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May 2014
Home prices have been on the rise for two straight years.
What does this mean for YOU?
As reported in last month's Market Update, year-over-year median home prices have been on the rise for two straight years in the 13-county metro area. What does this mean for you – whether you're a buyer, seller or owner? Read on for details.
Inventory remains near a 10-year low, and year-over-year double digit price increases are almost becoming standard. These are two sure signs of a sellers' market and if they both continue, smart sellers will be able to entice buyers for their properties at a fair price quite quickly.
Owners are coming out from underwater – a year-end report from CoreLogic shows that 9.9 percent of homeowners have negative equity on their homes, down from 16.4 percent at the end of 2012.
In fact, today's market is changing so quickly that some homeowners are finding that their tax-assessed value is inaccurate.
If you're a homeowner who isn't sure what your home is worth, contact us for a FREE comparative market analysis. There's no pressure and no obligation; we just want you to be informed about your current home value.
Prices and mortgage rates are rising, sure, but they both remain low from a historical perspective. If you're ready to buy, then start the process now. Both rates and prices are expected to continue rising.
The good news for today's buyers? When the market was saturated with foreclosures and short sales, investors were snapping up these distressed properties with cash offers, frustrating traditional homebuyers. These investors are now leaving the market as distressed sales dwindle. The result? Buyers are now competing for higher priced, higher quality homes – on a more even playing field.
Ready to see what's out there? Search homes for sale now.
I don't have 20 percent for a down payment. Can I still buy?
Let's face it, saving 20 percent of the price of a home is daunting – and depending on your current debt, job or other factors, it could take you a decade or more to save up that kind of cash.
Below, we outline a few alternative options to a 20 percent down payment. But remember, everyone is different, and so are their financial considerations. Before you get started on a path to homeownership, consult with a financial advisor.
FHA loans
FHA loans are backed by the Federal Housing Administration, and they can benefit first time homebuyers or those who are finding it hard to save up a 20 percent down payment. FHA home loans allow borrowers to pay as little as 3.5 percent in a down payment.
FHA loan do have limitations. First, FHA loans have a limit based on the median home prices of the region where you're buying. (In short, you can't buy a multi-million dollar lake home with an FHA loan – they're meant for people who need a boost into a modest home.)
Next, FHA loans require you to pay mortgage insurance up front at closing, and also throughout the life of the loan. Mortgage insurance costs vary, so it's critical that you factor this cost in when you're considering buying. Talk to your home mortgage consultant, who can help you determine if an FHA loan is right for you.
VA loans
If you're a veteran, you most likely know whether you are eligible for VA loans, which are private loans backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). VA loans are the only major loan type that doesn't require a down payment and also don't require mortgage insurance. Your home mortgage consultant can help you determine if you're eligible; the eligibility guidelines are also available here.
Private mortgage insurance
If you can't afford a 20 percent down payment, but also don't qualify for FHA or VA loans, you still have options. A lender may agree to back your home loan, but require you to pay private mortgage insurance, or PMI. PMI protects the lender if you default on your payments; as the borrower, you pay the premiums and the lender is the beneficiary on the policy.
Unlike an FHA loan, though, you won't pay private mortgage insurance for the full life of the loan. A homeowner can request the cancellation of PMI once their equity position reaches 20 percent of the original value of the property. Once 22 percent equity is reached, the lender is required by law to cancel the PMI. (Source: The Homeowner's Protection Act of 1998.)
In short, even if you don't have the ability to save up a 20 percent down payment, you may still be eligible for a loan. Talk with a financial advisor or a home mortgage consultant to determine the most responsible loan choice for you and your family.
Selling? Know how to leverage multiple offers
We're in a sellers' market – which means that buyer demand is high, and inventory is low. Multiple offers are common in a sellers' market and for a seller, multiple offers are a good thing.
A multiple offer puts you in the driver's seat and increases the odds that you'll sell your home for the price you want. Here's how to prepare for a multiple offer situation:
First, have your home pre-inspected. This reduces the chance of any sort of surprise that could spook your buyers, and possibly ruin your deal.
Next, consider getting a home warranty, which reduces the buyer's risk and instills confidence – giving your home a competitive advantage.
VIDEO: Multiple offer tips for sellers
In a multiple offer situation, the best offer may not always be the one with the highest price. There are many factors that come into play, such as price, closing costs and closing dates. For example, a seller may earn more in the long run by accepting a lower offer where they don't pay any closing costs, as opposed to accepting a higher bid where they do pay at closing.
Next, be sure to check that the buyer is pre-approved for the mortgage loan amount needed to buy the home and that they are working with a credible lender. Sometimes, the decision can be about who is the most financially qualified to buy the home.
Getting multiple offers on your home definitely gives you, the seller, the advantage. But it's important you know how to evaluate these offers, too. Reach out today to speak to an experienced agent who knows how to leverage the current marketplace and landscape.
Dreaming of a lakeshore home? You're not alone.
The Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS® (MAAR) reports that pending sales of private waterfront properties were up nearly 6 percent from February 2013 through January 2014 over the previous year.
This sales increase is occurring even as the inventory of private waterfront homes for sale is down 12 percent.
The high demand and low inventory of homes means that buyers interested in lakefront properties should move quickly – typically, January is when waterfront sales begin rising, and this year is no exception.
Additionally, buyers should expect to pay more for a waterfront property, whether they're interested in a luxury lake home or a smaller cabin. As of January, the median sale price of a home on the waterfront is $382,000 compared to $188,000 for a non-waterfront home.
Ready to begin your search? Check out my customized Lakeshore and land search page to find waterfront properties in your price range and preferred location.
Minneapolis one of the fastest growing cities in the nation
A recent report from Forbes investigated what cities are growing the fastest, and Minneapolis was among the leaders.
To determine the fastest growing cities, Forbes assessed the nation's 100 largest metropolitan areas for six different metrics – including population growth, job and economic growth and unemployment rates.
By this measure, Minneapolis was the 17th fastest-growing city in the nation. But aside from its strong population growth (a rate of 1.01 percent in 2013), Minneapolis enjoys a number of other advantages for those looking to move to the area.
According to the Forbes report, median pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metropolitan area is $63,400.
Speaking of good business practices, the unemployment rate in Minneapolis is 4.37 percent, well below the national rate of 6.6 percent. This isn't too surprising – last year, Forbes called Minnesota the 8th best state in the nation for business.
Save your lawn from the effects of the polar vortex
After the roughest winter in decades, your yard will need some extra TLC this spring. Follow these easy steps to greener pastures.
Step One
Once the ground is fully dry, stimulate growth by raking the lawn lightly. This will remove excess debris and aerate the soil. Target areas that were damaged over the winter by salt spray and critter activity. Also pay special attention to the borders of your lawn that line the street.
Step Two
Layer your new growth like a sandwich. Spread lawn seed in needed areas. Follow that with a light raking to make contact between seed and soil. Be careful about over-watering, you simply want to dampen the topsoil. A thin layer of straw on top will seal in the moisture needed for the seeds to mature.
Step Three
If spring rains fail to keep the newly seeded areas moist, sprinkle lightly each week until the seeds sprout.
Step Four
Aerate the entire surface a total of three times once new grass begins appearing.
Step Five
A flooded lawn may take more time to repair. Excess silt clogs the lawn's ability to regenerate itself and may require fall re-sodding or reseeding.


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Reindeer Chef Hat
Use fingerprints to make a unique Holiday Chef Hat!
Age Range: 6-8
Craft Time: 30-60 minutes
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A breast self exam is a check-up a woman does at home to look for changes or problems in the breast tissue. Many women feel that doing this is important to their health.
However, experts do not agree about the benefits of breast self exams in finding breast cancer or saving lives. Talk to your health care provider about whether breast self exams are right for you.
Self-examination of the breast; BSE
The best time to do a self breast exam is about 3 - 5 days after your period starts. Your breasts are not as tender or lumpy at this time in your monthly cycle.
If you have gone through menopause
, do your exam on the same day every month.
Begin by lying on your back. It is easier to examine all breast tissue if you are lying down.
Next, stand in front of a mirror with your arms by your side.
Do the same with your arms raised above your head.
Most women have some lumps. Your goal is to find anything new or different. If you do, call your health care provider right away.
American Cancer Society recommendations for early breast cancer detection in women without breast symptoms. Cancer.org. Last modified 8/30/21012.
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LABELL, Loraine Cox, 93, of Onaway died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at Hitchcock's Adult Foster Care Home in Onaway.
She is survived by two sons, Bob (Darlene) of Traverse City, and Tom (Mona) of Lewiston; one daughter, Pam (Dan) Poncinie of Marietta, Ga.; one daughter-in-law, Lynne Cox of Rodney; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at the Chagnon Funeral Home from 3-6 p.m. on Sunday Nov. 25, 2012. Funeral mass at St. Paul Catholic Church in Onaway on Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at 11 a.m.
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Trick Stuff For Better 'Wheeling
Trying to collect 25 neat things for better 'wheeling is a real battle: There are a lot more goodies being made than we can possibly include. But rest assured, because we've sifted and sorted the parts and pieces to give you a sampling of cool stuff that might be applicable to you and your ride. While not everyone can use all of the products shown here, we've included items ranging from tools to tents, with tires and transfer-case gears thrown in for good measure. So check out these primo parts. Maybe the missing link (or linkage) you've been looking for is just a phone call away.
Double Jointed
If you've ever tried to route a steering shaft around motor mounts and exhaust systems, you'll really appreciate this double U-joint from Flaming River. The billet joints are CNC-machined from high-alloy-grade, stress-relieved steel and are nickel plated for corrosion resistance. With a torque rating in excess of 650 lb-ft, the sealed needle bearings are 10 times stronger than the regular cross-and-block style and have an operating angle up to 60 degrees. The new double U-joint is available for all popular spline applications as well as with smooth bore or DD. Information: Flaming River Ind., Dept. 4WOR, 17851 Englewood Dr., Cleveland, OH 44130, 216/826-4488.
Keeping valuable equipment safe and secure in a Jeep has always been a problem, especially in the rear. Tuffy Products has come up with an answer in the form of an oversized, steel security lockbox that secures the entire rear cargo bed of Jeep CJs, YJs, and TJs. The 16-gauge-steel box is powdercoated and bolts in with Grade 8 bolts (without drilling in most cases). Two cylindrical locks set in 3/16-inch steel keep items safe. The top lid is gas-shock-equipped for easy lifting, while the tailgate lid conveniently folds out of the way. Information: Tuffy Security Products, Dept. 4WOR, 12540 W. Cedar Dr., Lakewood, CO 80228, 303/988-8833.
Knuckle Down
Here's an answer to spring-over conversions that need steering modifications. Mounting the tie rod assembly above the springs used to require custom machining or finding some very rare knuckles for proper fit and steering geometry. Tri-County Gear now offers conversion knuckles for the popular Dana axles with standard-size open knuckles to eliminate the previous hassles. These replacement knuckles are modified to accept special upper steering arms without welding, cutting, or grinding. Specifically designed for '72-'86 Jeep CJs, these knuckles will also work on other Dana axle applications with minor modifications. Information: Tri-County Gear, Dept. 4WOR, 1143 W. Second St., Pomona, CA 91766, 909/623-3373.
Righteous Rockers
Keeping rocks away from your body used to mean placing clearance-limiting nerf bars or boring steel plate on the side of your truck. Featuring formed 3/16-inch plate with a rounded corner, this newly designed heavy-duty rocker protection from Sun Performance is made specifically for Jeeps and combines the best features of nerfs and plates without any of the drawbacks. All necessary hardware is included to bolt the rockers underneath and to the side of the body tub. The black powdercoated rockers are available for all CJ-7s and the TJ Wrangler. Information: Sun Performance, Dept. 4WOR, 17 Musick, Irvine, CA 92618, 714/588-8567, e-mail email@example.com.
Rack 'Em
One of many new offerings from Olympic 4x4 Products is this handy Victory Rack, which provides for convenient storage and transport of an ax and a shovel. The rack is designed to be bolted or welded in any location and features an easy-to-use locking device. Simply depress and slide the latch and the tools can be easily removed. Other racks can handle a sledgehammer and a maddox, or a shovel, an ax, and a maddox. An optional bracket allows mounting to a rollbar, and all of the racks come in a choice of Rubicon black, red, or, our favorite, olive drab. Information: Olympic 4x4 Products, Dept. 4WOR, 2645 S. Yates Ave., City of Commerce, CA 90040, 213/726-6988.
Getting Wired
Trying to rewire any vehicle without a new harness is a pain, and some of the aftermarket universal-style harnesses don't help much. Now Painless Wiring has introduced a complete kit with underhood, underdash, and rear body harnesses and OE-style bulkhead connectors and fuse blocks. Blade-style fuses, horn relays, and flashers are already installed, with all connectors machine-crimped onto 600-volt, color-coded wire. Although most wires are terminated at both ends, some engine-specific ones aren't, which allows easy engine swaps with dissimilar products. Information: Painless Wiring, Dept. 4WOR, 9505 Santa Paula, Ft. Worth, TX 76116, 817/244-6898, Web site www.painlesswiring.com, e-mail email@example.com


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4x4 of the Year Comments and Critisisms
4x4 Of the Year
Hat's off to a superb Feb. '11 issue. It's probably my favorite issue to date. The 4x4 of the Year section was put together well, with solid backing behind your decision. I was a little surprised that Lexus/Toyota didn't select the 4Runner Trail Edition for the contest despite the V-6. I think it may have fared better than the GX given its power-to-weight ratio, clearance, and so on. The 4BT Bronco and Ultimate Avalanche ("Fred DED") stories were great too! Keep up the good work.
West Jordan, UT
Thanks for the vote of confidence. We knew the Land Rover LR4 won fair and square, but sometimes people just don't understand how the test works.
4x4 of the Year Choices
4-Wheel & Off-Road has been my favorite magazine for something like 10 years, and I've seen tons of letters to the editor whining about the 4x4 of the Year test. I swore I'd never be "that guy," but something in the latest test bugs me. For years 4WOR has asked 4x4 manufacturers to keep using solid axles. We all know that they're a better choice for serious off-roading. Yet in the 2011 4x4 of the Year article, you guys sang the praises of the two vehicles with four-wheel independent suspension and spoke pretty negatively of the solid rear axle in both vehicles so equipped. While I realize that this was done in the name of objectivity, it seems pretty counterproductive. I would imagine that as a magazine devoted to real off-roading, you guys would at least word it in a way that doesn't imply that solid axles are such a bad thing. Please don't turn into Car & Driver. I like 4WOR as it is!
John Pope
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Good comment, John. What is often left out is the fact that a solid axle properly esigned and built can outdo an independent suspension system. However, we have to be unbiased and can only test what is eligible and what we are given each year, hence the comments. I'd like to put one of those fully independent rigs against, say, the winner of our 2001 4x4 of the Year test and see how the new ones fare, because we called that rig the Kung Fu Master and it was solid-axled front and rear. Give me a '99-'04 Jeep Grand Cherokee any day.
Constructive Critisism
While reading the 4x4 of the Year report (Feb. '11) I noticed the comments both negative and positive concerning electronic brake-based traction control systems. An easy way to increase the effectiveness of these systems is to upgrade the brake pads. The upgraded pad material produces greater friction, which helps reduce stopping distances on-road while allowing much greater progress with lifted wheels off-road. My '04 Disco runs EBC Green Stuff pads. This simple modification allows the ETC to work better and avoid the "momentum" approach to wheeling an ETC-equipped vehicle. Keeps the body damage down while wheeling Rausch Creek and the former Paragon too! Try it out. On a good ETC system like the Rover it makes a world of difference. Enough to support our A-to-Z FAB #513 Ultra 4 rig anyway! Great article, by the way. Keep it up!
Jason Anthony
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Jason, good point, although we've never done any definitive testing this way. We have to keep the 4x4 of the Year vehicles stock for testing, but your letter makes us think that we could do more tests on the vehicles afterward. The brake-based traction control systems are not going away and only getting better. The Luddite in us still loves our old lockers and carbs, but the tech geek in us appreciates new technology and can only hope it gets better.


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21. Jets (21): They won a game Sunday but they lost something more important: cornerback Darrelle Revis is out for the season.
22. Buccaneers (20): They have excelled in various areas but are having a hard time putting it all together.
23. Panthers (16): Are they coming apart at the seams or just going through some early season growing pains?
24. Redskins (18): With an injury-depleted defense, it's a good thing Jim Haslett got that contract extension before the season started.
25. Raiders (29): Al Davis might not recognize his old team — especially with Marcus Allen a part of it.
26. Titans (30): If they can pull off 13 more Music City Miracles, they can go all the way.
27. Rams (22): Applications are being accepted from anyone who can block. Sam Bradford is good, but he can't do it all by himself.
28. Jaguars (31): It looks like Maurice Jones-Drew is back to full speed.
29. Colts (24): They get two weeks to stew about a loss to the Jaguars.
30. Dolphins (28): Losing to the Jets was discouraging, but Ryan Tannehill's pluckiness has been encouraging.
31. Saints (23): When you can't stop the run, a lot of other flaws show up. That has been the case in the Big Easy.
32. Browns (32): Jim Brown gave Trent Richardson a boost. But what he really needs to do to help this team is to come back and play like he did.


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Having a family of our own, we understand how hectic life can be and that you may not have time to sit around waiting for your car repairs. That's why we offer a free Courtesy Shuttle to take you where you need to be, whether it's home or work, shopping at Woodland Mall, or a relaxing day at Meijer Gardens or Reeds Lake. If you rather wait in our cozy waiting room, we provide a quiet, comfortable atmosphere with free Wi-Fi, comfortable leather couches and refreshments.
Our number one goal at Christian Brothers Automotive is to provide the best service possible. Whether you have a brake repair or engine repair, our ASE-certified technicians can take care of all your car maintenance needs. Every time you bring your car into Christian Brothers, our automotive techs conduct a Complimentary Courtesy Inspection and most car services performed receive a 2 year/24,000 mile warranty. We understand how important your car is to you and your family, and take the time to describe all repairs in a way that you can easily comprehend.
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Soccer Programs Celebrate Successful Alumni Games
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DAHLONEGA, Ga. – The University of North Georgia soccer programs hosted their annual alumni event on Saturday, Apr. 20. Several generations of alumni were represented for both the men and women's programs as the event brought back over 50 alumni members and over 100 spectators.
Guy Oliver, who began the soccer program in 1967, flew in from Texas to participate in the festivities. Oliver was recognized last year for being the first-ever soccer coach at North Georgia and for his efforts to keep the sport alive.
The whole day was a celebration of the programs' pasts and was also an appreciation of the people that have been a part of the history for both the men and women's soccer programs at North Georgia.
"It was an awesome day to have the different generations of North Georgia soccer players ranging from 1967 to 2013," said head men's coach Pat Parris. "Being able to honor Coach Mark Howarth on this special day was priceless. It is always great to bring our programs together to honor the past, present & future. We are absolutely proud of our North Georgia soccer alumni for having another excellent alumni weekend. We are already making plans to have a UNG Soccer Alumni night during our fall 2013 season."
The event opened up with the alumni men playing against the current roster, providing a good amount of entertainment to the spectators.
Following the men's game, the current coaching staff honored Mark Howarth for his contributions to the men's soccer program within his reign as head coach from 1993-2003. Howarth's passion for the game was evident throughout his time at North Georgia and he was remembered for his dedication to the program and the success he had within his decade in Dahlonega.
Following the men, the 2012-13 edition of the women's soccer team went up against the alumni women. The senior classes from the previous two years were then recognized for their accomplishments within their playing careers at North Georgia. The two sets of seniors who graduated from the field in 2011 and 2012 were recognized for their individual success as well as team achievements for soccer and for academics.
The final award on the day was presented to head women's coach Chris Adams by the Department of Athletics for reaching the 100 wins milestone as the head women's coach at North Georgia. Adams reached the mark this past fall with a 4-2 win in the Peach Belt conference tournament quarter finals victory over Clayton State University on October 30.
Above: Alumni from both the men's and women's programs.
Above: The North Georgia Alumni men play a friendly game on the pitch.
Above: The alumni men pose following their game.
Above: Tony DaSilva (far left), Chris Adams (middle left) and Pat Parris (far right) recognize former men's head coach Mark Howarth for his 10 years in Dahlonega.
Above: Former head men's coach Mark Howarth poses with several of his former players.
Above: The women's alumni.
Above: The current Saint women take on the alumni women on the pitch.
Above: The 2013 Saints and alumni pose with Bentley.
Above: Coach Chris Adams and Assistant Stacey Balaam presented their alumni with jerseys. (Not pictured, Kelsey Martin, Sara Kate Rogers, and Natalie Douglass)
Above: Associate Director of Athletics Derek Suranie presents head women's coach Chris Adams with a plaque commemorating his 100th win at the helm of the program.
Above: Coach Adams poses with his family following his recognition.


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The hit movies are the gifts that keep on giving for MGM. In addition to the jump in revenues, the studio says that James Bond and the residents of Middle Earth helped to raise Q3 net income by $23M … Read More »
MGM Reports Q1 Windfall From 'Hobbit' And 'Skyfall'
The numbers do the roaring for MGM. In the first three months of this year it generated net income of $57.4M, +150.7% vs the period last year, on revenues of $481.7M, +168.4%. It shouldn't be a surprise. With the late 2012 release of the James Bond film Skyfall, and a 50% stake in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, the studio had $139.5M in worldwide box office revenues, up from $0.5M last year. The company says that it has to wait for costs to be covered before it can recognize revenue from two films it co-financed: Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters and G.I. Joe: Retaliation. Home entertainment also was way up — to $201.7M from $36.2M — with the home video release of Skyfall and piggy-back promotions for its James Bond library. But worldwide television licensing was -3.2% to $109.3M. MGM's 19.1% stake in EPIX delivered $5M to net earnings, +16.3%. The results "exceeded our expectations" and "position us well to deliver on our financial goals" for 2013, CEO Gary Barber told investors. Read More »
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Netflix Nabs 'Hunger Games' For The UK & Ireland
Netflix has secured exclusive rights to The Hunger Games for the UK and Ireland before it hits the streaming service in the U.S. Netflix entered the market in January 2012 where Amazon's Lovefilm is a strong player and where Sky continues to build its business. It hit 1M subscribers last August and has UK deals with studios including Disney, Fox, NBCU, Paramount and Miramax.
Bérénice Bejo To Star In 'Le Dernier Diamant'
The Artist star Bérénice Bejo has booked her latest French film and will start shooting next week. The Eric Barbier-directed Le Dernier Diamant co-stars Yvan Attal, Jean-François Stévenin and Annie Cordy. France's Vertigo Productions is producing with international sales handled by Other Angle Pictures. The heist movie follows an ex-con who is coerced into participating in the theft of a celebrated diamond during an auction in Antwerp and who becomes entangled with the diamond's owner (Bejo). Read More »
IMAX Beats Q4 Earnings Forecasts With Help From 'Skyfall' And 'Hobbit'
Shares are up more than 3.6% in pre-market trading after the provider of large-screen theater services released a surprisingly strong financial report for the last three months of 2012. IMAX says it generated net income of $12.9M, +105.9% vs the end of 2011, on revenues of $77.8M, +16.6%. The top-line number was comfortably ahead of the $74M analysts expected. And adjusted earnings at 23 cents a share handily beat the consensus forecast for 16 cents. Although the company didn't break out results for individual films in the quarter, some analysts expected IMAX might surprise them after seeing the strong box office results for Sony and MGM's James Bond film Skyfall, and Warner Bros' The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Gross box office revenues for IMAX titles came in at a record $152M, +55.7%, with an average box office per screen of $264,400, up from $221,600.
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OSCARS: VFX Nominees Discuss Key Sequences
Thomas J. McLean is an AwardsLine contributor
This year's nominees show how visual effects have spread from summer blockbusters to genres as diverse as superheroes, different flavors of fantasy, more traditional sci-fi territory, and even the art-house film. For each nominee, there's a moment that makes it worthy of an Oscar nomination. Here, the visual-effects supervisors on the nominated films break down the key challenges and talk about the sequence that clinched the nomination.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The nominees: Joe Letteri, Eric Saindon, David Clayton, R. Christopher White
No. of visual-effects shots: 2,176
Tech breakthrough: The complexity and number of techniques used to create the digital creatures. "It's a combination of lots of things to get a creature to that point", says Letteri. "It's muscles, it's skin, it's facial capture, it's performance capture". All those things had to come together to bring to convincing life six leading digital characters with dialogue. Read More »
OSCARS: 'Hobbit' Production Design
Diane Haithman is an AwardsLine contributor
Production designer Dan Hennah—nominated for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey with set decorators Ra Vincent and Simon Bright—says that this set for hobbit Bilbo Baggins' comfy parlor is one of few that did not require a CGI extension to accommodate both fantasy elements and the movie's large band of characters, who tend to appear together in many scenes. And even the simplest of sets required finetuning to meet the demands of 3D. By phone from New Zealand, Hennah talked about this scene in which Bilbo (Martin Freeman) talks with Dwalin (Graham McTavish) as the dwarf slurps his way through Bilbo's carefully hoarded food supply. 1) Bilbo's parlor had to be built twice: Once in "hobbit scale" and once in a .76 "wizard scale" for Gandalf (Ian McKellen), so Gandalf would appear to be too tall for his surroundings, whereas for the hobbits it would be, as Goldilocks might have observed, "just right". Hennah says the less dramatic difference in size between hobbits and dwarves was taken care of by casting: Most actors portraying dwarves are taller than Freeman. Read More »
Movie Ticket Prices Hit New High In 2012 With A Modest Increase Over 2011
Year-end hits including Sony's Skyfall, Lionsgate's The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2, and Warner Bros' The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey helped propel the year's average ticket price to $7.96, which is a new all-time high (not adjusted for inflation) but up just 3 cents from 2011 according to data out today from the National Association of Theatre Owners. The growth rate, at 0.4%, is close to 2011′s 0.5% — and contrasts with the steep growth in previous years including 5.2% in 2010, 4.5% in 2009, and 4.4% in 2008. But the growth pace accelerated at the end of 2012: Tickets sold for an average of $8.05 in Q4, which is up 2.8% vs the same three month period in 2011. That's the biggest quarterly jump since fall 2011. The average price in Q3 was $7.78, a 2% drop from the previous year. Ticket prices hit the high point for the year in Q2 when they reached $8.12, up 0.7% from 2011. Read More »
OSCARS: The Road To 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'
Thomas McLean is an AwardsLine contributor.
Nearly 10 years after The Lord Of The Rings trilogy wrapped its record-breaking run with a best picture Oscar and more than $3 billion in worldwide ticket sales, director Peter Jackson has done the last thing he expected: He got the band back together for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. "I came away from Lord Of The Rings with 266 days of shooting three movies and thought I'd never do that again in my life," says Jackson. "Then we sat down at the first production meeting on The Hobbit, and I flipped to the last page of the schedule, and it was 266 days! It was exactly the same length of time! And I just said, 'I cannot believe I find myself back at this place again.' "
The first in a new trilogy adapting the first book in J.R.R. Tolkien's classic Middle Earth mythology, Jackson and his crew's steady hand on The Hobbit offers reassuring creative continuity while pushing the technical envelope by adding stereoscopic 3D and, most controversially, shooting at 48 frames per second.
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'The Hobbit' Back To #1 With $563M Global; 'Les Misérables' #2 With $71.6M Worldwide; 'Django Unchained' #3 With $34M Domestic; Billy Crystal & Bette Midler Beat Tom Cruise
'The Hobbit' Joins $100+M Club In 5 Days
The worldwide total for Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is now $270M since a week ago. Domestically, the MGM/Warner Bros Middle-earth epic has reached $100.2M in its first 5 days.
Chinese Box Office Hits $2.3B; Local Pics Struggle Against Imports: Report
Chinese box office takings were $2.3B for the January through November period, up from about $2.1B for all of 2011, the Xinhua news agency reports. And even though China has produced 686 movies so far this year, the … Read More »
Faux 'Hobbit' Flick Retitled 'Clash Of The Empires'
Two days after a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order against Global Asylum's release of the mockbuster producer's Age Of The Hobbits, the company has changed the title to Clash Of The Empires on its … Read More »
Is New 'Hobbit' Featurette Longer Than The Movie?
OK maybe not, but in a business filled with teasers and trailers for trailers, the 13-minute behind-the-scenes featurette on Warner Bros' Peter Jackson trilogy seems like Lawrence Of Arabia — and at least as long as The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey's 166-minute runtime. But does it give too … Read More »
Warner Bros Defends 'Hobbit's Barf Beef
We've all seen movies that made us want to puke–especially during the summer–but Warner Bros is taking exception to a silly spate of reports that the revolutionary 48-frames per second format of Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: … Read More »
Deadline Awards Watch With Pete Hammond, Episode 3
Listen to the third episode of our audio podcast Deadline Awards Watch With Pete Hammond. Deadline Awards Columnist Hammond and host David Bloom discuss Oscar prospects for the late-arriving Django Unchained and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey; whether the New York Film Critics Circle awards will boost multiple winners Zero Dark Thirty and Lincoln; and why Life Of Pi might find some of its best Oscar friends in the Best Visual Effects category; plus all the behind-the-scenes buzz from the busy pre-nomination whirl of parties as studios and distributors jostle for lead positions in the big races.
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OSCARS: Re-Visualizing 'The Hobbit'
Christy Grosz is Editor of AwardsLine.
Although the wait is nearly over for the familiar goblins and mystical forests of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, senior visual-effects supervisor Joe Letteri says the only thing that remains the same for this iteration of Peter Jackson's fantasy films is on the surface. The digital tools that brought countless Orcs to life and gave Gollum his distinctive distorted face are virtually unrecognizable from those used a decade ago for the The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
"It's changed almost completely," Letteri says. "On the outside, you want Gollum to look like the same character, but he's completely different" underneath.
Related: Distinguishing Best Visual Effects Not As Easy As It Looks
The biggest change from the first set of films is the way that actor Andy Serkis' performance is captured and analyzed in order to create the digital character, according to visual-effects supervisor Eric Saindon. "Our facial capture has progressed leaps and bounds," he says. "Now we actually capture all of Andy's performance, when he's acting with Martin (Freeman) in Gollum's cage on set. We have a small camera attached in front of his face that captures his exact facial performance. Rather than an animator going in and doing it frame-by-frame, the computer analyzes Andy's performance and then fires Gollum's muscles to do the exact same thing. So the first half of the animation, which is the raw mo-cap data, is really Andy." Read More »
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This brief spot for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey provides a fleeting glimpse of the dragon Smaug. The first of three parts of the epic fantasy directed by Peter Jackson opens December 14th:
Peter Jackson Again Denies Animal Abuse Claims Before 'Hobbit' Premiere
Don Groves is a Deadline contributor based in Sydney.
Peter Jackson again denied allegations of animal abuse during filming of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. "Absolutely none; no mistreatment, no abuse", he said during a news conference in Wellington hours before Wednesday's world premiere in New Zealand. The director also described animal rights group PETA as "pretty pathetic" for seeking publicity for their cause at the premiere. When asked if the negative publicity had dampened the experience of making the film, Jackson said it had not. "At the end of the day we've made a movie we're extremely proud of. So many people have worked for so long, it will take a bit more than that to spoil the event".
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Race To Finish 'The Hobbit': Video
Peter Jackson says he and his team are working 'round the clock to finish post-production on The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in time for its world premiere Wednesday November 28 in Wellington, New Zealand. And there's also U.S. opening December 14. Jackson and editor Jabez Olssen introduce the … Read More »


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I was 3 mos. early and spent many months in an incubator and there was a newspaper article printed about me. LOL
My bro was 3 wks early and sis was spot on. LOL
ROF about the son comment.
I don't think Elvis would have wanted to be there. I don't think he was a blood and guts kinda guy. Even if it was possible, back then it was almost unheard of, even that would have been a source for a million threads and jokes if he had passed out or something (not that I think he would have).
My husband did not go in with the first, didn't happen. Then with the second he did. And sure enough he got woosey and almost passed out. Some people just can't take it. They are better off in the waiting room.
It runs in my family to have our children 2 weeks early with short labors....just plain lucky!
Missy, our youngest grandson was also 3 months early weighing in a 2.1 pounds. We spent months and months visiting him at the hospital in his incubator. He's 6 now has double energy of most kids his age....from fighting so hard in the beginning?
Wow Suzan, you made headlines very early in life.
Glad you made it and that I got to know you....
It's hard NOT to imagine Elvis as perfect; how else could someone be THAT good looking, THAT talented, THAT generous & THAT charismatic
When i was born i weighed 6'6, my parents and my brother and sister said i looked like a doll. I had a full head of hair, black, of course.
And Suzan, wow 3 months early I bet you were tiny !!! And your still here and it's nice
How much did Lisa weigh ?
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my husband was in the delivery room with me - but that is after they induced labor and declared a c-section was necessary. he stood at my head while they were delivering the baby. He was scared to death....lol....
Don't know ladies, I keep counting and can't see where Priscilla was overly early as she and I were pregnant the same amount of months and I was only two weeks early.
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went into labor "early"??? Or she got pregnant earlier than originally said? lol.....
Guess no one will know cause no P.G. pix are out there. Hmmmm makes ya wonder hey??
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Eric Holder is calling for major changes to the nation's criminal justice system that would scale back the use of harsh prison sentences for certain drug-related crimes, divert people convicted of low-level offenses to drug treatment and community service programs and expand a prison program to allow for release of some elderly, non-violent offenders.
In remarks prepared for delivery Monday to the American Bar Association in San Francisco, Holder said he is mandating a change to Justice Department policy so that low-level, non-violent drug offenders with no ties to large-scale organizations, gangs or cartels won't be charged with offenses that impose mandatory minimum sentences.
Mandatory minimum prison sentences — a product of the government's war on drugs in the 1980s — limit the discretion of judges to impose shorter prison sentences.
Under the altered policy, the attorney general said defendants will instead be charged with offenses for which accompanying sentences "are better suited to their individual conduct, rather than excessive prison terms more appropriate for violent criminals or drug kingpins."
Federal prisons are operating at nearly 40 percent above capacity and hold more than 219,000 inmates — with almost half of them serving time for drug-related crimes and many of them with substance use disorders. In addition, 9 million to 10 million prisoners go through local jails each year. Holder praised state and local law enforcement officials for already instituting some of the types of changes Holder says must be made at the federal level.
Aggressive enforcement of federal criminal laws is necessary, but "we cannot simply prosecute or incarcerate our way to becoming a safer nation," Holder said. "Today, a vicious cycle of poverty, criminality and incarceration traps too many Americans and weakens too many communities. However, many aspects of our criminal justice system may actually exacerbate this problem, rather than alleviate it."
"We need to ensure that incarceration is used to punish, deter and rehabilitate — not merely to convict, warehouse and forget," said the attorney general.
Holder said mandatory minimum sentences "breed disrespect for the system. When applied indiscriminately, they do not serve public safety. They have had a disabling effect on communities. And they are ultimately counterproductive."
Sens. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., Mike Lee, R-Utah, and Rand Paul, R-Ky., have introduced legislation aimed at giving federal judges more discretion in applying mandatory minimums to certain drug offenders.
Holder said new approaches — which he is calling the "Smart On Crime" initiative — are the result of a Justice Department review he launched early this year.
The attorney general said some issues are best handled at the state or local level and said he has directed federal prosecutors across the country to develop locally tailored guidelines for determining when federal charges should be filed, and when they should not.
"By targeting the most serious offenses, prosecuting the most dangerous criminals, directing assistance to crime 'hot spots,' and pursuing new ways to promote public safety, deterrence, efficiency and fairness — we can become both smarter and tougher on crime," Holder said.
The attorney general said 17 states have directed money away from prison construction and toward programs and services such as treatment and supervision that are designed to reduce the problem of repeat offenders.
In Kentucky, legislation has reserved prison beds for the most serious offenders and refocused resources on community supervision. The state, Holder said, is projected to reduce its prison population by more than 3,000 over the next 10 years, saving more than $400 million.
He also cited investments in drug treatment in Texas for non-violent offenders and changes to parole policies which he said brought about a reduction in the prison population of more than 5,000 inmates last year. He said similar efforts helped Arkansas reduce its prison population by more than 1,400. He also pointed to Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Hawaii as states that have improved public safety while preserving limited resources.
Holder also said the department is expanding a policy for considering compassionate release for inmates facing extraordinary or compelling circumstances, and who pose no threat to the public. He said the expansion will include elderly inmates who did not commit violent crimes and who have served significant portions of their sentences.
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WPP - As a person whose house basically had a revolving door the first week that DS was home, I will tell you that you need to put your foot down about guests if you don't think you can handle them. Some of your guests may be self sufficient (ie. know where the cups are and what to do when they get thirsty) and that's fine. But I didn't have the presence of mind to think about dinner, guests, pets, etc. If your mom needs to make a reservation, tell her to make it for mid-October (or later) and that will be her time to help out, regardless of when your little girl gets here. It must be really hard for them to be so far away. Also, I will say that they might surprise you. Grandparenthood has changed my parents for the better. But, in case it doesn't, don't let them come before you're ready. Your first priority is healing from the birth, your second is keeping your baby content. Planning dinner for your parents is far far far down the list.
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posted at 9/17/2013 10:18 AM EDT
WPP, I agree with Chiclet on this. Stand your ground. I found even brief visits right after the baby was born really exhausting. We also had a very small apartment after the first baby was born, and the best decision we ever made was telling everyone that they could not stay with us. You really will need your space, especially if your parents are that demanding. Anyway, if your mom makes a reservation for your due date and the baby is late, she could miss meeting hm/her entirely during her week with you! So, it makes sense for everyone for them to visit later, when you can be certain you'll have a grandchild there for her to meet.
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posted at 9/17/2013 10:31 AM EDT
You can definitely approach it from thistle's angle to avoid hurt feelings. Remind her that first babies are often late, and who knows how quickly either of you will be released for any number of reasons. It makes far more sense to make plans after the baby arrives than before so you don't even have to tell her that you might not want her there right away...even though, duh, didn't she have you and doesn't she remember what it was like?!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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posted at 9/17/2013 11:47 AM EDT
Lurking over here. :)
WPP, I feel your pain. Do your parents do email? If so, one idea is to compose a nice email to them saying you are so excited for them to meet their soon-to-arrive grandchild, but here are some things they should expect if they choose to come... then decide what is most important for you to communicate to them. Also bringing up the point that you really have no idea when said baby will choose to arrive. If you have any absolutes, like you absolutely don't want them staying in your house for a week or two, send them the info for a couple of hotels close by as well as rental car info, if appropriate, saying you think it would be best if they stayed at one of these lovely, comfortable, quiet hotels with room service. The other nice thing about email is if one parent is more level-headed than the other, they will both see the email and can discuss (versus a phone call that might be lost in translation when one tries to tell the other what was discussed).
That said, are they capable at all of helping you? If they can do any laundry, cooking, tidying up, etc., it will be a HUGE help to you. Also, having someone there to hold the baby so you can take a nap or a shower will also be a huge help. I thought I would go crazy with my mother and MIL there immediately after the baby was born, but I ended up with a c-section and my mom did all my laundry and both of them were hugely integral in me getting some sleep during the day. Of course, I had to deal with some "Who are you going to believe, me or the doctors?" comments from my mom about certain things, but looking back it was worth it to get the help and have a little company. (Um... the doctors, mom.)
I've found email to be very helpful when trying to relay information to my mom and MIL. Just have someone else read it before you send just to feel out any areas where misinterpretation might be possible. Good luck. :)
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posted at 9/17/2013 12:09 PM EDT
Thanks for the validation, everyone. I don't want to hurt their feelings (my mom is *super* sensitive), but email is probably the best route like Poppy suggests.
It's frustrating because we've all talked about this! They initially seemed to understand that DH and I need some space and to bond with the baby, figure out a few things of what we're doing, etc. Two of my cousins had babies this summer (their 5th and 3rd, respectively; they're both 10+ years older than me also) and my mom decided that it would be better if she were here immediately regardless of our discussions.
I think she would do laundry and hold the baby while we sleep or shower, but they also leave doors open for the dogs to sneak out--and they would be gone forever on busy streets if they got out--and leave napkins on the floor for them to eat and *chocolate* donuts on the coffee table for them to get (seriously). If I don't watch them like a hawk while they're around my pups, we would be in the ER getting their stomachs pumped every visit. And I grew up with dogs! I've talked to them about this, but my dad just gets mad and says they're fine. I also know it's normal to be really exhausted and weepy for the first week or so, and my mom would freak out if she saw me like that, then I end up reassuring her. I'm at a higher risk for PPD too and I'd like to figure that out before being bombarded with her frenetic energy.
So yeah, I'll need to put my foot down. They may be upset but this is one thing I can't compromise on.
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posted at 9/17/2013 1:16 PM EDT
Anyone having (or recall having) a lot of menstrual like cramps mid to late pregnancy. With my first, I had braxton hicks fairly reguarly, but they never hurt or bothered me. And I had nothing else as far as any discomforts. I'm getting braxton hicks now too, much more often than I did with #1, but they are still just annoying and sometimes can take my breath away. But I'm also just starting to get cramps (for 2-3 days now). Very low, exactly like AF cramps. I actually woke up last night from them. I wouldn't say they are very painful, just really annoying, and they do go away. I've always heard folks say early labor feels like AF. So at only 30 weeks.. that makes me nervous. My next doctor's appt is Thursday, so definitely planning to mention. Just wondering if I should call before...
posted at 9/17/2013 1:28 PM EDT
IPW, that is exactly how my friend with the 3 yo and triplets described labor pains. I hope that's not it; I'd call the doc today and would be absoulutely sure I told them it woke me.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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posted at 9/17/2013 1:40 PM EDT
IPW, I had intense AF-type cramping for two days before DS was born. If I were you, I'd call the doctor today just to let them know what's going on.
WPP, re: exhaustion/weepiness after giving birth, have you looked into placenta encapsulation? I encapsulated my placenta and I think taking the pills really helped my state of mind in the first few weeks. When I felt exhausted or upset, I would take a pill and I would perk right up. And, my skin and hair have never looked better. It cost about $250 and I think it was worth it. I will definitely do it again next time.
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posted at 9/17/2013 1:49 PM EDT
IPW - don't want to be an alarmist, but I would call your doctor just to let them know what is going on. If they are contractions, if they catch them early they can give you some medications to try to stop it. For both my pregnancies, labor pains felt like cramps. For DD1, who was a 33-week preemie, they admitted me and administered the anti-labor drugs to try and stop the contractions. If it were me, I would call just to put my mind at ease and not worry for the next 2 days. They will probably have you come in for an office visit and put you on a monitor for a little while.
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posted at 9/17/2013 1:58 PM EDT
IPW I would call your doctor just to let them know what you're feeling. It can't hurt. Could you be dehydrated? I had lots of BH and generally it was related to dehydration. However, none of mine were painful, perhaps uncomfortable but not painful. It's definitely worth a phone call! Good luck!
WPP - I think having your parents stay in your house right after the baby is born would be a lot to handle, especially after reading your last post. I also suggested that my IL's stay in a hotel after my DS was born and I was so happy that I did. While I was happy to have visitors after DS was born I only wanted them around for short periods of time. I think having someone staying at my house would be too overwhelming while DH, DS and I settled into our new lives together. Best of luck as I know this will be a difficult conversation. I did find that having DS made me a lot more assertive and made it easier for me to have these tough conversations. Hopefully you will find the same thing once your DD comes along!
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posted at 9/17/2013 3:29 PM EDT
IPW - hope you're doing okay! Let us know what your doctor says.
(I'm lurking as well...) WPP - is there any type of residence inn type hotel (like with kitchenette) that you can ask them to stay at if money is not super tight for them?
My mom is generally very helpful and competent, but she came to stay for a week right after DD and it was bad. I was in bed due to complications, and she and DH were SO annoyed with each other (and they had a great relationship before). It took a long time for all of our relationships to recover from that. In retrospect, the main problem was that the roles were not defined and nobody knew what to do, plus they were all worried about me, plus my mom was not as comfortable with a newborn as I had thought she would be. If you do have them (or anyone) over, be very specific about what they should do and don't be afraid to ask them for things. My best guests were friends who have kids - they would just hold the baby, get their own drinks, and generally get down to business because they remember how it is!
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posted at 9/17/2013 9:31 PM EDT
Ye gods, WPP! (although I always think of you as guinea pig, not WPP because of your photo!)
Tell your mother that you think October 15th is the perfect time to arrive. (or some date about 4 weeks after the baby is due). that you consulted a psychic and that's the "PERFECT" time to visit!
and get them to a hotel. NOT your house. Your house is too small. (I don't know how small your house is, but trust me, I can tell it's too small, I consulted a psychic)
planning dinners and entertainment????? dinner will be "here's the phone, call Dominos" and entertainment will be "here, hold the baby I need to sleep and don't wake me up for love nor money" or "here, I'm taking a shower, play with her wouldja?"
posted at 9/18/2013 10:11 AM EDT
WPP - so sorry you have to worry about your parents in addition to preparing for your new arrival (and your sweet doggies!). I had/have a similar relationship with my mom (and she'd probably also expect a meal) - in that I tread lightly with my comments. But I have learned to be a bit more open and honest with her, especially if it affects my child. I know you'd never want to purposely say something to upset or offend her, but just focus on what you want and need for your new family.
With DS, my in-laws (DH parents and sister) were all in my hospital room while I was in recovery (from c-section and allergy to the pain meds), holding and taking pictures with DS. I know they were just excited, but come on... I think Mom should get to hold the baby first (or at least second after Dad!). I know it will roll some heads, but I'll be for sure mentioning this this time around!
The nurse I spoke with didn't seem concerned... thought my cramps and tightening still sounded like Braxton Hicks to her. She did move my Thurs regular appt to this afternoon.. so that is good. I'm actually sitting here at my desk incredibly winded because my belly has been rock hard for about an hour. Had one bought of cramps last night, but went away as quick as they came. I have skipped my walks at the gym this week because of the cramping, so I know its not from too much exercise (and have had plenty of water). Really curious to see what happens at this 1:30pm appointment today. Thanks for everyone's thoughts and concern.
posted at 9/18/2013 11:03 AM EDT
I'm glad that appt was moved to today, IPW, because with all due respect to that nurse I suspect she could be mistaken. Be super careful and don't dismiss your own gut instinct if you think something is wrong between now and then because of her lack of concern.
ETA: ...or at least her sounding like she isn't concerned.
The last thing I want to do is scare you. However, I'd go to this appt taking precautions that you would if you thought you might be in early labor like having someone else drive you, etc., until you get there and have early labor ruled out (which it could be and I hope it is!).~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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posted at 9/18/2013 12:33 PM EDT
WPP - I am on board with the try and get your parents to wait train. It will make it easier for everyone if you have a few weeks to get your feet back under you. My MIL came two days after DD was born, and while the help was appreciated, she is the type of person who will do what she thinks is most helpful, not neccessairly what I think would be most helpful. When DS was born, we actually travelled to see more distant family (my cousin's daughter was getting Bat Mitzvahed) when he was 5 weeks old, and after that we had the stream of grandparents. It was much easier, because we had a month to get ourselves used to the new dynamics.
IPW- I hope you are just having Braxton-Hicks, I will say that the second time around, B-H were much more uncomfortable than with my first, and while I had a vaginal birth, I remember reading somewhere that if you've had a C-section, B-H can cause even more discomfort around the scar.
posted at 9/18/2013 12:56 PM EDT
CT, your post made me laugh out loud. All of your psychic predictions are correct. :) I will be having a very specific conversation with my parents! There's a hotel seriously within walking distance of my house and my neighbor works there!
IPW, I hope you get more answers at your appt today. Listen to your instincts and if you feel dissatisfied with an explanation, insist on whatever you need to find out what's going on! BH aren't supposed to last for an hour, are they? I thought BH were supposed to be irregular and go away with movement or after a short amount of time. Good luck, I hope you and baby are both fine. Is there anyone who could meet you at your appt just in case?
I'm 35 weeks now and just exhausted. This is pretty new--I've had a lot of energy since 14 weeks until this weekend--and I don't want to be so tired because there's so much to do!
posted at 9/18/2013 1:30 PM EDT
WPP - I definitely had BH that lasted an hour or more. They were rather uncomfortable as the top of your belly is hard as a rock but not painful at all. I want to say those started in the final 3 weeks or so for me.
posted at 9/18/2013 2:59 PM EDT
A close friend I worked with had BH for hours a day; she was well hydrated - never seen anyone drink so much water, actually. She said they were "tightenings" of her belly that were not painful (not crampy) but annoying. Was too long ago for me to remember how early they started, but it seems to me they went on quite awhile. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
posted at 9/18/2013 5:12 PM EDT
Thanks for everyone's concern. Appointment went well. The doctor did a check (forgot how fun THOSE are!) and I'm still completely closed (as well as some swab for a pre-term labor test). So the good news is any contractions, BH or otherwise, I'm having aren't opening my cervix. Amy-lynn - she said the same exact thing. Repeat pregnancies can actually trigger a lot more cramping and BH for some reason. She gave me some real warning signs to watch out for and said to call anytime. I feel relieved. And also great to hear that others have had BH for very long periods of time (not that I'd wish that on anyone... it's like your belly ready to explode outward and you can barely bend over or breathe). I'm on every 2-week appointments now, which is also comforting.
WPP - expect these next 5 weeks to be tiring, unfortunately. I recall it just getting challenging to do so many things. Take it easy and just work at your own pace. Congrats on getting so close!!
Awaiting Thistle's arrival soon!
posted at 9/18/2013 9:27 PM EDT
Great news, IPW!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
posted at 9/18/2013 9:55 PM EDT
IPW, glad you checked it out and that you got good news!
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posted at 9/19/2013 3:06 PM EDT
IPW -glad everything checked out ok!
WPP - I am probably the last person to give advice on handling visits with the grandparents but I will say, stand your ground when it comes to those first few weeks. You and DH need to figure out your new family plus you are healing from a major medical event and are in no position to play hostess especially if you need to supervise your guests. We really limited visits for the first month or so. We told everyone that because DS was so small the doctor told us to keep visitors to the minimum at first.
posted at 9/20/2013 9:23 AM EDT
IPW. Glad everything checked out. It's definitely worth going in for the peace of mind! I didn't realize that BH could be so sustained. That does not sound pleasant. I hope they calm down for you!
These days there is nothing that can satiate my constant hunger. DH tries to steal some of my food at dinner and I nearly bite off his hand. MORE FOOD.
Does anyone remember thistle's EDD?
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posted at 9/20/2013 11:23 AM EDT
haha, I'm only 15 weeks and I'm the same way WPP. I generally have two breakfasts- cereal & milk before around 6 when I get up and then either an english muffin or a lender's bagel when I get the office around 8:30. Usually I eat lunch at noon, plan some snacks for the afternoon and I'm starving again by the time I leave work. I can eat a piece of pizza at 5 and still be hungry for dinner around 7ish. I think I need to up my water intake or something. Or find better foods in the afternoon between meals.
Also, no results yet so it looks like I'm headed in for an amnio on Monday."I'm always thinking one step ahead. Like a carpenter that makes stairs"
posted at 9/20/2013 1:54 PM EDT
WPP, my EDD is tomorrow. Nothing happening so far!


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