PAL - August 2012 Rainbow babies!

[chisox35]

Hello everybody!

Funny the "we have lots of time" was brought up. I was saying that for a while & then my wife said everything had to be done by July 4th (due date is Aug. 4th) so every weekend has been project after project! So far for the nursery we've painted the walls, ceiling, & trim, new carpet, re-did the closet, put together the crib, dresser (127 lbs! ugh), glider, & bouncer. Still have some things to do but a lot of the major stuff is done. It's been a lot of work - I'm not a handy guy - but a lot of fun too.

Oh, my wife is 30 weeks today! I'll post a pic in a few minutes.

As always I wish you all the best!

 

[chisox35]

30 weeks today!

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[jd83]

Chisox, the room looks great, and your wife is just too cute! Tell her she looks amazing

 

[struth]

Oh my goodness - so much to catch up on. You ladies have been chatty!

Bizzy - love the photos! Your bump is looking great - and 13lbs is very good. I have put on much more than that (I've given up getting on the scales!).

Kozmik - you look great too. Is it common for US ladies to have a pregnancy shoot? I'm not sure that many people do that over here?

JD - the room looks great! So colourful.

Babybump - I've been dying to get our nursery sorted too. I am having my nursery furniture delivered on Wednesday and our decal has arrived so I think I will be spending the upcoming bank holiday weekend sorting out the nursery. I can't wait to have it in some sort of order. At the moment there is no furniture but loads of clothes etc in bags. I just want it all sorted!

Chisox - I agree with JD, your wife looks really good (and so happy now that the nursery is just about done!). I'm loving the sporty look in your nursery too. It looks great.

AFM - not a great deal to report. All seems to be going well. I'm looking forward to my next scan (at 32 weeks) and my baby shower (1st July) but other than that just plodding on. It has warmed up here in the last couple of weeks and so I've been getting a bit swollen but nothing too bad. Just counting the days....

 

[KozmikKitten]

Hi Ruth! - Maternity shoots are gaining in popularity around here. I wasnt sure if I thought it was a cute idea or cheesy, so I just did it anyway! =)

Chisox - your wife looks adorable per usual! Nursery is looking great too! Keep up the good work; us DW's can be slave drivers when we set our mind to getting things done! You seem to be keeping up quite well!

 

[BabyBumpLove]

The sport themed room looks good! Love the wall color! I tried nagging my husband tonight and it just turned into a fight . All I can get is "it will be done before the baby is born." He's assuming I will go on my due date. I guess if I go early he is in BIG trouble! Anyway I am working on the things I can do. I put a shelf together today, cleaned the cushions on the used rocking chair I bought, and set up our bassinet!

 

[bizzy27]

Well I am jealous

All you guys have NURSERIES.. I only have a one bedroom townhome right now so, the nursery is a corner of my bedroom Its okay though because he will be a little baby who needs very litte room. We plan on getting a two bedroom in one more lease when things calm down a bit more. We just dont want to get a two bedroom and then I got on leave and not have my income. It would be too much for DH to deal with.

But we are getting it set up as soon as the baby shower is over, because that is when I will get my crib and other stuff. Whew 31weeks at that point. DH CANT say we have plenty of time..

 

[NewbieLisette]

Hey girls :wave:

How's everyone doing lately? I've been feeling super big and swollen but all in all good! My LO is moving around more everyday which makes me oh so happy! Just thought I'd share how the nursery is coming along and a few of our maternity shots Would love to see new nursery/corners & bump pics from everyone! xxx

 

[jd83]

Lisette, love the pics Your nursery is so cute! I lvoe the belly pic with the ribbon

 

[KozmikKitten]

Lisette, great photos! I love the baby pink room. Its beautiful! I still need to get my nursery photos up! Ugh why am I so lazy?! Oh yeah, I'm pregnant!

Had my shower on Sunday. We had a great turn-out, with about 45 people. Got a ton of great baby things for our lil guy!

 

[BabyBumpLove]

Hey girls :wave:

How's everyone doing lately? I've been feeling super big and swollen but all in all good! My LO is moving around more everyday which makes me oh so happy! Just thought I'd share how the nursery is coming along and a few of our maternity shots Would love to see new nursery/corners & bump pics from everyone! xxx

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I love you nursery! I can't wait to get some pictures on here of mine, still a lot to do.

Lisette, great photos! I love the baby pink room. Its beautiful! I still need to get my nursery photos up! Ugh why am I so lazy?! Oh yeah, I'm pregnant!

Had my shower on Sunday. We had a great turn-out, with about 45 people. Got a ton of great baby things for our lil guy!

45 people WOW! You must have received tons of gifts ha-ha. Good for you

 

[jd83]

So who else is getting super uncomfortable lately? I feel like its a chore to walk. Even a few feet. lol. There is just so much pressure now in my lower belly from this baby, and it feels so much worse when I'm standing and walking. Ugh. The joys of 3rd trimester. Also starting to get indigestion from there just being so little room in there now. So that's also fun. yay me! lol. I'm sure you girls are starting to get somewhat miserable too, even with the excitement of the end being closer.

 

[bizzy27]

Update:

Baby shower went great... about 30ish ppl showed up... tons of gifts.

But recent dr visit didnt go well.

I have been put on bedrest for Mild Toxemia (Preclamsia) ... Dr said this baby WILL be born early... Goal is to get ME to last til 36 weeks (as baby is doing PERFECT..but I am the one with blood pressure issues) .
Good news is.. Dr. said if he was to be born today he would be fine in the NICU..

They started me on Steroids to strengthen his lungs for the JUST IN CASE ...

Anyhow..details are on my thread if you are interested... Just too much to type.

Glad everyones showers and pics turned out well. I am happy for all of you.

I dont have a nursery as I have a one bedroom, but I posted pics on my thread of the PlayYard I got to fit my room and other items for LO.

 

[chisox35]

Hello

Some good news for us! We just got back from the doctor & the CP Cyst that was found at 27 weeks is now gone. OH is 31+4 today. Everything else checked out OK & we were told we have nothing (out of the ordinary) to be concerned about!

Woooohooooo!

Also, the baby is measuring @ 4 lbs 8 oz, (or 32 wk 5 days) so he's a big boy!

Hope to keep hearing updates from you all. Take care!

 

[jd83]

Bizzy, sorry you got put on bedrest that's def not fun. Take it easy, not too much longer for you sounds like!

Chisox, that's awesome news! And he's def growing well, that's for sure

 

[bizzy27]

I posted but it deleted so I will repost

Got my second shot of steroids...but bp was soo high I was flushed.. Looked like I had a sunburn ... Dr immediately admitted me in the labor and delivery until baby is born

I know LO will be fine... But it's just a huge adjustment and scary... But they said baby's vitals were perfect... And he weighs 3.64 lbs!!!!

Neonatal calmed my nerves about my situation...ironically hypertension in the mother actually helps speed up the maturing of the baby's lungs... Talk about a catch 22. Plus the steroids...and they said all his other organs r developed now and most of what he is doing right now is lung development and weight gain... *sigh*

 

[BabyBumpLove]

Yikes Bizzy I'm sorry you are going through this mess. I hope baby stays in there as long as possible. I hope you are able to find some peace knowing baby will probably be just fine! I myself was born at 33 weeks and that was 30 years ago. I almost needed no medical intervention. Keep us up to date on your progress.

 

[KozmikKitten]

Aah Bizzy hang in there! Baby may come early but at least the MD's are sure he's ready to be born if he does come soon! We are thinking of you here!


Chisox, great news! Happy to hear your baby is in the all-clear!

 

[bizzy27]

Dr is releasing me as my bp is maintaining...slightly elevated ..but consistent... Blood work is great and baby's vital are exactly where they need to be. I am being put on STRICT bed rest at home... So I can only go potty, shower, and my mom is making per made meals that I can just microwave.

Dietician came and gave me a strict low/no sodium diet.

Dr also provided a script for anti anxiety as he thinks that is what is aggravating my mild toxemia.

As for due date... Well with my condition...he will not let me go past 36 weeks...so I am hoping you guys will let me stay in the augurs thread even though I am having an early July induction

 

[KozmikKitten]

bizzy we dont want you to go anywhere! We will want to hear all about your experience and your birth and see pics of that beautiful lil guy when he comes!