Congrats on the girl it seems like everyone is having a girls latley :)
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Congrats on the girl it seems like everyone is having a girls latley :)
JennaJayen: Congrats on your baby girl!
Tegam: I have a lot of red clothes, awesome colour!
Dory: I like the cat tips, DH and I are looking at a basinette that has a full cover over the top in case George gets too curious.
Wow, I can't remember much more. Ummm. Oh!
Forshelby: Pfft at DP for the comments about housework! Your doing more work lying down than he could do in a whole week of work, one of my friends told me she screamed at her DH ''I'm making baby eyelashes! Leave me alone!'' I thought that was pretty cool :) I too find myself in a 50's time warp. There's been a few times when DH has come home and I've just finished a batch of cookies and he'll be at the table with cookies and milk and I'll be thinking ''who the hell are we?'' LOL! So far I've felt no inclination to vacuum in heels.
Reet: Hmm, I'm in 2 minds about this, one - you do what you want honey :) two - sometimes, we get stuck in a headspace of anxiety that's not useful or helpul. As long as dopplering is useful/helpful tis all good, but if it becomes a source of stress in itself, then it's no good and maybe you could replace it with something else, like reading a book to your bubba.
Sunshine and stars: Oof, the politics! Hope it all goes well!
Audax: Getting close honey! Woop woop!
I really hope I didn't mix up who said what!
AFM, all going well, Tiger's still bouncy and happy and we have a midwife appt this afternoon. Got a stash of MCN's and clothes, but his room is full of boxes - not so great as a newborn but when he's a toddler he'll freaking love it :) Hoping to have everything finished by the end of November, we have furniture kindly donated from friends, just gotta pick it up! Birth classes start next monday and DH has promised to read the birth skills book. Still freaking out about birth. Deep breaths!
Reet - Men! Try to ignore his comments, and if he gets really stroppy, just tell him if it bothers him that much he knows where the cleaning products are, lol. I can understand how he would worry about what you're eating and drinking........ but seriously, it's your body. Perhaps remind him of that. Ask him if he could give up everything he enjoyed for 9 months (or longer including ttc). There's no need for him to freak out over a coffee or a sushi roll, honestly. You know what you're doing, and your baby is growing beautifully so tell him to cram a sushi roll in his noise-hole. LOL.
Angelfish - I always used to say DP got his man-period once a month. Thankfully it's less frequent now. Perhaps it's man-opause? :rofl: You're in a tough situation with the kids...... especially if you two aren't on the same page about it all. Is there any kind of middle ground you could try to find?
Ferrals - Your DH sounds wonderful..... Excuse me while I print this out to show DP, lol.
Tegam - Hooray for another 2 weeks! :) And for baby being head down. What a well behaved bubby you've got in there!
Sunshine - I can understand the guilty feeling, but I think dory said it best. You're doing something way more important. Good luck with the mat. leave negotiations!
Dory - I love the idea of the travel cage in the nursery doorway.... DP thought it was brilliant too. Will definitely try that one out! I think I'll be getting one of those mesh things too just for added safety, and it guards against creepy crawlies, too. I felt really bad when DP criticized me about my lack of activity lately...... but I don't think he understands how draining pregnancy can be. I just get so tired and I'm starting to have back pain. It also doesn't help that I can't find a comfortable position to sleep in, or that I can't just stretch out on my back on the lounge. My hips are paying the price. Just wait till I get to 30weeks plus! Arrrgggg..... I might try reminding him that growing a baby is more important than the dishes... not sure how that will go down but I'll say it in my most sweet soft toned diplomatic voice hehe. Thanks for the great advice as always :)
Jenna - Don't you hate crap service?? Ughh. Congrats on having a little girl! Hooray for no dangly bits, lol. I've seen a lot of great purple outfits but since we aren't finding out the sex, I have to refrain. Get yourself some cute black singlets and put them on with little purple pants or something. HOW CUTE! I love that they have more than just pastels now. I saw an orange onesie, and a red one... plus a heap of other bright lovely colours. :) Enjoy your shopping spree!
Kit - LOL, so you could say your kitty is curious george? I'm looking for a bassinette like that too. I'm so glad I'm not alone here in this 50's timewarp, hehe. I find on DP's days off, I make him lunch and coffees and serve him like some kind of maid! It's crazy, I just can't control the urge to be all housewifey! When he's here, that is. hehe. I will tell DP I'm growing various baby bits and to leave me alone next time, how funny. Can't believe you've got your antenatal classes coming up... time flies! I'm still waiting for my DP to even go NEAR the bloody books I've asked him to read. Come to think of it, I'm getting rather annoyed about that.
AFM - I have a couple of things on my mind. Firstly, I can feel baby kicking from the outside. I told DP this, and he rubs my belly here and there, but doesn't seem the slightest bit interested in actually waiting to feel kicks. He's tired from work, blah blah the excuses annoy me. I'm starting to feel a little bit like he doesn't want to feel it... or doesn't have the patience to sit with his hand on my belly when he could keep his hands busy with his XBOX controller. *sigh* I swear that thing is going in the frigging garbage once bubs arrives. Also he hasn't read the books he's meant to, and just seems really clueless about the whole thing. How's he going to support me in labour if he doesn't know what to do? I can picture him 'motivating me' by getting cranky! "Don't cry, just push!!!!!!!!" There are times where it helps me for him to be hard on me, but this is not going to be one of those times! He's a bit of a 'fly by the seat of your pants' kind of guy. Only it's the seat of my pants I'm worried about, lol. Ah well, I guess I should get started typing out all the good parts of the books I wanted him to read as I promised, and highlighting the best bits. If he doesn't read it maybe I can shred it and mix it into his dinner. LOL
In other news, I've got my appointment to talk about which hospital I'm going to give birth in today, but I really don't know what to expect or what the heck is going on. I get the feeling it's going to be a very long, very boring appointment where I walk away with as little knowledge as I have now.
I have to go and move away from the dog now........... he's dropping bombs in his sleep. LOL
Forshelby - I soooo know how you feel about the labour support person not swotting up. I am not sure that my DH ever read a book, and he loves to read. I used to just start reading important bits out to him. He did watch a DVD with me though called Being Dad 1 and 2, and he did watch some of that show on SBS "One born every minute"...
When I went into labour with Amelia, I had very little clue and DH even less. The middie and obs really helped us both through. I honestly think that your DP will step up to the plate when you need him to. DH did for me, for each of our children. But having said that - there's no need to cut him some slack now. Show no mercy!
Growing a bubs is very very tiring. I can't believe just how much energy I have now, compared to the preg.
KIT - god to hear little TiGGR is going well! Look at you - almost at the big 30... that is such a milestone. Good to hear George is curious.... that's a nickname we have for one of ours... curious george.
The whole 1950's time warp happens here sometimes too - but not as much as during the preg - if Hannah is feeding or unsettled she takes priority, so DH has had to cook a few nights and then also take over from me when I am too tired. I thought myself pretty impressive the other night - dinner was in the oven, table set, Hannah asleep.... then for some reason Hannah woke up unexpectedly about 45 mins after she went to sleep and then ensued a couple of hours or so of feeding/settling... so much for a quiet dinner together. Tonight? I have prepped dinner and Hannah is asleep now ( after not sleeping since about midday....) but will see what happens. I am learning not to make to many plans with stuff like this, as little Bear often just says "that won't do" and changes my best laid plans anyway.
Had to laugh at the concept of vacuuming in heels - I am still saying, and DH agrees, that until the 6 week check, no heavy lifting for me - so no vacuuming! Only a week more of that excuse unless I can get the obs to put a moratorium on it. Maybe then I will try it? Might have to find myself a little gingham apron too?
AFM - loving this parenting caper. It can be tough and I have found I have a low frustration threshold, but I am learning to manage that. It seems I have an infection in my wound :( Started some antibiotics today which I hope clears it up.
Bellyrubs and take care of those precious little ones inside and yourselves.
LOL. I reckon you should hide the xbx controller by sitting on it so he has to feel your bumpy bubs.
God i relise just how lucky i am my ex husband was always on the playstation or fishing he really had nothing to do with our 3 boys unless he felt like it and wasnt even with me when i went to hospital to be induced with our 1st baby i worked 3 jobs while he sat on the dole.
Maybe thats one of the reasons i divorced him.
My DH the love of my life has not missed a single appt or u/s he was there for my cvs and amnio he held my hand and moddy coddled me for days afterwards he hops into bed every night and kisses my belly and says hows my girls he is so careing and just really loves taking care of me but i also spoil him i do 90% of the housework and spoil him to he helps when he is not working and i am i will come home to mopped floors and kids uniforms ironed and their lunches packed i think he truely loves being a dad to my 3 boys and he is going to be a fantastic father when our girl gets here.
He does have a down side he has an impulsive temper and that is why he knocked some drunk out at work he will not take sh#t from anyone they p#ss him off he will sort them out he has gone to anger managment and is a lot better with controling himself until he gets the odd hooligan.
He does not show his temper at home i wont allow it around my kids so he walks away when he gets p#ssed off at home so i supose we all have our faults but i can tell you some days i still pinch myself and cant believe i have found him he is my life and after 4 years he has not wavered in his effection for me I AM SO LUCKY.
AFM-I have my morph scan tomorrow looking forward to seeing our girl again.
Dory - It helps to know your DH was helpful to you during your labours. The midwives gave me a dvd in my 'goodie bag' yesterday and DP got a little bit excited when he saw that. I hope he'll actually watch it with me, maybe then he can get out of reading the books lol. I hope the ab's clear up your infection, ouchie!
Ferrals - OMG, your EXH sounds like my ex. First guy I was truly serious with, and lived with....... and I worked while he sat on the dole, and partied with his friends. Sounds like you had a thousand reasons to divorce him, lol. Your DH now sounds so lovely. I think all men can be a bit hot-headed. My DP was.... angry when we met. Yay for your morph scan! :)
AFM - DP finally felt bubby move last night! He was rubbing my feet on the couch and I said 'bubby's kicking!' luckily he was close enough to put his hand on my belly before the kicking stopped. He looked at me and said "I think I felt something!" Then there was another little flutter and he smiled. :) So nice for him to finally be able to share that moment with me, instead of me hogging all the fluttery feelings hehe. My appointment with the midwives went well yesterday, except for some reason part of my bloods were incomplete......... (DON'T ASK ME HOW i'M CRANKY!) and I had to go and have them done at the hospital straight after. I'm really getting over small things being stuffed up during this pg. I know they're only small, but there have been quite a few mistakes, and I wonder if this sh** happens to everyone or if I'm just unlucky. Anyway my goodie bag was jam packed full of reading material etc, I'm exhausted just looking at it. :)
Better get off the computer and start cleaning up the baby's room as I promised DP. *hyperventilates* It's such a mess, so overwhelming.....
DORY!! Definitely go the gingham apron :) Maybe break out the red lipstick? LOL! George got his name because he's incredibly curious, the day we took him home he fell in the toilet a few times. DH thought he was broken and wanted a new cat, I thought he was adorable :) (he is adorable, we both think so now). I'm so glad to hear you have more energy now, it feels like I've been tired forever and I can't really remember how to get through a day without a nana nap! Miss Hannah Bear sounds goregous, glad she's keeping you on your toes :) I'm glad your enjoying the practical side to parenting as well as being an emotional/spiritual parent for 2 years (does that make sense? I don't wanna forget Amelia, Sophie or Nicholas!) 10 weeks still feels like aaaggggeeeess away, and everyone keeps telling me how much bigger I'm going to get. I'm thinking about sewing giant satin patches on all of my clothes so it's easier to swivel around (not a good look?). DH tells me I grunt in my sleep when I roll over. Hot.
Forshelby: Yeah I worry a little about the labour support person thing, I'm more worried about the labouring at home bit, cos my folks will probably be staying with us and my Dad is entirely capable of asking me to labour quietly so he can sleep a bit longer. Either that or deciding that he'll help me and fussing about. My Dad + Girl stuff = Disaster. So I'm hoping labour won't stall or anything! I might give him the job of double checking all the bags. My DH also doesn't take every opportunity to feel Tiger kick, in the beginning we would watch TV with his hand on my belly at night so he felt everything I did. But now I'll tell him he's kicking and sometimes he's like ''that's nice''. Meh. DH and Tiger do play a game where DH pokes Tiger and Tiger kicks him a few seconds later, so they have that.
Ferrals: YAY for seeing your little girl again! Your DH sounds lovely :)
AFM, 30 week appt went well yesterday, Tiger's heartbeat all good, measuring on dates. I got into trouble though, I've still been using my stomach muscles a fair bit, and they're separating :( So I got a lecture about how everything is meant to take 3 times as long and involve at least 2 position changes (LMAO! Read that sentence back!! The hormones from second tri still haven't left the building, lol!) Anyway....have to learn to move like a pregnant woman and not just haul myself about. Also, and this is a bit sad, the first thing the midwife told me about was the importance of monitoring movements and the risks if the baby stops moving - so I was almost in tears. And now I need to get it out of my head. Stupid never quite leaving fear!
hello ladies.....i cant believe i can finally join this thread after 4mths of trying after my miscarriage...i know some of you. Hello lovely ladies...i am on holidays and arrived yesterday and i am 11 dpo today and i tested yesterday and low and behold i got a second line......im in complete shock.....i will try and catch up on all ur posts....so hello and look forward to talking to everyone....i had an obs appointment in two weeks to get my blood results and find out what was going on....... i will be going there pregnant..so over the moon....i think knowing i was going to dr.s relaxed me enought to get pregnant...hopefully he can check up on me and make sure things are alright and i will have an app at 9 weeks....
Hi ladies not up for persies sorry.
I will say congratz melster.
I had my scan and our girl is perfect in every way spot on with growth she is beautiful.
The not so good news is i have a complete placenta previa it totally covers my cervix the middle of the placenta is right over the cervix opening so the chances of it moving and having a natural birth are really low the u/s tech said she doesnt think it will move enough and said i will have to have a c section.
But i am happy my girl is ok just a little concerned about bleeding or hemoraging i have to see the doctor on the 18th and have lots of scans to keep an eye on it.
Melstar welcome and CONGRATULATIONS
fERRALS GREAt news on your beautiful princess been perfect. Shame the placenta is in the road of her coming out vaginally. There is a slightl chance it will move enough but if not she will be beautiful and healthy when she comes out the sunroof. Of to swimming BBL
Ferrals - awesome news on your scan... how are you feeling? Don't worry about the PP - although I know it's disappointing not to get a vag delivery. But you get a nice smiley face instead.
Mildez - LMAO at the sunroof - I am going to start using that one.
Kit - too funny about George. Sorry about the MW making your fear levels worse... well intentioned but something you just didn't need to hear. I am hoping oyu get the HB of your dreams too - it can happen. :)
Forshelby - I am so glad DP got to join in the fun -maybe it will help him feel more connected to the preg now?
Melstar - congrats on your BFP - now the crazy emotional rollercoaster begins. GL with the next step... wishing you a sane and healthy preg.
Got to run, better go keep DH company rather than chatting to the gals... belly rubs. Oh will try and get a photo on my sig by the end of the weekend! yay.
Sorry no time to reply, worked in SCN today so cute to be with ones smaller than the little thing im lugging around!
Ferrals...sorry about the PP, sad to have to have a CS after 3 NVBs but its better to know now and an elective CS is so much easier than an emergency! Just think it will probably be at 37-38weeks too JIC so thats only 18weeks away!!!!
31weeks today! Yippy
Melstar-- Welcome and congrats!
Ferrals-- It's good that they know, what's what, IMHO... She'll be coming out smiling and you will be kept safe!
Kitfaerie-- Thanks for the heads-up about the stomach muscle use; I would have never considered that. How are pregnant ladies supposed to move? I don't know the "positions"-- LOL! I am probably going to stretch all the wrong parts, knowing me. Hope this doesn't cause any more worry for you.
Mildez-- LOVED the sunroof comment!
Hey, Ladies, send me your good wishes and prayers. I've got an ob-gyn appointment early this am-- hubby is still snoring away-- I hope everything goes well-- It's my mid-pregnancy appointment. I really hope that I get some good info about childbirth classes and next steps...cause I am feeling a little behind and a little worried that I am way too unprepared for our little one! Yikes! Anyway-- I just hope everything in there is okay. I don't even know if they will do a scan, cause I had one around 18 weeks-- unless it is protocol....
Peace and belly rubs to all.
thanks ladies..
hey forshelby. reet. dory.......i cant believe im finally in this section.......im sure once the shock setsin then so will the worry....although because it feels like more when i had dd....i feel that im already heading in the right direction....because with the mc i didnt feel half the symptoms i have now....and i think deep down i feel it will be ok....or im praying anyways.....
i have been reading the posts trying to catch on and meet the new people....
im on holiday so i will post when i can....
i was up all night last night....i just couldnt sleep so hopefully ill have a better night tonight..........
Hi Girls!
Firstly a big CONGRATULATIONS to Melster!!! Woohoo!! Wat a fantastic holiday ur going to have! Whats good is u are away so all u can do is relax.. u dont have to worry about organising drs appointments and wanting time to fly so u can get a u/s. etc. How exciting!!! Now rest up and enjoy urself.
Kit- Awww pity the midwife had to say that :( just shows me once again the worrying really does never end! Im sure ur going to be fine tho.. are u getting regular movements?? Thanks for ur advice re. doppler too.. i totally agree with everything u said.. i am starting pg yoga next week.. apparently it will help me to trust that my body will do the right thing and produce a beautiful baby at the end of it. I only used the doppler quickly yesterday.. thats once in 4 days.. pretty good! It just brings the biggest smile to my face.. but i also find myself thanking my baby so much for having a hb still... this isnt probably the most healthiest thought tho.. i really shld be just assuming that its hearts going to be still beating strong and not feeling like i have to thank it and the universe!.. oh i dont know.. i sound a bit messed up hey! OMG u so dont have much time left!! I cant believe i have 'known' u since before u fell pg.. gosh doesnt time fly...
Sunshine&stars- Best of luck at ur appointment. I hope everything is just perfect. Im sure once u have ur gorgeous little baby u will know exactly how to handle him/her.. u will just know how to be a mummy! I hope u do get another quick u/s.. any chance to see baby!
Ferrals- Oh im so glad ur scan went so well and ur little girl is doing fantastically! Pity about the placenta problem.. i really hope it fixes itself up but if not atleast u will be getting ur gorgeous little healthy girl at the end of it all :)
Forshelby- I reckon ur dp will feel a bit more connected now that he has felt baby move. I have been wanting my dh to sit and rub my (non-existant) tummy and sing to it and stuff.. but u know what? I dont really feel that connection yet.. that there is something inside me.. that might sound a bit harsh and i really dont mean for it too.. god i want this baby more than anything! but.. i just find it hard to believe that something is inside me! I have put our u/s pics on the fridge and i find myself telling the pics that i love them everytime i open the fridge.. my dh looked at me a bit stupid the other day when i said i love u to them.. i think he thinks i shld be rubbing my tummy and saying it.. not caressing the pics and saying it! stupid me haha but my point is how can i expect him to feel the connection when im not yet??! I really cant wait to feel some movement!! u were definitely feeling some by now! :( i know everyone is different.. but ur my rolemodel! hahaha.
Anyway.. just gotta tell u that i have been so angry today.. because of u!!! haha u made me realise that Yeah! How dare dh tell me not to eat this or drink that.. he has done NOTHING to make this baby healthy.. i have revolved my life around ttc and being pg for SO LONG NOW its not funny! He hasnt had to change anything! Oh sorry he took one sperm max tablet a day for 2 months.. pppfffft. :rolleyes: We had an argument over the phone last nite about something stupid and i just cldnt get over it today.. i stewed and stewed all day.. i was stewing over what we argued about plus the argument u brought up. I ended up calling his sister this arvo and having a huge whinge session.. best person to have one with.. she is the only other person that really understands him like i do! She made me feel a lot better.. i managed to have a normal conversation with him tonight.. without any arguing!!! I really wanted to bring up about him telling me what to do and not do etc.. but i held my tongue.. but u just wait til he says one more thing to me.. he will cop it!!!!!! haha.
Anyway thats a long enough ramble from me!!
Tegam- Yay for 31 weeks!!!! So is the baby room ready?? Are u still forcing urself to nest?! :lol:
Jennajayen- Congratulations on having a girl!!! Yay!!!
Dory- Do the antibiotics affect ur breastmilk or is it still fine to bf? Hope the infection clears up really soon.. bet its painful :(
Heeeeellllooo kell????? Are u there???! Come out from under that rock! Are u still waiting on that first movement like me??! Not long til our big scans!! When are u getting urs? I am so tempted to book mine closer to 18 weeks then 20.. just cos i dont want to wait any longer then i have too!
Hi Mildez!
Ummm i dont think i have forgotten anyone.. sorry if i have tho! :)
AFM- Had a really really angry day today.. i dont think im going to be the hormonal crying pg lady.. i think its going to be the b****y cranky hormonal pg lady! Not good :shakehead: Over it now i think... Probably cos im home by myself and not dealing with anyone!!
Hey just wondering am i squashing my baby when laying on my tummy??! Or can i continue doing it until it gets uncomfortable for me??
I have ob. appointment on monday.. i cant wait to see baby again! I will also get referral for morph scan... We are going to get this scan done in 3d.. its going to cost 195.00 but it will be worth it.. apparently u get lots of photos at this place.. its part of the private hospital not the normal bulk billing place ive been going too. I am SO EXCITED to see our little babies face!!! Hurry up time!!!
Off to darwin in a weeks time.. that will kill a bit of time.. well only 4 days but its something!!
Anyway im sure i have bored u all to death.. better jump off!
Nite nite all, have a great weekend!! xxxxx
Thanks ladies,
I know and the most important thing is we are safe so what will be will be.
Mildez-I love the sunroof remark i will have to use that one it sounds so much more pleasent.
Dory-looking forward to the pic.
Tegam-thanks and i was thinking that it will be a few weeks early as my lat bub was 3 weeks early and i have really quick labours so they would want to avoid the risk of hemorage.
Yeh! on 31 weeks not long now and you will be holding your bub.
Sunshine and stars-how did your appt go?
Reet-I had the 3D scan done and i must say i wouldnt do it at 19 weeks again the baby still doesnt have any fat on them so they look like i skinned rabbit i mean her little face was cute but the features are not real clear until the face fills out you could see her yawn and frown but she still looked very skinny and boney no chubby cheeks i am going to have another one done at 28 weeks then she should look more chubby and baby like i am only saying this as it is expensive but i did enjoy it i just want nice pictures for keepsakes and the u/s tech said the best time is between 26 weeks and 32 weeks thats when all the features are well defined and bub is not to big to take up all the room.
AFM-I am doc googling grade 4 placenta previa looking to see if it's possible that it will move in time naughty me.
Sunshine&stars hope you have a fabulous appointment today.
13days until my morphology scan. Can't wait but super nervous also. Thought I'd broken my waters a few days ago and having alot of pain (it goes away as soon as I lie down) its very much like contraction pain but must be braxtin hicks or something. Fortunately cervix is closed. I don't know the exact length but I think its ok. Need a scan to measure it exactly as the spec couldn't see very well as my uterus is all back the front and it was very hard to visualise. Arrr so tired. Any excuse to go lie down again.
Tegam I remember when I was pregnant with DD there were twins born at 31weeks with the same EDD as me. It was so amazing to look at them and care for them knowing they were pretty much the same developed as my bubba was.
Just a quick one as at work - im 15 weeks today got my first flutter yest
and then again just now so im really excited!!
I like the 3d scan reet so cute i had a 3d shot at 12 weeks and
I love it. I cant wait for my scan got a Ob appointment wed so
Going to get the referal then i def want it at 19 weeks onlyn4 weeks to wait
Yah melster to see you in here lots of sticky vibes for you
Sorry for the selfish post gotta get back to washing the oldies
Belly rubs for everyone