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

[rjsmam]

hey everyone!

rburnett - your little one sounds like is gonna be just like mummy & daddy - and great that they are keeping a close eye on you

luci - yay for oh being home - defo go for the banner, that would be so sweet! i'm sure it'll all sink in for oh how hard it's been for you. good luck at the pilates - i've always fancied pilates!

yazzy - hope physio goes well - am also loving the sunshine!

vaurissa - the lush products sound heavenly - enjoy!

kwood - glad your scan went well - it does sound very short but must mean all is perfect i guess

anti - not long til your scan too - keep us posted!

waves - fab photos well done!! i love the one of your daughter cuddling your bump with the red background.. my dh took some pics of me on our wk end away but i look like a blimp

zephyr - your bump is awesome & from what i can see it really looks all baby - i often think about you lugging 2 about when i'm having a moan! yikes on the near accident - we also had a very close call during our wk end away where we had came across a badly sign posted junction when we nearly drove straight across - dh had to do an emergency stop & managed to put one hand on my bump at the same time! left us v shaken - the sat nav didnt pick it up either.

hey to everyone else!

had a good wk end away although we came back a day early as i've had a stinking cold, think i might have chest infection as on sat my chest was so sore, but i wasn't sure if it was heartburn, or junior being really high under my ribs as it was defo alleviated when walking about - or a mixture of everything! am still coughing like i'm on 40 cigs a day & it's getting on dh's nerves - shame eh *note sarcasm * i have my 32wk gp apmnt on Wed so will see what she says, am also interested to see if my suspicions at jnr still being tranverse are right

so we had a day at home today - we've also been graced with cracking sunny weather so was up early & did some running about at the bank etc & housework & so on.... but now i'm pooped - i feel really really heavy when walking about - am surprised at how slow i have to go & how i feel like a big lump on the short walk to ds' school... does anyone else feel like this? am also getting loooads of bh's which are so uncomfy... anyhoo enough moaning from me!! still got ironing to do & cello practice to enforce on ds!


x

 

[RBurnett]

Thank ladies, been a bit tearful thinking its my fault

 

[yazzy]

Rburnett don't worry about the estimated size...as has been said they can be a fair bit out and if you and your oh are little it would be a shock if he was a giant baby.

 

[frangi33]

Rburnett please don't think its your fault! Babies are all different and I swear the professionals just like to scare us, ~I was told that my fundal height had shot up and if it carried on I'd have to have a scan - like it was my fault!

When we went for a private 3d scan the sonographer told me baby has super long legs and is nice and slim which would explain why I'm measuring large and nothing to worry about!

Big hugs to you x

 

[loveacupcake]

Thank ladies, been a bit tearful thinking its my fault

Delurking to say that my sister in law went through the same thing. They scared her to bits saying how her son was not growing well and kept dropping in his percentage curve. They said they may have to induce her at 37 weeks if he continued like that. I believe that her son was about the same weight as yours at the same scan. Well fast forward to last Sunday at 40w+1d she had her 7lb 5oz son and he is doing great. No need to worry these scans can be super off. I had one twin measuring 3lb 11oz at 28w and I wanted to cry I was so scared. I'm a small framed girl with a short torso (5'4" 125lbs). Anyway have my 32 weeks growth scan on Thursday so we will see but I've only gained 25lbs so far. I really think these scans can be off a lb either way. Good luck and don't worry!

 

[luci and bump]

I seem to be measuring on time, so won't get a growth scan I'm a bit concerned that i've only put on about 7lbs this whole pregnancy though!!
I think the scans can be waaaay out! My cousin was given growth scans through her pregnancy, because at 28 weeks she was measuring 33, with only one baby. She was told he was going to be enormous, and was really put off trying for a VBAC. In the end she went ahead with it, and although bigger than "average" he was only 9lb 7, so not exactly huge! If they were worried, they'd let you know

Am getting so, so excited to see OH. Have got bags packed for the hotel, and gonna go shopping wednesday afternoon for some sparkling grape juice and strawberries etc to have at the hotel He apparently has food poisoning though, so it may not be quite the romantic reunion I had hoped for!!
Am about to fake tan and paint my nails, then tomorrow I can make the banner Have got lots of lovely glitter etc it feels like a million christmases and birthdays all rolled into one!!!

 

[zephyr]

Vaurissa - oh yeah they sure have taken over! phoenix rising? that sounds awesome! I don't think I have ever seen that here. They like to bring out new things for us over here that way we go in and stock up on it thinking its not coming back
As for the driving well he has his learners but has never driver a car. I think everyone's too scared to teach him hahaha

Waves - Great photos!

Luci - I know, its very scary thinking about how soon the births are. I can't wait to start seeing all the birth announcements and photos of course!! I actually keep forgetting I'm only 33 weeks tbh! Each day my movement is restricted even more.
Good luck for when your OH gets home, not long now! woohoo fake tan and painted nails!! I have been wanting to tan and do my nails for so long but I physically cant, so I'mma have to show off my pasty white legs in the delivery suite with unkempt feet lol

kwood - Your growth scan only lasted 2 minutes? omg I never knew they could do them that quickly? They scanned me for almost an hour and a half last week! 6 lbs?! Wow thats awesome!! Congrats

RBurnett - Try not to worry too much, I am sure everything will work out fine You get more scans which will rest your mind!
Also what waves said, protein shakes! pregnancy friendly ones of course......they may help

rjsmam - how scary!! Thats really sweet OH put his hand on your bump reacting that way!!

I started coming down with a cold last night and today I have been plastered to the couch all day! OH even took the day off work cos there wa sno way I was able to look after our son.
I felt okay ish thismorning so managed to make it to my midwife appointment but once I got home I was floored and I am starting to feel a bit iffy again now and am going to make my way back to my bed on the couch and stay there till bedtime. I'm only just functioning barely atm cos I just had my dose of paracetemol but once that starts wearing off before the next dose can be taken I feel so gross
It was just yesterday I was telling my cousin how glad I was to have escaped all the colds and flus that have been going around and not even an hour later I started feeling it haha couldn't believe it! I blame the lack of sleep the night before.
Babies are doing fine, heard them both loud and clear, didn't get measurements this time though, someone paged her and she had to race off and cut my appointment short. Don't need them anyways, it just for curiosity sake now! and her appointments are extras to keep in touch till the babies are born.

Uggh hopefully I am better tomorrow. Hope everyone else is well!

 

[Ems77]

well...He is only 3lb 6oz...

I had my first at 38+1 and she only weighed 5lb 8oz. So prob about 3lb6oz right where you are... She is now a 5'5 13 yr old O_O it's amazing what they do!

 

[RBurnett]

Thank you ladies, its so hard not to worry even though i promised the consultant I wouldnt.

I love this baby so much already, he is my world and i want to give him the best.

Looking forward to the next scan to see is he has grown!

 

[bumpin2012]

R - 3lbs 6oz sounds like an ok weight for 33 weeks... I wonder why they told you its small??? I would be concerned if he was in the 2 lb range, but 3-6 sounds fine... babies put on like 1/2 a week, so you would be looking at a 7 lbs baby at 40 weeks...

Z- I hope you start to feel better! My OH has a man cold...so naturally the world is ending...lol... Its so weird to think that babies could start arriving in the next few weeks!!! Im 35 weeks today! only 2 weeks until "full term" Im starting to freak out a little now...lol. I have such a long to do list to get done before the baby comes, and no energy to do it!!!

 

[cliqmo]

Hi Ladies :wave:

Do you realise that as 37-42wks is normal gestation, its entirely likely birth stories will start in the next week or so??

How prepared is everyone feeling now? I did my first load of baby washing at the weekend, I can honestly say dealing with laundry has never caused so many smiles

 

[RBurnett]

Bumpin - on their graph it says he is small for 33 weeks. I'm feeling a lot more positive today and just hope the next 2 weeks go quick. I'm dreading the night before and morning of the scan.

I can not wait till next Thursday to leave work im struggling and think im going to call in sick 2mo to have some rest. My feet are massive and its just too hot at work.

 

[anti]

Can't believe how fast time is going!!! I've started on the washing baby clothes and bedding. Honesty in denial about how soon these babies are gonna be here. I'm enjoying being able to wake up when I like and not worry about anything... Although when bubs is here I'm sure I'll be even happier!!! just can't believe how fast it's gone!

 

[wavescrash]

I've been working on her laundry for a couple weeks now. Maybe get a load of it done every week. If we had our own washer and dryer (instead of sharing a set with the whole apartment building) I'd be doing it more often but it's annoying to walk down there for all the clothes we have right now hahaha.

I was just thinking about how her room is so not ready and there's so much I still need to do. Pretty crazy!

 

[zephyr]

I been doing washing here too washed my cloth nappies and clothing. We brought some more boys clothing and now our boy pile from newborn to 3 months looks so much bigger than the girls so now I am trying to find some more girls clothing! uggh its so hard.

I am still sick, took some paracetemol at 6am this morning so again I managed to function through till now. Daughter is home sick today now though and I am dreading when OH catches it! The world really does end when men get sick! Why is that?!

 

[rjsmam]

hey all...

zephyr - i can sympathise - have also been suffering from crappy cold - hope it's gone soon for you!

i had the most odd and painful sensation last night, i *think* it might have been junior moving, or trying to move from the tranverse position - it was really odd & so painful down one side, whilst a big lump stuck out the other side... all day i've been obsessing trying to figure out if he/she's turned....

i have my 32 wk check up with my gp tomorrow - apparently in the uk the dr wants to see you once & we're supposed to see them instead of mw... have any other uk ladies seen their gp at this apmnt? not sure what to expect - it doesn't list any tests on my schedule so perhaps she won't even feel for position......


x

 

[luci and bump]

hey all...

i have my 32 wk check up with my gp tomorrow - apparently in the uk the dr wants to see you once & we're supposed to see them instead of mw... have any other uk ladies seen their gp at this apmnt? not sure what to expect - it doesn't list any tests on my schedule so perhaps she won't even feel for position......


x

According to the schedule in my maternity notes, I don't have a 32 week appontment! I had one March 23rd, when I was 30+2, and my next one isnt until april 20th, when I'll be 34+2! Isn't it strange how much it can change from region to region!

 

[Ems77]

I have washed all the clothes and have plenty of diapers so I'm good. Lol
Honestly, I can't wait until she's here, I am so damn uncomfortable! Having painful Braxton hicks the last two days, it's really interesting to say the least.

 

[Ezza BUB1]

Hi ladies,

I just thought i would pop in and see how you are all going??? your all coming so close to giving birth of your beautiful babies, I know i will dread the 11 May as that's when my lil angel would be born but I thought i would pop in and say Hi and let you all know that I am expecting my lil Rainbow baby due Sept 18th so I am so excited. I have been on here every now and then to see what exciting things have been happening but i have never commented since i lost my bub until now ... so i am wishing you all loads and loads of luck for your births which are just around the corner.... i will be popping back in to see how its all gone. much love Erin

 

[yazzy]

Erin lovely of you to pop on here and comment, I understand how hard it may be for you come May as I lost my first baby and last August would have been when mine was due. It is really nice to see you pregnant and due in September...wishing you all the best with your pregnancy

Cliqmo yep i'm sure some babies will start arriving in the next few weeks...crazy to think that really!! I'm hoping mine stays in until the 1st May at least because I need to get through my wedding lol.

Is anyone else starting to feel sore and tender really low down - like bottom of your bump and pelvic area??? I have noticed it over the last week that i'm getting sore especially as the day goes on.

I think the appointments do vary depending on where you live, here in the South West I had an appointment at 28 weeks, 31 weeks and now today is my 34 week appointment then I think it is 36 and 38 weeks and then maybe weekly until baby is here.

I have washed all the clothes that are in babies hospital bag but today I am going to start all the other clothes as it is sooo nice out there it can dry on the line. I don't have a huge amount though...plenty of babygros etc but once we know if we have a boy or girl i'm going on a shopping trip with my mum to get lots more!!

I am sooo excited about baby arriving, just cannot wait to meet him or her...can't wait to see if we have a Stanley or Lola! (Baby names if we have a boy or girl).