Fourth dwarf on the way.............

[Debbie]

Congratulations, Pamela! Babies are such a treat, aren't they? Prayers the s/he will stay warm, cozy and safe within....and I agree, Happy is a good name!

 

[luv2nascar]

best wishes for a safe and happy pregnancy
I have my miracle baby and I know how miscarriage feel
you and you're baby are in my prayers

 

[Baileymouse]

Congratulations!!!! All the best to you and your family, and your new little bundle of joy!

 

[Otto's Doll]

Pam, how exciting! Truly, the only good time to gain weight, huh? Congratulations, and may God bless you and your little one. Keep us posted!

 

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Dear Pam,
Best wishes and lots of hugs and prayers to you and your Happy-to-be! I don't have much advice, as it's been years since I was expecting, but it sounds like you have a good handle on things; eat healthy and follow your doctor's advice.
Kathy

 

[KimRaye]

What a wonderful way to get out of a Challenge!

Best wishes for a healthy, HAPPY baby!

 

[tiggerlover]

I just wanted to add my congratulations for the newest "dwarf" to be. Best wishes to you and your family.

 

[Mom of Sleepy Bashful and BabyDoc]

You guys are the greatest. How can I feel worried or stressed when I have people like you? Here's a big ol' bear hug for each of you! I hope you all know how special you are. I told you guys and I haven't even told my MOTHER! That's because I know she will worry A LOT until I get past the scary stage. She is a champion worrier! She won the gold in the 1984 Olympics!

And you're right. This one is going to be "happy"! I'll wait till the big day to change my user name.

Thanks again, everyone. You have no idea how much this has meant to me.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

MOTHER'S DAY CHALLENGE? My DH will be glad I didn't take THAT one literally!

That is such exciting news! I always loved being pregnant! Here's to good health for you and your baby.

 

[JulieK]

Congratulations! What a wonderful blessing! I've said a prayer for you and your baby.

 

[JoshMom5]

Congratulations, Pamela. I too am sending along prayers and good wishes.

 

[wovenwonder]

I thought of YOU Pam when I seen this post on another board.

You Can Reap The Benefits Of Folic Acid On A Low Carb Diet (Dana Carpender article)
Vegetables are rich in folacin
Dana Carpender
United Feature Syndicate
Apr. 7, 2004 12:00 AM


If I ever have a doubt about the wisdom of my low-carb diet, I carefully consider the arguments coming from detractors. These folks have to twist themselves into knots to find reasons that a low-carbohydrate diet is bad.

Recently, an expert warned that women of childbearing age shouldn't eat a low-carbohydrate diet because they wouldn't get folic acid, and folic-acid deficiency can cause birth defects. There's no doubt that folic acid, or its naturally occurring counterpart, folacin, can help prevent neurological defects. But do we have to abandon a low-carb diet to reap the benefits of folic acid?

The expert says that without folic acid-enriched bread, pasta and breakfast cereals, we will be deficient in the nutrient. Notice the word "enriched" - in other words, these foods aren't good sources of this vitamin naturally. Instead, folic acid is added to them. Tacked on at the very end of the article is the line, "The problem could largely be avoided if all women of childbearing age took a daily multivitamin that contains folic acid." Good idea.

"Enrichment" is typically done to grains that have been refined and heavily processed. These are often carbs of the worst kind, with a sky-high blood sugar impact and little to no fiber. To recommend highly refined and processed junk carbs for women of childbearing age because they have a few artificial vitamins added isn't optimal - especially because high insulin levels can cause health problems that make conception difficult or impossible, and gestational diabetes and high blood pressure are common risks of pregnancy.

It is more than possible to get plenty of folacin from low-carbohydrate foods. One slice of white bread has 21.5 micrograms of folic acid, or roughly 1/20 of the 400 micrograms needed each day. It also has 12 grams of carbohydrate and almost no fiber.

Three cups of romaine lettuce, on the other hand, has 228 micrograms of folacin, or over half of our daily requirement - and only 4 grams of carbohydrate, of which 3 are fiber, for a usable carb count of just 1 gram. In my estimation, the low-carbohydrate source wins.

All green leafy vegetables are low in carbohydrates and high in folacin, so eat salads. Cooked vegetables, such as spinach, broccoli and asparagus also are good sources. An egg has a little more folacin (about 22 micrograms) than that slice of white bread we mentioned, and peanuts (41 micrograms per 1 ounce) also are a pretty good source.

Spinach and strawberry salad is perfect for spring, delicious and has 238 micrograms of folacin per serving.

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarep...7lowcarb07.html

 

[summersfam4]

Congratulations! I am so excited for you! I love babies (my youngest turns 1 on Friday ) You will definately be in our thoughts and prayers with some PD for that special little one! Keep us updated!

Kelly

 

[sueg]

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm 49 YOA and long past my child-bearing years, but I still get misty-eyed at the thought of pregnancy. You are so lucky.
Speaking of lucky...maybe you want to switch from the seven dwarfs to 101 Dalmations...so many more choices. Best of luck! SGG

 

[sadeeyore]

Congratulations
Prayers and sending lots of PD

 

[bubie2.5]

Congratulations!!

 

[Mom of Sleepy Bashful and BabyDoc]

Sue........heehee.........I'm not sure I want to go to seven, let alone 101!! But you're right, I would have more choices. Or maybe I could switch to Pooh and his friends.............heehee.

Jody..................very interesting. And back in Sept. when I had my ob/gyn appt., I told her I was trying to get pregnant. It also came out in conversation that I was doing low carb. She was so excited and said, " Great, keep doing it. The low insulin levels help you get pregnant!!" I could hardly believe my ears! Yet ONE MORE reason to do low carb. (unless ofcourse, you don't WANT to get pregnant )

It is unbelievable what the medical community is trying to convince people of. Even my neice, who is in nursing school said that they told her that a low carb diet is bad for you and if you stay on it too long, you could really get damage. AND..........GET THIS......... They told her that she would have to look out for patients that are low carb because they get REALLY GRUMPY! They said it affects the brain in some way that people have personality changes!! CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS STUFF!!

I told her that some of that does happen in the first week, but after that, you're home free. Meanwhile, she is eating the carbs like they are going out of style, and she's gained at least 15-20 pounds since she went to college. Oh, Yeah, like THAT'S supposed to be good for you.

OK. I'll get off my soap box now. Thank you (stepping down).

And by the way Jody. You always know the "new stuff" or info that is out. You are just terrific! Thanks.

And thank you everyone for the and prayers. Much appreciated, let me tell you.