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

[yazzy]

Morning girls,

zephyr so glad your scan went well...I thought they normally take that long, my scan was about 40 mins or just over aswell but baby was wiggling around everywhere lol. Really good weights of your babies too....glad you are doing well.

How is everyone else?

Vaurissa - hmmm thinking of names, I was a bit stuck on girls names - I like different unusual names but OH isn't that keen. We now have 1 girls name and 1 boys name.

Today I got up and my lower back/pelvis was really stiff and achey, not sure if it is just me stretching and growing but my sciatica is starting up again aswell. Baby was wiggling around loads last night and my friend could see my stomach moving under my thick clothes lol! Oh i've been getting those funny bum kicks too lol!

Hope you are all well

 

[wavescrash]

Finally reached double digits! Only 99 days until my due date

 

[yazzy]

Oooh that means me to Waves as i'm due the same day as you yay!!! Wow double digits!

 

[wavescrash]

Hahah yes it does, congrats Yazzy!

So strange to think we've finally gotten to this point.

 

[kwood]

Hi Ladies - Hope all are doing well. Just a quick post to say I can't believe I'm in 3rd trimester already...only 3 months to go...

 

[Ems77]

Saw this on my FB today, thought you all would appreciate it.

 

[anti]

Hi all... Just to let you all know I've been enjoying being at home. OH has has troubles at work and has now left but has a new job to start next week so got loads happening. Midwife appointment tomorrow!! . Glad to hear you are all doing well.

 

[anti]

Vaurissa that is awesome!! I just showed OH and he really didn't get it. Sigh*

 

[Ems77]

haha yes,its of his face, side on facing upwards. The picture she took was a bit blurred so his nose doesn't look all button like, like what it did in the scan.

I see it now!! Much better, very cute! I was seeing some sort of janky straight on face looking thing, and I didn't think that could be right. DD#1's middle name is Lynn. That goes well with a first name ending in A.

 

[RUBY2122]

How did everyone decide when to start maternity? I'm due 31st May, so still have a little while until I hand in my official maternity notice, but I have no idea when I should start it! Its all so confusing! I'm a waitress/door host, so am on my feet the whole time at work, but seem to be doing ok so far.
I've been getting really bad pains during the night, and first thing in the morning, in my pelvis and hips. It hurts most when I roll over, and when I go to get up. Not sure if its where my bump stretches down to the bed? I think I need to invest in a maternity pillow if anyone can recommend one? The cheaper the better really!
I've also noticed a very definite waddle! Not sure why, but I can't really remember how I used to walk!
Am looking forward to next Friday, when we finally get to hear our babies heartbeat! Any advice on what should happen at your 24week appointment? As so far none of my midwife appointments have been particularly informative! They just seem to do what they need to do and then send us on our way again!

Hello!

I am suffering with similar pain, right in my groin and worst when I roll over or get up, if you get any recomendations on maternity pillow I am interested too!! My waddle has been there for ages... most odd as I am not huge bump wise, think it is just stiffness in the pelvic area. Saw my midwife at 25 wks of Friday... blood pressure, blood results, pee dip, baby's heart rate and she felt my bump to see how high it is.

 

[rjsmam]

hey all.....

vaurissa - love that pic - soo true!

excited for all you girls making the double digits! can't believe how far we all are - will soon be baby pics to share

had a mega day at work, dh fetched me some food at lunch time & I slogged all day - left the office really late & then stuck in grid locked traffic - grr.. so now am feeling huge & uncomfy. got that feeling that jnr is really high under my ribs again & have indigestion... sob. it worries me a bit to feel so uncomfy with so many wks to go... but maybe is just after such a hard day..... my size worries me too - please don't let me get too much bigger!

the bath is calling me!

x

 

[Ems77]

left the office really late & then stuck in grid locked traffic - grr..

You have that over there too eh? Took me over an hour to get to work this morning (a 25 minute drive) I was pissed!

 

[rjsmam]

yep! roadworks coupled with a minor RTA blocking the motorway added to my existing grumpathon! poor dh got whinged at a fair bit today too (we work for same firm so can instant msg) ooooops

 

[wavescrash]

I woke up at 9am on Sunday to start making the peanut butter blossom cookies I had wanted to make. Rushed to get ready and had intentions of getting to the hotel where the shower was being held at noon. Yeah, that didn't happen. I got there about 12:30 and my sister & co-worker had gotten there only minutes before. We rushed to unload the cars & get everything set up and people started to arrive. There were a few who RSVP'd but didn't show.

We ate some food and just hung out for a bit. They all signed in on this sign-in poster my sister got for us and made guesses as to when the baby will be born. We played several games and had a lot of laughs. They had to guess how big my belly was with yarn and almost every single person guessed wayyyyyy too big. We all had a great laugh over that. I'm just glad I look as big as I feel. The only two people to get ANYWHERE near the right size ended up in a tie so they flipped a coin for the winner. We ate cake, I opened my gifts, visited some more as everyone started to head out. Two of my co-workers brought their daughters so we had a kid's table with crafts & coloring books.

I will say (and I don't want to sound greedy) that I was a bit upset after opening the gifts. We realized not a single person gifted any diapers. Normally that's all you get. At Autumn's baby shower I had enough diapers to last me 3 months. A friend once got enough to last her SIX months. I didn't get a single pack. That's fine, I'm excited over what I did get, we just have to spend a lot on diapers and wipes now. Oh well.

I'm only including one picture of some of the gifts I got. The rest were mostly clothes and some random things.

We still need tons more diapers, wipes & bottles, the Diaper Genie, my breast pump, swing, boppy pillow & baby monitor set. So much to get still but luckily we have plenty of time

 

[future_numan]

Waves, what a lovely cake !!
I don't know why ppl on't gift diapers as much as they used too.


I can hardly beleive I am a few days away from 3rd tri
I am finding that lil' man is riding high ( helps that he likes to snuggle with his friend placenta who is at the top) so pressure hasn't been bad, but my problem seems to be hemmroids
I watch my diet and try not to strain when going to the bathroom.. yet those nasty things just won't go away.
Last Saturday I was in agony, does anyone have any suggestions ?

 

[zephyr]

Yazzy - nahh mine was a second growth scan which would of been a lot quicker but because they missed the spine and face at the 20 week scan they had to try and get those this time also which is why it took so long. I guess it depends on if the babies are co operating on that day or not.

Future numan - I'm sorry I have no suggestions I hope you find something that helps though.

Vaurissa - love the pic and the name too! I think I may just wing it and see what she looks like before I pick a middle name, either that or something will pop out at me one day soon I hope.
How is your name hunting going?

Today I ate burgers and now I feel bad. haha. I ate candy too, but I have been so good lately just today was super hard to not have anything naughty.

I also had a mad dash to find some swan plants for my daughters monarch catterpillars. They ate through 6 huge plants (3 of which I keep inside so the butterflies cant lay eggs on them) We have about 20 catterpillars left almost ready to pupate soon so they needed food and luckily one place wasnt sold out!!

 

[wavescrash]

Waves, what a lovely cake !!
I don't know why ppl on't gift diapers as much as they used too.

Thanks! I know, it was so strange.

I have no advice for you, however, because my little one hangs out way down low.

 

[sharon0302]

Waves, what a lovely cake !!
I don't know why ppl on't gift diapers as much as they used too.


I can hardly beleive I am a few days away from 3rd tri
I am finding that lil' man is riding high ( helps that he likes to snuggle with his friend placenta who is at the top) so pressure hasn't been bad, but my problem seems to be hemmroids
I watch my diet and try not to strain when going to the bathroom.. yet those nasty things just won't go away.
Last Saturday I was in agony, does anyone have any suggestions ?

First time round I suffered terribly! This time so far so good- beat constipation which was a big factor last time by eating baked beans couple of times a week- all the fruit and veg in world wasn't helping. One thing would be suppository like Anusol which is safe in pregnancy, they have creams etc but the suppository gives only true relief you just have to turn off ick factor in your head!

 

[bumpin2012]

FN: Colase. Its a stool softener, that helps prevent constipation... and try a cool sitz bath (basically, put your tush in cool water) it can help the little buggers constrict, it will only be temp relief, but you might find it helpful... There really isn'y much you can do to get rid of them, unfortunately..

Waves, you shower looks like it was lovely! All the showers I have been to, diapers have not been a featured gift...mostly clothing, blankets and bath stuff.

 

[hoping29]

I wanted to know what peoples thoughts were on water births. The idea of one sounds lovely to me but I also have a few worries about safety etc. Just would be good to get peoples views.