September Snugglers 2016

[mari35racz36]

So I want to buy my breastpump soon. I think I've narrowed it down to 2 brands. Ameda or Spectra S2. What brands are you ladies going with? My last pump was medela, but I found out it is not a closed system.

 

[Hope16]

My insurance company sent me the medela breast pump for free...it only comes with two starter bottles, so I will have to buy others myself. My sister had the same pump and didn't have any issues with it. I guess since it's my first pregnancy, I wouldn't really know which is good/bad etc.

I went and bought nursing bras and "granny panties" to wear after I give birth. My sister who just had a baby insisted I buy xlarge underwear (I'm usually a medium) ...and they fit perfect! Guess my behind grew with the bump! lol I don't really care though...I'm all for whatever feels comfortable these days.

My parent's surprised me yesterday with this owl plaque for the nursery. It goes perfect with my "owl always love you" theme!

 

[MummaMoo]

WELL!

What a waste of a morning!

I had a growth scan booked today following my consultant appointment a couple of weeks ago (where the BMI issue was sprung up on me).
So off we go, myself, Sophie and Nanny. Go in to have my BP checked etc, then go back sit for AGES to be seen by a consultant. When i'm finally seen he's very confused as my consultant had discharged me from his care at the last appointment, he has no concerns whatsoever! He couldn't even understand the bmi issue as it's under 35, so doesn't warrant the growth scan... and also he was baffled how they even came to the bmi given that i haven't been weighed all this pregnancy. He was very apologetic, very nice bloke. It was left that I should continue to be seen by the midwives, and that I give birth in the consultant unit as that's what I'd prefer, given my previous tear. He asked if he could have a feel of baby and listen in - to which I said "you better had otherwise it would have been a completely wasted trip!". Again all seems fine and no concerns.
I've got a scan in a couple of weeks on the cyst so he's requested that I have a growth scan at the same time, but not for any major reason...

So a frustrating morning, poor Sophie was so bored!

 

[MummaMoo]

Love your owl theme Hope! We have the pale green owl theme too, with a hedgehog thrown in for good measure too

 

[Uni tsi]

Moo, that must have been so irritating. Sorry they wasted your time. But I'm relieved to hear they don't really think there's any issue

Hope, your nursery is looking so cute!

As for me, baby wasn't being cooperative this morning, and giving me a bit of a scare. But I was just drinking my cold fizzy drink, and as I was typing that last sentence she kicked three times So, as I'm typing this I think I've just decided I don't need a trip to the hospital this morning after all. Whew. Just need a few more solid kicks and we'll be back in the clear.

 

[xanzaba]

Mumma- sorry they wasted your time, but I'm glad the doctor was able to confirm that you don't need an extra scan. That must make you feel a bit more confident, and confidence is so hard to come by during this wild ride.

Uni- glad LO is calming your fears. I have this thing where every morning I wake up and just as I am becoming aware of everything I worry that I haven't felt the baby kick in a while. It takes me a while to realize I've been asleep and not feeling the baby kick while asleep is normal.

Hope- love the owl theme.

My appointment is at 3 in the afternoon. I usually book them early, as the doctors are often less backed up in the morning. Now I can't concentrate on anything besides the scan...

 

[Uni tsi]

Xan, you are a girl after my own heart! I hear you on the morning panics lol normally I do my first kickcount before I even make it out of bed Whenever I roll over in the night, she generally gets at least one kick in, but not last night. She's been kicking me a awake lately, but not this morning. That's part of why I actually got scared this morning. I probably should have taken advantage and just slept in lol but I started having anxiety dreams about needing to get to the hospital. However, she's certainly woken up now. So it appears all is good. Her pattern is just a little off, which still has me slightly concerned, but I'm not rushing out the door right this moment just yet.

Scans in the afternoon end up being the focus of my whole day and I don't get anything else done! Hopefully, it will be 3 o'clock before you know it.

 

[mari35racz36]

Hope - I had no problems with my Medela before either. Too bad I gave it away a couple years ago! I may still get a medela, but thought Id try a different brand this time. That is great your insurance company covers it. I just called my insurance and they do not cover breast pumps. Now it a waiting game to see which brand goes on sale first! lol

borr - love the coming home outfit

xan - good luck at your appt today!

mumma - that sucks they wasted your time! And for you to have to take you daughter too. AT least he listened to the baby. I have a growth scan next week. I hoping its my last scan as I hate having all these appointments and arranging for someone to watch the kids.

uni - so glad she kicked for you I was a bit worried this morning too. I had't not felt baby move since yesterday evening. But at my glucose test this morning, the baby kicked up a storm after I had the drink. lol

 

[MummaMoo]

Uni, she's probably just shifted her pattern a bit, but I can understand it's disconcerting when that happens.

Hope, with you all the way on the granny pants! I'm in mine too. My usual ones just keep rolling under the bump now and I don't like feeling them bunched up under there, so my knickers are huge up and over the bump ones - heck, I reckon they'd cover my boobs too at a stretch!

For breast pumps, I've got a Medela swing. Everybody over here was singing it's praises so bought it with the collection present from work when I left to have Sophie. I'm going to buy the replacement tubes and membranes and stuff, and then the bottles etc, but I won't do that until I see what I get from work. Wrong to assume I'll get anything I guess but then the girls do collections even when agency staff leave, so I think I'm safe with my assumption. Plus I've had lots of questions regarding what I need lately.

 

[hopie2015]

Aiden- thank you!
I am sorry the scan gave you a bit of a scare.. I sure am used to that feeling. Baby has plenty of time still to grow and also change position.
I know it is hard, but try not to worry. Just keep eating, taking those prenatals, drinking lots of water and baby should have a good growth spurt soon.

Xan- you look great! I tried taking a bump photo facing sideways in mirror. I don't know why my bump isn't that noticeable yet in a photo.. It looked more like I have a butt bump. haha
Hoping your appt. goes wonderful this afternoon. I also now only book them in the morning to get them over with.

Great info on the pumps. I will just go with the one insurance sends me. Everything else sure is costing enough!!

Uni- glad baby kicked hard and re-assured you. I had to do same thing the other day since so quiet for a while. A coconut popsicle did the trick!
Baby has hiccups now after being quiet 2 hours, so am relieved. I'm going to ask dr. tomorrow what I do when baby is quiet 2-3 hours straight.

Hope- your nursery looks wonderful!

Mumm- sorry the appt was a waste of time. Such a pain when things like that happen but all that really matters is great news on baby!

Mari- thank you. I still need my toast with all this nausea!! Everything crossed for you that you pass.
Appt. tomorrow 9am. Hoping fluid levels went up. If all good, we hit the road to Montreal and then Vermont. Our first vacation in 2.5 years with everything that has gone on, and simply can NOT wait!!

Wishing everyone a great week and looking forward to updates next time I'm on. Stay cool out there!

 

[Uni tsi]

hopie, now I want coconut popsicles..... yum!

Mari, fx for you those results come back good

 

[mari35racz36]

hopie - fx your fluids levels are up and you can hubby can have a nice trip! Montreal is a beautiful city. Hubby and I took a weekend trip their last fall Sorry you still have you nausea. Mine is coming back at times again too.

 

[campn]

Hopie- I hope you get nothing but awesome news on your fluids hun!!

Mari - Last time I had the medela free style pump ($400) and I was not impressed. It could never empty my breasts fully and I'd squeeze my breasts so hard to get an ounce or two, I thought I had a supply issue when I didn't at all. I ordered the Spectra S2 this time after so many moms recommended it to me. It's a closed system and its hospital grade so it's amazing at emptying you out and mimics how a baby would suck. Medela is incredibly over priced because of the bells and whistles it comes with. My manual pump did better than the medela.

Mumma- I hate how they just scare you over nothing at all! Do they think we need all this unnecessary stress!? Of course your BP will be off if you're panicking something is going wrong! I'm sorry hun, glad that doctor was reassuring you though. Poor Sophie! She sounds like she did so good though!

AFM: My poor pelvis! I have to walk holding my lady bits! Two nights ago I couldn't even walk, I had to get up and roll at the edge of the bed and had to have DH "fix me" so I can stand up. By the end of this I'm either going to be crawling or using a cane!

 

[mari35racz36]

campn - thanks so much for your input. I've been doing alot of research on breast pumps lately. I hear so many good things about the Spectra S2. I also spent $400 on my medela breast pumps when DD was born. I really want a closed system one this time. I just looked up the S2 and its only $170 brand new on amazon! The medela is $375 right now. So much more!! I think am going to go ahead and order the spectra S2. So sorry you are in pain. I am getting alot of pressure down low and my sciatic nerve is awful. Ill be needing a cane too!

 

[campn]

Mari- I know the price is so much more reasonable! My medela is sitting collecting dust in the garage since we moved here from Chicago, I may just sterlize it and donate it. Are you going to be working or staying home? The S2 has no battery so you would need an outlet if you need to pump outside of your house, the S1 has a battery. My insurance only covers the S2 but since you're buying it yourself you can choose!

 

[mari35racz36]

campn - ill be staying at home. Even when I had my medela, I always used the plug. But thanks for the tip! The S2 for some reason is cheaper than the S1. I just places the order for the S2. I am excited I gave away my medela to a friend a couple years ago.

 

[MummaMoo]

So tonight MrMoo and I have been discussing names again. I've stood firm and we're having Katie for a girl, boys names narrowed to Harry or Thomas, and i'm letting MrMoo have ultimate decision out of those.

What are your thoughts on siblings sharing the same middle name? MrMoo has Anthony running through his family, he, his brother and his dad all have it, not sure about the uncle.... but Sophie's middle name is Elizabeth and we're thinking it goes well with Katie too...?

 

[campn]

Mumma- I love the names you've picked out! Can't go wrong with any of those! I don't like kids sharing the same middle name only because I love picking names and want to pick as many as I can! But if you love it definitely go with it!

 

[xanzaba]

Still at the doctor, but all looks good. Baby is measuring huge 5 pounds 11 ounces, 4 weeks ahead. Only the femur length is on time. I will post pics soon- we finally got a good face shot and he's adorable!

 

[mari35racz36]

xan - so glad to hear your scan went well Wow, that is a good size!!!!

mumma - I don't think there is anything wrong with using the same middle name again. I love the name Elizabeth

campn - my spectra S2 has already shipped! yay!!


I thought we had our name all picked out and ready to go but we are doubting it now. Hubby and I were discussing names again last night and thought of some more. We had originally liked Connor Nicholas. But neither are family names. Connor is still in the running, but we might axe Nicholas. Another first name that keeps coming back to us is Liam. We wanted to name DS2 Liam, but decided on Landon instead. I found out my great grandpas name was Ross. So were are possibly thinking of Liam Ross, Connor Ross, Liam Hugh Ross. Hugh is a family name as well. My dad is Scottish. What do you guys think?