You are 24 weeks pregnant.

I may go back into web dev, though. You can make really good money in it and stay at home. Have to take a few classes first- it's been years since I've so much as looked at a SQL database! :x

herecomesbaby2 - 21.6 hours ago
uhoh-impreggo: Have you considered taking in other kids to watch? I do that and always have my own money. It isn't my first choice of things to be doing, but it does allow me to be home with my child (soon to be children). I don't have full time kids though so I still get one or two days off a week. It would depend on your area as to how much you could make but for me I make anywhere from $150 to $200 per week. That's not bad at all for this area! Let me tell you though, not having the adult interaction throughout the day SUCKS!

MiniOface - 21.9 hours ago
Sometimes parents don't have the luxury of a choice. I spent a lot of time with my babysitters and turned out fine. So please don't knock parents who work to provide the best life for their children!

camsmami - 23.7 hours ago
Since I'm a teacher, I can teach them colors, numbers, alphabets, etc in the privacy of my own home. I know some people don't have any other choice, but as for me and my family, this is the best thing. My son has so many cousins and little playmates so he already has some social skills. He knows how to share, he's not a bully, he doesn't get sick, I love it! I have a cousin who sends her 2 children to daycare just because. She works, but her fiance stays home all day, so in their case daycare is not necessary. Some people just have kids without having a plan and they end up pushing them off on other people: daycares, grandparents, godparents, etc. If your child spends more time with other people than with you, there is a problem.

uhoh-impreggo - 1 days ago
Since we're talking about daycare and homecare etc- are there any other ladies who intend to stop working and be stay-at-homes, at least for a while but ARE NOT super-excited about it?

That is what I'm expecting to do, but I am not looking forward to it :( I don't have family here to give me breaks, and I LIKE working. I love having my own money, even if I now make half of what I did last year. I'm going to loathe asking for things like shampoo :( and razors, forget about going shopping for clothes or bags or shoes!!! *sigh* I won't be able to ask for things like that.

uhoh-impreggo - 1 days ago
I've been so wanting to 'show' and not just look 'thick' but have found there is a LOT of fun to be had in telling people you're almost 6 months pregnant when you don't look it!!!

liz- meeee too. I work 18ish hours a week and as many as I can get, but I'm in retail and it is painful. Today my feet were shiny from swelling the last couple of days :( my shift was cut today and while I miss the money, it's nice to give them an unexpected day to relax.

lizandbrent - 1 days ago
Misty: How do you do 11 hour days??? I do about five 1/2 as a server on my feet and I am so exhausted and in pain, I sit down and get up and my body just screams for me to QUIT!!! :P

PressMom - 1 days ago
The picture on the cake is an awesome idea! The only parts our baby girl would show us were her butt and the back of her head though, and I'm not sure I can eat a piece of cake with a tushy on it!

mistyfire77 - 1 days ago
Oh yeah, I lost another 3 lbs since last month. Totaling 7 lbs since Ive been pregnant. Wowsers. Doctor told me its fine.

mistyfire77 - 1 days ago
Well, after reading further down the list, I see I am not the only opionated one today. GOod, oh and I caught my typo's, hahahah.

mistyfire77 - 1 days ago
Oh i hear you ladies when werew talking about stubborn babies. My littlw one was being soooooooo stubborn yesterday at the doctors when doing my U/S that she couldnt even get a good look at her face. We were trying to get a good picture because my Friend wants to make a cake for my babyshower with the pic on the cake in a candy sheet. Stubborn! We did get to see her heart and her femur bone. She wouldn't show us the goods either to ENSURE that she was really a girl. And last month my doctor said 'I'm pretty sure its a girl' because she definately couldn't see a boy tool between his legs and she said she would have been able to tell if it were a boy at that angle. I guess we aren't painting 'her' room quite yet. I will get another U/S in 6 weeks, I can't believe after my next month appointment it's already time for those every 2 week appointments. I am just soo o o o o o tired when I get home from working these 11 hour days I can't wait til October. Okay, I'm just going on and on and on about different subjects now. I had alot on my mind about stubborn babies.

lizandbrent - 1 days ago
Hey ladies, we are only 24 hours from needing to make a huge decision...and I don't know what to do...in my heart I want to rent a home, but not sure if thats best with the baby right around the corner....PLEASE take my poll and help me have a better idea!!! Thank you!

justinaezerskyte - 1 days ago
I work from home doing surveys. Money - depends on how much time I spend. I made 234 $ last month. I know it's now much, but its something, because I have to stay at home anyways taking care of my son. http://cashcrate.com/1381620 This website is the best one I found so far for doing surveys and making money.

MiniOface - 1 days ago
I hate the summer heat but I love the fruit...yummy =) Hope you ladies are having a good one!

momtobe1611 - 1 days ago
what exactly do braxton hicks feel like???

momtobe1611 - 1 days ago
Ivan: I am going through the same thing...My baby girl lays on her belly so they can not get a good view of her heart...i even had an Echocardiogram done...and everything is great!!! dont worry...our babies are just stubborn!!! lol...they tend to r/s for a couple weeks to give the baby sometime ti switch positions!!!!

PressMom - 1 days ago
Just weighing in here -- I agree on the daycare issue that it is good for kids if you get them in a good one. It's so good for them to socialize with other little ones and it really gets them ready for school later (I'm a kindergarten teacher). I do have to say that although I DON'T agree with the statement that if you can't stay home, don't have them, but I DO think that if you can't afford them, don't get pregnant. Or think about adoption or get another job. Whatever you have to do, but don't make me pay for it! Now, I know that some people fall into extinuating circumstances, but I believe that you are NOT doing the best for you or your kids if you purposely get pregnant knowing full well you can't afford it.

herecomesbaby2 - 1 days ago
ivan: I had to reschedule a 2nd ultrasound because they couldn't get a good look at the spine. She said from what she could see it looked fine but they have to be able to get a good picture of it as 'proof'. I wouldn't worry too much. I'm sure your baby was just being a little stinker and made it hard for them to see.

kayla1229 - 1 days ago
got my u/s results today. the cysts on her brain are gone, but there is still a cyst on her kidney, which the dr said they may be mistaking her gall bladder for the cyst and it could be nothing at all. i am feeling very confident that she is going to be a perfect healthy little girl.... but the dr just laughed when i told her how bad my back, hips, head, boobs, and vajayjay are hurting. i guess she must hear that ALOT! i know it is all normal pregnancy pains but i needed to complain a little bit to someone that understands cause the b/f thinks i am just being dramatic when i tell him i cant walk cause i am in to much pain!! i just cant wait til october gets here and baby comes out!!

hayleesmadria - 1 days ago
my 2 cents on the daycare situation. My daughter has been in a full time 9-5 daycare since she was 2 and I don't know what I would do with out those heaven sent women. I have to work full time and my hubby travels for his work. Haylee became much more articulate when she started and learned to share, practice patience, and co-exist with other 'little people'. Now with that being said baby on the way will be staying with a family friend for the first year or so just to get a little more one on one attention but if that wasn't an option I would not hesitate to put him in the same program. I would give the world to stay with my kids all day but I can't for financial reasons, I also think I am able to not take for granted the time we do have together in the evenings and weekends because I am not burnt out from never having a break.

butterblocksmom - 1 days ago
Peachy...well said. I couldn't agree with you more!!!

lvan - 1 days ago
hey beauty preggo ladies, i went to my ob as a normal routine check up today and we had an u/s last month result and my ob had to reschedule another one for us b/c the last u/s they didn't get to see the heart clear. anyone is having to reschedule for a second or the same issue or other isssues? i wasn't worry but now i'm. let me know.. thanks guys!

danie2020 - 1 days ago
I'm off of work now...we close early today. I'll be at the beach tomorrow, so HAPPY 4TH TO ALL!!

danie2020 - 1 days ago
I think it depends on the daycare too. Because I've dropped in on my son at his daycare as well as my olders son's and never had any problems. Both of my children started daycare at 8 weeks since I HAVE to work and they are both healthy and happy with no problems. Like I said, bad stuff goes on in schools too, and we certainly won't stop our kids from going to schools...bad stuff even happens in churches!! We have to teach our children at an early age what to look out for and go from there...I can't speak for other people, but I do absolutely LOVE my son's preschool and what he is learning. Like I said, his preschool has cameras, and each class has a huge glass window, so if a parent doesn't want to be seen by going up to the window, they can look at their kid on the monitor. Which may be a reason this school is so great...but you can't beat that! I'm not saying they are perfect, no one is perfect, but for a parent that has to work, it's a wonderful place to keep your child.

herecomesbaby2 - 1 days ago
I worked at an accredited, state licensed daycare for 4 years before having my son. It was actually one of the best in the area and was mostly filled with doctors and nurses kids. After working there, I saw first hand what daycare was really like and decided right than that when I had a child I would NOT put them in daycare. The parents LOVED the daycare and the teachers but if they had any idea what it was really like it would be a completely different story. Many of the teachers and directors are great at putting on a 'show' for the parents. I do agree that it is beneficial for older kids though for the socialization and structure. I personally wouldn't put my child in daycare until they were at LEAST 3 years old. I hope I don't offend anyone by saying this, that's definitely not my intention. I also agree that many children are better off in daycare than at home.

danie2020 - 1 days ago
I agree 100% with Peachy. I think a stable home enviornment matters the most!! I personally love my 4 year old son's daycare, my 13 year old went there too and they still have most of the same teachers! They teach him computers, spanish, math, science, social studies, and of course as an infant and toddler - shapes, numbers, colors, etc...I like his preschool so much that even if I was a stay at home mom, I would send him there because it teaches them social skills and prepares them for regular school. They will have to go to school one day and all kinds of bad things happen in schools as well...molestation, bullying, teasing, etc. We can't watch our kids 24 hours a day 7 days a week so I personally feel that it's good preparation for them if they can attend a preschool, even if it's a few days a week. Right now his school is on a summer program, but during the fall they switch back to school and he gets homework and everything. And he enjoys doing homework. So when he goes to regular school he will already be used to the fact that he has to do homework. It's obviously well balanced with playful activities suitable for his age. I don't knock any parent who stays at home, but you can't knock a parent who has to work either!! It can work both ways!

Peachy09 - 1 days ago
No BH with #1 or yet this time either! Either that or I had no idea what they felt like LoL. And wow on the daycare thing! That topic is SO controversial. It's great if you can stay home, but it really depends on so many factors! Some parents are actually better as working parents, certain kids really thrive in one environment or the other, you really can't say one is better than the other. I think studies are showing now its really a stable home environment thats the most beneficial, single or married, working or not. My LO adores his daycare 4-5 days a week, from 9-430 when daddy picks him up. He's off & running before his feet hit the floor, & they adore him just as much. We did pick a licensed daycare vs home based though just because of the fear of leaving our LO with someone alone. Not that home-based places are bad!!! My husband lived next door to a little girl who had been shaken as a baby & saw firsthand the consequences. We figured a place with more than one caregiver in the room would essentially be more...monitored (?) Cant find the right word there! We might reconsider when the kids are old enough to communicate what happens when we're not around.

stelabela0507 - 1 days ago
Destin2000: thank you so much. Also, I have leg cramps at night too my doctor told me its okay to take tylenol regular strength. The other night I couldn't sleep and I remembered my doctor said I could take 1 benadryl... and boy did it work like a charm.

camsmami - 1 days ago
I don't trust daycares, that's why my husband and I work opposite shifts so we can stay home with our babies.

shelby85 - 1 days ago
i'm so jealous! my friend had her baby today :)

tavibaby27 - 1 days ago
my job is letting us off at 1 today for the holiday. i'm so exhausted i think i got about 3 hours of sleep last night. i've been sick for the past 2 or 3 days with everything imaginable. it's horrible being sick and pregnant and my boyfriend isn't such a good nurse...he tries but maybe i'm a little demanding lol..i'm just ready to get off to enjoy the long weekend. i feel like my stomach has really gotten harder and rounder this week..everything else on me is the same as it was before just have this nice round belly now lol...

danie2020 - 1 days ago
It's slow at work today. My 4 year old goes to a licensed preschool where they have cameras in every class and they encourage the parents to come in unannounced or to watch the kids on camera to see how they are doing. It's a really well run preschool, but it's the most expensive in the area. I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to do this with two!

sem54 - 1 days ago
pomaq- I completely agree! Both my parents worked full time and I never felt like I was lacking in anything! So I read more about this story, and it turns out (not that this is much better) but the people locked the kids in closets and sheds because they were given a surprise inspection by the state. So they were hiding the kids because they were only licensed to care for 3 (there were 14 in the home!). What a bunch of morons...

pomag - 1 days ago
Sem, that is just sad. There are plenty of 'stay at home moms' who are no more benefit to their children's upbringing than none at all!! I learned a lot from seeing my parents work and prioritize and learned that the world does not revolve around me - responsibility, etc. Never once felt unloved or neglected. It can work, either way for good or bad. Sad ignorant people.

shelby85 - 1 days ago
OMG I would be making death threats on people if they did that to my child. In face, i'm sure my ranger of a hubby might take action on that.

sem54 - 1 days ago
Did anyone see that article on CNN about the day care that was hiding children in storage sheds and closets? Even worse are the comments that people are leaving about this article! Someone actually wrote, 'If you can afford to stay home with your children, DON'T HAVE ANY.' Does this turn anyone else's stomach?!?