**2015 August Fireflies** 90 bundles of summer Love!

[wonders10]

I'm not too worried about family being around at the time of delivery. I plan on having boyfriend and my mom while actually delivering. After, I'm really not concerned either as I don't have any super close friends that would come to hospital and my family is so small - just my brother, his wife and 2 kids, whom I all love. My brother hates hospitals so will probably limit his visits and the rest can come anytime. They are more than understanding about things so if I need some time to rest or something, I know they will give it to me. OH's parents are in another state and are not excited about it to say the least so they won't be an issue.

My boyfriend will be taking some time off but probably not a lot, just enough for me to have the baby and get somewhat settled at home. I will have my mom very close by when I come home thank goodness and I'm sure my SIL will also like to visit more as she doesn't work. I don't think I'll mind. If anything, it'll give me a chance to shower or nap .

 

[wonders10]

Greats...I have a belly band that I bought at Target. Its sort of like a large tube top that you put over your unbuttoned pants (with a longer top to cover it). Its a little annoying but does give me a few more options when all my comfy clothes are dirty.

 

[OneMore Time]

So it's official... Only my yoga pants and leggings fit me.

I tried in vain last night to put my favorite jeans on. I got them up and buttoned but, being a believer that butt cracks should stay inside your pants when you sit, I threw in the towel. I am wearing yoga pants, all day - every day. I'm not buying maternity clothes this time around - they are so painfully expensive. Once it gets warm, I can get away with yoga pants and maxi skirts. That's my hope anyway.

 

[greats]

So it's official... Only my yoga pants and leggings fit me.

I tried in vain last night to put my favorite jeans on. I got them up and buttoned but, being a believer that butt cracks should stay inside your pants when you sit, I threw in the towel. I am wearing yoga pants, all day - every day. I'm not buying maternity clothes this time around - they are so painfully expensive. Once it gets warm, I can get away with yoga pants and maxi skirts. That's my hope anyway.

That's why I can't wait for warmer weather bc I have soooo many maxi skirts and dresses! Lol I have a terrible winter wardrobe pregnant or not lol

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

I have way nicer spring/summer maternity clothes as well. Last winter I didn't really need maternity clothes, except for jeans and that wasn't until way later. Right now I am just trying to make it to 12 weeks before I have to start wearing maternity clothes again, more for my own pride than anything else So far I'm still fitting into all regular clothes but bloat/bump is starting to get bigger...

 

[wonders10]

Thank goodness I am in Florida! I wear dresses all the freakin' time! Its great and so comfy!

 

[bebedreamr]

So it's official... Only my yoga pants and leggings fit me.

I tried in vain last night to put my favorite jeans on. I got them up and buttoned but, being a believer that butt cracks should stay inside your pants when you sit, I threw in the towel. I am wearing yoga pants, all day - every day. I'm not buying maternity clothes this time around - they are so painfully expensive. Once it gets warm, I can get away with yoga pants and maxi skirts. That's my hope anyway.

I love the Maxi skirt idea- cute, stylish and COMFY! I broke down and bought some maternity clothes, but they were all on sale and I bought a pair of leggings and a few dresses!

If you see a good deal on Maxi skirts keep me in the loop! I want to buy more just because I love them. And I am girly like that!

I have way nicer spring/summer maternity clothes as well. Last winter I didn't really need maternity clothes, except for jeans and that wasn't until way later. Right now I am just trying to make it to 12 weeks before I have to start wearing maternity clothes again, more for my own pride than anything else So far I'm still fitting into all regular clothes but bloat/bump is starting to get bigger...

Agreed! My bloat has been consistent. Makes it hard to keep this a secret! I didn't think I would have such a belly the second time around. Makes me worry how many are in there. LOL
Bright side is at least maternity clothes are comfy!

 

[greats]

Thank goodness I am in Florida! I wear dresses all the freakin' time! Its great and so comfy!

And here I am living in Chicago... Lol

 

[hopingnowsit]

Hey any of you ladies tried the baking soda test? If so were the results from previous pregnancies correct? I did the test for the first time and no fizz or anything so thinking my girl feeling is right

 

[KylasBaby]

Hey any of you ladies tried the baking soda test? If so were the results from previous pregnancies correct? I did the test for the first time and no fizz or anything so thinking my girl feeling is right

I did the day I got my blood test results. Before I got them as I did it when I first woke up. Not even one little bubble. Baby is indeed a girl. Was correct for me

 

[hivechild]

First time around, I said I'd be okay with my mum being with me while I was laboring but wanted to actually birth with just me and hubby. As it turns out, I insisted she be there the whole time and wouldn't let her leave.

She was also with us for about 5 weeks after the birth and it was awesome. She was coming from Australia so she planned to be here to help in the last few weeks of pregnancy and first couple weeks after, but I went into labor early. She'd changed her flight to get here a week earlier which worked out well because I gave birth right as her plane would have been landing if she had got her original flight!

Anyway, I'd be peeved if my mum said she was just going to sit around holding the baby, but I know she would never do that. For everything else, it's good to have an idea of what you want to happen, but be open to your feelings about things changing once you're actually in the midst of it all!

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Quit rubbing it in Wonders Seriuosly I wish I lived in a warm climate like Florida, I am not a fan of winter at all.

Bebedreamer, I also love how comfy maternity clothes are, maternity jeans are so amazing, I was almost sad when I had to stop wearing them...

 

[DSemcho]

A few weeks ago I was shuffling around the office like a zombie, feeling like crap. All of my coworkers looked all kinds of perky in comparison, until I caught sight of our office manager. She was vacant eyed, pale, and still wearing her toque even though she'd already been at work for an hour. I thought "wow, she looks exactly like I feel," then immediately wondered if she was pregnant too.

Found out yesterday that she is!! She is due at the end of June, so just a few weeks ahead of me. It took every ounce of self-restraint not to announce that I am pregnant too. Happy I'll have a pregnancy buddy to waddle around the office with.

Awesome!! There is a Captain in my building that is a few days behind me lol. (I work on a military base)

Greats...I have a belly band that I bought at Target. Its sort of like a large tube top that you put over your unbuttoned pants (with a longer top to cover it). Its a little annoying but does give me a few more options when all my comfy clothes are dirty.

I got my bellyband second hand for free - and it's my savior.

Hey any of you ladies tried the baking soda test? If so were the results from previous pregnancies correct? I did the test for the first time and no fizz or anything so thinking my girl feeling is right

I did it a few nights ago, and I had an inch and a half of solid foam. Still have a few weeks until I find out what it is.


Nothing new except I woke up at 3am with horrible gas cramps and then realized I also had to pee really badly.

Oh and I had another crazy dream last night! So me and DH lived in a busy neighborhood and we had a school bus (like the big yellow ones in the states) in front of our house (don't know why...) and my tiniest dog (will post a pic later so you can understand how tiny) ran out into the street with a rawhide. So... This part made sense because she hates walking on grass, and when you yell at her to stop something she gives you this dumbfounded deer in headlights look. Well she did that in my dream and got ran over; I yelled for DH to grab her and I had to get dressed. Came back down and DH was sitting in his recliner watching

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porn

with his

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weenie in his hand

. And I flipped shit on him... Went outside and all I saw was someone at my porch and there was a tiny liver and intestine and they told me she had got ran over a few more times because my DH hadn't moved her and that that was all that was left.... Needless to say I woke up pissed at DH, but I talked to him about it... He seems to be really good at deciphering dreams, and he said the bus is probably me feeling like I have to carry a bunch of people (some people at work I have to hold their damn hands the whole way). The him

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whacking it

thing was probably me feeling upset that I can't control the fact that we haven't DTD in three weeks and that I feel like he doesn't want me. And the Lilly (my dog) getting ran over is me feeling like I have no control in my life. He has seriously deciphered ALL of my crazy ass dreams.

 

[nixm]

So glad I am not the only one with terrible bloating!! This is my first though... In the evenings I look like I am 6 months pregnant!!! It's summer here and I can't wait for the colder weather! My thighs have gotten massive so dresses aren't the most comfortable atm. I've only gained 4lbs and I think it all went to my thighs!!

 

[DSemcho]

The doc said I haven't gained any weight - but I think I've lost two pounds. They always weigh me in the afternoons at like 1400/1500 after I've eaten and stuff lol. Horrible.

 

[Rees]

For the delivery room stuff I need my mum there!!!!! she's amazing and I wouldn't want her to miss out on her 3rd grandchild being born! And my OH will be there too my 2 kids will have to be with either daddy or his family as I need my mummy in with me (she does this amazing hypnotic "deep breaths" thing and it helped so much when I was in labour with my daughter and son - breathe in "deeeeeep" and out on "breath" - so good at regulating my breathing)

DSemcho - that's one crazy dream!!!!!! Sounds like your OH is spot on though with decoding it!!!!!! *hugs* xx

 

[greats]

Ladies please save me today. I'm too nice of a person, I don't know why I agreed to babysitting my almost 4 year old niece today. If you look up the definition of the devil child in the dictionary her picture will be right next to it. (Not really but still...)

Her mom (one of my SILs) doesn't discipline her and says it's normal for her age. I'm sorry but dragging my 2 year old daughter out of her play car and across the room isn't normal! Or any violence like that. Last time I babysat her she was playing nicely with some dolls when all of a sudden she looked up to me and said I know how to punch people and I'm going to punch mommy and daddy and Rylee (my daughter). Wtf kind of 3.5 year old says that?

I was beyond distraught last time I watched her. I said never again. Ughhhhhhh.

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Wow, that is a crazy dream DSemcho, I always have weird dreams when pregnant too.

Rees, that's awesome that your Mom can be so helpful during labour. I think mine would be great too but after having it be just me DH and the one midwife last time I think I would like to go that route again.

Nixm, super bloated at night too!

Greats, your niece sounds awful, I can't believe she made that comment about punching people, where would she learn that from??? Sounds like she's in need of major discipline or at least someone needs to explain to her what kind of behavior is acceptable. Good luck today.

 

[greats]

Wow, that is a crazy dream DSemcho, I always have weird dreams when pregnant too.

Rees, that's awesome that your Mom can be so helpful during labour. I think mine would be great too but after having it be just me DH and the one midwife last time I think I would like to go that route again.

Nixm, super bloated at night too!

Greats, your niece sounds awful, I can't believe she made that comment about punching people, where would she learn that from??? Sounds like she's in need of major discipline or at least someone needs to explain to her what kind of behavior is acceptable. Good luck today.

Yeah she's only been here 20 mins and she's managed to push my daughter down already. My husband was good about seeing it bc I was cleaning the kitchen when it happened.

Normally my niece goes to preschool but her older brother pushed her down and she hit her face on the door so she's got a huge bruise on the left side of her face. Smh.


On a pregnancy front, I think my nausea is officially starting to ease up. It hasn't been terrible the past couple days, and I've been managing it easily by just taking a dip or bite of something.

 

[Sass827]

I'm on the weird dreams too. If I told DH, he'd just say it was weird.
Dd threw her poop again this morning. She's learned how to unzipped her sleeper.
I'm sorry about your niece greats. We have a nephew who's not nice and I want to cut him out most of the time too. His parents coddle him and cry if someone stands up to him. It's crazy.
DH and I still have not been able to find the hb w the Doppler and it's really upsetting me. Now I'm thinking of getting a private scan. A local place does them for $69, so I was thinking maybe an early valentines present? Just when to do it? I don't get a scan til 20 weeks, so what's that, the end of March? So I guess mid February would be best, but I'm having such a hard time being patient. My next OB appt isn't until January 26, which feels so far away! I'm freaking that something bad has happened and I'm just in the dark.