2015 MARCH-MALLOWS... Due in March 2015!! Come join us!

[LilFooshFoosh]

Hi all,

It's great to see all the good news and cute scan pics! It's a nice way to start the day.

Dentdoc, I'm the 22nd, so I feel like I am behind as well. I have never had a beginning of the month due date, my first was due the 18th (born the 22nd), my second was due the 28th (born the 22nd, this is the one we lost) and this one is the 22nd... weird huh!?

DrMum, maybe you could ask them to find the HB with a doppler before you go into that room? I completely understand as I don't really want to go back to the hospital where our last was born/died.

Mummy_smurf, my dentist said to gargle with salt water twice a day to help keep away gingivitis and to keep swelling/bleeding to a minimum. I'm allergic to anbesol/orajel (I think that is what bonjella is?), so maybe she would have recommended it if I wasn't.

 

[mummy_smurf2b]

I got my letter through today saying I'm low risk for down syndrome 1/100000 lol so that's good to know iv just ordered some ambesol but won't get here for around 3days so il get some bonjela to keep me going til then and some medicated mouthwash such as corsydl and I'm defo gonna try salt water thanks for everyone's suggestions

 

[HopefulInNL]

Good morning ladies! I haven't had a chance to read through the thread yet, but I have been meaning to post this picture. Today I am 13 weeks, but I actually took this pic last Wednesday at 12 weeks! I will have to take one tonight for 13 weeks! Yay for second tri! I have an appointment later today!

 

[DrMum]

Thanks for understanding everyone. Whilst I know in my heart that a certain room or a certain doctor doesn't cause a situation I just feel so worked up now that they confirmed these scans.
Lilfoosh it sounds like you know this feeling too sadly
I've tried to get my mindset back to "I am grateful today for being pregnant and I have no reason to believe there is anything wrong". Scan is on Monday so if I just count down to there that's more manageable. Deep breaths deep breaths.....

 

[mummy3]

Ouch at the sore gums I do salt water rinse if they're bad and to help mouth ulcers.

Its strange to be due the end of the month this time from the first of the month last time. Its passing so fast though, likely delivery in January, that's only 4 months

Mummy_smurf, yay for the low risk!

Hopeful, welcome to second tri! Cute bump pic! Good luck at your appointment

Drmum Everyday is worth celebrating. Its understandable that there will be triggers along the way, be gentle on yourself

 

[DentDoc16]

Hi all,

It's great to see all the good news and cute scan pics! It's a nice way to start the day.

Dentdoc, I'm the 22nd, so I feel like I am behind as well. I have never had a beginning of the month due date, my first was due the 18th (born the 22nd), my second was due the 28th (born the 22nd, this is the one we lost) and this one is the 22nd... weird huh!?

DrMum, maybe you could ask them to find the HB with a doppler before you go into that room? I completely understand as I don't really want to go back to the hospital where our last was born/died.

Mummy_smurf, my dentist said to gargle with salt water twice a day to help keep away gingivitis and to keep swelling/bleeding to a minimum. I'm allergic to anbesol/orajel (I think that is what bonjella is?), so maybe she would have recommended it if I wasn't.

Wow, the 22nd of the month thing is sooo weird!

 

[cmr01]

I cant say that ive always been due at the end of the month since ive only had one child. Although he did want to stay later and cook a bit more so he was born at the beginning of november. I am way excited to have a spring baby though. Im going crazy shopping for great deals right now on all the summer clearance clothes.

 

[mummy_smurf2b]

Iv only had the one and she came on her exact due date 22nd Oct this time I'm due 15th so not a lot of difference

 

[Littlechimpma]

Thanks for understanding everyone. Whilst I know in my heart that a certain room or a certain doctor doesn't cause a situation I just feel so worked up now that they confirmed these scans.
Lilfoosh it sounds like you know this feeling too sadly
I've tried to get my mindset back to "I am grateful today for being pregnant and I have no reason to believe there is anything wrong". Scan is on Monday so if I just count down to there that's more manageable. Deep breaths deep breaths.....

DrMum. . . Although i have not experienced what you have i have had several miscarriages and get very stressed at my appointments wondering if this is the day that i am going to get 'that' news.

If you think it would make the appintment less stressful for you i would ask for it to be in a different room and if you woukd prefer with a different doctor, i'm sure they would understand and try to accommodate your request.

Do whatever makes you feel most comfortable x

 

[missfrick]

So I know usually first-timers go late, but my mom went 2 weeks early with all 3 of her kids, which means I could be in February... ran to the calendar to see, but it's not a leap year this year - how crazy would that have been?

Today I found out that the scale shifts 5lbs if it is moved an inch difference in our bathroom... so I guess I'm done weighing myself...

Also, here's a bump pic of me... 14+5, after waking up around 1230pm. Ate toast and pb and a glass of water around 930am and nothing else... pretty real bump at this point; I'm in full maternity clothing. (just noticed it might be hard to see the bump because of the plaid bedding... if you look hard you can see the dip)

 

[NellyLou]

Cute bump, MissFrick!

I'm kind of wondering if I will go early this time too. My water broke at 40+2 with my first. My mom was early for all three of us. I really want my mom to be there this time (They live in NB and will fly since it will be winter), and I have no idea when to tell them to come for! I don't want them here too early, and then I go late and they have to leave before, and I don't want them to come too late and miss it!

 

[MrsKChicago]

Nice bumps, ladies! I took one last night of my end of the day bump. It's hilariously massive, I look like I'm six months gone with twins I'll post it with my normal morning bump for comparison. I'm not usually quite that huge at bedtime.

DrMum, if you have to be in the same room again, just remind yourself how low the odds are of getting the same terrible news in the same place twice in a row. I'm sorry you have to go back, it can't be easy.

Would a sensitive toothpaste help with gum pain? We use Sensodyne for our teeth, and it really helps, but I don't know if it would make a difference with gums.

I'm sore today after lots of cleaning yesterday, but it seems to be improving some. We got our new bed put together, and we were both exhausted by the time we were ready to make the bed, so we skipped the foam mattress topper. Big mistake. I didn't realize how big a difference it made. I was so sore, I really would have benefited from that extra bit of padding.

And, we're going to have to go back to Ikea! Lucky us We wanted to try the new bed with our boxspring, in hopes of it working, but I thought it would probably be too high. It is way too high. We can manage for a couple weeks, but it covers way too much of the nice headboard that we bought just for sitting up in bed. We'll have to go back and get the bed base, and then figure out what the heck to do with the boxspring. No way we'll get that in the attic. At least we'll (probably) know the sex by the time we go back, so maybe we'll do a little baby shopping. Maybe get the crib (we disagree on color, and I'm thinking I'll let him win if it's a boy, and make sure I win if it's a girl), and if it's a girl I'll get that light fixture I liked so much.

I'm excited that we're motivated to get all these house projects done before the baby comes, but boy is it exhausting! Why didn't we do all this stuff last summer when I had stamina?? We have so much painting to do before it gets too cold to leave the windows open.

 

[cmr01]

Mrsk- wow what a difference. I see that too when I eat a nice yummy meal. No hiding that belly

 

[MrsKChicago]

As for repeated dates, my brother was born on January 17, and I was born on December 17. I know we were both carefully planned. Mom was very precise

 

[mummy_smurf2b]

Nope sadly sensitive toothpaste doesn't work as I use that anyway the only cure I ever found is wen ur gums bleed since that relieves the pressure so for the time Bering I'm hopin salt water helps

 

[AlyssaANDjosh]

DrMum- I can't imagine the emotions you must be feeling. I would just hold onto the positive info you got from the specialist. Try not to read too much into the coincidence.

mummysmurf- Gum issues are common in pregnancy. I have heard before that swishing a shot of wheatgrass helps release the toxins in your gums, although it doesn't taste the greatest. I also just recently heard about heating coconut oil and swishing that in your mouth to release the toxins. I haven't tried any of these techniques personally, but it may be something to look into.

Cute bumps Missfrick and MrsK!

I have no idea if I will be early or late! I am hoping that my new dr in Texas is willing to to a VBAC. My current dr is all for it, since I only needed a C-section because of twins, not labor complications. I really want a March baby, but I may end up delivering in February.

Also, I thought that I was finally over the "puking" phase of this pregnancy, but my breakfast didn't stay down today. Bummer! I hope it was just a fluke.

 

[mummy3]

Lilfoosh, thats some pattern with dates! I'm so sorry about your loss hun

MrsK that is a massive difference in bump size IkEA again lol, I hope you get your choice in furniture.

Nice bump missfrick!

Not sure about patterns with delivery, I have 4 siblings all were about 10 days- 2 weeks late (I was about 3 weeks early though and a couple them) and I deliver very early.

Alyssa, I hope you get your VBAC, I'm hoping for one too Sorry about the breakfast loss

We braved target this morning, they have some decent maternity clothes, was pleasantly surprised Very well fitting and generous leg length if you're taller.

I really don't want to go to perinatology on Friday. Its so scary knowing the complications Last time preterm labour started up at 17 weeks and with my genetic condition pprom is inevitable, each time getting earlier. 31 weeks last time and this time I have the hyperthyroid too, I can see it being December nevermind January Selfish too but I don't want to go on strict bedrest or move into the hospital for weeks!

 

[lsd2721]

Cute bump, MissFrick!

I'm kind of wondering if I will go early this time too. My water broke at 40+2 with my first. My mom was early for all three of us. I really want my mom to be there this time (They live in NB and will fly since it will be winter), and I have no idea when to tell them to come for! I don't want them here too early, and then I go late and they have to leave before, and I don't want them to come too late and miss it!

I understand this a lot! My in laws are flying in from Australia. I'm due March 25th and they are planning on coming March 20th. I'm scared that since this is my first baby I will be having the baby later than that and then they will get no time to see the baby. I don't know how to tell them without making it sound like I don't want them there or something or offend them in any way!

 

[MrsKChicago]

That does sound stressful, mummy. I hope everything goes as well as possible for you.

I can live with the color change if I have to - at least he likes the crib I like! He wants the light grayish wood, and I like white. I think white will look so much better in our nursery. The walls are really bright, and I plan to keep everything very colorful, so I think the white will balance it. I keep thinking we should look at other stores, but neither of us loved anything at Babies R Us, and why search high and low for alternatives when there's a crib we like for $120? It seems silly. https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80248573/

I think I may go to Target on my way home from babysitting Saturday. There's one between my brother's house and mine, and I have to walk past it anyway. I've been trying to go for weeks, and I keep running out of energy. We did make it for some essentials yesterday, but I want to check out clearance (and regular) maternity, and I didn't have time for that.

 

[lsd2721]

Nice bump Missfrick and MrsK!

MrsK, while you're at Ikea, I might get you to pick a few things up for me! ;-) I love ikea but we don't have one near where I live. Bummer.

As far as the dates thing goes, both my sister and I were born on the 27th. The baby is due on the 25th. I wonder if he/she will be only 2 days late. Haha.

Mummy3, hope everything goes okay for you Friday at your appointment!

Had my 2nd Dr visit today. Unfortunately we didn't get to see baby on screen but we did get to hear the heartbeat! That was good enough for me. We won't get to see the baby again until early November when we book our gender scan. It seems so far away!!! LOL