General chatter while we wait (and commentary on the "pull out method")

[shaescott]

Green is there any hobbies he or both of you are really interested in? You could make it themed on whatever he really likes. You could also use the boys to tell him, maybe make them shirts that say big brother #1 and big brother #2 based on whoever was born first, or just both shirts that say big brother. Or you could attach a note to the dog’s collar, if you have a dog, so when it runs to great him when he gets home he’ll see it. If the boys are still in cribs you could put them both in one with a sign saying “eviction notice, must vacate the premises in 9 months” lol. I know for my first I want to make a box with a few baby things and a dad pregnancy book that says “dude, you’re gonna be a dad!” but since it’s not your first the book doesn’t work lol

 

[DobbyForever]

Great line green

Any cute twin big brother shirts? Like in the running for best big brother or i’m tied for best big bro?

Might be too close in age but my coworker set up his kids with a chalkboard with the older holding chalk and the board said big bro lessons and the younger was in a chair taking notes. Granted his kids were older so idk if you could manage something similar with the twins

 

[mrs.green2015]

Dobs- I really like the big brother school idea but because it's twins I feel like no one would get it lol plus they're too young.

He's into hunting and fishing. Total man. Lol

My HCG level was 28. I think it's a decent number but I wanted it higher. But I know one number means nothing. Way better than the 8 I got at 13dpo with my chemical.

 

[DobbyForever]

Truth what about shirts or signs? Classic we’re going to be big brothers (I love this one off Etsy with big bro monkeys holding little bro) or like this other one that identifies who is who but add a third line that says big brother and check it on both? You could make a sign for them and take a picture and put it in a box on top of the pregnancy test. That’s a lot of work though

 

[DobbyForever]

Cab’t Find the edit button problem under tools but who has time for that. I meant make a sign as opposed to buying $30 shirts lol

Also 28 sounds great!!!! Are you doing a repeat?

 

[mrs.green2015]

Thanks for the ideas!!!

Repeat Saturday morning. DH will be gone all day Saturday so trying to decide if I should wait for 2nd beta results and tell him Saturday or give in and tell him tomorrow.

 

[shaescott]

Green I’d wait for the 2nd beta results to make sure everything is okay. If it’s not viable, god forbid, he won’t have had the day of joy and excitement to then be crushed the next day. Also that way you have longer to plan how to tell him. Maybe a hunting or fishing themed announcement? The boys could hold a sign that says something like “mom’s expecting a new hunting buddy”. Idk, the internet probably has ideas on that front.

 

[pacificlove]

Pregnancy insomnia sucks... I woke up at a new "early for me", around 1 am, 330 now and still up. IllI probably fall asleep at 6 am and L will wake around 630... I can see it coming! And I have to go pee a 3rd time now, which rules out me going to sleep anytime soon.

Green, that is a fantastic line! I like the idea of the boys being involved, maybe a sign they can "fight" over? "Best hunting buddy... #1, #2 or #3? Either take a picture or let them play with the new toy/sign when DH is home. Sorry I lack creativity...

 

[PrettyInInk42]

I have a couple cheapies left, so I decided to take one this morning and I'll do the other on Tuesday before my appt. Does that look ok for 5+3?

 

[FutureMrs]

Looks great pretty!! Look at all the babies popping up in here I love it!

 

[gigglebox]

Green I was going to say the opposite of shae! Tell him sooner so you can share the joy. If shit hits the fan at least you had the joy first!

What about just getting a mailer envelope and addressing it to him and putting the test inside. Then play stupid when he gets home, "did you order something? You got a package." And have him open it.

Thanks yall for the bday wishes!

Fluek no middle name picked yet.

 

[Flueky88]

Greenie good put your test on the lure and tell DH look what you've caught. I think incorporating an interest makes it more special. As for family we did the big sister shirt.

I think 28 is great before a missed period. I know you feel a bit guarded so maybe wait until after Saturday's beta to tell him. I personally can't wait, I almost texted him a pic of my 9dpo frer bfp

Pacific sorry for insomnia I hope you get some rest. Mine's been related to my cold, but it sucks none the less.

Pretty considering your first faint was a week ago that's spot on. You Od later so you aren't actually 5+3. I'd say you are middle of 4th week.

Future I hope you are next!!!

I'd also love to see some others get their bfp too

Gigs we have some ideas but nothing set. Potentially Rose as we bith thought if it without discussing it together.


AFM feeling quite a bit better. That nap was what my body needed sooo much. Pretty excited for our reveal tomorrow!!

 

[Flueky88]

Want to brag on DH. He did an amazing job carving the fetus in the womb image on the pumpkin. I'm so proud of him.

 

[shaescott]

Pretty the line looks great!

Flueks wow, he did a great job! I suck at carving pumpkins. I don’t even bother at this point. It’s fun for a minute and then my arms are sticky with goop and a piece of the design breaks off and blech. My crappiness at carving makes every awesome pumpkin even more impressive to me.

 

[claireybell]

Flueks i LOVE that Fetus carved Pumpkin Hubs did an awesome job!!

Pretty thats a fab dark line!!!

MrsG im rubbish at ideas for reveals, i get too excited & anxious & just blurt it out haha!! I would say tell him but that’s just me, blood result is spot on for how many dpo you are, theres no reason as to why this one would be a cp/mc.. plus if the worse was to happen (fx all fab in there) would he ask why you you would be upset & then get sad you never mentioned anything?

Feeling the insomnia Pacific i wake up at least twice for a pee in the night & stir generally all night i hope u managed to get some zzzz’s in today.

Finally, half term has arrived woop & i know the kids will drive me nuts but no getting up early woop! So i did the school run, its nearly 4oclock & i ask Riley where are his Glasses??!! In his tray in his class ffs!!! Back up the school we go! We got them now but ohhhh what a faff about!

 

[claireybell]

Gigs - omg i love your new bracelet on Insta Was it a Bespoke piece or did you find it? I so want to get something like this

 

[claireybell]

Think i just ate my body weight in Jacket Potatoe urhhhhhh! I seriously should know better, i cant move or breathe!

 

[gigglebox]

Pregnant insomniacs unite!

Cb check the link to her IG account I posted. It's under the pic. Got it from her via etsy. It was $35 and is sterling silver.

Which btw Jez, Tilly is so cute it's having me reeeeaaaally hoping you make another one.

Btw did I tell you all we got the van? 2013 Honda Odyssey and my god is it a huge step up from my hyundai accent! The auto sliding side doors are a luxury i am absolutely looooving!!! The only feature i wish it had is a blind spot indicator but i am super happy with it otherwise. Just getting used to parking it really as I have only ever owned compacts cars.

 

[Flueky88]

Shae I don't think I've ever tried. My mom didn't like Halloween. I don't even think I dyed easter eggs with her. She was/is still a great mom, but not super festive like that I suppose.

CB oh man. Glad you got his glasses. Oh and enjoy sleeping in a bit more

Gigs sounds awesome. Does it have a back up camera?? Oh and did they get the smell out??

 

[mrs.green2015]

Gigs- woot woot for the new van. I really really really want a new car but it'll have to wait, especially since mine will be paid off in a couple months. Love the auto sliding doors!!!

Flu- glad you're feeling better. Most of us are over here too. How are you revealing at your party? And wow that's amazing that your DH did that!!

Cb- what is jacket potatoe?

Pretty- great line!!!


New line porn. Top is yesterday and today is bottom. Defiantly can see it's darker in just one day so I feel pretty good aboutnjt. Although I don't think I'm going to realize I'm actually pregnant until after an ultrasound or more symptoms arise.