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

[Ems77]

I've had nausea throughout and it SUCKS!! I was given a prescription med, which helps a lot.

I think we have decided on a name. Course we do have three months to go, so it is always subject to change. LOL

Emery Lee-Ann

Emery is for my last name because I am the last one.
Lee is my middle name and my mother's middle name
Ann is my mother in law's middle name, my aunt's middle name and my step-mom's middle name.

 

[RBurnett]

Aww how exciting. Bet she cant wait to be a big sister, she love having two homes to go between .

God im bored atm, i want to be 27 weeks so i can try and gets things going, start looking out for labout pains etc. Atm not much happening! I got My hospital tour and class coming up and the scan to see if i need c section or not but i just want him in my arms now and see what he looks like and to have him staring at me x

 

[rjsmam]

fab pic vaurissa - so very sweet! i love the name choice too & very special to have those connections

have had another mega hard day at work - so stressful - am away to soak in tub & try let it all go...... i woke at 4.30am last night to go to the loo then couldn't get back to sleep so eventually got up about 5ish to make toast & raspberry jam. i took it upstairs and tripped on the stairs & the toast landed & cascaded down our cream carpet! a frantic clean up operation (dh is a neat freak) meant i was wide awake then lol. thankfully i have the next 2 days off as annual leave as it's half term here.

Luci, hope things are as ok as they can be x


x

 

[zephyr]

Yeah nausea here too and throwing up almost every morning.......but then that never really stopped for me so nothing new

Vaurissa - aww, I asked for nausea meds to help with mine and I was told to suck it up. Even when I was vomiting 5 or 6 times a day and not holding down anything but water I was told no Its down to once a day now, sometimes I'm lucky and catch a break for a day or two.

OH SHAVED!! I couldn't believe it lol

We are having some issues with the MIL again. She wants us to get married in May when they come up and have offered to pay and arrange everything. Of course it would be small, nothing flashy but the first idea was we just go to the registry office and then in a few years time have a proper renewal of vows then with a proper wedding, but when I said okay sure lets do it the MIL and OH's nana picked out a date want to make it bigger, invite lots of people, get a dress, get a photographer and I'm like woooooah settle down thats not what I agreed to!!
I mean I probably would of only just of given birth a couple of weeks prior, maybe even a week (they reckon the 12th of May would be best)
I know they mean well and all and OH loves the idea and I do too but part of me hates that it has gone from a simple office wedding then dinner afterwards to some all out invite everyone we know thing.

Am I silly for even feeling that way? Should I just go for it and be thankful? I dont even know why I feel pissed about it. Kinda like the same thing with the MIL sending lots of baby stuff, I was really angry about it but now I am glad she did it!

 

[Ems77]

OH SHAVED!! I couldn't believe it lol

Am I silly for even feeling that way? Should I just go for it and be thankful? I dont even know why I feel pissed about it. Kinda like the same thing with the MIL sending lots of baby stuff, I was really angry about it but now I am glad she did it!

No, no, no and NO!!! There are so many things wrong with that!! WTH is wrong with her/them????

Ok, so,
1. You're going to still be sore from delivery, whether it's an episiotomy(spelling?) a tear or c-section incision.
2. You're going to be freaking exhausted... twins are twice the work, it's not rocket science!!
3. It is downright dangerous to have them around that many people that early. Their immune systems will not be up to par and if they get sick, it can be fatal...

Seriously... a few cards short?? Come on! We are missing his cousin's wedding because we are not going to have our baby around that many people, and we may be exhausted, and it's not even OUR wedding... damn!

I just can't get over it... Ok, rant over...

 

[wavescrash]

So we called the apartment complex we're moving into to arrange for a day to come pick up the keys and it looks like we get to move in Feb 28th which is a couple of days sooner meaning only 13 days until moving day!

Zephyr - YAY for him shaving! As far as the wedding goes, I'm not sure how I'd feel about it if I were in your shoes :/

 

[zephyr]

Well that's what I thought, I understand the whole wanting us to get married etc, we want to also its just been a money issue thats stopped that really, we have had more important things to put money on and it wasn't a priority for us. But going from something so small to something I never was okay with all in a matter of a half a day was crazy!

I want to do the big thing at a later date when we have time to plan and arrange and ya know, make it perfect.
I hope they understand and I am glad I am not wrong in feeling the way I do. I can imagine how the photos would look especially if I had only just given birth! I would probably look tired and miserable!
I'mma stick to my guns then and say yes to the registry office with the people I listed before or not at all. OH understands, hes very excited about it all and he would prefer the bigger one but understands its not very good timing for it and is happy with whatever I decide.

Oh and yeah seriously, the MIL is nice but shes one overbearing woman! shes one of a kind hippy like almost who marches to her own beat and just expects everyone would want to jump along for the ride.
I honestly have no idea what their deal is, but all this getting carried away nonsense just had me so pissed off about it but then I felt bad about feeling pissed off.

On another note just to add to the conversation earlier about the nausea meds and throwing up....I got a call from my midwife and I passed my GT test well within normal limits!! BUT my iron is dreadfully low *sighs* I knew....just knew this would be the case. It has happened every pregnancy and I tried my best to avoid it this time round but was not successful.
I have been todl that even if my pills make me sick I need to take them and that theres no nausea meds she will prescribe me and that because I am leaving her care to go to the hospital in a week or so maybe they will prescribe me something then but I need to start taking my iron more than I am now.....which means I'm probably going to be sick a whole heap more *cries*

Though now I know why I have been so tired.

 

[Ems77]

Grrrr... ask them specifically about promethazine. Actually, don't ask, phrase it like this:

If I am going to be required to take iron pills, which will make me sicker than I already am, I am going to need you to prescribe me some promethazine.

I don't ask doctors much of anything anymore, I just tell them what they are going to do for me. LOL. I refused the diabetes testing because I knew the cola would make me sick. They instead pricked my finger for blood and found out... wait for it, oh, what do you know, my blood sugar is normal.

They make pregnancy a lot more complicated than it has to be these days. I went through both of my last pregnancies not taking prenatals and skipped quite a few prenatal appts... guess what... very healthy babies!! We have been doing this for centuries without all this crap, give me a break!

To be honest, if it was me, and I was that sick, I wouldn't take the iron and just stick to my prenatals for the extra iron. But I'm not a doctor and you should only take that 'advise' with a grain of salt lol.

 

[sharon0302]

Grrrr... ask them specifically about promethazine. Actually, don't ask, phrase it like this:

If I am going to be required to take iron pills, which will make me sicker than I already am, I am going to need you to prescribe me some promethazine.

I don't ask doctors much of anything anymore, I just tell them what they are going to do for me. LOL. I refused the diabetes testing because I knew the cola would make me sick. They instead pricked my finger for blood and found out... wait for it, oh, what do you know, my blood sugar is normal.

They make pregnancy a lot more complicated than it has to be these days. I went through both of my last pregnancies not taking prenatals and skipped quite a few prenatal appts... guess what... very healthy babies!! We have been doing this for centuries without all this crap, give me a break!

To be honest, if it was me, and I was that sick, I wouldn't take the iron and just stick to my prenatals for the extra iron. But I'm not a doctor and you should only take that 'advise' with a grain of salt lol.

Hee Hee! I really wouldn't want to get on your wrong side today!

 

[anti]

Hope all you ladies are doing well! I have my 28 week appointment this afternoon. See if baby is still measuring big! I've been so tired these last few days as well, so glad I'm not at work anymore! Sorting out my mat allowance claim today as well...

Any uk ladies going to the baby show next weekend? I'm going on the Friday and starting to look forward to it now.

 

[RBurnett]

Im not going to a baby shower but i have mine booked for the 1st April! Soo excited

 

[yazzy]

Good luck at your appointment Anti...I wouldn't worry about the measurements they do, they seem pretty inaccurate of getting the size of bubs...I think a scan gives you a better idea but even then they can be well over a lb out.

I'm not going to a baby show so please let us know what you get...I bet you'll get loads of freebies!

I need to go and order the mattress for the cot and pick up a couple more little bits when I get paid next week, i've actually put a list together for what we need and we have all the main things luckily

 

[anti]

When is everyone packing hospital bags?! I feel like I should do it soon but it's gonna make it all seem more real!!!

 

[bumpin2012]

Anti: I made the list, but im leaving it until about 35 weeks to pack.

 

[anti]

Bumpin-what's on your list if you don't mind me asking?! I have no idea where to start!!

 

[bumpin2012]

well I think my list is going to be different that what you will need, but here it is:

Mom
Clothing:
PJs
Robe
Slippers
Socks
at least 3 pairs of underwear that can be tossed
Fresh clothes for going home
Bikini top

Toiletries bag:
Lip balm
24 Maternity pads
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Makeup basics
Shampoo/conditioner/soap/deodorant
Hair ties

Breastfeeding:
Breastfeeding Pillow
12 Breast pads
2 Nursing bras
Nipple Cream

Extras:
Numbers on a separate piece of paper incase of mobile problems
Books/Magazines
Spare loose change
Own Pillow
Watch
Pen/paper

Dad
2 T.shirts
fresh socks & pants
Toiletries bag
Hand towel
Camera (+ new battery if digital)
Change in a money bag for drinks machines etc

Baby
Car seat
2 Onsies
2 sleepers
Blanket
24-36 Diapers
Diaper cream (Vaseline, Zincofax, Penaten
Going home outfit
Hat
Soother
Nail Clippers

If you go to the third tri forum, there is a sticky with other suggestions, some may be more relveant for you being in the UK.

 

[RBurnett]

All i need to buy is a matteress but there are so many to choose from!

 

[luci and bump]

Just thought I'd swing by and let everyone know how I am I'm doing ok, it still feels a bit like it hasn't happened. His funeral has been arranged for the 24th, which gives relatives in Scotland time to come down if they want to.
My OH point blank refused to not be here for the funeral. We tried to get it arranged for tomorrow, but the crematorium was fully booked. He's managed to change his flights, but it has put a bit of a spanner in the works. He's flying out a week later, then flying to Thailand the same day as before, so he misses a week in Hong Kong But he's managed to extend his Thailand stay by a week, so he'll still be gone for a whole month I'm glad he'll be here for the funeral, but I feel guilty that its cost him £330 His insurance wouldn't cover it, because my Dad was already sick when he booked the trip. Which is a load of bullshit, because my dad has been seriously ill for 4 years!!!
Will be hard saying goodbye to him so soon after the funeral, but at least he'll be here for it I guess, and its better that it happened before he went, as it could easily have happened when he was already away.
We also found out that the hospital had decided his dialysis wasn't working, so there were going to stop his treatment, and would have had 6-8 days to live. So at least this way it was his decision when he went, and he wasn't scared. He just went to sleep and didn't wake up again

I had a bit of a scare on Valentines day too Possible TMI!!
OH and I had some quite passionate sex, and when OH pulled out, his cum was slightly reddy brown tinted :s was quite worried about it, as he'd been on top for a while, and I worried he'd squashed my tummy. I had a little bit of pain that night, and didn't really feel very much movement all day yesterday. Had the odd flutter whilst OH and I were in the cinema, but nothing like the huge kicks I'd been feeling before. Decided if I woke up today and wasn't feeling right I'd ring the hospital, but bumpy has been moving around more again today Still having to use panty liners though, as I have a lot more discharge than usual, and its still slightly tinted brown/red. It also smells quite periody? Do you thin I should contact the hospital, just to be on the safe side?

 

[anti]

Luci maybe give them a ring to be safe!

Rburnett I have the same problem with mattresses! I'm also still trying to decide on a buggy.

Bumpin thanks for the list. Think I'm gonna have to make my list soon!

 

[yazzy]

Luci - I'm sure all is ok but I would phone your midwife to just double check with them.

Anti - i'm going to pack my hospital bag when i'm around 34 weeks so once I finish work in a few weeks i'll start buying all the things I need. Just remember in the UK if you are using the NHS and not private you will need to provide everything for you and baby.

I have decided on the mattress I am getting, it is one from Mothercare and it fits a cot bed. I think it is around £100 and has an air sprung mattress with removable cover for washing. It was one of the top one's so thought I would go with that.

With prams I like the one's that when they turn into pushchairs they can face both you and the world as I think it is really good for their speach and general learning if they can face and talk to you out on walks. We have the Silver Cross Linear Freeway model which does this.