Jamie - sorry to hear that. I thought about you all weekend. You know we're here for you.

3.5 for me.



...and i got some good news late last night.

NOA2

yeah baby!!!!

Congrats on the NOA2!!!

Congrats

WOOHOO!!! CONGRATS

Ditto. Congrats on the move Jamie

CONGRATS..TO YAH !!

Twins are made by the egg not the sperm, so if they run in YOUR family you got something to worry about.

Thanks No twins in my families.

Congrats!!!

Sorry to hear that things are going the way they are I'll keep you in my prayers, with that and "you" praying for strength... Things will be ok

Jamie- if there's anything I can do; please let me know. It's so disappointing and heartbreaking when someone you love starts acting like that. You've already take some positive steps, and I'm sure you'll continue to do so. Keep your head up;
maintain your dignity and grace. And TRUST ME on this- eventually people will see right through him. More importantly, God knows you and what you've been doing, so that's what matters most. Bad mouthing someone reflects more negatively on the person doing it. The old adage applies, "Actions speak louder than words."

We went to the Social Sercurity office today to apply for a SSN... The first person to help us told us that he hadn't done a K-1 in a long time After messing around in the computer for about 2-3 minutes, he said Neil wasn't in the computer yet, and for us to come back in another 10 days. I told him that we were told at POE to come in 10 days after his entry. We went back and forth for about 10 minutes before he finally decided to go ask someone else for some help. He came back and told us to bring the passport and follow him, that he found someone else who could probably help us.... The next man took the passport and didn't ask one question... He did his thing on the computer... and handed us the paper to look over, had Neil sign and date and told us the card will come in the mail in ten days.

Ditto

Updated 5/9/07 in the evening

Poll How long did you know your SO in person before you applied for their Visa? If anyone wants to participate

Less than 6 months 1 (Rhonda & Tony)

6 months to a year 5 AlienUKGirl, Jengles, JLVR, Jomo'sgirl, and Marlita

One year 6 Mornatbaygirl, Sonshyne, luvtravlin, Denden, Belly'sGirl, SJB1221

Two years 2 EbonySean and Shauna (Nannygirl)

Three years 1 MyDestinyAwaits

Four years 1 Jamie (Jme3584)

Five or more years 4 Jax (Belwinmills), Anna, KimmyKashi, KKholiday

Greetings!
I feel so out of the loop.
I just wanted to say howdy and spread some yardie love

Updated 5/9/07 in the evening

Poll How long did you know your SO in person before you applied for their Visa? If anyone wants to participate

Less than 6 months 2 (Rhonda & Tony) and FutureMrs.

6 months to a year 5 AlienUKGirl, Jengles, JLVR, Jomo'sgirl, and Marlita

One year 6 Mornatbaygirl, Sonshyne, luvtravlin, Denden, Belly'sGirl, SJB1221

Two years 2 EbonySean and Shauna (Nannygirl)

Three years 1 MyDestinyAwaits

Four years 1 Jamie (Jme3584)

Five or more years 4 Jax (Belwinmills), Anna, KimmyKashi, KKholiday

thanks everyone. I thought that once I got noa2, i'd sleep better. but now all i'm thinking about is what's coming next. lol I think I finally fell asleep around 2:30am last night after an hour long conversation with my fiance. now i'll have to backtrack through this joint so I can plan the next step.goodnight yardies!

Yeah, I guess you could say that I went off the Pill back in October and we figured if it happens, it happens!

How far along are you? We were supposed to go to JA in Nov. but I will be 8 months preggo then We moved the trip to August instead.

Do I need to update the baby list??

About 6 months. We weren't using ovulation predicters or anything - just natural. Probably would have happened sooner if we didn't have such crazy work schedules

Yeah, that would be the ONLY good reason!!! Only have to be preggo ONCE!

I'm so sorry Jamie I hope things get better soon.


Congrats

Hugs to you, and I hope with all my heart things work out in a way that will make you happy......
As for him bad mouthing you, I don't know him, but that's a common reaction in people that are hurting....It's hard I know, but it is NO-ONE's business what happened between you and him, try your best to ignore things, you could even ask whoever is relaying this to just stop, it's serving no real purpose.
Hopefully your move will allow you both to get a sense of perspective.....
Praying for you both....

SJB- AND BELLYGIRL,---I HAVE NEVER BEEN TO ANY CARNIVAL BUT THE ONE IN NY. IT IS AWESOME IT WAS BETTER IN THE OLDER THAN NOW BUT ITS STILL GREAT. I USED TO LIVE THERE MY MOM STILL LIVES THERE AND ITS HELD JUST A FEW BLOCKS FROM WHERE SHE LIVES.

MY DESTINY--CONGRATS TO YOU

JME--I HOPE THINGS WORK THEMSELVE OUT IN A POSITIVE WAY


SONSHYNE---THANK GOD YOU WERE PERSISTENT.

I'm sorry that things have turned out this way. Be as strong as you can be. Come here and vent often. You don't have to be the bigger person here.

MyDestiny, congratulations on your NOA2.

Sonshyne, I'm glad you were able to get the SSN.

I'm moving from Maryland...so it's not that far...4 1/2 hours-5 hours at the most...so not too bad

I will be turning the big 3-0 this summer...I can't wait!! Unfortunately, I think that a lot of people still think that I look like a baby---I still get checked at the movies sometimes!! lol

I'll be 42 next Friday and I had to laugh, I took my son to a place called Game Stop 2 weeks ago and the guy asked me for my drivers license (or if I had an ID) and I asked him ....for?? and he said, we *have* to card everyone that is under 30 yrs of age that is buying a Rated "M" game and I chuckled and said, well....thank you, I appreciate you thinking I'm under 30, but I'll be 42 in 2 weeks and he apologized and said....I'm sorry maam. I wanted to say.....Maam?? now hold up a minute !

Then that Friday night, I went to get some beer and was carded at the flippin liquor store and I said to the guy....oh come on now, I know I don't look like I'm anywhere near 21 ..... a week after that, Craig and I went to a bar and I NEVER carry ID with me to a bar (not that we go that often) and the bouncer would NOT let us in if I didn't go alll the way to my car and get my ID.

It's a GREAT thing ....but a hassle at times, but I'll work with the hassle ;o) ....

What date is your birthday ?

I'm seven months,

Will the airlines require something from doctor stating how many weeks I am? I don't want them to not let me on the plane.

I'm going to the doctor on Sat. so I will ask.

JME - Have u thought about marriage counseling??

If you go to your airline's website and look for 'special needs' they'll have their policy there. Some airlines let you fly up until 38 weeks with a doctor's note.

Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers


Been going to marriage counseling with a certified/registered counselor since last Sept. Andre stopped going a few months ago but I still go every other week (too expensive to go every week on one income) Also tried seminars, pastoral counseling, church groups, bible studies, books, lessons etc...you name it I/we have tried it. It just all comes down to willingness and effort. Not to mention honesty to yourself about the situation and problems.

Trust me all this talk about Carnival and other events make me sooooo jealous...

What do I have to look forward to in our little farm town? Hmm lets see...there is:
~Raspberry Festival - to eat and buy things made with raspberries
~Farmer's Day parade to showcase all the new farm equipment and the prize cows/livestock of the county
~Holland Days - (my personal favorite ) where everyone speaks in dutch and sells dutch things and eats dutch food. Don't forget the good old klompen dancing (those good old wooden shoes) Yes I will admit I have done it

Anyone want to trade?

from the american airlines website




Traveling While Pregnant
In addition to the information below, please also be aware that a medical certificate is required if you will be traveling within 4 weeks of your delivery date in a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy

Domestic Travel (Not Including Travel Over Water)
For domestic flights under 5 hours, travel is not permitted within 7 days before and after your delivery date. If you should need to travel within 7 days before or after delivery, a medical certificate is required as well as clearance from our Special Assistance Coordinator.

International/Over Water Travel
For international travel or any flights over the water, travel is not advised within 30 days of the due date, unless you are examined by an obstetrician within 48 hours of outbound departure and certified in writing as medically stable for flight. Travel within 10 days of the due date for International travel must have clearance from our Special Assistance Coordinators. Travel within 7 days after delivery requires clearance as well.

thanks for the tip Aliengirl!

I know what you mean. I will also be 30 this Aug and my daughter just turned 10. We went to a get together the other day and someone asked me how on earth could I have such a big daughter when I look like a child myself. I was cracking up....I'm used to it now I take it as a compliment.

I may be wrong, but I don't think your allowed to travel after 35 or 36 weeks..check with ur doctor

For me that would be sometime in mid-june

I may be wrong, but I don't think your allowed to travel after 35 or 36 weeks..check with ur doctor
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For me that would be sometime in mid-june
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When I was pregnant (13 1/2 yrs ago), my doctor told me that after my 7th month....no traveling. At that time, I was working for an airline at the time and was traveling back and forth from Arizona to Maryland. I took his advice because I didn't want to have a baby on the plane!!

It's up to your doctors discretion and of course the rules by the airline and each airlines rules are just a little different. Just an FYI.......When you also get to the gate (or on the plane), the gate agents (or flight attendants) don't need to go by the rules stated on the airline website or what reservations tells you.

so what do flight agents go by?

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My birthday is June 23rd...born right on the cusp of Gemini and Cancer (just enough crazy and just enough calm ) This year it happens to be on a Saturday which I am SOOOO excited about!!! I wonder what my fiance will have in store...he told me a couple of weeks ago that he's already planning since he knows how big it is for me...he could care less about his birthday, but ME---I want the WORLD to be reminded of the joy that rained down from the heavens on that day!! lol Seriously though, I need to start finding out carnival dates...the one in Miami sounds interesting...I have a friend in Sunrise (about 30 minutes from Miami) that I could probably stay with...of course she'll have her little pickney by then, but oh well....Can you guys tell that I'm ready to travel and party???

So, I've been sitting here trying to do my Caribbean Carnival Research, because clearly I have nothing else to do at the moment, and I just have a couple of questions/observations:

1. It looks like the Caribbean Carnival in Miami has already occurred for the year...Did we really already miss it?

2. I see that there is a Carnival in July in Norfolk, VA...has anyone ever been to that one or heard anything about it? I'm thinking since I can't make the one in DC on my b-day, maybe I could try that one instead.

3. Does anyone have the dates for the one in B-More?

4. Is the one in NY always Labor Day weekend?

Any help would be good....Gotta make my travel plans for the summer EARLY!!

P.S. Did anyone ever answer the how long does it take to get pregnant after you get off the pill question....

they won't ask you anything..when i was pregnant they almost didnt care or chose not to see that i was pregnant

P.S. Did anyone ever answer the how long does it take to get pregnant after you get off the pill question.... [/color]
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I got pregnant 3 months after, but we used other methods of protection, but.....one little jimmy still got away ;o) ...

A woman can theoretically get pregnant any time because of irregularities of the menstrual cycle. Usually the most fertile period is 5 days before her ovulation time and 5 days afterwards. This ovulation usually occurs at mid-cycle. However, since cycles vary greatly because of a woman's health, exercise or stress level (to name a few reasons), there is really no safe time when a woman can definitely say she cannot become pregnant.

You never ever know. I've been in the travel industry for 16 yrs, for the 1st 6 years I worked at America West airlines. I saw and heard it all!! Plus my 2 roommates were flight attendants. You just never ever know ....depending on how far along you are, if you are showing, how "uncomfortable" you may "look" when traveling. It is completely up to their discretion, especially if you are flying internationally. YOUR DOCTOR is the one to make the call. If you have a letter (on letterhead) stating that he ALLOWS you to fly, states how many weeks you are, that you've had a very normal pregancy, your due date, than you should be okay.....but again.... if the airline states that you cannot fly after a certain amount of time, you need to follow their rules 1st. If you're before the alloted time, per the airline rules, I would highly suggest bringing along the letter from the doctor! They CAN deny you boarding!!

Hope this helps.

Ok, now I'm officially scared.....I will be travelling at 32 weeks, the airline I'm going with says you can fly up until 7 months so I SHOULD be ok!!
But so if they just look at me the wrong way they can deny boarding even with a doctor's letter??????

Check with the airline you're flying. They're all a little bit different. Most of them require a doctors note if you are 8 months preggo or more. You should be ok.

Jamie, I thought you were pretty close to Seattle?? I didn't realize you lived in the country!!

It took me about 6 months. I was on the Pill for 11 years - not sure if that makes a difference or not. My girlfriend got preggo just 2 months after she stopped hers, but she was using ovulation predictor tests and a basal thermometer to track her cycle

That's why I changed my trip! I was too scared I'd go into premature labor in Jamaica Or have the baby on the plane!!! I would agree with Kelly - you should get a letter from your doctor just to be on the safe side.