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Sorry Heather about starting another, but I knew I'd get confused by the part 9....KENDRA, I read your last post on the old thread and I want to send you a big HUG! I know how this feels the same thing happened to Jessie once and although I was not pregnant at the time it was terrifying because we strongly depended on what he was making. It's easy to say don't worry, but really I promise it will all work out. DON'T quit school over this please. That is jumping the gun and you'll just be shooting yourself in the foot in the long run! I'm sure Strad will find another job but he will ahve to jump to it right away. He could start by going to places right after he gets off because many are open until 5 (unless in what he does they are not) then maybe fill out apps or send resumes out in the evenings starting now. If he gets calls for interviews often places will do them on lunch breaks. It's good that his positiion is just being terminated because that causes no blemish on his work record and others will be more likely to hire him (and they will understand working interviews in and such around his schedule because he is still working). Don't let the stress get to you, I'm sure he knows how much you guys need him to be employed. HEATHER, oh man girl! I'm so sorry about the swelling. My fingers started to ache just reading your post and thinking about it :( I've been that way before and it's terrible (not in pregnancy though) You said you are seeing the dr. soon right? I'd think they could do SOMETHING!? Thanks for the help on the doppler. I was really getting worried beccause sometimes I'd get low readings (110 or so) and then if I moved it I'd get the sound AND a normal readout (150-165) so I think because she moves so much the lower readings are when shes moving away or positioned away from me. I jsut want to be sure. Ok I have to get to work...be back later ( sorry for the horrible typing I'm going too fast this morning :)

Morning all :0) I figured we needed to start another thread, and you know I'm always up and at it first (not by choice). Well - I'm still swelled up and it's gettin even worse now, my legs and ankles don't really even go down at nite anymore - and my fingers are starting to do the same. I swear I hate feeling this way, I feel like I have arthritis or something because my joints ache horribly from the fluid. Guess I'm going to call doc today and see what they suggest. Stef - I noticed too when using the doppler now that the baby does tend to hate it! I read somewhere that it sounds like a helicopter overhead to them - how they know that I don't know! Even at the Dr's last week the nurse had a time getting the baby to stay still long enough to get a hb count.The baby can hear now - so maybe that's the reason for the increase in heartrate? Tina - I'm glad all was well with you & Megan. I'd love to see the u/s pics when you get it done, you'll have to post them on your piczo. Hope everyone has a good day and I will check back in with you ladies later. =

Okay - copied & pasted what I wrote earlier above. Thanks Stef, I'm glad you fixed my f*** up! Kendra - I was just reading what happened and I'm so sorry about that. That completely sucks, Tom & I were just in the same situation, he was looking for a job to fill in this summer because his other job quits in March and picks back up in November. I know exactly how you feel and it is very worrisome & can drive you nuts if you think about it too much. You just have to try to keep your head up as much as possible and know that all things work themselves out in time. As for school - I think you should hang in there and finish because Strad will find another job - and then you will have already gotten thru most of the schooling. Try not to let it get you down, I worried constantly about Tom finding a job - it also made me b___hy & aggravated. I finally realized that I couldn't drive me & him crazy worrying about something that I could not change - Ya know? Have faith that it will work out, HUGS to you and you know we are all here for you if you need any more words of support.

Good morning all. KENDRA - I'm so sorry about your circ_mstances, I understand what you are going thru. Our finances have changed drastically in the last month. My dh is self-employed, he has run a small-metals fabrication shop for the last 13 years. In the last 5 he's lost some customers, some of his smaller accounts, who had decided to switch to Chinese suppliers. It's a small shop to begin with, and 2 months ago he lost his last 3 accounts to suppliers who manufacture in China, except for his main account. (Approx 65-75% of the work he does is for this "main account".) THEY just laid off 1/4 of their workforce and are paying 2-3 weeks behind on their invoices, and only paying 1/2 the invoice at when they do. Our circ_mstances have become drastic quickly. I wish I could offer some advice, the only thing I can think of is to agree with both STEF & HEATHER. Stay in school, take it one day at a time, and have Strad be aggressive in his job search, is he competing with other people at his company who also are being let go? If so, the sooner he gets out there the better. I'll be saying a prayer for you guys and hope that things will turn around for you quickly.

Good morning guys - Kendra - I couldn't agree more with the other ladies - DON"T QUIT SCHOOL - it will work out and Strad will find another job.....it's been kinda stressful for us financially too but you know what??? just like the saying goes - you can't get blood out of a stone....no one wants the stress of getting behind or the stress of trying not to get behind but sometimes things happen...and in the end it will all work out - HEATHER - please let me know what your doctor says - that's a bummer about your swelling hanging around...that sucks STEF - my doctor had a heck of a time getting the heartbeat yesterday she was moving like crazy he said sheesh she is doing the rumba in there......ok so I gained 2 pounds over last month which isn't bad and he said he would like to see me gain at least 15 I have already gained 9 so I am on track she had a good heartbeat 140bpm she is measuring right on I got my ultrasound order and my glucose test paper work and my doctor told me to fast and go first thing in the morning so I am confused why some doctors want you to fast and some don't???? I asked him what the largest baby he had ever delivered v____ally he said 11.5 pounds zero complications so I am relaxed he will measure when I get closer to my due date and then decide to induce at 39 weeks if necessary...no worries I feel better about it now.....and I had fruit and turkey sausage this morning for breakfast......I slept awful--- bad dreams, hearing noises, stuffy nose - I need some caffeine.....HEY STEF- I was thinking....... you know I hope I haven't offended you by my teasing you about worrying - I try to joke so that you laugh and relax - if I have offended you I am sorry ....ok ladies more later! HUGS TO YOU ALL!!!

hello ladies= how is everyone doing??.. well me not to well. i was so excited that school went well; and things were finally working out for us then DH comes home tells me his boss told him yesterday that his job is being terminated; but they arent sure when? so im so irritated he works from 6-4 everyday (when does he have time too fill out applications anywhere else.?) im beyond p__sed im outraged. it would be okay if i wasn't losing 32 hours of OVERTIME a month; but now what im in school i lose that much overtime which would have been okay; considering the fact that i would be working but since im not its a big hint in our financials right now. why does this have to happen now? im beyond stressed im so irritated ive been grouchy and b___hy to everyone because i cant stand the thought of maybe not having enough money for things we need. =[ what the hell do i do now? if i quit my cla__s i don't get reimbursed so thats 340 dollars out the door; or i just continue my cla__s and hope things get better?. i dont know what to do someone help me. =[

stef- thanks. i need it seriously. no joke i know its easier to say things then do them (as is me quiting school; i think i wouldn't even if i was dying) no joke. heather- i know it just sucks majorly the impact & the scarcenesses and stress is enough i tell you. thanks for the support ladies i seriously need it right now more then ever. queen- so sorry to hear. yah i know its horrible why does this happen to us good people i dont understand. lol?. tina- thanks babe i appreciate it alot. seriously i know i hate it i just got us on target with our bills; paying everything current (including my computer bill; i have.) so its just a bit stressful now; ugh.. but to pay it all off; hes been out looking all day he knows how bad we need this for him to get a job and all. he can start at one place next wed. at 9.00 an hr? but isnt the best but better then NOTHING?. right? so hes going to amana refrigeration or whirlpool and my step brother works there he told strad on easter hed put a great word in so he can get a job (almost like my brother knew it was about to happen. so hopefully he cna get this job it starts at 12.50 hr i believe; which would be perfect!!!) ill update as i know

: kendra- im so sorry to hear that ur going thru that. i kinda understand. my dh didnt lose his job but when i stopped working it made such a huge difference. i felt and feel so guilty and selfish for going to school right now. i dont know how or when but this will all work out for u!! its gotta. its frustrating right now i know but the scarfices that u guys are making right now will pay off in the long run!! keep ur chin up =} oh wow i just seen the new thread.

heather- the swollen thing i feel u on. i am so swollen hat there are huge indents in my ankles from my socks, and they arent that tight. when i wake up in the morning my hands are huge. i cant barely make a fist cuz they are so bad. i sized my ring up one whole size and its still tight. i get a little better as the day goes on but i never look normal. of course the hubby cant tell (but for the indents) but boy o boy can i

Afternoon ladies.. just came by to say hello.. i havent been on much .. just been relaxing my feet.. im having issues with my right foot.. ever since NY it hasnt gone done all the way. Im going to my doctors next week so ill talk to him about it. I wanted to ask ya'l a question... I took the glucose test but havent received a fone call.. does that mean that i pa__sed? i mean they never said they would call me.. im just wondering did anyone receive a fone call from your doc??

Julia - I am going to do my glucose test next week and they said they will discuss the results at my next appointment so maybe that's what your doctor will do. I wish I had some advice for you swole up girls but I don't I sized my ring up big and when I am not swollen it feels like it might fall off! All I can say is keep your feet/legs elevated as much as you can and drink lots of water! My girlfriend in Virginia is going in for an ultrasound they think she has toxemia and if the baby seem to be in distress they will deliver her tonight via c-section....how many of you know about toxemia? why can't they just induce her??? why the c-section....?? ok well more later - had a good somewhat healthy lunch. I feel good and not too too sleepy considering

Hi everyone - just got back from the dr. and my blood pressure is up - which isn't good news, but they didn't find any proteins in my urine - which is good news. So now I've got to get blood tests done and go back to the dr. next week to check BP again and go over results of the blood test. They definitely want to see if my BP continues to creep up or will stay about the same. The swelling didn't concern them too much - although bad - they said to call immediately if I get dizzy and/or see "stars", and if my face starts to swell. Oh - the most exciting part - I get to wear granny support knee highs everyday lol - but honestly I don't give a flying f***, as long as they make my legs feel better. I would strut my a__s down the street naked with just my s_xy knee highs on if it works!!!! lmao

TINA, no no no! That doesn't bother me at all when you tease me about my worrying, in fact quite the opposite as it always makes me smile as I see it as a friendly teasing :) Seriously it also helps me to laugh at myself which I NEED BADLY to do!!! So now you are really going to get a laugh but I have to worry about toxemia! What is it (I've heard of it in pa__sing) and how do they know you have it? yikes! Boy, I've been so lucky so far in this pregnancy that I've gone all along waiting for something to happen. I feel bad for you all with the swelling and I just know any day now I'm going to wake up twice my size with heartburn that won't quit and hemmorhoids!!! lol....ohhhh, that would not be funny though would it?

Tina - I don't know much about toxemia, but I do know that alot of times they will do a c-section if they think the baby is under too much stress ( and mom too). Toxemia & eclampsia are no joke and can really harm mom & baby, so they will do all they can to ensure a healthy birth, and I'm sure c-section would be the least stressful way to go about it & the quickest. I hope all goes well for her - keep us updated on them! Julia - I always say "no news is good news" when it comes to Dr's offices. Alot of times they will only call if there is a problem with your bloodwork, but if you really want to know, you can always call yourself for the results.

im in one of those moods today. eally quiet. just keeping to myself. STEF- im alot like u in the area of worrying about alot of things. but it seems that when i say something about it to anyone that tell me im a hypogandratic. so i just keep my mouth shut. it kinda hurts my feelings u know. but like i said im in one of those moods today. i wanna go home and just sit in my room and be left alone. oh well it will pa__s huh?

Heather - LMAO - you strut your granny knee highs girl and get down with your bad self! LOL you are so funny ok well my girlfriend called and she is in the clear for now they want to see her twice a week to monitor the baby and if HE shows any distress they will do a c-section.....yes it can be pretty gnarly from what I have read but she is so calm and not worried at all....Kolleen - I feel that way too sometimes but I feel so much better knowing I can tell you guys - 1/2 the time I dont' tell others about what I am feeling because I dont' think it's nice of them to tell me 100 reasons why I shouldn't feel that way - uh hello - I don't have to justify my feelings you jerks! so.....STEF- so glad I make you laugh because that is really my intention and don't be in such a hurry for hemorrhoidsthey can hurt like hell and are gross! lol TRUST ME!!!