July Firecrackers 2018

[UniqueBeauty]

I honestly have no idea about the sex, I had an instinct with my two and I was right, this time nothing.

 

[StarryEyed88]

JLH for up until midway through this week I was having cramps and pulls etc. I think it’s normal. Mine has settled down now. Though I do worry especially after working out - I might get a bit of discomfort but nothing has happened so I think you’re all good.

Buffy - boy for me please

Congrats yourstruly

 

[Buffyx]

Unique - Maybe it will come to you later

Starry - No problem! Boy it is! Lots of boy guesses.

 

[StarryEyed88]

I’d prefer a girl and DH would prefer a boy. Though we are both happy with a healthy baby. That’s all that matters to us. I was telling DH of all the thinks baby will be growing and developing this week - he loves it. It’s so cute.
Despite the ticker officially 5 weeks today - I’m so happy!

 

[TexMel]

Are any of you ladies anxious at every pull/twinge/ache in your tummy at the moment? I feel like it's sooooo early that it's making me nervous about everything I feel... I've even peed on opks today and yesterday to see the colour as I have no hpts 🙈 I feel crazy xxx

YES. All day, everyday. Anxious! After suffering a MC this summer every little thing has me wondering. I check the TP after every trip to the bathroom to make sure there's no spotting. It's really overwhelming at times.

I still check every single time, too! And even took my last cheapie yesterday, so no more POAS for me! I was just telling my bff I remember more cramping/twinges last time around than I have this time, but I also think the front part of my uterus is still a little numb from my c section, so who knows. I got real nauseated yesterday but am much better today.

 

[TexMel]

Ohh forgot to add that I am a little disappointed today. I ordered a shirt for my son to wear on thanksgiving to announce to my family, but found out that my SIL's family (who I don't get along with) will be there. And I REALLY don't want them to be there when I announce. They are not my family. They unfriended me on fb, so there's no love lost between us. But now I feel like my whole plan is ruined and I'm not sure when I'll tell them now. ��

Here's the shirt:

 

[Alligator]

I have felt some minor moments of nausea but I can't tell if it's the start of something or just being a little too hungry/tired/whatever. I am really tired! Exhausted, in the evenings. I fall asleep on the couch like every night haha. Embarrassing.

 

[Buffyx]

I fall asleep on the couch every night too Alli. My poor husband. I am awake for maybe an hour once our kids go to bed haha. Growing humans is hard!

TexMel - annoying! I'd still go ahead and do it anyway. Don't let them ruin your plan. Cute shirt

 

[Alligator]

It must be so hard with kids I can't even imagine! I barely want to unload the dishwasher after work or make a meal let alone care for anyone else. It's all I can do to feed myself!

 

[UniqueBeauty]

I hope it does come to me soon

That top is super cute! Sorry your plans are ruined though.

 

[Buffyx]

It's going to be hard I think. My DS still naps for 1.5hrs at lunch time, but not my DD. I've been doing "quiet time" with her at that time and we sit on the couch and watch something on TV. Because they are both still so young, they still need me. And they need me to entertain them and play with them, etc.

My aversions seem to have started with food. Yesteday I had some toasted almonds in my salad for lunch, and then for the rest of the day when I thought about almonds, I almost vomited. Oh the joys!

 

[lilmisscaviar]

JLH - Yeah I'm stressing over everything. I've suffered losses in the past so every time I get pregnant I'm always anxious. Totally normal. I have those same pulling/pinching feeling that you're describing. Sometimes I can even tell where the baby implanted in my uterus based upon those niggling pains. Usually my ovary feels more like a dull ache that is almost always there whereas implantation feels like a sharp pinpoint pain I feel every once in a while.

Tex - I LOVE that shirt! How adorable

Yourstruly - What a hilarious announcement! I may have to steal that idea for myself

Buffy - I hear ya on trying to find time to take care of yourself while tending to LOs. Only one of mine is in school and she only goes for 4 days a week but I have the other three all the time. It is exhausting. I haven't figured out yet how I'm going to deal when morning sickness hits.

 

[StarryEyed88]

I don’t know how you ladies do it. You must be superwomen! I am exhausted constantly- especially after a hard gym session. We only have my stepson every other weekend, And he, for the most part, is a breeze.

 

[Alligator]

Starry I've been so bad lately...I've been way too anxious to workout. The few times I have I was basically convinced I had started bleeding the entire time (nope just sweaty....) and drove myself to a panic. That wasn't healthy at all, clearly...so I've just stopped going until I feel a bit less anxious. And I know it will probably help with anxiety overall to keep my workouts up but it's so hard, knowing how anxious I'll be, and then how tired I already am...ugh!

 

[Buffyx]

There is no need to be anxious! I have worked out every day since my BFP and I'm good over here. I find my workout actually gives me energy to face the day. I also feel less disgusting & bloated too. It honestly just helps my mental state.

I actually just got done with my workout. Its Saturday 845am and now I can get on with everything else!

 

[StarryEyed88]

Alli - me too. I get a little worried. Especially when lifting weights. I just try to go a little lighter and if I get too puffed from the cardio I take a breather.
Me too Buffy! Just finished my 6am class. Not going to lie though I’ve showered and hopped back into bed with DH while he sleeps

 

[Buffyx]

I am finding during cardio I seem to be getting a stitch very easily. It's frustrating! But I just take breaks. Agree with the weights - I do lighter with more reps. The weight doesn't matter as much this early on I wouldn't think - but definitely as we grow!

Jealous. My kids have been up since 6am There will be no going back to bed for me.

 

[UniqueBeauty]

Fair play to you, I don’t think I’m going to carry on lifting weights until LO is here. I was squatting 30kg before my BFP and I don’t think I even have the energy to do 15kg I’ll stick to eating healthier

 

[StarryEyed88]

I just get super puffed super quickly. That was one of the first signs for me too. I couldn’t work out why.
I’ll need to get up shortly do start the cleaning and washing yay! We have DH Xmas party tonight. I’m designated driver so works well for me
Hope you have an awesome day!

 

[Alligator]

I know all of this logically...Just since the MC this summer I am a ball of nerves and really worried and anxious. I know it sounds crazy.. Even explaining it to my DH...I was convinced I was bleeding and miscarrying in the middle of a spin class, my mind goes out of control, and it's hard to reign it back in. I was miserable, and so anxious, and I obviously don't want to feel that way, so I don't do things that bring it on (which has been working out...). Honestly it was like I had a minor panic attack on the bike, it wasn't fun.