Still here!!!

I have been so busy preparing for the baby and trying to make it through the day on little sleep that I have not been online much. It is nice to see that the CT board is very active and alive with such a supportive group of people. I feel badly that I have not joined in as much lately and I probably won't have too much time in the near future but I WILL be back. I need to get back on the losing weight bandwagon very soon. I have another 20 or so lbs to lose after the baby. I have gained about 12lbs so far and I think that will mostly come off right away and then I have to fight hard for the rest. I can't wait to have the baby and was having some mild contractions last night but they went away when I drank water and lay down so it turned out to be nothing. I have recently developed pregnancy related RLS (restless leg syndrome) It is absolutly horrible at night and keeps me up a good deal of the time. Does anyone else have this? Any tricks that you know of that are non-medication? I will still probably be in the hospital for the next Yale support group but I will try hard to make it to the April one. HeatherS

Heather: So glad to hear from you!!! Sounds like other than tired you are doing great. Can't wait to see you again and meet the new baby. Let me know if you need anything. Remember I am right down the street. Take care, Chryssie

Heather Soooooo glad to hear from you. I posted a "where is Heather?" the other day !! Only two more weeks and you are done with it !!! woohoo..out comes baby..off comes the weight..... Mom and dad sold their house..(pending all the particulars like the inspection, etc) ANyway.....if you needanything..please call me !!! i too am right down the street !!! Deanna

Hi Heather, So nice to see your smiling face and glad everything is progressing as scheduled. I too have been MIA but am finally able to sit at the computer for a while. Had a little hospital stay but am finally home and on the mend. I really missed everyone here. My sister has rls but unfortunately has not ever found a solution, so hopefully it will pass soon for you. I know when I have the fidgets I find it helpful to walk, so that's all I can suggest. Sending good thoughts your way and hopefully Linda and I will stop up to see you. Hugs & best wishes, Mary Lou

Hi Heather Oh boy your daugther cannot wait to get out from your stoamach soon!!! SMILE! It is hard to rest while you have other kids around and hopefully you have your family or friends to help you out until the baby borns! I am sure Linda will announouance to us after she borns. Take care of yourself and Cannot wait to see your baby soon! Hugs Kathy K

Hi Heather, Glad to see you! Hope all is well and will see you after the baby is born. Let me know if you need anything at all. Rest cuz you'll need it! xo JA

Happy to hear that you're well and just waiting! We're all thinking about you and can't wait for the big announcement and PICTURES!!! hugs to you and baby, Lisa C

Hi Heather, I have RLS too, and my husband massages/ strokes them away from the heart, don't ask why but it seems to help to go in one direction. Also I find wearing warm socks to bed helps. Sometimes I just want to scream! they jump so much. Give those two things a try, hope it helps... Blessings~ Robin R