November 2013 Babies!

[missjenn]

Hi girls, sounds like everyone had a great weekend. Me too!

I had my wedding shower on Saturday (girls only )

I have my 15 week appointment tomorrow and although I am excited I feel so nervous. I just want to hear the heart beat and then I will be fine....for a couple more weeks...ha! I sure wish we could have another scan though.

I will post a 15 week pic on Wednesday but I don't think there has been much change. I think I'm still going up and down in water weight and bloating. I can't wait to get the bump though!

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Sounds like everyone had a great weekend.

Congrats Jenn on your wedding shower, how exciting! Let us know how your appt goes tomorrow.

OH and I found out we got the townhouse!!!! SOOOOO excited. We started packing over the weekend, but we have a few weeks before we move so no rush. Im so excited to start decorating and getting things ready for the baby.

Nothing too exciting otherwise. I still look huge for 14 weeks, but weight has been the same for a few weeks, so thats good. Im exercising more, thank goodness for more energy, but still getting tired easily...if that makes any sense, lol. No appt for two weeks, but im still counting the days.

 

[wantb502]

Whit: I would have had a fit and cried too if I found out that someone told everyone too!i am so sorry! Why won't your older brother talk to you? Because you didn't tell him first?!? I LOVE RHPS! I have seen it 3/4 of the way through about 40 times and only fully once. Did you go to the theater and dress up in character?!? We saw iron man too, it wasn't as great as the the two, but I LOVE Robert Downey jr! Yum!

Thereal: thank goodness your MS is gone. I must say that I am super lucky because I barely had any! By looking at your profile picture, I couldn't ever imagine you having a pot belly! I think we all look at ourselves and see something completely different. There was an Olay or Dove video about women and how we perceive us verse how others see us. I'll post it if I can find it. It's really cool.

Luna: I feel the same way: I look like I've gained weight only. I've been feeling fat lately but I'm finally feeling a nice little bump forming right above my pubic bone. I looked around the party I went to this weekend and all the girls have pooches... At least I know mine is baby and not beer

Missjenn: glad your wedding shower went well! They are so much fun. We had both: coed and just ladies. Good luck on your appt tomorrow! Definitely post pictures!!

Rockin: congrats!!!!! Wonderful news!!!! I am super jealous of your energy. I think if I keep the napping up I may be able to start exercising more now that it doesn't get dark until late. Speaking of which... I'm headed off for a walk!


Glad everyone is Doing well! I am finally starting to feel a little more pregnant and get my ultrasound in less than 8 days!! Wahoo!

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Jenn, let us know how your appt goes today. Have fun!!

 

[missjenn]

Thanks...I don't know why...but I am feeling really nervous today..trying to be positive...but feeling nervous.

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Im sure everything will be great. Im excited for you!!

Also, I wanted to see if anyone else is having 'pregnancy brain' I feel like Ive lost 50 IQ points. Im forgetting things at work a lot, I forgot to get dinner out of the oven last night-woops and I keep running into things. My shins look like someone took a bat to them Someone PLEASE tell me Im not alone lol

 

[therealdalia]

Also, I wanted to see if anyone else is having 'pregnancy brain' I feel like Ive lost 50 IQ points.

I'm feeling it too, lol. Does anyone know if these babies are sucking blood out of our brains?

OH and I found out we got the townhouse!!!! SOOOOO excited. We started packing over the weekend, but we have a few weeks before we move so no rush. Im so excited to start decorating and getting things ready for the baby.

Congrats on the new home! When do you plan to start buying? You seem super ready to get moving! It's making me a bit nervous because I wasn't planning to start baby shopping until September, maybe? Is that too late?

I have my 15 week appointment tomorrow and although I am excited I feel so nervous.

You'll be fine, and same with the baby! You may know whether you're having a HE or a SHE. I think 15 weeks is the earliest when they can get a definitive answer. I can't wait to hear about it -- please, do spill the beans!

 

[therealdalia]

A couple things:

1. I can't find the post, but someone else said they're using the "thanks" button as a "like" button. GREAT IDEA! Totally copying that one!

2. We got our home improvement loan approved yesterday! Our house is a HOTMESS so we are gutting our entire house and starting from scratch. The city permits will take a month and then after that they begin the demolition. They told us the project will take 8 weeks (which I guess I 16 weeks in contractor speak). Our home will be beautiful in the end, but I hope I don't regret doing this during a pregnancy.

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

A couple things:

1. I can't find the post, but someone else said they're using the "thanks" button as a "like" button. GREAT IDEA! Totally copying that one!

2. We got our home improvement loan approved yesterday! Our house is a HOTMESS so we are gutting our entire house and starting from scratch. The city permits will take a month and then after that they begin the demolition. They told us the project will take 8 weeks (which I guess I 16 weeks in contractor speak). Our home will be beautiful in the end, but I hope I don't regret doing this during a pregnancy.

I have the 'thanks button as a like button' in my signature, steal away!

Youre brave letting contractors into your house while pregnant. I work for a contracting company and youll be LUCKY if 8 weeks means 16, try 24 lol....HOPEFULLY thats not the case with you, GOOD LUCK and I hope your house turns out beautifully.

As soon as we find out the sex of the baby Ill start decorating (not that its going to be pink or blue) but its really difficult to find things that are completely gender neutral. As far as big items, we'll get a bed in the next few weeks and im guessing most of the rest will be covered by the baby showers that are planned...we're spoiled (one in Iowa for his family, one here for mine and one at each of our works) Super grateful because I feel a bit overwhelmed with the purchasing and what to purchase and how much lol.

 

[luna_19]

It's funny but after doing all the research of everything we would have needed for twins now that we only need one of everything I'm feeling OK about it! We are slowly working on getting the spare bedroom emptyed out so we can get started, we'll probably buy the big stuff then see what we get from other people as gifts.

 

[missjenn]

Hi ladies, thank god heart beat was still there! Loud, clear and strong at 168 bpm. I was a bit concerned because when they weighed me they said I actually lost half a pound from my appointment 4 weeks ago . They didnt seem concerned at all but they were asking me if I had been sick. I still eat alot and my exercise is a 35 minute walk 5-6 days a week. The doctor assured me that this is common too so I will take there word for it! I will feel much better when I start to look pregnant since I have never felt pregnant.

We dont get an ultra sound until June 12th and that's when we will find out the sex. I go in next Thursday for the next round of genetics testing which is just more blood work.

Congrats on the town house Jenn!

 

[wantb502]

Wondeful new missjenn!!!! I bet that was music to your ears!

 

[missjenn]

My 15 week bump...that is still non existent! Just pudge! Boo!!! Hurry up!!!!!!!

 

[wantb502]

My 15 week bump...that is still non existent! Just pudge! Boo!!! Hurry up!!!!!!!

You look so pretty and you definitely don't look pudgy! I def see a little bump and just wait in like a week or two, you'll be like "whoo... Where did that come from!" At least you are probably still able to wear you regular clothes longer!

I plan on wearing my clothes as long as possible but I think a belly band is in my near future

 

[luna_19]

I was going to keep wearing my regular clothes for as long as I could but I found that I look more pregnant and less fat in mat tops so I've made the switch. Oh and for pants it was very uncomfortable for me to sit in my regular jeans starting around 9/10 weeks so those are out too

Also my boobs are way too big now for all my summer tank tops and dresses

 

[missjenn]

My 15 week bump...that is still non existent! Just pudge! Boo!!! Hurry up!!!!!!!

You look so pretty and you definitely don't look pudgy! I def see a little bump and just wait in like a week or two, you'll be like "whoo... Where did that come from!" At least you are probably still able to wear you regular clothes longer!

I plan on wearing my clothes as long as possible but I think a belly band is in my near future

Thank-you! I can't wait to pop!!!

I am still in regular clothes...I did grow old of my old jeans but that was at like 8 weeks haha...my jeans were pretty tight fitting ones so I bought a new pair a few weeks ago. But yeah...the good news is less money spent on maternity clothes.

 

[missjenn]

I was going to keep wearing my regular clothes for as long as I could but I found that I look more pregnant and less fat in mat tops so I've made the switch. Oh and for pants it was very uncomfortable for me to sit in my regular jeans starting around 9/10 weeks so those are out too

Also my boobs are way too big now for all my summer tank tops and dresses

My boobs are huge! I went up two full sizes already!

 

[luna_19]

I went from a C to a D, I can't believe I ever fit into my old bras, they look tiny compared to my new ones

I also finally understand why people with big boobs don't wear halter tops, lol

 

[missjenn]

LOL....exactly! I don't even want to think about how big they are going to be at the end!

 

[therealdalia]

Hi ladies, thank god heart beat was still there! Loud, clear and strong at 168 bpm.

That's great to hear...thanks for the update! Word on the internet is that you're hearing the heartbeat of a GIRL!

I also finally understand why people with big boobs don't wear halter tops, lol

This actually made me lol. So true.