September Snugglers 2016

[Lallie81]

Congrats Aman! Boys are great!!!

Great pic Ginge really sucks that you're still being sick.

Just Asher James jumped out at me too (maybe as I have a Harrison James?) But how about trying names that start with consonants rather than vowels otherwise the r ending of Asher will run in to the 2nd name?

Today is my first day off work in 4 weeks, I am literally floating on cloud 9. Well I was until I discovered an unidentified but incredibly sticky substance in harrison's hair and an odourless, clear and wonderfully slippy substance all over my floor tiles!!

 

[ssarahh]

Asher is such a lovely name. I think Asher Ian works but as Campn suggested Asher James is lovely too.

Congrats on team boy Aman. X

 

[Linzalora]

Beautiful bump pics! And congratulations to all the blues and pinks! I've thoroughly enjoyed following everyone's journey on here. With how tough it's been for me so far away from DH and my family, it's been such a delight to be able to log in and read your stories every day. Thank you all for sharing!

I'm finally to the last 8 week countdown before I move back home to DH. I have a scan next week and, if baby cooperates, I'd like to know gender. Since DH and I have been literally half a world apart since week 3 of pregnancy, I think knowing the gender will help him bond. DH has been very earnest about picking a name- I believe that it's very important to him to be able to call the baby a legit name (instead of pickle or bean) to make it all seem more real.

So hopefully, next week this time I'll have a color changing bump, too!

 

[Alea]

We're back from our holiday and heading for lunch following our 20 week scan. I'll catch up on all I've missed soon.

All is well with the baby but after a slip up from a lovely student who was in our ultrasound, we know the sex of the baby. Need to tell the family but we'll share later today x

 

[Hope16]

Xan, I can no longer eat ANYTHING cooked with oil! I get sick to my stomach. No more chicken cutlets, French fries, I even had sautéed vegetables last night and I threw everything up to get some relief! And so many things repeat on me. I can't seem to eat red meat like steak or burgers. It's been a struggle figuring out what makes me feel good and what makes me absolutely sick!

 

[xanzaba]

Linzalora- I'm very happy that you will be reunited with DH in 8 weeks. That must be such a comfort. My DH goes out of town for a week each month and, while sometimes I cherish a little quiet time to myself, when he's gone it's definitely harder. And he's still in the same country!

Alea, glad everything is looking good, but too bad the student ruined the surprise. Poor thing is probably so embarrassed- I'm sure she'll not do that again.

Hope- yes, fried foods have been off my list for a bit, they definitely cause heart burn and upset stomach. With the warmer weather salads have been sounding good so it's easier to avoid gluten. I've also been craving a Chipotle bowl with tons of fresh salsa and guacamole, but there aren't any close to work.

 

[campn]

Xan- Panera bread soups and salads have been my life saver, they're just so so good! I order the full size ones and DH gives me the weirdest look. But oh chipotle is my life!

Alea- I'm sorry hun! I'd have been pretty annoyed but I'm sure that student wished they were invisible after that lol!

 

[hopie2015]

Hi all- soo glad this week is over! My mom's surgery went well. Thank you all so much for the well wishes. Waited a nervous wreck 5 hours when was told it should be one! Just so grateful and hopefully now she fully heals from the infection.

Everyone looks great! I am worried i don't really have a bump yet. I am still a bit sick so guess that is a good sign.
Mari and Xanz- hope those pains you had are getting better. I have yet to experience 2nd tri symptoms..seems I am still stuck with nausea and aversions! Psyc- that is great advice from your yoga instructor on what to build up to avoid pain. I have been doing a lot of squats every day and some lunges, so maybe that helps.
What is everyone doing for exercise? I want to try a prenatal yoga class.

Xan- congrats on the halfway mark and to everyone on their great 20wk scans! Mine is next week.
Campn- I didn't get numbers back either..was just told all came back 'good and low risk'. In a way I will feel more assured seeing good numbers but then again I know myself and I will probably worry if they don't seem exactly great..especially since I'm older and sometimes they adjust for age. Good idea- I guess at our 20 wk appts. the doctor will have the numbers, so we can ask.

Xan- sounds like you figured out a good plan for trying gluten free. I'm going to try an avocado sandwich on g-free bread! All I can eat still are carbs, but I've added in eggs!
September will be so wonderful - with our babies and being able to eat all foods we love!

Hope everyone is having gorgeous Spring weather.. Enjoy!

 

[psychochick]

aman: congrats on the boy!

ginge: nice bump! hope the puking stops soon, I feel like you have been having it particularly bad lately.

linz: I didn't know you were so far from your DH, that must have been tough. I have depended so much on DH since the beginning of the pregnancy. Hopefully when you reunite he can start pampering you

xan: I had a lot of food I didn't like in first tri and it kind of carried over I think just psychologically even though I'm not nauseous anymore. Like I used to like onions, but now the smell still makes me gag so I don't like it when DH cooks with onions. I'm also cautiously getting back to eating chicken and bell peppers. But thankfully no new food aversions or cravings in second tri.

 

[xanzaba]

I was hoping to start up prenatal classes- I've heard they're not only good for you physically, but they are great for meeting soon-to-be parents in your area Unfortunately the physical therapist said wait until 12 weeks from my fracture, which is another 4 1/2 weeks. In the meantime I'm swimming when I can. The semester is over after next week, so I'm looking forward to a little more free time.

 

[Alea]

Thrilled to announce that Moo will be having a little sister!

 

[x-ginge-x]

Yay for lots of mixed genders in here it's great

Yeah I'm really struggling with this nausea I mean cmon I'm 17 weeks why has it not gone yet

Slightly off topic but my 3 year old keeps pooping in his night time pull up and I am seriously at the end of my tether, we had started night time nappy free a few weeks ago until he wet and pooped his pants and now he is repeatedly doing so tonight included so he is now in pants tonight after adding his mattress protector. Aargh

 

[campn]

Yay for lots of mixed genders in here it's great

Yeah I'm really struggling with this nausea I mean cmon I'm 17 weeks why has it not gone yet

Slightly off topic but my 3 year old keeps pooping in his night time pull up and I am seriously at the end of my tether, we had started night time nappy free a few weeks ago until he wet and pooped his pants and now he is repeatedly doing so tonight included so he is now in pants tonight after adding his mattress protector. Aargh

Does he use the bathroom right before bed? I know they have wet accidents until their bodies are ready but I'm not sure about #2. Could he be sick with some bug?? Don't be upset hun sometimes the night time potty training is much harder cause he's doing it involuntarily and not willingly so just remind him that it's okay accidents happen!

Alea- Congrats! We need to keep count! I'm sure the boys will beat the girls though

Tmi question! Are you ladies still shaving your baby maker!? My belly is poking out its so hard to see the area already! I've no idea what I'll do in the last few months.

 

[MeganS0326]

Congrats on the pink bump, Alea!!!

If the first page is up to date (not counting Alea since she just announced) I count 6 pink and 8 blue! Not to big of a gap, a nice mix!!

Campn - trying to just do damage control at this point. I've got to get into a bathing suit in two weeks, eeek! I think I'll keep shorts on the whole time as the bikini area is a little scary these days. lol

 

[Alea]

Thank you! We are over the moon to be having a second daughter. Still processing that we know, but we are okay knowing.

Campn, have you thought about waxing? I have mine waxed.

 

[aidensxmomma]

Alea - Congrats on your bump!

Ginge - I still have a lot of nausea and food aversions. I'll be 20 weeks on Sunday I know that every pregnancy is different, but I have never been this sick in pregnancy before. With my other son, I didn't have any morning sickness at all. It makes me a little sad that I'm still struggling this much.

Also, my daughter was an absolute pain to potty train. She would pee in the potty with no issues, but when it came to going #2 she would either wait until nighttime when we put her pull up on or she would run away and hide then poop in her undies. She was around 3 years old at the time. It got really frustrating. Keep hanging in there.

Campn- I'm still shaving. I've spent the better part of the last 8 years pregnant and even when I wasn't, I had a bit of a tummy from having babies. The secret to it is learning how to do it by feel. With practice, it's just as easy as being able to actually see.

 

[ssarahh]

Campn - I second the waxing suggestion although I'm sure it hurts more now that I'm preg!

X

 

[x-ginge-x]

I don't shave as such I use hair shears to keep it trimmed and husband will do it later on and he poops on toilet any other time it's just night time and I'm not sure about a bug he has changing stool depending on what he eats :/ it's frustrating

 

[campn]

Oh no no waxing for me! I've had it done twice and both times I cried. Giving birth wasn't as painful!

 

[Just1more2]

Congrats on the Alea!! I have updated the first page!!

Campn - I Love the idea of keeping track of boys/girls. When i have some more ambition i will add up and keep a tally!! Great idea!
Also having a bit of a hard time with the nether regions... I am kindof in the damage control zone currently but i know once i am bigger i will just give up on it till after baby is born like i did when pregnant with DS...