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

[grenouille]

Krippy, I'm jealous. Can't wait to stop working!

Only 2 weeks to go though. And until then I'm taking every monday off, so I can't complain

I'm feeling so tired lately though. I just have no energy and I feel overwhelmed when I think about cleaning up! Getting up from the bed or couch feels like a real work out!

Crancherry, I think if you feel you'll be ok traveling, then it's probably ok. Maybe check with your doctor or midwife? Make sure you stop a lot so you can stretch, drink lots of water and have healthy snacks, and maybe bring some small pillows.

Scooby, love the name Camden Reese!

OH and I are still discussing girl names… he keeps changing his mind!! I really loved the name Lia and he said he liked it, so I was thinking about it for a few days… and then he said he decided he didn't like it *SIGH*. So right now we have Aurélie (his favorite), Ariane or Ariel. I like them but I'm worried about the pronunciation of Aurélie in english (we live in a french community but Canada is bilingual so eventually she might live in an English place). In french it is pronounced O-RAY-LEE, but I'm worried english people would pronounce in Orally…. ?!? What do you think? Or she could just introduce herself as Aurelia… I know a girl whose real name is Virginie (and that's how we call her in french) but english people call her Virginia.

Lala, I get scared like that sometimes too. The cold drink always works. Glad everything is ok

 

[scoobydrlp]

OH and I are still discussing girl names… he keeps changing his mind!! I really loved the name Lia and he said he liked it, so I was thinking about it for a few days… and then he said he decided he didn't like it *SIGH*. So right now we have Aurélie (his favorite), Ariane or Ariel. I like them but I'm worried about the pronunciation of Aurélie in english (we live in a french community but Canada is bilingual so eventually she might live in an English place). In french it is pronounced O-RAY-LEE, but I'm worried english people would pronounce in Orally…. ?!? What do you think? Or she could just introduce herself as Aurelia… I know a girl whose real name is Virginie (and that's how we call her in french) but english people call her Virginia.

I feel like however she pronounces her name when she introduces herself should be how others refer to her, so really the only issue she'll have is when people read it without hearing it first, and then of course they make up their own pronunciation, haha. I'm in the US and have never heard/seen the name, but in my mind I pronounced it OR-UH-LEE, with the accent on the LEE part.

DH and I had similar issues where he would say he might like one of the names I really loved, and then later change his mind. Drove me batty! Camden's name was almost Tenley, and I also thought I nearly had him talked into my favorite, Lilah. Ah well, it worked out in the end!

 

[FeLynn]

just checking in to see how you ladies are doing? Not sure if you all remember me, I can't help but check in even though I am no longer expecting. I can't believe that if I was still pregnant I would only have a short 7 weeks left. I can not cope with this, I am so angry still and its been 4 months. I see a new obgyn well I seen this dr once in the past and decided to go back to her. Hopefully she will be more helpful then my last obgyn. I am also going to start looking for a therapist.

Not trying to be a downer but I have to let it out where people understand me. I hope you ladies are doing awesome! baby dust for everyone and hoping all those sticky rainbow babies stick.

 

[Krippy]

Hi Felynn...I am sorry that you are feeling so lost. I know it doesn't help but I know exactly how you feel and I hope that seeing a therapist helps you. It wasn't for me but I know a lot of women who have gained a lot of insight and coping tools going to see a therapist. I hope that your new OB is helpful and kind.

Thinking of all of our angels today. Light a candle for Infant, pregnancy, stillbirth awareness day today.

 

[Crystal5483]

Keep your fingers crossed ladies... I got a faint positive yesterday!

 

[Krippy]

So great to hear Crystal! I have everything crossed for you!

 

[grenouille]

I'm so sorry Felynn. I had a pretty rough time after my 2nd miscarriage, and it took us a few months to get a positive. I can only imagine how you must be feeling. I hope the therapist will help. *hugs*

Crystal, GREAT news!! Fingers crossed for you. Let us know how it goes

 

[Crystal5483]

It's official!!

 

[Krippy]

Congrats Crystal! that is amazing news...I am so happy for you!

 

[Crystal5483]

Thank you... guess I'll have me a June rainbow! (or July if they're stubborn like DH! haha!)

 

[MightyMom]

Congrats Crystal! You got a little firework brewing in there.

 

[Crystal5483]

Thanks ladies! I'm super excited (and a little nauseous!) it's still very early so I sent an email to my FS to get the bloods started!

 

[Crystal5483]

LOVE your spoiler MightyMom!

 

[Justkeeptryin]

Brilliant news Crystal, congratulations. Fingers crossed tight for you this time.

Felynn, Im sorry your still struggling with your loss. It mustbe so hard to come on here and see us where we are now with our pregnancies knowing that you should be the same. It is heartbreaking.
It may well be a good idea to speak with a couseller about how you are feeling. I cant believe how low my miscarriages knocked me last year and I really struggled te be around pregnant people and babies, life just seemed so unfair and shit. I dread to think how I would be just now if I wasnt pregnant. Last year was terrible , spent miscarrying and then getting ongoing miscarriage tests which took up the whole year, the only thing that kept me going was trying again. to you xx things will get better, they can only get better!

 

[Justkeeptryin]

Hi, hope everyone is well?

Im just back from my growth scan. The baby is now estimated to weigh 5lbs 4oz which is great. Its healthy and growing well on track.

 

[grenouille]

That's awesome Justkeep!

I wish I had a growth scan.

Can't believe our babies are so big!! I remember my triplet cousins didn't even weight 4lbs when they were born prematurely, and they are now 13 and in perfect health

It's so reassuring.

 

[Crystal5483]

Got my first bloods yesterday - 17hcg and 10.9 progesterone. I was 10dpo yesterday so I'm a LITTLE nervous about the results, but at the same time I know that I am WICKED early still. Praying for a sticky bean!

 

[katestar53]

Got my first bloods yesterday - 17hcg and 10.9 progesterone. I was 10dpo yesterday so I'm a LITTLE nervous about the results, but at the same time I know that I am WICKED early still. Praying for a sticky bean!

Congrats sweetie, so happy for you!!!!!!!!

 

[katestar53]

Great news Justkeep!!! Have they discussed anymore with you about having a natural birth? I am having my next scan on Monday to see where the placenta is, hopefully it has moved some more!

Can't believe how quickly time is flying now, I am so excited. Can't wait to meet Harvey and have our first hug! I did my NCT antenatal classes over the weekend so am fully prepared now! If I can have a natural birth I am definately gonna try and have a water birth. Anyone written their birthplan yet? Im gonna do mine once on maternity. There are definately certain aspects that I feel strongly about. Skin on skin contact is really important and I want that straight away if possible. Also I dont want the injection to deliver the placenta. Anyone else decided on the kind of birth they want?

 

[Justkeeptryin]

Kate, I was quite annoyed actually as I wanted to discuss delivery options in depth with my consultant yesterday regarding whether natural or a section is best. But he said he'd see me back in 4 weeks and discuss it then. I honestly think that I may have had the baby by then. Ive already carried longer than what they thought I would with my double womb. He said they are really happy about this and that any extra weeks now are a bonus. He said the baby would be fine if born now.
Ive been in such a dilema over what delivery option is best but I think Im going to try for natural and if things dont progress as they should then they can interevene with a caesarian.

I hope your scan goes well on Monday and that your placenta has moved enough for you to try natural. Its also a bonus getting to see Harvey again.
I know what you mean that you just cant wait for the baby now to have that first cuddle.

Me and hubby were discussing it briefly last night about what to specify in the birth plan. Im kind of happy to just go with teh flow and see what happens. My sister was telling me thats what she done as you just dont know whats going to happen anyway so need to be prepared that you birth plan dosent always go accordingly.
I know that skin to skin contact is important as soon as but Im thinking that Id rather the baby be delivered and given a quick clean and wrapped in a towel before being handed to us. I've seen that done quite a lot in the birth programmes.
Im not too sure about the injection to deliver the placenta as I dont know too much about it, will need to ask about that.