Re: Update on Noah and Elle

November 8, 2001

Elle,

I'm glad the shots didn't upset Noah too much. Gosh, I'm already dreading

that part and haven't even had this baby yet! lol And boy oh boy is he ever

growing!!! But that's great to hear!

-AmyR

November 8, 2001

,

Thanks! It's so hard not to snuggle with them! After I burb Noah, he

lays on my chest and falls asleep. I absolutely love it! Last

Sunday, Dh and I were still laying in bed and I nursed Noah and put

him on DH's chest. Daddy is hooked now too! It is the most

incredible feeling in the world!

I would love not to wear a nursing bra to bed! I did a couple of

times a couple of weeks ago, but I woke up with a soaking wet shirt!

elle

Mommy to Noah ~ 4 weeks 1 day

> Elle,

>

> I know you addressed this question to Kim, but I thought I'd respond

too!

> Emma is 3 months old and is still not sleeping through the night.

She wakes

> up once usually, I nurse her and she goes right back to sleep. I

barely even

> wake up! I have her still in the cradle next to my bed, but after

she wakes

> up, I slide her in next to me and she nurses and falls asleep. I

know I'm

> probably creating something with her sleeping next to me, but oh, I

love to

> snuggle with her! And, I don't wear a nursing bra, or anything

to bed.

>

> I'm so glad Noah is doing well and growing so much!

> {{{HUGS}}}

>

November 8, 2001

Thanks ! He's doing great! You'd never know he even had a shot!

They are so resiliant!

elle

Mommy to Noah ~ 4 weeks 1 day

> > Elle,

> > It was good to hear from you. I hope you are able to rest some now

> > that your company has all gone home. The best part is that you

have

> > Noah to yourself now, I enjoy that special time with dh and

> Christian

> > so much! I am glad everything is going so well, and bf is goin

well.

> > It gets so easy after the first few weeks.

> >

> > Keep us updated after your doc appt, can't wait to hear about it!

> >

> > Kim

> > Mom to Christian 11 weeks

>

November 8, 2001

,

I think about my angel babies too. Although, through all of that pain

and devastation, I was blessed by Noah. I can't help but think that

had I not gone through all of that I wouldn't have Noah. And, I

wouldn't trade him for anything in the world! As Jo-Ann said, there

is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!

elle

Mommy to Noah ~ 4 weeks 1 day

> > > Elle,

> > >

> > > I've missed you sweetie, but I completely understand having a

> hard

> > time getting time to post. It will get easier as you get use to

> > Noah's routine. I can't wait to hear an update on Noah and his

> > weight. I hope the needle doesn't hurt too much. I definitely

> think

> > it has to do with who is administering it. Give him lots of

hugs

> and

> > kisses, it helps distract him.

> > >

> > > I will send you my address privately.

> > >

> > > Love & hugs,

> > > Jo-Ann

> > >

> > > Update on Noah and Elle

> > >

> > > Hi Everyone!

> > > My MIL and FIL left on Saturday. We crashed on Sunday and I

> spent

> > > yesterday just enjoying the fact that it was just Noah and I

> > without

> > > any visitors. We really enjoyed all of the help that my Mom

> and

> > > Mark's parents gave us, but we were really ready for

everyone

> to

> > leave

> > > and it just be the 3 of us. I wasn't able to get on the

> computer

> > at

> > > all last week as my FIL did our home inventory for me that

the

> > Company

> > > requires. This was a HUGE help as it is very time

consuming!

> > > Anyway, we are getting into a normal routine now, so I hope

to

> be

> > able

> > > to get online a little bit more.

> > >

> > > First, I've been able to scan a few of the posts.

> > >

> > > B ~ I am so deeply sorry for what you are going through.

> My

> > > heart breaks for you and your family. Please know that we

are

> > here

> > > for you whenever you need us. You are in my thoughts and

> prayers

> > > sweetie!

> > >

> > > AmyA ~ Good Luck sweetie!!! Any day now!!! I'm so excited

> for

> > you!

> > >

> > > Lori ~ You are in my thoughts and prayers as well!

> > >

> > > ~ Welcome to the group! I hope you will find the

> comfort

> > and

> > > support here that you are looking for. We're all here for

> you!!!

> > I

> > > suffered a mc in 9/00 and an ep in 12/00. My ep was treated

> with

> > > Methotrexate and I still have both of my tubes. It is such a

> > painful

> > > and devastating experience. Yet, there is hope. I gave

birth

> to a

> > > beautiful boy on October 10, 2001 named Noah. Please give

> > yourself

> > > time to heal physically and emotinally. Prayers are

answered

> and

> > > dreams do come true!

> > >

> > > Jo-Ann ~ I wrote down your address to send pics of Noah to

you

> and

> > now

> > > I can't find it! ARRRGH! Do you mind giving it to me one

> more

> > > time??? I promise not to lose it!

> > >

> > > Noah is doing wonderfully! Wednesday he is 4 weeks! I

can't

> > believe

> > > it! This Saturday he will be one month! He makes my day

> > everyday! I

> > > am dreading tomorrow morning though ~ he has to go for his

> first

> > > Hepatitis B shot. I think it will hurt me more than it will

> him.

> > I'm

> > > anxious to see what he weighs. At birth he weighed 8 lbs. 4

> oz.

> > At

> > > his 2 week checkup he weighed 8 lbs. 6 oz. I can definately

> tell

> > he

> > > has filled out! He is breastfeeding with no problems now.

> And,

> > we

> > > have him on a 3 hour schedule during the day and a 4 hour

> schedule

> > at

> > > night. I'm hoping he begins sleeping through the night

around

> the

> > 6-8

> > > week time frame. Is that realistic???

> > >

> > > I have my checkup the end of next week. I'm anxious to see

> what I

> > > weigh as well. By our scales at home I only have 6 pounds

to

> go

> > to be

> > > at my pre pg weight. What is strange though is the little

> pouch I

> > > still have in my tummy. When will that flatten out???

Also,

> will

> > my

> > > bellybutton shrink back to normal??? It is now back to

being

> an

> > inny,

> > > but it looks like a big hole! I'm also wondering when the

> linea

> > negra

> > > (brown line) will disappear? I'm hoping I get the okay to

> start

> > > exercising next week, although finding time for that will be

> > tricky.

> > > I was wondering if I will have to wear my nursing bras to

bed

> at

> > night

> > > for as long as I'm breastfeeding? I hate wearing them to

bed

> but

> > if I

> > > don't I wake up with a soaking wet shirt. Will this

continue

> for

> > > long??? Also, when we get the green light to resume having

> sex,

> > how

> > > do breastfeeding breasts react to that?!?

> > >

> > > Thank you to all of you who have sent well wishes. I also

> really

> > > appreciate everyone being so understanding of my absence the

> last

> > 4

> > > weeks. I have missed you all so much! I'm looking forward

to

> > getting

> > > back in touch with you all!

> > >

> > > Love,

> > > elle

> > > Mommy to Noah ~ 4 weeks

> > >

November 8, 2001

Kendall,

Thanks! I'll try not wearing my bra one night and see what happens.

My follow up is at the end of nest week. I guess I'll find out more

then. Thanks for all of the info!

How's your new job going???

elle

Mommy to Noah ~ 4 weeks 1 day

>

> > Hi Everyone!

> > My MIL and FIL left on Saturday. We crashed on Sunday and I spent

> > yesterday just enjoying the fact that it was just Noah and I

without

> > any visitors. We really enjoyed all of the help that my Mom and

> > Mark's parents gave us, but we were really ready for everyone to

leave

> > and it just be the 3 of us. I wasn't able to get on the computer

at

> > all last week as my FIL did our home inventory for me that the

Company

> > requires. This was a HUGE help as it is very time consuming!

> > Anyway, we are getting into a normal routine now, so I hope to be

able

> > to get online a little bit more.

> >

> > First, I've been able to scan a few of the posts.

> >

> > B ~ I am so deeply sorry for what you are going through. My

> > heart breaks for you and your family. Please know that we are

here

> > for you whenever you need us. You are in my thoughts and prayers

> > sweetie!

> >

> > AmyA ~ Good Luck sweetie!!! Any day now!!! I'm so excited for

you!

> >

> > Lori ~ You are in my thoughts and prayers as well!

> >

> > ~ Welcome to the group! I hope you will find the comfort

and

> > support here that you are looking for. We're all here for you!!!

I

> > suffered a mc in 9/00 and an ep in 12/00. My ep was treated with

> > Methotrexate and I still have both of my tubes. It is such a

painful

> > and devastating experience. Yet, there is hope. I gave birth to a

> > beautiful boy on October 10, 2001 named Noah. Please give

yourself

> > time to heal physically and emotinally. Prayers are answered and

> > dreams do come true!

> >

> > Jo-Ann ~ I wrote down your address to send pics of Noah to you and

now

> > I can't find it! ARRRGH! Do you mind giving it to me one more

> > time??? I promise not to lose it!

> >

> > Noah is doing wonderfully! Wednesday he is 4 weeks! I can't

believe

> > it! This Saturday he will be one month! He makes my day

everyday! I

> > am dreading tomorrow morning though ~ he has to go for his first

> > Hepatitis B shot. I think it will hurt me more than it will him.

I'm

> > anxious to see what he weighs. At birth he weighed 8 lbs. 4 oz.

At

> > his 2 week checkup he weighed 8 lbs. 6 oz. I can definately tell

he

> > has filled out! He is breastfeeding with no problems now. And,

we

> > have him on a 3 hour schedule during the day and a 4 hour schedule

at

> > night. I'm hoping he begins sleeping through the night around the

6-8

> > week time frame. Is that realistic???

> >

> > I have my checkup the end of next week. I'm anxious to see what I

> > weigh as well. By our scales at home I only have 6 pounds to go

to be

> > at my pre pg weight. What is strange though is the little pouch I

> > still have in my tummy. When will that flatten out??? Also, will

my

> > bellybutton shrink back to normal??? It is now back to being an

inny,

> > but it looks like a big hole! I'm also wondering when the linea

negra

> > (brown line) will disappear? I'm hoping I get the okay to start

> > exercising next week, although finding time for that will be

tricky.

> > I was wondering if I will have to wear my nursing bras to bed at

night

> > for as long as I'm breastfeeding? I hate wearing them to bed but

if I

> > don't I wake up with a soaking wet shirt. Will this continue for

> > long??? Also, when we get the green light to resume having sex,

how

> > do breastfeeding breasts react to that?!?

> >

> > Thank you to all of you who have sent well wishes. I also really

> > appreciate everyone being so understanding of my absence the last

4

> > weeks. I have missed you all so much! I'm looking forward to

getting

> > back in touch with you all!

> >

> > Love,

> > elle

> > Mommy to Noah ~ 4 weeks

> >

November 8, 2001

Thanks Amy!!!

elle

Mommy to Noah ~ 4 weeks 1 day

> Elle,

>

> I'm glad the shots didn't upset Noah too much. Gosh, I'm already

dreading

> that part and haven't even had this baby yet! lol And boy oh boy is

he ever

> growing!!! But that's great to hear!

>

> -AmyR

November 8, 2001

Hi Elle!!

I'm so happy that things are finally settling down for you, I know you

sound like you enjoyed the company, but it will be nice to just be a

little family for awhile too. It sounds like everything is going

great. I don't have any advice on the bra thing, I'm the only bf flunky

of this group I know I didn't like sleeping in it either (the two

weeks that I nursed...) but my nursing bra was really comfy so that

helped, and it was the only one that fit for about 6 weeks too, so I

really got alot of use out of it. Have fun with little Noah! As I said

to Pam, enjoy you innie belly button....believe me it could be ALOT

worse!

Vicki

myeroyse@... wrote:

>

> Hi Everyone!

> My MIL and FIL left on Saturday. We crashed on Sunday and I spent

> yesterday just enjoying the fact that it was just Noah and I without

> any visitors. We really enjoyed all of the help that my Mom and

> Mark's parents gave us, but we were really ready for everyone to leave

> and it just be the 3 of us. I wasn't able to get on the computer at

> all last week as my FIL did our home inventory for me that the Company

> requires. This was a HUGE help as it is very time consuming!

> Anyway, we are getting into a normal routine now, so I hope to be able

> to get online a little bit more.

>

> First, I've been able to scan a few of the posts.

>

> B ~ I am so deeply sorry for what you are going through. My

> heart breaks for you and your family. Please know that we are here

> for you whenever you need us. You are in my thoughts and prayers

> sweetie!

>

> AmyA ~ Good Luck sweetie!!! Any day now!!! I'm so excited for you!

>

> Lori ~ You are in my thoughts and prayers as well!

>

> ~ Welcome to the group! I hope you will find the comfort and

> support here that you are looking for. We're all here for you!!! I

> suffered a mc in 9/00 and an ep in 12/00. My ep was treated with

> Methotrexate and I still have both of my tubes. It is such a painful

> and devastating experience. Yet, there is hope. I gave birth to a

> beautiful boy on October 10, 2001 named Noah. Please give yourself

> time to heal physically and emotinally. Prayers are answered and

> dreams do come true!

>

> Jo-Ann ~ I wrote down your address to send pics of Noah to you and now

> I can't find it! ARRRGH! Do you mind giving it to me one more

> time??? I promise not to lose it!

>

> Noah is doing wonderfully! Wednesday he is 4 weeks! I can't believe

> it! This Saturday he will be one month! He makes my day everyday! I

> am dreading tomorrow morning though ~ he has to go for his first

> Hepatitis B shot. I think it will hurt me more than it will him. I'm

> anxious to see what he weighs. At birth he weighed 8 lbs. 4 oz. At

> his 2 week checkup he weighed 8 lbs. 6 oz. I can definately tell he

> has filled out! He is breastfeeding with no problems now. And, we

> have him on a 3 hour schedule during the day and a 4 hour schedule at

> night. I'm hoping he begins sleeping through the night around the 6-8

> week time frame. Is that realistic???

>

> I have my checkup the end of next week. I'm anxious to see what I

> weigh as well. By our scales at home I only have 6 pounds to go to be

> at my pre pg weight. What is strange though is the little pouch I

> still have in my tummy. When will that flatten out??? Also, will my

> bellybutton shrink back to normal??? It is now back to being an inny,

> but it looks like a big hole! I'm also wondering when the linea negra

> (brown line) will disappear? I'm hoping I get the okay to start

> exercising next week, although finding time for that will be tricky.

> I was wondering if I will have to wear my nursing bras to bed at night

> for as long as I'm breastfeeding? I hate wearing them to bed but if I

> don't I wake up with a soaking wet shirt. Will this continue for

> long??? Also, when we get the green light to resume having sex, how

> do breastfeeding breasts react to that?!?

>

> Thank you to all of you who have sent well wishes. I also really

> appreciate everyone being so understanding of my absence the last 4

> weeks. I have missed you all so much! I'm looking forward to getting

> back in touch with you all!

>

> Love,

> elle

> Mommy to Noah ~ 4 weeks

>

November 8, 2001

Elle,

I've always heard that babies will sleep through the night after they

hit about 11 lbs....but that doesn't apply to all babies....I've only

had two out of four kids that started sleeping all night at about 7

weeks, Andy kept it up until he was 6 months old, (then we had the

battle of the ear infections...) and Mikaela did it only for a month

then started getting up once a night again. She's down to sleeping all

night again but she's 7 months old now. Matt, our first, I swear didn't

sleep all night until he was a year old....Blake was worse (#3) he

didn't until he was a year and a half. Good luck!! I hope Noah isn't

quite as stubborn as Blake and Matt were!

Vicki

myeroyse@... wrote:

>

> Thanks Jo-Ann!!! I've always thought I was pretty good at time

> management, but Noah is giving me a run for my money! Maybe it is

> just the adjustment to being a first time Mommy, but I barely get a

> shower in the morning (no makeup for this girl these days!) and maybe

> scarf a bagel down before its time for his next feeding. The days

> seem to go by so fast and by the evening I am exhausted! Hopefully

> he'll start sleeping through the night in the next few weeks and then

> I'll get more accomplished. I don't know how you do with all your

> kids! My hat is off to you and all of the other Moms with more than

> one child! This is the hardest, yet most rewarding job I'll ever

> have! I love every second with Noah!

>

> His appt today went pretty good. He screamed as the needle went in

> but then afterwards was a little trooper. I was kissing him and he

> had a grip on my finger, so hopefully that helped ease the pain some.

> It's so hard to watch them get shots! I'm already dreading the 2

> month checkup when he'll get even more immunizations.

>

> Noah is definately getting enough to eat! He was 8 pounds 6 ounces at

> his 2 week checkup. Today he weighed 10 pounds 5 ounces! That's

> almost 2 pounds in 2 weeks!!! I about hit the floor! He makes these

> little piggy sounds when he's really hungry as he's latching on ~ he

> now may have a new nickname of Piglet!

>

> I'm so sorry about losing your address again! I really appreciate you

> sending it to me again. As soon as I get it, I'll get some pics off

> to you. I'll also keep trying to send them myself. I get them

> scanned and then when I attach them in an email they send at 100% and

> then I get an error message ~ I have no idea what is wrong!

>

> Hope all is well with you and your family! Thanks again for

> everything!

>

> Love,

> elle

> Mommy to Noah ~ 4 weeks today

>

> > Elle,

> >

> > I've missed you sweetie, but I completely understand having a hard

> time getting time to post. It will get easier as you get use to

> Noah's routine. I can't wait to hear an update on Noah and his

> weight. I hope the needle doesn't hurt too much. I definitely think

> it has to do with who is administering it. Give him lots of hugs and

> kisses, it helps distract him.

> >

> > I will send you my address privately.

> >

> > Love & hugs,

> > Jo-Ann

> >

> > Update on Noah and Elle

> >

> > Hi Everyone!

> > My MIL and FIL left on Saturday. We crashed on Sunday and I spent

> > yesterday just enjoying the fact that it was just Noah and I

> without

> > any visitors. We really enjoyed all of the help that my Mom and

> > Mark's parents gave us, but we were really ready for everyone to

> leave

> > and it just be the 3 of us. I wasn't able to get on the computer

> at

> > all last week as my FIL did our home inventory for me that the

> Company

> > requires. This was a HUGE help as it is very time consuming!

> > Anyway, we are getting into a normal routine now, so I hope to be

> able

> > to get online a little bit more.

> >

> > First, I've been able to scan a few of the posts.

> >

> > B ~ I am so deeply sorry for what you are going through. My

> > heart breaks for you and your family. Please know that we are

> here

> > for you whenever you need us. You are in my thoughts and prayers

> > sweetie!

> >

> > AmyA ~ Good Luck sweetie!!! Any day now!!! I'm so excited for

> you!

> >

> > Lori ~ You are in my thoughts and prayers as well!

> >

> > ~ Welcome to the group! I hope you will find the comfort

> and

> > support here that you are looking for. We're all here for you!!!

> I

> > suffered a mc in 9/00 and an ep in 12/00. My ep was treated with

> > Methotrexate and I still have both of my tubes. It is such a

> painful

> > and devastating experience. Yet, there is hope. I gave birth to a

> > beautiful boy on October 10, 2001 named Noah. Please give

> yourself

> > time to heal physically and emotinally. Prayers are answered and

> > dreams do come true!

> >

> > Jo-Ann ~ I wrote down your address to send pics of Noah to you and

> now

> > I can't find it! ARRRGH! Do you mind giving it to me one more

> > time??? I promise not to lose it!

> >

> > Noah is doing wonderfully! Wednesday he is 4 weeks! I can't

> believe

> > it! This Saturday he will be one month! He makes my day

> everyday! I

> > am dreading tomorrow morning though ~ he has to go for his first

> > Hepatitis B shot. I think it will hurt me more than it will him.

> I'm

> > anxious to see what he weighs. At birth he weighed 8 lbs. 4 oz.

> At

> > his 2 week checkup he weighed 8 lbs. 6 oz. I can definately tell

> he

> > has filled out! He is breastfeeding with no problems now. And,

> we

> > have him on a 3 hour schedule during the day and a 4 hour schedule

> at

> > night. I'm hoping he begins sleeping through the night around the

> 6-8

> > week time frame. Is that realistic???

> >

> > I have my checkup the end of next week. I'm anxious to see what I

> > weigh as well. By our scales at home I only have 6 pounds to go

> to be

> > at my pre pg weight. What is strange though is the little pouch I

> > still have in my tummy. When will that flatten out??? Also, will

> my

> > bellybutton shrink back to normal??? It is now back to being an

> inny,

> > but it looks like a big hole! I'm also wondering when the linea

> negra

> > (brown line) will disappear? I'm hoping I get the okay to start

> > exercising next week, although finding time for that will be

> tricky.

> > I was wondering if I will have to wear my nursing bras to bed at

> night

> > for as long as I'm breastfeeding? I hate wearing them to bed but

> if I

> > don't I wake up with a soaking wet shirt. Will this continue for

> > long??? Also, when we get the green light to resume having sex,

> how

> > do breastfeeding breasts react to that?!?

> >

> > Thank you to all of you who have sent well wishes. I also really

> > appreciate everyone being so understanding of my absence the last

> 4

> > weeks. I have missed you all so much! I'm looking forward to

> getting

> > back in touch with you all!

> >

> > Love,

> > elle

> > Mommy to Noah ~ 4 weeks

> >

November 8, 2001

Hey Vicki!

Thank you so much!

We did appreciate the help, and we enjoyed our parents being here to

meet Noah, but on Sunday after everyone had gone, DH and I looked at

each other and stated how happy we were for it just to be our little

family!

My nursing bras are pretty comfy, but I hate wearing a bra 24/7!

We'll see what happens. And you're right about the bellybutton ~ it

could be a whole lot worse! Guess it will jsut be my motivation to

exercise!

elle

Mommy to Noah ~ 4 weeks 1 day

> >

> > Hi Everyone!

> > My MIL and FIL left on Saturday. We crashed on Sunday and I spent

> > yesterday just enjoying the fact that it was just Noah and I

without

> > any visitors. We really enjoyed all of the help that my Mom and

> > Mark's parents gave us, but we were really ready for everyone to

leave

> > and it just be the 3 of us. I wasn't able to get on the computer

at

> > all last week as my FIL did our home inventory for me that the

Company

> > requires. This was a HUGE help as it is very time consuming!

> > Anyway, we are getting into a normal routine now, so I hope to be

able

> > to get online a little bit more.

> >

> > First, I've been able to scan a few of the posts.

> >

> > B ~ I am so deeply sorry for what you are going through. My

> > heart breaks for you and your family. Please know that we are

here

> > for you whenever you need us. You are in my thoughts and prayers

> > sweetie!

> >

> > AmyA ~ Good Luck sweetie!!! Any day now!!! I'm so excited for

you!

> >

> > Lori ~ You are in my thoughts and prayers as well!

> >

> > ~ Welcome to the group! I hope you will find the comfort

and

> > support here that you are looking for. We're all here for you!!!

I

> > suffered a mc in 9/00 and an ep in 12/00. My ep was treated with

> > Methotrexate and I still have both of my tubes. It is such a

painful

> > and devastating experience. Yet, there is hope. I gave birth to a

> > beautiful boy on October 10, 2001 named Noah. Please give

yourself

> > time to heal physically and emotinally. Prayers are answered and

> > dreams do come true!

> >

> > Jo-Ann ~ I wrote down your address to send pics of Noah to you and

now

> > I can't find it! ARRRGH! Do you mind giving it to me one more

> > time??? I promise not to lose it!

> >

> > Noah is doing wonderfully! Wednesday he is 4 weeks! I can't

believe

> > it! This Saturday he will be one month! He makes my day

everyday! I

> > am dreading tomorrow morning though ~ he has to go for his first

> > Hepatitis B shot. I think it will hurt me more than it will him.

I'm

> > anxious to see what he weighs. At birth he weighed 8 lbs. 4 oz.

At

> > his 2 week checkup he weighed 8 lbs. 6 oz. I can definately tell

he

> > has filled out! He is breastfeeding with no problems now. And,

we

> > have him on a 3 hour schedule during the day and a 4 hour schedule

at

> > night. I'm hoping he begins sleeping through the night around the

6-8

> > week time frame. Is that realistic???

> >

> > I have my checkup the end of next week. I'm anxious to see what I

> > weigh as well. By our scales at home I only have 6 pounds to go

to be

> > at my pre pg weight. What is strange though is the little pouch I

> > still have in my tummy. When will that flatten out??? Also, will

my

> > bellybutton shrink back to normal??? It is now back to being an

inny,

> > but it looks like a big hole! I'm also wondering when the linea

negra

> > (brown line) will disappear? I'm hoping I get the okay to start

> > exercising next week, although finding time for that will be

tricky.

> > I was wondering if I will have to wear my nursing bras to bed at

night

> > for as long as I'm breastfeeding? I hate wearing them to bed but

if I

> > don't I wake up with a soaking wet shirt. Will this continue for

> > long??? Also, when we get the green light to resume having sex,

how

> > do breastfeeding breasts react to that?!?

> >

> > Thank you to all of you who have sent well wishes. I also really

> > appreciate everyone being so understanding of my absence the last

4

> > weeks. I have missed you all so much! I'm looking forward to

getting

> > back in touch with you all!

> >

> > Love,

> > elle

> > Mommy to Noah ~ 4 weeks

> >

November 8, 2001

Vicki,

Well, I hope that the 11 lb. rule applies ~ with the way Noah is

eating and gaining weight, we won't be too far from that goal!

Every child is so different, huh? And, all of the outside influences

that can affect a schedule!

I'm not sure how stubborn Noah is just yet, but he is not long on

patience, especially when he wants to eat! )

elle

Mommy to Noah ~ 4 weeks 1 day

> > > Elle,

> > >

> > > I've missed you sweetie, but I completely understand having a

hard

> > time getting time to post. It will get easier as you get use to

> > Noah's routine. I can't wait to hear an update on Noah and his

> > weight. I hope the needle doesn't hurt too much. I definitely

think

> > it has to do with who is administering it. Give him lots of hugs

and

> > kisses, it helps distract him.

> > >

> > > I will send you my address privately.

> > >

> > > Love & hugs,

> > > Jo-Ann

> > >

> > > Update on Noah and Elle

> > >

> > > Hi Everyone!

> > > My MIL and FIL left on Saturday. We crashed on Sunday and I

spent

> > > yesterday just enjoying the fact that it was just Noah and I

> > without

> > > any visitors. We really enjoyed all of the help that my Mom

and

> > > Mark's parents gave us, but we were really ready for everyone

to

> > leave

> > > and it just be the 3 of us. I wasn't able to get on the

computer

> > at

> > > all last week as my FIL did our home inventory for me that the

> > Company

> > > requires. This was a HUGE help as it is very time consuming!

> > > Anyway, we are getting into a normal routine now, so I hope to

be

> > able

> > > to get online a little bit more.

> > >

> > > First, I've been able to scan a few of the posts.

> > >

> > > B ~ I am so deeply sorry for what you are going through.

My

> > > heart breaks for you and your family. Please know that we are

> > here

> > > for you whenever you need us. You are in my thoughts and

prayers

> > > sweetie!

> > >

> > > AmyA ~ Good Luck sweetie!!! Any day now!!! I'm so excited

for

> > you!

> > >

> > > Lori ~ You are in my thoughts and prayers as well!

> > >

> > > ~ Welcome to the group! I hope you will find the

comfort

> > and

> > > support here that you are looking for. We're all here for

you!!!

> > I

> > > suffered a mc in 9/00 and an ep in 12/00. My ep was treated

with

> > > Methotrexate and I still have both of my tubes. It is such a

> > painful

> > > and devastating experience. Yet, there is hope. I gave birth

to a

> > > beautiful boy on October 10, 2001 named Noah. Please give

> > yourself

> > > time to heal physically and emotinally. Prayers are answered

and

> > > dreams do come true!

> > >

> > > Jo-Ann ~ I wrote down your address to send pics of Noah to you

and

> > now

> > > I can't find it! ARRRGH! Do you mind giving it to me one

more

> > > time??? I promise not to lose it!

> > >

> > > Noah is doing wonderfully! Wednesday he is 4 weeks! I can't

> > believe

> > > it! This Saturday he will be one month! He makes my day

> > everyday! I

> > > am dreading tomorrow morning though ~ he has to go for his

first

> > > Hepatitis B shot. I think it will hurt me more than it will

him.

> > I'm

> > > anxious to see what he weighs. At birth he weighed 8 lbs. 4

oz.

> > At

> > > his 2 week checkup he weighed 8 lbs. 6 oz. I can definately

tell

> > he

> > > has filled out! He is breastfeeding with no problems now.

And,

> > we

> > > have him on a 3 hour schedule during the day and a 4 hour

schedule

> > at

> > > night. I'm hoping he begins sleeping through the night around

the

> > 6-8

> > > week time frame. Is that realistic???

> > >

> > > I have my checkup the end of next week. I'm anxious to see

what I

> > > weigh as well. By our scales at home I only have 6 pounds to

go

> > to be

> > > at my pre pg weight. What is strange though is the little

pouch I

> > > still have in my tummy. When will that flatten out??? Also,

will

> > my

> > > bellybutton shrink back to normal??? It is now back to being

an

> > inny,

> > > but it looks like a big hole! I'm also wondering when the

linea

> > negra

> > > (brown line) will disappear? I'm hoping I get the okay to

start

> > > exercising next week, although finding time for that will be

> > tricky.

> > > I was wondering if I will have to wear my nursing bras to bed

at

> > night

> > > for as long as I'm breastfeeding? I hate wearing them to bed

but

> > if I

> > > don't I wake up with a soaking wet shirt. Will this continue

for

> > > long??? Also, when we get the green light to resume having

sex,

> > how

> > > do breastfeeding breasts react to that?!?

> > >

> > > Thank you to all of you who have sent well wishes. I also

really

> > > appreciate everyone being so understanding of my absence the

last

> > 4

> > > weeks. I have missed you all so much! I'm looking forward to

> > getting

> > > back in touch with you all!

> > >

> > > Love,

> > > elle

> > > Mommy to Noah ~ 4 weeks

> > >

November 8, 2001

Elle,

It was great to hear form you, and encouraging to me to read that you already have him on such a nice schedule. Keep us updated on your little one and on yourself of course.

Danab

36 weeks

November 9, 2001

Elle,

I think it was around 5 weeks when I noticed that my nursing pads were dry,

so I stopped with the nursing bra at night.

Good luck w/ your follow up. I am sure that if you are feeling good the Dr.

will give you the go ahead .

The new job is going well. I hate being gone from the boys for so long each

day, but if I have to work (which I do right now .) it is the right job to

have. It is much less stressful, the money is good and I have a great boss.

Take Care.

Kendall

myeroyse@... wrote:

> Kendall,

> Thanks! I'll try not wearing my bra one night and see what happens.

>

> My follow up is at the end of nest week. I guess I'll find out more

> then. Thanks for all of the info!

>

> How's your new job going???

>

> elle

> Mommy to Noah ~ 4 weeks 1 day

>

> >

> > > Hi Everyone!

> > > My MIL and FIL left on Saturday. We crashed on Sunday and I spent

> > > yesterday just enjoying the fact that it was just Noah and I

> without

> > > any visitors. We really enjoyed all of the help that my Mom and

> > > Mark's parents gave us, but we were really ready for everyone to

> leave

> > > and it just be the 3 of us. I wasn't able to get on the computer

> at

> > > all last week as my FIL did our home inventory for me that the

> Company

> > > requires. This was a HUGE help as it is very time consuming!

> > > Anyway, we are getting into a normal routine now, so I hope to be

> able

> > > to get online a little bit more.

> > >

> > > First, I've been able to scan a few of the posts.

> > >

> > > B ~ I am so deeply sorry for what you are going through. My

> > > heart breaks for you and your family. Please know that we are

> here

> > > for you whenever you need us. You are in my thoughts and prayers

> > > sweetie!

> > >

> > > AmyA ~ Good Luck sweetie!!! Any day now!!! I'm so excited for

> you!

> > >

> > > Lori ~ You are in my thoughts and prayers as well!

> > >

> > > ~ Welcome to the group! I hope you will find the comfort

> and

> > > support here that you are looking for. We're all here for you!!!

> I

> > > suffered a mc in 9/00 and an ep in 12/00. My ep was treated with

> > > Methotrexate and I still have both of my tubes. It is such a

> painful

> > > and devastating experience. Yet, there is hope. I gave birth to a

> > > beautiful boy on October 10, 2001 named Noah. Please give

> yourself

> > > time to heal physically and emotinally. Prayers are answered and

> > > dreams do come true!

> > >

> > > Jo-Ann ~ I wrote down your address to send pics of Noah to you and

> now

> > > I can't find it! ARRRGH! Do you mind giving it to me one more

> > > time??? I promise not to lose it!

> > >

> > > Noah is doing wonderfully! Wednesday he is 4 weeks! I can't

> believe

> > > it! This Saturday he will be one month! He makes my day

> everyday! I

> > > am dreading tomorrow morning though ~ he has to go for his first

> > > Hepatitis B shot. I think it will hurt me more than it will him.

> I'm

> > > anxious to see what he weighs. At birth he weighed 8 lbs. 4 oz.

> At

> > > his 2 week checkup he weighed 8 lbs. 6 oz. I can definately tell

> he

> > > has filled out! He is breastfeeding with no problems now. And,

> we

> > > have him on a 3 hour schedule during the day and a 4 hour schedule

> at

> > > night. I'm hoping he begins sleeping through the night around the

> 6-8

> > > week time frame. Is that realistic???

> > >

> > > I have my checkup the end of next week. I'm anxious to see what I

> > > weigh as well. By our scales at home I only have 6 pounds to go

> to be

> > > at my pre pg weight. What is strange though is the little pouch I

> > > still have in my tummy. When will that flatten out??? Also, will

> my

> > > bellybutton shrink back to normal??? It is now back to being an

> inny,

> > > but it looks like a big hole! I'm also wondering when the linea

> negra

> > > (brown line) will disappear? I'm hoping I get the okay to start

> > > exercising next week, although finding time for that will be

> tricky.

> > > I was wondering if I will have to wear my nursing bras to bed at

> night

> > > for as long as I'm breastfeeding? I hate wearing them to bed but

> if I

> > > don't I wake up with a soaking wet shirt. Will this continue for

> > > long??? Also, when we get the green light to resume having sex,

> how

> > > do breastfeeding breasts react to that?!?

> > >

> > > Thank you to all of you who have sent well wishes. I also really

> > > appreciate everyone being so understanding of my absence the last

> 4

> > > weeks. I have missed you all so much! I'm looking forward to

> getting

> > > back in touch with you all!

> > >

> > > Love,

> > > elle

> > > Mommy to Noah ~ 4 weeks

> > >

November 9, 2001

Thanks Kendall!!!

I'm so glad to hear you like your job!

elle

Mommy to Noah ~ 4 weeks 2 days

> > >

> > > > Hi Everyone!

> > > > My MIL and FIL left on Saturday. We crashed on Sunday and I

spent

> > > > yesterday just enjoying the fact that it was just Noah and I

> > without

> > > > any visitors. We really enjoyed all of the help that my Mom

and

> > > > Mark's parents gave us, but we were really ready for everyone

to

> > leave

> > > > and it just be the 3 of us. I wasn't able to get on the

computer

> > at

> > > > all last week as my FIL did our home inventory for me that the

> > Company

> > > > requires. This was a HUGE help as it is very time consuming!

> > > > Anyway, we are getting into a normal routine now, so I hope to

be

> > able

> > > > to get online a little bit more.

> > > >

> > > > First, I've been able to scan a few of the posts.

> > > >

> > > > B ~ I am so deeply sorry for what you are going through.

My

> > > > heart breaks for you and your family. Please know that we are

> > here

> > > > for you whenever you need us. You are in my thoughts and

prayers

> > > > sweetie!

> > > >

> > > > AmyA ~ Good Luck sweetie!!! Any day now!!! I'm so excited

for

> > you!

> > > >

> > > > Lori ~ You are in my thoughts and prayers as well!

> > > >

> > > > ~ Welcome to the group! I hope you will find the

comfort

> > and

> > > > support here that you are looking for. We're all here for

you!!!

> > I

> > > > suffered a mc in 9/00 and an ep in 12/00. My ep was treated

with

> > > > Methotrexate and I still have both of my tubes. It is such a

> > painful

> > > > and devastating experience. Yet, there is hope. I gave birth

to a

> > > > beautiful boy on October 10, 2001 named Noah. Please give

> > yourself

> > > > time to heal physically and emotinally. Prayers are answered

and

> > > > dreams do come true!

> > > >

> > > > Jo-Ann ~ I wrote down your address to send pics of Noah to you

and

> > now

> > > > I can't find it! ARRRGH! Do you mind giving it to me one

more

> > > > time??? I promise not to lose it!

> > > >

> > > > Noah is doing wonderfully! Wednesday he is 4 weeks! I can't

> > believe

> > > > it! This Saturday he will be one month! He makes my day

> > everyday! I

> > > > am dreading tomorrow morning though ~ he has to go for his

first

> > > > Hepatitis B shot. I think it will hurt me more than it will

him.

> > I'm

> > > > anxious to see what he weighs. At birth he weighed 8 lbs. 4

oz.

> > At

> > > > his 2 week checkup he weighed 8 lbs. 6 oz. I can definately

tell

> > he

> > > > has filled out! He is breastfeeding with no problems now.

And,

> > we

> > > > have him on a 3 hour schedule during the day and a 4 hour

schedule

> > at

> > > > night. I'm hoping he begins sleeping through the night around

the

> > 6-8

> > > > week time frame. Is that realistic???

> > > >

> > > > I have my checkup the end of next week. I'm anxious to see

what I

> > > > weigh as well. By our scales at home I only have 6 pounds to

go

> > to be

> > > > at my pre pg weight. What is strange though is the little

pouch I

> > > > still have in my tummy. When will that flatten out??? Also,

will

> > my

> > > > bellybutton shrink back to normal??? It is now back to being

an

> > inny,

> > > > but it looks like a big hole! I'm also wondering when the

linea

> > negra

> > > > (brown line) will disappear? I'm hoping I get the okay to

start

> > > > exercising next week, although finding time for that will be

> > tricky.

> > > > I was wondering if I will have to wear my nursing bras to bed

at

> > night

> > > > for as long as I'm breastfeeding? I hate wearing them to bed

but

> > if I

> > > > don't I wake up with a soaking wet shirt. Will this continue

for

> > > > long??? Also, when we get the green light to resume having

sex,

> > how

> > > > do breastfeeding breasts react to that?!?

> > > >

> > > > Thank you to all of you who have sent well wishes. I also

really

> > > > appreciate everyone being so understanding of my absence the

last

> > 4

> > > > weeks. I have missed you all so much! I'm looking forward to

> > getting

> > > > back in touch with you all!

> > > >

> > > > Love,

> > > > elle

> > > > Mommy to Noah ~ 4 weeks

> > > >

November 9, 2001

Elle, ...yeah, probably more so than us!! lol! Re: Update on Noah and Elle Thanks ! He's doing great! You'd never know he even had a shot!They are so resiliant!elleMommy to Noah ~ 4 weeks 1 day> > Elle,> > It was good to hear from you. I hope you are able to rest some now > > that your company has all gone home. The best part is that you have > > Noah to yourself now, I enjoy that special time with dh and > Christian > > so much! I am glad everything is going so well, and bf is goin well. > > It gets so easy after the first few weeks.> > > > Keep us updated after your doc appt, can't wait to hear about it!> > > > Kim> > Mom to Christian 11 weeks> > >

November 13, 2001

Elle,

From the sounds of it, Noah is a pretty laid back baby, so he SHOULD go

by the 11 lb rule!! Matt was an extremmmmmmmmely cranky baby, very

high maintenance...we always had to stand and bounce him, Blake was

colicy for 2 weeks from 7 weeks to 9 weeks old for 2 hours every night

he'd scream....that got old quick, one week later he was fine, but also

kind of high strung. Andy and Mikaela are/were both really laid back

easy babies. Noah sounds like a little sweetie.

Vicki

myeroyse@... wrote:

>

> Vicki,

> Well, I hope that the 11 lb. rule applies ~ with the way Noah is

> eating and gaining weight, we won't be too far from that goal!

> Every child is so different, huh? And, all of the outside influences

> that can affect a schedule!

>

> I'm not sure how stubborn Noah is just yet, but he is not long on

> patience, especially when he wants to eat! )

>

> elle

> Mommy to Noah ~ 4 weeks 1 day

>

> > > > Elle,

> > > >

> > > > I've missed you sweetie, but I completely understand having a

> hard

> > > time getting time to post. It will get easier as you get use to

> > > Noah's routine. I can't wait to hear an update on Noah and his

> > > weight. I hope the needle doesn't hurt too much. I definitely

> think

> > > it has to do with who is administering it. Give him lots of hugs

> and

> > > kisses, it helps distract him.

> > > >

> > > > I will send you my address privately.

> > > >

> > > > Love & hugs,

> > > > Jo-Ann

> > > >

> > > > Update on Noah and Elle

> > > >

> > > > Hi Everyone!

> > > > My MIL and FIL left on Saturday. We crashed on Sunday and I

> spent

> > > > yesterday just enjoying the fact that it was just Noah and I

> > > without

> > > > any visitors. We really enjoyed all of the help that my Mom

> and

> > > > Mark's parents gave us, but we were really ready for everyone

> to

> > > leave

> > > > and it just be the 3 of us. I wasn't able to get on the

> computer

> > > at

> > > > all last week as my FIL did our home inventory for me that the

> > > Company

> > > > requires. This was a HUGE help as it is very time consuming!

> > > > Anyway, we are getting into a normal routine now, so I hope to

> be

> > > able

> > > > to get online a little bit more.

> > > >

> > > > First, I've been able to scan a few of the posts.

> > > >

> > > > B ~ I am so deeply sorry for what you are going through.

> My

> > > > heart breaks for you and your family. Please know that we are

> > > here

> > > > for you whenever you need us. You are in my thoughts and

> prayers

> > > > sweetie!

> > > >

> > > > AmyA ~ Good Luck sweetie!!! Any day now!!! I'm so excited

> for

> > > you!

> > > >

> > > > Lori ~ You are in my thoughts and prayers as well!

> > > >

> > > > ~ Welcome to the group! I hope you will find the

> comfort

> > > and

> > > > support here that you are looking for. We're all here for

> you!!!

> > > I

> > > > suffered a mc in 9/00 and an ep in 12/00. My ep was treated

> with

> > > > Methotrexate and I still have both of my tubes. It is such a

> > > painful

> > > > and devastating experience. Yet, there is hope. I gave birth

> to a

> > > > beautiful boy on October 10, 2001 named Noah. Please give

> > > yourself

> > > > time to heal physically and emotinally. Prayers are answered

> and

> > > > dreams do come true!

> > > >

> > > > Jo-Ann ~ I wrote down your address to send pics of Noah to you

> and

> > > now

> > > > I can't find it! ARRRGH! Do you mind giving it to me one

> more

> > > > time??? I promise not to lose it!

> > > >

> > > > Noah is doing wonderfully! Wednesday he is 4 weeks! I can't

> > > believe

> > > > it! This Saturday he will be one month! He makes my day

> > > everyday! I

> > > > am dreading tomorrow morning though ~ he has to go for his

> first

> > > > Hepatitis B shot. I think it will hurt me more than it will

> him.

> > > I'm

> > > > anxious to see what he weighs. At birth he weighed 8 lbs. 4

> oz.

> > > At

> > > > his 2 week checkup he weighed 8 lbs. 6 oz. I can definately

> tell

> > > he

> > > > has filled out! He is breastfeeding with no problems now.

> And,

> > > we

> > > > have him on a 3 hour schedule during the day and a 4 hour

> schedule

> > > at

> > > > night. I'm hoping he begins sleeping through the night around

> the

> > > 6-8

> > > > week time frame. Is that realistic???

> > > >

> > > > I have my checkup the end of next week. I'm anxious to see

> what I

> > > > weigh as well. By our scales at home I only have 6 pounds to

> go

> > > to be

> > > > at my pre pg weight. What is strange though is the little

> pouch I

> > > > still have in my tummy. When will that flatten out??? Also,

> will

> > > my

> > > > bellybutton shrink back to normal??? It is now back to being

> an

> > > inny,

> > > > but it looks like a big hole! I'm also wondering when the

> linea

> > > negra

> > > > (brown line) will disappear? I'm hoping I get the okay to

> start

> > > > exercising next week, although finding time for that will be

> > > tricky.

> > > > I was wondering if I will have to wear my nursing bras to bed

> at

> > > night

> > > > for as long as I'm breastfeeding? I hate wearing them to bed

> but

> > > if I

> > > > don't I wake up with a soaking wet shirt. Will this continue

> for

> > > > long??? Also, when we get the green light to resume having

> sex,

> > > how

> > > > do breastfeeding breasts react to that?!?

> > > >

> > > > Thank you to all of you who have sent well wishes. I also

> really

> > > > appreciate everyone being so understanding of my absence the

> last

> > > 4

> > > > weeks. I have missed you all so much! I'm looking forward to

> > > getting

> > > > back in touch with you all!

> > > >

> > > > Love,

> > > > elle

> > > > Mommy to Noah ~ 4 weeks

> > > >

November 13, 2001

Elle,

From the sounds of it, Noah is a pretty laid back baby, so he SHOULD go

by the 11 lb rule!! Matt was an extremmmmmmmmely cranky baby, very

high maintenance...we always had to stand and bounce him, Blake was

colicy for 2 weeks from 7 weeks to 9 weeks old for 2 hours every night

he'd scream....that got old quick, one week later he was fine, but also

kind of high strung. Andy and Mikaela are/were both really laid back

easy babies. Noah sounds like a little sweetie.

Vicki

myeroyse@... wrote:

>

> Vicki,

> Well, I hope that the 11 lb. rule applies ~ with the way Noah is

> eating and gaining weight, we won't be too far from that goal!

> Every child is so different, huh? And, all of the outside influences

> that can affect a schedule!

>

> I'm not sure how stubborn Noah is just yet, but he is not long on

> patience, especially when he wants to eat! )

>

> elle

> Mommy to Noah ~ 4 weeks 1 day

>

> > > > Elle,

> > > >

> > > > I've missed you sweetie, but I completely understand having a

> hard

> > > time getting time to post. It will get easier as you get use to

> > > Noah's routine. I can't wait to hear an update on Noah and his

> > > weight. I hope the needle doesn't hurt too much. I definitely

> think

> > > it has to do with who is administering it. Give him lots of hugs

> and

> > > kisses, it helps distract him.

> > > >

> > > > I will send you my address privately.

> > > >

> > > > Love & hugs,

> > > > Jo-Ann

> > > >

> > > > Update on Noah and Elle

> > > >

> > > > Hi Everyone!

> > > > My MIL and FIL left on Saturday. We crashed on Sunday and I

> spent

> > > > yesterday just enjoying the fact that it was just Noah and I

> > > without

> > > > any visitors. We really enjoyed all of the help that my Mom

> and

> > > > Mark's parents gave us, but we were really ready for everyone

> to

> > > leave

> > > > and it just be the 3 of us. I wasn't able to get on the

> computer

> > > at

> > > > all last week as my FIL did our home inventory for me that the

> > > Company

> > > > requires. This was a HUGE help as it is very time consuming!

> > > > Anyway, we are getting into a normal routine now, so I hope to

> be

> > > able

> > > > to get online a little bit more.

> > > >

> > > > First, I've been able to scan a few of the posts.

> > > >

> > > > B ~ I am so deeply sorry for what you are going through.

> My

> > > > heart breaks for you and your family. Please know that we are

> > > here

> > > > for you whenever you need us. You are in my thoughts and

> prayers

> > > > sweetie!

> > > >

> > > > AmyA ~ Good Luck sweetie!!! Any day now!!! I'm so excited

> for

> > > you!

> > > >

> > > > Lori ~ You are in my thoughts and prayers as well!

> > > >

> > > > ~ Welcome to the group! I hope you will find the

> comfort

> > > and

> > > > support here that you are looking for. We're all here for

> you!!!

> > > I

> > > > suffered a mc in 9/00 and an ep in 12/00. My ep was treated

> with

> > > > Methotrexate and I still have both of my tubes. It is such a

> > > painful

> > > > and devastating experience. Yet, there is hope. I gave birth

> to a

> > > > beautiful boy on October 10, 2001 named Noah. Please give

> > > yourself

> > > > time to heal physically and emotinally. Prayers are answered

> and

> > > > dreams do come true!

> > > >

> > > > Jo-Ann ~ I wrote down your address to send pics of Noah to you

> and

> > > now

> > > > I can't find it! ARRRGH! Do you mind giving it to me one

> more

> > > > time??? I promise not to lose it!

> > > >

> > > > Noah is doing wonderfully! Wednesday he is 4 weeks! I can't

> > > believe

> > > > it! This Saturday he will be one month! He makes my day

> > > everyday! I

> > > > am dreading tomorrow morning though ~ he has to go for his

> first

> > > > Hepatitis B shot. I think it will hurt me more than it will

> him.

> > > I'm

> > > > anxious to see what he weighs. At birth he weighed 8 lbs. 4

> oz.

> > > At

> > > > his 2 week checkup he weighed 8 lbs. 6 oz. I can definately

> tell

> > > he

> > > > has filled out! He is breastfeeding with no problems now.

> And,

> > > we

> > > > have him on a 3 hour schedule during the day and a 4 hour

> schedule

> > > at

> > > > night. I'm hoping he begins sleeping through the night around

> the

> > > 6-8

> > > > week time frame. Is that realistic???

> > > >

> > > > I have my checkup the end of next week. I'm anxious to see

> what I

> > > > weigh as well. By our scales at home I only have 6 pounds to

> go

> > > to be

> > > > at my pre pg weight. What is strange though is the little

> pouch I

> > > > still have in my tummy. When will that flatten out??? Also,

> will

> > > my

> > > > bellybutton shrink back to normal??? It is now back to being

> an

> > > inny,

> > > > but it looks like a big hole! I'm also wondering when the

> linea

> > > negra

> > > > (brown line) will disappear? I'm hoping I get the okay to

> start

> > > > exercising next week, although finding time for that will be

> > > tricky.

> > > > I was wondering if I will have to wear my nursing bras to bed

> at

> > > night

> > > > for as long as I'm breastfeeding? I hate wearing them to bed

> but

> > > if I

> > > > don't I wake up with a soaking wet shirt. Will this continue

> for

> > > > long??? Also, when we get the green light to resume having

> sex,

> > > how

> > > > do breastfeeding breasts react to that?!?

> > > >

> > > > Thank you to all of you who have sent well wishes. I also

> really

> > > > appreciate everyone being so understanding of my absence the

> last

> > > 4

> > > > weeks. I have missed you all so much! I'm looking forward to

> > > getting

> > > > back in touch with you all!

> > > >

> > > > Love,

> > > > elle

> > > > Mommy to Noah ~ 4 weeks

> > > >

November 13, 2001

Vicki,

Thanks! I'm wondering if Noah is on the verge of sleeping through the

night. Night before last, I woke up at 3am and hadn't heard anything

from Noah, so I went and woke him up. He only nursed for about 15

min. total, which is about half of what he normally nurses. I

realized after I woke him up that I did a really stupid thing. That

was probably the night he would begin sleeping through the night and

then I went and woke him up! Then last night, he woke up at 3:15am

and again only nursed for 15 min. Does it sound like he is beginning

to not need to eat that much at night???

elle

Mommy to Noah ~ 5 weeks tomorrow!

> > > > > Elle,

> > > > >

> > > > > I've missed you sweetie, but I completely understand having

a

> > hard

> > > > time getting time to post. It will get easier as you get use

to

> > > > Noah's routine. I can't wait to hear an update on Noah and

his

> > > > weight. I hope the needle doesn't hurt too much. I

definitely

> > think

> > > > it has to do with who is administering it. Give him lots of

hugs

> > and

> > > > kisses, it helps distract him.

> > > > >

> > > > > I will send you my address privately.

> > > > >

> > > > > Love & hugs,

> > > > > Jo-Ann

> > > > >

> > > > > Update on Noah and Elle

> > > > >

> > > > > Hi Everyone!

> > > > > My MIL and FIL left on Saturday. We crashed on Sunday and

I

> > spent

> > > > > yesterday just enjoying the fact that it was just Noah and

I

> > > > without

> > > > > any visitors. We really enjoyed all of the help that my

Mom

> > and

> > > > > Mark's parents gave us, but we were really ready for

everyone

> > to

> > > > leave

> > > > > and it just be the 3 of us. I wasn't able to get on the

> > computer

> > > > at

> > > > > all last week as my FIL did our home inventory for me that

the

> > > > Company

> > > > > requires. This was a HUGE help as it is very time

consuming!

> > > > > Anyway, we are getting into a normal routine now, so I

hope to

> > be

> > > > able

> > > > > to get online a little bit more.

> > > > >

> > > > > First, I've been able to scan a few of the posts.

> > > > >

> > > > > B ~ I am so deeply sorry for what you are going

through.

> > My

> > > > > heart breaks for you and your family. Please know that we

are

> > > > here

> > > > > for you whenever you need us. You are in my thoughts and

> > prayers

> > > > > sweetie!

> > > > >

> > > > > AmyA ~ Good Luck sweetie!!! Any day now!!! I'm so

excited

> > for

> > > > you!

> > > > >

> > > > > Lori ~ You are in my thoughts and prayers as well!

> > > > >

> > > > > ~ Welcome to the group! I hope you will find the

> > comfort

> > > > and

> > > > > support here that you are looking for. We're all here for

> > you!!!

> > > > I

> > > > > suffered a mc in 9/00 and an ep in 12/00. My ep was

treated

> > with

> > > > > Methotrexate and I still have both of my tubes. It is such

a

> > > > painful

> > > > > and devastating experience. Yet, there is hope. I gave

birth

> > to a

> > > > > beautiful boy on October 10, 2001 named Noah. Please give

> > > > yourself

> > > > > time to heal physically and emotinally. Prayers are

answered

> > and

> > > > > dreams do come true!

> > > > >

> > > > > Jo-Ann ~ I wrote down your address to send pics of Noah to

you

> > and

> > > > now

> > > > > I can't find it! ARRRGH! Do you mind giving it to me one

> > more

> > > > > time??? I promise not to lose it!

> > > > >

> > > > > Noah is doing wonderfully! Wednesday he is 4 weeks! I

can't

> > > > believe

> > > > > it! This Saturday he will be one month! He makes my day

> > > > everyday! I

> > > > > am dreading tomorrow morning though ~ he has to go for his

> > first

> > > > > Hepatitis B shot. I think it will hurt me more than it

will

> > him.

> > > > I'm

> > > > > anxious to see what he weighs. At birth he weighed 8 lbs.

4

> > oz.

> > > > At

> > > > > his 2 week checkup he weighed 8 lbs. 6 oz. I can

definately

> > tell

> > > > he

> > > > > has filled out! He is breastfeeding with no problems now.

> > And,

> > > > we

> > > > > have him on a 3 hour schedule during the day and a 4 hour

> > schedule

> > > > at

> > > > > night. I'm hoping he begins sleeping through the night

around

> > the

> > > > 6-8

> > > > > week time frame. Is that realistic???

> > > > >

> > > > > I have my checkup the end of next week. I'm anxious to

see

> > what I

> > > > > weigh as well. By our scales at home I only have 6 pounds

to

> > go

> > > > to be

> > > > > at my pre pg weight. What is strange though is the little

> > pouch I

> > > > > still have in my tummy. When will that flatten out???

Also,

> > will

> > > > my

> > > > > bellybutton shrink back to normal??? It is now back to

being

> > an

> > > > inny,

> > > > > but it looks like a big hole! I'm also wondering when the

> > linea

> > > > negra

> > > > > (brown line) will disappear? I'm hoping I get the okay to

> > start

> > > > > exercising next week, although finding time for that will

be

> > > > tricky.

> > > > > I was wondering if I will have to wear my nursing bras to

bed

> > at

> > > > night

> > > > > for as long as I'm breastfeeding? I hate wearing them to

bed

> > but

> > > > if I

> > > > > don't I wake up with a soaking wet shirt. Will this

continue

> > for

> > > > > long??? Also, when we get the green light to resume

having

> > sex,

> > > > how

> > > > > do breastfeeding breasts react to that?!?

> > > > >

> > > > > Thank you to all of you who have sent well wishes. I also

> > really

> > > > > appreciate everyone being so understanding of my absence

the

> > last

> > > > 4

> > > > > weeks. I have missed you all so much! I'm looking

forward to

> > > > getting

> > > > > back in touch with you all!

> > > > >

> > > > > Love,

> > > > > elle

> > > > > Mommy to Noah ~ 4 weeks

> > > > >

November 13, 2001