May 2012 babies - so far 8 yellow, 22 blue, 21 pink!

[yazzy]

Waves...I had a smiliar thing with the pains yesterday. I know baby has been head down since about 19 weeks but I was thinking yesterday he/she was a bit lower because I couldn't stop running to the loo for a wee, had lots of pelvic soreness and just overall being really uncomfortable...so far today though I am ok so not sure what is going on!

Rjsmam - hope you have a lovely weekend away, enjoy every minute!

Hi Anti!

I'm off to have a trial run on my hair for my wedding this morning, got antenatal at lunchtime and going to pick up my wedding dress this afternoon then tonight i'm off for a meal to celebrate my best friends birthday, engagement! and the start of my hen do which is tomorrow

 

[anti]

You've got a busy one yazzy!! Enjoy it! I can barely move today. Don't know if it sciatica or something else but it hurts so much!!!! hoping it gets better soon. I'm getting really excited now to meet my baby.... I'm sure everyone else is as well... I'm still enjoying being pregnant but this week has been horrible with having a cold and the pain as well... Just want it to all go away so I can enjoy the last few weeks before baby is here.

 

[RBurnett]

Yazzy - have a lovely hun weekend.

I cant wait to finish and enjoy the weekend, im having a nice weekend of doing nothing as next weekend im busy with OH go karting for his b.day, meal for my friends birthday and then the baby shower on Sunday

I went to visit my friend last night, her baby girl called Lyra is 2 weeks old and is gorgeous. I forgot how tiny newborns are. My baby kept kicking while I was holding her, think he got jelous lol! My friend had a section cos baby was breeched and she looked good, and back to her normal slim self...cow lol!

The weather is lovely but i do get too hot sometimes, thank god i wont be pregnant over the summer.

 

[anti]

So my SIL has announced her baby's name. Dylan... Really happy for them but I'd picked out Dillon for us if we had a boy... Guess that's what happens when you don't share name ideas. Back to the drawing board.

 

[wavescrash]

waves - thats so scary! and exciting maybe she will come on time or a little bit earlier then? that would be good cos going over woudl suck if you are already experiencing that pelvic pressure and pains. I hope she doesn't come too early though!

Well last night I thought I was going into labour and panicked a bit! Silly me. I had contractions every 7 - 10 minutes for about an hour and some of them started getting quite painful so I got up and went to the bathroom and then took some pain relief and went to bed to lay down and see if the laying down helped and sure enough it went away Had some more again today like last night but I change what I am doing and it seems to go away again. I keep thinking how on earth am I gunna know cos it really does feel like the start of labour only it stops! Its waaaay to early anyways, I just want to get to 34 35 weeks and then I wont be so panicky about it all.
I hope I still get May babies, 1st of May!! At this rate it aint looking likely though. They are just not allowed to come on the 20th of April

To add to it all, I had sudden ankle/leg/foot swelling last night. I'd been off my feet all day so it really had me worried but after a decent night's sleep, it seems to have gone away. No idea what's going on or when she'll be trying to make her exit but as long as I get to full-term, I'm ok with it. I just wish I were at full-term already haha. Crazy about the contractions though!!! Stay put babies!!

Waves...I had a smiliar thing with the pains yesterday. I know baby has been head down since about 19 weeks but I was thinking yesterday he/she was a bit lower because I couldn't stop running to the loo for a wee, had lots of pelvic soreness and just overall being really uncomfortable...so far today though I am ok so not sure what is going on!

Yeah, I had the pains 2 nights ago and yesterday wasn't AS bad but then by the end of the day, I had leg/foot/ankle swelling out of nowhere even though I'd been off my feet nearly all day. That went down this morning but I feel like she's still really low. These babies really do like to drive us crazy!

 

[wavescrash]

So my SIL has announced her baby's name. Dylan... Really happy for them but I'd picked out Dillon for us if we had a boy... Guess that's what happens when you don't share name ideas. Back to the drawing board.

Forgot to multi-quote this --- that's a shame Hope you guys are able to come up with something else you like just as much.


Tomorrow we're going to try another maternity photo shoot and hope my daughter is a bit more cooperative. It's supposed to rain today which means the ground will be all muddy for outdoor shots tomorrow which really bums me out but hopefully we can still find a useable outdoor location. I don't want all my pictures in front of a backdrop.

 

[RBurnett]

We have not shared our babies name but Im the next out of friends of have a baby so thats a gud thing. I would cry if someone had taken my babies name

Waves I hope your next shoot is gud, does your mum take the photos?

 

[wavescrash]

Yeah my Mom does it for me.

 

[luci and bump]

Wavescrash- I love the feet one it would look lovely blown up onto a canvas on your wall

Yazzy, sounds like you have a very exciting weekend ahead of you!!

I had a bit of a up and down day. Went to my OH's house to collect some clothes for him, as have booked us into a hotel for 2 nights when he gets back from Thailand, and don't want him to be cold or stinky! His friend came out to start his car, whilst I got the baby clothes out of the car. Then, I locked the car door so we could carry the bags back to my car. Then Joe said he'd best get back before someone stole my OH's car. Thats when I realised the keys were in the ignition, and I'd locked the door! Luckily I know a mechanic, who came and saved the day! Managed to prise the door open enough to get a metal rod through to open the window and unlock the car. Probably my most embarrassing pregnant moment so far haha.

Then I found out we had to dress "sporty" for work tonight, to raise money for sports relief. So I managed to squeeze myself into a pair of my old cheer shorts, and found a t-shirt long enough to not expose any flesh when I moved. dug out an old cheer bow and set off for work. Got there, and was told they didn't need me anymore!
So my housemate and I arranged to spend the night together, as we haven't hung out in ages, and she's been feeling a bit down recently, since finding out her boyfriend had cheated on her with his ex, who is also my housemates cousin!
I get home, and she is getting ready to go to town with another of my housemates! Was a bit annoyed about it, but figured I'd watch some TV and get an early night, as I was worken up early this morning.
I spoke to her before she went, as I knew her ex would be in town tonight, as its his birthday today. She is the sort of person who uses sex to feel loved, and falls into bed with people without hours of meeting them. One weekend she went out three nights in a row, and brought a different man home each night! Including the best man of a wedding she went to! So I said, that as she was upset about them splitting up, that she should take some time out, and feel happier on her own before getting with anyone else. Especially as she told me she hadn't been using protection with her ex, and isn't on the pill! According to her, she'd be ok, because he always pulled out.
So I went up to bed, was sound asleep, and have just been woken up by possibly THE loudest sex I have ever heard! It was vile!!! It literally lasted about 30 minutes of moaning and screaming and the bed banging against my wall. I assumed she had brought yet another stranger home with her, but no. Her ex is here again!
I know it isnt easy when you care about someone, but if they're going to cheat on you with your own family, then you must be pretty stupid to take them back!! He is a horrible man! He asked her not to tell her family about them, because him and his ex were still "friends" apparently, and he didn't want that to become awkward.
I think she's a mug!! Not sure how much of my anger is through being woken up, and how much of it is how little respect she has for herself, and for our advice!! He wouldn't even hold hands with her walking through town incase someone saw them!
I don't think I'll be able to bite my tongue next time she asks for my opinion or advice! I really cannot wait to move out!!! Can't wait for it to be just me, my OH, and one of our friends!

Sorry about the rant, am just so, so pissed off!!!!

 

[zephyr]

My baby name has been taken by a friend too but I dont care I'm still naming her Aria Found out yesterday, they asked what name we had picked out and I told her and she was like omg thats what we picked. We hadn't spoken for a few months so I'm not fussed. I figured its such a beautiful name and my hearts been set on it since the moment I saw it. No way I am changing it even if 10 friends called their babies it.
One of my best friends and I when I moved away 11 years ago we both had a daughter each and when I moved back to my hometown got back in touch and he had named his daughter Rose as well!!! His is 2 years younger I think so I got in first haha! but its actually pretty cool now we refer to them as 'the roses' and its always 'my Rose or your Rose' and they are really good friends now, so same names do work out.

Waves sorry to hear about your pains and foot swellings! I have been getting these contractions every evening now for an hour or two, but they go away. Here's hoping in 4 weeks time they end up being the real thing!

Today is such a stinky day! I am stuck at home all by myself cos my mum when she moved to oz put her house on the market and it sold and today we have a new couch (from mums house) being dropped off but they were very vague about when this will be happening so I have had to have someone home all day long but we had a kids birthday party to go to and sadly I had to stay home while OH took the kids and I am sad cos I miss out on cake, but I want this couch so badly I dont wanna miss the delivery! Its a nice couch and it has to be today else its going to be put into storage.

Anyways I am just totally bummed that I miss out on birthday cake. Thats so sad aye, dont care about the party or anything else.......just the cake. Oh I am so pregnant!
Oh and whats worse is I snuck out with my girls this morning to do our easter shopping and brought all our easter eggs and so now.....I'm home alone......craving chocolate.....and I am surrounded by chocolate yummy eggs and I am trying so hard not to eat them! That would be a really bad mum moment. Also I gave OH the lecture this morning about how hes not to eat any early this year cos I'm not buying anymore....I would never hear the end of it if I touch a single one! ohhh this is bad lol

 

[zephyr]

luci - sorry about your day/night and I dont blame ya about your friend. Love makes us do some stupid things but that's a bit far. He will just keep using her as long as she lets him but unfortunately some people cannot see this for themselves. Its really frustrating and really sad to watch but there's not a lot we can do. He really sounds like a pig. When are you moving out? I bet you can't wait!!

 

[luci and bump]

I move in to our new flat May 25th so still a long time yet
They kept me up until 3am last night!! And then woke me up at 7am this morning with more sex noises! I'm so pissed off!! I can "almost" understand that last night she was drunk, but to carry it on this morning, when people are trying to sleep?! I need to get up and have breakfast, but I can hear her crashing around like a bear with a bad head and I know I'll snap at her. Surprise surprise the man has already left!
Heard her talking to another of our housemates, she's going out again tonight!! Wish my OH didn't have his friend staying in his flat whilst he's away! I could have gone and slept there!!

On the plus side, my OH gets back 10pm on Wednesday I literally cannot wait I've missed him so, so much! I've warned him, he best enjoy his last few days, because he is never, ever going again!! Have booked us into a nice hotel for 2 nights as a surprise And we're gonna spend two days, just the two of us, before we both start working our bums off to move house!
Do you think it would be really lame to make a welcome home banner?

 

[anti]

Luci I'm so glad your OH is gonna be back so soon!!! you must be so so excited! Hope he likes the surprise hotel as well... You're so thoughtful!

I've been getting some really painful cramps at the top of my bump today and last night... Will just keep an eye on it and see how it goes. It's such a gorgeous day today and I can't go do anything coz OH is at work and he's left his son here with me. gonna take the dogs out in a bit though for a little walk.

This week is gonna be a bit busy for me... Excited! Midwife on Thursday, scan on Friday and baby shower on Saturday. getting all excited now... Still waiting for my nursery furniture though... Could still take 3 weeks!!

 

[wavescrash]

Wavescrash- I love the feet one it would look lovely blown up onto a canvas on your wall

Thanks! I was thinking of doing something like that with it

Sorry to hear about your roommate. That's always a pet peeve of mine. I've had noisy roommates in the past when it came to the bedroom. I would bang on the wall, yell at them to keep it down or throw things at their door. Make them feel uncomfortable since they made me feel uncomfortable. It's my least favorite part about living with other people.

Yay for your OH coming home so soon. Have fun at your hotel stay

Waves sorry to hear about your pains and foot swellings! I have been getting these contractions every evening now for an hour or two, but they go away. Here's hoping in 4 weeks time they end up being the real thing!

Thanks. It's bound to happen though so I guess I'll just deal with it haha. I can't imagine having contractions regularly like you've been! Hopefully it settles down for you a little bit.



Attempting another photo shoot today and then have my oldest staying the night. We're going to make some rainbow-colored sugar cookies so fingers crossed they both turn out well haha.

 

[zephyr]

Thanks I hope so too! I know I am still early but 34 weeks is only a week away! well less than that and that was my goal.....relax once I reach 34 weeks. Then its only another 2 more weeks after that till 36 weeks and we have been told to expect them any time after then. I cannot believe in 3 weeks time I will be in that stage where they could come any second. I am so excited but freaking out!! I'm trying to arrange everything.
I feel like there's so much to do and I am going to be caught off guard! I hope not

I managed to leave the easter eggs alone yesterday OH went and brought me a big choc bikkie icecream when he got home. yuuuummmm and chocolate milk
I got my couches too! I am so happy They look wonderful.

Today OH starts work later so I snuck in a sleep in but got woken up to BOTH babies trying to fight my ribs for more space. So it was on both sides of me.
They do it one at a time usually I'll get woken up after about an hour of sleep sometimes less cos one twin wants me to roll over to the other side cos its having a mad spazz on my ribs.....so I do and then the same happens with the other one so I'm forever rolling over. Anyways the pain on both sides was enough to get me out of bed.

 

[frangi33]

Hey Zephyr sounds like your twins are kickin up a storm - you must have the patience of a saint! I know when my LO starts getting over active it really starts to hurt!

Had mw app yest she said baby was still head down facing my left side with hands and feet kicking out to the left which made sense to me, my fundal height has shot up and she said if it carries on she will arrange a growth scan - however we discovered the answer today when we went for our 4d scan - babies legs are measuring 34 weeks in length but baby is only 31+5 so she's going to be very tall!

Scan was lovely although shots were pretty poor due to baby snuggling into my bladder - she spend the entire scan sucking her middle finger - we had to apologise to the sonographer for our little girls conduct! See piccies below in the other she's pretending to be a rapper

 

[yazzy]

Gorgeous pics of your little girl Frangi! And looks like you are going to have one with long legs!!

Anti hope your cramps ease up soon, its probably just stretching and growing, I know i've grown a lot in the last couple weeks.

I had my hen do yesterday...a tame affair as being 33 weeks pregnants allows! It was a surprise and we went to a health spa, had a swim in the pool, time to chill and a precriptive manicure so had my hands all massaged before getting my nails done, we then had a very sophisticated afternoon tea....hee hee at least I can say I was sophisticated once in my life lol! It was sooo lovely of my friend to organise and she did really well. So now it is countdown....5 weeks until the wedding!!!

 

[frangi33]

Ah yazzy thats exactly what I'm doing for my hen do in May - we're having a vintage tea party after a day at the spa, its a joint hen with my friend who's getting married the weekend after me.

Did you find you could do much in the spa? I'm thinking of opting for their pregnancy package.

 

[yazzy]

frangi I couldn't use the steam, sauna and tropicana rooms and was quite limited on treatments I think but a manicure was lovely and it was really nice to just chill so very enjoyable

 

[zephyr]

Frangi - they don't seem to kick all that much partly because I just don't think there is much room in there to do so but the do stretch alot and try to wiggle and get more room. Sometimes I'll get hard jabs to the ribs but mostly its just pressure where they are stretching or pushing on them. As soon as I roll over to the other side the one doing it wriggles and it stops.

I had pretty much no sleep last night I am exhausted!!! My daughter woke up crying and couldn't sleep cos she was sore, growing pains and bad dream and that woke my son up. So here I was at 2am still awake! I got up every hour to pee after that and OH let me sleep till 7:30am where I had to get up and make school lunches etc.
When I got up at 6am last I felt like I blinked my eyes and it was 7:30 already Anyways ohhhh so tired!
Its days like this all I can think about is a nice cup of coffee! but I have gone this long without would be a shame to ruin that now so had a hot chocolate instead.......doesn't quite have the same effect though