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

[DobbyForever]

Off to dinner with the monster in law. I'm wearing what was going to be my shower and maternity shoot dress and I already feel so huge I want to cry. I'm legitimately trying to hold back tears right now. I'm sure it's just hormones and anxiety and the fact that she has made it clear she does not approve of me or this pregnancy but I just want to crawl into a hole.

 

[808malia]

I'm sorry girl! Try not to let them bother you, it's your pregnancy and nobody can take that away from you! Plus we think you are pretty awesome!!! So who cares what she thinks

 

[Mummafrog]

Aww dobby why does she get to go for dinner with someone so awesome if she's being shitty? I hope you're okay love x

I'm on a night shift atm, it's 03:30 here. Merh.. I'm doing okay though, feeling somewhat stronger than I did last week, even though I feel bigger.
I've been on ferrous sulphate (iron) for about five weeks now so I've got my colleagues to take my blood tonight so I can hopefully come off them and stick with more natural supplements because I'm so constipated it's actually awful. I never get constipated, especially not in pregnancy so I know it's the iron and it's starting to be a real problem pray for me xD

Me, hubby, toddler and a couple of our close friends have booked an impromptu 3 day camping trip to a beautiful farm on Monday. I'm so excited, I'm an absolute lover of camping AND we can have a real fire which is the best bit.
Have a lovely weekend everyone xx

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Aww Dobby.. hopefully dinner was tolerable. Keep us updated.

So my doctor told me to start kick counting and I did it tonight after dinner.. here's the kicker: since I was honed in I watched my belly... She moved over ten times in four minutes but I only felt two of them.. but my belly was visually moving.. even dh saw it. I'm going to assume that's because of the anterior placenta. So I plan on taking to my step dad who's an Obgyn about that in the morning... I just couldn't believe how much my belly was moving but I couldn't feel most of it...

 

[DobbyForever]

It was tolerable but there were clear digs on my culture. Things like oh I would never go to Africa or Asia.... knowing my dad is African American and my mom is Thai. Insert eye roll. SO said I held myself well and didn't get baited and made him proud. So I got ice cream after dinner hehe. But now she's coming to my shower so I'm scrambling to find a different dress r_r. I'm just gonna wear my second dress for the shoot. It's a flowy gown type. Not flattering but I don't have much else unless I go shopping in the morning when I'm already pressed for time =\

Mumma hoping it's not an iron thing! And yay for camping! I went camping a few weeks back and it was just so nice to escape. I hope y'all have fun!

Gag that is interesting. I was surprised my bugger makes it to ten in ten minutes. I usually don't notice/feel but once I was totally focused on him it was crazy how much he moved then goes quiet. Lol. I do always feel him when my tummy moves. I don't always feel him when SO does of SO hears him moving. So shrugs

 

[PrettyInInk42]

That sucks, Dobby. I hope things didn't go too badly. I know it's not the same, but my Oma always thought her son (my dad) could do better than my mom. It wasn't a race thing; just an old-school mom thing. My mom dealt with her subtle disapproval for like 5 years before my dad said "enough is enough. If you won't treat my wife nicely, we won't come around anymore." And then they didn't see each other for like 17 years. Things were a lot better after, but it's too bad it took so long. Hopefully she'll come to her senses and get over it ASAP.

AFM, I've got my 4D scan in less than 11 hours. I hope he cooperates so we can get a good look at him and see if he actually "looks" like an Alex or maybe more like a Matthew. Knowing BD though, he'll just say "he looks like a baby" and we'll be no closer to deciding on a name. *sigh* Men! -.-

 

[DobbyForever]

Lol he looks like a baby. Men. We were hoping the 4D scan would bring us closer to a name, but it didn't. Hopefully you have better luck!

Well she went radio silent for 10 weeks. I told SO she'd reach out before he was born because what grandmother wants to not meet her grandson. Ugh sleepy. I hope you share pics!

 

[Mummafrog]

Definitely feeling like baby has less room now as well, like she's more curled up and can't punch and kick in the same way hehe.
Also I'm a very clicky person and a bit double jointed and my daughter got clicky knees when she started crawling (she's fine now) but I can hear the baby's bones clicking when it moves sometimes xD it was the same with my daughter so I'm not worried but it's so weird! You think your own bones have clicked but then you remember you don't have bones in your tummy

 

[DobbyForever]

Baby shower was lovely and got a lot of stuff. Travel system is my only final must get now, will get an ergo as well for carrying outdoors, and then just small stuff . I'm really glad I had my shower and now I'm on ten week countdown because I would have been overwhelmed thinking about stuff I need

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Baby shower was lovely and got a lot of stuff. Travel system is my only final must get now, will get an ergo as well for carrying outdoors, and then just small stuff . I'm really glad I had my shower and now I'm on ten week countdown because I would have been overwhelmed thinking about stuff I need

I'm so so glad to hear this!!!! Probably takes a lot of your shoulders...

 

[lesondemavie]

We also had a wonderful shower yesterday. My heart is so full of gratitude. Afterward, we had pizza and drinks at our place for family/close friends mostly to thank my mom and best friend for throwing the awesome shower, and my heart couldn't be more full of love. It was all just so relaxed and comfortable. Pure happiness

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

We also had a wonderful shower yesterday. My heart is so full of gratitude. Afterward, we had pizza and drinks at our place for family/close friends mostly to thank my mom and best friend for throwing the awesome shower, and my heart couldn't be more full of love. It was all just so relaxed and comfortable. Pure happiness

I didn't realize yours was yesterday too! So glad it went well.

 

[Mummafrog]

Aww lovely news about the showers

I'm in hospital *sigh* the last two days I've been getting really regular weird heart beats in my chest, it doesn't feel the same as palpitations, it's just like my heart is jolting or something. But yeah it got suddenly really frequent so I've come in. Having baby monitored now who seems to be doing fine and is moving lots. They'll probably do an ecg for me, maybe a 24 hour take home one. This better not ruin my camping trip I tell you xD otherwise I'm fine and well though, just being careful x

 

[Weebles]

Mummafrog, I hope all is welland you don't have to stay much longer.

Dobby and lesonde, I'm so glad your showers went smoothly and you both had a nice time!

Afm, both desks are out of the office/soon to be nursery! I'm so excited! It's a little sad, hubby and I used to be big on gaming back in the day but I can't think of a better reason. There's a few few spots of plaster to fix up (ooooooold house) and we should be able to paint by next weekend. And maybe set up the furniture! And maybe take down the tacky scroll blinds and put up some real curtains! And maybe decorate! I'd love to get a new light for the ceiling too. I'm just thrilled he finally moved it so we can get going on getting ready for our baby girl.

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Good to hear your showers went well, Dobby and Lesonde.

I hope you get the all clear to go home soon, Mumma.

I had my 3D ultrasound yesterday and it went pretty well. He was a little shy to begin with, but some chocolate and cold water fixed that. We were told he's already head down, definitely well over 3lbs, and the tech kept telling us how adorable he looks... and that she thinks he'll be big and tall and able to look out for his little sister(s). lol

 

[DobbyForever]

Leson so glad you're shower was lovely as well!

Mumma sorry to hear that. I hope everything is alright. Glad whatever it is seems to not affect your baby .

Awww Pretty he is so cute! I'm glad he eventually cooperated! And what great quality pics! So clear!

 

[TTCfirstovr30]

So happy the showers went well this weekend ladies! Who is next?

Pretty - He is adorable and saw the pic on FB and he does have the same features as your father! Any closer on the name?

Mumma - I am sorry you are in the hospital, but looks like baby is moving and acting normal. Keep us posted!

AFM - had my 30 week scan, my doctor is so weird. he doesn't say one word the entire time. All he said was looks good, everything is great and baby is big but that is ok. So that is all I have to go off of.

Having such a hard time sleeping, up every hour. But I guess it is just my body trying to prepare me.

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Not that much closer, TTC. BD did make a joke/comment yesterday and referred to the baby as Alex, so I guess that's something.

I actually made a thread on "Baby Names" with potential middle name options, if anyone on here wants to take a look. ( https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/baby-names/2436591-middle-names-alex-thoughts-please.html )

And this is the comparison pic from FB. As well as one of me and the baby.

 

[DobbyForever]

Awww he really does look like your dad!!!!

 

[808malia]

Leso and dobby- Glad that your showers went well and you both had fun!

Pretty- Cute scan pics!!!

AFM: My shower is this Saturday!!! As are a few I believe? Gaglr yours is this Saturday too right? And I am almost ready... Ordered my cake, just got to pick it up along with some last minute items like fruit and veggies this Friday!!! Super excited!