September Snugglers 2016

[xanzaba]

I've been mostly even keel, but last night I got grumpy because my dad snapped at the dog. I think she's not feeling 100% and I went to bed and cried. Silly, I know, but the poor little thing loves my dad and she looked so sad, and I know my dad must not be 100% either to snap at her. Now I'm crying again.

I think my leg and arm aches might be restless leg syndrome. I mainly get them when I recline on the sofa, even in the middle of the day. Not so much at night, though.

I had my shot (here they call it RH-). It's funny- my mom was trying to blame my dad for me being RH-, until we pointed out that she must have one negative.

I have to say- I had a nice weekend, but I'm looking forward to getting back to work. I'm lucky to have a job I love and know I'm going to miss it in September. It's pretty self paced, and I wish I had more energy for it now.

 

[amantila]

Alea...take all the time you need for you and your family. You're always welcome here and we will all be thinking of you and Lottie Best wishes to you and your family and lots of love.

sweety...I'm rh- too. I've had the shot three times already I'm clumsy and have had to have it extra due to bleeding scare in first trimester and car accident I have to get it again in 3 weeks. Ugh. Where did they inject you? I've had it done it my bum cheek and upper arm. I think the bum cheek was worse if I remember.


Re: restlessness...Yup. Haha. It's 6:15 am here and I've been up out of bed since 5. I just can't sleep because my legs and joints are so restless and I can't help moving around. This has been the new trend :[ Last three days I've been waking up around 4-5 in the morning and unable to fall back asleep. It stinks. I want all the sleep I can get before the baby arrives! Haha.

I had my baby shower yesterday and it was lovely :] It was a double baby shower with my sister in law who is due a month before me. I got so many wonderful gifts and I can't wait to set everything up in our new house. One thing we didn't really get that I was surprised by was baby clothing or diapers. We got like 2 onesies and zero diapers. I'm actually pretty happy because it means that I get to choose my own baby clothes, but I'm at a loss at what I should be buying. So...second time mommies...what clothing items are essential to get baby started? How much should I buy for him? I'm planning to buy all 0-3 month stuff to start because I don't think he will be wearing newborn size (both DH and I were large babies at 10 lb 2 oz and 9 lb 8 oz). Any advice would be appreciated! :]

Hope you all had lovely weekends!

 

[ciz]

Hehehe! Last night I had myself in tears, proper sobbing snotty tears, over something that never even happened! You know when you imagine a scenario in your head? I did that, and fair enough it wasn't a nice scenario but all the same.... silly

I'm not exactly getting restless leg, but after lying on my side for so long I get a very internal achiness in my hip and down my leg, even lying in one position for too long makes my back ache.

Am waving the flag of submission at work today and asking for help. We have a week to turn the students rooms around ready for summer school. I have 31 to do and it's going to be a hard slog. Especially after this weekend - I think my discomfort yesterday was SPD after all. Still lying in one position in bed so yet to know if if feels any easier.

9 WEEKS TIL DUE DAY!!!

sleep with a pillow between your legs hun. I get that pain its because our hips aren't lining up so having that pillow will take the pressure off a little. x

 

[x-ginge-x]

Alea- take all the time you need but know we are here for you if you need us X we understand that it's been a big shock but please keep us up to date when you can X

 

[campn]

Aman- I recommend the gowns for when they're so little cause it's warm but so easy to change a diaper, and onesis/sleepers that snap on the side and not over the head cause they hate that, and a swaddler with Velcro. My son loved being swaddled until 3-4 months and the ready to go swaddle made it so easy and not just fumble with a receiving blanket. I bought a sleeping sack this time so it'll be the first time I try one but it works like a swaddler.

I attached pics to show you what I mean.

 

[campn]

Uni- I wanted to say I completely understand you leaving the room and hiding away, I do that with my own child when I'm about to have a breakdown I just need to leave for a few minutes and let DH handle him. Sometimes I just hide in the bathroom until the storm passes.

 

[Sweety21]

Wow, so many ladies with Rh -ve group here.
Mumma, here in japan they call it globin or something like that. But, no matter what name is purpose is same.

Xan, lol. Blaming your father for it? ha ha. That must have been funny situation.

Aman, 3 times? This is your first pregnancy? that's alot. I never had it on bum cheek. Always on hand. This time was lot painful, it was on left arm. I have had total 4 shots in 3 years of time span. Basically, just because, we are in baby making phase of life. lol.
Baby shower? wow. sharw some pics if you don't mind.

Alea, take your time. We all are here. Lottie and your family needs your attention now. Take care and hope to see you soon here. Hugs.

Got my first lot of baby clothes. Can't wait to shop more. I am kinda excited now to shop for boys clothes.

 

[MummaMoo]

Hehehe! Last night I had myself in tears, proper sobbing snotty tears, over something that never even happened! You know when you imagine a scenario in your head? I did that, and fair enough it wasn't a nice scenario but all the same.... silly

I'm not exactly getting restless leg, but after lying on my side for so long I get a very internal achiness in my hip and down my leg, even lying in one position for too long makes my back ache.

Am waving the flag of submission at work today and asking for help. We have a week to turn the students rooms around ready for summer school. I have 31 to do and it's going to be a hard slog. Especially after this weekend - I think my discomfort yesterday was SPD after all. Still lying in one position in bed so yet to know if if feels any easier.

9 WEEKS TIL DUE DAY!!!

sleep with a pillow between your legs hun. I get that pain its because our hips aren't lining up so having that pillow will take the pressure off a little. x

Thanks Ciz, I do do that when i'm facing the one way, but then when I turn over the pillow doesn't follow I'm surrounded in pillows - I have one supporting my back, one under the bump (one of those long ones so it covers the bump and the knees), a V one that sort of cuddles me... no room for MrMoo

 

[MummaMoo]

Alea, perfectly understandable that recent events have rocked your world. We completely understand you taking time away to be with your family, your Snugglers family will be here eagerly awaiting news on how things are for you all when you're ready to pop by and say hi. Lots of love to you all and gentle kisses for Lottie xXx

 

[MummaMoo]

Amantilia - with my first, I was too keen to get Sophie into outfits. This time I'm keeping baby in onesies/babygros for longer.

 

[campn]

Alea- Completely understandable mama! You've a newborn and a preemie on your hands and she's your priority now! I hope it gets easier for you you're in our thoughts.

Mumma- I've a feeling like you're having a boy. I don't know why I just got this feeling.

 

[xanzaba]

Take care of you and yours, Alea. Lots of warm wishes.

 

[MummaMoo]

Alea- Completely understandable mama! You've a newborn and a preemie on your hands and she's your priority now! I hope it gets easier for you you're in our thoughts.

Mumma- I've a feeling like you're having a boy. I don't know why I just got this feeling.

Really? We shall have to see if this premonition is right. We still have to the ring test at work - one of my work colleagues, Margo, loves doing this kind of thing, and i'm always curious to see what they come up with. Last time it was right, the ring was moving in very obvious circles. I'm a sucker for old wives tales.

BUT I REALLY WANT A KATIE!!

 

[aidensxmomma]

Alea - Take all the time you need. Lottie and the rest of you family are your priority and we completely understand. Wishing you all the best!

aman - The clothes I'm focusing on getting for LO for now are onesies and sleepers. With my first son, I got all these cute outfits because he was my first and then with my first daughter, I got tons of cute outfits because she was the first girl. With my third (another girl), she lived in onesies and sleepers and it was so much easier. So this LO has mostly onesies and sleepers and just a few actual outfits. Between him and my older kids, there's already going to be a ton of laundry, so the less folding and matching of clothes I have to do, the better. And getting 0-3 instead of newborn is probably a good idea. My first daughter was born at 8lb, 10oz and she didn't fit into any newborn clothes.

As for being emotional, I'm actually a lot better now than I was during first tri. I felt so bad because my OH couldn't do anything right and I was always upset and frustrated with him and my older kids. I tried really hard to control myself around the kids, especially because they didn't know I was pregnant, but it was really rough sometimes. Now the only time I really get overemotional (in terms of being angry and irritated) is when I'm hungry or over tired. I do cry over just about everything though

 

[xanzaba]

I wonder if it's a coincidence, but are those ladies who feel grumpier having girls? I realize some are team yellow, but what about the rest?

 

[Uni tsi]

I am having a girl! Interesting theory

 

[MummaMoo]

I wonder if it's a coincidence, but are those ladies who feel grumpier having girls? I realize some are team yellow, but what about the rest?

I'm liking your theory Xan! Team yellow though so I dunno, will have to wait and see on this one. Interested see what others come up with.

 

[MummaMoo]

Uni, whenever I see your posts, I keep thinking we have Nicole Sherzinger as a Snuggler!!

 

[MeganS0326]

I wonder if it's a coincidence, but are those ladies who feel grumpier having girls? I realize some are team yellow, but what about the rest?

So I'm not sure about the grumpy thing, I guess I've been grumpier than usual but not by a significant amount. But the emotional thing, OH BOY! I'm not usually a person who cries. I mean I cry for personal things sometimes but this is a rare occurrence. However, I now cry at the drop of a hat and over the most ridiculous stuff. I have to be careful about movies I watch and articles I read. I've never cried at a movie in my whole life up until this pregnancy. I was so not like this when pregnant with DS. I totally think its related to this baby being a girl.

 

[xanzaba]

I'm team blue and I have complained to DH that sometimes I don't feel like I'm having an "authentic" pregnancy because I'm not very emotional.