***January Jellybeans***~ 35 BABY GIRLS & 23 BABY BOYS BORN ~***

[Fraggles]

wow rachel congrats she is beautiful and looks so alert, when did you have her? hope you are both well x
my first night at home went well, Joe woke ever 3-4 hours for a feed, I feel very tired today!!! but i suppose i'll get used to that, OH is still off so thats a help. Joe is so quiet he harldy ever cries which is a bonus. MW came today she gonna check my bloods next week and try and get me something different to iron tablets as they are messing with my bowels. hope the rest of the jellybeans are well x

I swear by iron rich foods to keep iron levels up. Sounds like Joe is doing really well wow 3-4 hours between feeds is great I remember my newborn was every 2 hours and I was a zombie. Im hoping this little one gives mummy a little more sleep.

 

[sar35]

wow rachel congrats she is beautiful and looks so alert, when did you have her? hope you are both well x
my first night at home went well, Joe woke ever 3-4 hours for a feed, I feel very tired today!!! but i suppose i'll get used to that, OH is still off so thats a help. Joe is so quiet he harldy ever cries which is a bonus. MW came today she gonna check my bloods next week and try and get me something different to iron tablets as they are messing with my bowels. hope the rest of the jellybeans are well x

I swear by iron rich foods to keep iron levels up. Sounds like Joe is doing really well wow 3-4 hours between feeds is great I remember my newborn was every 2 hours and I was a zombie. Im hoping this little one gives mummy a little more sleep.

they trained him well in scbu! Bless him he is such a sweetheart, very chilled and laid back

 

[millward329]

Hi guys, feeling much better now. Think it was definately the curry and just starved it out. Been eating normal today.

Rachel your daughter is so beautiful, what lovely eyes

Naomi I think its up to you what to tell Eloise so don't pay that much attention to the MIL. I've had friends who have and haven't told about Father Christmas and it's been nice either way....it's definately a parent's decision to make.

Tracy....I'd definately phone up and tell Aunty dearest that you are not prepared to look after her mum. Sounds like she is being a bully to me. Good luck

I've been to watch the nativity at school today, it was so sweet and nice to be on the other side. You don't see half as much of the wriggling as you do when your sat down there as a teacher and seeing the costumes makes it worth the stress of getting them changed I think! Nothing else quite like it huh Smiffy? Got church tonight where they take a tractor and trailor round the neighbourhood with people dressed up as nativity characters. A bit far for me to waddle so I'll be on hot choc and mulled wine duties but still feels so exciting and christmassy....

 

[Mom 2B]

Well ladies glad to see everyone is diong welltoday.

As I mentioned inmy last post OH gave me alist of names finally. I like some but others are just too common around here.

Quinlan- I love this one adn nn would be Quin.
Kinley-Like this alot
Teagan-Like but all the sites i looked at said its more a girl name
Kaelan-Like
Braden-like

And here are the names that I dont care for

Alexander- he wrote xander as a nn but i dont really like it
Brian
Daniel
Duncan-its ok
Jason
Keith-he wrote this cuz its his middle name and my dads first name. But im not keen on naming children after relatives who are still here with us
Kevan-although it is unique i dont really like it
Lionel-after his uncle who is still with us and they call him Lion for a nn.....Lion...um no
Owen
Reilly
Ryan- My little cousin is named Ryan so no

The list isn't that bad but now i think he is kinda set on keith but as i mentioned its my dads name so i dont want that one. I love Quinlan with the nn Quin but when I told OH he didn't seem thrilled about it. So baby boy still has no name as of yet adn I only have 5 maybe 6 weeks til my section so we need to really pick one!!!!!

Let me know your thoughts ladies!!!

 

[rcbrown08]

today is the day of my baby shower and boy o boy I cannot wait for this day to be over and it's only 9:05am...

I feel like no one is going to show up because of course it decides to rain ALL DAY today this is just what I didn't need.

How did your shower turn out? Hope you had a wonderful time!

The baby shower was absolutely wonderful!!! Thank you for asking.

Glad to hear it turned out well despite the rain!

 

[rcbrown08]

Rachel, what a beautiful little girl. How are her night feeds and sleeping patterns. Are you enjoying playing dress-up, lol? I can't wait for all that!

Thanks, Jolene! The feeding is going a lot better now that my milk has come in. With the colostrum she was hungry all the time so it seemed like she always wanted to nurse. She sleeps well at night as long as she thinks/feels that I'm close. I wish I could play dress up but we don't really have many girly bits at the moment. We were team yellow so most of her outfits are neutral. We live in Chicago and its freezing right now so I haven't been out shopping yet. Can't wait though!!!

 

[naomicourt]

today is the day of my baby shower and boy o boy I cannot wait for this day to be over and it's only 9:05am...

I feel like no one is going to show up because of course it decides to rain ALL DAY today this is just what I didn't need.

How did your shower turn out? Hope you had a wonderful time!

The baby shower was absolutely wonderful!!! Thank you for asking.

Glad to hear it turned out well despite the rain!

Hi ladies. I've finally attached pics of Jade Abrielle Brown. So in love!!!

She is gorgeous!!

Well ladies glad to see everyone is diong welltoday.

As I mentioned inmy last post OH gave me alist of names finally. I like some but others are just too common around here.

Quinlan- I love this one adn nn would be Quin.
Kinley-Like this alot
Teagan-Like but all the sites i looked at said its more a girl name
Kaelan-Like
Braden-like

And here are the names that I dont care for

Alexander- he wrote xander as a nn but i dont really like it
Brian
Daniel
Duncan-its ok
Jason
Keith-he wrote this cuz its his middle name and my dads first name. But im not keen on naming children after relatives who are still here with us
Kevan-although it is unique i dont really like it
Lionel-after his uncle who is still with us and they call him Lion for a nn.....Lion...um no
Owen
Reilly
Ryan- My little cousin is named Ryan so no

The list isn't that bad but now i think he is kinda set on keith but as i mentioned its my dads name so i dont want that one. I love Quinlan with the nn Quin but when I told OH he didn't seem thrilled about it. So baby boy still has no name as of yet adn I only have 5 maybe 6 weeks til my section so we need to really pick one!!!!!

Let me know your thoughts ladies!!!

At least you have lots of names to choose from, our list consisted of about four names! lol

I actually really like the name Xander and it was one of the names on our list. I like Kaelan, I haven't heard that one before.

 

[Mom 2B]

So ladies I know most of you were complaining about the snow a week or two ago so i thought I would update you on our situation. not quite sure how much we got but its a lot. they have declaired my county under a state of emergency and we are not to go out anywhere unless we absolutly need too. They have flown in military helicoptors to help rescue the over 350 ppl that have been stuck on the highway since Sunday when all the snow started. All emergency vehicles have been pulled off the roads unless they are going to an emergency, all schools and busses have been closed for the past 2 days. And we are suppose to get more snow today/tonight.

Im not going anywhere unless baby decides to come early!!!!! Its darn cold out too!

 

[naomicourt]

We took Eloise to see Father Christmas today She really enjoyed herself and she loved the huuuge christmas tree.

 

[jojo-m]

So ladies I know most of you were complaining about the snow a week or two ago so i thought I would update you on our situation. not quite sure how much we got but its a lot. they have declaired my county under a state of emergency and we are not to go out anywhere unless we absolutly need too. They have flown in military helicoptors to help rescue the over 350 ppl that have been stuck on the highway since Sunday when all the snow started. All emergency vehicles have been pulled off the roads unless they are going to an emergency, all schools and busses have been closed for the past 2 days. And we are suppose to get more snow today/tonight.

Im not going anywhere unless baby decides to come early!!!!! Its darn cold out too!

oh my gosh I thought Canada were equipped to deal with snow, is it a bad one even for you? My friend I told you about who recently moved to Canada is in Orrillia Ontario and she says its -25 and hasn't stopped coming down thick and fast for a couple of days now. Are you near there? love snow and I'd never wish it away but that sounds a bit extreme even for me! Stay inside and stay safe hun where its warm! Hope you keep all your power! Cold weather like that has been great for my plumber husband who has been get busy with lots of call outs to frozen gas boilers! x

 

[Mom 2B]

ive heard of orrillia but not sure how close it is. We are equipt for lots of snow just not usually in one dumping. We still have power although some parts of the city lost power for 3-4 hours on sunday and monday. Its not snowing yet but ive been hearing its coming and its not pretty!!! LOL

 

[sar35]

lovely pics Naomi

 

[Fraggles]

Awww Naomi pics are great.....

Mom 2B hope the snow doesnt get too heavy I love snow but must admit get a bit wary when snowed in.

 

[LittleMrs]

So ladies I know most of you were complaining about the snow a week or two ago so i thought I would update you on our situation. not quite sure how much we got but its a lot. they have declaired my county under a state of emergency and we are not to go out anywhere unless we absolutly need too. They have flown in military helicoptors to help rescue the over 350 ppl that have been stuck on the highway since Sunday when all the snow started. All emergency vehicles have been pulled off the roads unless they are going to an emergency, all schools and busses have been closed for the past 2 days. And we are suppose to get more snow today/tonight.

Im not going anywhere unless baby decides to come early!!!!! Its darn cold out too!

Careful what you wish for, eh? They're saying we'll get more again later this week - dreading it, it's too close for the bean now for me to feel relaxed about it, even if I will be off work from the end of the week.

Leanne - damn good point, don't think Regina has been on facebook either, anyone know her OHs name then maybe can see if he's on her friends list and message him and her both, just in case she's incapacitated.

 

[smiffy85]

Nice pics naomi.

Can't believe the snow totally broke the country last week so goodness knows how you are feeling laura! Military helicopters sounds very extreme to little england that comes to a standstill after a few inches lol!

Yay for a good baby sarah!!

Susie I totally agree, I loved watching the play from the audience . No stress at all and it was very cute and sweet. Enjoy your evening tonight!

Who is regina's text buddy? Is it Lisa (Hodbert) seeing as they are both in the usa??

 

[hodbert]

Hi ladies. I've finally attached pics of Jade Abrielle Brown. So in love!!!

She is gorgeous Rachel!!!

O meant to say has anyone heard from Disneydancr/regina lately!??!

xxx

Has she not posted in a while? I thought I saw one t'other day. I'll send her a text and make sure she's ok.

I've been to watch the nativity at school today, it was so sweet and nice to be on the other side. You don't see half as much of the wriggling as you do when your sat down there as a teacher and seeing the costumes makes it worth the stress of getting them changed I think! Nothing else quite like it huh Smiffy? Got church tonight where they take a tractor and trailor round the neighbourhood with people dressed up as nativity characters. A bit far for me to waddle so I'll be on hot choc and mulled wine duties but still feels so exciting and christmassy....

I loved the santa that drives round our local streets at xmas, made it feel well christmassy!

We took Eloise to see Father Christmas today She really enjoyed herself and she loved the huuuge christmas tree.

Awww bless love the pics!

Who is regina's text buddy? Is it Lisa (Hodbert) seeing as they are both in the usa??

Yeh tis me, I'll text her now and let you guys know if I hear anything.

Well I slept a bit better last night but I am sooo uncomfy in bed and when I wake up I'm aching all over. Cant wait to love bedtime again! 3 days after today until I-Day!!!! Eeek! Cooked a chicken casserole yday for freezing and trying to get a wiggle on with the blanket I;ve been knitting for about 3 months now! It was put on a back-burner whilst I did all my crafting but really want to get it done before Friday. Anyway, hope u gals r all well Oh and LittleMrs I agree that the aunt is way out of line. My hubbys grandma has alzeimers (sp?) and his mum and uncle share the responsibilities of looking out for her, OH's mum would never dream of asking us, especially me as I'm not related! She has arranged for carers to go in four times a day to help her out as it is really hard work. Is there an executor of gran's will, as they are the one responsible for her care? Hope u get it sorted.

 

[hodbert]

Hey girls, I've heard back from Regina (Disney) and she's fine just very tired and a bit overwhelmed. She said thank you for thinking of her though

 

[Mom 2B]

Glad Regina is ok thanks Lisa.

Military helicopters are a little extreme for us. I have never heard of them coming to help out before so I guess the highways are WAY worse then our town. it doesn't seem that bad out but driving was hell yesterday when I had to pick up my brother. So I told him im not goign anywhere until some of the snow clears. They had to pull some of the plows out of the city tohelp with the ppl stranded on the highways so in town was not very good yesterday. OH said its a little better today. He works for Fire and rescue services here doing administration so he hears of all the accidents and craziness around. he said this monrning there was a call abouta child (nt sure how old) who is stuck under a vehicle. I guess the vehicle slipped on a patchof ice and the child is trapped. not sure how serious the injuries are but OH said the child was conscious last he heard and he will tell me more later wehn he comes home.....that poor child and his/her poor parents. I hope everything turns out ok.

 

[Disneydancr]

Thanks hun! I am liking the sound of it now! You should get commission

Sad news in 3rd Tri today - one of the ladies due in Jan has lost her baby RIP angel baby xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

How horrible! This is part of the reason I don't come on here as often as usual... I've turned into a horrible worrywart and can't hear about things like this!

ladies that was not good. Violently sick and didnt make it to the bathroom. Not good when your on your own. Should I be worried as dont think it was morning sickness. I havent been sick in 7 years

Probably just acid reflux. I can't get away from it either. Tums help, but I still feel like I'm going to get sick. Thankfully I've yet to have to vomit... I can't stand that, and I haven't in a couple years!

Hi girls just to let you know Joe and I are home!!!!

...
I went to see my Mother-in-law today and was a bit peeved acctually. I don't mean to be ungratefull but she gave me a huge bag of baby clothes that are all BOY clothes! She is convinced this baby is going to be a boy and it's driving me nuts!!

The thing is the clothes are all mainly 3-6 months as she is also convinced I am destined to have a big baby as all of hers were big! My daughter weight 8lb 5oz which I know is not tiny but, she certainly was not fitting in 3-6 or even 0-3!!

One of the outfits is a pumpkin!!! Halloween has been and gone and she expects me to dress my baby up as a pumpkin!!!!!!!

Then to top it all off, she thinks I am being a bad mother, as I am teaching Eloise about Father Christmas and taking her to see him at Lakeside tomorrow! She says I am lying to her and she will be heartbroken when she finds out the truth! This really upset me actually as I think Christmas is so magical for children and I don't want to take that away from her at her age.

Don't listen to her! Santa Claus is part of childhood, whether you're raised in a christian family or not. Christmas is celebrated both as a secular and religious holiday, and to not celebrate or believe in Santa Claus will hurt Eloise more socially than her finding out eventually that he's not the one who has always brought her her gifts.

Hi ladies. I've finally attached pics of Jade Abrielle Brown. So in love!!!

So beautiful with such deep, dark eyes! Congratulations!

On my scan they took all the measurements again and at 36+2 the head and abdomen were measuring ahead at just over 38 weeks (I thik the head was a little bigger even) but the legs were measuring at 34 weeks. I had the same happen last time and my last baby came out at a normal length and average weight. I think these estimations of size by fundal height and scan can be quite off.

I think so too. It all depends on the technician and the angle of the baby. My OB won't even guess the length for me. All she keeps telling me is that she doesn't think my baby will be very big.


Thank you so much, ladies, for your concern. Sorry I haven't been online in a while. I don't really have a good reason. Laziness is the best way to describe it. When I come on to this thread, I always like to read every post and respond the best I can, but I haven't had the energy to read comprehensively and type out responses that I feel you ladies deserve, so I've kept putting it off. Plus, I'm almost to the point where I don't want to hear about what is happening with other people, not so much that I don't care about you ladies and what you're going through, but rather that I care too much and it seems to affect me rather strongly. Plus it makes me worry about myself and my labor!
I was having a conversation on Saturday with another girl around my age who's expecting (her OH is a friend of mine from elementary school, and we had a small class reunion). She had a miscarriage in August, and now she's expecting again but isn't sure how far along she is (they didn't wait until her mp came around again) and she and her OH turned to me about advice on what to expect and what different things felt like. Her OH was also very concerned about what to tell her, and how to calm her (and himself down) while they wait for the first US. I told her that as far as I knew, it was safer for her to remain relatively neutral until at least 3 months, as then the baby is more likely to be properly sticky and reach full gestation. She countered me with a story that her SIL lost her baby 2 weeks before the EDD- the baby had choked on the umbilical cord! I really didn't need to hear that! I've been worried ever since. As much as I whine about all of Madison's movements, not I panic anytime I can't feel her move!

It's things like this that make me panic and want to crawl into a little ball in a hole and never come out. On one hand, I can't wait to meet my little girl. I'm proud as punch to be pregnant and everyone can tell, but when I'm at home, all I can do is worry about what still needs to be done to be ready for her arrival and how to take care of her once she does arrive. Even typing about it right now has me in tears. It's bad enough that I'm not able to go to work.... we're still stuck in the motel we've been living in with no car, and I'm not doing anything to help get us out of that situation! Plus, if I have no energy now to even do regular daily tasks, how am I going to have the energy to take care of a baby. It's all well to put off doing the dishes or laundry right now, but a baby's needs can't be ignored or put off. Plus, as much fun as the baby shower was, it's as though the guests didn't look at the registry at all and just bought things they thought were cute. They don't seem to understand that I'm a first-time mom and I need the basics- bottles, diapers, wipes, onesies, desitin, baby lotion, baby bath, bassinet, and burp cloths. I didn't need 10 pairs of booties and 5 sleepers! Now that's even more that we're going to have to pay for ourselves, and that means the longer we're stuck in the motel. I'm just so stressed and overwhelmed!

Sorry, I know I've been ranting, but I just wanted you ladies to see where my mind is at and why I haven't been on in a while. Just send your good energies this way. I'm scared I'm falling back into my depression.

 

[Mom 2B]

Awee regina! Big hugs girl. If you are worried about depression go talk to your DR or MW. It is totally possible to get depression before baby is here and evenmorelikely after birth. Its not something to be embarassed about either. it happens to many women adn their is help for you if thats what you need. I hope that things start to look up for you. Sorry your shower was kinda crap.

Sending all my good energy and lots of hugs.