Due dec'14-jan/feb'15 part 2

Robin- people are freaking ridiculous. I can't tell you how many people comment on me- mostly just how small I am which now is fine now but in the beginning made me feel like I just didn't look pregnant and looked pudgy instead or that my baby wasn't healthy because I was "so small". I'm not sure why everyone has to have an opinion especially when it's that your "big"- nobody wants to hear that and I'm sure you're not at all and shoot even if you are it's because you have a big healthy baby in there!

I've had the big comments too and just as many tell me that I'm small I say ignore them all Once you know that your baby is healthy that's the main thing Some people have no clue that they're actually being rude Take no notice And from your pic you are actually tiny anyway!!


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Hey ladies...even though im no longer in your group i wanted yo send my love and luck as your due months draw near.

This winter will be a tough time for me as i had a due date in both januray and February and im still not pregnant again...sigh. life goes on huh??

Happy holidays to everyone as well!!

Awe Rosie- thank you. We will be thinking of you. Thanks for reminding me just how lucky I am. I know you'll pull through and hopefully with a beautiful baby in the new year!

I can vouch how small you are Robin!! I got soo many comments with my LO like are you having twins, you must have days to go (I had months) that I learnt to ignore them!! But yeah it still bugs you right?
Hugs Rosie, how are you doing? X

Hey Rosie Hope all is well with you We miss you around here As Lala said hopefully you'll have a beautiful new baby next year and I hope you and your dh and your three gorgeous boys enjoy the holidays xx


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Thanks for checking in Rosie :-) 2015 will definitely be your year!

I just try and take any size comments with a grain of salt. Most people are just trying to make conversation and don't always think before they speak. Plus, unless you're in the middle of it, it's hard to remember what XX weeks looks like, not to mention, everyone is different! People are always telling me how small I am, but I have a super long torso, so there'e just a lot of room before needing to go outwards, lol. I always carried small with Lyra, but she was born at 37 weeks and was 7.7lbs, so not small! I know I'm going to get anxious if this little guy goes much past that, but am trying not to count on it.

Disney was fun! It was actually Disneyworld, not land :-) since we're in FL, and was stressful at times, but so glad we did it. Hubby almost lost it a few times with all the crowds, but ended up having a good time in the end. We likely won't be doing another trip like that for a long time though, so I'm planning on making Lyra a cute album of all the pics so she can remember it! And man was it expensive!! But again, glad we did it :-)

Oh that's right you are in Florida- for some reason I forgot. Hubby and I were talking about a Disneyworld trip since we've only ever been to Disneyland. I just love Disneyland!

Sounds awesome crazy cat Cool trip to look back on xx

Wow crazycatcouple So jealous here!! I would love a trip like that! Glad ye had a great time


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Just got a huge box of old pink newborn clothes from my friend So exciting now!!!! That colour will look all out of place on my washing line ha!


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I am super hoping someone will donate to me too Daisy! Its good for the environment and especially seeing for most of us its our LO! Awwwhhhb post a PIC with it all drying! Xxx

I sure will!! I gave away all my boys newborn clothes to a friend of mine and it's so great to see them being used by someone else I'll send all these little pink outfits over to you Kitkat when they're too small for our little girl ha!! And after many weeks of trying to decide on a name we've finally settled on the name Tess And it wasn't even on my list of names but I actually love it Anyone else decided on a definite name?


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Its a great name daisy.

We also have the name(s) settled.

Who wants to know can send me a PM.

Hi ladies. Just wishing everyone a happy thanksgiving! I hope everyone eats well and doesn't feel too bloated- haha.

LOVE the name Tess so pretty and sweet, we are calling our little lady Hazel both my hubby and I love it and its so nice for the boys to bond with her this early! Happy thanksgiving to you all! X

Hazel is a gorgeous name Kitkat x
Hope all you American ladies had a great thanksgiving! What a great excuse to eat loads of food!!


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Love Tess as well. Kitkat- my close friend just named their daughter hazel. It's beautiful I think. 😊
We are naming her Adalynn. I can't wait to meet her.

Gorgeous Robin! Love Adalynn very pretty too! I know I am only 21 weeks but impatient to meet this little lady too X

I know what you mean. I'm only 27 weeks. I have so long left. Very envious of all you ladies who get to meet your little ones soon.

My csection is officially scheduled for 12/12 at 730am. Baby boy is still breech and doesn't want to turn. He has been this way forever, so don't think that's gonna happen.

What a bummer momto4. Did they try turning him?

Robin that's such a beautiful name I've never heard of it before It's really lovely x
Momto4 you get to meet your little so soon How cool! How stubborn is he that he won't move for you Boys ha!!!


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Thanks daisy moo. We actually haven't told many people bc I hate the thought of someone stealing it! Lol.
Mom to 4 - sorry baby is breech but it's looking lovely you get to meet him soon and know exactly what day to prepare for! That's Sooo close. You must be so excited.

I'm the same Robin I haven't told anyone our name They all know it's a girl so keeping the name to ourselves My mom and stepdad still don't know the sex of the baby so fingers crossed we can continue to keep it secret from them for the last 7 weeks!! They're hiding from all my friends! They refuse to find out until the baby is born


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Today is the official start of the third trimester for me, and I have to say, I can tell, lol. The second trimester was a breeze this time, but I am now feeling all the lovely aches and pains of the third trimester coming on strong! The heartburn/re-flux is really getting to me, plus the back aches, and my poor poor ribs :-) Fun times! How's everyone else doing?

Well I'm only 17 days out from my due date so needless to say there are lots of aches and pains. Lol. I had heartburn with my daughter but NOTHING like with this guy and holy cow he gets me good in the ribs- never experienced that with Diella either. I have a ton of groin pain on my left side and overall can just tell I'll be giving birth soon. Fingers crossed it's fairly soon- hate to rush things and not enjoy this time but I'm just kind of ready to be done for now- haha.

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What a bummer momto4. Did they try turning him?

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My doctor didn't feel comfortable doing a version because of placenta placement, being a footling breech, and low fluid. He is also measuring pretty big. It's a bummer, and I am nervous, but I want what is safest for him.

9 days left!

Wow momto4 9 days is soooo close! So excited for you! And Lala u aren't far behind either! Time will certainly start flying once all these beautiful bubs are born!
Crazycat sorry to hear ur third trimester isn't off to a good start. I've been lucky in this third trimester to not get heartburn, but my poor old hips are copping a hard time. I did some Christmas shopping today and after a couple hours of continuous standing I got home and sat down only to get up again and realise my hips are so painful and I can barely walk. So frustrating with two little ones to chase around. I have 40 days to go now, and it's just crazy exciting to be starting a countdown! Xo

Oh wow momto4 and Lala your little babies are nearly here Wahooooo!!!! What lovely Christmas pressies!! Crazycatcouple hope the next few weeks get easier for you I know that feeling in your ribs I think my little one is about 6 feet long she manages to get her legs right under mine too I'll miss that in a few weeks though!! Had a check up yesterday and the midwife thought my bump was measuring too small so she sent me for a scan to measure baby and they told me that baby is about 5lbs 11oz At 34 weeks this seems huge to me!!! This little woman could be a big one I'm hoping they over estimated a little bit! But baby is 100% healthy which is the main thing thank god
Oncue mind those hips!


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Daisymoo- that's perfect size!
You guys are all so close it's wonderful!

I'm going through old body envy myself. I am more than excited to have our baby girl don't get me wrong.. but I just feel like I'm packing on the weight in weird places like my legs and arms!. I also have very little control in sweets. I just feel like it's going to take me forever to lose weight and I worked very hard to lose it over the years up to baby. I was hoping not to feel.this way bc its my last pregnancy and i just want to enjou it

This is sounding bad I know. I promise you I don't normally complain, but it's just been bothering me now for the past week or so. I've started working out a bit again but nothing crazy.
Probably shouldn't have looked at old photos either. 😞

Robin- I'm having a harder time with body image this time around too- don't feel bad. I'm getting stretch marks around my belly button this time around which I wasn't expecting since I was free of them last time and I just feel HUGE- I'm nearly certain I am bigger this time. I too am trying to enjoy it but sometimes it's hard feeling like your body isn't yours anymore.

Sidenote- I thought there was a pretty good possibility I was going into labor last night. No go though:/ Soon!

Wow that's exciting!! Have you had the mucus plug thing yet?

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How exciting! FX real labor is soon for you!

Robin- no mucous plug- I have my eye out for it though. I was super crampy and having back to back contractions and just felt off- thinking I was just dehydrated and exhausted though because after some water and sleep I seem to be better- still feel a bit off but that could just be my body getting ready in general.

Wow, so many are so close now!! The body image issue is normal I think. It's tough :-( I know I just don't care that much right now, but I feel like I'm going to be regretting that soon!! I eat so many sweets and just whatever sounds good. My appetite is huge with this one! But hopefully the worry about weight gain will be replaced by awe of our babies soon!

And I love all the super sweet names :-) Keep us posted ladies - can't wait for more baby pics!!

Here's my latest belly pic: Only 8 more weeks until when I delivered Lyra, so maybe that short. Of course maybe longer too!

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Awwwe crazy cat you look great! Bump is so tiny. 😊

I just did some diy decor for her room. I'm going for a vintage shabby chic look.

Crazycat - I just realized we share the same due date! I think I am quite a bit bigger than you, though, and cannot imagine getting much bigger. I have also been very sore these days which drives me crazy because there is so much to do before Christmas!


Very excited for those of you who are close! Can't wait to see brand new baby pics!

So exciting everyone! I'm due Saturday, and have had several false alarms. I'm sincerely hoping she makes her appearance Saturday. I know my midwife will be able to make it here without dealing with traffic, my mother will be in town to help with the boys, and her birthdate would be 12/13/14... how cool is that?!

Oh, and we've picked a name. I cannot believe it! DH and I always argue until the kid is half a day old, but this time we found something we BOTH like... Laia! It's unusual (a MUST for me!) as in, not even in the top 1000 baby names in the US, traditional for DH (his family has Catalonian roots, and this is a traditional name from Catalan,) and it's even one letter off from Leia (the only princess I've ever idolized!) I also have this weird thing about wanting everyone in the family to have a separate first initial, and we don't have an "L," so it's really perfect for us. No middle name yet, but that's something we can work on later :)

Any tips for kickstarting labor if I'm not starting by Friday afternoon? I'm thinking about trying "curb walking," and I've already started Evening Primrose Oil. I WOULD have sex... if I wasn't having so much pelvic pain!