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

[DobbyForever]

I blamed it on winter and a big lunch

Also I feel like you say you are overweight but you look pretty slim and proportioned to me must be a Canadian thing because here in 'Merica, that's not even close to overweight. But we are notorious for having more to love

Oooo yeah that's tough if you have mutual friends. No opinion there. I like the weekend idea not just to process but you don't want him screwing up at work, but yeah people are going to text him. Maybe just let him know btw I'm announcing in two days? Ugh idk sorry!

Ty gagrl mind knows all now. He says he wants to talk and work things with us out because "my son deserves two parents who love him so he doesn't become a drain on society" and he wants to talk moving in. He is switching jobs to a place closer to me than him, so we'll see. I'm a believe it when I see it because he also told me we could have a baby and looked how that turned out r_r we just haven't talked about us yet because I had pre-existing plans this weekend

 

[second.time]

Thanks, dobby. It's kind of bad timing to suddenly have issues after having such a good experience for over a year, but I just figure I was about to return to staying-at-home with a baby anyway, so my freedom was almost up. And he should start pre-K by August.

I see, Pretty! Sorry for accidentally calling him an ex. You aren't showing much at all - you look great! I agree with dobby, I wouldn't say "overweight" at all. I remember not showing much with my first pregnancy, not until the third trimester. I hope that everything goes well when you let him know. I know you've put a lot of thought into everything.

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Dobby and second - People keep saying I don't look that big, but it's cuz of how I take my progress pics. I always suck it in and lift my arms to elongate my body to hopefully make the bump easier to see.

Here's what I look like usually. That's also at 18 weeks, pre-breakfast. #shame #embarrassing. lol

 

[DobbyForever]

Oooo I see what you did there now I wish I had done that cuz I just let it all hang out. Please, don't be embarrassed because I still think you look great even without sucking in.

 

[Parkep]

So i dont post a lot in here... More of a lurker lol. Pretty, are you saying your going to wait till April to tell him? Did I read that right?
If so, you might not be able to... You will be almost 25 weeks by then. You will definitely be showing by then, im a heavy set girl and by then you could definitely tell. Just some food for thought.

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Parkep - If you're more of a lurker, you may have already read about my situation in previous posts. But if you haven't, this is what's up...

The father and I (and one of his cousins) have a trip planned to Tennessee (to visit the father's step-mom) in late March. This trip has been in the works since before I got (accidentally) pregnant. We've bought tickets to a hockey game ($110 per seat) and I've never been a tourist in TN, so I'd really like one last shot to see some new stuff before I have to cart around my kid with me everywhere. When I tell him, I assume he's gonna be pissed and I'm not risking not being allowed to go anymore.

I understand that you have the experience to know what you're talking about, but I'm gonna play the blissful ignorance card and hope I'm not massive by the time it's time to head down. Maybe he'll notice something before then and I'll have to tell him, but I'll only cross that bridge if I must.

Some people have called me selfish for doing things this way, but I have other reasons than just the vacation. I've been considering my options carefully and this seems like my best bet for now. Plus, I only have another 5 months to be "selfish" before it's all about kiddo, so I'm gonna do what I need to to keep us safe.

 

[Parkep]

Sorry pretty I didn't want to seem like a know it all. Just wanted to warn you of the possibilities.
I dont think you are selfish, follow your gut!

 

[PrettyInInk42]

I feel like I'm just killing tie til my anatomy scan in 12 days, so here's a question for you ladies: What song(s) make you think of your kid(s)?

Shortly after I was born, my dad heard the song "What A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong on the radio and started crying. I told myself if I ever got married, that'd be the song played for our father-daughter dance. However, he passed last year.

For several months, after my nephew was born, I'd get pretty emotional if I heard "Perfect" by Pink.

And, now that I'm waiting for my own LO, I keep thinking of "A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri. I realize it's a love song, but the lines "I have died everyday waiting for you/Darling, don't be afraid/I have loved you for a thousand years/I'll love you for a thousand more" really speak to me. As well as "Heart beats fast/Colours and promises". I can't even sing it without getting choked up.

 

[Mummafrog]

My dad went out and bought the single 'love is all around' by wet wet wet when I was born I sing a little song to my daughter called 'boats and birds' by Gregory and the hawk (odd name xD). Also my hubby did write a song for her soon after she was born
I used to sing to my bump a lot. I keep forgetting I'm pregnant atm tbh.. now my symptoms are mostly gone. I'm not complaining about feeling good but I feel a bit guilty sometimes, like I want to acknowledge baby more. I really need my anatomy scan too, this wait is horrible.

 

[DobbyForever]

Awww A Thousabd Years was my song for the twins. This one, I used it for my fb announcement post, is "Beautiful As U" by All 4 One or "Always Be My Baby" by Mariah or "A Thousand Miles". Basically I think my baby is beautiful and now matter what we will always share the bond that I grew him in my belly and I would do anything for him.

Had lunch with SO and we are going to try to make us/the baby work. He had some very reasonable requests, and even though he won't admit it he kept talking about his son and coaching the hockey team..

 

[808malia]

mummafrog- I am glad that you are feeling good! I am still dealing with some morning sickness, if I don't have a snack by my bed first thing when I wake up... but mostly better, lol!

 

[lesondemavie]

Mumma - wish I could share some of my reminders/reassurance with you. Feel like I have more than my fair share. 20 weeks tomorrow and still throwing up though less often, and then this morning I woke up to a face and neck covered in red spots. Figured out it is petechiae, broken capillaries, from intense vomiting. Guess the damage is permanent 😞 though it should fade a bit with time when this is all over. That's not to mention the acid reflux/heartburn, the headaches, and the fact that none of my normal clothes really fit anymore. My bump is getting big enough that I'm accidentally bumping it into things which hurts, and baby's kicks though not frequent are starting to feel less like flutters and more like a pen jabbing me from the inside. I'm sure all this stress will just melt away tomorrow morning at my anatomy scan when we can see our Charlie again, but today I don't feel well at all and I'm just getting a bit down about it. I still haven't taken my vitamins yet today and I honestly don't even want to try. I know I'll probably just throw them up and get more red spots anyway. I wouldn't trade this pregnancy for the world but man it's been tough. Half way there tomorrow!

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Had lunch with SO and we are going to try to make us/the baby work. He had some very reasonable requests, and even though he won't admit it he kept talking about his son and coaching the hockey team..

That's good. Here's hoping things work out well for you. : )

 

[808malia]

Lesonde- I feel ya girl!!! At least I'm not alone in this... I have gotten the little red spots as well from all the fun! And the headaches are not my friend either!!! But I am enjoying the little kicks....for now...lol

 

[Maries_s]

Oh headache! I been having them almost everyday and is very hard since I often try not to take Tylenol. So you're not alone girls!

 

[Mummafrog]

Aww so sorry some of you still feel so crap. I am still sick once every morning before I eat and my spd is still quite debilitating although it has improved this week, mine is definitely hormonal because I'm double jointed so the higher the hormones the more useless my hips go
Baby did some wriggling yesterday.. it's just.. I just keep thinking about something being wrong at the scan and stuff :/ I want to be able to buy things and not feel scared.

I still don't look pregnant, I'm too over weight, my stomach is rounder and bigger so people who know me can see the difference but everyone else will just see me looking even bigger! *sigh* sucks.
Sorry just having a whinge.. work is going really well though

I'm so off sugar right now it's weird. I can't eat my usual childish sweet cereals anymore, I can't have sugar in my tea whereas before I'd have two. I'm currently eating wholemeal toast with butter for breakfast...

Happy for you dobby xx

 

[Betty.Rubble]

Great news Dobby - hope he takes it all seriously and looks after you! X

 

[second.time]

Dobby, that's great news! Hope everything continues to go well and he's ready to fully commit and be a productive part of your life.

To those of you who are still feeling sick: I'm so sorry. I can't imagine. Morning sickness for the first 13 weeks nearly did me in, but I'm a slouch compared to all of you. I hope you get some good relief and get to enjoy your second trimesters a little bit.

 

[lesondemavie]

Thanks all. I was just feeling so down about it all yesterday. Feeling better today. 20 week appointment this morning. Little Charlie is measuring 20+4 12 oz hb@150 and perfect little organs are all in the right place. Short appointment, but I think that just means that all is well thus far

 

[second.time]

Aww ... so cute! Congratulations on a healthy, uneventful scan.