Mid-August Testers

[Srbjbex]

Nic - are you planning on a midwife led centre then? I'm interested as my local hospital is also midwife led, and it is absolutely where I want to have baby. Just hoping that I stay low risk and I can do. The main hospital is in the middle of Birmingham which is about a 30 minute drive from home, and ok, but very big, compared to my little hospital which has 3 birthing rooms!

Snow - keep that chin up girl. Sounds like you had all days covered with your BDing, the clomid is doing its job. we all know you will have a little bubba soon!

CH - good luck with the urlogist today. Cant wait to check back in later and see how you got on.

Hands - yes I am fully in maternity clothes now, and husband keeps calling me 'bumpy'. I'll try and get another bump pic uploaded soon.

Bea...I'm getting excited here....

Lisette - so whats YOUR gender prediction?

No appointments for me this week, I am seeing midwife next week for my 16-week check up.

 

[NotNic]

Bex - interesting point. What is Lisette's prediction? I can't wait to find out. Do you have a gut feeling about your LO and have you decided if you are going to find out yet?

Officially the hospital I want to have Pip at is a Co-lead Centre. It has a labour ward where you can have midwife care or be under a Consultant. They also have a birthing centre which is a more 'home-from-home' set up which is where I want to have Pip. The unit is smaller with birthing pools and they try to promote a more 'alternative' relaxing birth style - birthing balls, aromatherapies etc. You can get gas and air but not an epidural. It's not the drugs that I'm against - I just would rather less interference and feel less like I'm in a clinical environment. Here's where I'm hoping to go: https://www.caringforwomen.co.uk/ma...-can-i-expect-from-the-oasis-birthing-centre/

CH - Good luck for today.

Snow - What did your tea bag say today? Keep your chin up my lovely. You can do this xx

 

[NotNic]

Hey ladies. Just back from my first NCT class. The group seemed nice though most of the men seem a bit nervy! What's nice is that a lot of the women seem very relaxed about birth and pregnancy so it should be a good couple of sessions

How was the appt CH? Xx

 

[NewbieLisette]

Hey girlies

Thanks for all the good vibes & gender guesses! Really excited to know either way so I hope the LO co-operates for us! Ofcourse most importantly that all is going well first & formost & gender secondary My gut is saying girl but more & more people are changing to boy now plus H who is sure sure sure its a boy lol - Honestly either one is gonna be such a blessing & soo exciting to really start planning & shopping now! I promise to post as soon as I can tmmr

CH how did ur tests go today sweetie? xxx

Snow chin up my friend I know how hard each cycle must be for u but hold on to ur PMA & just know in ur heart its gonna happen for u

Nic its incredible how close u are now! WOW! Really happy to hear ur mw seems very in touch with ur needs & concerns! Better to be on the safe side & have ur mind at ease that ur ready incase! How's the house coming along?

Bex endless t-shirts I know They were getting expensive too cuz I was making them at a store but then my crafty friend turned me on to iron on label sheets u can print right from ur PC! Woohoo! Like 5 full sheets for 10$! Endless possibilities now how u feeling these days?

Hands must be great having H home! Is Dexter still playing coy with who he kicks for? Sooo cute

Bea ur killing us here!!! Hope ur well

 

[NotNic]

I'll probably still be boring you in 10wks time with no baby! Still it's kind of exciting and scary to know that Pip could be introducing themself in a few weeks time. About time we come up with a few names!

Good luck for your appt. Bex I can't believe you're almost 16 wks. Wowee! Xx

 

[CHDickey]

Hey ladies, so we are kind of back at square one. First we have to get one more blood test ran and finally get a semen analysis. The doctor says that if the other hormone comes back normal then there is no need for an MRI. Also if SA comes back low then we will have to have an out patient surgery. DH has a varicocele. Which is a cluster of viens that is heating the little swimmers up. He seemed optimistic and VERY willing to work with our insurance company says we will not proceed until we know things will be covered. Planning to do blood and SA early next week so we can get a move on!!

 

[InHisHands]

CH - Well i hate to see that you are starting back at square one, but this doctor seems to be so much more promising!!! What a sigh of relief that he is willing to work with you and your insurance. I hope things get straighten out sooner than later.

Nic - Really?! No names yet?

Lisette - I can't wait to hear from you tomorrow!!!! it's so exciting to find out what you are expecting to have and i do hope all is well with baby.

Bex - not too long before you can feel the little one start to move. I want to know as well.. do you have any hunches if you are having a boy or girl?

Bea - I hope all is well.

Snow - did you start taking your meds today?

As far as Dexter goes... yes he is still very particular about how he likes my belly being touched and by whom. He'll come and play with my hand when i lay it on my belly or sometimes he'll move up so his head/body/butt (not sure which) is right up against my hand. I can feel the pressure as he pushes out to be held by my hand.. it's so sweet. He'll sometimes kick for hubby but not often and he'll almost always freezes up for anyone else.

He still doesn't like the light game. I'm still not sure if he is scared of it, or if he doesn't know what to do with it, or if he's just one of the stubborn children that have to have it there way or no way and refuses to do anything that isn't his idea. He just moves away from the light when it is presented to him. I guess we will find out when he's born if he is fiesty and stubborn or timid and shy.

His favorite most active time of the day is usually between 3 am and 6 am. I have a feeling that i will be waking up during those times for feedings.

 

[NotNic]

CH - I think that appointment seems super positive. The varicole (sp?) sounds like it could well be causing the issue and assuming that surgery is possible it sounds like a permanent solution. This is much better than square one. This is like you're one dice roll away from getting a square with a ladder on!!

Hands - I know the name thing has been a bit of a struggle. We have a girls name we like, but we haven't really looked at other options so we need to think of a few more in case it doesn't suit a pink Pip. If Pip's blue then we are in a whole heap of trouble! We had two names we thought were okay, but neither of us love the names and the nearer we get the less enthusiastic we wre about them.

Snow - Nothing exciting for our birthday unfortunately. You can tell I'm getting old as I'm going to choose a carpet and look at some kitchens! I'm out with the girls next week though and I'm hoping hubby might be bluffing when he said that he needs to be at the rugby club. How about you?

Bea - is your baby waiting to share her birthday with Snow and I?

 

[Srbjbex]

Nic - thats looks like exactly where I want to have my baby too! No doctors on site, so no epidural also, but the good thing is that partners are able to stay over! The downside for me is that if I need to see a doc and transfer me, that is to a different hospital so would mean an ambulance transfer to Birmingham which would be 10-15 mins away.

CH - new doctor sounds good, and sounds sensible too. Good that things seem to be moving a bit more quickly with this doc.

We are going to find out the gender when we have the scan on 16th May. At the moment I am convinced I am having a boy, so I want to find out just so I dont go 9 months thinking I am having a boy then it turns out to be a girl! Not that that would be bad, I think it would just confuse my brain! haha.

 

[NewbieLisette]

Momma was right TEAM PINK


So the appt was awesome, all measurements she was doing she was happy with & the hb was 156bmp! Face is sooo...developed already And her little hand was waving around, even leaning behind her head at one point! Lol was moving around like crazy! Tech was laughing & trying to keep up! Then for a potty shot & last heart angle she needed it wasn't happenning at all so she made me pee & tried again...got the heart shot & then showed us little feet & legs squirming...freeze frame on potty & voila...2 lines...definately a girl Will post pics tonight from home I promise! Still a bit in disbelief actually!!! 3D scan early June will really confirm no surprises! Lol

 

[NotNic]

Yay! So the bump shaped theory worked. Brilliant news honey. Can't wait to see those scan pics. x

Hands - I've decided on a water birth with gas and air if I need it. If for any reason my iron levels aren't right then I'll have to go onto a labour ward but hopefully I can have a similar experience. I will put in there that I will consider an epidural if necessary and I'm birthing somewhere where one is available, but I do not want pethidine.

 

[Srbjbex]

Fantastic news lisette

2 girls and a boy so far on this thread.....nic are you going to even up the tally?!

 

[snowflakes120]

Hooray for the girl Lisette! Wonderful news!

CH - I am so very happy for you that you like the new Dr. and that you are getting answers. Progressing nicely so far!!

Bex & Nic - Nice that you have your plan in place.

Hands - What's the light game?

Bea - Anxiously awaiting your post.

AFM, Not much going on. My chart looks like poop - I'm barely over the coverline and I started the Prometrium yesterday.

 

[NotNic]

I had a look at your chart Snow and it's really confusing! Maybe it's not supposed to look like the other charts

Bex - I think you'll probably find out before me. I can't believe I'm the only Team Yellow bod over here!

 

[InHisHands]

Snow - maybe a poopy chart will bring good news this month???? The light game is where you make it dark and then shine a flashlight on your belly and see if the baby will kick "Attack" it. At 27-28 weeks the baby's eyes are open and can tell the difference between light and dark.

Lisette - Congrats on your baby girl!!!!! I do believe some momma's can tap into their instincts and know what they are having before finding out. I just had a gut feeling that i was carrying a boy and i am. Poor Dex will just have to be out numbered for now. Come on Bex and Pip.. even up the score!! --- Are you going out to buy girlie things to celebrate?

Bex - I will agree with you and go with your guess of Boy. I guess we will find out in about a month though.

 

[InHisHands]

Countdown update:

CH - Next appointment in a few days!

Snow - 5dpo!!!

Bex - 168 days to go!

Lisette - 137 days to go!

Me - 70 days to go!

Nic - 55 days to go!

Bea - 5 days till EDD!!!! We are anxiously awaiting your next post

 

[MrsBea23]

Hi girls,

Sorry I haven't been on and I haven't quite got a chance to catch up on all the posts yet but as some if you know Ariana Fletcher was born on the 10th at 1.08 am weighing 6lb7oz. She is amazing I really didn't know you could love someone this much.

I had a pretty horrific birth that started on Saturday so I won't share unless you really want to hear it but let me say my idea of a drug free birth at the midwife led birthing centre certainly didn't happen for me lol.

It's all pretty hectic and I have to go and feed now but I will catch upon everything soon.

I will add some pics when I get onto the laptop and catch up properly.

 

[Srbjbex]

 

[Srbjbex]

Following from my earlier excitement, we would of course love to hear all about your labour, but only when you get the time honey! I feel very proud, it doesn't seem 2 minutes since it was mid August, and here you are with the first 'mid August' baby. I'm welling up here....

 

[snowflakes120]

Congrats to you Mrs. Bea. Welcome to the world Ariana!!