Just thought i'd explain my journey & say hello!

[LoolaXx]

Woooo kika!!! How exciting you go girl. Marry that man!

Have you heard about what's been going on in Paris? It's fair to say we're not going anymore haha I convinced Jesse to cancel the booking even if we had to pay a fee and tbh I don't think he was keen on going still after the trouble they've had in the past 48 hours so I think I'm getting my long awaited new puppy for Valentine's Day instead as that falls around the same time as Paris would have done its swings and roundabouts right?!

Changing the subject conpletely .. My pregnacare prenatal vitamins aren't helping my IBS at all so I think I'm gonna give them up. It probably doesn't make a great deal of difference but what worries me is how they build nutritional stores ready for pregnancy and decrease the chance of cleft palate etc so I don't want to miss out on that but the IBS constipates me on a good day let alone with taking them aswell (because remember I stopped for a while?) my IBS was much easier on me but now I'm literally so constipated and there's what looks like sticky yellow/beige coloured mucus in the hard stools! Sounds so stupid but it's actually exhausting me I've tried 2 different brands and they both do the same, what would you girls do?

 

[Kika7]

Oh no I haven't heard about Paris and oh you cancelled? :/ well, it's all swings and roundabouts and a new puppy it is and a sticky bean by then FX'ed

I would try fiber with probiotics for constipation (I use psyllium husk from holland and Barrett or Regucol again from holland and Barrett) and even if you stop the prenatals, do get folic acid, they are so small you won't even know you're taking them and see how it goes...

Then again our parents didn't take any prenatals right...may be eat lots of fruit and veg but don't risk not taking folic acid I've a few friends who lost their babies due to severe spinal bifida (and after nine months pregnancy and live birth, not medical reason termination)...horrible ...

 

[LoolaXx]

There has been shootings and bombs going off.. There are soldiers and police on the streets in the whole city and guarding the Eiffel tower and iconic places like that, Disney etc. Think I'll stay put :s

Yeah, the ones I use to take the seven seas brand, they were tiny too. Literally tiny! didn't even know if I had swallowed it half the time but these are huge and taste absolutely foul! And bless your friends, that's what I'm saying I know how much it helps lower the chances of spinal bifida and cleft palate so I think it's just worth putting up with it. To be honest if I eat a banana for breakfast it helps move everything along anyway and I do eat a lot of fruit (not so much veg). When I went to the doctors a couple of weeks ago she didn't really say much about he IBS as to what I could take or do, but I do know upping fibre is the first wise idea

 

[fluffet521]

I'm here, girls, I'm here! I was trying to get caught up on the thread before posting. Give me just a sec and I'll give you the updated details on me and Peanut!

 

[LoolaXx]

Kim!!!!!! YAY

Ok.. I definitely just had a couple tears at your new pic! Oh my!!!! PEANUT!

 

[fluffet521]

First of all, Louisa, you are so sweet to be concerned and continuing to check back for my update. Thank you, you sweet, sweet chica - I feel so loved! The reason I didn't post yesterday is because my boss came to me Tuesday afternoon and suggested I just take the day off yesterday! Obviously, I didn't turn that offer down! So after the appointment, I ran some errands and then went home to take a nap that afternoon. It was really nice having a day off in the middle of the week!

Tuesday night before the appointment, I had a scare - a smear of fresh, red blood on my toilet paper. I IMMEDIATELY started praying for Peanut's safety. The second wipe was pink, and even less with the third wipe, but I called my mom to get her advice. Shaun wasn't home and I was freaking out, as you can imagine. My mom said as long as it wasn't a lot of blood and I wasn't cramping/in pain, I should be fine and to lay down and/or prop my feet up. Every time I peed after that before going to bed, there was still pink tinge to the toilet paper, but I wasn't too worried since it wasn't getting heavier. The next morning, I had a tiny bit of brown on the toilet paper and haven't had anything since, thank God! So...on to the good stuff!

We got to hear Peanut's heartbeat again, it was so amazing. Heart rate was 159. I started crying (of course), but they were happy, relieved tears. Peanut was still measuring almost perfectly with my LMP, only a day behind, but they said they wouldn't change my due date because one day doesn't really make that much of a difference. Neck size is measuring normal for this gestational age, so Peanut shouldn't be at risk for Down's syndrome or anything like that, but the specialist gave me the option to have blood drawn for testing to see what my chances are of having a baby with Down's/Trisomy 18. We figured why not? It won't change our decision to have Peanut, but it will help us be more prepared in the long run if our child has special needs. Those results should be back next week, and if my blood shows I'm at risk, I can have CVS or amniocentesis, but I don't think we'll do those because there's a risk of miscarriage, and like I said, it wouldn't change our decision about having Peanut! The coolest parts about yesterday were: 1) hearing/seeing Peanut's heartbeat again 2) getting to see Peanut moving around in there. His/her little arms especially were so active! And one time, Peanut did this little wiggle with his/her back facing us (we saw the little spine!), it was so cute! 3) Seeing Peanut "wave" at us. At one point, we saw the clearest little skeletal hand go from head to belly. It was a perfect little hand with all 5 fingers, it took my breath away. 3) One time it looked like Peanut was chewing, we could see the little jaw moving, open and close! I asked about it and the sonographer said no, Peanut was swallowing amniotic fluid! I know babies do that in the womb, but I didn't know it'd be visible on the ultrasound! So yesterday was definitely a highlight of my life! I'm posting pics below, so let me know if they don't show up.

I've just made the announcement at work this morning, since we're pretty sure we're out of the thickest part of the woods, if you will. Everyone at work has been really receptive and excited, especially the ladies, which is so nice. My next door cubicle neighbor, who has an event planning/catering business on the side, is already planning my work baby shower!!! It's just so refreshing to get such positive reactions, especially after being bummed about my in-laws reactions. I guess I had subconciously prepared myself for low-key reactions because of my in-laws, but I'm over that now. I think you gals know what I'm saying, though, right? It's just nice when people do make a big deal, but I no longer expect a certain reaction, that's all.

OK, I have comments to make about previous posts (Kika, eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek, getting married in Vegas!! and Shara, what the hey with that lady using Royal??? and Louisa, I hope Saskia is doing better, bless her heart). I will try to get to them today, but it's been busy at work, so it may be tomorrow, as I have a hair appointment this afternoon. It has taken me hours to get this post posted this morning, that's why I took a sec from this one and did the quick post!

Lots of love to you all! xoxo

 

[HopingCarter]

Yaaayy KIM! Peanut looking good!!!

 

[tag74]

Yay Kim....peanut is looking awesome! I remember the Ultrasound days so well and having very similar feelings!!

And Kika....yee haw!!! So glad Vegas is booked!!! How exciting!

 

[Kika7]

Kim! So happy for you and peanut and for the positive responce from work people

I couldn't sleep with excitement last night, I just could fall asleep so today is a stay in bed and nap day *yawn*

Hugs

 

[LoolaXx]

I just read that with the biggest smile on my face ever! That has made my entire day, week.. Ah!! beautiful STRONG baby peanut!!!

 

[LoolaXx]

Guys, could you help me think of a cute name? I'm getting my chocolate lab puppy Friday next week!! super excited but I don't wanna be responsible for the name as I will never be able to decide just 1! I don't know if were gonna pick a girl or boy but he/she will be getting 'done' either way.. But I thought of so far..

Amber, Skye, Grace, Chloe, Bella
And
Bentley or Cody for a boy?

Goodness if I'm finding it so hard to name a puppy what am I gonna be like with a baby?!

 

[LoolaXx]

Oh, and Sofia my niece is adamant we get a girl and call her Elsa!

 

[tag74]

I had a female pet named Chloe (LOVE) and male chesapeake bay retriever we called Gus. But I love Cody too!

how exciting!

 

[LoolaXx]

I love Chloe too! We already have a chihuahua x bichon (chichon) called Bailey who we rescued from the road side at 6 weeks old .. But he needs a little friend

 

[Kika7]

Good morning ladies, how's everyone doing

Still no AF here im so mad and I do not want it to get me in Vegas... I was supposed to ovulate in Vegas and make babies and now I'll be changing tampons hope it comes today...

Oh for a puppy I like Elsa too a friend of mine has a boxer Elsa and that was 25 years ago long long long before Frozen

I don't have male puppy names so get an Elsa kids would go mad about her... and her name and your niece woukd love it too

 

[Kika7]

Btw I spoke to a good friend yday she's one who's into positive thinking homeopathy and stuff and she said I should visualize my baby every day and call my baby and tell my baby to come to me already...

She's a friend who lives abroad and we don't talk much and i told her I know about the visualizing techniques and calling the baby that's why I've even thought of names and call my babies by names. Then we talked about may be i should focus on the first baby that way the energy is concentrated and not just babies in general but this particular first baby of mine that ive been waiting for so long. And I said well but is it a boy or a girl? And she said deep inside you know what it is...look deep inside... And then a few minutes after we hang up she texted me ...a boy

That was so weird cause I kinda had the same feeling but then again I don't really want to think it would be one or the other cause then I could be shocked at first if I called my Anthony but instead Antonia arrived

 

[Kika7]

I like Amber for a baby girl name

 

[HopingCarter]

Good Morning ladies!!!

Ooooooh Kim! 13 weeks today. You're a PEACH!! Or Peanut's a peach I should say . So exciting seeing you second Tri!!! Can't wait til I'm a fruit lol, but by that time Peanut by just be here already lol.

FXd AF don't find you in Vegas Kika. I'm so happy for your marriage though. It's such a beautiful thing isn't it? I know you've been through it before already but it's still got to be just as exciting the second time around knowing you're marrying the TRUE love of your life this time, right?

How is everyone else this morning?

 

[HopingCarter]

Louisa I don't know why but Skye just sticks out with me. I really love that name choice. I mean the others are pretty too, but Skye, or Elsa for a girl, gets my vote. Then again, I don't really know about how to name a puppy though seeing as though I've had only one puppy in my life. A male named Brownie, which i don't even know what breed he was lol, that's how long ago it's been.

 

[Kika7]

I like brownie for a male puppy!! I actually love it for a breon lab it will be cute

I don't know what's with me and girls names though but I suddenly thought of June or July for a baby girl I woukd have to choose Christian orthodox names though so not even my beloved Olivia ...but who knows im focusing on Anthony now