Part 7: Due December 2017, Jan Feb & Mar 2018

[AshFind]

Xx I sure hope not a doozy one lol my fear is a storm while I need to dress be 1hr to my hospital in labor [emoji52]


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[XXforhubby]

we've barely had a summer here this year XX i never put the winter coats away :( as we still had cold/rainy days unfortunately!!
i love shoe tights they are so cute!! and leggins are the way forward with girls i swear! my 2 year old has lots of black leggings that go with any top/t-shirt or even dress, makes it so much easier :)

XX have you had any experience with raspberry leaf tea capsules? ive never taken them but considering this time.. recommended dosage is 1 per day from 32 weeks building up to 6 per day by 38 weeks, im going to start my own thread asking but thought id ask you seen as your here :)

What is the strength of the capsules? I just worry that it's too concentrated. I would just do the tea, personally. It didn't work for me with my DS1- he was 8 days late, haha! I really didn't think it helped much with uterine tone either. Personally, Yoga, lots of kegels (I start doing 50 per day in 1st-2nd tri, 100 per day in beginning of 3rd tri and work up to 300 per day starting at 32 weeks), increase my water intake during waking hours and walk 4-8mi (depending on how my boys/DH are, haha!). All of this has helped my pelvic floor/uterus tremendously! During my postpartum exam, they couldn't believe the tone/shape of my pelvic floor/uterus! I had to have a MRI after my DS3 was born because they feared I may have retained some placenta. The radiologist who read my report came to my follow-up appointment, because he couldn't believe I had 3 children, haha! Plus, this makes me feel like I'm actually doing something productive to help me. It helps me quiet/tame my mind and prepare for labor.

I'm just sensitive to medicine/supplements and try to avoid them if necessary. I'm sure Atomic will be able to advise you in you're thread.


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[Lolabelle]

4blue2pink-boiled peanuts have a soft texture & oh so good! I got the regular salted kind, but also can get Cajun or ham & taste great hot or cold. All of DH's family from Ohio think they're weird haha. Weather wise for us, February is usually cold, but March, April, May is our spring & it's starts to get warm in March. Our weather is strange though in the winter & spring...one day it's cold, the next it's warm! Our summers are humid & hot! It's so hot here now that it feels like I'm melting everytime I go outside ugh. Today is overcast & breezy though & I'm liking it!!!
XX-can't wait to see your stash! I've been buying nb, 0-3, 3-6 and only have a few 6-9. I've been thinking ahead to the summer & the many cookouts we have by the pool.
Ash-sure hope winter weather doesn't get in your way when it's baby time!!
Here's my boiled peanuts mmm
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[4blue2pink]

thanks XX dosage is 375mg of raspberry leaf extract per 2 tablets, i agree it does sound like a huge dose especially at 6 tablets per day!!

its mainly for the supposed hemorrhage reduction, im not fussed at all about going "overdue" i believe babies come when they are ready and due dates aren't very accurate anyway :) im also not worried about needing to shorten labour as im quick as it is, its purely the hemorrhage side of things, ive never had one, but because i freebirth at home and this is baby #8 i feel like its wise to at least look into this *if* it really does help in that way :)

i am also wary of meds and avoid unless i really have too, i just keep hearing about these from everyone and it also seems a lot of midwives here really plug them.

yes i do kegels all the way through and also when im not pregnant, i dread to think how things would be if i had never bothered!! i also drink a large amount of water (3-5 litres per day) anyway because im an H2O freak :D haha

[4blue2pink]

they look good lola :D i cant cope with heat when im pregnant so im glad our summer hasnt been good this year, last year we had a couple of big heatwaves when i was 7-8 months pregnant and i really struggled it was horrid

[kat1234]

Lola - my stomach is so much bigger [emoji51]maybe that small in the morning [emoji23]
I've started gaining weight but trying not to stress, it's my last pregnancy and it will come off.
Pbn - does Sky know boy/girl yet? I was just curious if maybe DH told her and that's why she hasn't been coming on??
Max - I loved that Doppler when I could find heartbeat and I found as early as 9 weeks pretty easily. Then around 11 baby started moving a lot and I couldn't find and I got really nervous. Just know that just because you can't find everything can still be fine.


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[Lolabelle]

Kat- def agree, when baby moves locations & hides...can totally cause freak out moments! It's been so long since I've had an appt, my next one is the anatomy scan Sept 15th! It's still so far away, I've been thankful for my Doppler! I bet you have a cute lil bump. I'm eating in moderation, but letting myself splurge at times! Last pregnancy...totally agree, don't stress & enjoy!

[kat1234]

Lola - mines the 20th, so far! My OB won't do anatomy scans until 20 weeks - kills me every time!


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[kat1234]

LSMS - have you had your blood taken for gender testing yet?
Max- when are you thinking you'll know girl/boy? Have an appointment to get blood taken yet?!


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[Lolabelle]

Kat-for some reason my OB skipped the 16 week appt & going straight to anatomy scan at 18 weeks...feels so far away ugh! You'll know gender then, won't you??!! So excited to hear!

[kat1234]

Lola - yes! I wish I could've skipped and done 18 weeks, ready to see baby. Sad it could be my last ultrasound ever [emoji24]


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[maximbella]

How exciting Kat!! My appointment is 9/14, which will be my 12 week scan. They initially told me I'd have bloodwork done at 10 weeks to confirm genetics and gender, but then changed it to a 12 week appointment. Any guesses why? Wondered if it had to do with the hematoma? I'm so ready to find out!!

Ladies, I had one of those moments today... my 2 year old nephew came over and my DH wrestled with him for about an hour. He threw balls with him, played cars with him, and whispered hilarious girl advice to him. I've been so focused on wanting to give my girls another sister, but seeing him with a little boy kind of made me want a boy too! [emoji51] pretty sure there is no shot of trying for a 4th...


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[Pbn3]

Kat I heard back from sky yesterday. She is fine, just very busy but will post an update soon. She still hasn't found out gender :)

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[AshFind]

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Got it home and I LOVE it. Ds4 was filling it with his undies lol. Can't wait to get a changing pad on top and a cute headband holder and paci jar [emoji177] let the planning begin!


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[laurelw]

Sorry I've skipped over the last few pages to ask a question..
Went for our morphology scan today and baby is measuring only 17+2 weeks when other scans and dates had said I was 19 weeks. Both of my boys always measured weeks bigger so haven't experienced a smaller. Makes me a bit worried.
Lucky a friend was going the scan so checked over baby and said everything looked fine.. just small.
Back in 2 weeks :( Gender was confirmed a girl though which was an upside..
What are your experiences with small babies?


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[kat1234]

Thanks Pbn!
Max - you might have a blue bundle in there! I'm definitely wavering back and forth mainly bc my oldest is dying for this baby to be a girl. My DH is saying he wants a girl, but I think he'd be excited about a boy. But, it's really not up to us. I've said this before but I'm not 100% sold on swaying.
Ash - that's really exciting! Looks very shabby chic [emoji175]


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[kat1234]

Oh and Max - my blood work was done at 12 weeks and Lola's closer to 10, so maybe it just depends on DR. How old are you? Over 35? If so, you'll get more extensive blood work done. Do your girls know yet? Are they worried with you being on bedrest?


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[AshFind]

Laurelw I've not had any experience with smaller babies but maybe since this is your first girl she's smaller. Girls are typically smaller anyways


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[Pbn3]

Laurelw my boys also always measured ahead so I've no experience with smaller bubs either [emoji53] my 20w scan is tomorrow so will be interesting to see whether bub is ahead or not. I wouldn't worry if your friend said everything looked fine, you may just have a petite little miss cooking or maybe she'll have a couple growth spurts over the next few months and end up measuring ahead anyway [emoji6]

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[Bluebooties]

My girls have always been behind by a few days never a week or more and we r on the short stature wise 5ft4 5ft9 plus my babies weigh on the smaller side around 6 lbs 5oz ish so i assumed that was why.

What did ur doc say laurel ? Are u saying u were supposed to be 19 but measured 17 weeks ?
Being behind by 2 weeks isnt good at any gestation as far as i know ( sorry for saying that don't mean to scare u) I hope baby catches up and i am glad they r bringing u in in 2 weeks for follow up

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[LMSM]

Hi!

Gosh you ladies are smaaaall – your bumps are too cute! I have so much more weight this time around, and with my constant eating I have gotten “thick”, I have fat everywhere – sigh – I am worried about how I will look in some weeks’ time at this rate haha
And to think I am supposed to be “small” ( I was 1.68m and 51kg ish before starting the HE diet – put on 3 kg at least since starting the diet – and god knows how much since the pregnancy haha).
I am so starting exercise - I just need to find something that doesn’t irritate my very irritable uterus – I already get some of these electric sharp stabs in my cervix so my BH are probably going to start soon again (double sigh). Any recommendations for an easy method to trim off excess fat and be fit and fab? :D

In no particular order:

4blue2pink – and XX – oh following your discussion re RRL tea eagerly – will post on the other thread :P
4blue2pink – did you freebirth all of your kids? Wow!

Kat – oh the wait is agonising isn’t it?? Bub will be so cute at 20 weeks though - I know I sound like a broken record, but the chubby cheeks that are starting to form then :awe:
Since my scan at the doctor’s on Thursday put me at 9+1, I will do the bloods on Wednesday when I am bang on 10 weeks – could not have done it any sooner – impatient, me? Haha
That way should have results by the 8th (so end of next week) hopefully – eeeeek!

Momma – I think I didn’t get a chance to say hello and welcome! And congrats on your little girl ;)

Ash – loooove your vintage floral theme and that dresser is uber cute! She is going to be one lucky girl ^^

DD – has the pink eye gotten better?? It sucks so hope it clears fast!!

Max – I really think you are sitting in the best possible position – you already have the desired gender times two, a third would be the icing on the cake but a boy would be such a blessing too so am sure you will be over the moon either way! ;)

PBN – thanks for the update from Sky – we miss her but happy all is well!!
Looking forward to hearing from you after your 20w scan hon!

Laurelw – yippee for your darling to be confirmed as a girl – understand your concern though – I guess bubs have growth spurts so she may be due for one – as long as everything is normal and she is thriving, albeit small, probably isn’t a problem. Are you petite? Your girl could be like you and as you had boys before, she may have a different morphology too ;)
I guess they just want to monitor to see if she continues growing to rule out IUGR – am sure she hasn’t stalled her growth if all is well otherwise so breathe and trust yourself and your darling girl! ;) :hugs:

[maximbella]

Laurel both of my girls were tiny peanuts (and still are!). I would ask your doctor if he is concerned, but I've heard that from a few people so not sure how to interpret.

Kat, at your 12 week they didn't do gender? I was just assuming that would at mine! [emoji51] I'm 35, going to be 36 in September. And the girls don't know yet...I've always had a bad back and have hurt it several times in the last year, so I told them that we were going to visit the doctor for that. My oldest is on to me, but I'm not sure that she puts together that it's a baby. My little one is oblivious. She's such a free spirit and I love that about her!

Pbn so exciting about your scan!! Please keep us posted.

Ash, loving the look so far, can't wait to see more pics!


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[kat1234]

Laurel - are you going back in 2 weeks to check growth? Sorry for the worries!
LSMS - that is so soon! Let us know asap.
Max - they did confirm gender at my blood work, no worries, I just told them I didn't want to know. And I just turned 36 this month, we have too much in common [emoji175] I'm impressed your oldest hasn't figured it out! I was surprised my oldest did either though really bc I had a couple weeks on the couch not feeling good!
I broke out the Doppler today and heard a great heartbeat - my kiddos love it. My oldest is so excited which makes me excited. My sweet husband even set up the baby bed while I was running an errand this weekend [emoji175] And I'm feeling flutters every once in a while which makes my heart skip a beat. And makes me sad I'm never doing this again [emoji24]
Oh and LSMS - don't stress about weight and exercise!! Aren't you a walker?? That and swimming is the best for you. I'm running, but at a slow pace which kills me. Last pregnancy I had to stop at 20 weeks bc it got uncomfortable so if that happens this time I'll take spin classes (which is high intensity bicycling for y'all Aussie folks). I normally exercise pretty intense so I keep it up as long as I can. I can already tell my abs are getting weaker which upsets me but we are growing humans!!!


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[LMSM]

Kat – yipee for the flutters!! I admit feeling babe move is the absolute best part of pregnancy – I always feel so “empty” once my babes are born because of that ;) I remember my DD1 loving hearing her sister via the Doppler too – such special moment! :awe: have you decided whether you will want to find out gender or are you sticking to team green till the end then?
You’re a sweetheart – walker?... well I walk when I can but I am by no means fit, not anymore lol we have a pool, so once it warms up enough will most definitely be making the most of it and swim every day! ;) my bloody BH start so early in pregnancy that it hinders me heaps too exercise wise as well – so that sucks but am determined to not put on as much weight (that’s not off to a good start lol) I’m embarrassed to share my bump as feel so fat though lol
I’m impressed – running and spinning classes? Man, they’d kill me even if not preggers haha


Max – do they automatically do the NIPT test as part of your general pregnancy blood work in the US? Here it is an elective thing, which you pay for fully, so most people probably still don’t do it… but you can therefore do it whenever you want so am doing it at bang on 10 weeks on Wednesday haha

[laurelw]

My girls have always been behind by a few days never a week or more and we r on the short stature wise 5ft4 5ft9 plus my babies weigh on the smaller side around 6 lbs 5oz ish so i assumed that was why.

What did ur doc say laurel ? Are u saying u were supposed to be 19 but measured 17 weeks ?
Being behind by 2 weeks isnt good at any gestation as far as i know ( sorry for saying that don't mean to scare u) I hope baby catches up and i am glad they r bringing u in in 2 weeks for follow up

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Yes, meant to be 19 today, but baby was measuring 17+2. Haven't seen doctor yet as sonographer didn't do a report, just said to come back in a fortnight. I did call OB office though to ask what to do about appointments and they said they will see me after the scan in 2 weeks.

My boys were always measuring 2-3 weeks ahead so this is very new for me. Praying she catches up quick. An early blood test did indicate something that would mean small growth apparently (sonographer and doctor said) so perhaps that's why?


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[AshFind]

LMSM if your over 35 here in the us they do the test and it's covered by insurance any younger and you have to pay for it. I have bh also and almost posted the other day how early can they start? I'm 20w now and could feel them around 17w


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[Bluebooties]

Yes, meant to be 19 today, but baby was measuring 17+2. Haven't seen doctor yet as sonographer didn't do a report, just said to come back in a fortnight. I did call OB office though to ask what to do about appointments and they said they will see me after the scan in 2 weeks.

My boys were always measuring 2-3 weeks ahead so this is very new for me. Praying she catches up quick. An early blood test did indicate something that would mean small growth apparently (sonographer and doctor said) so perhaps that's why?


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[4blue2pink]

LMSM have you ever taken red raspberry leaf tea? im still on the fence about it :-/ any kind of supplements/meds make me a bit nervous and there do seem to be professionals out there who say 100% do not touch it!! which bothers me slightly..

i havent freebirthed all my babies (though looking back i wish i had) i have had them all at home though, the first 4 were homebirths with a midwife and then my youngest 2 were both freebirthed with our midwife coming out to us shortly after they were born, so this will be homebirth number 7 and freebirth number 3 for me.

**just to add freebirth is legal here and mine were done with full informed support from my midwife, her supervisor and the legal team that cover their practice, both baby's still received all post-natal midwife and GP checks etc**

is anyone else on here planning a homebirth?

[LMSM]

Ash, I had BH from about 14 weeks with DD1, which was freaky because I'd never experienced anything like it before! With DD2 it started at about 11-13 weeks..and both times they just got more stingy as the pregnancy progressed. Last time my colleagues were scared I might give birth whenever I was breathing through them lol I used to time them when bad, and was basically considered latent labour ..I.e. Frequent but not regular enough. Fortunately my cervix stays shut until it's go time! But then it's darn fast lol

4blue2pink, I never have taken RRL whilst pregnant because of the BHs was too worried it might "tickle" my very sensitive uterus. But once I see the middie I will ask the question as anything to make labour go as well as possible ;)
I wish I could homebirth (and considering how fast DD2 shot out, the midwife at hospital advised for it) but hubby is too scientific, and scared of "what ifs" , not being right next to the neonatal unit etc...
Having said that, here a homebirth with a midwife (in Queensland where I am there are no publicly funded homebirth programs alas) can cost upward of $5000 so it's just a thing we can't justify.
I am not sure I am game enough for a planned free birth, but would be very keen to hear how you managed yours since they were planned..I want to be prepared in case things go uber fast again :D

[IWant4Kids]

Ash - Love the dresser! So exciting that you're up to the fun stage. So wonderful that your scan gave you more confirmation!

Maxim - You're lucky to have never had thrush...it's no fun! I have a doppler too and started having success from around week 9.

DancingDiva - Sorry to hear about pink eye....hope it clears fast! We call in conjunctivitis and I've had so many children with it lately at school

Lola - Yay for a baby sprinkle....go for it and enjoy being pampered. Never heard of boiled peanuts! Your photo is gorgeous and makes me look like a hephalump!
Love the outfits too!

4blue2pink - Exciting for ordering some team green things! Neutral things are gorgeous x I love white and grey.

Pbn3 - glad you heard back from Sky! Good luck tomorrow!!! Hope you accidentally find out what you're having hehe

Laurel - Congrats on a baby girl! I only have experience with big boy babies...if they said all looks good try to focus on that x

LMSM - I love car shpopping....hope you find something you all like. I'm loving the carnival! I've put on heaps too, but at 10 weeks it slowed right down....phew! I was eating non stop too....just can't help it and I think we have to listen to our bodies....if you have hunger pains it means your body needs it.

Hope I didn't miss too many people...love to all!

AFM: My genetic results are in!!!! Rang my Ob, but he has been in surgery all day and hasn't reviewed them. I should get a call tomorrow or if not, I'll call them. My 12 week scan is next Tuesday 5th Sept! Super excited and nervous. I asked them to email me the sex rather than tell me on the phone. I'm totally expecting boy, as I feel like I did with my boys and especially as my miscarriage was a boy too after swaying. Will let you know as soon as I know xo

[IWant4Kids]

Mommy - when are you testing? Just stalked your chart FX FX

[LMSM]

Ash - Love the dresser! So exciting that you're up to the fun stage. So wonderful that your scan gave you more confirmation!

Maxim - You're lucky to have never had thrush...it's no fun! I have a doppler too and started having success from around week 9.

DancingDiva - Sorry to hear about pink eye....hope it clears fast! We call in conjunctivitis and I've had so many children with it lately at school

Lola - Yay for a baby sprinkle....go for it and enjoy being pampered. Never heard of boiled peanuts! Your photo is gorgeous and makes me look like a hephalump!
Love the outfits too!

4blue2pink - Exciting for ordering some team green things! Neutral things are gorgeous x I love white and grey.

Pbn3 - glad you heard back from Sky! Good luck tomorrow!!! Hope you accidentally find out what you're having hehe

Laurel - Congrats on a baby girl! I only have experience with big boy babies...if they said all looks good try to focus on that x

LMSM - I love car shpopping....hope you find something you all like. I'm loving the carnival! I've put on heaps too, but at 10 weeks it slowed right down....phew! I was eating non stop too....just can't help it and I think we have to listen to our bodies....if you have hunger pains it means your body needs it.

Hope I didn't miss too many people...love to all!

AFM: My genetic results are in!!!! Rang my Ob, but he has been in surgery all day and hasn't reviewed them. I should get a call tomorrow or if not, I'll call them. My 12 week scan is next Tuesday 5th Sept! Super excited and nervous. I asked them to email me the sex rather than tell me on the phone. I'm totally expecting boy, as I feel like I did with my boys and especially as my miscarriage was a boy too after swaying. Will let you know as soon as I know xo
Gaaahhh, Iwant4, surely the OB has a 24/7 hotline so you can call for results??! :whip::bigsmile::running: how long was it in in the end, how many business days?
Can't wait for you! Fx you get to know Bub is healthy and bonus, a pink bundle :D
I actually rang and paid for the Generation test today so will probs go Thursday, as Wednesday is pretty manic day at work...:nails:
We can buddy up as the big tummies amongst these petite bumps haha we're really close edd wise too :)

[Mommy2apples]

Iw4k will be testing Thursday [emoji846]
So excited for you to hear gender!!

Lmsm: so excited for you!!

Pbn: excited for your scan!!

Kat: eek for flutters!! Aww your little one is excited! Makes it so much more fun!!

Laurel: they are probably monitoring for iugr, but most times it's okay for babies to be measuring two weeks ahead and two weeks behind! I'm sure your baby girl is just perfect!!




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[maximbella]

Iwant4, yaaaay how exciting!!!! Please keep us posted!

LMSM, amazing so will you also find out gender at that time?

Kat, I swear we are long lost twins lol! I'm also a big runner, ran with both previous pregnancies and have run the NYC twice. This bedrest is torture! I feel like that was part of the reason my deliver was so easy (I was walking every day in my 3rd tri because it was impossible to run). Does DH know gender? Why did you decide not to find out? Sorry I was super late to the ddg party! ;)


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[maximbella]

Sorry that made no sense...ran the NYC marathon twice.


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[LMSM]

Mommy, Thursday we will be sending tons and tons of ++++++++ vibes for you!!!!

Max, one fit momma ! The bedrest will so be worth it though ;)
I will go get my blood drawn on Thursday so will get results hopefully by late next week...;) am only just 10 weeks on wednesday :)

[Mommy2apples]

Thanks lmsm!! Excited for you to find out gender!


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[Pbn3]

Iwant4kids omg!!!! Cant wait for your update [emoji3]

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[4blue2pink]

iwant4 so exciting!! will be watching for your update :D yes im surprised at how gorgeous the gender neutral stuff is, there seems to be lots of white with yellow and grey and also moons and clouds on which i love :heart:

LMSM thats sad to hear that you would be charged so much for a homebirth :( are they not cheaper than hospital birth? over here (UK) we have the NHS but you can still see how much everything costs and a normal non-intervention hospital birth is over 1,000 pounds more expensive than a homebirth with 2 midwives!

far as my freebirths went my midwife knew what i wanted to do and supported 100%, we agreed that i would call her whenever i wanted too, wether that be in labor or after the birth, so i wasnt bound to freebirth if at any point i changed my mind and wanted her there :)
as it was both times we rang her within maybe 10-15 mins of baby arriving and she came out getting to us about 40mins after the birth, she was here for placenta delivery both times. funnily enough with my youngest dh was working nights and was sleeping in our room while i was in labor, i had my then 1 year old daughter for company :) we napped on the sofa together for most of it and then she followed me up to the bathroom and dh didnt wake up till he heard baby crying so my DD was the only one with me which was nice, i dont think she understood she just stood by the bath splashing water everywhere! im really hoping to have a birth like that one again this time, it was so relaxed and easy i was amazed!

plan wise i wanted water births and used the bath, so i was sat in the bath feeding a baby both times when our midwife arrived haha! the only other thing i had planned was to use a cord tie instead of a clamp and i tied that on after the placenta was delivered and then i cut the cord, baby got checked over and weighed and then midwife left us to it :) all very low key really!

[LMSM]

:awe: sounds awesome 4blue2pink! Ideal even...love that you had your little girl there :awe: Unfortunately, the State here doesn't fund homebirth, though you're right they are cheaper! Other States in Australia do fund public programs ( I guess similarly to what the nhs does in the U.K.).
I soooo wanted a water birth and was elated when I heard my hospital was trialling them when expecting DD2 but missed out as we only just made it to the hospital and the middies were filling the tub for me but had to drop it all to catch her so never even got close to the tub lol

[kat1234]

4b2p - that sounds so cool!! The US is way behind on that stuff.
IWant - eeek!! Let us know! So you have 2 boys, but want 4 kids, so if by chance this is a boy there will definitely be another shot for your pink bundle.
Max - my DH doesn't know. When they (DR office) called me with results, I was at work and wanted us to find out together. Also my husband was leaving on a trip that day to climb Mt.Rainer ([emoji51]) so my anxiety was a little high and I just couldn't handle both those things on the same day [emoji23] I am going to be a tad disappointed if this is girl #3 not bc of her being a girl, but because I won't ever have a son. BUT, just a tad. I've honestly never really even longed for a son until lately so it's not a huge deal to me. I've always wanted a girl and now I have 2, maybe 3 [emoji175] My youngest (3) is saying she wants a baby brother AND sister and lately I agree with her, but my husband was sweet enough to go for #3, but #4 he would not. I think your probably thinking the same [emoji5] His concern is his age. And honestly 3 might be hard for us, we won't know until February!


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[Bluebooties]

Iwant4kids omg!!!! Cant wait for your update [emoji3]

Just finished watching the GOT season finale and could cry now its finished until next year [emoji24] it was sooooo good!!!! Have TWD return in October now to look forward to though [emoji3]

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[AshFind]

LMSM my belly is way larger than it should be at 20 weeks but this is my last pregnancy, I've lost all the baby weight 4 other times so I know with a little dedication I can again, so I say own that belly! I did on the other hand order a nice jogging stroller so I can start walking again! I sold my other decent one and just kept the small double umbrella for Disney but the wheels have been walked off it [emoji4]. Hoping to only gain 3lbs in the next 10 weeks could be a challenge but so far I'm at 15 gained [emoji53].
Kat your killing me lol I must know!




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[kat1234]

Oh and Max - I totally understood what you meant by saying you ran the NYC [emoji2] I KNOW bedrest is killing you. Proud of you for taking care of that sweet baby!!


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[kat1234]

Ash - we might call next week and ask!! September is my last slow month before February honestly so I'd like to nest a little. And I think it will be good for our oldest to know since she's really hoping for a girl. So you may get your wish soon!! We just talked about that this weekend. I don't want to know this week because we have plans this weekend and I just want to enjoy the weekend without any boy/girl comments. So far the worst we've heard is the usual 3 weddings comment which doesn't bother me in the least. I'll be so happy if I have 3 girls that get happily married. And I totally believe you can have a fabulous wedding at a reasonable cost.


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[mommaxo3]

Maximbella- my girls are currently 9 and 5 but will be 10 and 6 by the time this one arrives. My first 2 were pretty easy as babies so I'm not sure if i'll get lucky again. One can only hope. I also have a doppler that I use at least once a week. I had a miscarriage last year so it eases my mind especially when shes quiet in there for a while. I got mine from ebay for $30 but didn't find the hb until 14 weeks.

Ash- What a beautiful dresser. I cant wait to see the finished result with it in the nursery with all the décor up.

Lola-I asked if anyone was going to throw me a shower since my kids are older and I'm starting from nothing (my youngest was born in 2011) but since I'm having "yet another girl" I probably wont get one. My family all had their hearts set on a boy. But I have heard of a smaller shower called a sprinkle so get excited with them and let them throw one.

What is the raspberry tea leaf for? Is it safe for pregnancy? And I'm super jealous of those who get to water birth, I live in the states and have never gone into labor on my own before. I was induced twice because my body has trouble dilating without lots of intervention (delivered LO #2 at 41 weeks and started from 0 dilated and 0 effaced) she was over 8 lbs. I also made jokes about going into labor in a snow storm and we're over an hour from the hospital but I'm not holding my breath that I'll go on my own. I had a dream last night I had a 9lb boy though.

[4blue2pink]

Kat im surprised to hear the US is behind on this, its usually the other way round with the UK trailing behind!! i do feel very lucky to live somewhere where we have, as standard, so many birth options available. im also incredibly lucky to live in a part of the UK that commissions a midwife service that is a private model of care but funded fully by the NHS, all antenatal appointments done at home, one midwife who looks after you and does the birth (if homebirth) so you get to know her very well and all appointments can be up to an hour long if you need to discuss any concerns etc you can also call/text your named midwife anytime, i really hope they roll it out over the rest of the UK as its a million miles better than the standard NHS maternity package (appointments in a clinic, only 10mins long, different midwife every time etc..)

LMSM its funny to think now that she was the only person at her sisters birth :) it is nice though.

strange that your state refuse to fund something that works out cheaper, also very unfair of them to restrict your choices like that :(
i loved my waterbirths, ive had 2 out-of-water births and 4 in water, id always plan to have a waterbirth thats for sure but as your experience shows sometimes babies have other idea's!! are they still doing waterbirths at your hospital now? i really hope they are i honestly think the water makes a big difference :heart:

[AshFind]

Mommaxo3 my first two I had to be induced ds2 didn't even get a chance he had IUGR (so laurelw I guess I lied I did have experience with a small baby) but I don't know if he would have came on his own anyway. With ds3 and 4 they came spontaneously at 35 and 36 weeks so you never know you may go on your own. I'm hoping I go on my own this time and make it to the hospital and I have a fear of having a big baby lol I've never had one above 6lb 13oz!
4b2p sounds wonderful we def. don't have anything like that in the us I've not had experience with a midwife but I do believe you'd have to pay out of pocket to have such a personalized experience here.
Kat YAY! I do have a huge respect for someone to be team green but I'm to much of a planner (hints 4 boys) to not find out I want everything settled and perfect! If I had held onto my baby things maybe I could do it but starting from scratch no way. Because if it were a girl coming out or in your case boy I'd want to be 100% pink or blue no green or yellow [emoji23]


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[4blue2pink]

Ash im shocked to hear this about the US i honestly thought you guys would be very very ahead with maternity care, i know alot of US births are hospital and doctor lead rather then midwife but i assumed that was because it was what women were choosing not because it was all they could have, can you have a midwife led delivery in a hospital? or are midwives only used by those who are willing to pay for it? which is sad if thats the case :(

its almost the opposite over here, you only see a consultant during pregnancy if you are high risk or there is a problem, when you turn up to hospital to deliver the delivery ward is staffed by midwives and again you would only see the doctor who is on call that day/night if you have a complication. the vast majority of women will go through pregnancy and delivery never even meeting with a consultant, its all midwives.

[AshFind]

4b2p I've never looked into it but I do think you can in certain hospitals that allow it. And my insurance will cover a midwife but I don't think it'd be anything at home you'd have to go to their office. But yes the majority of women are seen and delivered in hospitals by obgyn doctors.


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[Mommy2apples]

At my doctor's office they have four midwives and two obgyns and as long as you don't have complications and need a csection, which I do then the midwives will deliver you. I will see all the midwives during my visits once I conceive, but they won't deliver me due to me needing a csection.


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[4blue2pink]

mommy that sounds quite similar to the UK, there is a consultant(s) linked to every hospital and group of community midwives but you only see them if you need too.

ash does it not cost an absolute fortune to have you all looked after and delivered by the doctors?! those guys earn way more than midwives so im assuming they must charge more? also how does it work at the hospital do they have a team of doctors and a team of midwives? are you looked after by a midwife during labor and then the doc comes in right at the end for the birth?

from what mommy and also XX have said (XX see's a midwife team at her hospital if i remember right) i think it must vary alot from hospital to hospital in the US?

[XXforhubby]

At my doctor's office they have four midwives and two obgyns and as long as you don't have complications and need a csection, which I do then the midwives will deliver you. I will see all the midwives during my visits once I conceive, but they won't deliver me due to me needing a csection.


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That's the same at my hospital too, except there are 6 midwives and 12 OBGYNs. The midwives are overseen by a family friend and he is the director of the OBGYNs. If there are complications, he assists during the delivery or the Perinatologist delivers the babies. They also do VBACs once you've been given the go ahead by the OB. If you develop any health conditions, you may or may not be allowed to have a midwife deliver you. The midwives have all delivered my babies so far and being 37-38 doesn't mean they can't deliver your babies either! They have birthing pools in each room of their wing in the hospital, and I labored in one with my DS3.


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[4blue2pink]

XX yay for so many pools :D are you allowed to deliver in the birth pool? i have seen a few US mums post that they could use it for labor but had to get out to deliver on the bed, anyone shed any light on why this is?

[AshFind]

I guess it does 4b2p my hospital doesn't have any midwife at it but as far as cost everyone has different insurance so it depends on how good of insurance you have what you pay. I'm very fortunate and only have to pay 5% so it's not much at all out of pocket.
Xx you must be near a pretty big hospital! Sounds great I have 4 obgyn at mine they do have birthing pools you can get in but don't allow you to deliver in yet. But they are very breastfeeding/natural birth friendly otherwise


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[AshFind]

4b2p and I think off the top of my head my drs. Charge $3500 for delivery but then you have to pay all the hospital fees on top of that


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[4blue2pink]

wow that isnt cheap, i guess thats why good insurance is so important!! i was under the illusion that as long as you have insurance in the US then you dont pay anything for your care you just pay your insurance costs same as how we pay for the NHS through our taxes here in UK, but if your still having to pay 5% of your bill it seems like we really are very lucky over here to have what we have, no matter what type of delivery you have or number of scans or if baby needs a NICU stay etc etc you dont pay a penny

ash why cant you deliver in the pool? ive seen this said before and it really confuses me :-/

[Bluebooties]

ACOG ( american college of gynecology ) doesn't approve it that's why i guess hospitals aren't doing in water births:

"The Committee Opinion stresses that the safety and efficacy of immersion in water during the second stage of labor (delivery) have not been established, nor has there been any benefit shown to women or newborns. Additionally, rare but serious health problems in the newborn have been reported. Potential risks of in water delivery include a higher risk of maternal and neonatal infections; difficulty in the regulation of the baby’s body temperature; increased chance of umbilical cord damage; respiratory distress resulting from the baby inhaling tub water; and potential for asphyxia and seizures. Until sufficient is available, it is the recommendation of ACOG that birth occur on land, not it water."

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[Bluebooties]

They agree it can help shorten and decrease need for epidurals in first stage of labor though

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[Bluebooties]

I guess its preference. Like i personally would like a doc delivering me over an NP. I just feel more secure knowing the doc is more equipped to deal with any and all situations NP's have there own practice limitations and scope

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[Bluebooties]

I haven't come across nor know anyone who delivered with a midwife in US. I always thought this was more of a UK thing.

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[Bluebooties]

But then i also might be biased as i myself hold a medical degree [emoji4]

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[srg09cag11]

My doc told me today at my appointment that he wants to do steroid shots for the baby's lungs this time since I'll deliver by 37 weeks. Anyone done this before?


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[Bluebooties]

My doc told me today at my appointment that he wants to do steroid shots for the baby's lungs this time since I'll deliver by 37 weeks. Anyone done this before?


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The steroid shots are common. Ash is doing some such thing i believe

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[srg09cag11]

I have to deliver at 37 weeks because of the thinness of my uterus. I did 37 weeks with my last baby too, but we didn't do any shots that time. This is my fifth c section


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[mommaxo3]

4blue2pink- The US will probably never catch up when it comes to birthing children or maternity leave. It's pretty sad with how "developed" of a country we're supposed to be but we don't support the future by requiring any type of maternity leave. I get 6 weeks because I pay for short term disability and the plan I chose covers maternity leave but without it, I would get nothing.

I'm also being seen by an ob/gyn. There are 4 doctors in the practice and I'll deliver in a hospital. I'm sure I'll be induced overdue but it'd be nice to labor at home for a little bit for once. Not being able to eat for about 24 hours is pretty exhausting while giving birth. Ahhh yes giving life while starving...pretty ironic lol.

[XXforhubby]

I haven't come across nor know anyone who delivered with a midwife in US. I always thought this was more of a UK thing.

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I have had all 3 of my children delivered by the midwives at my hospital. They are NP's but have been medically trained for labor and delivery specifically, and have undergone rigorous training by the OB's at my hospital. They are closely monitored by the OB director, and I have full confidence in them. They are nothing like the traditional midwife you here of people seeing in their homes (Not smashing on them- just stating the difference).

The hospital I go to in my area (population of 350,000) is a Level 1 trauma unit and have 12 OBs on staff. There are 6 on at one time with 2 on call (1 during the day and 1 during the night) with 3 Perinatologists 2 o staff and one on call overnight to deliver babies with known complications or complications that arise during labor.


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[XXforhubby]

XX yay for so many pools :D are you allowed to deliver in the birth pool? i have seen a few US mums post that they could use it for labor but had to get out to deliver on the bed, anyone shed any light on why this is?

We are allowed to deliver in the pool as long as mom and baby have had no known medical conditions or complications leading up to delivery. It is at the discretion of the mom and the OB or midwife at the time. I chose not to because my contractions never progressed more than 5min apart leading up to pushing and the midwife had to coach me to push him out. We both felt more comfortable with me doing this out of the pool (which is more like a giant size garden tub that is equipped for fetal monitoring).

All of the rooms are private and have separate standing shower and separate bathtub in the bathrooms of the labor room. There are 5 private birthing pools on the floor as well.

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[Bluebooties]

4blue2pink- The US will probably never catch up when it comes to birthing children or maternity leave. It's pretty sad with how "developed" of a country we're supposed to be but we don't support the future by requiring any type of maternity leave. I get 6 weeks because I pay for short term disability and the plan I chose covers maternity leave but without it, I would get nothing.

I'm also being seen by an ob/gyn. There are 4 doctors in the practice and I'll deliver in a hospital. I'm sure I'll be induced overdue but it'd be nice to labor at home for a little bit for once. Not being able to eat for about 24 hours is pretty exhausting while giving birth. Ahhh yes giving life while starving...pretty ironic lol.I hear u on the maternity leave issue [emoji852]

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[Bluebooties]

I have had all 3 of my children delivered by the midwives at my hospital. They are NP's but have been medically trained for labor and delivery specifically, and have undergone rigorous training by the OB's at my hospital. They are closely monitored by the OB director, and I have full confidence in them. They are nothing like the traditional midwife you here of people seeing in their homes (Not smashing on them- just stating the difference).

The hospital I go to in my area (population of 350,000) is a Level 1 trauma unit and have 12 OBs on staff. There are 6 on at one time with 2 on call (1 during the day and 1 during the night) with 3 Perinatologists 2 o staff and one on call overnight to deliver babies with known complications or complications that arise during labor.


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[XXforhubby]

Thats what i meant i know of NP's but didnt hear of the traditional midwife thing

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They hold a nurse practitioner of midwifery degree (which is a Master's degree) and have undergone further extensive training with the OBs at my hospital. They are midwives but have been trained by OBs. It's like the best of both worlds. 4 out of the 6 midwives hold PhD's.

The midwives don't have as big of case loads like the OBs do. They can actually stay with you the whole time, or pretty close to it anyway. I love their director, he's a family friend of mine, but he's do dang busy and is only there to catch the baby. There is so much more that happens prior to that, that I feel is much too much for a nurse to deal with. However, I am blessed with quick labors and deliveries so my experience may not necessarily be the norm.


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[AshFind]

Srg I have done them. I did them with ds1 because I went into labor at 34w but it was stopped. I've never had it done with any others even my 35 weeker was just fine without them and didn't require oxygen. If you live close to the hospital they're not bad but you have to have them all within a short window and it was a pain in the butt for me "literally" [emoji23] they kinda hurt. I'm doing weekly progesterone shots right now. Why would he not do these if he's expecting you to deliver early? Ahhh never mind I see now c section. Did your last baby require oxygen?


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[srg09cag11]

Ash, my last baby didn't need oxygen, but my heart baby had lung issues too and he was born at 39 weeks. I think my doc is just trying to be overly cautious. He was talking about a study he read and said that the steroids won't hurt anything, so it might be a good idea to do them.


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[Pbn3]

I'm just minutes away from seeing bub [emoji3][emoji7] just been told a get a disc to take home so will need to ask for no potty shots [emoji23]

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[AshFind]

Yay pbn I hope you get an accidental sneak peak lol!
Srg that's the only reason I'm doing these p-17 shots better safe than sorry.


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[Mommy2apples]

Aww pbn tell hubby to pass the potty shots over to us [emoji6]


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[kat1234]

Srg - will this be your 5th csection? Just asking bc this will be my 3rd and my doctor doesn't like to do more than 3. But, I'm hearing of lots of others having 4 and 5.


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[Mommy2apples]

Kat, my doctor gave me permission for a 5th csection after she did my fourth csection.


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[AshFind]

Mommy it's getting close to test time! I can't keep up with the ttc board you need to post test here [emoji6]


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[Mommy2apples]

Ash I will! 🤞🏻


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[Pbn3]

Bub is measuring bang on [emoji3] very cute with arms and legs up over head [emoji23] will upload a profile shot when I get home this afternoon. My u/s tech was great! Said at end of scan she doesn't even know what we are having as she doesn't look if the customer isn't finding out, so still completely team green sorry ladies [emoji6]

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[Pbn3]

Got a chance to quickly upload a couple pics.[emoji3]

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[AshFind]

Awww how cute! Our babes are positioned the exact same way lol did you see mine the other day? Is she butt down?


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[Pbn3]

Ash I thought of your scan straight away with the legs over head [emoji23] not sure if butt down?

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[Mommy2apples]

Aww she's perfect pbn!! [emoji8]


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[AshFind]

I really think this is why I don't feel as many kicks as I think I should by now. If I ever do feel anything it's super low like bladder jabs and that's about it


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[Pbn3]

Ash that's me!!!!! Sometimes feel like I'm getting kicked in the cervix [emoji23]

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[AshFind]

Well that'll be my luck I'm planning on actually trying a natural birth this time and she won't turn [emoji849]. Someone suggested chiropractor to turn baby I may give it a try is she's not turned by 33w


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[AshFind]

Great position for team green though because it took my tech a minute before she could get to the bottom. And she couldn't get a kidney pic or spine measurement so I get to go back.


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[Pbn3]

Yep! My tech was laughing at bub wiggling when she 'almost' got the shot [emoji23] and yes she didn't go anywhere near a potty shot which was fantastic!

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[LMSM]

Look at that cute bub PBN – gorgeous!! :awe:
Shame the tech was so good at not checking out bub, we were keen to know :rofl: but good for you to be strong and be team green – love the position arms up! :D

It’s funny how different maternity care is from country to country! ;) I think lots of women in Australia just use an obstetrician, privately, if they have private health insurance but the out of pocket usually still is pretty big most of the time hence why I am going public.
I’m fortunate though that our catchment hospital, which is I think the biggest in Queensland, still has a midwife-led care as the standard – i.e. the OBs only intervene if high risk or if there is an issue at delivery. So midwives are doing all the care – if all goes well, will just see the hospital OB once for a quick assessment.
I hopefully will get a spot in the Midwifery Group Practice group, meaning I will have the same midwife throughout the pregnancy and at delivery and for post-natal visits at home (as will be kicked out of hospital verrryy quickly) ;)
4B2P – I think they still have the birthing pools available – hopefully this time I make it with enough time for it (that may help with the tearing too) ^^ a couple of years back it was only a couple of select birthing suites that had them (others just have a tub for the labouring part but you’re not supposed to birth in them – you need one the specifically “waterbirth” midwives too).

I’m still, even now at 10 weeks, in utter disbelief talking about this and that I am going to go through this amazing journey again – thank you Life!
It probably is gas, but feel like I am getting the smallest of flutters – and as I felt the girls at 13 and 11 weeks respectively (confirmed by u/s as felt their movements as they were happening on the screen) , does it sound insane it could be bub???

[Bluebooties]

Beautiful baby pbn3

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[Pbn3]

Thanks ladies [emoji173] I'm still on a high from my scan [emoji7] just realised the second pic says profile [emoji23] its actually bubs feet and legs [emoji23]

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[laurelw]

Thanks for all the comments ladies! I guess we wait the 2 weeks and see what bubs is doing then. I was just so looking forward to the scan so am a bit disappointed.

Love seeing all your updates.

So happy for you Pbn3! Sorry I missed your story.. did you sway or just want a surprise?


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[IWant4Kids]

OMG.....I'll say no more! Total shock

[IWant4Kids]

Congrats Pbn3, gorgeous bubba! What do the skull theorists say? Could we take a guess based on that?

[LMSM]

Omg healthy baby girl Iwant4, massive congrats!!!!!!

[Pbn3]

Omg Iwant4kids!!!!!! [emoji177][emoji178][emoji176][emoji322][emoji322][emoji322][emoji322][emoji322][emoji322][emoji322] huge congratulations! I'm so freaking happy for you [emoji173] Enjoy the feeling xxoo (and pink shopping [emoji6])

Happy for anyone to guess on skull theory!

Laurelw I didn't sway but had some unintentional pink tactics anyway. Will post a link to my non-sway [emoji3]

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[Pbn3]

Pbn3 TTC a GIRL Sway Attempt (http://www.genderdreaming.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59640)

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[IWant4Kids]

Thank you!!!! Still in shock!!!! Didn't think I could ever have a girl. Even my doc said I think you only make boys. DHs reaction... oh wow! I thought we were going to have 4 boys. He's in shock too. We are just telling everyone we didn't find out the sex, so to everyone else we are team green.
I need to post my sway now... if I can remember [emoji15]


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[4blue2pink]

4blue2pink- The US will probably never catch up when it comes to birthing children or maternity leave. It's pretty sad with how "developed" of a country we're supposed to be but we don't support the future by requiring any type of maternity leave. I get 6 weeks because I pay for short term disability and the plan I chose covers maternity leave but without it, I would get nothing.

I'm also being seen by an ob/gyn. There are 4 doctors in the practice and I'll deliver in a hospital. I'm sure I'll be induced overdue but it'd be nice to labor at home for a little bit for once. Not being able to eat for about 24 hours is pretty exhausting while giving birth. Ahhh yes giving life while starving...pretty ironic lol.

this is awful :( how any country can justify charging women just to take leave after their baby is born is beyond me, i had no idea the US was like this, i do feel extremely lucky to have what we have here in the UK, fingers crossed you go into labor on your own this time so you can get your wish of being able to stay at home for a while :heart: are you able to decline the induction? over here you always have a choice they can never force anything-only advise, and plenty of women choose not to induce purely for being overdue, in which case they simply monitor you/baby more frequently.

[4blue2pink]

Bub is measuring bang on [emoji3] very cute with arms and legs up over head [emoji23] will upload a profile shot when I get home this afternoon. My u/s tech was great! Said at end of scan she doesn't even know what we are having as she doesn't look if the customer isn't finding out, so still completely team green sorry ladies [emoji6]

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YES YES YES Pbn :D :D so glad baby is spot on and that ive still got a team green buddy!! is anyone else still team green? how many weeks are you now? i found the most adorable unisex newborn baby gro's the other day, never thought id be too fussed on neutral stuff but they are so so cute, is it just me or is there just something so lovely about newborns in white? xx

[4blue2pink]

huge congratulations iwant4!! :heart: it is the most surreal feeling isnt it :) enjoy every moment xx


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[4blue2pink]

Look at that cute bub PBN – gorgeous!! :awe:
Shame the tech was so good at not checking out bub, we were keen to know :rofl: but good for you to be strong and be team green – love the position arms up! :D

It’s funny how different maternity care is from country to country! ;) I think lots of women in Australia just use an obstetrician, privately, if they have private health insurance but the out of pocket usually still is pretty big most of the time hence why I am going public.
I’m fortunate though that our catchment hospital, which is I think the biggest in Queensland, still has a midwife-led care as the standard – i.e. the OBs only intervene if high risk or if there is an issue at delivery. So midwives are doing all the care – if all goes well, will just see the hospital OB once for a quick assessment.
I hopefully will get a spot in the Midwifery Group Practice group, meaning I will have the same midwife throughout the pregnancy and at delivery and for post-natal visits at home (as will be kicked out of hospital verrryy quickly) ;)
4B2P – I think they still have the birthing pools available – hopefully this time I make it with enough time for it (that may help with the tearing too) ^^ a couple of years back it was only a couple of select birthing suites that had them (others just have a tub for the labouring part but you’re not supposed to birth in them – you need one the specifically “waterbirth” midwives too).

I’m still, even now at 10 weeks, in utter disbelief talking about this and that I am going to go through this amazing journey again – thank you Life!
It probably is gas, but feel like I am getting the smallest of flutters – and as I felt the girls at 13 and 11 weeks respectively (confirmed by u/s as felt their movements as they were happening on the screen) , does it sound insane it could be bub???

im amazed at the differences LMSM! water definitely helps with tearing, did you tear with your girls? i have been very lucky and never had any damage, i have to admit it is one of my fears even with this baby, is the stitching and then the recovery as bad as i imagine it must be?
it sounds like your midwife care is similar to mine, one midwife throughout :) its so much more personal isnt it which i think is such a good thing. i hope you can get one of the waterbirth rooms/midwives so that you have that option open to you :)
and not insane at all my last baby i swear was moving by 8 weeks, my others including this one were all much much later (around 14-20 weeks) but she was unmistakable very very early on!!

[Pbn3]

YES YES YES Pbn :D :D so glad baby is spot on and that ive still got a team green buddy!! is anyone else still team green? how many weeks are you now? i found the most adorable unisex newborn baby gro's the other day, never thought id be too fussed on neutral stuff but they are so so cute, is it just me or is there just something so lovely about newborns in white? xxThank you 4blue2pink [emoji3] I'm 20w tomorrow or Thursday - still confused as to whether my official due date is the 18th or 19th January [emoji23] It will be smack bang in the middle of summer here so I'm just going to have a few unisex onesies and singlets ready and have my mum shop for coloured ones once bub is born.

Is anyone here in Texas? I'm sure I remember a post not long ago that there's 2 of you maybe?? Hope you're ok if so! The flooding in Houston looks terrible [emoji853]

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[Mommy2apples]

Iw4k!! Yay your sweet baby girl!! Beyond excited for you!!



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[Bluebooties]

Congratulations iwant4 !!!

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[AshFind]

Huge congrats Iwant4kids how many boys do you have?
Pbn I'm guessing girl on skull! My boys had an obvious square blunt one lol I pulled out their scans not to long ago!



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[IWant4Kids]

Thank you! I have 2 boys.

Totally freaking out after reading about NIPT blood tests being wrong...can't wait for a scan!


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[kat1234]

IWant - Congrats!! I thought blood tests were pretty accurate but you are right there's lots of errors out there saying girl when really a boy [emoji51] Anyone else have thoughts? I thought Atomic said they were pretty legit.


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[XXforhubby]

Most of the people that post this only post once and never elaborate on why/how this happened. Most of the time, it was done too early before they figured out the "sweet spot" of testing to get the most accurate results. Even in the case of twins/vanishing twins it's still extremely accurate. I had a vanishing twin after a chemical and my results were accurate. I am very skeptical of these purported inaccurate results. Most of the time, it's lab error if you research your particular NIPT. You will know, because your results will be delayed, your OB will inform you, or you will have to repeat the blood work after having a scan. My results were delayed due to the vanishing twin, and the lab ran an extensive test to confirm their initial results. Most of the inaccurate results you read out there were before the labs instilled these quality control measures.

Trust your results! It's accurate!!


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[4blue2pink]

Pbn your not far behind me :) im 23 weeks this week, its crazy to me that january is summer for you haha im jealous it'll be absolutely freezing here :( though having said that my summer babies (not that we really have proper summers) haven't liked the heat, do you struggle with that?

[mommaxo3]

Congrats Iwant4! Girls are so much fun! I was just thinking how last night as I was braiding my 9yo's hair (so she can have waves) how much I'm going to miss when they don't ask for stuff like that but I have a loooong while before that happens since I'm baking girl #3.

Pbn that's such a great profile shot. And I thought that was a foot and was confused by the "Profile" on the picture.

4blue2pink-my first induction they were concerned by the excess amount of swelling I was having in my face and everywhere else. They never diagnosed my with pre-e (or never told me, I was very young so I'm not sure). I gained 45 lbs with her and lost 25 lbs just giving birth. And my 2nd I had the option to decline but I was 41 weeks and she was pressing on my sciatic nerve, I just couldn't stand the pain any longer or the falling everywhere. So far with this one my only issue is I'm still having morning sickness at 17 weeks. I've gained 2 lbs so far but I'm also just over the line of being over weight for my height. Does the UK have long maternity leave? I can't even imagine having maternity leave for free lol.

[AshFind]

Pbn crazy that Jan will be summer if baffles me also [emoji23] it will be dead of winter here! I'm hoping by to hit a snow/ice storm while in labor [emoji52].
Had my regular ob visit today. 20w U/s was great baby measuring 2 days ahead they weren't able to see the cervical spine so I have another U/s on the 22nd yay!


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[4blue2pink]

mommaxo3 i hope you can avoid the sciatic nerve issue this time, it is so unbelievably painful :( its good that they didnt force you into induction, it was still your decision which it should always be :) im sorry your still sick, mine finally wore off around 16 weeks this time its rough!!

im really looking forward to being able to do that with my girls when their hair is long enough :heart:

right ive looked up maternity leave in the UK for you! im a stay at home mum so it doesnt apply to me but from the official government websites this is what i have found:

You have a right to take up to a year of maternity leave.
It doesn’t matter how long you’ve worked for your employer, how much you’re paid or how many hours a week you work. Your maternity leave will last for a year unless you tell your employer you want to return earlier. It can’t last longer than a year.
You build up holiday as normal while you’re on maternity leave. If you can’t take your holiday because you’re on maternity leave, your employer should let you carry over up to 5.6 weeks of unused days (28 days if you work 5 days a week) into your next holiday year. You can take holiday immediately before or after your maternity leave if you want to spend more time away from work.

You can start your maternity leave any day from 11 weeks before your due date. Your maternity leave will start earlier than the date you pick if your baby comes early, or you’re off work with an illness related to your pregnancy in the 4 weeks before the week of your due date.

Statutory Maternity Pay is paid for up to 39 weeks. You get:
90% of your average weekly earnings (before tax) for the first 6 weeks
then £140.98 or 90% of your average weekly earnings (whichever is lower) for the next 33 weeks, it is paid in the same way as your wages (for example monthly or weekly). Tax and National Insurance will be deducted.

[4blue2pink]

**just to add now i think about it everyone i know who works and takes maternity leave takes a year or very close to a year off work

best example i can think of off the top of my head is 2 teachers from my kids school, one had her baby in august 2016 and is returning to school this september (2017) for the start of the new school year. and my sons teacher went off in january to have her baby and we got a letter saying they were getting a new teacher because she was on 12 months maternity leave

[mommaxo3]

That's fantastic. I should have moved before getting pregnant haha. I get 6 weeks for a vaginal delivery and 8 for a c-section but I'll most likely have a vaginal delivery and I can't submit the claim until the baby is a week old so any time I take before that is unpaid unless I have vacation saved and like I said I pay for this "service." And we only get 8 days a year for vacation/sick time. I have 6 days left and won't get more until over a month after the baby comes and our vacation doesn't roll over from year to year. I'm very undecided if I'm coming back and I'm undecided if I'm going to work until I go into labor (this is what most do at my job) or if I'm going to work until Feb 1st (I'm due on the 5th). I can't believe the US is so underdeveloped in this area.

[Bluebooties]

That's fantastic. I should have moved before getting pregnant haha. I get 6 weeks for a vaginal delivery and 8 for a c-section but I'll most likely have a vaginal delivery and I can't submit the claim until the baby is a week old so any time I take before that is unpaid unless I have vacation saved and like I said I pay for this "service." And we only get 8 days a year for vacation/sick time. I have 6 days left and won't get more until over a month after the baby comes and our vacation doesn't roll over from year to year. I'm very undecided if I'm coming back and I'm undecided if I'm going to work until I go into labor (this is what most do at my job) or if I'm going to work until Feb 1st (I'm due on the 5th). I can't believe the US is so underdeveloped in this area.Same with me mammaxo3. I will work till the last day and take only 3 weeks off which i swapped with my very helpful and caring colleagues. I am hoping my OB will oblige and agree to an induction so i dont miss aby of my off days. I am trying to save the 4 weeks i get of paid leaves per year as we already had tickets for out of state trip ( baby was surprise bfp). Haven't seen family (grandparents in 6 yrs so really don't want to wait till next yr)

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[Skyblue]

Hello Ladies,
Please accept my apologies for being away for so long. We had a lot going on. I am working hard and cooking meals that will help my blood sugar stay in control and still testing 4 times a day. Dh had a minor surgery and was in a lot of pain and at home for 2 weeks so a lot of work there and dd starting school. It was really crazy.
I kept thinking about you all. Tried my best to read as much as I could. Took me two days. [emoji51]
I am doing ok. Have my anatomy scan on 14th. I am not going to find out the gender but won't look away too [emoji12]
I still didn't ask dh about what the tech said since it's not 100% anyway.
I may give in if he asks again this time. Needless to say that you all will be the first to know.



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[Mommy2apples]

Missed you sky!


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[Skyblue]

Pbn - Such a cute baby and how thoughtful was the tech. So glad all is ok.
Ash - You look beautiful in the picture and have the cutest bump. Loved the u/s pic of the baby and sooo thrilled for the reassurance that it's your baby girl.
Lolla - You look great for 16 weeks. Love the cute bump. When is your anatomy scan?
Iwant4kids- Soooooo happy for you. Congratulations on your girl. [emoji323][emoji323][emoji323][emoji175][emoji175][emoji175][emoji322][emoji322][emoji322].
Max - How are you doing my friend. I read about the bed rest. Sorry about that but so glad that the baby is doing good. And you look stunning. I can starve myself and just breathe air and still won't look like you in a million years.[emoji4] How are the girls doing?
Shann - How are you all feeling? Hope the boys and you are doing better now.
Xxforhubby- How many weeks now? I m so excited.
Bluebooties- How many days until the scan now? How have you been?
Mommy2apples- I missed you all too hon. How are you? I hear it will be test time soon. 🤞🤞🤞🤞
LMSM - 10 weeks yay. Saw the bub in the u/s. ❤️❤️❤️ How are you feeling? Is ms any better?
4b1p - How are you dear? How many weeks are you? Sorry about my poor
Memory.
4b2p- Did you find out the gender? I m sorry I missed out on a lot.
Kat - No I didn't stop coming because dh told me the gender. [emoji12]This wonderful group would be the first to know if I did. We are going pretty strong and not talking about it. How are you? When is the anatomy scan?
Laurel - How are you n how is the shopping going?
I m sorry if I missed anyone. I tried my best not to though.
I missed you all so much. Promise to check in whenever I can.


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[Mommy2apples]

Sky test time Thursday, but who knows the outcomes as no symptoms whatsoever. 🤷🏼*♀️


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[Skyblue]

I will be patiently waiting until Thursday. Bfp happens when we expect the least. 🤞🤞



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[Mommy2apples]

Thanks Sky!


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[XXforhubby]

Good to hear from you Sky. Sorry things have been crazy- hopefully things will settle for you now! Don't worry about finding out. You know yourself best and if waiting is best for you, then so be it! I could never do that, but then again I'm the epitome of the old saying, "Curiosity killed the cat", haha!

I'm almost 36 weeks! I had been getting practice contractions but they have stopped. This means when they start again, it will be the real deal [emoji51][emoji4]! I'm thinking 37-39 weeks. I have no idea why I feel this way other than that has been what came to me when I found out I was pregnant. We will see!


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[Skyblue]

Oh my xxforhubby. So close now. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Can't wait to see your baby girl. I am sure a lot of people are waiting for the same. How about a latest bump pic. I m sooooo excited. [emoji51][emoji51][emoji51][emoji51][emoji175][emoji175][emoji175]


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[XXforhubby]

Here is my pic taken at 35w1d:

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[XXforhubby]

I'm getting super excited! I can't wait to meet her and care for her [emoji4]! I have a love/hate relationship with the newborn stage, but I adore how snuggly they are!


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[Mommy2apples]

So cute xx!! So excited for you!!


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[Skyblue]

How cute. You haven't gained weight anywhere else except the cutest bump. I am so jealous of that. [emoji12][emoji12][emoji12][emoji12] You look soooo pretty.


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[Skyblue]

Pbn - Where is your bump pic? I need to see you. [emoji12]



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[Skyblue]

I know. I love newborns. Awww they smell sooooo good. [emoji4][emoji4]


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[AshFind]

Wow 4b2p that's amazing!
Missed you sky! Can't wait for that scan I sure hope dh asks [emoji12]
Xx so cute!




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[kat1234]

Yay Sky - so good to hear from you! Scan is the 20th. I'm amazed DH has kept it a secret!!


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[Bluebooties]

Sky i am doing good other than a bit of bronchitis. Finally getting the starts of a bump so things feel more "real" now.
Scan is on the 22nd sky. I am 18 weeks 4 days today

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[XXforhubby]

Awe, thank you Sky! I can guarantee you I have gained weight in my thighs! I'm so worried about getting my abs back [emoji51][emoji51]. I've carried higher than ever before, and I hope I can manage it for a 4th time! My pelvic floor is in fantastic shape- hope it stays that way- at least it is for now! I haven't lost the ability to contract my transverse abdominal abs, which I can still contract even late in the third tri. I hope that counts for something! I'm looking forward to breastfeeding and exercising again! I miss my workouts!


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[maximbella]

Hi ladies! Just got caught up! DH surprised me and the girls with a little getaway before school starts. Bedrest is getting me so antsy and he was sweet to take us away so at least we can be outside together before school starts next week. We are back in the city and I do not miss this his hustle. We agreed last night that as long as all looks good on the scan on the 14th, we are going to move out of NYC and into the suburbs where DH can still commute. Exciting to look for a new house!

Sky, we missed you!! Glad that you are back! Hope you're feeling good!

Iwant4, congrats!! Awesome news! I'm sure you're over the moon! [emoji175] Thrilled for you!

Pbn, love the pics!!! You're amazing to be able to stay team green for so long (all you ladies really!). I want to see a belly shot also!

Xx, you look awesome!! Cannot believe you're so close!

Mommy, stalking for Thursday! 🤞🤞🤞


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[Mommy2apples]

Thanks max!! Eek yay dh took you all for a relaxing getaway!! It'll be exciting to search for a house too!!


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[AshFind]

Max that's exciting new houses are always fun!


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[Pbn3]

4blue2pink and Ash that's crazy to think about cold weather in January [emoji23] it gets hot and humid where I am so air conditioning is a must on the worser days. I'd rather be hot than cold though. Its odd to hear of snowstorms and the like as the only way I see snow is in pictures or on tv [emoji23] We are in our last days of winter now and this has been by far the mildest winter so far [emoji50]

Sky so wonderful to see you back [emoji3][emoji173]

Its exciting to see so many scans coming up ladies!!!!

Maxim how exciting finding a new house! I could never live in a large city myself but my sisters and brother are scattered in three different capital cities in Australia.

Here's a bump shot taken just now! I'll be back after school drop off [emoji9]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170829/0444773088346c392680a9d8d6e03ed2.jpg

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[Mommy2apples]

So cute pbn!!


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[AshFind]

Love the bump ❤️


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[LMSM]

I keep getting notifications at work about Harvey and its’ aftermath – hope all of you are safe, as well as your loved ones that may be in the area!

PBN – very cute bump, no mistaking that :awe: am sure bub is kicking up a storm :D
I grew up in Europe, so have been in both types of climates – and admittedly, I have acclimatised so much so that I get cold at temperatures that I would never have 10 years ago haha having said that, I miss my cold Xmases, snuggled up and cosy at home , watching the snow fall…not so fun when you have to go to work in the slushy snow though haha
We don’t have aircon in the house yet – needless to say I told hubby it was not negotiable, so we got a guy to get us quotes which I am waiting on – no way am I doing another stinky hot and humid summer with no aircon, heavily pregnant and with two littlies….if I have to sell half of my house to fund the aircon, so be it :rofl:
What’s a quick way to get loads of cash these days? Selling panties online or something?? :rofl:

XXfor hubby- just love bumps, and yours is super cute :awe: you’ll be able to count down days now that you are W-4weeks :D
Agree, to me the newborn stage is a bit of a love/hate thing too– so exhausting but definitely a period that flies by and that we then all miss so dearly! Love when they can cradle so easily in your neck and you can breathe them all in :awe:

Max – so exciting about the move – best of both worlds, really! :D and yay for the getaway, how very thoughtful of your hubby! ^^

Sky – woohoo – so happy to read you – sounds like you indeed had a few hectic weeks ^^ is hubby ok now? What grade is your daughter in, is school going ok for her? Are you back at work then?
No fun with having to keep track of your BS levels – I must have missed the GD part :(

Iwant4 – worry not, you did the Generation, right? These tests are very accurate now these days – not like even just 4-5 years ago – you can be pretty confident this is your girl cooking in there!
Understand you won’t truly believe it until you see the potty shot on the scan, but I think you can start planning around having a daughter of your own soon! ^^

4B2P – I had a different middie at hospital last times, but this times am trying to get into the MGP program so I can have the same midwife throughout – that continuity of care is the best model in my view, and has the best outcomes so fingers crossed so hard I get a spot :D

Hi to everybody else I may have missed!

I’m catching up with an old colleague at lunch – but we’re not meeting until 1pm,and am already starving (it’s barely 11am) – and I fantasize about what I could order – how bad am I?? lol

[Mommy2apples]

Order something yummy lmsm and enjoy!!


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[LMSM]

Order something yummy lmsm and enjoy!!


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Mommy only one more sleep ( well, for me) – before you test – so sending tons of vibes your way! :D

[Mommy2apples]

Thanks lmsm.


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[momoffourboyz]

Congrats I want 4 on your healthy baby girl!☺

[4blue2pink]

mamato3 and bluebooties that is shocking :( i honestly had no idea it was like that over there, and the holidays too! here everyone who works full time gets 6 weeks paid holiday per year as standard, it sounds like your being punished for having babies :(

mamato3 does that mean that for the first week of your baby's life you are on unpaid leave? why on earth wont they let you make the claim earlier than that? surely they realise that no one will be able to return to work for that week!! and only 8 weeks for a c-section is cutting it fine when over here they say 12 weeks to be fully healed from one :-/ does all this vary state by state?

[4blue2pink]

sky it good to see you back :) no i havent found out the gender im 100% team green, i have had no scans so no temptation or revealing shots haha

max that is so exciting about your move :) i couldnt cope living in a big city especially with children and i imagine NYC is on another level to anything we have here in the UK!! funnily enough we are moving in a couple of weeks to a much more rural location on the edge of a small village which will be lovely, the garden backs onto fields which is so nice, no more being over looked from all angles :D

pbn i cant imagine hot weather at christmas haha! though it would be pretty cool to be able to have xmas dinner outside :)

[momoffourboyz]

Mommy- hoping you get a positive test!
Pbn- very cute bump!
Xx- I hope you post a picture of your baby girl in one of her adorable outfits when you have her. Your bump is cute as well!
Max- hope all is going well for you. I hope to hear an update after your next appointment. How exciting that you are going to move!
4b2p- where I am at we have no midwives just obs. I have never been offered the option to do a water birth although it sounds like it would be nice to try. Every delivery they have forced me to sit in bed except for the last one with my daughter I refused and told them no. They were upset they called my doctor in and I told him i didn't want to and he told the nurses that I could labor how I wanted to. So I labored standing then squating and then had to go on the bed on hands and knees so my daughter wouldn't hit the hard floor. But the pain was much more bearable this way. Medication free and with my son's it was much worse because of having to remain stationary in a bed even though I had no medication they still made me stay there to monitor me. This time I am planning on the same walking around until I am almost completely dialated then hands and knees for delivery. It is SO much easier and helps baby to turn properly.
Ash- cute dresser, cant wait to see the nursery all decorated and ready to go.
Mommaxo- congrats on your baby girl!

[momoffourboyz]

Lola and mommy- I like those middle names to go with Evan. Now I just have to figure out which one sounds the best.
Lola- hope all is going well for you. Those were some cute girl outfits by the way!☺

[Pbn3]

4blue2pink we normally do an xmas lunch and its hot and sticky and yucky when outside not to mention the flies [emoji21] nighttime would be just as bad outside with all the flying bugs [emoji23] I much prefer xmas lunch indoors in air con unless there's a pool to jump in [emoji6]

Momoffourboyz I cant believe you were forced to bed sit!!! So glad your doc told them its to be however you darn well please! When I was going thru labour with ds1 they had me on a birth ball, on my knees with holding onto the raised bed with my hands, on a birthing stool they were fantastic! I ended up having an emergency c-section but my midwives were great!

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[Pbn3]

Time for a new thread [emoji16]

Part 8: Due December 2017, Jan, Feb and March 2018 (http://www.genderdreaming.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60585)

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[Mommy2apples]

Thanks momoffourboyz!



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[AshFind]

Oh no mommy! I hope it's good spotting and not af spotting


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[AshFind]

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