A Happy Announcement...

DragonYoga · 05-04-2008, 06:57 PM

I just found out I'm preg!

I'm about 3 weeks along by my estimation, so the baby's due maybe Jan. 16th.

Any advice??? I plan to get a cosleeper bassinet and a vibrating alert for when the baby cries. I normally sleep so hard I sometimes don't see flashing lights.

Since I do have a genetic condition that MAY be the cause for my deafness, I will be asking the dr to test for that.

Freaky Cat · 05-04-2008, 07:25 PM

congrats... why u need to get a test? why not wait till after the baby is born? unless its a high risk conditon then its different story. hmm.. but hope you have a wonderful pregnancy...

DragonYoga · 05-04-2008, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Freaky Cat

congrats... why u need to get a test? why not wait till after the baby is born? unless its a high risk conditon then its different story. hmm.. but hope you have a wonderful pregnancy...

Thanks Freaky Cat!

Cuz what I have can be a serious condition, and I want to know in advance and get ready. It's called Ectodermal Dysplasia, and I have the "mild" form. I was born deaf, legally blind in one eye, and no teeth - that means, I've been weariing dentures since I was 2 years old. Unlike others, I'm fortunate - I have hair and I can sweat (some), and I look normal. The worse types, you can see the facial bones are malformed - it looks "wrong". I do know the baby has a 50% chance because I have it. I just want to be sure and start getting help EARLY so I will have all the medical stuff ready for the baby. Dentures are EXPENSIVE!

shel90 · 05-04-2008, 08:02 PM

CONGRATS!!!!! Is this your first baby?

DragonYoga · 05-04-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by shel90

CONGRATS!!!!! Is this your first baby?

YUP!!!

We'll be married a year on June 20th.

So it's a wonderful surprise for us!

jillio · 05-04-2008, 08:13 PM

Big congrats, DragonYoga! I have a nephew who was born on Jan 16th.

Freaky Cat · 05-04-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DragonYoga

Thanks Freaky Cat!

Cuz what I have can be a serious condition, and I want to know in advance and get ready. It's called Ectodermal Dysplasia, and I have the "mild" form. I was born deaf, legally blind in one eye, and no teeth - that means, I've been weariing dentures since I was 2 years old. Unlike others, I'm fortunate - I have hair and I can sweat (some), and I look normal. The worse types, you can see the facial bones are malformed - it looks "wrong". I do know the baby has a 50% chance because I have it. I just want to be sure and start getting help EARLY so I will have all the medical stuff ready for the baby. Dentures are EXPENSIVE!

Now that I understand your concerns, ok.

You are welcome!

hope for a wonderful and pleasant pregnancy!

Matilda · 05-04-2008, 08:40 PM

Marvellous news! ... hope you will have a trouble-free pregnancy and enjoy it.

IslandGal · 05-04-2008, 08:53 PM

Congratulations!! May you have a safe and pleasant pregnancy

Psst, I love chocolates too!

LakeTahoe · 05-04-2008, 08:59 PM

If I was in your shoe, I won't announce it till 3 months along...But it is your choice though....

Congrats and good luck!

DragonYoga · 05-05-2008, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by LakeTahoe

If I was in your shoe, I won't announce it till 3 months along...But it is your choice though....

Congrats and good luck!

yeah, normally I would too but my husband blabbed to EVERYONE at work and his family the second I told him via text the preg test was positive. So, why not?

And thanks to everyone!

***~SG~*** · 05-05-2008, 06:15 AM

Congrats! I hope it will be a smooth pregnancy.

Phillips · 05-05-2008, 06:22 AM

Congrats!!!

Don't buy toooo much clothes ok baby will outgrow it quickly!!

Cheri · 05-05-2008, 06:34 AM

You'll love being a mother.

Pepsi · 05-05-2008, 07:16 AM

Congratulations!!!

KarissaMann05 · 05-05-2008, 08:16 AM

[color=royalblue]Oooh, wow! CONGRATS!! I don't know about this thread.

AWESOME![color]

Bottesini · 05-05-2008, 11:11 AM

Congratulation! Hope all goes very well for you.

Liebling:-))) · 05-05-2008, 11:13 AM

Congratulations!!!

Wish you best of good luck

DragonYoga · 05-05-2008, 02:32 PM

Thanks guys! I got the results of the blood test for the preg, and it says I'm actually about 4-5 weeks along! So I'm due Dec 31st.

I am SO excited! I bought the "What to Expect When You're Expecting" book today.

I've already alerted my teachers so that I can eat/drink in class when/if the morning sickness hits.

jillio · 05-05-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DragonYoga

Thanks guys! I got the results of the blood test for the preg, and it says I'm actually about 4-5 weeks along! So I'm due Dec 31st.

I am SO excited! I bought the "What to Expect When You're Expecting" book today.

I've already alerted my teachers so that I can eat/drink in class when/if the morning sickness hits.

I hope you are one of the lucky ones who doesn't have morning sickness! BTW, that's a really good book for expectant moms...and dads, too! Doesn't hurt for them to understand everything that is going on with a pregnancy, too.

DragonYoga · 05-05-2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jillio

I hope you are one of the lucky ones who doesn't have morning sickness! BTW, that's a really good book for expectant moms...and dads, too! Doesn't hurt for them to understand everything that is going on with a pregnancy, too.

I hope so, too - I'm tiny enough as is! 5th graders are my height or taller!

I don't need to lose the weight I've worked so hard to gain! LOL

I just made my first appointment with the ob/gyn, he's the best doctor in town, and the most popular. He was a friend of mine's doctor, and she could not stop singing him praises. I'll be about 2 months along when I see him (end of the month)

My husband will probably flip through the book - he's just happy the baby's on its way, I don't think he really wants to understand the process LOL!

Moon-child · 05-05-2008, 04:04 PM

Congrats, thanks for spreading your joy! Don't worry too much about not "hearing" your wee one, I could hear my little one in my heart when he cried, a mother's instinct is very strong. My child is 9 now, he hears and signs, and I can still "feel" it when he is upset or hurt or in need.

DragonYoga · 05-05-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Moon-child

Congrats, thanks for spreading your joy! Don't worry too much about not "hearing" your wee one, I could hear my little one in my heart when he cried, a mother's instinct is very strong. My child is 9 now, he hears and signs, and I can still "feel" it when he is upset or hurt or in need.

Thanks, Moon Child!

That does help!

Moon-child · 05-05-2008, 06:11 PM

Hey, my pleasure, I am glad I could help. Lots of parents here I assume, you might as well tap into the collective mind for support and advice. Hugs!

***Jolie77*** · 05-05-2008, 06:55 PM

Congratulations!

You will find the book "What To Expect When You're Expecting" VERY informative. It is everything down to a T (well not everything but pretty much, it does) and it was my "bible" for the whole duration of my pregnancies.

Enjoy your pregnancy as long as you can because it will be something you definitely can carry with your heart afterwards.

Moon-child · 05-05-2008, 07:45 PM

I second that book, it is a good one. My fave book was an empty journal for me to fill though, it holds all my pregnancy musings.

shel90 · 05-05-2008, 09:10 PM

I agree with others about the book. I couldnt live without it. There is also one called "The Baby's First Year" or something like that.

05-04-2008, 06:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
DragonYoga chocolatechocolate! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 154	A Happy Announcement... I just found out I'm preg! I'm about 3 weeks along by my estimation, so the baby's due maybe Jan. 16th. Any advice??? I plan to get a cosleeper bassinet and a vibrating alert for when the baby cries. I normally sleep so hard I sometimes don't see flashing lights. Since I do have a genetic condition that MAY be the cause for my deafness, I will be asking the dr to test for that. __________________ MMM...CHOCOLATE!!!

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Freaky Cat Space - it's like heaven! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: ArKaNsAs Posts: 10,038	congrats... why u need to get a test? why not wait till after the baby is born? unless its a high risk conditon then its different story. hmm.. but hope you have a wonderful pregnancy... __________________ "SpongeBob, that's my Krabby Patty! Give it back, you porous freak! I command you! My patty! Nooo! I'll settle for some fries." - Plankton. Freaky Cat's Blog

05-04-2008, 08:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
shel90 Sun Whorshipper Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: A Desert Rat that has found herself in Maryland Posts: 12,610 Blog Entries: 1	CONGRATS!!!!! Is this your first baby? __________________ ~Shel~

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LakeTahoe ~~SUMMER!!!~~ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lost somewhere on the Earth! Posts: 11,615	If I was in your shoe, I won't announce it till 3 months along...But it is your choice though.... Congrats and good luck! __________________ My fairy name is Bramble Elfglitter LakeTahoe

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05-04-2008, 08:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
jillio Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,293	Big congrats, DragonYoga! I have a nephew who was born on Jan 16th.

05-04-2008, 08:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
Matilda "Sunshine Beach, Qld" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 1,760	Marvellous news! ... hope you will have a trouble-free pregnancy and enjoy it.

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IslandGal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 4,158	Congratulations!! May you have a safe and pleasant pregnancy Psst, I love chocolates too!

05-05-2008, 06:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
*~SG~* Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 2,626	Congrats! I hope it will be a smooth pregnancy.

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Cheri Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: All I wanted was a white knight with a good heart, soft touch, fast horse, ride me off into the sunset Posts: 20,225	You'll love being a mother. __________________

05-05-2008, 07:16 AM	#15 (permalink)
Pepsi USA Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,990	Congratulations!!!

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05-05-2008, 11:11 AM	#17 (permalink)
Bottesini Defy Dragons! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right behind you! Posts: 2,102	Congratulation! Hope all goes very well for you.

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05-05-2008, 02:32 PM	#19 (permalink)
DragonYoga chocolatechocolate! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 154	Thanks guys! I got the results of the blood test for the preg, and it says I'm actually about 4-5 weeks along! So I'm due Dec 31st. I am SO excited! I bought the "What to Expect When You're Expecting" book today. I've already alerted my teachers so that I can eat/drink in class when/if the morning sickness hits. __________________ MMM...CHOCOLATE!!!

05-05-2008, 04:04 PM	#22 (permalink)
Moon-child Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 198	Congrats, thanks for spreading your joy! Don't worry too much about not "hearing" your wee one, I could hear my little one in my heart when he cried, a mother's instinct is very strong. My child is 9 now, he hears and signs, and I can still "feel" it when he is upset or hurt or in need.

05-05-2008, 06:11 PM	#24 (permalink)
Moon-child Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 198	Hey, my pleasure, I am glad I could help. Lots of parents here I assume, you might as well tap into the collective mind for support and advice. Hugs!

05-05-2008, 06:55 PM	#25 (permalink)
*Jolie77* Truth does not blush. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The Bluegrass State Posts: 3,942	Congratulations! You will find the book "What To Expect When You're Expecting" VERY informative. It is everything down to a T (well not everything but pretty much, it does) and it was my "bible" for the whole duration of my pregnancies. Enjoy your pregnancy as long as you can because it will be something you definitely can carry with your heart afterwards.

05-05-2008, 07:45 PM	#26 (permalink)
Moon-child Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 198	I second that book, it is a good one. My fave book was an empty journal for me to fill though, it holds all my pregnancy musings.

05-05-2008, 09:10 PM	#27 (permalink)
shel90 Sun Whorshipper Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: A Desert Rat that has found herself in Maryland Posts: 12,610 Blog Entries: 1	I agree with others about the book. I couldnt live without it. There is also one called "The Baby's First Year" or something like that. __________________ ~Shel~