I'm wondering if anybody is doing some cooking to shove in the freezer to help for when the babes come? Right now we have manicotti, chicken pot pie, lasagna, and corn casserole in the freezer. My mom also just bought me Don't Panic, More Dinner's in the Freezer and I picked four meals from it to make up tomorrow.

I'm supposed to be on bedrest. Supposed to be relaxing and doing as little as possible. But knowing that the kids are coming in a matter of a week or two, stuff needs to get done! Plus I'm just so ready to get them out of me that really, just bring it on labor!

Groceries are being delivered tomorrow and I'm hoping to prepare:

Chicken Marsala
Cinnamon Bread Souffle
Savory Sausage Bread
Sausage Cheese Tortellini Soup

I've always been really into cooking, but never knew how to freeze meals for later. Apparently it's not that hard and all the recipes in the book come with freezing and reheating directions.

So, I am currently almost 12 weeks along and I haven't told anyone at work about my pregnancy yet.  I am trying to decide if I should say something to my manager today (the day before we all go on break for the holiday) or wait until we get back in January.  the pros of telling her now is that she is a festive mood and it's a slow day today with not much going on, and she would have the whole vacation to kind of absorb the news.  OR if I tell her in January, she would be able to enjoy the vacation without having to worry about covering my duties this summer while I am on maternity leave.  I'm torn.

Any thoughts or advise??  The work day is over in less than three hours!

Thanks in advance!

I tried to post a few times since I've joined...but livejournal has been acting weird.  Third time's a charm I guess!!

1. What's your name or nickname?    
Jamien

2. Partners name?
Chris

3. Location?
Brooklyn, NY

4. Age?
30

5. When did you find out your were pregnant?
November 10th

6. What was your reaction?
First, shock.  Then, excitement and began plotting a fun way to share the news with the hubby!

7. What was the first sign you were pregnant?
Missed period.

8. What is your edd?
Well, I've calculated July 16th, 2010.  But I have my sonogram next Monday, and then I'll have a more definite date.

9. Is this your first baby?
Yes

10. Are you going to find out the sex?
You betcha!

11. Any name ideas?
We are working on a list...he has his favorites and I have mine.

12. What are you most excited about?
Right now--sharing the news with everyone, so far only Chris, Mom, Dad, and my brother know.  Gonna make phone calls on Christmas Day to the extended family.  In the future--I'm excited about having a little version of Chris and I...and making my parents grandparents and my brother an uncle.

13. Least excited about?
Lack of sleep during those first weeks...I love sleep.

14. Anything you'd like to share?
I chose my obgyn years ago because she was recommended by a friend as very quick and efficient.  And she IS!  Which is awesome when youa re just going in for your annual exam.  Now that I'm pregnant, I'm not sure if I want her to continue to be so efficient...seriously, it feels like I'm in a factory!  I'd like a little more compassion and time taken to help explain the options.  We'll see I guess...but it's a busy busy office, I will give her a chnace but will be looking around at other options as well.

Also, I've been lucky, in that I haven't been suffering much from early pregnancy symptoms...NO morning sickness (knock wood).  Just bigger and slightly more tender boobs, a return of a little acne, I have the nose of a blood hound, and I'm very tired at the end of the day.  Maybe this will feel more real when I finally get the sonogram (it's been so busy, I couldn't get my first visit in until I was 10w4d and at the sonogram I'll be 13w!)

I'm excited to share this exciting journey with you all!

Peace,
Jamien
11w1d      

I just had my 13 week ultrasound - I was told 'possibly' it was a girl ... but anyone here, especially those of you pregnant with a second, third, etc (not a first timer like me) have any thoughts?

Weekly Updates
1. How Far Along Are You? 12 weeks.
2. What's Up Physically This Week? still a bit of nausea. When will it end???
3. What's Up Emotionally & Mentally This Week? feeling okay.
4. What Are You Reading - Books, Magazines, Web Sites? in regards to pregnancy? Mothering.com, other than that just my normal stuff. Eat my Globe currently about a guy who travels the world eating!
5. Random Things Of Note? I've told my co-workers and feel relief in that.

Hello everyone! So excited to find a community like this!
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1. What's your name or nickname? Marie

2. Partner's name? I'm not sure I can write that on here (he split when I got preggo, so I have few nice things to say to/about him and I will leave it at that)

3. Location? Maine

4. Age? 27

5. When did you find out you were pregnant? Late October

6. What was your reaction? I was upset and freaked out for a week or two - not so much just because of being pregnant in and of itself, but the situation with the baby's father and all that means.

7. What was the first sign you were pregnant? My breasts got very sore and the areolas darker.

8. What is your edd? July 1, 2010

9. Is this your first baby? Yes!!!!

10. Are you going to find out the sex? Oh, yes!

11. Any name ideas? Some, but it changes a lot - the names I really like are all ones that have become VERY popular lately ... so I dunno if I will still use one of those names.

12. What are you most excited about? Just being pregnant because I really didnt think I could get pregnant.

13. Least excited about? how are we going to afford this?? I am least excited, bordering on terrified, about being able to afford this (esp as a single mom).

14. Anything else you'd like to share? Cant think of anything right now.

Hey everyone, I just joined the community!

1. What's your name or nickname?
Brandy

2. Partner's name? Josh

3. Location?
Mobile, AL

4. Age?
24

5. When did you find out you were pregnant?
The second week of November!

6. What was your reaction?
I was a big ball of emotions. LOL first I was terrified and then nervous and it escalated to excited!

7. What was the first sign you were pregnant?
My body felt different and I realized I was late.

8. What is your edd? July 14th (:

9. Is this your first baby?
Yes unless you count my puppy LOL

10. Are you going to find out the sex?
Of course! I couldn't handle NOT knowing and knowing I COULD know if I wanted!

11. Any name ideas?
We've thought of a few but nothing concrete!

12. What are you most excited about? Starting a family!

13. Least excited about?
Having to limit coffee; I. am. a. coffee. addict. Also worried about money and finishing college before baby gets here (hopefully)

14. Anything else you'd like to share?
I am trying to think of some hobbies I can do, maybe craft projects for the baby and or its room if anyone has any suggestions itd be greatly welcome!

1. How Far Along Are You?
7w 5d

2. What's Up Physically This Week?
I am void of most pregnancy symptoms which is just weird to me. I do not feel pregnant. It hits me every once in a while but I remember more consistent exhaustion and queasiness when I was pregnant with my son.

3. What's Up Emotionally & Mentally This Week?
I am sick of everyone's stupidity and bull**** at work. My filter is gone!

4. What Are You Reading - Books, Magazines, Web Sites?
Nothing really.

5. Random Things Of Note?
I am wondering if this child will be calmer than my rambuctious little boy. Lordy, that will be a blessing!

Hi all, new member.
1. What's your name or nickname? Michelle
2. Partner's name? Dave
3. Location? North of Boston, MA
4. Age? 36
5. When did you find out you were pregnant? mid to late October
6. What was your reaction? excitement but a little nervous
7. What was the first sign you were pregnant? no period!
8. What is your edd? June 28th-I joined this group because who knows??
9. Is this your first baby? no, I've got a 2 year old daughter.
10. Are you going to find out the sex? Nope.
11. Any name ideas? no.
12. What are you most excited about? an addition to the family.
13. Least excited about? how are we going to afford this??
14. Anything else you'd like to share? Trying for a VBAC.