Family Forum / Pregnancy / Pregnancy / November 2003

Thank you all for your help with my VBAC,bh,cavity etc questions.  I had the
baby 3 weeks early on Sunday, John weighed in at 6 lbs 5 oz. - 19 inches.  I
had a VBAC.  I had demarol and epidural (wimp).  It took 7-8hrs of painful
contractions to go from 0 cm to 10, then about 1.5 ...

Hi ladies,
I am currently TTC, and I have a bladder infection! I'm on cycle day
7, with 5 days of the antibiotic left to go which means I'll be BDing
while still taking this medication and possibly (hopefully!?)

why do they shave you when you give birth.

I have to complain somewhere.  Lucky you guys - lol!
I belong to a July due date group and the women there are all posting about
how huge they already are, that they're wearing maternity clothes??!!!!
Okay, according to Baby Center's pregnancy week by week info the baby is all

well I had my baby November ninth, he was 7 pounds 10 oz 20 inches long. His
name is Andrew. I just wanted to pop in quickly to thank all thoes who have
answered my questions and helped me get through a some what difficult
pregnancy. Thank you all so much for your support.

We're in the process of "interviewing" pediatricians for our soon to be born
baby.  Today for the second time this week another couple who was also waiting
for an interview brought up the MMR immunitazion being given a la carte instead
of at one appointment because of research that ...

Are you making things for your baby?  Like knitting, sewing etc?
I am embroydering some sheets for the cot (the fold over bit has
frogs, teddybears and bunnyrabbits on it).
I wish I had the patience to knit but I don't.  I'll leave that to my

Well, I went to the doctor today, just a normal check up.  Anyway I talked
to him about my concerns dealing with preeclampsia and the symptoms I have
been having, and I definitely don't have it.  Yeah!  I was just being
paranoid!!!:-)  Anyway, he said that I looked like I was in ...

Short version:
Our son Tom was born on Friday, Nov 7 at 8:29 pm, weighing 8
lbs 13oz (4.0 kg) (and with a gigantic head!) following 24 hours of
labour and a C-section.  He's doing great and breastfeeding's going

Short version:
Our son Joseph (Joey) was born on Friday, Nov 7 at 8:29 pm, weighing 8
lbs 13oz (4.0 kg) (and with a gigantic head!) following 24 hours of
labour and a C-section.  He's doing great and breastfeeding's going

I just got done with my first doctors appointment though I saw the
clinic's lead nurse practitioner 3 weeks ago and I'm just about 14
weeks along.  The doctor performed a complete vaginal exam and I
noticed a bit of pain along with it.  I haven't had a vaginal in quite

Well Ladies, after posting my question about the c-section and the
spinal vs. epidural question (thanks for those who responded), it was
all for nothing.
I was scheduled to have my c-section on the 10th, and lo and behold,

Say "Hello" to:
Naomi born September 20, 2003 to proud mama Stephanie
Margaret Ann born September 21, 2003 to proud mama Kim
Madison Grace born September 21, 2003 to proud mama Kim

Okay, I THINK I may have figured out which name I like best.
First of all, I'm using my mother's first name as the baby's middle name.
So, what do you think of:
Madison Kyung Kelley.

Just wanted to say thanks to all who posted with suggestions for a middle name.
I am having trouble finding the original thread and I think I might have
missed a few.  I don't know why, but it has been really tough thinking of a
girls' name--believe it or not Caroline took months ...