Hiya,
well I'm a clutz! I wrote a reply with welcomes and catch ups then had a brain fart and closed the window and lost it. You know how it is, then you don't want to repeat it all again. So more persies later, you'll just have to hear my exciting news all about me now
I just bought my pram...yay!!! thought I'd never do it, nearly went to the dark side of ridiculously expensive Bugaboo, god what was that all about (talk about champagne tastes on beer budget) Nah, I never could have justified that. what I got is exxy enough but I'm really sure it will be a worthy investment. So I bought the Steelcraft Strider Deluxe through Babyzone direct (thanks Grub and BG for your advice), I saved $100 and even adding postage up here was cheaper than buying it anywhere else. Bargain!
this has been keeping me up at nights, I come home after my shift ends at midnight and I can't sleep for thinking of my Kingfisher blue pram and surfing around the net for product reviews etc...ohhhh, that's sad right??? Still, no turning back now. The size doesn't bother me, my main concern was durability for rough terrain with my bumpy dirt roads all around me. The other nice thing is that I can get family to pitch in with any of the added extras if we want the car capsule attachment or basinette etc, or just be happy without. Can't wait for delivery!!!
P.S Five and a half months pregnant today and that seems to be the turning point that has everyone shocked when you say it, even ourselves. Nobody knows I'm preggas til I tell them, despite wearing fitted tops with these boobs that sure aint mine any other time and trying to emphasise the belly. I just get the comment "oh you can't even tell"...urggh, I'm trying to be out and proud, Im not just eating too many pies! I'm quite a medium build 70kg and 171cm (blonde, gorgeous and like long walks on the beach... but apparently it's all lost on me so far. Oh well, be careful what I wish for hey?
Murph you are a nutter but i'd date you! lol. you sound very similar build to me actually but maybe bubs is hiding towards your back more than your front. i met a lady 2 week ago who only had 8 weeks to go and i was nearly bigger than her! sure you'll pop before you know it.
and congrats on the pram! how excitement!
sorry neptune, can't help with the spray tan thing, but i wouldn't imagine it'd be a huge issue. I really hope you can find something to relieve your pain. have you tried stretching useing a fit ball?
hi to everyone. so glad to read about everyone's journey and so glad we are all staying so active. and super excited to see more girls joining. SMithy - look how far along your ticker got all the sudden!!!
saph. - you are in my prayers lady. hope it all goes well and you can stay positive. good luck this week.
greenslw - good luck with your scan too! i just love love love seeing my bubs! can't wait til our 20 week scan as our last one was at 12 weeks and i can't imagine how much bub has grown (although i've grown an awful lot lol).
Who else is going for scans or tests this week????
afm went to a pregnancy pilates/yoga class yesterday mrning and loved it. some great stretches, good gentle strenghth work and some techniques to help in labour. it's pretty exxy but i'll go a few more times and then try to use what i learn here at home.
Murph thanks for the babyzone direct website had a look but for me the postage is pretty exxy. I am after a new pram. I have a fantastic bertini shuttle but it wont take a toddler seat so now i have to get a whole new pram just to put a toddler seat on which he probably wont sit in anyway. At least this and a new nappy bag is all I need to get. Advice on the nappy bag shop around til you find one that is perfect I went through three in the first 12 months until I didnt need it anymore still didnt find one that I liked.
Getting a little ahead of myself here. But anyone in Perth I am about to sell a Bertini shuttle pram.LOL
Hope all is well, have bloods in the morning with a doctors appointment straight after to get referral for OB. Seems silly doesnt it need referral for fertility clinic now need to go back to GP to get a referral for OB who also works with the fertility clinic. Go Figure just lining everyones pockets.
just thought id announce im 30 weeks today! yay! i was soooo over the 20's!!! have a midwife appointment tomorrow to discuss my birthplan then off to see the aneasthetist next tuesday for an appointment to get things all sorted and consent in case a c section is needed. my hospital does this i dont know about everywhere else, saves time signing consent if your in an emergency i guess.
im sooo over REFLUX!!! its sooo bad especially at night, all you 1st trimesters have soooo much to look foward too! and when i drive bubs presses soooo hard on my sternum and ribs i can barely breathe! BUT its sooooo worth it!!! i cant wait! and im FINALLY looking pregnant YAY!!!!
MHB - LOL! Im just entering my 20's! Congrats on 30 wks It is all downhill from here. The countdown begins
Grub - have heard the preggy yoga is good, glad you enjoyed it! Im having my 20 wk scan on Wednesday, REALLY looking forward to it You wont be far off either.
Saph - hope all went well with your appointments this morning. Thinking of you.
Jodes - hello and Welcome Heres to a H & H 8 months! This is a GREAT thread with lots of lovely girls so feel free to ask whatever questions you need.
Murph - Congrats on getting a pram I was going to buy a new one then my DP's sister has one so Im buying that off her which has a toddler seat attachment which Im HOPING I'll need down the track I was looking at the strider, it looks VERY good!
Greenslw - hope your scan went well today. Its very exciting to see the baby as its all surreal until you feel it move.
Hello to everyone else!
AFM, won 2 cots on ebay on the weekend, lol I bidded for one thinking Id get outbidded but no-one else put a bid in so got it for $40 (BARGAIN!) and it came with sheets! The second one looked better so bidded on that too and won it, lol Im going to sand and stain them both and then sell one of them. My DP's sister has some second-hand big items for us that she is selling us for a good price so hopefully we are nearly all set I just have to buy a monitor. Am going to buy the angelcare sound and movement one with the sensor pads (for peace of mind!) Have read alot of good things about it. My 20 wk scan is on Wednesday, cant WAIT! Im yet to feel the baby move as yet. Feeling some thing sometimes but not quite sure if its the baby or just pulling of everything inside so am VERY keen to see it moving on the scan.
Hi everyone,
I have been lying low for while, after my first 5 week scan, I thought I would have to wait until an 8 week scan with all the Drs away at this Amsterdam conference. I couldn't wait and caved and saw a GP for a referral to get a scan done.
Today we had our scan and all looks good and two little heartbeats, TWINS! OMG, I cried, the sacs look the same size, one twin is measuring a little bit smaller ie .63cm v .69cm in length and heart beats are 111 and 120 bpm, I haven't Googled to see if this is ok for 6w5d and probably won't as don't want to stress but just happy that they are still there and ok. I am feeling much better and a bit more relaxed, I see my FS in a week and a half, so looking forward to that already, gosh so many milestones. I am still pinching myself that this could really be happening to me. I am just starting to get some mild nausea for most of the day, but no urge to chuck yet, fingers crossed. In fact I have everything crossed, and I am trying to resist the urge to tell the world.
A special mention to Smithy, thanks my love for thinking of me and checking in on me, hoping you are coping ok with your morning sickness.
Tania, thanks for your lovely welcome, it is so nice to be in here. What a bargain you got with your 2 cots lol, I have had that happen to me too on ebay, it is easy to go overboard in the excitement of bidding. I love ebay, it is amazing the great near new baby stuff they have. I have already scooped out everything I need so I can start comparing.
MHB, congrats on 30 weeks, for me it seems like it has come around so quickly. I can't wait for a baby bump either.
Saph, thinking of you, and praying for you for with your coming scan on Wed, wishing you all the best, your bub is obviously a survivor and there is so many similar stories where all is well.
Grub, I love the idea of pregnancy yoga, can you start at any stage?
Murph, you crack me up too, I am sure you will be popping out before you know it and there will be no mistaking the bump. I don't know if I am lucky or not, but my boobs have already grown a bra size, and feel incredibly firm, like I am a twenty year old with a new boob job. DH is mesmerized and could spend hours drooling and squeezing lol. I am hoping they don't get to much bigger.
Greenslw, hope all goes well with you scan today, I hope you are taking it easy and not working too hard.
Jen, I will be stalking you and reading all your previous posts to understand what happens with twins, so sorry in advance if I ask you endless questions
Neptune, I love the idea of getting a spray tan with a belly, a nice brown belly would look beautiful. I haven't heard anything negative, let us know how you go.
Ella'sMum, nice to see you (virtually) again too, I am taking your advice and trying to enjoy it all and limit my stressing. GL with your 12 weeks scan
Jodes, woohoo, and congratulations to you too. If you are like me, this all seems unreal, but so exciting. Wishing you all the best.
KellyD, I am so glad I am here too. Thanks for the welcome.
Kahlan, any day now, I hope all is well with you and looking forward to your birth announcement.
Kaydee, ditto for my comments to Jen, just curious how many weeks did they set to induce you?
LNB, any news, I hope all is well and you have a beautiful new arrival in your arms.
Hi to Nixon and Nicole S, I hope mummy life is treating you both well, Nic, your post made me cry it was so beautiful.
Bella, congrats on your twin boys, my DH would be in heaven, he really wants boys to pass on the family name. I hope you are well.
Azzrenae, gosh, so many twins on the way. Yes we transferred 2 embies, I can't believe they both took. I will be sure to ask you plenty, thanks for offering.
Mels, thanks so much for your support, I am so excited to be here, hope you are well too.
Farmgirl, not long to go now, we will be finding out gender too, is the earliest at the 20 week scan? Hope you are well.
Janie, thanks for your well wishes, and so glad to hear all is well with you and Jasmine and life is settling into a routine.
Hi to Possums and Sara, thanks for thinking of me and dropping in.
Phew, I hope that is everyone, so sorry if I have missed you, there is some many in here. Thanks so much for all of your well wishes, big hugs to all. xx
thought I'd never do it, nearly went to the dark side of ridiculously expensive Bugaboo, god what was that all about (talk about champagne tastes on beer budget
) Nah, I never could have justified that. what I got is exxy enough but I'm really sure it will be a worthy investment. So I bought the Steelcraft Strider Deluxe through Babyzone direct (thanks Grub and BG for your advice), I saved $100 and even adding postage up here was cheaper than buying it anywhere else. Bargain!
but apparently it's all lost on me so far. Oh well, be careful what I wish for hey?
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