Mid-August Testers

[snowflakes120]

Well girls. AF is officially in the house and I am already back from my Appt with the OBGYN. They snuck me in real quick before the holiday weekend! I am so thankful!

Also great news. I got my HSG booked for next Friday 6/1! And I have a Ultrasound booked for 6/5 to check for Follicles and my Ute in general. So we are moving in the right direction - I am sooo happy!

 

[InHisHands]

Praise God snow! That is wonderful news!!!! Thank you for sharing. I have my 37 week appointment on 6/1 as well... so i guess we will both have news that day to share with the girls.

 

[NotNic]

Yay Snow! So pleased it's so soon and you managed to squeeze things in before your hols. How long will you be away for?

So today my sister and I put together our make shift nursery. We sorted everything out and got me some order! I have decided I would really like a comfy chair which we'll now have room for (for the time being) so I'm going to check out our new town's junk stores and see if they have anything that fits the bill. Once the blinds are up I'll post a pic. It's very plain as we plan to decorate once we know the flavour. The house is almost entirely unpacked though most of my clothes will remain in sacks as we are saving ip got a new wardrobe.

Pip has been making lots of prodding feelings, so I think we may have shifted down a bit. I'm also feeling a bit of pressure in my hips. Was hoping I could still bleach our bathroom before Pip makes it. I'm really hoping that might be the case still! I also have a busy day planned for tomorrow

 

[InHisHands]

Nic - oh my goodness Nic... 14 days!!!!!! 14!!!! Say it ain't so!!!!! I can't wait to see pics of Pip's room. How's your back doing?


AFM - i went to go trim the downstairs today and Dexter squirmed like crazy from the vibrations LOL I think it pushed him back up a little bit, but he's slowly starting to sink back down. It kind of concerns me that Dex doesnt like rough touches, vibrations, loud noises and etc. I hope he doesnt have issues with sensory. I tried to google stuff like that up, but got nowhere and gave up.

When i went grocery shopping today (a trip that normally takes about an hour)... i started getting back pains and AF type cramps... and it just got worse as i went down each isle. My legs began to ache and my feet and i got over heated. Oh i felt aweful. The trip ended up taking just a little over 2 hours!! I staggered upstairs and just had to sit down... and the pains started going away. Ugh!

 

[snowflakes120]

Oh girls. It's getting so close for you 2! Can't believe it!

Just a quick love note before we leave. I'm ready for the sun, surf and sand. Oh yea. And DRINKS! We'll be back Monday night sometime. xoxo

 

[NotNic]

Scarily close! It sounds like Dexter might make it before Pip now! Have a wonderful break my lovely. Have a cocktail for me. Mines either an Appletini or a Raspberry Caprinhi! xxx

 

[InHisHands]

Oh no no no no....... he better not. My husband is out of country, both of my parents are out of state (about 16 hours away), and my MIL is about 14 hours away and won't come till the 19th. He's staying PUT! lol

Besides he hasnt moved down as low as he was before the trim yesterday... so i think he disengaged. OOPs.

How are you feeling Nic? Are you getting excited about Pip coming, or are you feeling anxiety? A little of both? How much weight have you put on?

I've put on 28 lbs so far. I'm really hoping not to gain more than 30, but i have about 4 weeks left and doubt i will keep that goal... though i shouldn't be too far off.

 

[InHisHands]

Have fun on your trip Snow! Enjoy the nice weather.

 

[Srbjbex]

Hi ladies, sorry I have been a bit AWOL this week but I am back from my course now, so had a good read and catch up with you all. Course was good, although feel like I didn't get chance to enjoy all the amazing weather we have been having this week! Having a BBQ with friends tonight so will get to fully enjoy the outside today!

Snow - fab news about your appointment! Sounds like just the boost you need before your holiday, and judging by the pics you posted on fb, it certainly looks like you're in for a good time! Have a cocktail for me....anything with gin!

Nic - I feel like any day now we are going to get a pip announcement, I am so excited!!!! So pleased as well that you have all moved in your new house so at least now you can feel settled before the little one comes along!

Hands - sorry to hear that your husband has now gone, I hope you are not feeling too lonely , and little dex stays on in there until the mothers are around for you!! I'm predicting a slightly overdue baby for you, so I think you will be fine!

Lisette - where have you gone? Hope everything's ok?

CH - congratulations!! Sounds like you are a super busy bee as normal!

Hope everyone has a good weekend!!

 

[InHisHands]

Bex --- OOOOoooO You're a papaya with only 125 days left!!! Im sorry that you missed most of the great weather, but the BBQ sounds nice! Enjoy! How is your little man doing? Is he moving a lot? Have you been able to tell most people?

I'm really hoping Dex is born somewhere between the 20-26.... but if he came a little early, i suppose that would be okay. I just dont want him to come any later than the 26th.

 

[NotNic]

How come Hands?

Bex - great to hear from you. Are you suffering with the heat too, or are you small enough that it's not too bad? I think we need a bump pic to celebrate your new fruit!

Hands - as of last week I've put on 17lbs but I'm starting to average at least a pound a week so I'm expecting around 21-23 lb weight gain. That is a little under what is recommended though. You sound like weightwise you are bang on the money. I have horrendously big legs though. Because of the heat and the odeema my thighs rub together and I have cellulite, cankles and fat knees. It's making me feel a little sorry for myself. I don't know if Pip will show up that soon. I'm also getting a little frightened of what's coming. We can't pretend we are not having a baby any more! It's also the not knowing if today will be the day or not! I will keep you posted if anything changes. In the meantime what are your guys gender and weight predictions for Pip?

How's everyone else getting on? xx

 

[InHisHands]

Nic - My MIL is coming June 19th and staying till July 11. My FIL is coming up the 23 and leaving the 27 of June. They live 14 hours away. I really could use all the help i can get and don't want to waste precious MIL time by Dexter being late. Plus, with them coming up, i would hate for him to go so overdue that they won't be able to see him. That is why early would be okay, but im hoping that he'll come between the 20th-26th.

I know what you mean about not being able to pretend anymore. It's not only scary knowing that Dex and Pip are coming, but they are so big now every move they make is a BIG one lol

What scares you the most at the moment? Is it not knowing when, the pain of labor, the responsibility of taking care of a newborn?

As far as weight guesses for Pip.. i have no idea. I guess i will go with the average 7lbs and some odd ounces. I know for me i thought you were carrying a girl from the beginning, but when i think of Pip.. i think of boy. I'm stuck. I'll go with girl i guess... but that mainly has to do with the fact that your cycle was so squiffy you didnt know when you ovulated for sure.

Do you have any guesses for Pip? Has the doctor given you a weight estimate? I know mine hasnt.

 

[NotNic]

Originally the mw said 6 and a half - 7 lbs, but I feel all baby to me so I reckon it will be closer to 7lb 5oz which was what I was as a baby. I was long and skinny and I feel like Pips limbs take up a lot of room and Pip seems to stretch out a lot so I wouldn't be surprised if that's what Pip looks like. My mw is normally pretty vague on weight estimates preferring to say average sized - but not especially big.

I know that my mum thinks of Pip as being a girl. So many more people are convinced it's a boy so I'm torn. It would be a pleasant surprise if it's a girl as I have convinced myself it's more likely to be a boy, even though I don't have a gut feeling. TBH I secretly would love a daughter at some point - but that doesn't mean I would be disappointed if Pip is blue. God willing we hope to have 3 children, and a good chance of a mix so we don't mind what order we have them in. I guess we will find out soon enough.

I think i'm most frightened of not knowing when it will happen and feeling unprepared. I think a lot of women have time to prepare and nest for their babies. We have been so focused on the house move that we haven't really done that yet. Labourwise I know kind of, what to expect, but looking ahead to having Pip home seems so surreal. I can't imagine being a mummy yet.

How do you feel about it all? I can understand you wanting to maximise your time with your MIL. If it helps Pip has been squirming away into position for a little while and no arrival yet. 1st babies tend to start their journeys earlier and arrive a little later.

 

[InHisHands]

Quite honestly my feelings and thoughts just a month ago has only gotten worse. With my hubby gone i just am not excited about giving birth or bringing dexter home. I love dex very much, but emotionally i'm just flat. I don't want to do this without my hubby; it just doesn't seem natural. Dexter will be about 7-8 months old by the time he gets home. It really is tearing me up on the inside and i feel heart broken.

I know 3rd tri hormones are getting to me too. I cry over commercials, while cooking, when i see animals, etc etc etc. I think my baby blues came early.

I'm hoping my maternal instincts will kick in when dex gets here and that i'll want to do nothing but take care of him because of right now im not emotionally prepared for him at all. I've even lost the desire to breastfeed. I'm all dexter has, and i just hope i can keep it together for him and snap out of this funk.

 

[NotNic]

You will. It's understandable in your position to not feel so excited. You're taking on so much and undergoing a massive personal change without having your husband to support you. I know that my oh will be with me and I'm still very daunted. I'm sure your hormones are making things harder but it won't be long until Dexter is with you and you'd have forgotten feeling like this. Just take some time out for yourself. Rest up, do the shoomg, treat yourself if you can and look forward to becoming Dexters mummy. Xx

 

[NotNic]

Just wondering - is everyone else okay? Haven't heard from Lisette in a while x

 

[Srbjbex]

Lovely lovely weekend in the sunshine - I don't think this weather will hold for the Jubilee next weekend, but I really hope it does! We had every single meal outside this weekend and it was lovely!

Nic - I'm ok with the heat, but I do find I get tired out a lot quicker than I would normally, so keep having to say to OH that I need to sit down and have a rest in the shade! Sound like a grandma

I will get hubby to take another bump picture tonight - as a lot of people have said to me recently, I am looking definitely pregnant!!

Hands - try not to worry too much sweetie. Human nature in all of us makes us very resourceful, no matter what our situation is, and no matter when Dexter comes along you are going to be just fine, and probably surprise yourself!

 

[InHisHands]

Thanks ladies... i'm feeling better about things today. I've never been real hormonal... but this 3rd tri is kicking my butt.

So far i have swollen feet and ankles, insomia, hormones/depression, white dot complextion changes on my arms (Due to hormone changes i believe), body acne, pressure down below, itchy belly, armpits, and inside of my nose. I really hope i don't have a fungal or something (i had a lot of pimples about 2 weeks ago form on the inside of my nose and hurt like the dickens).. but my nose really itches on the inside.

I'll mention it this friday when i go in to my doctor's appointment.. so they can double check to make sure it isnt something besides pregnancy. I have heard of itchy skin before, but not itchy noses.

I have to say late 2nd tri and the first 3 weeks or so of 3rd tri was the best time in my pregnancy!

Bex - I'm glad you enjoyed the weather! Do you by chance know what temp it was there in Farenheit? i'm not too good with converting F to C .. the only number i know off the top of my head is 32F = 0C. Pathetic! haha Besides eating outside this weekend, what else did you get to do? I'm looking forward to seeing your latest and greatest bump pic!

Nic - You've reached 10 days!!! Wow! Do you find yourself second guessing every twinge you feel? Can you feel Pip down low or pressure? I know i dont always feel the pressure but there are times where i can't seem to get comfortable and it hurts like crazy.

 

[Srbjbex]

It was around the 30C mark for most of the weekend I think so that works out at 86F (according to google!). I am going on holiday to Greece (Corfu) in 4 weeks time so it was good to get some base layer tanning in before I go

 

[InHisHands]

thats about how hot it is here too Bex... by the time Dex gets here it will be around 37.7 C (i googled it)

Its awesome that you are going to greece!! What do you plan on doing while down there? That will be around the time i go into labor... i think i'd rather go to greece than go into labor... lucky.