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

[PrettyInInk42]

Would you maybe wanna do a meet and greet after the baby's born? My cousin and his wife did that cuz the U/S tech was unable to tell them what they were having, so they didn't know if they needed girl or boy stuff. My sister had a meet and greet as well, but cuz of different, dumbass, problem child reasons. Anyway, that would mean there's more focus on the baby than you.

In other news, I have a shopping problem. I just picked up this sleeper in sizes 0-3m, 3-6m, and 6-12m. Dear God, let this child be a girl. lol

Edit: Oh, also, for us first timers, look for sleepers with zippers. My friend (who already has a kid) says the last thing you wanna do at 3am after changing a diaper is deal with buttons.

 

[TTCfirstovr30]

I am not sure yet about what to do regarding baby shower or if I someone will throw me one. If I was to do it, It would definitely by a "jack & Jill" style because I can't deal with all that pressure on me. But we will see.

Pretty - I heard that too about the zippers. That sleeper is super cute and if you can't buy stuff for the baby what fun is being pregnant! I love anchors, I definitely want the title guy in anchors!

 

[PrettyInInk42]

TTC - True. lol. I was kind of neutral about anchors, but then I got an anchor tattoo for my dad (a few years before he passed), and now when I see them, I think of him.

 

[Girly922]

I'm going to go back a bit here, we've been out all day. Pretty, you asked about baby signing. My local children's centre do baby massage, baby yoga and baby signing courses, and I did all of them with DD. The signing is basically makaton. DD didn't take to it at all, she was more interested in finding her words and has always been very forwards on her language skills (she's just learnt to write her name, major proud mummy moment. Lol).
Saying that, my friend's LB had major speech delay due to glue ear that wasn't diagnosed until he was 2.5yrs. They just thought he struggled forming words and sounds so from 9m she started signing with him. He's now 4, has grommets and his speech is coming along amazingly, but he still relies on his signing for certain things. It really made their lives so much easier. For the right child, it's amazing. For DD, she just couldn't understand why I was asking her to do actions instead of the words that she wanted to learn.

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Fair enough, Girly. If my kid finds it easier to just say the words, that's fine by me. As long as it's not something that'll stunt their development, it doesn't hurt to try.

 

[808malia]

A friend of mine did baby sign language with her baby boy and it worked out amazing for her and her kid. She started really early, so when baby was hungry or wet he could tell her with the signs. I am gonna try it with mine also and see how it goes... Hopefully it will go well

 

[Parkep]

I dont think we will do a shower or anything. Would feel odd being the 4th. Even if its a different gender.

Maybe a bbq just to get everyone together..

 

[thexfadingpat]

Edit: Oh, also, for us first timers, look for sleepers with zippers. My friend (who already has a kid) says the last thing you wanna do at 3am after changing a diaper is deal with buttons.

Yes. Zippers are awesome. I'd also suggest getting footless sleepers once baby is a bit older. My son has big feet so even though the sleeper would fit, the foot part would always be too tight on him.

 

[lesondemavie]

Anyone else starting to feel the extra weight? I'm up 11-12 lbs now and my back/sit bones are really aching! I keep thinking...I'll probably put on at least 11 more. I mean baby only weighs about a pound right now, and I was 8lb when I was born. Hopefully my body adjusts as I gain and doesn't just keep getting worse!

 

[Girly922]

Oh no, definitely won't hurt their development. We started when DD was 6-7m and she said her first word around that time (dad dad) so I think that's why she didn't take to it. But some kids really do.

As for footless sleepers, a really good investment for anyone planning to babywear. We wear from birth and you have to be careful that there's no pull on baby's toes once they're in the carrier/sling/wrap. So either a size up in the babygrow, or footless and socks.

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Today is the day we get to reveal gender to our families.. last night we were at our best friends house (she and her husband are pretty convinced we are having a boy too) and they were asking about the ultrasound. DH is so used to saying "he" that he said something about how the baby was laying and was like "he....." So my best friend was like " we need to stop talking about this otherwise you'll spill it." So now they are pretty positive its a he. Boy are they going to be suprised today 😂😂😂😂.

 

[Girly922]

Oh man, I bet their faces are going to be ace!! I can't wait to hear how the reveal goes!!

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Can't believe I've made it to the half way point. Appt in 1 hour. ^_^

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Girly I know.. especially once the piñata breaks and it's white and silver candy.. we are really going to throw them off lol..

Pretty..Eeeeeeee I can't wait to hear!!

 

[DobbyForever]

Lol gagrl yes!!!! Lol that is going to be awesome. Everyone just knew I had a boy so it was like the lamest reaction ever haha. Hf!!

Pretty yes zippers are life. I find the button snapping therapeutic... in the day time haha I like the snap sound lol. Cute onesie! Can't wait for your update!

Forgot who asked but I lost weight for a couple weeks (3lbs) and it decided to just show back up and now my back is sore. Ignorable but mildly annoying lol.

Went to see Logan. I had to pee SIX TIMES just during the movie r_r and I wake up every morning to an angry tummy no matter what I ate for dinner. Which was sushi omg. Yum. I tried to stick to safe rolls like California and tempura shrimp but omg OMG I caved on some salmon ones. The place we went is super fresh, high quality fish and clean so I figured I could sneak a few. Then we went to this cute tasting room but I got third hand smoke so SO dragged me out of there so fast because "he was protecting his son" lol

Still not feeling movement. Still bummed about it. 2w2d until my next scan ugh

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Would you guys hate me if I waited til my OB appt on Monday to confirm gender? I can tell you kiddo is measuring 20w3d (3 days ahead) and 377g (13.3 oz) though.

Edit: I have a right anterior placenta.

 

[DobbyForever]

Lol no I won't hate you . Glad everything went well! What a (I'll leave out my guess) cute profile

 

[Weebles]

Girly, I sent you a message to join the fb group but I haven't gotten an invite. I'm not really sure how that works with it being private now but I would really like to join.

Very cute pic Pretty! Is that really only 12 weeks?

Gagrl, can't wait to hear how your gender reveal goes!

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Shit, no, sorry Weebles. That's 20 weeks. Just changed it. My bad. lol

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Ok ladies, I'm gonna come clean here. I was hoping to give myself the weekend to process this info, but I know the OB is gonna tell me same thing the tech did: It's a boy.

I've spent most of the afternoon trying to think about all the positives. I even decided to take a walk to my local mall to clear my head and run a couple errands (like take back the doll I bought), but half way into my walk home, I just broke down. Now that I'm home, I'm just sitting on my bed, wiping away tears as I type this. I know this reaction is a mix of hormones and expectations and uncertainties about the future, but I feel like shit. I spent most of last year grieving the loss of my dad, and now I feel like I'm grieving the loss of my daughter. And I feel like such an asshole cuz some of you are dealing the possibility of actual medical issues, and I'm bawling my eyes out cuz my baby has a penis. I hate myself for feeling like this, especially when I feel him move. He's counting on me to love and support and be there for him, but I'm an emotional wreck. I know I'll get past this and I'll love my son more than words can say, but I'm having trouble dealing with this right now.