Mid-August Testers

[Srbjbex]

Bea / Nic - Did you girls watch One Born Every Minute last night? I was very traumatised and in tears by the end of it! Makes me very very scared indeed! It was bad enough just watching them use the forceps in general, never mind all the added complications!

Hands - great news about your hubby, sound like he is putting a lot of effort in!

Lisette - loving the scan pic, thanks for posting! Not long now till you will be on holiday

Snow - hooray for the CM!! So excited for you!!!! I hope you managed to give hubby a good seeing to! I am sorry to hear about your sister, I am sure she will all be ok, and will feel much better once her husband is with her x

CH - I dont know any one with low testosterone, so I am unable to offer any advice, but I know you fully deserve a little baby and you will have one!

Feeling a bit better today about everything. i think I just have this permemnet queasy feeling in my stomach, that I am starting to get used to. Nic your desciption of a having had some nasty wine at an office party is spot on. I know I am not going to be sick but I know something is going on down there!

 

[InHisHands]

Lisette - Yay for holidays!!! We were suppose to go on one this weekend, but had to cancel it... maybe we can go when hubby gets back. Are you excited? What do you plan on doing? BTW your little one looks like he/she is just growing along. You will be able to see a lot more on your 12 week scan. My little one's pictures at 10 weeks were clear, but there wasn't much to see. I think that's typical that early on.

CH - Is hubby doing better?

Bex - Your symptoms are checking out to be good. It must feel great to feel something this time around. I'm so excited about your weekend coming up. Let us know how it goes.

Bea - Have they taught you anything about breathing techniques or breastfeeding in your class? I wish they had a class like that around here... i could use some help with both... but Google might be my only avocate in that department.

Snow - Whoohooo! Have you gotten a postive O test yet? When you get a chance be sure to update us on your sister. I hope all is well and prayed for her last night.

Nic - How are you feeling? Any preggo symptoms? I had another clot nosebleed this morning, dizziness about once or twice a day, and im really really tired. I wake up exhausted even though i think im getting a good nights sleep. Oh and i've peed on myself 3 times now. *shakes head* Baby must really be on that bladder.
Once i had just gotten done peeing. Got up wiped, put my clothes on, flush the toilet... went to the sink and leaned over to wash my hands and it came gushing out. Had to change underwear and pants. I'm so glad i was at home!!!!

AFM - I'm doing well, but have a very tenseful situation at work to deal with. Basically a teacher wants me to do one thing, but my supervisor wants me to do another. So when i do what my supervisor wants, the teacher comes after me and chews me out, and now it is a tense situation and i have to work with her. Yesterday she even pulled me out in the hall and chewed me out with her fist pounding to make the angry gestures.

The anxiety can't be good for Dexter and I hate she is putting my child through it (twice already this week alone). If it was just me, i would cry and be ill about it, but with my child being affected... that adds a whole new protectiveness that im feeling. My supervisor is trying to deal with the situation, but it isn't happening quick enough for this momma. I shouldn't sit here and feel sick about going into work and antcipating conflict. I know it has to affect my little man and i don't want to stress him out. I've heard it can be so bad that it affects their personality development. I don't want that at all!!!

 

[MrsBea23]

Hi Everyone,

Snow - I really hope your sister is ok. On the bright side Tanzania is pretty advanced when it comes to African countries so I am sure the medical care she is getting is decent. Good to see you have started SMEP and great to see you are getting EWCM so early .

Lisette - Happy belated birthday I am glad you had a good one and your scan went so well yay.. Have a fantastic time on hols it is such a good time to go and help the time pass faster.

CH - How are you getting on hun? Would you be covered for IVF?

Hands - I was just reading up on this the other day and the placenta actually stops most of the stress hormoes form reaching the bubba so try not to worry about it too much. I would just tell the teacher that you are following your supervisors orders and if she has a problem she will have to speak to them and leave you alone.
I actually have a 2.5 hour breasfeeding class tonight lol, seems quite long but I guess there is lots to learn. We have been doing breathing and massage techniques as well, I am sure you could get some good stuff off youtube though.

Nic - My DH plays football about 4 times a week! and is obsessed and watches every single sport he can from football to darts to bowls! We both get a bit obsessive when we have an interest in things.

Bex - I really wouldn't worry about last night OBEM that lady should of had a C section they really should of told her it is not normal for the baby to keep going back up that far after each push. And looking at the size of her and the size of the baby I think she had undiagnosed Gestational Diabetes. Being our 1st we get much more care than 2nd time mums so I am sure all will be fine for us.

AFM - I actually have to go for a Glucose tolerance test on Wednesday because i failed my 28 week blood test and I might have Getational Diabetes which isn't surprising since I have PCOS. Oh well if I do it means I get some extra scans he he.

 

[NotNic]

Bea - Sorry to hear about you possibly having GD but good news about having it checked. Let us know how you get on.

My OH is a sports fanatic. He is currently training to be a children's rugby coach so is only home Weds and Friday evenings. We had to buy a tumble drier just so I could keep up with all the washing! I don't think there is a sport he doesn't like!

Bex - I watched OBEM and I have to say it was tricky viewing. I really winced and was worried that there would be a bad outcome. So glad that baby was okay. I agree with Bea. That lady definitely should have had a c section. Their daughter was a real chunky monkey! There was a lady I used to see a lot in 1st tri and she had the same issue with her 1st and she is now considered high risk and has additional care.

Hands - Sorry that work sucks right now. I don't really have any symptoms apart from sore ribs and bad skin. I do find myself getting more angry with people though and I feel you on the stress levels. I'm really having second thoughts about where we are trying to buy. I really worry about how much the house is and just what we can afford when my maternity leave ends. OH and I are coming from completly different points of views and there really isn't a compromise for both of us. We can't stay put, but we can't afford another house of a similar size in OH's preferred area. I'd rather not leave where we live now and do feel like OH is expecting me to make a lot of sacrifices and I don't feel he's making enough back. Hopefully we can get some sort of solution sorted out soon because it's making me a very grumpy and overwhelmed Nic.

Bea - Let us know what the session is like tonight. Of the sessions we've paid for I'm probably going to have to miss the b/f one but hoping I can go along to the NHS one in our area instead.

Snow - Hope there's a good update on your sister. Also it's snowing right now again. Any chance you've got a positive opk too? Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

CH - Really hope your OH is feeling better.

Lisette - Super news. Can't wait to see that bump pic soon. xx
xxxx

 

[CHDickey]

He is feeling better. He got prescription for cream yesterday, but didn't get it filled. Want more info on all options. Probably going to go to urologist since they are specialized in that!

 

[MrsBea23]

Nic - The breastfeeding class last night was good, we learnt a technique called Biological Nurturing if you google it you can probably find youtube clips about it so not that big a deal you will be missing it. It was really good for DH though there was allot of emphasis on them being able to tell if the baby was latched correctly and them being a part of it.

We also looked at the different types of poop and what they should look like at each satge which was interesting.

And a main point was the breastfeeding shouldn't hurt and if it does you should take them off and start again because if you are in pain then they are not getting enough milk.

Hope everyone is having a great Friday.

 

[NewbieLisette]

Bea that sounds like a great class! I was just telling H we should look into courses like that in our city...just soo much to learn

Snow hope ur sister is doing good sweetie? T&P

Well we are officially on the road Hope you girls all have wonderful weekends & week's coming up! A special early Happy Valentines Day as well! Ill be getting nice & healthy looking for my first bump pic to send you all next weekend lots of love xoxo

 

[snowflakes120]

Lisette - Have a great trip! Happy V-day too! Nice pic!!

Mrs. Bea - Glad the class went well. Hope your glucose is better this time around.

CH - Hooray for cream! It's a great start!

Nic - Sorry for the added stresses of moving house! Hope you can come to an agreement.

Hands - I would tell the co-worker that she needs to speak with your boss and leave you out of it.

Bex - Are you excited to tell everyone this weekend?

My sister is doing well and recovering. Her hubby is now with her and she will be staying with an American family in the main city til she feels better to travel back to her village. The cyst was the size of a tennis ball. She just can't believe this all happened.

AFM, Getting excited. I am doing a wine tasting with a bunch of girls tonight after work. It should be fun. We don't really have much else planned for the weekend - hubby has a few tests to study for next week.

I am a bit anxious today. My OPK was pretty negative yesterday so we skipped BDing last night. However, I am feeling some symptoms of OV. I am afraid I am going to OV today - if that's the case then I missed the day before again this month. Last month, for some reason my OPK didn't become positive til the actual day of OV - I am afraid that is the case again. Awe such is life. I need to calm down though because I can't change anything. Just hoping that my OV holds out til Saturday so I can feel super confident this cycle. Anyways, going to jump hubby as soon we walk in the door from work tonight!!

 

[Srbjbex]

Snow - I am very excited !!! When we first arranged visits to do the telling, I was so so worried that i wouldn't actually get to tell (like last time) so now that it is here I cant wait! So it is hubbys parents tonight, then tomorrow morning we head up to York for the weekend to tell my folks and my littlest sis (who will defineitly cry) but we are stopping in Nottingham on the way so we can tell my brother! woop! That will just leave my other brother, but as he lives in Germany, I think that will have to be a phonecall!

So great to here your sis is ok (a tennis ball!!!!!!!) and enjoy your wine tasting, have an extra glass for me!!!

Lisette - have a wonderful, wonderful time! Think of us all here in the freeeezing UK, cant wait for this infamous bump pic / tshirt!! haha

Bea - your class sounds really good. i know I have ages yet, but I cant wait to go to some classes, more to meet other pg people in the local area! Most of our friends are a bit spread about, so will be really nice to meet some local friends!

CH - great news that hubby is feeling better. It certainly cant hurt to get as much info as you can. Any exciting plans for the weekend?!

Nic - sounds like you are having difficult house decisions! I know how you feel. I think realistically we would like to move within the next couple of years, but it will be a compromise between a house in the area we live in now (which is expensive so therefore would be smaller) or one with more space but not quite where we want to live. I guess if there was lovely big houses, in lovely areas with wonderful schools, and didnt cost a fortune we would all live there already hey!

Hands - It is rubbish that you are being in that situation at work - it should not be for you to resolve, and that it is very bad of your supervisor who should be looking out for you! Hopefully will get sorted for you soon hun!!

If i dont get chance to log on at the weekend, hope you all have a fabulous weekend and I'll catch up with you all on Sunday evening most likely

to all

 

[InHisHands]

Hey all

Snow - thanks for the update on your sis. Im glad that things seem to be going okay.

Nic - I wouldn't want to be moving this late in the game either. Yuck!

Lisette - can't wait to see your bump

Bea - i wish they had classes like that around here. I think im going to end up having to just read books for the info.

Bex - How did everyone take the news?

CH- how you doing? Glad hubby is feeling better.

AFM - Dexter and I got into a nesting cleaning frenzie yesterday without a hubby here to intervine. We dusted, cleaned the sinks, cleaned the counters, cleaned the mirrors, put odds and ends away that had been left out, cleaned the toilets, cleaned the tubs, got on our hands and knees and took pinesol to the vinal floors, vacummed the floors, went back and remop the floors, vaccumed and wiped clean the baseboards, cleaned out the fridge and wiped down all the shelves in it, took everything out of the kitchen cabinets and cleaned the bottom of the shelves and put most of the stuff back (threw some stuff away), wiped down the surfaces of all the cabinets, took everything off the fridge and threw some of the stuff away and reorganized the magnets, did the dishes, took out the trash, and did laundry. I'm tired today. haha.

 

[NotNic]

Wow Hands! What an excellent early spring clean you had. You'll sleep well tonight! As for classes Bea said she found s few things on you tube. Perhaps you could take a look and if there is anything you specifically want to know let me know and I'll ask when my classes start.

I'm having a bit of a lazy weekend. We bought a few baby basics - bibs, socks etc. yesterday and went for an amazing Sunday lunch. My sister and I shared a whole roast chicken with yummy garlic roast potatoes. There was so much that everyone had to help us out! So pleased I went for a swim this afternoon before lunch to work up an appetite.
Also I wanted to share that I can now see kicks from the outside. Really is amazing and probably the first time I thought I really do have something in there lol. I tried to wake hubby up to see it, but by the time he did Pip stopped. Hopefully hubby will get to feel it soon.

Hope you are all having great weekends. Snow did you get your O day?

Xx

 

[snowflakes120]

Nic - How exciting about seeing the kicks. That truly is amazing!

Hands - Sound like a wonderful cleaning weekend of Spring cleaning even though it has been super cold these past couple days - I can't wait for the warmer weather! Although, I am sure when it is July and in the 90's - I'll be wishing for colder weather!

Well, I got myself in a tizzy over nothing on Friday. I didn't end up OVing. I thought that I did all day yesterday too up until this AM's temp that went down. So I took another OPK with FMU and it was mega positive so I guess today is the day. Good thing we BD'd Fri, Sat and today! I think we got a good shot this cycle. My fingers are super crossed need less to say.

 

[InHisHands]

Nic- I'm so excited for you! I can't imagine what a kick even feels like, let aone seeing one. I can't wait! BTW now that you mention it, Bea did say that! Preggo Brain strikes again. I forget everything these days.

Snow --- Yipeee!!!!!! O day has came and what good chances!

 

[Srbjbex]

Hey ladies

Hope you all had good weekends! Well we had a fun weekend telling everyone. Hubby's parents were very excitable as expected....we'll give them a bit of time to be excited but I then think we are going to need to calm them down a bit before they buy the entire of Mothercare!

My parents were a bit more subdued...in fairness, my dad wasnt feeling very well at all and was full of a nasty cold but I could tell was quite emotional about it really. My mum on the other hand seemed a bit more flippant. When she asked how far along I was, I said 6 and a half weeks and she said 'oh Rebecca' as if to say, you're not really very pregnant at all then are you. That annoyed me. Anyway, she is always like that. She always starts off completed unexcited about things and then gradually gets more excited. Im sure to it (mum was the same when we announced our engagement), and I normally get all the emotion and hugs and stuff from my dad in these situations, but because he had the nasty cold he was feeling really flat.

I think I just feel a bit cheated, because of what happened with my miscarriage has completely taken away all of the surprise of the announcement, and some of the excitement. Husband says it will feel different when we have a 12 week scan because everyone will be able to relax a lot more.

 

[NotNic]

Sorry to hear that Bex. My mums a bit like that. When we told my parents we were at the same stage and the first thing my mum said was 'Well done' and then asked if it was planned. I'm sure they're probably bring cautious. My mum lost her first baby and once I had my 12 wk scan she confided that she didn't allow herself to get excited until we got through the scan. Now she is uncontrollable!! I'm sure you're parents will be like that soon, plus when it's your daughter who is going through all the changes I do think it is a much bigger deal because they worry about our health. In laws are a bit more removed and can enjoy it.

Snow - super duper news lovely! Lots of for you! Xxx

 

[InHisHands]

Well, i went to my 21week gender scan today. Baby was moving a lot and it was hard to get good pictures. The lady didn't talk a whole lot (but explained to me that she wouldn't before hand which i was okay with). She didn't tell me anything good or bad as far as results.... she said i would get the results on my 24 week appointment with my midwife.

Soooooo until then, i thought i would share some of the better pictures. The lady confirmed that Dexter is indeed a boy (second picture). I really hope baby's feet and nose aren't really that big though! Dad and i don't have big feet or noses!

BTW I'm afraid based on the photos that baby has inherited daddy's jaw problem where the bottom of the jaw is too far in and needs surgery to move the entire jaw forward. Hubby and his daughter both have it... hubby has had his fixed, and his daughter's isn't very pronounced.

 

[NotNic]

What amazing pictures of Dexter's bones you have! I'm really jealous how clear they came out! I really wouldn't worry if I were you. Baby grows at different stages. My Mum always used to say that when our feet grew as kids we were due an overall growth spurt! Perhaps Dexter is the same.

Happy Valentines Day everyone! Do you all have exciting plans? I don't. Hubby the old romantic has taken a half day's holiday .................to go to Brighton to watch football with his Dad. I have told him he has to come back with coconut ice, a tub of cockles and some honeycomb otherwise he'll be in my bad books!

I also have my mw appointment this evening. I am feeling huge after a recent bump spurt so I'm feeling pretty confident that Pip's measurements will be spot on. Interested to hear if they will give me an idea on how big a baby I'm expecting. I'm below where I should be on my weight growth chart, but in my family we carry light until the third tri when we pile it on - so that's not a very good guide for us.

Catch you all later.

 

[InHisHands]

Happy Valentine's Day!!!!

I plan on going to our church to eat a special dinner that they are putting on. I'm bringing my mother.

Nic - Thanks for the kind words about Dex. Please be sure to update us on Pip after your appointment!

 

[Srbjbex]

Hands - Great pictures of Dexter - I love them!!

Nic - hope your appointment tonight goes well! How long after you went to your GPs with yuor BFP did you get a call from your midwife to arrange your booking appointment? I'm guessing around 8 weeks, but would just like to know!

I also have an unromantic valentines planned (I dont really 'do' valentines day). Hubby is going to play tennis with a friend and I am going shopping to pick up some bits and pieces for a hen do I'm on at the weekend.

 

[Srbjbex]

Snow - just checked your chart, crosshairs tomorrow I reckon