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[Wiggler]

There are August babies on the way already! Blimey thats scary!!!

I'm not panicking yet, but I will go into crazy panic mode after Xmas I reckon.

 

[BrandiCanucks]

August?! Are you serious?

Ladies, I FINALLY have a bed!! Yay!! Last night, sleeping on a comfy queen sized bed was so nice. Not so nice was waking at 3:20am because my blanket was too thin and it was freezing in my room, but I HAVE A BED!!! No more couch sleeping!

I'll also be getting internet at home next week, so I'll be able to hold a conversation with you again, lol.

 

[hopefulmama]

I already bought various things, i got a very nice stroller/pram thing then the matching car seat.. i was blown away by how much strollers are, they are like 350+.. weird. But makes sense if you are using something a lot and for awhile. I got some furniture for the room as well plus a bouncer and swing thing.

 

[lisaf]

All I have so far is my travel crib, a onesie, 2 stuffed toys, 2 pacifiers/dummies, a few nipples/teats, a few receiving blankets and formula samples.

My mom seems to want me to take all stuff used... which is fine, but her stuff is 20 years old!!! I don't want a 20 year old stroller!
My aunt is giving me a crib, dresser, glider, night stand, clothes, pack n play, and she mentioned a stroller too.

I want a new stroller darn it!

My mom did say she has a bunch of cloth diapers still... they're old and thin, but soft and washed and I'll be using them mostly for burp cloths etc.
She also saved all the hand-knit blankets from my childhood.... I don't think I can take them ALL!!! And I'll be getting a few new ones too darn it! There IS such a thing as too many blankets when you live in a mild climate like I do!

 

[hopefulmama]

I love snacking on wheat thins and sharp vermont cheddar with grapes.. its the yummiest snack to keep me good when i am eating a late dinner.

I am sooo excited for thanksgiving, I am hosting dinner for our friends at my house. basically for everyone who's not from this country or couldn't leave for the holidays...
Tomorrow I am going grocery shopping for all of the stuff and baking the pumpkin and sieving them to make the pies Wed. I am trying to cut down on my time and energy spent on thursday afternoon. I think I am more excited for the open faced sandwiches the next couple days after haha.
On Sunday we are leaving for the caribbean for a month, soo excited for that too. Will be nice and relaxing to be at MIL's vacation house, though I am not thrilled to be spending so much time with any of my DH's family, they are pushy and annoying.

 

[lisaf]

omg I've gotten cheated out of leftover sandwiches for the past several years. I think I need to make a thanksgiving-style meal at a random time so we have leftovers, lol!

 

[BizyBee]

Welcome span!

Kim, your daughter is so cute.

Yay for a bed Brandi!

I haven't bought much at all. Just a book for expectant fathers for OH and a daddy onesie. I will do the majority of my shopping after Christmas (once I have my gender scan).
I'm considering ordering a doppler from Amazon, but still debating.

 

[BizyBee]

omg I've gotten cheated out of leftover sandwiches for the past several years. I think I need to make a thanksgiving-style meal at a random time so we have leftovers, lol!

Me too Lisa. Everyone eats too much turkey so there are never any left overs!

 

[luckyme225]

Hopeful- take me with you I need a month away, haha. I'm so excited for Thanksgiving leftovers. We have great excuses to gain weight I work on Thanksgiving but we are doing a potluck. Hoping there wont be many people in the ER because they have plans.

 

[luckyme225]

Welcome span!

Kim, your daughter is so cute.

Yay for a bed Brandi!

I haven't bought much at all. Just a book for expectant fathers for OH and a daddy onesie. I will do the majority of my shopping after Christmas (once I have my gender scan).
I'm considering ordering a doppler from Amazon, but still debating.

I haven't gotten anything either, besides my doppler. Sure I'll go crazy after my scan.

 

[hopefulmama]

AWWW Lucky is right, now we have an excuse to have leftovers and as much as we want!!!!! You guys are missing out on the gravy turkey and mashed potato sandwiches.. ahh my mouth is watering right now thinking about it!!

 

[luckyme225]

OMG, it's still a couple days away, I have to get my mind of all things Thanksgiving. YUUUUMMMM! I'm seriously super excited over food haha.

 

[cheree89]

Ok - I broke down and ordered some baby items...cloth diapers to be specific. I got 4 newborn fitteds and 2 wool covers (one pair of longies) from susainable babyish and one fitted newborn diaper from muttiqin. I have many more to buy, but I figure I will do a few every month.

Oh - and I am psyched to eat lots of yummy food on Thanksgiving with zero guilt. I am actually down about 5 lbs (but my waist measurement is up 4 inches!). To be clear, I am not trying to gain or lose - just eating when I am hungry, which amounts to what I normally eat. I guess pregnancy really does burn some extra calories.

 

[MilosMommy7]

my appt is tomorrow at 1pm(tuesday). i hope i get to schedule my gender scan.

 

[Wiggler]

Brandi! Yay for having a bed!

Thanksgiving food sounds yummy!

Wow Lisa, I wouldn't want a 20 year old stroller either!

I finally figured out why I am in so much pain when I stick to all the guidelines about minimising SPD, it turns out I am fidgeting around in bed

 

[Wudluvanuva1]

Eeek August babies on the way
How exciting, i've been looking at a few cots was going to get a space saver one but i don't think that's much bigger than a crib b& for the same price i can get a normal size one so think i'll get that & maybe a cute moses basket hopefully we'll all get some bargains in the sales

 

[wild2011]

i am home from my scan

everything fab, dates correct etc, here are pics tho my phone is crap so not a v clear copy.

as soon as i saw baby i thought boy, so i guess only time will tell now, gender scan will be through in the post before the end of the week

 

[new_to_ttc]

YAY wild great scan! So glad you finally had it Hope they said the next one to the right adress, ring next week if you dont have Im sure they'll understand after the last mix up!

Brandi great news about the bed, now you just need a warm duvet and you'll be well away

Welcome new ladies, Kim your little lady is adorable, and dont blame either you not wanting to go out in -20 temperatures brrrrr

How you getting on with your doppler hopeful?? Enjoy your Thanksgiving, sounds like a celebration we really ought to be having, any excuse for lots of food ha ha

Lisa Im sure you'll get your new stroller hehe bless!! People really think they are being kind, but there are just something you want to do yourself!

Cheerie, the cloth diapers look lovely, very tempting. Do you need different sizes as the baby grows??

Wiggler, can you not pack yourself out with firm pillows (like memory foam ones) to stop you rolling about in bed? I have millions of pillows in my bed, sometimes I need them to get comfy, sometimes I need them on the floor lol but regardless they always to hand pmsl

Had my ante natal appointment today (supposed to be my 16 week one lol) Baby had a strong heart beat which she found right away, 160bpm so im still inclined to think girly lol She said it was very fast. Joshua heard it too which he thought was amazing, then she put the doppler on his chest and let him listen to his own heart awwwww Everything else was well, no ketones at all, lost another 3lb but she said its all ok so long as Im eating ok. Im just not craving the sweet stuff lol

Went back to work today too Was a drag getting up this morning lol but once I was there it didnt feel like I had been off so long lol Im in tomorrow, on a full day training course Thursday and in on Friday all day... no rest for the wicked lol Im then off for 4 days so not too bad lol

Hope everyone is well today I wanted to get the last of Joshua's Christmas presents today but he decided not to go back to school after my appointment (only had 1 hour left lol) so I'll have to go get them tomorrow lol Then he s done for Christmas and I can just start sorting out the adults lol

Oh and I heard Prince William and Kate are to wed on 29th April 2011.. I wonder if any of our little ones will share their birthday with the Royal wedding!!!

 

[Wiggler]

Wild - Great scan pics hun! I hope they send your next scan date to the right address

new - I have tried the pillow thing, but the end up on the floor along with the duvet. OH is back on the sofa as apparently I keep kicking him in my sleep!!

Glad your appointment went well new!

Talked to my mum earlier and I think she can make it up for my scan!! It'll be really nice for her as we wern't talking for a lot of my pregnancy with Dylan. Also arranged to go down to hers just after Xmas so she can take us to Babies R Us and I can hopefully pick up my pram (I am faaar too impatient to wait for it to be delivered.) and anything else that catches my eye.

 

[cheree89]

Nice scan Wild!

New - with regard to the diapers, I decided to get a set of newborn size and a set of adjustable diapers that will work after the newborn stage. I think that will work best in the long run as far as preventing leaks in the early stages. Also, we plan on having more children, so the investment will go farther. Good for you at getting a head start on christmas shopping - wish I could say the same!

Wiggler - it is great your mom can come to the scan. Can she drive you there, so you don't have to walk? I just finished my reread of the Gathering Storm and bought the new book! I was so busy at work and actually had to go out of town from some training, so I was SLOW with the reread. I am looking forward to Matt/Thom/Moiraine adventure - hope it is in this book!