December babies 2013

[ALISON69]

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03rd December. - August3
03rd December - Daizee
03rd December - maymyamay

12th December - Suzy_Q

17th December - Wantabelly

19th December. - babywhisper

20th December. - kerry061

21st December - Andilou74

23rd December - Vermeil

25th December - Oxygen7880

28th December - Alison69

 

[Kerry0612]

20th December - kerry0612

 

[Suzy_Q]

Yay! A December thread for us 35 and over! It's a bit annoying to hear the young 'uns talk about how they would hate have a baby when they are "old"

I'm ecstatic to have my first baby when I'm good and ready

 

[ALISON69]

Yay! A December thread for us 35 and over! It's a bit annoying to hear the young 'uns talk about how they would hate have a baby when they are "old"

I'm ecstatic to have my first baby when I'm good and ready

LOL,
not many Dec babies due so far is there..
how you getting on Suzy and all the others due in Dec

 

[Suzy_Q]

I had my 20 week scan yesterday and had tears of joy the whole time. After the tech announced an organ, I had to keep myself from cheering "Yay, she has kidneys!" I also think I have a name but I won't be 100% confident until I see her. How is everyone else doing?

 

[August3]

I had my 20 week scan yesterday and had tears of joy the whole time. After the tech announced an organ, I had to keep myself from cheering "Yay, she has kidneys!" I also think I have a name but I won't be 100% confident until I see her. How is everyone else doing?

That's great! It's so reassuring to see little one jiggling about. We are staying team yellow but only have decided on a name for a boy so far. My baba is measuring a bit ahead at the mo.

Seem to gotten the second tri energy boost in the last few weeks. I started swimming again this morning; I'd forgotten how much I enjoy it. I've been walking from the beginning and hopefully an ante-natal Pilates class is starting in my area soon.

Hope everyone is getting on well.

 

[Suzy_Q]

August3, your due date is my birthday! Has anyone started looking into child care? I'm starting to wonder if I should start looking now.

 

[vermeil]

whoah Alison you guessed my due date just right! I guess you read it somewhere Glad to see myself in this great list, thank you for starting it!

Yes I also don`t quite feel like I quite jive with the 'regular' pregnancy forums. Too much worrying over silly details.

I have my 20 week scan next week. I was REALLY nervous about, well, everything up to an 18 week scan and I've finally started letting go of the worry and actually starting to allow myself to believe I might have a baby at the end of this My first son was a micro preemie who barely survived and the whole pregnancy was rock n roll so I guess I still have leftover anxiety, 3 years later. But so far this pregnancy is 1000%+ better than the last one, I have a number of high risk possible complications but they`re all under control.

We`re on team yellow too! It`s sooo hard to pick names!

Hurray for all of you fab ladies!

 

[August3]

Suzy Q Just imagine we could both be celebrating that day! my birthday is tomorrow and I'll be turning 36. My OH works away from home during the week so it's great my birthday falls on a Saturday this year. Hopefully this time next year my LO will be helping me to blow out the candles!

We haven't checked out childcare yet, we're hoping I'll be able to take maternity leave from mid November until the end of August so no big panic to sort it all out yet. The expense of it all is a worry though. What options do you have in your area?

Vermeil the scans are such a reassurance - dunno how my mother coped without any during her pregnancies. My doc refers to my pregnancy as high risk too so up until our anatomy scan I was anxious. Since we heard all was looking good with LO at that I've allowed myself to start enjoying being pregnant more. Feeling the wee wriggler move everyday is a great comfort. Does your son know a brother or sister is on the way yet? Read the details of his arrival into the world in your signature, wow what a little miracle; I can't imagine the stressful time you had during his time in the NICU. A special wee man. Looking forward to hearing all about your scan next week. We keep getting asked do we know the gender but I think it's nice to stay team yellow too and have a Christmas surprise!

Well, ladies, am off for a swim and will then feel virtuous for the rest of the day. Have a good one!

 

[ALISON69]

Suzy_Q, so glad you scan went well.. i got my annomaly scan on 15th August.
not sure if I will stay team yellow and find out.

I am not looking into child care yet, as I will be taking a year off work.

Vermeil, you had advised of your due date on another thread.. to where i got your date from LOL.. good luck on your scan next week keep us updated I am sure everything will be fine.

August3
Happy birthday for tomorrow,

 

[August3]

August3
Happy birthday for tomorrow,

Thanks, Alison69 for the bday wishes.

Lucky you to get a year off work to spend with your little one. Just two weeks until your big scan. It's long compared to other scans, you really feel you've had time to take in all the detail.

 

[ALISON69]

August3
Happy birthday for tomorrow,

Thanks, Alison69 for the bday wishes.

Lucky you to get a year off work to spend with your little one. Just two weeks until your big scan. It's long compared to other scans, you really feel you've had time to take in all the detail.

Thanks August3, I am looking forward to it, but also scared just in case they find something wrong..
My sister in law gave me a scare as she advised her friend had a scan at the same hospital and they told her all was ok, and she booked herself for a private scan 3d/4d and they private scan revealed baby was serious complications.

 

[August3]

I know it's hard not to worry especially when you hear frightening stories like that. My sonographer brought me back to check the heart again as at 20 weeks it's still only the size of a grape and little one was wriggling like mad. We had the re-check on Tuesday at 22 weeks and all was fine, the difference in size was amazing. She told us at the start that the scan is not an absolute guarantee that all is perfect and can only offer up to 70% accuracy for any of the checks she was doing.

 

[Suzy_Q]

Happy Birthday August3! Now that I've finished the scan milestone, I feel more comfortable getting the nursery together. I put the crib and dresser together and now I'm going to start washing the crib bedding. I'll probably put a sheet over the crib to keep the dust out but I need to see it all together now that it feels more real. I'm torn between wishing time to go by quickly and wishing it to stay the same so I can enjoy my last months of solitude

 

[ALISON69]

I know it's hard not to worry especially when you hear frightening stories like that. My sonographer brought me back to check the heart again as at 20 weeks it's still only the size of a grape and little one was wriggling like mad. We had the re-check on Tuesday at 22 weeks and all was fine, the difference in size was amazing. She told us at the start that the scan is not an absolute guarantee that all is perfect and can only offer up to 70% accuracy for any of the checks she was doing.

Thanks August3 and hope you have a wonderful b/day

 

[August3]

I had a wonderful birthday, thank you Alison69. My OH treated me to a trip to an art exhibition and a meal at our favourite restaurant.

Suzy_Q, you sound very organised. I've done some looking in shops and online but bought nothing yet. I'm afraid to jinx it, silly I know. it took me until week 21 to give in to buying maternity jeans and tops.

We booked our 'baby-moon' yesterday. We're going to Amsterdam for a week when I'll be 25 weeks. Doc has ruled out flying after 28 weeks for me. I've been before nearly 20 years ago and loved it so very excited to go back again. OH has never been. We also booked a 3D/4D scan; I'll be 25 + 4 so hopefully images will be good. Little one was measuring ahead on our scan at 22 weeks. So lots of excitement to look forward to.

Hope you gals are all enjoying the weekend

 

[vermeil]

Vermeil the scans are such a reassurance - dunno how my mother coped without any during her pregnancies. My doc refers to my pregnancy as high risk too so up until our anatomy scan I was anxious. Since we heard all was looking good with LO at that I've allowed myself to start enjoying being pregnant more. Feeling the wee wriggler move everyday is a great comfort. Does your son know a brother or sister is on the way yet? Read the details of his arrival into the world in your signature, wow what a little miracle; I can't imagine the stressful time you had during his time in the NICU. A special wee man. Looking forward to hearing all about your scan next week. We keep getting asked do we know the gender but I think it's nice to stay team yellow too and have a Christmas surprise!

aww thank you! Yay for team yellow and Christmas surprises! And yes I feel the same way. Had our 20 week scan yesterday and everything measures right on track The doctor was AMAZING. He kept reassuring us and was light-hearted: "oh look TWO kidneys how nice is that! oh look little toes wiggling!" He sounded as happy as we were. Clearly that man LOVES his job I finally feel like I can relax now. My doctor said next milestone is to reach 26 weeks, which has high survival rates with little long-term effects.

Spoiler

I know soooo much about preemies. I know all of the stats and possible complications for say a 25 weeker vs a 28. I have a small confession. I always cringe a bit when I see people proudly announce having reached V day. I saw far too many 24 weekers struggling in the nicu to survive, and who had long term serious health issues because of it. And some who didn`t make it at all. I say we should aim for 26 weeks, much better number

We haven`t told our 3 year old yet simply because I don`t have much of a bump yet. Waiting for it to show a bit more before we explain it.

August3 congrats on the babymoon!! I have two weeks of vacation starting next week, going to the coast to relax for a few days. Amsterdam sounds much more exotic and fun!

Alison I always followed your encouraging threads in the 35+ ttc area, nice to chat with you again! Let us know how your scan went! I am taking at least a year off work too. First year is paid, might take another 6 months if my husband is working by then (please please heavens above make him graduate before then I'm 41 and my husband is STILL a student )

 

[August3]

Vermeil, delighted that scan went so well for you and that you had such a lovely appointment with the doctor. Some people really know how to enjoy their job and create a great experience for others. It will be special when you tell your little boy about the new addition to the family.

The thought of a holiday is bliss, isn't it? My hubby works away from home during the week so the thoughts of 9 days together is great! Hope you have a relaxing break on your vacation.

Started ante natal Pilates last night and the instructor was brilliant. The class was small and the exercises weren't too strenuous. It was nice to meet up with other mums to be. That and swimming will hopefully keep me limber up to the end. Doc told me yesterday that my uterus is very much to the right and rib flare may prove a possibility. Am hoping either baba will move over or the exercise will help prevent it.

Alison69, not long now till your scan on the 15th. August seems to be flying by!

How's everyone else getting on?

 

[Suzy_Q]

I haven't gained much weight BUT it makes me a little nervous to see numbers on a scale that I've never seen before

Please remind me that gaining weight on the scales is a good thing, the weight will come off with appropriate efforts after baby is born, and that as long as my doctor thinks I'm not gaining too much weight too fast, all is well...

 

[August3]

I haven't gained much weight BUT it makes me a little nervous to see numbers on a scale that I've never seen before

Please remind me that gaining weight on the scales is a good thing, the weight will come off with appropriate efforts after baby is born, and that as long as my doctor thinks I'm not gaining too much weight too fast, all is well...

Suzy_Q, i can so relate to this! As a long time 'dieter' I'm struggling with weight gain as well. Since pre-pregnancy until today 23+2, I've put on 6lbs but I know I have to brace myself for more dramatic gain from now on. My doc reckons about 21lbs in total would be a healthy gain so mentally that's my top ceiling.

I keep reminding myself that I'm growing another little person and as long as I stay within the healthy weight gain ranges during each week of pregnancy, then all will be fine. I've found online weight gain calculators like the one below eases my worries.

https://www.calculator.net/pregnancy-weight-gain-calculator.html​