July Firecrackers 2018

[UniqueBeauty]

Thanks ladies. I’m not sure how I’ll cope with 3 on my own (he’ll only be down every other weekend) but I guess I’ll find out!

 

[Alligator]

Mamas are strong, I am finding out. I'm sure you'll find a groove and figure it out. Do you have family/friends nearby to help if needed?

 

[lilmisscaviar]

Unique it certainly sounds like he is trying to control your life. If you feel you don't want to move, then don't. It would certainly be difficult moving only a week after your baby is born... for heavens sake you're still going to be healing! Maybe standing your ground will prove to him that you're not to be run over and he'll come back. If not then you said you have family close by. I'm sure they'd be willing to help you with a newborn

Our agreement was that DH would choose the name if it were a boy and I would if it were a girl. The problem is that I don't really like the name DH chose. I've told him and he asked if I could think of a better one. Honestly I couldn't. Boy names are just so hard imo. We'll probably end up going with it anyways for lack of anything else.

 

[UniqueBeauty]

If I don’t move he will probably just end the relationship and convert back to his old man whore ways shagging any girl he can. All my main close family is here which is why I dont want to move, the kids are so happy in their current school too. Im just taking it a day at a time now and focusing on me and the kids!

As for names ive decided on Tommy and Olivia. I just need to win the OH round with Olivia My plan is to just bring it up after shes born (if it’s a girl)

 

[krockwell]

ladies.

I have an ultrasound tomorrow as midwife said i am measuring big, so want to check and make sure everything ia all good...
Also, I have decided if babe cooperates to find out the gender!!!!
I was so torn, but now Im excited to know. Here's hoping my little will give up the goods!

I had blood work on saturday, and my ferritin (iron stores) are super low, so have started an iron supplement tonight to see if it'll improve things.

Also have crazy pain in one foot that is going up my leg into my butt... not sure what that's all about, but need to book a chiro and or dr appt for that.

Unique, as a woman who had a spouse leave when I was 6 months pregnant with my 3rd... you will surprise yourself with how much you can handle when you are doing it alone. If you ever wanna chat, let me know. It gets easier, i promise.

 

[StarryEyed88]

Sorry to hear that Unique! What a completely unfair position to put you in, demanding you move, and that’s not even considering your pregnant! I hope it gets sorted for you, and if he chooses to move away by himself, that is incredibly selfish. I have my fingers and toes crossed everything works out.

We can’t decide on a name. I love loads of boys names but hubby and I can’t agree on any. It’s so frustrating he doesn’t have a name lol.

I have my baby shower this weekend and my best friend is flying up from adelaide, which I am super excited about coupled with a long weekend. It’s exactly what I need. I am doing crazy long days at work, which is so stressful. Covering someone else’s job - can not wait for them to come back so I can focus on my own.

I hope everyone else is having a great day ❤️

 

[lilmisscaviar]

Krockwell how did your scan go? I have an ultrasound next Friday for measurements because they're suspecting my baby is also going to be big (since my first was 9 lbs. that's no surprise) and to check for polyhydramnios, which I had in my last pregnancy.

 

[krockwell]

Krockwell how did your scan go? I have an ultrasound next Friday for measurements because they're suspecting my baby is also going to be big (since my first was 9 lbs. that's no surprise) and to check for polyhydramnios, which I had in my last pregnancy.

Scan went well. Midwife called me this evening to say baby is measuring right where it should and about 50-65 percentile.

The ultrasound tech couldn't get a clear shot of gender at all... so we are still no further ahead in that front!

 

[Alligator]

I have a routine prenatal appointment today and for some reason I can't shake this anxiety and worry I have, like something will go wrong. Logically I'm sure it's because last time I went they sent me to the hospital as a precaution for my higher than normal BP (all turned out fine) but I just wasn't expecting that and it was a bit of a fright. But I can't shake this feeling in the back of my head. I'm such a worrier as well, so that doesn't help. I plan to ask about plans to maybe see if I can be written off work a little early due to pain and carpal tunnel but I've heard that this practice is extremely averse to doing that, so I may have to see my GP. Ahh. I just want the appointment to be done!

 

[StarryEyed88]

Good luck Allie xx hope all is ok and everything goes to plan x

 

[Alligator]

Everything went fine! I was worried for nothing. I'm measuring 32 weeks though. And my doctor basically just shrugged when I told her I was in pain and said that's pregnancy...thanks!!

 

[StarryEyed88]

That’s awful I’m sorry they didn’t give you some time off or anything! But I’m very glad to hear that everything is ok x

 

[Alligator]

I might have to go to my GP to explain the pain and issues and request some sick leave if I get to that point. We'll see!

Off to our baby moon/anniversary getaway this weekend!

 

[UniqueBeauty]

Hope you have a lovely time!

When are you all doing your hospital bags?

 

[Alligator]

Thank you!

I've started setting aside a few things but I'll probably get started on it properly in the next few weeks, I'd like to have it done by about 36 weeks!

 

[UniqueBeauty]

Me too. I think I have most the things for it but it just needs packing. Although I do need to buy some slippers lol

 

[glong88]

I measured 32 weeks yesterday at 28 so waiting on a growth scan. We go away Monday for 5 days so likely to be into next week now. Off to Butlins with the koddoes before baby comes for those in the uk

 

[UniqueBeauty]

Aww lovely. I’d love to do something like that before baby comes but I have so many birthdays in between I can’t afford it. Especially now partners moved out. I have 4 weeks until DS birthday and not started shopping for it! Although I have my can 4 days after, exciting!

 

[Alligator]

Still so upset for you unique. Hope your partner reconsiders!

 

[UniqueBeauty]

Still so upset for you unique. Hope your partner reconsiders!

He definitely wont, hes already looking for his own place up there. Hes been telling everyone were moving up there in a year but I dont want to. Very frustrating.