"Does anyone else not test early" Refugee Club

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Toms great work with the blood draw!

Buttercup always nice to get good results back! And how exciting to be spreading the news about being pregnant. Its definitely nice when you can finally have it all out in the open!

Thanks Mrs. Eddie! I live about 20-30 mins from Boston so was not directly effected and everyone I knew that went in ended up being ok. But I do feel its just so sad to not be able to go somewhere and just relax and enjoy yourself nowadays. Its really just unfortunate that people do these kinds of things.

Annio so happy to hear things went back to normal for you!! Now just make sure to keep drinking a lot and rest as much as possible. How aggravating that they never called back though!

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Annio glad to hear that you are doing better!

Morebabies so glad that you and your family are safe. I can't imagine how it must feel to have something like that happen so close to home but at the same time seeing everyone come together to deal with tragedy has been really inspiring.

Buttercup, I told my work when I was 14 weeks and everyone was (and continues to be) super supportive. I was nervous too for some reason (I work in a very family friendly environment so not sure why) but because I play a large role in a number of big projects I was worried that my work might be scaled back. Not the case at all. Don't worry about it too much, I'm sure everyone will be really pleased for you or might have already guessed that you could be expecting as a couple people already did in my case

 

[Toms Mummy]

Hey, how is everyone?

I thought I'd share my 13 week bump pic! It's deflated a lot since 7 weeks so I'm hoping that the bump won't take long to appear now

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Toms I remember feeling anxious for my bump and waiting for it to come out. I think if anything I had some bloat at first but when it popped there was no mistaking it. My boobs also keep getting bigger and I wish they wouldn't they never got this big with either of my first two. I just had my regular appointment today and turns out I gained 7 lbs in the last month which I feel like seems like a lot to gain in a short period of time. DH said its all boobs and belly though. 24 weeks tomorrow! I will try to get a picture this time.. things have just been so busy these past few weeks I haven't gotten one. Then I have my ultrasound Monday which I'm nervous about because I may possible be placed on bed rest.

 

[annio84]

I hope this picture works this is my first try at this. This is my bump at 24 weeks! It looks massive!!

 

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Your bump looks great annio!!!

 

[annio84]

It's really huge!! But that and my boobs are really the only weight i've gained.

 

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Annio I think your bump looks great!

I have my scan today at 10am so just about 2 1/2 hours from now. Its the first scan I'm actually not looking forward to. I'm really hoping not to be put on bed rest yet. My friends wedding is also this weekend and I'm suppose to be in it and will feel so terrible if things don't go well today and I am put on bed rest. Here's hoping for a good looking cervix!...

 

[Buttercup2]

Good luck more babies!!

 

[Toms Mummy]

Goodluck morebabies x

 

[Toms Mummy]

Had such a tough day today!.... I haven't really been tired in this pregnancy, just had losses of energy like I can't be bothered with anything! Well I shouted at Tom before as he wouldn't get in his carseat! I didn't have the patience and was stressed as I'd just paid for the carpark ticket and only had 5 mins to get out of there! I got so stressed with him, yelled at him and then shoved him in his seat! He fell asleep on the way home, I knew he was tired but I couldn't help looking at him thinking I really don't like you right now!.... I'm lookingg forward to him waking up now so I can give him a big hug x

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Good luck today Morebabies, hope all goes well! I have my fx for you.

Sorry Tom's that you had a rough day, I can't imagine what it must be like dealing with a LO when you are having a tired day (or just a particularly hormonal one, which I still get from time to time )

Annio, I'm sure your bump pic is lovely, for some reason I can't see it!

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Quick question for any baby wearing Moms/Moms who plan on babywearing once our LO's get here, what do you prefer, sling or carrier? I am definitely going to get the Ergo as I have heard amazing things about it. However, when Isla is newborn I would have to either use a sling/wrap or the infant insert for the Ergo. Am wondering if the infant insert would be too hot in the summer and have also heard mixed reviews about it. Anyone have any thoughts/opinions???

 

[Toms Mummy]

Thanks Mrs Eddie x

I carried Tom from birth up until his 3rd birthday, we rarely used the pram. At 1st I used a wrap as they can get nice and snuggled. He was a winter baby so I had a fleece one but I sure the cotton/woven ones are fine in summer..... When he turned 6 months I had a mei tai which was brilliant but there wasn't much shoulder padding so I replced it after a few months with an ergo. This is what I've been carrying him in ever since. I never used the infant insert so can't comment but as I have the ergo for next baby I was looking in to it but too thought it might be a bit too hot/faffy/bulky. So I'm going to try padding it out with a blanket 1st, if that doesn't work then I will probably just use a wrap until baby is big enough for ergo without the insert x

 

[Noo]

I'm getting THIS one.

 

[Toms Mummy]

That's a nice one, looks easy to use Fool proof for daddys

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Thanks Tom's!

I also posted this on the other group I belong to and the consensus seemed to be go with a wrap when they are young and then move to the Ergo. When I was doing research on the Ergo infant insert quite a few people mentioned that they just used rolled blankets instead and that worked for them so you would probably be fine doing that too. The insert seems really thick so in August I think my poor little babe would be sweltering in it...

Noo, I can't see your link (blocked at work) so I will have to look when I get home. Thanks for posting! Someone mentioned that the K'Tan Wrap is quite good too so I might have to check it out. It is apparently a lot easier to use than the Moby (and cheaper too).

https://www.babyktan.com/

 

[kraftykoala]

Quick question for any baby wearing Moms/Moms who plan on babywearing once our LO's get here, what do you prefer, sling or carrier? I am definitely going to get the Ergo as I have heard amazing things about it. However, when Isla is newborn I would have to either use a sling/wrap or the infant insert for the Ergo. Am wondering if the infant insert would be too hot in the summer and have also heard mixed reviews about it. Anyone have any thoughts/opinions???

Don't mind me butting in, I was a refugee here once

I have an Ergo I used with DS2 but we never got on with the infant insert, it was soooo faffy. For back carries it was amazing though so that's what I'll be using it for with Ella. At the moment I cannot say enough great things about the Moby stretchy wrap, it's easy to tie, super comfy and Ella loves being in it and falls asleep straight away.

 

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Well I had my ultrasound this morning and it went well. No best rest yet because my cervix hasn't shortened anymore so far. I basically put myself on bed rest and I think that has definitely helped. Its not fun but I make sure to lay down whenever possible, not to lift anything and really limit what I do and how much I'm on my feet. I'll continue this regardless of whether they put me on bed rest because it'll be worth it in the end. I just have to get through my friends wedding this weekend. I'm going to skip the rehearsal and just rest as much as possible before the day of the wedding. I think its going to be a long tough day but I'm hoping it'll go well.

Mrs. Eddie I can't comment personally on the wrap or carriers because I've never used either. I plan to try them out this time around though as I'm constantly out and about with the kids sports and whatnot. My friend tried the mobi and didn't like it and just went to the baby bjorn. Her friend however loved the mobi wrap so I think its definitely whatever works for you personally.

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Thanks Krafty, love to hear from former refugees

Noo I really like the wrap you posted as well, will have to check it out!

Morebabies, glad that all went well with your scan, you must be so relieved and for no bed rest!