Due JANUARY 2013 ☆ NEW YEARS BABIES ☆

[katy88]

have people started buying stuff for baby yet? xx

[skrimpy]

I've started buying up cloth diapers <3 Getting mostly gender neutral in those and some for DD to wear and to share since I'll have two in diapers. I did get some nice little newborn ones in gender neutral color.

I've bought a few little baby items at the resale shops here and there... don't know if I'll be able to use them as they're all boyish, but they were only a few dollars and bought in hope.

[katy88]

I've started buying up cloth diapers <3 Getting mostly gender neutral in those and some for DD to wear and to share since I'll have two in diapers. I did get some nice little newborn ones in gender neutral color.

I've bought a few little baby items at the resale shops here and there... don't know if I'll be able to use them as they're all boyish, but they were only a few dollars and bought in hope. hi did you not find out what you are having? im going to find out in days time but i aint got anything for baby yet i feel bad :( x

[skrimpy]

Scan is tomorrow but I don't think I want to find out lol... already had one round with bad GD and don't know that I want another!!

[Yahmama]

Scan is tomorrow but I don't think I want to find out lol... already had one round with bad GD and don't know that I want another!!
Do you have a nub scan pic? If so, Have any clues from it? I think you'll know in your heart if it's safe to look at the screen! :luck:

[katy88]

ah have to keep us updated if you do or dont find out... im defo finding out i cant wait my scan is monday :) i dont mind if it will be out 4th girl or 1st boy but would love it to be our 1st boy. :) xx

[mydream]

Scrimpy... Did you you did out?

[skrimpy]

Scrimpy... Did you you did out?

We found out!!! I couldn't tell during the scan, and the tech told us when she was taking measurements around the potty shot areas, so DH covered my eyes. But she gave me profile shot that gave away the goods. So with some prodding from DH and the girls here I opened the envelope to confirm. We have a sweet baby boy on the way! I'm in shock and over the moon <3 <3 <3

Here's the pic thread: http://genderdreaming.com/forum/ultrasound-gender-prediction/13521-skrimpys-scan-pics.html

[skrimpy]

ah have to keep us updated if you do or dont find out... im defo finding out i cant wait my scan is monday :) i dont mind if it will be out 4th girl or 1st boy but would love it to be our 1st boy. :) xx

I will be thinking of you on Monday katy!

[katy88]

I will be thinking of you on Monday katy! aww thank you x

[Surprise5th]

Awesome news Skrimpy and fingers crossed for you Katy!

[mydream]

Congrats again Skrimpy...
good luck Katy!

Anyone else exhausted...cranky...moody? Ugh its so bad this pregnancy for me.

[Rosie85]

Congrats again Skrimpy...
good luck Katy!

Anyone else exhausted...cranky...moody? Ugh its so bad this pregnancy for me.


I am not due in January but holy cow can I relate!!!! I am BEYOND crabby, moody. I sympathize with you!

[Yahmama]

I am not due in January but holy cow can I relate!!!! I am BEYOND crabby, moody. I sympathize with you!

Couldn't help but notice your sig...my girls always measured smaller than my dates, and I told the dr. I KNOW when I ovulated and conceived...maybe your lo is measuring small cause it's a girl!

[Yahmama]

ah have to keep us updated if you do or dont find out... im defo finding out i cant wait my scan is monday :) i dont mind if it will be out 4th girl or 1st boy but would love it to be our 1st boy. :) xx
Please keep us updated today, Katy! Thinking of you and sending lots of blue dust your way!!!

[skrimpy]

Any updates Katy? Thinking of you :)

[Yahmama]

Any updates Katy? Thinking of you :)
Ooh...was just on the InGender ultrasound board and saw Katy88 post in the confirmed boy pics! Surely its the same Katy88 as here? :)...hope I'm not speaking out of turn saying I found that! Don't want to jump the gun on someone's good news!

[Surprise5th]

Congrats Katy88! I hope you got to go shopping and buy all kinds of cute boy clothes :)

[stacey221958]

Well.. I am back in the hospital. I was admitted a few weeks ago due to a partial placenta abruption and had been taking it easy with some ongoing spotting. Last night I was sitting on my bed and GUSH! Bright red blood all over me, the bed and when I got off the bed dripped down my leg onto the floor. Needless to say I freaked out! My MIL called the ambulance and I was admitted to the hospital. They said it is a chronic placental abruption now and are keeping me here until Monday then letting me go home as they said there is nothing they can do even if the babies are born now. They also said that I will probably be in and out of hospital and at 24 weeks they will admit me if this is still happening. I have a feeling these babies are going to be born really early :(

[Ribbons]

oh stacey I am so sorry... I hope everything turns out ok!!! Keep us posted, I am sending healing thoughts your way

[stacey221958]

oh stacey I am so sorry... I hope everything turns out ok!!! Keep us posted, I am sending healing thoughts your way

THANK YOU!

[mydream]

Praying all goes well for you Stacey----lots of bed rest if you can?

[Yahmama]

I'm so sorry, Stacey! I had a friend who had premature rupture of membranes, and like you said they wouldn't take her at the hospital until 24 weeks either :( So she did her own bedrest at home. Maybe you could do that just 3 weeks until they could take you. Will pray those sweet girls stay in as long as possible!

[mydream]

just about to hit 6 months...and I am getting soooo tired these days! anyone else?

[Yahmama]

just about to hit 6 months...and I am getting soooo tired these days! anyone else?
Yes!! I usually get a surge of energy during my 2nd tri, but not this time! Still super tired! But I have to get up earlier to get DS to school and also my thyroid meds keep going up, so I think that's part of it!

[coocoobananas]

Ahhh I was just looking to complain about this!! I barely am up and ready for a nap! My poor ds, I feel like a bad mom not wanting to do anything:( I just want to sleep all day!!!

[Yahmama]

Ahhh I was just looking to complain about this!! I barely am up and ready for a nap! My poor ds, I feel like a bad mom not wanting to do anything:( I just want to sleep all day!!!

I know! I am starting to think I'm lazy, but there really IS a good reason for not wanting to do anything! I hope DH doesn't think I'm slacking! I can barely get supper made, and always behind on laundry :/ Prob spend too much time on the computer and looking at baby things online...since i foudn out we're havign a boy, I can't stop looking at little boy clothes and scrapbooking stuff, etc...just WAY too excited!

Has anyone heard an update on Stacey? Hope she's doing ok!

[stacey221958]

I know! I am starting to think I'm lazy, but there really IS a good reason for not wanting to do anything! I hope DH doesn't think I'm slacking! I can barely get supper made, and always behind on laundry :/ Prob spend too much time on the computer and looking at baby things online...since i foudn out we're havign a boy, I can't stop looking at little boy clothes and scrapbooking stuff, etc...just WAY too excited!

Has anyone heard an update on Stacey? Hope she's doing ok!

Hey! Thanks for thinking of me. I am 22 weeks pregnant now and had another big bleed a few days ago. Trying to keep the focus on the fact that I am two weeks away from viability. Obviously I pray that I go wayyy beyond viability but I will relax a little when I make it to the 24 week mark. I had an u/s today and the great news is that one baby is 1 pound 1 ounce and the other is 1 pound and 4 ounces, measuring very well for twins at 22 weeks. I have attached pics of the girls. Ava is the one smiling with her hand at her face. Arianna is the other twin.

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii541/stacey221958/2012-10-03_14-18-40_856.jpg

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii541/stacey221958/2012-10-03_14-18-12_488.jpg

[mydream]

Praying for you Stacey!!! They are so adorable!!!

[Butterfly Spirit]

Prayers your way Stacey! Beautiful daughters, and beautiful names for them both! :)

[Yahmama]

They are so beautiful! Praying you make it way farther than 24 wks too! What is the average age twins are born?

[stacey221958]

They are so beautiful! Praying you make it way farther than 24 wks too! What is the average age twins are born?

Thanks ladies. My doctor said from what he sees, the average is 34-35 weeks.

[mydream]

Can't believe it... 3 months to go!!! Time is flying and sometimes I feel like " is this a dream... Am I really going to have a dd?". Been super emotional lately... Damn hormones!! Lol!

[stacey221958]

Can't believe it... 3 months to go!!! Time is flying and sometimes I feel like " is this a dream... Am I really going to have a dd?". Been super emotional lately... Damn hormones!! Lol!

I know what you mean! Even though I have little pink clothes and the nursery is butterfly theme I still can't believe that I am having two little girls after these years..

[Yahmama]

I'm so excited for y'all getting your little girls! It seems almost everyone so far is getting their desired gender. Sometimes it makes me feel guilty when I meet someone who didn't...there is another DD group on another site who almost everyone got the opposite, and so I kinda slowly and quietly stopped posting there...no one said anything, I just don't know what to say...:/

[Ribbons]

I'm so excited for y'all getting your little girls! It seems almost everyone so far is getting their desired gender. Sometimes it makes me feel guilty when I meet someone who didn't...there is another DD group on another site who almost everyone got the opposite, and so I kinda slowly and quietly stopped posting there...no one said anything, I just don't know what to say...:/

Well, almost everyone ... ;) but don't feel guilty. I am happy for everyone else too! And we are going to try again, but this time, DEFINITELY going HT. I've already consulted with Dr. Potter and planning on cycling in early 2014. :)

[Yahmama]

Well, almost everyone ... ;) but don't feel guilty. I am happy for everyone else too! And we are going to try again, but this time, DEFINITELY going HT. I've already consulted with Dr. Potter and planning on cycling in early 2014. :)

I'm really glad you have that chance to do HT next time! I know a lot of people who would if they could.
This other board, though, was a specific ttc boy board, and literally no one else got a boy except me, so it's really awkward. I wish I knew why everyone can't get their heart's desire :/

[mydream]

.... wow this pregnancy is kicking my *ss!!! anyone else? so damn tired! Barely any time to rest....

[Yahmama]

.... wow this pregnancy is kicking my *ss!!! anyone else? so damn tired! Barely any time to rest....

Yes, SO TIRED!!! And my dd2 has been waking up at 3am coming to our room yelling, "need to go potty!" I'm glad she's doing so well not wetting herself (even though we still put a pull up on her at night) but it is SO hard for me to get back to sleep! Guess it's never too early to prepare for those sleepless newborn nights to come!

[mydream]

Oh no Yahmama- that must be hard to get up at 3 am and having a tough time getting back to sleep....but you are right...it is preparing you for what is to come.! ahhh sleepless nights....hope I am ready for that routine again!

[mydream]

have a ? about weight gain ... the scale says I gained almost 4 lbs in 2 weeks...yikes? or ok? I have read that 1-2 lbs per week is normal...its not even like I am eating terrible...

[katy88]

hi all not been on in a while.... got told im having my 1st boy after 3 girls :) but im so scared hes going to come out a girl when i deliver him :S anyone else feel like this??? and how much weight is normal to put on by 25 weeks??? thanks hope ur all well x

[mydream]

katy- congrats on hearing boy!!!!! I sometimes worry my "girl" will come out "boy" but dh keeps reassuring me that we had a tech and a perinatologist tell us 110% girl and we saw the 3 lines...so I try to keep telling myself its all going to be ok. As for the weight gain..I have read on American Pregnancy Association website..that 1st trimester- gain around 5-6 lbs then 1-2 lbs per week there after so I guess than that the number my 25 weeks would vary from person to person.

[mydream]

Ok seriously if one more person tells me that it looks like I'm carrying a boy I'm gonna scream...cause then it makes me start 2nd guessing.

[stacey221958]

Ok seriously if one more person tells me that it looks like I'm carrying a boy I'm gonna scream...cause then it makes me start 2nd guessing.


LOL that is funny! Because I have been getting the exact same thing. They had better still be girls.

[mydream]

LOL that is funny! Because I have been getting the exact same thing. They had better still be girls.

Dh thinks I am crazy....when I tell him I start doubting ....he doesn't understand how I can doubt what a dr. said at 21 weeks and start to ? what a complete stranger says..lol!

[Butterfly Spirit]

Dh thinks I am crazy....when I tell him I start doubting ....he doesn't understand how I can doubt what a dr. said at 21 weeks and start to ? what a complete stranger says..lol!

I know how you feel lol every time I get a scan I have to verify it's a girl! Since she was at 23 weeks.. it's sealed. And I'll get one more chance in 4 weeks to tell again. lol
But my DH didn't get my doubting either lol. He's been fine since 14.5 weeks!

[katy88]

ahh i dont think how you carry can tell what the sex is as iv carried all my girls different and this one is different :) x

[mydream]

We are bracing for this storm in the NE...anyone else?

[ThreeMenAndALAdy]

I'm in Boston. Wind is blowing and rain is coming down sideways. Stay safe.

[mydream]

I am feeling very big this past week or so. Although people tell me I am not..I feel it. I gained 7 lbs in a month. I am not eating alot either. I feel so full lately and at times can barely breathe with the way the baby is laying. Anyone else feeling this way?

[katy88]

hi all i feel massive aswell im 28 weeks measuring 30 :-( made me feel so down iv put on 1 stone 2 lbs so far :-( .... and even tho iv been told im having a boy i feel like its going to pop.out another little girl..... i feel so worried iv brought boy stuff and got rid of my girls bits and i will have a girl.... :-( x x x

[stacey221958]

I am feeling very big this past week or so. Although people tell me I am not..I feel it. I gained 7 lbs in a month. I am not eating alot either. I feel so full lately and at times can barely breathe with the way the baby is laying. Anyone else feeling this way?

YES! ME! I have been measuring 40 weeks pregnant for about 5-6 weeks. I dread to think what I will measure at my appointment tomorrow, can your belly measure 52 weeks pregnant LOL? As of my last ultrasound both babies were lying straight across my stomach on top of each other, stretched right out! I find it hard to breathe and get comfortable and also feel very full even after eating a little..

[Yahmama]

hi all i feel massive aswell im 28 weeks measuring 30 :-( made me feel so down iv put on 1 stone 2 lbs so far :-( .... and even tho iv been told im having a boy i feel like its going to pop.out another little girl..... i feel so worried iv brought boy stuff and got rid of my girls bits and i will have a girl.... :-( x x x
I've been measuring 2 weeks bigger every single time they've measured me! Last appt was my 26 wk appt and I measured 28 :/
I def wouldn't worry about popping out a girl! I even remember your nub shot looked def boy, so if it was confirmed, I would feel totally confident if I were you! I know I am, even though every so often I go back and look at the gender shot just to make myself feel better, lol!

[Yahmama]

YES! ME! I have been measuring 40 weeks pregnant for about 5-6 weeks. I dread to think what I will measure at my appointment tomorrow, can your belly measure 52 weeks pregnant LOL? As of my last ultrasound both babies were lying straight across my stomach on top of each other, stretched right out! I find it hard to breathe and get comfortable and also feel very full even after eating a little..

It must be SO uncomfortable with twins! I feel huge with just 1, so I can only imagine! Did you dr. say how far he think you'll go? I thought most twins were born 36-38 weeks? xx

[stacey221958]

It must be SO uncomfortable with twins! I feel huge with just 1, so I can only imagine! Did you dr. say how far he think you'll go? I thought most twins were born 36-38 weeks? xx

With the issues I have had, my Dr seems to think that they will arrive in Dec.. I hope not. I hope to get to at least 36 weeks..

[mydream]

ok, glad I am not alone here feeling the way I do...
katy, I know what you mean about being worried its going to be the opposite sex but I keep telling myself that's not gonna happen and dh keeps convincing me as well.
stacey- how are you ? I hope you make it to 36 weeks too but it is all going to be ok even if they come a bit earlier than that too. Are you on bed rest?

[stacey221958]

ok, glad I am not alone here feeling the way I do...
katy, I know what you mean about being worried its going to be the opposite sex but I keep telling myself that's not gonna happen and dh keeps convincing me as well.
stacey- how are you ? I hope you make it to 36 weeks too but it is all going to be ok even if they come a bit earlier than that too. Are you on bed rest?

I am doing pretty good thanks, just taking it literally a day at a time. I am not on total bed rest, probably because I complained so much to my doctor. I guess I just know what is right for me, if I feel uncomfortable/pain/spotting then I go and rest for a few hours and drink lots. The bed rest was just KILLING ME!! And it was too hard having three boys ages 6 and under wanting my attention and being very active. I don't pick up my two year old now, he will walk and get into his little bed by himself and if I need to change his diaper then I will have him lay down on the rug so that I don't have to pick him up onto the changing table. Luckily he is a very easy baby/toddler.

[coocoobananas]

So Stacey, you ended up doing iui? Did you do a sperm sort or?!? Just curious... Yah know for future notice if need be;)

[stacey221958]

So Stacey, you ended up doing iui? Did you do a sperm sort or?!? Just curious... Yah know for future notice if need be;)

Yes we did IUI and no we did not have sperm sort. We were extremely lucky!

[Yahmama]

I am doing pretty good thanks, just taking it literally a day at a time. I am not on total bed rest, probably because I complained so much to my doctor. I guess I just know what is right for me, if I feel uncomfortable/pain/spotting then I go and rest for a few hours and drink lots. The bed rest was just KILLING ME!! And it was too hard having three boys ages 6 and under wanting my attention and being very active. I don't pick up my two year old now, he will walk and get into his little bed by himself and if I need to change his diaper then I will have him lay down on the rug so that I don't have to pick him up onto the changing table. Luckily he is a very easy baby/toddler.

I'm so glad your 2 year old is being very easy for you! It must make it much more manageable at this stage. Hope you can make it as far as possible! It would be nice to have Christmas babies, but also know you'd like to have them stay in there as long as they will! xx

[stacey221958]

Had my u/s today and visit with the high risk doctor. She is VERY happy that I am still pregnant and doing pretty good. Another appointment in two weeks and at 30 weeks it will be weekly appointments. GREAT NEWS is that baby A weighs 2 pounds 5 ounces and baby B weighs 2 pounds 3 ounces so I am very happy with that. She said they weigh more than than the average singleton at this point.

[stacey221958]

And they are both head down! Which I pretty much knew that one was because I have been feeling a lot of pressure between my legs like one is about to fall out, that feeling just started a few days ago.

[katy88]

hi :) yeah y other half keeps telling me that he will come out a boy hehe m like but what f he comes out a grls we just got rid of all out girls stuff to get boy bits ... he like thats not going to happen.... i had doctors yesterday for my blood and jabs and the lady on reception was like YOUR ONLY 28 WEEKS wow i was like yeah i no im big but i only had a baby 8 months ago aswell hehe blame that :P.. but still makes me feel fat that ppeople are like WOW when the find out im only 28 weeks.. stacey im glad your baby are doing well and are gaining weight :) my baby is head down now aswell i get loads of braxton hicks and lower back ache now must be where im big hehe... xxx

[Yahmama]

Yay for head down babies! My dr didn't tell me this past time from only an external feel around my belly, so ill def ask next time! I'm confused because I feel kicks down low and up high, so one set has got to be from hands, I just don't know which set is which!

[mydream]

Stacey- glad all is well. Going for my 30 week u/s in a few days...can't wait to see baby again! Its getting closer!

CooCoo- I am pretty sure that Ashkash on HT forum did IUI with sperm sort and got her girl

[mydream]

Stacey- glad all is well. Going for my 30 week u/s in a few days...can't wait to see baby again! Its getting closer!

CooCoo- I am pretty sure that Ashkash on HT forum did IUI with sperm sort and got her girl

[mydream]

Had an u/s today to check on baby today: growth etc.
All is well and SHE is still a "SHE" thank goodness....I was so nervous about that part that my bp was up a little until about 10 mins after scan returned to normal...LOL!

[Yahmama]

Had an u/s today to check on baby today: growth etc.
All is well and SHE is still a "SHE" thank goodness....I was so nervous about that part that my bp was up a little until about 10 mins after scan returned to normal...LOL!

So glad all is well! My bp goes up before appts too and then when they recheck at the end it's fine! I think I'm always stressed out when I go after trying to rush around to get my kids dropped off for a friend to watch them, etc., then I'm always practically running into the dr. office trying not to be late, so I'm always a wreck until I can sit in there awhile, relax and enjoy the peace & quiet! lol
Only 10 more weeks for you! So exciting!

[mydream]

why does this feel like the loooongest pregnancy ever?.....
well I guess when I think about it - its probably because next month will be 2 years since I set out on the HT journey.....
and then there was the start of the LE diet last Dec....and finally this Christmas will be one that I can enjoy!!

[mydream]

Wishing all my GD friends a Happy Healthy Thanksgiving!

[stacey221958]

Happy Thanksgiving!!

[mydream]

anyone else getting Braxton Hicks?--- ugh I wish they would go away!

[Yahmama]

anyone else getting Braxton Hicks?--- ugh I wish they would go away!

Yes!!! Esp in the evening when I'm making dinner...they're pretty strong too! I have to go sit down and drink some wager! Don't remember them this strong at 30 weeks before...I usu have mild ones from 20 wks, but this time is much worse.

[mydream]

.I usu have mild ones from 20 wks, but this time is much worse.
Me too! much worse this time around and having trouble sleeping now/getting comfortable...etc...

[Ribbons]

DEFINITELY having a lot this time around! Started at 28 weeks or so, but now they are starting to get a bit painful. I'm actually ok with it though, my midwife tells me that they should make labor easier so just think of them as getting some of the hard work out of the way :)

[mydream]

Ribbons- how are you doing...you and I are only like a few days apart. Hope you are feeling well

[mydream]

stacey's twin girls arrived!!
just read it on the HT forum
Congrats to her...!

http://genderdreaming.com/forum/ht-family-balancing-info-cycles/22079-they-here.html

[Yahmama]

stacey's twin girls arrived!!
just read it on the HT forum
Congrats to her...!

http://genderdreaming.com/forum/ht-family-balancing-info-cycles/22079-they-here.html

Aww, congrats to her! I don't have permission to view the link..I suppose bc I'm not a paying member. How far along was she gestationally?

[Yahmama]

How are you doing, my dream? Still having a lot of bh? I've also started getting terrible pain in my hips the past week :( it's hard to sleep cause they ache so bad and it def makes it worse to lay down on them. I know joints loosen up, but this feels like more than that. Usu would feel better after moving around in the morning, but I've felt like an invalid all day! Think I might fall apart before having this boy! Lol

[mydream]

Here was the post from Stacey for those who can't access it on the other forum

THE TWINS HAVE ARRIVED
Ava Rose and Arianna were born yesterday morning at 10:48 and 10:50 by emergency c-section. I was admitted to the hospital on Sunday after a gush of blood and had an u/s that showed an abruption around both babies placentas but was kept for observation, they wanted me to stay 1 week. Yesterday morning I took a shower/washed my hair and was feeling pretty good. The nurse came in to do a non stress test and I started to feel nauseous, she hooked me up to the monitor and went to get some anti sickness when I just had the worst pain in my stomach. I pressed the call nurse button and by the time she ran into the room I was crying in pain and throwing up. After that things started happening fast, the doctors came in, I got moved to labor and delivery. The room was full of docs and nurses but it was sort of a blur. With the pain so bad they thought I was having a complete abruption so decision was made to do a c - section right away. I was scared because I had eaten breakfast, although had thrown up a lot and I was sad because my husband was at work an hour and a half away. Got to the OR and it took 3 times to place my spinal, felt everything going numb. It was my first section and I was scared to death. I lost 3 liters of blood and it was touch and go for a while. Ava was born first and I was worried because she wasnt crying then two minutes later Arianna. I never got to touch them, they were taken straight to NICU. It took a long time to get me stabilized and I kept thinking I was having some nightmare. I was taken to recovery and had been begging to see the babies but was in a lot of pain and the nurse told me to "rest" and that I could go up later. So at 6:30pm last night I got to really look at my daughters for the first time. They are in two different nursery rooms due to space issues so I sat with Ava first and took in every detail of her perfect but small little face and peaked under her hat to see she has black hair. Then I did the same with Arianna and she surprised me with having blonde hair under her cap. It was a very scary day but so worth it. Oh, Ava is 3 pounds 7 and Arianna is 3 pounds 1. The NICU doc just told me that Ava had to get surfactant in the middle of the night to help her lungs but not to worry as it is pretty typical for preemies to need it. When I go up to see the girls after breakfast I will take some pics to post, they wont be great pics though because they have the CPAP? masks on. Thank you all who have followed me and supported me through my journey for a daughter. Who would have thought that just when I give up on ever getting my girl, I end up getting her and she brings along a sister...

[mydream]

How are you doing, my dream? Still having a lot of bh? I've also started getting terrible pain in my hips the past week :( it's hard to sleep cause they ache so bad and it def makes it worse to lay down on them. I know joints loosen up, but this feels like more than that. Usu would feel better after moving around in the morning, but I've felt like an invalid all day! Think I might fall apart before having this boy! Lol

the bh come and go but I have tons of aches and pains with this pregnancy for sure. I am not sleeping well at all these days. Laying down is no longer relaxing. :(

[Yahmama]

the bh come and go but I have tons of aches and pains with this pregnancy for sure. I am not sleeping well at all these days. Laying down is no longer relaxing. :(

I def know what you mean...I've been staying up later cause the thought of laying down in bed makes me feel miserable. Tell my dh all the time I wish I had a lazy boy to sleep in!
Thanks for posting the update on Stacey! That must have been scary for her, but glad she and the babies are doing ok.

[mydream]

this thread is so quiet..where did everyone go.....it's just me and Yahmama?

[Yahmama]

this thread is so quiet..where did everyone go.....it's just me and Yahmama?

That's how it seems! The Feb thread is even quieter...just me! Since my DD is feb 4 and my last came earlier I'm hoping this will be a jan baby!

How are you doing, mydream?

[coocoobananas]

Sorry ladies! Just too depressing when I seem to be the only one with an opposite in this thread! It's painful being on the opposite side of everyone and listen to all the stuff you get to experience and I don't, just too hard:(

[Ribbons]

Sorry ladies! Just too depressing when I seem to be the only one with an opposite in this thread! It's painful being on the opposite side of everyone and listen to all the stuff you get to experience and I don't, just too hard:(

You're not the only one, coco... I got an opposite too. It is a bit hard sometimes for me too, I don't come as often for that reason. I am happy for everyone though, and I haven't given up just yet, so that makes it a bit easier. Hugs to you!

[Yahmama]

Sorry ladies! Just too depressing when I seem to be the only one with an opposite in this thread! It's painful being on the opposite side of everyone and listen to all the stuff you get to experience and I don't, just too hard:(

I'm sorry coocoo...I thought there were quite a few opposites. Right now, I think most of us are going through the same stage together with the aches and pains of the last couple of months, and can help support each other with that.

For example...My dh pulled out the air mattress for me to put on the guest bed bc I was waking up with my hips in agonizing pain every morning from the pressure. I have to admit the air mattress helps, but I miss sleeping in bed next to him :(. Don't know if my body is going to handle 7-8 more weeks of this! :(

[mydream]

Coocoo and Ribbons- I completely understand (((HUGS))). I hope that you will both still visit this forum..even if it is just to vent about anything...aches and pains of pregnancy etc.
I personally have not been feeling so great the past few days, dizzy and nauseous at times.
Dr. said all is ok...that I need to eat and drink more. I probably need to slow down as well and try to rest. Anyone else feeling like this?

[Yahmama]

Coocoo and Ribbons- I completely understand (((HUGS))). I hope that you will both still visit this forum..even if it is just to vent about anything...aches and pains of pregnancy etc.
I personally have not been feeling so great the past few days, dizzy and nauseous at times.
Dr. said all is ok...that I need to eat and drink more. I probably need to slow down as well and try to rest. Anyone else feeling like this?
Haven't been nauseous or dizzy, but feeling terribly miserable :/ Can't sleep well, lots of Braxton Hicks, feeling lots of pressure. I had a dr. appt today, and he told me unless I'm having more than 4 BH an hour, it's nothing to be concerned about. At my next appt. they will check for dilation, effacement, etc...exciting that it's coming so soon!

[mydream]

Getting closer......

[auroara78]

mydream, I felt that way before I had Lillian, and she came two weeks early. Not saying that's going to happen to you but I had much more aches and dizziness than I did with the boys.

[mydream]

I honestly wouldn't mind going a bit early at this point....she is considered full term and I am so happy that I made it to this point. I know I should probably hang onto these last moments of pregnancy but they are really rough for me.

[Yahmama]

I honestly wouldn't mind going a bit early at this point....she is considered full term and I am so happy that I made it to this point. I know I should probably hang onto these last moments of pregnancy but they are really rough for me.
Hope you're doing well! These last weeks are dragging by for me! Christmas was a nice distraction, so now things have slowed down in "life" it's slowing down for the baby countdown too! Hope all you ladies are having a happy new year! Here's to a lot of sweet babies coming soon! xx

[Yahmama]

Had my dr appt today (35+4wks)...I'm 70% effaced and 1.5cm dilated, & -2 station. Dr said he thought it would be about 2-3 more weeks. I can't believe I'm almost to the end! With my last dd, I was 50%, 2cm& -2 when I was 37 weeks and she came 13 days later...

[Rose]

I am totally with you, ladies! Was cruising through this pregnancy without one complaint until a week or so ago. Was so grateful for our good fortune that I felt it was inappropriate to complain at all. But I can barely walk now. Have to sleep upright because of heartburn. Lower back pain is unbearable. Just don't have anything left to support this 4th pregnancy.

Have one more intense week at work, then can mostly rest and work from home. My sweet friends are throwing an over-the-top baby shower next weekend, and that will be fun too. Yahmama, I have your exact due date (feb 4) but my doc is nice enough to induce me a week early. So Monday Jan 28 it is. Only three more weeks!!!

So glad this is our last pregnancy. Just can't wait to have her in arms.

Best of luck to all during these last weeks. xoxo Rose

[Kiesse]

Hey ladies, its been a while since i posted here. Trying to read back through to find out what i have missed! All is going well here, bubs is fully engaged and cant get any lower, midwife thinks it will be here in the next 10 days. So going through the whole nesting stage and getting things ready! Still do not know what gender bubs is. Thinkin boy from my 12 week scan since the potty shot had protrusion and the nub shots were mixed as i had perfect girl nubs and perfect boy nubs so its still a mystery, time will tell. Its been interesting having everyone tell me what it is by the way im carrying to the ring tests and all their theories so will be neat to find out who is right! Still have no names on our list we are so so stuck. Everything else is all good though and finished birthing plan with midwife today so just a waiting game. Hope everyone else is well xxx

[mydream]

checking in..how is everyone? As for me...I am more than ready to have this baby!

[mydream]

jjc- hang in there...it will happen soon for sure! Good Luck!
Great news about Sweet Sister

[Yahmama]

checking in..how is everyone? As for me...I am more than ready to have this baby!
Sorry I haven't updated lately...had my pelvic exam @ 36 wks last week and was 70% effaced and 1.5 dilated, -2 station. I've had TONS of pressure and Braxton hicks all week...passed mucous plug mon/tues. saw dr. again today but didn't want to get checked again. Strange as it sounds I really don't want to go before 38 weeks! Worried he would have some possible breathing problems...I know I shouldn't worry since I will be 37 wks Monday and that is full term. I am tired of being miserable but just not sure I'm ready yet!

[Yahmama]

I am 40 weeks today... I have so many braxton (painful), but nothing that last.... I feel things are more sore though, so I am thinking in the next couple of days something should happen.

I heard Sweet Sister had her baby December 31! Congratulations!

How are you doing?? Hope your little one comes soon if not already!

[Yahmama]

Hey ladies, its been a while since i posted here. Trying to read back through to find out what i have missed! All is going well here, bubs is fully engaged and cant get any lower, midwife thinks it will be here in the next 10 days. So going through the whole nesting stage and getting things ready! Still do not know what gender bubs is. Thinkin boy from my 12 week scan since the potty shot had protrusion and the nub shots were mixed as i had perfect girl nubs and perfect boy nubs so its still a mystery, time will tell. Its been interesting having everyone tell me what it is by the way im carrying to the ring tests and all their theories so will be neat to find out who is right! Still have no names on our list we are so so stuck. Everything else is all good though and finished birthing plan with midwife today so just a waiting game. Hope everyone else is well xxx

I can't wait to hear what you have! I tried to have a surprise for this one but in the end just wasn't patient enough! Hope it makes your birth extra exciting! That's the part I really wanted to experience a surprise for was that extra incentive fr delivery and finding out when he/she could be in my arms. Good luck!

[mydream]

Yahmama- how are you doing?
Jcc- any baby news yet?

[Ribbons]

Hi everyone... still hanging in here, due on Monday... having a lot of early stop-and-start labor that is driving me CRAZY (this happened with my last one too, so I shouldn't be surprised!) I'm hoping he'll arrive by the weekend.

Anything new with you guys??

[Yahmama]

Yahmama- how are you doing?
Jcc- any baby news yet?

I've been having lots of on off contractions too...on mon night they were consistent about 7-9 min apart so I thought they would pick up but they died down. Ok with me I guess as I won't be 38 wks till mon and I'd really like him to stay in a little longer! Also a friend is giving me a shower on Sat and I'd hate to miss my own shower, lol! Hope everyone else is hanging in ok too! Almost the end!

[Yahmama]

Hi everyone... still hanging in here, due on Monday... having a lot of early stop-and-start labor that is driving me CRAZY (this happened with my last one too, so I shouldn't be surprised!) I'm hoping he'll arrive by the weekend.

Anything new with you guys??
Aww, the end is the worst! Hope you have baby news soon!! xx

[Ribbons]

Baby Quinn arrived last night at 5:12pm... He is perfect! We had a beautiful, low-key (but quick) home birth and he came out with the bag of waters still intact, it was pretty amazing. 8lbs 10.5 oz - he's such a sweet little guy and my older boys are so in love with him!

Wishing everyone else a happy and safe birth!

[Violet_]

Congrats hun. I just read you sway and it was a good one. I'm sure your little boy is amazing though and he really wanted to be here!

[mydream]

Our baby girl arrived!!! All is well and she is everything I dreamed of. We are so happy and blessed!!

Congrats to you Ribbons!

[Louby]

Congrats mydream, wonderful news!! Xx

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[Butterfly Spirit]

Our baby girl arrived!!! All is well and she is everything I dreamed of. We are so happy and blessed!!

Congrats to you Ribbons!

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How wonderful Mydream, I can't wait to see a pic of her!

[atomic sagebrush]

so happy for you both!!!!

[Ribbons]

Congrats Mydream! :)

[Ribbons]

And congrats to jj too!!

[mydream]

Congrats jcc!!!

[Yahmama]

Yay for three new babies since I last checked in!!! How exciting for everyone! I've been having contractions every night this week that go away in the morning, but at least I'm making progress! Saw the dr today and am now 3cm dilated...she said I'm prob going to go anytime now!! I'm so excited & nervous & trying not to stress too much about all the things that still need to get done around the house (like backed up laundry!!) will try to update soon! Love to everyone! xx

[coocoobananas]

Congratulations ladies! Ribbons, Quinn is one of our names too!! Not totally decided but it is def my top one;)
I'm hoping I go soon, actually had contractions last Thursday and went into hospital but then they went away:/ defiantly not bh as I get those non stop! But sure felt silly once they stopped, especially because it took me so long to commit going, but I was sure I was going to give birth that day!!! So frustrating especially since I was only 1cm...a little embarrassing!!!
Now no signs, back to square one!!!
Good luck Yamaha! Hopefully soon for you!!

[Kiesse]

Hi ladies.
Congrats to the new babies!
Well baby Liam entered our big wide world on the 19th. I woke at 5.45am and went to loo and therecwas blood everywhere, not a show but like a heavy period. I freaked out and we called midwife. Didnt have any pains or contractions but she wanted to check me over. On our way to the hospital i had 2 sharp pains but my uterus didnt contract with them. Got there and found a healthy heartbeat, checked me and i was 7cm and contractions started and 2 hours later baby liam was here weighing 7lb2oz and perfect. I am so pleased i waited until birth to find out gender. I am so inlove with him and he is so cruisy, i couldnt adk for a better baby, def way easier than my other two. I have no gd at all! I am still on cloud 9.

Hope everyone who is waiting has there adorable babies soon xxxx

[mydream]

Congrats Kiesse!!!

[coocoobananas]

Congratulations Kiesse and what a labour!! 7 cm till you got contractions, I could only dream!!! C'mon kid!!;)

[Yahmama]

Wow, what a great birth story, Kiesse! Congrats!

[mydream]

Yahmama--- it's getting closer for you-- so exciting !!

[meeks32]

Hi ladies!

I'm not pg yet but dropping in to ask anyone that knows their gender to please add your sway into the new stats spreadsheet Rainbow has put together. It's very comprehensive! Let her know when you do and she'll manually update the percentages for you.

http://www.genderdreaming.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25157

Good luck everyone!

[Yahmama]

Yahmama--- it's getting closer for you-- so exciting !!
Yes! 39 wks today! Went to hospital sat night with terrible contractions 31/2 min apart and thought it was def time...fizzled out after 4 hrs at hospital but then the dr didn't want me to leave bc I was already 5 cm! Was trying to give me pitocin or break my water, which I was refusing...I just wanted to go home! After 6 more hrs she finally let me leave! Have an appt at 2:30 today...I'll see what my reg dr tells me...
Hope you're enjoying your sweet girl!!!