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

[DobbyForever]

So got it. 24 weeks is the medically accepted point in which doctors will use intensive methods to try to save a baby. The youngest saves was 21w6d. Some will try at 23. That's why 24 is considered viability even though odds of survival are only 39%

Second glad the iron is helping! Hopefully you pick up even more once you have more of it in your system

 

[Maries_s]

Girls here's a chart that could ease your mind on the chances of survival.
https://www.spensershope.org/chances_for_survival.htm

 

[DobbyForever]

Not to freak anyone out or be a Debbie downer, but those percentages are inflated. It assumes baby survived delivery. Every study I found shows about 75% around 26 weeks and over 90% around 27. 50% for 25. 30% for 24. And that's not just US but developed European countries as well. That's percent survival of birth to discharge from hospital for all preterm births not just those that survive delivery. I'm super Thai so passing to me is over 90% lol. 24 is just the mark when they will attempt delivery and intensive neonatal.

 

[second.time]

It IS reassuring to see how the odds rise very quickly. To go from 50% at 25 weeks to 90% at 27 weeks is a big change. It at least lets you know that if a problem arose at 25 weeks, you'd only need to hang on for a few more weeks to have a good chance at the baby surviving, not the full 15.

 

[DobbyForever]

True that. I feel like i can wait/count down 7 weeks versus 18. Or knowing if something happens on my babymoon (33w) that survival rates are high

 

[DobbyForever]

My invites are here! Mailing them tomorrow hehe. So freaky taking my registries off of private. Not ready! Got a coupon from Motherhood for Tiny Prints. 30% off plus free shipping so the damage was only about $30 for 25

 

[808malia]

I had another OB appointment today, they double checked the gender and are 90% sure its a girl... So I'll take it! Now I can buy some more major items for baby and I feel like I wont have to return stuff that's pink. Also my blood pressure is a little high but the blood work all came back good so they said just to monitor it for now... So now I just need to rest, and my work day is almost over!

 

[DobbyForever]

Congrats on confirming girl! Glad the bloodwork was clear. Woot almost done at work

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Thanks again, ladies.

So, we're on the way home now. I told BD's stepmom before we left and she was really happy. She said "oh, don't worry, he'll do right by you", but we'll see.

Also, the yarn I ordered last week arrived just before we left. So, I've been able to start Alex's blanket. : )

 

[Girly922]

The reason we call 24 weeks viability in the UK is because in the NHS after that 24 week mark, they will intervene and try and save baby. If a baby comes before that date, they are unlikely to do anything to help the baby survive.
I know the odds still aren't very good, but any intervention is a milestone.

Yay for confirming girl malia!

Pretty, I'm glad things went well telling his stepmother. Have you decided if you're telling him today or tomorrow?

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Pretty.. yay sounds like you are off to a great start... And that yarn looks great. Good luck telling bd.

Dobby, those look so cute!!

AFM baby shower invites went out Friday.. I had no idea until one of my best friends (who was also one of my bridesmaids) sent me a screen shot of it and told me she sent them out!! My family didn't live near here so im very blessed to have great friends who have helped out with the shower!

https://i63.tinypic.com/apeo9y.png

 

[Flueky88]

Pretty glad you enjoyed your trip and love that yarn. So happy telling his step mom went well. I really hope it goes well today or tomorrow when you tell him.

Gagrlinpitt I love your invitation, so cute. I told my mom not to bother with invitations, but they do have some cute ones.

Sorry to ladies having to take iron. I've had trouble with constipation and hemorrhoids so I was so thankful I didn't have to add iron to worsen those. My stool softener twice a day has seemed to clear my issues up. Sorry for this, I'm just used to talking about bowels all day long lol.

 

[Flueky88]

Oh and happy V day pretty!

 

[DobbyForever]

Pretty excellent news!!! Even if he reacts poorly, sounds like his stepmom would encourage him to step up or you have her. Yaaaay! And gl with telling him. That yarn is fab!

Gag love invites!!! I had to cut mine off because it had my mom's full address on it. So glad your friend stepped up for you! I felt bad that my bff wanted to... but she's 27 and makes $10/hr band lived at home with her mom in a trailer park. Versus my mom who can drop a couple hundred and not give a ff

Fluek if I didn't get that coupon I wouldn't order. With evites and fb it's like why? But i wanted one to keep and I know my stepdad/grandparents are old fashioned and prefer invites in the mail. So I got enough for them and everybody else gets an email or fb invite

 

[Flueky88]

Dobby yeah my mom has had some financial issues that was brought to light last summer so I didn't want her throwing money away. As far as grandparents my paternal grandma is 10 to 12 hr drive away. I don't think she cares anyways and that suits me. Rest of my grandparents are deceased. My mom has her foster parents but I had a falling out with them I'd rather not get into. Oh but seriously no judging for people that get or don't get baby shower invitations.

 

[DobbyForever]

I'm sorry to hear that Flueks . I hear you. I know baby showers can be descaled, but I know my friend has zero impulse control and too much time on pinterest and I don't want to see her throwing her money away on me. Not throwing it away but you know what I mean.

My BTSA coach had a baby sprinkle at her mom's. A few finger foods and mimosas and we all st around talking before gifts. No decor. Just good times with good ladies. I'm like party city pack and balloons DONE lol. I want to convince my mom to make yellow chicken curry though to theme the food. But that requires me figuring out what western African people eat

 

[Maries_s]

Pretty glad you enjoyed your trip and love that yarn. So happy telling his step mom went well. I really hope it goes well today or tomorrow when you tell him.

Gagrlinpitt I love your invitation, so cute. I told my mom not to bother with invitations, but they do have some cute ones.

Sorry to ladies having to take iron. I've had trouble with constipation and hemorrhoids so I was so thankful I didn't have to add iron to worsen those. My stool softener twice a day has seemed to clear my issues up. Sorry for this, I'm just used to talking about bowels all day long lol.

I have the same problem with constipation and nothing is working what are you taking for?

 

[lesondemavie]

Pretty so glad the first part of the reveal went well. I hope the rest does too! Beautiful yarn.

Lovely invites all! Here are the ones my best friend sent out. I had my mom send me a photo, and just cut off the writing at the bottom. We're having ours at a campground, so I guess she went with a woodland theme .



After sending out the invites, we realized that the campground is dry. No big deal for me, but our friends definitely enjoy a drink or two. I was thinking about inviting everyone over to our place before for drinks/light snacks...but just saw that it starts at noon so 11 may be a bit early for that

 

[second.time]

I've been taking these iron supplements. I was worried about constipation too but these are supposed to be gentler. So far I haven't really noticed an issue!

 

[DobbyForever]

Omg they are so cute!!!!

Do you ladies think 1.5 is long enough? My mom absentmindedly booked something at 3 but my shower starts at 1:30. I told her worst case scenario she can leave at 3 and I can Hang around with whoever isn't ready to leave.