♡ January Snowdrops 2019 ♡

[Wriggley]

I’m going to be huge by full term!

 

[NovaStar]

Wow! Impressive bump, Wriggley! I’m actually really jealous. People keep commenting on how I don’t even look pregnant, but I feel huge and I wish I had a big bump already. I just look like I’ve gained belly weight because I carry high and so it really does look like I ate a big lunch.

Had our 20 week anatomy scan today! Baby looks good, normal, measuring small but so did our first. The only issue is that I have partial placenta previa (that’s when the placenta covers the cervix, but mine is only partial). Typically, when discovered this early, it will resolve itself as the uterus expands...but the other concerning thing was that some blood vessels attaching from the placenta to the cord are right over the cervix and if those stay where they are then I will need a scheduled c-section around 38 weeks. Because if my cervix starts to dilate at all it could rupture one of the vessels. But most of these things really do resolve themselves, they’ll do another scan at 28 weeks to see where things are at.

 

[gigglebox]

Nova, ditto completely on carrying high! I feel like i just look fatter than usual

Wrig cute bump! PERFECtly round

 

[MollyMoon]

W8 I just had my last boy less than 16 months ago and I'm STILL amazed this time at feeling everything! I know I'll be blown away when I can start seeing it from the outside.

It still blows my mind I have a person inside my body

IKR! Sometimes it seems unreal... Sometimes I have a little fear if I'm going to be a good mommy--is that just a first timer thing?

Great bump Wrigley!

And here's my 20w bump

 

[gigglebox]

Auch a cute bump!!! And i love your curls! We have them in the family but so far to straight haired kids...hoping this one has curls!

And yeah, you question if you'll be a good mom (which is the first sign that you certainly will be!) with thw first baby, then the second you wonder how you could possibly do a good job with two or spread your love even beyond the first kid, then with the third you again wonder how you will love another kid as much as the ones you already have...

But you will be a good mom, you just have to roll with the punches...and you'll never love anything as much as your kids, and you'll always have enough love for one more!

 

[NovaStar]

The good thing about becoming a mom is that you have lots of time to learn on the job. Each stage is a learning experience and no one will know your kid as well as you do. Like, when my daughter was a widdle baby, I knew what every little sound meant after a few months. Then as she grew, I learned what her new sounds meant and what she liked and didn’t like...you have lots of time to learn as they grow. Don’t worry too much.

 

[RandaPanda]

I'm sorry - I'm a terrible B&Ber this pregnancy, just popping in and out randomly 🤦 I'm working so much to try to get a good mat leave come January, and also have a little sign business on the side that is crazy with back to school orders I complete at night after my kids go to bed!

I did a quick skim, and love all the bump and ultrasound pics I hope everyone is well!

We finally came out with the news officially, and posted on social media tonight

 

[mwel8819]

Randa-How cute! Love the announcement!

Giggle-I thought carrying high and all the way around was the sign of a girl...but what do old wives tales know. lol!

Molly-We all have those fears, first time or not really. Just like the others have said. You will be a natural and know everything about your kid before you know it.

Nova-I'm glad baby looks good but all that other stuff is scary. I started dilating before my 38 week appointment. I'm sure they will check you though starting about 36 weeks.

Waiting- Yes, I feel the baby and still question if it's the baby but I know it is...does that make sense? lol! I was 19 weeks yesterday.

AFM- I'm sick. Headache and a stuffy nose. No fever so I'm really hoping it is just the weather changing. I don't want to be sick at the beach!

 

[W8tingforbaby]

Had my anatomy scan today and baby boy looks great! He was stubborn and wouldn’t show his face and always had his hands by it lol. He is measuring a week ahead at 20 weeks 1 day and weighs 11 oz.

 

[Kiwiberry]

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[gigglebox]

Mwel I recommend echinacea and elderberry tea. It'll be soothing and helps to get over illnesses sooner.

Ha yeah my signs always seem to point to girl. Stolen beauty, high heart rate, carrying high...and each pregnancy has been soooo different with symptoms yet all boys!

I know what you mean about movement. I feel it and it's undeniably baby but still like "hmmm but maybe i'm crazy and therebis no baby"...sounds TOTALLY insane typed out! But yeah even though I saw him today it still hasn't sunk in!

Oh yes had abwuick ultrasound today to try and confirm sex for sure but his legs were tightly crossed still fairly certain it's a boy though. October 1st feels so far away! I hope he shows off his bits then!

Awww W8 beautiful spine

 

[MollyMoon]

Thanks giggle - I had curls when I was a toddler then at 5yrs old my hair went dead straight till I was 30 and then they came back! So weird! I'll have to remember what you said for baby #2, and if we have a third...

Randa cute reveal and very cute boy! I know what you mean about working for mat leave I'm just in survival mode myself gonna try to make it as far as I can--baby and body willing! Did you go on Mat leave before too?

Thanks for the reassurance guys.. I started having the scary dreams too.. Oh pregnancy!
But I thank God for it!

Here's to a healthy second half of pregnancy, healthy babies and smooth deliveries ��
Cheers! (it's ginger ale lol)

 

[gigglebox]

Omg i made butterbeer for my son's 1st bday and that little emoji has just made me crave it sooooo bad!!!

 

[NovaStar]

Guys, I could SEE baby girl kicking tonight! She is one strong little thing. My first was a super kicker, too. This one does not like staying still for long. But it was wild to see it bumb this early. It’s gonna be a long 20ish weeks until she arrives! Haha! I think I’ll be bruised from the inside out by then. Lol! But I love it.

 

[gigglebox]

Aww Nova that's awesome!!! Congratulations on the first visible kicks!!!

I'm feeling this guy a bit more recently which is very reassuring. I can't wait for hubby to feel him too. I swear he forgets I'm pregnant most of the time

 

[Kiwiberry]

I've been feeling tons of kicks! You can see them on the outside now! I love it . Just wait till 25+, those kicks will be huge! Can't believe I'm already 21 weeks!

My 20+5 week bump!

Spoiler

 

[Kiwiberry]

I'm in total shock right now that babies can dream and have sleep cycles at this stage .

 

[Kiwiberry]

I hate to post a third time, but do any of you ladies leak urine at all? I leaked some earlier today, and my boyfriend doesn't think it smells like urine but I smell urine. I'm just really worried because of what happened with my youngest, I started leaking amniotic fluid but it did have a definite smell to it and I can't smell that with what I'm leaking now. All the sad stories online are freaking me out.

 

[MollyMoon]

What is butter beer? it sounds delicious 😋

 

[Kiwiberry]

I feel ignored, does anyone have issues with me or something?

I don't live in the UK, so the only reference I have as to what butterbeer is is from Harry Potter. Starbucks has a secret recipe for butterbeer that you can request.

Cold Butterbeer Frappucino:

** A Creme Frappuccino base. “Don’t skimp on the fat by asking for skim or 2% milk as whole milk is required for the right consistency.”
** Add 3 pumps of caramel syrup.
** Add 3 pumps of toffee nut syrup.
** Top with caramel drizzle.

I've tried it myself, it tastes exactly like what you think a butterbeer would taste like from the Harry Potter books. I substitute heavy cream though, I feel like it gave it a bit of a thicker texture.