Part 7: Due December 2017, Jan Feb & Mar 2018

[LMSM]

Nacire – so happy to read that the messages you found here gave you some warmth and support – do feel free to come and chat with us and pour it all out! You don’t want to be left alone in this – it’s such a difficult time, truly is.
So long as there is no medical contra-indication, you should try whenever YOU feel ready – you would not be betraying this angel baby –the best gift you can give yourself and that baby is to allow life to take over – my rainbow baby was the greatest gift in our lives – she is such a delight, I am sure her angel sibling had something to do with her joining us!
You do need to let it out and allow yourself to grieve, and if that means crying yourself to sleep at night, so be it – you can tell your sons that you are sad at the moment, but it’s not because of them, and if anything, that they make you happy! Kids are such kind souls, and I am sure they will be a big part in you getting through this, and they will understand – being brave 24/7 is not doing any of you favours if that means you will break down really hard when you reach a point where you just can’t anymore I hope that the physical pain has subsided so as not to add to the rest my lovely.

Oh this eclipse seems to be a big thing in the US! OMG look at that traffic jam Ash!!
How was it, ladies?

Max, can’t wait to hear from you after your OB appointment – and so glad you have found activities to keep you busy! It is difficult for someone that is a bit hyper to slow down, but I can see you even managed to pick up some consulting work you can do live from your bed, so score!
What a lovely way you were raised, I can totally see why you are so keen to have a close bond between your kids – I know that regardless of gender this 3rd bub is going to fit right in and be blessed to be part of your tribe!

Sumbal – not sure if I made a comment already but happy to see bub is healthy though sorry you didn’t hear boy – there is still a slight chance you may have your boy but agree 17 weeks is pretty accurate usually. Keep us posted!

XX – so close now – only 3 weeks and you’ll be considered term! Eeek! Am sure you mentioned this before, but did you go early with your boys?

Kat – like you I hate that being stuffed feeling but gee it’s a fine line between not feeling starving (hence nauseous) and not feeling overly full (hence nauseous) – can’t win, can we?! Lol
Like you and Max (and many others ^^), I feel like my tummy is so much bigger than last time already – especially as soon as I eat – I have had a few insistent stares on the belly at work, so not sure if it’s mean that is paranoiac or not :P I think the uterus does pop much earlier with subsequent pregnancies, it’s just not as tight in there anymore ^^ plus more often than not, girls mums are smaller framed so any little weight gain is much more obvious am sure you both look stunning ^^

Lola, hope you’re better soon! Are you back at school now or not yet? I know you mentioned Labor day but no idea when that is haha

Sky are you around?? Missing you!!!

Sorry I missed a heap – one day and bam, I had to literally read in diagonal or wouldn’t had the time to read at all haha

Ok, so was initially going to do the Generation Plus NIPT but they hiked the prices to $695 as of mid-July, and I am not sure whether I can justify to pay an extra $300 just to find out about 3-4 microdeletion syndromes when we have no known risk factors.
PBN I know you did the Generation Plus, do you think it is worth it? It was probably cheaper when you did it too though the bonus would be results would be in faster, too, if I just did the basic NIPT as bloods are tested here in Oz, not sent to the US..choices, choices..meaning I have to make up my mind before next week as am 9 weeks this week and would love to have results asap (am just an impatient one haha).
Oh and proud mumma bear moment this weekend – my DD1 has learnt to ride her bike without the training wheels – she was beaming (and it was after I gave her a trick to start on her own that she got it, after her dad and grandpa spent 20 minutes trying to teach her to start without being pushed haha).

[XXforhubby]

Mommy- It usually is a bit chilly so I may stay home with her and pass out candy. We will see though!

Max- I almost have everything ready for her. My DH needs to clear out the crib so I can dust it and get it made. Downstairs where I'll be until I get her on a schedule, I need to set up the pack n play with the newborn napper. I'm waiting until after my DS1's birthday party in 2 weeks. Other than that, I'm set!

Lola- I'll be 40 weeks in 5.5 weeks. They predict she will come in 3-5 weeks, since my DS3 came at 38w2d and she is measuring 2 weeks ahead. I've always "felt" she was going to come the week of the 17th. I can't explain it- I was the same way with my DS3 and no one believed me! She may have her own idea, but I'm wondering if she is sending me the vibes! I feel 34 weeks is bit early to start the pre-labor stuff, but maybe not if she is going to come in 3-4 weeks. I'm just over the colon cleanse already! I mean sheesh, I shouldn't have to start the bowel clearing yet [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]! I had that happen 3 weeks before my DS3 was born. I'm over it already- 9 times in 24 hours is ridiculous [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]!!


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[Mommy2apples]

Lmsm!! Yay for your dd! It's so pleasing to see them so excited and proud of themselves as well! lol I couldn't justify that much for the tests my husband would think I had gone mad. So will just opt for an elective ultrasound at 16 weeks instead. Whenever we have finally conceived!


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[Mommy2apples]

Xx! You will have to dress her up so we can all see regardless! I just think it's the cutest when the tiniest babies are dressed up cute on Halloween! I understand because here in Ohio it's always a hit or miss on if it will be cold or not during Halloween. Last year the weather was perfect for Halloween. Year before we actually hit a couple of houses then went to Walmart and bought the kids candy. It was that cold!


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[Lolabelle]

Thanks Max & LMSM-stinks being sick & preggo...not much I can do to treat a cold. I went back to work as of Aug 10th...Labor Day wknd is my bday (9/1) & then I'll officially be in my last year of 30s eeek!
LMSM-go DD1! What a fun milestone [emoji4]
XX-wowww, you are close to meeting your baby girl!!! So excited for you!!! I'm sure your bump is looking cute as ever too! Do you have a nursery theme?

[AshFind]

Max my dd is 1-15 so I'll be 38w exactly on New Year's Day and I've only made it past 37 weeks one out of four times so I'm hopeful. I'll be 37 on Christmas Day and that scares me [emoji15].
Xx I can't wait to see her [emoji177] and hear how labor went! Oh and I'd love to see nursery pix! I'm struggling I know what I want just don't know how to put it together. And bowel clearing? I've never heard of that before!


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[Lolabelle]

LMSM-the eclipse was a very cool experience! It went completely dark in the middle of the day for about 2 minutes...gave me chills!! I didn't leave the house today to avoid that traffic...

[AshFind]

Aww cute Lola!
Xx I did a little google and that's crazy you'd think I heard of bowels cleansing before my 5th child! I was sick wth the "flu" with ds3 on a party day and my aunt says your going to go into labor and I did that same night! But If I had heard of this before I wouldn't have taken myself to the dr to try n get tamiflu [emoji38].


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[IWant4Kids]

Nacire - I'm so glad you felt surrounded by others. I agree with others, cry when you need to and if your boys see you upset that's okay too. After my blighted ovum, I was angry, sad and everything all at once. We tried again straight away, but everyone is different xoxo

The total eclipse looks so fun! Lola, love the photo of your boys!

Loving all the family strength, love and friendship. My boys are close too.

LMSM - I had the normal Generation test. I fugre I didn't have anything with my boys and we have no family connections to genetic disorders. I believe PBN3 went with the better one because of her husband's cousin having a child with a genetic disorder.

XX - yay for nesting! Totally love that stage....my poor DH doesn't LOL

Max - Your bed rest is sounding so productive and creative. Hope your appointment goes well and it's shrinking and bubba is growing xo

AFM - Had the genetic blood test today, so should find out the sex by next Tuesday at the latest, but hopefully sooner. I'm less concerned about the sex now and more concerned about a healthy bubba. NERVOUS! My scan isn't until 7th Sept, which seems AGES away.

I'll post my bump pics now too. Keeping track every 2 weeks

[IWant4Kids]

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