Mid-August Testers

[Srbjbex]

Ahahahah that's poo, I'm sorry snow! Sounds like you have good plans for next cycle - you go girl!

 

[InHisHands]

Sounds like you are covering all your bases snow. Sorry to hear about the BFN. Hang in there!

 

[NotNic]

[ITell me about Hands! It's going way too fast. Bex I can't believe you're a banana already! I think we need a bump update.

Snow - sorry about the BFN. I'm still really puzzled by your temps though. Might it be worth testing tomorrow too just in case? Something definitely was different this cycle. Sounds like you have a great action plan set out though. Keep us posted.

AFM - Baby really has dropped. I can't tuck my tops into my trousers any more! Even my sil commented. Hoping that Pip does manage to hold off for a bit as I've made s boo boo on the crib. That's going to take two weeks to arrive. We've bought a mattress and my mum is going to get our baby crib out as a temporary measure. Can't believe I've let time run away from me. Also Snow I love the idea of Jubilee weekend being a welcome party for Pip!

Lisette - how are you doing?

CH - lovely to hear from you Hun xx

 

[InHisHands]

Well... today was my last day of work... im offically jobless/retired. It feels weird and sad, but i'm so thankful for the time to get ready for baby.

BTW im not 100 percent sure, but i think he dropped today. I had AF type cramps and then started feeling pressure. My belly seems to have sunk only about half an inch.. and im feeling him move around my cervix more.

Here the last week or so Dex has hated me sleeping on my side so i have been sleeping mostly on my back... which concerns me. I don't want him to be brain damaged because of a lack of oxygen to his brain due to laying on my back, but at the same time i dont want to hurt him. Laying on my side appears to do just that as he kicks me frantically as if to say "OUCH MOM, GET OFF OF ME!!!!" He's running out of room fast.

 

[NotNic]

Hands I gave up worrying about sleeping on my side weeks ago. Pip used to do the same to me. I now prop myself up on as many pillows as I can so I'm not lying completly flat. How do you feel about now being a lady of leisure?

 

[InHisHands]

A little sad to be closing that chapter of my life. It really is affecting me due to the fact that my hubby is not here either (he is now settled in his new place... been gone for a few weeks). It feels like im so alone right now.

Are you getting used to being home now? Do you have any guesses if pip will be early or late?

Im glad that im not alone in the sleeping situation. I'm going to try to do better. I just hope i havent caused him any damage (like brain damage) over the past 2 weeks. I've had two different nights where i dreamt i was having an asthma attack and that i was falling... and ended up waking up as i moved to my side.. so i think that was probably an oxygen thing. I dont know if i could forgive myself if i've hurt him.

 

[NotNic]

I was told by my NCT leader that left hand sleep was only preferred - not mandatory, and if the baby was unhappy it would wake us up, so my guess is that Dexter either needed you to wake up or sub-consciously your body woke you up because you were concerned. I'd listen to what your body wants, and you can always prop yourself up with more pillows. If you were on bedrest in hospital they would have you laying flat, but raised do that's what I'm trying to do.

I also found finishing work difficult. I'm quite a work-minded person, and the idea of not having a formal job scares me. I hope to return after maternity leave, but with moving it's not going to be easy, and at least for the next 5yrs I won't be able to work at the same level. I'm hoping with Pips arrival my priorities and outlook will change and this won't be as important to me anymore. I'd recommend you take on a project to give you focus. I've had decorating and planning the move (tomorrow is finally the day) to take my mind off things. How are your scrap books coming along? I would love to see pics if you have any.

Sorry to hear that hubs has now gone. Have you thought about writing a last month journal. I email my Dad pics and mini updates, so that he doesn't miss out on the last month while he is still away so he can be part of it too. How are you finding him being away. Do you also know how long he'll be gone? I only realised recently that as a rule our UK serviceman tend to do shorter tours - 6 mths, but tend to go more often than the US guys. At least by going now he'll be home at least a month earlier to see Dex.

I still feel that Pip will be a bit early. It's strange because I've been told to be prepared to go at any time, yet 6 weeks on we are both still here and that's hard to figure out. Mentally I'm not ready yet, and I think I would feel better once I have a little order in the nursery. I want to have more time but I really don't want to be late either. Both my Mum and Snow expect Pip to be here within the week so we'll see if the shared birthday ladies (my mum is the 14th April too) will be right. I have another mw appt today. I'll let you know if there's been any more progress.

Hiya everyone else. Any updates? Xxx

 

[InHisHands]

I tried the prop up pillows last night Nic. I didn't sleep very well (tossing and turning due to back pain) and ended up waking up at 3:30 with insomia and couldn't get back to sleep. Dexter of course was awake as well, so at least i had some company lol I dont know if i will even feel the affects of being sleep deprived when he gets here if i am already not sleeping but a few hours each night. This might be a blessing in disguise.

I have a TO DO list that is at about 20 items still to do before Dex gets here... so that is my project. The scrapbooks/photobooks are done. It took way longer than i expected it to, but I'm happy with how it turned out. Since i don't like glueing or taping my photos, I'm using photo albums, but then using some of the sleeves as my scrapbook labels and etc. I also have sticker tags that i will add as i get pictures of Dex that have comments on them, and i'll just stick the stickers in the corners of the plastic.. that way it isnt actually on the photos themselves. I don't have any pictures yet of what i have made, but it isnt like i couldnt take some. Not sure how well they would turn out though.

How is your nursery coming along? I really hope you can get things set up before Pip gets here, as it seems like there won't be much time once he/she does.

I'm kind of hoping Pip is more on time/late than early that way you have some more time and we won't lose you to babyhood quite so soon. It's hard to believe 9+ months have gone by already. It was soooo slow at first and now time is just getting by me!

As far as hubby goes... he'll be gone for about 9 months. I'm getting along okay. The first few days, i was an absolute mess, but i'm doing better now. I think a lot of my anxiety and fear of being a momma is coming from the fact that he's not here to help out and i'm feeling the reality set in. It also appears that where he is at doesnt have enough communication support to support webcams/videos.. thus he won't be able to see the birth. I'm totally bummed. Right now all we can hope for is a phonecall so he can at least hear the baby cry... and then my own home video so to speak (though they dont allow you to film the birth, just the labor and afterwards). BLAH!

I'm excited to hear how your appointment goes. What all are they/did they do?

Lisette/Bex where have you gone?

CH - are you still in school?

Snow - How you feeling hon?

 

[snowflakes120]

Hey girls!

Just a quick note to say that DH has a 1st appt with the Urologist on June 15th. I don't think they will do the Sperm Analysis that same day. Seems he has to go to a lab to get it done. They said they will send a huge packet of info in the mail so I'll know more once it comes.

Just playing the waiting game. Hope that AF comes sooner than the 5 days it took last cycle. Also, just keeping my FX and praying that Dr. will do a HSG on me. And that I can get squeezed in before I OV - that might be pushing it a bit far though.

Our AC has been broke for the past 2 days it has sucked! Should be fixed today though. And T-3 days til Beach trip with friends.

 

[InHisHands]

Snow, yuck for AF on beach trip and yuck for no AC.

I really hope things work out for you appointment wise. It sounds like you have a game plan, and that's sooo important. I enjoy hearing about how things are going doc appointment and all. Helps keep me up to date. Im so wanting a BFP for you. Maybe this next month will be it

 

[InHisHands]

Here is one of the baby books im working on. I premade scrapbook slips for month to month and the first 5 birthdays and a few extra labels.... cause i know i wont have time later.

 

[InHisHands]

Here is the newest bump pic.

 

[Srbjbex]

Hey folks - im away on a course with work this week, so very little time to post / catch up I'm afraid! Hands - the scrap book looks great - well done!

Will catch up properly at the weekend!

 

[InHisHands]

Thanks for checking in Bex... glad to know things are going busy, but okay for you.

Be sure to give us an update on symptoms, kicks, and etc when you get a chance!

 

[NotNic]

Looking good Hands for both the scrapbook and the bump pic! :thumbsup:

Bex - Hope the course is going well!

Move day is tomorrow. I've been sent to my Mum's to hide out as hubby is convinced that Pip will arrive tomorrow. I was feeling crampy earlier but I think that was probably wind and braxton hicks working together. I'd really rather be in my own house for the last time. I am going to go home in the morning to finish bits off and then taking myself off for a pedicure to try to sort out my sad looking toenails and huge ankles!

 

[InHisHands]

Nic - Do what you want to do girl, afterall in a little bit you wont have time to do much of anything but take care of baby. Do you think you'll go into labor tomorrow?

Have you been experiencing any symptoms recently like period type cramps or a lost of your plug?

 

[NotNic]

Yes I had cramps and dull pressure yesterday. I also think I've been losing bits of my plug for about the last 10 days or so, but I've not had a show yet. The mw doesn't reckon that Pip has moved any further down that my last appt, but I'm not convinced. We'll see if anything comes of it. I don't think it will happen today but at the same time I think that we could be looking at something happening over the weekend. Pip has teased me before though so I could still end up being here 40 weeks +

 

[CHDickey]

Hey there! Sounds like y'all are doing great. Snow keep us posted on DH appointment. I am making the appointment for my DH's surgery today. We are waiting until August to get it done. I graduated on the 12th and was accepted into the leadership academy for aspiring assistant principals for my district. Other then that just closing the year out and getting ready for a hectic June!! I am teaching district staff development and have tons of other things on my Plate. Good thing though!

 

[InHisHands]

Hey CH! Good to hear from you and congrats!! You are moving on up girl! Be sure to update us when in august hubby's appointment will be. I'm so excited that there is a game plan! YAY!!!!! We've been waiting a long time for your BFP, but patience makes perfect, and you'll have your perfect lil one in your arms.

Nic - I really do hope pip stays in there for a little bit longer. I would be beside myself if Dex came too soon... just too much stuff to do. EEK! Give pip a yield sign.

 

[snowflakes120]

Hands - Love the bump! You look great! And what awesome scrapbooks. I scrap myself - I love it!! I am currently working on one for my dog - I do consider her my furry daughter and all!

Oh Nic. It sounds like Pip will be here before we know it. Exciting! I can't wait to know if it's a girl or a boy.

CH - Congrats on graduating and being in the program for Asst. Principles. Great accomplishments. My hubby has another year til he graduates and I can't wait til he's done! He currently taking 2 summer classes right now. And Hooray for making the appt. Getting a good plan of action put in place.

AFM, major temp drop this AM so I am assuming AF will showing up sometime today. So it seems she won't be interfering with beach trip too much then bc I only have a 3-4ish or so day period. And I'll be happy because it won't make scheduling an appt around the holiday too bad either. She just better come and not fake me out for a few more days like last month...