Part 8: Due December 2017, Jan, Feb and March 2018

Ugh so expensive mommy lol and I don't want to move him or make him feel like I'm taking over his room before he is moved so I will wait! And the money we do have in savings is staying since we don't always have the healthiest of babies it's a lot with dh off work and driving back and forth to the hospital and school when they're 1hr apart. Just hoping this little girl is comfortable and stays inside and warm for at least 15 more weeks


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Lmsm! So exciting hearing the heartbeat!

Lola: so many prayers for you sweetie!

Ash: I wouldn't want to do that either, make him feel pushed to the side! Hopefully you all could come by a bunk bed frame on Facebook, then just buy some mattresses?
Hopefully she just stays put for you, but you all will be more than ready and adapt nicely once she's here!


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Ash-praying your little girlie stays nice & cozy for awhile!!! [emoji175]

Thanks ladies as much as I CANT wait to meet her [emoji177] I want to throughly enjoy my last pregnancy fat swollen and all [emoji23]
Lmsm hearing the hb at home is so fun! Just being able to listen whenever you want is the best!


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This is the only one that worked for me Bluedreaming and sounds like what lmsm is also describing. My ds liked being able to hold onto the handles. I got mine from Big Whttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...3661d302b2.jpg

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we have this exact seat :D its great!!

Shann-I feel your pain. My family is mostly girls and I have 2 so when I got pregnant EVERYONE said "I hope its a boy," it's a girl. I feel like the girls don't get as much attention because there's only 2 boys and 5 girls and this one makes 6 for the kids. My sister is also the only one who has a girl and a boy. She got the golden pen!s. It really makes me made because my nephew is a little jerk and cries all the time (he's almost 10). The girls are so easy. My niece is in all advanced classes but no one bats an eye to that but me.

Lola-facebook does spy. I get ads for stuff I googled at work all the time. Stay safe!

Pbn-FB would definitely be easier for me to keep up. You girls are busy in here some days lol. And no labor is the easy way out. Each way has it's own issues. I've never had a csection and hope to never have one because I hate not being able to do anything for myself but in the end its always what's best for baby.

Mommy2apples-I get the facebook thing being annoying when TTC. It seemed like every other week one of my friends were getting pregnant or having a baby.

Ash-I'm chubby and have only gained 2 pounds so far but my belly is so big already.

LMSM- Your hubby sounds wonderful!

Exactly how I feel momma. I just don't want to know until I am with a healthy baby.


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Gahhh now ds2 is better and back to school and ds1 started vomiting [emoji30] why do kids have so many germs lol


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Aww ash [emoji17]prayers everyone else starts feeling better soon.


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Thanks mommy. I have a craft show this weekend [emoji20]I sure hope it's went through everyone by then.


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Me too sweetie! That's terrible!! Sickness is unfair it comes at the most inconvenient time!


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Well just lovely...got a tornado warning alert on my phone saying to take shelter until 1:30...it's 1:07 now. Sitting in the bathroom with the boys hoping this is nothing & not headed our way. I don't do storms well! Power is still on=silver lining!

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Super cute Iwant4kids I haven't bought anything for a while now trying to save up for bunks which is a killer because of the ones dh is set on [emoji849]. I was telling him yesterday we don't have that long! I want everything done before thanksgiving so I can relax and Christmas shop and enjoy the holiday and that time limit is only 10 weeks away [emoji33] not happening I don't think!


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Oh Lola so many prayers.


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Lolla - That sounds scary. Stay safe my friend. So many prayers for you. Keep us posted. Hope the power stays on. Deep breaths. Don't stress a lot. Hugs.


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Ash - Hope ds1 feels better soon. I know it's so hard when kids get sick one after the other. It's like the sickness runs it's course on everyone. I m going to avoid preschool until 4 yrs this time. Dd hardly went to school between 3-4. We paid for the private school for no reason. 4-5 was amazing though.


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So scary Lola! I just got an alert on my phone for your town (I'm not stalking I just turned all Irma related alerts on I have a cousin in Orlando) hope you don't go under [emoji853]
Sky we're going with this one since they're both still young and it's not so high. If one falls off it won't be a big one. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...c58f562818.png


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Looks beautiful Ash. Hope it's not too dumb to ask. Does the bottom
One has enough space for the baby to sit up? I really like it.


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Ash ... hope the illness gets done with. Stomach bugs are never fun.
Our bunks should be on there way. Were supposed to take 3 weeks so any day now. Can't wait to redo the girls room. I hear you on the expensive part. But we r hoping it will last us a while, right now for the eldest 2 and in a few years for the youngest 2.

Lola .. stay safe dear, lots of prayers coming ur way


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I think we're in the clear at the moment tornado wise. Apparently there were several spotted in various locations, one not too far from here. Ash-how is your cousin in Orlando???

Sky no it has wheels on it so you pull it out for bed time. It's bigger than a regular trundle and shorter than a traditional bunk.
Lola she seems fine she has no power and there are quite a few trees down but she had everything boarded up and food cooked a freezers cleaned out. I think she's mostly worried about her husband who works for the city


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Thanks blue I'm trying to look at it as a blessing we've gotten it this soon. We usually only get it once a year and since we will all be getting flu shots hopefully this will mean we will all be somewhat healthy when baby arrives


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Pbn- I would love to join the fb group thanks. Please send me the details and I will join.
Blood work came back normal for liver function...so frustrating but doc isn't happy and is sending me fir more tests and an emergency ultrasound to see exactly where baby is sitting (hopefully no where near my gallbladder)

Kat - congratulations on your girl. I'm sure she will be gorgeous and bring you much joy. I love your attitude towards your disappointment. It's hard but your absolutely right god chooses for us and knows best. Xx

Lola- happy belated birthday!!🎉🎉🎉
I hope you had an amazing day and were spoilt rotten by your gorgeous family?
I hope the hurricane/tornado scare is over for you now? Xxx

Ash- I hope your feeling better now?

Sorry I've been so crap with updating regularly...you lovely ladies are always in my mind xxx

Has anyone had a c section in a previous pregnancy? If so how did you find the pain and recovery time?

I'm 28 weeks and seriously onsidering having one. my main reason is so the birth can be planned and hubby can be present and arranging childcare would be easier than a spontaneous delivery which never usually lasts long with me. If I do go for vaginal it's highly likely hubby won't be there as he will be home with the kids as him mum flys home the month before.
The only problem is I've never had to have one before due to medical reasons. The twins were delivered naturally in the end and I'm concerned it maybe A step too far if I don't really need one plus I've heard so many mixed reviews for example. You can't lift anything for three months after, I won't be able to move for the first week at all and someone will have to pass me the baby, breast feeding is excruciating after a c section!!! So confused. Also the other issue is I've never even had a baby past 37 weeks, they have all been early and I know it's planned for 38 weeks so may not even be an option.

What are your thoughts ladies? Any advice or previous experience you lovely ladies could give would be great xx

Cant u have a planned vaginal birth mum of four ?
I am planning on asking my OB for an elective induction on my upcoming visit for same reasons plus most importantly the need for time off work. I am trying not to go into maternity leave.

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Cant u have a planned vaginal birth mum of four ?
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Not as such not without having an induction which they wouldn't do unless I was late.
Would just be spontaneous vaginal delivery, elective c section, home birth or induction if baby decided to be lazy 😜

Mofm if your in the us a lot of places now won't schedule until 39 weeks unless medically needed. I'd say a planned induction may be better but if you have spontaneous before 37 they're unlikely to schedule that either.
Afm hubby is down the man flu has officially hit the house [emoji23]. I'm sure I won't be laughing about this in a few days! Maybe it'll go through us quicker than I expected


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Mum of four - I've had 2 csections and they were not bad. I disagree with lifting, hurting with breast feeding, etc. BUT, I would not have one unless medically necessary especially if you have good/easy vag births!! I have a friend that opted for a csection after a very difficult vag birth but it was only because another vag birth might have caused problems pooping for life [emoji85] That makes me so sad for you to think hubby might not be there, but I really can't recommend a csection over vag again unless you have bad vag experience. Could a sitter not keep kiddos?? Or let them be present during the birth [emoji15]I would seriously consider that if it meant DH be there.


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Hi ladies had a quick read but have to run! Will respond tonight xxoo Got to get kids ready and I work today :)

MOFM and mommaxo3 I will pm you my fb profile and you also 4blue2pink just in case you're interested :) Send me a friend request so I can add you to the group then I'll remove you from my friends list :)

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Ash- I'm in the uk and options are somewhat limited in regards to induction.

Kat -thank you for all the info..I did initially think home birth but that meant potentially the kids being part of it until the childcare provider was able to pick them up.
Friends and family are somewhat unreliable as they just seem to operate on completely different timescale to me e.g. Be there in 20 mins...2hours later...where are you?!!!😂

Pbn will send it now x

I am so hoping my OB will agree to induction at 39 weeks. Then i will just need to find a sitter and we should be good.

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Blue hope to works out for you. My ob scheduled an induction at 39 weeks because my dh has an unpredictable schedule. Surely they'd understand your situation


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Mum of four monkey. I had four and as long as I kept up on my pain meds and was up walking around, pain 1- none. Wasn't bad at all. Actually my two youngest I only stayed the day I had them
And then was able to go home the next day. Kolton I asked to
Go home, because the care was terrible, and with Braxton they let me go home early do to my dad passing the same day he was born. I think if I ever conceive my last baby I'm going to take advantage of the stay in the hospital though, lol probably not but would like to
Think so.

I don't think I'd just schedule one, but that's just my opinion. I wish I would've gotten the chance just once to give birth naturally l.


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Mommy I love love my Hospital stays! It's like a mini vacation lol that I can bond peacefully with baby!
Well another one down [emoji52] 3 in one day is pretty good I'd rather it pass fast than linger on and one go down every few days. Bad part he was in the tub and just had McDonald's 🤢🤢[emoji40][emoji40] now the tub is clogged! Not good for the weak stomach! [emoji15]


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O i hope it gets over with soon Ash !

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Oh ash! [emoji17]that's the worse when they clog the sink or bathtub! So many hugs to you! Male dh clean it! Your poor little guys!


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Oh Ash feel sorry for you, gastro and co is the worse – vomit makes me gag so bad, so pregnant it’s 10* worse!! Hope your little dudes get well soon (and well, the hubby too haha)

Lola –thinking of you – hope the house is spared and all you have is a lashing of rain & no flooding nearby! Scan 3 sleeps away now – bet you cannot wait!

Mommy2apples – how are you? Is it the 2ww now?? FX!!!

Max – hope all is well? Your scan is only 2 sleeps away (well for me) now!

Iwant4 – all I feel at this stage is light flutter at times, can’t wait for real kicks!

I can see you are discussing delivery, labour etc – I’ve been fortunate to have natural vaginal deliveries, but them being very fast, some people feel I got the “easy way out” (little do they know about the painful BH and prodormal labour thoughout the whole pregnancy nor the feeling of almost “missing out” on labour because it goes so fast – you still run a ‘marathon’, your body just does it much much faster so it knocks you out the same, as there is no gradual build-up!) – you can never win.
At the end of the day, as long as we get these babies out safely, who is to judge how? We are all super mammas, regardless of how, when, how slow or fast <3

M is telling everyoooone mummy has a baby in the tummy, lifting my shirt – slightly embarrassing in front of strangers haha but I guess it shows how excited she is, bless her :awe:
The littlest miss just tucks towels under her shirt and says “towel in my tummy Mummy, look!” lol
12 weeks tomorrow – guess I will have to post a bump pic soon haha it certainly pops out like mad from midday onwards (lunch helps lol) but after dinner, man I have the tummy I had at 20+ weeks last time :rofl:

Lmsm. Doing okay this is supposedly fertile week. Go to the dr Thursday for a papsmear and can finally talk to her about my cycles.

So exciting you are feeling flutters!! Nothing beats the movement! I hope you are in better spirits!!

Your girls are too cute!!




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Ash-so glad your cousin is ok! Poor FL!! Hope her husband is ok!
We kept power the whole time...watched zootopia, made cookies lol, but we had several tornado warning alerts on phone & tv to take shelter & those were scary!! Still raining, but flooding seems to be receding. Not bad in my neighborhood, but really bad in other areas!
Mumoffourmonkeys-thanks for the bday wishes! It was great! I have had 2 planned c-sections & recovered quickly. First baby was breech, placenta previa with 2nd. Just as Mommy said, it's not bad if you stay on top of pain meds & start walking as soon as they allow! I didn't feel a thing during the actual procedure...just a lot of pressure & tugging. When they said "ok it's going to be a lot of pressure right now," then I knew I was about to see baby, so it was exciting!! Both times, I met my babies pretty early on in the procedure & the longest part seemed to be sewing me back up haha. I was too busy swooning over my baby with DH to pay attention to anything else. My OB wouldn't schedule it before 39 weeks unless medically necessary though. They prefer to let them cook as long as possible. I remember sneezing & coughing were a little rough...had to put a pillow on my abdomen. Babies are so light, I carried mine around and had no issues with breastfeeding b/c of the c-section. I don't know how it is for most, but I prepared myself for it & read all about it & had it in my head that I was going to bounce back. The first morning after was the roughest for me, but pain meds had worn off & I didn't know I needed to request more. Both times I did shake uncontrollably due to the anesthesia, but it went away. It is a major surgery, so as Kat mentioned, if you've had easy vag deliveries...I'd consider seeing if there is a way to schedule induction for DH to be there, doesn't sound like friends/family are a reliable option to watch kiddos :(
Blue-fx your OB is open to 39 weeks!
Ash-my hospital stay is never relaxing b/c it's a teaching hospital. SO many doctors, residents & students are in & out of my room asking questions, observing etc. I don't mind though b/c I was once a student there [emoji4]Gosh, hope your little guys get past this bug soon!!! Not fun!!!
LMSM-this storm has made the days fly by...I can't wait for my appt!!! I have tomorrow off due to weather & guessing we'll be back to work as usual on Wed. Getting closer to my scan! It's so cute how excited your girlies are!! Please post a bump pic!!!

Ha mommy dh walked in and started gagging and went to lay back in bed.
LMSM love your take on labor.
Lola how exciting your scan is so soon! Getting to see babe is so so exciting! My next scan is the 22nd.
Poor ds4 has vomited 7x in 4.5 hours [emoji22] poor thing has nothing left in him. I feel so bad


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