Ladies due in Sept/Oct/Nov 2012, gather here!

[PeonyPrincess]

Only just caught up on things...Auroara, sorry about your FIL's stroke. Has the weakness on his right side completely gone now? A lot of people recover from their initial symptoms if it has not been too severe, and then the main thing is trying to prevent another one. Here, they would normally start people on cholesterol reducing medication, and often daily low dose aspirin (much like some sways!). Cleaning out the artery (carotid endarterectomy) is often done when both sides are severely occluded. One of the side effects of a stroke is that your emotions get haywire, which could explain him being overly emotional with your DH. It is nice though that he has reached out to him at such a stressful time. I hope it is the kick in the butt that your FIL needs to change some of his ways, and that he stays healthy.

Very excited for your upcoming scan! You know I think you are having a girl, but I cant wait for you to finally have the scan.

[HappyLea]

Hi ladies


Aurora ~ sorry to hear about your FIL, very exciting that your scan is coming up.

I been so busy recently not had much time to get on here, we are doing our garden so busy little bee's we are.

Im finding this pregnancy different from my boys in a few ways, im getting like period pains on most days, my boobs are so sore (i have big boobs anyway like a J cup but im already busting out off them), my sex drive has gone through the roof and i now have no sickness. I also dont crave lemons like all my boy pregnancies. I know all pregnancies are different no matter the gender but all my boys were the same but this one does feel a little different, i do hope its my girl.

[PeonyPrincess]

HappyLea, I hope it's your girl too. It is impossible not to analyse the different symptoms. Those are some decent boobs you've got going there! I have only gone from a B to a C! I hear you about being busy...in fact I think that is why I am on here, I am stalling. We are moving house in a few weeks and my list of things to do is very long. Groan.

[HappyLea]

Oh Peony i bet your really busy with moving, take it easy tho. Im having a day off the work in the garden today as DH is working but off for the next 3 days so we will start the decking tomorrow...just cant wait till its done so we can enjoy it

2 older boys just gone on a walk with nanny and DS3 is munching on a white choc chip cookie, damn it looks so yummy!!!

Im really bad and totally cannot stop analysing my symptoms.

[auroara78]

Happy Lea, I really do hope this is your girl...what a beautiful finish to such a gorgeous family!

My FIL is out of the hopsital and on his own. He doesn't have any more symptoms; his right side has returned, he's just really worried about his future stilll. He's on baby aspirin and blood pressure medicine and some other stuff.

DH is mad at me for making an off hand comment about how much time he spent at the hospital last week with his Dad. I dont think my DH is taking being a stay at home dad well; i think he feels very isolated because he's very emotional and staring to get depressed. He's good to the kids of course, keeps them well, but I don't know if this was the right move for his emotional health. I am just so confused right now about so many things.

[Flava]

aurora- hope your FIL is ok now.
happy- must be nice having a deck !

Where is purple?? She must had a 12 weeks scan now she is like 14 weeks ! I wanted to see pics.

[purplepoet20]

Ok I am back.... DH had his surgery 2wks ago and has finally been cleared for light duty at work. He was very nervous to go back to work because he is not sure what he will be doing for the next 2-3mths. Also 2 women at his work are evil evil evil, they had a party a week after his surgery and didn't call him, But they have a party on the days he takes off for vacation and never when he is at work. I feel like I am taking care of 3 babies right now. I have to do almost everything for DH lately cutting meat and a lot of food prep help, washing his uninjured arm/back/armpits, and even getting him dressed. I can so handle 3 kids now!

I am 14wks today. Feeling some movement. M/S is only bad if I have to change a diaper after eating. Heartburn and gaging (to smells) is still bad. I have not gained any weight but I think I may have lost a few lbs. I am totally nesting like crazy my house is spotless but I am sure I can find something to do today. I haven't had any dreams at all..... Normally... I have m/s all the time for 4-9mths, heartburn only in the last tri, gaining 5-8lbs a mth from day one, no nesting ever so new to me, and dreams everytime I close my eyes.

....I am going to take a day and catch up on old postings!

[purplepoet20]

Sorry Flava no 12wk scan.... insurance wont cover it and DH will only pay for one scan saving for 17wks!

[Mochagirl]

auroara - I'm glad your FIL is out of the hospital. I'm sorry about your dh. It is definitely tough being a SAHP, and it's not for everyone. I think it's even more lonely for dads since there are fewer SAHDs for them to socialize with. There are some days I get really depressed and lonely - when days go past that I don't speak with anyone over the age of 6 - but for me this was still the best decision as childcare for 3 kids would have cost more than I would have made. Maybe it isn't the best decision for your dh, though?

[Flava]

purple- Im sorry about your DH but if those woman's are so bad they for sure he don't want to go to their partys anyway.

I thought you had a signature about the 12 weeks scan scheduled? To bad you have to wait.