PAL - February 2013 rainbow babies

[Wiggler]

Lovely bump pics everyone! I really should try to get a new bump piccy. Will try when OH is home this evening x x x

 

[AllMacsNow]

I am so glad to hear from everyone. Your bumps and baby pics all look gorgeous, and it is so nice to hear everyone moving along and so happy.

At our appointment at 25 weeks, they noticed that my cervix is 'short' (about half as long as it should be)... which can be an indicator that you're at risk for preterm labor, so they put me on 'restricted activity', and sent us home. 3 weeks later, no change, so they're happy with that. They said that it may be that it's just short, and we'll be fine, especially since my first son didn't come pre-term... but to keep doing what we're doing, which is basically don't lift anything too heavy and stay off my feet 'when I can.' No biggie.

We painted our nursery this weekend. We're going to go with a jungle/monkey theme. We've got the one set of decals to spread around, and once we find a set of monkeys we like, we'll put them all up. We won't have any furniture for another month... my parents are bringing my DS's old stuff from their attic at Christmas time. After that, we'll really feel like we're rolling. My mil/fil bought our stroller/travel system this week too, and we'll get that soon. Exciting

https://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n638/BirdyMac2011/66050_10151359181816617_757951762_n.jpg

https://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n638/BirdyMac2011/28Icrop.jpg

https://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n638/BirdyMac2011/28Bcrop.jpg

My husband likes this one the best... he says the baby looks like Emperor Palpatine from Star Wars. LOL
https://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n638/BirdyMac2011/28Ecrop.jpg

 

[Lulu]

AllMacs I love the last photo, it's gorgeous! (& I totally get the Star Wars thing too!)

Feel like I'm not been on for ages, various things going on that I won't get into just now, lets just say life is very busy at the moment with a lot of different things going on! I said to DH at the weekend I've love to just have one night where I slept right through and 24 hours without any stress! Anyhoo!!

All your bumps are gorgeous, I haven't taken any bump photos yet, really need to get on to that. But bump has definitely has a bit of stretch over the weekend so I now have a proper looking baby bump (well almost) instead of just looking like I've eaten all the pies

I'm impressed that you're all get so organised I finally made my first baby purchases over the weekend - a new sleepsuit, pramsuit and a new moses basket which was on offer. Now we really need to get on with getting the baby's room sorted which involves rearranging our bedroom to make a workspace for DH (he works from home) so that'll be fun!!!

It seems surreal to say it but today I'm 27 weeks, officially in the 3rd tri, still feels strange to believe I've gotten this far.

 

[NT123]

Ladies I'm 29 weeks tomorrow and have gained 9.5lbs so far, is this about the average? Bit concerned if this is normal?

 

[Diamonddust]

Haven't a clue about weight gain, I lost so much in the first/early 2nd tri that now in just greatful to be putting it all on, I started off 62 kilos, dropped to 57 kilos and now I am 74 kilos at just shy 29 weeks.... I know now is the time that baby will grow grow grow, I'm just enjoying it all xxx

I finished the nursery at the weekend yay! Well I have the door to paint but I got to tired this weekend after doing the skirting! (Pic added)

Funny how the time is passing by so quickly! It really won't be long at all till we meet our little bundles

 

[Diamonddust]

And the other end, sorry I can only post one picture at a time from my phone x

 

[AllMacsNow]

Beautiful, Diamond!

And NT, I'm not sure. I've gained 14ish lbs... but when I look up a tracker, that puts me a bit above where I should be, though they're tracking it at my doc's, and haven't said anything. Check out this link if you're worried... What has your Dr said?

https://www.babycenter.com/pregnancy-weight-gain-estimator

 

[Jessica28]

I've gained about 14 too. Stayed at 10lb gain for a while so don't stress over it. You gain the most in the last few weeks!

 

[LilyLee]

I've gained 10kg (so 22lbs). I was slim to start with and don't feel I've put on much excess so I'm not stressed, plus OB and midwives have been happy at every apt. My 29 week bump is here:
https://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w496/lilylee83/89CF4906-A9F9-4500-9161-A5BDECA67263-2139-00000292FB2B5EB7.jpg

 

[LilyLee]

Ps, everywhere I've read says that of you are healthy weight to start with, you should aim to gain between 25-35 lbs (11-16kg for any other metric mummas like me!)

 

[Mrskg]

I've put on 28lbs can't imagine what end result will be xxx

 

[AllMacsNow]

Mrs, I don't think there's anything wrong with that. You'll be fine, sweetie. I wouldn't worry about it at all.

 

[saysib]

Not sure how much I've gained, too scared to stand on the scales My bbs have shot from a 32c to a 36f though so I would imagine a massive portion of weight has gone there

Gorgeous bumps everyone!

Love the nurseries guys. So far we have ours painted and emptied of office type stuff and my DH brought down ALL the baby/toddler stuff from my daughter. I'm glad its down so I can look through it, but its so overwhelming the amount of stuff we have!

Anyone else on a manic 'get the house ready for baby spree'? We redecorated our bedroom this weekend, I have paint to do the hallway this week, we've been shopping for a new sofa and emptying the cupbaords and the loft - mostly to make homes for everything that has left the office!! I feel bad for DH that I get halfway through a project and run out of energy so he has to finish it while I 'supervise' but he seems ok with that, for now.

LilyLee, I hadnt realised our boys were due the same day!! I'm excited to have a due date twin

 

[rosebud111]

hi ladies! i think i have gained 21 lbs so far. i avoid looking at the scale as much as possible! the nursery is painted and empty so we can start filling it up with her things! the baby shower is this weekend so after that we will start bringing in the furniture.

i was eating the other day and felt a pain in my back tooth so i think i may have cracked a filling. i go to the dentist today but i am worried. i really didn't want to do any dental work until after she was born. i hope it is a quick fix and nothing serious that requires medication or anything serious.

my bump is getting big! i think i felt her have the hiccups for the first time yesterday. have any of you experienced this yet? just felt like rhythmic little kicks/spasms lasting for about 10 minutes. i can't wait until february!

 

[Diamonddust]

hi ladies! i think i have gained 21 lbs so far. i avoid looking at the scale as much as possible! the nursery is painted and empty so we can start filling it up with her things! the baby shower is this weekend so after that we will start bringing in the furniture.

i was eating the other day and felt a pain in my back tooth so i think i may have cracked a filling. i go to the dentist today but i am worried. i really didn't want to do any dental work until after she was born. i hope it is a quick fix and nothing serious that requires medication or anything serious.

my bump is getting big! i think i felt her have the hiccups for the first time yesterday. have any of you experienced this yet? just felt like rhythmic little kicks/spasms lasting for about 10 minutes. i can't wait until february!

Ah sounds perfect! I hope you have a lovely shower!

I've got the dentist on the 10th as I've had enough of my gums bleeding and they say bleeding gums further into pregnancy put you at risk of preeclampsia I'm not sure how true it is but I'm getting them checked to be on the safe side I've been waiting 3 months for my appointment!!

I've felt him hiccup on a few occasions my belly goes nuts (bouncing wise) its very rhythmic like you say and very cute too! X

 

[Mrskg]

Thanks allmacsnow I'm not ol worried I was huge with my other 3 as well just never weighed myself x

Rosebud my baby gets the hiccups all the time its a strange feeling eh! X

Diamond bleeding gums are normal In pregnancy I didn't know it could be related to pre eclampsia x keep us posted x

 

[PerpetualMama]

I've put on over 25 pounds already, would help if I had some work, that always kept me moving and away from too much food. But, the lack of work has helped with getting homework done. 3 more weeks and school is out...yay! I need DH to clean the rug in what will be baby's room, then I'll put a few of her things in there, but not really going to decorate until after she comes, mainly because I'm a wee bit low on cash as well as time. As long as I can clean my room sufficiently enough to rearrange it and fit the bassinet, then I've got a place to lay her down. That will be a relief! I did go to the fabric store on Black Friday and spend all my saved fun money on fabrics in hot pink and black prints so that I can work on a quilt or two and a curtain for hewr room. I WAY over bought, but I will have no problem finding a use for what I ended up with. I am like a junkie when you plop me into the fabric store, I'm completely hopeless!
I've been up since just after 1 AM, it's now nearly 5. I am heading out into the frigid 30 degree morning to power walk since I have not been able to do so since the day before Thanksgiving. That's probably why I have slept so lousy! My walks help me sleep heavy at night.
I love the nursery pics!
Allmacsnow, the last u/s pic def looks like the emperor from star wars very good to see nicely formed nose and lips though!

 

[Diamonddust]

Thanks allmacsnow I'm not ol worried I was huge with my other 3 as well just never weighed myself x

Rosebud my baby gets the hiccups all the time its a strange feeling eh! X

Diamond bleeding gums are normal In pregnancy I didn't know it could be related to pre eclampsia x keep us posted x

Oh I know its normal but what's happening with mine can't possibly be normal, (sorry for TMI) but I wake up with blood dried teeth and lips, look like a blooming vampire! My gums are incredibly sore and when I brush my teeth the sink looks like I've had a massacre in it! I hate how long my dentist have made me wait! I thought it may have been gingervitis (also common in pregnancy) but I got the mouthwash for that MONTHS ago and it's helped not even a little bit! Will let you know what he says on the 10th! Xx

 

[Diamonddust]

I've put on over 25 pounds already, would help if I had some work, that always kept me moving and away from too much food. But, the lack of work has helped with getting homework done. 3 more weeks and school is out...yay! I need DH to clean the rug in what will be baby's room, then I'll put a few of her things in there, but not really going to decorate until after she comes, mainly because I'm a wee bit low on cash as well as time. As long as I can clean my room sufficiently enough to rearrange it and fit the bassinet, then I've got a place to lay her down. That will be a relief! I did go to the fabric store on Black Friday and spend all my saved fun money on fabrics in hot pink and black prints so that I can work on a quilt or two and a curtain for hewr room. I WAY over bought, but I will have no problem finding a use for what I ended up with. I am like a junkie when you plop me into the fabric store, I'm completely hopeless!
I've been up since just after 1 AM, it's now nearly 5. I am heading out into the frigid 30 degree morning to power walk since I have not been able to do so since the day before Thanksgiving. That's probably why I have slept so lousy! My walks help me sleep heavy at night.
I love the nursery pics!
Allmacsnow, the last u/s pic def looks like the emperor from star wars very good to see nicely formed nose and lips though!

Looking forward to seeing what you make with the fabrics I'm not very crafty and certainly can't sew! I'm getting my nan to help me make a cushion over for the rocking chair and hoping I can convince her to blackout line the curtains for me!

Power walk.... I hate walking more so now I swear when I walk he pushes his head right down to make me need a wee!! X

 

[Diamonddust]

Bump pic today 29 + 1 x