September Snugglers 2016

[borr.dg.baby]

Hey ladies I'm sorry I've been gone for a while, my sil got married last week and had been helping and running around and housing some relatives, etc.

I started feeling baby finally about two weeks ago and he's getting stronger. Had my 20 week appointment today and all looks good, anatomy scan is in two weeks (not sure why but my obgyn does anatomy scans at 22 weeks rather than 20)

Also we decided on a name and I'm excited. Sebastian I hope to start on the nursery soon! I feel like baby is coming and I have nothing ready!

 

[campn]

Hopefully that this isn't your first you will go earlier Mumma, your body should think oh I remember this! I think once I go into labor it'll go really fast, but question is when right!??

Borr- Lovely name hun! I also panic a bit thinking of everything I have yet to do (one like touring the hospital where I'm giving birth and sterilizing bottles/pump) hopefully we'll have everything ready in time.

Have you ladies seen these adorable scarf bibs!? I love them!

 

[MummaMoo]

Hopefully that this isn't your first you will go earlier Mumma, your body should think oh I remember this! I think once I go into labor it'll go really fast, but question is when right!??

Borr- Lovely name hun! I also panic a bit thinking of everything I have yet to do (one like touring the hospital where I'm giving birth and sterilizing bottles/pump) hopefully we'll have everything ready in time.

Have you ladies seen these adorable scarf bibs!? I love them!

Yeah, exactly that Campn, WHEN!? This is my concern is in my head a lot now - where will I be? Will I be alone? Willi i be alone WITH Sophie? I've come to realise I really don't like the not knowing! Oh and yes, those dribble bibs are lovely, i got some for Sophie but they're not quite as bunched up as in that pic.

Lovely name choice borr. !

So two days into the final 3 months and i feel it's hit me with a train. Oh, does everything ache! Still think it's absolutely ridiculous that we're approaching the end and I've still only had one Midwife appointment. Next one is next Tuesday and I've arranged to have the whole day off so I can meet with a buddy afterwards for a much needed catch up.

 

[campn]

I've a rant that almost drove me into all night crying last night, but a little background about my older sister, she asked me when she was pregnant back in Egypt if she can come stay with us and deliver her baby here. Totally 100% depending on us. I agreed. Took her everywhere to shop for baby, appointments, DH drove her to the hospital at 3 am when she went into labor, then I went to be with her and stayed with her. Picked her up, took her to the hospital for appointments again and again (dragging 11 months old Benjamin behind)

I gave her everything she would need for the baby, even my breast pump, my own clothes just everything. Even now that she's back here in the US, DH and I have constantly been running her chores, taking her to appointments doctors and government, everything.

So last night I asked her if she'd come and stay with us (she's staying with my little sister now) during my last week in pregnancy in case I go into labor late at night again and DH's parents live an hour away. I have no one who can be here with Benjamin that is close.

And she said umm I don't know, have your inlaws watch him. Like seriously? I've always been there for you 200% of the time and I can't count on you to watch my son so I can go give birth!? Not like I'm going on a trip! Just broke my heart and completely dissappointed in her.

 

[Alea]

I never made it to full term with Moo so I am really hoping to at least make it to 36 this time around but my chances of having another premature baby are high. For that reason, I can't offer any tips on getting labours going, I'm afraid!

Sebastian is a lovely name, borr.

Has everyone else settled on a name for their LO?

 

[xanzaba]

Campn- I'm sorry to hear about your sister, that is really very selfish of her. You have every right to be frustrated. It sounds like something my sister would pull- I have to balance my expectations with thinking positively about her. Hopefully she will come around- my sister often blurts out the first thing on her mind, which is usually selfish, but in time comes around (sometimes out of pressure from others).

Borr- I love the name. It sounds like a little gentleman.

Mumma- I am almost 27 weeks, but I'm sticking to the 28 week mark for 3rd trimester. 2nd trimester has been pretty good to me, and, although I'm getting tired a lot and feeling as big as a house, I'm hoping to do mind over matter. It's still 2nd trimester, so I can't be that achy! Ha ha, still trying to control this pregnancy and keep working like normal.

DH came back sick from a work trip, and I woke up this morning with a sore throat and fever Fortunately, DH let me sleep in and made me orange juice, and I called in sick to work today.

 

[hopie2015]

So cool we are already talking about third tri.
Mumm- sorry you are having a lot of pains. Will stretches help?

Br- welcome back and so cool you are feeling regular movement now! I think some dr. offices think they can see more on 22 week scan.

Campn- so sorry to hear about her selfish behavior. You have done more than enough for her and that is how she responds to you the one time you ask for some help? Whoa. My sister is similar way.. I babysat her 3 kids and took care of her dog for so many years...and my mom did everything for her and they were extremely selfish. Just expected it but never any assistance to anyone else if needed. That is why I no longer get along with her and I do feel better now that for 2 years I have stopped given and stood up for myself more. I know it is hard to say, but wonder if there is some way you can let her know she truly let you down?

Thanks for the bringing on labor tips! What are you supposed to do with the castor oil? I'm going to try all of them..except not sure on the sex. haha. What week do you usually start...39? I am so clueless.. I need to start asking my dr. questions. Appt. is tomorrow. I get so nervous at each appt b/c something is always found. GD test is tomorrow and all I eat are ice cream and carbs!

Xan- sorry you feel sick but good you stayed home. Just keep resting and lots of fluids, soup and fruit.

We told OH's family this wknd and have never seen them so happy and excited..they were cheering for like 5 minutes. I almost cried! Never had such special news to share with people and received such happiness!

 

[Mummy1506]

I was induced with my first although labour went good it's was a long drawn out process which I would rather not repeat ha ha.

My second I went into labour the evening before induction was booked & gave birth 3 hours before I was booked in!!!

Would really like to have this one around my due date but I think they do say it's likely to go overdue with 2 previous at 40+11 & 40+12 booo.

Campn that does sound quite selfish of your sister after all you did for her! I wouldn't be happy.

 

[amantila]

Awww campn...I can understand why you are so frustrated with your sister. She is being selfish and you should be able to lean on your family for help especially given the circumstances. I would be livid with my sister if she did that to me. I hope that you can talk to her once everything calms down and you've had a chance to deescalate. I would try talking to her again calmly and explain how you feel frustrated and let down after everything you have done for her. And make sure she knows that you would do it all again for her in a heartbeat because she is your sister, and sisters are supposed to have eachother's backs. And that you really need her to have your back this time. You obviously can't force her to do anything, but I would try having another heart to heart. Sometimes sisters are stubborn and don't realize that they are hurting our feelings or letting us down. My sister and I have had plenty of spats and disagreements but we always have eachother's backs in the end.

borr: love the name Sebastian! My friend's son is named Sebastian and he is a wonderful boy! :] I'm sure yours will be too!

I have three more days of school everybody! And only one day left with students! WOOHOOOOOOO! I'll miss my annual celebratory end of the year margarita, but maybe I'll just do a virgin one this year :]

Also, just got our high chair in the mail. Somebody bought it for us from our registry...it's so cute and I'm so excited! Can't wait to set it up in our new house! YAYYY :]

New house is officially 100% ours to move into as of Friday (we had to rent it to the previous owners for the last few weeks as part of our closing agreement). We are getting measurements for new carpet this weekend and going to start painting this weekend! Well, I won't be painting, but I'll be telling them what colors to paint haha. And then once the carpet is installed we will begin the moving process! I'm so excited :]

 

[Uni tsi]

Campn, I'd feel let down too. I hope she reflects on it and comes to you with a changed heart.

Amantila, yay for summer! (If only summer could be less hot lol) I'm excited for you that you're finally moving in

Borr, fantastic name! Well chosen.

Alea, welcome back. It's good to see you!

Moo, I'm sorry to hear you're so achy. I haven't started to get too uncomfortable yet, except if I walk too fast, i.e. normal walking speed. And I had the hardest time yesterday trying to decide if I was having round ligament pain or if I'd pulled a muscle in my groin, it hurt for so many hours. So, I empathize. If you figure out anything that brings relief, let me know!

I have a really mixed feeling about my due date. Probably, they are going to induce me around 37 or 38 weeks. I try to look on the bright side that at least I can pick a day my favorite OB is on call. In a positive development, my 24 week scan showed baby in the 51st percentile for size so despite the diabetes I am not having a big baby. I have a very normal sized baby

I never got far enough along to try it, but my doula advises evening primrose is very helpful to prepare for labor. Has anyone tried it? Another thing I've been wondering about lately, and I would love everyone's opinion - when are you starting raspberry leaf tea?

 

[MummaMoo]

Aw Campn, huge it's a sad situation and no wonder your are so disappointed and frustrated. I hope she stops to have a think and realise just how much you have done and sacrificed for her, and be up for repaying you the same kindness. Sadly there are givers and takers in life - I've lost friends due to giving too much and being treated like crap in return, I guess it's harder when it's family.

Uni, the aches only ease with rest, I've found so far. It's the nature of my job causing it, lots of bending, stretching, lifting. Work is so much harder this time, and the area that I'm on is SO hot. I'm ready to give up now, if I could! Too early though. I finished at 35 weeks last time, and was bored silly, so am going to finish at 37 weeks this time. Already regretting that one!!

Yes, I took evening primrose oil ..... can't think when I started taking it, it was a big bottle of them. For the pineapple, you have to eat a LOT of it, I'm sure it equates to maybe two pineapples or more a day - the idea of it is to kind of upset your stomach, which can trigger contractions. Same with hot curry... and I guess the castor oil too.... but I've heard about it upsetting the babies stomach too so it's frowned upon by the medics. It's enough to make me not want to try that one. Hopie, you ingest the castor oil.

Amantilia, lots of luck for the house move! Sooooooo exciting!

Xan, I like your thinking, being in denial and can't possibly be tired and achey! Think i'm past that point now. At work I just try and get everything over and done with so I can sit and rest and cool down for a bit before going to do a bit more.

 

[Mummy1506]

Anyone else going for a 4d scan? I've got one booked for 27 weeks then I have a growth scan at the hospital at 28 weeks not sure why I have a high bmi but didn't have extra scans with my previous pregnancies?
U.K. Ladies do you have growth charts stuck into your notes? As this is my third I hardly see a midwife!!

Also have my gtt test in 2 weeks 😞.

 

[MummaMoo]

Anyone else going for a 4d scan? I've got one booked for 27 weeks then I have a growth scan at the hospital at 28 weeks not sure why I have a high bmi but didn't have extra scans with my previous pregnancies?
U.K. Ladies do you have growth charts stuck into your notes? As this is my third I hardly see a midwife!!

Also have my gtt test in 2 weeks 😞.

Yep, there's a growth chart in my notes, only been marked once so far.
Likewise, only seen my Midwife once so far, it doesn't seem right!

 

[xanzaba]

I know it hasn't been that long since the last round of bump pics, but I just realized d-day is exactly 3 months away! Argh! And suddenly my belly bands are quite a bit smaller than I remember...

 

[x-ginge-x]

Anyone else going for a 4d scan? I've got one booked for 27 weeks then I have a growth scan at the hospital at 28 weeks not sure why I have a high bmi but didn't have extra scans with my previous pregnancies?
U.K. Ladies do you have growth charts stuck into your notes? As this is my third I hardly see a midwife!!

Also have my gtt test in 2 weeks 😞.

I have a growth chart in my notes, should be interesting as my first was a hippo, so I would like to see how this one measures as he measured normal and turned out massive! I have a growth scan at 38 weeks due to previous baby scan and I have a 4d scan booked for the 2nd of july

Feeling a little miserable as it seems no one cares about us. Husbands family never even bother to ask how were doing or take us anywhere and my mum is too busy with her sodding horse, god forbid I ask to go somewhere, feels like this baby is basically getting ignored. I know its going to make me angry at some point and then they will be complaining that they have been snapped at

 

[MummaMoo]

I know it hasn't been that long since the last round of bump pics, but I just realized d-day is exactly 3 months away! Argh! And suddenly my belly bands are quite a bit smaller than I remember...

Good lordy - what growth! Wasn't it only last week I was giving your bikini clad bump the green eye!? Fabulous!

I've been told today by someone that hasn't seen me for a couple of weeks, that my bump seems to have dropped already. I still feel like it's up to my neck!

 

[hopie2015]

Thanks for explaining the castor oil, Mum. I think the evening primrose oil sounds good.

You look great, Xan! You notice a big growth spurt the past week?
I still don't have a real noticeable bump. Baby weighed 6 ounces ahead at 23 weeks so I have to trust he/she is growing well.

Amant- perfect school is ending and you'll have lots of time to decorate your new home.. so exciting. Congrats on the confirmed move-in date!

I changed my dr. appt. to next week. Figure I will just go when they can do the gd test - which they won't do until 28 weeks.
Uni- great on baby's size! Sounds like maybe you will have just 10 more weeks to go. I will ask my dr. if due to my age they plan to induce me at 37/38 weeks. An August baby sounds great to me.

 

[mari35racz36]

campn - so sorry to hear your frustrations with your sister. I would be so upset too. I really hope she changes her mind and sees all that you have done for her. My sister can drive me nuts alot. She is so selfish at times and very immature for a 31 year old!

borr - I love the name Sebastian

Aman - So exciting for the new house!!! My hubby and I moved into a new home with our first baby as well. It was so much fun painting and decorating. The not so much part was our daughter was born on the day we moved out of our old house! lol She was born at 537am and hubby had to meet the movers at 830am. Crazy! But you've got lots of time to have the house all ready for the baby

Hopie - So wonderful you told more family. So happy for you!! I have to do the GD text next week. Not looking forward to it lol

xan - nice bump!!

uni - that is great to hear about the baby's size I think I wlll start raspberry leaf tea around 34 weeks. I know you have to start it well in advance for it to have any affect.

I think I am getting a UTI This happened to me when pregnant with DS2 as well. I really don't want to go on anitbiotics but if I have to I will. Right now I am taking cranberry pills and my extra strength probiotics. This usually settles the infections for me withing 3-4 days. I have my prenatal tomorrow, so Ill mention to my doc about possible UTI.
Today is also my DS1's 6th bday. He wants me to make cupcakes, so I better get cracking on those! lol
I also just looked at my ticker and finally down to double digits. Only 98 days to go! lol

 

[Uni tsi]

Moo, I was wondering, did you take the primrose oil orally or as a suppository? The internet is very confusing on the subject.

 

[Mummy1506]

Ah the growth charts seem to be the norm now then.

I had quite big babies at 8.6 lbs & 9.4 lbs so be keen to see if this one measures along the same lines! Do boys vs girls make a difference on size? I was almost 2 weeks late with both too.