Expecting #1 positive thinking buddies, sticking together!

[MolGold]

Love your bump pic collages, Mia and sweet!

I would love to post one of my own. However, as I am overweight, as Jumpingo said I look bigger than that after dinner !

Karen how long are you planning to take a break?

Mint its so awesome that you work with kids with challenges, I really appreciate you for it How long a break are you taking?

Thanks for all your support about the NT scan, ladies you are the best!

 

[Karen916]

Mia and sweetbliss, cute bump pictures! And Mia, congrats on making the announcement. Exciting! And that's good that your pain has subsided, too.

Mol, where I live, you can take 1 year of semi-paid maternity leave, so that is what I am going to do. As far as I know, my last day will be February 26.

Mint, I will likely not be getting my students back. While we are only an after school tutoring centre now, my boss is working on opening an independent day school in September for students in JK through grade 3 who can't get by so well in a regular school, and she has offered me a part time position as the French, art, and music teacher. It would be about the same amount of hours, maybe a little less, but in the mornings, instead of the evenings, which I would definitely prefer. As much as I love my job it does stink being away during the dinner hour, missing out on spending time with my hubby, and having to eat so very late. And especially when we have a child, I'd hate to miss those special family moments, so as long as the school goes through, I am going to take the position.

If it doesn't work out, I am going to return to tutoring for 2 nights a week only, but it's hard to say if I'd get any of my students back. After being with another teacher for a whole year, I'd feel bad taking away hours from my replacement.

We'll see what's in the cards, I guess!

Happy Monday, everyone! I hope this will be a great week for all.

 

[starluck]

Congratulations on your baby girls Karen and Sweetbliss!

lacanadienne, the parents will react how they will react. You have no control over how they will handle it. Hopefully the majority of them are happy for you!

Mint, it's great your DH is so supportive and helping out

Mol, baby looks so cute! hopefully it's all good news with the blood results. You're in the normal range, so that's good - like you said, the odds are on your side.

 

[starluck]

Mia & sweetbliss - love your bump pics!

 

[MiaGirl]

Jumpingo and Mol, I totally get bigger than that after dinner but I try and take the pics in the morning just after eating something small. I guess that bloating thing never really goes away in pregnancy.

Sweetbliss that's so sweet of DH! Already being the one to spoil her...I love it! My DH thinks it'll be easy to say no to things for our children because of money. I think he's gonna be a pushover when it comes down to it

Karen that sounds like a great arrangement for you if the new school works out. When will you find out about the plans? Also, how about a bump pic? Haven't seen yours in a while I bet it's grown!

 

[Dini]

Cute bump pic sweet! And that is adorable what your DH said! I just can't wait to find out what we are having. I'd really love a girl but I know I'll be so happy either way.

Started my day off cleaning the living room carpet. I wasn't planning on doing the whole thing, just one corner but figured why not lol. I'm taking a break as I'm going to do our spare/junk room next. Not moving any furniture, just doing where there is foot traffic. Our spare room hasn't been done in ages.

My one cat that has been very clingy has also started peeing in the living room in the corner where my old cat from years ago used to pee, and I can't believe she's doing it. She's NEVER gone outside the box. It smells so bad...I put a pee pad down and she used it today but it makes me so mad. DH does a very very bad job at cleaning the boxes, maybe once a week for 3 cats and we only have 2 boxes. I thought she was just protesting but he cleaned them and put all new litter in them yesterday and she did it again this morning. I wonder if she's acting out because she knows something is going on with me. I really hope she stops, I don't want to get rid of her!

 

[SanJan]

Hey ladies,

How is everyone? For me, less than 20 hrs for my anomaly scan Am really excited because my mom will also be there, but sometimes, I don't feel anything that really makes me scared about the scan. Also, the last we had was for the 12 week one and it's been 6 weeks since then. I just hope everything goes well.

Also, I've been struggling with bad cold for a couple of days. Yesterday, when it was so bad in office, I though of checking up with the visiting Doctor in office itself. He was such a jerk. the moment I told him about the complaint and also that I'm pregnant, he literally started scolding me for not taking good care of myself and my baby and no being careful enough to avoid sickness at this time. It felt really bad, I just got the prescription for the heck of it and came back. I didn't even took those meds and I'm just waiting for my OB's appointment this Friday.

 

[Karen916]

Dini, I'm sorry you are having trouble with your cat! Hopefully it will return to its usual behaviour because I can't imagine how hard it would be to have to say goodbye!

SanJan, so sorry that you had a bad experience with that doctor. That seems so unfair. How are you supposed to completely avoid getting sick, unless you shut yourself away and don't come in contact with anyone, ever? Doesn't make sense. Well, I hope you feel better soon, and good luck with your appointment!!!

Mia, I'll attach my latest bump pic for you. It is from last Wednesday, when I was 19 weeks.

 

[MolGold]

Yay such a cute bump Karen, and i totally love your work policy for maternity.

Sorry for your cold and the jerk preaching doc Sanjan. ATB for a great scan

Dini aw, that cat trouble seems so annoying! I hope you can get DH to help out.

My dad fell ill on Monday and my mom is out of town so I am stepping in. He's better now but I am staying put till mom is back. Heck, I miss DH so much - harmones?

Hope you all are having a good week so far!
XX

 

[lacanadienne]

Karen, that school set-up sounds awesome. I'm really questioning if staying on as a full-time classroom teacher is feasible with a baby, as it's a huge time-commitment, and I really want to be there to see my own children grow. I guess decision time is coming closer, but I still have a bit of time. I could maybe go to a part-time specialist position. And by the way, great bump pic!

Dini, that's really too bad about your cat. Hopefully it will be a short phase.

SanJan, what a jerk! I am constantly exposed to colds, and no matter how much I try to take care of myself, I get sicker because I'm pregnant.

Mol, hope your dad recovers fast.

With report cards and staff meetings, I have just been feeling exhausted lately. I took today off because I really slept badly and started feeling sick. I don't want to be sick for another month, so hopefully the extra bit of rest and sleep helps.

 

[mangoberry]

Hi all, checking in after a long time - hope all of you are doing great! I did go through all the recent messages, Nice bump pics Karen, Mia and Sweetbliss, also congratulations for the baby girls. SanJan that sucks that the doctor treats you like that - its very difficult to always just do everything for the baby, how can one take care of not falling sick??
Dini: I hope its just a short phase with your cat.
Moi: Hope your dad feels better soon.


AFM: I have been feeling so tired these past weeks, have been sleeping for approx 9-10 hours daily. I went in for 8-week scan(at 8 week + 1day), and everything was good - baby measured 8weeks+5days and the heart beat was 175, my bp was quite low like 93/50 which the nurse said is quite normal during pregnancy. Now, waiting for the next scan which is on Nov 14th, not sure what all they are going to test in that appointment. Also, we finally told my father and in-laws after the 8week scan and my husband ended up telling all of his colleagues, lol! I have not told anyone at work and don’t plan to do it until 12 weeks, though I already feel like my tummy is showing(with all the bloating thats going on), and I guess I have started putting on lot of weight on my tummy - has that happened to anyone of you? When I look at the pictures that you ladies have posted, I feel like oh man I look like that from right now with just the bloating that means I have put in lot of weight.

 

[MolGold]

Lancadienne Aw, hope you feel better and get your much deserved break!

Mango - welcome back! I keep hearing how second tri is so much better, and ladies have much more energy. I hope we get there soon and the exhaustion reduces

So great that your DH is so excited about the new arrival As for the bump, I really think its really a bloat at my stage and I am trying to cut back sodium and fried stuff to an extent. I lost some of the bloat now, maybe you could try that?

 

[Karen916]

Welcome back, Mango! Congrats on the great scan!

lacanadienne, I hope you feel better soon!!!

MolGold, sorry to hear your father was ill. I hope he is feeling lots better now.

I can't believe I am at the halfway point today! First trimester felt like it was dragging on soooo slowly, but time is starting to go by more quickly now. My mom and I are going to go shopping for some girl clothes today. I'm so excited!

Have a great day, everyone!

 

[starluck]

Yay for girl clothes shopping!

SanJan, what a jerk doctor! What are you supposed to do - lock yourself up in a room by yourself? He's not being realistic.

Cute bump Karen!

Mangoberry, glad your 8 week scan went great! I'm 6 weeks and my pants are tight. I can't tell if it's fat or bloat, haha! Eating regularly really helps with my nausea so I've been snacking a lot - so it's probably a little fat and a little bloat in my case I do feel badly when I realize that many women don't gain any weight their first trimester. Hopefully I'm not putting on too much and it will slow down when this nausea subsides.

I had my first scan yesterday! Baby is measuring right on target and we saw and heard the heartbeat It was amazing.

 

[MolGold]

Hey girls,

Just quickly dropping in to say my blood work came in, and the results are - LOW RISK!

The baby has 1/12000 (.01%) chance of downs and 1/54500 (.000~1%) risk of Edwards Thats really better than I thought! Phew, what a relief!

 

[starluck]

yay mol!!!!!

 

[mangoberry]

Yay Moi, thats really great!! at what stage do we get that test? I have my next appointment on Nov 14th but I don't know what exact week would that be around 11 weeks - as the baby was measuring 4days ahead than my LMP. Also, yeah I try to eat less fried food, but in general I eat much more to avoid any feeling of nausea.

Starluck - thats really great, I saw your scan pic on facebook that you posted! (y)

Karen - yeah I know I really wish this first trimester goes by fast. Work is increasing so I think that would help a little bit in time going fast.

 

[jumpingo]

am so jealous of everyone with 6 or 8 week scans and getting to hear the heartbeat...! don't have my first appointment scheduled yet (waiting for OB to call me as i just got the referral from my primary care doc yesterday after bloodwork on monday) and the norm here is to seen at 12 weeks. sigh.

 

[Jenny Bean]

am so jealous of everyone with 6 or 8 week scans and getting to hear the heartbeat...! don't have my first appointment scheduled yet (waiting for OB to call me as i just got the referral from my primary care doc yesterday after bloodwork on monday) and the norm here is to seen at 12 weeks. sigh.

Don't worry, that will me me too....I am so anxiously waiting to have a scan of some kind.

I am happy to see everyone who are getting positive scans and such though.

 

[MiaGirl]

Mango I'm glad your scan went well! And don't worry I think the feeling of lots of extra tummy weight is really normal. I had been feeling waaaay bigger in the belly than I actually looked for a long time. I don't notice the bloating as much anymore now since my belly is always sticking out a bit.

Karen congrats on being half way! That's so crazy to think about!

Starluck I'm glad your scan went well too! That's awesome you heard the heartbeat. I had an u/s at 8 weeks and couldn't hear the heartbeat then, just saw it.

Mol that's great your test results are so good! Those numbers are so slim they're basically zero!

Jumpingo and Jenny Bean I know it's so hard to wait, but it'll be worth it when you finally get to that first scan! Just enjoy knowing that you're pregnant for now yay!

I have a doctors appt tomorrow morning so I'm excited to hear my babe's sweet heartbeat again love that sound!!