I have been MIA for quiet a while now and have been meaning to jump back into this tread for a couple of weeks. Firstly a huge congratulations to the ladies who have babies over the last 6 weeks or so!! I hope you have been enjoying those precious few weeks. Also, congratulations and a big welcome to all the new ladies who have recently celebrated their BFPs!!
Life has been a bit hectic at my end, I dropped out of the thread the week or so before we headed off on our baby moon. All available computing time was spent on last minute trip plans. We had a fantastic time in Japan. Such a clean and efficient country, and the Japanese were so friendly and helpful. Travelling pregnant was a little tough... hubbie carried the bags but the feet still hurt by the afternoon. I really missed a glass of wine with dinner...normally it doesn't bother me but it is so much tougher when you are on holidays and dinning out every night. We have slowly been getting back into the swing of things and getting organised for the bub since we got back... I can't believe it is now under 8 weeks to go!
It will take me a little while to catch up and get to know the newbies, although I have seen Lise and Wishes who and they have filled me in on a few of the going on in here.
Lise - hope you are feeling better tomorrow. I will give you a call then. It must be a bit of a shock, although better now than when your bundle arrives...... everything will no doubt fall into place between now and then xox
Miss K, I am getting used to the bed rest - and it's not too bad now that my FS said I could move downstairs to the lounge and also sit behind a computer and even go out once a week if mum can take me to the shopping centre in a wheelchair. Oh, the things I now look forward to! Hee hee. I love our new place. Just frustrating that I can't get in and put everything away where I want it to be and tidy it up, give it a woman's touch. My DH has boxes everywhere and has this amazing knack for leaving them right in the most obvious path! What the? Good news for you about the placenta placement and being able to feel the bub kicking soon!
Lise, sorry to hear that they messed up the gender. Any chance you can take back the girls clothes already bought? Not that I'm sure that is what is top of mind, as you said you had bonded to the idea of having a girl. Hope you're doing okay.
AFM, I am really peeved about my private health insurance. I am going to try to clear things up tomorrow when mum takes me to Medibank Private. I have been insured on what I thought was top-level for about 2 years, but because I am on a single membership and my fiance has his own insurance, if I have more than one child (god willing, my twins will be born H&H) then the second child is not covered, as I suppose it is technically considered a family and not single insurance. Honestly, why did they think I upgraded to cover pregnancy if the child is not covered once born - or if you are having multiples. It's such a rip-off this private health insurance. If we're not covered for this because they say it's pre-existing or something, I am going to go right off tomorrow after all the money we've been paying. My DH wanted to join us up on the one fund a little while ago but I had really good benefits for extras and things. Man, I am so annoyed!
Oh Lise you poor thing! Hope you are feeling a little brighter today. I know it's not the same but can I tell you, as someone who was dead-set certain they were having a girl (even though it was unconfirmed) I was a little shocked for oh about 5 mins when I found out (after I came out of my drug-induced stupor that is) but now you know what? I'm GLAD I have a little boy, he is so beautiful that it doesn't even matter anymore. He is healthy and he is here in my arms and that's all that matters. And as someone said to me, boys always look after their mums! I know you must feel crushed though, but hopefully you will have the strength to get past this one.
Renee: fellow Novocastrian! Which Ob are you seeing? I saw Jillian Spilsbury and she was AMAZING! Can't rave enough about her. Will you be delivering at Newcastle Private? If so PM me if you want any info!
Hello, I know what you mean Brunette. My DH works for an insurance company (that doesn't do health insurance) and he is mystified how they manage to sell products that are basically useless - they don't cover precisely the sort of thing you want them for, but give you absolutely pointless "freebies" like massage or acupuncture, for which it would be massively cheaper to buy directly yourself. But I'm obviously British and a bit dim so can't understand the whole medicare + insurance thing....
I am most miffed, I have just realised that everyone on this blog is meeting up and seeing each other... am I the only sad git sat here on my own???
I've been on the LTTTC thread for the past month, and am another one who just today found out that I've gotten my BFP on my first round of IVF! I can totally feel the guilt some of you were mentioning (sorry -- I just read through the whole thread so I'd be up-to-date) because I felt pretty bad giving my news in the LTTTC threads after not being on them for so long (although we'd been trying naturally for the past 6 years so it's not like I'm *that* lucky).
Anyway, first just wanted to say "hi" to those of you I recognize from the other threads (Glenny, Brunette, CK77, Renee) and to those of you I'm "meeting" for the first time. I hope you don't mind my joining your group.
Secondly, I know literally nothing about pregnancy since, after so many years of disappointment, I've made a policy not to read any pregnancy books until actually expecting. (I guess it's time to finally go out and buy "What to Expect When You're Expecting"!) So can any of you please let me know how my beta level (260 at 16 dpo) stacks up? The nurse said it was good, but I'd love some reassurance. I have a follow-up BT in a week then my 1st scan in 2 weeks. I can't wait -- it will really be good to see a heartbeat and make this more real.
Lise~ CONGRATULATIONS on finding out your having a little boy.It might take some time for you to readjust but nevertheless this is still great news.I know you were bonding with a little girl.I am sure i would feel the same.It must be a shock for you but i KNOW in time,you will be soooo close to your little guy.He will just melt your heart,especially when you see his little face.It makes me wonder whether finding out the sex is a good idea after all? At the end of the day,we are all in here because we so desperately wanted a baby and that is what we are blessed with...finally.Your little man obviously has a sense of humour,playing tricks of hide n seek the willy with you.He is just keeping you intrigued.I do hope you feel a bit better.xxxxxx
Hello Londonmiss and congrats to the newcomers!!
CONGRATULATIONS KYRA on the birth of your baby son,TRISTAN.:itsaboy:
I cant wait to see some pics on FB.
AFM i have been lurking but mostly keeping updates with most on FB
( We can share pics )
I am doing well.I have started my ante natal classes at st george private which are fun to look forward to each monday.DH is very intrigued by it all. Im feeling Peanut hiccough quite often now.Yesterday she must have had her head near my pubic bone because of the constant twitch i could feel.I think she is lying across my uterus.I can see and feel bony bumps move across my belly and its so much fun.I cant believe i only have 12 weeks to go.Im getting a bit impatient now.I want to hold her and see her.
We have the cot replaced so DH put it up lastnight for me.Just need to get started on putting things in its place before i get too 'blimpy'.LOL
Well hoping everyone is doing well.
Belly rubs to all.
LondonMiss great job on the list. It sure is getting bigger all the time which is excellent news for all us LTTTC's. CK77 hope your having a great time away despite the no holiday sex.. Brunette glad the scan went well and both bubs are growing nicely. I agree with private health insurance being a total rip off. It always seems to be going up. But what can you do? If you want to be in a private hospital with your own dr, you must pay up. lise glad you are doing much better. Shopping for that fabulous wardrobe was definitely the right thing to do MissK the constant peeing continues hun so enjoy.. haha.. Thats excellent that you will be feeling bub early. Its the most amazing feeling ever. mitf great to hear you had a good time in Japan. 8 weeks, wow not long at all!! Very exciting. Renee glad you are happy with your new dr and that you got to see your "blob".. haha.. so very magical indeed. Wantbaby#2 great to hear you got the cot replaced. Definitely time to start putting things away. Im so excited to start but will prob wait till after the 30 week mark also.
Big welcome to KitKat72 and Sonya! I absolutely love seeing new people move over from the LTTTC thread!! Hope you both have fantastic pregnancies.
Not much to report on my end. Have moved our 4D scan to a week earlier. I am so impatient! So now we will be seeing Tiana on the 22nd of May. One more week
fellow Novocastrian! Which Ob are you seeing? I saw Jillian Spilsbury and she was AMAZING! Can't rave enough about her. Will you be delivering at Newcastle Private? If so PM me if you want any info!
to all you other lovely babymamas!
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