2016 May Miracles

[KrissyB]

Somehow I've actually being doing great in the weight gain department. With DD I put on way too much weight, never lost all of it, and then gained some more during the long hard TTC road this time around. But during the pregnancy itself I've done a great job managing weight gain, and have gained a lot less than with DD1 ... but I still think I show much more than I did with DD right now lol.

Had my 20 week check up today and all is well Nice reassurance going into the holidays. The doc did comment on how incredibly active she is though - she could even hear how active just through the doppler.

busy - This ticker makes me smile every week, but this week's is one of my favorites so far

 

[pinkpassion]

So adorable ja!!

I'm there with you spiffy, not allowed to buy clothes as this is our second girl and be born 3 weeks before dd1 turns 2 so same seasons .... but I enjoy seeing other people's purchases and there are some things I'm holding out of dd1's clothes stashes that are special to her, so I'll replace some of those things with things special to dd2!!

I think you are all right. I think it's a difference in staying active and being healthier this time around and eating healthier food this time around!!! And also I've been sick longer this time yoo, which doesn't help. I still have days when I don't feel like eating anything!!!

 

[Em260]

I haven't gained any weight yet but with my DD I had lost ten pounds in the first trimester so I looked even smaller than usual. My belly is bigger this time but I read it's because the muscles are already stretched out from having a previous pregnancy. I looked this size when I was 27 weeks with DD not 17 weeks . I should post comparison bump pics.

I'm so jealous you all have baby clothes consignment stores near you. We don't have any here. Luckily I've managed to score some great Black Friday deals and I'm hoping after Christmas sales will be good too.

Kitteh - I will post a stash pic. The collection is definitely growing .

Krissy - congrats on your scan! It's nice to have it done before the holidays so you're not waiting.

 

[busytulip]

Ja glad the scan went well. He has an adorable profile

I wouldn't be overly worried about weight gain at this point, there is still plenty of time to balloon up I personally am one of those that loses weight for the first half, then the last tri I completely 'pop' and look like a whale

Krissy yay! for an active little girl.

Em you should post comparison pics. I always think it's neat how differently every baby is carried.

 

[Kitteh_Kat]

At my 16 week appointment I hadn't gained any weight, and got an earful from the midwife about needing to eat. She didn't believe me when I said I've been eating so much since getting pregnant. I didn't gain any weight with DD until the third trimester though, so I'm thinking that just might be normal for me.

ja - he is beautiful! Yay for a great anatomy scan

Krissy - awesome to get that reassurance, glad it went well!

If this one had been a girl I still would have bought more clothes, but I'm addicted. Maybe go thru all of the clothes and get rid of any that have stains/holes/fading/etc to make room for more?

Em - definitely post a comparison picture! It's so interesting how there are so many changes between pregnancies.

I posted this in my fitness journal the other week, but I'm carrying lower this time around! (I'm also more bump this time around, last time it was mostly fat ) December '12 and December '15, 17 weeks with DD and 16-18 weeks with Baby Wookie

https://digital-kitten.net/images/preg2/difference17.png

 

[Alea]

Hi everyone!

I have been keeping mummy very busy now that I am teething and being weaned. I am enjoying having new textures but sadly mummy needs to improve her cooking just a little bit as I don't always enjoy what she's giving me! In 3 days I will be 6 months old and I am sure I am at the top of Santa's nice list this year.

Can you keep a secret? You promise?

I am going to be a big sister! It's still very early days, and mummy and daddy can't quite believe it. They are very excited and thankful to have another baby on the way!

Wishing you all a happy Christmas,

Lots of love Maisie Grace (and mummy too!) x

 

[pinkpassion]

Awww alea, that's awesome congrats!!! And super cute letter from maisie!!!! she sounds adorable!!!! I wish you well in this pregnancy, may it be a very sticky baby!!!!

 

[drjo718]

Congrats alea!

 

[Spiffynoodles]

Alea, congrats! Sending lots of sticky dust your way!

Kitteh, that's a good idea, to clear out some clothes to make room for a few new outfits. I got all of my boy clothes from a lady who was done having kids, so I never got to shop for any of it, and some of it I haven't really used, because I don't like it much. So it would be nice to buy some things myself.

So today I got some sad news. My SIL had a miscarriage last night. She was 8 weeks along, and I was so looking forward to having our kids around the same time.

 

[sugargully]

What a nice letter Alea! It's so good to have you back on the front page.

I have my next scan 12/28. I'm so worried the tech or oh will ruin team yellow for me! How can I put my foot down so the surprise isn't ruined?

 

[Kitteh_Kat]

Congrats, Alea and Maisie!! Best of luck with this pregnancy and rainbow baby

Spiffy - I hope you're able to go do some shopping then! Might be able to find some good sales after the holidays And so sorry about your SIL, that must be so hard to go through especially during this time of year

sugar - just put your foot down and ask them to turn the monitor when they're checking that area

 

[Em260]

Alea - congratulations!! How exciting!!

Kitteh - such cute bump pics! It's so interesting to see how each pregnancy is carried differently.

Spiffy - I'm so sorry to hear about your SIL That is heartbreaking and such a hard time of year to have that happen.

Ja - sorry somehow I missed your post earlier. That is such a great scan pic!

sugargully - Just tell the tech and they will probably turn the screen or tell you to look away when they are scanning. Usually they ask right away if you want to know the sex or not.

 

[pinkpassion]

Sugargully, make sure you tell them right off that bat before they even start that you don't want to know. Our tech just blurted it out without asking first!!!

Spiffy I'm so sorry , that's so hard!!! I hope you can support her and shower her with extra tlc. Maybe a nice meal or something? It doesn't really help with the pain of a loss but takes the load off and allows some time to grieve!!!

 

[sugargully]

Ugh! I'm hoping for no blurting out! I'll def tell them not to tell me up front. I guess I'll have to do that at all future scans for the next oh...5months!

 

[Spiffynoodles]

Thanks, ladies. I asked my SIL if she wanted to drop her kids off with me and have some time alone, but her DH took the day off to be with her today, and made her stay in bed all day yesterday while he watched the kids, so I'm glad he's taking good care of her.

Sugar, my advice is don't look AT ALL if they're scanning below the chest. My tech wasn't even trying to look at the gender with DS2 and he just flashed us really good anyway.

 

[NoodleHelm]

Mind if I join? I'm due May 21st, with my first little boy! We are super excited, and can't wait to meet him.

I would really like a place to join where people understand what's going on, and all the motions we go through. My husband doesn't quite understand, but he is being very supportive!

 

[cookielucylou]

Had our 20week scan here yesterday and we think we know what sex baby is but not 100% as baby being very awkward! All is well though which is good

 

[Spiffynoodles]

Welcome NoodleHelm! :wave: Always good to have another "noodle".

Cookie, you can say that and then not tell us!

As for me, I had contractions every 5-10 minutes all day yesterday, but then I got my shot before going to bed and today...nothing! Gotta love modern medicine.

 

[sugargully]

Welcome Noodlehelm!

 

[pinkpassion]

Cookie, lol, you must spill the beans!!! Will you be getting a girl this time?!

Welcome noodle!!!

Spiffy, eeekkkkk that would scare the crap out of me! Try to take it easy. I know that's hard with life with little ones!!! Glad all was well today!!!
I had an ob appointment today. My anatomy scan is in 2 weeks! All was well today, except I have to go to the cardiologist Monday since I'm having frequent clusters of heart palpitations. I'm sure all is well but they just want me to get checked out to be sure!!

Anyone else wish we could fast forward to 35+ weeks?! I'm so ready to meet this little one (at a safe gestation though lol, I want her to be at least 38 weeks) I just enjoy the last 6 ish weeks of pregnancy so much, just feeling them all the time and getting excited at the thought of them being here soon!! Ah I can't wait!!!!