Whaaaat? Still no baby. Katie, you've got a diva in there. Madam will come when madam is good and ready and no amount of excitement on our behalf is going to make a difference. I really hope I don't read your birth announcement at work because with all this suspense, I will definitely squeal when I do!!!
Jo, twice a day! Wow, that puts the TRY in TTC. I really need to pick up my act. So, this is how anally retentive I am. Three days ago, I jumped DH's bones (with protection) to purge all the tired old spermies from moving and painting :-) Then today, after given him three days to build up fresh, invigorated spermies, the TTC officially begins. My naturopath and ob both said to do it every second day... apart from Jo... how often did you guys do it?
DH is calling me for dinner. Haven't had time to write personals but am reading all the posts, missing you all (yes, I really do!) so some quickies:
Paula, I'm sorry you've been on a downer. You ARE entitled to be sad and not want to be cheered up. Big hugs to you and hope that you will TTC next month so we can celebrate BFP's together.
Sue, boo hiss to GD. Don't worry too much, your wonder baby trumped IVF so s/he can beat GD no worries. You just look after yourself.
Got to go. Hugs and kisses to you all.
Last edited by Hammi; November 17th, 2008 at 09:04 AM.
hi girls!
quick post before the school run!
katie - she is really testing our patience is'nt she?!? Take it as a compliment -you obviously have a wonderful safe haven in there for her to want to stay in!Bubs might want to have the break while she can too, there will be a long line of people i imagine wanting to meet her when she does eventually make her arrival. Never mind you, SHE"LL be exhausted! Got your red carpet ready?....Love that you are still out and about! I remember with Josh i was having contractions 10 mins apart and getting my eyebrows waxed!!! Later after i saw my waxing lady again she said she had thought i was twitching more than usual!!!
hammi - yeah the twice a day in the last few days is down to one a day! lol! I AM EXHAUSTED!!! Its not for ttc necessarily that we have a twice a day thing on, its that we have just got a part of our relationship back that we have'nt had for so long, so i think we got a little excited! But you can guarantee nothing will happen this month and in some ways i am hoping not as the EDD as i have said before would be the same as Madisons birth date. not sure how i would handle that timing. i love your sperm proofing! your so funny! Enjoy your TTC!
syran - i just noticed your ticker and when did it get so far ahead! i am so happy for you! how are you feeling apart from your GD news?
paula - your time will come and its just around the corner so you don't have that long to wait!Depending on how soon it decides to happen for us we may be there alongside you anyway! your thoughts on the "collective of this group" bought tears to my eyes - i so hope so with all my heart!!!
tildy - have'nt heard from you in a awhile! how are you??????? thinking of you and hoping all is ok!
to everyone else -i'll have to do more personals later but hi to you all! i am supposed to be leaving in 5 mins and the school clothes are still in the dryer! whoops!
xxx jo
p/s got my time off for christmas in nsw! so we WILL be away for chrissy this year! and the step mum in laws response to DH when he told her and explained why.."well SIL is working so it works out this year". Well as long as we won't be missed...
Jo, it'll happen for us when it's supposed to happen. It's good not to get too fixed on when. I'm surprisingly quite relaxed about it too. I guess because I'm part petrified, part excited... as we all are. I told DH that you guys were at it twice a day and he giggled and said "cool" - haha, every guy's dream!
Sooo, I wonder if Katie's in labour now else tomorrow is the big induction day. Good luck Katie!!!
Oh, another thing! I told Jo and Rozzie that I found a wonderful artist who drew a beautiful portrait of my Hamish based on the photos the midwives took of him after he was born. I've finally worked out how to load the pic to share with you guys. I think the link is https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...0&ppuser=12453
Those of you with babies born around Hamish's age would know what he looked like. The artist, Sue, only ever saw the photos we sent yet the portrait she did is a perfect combination of David's and my features and shows Hamish just the way we see him. If any of you want her details, I'll send it to you.
Last edited by Hammi; November 17th, 2008 at 07:36 PM.
I am just jumping in super quick to wish Katie all the best for tomorrow (unless you are already in hospital) I am soooo excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!
Lan - Your drawing is just beautiful, Hamish looks so peaceful.
Jo - What can I say?? Enjoy the fun!
I had my booking in history today but have to go back to see the OB regarding my suture on the 9 dec, heard the baby's heartbeat loud and clear with the doppler, such a great sound. Have to go have visitors.
hi girls!
katie - if you have'nt already -know that i am thinking of you today and sending you lots of love and support (and a cyber hand hold!)!! can't wait to hear your news!
hammi -hamishs portrait is so much more amazing than what i expected!Really really beautiful! i would love her details! Can i be really rude and ask the cost? i have found some photo snow globes in freedom that are really nice and simple and have decided to buy 2 so i can put jack and madisons photos in them for something to put out each christmas. I have something that mum bought us to put on the tree for jack but this year need to buy one for madison too.
gotta go! have to run on time today! xxx jo
Oooooohhhhhhhhhh go go Katie, you've had the baby dust, sticky vibes and belly rubs, now you need some pushing pats!!
Lan, Hamish's picture is absolutely gorgeous, I'm with Jo and would love the details. He looks so peaceful and content. Jo I love the snowglobe idea as well. I haven't seen those but will keep an eye out.
I'm off to Brisvegas for the day but will be bursting in the door straight to the computer tonight to check up for an update on Katie
Soooooo excited for Katie and her DH and Nathaniel and bub today. Good luck Katie. Thinking of you and hugging you heaps.
Jo and Paula, the artist's details are:
Sue Fernandes
02 6485 4227
Address: 'Applegum', Merriangaah, Bombala, NSW 2632, AUSTRALIA
All you need to do is send her photos of your angel(s) - the bigger and clearer the better - names and anything else you want her to include on the pic and of course a return address. She takes about 4wks and just posts portrait back to you. It's done in pastel (sort of looks like chalk) on paper a bit bigger than A4 size. She charges $95 for the pic and $5 postage - really good, I think. She gives you her account details when she sends the pic back. She draws all babies in the same pattern blanket though, pink for girls and blue for boys. Hamish's bunny rug had little dogs on it, I kind of would've liked it if she actually drew that one because I don't think he'd like these flowers!!!
Later after i saw my waxing lady again she said she had thought i was twitching more than usual!!!
can't wait to hear your news!
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