Crikey there really is no hope for me. I was in tears at the Sainsburys (supermarket) Christmas advert tonight!! Do these advertising agencies not realise what pregnancy hormones do to a lady?! Lol! :wink:
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Crikey there really is no hope for me. I was in tears at the Sainsburys (supermarket) Christmas advert tonight!! Do these advertising agencies not realise what pregnancy hormones do to a lady?! Lol! :wink:
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I am excited to give an update...no baby is not here yet, but I have just been given the green light from the specialist here in Vancouver for a VBAC!!!!!! She is in the 46%, abdominal girth has not been affected by the quite large right kidney and the left kidney is still in perfect shape. I am one happy momma-to-be today!!
Add me to the in the home stretch group....could be in 2 weeks if history repeats itself.
And congrats again TTC pink....so happy for you and your family!!!!!
Great news on the VBAC front and on the news of your little ladybug, Ladybug.
Dreamofpink, don't worry about it at all. I cried on Saturday when seeing the John Lewis advert for the 1st time. OH and I were talking about it before too how we think ads are more emotional when there are real people in it rather than a cartoon and then I cried after all watching it. I felt like a right idiot.
But this one is still my number one:
John Lewis Christmas Advert 2011 - YouTube
And I still love this one:
IRN-BRU Snowman Advert - YouTube
And I have just realised that our wee man is now the size of a cucumber. :)
Where is the bump pics thread???Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlee
Thanks Charlee but I think that pic probably doesn't portray an accurate look for me day to day, I got dressed up to go out to dinner and made dh take a bump pic because it was the one time I made an effort. haha. I feel horrid and have gained 11 kilo's already. The gaining seems to be slowing down but I'm a bit scared because I gained only 14 with ds2 in 38 weeks and 16 with ds1 in 42 weeks!!! Plus I know I retain fluid. I think its more about how I feel because my PGP is stopping me from exercising.
I have the best and most comfortable pregnancy bra, I used it for feeding too because it doesnt have a wire, and given my boobs have gone from a C to an E in pregnancy, I would say its good for all types and shapes. I will hunt up the name.... Ok its "Bravado Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra" which cost a small fortune but are so comfy I live in them. I have a black and that nude colour and white but i dont like the white at all. It has removable padded cups which I love because they hide my gigantic pregnancy nipples (lol, my nipples are usually tiny) and when feeding you cant see the breast pad through the padded cup. I had a size M for most of pregnancy but had to go to a L when my boobs hit E cup the last two times, and this time I'm in a L at 26 weeks, but on the tightest setting, just need the cup size.
Emily I feel like I need a belly band too, I have a medical thing that is a big bit of thick stretchy bandage like fabric, and am using that for my PGP but would like a nicer looking one to go under things, just cant justify it on my last pregnancy!
TTC Pink I cant believe that scan is in only 2 weeks, how time flies!! That was a real point of relief for me in accepting this pregnancy, after so long trying I was sure it would be too good to be true, but after I saw that heartbeat I felt loads better, and moved onto nubsessing. haha
WOOHOO!!! Well done honey!! 2 weeks?? Oh my goodness thats so soon!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by I Love Ladybugs
Great news Ladybugs, that's so exciting! I hope you can now enjoy the rest of your pregnancy without any worries. Soon you will be holding your little one in your arms <3!
I had my first regular OB appointment today and had another scan. Crazy how much the babies have grown in just one week! Both were looking good measuring right on track with a strong heartbeat. My OB gave me a medical certificate for work because she doesn't want me to work anymore. I am a nurse and she said it's high risk to work at a hospital especially when carrying twins. That means I can enjoy the pregnancy even more . I will still get my salary every month but without having to work for it . I also asked her if she does NT scans and how much it would be. It's way cheaper in her office than anywhere else BUT she is not sure if she would have to charge me for both babies or only one. She will let me know at my next appointment in 3wweks. Please keep your fingers crossed she won't charge me for both, I sooooo want to nubsess . I am pretty relaxed about gender as for now but I guess it's because I have a double chance at my girl :-/.
Nausea seems to subside, I am feeling sooo much better! Still getting a little sick whenever I let myself get too hungry but nothing I could complain about. I got a ton of gifts at my doctors office today. Books about pregnancy, a beautiful pregnancy diary, lotions and shower gels, vitamins and a baby outfit. We were able to see the babies so well, their little arms and legs and baby B is still hiding in the corner of it's gestational sac.
Does anyone know how to locate the placenta? Will it form were the yolk sac is now? Because one yolk sac is on the left just like the baby and one is on the right.
Unfortunately the pics are not the best but I am still thankful for every pic I get:
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TTCpink and Pumpkin.....I am just still so stoked for the two of you!!!! It is nice having a thread that spans all of the before, during and after, even though our journeys are taking place at different times.
Pumpkin....I have to say that the system in Germany sounds amazing...you are going to be able to enjoy the time with your little boy now and then with all those lovely pumpkins later!!!
Bunnywabbit....how are you feeling? I "might" have read in another thread that you are not experiencing the wide range of symptoms....lol, I had the least m/s with my oldest...most with the middle and a decent amount this time around. How is the MIL visit going??
Emily....soon you are flying to be able to be waiting and settled for baby? Are you going to be doing any shopping when back in the UK?
Dream.....how is the house????? Are you cozy and waiting?? How did the latest midwife appt go??
Charlee.....I am just waiting for you to report that your little man is here!!! Yup...on my list, you are going to be cuddling a little bundle first.....but I plan on giving you a run for your money!!
AFM.....I ended up with a wicked cold/sinus whatever on the day I was traveling home from Vancouver and have been fighting to feel better. It would be nice to not look all sick in new baby photos!!!
I had my 27 week checkup with my ob yesterday, I asked him to prove to me on the ultrasound that it was definitely a girl, because despite him telling me at the 15 week check AND my anatomy scan, I still somehow had doubt. He laughed and said that was normal but it's super super unusual for anyone to hear wrong these days, and that the place I had my scan was very good and had never been wrong that he knew about. He showed me on his ultrasound machine one more time anyway and I can say it's definitely a girl! I think I saw more detail of her girly bits than is appropriate, haha, so I am sure now!! I feel so much better knowing beyond doubt. I was even nervous to ask in case I saw something I didn't want to!!!
Ah I totally get where you're coming from! I have chess to the machine a work, but I don't wan to look, just incase I see something I don't want to! I have a great potty shot from my 20wk scan so I have to believe, just need to see it in the flesh now!
I think we need more pics on our thread, I want to know you all better! So here's my bump pics to start us off ;D
17 weeks
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Today 24 weeks!
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My wardrobe and I are well aware my butt is growing at the same rate as my belly!!
I'm not too bad at all, thank you! No real nausea anymore, only if I eat something I don't really feel for or if I get really hungry. Trying to keep my water intake up but I find if I'm hungry filling up with water makes me nauseous too. Doing my best! Apart from that just slightly sore nipples. DH still thinks girl. My gut instinct says boy though...Quote:
Originally Posted by I Love Ladybugs
MiL's visit is done! Wasn't too bad this time. Decided to tell her (and other immediate family) we were expecting - she was so excited and had a little cry when she saw the early scans. She'd apparently lost a few babies herself so understands. She even eased off with bothering me like she usually does. Oh, she'll be back in January, so she can help sort some storage for the ton of stuff DH and I are having to live with so it's a little easier to plan for baby's stuff. And March. Oh, and June! :( Would have been nice to have a little more rest and 'couple' time to potter about and do what we need to do before baby is due...
I'm so sorry you're ill. I've had varying degree of the same sticking cold since a couple of weeks before I o'd. Driving me nuts! You must be feeling pretty miserable - I hope it clears and you're better soon. Would manuka honey and paracetamol help? Maybe throw in there the odd pro-biotic/live yoghurt or yoghurt drink.
Lovely bumps! Your bump at 17 weeks looks like mine at 9 weeks (tomorrow), although mine's not as tidy. Not baby, just put on a load of tummy size. Have given up wearing belts although I still kinda need them - they're so uncomfortable. Feel so bloated!Quote:
Originally Posted by thehappypixi
Meeks, I totally get this. This is the main reason I'm thinking of staying team green - to be told one thing, then have it changed, then think you see something else would drive me insane. At least with team green it is what it is - no chopping, changing and insanity.
...Give me a few weeks, I'll probably change my mind and want to know!
The headache that accompanied my cold is making me crazy...and grumpy...and braindead! I will try to get a last preggo bump pic, I am thinking that I will have this baby sooner than later.....lol, this is my way to jinx myself into a closer to term baby!!!!
Bunnywabbit.....it is good to connect to MIL, hope that you get some time with your man. I almost can't remember life before kids....and I don't feel bad about that!!! Sorry to go off on a tangent...I love my hubby, but I enjoy this young family life....and the cuddles today are going to my heart and head!!!
Pumpkin...I love your new family pix....what a gorgeous family you will be adding those twinks too!!!!
Sorry for the lack of personals or forgetting people...my head is throbbing.
Yesterday was a prenatal visit....she did check for dilation, but as of right now, it looks as though this baby wants to stay put. I am trying my best to get rid of the sickness before baby arrives :)
Ladybugs sorry you aren't showing more signs of going soon, I know how much everyone just wants baby out by 36 weeks plus. I remember hoping like mad I would go early both times. Fx for a swift and safe arrival to all those due in December. I just checked and Charlee, Dream and Tree are all due that second week of December so not long at all!
And I'm totally fed up of being in pregnant and all the aches and pains and lack of sleep that go with it!!
Slightly dreading labour though, third tile round you kinda know what's coming...
I'm actually due 'officially' on the 5th Dec!! I don't agree & by prog/ov/pg test believe I'm due on the 11th but my scans/fundal height etc all say the 5th :hair:Quote:
Originally Posted by meeks32
I'm only 11 days away from when the docs start the clock ticking as it were. Urgh! Come on little one!! I really don't mind being pregnant even at this stage as once you've had a preemie at 30 weeks going full-term is soooo much better than being stuck in hospital with a poorly baby that you can't take home. I'm just glad that I'm not due another 2lb-er & am happy to put up with the discomfort for however long it takes. We won't be pregnant forever!
Btw I'm getting some nice strong & fairly regular BH of an evening! It's exciting especially when they force me to practise my breathing. I keep dreaming that I've lost my mucus plug too, even though I haven't. I'm so excited to go into labour & try on my own without having to be delivered of my baby on an operating table - I soooo hope my vbac works this time! :)
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How exciting! Come on da babies!!
I'm soooo wanting this little lady to turn the hell around already! I'm sick of being kicked in the foofy and the bladder, it's most unpleasant :/
For me, I too am ok with the being preggo part.....what is fueling my desire to meet baby is to know that all is fine with the "3%" stat on chromosomal issues...it has been on my mind a lot more since the last trip down to Vancouver and I just want to know that all is well. My hubby teases me that I am not allowed to go into labour on Black Friday or Cyber Monday....that shopaholic wants me to choose a day other than that!!!
We are all so close...and even those like you Meeks/Myrainbowgirl who are due in Feb....not that far now!!!!!!!
Sorry I have been missing lately, ladies! I was so sick this past week with a terrible cold. I was miserable and had two days where I did not even get out of bed. Finally feeling better thank goodness! My doctor's office called and said they had to reschedule my first appointment (which includes a scan) and I couldn't get another appt. until December 10th! I am so bummed. I am hoping they call with a cancellation this week because I was hoping to see the heartbeat so that I would feel comfortable telling our family on Thanksgiving Day. I have been spotting a bit here and there but since I spotted with both my boys in the first trimester I am trying not to worry too much. It's hard not to worry though, and I want to have the scan ASAP for peace of mind! I am 7 weeks today.
Best wishes all of you who are due this next month with your deliveries!! Wishing you happy and healthy babies!! I hope everyone will be sharing newborn pictures. I will be anxiously awaiting to see news in here! So exciting! :)
TTCpink....that cold is a doozie!! I am still fighting it and I know that you must have felt as awful as I do!!! Too bad about the appt.....I hope that they give you a call tomorrow and get you in sooner!! I know how it is to have all the concerns and spotting and pushed back appts....lots of hugs!!!! I am still so excited for you, Pumpkin and Bunnywabbit!!! It brings me such joy to know that babies are in all of you...and I just want Sunflower to join you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As in NOW!!!!!!!!
Hi ladies,
Holding on just fine over here. Feeling good in general! Overall, people have been great about boy #4...I was really dreading people's comments, but so far there have only been a few truly negative comments. Most people do ask if we're going to keep trying for a girl, and what can I say but yes! :) And what's funny is that almost everyone thinks it's grand! LOL. I had a lady today (with four kids, 2 of each) say, "Oh, I'd have 2 more in a heartbeat if I could convince my husband!" Anyway, makes me feel good about our decision to keep going. :)
Anyway, hope you're all well, and looking forward to seeing pics of sweet babies in the next few weeks!
Good evening ladies,
Sorry I have been AWOL, but things have been a bit busy. I can't believe I am already almost 33 weeks and I can believe even less that any day now I could come on here and find one of you ladies announcing the arrival of your little bundles.
We went on a hospital tour the other day, it made things feel a lot more real, we have moved countries since the last time I gave birth, so we wanted to get an idea of how things are here. The good news is that they also do the gas and air here now, so I am relieved about that.
Other than that I am just trying to get things organised for the birth. And then of course there is Christmas. :)
Not feeling too bad apart from the fact that I feel constantly tired...
How is everyone else?
Awww that's so sweet thank you ladybug!Quote:
Originally Posted by I Love Ladybugs
I can't believe how soon you'll all have your babies. It feels like I am AGES away from that. Haven't even realized I am pregnant because I am feeling awesome! No nausea only have to pee A LOT (at least 4 times a night) and a little tender breasts that's it. Can't wait for the next scan in 2 weeks I am so scared something might happen. The other night I had a dream I lost one of the babies 😔.
So the first babies will arive next week already?! I bet Charlie is the first one to hold her little one :).
I have a feeling those are two girls in there. ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Pumpkin2011
Don't worry I had dreams about loosing baby too because after swaying and ttc so long I think it felt even harder to replace than ever before. It's normal and doesn't mean anything. X
Welcome back! I know what you mean about being busy and time getting away. Hospital tours are exciting, a great way to make it all feel more real. I had a breastfeeding class last week and that did the same (I only managed to feed ds1 for 4 months and ds2 for 2, so wanted to refresh and give myself my best shot at going as long as possible with this one). Seeing a few mum's lately with new babies has helped bring it all home for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by GeCon
I feel like sometimes at the moment I think oh I have heaps of time BUT with Christmas and new year in between, 4th Feb isn't really so far away! I don't even have my cot back yet, which I lent to a friend. I get it back soon but am only just now starting to feel like I need everything prepared in the baby's room because I am so busy between now and delivery with working 3 days (at this stage it looks like I will be working up until 1 week before my c-section) and the holiday season.
However I do tend to get a crazy level of nesting which I can feel coming on, so I think I have plenty of time to get things organised if I spend a few mad nights of frenzied organising and rearranging.
Thanks Meeks you girls are awesome! Don't know what I would do without your support. Can't talk to anybody IRL about the fears and joys of pregnancy so it means the world to me that you girls are here. Hopefully I'll feel better once I am in the second Tri but it freaks me out that I have so little symptoms.
Hi all! I can't believe a few of you are officially at full term. GO BABIES, GO! Can't believe I'm a quarter of the way through the pregnancy already. I just don't really feel pregnant at all for the most part. Scan in just under 4 weeks, just hoping all is well in there... I really could sleep for Britain - got the usual fatigue from rheumatoid arthritis plus more tired from pregnancy and now dealing with insomnia to top it off. Yaaaaayzzz... :sleeping:
I Love Ladybugs, it's so warm and cosy in there - I don't blame LO for not wanting to move, nor would I!
Gecon, I'm glad you feel settled with the hospital arrangements - must be a huge weight off your mind. So just a waiting game now. Hoping all goes well!
Pumpkin, one of each would be lovely, but 2 girls would be fantastic! So surprised your sickness has stopped - well done, you! I'm not too bad with the constant peeing, thankfully, although it feels like something inside has changed shape or moved - up until last week it was almost like I had a sponge or something in there, I had tons of warning as to when I had to go and if needed I could hold on for a quite a while and my bladder would form a neat bump in there. As of this week, shorter warning and I don't have my 'bladder bump' anymore.
Hi girls, thought I would just pop on and say a quick hi. I stopped coming on here as it was making my GD really bad but I'm pleased to say at 35 weeks and 5 days I feel nothing but excitement for my new little man! Hope you are all well. Xxx
3boys I was thinking of you a lot lately wondering how you are doing. Great to hear you are getting excited and I bet you'll be in love as soon as you lay eyes on him ;).
I was reading through the old Dec/Jan./Feb. thread the other day just to recall my emotions earlier in this pregnancy and you were on my mind!!!! I am thrilled to hear that you are so excited about your new little man!!!! Bring on the home stretch of pregnancy!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by 3boys
I totally hear you, 3boys. I am getting there, too...glad to hear about your excitement! Please keep us posted of his arrival!Quote:
Originally Posted by 3boys
Nice to hear from you, 3 boys! Your sweet little one will be here so soon. So glad to hear you are in such a good place right now.
We told the boys about the baby this morning. My youngest (age 6) was so happy that he actually had real tears in his eyes. He was so excited to find out he is going to be a big brother! My oldest (age 8) did not have a lot to say. I think he is still letting it sink in.
We also told our family today. Upon our announcement, my sister in law announced that she is also pregnant, due the day before me! And my other SIL is having a baby in April. So, my husband and his two brothers are all expecting babies between April-July! It's exciting!
On another note, I overheard my mother-in-law tell everyone when I was not in the room that she KNOWS I will have another boy. UGH!! How annoying!! She is a mom of three boys, and I can't help but feel that she hopes I have another boy so that I don't get what she never had. UGH. It especially annoys me because I have been in such a good place about gender lately and just so grateful to be pregnant, and now I want more than ever to find out it's a girl to prove her wrong! I guess I need to put on my tough skin and be ready for all the gender comments now that we have started telling people!
TTCPink- it's so funny because my boys reacted the exact opposite when I told them! DS1 was overjoyed, mainly because he knows DS2 won't be the baby anymore! Haha and DS2 was verrryyyy quiet, just soaking it all in. They've stayed that way throughout the entire pregnancy actually .. Now that baby is almost here they're both excited, mainly because dh and I are :)
Speaking of being close, 4 days till delivery for me!!! Induction is scheduled for Dec 3rd at 4 am :)
How is everyone ? :)
A little birdy told me that the less sick you are the more likely it's a girl, provided you were reasonably sick with your boy pregnancies. This was certainly the case for me. Apart from being hungry I pretty much had no symptoms after the first implantation week.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pumpkin2011
4am!!! What doctor wants to be on duty at 4am?? Totally convenient for pretty much nobody!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlee
Haha tell me about it! She scheduled me for the 4 am spot because there is much lower chance of getting canceled then vs having the 7 am spot for instance... she doesn't want me to get bumped, which I appreciate, but it's going to be a LONG day for me lol... I have to leave my houseat 3 am which means iI'm getting up at 2 am! I hope I can squeeze a nap in at some point lolQuote:
Originally Posted by meeks32
I fell on the ice yesterday afternoon....and am paying the price today!!! My legs, hips and belly all hurt, but she has been moving decently and there is no bleeding. It sucks that this is the last weekend for the hubby to work...I am hoping that I can move a little bit easier tomorrow!
Charlee..you are so close!! I can't wait to see pix of your precious baby!!!!