July Sparklers 2016!

[dimmu]

We had a moses basket (bassinett?) next to our bed until DD grew out of it, and then we moved her to a cot but it was also in our room. I was breast feeding so found it easier when she was just there as she kept waking up for late night feeds around midnight until she was maybe 8-9 months. She actually stayed in our room for quite a long time, I just didn't want to move her out.. I'm sure I could have had a lot more sleep if she hadn't been there, but I just liked having her nearby.

This time I think we'll skip the moses basket and just have the baby in a cot in our room from day one.

 

[Miss Bellum]

Its tough having all these hormones floating around. I find myself getting a bit snappy as well and I also feel bad when its pointed out. But at least when you know about it you can try to take some action.

We kept our LG in a cot in our room until she was about 1 year old. For the first 6 months we co-slept as well as we both got more sleep that way. A lot of babies do wake a lot a night and if you are tired, the last thing you want to do is walk to another room. I would have found it a lot more disruptive but different things work better for different people.

 

[babydustcass]

We had both next to us until around 2to3months and then they went into their own rooms mainly because oh is a fidget and doesn't move quietly making them wake before they needed to.
Keeping them close by in the early days was so much easier for bf I love those first few weeks with baby next to you and would often wake to watch them breathing.
We had Moses baskets but this time ill get a chicco next to me

 

[SCgirl]

We kept DS in a bassinet in our room (had a folded blanket under the mattress to angle it b/c he had horrible reflux) for the first 3 months. It was rough- he was a horrible sleeper. At 3m, we put him in the crib in his own room, and EVERYONE started to sleep better! (At 10m I still have the occasional night where I wish he was next to me haha)
I know people who have done crib in separate room from day 1, and some who have co-slept. I haven't heard a solid reason why one thing is better than the other- I think you'll just figure out what works for you as you go along!

 

[MelliPaige]

Thanks guys, I feel much better today. I think it's because I haven't worn a bra lol
We are announcing tomorrow or the next day, I can't keep a secret for the life of me and it's making me miserable. We're taking the announcement pictures tomorrow and I'm so excited

 

[luvmyfam]

We had our boys in our room for about 2.5 months. They started out in a bassinet because we were using the pack n play as a changing station in our living room. DS 1 outgrew the bassinet because he moved around a lot in his sleep even at 1.5 months so we switched him to the pack n play. Close to 3 months we moved them to the crib in their room and had a video monitor.

 

[Bumblebee117]

Good morning,

I think my last introduction post kind of got lost... It is on page 30.


Can I join your group? Looking for some support, friendship and advice.

Love to you all, xx

 

[ehjmorris]

Welcome bumblebee,

Hey ladies stupid question.. is anyone else still poas? I still have ovulation tests left over and i keep looking at them and caved lol
Still two lines

 

[dimmu]

Hello bumblebee, congrats on your BFP!

Ehjmorris, I used up my last ic HPT last Wednesday, and I'm considering getting a couple more tests just to see those lines are still there.. Might use the remaining ovulation tests instead! The wait is driving me mad, I'm just under six weeks so still six more weeks to go until the first scan.

 

[ehjmorris]

 

[karry1412]

Hello! Could I please join you all? We just found out this weekend that we're expecting! I'm currently trying to get through to the hospital to make my appointment but they're not answering their phone

Anyways, I am 32 & my due date is July 13th. I already have an amazing little boy so hoping for a girl this time! I had a nasty pregnancy with my boy so hoping this one goes a lot easier (if only because I have a toddler to take care of!!)

Looking forward to getting to know you all x

 

[wanna-b-mummy]

Welcome Karry and congratulations!

How is everyone?

I had a bad day Saturday but I've been ok the last couple of days - just very tired! First doctor's appointment tomorrow! And 26 days to go until our early scan. Time is dragging! Just want to see bean and know he or she is okay in there...

 

[TTC74]

ehjmorris - I'm totally guilty. My last pregnancy was ectopic. My hcg started falling at a certain point during that pregnancy. So, I'm a bit anxiously POAS waiting for my first u/s to ensure that baby is where baby is supposed to be!

 

[ehjmorris]

Your allowed to pias if you want to, dont feel guilty

 

[TTC74]

Anyone else gotten the lovely metallic taste in their mouth? Yuck!

 

[Polly Girl]

Once I got my 3+ on a digi I stopped poas, terrified of seeing a fainter line!
A lot more nervous for this pregnancy, don't know why. I feel pregnant, horrible nausea and fatigue, but somehow don't believe I'll see a baby?! Bloody hormones!
Currently trying to convince my husband that £99 on a private scan is worth it. I'm 7 weeks now and not sure I can hold out until 12 weeks til my first scan!

 

[karry1412]

Welcome Karry and congratulations!

How is everyone?

I had a bad day Saturday but I've been ok the last couple of days - just very tired! First doctor's appointment tomorrow! And 26 days to go until our early scan. Time is dragging! Just want to see bean and know he or she is okay in there...

Thank you! Hope all goes well tomorrow! How exciting for you! The hospital just called me back & my first appointment is on the 1st of December (reassurance scan) & my booking visit is on the 22nd of December. I'll only be 11 weeks as opposed to 12 but my doctor is away the following week. Super excited! Just want it to be the 1st already & hear that heartbeat!

Anyone else gotten the lovely metallic taste in their mouth? Yuck!

I don't think I have a metallic taste but I definitely have something! I have to have chewing gum or water around all the time.

Once I got my 3+ on a digi I stopped poas, terrified of seeing a fainter line!
A lot more nervous for this pregnancy, don't know why. I feel pregnant, horrible nausea and fatigue, but somehow don't believe I'll see a baby?! Bloody hormones!
Currently trying to convince my husband that £99 on a private scan is worth it. I'm 7 weeks now and not sure I can hold out until 12 weeks til my first scan!

I'm the same!! I lost my first pregnancy but was pretty chilled for my second which I was surprised about. But this time I'm quite worried! I can't wait for my first appointment & hopefully then I can stop worrying (until the next appointment!) I think the worry stems from the fact that I'm not that sick (yet!). With my previous pregnancies I was incredibly sick. I don't know why I can't enjoy the fact that I'm not sick instead of enjoying it...

 

[Hollynesss]

Welcome Bumblebee and Karry! So sorry we missed you the first time around, Bumblebee this thread can move so fast sometimes! I'll add both you ladies to the front page when I get home from work

 

[dimmu]

How reliable are clear blue digis? I bought a couple of tests at lunchtime because my breasts have been a bit less sore than yesterday. I got the same reading (2-3 weeks) as I did a week ago. Of course I wasn't using FMU but was expecting 3+ weeks nonetheless.
Annoyed at myself for testing now.

 

[TTC74]

I've heard really bad things about the weeks estimators specific to the jump to 3+ weeks.