♡ January Snowdrops 2019 ♡

[cuddlebugluv]

Oh my oh my, you ladies have been chatty while I've gone! (my brother got married)

I'll never catch up! Hope everybody is doing well. I wouldn't worry about the other lady, cuddle. She's just being ridiculous even sharing those jealous feelings with you.

Here is my 17 week bump photo, my charming DH says it doesn't look like a beer belly anymore.

I appreciate that, so far I'm feeling lots better than I started today to which I am thankful for your ladies input on the whole matter. It really did help Congrats to your brother! and your bump is looking adorable! The hubs started making whale noises recently...so far plotting on how to get him back, playfully of course

 

[cuddlebugluv]

Cuddle- you have an amazing BIL and should just focus on that aspect of it. He did something so amazing for you and your husband. She sounds like a jealous wench who doesn’t like seeing people happy so she can go shove off.

Very true, in reality if it was he who was starting to have trouble then I'd likely have more things to worry about. I'm really thankful to him as is DH, those two are super close I honestly agree about her being jealous and really don't want it putting any more damper on things. Hopefully she will give me the respect to keep how she feels to herself and to work on those issues so we won't have any odd tension or drama

 

[gigglebox]

Cuddle just out of curiosity were they married?

Miss welcome back! How was the wedding? I assume you were in it...? What was your role? If you got a brisesmaid dress was it a nice one? I've yet to be in a wedding where I liked the dress picked out by the bride...granted I've only been in two edit -- that's a lie, i was in a third where i got to pick my dress (hist had to be black and knee length). I liked that one!

Question for you all...when did you start feeling proper movement? I think I'm getting odd taps here and there but nothing consistent at all, and sometimes days between those sensations. When did it become regular for you? I can't recall with ds2, and ds1 was insanely early especially for my first (first movement at 14 weeks exactly).

 

[MissMarpleFan]

Congrats to your brother! and your bump is looking adorable! The hubs started making whale noises recently...so far plotting on how to get him back, playfully of course

Thanks! I would love to hear about it if you come up with some creative revenge!

Miss welcome back! How was the wedding? I assume you were in it...? What was your role? If you got a brisesmaid dress was it a nice one? I've yet to be in a wedding where I liked the dress picked out by the bride...granted I've only been in two edit -- that's a lie, i was in a third where i got to pick my dress (hist had to be black and knee length). I liked that one!

Question for you all...when did you start feeling proper movement? I think I'm getting odd taps here and there but nothing consistent at all, and sometimes days between those sensations. When did it become regular for you? I can't recall with ds2, and ds1 was insanely early especially for my first (first movement at 14 weeks exactly).

Ha! A bridesmaid dress you will wear again - that's the big lie that every horror-bride tells! I did not have to wear one this time, I was only in the wedding for a minute, I read a poem to the bride and groom. I also got to sign the certificate as witness. I wore a simple black maternity dress, a light straw hat with a black brim, and a pink corsage that they had for me.

As far as movement, I did some reading about how the first movements would feel (like eyelashes brushing, or popcorn popping) then that very night I woke at 3:00 AM and thought I felt some movement! Both butterflies and some popcorn. Since I've not felt much since then ( a few days ), I've begun to wonder if I imagined the whole thing through the power of suggestion.

So I'd like to know if once people start feeling movement, how often they expect to feel it at the beginning.

 

[cuddlebugluv]

Cuddle just out of curiosity were they married?

Question for you all...when did you start feeling proper movement? I think I'm getting odd taps here and there but nothing consistent at all, and sometimes days between those sensations. When did it become regular for you? I can't recall with ds2, and ds1 was insanely early especially for my first (first movement at 14 weeks exactly).

Nope, she kept putting it off until she graduated nursing, and then after nursing kept putting it off more and more. They were engaged for about 5 or 6 years give or take. They were together longer than me and DH who have been married for 11 years since April.
about movement, only recently am I getting tiny blips and pokes here too and there and that was around last tuesday when I was at 18weeks. My placenta is anterior though, so i may not get a good kick until later I remember with DD I felt her at 14 weeks too.

 

[cuddlebugluv]

Congrats to your brother! and your bump is looking adorable! The hubs started making whale noises recently...so far plotting on how to get him back, playfully of course

Thanks! I would love to hear about it if you come up with some creative revenge!

Oh ho ho you bet! Sadly I'm drawing a blank, but if something happens spur of the moment I will totally share!

 

[NovaStar]

I’ve gotten big substantial bumps and kicks this last week. Before now, flutters and suspected movement. Now I can put my hand where I feel the thumping and get a few good bumps against my fingers. Hubs could even feel it. I felt small flops and flutters around 16 weeks, though.

 

[W8tingforbaby]

I’ve been feeling him move for a few weeks now but in the beginning it was not all the time just the occasional flutter now I feel him daily and all day. I’m 18 weeks today!!

 

[mwel8819]

Cuddle- you have an amazing BIL and should just focus on that aspect of it. He did something so amazing for you and your husband. She sounds like a jealous wench who doesn’t like seeing people happy so she can go shove off.

Amen!!!!

 

[mwel8819]

Cuddle just out of curiosity were they married?

Miss welcome back! How was the wedding? I assume you were in it...? What was your role? If you got a brisesmaid dress was it a nice one? I've yet to be in a wedding where I liked the dress picked out by the bride...granted I've only been in two edit -- that's a lie, i was in a third where i got to pick my dress (hist had to be black and knee length). I liked that one!

Question for you all...when did you start feeling proper movement? I think I'm getting odd taps here and there but nothing consistent at all, and sometimes days between those sensations. When did it become regular for you? I can't recall with ds2, and ds1 was insanely early especially for my first (first movement at 14 weeks exactly).

I'm definitely feeling kicks every day now. I'm 18 weeks today. I do play with my tummy every night and try to get it to move though. ha! But I feel it while I'm sitting at my desk throughout the day. I've been feeling taps for a couple weeks but it is getting more consistent now.

 

[mwel8819]

I’ve been feeling him move for a few weeks now but in the beginning it was not all the time just the occasional flutter now I feel him daily and all day. I’m 18 weeks today!!

Same!

 

[Kiwiberry]

Cuddles, sorry about the drama with your BILs wife . I do agree with the other ladies though, she has zero claim to your baby and should keep her jealousy to herself. It's not your fault she never had a girl and made the decision to stop having kids. Maybe she should have put more thought into her decisions regarding her own life and stop trying to hijack someone else's.

AFM: I've been feeling movement since 14 weeks, I feel it everyday all day now that I'm almost 20 weeks. I also have some good news ladies! I received my approval letter for my insurance and they said it should work in replace of my card until it gets here!!! This means I can finally schedule my first OBGYN appointment today!!!!

 

[mwel8819]

Cuddles, sorry about the drama with your BILs wife . I do agree with the other ladies though, she has zero claim to your baby and should keep her jealousy to herself. It's not your fault she never had a girl and made the decision to stop having kids. Maybe she should have put more thought into her decisions regarding her own life and stop trying to hijack someone else's.

AFM: I've been feeling movement since 14 weeks, I feel it everyday all day now that I'm almost 20 weeks. I also have some good news ladies! I received my approval letter for my insurance and they said it should work in replace of my card until it gets here!!! This means I can finally schedule my first OBGYN appointment today!!!!

Yay! That is great news!!! Congrats and can't wait to hear about your first appt.

 

[Kiwiberry]

mwel, thanks hun!!

 

[Jamers89]

Hey ladies! So I'm having a rough time today. A year ago today, I started miscarrying at 6 weeks--the worst of it was a year ago tomorrow, but today is when I was told it was happening at the hospital.

I am still really struggling with it. I didn't expect it to be this hard when I'm 18 weeks with this little one, and I know she's OK. My anxiety about our rainbow's health is up to 1,000 today, and I can't seem to shake the feeling that something is going to happen to her. I feel so guilty for grieving my loss today, like I should just be grateful that we had a sticky baby this time.

 

[gigglebox]

Jamers, don't ever feel guilty for mourning a loss! .have you thought about doing something to say goodbye to your loss? LIke write a letter and bury it, or send it down a nearby river or something? I know that may sound crazy but might help to physically release something. I hope peace finds you today

 

[Jamers89]

Jamers, don't ever feel guilty for mourning a loss! .have you thought about doing something to say goodbye to your loss? LIke write a letter and bury it, or send it down a nearby river or something? I know that may sound crazy but might help to physically release something. I hope peace finds you today

Thank you. DH and I plan to light a candle and say a prayer for our lost baby together this evening. I think that will help.

At least one thing made the anxiety about our baby girl better: we got the results of our quad screen today, and everything is normal! I feel so relieved

 

[MissMarpleFan]

AFM: I've been feeling movement since 14 weeks, I feel it everyday all day now that I'm almost 20 weeks. I also have some good news ladies! I received my approval letter for my insurance and they said it should work in replace of my card until it gets here!!! This means I can finally schedule my first OBGYN appointment today!!!!

Great news!

Hey ladies! So I'm having a rough time today. A year ago today, I started miscarrying at 6 weeks--the worst of it was a year ago tomorrow, but today is when I was told it was happening at the hospital.

I am still really struggling with it. I didn't expect it to be this hard when I'm 18 weeks with this little one, and I know she's OK. My anxiety about our rainbow's health is up to 1,000 today, and I can't seem to shake the feeling that something is going to happen to her. I feel so guilty for grieving my loss today, like I should just be grateful that we had a sticky baby this time.

I’m very sorry for your loss. As somebody with 5 first trimester miscarriages, I absolutely understand your feelings. I have tried to talk about mine with friends to attempt to find emotional support and reduce the stigma. The ignorant comments I’ve heard such as “you’re so lucky it was the first trimester, it’s not like you lost a child” are numerous and legion, but I’ve kept going because:
1) I wanted my friends to know why I might seem so effing moody for 4 years
2) I refuse to accept that I should hide my medical difficulties for the comfort of others or feel ashamed
3) Sometimes I did find the true love and support from talking about it that I was seeking
4) I hope I helped at least one other woman feel unashamed and unalone

 

[gigglebox]

That's fantastic! Honestly there is absolutely no reason for you to worry. Looks like all is going exactly as it should!

Kiwi yay!!! When is your appointment? Guess you'll get an official edd right? Will you find out sex?

 

[mwel8819]

Jamers, don't ever feel guilty for mourning a loss! .have you thought about doing something to say goodbye to your loss? LIke write a letter and bury it, or send it down a nearby river or something? I know that may sound crazy but might help to physically release something. I hope peace finds you today

Thank you. DH and I plan to light a candle and say a prayer for our lost baby together this evening. I think that will help.

At least one thing made the anxiety about our baby girl better: we got the results of our quad screen today, and everything is normal! I feel so relieved

That is awesome news and I know it eases your mind! Very sweet way to honor the baby as well.