Mid June and July Firecrackers Group Due June/July 2017!

[lesondemavie]

Maternity photos are in!

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Leson.. how beautiful!!

AFM, had my 28 week appointment today. Gained a total of 14lbs so far and my doc is very happy. Still measuring a week ahead (29.5 weeks) but that's totally ok with me. My mother sent us a huge box of clothing and peanuts bedding so now we just have to wait for the crib and dresser to be delivered.. excited!!

 

[second.time]

Lesonde, those are such sweet photos! Lovely.

I've hit 30 weeks today. Had a busy weekend traveling ... my last flight before the baby is due. It wasn't bad but I did find myself feeling breathless/uncomfortable in the seat.

This time, people told me I looked smaller than they expected at seven months, which is a total change from two weeks ago. I seriously doubt I shrank in two weeks so I guess it just goes to show that people say stuff and it doesn't reflect reality!

 

[TTCfirstovr30]

Lesonde - I love your photos, they are so beautiful! You guys look so cute and happy!!

Can we talk DTD, my DH says he is worried about hurting baby even though I have told him countless times it wont! So, needless to say nothing going on at my place. lol

Had my OB appt today, Baby measuring at 2.12oz and head is down. yeay!

We also did our 4D HD live session this weekend and got to see the LO. He had his hand around the umbilical cord by his face and wouldn't move it the entire time. I don't know why that makes me feel happy, knowing he is holding on to something in there, like he has a friend or something. Anywhoo, here is my Little Leo!

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

That's so exciting... And he's so cute.

AFM, Had my 28 week appointment. Still measuring a week ahead now at 29.5 weeks. Little girls heartbeat at 150 staying strong. Have some swelling in my ankles/feet but everything else looks great.. I cannot believe we are going to meet her in about 11 weeks!!!

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Nice pics, Lesonde.

TTC - He's cute. And that makes me more excited for my 4D scan in less than 3 weeks.

I had my 28 week appt today too. Everything's progressing well and it was confirmed that I don't have GD. I was up like 12lbs from my last appt though... despite the fact that I'm pretty sure I got food poisoning last night and all food in my body made a hasty exit out of the nearest hole (sorry, TMI).

I also went to a baseball game with my mom on Saturday and got to wear a shirt I picked up a couple weeks ago.

And then had Sunday morning cuddles with my boys.

 

[DobbyForever]

Excellent pics ladies! Love the maternity photos! And the 4D scan! Mine is on Saturday but I'm not excited about it because it's so early. Oh well. I am excited to see him and get measurements though . Hopefully can get SO and fam to go

Re DTD we still do it. It's super uncomfortable now though but we were doing it on an air mattress lol. But yeah I feel better because my gyn was like have sex however you want. You're good.

Pretty glad your GD test came back clean! Sorry about the stomach bug

Afm camping, sick dog, exhausted. SO just called to offer to bring home dinner and I was like thhhaaaannnnk yoooooou

 

[lesondemavie]

Thanks all. There are so many great photos, and we had such a good time taking them. Can't wait to frame a few side by side with our engagement photos.

Such a cutie ttc. Glad the scan went well

Super cute shirt pretty.

I feel you on the uncomfortableness/tiredness second. It's getting harder to breathe, the weather is warmer, and my allergies have been awful lately which is not helping at all! I did laundry yesterday and then just felt weak/spent the rest of the day. I'm also having trouble eating enough. Anyone else having that issue? I think it's a combo of less room for my stomach and my stuffy nose from allergies. I definitely think my weight gain will slow in third tri which is fine. I can gain anywhere from 5-15 more lbs over the next 10 weeks.

As for DTD, DH and I have actually been back at it for a while now, and it's been good. I just need to use a pregnancy-safe lube, and I'm enjoying being on top. We got a bit frisky this weekend but then I realized I was out of lube so I shut it down . My cervix was just so sensitive before, and now with Charlie kicking/pressing on it (ouchie) I just didn't want to risk it.

 

[second.time]

TTC, what a handsome guy! I love that he was playing with the cord. I was reading about these little octopus toys people knit for preemies ... apparently the soft tentacles remind them of the umbilical cord and it can help soothe and comfort preemies and remind them of being in the womb. So sweet.

Lesonde, my appetite is also slowing way down. I had that bottomless hunger in the second tri and now I feel full. My weight has stayed in the same general range for like five weeks now, going up and down slightly. I'm sure I'll gain more in 10 weeks. But it's weird to not feel hungry at all. There's just no room.

Congrats on passing the test, pretty! I love the shirt.

 

[808malia]

Lesonde- Beautiful pics! You guys look so adorable

TTC- What a cutie pie! Great pic

Pretty- your snuggle pics are awesome! Looks like daddy is really bonding with you and baby, so cute!

 

[DobbyForever]

Really bummed. The people I really wanted at my shower can't make it... as much as I didn't want a big deal or to be center of attention but it's really depressing to know like you have four "friends" coming and two of your mom's friends and three relatives. I almost want to just cancel.

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Aww Dobby I'm so sorry.. I know that's rough. I've got quite a few who can't make ours too and it's disheartening to say the least.

We are getting excited for our business trip this weekend.. My last long trip before peanut arrives..

Speaking of peanut all her furniture is arriving this week so I'm getting ultra excited for that. I can't wait to have her room set up and ready to go!

We have been busy with the house.. main construction is done and now it's the small things.. met with the carpet guy yesterday and meeting with a post construction cleaning lady today. We gave notice to our landlord and I finally feel like we are getting things in place to move into our first actual house (we've been renting a townhouse the five years we've been married). I'm overjoyed or peanut gets to grow up in the same house her daddy grew up in.. for me that's so exciting.

How's everyone else?

 

[Weebles]

Aww Dobby, I'm in the same boat. I called out of work yesterday because I couldn't get myself to stop crying about it and feel the same as you, I want to cancel. Nothing like going to your party and seeing a bunch of empty chairs. I keep telling myself that the people who are going care and it wouldn't be fair to my MIL who has worked hard to plan this. And even the people who are unable to make it care as well.. I had to RSVP as a maybe to a cousins shower and I will be really sad if I can't make it so I know some of it is just bad timing and there is no way to pick a day that is good for everyone. It's hard seeing big extravagant things on social media. Not that I want anything extravagant but I have a small family and spread out family and sometimes that feels lonely.

 

[PrettyInInk42]

I know that feeling, Dobby. I always take people RSVPing "no" to any of my parties so personally. Like, "good to know you don't care about me and I'm not worth your time." I've only had a couple no's, but I still have yet to hear back from a bunch of people. The show must go on though. If they can't make it, it's their loss.

In other news, I've finally registered for a prenatal class in a few weeks. And BD and I have started organizing and making space at our respective places. I've canceled my gym membership cuz my back and feet have been hurting more and the money that'll get freed up will be helpful for buying diapers. Hard to believe it's already May and there's only like 80 days til he's here. And we still need to have the name discussion again. -.-

 

[lesondemavie]

weebles...I think some of it is just third tri mood swings. I've cried every day this week so far, and I can't really say why.

Pretty - We signed up for classes too. The first one was last night and the teacher didn't even show up! So frustrating, but we hope the teacher is ok. They kept calling and couldn't get a hold of her. They're supposed to call today for refunds/rescheduling. Next one is in 2 weeks for breastfeeding, and we have an online one that's supposed to be a 2 week class on labor preparation.

 

[Weebles]

Yeah, I think everything is making me feel more sensitive these days. It's got to be the hormones. Doesn't make it easier but at least there's not much left to go now. As much as I wanted to be pregnant I'm ready to hold this baby already.

 

[second.time]

Weebles, you're nearly there! This home stretch is so tough, emotionally. It feels like you've been pregnant forever but there's still so much time to go, and you're FEELING so pregnant all the time, and yet you're also rushing to do everything before the baby arrives. I'm definitely struggling with some anxiety lately.

Anybody with older kids thinking about how you're going to introduce them? I read something about having the baby bring a gift for the older sibling to help them feel special. Also that you want to give them a little love and attention when they visit you for the first time after the birth so they don't feel neglected right away.

 

[Weebles]

I've got it pretty easy as far as introducing an older child. My son knows while I'm in labor he's the man of the house and has to take care of our fur babies and that grandma will pick him up when we are ready for visits. But I think a gift from the baby is a sweet idea. And making a point to get pictures of them becoming a big brother/sister might help as well. Just don't do what my mother did... I was 2 and she told me she had a surprise for me... Boy was I not happy at all, surprises were supposed to be toys and not wrinkly little babies!

 

[DobbyForever]

Thank you ladies. As much as I wish you weren’t sharing in my hormonal misery, it is nice to know I’m not crazy/alone feeling this way over the RSVP list.

Pretty, it’s more like I’d rather move my shower so they could come but unfortunately that just isn’t an option. I don’t feel slighted, just sad. In a similar (but less extreme way) to not being able to share my pregnancy with my dad. I’ve known these women since I was 13 years old, and they’re the only reason I wanted to have a shower to begin with. But we spent so long arguing about the date and pushing it back and forth that we can’t push it back (for the same reason) and pulling it forward is too last minute. It’s just the weekend those three women are flying out of town to pick up their kids from their freshman year of college/ move them home for the summer. If it had been anything else, they would have rescheduled/ cancelled. They’re still sending gifts, but I really wish they could be there.

Also congrats on signing up for the prenatal classes! And don’t worry about the name. You two will figure it out. Still time.

Leson, I feel the same way. We have been 90-95 after like 40-50 and the heat is killing me. I also feel like I get one thing done, and I’m exhausted and have to rest the rest of the day. Unfortunately, lately that one thing is work so the house is falling apart. It wouldn’t bug me except I know it bugs SO and he won’t say anything. So my anxiety plays this wonder if this is bugging him mind games all day and night.

And OMG I hope the teacher is ok! But how frustrating My classes are a 40 m drive away without traffic, so I would be quite irritated. But that’s why I booked them for once the school year is over. 27 more instructional days!

Second, sorry no idea. I was so in love with my baby brothers, but I was 9 and my mom really hammed up being a big sister and her little helper and that I was their second mommy. My older brother (12) loves them but isn’t nearly as attached as I am. I agree with Weebles. Playing up the older sib, gifts from the baby, not saying HEY SURPRISE you have a sibling. but like I said noooo idea there

Gag that is so exciting! And so sweet that she gets to grow up in her dad’s childhood home! Absolutely precious! Yay for the furniture coming!

 

[Maries_s]

We are going to do the gift thing with my DD. I have a baby doll for her and a stuff animal for him. I also read that is not good to enter into the house with the baby on hands since she probably will want to hug me and I have to explain to her that her little brother is coming.

Tomorrow is my hospital tour I hope I don't end on the maternity area with contractions since I'm on voluntary bed rest. Contractions were 2 min aparts last Sunday. My appointment is next Monday.