September Snugglers 2016

[ajarvis]

campn I love the diaper bag. I'm torn between a regular one - which MIL already bought me lol - and a back pack. I plan on carrying baby alot. So can't decide!!

aman love the elephants and the grey So cute!

xan my last two it never did. Just threatened. This time Sometimes it's popped sometimes not so I think it's going to by the end!

I don't have pictures of my stash yet as it's not very big ha. but I'm working on it slowly. Made an order of brand new stuff yesterday - I prefer used for babies, but no time to get out shopping recently!

 

[Hope16]

I had my GD test this morning. My only option was fruit punch but it wasnt that bad. I sorta enjoyed it. It tasted like overly sweet fruit punch.the weird thing was it was clear! I was expecting to see red juice. Nonetheless, it was an easy visit and I should be getting my results by Friday.

 

[aidensxmomma]

Ginge - Your stash is making me jealous. I was considering cloth but it's just not a feasible option for us right now since we don't have our own washer/dryer and we are very lazy about going to the laundromat. lol

xan - My belly button didn't pop in any of my previous pregnancies and my daughters were fairly big babies. It does look like there's a chance it might this time, though.

Hope - I'm glad your GD test wasn't too bad. FX for good news when you get your results Friday!

AFM - Things are going pretty well. I started my prenatal appointments every two weeks. But since I am also having some other gynecological issues, I've actually been seeing my doctor every week (they can't do both types of appointments at the same time ) After my 20 week ultrasound, my doctor recommended a follow-up ultrasound due to baby measuring on the smaller size. He measured my uterus yesterday and decided that I'll have an ultrasound during my next prenatal (in two weeks). He said he's not really worried, but figured it's best to check anyway. I'm nervous about everything being okay. But I'm also super excited to get to see LO again.

 

[MummaMoo]

Ciz, I just go for the sensitive non fragranced ones (although I LOVE the smell of the Johnsons regular)

Xan, my belly button didn't pop - if anything it got deeper!

 

[xanzaba]

Okay, well hopefully it will stay put for 10 more weeks (30 weeks tomorrow- eek!).

BTW- I must be getting pretty huge. I keep bumping my bump into doors, walls, you name it. I guess I have a disconnect between where I think my belly ends and where it actually does!

 

[Uni tsi]

Hopie, I firmly believe that as long as you order the right toppings, pizza totally counts as a complete food group Since I'm on carb restrictions, I always make sure to opt for thin crust. It's the healthy choice! lol

ginge, I love your stash! So many cute ones! I feel really inspired just looking at your photos! Thank you so much for posting those pix

Hope fx for you that Friday's results are good. I actually didn't mind the fruit punch flavor either, although mine was filled with red dye blah!

xan I lol'd about your bumping your bump, because I can really relate to that too. I'm also hoping my belly button doesn't pop out, but it's getting really shallow. eek!

afm, I finally had enough stuff today to justify my first load of baby related laundry I never thought I'd be so excited about doing the wash! lol I was given a lot of hand-me-downs along with what I bought new, and I'm really looking forward to sorting it all out between the newborn sizes and the 3-6 month sizes. I decided I can't wait for the dresser to arrive, so I'm folding it all into bins in the changing table for now. I packed a little more of my hospital bag today too. I'm getting sooooo excited! I don't know how I'll manage to be patient the next ten weeks.

 

[MeganS0326]

Went to a friends house for a playdate today. When we were leaving I had a mini panic moment as I couldn't find DS. Turns out he was bent down next to my feet and I couldn't see him past my bump.

Hope - glad the GD test wasn't so bad. I had the fruit punch for my 3 hr test and I think that one is the best flavor option.

As for belly buttons, mine never popped with DS and I don't think it's going to this time either. I'm overweight so I think that plays into it not popping.

 

[Uni tsi]

Lol Megan, that's so cute you lost him behind your bump. Thank you for sharing that story, it made me feel really happy to hear it

 

[campn]

Uni- Awww! I know this part is so so exciting. I'm waiting on washing clothes cause I don't want the dreft smell to wear off, but I washed the cloth/material part of our old baby gear (like swing/bouncer) cause they were sitting naked in the garage and now they smell so good!

Had my 3 hour glucose test, first hour I literally fell asleep on my chair (7:30 am) I though people will just find me on the floor sleeping and drooling. And then the nurse I'm used to let another nurse draw my blood and she was awful. Puts the needle in then moves it around in there can't find my vein. She then said something got in my eye but it's okay I can see, I just don't wanna rub my eye cause I'm wearing eye makeup!

My nurse came in and he was like I was getting worried cause I didn't see the patient come out! Then he fixed the needle and got the blood. This happened twice. Him coming in and fixing it. I've 2 very bruised arms now.

But came home had Panera bread then we went to the pool, for some reason I thought my regular swimming suit would fit and it barely did! I think I looked like a whale in the water

 

[MummaMoo]

Ouch Campn! Wish I could have done the test for you!

Megan, I'm overweight too, so that'll explain why my belly button stayed an innie.

 

[campn]

Aj- It's just those diapers bag get so heavy especially if you're also baby wearing you feel your shoulder will fall off.

Mumma- Aww I remembered you and how take blood draws like a champ! I was trying hard not to scream out in pain but I thought if I did they'd be like "well how you gonna push a baby out if you can't even take a needle!?"

 

[xanzaba]

Aw, Campn. At least it's over now.

 

[MeganS0326]

Campn - sorry your 3 hr test was awful. Fx you pass with flying colors. I'm still squeezing into my regular swimsuit but it's only been in the kiddie pool in the backyard so if I look like a whale no one gets to see it except DS and DH.

 

[Uni tsi]

Campn, just hearing your story made me wince! I think the difference is, we're designed to birth babies, it's natural. We are not designed to be poked with needles by sadistic nurses! ouchie!

One of the first things I did was buy a new swimsuit. I still look like a whale, but a fashionable whale whose swimsuit fits properly lol I couldn't find a maternity suit, but I got a plus size two piece where the top is cut basically like a tank top. It works great so far, and I figure as my bump gets bigger the top can just ride up over it.

 

[Alea]

Lottie May, born 23rd June at 10.33, weighing 2lb 9oz. A sister for Maisie Grace, with whom she shares the same birthday.

Lottie is being cared for in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, where she is currently ventilated. I will share some pictures with you all soon.

 

[MummaMoo]

OH MY GOD!

Alea! Congratulations!! But crikey little Lottie, what was the hurry!? Hope you're all doing OK, sending all my love to you all!

 

[amantila]

Wow...Lottie wanted to celebrate with her big sister! Congrats Alea...hope momma and baby are doing alright. Must be a shock! Please share pictures when you get the chance...would love to see our group's first precious arrival! Hope all is well and will say a prayer for you, baby, and family.

 

[xanzaba]

Congratulations, Alea! Wow!

 

[Hope16]

Congrats on Lottie's arrival! I hope everyone is doing well...it's scary when they are so premature, but hopefully she is in great hands! Keep us posted.

 

[campn]

Oh my gosh Alea! Congratulations hun!! I think she couldn't wait to see you I'm praying and thinking of you and Lottie!