2016 May Miracles

[bakerh518]

We DEFINITELY didn't not tell anyone our list of names with our son either, my MIL is VERY opinionated and neither of us wanted to deal with any negative feedback (really feed back at all )

This time around I've already made it clear that james will be the middle name regardless of how anyone feels about it, i told my siblings they were free to also use it and i didn't care at all if it was duplicate or as a first name. My dad passed away a month and a half before our son was born, so i could really care less what inlaws think in regards to that.

 

[febbride2012]

hi every one, we don't tell anyone the names either so when we named our second Mariella we had a few stares haha

 

[febbride2012]

Tonight we put the two girls together - we've still not done the big girls bedroom for our eldest but need space for new baby in our room... so we're hoping this will kick us up the bums!

We've had a productive few weeks. got new baby lots of new blankets a new new outfits, new matresses for crib (in our bedroom) and moses basket (for in the living room) and this weekend we ordered our new pram - getting the city select - should have just got it when I wanted it last time ut we got te be dual last time and i hate it so replacing with an upgrade and getting what I wanted originally. we also got a new bouncer for her and the girls chose her a new teddy .

We have my private 4d scan in 2 weeks and then my growth scans start.

this pregnancy hasn't been my easiest, but it does seem to be going by so fast.

I have 14 more working days until Easter holidays (Y) which is also when i begin unoffical maternity leave.

 

[Flossie_Aus]

I love everyone's name choices, they're all beautiful!

Febbride you sound really organised! We just finished collecting all the larger bits and pieces but we haven't even started painting the nursery yet so it's all piled up in my living room!

 

[Esperanza2015]

Hi ladies:

Been fighting a horrible cold and feeling very down the past week. Finally I'm feeling more normal now even though my throat still very itchy and my nose is still runny.
Love the names!! We are stucked and not making any progress...hope we get more inspiration soon.
We bought the car seat and a crib this weekend and received a lot of gifts (used but good baby stuff) so now we have a pack and play, a bf pillow, and some other nice toys for the baby. I have to start washing the baby clothes and everything else that may look dirty. Hope to find energy to do that soon!
All good in my appt for 28 weeks with the midwife, baby kicked very hard while she was measuring me... she has been moving so much that am sure she is fine even though i felt sick as a dog.

 

[Spiffynoodles]

Febbride, we just put our two oldest in a room together two nights ago, and it hasn't been easy so far! You'll have to let me know how it's going for you.

Esperanza, sorry you're feeling so sick!

 

[febbride2012]

2nd night and it's ok so far... izzy has just turned 3 (a month ago) and mariella is 21 months so maybe because they are so young - hoping they are always as good lol

 

[Spiffynoodles]

Ours are (almost) 4 and 2.5, and the 2.5 year old is the one causing the trouble. The older one just wants to sleep, but he just shrieks and cries and drives her crazy. We had hoped to have him in a "big boy" bed in the shared room, but he wouldn't stop climbing all over his sister, which she hated of course, so we put him in a pack-n-play until he gets used to being in the same room, and then we'll try the bed again. Plus, he wakes up so much earlier than she does, which wakes her up, too.

 

[TTDuck]

My husband was really set on it so we decided on Bridgit 😄

 

[ja14]

We decided on Bennett when I was probably 14 weeks or so, and then announce it when we found out the gender. I thought I would wait on telling people the name, because I don't want to hear opinions, but I've been 100% that that is his name! I also have only gotten positive comments about it, surprisingly!


... Before we decided on Bennett, I really liked Leo, but felt like it was too short to be a first name. I also wanted his first name to be something we could shorten. So Leo became his middle name!

 

[busytulip]

Great names ladies. I love hearing everyone's ideas or preferences. Especially those that have a special meaning or back story.

 

[Em260]

I love all of these name choices! I'm a little jealous of people who have settled on one name. I found it so easy to bond with my DD while pregnant because we had her name set by week 16 and I could call her by her name. This poor little guy will probably be nameless until the hospital

Febride - you are so organized! I haven't done much of anything other than purchase clothing. I did order a new crib and dresser but it was on back order so it won't be here until April. We still have everything from my DD but I do need to figure out our stroller situation. I went to Buy Buy Baby yesterday and looked at the options. City Select looks really nice and I really like the Uppababy Vista too.

 

[busytulip]

I went and purchased a new stroller over the weekend. I went to Buy Buy baby but could not justify paying those sort of prices.
I ended up with the Graco Pace, I found it for under $100 at Target. It's easy to maneuver, folds and unfolds easily with 1 hand, and is fairly light weight.
We went walking some trails and it did great over rugged terrain too.
Just thought I'd pass along my thoughts for anyone on the look out for a budget friendly option.

 

[Em260]

For those of you that will have the baby in your room in the beginning, what is the baby going to sleep in? Co-sleeper, bassinet, or full size crib? I bought another crib but now I'm wondering if I should have gotten something smaller since it will take up so much space in our bedroom.

 

[Spiffynoodles]

Em, we have a bassinet that we've used with each baby, but then we always end up using our swing instead, since all of our kids have slept better in it than the bassinet. So this time I think we'll just start with the swing (the seat of the swing detaches so we can move it around with us while he's sleeping, which is nice).

 

[NZKiwi]

I have a Moses basket that baby will go in, it detaches from the stand so I can move him from bedroom to lounge with me.

 

[Sis4Us]

I see some have chimed in on names heres our Lil guys!!

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[ja14]

I have a pack n' play that has a bassinet in our bedroom, he'll sleep in there for awhile!

 

[Esperanza2015]

We are going to use a Moses Basket that has been years in my husbands family. It's actually like a big basket with a little mattress in it. It comes with a cover that looks like a drape and a standard (thats how they call it here, something to put it on).
Am having pain and discomfort in my diaphragm specially at night. Started pilling up pillows and slept sitted last night. Anyone having the same issue?

 

[bakerh518]

We will have a mini crib with only three sides, we had a full size crib with three sides on the other side of our bed for our son. It gives him space to sleep but also makes it easy for me! We would be doing another full size crib but my husband thinks we won't be able to get by with the limited space.

Were going to transition to my husband on my sons side in about a month. And hopefully our son will be okay with that...


Esperanza: is it like a racing heartbeat? I would bring it up to your ob just incase. I definitely get out of breath easily, and if I'm at a weird angle its worse!