May 2013 Babies

[ILuvBabies200]

Getting so irritated with just about everything these days! Money is tight, super tight! We can pull some from our 401 K but not until almost Christmas. Tried to get a Target Visa tonight to knock some stuff off and it only works at Target. Grrr!!!! I owe the OB $500 for our deductible by Christmas but a benefit sheet came today that said average cost of birth for us with insurance is $1900!!!! We paid nothing for our first two so I'm in sticker shock. No turning back now!

 

[Tournesol]

Iluv, You have to PAY to give birth?! WTH? I thought the point of insurance was that you get the money back for health care? That's how it works over here in France.

 

[ILuvBabies200]

Nope not here. The insurance covers so much and then we owe the rest.

 

[Tournesol]

Wow. That is shocking. What do people do if they can't afford to pay? Is there a benefit system for people on low income?

 

[EMTAmanda]

Sorry I've been away my little one has croup and is one congested sick cookie and thanksgiving and black Friday shopping ha me acting like a mad lady!!! We hit 17 weeks today!!!!

 

[Tournesol]

Congrats on 17 weeks Amanda!

 

[MissMummyMoo]

Another beautiful bouncing boy here x

 

[Storm7]

Congratulations MissMummyMoo! Great news! I thought your gender scan was this weekend.

Was your new little boy bouncing around for you on the scan?

 

[MissMummyMoo]

Thank you Storm

He wasn't very bouncy this time, he was laid on his front so we couldn't get a good 4D picture of him, we did get quite a few of his lovely profile though and obviously the willy money shot

How are you feeling Storm? x

 

[padbrat]

Wahey! Congratulations Mummy! Team Blue!

Amanda! Me and you on 17 weeks ... mine is today! I truly never thought I would see the day! Was at the rugby on Sat and the crowd were chanting and stamping their feet and baby was going nuts... turning and kicking! Was absolutely amazing! She is a rugby fan! Good girl!!

 

[padbrat]

Wahay! I am a onion!

 

[Storm7]

Starting to feel a lot better. Feeling movement now which provides me with a daily dose of reassurance! Also past the 17 weeks point which is nice.

Seeing as the teams are now starting to form - is anyone else staying team yellow?

 

[MissMummyMoo]

Congrats on being an onion Pad!

That's great news Storm it is so reassuring feeling those flutters isn't it? X

 

[Tournesol]

Congrats Pad, I'm so happy for you.

Congrats to everyone else on feeling flutters, I still don't think I've felt any, but can't be sure

Got my next scan on Tuesday, hopefully we'll be able to see the sex...

 

[CupcakeBaby]

Congrats on the onion Pad.

And great news on the flutters Storm.

Xxxx

 

[padbrat]

Ooo lovely flutters Storm! When I was at the rugby at the weekend and the fans were chanting and stamping their feet Pickle was having a right kick and turn. Apparently they are sensitive to sounds at this stage x

 

[CupcakeBaby]

Awwww. How lovely.

My little lady is still only managing tiny kicks. Looking forward to her getting stronger. I know DH will be very excited when that happens.

 

[manuiti]

Hey girls! I'm back after my bed rest. Stayed at my parents and they looked after me so well, and all is good again.

Congrats to everyone on their milestones, flutters & teams! But especially so for the lovely Pad, I'm so so happy for you hun!!!

I think I feel something every now and then but I don't have anything to compare it to so I'm really not sure if it's baby. I like to think it is though. Can't wait to know for sure.

 

[EMTAmanda]

Yay Pad!!!! I am feeling light flutters but they're sooo much more gentle than my rambunctious ds2's were at this stage...maybe it's because she's a delicate sweet little lady

 

[ILuvBabies200]

Wow. That is shocking. What do people do if they can't afford to pay? Is there a benefit system for people on low income?

Yea there is. It's called Medicaid but we've only ever qualified once for it. It would help with DS so much but we apparently make too much and having private insurance looks like we are taken care of.

Nothing new with me! 5 days into suppositories. Another OB appt Thursday. Hoping to get my sugar results this week. I am incredibly nervous with all these changes!!