July Firecrackers 2018

[Buffyx]

I was DYING by 20 weeks to find out. There is absolutely no freaking way I could ever not find out.

It's so fun that we are all finding out, and feeling more movement etc. Now if DH & I coule agree on a name

 

[UniqueBeauty]

Agreeing on names is turning out to be a right pain in the ass! It’s so frustrating the names OH likes I hate and vice versa. The only girls name we actually agree on is Sienna. If it’s a boy his name is 100% Tommy. We just can’t decide on a middle name for both

Purchased my first two packs of newborn nappies today exciting

 

[glong88]

We can't think of any boys names, had the same issue with my 1 year old and after 3 days of him being born finally we agree on COHEN.

I'm hoping it's a girl not only because I want one but for names sake, there's a few week like.. FREYA, ISLA, SOPHIA that we both like so that should be easy enough.

20 week scan is 11 days away now yay... but won't find out hehe

 

[Buffyx]

I have a Freya, so I'm definitely a fan

We had two girl names: Luna + Willa. But since it's a boy we are doomed!

Unique - I bought a couple of packs recently too. They are SO TINY!

 

[eddjanuary10]

Eddjanuary - yes! I live in Australia

Unique - Sorry about your placenta.
Hopefully it moves like Alli said!

Ah lucky You! We lived in Perth for a while a few years back and I really loved it and miss it. I hope we can move back there in the future. X

 

[eddjanuary10]

Unique - glad baby is looking well, lovely pic. I hope your placenta moves!

Alligator- congrats on baby girl!

Eppgirl hope your doing ok sorry to hear it's pneumonia.

I love all the names and how exciting going out for baby bits! 1 week to wait for my 20week scan, seems ages!

 

[Alligator]

I have hundreds of dollars of little girl clothes and onesies in my Baby Gap cart LOL. Taking everything I have not to buy them all...everyone tells me to wait and wait you'll be gifted so much but I want to SHOP! Nevermind I should be saving for baby and buying her items we need like a crib lol. All the baby stuff is overwhelming!

From you experienced mamas...what would you say, for the first let's say, 2 weeks, I NEED TO HAVE...in terms of clothes, diapers, blankets, bottles...basically everything baby related. What did you have, wish you had, didnt need, etc...Ideally I want to make myself a list so I can be prepared. I'm all about lists!

 

[Buffyx]

Alli - for me personally, bassinet (3 changes of sheets: one on, one washing & one spare), swing/rocker/bouncer to put baby while cooking/cleaning/showering, 6-8 sleepers/onesies, nappies, butt cream, wipes, 3-4 bottles, breast pump (not sure what your plans are?) formula, 3-4 swaddles, burp cloths/rags. I always have had a dummy/pacifier on hand too just in case, but neither of my kids have ever taken one. Poop bags, car seat, breast pads, nipple cream.

Eddjanuary - I have never been to Perth. I live on the opposite side in Vic (Mornington Peninsula.)

 

[Alligator]

That's so helpful thank you buffy!!!

I definitely plan to try to breastfeed as best as I can! My work insurance will cover a breast pump (I need to get a doctor's note but I've heard doctor's will write these no problem). I've received advice from SIL not to buy but rather to rent one - better quality? So I might give it a bit as I'm not sure, but my work will cover up to $300 so that's nice!

 

[Buffyx]

Also a pram/stroller or carrier? With my vaginal birth, I was out walking like 2 days after giving birth so used both the carrier & pram right away. With my second, I had a csection and he never went in the carrier, and he did go in the pram, but not right away due to me being mostly stuck at home anyway.

Definitely get the breast pump before baby arrives. We didnt do that, and my daughter didnt latch at all. I had to express and we had to stop on our way home from the hospital to buy one! That was annoying. I just wanted to go home at that point. We bought ours obviously, but I do think the one I used while in hospital was a lot better than the one we bought. I wonder if the hospital ones are the same ones that you are able to rent? If so, then maybe your SIL is right.

A change table/mat is obviously not absolutely necessary because you can always use the floor or bed etc, but in case of a csection I'd try to probably have that organised as it is more comfortable using a change table than bending at weird angles. I never had a change table, but we put a mat on top of the tall boy/chest of drawers. We popped all the nappies, creams, wipes etc in the top drawer.

 

[eppgirl]

So my doctor scared the crap out of me today.
Went for my check up and of course I'm not any better than I was Monday, at all. So she prescribes steroids to take a long with everything else and told me to go to the hospital Saturday or Sunday if I still don't feel any better.
And she said "At this point we need to get oxygen to your baby, because he's not getting enough."
So of course now I'm worried half to death.

 

[MissEyre]

Eppgirl - I'm so sorry! That is scary. I hope you start feeling better.

I had my anatomy scan this morning. Everything was great which is such a relief because I'm a massive worrier. Doc said I have an anterior placenta which is good for a vaginal birth and that the baby was in the 75 percentile. Got the cutest pics of baby...BOY!! I'm still trying to wrap my head around the idea of having a son, but am thrilled to be team BLUE.

 

[Buffyx]

Another boy to add to our group!! Congrats MissEyre!!

Eppgirl - Im sorry! Nothing worse than leaving a Doctor appointment anxious and worrying.

 

[Alligator]

MissEyre so exciting!!! A baby boy...yay! So many boys in this group. Mostly I'm glad the scan went well and your son is healthy!

Eppgirl that is so awful I'm so sorry. I hope the steroid works for you and you don't have to go the hospital route. I think if your doctor thought it was urgent or an emergency he would have you go in straight away. This can't be easy. Rest as much as you can and take care of yourself, don't hesitate to go in if you're not feeling well. Hugs.

 

[UniqueBeauty]

So my doctor scared the crap out of me today.
Went for my check up and of course I'm not any better than I was Monday, at all. So she prescribes steroids to take a long with everything else and told me to go to the hospital Saturday or Sunday if I still don't feel any better.
And she said "At this point we need to get oxygen to your baby, because he's not getting enough."
So of course now I'm worried half to death.

Eppgirl - I'm so sorry! That is scary. I hope you start feeling better.

I had my anatomy scan this morning. Everything was great which is such a relief because I'm a massive worrier. Doc said I have an anterior placenta which is good for a vaginal birth and that the baby was in the 75 percentile. Got the cutest pics of baby...BOY!! I'm still trying to wrap my head around the idea of having a son, but am thrilled to be team BLUE.

Congratulations! I have an anterior placenta too but mine is lying low

 

[JWC13]

Eppgirl- Sorry your doctor scared you, I'm sure little boy is totally fine!

MissEyre- yay so good to hear the scan went well and that you are having a little boy!!

Unique- I have low lying placenta too, but mine is posterior. We had our anatomy scan this morning and everything looked great but they said that the placenta was only 7mm away from the cervix and if it doesn't move then I will have to have a c-section. They did say that there is an 80-90% chance it will move so I'm not too worried. Just have to wait and see.

We had a level 2 ultrasound for our anatomy scan and even got a few 3d pictures which was really cool to see

 

[UniqueBeauty]

Eppgirl- Sorry your doctor scared you, I'm sure little boy is totally fine!

MissEyre- yay so good to hear the scan went well and that you are having a little boy!!

Unique- I have low lying placenta too, but mine is posterior. We had our anatomy scan this morning and everything looked great but they said that the placenta was only 7mm away from the cervix and if it doesn't move then I will have to have a c-section. They did say that there is an 80-90% chance it will move so I'm not too worried. Just have to wait and see.

We had a level 2 ultrasound for our anatomy scan and even got a few 3d pictures which was really cool to see

She didn’t tell me the measurements but just said it was in the way of baby’s way out I have another scan at 34 weeks to check it.

 

[Alligator]

Lots of us with anterior placentas it seems. They didn't mention anything to me about where mine was in relation to the cervix other than to say it wasn't a concern. I was also very pleased to hear my cervix was over 5cm, I had a LEEP procedure in 2015, and was told that they might monitor my cervix more as they can (not often but possibly) cause some cervix issues in some women, so I was a little anxious about that but they were happy with that number. I'm to speak to my doctor to see if they want to measure as I get further along, which I think I will ask for, for my own peace of mind.

 

[Buffyx]

Speaking of cercix issues..my sister's friend just had her baby at 29 weeks because her cervix was shortening and she wasn't responding to any medication to stop labour. Thankfully he is doing OK! How terrifying though.

 

[lilmisscaviar]

Eppgirl - How scary! I hope for your and your baby's sake that you get over your illness quickly

MissEyre - Congrats and welcome to team

Buffy - I actually went into premature labor with my last baby because my cervix gave out. I had polyhydramnios though and the excessive fluid was putting pressure on my cervix, making it dilate quicker than it should have. I told the doctors I was in a lot of pain in the last trimester which was ignored. By the time they tried to stop it, it was too late and he was here within an hour of me getting to the hospital.