2016 May Miracles

[Spiffynoodles]

Just had my 32 week ultrasound. Baby is looking good, but he had his arm over his face, so no cute pictures, unfortunately. He's estimated to weigh 4lbs 10oz, which is just a little smaller than my last two boys weighed at 32 weeks, but still a great weight. The perinatologist said that he's kind of in a weird position with his head over my hip, which I guess explains why he still hasn't dropped down.

Also, I decided to take another bump pic. I feel huge!

 

[sugargully]

Pink, Bakerh, and Spiffy-Those are great stats and awesome scans. I'm so glad to hear your little ones are doing so well.

 

[KrissyB]

Baker and Spiff - Glad to hear the scans went well!

Spiff - that is quite a bump! I wonder if your profile will change a lot once he does drop down. Did you carry so far forward with your other pregnancies?

 

[pinkpassion]

Beautiful scans ladies and bumps!! I really need to do another bumpdate!! Although, in a way I did last night!! We had our maternity photos done last night!!! I can't wait to see them!! We never did maternity pics with dd1 and I so regret it, but I did birth photography and my photographer was amazing! So when I called her this pregnancy she told me her special was if I booked birth photography then I could have a free maternity session and half off newborn session, so of course it was a no brainer since we will most certainly not miss birth pics, those pics are so special to me and something I will cherish forever!!!! Anyone else getting pics done?

 

[Spiffynoodles]

Baker and Spiff - Glad to hear the scans went well!

Spiff - that is quite a bump! I wonder if your profile will change a lot once he does drop down. Did you carry so far forward with your other pregnancies?

You know, my profile doesn't actually change too much after baby drops, because my torso is so short that baby tends to stick straight out. This was my 34 week bump with #3 (so a week before he was born). He was at -2 station at this point, so I know he'd dropped, but you wouldn't guess because he seems to be poking straight out!

 

[pinkpassion]

For those of you who have 2+ kiddos already. Did you find they looked alike at birth? Looking at dd1's birth pic and dd2's 3d pic they look just alike!!

 

[Spiffynoodles]

Pink, they do look very similar! These were my first and second babies when they were a few weeks old. I think baby #3 looked very similar, too, but not quite as close as the first two.

 

[KrissyB]

Pink - They do look a lot alike! Same with my DD2 4D and DD1 baby pics! Can't wait to see if it holds true

AFM - I have an official date! Our c-section is schedule for May 2nd at 7:30 am! Which means I'm less than 6 weeks away Very hard to believe. And that's IF the baby holds out that long. DD1 came 6 days before her c-sec date.

 

[Ganton]

Pink, I honestly can't tell tbd difference between some of the pictures of my two boys when they were newborn, but they're actually quite different now. Definitely brothers, but their features are different in so many ways.

When you say birth pics, do you literally mean pictures of you in labour and giving birth? I've never had anything like that done, but I have said to hubby that if like him to tey to take more pictures during labour and immediately after birth this time. I know they won't be suitable for public viewing but it feels wrong not to have any pictures of that intense time in out lives. I don't know of anyone who does that sort of photography here, but it is something that I'd possibly be up for.

Its lovely to see and hear all the updates from recent scans. We dint have any standard scans past 20 weeks, so the next time I get to see my little baby is when it's born. Only a little over 5 weeks until due date now though, so it's starting to feel pretty close really.

 

[pinkpassion]

Ganton, yes actual pictures of labor and delivery. I'll look for the link and put in on here so you can see!! My birth Pictures with dd1

 

[NZKiwi]

I have a degree in photography so I plan on doing my own newborn photoshoot. I will get some pics right afterbirth but not during, I will give dh my camera and put it on auto, I can always Photoshop shop at flaws out later!

Lovely to see all the positive updates.

 

[Ganton]

Maternity and newborn shoots are very popular here, and we'll definitely be getting newborn photos again this time, but I've never heard of anyone having birth photos done. If you find someone you're comfortable with though, I think it's a lovely idea.

These are my boys at less than 24 hours old. I can't work out how to attach 2 photos to one post so will put the second picture in another post.

 

[Ganton]

DS2...

 

[TTDuck]

Spiffy I stick out like that too but I'm tall so I appear smaller.
No photos planned here other than what me and my husband take. Maybe we'll try to actually bring my good camera with us to the hospital this time! 😁
I had a checkup today. This girl does not like the Doppler! She kicks it every time! But everything looks good. Will be having appointments every 2 weeks now and have an ultrasound at my next one.

 

[Spiffynoodles]

I've never had maternity, newborn, or birth photos done (aside from what I take myself). However, I have a friend who is in town right now and she said if she's still here when baby is born, she'll do birth photography for me for free to build up her portfolio. I would normally never do it (I'm the type that only wants DH there) but she's a very good friend, so I'd feel comfortable with her there.

 

[Em260]

Great news on all of the scans and checkups, ladies!

Spiffy - my belly is way out in front this time too. I have a short torso so I feel like that's the only place for the baby to go. I think my abs were a lot stronger last time so it kept the belly in check. This time my belly is huge lol.

pink - I had maternity pics last time but I'm just planning on doing newborn pics this time. That is so cool you had birth photography. Those pictures are amazing, you look beautiful and your dd is so precious! We will just be taking pictures on our own this time again but I really want to take more videos of the baby. For some reason we only took one short video last time.

Krissy - congrats on getting your csection date! 6 weeks will be here before you know it!

AFM - I have my csection date too. It's May 19th so just 8 weeks from now! I can't believe it's that close. I've been busy packing to get ready for our move. I can't wait to get settled in our new place and start nesting

 

[drjo718]

Glad to hear everyone's doing well.

New carpet for me today! I spent yesterday moving (non-heavy) furniture, ripping up cheap 12 year old carpet and pad, and pulling staples out of the floor. My body, especially hands, is soooo sore now. But I'm happy the baby will have nice, soft carpet to learn to roll and crawl!

 

[bakerh518]

We are hoping this baby is cooperative and we can have our photographer there... she was supposed to be there for our son but with a csection its not allowed

 

[busytulip]

Yay for great scan updates!!

Spiffy I love your bump

Pink those labor and birth photos are Ahhhhhmazing!

NZKiwi I didn't realize you had a degree in photography, do you do any freelance or enjoy it as a career?

Em I hope that your move is going smoothly

Drjo new carpet sounds fab!

Sorry I've been away ladies. My laptop seems to be working properly with its new part, so hopefully I can do a much better job staying caught up.

How are everyone's birth plans coming along? Is anyone planning on birthing at home?

 

[Spiffynoodles]

Good to hear from you, Busy. How are you doing?

I don't really have a birth plan because I'm pretty comfortable with the typical hospital delivery. I love the epidural!

So did anyone notice any increase in BH or contractions last night with the full moon? I had more contractions than I typically do only two days after getting my shot, so I'm blaming it on the moon.