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Location: White Mountains of AZ | Well went to the ER Friday for a week of upper abdominal pain, and upon testing, they informed me I was almost 7 weeks pregnant! Bit of a shock... lots to do before she ( I like to think it's a girl  ) comes. So any advice, tips, suggestions of any kind would be so greatly appreciated!
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | scwebster - 2015-10-12 9:39 AM
Holy cow I would say that is a suprise lol. I would have passed out I think. No worries everything will be great! Mine is 9months old now and SO much fun! Good luck and congratulations!
I just started bawling from shock ha... And the DR. just said it so...bluntly lol. As soon as he came back into the room he was like " Well got some results back, and you are very much pregnant!" I asked if he was serious and he just nodded his head and looked at the ground lol. |
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Location: In The Snow, AZ | The book noted above is definitely worth getting. I read it as well. And a gliding chair is what I had. Used it every single day.... And night. When you get farther along, don't be afraid to let people help you. I was very much "if I can still do it, I will". But I think it became discouraging for my husband because he wanted to help and be a part of it. Plus, why not let people do things for you? You have a LIFE in your tummy. Amazing!!! |
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Location: Texas | Congrats! How exciting!
2 years ago my best friend found out she was 5 months pregnant. She had no idea. She had even had back surgery when she was about 3 months along. I guess the doctors missed that one lol. |
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | Well my landlord who is like my adopted mom/grandma is 1) super super excited about this baby and 2) has been there done that with her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. So she is giving me a ton of advice. And I'm always so used to just being able to do things on my own, but she makes sure if I get horse feed, I'm not the one unloading it, and making sure I have crackers. She is being so amazing, not sure what I'd do without her!!! And since I, myself am adopted, the mom who adopted never had kids of her own..Just me but I was already 7 yr old when I came to her. So she doesn't really have a clue! And my adopted parents aren't really talking to me much at the moment at all, so it's nice to have someone I can talk to about all this.... I'm just scared. I want to eat the best things, and exercise and do all this stuff cuz I want this baby to be healthy!!! ahhhhh!!! |
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Location: In The Snow, AZ | QH<3er - 2015-10-13 8:12 AM Well my landlord who is like my adopted mom/grandma is 1) super super excited about this baby and 2) has been there done that with her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. So she is giving me a ton of advice. And I'm always so used to just being able to do things on my own, but she makes sure if I get horse feed, I'm not the one unloading it, and making sure I have crackers. She is being so amazing, not sure what I'd do without her!!! And since I, myself am adopted, the mom who adopted never had kids of her own..Just me but I was already 7 yr old when I came to her. So she doesn't really have a clue! And my adopted parents aren't really talking to me much at the moment at all, so it's nice to have someone I can talk to about all this.... I'm just scared. I want to eat the best things, and exercise and do all this stuff cuz I want this baby to be healthy!!! ahhhhh!!!
I was the same way, wanting to eat the healthiest I could; fruits, veggies, prenatals. Wipe out fast food and coffee. But my body had other ideas... I had bad morning sickness, that was all day sickness. I couldn't keep anything down. Couldn't eat a bite or a sip of water without throwing up almost immediately. Prenatals made it even worse. Oddly enough, McDonald's and iced coffees were the only thing I wouldn't get sick on.... I had an awful diet that ended up in a perfectly healthy, beautiful little girl. If your body allows it, be healthy. If it doesn't, I wouldn't worry too much.
But I am so happy you have someone you are so close with to get advice and help from. Don't stress out too much. You have plenty of time to get ready. |
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | ~BINGO~ - 2015-10-13 8:21 AM
QH<3er - 2015-10-13 8:12 AM Well my landlord who is like my adopted mom/grandma is 1) super super excited about this baby and 2) has been there done that with her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. So she is giving me a ton of advice. And I'm always so used to just being able to do things on my own, but she makes sure if I get horse feed, I'm not the one unloading it, and making sure I have crackers. She is being so amazing, not sure what I'd do without her!!! And since I, myself am adopted, the mom who adopted never had kids of her own..Just me but I was already 7 yr old when I came to her. So she doesn't really have a clue! And my adopted parents aren't really talking to me much at the moment at all, so it's nice to have someone I can talk to about all this.... I'm just scared. I want to eat the best things, and exercise and do all this stuff cuz I want this baby to be healthy!!! ahhhhh!!!
I was the same way, wanting to eat the healthiest I could; fruits, veggies, prenatals. Wipe out fast food and coffee. But my body had other ideas... I had bad morning sickness, that was all day sickness. I couldn't keep anything down. Couldn't eat a bite or a sip of water without throwing up almost immediately. Prenatals made it even worse. Oddly enough, McDonald's and iced coffees were the only thing I wouldn't get sick on.... I had an awful diet that ended up in a perfectly healthy, beautiful little girl. If your body allows it, be healthy. If it doesn't, I wouldn't worry too much.
But I am so happy you have someone you are so close with to get advice and help from. Don't stress out too much. You have plenty of time to get ready.
I get night sickness/early early morning sickness. Like I usually start feelin nauseous in the evening then get sick a few hours later. Except last night. But I won't go into detail !! Yogurt seems to help. I know my landlord made beef stroganoff and I am a major beef lover. But sadly, I don't think baby liked it. The noodles helped a bit, but dry salad made me feel totally normal again... Just a learning bit to figure out what is good or bad. |
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And this is coming from someone with a veterinary tech background, so its not like I'm not used to that stuff...but we want unicorns and rainbows when it's your own pregnancy. To be honest, I didn't even read the part about L&D in the "What to Expect When You're Expecting" book. Which is a good book, btw. |
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Location: In The Snow, AZ | RodeoCowgirl4u - 2015-10-13 8:43 AM if anyone wants to start telling you the nitty gritty about labor and delivery, or their horror stories...just walk away or say you don't want to hear it. We've all pulled calves or watched puppies/foals be born. There is no need to freak someone out about labor. And this is coming from someone with a veterinary tech background, so its not like I'm not used to that stuff...but we want unicorns and rainbows when it's your own pregnancy. To be honest, I didn't even read the part about L&D in the "What to Expect When You're Expecting" book. Which is a good book, btw.
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Location: Missouri | rodeomom3 - 2015-10-13 10:40 AM
Congratulations!!! Rest and eat healthy! Sleep when the baby sleeps, chores can wait. I had 4 in 4 years and good sleep was the key. If my babies were fussy or hungry I fed them, I followed their schedule - not what a book said. All my babies were sleeping they the night by 4 months and woke up happy.
This! They are amazingly resilient little critters. Congrats! My first I read every book I could find. Did everything BY the book. Made myself insane (and everyone around me) trying to do the "right" thing. By the time Spawn #2 arrived it was kinda like "ok, you wanna eat that bug, go ahead. It won't kill ya". The one thing I found was, those babies don't read the darn books too. Enjoy your pregnancy, use common sense, and listen to your body, your heart, and your baby. I am blessed to have two amazingly intelligent, responsible teenagers who have never given me a moment's trouble. Well, a few come to Jesus meetings along the way, but no drama or trauma. You WILL make mistakes. You WILL screw up. Don't sweat it - just enjoy the ride!
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Location: Texas | rodeomom3 - 2015-10-13 10:40 AM Congratulations!!! Rest and eat healthy! Sleep when the baby sleeps, chores can wait. I had 4 in 4 years and good sleep was the key. If my babies were fussy or hungry I fed them, I followed their schedule - not what a book said. All my babies were sleeping they the night by 4 months and woke up happy.
I've had 2, 10 years apart. My first I wanted to do everything perfect so I had a happy healthy baby... .all I did was stress myself and the baby out. I tried listening to everybody so I was doing the right thing. That is impossible. There will always be someone telling you that you are doing it wrong. Find a doctor you trust, find what works for you and your baby and go with it. I'm not saying don't listen to anybody, just that if you try to listen to everybody it isn't going to work.
With my second, she made her schedule. She ate when she wanted to, slept when she wanted to and I had the happiest most easy going baby I have ever seen. She is a year and a half now and if it is past her bed time she tells US she wants to go night night. She has slept all night for a little over a year. She still doesn't have a sleeping schedule that I came up with, when she is tired she goes to sleep... but I can see how with some kids parents would want to control their sleeping habits a little more as they get older. She is easy because she will grab a blanket and go to sleep if she is tired. Now if it is past 5pm I won't let her take a nap. If I do then I will have a problem.
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | pinx05 - 2015-10-13 9:09 AM
rodeomom3 - 2015-10-13 10:40 AM Congratulations!!! Rest and eat healthy! Sleep when the baby sleeps, chores can wait. I had 4 in 4 years and good sleep was the key. If my babies were fussy or hungry I fed them, I followed their schedule - not what a book said. All my babies were sleeping they the night by 4 months and woke up happy.
I've had 2, 10 years apart. My first I wanted to do everything perfect so I had a happy healthy baby... .all I did was stress myself and the baby out. I tried listening to everybody so I was doing the right thing. That is impossible. There will always be someone telling you that you are doing it wrong. Find a doctor you trust, find what works for you and your baby and go with it. I'm not saying don't listen to anybody, just that if you try to listen to everybody it isn't going to work.
With my second, she made her schedule. She ate when she wanted to, slept when she wanted to and I had the happiest most easy going baby I have ever seen. She is a year and a half now and if it is past her bed time she tells US she wants to go night night. She has slept all night for a little over a year. She still doesn't have a sleeping schedule that I came up with, when she is tired she goes to sleep... but I can see how with some kids parents would want to control their sleeping habits a little more as they get older. She is easy because she will grab a blanket and go to sleep if she is tired. Now if it is past 5pm I won't let her take a nap. If I do then I will have a problem.
To sum up my novel. It is easy to get so focused on making sure everything is done so perfect that you take the joy out of it.
I'll definetly listen to my body and when baby gets her I'll see what works best. I mean every baby is different so what works for one, may not work for the other. I have a DR. Appt next weeks and I'll see if I like her and how that goes, but options up here aren't alot. So we'll see how it goes! |
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Location: ND--it snows, it floods, it snows, it floods | QH<3er - 2015-10-12 11:44 AM scwebster - 2015-10-12 9:39 AM Holy cow I would say that is a suprise lol. I would have passed out I think. No worries everything will be great! Mine is 9months old now and SO much fun! Good luck and congratulations! I just started bawling from shock ha... And the DR. just said it so...bluntly lol. As soon as he came back into the room he was like " Well got some results back, and you are very much pregnant!" I asked if he was serious and he just nodded his head and looked at the ground lol.
At least you didn't ask him how it happened! LOL
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | docschic - 2015-10-13 11:37 AM
QH<3er - 2015-10-12 11:44 AM scwebster - 2015-10-12 9:39 AM Holy cow I would say that is a suprise lol. I would have passed out I think. No worries everything will be great! Mine is 9months old now and SO much fun! Good luck and congratulations! I just started bawling from shock ha... And the DR. just said it so...bluntly lol. As soon as he came back into the room he was like " Well got some results back, and you are very much pregnant!" I asked if he was serious and he just nodded his head and looked at the ground lol.
Congratulations and good luck!
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Location: Missouri | QH<3er - 2015-10-13 5:36 PM
And thank you all for your sweet comments and confidence in this scared mom-to-be!!!
You will be FINE. I will never forget bringing the first home. I was in the hospital not quite 24 hours but thought hey this is easy. Got him home. Set him down in his carrier carseat, and had a moment of pure terror. I literally stood there, looked around, and said well he!! now what do I do? LOL they don't come with an instruction manual. You've got this...there are as many ways do every single thing as there are moms. Do what works and try not to worry. Save that for the teenage years..you'll need it! JK...kinda |
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Location: Okemah,OK | I know everyone has a different experience but I agree with the above poster in not listening to anyone's horror stories. I was TERRIFIED of the whole process..... Being pregnant, needles, epidural, not getting to hospital in time, labor, delivery, all that. I had a VERY easy pregnancy, rode until 5 months, did chores until 3 days before I had her, went thru all the blood tests (including the 4 sticks in 3 hours because I failed glucose test) and needle sticks super easily, pricked my finger everyday for months, water broke slowly, no trouble getting to hospital, fabulous epidural, 10 hours from first sign of labor until she arrived. Absolutely textbook everything! As soon as she was out and okay, I thought "yep, I'd do that again in a heartbeat!" All the fears are unfounded and I've never been more proud of what my body and mind were able to do! And I'm almost 42 with a perfect 9 month old little girl. It is a journey unlike anything else, enjoy the ride! |
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A few other things to look at to prepare.
Look at your health plan, and make sure your hospital costs will be covered
Finances, babies are expensive, so figure out your plan. Disposable diapers versus cloth diapers, if you can start getting cloth diapers gently used, you will be money ahead. I know it has become a big deal where I live for baby showers to be diaper parties where the only gift requested is diapers.
Figure out if you are going to breast feed or bottle feed, this also depends on how much time you have off for maternity leave. Formula companies have promotions where you can sign up for free items including formula, take advantage, do it anyway even if you intend on breast feeding as sometimes things don't go as planned.
Support, who do you have for support for the prenatal visits, and for the labor and delivery? If you have limited support, or even if you have great support, look into a doula. Instead of a doctor, you can always go for a midwife. Never had a child, but have been in on many labor and deliveries, my experience is women who had the midwife had a much more positive experience then women who had a doctor. |
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | cheryl makofka - 2015-10-14 6:59 AM
Congrats
A few other things to look at to prepare.
Look at your health plan, and make sure your hospital costs will be covered
Finances, babies are expensive, so figure out your plan. Disposable diapers versus cloth diapers, if you can start getting cloth diapers gently used, you will be money ahead. I know it has become a big deal where I live for baby showers to be diaper parties where the only gift requested is diapers.
Figure out if you are going to breast feed or bottle feed, this also depends on how much time you have off for maternity leave. Formula companies have promotions where you can sign up for free items including formula, take advantage, do it anyway even if you intend on breast feeding as sometimes things don't go as planned.
Support, who do you have for support for the prenatal visits, and for the labor and delivery? If you have limited support, or even if you have great support, look into a doula. Instead of a doctor, you can always go for a midwife. Never had a child, but have been in on many labor and deliveries, my experience is women who had the midwife had a much more positive experience then women who had a doctor.
Yea, one of these days I'll sit down and write it all out. I know the daddy is gonna be here and my landlords. Parents not to sure, they just may need time to digest it all I guess. I'm still in overwhelm and sure I'll continue to be for a very, very long time. |
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | ~BINGO~ - 2015-10-13 8:47 AM
RodeoCowgirl4u - 2015-10-13 8:43 AM if anyone wants to start telling you the nitty gritty about labor and delivery, or their horror stories...just walk away or say you don't want to hear it. We've all pulled calves or watched puppies/foals be born. There is no need to freak someone out about labor. And this is coming from someone with a veterinary tech background, so its not like I'm not used to that stuff...but we want unicorns and rainbows when it's your own pregnancy. To be honest, I didn't even read the part about L&D in the "What to Expect When You're Expecting" book. Which is a good book, btw.
Lol lol!
I told the nurse, I am so sorry if it happens, but don't tell me if I poop while pushing. Hahaha! .... It's all part of it.
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Location: WV | Try coke (can) for nausea. You can still do a lot and being pregnant. Unless directed otherwise from your doctor. Just eat right and take care of yourself and you'll be just fine. I would also agree to not listen to the horror stories. Everyone has a different experience. Nothing is the absolute best way, it's gonna be what works for you. Let them sleep though if they are hungry, they will let you know. Lol Anything that happens during labor is natural and remember that they see this stuff everyday and it's second nature to them. It's their job and nothing imbarassing about it. That's how we get that bundle of joy. Congratulations !!!
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Location: Texas | got boost? - 2015-10-19 8:22 PM how about a husband?? Most important thing about having a child is a father? I can't believe no one would mention that...
Because if she does that is great, but you cannot force a man to be a father. Obviously it takes 2 for a baby, but I don't think the most important thing for a baby is a father, I think the most important thing is that the baby is healthy and loved. |
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Location: Arkansas | oija - 2015-10-13 8:07 AM
Congrats! I'm currently at 23 weeks. If you need anyone to ask questions, feel free. I understand, lol. Definitely buy What to Expect When You're Expecting. Huge encyclopedic book that explains pretty much everything going on.
Congratulations and best wishes for happy and healthy pregnancy to OP and Oija
(Loved that book---and I could almost follow to the day what it said was gonna happen or could happen!)
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Location: Arkansas | QH<3er - 2015-10-13 10:12 AM
Well my landlord who is like my adopted mom/grandma is 1) super super excited about this baby and 2) has been there done that with her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. So she is giving me a ton of advice. And I'm always so used to just being able to do things on my own, but she makes sure if I get horse feed, I'm not the one unloading it, and making sure I have crackers. She is being so amazing, not sure what I'd do without her!!! And since I, myself am adopted, the mom who adopted never had kids of her own..Just me but I was already 7 yr old when I came to her. So she doesn't really have a clue! And my adopted parents aren't really talking to me much at the moment at all, so it's nice to have someone I can talk to about all this.... I'm just scared. I want to eat the best things, and exercise and do all this stuff cuz I want this baby to be healthy!!! ahhhhh!!!
Sounds like your landlady is wonderful--listen to her and let her help as much as she wants to; it will be great for you and make her day too.
Sometimes sweet things were all I wanted or could keep down. Listen to your body and your common sense and you'll be fine! Those new baby days are some of the best of your life, all you moms-to-be enjoy them to the fullest. |
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Location: Arkansas | QH<3er - 2015-10-13 5:36 PM
And thank you all for your sweet comments and confidence in this scared mom-to-be!!!
I remember sitting on the couch after the doctor's appointment and crying hysterically---I asked my husband over and over what in God's name had we done. . . .
ETA--- She asked for our opinions on nausea and foods, etc. And to share the good news. Perhaps we should keep any other opinions to ourselves?????
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | Three 4 Luck - 2015-10-20 5:58 AM
I totally pooped while pushing. And I smelled it before the nurse could swoop in and take it away. But I delivered on a birthing stool, which feels like sitting on a toilet, so... Not my fault. LOL
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | Going to the DR today and hopefully she'll be able to recommend something else for this sickness. I try ginger ale, ginger tea, cranberry ginger, other things that people have recommended, and nothing still. Blegh! And the father is with me, but I'm not sure I really want to get married right now. Even if we made plans, I don't want to be "fat" in my wedding pictures! But we've been together for 2 years already, and I know he's not leaving. He's a pretty solid stick around man. But I understand the importance of having a dad and a mom and this baby will have his/her parents!! |
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Location: In The Snow, AZ | QH<3er - 2015-10-20 7:45 AM Going to the DR today and hopefully she'll be able to recommend something else for this sickness. I try ginger ale, ginger tea, cranberry ginger, other things that people have recommended, and nothing still. Blegh! And the father is with me, but I'm not sure I really want to get married right now. Even if we made plans, I don't want to be "fat" in my wedding pictures! But we've been together for 2 years already, and I know he's not leaving. He's a pretty solid stick around man. But I understand the importance of having a dad and a mom and this baby will have his/her parents!!
Nobody needs an explanation about the daddy. That isn't what you came here for and it isn't any of our business. I wasn't married when we had our daughter. We got married when she was 8 months old. Do I wish I could've done it the right way? Sure. But I didn't. And only God in Heaven can judge me. So, again, you do not need to explain anything. I'm just absopositivelylutely happy that you aren't wanting to abort your precious baby just because she was a surprise! |
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | ~BINGO~ - 2015-10-20 8:26 AM
QH<3er - 2015-10-20 7:45 AM Going to the DR today and hopefully she'll be able to recommend something else for this sickness. I try ginger ale, ginger tea, cranberry ginger, other things that people have recommended, and nothing still. Blegh! And the father is with me, but I'm not sure I really want to get married right now. Even if we made plans, I don't want to be "fat" in my wedding pictures! But we've been together for 2 years already, and I know he's not leaving. He's a pretty solid stick around man. But I understand the importance of having a dad and a mom and this baby will have his/her parents!!
Nobody needs an explanation about the daddy. That isn't what you came here for and it isn't any of our business. I wasn't married when we had our daughter. We got married when she was 8 months old. Do I wish I could've done it the right way? Sure. But I didn't. And only God in Heaven can judge me. So, again, you do not need to explain anything. I'm just absopositivelylutely happy that you aren't wanting to abort your precious baby just because she was a surprise!
OH heavens no!!!! Yes I'm young, and kinda sucky timing, but it happened for a reason! I have friends that I trust willing to ride my horses for me when I can't to keep them legged up as much as winter will let us. I plan to stay in pretty decent shape so I can start riding hopefully soon after having the baby. (Due date is May 28th). My landlord ( Being the AMAZING lady she is) is talking about tearing down the one bed/1 bath house I am in now, and getting a bigger manufactured home so I'll have room for baby and such. It's a lot, but a blessing as well. This baby will not have any shortage of love! |
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | Well baby is growing fine I guess :) I'm at 8 weeks and 3 days ( ish ). |
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Location: Missouri | RodeoCowgirl4u - 2015-10-19 2:32 PM
I just thought of something else...start buying diapers now. Every time you go to the store...any store that has them, buy a bag or a box of diapers. They spend a lot of time in size #1 and size #3. My son is now 9 months old and we JUST ran out of diapers that we had pre-purchased. It really helps cut down on costs.
Congrats to you! And yes! This, this, this!! I stocked up on diapers for months when I was pregnant and I've only had to buy diapers a handful of times since DD was born and she's turning one next week! Huge $$$ saver for sure! I coupons a lot, too, when stocking up. |
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | MOGirl07 - 2015-10-20 7:15 PM
RodeoCowgirl4u - 2015-10-19 2:32 PM
I just thought of something else...start buying diapers now. Every time you go to the store...any store that has them, buy a bag or a box of diapers. They spend a lot of time in size #1 and size #3. My son is now 9 months old and we JUST ran out of diapers that we had pre-purchased. It really helps cut down on costs.
Congrats to you! And yes! This, this, this!! I stocked up on diapers for months when I was pregnant and I've only had to buy diapers a handful of times since DD was born and she's turning one next week! Huge $$$ saver for sure! I coupons a lot, too, when stocking up.
I'll definitely start looking for coupons and such!! Good tips, thank you! |
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Location: Arkansas | ~BINGO~ - 2015-10-20 10:26 AM
QH<3er - 2015-10-20 7:45 AM Going to the DR today and hopefully she'll be able to recommend something else for this sickness. I try ginger ale, ginger tea, cranberry ginger, other things that people have recommended, and nothing still. Blegh! And the father is with me, but I'm not sure I really want to get married right now. Even if we made plans, I don't want to be "fat" in my wedding pictures! But we've been together for 2 years already, and I know he's not leaving. He's a pretty solid stick around man. But I understand the importance of having a dad and a mom and this baby will have his/her parents!!
Nobody needs an explanation about the daddy. That isn't what you came here for and it isn't any of our business. I wasn't married when we had our daughter. We got married when she was 8 months old. Do I wish I could've done it the right way? Sure. But I didn't. And only God in Heaven can judge me. So, again, you do not need to explain anything. I'm just absopositivelylutely happy that you aren't wanting to abort your precious baby just because she was a surprise!
What Bingo said----not our business, just glad you and Daddy are excited. And Grandma Landlord!!!! |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Congrats on your baby, your going to do/be just fine I bet |
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | Southtxponygirl - 2015-10-20 8:08 PM
Congrats on your baby, your going to do/be just fine I bet
I hope so!!! |
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | Have any of you moms out there ( when you were pregnant ) be sick, sick, sick then one day feel ok? Today was the first day where I haven't gotten sick or really nauseous, which I'm not really complaining about lol, but just weird. |
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Location: Kansas | I was. It was an off and on kind of thing for me. I would keep saltine crackers in my desk at work and munch on a few when I felt sick. I also had horrible heartburn. |
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | hoofs_in_motion - 2015-10-21 1:35 PM
I was. It was an off and on kind of thing for me. I would keep saltine crackers in my desk at work and munch on a few when I felt sick. I also had horrible heartburn.
Well it's been on for 2 weeks and then this morning I felt a bit "blegh" but not near the same. And I too have had horrible gastritis issues. Hence why I went into the ER in the first place ha. So cheese is a bad culprit, and I just have to really watch what I eat. I just got a little worried when I seemed ok this morning/throughout today so far. |
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Location: In The Snow, AZ | Ah poo. So I take it, no barrel race tomorrow for you? |
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | Well I wasn't planning on going to the one in Flag tomorrow anyways since there is a local race up here, but the one on Nov. 7th. But I'm not sure cuz poor Hank hasn't been worked the way he was cuz I went through that two week slump where I felt horrendous. So I think we'll see! But there is a race here tomorrow :) ( Wink Wink! ) |
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Location: In The Snow, AZ | Ah that's right! Brain fart. Lol. Well good luck tomorrow! I hope it goes well! |
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | ~BINGO~ - 2015-10-23 8:08 AM
Ah that's right! Brain fart. Lol. Well good luck tomorrow! I hope it goes well!
You can come down and race :) |
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Location: In The Snow, AZ | QH<3er - 2015-10-23 8:13 AM
~BINGO~ - 2015-10-23 8:08 AM
Ah that's right! Brain fart. Lol. Well good luck tomorrow! I hope it goes well!
You can come down and race : )
I would, but then I would for sure be out of the buckle series here. Lol. Two race buckle series. SMH. |
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | Oh duh...well keep me posted on your run! |
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Well... Have I got news for y'all ( and me! )