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Whit4you

Friday, November 08, 2002 - 06:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
She said on the 3rd she was having contractions - any one know?

Yuhuru

Saturday, November 09, 2002 - 06:37 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I haven't heard Whit, but if she has had the baby it's pretty early. I think she's only ~35 weeks(?)

Whit4you

Saturday, November 09, 2002 - 12:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
35 weeks = 9 months right? :)

I was just wondering she said she was having contractions last week and I haven't seen her on the boards since soooooo :)

Yuhuru

Saturday, November 09, 2002 - 01:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Pregnancy technically lasts for 40 weeks. I have 2 more months to go, and I thought that Jewels was only 1 month ahead of me. I'll check our previous discussions to confirm.

Sia

Saturday, November 09, 2002 - 02:11 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks, Yuhuru, for offering to update us; I've been wondering about Jewels, too. How are you feeling, Yuhuru? Hope you're well. Hugs, love, and prayers to Jewels and Yuhuru and all expectant-mommies!

Jewels

Tuesday, November 12, 2002 - 09:46 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm still here! Thanks for thinking of me though. I have 4 more weeks to go. Contractions are still coming and going, so I have just been taking it easy and resting alot. I have a dr. appt. this afternoon..it would be nice if he told me it was time...I am sooooo ready.

Whit4you

Tuesday, November 12, 2002 - 03:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Jewels - soooooooo are you totally ready? Stocked up on paperplates and quick meal type stuff and all that jazz?

Here's a handy 'what to pack' list

For Mom
____ Comfortable robe ____ Nightgown
____ Nursing bra ____ Warm socks
____ Slippers ____ Comfortable outfit you can wear home
____ Sanitary pads ____ Toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, deodorant,
____ Hair clips, scrunchies, barrettes
____ Brush or comb ____ Toothbrush and toothpaste
_____ Sweatpants

For Your Labor Partner
____ Change of clothes
____ Book or magazine
____ Toothbrush, toothpaste, and other basic toiletries
____ At least $20 in cash and change for snacks, phone calls, and so forth
____ Snacks or soft drinks in small cooler
____ Watch with a second hand for timing contractions


For Baby
____ Car seat ____ Newborn hat
____ 2 receiving blankets ____ 2 "onesies"
____ 2 pairs of socks
____ "Going home" outfit--including sweater or bunting if the weather is cold
____Diapers and diaper bag

Documents
____ Birth plan ____ Insurance cards
____ Address book with phone numbers
____ Birth announcements and postage stamps

Extras
____ Electric heated massager or tennis ball (very helpful for lower back pain or leg cramps)
____ Massage oil
____ Personal stereo and headphones
____ Favorite tapes or compact discs
____ Some books and magazines
____ Camera or video camera (and film!)
____ Extra pillow
____ Gift for sibling
____ Hard candy to suck on during labor
____ Lanolin, if nursing
____ Cell phone & Calling card

Sia

Tuesday, November 12, 2002 - 10:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
(((Jewels!!!))) smileykiss

Jewels

Saturday, November 16, 2002 - 06:20 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks for the list Whit...I have been working on it! Also need to add all my holiday preparations. Haven't even started the Christmas shopping yet. Ugh.

Thanks Sia, I needed that!

Sia

Saturday, November 16, 2002 - 02:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Jewels, an easy way to do Christmas shopping is to do what my hubby used to do when he was a bachelor: buy everyone the same thing. One year he found nice alarm clocks on sale at a good price, so he bought one for everyone on his list. He got one for his Dad, his Mom, each of his sisters, brother-in-law, etc.; everyone on the list got an alarm clock. My own variation on this theme last year was the Pyrex casserole dish with zippered insulated carrier; I bought four or five of them, kept two for myself and gave one to my sister, my mother and my stepdaughter.

My other idea won't help you now, but I keep a Rubbermaid tote in my closet year-round that I put gifts into as I find them on sale and buy them. By November I have an excellent selection of goodies from which to choose the perfect thing for almost everyone on my list. Sometimes I don't even have a specific person in mind when I buy something, and it helps to have this big box of items when Christmas rolls around.

For years I've had a drawer full of coloring books, happy-meal toys, new toothbrushes, costume jewelry, and other little goodies for visitors with children. I did this for years before I ever dreamed of having kids myself. With nieces and nephews, it was convenient to have things for them on hand, and now that I have kids I always have inexpensive gifts suitable for the birthday parties they're invited to--and best of all, I don't have to make an unnecessary trip to the mall for a present! I keep greeting cards of all description on hand, as well, as I'm a big writer and love to send cards and letters.

Whit4you

Sunday, December 01, 2002 - 10:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Jewels we are waiting!

You know that having lots of sex can do wonders to trim a few days off this wait....lol.

Hope you have plenty of easy meal things ready for the first few weeks after the lil one is born. Paper plates - cups and what-not... one of those hot water botttles is good idea too - :)

Ok I'll shut up - hehe - excited to see this baby of yours - have a website planned for the lil one yet? A way to send us pics?

Neko

Monday, December 02, 2002 - 06:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Did you know Juju is a good name for a baby Jewels??
*Wink*

Whit4you

Monday, December 02, 2002 - 07:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
<twiddling thumbs>

<tapping toes>

Ok Jewels...need me to take you on a bumpy ride or what? LOL.

Jewels

Friday, December 06, 2002 - 03:19 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Woo Hoo! Dr. says I am 2 cm dialated and 80% effaced! Could be any time now!

Nightcrawler

Friday, December 06, 2002 - 03:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
that is so COOL

let us know when that baby comes out?

Wargod

Friday, December 06, 2002 - 03:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Awesom news, Jewels....good luck!! You know Juju is a good name for a boy or girl!

Neko

Friday, December 06, 2002 - 04:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Good stuff Jewels!!
You make sure to come back here after it all and tell us everything!

Draheid

Friday, December 06, 2002 - 06:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
After? Why doesn't she take her lap top and do a 'spoiler' or 'play-by-play' of the event! Woohoo! :)
Just kidding!! Congratulations, Jewels. Sounds like you're almost there! :)

Whit4you

Friday, December 06, 2002 - 06:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Jewels! Well that's good news! I should have suggested you make arrangements to have someone get on and let us know when the new one arrives - if you have time see if you can hook us up with an informant...>:)

I'm very excited for you - it's sooo amazing to see your babies fingers and toes for the first time, you'll see :)

Juju2bigdog

Friday, December 06, 2002 - 06:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yay, Jewels!! You go, girl!! Hope it is a smooth journey.

Hahahahahaha, I have not checked this thread since I have been on the road. Way to go, Neko and Wargod!!! (and everybody who has suggested it before; I only read back a couple days)

Jmm

Friday, December 06, 2002 - 07:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Jewels, Congratulations and hang in there.

baby

Heyltslori

Friday, December 06, 2002 - 08:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yay! A new baby is on the way! Congrats! :)
baby

Lumbele

Saturday, December 07, 2002 - 12:31 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Final stretch, Jewels! Good luck!

Sia

Sunday, December 08, 2002 - 01:49 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Good luck, Jewels, and best wishes. Hugs and prayers for you and your baby. I'll "patiently" wait until you can let us know your news!!

Squaredsc

Sunday, December 08, 2002 - 06:32 am EditMoveDeleteIP
ditto from me, good luck and take as many drugs as they can give you, lol.