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

[lesondemavie]

Gag - Yea, I put a bunch of clothes on my registry some said they were for boys, some for girls, some unisex. I thought they were all adorable whether baby is a boy or girl, but I think most people get more enjoyment getting more stereotyped clothing. My boss even scolded me and said I can't put a girl in boy clothes...but honestlyto me the only thing that makes them "boy" clothes is the marketing. My best friend gave me woodland onsies with the month on the front (maybe from Etsy?). Could you just put the stickers on white onsies?

Dobby: 22 NB onesies! Wow! I only have like 5 and I'm keeping the tags on just in case, but you're expecting a small baby yea?

 

[DobbyForever]

No idea last she felt him she said he is neither big nor small. I bought a lot on clearance while I was ttc and before I knew nb was dumb. I could dig through for receipts but it would be tough so just hoping he comes out <8lbs and no laundry. There's a four pack that was gifted to me from target no receipt but they may give me store credit. And a lot were from my students who only bought nb because they are 9/10 and don't know to get bigger sizes. We have a baby consignment store so I'll take everything over as he outgrows it. Don't expect much back but we'll see

 

[second.time]

I barely bought any NB clothes the first time because I expected a large baby and didn't want to waste money on clothes he'd barely wear. Turns out he was like 7 lb. 6 oz. and wore NB for at least a month ... and I barely had any! Thankfully a sweet friend loaned me some clothes that he wore that first month, but I gave them back years ago and so now I only have a handful of NB. If this baby ends up needing NB too, I guess we'll just last-minute shop.

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Leson I could but I feel like that so overused and everyone does that... Maybe on the pompom rug my mother made her. Well see.

 

[Girly922]

Leson, I know the feeling. This is our second time being team yellow and no one wants to buy anything until baby is born and the sex is known. I only have a handful of gender neutral onesies in NB, we had very little with DD and although she was 7lb 10oz, she was in up to 1 month clothing for a while so at 3 days old we ended up out shopping to pick up loads of smaller girly clothes for her. We'll probably do the same this time if baby isn't another girl.

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Well ladies ... here it is 4am and I'm currently propped up in bed with ice on my foot.. I was walking out of the room to go to the bathroom (which is across the hall) and I hit my pinky toe on my hospital suitcase and it split my pinky toe away from my foot.. It is throbbing currently.. just hoping it's not broken. My dh wants to go to the ER but I told him it's a pinky toe and they wouldn't do an x-ray anyways so why go.. I'll take some Tylenol in the morning if it still hurts...

 

[Catalyst]

Gagrl that sounds painful! Hope it aint broken.
I feel everyone has loads more clothes than me, and Im dressing two! Hahaha &#128517;

So tomorrow is the big day! Bit nervus, bit excited... feeling loads of things... am I doing a bad thing regarding my boys having more children? Was it maby enaugh to have two? Will we handle it? Will they look similar? When do we find a name? Hahaha omg sound like I am a mess!!
But tomorrow around this time they will be here! Strange knowing that.

So today I will finish packing the hospital bag and prep things here at home. My parents have been here for few days and helped out. My dad took the younger to this farm where his aunt lives, stayed 2 nights. My boy loved it. Playing with the dog and cat, ser some chickens and cows and stuff. Their grandchildren were also visiting and they are similar age and played all day long together. My oldet will go with my dad later.
I think my dad is just as excited as we are. He keeps counting down... now there are 2 days, 1.5 now just about one day....
So next time Im on here I will have the twins!

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Gagrl that sounds painful! Hope it aint broken.
I feel everyone has loads more clothes than me, and Im dressing two! Hahaha &#128517;

So tomorrow is the big day! Bit nervus, bit excited... feeling loads of things... am I doing a bad thing regarding my boys having more children? Was it maby enaugh to have two? Will we handle it? Will they look similar? When do we find a name? Hahaha omg sound like I am a mess!!
But tomorrow around this time they will be here! Strange knowing that.

So today I will finish packing the hospital bag and prep things here at home. My parents have been here for few days and helped out. My dad took the younger to this farm where his aunt lives, stayed 2 nights. My boy loved it. Playing with the dog and cat, ser some chickens and cows and stuff. Their grandchildren were also visiting and they are similar age and played all day long together. My oldet will go with my dad later.
I think my dad is just as excited as we are. He keeps counting down... now there are 2 days, 1.5 now just about one day....
So next time Im on here I will have the twins!

Eeee I am so excited for you!!! Here's to a quick and easy delivery of the twins!!! Can't wait to see pictures.

Afm, toe is still throbbing so I'm assuming I either stubbed it bad or its broken. I've been in the medical field long enough to know all they will do is buddy tape it. So when DH wakes up I'll have him do that and I'll be good to go.

 

[Weebles]

So excited for you Catalyst!! Pretty sure all those thoughts you're having are 100% normal because you're in for a wonderfully wild ride with twins, that's for sure. It wasn't in the cards for me but I always wanted twins, oh my goodness, it will be adorable when they start interacting. I can't wait to see pictures!

Gagrl, it sucks enough waddling about when your pregnant even without a broken toe, ouch!

About all the onesies.. With my son I needed tons... He spit up all the time, eventually a bib became part of his standard outfit because it was so much easier to swap bibs instead of changing him. With DD, well so far, she doesn't spit up at all. I have probably 15-20 in premie size and seeing as how she is still under 5lbs she'll be in them for awhile yet... So tiny! But even if I just do laundry once a week it will take a conscious effort to be sure she gets to wear them all.

Lesonde- one of my favorite little sleepers I have is for boy. It is orange, blue, and green and has cute little monsters all over it. DD rocked it! For some reason I find it easier to do with boy clothes though.

 

[Mummafrog]

Hey loves

Wow Cat how amazing, sending you loads of positive vibes. New babies are never a mistake, your family will change in wonderful ways and your older ones will love them. The adjustment can take time but that's okay, you'll find a new rhythm and it will be great. It's normal to feel daunted, knowing exactly when it's going to happen let's you think about it way too much hehe.

Gagrl sorry you hurt your foot so badly D: I hope it heals quickly, it's so hard when you're carrying more weight around and injure something below your belly area.

It's also baby clothes day over here! The big wash has just gone on. After my first I refuse to have anything except vests and babygrows because it was the only way she was comfortable and it was the most convenient. She was born in June and the best outfit turned out to be just a thin babygrows, the vest under tended to make her too hot in the house.
I've got a range of sizes but about 8 smaller newborn ones that I think will be too small. My daughter was 8lb 12oz and was only in the bigger newborn size for a week before going into 0-3 month size. I have plenty of the newborn and 0-3 and it's good to have smaller just in case. We have some bigger clothes kicking around too that came from the attic but I won't be buying/washing those.
I've also been choosing some blankets and washing the muslins too, lots and lots of those xD the baby cupboard and suitcase are starting to be filled and organised too, eek! Can't believe how close it's getting x

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Gagrl - That little work shower sounded so cute. Sorry to hear about your toe though. : /

Dobby - All those onesies look adorable (expect for the Habs one, ). For whatever reason, I registered for two 4-packs of white NB long sleeve onesies. And I got all 8. I was 9lbs 7.5oz at birth and BD was 7lbs 15oz. Fairly certain this kid won't be in NB stuff for too long. I might one wash half and give the other pack to BD's cousin and his wife when their LO comes in October.

Catalyst - Best of luck to you. I'm sure everything will go fine and your boys will be more than happy with their little sisters.

AFM - I spent most of yesterday at my "MIL's" house, swimming and talking with her, her sister, and BD. It was my first time swimming while pregnant and it went pretty well, until I had to get out of the pool to pee. I guess my back got used to the weightlessness, so when I stepped out, I was in pretty bad pain. Had to sit down for a while to make it go away. But anyway, we got to see the crib and change table her and her husband bought for us, and the change table they bought for their place. BD's aunt also bought a pack and play for their house too, so we "have no excuse to not visit". It's so nice knowing everyone's excited about a new baby, despite the fact that this side of the family just had 2 new additions in the last 9 months.

So, does anyone else have carpal tunnel? I haven't been able to get a good night's sleep in several days. I bought wrist splints, but I dunno if I'm wearing them too tight or not tight enough. I keep worrying that I'll look down at my hands and my fingertips will be turning black from loss of circulation. I'd like to keep this baby "cooking" for as long as I can, but I dunno how I'm gonna go on with painful, tingly hands for the next 5-7 weeks.

 

[Weebles]

Pretty, I had terrible carpel tunnel. The pain kept me up at night and my hands were useless in the morning, sometimes for hours. The splints helped but it kept getting worse and worse anyway. I thought it was almost completely gone after I gave birth but I've noticed it a little more these past couple of days. Oh well, I'll take it. Home stretch, right?

 

[lesondemavie]

Cat so excited for you! Hope all goes as smooth as possible!

Second - Were you expecting a big baby from the weight estimate on your last ultrasound before birth?

Girly - Glad I'm not the only one! My mom actually already bought some baby girl NB onsies bc she just couldn't resist &#128514; (Those still have tags and the receipt). As for size that's what I've read...some 8lb babies fit in NB for a while, some a short time, and some not at all. I have a feeling we'll be on the low end of 8 and might need to get a bit more. We shall see!

Weebles - I love stuff with monsters! So cute! Our take home outfit is dinosaurs. I agree that there are more "baby boy" clothes that work both ways. That being said, there are some "baby girl" clothes that have me scratching my head too.

Like this: https://www.target.com/p/baby-girls...74-white-aqua/-/A-51655580#preselect=51525394

Aqua is a great color, and elephants are also adorable regardless. I don't get it.

Gag - Got it. Should have known you wanted something different! I kinda like this idea: https://tekoarose.blogspot.com/2013/01/one-year.html?m=1 and you could put the sticker on the bucket, or this https://thestir.cafemom.com/baby/18...m=sm&utm_source=pinterest&utm_content=thestir and you can put the sticker on the bear. Both show perspective in terms of growth which is neat. Hope the toe heals fast!

 

[DobbyForever]

Lazy just woke up reply

Gag so sorry about the toe but love your beast mode attitude lol. Hope it feels better today!

Cat how exciting! Wishing you a smooth and safe delivery! You are not ruining anybody's lives! My little twinnies are the best thing that ever happened to our family, I freaking love those kids just like your two kiddos will love their twinnies

Pretty that is so sweet of them! I know I said this, but I am so happy they are just loving on you. I know it was rough hiding it and not feeling supportive, so hearing they are just flooding you with love and support is wonderful and you totally deserve it.

On that note, little A and I got our official invite to SO's annual family vacation. Luckily they go while I'm still on mat leave so no time needed off of work because I already put in for it lol. Just hope bubs comes on time. I'll feel better the older he is. It's a 3 hour drive. I just hope I can let up the control freak in me and let people hold my son. I hate his brother, his sister in law caused the big rift, I don't trust his mom farther than I can throw her, dad is great, but they have a family friend who goes as well. Like I'm meeting half these people for the first time and I have heard only shitty things about them... explain to me again why I should trust them around my son? r_r

 

[second.time]

Lesonde, at his 20-week scan he was measuring 10 days ahead. I haven't gotten many growth scans with either pregnancy. Mostly I was expecting my son would be big because I was big. I'm really short as an adult but I was a big baby, almost 9 lbs. So it was just my best guess, which turned out to be wrong. I was shocked at how tiny he looked! Clothes that seemed way too tiny to fit him ended up being baggy.

Now I have NO IDEA how big or small this baby will be. It seems like second babies are usually bigger. I have 8 lbs. in my head, but who knows.

Gagrlin, I'm sorry about the toe! I hope it's a quick recovery.

Catalyst: so exciting! I hope it's an amazing delivery and that your family adjusts smoothly to its new members. I always loved welcoming new siblings. Once they're in your life, they just "fit" and you can't imagine life before them.

Pretty, I'm glad your SO's family is being so welcoming. And dobby, I hope the family vacation goes well and people are considerate and polite for the baby's sake. Sometimes a baby helps smooth things over and avoid drama.

I'm feeling bad because I exercised a lot yesterday and watched what I ate carefully and I woke up to find I'd gained nearly a pound overnight. I know it's probably water retention, but I hate suddenly gaining weight. I'll go for weeks coasting at the same weight, and then I'll suddenly go through a few days of gaining uncontrollably. It's so weird! Only three weeks left now I guess.

 

[Catalyst]

Pretty - I have had carpal tunnel for.. I dont know.. since late april. Been rather bad, but the wrist splinter helps during the night. On my right hand for long time two to three fingers are pritty numb and sometimes theres.this pressure feeling in them so I.feel like the skin will ripp. So hope it goes away after I deliver.

Afm - just went to the wc and I have started to loose my mucus plug!!
My c.section is in just 15 hours or so (omg) so it will be interesting to see if I go to labor before and have the csection early haha.

 

[DobbyForever]

Just bought the last of my registry stuff minus gates since I'm using the endless earnings to get those later. And I realized when I got home that the cashier took the security monitor off of my video monitor but didn't ring me up for it hehe so I got my $85 monitor for free

Also anybody registered at brus definitely go to the completion event because they up your completion coupon from 10 to 20% plus you get extra in store savings

Cat that's exciting! Curious to see which vines first

 

[lesondemavie]

Second - I totally empathize with those feelings. I'm at a point where I feel like our bodies just do what they need to do though. At least for me it doesn't seem to matter what I eat or do, I'm always up 1-2lbs regardless.

Just bought a large robe from Walmart for $4, and now my hospital bag is complete!

I don't think I mentioned this, but in our baby prep frenzy yesterday, DH and I argued about monitor placement. With the current set up there's no good place to put the monitor, so DH wanted to shove our crib in the corner to make it work. It totally stole my happy feeling bc it made everything feel cramped again. In the end, we decided to diy a stand for the monitor ourselves. Just picked up the wood today, and crossing our fingers we can pull this off with just a jigsaw. A miter would be better, but we don't really feel like dropping another $200 right now. Might see if we can borrow one from a neighbor.

 

[DobbyForever]

Oh I agree some days I wake up 1.5-2 lbs heavier than the night before. It sucks but it's just pregnancy and will go away. At least that's what I tell myself lol

Congrats on finishing your hospital bag! I'm having the same issue with monitor placement as well especially since I opted to go from just audio to video. I'm thinking a small shelf system on the wall or a stand like you are doing. We'll see

 

[second.time]

Thanks for the sympathizing! I'm trying to remind myself that it's all temporary weight gain, it's just hard when I feel like I've been mindful and then I see a big gain.

I was having cramps and frequent contractions last night, but when I woke up today it's all calmed down again. At least there are some signs my body is getting ready?

Lesonde, that sounds so resourceful! I hope it works well and gives you the arrangement you want.