September Snugglers 2016

[campn]

Megan- By law they're supposed to provide you with a breast pump or give you what you paid back (thanks Obama!) so hopefully you'll be pleasantly surprised when you call them, but I've heard they can make it a little hard and confusing so don't give up!

Ginge- GD isn't the end of the world! Just try to cut out carbs and sugar as much you can, instead just make yummy vegetable soups with chicken or beef in it, it's so delicious and very filling! You'll be fine!

Mumma- Ohh that's what I want it's so pretty!

 

[aidensxmomma]

MummaMoo - I love the owls! So, so cute!

Ginge- sorry you're dealing with GD. Does a bigger baby increase the risk?

For anyone still sick or feeling queasy, I just read an article that said that vitamin B6 helps. You can find it in avocado and chicken, but also in bananas. I swear, bananas are my miracle pregnancy food- if I go more than 2 days without them I get headaches and muscle cramps. The only thing is I'm really sensitive to texture, and when they go brown I can't eat them. But I recently discovered banana and plantain chips (really just dried bananas/plantains) that are easy to carry around and snack on.

I so wish that I could eat bananas and see if they help with my nausea and/or the leg cramps I tend to get in third tri. Unfortunately for me, I am severely allergic to bananas. I'm not sure why, exactly...there's something in most raw fruits/vegetables that trigger an allergic reaction. It makes healthy eating difficult.

 

[psychochick]

mummamoo: Love it!! You're so prepared already. I gotta get my act together.

to add to xan's tip on B6, I had this throughout the first trimester: https://www.amazon.com/Three-Lollie...0397133&sr=8-1&keywords=pregnancy+pop+with+b6 I had the version without added B6 but found this one to be more effective. I found this especially helpful at night after dinner. So if anyone's still nauseous, I recommend trying it, pretty cheap.

 

[xanzaba]

Oh, and I hesitated to write this, but DH and I dtd for the first time since the TWW. I had no desire 1st tri, and then was nervous with the broken arm. I was a bit nervous at the beginning but had no issues/scares. Anyone else cuddling up with SOs?

 

[MeganS0326]

Xan, I haven't DTD with DH in a few weeks. Poor guy. I've had a terrible UTI and am waiting to be completely off antibiotics before anything happens in that department.

Here are pics of my changing table options. The orange is the one we refinished for DS's nursery that we will reuse if we have another boy. The other is my old childhood furniture that I will refinish if we have a girl. I'm planning on making it a coral color with gold hardware.

 

[Sweety21]

Mumma, beautiful furniture you have got there.

Aidens, aww. Hope you get some relief soon.

Xan, could you get your hands on avocado sandwiches? I am already hungry thinking about them.

 

[dreamer1316]

The banana tip has really worked for me!! Had a babnana every day last week and not a single headache - skipped it today and bang - stabbing pains in my head again! It really does work for the headaches! Thank you!

I have allowed myself to buy one little boy baby grow only! Im very nervous to buy stuff still i think i will wait till after 20 weeks. Its mickey mouse - i love all the disney baby stuff

 

[campn]

I LOVE bananas, my problem is I can't stop at just one, I end up eating like 3 a day and then run out very quickly!

Megan- Love vintage furniture, that's so adorable.

Xan- We've only done it maybe 2-3 times max but I'm just not in the mood at all with my exhaustion and nausea still lingering. Also after months of ttc I'm kinda so done

 

[psychochick]

xan: my libido's through the roof this week We also skipped most of 1st tri, and then DTD only a couple of times since then, no issues so far. I'm kind of afraid of irritating cervix or UTI but hopefully we can avoid those.

Also, I'm wondering if we should be using a condom just for preventative measures? I've heard some conflicting information about this, like how sperm/semen can affect the cervix, or something. What do you ladies think?

 

[MummaMoo]

Thanks ladies
Psy, I'm not that prepared, honestly - that was at around 36 weeks pregnant with my little girl! At the moment the Moses basket is still all wrapped up in the loft, and the cot is dismantled hiding behind my wardrobe.

Nope, no going on here. We did say that we wouldn't let it be like last time where we hardly touched each other, but sadly our seemingly very poor immune systems have let us down majorly. Since December one, both, or all of us have been ill with colds, viruses, and stomach bugs, one after the other.

Edited to add: I'm not that bothered about the lack of it, to be honest. If I'm awake, I'd rather be spending my time doing something useful!

 

[xanzaba]

Sweety-I find that talking about certain foods gives me crazy cravings, so I loaded up on banana chips and then wasn't all that hungry. I ended up foraging through lunch- a granola bar, some nuts and about a gallon of water. But now I'm thinking of going home soon and avocado sandwiches are on the menu for dinner. Hope DH likes them

 

[aidensxmomma]

Xan - OH and I only DTD like twice throughout the whole first trimester of my pregnancy. I felt so bad for the poor guy because before I got pregnant, he had to fight me off. My drive is finally coming back (albeit not as much as before pregnancy) but between me being exhausted and OH's work schedule, it doesn't happen that often.

Psy - I wouldn't worry about using condoms. I always heard that sperm could help cause changes in the cervix, but I think it's only towards the end off pregnancy when your body is already ready to go into labor. I tested that theory that sex/sperm could help induce labor when I had my youngest. I didn't work at all. I was overdue and ended up getting induced. Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, I wouldn't worry at all about using protection.

Megan - I love the furniture you have for your DS and the baby.

 

[amantila]

Thanks everyone for making me feel less guilty about my lack of baby purchases! I just need to focus on one thing at a time. There will be plenty of time to start buying in May! :]

mummamoo...adore the items you have for your nursery! love the owl theme...we are doing an elephant theme in light gray/yellow/white for our nursery! Can't wait to be in our new home and see my vision come to life!

xan...haven't dtd with husband in a few weeks. We did once at the beginning of second tri but we've both been exhausted at night and I'm not feeling very sexy with my popping baby belly at the moment. We'll see...maybe I'll feel differently soon. Also, banana chips seem like a great idea. I always buy bananas but more often than not at least one goes to waste because I don't eat it in time. With all of the headaches I've been getting, I should try those out! The magnesium is definitely helping, but I've still had a few (much less severe) headaches. Will try anything that helps! And thanks for the tip to fend off all of the credit card offers! Will definitely be using that! It's already gotten me out of a few very over priced fundraising sales that students have been asking me to buy things for :]

megan & campn...campn is right! Call and see what you can get reimbursed for! I just got my free pump in the mail today :] It's a $200 electric pump. Insurance is supposed to pay for one for you by law. They will say they only cover what is "medically" necessary to begin pumping (meaning you had to pay extra for bells and whistles like backpacks/coolers/etc.), but I got a pretty nice pump for free through it. Definitely worth your time to call and find out. They should at least be able to partially reimburse you for what is "medically necessary." And campn..thanks about the brestfriend tip...just swapped out the boppy on my registry for one after doing some research! :]

just1...Tiny Minion is an adorable nickname! Made me smile :]

aiden...that stinks that you can't eat most fruit! That's what I've been living off of this pregnancy!

megan...beautiful furniture! I especially love the furniture that used to belong to you! My old bedroom set is still at my parents' house so if I have a little girl, that will be her "big girl" bedroom set someday :] It's ridiculously girly and has flowers stenciled on it but I ADORED it as a little girl and I hope my little girl will too (if I have one!)


Oh and something funny happened to me today: Students had standardized testing today and I missed two of my classes because of it. I didn't want my other two classes to get ahead so we watched Disney movies today. I swear that during Beauty and the Beast, little nugget was dancing every time a song came on! I could feel a bunch of movement during the songs...too funny! Could be totally coincidental, but I'm choosing to believe that my baby is already a Disney fan :]

 

[campn]

Aman- That's amazing you already got yours! I've heard they send it during the last few weeks of pregnancy so that's pretty amazing!

I love how the Brestfriend snaps at the back and it's flat so baby doesn't roll off, I remember getting up with baby on it to quickly grab something and it was so sturdy. Don't try this at home kids

YAY for an already Disney fan! I live 5 minutes away from Disney world and see the fireworks every night from my bedroom window. This is embarrassing to admit but DS once kicked and rolled around for Justin Beiber's "Baby" song

 

[MummaMoo]

Amantilia, elephants and the color scheme you've got planned sounds lovely, looking forward to seeing it come to life!

Re-scan today - and MrMoo has decided that today is the day he'll return to work after being off with his chest infection - he could have dragged it out for one more day!! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. My mum is coming over to come with me, not necessarily because I need her there for the scan, but I'll have to drive myself to the hospital and it's a journey I've never done before so want someone in the car with me.. I'm late to the driving party, I only learnt and passed my test when I was on maternity leave!

 

[mari35racz36]

mummamoo - good luck at your scan today!!

campn - I love how the mybreastfriend pillow clips in place as well. I had alot of trouble nursing my dd in the beginning. Once I bought the pillow it was amazing! I am waiting for it to go on sale. lol

aman - thats too cute the baby moving during Disney movies I love Disney movies!! I always make a point to show my kids the ones I loved when I was young. They really enjoy them

AFM - I've got my anatomy scan today. Hoping it all goes well.Then its just 1.5 weeks until I see the OB for the first time. Can't believe Im at the 1/2 way point in just over a week!!

 

[Sweety21]

Aman, that so cute. Disney fan in making.

Mumma, sorry that your DH couldn't make it for scan But, how did it go?

Mari, good luck. Keep us updated.

 

[ciz]

xan: my libido's through the roof this week We also skipped most of 1st tri, and then DTD only a couple of times since then, no issues so far. I'm kind of afraid of irritating cervix or UTI but hopefully we can avoid those.

Also, I'm wondering if we should be using a condom just for preventative measures? I've heard some conflicting information about this, like how sperm/semen can affect the cervix, or something. What do you ladies think?

We had no issues when pregnant with dd and this one. =)

 

[xanzaba]

Hello ladies!

I'm in seventh heaven. We saw our active little baby boy, measuring large (~21 weeks at 13 oz, currently 19 + 5). DH said it's amazing that I don't feel more with all that action. Nothing really to report (yay!). Next ultrasound will be at 28 weeks- June 9th! I can't believe that we are all well into 2nd trimester. Forget the irritableness, today I'm super sappy

And- we just stopped at a coffee shop that has... avocado sandwiches.

 

[MummaMoo]

Helloooo!

Scan went OK thanks, was quite quick, but I think the sonographer humoured mum a bit and gave a mini tour of little pickle as she's never seen a baby ultrasound before. The fluid is still there, but reducing. On Thursday it was 81×56×57mm, today it was 63×46×49mm. She got the consultant to review the pics who said she wasn't concerned about it, and I'm to go back in a month to check, but she doesn't expect to see it there.
Got some free scan pics to make up for pickle being camera shy last time.
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