September 2013 babies!!

Is heavy lifting okay? I dont do much lifting cause I usually make DH do it cause my back and I'm pregnant but I asked him to bring the dresser up from the basement so I can move Ezra's clothes Into it so I can put baby clothes in the cap hangs table dresser... Anyways that was three weeks ago and nothing I've brought all the drawers up and today I brought it from the basement to the main floor but I need to bring it up one more floor I'm guessing it's between 30-50 pounds and I don't lift it I push/pull it up I'm going to take a break before I bring it up the next set... But in reality I am alway carrying ezra and he's 35 pounds

I honestly think that it's ok. As long as you don't feel like something is wrong or getting contractions already I guess it's ok. I am carrying my little ones around all the time as well. It's just not realistic to completely avoid that, especially with siblings. I try to avoid it though as well, especially because of my back. Sometimes I cannot even walk anymore as it hurts really a lot. :sad:

Ok i've come up with a theory, it may be a little crazy tho but you never know.

I've been suffering with terrible headaches this pregnancy and i didnt with the boys. I used to take the pill which is full of hormones and lots of estrogen but had to stop taking it due to bad headaches. I went onto the progesterone only pill and they stopped so it turns out the estrogen was what was causing the headaches. I've had a read about hormones in pregnancy and your body makes more estrogen if your carrying a girl. I hope my crazy thoery is right :)

Thorz them cakes are great, i can just about strech to making cupcakes with DS1 :D

DLTAG, I like your theory :happy: It doesen't sound crazy at all and I am crossing my fingers for you!!

I am getting bad headaches this preg too! They're terrible they wake me up at night! Also when I had my mirena omg I had migraines everyday! The day it came out my headaches dissipated and that's a progesterone birth control

I do however agree that it could be the extra estrogen could caus it... Ever bodies body is going to react differently to different hormones

I just had the headaches in the beginning. But now that you mention it, they have totally faded and disappeared somehow. I guess every body reacts differently on different levels of hormones.
Another different symptom I have been having this time are my sore breasts. I never had that before. M/s and everything else has been just like with the boys. Except that I still have to through up brushing my teeth every morning, lol. I think that also faded during my first two pregnancies much earlier on.

Glad you dont think i'm totally crazy lol. I prob am just thinking a little too much into things but its hard not too when you want to know so bad. Only 3 more days. Cant wait till after my driving lesson on thur night and then i can really relax and concentrate on the scan :D

Yes I remember that agonizing wait! It's so nice to just know :) now time doesn't seem to be at a stand still ...

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Wanting, you have such a cute bump! I have the same blooming bath, just another colour (yellow). The boys think it's "just" a sunflower. And so soft, they love it :happy:
What is that in the picture beneath the blooming bath?

I'm trying to get some pictures uploaded as well... have to make some first, lol :wink:

I also remember that waiting time very very well.. well it was not that long ago, lol. I was counting hours and even minutes in the end, lol. Hope it goes by quickly for you!! And I hope you will be getting back with good news as well :happy:

my iphone camera is not really the best...
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It doesn't let me see :(

so weird... I'll try again

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maybe one by one...
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Awww love baby bumps

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Ah, I could delete my last post finally. It really was a mess :drama:

I've been told I'm having a girl! And I suffer from headaches nearly part of every day
Another symptom I have too is really sore boobs and big didn't have this till the end with my boys

I love the little red outfits

Longing can't see your pics ;-(.

Toxoplasmosis result is good but baby still has cysts on the brain booooo scan on 7th to check them out and hopefully they may have gone! Trying not to get hopes up too much ;-s

Feel so sorry for northern cant believe amnio came back clear such uncertainty is horrible ;-(

The cysts are quite common and go away on their own a lot of the time :) I know it's stressful and telling you to take it easy means nothing cause I know how I would feel... Just try and take some time for yourself and try to relax! Can't wait for your scan!

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Longing can't see your pics ;-(.

Toxoplasmosis result is good but baby still has cysts on the brain booooo scan on 7th to check them out and hopefully they may have gone! Trying not to get hopes up too much ;-s

Feel so sorry for northern cant believe amnio came back clear such uncertainty is horrible ;-(

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Oh my goodness, so what was wrong with her baby!? Please please don't say that this termination was not completely necessary!! It was my absolute fear when I questioned whether she should do so... Oh my goodness my heart is pounding and breaking all at once!

Fish did they say the cysts have reduced at all? I feel optimistic for you that your little girl will be just fine!

I don't think she has gotten autopsy results yet but I would not have relyed on an u/s to make such an impacting decision :( I pray for her sake that there is something wrong with the baby that would call for this kind of action

Thorz I really like your cakes!! I love doing cakes also. I do cookies and cakes for my boys and my family (and an occasional close friend). This is the cake I made for DS1 birthday a couple of weeks ago. He LOVES karate and wanted a karate cake. I was at a loss as to what to do!! This isn't very creative but he loved it which is all that matters. The second cake is one I did last weekend for a friends Mom. She is very religious so we decided on a bible cake with a scripture.

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Tree haven't had a scan that checked the brain since they found the cysts next one is next Tuesday. Northerns amnio results showed no genetic issue it was anticipated they would Show a reason for Evelyn's abnormalities but it came back clear which I guess raises doubts ;-(

Mum23 I have heard this too but my consultant and specialist have not said that so I'd don't know if there are different types but bloods clear and no other issues shown so there is a possibility could be okay - dont want to get hopes up too much in case!

Northern if you are reading this i just wanted to say my heart goes out to you and your family, your little girl was so beautiful.

I'm sorry the doctors seem to have let you down again, especially after them being wrong and telling you the pregnancy was not viable in the first place. I remember all the pain you went through then when they told you the pregnancy would not progress, to now think they have been wrong again doesn't even bear thinking about.

Loosing a baby is a pain no mother should ever have to experience, i nearly lost one of my precious boys two years ago and it still haunts me. I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through.

Please know you and your family are in my thoughts x

Thorz I also had to copy your photo for my FB announcement. I thought it turned out cute... an announcement and gender announcement in one. Thorz did you post yours yet since there could be a chance it is a girl? I can't wait until your scan... I have a feeling you might hear girl!!

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Fish just wanted to say i am thinking of and following your updates hunny. So glad the test results came back ok. I have being doing loads of reading on line and it seems cysts are really common and often resolves themselves; i have my fingers crossed this is the case for your precious little lady x

Thanks hun trying not to get hopes up too much ;-s praying it'll be okay! Fx xx

Fish will you have results of your scan the same day? Here in Canada I would prob have to wait a few days :s

My heart breaks for Northern. The amnio she had wasn't to determine if there was a problem... it was to determine if the baby had a genetic issue. It would be important to know if there was a chromosomal abnormality since they want more children.

The results of her ultrasound showed a more than double increase in fluid in the ventricles in the baby's brain as well as fluid in the abdomen and heart abnormalities. All of these combined means this baby wouldn't have a good outcome. A small amount of brain swelling can be overcome but when the swelling is basically 250% what normal should be then it is almost certain the baby would have brain damage due to the swelling during development. Hopefully during the autopsy they will find the reason for these abnormalities (most likely an infection of some kind) however they may never know they reason this happened.

I think she made the best decision for herself and her family with the information that she had. I feel so bad for her that she is doubting herself however, given the amnio results and what doctors are telling her I think that is normal to a certain extent. She had two separate ultrasounds that showed the same abnormalities. I can't imagine the pain she is in and I am so thankful every day that I haven't had to be in that position.

Mrs P, very cute announcement! I can't take credit for it, I found the idea online somewhere!

Wantingpink, awesome cakes, that karate one looks HUGE could probably feed two army's of little boys! You're very talented!

This is the project I'm working on today, for my dining room.....

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I'm making 3 of them and my hip and foot still hurt a lot so it might take a while to complete this task but I'll update with my pic when they are finally done! I'm just so excited to get thing put together in this house, I only have 3 things hanging on the wall TOTAL in my entire house and we have been here for a year and a half. I'm scared to hang things because I'm a perfectionist and if they aren't perfectly centered or level it drives me nuts! I'm not good at getting things level or centered so I just haven't done it. My walls are so bare, I just have to force myself to do it.

I too had terrible headaches with my DD1! Not with DD2 our this pregnancy, but hopefully that is a good sign for you D!

Love all your cute outfits WAG! I'm so ready to have some boy clothes in my house!!

The bellies are looking lovely, mine still hasn't popped yet...I took awhile to show with my girls too and never got very big but I still thought being my 3rd I'd have a big ol belly by now! Lol... Oh well ill take it, at least I can feel him now so I know he is there! :) Here is my 19 week pic...

Hey wag specialist will do scan she'll tell us what she can then but as northerns found thou I don't know if it will be cut and dry or an answer maybe just more wait and see ;-(

Wanting I totally agree with you she made a very brave but very right choice Evelyn was very sick, what I meant was if you don't have an answer it raises questions the death of our twin makes me worry every second for the health of this baby ;-(. You question everything when they can't give a reason I didn't know they would do an autopsy hopefully that will provide an answer and some peace

Ugh posting from my phone and my pic is sideways! Sorry ill try and fix it when I get back to work since I'm obviously not having any luck atm! Lol

Your so tiny 4 griffins! Wow!

I love boy clothes! I could have used a little pinkness in my life but I. Gonna survive lol

Waiting games :( gotta love them.... I hope its good news non the less

All these cute bellies, I can't wait to get mine! I'm like you 4giffins, I just don't look pg yet! For me it's frustrating because I'm chunking up but not popping out, I looked sooooo pg by this time with all my other 3. Right now people who don't know yet might think I've been eating donuts and pizza everyday (I sort of have been for the last few days lol)