re: ♥ 2008 DECEMBER 16th to 31st Mommies ♥

Quoting Jenn Webster:“ Thanks! That make mefeel a little better. I may take just an easy class next semester, one I know is ... [snip!] ... being a senior, so i hate to slow down so much, but I think I just need to quit being stubborn & realize I can't do it all.”

I am getting my masters in Statistics and Applied Mathematics and I already tlaked to both my professors I ahve finals in. They can NOT fail you. They can give you an I, and you have a certain amount of time to finish the work. Or you can plan to take the final early, which is my plan. I have it worked out that I will take my finals early, since I am a c-section and they took me a week earlier than planned last time, which was 2 1/2 weeks earlier than my due date. Your professor will work with you, they have to because this is a medical reason. Hope that helps!

Has anyone been looking at strollers yet? I really really want a Loola, but they are not sold in the US. has anyone here found a somewhat easy way to get a Loola in the states?

Quoting Jenn Webster:“ Man that has to be rough! Is your hubby deployed to the Middle East? My brother is supposed to be coming ... [snip!] ... while he's gone. He'll be home in a few months too, so she'll have to move again. I just don't know how you ladies do it.”

No he is only deployed to Korea right now so it is not bad at all. When I had my son he was in Iraq. Apparently he is not meant to be here while I am preggo. he knocks me up and goes away..haha. My husband was medically non-deployable but his battalion comander decided to override it and so he still deployed. That shocked me that they let her override the doctors.UGH! I really want him to get out fo the Army and I know he will do anything to make me happy but I can tell he really enjoys serving his Country. So I have no idea what is going to happen. if he stays in i will probably stay in school and go for my PhD but if he gets out I'll put that on hold and work.

Quoting Angela ~ MommaDuby:“ Aww, you look great Angela! Lol, what a beautiful name I might add .”

Did you like your name growing up? There was one other girl with the same name in my class growing up - common, but not popular.
I was thinking, if I have a girl this time, to give hermynamefor her middle name, but what goes with that???? I was thinking Mia, I've always liked that name, but how funny would "Mia Angela" sound? hehe!

Courtney, that is a big help. I am going to just have to make an appointment with my math advisor & see what I can do. I have made all A's in my Math major & have been making consistent A's for the last 2 years, so I am hoping that will work in my favor. I could handle an I, but if I failed the class, I am only given 1 forgiveness, not to mention hanving to pay for it! LOL I am still on the fence about a Master's in math. we have a fast-track program where you being Master's work as an undergrad, but it'll be hard for me to do while also working towards a Master's in education. I have plenty of time though. I told hubby I had no interest in going back to work until ALL the kids were in school. Plus, i'd like to be able to go on field trips & all while they are young.

Quoting courtney   praying4amira:“ yea but it knocks me out whihc doesn't work. I am basically a married single mother(thanks to the Army) ... [snip!] ... belly....those are awful. but I don't like the pants that do that either, I only wear under the belly pants...I am so picky.”

I LOVE the maternity pants that go over the belly!! I feel like it's hugging me and holding my fat. Kinda like pantyhose with the stomach stretch tops to suck you in. lol

Quoting Aimee babydumpling:“ I LOVE the maternity pants that go over the belly!! I feel like it's hugging me and holding my fat. Kinda like pantyhose with the stomach stretch tops to suck you in. lol”

I love them too! They just make everything look better  

Quoting AngelaFive:“ Here's me at 15 weeks. You asked for pics, Aimee, and I finally had some time this morning to myself, ... [snip!] ... showered yet today and it's boiling hot, and I feel gross. We got air conditioning yesterday though!!!! I am SOOOOOOOOO happy! ”

oh u look so cute!! what area do u live in? Is it really hot in Winnipeg right now? I get back Tuesday night. Ohhhh!! Our babies could be playmates!! hhehe

Quoting courtney   praying4amira:“ Has anyone been looking at strollers yet? I really really want a Loola, but they are not sold in the US. has anyone here found a somewhat easy way to get a Loola in the states?”

What's a Loola?

I want a stroller that looks like a baby carriage, just a modern looking one, so my baby can sleeping like down and not in a 45' degree angle. But I know they grow out of those too fast. I also want one that has 2 separate handles to hold on to, and not one with the bar handle across. And, 1 with 3 wheels bc I think they'd be easier to steer. Hehehehe.... but I haven't really looked at any. When the time is nearer, I'll go look. Maybe 2 months before I'm due.

Quoting AngelaFive:“ Did you like your name growing up? There was one other girl with the same name in my class growing ... [snip!] ... but what goes with that???? I was thinking Mia, I've always liked that name, but how funny would "Mia Angela" sound? hehe!”

I love the name Mia. I considered that. But I also wanted to name my girl after my Grandma (Menina)... but minus the 'me' and just Nina (nee-na). Nina Mia sounds worse. lol.

Quoting Aimee babydumpling:“ I love the name Mia. I considered that. But I also wanted to name my girl after my Grandma (Menina)... but minus the 'me' and just Nina (nee-na). Nina Mia sounds worse. lol.”

Nina is a very cute name! So is Mia!
But you're both right: Mia Angela or Nina Mia are funny sounding  

I've been considering Maia for a girl, but I don't know... I have a strong feeling, that it isn't a girl  

Quoting Aimee babydumpling:“ What's a Loola? I want a stroller that looks like a baby carriage, just a modern looking one, so ... [snip!] ... steer. Hehehehe.... but I haven't really looked at any. When the time is nearer, I'll go look. Maybe 2 months before I'm due.”

The loola is a stroller that is has the seat that faces foward and backwards. It can also be used with just the frame and a carseat and you can get the attatchment to use it as a pram(old style baby carriage). I am also looking at
other strollers that have the same things...I am so picky this time around. last time I just got a graco stroller travel system...I am driving my hubby nuts!!!!

Quoting courtney   praying4amira:“ Has anyone been looking at strollers yet? I really really want a Loola, but they are not sold in the US. has anyone here found a somewhat easy way to get a Loola in the states?”

I haven't started looking for strollers yet, but I want one with the little carry thing on the bottom so I can take my yorkie with me sometimes. She's my baby and since she is already used to going alot of places with me, I'm not going to change it just because we have a baby. I hate when people decide to get rid of their pets just because they have a baby...grrrr, I don't think there is much that upsets me worse. Lol, sorry I got a little off the subject ...anywho...I've never heard of a Loola, but have you maybe looked on ebay for a new one? They have EVERYTHING there, so it wouldn't surprise me if there were a few there.

*Jenn- Yes, I teach elementary. I teach 3rd grade. And dont worry about 2 extra semesters. I originally started going to school for social work and then decided that wasnt for me and went for teaching. It took me 6 years because of that!  

Hey Courtney, here is a topic about someone else trying to find a loola in the US. There are a few sites listed on it that you can get them from. Hope it helps.http://forum.baby-gaga.com/about268.html