Been here a little while already, finally introducing myself...

[nat12]

Hi everyone, I'm Natalie, 32 years old, live in Phoenix AZ and expecting my first child pretty much any day now (so glad I don't have to go through the whole summer being pregnant, it's already hitting over 100 degrees!). I've posted a few times on different boards, don't know why I never came to this one before. All my friends are single or married w/o children so I've spent a ton of time doing research on products, wish I'd discovered this forum months earlier but better late than never.

This has all been so new to me but I've learned a lot about pregnancy and I'm sure I'll learn a lot more about caring for a newborn from all of you over the next while.

Natalie
edd 6/2/03, sex unknown

[liya]

I know what you mean about the 100 degrees..101 degrees here when i was pregnant bad bad heat wave....anyhow welcome nice of you to join us..youll love this group the girls & guys are great!!! Good luck with your birth and all make sure to post pics of your little one..

[Rachels]

Welcome, Natalie! Can't wait to hear about your baby's arrival!

-Rachel
Mom to Abigail Rose
5/18/02

[mharling]

Welcome!! Good luck with your remaining days of pregnancy!!

Mary
Mommy to Lane Michael 4/6/03
http://www.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=67b0de21b33928e40550

[egoldber]

I know what it's like for all your friends to be single or unmarried! It tends to dampen your baby enthusiasm a bit! Welcome!

[lisams]

Hey neighbor!! I live in Chandler, and I hear ya on the heat!! It looks like we're going to have a hot week, so I hope you have that little one soon!! It's so good to see another "Zonie" here!! Can't wait to hear about your delivery!

Lisa

[August Mom]

Welcome, Natalie.

[mamahill]

Welcome! Happy labor and delivery to you!

[atlbaby]

Welcome Natalie, glad to have you here! Good luck with labor and delivery! Looking forward to seeing more of you and "meeting" your new arrival!

-Rachel
Mom to Arielle Jill, 10/30/01
#2:) EDD 10/24/03

[celfsh]

Welcome! Best wishes for a smooth delivery! Keep us posted!

celeste
mom to olivia 9/25/02
http://homepage.mac.com/the_big_fish

[nat12]

Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone. 6 days to go!

Lisa, I'm in Ahwatukee so actually very close to you. It's so hot I can't wear my wedding ring anymore!

Natalie

[C99]

You're probably home with the little one already, but I thought I'd say welcome as well! A friend of mine started a moms group thing in Scottsdale b/c she, too, didn't have any mommy friends; let me know if you're interested and I'll put you in touch with her.

[nat12]

Actually, the little one hasn't arrived yet, probably thinks it's too hot to come out right now. :) But thanks Caroline, I'll keep your offer in mind!

Natalie
edd was June 2

[Vajrastorm]

Happy laboring and good luck!!

Maybe you should have an ice water birth ;)

[lisams]

Oh my, you must be so ready!!!! It is sooooo hot, and I'm not even 9+ months pregnant!!!

Which hospital are you delivering at? We delivered at Desert Sam. and were very happy with the staff and facility.

By the way, I used to teach in Ahwatukee - Kyrene School District. I loved it, but love being a SAHM even more!!

Good luck in your labor. I can't wait to hear about the little arrival (hopefully soon!)

Stay cool!
Lisa

[chrissyhowie]

Hello, Natalie and your wee one! I hope labor vibes come your way soon!

[nat12]

It's hot and I want to go to the pool this weekend but I'm worried to risk it at this point :-(

I'm delivering at Chandler Regional, I considered Desert Sam and have heard good things about it but Chandler's a little closer, the birthing center is fairly new and dh and I like the fact that it's a little smaller/less busy/can actually find a parking spot in the parking lot! No ice water birthing baths, though, I'm afraid :)

I have a friend that works at Manitas - wouldn't happen to be the same school you worked at? Probably not, Manitas is on the other side of I-10.

Natalie

[lisams]

I hear you on Chandler Reg. not being as busy. Parking was HORRIBLE at Desert Sam. I had to go straight to L&D after my appointment at 38 weeks due to very high blood pressure and it took me 45 min. to find a place to park. I'm sure that helped with the blood pressure :-). A few of my friends have delivered at Chandler Reg. and were very happy.

I taught at Milenio and Esperanza, but know some of the teachers at Manitas.

Hope you're able to get some rest these last days (or hours!!!)

Lisa