Lise - We have a lot of furniture already, and I had such a ball setting up nursery...Everytime I add to it it still feels very surreal...sometimes I just stand in the middle of the room in awe at everything, and just can't believe a baby will be in there soon!!
Paula - That sounds so cute, I've yet to feel any real definite kicks and it's frustrating!! So glad to hear you and DH get to feel bubs of a morning, that's adorable!
LondonMiss - Woohooo!! Nearly double digits, that's my next milestone that I'm working towards soon too!
Kyra - Wow how exciting!!! I've heard warm baths are good to help too. Gosh that would have been a full on day for you at the clinic/hospital!! C'mon little bubba!!
AFM - We had our April 1st Scan, and turns our McPeanut was a stubborn little thing who was very comfortable down low in the pelvis. We went back 3 times in that day to get a better look hoping bub would move but nooooo. Sonographer THINKS it might be a boy but not sure. But she said bub was healthy and looking great, and to us that's the most important thing. On the good side I got a rescan!! WooT So I go back on the 14th (week today). Can't wait to see my little miracle again.
Smithy the countdown seems to be going very very slow and im ONLY half way!!
LondonMiss YAY on 100 days to go. Down to double digits tomorrow.
kyrawolfe what fantastic news that bub is measuring 3kgs already!! Way to go! Hopefully some of your tricks work and bub will be here to meet you very soon.
Ninah lucky you with your rescan! Nothing better than getting to see your bub again!
Are there anymore scans done in a normal pregnancy after the 20 week scan? Im having a 4D scan done but was wondering if the Obs will send for anymore?
Hey - yes, I was told my next scan would be 36 weeks, which is soooo far away!
Ninah - I'm sure it won't work for everyone, but one absolutely certain way to feel Little Miss G kicking is to lay on my back, propped up with cushions but sort of half way. (Imagine the angle of a reclining princess laying eating grapes being peeled for her ha ha ha) Then I stick my legs out, and sort of shuffle my hips so that they are still and flat and quite wide, then put the soles of my feet together (like the yoga move, if you do it) so my knees are really stuck out (it's not a very attractive position, I will concede!). This results in instant kicks, I wonder if it's giving her maximum space and rotation, or maybe it just makes me relax and concentrate. It also helps if I listen to the radio and not read or do anything else, other than rub cream in my belly. But that might be helping me focus rather than doing anything for her!!!
the midwife told me last night.. drinking or eating something sweet then something cold gets them kicking every time I reckon do that then lay down like LM said
Hello ladies - glad there is a bit more action in here now, it was feeling a bit quiet there for a bit!
lilmisshavachat - gosh you're so close now, so exciting!!! I'll be checking daily to keep an eye out for your BA!
Paula - glad we're not the only ones buying way too many baby clothes! And glad you're feeling some more kicks nowdays! A word of advice regarding your baby furniture - i'm sure it's much better in Sydney but my stuff took 8 weeks to arrive and could have taken up to 12 weeks so might be worth checking out how long the items you like might take just to ensure they arrive in time! As for scans - we've got a 3D one at 28 weeks, but only because our OB offers one then as a 'growth' scan just to confirm that everything is progressing nicely. More likely to make her some extra money...!!!
londonmiss - your trip sounds just lovely, I haven't been out that way yet but i'd like to. I don't think DH and I will get a chance for a babymoon before the chicklet arrives but I guess we've got Canada to look forward to...!
kyra - yes I can't wait for the 30 week mark, it does seem to be going pretty quickly at the moment so i'm sure it will be here before I know it! Glad that the scan showed jelly bean is a good size, what a stressful time for you and DH though. I don't think I know of any other tips, other than bumpy roads and curries
Ninah - you're so organised having your nursery finished already!! Not good that you didn't get to see your little one well during the scan but very nice getting to have another one!! As for movements - I find sitting on the couch with my feet up mostly works, failing that having a cold drink or some chocolate generally does the trick. Or when i'm lying in bed and i'm lying perhaps a little too much on my tummy - she always kicks then!
BOC and smithy - hope things are going well. Can't wait to join you ladies in the next thread
AFM - had a number of different people comment today on how tiny/huge I am. I know it's silly to let their comments get to me but seeing as how I can't really help how big I am I feel like their comments are a criticism of sorts and makes me really cross - why can't they just shut up and say something nice? And these are women with children themselves, surely they remember what it was like???
I'm just sitting at home waiting for DH to come home. We were supposed to finish assembling the baby furniture (we did the cot and change table the other day) but doesn't seem like that will be happening. I'm still feeling so cross towards DH at the moment - I KNOW he has to work long hours but it just seems like i'm the only one he doesn't make a priority. Yesterday he had an email during the day asking him to fill in at indoor cricket with his mates so magically he makes it home in time to get to that, yet when it's just me at home then he takes forever. I'm really tired of being mad at him all the time, but I can't seem to help it. And I try to tell myself that some of you have your DHs working far away and at least mine comes home every night, and it's not like he's out drinking or anything like that, but i'm afraid it doesn't always help.
Anyway, ignore me rambling on, I really just need to get over myself.
but not sure. But she said bub was healthy and looking great, and to us that's the most important thing. On the good side I got a rescan!! WooT So I go back on the 14th (week today). Can't wait to see my little miracle again.
to all you other lovelies! Enjoying reading all your posts and looking forward to seeing you all over in the parenting thread!
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