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

[second.time]

Pretty, don't feel bad. I also had several weeks of random tears after I found out I was expecting a boy. It was hard to let go of that vision of a daughter -- and unlike you, I hadn't even bought girl clothes yet because I was 90% sure it was a boy, I was just holding out my vision of a girl. You've been expecting a girl all this time and this is a huge change for you. It's very hard and very emotional. There's nothing to feel guilt over. Just let yourself feel sad or disappointed or whatever you need to for the next twenty weeks. Then you're going to actually meet this boy and he'll be a person, your own little boy, and you'll adore him so deeply. But for now it really is tough. So many parents have experienced gender disappointment; you're far from alone.

Is it OK to say congratulations for a sweet healthy boy, though?

 

[DobbyForever]

Pretty I ditto second

 

[Maries_s]

What second said ^^^
Pretty I'm sorry you're having this downside but you are not alone. I remember in my last group when a lady found out the baby was the opposite sex in her third trimester. She already had bought a bunch of baby things and of course was disappointed for a little bit.

About me: I read a lot about what is pelviectasis and probably is nothing but it could be. For now doctor is going to have to monitor the baby and see if the problem fix itself otherwise is going to require more exam after the baby is born. Some case ended up with surgery but I think this is for severe cases. I am scared to death of what doctor is going to said and at the same time I'm hoping to receive good news. So now I'm waiting until my next appointment. I bought today the breathable bumper for the crib and a stuffed animal to feel better but I'm still sad.

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Thanks guys.

So, I ended up crying myself into a little nap. When I woke up, I had a snack and I'm feeling better now, minus my puffy eyes. I'm starting to get used to calling him by his name (Alex) and wondering what he'll be like. How long will it take him to be taller than me? (I'm 5'5", his dad is 6') Will he be great at music like his parents? Will he be the Toronto Maple Leafs' first round draft pick in 2035? I'm still hurting, but this is starting to get a little exciting.

He looks pretty cute on the inside, and I'm sure he'll be just as adorable on the outside. Here's a pic of his father and I as toddlers.

And thank you for your congratulations, second.

 

[DobbyForever]

He's going to be a Canadiens fan just kidding of course I love you

 

[PrettyInInk42]

He's going to be a Canadiens fan just kidding of course I love you

Not if his father and I have anything to say about it. Luv u 2

 

[Maries_s]

Pretty maybe when the times comes and you tell the father he gets excited because is a boy and baby is going to be a mini him. Like the name!

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Pretty maybe when the times comes and you tell the father he gets excited because is a boy and baby is going to be a mini him. Like the name!

I had that thought too. Here's hoping. Maybe if things go really well and he ends up really liking the kid, I can convince him to give me at least one more. And thanks.

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Pretty I'm so glad your starting to get excited.. I've been looking at Pinterest things trying to get excited about our little princess.

 

[Catalyst]

Congratulations on your genders girls

And feeling of loss when you were so sure what the gender was us normal I think. Younhabe enviso ed the future in sertain way, gotten excited and planned and then suddenly it aint there anymore, all changed. The change it self aint bad but the one you saw ahead us gone. New ones here and it is as good just takes time to adjust to it.

I wad planning on going to my old toen last wednesday, winterbrake in my kids school. Planned on going out to dinner with my mom, ser my inlawd and such and also I have a relative that is a midwife at the hospital and she was willing to do an ultra sound to try give us confirmation on the genders.
Well me and boys were packed, everythings in the car, they started to watch something on their travel tv and I stopped at a store to buy some snacks for the trip. And as I fo that I call my inlaws to let them know I am leaving and get told my MIL is sick and fil feels off. I stay with them while Im there cause they have so much extra room. I call my mum but my parents dont realy have any sparr space for guests to stay and also both my brothers who still live at home are sick and she is feeling weird to. So.. I just had ti drive homr and takr everything out of the car.
I cried for like an hour in my room!! I waso sad and disapointed about not going!!! And after I felt so silly that I cried that I cried litle bit more hahaha.
But now Im glad I didnt go, my sil is now sick to so it was obviusly contatius.

Sad thing is though Im not sure I will go to my old hometown now for months!! And also... about 4 weeks till our next scan.. will have to hold off more girly buys till then.

 

[Catalyst]

I know that.my ticker says 118 days till my twins will be here but since the doc says I wont go over 38.weeks around next weekend the counddown will be less than 100!!

 

[DobbyForever]

Catalyst that is so exciting!!!

Pretty I was thinking the same thing. He might be able to get more excited about a son since he can relate. Mine did that.

I wasn't going to ask him so I am glad he actually asked and offered to take me on a babymoon. He's sleeping now, but I found a lovely (albeit pricey) babymoon package for this cute hotel on the San Juan Islands. We've never seen wild orca, and my Alaska trip bombed there. So I'm hoping if we go right at my summer break, we can have a good chance. But I'm worried I'll be physically miserable since I will be 34 weeks =\. But my only break before that is spring and April is out of season

 

[second.time]

Dobby, you might want to double-check with airlines about being able to fly at 34 weeks! I have a trip coming up at 30 weeks and I think it will be totally fine, but some airlines are sticklers, apparently. I think 34 weeks is still well within the safe zone. And that trip sounds really dreamy.

Catalyst, you're so close!

I'm glad you're feeling better, pretty. There are a lot of fun things about having a son. You can also find some cute boy outfits to help you get excited ... I promise there ARE cute boy clothes out there.

 

[DobbyForever]

Ty! I'd fly American Airlines for the miles/to use my miles. They allow travel after 34 weeks with a doctor's form. Since part of the trip isn't over water (I think) then I don't need an exam to be done within 2 days for women 36w or later. I would do it just in case though. Plus, the flight is a non stop 2 hours from SFO to Seattle. They're mostly concerned about international, over water, or long flights (5+ hours).

Pretty there are tons of cute boy outfits. They may lack accessories but still f'adorable. And boys loooove their moms.

 

[second.time]

Two hours non-stop isn't so bad! Just the right amount of time to nap or watch a movie and then you're there!

 

[DobbyForever]

Right?! I forgot how close it is lol. If we do 1 stop, the total travel time is 5-6 hours but I'd rather shell out more money for nonstop and not be pregnant in the airport waiting hours

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Thanks ladies. I'm feeling slightly better today, but it's still gonna take a while to sink in. I haven't really looked at boy clothes too much (cuz it's only been like a day since I found out), and I just feel most of it isn't as cute as girl stuff. I'm not into football or basketball or many superheroes. However, I've seen some cute Ninja Turtle stuff. I was/still am into TMNT, so I feel like that's something to bond over. And I was at a WalMart today, looking at boy onesies and saw a navy blue one with a big red anchor that said "Mommy is my anchor". And I thought, "you know what.. ya, I am your anchor and I will always be there and love you no matter what". Unfortunately, I was out with BD, so I couldn't get it right then, but I'm gonna go back tomorrow and pick up one in every size they have, as well as exchange the sleepers I've already bought. I'm nowhere near over this, but I'm taking baby steps (no puns).

Here's a pic of a shirt I treated myself to yesterday. It's SUPPOSED to be a shirt, but I feel like I could throw on a pair of shorts and wear it like a dress (and I just pushed out my stomach for effect, lol). It was also $60 originally, but I got it for $37, after tax. And this is what I will present to my mom when I tell her I'm pregnant.

 

[DobbyForever]

Cute shirt! And cute frame!!! Your mom will love it! That onesie sounds adorable! I'm glad you're adjusting. Little steps.

 

[Girly922]

Cute frame! Any mum would adore that!

As for cute boy clothes, I love all the little dinosaur prints and the band tees. It's so hard to find alternative girls clothes sometimes. I don't do pink or frills but DD spends a lot of time in dungaree dresses and skinny jeans. DD is massively into Disney princesses right now though so is constantly insisting on dressing up as repunzel.

 

[second.time]

I don't love sporty stuff either. I like clothes with dino/animal themes (foxes, whales), or things like pirates or space ... a lot of my son's clothes aren't really themed, they just have cute stripes, interesting patterns, plaids, etc.

The anchor onesie sounds sweet!

It's especially easy to find more neutral stuff for newborns. I have a lot of newborn clothes with sweet duck or lamb themes. I'm looking for a home-from-the-hospital for this baby.

Has anyone used a Leachco Podster? It had such good reviews I thought it might work as a place for the baby to nap or rest when he's not being held.