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MKP Due Date Calendar - 04/12/04
Say "Hello" to:
Isabella Zora born February 12, 2004 to proud mama Brigitte Grace Batya born February 23, 2004 to proud mama Naomi Russell born February 24, 2004 to proud mama Carolyn DD born February 26, 2004 to proud mama Sheila Scheherazade born (& died) March 2, 2004 to proud mama Emily Gareth born March 9, 2004 to proud mama Tina DS born March 11, 2004 to proud mama Taulmaril Chase born March 12, 2004 to proud mama Christina Lily Parker born March 13, 2004 to proud mama Jen Andrew Franklin born March 15, 2004 to proud mama Henrietta Owen Muhannad born March 17, 2004 to proud mama Michelle little girl B born March 18, 2004 to proud mama Jennifer Chloe Gabriella born March 20, 2004 to proud mama Randi Mia Caroline born March 21, 2004 to proud mama Cara Alexandra born March 22, 2004 to proud mama Nicky Morgan born March 24, 2004 to proud mama Carol Ann DD2 born March 31, 2004 to proud mama Nan Ashley Lynn born March 31, 2004 to proud mama Kandie Gwendolyn Beatrice born April 8, 2004 to proud mama Irene Annicka Ceceil born April 9, 2004 to proud mama Kerry Logan Scott born April 9, 2004 to proud mama Shena Future Mamas (and Papas): March 17, 2004 Lindsay NOW OVERDUE!!!! March 23, 2004 April NOW OVERDUE!!!! March 24, 2004 Niki expecting a boy NOW OVERDUE!!!! March 25, 2004 Sue Ellen NOW OVERDUE!!!! March 27, 2004 Jyotsna NOW OVERDUE!!!! March 30, 2004 Shannon NOW OVERDUE!!!! March 30, 2004 Carola expecting a girl NOW OVERDUE!!!! March 31, 2004 Elys NOW OVERDUE!!!! April 2004 Elaine NOW OVERDUE!!!! April 1, 2004 MRC403 NOW OVERDUE!!!! April 3, 2004 Deidre NOW OVERDUE!!!! April 4, 2004 pcb NOW OVERDUE!!!! April 5, 2004 Joanna expecting a girl NOW OVERDUE!!!! April 10, 2004 melbgal1 NOW OVERDUE!!!! April 16, 2004 Hannah April 21, 2004 Alexis April 23, 2004 Leanne expecting a boy April 24, 2004 Karen April 28, 2004 Maggie April 28, 2004 Ang May 6, 2004 Vidya May 13, 2004 Nancy May 14, 2004 Carla expecting a boy May 15, 2004 Angela expecting a boy May 17, 2004 Camille expecting a boy May 17, 2004 Jill expecting a girl May 20, 2004 Gina May 21, 2004 Christine expecting a girl May 22, 2004 Liz May 31, 2004 Cali June 2004 Honey June 2004 Di June 3, 2004 Sandi June 5, 2004 AnneMarie June 8, 2004 Holly June 14, 2004 Kristi expecting a boy June 14, 2004 Susie June 15, 2004 Alissa expecting a boy June 21, 2004 Clare June 25, 2004 Jenn July 2004 Denise July 1, 2004 Elizabeth expecting a boy July 1, 2004 Jody July 4, 2004 Sunshine July 11, 2004 Amy expecting a girl July 11, 2004 Simone expecting a boy July 18, 2004 Sophie July 24, 2004 Mary W. July 26, 2004 Donna July 27, 2004 Melissa expecting a boy July 29, 2004 Threnody July 31, 2004 Mona August 6, 2004 Cherie expecting a girl August 7, 2004 Kim expecting a boy August 9, 2004 Chan August 14, 2004 Crystal Dreamer expecting twin boys August 19, 2004 Amanda August 24, 2004 Heather August 24, 2004 Vicki Bilaniuk August 26, 2004 Jess August 30, 2004 Carol September 4, 2004 Vicki S September 8, 2004 Susan M. September 8, 2004 Zannah September 12, 2004 ted September 20, 2004 Elit September 28, 2004 Andrea September 29, 2004 Robin T. October 1, 2004 Mary S. October 17, 2004 Tori October 21, 2004 Amber October 24, 2004 JennP October 24, 2004 Heather November 20, 2004 Sunshine November 26, 2004 Meagan December 2004 Cathy December 2004 JennL December 1, 2004 Wendy J. Please email me with any changes or additions. Drop the obvious Spam blocker of GoAwayWorm. -- Brigitte aa #2145 http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/j/joshuaandkaterina/ http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/i/isabellazora/ "Readers are plentiful; thinkers are rare." ~ Harriet Martineau |
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MKP Due Date Calendar - 04/12/04
AAACCCKK!! Only 9 days left!
Alexis |
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MKP Due Date Calendar - 04/12/04
Auntie Bubbles writes:
: AAACCCKK!! Only 9 days left! : Alexis Think three more weeks! Larry |
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MKP Due Date Calendar - 04/12/04
Yikes - suddenly, I'm in that first group of people after all the
OVERDUE notices!!! When did that happen?! -Karen, mom to Henry 3 3/4 and someone due in 12-26 days, as per Larry's advice!- |
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MKP Due Date Calendar - 04/12/04
"Larry McMahan" wrote in message ... Auntie Bubbles writes: : AAACCCKK!! Only 9 days left! : Alexis Think three more weeks! Larry I'm emotionally and physically prepared for that, Larry, but I don't know what my O/B will have to say, as he is concerned about how large this baby is. I'll know more on Thursday. DH and I will work together on him about this, as we both want to avoid induction, but damn, this baby is BIG! cheers, Alexis |
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MKP Due Date Calendar - 04/12/04
Auntie Bubbles wrote:
I'm emotionally and physically prepared for that, Larry, but I don't know what my O/B will have to say, as he is concerned about how large this baby is. I'll know more on Thursday. DH and I will work together on him about this, as we both want to avoid induction, but damn, this baby is BIG! cheers, But you know that there's no medical evidence to support induction for suspected large baby, right? There are, however, studies that show you're more likely to end up with a c-section if your doctor *thinks* the baby is large when matched against a set of controls with babies of exactly the same size whose caregivers did *not* know/think the baby was large. In other words, as soon as they think your baby is big, it affects every decision, and glasses start to be half empty rather than half full, and those decisions tend to be based on self-fulfilling prophecies. Best wishes, Ericka |
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MKP Due Date Calendar - 04/12/04
"Ericka Kammerer" wrote in message ... Auntie Bubbles wrote: I'm emotionally and physically prepared for that, Larry, but I don't know what my O/B will have to say, as he is concerned about how large this baby is. I'll know more on Thursday. DH and I will work together on him about this, as we both want to avoid induction, but damn, this baby is BIG! cheers, But you know that there's no medical evidence to support induction for suspected large baby, right? There are, however, studies that show you're more likely to end up with a c-section if your doctor *thinks* the baby is large when matched against a set of controls with babies of exactly the same size whose caregivers did *not* know/think the baby was large. In other words, as soon as they think your baby is big, it affects every decision, and glasses start to be half empty rather than half full, and those decisions tend to be based on self-fulfilling prophecies. Best wishes, Ericka I DO know this, Ericka, thanks to you and Henci Goer. I just don't know how to tell my Dr. this or if he'll listen or not. I have very little experience with doctors. Another problem is that I have met him only twice during this pregnancy. When I ask his staff nurse about his policies, she doesn't really know how to answer me. She just sort of gives me a blank look. She is not used to mothers questioning policies. I have told him at one of our two very brief visits that I wish to avoid induction, and he just mentioned nipple stimulation. I will grab a better hold of him at this next visit. I'm already doing pretty well at avoiding the U/S that they want me to have this week (it's tied up in bureaucratic red tape, and I'm not doing anything about it). What do you know about family history and large babies? I was 10 lbs 10 oz, and my mother delivered me vaginally, and she was only 5'5", and I'm 5'9". Any suggestions on how to deal with him on Thursday if he advocates induction? Should I just ask him to let me go an extra week and see how things are going? I have been having the weekly NST's, which are normal as far as the office staff indicates. Thanks for your help, Erika Cheers, Alexis |
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MKP Due Date Calendar - 04/12/04
At my appointment last week with the OB (37+ weeks), he asked me to
remind him how big ds had been at birth. "8 lb 15 oz." "Did we have any trouble getting him out? Shoulders or anything?" "No." "Well, this baby isn't small..." And that is the first and probably last conversation we'll have about size! -Karen, mom to Henry 3 3/4 and someone who isn't going to be small due 4/24/04- |
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MKP Due Date Calendar - 04/12/04
Auntie Bubbles wrote:
I DO know this, Ericka, thanks to you and Henci Goer. Sorry if I offended--I sometimes forget who's planning what, and while I know you'd been aroudn for a while, I couldn't remember what your position was on the issue ;-) I just don't know how to tell my Dr. this or if he'll listen or not. I hear ya--that's the hardest part. I have very little experience with doctors. Another problem is that I have met him only twice during this pregnancy. When I ask his staff nurse about his policies, she doesn't really know how to answer me. She just sort of gives me a blank look. She is not used to mothers questioning policies. I have told him at one of our two very brief visits that I wish to avoid induction, and he just mentioned nipple stimulation. I will grab a better hold of him at this next visit. I'm already doing pretty well at avoiding the U/S that they want me to have this week (it's tied up in bureaucratic red tape, and I'm not doing anything about it). What do you know about family history and large babies? I was 10 lbs 10 oz, and my mother delivered me vaginally, and she was only 5'5", and I'm 5'9". I really believe that it's not all that common for women to grow babies bigger than they can birth, particularly if they retain their mobility during labor and stay more upright and stay off their butts while pushing. It's no guarantee, of course, but I think the odds are very much in your favor. I think having a family history of successful large births can only help, though it also is no guarantee. Any suggestions on how to deal with him on Thursday if he advocates induction? Should I just ask him to let me go an extra week and see how things are going? I have been having the weekly NST's, which are normal as far as the office staff indicates. First things first, just ask. It's surprising how often you get what you want just by asking. The next step is to play dumb and just keep asking, "Why?" E.g., "Why do you think I should be induced? What do you think will go wrong if I don't? How often does that happen? What are the risks of induction? Do the risks of not inducing change much between now and a week from now? Exactly how much, would you say?" Just keep going on like that as if you had no idea the notion was controversial or that you were asking potentially touchy questions ;-) If they stonewall you, just say something like, "Hmm...would it be possible for you to check that out and get back to me on the details? Or could you tell me where I could look it up?" If it comes down to you putting your foot down, you can just say, "Thanks for all the information. Based on what you've said, at this point I feel more comfortable waiting a bit longer before inducing. I understand that has some risks, but I am more comfortable with those risks than with the risks of induction at this point." Good luck, Ericka |
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