FEBRUARY HEARTS Due in February 2015 , open group all welcome!

[crysshae]

Feronia, I just read What to Expect since I got it free on my kindle. I decided to skip any part that would make me nervous and not focus on the worst case scenarios since I am a nervous person to start with. Thanks for your other book suggestions, I am definitely going to check them out!

crysshae, thanks for your positive comment! I am most worried about the first month or two as I get into a routine. My husband will take a week or two off work to help get us started but after that I will be alone for about 9-10 hours a day. All of our parents still work and cannot help us out, though I think my mom might take a week off to help me. I am thinking of hiring a nanny part time for at least the first few months. Breastfeeding two at once while I am alone seems almost impossible but I will do my best or feed one at a time. I really hope to breastfeed as long as possible! If you don't mind me asking, how old are your twins now?

River, thanks! I will definitely make sure I color code them somehow! My aunt is an identical twin and while they are both so different personality wise, they look the exact same which is a bit scary. They are in their early 50's and have the same hair color, hair cut and dress the same.

You're welcome. My twins will be 12 next month. Talk about getting old. Lol.

Someone to help after your DH goes back to work sounds like a good idea. I had older children to help with one while I fed the other.

 

[Feronia]

While i agree the book does present worst case scenarios a lot, probably too much, nowhere does my copy say anything about oral sex killing mother or baby. I have it on my e-reader and searched the term to double check and it does not say that. On page 350 it says, "Oral stimulation of the female genitals is as safe as it is potentially pleasurable throughout pregnancy, so don't hesitate to go for it."

I do agree with you that it can be unnecessarily scary in parts. But o find a lot of the people saying negative things about the book haven't actually read it....just hear it's bad and assume the worst.

Hey, it sounds like they updated it! That's awesome actually. The 3rd edition says it for sure, but I'm glad to hear they updated it with newer editions. I have read the book since I was screening it for my lending library, and to be honest, as much as I dislike it, I have read far worse prenatal books.

We're thinking about our pregnancy announcement! Pretty sure it's going to be Zelda-themed with DH dressed as a wizard and my DD dressed as Link. He will be saying to her "It's dangerous to go alone, take this" and point to at my belly. I hope it comes out as well as it does in my head!

 

[swanxxsong]

I too have the older version of the book Feronia. I recall the part about the dangers of oral sex and had made the mistake of asking my OB about it. She was kind enough but I'm sure she thought I was an idiot.

So. I am glad that they've revised the book! LOL. Wish I hadn't read it and decidedit was something to ask about since it was mortifying!

 

[SurpriseBub]

While i agree the book does present worst case scenarios a lot, probably too much, nowhere does my copy say anything about oral sex killing mother or baby. I have it on my e-reader and searched the term to double check and it does not say that. On page 350 it says, "Oral stimulation of the female genitals is as safe as it is potentially pleasurable throughout pregnancy, so don't hesitate to go for it."

I do agree with you that it can be unnecessarily scary in parts. But o find a lot of the people saying negative things about the book haven't actually read it....just hear it's bad and assume the worst.

Hey, it sounds like they updated it! That's awesome actually. The 3rd edition says it for sure, but I'm glad to hear they updated it with newer editions. I have read the book since I was screening it for my lending library, and to be honest, as much as I dislike it, I have read far worse prenatal books.

We're thinking about our pregnancy announcement! Pretty sure it's going to be Zelda-themed with DH dressed as a wizard and my DD dressed as Link. He will be saying to her "It's dangerous to go alone, take this" and point to at my belly. I hope it comes out as well as it does in my head!

Sounds super cute!

My DH loves video games... I just bought three iron on transfers off ebay- 1 of charmander, 1 of charmeleon, and 1 of charizard. I am going to stick them on 3 month, 6 month, and 9 month onesies ie. as baby is evolving/leveling up. He is going to love it!

 

[ttc126]

Oh my gosh swan! How horribly embarrassing!!!! And I can not believe that would be in that book! Feronia, good thing you screen these things for your clients!!!!

Lol!!!! It's not funny that so many women read such a load of crock, but i laughed that someone would actually write that in a book! Wow! So glad i managed to read the updated version last pregnancy. How crazy!!!!!

 

[ZombieKitten]

We're thinking about our pregnancy announcement! Pretty sure it's going to be Zelda-themed with DH dressed as a wizard and my DD dressed as Link. He will be saying to her "It's dangerous to go alone, take this" and point to at my belly. I hope it comes out as well as it does in my head!

A Zelda themed pregnancy announcement?! Okay... that's absolutely epic! Please be sure to post pics when you do it!!

 

[ttc126]

Feronia, i second zombie! We will need pics!!!!!! Such a creative idea!

 

[MellyH]

Feronia, that sounds awesome!!

 

[RaspberryK]

I know a lady who had a young toddler and then twin girls, she breastfed both of the twins at the same time without issue in Rugby hold with pillows.
I would certainly recommend anyone a cleaner at the very least if you can afford it. Depending on your house even just £15 a week could make a huge difference. Once I stopped full time work I cancelled mine as I thought I couldn't justify it but I will be getting one again when the baby is born.
Xx

 

[lynnikins]

I need a cleaner but I think im going to train my SIL up to do it and once they don't live here anymore we might pay her to come around and do a proper clean of the bathrooms and to mop the floors and dust.

 

[bubbamadness]

My sister has identical twin boys who are 5 years old now. You'll be surprised at the little differences that they have looks wise. One has a rounder face and has a bigger body and the other is smaller with a longer face. My nan knitted her a cardigan with there initials on them too. So im sure you'll wont get them muddled. You'll notice the slight difference and tell who is who. It's probably your visitors that will struggle! Lol xxx

 

[RaspberryK]

I need a cleaner but I think im going to train my SIL up to do it and once they don't live here anymore we might pay her to come around and do a proper clean of the bathrooms and to mop the floors and dust.

That's a fab idea, our old cleaner would never move anything to dust, or do down the pedestal bit of the loo and sink

Xx

 

[bubbamadness]

My twin nephews with my son xxx

 

[Feronia]

Thanks, I really hope the announcement turns out well! DH and I are both huge video game fans!

Sounds super cute!

My DH loves video games... I just bought three iron on transfers off ebay- 1 of charmander, 1 of charmeleon, and 1 of charizard. I am going to stick them on 3 month, 6 month, and 9 month onesies ie. as baby is evolving/leveling up. He is going to love it!

Oh my gosh, that's awesome! I sort of want to steal your idea. Are you getting the next Pokemon game by any chance?

 

[swanxxsong]

TTC - looking back now, I laugh and laugh. I had gotten it it at the used book sale at the library and it had seemed like a wonderful idea. At the moment my doctor answered I was mortified. But I have learned my lesson now.

Always fun to have something to laugh at when you're pregnant! XD

 

[SurpriseBub]

Thanks, I really hope the announcement turns out well! DH and I are both huge video game fans!

Sounds super cute!

My DH loves video games... I just bought three iron on transfers off ebay- 1 of charmander, 1 of charmeleon, and 1 of charizard. I am going to stick them on 3 month, 6 month, and 9 month onesies ie. as baby is evolving/leveling up. He is going to love it!

Oh my gosh, that's awesome! I sort of want to steal your idea. Are you getting the next Pokemon game by any chance?

I am sure we will get it... I hadn't played anything Pokemon before last year, but really loved X. We have second hand copies of some of the older ds games now, too. Our guest room is full of gaming stuff, as DH has kept everything that he had growing up (and still buys things now). I think he is secretly a bit sad about the idea of having to put some stuff in storage... But, baby is going to need a room, too!

I haven't made them yet, so no idea how the final product will come out- but I got the transfers off of ebay. I am proud of myself for thinking it up!

As everyone said- you have to put a picture up of your announcement. It sounds so cute and very clever to boot.

 

[MellyH]

One of the girls in the February group on the Australian forum that I'm also on just got bad news from her NIPT testing So she's going to have a CVS on Thursday and then decide whether to terminate the pregnancy. That is one of the reasons I'm so scared of the testing! And I feel so bad for her, obviously, how devastating

I'm 10 weeks today, and celebrated by throwing up all my breakfast. Huzzah!

 

[Captain]

Looooove the Zelda and Pokemon ideas! Huge video games fan so I might just have to steal that Pokemon idea!

Hubby is home a week today, ughhh hurry up! I told him over skype last night I had appointments booked for us (doctors/dentist) for the Thursday after he's home then he tells me he has an early anniversary present planned and we won't be in town that day! Excited but that's the last time I try organizing our appointments mister!

 

[MellyH]

Hopefully you can reschedule Captain! Yay for a surprise anniversary outing.

 

[savvysaver]

Trying my best to catch up with everyone!

SurpriseBub, thanks! I think I could be flexible and would like to have help 3 days a week for like 5-6 hours each day or maybe more to get me started. I guess I need to figure out what I think I need and then start my research.

crysshae, it is nice that you have older children to help with the younger ones!

feronia, I love the Zelda announcement idea! I sure hope you post some pictures.

Ras, I am totally getting a maid to clean! Luckily my neighbor cleans houses and I hoping she has room for one more client. I am flexible on the day/time she cleans and I hope she can start a month or two before the twins are born. I figured by then I might be on bed rest or simply too big to clean. I definitely recommend this at least for the first few months! I am also going to stock the freezer with slow cooker meals and casseroles to feed my hubby so I won't have to cook too much. I have pinned way too many recipes already!

bubbamadness, I can see the very slight differences in your nephews. Such a great picture of the boys!

Captain, I will take a surprise anniversary outing over a dentist appointment any day! Glad your hubby is home for a week!