Mid-August Testers

[NotNic]

Mr Nic did. I was at a work event and they started as I got in the car home, so he was already asleep when I got in. I tried to sleep through them, move, rock and eventually woke OH up after I started being sick. He then ended up going back to sleep while I had a bath, so he probably missed 30mins sleep tops. I think I had about 3.5hrs in total.

 

[snowflakes120]

Oh man Nic. What a rough night you had. I'm sorry you were in so much pain but you prolly dilated a good bit so that will be less you will have to do later! Did you get a bunch done this weekend??!! Hope you were able to catch up on some sleep too.

Birdie did great with his tubes on Friday. He was such a brave little boy. He wasn't happy when he woke up from anesthesia but once we got home and he took a good nap, he woke up right as rain again!!

My ultrasound on Friday went well. Baby girl grew. Not by leaps and bounds but she did show growth. She is being measured (head, arms, legs etc) at around 34 weeks. Estimated weight is 5lb6oz. And my fluid was the same "low end of normal". I saw on my chart online that I officially have the diagnosis of IUGR. Made me sad. I have another Appt tomorrow and will let you guys know what the Dr says.

We got alot done this weekend. Lots of cleaning. Finished a good bit of nursery. Got the rest of the stuff we needed. Installed car seats. Put up PNP, swing and bouncer. Still have more to do. I really need to pack the hospital bag.

I am getting nervous about being away from Kellan. We have never spent a night away from him. I am sure he will do fine but I am nervous. My mom is flying down but she is not all up on his routine. And I hate to know what he will be thinking. He's been going through separation anxiety for weeks now. I am worried what this is going to do to him. I think Tim being gone didn't help either.

 

[NotNic]

So pleased to hear that Kellan and baby are doing well Snow. What's next for K? Great work this weekend too. You sound pretty ready now. I bet that's a relief too.

We are pretty much done on baby things now. I stayed up late on Friday and got the bags packed, bottles washed, all of the ironing done for us and the baby and the cot and carrycot set up. Finlay also had his first night in his room on Friday. I still have some artistic tweaks and we have some storage on order before its finished, but he's up there. Still to do tomorrow are some more painting in the nursery, prepare a couple of dinners for the freezer and some more cleaning. Once done I can start finishing some craft stuff - new curtains etc. for the winter and just keep on top of the housework.

Bex hope you have a fab break.

Hands - xxx

 

[InHisHands]

Dexter's new Big Boy room. Just got done sanding, staining, and clear coating the pieces that will go into his room.

It would help if we could paint the walls and if the walls weren't stucko (thus wall art won't stick on it due to it not being a flat surface) ... however I still think it turned out alright.

I'm hoping our next place will have regular drywall walls and we can get a black silhouette of someone either taking a slap shot or kicking a soccer ball to put on the wall.

 

[NotNic]

Looks great Hands. Good work! I love that he has a football (soccer) themed room.

How you holding up Snow? We get to have our babies this month!

Today I finished painting the nursery walls. The woodwork still needs a touch up, which I might do when Finlay is at nursery on Friday. I'm also planning on ordering some wall stickers - tomorrow's job. The house is practically spotless. Just need to vacuum F's bedroom and the stairs and I'm done and then it'll be easy to keep on top of. Apart from some ironing, I'm planning on resting tomorrow and chilling with Finlay chops xx

 

[snowflakes120]

Room looks great Hands!! The furniture looks really nice all together!! I am sure he loves it and feels like such a big boy!!

Nic - You are on top of it girl!

Holding up ok. Still overwhelmed. Tomorrow is my last day of work and have been slammed all week trying to tie up loose end and what have you. I can't wait to be done then maybe I can start focusing on other things that need to be done ASAP!!
Can't believe she will be here in 6 short days. Still no hospital bag packed.

I had a Dr. appt on Tuesday. My OBGYN sent me back to high risk Dr. for another growth ultrasound. It went ok. Fluid still on low end of normal but at least I'm not decreasing. Her estimated weight is 5lbs12oz so she just may break that 6pd mark by Wednesday. Her arms and head are measuring around 33 weeks. Abdomen around 36 weeks and her legs are only just about 32 weeks. I am worried about her looking disproportionate - like these short stumpy legs/arms and a big body. I don't know. High Risk Dr. was not worried with anything he saw and just kept saying "she's just going to be short like you". Trying not to worry but I am honestly still worried.

We are going to do something special this weekend with Bird as it is his last weekend as an only child. We were thinking of hitting up the Renaissance Festival that is in town.

 

[InHisHands]

Thanks guys

Nic - sounds like the nesting definitely kicked in. When do you see the doctor again?

Snow - Less than a week!!! Oh my... yay! I was 5lbs 11oz when I was born... and now I'm 5'9 don't worry about it. Just enjoy those newborn baby clothes. They are so stink'n cute but Dexter was too big when he was born to wear any of his. The festival sounds like a great idea! Enjoy Sir Kellan!

 

[InHisHands]

Bex - are you ready for Elliot's 2nd Birthday?

 

[NotNic]

I see the midwife on weds - 38+2. Getting loads of pressure on my tailbone so I think I might have a naughty baby that's moved back to back again. Hips hurt a bit too but I guess that's because baby is so low. Getting a bit bored now most my jobs are done. I think had they not told me they'd expect me to go early, I'd be fine and I'd start a whole heap of other jobs but I don't want to mess the house up

 

[InHisHands]

I hear you with the list of jobs nic. With the move, I have listed everything that needs to be done and clean before the move and I basically need to do 1 thing per day until the move or I will be behind. CRAZY DAYS ARE AHEAD FOR ALL OF US!

NIC and SNOW - 2 new babies on the way!

Bex - Terrible 2's are coming your way!

Me - 2 Months until we move!

 

[NotNic]

Hey Everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Snow - when does your mum fly in?

 

[Srbjbex]

Hi ladies! Back from hols and it was definitely the best family holiday we have had! We loved it sooo much, there was tons to do. In fact we have booked to go back again in May!

No early babies while I have been away! How are you both feeling? All ready?

Hands- dexters room looks great. Love the theme!

 

[NotNic]

No baby here Bex. Thought things might be starting yesterday as I had regular Braxton Hicks yesterday afternoon that were uncomfortable on occasions, but nothing came of it. At least I now have blow dried hair and painted nails in case it happens today! We are pretty ready now for it to happen. I've got a few things on order - wall stickers for the nursery etc. that are due and might order some curtain material to keep me going.

Also had a bit of a break through with Finlay's potty training. He's been using the big toilet for wees for the last few weeks and yesterday he actually did a number 2!! I don't know why I didn't use stickers before! Hoping this might be the turning point as its been slow going.

 

[NotNic]

Snow - good luck for tomorrow. What time do you go in? xxx

 

[Srbjbex]

Can't sleep so seems as good a time as any to come on here and wish you good luck for tomorrow Snow! Will be thinking of you! Xxx

 

[NotNic]

Hi all. Thinking of you today Snow xxxx

Just back from the mw. Baby is in a great position but I'm measuring 35wks (38+3) today and haven't grown in a fortnight. We think the baby is extremely low but I have an extra appointment next week with a view that I might need to be scanned next Friday. There is a midwife strike here in the UK on Monday so hoping baby shows up soon.

 

[Srbjbex]

I reckon Sunday is the day so that baby will share a birthday with Elliot!!

 

[NotNic]

That would make me exactly 39 wks - same as Finlay My mum is hoping Saturday and my sister is betting on tomorrow!

 

[InHisHands]

Good morning! Praying all goes well snow. Can't wait to hear some news from you!

Nic - That's great about Finlay's potty training. Dex is at a stand still so we haven't pushed. I have a feeling that he will be closer to 3 before he will "tell" us that he needs to go. Is Finlay still doing well? Have you put him in underwear at all?

I hope your little one comes out soon. Strange how both you and snow are measuring small this time. Makes you think team PINK ... but I'm stubborn and will say BLUE despite all the evidence hahahahaha


Bex - are you ready for your 2 year old? Dex hit terrible 2's, 2 days before he turned 2. Does Elliot realize his birthday is coming up?

 

[NotNic]

Yes Finlay's been in close to full time pants in the day since we got back from holiday. Apart from the odd bad day he's been dry full time, though we've used pull ups for when we are out of the house all day and my mother in law kept putting him in nappies when she had him. He just has a habit of poo accidents or waiting until he has a nappy on to go.