Babies due in JUNE!

[Ellie Bellie]

I think nesting generally refers to getting the home ready for baby, working on baby-related projects, etc. I've always been a spring-cleaning, project-doing homebody which is why none of this seems out of the ordinary to me. It's just what you do.

Had my 24-week appointment with the OB today and everything's looking good. Bloodwork from the triple screen all came back good and belly measures right on schedule. I'll get the lab slip for my blood glucose test at the next appointment (3/26). I was told I could fly as late as 35 weeks, so I think I'll check the calendar and see if I can work a trip out to AZ to visit with some friends.

I was able to find a black dress at A Pea In The Pod this afternoon - on sale for $75! There's enough give in the belly area that I don't think it'll be a problem for fitting in 10 weeks, fingers crossed! I'll post a pic of it once I get DH to take a decent one. The one I took in the dressing room was quite unflattering!

I definitely got my craft on this weekend. I assembled the crib on Friday night and took care of the bedding on Saturday. On Saturday I put together one of the favors for my baby shower (lavender and oatmeal bath salts). The other favor will be an assortment of flavored teas - I ordered empty bags and will use my stash of caffeinated loose-leaf teas to fill them. Then I spent yesterday and today making the invitations for the shower, which are pretty darn cute (if I do say so myself!).

And now that I've had such a productive weekend, it's time to move on into the work week. Ugh! I hope I can keep up this momentum!

 

[Bats11]

those with bumps, does it look slightly flat when laying down? sometimes I feel like I have no bumps when laying down .I can still sleep on my tummy, too.

My family are prone to have small babies (my son was born 6 lbs 3 oz in his full term) so I am wondering if this child will be small too.

Slightly yes! There's no way i could sleep on my belly its too big! Im thinking this baby will be an 8pounder my last was 8pound1, just enough chubs very cute!

So looks like a few of you are nesting, im not alone then

 

[Sunshine12]

Hi all, :wave:

Sorry Ive been awol for a bit. Our heating broke as our hot water tank flooded my laundry room so I had to go back to my mums as couldnt bear not getting a hot bath or having any heating. Hope you are all well.

3rd tri starts next week for me (@27 weeks). We have still bought absolutely nothing. I think because I dont know if baby is a boy or girl its not very much fun as everything has to be gender neutral. Ill get round to it eventually.

Got hardly any sleep last night as baby kicked me every time I dozed off. He is getting really strong now. His kicks really take me by surprise at times!

My belly is definately flatter when I lie down. I can still sometimes lie on my belly if I hitch a leg up a bit and lie on the side of my tummy but baby doesnt let me get away with it for very long. Dont think he likes it!

Glad you are all well. Im heading back to my mums Thursday until early next week so will be AWOL again for a bit.

xxx

 

[sadie]

Cute bump sunshine! Lookin' good! Sorry to hear about the hot water heater problem. Nightmare, but good thing you have mum to take care of you a bit!

 

[sadie]

Adorable invites, Ellie! My sister used to do Stamping Up! And I think one niece is making me a memory book for my wedding, and the other program guides for the ceremony/brunch, using materials from that company....

No baby shower for me.... I cant decide if I feel like I am missing out on something or not.... No bridal shower either.

 

[StarSign]

Ellie- I wanted to 2nd Sadie's comments on the cute invitations!!

Sadie- you've had a bridal shower before, yes? So, maybe it'll make gifting simpler if you have a baby shower..or maybe just do it simpler and host do a baby shower lunch at a restaurant for your good friends. This way, you don't have to worry about cleaning up, you enjoy your food, and at the end get some gifts and you're on your way. Maybe just ask for gift cards and clothes?

 

[Bats11]

Adorable invites, Ellie! My sister used to do Stamping Up! And I think one niece is making me a memory book for my wedding, and the other program guides for the ceremony/brunch, using materials from that company....

No baby shower for me.... I cant decide if I feel like I am missing out on something or not.... No bridal shower either.

Sadie I had no bridal shower or baby showers with either of my girls, its just not me & I absolutely dont feel like Ive missed out on anything, no shortage of offers thats for sure, but still said nope!

My baby is moving so much more now, its so wonderful, oh how Im going to miss all this, but I still cant wait for her to be born, I really want to hold & kiss her from head to toe!

My girls are so adorable they have drawn up their own calendars and are counting down the days until they meet their little sister, everyday its kisses on mums belly and last night my youngest read a book to her baby sister, this has been the best experience of my life, to share it all with my big girls!

 

[deafgal]

me either but it doesn't bother me. i like shopping

 

[shmoo75]

Hi all sorry I haven't been on for a bit but, FIL been ill still isn't right and I've had a cold which i am glad to report is on its way out

Thought I would sneak on here before DD wakes up she is stirring at the mo but still lying down so, I wont go up to her just yet will finish my We didn't find out what we are having but, I think so does my Mum and MIL would be nice so i have one of each. This baby is alot more active than DD was and yesterday he/she was going between dancing on my bladder, pushing and kicking!!!! At least I got some sleep inbetween my coughing bouts. Thank goodness DD sleeps through I am so grateful for that. Hope you are all well and enjoying the nesting I will make a good start on cleaning the house when I go on Maternity leave which is beginning of May can't wait.

 

[StarSign]

Shmoo, I'm glad you're getting outta the woods with this latest cold. I recall when your LO was so sick as were you and it was pretty rough. Thank goodness she's sleep through the nite. I'm happy this pregnancy to not have to work until week 40. I'm only looking at getting out about week 37 or 38, but I'll take that! See you around. You're a champ for being able to do 2 under 2.

 

[Ellie Bellie]

It's so nice to read everyone's updates and hear that things are generally going well (with water heaters and "dance floor bladders" aside). I'm feeling quite a bit better after a relaxing "me" weekend. Last night I got my craft on a bit and starting working on Little Girl's mobile. I'm making tissue paper pom pom flowers to hang from wooden embroidery rings, with some butterflies and beads to work in there as well. I think I've made about 5 flowers in varying sizes and probably have another 5-8 left to make. I'll post a pic or two once it's all complete.

 

[shmoo75]

Shmoo, I'm glad you're getting outta the woods with this latest cold. I recall when your LO was so sick as were you and it was pretty rough. Thank goodness she's sleep through the nite. I'm happy this pregnancy to not have to work until week 40. I'm only looking at getting out about week 37 or 38, but I'll take that! See you around. You're a champ for being able to do 2 under 2.

Either that or I am as mad as a hatter!!!! A woman my brother works with has a DD about the same age as mine ad she is pregnant with triplets!!!!! Rather her than me is all I can say!!! 4 under 2? No thanks!!!!!!!

 

[StarSign]

Shmoo, I'm glad you're getting outta the woods with this latest cold. I recall when your LO was so sick as were you and it was pretty rough. Thank goodness she's sleep through the nite. I'm happy this pregnancy to not have to work until week 40. I'm only looking at getting out about week 37 or 38, but I'll take that! See you around. You're a champ for being able to do 2 under 2.

Either that or I am as mad as a hatter!!!! A woman my brother works with has a DD about the same age as mine ad she is pregnant with triplets!!!!! Rather her than me is all I can say!!! 4 under 2? No thanks!!!!!!!

Holy smokes! 4 under 2 is NUTS. Bless her heart and count your blessings for sure . I'm lucky this iteration to skip the twin madness...

 

[shmoo75]

Shmoo, I'm glad you're getting outta the woods with this latest cold. I recall when your LO was so sick as were you and it was pretty rough. Thank goodness she's sleep through the nite. I'm happy this pregnancy to not have to work until week 40. I'm only looking at getting out about week 37 or 38, but I'll take that! See you around. You're a champ for being able to do 2 under 2.

Either that or I am as mad as a hatter!!!! A woman my brother works with has a DD about the same age as mine ad she is pregnant with triplets!!!!! Rather her than me is all I can say!!! 4 under 2? No thanks!!!!!!!

Holy smokes! 4 under 2 is NUTS. Bless her heart and count your blessings for sure . I'm lucky this iteration to skip the twin madness...

Yep I agree. There are twins on my Dad's side of the family and also on my FIL's side so, my DD has an increased risk of having twins when/if she decides to have a family in years to come. oh yes 1 newborn at a time please thank you very much.

 

[deafgal]

anyone have craving? I think mine is raisin brans. I can't get enough of it. I thought I would go for ice cream and pickles.

 

[shmoo75]

anyone have craving? I think mine is raisin brans. I can't get enough of it. I thought I would go for ice cream and pickles.

nope just food in general and loads of it for me

 

[sadie]

I eat a lot of carbs and craves lots of fruits and chocolate milk.... Pineapple, apples and strawberries have been my favs. I got on a scale yesterday and i think it said that i have gained 24 lbs so far, which I am not happy about. Then was told the scale is ancient and might be inaccurate. In any case, i go to see e doctor on monday for a checkup and will use the same scale i have been using all along.

As for twins, i would have loved to have two.....

 

[sadie]

Just had my follow up with my OB. Last week baby had to be measured for the one artery umbilical cord, so my doc wanted to double check. Babes is growing better than expected so the umbilical cord isnt a concern. Baby was measuring a due date of June 5, but we are sticking with the 14th as that is in sync with conception. Her legs are measuring at 28+ weeks, so i guess baby will keep up with her parents. I'm 5'7" and OH is 5'11". We arent exceptionally tall, but both do have long legs, time will tell, i guess.
Also, the fibroid didnt seem to shrink like the tech last week said, but she was lame and i wasnt confident on the way she handled the 'ultrasound wand'. She didnt seem confident at all, plus her measurements and my doctor's dont match up.
I have also gained 26 lbs. tonight, i am eating a salad and am no longer eating ice cream or chocolate!!! DONE! I dont want to have a hard time losing weight after the baby is born.
I also have to do a glucose test at the lab in the next cpl of weeks, before i return to OB for my appt on April 2.....

Oh, a sister told me they'll be having a baby shower for me after the baby is born, so that was a nice surprise.

Anyone else going for visits?

 

[shmoo75]

They say putting on 2st about 28lb is averge for a pregnancy don't forget now you are about to enter last tri you should be having an extra 200 cals a day. Believe me you will lose the weight once baby is here. If you breastfeed even if its only for a fedw weeks like I managed with DD that uses about 800cals per day and with the sleepless nights it will soon come off also giving birth alone you lose about 1st straight off so don't worry too much hun.

 

[greengerbera]

Hello Ladies

Hope everyone is okay and bumps are developing nicely!

I have been worrying a little bit as I am really not feeling much movement - which I am putting down to my anterior placenta....

Had my 24 week checkup appointment with the midwife today - and got to hear the heartbeat (158 bpms) which was really reassuring after all my worrying - also got to hear little baby kicks which were really sweet!

I did think about buying a doppler but think I would become obsessed and might cause me more worry!

Baby is still in breech position as well!