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

[savvysaver]

I don't have much of a bump yet and am still wearing my regular clothes. I'm considering getting one of those bella bands to try and make my current pants work, but I don't know how I'll get on with having something over my belly constantly.

I have been putting off buying the bella band for the same reason, I hate things over my stomach. My jeans still fit but they are very snug and uncomfortable so I know it is only a matter of time. I have been living in yoga pants.

 

[Feronia]

Is your hubby excited for twins now? My husband wanted zero, but now he's getting two -- so he's getting snipped after the birth! He's super happy to be a father now, thankfully. I love seeing the two of them together. To be honest, even though this one was a surprise, we were originally hoping for another girl since we get the sense that sisters get along better, but logically I know it's really subjective and based on personality. We both have younger brothers with whom we never really got along, so that probably influenced our preference. After all of the scares I had early on, though, I now just want a healthy baby and I don't really care, and DH is starting to not care either.

Ugh, my mom is now trying to convince us out of the vasectomy though. For some reason it really bothers me when people try to tell us what to do in terms of reproduction! It bothered me when FIL said "stop at two, don't have any more" just the same that it bothered me when my mom told us to consider having 3 and to skip the vasectomy! Bleh!

 

[savvysaver]

My hubby is thrilled we are having twins despite saying to have one baby, actually it was more like..."we will have one and then see how it goes". I didn't want to stop at one and preferred two (even though as a child I wanted three) so they would have a sibling. I am thankful to only have to be pregnant once though!

My hubby is getting snipped after the birth too, after our appointment I joked we could try for a 3rd and maybe get a boy.

It is hard when relatives (or even friends) think they know what is best for you and your family. You and your hubby need to decide and do what you think is right. I also used to hate when people would ask "So when are you having kids"...it took us a long time to get pregnant including one m/c so every time something was said I wanted to burst into tears.

 

[Feronia]

Hehe, so glad he is happy about it! My DH was actually booked to get snipped when my daughter was 6 months, but my midwife (the one I had with my daughter and also the same one I have now) happened to be walking by at that moment and went up the clinic and cancelled his appointment! She then booked us in to talk to her instead, and talked us out of it! They are two totally different clinics, but the midwifery office is right across the way. She is one assertive woman, but I love her! I'm so glad she did that because neither of us were 100% sure of it, but this time we totally are. We've tried every other option and nothing else has worked out...

I know, totally! People should just not comment on your family size! We were together 10 years before having a baby, and it was so annoying to hear people say "you will change your mind about kids." Yes, maybe so, but we weren't there yet. I then had two miscarriages before my daughter, so I see what you mean -- that question is doubly hurtful.

 

[savvysaver]

Here are a few of the pictures from today. A wasn't cooperative and the tech had a hard time getting a good profile pic.

Baby A:

 

[savvysaver]

Okay experts...they are both girls right? I see the three lines but just want to double check!

Baby B:

 

[MellyH]

YAYYYYYY savvy! Congrats!! Two little girls! Perfect.

The first one definitely looks like a girl, the second I can't really tell. But if the sonographer said so, I'd go with that!

 

[Feronia]

Nice pics! Yes, both undoubtedly girls!

 

[SurpriseBub]

Lovely pics, savvy!! I am no expert, but from all the other potty shots, it seems like 2 girls! I think by 18+ weeks the tech wouldn't often get it wrong?? I watched twin girls, and it is an amazing relationship. They were aware and interested in each other loooooooong before the average singleton is capable of playing with/generally cares that another baby is around. I have a very cute video of them playing together in a pile of packs of diapers when they were still itty bitty but mobile

Just curious- did they show you where in your uterus each baby is? Will be neat to feel them move and know who is who!

 

[SurpriseBub]

I find maternity clothes waaaaay over priced for what a lot of them are. I think I am going to go to somewhere like h & m and just stock up on things that are flowy and maybe a size or two bigger than my normal size. The one exception: I have got a couple of maternity things from asos, as I love asos anyway... and they are fairly priced and ship free to the US! Their maternity leggings are super comfy

I have already bought some basic not exactly sports bras, but kind of with a similar design and i am very comfy in those for now. I think I will stick to those until baby has made her appearance and I know what is what!

 

[xxshellsxx]

Beautiful picture's savvy! I think you could have identicals there their profiles are so similar! X

 

[savvysaver]

Lovely pics, savvy!! I am no expert, but from all the other potty shots, it seems like 2 girls! I think by 18+ weeks the tech wouldn't often get it wrong?? I watched twin girls, and it is an amazing relationship. They were aware and interested in each other loooooooong before the average singleton is capable of playing with/generally cares that another baby is around. I have a very cute video of them playing together in a pile of packs of diapers when they were still itty bitty but mobile

Just curious- did they show you where in your uterus each baby is? Will be neat to feel them move and know who is who!

Thanks! I figured the specialist tech has seen it all and she wouldn't have told me if she wasn't sure. I am excited to see the bond form between the girls. They move around a little bit, but both of them are breech right now but she showed me where they currently are which is a little different from where they were last Wednesday.

Hehe, so glad he is happy about it! My DH was actually booked to get snipped when my daughter was 6 months, but my midwife (the one I had with my daughter and also the same one I have now) happened to be walking by at that moment and went up the clinic and cancelled his appointment! She then booked us in to talk to her instead, and talked us out of it! They are two totally different clinics, but the midwifery office is right across the way. She is one assertive woman, but I love her! I'm so glad she did that because neither of us were 100% sure of it, but this time we totally are. We've tried every other option and nothing else has worked out...

I know, totally! People should just not comment on your family size! We were together 10 years before having a baby, and it was so annoying to hear people say "you will change your mind about kids." Yes, maybe so, but we weren't there yet. I then had two miscarriages before my daughter, so I see what you mean -- that question is doubly hurtful.

What a sweet story! It is a good thing she cancelled the appointment. We are definitely done after the twins, I think they will keep us quite busy!

I agree, it is no ones business but your own as to what you want to do as far as children. Now instead of asking "when", I get the "Are they natural?" .....um, it is none of your business but thanks for asking about our sex life!

Beautiful picture's savvy! I think you could have identicals there their profiles are so similar! X

Thanks Shells, I can't wait for your scan! I am definitely going to find out if they are identical though the tech was certain they are fraternal.

 

[Feronia]

OMG, the "are they natural" questions would get to me, too! Whose business is that?! When someone asks me if I'm pregnant, I've really been meaning to say "no, I'm just fat" but the question always gets me off guard that I forget! I would never personally ask someone if they were pregnant... (Okay, maybe if I knew the person really, really well and we were close enough for a question like that... but not a random person I hardly know!)

How is the tech sure that they're fraternal? Isn't there a chance that di/di twins are identical if the egg split very early? Or is there another way the tech can tell that I'm not aware of?

 

[SurpriseBub]

Does anyone know if they measure your folate levels in early pregnancy blood tests? Just curious!

 

[jmandrews]

DH and I finally agreed on naming out baby boy Brecken. Now we just need to come up with a middle name.

 

[jmandrews]

Also DH felt him kicking for the first time tonight

 

[swanxxsong]

MissEyre: I was pleased and shocked to find two brand-new pairs of mint skinny jeans, Motherhood brand, at my goodwill for $5 with the original tags on them. Only one was my size, but I was ecstatic. So you may be surprised what you find.

Also kohls. Use their 30% coupon codes on clearance. I got a lot there with my daughter. I love MM stuff, but they're $$$ and once I began hunting I found great deals all over. I got a tub from a local teacher. $20. 30 items all barely used. Found them on Craigslist. Target clearance also has nice maternity sometimes. And cartwheel will have coupons to add to the discount sometime!

It's tedious sometimes but I always love a bargain!

 

[River54]

People are starting to say the weirdest things. One coworker actually asked if this baby was planned...this is after others said congrats or gave me a high five. I was caught off guard by this. I am not young, and have been working there for almost 10 years...so I wasn't sure how to take it. I said yes, of course, and that was the end. I told another coworker this, and she said "oh, I ask that a lot, is that something I shouldn't?" <sigh>

 

[Feronia]

"Was it planned?" That's another awful question, wow!

I bet it feels good to have a name, jm! I like it! I'm a fan of unique names that I haven't heard before.

 

[EMYJC]

Many congrats on identical girls Savvy!!! Love the name Brecken JM. For those in England anew look do cheap maternity trousers and lots of variety. I've been getting most of my tops off EBay! Just need a coat but luckily it's so warm at the mo. Week today until my scan!