***May Blossoms Due Dates Join Here**47 Babies Born!***

[new_to_ttc]

Wish my mother was aware of the official secret act ha ha ha

I havent tried the ginger tea, I just picked it up today. And yes it was so good to eat the sandwich, and it made being sick easier ... better than an empty tummy right?? stupid thing lolol

I think I refrain from putting anything in there until I know all is ok from now on, I was soooo paranoid.. covered it well.. I tended to him in other ways - men dont mind so long as they getting the attention right lolol

 

[lisaf]

I think my DH wouldn't mind if I chose an 'alternative method' either but I'm not volunteering for that!!! hee hee

I'm too afraid to eat at subway, lol.. the lunchmeat thing scares me... though if you get it toasted its supposed to be ok..?

 

[mummy3]

Wish my mother was aware of the official secret act ha ha ha

I havent tried the ginger tea, I just picked it up today. And yes it was so good to eat the sandwich, and it made being sick easier ... better than an empty tummy right?? stupid thing lolol

I think I refrain from putting anything in there until I know all is ok from now on, I was soooo paranoid.. covered it well.. I tended to him in other ways - men dont mind so long as they getting the attention right lolol

I wish my hubby wouldn't mind being tended in other ways

I sorted the problem with the ob, apparently her receptionist is to blame, but blood tests today and monday

Your right its so much better to keep something in your stomach, not only do you feel worse when its empty, at least some of the calories would be absorbed before you are sick.

 

[mummy3]

!scary - just as this little one is beginning its little journey, my other one is starting to try the big world on his own. He has started going to friends houses and the park with friends now (with no mummys!! arghh) and today I bought him his first mobile phone!!! He is only 100ft away from me rofl but arghhhh too far!!!


My daughter is a year younger than your son and wants a mobile phone too! It's strange and scary watching them growing more independant!

 

[lisaf]

I would totally get my kid one of the phones that are made for kids... where you pre-program maybe 4 numbers for them to be able to call etc... Heck, it might be nice to have one even when they are too young for it for the babysitter to have so they can always reach us etc. Though I couldn't jusitfy the cost until they were older.

YAY!!! Glad you're getting the blood tests!!! I've had arguments with receptionists over stuff like that before, lol! Or left a message, then decide not to be a pest for once, only to call 2 days later and find out the message was never passed on to the nurse/doctor.

 

[zeezee]

Hi Y'all, can I join?! :wave:

I got my first BFP on an IC at 10dpo and then had my first beta at 11dpo (30.5). Have my second tomorrow morning, REALLY nervous. I had a MMC in April and am super scared but trying to be happy with each day I am pregnant

I am due on May 8. FX for a sticky bean!!!

 

[lisaf]

Yay!!! more and more women joining!! I found out super early like you did zeezee... I know all the things that CAN go wrong, but I'm not letting that overwhelm me and just enjoying it for now!

 

[meow951]

Congratulations zeezee! I'll add you to the list.

I'm scared of having sex too. Last time it didn't bother me at all and my sex drive was really high so we did it loads haha. This time though i'm really nervous. OH was sweet though and said we didn't have to do it the whole 9 months if i didn't want to. DOn't know how long that would last though, he is a sex maniac.

I told loads of people last time but this time only Mum, Dad, Sister and best friend know. Not telling anyone else until we feel ready whether that be 12 weeks or 20 weeks lol.

 

[Tonnilou]

Helloooooooooo lovely ladies and happy friday.

I love the name suggestions and particularly favour the may bloosom style names. I looked up a bit, trying to be a bit clever n all and found this page with some lovely symbolism about the may blossom.

https://www.whitedragon.org.uk/articles/hawthorn.htm

I love how it calls it the Queen Of The May so maybe we could be the Queens of May or the May Queens? Also I loved when it said this part

"a symbol of abandonment and fertility" OoO lala and about May that "It was known as the "Merry Month" and folk went about "wearing the green", decking themselves in greenery and may blossom. Everywhere, everything is bursting with life and fertility at this time, and Beltane is a celebration of this potential. The cutting of the may blossom had great significance and symbolised the beginning of new life and the onset of the growing season. " ( I am in the south coast of the UK and got married around Beltane for those reasons ;D )

How lovely that we will be bringing new lives into the world at this special time.

MEOW - You poor darling, I think what you went through and what so many others go through is so tragic but it is inspiring to see you try again and not be put off, that takes guts, strength and amazing spirit. It is hard to read those sad stories especially as its everyones biggest worry BUT what gives me hope is that if that does happen then peopel do have the strength to carry on and try again and that usually they are much luckier with their future pregnancies. SO I send extra hugs to you girls and wish us all sticky beans and healthy happy pregnancies and lil bubbas.

 

[Mumtobe1985]

may already congrats may 8th is my birthday so i will be watching this xx

 

[lisaf]

I like the idea of including Merry in our name... LOVE all the background you dug up about the symbolism
Merry May Blossoms
or
Merry May Queens / Merry Queens of May

 

[new_to_ttc]

yay welcomes ladies So many May babies

Glad you got your blood tests sorted mummy

Lisa I totally didnt think of the processed meat but I had it well toasted so will be ok right?? Arghhhhh there's me trying hard to do the right thing!!! Even given up my beloved diet pepsi!!

How are we all this evening Still no offers to share my all day MS??? lolol Just for one meal maybe lol *bats eyes* lol

 

[MilosMommy7]

hey guys! my estimated due date right now is 5/7 but we'll see what my scan puts me at. my first appt is sept.9

 

[lisaf]

yay welcomes ladies So many May babies

Glad you got your blood tests sorted mummy

Lisa I totally didnt think of the processed meat but I had it well toasted so will be ok right?? Arghhhhh there's me trying hard to do the right thing!!! Even given up my beloved diet pepsi!!

How are we all this evening Still no offers to share my all day MS??? lolol Just for one meal maybe lol *bats eyes* lol

My friend is 38weeks pregnant and ate deli meat the whole time and drank sodas and even had a cup of coffee a day.. her and baby are totally fine, I'm just not sure I can risk it as I already feel like I've been 'unlucky' so far in this process.

Most girls say toasting the sub is usually enough to kill of any potential listeria. I'll probably eat lunch meat at home but stay away from it in public unless its toasted. I think you're fine and at this point, its probably way more important to get SOME food in you at all, no matter how briefly it stays in! The listeria risk is still minimal (happens so rarely)... they only recently started blaming lunchmeat and I dont' remember hearing about all these listeria cases before and they haven't even proved yet that staying away from lunchmeat eliminates your risk of listeria exposure... you know?
I'm sure you're FINE

I don't want to offer to take even part of your MS as I'm afraid mine will come in its own time anyway. Also trying to keep this pregnancy quiet until we see the HB... MS will totally give it away before I'm ready to announce!!! Sorry

 

[ProudMary83]

Ladies . . I am having a really hard time with people finding out my news.

Little things like when I got a coffee this a.m. at the coffee shop at my work.
I asked for an 8oz decaf . . the barista got a look on her face, and said "are you...?" I could only smile . . I didn't SAY anything, but she totally knows. Then I walked by there later and the other barista knew!
I don't want to tell the boss until after my first scan or around 12 weeks. Although even him this morning said what's up? Cause I seemed stressed and distracted. I was able to play this one off a little easier and just said I'm stressed with the combination of work, school and my volunteer work. He bought it . .
Then my MIL was grilling me on the phone asking what's going on because I 'sounded wierd'. I'm such a bad liar, people keep guessing what's on my mind, and I just can deny it! The list of people in the know is growing too fast too soon. aaaahhhh!!

 

[lisaf]

I know how you feel! Just have to come up with excuses!!
If you're not drinking... it an allergy medicine..
If you ask for decaf at another place or someone's house... just say you're trying to cut back on your caffine as you've been having these headaches/raised blood pressure (and of course if you're not looking well.... its because of all these caffine headaches you've been having from giving it up).

Distracted? Blame work/home, etc...
You MIGHT have to tell work sooner though as they may notice more bathroom trips (blame UTIs), morning sickness (food poisoning - though I'd tell it was pregnancy before they got the idea you were hungover)... etc etc..
Good luck!

 

[mummy3]

If you have a male boss, blame it on "woman's issues" usually thats enough to scare them away for a while

I didn't know about deli meat, does that include packets of ham? things change everytime I'm pregnant and I cant keep up!

Pretty much everyone knows here, except the mil

 

[lisaf]

mummy3 - it also changes from country to country!!! so you're in double trouble there!!
In the US, they are currently suggesting you stay away from all deli meats unless they've been heated (if at home, microwave, if out and about, have your sandwich toasted).
In the UK, I think they are more lax and only prohibit 'cured' meats.
I think it has to do with different food-handling procedures.

The problem is listeria can grow even at refrigerated temperatures.
However, I'm not going to worry about stuff in my fridge, I'd worry more about stuff that sits out at a deli counter. I'm not a huge fan of most lunchmeats, but I do like salami (maybe the spices in it kill any germ? )

 

[meow951]

hey guys! my estimated due date right now is 5/7 but we'll see what my scan puts me at. my first appt is sept.9

Added you! x

 

[anna matronic]

the meat thing (in th UK anyway) is to stay away from cured meats (salami and pastrami etc) packaged sandwich meat like chicken/turkey/ham is totally fine as it is cooked and sealed and kept cold.

The fizzy drinks is also ok, I think the limit is something like 5 cans a day. I live off of coke, not 5 cans a day worth but couldn't cope without!! So the odd cup of tea/coffee etc should be fine.

Glad to see there are loads of you joining