Expectant parent club! Where the pregnant people hang out.

[Shireshome]

RFF: Glad to hear you finally have your mind eased, I really am sorry you had to go through all that. It is the number one reason I keep as far away from doctors as possible during pregnancy. Don't get me wrong, they have their role, I had an emergency and used a doctor with my first one, I just like to keep it as an emergency only option.

rcentner: Sounds like you are very close, have you ever heard of eating a "labor salad"? I've heard and read a lot about it, I'm planning on trying it about a week from now. I always enjoy pregnancy and never complain about it but DD coming 10 days late really was pushing it LoL. Supposedly the "active" ingredient is the romaine lettuce which is said to contain natural pitocin and IF you are really ready to go it stimulates labor. Here is the recipe: Either way, a salad can never hurt!
Half a cup of Romaine lettuce
Half a cup of watercress
Half a cup of red cabbage (I’m not putting this one in as I don’t eat cabbage very much and I am afraid it would give the baby colic) Instead I will use half a cup of parsley because I know this is a labor stimulator. Also parsley is full of iron and I have been told in helps with post partum hemorrhage (I have a problem with hemorrhaging). NOTE: Parsley should never be eaten in large amounts by women who are not close to their due date as it really will start labor, ready or not.

Many women put a balsamic on it, but from what I have read this make no difference, use whatever dressing you want. Another thing is that those amounts are for a single serving most women who have had success with this eat a whole lot more the half a cup of everything. I will probably eat it through the day.

To all the women who are close, best wishes for an easy labor and happy pushing!!

 

[happytxchick]

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Oh my gosh! You are practically half-way there! I want to know what you are doing that I'm not doing & I want to know NOWWWWW! lol

I'm going for a long walk. Check back with y'all later.

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

Wow. Just wow. I'm blown away by how much baby "stuff" there is out there and how much it costs.

What is your success with finding good used baby stuff such as cribs, furniture, and such?

 

[suzettex5]

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I have found everything I need/want in thrift stores and re-sale shops. Garage sales are also a good place to find things that arent too old or beat up for a good price. Craigs List has lots of baby stuff, and sometimes you can even find stuff in the 'Free' section that is still very serviceable and nice. Beware of cribs that look older due to rail safety issues and old lead paint, and there is the ever present danger of bed bugs, so wash any and all clothing and bedding in hot water before bringing it in the house, and use disinfectant on crib mattress's (yeah, I'm a tiny bit paranoid about bed bugs! can u tell?

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Of course, friends and family are usually a great source of baby stuff too! Most moms are happy to give or loan you some of the big ticket items (be sure to take good care of them though) like cribs, play pens, swings, changing tables, and high chairs. Try not to skimp on a stroller- you will use it ALOT and will want comfort and convience, as well as a good long life out of it. DONT buy a used car seat- it just isnt a good idea. Maybe you could use one from someone you know, but be sure it is safe, never been in an accident, and is up to date on safety features since they change so often.

If you happen to have free time, get online and join/sign up any baby and baby goods sites you can find (best to have a junk email or alternate email address for those kind of things) to get free stuff and always sign up for coupons at baby food sites and formula sites if your going to formula feed. Alot of companies will even send you free, full size samples if you send a hand written letter or even an email telling them you are considering using their brand and would like a sample.

I think 'American Baby' will also send you a free one year subscription to their magazine, and no comitment to buy another year is required (please let me know if they have changed this policy, it used to be free but I havent had it in a while).

If you find any great deals, be sure to let us all know!! Happy hunting!!

 

[kelseygirl707]

Well, been having BH contractions off and on all day. Today I have been feeling more Wet down there, so DH made me call L&D when he got home at 3pm, they told me to come in and get checked. It wasn't Amniotic fluid, my muscus has just gotten more watery. They did a non stress test on me, and apparently my uterus is irritable, I was contracting the whole time, big ones every 6 minutes or so, and little ones off and on in between, but Nurse said this could last weeks, or it could be the start of labor. Twords the end of the non stress test I was starting to get a lot of back pain with the contractions, but they were still considered weak, so they sent me home, now for the last two hours I have been contracting and they were getting more painful, but now they seem to be tapering off, I just walked at least a mile, but they seemed to be weakening, so I came home. Oh and they checked me, only 1-2 cm and 50% effaced

. I just wish they would keep going once they start!

Now I think they have quit completley.

 

[mickeymousears]

I am VERY secretly 7 weeks... We've had infertility issues, and my last pregnancy ended in a miscarriage... so we are holding our breath for the magic 12 weeks to come as quickly as possible!!!

 

[Shireshome]

Congradulations, and my very best wishes for a healthy full term baby. Remember eat healthy, get lots of sleep, walk away from anything that stresses you, drink plenty of water, and stay far far away from artificial sweeteners: splenda, sweetnlow, nurtasweet anything containing aspartame or labaled "sugar free" (including diet soda).

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

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[KlaHaYa Gardens]

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Just sort of guessing we won't be hearing from you for a few days . . .

 

[rcentner]

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awe...sounds like you are having it rough! What I think are my contractions only happen sporadically, my dr is still laughing at the fact that I am not sure whether or not I am having contractions. She assured me that I would know before I got to be 10cm, lol. Thought about you last night when I was uncomfortable, seems like the checking always brings on some discomfort. She asked me yesterday if I wanted her to "strip my membranes" and thanks to you guys I knew what she meant, but declined. I figure I am not overdue so no need to rush nature (plus someone on here said it was not the nicest feeling). I was surprised that she offered that when I am not even at my due date yet.

happytxchick....ummm...the only thing I can think I am doing is working, idk...try standing on your feet for 10-12 hours a day. no, on second thought, don't, it sucks. I was thinking that maybe if I climb on a real nice horse today maybe that will break my water or stimulate stuff. But then I wouldn't want to ruin my saddle if my water breaks

suzettex - garage sales are GREAT! Lots of people around here are selling baby clothes for 50 cents a piece. Some people put out some not so nice stuff, but most of them put out some really nice stuff that looks like it was never worn. I have gotten a lot of cool stuff from garage sales...I got a diaper genie (that I definatley was not gonna buy for $25/30) for 2 dollars, a changing pad with cover (from babies r us) for $3, the book what to expect the 1st year for 50 cents! and then I had gone to that garage sale where all you could fit in a bag for $5.
craigslist has some stuff, but I found around here people want too much for stuff. I was thinking about buying a changing table, but the CL people want waaayyyy to much for a used table. I found the same with maternity clothes. I check the free stuff everyday...ya never know!

Shiresome - thanks for the tip! I must go get some salad fixins! I have been thinking about trying some of the wives tales, but I don't dare eat anything spicy since my heartburn is terrible and with my luck I would just end up miserable with heartburn and no baby boy!

and to all of you.....I was thinking yesterday how there are a lot of things I have learned from you guys that I would not have known otherwise and how much I really appreciate everyone on here and your good advice and listening and sharing skills. funny how a chicken website could be so instrumental to my pregnancy! so thanks guys