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Sorry to crash.......Monnie did no one learn from me? LOL! Pack your bags hun! Trust me it's not fun doing it when you're in labour! And mine were half done, and I had a written list to go off. Fortunately I didn't forget anything :) Still, it would have been much easier to have them organised than running around leaking amniotic fluid everywhere :cryinglaugh:. I'm so excited for you hun, not long now WOOHOO!
Thanks Monnie. I'm sure the time will go pretty fast and dh will be home before I know it. Well I did the takeaway thing last night and felt yuk afterwards :doh: Oh well. So I'm having spag bol tonight so that should be better lol. I'm hearing you about the apples, although my thing is mandarines. I can't get enough of these and have to eat more than 1 at a time lol. I hope you've listened to sez too hun on getting those bags packed lol.
Hey Sez and Mako...yep...off to pack my bags now...I promise...really!!!
Sorry I don't have good news, My baby just left me today (or at least I found out today), there was no heart beat when we have the second scan and it must have stopped not long after our 1st scan. I will have D&C tomorrow morning at 7am....
I am trying to be strong ATM and hope soon I will be returning here again to share the journey with your amazing women...
Monnie, hope you will have a event-free birth and everyone else enjoy the precious time of being pregnant!
Oh Bei Bei I'm so sorry huni that this has happened. I'm sending you a great big :hugs:
I wish you all the best for tomorrow and please know that I'll be thinking of you. Please take care of yourself and allow your self time to grieve and heal. Just one more thing, remember nothing you did or didn't do caused this to happen.
Oh Bei Bei...I've posted in your other post...but just wanted to say again how sorry I am for the loss of your beautiful little angel...
I so feel for you chickie...and just hope and pray that you have amazing support around you at this time...
I will be thinking of you tomorrow morning...
Thankyou for your lovely sentiments about the birth...to think of others at this time just shows what an incredibly amazing woman you are...
Take care BeiBei.
Ohhhh this is not great, 3 of the girls I started this journey with have all left me............too depressed.
Beibei, hun, take care babe....... I will miss you girls.
Bei Bei - I am terribly saddened to hear of the loss of your precious bub, I am sending you zillions of hugs. :hug:
I know that one day you will be back here but like Mako said make sure you give yourself time to heal.
Will be thinking of you, take care.
Jo - 27 (treated endo)
Dh - 34
Second chlomid / IUI March 2007 - :bfp:
This is the saddest bit about this thread, hey?
It's so awful...no-one should have to go through these losses...especially after LTTTC...
I hope everyone else is doing okay...
I don't want to be insensitive...but here's a quick update about my Ob. visit last night (we finally went in at 8:40pm!)...
I was hoping to have a definitive answer on how I was going to give birth...but it's now even more confusing...
Still really unclear whether I should have a c/s or VD...I'm so confused!
So everything is still up-in-the-air until next Friday night, when I see the Ob. again...
AHHHHHHHH!!!!
If you're interested in the whole story...it's here....
https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/...657#post845657
Yeh you're right Monnie. It is very sad and unfortunately happens way too often.
I'm so sorry that you are more confused now about the upcoming birth of ziggy. Pleas try to remember that its not how little ziggy arrives thats important. The only important thing is that s/he arrives safely and that you are ok too hun. Take care sweety.
To all you other gorgeous women out there, I hope you and your babies are doing well.
I had a very funny experience yesterday afternoon. I went to get a wax and all bub did while I was there was kick and roll around so much. The lady doing the waxing was laughing so hard that the other lady who works at the salon came in to see what she was laughing at aswell. This lasted for the whole 1/2 hour I was there lol :cryinglaugh:
Ltl Panda...i arrived in the LTTTC, 2WW thread just as you posted your BFP news and left for here, as with BW and Beibei. So now having the fortunate opportunity to come across here myself, it is really heartbreaking to hear their journey's which have been so wonderful and yet so unnecessarily shortened, it's devastating.
BW & BeiBei - my thoughts go out to you, i hope you are both going ok and are surrounded by the support of those special loved ones that have helped you through your journey's so far.
Hi everyone,
Despite the stories of sadness, it's so nice to read through this thread and hear all your stories which reflect so much of how i'm feeling. I'm 7weeks, 4days into my first-ever pregnancy, with my first U/S since BFP happening at the 8week mark next Tuesday...I'm really nervous and i guess a little concerned about the whole internal/vaginal U/S and whether there are any risks with it given the pregnancy is still so new. But at the same time, I can't wait to hear a heartbeat and crazily to some, can't wait to see my belly pop - at least so i can then stop pinching myself...it all just doesn't seem real yet, even despite the m/s, tiredness, nasal congestion, and itchy stomach (do any of you have this, or get it??).
You have all made me feel so much better too about feelings of being unprepared i.e. what i need to do now...DH and I only focused on the TTC, not the once conceived stuff...so now i'm reading frantically and working out What Am I Meant To Do Now????? Public, private, midwife, ob/gyn, maternity leave options, nursery needs, etc etc etc.
But really, it's all so exciting isn't it!! Personally, I'm so in love already, and want to just shout it to the world!
Hey Kimbe
Congratulations and welcome!!!
What great news about your pregnancy!
I had an internal u/s at about 7 weeks...I was assured that it was safe...and here I am at nearly 37 weeks! It was amazing to see the little light flash (the heartbeat!)...surreal and exciting! All the very best on Tuesday.
Yep...I got the tiredness, nasal congestion and some nausea...but fortunately not too bad...
You've got plenty of time to get yourself prepared...it's such a wonderful journey...and each step is an amazing discovery...
Wishing you all the very very best...you shout out loud...it's a wonderful thing to shout about!!!
Hi ladies,
I know all your names of course, but you probably don't know me. I have snuck in here from time to time to read how the LTTTC girls are going with their pgs.
I got my first :bfp: on wednesday. I know it's really really soon (i'm only 4 weeks and 2 days :redface:), but I have decided to be as optimistic as possible for now. It has been a sad time in here, and it feels weird to be bursting with pride and scared out of my mind all at the same time.
We've been TTC for 3 and a half years and done 2 IVF/ICSI cycles and I know that compared to a lot of you i've been pretty lucky.
I'll probably be a bit quiet for a while, until i get used to the idea that we are not TTC anymore and we are actually on our way to having our family.
Thanks for reading my long story and a big :hello: to everyone.
Jo
CONGRATULATIONS and WELCOME Kimbe and Kotare.
It sure is an exciting but yet scary time for you both. However I say enjoy EVERY single moment of your pregnancy as it really is fantastic. Its such an amazing thing to have a little bub growing inside you and no words can describe it. I wish you both all the very best for the next 7 or 8 months ahead. Just know that we are all here for you and will try and help with any of your concerns along the way :)
Kimbe as for the internal u/s I had one of these at 7 and a bit weeks and was assured all would be safe and it was. I'm now 23 weeks and 4 days.It is a natural reaction to be worried about these sorts of things so make sure you let the sonographer know of your concerns hun ;) I wish you all the very best for Tuesday and PLEASE make sure you come in and let us know how it all goes.
Hey Kotare,
So thrilled for you! Congratulations!!! You've overcome so much!
So fantastic...like Mako said, enjoy this wonderful event!
I was the same as you...we announced our pregnancy at 4 weeks and just decided that every day was a bonus and we were just going to enjoy it!!!
And I'm now just over 3 weeks away from meeting Ziggy! Can't quite believe it!
Wishing you all the very best for the 8 month journey ahead!
Thanks Monnie and Mako...am feel slightly better about the pending U/S, and thanks for the warm welcome! I got in and had a look at some of the belly bump photo's and U/S scans and they've helped reduce the nerves about it too.
Kotare, Congratulations :dance: I'm so glad for you!!! It's so great to see another familiar name, I'm only slightly ahead of you, but we told everyone straight away, postive is the best approach i reckon. And the reaction from everyone (once they got over the shock, given they had no idea we were even going IVF) was so fantastic...we've already had to create a 'baby's box' due to little congrat's gifts. This is going to be 1 spoilt babe.
I'm loving this journey...have i said that already?? It's so awesome. Particularly reading that you only have 3 weeks Monnie - you & DH must be a rush with excitment (when you're not tryign to pack!! And Mako, seeing you're over the 1/2 way mark, that's cool, i guess that means your belly has popped and the world knows yay!!!
Hmmm kimbe needs a cracker, nausia coming on!! See you girls.
Well after some terrible news this week it's fantastic to be able to welcome two newbies.
Kotare & Kimbe - so nice to see you guys in here & I wish you all the best for your pg's.
I can certainly understand your feelings of being scared & excited all at the same time.
I am 22wks & I still have my moments when I worry about the bub but you really just have to push those thoughts out of your mind & enjoy this rollarcoaster, (trust me it is).
The time will go sooooooooooooo quickly that you do have to enjoy every day, yes even the awful ones where you feel terrible.
Kimbe - I was like you & couldn't wait to pop just so I could believe I was in fact pg, it didn't take long for me.
I couldn't fit into some of my clothes by 9wks & by 3 months pretty much nothing fitted.
I love looking at my belly & it may sound silly but sometimes I just stand in the mirror after my shower & just look at it. (crazy I know).
Monnie - 3wks to go I can't believe it, everything will work out in the end.
Mako - love your waxing story, my little girl really delights in kicking me too.
Jo - 27 (treated endo)
Dh - 34
Second chlomid / IUI March 2007 - BFP
Thanks everyone for the big warm welcome.
I haven't actually told real life people yet! Except my acupuncturist, and he nearly fell off his chair. DH wants to tell the world, but has agreed that he will try to keep it under his hat as long as possible. A number of his workmates know we were TTC as he had to take time off for IVF - so he is going to have to put them off for a while.
Wow Monnie, you are getting so close. It must be the most amazing thought - meeting Ziggy for the first time. I can't believe that will be us one day, too.
Kimbe - my u/s is at 6 weeks (3rd August), which is quite early i think. The nurse said it's to check 'where' bubs is. I guess they mean in case it's ectopic.
Thanks again for the welcome :hello:
Jo
Yep...3 weeks to go...seems amazing!
I remember when I was the 'new kid on the block' in this thread and being part of all the journeys of those who were ahead of me...now I can't believe I'm the next one up...
Very surreal...very exciting!
Feeling much less confused than yesterday regarding birthing choice...I now know that I'm mentally ready for a c/s if I need to have one...but am also getting myself ready for a VD...if that's possible...
Reading an amazing book called "birthskills" by Juju Sundin and Sarah Murdoch...very empowering...now just hoping I get to put the skills into practice...
It's such a pleasure to be part of this thread...you girls are amazing!
Monnie I'm pleased you are feeling a little less stressed about the birth of ziggy hun. I think its great that you are doing so much research and gathering as much info as possible on your birth options. I have written down the name of the book you mentioned. I may have to get myself a copy.
Monnie Did you get your bag packed hun? Also did you or are you having a baby shower?
I'm having mine at the end of next month and really couldn't be bothered about having it iykwim. I'm hoping I become a bit more interested in it as the time gets a bit closer, that sounds awful doesn't it?
I had a pretty good day today. I went shopping and I finally found a pair of lovely maternity jeans. I'm stoked. They were $70 down to $45 and I also bought a little summer all in one outfit for bub with a cute little whale on the front with a matching hat, was $26 down to $15. So I do have to say that I'm happy with my day. The best part about the jeans is they are adjustable and they only have a little bit of stretchy material on each side and they go under the belly so they really don't look like mat jeans iykwim.
So with Monnie having 3 weeks left does that mean I'm next or is there someone else due before me? I've lost track.
Kimbe I meant to say to you yesterday that if you are thinking of going private, you need to book an OB ASAP as they do book out very fast and you don't want to miss out on your preference. I know of a couple of friends who actually booked 2 or 3 obs and made their choice when the time came a little closer to seeing them. That way they had time to do some research on them.
I hope you are all doing well and huge belly rubs for everyone.
Hey Mako
Well done on the purchases...nothing like a great bargain, hey? I've bought a few baby things off e-bay...really great bargains and great brands too!
Well...here's my confession...I'm about 1/2 packed!!!
Realised I needed to wash all the baby clothes...and then wait for them to dry! So...I hope to finish it up tomorrow! It was such a reality check, seeing the baby's clothes hanging on the line...and ironing them! It was actually really special!
I'm not going to have a baby shower...no real reason, I guess...maybe they are just not my thing...I think they are great...but just not me...iykwim!
Yeah...that book is really worthwhile getting...it's brilliant! My cousin is one of the woman featured in the book and she used the techniques...and they worked amazingly for her...
I agree with Mako, Kimbe...if you are interested in a private Ob...try and book in now...you can always cancel it if you change your mind...you'll need a GP referral to take with you on the first day...
Had a bath tonight...first in my whole pregnancy...so gorgeous...but so funny seeing my belly look like an "island in the ocean"...
Hope everyone else is doing wonderfully!
Welcome Kotare and Kimbe to PALTTTC.
Girls, so much chatter.... I am glad everyone is doing well. monnie, it must have been amazing seeing all the baby clothes ot on the line....so cannot wait to meet my little one.... Not long for you though.
Moko, well done on the bargain purchase. I hope you will have many more years of wearing them (if you know what i mean).... an yes I think you are next.
Well nothing to report on me, other than tomorrow I will have 10 weeks. I cherish every week that goes by.... and pray to god that the little one is healthy and growing.
Nausea is slowing down.... I have my moments but at least I have some relief.
I too went and purchased a couple of loose tops that look like maternity tops, but its just a fashion trend now to be wearing clothing that make you look pregnant.
Kotare and Kimbe, I hope your pregnancies are going all smooth for you, and not causing you any discomfort.
Ohhhh another Monday…. Got to get back to work….
Monnie Well done on getting half packed. How exciting on having ziggys clothes on the line and ironing them.
Is there any reason why you haven't had a bath up to now? I'm just curious as I've been having one maybe twice a week now. I find it so relaxing especially when I've got a really bad headache or back ache. Nothing helps like a nice bubble bath (not too hot though).
I'm like you about the baby shower thing. I really didn't want to have one but MIL and her sister have insisted and dh says I should let them organise it and for me to enjoy it iykwim (1st grand bub for his family). So this is what I'm doing. I kind of felt like I was cheating them out of some enjoyment iykwim.
I went shopping with MIL today and my word she's out of control lol. We went to the shop were the cot is that dh and I have chosen. MIL ordered it and payed the deposit on it aswell. This was not the plan as she is buying the porta cot and pram. Anyway she insisted on doing this. We then went to the shop that has the pram and she laybyed this aswell as an insert thingy and a sun cover. I had to pretty much drag her out of these 2 baby shops as she would have bought even more stuff lol. We also had a lovely lunch at a little coffee shop and I wasn't even allowed to pay for that. Maybe I need to ban her from baby shopping. What do you think?
Panda Good to see you're plodding along nicely. Its good that you are getting a break from the m/s at times.
Hi to all you other gorgeous preggi mums out there. I hope your Monday wasn't too bad.
Wow Mako...I think that is fantastic about your MIL...she is obviously so excited for you guys and loves to share her joy with you through special presents for her special loved ones!
Your baby shower will be fantastic too...sounds like you have a lot of incredibly excited family around you!!! Enjoy it!!! My MIL is incredibly reserved and it's only in the last few weeks that she has actually actively asked about the baby! She's just not the most emotionally effusive person...but deep down...I know she is incredibly supportive...
No reason for not having had any a bath so far...well there is a reason...laziness!!! But after last night, it was so relaxing, I'm sure I will be filling up the tub again soon...
Yay Ltl Panda...25% of the way...a wonderful milestone!!! Are you getting a scan at 12-13 weeks? This was my most amazing scan...just blew us away!
To everyone else..hope you are doing beautifully!
Yeh Monnie my MIL and all dh's side of the family are VERY excited about this baby. Its lovely to have people who are excited for us as my side don't show it anywhere near as much. I guess 1st bub on 1 side and bub # 12 for my side makes a bit of difference although that being said my mum is very happy (she just doesn't show it) like last night I was talking to her on the phone for almost an hour before she asked how my ob appointment went last Wednesday.Mind you I have spoken to her a couple of times inbetween aswell. She just never thinks to ask for some reason :rolleyes:
My Nan however is very very excited and this is her 13th great grand child.
I hope you start to have a few more of those relaxing baths hun. They sure make me feel a whole lot better(especially when dh runs them for me). He has only started doing this since I've been pregnant which I love.
When is your next ob appointment? Is it this Friday?
Kimbe All the best for your U/S tomorrow sweety. I'm sure everything will be just perfect.
Hey Ladies.
I am so jealous of you girls, going shopping and buying things for the very soon arrival of your babies.... and the spoiling that comes with it. MIL's they are great at times.....my MIL is just as wonderful, spoils all of us so much.... My parents on the other hand will have 2 grandchildren in the next year, 5 weeks apart. My sister is 14.5 weeks so yes there is a lot for my parents. We got engaged a few months apart, and we had our wedding a few months apart….And yes she is 4 years younger….just a ripening age of 21.
Well I am due to have my 12 week scan in 2 weeks, very exciting but also very nervous for any bad news. I will pray to God that my little one is in his safe hands.
Girls, I have a belly already, I know I a m bloated too but its pretty big for 10 weeks...I am not a large girl, but the belly is out of control. Does the curvature in your back affect how much you show. My back curves in a fair bit so I thought that might be the reason why.
Yep...my appointment is this coming Friday...7pm! So far the Ob. has been about 2 hours late each time...so I'm guessing that the appointment will be around 9pm!!!
Ltl Panda...that's wonderful about your scan in 2 weeks...you'll be totally amazed at the development that has happened recently...it's quite a miracle!!! It is scarey initially, but just remember as soon as you seen that little baby move, all is going well! And you'll be amazed to see how much they move and yet you can't feel it!!! Totally amazing!
I'm not sure about the back curvature and belly...my back curves in a fair bit too and I did seem to get a belly fairly early...I have found that I've gone through stages where the belly has really grown (out-of-control!) and then calmed down a bit...I think it also all depends where the baby is sitting, where the placenta is, etc...as I've heard people say they have carried very differently for each of their babies...
Kimbe...all the best for tomorrow...
Hi girls,
Well...had the 8 week internal U/S today and wow! I now can see i am pregnant (without having a belly)...little jelly bean is only the length of a finger nail they tell me, but has a healthy heart rate of 171 beats/min. The sonographer pointed out the tiny little limbs that are there, 2 arms and 2 legs (good sign i thought!!) and the "thing" that the baby is feeding off whilst the placenta develops. DH couldn't be with me and was so chuffed when i sms'd the info...then before i had walked in the door he was off the lounge with...no, not "hi babe how was your day?" but "show me the photo show me the photo" It was really nice. Photo is now prime position on the fridge. Not exactly sure when next U/S is but i'd go in once a week if they'd let me! I cant' believe how amazing i thought it was to see my ovaries and the follicles developing on the screen, but now its our son or daughter!
Anyway, just thought i'd let you know all was well and my fears have been settled for now. I think the next U/S is at about 16 weeks but i'm not sure, they weren't exactly clear at the hospital when i rang and the Fertility Centre told me today that i don't need to come back, just let them know when bub is born how everything went with the pregnancy, delivery etc..
Kotare...I was meant to have an earlier U/S like you, but they couldn't fit me in until today, even the Fert Centre were shocked that i was 8 weeks not the usual 7, but they got over it, i certainly didn't care! Have you got any of the m/s or other yucky symptoms yet?? Mine hit me properly at about 6.5 weeks - i think i jinx'd myself though, i had a party to go to and i really wasn't in the mood for all the driving and being surrounded by drinkers and possible smokers, so i told my girlfriend i was having m/s symptoms and wouldn't make it - 2 days later they hit for real! Bugger!
Monnie and Mako, the baths sound wonderful, and so very tempting! I'm gonna hold off but once this jelly bean has formed the placenta and passed the 1st trimester - bathtime here i come!
Anyway, dinner is cooking and i'm feeling ok enough to deal with the smells tonight, so should be helping!
Happy healthy :bellyrubs: for you all!
Hey Kimbe...that's so wonderful! So thrilled that you saw you little 'jellybean'...
Our 7 week u/s picture still has pride of place on the fridge! Nothing like seeing that little beating heart...
Hope the m/s doesn't cause to many problems for you...
hi girls
I have finally graduated into here from the LTAC forum!!!
Who hooo!!!
just wanted to say hello and introduce myself!!!
I have been trying to crack in this forum for 4 years and so wrapped to be finally here
Just found out Monday that i am pg after a successfull natural thaw cycle
my embie went in as a day 2, 10 cell and is making its presence know allready!!
odette
Welcome Odette!!!!
Nothing like a PALTTC-er!!!
Wishing you the most wonderful pregnancy...and looking forward to sharing it with you!
Take care!
Odette Congratulations on your pregnancy and welcome to this great thread.I wish you all the very best for the next 9 months.
Kimbe YAY on a fantastic scan hun. It sure is a great feeling to see your little bub nice and happy in there. I have to admit that I still look at all my pics from my scans and get sooo excited. You can now try and relax a little now and I hope the m/s isn't too bad for you although it can be very reassuring for you too.
Monnie I hope your ob isn't running too late on Friday night for you hun. I always make my appointments for around 9 in the morning if I can of if for some reason I can't I always call them before I go so I don't have to sit and wait so long.
Well I went to work this arv and the kids were all good. It makes it so much more enjoyable when they behave themselves lol. I was talking to a couple of the mums there and they now know that I'm pregnant( they didn't know until now as I was always in the pool when they left and now I finish earlier they could see my belly). It sure is amazing what some people will tell you. One mum told me the full story of her IVF journey and all the details of the birth of her now 5 year old.
I'm looking forward to Thursday as dh comes home then. I'll be driving down to Sydney to pick him up and can't wait. I haven't spoken to him since last Tuesday. I bet he's having a great time and he probably hasn't even thought of me lol.
Big Hello to everyone. I hope you are all ok.
Yay Odette. Very happy for you. :happyforyou: I'm peeking in here too, but i'm cautious at the same time.
I am very excited about becoming a fully fledged PALTTTC'er - i think i will feel this way more after my scan. I'm glad yours went well Kimbe. I only just realised it's an internal one. That's OK though - like you say - this time i'll be looking at my baby's heartbeat...not counting follies :D
I still feel like normal old boring me - no changes yet. That's OK - in some ways pg symptoms would make it feel more real, but i am grateful that i still feel really good.
I love reading your posts Monnie and Mako. I just know it's going to be me soon. Pretty soon i'll be bombarding you with questions, I'm sure!
Jo
Odette - A huge welcome to you, so happy that you are joining us!!!
Kimbe - Congrats on your scan going well, it is truely a miracle isn't it?
Monnie & Mako - Baby showers, hmm not really my thing either but a friend of mine has said she is organising one for me & because I know she really will organise everything I can just go along & enjoy so I am getting excited about it.
It wont be until I finish work though so a couple of months away.
I have never actually been to one, has anyone else?
Well our little girl is kicking so much now, I have a cute little story about when we were in bed the other night.
I had my legs tucked up & dh had hand on tummy to feel her kick & when she started she just didn't stop, she was really going nuts.
Anyway dh in the most serious voice said 'I don't think she likes that position very much!'
I was like but I'm comfy.
Anyway a few more seconds passed with a few more kicks & then he said 'no I really think you're going to have to move!'
So I had to move, so already I think she's daddy's little girl & my ranking as number 1 priority has gone way down.
I really do think it's cute though.
Jo - 27 (treated endo)
Dh - 34
Second chlomid / IUI March 2007 - :bfp:
Jo...that is very cute...I find the same thing...get in a comfy position and then Ziggy "suggests I move!"
Yeah...I've been to a few baby showers...I must admit, they were a little tough for me, mainly as we were LTTTC at the time...but they do look like they can be fun...and lots of presents too!!!
I'm finding it hard to figure out if Ziggy is moving or if I'm getting BH now...it's really tight in there now...so I feel these real tightenings but not sure what they are! Very exciting though!
Can't wait for your scan Kotare...know what you mean about the scans...after so many scans that were searching for 'fibroids', it's so nice having scans that are showing us our baby!
Oh...and I finished packing my bag today...well my hospital bag (suitcase!!!)...still not sure whether I will need a labour bag...but am starting to think about it...bought some stress balls for labour the other day...based upon that book I'm reading (birthskills)
Hope everyone else is doing fantastically...
Congratulations on the wonderful 8 week scan Kimbe. My pic is with me all the time. I keep it in my diary to take a glimpse once in a while.
Odette, congratulations and welcome. Wishing you a wonderful pregnancy.
Kotare, I too love reading posts from Mako and Monnie, and yes, soon we too will be getting all sort of questions.....all part of growing a bigger belly.
DJTTC, maybe she will be in to soccer or dance.....she does not sound lazy to me....good luck trying to keep her still when she is growing up.
Monnnie, not long now, very exciting. You have your bag all packed and ready to go... woh ho.
Monnie YAY on finishing your bag hun. I think from what you've described, you are definatley having BH. Have you organised someone to do your birth announcement???? I know I suggest getting your bags packed and now I'm talking B/A's. But time is moving along and we really don't want to be left here wondering lol :D
Jo I know what you mean about lots of movements now. My little boy is just on the go all the time lol. I have to admit that I do love it though ;) That is so sweet of your dh making you move so your little girl is comfy lol.
Its lovely of your friend wanting to organise your baby shower. I so did not want one(and really still don't) but am going along with it for everyone else. I'm sure I'll have a good time though. I wrote out my guest list last night and it soon got up to 35 people lol. I'm sure a few won't be able to make it though, but really it will be nice to catch up with everyone.
Panda and Kotare Feel free to ask any questions you have along the way. That's what this place is all about. I'd be lost if I didn't have bb to come to and ask my q's.
Hi to Sazz, Sammi, Odette, Keen and anyone else I have missed. I hope you are all doing ok.
Well I'm excited now as I just spoke to dh for the 1st time since Tuesday last week. I can't wait to see him tomorrow. He told me he had a good holiday but was looking forward to coming home. He also told me that he bought me all these body butters and moisturisers and lotions and stuff from Fiji. I think I'll be putting these to good use as my skin is soooooo dry these days.
Yay Mako...DH home tomorrow!!! That must feel great! Ohhh...the body butters sound fantastic!!! I've gone through so many tubs of Body Shop's body butter already this pregnancy...
Yeah...Sez (sezjm) is doing my B/A...so DH will sms her when it all happens and she'll post it...I can't believe we are talking b/a's either...very surreal!!!
Hope you are doing wonderfully...
Odette - congrat's on the BFP, you must be so happy. Welcome!!
Monnie - Am impressed with the whole bag packing enterprise...though slightly perplexed - what is a labour bag??????? Don't I just take clothes & personals for jelly bean and I and the hospital does the rest? That's pretty cool but, that you're so very close now.
Mako - you sound so fantastic. That DH has been away and now he's on his way back. My DH wont be planning any trips away, work or holidays if i have anything to do with it! I'm gonna need him, i mean, there's going to be baths to run, meals to prepare, washing to do hehehehe poor DH, he does it all already. I'm glad your man's home to you and ziggy, he sounds ultra sensitive bringing the body butters
Ltl Panda - it's kinda nice that you're a few weeks ahead of me cause you'll do things, then ease my fears when i go for them 2-3weeks later! i.e. Sounds like your 12 week scans a little nerve racking. I saw my GP for the first time today since finishing with FC and he gave me referrals for it. No matter what, me and jelly bean are together, but if there's any genetic prob's, i'd like to be prepared and do some in advance reading iygwim.
Kotare - feeling like 'boring old you' is a good thing. From what others have said my m/s is only very mild but I don't wish it on anyone. It effects meal times, cooking ability (smells, yuck!) and lots of other general things it's frustrating. I am accustomed now though to not go anywhere without my tupperware container of salada biscuits and each night when i go to bed, a pre-opened fruit cup with spoon and the biscuits come with me. I've even become accustomed to sitting in bed, in the darkness of 3am and eating/slurping the fruit cup so i can get back to sleep (which is really quite funny, particularly the 1st time DH woke up and could hear me slurping away, he wasn't sure what i was doing, though at that stage, i wasn't quite sure either!)
DJTTC - love your story of your little girl and DH, that's one to write down for her 21st i say, just so she remembers she was Daddy's ltl girl even before she entered the world. Sounds like your pregnancy is going well for you - how many weeks are you??
Kimbe...a labour bag is all of those little things you want to take in with you to the labour room...
Things like:
snacks, energy drinks, heat packs, electric oil burner, aromatherapy oils, bathers, camera, etc.
I'm sure it's not essential...but saves taking a whole suitcase with you into the labour room...
You poor thing with the morning sickness and fruit cups!!!
Maybe I should have some fruit cups next to the bed for sustenance for all my nightly toilet visits!!! I'm now averaging 3-4 visits a night...like I've heard...it gets you ready for the baby!!!