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[TandA08]

Everyone... I just finished catching up on all the reading, but now Emma is awake, and I need to go tend to her... so I'll catch you all later.

 

[armymama2012]

Well morning sickness and headaches are still kicking my butt. Dr. said I might be a little further along than I think because we saw a heartbeat on Thursday! Surprised the doctor! Here are the pics:

 

[Kahlan83]

I'd say 6-7 weeks hun. Especially if they saw a HB. Congrats again!!

I just found out one of my BFF's is pregnant. Funny enough she just went off BC last cycle and they weren't really trying but not preventing. she's thinking about 6 weeks too. so exciting. My other BFF... the one that has the fertility issues, she just started seeing a guy recently who I havn't met yet but apparently is an awesome guy...well apparently he's fine with her deadline (this si the one that has cervical cancer and teh doctor told her that if she wants another baby that she should try and get pregnant before november when she does her next biopsy) and apparently he doesn't want to prevent anything.... so maybe this is finally her chance at happiness after a horrible marriage and all teh stuff going on with her plumbing.

Power of prayer ladies! i hope everyone is doing alright this weekend and that we get to hear from Ashe soon on how everything went and how the baby is doing.

I went and bought some baby detergent yesterday so I"ve started doing all my washing. I got some cute baby girl stuff from a friend at bowling (even though I'm not going this year) that was her granddaughters. some of it... hey who am I kidding, all of it is absolutely adorable. Can't believe that I only have 3-7 weeks left.... seems like it's taken forever to get here.

Also... doctor said that baby will be at least the same weight as Matty (8lbs 9oz) and she/he is already head down. YEA! Load of my mind cuz that means it's not an automatic c-section. HB was about 137-142 bpm I'm now at appt's every 2 weeks. I've been having this feeling lately though that baby will come eariler than my due date. IDK why.... not that I wouldn't be okay with a little bit smaller baby as long as it's after 36 weeks right...

Love you all!!!

 

[armymama2012]

I'm going to go with my gut and say that you'll have your baby at 37 weeks and 6 days. Are you ready for that? As far as a time, I'm feeling 7:12 a.m.

 

[Kahlan83]

I'm going to go with my gut and say that you'll have your baby at 37 weeks and 6 days. Are you ready for that? As far as a time, I'm feeling 7:12 a.m.

Ha! that's so funny hun. I was saying to my friend that I bet I'd end up going into labour when we go and see the last twilight movie and we're going on the 18th... 37weeks, 6 days is Nov 19th. that's so strange.... I don't mind at all. My son was 8lbs 9oz and I was kind of disappointed that he'd already outgrown some of the newborn stuff that he hadn't even worn yet. I know..that sounds kind of selfish. this has been a good pregnancy despite the migraines and pelvic pain so I'm trying to be patient.

 

[armymama2012]

Ok Opinions needed: Since DH is definitely set on not wanting to know the gender of this baby, I have gathered together all the gender neutral outfits I could find in the house. There are about 10-15 of them. That's about enough for 5-6 days. I know I'll buy a few gender neutral blankets but my question is, when I get to April, should I buy like 5 warm outfits for each gender?

 

[Kahlan83]

Ok Opinions needed: Since DH is definitely set on not wanting to know the gender of this baby, I have gathered together all the gender neutral outfits I could find in the house. There are about 10-15 of them. That's about enough for 5-6 days. I know I'll buy a few gender neutral blankets but my question is, when I get to April, should I buy like 5 warm outfits for each gender?

That's hard... if you had a boy first it would be easier because a girl can wear blue or pink... but I assume that you have a lot of pink stuff...

it's a tough call.... I know for the first few weeks baby usually is in onesies or sleepers anyway so why not just go with stuff that could be good for a boy or girl and get more gender specific stuff after... then you don't have to go about the hassle of returning things. a lot harder to wait in line with a screaming baby then it is to push him/her around in a stroller getting stuff.

I can kind of relate. Even though I have a strong strong feeling we're having a girl there is still that 10% of me that thinks that it might still be a boy... even though I've bought a few pink things... My hubby doesn't want to know the sex of our next baby... unless we have a girl I'm insisting on it. I like to be prepared personally...

anyway.. that's my suggestion. so excited for you!

 

[armymama2012]

Well the gender neutral stuff I have is all in yellows, greens, or browns with a few blues thrown in. I could always use that stuff until the grandparents buy gender specific stuff (my mom always goes crazy when baby shopping and she usually stays with me the first week after the baby is born).

 

[Kahlan83]

My mom too... it's driving her crazy not knowing for sure what we're having. I think even if the Dr does send me for another US and we find out gender I'll keep it a secret. She sometimes gets a little psychotic about girl stuff. lol.

I'm just looking forward to using some of the things that were mine. Including a sweater set my grandma made for me. She's no longer around so it means a lot to me to have that opportunity. I would have used it for my son, but she put pink in it. Plus there are a couple frilly dresses too. I just hope that if it turns out that we're having a little Zach instead of Aly that I don't have gender disappointment....

 

[armymama2012]

Yay, you're so close to having your baby! Yeah, I don't have any of that stuff of mine except a wooden rocking chair (adult size) and a wooden toy chest (very heavy) that I used as a child. Unfortunately, when I move back to IL we wont be able to take both of those with us due to finances being tight so we can only afford a 5' by 8' trailer. We are already taking my daughter's crib, pack n' play, a couch, a changing table, and miscellaneous kitchen stuff along with baby stuff and my clothes.

 

[Kahlan83]

I've spent the last few weeks going through my son's baby stuff looking for neutral stuff... most of it kind of boyish but I know once baby comes, if it is a girl, my mom and others will go nuts.

Sorry to hear that you can't take those things with you... are you storing them?

 

[armymama2012]

Yeah everything I'm not taking with (basically 2 bedroom house worth) will be put into a storage unit until DH gets back from deployment and we PCS to another station.

 

[Kahlan83]

that's good. At least you won't have to give up anything that has meaning. Lot of prayers for your hubby that he comes back safe and sound.

 

[armymama2012]

Ok, I'm scared. I just went and had another bout of diarrhea but that's not what scares me. I decided for the hell of it to check my Cervical Position. Well it was open and soft! I'm so scared that I'm going to miscarry again. I know they don't perform cerclages until the baby actually is the size of a lemon so I don't know what to do. I checked it 3x so I know I wasn't confused.

 

[Kahlan83]

well the poop issue ... i'm not sure. I've never had it longer than a day or so and it was usually because I ate something that didn't agree with me.

As for ur CP... first off... I'd avoid touching up there... I've just heard so many horror stories about bacteria.... second, first chance you get make a DR appt.... however if you don't have any bleeding they may not take you so you may have to lie a little bit. don't stress yourself out too much hun... cuz that will affect you too I pray that it's nothing serious be strong. although it seems I'm the only one on right now... we're all here for you.

 

[armymama2012]

Well since this is Day 5 of very watery diarrhea, they may take it a bit more seriously. I'm calling tomorrow.

 

[AndreaFlorida]

I hope your okay Nicole I'd definitely be calling the doctors! Thats scary...but DONT TOUCH YOUR CERVIX whatever you do....no more fingers up there. I'm not saying its gonna cause an infection or anything (it could though) but it can make it open up more and you could miscarry just from checking it! I AM PRAYING HARD!

Ashley I hope your doing good hun...I hope we get to see pics soon of your angel

Emmm as for me I'm not feeling so good and just going through a lot of transitions....I think once things settle in we'll be okay but for now I'm really stressed and crying a lot just don't feel so great lately and I did get a job....so I'm really nervous about it its an hour drive to work and an hour drive home....PLUS it doesn't pay well at all...so its almost not worth it?!?! I'm so confused on what to do I was so excited and didnt have time to calculate daycare exp. and gas exp. and I just found out after doing all that I'll make about $50 a week after the daycare and gas which is SHITTY! Not worth wear and tear on my vehicle to be honest just duno....I guess I'll do it for the 3 months since its (temporary until after Xmas) then see what happens from then on....I just wanna cry because I duno if I should take this one or just wait for a better offer....I already signed the paper though and did my drug test so I feel I should give it a try....if I don't like it put in my 2 weeks and go somewhere else?!?!?! I have another place I need to go chat with and they are in the same town 1 hour from here...but the pay there is 3 dollars more per hour! I duno....PRAYERS LADIES PLEASE I'm going through so much Also I'm still stuck on getting the girls or not I just want to die because I cannot make my mind up seems so RIGHT to accept them into our home....but I feel so SELFISH in wanting our own child just torn between myself honest.....

Well I'll check in later I'm just exhausted and going to go lay down as I've got hte worst headache EVER

 

[waiting2012]

Lots of Prayers Andi about the job.. God will lead you into the right direction hun! and Sorry you are not feeling 100% right now..I hope you feel better hun!

Nicole--DON'T put your fingers up there!... It might feel open on the "outside" but it is probably closed on the "inside"..I read somewhere about how after having had babies vaginally the cervix can "feel" open when in fact it is closed. Def get into the doc about the diarrhea hun..And love the u/s pics Nicole! SO cute!

I can't wait to hear what your having Mandy if you get another u/s...

This week is going to be a super busy week, and like I said before it may be November 1st before I can get on more--I know, I know..Make time for FB but can't make time for here..It's a gamer thing..The games help me put my focus somewhere else right now, and with the Emmaus walk coming this next week--LORD, knows I need to stay stress free right now..LOL..My preview went better than expected--got a standing O' and the team LOVED it..
I do get to take my phone--I didn't think I would, but I can just have to leave it in my room. Not sure what kind of signal we'll have out at the camp but who knows..
Leaving thursday before lunch and won't be back home until sunday evening.. I know its going to be an awesome God filled and touched weekend..Can't wait!

Lots of love ladies! Prayers for everyone!

 

[Affyash]

Hello ladies! Sorry for the delay, I've been resting and taking care of my new little angel, Daisy Morgan Branstetter! We chose Daisy after a series of "signs" in the hospital. They're doing some awards program for nurses I guess and they're called the "Daisy" awards. And then, my dad was doing a crossword the morning she was born and one of the clues was "I got a ___ named Daisy". I got a gal named Daisy! So, anyway, Joe pretty much decided that should be her name and since I've loved it from the beginning we went with it! I attached some pics we took of her at 5 days old.

I had a pretty uneventful repeat c-sec and all is well. I was having some serious pain while urinating that they said was normal, but I went to the doc yesterday and got on antibiotics because I'm 99% sure it is a UTI. I've only ever had like 3 but this feels the same way. I'm starting to feel better. I hate catheters!! While I'm healing fast and well, I truly don't recommend c-secs to anyone. It just sucks to have to recover from surgery while caring for your newborn!

Daisy's awesome, she sleeps well, only cries when she's hungry and needs a diaper change and is generally a great baby. Quinn is warming up nicely and has even kissed her head and said I love you. He's also had a couple meltdowns, but that's to be expected.

Andi I'm so sorry you've been so up and down lately. I pray that you find peace with whatever decision you come to. XO

Tanya, I hope little Emma is continuing to do well. Miss you!

Jenn I'm worried about you, we haven't heard from you since the news about your husband. Is everything OK? Check in and let us know how you and your family are doing!!

Brooke so good to hear from you! Thank you for asking about Daisy, that was really sweet. I know you'll have your own little one soon, I just have a feeling!

Same with you Steph, I know that you'll get past these fertility hurdles and hold your newest little one someday soon. I'm glad to hear about your retreat, I hope it's awesome and I know you'll do well. Thinking of you!

Nicole, big congrats on the BFP and heartbeat and everything! I've heard that some women's cervix don't close and ascend immediately. It happens between 6 and 10 weeks. You're probably just one of the later ones. Don't panic and try to be positive.

Beth thanks for checking in too! You're very sweet. How are you doing? Any progress on normalizing the cycles? Good luck to you!

Amanda I hope you're well and baby bean is growing big and healthy.

Mandy, you're next girl! Can't wait to hear what you have growing in there. So exciting that you're starting with all the nesting now. I put it off so long cause I was hoping we'd move. It felt so good to finally start! Good luck!

OK I'll check in as often as I can. I'll be on maternity leave through Jan so it shouldn't be too few and far between! Love you girls!

 

[Affyash]

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