~* September Sparkles 2018 *~

[mrscletus]

I appreciate all the insight!!! The post says that she has the following: 40+ diapers including AIO (that's all in one right), pocket, covers, over 100 inserts, prefolds. A lot of them are next to new and lightly used. I wish I could copy and post the pics.

Again- thank you all so much for the advice. And my SIL also mentioned newborns are hard for cloth. We will probably be starting after we are home and in a good routine. 2-3 months.

 

[laodicean]

Hi peeps

I’ve been really suffering with the hyperemesis this pregnancy - so much worse than the last two! I’m currently on two anti-sickness drugs and am still heaving all the time (though I’ve learnt to be really subtle when doing so!) Still working full time (I feel worse if I stay home and mope) but when I get home I invariably am so wrung out that I go to bed. Not least because the smells in my house make me heave... as does the smell of my OH... and my kids... I’m just the worst partner and mother right now. I’ve lost 8kg, which isn’t the end of the world, but the idea of feeling like this for the rest of the pregnancy is daunting.

Still, have scan on Tues at 12+6! Looking forward to seeing the troublemaker!

We were going to get the Harmony test and scan last week, but the snow made me cancel. I’ll see what the results are on Tuesday and decide if it’s still worth getting after that.

I have managed to find Lightning & CookieDough but can’t find Mickels or Oreo! I’ve added a screenshot on my Facebook so you guys can add me and I’ll add you to the group! My email is [email protected] if you wanna put it in the Facebook search bar or you can type in your address bar Facebook.com/aimdirectfire
I made the group secret cos I know some people haven’t announced yet so it shouldn’t come up to your friends x

Lovely photos Gem

Will send you a request with the message September Sparkles!

 

[waiting2c]

Hey Redhead - lovely to see you in here! Saw you on Facebook too. I am so glad you feel able to join us now! Sorry to hear about the issues you are facing. We are always here if you need to talk.

Yay for all the lovely scans coming through now as everyone gets to 12 weeks. I am so jealous of all the pics and really regret not having the confidence to go back and ask for one!

Hope those still suffering with sickness get to feel better soon, mine has subsided heaps this week which is so lovely!

Friday here now (I think i am ahead of a lot of you being on this side of the world), what is everyone up to for the weekend? My DH is having a birthday party - 90's themed. Should be good fun.

 

[xCookieDoughx]

It’s lovely seeing everyone on the Facebook page

I’m sooooooo tired!!! I laid my 2 year old on the sofa with a pillow and blanket and toys, put on kids tv and got her some juice. Then I laid down on the other one with a blanket and fell asleep for 2 hours!!! I didn’t mean to actually sleep but I just couldn’t keep my eyes open.
Don’t worry, once the living room door is closed she’s stuck in here as she can’t open it and it’s very child proofed in here lol!

Also, even though my nausea isn’t as bad as it was, I’m still struggling with major food aversions! I have alse been sick the last 2 days which isn’t like me this time hopefully it’s just the end of it now as with my oldest son it all stopped at 12 weeks! It was only my daughter where it carried on the whole time. And given this little one is a boy I hope it all stops soon!

 

[Lil_Gem_1989]

It’s lovely seeing everyone on the Facebook page

I’m sooooooo tired!!! I laid my 2 year old on the sofa with a pillow and blanket and toys, put on kids tv and got her some juice. Then I laid down on the other one with a blanket and fell asleep for 2 hours!!! I didn’t mean to actually sleep but I just couldn’t keep my eyes open.
Don’t worry, once the living room door is closed she’s stuck in here as she can’t open it and it’s very child proofed in here lol!

Also, even though my nausea isn’t as bad as it was, I’m still struggling with major food aversions! I have alse been sick the last 2 days which isn’t like me this time hopefully it’s just the end of it now as with my oldest son it all stopped at 12 weeks! It was only my daughter where it carried on the whole time. And given this little one is a boy I hope it all stops soon!

Ive been really tired lately too. My 2 year old still doesnt sleep through the night, was up 3 times with him last night i suppose it wont be a massive shock to the system when baby arrives though haha.
I had nausea and sickness all the way through with both my boys but it stopped at 11 weeks this time!
What i have noticed is that my bump is pretty big already this time around and my boobs have got HUGE!
Your scan pic deffo looks like a boy nub, i wonder what i will have x

 

[Catmumof4]

Hey all can I be added to the Facebook group [email protected]

Lovely scan pics everyone!!

Redhead I'm so sorry baby isn't well but glad you are starting to feel positive.

Afm morning sickness has pretty much gone Yeey, and iv only just realised that we are in second trimester! Derrr lol x

 

[amytrisha]

Ahh cat mum, so jealous you’ve reached second tri I can’t wait first tri is always awful for me so I’m really looking forward to the next stage!

I have another scan in 10 days, looking forward to seeing how much baby has changed in 3 weeks!

My sickness has calmed a lot but I’m still sick when preparing food at least it’s not constant nausea though. I hope it calms down for you guys soon too!

Cookie have you had boy confirmed by harmony test or are you going from theories?

 

[Catmumof4]

Yh Im the same I did a little dance when I realised lmao x

 

[Boognishrises]

I’ve accepted and added everyone who has requested!
Boog I’ve PM’d you!

Oh no Joybell, I agree though definitely better than all day sickness. Mine is finally starting to subside.

I can’t stop looking at travel systems and prams! I’m obsessed already

Oh no I'm lost? I don't see a private message on here.

 

[CertifiedOreo]

Welcome Red- so happy that you have made it to the 2nd tri and can begin to relax a little.

So I know this maybe way early--- but DH and I have been talking about going cloth this time around. Then I saw a post on FB for sale close to me, a lady is selling over 40- well close to 50 actually- plus all the accessories... all for 225.00 US dollars. Just wondering if anyone has experience with cloth...
My SIL seems to agree that this is a great price. She has all kinds of brands and they are all mostly gender neutral. I am worried I am putting the cart before the horse though. What would you all do? Go for it, or wait?

I just started working at a daycare and I haven't worked directly with cloth diapered babies yet but my coworker does and she said that the baby can't even try sitting up because of how the cloth diapers are. Thats about all my experience is lol

 

[amytrisha]

I have sent another one boog, not sure how else to get you unless you find me/PM me sorry!!

Happy Mother’s day to all of the UK ladies celebrating today xx

 

[Catmumof4]

Amy can u add me x

 

[Lightning7]

Hi everyone! Hope your all going well! I am 15 weeks today! So excited to make that milestone! I had my first midwife appt today. It went really well, got to hear bubbas hb again and it has moved almost all the way up to my belly button! Of course half way through her trying to count heartrate it decided to move away so she had to find it again so she says shes guessing its a boy hahaha

 

[amytrisha]

Amy can u add me x

What’s your FB name? X

Aww that’s brilliant Lightning!

 

[mickels]

Hi guys...

Glad to see all is still well with all of you. Welcome to anybody that's new and joining us for their H&H 9 months (actually less than 9 months now). Time is flying so fast and I've been counting the days to my next Ultrasound (2days left), can't wait to see the little bub.

Hope ya'll are doing spectacular
Xx

 

[Lightning7]

Hope you have an awesome scan Mickels!

Does anyone else have pain just above their hip on their back? Is it normal? It has been hurting so bad today! Hope it goes away soon!!

 

[amytrisha]

I’ve got a rash at the top of my thighs no idea what it is, gonna see the dr tomorrow.

 

[LilFooshFoosh]

Does anyone else have pain just above their hip on their back? Is it normal? It has been hurting so bad today! Hope it goes away soon!!

I do get some stretching pains occasionally or some mild cramps that I feel in my lower back. Depending on how high above the hip you are talking, it could be your kidneys though. Did it just start today? hopefully nothing serious

I’ve got a rash at the top of my thighs no idea what it is, gonna see the dr tomorrow.

That sucks! with DD I found my skin was way more sensitive than usual... I found out when I had my eyebrows waxed and ended up with a rash then I started noticing my normal lotion and wash was giving me a rash

good luck with your scan Mickels. I think there are a few people coming up this week. Mine's on the 15th too.

I ended up getting an extension on my progesterone, thankfully my doctor's regular assistant was back in the office (last time this happened she was off with the flu and there was a temp who didn't know what she was doing), so it was taken care of pretty quickly. I'm still having some trouble finding the HB with the Doppler, I can find it now every time I look, but I think I might have an anterior placenta, because the baby seems to be hiding behind a bunch of whooshing noises. I never had this with my other babies and I found them much earlier on (DD I found just after 8 week), this one I didn't find until almost 11 weeks.

I'm also still exhausted. Last night I fell asleep at 9. Anyone else still having trouble staying awake?

 

[Dandi]

I had some ongoing spotting and cramping over the weekend and got quite worried. I never had any spotting with my son. My doctor saw me yesterday and confirmed that my cervix is closed and he found the heartbeat on doppler, so it was a huge relief. I’m on modified bed rest for about another week and a half until I have a scan with the specialist. Luckily I’m able to work bc I have a desk job, just limited walking, no lifting, no stairs, and must keep my feet elevated. Straight to bed when I get home. It’s difficult but to lift when I must care for my 20 month old, but my husband has been stellar help. I can’t wait until my scan next Tuesday to see if everything is ok!

 

[mrscletus]

Lightning yay for 15 weeks. I am so happy to be in that week as well. And I have ligament pain like crazy sometimes in my hips, abdomen, and lower back... feels like a constant ache and its not always in the same spot. The midwife suggested heat and that has helped immensely. Hope it isn't anything serious for you, but I would definitely check with your provider.

Mickels- hope you have a great scan.

Dandi- so sorry you are going through that, glad baby is still all good in there and DH is helping out. Sometimes I don't think they understand what we are really going through and that their help can really get us through the roughest times. Even the smallest of things.

AFM- I had a quite exciting weekend, since I am in the army I had training and the kiddos went to my MIL's... Saturday morning they had to take my son to the hospital for stiches. He is fine and handled it like a champ, but now we have strict instructions on care and whatnot. He cant get them wet and has to go back to the surgeon (yes surgeon did the stitches to ensure no scaring as they are on his forehead) so its about an hour and a half trip.

Both kids are begging to go to my 20 week scan in April- what do you all think- should I let them go? I am just so nervous that if something is wrong they wont be able to handle the news. Am I just being paranoid??