Laura Ward - Sunday, 7 December Message to all: This message is not intended for any one person, but a general statement to all members of the site. After hearing what you all think in regards to posting photos on the forums, we have modified the rules and ask that everyone familiarize yourself so that the site continues to remain friendly for everyone, including new members. In an effort to be respectful of all members of the site, we ask that members do not post more than ONE photo or video per person in the weekly, monthly and information forums. Your ONE picture should be small in size as well. Any large photos will be deleted. You are welcome to post as many pictures as you would like in the photo books, which were created for the purpose of sharing and viewing photos. You may also post as many blogs as you would like with photos in them. We understand that many members enjoy posting and viewing pictures on the forums, but this is not where they belong. We must keep the pictures on the boards to a minimum so that the written comments can continued to be written and read. Otherwise, the numerous amounts of large pictures squash the messages and they become missed. We ask that this modification be respected, therefore any member that continues to post numerous pictures a day will be deleted from the site. Thank you all for helping us keep the site friendly and welcoming for all members.
mother of one - Sunday, 7 December Hey! I dont know when I'm going to be able to post pictures. I can barely walk or get out of bed. My pain tolerance is extremely LOW!! I was in active labor for several hrs before I got an epidural & I just wanted to kill someone...the pain was unbareable. Anyway, until I can post some pictures I want you to look at his picture he took at the hospital. If you google: Chandler Regional Medical Center. Then once you're on the website look for Online Nursery then click the letter F (bc F is the first letter in my name) Brody's name should come up. He was born Dec 1. His name is on there twice bc one time they spelt his middle name wrong. They said the origin of his name is Irish but it's really Scottish! He's so cute...ALL the nurses were crazy about him. Hopefully soon I'll post my birthstory. Let's just say things didnt go as planned(I had to have an emgerency c-section) I was still 2cm after they tried several methods to induce me. But through it all we both survived & we're healthy & I thank God for that!!
Dirk - Friday, 5 December Message to all: In the last 2 years you all posted 1.1 million photos to the site, and that needs a little maintenance. We are currently renaming all photos from the personal photobooks in order to speed up the site. Some, or all your photos may not show while we are working on the photobooks. You don't have to do anything. We hope to have all photos sorted in about 24 hours from now. You can upload new photos to your photobook while the computer is working on your other photos. Thanks for reading.
mother of one - Friday, 5 December Update: Brody & I are doing good. We finally get to go home tomorrow. I'm kind of nervous about going home tomorrow bc I wont have the nurses there to help me (but I didnt always send him to the nursery bc I felt bad & I cried everytime they took him for tests). I will have help from my bf when he's not working & my aunt is in town so she'll help me too. I stayed in the hosptial so long bc before I went into surgery I had a fever of 102 (almost 103). My nurse said that it's also a law that if a women gets a c-section she has to stay for atleast 3days. I've been here since Sunday morning. Anyway Brody is sooooo cute & healthy. ALL the nurses are crazy about him! I'm still in alot of pain & my feet,legs,calfs are swollen but I'll be okay. It was all worth it. I love him so much. I cry if he's away from me for 5mins. How are you doing? Hope all is well with you. Take care! I'll keep you updated as much as possible. Birth story & pics will be up as soon as I'm feeling better & have the engery to do it.
mother of one - Wednesday, 3 December Hi ladies, Thanks to all those who replied to my last message. I just wanted to let you know that I'm doing well & so is my little Brody. I'm pretty sore & in alot of pain but nothing compared to the pain I was in before I had him. I'll put up pictures as soon as I can, it probably wont be for awhile. Hope all is well with you! BTW: I meant Dec.1 not Oct. 1. I was on morphine when I wrote that. Well hopefully I'll talk to you soon. Take care!
mother of one - Tuesday, 2 December Hey! I finally had my baby Oct 1. OMG I was in so much pain, I dont see how anyone can do this more than once(but if you have done it more than goodluck to you & God bless.) I didnt plan on having an epidural but I was in such much pain I had to get one. Well I had him via csection for several reasons. Well come to find out he had the cord around his shoulder but he's completely fine! Omg I love him so much & he's sooooooo cute. He has the softest cry ever! I rhank God for my son & for a safe delivery. We'll I'm really tired so i'll talk to you later. I'll keep you updated as much as possible. Goodnight takecare!
***sorry for the errors, I'm still at the hospital & they gave me morphine.
Jelly27 - Monday, 1 December I'm back, with an update! Check out my page!
mother of one - Sunday, 30 November Hey! I'm at the hospital right now. I'm still only 1cm dilated! Ugh I guess this baby just loves being inside of me. Well I'll keep you updated as much as I can. Hope all is well with you! :-D
mother of one - Saturday, 29 November Thanks! I'll need prayer I can get. How have you been? I hope he comes on Sunday at midnight which would be Monday.
mother of one - Saturday, 29 November UPDATE: I just got home from the doctor & I'm 1cm dilated & my doctor ruptured my membranes. I made a little progress since the last time I was at the doctor (tuesday) bc I wasnt even dilated. Well....I'm going to be induced Sunday at 5:30am. My doc was wrong about my due date(like I thought) I was actually due on Nov. 19 so I'm like WAY overdue!! I'm excited but nervous at the same time. Lastnight I thought I was in labor forsure,this pain hit me out of nowhere & I could barely walk but it was false labor. I'll try to keep you updated as much as possible. Hopefully the gel works that way I dont need pitocin. Hope you had a wondful holiday.
mother of one - Thursday, 27 November Happy Holidays!! Hope you have a safe & wonderful holiday!! :-D
mother of one - Tuesday, 25 November UPDATE: I just go home from the doctor and I'm still not dilated. My doctor said that they're going to give me until Friday...to see if the baby comes on his own. If he doesnt then I have to go to the hospital & they'll give me gel to help lossen up my cervix. If that doesnt work then they'll give me pitocin & if that doesnt work & I dont start to show any progress then I'll need a c-section!! I have to make an appt for an u/s sometime this week bc they want sure my fluid isnt low. Ugh this baby is being so stubborn!! Hopefully he'll come before or on Friday. I'm just worried about his health, I dont want him to stay in there too long. Wish me luck. I know that God will bring him into this world when He's ready. Thanks for all the support!! :-D
mother of one - Tuesday, 25 November Hey, Just wanted to see how you were doing? Hope all is well with you. I'm now 2 days overdue!! I guess he likes it in there. Today was the second day in a row that I've been out shopping and walking for hrs, hoping it'll bring on labor but nothing yet! Last week I wasnt even dilated. I have a doc appt tomorrow. Hopefully they dont want to induce me bc I DONT want to be induced nor do I want a c-section. Everyone is saying that he might be born on Thanksgiving but who wants to be in the hospital on Thanksgiving?! Well wish me luck!! Take care!! Hope you have a wonderful holiday! :-D