♡ January Snowdrops 2019 ♡

[mwel8819]

So our appointment went amazingly! Baby had a great heartbeat and looked beautiful .

Doctor wasn't 100%, but he thinks that we are Team Pink! But we will have to wait another 3 weeks to be totally sure. We did get an adorable shot of some little baby feet, which was amazing! Can't wait to smooch those toes

Aww yay!

 

[gigglebox]

Jamers I hope they're right! I wouldn't celebrate yet though, personally-- i had two "female" ultrasounds with ds2 before confirming boy! Are you hoping for either? I can't remember

 

[mwel8819]

Jamers I hope they're right! I wouldn't celebrate yet though, personally-- i had two "female" ultrasounds with ds2 before confirming boy! Are you hoping for either? I can't remember

Oooh that is scary...at 20 weeks and further on?

 

[mwel8819]

I just had some OJ to get "things moving again"...and now my heart is beating out of my chest. Ugh! Miserable. It could be the rice krispy treat I ate with it though? lol!

 

[NovaStar]

I just had some OJ to get "things moving again"...and now my heart is beating out of my chest. Ugh! Miserable. It could be the rice krispy treat I ate with it though? lol!

Haha probably the sugar, I’ve never known juice to have that type of reaction. But then again, crazy things happen when we are pregnant!

I’m off visiting family and it’s...interesting. My family can be difficult sometimes. My sister is high strung and a pessimistic person and my mom is a super planner so if things don’t go as planned she becomes totally unraveled and my dad is basically a child in a man’s body. My husband is my sanity most days...and my daughter who is the best kid in the whole world. But honestly, a week with my family is more than enough...and they are planning to come out for a MONTH when we have the baby. Give me strength.

 

[cuddlebugluv]

Hi ladies, had my usual check up and things are good. Baby was kicking at the doppler but I couldn't feel it, which is normal for 18 weeks the bpm was 140 and strong. Next week is the big scan!!

I asked about the painful cramps after sneezing and they confirmed its normal.

Jammers- when is your next scan?

Nova- giving you all the strength wishes

Mwel- sorry the oj got you like that, it might also be the krispy treat

 

[Emsabub]

Giggle were they early ultrasounds that said girl? To happen once fair enough but twice?! I didn’t realise it was that common.

Mwel Krispy treat and oj is a different combination

Nova you can do it, it’ll soon be the beginning of another week!

Cuddlekm glad it went well! When’s your scan?! 😁 Mine is next Monday, 5 days eeeek!

 

[RandaPanda]

Aww Randa a little jealous here!

How did hubby react?

I think the bits are just the cord

He was so excited!!!

 

[mwel8819]

Nova- Family can be the best and they can be the worst. My grandmother had heart surgery last week so everyone is in our town, and I've had enough of my family, so I totally feel ya.

cuddle- Yeaaaa you are probably right. hahaha! I drank a lot of water and felt a little better. I swear the baby was going nuts but it just isn't strong enough yet for me to feel it very good. I didn't realize you are a whole week ahead! How exciting about your scan!

So I'm going to a bachelorette party at the end of Sept and I'm excited to go to the beach but I'm not excited to watch a bunch of wild girls drink and act crazy. lol!

 

[Kiwiberry]

Hey ladies!! My friend mentioned about this new-ish type of pain relief called nitrous gas. it's supposed to be an alternative to getting an epidural. I'm really curious as to how good it is because I think I might want to get it instead.

It's basically laughing gas but I've never actually taken that before so I'm wondering how good it really is.

 

[RandaPanda]

I don't know what all those little bubbly bits are in the one picture...mwel, would your husband have any insight? The other is of her adorable little foot

I have asked him and I will get back with you.

AFM, I'm just getting more and more nervous as time goes on. The heartbeat has slowed from 180 down to 140...I hope that is normal...well according to the doppler. I'm so worried something will be wrong. I'm trying to push it out of my head and those of you that are religious get what I say when I say I'm trying to give it to God and leave it alone. Am I the only one that is scared of this scan? I know most look forward to it because it is a gender scan...

As others mentioned, I think that's totally normal. But I know what you mean - I was pretty nervous for the anatomy scan. The gender part is fun, but the other things they're looking for can sometimes be concerning. I also just don't love how long the appointment is with a fairly full bladder! When is yours scheduled for?

I don't know what all those little bubbly bits are in the one picture...mwel, would your husband have any insight? The other is of her adorable little foot

It is the umbilical cord, hubby says. Looks good!

Thank you so much! Giggle, you were right - I don't know why it didn't register for me that that's what it could be

So our appointment went amazingly! Baby had a great heartbeat and looked beautiful .

Doctor wasn't 100%, but he thinks that we are Team Pink! But we will have to wait another 3 weeks to be totally sure. We did get an adorable shot of some little baby feet, which was amazing! Can't wait to smooch those toes

Amazing! Glad it all went well

Jamers I hope they're right! I wouldn't celebrate yet though, personally-- i had two "female" ultrasounds with ds2 before confirming boy! Are you hoping for either? I can't remember

Really?!? This is what I told my husband I'm convinced just happened at our scan. I was so sure I was having another boy, and even though the tech told me she's not allowed to say she's 100% sure, she's very very confident, I just kept saying to my husband the other night that I'm sure they just missed the penis

I just had some OJ to get "things moving again"...and now my heart is beating out of my chest. Ugh! Miserable. It could be the rice krispy treat I ate with it though? lol!

Haha probably the sugar, I’ve never known juice to have that type of reaction. But then again, crazy things happen when we are pregnant!

I’m off visiting family and it’s...interesting. My family can be difficult sometimes. My sister is high strung and a pessimistic person and my mom is a super planner so if things don’t go as planned she becomes totally unraveled and my dad is basically a child in a man’s body. My husband is my sanity most days...and my daughter who is the best kid in the whole world. But honestly, a week with my family is more than enough...and they are planning to come out for a MONTH when we have the baby. Give me strength.

Good luck; you're a brave woman! A month straight with my family (even a week) would do me in! Especially postpartum My in-laws, on the other hand, I would keep around forever! My MIL has spent two weeks with us after each of the boys' births, and was such a wonderful support (my mom came for tea a few times and criticized that I was being lazy two days after my c-section with my first, and then speculated after my second that I would likely never shed the baby weight...lovely! )
This time, I don't think my MIL will be able to come as my FIL has been ill following a cancer diagnosis that was given when my MIL was here helping with baby #2 I'm actually considering hiring a postpartum doula, but cringe at the financial aspect of that.

Hi ladies, had my usual check up and things are good. Baby was kicking at the doppler but I couldn't feel it, which is normal for 18 weeks the bpm was 140 and strong. Next week is the big scan!!

I asked about the painful cramps after sneezing and they confirmed its normal.

Jammers- when is your next scan?

Nova- giving you all the strength wishes

Mwel- sorry the oj got you like that, it might also be the krispy treat

Glad your checkup went well! I'm loving seeing all these genders rolling in. Bring on next week!

 

[RandaPanda]

So I'm going to a bachelorette party at the end of Sept and I'm excited to go to the beach but I'm not excited to watch a bunch of wild girls drink and act crazy. lol!

Maybe look up a few really fun mocktail recipes to treat yourself to?! And just remember that at least you won't be dealing with a nasty hangover!

 

[RandaPanda]

Hey ladies!! My friend mentioned about this new-ish type of pain relief called nitrous gas. it's supposed to be an alternative to getting an epidural. I'm really curious as to how good it is because I think I might want to get it instead.

It's basically laughing gas but I've never actually taken that before so I'm wondering how good it really is.

Unfortunately, the hospital I'm delivering at doesn't offer gas. I had the option of going to the other hospital nearby and they offer it, but the one I chose (and chose for the other two deliveries) is part of a really good pediatric hospital, so it has always given me a bit more peace of mind in case there's any sort of emergency with the baby. So it was a spinal block for my first (scheduled c-section because he was a footling breach and he was quite big!), and then just a sweet, sweet epidural for my VBAC with #2. I'm toying with the idea of trying to go drug-free this time, but even just typing that makes me nervous Has anyone decided not to get an epidural for past births? I'm curious about your experiences and if you'd choose the same this time!

 

[Emsabub]

Girls I’ve just realised do you need a full bladder for the anatomy scan? I can’t remember from the first time around.

 

[MissMarpleFan]

Hey ladies!! My friend mentioned about this new-ish type of pain relief called nitrous gas. it's supposed to be an alternative to getting an epidural. I'm really curious as to how good it is because I think I might want to get it instead.

I've heard of having nitrous only at the dentist. I actually think if anything that's an old fashioned pain reliever!

The one time I had it at the dentist it did absolutely nothing for me. I always wondered if he forgot to turn it on.

 

[RandaPanda]

They told me to drink 5 glasses of water and be finished them one hour before the scan. But your bladder doesn't need to be nearly as full as for earlier scans. I ended up going to the bathroom three times while waiting for my appt, drinking a little more water, and I was fine. Part way through, I was told I could go empty my bladder for the rest of the scan and to try to get baby to turn

 

[Kiwiberry]

Hey ladies!! My friend mentioned about this new-ish type of pain relief called nitrous gas. it's supposed to be an alternative to getting an epidural. I'm really curious as to how good it is because I think I might want to get it instead.

I've heard of having nitrous only at the dentist. I actually think if anything that's an old fashioned pain reliever!

The one time I had it at the dentist it did absolutely nothing for me. I always wondered if he forgot to turn it on.

I meant new as in actually being offered for labor.

 

[bbbbbbb811]

We have gas and air in the UK which is half nitrous oxide, half oxygen.. I'm not sure if it's the same thing? But this one I wouldn't say it's as strong as an epidural at all( I've never had an epidural but heard some women sleep on an epidural) but I certainly took the edge off and I kept knocking myself out on it, but it's short lasting and you have to keep breathing it in. Sorry if it's not the same and my info is useless!

Congratulations on the genders! Two more girls, woo I still don't know because they couldn't get a good angle at my scan,aid could be a girl because they can't see a penis, but they also didn't see a vagina.

 

[MissMarpleFan]

Girls I’ve just realised do you need a full bladder for the anatomy scan? I can’t remember from the first time around.

I've been told to have a full bladder for every ultrasound appointment (except the early ones which were trans-vaginal).

 

[Jamers89]

Jamers I hope they're right! I wouldn't celebrate yet though, personally-- i had two "female" ultrasounds with ds2 before confirming boy! Are you hoping for either? I can't remember

Oh wow, that's crazy! We are waiting to announce to our family and friends until after our next ultrasound, which is on September 6th. We'll be 20 weeks 2 days at that appointment, so it should be pretty clear (I hope).

Since this is our first, we aren't too picky on gender. I do have to say that I'm pretty infatuated with the idea of a baby girl, but I will be equally overjoyed if it is a boy. After 4 years TTC and a miscarriage, I just want a baby in my arms.