*October Bumpkins*2014* 43 Babies Born!

[Yo_Yo]

Tummy sleeper here too!

Boy am I going to miss that in a few weeks!

I remember dd2 kicking me if I slept even slightly on my stomach! Lol

 

[Loopy Laura]

Wow I've been away for a couple of days and so much to catch up on!

Mommyof2peas - I'm so sorry, that must have been a big shock. I'm thinking of you.

Sprite30 - as this is also my first pregnancy I'm totally with you. I had no idea about all the things that could go wrong and always assumes if you miscarried you would know about it. I'm glad I do know more about it now as at least I can be prepared for each scenario.

I barely have any symptoms anymore. My bbs are less sore and I'm not even tired or nauseous. It is all worrying me so much I just booked a private scan for 12th march which will be at 9 weeks. Time just seems to be so slow right now!

I've just been on an overnight work trip and I'm pretty sure my work colleagues guessed. I usually love my wine and they definitely clocked that I wasn't drinking. This would be ok for once but I'm at another overnight work thing with the same people on Tuesday and they will get suspicious twice in a row! But I really don't want to tell anyone at work yet...

On another note I always sleep on my tummy and it's reassuring to hear that I can continue to do so until I get uncomfortable!

Congrats to those with positive scans!

 

[MamaMac123]

Doppler question....I don't know a lot about the ones you rent or buy. Are there any risks using it? Can you use it daily? How soon can you hear a heartbeat with it? I'm overweight, would it still work for me through all my belly fat?

Deli meat question....how strictly are you guys following that one? When I first heard about it I was determined to stick with it but then I also hear so many people saying its overkill and to just be careful that things haven't gone bad and you'll be fine. I had one friend say that she was obsessing over the details and her doc told her babies are resilient and as long as she's not doing crack everything will be fine. Haha

I don't think I'd go THAT lax, but I do think some of what we're told not to do is taken to an extreme. What do you all think?

As to the question of who to tell and when, we've told almost everyone already. Short of a Facebook announcement anyway. I didn't think I'd do that but we were trying for so long and most people in our life knew about it. They'd ask about kids and I'm a really open person so the story would easily come out. We had a lot of family and friends praying right along with us for this so when it finally happened we couldn't wait to share the joy and the blessing! My thinking is this, first, I don't want to assume the worst. Anything could happen, yes, but I'm naturally a pessimistic person so if I don't keep myself in check my brain will spiral to every possible bad outcome. So I've been very consciously trying to assume the best instead. May bite me in the butt! But I just want to have faith and know that good or bad it's in God's hands not mine. Telling people won't change the outcome and it won't hurt less if something happens and no one knows. Second, if something does happen I would most likely tell all these people anyway just because that's who I am.

Feeling exhausted today. It's been a doozy! Went to get a leaky tire patched for $30 and came away $800 later after finding out the issue was much bigger! Yuck! There went the baby budget for the next few months! The stress of all that has me feeling drained today. Looking forward to a weekend of rest!

Hope you all had a better day than I!

 

[cricket in VA]

Hi ladies! Hope it's not too late to hop in. I'm 8 weeks today, due Oct 10, although I just had an us that measured 7w3d. I have a 20 month old and massive m/s, which is miserable, but I keep reminding myself it's for a good cause!

Also, I'll address my signature sometime soon...it's obviously left over from my last pregnancy!

 

[cricket in VA]

Mommyberry, I slept on my tummy until about 25 weeks last time, and then was still mostly on my tummy but just propped up a bit on my Dream Genii until almost the end! My bump never got insanely huge, so it was fine for me. I would definitely recommend a pillow of some sort. Good luck!

 

[zephyr]

Sisterrose from memory I don't think going from 2 to 3 was that bad. I remember wishing for an extra hand at times but we managed just fine juggling the kids, a new baby and school, ballet etc was hard also.

Lol my nana and mum showed up earlier asked if I wanted to go out for dinner and immediately I said a steakhouse with a giant steak sounds perfect!! Then I realized that probably sounded pregnant as. Both sorta stared at me like huh?

Steak is really the only thing I feel like right now. I usually crave fruit but gone off it all. No other food sounds good.

 

[cntrygrl]

Mommyberry-- Like other ladies have said I'd get one of those giant body pillows and sleep on your stomach as long as comfortable. Unfortunately I've been sleeping with a pillow since I found out I was pregnant. My ovaries are currently the size of plums from the fertility meds and this is smaller than what they originally were.

MammaMac-- I would just be cautious. If you're ordering from a deli that you've frequented before and haven't had any issues I would say you're safe. I was eating a roast beef sub at quarter to 11 this morning.

 

[La Mere]

Does anyone else have the super human nose going on??? The other day I got out of the car and could have sworn I walked right into a Mexican restaurant! I'm still craving fajitas and I have no idea where the smell was coming from! Maybe from a neighbouring house?

Then one of my nanny kidlets was coloring and the marker smell almost made me vomit. And last night I was in the bath and suddenly smelled dog pee very strongly. Turned out my puppy had just peed on her pad....in the other room with a closed bathroom door and a hall between us! It's crazy! I smell everything!!!

Me! Lol, I've had it since about 5 weeks or so and it's hell sometimes! Especially when it come to changing my son's poopy diapers!! Hope it eases up soon!

I lost the baby at 8 weeks

I am so sorry, mommyof2peas! Sending prayers and healing vibes!

I have already asked this but lost the post... What Doppler do you ladies use?

I have a Sonoline b 3 MHz. Can't remember the site I bought it from but it was about $50.

Is anyone else feeling SUPER thirsty and dehydrated? I have been pounding water down like crazy (120 ounces yesterday), and it feels like I can't get enough!!!

Yeppers! Can't believe it! I feel like a fish out of water most of the day and it makes me pee so danged much!

Doppler question....I don't know a lot about the ones you rent or buy. Are there any risks using it? Can you use it daily? How soon can you hear a heartbeat with it? I'm overweight, would it still work for me through all my belly fat?

Deli meat question....how strictly are you guys following that one? When I first heard about it I was determined to stick with it but then I also hear so many people saying its overkill and to just be careful that things haven't gone bad and you'll be fine. I had one friend say that she was obsessing over the details and her doc told her babies are resilient and as long as she's not doing crack everything will be fine. Haha

I don't think I'd go THAT lax, but I do think some of what we're told not to do is taken to an extreme. What do you all think?

As to the question of who to tell and when, we've told almost everyone already. Short of a Facebook announcement anyway. I didn't think I'd do that but we were trying for so long and most people in our life knew about it. They'd ask about kids and I'm a really open person so the story would easily come out. We had a lot of family and friends praying right along with us for this so when it finally happened we couldn't wait to share the joy and the blessing! My thinking is this, first, I don't want to assume the worst. Anything could happen, yes, but I'm naturally a pessimistic person so if I don't keep myself in check my brain will spiral to every possible bad outcome. So I've been very consciously trying to assume the best instead. May bite me in the butt! But I just want to have faith and know that good or bad it's in God's hands not mine. Telling people won't change the outcome and it won't hurt less if something happens and no one knows. Second, if something does happen I would most likely tell all these people anyway just because that's who I am.

Feeling exhausted today. It's been a doozy! Went to get a leaky tire patched for $30 and came away $800 later after finding out the issue was much bigger! Yuck! There went the baby budget for the next few months! The stress of all that has me feeling drained today. Looking forward to a weekend of rest!

Hope you all had a better day than I!

I have a doppler but I don't use it everyday. Still a little early for me to actually start using it. When I get into using it, I only use it once or twice a week, mostly for when I do my prenatal check ups. My midwife with my first had all shapes and sizes for clients and the doppler worked for all of them, but some wanted her to use the fetal stethoscope (aka as the Pinard horn or fetoscope).

As for the deli meat: I am a not so strict vegetarian. But never have meat or any animal products in the house. If I do eat deli meat, I always heat it after making sure it's not expired.

Hope you have a better day tomorrow!

 

[SoBlessedMama]

*New to Group*

Please someone tell me that I am NOT already the crazy mom... LOL. Had an unscheduled visit with my OB yesterday as I woke up in the middle of the night and had to pee...then saw light light pink blood. Was devestated! Spent the next few hours crying, and then on hold with my dr. for about an hour trying to speak to a nurse. They wanted me to come in right away for an ultrasound.

I made it there and they saw a beautiful gestational sac! measured right in alingment with my LMP. The yolk sac was a bit hidden and blurry in the angles she could find it, but it was there! I now have another appointment earlier than originally scheduled (moved to 3/14 from 4/1) and although she said everything looked good and that it was leftover implantation bleeding just making its way out slowly, why am I still so nervous?!?!

I have a feeling this little "appleseed" just wanted me to see it and let me know everything was progressing as it shoud be. Am I just crazy? Has anyone else experienced any spotting or had any of these issues?

Oh and due date (estimated until next u/s) is 10/27!!!!! Add me to the list please!

I'm the same way!! On Monday of this week, I had some brown discharge, and I PANICKED. Went in to doc the next day for an early scan, and the sac is measuring spot on. Doctor said its probably just old implantation bleeding making its way out. She said unless it is bright red, its nothing to worry about. I spotted like that (very small amounts) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. I cried and prayed and cried and prayed!! I convinced myself I was losing the baby, and then I'd think it was fine. I felt like a complete LUNATIC. I think it's natural to worry, and we really should just try to relax and enjoy it. : ) Just know you aren't alone!!

 

[sprite30]

So my doppler arrived yesterday.... I found baby's hb first time round and then i lost it and couldnt find it again!!! argghhh! so frustrating! took me ages, im not even sure where to start

My Doppler arrived today. I couldnt find the hb I got a nice swooshing sound but by the videos on youtube that's not the hb as it registered in the 130's and I think it's supposed to be in the 160's at this stage. I'm gonna wait until after my appointment on Monday make sure yhe doc says everything is ok and then try again

 

[ljo1984]

Sister rose, I'm also going from two to three (also have two girlies) how hard can it be right?? :-/ lol. Xx

 

[rbourre]

I bought my first thing for the new baby today. I went to a consignment store and they were having a fill a bag for $5 sale so I got my daughter some new clothes and a few things for the new baby. Basically gender neutral, but I couldn't pass up the giraffe outfit. I wish there was a way to know this early if it's a boy or a girl because that is a great sale and if it's a boy then I have nothing.

 

[GeralynB]

That giraffe outfit is so cute!

 

[SoBlessedMama]

Eeek! Super cute outfits! : )

 

[MamaMac123]

Just got our first pregnancy/baby gift from one if my best friends! So exciting!

 

[MamaMac123]

So the little girl I nanny has been sleeping with this musical toy seahorse forever and I absolutely love it! It's the cutest baby toy! I always told myself that as soon as I was pregnant it's the first thing I'd buy my baby. Last week I finally got to go out and buy it and I was so excited! Then today this popped up on Facebook. so sad

https://www.abc15.com/news/national...oy-despite-fire-safety-concerns?autoplay=true

Now I feel like I have to take it back. *sniff sniff*

 

[Jcliff]

So the little girl I nanny has been sleeping with this musical toy seahorse forever and I absolutely love it! It's the cutest baby toy! I always told myself that as soon as I was pregnant it's the first thing I'd buy my baby. Last week I finally got to go out and buy it and I was so excited! Then today this popped up on Facebook. so sad

https://www.abc15.com/news/national...oy-despite-fire-safety-concerns?autoplay=true

Now I feel like I have to take it back. *sniff sniff*

That's crazy my DD has one! She used to sleep with it when she was really young!

 

[newlywed2013]

They say that the new toys are fine because they only take 2 batteries instead of 3

 

[MamaMac123]

They say that the new toys are fine because they only take 2 batteries instead of 3

Yeah I need to check mine and see how many batteries it takes. My nanny munchkins is the 3 battery one! Scary!

 

[Yo_Yo]

I bought my first thing for the new baby today. I went to a consignment store and they were having a fill a bag for $5 sale so I got my daughter some new clothes and a few things for the new baby. Basically gender neutral, but I couldn't pass up the giraffe outfit. I wish there was a way to know this early if it's a boy or a girl because that is a great sale and if it's a boy then I have nothing.

How cute is the giraffe outfit?! Ahh can't wait to shop!