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Quote: Originally Posted by carly Our friend Roe is having a baby in April (I think) and that is her first choice in names. Acutally the last names are kinda similar too! I'll email you, so I don't post my friends full name somewhere publicly. That's too funny! I actually picked the names based on family things - Ella is short for my grandmom Marcella and Rose is Mike's granny - but also because I love the name Ella and how it sounds with our last name. I didn't realize it was such a popular name til this list. That would be crazy if our Ella Roses meet someday:)

Quote: Originally Posted by Jacqueline hey why aint my name on there! hahaha kidding. i never see my name on anything but its common, weird. carly i love the name julien for a boy, joe and i talked about that and surprisingly he likes it too. i also like Jeremiah. i should send this info to roe! she is sticking with ella rose so far. That is weird your name isn't on there b/c I know a lot of Jacquelines. Who's naming their baby Ella Rose?!? That's crazy...same name as me! And I didn't think that Ella was all that common.

I used them for my OOT bags and they were great. I don't recall any sort of odor.

Congrats girls!!!!!

We used Michael and I was not thrilled with his work. I probably spent a little over $1000 for 100 pictures and to have him for extra time (3:30-7:30). He shipped me the "edited" CD of pics after I returned home and I wasn't very happy with the quality (didn't seem like he edited them at all). I had my cousin who is a graphic design artist re-touch most of them. To me, pictures weren't very important so that's why I didn't hire an outside photographer, but to pay over $1000 for mediocre work was aggravating. If you have the option of bringing someone else in, I think you should consider it. But then again, there are many brides here who are very happy with Michael's pictures, so I could have just had him on an off day or something.

We generally give $200, maybe a little more if they are a close friend.

Quote: Originally Posted by SheaS Just checking in again.... Mo, we only have 32 days to go! So far things are good; I just had an appt. and there is no action with the cervix yet. I was expecting that I guess. I am up 40 pounds! My doctor wasn't too excited about that! Mo, although you had to suffer, it must be nice to not have gained hardly any weight! I hope that I don't have any problems loosing it! How much did you ladies gain with your pregnancies? How long did it take to lose it, and did you lose all, some or none of it? Good to see you around, Shea! I can't believe how close you are. I've put on about 20 lbs. so far. I'm lucky b/c I've felt great this entire pregnancy and have been able to keep up my regular workout schedule. With about 8 weeks to go, my goal is stay under a total of 30 lbs. gained. I'm really hoping it comes off quick b/c I'm a bridesmaid in my friend's wedding 5 weeks after my due date...ahhh! Quote: Originally Posted by BarefootBride Hi ladies! This is my first post as an official mommy to be. I think I posted before congratulating everyone... little did I know, our one try would cause me to be 18 lbs heavier with 62 days to go! I havent even had time to post pictures or a review of the wedding! Congrats!!! Quote: Originally Posted by Sarah I'm doing well... 17 days to go. It goes by sooo fast. I'm up 25lbs from my start weight, but considering I was about 30lbs overweight to start with I've got a lot to lose after the baby arrives. We're moving the furniture into the nursery this weekend (at long last!) and I think we're almost ready. Not a moment too soon! I have another appt tomorrow, but 2 weeks ago I was dilated to 1 and thinning out. I have contractions constantly which vary from 5-15 minutes apart most of the time, but occasionally go 2-3 minutes apart for an hour or so. My body is getting ready. Holy cow this is coming up fast! I can't believe how close you are. It seems like just yesterday you announced you were pregnant. It sounds like it's going to be any day now...keep us posted! Quote: Originally Posted by Angel Hey everyone, glad that everyone is doing well. My ultrasound went well, they said they baby is measuring a few days earlier than schedule and everything looks perfect. I go for another on Feb 20th, right before we leave for Cancun. I was surprised that she could tell what it was already. I thought it was too early but she said you could see a little something IF it was there. So, she told us it was a girl. I'm still not cinvinced so we'll see what happens in another 6 weeks. Maybe because I wanted a boy. But as long as he/she is healthy. That does seem early to be able to tell, but your doctor would know better than I...lol! Congrats on your little girl! Quote: Originally Posted by TA Maureen So to the girls later in their pregnancy, do we get any more ultrasounds? Are you scheduled for any? I haven't checked in on Tiny Tim since 22 weeks and I'm just wondering if I should check him out again one more time before birth I asked my doctor if I get any more u/s, but she said only if they're concerned or if I'm past my due date. I would love to see the baby again, but no such luck.

The only thing I did was have the Irish Marriage Blessing read during the ceremony. Let us know what you come up with. I love Irish traditions!

Welcome Danielle...congrats! Glad to hear everyone is doing well. Nothing too exciting with me. I'm 32 weeks today and still feeling pretty good for the most part. I can't believe how soon the baby will be here, but at the same time it seems like this pregnancy has taken forever!!!

We had a video camera with us and it fit in the safe, along with all of our travel documents, my camera, jewelry, money, etc.

It will definitely fit in the safe. I don't know the exact dimensions, but ours (in both of our rooms) was pretty big.

I made an appointment with Chandlyn about 1 month before I left, but when I tried to find her that day, she wasn't there. I had to go back to her office a few times that day before she was showed up. She's a VERY busy woman, so if I were you I'd try to stop at her office after you check-in and then keep going back every time you pass through the lobby til you get a hold of her. But (like others have said) she is on top of everything and will take care of everything.

Quote: Originally Posted by Bisha I'm soooo glad to hear that I'm not the only one who plans on waiting until much later to do all that stuff!!!! I figured, the baby is due end of May so sometime in March, we can get the room ready. These girls on another preggers thread I'm on that are due in May are already on top fo that stuff!!! I dont know how they do it? LOL I'm usually so on top of things and want everything done now, but my husband forced me to wait on doing the nursery because I was dependent on him to paint, pull up the rugs, etc. etc. It drove me crazy not having it done months ago, and now that it's finally getting finished I'm so happy. But really it doesn't even need to be done til the baby is here, so I should have just calmed down...lol! Quote: Originally Posted by Kelly C Ok, is anyone else a hormonal mess? I called my mother Thursday bawling my head off. Asking her what wrong with me. I have no patientances and cry at a drop of a hat. I dont know what I did on wednesday, but the next morning i couldnt get my wedding ring on. Its too early for that. She just laughed and said "oh honey ur just pregant". Glad she got a good laugh. This is not cool. All of a sudden this week I have blown up. I can really see it in my face. Sorry girls needed to vent to others that are in my situation. I was an emotional disaster for a good 4 or 5 months. Seriously, I thought that my husband was going to divorce me and I was going to end up committed. It calmed down for me in the middle of the second trimester and I've been pretty good since then. I talked to my doctor and she said there are safe medications I could be put on, but I chose not to. If it gets really bad though, definitely talk to your doctor about either meds and/or counseling. I feel for you because I remember how miserable I was. Big hugs! Quote: Originally Posted by Angel Just checking in to see how everyone is doing. Looks like everyone is good for the most part. I went to the Dr's last thursday and got to hear the heartbeat. It was pretty cool to see the reaction on my fiances face. This is his first so I can understand. I go for a 1st trimester screening on the 31st. I tried on my wedding dress this morning and surprisingly it still fit but I know I won't be able to in a couple months. So I'm thinking of taking it in and have her make it a corset back. Other than that everything is good. Glad to hear everything is going well. That sounds like the perfect plan for your dress!

Quote: Originally Posted by LisaG Lizz - How exciting that your nursery is coming together! That was so much fun!! I think 30 weeks was when I started feeling huge too. But we all know you are not big. Hang in there girl. You'll have to post pics of the nursery once it's all done. I'll definitely take pics! It's nothing too creative - just new paint, rugs & furniture - but I'm still excited. I was "all belly" up until a few days ago, but now I'm starting to feel like it's "all over" Lisa, I really hope I look similar to how you did at the end. You were so cute!

Karma, we miss you around here but obviously understand:) It's good to hear you like the diaper bag. I can't wait to use mine! We are getting new rugs put into the nursery tomorrow and then can hopefully put together the crib on Sunday. I can't wait til I can get in there and start decorating. I feel like I've really blown up this week. My bump is huge and I can't believe it still has 10 (give or take a few) more weeks to grow! My maternity shirts are starting to ride up b/c my belly is too big...lol! I have another routine appt. on Monday morning, but that's about it. Hope you're all doing well!

Jenn, I'm sorry it's been so frustrating. I hope it comes back positive this month! That's cute (probably annoying to you though) that Sam is being so concerned and making you drink milk and whatnot. Keep us updated on what's going on! I've missed you around here too!!!!!!

I went off the pill May 10 when we left for our wedding in Jamaica and was pregnant by the end of May/beginning of June. I thought it would take a few months, but surprisingly it didn't! Good luck!!!

Glad to hear that everyone is doing well! I am 30 weeks today and have no idea where the time has gone. This pregnancy feels like it's taking forever, but at the same time now it's starting to fly by. All is good with both the baby and I. I have no major complaints, except I wish the weight gain would slow down...lol!

That's great, Amy! Congrats!!!

Happy Birthday, Maura!!!

Anny is such a sweetie! Great gifts!

Quote: Originally Posted by allaboutodd We are getting married at Sunset Jamaica Grande and we also faxed in our documents a couple of months ago but were also told to bring the originals with us. I can't get a hold of anyone there and I am STRESSING out at this point. I wonder if they have the faxed copy, do they need the original still? I think if they have the faxed copy, it should be good enough. But keep trying to get in touch with someone before you leave just to have confirmation. I'm sure it will be okay...Good luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by Bridget810 So, where did you girls get your parasols from? I was looking at some at Party Planning Ideas. Football Theme Party. Fall Party Ideas. Party Supplies because they are less than $4 a piece and they come in orange (my accent color). I would love to hear about some other options though (or feedback about party411). I got mine from Luna Bazaar: www.lunabazaar.com. I think they were about $6 each.

What resort are you getting married at? If it's the ROR, you shouldn't have a problem. We sent our paperwork in 3 months before we went and were never asked to do anything else with it once we arrived.

We used ours on the beach. It wasn't very windy, but I think they would have held up even if it was, they were pretty sturdy. I bought a few extras just in case they got damaged, but didn't have to use them. They looked great in my pics (and saved a ton of money)!