Mamacita Checking In and Unloading!

[Mamacita]

How are all of my BF friends? I suspect I have missed the arrival of some sweet babes and would absolutely love to be caught up with pictures. Let's go ahead and make this a shameless picture thread in fact, I want updates on all the munchkins. It has been a while and it would do my heart good to catch up with everyone.

Now for my unloading part. We have a family member going in today to have a C-section. This is scheduled and extremely planned. She doesn't even want to feel a contraction so she is bringing this baby into the world 2 weeks early. I feel like crying. Originally she was going to induce on 9/9/09 because that would be a cool birth date (eyes rolling big time) but she decided to not take the risk on actually going into labor. I know it is her body and her baby, but I am absolutely mourning the loss of the experience she is missing out on and on pins and needles about the risk she is exposing to her baby and body. I am just at a loss of words to describe how I feel about what our society has done to child birth. I am glad I have good friends here that I can share my feelings with so I can do otherwise when around the fam...

In the beginning I did share my experience with her and told her it was her decision but just to read and understand everything before she made a decision. She told me she had already read everything and wanted only the best for her baby. It was a very candy coated response. Since then I have been silent and OK but today I am very, very sad.

But I am sure lots of pics (andy maybe some chocolate "easter") would pick my spirits up!

[madelsmama]

Oh good grief. Like a Caesarean will keep her free from pain??

M:
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/cg6549/IMG_4364.jpg

C, still my nursling:
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/cg6549/IMG_4369.jpg

Coffee soon? How are Tim and the boys? Any more public urination situations? ;)

[crystal555rose]

I will never understand why people think c-sections are "easier". Fearing for their vaginas I guess? I held on to the hope that my vagina was designed to do this job. I like to reassure pregnant women. "To answer your question, yes, it goes back to normal."

Regardless of how baby comes into the world I wish your family the best! Congratulations on the new addition!

[Mamacita]

Cheryl, I don't know how I missed this Madeline started school? I am tearing up and then I look at Miss Cecily who looks like a TODDLER!!! The tears are flowing, they are so precious. Yes, let's do coffee very soon!

[whitnessforhim]

I was devastated when I had to have a planned c-section at 37weeks due to a full placenta previa. I couldn't imagine choosing to have one. However, I knew in my situation there was no other options. It sucked but my baby was very healthy and the procedure went extremely well. I had what I think was a great experience compared to many other moms. However, for next time I am looking forward to child birth pains! Somehow, compared to what your body goes through with a c-section, the pains of birth don't scare me.

Praying for a happy and healthy baby for your friend!

Here's my nookie. She's 21mo. now and still nursing strong!
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/smurfette04/Zani/IMG_0205X.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/smurfette04/Zani/IMG_0601X.jpg

[whitnessforhim]

Oh my gosh Cheryl, such cuties!!!

[madelsmama]

Oh Whitney, she's grown so much since I last saw her! Very pretty girl!

[crystal555rose]

Hey whitness, I have been reading your posts for over a year and just realized that I had my son three days after your daughter was born. She is a cutie! I love this age!

[Mamacita]

Whitness! She just screams hug me! I remember when we met for breakfast and how good she was. What a cutie!

I agree with you, c-sections are there for a reason and your case was one of the reasons.

[whitnessforhim]

Hey whitness, I have been reading your posts for over a year and just realized that I had my son three days after your daughter was born. She is a cutie! I love this age!


How cool! Sweet November babies :) Yes, this age is so much fun!

[whitnessforhim]

Whitness! She just screams hug me! I remember when we met for breakfast and how good she was. What a cutie!

I agree with you, c-sections are there for a reason and your case was one of the reasons.


Thank you. Yeah we need to do breakfast or something again!

[Nipple_nectar]

Hello:) Let's see:http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h199/dovemeetsarcher/DSC04866.jpg

[KatieLou]

HI!!!! Miss you!

I also had a family member elect for a c/s. Her body and choice, i know but it really bothered me! It was a week early. Her reasoning was a pain free delivery....umhmmm. Of course then I had to hear, and still do have to hear all about how "Easy" i had it since I had a vag delievery. Sweetheart, it was YOUR choice!

Such cute babies everyone!!

Funny set of pics are the most recent I have....
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/785katielou/IMG_8145_5896web.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/785katielou/IMG_8148_5899web.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/785katielou/IMG_8136_5890web.jpg

With the baby dues in Dec. and the belly growing!

[sweetkisses]

Hi! Well, that would really get my blood boiling. I'm due in about 6 weeks and my boss can't understand why I can't give her an exact date of when I will be going on maternity leave. I finally had to look at her and say "I'm not going to be induced so there is no way I can give you an exact date." People just don't know what to do when a women goes into labor on her own!

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k176/mrodrn/Dylan-tutu027.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k176/mrodrn/Dylan-tutu023.jpg

A pregnant one because I haven't seen you since I first found out I was pregnant.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k176/mrodrn/Dylan-tutu037.jpg

[Darcy]

What about the pain of recovery? Isn't that enough to change someones mind.... oh well, she will have to learn the hard way, I pray everything goes well for her and baby.

Here is my new son Asher William born 7/14
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t137/darcybuerkle/005-1.jpg

Serra Ann who is 22 months now
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t137/darcybuerkle/080-1.jpg

And Miss Parker Rae 3 1/2
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t137/darcybuerkle/078.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t137/darcybuerkle/017-3.jpg

[KatieLou]

Sweet kisses! How cute are you?? And that little girl of yours has gotten so big! She is a beauty! Her smile is priceless!

Darcy looks like Asher loves that thumb huh? Cute! The girls are both growing like weeds. Adorable!

[Mamacita]

Baby was born yesterday as planned and is healthy and happy, all 9lbs 12 oz of him!

Now for the really important stuff...you guys should have heard me sitting here looking at all of these pics as I scrolled down. No telling what my co-workers thought I was doing but there was lots of ooooohhhhh awwwwww ooooo going on!

Nipple Nectar your girls are so big and happy! The picture just screams happy well balanced kiddos. I am loving it!

Katie Lou I absolutely love photos taken that capture peoples experiences. What a great set of photos. Oh, and I do require a baby bell pic from you, I am sure it is perfect!
You are such a great photographer, one day I plan to show up on your doorstep for a photography session!

Sweet Kisses... I can't believe her hair, it is gorgeous! She is so beautiful. You have the most perfect baby belly I have seen. I am going to keep popping on over here because I can't wait for birth story and baby pics.

Darcy, What a precious little man, he looks so snuggly. Parker and Serra have grown so much. They are cutie pies! They are as beautiful as their sweet momma!

Thanks for sharing your joy with me ladies!

[Mamacita]

Coffee soon? How are Tim and the boys? Any more public urination situations? ;)

I am determined that we are not going to wait until Christmas to get together again! My next week is going to be crazy what does the following week look like for you? I can either meet you for lunch or coffee.

Fortunately, we have not had any more public urination episodes but I don't think I have had my last. Seems to be part of the territory with boys.

Tim is great, we are loving being closer to work. We have had tons of family time and have been making the most of it this summer.

[KatieLou]

Aww thanks darling! I would happily take you at my doorstep. If I ever get to visit my cousin in TX we will all have to meet up!

Geez that was a big 'ol baby huh? I hope all is going well your way. I am sure the boys are growing like crazy!

Well, the belly is not so perfect this time...baby #3 has brought on some stretch marks!! Odd I never had them at all with Lilly or Brody, but before I had even gained any weight at all, in fact I was still losing, I had tiny stretch marks on my tummy! Ahh well!

19 wks
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/785katielou/DSCF0368_6659.jpg
21 wks
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/785katielou/DSCF0389_6642-1.jpg
I am now at 25 wks, but no new photo to show!

[Mamacita]

Looks perfect to me KatieLou! I got out my magnifying glass but could not find those stretch marks you were talking about!!!

Where in TX is your cousin? There are a lot of moms around here that would gladly get together if you were in the area!

[KatieLou]

Thanks! They are there though, and have gotten bigger since the pic, but I am not to worried about it. Just a little bit. lol.

My cousin lives in Austin. Her husband has been trying to get us to come down sometime so him and DH can hunt together. If we ever get to, it will be at least a year from now though.