July Firecrackers 2018

[eppgirl]

My baby is the size of a chicken nugget! I feel like I’ll have to change my ticker back because chicken makes me sick.
So far baby doesn’t like dairy products, chicken, some spicy foods, anything sweet, and anything red. Don’t know why red but if I eat anything or drink anything red I feel so sick.

 

[eppgirl]

Idk if there really is a difference but I swear I see one, first pic is basically just my fat, I was 6 weeks when I took the pic, second is now at 12 weeks I swear it’s starting to poke out a tiny bit more.

 

[Alligator]

Epp I see a little more of a bump there, you’re right!!

 

[Four2Five]

Miss I am so sorry your mil did that, so rude! I would have responded with “oh I’m sorry I didn’t know this was about you!” Or “yea you should feel old” ugh some people are so rude!

Epp you look great! I can’t believe you’re already 12 weeks that’s so exciting! Almost to second tri

 

[eppgirl]

Thanks ladies! It makes me feel better that others can see it too. DH has been a bit of a dick lately saying that all he sees is fat.
It’s beyond irritating.

Four2five: I can’t believe it either! So close

 

[lilmisscaviar]

Miss that's horrible how your MIL reacted! It's almost as bad as my own mother. She started breaking down crying and telling me that we shouldn't keep it. It made me feel bad. I'm thinking about holding off as long as I can before announcing to everyone else just because of the judgement I'm going to get, which is sad because really it's nobodys business how many children we decide to have.

It seems like people who already have a boy/girl and then get pregnant again are open to lots of judgement. In most peoples opinions if you have one of each your family should be "complete". When we became pregnant with our third, people actually had the nerve to ask if she was an accident since we already had a girl and a boy, then went on to ask if we were going to stop after her. After our fourth was born it was the same thing... "is this your last baby?" Like really? Why are people not allowed to have big families these days? Sorry for the rant but this is why I'm reluctant to announce on social media.

I see a difference, epp! Definitely getting more noticeable.

 

[UniqueBeauty]

Hi ladies hope you are all feeling well

Christmas came early for me last night, my partner surprised me with a doppler and I found baby’s heartbeat right away I needed some reassurance because I’m not feeling pregnant at all. It’s heartbeat was 150-160, that’s what my daughters was


Has anyone else tried the doppler yet?!

 

[Livvy]

I think Alli found her baby's HB a few days ago Unique! I've been trying every few days but haven't had any luck yet. But I *think* I've felt babe move so I'm not too nervous.

Sorry about your MIL's reaction miss. That's so discouraging No one was rude to me like that yet for this one, but with my second my "best friend" told me "have fun getting no sleep." those were the first words out of her mouth after I announced in excitement. :/ So she won't be finding out before facebook does this time.

 

[Alligator]

Yes I did find baby!! On Saturday. I was pretty sure I found him Friday but only for like 7 seconds, then the little turkey swam away. I got a video of him Saturday and it was beautiful. I tried yesterday and baby wouldn't cooperate of course lol. Didn't hear anything...which I know is totally normal, this early on, depending where baby is and the position to not hear anything one day then hear something the next so I am not too worried (I do wish he would cooperate all the time though!)

 

[MissEyre]

Eppgirl - Fun pictures!

Four, LittleMiss, Livvy - Thank you all. We don't live close to my in-laws so they really aren't a big part of our lives, but it still stung.

I like the idea of getting a doppler, but I know I would obsess and worry if I couldn't find a heartbeat so I'm not going down that rabbit hole, haha!

I put on some maternity pants the other day and it really felt lovely to not have so much pressure on my stomach. It even seemed to help ease my nausea. I feel like it's SO early to be wearing them, but I feel like I'm showing so much earlier this time around.

 

[Sarah369]

Hi all. Can I join please.
I’m due on 14th July.

This is baby number 5 for us. Sadly lost our daughter at 24 weeks in the summer to multiple heart defects and a chromosome defect.

So this is our rainbow.

I’ve had an early 8 week scan and saw a hb and all was good so that’s nice. Well be having a heart scan at 14 weeks and my anomaly earlier at 16. I feel really positive about this pregnancy but will be much happier once those milestones are here

Congratulations to everyone else here

 

[UniqueBeauty]

Hi all. Can I join please.
I’m due on 14th July.

This is baby number 5 for us. Sadly lost our daughter at 24 weeks in the summer to multiple heart defects and a chromosome defect.

So this is our rainbow.

I’ve had an early 8 week scan and saw a hb and all was good so that’s nice. Well be having a heart scan at 14 weeks and my anomaly earlier at 16. I feel really positive about this pregnancy but will be much happier once those milestones are here

Congratulations to everyone else here

Congratulations and welcome

So sorry about your daughter

 

[Sarah369]

Hi all. Can I join please.
I’m due on 14th July.

This is baby number 5 for us. Sadly lost our daughter at 24 weeks in the summer to multiple heart defects and a chromosome defect.

So this is our rainbow.

I’ve had an early 8 week scan and saw a hb and all was good so that’s nice. Well be having a heart scan at 14 weeks and my anomaly earlier at 16. I feel really positive about this pregnancy but will be much happier once those milestones are here

Congratulations to everyone else here

Congratulations and welcome

So sorry about your daughter

Thank you. Xx

 

[lilmisscaviar]

I'm so sorry Sarah to hear about your DD but massive congrats on your rainbow. I've lost three pregnancies early on so I know how hard it is to lose a child. I'm also pregnant with baby #5. Your older kids are similarly aged to mine

 

[Sarah369]

I'm so sorry Sarah to hear about your DD but massive congrats on your rainbow. I'm also pregnant with baby #5. Your older kids are similarly aged to mine

Sorry for your losses too. It’s pretty shitty isn’t it.
How old are yours? Another person crazy enough to have them all close together 😂

 

[JWC13]

I'm sorry to those who've had bad reactions from others to your amazing news. It's so ridiculous how others feel they can judge us for our decisions on kids isn't it? I mean, if you wait to have kids, everyone asks you why are you waiting or why don't you have kids. If you already have a couple then they judge you for wanting more. Can't win with some people.

I'm jealous of those with dopplers and have heard the heartbeat. I considered getting one but know myself well enough to know that given I'm such a worrier that I would immediately think the worst if I couldn't find the heartbeat so I'm not allowing myself to get one. I would still love it for those times when you do find the heartbeat and you have that reassurance.

AFM I have my '12 week' scan this week even though I'll only be 10 weeks. I asked my doctor if we should reschedule and they said no, it's totally fine to be a couple of weeks early. We will be getting the NIPT blood work done next week and then we will get the results back the first week of January- can't believe I will know the gender in about 2 weeks!

 

[Alligator]

JWC that's so exciting! I'm hoping to schedule mine between Christmas and NYE..I see the OB's office on Thursday and will ask for a requisition for one. I was under the impression that for the NT scan it had to be a very specific time period but maybe not! So exciting you get to see baby again!

 

[JWC13]

JWC that's so exciting! I'm hoping to schedule mine between Christmas and NYE..I see the OB's office on Thursday and will ask for a requisition for one. I was under the impression that for the NT scan it had to be a very specific time period but maybe not! So exciting you get to see baby again!

For the NIPT test you have to be at least 10.5 weeks. I'll be going in for the blood work for it towards the end of next week so I'll be 11 weeks. I'm so excited!!

 

[Livvy]

That's exciting JWC!!

Welcome Sarah! I'm so sorry about your daughter.

Eppgirl I forgot to say, you're definitely showing!!

 

[StarryEyed88]

Miss - sorry about your MIL. I totally understand your need for maternity pants though!! This is my second week in them and they are just so much more comfy!!

Livvy - I’m surprised that your best friend wasn’t more excited for you. That really sucks!

Unique - yay for finding the Hb. I’m not going to get one because I’ll worry though to be honest I’m worried already feeling slightly more normal these days.

AFM - I have a dr appt in a couple of hours to get my referral for my 12wk Scan and a blood test. I’m so nervous about the next scan. I mean I’ve already seen the little HB. But I get worried easily.
I also swear I feel a sort of ticking inside. I’m certain it’s not gas but it’s the weirdest sensation. I felt it once yesterday and a couple of times just now that I’m slightly hunched over. Surely I wouldn’t be feeling baby yet considering it’s my first.