August Beach Bumps - 24 Girls, 27 boys, & 2 team yellow! 39 babies born!!

[Angelmarie]

We have four cats and I couldnt bear to part with them! My son was fine with them about. I dont clean the litter tray but whilst DP was at work today, one of them left a random poop in the hallway (it was my fault I had accidentally closed the kitchen door tightly so they had no through pass to the litter tray ) I had to arm myself with three sandwich bags over the hands, some kitchen roll and industrial cleaner. I wasnt a happy bunny!

I am expecting some awful comments this time around regarding weight. My current bloat is actually ridiculous! I look like Im full term! It starts off ok but as the day gets on it becomes uncomfortable! This is my third baby so I guess things are well and truly stretched! I was in maternity trousers by 9 weeks with boy 2. With boy 1, I never got out of a size 8 (granted he was born at 29 weeks)

Ignore the comments! Everything will be rewarded in 9 months!

 

[Girly922]

So ladies, here a fun game...

How do you plan on telling family/close friends, and then the world?

I plan on doing mine in two phases. For our parents, I think we are going to gather them all for photos on Christmas and instead of cheese, have them say "we're pregnant" then capture their reactions. Hope it works out well.
For my husband's dad who lived out of state, we are going to skype him and maybe do the same thing, or see if he notices Big brother shirt on our youngest.

For general public, I think we will wait between 8-12 weeks, haven't decided yet. When we do, we want to have a photo taken of all of our shoes/feet, and place baby booties next to our youngest.

So.... any exciting plans on how to share?? I'd love to hear and maybe get some fresh ideas.

EEEEKKKKK! I'm still so excited to be on a due date board rather than trying to conceive one

Not sure how we're telling my family or friends yet. But as his parents are massive gossips we are awaiting until our 12 week scan then will invite them round for tea, call just his mum and dad into the kitchen and hand them an identical gift bag each. Inside will be a wooden photo frame with a scan photo inside.

 

[Angelmarie]

My Mum and dad already know. But we will be at DP's mums on Christmas day along with his grandma, sister, brother in law etc... so I was planning on handing out their presents then each of them an envelope afterwards with a christmas card from 'bump' inside and a copy of the scan picture. Thats the plan so far anyway!

 

[Girly922]

I'm getting OH a present from 'the bump'. He doesn't know it yet.

 

[CordeliaJ]

Thanks girls, but yeah no worries our two kitties have a cat flap & go to the toilet outside fortunately. I don't think I could deal with the smell now anyway, years ago when we had litter trays I couldn't stand it then so lord knows how I'd be now.
Interesting about cats guarding you. My boy kitty keeps to himself normally but whenever I was testing he would be right next to me in the bathroom (something about the smell in pregnant pee? Can't remember where I read that now). But now he's just always on my lap, it might be because my temp is up & I'm warm but it's nice he keeps me company anyway.

 

[twinkletots]

Aww, makes me want a kitty!

 

[setarei]

Borr it definitely is not a myth. You just need to put litter over the toilet in a bowl and slowly change the bowl to smaller ones until you can completely remove the bowl. I tried it with bowls but it got messy so we bought this https://www.litterkwitter.com/en/index.php to save some hassle.

 

[twinkletots]

Has anyone else got a really short fuse at the mo?
I am going absolutely crazy at dh and dd at the drop of hat. This rage is scaring me!

 

[CordeliaJ]

Borr it definitely is not a myth. You just need to put litter over the toilet in a bowl and slowly change the bowl to smaller ones until you can completely remove the bowl. I tried it with bowls but it got messy so we bought this https://www.litterkwitter.com/en/index.php to save some hassle.

Aw years back we tried the litter kwitter thing, but it only works with some cats. Our girl kitty was great and got used to it easily, but our boy cat didn't. He would've taken years to train and it just didn't work when one did and one didn't. Plus cleaning up piss from random areas in the house so wasn't worth it. I reckon it's good if you've just got one cat though.

 

[MrsTurner2012]

I'm not raging just really down!
Hubby keeps asking me what's wrong.

Just don't feel like smiling. This 9 months is going to be hell for him

 

[twinkletots]

I'm not raging just really down!
Hubby keeps asking me what's wrong.

Just don't feel like smiling. This 9 months is going to be hell for him

Aww why you feeling down?
Think my hubby would take that right now as he is in fear of me exploding at the least thing right now.
Surely this must be hormones?

 

[JenzyKY]

If your coworker is working the desk of your midwives and sees you, then its illegal to tell. BUT if she sees you walking in or out of the office and she isn't related to that office then she can tell I guess. She can not tell about your risk assessment either. At least that's how it would be in the US.

Those are cute announcement ideas! I haven't decided what to do but I've been scouring Pinterest for ideas.

I survived the dentist without gagging!! I asked why my gums were bleeding sometimes with flossing. She said that was common with pregnancy. Just wanted to pass that along!

 

[JenzyKY]

I'm not raging just really down!
Hubby keeps asking me what's wrong.

Just don't feel like smiling. This 9 months is going to be hell for him

Hope it gets better soon. I definitely cry at the drop of a hat.

 

[Angelmarie]

Im pretty ratty too. I threw two boxes of sweets at DP yesterday when the christmas lights werent in the cupboard I thought they were in (my fault - I packed them away) and he queried it. They happened to be in a cupboard with lots of sweets I had bought people for christmas - the bonus is one box was a bit bashed and so I HAD to open it today and eat some Couldnt give it to anyone like that, right?

On the other side of things I am really teary too. I cried at Mr Magorium's Magic emporium yesterday

Even though DP is well accustomed to my mood swings, I still think he would prefer me slightly more balanced

Cant help it!!!

 

[borr.dg.baby]

Borr they are family to me as well and kitty has been guarding me for weeks (actually I only tested because of him this month, I was sure I was out). How could I get rid of him when he's taking care of me?!?!

I am sorry did it seem like I was ranting at you? I meant to agree with you, It hurts me when people tell you to get rid of pets because they are family. My Kitty guards me too, it's adorable she's all over me and if someone would suggest I get rid of her I would be so mad!!!

Borr it definitely is not a myth. You just need to put litter over the toilet in a bowl and slowly change the bowl to smaller ones until you can completely remove the bowl. I tried it with bowls but it got messy so we bought this https://www.litterkwitter.com/en/index.php to save some hassle.

That's interesting, I think I will try that with my Kitty but after I give birth to avoid accidents elsewhere.... I was wondering if it matters that my kitty is already two years old almost three?



I have been pretty ratty, getting at DH when he was not trying to be mean or anything, just more sensitive I would say... I asked him to please be patient with me and help me with my sensitivity... saying that crying off course
He is very compassionate and understanding

 

[twinkletots]

Im pretty ratty too. I threw two boxes of sweets at DP yesterday when the christmas lights werent in the cupboard I thought they were in (my fault - I packed them away) and he queried it. They happened to be in a cupboard with lots of sweets I had bought people for christmas - the bonus is one box was a bit bashed and so I HAD to open it today and eat some Couldnt give it to anyone like that, right?

On the other side of things I am really teary too. I cried at Mr Magorium's Magic emporium yesterday

Even though DP is well accustomed to my mood swings, I still think he would prefer me slightly more balanced

Cant help it!!!

Glad it's not just me, must try chucking some sweets. I really think that would help me feel a lot better!

 

[Angelmarie]

Well it definitely made me feel better. It was so ridiculous that it diffused the situation and we both ended up laughing

Give it a go. And you can eat the sweets after

 

[MzMcCray]

So ladies, here's a fun game...

How do you plan on telling family/close friends, and then the world?

I plan on doing mine in two phases. For our parents, I think we are going to gather them all for photos on Christmas (since we have out 7weeks5day scan on the 20th) and instead of cheese, have them say "we're pregnant" then capture their reactions. Hope it works out well.
For my husband's dad who lives out of state, we are going to skype him and maybe do the same thing, or see if he notices Big brother shirt on our youngest.

For general public, I think we will wait between 8-12 weeks, haven't decided yet. When we do, we want to have a photo taken of all of our shoes/feet, and place baby booties next to our youngest.

So.... any exciting plans on how to share?? I'd love to hear and maybe get some fresh ideas.

EEEEKKKKK! I'm still so excited to be on a due date board rather than trying to conceive one

we told my husbands parents by making them cards that said merry christmas we hope you like your gift and when they opened it all the way one said grandma one said grandpa and were expecting and the due date they started crying

 

[setarei]

Borr I didn't feel like you were ranting at me at all, I was just agreeing that pets have a special place. The anger was towards my family's views not you. We didn't try until our cat was 3 I believe so you should be ok. We gave him treats when he'd use the toilet and lots of love too. There were fewer accidents than with the litter box (his majesty used to get upset if it wasn't cleaned as often as he felt was required which changed based on his mood). I can understand waiting until after the baby is born though especially since I hate waiting my turn when he's using it now that I have to go every hour.

 

[MrsTurner2012]

I'm not raging just really down!
Hubby keeps asking me what's wrong.

Just don't feel like smiling. This 9 months is going to be hell for him

Aww why you feeling down?
Think my hubby would take that right now as he is in fear of me exploding at the least thing right now.
Surely this must be hormones?

I don't think there is any particular reason. You know when u just can't be bothered to communicate so you just stay mute?! Ha