Dreaming Pink Due Date Group: TTC and Beyond

[Emily]

lady[/COLOR]bug. I am sure she will be perfect in every way. I have finally updated the 1st post. Now, we have one in December, I bet we will get one in January too, which can really only be Emily.

That would make me sooooooo happy. There is NO way we will have another as we are old and probably not patient enough for three as it is! I go through days of being convinced it is a girl and then others when I know it wont be and feel stupid for getting my hopes up.

My stomach muscles have separated completely already so i am a bit concerned about having severe diastasis recti - i had it mildly after DS2. Has anyone else had this problem and what did you do about it?

[I Love Ladybugs]

Mathilde...even my friend was a little shocked that I took the city bus and found the place as easily as I did. Now to repeat that today....
Can you feel the kicks side to side...I don't know if that makes sense, but with DS2, I must have had the best anterior placenta out there, because I only felt good kicks at 23 weeks, but wiggles from 13 weeks on. I hope your sweet baby starts moving soon...makes up for the m/s!

Myrainbowgirl...I know how strong prayer is and also a good night's sleep in keeping one's spirits up I will most likely have concerns for this pregnancy, but I am reminded to enjoy one day at a time and live in the moment, esp. with such a wiggly baby. I am getting kicked nice and often...normally, that would sound mean, but baby kicks are heavenly!!!! I hope that your mind can be at ease on the gender of your baby...for the 4 weeks I was under the spell of boy, I had been coming to terms with a family of 3 boys. I know that you must be an awesome mommy with your wee men already, any girl who likes rainbows is!!!

Emily...the overwhelming number is 97...the underwhelming one is 3....I need to get that straight!! My biggest goal right now is to spend a little time each day in being grateful, in the moment...ok, more than just a little time...I want it to be a part of me that is joyful in all things. So when do I get to stalk you for your scan?????

Happypixi...so when is your next sneaky scan??? You are a quarter through this pregnancy....that is wonderful!!!!!

Gecon....Thanks again for the sweet congrats, I know it must be painful updating mine while you heard blue. Five weeks ago, I felt the same emotions and just want you to know that I send you hugs and congrats!!! My DS2 is my most amazing gift....it took me some time to "get" that, but he lights up my world. Being gone from him these last few days has been tough...I cried last night over that too. And it is only a short time away.... Back to you though...stroller/pram shopping is such a good thing to do, we bought a sit and stand back in the day and I am so happy for it still. Of course, I never thought it would ever see a third child

2lovely....thank-you...like I said to Gecon about the pink/blue and turmoil in hearing it for others, I know that you are going to be one lovely mommy who is fit!!!! You are going to melt away what baby fat you get for sure...running is such a good thing!!!!

Tree...I have to look at the one factor only....and the low number and let my fears disappear. I want to enjoy this pregnancy as it is most likely the last in all situations, poor or good health for this girl, and I don't want to rob myself like I did with DS2 about gender and the joy of the 2nd half of pregnancy. I hope that come Dec. we both have great outcomes and can sleep easier for at least one night before the really tiring newborn nights!!!

Meeks...I have been thinking of what you said....and I appreciate your strength and support yesterday and your spin on it all!!! I hope that you are sleeping well right now and have a fantastic day ahead!

Thank-you all for your support, love and prayers!!!

[Emily]

Oh tree i am sorry you have all this worry too. Like you say there are other explanations and the docs are just covering all the bases. Hugs and fingers crossed for you.

My scan should be around the 26 th of August but the incompetent receptionist has not confirmed as she said she would. I am going there tomorrow for DS2s last emergency rabies shot so I will stand there till i get an appointment or if she still cannot give me and answer i might march right and scan myself!

[Waiting4Daisy]

Oh ladybugs, I am sorry there are still issues with one of her kidneys. My best friend had an operation on one of his kidneys as a child and is super duper healthy now. Also the chance of chromosomal disorders is very tiny. 3% is a tiny number in the scheme of things. She will be just perfect.

And yes, I have to congratulate you on your little girl although I'm sorry it's not in better circumstances (as sure the health concerns are a bug worry). I am praying for you all).

[Waiting4Daisy]

Tree praying for your bubba too x

[Tree]

Had follow up scan and the bowel is no longer bright!!! So the associated risk no longer exists. I'm soooo relieved. Just need to let in sink in, believe everything will be alright and start getting excited about my little girl!
One of the things I've thought about so much lately is how irrespective of markers soft or hard there is no way to be certain that everything will be alright. The possibility of there being a problem Is something that as Mummy's we try to ignore for our sanity but is much harder to do when your risk is made 'higher'. The simple fact is that none of us are immune from that fear should we let it in (or indeed have it imposed on us), none of us are guaranteed perfect healthy babies. And statistics are just that. The one statistic worth remembering however is that whether we are confronted with possible risks or not, the most likely scenario is that these babies will be just fine. Perfect in fact!

[thehappypixi]

Ah Tree that's great news!

[I Love Ladybugs]

Thank-you as well for your prayers Waiting for Daisy!! I do feel better today and am just trying my best to take it one day at a time...the shopping today was minimal...my hubby gave me free reign to spend what I wanted and I did not burn through too much of our savings!!! Will have to take some pix when I get home...it did provide a distraction about the 3%

Tree....that is awesome news!!!!

[Tree]

Yes take pics!! Want to see. I've got a few girlie bits but not much...

[meeks32]

Tree thats fantastic news, what a relief, let it sink in slowly and appreciate what you can from now on.

Ladybugs glad you found a small distraction, cant wait to see what you got. I am hoping your next scans go as well as Tree's have and that 3% disappears to nothing. xx