February Lovebugs of 2016!! 16 pink, 15 blue, 7 yellow

[Nola0841]

It's really hard because I can't complain too much about being tired or he'll probably start to catch on. He also has asked for sex a few times and I've turned him down because I'm not in the mood. It will all make sense to him in 9 days lol

 

[BrittRashel]

It's not at all easy and with my last pregnancy I told my co-workers I was close with early on, but not this time. I'm working with them today and it's so hard not to talk about it!

Yeah, I already spilled the beans to everyone at work yesterday. I am the world's worst secret keeper! lol

 

[SpudsMama]

I really wanted to surprise my OH with the for his birthday on the 7th June (I found out on the 5th) but I just couldn't keep my mouth shut

We've just booked our private scan (BabyBond, had a fab experience with them with my last pregnancy) for 4th July! I'll be 8+1 so should get a good view of the heartbeat right?? I've never had a scan earlier than 12 weeks before!

 

[Nola0841]

Spudsmama that's funny. I wish I could get a private scan soon, but they doesn't offer them till 16 weeks. I would like one at 8 weeks.

 

[ajarvis]

I agree you have willpower! I peed on the stick and messaged fiance 2 minutes later lol. Then my sister inlaws. Everyone else would know too if it wasn't for the fiance wanting to wait

Spudsmama you should have a good view of the HB and baby

I'm hoping to book an U/S around week 8 as well. Last week of June. Tick, tock, tick , tock lol

 

[Disneymom1129]

This secret is so hard to keep. I'm surprising my husband on Father's Day (June 21st here) and I almost keep forgetting that he doesn't know yet. Multiple times I have accidentally almost let it slip.

The only symptoms I have are heavy fatigue and on and off cramping.

Well only 9 days to go! You're much better at keeping secrets than me that's for sure. My DH was way too in-tune and nosy during the TWW for me to give any type of surprise. I think he was more impatient than I was .

Anyone have a large age gap between LOs? My DD will be 6 by the time this one is born. I am anxious to see how she does, since she's been the center of attention all these years. She's been begging for a sibling lately though

I feel the same way. DS will have just turned 7 when the baby is born. He has been talking for the last 6 months about wanting a little sister but I don't know how he will actually react to not being the only kid around anymore.

Very true. I've got my FX that it will be an easy transition. I've been pinning so many boards on Pinterest about tips on bringing home baby #2

 

[GenYsuperlady]

My DH was upset last time that I knew before him so this time I let him look at the test at the same time I did. He of course doesn't believe "faint lines" so I had to go and buy one of the expensive digitals that says "pregnant."

Not many symptoms here...the twinges and cramps seem to be calming a bit, get a touch of nausea here and there, but very reassured that others have the same worries!

Told my sis this morning, she was very happy but it's hard...she has recently found out that she has significant fertility issues makes me feel a bit guilty as I get pregnant very easily. She is the best auntie though to my DD...I know she will love her new little niece or nephew.

Welcome to all the new mamas!

 

[GenYsuperlady]

And OMG I had to laugh at the alcohol free wine...I don't think they have that here in the states. Unless you're getting actual grape juice!

 

[BrittRashel]

I really wanted to surprise my OH with the for his birthday on the 7th June (I found out on the 5th) but I just couldn't keep my mouth shut

We've just booked our private scan (BabyBond, had a fab experience with them with my last pregnancy) for 4th July! I'll be 8+1 so should get a good view of the heartbeat right?? I've never had a scan earlier than 12 weeks before!

Oh yeah, you should have a good heartbeat by then. You can sometimes get the heartbeat at 6 weeks but definitely by 7 or 8.

Very true. I've got my FX that it will be an easy transition. I've been pinning so many boards on Pinterest about tips on bringing home baby #2

Oh me too, I have a whole pinterest board dedicated to things related to having a second kid. I'm a worrier.

My DH was upset last time that I knew before him so this time I let him look at the test at the same time I did. He of course doesn't believe "faint lines" so I had to go and buy one of the expensive digitals that says "pregnant."

Not many symptoms here...the twinges and cramps seem to be calming a bit, get a touch of nausea here and there, but very reassured that others have the same worries!

Told my sis this morning, she was very happy but it's hard...she has recently found out that she has significant fertility issues makes me feel a bit guilty as I get pregnant very easily. She is the best auntie though to my DD...I know she will love her new little niece or nephew.

Welcome to all the new mamas!

DH didn't believe me either until I bought the digital. I guess they like to see the actual word before it can sink in. He was in shock because it was only our second month trying. We figured it would taking 3-4 months so he wasn't expecting a anytime soon.

I totally understand how you are feeling. I have to tell one of my best friends tonight about the pregnancy and I am so nervous. Her and her husband have been ntnp for 5 years and it just hasn't happened. She's super sweet so I know she will be supportive and happy but I also know how hard this is going to be for her. Especially since she knows we just started trying in late March. I have been putting it off because I don't want to upset her but it's gotten to the point that I need to tell her before someone else does.

 

[mitchnorm]

Hola....Can't believe you can keep it a secret....better woman than meme

Yep non alcoholic wine sucks....all of it. Becks Blue is ok...I am quaffing that right now rock n roll. There's some sparkling 'wines' that are ok

You will get to see hb at 8 weeks for sure

 

[ksquared726]

Ahh, I'm in a web of lies! Trying to have an excuse for not going running with my family on Sunday, so I'm going to say I'm meeting my friend even though I'm really meeting her tomorrow. And then my mom wanted to go shopping tomorrow, but that's when I'm really seeing my friend so I had to lie and say my DH and I are spending the day together even though he works at 1:30. And he works at a market that my parents frequent, so if they see him he's going to lie and say he was called in early. And NOW, my sister needs to pick something up from my house so I have to throw her off the trail too! Thank goodness for text messages so I can think about how to sell these lies, ugh.

I have absolutely zero symptoms today, so I'm totally with all of you ladies who just want to feel crappy! Lol. Last night I had a ton of twinges and cramps and really sore boobs, but I woke up with nothing. I'm 5 wks 3 days so not long until that 6 week mark when supposedly everything starts.

 

[BrandiCanucks]

Today has gone to absolute poo.

Stupid landlord has decided to continue to charge me rent based on my maternity leave income and threatened that if I don't either go back to work or go on welfare (NO THANK YOU), they'll increase my rent to market rent. I'm in geared-to-income housing, which was based on my EI income of $1180 a month. Now I just have child support, $818 a month, but they are refusing to recalculate my rent until I go on welfare or get a job, which, after speaking with Housing and the Landlord and Tenant Board, is illegal.

But I lost it on her, so I think I'm gonna get kicked out anyway. Lovely.

 

[BrittRashel]

Wow, I just had a coworker tell me that I shouldn't be hormonal yet.

Ksquared, oh my gosh. I would be screwed. I am an awful liar. I always forget who I told which story too. At least it's for a good reason though!!

Brandi, that's ridiculous!! I'm sorry you are having such a hard week.

 

[ajarvis]

Whew. Just got back from my first run in about 2 weeks - sick kids and then mountain weekend and just let it go. squats, pushups, plank. Determined to stay in shape this pregnancy. So much easier to lose it after wards

 

[Feanorous]

Brandi - sorry you are having to go through that. Not fun!
Fingers crossed it will all work out for the best...

Zero symptoms for me too, but I am still so early.

We have been visiting family the last few days and its been so hard not to tell them, but I want to make sure its all good first. Plus my sister is pregnant with her first baby and I want her to get her gender scan done first before we announce anything. I'm super excited that we'll both have babies within 2 months of each other though.

I have a couple of things coming up that I need excuses for. One is a sports weekend tour in early July. I'm not sure if I want to do the sport, and we have hired a house for the weekend for drinking/sport and it has a hot tub but I won't even be able to use that! My team will know immediately if I don't drink...hmm

The other thing on my mind is how to tell our best friends we are expecting. Their baby was stillborn last year. It was their first baby and was just devastating
I really can't think how to go about it or even what to say. I know they will be happy for us, but I also know it will sting. Any ideas?!

Glad we have this thread to chat on, especially as no one in my real life knows

xxxx

 

[BrandiCanucks]

I spoke too soon.
Squish does not like lasagna.

Has anyone followed the Chase Hironimus case?

 

[Disneymom1129]

Anyone already have hunches on what gender their baby is? None for me yet, but DH is like 100% sure it's a boy. To the point where I think he will be disappointed if it's another girl. Idk how I feel about that... I told him it shouldn't matter as long as baby is healthy!

 

[ajarvis]

Haven't heard of the Chase Hironimus case here.

For gender I wait until I dream it lol. My dreams are always right

 

[daniyaaq]

I told my step dad last night in middle of a conversation involving whiskey. Made him promise not to tell mom as I wanted to tell her myself, he wasn't happy (he's a big gossip) so I'm telling mom this morning.

 

[daniyaaq]

I just read up on chase's case, it's very sad.

DD is convinced it's a boy, I have no idea but all old wife tales predicts boy.