December Rainbow Babies!!! Congrats New Mom scoobydrlp PINK!

[katestar53]

Thanks everyone I still can’t believe I’m pregnant. When I found out with Xavier (and even with my 2 MCs before that), it’s all I could think about. Now I just spent the day at my parents and it wasn’t that hard keeping the secret because I keep forgetting myself! Xavier helps, he’s keeping me busy…

I’m excited but cautious since I’ve had 2 MCs in the past. I’m so sorry about your MC Kate. But as you say, I’m sure it will happen again soon. It’s so reassuring to have a healthy baby and I was so lucky that my last pregnancy was perfect. I just wish I could be super excited about this new baby but I feel like I can’t really get attached to it yet. But in a way now I feel a bit better about the 2 MCs I had before Xavier, because I love him so much. Of course I would probably have loved those lost babies just as much, but I can’t imagine not having him in my life, so I guess it all happened for a reason (even though I used to hate people saying that).

Congrats Krippy! That’s so funny, I’m due Oct. 14th We are due around the same time again.

Xavier is doing really well. He’s also walking right now. It’s so fascinating to see his personality develop everyday! He’s absolutely obsessed with horses and tractors. We don’t even have horses or tractors and it’s not a particular interest for either my partner and I… I have no idea where that comes from. I just think it’s so funny that he already has such developed interests. Maybe a future farmer

xox

Congrats Grenouille You must be super excited! I feel the same as you.... I love Harvey so much & feel so blessed to have him that I didn't get too upset about the MC. It happened really early & I got back to normal really quickly. In fact I'm about to OV in the next few days! But I don't feel the pressure I felt when ttc with Harvey.

That's so funny about the tractors & horses! It's funny what they pick up, they are like sponges aren't they?! My little man loves watching the planes, that's his new favourite thing!

Xxx

 

[LalaR]

Sorry you had another MC Kate. It definitely is easier to handle when you have a LO to look after. I had one back in June - the first month we started ttc again. I definitely didn't feel so upset as I did with the other 3.

Congrats krippy on your pregnancy. That's 4 of us from this thread pregnant again already!!! How funny.

Bethan currently loves books but only to turn the pages, music, and her shape sorters. We have to hide the sorters after a while as she would spend hours with them!!

 

[Leliana]

Hi ladies, so so lovely to see you all here again

Congratulations to all of you who are expecting, that is wonderful news! I am currently TTC! I am surprised by how much I want to have another baby but a lot of the old feelings are surfacing so it's not the easiest time. I totally agree that it makes things so much better when you have a child to focus all your attention on. Taylor is developing into a proper toddler now. She has a hilarious personality and is a natural comedian. Her obsession is books!!

Kate I am so terribly sorry to hear about your MC Your positivity is brilliant though and I really hope you conceive again soon. I'm due to ovulate in the next few days too

Hope we can all keep in touch - I have missed you all

 

[Justkeeptryin]

Hi ladies, its nice to see some activity back on here again...

Congratulations Greenouille and Krippy, fantastic news about your pregnancies.
Kate, Im sorry to hear that you've had another miscarriage but I understand what your saying that it must be slightly easier when you already have your beautiful boy and theres not as much pressure. As Lala said she had another MC before this successful pregnancy.

I cant believe that Im 29 weeks, Im also having a boy this time around. Lala I see that your the same! I think its perfect to have one of each! Although with so much pink around its ashame not to get a second use out of all the lovely girls clothes.
We have said that we only wanted 2 children but never say never I may need to keep some girls things up the loft.

Leliana, I hope you have success soon aswell. I was still very anxious during this pregnany. You forget just how worried you get on a daily basis about miscarriage, but just got to stay baby with your child that you already have. Also its def. harder second time around with morning sickness and nausea etc. when your chasing after an active baby.

I love the age that Emelia is at just now, they really do come into their own little person and personality, its amazing.

 

[katestar53]

Hi ladies, so so lovely to see you all here again

Congratulations to all of you who are expecting, that is wonderful news! I am currently TTC! I am surprised by how much I want to have another baby but a lot of the old feelings are surfacing so it's not the easiest time. I totally agree that it makes things so much better when you have a child to focus all your attention on. Taylor is developing into a proper toddler now. She has a hilarious personality and is a natural comedian. Her obsession is books!!

Kate I am so terribly sorry to hear about your MC Your positivity is brilliant though and I really hope you conceive again soon. I'm due to ovulate in the next few days too

Hope we can all keep in touch - I have missed you all

I fe the same Leliana, I want another baby so badly... I got myself into a right old tizz trying to conceive Harvey. It was all I thought about, drive myself & my hubby nuts I really want to stay calm this time but it's hard. As soon as you decide to try it's differcult not to think about it all the time! At least we gave each other for support! What CD are you on hun? I'm on CD10... Not entirely sure when I will OV did to the MC messing up my cycles but hoping this week!

Just keep - Congrats sweetie! Not long left for you, so excited for you ) Have you a name yet? Xxx

 

[scoobydrlp]

Congrats on all the BFPs!! So excited for you ladies!

Kate, I'm so sorry to hear about your mc. Hope you get a sticky one soon!

I don't think I'm ready for another one yet, Camden is quite a handful right now! A lot has changed since I last posted in this thread. We moved out of state, and I became a SAHM. It's been less than a month, but I am enjoying getting to spend so much time with LO. She's so much fun right now, she's just learned to walk, and is becoming more and more verbal every day.

This is the most recent picture I have on my Kindle, it's from Christmas.

 

[katestar53]

Scooby, she is adorable! You must love being SAHM I work three days a week which isn't too bad but am definitely planning on being a SAHM if we have anymore. I can't wait I know what you mean about them bring a handful... Harvey hates going into his pram, highchair or car seat! It's actually quite embarrassing when we are out & about as he really kicks off! I think they are just trying to be more independent now. Harvey wants to do everything himself x

 

[grenouille]

Camden is SO cute!! I love that smile.

I would love to be a SAHM. I’m lucky I had a full year off (that’s our maternity leave here in Canada), but going back to work after all that time with Xavier was tough. I felt irresponsible not being the one taking care of him all day! I’m only working 30 hours a week now but I would much rather stay home if we could afford it.

 

[Justkeeptryin]

Scooby, Camden is adoreable, her hair is amazing. Emelia's hair has only just started to come in and still quite babyish haha, apparently I was the same. Glad to hear your enjoying being a SAHM.

Kate, Im dreading what you've described about Harvey not wanting to go into pram, highchair, car seat etc. Luckily Emelia is still quite good but that's her only just started walking well so Im dreading that when this baby comes along she will get to that stage where she dosent want to sit in a buggy! Im having to buy a tandem buggy for the two of them.

I had 14 months off and only went back in January for 3 months as I finish in April again. I work 4 on 4 off but it is quite hard to juggle it all and fit in housework now, I feel myself getting stressed at times like its never ending and always something to be done like washings and ironing piling up, but Im trying to chill out about it as it gets done in the end. But I also have to say I find it a break being at work which is easier at times and getting adult company and conversation is good.
After baby number 2 Im planning on going job share which is 2 on and 6 off which is sounding great right now, financially I know we can afford it but we will have to cut back on luxurys and Im not looking forward to that.

Kate, you asked about names...we have agreed on Euan for a boy. Its the Scottish spelling of Ewan. We struggled to agree on boys names and had major arguments last time around so luckily we had a girl haha, but I got my own way last time and got to pick any girl name I wanted.

 

[Leliana]

I fe the same Leliana, I want another baby so badly... I got myself into a right old tizz trying to conceive Harvey. It was all I thought about, drive myself & my hubby nuts I really want to stay calm this time but it's hard. As soon as you decide to try it's differcult not to think about it all the time! At least we gave each other for support! What CD are you on hun? I'm on CD10... Not entirely sure when I will OV did to the MC messing up my cycles but hoping this week!

Just keep - Congrats sweetie! Not long left for you, so excited for you ) Have you a name yet? Xxx

I totally agree, it's on my mind constantly too. I knew we'd want to try again when I was pregnant with Taylor and I always thought it would be easier - but it feels exactly the same this time too! I am on CD18 but have just had my positive OPK today (I have 32 day cycles). Do you track with opks or temps? I really am wishing you so much baby dust - always here if you need the support.

Scooby - arh, Camden is stunning! So cute and looking like such a toddler now! Where have our babies gone?

Justkeep - thank you my lovely and congrats on your boy, that is so wonderful Can't believe you're in the 3rd trimester already, I remember when you were in the early stages. It goes so quickly!

Grenouille - my little one is in nursery one day a week at the moment. She loves it but I did cry when she started as I felt guilty. I do enjoy work though and feel lucky I can balance it with being at home.

 

[katestar53]

Justkeep - Euan is a lovely name )) What buggy have you gone for? I really like the look of the Oyster Tandem or the Out & About Nipper 360!

Leliana- Yay for your positive opk! Have you managed to BD the last few days? I use the Clearblue Fertility monitor to track and am still on low fertility CD11 for me & I usually OV around about CD12/13 but it's all messed up due to my MC last month So hoping it will happen in the next week. I'm really hoping it happens soon as am getting impatient now... Just realised that if we conceive this month our due dates will be November again

 

[scoobydrlp]

Oh man, you guys are taking me back to TTC hell! I hate the rollercoaster. But it's gotten me thinking, it took us 2 and a half years to get a sticky one with Camden, and I'm not getting any younger. We may have to start trying sooner than I previously thought!

 

[katestar53]

Oh man, you guys are taking me back to TTC hell! I hate the rollercoaster. But it's gotten me thinking, it took us 2 and a half years to get a sticky one with Camden, and I'm not getting any younger. We may have to start trying sooner than I previously thought!

It certainly is a roller coaster! Yeah come join us Scooby.... I feel the same, it took us quite a long time to conceive Harvey & I'm 33 this year I have always wanted four children so it best happen quickly this time. Would love to have twins then would only have to have one more after that!!!!!

 

[Justkeeptryin]

Leliana, I also put Emelia into nursery. She goes two afternoons a week and at first she was having unsettled days and I felt so guilty and thought that one is too young to be in nursery but she absolutely loves it now and is thriving. She is hyper and in such a high/happy mood when I pick her up. I think its non stop play time and more stimulation that I can give her. Its definitely the best thing for them.
It costs me £200 a month for the two afternoons so when Im off on maternity leave again I was originally thinking that I'd take her out of nursery to save that money but now theres no way I want to take her out as its great for her and gives me a break and time with the new baby.

Kate, Im going for the baby jogger city select. You buy it as a single buggy and buy the second seat unit, its great. I was looking at it in John Lewis and a lady came over to me to say that she has it and loves it, she said she tried out almost every tandem buggy and they are all very heavy and she swears its the best. The thing I like aswell is they sit one in front of the other instead of side by side. I don't want a side by side one as I worry it could 1be stressful trying to get through doorways and in shops etc. Also whilst out walking I already find that you have to keep coming off pavements because cars are parked up on them.
I have the baby jogger city mini just now for Emelia and its amazing. it folds with one hand just pulling the handle on the seat.
I only used my big pram for 6 months and it was too heavy and bulky folding down in and out the car, I wished I knew about the baby joggers earlier. They are brilliant.

The thing I don't like about the Oyster and several others is that one of the kids is tucked away right under the other and can hardly see. With the city select its different.

I don't miss the ttc days, they do indeed take over your life. I was the exact same with the miscarriages and Emelia. This time around it wasn't planned or prevented and less stressful in that respect but still worrying and stressful in the early days about miscarriage.
I wish all of yous the best of luck and hope it happens quickly.

 

[scoobydrlp]

Kate, I'm 33 also, and I've been reading these horrible articles saying how much higher risk pregnancy is the older you get, so now I feel like the pressure is on! I've always dreamed of having twins, although I have no idea how I would handle it if I actually had them plus a toddler. I would probably never leave the house!

 

[LalaR]

Good luck, kate, leliana and scooby. I hope you all have a quick and easy ttc journey. I still managed to get worked up this time round and I'm sure you are all still trying to forget my paranoid panicky messages on here!! It's all worth it though.

Justkeep, good to have more opinions re tandem prams. I am still investigating. We have a bugaboo cameleon for Bethan which I love and will be really sorry to have to move on from it. I was looking at the donkey as it has the carrycot mode but it does seem pretty wide for getting through doors. I might look at the city select too. xx

 

[Leliana]

Thanks for the support ladies

Kate - we have done quite a bit of BDing! I have been following SMEP this time around as we used it to conceive Taylor. I got another positive OPK today so no idea when I will ovulate as presumed it would be today. I know exactly what you mean about being impatient. I so told myself I wouldn't do this and we'd just 'wait and see' but that hasn't happened at all! I'm aiming for 3/4 kids too - we've discussed 3 but 4 would be my ultimate I would love a November baby as T was late so we ended up with a mid December baby!! I really hope you get a positive soon, I know how MC can mess about with your cycles - I hope the old adage of being super fertile after a MC is true for you

Scooby - yeeeees come and join us in TTC hell!! It really does bring back so many memories doesn't it?! I can't believe I am doing this all over again, 2 years exactly since I last did it. Must be a glutton for punishment!

Justkeep - I sooo agree with you about nursery. We pay about £200 too as T does a full day once a week but it's worth every penny. They do stuff with her I just wouldn't have the time/resources to do. Not to mention the socialisation aspect. I too pondered taking her out but I couldn't do it - if I conceive soon we only have another year once new baby is here before we get free hours so I may as well keep it up. As you say, it gives us quality time with the baby too Best decision we ever made!

 

[katestar53]

I love how this thread is up & running again

Just keep - I really like the look of the city jogger and it's really good value for money so I hear, good choice How is your pregnancy going so far Hun?

Lala - Thanks you Hun, am really hoping it happens quickly, I cannot even begin to imagine having to do another 12 two week waits!

Leliana - I've heard very good things about the SMEP plan... Fingers crossed it's worked for you this month! I've just entered my fertile period so we will BD starting tonight till I OV. The only thing I've done different this cycle is I'm taking Robiitussin cough medicine three times a day! Sounds bonkers but it's meant to increase the quality of your CM & to be honest I give anything a go! Here is hoping we both get our BFPs

Scooby - Twins would be so so hard but pretty cool as well! It's scary to think we are running out of time to have our children, but I know a few Mums that are 40 with LOs the same age as ours so I'm sure we have time x

Harvey loves nursery... In fact he sobs when I take him home! He also does once day a week. I've been back at work part-time since September three days a week so Harvey does two days with granny & one day at nursery. Its a pretty good work/life balance & it's great to have money again after months of statutory maternity pay!

Quick question, when to they qualify for the free fifteen hours?

Xxx

 

[Leliana]

I have heard about the cough medicine! I may give that a go if things don't work out. My CM is pretty good but perhaps not as good as before I had T. Have you noticed a big difference? Yay for your fertile period, that's great! Lots of BDing!

I think the 15 hours starts when they're 3 - which is good news for us, as by the time I go back to work after having baby #2 Taylor will be 3. So we'll essentially be paying the same amount of money to send both of them (just paying for baby #2).

 

[Justkeeptryin]

Yeah that's right they get 15 hours paid towards nursery when they turn 3 so Im thinking the same as you Leliana, by the time I go back to work after second lot of maternity leave I will only have maybe 7 ish months to pay before I get the money towards it and that will do baby number 2 for nursery!

Kate, my pregnancy has went smoothly again this time thankfully. I've had some episodes of brown spotting this time around which I had with Emelia and knew all would be well.
My pregnancy has been identical and had we not found out it was a boy then I'd have been so sure it was another girl as I just feel identical! I always thought people said that you would feel differently carrying the different sex.
The movement this time around has been crazy though..last time I had an anterior placenta at the front which acted like a cushion so movement was very mild. This time placenta is at the back and I am being punched and kicked silly and full arms, legs, head etc. can be felt at times!
I've also had a growth scan two weeks ago and was told that the baby weighed 3lbs 2oz which is heavier than what Emelia was at that stage, so a big healthy boy! The other thing the baby is still breech at this point whereas Emelia was head down by now! Im freaking out at the thought of it doing a big somersault turn as I've googled it and everyone says you really feel it happening and it can make you feel quite sick as its freaky!

Its great to have this thread up and running again...