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

[ladybrown33]

So now that I know I'm expecting a boy I couldn't resist shopping!!! I bought some t shirts socks and towels.... I had to stop don't buy everything in one place but the deals were great

I'm looking forward to a day out shopping so exciting sounds like you had fun

Yes I love shopping and there are so many things to choose from I am starting from scratch as this is my first child so I need some of everything

 

[CoffeePuffin]

I've been getting the most awful cramps in my calves the past few days, it's agony to walk

 

[Foxycleopatra]

We had our gender scan yesterday at 16+3 and we are officially... TEAM PINK!!

That makes girl number 3 for us.

Grr it won't lw me upload a scan pic!!

 

[MrsKChicago]

Congrats on finding out genders, ladies! It made it so much more real for me.

I don't have any of my books handy to doublecheck, but I think potassium and magnesium are good for leg cramps.

 

[mummy_smurf2b]

We had our gender scan yesterday at 16+3 and we are officially... TEAM PINK!!

That makes girl number 3 for us.

Grr it won't lw me upload a scan pic!!

Congrats on team pink we need more girls in the thread hehe

 

[DrMum]

Congrats foxy! I was starting to think we were heading for a 90:10 split on the boy:girl front!

I did some shopping today for two different baby showers tomorrow! Something in the water 40 or so weeks ago (? Christmas cheer haha)

 

[DrMum]

Yeah never knew what poutine was until now. It actually sounded very dirty at first but my mind tuns to the wild side. Lol

 

[ladybrown33]

We had our gender scan yesterday at 16+3 and we are officially... TEAM PINK!!

That makes girl number 3 for us.

Grr it won't lw me upload a scan pic!!

Congratulations

 

[missfrick]

Foxy: Congrats on team pink!

AFM: Today was a total DTD fail! Everything was fine until I had to stop for a drink of water. DF used some lube, and pulled out the "tingling" one, which, even though I've used it before, I didn't know if it was safe for pregnancy. So I got worried and hormones took over and I cried and sobbed...needless to say it didn't end well... Not to mention, it seemed to burn - I guess it's the extra blood and sensitivity that comes with pregnancy? Thank goodness he's really understanding, but I feel pretty bad.

 

[Loozle]

Welcome to team pink foxy!

We went out for the day to the Harry Potter studio tour yesterday for ds1's birthday. Was a fab day but we were out of the house from 7.45am until 7pm and I was absolutely shattered. So I went to bed early and as soon as I did, baby started doing crazy dance moves or something in there lol. I'm quite sure that I actually saw my belly move aswell but I'm sure it's too early for that?? Anyway I went to sleep quite early but was then woken up several times by both boys as they're poorly now! Both of them have colds and high temperatures and ds1 was sick in the night. I think we'll be having a lazy day today!

 

[CoffeePuffin]

Our toddler has been waking up multiple times in the night for about a month now, and won't settle without being cuddled back to sleep so I am quite exhausted. But I keep telling myself one day she'll be all grown up and I'll miss those cuddles, so I'm trying not to get annoyed at it all, but it's hard when you're sleep deprived.

 

[MrsKChicago]

I survived the 5k! God am I exhausted! I'm glad I did it, though. And my time wasn't actually too far off from last year. Maybe an extra ten minutes or so? I was being a little goofy towards the end, but once you factor in the walk to get coffee and get back to the car afterwards, this is basically how I feel

DH wants to run next year, so I think I'll see if my SIL and nephew want to come and walk. Even if I were remotely interested in running (and I'm not), it would be too hard to do with a 6 month old.

 

[molly86]

I survived the 5k! God am I exhausted! I'm glad I did it, though. And my time wasn't actually too far off from last year. Maybe an extra ten minutes or so? I was being a little goofy towards the end, but once you factor in the walk to get coffee and get back to the car afterwards, this is basically how I feel

DH wants to run next year, so I think I'll see if my SIL and nephew want to come and walk. Even if I were remotely interested in running (and I'm not), it would be too hard to do with a 6 month old.

Well done you!

 

[mummy3]

12+ pages in 3 days

Congrats on the rainbow baby

You are very brave MrsK lol, now after all the exercise, its a good time to indulge some cravings! Oh and rest!!

Lots of little boys coming and a few girls, the next few ladies aim for girls so we even these numbers

Oh man I panic even right after a scan I don't think its unusual and is very understandable. I had a indepth scan on Friday and will again on Wednesday and I'm already nervous! Likely depends on history and whether its first time etc.

Each time I'm in a pregnancy group, poutine gets brought up and I can never find it

So lots of shopping being done? I've done a couple bits, got some cute preemie outfits from carters and waiting on them calling me back when more gets in Went to pea in a pod maternity after my scan on Friday and found some really comfy maternity underpants that were very affordable Then to the not so affordable godiva chocolate Working through a birthday cake flavor bar now lol. https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/images/smilies/doh.gif

What is the quinny buzz stroller like? I've heard about it but never seen one over here.

I also had my thyroid check on Friday afternoon, the levels are starting to lower! They started at twice the upper end of normal, now half way back Bad news is my liver enzymes are starting to be affected by the medication/hyperthyroid and having some BP issues. With my history of HELLP and eclampsia, panic is setting in! Stupid prescription part of our insurance is being a pain in the arse too, they seem to think we still have our old insurance (switched 2 months ago!!!) and so now our ins wont cover until they hear from the old one which is dragging their feet :/ Oh and they seem to think its mail order pharmacy At least its just prescription and not Medical/vision/dental!!! Means I have to wait for my extended release propranolol for the BP though and Zofran has run out so throwing up all over

Oh man loozle, sorry your house has the lurgy The joys of school/nursery and more than one kid huh?! I hope its passed soon Harry Potter land sounds well cool!!!

MissFrick One of those situations you just have to laugh! Always more funny an hour or so later though With my second, hubby and I got adventurous at about 18 weeks I think and TMI I was sat on him and just I guess the movement led to me throwing up a huge amount all over him

DrMum, how is the Scottish boys name search going? That's brilliant your specialists are taking such good care, same with you Lilfoosh I'm so happy with my care, there's nothing better than a specialist that not only knows what they're doing but that actually takes the time to involve you in the plan and accommodate the fear Will you both be going for steroids at viability? I'm offered 23 or 24 weeks (to get then again at pprom ) Also will you be doing the progesterone shots for preterm labour? I'm meant to start on Wednesday, well stupid insurance permitted

Christmas is a hot topic here, with hubby being jewish its a bit of a muddle up, the Christmas tree is also the hannukah bush etc and usually we do it here for the small extended family. This time though there's a 99% chance I'll be in hospital so we're trying to figure out a way to do it, I have 5 kids so its a huge deal!! Any suggestions welcome!!

Sorry for leg cramps too, they're brutal I think magnesium too, depending on the cause. I have them from a neuromuscular cause (but still feel the same as Charlie horse cramps) and a seizure med works to keep it under control.

Those with other kids, have they been told yet? If so how are they taking the news?

 

[SarahBear]

mummy3, Violet has been told, but she's too young to really understand. She seems to think that we're saying there's a baby in my belly button. Then she'll point to hers and say "baby, button." She's starting to get that the word "baby" is associated with my belly and not hers or her daddy's, but of course she doesn't really know what we're talking about.

 

[mummy_smurf2b]

That's a long post mummy3 quinny Buzz are cool I was so sure I was gettin one but now partners mum has thrown a spanner in the works as they say as She's seen a maxi cosi mura plus 3 she's asking if I want it and it's new with other bits with it so I'm considering it the one thing I defo want to buy though is the Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Perfect Prep Machine
Think it will be a life saver not needing to cool a bottle down every time

My daughter was the first person I told and she loves it she can't wait to feed him, she turns 4 while we are on holiday in portugal in October

 

[SarahBear]

Is there anyone in this thread who has a different last name to their partner? I didn't change my last name when I got married, so my husband and I have different last names. Last time, we gave Violet his last name, but this time around, we're planning to give the baby my last name. People are going to think we're weird, but oh well...

 

[MrsKChicago]

I changed my name, but I'm kind of the weirdo in my family. Around here, changing names is definitely not a given. Switching off is a good compromise. My brother and I automatically got my dad's name.

 

[missfrick]

Is there anyone in this thread who has a different last name to their partner? I didn't change my last name when I got married, so my husband and I have different last names. Last time, we gave Violet his last name, but this time around, we're planning to give the baby my last name. People are going to think we're weird, but oh well...

I'm changing mine when I get married, to each their own.
As for alternating the last names, my cousin did it. Family didn't necessarily receive it well, but it's no ones decision but yours and your husbands, so eff what others think!

Whoever was having butt pain before, I am now with you! Poor doggy cut her eye apple picking this morning and we sat in vet emerg for 4 hours while dogs hit by cars came in and pushed our wait longer and longer (really, I was okay with it, obviously she wasn't as emergent)... but holy cow by 2.5 hours in, I couldn't sit normal on the chair anymore, it's like a pole is being shoved into my tailbone and it hurts whenever I sit directly on it!

 

[MrsKChicago]

Ouch! I'm finally getting over the butt pain, thankfully. No way could I have done all that walking at the end of the first trimester. I'd have made it a block and quit.

Is your pup ok? It takes a special talent to cut your eye picking apples. I wouldn't put it past one of our dogs.