The Official New Mom Thread

[WonderBelle]

Hi everyone, I hope someone can ease my mind. I am going to get an amnio tomorrow and I'm scared. I really haven't even made up my mind to get it. Does it hurt? Will it hurt the baby? How often is there a miscarriage? The doctor recomended I have one since there is a chance the baby might have Trisomy 18. This is a very bad since the baby will be full term but will not be able to survive after birth. My aunt who is a doctor said, that the chances are very, very slim and that they have to inform you of these things for legal reasons. My husband and I went back and forth about for 2 weeks and still aren't completely confident about what to do. I think it might be good to know if it's positive to prepare my 5 year old daughter and the rest of our family. I just need some of your input and experiences please! Thanks

 

[nucpharm29]

Hey-just thought I'd post something you guys might get a kick out of. I was just in the bathroom finishing getting ready and in walks DD. She unzips her pjs and opens my bathroom drawer, grabs a nursing pad, puts it against her chest and zips up her pjs. Then she tells me she's going to feed baby Matt some milk. Ha! Then she grabs a pantyliner and tries to stick it to her diaper. Too funny!

 

[Alice28]

Hi everyone, I hope someone can ease my mind. I am going to get an amnio tomarrow and I'm scared. I really haven't even made up my mind to get it. Does it hurt? Will it hurt the baby? How often is there a miscarriage? The doctor recomended I have one since there is a chance the baby might have Trisomony 18. This is a very bad since the baby will be full term but will not be able to survive after birth. My aunt who is a doctor said, that the chances are very, very slim and that they have to inform you of these things for legal reasons. My husband and I went back and forth about for 2 weeks and still aren't completely confident about what to do. I think it might be good to know if it's positive to prepare my 5 year old daughter and the rest of our family. I just need some of your input and experiences please! Thanks

Why do the doctors think your baby may have Trisomy 18? Did they see something on the ultrasound?

The risk of miscarriage after an amnio is relatively low; your doctor should have gone over all the pros and cons with you regarding statistics, etc. If s/he did not, please give your doctor's office a call so you can go into this informed.

Trisomy 18 is not something you want to make a decision about without the amnio. Good luck and hugs to you.

 

[tkyes]

nucpharm - how about a candlelight picnic in your living room? Maybe some fresh shrimp, a salad, crusty bread and your champagne. Oh, and chocolate covered strawberries for dessert.


lol at your daughter! too funny!!!

tamie

 

[lissawynn]

I just have to take a moment to vent. My friend, Jen, is going in this afternoon for surgery to remove a possibly cancerous cyst. I posted about her before the holiday. Even though the drs don't like to do this kind of surgery this late in a pregnancy (she's 22 weeks), they are confident that both she and the baby will be just fine. You may also remember me telling you that her MIL (my DH's aunt and the nurse in the school where we both work) is a real pain. She has basically "underreacted" to Jen's condition from the beginning. She has also made her feel terrible about her appearance and weight for most of her prengancy. Anyway, here's the kicker. We have a flower fund in our school where we send cards, flowers, etc. when there's a need. One of the teachers who does this asked MIL about sending a plant over the holidays to cheer Jen up a bit. MIL tells her that Jen's DH doesn't want anyone at our school to know about Jen's condition. WTH? She's spoken with numerous faculty and staff members since Christmas and has asked me to relay messages to everyone since the beginning of this week. I am really angry b/c she has basically cared less about Jen but still feels like she should butt into situations and look as if she's so concerned, etc.
I feel better now, but I'm still amazed she had the b**** to say that.

justthat - I appreciate the offer to send the test if you had it. I think I'm just going to go out and buy one. I just want to know what's what. I hope you're feeling well, and I'm glad your DH is helping out so much.

WonderBelle - Sorry I can't be of any help to you. I never had to have an amnio. I hope all is well with you and your baby!

 

[DisKim]

Lissawynn - We've eaten at the Lobster House!! It's our favorite restaurant in Cape May. I haven't been there in so long! How is Jimmy feeling? I hope he's doing better

Justhat - I enjoyed reading about what Christmas is like in WDW. I've never gone at that time for fear of the crowds, but your post made me realize it's possible to navigate the parks. I'm sorry to hear that you were so sick!

Loretta - I'm so sorry that you had such a hard time quitting your job. I would love to be able to stay home with Aidan but I know that quitting my job would be very difficult for me. It's part of my identity. It is really difficult to make such a major life decision. I have so much respect for SAHM's and their ability to actually do it. As much as I want to stay home, I know I can't so it makes it easy for me to whine about it. If DH came home and told me he was now making a million dollars a year (ha ha!) and I could stay home I think I would be traumatized to actually have to make the decision. You did a wonderful thing for you and your children. BTW, your poem made me cry and I'm at work!! I think if I was at home, I would have been bawling!!

Well, I have to go to the place I dread the most tonight - Chuck E Cheese. One of my best friends is having her son's birthday party there tonight. It kind of stinks becasue the kids will all get to bed late. I've been feeling better about being back at work today. My 9th grade honors class amazes me. These kids are brilliant. I tried a new method of discussion with them where I do not answer anything for them and they have to question one another in order to analyze the story. They were amazing! I was so proud of them. Well, it's quitting time for me. Time to go pick up my little love .

 

[llij]

Hello Ladies!

Holy Moly I am gone for a day and the thread moves like wildfire! I went back and took notes so I can respond. I didn't get to go back as far as my last post, but I went back a few pages. Whew! I hope that everyone is doing well!

Zalansky - What a beautiful poem! I need to save it for my kids when they are older. It sounds as if you have a wonderful compromise with taking a leave of absense from work for 9 months. I hope that it all works out for you.

Justhat - Welcome back! I went to Disney last April when I was 7 weeks pregnant and it was a little challenging at times with the m/s. Thankfully, my m/s wasn't as bad with JP as it was with the girls. I was sick with my oldest until I was 18 weeks along and sick with my second dd until I was 12 weeks. I'm sending best wishes your way that you aren't sick for very long. Also, don't feel guilt (I know it is hard) about your feelings for having a second child. It is very normal to feel the way you do.

Tamie - As far as the "itch" to have the second.... I had such a problem getting pregnant and keeping pregnancies that I thoroughly enjoyed having my dd when she was born. I was in no rush to have a second, but planned to have them two years apart so the "itch" started to kick in when my oldest was 18 months. I got the "itch" to have a third when my 2nd dd was 2 months old! When I was told that I couldn't have a third, it took about 5 years for the "itch" to go away. I was at peace with no more children and then "bam" along comes John Paul. Sorry to ramble on......

Tasha - Wow! Great for Kylie pulling up to a stand. Pretty soon she will be cruising! Isn't it amazing at how fast they grow and become mobile?

Lisawynn - I'm sorry to hear that your friends MIL is being so mean. Your friend will be in my prayers. Please let us know how the surgery goes.

Bellacam - My 1st daughter was pretty much a miracle baby too! Actually, a lot of my friends called her the "miracle baby" as we really thought that we would never be able to have any children. Now, my friends call John Paul the miracle baby! I would say though that all babies are miracles when you think what has to "go right" for them to be born.

Hillbeans - Glad to hear that work went well! I hope that Liam is sleeping longer for you.

Nucpharm29 - I feel for you when it comes to the kids waking you up. My my 2nd dd was a baby, it always seemed that one of the girls would be waking us up. I finally told my DH that I would handle the baby waking at night and he could take the 2 year old! Happy Anniversary! I like all the ideas about a special meal to help celebrate. Also, too funny about your dd!

DisKim - I hope things are going well for you! I've been thinking about you.

SL - Hi!

Alice28 - Yea for getting some money on e-bay! I've always wanted to sell stuff on e-baby, but I'm too much of a chicken to do it. I have a friend that makes some pretty nice money doing it though. Enjoy spending your Gymbuck too! I loved when it was Gymbucks time...I loved buying their clothes for my girls when they were little.

WonderBelle - to you! I've never had an amnio so I can't help you there. I did have a friend who had one and she said it wasn't too bad. Keep us posted on how your are doing.

Well, John Paul finally got his first RSV vaccine yesterday. We ended up making yesterday's appointment his two month check up as well, so the poor baby had 4 shots. I felt terrible for him especially when he did the "silent scream" and his faced turned bright red from getting the shots. We had to wait about 20 minutes after the shot to see if he had any reactions and thankfully he didn't. He was great last night (although tired) and has been wonderful today. He gets his second RSV shot on February 4th and hopefully the insurance will pick up that shot. He is doing great overall and weighed in at 8# 14 oz.

Thanks for the well wishes for John Paul everyone. I hope you all have a great day!

 

[WonderBelle]

Thanks Alice28 for your concern. They think the baby might have Trisomy 18 from elevated counts from a blood test screening. I wasn't happy with the way the doctor from the practice told me about the condition either. They called me about 2 weeks ago and told me there was a problem with my blood work and I need to come within the hour for an amnio. She asked if my husband was at home. I said"no it's 10:00am on Friday he's at work of course" I called my friend and she came with me. We than have to sit in the office for an hour while I'm crying. They bring me to the room and as I'm on the table I ask if it's okay to travel that night on a plane to see my family. They say"Of course not!" I'm still crying, even harder now and than I asked" What are we looking for exactly, this Trisomy 18 what is it again?". So the doctor is all upset that I'm taking all this time and scared and says"You know it's not like Down Syndrom, the baby won't live it will die right after it's born. It's won't survive. It's going to die"
So now I'm really crying and thinking how do you tell a mom that her baby won't live in such a cruel manner. Then she says"We can't do anything to save the baby now but we can terminate it." Still more crying. I told her I won't terminate the baby and asked if we could put this off so I could go see my family and speak with my aunt who is a doctor. Needless to say, I will not be using that DR. again! So 2 weeks later the day has come and tomorrow is the Amnio and I'm still crying. I think I've been reading to many things about it on the web. Sometimes not knowing anything is good. Sorry about the rant but I haven't really told anyone about it. Not even my mom, I didn't want anyone to worry without need. They already worried about a cyst I had in the start of my pregnancy so until we know for sure I didn't want to say anything. Any help would be a welcomed comfort.

 

[llij]

Oops, I forgot to say "Hi" to Gems. I hope you are doing well!

I also wanted to add a picture of John Paul in his bumbo seat! I love that bumbo seat!

Have a great day!

 

[llij]

Thanks Alice28 for your concern. They think the baby might have Trisomony 18 from elevated counts from a blood test screening. I wasn't happy with the way the doctor from the practice told me about the condition either. They called me about 2 weeks ago and told me there was a problem with my blood work and I need to come within the hour for an amnio. She asked if my husband was at home. I said"no it's 10:00am on Friday he's at work of course" I called my friend and she came with me. We than have to sit in the office for an hour while I'm crying. They bring me to the room and as I'm on the table I ask if it's okay to travel that night on a plane to see my family. They say"Of course not!" I'm still crying, even harder now and than I asked" What are we looking for exactly, this Trisomony 18 what is it again?". So the doctor is all upset that I'm taking all this time and scared and says"You know it's not like Down Syndrom, the baby won't live it will die right after it's born. It's won't survive. It's going to die"
So now I'm really crying and thinking how do you tell a mom that her baby won't live in such a cruel manner. Then she says"We can't do anything to save the baby now but we can terminated it." Still more crying. I told her I won't terminate the baby and asked if we could put this off so I could go see my family and speak with my aunt who is a doctor. Needless to say, I will not be using that DR. again! So 2 weeks later the day has come and tomarrow is the Amnio and I'm still crying. I think I've been reading to many things about it on the web. Sometimes not knowing anything is good. Sorry about the rant but I haven't really told anyone about it. Not even my mom, I didn't want anyone to worry without need. They already worried about a cyst I had in the start of my pregnancy so until we know for sure I didn't want to say anything. Any help would be a welcomed comfort.

I am glad that you are not seeing that doctor again. What a cruel way to treat you! I'm sorry that you are going through this and I will keep you in my prayers that your baby is ok.

 

[Tasha+Scott]

WonderBelle~ I don't know much about amnios either as I have never had one. You might be able to find out more from some of the other preg. ladies as I think some of them have had them done. Here is the link to the Official Moms to Be thread; they may be of more help! Good luck! I hope everything turns out well!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=684015&goto=lastpost

Well, I called this morning to make sure they would let me exchange the medicine and it was no problem. I didn't think it would be but I thought I'd better make sure since it's medicine and everything. Anyway, we went and exchanged it for the reg. infants' tylenol and had no problems. Thanks for the advice everyone!

Oh, and I think I should clarify that Kylie is not really anywhere close to actually walking yet! It was nearly 1 a.m. when I posted and after rereading it today I see that I may not have been very clear. She can't stand unattended yet. She was holding onto something and pulled herself up and stood for a few min. holding onto it according to the lady that watched her. At home she usually falls within 5 seconds after pulling herself up but she's getting there. I do think she'll be walking by a year (just a guess though!) but I don't think she'll be doing it for a little while yet though (again, just a guess!) I just didn't want to mislead anyone and make you think that my 8 month old was about to walk b/c as far as I can tell she isn't. Of course she acted like she was going to crawl for 6 weeks but never did and then all of a sudden one day she just took off (at 3 a.m. no less!) and is unstoppable now...so I am sure that's how it will be when she does start walking in the future. It will probably seem like it happened overnight.

bellacam~ I honestly don't blame you for ttc so soon after Aidan. We were blessed and conceived Kylie on the first try but if it had taken us 5 years I would be ready to have my 2nd right away too to make up for lost time! I hope it doesn't take you nearly as long this time around! How'd your dr.'s appt. go? Are you planning to only have 2 kids or do you think you might like more? I know that's a nosy question but I'm just curious. I used to want 4. Dh agreed to 2. I am lucky b/c at one time he wasn't sure he wanted any so we made the compromise and we are done after the 2nd. And now I think that's ideal for us and am okay with that decision, although I wasn't at first.

lissawynn~ I will keep Jen and her baby in my prayers that the surgery is a success and doesn't harm her or the baby in any way! Let us know how it goes!

nucpharm29~ Too cute about your dd, lol! I also like the idea of a candlelit dinner. I would try to have a sitter for that night though (I can't remember if you already said you were planning to or not) to make it even more romantic!

Hillbeans~ Glad that being back at work hasn't been too hard for you so far!

DisKim~ Glad today has been better for you!

Jill~ Glad JP got his shot! Too bad he had to get 4 at once...but at least he won't have to go again for his checkup shots. And I remember that "silent scream" all too well. It always made me feel so bad! Very cute pics of JP!

And I didn't think I'd find time to get back on here again before the January b-days! Ha! I should have known better! But here's the list again for anyone that's interested.

Katelyn (dd to 2sweetangels)~ January 17, 2004 HAPPY 2ND B-DAY!
Jimmy (ds to lissawynn)~ January 24, 2005 HAPPY 1ST B-DAY!
Allie (dd to becka)~ January 24, 2005 HAPPY 1ST B-DAY!
Jenna (dd to J&D)~ January 27, 2005 HAPPY 1ST B-DAY!



Madison (dd to justhat)~ February 26, 2004
Molly (dd to Alice28)~ March 8, 2005
Russ (ds to katerkat)~ March 16, 2005
Anna (dd to DisneyPhD)~ March 29, 2001
Aidan (ds to DisKim)~ April 18, 2005
Tyler (ds to tkyes)~ April 26, 2005
Kylie (dd to Tasha+Scott)~ May 5, 2005
Sean (ds to Patsfan7)~ May 26, 2005
Jace (ds to joats)~ June 17, 2005
Lucas (ds to Strawberry Lemonade)~ June 20, 2005
Lucas (ds to Minnesota!)~ June 22, 2004
Bryce (ds to AngieWin)~ June 26, 2003
Lily (dd to gwcollins71)~ June 29, 2005
Katrina (dd to vald1977)~ July 12, 2005
Eli (ds to JennLynn)~ July 24, 2005
Aidan (ds to bellacam)~ August 1, 2005
Lily (dd to DisneyPhD)~ August 3, 2004
Noah (ds to AngieWin)~ August 12, 2005
Hayley (dd to 2sweetangels)~ August 16, 2005
Jacob (ds to laurajetter)~ August 24, 2005
Cameryn (dd to zalansky)~ September 10, 2005
Liam (ds to Hillbeans)~ September 23, 2005
Shelby (dd to T16GEM)~ October 21, 2005
Sebastian (ds to Disney Enthusiast)~ October 21, 2005
Izabella (dd to Mommy2three)~ October 26, 2005
John Paul (ds to llij)~ October 27, 2005
Matthew (ds to nucpharm29)~ November 7, 2005
Dean Alan (ds to cabmom)~ November 14, 2005
Benjamin Alexander (ds to Daydreamer64)~ November 30, 2005

 

[bellacam]

bellacam~ I honestly don't blame you for ttc so soon after Aidan. We were blessed and conceived Kylie on the first try but if it had taken us 5 years I would be ready to have my 2nd right away too to make up for lost time! I hope it doesn't take you nearly as long this time around! How'd your dr.'s appt. go? Are you planning to only have 2 kids or do you think you might like more? I know that's a nosy question but I'm just curious. I used to want 4. Dh agreed to 2. I am lucky b/c at one time he wasn't sure he wanted any so we made the compromise and we are done after the 2nd. And now I think that's ideal for us and am okay with that decision, although I wasn't at first.

We are sure about 2. My second c-section will also involve a possible hysterectomy. To make a long story short, its a preventative measure against Uterine & Ovarian cancer that plagues my family. We discussed this with my Dr at my recent appointment. It appears I have another cycst in my uterus, the cause of all the discomfort and heavy bleeding I have had this month. I am only 28 and have had countless tumors and cycsts removed from my uterus and ovaries. Both DH and I are from families with 4 children and we agreed on 2. One child to spoil per parent and just two to put thru college sounded good to both of us.

 

[Tasha+Scott]

bellacam~ Yikes! I feel for you having to deal with so many tumors and cysts so young. Yeah, I think if I knew I was done after the 2nd and the dr. agreed I would be getting a hysterectomy in that case too! And the whole college thing is one of the things that really made me decide I was okay with stopping at 2. We could put 2 through college I'm sure. 4 would be overdoing it for us as I doubt we could afford to put that many through college. Plus, we'd have to buy a bigger house, a bigger car, a bigger everything! Vacations would be more expensive too...it just would all add up to way too much and more than we could handle. The more I type, the better I feel about our decision to stop at 2, lol! Again good luck ttc! I hope it happens soon for you guys!

 

[lissawynn]

WonderBelle - You and your baby are in my prayers!

Thanks to all of you for keeping my friend in your prayers. I have had a positive feeling about her situation from the beginning, so I am just hoping that she and the baby come out of surgery with no complications.

DisKim - Kids sure can surprise the heck out of you sometimes. Gald you had a good day at work! You're lucky that your school day ends at 2. I'm here until 3.

I'll be posting later to let you all know how Jen makes out!

 

[llij]

Lisawynn - I just wanted to say how cute Jimmy is! I love the new picture in your signature!

 

[Strawberry Lemonade]

zalansky - Beautiful poem! I also think a leave of absence is a great idea. I surprised myself by enjoying working part time. You never know, I guess.

Justhat - Glad you had a great time (besides the M/S).

Tasha - Good for Kylie! She sounds like an ambitious girl!

Lisawynn - Good luck to your friend. BTW, I like the new pic of Jimmy in your signature. He's adorable!

nucpharm - I also like the ideas about a special dinner. Happy anniversary! This year will be our 5th also.

llij - John Paul looks so cute in that Bumbo. I'm kicking myself for never getting one. Next time, I guess.

wonderbelle - Sorry, but I never had an amnio either so I won't be much help. Good luck.

DisKim - Have a good time a Chuck E Cheese. I'm dreading having to go there myself for bday parties myself. Hopefully, it will be a few years from now.

Today was our first adventure without the infant carrier. Lucas did well except at our third stop (Old Navy) so I just ran in really quick and held him whole time (I'll have to go back to look around for a few things for myself ). I've been looking for a winter coat for him since he's not using the Bundle Me anymore (and dumb me didn't anticipate him outgrowing the carrier) and in January, that's not an easy feat. If they have any at all, they're not his size. I'm talking 3T or 0-3 months. Nothing in between!

I hope everyone is having a good day. One more day till the weekend!

 

[nucpharm29]

Thanks everyone for the anniversary ideas--I really like the candelight picnic! Hopefully I won't burn the house down. Unfortunately, getting a sitter wouldn't do us much good , b/c DH won't even be home from work until 7 and then the kids are in bed by 8. So I guess we can just wait until they're asleep.

Just got back from the mall where I had a moment of Gymboree weakness. I went to the mall innocently enough to return a pair of pants to Children's Place. WEll, I just happened to walk by Gymboree and guess what I saw--the 70% off sign in the window. Can't pass that up. I feel pretty good though. I got DD a hat and pair of shoes, and DS 4 shirts, pair of shorts, a hat, and short overalls all for $35. Unfortunately, they didn't have any 3T clothes for DD or I could've put us in the poor house. Alice28--have fun spending your gymbucks. Wish I had some to spend.

WonderBelle--What a terrrible way for a dr.to speak to you. Glad you're seeing somebody different now. Good luck with the amnio. I've never had one, so I won't be much help.

 

[T16GEM]

Hi everyone, I haven't had a chance to read much on here today as I have been busy listing things on ebay - I am hoping to make a bit of extra cash to put towards our holiday in April.

DH and I have taken the Christmas decorations down today - the house looks so bare but I am glad to get it back to normal, I can do a big spring clean over the weekend now and finish tidying etc. DH has been putting everything in our attic today also so there is dust everywhere!

It was my friends due date today - so far nothing has happened even though she has tried all the usual ways of trying to start off labour! She is very fed up now and just wants to hold her baby! So if anyone has some spare PD please send it her way!

Alice28- Yay on your ebay sale, it gives you a real buzz when you make a sale doesn't it!

Jill - I am so glad that John's shot went well, he looks so cute in his bumbo, does he hold his head up himself or is he leaning against the back of the seat? Shelby also did the silent scream when she had her immunisations last month - it freaks me out as she only ever does that when she is REALLY distressed ( also it makes me want to cry too!)

Hillbeans - I am glad that work hasn't been too bad for you.

Wonderbelle - I am thinking of you and your baby, I can't begin to imagine how you are feeling, what an awful Dr too, so glad that you won't be using that one again. Please let us know how you get on with your amnio.

Bellacam - I hope all goes well with trying for #2.

Nuchpharm29- your dd is way cute!


Hi to everyone else Tasha, Lissawynn, Diskim, Justthat - sorry if I've missed anyone but "hi" to you too!

Gems

 

[DisKim]

Jill - John Paul looks so cute in his bumbo seat! He's getting bigger! Poor baby ! The silent scream is the WORST! Well, comfort yourself with the fact that he won't remember these shots.

Lissawynn - I hope everything turns out okay for your friend. What a horrible thing for a pregnant woman to have to go through. I love my 2pm sign out time, but I have students in my room for homeroom at 7:05 am. That'a a little hard to handle sometimes, especially when they want to nag me about things during homeroom.

Wonderbelle - What a horrible thing to hear from your doctor. I would certainly get another opinion. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts.

SL - You might have some luck finding a coat at Land's End. I got Aidan a bunting from them and I love it! I hate when I need something like a coat or hat in January and the stores have bathing suits and shorts out already. It's impossible to find winter items after Christmas!

Well, I made a big, impulsive decision today. Aidan's babysitter gave me the last straw today. When I went to pick him up, she informed me that she is going on a vacation to Florida during the first week in April so I'll have to find alternate daycare for an entire week! I just don't get it. Almost all of the parents are teachers and have off the week before Easter. Why can't she go then?? I was ticked. I loved my babysitter that I used for Alex but I couldn't use her because she is state certifed and can only have 5 children and she had no openings for Aidan. Well, she is getting an opening in March because one of the children is going to an autistic school. I called her and told her I wanted the spot. I am going to feel so bad telling his current babysitter that he is leaving but I know he is better off with the other one. She is professional and signs a contract and never takes a day off. She also only has 5 kids, whereas the other one has 8. Also, she keeps a daily log of what they eat, diaper changes, etc. So, what do you ladies think? Did I do the right thing? I also don't know when to tell his babysitter that he'll be leaving. I don't want to give her short notice but I also don't want her to get angry and refuse to take him or something. I'm going to use the excuse that the other babysitter lives in my town so it will be easier to drop him off in the mornings (which is true).

 

[lissawynn]

DisKim - I think you are making the right decision regarding the babysitter. The whole diaper change thing sounded kind of fishy. I had to make arrangements for Jimmy for a week when my dad went to St. Croix and it was a pain in the neck. What can I do, though? He is my dad. I somehow lucked out and didn't get a homeroom again this year. It's so nice not to be bothered until 7:40.

Gems - Good luck with your ebay stuff. I have to learn how to sell stuff. I really need to get rid of some things, and who couldn't use the extra cash?
Best wishes for your friend!

Jill and SL - Thanks for thinking my kid is cute! We're kind of partial to him here. Btw, don't you just love his little "man ****ies"? Gotta love the chubbies!

I am still waiting to hear about my friend's surgery. I'll let you all know how she and the baby are doing.