Calling all the Pregnant PS''ers

[qtiekiki]

Kay - just wanted to chime in to say that your feeling/lack of excitement for the 2nd pregnancy is normal. I felt the same way. Don't feel guilty. It doesn't say anything about your feelings toward your daughter.

 

[taovandel]

Kay: I sure hope it's normal...because I'm not as excited this time around.....or maybe excited isn't the right word. I'm not running around in a panic thinking I have to get everything done NOW like I did with my son. With my son I had his nursery all set up months in advance, bags packed, clothes washed, house cleaned, etc.....with this one...I'm completely blase about it. I don't have a nursery set up yet, bags aren't packed, clothes aren't washed, etc.

 

[Dreamer_D]

I also hardly think about being pregnant at the moment! It is just so much more distracting having a kid around the house, there is less time to lie around thinking about myself and my pregnancy. There is also less mystery and suprise as it has happened before.

Now that I am 21 weeks though I do notice the baby moving a tonne, much more than with my son with whom I had an anteriour placenta. This time the placenta is posteriour. Anyways, that is a nice reminder and I keep making myself pause and appreciate it when I feel it.

And last night I was sitting looking at Hunter playing and thinking how he is so big and grown up now, and how amazing it is that I am growing another baby right now that will one day be talking to be too! So I guess even though I am not exctied/anxious/preoccupied with this pregnancy like I was last time, there are moments that remind me and I am trying to take them in.

So don't feel guilty Kay! Sure, you are not as anxious and excited this time around. But research also suggests you will be a more laid back mom with this second kiddo too! So the second kid does benefit somewhat from us ignoring the pregnancy

 

[Pandora II]

Catluver - that is a gorgeous photo!

Geri - Claudia is just beautiful, sorry she's being such a nightmare at times, it does get...er... different

Deelight - Eugh to people making comments. And the woman you work with who says things about large babies , it's not like you get a lot of say in the size you get - it's far more down to genetics than what you do or don't eat. The baby will take what it wants from you whatever you do.

I'm from a family where big babies are the norm. We're all tall but generally pretty slim and yet we all stack on the lbs when pregnant no matter what we do/don't eat. Daisy was considered 'small' at 8lbs 3oz! My sister (the one who's moving to Brisbane next month) just had an ELEVEN pounder at the end of January. I admit that by the end we were both somewhat fascinated by the size of the bump - I even offered her my mei tai to hold it up - as it looked like she needed some kind of wheeled contraption to balance it on as it just stuck straight out (no idea how she stayed upright).

 

[Blenheim]

Kay - I've had some of the same feelings. But on the other hand, I was going through the part of this thread the other night from when I was early pregnant with George, and oh man I was crazy paranoid about the stupidest things. I think a lot of the not caring right now is really more about keeping things in perspective and being more level headed than it is not caring about the baby, for me at least. I also hear that we'll be more calm as parents this go around.

DCGator- Well, good luck with the house! Staging can go a long ways to quick turn-around, and I hope it goes really well for you.


I got the Target dresses in the mail today. I got two wrap dresses that are long enough and really flattering (and not true wrap, so no flashing issues), and only $30 each. I got another dress that was marketed as "career" or similar but is a good 6" above the knee, and so that one's going back. I am happy about the two dresses at least.

 

[modernsparkler]

Skippy: The pillow is called a Mini Snoogle. I am 5'2" and we have a queen bed and I didn't want DH to feel over crowded so I got the mini and it works great! I would suggest you try it out!

Happy Friday everyone! Here is my 17 week pic!

 

[Dreamer_D]

MS you have inspired me! I will take a belly shot when I get home. So far I have taken one photo this whole pregnancy!

 

[modernsparkler]

MS you have inspired me! I will take a belly shot when I get home. So far I have taken one photo this whole pregnancy!

Good I remember some photos being posted around here, maybe Fridays, and I would love to see the rest of the pregos out there!

 

[charbie]

Blen: I saw those dresses online at Target. Since you gave some good reviews, im thinking ill order them!
Pandora: DH comes from a family of big babies...im hoping our baby doesn't take after him in that aspect!
MS: cutie belly!
Dreamer: do it!

Here's my belly pic...12w5d. We are hanging out with babies all weekend im getting a bit of a belly, I feel like im carrying high right now. Regular jeans aren't comfy anymore, so I've made the switch to mat jeans...why didn't I know about these wonders before I got pregnant? They are awesome. Now I just need some nice dress pants for work...

Eta: sorry its sideways...ill have to figure out how to fix that.

 

[Blenheim]

Charbie - Aww, look at your little belly! I am being obstinent right now and refusing to even try on maternity pants. As far as big babies, I was I think 9lb3oz, and I think DH and his sister were both a little bigger than that, and my brother was 8lb3oz at 37 weeks (induced). So I was fully expecting a bigger baby, but George was only 7lb15oz. There is hope!

This is the Target dress I like - http://www.target.com/Merona-Maternity-Short-Sleeve-Tie-Back-Dress/dp/B004EMWJKY/ref=br_1_1?ie=UTF8&id=Merona%20Maternity%20Short-Sleeve%20Tie-Back%20Dress&node=1293427011&searchSize=90&searchView=grid3&searchPage=1&sr=1-1&qid=1299328244&rh=lifestyle-bin%3AWear%20to%20Work%7Csleeve_type%3AShort&searchBinNameList=style_name%2Csleeve_type%2Ccollar_style-bin%2Clifestyle-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&searchRank=salesrank&frombrowse=1

The color is not quite as bright in real life (got both blue and purple), but at this point I don't care as long as it is flattering and long enough!

 

[random_thought]

I missed bump day! Hope you don't mind if I sneak myself in Here's mine at 28 weeks! Are we sure I don't have twins in here?! Cripes!

 

[Cupcake*Muffin]

Sorry, it's not Friday but here is my contribution to the BFP.

Charbie--your belly is so cute!

Modern--I have a Snoogle too but it's the full sized one. I also bought DH one since his back is so messed up from the back surgery and he's a "Noodle-napper".

Tao--congrats on the 30 days!

Blen--how did the glucose test go? Or did I miss the results?

Dee--we just got the baby's room ready yesterday and washed all her clothes...I am super sore from hanging the rod and the curtains and moving the furniture around. We have our shower this weekend so I'm just trying to get the room to look more "done".

To everyone else, I hope all is well! I just did a quick scan, sorry if I forgot you!

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AFM, just getting ready for the shower this weekend. Overall, alittle disappointed in people but I guess that happens. Maybe growing old does eventually mean growing apart. People who were once close friends just seem to drift off into the abyss.

Lately I've been feeling really "alone" in the pregnancy because DH is currently so focused on his own recover/pain, the lawsuits, and his job was cut so he now has to work at 3 different schools instead of just one. The school also took away his department head job. Oveall, he got screwed. They said they took it away because they have "doubts" about him being able to perform his job effieciantly since he was gone for 3 months for his surgery. I just feel like we never realy talk about the baby or anything. And I know we are both just as confused and frustrated about what is going on with his back, and his job, so it's not like it's wrong to focus on those things. This also sounds selfish and petty but I really wished that instead of DH being hurt all the time and having so much bad things happen one after another that there would be time for him to pamper me a little. But I guess this pregnancy was just marred from the beginning. I guess I resent what happened to him. I resent having to rub his feet and his back instead of him rubbing mine--which is dumb. I resent missing my happy, easy going hubby because now I have one that is always stressed, always in pain, and quick to anger. I miss my DH--the one that I could sit and laugh with for hours over absolutely nothing. Sounds so stupid...I know. I also hate the fact that both of us hurt and both of us are limited at the same time. But I guess that's the hand we were dealt.

I did tell DH how I feel and so this weekend we made it a point to do stuff for the baby's room and get the baby some clothes. At least that made me feel like we were part of a team instead of each working on our own issues. On the up side, at least the second lawsuit should settle in the next month or too. Maybe that will help. I hate feeling the way I do, I just wished that DH had more time for us, you know? Not that he is wrong in worrying about his job and his health, since I worry about that too. This too shall pass...at least I'm hopeful it will.

Happy Monday everyone.

 

[dcgator]

Hello ladies,

I hope you all had a nice weekend. Ours was a bit hectic, as per the past few weeks, but there was some relaxing bits scattered in between. Hopefully you all avoided the rain/sleet too, boo.

Skippy - Thanks for the 18 week excitement. While there are some days that feel like they drag on, its pretty crazy that I am almost half way through this pregnancy! Sorry that you have to deal with all the cleaning too, but it will feel good once its done

Kay - I applaud you guys for selling while having a little one. I know how much work it takes to get a place clean (even a smaller 2 bedroom condo) and I can't imagine keeping it that way with a little one, so big props to you! That's great that your place moved quickly. We are hoping ours will too, but we shall see, fingers crossed! As for a new place, we are hoping to build so we are just going to rent a house in the same neighborhood for hopefully less than a year while we recoup some cash flow and wait for our place to get finished. As for your appt and such, I wish you luck on the glucose test, and I hope you pass it with flying colors. Regarding the 2nd baby sentiments, I can't really add much to that conversation, but I imagine that your feelings are pretty normal considering you have already had the first time mommy worries. And I seriously doubt it will have any impact on how you feel once the little one arrives. So, don't feel guilty and just try to enjoy the rest of the pregnancy

Geri - Claudia is just PRECIOUS. I appreciate your warning, though I'm sure we will all have quite a rude awakening once our little munchkins pop out, lol. Take care of both you and your little one and hang in there!

Tao - Wow, only 5 weeks left, that's crazy Good luck in your last few weeks and enjoy the quiet before the storm, lol.

Modern - I am not sure what I am having. I really want a little girl, but my DH is pushing hard for a boy. My family, who has been in the girl camp, have recently started to say boy, based on how I am carrying, but we shall see next week. Squee! I have started to feel some kicks and such, but it is no where near consistent. I think I still have a few more weeks till that. I hear you on the pregnancy pillow. I have a snoogle and now I can't sleep without it, hehe Btw, I love the baby belly, so cute!

Deelight - I am glad to hear you are feeling better and that DH is trying to cheer you up. As for the arrival of your LO, it sounds like they will be coming when they are good and ready, much to your dismay, lol. I am sorry that you are getting bored, but I imagine all the work will keep you plenty busy in the coming days. That's pretty cool of MIL to make your linens, etc. That must be so special to have hand made stuff and the saving is appreciated too . And even though it may be hard, I would recommend trying to get some last restful quiet moments in for yourself, b/c I'm sure there won't be too many once your LO does decide to grace you with it's presence.

Blen - Thanks for the happy housing thoughts. I think the staging has definitley made a difference, but we shall see. Glad to hear that 2 of the 3 dresses worked out. Not to bad for ordering online, right?

Charbie - Aww, what a cute baby bump for you too! That sounds like lots of fun hanging out with babies. I am a total baby magnet too, if there is one around, I just want to play with it, hehe. As for the maternity clothes, yeah, they make a huge difference. I am much happier now tha I have stopped trying to squeeze myself into my old pants,

Random - Look at you mama. I think your baby belly is lovely. So how you feeling as you get into the third trimester?

Cupcake - First off, the belly pic is great. You definitely have one of those basketball baby bellies, . As for all your feelings, I can't even imagine all that you are going through now, not to mention what you have dealt with in the last year or so. And I don't think your feelings are stupid and I do think you are perfectly within bounds to wish that you had some of that pregnancy pampering from your DH (and your snooty friends). I am so very sorry that you have to go through all of this and wish that you could have a better support system to help you at and make you feel "special" during the pregnancy. If I was anywhere nearby, I would come and give you a big hug and some proper pregnancy fawning. However, before (and after) the baby gets here, I highly recommend keeping the lines of communication open with your DH. Injured or not, he is likely going to have to pick up some slack once the little one gets here and I can imagine that the stress will increase with a baby in the house. I might also see if you could get a parent or MIL or someone to come help you out in the first few weeks, b/c it sounds like you might need it. Good luck honey and SUPER BIG HUG!

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AFM - Well, things finally got sorted and cleaned in the house, and we are rolling! We officially listed the place on the market, got all the pics up online on Tuesday or Wednesday, and had our fist open house on Sunday. We got 5 people out, which I think wasn't too bad considering it was pouring and we only had a couple days notice. Now that the place is pretty clean, I don't imagine it will be as hard to keep it that way. In the meantime we hope there is someone out there who will love our place and want to buy it! Otherwise, my DH and I went out to see a movie on Friday night and than went to his favorite restaurant on Saturday night for his b-day, so that was a pretty nice weekend. Work is finally beginning to calm down from its feverish pace. While not out of the woods yet, it is thankfully not as uber-stressful as it has been. Two other things of note, my mom is going to try to fly up for the U/S next week, so I am SUPER excited about that. I hate that she is not close enough to enjoy this and she hasn't seen me since December, so there has been a lot happening! Also, I think I worked too hard yesterday doing some last minute cleaning before the open house and trying to fish the cats out from under the bed, and the baby was NOT happy last night. I felt like my whole tummy was tight and I was just not comfortable. It seems to have passed now though, so I think in the future, I need to keep my activity level in check. Oh, and before I make you wait any longer, here is my long promised belly shot. I actually did my pregression thus far, so enjoy! Have a great week ladies!

 

[random_thought]

Cupcake- I don't think there is anything wrong for feeling the way you do! Have you thought about taking it upon yourself and getting a massage? I would LOVE one right now (a professional, not a DH one lol)

DC- I'm soo glad your mom is coming for your ultrasound! Both DH and I's parents live at least 12 hours away so when my mom got to come for my 12 week u/s it was really special

AFM-
Third trimester bites. My hips are killing me allll the time, no sleep, back pain. But that's normal eh Everytime I go to bed all I can think about is the sweet relief of not being pregnant anymore lol In fact, last night I dreamdt I was laying on a beach in Hawaii sipping on pina coladas lol

I have my glucose test tomorrow. I'm really worried about it because lately I've been having this strange sweet aftertaste like thing going on in my mouth and from what dr. google says, a lot of women experienced this prior to flunking their tests I also am getting my rhogam shot in the butt tomorrow, oh JOY! lol

 

[charbie]

Blen: I really like the blue...yup, im gonna get it. I have some gift cards to Kohls and a 30% coupon for this week, so ill be heading over there or online for some more shopping! And you should know better on the mat clothes and the gloriousness they bring...you've btdt!
DC: so cute! My belly progression has been funny, around 9 weeks I had a big bump going, and somehow lost the bloat and it went back down....it deflated! But im also down 6 lbs since my first appt at 6 weeks, so that probably had. Something to do with it as well. Also, goooood luck on the home selling! I hope you two can sell it fast...sounds like great action already! Ours sat, and sat, and sat some more, even though it was well priced and super well taken care of...people in the market were simply looking for killer deals. Can't blame them, but also can't sell my house for peanuts. And if you do build, you'll LOVE it. Im right now more concentrated on the house timeline than the baby arrival...only 2 more weeks until we break ground....yay!
Cupcake: huge hugs to you my dear. While I don't know exactly what you're going through, I can say that I understnad a bit of the grumpy husband with terrible back pain and job woes. My DH has a degenerative disc in his back, and twice last year needed injections. When he was in pain, he was miserable to be around. He still has issues with his back, and will until he gets surgery (in two years most likely) and we had to sit down and talk about the fact that this is his life now, back pain and all, and he can either mope around forever and be pissy, or he can learn to work through the pain. Life is too short to be pissed off at situations out of your control. He also hated his job and luckily found his dream job (which twice the overnight travel) but I had said, "you're in control of your destiny. You hate your job. Look for another one. If you don't do something about it, cry to someone else bc im done listening." Haha...i swaer it didn't sound so mean when I talked to him. You're doing the right thing by opening the doors of commmunication. When he is going through doesn't "trump" when you're going through, and he needs to be fair to you as well.
AND you've got the cutest belly!

AFM: I think this whole pregnancy is starting to become real to my DH. I've been stuffed up and sick, he's been a trooper getting me what I need. But today he was kissing me bye before he left for work, put his hand on my belly and said, "love you! You two have a good day."

 

[Skippy123]

GREAT BELLY SHOTS Beautiful Preggos!!!

DEE how are you doing sweetheart?

KAY, how are you sweetie?

CHARBIE, yay for your pregnancy feeling more real!! cute belly!

DC, great progression pic of your cute belly!!! Yay for putting the house on the market; sending lots of PS sell quick dust!!!

CUPCAKE and MODERN, cute belly!! MODERN, thanks for the pillow info. Hugs to you Cupcake for all the stuff that is going and hope things get better.

HI DREAMER, BLEN and others!!! Blen looks like a very pretty dress!

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AFM, I did my glucose test on Friday. I wasn't going to eat but decided to eat an egg about 1 1/2 before the test so I had a little something in my tummy which turned out to be a good thing. They had me drink some super orange beverage w/in 5 mins, then wait an hour for a blood draw. I still don't know the results but I hope I passed.

Tomorrow is my U/S so it will be nice to see the twins again, for some reason it feels like a super long time since I last saw them even though it isn't.

HAVE a great Monday!!!!

 

[basil]

Hey All! Sorry to have been MIA for a while - life is so busy these days!

Skippy - good luck on your ultrasound tomorrow and I bet you passed your GD test fine.

Charbie - Glad to hear things are becoming more real for your DH! I don't know if mine is really even to that point yet..

RT - good luck tomorrow! I'm sure you'll be fine...and the shot is just a shot. You look super cute in your picture!

DC - you are officially my preggo twin! I think our due dates are very close, and we are both selling our condos to move into a rental. And we even had open houses on the same day this weekend! Weird, huh? That's awesome that your mom can come for the ultrasound! The 20 week one is great - mine was like 45 min long - so she will see a lot. Love the belly pics - your bump is so cute! Good luck with selling your place quickly!

Cupcake - I don't know if I have any good advice on your DH situation...but I can only imagine that it must be really tough. But you're right in thinking that "this too shall pass". I think that thought a lot to myself when I'm in the middle of something unpleasant, and it is comforting. On the bright side, you have your wonderful little baby to look forward to and it sounds like your DHs pain and job problems are only on the upswing. And you truly do have a basketball belly!

Blenheim - I have that dress too! But I got it in the "seaweed green" color cause it was like $6 cheaper and because my eyes are seaweed green color so olive tones are surprisingly flattering on me, despite the fact that it looks kind of really ugly on the site there. What do you do with the strap though? Mine is really really long and I haven't figured out if I'm supposed to wrap it twice or what?

Modern - cute bump, girl! I may have to get a mini snoogle...I am a stomach sleeper and I've turned into a 3/4 stomach sleeper so I may need something sooner rather than later.

Dreamer - tell me more about the anterior placenta business! I haven't really felt much movement yet and I'm 19.5 weeks, and I confess to having some doubts as to whether things were ok cause it was seeming like everyone else was really sure of movements by like 16 weeks. And I was trying so hard to feel things. But in my ultrasound today my placenta was anterior so maybe this is why?

Dee - how are you hanging in there?? Any progress yet?

Geri - Claudia is beautiful!!

Kay - obviously I'm not BTDT, but don't feel guilty! It's not like you will love this child any less than your first so as long as you are healthy there is nothing to feel bad about. Worrying and stressing isn't good for anyone so it's actually good you are less worried this time!

I hope I didn't miss anyone!

Anyway, we had our anatomy scan today. We are joining Miss Skippy on Team Blue!!! It's making it so much more real to be able to say "HE was sticking his legs up and sucking his thumb" rather than "it"! The scan was great - it lasted about 45 minutes and the tech went over everything in great detail so I'm happy and relieved that everything looks fine so far! DH has been telling everyone "well at least now we don't have to go to China to get an abortion"

I had a major preggo moment last night when I realized I lost the prescription for the ultrasound. I never lose anything, not because I'm organized but because I'm a packrat. But this was gone. And our appointment was at 7 am. There were tears shed. And I am not a crier. Poor DH was shocked and was like "uh, worst thing that can happen is we have to reschedule, it's not the end of the world". I couldn't sleep last night worrying about it. Sure enough, the secretary was rather rude about it. Luckily, our doctors' office is in the same hospital, and a nice nurse happened to be there early and was kind enough to forge a prescription for us.

Anyway, now we had better get down to the nitty gritty of choosing a name, getting furniture, clothes, gear, etc.! No excuses anymore.

Well, happy Monday everyone! Hope you all have a productive and healthy week, and look forward to daylight savings' time starting this weekend!

 

[Skippy123]

BASIL, Yay for joining Team BLUE, Congratulations!!!! aw, so cute he was sucking his thumb. hehe
I am glad you didn't need the prescription for the u/s. I think u/s's can be a bit stressful for some reason. Glad all is well. Yay for starting to get your nursery started now that you know the sex! Very exciting!!!

 

[modernsparkler]

Charbie: Cute belly pic! Sounds like DH is very excited and so cute. Hope you start to feel better soon.

RT: Love the bump shot. Sorry you are not sleeping well. Good news is that the end is in sight!

Cupcake: I am sorry about the way you are feeling. I can imagine how frustrating this must be and what you are feeling is totally justified. This is such a exciting time, but it is so full of emotion and uncertainties and it would be nice to have some more support from DH. Hopefully once the baby comes the lawsuit will be a distant memory and you two can focus on the baby together. Huge HUGS to you. PS your bump is amazing! SO CUTE!!!

DCG: Wow you have so much going on, congrats to you for managing it all. Sending lots of good vibes that your house will sell soon. How nice that your mom gets to come for the ultrasound. Will DH be there too? My mom is actually going to meet me at work on Wednesday so she can get a sneak peak of the baby since she won't be at our anatomy scan next week.

Skippy: Good luck on your glucose test, I am sure you did fine. Enjoy your ultrasound tomorrow. The boys must be growing so much!

Basil: CONGRATS on Team Blue! So exciting! It must be nice to know. Now onto picking names! As for the pillow, try it out. It has made my lack of stomach sleep much more bearable.

AFM: I had a bit of a scare today but all is well. DH and I did a ton of moving and lifting this weekend to clear out our guest room to make room for a nursery, and I started to notice lots of cramping and lower abdominal discomfort. It didn't really quit despite resting and lots of water so my medical brain started churning and I was getting freaked out. I called the doc this morning and she was super nice and saw me right away. She made sure I didn't have a UTI, and checked my cervix and the baby's hb. Everything is totally fine, but she said it was probably early BH from too much working and not enough water. The pain is gone now which is such a relief. Now I am feeling much better, and getting really excited for our ultrasound next week. Before that I have a boring work retreat this weekend but hopefully the time will pass quickly and Friday will come fast.
Hope you all had a good day!

 

[puffy]

basil, congrats on team blue!!!

i LOVE all the belly pics ladies!!

 

[Deelight]

Awww loving all the belly pics ladies such cute bumps you ladies look fantastic

Pandora thanks for the giggle and for making me feel better - I work with some very opinionated people - we are also both really tall so stands to be our little one will be too - at her last ultrasound her legs measured in the 95th percentile even the tech commented on how long her legs will be - seriously what women does not want long legs

Congrats to your sister I had to giggle about the mei-tai LOL


Blen That dress is super cute - I have a target dress that is not a mat dress that is similar and wore it through my pregnancy and it is so comfy and flattering it should see you the distance

Cupcake I don't think any less of you for feeling that way I think at some stage most women do feel like that the good thing about it is that your not alone and there are others you can talk to - even if it is just your PS buds - pregnancy is hard even with the best of circumstances let alone having to deal with other issues as you are at the moment I doubt anyone is going to say anything about you having some sad time.

The positive thing I got from your post is that you and your DH seem to be communicating when you told him how you felt he made effort to help around with the baby things which is positive if not perfect - is it feasible to maybe have sometime away together even a night off for both of you or a day out of pampering (massages and the like). Sending you lots of dust for a quick and positive outcome to the second lawsuit.


DC YAY for a good start to an open house and for your mum coming to visit - this is the gender scan right - very exciting time - your progression pic is awesome

RT Good luck with your GD test

Charbie awww that is so sweet I loved watching hubby getting excited

Skippy I can't see half your post due to the silly blog box :K hope your test went well and have fun at the ultrasound

Basil YAY for team blue the finding out was one of the best things for me good luck choosing names

Modern Glad it was just a scare and that everything was alright - I had that happen once when I was power walking scared the beejeebus out of me. GL with the ultrasound next week

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39 and 4 days annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd still BAKING oh well T-9 days and counting I will have a bubba but I really would rather she come on her own anytime from tomorrow would be good

No symptoms yet well nothing that lasts more then 5 minutes and then ends except feeling so TIRED the 1st tri had nothing on this I swear on Sunday I slept for 16 maybe 18 hours it is insane and I nanna nap everyday from 2:30-6:00 - nuts I tell ya.

I was meant to have an appointment with the ob on Monday however just as I arrived he left for a delivery so we rescheduled for Wednesday - not sure what will happen but we will go over the induction process.

My sister arrives on the 14th or 15th which is exciting I have not seen her since the wedding and it will be nice to catch up she reckons the bubs is waiting for her - personally I am kinda over waiting but as long as she is healthy in there baking her little cookieness out that is all that matters

I have to say I am excited - Autumn is here and my toes have made a re-appearance the swelling has subsided a little my feet are still huge but the toes are no longer little piggy size - it is a win for this preggo, hubby also painted my toenails the other night and cut them - major brownie points for him .


The nursery has been painted and the curtains have been put in - awwww so cute now just to put in new carpet and the furniture and it will all be done the inlaws have been fantastic and have been helping clean out and prepare so slowly but surely things are coming together .

Hope you ladies are well

 

[Tuckins1]

Basil, congrats on team blue!

I just found out today that another teacher here is pregnant.... That makes 6 in the elementary building alone!! It's an epidemic!

 

[Mrs]

Hi Mamas! Sorry it's been so long!

Deelight, so glad to know you're doing well and feeling some relief from the warm weather. Yay for Autumn! I think it's so cute that your DH painted your toes!! I'll be sending labor vibrations your way in the hopes that your LO gets the ball rolling soon!!

modern, so sorry to hear about your scare! I'm glad everything is okay though. Keep treating yourself well! You have such a cute little belly!

Basil, Yay for team blue and a great anatomy scan!! I'm excited for you! so sorry about the anxiety you had over losing that prescription though - preggo hormones are no fun sometimes!

Skippy, I hope you have a great u/s today! congrats on having the glucose test behind you! I'm sure you passed fine.

Charbie, that's great that the pregnancy is feeling more real to DH - That's so sweet that he said goodbye to you both the other day! I hope you're feeling better today! I love your belly pic!

random-thought, I hope your glucose test goes well! sorry to hear the 3rd tri isn't treating you well. hang in there and know it'll all be worth it! You look great!

dcg, you look great! nice work getting your house ready! I hope it sells fast!

cupcake, what a beautiful belly you have! I'm sorry to hear you've been feeling so alone. I really hope your DH starts feeling better soon! I can only imagine how hard it must be for you both to deal with his recovery. As you wrote, this indeed WILL pass and sooner than later you both will be feeling better and your sweet baby will be here! Hang in there and know that we're all here for you. Hugs!

Blen, I'm glad you found some good dresses for work! How are you feeling?

Dreamer, that's fun that you're feeling the baby more this time! How is H? Hope all's well!

taovandel, how are you doing, m'dear? you're getting close!

kay, I feel like you do about this pregnancy - It's not that I'm not excited, I'm just not thinking about it all the time like I did the last pregnancy. I think it's totally normal to feel that way the 2nd time around so please don't feel guilty! Has your DD been sleeping better for you?? Mine has and I'm hoping it sticks but with the time change this weekend, we may be in for another setback.... ug! re: talking to her about the pregnancy, we have indeed been talking to her a lot about it. She knows that her little brother is in mama's belly and seems to understand what's up. Even though the birth is relatively far off, I'm thinking that talking about it regularly might help her transition once the baby IS here... Who knows. We'll see, I guess. I hope your glucose test goes well!

puffy, how are you??

hi to anyone I may have missed!

AFM, We had a great time in FL with my folks. My mom's new place is really nice and she surprised us by having DH's parents there for the weekend as well which was fun. I'm glad we got the trip in before DD turns two next week though traveling with her wasn't easy. the red-eye was painful! She slept for most of the flight but it was a challenge getting her to do so. I got lucky and had an extra seat in our row on the way back which was a huge help.

re: the pregnancy - I've been feeling the baby much more lately which is nice. We have our anatomy scan next week which I'm looking forward to!

Yesterday was my 31st bday and it was pretty low key but nice. DD's 2nd bday is next wednesday and we've planned a little party for that weekend. DH's parents are coming in for it and it'll be nice to see them again so soon. Our scan is scheduled for Wednesday but I may try to reschedule it for Friday so that they can come... we'll see.

Anyway, I hope everyone is well!!

Mrs
18 weeks, 3 days

 

[basil]

Thanks so much for the congratulations, everyone! When we started this, I really thought I wanted a girl, cause my mom and I are really close. But ever since I've been pregnant I thought it was a boy. Then the night before the ultrasound, I was flipping channels and came across an old show called "Ellery Queen", where Ellery is a male detective. Since Ellery was one of our girl name choices...I thought that was a sign. And now I am so excited for my son! How weird to say that!

Mrs - Happy Birthday! And happy early birthday to your DD! Glad you had a good vacation. Florida sounds heavenly with all the cold rainy weather we've been having in the northeast.

Tuckins - Thanks! In my department, I think there have been like 10 babies in the last two years? A lot!

Dee - glad everything is coming together in your nursery. Come on out, little baby!

Puffy - Thanks!

Modern - glad to hear everything is fine, but how scary! I am again jealous of your ultrasound ability and access!

Skippy - Thanks!

Anyway, in typical fashion for me, I have avoided thinking of anything to do with the nursery to find out the gender, and now I want it all decided and ordered like yesterday. I think we will invest in an Amish made dresser that he can hopefully use until college, so that's the one piece I want to get right, but it's the easiest to customize. So I have a bunch of questions...

What wood finish are you all using? I guess dark (espresso?) is popular but I worry it's trendy and it will be too "heavy" for a baby's room? I don't want white cause I can't imagine my 16 year old with a white dresser. I like things that are in between but it is so hard to find things that match and I haven't found any set that I like all the pieces from one designer.

Is a changing table like this useful? http://www.landofnod.com/changers/baby/change-it-up-changing-table/f6712
The room we are using in our new house is 18x18 so plenty of room. And I guess you can remove the changing part and use as a bookcase later.

I also can't decide if I should just get a cheap crib (graco lauren, etc.) and save up to buy a nice bed in a few years, or invest more in one of those convertible systems. Feedback? I am kind of tempted to just get the PBKids Kendall crib on sale for $299...Which would be silly since I don't have a place to put it yet, but maybe I can keep it in my car till we move?

 

[Skippy123]

MODERN ~~ phew, that would have scared me too; I am glad the baby is doing well and they checked you out!!! Very exciting about your upcoming ultrasound!!!

PUFFY ~~ hi, how are you feeling?

DEELIGHT ~~ yay for 39 weeks and 4 days and for an eviction plan!!! Post pics of the nursery; I would love to see them, super exciting!!! You have some wonderful family helping you out; that will be awesome to have your sister too!!

TUCKINS ~~ how fun to have other teachers preggo w/you! a baby boom at your school! hehe

MRS ~~ sounds like a wonderful trip in FL!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you and your adorable DD!!! Yay for adding yourself to the Expected due date list!!!

BASIL ~~ super cute changing table. I think Hudson has the lauren crib, she posted in the nursery thread and it looks cute! I am doing white even if I am having 2 boys. I think I will do a different color for the dresser. I got a great deal on these white cribs and figured they only would be in them a short time so no biggie. How fun to start shopping!!!

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AFM ~~ I Passed my glucose screen test, yay, but I am Anemic. I need to take iron supplements now; I am glad they caught that though which is good!! I had been feeling a bit dizzy and a few other things but thought it was just part of being preggo?

At my Ultrasound today the babies were wild boys, they were kicking and turning!! In fact the Sonographer tried to get a heartbeat and the baby kept kicking to try and get her hand off my belly, so we laughed about that! Silly little guys!

Hope everyone is doing well!!

 

[charbie]

Skippy: yay for passing the glucose test! Glad to hear the boys are happily baking away and enjoying their time in there and FWIW, I think white cribs are very manly can't wait to see nursey pics! And as for the anemia, did you have any other symptoms?

RT: dang girl! You are rocking quite the bump! In the nicest way possible...you are defying physics lady! But I mean, its all in front, and all baby, which is great! But I can see that it would be quite uncomfortable!

Basil: a little boy in your belly!!!!! How exciting! I totally understand wanting a girl since im also very close to my mom, but if you have more than one baby, and #2 is a girl, the big brother can protect his little sister. These are the crazy things always going through my head. So you had a girls names list...what boy names are sticking out now?? Sorry im no help on the nursery front...I love the espresso colored wood and we also are going to be moving (when im 6-7 months preggo...gaahhh!) So it sucks not having a place to store our baby stuff.

DC: oh im exciting your mom gets to come up for the u/s! How fun! And how exciting that you've been feeling the turtle now. I am both waiting on pins and needles until I feel the baby, as well as kinda freaked out that there will really be something moving around in there!

MS: glad everything turned out ok....take it easy lady! You have incubating to do!

Deelight: gosh, I swear it seemed like you jut announced your pregnancy! Its funny though you're just getting out of summer and into fall, while we are now going into spring on the other side of the globe. I can't wait for all the joys of going through my pregnancy in the heat of summer as you've described... enjoy your last week of being preggo with your little angel!

Mrs: oh how nice a vacation sounds....so jealous. Glad you enjoyed it! And happy birthday!

AFM: nothing really new on this end. Im suffering from over production of mucus. I don't think I've actually got a cold, just conjestion, which I read can occur in as many as 30% of pregnant women. But im managing it with a neti pot (love it!) And lots of tissues. It helps clear things up for stretches of time. Tomorrow is officially the start of the 2nd tri gestationally....wooohoo! Bring on the 2nd tri bliss....bc right now I feel like its me and the baby vs. The rest of my body (ok, it isn't that bad...but I feel like if im not gagging, im sneezing, and if im feeling ok, I've got a cold sore...my whole body hasn't all cooperated as a unit this whole time! Im never the sick one, and not a complainer!)

 

[Deelight]

Mrs Happy Birthday fellow 1980 piscean hope you have a lovely party on the weekend. GL with your scan

Basil I love the change table you picked - definitely could be converted later on and as for wood finishes I don't think espresso is a trendy colour - I worked in a up market furniture store while at uni and the most popular finishes were white and dark chocolate the least popular was birch/oak. I think espresso would definitely be a colour that would grow with a boy and something I would be inclined to pick myself.

For our little one we are doing all white furniture - the room itself is quite a dark green so dark wood would go nice as well but the rest of our house is in white furniture as our house is on the older side (1970's typical boxiness layout) the white helps to modernize it a little and lift the house a little (we have gone quite dominant colours on the wall i.e red kitchen, grey paint outside, dark green in the rooms and polished wood floors eventually).

As for cots - I think for me the most important thing was picking something that would be practical for my and DH's height we are both tall - we are going the Tasman Eco Sienna it uses NZ timber and converts into a toddler bed and a sofa later but it also sets at different heights - should for instance I need to have a c-section (hoping I don't) I can reach in without having to bend much - okay maybe I am the only nutter that thinks of things like this - also cots here are way more expensive then in the states so $299 for a cot sounds like a bargain to me .

Skippy Hey twinkie mumma so glad you passed your test - love the post I have this vision of little ninja twin doing his little karate moves - LOVE IT glad they picked up on the anemia some handy hints that can help as well as supplements as advised to me by the red cross (I have a history of anemia) drink Orange Juice when you eat red meat it helps you absorb the iron better and Milo (which is a YUM chocolate malt drink powder you add to milk not sure you can get it there) is great when your anemic plus did I mention Milo tastes good *nom* I personally like mine half/half also good on ice cream

Charbie You are a braver women then me I had the same mucus thing going on in the first tri - I bought the nettie pot and never used it - I could not bring myself to do it I just dealt with the sinus infection for 3 months - the good thing is it does clear up and the second tri is generally pretty awesome and the best out of all three

As for the cold sore I have never had one - however while on another board heard some wacky home remedies people swear work - dousing it in original Listerine or spraying perfume on it - as I said I have never used these and don't know if they work so use at your own risk.

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Had my ob appointment today with 2 days till my due date and I was all psyched for a March 17th induction which has now been moved up to the 16th - OMG T-7 days and counting WTH. I think the ob thinks I am nuts cause I started to panic slightly even though logically one day in the grand scheme of things is nothing and she could still come on her own.

I had my first cervical check I got told I have a very happy cervix - seriously I did not feel happy but that is good to know he did tell hubby I was 2cm and I will not need to go get ripened the night before which is a relief as my cervix is favourable. So essentially unless she decides to come earlier I will go in Wednesday morning at 6:30 have my water broken and an IV inserted - according to him by the afternoon I should have a baby - makes it very real like seriously it feel like yesterday I just found out I was preggo and here we are at the end .

Still coming to terms with the fact that in a week I am going to be a mum and even more so is that they will entrust me with this little blob and say here be gone she is all yours LOL m kitty cat has been extra smooochy this last week or so maybe he knows she is on the way either way it is just a countdown now.

Hope all you ladies are well

 

[puffy]

skippy, yay for passing the glucose test!! when i found out i passed, i celebrated with a pack of chocolate chip cookies! haha. sounds like your boys were having quite the ball in the belly today.

deelight, that is so exciting...in a week or less, you'll be holding your little girl. i am seriously excited for you.

hope everyone is doing well!!!

 

[random_thought]

Lol, thanks Charbie! Now I know the reason why my bump is so big...at my appointment yesterday, apparently my little guy was measuring 6 WEEKS bigger than he is supposed to be!!! As a result I have to get 2 more ultrasounds for growth, one will be next week before we go home for the baby showers and the other will be at 36 weeks. They think that maybe the glucola was causing him to get all crazy and that he was stretching out because of that but we'll know for sure next week. He even kicked the heartbeat monitor off my stomach!!! Is anyone else having growth ultrasounds? How far ahead did they think you were? They told me the only thing that would happen as a result is that they would not let me go past my due date and may have to induce as a result. Does this sound about right?

 

[meresal]

Deelight- How exciting!! Glad to hear that things are favorable!!

Loving all the baby bumps ladies!

Congrats Basil on Team Blue!

*Runs away... I can only stay here for a few seconds every month *