December 2012 buns

[LoloShells]

Sadie I read Full Dark No Stars last year and really liked it.

 

[citymouse]

I'm a big fan of Stephen King... I've been trying to work my way through "Under the Dome" for like three years, lol.

 

[hopefulmom19]

thankyou Citymouse, Artsiekat & Twilliamsabt. That really helped . I have my diabetes tests lined up now on 23rd week. Hopefully all will be ok there.

Sadie - Can we have few pics of the ceremony ?

 

[B&LsMom]

ALso wanted to check out.. I have been getting slight swelling in my feet and fingers and I am just past my 20 weeks. is it normal..? though my BP and other tests are normal, I am putting on weight too fast says my gynaec

New thread ? I really liked the month in the thread name. But whtever the name, I am just happy to be a part of it

Do you have a lot of Sodium in your diet?? I know that can make you retain more water. I couldn't wear my wedding ring when I was pregnant with Blake much past the 22 week mark if I remember right, Made it to 30 weeks this time and just can't squeeze out of it easily and would hate to have to have it cut off or something like that. Good luck with the glucose test--load up on the proteins for a few days before--I indulged in a cheesecake the week before mine and that was a BAD choice LOL

 

[Coconuts]

Raises hand. Big King fan here. I'm still wading through al the older titles, I say fan but haven't heard about any of those newer titles Except the dome. Love love love him. Fantastic writer, wonderful characters and gripping stories. I love that they're so long. Value for money too!!!!!!!!! My fave film ever was based on a novella by King. 'The Shawshank Redemption'. What better theme for a book or movie than hope.....

Coco.. Just wanted to check with you, did you try the baking soda test after knowing abt your baby girl..? I am just so curious to know the sex of my baby and they wudn't tell here

I didn't do any tests after but the baking soda, ring test and mother's intuition were all wrong. Personally I don't think there's much truth in the bump shape and place theories, maybe for the heart rate, I think you might just have to wait the wait and see who pops out in another 17 weeks or so. Frustratingly exciting!

ALso wanted to check out.. I have been getting slight swelling in my feet and fingers and I am just past my 20 weeks. is it normal..? though my BP and other tests are normal, I am putting on weight too fast says my gynaec

New thread ? I really liked the month in the thread name. But whatever the name, I am just happy to be a part of it

My weight gain seems to be about right. I'm hovering around having put on 5kg and they say between 9-12kg total or on average around 1kg for each month. But after I spent a day at a wedding with some small heels, lots of standing and even worse, lots of sitting. Three hours sitting down to eat my hands and ankles swelled up for the first time and it was alarming. The next few days I made sure to walk a lot and when I sat on the sofa I put my feet up too. It hasn't come back. I know it can well be totally normal so don't worry too much but keep active, don't stand or sit for long periods and try to get your feet up and off the ground as much as you can. I also read that when you sit on a chair, putting your feet on a box or a few books to raise the angle of your thighs can help to. (Knees above hips).

Do you have a lot of Sodium in your diet?? I know that can make you retain more water. I couldn't wear my wedding ring when I was pregnant with Blake much past the 22 week mark if I remember right, Made it to 30 weeks this time and just can't squeeze out of it easily and would hate to have to have it cut off or something like that. Good luck with the glucose test--load up on the proteins for a few days before--I indulged in a cheesecake the week before mine and that was a BAD choice LOL

I'm using my wedding ring as a swelling marker! so far so good.
Tell me about this glucose test.... why load up on protein. My doc hasn't mentioned it yet but I have an apt on Friday so that could be the next thing. I really don't want any issues. Do proteins help your body do the glucose actrobatics better. Stupid test.

 

[Katy78]

Just to let you know, I requested for this thread to be moved to the Lounge area. We don't have to lose it! But I'm still waiting for a response.
Do we keep the name as it is or maybe like Coco suggested - Buns to babes? We could even keep the month part. So October buns to babes for now. After the thread is moved of course.

I've been so busy at work and away from the computer at home so I was only able to read your posts, not write anything. So I apologise if I forget to comment on something now.

Tina, Daniel is such a strong little man. You are so lucky. As is everybody here, no matter when they start(ed) crawling or walking.

sadie, I'm glad the baptism went well. I just hope you get the package eventually...

hopefulmom, swelling is quite normal in pregnancy. I'm expecting to swell up too. My legs swelled up twice already and I'm not that far along yet. It was because of too much walking. I try to add less salt into my food but we'll see.

I haven't gained any weight since getting pregnant up untill my 13w check-up. I even lost a bit. But that was due to my m/s. I don't weigh myself at home so I guess I'll see if I've gained anything from then at my next dr's appointment at 18 weeks. For now everything still fits. But my m/s is slowly getting better so maybe that will change soon.

I love Stephen King too. I've read most of his older stuff but I'm sure there are some newer books I have yet to read.

I might have felt my baby move for the first time, but I'm really not sure that's even possible. It was twodays ago, I was 15w 3d, my 16th week. That's way too early, really. It wasn't anything coming from my digestive system, nothing like butterflies or bubbles. It was as if somebody was pushing a finger gently at my hand from inside my skin, I could only feel it with my hand. It repeated a few times at the same spot and then it stopped. I just don't know...

 

[hopefulmom19]

Blakesmom - Thanks ! I will keep the protein thing in mind. I don't think my sodium intake is very high not sure though. However, I had switched to low sodium salt in my food and have reduced salt intake as well immediately after conceiving. However, my BP was normal so the doc said not to worry much.

Coco- I am trying to keep my feet up as much as possible and have started with routine walks after meal and in the evening as well for 30 min. Hoping that will help with weight gain too. Sugar test is done between 22 - 26 weeks here in India. They will measure your fasting sugar and than 100gm glucose test is there to determine how well your body responds to it. So your gynaec could be suggesting you now when you visit. I guess in my guess, doc suggested earlier due to weigh gain. ( I have put on 10kgs in about 5 months :O)

Katy - I have started feeling the movement around 18 weeks and have read that normally you can feel the baby movements (fluttering mostly) from around 16 weeks, if you are in tune with your body and baby . My gynae confirmed this too.
Swelling in my case seems to be due to less activity as since I was spotting in my first trimester, I was told to take things easy and rest as much as possible. Guess thats why such a rapid weight gain. But I have started walks again and also will try out some prenantal yoga classes over the weekend so that should help.
Btw you can check with your doc about prenatal yoga classes. Apparently they are much better than walking especially in case of so much swelling in your legs.

 

[B&LsMom]

Raises hand. Big King fan here. I'm still wading through al the older titles, I say fan but haven't heard about any of those newer titles Except the dome. Love love love him. Fantastic writer, wonderful characters and gripping stories. I love that they're so long. Value for money too!!!!!!!!! My fave film ever was based on a novella by King. 'The Shawshank Redemption'. What better theme for a book or movie than hope.....

Coco.. Just wanted to check with you, did you try the baking soda test after knowing abt your baby girl..? I am just so curious to know the sex of my baby and they wudn't tell here

I didn't do any tests after but the baking soda, ring test and mother's intuition were all wrong. Personally I don't think there's much truth in the bump shape and place theories, maybe for the heart rate, I think you might just have to wait the wait and see who pops out in another 17 weeks or so. Frustratingly exciting!

ALso wanted to check out.. I have been getting slight swelling in my feet and fingers and I am just past my 20 weeks. is it normal..? though my BP and other tests are normal, I am putting on weight too fast says my gynaec

New thread ? I really liked the month in the thread name. But whatever the name, I am just happy to be a part of it

My weight gain seems to be about right. I'm hovering around having put on 5kg and they say between 9-12kg total or on average around 1kg for each month. But after I spent a day at a wedding with some small heels, lots of standing and even worse, lots of sitting. Three hours sitting down to eat my hands and ankles swelled up for the first time and it was alarming. The next few days I made sure to walk a lot and when I sat on the sofa I put my feet up too. It hasn't come back. I know it can well be totally normal so don't worry too much but keep active, don't stand or sit for long periods and try to get your feet up and off the ground as much as you can. I also read that when you sit on a chair, putting your feet on a box or a few books to raise the angle of your thighs can help to. (Knees above hips).

Do you have a lot of Sodium in your diet?? I know that can make you retain more water. I couldn't wear my wedding ring when I was pregnant with Blake much past the 22 week mark if I remember right, Made it to 30 weeks this time and just can't squeeze out of it easily and would hate to have to have it cut off or something like that. Good luck with the glucose test--load up on the proteins for a few days before--I indulged in a cheesecake the week before mine and that was a BAD choice LOL

I'm using my wedding ring as a swelling marker! so far so good.
Tell me about this glucose test.... why load up on protein. My doc hasn't mentioned it yet but I have an apt on Friday so that could be the next thing. I really don't want any issues. Do proteins help your body do the glucose actrobatics better. Stupid test.

I don't know if protein loading would have helped me--but I really wish I wasn't dealing with gestational diabetes right now, but I know if I do get pregnant again I'm going to try protein loading before the test LOL. Don't think I had anything particularly "sweet" before my first test. I think I remember having a sandwich and some chips, and went in just under 3 hours from having my lunch--Not sure if I was suppose to have "fasted"??--they tested differently this time from when I had Blake and my instructions were less clear : / Then when I failed and did the 3 hour I had to do that in the early morning so they could take a "fasting" reading and then a 1-2-and 3 hour reading also--that was a fun morning---not!

 

[ebelle]

I havent been told when the glucose test is going to be, but I'm definitely not looking forward to it! Ekks!

15 weeks today... time is marching on! LOL. I'm hoping to start feeling kicks and nudges more prominently in the coming weeks, esp after hearing how most of you felt the kicks around this time.

Glad we are going to be graduating to a new place on the forums and I truly appreciate the friendship and support everyone has given. Our children will get to grow up together virtually!

 

[Coconuts]

Bah to the glucose test. I'll look into the protein thing.

Katy that could well be her!!!!!! I was 16+ when I started feeling little pops on the inside. Just one at a time, randomly and so so gentle. I would never have felt them with my hand though, they were all very much inside, low down and at the front. every mother baby and bump is different so I think that could well be her!!! When I was waiting to feel quickening I'd read that 18-20 is the usual first kick time frame but many women feel things either earlier or later, so more like 16-22 weeks. Either end of that time frame is normal.
I think we got lucky and felt our little loves early.

G's getting into her crotch kicking today. Not my favourite place of hers but nice to still feel her none the less and it makes me think she's sitting up looking forward just like her mamma, which of course I think is really cute, like she's driving her spaceship or something and each crotch kick is her changing gear or something.

This pregnancy has turned me bonkers.

I'm still knitting and about to start in on square 10 of 36. Still a way to go but there plenty of time.

 

[sadie]

The kindle is great for book reading, especially during the night feeds when the lights are off!
Shawshank is one of my favorite films!

 

[LoloShells]

I love my Nook. Best invention ever! However I find it far too easy to go book shopping now.

 

[twilliamssbt]

I'm not into Steven king anymore. I did like the early ones though. These fays it's more like kathy reichs, Patricia cornwell, Phillipa Gregory, Sophie kinsella. I do however agree with Sadie, I have kindle on my iPhone, and have used it more since Daniel was born, it's great for light for those middle of the night moments, even after night feeds have stopped, they can still wake you up in the night, kindle is great for getting yourself back to sleep. I just need to remember not to strangle myself with the charger lead, I have woke up with it round my neck. Oooppps

 

[sadie]

Some recent reads: (just passing on some enjoyable books!)

Let the great world spin
The paris wife
Gone girl
Hotel on the corner of bitter and sweet
On the island

I read and play on my ipad even during the day when O is quietly feeding. When she likes to be interactive, I speak to her tho she often prefers to be in quiet eating mode. It helps me to relax, as well!

 

[twilliamssbt]

Sadie, I also have story book apps and interactive apps for Daniel on my iPhone. Daniel loves it. He tries to work the screen like mummy does too but he keeps pressing and getting the apps shaking so they can be moved or deleted and likes the phone app where you dial so I have to be careful. I have a feeling I will need to set parental controls soon and put a PIN number on it incase he gets hold of it x

 

[LoloShells]

Awfully quiet in here!

 

[Coconuts]

Lolo! Welcome to second trimester!!!!!!

Thought I'd post my 22 week bump pic from last night.
It's not got much bigger but it's changed shape. G's lying sideways now. Kicks have changed place and her little body is pushing on things that don't like being pushed on. These last three days have been rather painful. My kidneys are hurting this morning which is why I'm up and about at 5am rather than sleeping soundly. Ugh.

 

[B&LsMom]

Here is the "preview" we got of little man this afternoon--so great to see him again!!

 

[Coconuts]

Oh my gosh BMom, he's so cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What amazing pictures!!!!
What does Blake think of it all?

 

[Katy78]

Cute bump Coco.
bmom, baby L looks perfect.