Heh guys, some of you got lost in the way it WAS that sometimes I do not think the new people stood much of a chance. I totally understand how you must have felt though, as I am a long time member of another board my B&B board and personalities blend and you become one big family - something happened there too and a couple of people got banned and same thing!!!! For me, I do not frequent there the same either as of course no more B&B here, but thank goodness I am still close to a few of the members and we have some great visits and get-togethers (in person). It IS a sad fact sometimes that things do not stay the same, but we move on and make the best. I found it really difficult fitting in here for a long time. Folks seemed to be in mourning of how it used to be that I often felt new people did not get a fair chance. Of course, I am not talking about everybody, there are some very warm people here who I feel did befriended me. Anyhow, I do enjoy my visits, I have not been frequenting the Roses forum as much as I would like too. So busy, especially now in the garden again and I started my rose blog in November, and I cannot believe how time consuming that is. But I do remember all the kindness here in conversations when I told you the story and events of my grandson Ryan, I felt the support and I very much appreciated it. So I do know you are a great bunch. The legal proceedings are still going on after almost two years. Actually, Some of the banning on this forum was during my time. I personally felt upset about it and had a hard time accepting why they would be banned from here when they were such a strong voice and an asset to this forum. Why not just be banned from Hot Topics, if that was where the problem arose, if "whoever the powers that be" were so opposed!!! All water under the bridge now. Anyway, just my two cents worth. I still am around and read almost everyday, just do not post as much, but hopefully that will change. I do really like this forum and I have learned so much and will be forever grateful. All have a good week! Cheers! Pauline Here is a link that might be useful: Rose blog

Phylis, As Chase said, this isn't the same pregnancy. Talking about unexpected surprises. I had my tubes tied and cut when I had the c-section with Hayden a year ago July. Then when he was 5 and half months old I found out I was 3 weeks pregnant. So yeah except for 5 months I have been pregnant 16 months. I am so excited about your surprise coming. I was nervous before Hayden came thinking we would be outnumbered by kids, but now with number 4 on the way it is evened up with me and 2 girls and DH and 2 boys. BTW when are you due, I am due in the middle of November and will have a c-section November 7th. Good to see you back, missed you. I was feelin bummed, last time Whiteorchid and I would compare pregnancy pics, and I didn't have any CF pregnant this time aroung, now you and I can be the prego CF members with all the cravings. (Even though I want fast food, and found out a week ago that I have gallstones and will have to have surgery 6 weeks after the baby is born, so no fast or greasy food for me for another 2 and half months) Stacie who is still pregnant lol

*waving* Hi! Thanks for asking. I'm due next month. I've been getting things ready and spending time with DH, family, and friends before life changes forever. :) That's certainly not a bad thing but I'm trying to enjoy the present. I'm doing well. I know I've said this more than once but I'm still amazed at how pregnancy has altered some of my normal physical capabilities. I really though I'd be able to do most of the same things. Now something simple like picking myself off the floor is a challenge and sometimes accompanied by grunting noises. I nervous about delivery, being a good parent, and all that normal stuff. It is normal right? When I was a kid I thought my parents were invincible and now I'm going to be a parent. The weeks are flying and some days this all doesn't seem real. I know I keep saying this but I'll post a finished nursery thread soon.

Hi! I'm still here - a week overdue now. I saw my doctor yesterday afternoon. I have to go for a non-stress test this morning, and after I have that done I have to call my doctor's office to schedule an induction (which will be either tomorrow or Friday). I'll post this afternoon when I know what time on which day. Thanks for asking! :)