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Hey Erin, Thanks for letting us know about both of your births, that's great that you made it to 38 weeks -- definitely an accomplishment!! I'll be 28 weeks tomorrow, so I'm wayyyyy behind you ladies. Your story of Ethan's birth scared me a bit. We're in the middle of negotiating new...

Good luck A, you have a great attitude, I do believe that will help you successfully carry to term with a healthy baby! :-) Keep us posted... Naughtoj, re: the decaf I switched to Teecino, a naturally decaf type of coffee drink. You can mix it with caffeine to cut back and wean yourself a...

Thanks Erin, I hope to be blessed too! I'd be delighted. I'm so happy for you! Was Jeremy your first? Just curious because this is my first and I know they generally don't go as fast, though there are probably lots of exceptions. I hope you're recovering well, bonding with Jeremy and...

Katie, I haven't found any mom's who've been through this yet. I did read a bit about it and it sounds like it's tough to know what's early and what's the real deal. How frustrating for you. I think it would be both mentally and physically exhausting. One site I read from a midwife says...

Congratulations Erin!! And a BIG welcome to Jeremy!! :-) That's an awesome birth story, I love fast, early and HEALTHY -- sounds like a dream. :-) Yayyy for both of you!!!! Take care of yourself and your new bundle, we'll look for you on the post-partum fitness list. ;-) Best, Steph

Hey teachers and mamas to be, Glad to hear from you! Manmohini the morning swimming sounds delightful, I think you're absolutely right in choosing to embrace the remaining open time you have until school starts. Especially hearing Chrissy's story, it could be a tough transition back --...

Hi Nautoj, These are all great questions. I hope some of this helps you move forward but please don't blame your behavior even if you find that modifying helps things along next time, it doesn't mean you did anything "wrong" this time. Really, MC just happens...sadly. --- PRECONCEPTION ---...

Katie, I don't know anything about this but will ask around. It sounds pretty challenging, I'm guessing you're anxious to move things along but would prefer that it happens as naturally as possible. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers and hope for a smooth speedy delivery sometime...

Hey Mamas, Just checking in to see how everyone's doing. Haven't seen a check-in post so I thought I'd put one up. How are you lovely Mamas to be doing? How are your workouts going and how are you feeling? Hope you're all doing well and feeling healthy and strong!! I'm feeling really large...

Hi, I remember wondering about this too. I was so bloated early on that I felt like I was showing and even suspected I was having twins, gained about 10lbs in 8-10 weeks. Once I got beyond the 1st trimester and was no longer gassy and bloated I began to workout and feel "normal" again...

Congratulations KC!! Your story is inspiring, thanks so much for posting it! And good luck with those last 4 lbs...that's mere water weight for me. :-) Steph

Hey Katie, Congrats, I hope your birthing experience is a good one, sounds like your healthy physically and mentally. I was happy to hear your comments, not just about my cuckoo SIL (you're absolutely right, she has major issues!) but from your Docs re: being fit going into labor and the...

Hi Cheryl, Thank you for the reassurance. Clearly, you are more than experienced with pregnancy - 10 kids wow! It means a lot coming from you and I'm thrilled to hear that your muscles didn't separate through any of your pregnancies, that's something I've been wondering about...how common it...

Janice, It sounds like you're doing really well taking care of yourself both mentally, emotionally and physically. That's going to help you get through this and I love that you have a photo of your baby, that's so awesome, I wish I had that. The plaque sounds like a wonderful way to honor his...

Thanks Arancini (& Nico), for the well wishes and housing tip too! Yes it is exciting knowing who that little person is...definitely makes it more real. :-) The housing market is wacky here, tonight we talked about possibly getting into another rental home for now that's bigger, more modern...

Hey all, We did found out the sex, and we're having a girl. :-) We hope they're right too, things will be pretty interesting if a boy pops out...but we're telling people on his side that it *could* be a boy (20% chance). Just so no one is shocked on his side, they have a boy obsession/desire...

Hey, thanks for the reassurance Annette. It's great to hear that this isn't so uncommon. Sorry, you're feeling it too though, it is pretty strange. Mine is not all that painful, just more sensitive and somewhat perplexing...since I'm super curious. Manmohini, hmmmmmm I can't really say that...

Hey Natalie, thanks for writing back. I'm 25 weeks, so pretty close to the time you felt it too. It IS looking flat around my belly button, so weird. I have an "innie" too. I'm glad you have a book about this that makes it more real somehow, that it's been acknowledged medically. I'll...

I'm so sorry to hear your news of loss, it's devastating. I've had a natural miscarriage but not a D&C. A D&C can be scary and emotional, but one advantage, as you and others have mentioned, is that with a D&C they remove all the tissue. When I had my MC it was an incredibly emotional time -- I...

Phew!!! Thanks Natalie!! :-) ...you've stalled the freak out. Believe it or not this isn't something that's been easy to find info about. And so far I haven't found women I know who have experienced it -- maybe it's more common in women who work out?? I ordered a book about exercise while...