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Hahahaha that is kind of funny!

I'm 9 weeks today! Got a consultant appointment for the 23rd to discuss VBAC and my 12 week scan appointment came through as well - 10.00am on 25th, eep! (I even wrote "eep!" on the calendar,lol)
 
MrsPoodle said:
Hahahaha that is kind of funny!

I'm 9 weeks today! Got a consultant appointment for the 23rd to discuss VBAC and my 12 week scan appointment came through as well - 10.00am on 25th, eep! (I even wrote "eep!" on the calendar,lol)
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Happy 9 weeks! I'm 9 weeks today too :thumbup: how exciting for your first scan! Just a few weeks away! :happydance:
 
ttc126 said:
Feronia, after reading what you said yesterday about scans, i did some research! I was amazed at how i thought it was perfectly harmless! But the truth is they just don't know!

One thing i read is how babieswho got a lot of scans ended up being left handed a large % of the time. They are thinking it may have some effect on brain development. I can tell you that with my son i had probably 20+ scans due to complications. I don't feel they all were necessary looking back. But guess what? At only 10 months, my son very clearly favors his left hand. My dh, myself, and all of our immediate family members are right handed. Can't help but think it's not a coincidence! Not saying there is anything wrong with being left handed, but it makes me wonder with these new studies what else we may findout in the future.

This time I've already had two scans for bleeding, but i am hoping for no more until 20 wks or there about.

Just thought some of you might find this interesting :)
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Interesting, I only had 2 scans with my daughter (1 at 12 weeks due to cramping and me being paranoid after 2 m/cs), and then my 20 week scan. She very clearly favours her left hand, too, at 18 months. Maybe it's too early and she'll change though. I do also wonder we'll find find out in the future with any new safety data. It's always changing, so I'm wary. For this pregnancy, I've also have already had 2 scans for bleeding and the subchorionic hematoma, but I am going to try to avoid any others besides the 20-week scan unless I start bleeding again.

Carseats: Yes, you can totally reuse your carseat if it's not expired for the second kid! Right now I have DD's carseat behind the passenger seat because we have a really small car. I like it because I can reach back and stroke her head if she gets whiny, but I'm also getting the feeling that behind the driver's seat is safer due to the frequency of needing to make left hand turns on green lights in Vancouver! Does anyone know for sure? (We can't use the middle seat in our current car, but we'll sell it before baby #2 arrives since using 2 ERF seats in a 2-door car would SUUUCK!)

Strollers: No idea, we never used one for DD. We're going to *try* to stick to babywearing for #2 as well, especially since DD will be walking more. We've gotten by 18 months without a stroller, so hopefully we can keep going!:thumbup:
 
Wow Feronia, no stroller at all, that's awesome! Hopefully you can arrange something when you have two. :lol:

Lying in bed eating caramels for breakfast because they're the only thing in the hotel room to snack on. I can't wait until I'm home!

Captain, sorry you're being sick, but your husband is hysterical. :lol:
 
I live for Car Seats For the Littles Facebook page. If you can't find an expiration on your seat, tell them the year and make and someone there will know. :) I believe for many seats it's 6 years but I could be incorrect. Our infant seat is not expired so we will be using it. New baby will be in the middle and our then-3-year-old will be RF behind the passenger seat in her Diono. :)

I don't intend to get a double, at least not right away. We never used a stroller with Aria until I began running again with our jogger. We wore or put the infant seat in the grocery part of the cart if we were out for groceries and she was asleep.

I may invest in a double stroller in the summer to go jogging again. We will see. Crossing that bridge as it comes. :)
 
Thanks everyone!!! I looked and the expiration is june 2016! So i will reuse until we get a convertible seat for #2 :)

What type of carrier is good for baby wearing? I used a very lightweight linen wrap type carrier with my son but it put a ton of strain on my back when he reached 14-15 lbs. I've thought of getting an ergo or similar. Any thoughts Feronia or other baby wearing friends?
 
Now that my daughter is older, back carries are the way to go. I love the Tula, which is like the Ergo but with more padding. I still use my woven wraps quite a bit as well for back carries, and I'll definitely use them for my newborn. Aww, I missed wrapping squishes! :D

it's nice to go to local babywearing groups and try things out since it's a personal preference!
 
ttc126 said:
Maybe someone will know this... i bought my son's infant seat brand new June of 2013. Never been in an accident and no problems with it. Is it ok to reuse for the new baby? I can't remember the expiration for infant carseats. 3 years?

Another question. I was planning to put new baby in the middle seat (we have a small SUV) and my son on the driver's side assuming everything fits ok. Is that what you mommies working on #2 are planning?

Are you ladies with little ones close in age planning to get a double stroller? Mine will be 16ish months apart and my ds is not crawling or walking yet. He is behind on his gross motor skills according to his pedi (we aren't worried at all) so i am thinking he may not be walking like crazy at 16 months...
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5 years for car seat :)
We have a double stroller already. It converts from single to double. We have the city select baby jogger and love it!
 
I think the Tula and Ergo are great carriers. I love the SSCs.

I used a Moby until she was a few months old. One she got heavy enough that I had to keep adjusting nonstop, I moved onto woven wraps and SSCs and I also have a mei tei I love. I also agree with Feronia! If there's a baby wearing group local to you, or a store that sells carriers and allows try ons, I highly suggest checking it out. Our BW group lends carriers for up to a month at a time for ladies to try before buying. It's a nice way to learn more about what suits your needs. :)

All this talk about car seats makes me remember I NEED to contact Graco ASAP. Our infant seat is a Graco and needs a new buckle. Sigh.
 
Captain, I suppose your baby will be named Ralph if it's a boy? :rofl:
Feronia, baby seat behind the driver's seat is safer anyway because in case of an accident, the driver instinctively protects him/herself and therefore that side is better for the baby to be.
 
Hi ladies..

I just got back from my scan and all is well :)

Saw bubbas heartbeat and measuring 8+1. I couldn't be happier :)

Hope you're all well xx
 
Hi! I've been quietly following along and things are going ok here. I am 10 weeks today (LMP). I go for my '12 week appt' next Tuesday but will only be 11+3. I just moved to a different state last week and it's a new doctor. According to their website they only do 8 and 20 week ultrasounds but I don't know if they will do one for me since I will be a new patient. I really just can't wait to hear a heartbeat. Still no major symptoms except very tired and frequent urination. Someone reassure me this is ok? I swear my belly already pokes out.
 
ttc126 said:
Thanks everyone!!! I looked and the expiration is june 2016! So i will reuse until we get a convertible seat for #2 :)

What type of carrier is good for baby wearing? I used a very lightweight linen wrap type carrier with my son but it put a ton of strain on my back when he reached 14-15 lbs. I've thought of getting an ergo or similar. Any thoughts Feronia or other baby wearing friends?
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We have an ergo and love it, used it to travel abroad in airports by myself with ds, I
could carry him in it now weight wise but he's too big for it as it doesn't keep his legs in the right place and would dig in his thighs.
I have a stretchy wrap for newborn it's like a moby.
Xx
 
Does anyone else get a sick feeling when their craving isn't satisfied?
 
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