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I feel the same way about boys! People always assume if you are pregnant that you are "looking for the girl", they're surprised when you tell them you would like another boy.

I am so used to raising boys that it will be very strange to raise a girl! And after few boys, those girls will surely end up being tomboys!

Sorry to hear about your health, hope you're coping well these days.

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Hang in there I know that you will find a way to cope. I can not help but be thankful for the mix of children we have. Having girls mixed in with the boys really helps keep some of the tension down that teenaged boys bring into the room. Sometimes a refreshing touch of what shoes go with what outfit is a break we look forward too.

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So, I did fail to comment in my own thread that I am so sorry for my absence in writing the past 6-7 months. We had a baby in March 2008, and he was not a good sleeper. He, however, has improved, and now sleeps through the night! Yea! So, my recent activity, is because I am sleeping well and feel like I can comment. When you are suffering from a lack of sleep, you don't always exercise the best judgment. I chose not to comment, so that I would not sound ridiculous when I posted. The brain works much better when it has had sleep. I will try to post at least once a week, but due to the 5 children, my time may vary, but at least once a week. I will only respond to issues I feel need a different approach, or are headed in my opinion, in the wrong direction. I am a social person, and love to talk to people. My husband dbackers is more of an introvert, and I am an extrovert. However, I have seen him come out of his shell and speak openly with others on this forum. I think he feels more comfortable writing his thoughts than just talking. This is one reason I joined the community. I thought, "Man, of my husband, is going to be social on here, I would have a blast! I'm the outgoing, talker in our family." I tend to give lots of information about us, and dbackers tends to be more private. I will try to hold my comments back a little, because seriously, I might share too much! I don't want to embarass my husband too much! It is great getting to know all of you.

For the record, my Rheumatoid Arthritis is practically dormant when I am nursing and pregnant. So, don't worry about me. It is a great benefit because I love children AND my arthritis does so much better! The doctors tell me it is because of the natural extra cortisone your body develops when you are nursing or pregnant. You can have cortisone shots when not breastfeeding or pregnant, but there are a lot of side effects. I have had this disease since I was at least 14, and I know my limitations. Medical technology is always advancing in this area and I am grateful for that. I mainly try to stay active because it only really bothers me when I stop moving around. Motherhood keeps me active! Thank you so much for your concern.

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Keep going as you are, participate everywhere and get involved, all input appreciated. At present we have some great Contests on here: Source 1 that allows you to get a FREE Upgrade (so you can see the Mature Boards), as well as provide you with FP (forum points), you will need those later for exciting fun stuff.

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Glad to see you are enjoying it hear and I hope a new break through in medicine or knowledge will come as arthritis is a big issue in my family.

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Hi Pianomom. I am so excited that you're expecting baby #6! It's so great. I wish all the best to you, Dbackers and the boys. What an exciting time. If I am blessed by the Lord, six is the number of kids I would love to have.

How are you feeling? Any morning sickness yet? God bless you!
LDS

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Sorry for slacking off in December. I found out I was pregnant in the beginning of December (it will be baby #6 for dbackers and I). Then, our family contacted the flu. It took about three weeks for the flu to cycle through each and every member of our family. I was staying busy cleaning up and caring for everyone in the family (and staying busy with the holidays). I took on a job playing the piano for our local elementary school's holiday programs. Then, of course, mom was the last to get the flu. I am finally recovering from that and beginning to get over the exhaustion that is involved when you are nursing AND pregnant. We think the baby will be due the first week of August, but that is just my guess. We will have an ultrasound next week to determine when the baby is due for sure--since I did not have my period back yet.

Yes, I did get pregnant while nursing our 5th son. However, our 5th son (almost 10 months old) has 6 teeth! He can eat pretty much everything we eat so I was not strictly breastfeeding. I knew I could get pregnant and we were both fine with that. My husband Dbackers mentioned something about so much for breastfeeding not being a great contraception form. I don't know where he has been lately, but we weren't using breastfeeding as birth control. I already know that doesn't work. We have a now 5 year old sitting in this room as I type that is proof of that. I got pregnant with him when our other son was nursing. He was just 6 months old and strictly breastfeeding when I got pregnant with his brother. Are we crazy? Yes, and we love it! I am grateful for all of our children, and I am grateful we are able to have lots of children. Having had fertility issues in the past, I have always been afraid that I would go back to my former ways of not being able to get pregnant. I don't want to be on birth control in any form until I know we are finished having children. You just don't forget those years where you struggled trying to have children. I am grateful we have been so richly blessed. I will comment in the different forums about breastfeeding, contraception, etc...when I find those topics. I will try to post more as I am beginning to feel much better now. This last month has been crazy! My poor husband has been dealing with an emotional, moody, exhausted wife. His lack of participation is because I have needed his help lately due to all the sickness in our house. We are all doing well now and hope to be discussing lots of issues with all of you soon. Once again, sorry for being such a slacker!

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This is why I like couples on the forum, it is so amusing to see them trash out thoughts.

I congratulate you. You are blessed woman, however how will you know you are 'finished'?