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

[bumblebeexo]

11 weeks today! I feel like it's passing a lot quicker than when I was pregnant with DD, probably because I'm more busy now. It's her 2nd birthday tomorrow and I have decided this morning I want to make her a big cake.. I'll probably regret that half way through!

 

[lynnikins]

I can't read back through it all there is too much lol, My MW appointment went well and I hope I will hear from the hospital today or tomorrow about my scan as there is limited time to get in for it now with being 11+3-4days now

 

[2nd time]

I have changed 30 nappies this morning rapidly running out and have 4 sick kids agghhh

 

[savvysaver]

Thanks ladies for your reassuring words! I am so glad I have an appointment tomorrow morning, I will feel much better when I know both babies are okay. We are planning on telling a few close family members/friends this weekend, it is getting hard to avoid people and not slip up and say something.

Captain, I hope they are able to fix your dock right away today. It is good that you noticed!

Swan, I love the rainbow wrap for your rainbow baby!

 

[savvysaver]

I have changed 30 nappies this morning rapidly running out and have 4 sick kids agghhh

Hoping everyone feels better soon!

 

[swanxxsong]

Thank you Captain and Feronia! I was going to order a different rainbow off LF but they released the black weft this week and ack! I feel in love.

I ordered a size 7. I'm already overweight (well, obese according to my doctor but I dislike the word haha) so I wanted enough length to be versatile and I figure if down the road it's too long, I can chop it later. I had a Leo 6 that was perfect, but I have found a ton of new finishes I want to try thanks to the Everyday Babywearing group on FB... so I was being paranoid about having "enough" length.

I love that wrap you are coveting Feronia! Gorgeous!

Attaching a 12-week "bump" pic. I actually think that in photos, I can almost see a little bump forming beneath the overhang of post-baby skin and flabiture. LOL.

 

[Feronia]

Happy birthday to your DD, bumblebeexo! What did you get her for her birthday?

2nd time -- oh no, I hope your kids feel better soon! Having 4 sick at once must be awful!

imphope, from what I've read from various sources, sleeping on your back is fine as long as you are comfortable. You will feel very uncomfortable and move long before your baby is in any trouble because blood to your legs will be greatly diminished.

Swan, nice bump! You don't look obese at all. I don't know what your doctor is thinking! 7s are nice and versatile though! I've never seen that kind of little frog before!

 

[swanxxsong]

Feronia: thank you! Based on weight, I am classified obese for my height, but I carry my weight well so people always go, "What?" LOL. BMI is kind of a joke, IMO. I'm def carrying extra, but I'm not super unhealthy. Just a little lazy with losing the pregnancy weight from A.

The black weft rainbows were just released within the past couple of days, apparently! Also there's a cream weft and yellow weft, I believe, of the same wrap. Some are linen, some are cotton. I got a cotton as that's all I've worked with so far and didn't want to push myself too far with learning curves. LOL!

 

[Feronia]

I think BMI is a load of crap personally! According to BMI, my DH is "severely underweight" (he has a BMI of 15), but he's suuuuper healthy and never gets sick. As long as your healthy, I really don't see the point of BMI.

Linen wraps are really nice for the summer! I have a cotton/linen shorty wrap and it's the only thing I'm using right now in the heat. That being said, I haven't washed it yet because I'm mostly comfortable with 100% cotton, lol.

 

[bubbamadness]

Hi ladies, had my first midwife appointment today so have my note book now. Such a small thing makes it so much more real! Lol. Cant wait for my scan on 14th now...wish i could fast forward 9 days! Lol

 

[swanxxsong]

I really want to try a linen wrap to compare! Am considering a borrow from the local BW group except their meetings often don't work with my schedule so arranging a time to pick up and drop off is a pain. But they feel SO lovely!

 

[MellyH]

You guys get notebooks? Jealous!

I like the idea of a K'Tan wrap - not so complicated as a normal wrap. Has anyone used one?

 

[MrsTM1]

You guys get notebooks? Jealous!

Yep, UK people get maternity notes that you have to take with you to all of your appointments and scans. It has things like medical history, allergies, family history, etc, a place for a birth plan, and anything else that the midwives want to stick in. Once you have scans, they insert a growth chart and put all of your notes in. They take them after you give birth though, so if you want a copy, be sure to make a copy before then! I didn't get a chance to make a copy of my first book, since we lost our daughter at 20 weeks very unexpectedly.

 

[MellyH]

Wow, that sounds very useful. I guess my health insurance is all online so all those records are just saved in a computer somewhere for me. Much less cool!

 

[MrsTM1]

Oh, we also have all of the emergency numbers on the back of the book. Helps you get in touch with the proper people when you need them and not need to be transferred usually.

 

[SurpriseBub]

You guys get notebooks? Jealous!

I like the idea of a K'Tan wrap - not so complicated as a normal wrap. Has anyone used one?

I hadn't heard of the baby k'tan before..l but it looks great! We have ended up with a moby in a round about sort of way, and I want an ergo carrier for later on... Not quite sure I can legitimize buying three! ...though the k'tan is competitively priced...

 

[MissEyre]

Hi ladies! I feel like it has been forever since I've posted. I've mostly just been reading and enjoying the commentary. Glad to see that everyone progressing nicely. I had my 2nd appointment today. Got to hear the baby's heartbeat (and a few kicks!) on the doppler.

Because my life is pure madness sometimes, DH just got a job clear across the country, so I'll be moving in a few weeks! I'm still dealing with the nausea, but I'm hoping that I'm almost done with it as I'm in week 12.

No bump for me yet. Still fit into all of my regular clothes. I'm considering it a blessing right now!

 

[MellyH]

Are you excited about the new location, MissEyre?

 

[MissEyre]

Are you excited about the new location, MissEyre?

Yes! We'll be heading from Idaho to Florida. We've both lived in Florida before. It's where we met and got married, so it's not as scary as an entirely new place. We have family down there as well, so it will be nice to have the support (and free babysitting!).

 

[MellyH]

Ohhhh that's great then!! I've spent a little time in Florida in the last few years because my husband's grandmother lived on Key Biscayne. I already enjoyed it!