April Munchkins 2013- enjoying our wonderful babies!

[kirstabelle]

Maybesoon, so sorry that things seem to be getting worse rather than better. Hope whatever happens is for the best, which I'm sure it will be.

Love everyone's scan pics! I had my NT scan this morning, I don't have a scanner so can't share the pics. Specialist said we could not have had a better ultrasound, baby's growth is perfect, and that if the blood test comes back looking as good as the scan then this baby "has a rat's chance of being born with down syndrome". I feel so much better! So comforting. Yay! Get my bloods back in a week, but feeling confident that everything is all good. Baby was bouncing around in my tummy and was laying in the opposite position from last scan two weeks ago. Glad bub is making itself at home!

 

[ukgirl23]

Awww kristabelle congrats on a healthy happy baby x

 

[lily28]

kirstabelle such wonderful news!!! Congrats on the very successful scan, and can't wait for the blood work results!

 

[soph77]

Maybesoon how are you feeling? Xx

Last night & today have been pretty hard. He decided to "lock" me out of the house where I can't get to my stuff. He's pretty much staying in a drunken stupor and acting like a child. He is aware that I have been spotting and having some mild cramping which my doctor feels is totally stress related. However he seems to be doing everything in his power to cause as much stress & hurt towards me as he can. My family has decided that he never wanted a baby with me and is doing what he can to cause me to miscarry. I don't know. I am completely lost right now.

Thank you for asking. Hope all is well with you & lo.

I am so sorry your husband is being such an arse. I agree with the other ladies that it is time to move on from such a toxic person who obviously doesn't worship you the way a husband should. i am glad you have the love and support of your parents. My 11 year olds father was an asshole to me and left me when I was 3 months pregnant. Turns out that it was the best thing he ever did for me and I raised my baby alone. I was so much better off once he was gone and I, like you, turned to my parents for support. I am so thankful that i had Kai without his father around because now Kai and I have the most incredible bond and I was able to meet and marry the man of my dreams. There are still good ones out there!

omg I'm so happy, I just had my scan, everything is well. Baby is measuring right on perfect for its due date, Heartbeat was 188bpm!!! so nice and strong, and he/she was sleeping so we had to wake her/him up and when we did I saw his/her little arms and legs moving. Our little bean is so awesome... here is a pic!

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Great scan pic!!!


I am going to get my legs and lady bits waxed this morning after a loooooong time growing a forest over winter! I am excited to be able to wear shorts and shirts again and feel sexy for the hubs! Also need to go dress shopping for my birthday on Friday 28th. Dh is taking me somewhere special and now that I know everything is fine with the baby I can relax and look forward to things again

 

[ReadytoMum]

Lovely scan pics everyone!! Buch of good lookin' babes if I do say so.

I had a check-up at the Dr's office today, blood pressure, pee in a cup, weight measuring etc. and I was asking her about our next scan date... apparently since we're not getting genetic screening done, we don't get our next scan till 18 weeks!! That's 9 weeks away!

The only encouraging bit about it is that we'll also get to find out the sex then! But AWWWWWW it's so FAR AWAY.

As for food stuffs... I think I'm discovering that I seem to like cooked veggies more than raw ones. I think the raw ones were part of what was contributing to my bloating and constipation. So I'm going to try and eat more cooked veggies and see how that works out.

Hope everyone is feeling well!

 

[nimbec]

Hi ladies it's very quiet in here today-hope everyone is ok!!

Has anyone else got horrid back pain? Also I feel so lethargic any tips for gaining some energy??

 

[lily28]

Lovely scan pics everyone!! Buch of good lookin' babes if I do say so.

I had a check-up at the Dr's office today, blood pressure, pee in a cup, weight measuring etc. and I was asking her about our next scan date... apparently since we're not getting genetic screening done, we don't get our next scan till 18 weeks!! That's 9 weeks away!

The only encouraging bit about it is that we'll also get to find out the sex then! But AWWWWWW it's so FAR AWAY.

As for food stuffs... I think I'm discovering that I seem to like cooked veggies more than raw ones. I think the raw ones were part of what was contributing to my bloating and constipation. So I'm going to try and eat more cooked veggies and see how that works out.

Hope everyone is feeling well!

It is not too far away 9 weeks, it will pass in a jiffy!

I much prefer cooked veggies than raw as well, always did but I crave cooked and pureed veggies constantly, like the baby food kind haha!

Hi ladies it's very quiet in here today-hope everyone is ok!!

Has anyone else got horrid back pain? Also I feel so lethargic any tips for gaining some energy??

All is well!

I had a mean back pain on Friday, I was ironing for hours and I got really tired of standing. I must take more breaks.

Energy huh? I have a lot of energy in the morning, even without coffee. Later in the day I will lie down for a while and have often healthy snacks for some energy. And some mint tea (no sugar), as I can't drink other kinds of beverages. Mint tea picks me up as it is refreshing.

I realized what makes me nauseous: sugar. I only felt nauseous twice so far, once when I had a fanta, and yesterday when I had a cup of tea that DH put sugar in by mistake. Minutes later I was like bleeehhh NO sugar for me!

 

[TeAmo]

Hi Girls!!

Loving the scan pics!!!! I cannot wait for mine. As you know I had my first midwife appt week before last which was a bit later than it should have been. Well my midwife said she was sending my paperwork as 'urgent' to the hospital so I could have my scan on time. I called on Thursday as I hadnt heard anything and they have no record of me being preggers! They can see me on their system from last time but nothing now. She has had to squeeze me in for a scan as they are all booked up GREAT. None the less, I am sooo excited for the scan on Thursday.

She has assured me she will hunt down my paperwork.

xxx

 

[nimbec]

Lilly omg even the thought of soggy veg makes me feel yukky lol glad u found what works for you though!! Glad all is well!

Teamo Yey for scan date and I'm sure they will dig out your paper work how frustrating!! But u got your scan day and that's the most important thing x

 

[nimbec]

Ps I made it to 12 weeks YAY!!!!

 

[TeAmo]

Ps I made it to 12 weeks YAY!!!!

DITTO!

 

[dan-o]

Morning ladies, hope everyone is feeling ok today

Had a quick read through and wow! so many wonderful scans!

Nothing much been happening with me, which is good of course lol! Next scan on tues, fingers crossed

I'll try and keep up with everyone a bit better this week, been slacking recently!

 

[nimbec]

Yey teamo great feeling isn't it whoooooo hoooooo!!

Dano pleased to hear all is well with you!

Well clearly I've totally lost the plot my oh was shouting upstarirs to me this morning telling me there was no milk which there 100% was I was adamant!! So it turns out I put the milk away in the cupboard rather than the fridge Ooooops!!! Haha warm milk yuk!!

 

[ReadytoMum]

Ps I made it to 12 weeks YAY!!!!

DITTO!

Congrats ladies!!


So I have a hilarious story to share. (Well, DH and I think it is anyway... )

We went out for dinner last night with a male friend of ours. He doesn't know we're expecting yet. None of our friends do. So we went to a Tea and Crepe place. Trying to be subtle I went up to the counter to ask about which of their multitude of teas I could have, since many herbal teas aren't safe. That way DH and our friend could keep chatting at the table and he'd be none the wiser.

While at the counter, the owner starts telling me about their "Life Brand" teas and their "Mom-to-be" line. And I tell them I'm fine with my choice, but thank-you. I sit back at the table.

The waitress comes to take our order. I tell her I want the honeybush tea. She responds, "Oh are you sure? You don't want to try the Mom-to-be tea?" I bite my lip and quickly tell her that I'd like the honeybush, and thank-you. She then she brings out our crepes, and when she puts my down, she says, "Oh and by the way, congratulations!" DH and I exchange a glace with each other and just try to keep talking in our current conversation.

So far... MIRACULOUSLY... our friend seems to have no idea what's going on. He's so oblivious he hasn't caught on yet. And then, they basically tell him a THIRD time. The manager comes by the table and hands me a pamphlet of the "Mom-to-Be" line. I'm pretty sure I was rather rude to him and hurried him away muttering thank-you and stuffing the pamphlet into my purse.

THREE TIMES they basically told our friend, and he still has NO IDEA! If we were with ANYONE else we know, they would have caught on the very first time they said anything.... thank-God for oblivious friends!! I was so sure I was being all descreet by going up to the counter to ask... and then they come back *three* times to say something at the table. Oi Vey.

 

[ukgirl23]

Lol Readytomum that is just typical!! your friend is going to kick themselves when they find out! lol..

well my daughter is over her stomach bug... now I have it!! Brilliant! Its so painful I have no idea how she didn't complain so much! So anyway I have spent the day in bed, when I do get up I feel like my guts are going to fall out of my bum haha!

 

[TeAmo]

oh dear!!! I would have been cringing so bad if they kept saying things to me!!

Oh no tummy bug!! They are the worst! xx

 

[nimbec]

Readytomum so funny!!!!!! Phew thankgoodness they were oblivious! Lol still chuckling now.

Ukgirl glad your lo is better but sorry you are unwell not at all what you want at this moment in time (((hugs)))

It's my scan tomorrow so very excited to see my bean!

 

[TeAmo]

^^ aww so jealous! Have you seen bean already? xx

 

[ukgirl23]

ooooh nimbec that is exciting!!! is it your first scan? x

I can not wait for my next scan! This is my OH's first baby, my 2 are with my ex husband, we had our first scan on friday, his face said it all, he showed all his work mates the scan pic afterwards lol.

 

[LittleSpy]

Redytomum --

Happy 12 weeks, ladies!!

I get another u/s on Friday to check my monster-cyst. YAY! Wonder if I'll get the nerve to ask the tech if they know what a "nub shot" is and if they can give me one. I didn't have the nerve with Maisie.

I feel so not pregnant it's amazing. Hope I continue to feel this good for a few more months until the back/ligament pain inevitably kick in and the BH contractions start going nonstop and the baby starts headbutting my cervix. I continue my delusion thinking I can hardly wait for all that to start. I'm so excited about being so pregnant I'm crazy uncomfortable!