*Baby Corner*

[Marilyn. 340]

Thanks so much for your thoughtful words and advice. I'll definitely work on finding a means to let go of some of this fear and stress.

Throwing ice cubes at the sink might prove fruitful Someone else mentioned they have a co-worker who does this to relieve tension.

Im a big fan of bath stuff, especially salts and fizzies. You can get a ton of faboo bath goodies at the dollar store (try Dollar Tree if you have one nearby). Even though I cant soak in a long hot bath like I want, a sweetly-scented one is still a treat.

And they say baby starts building their sense of smell about now. He/she will recognize familar scents after birth. Im going to have the only little boy addicted to green tea bath soap, but at least he'll be easier to soothe.

i heard that you couldn't take bubble baths while pregnant.... or you had to be careful what type of bubble bath stuff you use...

[churipu 4]

Thanks so much for your thoughtful words and advice. I'll definitely work on finding a means to let go of some of this fear and stress.

Throwing ice cubes at the sink might prove fruitful Someone else mentioned they have a co-worker who does this to relieve tension.

Im a big fan of bath stuff, especially salts and fizzies. You can get a ton of faboo bath goodies at the dollar store (try Dollar Tree if you have one nearby). Even though I cant soak in a long hot bath like I want, a sweetly-scented one is still a treat.

And they say baby starts building their sense of smell about now. He/she will recognize familar scents after birth. Im going to have the only little boy addicted to green tea bath soap, but at least he'll be easier to soothe.

i heard that you couldn't take bubble baths while pregnant.... or you had to be careful what type of bubble bath stuff you use...

Actually I just remembered my doc told me the same thing when I was pregnant, better to avoid bubble baths or bath in general

[Dr. Obvious 49]

Mine told me not to take them after I had the baby because of some weird concern that lochia would get in the water and on my nipples and would give the baby some disease if I breastfed.

I was never given any advice either way during pregnancy.

[Lyuba 0]

Ladies, you have been very helpful. Thank you so much!

Now I know that I am not the only one with a baby who has a wet back when he pees.

[Saddle Bronc 124]

I am so ready to be done being pregnant. I hurt everywhere, I can't walk right, it hurts to get in and out of the car, I am so tired because I can't sleep and every time I eat I feel like I am going to throw up. I hope these next few weeks fly by.

Sorry to complain...

Im right there with ya sister. I tried to get out of the car the other night and had to sit right back down LOL. We have a cavalier, so its kind low to the ground and really hard to haul your 'bucket' outta that bucket seat.

A seat-raiser (one of those wedge-pillow things) would have been a good investment. Some cars such as VW's, Volvos, Saabs have a seat-angulation adjustment (unfortunately, no US-made Chevy, Pontiac or Ford does) on driver's seat.

[Saddle Bronc 124]

It's good to read diaper tips!

Well just wanted to post so no one wondered if I was in labor yet, lol. Tomorrow is Suj's birthday, maybe we'll get a bday present for him or maybe baby wants his own bday.

Eh, you did know Kavi would have gotten his dad's COUNTRY's b'day today?

[yassmine2878 1]

Thanks so much for your thoughtful words and advice. I'll definitely work on finding a means to let go of some of this fear and stress.

Throwing ice cubes at the sink might prove fruitful Someone else mentioned they have a co-worker who does this to relieve tension.

Im a big fan of bath stuff, especially salts and fizzies. You can get a ton of faboo bath goodies at the dollar store (try Dollar Tree if you have one nearby). Even though I cant soak in a long hot bath like I want, a sweetly-scented one is still a treat.

And they say baby starts building their sense of smell about now. He/she will recognize familar scents after birth. Im going to have the only little boy addicted to green tea bath soap, but at least he'll be easier to soothe.

i heard that you couldn't take bubble baths while pregnant.... or you had to be careful what type of bubble bath stuff you use...

That's usually only if you've lost your plug or are leaking blood/fluid. Some doctors have different ideas, but from the research I did, there is no danger in bathwater unless you've had one of the above 3 problems. Ive got sensitive skin sometimes, so I tend to shy away from bubble bath unless its very mild. But Id be in serious trouble if I werent allowed to take baths. All my life, every time I take a shower, I fall. I have terrible balance. No amount of anti-slip grips or shower seats has yet to prevent my clumsiness.

[Marry American 0]

Thanks so much for your thoughtful words and advice. I'll definitely work on finding a means to let go of some of this fear and stress.

Throwing ice cubes at the sink might prove fruitful Someone else mentioned they have a co-worker who does this to relieve tension.

Im a big fan of bath stuff, especially salts and fizzies. You can get a ton of faboo bath goodies at the dollar store (try Dollar Tree if you have one nearby). Even though I cant soak in a long hot bath like I want, a sweetly-scented one is still a treat.

And they say baby starts building their sense of smell about now. He/she will recognize familar scents after birth. Im going to have the only little boy addicted to green tea bath soap, but at least he'll be easier to soothe.

i heard that you couldn't take bubble baths while pregnant.... or you had to be careful what type of bubble bath stuff you use...

MarilynP-How are you doing?

I never heard that you can not take bubble baths while being pregnant. Has anyone else heard that you can't? It seems like when I take a jacuzzi bath, our little girl moves less for the day. I think it places me in such a relaxed state that she becomes totally relaxed as well. Maybe crazy thinking, but it seems like it.

I saw new ultrasound pics of our baby. They were not as good as the first pictures taken. As a matter of fact they look awful. She kept moving during the process. She kept placing her hand on her head and then back down. She was not sucking her fingers, but she kept sucking something with her lips and tongue. It was funny. She weighs 1 pound 13 ounces. I've gained 17 pounds so far during pregnancy. I guess I have 10 pounds left to gain (hopefully just 10). When does the baby start gaining a pound a week?

[yassmine2878 1]

Thanks so much for your thoughtful words and advice. I'll definitely work on finding a means to let go of some of this fear and stress.

Throwing ice cubes at the sink might prove fruitful Someone else mentioned they have a co-worker who does this to relieve tension.

Im a big fan of bath stuff, especially salts and fizzies. You can get a ton of faboo bath goodies at the dollar store (try Dollar Tree if you have one nearby). Even though I cant soak in a long hot bath like I want, a sweetly-scented one is still a treat.

And they say baby starts building their sense of smell about now. He/she will recognize familar scents after birth. Im going to have the only little boy addicted to green tea bath soap, but at least he'll be easier to soothe.

i heard that you couldn't take bubble baths while pregnant.... or you had to be careful what type of bubble bath stuff you use...

MarilynP-How are you doing?

I never heard that you can not take bubble baths while being pregnant. Has anyone else heard that you can't? It seems like when I take a jacuzzi bath, our little girl moves less for the day. I think it places me in such a relaxed state that she becomes totally relaxed as well. Maybe crazy thinking, but it seems like it.

I saw new ultrasound pics of our baby. They were not as good as the first pictures taken. As a matter of fact they look awful. She kept moving during the process. She kept placing her hand on her head and then back down. She was not sucking her fingers, but she kept sucking something with her lips and tongue. It was funny. She weighs 1 pound 13 ounces. I've gained 17 pounds so far during pregnancy. I guess I have 10 pounds left to gain (hopefully just 10). When does the baby start gaining a pound a week?

Round about the 3rd trimster they start gaining 1/2 to 1 oz a day. Some babies gain more, others less, most just even it out over time. I think it's mommy who's supposed to gain about a pound every coupla weeks overall. We're you underweight before pregnancy? If so, I can understand why your doc is wanting you to gain some more weight, but most docs are happy as long as you dont lose any more.

[EsOrEnNa 0]

@bubble baths.. yup that a big no no.. it can cause a infection in late pregnancy.. cuz of all the soap and germes.. and after birth too cuz lots of womans are cut, ripped and sore down there.. my doc told me not to take baths at all until she gives me the OK.. (my scar got infected when D was about 3weeks old and i need new stiches.. took me 5mo to heal.. btw she stiched it up without any pain meds.. OUCH did that HURT!!)

[Marry American 0]

Thanks so much for your thoughtful words and advice. I'll definitely work on finding a means to let go of some of this fear and stress.

Throwing ice cubes at the sink might prove fruitful Someone else mentioned they have a co-worker who does this to relieve tension.

Im a big fan of bath stuff, especially salts and fizzies. You can get a ton of faboo bath goodies at the dollar store (try Dollar Tree if you have one nearby). Even though I cant soak in a long hot bath like I want, a sweetly-scented one is still a treat.

And they say baby starts building their sense of smell about now. He/she will recognize familar scents after birth. Im going to have the only little boy addicted to green tea bath soap, but at least he'll be easier to soothe.

i heard that you couldn't take bubble baths while pregnant.... or you had to be careful what type of bubble bath stuff you use...

MarilynP-How are you doing?

I never heard that you can not take bubble baths while being pregnant. Has anyone else heard that you can't? It seems like when I take a jacuzzi bath, our little girl moves less for the day. I think it places me in such a relaxed state that she becomes totally relaxed as well. Maybe crazy thinking, but it seems like it.

I saw new ultrasound pics of our baby. They were not as good as the first pictures taken. As a matter of fact they look awful. She kept moving during the process. She kept placing her hand on her head and then back down. She was not sucking her fingers, but she kept sucking something with her lips and tongue. It was funny. She weighs 1 pound 13 ounces. I've gained 17 pounds so far during pregnancy. I guess I have 10 pounds left to gain (hopefully just 10). When does the baby start gaining a pound a week?

Round about the 3rd trimster they start gaining 1/2 to 1 oz a day. Some babies gain more, others less, most just even it out over time. I think it's mommy who's supposed to gain about a pound every coupla weeks overall. We're you underweight before pregnancy? If so, I can understand why your doc is wanting you to gain some more weight, but most docs are happy as long as you dont lose any more.

No problem with weight gain or being underweight. I am so much bigger this time around. I think she is already pretty big. I am a little concerned about how much bigger she can get with 15 weeks left.

[Marry American 0]

@bubble baths.. yup that a big no no.. it can cause a infection in late pregnancy.. cuz of all the soap and germes.. and after birth too cuz lots of womans are cut, ripped and sore down there.. my doc told me not to take baths at all until she gives me the OK.. (my scar got infected when D was about 3weeks old and i need new stiches.. took me 5mo to heal.. btw she stiched it up without any pain meds.. OUCH did that HURT!!)

WOW! It is so relaxing. I have to see my doctor again on friday to go over ultrasound results, I will ask her what she thinks. I guess now more bubble baths for a while.

OUCH IS RIGHT

What formula do you think is best for those of you that have already had your babies?

Edited January 27, 2008 by i adore you

[Lyuba 0]

Ouch, Anne. Why did they do it to you?

[Jonesie 1]

Hey everyone!

It's been a while since I've been here, but long story short Gavin was born on December 24th (Christmas Eve) at 5:42pm. My contractions started on their own the night before and continued to that day. I went in to the hospital and I was scheduled to be induced. My contractions stalled so I was put on Pitocin and that's when the pain became unbearable. I got the epidural and thank the Lord for that, because I ripped horribly during pushing (I had so many stitches no one would tell me the exact number), my placenta would not come out (it was so high up the doc had to physically reach in and pull it out) and then I would not stop bleeding (they had to reach up in me again to remove the blood clots).

It was all worth it though. My husband and son just light up my life. Breastfeeding is going great, and we're thinking about another child within the next two years.

My avatar photo was taken yesterday and I plan to update that frequently.

[sara535 15]

He's a cutie, he looks really alert! I love that hair

Congratulations