2015 October Owls! | The chicks are hatching! *16 boys & 8 girls so far!*

[ClaireJ23]

I know I shouldn´t be shopping but was in Next and saw some adorable little baby boy and baby girl clothes. These are my faves:

Boy - https://www.next.co.uk/x55776s3 Dino dungarees

Girl - https://www.next.co.uk/x552786s1 Bunny cardigan

So I will wait until we find out the gender before buying anything. Plus, it´s DD 1st birthday next week, so I´ll be buying things for her at the moment.

 

[tallybee]

Awww so many cute things. I'm indiscriminately buying bargains now lol anything we don't use can be sold on or donated at 30p an item!!

 

[apreslaube]

So excited, I'm 12 weeks today. I still have a week until my next appointment where I should hear the heartbeat though.

 

[GingerPanda]

That dino outfit is SO CUUUUUTE! I wonder if I could get it in the US! I love the little hoodie!


Happy 12 weeks, Apreslaube!


We have decided that next week we're telling MIL, the week after that I'll visit my family and tell them, then I'll announce on Facebook on April Fool's Day.


CrazyMumma, I have a bad hip too. The muscles in my lower back and around my right hip like to deteriorate, and my hip starts to turn out in the socket, which grinds the bone. It suuuucks. I have one of those big yoga balls. My chiropractor taught me how to do physical therapy on it, and it really seems to help. But I noticed mine is getting worse during pregnancy too. Good luck!

 

[pink_bow]

I've not bought a thing yet, dying to though! Will wait til after our gender scan which is only 3 weeks away!

 

[GingerPanda]

Eeeek! We're approaching times for gender scans!

 

[nmpjcp2015]

Awwe I almost bought nappies the other day but resisted as I had a lot to carry home already. I got a load of baby sleepsuits and vests today, baby sleeping bag and leggings for 30p each in the charity shops and they are all virtually new

How much is 30p? It sounds like an amazing deal. Hehe.
My DH can fit the entire size 1 diaper in his hand, it's so funny, and that's not even new born. My sister's last baby was nearly 8 years ago. I'd forgotten how small they are!

Also had a physio appt - he lent me a TENS machiene to try out and its amazeballs on my hips!!! I've been avoiding all painkillers so its nice to finally have something that helps! Got a few exercises to try and strengthen the muscles around my pelvis but basically its going to get worse and we are just trying to slow it down - 6 months to go!

I thought I was the only one with hip issues. My left hip is KILLING ME! I think I'll invest in new tennis shoes because I don't think I'll make it without some comfort on my feet.

pink_bow, you'll probably be the first to find out!!!

GP -I am so excited about the gender scans. I couldn't be team yellow. I'd have a heart attack.

According to my previous EDD I'm 12 weeks today, but I went ahead and moved it back once the doctor said I was a few days behind because I know I ovulated late. So, her measurements are probably the true EDD and not the one based on my LMP.

GP - Can you move me to October 3?

 

[GingerPanda]

I sure can! We're due date buddies now!

 

[Dark_Star]

Ok, I am fairly sure I've found both heartbeats with the doppler pointing straight down into my belly, one is to the left and one is about 2 inches to the right of it. I think the 2 inch difference is enough to be sure I am not listening to the same baby. The rate is about the same, but my babies heart rates have been identical or within 5 beats of each other at each ultrasound.

What do you ladies think?

I might give up coffee, I have noticed that the babies heartrates are 15 bpm more in the early morning... I only have one cup lately, but I don't like the thought that I am doing that to them.

I haven't been buying baby stuff yet... I don't want to jinx myself. I've made it father than this into a pregnancy and still been unsuccessful, I think it might be a while before I feel like I'll actually meet these babies.

 

[Babee_Bugs]

I bought diapers today. I couldn't help it. They were on an amazing sale. I opened the box of size 1 and I can't believe how small they are.

Oh, I"m getting nervous about having a super small person in the house.

Awwwww there tiny aren't there... In mother care i think it is, you can get Tiny Pram Baby nappies and clothes!! there super dinky, I'm sure i use to have dolls that were bigger... Just wait till your near the end and then you will be like "GET THIS BABY OUT NOW!!!"

12 week MW appt today - she saw me hobbling in on my crutches and was shocked at how severe my hips are already! Tried listening to baby's heart beat but all we could hear was the placenta so she thinks the placenta might be at the front blocking the baby. Am being referred to the obstetrician as im a fatty I shouldnt joke but meh - they are concerned as I have a high BMI apparantly...

Also had a physio appt - he lent me a TENS machiene to try out and its amazeballs on my hips!!! I've been avoiding all painkillers so its nice to finally have something that helps! Got a few exercises to try and strengthen the muscles around my pelvis but basically its going to get worse and we are just trying to slow it down - 6 months to go!

OUCH OUCH so painful!!! Like i say i had it for about 6 weeks in the later stages and i just counted the days down, really hope i don't want it this time round... I've been walking a lot more than i usually do, so I'm hoping its gonna strengthen my muscles some...
I couldn't imagine getting it so early on, i feel for you! Hope you get some relief soon x

I know I shouldn´t be shopping but was in Next and saw some adorable little baby boy and baby girl clothes. These are my faves:

Boy - https://www.next.co.uk/x55776s3 Dino dungarees

Girl - https://www.next.co.uk/x552786s1 Bunny cardigan

So I will wait until we find out the gender before buying anything. Plus, it´s DD 1st birthday next week, so I´ll be buying things for her at the moment.

I LURVEEEE Next, I'm a sucker for that shop! about 90% of my Daughters clothes is Next and her Bedroom is decorated out in the Next Woodland Bedding, blankets, curtains etc Im gutted i won't be able to trawl through the boxing day sale for this little one (did it with my daughter, paid £500 and got all her clothes/shoes upto age 1 lol) Bargain... Im waiting on Gender then just go mad and buy everything in there lol

So excited, I'm 12 weeks today. I still have a week until my next appointment where I should hear the heartbeat though.

Yay happy 12 weeks ... Awww i love listening to the heartbeat such a magical sound

 

[Babee_Bugs]

Eeek, Today Baby is the size of a Lime!... it seems HUGE lol x

https://simplyoysters.com/image/data/Recipe%20photos/Limes.JPG

 

[Dark_Star]

I don't understand how it goes from lime to plum... the plums here are about the same size as limes.

 

[Serenjay]

I was thinking the same Dark star... plums here are same size as lime

 

[GingerPanda]

That's why I like the pregnancy book I have. It has life-size drawings for each week. Until they get too big for the page, of course.

 

[2have4kids]

Maybe they were thinking key-limes

 

[nmpjcp2015]

I agree. I think for some weeks they go by more of the weight than the exact size.

Also natural limes (in places like South America) are actually really small. They are more like the size of a small key lime.

The look like this small yellowish lime to the far right. Most places don't have the huge limes that are almost the size of a lemon.

GP - I like the realistic drawings better too.

 

[Dark_Star]

Another site says the size of a fresh fig, or about 1.5 inches crl. add on another .5 inch or so for legs and baby is 2 inches (5cm) long head to foot.

 

[Serenjay]

it's just so amazing how fast they grow.

I couldnt hear baby again today.. but it kept moving and kicking the doppler was making some odd noises..so I know its ok..

 

[GingerPanda]

Plum vs the actual size 12 week drawing in my book. I don't think they're the same size at all! Maybe in diameter...

https://s27.postimg.org/h278v9ocz/WP_20150319_10_57_03_Pro.jpg

 

[tallybee]

Yeah the fruit sizes are a bit odd lol xx