Mid-August Testers

[snowflakes120]

OMG Bex what a scare. I am so glad that Elliot is OK. I would have been a mess. How scary. And it sucks that he remembers too. But I am loving the temp raise - it looks marvelous!

Nic - Bummer about hubby telling everyone before you. I would be upset as well. But I am an overly sensitive/emotional person so everything bothers me! Can't wait for you to have your babymoon break - you need it and so do your legs. I really hope they magically get cured soon! I have been having major issues with not bonding - my Dr. yesterday sat me down and told me I have to start enjoying this pregnancy. And brought to my attention how I am just focusing on the bad and not the good. She jokingly said she is going to come beat me if I don't start having more positive thoughts and love this pregnancy more. I also talked about tying my tubes during my section. Hubby and I are pretty much in agreeance but I worry I will change my mind in a year or 2 and it's just so permanent. Anyways, I am hoping once I start feeling her kick more that I can start to bond more. They said at the ultrasound that she is already head down so I am thinking her position could be why I'm not feeling her or because of her small arms and legs? I am def showing now. I feel huge already - my belly has really grown the past 2 weeks. I would not be able to continue to hide this at all. Don't know how you are doing it still! 10 days til your scan!!

Hands - Any new news on Dex? Are his little hands better? I tried attaching the one good pic but BNB said the file is too large. I am going to have to play around later to get it up!

We bought baby girl bedroom furniture this weekend. I really do love the set. The finish we chose is called Antique Vanilla. So not a pure white white. Maybe once I start decorating I will get more excited as well. Or clothes shopping for her.

Big weekend coming up. Bird's 1st Birthday party! His shirt came yesterday and it is so adorable! We did his cake smash pics on Sunday and the sneak peak she sent is cute so far. He was not happy for a good portion of the shoot because was not happy having to sit in one place.

Kellan is now on only table foods and formula. No more purees. When we go to the Dr. the next week we will prolly get the OK to switch to whole milk.

Sis is here - she made egg salad for lunches. And I did stuffed shells and bean burgers for dinner so far.

We are still discussing moving. A house exactly like ours went up for sale yesterday so I can't wait to see what they listed it for.

Been so busy. Sorry for lack of updates! I swear after this weekend things will calm down again!

 

[InHisHands]

Nic, Snow - don't beat yourselves up too much. They say its harder to bond with the second baby because you are busy with the first one and life. Plus you two have been worrying about work, health, and etc for so long. Take a deep breath. One day at a time.

Bex - I'm so sorry that Elliot had a fall. Not fun at all. Give him a hug from all of us.

As far as dex goes - We have another appointment with the dermatologist tomorrow. It's still not under control. I've resorted to putting gloves on both of his hands. They have no skin They bleed all the time. He goes to pick up a toy or a piece of food and starts screaming from pain.

I'm so upset that they won't do more for him sooner. To top off that stress things are just not settling down at hubby's work. One minute we are going here, the next there.... no decisions are being made and it's driving me bonkers.

 

[NotNic]

Hands that sounds really awful. How can they leave him? It's so cruel. Sorry to hear that OH's job is so up in the air. Very stressful for your family.

Bex - scary about Elliot. As my mum reassures me they do better with falls than we do. They literally bounce because they don't tense their bodies up. Hope OH is recovered too. In a way its good that Elliot remembers, as it will help him take care in the future.

Snow - I'm reassured you feel so similar. I think its why 2nd time mums say its quicker. Less time thinking about it, but at the same time you're aware of the reality of a baby. Do you still think you'll call her Cassidy?

AFM- we're on the way to the airport now. F went quite well to Nanny for a 'sleepover' so I think he should be fine. It helped me that he wasn't upset too! We also squeezed in parents evening last night, and they are very, very pleased with him. He is entering almost all his stages for 2-3 already. We just need to work on improving his speech (which is inline with his age group now) and counting and shapes. He can't recognise numbers yet or shapes, though he can do the shape sorter and will count to 10 with prompting at home, so almost there. His colour recognition is amazing though. He can do purple, pink, orange beyond the primary colours. Next month he goes up into the bigger room where there's more messy play and play based organised activities. His key worker says he is very ready. So proud of him.

I will try to catch up on Monday when I'm back. Hope Kellan has a wonderful birthday Snow. Enjoy!! xx

 

[InHisHands]

quick update: Went to the dermatologist again. He says that the severe peeling isn't normal for allergies or virals. He prescribed an antibiotic for staff and warned that even though he doesn't think this is MRSA, that 2 kids from here were diagnosed with it last week and if the antibiotic doesn't work to come back and see him.

What the heck?!?!

 

[Srbjbex]

Have a great holiday Nic! It is well deserved. Looking forward to hearing all about it when you get back!

Hands - so sorry to hear that Dex's skin is still really bad I'm surprised the docs haven't got any further with anything yet, it must be horrible for you all. I really hope that you get some answers soon!

Snow - I bet you are really looking forward to the big birthday weekend! So exciting, I'm sure Kellan is going to love it! Love the fact you went for white(ish) furniture in the end you Brit! Vanilla sounds lovely and warm colours, make sure you send us some nursery pics when it's done. Do you know yet what the asking price on your neighbours house is?

AFM we had some scary news about my sister yesterday, she ended up in hospital having MRI and CT scans - she had a horrible headache and lost feeling and sensation in one half of her body and face, they didn't know if it was a mini stroke, or perhaps meningitis, but that has all cme back clear and they think it was just a severe migraine with atypical symptoms. Scary. she's fine now and at home being looked after by her boyfriend. but an end to a bit of a traumatic week!

Looks like the mid-august testers are going though a bit of a low point! At least my chart looks half decent this month! A week to go until testing!

 

[Srbjbex]

Plummet....

 

[NotNic]

And a rise?! Lovely squiffy cycle Bex xx

 

[snowflakes120]

Bex - OMG! This has got to be it! This is your longest LP, right? When do you plan to test?

Hope you had a great holiday weekend Nic.

Hands - You ok? I am hearing about more fires in your area!

 

[Srbjbex]

Maybe tomorrow. ...see what my temp says in the morning. ....

 

[Srbjbex]

Well I did a test this morning and it was BFN. Guess its just a waiting game for AF

 

[NotNic]

Sorry to hear that Bex. Long LP though which is great to see. Any chance a slow implanter is possible? According to my scans I conceived 4 days later than I would have expected to.

Snow - love the pictures of Kellan's smash cake. Too cute! Look how much hair he has now. He's no longer a baldie birdie! Hope he had a great day and everyone enjoyed his party.

Sorrento and the bay we stayed at (40mins away) was gorgeous! Managed to squeeze in one day of sightseeing when the weather was overcast and two days of sunbathing, and laughed, ate and rested. Honestly couldn't do two weeks there though - I'd be huge from all the delicious food! The bride is a wedding planner IRL so it was impeccably organised but the weather was scorching - 32 and humid on the wedding day! It made coming back to the drizzle of England a bit of a shock! I'm now praying that Sunday will be dry for F's party. The summer needs to come back!

Hands - what's happening with Dexter? Did they swab him for MRSA?

 

[Srbjbex]

Perhaps Nic, but I think we are clutching at straws now! I really would have expected some kind of line this AM but equally still no AF. So lets all keep fingers crossed for that slow implanter. I have been really crampy now for 3 days so SOMETHING is going on in there!!

Glad you had a good weekend

 

[snowflakes120]

Continuing FX for you Bex. Def could be late implanter. I am loving the longer LP! That is great! Is your sister still feeling good?

Nic - Sounds like a lovely time. I bet the wedding was beautiful! I'll send some southern US heat over to ya for Sunday! I love my birdie's hair! I think it's crazy all 4 of our boys are little blondies! Even if Finlay's is more of a strawberry blonde! The blonde hair is all Kellan got from me - he's daddy all the way!

Hands - Check in! I hope Dex is doing OK and his little hands are healing and getting better quickly!

We started slowly transitioning to whole milk today. Also, plan on ditching the bottles and going onto sippy's at the same time. Hoping this is easy for us.

Kellan is in a very clingy and showing symptoms of separation anxiety lately. Anyone have any tips? We also had our 1 year appt for him and he is 20lbs and 30.5" tall. Oh and another mild ear infection. Boo.

Had a wonderful and very eventful and busy weekend. His whale party on Saturday was a great success. Everyone had fun and the food turned out great if I do say so myself. Kellan received some wonderful gifts. On Sunday, we went to Asheville about a 2 hr drive for my uncle's wedding celebration. It was very nice - really enjoyed ourselves with family as well.

 

[snowflakes120]

Half done too!! 20 weeks today!!

 

[InHisHands]

Nic - the wedding sounds great... let us know how Finlay's birthday goes and your scan!

Snow - kellan is a growing boy! Amazing how much they grow the first year. I'm glad his party is a success. I have to start planning for Dexter's. I was going to do a kids theme but now I'm thinking more of just a general Hawaiian theme, with pizza, and just bringing toys out for the kids to play with. We have enough of them... that's for sure.

Bex.... hang in there girl. Keep us posted.

As far as dex goes his bumpy rash came back all over his body again The cream they gave us for the peeling has helped a great deal. They have stopped peeling and bleeding and he now has baby soft pink hands from the new skin growth.

Still no news on what this is. I'm hoping the allergist can help us in late july.

Still no news on hubby's work. We did decide to go ahead and change his job but that doesn't mean anything. He has to 1. be accepted to the new job and 2. get the new job before we get put on orders to move or orders to deploy. We won't know what's going on until he either gets orders or gets accepted to his new job (which will take a month or two).

 

[Srbjbex]

Well AF finally showed but I dont feel too bad about it as my LP was heaps better this month. Onwards we go

 

[NotNic]

Absolutely Bex! Sounds like this cycle things were much more 'normal' hormones wise so I have a good feeling about your next cycle. Did you do anything different this time?

Hands - so much stress! I'm not sure how you're coping right now with the uncertainty. I would be going nuts!

Busy day tomorrow. Scan first thing, then food shopping and baking. F's got a nasty cough too, but I'm hoping for a better night's sleep tonight. I'm going to need it!

 

[snowflakes120]

I thought for sure I'd come into work and there would be a scan update from you Nic!! Come on now!! Are you ready for Finlay's party? How's the weather looking?

Boo for AF Bex! But this cycle was def a step in the right direction.

Oh Hands, I was really hoping for the rash to stay away. Glad the new skin is coming in nicely though. I love the Hawaiian theme. You can get all sorts of party stuff from Walmart that I was saw there!

Less than a week til Beach trip! I can't wait to relax - I so need it!

 

[NotNic]

Hiya sorry I'm back. Been on a baking frenzy since coming back from the supermarket and then needed to log on for work.

All seems fine and we got all the measurements we needed for Baby Nic. Baby doesn't look much like Finlay in profile. It seems to have OH's profile and tummy which was massive - 95%!! The tech said its bladder was full though, so that would probably account for it being so much bigger. I am being referred for a cardio scan because of my family history so going to a hospital in London for that scan on Mon 9th but she didnt seem concerned about anything. I might ask for another sneaky headshot when we're there.

 

[snowflakes120]

Sounds like a great scan Nic. Did you get a good pic this time, I hope? Can I ask how much weight you've gained so far? I hope this isn't coming off as rude. I'm a bit concerned on mine. I did a online typical pregnancy calculator where you put in your pre-pregnancy weight and how many weeks you are and I am on the very very bottom. I am just holding on by a quarter of a pound. With Kellan I was always right in the middle of the range. I eat all day. I am going to start adding more calorie dense foods and more protein.

P.S. Send me some baked goods!