Roll-call!! Due June/July/August 2013

[dreamingpink77]

Hi girls, I haven't been here for ages now. Wanted to pop in to say hi to everybody and hoping you and your babies are all doing fine. I'm almost 28weeks now and can't wait till this pregnancy is over...I feel huge already and sooooo tired. Good luck to all the ladies who are expecting anxiously to know the gender of their babies :)

[cvd]

Hi Ladies, just got back from 19 week scan and it is a GIRL. I can't believe it. I am in total shock and don't really believe it yet. I was so sure it was going to be a boy.... The lady who did u/s said the baby had their legs closed a lot of the time but she was 90% sure it was a girl. No obvious boy bits and she showed me a potty shot which did look girl to me. I was going to try and have a sleep this afternoon but I think I am just too excited...

Congrats how exciting! Have fun buying pink :)

[cvd]

Hi girls, I haven't been here for ages now. Wanted to pop in to say hi to everybody and hoping you and your babies are all doing fine. I'm almost 28weeks now and can't wait till this pregnancy is over...I feel huge already and sooooo tired. Good luck to all the ladies who are expecting anxiously to know the gender of their babies :)
Hey dreaming. Good to hear from you. I feel the same way as you do, gotta love it lol 69 days left to go for me! Hope all is well otherwise!

[Praying4Pink]

Hi Ladies, just got back from 19 week scan and it is a GIRL. I can't believe it. I am in total shock and don't really believe it yet. I was so sure it was going to be a boy.... The lady who did u/s said the baby had their legs closed a lot of the time but she was 90% sure it was a girl. No obvious boy bits and she showed me a potty shot which did look girl to me. I was going to try and have a sleep this afternoon but I think I am just too excited...

YEAH LO! Congrats on your daughter. Could you focus on the rest of the u/s? I know once I was on that table I couldn't do anything but focus on between the leg shots. Once she confirmed girl then I couldn't focus on anything because I was too busy tearing up all while my hubby was going "wow...wow...a daughter...wow" lmbo! Very exciting. Enjoy shopping for pink.

[Mum23boys]

Congrats to all those that have found out the sex and whether the desired sex or not as we all know health is the most important thing. I feel like I must be the only one that hasnt found out and isnt finding out.
I am 18 weeks now and think I may have sciatica - barely been ale to walk properly last 2 days :-( On a plus side I am nearly done with baby shopping and baby bits - just need a bouncer chair, a carrier ( or 2 ) , a change bag and a few other little bits like big pants for after birth :-) I am trying to get everything ready early so that if sciatica or SPD gets worse like last time I can relax knowing its done and all I need to do is wash it all and put it all away

[Praying4Pink]

Hi girls I had my anatomy scan today and baby is definitely a boy! I am ok with it and am glad I found out now. DH and I are discussing future plans and whether we would go for number 4 and if high-tech is an option. Decisions decisions!

For now though we are just happy that this baby is healthy and we are looking forward to meeting him. Xx

Sorry about all the worry maybe but your little boy will be just fine. Is PUV likely to occur in a sibling? I know how worrisome having children can be in general and I am so sorry you have that extra dimension. I am sure it would have been easier hearing girl but we have who we are meant to have and I am positive your DS3 is going to be such an amazing child and blessing for your family.

[Falling2Grace]

Congrats on your DG LO123 That must have been a thrill! How did it feel?! I have to vicariously live through you until i hear those words (IF i do) LOL

Hugs maybeoneday. im sorry you didnt hear girl :( I hope this one is super healthy, but im sure you are in a bit of a state of depression right now. Sending lots of peace vibes your way. It's def not easy.

mum23boys, i hope the SPD goes away soon. That is awful feeling.

AFM, THREE days until gender scan!!!! My best friend found out yesterday that she is having a girl (she has a boy). My other friend found out today that she is having a third boy. ...i cannot wait to find out!!!

[hopingforsaskia]

Hey girls! :)

Sorry I've been mia... I have been busy busy busy with my hubby who hasn't been well. :( he's ok. Well, he'll be fine! ;)

Congrats to LO!! So happy for you!

Congrats to maybe too, sorry you didn't get a girl honey. Hoping all the best for your darling baby boy. xx

Good luck falling! Hope your gender scan is everything you dream of! :)

AFM... Well, I'm still waiting for my 19 week scan. 9 more days. It's going pretty fast, but never fast enough. I'm holding off sorting out my boys old clothes until I know what I'm having, so I know if I can pass on the stuff that's too small for ds2 or not... ;) hope I can!

I'm 18 weeks tomorrow. Finally my sickness has pretty much passed. I can see the light..! ;)

Mum23.. Hope you don't get full blown sciatica again, it's the WORST!! My hips are holding up well this pregnancy, partly due to how high I'm carrying this time. I was right down low with both my boys last time, so I'm taking it as a sign (albeit unreliable!!) ;)

Hi to everyone else! Cvd - yay on tri3! :D Lots of hugs xx

[LO123]

Thanks Ladies, it is still sinking in and will take a long time I think. I did look over the DVD yesterday afternoon to look again myself and definitely couldn't see any boy bits.

Praying, I asked them not to tell me the sex until the end of the scan but when they were doing the leg measurements etc I got a pretty good look. I did think it looked pretty girl. My heart was racing then but I kept saying to myself you don't know for sure. When she told us at the end I couldn't even speak. My DH had to answer the rest of the questions.

Falling, good luck for your scan. I hope the next few days go quickly for you. It was a surreal feeling, not knowing if you should really believe it or not. I am sure as time as on and I will probably check again at my next scan I will believe it. Good luck...

[cvd]

Congrats on your DG LO123 That must have been a thrill! How did it feel?! I have to vicariously live through you until i hear those words (IF i do) LOL

Hugs maybeoneday. im sorry you didnt hear girl :( I hope this one is super healthy, but im sure you are in a bit of a state of depression right now. Sending lots of peace vibes your way. It's def not easy.

mum23boys, i hope the SPD goes away soon. That is awful feeling.

AFM, THREE days until gender scan!!!! My best friend found out yesterday that she is having a girl (she has a boy). My other friend found out today that she is having a third boy. ...i cannot wait to find out!!!

Good luck Falling! Hope you hear pink, I'll be checking for your update

[jennaesue]

Maybeoneday, I was just thinking about you and wanted to share that I can totally understand your health worries about having another son. I'm not familiar with PUV and whether it runs in families, but my second son was born with a torsion of the testicle. He had to have one testicle removed and the other one tacked down when he was one day old. It was a serious birth defect and very scary to have such a tiny baby go through such a big ordeal. But he was fine, and is perfectly normal except that he is missing one testicle. I was so worried about having ds3 after what happened to ds2, but the doctors assured me ds2's birth defect was a fluke and it wasn't something that would be more likely to happen to a sibling. DS3 was fine, and I am hoping ds4 will be also, but it does add that extra dimension of worry that having a girl would have erased!

[LO123]

Falling, when is your scan? I think it must be soon. Good luck...

[Falling2Grace]

Falling, when is your scan? I think it must be soon. Good luck...

in 15 hours! :D
It's at 12pm Eastern Standard Time tomorrow (Saturday)

[Maple]

in 15 hours! :D
It's at 12pm Eastern Standard Time tomorrow (Saturday)

So close!
Best of luck! XX

[Falling2Grace]

Soooo....we are back!!! Had a great time!

The tech had a wee bit of an issue getting the baby in a good position to look. She thought she saw something, but said she likes to triple check her work, before saying. She jiggled my belly for a while and got a decent idea. But she had a second tech come back and look to see what she thought. After a while they finally got "the shot" and they both agreed that we are having......a GIRL!!!!!!! I can't believe it!!!! I cried when i found out! I could still cry i am so happy. I never thought i would hear those words!!! I was fully prepared to go in there and hear boy. Even when i wanted to think it was a girl i just wrote it off. I knew i couldn't put myself through that if the baby was not a girl.....oh my i am beyond thrilled. I feel so blessed. I feel so happy that i had gender dreaming to help with this journey. It's been a long one!

[Violet_]

Have you got your sway posted Falling? I'll have to have a look. Congratulations! Best feeling ever!

[Maple]

Soooo....we are back!!! Had a great time!

The tech had a wee bit of an issue getting the baby in a good position to look. She thought she saw something, but said she likes to triple check her work, before saying. She jiggled my belly for a while and got a decent idea. But she had a second tech come back and look to see what she thought. After a while they finally got "the shot" and they both agreed that we are having......a GIRL!!!!!!! I can't believe it!!!! I cried when i found out! I could still cry i am so happy. I never thought i would hear those words!!! I was fully prepared to go in there and hear boy. Even when i wanted to think it was a girl i just wrote it off. I knew i couldn't put myself through that if the baby was not a girl.....oh my i am beyond thrilled. I feel so blessed. I feel so happy that i had gender dreaming to help with this journey. It's been a long one!

Congratulations!!! That is excellent news!
I bet you are totally blown away : )
So happy to hear this! Enjoy your pink high! XX

[Falling2Grace]

Have you got your sway posted Falling? I'll have to have a look. Congratulations! Best feeling ever!

I never posted it, but i'll try to get around to it. I know if i were swaying i would def want to read as many successful sways as possible.

[Violet_]

That would be great. I'm sure there will be lots of helpful tips in there for mummas that are swaying. Congrats again and enjoy your time celebrating. I also had horrid morning sickness, to a point of wanting to die with this pregnancy. It wasn't great with my boys, but not as severe as this time. I really don't want to ever have to go through pregnancy again either.

[Falling2Grace]

That would be great. I'm sure there will be lots of helpful tips in there for mummas that are swaying. Congrats again and enjoy your time celebrating. I also had horrid morning sickness, to a point of wanting to die with this pregnancy. It wasn't great with my boys, but not as severe as this time. I really don't want to ever have to go through pregnancy again either.


Yeah its been so bad. I totally agree. Even if this one would have been a boy we would have been done. I never ever want to be pregnant ever again bc of the Hypermesis. It is truly a horrid experience. I hope you start feeling better soon <3

[Violet_]

Yes, I guess I'm quite lucky. It's gone now. I had it very severe until I was 11 weeks. So probably from week 5-11. Doesn't sound like long, but when you spend every minute of that time, day and night feeling like you have severe cancer and can't stand to have a shower, can't drive a car, can't walk, can't eat or drink, vomit up to 5 times per day until only blood comes up, it is very hard. I never want to be that sick again!

[Falling2Grace]

Yes, I guess I'm quite lucky. It's gone now. I had it very severe until I was 11 weeks. So probably from week 5-11. Doesn't sound like long, but when you spend every minute of that time, day and night feeling like you have severe cancer and can't stand to have a shower, can't drive a car, can't walk, can't eat or drink, vomit up to 5 times per day until only blood comes up, it is very hard. I never want to be that sick again!

Thats rough! And to me it is a long time bc i totally understand what you went through! Every hour (sometimes every minute!) of everyday was brutal. Im glad you are doing better <3

[Falling2Grace]

Here is my sway :)

http://genderdreaming.com/forum/add-your-girl-sway/27586-falling2grace-ttc-girl-sway-attempt.html

[Jadis]

Congratulations Falling! That's excellent news!

[Butterfly Spirit]

9686 Falling!

Enjoy being over the moon! Glad you came to GD! ;)

[LO123]

Falling, congrats. That is wonderful news, so happy for you. Go do some shopping. My mum started shopping this weekend and she got the cutest stuff. It is so exciting. I am still too nervous to buy but sure I will soon. Congrats again...

[maybeoneday]

Wow, congrats falling, that is amazing news. Enjoy shopping for pink!

Hoping, will be thinking of you this week and I have everything crossed you hear pink.

Jenna, hugs for your boy worries as well. The advantage I have now is that he will be scanned a lot and will be referred to paeds at birth for ultrasound and a check over. PUV isn't genetic but my sons consultant at great ormond street has told me to watch out as they tend to find it runs in families.

I went shopping on Friday and bought him some new babygros and vests and am genuinely excited about meeting him.

Over half way so so ticking along nicely.

Xx

[hopingforsaskia]

Huge congrats falling!! Enjoy pink shopping! :)

[Jadis]

Oh girls..I just needed to pop in for a whine. I've got the nastiest cold and chest cough and being pregnant means I can't take any of the bad-ass meds that would actually help. I'm sick of sipping on hot water with honey, I sound like a 97 year old smoker and my teeth are aching with the sinus pain. I'm feeling downright sorry for myself! I wish I could take time off work, but we just can't afford it so I'm dragging myself through my work week. Yuck. Any advice for natural cold and chest cough remedies???

[cvd]

Oh girls..I just needed to pop in for a whine. I've got the nastiest cold and chest cough and being pregnant means I can't take any of the bad-ass meds that would actually help. I'm sick of sipping on hot water with honey, I sound like a 97 year old smoker and my teeth are aching with the sinus pain. I'm feeling downright sorry for myself! I wish I could take time off work, but we just can't afford it so I'm dragging myself through my work week. Yuck. Any advice for natural cold and chest cough remedies???

Ah sorry you're feeling sick. I blame this Canadian weather lol spring - winter... SPRING... winter. Why won't one season just stick????!!! Do you have a humidifier? I always keep one by my bed and it seems to help when sick and at least get more sleep :) Really hope you feel better soon!


:bluecheer: 9 WEEKS LEFT - I'm officially in the single digit weekly countdown hehe

[Falling2Grace]

Any advice for natural cold and chest cough remedies???

Something that i typically take over regular cold meds (bc it works that good!) Is Sambuguards Elderberry, Echinacea , and Vitamin C. This is what it looks like:

Sambu Guard - Immune Support (http://www.ecrater.com/p/2026957/sambu-guard-immune-support?gps=1)

It really does work wonders! Put it in your fridge as soon as you get it. Once it's opened it cant be used after 7 days. Chances are you will go through all of it by then anyways. It feels great going down. I do have to mention, though, that i usually take more than the recommend dosage *blush* I am certainly not saying you should do this, im just sharing what i do. Basically i just take a couple of gulps of it each time i need it. (I was desperate to get better haha). But yes, it totally works IMO (or at least at the amount i was taking haha). It's perfectly safe though. You can get it online or at a healthfoods store. I recommend getting it in person just bc 1.) you can get it faster and 2.) you dont have to worry about the bottle breaking (it's glass).






:bluecheer: 9 WEEKS LEFT - I'm officially in the single digit weekly countdown hehe

Wohoo!!!!! Not too long now!!!

[Jadis]

Hey, Falling! Thanks so much, I'll pick some up tomorrow. I've got a full-blown chest cold now, hope it will still help me. The instructions say to take it at the first sign of a cold, but it's a bit late for that.

[Jadis]

Hey, Falling! Thanks so much, I'll pick some up tomorrow. I've got a full-blown chest cold now, hope it will still help me. The instructions say to take it at the first sign of a cold, but it's a bit late for that.

[Praying4Pink]

Soooo....we are back!!! Had a great time!

The tech had a wee bit of an issue getting the baby in a good position to look. She thought she saw something, but said she likes to triple check her work, before saying. She jiggled my belly for a while and got a decent idea. But she had a second tech come back and look to see what she thought. After a while they finally got "the shot" and they both agreed that we are having......a GIRL!!!!!!! I can't believe it!!!! I cried when i found out! I could still cry i am so happy. I never thought i would hear those words!!! I was fully prepared to go in there and hear boy. Even when i wanted to think it was a girl i just wrote it off. I knew i couldn't put myself through that if the baby was not a girl.....oh my i am beyond thrilled. I feel so blessed. I feel so happy that i had gender dreaming to help with this journey. It's been a long one!

Congrats Falling! It feels amazing to be having a daughter. I'm so thrilled for you. Enjoy shopping for pink!

[Praying4Pink]

Oh girls..I just needed to pop in for a whine. I've got the nastiest cold and chest cough and being pregnant means I can't take any of the bad-ass meds that would actually help. I'm sick of sipping on hot water with honey, I sound like a 97 year old smoker and my teeth are aching with the sinus pain. I'm feeling downright sorry for myself! I wish I could take time off work, but we just can't afford it so I'm dragging myself through my work week. Yuck. Any advice for natural cold and chest cough remedies???

Sorry Jadis no advice but I did want to say that I hope you feel better soon. Thankfully I haven't been sick while pregnant this go around but I was with my son and that was no fun. Feel better hun!

[fourthcanal]

Hi everyone! Sorry I haven't posted much, but I have been keeping up with all the posts- congrats to all who got their dream gender, and I am sorry to hear about those who didn't. Wishing everyone healthy babies and I hope everybody is feeling great!

I wanted to let you know I'm going for my anatomy scan this Thursday! I'll be almost 20 weeks along. I'm thinking of having them write it down so hubby and I can find out later in our own chosen "moment". What do you think? Are most techs ok with doing this, and is it normal to be able to tell easily if its a boy just by watching the scan?

[Falling2Grace]

Hi everyone! Sorry I haven't posted much, but I have been keeping up with all the posts- congrats to all who got their dream gender, and I am sorry to hear about those who didn't. Wishing everyone healthy babies and I hope everybody is feeling great!

I wanted to let you know I'm going for my anatomy scan this Thursday! I'll be almost 20 weeks along. I'm thinking of having them write it down so hubby and I can find out later in our own chosen "moment". What do you think? Are most techs ok with doing this, and is it normal to be able to tell easily if its a boy just by watching the scan?

I think it really just depends if you personally know what to look for. Me, personally, boy bits are highly obvious BUT i also have two boys and i obsessed myself w what to look for *blush*. I watched the screen very closely too.

[fourthcanal]

I think it really just depends if you personally know what to look for. Me, personally, boy bits are highly obvious BUT i also have two boys and i obsessed myself w what to look for *blush*. I watched the screen very closely too.

Thanks Falling, that makes sense. I don't plan on looking much when the tech is looking in that area, but I don't know how much I'll be able to help myself ;)

[Falling2Grace]

Haha you would be more strong willed than I! That would be tough. Good luck!

[Praying4Pink]

I wanted to let you know I'm going for my anatomy scan this Thursday! I'll be almost 20 weeks along. I'm thinking of having them write it down so hubby and I can find out later in our own chosen "moment". What do you think? Are most techs ok with doing this, and is it normal to be able to tell easily if its a boy just by watching the scan?[/QUOTE]

I agree fourth. To me boy parts are obvious by this stage but there have been errors before. In my opinion (and I am certainly no expert) boy parts look like a turtle and girl parts look like...well not like a turtle. Just for fun I posted my son's u/s and my daughter's u/s. I hope this helps!

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[Atsaukina1]

omg p4p lol they both look exactly the same to me. If I had one I def. wouldn't look and would just ask them or I would be soo lost. The writing it down sounds like a good idea, i don;t know why they would have a problem w/ it:)

[weeziewoozles]

My scan is on Monday so I'm now at the obsessing/not functioning stage. I keep looking at my shortlist of boy names trying to reassure myself that if we hear "boy" it'll be ok!

[cvd]

My scan is on Monday so I'm now at the obsessing/not functioning stage. I keep looking at my shortlist of boy names trying to reassure myself that if we hear "boy" it'll be ok!
Good luck with your scan, I hope these next few days pass quickly for you!!


OMG I had a terrible dream last night. I went into labour early and Hudson was born at 30 weeks. It was SOOOOO incredibly real. 30 weeks is on Monday so I'm hoping it's not some kind of sign lol I woke up in tears and sweating. As much as I want this pregnancy to be over, I want Hudson to stay in there until his scheduled birthday!!!

[weeziewoozles]

Good luck with your scan, I hope these next few days pass quickly for you!!


OMG I had a terrible dream last night. I went into labour early and Hudson was born at 30 weeks. It was SOOOOO incredibly real. 30 weeks is on Monday so I'm hoping it's not some kind of sign lol I woke up in tears and sweating. As much as I want this pregnancy to be over, I want Hudson to stay in there until his scheduled birthday!!!

I hope so too! 30 weeks would be scary!

[Praying4Pink]

omg p4p lol they both look exactly the same to me. If I had one I def. wouldn't look and would just ask them or I would be soo lost. The writing it down sounds like a good idea, i don;t know why they would have a problem w/ it:)

Haha Atsaukina I actually thought the same at first but I think it is because it was a close up potty. The smaller one was done 2 days later and there was clearly nothing in between but YES they do look similar. I think the girl one looks like a hamburger and the boy one like a turtle. That's how I always explain it. I think I had been nubsessing and looking at gender parts for so long I knew immediately that she was a girl.

[Praying4Pink]

Good luck with your scan, I hope these next few days pass quickly for you!!


OMG I had a terrible dream last night. I went into labour early and Hudson was born at 30 weeks. It was SOOOOO incredibly real. 30 weeks is on Monday so I'm hoping it's not some kind of sign lol I woke up in tears and sweating. As much as I want this pregnancy to be over, I want Hudson to stay in there until his scheduled birthday!!!

CVD I had a dream that I was in labor also but in my dream it didn't seem early or anything....it was just like it was supposed to be time for Joelle to come. It was pretty graphic though and exactly as I remembered from my son. Yes Hudson needs to stay put!

[Praying4Pink]

Well ladies today is my hospital tour! Super excited to be delivering at this new hospital (new as in new to me) because I have ALWAYS heard great things about them. I have always lived on the North side of our town so I was super excited to move further south and to have that option to deliver at Martin. Are any of you ladies delivering at new hospital locations?

OAN: Anyone ever heard of Aden Anais Muslin Swaddling Wraps? I just won a new pack of 4 for $26.00.

[Jadis]

HopingforSaskia, if you're reading this-I'm crossing my fingers and toes for you!

[heidih1977]

Huge congrats LO123...absolutely thrilled for you....hope you have enjoyed a bit of pink shopping!

Best of luck hoping for!!!

[fourthcanal]

Well, we had the ultrasound this morning! The ultrasound tech was an OB/GYN, an older gentleman, he really knew his stuff and he went into detail describing everything he saw (made me feel more confident in his gender determination, ha). Looks like a healthy baby! :) He told us when not to look, and he left the room to print a picture of the nub shot and label it for us. He was so nice about it, I could tell he had done this before a time or two ;) We could hardly wait, we opened the letter as soon as we got home... and it's a GIRL!!! We are so thrilled! I can hardly believe it, I am just in awe and shock... my mother in law keeps saying she won't believe it until she sees the baby, and that makes me a little nervous, but they are pretty accurate at 20 weeks, right? The doc sure seemed confident. I'll post the potty shot here so you can all see it. Thanks to all of you and GD for your support!

Praying4Pink, I love the Aden and Anais swaddles! They are great light swaddles/stroller covers in the summer, especially if you live somewhere hot like we do (we live in Texas). They get softer as you wash them more too :)

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[cvd]

CVD I had a dream that I was in labor also but in my dream it didn't seem early or anything....it was just like it was supposed to be time for Joelle to come. It was pretty graphic though and exactly as I remembered from my son. Yes Hudson needs to stay put!
Ah yes he does! He still needs to grow! I can vividly remember saying in my dream "He was born at 30 weeks" so I think next week I will be holding my breath until it passes lol.
How was the hospital tour? Do you like it??? I am delivering at the same hospital, I didn't like the nurses at ours, they were so pushy but my OB is known for being the best at c-sections for miles and miles (she also did my last one) so I will have to stick out the pushy nurses!

[cvd]

Well, we had the ultrasound this morning! The ultrasound tech was an OB/GYN, an older gentleman, he really knew his stuff and he went into detail describing everything he saw (made me feel more confident in his gender determination, ha). Looks like a healthy baby! :) He told us when not to look, and he left the room to print a picture of the nub shot and label it for us. He was so nice about it, I could tell he had done this before a time or two ;) We could hardly wait, we opened the letter as soon as we got home... and it's a GIRL!!! We are so thrilled! I can hardly believe it, I am just in awe and shock... my mother in law keeps saying she won't believe it until she sees the baby, and that makes me a little nervous, but they are pretty accurate at 20 weeks, right? The doc sure seemed confident. I'll post the potty shot here so you can all see it. Thanks to all of you and GD for your support!

Praying4Pink, I love the Aden and Anais swaddles! They are great light swaddles/stroller covers in the summer, especially if you live somewhere hot like we do (we live in Texas). They get softer as you wash them more too :)

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How exciting!!! Congrats! I don't know anything about ultrasound pictures but I think at 20 weeks you should be safe and a weenie would be noticeable FOR SURE in that top pic :) hehe

[hopingforsaskia]

Biggest hugest congrats on your girl fourth!! :)

[Violet_]

Love Aden and Anais Muslin Swaddling Wraps!

Congrats on your girl Fourth.

I keep stressing about baby being born preterm too. I was in hospital a couple of nights ago with pains and contractions. I have an irritable uterus and if I take too much on or lift my toddler too much it causes contractions so I'm pretty much on bed rest for the remainder of this pregnancy. Just got to try to take it as easy as possible and say no to a lot of social events. At least I know what is triggering things and know what to do to make sure little girl arrives safely.

[Jadis]

Congratulations to Fourthcanal!! That's fantastic news! Enjoy buying pink, I've been going broke!

[Falling2Grace]

I will be having another out of hospital water birth but if I get transferred for whatever reason it will be to the hospital I had DS1 in. Even though its the same hospital it will seem new bc they remodel and added an addition to the maternity floor.

[Falling2Grace]

Congrats on ur girl fourthcanal!!!

[Maple]

Congratulations Fourth! That is great news : ) And your u/s pic is definitely a girl.. Enjoy some shopping! X

[LO123]

[QUOTE=heidih1977;375800]Huge congrats LO123...absolutely thrilled for you....hope you have enjoyed a bit of pink shopping!
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Thanks so much Heidih. It is still sinking in and I have now started shopping. How are you going? I was thinking the other day I haven't seen you on here much lately (but I have not been on here as much as usual either). I hope you and your little baby boy are doing well.

[LO123]

Fourth, a big congrats. Lots of pink in here at the moment and your potty shot definitely looks like a girl. I got my Ob to check again the other day as I still find it hard to believe. He was like yes it is all girl.... Congrats again so exciting.

[cvd]

Hopingforsaskia - you must be going for your scan soon! Good luck, update us assp

[Pearl327]

Congratulations fourth. Enjoy the pink shopping

I love the Adan & Anais wraps too. An american cousins sent some over to me when DD was born. They are in unisex colours of yellow & green so I will be using them this time too.

[Violet_]

Really hoping that Hopingforsaskia has heard good news. Hope she's okay?

[hopingforsaskia]

I heard boy. I'm not really ok... :(

[Violet_]

Oh sweetheart. My heart aches for you as I know exactly what it feels like. I've just posted a message for you in your ultrasound thread. Right now you are hurting and that's okay, but I promise you will feel better one day and everything will be okay.

[maybeoneday]

Oh hoping, I am so sorry you didn't hear girl and I know how hard that fall is! Give yourself time to get used to the idea and maybe think about some names for him. It has really helped me to give him a name as I feel he is already a part of my family.

Thinking of you. Xx

[jennaesue]

I'm sorry, HopingforSaskia. :( I know how it feels, believe me. Allow yourself time to be sad. I know you'll be fine, but it takes time. *big hugs*

[Atsaukina1]

sorry hoping- I know you felt it was a girl from the beginning. It's so hard when you put your all into a sway and get the opposite result. Like everyone said you will love that lil boy as soon as he is here but I know it must have been a big shock.

[Mrs_P]

Hoping i'm really sorry you didn't hear pink - i remember how crushing that felt with ds3 when my sway failed and i was so sure he'd be a girl since we did everything right. It took me a long time to cope with it but i managed to separate my feelings for him from my desire for a daughter and i was so excited to meet him when the time came. Out of all of my boys he is the biggest mamas boy and gives me kisses every day - i really would not trade him for all the girls in the world

[LO123]

Hoping, I just saw, I am so sorry you didn't hear girl. I hope your doing OK. Thinking of you.

[Praying4Pink]

Well, we had the ultrasound this morning! The ultrasound tech was an OB/GYN, an older gentleman, he really knew his stuff and he went into detail describing everything he saw (made me feel more confident in his gender determination, ha). Looks like a healthy baby! :) He told us when not to look, and he left the room to print a picture of the nub shot and label it for us. He was so nice about it, I could tell he had done this before a time or two ;) We could hardly wait, we opened the letter as soon as we got home... and it's a GIRL!!! We are so thrilled! I can hardly believe it, I am just in awe and shock... my mother in law keeps saying she won't believe it until she sees the baby, and that makes me a little nervous, but they are pretty accurate at 20 weeks, right? The doc sure seemed confident. I'll post the potty shot here so you can all see it. Thanks to all of you and GD for your support!

Praying4Pink, I love the Aden and Anais swaddles! They are great light swaddles/stroller covers in the summer, especially if you live somewhere hot like we do (we live in Texas). They get softer as you wash them more too :)

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Congrats on your daughter fourth! The u/s looks like a girl to me and at 20 weeks I think you can feel pretty confident. I have heard some great things about the A&A swaddles so I am excited to get them...and yes we live in Florida so I am sure they will come in handy.

[Praying4Pink]

Ah yes he does! He still needs to grow! I can vividly remember saying in my dream "He was born at 30 weeks" so I think next week I will be holding my breath until it passes lol.
How was the hospital tour? Do you like it??? I am delivering at the same hospital, I didn't like the nurses at ours, they were so pushy but my OB is known for being the best at c-sections for miles and miles (she also did my last one) so I will have to stick out the pushy nurses!

The hospital tour was great cvd! I am in love with the hospital. I think the nurses will be helpful and encouraging. The have tubs with jacuzzi jets that can be labored in and the feed you immediately after delivery which my old hospital didn't do. I'm pretty excited.

[Maple]

I heard boy. I'm not really ok... :(

Awe so sorry you are hurting Hoping.
Look after yourself and take time to get through it. I hope DH is looking after you too. Big hugs XX

[weeziewoozles]

I heard boy. I'm not really ok... :(

Sorry to hear that Hoping. Thinking of you x

[fourthcanal]

I heard boy. I'm not really ok... :(

Oh Hoping I'm so sorry you didn't hear girl. I hope you are doing okay. Hugs. XX

[Pearl327]

Hoping I am sorry you didn't hear girl. I am sure your new little man will enhance your family in many wonderful ways in the years to come

[hopingforsaskia]

Hey lovelies. Thank you for your kind words. They mean a lot to me. :)

I want to share this here, because I feel like this is the only place I won't be completely judged...

Over this last 3 days I've managed to find the silver lining in having a baby boy added to our clan. I'm in love with the idea of 3 big strong boys loving their mummy... So it is really strange (at least, I didn't expect it..) to feel a sense of denial. I am fine with it if it's a boy (now) but I cannot get rid of that niggle of doubt that is plaguing me. I keep telling people "they said its a boy" or "apparently it's a boy".. And I can't manage to feel comfortable with saying he or him. I'm going to get my naturopath to confirm for me on Monday. I have to be sure before I go ahead and settle on "him" being a boy.

Am I completely nuts?? :(

[weeziewoozles]

Well we're team blue again :( Healthy active baby though so that's great. I'd sort of resigned myself to it but given how long we did frequent release for and how much weight I lost I am surprised. I don't have a nub shot to show you as they don't seem to print those but the boy bits were pretty obvious.

[hopingforsaskia]

Well we're team blue again :( Healthy active baby though so that's great. I'd sort of resigned myself to it but given how long we did frequent release for and how much weight I lost I am surprised. I don't have a nub shot to show you as they don't seem to print those but the boy bits were pretty obvious.

Oh no.. Weezie.. I'm so so sorry.. Obviously I know how you are feeling right now. Cry. As much as you need to. I'm thinking of you xx

[weeziewoozles]

Oh no.. Weezie.. I'm so so sorry.. Obviously I know how you are feeling right now. Cry. As much as you need to. I'm thinking of you xx

Thanks. Bizarrely I don't feel too bad at the moment. I've been busy reviewing our boys' names shortlist in my head. X

[hopingforsaskia]

Thanks. Bizarrely I don't feel too bad at the moment. I've been busy reviewing our boys' names shortlist in my head. X

Well that's fantastic!! Best possible scenario then. :) I'm very pleased for you xx

[heidih1977]

Really sorry hopingfor and weeziewozzles about you both not hearing pink. I can totally relate to how you are feeling at the moment. I am on week 5 after hearing blue again and am really only starting to feel ok about it. I honestly knocked me for six even though I had pessimistically thought from day one it probably is another boy. I am coming around to the idea of meeting this little chap in july but the thought of never having a daughter is what I struggle with most. This pregnancy is really tough. After not showing for the first 20 weeks I have now ballooned and feel massive! It's also not helping that I am already uncomfortable at night and if do too much during the day I pay dearly with back pain and sciatica. I so just want the next 3 months to fly by and him to be out.

You two sound like you are coping well. I still sometimes think hopingfor....maybe they have made a mistake as I really thought it could have a been a girl, but unlike you I saw the 'turtle' so really I am just kidding myself. How amazing would it be for you if they were wrong!!!

[cvd]

Well we're team blue again :( Healthy active baby though so that's great. I'd sort of resigned myself to it but given how long we did frequent release for and how much weight I lost I am surprised. I don't have a nub shot to show you as they don't seem to print those but the boy bits were pretty obvious.
Sorry you didn't hear girl :( but congrats on a healthy baby. Hope you're doing ok :(

[Mrs_P]

Hey lovelies. Thank you for your kind words. They mean a lot to me. :)

I want to share this here, because I feel like this is the only place I won't be completely judged...

Over this last 3 days I've managed to find the silver lining in having a baby boy added to our clan. I'm in love with the idea of 3 big strong boys loving their mummy... So it is really strange (at least, I didn't expect it..) to feel a sense of denial. I am fine with it if it's a boy (now) but I cannot get rid of that niggle of doubt that is plaguing me. I keep telling people "they said its a boy" or "apparently it's a boy".. And I can't manage to feel comfortable with saying he or him. I'm going to get my naturopath to confirm for me on Monday. I have to be sure before I go ahead and settle on "him" being a boy.

Am I completely nuts?? :(

No i felt like this with ds3 - i was so sure he would be a girl, i'd convinced myself caused we'd swayed and everything he would be and all the owt's were there and everything. This time round i still don't think babe is a girl and won't believe it til i see it and will still get it confirmed again at next scan.

You were so sure your little one was a girl its only normal for you to feel that way. I'm glad your in a better place though, it took me a long time to get there. On the other hand i am living testament as to how great three boys are, my third added so much to our family in a way that i never thought was possible or never realised was missing and he is the biggest mamas boy of the lot (in fact a bit worried how he will cope with the baby). The dynamics have changed but for the better in our home. Although its hard knowing now (and i do understand the moms that say they'd rather know at the time as its hard to be disappointed with your baby in your arms) i do think its easier to find out and to have the space to deal with emotions first as its really not about him its about you and something you wanted so badly and i don't think you ever escape GD so its best to confront it before your little one arrives. I was honestly excited by the time by 3rd little man arrived and the fact that he was a boy didn't come into at all - i wanted him and i fell in love with straight away, despite having hit rock bottom a few months before.

I'm sure Saskia will join your family very soon, this little boy just needed you more at the moment (or maybe you need him and don't realise it yet) and i'm sure he will bring you as much joy and love as my little Toby brings me every day x

[atomic sagebrush]

I'm sorry ladies, but happy that babies are healthy.

[weeziewoozles]

I'm sorry ladies, but happy that babies are healthy.

Me too. A mum i was chatting to the other day was sharing her sad story of losing her baby at 33 weeks. I just want him to be healthy and strong and I'll get my girl next time.

[Mrs_P]

weezie i'm sorry you didn't hear pink but glad your little man is doing well. Do you have any pics of him to upload from your scan (or have i missed them) - we seem to see a lot of potty shots but its also nice to see babes to.

I found my gd easier to deal with knowing we had the possibility of a fourth and although i never wanted four kids (and still find that thought shocking) three boys and girl seems to fit and i so can't wait to see our family together - my three little men are amazing and i wouldn't give any of them back for all the girls in the world.

Ps would love to hear your names if/when your ready to share

[weeziewoozles]

weezie i'm sorry you didn't hear pink but glad your little man is doing well. Do you have any pics of him to upload from your scan (or have i missed them) - we seem to see a lot of potty shots but its also nice to see babes to.

I found my gd easier to deal with knowing we had the possibility of a fourth and although i never wanted four kids (and still find that thought shocking) three boys and girl seems to fit and i so can't wait to see our family together - my three little men are amazing and i wouldn't give any of them back for all the girls in the world.

Ps would love to hear your names if/when your ready to share

I know I'll be fine when I get to meet him. Not sure what we'll do next time. Whether we'll try high tech or not. I never dreamt that i wouldn't have a girl at all.

I've some baby pics from the scan so I'll get them on here later on.

RE names I like things like Jasper, Monty, Hugo, Bertie, Victor, Arthur, Xander and Barnaby. Need to run them past DH and see which he likes now! We have Miles and Elliott already :)

[Mrs_P]

I know I'll be fine when I get to meet him. Not sure what we'll do next time. Whether we'll try high tech or not. I never dreamt that i wouldn't have a girl at all.

I've some baby pics from the scan so I'll get them on here later on.

RE names I like things like Jasper, Monty, Hugo, Bertie, Victor, Arthur, Xander and Barnaby. Need to run them past DH and see which he likes now! We have Miles and Elliott already :)

Aw lovely names, it really helped me with ds3 to name him, he became a part of our family right from that moment. Although we struggled with a name - if you have a few you both like why not ask the boys for their opinions thats what we did with ds3, our eldest picked the name (from a selection) and he is so pleased he had that involvement with his brother he always still tells everyone proudly he chose his name - its so sweet and gives them a special little connection

[Falling2Grace]

Big hugs ladies <3 I wish there was more that i could do or say to make you feel better (((HUGS))). Not crazy at all Saskia. You have a broken heart. Dont be afraid to do whatever you feel you need to. <3

[cvd]

Hope you ladies are doing ok :(

We are nearing the end of our list, who is up for a gender scan next?

[hplnvf32]

I'm rarely on here as I have a husband in school and life is crazy busy. My scan is next week. My 3 year old is sure it is a boy. We have never even discussed desires or hopes. I have read that siblings are correct almost all the time. I am convinced it is a boy too. Fingers crossed for healthy. It is really all I care about now.

[maybeoneday]

My 5 year old is still calling the baby 'she' even though I have told him it is a boy. He just told me they got it wrong on the scan! Ah well I guess he will figure it out!

Weezie and hoping, I am glad you are both ok. I am really ok with boy number 3 and I think he will be called Sam when he arrives. I am more struggling with the idea of going for number 4. DH refuses to talk about it until DS3 arrives which is far too sensible for me, I like to plan ahead!

HT is not out of the question but it is soooo expensive and a massive risk that it won't work and you have paid all that money. However, I am not sure i could go natural again as I am convinced I would have another boy!

So Confused! Xx

[weeziewoozles]

My 5 year old is still calling the baby 'she' even though I have told him it is a boy. He just told me they got it wrong on the scan! Ah well I guess he will figure it out!

Weezie and hoping, I am glad you are both ok. I am really ok with boy number 3 and I think he will be called Sam when he arrives. I am more struggling with the idea of going for number 4. DH refuses to talk about it until DS3 arrives which is far too sensible for me, I like to plan ahead!

HT is not out of the question but it is soooo expensive and a massive risk that it won't work and you have paid all that money. However, I am not sure i could go natural again as I amconvinced I would have another boy!

So Confused! Xx

I feel exactly the same about HT. I was pretty confident with my sway so now I feel that I will always get boys unless we do HT. Luckily DH is very supportive so we will probably talk about it a bit as a possible plan for the future to help adjust to this baby being a boy. DS1 said that I should have three girls next!

[Maple]

Well we're team blue again :( Healthy active baby though so that's great. I'd sort of resigned myself to it but given how long we did frequent release for and how much weight I lost I am surprised. I don't have a nub shot to show you as they don't seem to print those but the boy bits were pretty obvious.

Congratulations on your healthy baby! That is fantastic : )
Sorry you didn't hear girl, but it sounds like you have a great attitude and a supportive DH too, so all will be well.
I love your names too, super cute! X

[LO123]

weezie, congrats on your healthy little boy. I am sorry you didn't hear girl especially when you were confident in your sway. I hope you are doing well.

[fourthcanal]

Sorry you didn't hear girl weezie, I'm glad your hubby is supportive and you're doing ok :)

[weeziewoozles]

Sorry you didn't hear girl weezie, I'm glad your hubby is supportive and you're doing ok :)

Thanks. DH is wonderful. I'm not feeling too great right now. I've had trouble sleeping so have been reading up on GD and HT for the past couple of hours. I think we're going to have to get saving as re-reading the sway info I don't see what else we could do to get pink. Wish we could all choose.

[hopingforsaskia]

I think we're going to have to get saving as re-reading the sway info I don't see what else we could do to get pink. Wish we could all choose.

I so totally understand. Big hugs honey xx

[weeziewoozles]

We're treating ourselves to Domino's Pizza tonight as comfort food - any excuse! :)

[cvd]

We're treating ourselves to Domino's Pizza tonight as comfort food - any excuse! :)
MMM!!!! I took chicken breasts out to barbeque but your comment is making me think I'll wait to cook them tomorrow night ;) haha!

[jennaesue]

We're treating ourselves to Domino's Pizza tonight as comfort food - any excuse! :)

I'm sorry you didn't hear what you were hoping for, Weezie. This comment made me smile, though. We ordered pizza for dinner the day we found out about ds4. :) My excuse was to celebrate a healthy baby, but I really just didn't want to make dinner!

[hopingforsaskia]

Hehe. Any excuse for pizza is a valid excuse IMO... ;)

Speaking of food though... I'm starting to pile on weight.. I'm so grossed out by myself. I'm not huge (yet..) but it takes nothing for me to put on a kilo these days. Ew. Hope I'm not a 10 tonner by the time I'm 40weeks... :o

[weeziewoozles]

Hehe. Any excuse for pizza is a valid excuse IMO... ;)

Speaking of food though... I'm starting to pile on weight.. I'm so grossed out by myself. I'm not huge (yet..) but it takes nothing for me to put on a kilo these days. Ew. Hope I'm not a 10 tonner by the time I'm 40weeks... :o

I feel the same. My tummy muscles gave in a couple of weeks ago so although my bump is still so low and small my upper belly is rounded like I'm 7 months gone! I've definitely been putting on weight fast but then being on the LE diet beforehand has probably altered our fat store systems and metabolism. Fingers crossed we don't need to waddle when we're full term! :)

[fourthcanal]

Thanks. DH is wonderful. I'm not feeling too great right now. I've had trouble sleeping so have been reading up on GD and HT for the past couple of hours. I think we're going to have to get saving as re-reading the sway info I don't see what else we could do to get pink. Wish we could all choose.

Oh I'm sorry it's troubling you, I wish we could all choose too. And at least be supported and understood. My husband was cooperative with our sway but didn't hesitate to call me crazy when I was fretting about things... I do hope you feel better soon. At least HT is becoming a more accessible option these days. Enjoy the pizza! Yum. :)

[hopingforsaskia]

I feel the same. My tummy muscles gave in a couple of weeks ago so although my bump is still so low and small my upper belly is rounded like I'm 7 months gone! I've definitely been putting on weight fast but then being on the LE diet beforehand has probably altered our fat store systems and metabolism. Fingers crossed we don't need to waddle when we're full term! :)

Hehe I'm already waddling a little... ;)

[Praying4Pink]

Aww hoping and weezie I am so sorry about you ladies not getting your desired gender but happy that they are both healthy. I was so scared when they told me that something may be wrong with my little girl. Thankfully everything worked out but it could have gone in a very different direction. I know that you both will make great moms to your new little men and they will bring you loads of love and blessings! With that being said take the time to deal with those feelings and know that everything will be ok.

[cvd]

Any babies having hiccups? Hudson has hiccups about 3 times a day! So neat to watch hehe

[Pearl327]

Any babies having hiccups? Hudson has hiccups about 3 times a day! So neat to watch hehe

I can't say that this little man has had them yet but my DD had them all the time. even for the first few months after she was born she would get the hiccups at least 4 times a week.

[Mum23boys]

Morning ladies just checking in - we had our 20 week scan today at 20+4 and all was good - all healthy and he/she had its legs and ankle firmly crossed so no gender clues at all which was good as we have decided not to find out :-)

[Pearl327]

Great to hear everything is going well mum23.

[weeziewoozles]

Second scan pics as requested (they didn't do a nub shot). Cute profile eh? :)

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[Jadis]

So cute, weezie! @cvd-yes, Maggie gets the hiccups every single day!

[Praying4Pink]

Any babies having hiccups? Hudson has hiccups about 3 times a day! So neat to watch hehe

Cvd my son had them a lot in utero and also when he was born but he also developed bad reflux early on. I can't say that Joelle has had them as much. But then again maybe I have just been too busy to notice them or am mistaking them for other activity, lol. Sorry to hear about your rental unit :-(

[Praying4Pink]

Second scan pics as requested (they didn't do a nub shot). Cute profile eh? :)

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Adorable baby weezie!

[Mrs_P]

aw baby weezie is really cute, lovely shot of his face.

glad all's well mum23, do you have any shots to share? as exciting as gender scans are i much prefer the pics of the babes than their potty shots!

[Pearl327]

Hi all. I have been awake half the night with my calf muscle going into cramp. It still feels really tight and that one wrong move will cause it to cramp again. I have never had this before and was wondering if anyone knows the causes or cures bar jumping out of bed to stretch it

[Atsaukina1]

that is all you need to do is STAND ON IT!
I have had that happen w/ 1st 2 pregos adn used to lay in bed rubbing it and then found out all you have to do is jump out of bed adn stand on it. gone-
I think it has to do w/ potassium or some other def. I forget which one.

[Atsaukina1]

looked- says lack of water, potassium,mag, and calcium

[Pearl327]

I must look into some coconut water so. Cos I am definitely not lacking in calcium magnesium or water intake. It is the first time I have had one and it must have been really strong as my right calf is still tender nearly 8hrs later. Or maybe I over stretched it

[cvd]

Hi all. I have been awake half the night with my calf muscle going into cramp. It still feels really tight and that one wrong move will cause it to cramp again. I have never had this before and was wondering if anyone knows the causes or cures bar jumping out of bed to stretch it
Sorry to hear Pearl, I hear those are pretty common, I haven't had it before so I can't offer any tips but just hope it gets better soon! Us pregnant mama's need our SLEEP!

[Atsaukina1]

Pearl next tiem it happens really try to stand on it I mean literally jump out of bed as soon as it hits:) Coconut water does have tons of potassium so very good to drink anyways:)

[heidih1977]

Hi Pearl,

I suffered from leg cramps in first two pregnancies on and off...they are horrendous and tend to come on at night when you go to bed and want to sleep. In order to avoid them in this pregnancy I am taking 300mg of mag every evening and so far so good. That's what my doctor recommended anyway. Three or so weeks then before due date you are supposed to stop as mag as it can interfere with contractions. I am having a planned c section so I will be taking it right up to my c section date! Hope you get some relief soon!

[cvd]

Hi Pearl,

I suffered from leg cramps in first two pregnancies on and off...they are horrendous and tend to come on at night when you go to bed and want to sleep. In order to avoid them in this pregnancy I am taking 300mg of mag every evening and so far so good. That's what my doctor recommended anyway. Three or so weeks then before due date you are supposed to stop as mag as it can interfere with contractions. I am having a planned c section so I will be taking it right up to my c section date! Hope you get some relief soon!

Hey Heidi sorry to butt in! Have you got your csection date yet? How come you are having a planned one too? 53 days left till mine!

[Justjessica]

Hi all. I have been awake half the night with my calf muscle going into cramp. It still feels really tight and that one wrong move will cause it to cramp again. I have never had this before and was wondering if anyone knows the causes or cures bar jumping out of bed to stretch it

Ouch, I had that in the first two pregnancies and it really hurts. My dr said mineral imbalance too. It used to leave my legs bruised for a day or two after. Hope it stops soon.

[Pearl327]

Thanks ladies. I was cramp free last night so I hope it was a one off thing

[Praying4Pink]

Hey Heidi sorry to butt in! Have you got your csection date yet? How come you are having a planned one too? 53 days left till mine!

Hey cvd how are you feeling doll? Not much longer before baby Hudson gets here! 53 days?!? That's like a month and a couple of weeks. Wowza! So excited for you!

[heidih1977]

Hi CVD,

I am having a planned one because I had one with the other two boys too. I tried both times to give birth naturally but both times in labour they didn't move into the birth canal. All those hours of contractions for nothing! So this time around my OB said I should go for a planned which suits me. I personally never have to experience a contraction again (and the epidural didn't work both times so I have no pain relief fall back!). Will be meeting the head doc in the hospital in a few weeks to get a date. I am guessing maybe a week or two before due date of the 9th July...so maybe a june baby! I personally don't find c sections a walk in the park either, but it is the way it is.

Gosh less than 53 days till yours...that's no time away. I must say I am dreading the last 3 months of pregnancy! I am small so I get a massive tummy by the end of it! Hope you are keeping well and not too stressed about your rental issue.

[Bama Belle]

Hi everyone! Sorry, I've been away from the boards for awhile. My mom was very sick, then passed away. I started having contractions and have been on bedrest. Finally got over all that stress and went on a mini vacation. I am so glad to be home! I have missed so much on here and I have a bunch of pages to read!

[Mommyof3boys]

Hi everyone! Sorry, I've been away from the boards for awhile. My mom was very sick, then passed away. I started having contractions and have been on bedrest. Finally got over all that stress and went on a mini vacation. I am so glad to be home! I have missed so much on here and I have a bunch of pages to read!

I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I am glad that you were able to get away on a mini vacation though I'm sure that it was good for the healing process.

[Mommyof3boys]

I'm going in for an ultrasound today due to my extra large uterus size. My family has joked that we are going to find out it is twin boys. That would be quite a shocker. I'm pretty confident that we are just having a big baby. He was almost 1/2 a pound bigger than expected at my 21 week scan and I highly doubt that there could have been another big baby hiding in there undetected.

On a side note has anyone else had children 6+ years apart? I'm wondering what I should expect when it comes to the delivery. My first was awful afterwards with lots of stitches and it took a long time to heal, but the other two were fine, but I had 3 deliveries in 5 years. I'm sure this baby is going to be bigger (my last was 8 lb 15.3 oz and short 19.5 in.). My MIL said it would be more like my first because it has been so long but I'm hoping that is not true and she is only saying it because she doesn't like me. Does anyone have any experience with this and know what I should expect?

[cvd]

Hey cvd how are you feeling doll? Not much longer before baby Hudson gets here! 53 days?!? That's like a month and a couple of weeks. Wowza! So excited for you!
Hey Praying! Feeling ok, not liking the third trimester AT ALL, my fatigue is back in full swing, soo uncomfortable already and I am having crazy mood swings - I go from being happy to RAGING with anger in about 3 seconds lol. Yes only 50 days now! Can't wait, I am sooo excited! How are you feeling?? How's things going?

[cvd]

Hi CVD,

I am having a planned one because I had one with the other two boys too. I tried both times to give birth naturally but both times in labour they didn't move into the birth canal. All those hours of contractions for nothing! So this time around my OB said I should go for a planned which suits me. I personally never have to experience a contraction again (and the epidural didn't work both times so I have no pain relief fall back!). Will be meeting the head doc in the hospital in a few weeks to get a date. I am guessing maybe a week or two before due date of the 9th July...so maybe a june baby! I personally don't find c sections a walk in the park either, but it is the way it is.

Gosh less than 53 days till yours...that's no time away. I must say I am dreading the last 3 months of pregnancy! I am small so I get a massive tummy by the end of it! Hope you are keeping well and not too stressed about your rental issue.
Ah yes that's the same issue that I had with my first and landed me with a c-section. Sorry you couldn't have that natural birth either time :( I had the choice for Hudson but chose to go ahead with the c-section again. Getting your date will be so exciting! Let us know once you do :)

[cvd]

Hi everyone! Sorry, I've been away from the boards for awhile. My mom was very sick, then passed away. I started having contractions and have been on bedrest. Finally got over all that stress and went on a mini vacation. I am so glad to be home! I have missed so much on here and I have a bunch of pages to read!
Soo sorry for your loss. Hope everything is going better for you now!!!

[OneLastDream]

I'm going in for an ultrasound today due to my extra large uterus size. My family has joked that we are going to find out it is twin boys. That would be quite a shocker. I'm pretty confident that we are just having a big baby. He was almost 1/2 a pound bigger than expected at my 21 week scan and I highly doubt that there could have been another big baby hiding in there undetected.

On a side note has anyone else had children 6+ years apart? I'm wondering what I should expect when it comes to the delivery. My first was awful afterwards with lots of stitches and it took a long time to heal, but the other two were fine, but I had 3 deliveries in 5 years. I'm sure this baby is going to be bigger (my last was 8 lb 15.3 oz and short 19.5 in.). My MIL said it would be more like my first because it has been so long but I'm hoping that is not true and she is only saying it because she doesn't like me. Does anyone have any experience with this and know what I should expect?

Hi I had 4.5 years between 2 and 3 and it was a lot quicker than number 1. I think once you have hd a baby that's it - it won't ever be as bad as the first I.e crowning of head etc because in my experience once that's stretched it's never quite the same!!! Ds1 took 36 hours but didn't hurt loads until last hour then I had re occurring nightmares about the crowning o the head lol!!! Ds2 long story but 4-6 cm dilated for 4 weeks but when he was born it was in 2 hours. It hurt more because he was back to back and 10lb but lot quicker. Ds3 had much more intense pain but was relatively quick. Nothing has compared to the first. Ignore your MIL - it's the head size and shoulder size that matters the most xx good luck at your scan - let us know how you get on x

[OneLastDream]

Hi everyone! Sorry, I've been away from the boards for awhile. My mom was very sick, then passed away. I started having contractions and have been on bedrest. Finally got over all that stress and went on a mini vacation. I am so glad to be home! I have missed so much on here and I have a bunch of pages to read!

So sorry to hear about your mum x sending hugs x

[OneLastDream]

CVD so sorry you are feeling tired etc again xx I don't post much now as still really down but I still lurk!!! 50 days will be gone in a flash x

[Praying4Pink]

Hi everyone! Sorry, I've been away from the boards for awhile. My mom was very sick, then passed away. I started having contractions and have been on bedrest. Finally got over all that stress and went on a mini vacation. I am so glad to be home! I have missed so much on here and I have a bunch of pages to read!

So sorry to hear about your dear mom Bama. I am praying for you to have continued strength during this time. Yay for the mini vaca. How long are you on bed rest for? Take care of yourself doll.

[Praying4Pink]

Hey Praying! Feeling ok, not liking the third trimester AT ALL, my fatigue is back in full swing, soo uncomfortable already and I am having crazy mood swings - I go from being happy to RAGING with anger in about 3 seconds lol. Yes only 50 days now! Can't wait, I am sooo excited! How are you feeling?? How's things going?

You know cvd I am feeling pretty blah myself in the 3rd tri. I am certainly more cranky these days and every little thing is getting on my nerves. Baby is getting pretty heavy and it is making me ache in places I forgot I had, lol. I am just passing the time by reading up on breastfeeding since the first time was an epic fail! I really like learning about things so it keeps me calm and relaxed to read. I am 29 weeks this week so only 11 weeks to go for me.

Excitement for me this week: Glucose screening on Wednesday, Pediatrician Consult on Wednesday, and Baby Care Class on Thursday!

[Mommyof3boys]

I just got back from my ultrasound. They didn't give us any pictures though because we just had one 6 weeks ago. The baby is big weighing in at over 3lbs already, but looks very healthy. I on the other hand have a gall bladder that is acting up so I have to cut as much fat and fried foods out of my diet as possible. I love salads and we don't eat much red meat and I fry nothing so it shouldn't be too hard I just need to avoid eating out. The doctor has already mentioned my weight loss though so I wonder what watching what I eat is going to do because up until now I have ate whatever I wanted and still managed to lose 6lbs.

[cvd]

You know cvd I am feeling pretty blah myself in the 3rd tri. I am certainly more cranky these days and every little thing is getting on my nerves. Baby is getting pretty heavy and it is making me ache in places I forgot I had, lol. I am just passing the time by reading up on breastfeeding since the first time was an epic fail! I really like learning about things so it keeps me calm and relaxed to read. I am 29 weeks this week so only 11 weeks to go for me.

Excitement for me this week: Glucose screening on Wednesday, Pediatrician Consult on Wednesday, and Baby Care Class on Thursday!
Ah gotta love being cranky eh? I was also just saying to my DH how baby feels a lot heavier now, and LOWER - oh my goodness, he is definitely way lower now!! Good luck with all your upcoming things this week, good to see you are keeping busy! I just have my prenatal check up Friday :)

[cvd]

CVD so sorry you are feeling tired etc again xx I don't post much now as still really down but I still lurk!!! 50 days will be gone in a flash x

Aw sorry to hear you are still really down, hope you're doing we'll otherwise! Nice to see you pop in :)

[Maple]

Hi everyone! Sorry, I've been away from the boards for awhile. My mom was very sick, then passed away. I started having contractions and have been on bedrest. Finally got over all that stress and went on a mini vacation. I am so glad to be home! I have missed so much on here and I have a bunch of pages to read!

Oh Bama - you have had a tough time! So sorry to hear of your Mum passing, that is awful. I hope you feel good after your vacation. Must look after yourself! XX

[heidih1977]

So sorry to hear about your mum Bama. Gosh there is never a good time, but being pregnant makes it all the more worse. Thinking of you and wishing you lots of strength to get through this difficult time.

CVD sorry the last trimester is tough. I dread the last two months. With my second I was crippled with pelvic pain...so so awful. Hope I manage to avoid it this time. I did pilates between the second one and this and really noticed a difference in my stomach and back muscles so I hope that helps somewhat. Hopefully the weeks will race in and may will be here before you know it. I hope to get a c section date end of june!

[Falling2Grace]

Heidi- do you have any suggestions for prenatal Pilates? Im not so keen on yoga (hurts my wrists and knees). But i fancy Pilates, just havn't found a prenatal one yet.

Bama- my condolences *HUGS* I can't imagine. Hope you find peace, somehow.

CVD- you are nearly to the end! It's getting so close! I hope the time goes through quickly since 3rd tri can be tough.

AFM- i had my 20 week u/s today...im happy to report that baby girl didn't grow a hotdog! LOL (I was so worried they were wrong at 16 weeks since she was hiding her bits and so little). But no hiding this time! The tech was hilarious "Oh! Yep! Thats a Vagina alright! Yep!" LOL

[Praying4Pink]

Ah gotta love being cranky eh? I was also just saying to my DH how baby feels a lot heavier now, and LOWER - oh my goodness, he is definitely way lower now!! Good luck with all your upcoming things this week, good to see you are keeping busy! I just have my prenatal check up Friday :)

LOL I am sure the hubby isn't too thrilled with my new attitude. I just keep reminding him that I am in my 3rd Tri and that I am NOT going to be all rainbows and flowers. Today I have had 5 or 6 people tell me that I don't look like I am going to make it until June 20th. Gee thanks, lol. Hey prenatal appointments are still pretty exciting cvd. I am starting my 2 week checks now so that should be interesting.

[Praying4Pink]

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[Justjessica]

Oh Bama that's such sad news, sorry to hear that.

Onelastdream - sorry to hear you have been down. It's good that you are still lurking though!

CVD - wishing you a speedy third tri

Mommyof3 - hope that clears up soon. Doesn't sound fun.

A big hi to everyone else and congrats on bundles of pink and blue.

[cvd]

LOL I am sure the hubby isn't too thrilled with my new attitude. I just keep reminding him that I am in my 3rd Tri and that I am NOT going to be all rainbows and flowers. Today I have had 5 or 6 people tell me that I don't look like I am going to make it until June 20th. Gee thanks, lol. Hey prenatal appointments are still pretty exciting cvd. I am starting my 2 week checks now so that should be interesting.

Ah I HATE comments like that. Smile and nod Lol! I actually have been so grumpy I do everything to avoid people. Poor DH. He gets it pretty bad too. With all this recent stress and bad moods I did indulge in some retail therapy eek - I bought a Coach baby bag, so pretty! It did brighten my mood hehe
This appt was 4 weeks apart, I wonder if my next will be booked 2 or 4 weeks since I'm having a csection. Guess ill find out Friday!
AWESOME pictures Praying. So cute and fun! I like the painting one :) good idea! I wish I had tank top weather here :(

[cvd]

Oh Bama that's such sad news, sorry to hear that.

Onelastdream - sorry to hear you have been down. It's good that you are still lurking though!

CVD - wishing you a speedy third tri

Mommyof3 - hope that clears up soon. Doesn't sound fun.

A big hi to everyone else and congrats on bundles of pink and blue.

Thanks justjessica - how are you feeling these days? Hope all is well!

[Jadis]

P4P-your photos are fab, you look beautiful!

CVD-you're not the only one wishing for tank top weather, I'm in hamilton and we had snow on and off all day today! Mother nature is punking us!

Bama-I'm really sorry to hear about your mom, I can't imagine. So sorry.

AFM, I'm finally better from the worst sinus infection and bronchitis I've ever had. I won't forget the agony of that any time soon! I'm now officially in the 3rd tri and I'm seeing my midwives every 2 weeks now. Eeeeek! This is going so fast! Hope you're all well!

[Pearl327]

Bama I am so sorry to hear about your mum. I hope you are looking after yourself

P4P your photos are fabulous and don't worry too much about the comments. They are more to do with other peoples issues. My boss keeps telling me that I look ready to pop already. She only has one DD that she had at 26 weeks due to preterm labour. She said it was too scary to go through that again so I think she may be a little bit jealous of my fabulous bump and healthy pregnancy 😜

[Praying4Pink]

Ah I HATE comments like that. Smile and nod Lol! I actually have been so grumpy I do everything to avoid people. Poor DH. He gets it pretty bad too. With all this recent stress and bad moods I did indulge in some retail therapy eek - I bought a Coach baby bag, so pretty! It did brighten my mood hehe
This appt was 4 weeks apart, I wonder if my next will be booked 2 or 4 weeks since I'm having a csection. Guess ill find out Friday!
AWESOME pictures Praying. So cute and fun! I like the painting one :) good idea! I wish I had tank top weather here :(

Cvd hilarious about the coach diaper bag! I told hubby about 3 weeks ago that I wanted one as my birthday/push present, lol. Now I just have to find a style that I like. Yeah the midwife told me just to be careful with my weight gain. She said it is most likely due to the fact that I lost a lot of weight right before I became pregnant. Suppose they just don't want me to have a huge baby.

Funny about the tank top weather too because it was actually pretty chilly that day. Remember the whole beach fiasco? I just wore a tank top because I didn't want to try to find something else to match the boys, lol. But now in Florida it is in the 80's so I am pulling out my sleeveless clothes.

[cvd]

Cvd hilarious about the coach diaper bag! I told hubby about 3 weeks ago that I wanted one as my birthday/push present, lol. Now I just have to find a style that I like. Yeah the midwife told me just to be careful with my weight gain. She said it is most likely due to the fact that I lost a lot of weight right before I became pregnant. Suppose they just don't want me to have a huge baby.

Funny about the tank top weather too because it was actually pretty chilly that day. Remember the whole beach fiasco? I just wore a tank top because I didn't want to try to find something else to match the boys, lol. But now in Florida it is in the 80's so I am pulling out my sleeveless clothes.

Oh goodness that is really too funny!! This is the one I got:
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It's B-E-A-UTIFUL lol!! I kept my eye out for when it when on clearance though, definitely wasn't paying 398+tax! Let me know which one you end up choosing!
They are concerned about your weight gain?? It's so hard to watch it I find, my doc has mentioned mine a couple times too, I've gained 35lbs so far. Oh right right, I remember that issue well at least you braved the cold cause the pics look great!

[Praying4Pink]

Thanks pearl and Jadis! I don't feel like I look fab but if you ladies insist, lol. I just finished my glucose screen and boy was that a sugar rush! I came back home and drank some water and I feel much better. I am getting ready to meet the new pediatrician at noon so I'm pretty excited. Switching because they have evening and weekend hours and they come highly recommended by two friends of mine. We were beginning to not like the new doctor at our current practice so it was time anyway.

Oh yeah...cvd I would have thought you would already be doing the every 2 week thing but hey as long as you are progressing nicely then I suppose it isn't necessary. I just like to go so I can find out how big Joelle has grown and to hear her heart of course :-) I would imagine you will probably start going every 2 weeks and then every week beginning at 36 weeks?

[cvd]

P4P-your photos are fab, you look beautiful!

CVD-you're not the only one wishing for tank top weather, I'm in hamilton and we had snow on and off all day today! Mother nature is punking us!

Bama-I'm really sorry to hear about your mom, I can't imagine. So sorry.

AFM, I'm finally better from the worst sinus infection and bronchitis I've ever had. I won't forget the agony of that any time soon! I'm now officially in the 3rd tri and I'm seeing my midwives every 2 weeks now. Eeeeek! This is going so fast! Hope you're all well!

Ah yes! I'm an hour east Toronto and we had snow too yesterday!!! My husband even got stuck in traffic cause of a car accident on his way to work yesterday! At least today is nicer. I took my snow tires off a week ago, SO NO MORE!!! Hehe. How are you feeling?? Glad to hear you're getting better!

[BabyCakesTor]

Hi I had 4.5 years between 2 and 3 and it was a lot quicker than number 1. I think once you have hd a baby that's it - it won't ever be as bad as the first I.e crowning of head etc because in my experience once that's stretched it's never quite the same!!! Ds1 took 36 hours but didn't hurt loads until last hour then I had re occurring nightmares about the crowning o the head lol!!! Ds2 long story but 4-6 cm dilated for 4 weeks but when he was born it was in 2 hours. It hurt more because he was back to back and 10lb but lot quicker. Ds3 had much more intense pain but was relatively quick. Nothing has compared to the first. Ignore your MIL - it's the head size and shoulder size that matters the most xx good luck at your scan - let us know how you get on x

There was a 8 year difference between DS2 & DS3. Labor was not too bad. Recovery was a bit harder, hurt a lot more. dS2 was 7.6lbs and 20 1/2 in labor was 26 1/2 hours no epidural and DS3 was 9.11lbs and 22 3/4 inch. Labor was 14 1/2 hours actively, I was having contractions 7-8 min apart for 3 weeks before they finally induced me. I also had a very rough pregnancy with DS3 -Polyhydramnios, major swelling (so bad i couldn't walk cuz it felt Like my feet were gonna burst) and some hypertension...DS3 has a different father than my first two.You're body remembers what to do and I truly believe that. But just like every pregnancy is different, so is every labor & delivery. My Dr reassured me that it doesn't matter if its 20 years or 9 months between pregnancies, you're body knows and remembers. He was even worried I would have a really quick labor. Try not to stress or listen to anyone other than your OB, everyone is different :)

[Justjessica]

Thanks justjessica - how are you feeling these days? Hope all is well!
Thanks Hun! Trying to take life at a slower pace after running in heels and landing on the bump the other week. The baby is fine but I don't want another telling off from the midwives about my behaviour - they are scary! :prof::hide:

Fabulous bag btw

[Justjessica]

AFM, I'm finally better from the worst sinus infection and bronchitis I've ever had. I won't forget the agony of that any time soon! I'm now officially in the 3rd tri and I'm seeing my midwives every 2 weeks now. Eeeeek! This is going so fast! Hope you're all well!
Sounds painful - glad you are better!

[Praying4Pink]

Oh goodness that is really too funny!! This is the one I got:
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It's B-E-A-UTIFUL lol!! I kept my eye out for when it when on clearance though, definitely wasn't paying 398+tax! Let me know which one you end up choosing!
They are concerned about your weight gain?? It's so hard to watch it I find, my doc has mentioned mine a couple times too, I've gained 35lbs so far. Oh right right, I remember that issue well at least you braved the cold cause the pics look great!

LOVE IT cvd. I am bouncing between three styles. 2 are the same as yours but different colors.

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Yep they are concerned but I wonder if she is measuring big. The midwife didn't say but she just mentioned my 40 pound gain and I guess because I have 11 weeks to go at a pound a week...she is concerned. She did mention that it is likely due to my massive weight loss right before getting pregnant.

[Praying4Pink]

Thanks Hun! Trying to take life at a slower pace after running in heels and landing on the bump the other week. The baby is fine but I don't want another telling off from the midwives about my behaviour - they are scary! :prof::hide:

Fabulous bag btw

Jessica yes dear you must be careful. I have limited myself to wearing only wedge shoes and flats. I am even getting the eye from my hubby and friends about the wedge shoes. So relieved to hear that the baby is okay. Yes hun those midwives are quite scary :nono: :nails:

[cvd]

LOVE IT cvd. I am bouncing between three styles. 2 are the same as yours but different colors.

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Yep they are concerned but I wonder if she is measuring big. The midwife didn't say but she just mentioned my 40 pound gain and I guess because I have 11 weeks to go at a pound a week...she is concerned. She did mention that it is likely due to my massive weight loss right before getting pregnant.
Oh goodness, I had to have a good chuckle here - I literally was seconds away from buying that red one!!! Then DH chimed in "Um if we are paying that much money for a bag that I have to carry too, I don't want something colourful." LOL that limited my options. It's a super nice style! LOVE all the pockets, and it looks great. If I was having a girl I probably would have bought a bright pink one regardless of what DH said heheh.

[cvd]

Thanks Hun! Trying to take life at a slower pace after running in heels and landing on the bump the other week. The baby is fine but I don't want another telling off from the midwives about my behaviour - they are scary! :prof::hide:

Fabulous bag btw

Ah sooo glad you are okay and baby is too! You're so brave! I'm clumsy just in my ugg boots lol!

[LO123]

Ladies you are making me very jealous with these bags. Unfortunately in Australia they are super expensive, maybe I should look at ordering my on line...... got me thinking now.

[LO123]

Just looked at Coach bags on line and not as expensive as I thought..... shopping here I come....

[Maple]

LOVE IT cvd. I am bouncing between three styles. 2 are the same as yours but different colors.

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Yep they are concerned but I wonder if she is measuring big. The midwife didn't say but she just mentioned my 40 pound gain and I guess because I have 11 weeks to go at a pound a week...she is concerned. She did mention that it is likely due to my massive weight loss right before getting pregnant.

I like the bottom one, style and colour! X

[weeziewoozles]

Any UK mums looking for cool bags, do look at Mia Tui bags. They're really cool. The lady who designs them started the business a few years ago as she couldn't find bags that fitted being a working mum. Apparently she went to Asia somewhere and set up a relationship with a small factory getting them to make them. They have removable sections and waterproof bits and all sorts inside. I think they're very cool and look smart and don't break the bank! I'm just choosing the colour! In fact I might get two!

[Bama Belle]

So sorry to hear about your dear mom Bama. I am praying for you to have continued strength during this time. Yay for the mini vaca. How long are you on bed rest for? Take care of yourself doll.

Thank you everyone for the well wishes.

I was only on bedrest for 3 1/2 weeks, although I'm still resting every chance I get because I don't want to end up in the hospital.

[Bama Belle]

AFM- i had my 20 week u/s today...im happy to report that baby girl didn't grow a hotdog! LOL (I was so worried they were wrong at 16 weeks since she was hiding her bits and so little). But no hiding this time! The tech was hilarious "Oh! Yep! Thats a Vagina alright! Yep!" LOL

:rofl: This is so so funny!

[Bama Belle]

I failed my 1 hour glucose test and have to go back next week for the 3 hour test.:worry: I just don't like sitting still for that long. My appointments are now two weeks apart. I have to pre-admit in the hospital next week and take the tour. I have a date for my c-section but it has not been confirmed with the hospital yet. My little girl will be here on June 21st, if not before! Wow, time is passing so quickly! We haven't even decided on a name yet. :oops: However, I have started to pack my hospital bag because I don't think I will make it to the end of June. Anyone else pack a bag yet?

[cvd]

I failed my 1 hour glucose test and have to go back next week for the 3 hour test.:worry: I just don't like sitting still for that long. My appointments are now two weeks apart. I have to pre-admit in the hospital next week and take the tour. I have a date for my c-section but it has not been confirmed with the hospital yet. My little girl will be here on June 21st, if not before! Wow, time is passing so quickly! We haven't even decided on a name yet. :oops: However, I have started to pack my hospital bag because I don't think I will make it to the end of June. Anyone else pack a bag yet?
Ah sorry to hear you failed the test, I dread the 1 hour so I hope the 3 hour passes quick for you!!
June 21st is my DS1's birthday, that'd be a good day - the first day of summer :) You're already at 2 week appts too?? I'm not! And yes my hospital bag has been packed for about month, I just like to get things done :)



- I had my prenatal check-up this morning and my next appt is in 3 weeks and it will be my LAST appt before surgery, she says we will do all the paperwork then!!!! (She said because of my health and how baby is growing she probably won't need to see me again before csection).I can't believe my next appointment will be my LAST check-up before Hudson is here (if everything stays going so well of course lol). She also said baby is growing fabulously!!! She thinks 8lbs by my c-section! I have gained 37lbs so I'm over the "recommended" gain but I'm not bothered, I eat healthy as a horse so it's just meant to be that way. I'm starting to get nervous/excited/scared/anxious!!!! Booking my last prenatal has really made things seem a lot more real. 46 MORE DAYS!!! :cheer:

[Praying4Pink]

I failed my 1 hour glucose test and have to go back next week for the 3 hour test.:worry: I just don't like sitting still for that long. My appointments are now two weeks apart. I have to pre-admit in the hospital next week and take the tour. I have a date for my c-section but it has not been confirmed with the hospital yet. My little girl will be here on June 21st, if not before! Wow, time is passing so quickly! We haven't even decided on a name yet. :oops: However, I have started to pack my hospital bag because I don't think I will make it to the end of June. Anyone else pack a bag yet?

Awww Bama I'm sorry dear. My co worker failed her one hour also but she did fine during the 3 hour. It's the waiting that is the part that kills you. I did mine Wednesday but I won't have results until next Tuesday. The nurse said if they don't call then I am good to go. I already pre registered but I have to pay a $750 co pay before delivery so I am working on that. I already did the tour too and my son loved it! He keeps asking if we are going to the "hos-pickle". Too hilarious. My due date is the 20th so it will be interesting to see how close we are. I think my little girl is coming before June 20th though. And yes the hospital bag is packed. I did it over the spring break, lol.

[Praying4Pink]

Oh goodness, I had to have a good chuckle here - I literally was seconds away from buying that red one!!! Then DH chimed in "Um if we are paying that much money for a bag that I have to carry too, I don't want something colourful." LOL that limited my options. It's a super nice style! LOVE all the pockets, and it looks great. If I was having a girl I probably would have bought a bright pink one regardless of what DH said heheh.

cvd initially I was going to get a pink and khaki one but I kind of felt if I was going to get this as a birthday/push present then I should be able to wear it as a purse later once the baby get's older. Even so, I love the pink style (at the bottom) but don't know if I am thrilled about the design. I like the design of your bag and I have also heard and read great things about the size, space, functionality, etc...

[Justjessica]

Ah sooo glad you are okay and baby is too! You're so brave! I'm clumsy just in my ugg boots lol!

I don't know about brave - it was definitely foolish! I never wear heels in pregnancy normally as it's really bad for my SPD but I had to go to a funeral and I only had one pair of black trousers that fitted but they are really long without heels on. So I thought it would be ok for a couple of hours and I didn't want to trip over as they were too long and managed to trip in heels instead! Ah well, I won't be wearing heels again now this pregnancy. Lesson learnt.

[Mommyof3boys]

I can't believe it is time to start working on packin hospital bags already. I haven't even done anything to get ready for the baby yet. We do not even own a carseat, stroller, swing, diaper bag or any diapers yet. I guess I better get busy. I did make a list of all of the things I needed to do and buy before the baby comes but then I lost the list so I'm back to square one.

[hplnvf03]

I know I am not on here much but I had my 20 week ultrasound and we are having a healthy baby girl! I was so sure it was a boy--everything pointed to a boy and I will no longer believe that conceiving on the day of O will lead to a boy, that a low heart rate means boy, that dreams are accurate, that a different pregnancy means a different sex, etc etc. Not that I believed all those things but all OWTs pointed to a boy while I passed the time. You just never know!

[hplnvf03]

Also, I conceived 2 weeks after a chemical pregnancy. I had more CM than ever and a higher sex drive with multiple O's during my fertile time. We dtd 2 days before O and again on O day...I really just wanted to know I was carrying a healthy baby but the girl news was an added bonus! Hope you all are well!

[Butterfly Spirit]

I know I am not on here much but I had my 20 week ultrasound and we are having a healthy baby girl! I was so sure it was a boy--everything pointed to a boy and I will no longer believe that conceiving on the day of O will lead to a boy, that a low heart rate means boy, that dreams are accurate, that a different pregnancy means a different sex, etc etc. Not that I believed all those things but all OWTs pointed to a boy while I passed the time. You just never know!


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[LO123]

Congrats hplnvf, what wonderful news. I know what you mean I had total boy timing and frequency and am also having a girl. I was so sure they would say boy I couldn't believe it. Still can't. Enjoy....

[Maple]

I failed my 1 hour glucose test and have to go back next week for the 3 hour test.:worry: I just don't like sitting still for that long. My appointments are now two weeks apart. I have to pre-admit in the hospital next week and take the tour. I have a date for my c-section but it has not been confirmed with the hospital yet. My little girl will be here on June 21st, if not before! Wow, time is passing so quickly! We haven't even decided on a name yet. :oops: However, I have started to pack my hospital bag because I don't think I will make it to the end of June. Anyone else pack a bag yet?

Ah a 3 hr wait - how boring! I hope it goes well this time for you.

I have been told to pack my bag, but have not yet. Thanks for the reminder - I will get onto it!

I will be induced at around 36 wks - 9th June, unless the girls come naturally before that date, which Im told is a 50% chance with twins, especially identical sharing a placenta.. So close, I'm not ready!

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[Maple]

I know I am not on here much but I had my 20 week ultrasound and we are having a healthy baby girl! I was so sure it was a boy--everything pointed to a boy and I will no longer believe that conceiving on the day of O will lead to a boy, that a low heart rate means boy, that dreams are accurate, that a different pregnancy means a different sex, etc etc. Not that I believed all those things but all OWTs pointed to a boy while I passed the time. You just never know!

Big congratulations Hp! Enjoy X

[Jadis]

Huge Congratulations, Hp! That's wonderful news!

[Praying4Pink]

I know I am not on here much but I had my 20 week ultrasound and we are having a healthy baby girl! I was so sure it was a boy--everything pointed to a boy and I will no longer believe that conceiving on the day of O will lead to a boy, that a low heart rate means boy, that dreams are accurate, that a different pregnancy means a different sex, etc etc. Not that I believed all those things but all OWTs pointed to a boy while I passed the time. You just never know!

Congrats hp! Same with me. I usually just say I had a failed boy sway because I really did sway for a boy but it was unintentional. We have some fertility issues so we were just trying to get pregnant. So thrilled we got pregnant and we are having a girl. Still can't believe it either!!!

[Praying4Pink]

Well ladies I received a call Friday from my midwife. She scared the crap out of me because they said they would only call if I failed my 1 hour GD test. Well I passed but I am severely anemic and I have pica. I knew I had pica because I crave ice that taste like the freezer and I am having smelling cravings (again the freezer). I have to take iron supps 3 times a day on top of the prenatal and consume red meat!

Not really thrilled about the extra pills but whatever. Started child care class on this past Thursday. It was interesting. Do any of you ladies go to prenatal classes? They allow us to purchase a car seat for $20 when we complete the series which I think is awesome!

[cvd]

Well ladies I received a call Friday from my midwife. She scared the crap out of me because they said they would only call if I failed my 1 hour GD test. Well I passed but I am severely anemic and I have pica. I knew I had pica because I crave ice that taste like the freezer and I am having smelling cravings (again the freezer). I have to take iron supps 3 times a day on top of the prenatal and consume red meat!

Not really thrilled about the extra pills but whatever. Started child care class on this past Thursday. It was interesting. Do any of you ladies go to prenatal classes? They allow us to purchase a car seat for $20 when we complete the series which I think is awesome!

Ah sorry to hear about the anemia and extra pills but glad you passed your glucose test! We did prenatal classes with my first but didn't with this one (just way too busy)! That car seat incentive is great, we don't have anything like that here!

[Jadis]

Ah, sorry to hear you're anemic but you'll feel so much better once you're on the iron supplements. You must be feeling really tired! I was anemic with DS2 but, strangely, not with this one.

Has the nesting kicked in for anyone else? I've cleaned out 3 closets this week, tossing out 3 full garbage bags worth of crap. Next, I'm cleaning out my laundry room. That'll be a big job!

Anyone have any tips for moving your kid from the crib into the toddler bed? We brought the toddler bed upstairs but DS2 refused to lay down in it. He just stared at it, started to cry and made us put the mattress back in his crib for tonight. He doesn't seem interested in sleeping in it! I need his crib for maggie, what am I gonna do?

[Pearl327]

P4P sorry about the anemia. You must have been totally exhausted with it. I will be doing a VBAC class in the hospital but not the refresher course on baby care as I don't think 2 1/2 years is too big a gap that I would have forgotten.

Jadis how old is DS. We moved DD into the converted cot bed at 21 months and this weekend her full sized adult bed came and she just loves it and is happy to give the cot back to the nursery for the baby. We are also potty training at the min and she loves being made a fuss of that she is a big girl now

[Pearl327]

Also to make the transition easier for her we moved the cot as it was into her new room before changing it into a bed and kept all her same covers from the cot. Then we changed her on to a full sided duvet ( minnie mouse covers that she picked out) now the minnie mouse covers went straight onto the big bed

[Mrs_P]

just been checking out the stats thread, is there anyone left to find out the gender or are all the mummies left going team green?

its so exciting logging on to see all the other babies being born on the march,april,may due date thread, june feels like a life time away! But then again i suppose as soon as we blink Hudson will be here and it will be our turn

[cvd]

just been checking out the stats thread, is there anyone left to find out the gender or are all the mummies left going team green?

its so exciting logging on to see all the other babies being born on the march,april,may due date thread, june feels like a life time away! But then again i suppose as soon as we blink Hudson will be here and it will be our turn

Ah! Can't wait for babies - Hudson has 43 more days :) times flying.

[Jadis]

Thanks for the tips, Pearl! He's had a change of heart and he's sleeping in it as I type! Whew!

How exciting that Hudson will likely be the baby that kicks off all our deliveries! 43 days...woooot!

[Mum23boys]

We are staying team green chick - 18 weeks to go !!

[Pearl327]

Wow the tiredness has really kicked in this week. Not sure though if it is related to a cold I caught of DH. He had it for 3 weeks and I thought I had escaped. But I started coughing over the weekend which is really horrible and difficult with my bump.

But on the plus side I just wanted to share how proud I am of my DD who after just 3 days of potty training had her 1st no accident day yesterday :princess:.

[weeziewoozles]

I've been pretty tired too even though I've been sleeping ok. I'm optimistic now though as I had a Kinesiology session yesterday and have ordered lots of vitamins and minerals that I desperately need. Can't wait till my parcels arrive then I'll be buzzing again!

[Praying4Pink]

You know I have good days and bad days but generally by the end of the day I have so little energy. I can hardly play with my son :-(

I have been on the iron pills for 3 days now and I don't feel any different. Still exhausted, lol. I do hope they help soon. I have been stretched out with baby shower planning which is in 2 weeks and I also have my 3D ultrasound in 3 weeks.

Go Hudson!!! Can't believe he will be here so soon!

[cvd]

I can't believe Hudson will be here so soon either :) I'm ready - his kicks are really painful now! DS1 wasn't like this, he moved a lot but Hudson just seems to be stubborn and doesn't care that he is running out of room LOL

[Atsaukina1]

prayingforpink- hoe low were your numbers. iron pills are usually very constipating especially if you are taking 3x a day ouch! I always run low in prego I;m at a 10 now and they want me at least at 12 I usually take this to bring numbers up works great and is easily absorbed by body but w/o side effects Buy Flora - Floradix Iron & Herbs - 17 oz. at LuckyVitamin.com (http://www.luckyvitamin.com/p-10994-flora-floradix-iron-herbs-17-oz?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=fpl&utm_term=FloraFloradixIronHerbs17oz&utm_content=60211&utm_campaign=googlebase&site=google_product_listing_ads&gclid=CJatoLf1wrYCFQKwnQoduzgAEQ&) I had been feeling pretty run down and plus my blood pressure is about 20points of my always perfect norm so hoping it doesn't go any lower aggg. good luck on the iron you will feel better once you get numbers up. what did they suggest about pica?

[Atsaukina1]

oh dehydration is a major cause of low energy and most people don't drink enough. also your might want ot track protein one day just to get an idea of how much you are getting

[weeziewoozles]

RE Iron being constipating, Floradix as mentioned is very good as is Higher Nature 's True Food Iron x

[Jadis]

Yep, I swore by Floradix during my last prenancy. So, what do you think of this name? "Margot Alice". We'd call her "Maggie" for short. I've just gotta convince my dh, but he usually caves in :)

[hopingforsaskia]

Hey everyone! Sorry I've been completely MIA... I went and visited my mumma for a week. So so nice to spend time with her and my dad and brother. The boys love it too. My bro is a mechanic so my ds1 goes over there occasionally and "helps" him out.. Haha. I piled on a few kgs over the week, and at my midwife appointment when she weighed me she was stunned... Haha. I'm just awesome at putting on weight when I'm pregnant... 13kgs and counting.. :o

In other news, I have enlisted my skilled husband to build the cot of my dreams for this baby boy -- I'll post a pic if I can.. And I have decided to go nuts creating in the nursery. There will be no wall left untouched... Haha. ;)

I'm also very excited, as we have chosen a name!!! I am debating whether to share as it's a little off centre, but I know you ladies will be kind! We had major issues deciding on something we both liked.. I liked Greyson, he liked Orlando, neither of us were going to budge. Then yesterday I off handedly offered up the name Arlington (Arlo for short) .. and dh loved it! Hurray!! Now for the record, I am aware that there's a famous cemetery of the same name, but here in Oz it's virtually a moot point.. So I'm unphased by any relationship to that. ;)

So. Our babe will be Arlington Thomas. I love it, and I know he will be a soft and gentle little Arlo. :)

I'll go find some pics of the cot I'll be getting hubs to build and maybe you girls can give me an idea of what colours to paint it?? I'm thinking navy accents and white cot, since I'm doing a red and navy themed room. Let me know what you think... ;)

Oh and ps: I have tried to catch up on all the news.. Sorry Bama for the hard time you've been having! CVD, I am really excited for you that Hudson is so close!! Very exciting times! :) Congrats to HP and Falling on your girls. Lovely news! And P4P your pics are stunning!! :)

[hopingforsaskia]

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So I'm thinking the cot part white, and perhaps the change table and shelves dark blue, or maybe just all white... Not sure.. :)

[Jadis]

Hoping-that name is perfection!! I absoutely love it! That's a beautiful cot, by the way-your hubby must be very handy indeed! Nice to have you back.

[Maple]

Hey everyone! Sorry I've been completely MIA... I went and visited my mumma for a week. So so nice to spend time with her and my dad and brother. The boys love it too. My bro is a mechanic so my ds1 goes over there occasionally and "helps" him out.. Haha. I piled on a few kgs over the week, and at my midwife appointment when she weighed me she was stunned... Haha. I'm just awesome at putting on weight when I'm pregnant... 13kgs and counting.. :o

In other news, I have enlisted my skilled husband to build the cot of my dreams for this baby boy -- I'll post a pic if I can.. And I have decided to go nuts creating in the nursery. There will be no wall left untouched... Haha. ;)

I'm also very excited, as we have chosen a name!!! I am debating whether to share as it's a little off centre, but I know you ladies will be kind! We had major issues deciding on something we both liked.. I liked Greyson, he liked Orlando, neither of us were going to budge. Then yesterday I off handedly offered up the name Arlington (Arlo for short) .. and dh loved it! Hurray!! Now for the record, I am aware that there's a famous cemetery of the same name, but here in Oz it's virtually a moot point.. So I'm unphased by any relationship to that. ;)

So. Our babe will be Arlington Thomas. I love it, and I know he will be a soft and gentle little Arlo. :)

I'll go find some pics of the cot I'll be getting hubs to build and maybe you girls can give me an idea of what colours to paint it?? I'm thinking navy accents and white cot, since I'm doing a red and navy themed room. Let me know what you think... ;)

Oh and ps: I have tried to catch up on all the news.. Sorry Bama for the hard time you've been having! CVD, I am really excited for you that Hudson is so close!! Very exciting times! :) Congrats to HP and Falling on your girls. Lovely news! And P4P your pics are stunning!! :)

Oooh ooh - love the name, my DS2 is called Arlo! I love the name Arlo. He gets so many nice comments about his name : )

[Maple]

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So I'm thinking the cot part white, and perhaps the change table and shelves dark blue, or maybe just all white... Not sure.. :)

Wow! If your DH can make something like this that would be awesome! How exciting, love it!

[Maple]

Yep, I swore by Floradix during my last prenancy. So, what do you think of this name? "Margot Alice". We'd call her "Maggie" for short. I've just gotta convince my dh, but he usually caves in :)

Hi Jadis!

That's a lovely name! Awe : )

Hope you are well X

[jennaesue]

Hoping, I'm glad to hear you sounding so positive. :) Love the name! Arlo is so sweet for a little guy! And that crib is amazing! I would love to have something like that! Your husband must be very talented.

[jennaesue]

Anyone else really dreading having the baby? I know that sounds crazy, but I really love being pregnant (even with all the aches and pains and tiredness). Like, I wish I could be pregnant all the time. And this is really supposed to be it for us. And I am starting to wonder if I can handle 4 kids, let alone 5, so I think we really do have to be done. :( I know it sounds horrible, but I love the pregnancy part and hate the newborn part. My life has been so hectic lately- kids have been sick, dh has been sick, we are trying to decide whether to buy or build a new house, we have to much to do to get our house ready to sell, etc. I have no idea what we are going to do with this kid with he arrives. All I have so far is a plastic bin of baby clothes in ds3's room. (we do have car seat, stroller, crib, etc). We haven't decided whether we are going to try to squeeze ds3 in the same room with the big boys or if we should have ds4 go in the same room with ds3. Either way, it's going to be tight, and I need to make room for a toddler bed for ds3 and a dresser for ds4. I'm just feeling overwhelmed and thought of having a newborn is really freaking me out. I know it's ridiculous, because that is obviously the goal, but right now I'm having a very hard time dealing with the fact that I am running out of time. Plus, I have had some problems with ppd/baby blues. So I'm not looking forward to that, either. And top that all off with the feeling like this would all be so much more worth it if it was a girl. And feeling guilty about feeling that way. Agh!! Okay, sorry for the long rant.

[Mrs_P]

i must say i'm the opposite, i can't wait to hit 40 weeks and get this babe out safe, i normally love being pregnant and am so sad its probably my last time but i've had so many problems this time and i constantly feel rough, am sick of spd and of getting to tuesday each week and thinking thats another week have made it through, babe is a bit stronger now! i will miss my bump when its gone and i'm just fat and will miss the baby kicks and that special feeling but i have been sooooo stressed this time round.

Hey hoping lovely to see you back and glad things are working out for you, Arlo is a lovely name, don't let people put you off i've had too many people in the past ruin names i've liked and mil still comments that she disliked ds2's name (we didn't tell anyone til he was born what it was after the fiasco with the names we liked for ds1). Its really sweet and if you and your hubby like it thats all that matters. Ps how clever is your hubby, mine would struggle to put up a shelp, i end up doing all diy around here!

[Mum23boys]

Hey ladies has anyone been an emotional wreck from about 20 weeks ? I'm 23 weeks tomorrow and the past 3 weeks ice just cried non stop or shouted at hubby I've no idea what's up but I seem to be a hormonal wreck - is this normal or am I loosing the plot ?

[hopingforsaskia]

Thanks chikas! :) We're really excited about the name. ;)

Mum, I'm up and down happy sad grumpy all day every day. ;) I'm usually pretty steady during pregnancy, but this time I'm all over the shop. Our poor hubs...

I am in two minds about wanting this babe out... I love birth and the thrill of having a new baby around, but Sully (ds2) is only just gone 18 months and is a way off moving into his bed in ds1's room.. So I'm ok with having him as my youngest for a little bit longer iykwim? Plus I still have to find a way to do up the nursery with ds2 still in it... Lol. I'm sure it'll all work out in the end. ;)

Ps: here's the linen set I want to decorate around...
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[cvd]

Anyone else really dreading having the baby? I know that sounds crazy, but I really love being pregnant (even with all the aches and pains and tiredness). Like, I wish I could be pregnant all the time. And this is really supposed to be it for us. And I am starting to wonder if I can handle 4 kids, let alone 5, so I think we really do have to be done. :( I know it sounds horrible, but I love the pregnancy part and hate the newborn part. My life has been so hectic lately- kids have been sick, dh has been sick, we are trying to decide whether to buy or build a new house, we have to much to do to get our house ready to sell, etc. I have no idea what we are going to do with this kid with he arrives. All I have so far is a plastic bin of baby clothes in ds3's room. (we do have car seat, stroller, crib, etc). We haven't decided whether we are going to try to squeeze ds3 in the same room with the big boys or if we should have ds4 go in the same room with ds3. Either way, it's going to be tight, and I need to make room for a toddler bed for ds3 and a dresser for ds4. I'm just feeling overwhelmed and thought of having a newborn is really freaking me out. I know it's ridiculous, because that is obviously the goal, but right now I'm having a very hard time dealing with the fact that I am running out of time. Plus, I have had some problems with ppd/baby blues. So I'm not looking forward to that, either. And top that all off with the feeling like this would all be so much more worth it if it was a girl. And feeling guilty about feeling that way. Agh!! Okay, sorry for the long rant.

Jennaesue - Aw I'm so sorry to hear your feeling overwhelmed etc. I really hope things start to work themselves out and fall into place so you can enjoy the end of pregnancy! Feel better!!

I'm looking forward to having Hudson, although I'm a touch nervous for just having 2 kids - being an only child I could use some work on my patience lol so I think this will be an adjustment for me. Unlike you lovely ladies I really don't like pregnancy, I've been in hermit mode for a while now and I'll stay this way till babe is here, I was the same with Ryder.

Hoping - cute name. Love how its original. I've never heard it or anything similar before! And also love your nursery plans!

[BabyCakesTor]

For all the Mommies that get constipated easy but need extra iron....
Look for Ferro-Sequels High Potency Iron Supplement caplets. They're iron supplement with stool softener.. I've taken them with my last two pregnancies and had no issues ;)

I'm hoping I won't need them this time as I just bought a Nutri-Bullet and I am making juices with fruits, veggies and oatmeal... Soooo yummy and healthy

[Praying4Pink]

prayingforpink- hoe low were your numbers. iron pills are usually very constipating especially if you are taking 3x a day ouch! I always run low in prego I;m at a 10 now and they want me at least at 12 I usually take this to bring numbers up works great and is easily absorbed by body but w/o side effects Buy Flora - Floradix Iron & Herbs - 17 oz. at LuckyVitamin.com (http://www.luckyvitamin.com/p-10994-flora-floradix-iron-herbs-17-oz?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=fpl&utm_term=FloraFloradixIronHerbs17oz&utm_content=60211&utm_campaign=googlebase&site=google_product_listing_ads&gclid=CJatoLf1wrYCFQKwnQoduzgAEQ&) I had been feeling pretty run down and plus my blood pressure is about 20points of my always perfect norm so hoping it doesn't go any lower aggg. good luck on the iron you will feel better once you get numbers up. what did they suggest about pica?

Not sure what my numbers were but I have a doctors appt on Tuesday and that is one of my questions along with the increase in bh contractions I've been having. Nothing about the pica since its only ice it isn't anything of concern. Thankfully it isn't chalk or cornstarch, lol

[cvd]

It's pretty quiet in here! Guess we're all kinda just back in the waiting game now eh?
Hope everyone is feeling well! Hudson is causing mama a lot of lower pain, feels like he really doesn't want to stay in any longer, hope he lasts these final 5 weeks!

[Mommyof3boys]

It always seems pretty quiet over the weekend. I went to the Dr. today and everything looks good. The baby is laying sideways up under my ribs which is where I thought he might be. My other 3 were all head down by now so that kind of worries me but the Dr. said he still has lots of room to move so he will probably move to be head down later.

[2boys1girl]

It always seems pretty quiet over the weekend. I went to the Dr. today and everything looks good. The baby is laying sideways up under my ribs which is where I thought he might be. My other 3 were all head down by now so that kind of worries me but the Dr. said he still has lots of room to move so he will probably move to be head down later. At 29 weeks my baby was also transverse(sideways) and last week I went in again(32 weeks) and she's now head down! Phew. I too was concernced but she moved into place. Good luck!

[Jadis]

It's DS2's birthday today, so I'm busy wrapping presents! CVD-you're not alone! This babe has been a major pain for me since 17 weeks, my back and hips are achy and tight all the time. I feel a bit like Jennasue-I'm anxious about managing the newborn phase again...that's not my favourite time. Then again, I don't want to be preggo forever! I wish I was enjoying my pregnancy more seeing as I'll never do this again. But between the exhaustion and the back aches, I'm not digging this.

[Mommyof3boys]

Does anyone know how sweatpea is doing? I saw that she had went into preterm labor at the end of March but haven't seen an update. Hopefully no news is good news.

[hopingforsaskia]

Haven't heard about sweetpea. Hopefully all is well!

Jadis, have fun with your celebrations! :) I know what you guys mean bout the discomfort.. I'm actually more comfy this time than I have been with all of my pregnancies! I have an achey low back, but I don't have spd or terrible ligament pain so I'm actually feeling ok. Unfortunately I haven't been sleeping the best though so I'm very tired and so so moody.. My poor kids must think I've been replaced with some kind of fembot cos I'm so intolerant and impatient with them.. Tisk tisk. Naughty mummy..

I just read in the news this morning that there were some explosions in Boston.. I hope all our USA mummies and daddies and kiddies are ok and unaffected. I don't know if we have anyone here from around there, but I'm sure we are all thinking of those affected by it all. It's so horrific to think that you can't go anywhere or do anything without a very real fear of someone harming you. :(

In lighter news.. I told my mum our baby name yesterday. I warned her that if she wanted to know that she had to either pretend to be happy and like it or I wouldn't tell her. Haha. She did well. Handled it like a pro. ;) I don't think it's her first choice and she more than likely wouldn't have picked it, but she's being supportive and kind about it so that's all I wanted. :)

[hopingforsaskia]

Mommyof3.. Hopefully baby will turn for you soon! I'm sure he will. ;) I think my bub is transverse at the moment too, but I'm only 22.5 weeks so he's got plenty of time. :)

[Praying4Pink]

I too have been in a lot of discomfort...especially in my hips and lower back. I feel like an old lady most times. On top of that I was told the baby was head down at my last appointment which is putting pressure on my Hoo-Ha. BH contractions have been killer! I am getting loads of them. Kind of worries me a little as I hope it doesn't mean she is coming this soon. I need her to hang in there until the end of may at least!

[cvd]

I have wondered about sweetpea too. I hope she is doing well and babes are still hanging in there.

As for pain, I have been having the back ache etc. too but I am more concerned about the inside pains LOL it literally feels like Hudson's is trying his darndest to get his head out, it hurts!! Ryder was not like this AT ALL!

Ah Praying - sorry to hear about your BH, I've never had those before, hope they slow down for you and that our babies stay in hehe

[fourthcanal]

Anyone else really dreading having the baby? I know that sounds crazy, but I really love being pregnant (even with all the aches and pains and tiredness). Like, I wish I could be pregnant all the time. And this is really supposed to be it for us. And I am starting to wonder if I can handle 4 kids, let alone 5, so I think we really do have to be done. :( I know it sounds horrible, but I love the pregnancy part and hate the newborn part. My life has been so hectic lately- kids have been sick, dh has been sick, we are trying to decide whether to buy or build a new house, we have to much to do to get our house ready to sell, etc. I have no idea what we are going to do with this kid with he arrives. All I have so far is a plastic bin of baby clothes in ds3's room. (we do have car seat, stroller, crib, etc). We haven't decided whether we are going to try to squeeze ds3 in the same room with the big boys or if we should have ds4 go in the same room with ds3. Either way, it's going to be tight, and I need to make room for a toddler bed for ds3 and a dresser for ds4. I'm just feeling overwhelmed and thought of having a newborn is really freaking me out. I know it's ridiculous, because that is obviously the goal, but right now I'm having a very hard time dealing with the fact that I am running out of time. Plus, I have had some problems with ppd/baby blues. So I'm not looking forward to that, either. And top that all off with the feeling like this would all be so much more worth it if it was a girl. And feeling guilty about feeling that way. Agh!! Okay, sorry for the long rant.
Oh jennasue, sorry you are feeling so overwhelmed! I am with you, I love being pregnant, and even though I'm only 24 weeks along I still feel like it's flying by too quickly. I hope you feel better soon and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy!

Hoping, I love the name Arlington! I've never heard of it before but it sounds so distinguished. The nursery looks like it will be super cute too!

Praying, I had to take iron supps for the last few months of my last pregnancy, I know it can be a pain...if I need to take them again this time I'll be sure to try one mentioned here.

Hope everyone is feeling great!

[Jadis]

Sorry ladies, but I just need a rant, I'm bawling my eyes out as I type this. I'm done. I'm so spent and I feel like I just can't do this anymore. I want a time machine so I can just get to 40 weeks and be done with this. Some of you might remember that I got a wicked bad sinus infection and bronchitis a few weeks ago, now I've got the stomach flu. I can't even keep down gingerale. I'm weak, I'm dizzy, I'm in pain and I want my immune system back. Pregnancy is not agreeing with me and I'm feeling so very sorry for myself. Big, fat pity party happening at my house today. I just hate being alone when I'm sick. I want my DH to skip work to take care of me, but he won't. Plus, my mom can't come over :( Someone please call me a waaaaaaaaambulance.

[iluvmy4sons]

Anyone else really dreading having the baby? I know that sounds crazy, but I really love being pregnant (even with all the aches and pains and tiredness). Like, I wish I could be pregnant all the time. And this is really supposed to be it for us. And I am starting to wonder if I can handle 4 kids, let alone 5, so I think we really do have to be done. :( I know it sounds horrible, but I love the pregnancy part and hate the newborn part. My life has been so hectic lately- kids have been sick, dh has been sick, we are trying to decide whether to buy or build a new house, we have to much to do to get our house ready to sell, etc. I have no idea what we are going to do with this kid with he arrives. All I have so far is a plastic bin of baby clothes in ds3's room. (we do have car seat, stroller, crib, etc). We haven't decided whether we are going to try to squeeze ds3 in the same room with the big boys or if we should have ds4 go in the same room with ds3. Either way, it's going to be tight, and I need to make room for a toddler bed for ds3 and a dresser for ds4. I'm just feeling overwhelmed and thought of having a newborn is really freaking me out. I know it's ridiculous, because that is obviously the goal, but right now I'm having a very hard time dealing with the fact that I am running out of time. Plus, I have had some problems with ppd/baby blues. So I'm not looking forward to that, either. And top that all off with the feeling like this would all be so much more worth it if it was a girl. And feeling guilty about feeling that way. Agh!! Okay, sorry for the long rant.


I am the same away. The baby is due around the time all the fall sports start for my older boys. I am feeling overwhelmed now with all the sports right now my husband is on a good schedule so he can help, but that can change at a moments notice he works for the railroad. I am trying to find a car for my older son that is reliable, but cheap. Right now we have 7 days of sports whether it is track, lacrosse, or soccer. I can relate. HUGS

[iluvmy4sons]

Sorry ladies, but I just need a rant, I'm bawling my eyes out as I type this. I'm done. I'm so spent and I feel like I just can't do this anymore. I want a time machine so I can just get to 40 weeks and be done with this. Some of you might remember that I got a wicked bad sinus infection and bronchitis a few weeks ago, now I've got the stomach flu. I can't even keep down gingerale. I'm weak, I'm dizzy, I'm in pain and I want my immune system back. Pregnancy is not agreeing with me and I'm feeling so very sorry for myself. Big, fat pity party happening at my house today. I just hate being alone when I'm sick. I want my DH to skip work to take care of me, but he won't. Plus, my mom can't come over :( Someone please call me a waaaaaaaaambulance.
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Hugs! I hope you start feeling better soon.

[heidih1977]

Hi Ladies,

I was beginning to think there might have been a third pregnancy curse....this has been by FAR the worst of the 3. First the MS/ indigestion for the first 18 weeks followed swiftly by sciatica/ lower back pain. I am 28 weeks and feel like 39 weeks will never come. But I see some of you ladies on your second and fourth pregnancy are also struggling with discomfort. I am trying to keep up my weekly pilates class but today I felt like an old lady trying to even do the basic movements! I have never particularly enjoyed pregnancy but am hating this one. I really think there is no way I could go a forth plus the risk of another boy is too high. I am dealing a bit better with the GD but the comments from other people are annoying me to no end. I either get laughed at and comments such as "good luck with that" or a pity face or even better "so boys are all you guys can do then!" followed by another giggle. I thought it better to tell those who asked now rather than when he is here but I find it absolutely irritating and am really trying my hardest not to lash back with some rude comment!!!

Hoping- your nursery looks fab...what a gifted dh you have. Also love arlo..very cute name. We are not decided on ours yet. You seems to be handling the GD great. I am only coming around now....took two long months. Still struggle with thinking I am mom to only boys.

Jennasue- I hear you....really not a big fan of newborn stage and now my two year old has decided to show his true colors and turn into a tantrum throwing terror!!!! Plus my four year old is not completely out of that yet either and then I think - add a screaming newborn to the equation and I might just go over the edge. Plus the thoughts of around the clock breast feeding and no sleep and then dealing with 3 boys under the age of 4.5.....well I feel grossly overwhelmed most days!

Jadis- you poor thing. Being sick on top of all the other pregnancy complaints is just horrid....hope you feel better soon.

CVD- at least your d- day is not too far away....very jealous that you will have it all behind you 6 weeks before me!! just try and get through the next few weeks and i am sure hudson will be a good boy and stay put until c- section date!

[Mrs_P]

At 29 weeks my baby was also transverse(sideways) and last week I went in again(32 weeks) and she's now head down! Phew. I too was concernced but she moved into place. Good luck!

this little one was transverse to at my 29 week check and i'm pretty sure she still is at 30 weeks from where i can feel movement - my second moved head down at 36 weeks so they can move until really quite late.

i pm'd sweetpea but she's not answered so hopefully they managed to stop her labor and she's just pre-occupied, usually people tend to post when they need help so hopefully no news is good

jadis sorry your feeling so rough, to say i had no m/s and was really well in the early days this little miss is making me suffer now, i'm picking up everything going and still not shaken the sinus thing i had going a few weeks back, its now spread to my eye and i'm getting really bad pressure and double vision at times - maybe its a girl thing (my health was brill with the boys!), at least with it being a stomach bug it will be over in 24 hours or so but do keep an eye out for dehydration as that could cause early labor symptoms x

[weeziewoozles]

Sorry to hear that some peeps are having a rough time. I'm jolly lucky that my first two pregnancies and this one (so far) have been fine other than tiredness sometimes. Hope you all feel better soon and breeze through the third trimester. I've had a stressful weekend as DS1 has had really high temperature and sore neck, shakes, dizziness, double vision etc. All a bit scary as some of the symptoms of meningitis and septicimia. We've had him sleeping on his ReadyBed next to our bed to keep an eye. Today finally (after nearly a week) he's chatting more and his temperature is normal. He still looks like he's been drinking when he tries to walk but he's getting there. It's his and DH's Birthday this Sunday so I hope he's better!

[Pearl327]

Sorry to hear everyone's troubles. Weezie that must have been so scary with your DS being so sick.
I am really struggling with back pain in work at the min. I do be fine at the weekends it is just desk work related. I have tried adjusting my chair into several different positions and brought in cushions but no use. Only 7 more weeks to get through before mat leave.

[cvd]

Oh my, so sorry to hear Jadis. Really hope it passes quickly. You have had the worst luck with sicknesses this pregnancy :( must be really wearing you down. Sending the wambulance right over! Feel better!

[Bama Belle]

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So I'm thinking the cot part white, and perhaps the change table and shelves dark blue, or maybe just all white... Not sure.. :)

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this crib! And the name Arlo.

[weeziewoozles]

Oh I meant to say I love the name Arlington/Arlo too x

[Mrs_P]

Weezie sorry to hear your son was so sick, my eldest was really rough over christmas, it lasted for ages and he was almost hallucinating a times. I hate it when they are sick, the first few days until you know its just a normal bug etc and nothing scary is always so horrible, i hope he's better very soon and you are holding out ok x

[weeziewoozles]

Weezie sorry to hear your son was so sick, my eldest was really rough over christmas, it lasted for ages and he was almost hallucinating a times. I hate it when they are sick, the first few days until you know its just a normal bug etc and nothing scary is always so horrible, i hope he's better very soon and you are holding out ok x

Thanks Mrs P. He definitely seemed better today. Chatted and ate more but is still sleepy and unsteady on his feet. Fingers crossed for his strength to return by the weekend!

[Mrs_P]

Hopefully he will be back on his feet by then, they go down like lead balloons but they also seem to bounce back quickly to, kids never cease to amaze me with things like that they just get on with it.

I remember tom was really rough the week before christmas, he had the week off school but got worse on the wednesday and was still really poorly by the weekend and missed most of christmas day, he was too rough to even open his presents (a first) but by the day after boxing day he was on the mend and raring to go for the party we had. I hope he enjoys his birthday

[hopingforsaskia]

Sorry to hear that some peeps are having a rough time. I'm jolly lucky that my first two pregnancies and this one (so far) have been fine other than tiredness sometimes. Hope you all feel better soon and breeze through the third trimester. I've had a stressful weekend as DS1 has had really high temperature and sore neck, shakes, dizziness, double vision etc. All a bit scary as some of the symptoms of meningitis and septicimia. We've had him sleeping on his ReadyBed next to our bed to keep an eye. Today finally (after nearly a week) he's chatting more and his temperature is normal. He still looks like he's been drinking when he tries to walk but he's getting there. It's his and DH's Birthday this Sunday so I hope he's better!

Poor little bunny... Sick kids are the worst.. Like mrsp said, they seem to go down really quick with whatever it is but hopefully bounce back at the end just as quickly. It's very hard on us mummies too. Hope he is right by the weekend. xx

[Jadis]

Weezie-that sounds terrifying! I hope he's much better today.

Thanks for all the kind words while I was sick, guys. I love this group :) It was a hellish 24 hours for me, but luckily it was short. I'm much better now but I really need the rest of this pregnancy to be healthy, I'm so worn out from illnesses and backaches. I want to be tackling baby things like her nursery and closet but I'm just too pooped. I hope all of you are feeling well. Sadly, it sounds like I'm not alone in my pregnancy suffering. Seems that many of us are dealing with backaches :(

I lost it with my DH this morning because I feel he's not helping me enough around the house. I felt like screaming :" I was once a perky 20 year old. Then I met you, you impregnanted the crap outta me 3 times and put me in charge of running a house and family. All I do is run around trying to clean up after you and these boys, plus work a full time job and now look at me! I'm THIS mess of a woman." Having one of those days. Plus, my DS2 has a very puffy and red penis, so I'll have to find time for a dr.'s visit today...aaaaaarrrrgh!!

[Mommyof3boys]

Jadis- I think we all have those days.

My DH is out of town this week and it has made me realize that he does more than I thought he did because I am exhausted this week and we just found out that the new position the are giving him will require more frequent travel which really stinks. I don't know if it will help but my boys are about the same distance as your children are going to be and I definetly felt like it was easier to adjust to having a third child then it was to having the first or second. I can sympathize with the homemaking, childcare and working full time it definetly is not easy. I am also a full time student on top of everything else so we are trying to find a way to budget me being able to be off next year so I can finish school.

[Justjessica]

Oh my goodness. Can't believe what a hard time loads of you guys are having!
Hope the kids get better, aches and pains go away and everyone is feeling tons better soon :)

[Mrs_P]

hey weezie hope the little man is feeling a little better and looking forward to his birthday

[weeziewoozles]

hey weezie hope the little man is feeling a little better and looking forward to his birthday

You're sweet! Yes finally seemed his normal self yesterday. He even took DH's advice and had a nap
this morning before his party so had enough energy to jump on the bouncy castle. DH has now gone for a nap as he did lots of jumping too ;) x

[Mrs_P]

You're sweet! Yes finally seemed his normal self yesterday. He even took DH's advice and had a nap
this morning before his party so had enough energy to jump on the bouncy castle. DH has now gone for a nap as he did lots of jumping too ;) x

AW how sweet, happy birthday little man :celebrate: glad they both had a good day x

[Jadis]

Happy Birthday to your little man, Weezie! I hope he had a fab day :)

[cvd]

This day next month I will be holding my baby boy! :bluecheer:

[Mrs_P]

Wow now thats a weird thought - 1 month will go so fast CVD, can't wait for the baby pics!

[Praying4Pink]

This day next month I will be holding my baby boy! :bluecheer:

Ahhhhh cvd I can't wait to see that sweet baby of yours!

[Praying4Pink]

Hi all! Sorry I have been MIA but planning for this baby shower had been crazy to say the least. When I thought I finally had it all together we got a call that my hubby's uncle passed away and the funeral is on Saturday...the Saturday of my baby shower. Soooo I had to try to rearrange everything on top of comforting my hubby and participate in a workshop for work AND work on my class for my degree! Needless to say I was pretty stressed and I was having major BH contractions! Today is a better day though so I decided to hop on and say hi while I had a minute. Love you ladies!

[Mum23boys]

Had my midwife appointment today and am measuring 3-4 weeks over my dates. She has asked me to go back just before 30 weeks and if still measuring big then I will be refered for a growth scan and because of my SPD and my previous history with not being able to birth a bigger baby they may look at inducing me at 37 weeks