Femmes Fetales - (PAL) Holding onto Hope 9 months and on...

[grandbleu]

Morning Chiquitas,

I finally updated Page 1 - take a look and make sure I got it right! I'm missing Milosmum results on her last scan April 31st - did I miss it??? Pls let me know so I can put the right info. down.

I think I managed to get everybody else's dates from reading back all the posts. If I missed you pls let me know and I'll update tonight.

Now I've got to get ready for work - I had on a dress the other day (kinda tight) and the buttons were bursting...time for a change in my wardrobe me thinks

Much love and good luck especially to PixieP and her gender scan today!!! We're all curious to know

 

[GreyGirl]

WOW! I haven't been on here in ages, sorry, but I wanted to come in and see how my Femmes Fetales friends were getting on in their pregnancies....can't believe some of you are half way already! That's AMAZING and I'm so happy for you all!

 

[pixie p]

Just back from our 20 week scan and all looking good, such a relief! Baby measuring a few days smaller than dates but well within the norm. Est fetal weight is 110z/308g!

Baby very wriggly and scan was so clear, such a shame the pics don't print out as well as they look on the screen. Facially we were gobsmacked at how much the face, particularly the mouth and nose was a spitting image of our little boy! We managed to resist the temptation to find out the sex, i have no stronger feeling after the scan either so its going to be a lovely surprise! Such an amazing morning, so so happy!

 

[kizzyt]

ahh well done Pixie!! congrats honey, lovely scan pics and your bump looks wonderful!! xx

 

[Amberyll23]

Pixie--those pics are gorgeous! You have a lovely little babe growing so big in there!

Grand--dates are good for me! I think both Bean and Milos have scans set for the 31st as well if I recall correctly. And grats on sizing up for a wardrobe change hun, means your little blue is growing big and strong!

Hope you ladies are doing well today! I saw DH off at the airport this morning, now it's just me, Baby L and the cat for the next few days, sniff! I got all blubbery at the airport, it was nuts as he has been travelling for years with his job, and sometimes I do well up a tiny bit, but today was quite a blubberfest, lol--darn hormones! I think I embarrassed him, just a little! haha

 

[milosmum]

Pixie - lovely scan pics and I adore your bump! Mine is still a belly - ca't wait for it to become a proper bump instead!

Grand - well done on the updates but you are way ahead with me! 20week scan is not until the 31st May - so 2 weeks away yet!
Sounds like you must be developing a bit of a bump if you are needing a new wardrobe!

Amber - don't worry about the hormones, I am sure he loved it that you will miss him so much! The hormones are either making me tearful or seriously grumpy at present depends on the day!

AFM - all fine - boobs huge so I had to sort my clothes out last week and buy some bigger tops. Maternity tops are still too big so i just bought some cheapy Primark tops in bigger sizes which fit the boobs in and are longer to cover the belly/bump! 2 weeks til our 20 week scan but really struggling to resist our ultrasound machine at work just to have a quick peek at baby. Little concerned that I have not felt any movements yet - this is just my first and everyone says it could be nearer 20 weeks til I feel movement but I was wondering about you girls - anything yet?
Got the results of my 16 week maternal screening bloods for spina bifida and downs and we are low risk for both which was good news too.
Finally off to a hen do this weekend - 5 hours drive away but thankfully I am sharing the drive with a friend. Never been on a hen do 'dry' before - should be interesting. One of the other hens has just told us she is pregnant with twins after IVF so it will be lovely to talk bumps and babies with her and do bump comparisons!
Love to all xxx

 

[grandbleu]

Thanks for the updates ladies - Silly me Milos - getting a month ahead of myself - I'm going to blame that on the pregnancy brain - Don't worry I haven't felt movement yet that I know of - I sort of feel a hardening of the uterus every once in awhile but I don't know if that's baby or uterus or both??? Excellent news on your risk assessment.

Amber - Oh hon sorry about the weepy goodbye...I don't like when OH leaves either but it makes the welcome home so much better. Snuggle in and nest.

Pixie - Lovely pics...wow team yellow - glad he/she is perfect in every way

Grey - Thanks for visiting hon After the first 12 weeks things go by much faster...It's crazy that many are 1/2 way done

Gros Bisous

 

[grandbleu]

AFM: Good news! We found a little apartment by the sea that's absolutely lovely (small but very nice and cozy) - it's where little blue will be spending his/her first few months if not more. Also I finally have my working visa in hand!!! I can now get a work contract and be declared and get social medical care so little blue will be somewhat paid for...that takes a bit of pressure off...so relieved. Other than that all's well...gender scan is not for ages so just trying to eat well and doing my yoga and stretching in the mornings.

Who's bought what??? What are the bare essentials do you think (or moms already - any advice) that you definitely need. We don't want to buy too much because the apartment is small and also we're on a tight budget. Thanks for your help!

 

[Amberyll23]

milos--excellent news on the bloodwork results! And enjoy your trip this weekend, that sounds like fun! Especially with another mommy to be to chat with! I am a week or so behind you, but I have not felt any movements yet either--I too have been told that it will probably be closer to 20 weeks for me. I'm definately getting round ligament pains though and can feel my uterus stretching out!! And I hear you on the boobs--I started out with ones that were too big for my tastes, and now they are just obscene in my opinion! Fortunately most of my shirts still fit because I bought them to fit my chest, not my belly, so it has been pretty well hidden--but just starting to peek out now!

Grey--thank you so much hun for stopping by! I read in one of the other FF threads that you finally have your MD appt--I will be thinking of you hun!

Grand--Lovely news on the apartment! And by the sea, how wonderful and perfect for you guys and little blue!! It seems so right that little blue will spend his/her first months near the ocean blue!! Also great news on the Visa!! Things are moving along splendidly for you!

As for what we have bought--nothing yet. Still in planning stages. We have already picked which room in the house is for the nursery, and I am decorating it in my head mostly right now. I know I am going to go with a fantasy theme with castles, wizards and happy dragons for a little Boy L and princess castles, fairies and unicorns for a little Miss L. We also have the furniture picked out, just not purchased (going with a cherry wood set) and will probably be getting a rocking recliner for in there also. The only items we have in hand at the moment are a hand me down foldable stroller and a newborn carseat from my best friends in Baltimore (they have a 1 year old little boy). They have a garage full of baby items though that they are just waiting to dump on me next time we visit them in June, haha!

 

[kizzyt]

Morning girls, everyone's sounding good and upbeat this morning! Great news on the apartment and Visa grand, woohoo!!

Milos, re movement, I had lots of "flutters" and a popping type sensation from about 19 weeks and now I get some "movement" but I cant say it's definite kicks as such, Still cant feel anything from the outside but I have anterior placenta (front facing) so i am guessing that is in the way! haha! I'll be 23 weeks on Friday so I think they expect you to feel a lot more by 25 or so and kicks you can see from the outside etc.

Grand, we havent bought a single thing! haha! We already have white furniture in the room we're using for a nursery so we need a cot (my parents are buying this) and then bits and pieces plus to decorate (inc carpet etc) and get our pram. I have some friends who are going to donate stuff too. We go on holiday in a couple of weeks so we're kind of focussing on that plus decorating our kitchen and a couple of rooms downstairs then we'll get started. I havent bought any clothes yet at all!! I am amazed at my restraint!

 

[neffie]

Girls,

I'm excitedly, yet nervously joining you guys here. I got my today! I've posted the happenings of my BFP on our 2WW sister thread. I'm the baby of the group for now, seeing that all you guys are so much further along. I hope that won't be the case for too long, and that our remaining Femmes Fetales will join us soon.

Grand - BFP date is May 18, and EDD is Jan 23, 2012.

Breaking the news to OH tonight! Eeeeeeeek!

 

[shelleney]

OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Neffie my darling! I am sat here crying my eyes out! I am soooo happy for you!
Welcome welcome welcome!!!


xx

 

[Amberyll23]

*Takes up the seatwarmer from Neffie's seat*

Congratulations Hun!! I am so excited for you, this is such wonderful news!!!
Welcome hun!!!!!

 

[grandbleu]

Neffie - Oh my gosh - I'm crying too...amazing news!!! Let us know how it goes with your OH news. SO SO SO happy for you hon...really excellent news!!!

 

[pixie p]

Neffie, Many congratulations on your wonderful news x

 

[milosmum]

Excellant neews Neffie - congratulations! January 2012 sounds ages away but it will fly by x Hope you are feeling well and can try to enjoy the next few months. Let us know what your OH says!

xxx

 

[Beanwood]

Neffie congratulations - that is fab, fab news

Pixie - your scan pics are lovely.

Grand - congrats on the apartment and the visa.

Amberyll thank you for posting about my scan date - you are correct. What time is your scan?

Hello to everybody else. XXX

 

[Amberyll23]

Bean--7:30 in the morning EST (east coast US time). I'm hoping Baby L will be more awake than DH and I will be at that time, haha! What time is yours?

 

[Vixmar]

Congrats Neffie!!! Welcome!!

Had scan on monday... baby wasnt playing ball and took almost a hour t measure, had to go walkies and on all 4's etc lol but finally she decided she's had enough and gave in!!
and she is PERFECT! such a relief, as i fell pregnant 2 weeks before advised and little is known about effect of methotrexate, but everything is measuring as it should and all organs look well so fingers crossed and i can relax!
The pics arent up to much and my 16week private scan is better so not uploaded any pics! infact i was dissapointed that i didnt really get to see her atall, the sonographer kept the screen away for the whole scan and only turned it when printing pics off!! So i may have to force the hubby into paying for a 3d scan in about 8weeks lol


Shelleny- how did you scan go on Tuesday!!????
Pixie-Your bump is soooooo cute!!!
and Amber and Bean- Good luck with the scans and Enjoy

xx

 

[IMPPEARL]

Congrats neffie!!!! So exciting!

Glad your scan went well vixmar!!

Hi everyone else!!

Afm not much new. Everytime I listen to lo's hb it's 160ish. So I'm still finding it weird that the dr got 130, but not concerned. Looked up the hb from my 7 week scan and it was 133 so I'm really thinking my doppler is off. Oh well it's neat to use and hear anyway. I have an appt with a midwife next week, then an appt with the specialist dr the week after. I'll choose who I am going to use for the delivery based on these. Then I guess the next appt will be Jun 29th my gender scan!!! Seems ages from now. But excited anyway.