Moving over from the ttc after loss thread

[bobster]

I couldn't open it either Mack. Can't wait to see your picture. Love newborn baby pics! How are you feeling? Will you be in hospital for a while? Are the nurses helping you care for Finn a bit while you're recovering?

Congratulations Phez on your raspberry!

Jane I hope you managed to hold your wee the other day lol. Are you having a brand new bathroom? Sounds exciting. Love doing housey things. Just being nosey so you don't have to answer but was wondering why don't you speak to your neighbours?

MLM I think my bump started being noticable to people who knew I was pregnant at about 15-16 weeks but to strangers I just looked a bit porky until about 22 weeks when it was more obvious it was a baby bump. It was weird when the first few strangers noticed my bump and commented on it as then I knew I finally looked pregnant and not just fat.

You do look thinner than me though as I already had a bit of flab on my belly so yours might be a bit more obvious sooner. There's nothing like being prepared though. Have work been ok about your pregnancy?

 

[bobster]

Met up with the girlies this weekend and they are all doing these funny diets and are looking really skinny and healthy. I felt such a fatty next to them all. I know its pregnant belly but I feel fat everywhere at the moment. I had figure envy so badly!!! Must buy Divina work out dvd soon.

Hope you are all doing your pelvic floors girls!

 

[mlm115]

Kate is in labor, so exciting! C'mon Royal baby!

 

[GI_Jane]

Hey ladies,

Hehe bobster I had to walk around to the morrisons and use their toilet. The neighbour on one side is in the travel industry and we rarely see her, the other side I've said hello and good morning etc and asked their names but they don't want to know. We had the toilet and basin replaced and had it all integrated with more cupboard space (for baby shampoos etc!) and new tiling- not finished though will be washing my little man in that sink initially, it's a really nice size and not too deep. Will you buy a baby bath or do him in the sink?

Mlm, outside my family no one has commented on my bump so I guess it's still not obvious but I was on the bigger side to start with. With how you are so slender you will get comments very soon.

Oh bobster, I was reading that that line on the belly, if it goes up to belly button and stops then it means girl and if all the way towards boobs it means boy. Mine goes all the way up, still only faintly thank goodness. Dont worry about your slim mates, the weight will fly off when you breast feed and take him out for walks in your silver cross I know how you feel though! I was trying to tone up before I got preggers.

I know it is exciting about the royal baby- only cos I'm pregnant too! I would be a right hater still if I was waiting for my BFP.

3 more days until my repeat abnormality scan- I'm going to ask them to show me his winky again

 

[GI_Jane]

It's a boy for Kate. wonder what the name will be. Think they said 8lbs 6oz.

 

[bobster]

Oooh haven't heard that old wives tale before Jane. Mine goes up above the belly button but its like yours - really faint and more obvious at the bottom. Mine is the shape of a football though which is meant to be boy. Its really round.

How exciting that you get to see your little man again! Did you ask for a 'potty shot' as people call it?

Bathroom sounds lovely. I'm sure you'll appreciate it when you've got an extra set of toiletries to store away too. I was going to buy a baby bath to put inside the bath as our sinks are quite small and I can imagine it getting a bit messy.

Bought a maxi cosi car seat off amazon (brand new though) and its arrived today. Soo much cheaper. I got mine in intense red and it was only £68. It looks bigger than I thought though sat in the front room. Weird having a baby thing here- hope I'm not jinxing it.

 

[bobster]

Can't wait to see Mack's little bundle!

 

[bobster]

OMG they've had a boy!!!!! I was convinced it would be a girl!!!

Whoop how exciting!

 

[GI_Jane]

It's so exciting that your buying baby stuff. I'm looking forward to it when we finally do!

When will you finish work, you must only have about 8 weeks left?

That old wives tale was in my what to expect when you're expecting book. I think you're having a boy.

I'm excited to hear what name they've chosen.

 

[bobster]

Me too. I've had such a strong feeling mines a boy all the way through. Even before the scans. I go off at 36 weeks on the 18th September. Wanted a few weeks just to relax and prepare everything. When will you go off do you think?

I think either George, Edward or Charles?

 

[GI_Jane]

Wow, not soon until you go off considering we're almost in August.

I was thinking of finishing at 36 weeks too (so will finish 31st October) but I'm not sure, maybe I will push it until 37/38 weeks but I don't know how well I'll feel by then.

Im thinking the royal baby will be called James. I bet she will step out looking all beautiful and quite slim already.

Wonder how Mackjess is getting on.

Do you have any more maternity classes booked? Mine start in mid September for 10 weeks.

 

[GI_Jane]

I meant to ask you if you feel the baby move everyday? I haven't felt mine for 2 days now

You know when people talk to you, do you feel their eyes glance down at the bump? It's quite funny.

 

[GI_Jane]

How was your booking in appointment Mrs Phez?

 

[MrsPhez]

It's tomorrow Jane! Sure it will be fairly standard, need to remember not to wee before I go! How long do they last normally, do you know? I hope it's not an hour!
V excited about the little Prince coming out, thrilled for them!

 

[mlm115]

How adorable were William and Kate? I love how real they are. He even drove the car himself and seemed like he'd been practicing with that car seat!

 

[GI_Jane]

I know, he had def practised that. I thought it was cute he drove too. Thought she looked quite exhausted and not her best and still had the bump which was refreshing to see that they are normal. Did your maternity pants arrive?

Mrs phez, think mine lasted about 45mins to 1 hour including getting the bloods done, as it's my first I had loads of questions but being your second it might be quicker for you. Will you opt for the NT scan?

 

[MrsPhez]

Definitely having the NT scan. Had it with Dexter and got a 1 in 10000 risk of Downs, hoping it's as good this time. I don't think that's possible now I'm older.
I agree, they are a great couple. Aaaaaaahhhhhh.

 

[mackjess]

Hi everyone!! I was so happy to see Kate's bump, too. I still look prego! 5-6 months vs 10 months, but still!

I've been reading but too wiped to check in. Finn and I are starting to get better at the breastfeeding routine, so hopefully I'll get more naps in and can reply to everyone. BF is so hard, but I've met with lactation specialists 4 times and finally getting it down. Baby is happy and back to gaining weight, now I just need to figure out how to make it not hurt anymore so I'm meeting them again Thursday. It's been the most blissful chaos I've ever felt.

Here is a pic of my love.

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https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=647631&d=1374631156

 

[GI_Jane]

Mackjess, he's beautiful. What colour are his hair and eyes? Love the cheeks

Good to hear you guys are doing well. Well done for perservering with the breast feeding, I imagine some people give up very early on. My midwife told me it hurts like wearing in a pair of new shoes (but not on your feet obviously)

How many times in the night do you get up with him? How are DH and the grandparents doing?

 

[mlm115]

Finn is so cute, I love him! Hope you are recovering well after your c section.

Good luck today Phez!

Got my maternity pants yesterday- wow, what a difference! Soooo comfortable and the belly band is pretty low so I don't feel too weird wearing them already.