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Making the Best of Bed Rest / Monday Roll Call for December 20

« on: December 20, 2010 at 08:55 AM »

A big welcome to the many new members of the Keep 'Em Cookin' community who have joined us this past week! I'm thrilled you found us!

And many thanks to ALL of you for the great support you're providing one another. What an amazing group of women!

So tell us how many weeks along you are, and get us up to date on anything that happened last week. Any appointments this week? And what do you have planned this week to keep you busy? Don't hesitate to reach out to family and friends to come visit you. Seeing some new faces will keep you feeling positive!

Keep 'em cookin', mamas!
Angela

Symptoms of preterm labor: http://www.keepemcookin.com/symptoms.aspx
Also, I post an Idea of the Day each weekday here: http://www.keepemcookin.com/bedrest.aspx

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Making the Best of Bed Rest / Roll Call for Monday December 13

« on: December 13, 2010 at 08:43 AM »

Hello! I'm thinking we may get reports of a few full-term deliveries this week! It really is possible ladies. You can do it too! All the hard work of bedrest is so very worth it, whether it means a few extra months or a few extra days. Every day counts!

So, what's going on this week? Any appointments? Anything special to look forward to?

Keep 'em cookin'!
Angela

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How to Register / How to register and post messages

« on: December 09, 2010 at 07:23 PM »

Welcome! I hope you will share your experiences here on the KEC Forum. To post and reply to messages, you will need to register. Look for the button on the top right-hand side of this page. It takes about 30 seconds to sign up, and it is free.

If your registration doesn't go through after 6 hours, PLEASE e-mail me at angela@keepemcookin.com. Sometimes a registration will get trapped in our sp@m filter. Sorry for the hassle!

Keep 'Em Cookin', mamas!

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PLEASE NOTE: The information provided through the KeepEmCookin Forum is not a substitute for regular office visits or a phone call to your doctor. By using this website, you agree not to hold Keep ’Em Cookin’ LLC legally liable for any information or opinions provided here.

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Making the Best of Bed Rest / Monday Roll Call for December 6

« on: December 06, 2010 at 08:22 AM »

Hello, my dears!
Anything new to share since last week? Any OB appointments this week?

Is anyone having trouble with being on bedrest around the holidays? I remember feeling kind of left out at times. I debated going to a Christmas party when I was on bedrest, but the host promised me I could have the whole couch to myself. So, I laid there on my side, and people came over to me, and though I felt a little strange I was really happy I went. What can YOU do to still be a part of the planning and the festivities?

Keep 'em cookin', mamas!

--Angela
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Making the Best of Bed Rest / Happy Monday! Roll Call for Nov. 29

« on: November 29, 2010 at 06:40 AM »

Hello, ladies!
So what's new with you? Share with us how many weeks you are. What's the next big milestone you're reaching for? Any OB appointments this week? Anything new to report since last week? Any deliveries?

Sending you much love and strength! You all continue to amaze me with your patience and persistence. Keep 'em cookin', mamas!

--Angela
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P.S. If you’re planning to do any holiday shopping online at any time this season, please consider checking out these sponsors, who will donate a portion of your purchase price to support outreach efforts by Keep 'Em Cookin'.
Any purchase on Amazon: http://amzn.to/awY8FJ
Rock 'n' roll onesies, T-shirts and other music-related merchandise on Rock.com: http://bit.ly/gcVr5V

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Making the Best of Bed Rest / Monday Rollcall: Giving Thanks

« on: November 22, 2010 at 07:33 AM »

Holidays on bedrest can be especially difficult emotionally. There are probably places you won't be going this Thanksgiving Day, and family you won't see. But maybe you've come up with (or can come up with) a way to still make the day special. Feel free to use this forum to vent about your frustrations and/or tell us what you're doing to keep your spirits up.

What are you thankful for? And, of course, how many weeks are you? Any appointments last week to share, or appointments this week to look forward to?

Keep 'em cookin', mamas!
Angela

P.S. If you decide to start any holiday shopping online, we have three sponsors who will give a portion of the price of your purchase to Keep 'Em Cookin's outreach efforts (like this forum). Please click on the links below, then make ANY purchase.
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Making the Best of Bed Rest / Roll Call for November 15

« on: November 15, 2010 at 09:50 AM »

You've made it to another roll call! I know a few of you had some really tough times last week, with trips to L&D and even hospital stays. ALL of you are doing the right thing by taking action for your babies! You can feel proud, knowing you are doing all you can to keep them safe.

So get us up to date! What's been going on, and what's planned for this week?

Keep 'em cookin, mamas!
Angela

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Making the Best of Bed Rest / Roll Call for Monday November 8!

« on: November 08, 2010 at 06:38 AM »

You've made it through another week! You are doing the MOST important job in the world, mamas! Bedrest is hard. Share with us the things you're doing to pass the time or make bedrest easier. And tell us what you're looking forward to this week.

And when you have a moment (ahem, ahem) please say hello to some of our new forum members, like julie d, DevonD83, and Mrs. B.

Keep 'em cookin', mamas!   
Angela

P.S. Rock.com will give 20% of any purchase to KEC outreach efforts. Check out their rock star onesies and toddler T's! http://bit.ly/dyiBGn
Crayola is also a supporter of KEC. 10% of your purchase will go toward KEC outreach efforts: http://bit.ly/9MtVqq You can click on these links, or the ads above, any time. Thank you!

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Making the Best of Bed Rest / What is everyone looking forward to this weekend?

« on: November 05, 2010 at 04:37 PM »

If you say "nothing," I'm coming over to your house and shutting down your laptops and smart phones. Tell me who you will be spending time with this weekend and what you'll be doing for fun. 

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Making the Best of Bed Rest / Monday Roll Call for November 1st!

« on: November 01, 2010 at 08:53 AM »

Happy November! Just wanted to remind you all that EVERY day counts! So give us an update: How many weeks are you? Why are you on bedrest? Any appointments this week to look forward to?

Keep 'em cookin', mamas!   
Angela

P.S. Rock.com will give 20% of any purchase to KEC outreach efforts. I love their rock star onesies and toddler T's! http://bit.ly/dyiBGn
Crayola is also a supporter of KEC. 10% of your purchase will go toward KEC outreach efforts: http://bit.ly/9MtVqq You can click on these links, or the ads above, any time. Thank you!

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Making the Best of Bed Rest / Who's still cookin'? Monday Roll Call for 10-25-10

« on: October 25, 2010 at 08:13 AM »

How's everybody doing? Miss Sunshine (my first "bedrest baby") turned 5 this weekend! We had LOTS of family over to celebrate.

How was everyone else's weekend? And what do you have planned this week? Any friends visiting? Any OB appointments?

Keep 'Em Cookin', mamas!

Angela
http://twitter.com/KeepEmCookin

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Making the Best of Bed Rest / Monday Roll Call! 10-18-10

« on: October 18, 2010 at 07:48 AM »

Happy Monday! You've made it through another week!

I'm looking forward to updates from you all!

I'm especially excited to hear from the two moms who delivered three HEALTHY babies last week! A big welcome to Elizabeth Jayden! And welcome to 6-plus pounders Lincoln Andrew and Chase Edward!

Keep 'em cookin'!
Angela

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Making the Best of Bed Rest / It's the Monday Roll Call! 10-11-10

« on: October 11, 2010 at 08:42 AM »

Happy Monday everyone!

You know I want to hear everything that is going on with you, but first I wanted to share why today is a special day. First, it's my birthday, but more important it was two years ago today that I announced to my friends and family that I was going to launch a website where moms on bedrest could connect with each other and where all pregnant women could learn the signs of preterm labor.

Many thanks to all of YOU who have provided such amazing support to one another! What a great group of women I've had the privilege to get to know! Looking forward to the many many years ahead of connecting with you all every day. We CAN prevent preterm birth.

So give us an update, ladies. How many weeks are you? Any OB appointments this week? And, did we have any deliveries last week?

Keep 'em cookin', mamas!
Angela
http://twitter.com/KeepEmCookin
Idea of the Day: www.keepemcookin.com/bedrest.aspx

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Making the Best of Bed Rest / Monday Roll Call for 10-4-10. Happy October!

« on: October 04, 2010 at 07:55 AM »

I know many of you are surprised to have made it to October! Anything is possible, right ladies? How's everybody else doing?

--Angela

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Making the Best of Bed Rest / It's the Monday Roll Call!

« on: September 27, 2010 at 07:50 AM »

How are all you amazing ladies doing? September is almost over, and here you are! Your dedication to your babies is wonderful.

So tell us, how many weeks are you? What are you looking forward to this week? Any visits from friends, or OB appointments?

And just for fun, share with us which TV shows and DVDs you are watching. I'm completely devoted to Mad Men, which had an incredible episode last night! You can download the episode on iTunes. I was also thrilled to see the season premiere of 30 Rock. I literally laugh out loud with that! And that is available at NBC.com. How about all of you?

--Angela

P.S. And don't forget, you can get KeepEmCookin updates throughout the day on Twitter: http://twitter.com/KeepEmCookin