JUNE/JULY/AUGUST 2014 DUE DATE CLUB - THREAD #3

[mariposa]

Hi everyone! I wanted to join this group. My EDD is 22 of july. I´m expecting a girl after several months of swaying. :wave:

from2to3 Different pregnancy symptons are not key to know what gender you are carrying, but in my case the symptons were very different between both pregnancies, so, who knows? maybe you are carrying a little girl! good luck!

[momof3boyz11]

Hey everyone! I have been do busy lately preparing my older boys for baseball season and trying to get things together for the twins before they get here or I should say before I get to big to do anything!
I have been feeling pretty good just heavy :)
How is everyone?

It's so hard to believe that a few of the awesome ladies on here will soon be posting pictures of actual babies! We have all come so far from the stress and worry of the BFP!

[gafan]

From2to3 - Your feelings are normal... it is sad to lose such a cherished idea. I hope your baby is a girl.

[from2to3]

Welcome Marieposa!

Good luck today maybebabythree!! Can't wait to hear!

Thanks ladies....you rock. I just want to be happy and free of GD!! Not always wonder, and feel sad or like something is missing!! I just have felt like we finally got to this point and the how we got here for a reason....


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[bunnywabbit]

Hi everyone! I wanted to join this group. My EDD is 22 of july. I´m expecting a girl after several months of swaying. :wave:

Welcome, mariposa, and congrats on your little pink bundle! Have added you to the list x

[aidansmum]

Welcome Mariposa! Congrats on your baby girl x

momof3, I can imagine how you feel with two in there, I already feel like I am getting too heavy and I'm 'only' 24 weeks pregnant now! :rolleyes:

It's kind of good to look pregnant though, not only fat (in my case, not yours, cause you are a fit lady). I'm going to the Doctor next tuesday, hope all is well. This little one is the quietest little bub I've ever had in there! She stirs but hardly kicks hard enough, which worries me sometimes. Will be reassuring seeing her again on the scan, thank goodness my Doctor does a scan every opportunity, it makes you feel so good when you see them moving and Doc says all looks normal. I got her a pink little cuddly bunny yesterday, actually DS chose it and he was so proud to be the one to choose his little sister's first cuddly! :) I'm involving him as much as I can as I am a bit worried that his recent sleep regression (from sleeping all night through to waking up every night, sometimes up to 5 times) has something to do with this baby coming and him not being really ready to stop being the baby in the house. Anyone else had this kind of problem?
Hope you girls are all well. x

[momof3boyz11]

Is there a chance you have an anterior placenta? I do with baby girl and she was so quiet until yesterday now I feel her more. I constantly feel baby boy because his is not anterior.

I am heavy and HUGE but love every second of it

[GreaseMonkey]

Welcome Mariposa and congratulations :)

From2to3, add me in to the list of people who have had those exact same feelings. I am still pretty sure at my next appointment I will be told a boy so I haven't gotten my hopes too high in fear of disappointment. It will be ok, I promise :HH:

Maybe, hope your scan went well today, hope you update us soon!

AM, i took am feeling this little one a tiny bit even though the Dr told me last time that my placenta moved. It scares me a lot too but I have felt her on the very rare occasion where she kicked really hard :/

Nothing has really changed on my end, next appointment is May 5th so it's a long way from now. I might cheat and go in one day announced but we shall see lol

[menlc611]

From2to3 - thinking of you!! I hope all is well and you hear (heard) pink!! Your feelings are completely normal and totally understandable!!

I had my follow up u/s on Monday and got the call today that all is well with baby girl!! (I figured it would be, but still scary!) sorry I've been so quiet, we've been hit with the stomach flu in our house for the past THREE WEEKS!!! Uggggh it's been awful and yes, I've been lucky enough to get it too. So awful!! I hope all you ladies are doing well!!

[momof3boyz11]

Yuck the stomach flu while pregnant is the worst! Hope everyone is feeling better now. Glad all is well with little lady!

We have names for our twins finally have any of you decided on names yet?

[snipsnsnails]

2to3- your feelings are very normal. I knew this baby would be our last and with no girls in either of our families, just a few, I thought for sure another boy. You just need to give yourself time and realize these emotions. Hugs to you!
AM- I feel like my little one is quite at times too. She has her regular movement times, very active in the morning and little bit throughout the day. But overall seems mellow.
Mel- sorry about the stomach flu, that's awful when being pregnant too!
I'm doing good, time is going by. Still working on nursery and names. I think I have a name but going back and forth. Working on the a crib canopy so that's been keeping me busy. I can't help but wonder if I will go early or late with my last!! I keep thinking late!

[menlc611]

I'm praying we are all over it! 3 out of 5 of us got it, so hopefully DH and DS1 stay in the clear!

We've decided on Maci Rae-Germaine :) Rae for my grandpa (Raymond) and Germaine for my grandma! (She has 30+ grandkids and this will be her 11th great grandchild and not one of them is named after her! I can't wait to tell her!!) what are the names you have picked?! (I always thought naming twins would be so fun!)


Yuck the stomach flu while pregnant is the worst! Hope everyone is feeling better now. Glad all is well with little lady!

We have names for our twins finally have any of you decided on names yet?

[momof3boyz11]

We didn't go with matching names because the names I liked I had picked out before we found out they were twins so we actually got to use both! They are Griffyn Merrick and Braya Cheyanne!
The B C is after my grand parents and so is the G M their first names and last (maid an and married)

I know I hear all the time oh Braya that's nice but you should name him Brady or Brayden to match.....no I'm good :)

[aidansmum]

Is there a chance you have an anterior placenta? I do with baby girl and she was so quiet until yesterday now I feel her more. I constantly feel baby boy because his is not anterior.

I am heavy and HUGE but love every second of it

Last ultrasound he said my placenta was at the back, so posterior, maybe I should feel her more? :confused: It's not that I don't feel her, she's just so subtle, she's more flutters and stirs than kicks. Maybe I just got used to the boys kicking the hell out of me a lot and I'm feeling strange that she is a bit quieter, every single scan I only had good news but I would be more at ease if I could feel here more. Mind you, the other night when Aidan kept me awake all night, like slow torture, every hour or so and I got quite upset and ended up getting loud with him and then went to bed sobbing because I felt like crap (after days of bad sleeping, I guess you get that), it's like she sensed it and she kicked a lot, like nonstop as if the poor thing was suffering with me. That's the most I felt her move, and if being a bit quieter means she is relaxed (because I am) then maybe that's best? I just worry, that's all, silly old mum :) I'm sure everything will be alright next tuesday when I see her again.

[aidansmum]

I'm praying we are all over it! 3 out of 5 of us got it, so hopefully DH and DS1 stay in the clear!

We've decided on Maci Rae-Germaine :) Rae for my grandpa (Raymond) and Germaine for my grandma! (She has 30+ grandkids and this will be her 11th great grandchild and not one of them is named after her! I can't wait to tell her!!) what are the names you have picked?! (I always thought naming twins would be so fun!)

Lovely names girls! :) I love them! We are warming up more and more to Anya, even Aidan calls my bump Anya now. I guess we're going to end up commiting to it, but there's still time to change. My sister and mum love it, I love it too, it's just that there aren't many out there and I'm afraid to be biased and give her a name she will hate when she grows up. :shrug:

[Mumto3boys]

Hi Mariposa: Congrats on your girl :)

From2to3 - I'm sure it goes without saying - we're all here cause we have or have had the same feelings, fears, and GD... nothing you say will surprise us! understanding these similar feelings make us feel normal and not the inhuman beasts that we're made to feel by our nearest and dearest :/
As the second it doesn't get easier with the third time (should they say boy that is) I really hope that you hear girl, but in the instance that you should hear boy, please try to not be me, cause I still regret it till this day that when they told me boy I jumped off the bed into the bathroom screamed, cried and wished for this thing to disappear from my womb. My sweet baby boy, I look at this 20 month old blonde haired boy and my heart aches for the feelings I had towards him.
Another thing I would have them write it in a piece of paper and open it by yourself - as this time I watched the screen and concentrated on the baby - then drove to the beach and opened the envelope. Either way there will be tears and a sonographer will not understand. Hugs :)

[Mumto3boys]

Hi all...haven't been on in a while... one kid has tonsillitis, one has hand foot and mouth disease, school holidays are starting so that should be fun not to have any time to myself ;)... But things are all good there's hardly time to even think about being pregnant with a business and a 5,3 & 1 year old! - I have to remind myself how far along I am on pregnology site or I would forget lol... Baby kicking heaps now and I've taken the next step the tags off clothes...
My DH refers to the bump as she and her, and it gives me tingles every time. I want time to hurry up and slow down at the same time.

[snipsnsnails]

Lovely names girls! Who knew this part would be the hardest.
Our first pick is Makayla Ann, then Madyson Ann and now added Alexis Ann. I'm thinking she is a Makayla then we have a choice to nickname her we want later with Kayla.

[snipsnsnails]

Hi all...haven't been on in a while... one kid has tonsillitis, one has hand foot and mouth disease, school holidays are starting so that should be fun not to have any time to myself ;)... But things are all good there's hardly time to even think about being pregnant with a business and a 5,3 & 1 year old! - I have to remind myself how far along I am on pregnology site or I would forget lol... Baby kicking heaps now and I've taken the next step the tags off clothes...
My DH refers to the bump as she and her, and it gives me tingles every time. I want time to hurry up and slow down at the same time.

It took me a long time to take tags off! Wait until you wash everything and have pink dryer lint....I've never had a girl in my life so yes I'm excited about pink dryer lint,lol...

[momof3boyz11]

Last ultrasound he said my placenta was at the back, so posterior, maybe I should feel her more? :confused: It's not that I don't feel her, she's just so subtle, she's more flutters and stirs than kicks. Maybe I just got used to the boys kicking the hell out of me a lot and I'm feeling strange that she is a bit quieter, every single scan I only had good news but I would be more at ease if I could feel here more. Mind you, the other night when Aidan kept me awake all night, like slow torture, every hour or so and I got quite upset and ended up getting loud with him and then went to bed sobbing because I felt like crap (after days of bad sleeping, I guess you get that), it's like she sensed it and she kicked a lot, like nonstop as if the poor thing was suffering with me. That's the most I felt her move, and if being a bit quieter means she is relaxed (because I am) then maybe that's best? I just worry, that's all, silly old mum :) I'm sure everything will be alright next tuesday when I see her again.

She could very well be facing backwards and kicking toward your back :) I know I love seeing them on ultrasound every time we go. It's exciting no matter how many times you see them :)

[GreaseMonkey]

2to3 thinking of you today :HH:

Maybe, hope your scan went well :HH:

Momof3, it sounds like you have had quite a time lately, take some time and sit down and relax :)

[dreams529]

Hi ladies! Sorry I haven't been on, doing good but things have been crazy here also. So glad to hear most of you are doing well & I love all of the name choices! Sorry for those that have been sick or have little ones sick hopefully everyone will be feeling better soon!

Feeling baby move a lot more now but he is still not a big kicker either. He is much more subtle with flutters poor DH hasn't felt him at all yet. They did tell me my placenta was anterior so I keep reminding myself that's all it is. I would feel so much better though if we got more nice strong kicks. Last night he was laying in a way where I could totally feel him like a hard rock scrunched all up to one side of my tummy. It was so cool but I was bummed DH was at work because he def could have felt that! Have done some shopping & picked him a couple of cute outfits. Still don't like looking over at the girl stuff but I guess that will get better with time.

Busy weekend ahead my DD has a softball tournament out of town than Mon I have my next Dr. appt. Can not wait to hear LO's heart beat again!

Have a great day all!!

[from2to3]

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[aidansmum]

From2to3, what I can see is gorgeous little boy's parts! What a cute little bum :) Congratulations on a baby boy. How are you coping? I hope you're hanging there and find lots of support around you. x thinking of you :heart:

[GreaseMonkey]

Congratulations on a beautiful baby boy honey. I know it's not what you wanted to hear and I am sorry. We are here if you need to talk. Sending massive hugs, kisses and love :HH:

[menlc611]

I'm sorry you heard blue from2to3! How are you doing? I hope all is well and baby is healthy!! HUGS!!!

[Mulberry Smurf]

Sorry you didn't hear pink but I hope in time you will become truly overjoyed with your new addition. Xx

[snipsnsnails]

I'm sorry 2 to 3 you heard blue. I hope your doing ok. It was tough when I heard boy for my 3rd too but you will love him to pieces once he is here. My stinker is so much fun and I love having 3 boys it's such a unique dynamic:)

[coocoobananas]

Congratulations on a bit 2to3. I know how you feel right now and I'm sorry you have to feel that way:(
You won't have it any other way once he's here but I know how difficult it will be for the next bit. I hope it doesn't hurt for to long. Xxxx

[gafan]

I'm sorry you heard blue from2to3. I hope you are ok and that you aren't sad for too long. Take good care of yourself.

[momof3boyz11]

Oh from2to3 I am so sorry you didn't hear girl. Congrats on an amazing healthy little boy

[bunnywabbit]

So sorry you didn't get your pink bundle, from2to3. I'm sure when he's born he'll melt your heart. Hoping you and baby are well. x

[tandjmom]

hi everyone,
i haven't been on here for a while.. just thought i would check in and see how everyone is doing... so i had an experience the other day that made me upset.. i realized what it is about finding out the gender is peoples reactions. one of my girlfriends when i told her i was having another boy said, "wow you are CURSED with boys" it was sooo hurtful! i was thinking to myself.. i am so blessed to have these magical little souls in my life and she just told me i am cursed. so rude. anyways... moving beyond that..
for those of you who heard girl (HUGE congrats!) i am totally jealous. ;)
for those that heard boy.. i'm sorry and know how you are feeling.. just so you know the first week was sad for me and i was obsessing about having another baby and going high tech.. bc i was so desperate to feel like i still had a chance at a girl.
i will eventually entertain that option, but something happened and i had a huge shift.
i started getting really excited about my little boy, picked his name, and started ordering stuff from etsy for his nursery. i went to visit a friend who just had her second baby boy, and it made me realize that moment when you first meet them, and no matter what you just can't believe the little human is a creation you made. they are so pure and the room is always filled with so much light and joy when they come in. when my other two boys were born, they both brought lots of luck to our family (with finances) i am convinced it was them that brought us this.. so i am sure this next little fella will bring some gift as well.
i have been talking to him in the womb and letting him know i cant wait to see his little face, and what kind of personality he will have.
just thought i would let you ladies who are experiencing GD know, that it will get better. i think once i decided on a name he became real to me. and i started to test out his name on birth announcements, and i got so happy!!!
anyways, thanks for letting me rant... and i am really feeling good and optimistic about my future.. 3 little boys what a blessing! and if a girl comes eventually great, if not thats okay also.

[from2to3]

Thanks ladies. I'm just numb right now. Hasn't fully hit me, but enough to where I'm sad, and depressed about stuff. I know I'll love this child and he's a blessing, that's not what I'm worried about. I loved DS2 right away but I still felt like something was wrong or missing everyday and I was distracted and almost bitter. Don't want to feel like that the rest of my life.
To top it off they found an echogenic focus of the heart and we need to go up and get a specialized ultrasound. Dr isn't worried because it's just a "soft marker" and everything else looked great and healthy but for us it's just enough to cause us to worry about downs


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[Little Lunasa]

From2to3 I am so sorry you didnt hear what you wanted but wanted to say congrats on such a cute baby boy. I hope all is ok with him at your scan and I know you will love him to bits when he arrives xxxx

[dreams529]

from2to3 I am so sorry you did not hear girl & that you have to have a specialized ultrasound. Prayers that they will find everything is perfect with him at that next test.

[dreams529]

tandjmom I'm so sorry for what your friend said some people are so insensitive. So happy that you are feeling so excited for your little man!

[aidansmum]

Thanks ladies. I'm just numb right now. Hasn't fully hit me, but enough to where I'm sad, and depressed about stuff. I know I'll love this child and he's a blessing, that's not what I'm worried about. I loved DS2 right away but I still felt like something was wrong or missing everyday and I was distracted and almost bitter. Don't want to feel like that the rest of my life.
To top it off they found an echogenic focus of the heart and we need to go up and get a specialized ultrasound. Dr isn't worried because it's just a "soft marker" and everything else looked great and healthy but for us it's just enough to cause us to worry about downs


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Same happened to my friend's boy and he was just fine, I'm sure your little boy will be too! Hugs x

[snipsnsnails]

Thanks ladies. I'm just numb right now. Hasn't fully hit me, but enough to where I'm sad, and depressed about stuff. I know I'll love this child and he's a blessing, that's not what I'm worried about. I loved DS2 right away but I still felt like something was wrong or missing everyday and I was distracted and almost bitter. Don't want to feel like that the rest of my life.
To top it off they found an echogenic focus of the heart and we need to go up and get a specialized ultrasound. Dr isn't worried because it's just a "soft marker" and everything else looked great and healthy but for us it's just enough to cause us to worry about downs


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A similar thing happened to me with ds3. They saw something on his heart and the ob went on to say I was going be high risk and the baby would be rushed after delivery for heart surgery. She was giving me the worst case scenario. I then had a specialized echocardiogram on the baby while in the womb and everything was completely normal. It was just a calcification.
I am hoping everything is fine with your guy!

[GT77]

Sorry 2to3 you did not hear girl and I am sure everything will be ok with the dr. When is your scan?

[Mumto3boys]

I can understand feeling numb and also bitter. Keep taking deep breathes, your son will heal that part of you. For now its okay to feel this way. Lets just pray that he is as healthy as can be. xo
Thanks ladies. I'm just numb right now. Hasn't fully hit me, but enough to where I'm sad, and depressed about stuff. I know I'll love this child and he's a blessing, that's not what I'm worried about. I loved DS2 right away but I still felt like something was wrong or missing everyday and I was distracted and almost bitter. Don't want to feel like that the rest of my life.
To top it off they found an echogenic focus of the heart and we need to go up and get a specialized ultrasound. Dr isn't worried because it's just a "soft marker" and everything else looked great and healthy but for us it's just enough to cause us to worry about downs


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[KBooze]

From2to3 we just found out that we are having a boy after swaying for a girl. I cried for the first few days. I completely understand the numb feeling. Our daughter has called the baby "baby sister" since the beginning and was upset to find out it was a boy and that made it harder on me. I'm hoping in a few weeks the numb feeling will get better for you. Hugs.


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[from2to3]

Thanks ladies, I truly do appreciate everything! It just felt like everything was finally making sense and falling into place...just to find out I was dead wrong!! I just have to accept that me and my family aren't meant to have a girl for whatever reason. And there is no doubt it's a boy, even a 4 yr old can see that. But at least I didn't have my hopes up the whole pregnancy to be "let down" at delivery.

I don't know when our scan will be. They are supposed to call anytime. I thought our doctor told us we had the option to do the MaterniT21 blood test instead, so I'm not sure which we will do or when.

Hope all is well

[aidansmum]

Hi ladies. Hope you are all doing well. I am going to my Doctor's appointment today. Little one is more active now, I feel her more often, I guess she's finally filling up the empty spaces and running out of room to stretch her little legs :). Will be good to see her on scan again today.

Just found out my sister is pregnant again and I was quite surprised the has a bit of GD this time. Her first was a girl and she really wanted a boy this time, more for her husband's sake who comes from a traditionally strict japanese upbringing and apparently a boy is a big deal for him, the thing is, she is not sure she wants to have anymore children, so he's already 'telling' her they will try again after this little girl, she's only 10 weeks and found out with blood testing as well. We were so excited thinking if might have been a boy as I have so many cute boy outfits to pass on... but not to be. She says it was an 'accident' though, 5 days before O, I guess Shettles worked for this one. :)

[snipsnsnails]

Braxton hicks anyone? I have 8 more weeks to go and it seems my belly is constantly rock hard! I don't remember having these so much with the other kids. I have an appt Friday so will talk with my Dr. Then.
It's just so uncomfortable!

[Mumto3boys]

Oooo so exciting snipsnsnails! good signs that the time is near, can't wait for those initial feelings ;) this one already seems to have the better of me I lie on my side and it will kick until I change to other side :/ ...

[Mumto3boys]

I know its number #4 girls but I'm feeling massive at only 23weeks! 18155

[Mumto3boys]

She wanted the 'pigeon pair'.... like the majority of people but I guess she has to figure out that if she had all boys would her husband allow her to try again for a girl?... I know that if mine were all girls we would be trying for that boy.
Hi ladies. Hope you are all doing well. I am going to my Doctor's appointment today. Little one is more active now, I feel her more often, I guess she's finally filling up the empty spaces and running out of room to stretch her little legs :). Will be good to see her on scan again today.

Just found out my sister is pregnant again and I was quite surprised the has a bit of GD this time. Her first was a girl and she really wanted a boy this time, more for her husband's sake who comes from a traditionally strict japanese upbringing and apparently a boy is a big deal for him, the thing is, she is not sure she wants to have anymore children, so he's already 'telling' her they will try again after this little girl, she's only 10 weeks and found out with blood testing as well. We were so excited thinking if might have been a boy as I have so many cute boy outfits to pass on... but not to be. She says it was an 'accident' though, 5 days before O, I guess Shettles worked for this one. :)

[bunnywabbit]

Braxton hicks anyone? I have 8 more weeks to go and it seems my belly is constantly rock hard! I don't remember having these so much with the other kids. I have an appt Friday so will talk with my Dr. Then.
It's just so uncomfortable!

To my knowledge I've not had any yet (I take it is not something you'd miss!) I have had one or two times where my tum feels hard but I've put it down to it being baby leaning heavily on the area. When does it usually start?

[Bigwish]

From2to3, sorry you didn't hear pink...

Our little bubs also has a echodense focus, but if all other soft markers are normal, than here they do no follow up. I looked into it and there is no predictive value of a focus on down's syndrome if only the focus is the only 'abnormal' marker. The sonographer assured us it was only calsification, and commonly seen.

Well, we did the harmony blood test, so i'm positive she hasn't down's syndrome. Maybe materniT21 is a good idea for you, if your doctor opted that.

Hope everything turns out just fine. GL

[dreams529]

bunny I had no Braxton hick with any of my first 3 kids. Had them with #4 & been having them already with this lo. They can start at any time or you might never have one.

Hope everyone is doing well! Been busy trying to get things set up for baby. I know its a little early but I'm trying to have everything done before my kids get out of school in May. Going for a 3d ultrasound on the 18th so my kids can see their baby brother. They are all excited to finally get a good look at him & so am I!

[snipsnsnails]

To my knowledge I've not had any yet (I take it is not something you'd miss!) I have had one or two times where my tum feels hard but I've put it down to it being baby leaning heavily on the area. When does it usually start?

This is the most I ever had them. I barely had them before. I remember with my first being in the hospital hooked up to the machine and they said oh, did you feel that? I said no and thought it was just the baby laying or pushing hard since my tummy got tense but didn't heard. That's when I learned they were Braxton. They weren't bad today. Been drinking tons if water today, that helps.
It would feel really tight, but like I said this is #4 and the most I have had them.

[aidansmum]

She wanted the 'pigeon pair'.... like the majority of people but I guess she has to figure out that if she had all boys would her husband allow her to try again for a girl?... I know that if mine were all girls we would be trying for that boy.

Unfortunately I dont think he would be that pushy for a girl, he's got that thing that some men have, they need a boy, period. I don't understand it but it sounds like the pressure is on now for her to 'produce' a boy!

[aidansmum]

snips, I am also starting to feel the Braxton Hicks and I'm only 25 weeks along, they are pretty uncomfortable, specially at the end, but the more frequent the closer it gets to see your baby :) Bring them on :)

[gafan]

I'm glad to hear that most of you are feeling well.

Not sure, but I might have had a Braxton Hicks contraction or two. The little one has been kicking more but I don't feel him too often. His heartbeat is very active.

I've been busy getting things ready and trying to save for a maternity leave as well as fill a nursery (challenging to do both at once!)

DH has been much more supportive lately. He's starting to not be so depressed and to think of a few things he might like to do with our kid when he's a little older. I think once the baby is born we'll be ok. :happy:

We decided to take a vacation in May before the baby arrives and that has raised both our spirits. 'm starting to really wonder what this little one will be like.

[snipsnsnails]

Hi girls. Here is some free stuff or discounted items that I have ordered. On carseatcanopy.com use code pjbaby and get $50 off. I need opinions if you happen to look. I am deciding between Angelina or lovely design?? I love the sharp blue and gray chevron for boys!
Also on their site go to their sister sites and get free baby leggings, nursing cover or nursing pads. Usually just pay shipping with codes.
Thanks!

[bunnywabbit]

Bubba bump 29+3 (apologies for the jogging bottoms, just comfy, still fit me, and didn't really want to go out today). Around 10 weeks to go, but really thinking he'll come late - seems to be such a laid back baby...

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[aidansmum]

What a gorgeous bump bunny! Only 10 weeks to go! OMG! It's hard to believe all of us that got together to talk about BFP's a morning sickness are getting closer and closer to holding our babies.
Went to my Doctor's appointment, little one is well. Remember I said she was the quiet type? Forget about that, this last week she's been kicking a lot! And I love it. Entering my 26th week now. Moved DS to 'big boy's bedroom' yesterday, now nursery is free to decorate, time to start having fun :) Have a good weekend girls! x

[bunnywabbit]

What a gorgeous bump bunny! Only 10 weeks to go! OMG! It's hard to believe all of us that got together to talk about BFP's a morning sickness are getting closer and closer to holding our babies.
Went to my Doctor's appointment, little one is well. Remember I said she was the quiet type? Forget about that, this last week she's been kicking a lot! And I love it. Entering my 26th week now. Moved DS to 'big boy's bedroom' yesterday, now nursery is free to decorate, time to start having fun :) Have a good weekend girls! x

Only 10 weeks coming Tuesday, that's gone insanely fast! That means only six work weeks left! Wow... Really need to sort out my hospital bag.

Our little guy was a quiet little man too - it's almost as if he one day decided to flip a switch to 'action' mode. Even DH was surprised the amount of kicks and movement which he couldn't feel the week before.

Hoping DS settled into his big boy room and the nursery decoration goes well. Looking forward to seeing piccies!

[momof3boyz11]

Hello ladies! Glad everyone seems to be doing well! Crazy busy lately with all the kids after school activities and preparing for the twins! Just wanted to say hi to everyone :)

Here is my 26 week twin bump!

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[SamS_TTCPink]

Sorry for hijacking the thread 😉 but just wanted to say that is such a gorgeous baby bump momof3boyz!! At 26weeks with the twins I was HUGE, nothing like that cute bump of yours! 💜

I was actually at the shops one day at about 22 weeks and a woman abused me and said being "that pregnant" (not knowing i was having twins obviously) that I shouldn't be out at the shops and how selfish and disgusting of me because what if I went into labour at the shops!! Rude woman!! 😠

It's good to read how well you all are, you're all making me so clucky and so excited about getting to where you are with the pregnancy! Seems so far away, but I'm sure it will go fast! Just can't even wait til my first scan and seeing the heartbeat! 😊❤️.

Anyway, sorry again for crashing the thread. 😕


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[GreaseMonkey]

So jealous of all you lovely ladies who are getting so close to your due dates!!! I'm half way there, got a long ways to go lol

I have about 60ish days until I get to go home to KY woohooo!!! My in laws are getting really excited and are getting ready for us to get there!! I will need to call my Dr as soon as I figure out when exactly I will be leaving to go home and hope that she is not too busy to take me!! I loved her with son#2 and I would love it if she could deliver my last baby too :) Other than that nothing is really going on, weather is beautiful as always, haven't worn winter clothes in almost a year!

Hope everyone is doing well!!

[momof3boyz11]

Sorry for hijacking the thread �� but just wanted to say that is such a gorgeous baby bump momof3boyz!! At 26weeks with the twins I was HUGE, nothing like that cute bump of yours! ��

I was actually at the shops one day at about 22 weeks and a woman abused me and said being "that pregnant" (not knowing i was having twins obviously) that I shouldn't be out at the shops and how selfish and disgusting of me because what if I went into labour at the shops!! Rude woman!! ��

It's good to read how well you all are, you're all making me so clucky and so excited about getting to where you are with the pregnancy! Seems so far away, but I'm sure it will go fast! Just can't even wait til my first scan and seeing the heartbeat! ��❤️.

Anyway, sorry again for crashing the thread. ��


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Thanks but as I am sure you can relate I feel heavy and huge! Unfortunately I have developed pregnancy induced carpal tunnel and can't grin anything with my right hand :( other than that everything has been going well. I just get happy when we hit the milestones first it was 24 weeks next is 28 32 34 and 36! My husband and I go to dinner every time we hit one :) we went at 12 weeks and 24 ;) I hope we get to hit them all and they stay in.

Congrats on the pregnancy! I hope the little bean is healthy as can be!

[GreaseMonkey]

Does everyone know what they are having yet or are we still waiting for ladies to find out? Gosh, i can't believe that some of you might have their baby in the next month!!!

I am SO uncomfortable at 21 weeks, I will be asking for an induction as soon as I am able to do so!! I am meeting with the Embassy nurse/PA this week or the next to discuss my exit plan from this awful place!!
I cannot wait to go to Olive Garden, to Cracker Barrel, to Outback, eat at McDonalds and all the goodness the US has to offer!!!

[maybebabythree]

Hi girls, sorry for not posting sooner. They couldn't tell the sex at my 20 week scan as the cord was between the legs! I have growth scans at 28, 34 and 36 weeks so not sure if I should book a gender scan or just wait

[bunnywabbit]

Hi girls, sorry for not posting sooner. They couldn't tell the sex at my 20 week scan as the cord was between the legs! I have growth scans at 28, 34 and 36 weeks so not sure if I should book a gender scan or just wait

Oh no! How frustrating! How far along are you now? Will you have to pay for a gender scan? If so, I think I'd be tempted to wait a little and find out at your next growth scan if it's not very far off. Hoping baby cooperates next time!

[maybebabythree]

I'm 22 weeks today. Had the nifty blood blood test which is like maternity 21 so I'm 75% sure I know the sex. All the scans so far have guessed that sex too - but no 100% yet

[aidansmum]

Since we're posting bumps, this is my bump at 25-26 weeks. Feeling huge and Doctor told me to slow down on my weight gain (I tend to put on a lot of weight!). I'm trying to be good BUT, getting cold now, hot cross buns season, Easter....not sure I can be THAT good! :)

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[aidansmum]

I'm 22 weeks today. Had the nifty blood blood test which is like maternity 21 so I'm 75% sure I know the sex. All the scans so far have guessed that sex too - but no 100% yet

That should be very accurate! Do you want to know or you prefer not to?

[aidansmum]

Sorry for hijacking the thread �� but just wanted to say that is such a gorgeous baby bump momof3boyz!! At 26weeks with the twins I was HUGE, nothing like that cute bump of yours! ��

I was actually at the shops one day at about 22 weeks and a woman abused me and said being "that pregnant" (not knowing i was having twins obviously) that I shouldn't be out at the shops and how selfish and disgusting of me because what if I went into labour at the shops!! Rude woman!! ��

It's good to read how well you all are, you're all making me so clucky and so excited about getting to where you are with the pregnancy! Seems so far away, but I'm sure it will go fast! Just can't even wait til my first scan and seeing the heartbeat! ��❤️.

Anyway, sorry again for crashing the thread. ��


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You're welcome to crash anytime! I am so excited you got your BFP! Let us know as soon as you hear that little heartbeat! It seems like it dragging at first, but holly molly! does it go fast! :)

[menlc611]

Hey ladies!! Glad to see everyone is doing well! Things have been crazy here! I'm almost done babysitting (my choice as the little girl I babysit is SO bad and I just can't handle her anymore!) but now I'm frantically looking for another job as I still want to help out financially! We also are in the process of switch from a regular OB to a midwife birthing center. I originally was seeing a midwife and planning for a homebirth, but we just can't afford it. I meet with the new midwives next Tuesday and have my first appointment on May 5th (I'll be 30+6!! Seems so late to switch!) I'm nervous and excited! I'm loving all the bump pics!!! Here is mine from last week (27 weeks)
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[GT77]

are u allowed peanut butter if u sway for a girl, my friend wants to know?

[GT77]

adianmum your tummy looks small!! How much weight have u gained that the dr. would say that? I am up 42lbs so far and I am 32 weeks! Only good news is I am going at 37 weeks!! 5 more weeks, scary!!

[GreaseMonkey]

Yikes GT that is sooo close!!! I am so excited for you :)

[aidansmum]

adianmum your tummy looks small!! How much weight have u gained that the dr. would say that? I am up 42lbs so far and I am 32 weeks! Only good news is I am going at 37 weeks!! 5 more weeks, scary!!

I guess he's having a go at me because I was a bit on the bigger side before falling pregnant. The first 20 weeks I put on only about 6 lbs but once the morning sickness was over I put on 13lbs just like that, in 6 weeks! I always get big when pregnant so I'm not that worried, but you know how Doctors are! :rolleyes: I thought it was too good to be true when he told me I was gaining weight very slowly at first, it's usually the opposite with me :)

[aidansmum]

adianmum your tummy looks small!! How much weight have u gained that the dr. would say that? I am up 42lbs so far and I am 32 weeks! Only good news is I am going at 37 weeks!! 5 more weeks, scary!!

Wow! Can't believe you'll have your little one in your arms in 5 weeks!!!! How exciting! Are you going to be induced early for any particular reason?

[aidansmum]

As for the peanut butter, I heard nuts are a no no in any girl sway.

[snipsnsnails]

Cute bumps ladies! We are all getting closer! GT I can't believe your baby will be here soon. I start 34 weeks Friday. I am getting so excited. Ready to be done being pregnant. Know it's a bit sad to be done but am more and more excited that we are done and this is my family:) my body gets so sore at night And it's hard to keep up with my boys.
I was gaining a lot in the beginning and my dr. Cautioned me. But I was really underweight due to the sway. So I cut out sweets and exercised, now she says. Haven't put much weight on the last 2 visits:/....really, what do you want?
She is measuring right on so that's all that matters.
I have a feeling she will be a June baby and will be late with her....I was always 4 days early with the boys.

[gafan]

It is exciting to hear that some of us are getting so close to due dates! Time is flying.

My doctor says I'm gaining too much weight too. If I gain another pound a week until the end of pregnancy I'll be over 35-40 lbs weight gain. I have always been a little bit overweight so I think they wanted me to keep it to 25-30 lbs.

For those of us who swayed pink... it seems kind of hard to know how much weight was put on due to pregnancy and how much might have been gained back just because we stopped dieting. You know what I mean? And then with the winter holidays and winter weather here I always gain an extra 4-5 lbs.... So it is tough to know whether or not to be concerned about it.

I'll be careful about eating mostly but in May we're going on vacation and I am not going to worry about it!

[maybebabythree]

That should be very accurate! Do you want to know or you prefer not to?

Oh I do want to know - I just don't want my bubble burst. I have brought quite a lot of girl things but there is still some doubt in my mind

[aidansmum]

Gafan, it makes sense, of course we will put on weight just because we are dropping the diet, and then with pregnancy, it is a recipe for packing up loads. Unfortunately I didn't lose that much weight with dieting as I fell pregnant pretty fast, I lost about 7 or 8 kg (not good with lbs) at first, then put on about 2 or 3 and then fell pregnant, and I was slightly overweight before soooo, I am far from my ideal weight :( But I think that if all your tests are good then there's not much to worry about, been there 3 times before, the last 2 Doctor wasn't happy with my weight gain and all went well, so I'm not too concerned.

[aidansmum]

Cute bumps ladies! We are all getting closer! GT I can't believe your baby will be here soon. I start 34 weeks Friday. I am getting so excited. Ready to be done being pregnant. Know it's a bit sad to be done but am more and more excited that we are done and this is my family:) my body gets so sore at night And it's hard to keep up with my boys.
I was gaining a lot in the beginning and my dr. Cautioned me. But I was really underweight due to the sway. So I cut out sweets and exercised, now she says. Haven't put much weight on the last 2 visits:/....really, what do you want?
She is measuring right on so that's all that matters.
I have a feeling she will be a June baby and will be late with her....I was always 4 days early with the boys.

Funny how some of them need extra cooking. My first was 1 week early, second 1 week late and last also 1 week late. I hope this one is a little bit late because I want an August baby, little Leo like me :)

[snipsnsnails]

Funny how some of them need extra cooking. My first was 1 week early, second 1 week late and last also 1 week late. I hope this one is a little bit late because I want an August baby, little Leo like me :)
My mom, dh, and first ds are all Leo's! I really have no idea when she will come. Nursery is almost done, things are getting in order and will soon be packing our hospital bags. Then she come when she wants too:)

[gafan]

On Wednesday I "failed" the first diabetes screen so I took the 3 hour test today. I will find out on Monday.
For now I'll believe I'm int he 66% of women who screen positive but aren't diabetic. :fx:

[bunnywabbit]

On Wednesday I "failed" the first diabetes screen so I took the 3 hour test today. I will find out on Monday.
For now I'll believe I'm int he 66% of women who screen positive but aren't diabetic. :fx:

Oh no! I really hope so. I was so sure I'd fail when I had mine done a coupleof weeks ago but they'd said they'd call me and I never got the call. I hope all goes well for you and can be controlled by diet x

[aidansmum]

On Wednesday I "failed" the first diabetes screen so I took the 3 hour test today. I will find out on Monday.
For now I'll believe I'm int he 66% of women who screen positive but aren't diabetic. :fx:

I 'failed' the test with my second pregnancy as well and I don't have diabetes, it's pretty common, as far as I can remember the Doctor just told me to go easy on sugar and certain foods and nothing else. I'm sure you'll be fine x

[snipsnsnails]

On Wednesday I "failed" the first diabetes screen so I took the 3 hour test today. I will find out on Monday.
For now I'll believe I'm int he 66% of women who screen positive but aren't diabetic. :fx:

The same thing happened to me with this pregnancy. I failed 1 hr but passed 3 hr. I always passed the 1 hour with the other 3 pregnancies. I think it's 1 in 3 fail the 1 hour. It's very common. But then pass the 3 hour. I asked the lab lady her thoughts and told her how I ate granola bars and a banana before the test she thinks it has something to do with it. But they tell you to eat normally for the 1 hour. Don't stress over it. If you do end up having it I'm sure you can do diet control and be fine.

[Mumto3boys]

Gosh haven't been on for a while... school holidays, kid with tonsils and adenoids out, another cut his head open on daddys weight dumbbell, and the other one today crashes off his bike and now knows why I go on and on about helmet wear! In laws are also coming for the week - and back to school they go in one day! (secretly cannot wait, things seem much easier with routine and less house mess!)... 25 weeks this week not sure if its going fast or slow? as I want it to do both!.. Hope everyone is well. Cute bump pics too.

[Myloves]

Maybebabythree I had no idea you were pregnant!! Congrats! I thought your ds3 was your last baby? Do you know what you're having?

[gafan]

Good news- I definitely do not have gestational diabetes! What a relief!

[maybebabythree]

Maybebabythree I had no idea you were pregnant!! Congrats! I thought your ds3 was your last baby? Do you know what you're having?

Well ds2 was my last baby - but I keep on going ;0) pretty sure this is a girl as I had a DNA test like maternity21 and three scans all guess girl. I won't belive it until I get a money shot lol!

[momof3boyz11]

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Hi ladies! Hope everyone is doing well! Just wanted to check in with my 28 week twin bump!
We have our baby shower tomorrow that an amazing friend decided to throw for us and I am so excited since I didn't expect to have one at all!

So exciting!

[from2to3]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/27/u2e5y9uj.jpg
My 23 week bump (I'm terrible at selfies!)

Had our echo and special ultrasound yesterday and baby's heart is normal as can be and everything else looks great! His penis hasn't disappeared tho....lol


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[snipsnsnails]

Here is my huge belly shot! 35 weeks and next week starts my weekly appointments. Nursery almost done, cleaned all the baby stuff so after 36 weeks I will be ready for her to arrive. Hope everyone is feeling well:)18430

[bunnywabbit]

Have started washing LO's baby stuff and putting them away. Am in the middle of a huge house cleanup/clearout (MiL is moving in :( ). In the process of clearing out the small office as a 'nursery' for the little guy. Still a little way to go, but in progress! Really can't wait to put his cot up...

[bunnywabbit]

Starting to get my first twinges of heartburn. Wondering if this little guy might have a bit of hair when he's born (I didn't - had a little round head. DH didn't have much either!)

Hmm... also trying to decide if the medication is worse than the heartburn - yuk!

[aidansmum]

Starting to get my first twinges of heartburn. Wondering if this little guy might have a bit of hair when he's born (I didn't - had a little round head. DH didn't have much either!)

Hmm... also trying to decide if the medication is worse than the heartburn - yuk!

Bunny, I know how you feel, the last 2 weeks I've been actually waking up with the worst heartburn/reflux, it starts mid afternoon and sometimes I can't even have dinner, if it means hair my little girl will be a hairy one :)

[aidansmum]

Awwww ladies, what gorgeous bumps!!!!! I love seeing pictures of bumps, gotta get another selfie to post sometime, waiting for the 30 week mark now. Getting huge though!

[aidansmum]

Here it is, the 28 week bump shot! :)

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[GreaseMonkey]

Awww, you ladies all look gorgeous!!!

AM, I love your top!!!

[GreaseMonkey]

Sorry ladies, been MIA lately. Nothing to report here, haven't seen baby since my last appointment at 17 weeks and my next appt is next Tuesday so I am really excited and nervous to see her AND confirm she is still a girl before I really go shopping lol Have started my medevac process and I will be going home the day my oldest gets out of school, I am NOT staying here in Africa longer than I have to.
I will try and get induced on August 4th so that hubby can come home and be there for the birth and be able to travel back to Africa with us after 6 weeks of baby being born :)

Hope everyone else is doing good :)

[aidansmum]

It's so old Grease. Thank you! It's one of those 'just throw it on' items I've had for a long time, just handy it's got room for the bump :)

[dreams529]

Time is flying! Glad to see all of you are doing so well! Had a 3d ultrasound on the 18th & it was so great to see our little man. I will try to get picts up when I have a sec. DD was bummed at the ultrasound kept asking if we could just change the baby to a boy. She really has taken this so much harder than I have. Hoping once she finally sees & holds him she will be happier.

Feeling pretty well except for the heartburn that started a few weeks ago. Actually it is not as bad as previous pregnancies but hits at the most random times. I hate when it wakes me up at night. I'll be 28 weeks Monday & we have a dr. apt that day. Per the ultrasound baby is 5 days bigger than my EDD. Keeping a close eye on that cause my DD was 9.8lb & DS3 was 8.5lb & they were both a couple of days before their due dates.

Funny DS1& DS2 share the same bday. DS3 is 7/17 & this one is due 7/26 have a feeling that they could share a bday also. Don't know how I could manage that twice!?!?! LOL

Hope everyone continues do well. The next month will fly by for me between the kids sports & the end of school. Feel like baby will be here before we know it!!

[bunnywabbit]

32 weeks and was scan day today! Just a check to make sure the placenta has moved up a little in the past few weeks. They weren't too worried at the last appointment but the hospital has 'a protocol' I was a little lower than. Scan went well! He was napping again, but this time was very good and wasn't curled up in a little ball so the sonographer could get decent measurements. He's still dead on target for size - 1.913kg (4lb 3oz) so has put on 3lb in just over 6 weeks. No wonder he suddenly feels so heavy!

[aidansmum]

Dreams, time will fly from now on....it would be quite funny to have 2 pairs of kids sharing the same bday :) At least you can throw in a big bday party, less trouble :)

Bunny, glad all is well and little one cooperated this time so you could get a better look at him. You're very close now x

[bunnywabbit]

Just a quick message to say that Pumpkin's water broke a little while ago. She is in the hospital and is having contractions which she isn't feeling. Please keep her and babies in prayer. She will update us as soon as she can.

[snipsnsnails]

Bunny, glad to hear your scan went well! Yes, Dreams time will be flying by. Sometimes it flys by then I feel like it can't get here soon enough. I'm trying to enjoy every minute and not rush things since this is last time I'll be pregnant. I do feel like I've been pregnant FOREVER though!

When is pumpkin's due date? She must be pretty early? If her water broke they must deliver, I pray everything is ok with her and the baby.

[bunnywabbit]

Bunny, glad to hear your scan went well! Yes, Dreams time will be flying by. Sometimes it flys by then I feel like it can't get here soon enough. I'm trying to enjoy every minute and not rush things since this is last time I'll be pregnant. I do feel like I've been pregnant FOREVER though!

When is pumpkin's due date? She must be pretty early? If her water broke they must deliver, I pray everything is ok with her and the baby.

She's 31+3 so maybe beginning of July, but because it's twins they'd likely take them earlier. Hoping steroids can be administered in time to help the babies' lungs.

[GreaseMonkey]

Oh good luck Pumpkin, sending easy labor vibes to you :HH:

[GreaseMonkey]

Speaking of which, does anyone think it's a good idea to have a labor buddy so that everyone is on top of everything?

[bunnywabbit]

** Further update from pumpkin: **

"First of all let me tell you that we are doing good and babies are still in!

I picked up DS from kindergarten but already felt weird. We've been to the drug store and the playground and went home when I needed to pee really bad. After a few minutes I thought something has to be wrong because the water didn't stop running and when I looked into the toilet it was all bloody (sorry TMI I know!). I started panicking and of course DH didn't answer his phone so I called my parents in law to pick up DS and then set up an emergency call. At the hospital a doctor confirmed that Milan's water broke and gave me a steroid shot immediately to help the babies lungs to mature faster. I will need another one tomorrow. I had some contractions that I didn't feel but cervix is still closed. Now I am on meds 24/7 to stop the contractions and antibiotics twice a day. Oh and bed rest of course. Only allowed to get up to the toilet and take a shower every few days. We are trying to keep the twins in until at least 33weeks, 34 would be so much better. Please keep us in your prayers, every single day matters now and I just don't want them in NICU!

I kind of felt they would be born early but I didn't see that coming!"

[GreaseMonkey]

Oh praying the babies stay in a little longer :fx::fingers::LotsofLove:

[GreaseMonkey]

Thanks for the update Bunny!!

[bunnywabbit]

Speaking of which, does anyone think it's a good idea to have a labor buddy so that everyone is on top of everything?

If people are up for that, then yes it sounds like a great idea! Not sure how it'd be organised though :confused: - would it be a FB thing, or handing out mobile phone numbers so you can send a text message or some other way? What do you guys think?

[GreaseMonkey]

I guess whatever people found more comfortable or something. If it was phone numbers I would have to be the same country to avoid charges I assume.

[maybebabythree]

Oh no! Poor pumpkin! I hope they stay put a while longer. At least it's past 30 weeks :0(

[aidansmum]

praying for pumpkin and hoping her babies hang on a bit longer, so stressful for her! Thinking of you hun x

Grease, it is a great idea but how would we do it? Not sure if phone is a good idea because of how distant some of us are? Maybe e-mail or FB? Also a buddy would have to be a few weeks apart to give birth or both could be going at the same time and not be able to notify anybody. Maybe we can pair up by due date??? Like 2 weeks apart or so?

[dreams529]

Prayers for pumpkin & her babies hoping they stay in!

As for labor buddies I'm up for whatever just let me know.

[aidansmum]

Just need to share something ladies, it's a bit of a sad day today. Remember I mentioned my sister was pregnant with a baby girl? Well she's 15 weeks along. At the 12 week scan they found 3 markers for Downs and a bad heart condition that would require the poor little thing to go to heart surgery right after birth, so all things considered my sister decided to terminate her pregnancy. The poor thing is so upset it breaks my heart. It's her 4th miscarriage and two of those were due to trisomies (first at 6 weeks, second at 9 weeks, third at 13 weeks (girl + fetus tested and had another trisomy), then 1 healthy baby girl, and now another girl with Downs and this heart problem. It's so sad to see someone close to you go through this! And I am so sad for the poor baby and my sister and just feeling like crap :(

[bunnywabbit]

I am so sorry, aidansmum. So heartbreaking, and so many times... she's in my thoughts xxx

[bunnywabbit]

Further on pumpkin: it was Milan's waters that went, Liah's is still intact. Doctors don't think she'll make it much further than 34 weeks, but that's all she really needs, then the babies should only need to stay in for a short time.

"....The babies have a good weight, Milan is weighing 2000gr and Liah 2089 so that's amazing for 31 weeks. Doctors are saying they don't necessarily have to go into NICU if they will be born any day soon, it depends on the weight (which is already enough to stay with me in a room) and if they will be able to breathe on their own. It doesn't matter if they have blood sugar issues or can't hold their temps they could keep an eye on it even if the babies are in a normal room with me.

...I am not leaving the hospital without the babies anymore. They are monitoring me closely now. I will have an ultrasound everyday to check on the waters and they'll do bloodwork everyday to ensure I don't get an infection."

[SamS_TTCPink]

Aidensmum, your poor sister, that's such sad news. And what a rough journey she's had. Sending her and you all my thoughts and prayers. xx

[SamS_TTCPink]

thanks for the updates on pumpkin bunnywabbit. It's good news that they don't have to come out just yet and that she's being monitored closely. Fingers crossed it all stays ok. x

[Little Lunasa]

Aidansmum, so sorry to hear the sad news about your sister :(

Bunny thanks for the update on Pumpkin, I hope it all goes smoothly for her

xx

[aidansmum]

I'm glad to hear Pumpkin's being monitored 24/7 and hoping her babies hang on until week 34, poor thing, it must be so scary.

[aidansmum]

Thanks for all the kind words regarding my sister girls, she's coping ok I suppose, I think I would be a mess if it was me :( But certain things just happen, what can she or anyone do?

[maybebabythree]

Thanks the update on pumpkin, sounds promising.

Sorry to hear your sister audens mum xx

[GreaseMonkey]

Bunny, thanks for the update, she is still in my thoughts and prayers!

AM, I am so sorry to hear about your sister, what a heartbreaking situation, my heart goes out to her and your family.

[from2to3]

Prayers for Pumpkin and her babies! Hope they stay in there and mature a little bit more! Though, that is a great weight already!

AM - My heart breaks for your sister!! What a hard decision to have to make! Hope she is doing ok!

As for the heartburn...oh my! I barely had any with my first, though he had more hair than my second. This one is by far to worst! Started a few weeks ago and it's almost constant, esp if I eat any tomato sauce, BBQ sauce, salsa, seasoned chips, you name it! I think milk is going to be my best friend!

Can't believe some of you are going to be holding your babies soon! :)

[snipsnsnails]

Thanks Bunny for the update. Glad to hear she is further along and they are great weights! It sounds like she is in good hands.
AM- I am so sorry to hear about your sister. What a devastating diagnosis to deal with, so heartbreaking. Many prayers to her.

[dreams529]

Aidansmum I am so very sorry to hear that. You, your sister & the baby are in my thoughts & prayers.

[bunnywabbit]

** Further update on pumpkin **

She had her 2nd (and last) steroid shot last night, but she lost more amniotic fluid during night and had started to feel what felt like strong menstrual cramping this morning. She sends her thanks to all for their support at this time.

"...Well i just talked to the doctor and she wasn't very hopeful that we'll make it longer than a few more days max. I am off to get my heart checked and will then get some information regarding a c-section from her. Will have to sign the papers for it today in case it needs to be done quick. She said they will have to be in NICU once they are born. I am so unbelievably sad, don't want to be separated from my babies. Can't stop crying. I had such a wonderful pregnancy, very uneventful and now this..."

"...I talked to the doctor again an hour ago and she said at this gestation and with the steroid shots I can be very hopeful that they'll only need to stay in NICU for one or two nights just to make sure they are doing ok. She also explained that I can be with them 24/7 and nurse them and hold them and that all the nurses will try to involve me as much as possible. Very relieved right now but of course we'll need to see how they will be doing once they are born to be able and say 100% what the next steps will be."

[dreams529]

Poor Pumpkin, can only imagine how scary this all must be. Praying for her & her babies. Thank you bunnywabbit for the update.

[Bigwish]

Pumpkin, good luck! That must be so overwhelming. Hope everything goes smoothly. You're in my prayers.

AM- what a sad news... They're in my prayers too.

[maybebabythree]

Stay strong pumpkin - they are in safe hands

[aidansmum]

Thanks for the update Bunny. It is a delicate situation but the Doctors sound confident, which is good. I'm glad she will be able to stay with her babies for as long as she likes. She must be so worried, the poor thing. My thoughts and heart goes to her.

[SamS_TTCPink]

Tell her we all send our love and prayers. xx

[Little Lunasa]

Thinking of you Pumpkin xxx

[GreaseMonkey]

:HH: pumpkin :HH:

[bunnywabbit]

Sorry it took so long to look into (the idea wasn't being ignored - fantastic idea, GreaseMonkey, just couldn't really wrap my head around it last week given work, etc. :oops:)

http://genderdreaming.com/forum/due-june-july-august-2014/42024-due-june-july-august-2014-labour-buddies.html

[from2to3]

Hope everything is going/goes well for pumpkin!! Big hugs


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[bunnywabbit]

*** Further update from Pumpkin ***

"Went to the the bathroom and started bleeding. Now off to see the doctor. So worried!!!..."

"What a nightmare... it wasn't the mucus plug, it was pure blood. By the time the doctor was ready to see me I was bleeding very heavy it was just running down my legs and I had strong and regular contractions. Both babies are with their feet down now which means I'll need a c-section . Anyways, I was bleeding so heavy that they needed to call one more doctor and now I am on some very strong meds to stop the contractions. They are helping pretty well and the bleeding subsided by a lot but my heart is racing like crazy and my body is shaking. I can't even really type this message. The nurses are saying my body will get used to the meds by tomorrow. As for now we could stop labor once again but I really don't think they will stay in for much longer. What a rollercoaster!

By the way, I sent the message that I am bleeding almost 8h ago that's how bad the internet connection in this hospital is! I am back in my room for an hour now..."

[aidansmum]

Oh poor pumpkin having such a hard time. :( Praying and hoping for the best possible outcome. x

[maybebabythree]

Oh pumpkin :0( how scary. Thank god she is already in hospital

[SamS_TTCPink]

Oh my goodness, how scary. Do they know where the bleeding was coming from?? So glad she's in hospital and praying for the safe arrival of these bubs.

[GreaseMonkey]

Oh no how terrible and scary!! Thinking of you pumpkin :HH:

I don't really get why they don't take the babies out. I know it's way too early but it's obvious the babies are having a hard time and will be coming out soon. I am hoping they are doing every testing possible to ensure babies are healthy and their lungs are mature before she has them! I can't even begin to imagine how scary it is for her. I hope she has a great support system, I can't imagine her not having anyone :(

[dreams529]

Poor pumpkin! I can only imagine how scary this must all be. Praying for her & the babies!

[GT77]

pumpkin i am praying everything is ok!! I will be checking in all day to see how you are!

[bunnywabbit]

Oh no how terrible and scary!! Thinking of you pumpkin :HH:

I don't really get why they don't take the babies out. I know it's way too early but it's obvious the babies are having a hard time and will be coming out soon. I am hoping they are doing every testing possible to ensure babies are healthy and their lungs are mature before she has them! I can't even begin to imagine how scary it is for her. I hope she has a great support system, I can't imagine her not having anyone :(

I was wondering the same thing, but thinking they may be keeping them in as long as possible purely because of the breathing. I'd imagine if they thought they were under threat, especially given the bleeding they'd take them out then, but is hard to say what's going on from this end :( Just hoping all goes well and without further incident.

[momof3boyz11]

Praying for you pumpkin!

My dr says everyday inside is one out of the nicu. I understand why they aren't taking them yet but they will if either baby shows signs of distress. As long as mom is ok or I should say stable they will leave them in.
My dr told me at my last appointment that there have been twins born weeks apart because ones water broke but the other was still ok to stay in! That's crazy to me
So scary!

[GreaseMonkey]

Hopefully things will work out good and that the babies don't have to spend too much time in the hospital!

[bunnywabbit]

** Updating **

"I had another scan today and doctors are saying I am bleeding because babies are changing positions so often. Milan was head down again today. I am so worried because the bleeding just won't stop. I am ashamed of having guests because once it starts I can't hold it and I never make it to the bathroom in time. Don't even have enough clothes to change that often. I am having some contractions again even though I am on meds 24/7 already but doctors are saying they haven't been affecting my cervix yet so we can keep waiting. It's just torture not to be able to tell what is happening and what is coming next. They didn't want to say anything as to how much longer we will be able to let the twins in which is so frustrating. How can they even keep waiting another week or two with heavy bleeding like this?!

I am on iron pills and every morning they do blood work to check if I need replacement. I have to call the nurses whenever the bleeding gets stronger and they check the babies heart rate with a belly belt. Babies seem to be fine, thank god! I am using 3 large maternity pats at a time but once I notice the bleeding I have to run to the bathroom because they are soaked within seconds. I had to change clothes and shower two times last night. I am just wondering were all the blood is coming from but nobody besides me seems to be worried about it."

I believe she's going to talk to nurses/doctors to find out what's going on for sure. Hopefully will give her some peace of mind...

[snipsnsnails]

Pumpkin, I'm so sorry to hear your going through this! Many hugs and prayers to you! You must be in the best hands at the hospital.

Started my weekly appointments. I am 1 cm dilated and 30% effaced! not much going on. Her head us down and getting ready. I'm getting nervous and excited. It feels like I've been pregnant forever!

[momof3boyz11]

Snipsnsnails how exciting!

Pumpkin I am sure this is all so scary and we are all praying for you and the babies! On a good note you are in the best place you can be right now and even if it doesn't make sense to any of us as to what is going on I am sure the Dr's know what's best and will only do what is safe and necessary. Please try to stay positive and we will all have you in our thoughts and prayers from now until the moment you have those beautiful healthy babies! :)

[GreaseMonkey]

((HUGS)) Pumpkin

[bunnywabbit]

Pumpkin, I'm so sorry to hear your going through this! Many hugs and prayers to you! You must be in the best hands at the hospital.

Started my weekly appointments. I am 1 cm dilated and 30% effaced! not much going on. Her head us down and getting ready. I'm getting nervous and excited. It feels like I've been pregnant forever!

So exciting! Question from a first time mum-to-be: when you start dilating like you are at the moment, does it feel... different to the rest of the pregnancy? Any extra pain or pressure or does it just happen and you're non the wiser until you're told?

[aidansmum]

Praying for pumpkin and her babies. I am sure they are keeping them in to mature their lungs, 1 week makes such huge difference with that sort of thing, it must be extremely distressing for her, what a situation! I'm sure she will be glad she waited when the babies are out and better for having stayed, but it doesn't make it any easier for now.

Snips, I am so excited for you! Time will fly now. Whenever I get to 36-37 weeks I get very impatient and start begging for it to end, with the pressure on the cervix and the feeling that you are trying to hold a watermelon in there as you walk (that's how heavy I feel!), but the pressure is all down there, it's awful! lol
As for dilation I never felt a thing other then the cervix pressure at the very end when the baby's effacing, and that can last for a few weeks. I am also curious to know if other women feel it differently.

[snipsnsnails]

So exciting! Question from a first time mum-to-be: when you start dilating like you are at the moment, does it feel... different to the rest of the pregnancy? Any extra pain or pressure or does it just happen and you're non the wiser until you're told?

I don't really feel any different. Now that she is head down and moved down a little bit, I sometimes feel a little extra pressure, but not much. Once contractions start you will know the difference. They feel like bad menstrual cramps that occur every 5 minutes,etc. I remember with my first I started leaking a bit so went to the hospital, they hooked me up to a machine and said there was a contraction and I didn't even feel it. Every pregnancy and baby is different.
My ds2 happened so quickly and contractions weren't bad, I had no epidural or pain meds. Tried to do the same for ds3 but the contractions were too intense and I needed the epidural!
Will try natural again, but if I can't do it epidural here I come:)
I must say the birth I had with no pain meds, I felt great afterwards and the baby was so alert.

[menlc611]

Oh my goodness - praying for pumpkin and those sweet babies!! What a scary thing to have to go through!!

AM - I'm so sorry to hear about your sister! What a tough road she's been down! Saying prayers for her!

Snips - you're so close!! I can't imagine how excited you must be getting to hold your baby girl!

I'm 31 weeks today but baby girl is already over 4 pounds and I'm measuring over 34 weeks. My next appointment is in 2 weeks and if I'm still measuring big they will do an ultrasound to measure baby and make sure she's doing well. Other than that, pretty uneventful over here! Just busy with the kids and sports and school almost over!!

[bunnywabbit]

** Updating **

Pumpkin said she had a good night and hadn't bled too much. Babies are doing great. She has spoken with medical staff today about her blood loss and the way forward. After weighing up the information she's opted to have a c-sec before any anything unexpected happens as thy couldn't tell her where the bleeding is coming from. Little Milan is head down, Liah isn't. They think her body wouldn't take well to labour so best not to risk it and induction could take days (cervix isn't favourable - sorry Pumpkin - tmi?). Soooo babies either today or tomorrow!

[Little Lunasa]

** Updating **

Pumpkin said she had a good night and hadn't bled too much. Babies are doing great. She has spoken with medical staff today about her blood loss and the way forward. After weighing up the information she's opted to have a c-sec before any anything unexpected happens as thy couldn't tell her where the bleeding is coming from. Little Milan is head down, Liah isn't. They think her body wouldn't take well to labour so best not to risk it and induction could take days (cervix isn't favourable - sorry Pumpkin - tmi?). Soooo babies either today or tomorrow!

ooooooohhhh so exciting!!! Hope all goes well, best wishes for a swift and safe delivery xxx

[bunnywabbit]

*** Update ***

Likely the final update from me for the moment - they've arrived!

Milan 1880g and 43cm (4lb 2oz, 17 inches)
Liah 1780g and 43.5cm (3lb 15oz, 17 inches)

"Milan and Liah are born . They are so tiny and Perfect! They are breathing on their own only need a little oxygen for support. Liah is a copy of Dilano I had a déjà vu when u saw her.
The prof said it was the right decision to do the c section, my uterus was full of blood clots and Milan's placenta was starting to detach. Can't wait to feel my legs again and be able and go and cuddle them.

Thank you for all the support. Internet connection is very bad here but I will send pics as soon as I can I promise!"

[GreaseMonkey]

Yeah!!!! Congratulations pumpkin!!!!!!!!

Happy birthday Milan and Liah, welcome to the world :heart::cheer::LotsofLove:

[aidansmum]

Welcome Liah and Milan! What a relief and a wonderful update. Thanks Bunny for keeping us posted! Can't wait to see the little ones :) So happy her nightmare is over and babies are breathing on their own. :awe:

[snipsnsnails]

:HH:Congratulations Pumpkin!! What a relief they are doing so well, and breathing on their own! Can't wait to see some pictures:)

[gafan]

Congratulations Pumpkin!!!! Heal well, and enjoy those healthy little ones : )

[from2to3]

Congrats pumpkin!!! So glad babies are doing so well! Hope you recover quickly and that you all get to go home soon


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[dreams529]

Congrats Pumpkin! So glad the babies are dong well & breathing on their own! Happy Birthday Liah & Milan!!!

[menlc611]

Congratulations pumpkin!!!!! :cheer:

[SamS_TTCPink]

Yay! What a great update. Congrats Pumpkin and welcome to the world Liah & Milan!! They must be strong little bubbas. Take care pumpkin, rest and recover and enjoy you new bundles of joy. 💜💙

[Adia]

Wonderful news Pumpkin! So glad you and babies are safe and sound. Many prayers coming your way that your little blessings thrive and grow strong!

[maybebabythree]

Congratulations pumpkin - good weight too. Enjoy every moment of newborn snuggles x

[momof3boyz11]

Congrats pumpkin! So happy everyone is doing well!

[Little Lunasa]

Congratulations Pumpkin! Enjoy your precious bundles xxx

[menlc611]

31 week bump :)

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[momof3boyz11]

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30 week twin bump! I feel sooooo heavy! Praying for at least 6 more weeks :)

[aidansmum]

You two are looking fantastic girls! Wish I was looking that good. Can't complain I suppose! I am definitely eating for two now, snacking all day and always hungry. Feel like a blob! :) Another 11 weeks to go! I have a Doctor's appointment next week, can't wait to see my little one again :) Hope all is well with you ladies and your babies. x

[GreaseMonkey]

Hi ladies, had a Dr appointment yesterday and baby was measuring about a week behind. She had her legs crossed the entire time so we didn't get good potty shots which kind of upset me...I should have gotten a video like I normally do and now I am kicking myself in the butt for not doing so :/ But everything looked good. Got my tickets today to go home on June 13th and then I will have a Dr's appointment on the 20th of June back home. I also hired a doula which I am so pumped about!!!! I am so ready to go home and eat everything and anything I want...I am not even going to worry about gaining any weight lol

[bunnywabbit]

Menlc, such a lovely bump! Momof3boyz that's a fantastic bump for 30 week twins - so neat! How are you both feeling (apart from heavy!) :happy:

Aidansmum, I'm still not feeling particularly hungry. I haven't at all as such on this pregnancy. I'll have bits to eat but never what I'd call a hearty meal. I'd imagine at this stage it's partly a space thing too. I took it up with the midwife, she said he's right on target so as long as I'm eating the right stuff and taking the Pregnacare she's not worried.

Aww GreaseMonkey, how frustrating! Glad all seems to be well though - she may decide to play catchup soon! Going home must be a huge weight off your mind. I hope it goes well - not long now!

AFM, not a lot to report - 33 and a half weeks and fine. Little guy isn't so little any more and getting quite heavy. Not quite sure what he's doing in there, but feels like a cross between moving furniture and yoga! Even DH is asking if he should be feeling stretches, knees and feet like that! So exciting, but slow down little guy, especially at 3am! Thinking my milk is coming in too (woke with a little dried milk yesterday). Still can't get my head round how I'll be able to produce enough for him to have full meals from at the moment very little/nothing.

[momof3boyz11]

Overall pretty good. I can't do to much of anything anymore because of the pressure of both of them. I failed my glucose test and had to take the 3 hr one and I am waiting on the results of that :(

[aidansmum]

Bunny, reading your post I remember my last boy, my tummy used to actually move in waves, it was bizarre how hard he moved in there! This little girl is still much quieter in comparison, but she moves overnight, pretty much everytime I wake up, or maybe I wake up because she moves. But I'm 29 weeks, it might get tighter in there soon and she will likely be doing the big kicks and stretching. I still feel her kick very low though, I'm sure she's not in the position she's meant to be.

mo3b11, that sucks! I'm waiting for my results as well, for the 2 hour one, hopefully I won't have to repeat it, I hate seating there waiting to get tested, Chances are you will pass the 3 hour one, but even if you don't, gestational diabetes is pretty easy to control these days. Fingers crossed. x

[GreaseMonkey]

35 more days to be exact woohoo!! I also found out that my Aunt and my sister in law will also be in town at the same time so I am twice as excited now!!!! I can't wait to leave the boys with my father in law and go to a special Italian Restaurant with my MIL and SIL!! We haven't done that in a while so it's time to play catch up lol

[GT77]

Congratulations pumpkin!! That is so amazing, and I can't wait to see some pictures!! My csection date is may 22, 13 days to go!! I can't believe the date is almost here!! Glad to see everyone doing so well and babies doing a lot of kicking!! This pregnancy my girl does not stop moving and I basically she has dropped so low that i am in the worst pain and I can barely walk. I get the worst pelvic pain on both sides of my hips and my legs when I sleep! I am ready to have the baby, but I am not ready to have 2!!! Just hope my lil guy is ok with sharing his mommy with his baby sister!!

[aidansmum]

Very excited for you girls, Maria because you're going back home! Yay! Have a safe trip and enjoy every minute of it x

And GT because her little girl is on the way! Time flies! Will be stalking for baby pictures on this thread soon. x

[bunnywabbit]

At parent education classes at the hospital. Honestly I wasn't looking forward to it at all but has turned out to be really informative and quite fun. Everything from what to do if baby decided to come early and no warning, pain relief, birthing positions, looking at equipment used during different births. Off to breastfeed a teddybear in a minute! :-)

[aidansmum]

I did the classes with Aidan because the age gap between him and DS2 were huge and I had DS1+2 in Brazil and DS3 in Australia, and I was amazed at how much changed! You always get something out of it. I remember being shown a forceps and a ventouse and I shivered! I guess I had a premonition as Aidan was pulled out with the ventouse, not fun! I'm skipping the classes this time, I am pretty confident I know what to expect. Glad you enjoyed yours.

[GreaseMonkey]

Wow GT so close!!!! I am so excited for you, I can't wait as I am sure neither can you :)

Bunny, I never did the classes but I plan on doing it this time around!

AM, I didn't do them with my boys but really want to do it this time around because with my doula, I am hoping to be induced and then proceed with no other medication (if possible lol)

[aidansmum]

Excuse my ignorance Maria, but is there a difference between a doula and a midwife??? I never really researched that kind of thing even though I read a lot about labour, etc. And really, after 3 you would think you know pretty much enough to get by :)
I am having Anya at a private hospital, with a private Doctor of my choice because it makes me feel safer. We've been discussing the possibility of a C-section instead of natural labour, reason being, I has a hard time to have Aidan and it brought me lots of complications, I actually nearly ended up having a C-section with him as he got stuck (being in an awkward position) and was only delivered by ventouse after hours of excruciating pain with the Doctor trying to move him inside to get him in the right position (apparently it was too late for an apidural). It was hell and to be honest it left me pretty scarred with the whole thing, I was not afraid of having a baby before having him, now I am feeling anxious and pretty scared. At the end my body had tried so hard it gave up contracting and they had to use drugs to get my body to make more contractions, it was pretty ugly. So the Doctor said that if my frame of mind is not ok for natural labour he will not stop me from scheduling a C-section BUT I don't want to be cut and have a surgery either, which leaves me only natural labour with an epidural this time, but I am really scared I will go through the same thing and can't shake it off! I don't really know what to do and the time is coming for me to decide. Frying my brain over it :/

[snipsnsnails]

How is everyone? GT your getting close! So excited, I hope you share some pictures. I am 37 weeks and still feel about the same, I might have dropped a little. I get checked tomorrow to see if anything more is going on. We are starting to get some 80 degree weather, which I love but not when I'm pregnant...I saw you were doing the buddies. I should have easy access on my phone with the internet. It was never a problem with my others. I will update on the boards when I know something is happening:)

[aidansmum]

Very close now snips! Very exciting! Can't wait to see your little girl x

[GreaseMonkey]

AM the difference is that a midwife can deliver a baby whereas a doula can only help you with labor and be your coach basically.
I was induced with the boys and medicated so not really sure what labor feels like lol I was planning on doing everything the natural way this time around but with so much trouble and baby being as low as she is as soon as I go home and have my appointment I will be scheduling an induction and just try to do everything else natural (that's where the doula comes in)

Snips, so close!!!! So excited for you!!

Pumpkin, hope you and the babies are doing well, I can't wait to see pictures :)

[Mumto3boys]

Hi Everyone, hope you're all well :) Congrats Pumpkin glad the two bubs are okay. I have ligament pain, braxton hicks I went to midwife after I felt a lot of bearing down at my cervix and she said the head is already low in my pelvis but is relatively normal, she said just to be weary cause supposedly number four may be the fastest and the fastest for me was 1hr18mins!...
Anyhow just enjoying getting kicked and punched for possibly the last time and setting up baby room :)

Adiansmum where are you having bubs?

[aidansmum]

Adiansmum where are you having bubs?

I'm having them at Peninsula Private in Frankston, how about you?
Just came back from my appointment, she's head down now and getting ready. She's got the cutest little profile, I love to see her when I got to the Doctor. She's measuring right for gestation and waving little arms everywhere :) OMG, time is really coming for us to have our bubs, hard to sink in but it is! :)

[aidansmum]

Just heard little one hiccuping in my tummy with the doppler! :giggle: Very cute!

[bunnywabbit]

Snipsnsnails you're so close now! How are you and baby? Exciting times! xx

[bunnywabbit]

Just heard little one hiccuping in my tummy with the doppler! :giggle: Very cute!

Oh my goodness! I didn't know that could be picked up by doppler, so cute! Trying to imagine what that would sound like.

I've got a midwife appointment tomorrow. We'll see if he kicks off the doppler (again). Not sure why he doesn't like them, but every single time!

[menlc611]

Happy belated mothers day everyone!!!!

Bunny - I'm doing good.. Trying to balance housework and time with the kids.. I can't do both or I'm in pain! So yesterday I got caught up on laundry, today I'm just playing with the kids. I'm going to the zoo on Friday for my sons field trip and I'm wondering what I was thinking when I signed up! Hahaha it's going to be a looooong day!!!

[snipsnsnails]

Snipsnsnails you're so close now! How are you and baby? Exciting times! xx

I'm doing good! Had appt today and about the same as last week. My dr. Doesn't put much stock in the dilating, indicating when I will go. She said it could still all happen at once. But I am still high so probably nothing this week. Is fine with me, rather go closer to due date.
As my name post thread said I was getting cold feet with our name. I never thought it would be so hard! Makayla just seems right for us:)

Melnc- I went on my sons field trip to the zoo last week and was worried. I did just fine but the bumpy bus ride home made my belly rock hard! Have fun!

[GreaseMonkey]

I love it snips, that was one of my names too but DH shot it down so it's a no go for me!

If it feels right then you know that's the name :)

[bunnywabbit]

34+1 today and really starting to feel like a blob. Another midwife appointment this morning. Kicked the doppler off again - he really doesn't seem to like them, he does it every time! He's head down so looks like he's preparing for his birthday. All looks to be on target.

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[aidansmum]

34+1 today and really starting to feel like a blob. Another midwife appointment this morning. Kicked the doppler off again - he really doesn't seem to like them, he does it every time! He's head down so looks like he's preparing for his birthday. All looks to be on target.

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OMG Bunny, he will be a handful if he's already managing to kick dopplers lol Couldn't help smiling when I read that. Anya is still very ladylike in there, hopefully she will continue to be ladylike as Aidan was a real kicker (and still is, so fidgety!). you are looking fantastic!

[GreaseMonkey]

Awww Bunny, so cute and NOT a blob at all!

[bunnywabbit]

OMG Bunny, he will be a handful if he's already managing to kick dopplers lol Couldn't help smiling when I read that. Anya is still very ladylike in there, hopefully she will continue to be ladylike as Aidan was a real kicker (and still is, so fidgety!). you are looking fantastic!

He's not as much of a fidget as I thought. He'll have a kick around for a little bit but will stop and start again later. He's so sometimish with it - MiL is still waiting to feel a decent kick - she's felt a bit of a shuffle but nothing more. He seems to know when people want him to 'perform' and will stop immediately. He's going to be an opinionated little chap!

[from2to3]

Hi ladies!! Some of you are getting so close!! Exciting! Can't wait to see baby pics :) Good luck!

GM - good luck, you can do it naturally!! I did with both my boys and I had fast, hard contractions; back labor with my first and regular with second. Biggest thing is to remember to relax your body during contractions, and let your body do its job! And push like hell when it's time ;) The good thing to keep in mind is...the pain won't last forever and in the end you get your baby!! If you end up needing epidural or something though, that's ok! Healthy mom and baby is what matters in the end!

I'm at a stand still right now, don't know what to do in terms of getting ready for baby! I have the nursery painted, and just waiting the get my stuff back/borrow things from people since we sold everything... (Stupid!) Seems too early to wash clothes so I don't really know what to do ha! This week, until the end of June is pretty crazy though so it's probably a good thing!

[momof3boyz11]

Anyone heard how pumpkin and the babies are doing?

[bunnywabbit]

She's hoping to post photos at some point soon. She is still very sore from the c-section, but is already thinking of baby number 4! It still hasn't sunk in that Liah is a little girl. She's loving the pregnancy and newborn stage. If the twins keep going as they are she'll be able to take them home 2-4 weeks before their due date. They were due June 29th, so it should be around beginning/middle of June!

[momof3boyz11]

That's awesome news!

[Bigwish]

Hi ladies,

Thought i should crashing by since it has been so long ago!

I always love to see bump pics so here's one of mine. This was yesterday, 27 weeks! Feeling huge, partly because i already gained 15 kg *oops!

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[Bigwish]

Lovely news about pumpkin! I'm glad they're doing well!

[bunnywabbit]

Hi ladies,

Thought i should crashing by since it has been so long ago!

I always love to see bump pics so here's one of mine. This was yesterday, 27 weeks! Feeling huge, partly because i already gained 15 kg *oops!

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Such a lovely neat bump, Bigwish! It doesn't look like you've put much weight on at all - all baby! How are you feeling?

I can't and won't weigh myself - I can't bring myself to :oops: . I *might* after the little guy is born but for right now, I really don't want to find out how much I've put on.

[aidansmum]

Gorgeous bump Bigwish! I put on 10 kilos but I started a big already, so I feel huge (and look huge no matter how much DH tries to convince me otherwise :)).

[Mumto3boys]

Hi wow your extremely close! I probably actually know you lol... I'm just at the Frankston Public ;) how funny out of all of Melbourne
I'm having them at Peninsula Private in Frankston, how about you?
Just came back from my appointment, she's head down now and getting ready. She's got the cutest little profile, I love to see her when I got to the Doctor. She's measuring right for gestation and waving little arms everywhere :) OMG, time is really coming for us to have our bubs, hard to sink in but it is! :)

[Mumto3boys]

I'm not going to even post a pic my bump is way bigger bigwish! and I'm only 2 weeks ahead of you :/ haha... but I seriously think I may go early. So I'm nearing the 10 week countdown - I'm waiting on a french cot and drawer set its so beautiful.. and I'm heading in for my 3D scan very exciting and for my own brain to confirm for the 3rd time lol...

[Bigwish]

Thanks ladies, for the kind words! I'm feeling very well, so i think the weight gain isn't unhealthy. And there's little i can do about it, i only have to look at food and put it on.

Momto3, you make me very curious now ;-)
Have fun at your scan! We recently had one with 26 weeks.
Here's our litte girl.

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[dreams529]

Hi ladies! 30 weeks today & had an apt this AM. Baby is doing good already in position & really I am feeling great. The beginning of this pregnancy was so rough between being so sick & than GD but now I feel great & I am excited to meet this little man. I have put on to much weight but I have done that with every pregnancy so it is what it is. I am sure it will come off at some point.

So excited for these next few weeks to fly by. I really doubt I will make it to 40 weeks, haven't made it to my due date since my first DS. Busy week with my kids this week as they finish up their last week of school than a family vacation & home to finish getting ready for baby. I simply can not wait!

Hope everyone is feeling good!

[bunnywabbit]

Thanks ladies, for the kind words! I'm feeling very well, so i think the weight gain isn't unhealthy. And there's little i can do about it, i only have to look at food and put it on.

Momto3, you make me very curious now ;-)
Have fun at your scan! We recently had one with 26 weeks.
Here's our litte girl.

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Such a cutie! She looks so cosy in there...

[snipsnsnails]

Just checking in. Can't stop thinking of grease monkey! Sure hope we here a positive update soon.
AFM. I am 38 weeks and still counting. I was 1 cm the last two weeks. Have an appointment tomorrow. Started drinking my red raspberry leaf tea. I'm not in a huge hurry to be done yet, although my body is so sore I can hardly walk in the afternoon.
Hope everyone is doing well, we are all getting close!

[bunnywabbit]

So exciting! Do you feel any different for dialating? I hope tomorrow's checkup goes well.

The raspberry leaf tea - does it taste like raspberry or is it like a herbal/'greeny' tea?

[Mumto3boys]

Haha... seriously no I'm huge... I guess thats the way I'm built :) yep I'll be 30 weeks for my 3D scan I cannot wait especially after I keep scaring myself and doubting! Ladies from my profile pic you honestly think I have nothing to worry about?? The internet has some confusing theories for girls! :/
Thanks ladies, for the kind words! I'm feeling very well, so i think the weight gain isn't unhealthy. And there's little i can do about it, i only have to look at food and put it on.

Momto3, you make me very curious now ;-)
Have fun at your scan! We recently had one with 26 weeks.
Here's our litte girl.

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[bunnywabbit]

Hmm... little guy seems to have gone from the size of a butternut squash at 34 weeks to the size of a coconut at 35 weeks. Am I the only person who thought the squash was bigger than a coconut?? :think:

[snipsnsnails]

So exciting! Do you feel any different for dialating? I hope tomorrow's checkup goes well.

The raspberry leaf tea - does it taste like raspberry or is it like a herbal/'greeny' tea?

Well I am still only 1 to 1.5 cm. I am feeling crampy and just more uncomfortable. I use to be sore at night but now can hardly walk all day! My body has had it.
I have always drank the tea. It does prepare your body for childbirth. Just make sure it's the red raspberry leaf tea, it will say for women's health, childbirth, toning uterus. This brand tastes more greeny leaf tea. I though I've had other brands that were more raspberry.

[aidansmum]

Hi wow your extremely close! I probably actually know you lol... I'm just at the Frankston Public ;) how funny out of all of Melbourne

What a small world mumto3boys! We should catch up sometime! :)

[aidansmum]

Sorry I've been quiet girls, too much going on. Will get a bump pic as soon as I can, I am huge though! BH have kicked in but I'm handling them. LO is very active specially over nightime, not much of a real quicker, more of a fidget, tossing and turning, sometimes I feel her so low I think I need to run to the toilet but it goes away as soon as she stops doing her little dance in there. 31 weeks, very excited. And I'm also excited for you snips as you're bubba is going to be here so soon!
Still praying for Maria (GreaseMonkey) and hoping all is well with her little boy.
So much to do now, I'm getting the nursery done, this is the crib set we chose. Can't wait to see it all ready :)

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[SamS_TTCPink]

That's beautiful! I'm so jealous. 😉

[snipsnsnails]

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Here is the nursery. Not completely done, but getting there!

[snipsnsnails]

Sorry I've been quiet girls, too much going on. Will get a bump pic as soon as I can, I am huge though! BH have kicked in but I'm handling them. LO is very active specially over nightime, not much of a real quicker, more of a fidget, tossing and turning, sometimes I feel her so low I think I need to run to the toilet but it goes away as soon as she stops doing her little dance in there. 31 weeks, very excited. And I'm also excited for you snips as you're bubba is going to be here so soon!
Still praying for Maria (GreaseMonkey) and hoping all is well with her little boy.
So much to do now, I'm getting the nursery done, this is the crib set we chose. Can't wait to see it all ready :)

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Are you doing the owl theme? That is such a cute them and might do that when she older. Glad your feeling good!

[Mrs_Incredible]

Beautiful nursery snipsnsnails! Love the owl nursery aidansmum! Xx


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[Mumto3boys]

That would be great! our girls could be buddies :)
What a small world mumto3boys! We should catch up sometime! :)

[GT77]

Grease monkey still thinking of you and your little boy!! Please update us when u can. Today is my c section day!! Can't believe that my c will start at 10am! I'm scared, I'm excited, I can't wait to see the face of my baby!! It's here the lungs are healthy and I'm all set I been in the worst pain ever I got pubis pain can't sleep at night and sciatic pain so this little twinkle who they say even is going at 37 weeks will still be 7lbs!! The dr thinks if I waited she be 10lbs and my body is already falling apart!! My baby girl is ready to meet her mommy today oh and daddy !! Haha Did u guys bring your son to hospital? I have mix emotions he is a full mommy's boy and I didn't want him to get sad that he is leaving me in the hospital!! What r your thoughts on that? I need to stay for four nights and he is sleeping at my sisters Saturday for the weekend. Do I bring him before or wait for them to meet on Monday??

[Little Lunasa]

Good luck GT77!!! Xxx

[dreams529]

Good luck GT77!! All of my kids have come to the hospital to visit. I always pick up little gifts for them from baby. Maybe DH could pick up a little something that could be from baby & than he wouldn't be as sad when he has to leave you. Either way hope all goes perfectly for you today!!

[snipsnsnails]

Best of luck gt! Can't wait to hear all about her! So exciting. I always had the kids come and visit and they also would receive a present from the baby.

[aidansmum]

Grease monkey still thinking of you and your little boy!! Please update us when u can. Today is my c section day!! Can't believe that my c will start at 10am! I'm scared, I'm excited, I can't wait to see the face of my baby!! It's here the lungs are healthy and I'm all set I been in the worst pain ever I got pubis pain can't sleep at night and sciatic pain so this little twinkle who they say even is going at 37 weeks will still be 7lbs!! The dr thinks if I waited she be 10lbs and my body is already falling apart!! My baby girl is ready to meet her mommy today oh and daddy !! Haha Did u guys bring your son to hospital? I have mix emotions he is a full mommy's boy and I didn't want him to get sad that he is leaving me in the hospital!! What r your thoughts on that? I need to stay for four nights and he is sleeping at my sisters Saturday for the weekend. Do I bring him before or wait for them to meet on Monday??

How exciting GT!!!! Can't wait to hear that your little girl is in your arms. Personally, with a C-section I wouldn't bring my toddler to stay for longer than visitation hours, BUT, my toddler is a handful, it really depends on the child I guess. Good luck and enjoy the ride :) ps: I'm going with a C-section for the first time, a bit anxious so do let us know how you go. x

[aidansmum]

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Here is the nursery. Not completely done, but getting there!

That is looking so gorgeous!!! :)

[aidansmum]

That would be great! our girls could be buddies :)

Yeah! I live in Frankston South and would love to meet you sometime (no pressure, I know we're busy with toddlers and babies on the way!) This is my FB https://www.facebook.com/monyglen?ref=tn_tnmn. It would be great if our little girls were buddies, all the little girls at the playgroup I take Aidan to are getting too big now. Next year he's going to 4 yo kinder and then it will be just Anya and me and a Playgroup full of of older kids! :)

[from2to3]

What's going on with Grease?? I must be missing a post?

By now you've probably had you baby GT!! Congrats, can't wait to hear!

Beautiful nurseries ladies!!


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[SamS_TTCPink]

Here's the post about grease.. from2to3

http://www.genderdreaming.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42360

[momof3boyz11]

I saw on Facebook that he was going home today! So happy he is doing well!

[from2to3]

Oh my goodness.....thank you!! I completely froze when I read this!! What a nightmare. It's things like this that make us all hug our kids more often and tightly! So glad he is doing so well and going home!! Continued prayers Grease!!


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[menlc611]

GT- I'm sure you've had your little girl by now so congratulations!!! Can't wait to hear about everything!!

Maria- so glad to see your little boy is coming home!!! What a horrific thing to have to go through, I can't even imagine!!! Big hugs to you and your sweet boy!!

ASFM- I went into the hospital on Wednesday after having contractions since Tuesday night. (I was 33 weeks on Tuesday) I got there and was 2cm but still thick and high. After an hour and a half I was checked again and I was at 3cm so they decided to admit me. They gave me nifedipine every 6 hours to stop the contractions and they gave me steroid shots to help develop her lungs faster. They did an ultrasound to check her weight and she is a plump 5lbs 12oz!!! It took them a little over 12 hours, but finally got the contractions to stop. They checked me again yesterday and I was still 3cm but now 50% thinned out, still high! So... I'm trying my best to keep her in until 35 weeks. I don't doubt that she won't be healthy if she was born before that, but hospital policy is any baby born before 35 weeks is admitted into the NICU and is unable to go home with mom and dad until the doctors give the ok :( I couldn't imagine going home without our baby girl!!!! DH has been so loving and supportive and we are getting so much help with the kids from both sets of our parents and my mom has offered to make dinner for us every night. It was a long 2 days both emotionally and physically (hospital beds are the worst to sleep in!! Especially being hooked up to 2 monitors and and IV!) but I'm home resting now!! I hope everyone else is doing well!!!!! I can't wait to start seeing some babies!!!!

[aidansmum]

menlc611, sorry to hear your little one is so keen to make an appearance so early, I am keeping my fingers crossed she can wait until week 35, at least, it's good news she's a plump little girl though, I'm sure she is very strong and the both of you will get through this just fine, you'll see. Hugs x

[snipsnsnails]

Mel- I'm sorry to hear you had a scare with her coming early. She sounds like a good size though so hope she hangs on until 35 weeks! Fingers crossed tightly for you.
I thought maybe today was the day but everything stopped. I started getting cramps and gi issues. The cramps were then coming every 20 min or so for about 1.5 hours. My mom made it here then everything just stopped. Are you kidding! Tried walking and everything. I'm hoping maybe the next couple days...

[bunnywabbit]

GT77 so excited to meet your little girl! I hope all went smoothly and all is well with you both.

Menlc I hope little miss stays put for now. Little missy, behave for mummy! What are they doing to keep her in, have you been given medication or will bed rest be enough to help keep her in?

Oh no, snipsnsnails! Seriously?! How frustrating! Can DH help to get things moving? :oops:

AFM I'm fine for the most part. Not sleeping too well so am tired and exhausted. At least I go on maternity leave on Wednesday! Have been getting some weird pains every once in a while when I lie down - low stomach but off to the side for a few seconds randomly but no hardening of my tum which I half expected so likely not contractions. I think - I have no point of reference! Task for today is hospital bag packing (I know I've left it quite late :hide: but have it all listed so will be a 5 minute job). Birth plan is done so just a waiting game now. Am wondering how you know if you're dilating, I'm not sure if they check as standard at my various appointments from now on or not. Either way, I really hope when my waters go I'm not in the back of a car or out in public (or at work - what a nightmare!). I'm not sure why it bothers me so much but would really like for it not to be a public 'surprise attack' and be more of a controlled environment.

[snipsnsnails]

GT77 so excited to meet your little girl! I hope all went smoothly and all is well with you both.

Menlc I hope little miss stays put for now. Little missy, behave for mummy! What are they doing to keep her in, have you been given medication or will bed rest be enough to help keep her in?

Oh no, snipsnsnails! Seriously?! How frustrating! Can DH help to get things moving? :oops:

AFM I'm fine for the most part. Not sleeping too well so am tired and exhausted. At least I go on maternity leave on Wednesday! Have been getting some weird pains every once in a while when I lie down - low stomach but off to the side for a few seconds randomly but no hardening of my tum which I half expected so likely not contractions. I think - I have no point of reference! Task for today is hospital bag packing (I know I've left it quite late :hide: but have it all listed so will be a 5 minute job). Birth plan is done so just a waiting game now. Am wondering how you know if you're dilating, I'm not sure if they check as standard at my various appointments from now on or not. Either way, I really hope when my waters go I'm not in the back of a car or out in public (or at work - what a nightmare!). I'm not sure why it bothers me so much but would really like for it not to be a public 'surprise attack' and be more of a controlled environment.

Still here...waiting...bunny, I know I stressed about my water breaking too but it never did with any of them. The dr. Always broke my water in the hospital, I start with contractions. So you might not need to worry, but it's hard to say.

[GT77]

My baby girl has arrived!!! 6lbs 10oz

May 22, 10:43!! It's official I'm now enjoying every minute!!
Thank you once again Atomic, this site for all your support!


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[coocoobananas]

She's gorgeous!!

[dreams529]

Gt77 she is so beautiful! Congrats!!!!!

[momof3boyz11]

Gt77 she is gorgeous! Congrats!

[snipsnsnails]

Gt77 she is so beautiful! Congratulations! I bet you are just over the moon! Glad to hear you both are doing well! Enjoy every minute with her:)

[aidansmum]

Aww GT! She is gorgeous! What a beautiful little lady! So happy for you, enjoy her x