November 2013 Babies!

[therealdalia]

Yep, next year we will all be giving hugs and kisses to our babies and hopefully taking a sip of champagne, too! For those of you who are already mommies, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Which raises the question....does anyone know when I can have a glass of wine, a little bit of beer....anything? I haven't had any alcohol but may ask my doc next time I see him since I will be out of my first trimester.

My baby books tell me that NO alcohol is safe but I read online that one glass per week in the third trimester is OK. As much as I want wine, I am staying away unless my doctor gives his blessing for a glass or two. Any other thoughts on this? Do any of you plan to drink at all?

My mother in law said she drank as much as she wanted (before doctors started banning alcohol during pregnancy) and all her kids were fine. Yet I am still too chicken to take ONE sip. Oy vey!

Please share your thoughts/plan of action on this...

 

[therealdalia]

My next question of the day: I know it's early, but have any of you started your birth plan yet?

Anyone opting for elective C-Section? I think I might, though hubby says I should at least TRY to push baby out. I am petrified of childbirth!

 

[Storked]

I'm being induced but aside from that, no real birth plan lol.
Alcohol is a hard one to say. There really aren't any tests because it would be unethical. Who knows how much alcohol one has to consume for FAS? That amount could vary for different people. I have mostly heard that it is best not to chance it.

 

[luna_19]

Recovery from a c section is way longer and more painful than from a vaginal birth! I haven't really started planning but I know I am 100% having an epi

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Hope everyone had a great mothers day. I certainly did.

Doctor called to tell us all our blood tests came back great with little risk for any abnormalties.....and WE'RE HAVING A BOY!!!!! SOOOOOO EXCITED. OH couldnt be happier and it was a great way to spend the weekend looking at cute little boy clothes

Now if I could just find the motivation for packing lol

 

[Storked]

Aw how awesome rockingmom!

Have you guys started looking at maternity swimwear yet?

 

[wantb502]

I definitely am going to try everything in my power to have a natural birth. I don't want the scar or the recovery time.

Congrats rockin!!! That's so exciting! I can't wait to hear all the gender reveals. In the weeks to come! I got a text from my OB that my CF test was negative! We have our US tomorrow...19 hours left... But who's counting!

No swimwear for me! I'm planning on trying to get away with my regular two piece for as long as possible. I tried it on and everything is looking good except for the lack of tan and my huge boobs! I will def need to get a larger top. It would be too risqué with the old one

 

[missjenn]

Wow!! Congrats on the boy news!! I didnt even know you could find out that early!!!! You must be so excited now that you can buy baby clothes!!


Just so you girls know...Johnson will send you a free baby pack, my friend told me about it and it is legit.

https://www.freestufffinder.ca/free-johnson-sample-pack/

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Thanks everyone....and yes, super excited to be able to look at cute boy stuff and OH has already ordered a baby football jersey lol

No swimwear for me...at all, lol. No one needs to see this, Im trying not to be, but Im super self conscious of how my body is changing.

The alcohol question is a good one. I would maybe kill someone for a glass of wine or a cigarette right about now, but....to me at least, I figure why take the chance. Heres the thing, women do all kinds of messed up things and have ok babies all the time, but I couldnt live with the risk in my head.

Hope everyones having a great start to their week and yes! I cant wait either to hear the gender reveals coming up.

Wantb hope your appt goes well, keep up posted

 

[bb1]

Have to have a C-section here.
I ended up with an emergency one with James and now this pregnancy because I already have high blood pressure the chance of VBAC are out.
But whatever brings me home a healthy baby I am fine with.

 

[whittnie117]

Hi all, sorry I have been mia. I have been so extremely exhausted, but I have been keeping up on all your posts. I hope this exhaustion goes away soon.

Welcome butterball.

Rockin I am happy to hear about all your good news. Searching for clothes is going to be fun!

As far as alcohol, I personally wouldn't chance it. I have, however. read contradicting information. Many say none, zero. Then I have read that a glass of red wine is okay once a week. I have never read anything about beer besides after birth and that it helps milk come in. Either way, I am not going to drink during or after.

And for birth plan, I haven't really sat down and planned anything out for sure, but my hope is to have a vaginal birth and try for as natural as possible. Possibly an epi if I absolutely can't handle the pain, lol. I do not wish to be induced or have pitocin, but I will do whatever is needed to have a healthy baby.

 

[wantb502]

US was Perfect!!!! HB 150 and the tech was playing around and having fun and did a 4D for the fun of it! It was so cool! I will posts picture later!

 

[missjenn]

So glad to hear it went well! And so jealous that all of you get pictures!!!!

 

[whittnie117]

Want, that is awesome. You must have an awesome doc office. Can't wait to see your pictures!
My appointment is Thursday for my 12 +3.

 

[therealdalia]

I know I am 100% having an epi

Me too!

Hope everyone had a great mothers day. I certainly did.

Doctor called to tell us all our blood tests came back great with little risk for any abnormalties.....and WE'RE HAVING A BOY!!!!!

Congratulations on your healthy baby boy! Have you guys thought of any names yet? Which blood test did you have done to determine sex? Is that test a standard part of the usual genetics appointment?

Have you guys started looking at maternity swimwear yet?

Heck no! I am in that "Is she pregnant or fat" phase and it drives me nuts! This guy I see at the gym couldn't even talk to me because he was staring at my bump with that WTF look. He was still polite though, but I wanted to tell him sooo bad. One day that big healthy bump will come through!

OH has already ordered a baby football jersey lol

May I ask which team? ;-)

Hi all, sorry I have been mia. I have been so extremely exhausted, but I have been keeping up on all your posts. I hope this exhaustion goes away soon.

Good to see you back! The exhaustion is NO joke and I feel super lazy. Daytime catnaps, ending my gym workouts early and crawling out of bed have become the norm. I know that meeting our babies will make it all worth it!

US was Perfect!!!! HB 150 and the tech was playing around and having fun and did a 4D for the fun of it! It was so cool! I will posts picture later!

Congrats! Sounds like a girl's heartbeat! I can't wait to see the pics!

My appointment is Thursday for my 12 +3.

I can't wait for your update!

 

[therealdalia]

Oh crap, I just realized I have no choice about maternity swimwear because I am spending a week in St. Lucia for my sister's wedding in August (I'll be about 6 months then). We'll be at an all-inclusive resort with all of our family and friends for a drunkfest and nonstop party. I'll be the pregnant one at the bar and won't be able to do any of the eco/adventure tours...but I guess it'll still be fun!

I am still debating over whether I'll squeeze into my usual bikinis or if I get a grandma maternity suit. I am leaning on the bikini thing now but bet I'll end up buying a couple of maternity one-pieces to cover my bump.

They are starting our new roofing project in a week and the contractor says the remodel of our home could take 4 months. I hope I don't regret doing such a huge renovation during my pregnancy! But in the end, this unplanned surprise makes it all so much more exciting...I can't wait to be a mom.

 

[whittnie117]

Also be really careful out in the sun, especially in a place your skin isn't used to. Our skin is so sensitive right now and no one told me. I have second degree burns on my face. So, I'm having to worry about drinking enough water to combat the dehydration and keep my temperature down. The sun is mean.

 

[missjenn]

I am super constipated and bloated today!

 

[missjenn]

Oh crap, I just realized I have no choice about maternity swimwear because I am spending a week in St. Lucia for my sister's wedding in August (I'll be about 6 months then). We'll be at an all-inclusive resort with all of our family and friends for a drunkfest and nonstop party. I'll be the pregnant one at the bar and won't be able to do any of the eco/adventure tours...but I guess it'll still be fun!

I am still debating over whether I'll squeeze into my usual bikinis or if I get a grandma maternity suit. I am leaning on the bikini thing now but bet I'll end up buying a couple of maternity one-pieces to cover my bump.

They are starting our new roofing project in a week and the contractor says the remodel of our home could take 4 months. I hope I don't regret doing such a huge renovation during my pregnancy! But in the end, this unplanned surprise makes it all so much more exciting...I can't wait to be a mom.

You must be excited for the vacation!! The good news is that you will be the super cute pregnant girl in a bathing suit!

I didn't realize our skin was extra sensitive....good to know!

 

[wantb502]

I didn't know that we had sensitive skin either! I've been out a lt and haven't had more sun than usual... And I'm pastey white!

Missjenn: your bump is so cute!!! I can't wait for mine!!