later
(4) How long were you TTC before getting PG? Did you chart, use OPKs, etc. or just do it the old fashioned way? we tried for 15 cycles before seeking the help of an RE and had IVF on cycle 17. And yes we charted, used OPK's and every other method I found mentioned on the internet
(5) Winter's here (for most of us, at least)...what's your favorite cold weather item to wear these days? For mamas - how are you keeping baby warm? Buntings, sweaters, coats, etc.? BONUS: PIP or link. Right now I can still wear my swaters and coats...pants is my only problem
(6) Biggest craving these days...what is it? the last few days it has been homemade cookies and I am not much of a baker so this craving is driving me nuts:(
(7) Do/will you wear your baby? If so, what do/will you use? I am going to try but we will probably equally use the stroller and the wrap
(8) Visitors during L&D....yay or nay? If you had visitors how many and who were they? HELL no they can wait in the waiting room until baby arrives and we have a little family time...then I will let MH go get them.
(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO? 21 weeks and counting...eek!
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share? The baby is starting to kick hard enough to see from outside. It's a little freaky but also kind of fun to watch.
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up? Next appointment is another routine prenatal on Friday. No exciting stuff for us.
(4) How long were you TTC before getting PG? Did you chart, use OPKs, etc. or just do it the old fashioned way? No charting or OPKs, just timed things to happen when I thought I was ovulating. My cycles are pretty regular so it was fairly easy to predict. It took about 4 months before getting PG.
(5) Winter's here (for most of us, at least)...what's your favorite cold weather item to wear these days? For mamas - how are you keeping baby warm? Buntings, sweaters, coats, etc.? BONUS: PIP or link. We're nice and toasty here in Hawaii but we'll be on the mainland next week so I'm kind of lost trying to figure out what to buy to stay warm. I don't want to spend a ton of money on new sweaters and other cold weather items for a week long trip but at the same time, I want to be warm and comfortable!
(6) Biggest craving these days...what is it? I always crave different stuff. It was ramen a few days ago.
(7) Do/will you wear your baby? If so, what do/will you use? Yes, but not sure what we'll use yet.
(8) Visitors during L&D....yay or nay? If you had visitors how many and who were they? I'd probably be most comfortable with just my husband.
BONUS: PIP of your bump or LO or for TTCers...link to your chart!
I need to get John to take a pic of my bump for me!!
(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO? 8w3d
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share? Well, I had severe hives for about 5 days this past week. It was terrible. I had hives a quite a bit as a teenager, mostly around puberty. I had a million allergy tests back then, but they could never find anything. Now my doctor thinks that my body just reacts strongly to major hormone changes. Luckily, they are cleared up (for now!) Let's hope they stay that way!
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up? Not until Jan. 4. We also scheduled our genetic screening ultrasound this past week for in January.
(4) How long were you TTC before getting PG? Did you chart, use OPKs, etc. or just do it the old fashioned way? We TTC for 4 months. It was my first month charting when we conceived. I was also using OPKs.
(5) Winter's here (for most of us, at least)...what's your favorite cold weather item to wear these days? For mamas - how are you keeping baby warm? Buntings, sweaters, coats, etc.? BONUS: PIP or link. I have a white wool coat from J. Crew that is my absolute favorite! I like that I can pair it with any color scarf/hat set (and I have many!), since it is white. I love J. Crew for coats, as you can get them with Thinsulate, and they carry talls for almost all their coats (I can't stand it when the sleeves aren't long enough).
(6) Biggest craving these days...what is it? Peppermint ice cream! I've been eating a small bowl every night. I swear, it immediately makes the nausea go away! Good thing it's in season (I don't know WHAT I'll do after Christmas when they stop making it!).
(7) Do/will you wear your baby? If so, what do/will you use? I'd like to get some sort of sling, but I haven't really researched this yet. I'm interested to read everyone else's answers.
(8) Visitors during L&D....yay or nay? If you had visitors how many and who were they? I can't imagine having anyone there except MH and my sister. Although, I know my ILS will probably WANT to be there, I don't know if I can handle that! I guess this is something we'll have to discuss when it gets closer.
(9) For TTCers: Which cycle are you on? Where in the cycle are you? What, if anything, are you doing to have success TTCing?
(10) For mommies: are you doing pics with Santa? If so, bonus for PIPs.
BONUS: PIP of your bump or LO or for TTCers...link to your chart!
Hey Lori, can you change my info to Twins - Boys?
(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO? 20 weeks, 3 days - we're over halfway there, woohoo!
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share? The big news (as you all already know) is that we're having BOYS!!!
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up? Let's see...I have a checkup on Dec 30 and a followup ultrasound (just so they can get measurements on one twin's heart - they couldn't get a good enough view before) on Dec 31.
(4) How long were you TTC before getting PG? Did you chart, use OPKs, etc. or just do it the old fashioned way? The first time, it happened on the first cycle. The second time, it took five cycles (six, if you include the non-TTC cycle after the miscarriage). I charted and used OPKs.
(5) Winter's here (for most of us, at least)...what's your favorite cold weather item to wear these days? For mamas - how are you keeping baby warm? Buntings, sweaters, coats, etc.? Heh, well it's actually summer here, so I'm all about keeping cool right now!
(6) Biggest craving these days...what is it? Ice cream and dill pickles. Not together (although I actually have considered it), but both of those things.
(7) Do/will you wear your baby? If so, what do/will you use? No - I don't think I could wear two babies at once successfully. However, we will get two carriers so we can each wear one at the same time if we don't feel like taking the stroller somewhere.
(8) Visitors during L&D....yay or nay? Hell to the no. There will be no one in that room aside from me, Ben, and the necessary medical staff. I don't need friends and family seeing my vajayjay in that condition.
Ack... my little one is seven months already. . . time is going by SO quickly
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share?
I don't know why, but Brooke has been getting up in the middle of the night for no.reason. As soon as you pick her up, she falls right back to sleep until you put her down in her crib again. . .she has been STTN since she was 2 months and is not waking to feed or to be changed. What gives?!
Feeling tired
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up?
Going back to the pedi. for H1N1 f/u at the end of the month
(4) How long were you TTC before getting PG? Did you chart, use OPKs, etc. or just do it the old fashioned way?
Didn't "TTC"-- at least, intentionally.
(5) Winter's here (for most of us, at least)...what's your favorite cold weather item to wear these days? For mamas - how are you keeping baby warm? Buntings, sweaters, coats, etc.? BONUS: PIP or link.
I WISH it were a little colder here in Hawaii! Ughhhh it's so humid and hot.
(( We dress B in long sleeved onesies and long pants at night
(6) Biggest craving these days...what is it?
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Hehe, not PG but I like any and all types of sweets
(7) Do/will you wear your baby? If so, what do/will you use?
We bought a Moby wrap but only used it once or twice. We've used the Bjorn a few times... maybe like 5 times total.
(8) Visitors during L&D....yay or nay? If you had visitors how many and who were they?
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Just Vance until B was out. Then everyone came to visit
(9) For TTCers: Which cycle are you on? Where in the cycle are you? What, if anything, are you doing to have success TTCing?
(10) For mommies: are you doing pics with Santa? If so, bonus for PIPs.
We did a free Santa pic at Walmart and will most likely do another one...
BONUS: PIP of your bump or LO or for TTCers...link to your chart!
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(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO?
she's 5 weeks old today!
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share?
still pretty exhausted and adjusting to my new "sleep schedule"
she's starting to coo quite a bit now, it's pretty cute!
she's also able to hold her head up for a few seconds during tummy time on the boppy
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up?
no appointments for a while. she is going to meet her great grandma for new year's though!
(4) How long were you TTC before getting PG? Did you chart, use OPKs, etc. or just do it the old fashioned way?
we started TTC in March 2008 and she was conceived in Feb 2009. i charted and used OPKs for 7 months and then we sought help in Nov 2009. i was anovulatory so we started with femara, an oral follicle stimulating drug. our first cycle i just took that and we tried timed intercourse...got a BFN so the 2nd time i took the femara again but then the doctor gave me an injection of hCG to trigger ovulation and that did the trick!
(5) Winter's here (for most of us, at least)...what's your favorite cold weather item to wear these days? For mamas - how are you keeping baby warm? Buntings, sweaters, coats, etc.? BONUS: PIP or link.
not really going out much in the cold to be honest, trying to keep A away from all the germs! (she already got a cold from daddy). when we do go out for quick errands, we just dress her in long sleeves, pants, cap, socks, and then bundle her up in a blanket.
(6) Biggest craving these days...what is it?
not PG anymore, but totally craving ice cream all the time
(7) Do/will you wear your baby? If so, what do/will you use?
I've used the moby a little bit so far but not a lot. Also have a maya wrap that I plan to use
(8) Visitors during L&D....yay or nay? If you had visitors how many and who were they?
at first I didn't want anyone there except MH but in the end we allowed my mom to be there. she was very unobtrusive and just sat at the sidelines basically. we also had a semi-professional photographer present to capture everything (she's a nestie trying to get into photography)
(9) For TTCers: Which cycle are you on? Where in the cycle are you? What, if anything, are you doing to have success TTCing?
(10) For mommies: are you doing pics with Santa? If so, bonus for PIPs.
nope. with all the germ-y kids sitting on Santa's lap and DD being unvaccinated, we're going to pass this year. next year we'll do it though
BONUS: PIP of your bump or LO or for TTCers...link to your chart!
1 month pics - she wouldn't stay awake!!!
Jaime & Brent
Oahu, Hawaii | Sept. 9, 2005
My Food Blog - Good Eats 'n Sweet Treats
(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO?
31w6d
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share?
Nothing new...just anxious for her to turn head down. She's still breech, as far as I can tell.
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up?
Next week. After that one I think I'm going every 2 weeks.
(4) How long were you TTC before getting PG? Did you chart, use OPKs, etc. or just do it the old fashioned way?
We were TTC for 4 months, got pg on my 3rd cycle. I was very irregular so I charted and used OPKs.
(5) Winter's here (for most of us, at least)...what's your favorite cold weather item to wear these days? For mamas - how are you keeping baby warm? Buntings, sweaters, coats, etc.? BONUS: PIP or link.
I heart Uggs! I'm still wearing my regular coat but I only button the top button. It's warm enough with layers, though.
(6) Biggest craving these days...what is it?
No cravings really. But I like sweets more now than before I was pregnant. I used to be all about crunchy, salty stuff.
(7) Do/will you wear your baby? If so, what do/will you use?
Yes...we got a Moby (thanks again vanceandlori!) and I want an Ergo. I also want a sling, but I think I'm gonna wait until she's born so I can try it out first.
(8) Visitors during L&D....yay or nay? If you had visitors how many and who were they?
No thank you.
1) What week are you in/how old is your LO?
Billy is 5 weeks and 2 days old!
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share?
Feeling more like my old self again - fitting into pre-pg jeans!
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up?
Still have 2 weeks til my OB checkup.
(4) How long were you TTC before getting PG? Did you chart, use OPKs, etc. or just do it the old fashioned way?
old fashioned way... it was our 2nd month of trying - we were really lucky!
(5) Winter's here (for most of us, at least)...what's your favorite cold weather item to wear these days? For mamas - how are you keeping baby warm? Buntings, sweaters, coats, etc.? BONUS: PIP or link.
Bundle Me for the car seat!
For me, it's a pair of matching gloves (I'm famous for losing one glove of a pair!)
(6) Biggest craving these days...what is it?
Coffee!
(7) Do/will you wear your baby? If so, what do/will you use?
I've done it in the Moby wrap a couple of times. DH wants to get an Ergo or something like it.
(8) Visitors during L&D....yay or nay? If you had visitors how many and who were they?
nope - not allowed here due to H1N1 restrictions.
(9) For TTCers: Which cycle are you on? Where in the cycle are you? What, if anything, are you doing to have success TTCing?
n/a
(10) For mommies: are you doing pics with Santa? If so, bonus for PIPs.
FIL used to dress up for the kids in his neighborhood, and he will do that for us next week
We had a cute Santa suit we put him in for pics the other week!
BONUS: PIP of your bump or LO or for TTCers...link to your chart!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/42134895@N06/4190971623/
Maybe this works if I just put the link in?
(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO?
I'm 31 weeks, 4 days.
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share?
Still a little energy-depleted but I think that's due to the fact I have a 2.4 year old I'm doing a million things a day for and who still insists I carry her everywhere.
Had a checkup yesterday and midwife is sure she felt bubby head-down but baby has a lot of room to swim around in there so he/she could flip back up at the moment.
FINALLY found a girl's name we agree on. We've had the boy's name picked out for a long time now. So, that's a relief lol.
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up?
Next appointment in 3 weeks from now.
(4) How long were you TTC before getting PG? Did you chart, use OPKs, etc. or just do it the old fashioned way?
Ol' fashioned way. We were on the 'withdrawal method' (was gonna call it 'pull & pray' but it's not as if we were praying) and basically were of the mindset of "not actively trying but if we get pregnant again, then great!"
(5) Winter's here (for most of us, at least)...what's your favorite cold weather item to wear these days? For mamas - how are you keeping baby warm? Buntings, sweaters, coats, etc.? BONUS: PIP or link.
It's summer here and I'm all about the stretchy, light summer dresses right now. I tend to puff up a little in pregnancy (water retention, oedema <--- not sure if I spelled that right) so I really don't want to wear anything constrictive at all, even pants are too much for me right now.
Maya just gets around in her diaper when at home and it's hot. Sometimes, I take off her diaper and let her run around butt-nekkid but she's left a couple of early Xmas presents for us in the past few weeks (oh the joys of introducing toilet-training).
(6) Biggest craving these days...what is it?
Still craving and eating a lot of fruit (nectarines, peaches, blackberries are the flavour of the month).
Other than that, nothing of note really. Early on I craved pickled onions. For those of you in North America, you might not know what I'm talking about but fish and chip shops here have old fashioned jars of pickled onions on their counters and THOSE are the kinds I craved at the beginning.
(7) Do/will you wear your baby? If so, what do/will you use?
Yeah. I wore Maya a lot, using the ErgoBaby carrier. Plan to do so with this one too...probably more so now that I have a toddler to chase around after.
(8) Visitors during L&D....yay or nay? If you had visitors how many and who were they?
Josh and my mum again.
I'm gonna ask my sister if she wants to come in as she has never attended a birth (well other than the births of her two boys). The limit is two people in the room at a time so, if she wants to, it'll be a case of her and my mum switching from time to time.
Will have to wait and see if the midwife attending the birth will agree to having 3 support people in the room when it comes to the pushing and delivery part. Will all depend on the midwife, her mood at the time etc lol.
With Maya, I had Josh, my mum and my MIL & FIL.
(10) For mommies: are you doing pics with Santa? If so, bonus for PIPs.
Oh I TRIED! The only Xmas pic I have of Maya is when she was around 4 mths old (which I LOVE).
I attempted (knowing my chances of success already but HAD to try eh?) to get her to sit on Santa's lap. However, she simply accepted his offer of his bell, walked around ringing it for a few laps before coming back, opening his white-gloved hand carefully and placing the bell in it. She then grabbed my hand, told Santa "Adios, BYE!" and refused to have anything more to do with him.
As expected lol.
BONUS: PIP of your bump or LO or for TTCers...link to your chart!
Me at 28 weeks...most recent I've got.
She is 3 months old! Well, 14 weeks. (2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share?
Last week I was able to zip up & button my pre-pregnancy jeans! My fat ones, not my skinny ones. But still, it's progress! Yay! (3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up?
Next appointment is Jan. 11. The holidays are big stuff coming up for us! (4) How long were you TTC before getting PG? Did you chart, use OPKs, etc. or just do it the old fashioned way?
Off BCP in July. Charted Sept, Oct and Nov, which is when I got KU! (5) Winter's here (for most of us, at least)...what's your favorite cold weather item to wear these days? For mamas - how are you keeping baby warm? Buntings, sweaters, coats, etc.? BONUS: PIP or link.
We just got a cute Ralph Lauren snow suit! No pics of it yet... It's 3-6 mo and I am afraid she will grow out of it so am debating exchanging it for 6-9 mo. Problem is she fits the 3-6 one EXACTLY and so how long until she grows into the 6-9? Argh! This sizing issue really confounds me! (6) Biggest craving these days...what is it?
Beer. (7) Do/will you wear your baby? If so, what do/will you use?
Oh yes... I am the queen of baby carriers! I have an obsession. Here is what I have and what I think of them. Photos on my blog of most of them, so just scroll back and I'm sure you'll see them all.
Hotslings - I have several, hand me down gifts. I use the black one, size 3, all the time when she was 1-2 months to carry her in a cradle position. Now she is too big for that hold but not yet sitting up on her own, so I don't use it right now.
Moby - Loooooove my black Moby! It is soooo comfortable and lightweight. Once you get how to wrap it, it's a cinch. The downside is that it's a pain to wrap and hard to wrap quickly or when you are out of the house, i.e. baby is in a stroller and starts to cry so you want to pluck her out and throw her quickly in a sling since you are in the middle of a busy sidewalk or jogging trail... Or even when you are taking her out of a car seat and putting her into a sling for a quick trip to the Dr office.The Moby would drag on the ground and be cumbersome to wrap. The Moby is best when you can put it on at home and then walk somewhere as opposed to when you are out and about. Baby Bjorn - We got this as a hand me down gift. My DH likes it so this is what he uses, with the Bjorn cover. It's cumbersome and heavy to me so it's not my choice of carriers to use.
Belle Carrier - This is one of my current favorites! It's so freaking stylish! I got it 1/2 off at Mama Bargains and I admit, I was seduced by the fact that starts us it... I love that it's easy to put on, light weight and very stylish. I take it with me a lot and just wore Alexa in it yesterday for a walk!
Baby Hawk - This is my other current favorite! It's basically like the Belle and Moby in how it works, but unlike the Belle, it ties instead of clips around you. And unlike the Moby, it is very easy to put on. But it's all fabric so it's super comfortable. I got mine at a consignment store for $20!!! I just used it tonight while I was making dinner...
Maya Carrier - I have one that my mom got me second hand but when I tried to use it, Alexa screamed. I plan to try it again because I have heard it's good for hip carry once she can sit up. But my preferance is for carriers that allow you to use 2 shoulders.
With all these carriers, I must say that I still use the Snap & Go a lot. The reason is simple: If she is sleeping when I park, which is most of the time, I would rather let her keep sleeping as oppose to waking her up and putting her in the sling. Also, if I am going to lunch and she is sleeping, then she might sleep through lunch and allow me to eat without holding her! Plus most babies HATE being put into a car seat, so keeping here there is easier to avoid tears. In and out is usually asking for trouble. It's also nice to have a place to put my diaper bag because it's a pain to carry a diaper bag AND a baby sling. Many times I find myself with her in the carrier and pushing the stroller! (8) Visitors during L&D....yay or nay? If you had visitors how many and who were they?
Keep in mind that Labor can last a long time and it's not all pushing. My parents and sister and MIL and two close girlfriends all came into my room the night before when I had the gel to say hi. Many of them came in at some point the next day to say hi too while I had the Pitocin but nothing was happening (DH and I were watching a movie). I ended up having a C section so obviously only DH was there. He was the only one I wanted in the room when the pushing started. Before then, for me, it was just waiting and nothing happening. (10) For mommies: are you doing pics with Santa? If so, bonus for PIPs.
NO!!!! We saw a Santa at the Mall this past weekend and he was soooo gross-looking! Ick! I am not putting my baby on some yucky old man's lap. Especially during flu season! Nasty!
Malia & Dave & Alexa
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?Mamas & Mamas to Be: Weekly Check-in?
Hawaii Nestie Mommies
MauidAims - Kai Adam - 02.16.08
MrsNFB - Sean Patrick - 10.11.08
kauai_luv - Waianuhea - 04.04.09
kshiz - Ella Juliet - 04.04.09
VanceandLori - Brooke Jillian - 05.15.09
Mrs.HulaHunnie - Jaylee Emiko - 06.11.09
Mrs.Ziz - Bella Kailani - 07.24.09
Hawaiian Honey - Matthew Sebron (Matty) - 08.07.09
MrsWinter - Ashton Christopher - 08.14.09
MyDay1708 - Alexa Leilani - 09.09.09
missaloha - Ellery Lin Ka'imilani- 9.13.09
MrsNJSwimmer - William (Billy) - 11.10.09
Trieulam - Kiptyn and Kylie - 11.12.09
MrsPresley - Annalise Rebecca - 11.12.09
HulaLove - Daughter - 12.14.09
Hawaii Nestie Due Dates
January 2010
February 2010
2.02.10 - Girl ? MarriedtoMrWright
2.11.10 ? Girl ? Sanae78
2.14.10 ? Baby ? SirenSong
2.23.10 ? Baby ? Mauiwedding08
March 2010
3.18.10 ? Boy ? JaysgirlJulie
3.29.10 ? Baby ? Lola808
April 2010
04.26.10 ? Boy ? lisakeiko
May 2010
5.3.10 ? Twin Boys ? redshoegirl
5.11.10 ? Baby ? liubride510
5.16.10 ? Baby ? inamra
June 2010
6.16.10 ? Baby - rwright5
July 2010 7.22.10 - Baby - RobynLee
7.25.10 ? Baby - lelekay
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(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO? 9 weeks 1 day
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share? I feel great! I have some minor nausea in the afternoon/early evenings, but nothing unmanageable
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up? December 29, we get to hear the heartbeat!
(4) How long were you TTC before getting PG? Did you chart, use OPKs, etc. or just do it the old fashioned way? 11 months, I charted and used OPK's (except for the month we got pregnant, go figure)
(5) Winter's here (for most of us, at least)...what's your favorite cold weather item to wear these days? For mamas - how are you keeping baby warm? Buntings, sweaters, coats, etc.? BONUS: PIP or link. I bought a new jacket that is a 4 in one jacket from walmart at the Black Friday sale. I'm also wearing a ton of sweaters!
(6) Biggest craving these days...what is it? pizza
(7) Do/will you wear your baby? If so, what do/will you use? I haven't really thought about that yet
(8) Visitors during L&D....yay or nay? If you had visitors how many and who were they? during Labor, that's fine with me as long as I'm not going crazy with pain. Delivery, my husband only.
(9) For TTCers: Which cycle are you on? Where in the cycle are you? What, if anything, are you doing to have success TTCing?
(10) For mommies: are you doing pics with Santa? If so, bonus for PIPs.
(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO? 19w3d
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share? Good but I feel a little nauseous after I eat these days. Its the strangest thing. I'm still waiting to feel the baby. I felt something about a 1.5 weeks ago but nothing since.
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up? Dec 30th with one of the midwives at my ob office. Just a check up/
(4) How long were you TTC before getting PG? Did you chart, use OPKs, etc. or just do it the old fashioned way? We tried for 12 mos. We conceived during our 1st anniversary trip ;-). I carted for about 2 mos. and tried OPKs but it wasn't for me. I also did two cycles of Clomid that made be B-A-N-A-N-A-S so I stopped that. Acupunture did the trick after 3 months of weekly treatments. I have PCOS.
(5) Winter's here (for most of us, at least)...what's your favorite cold weather item to wear these days? A heavy wool coat that my friend lent me since my NorthFace Full length puffer no longer closes over my protruding bump. I also love my scarf, hat and gloves that keep my extremeties toastie in 15 - 30 degree weather!!!
(6) Biggest craving these days...what is it? COOKIES
(7) Do/will you wear your baby? If so, what do/will you use? Yes sometimes. I'm not sure what I will use.
(8) Visitors during L&D....yay or nay? If you had visitors how many and who were they? YAY during labor but only those that can relax me and make be laugh. Only my hubby during delivery. The other visitor during labor would be my Mom and perhaps one of my friends if she's in town
(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO?
Twins are 5 weeks today! Haley is 23 months and 3 days!
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share?
Feeling fine, just super tired. It's all catching up to me.
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up?
Twins had a weight check today and Kiptyn is 9 pounds 3 ounces and Kylie is 8 pounds 5 ounces. They all go back on the 20th of next month!
(4) How long were you TTC before getting PG? Did you chart, use OPKs, etc. or just do it the old fashioned way?
Umm I dont even remember back that far. I guess we did 3 medicated cycles this time around and the 3rd one was our IUI.
(5) Winter's here (for most of us, at least)...what's your favorite cold weather item to wear these days? For mamas - how are you keeping baby warm? Buntings, sweaters, coats, etc.? BONUS: PIP or link.
just lots of blankets, a cover for the car seat and flannel cozy pjs!
(6) Biggest craving these days...what is it?
everything! cookies especially.
(7) Do/will you wear your baby? If so, what do/will you use?
yuppers, i have a beco butterfly and a mei tai, love them both. havent worn them both together though.
(8) Visitors during L&D....yay or nay? If you had visitors how many and who were they?
they wont let anyone but DH in the hospital with you, and i had a c/s. but with Haley my best friend was there, it didnt bother me.
(9) For TTCers: Which cycle are you on? Where in the cycle are you? What, if anything, are you doing to have success TTCing?
(10) For mommies: are you doing pics with Santa? If so, bonus for PIPs.
noppers, Haley screams bloody murder when she seems him! and dont really want to with the twins if I am not going to do it with haley.
BONUS: PIP of your bump or LO or for TTCers...link to your chart!
see the blog...too lazy to pip now! ha. its almost nap time!