Summer Sugar Babies! - Early July Due Dates

[klsltsp]

haha Kate you're so funny!! the big update here and the reason i've been so busy is that we've been moving my boyfriend in.. yup we're not even living together yet which is why i get so many "was it planned" questions. We had decided to start trying when he moved in, which was planned to be January, so i came off the pill in the fall to let my cycle regulate and imagine that preggo!! haha i'm 35 and he's 36 and when you date at my age, well it's different than in your 20s, you have some pretty serious conversations early because certain things are deal breakers, such as wanting kids. i knew from the first time i met him that he was my soul mate, crazy i never believed in that stuff before but i have to tell you it was worth the wait!!! i've been on my own since my son was 3 months old.

So how's that for an update! hahaha

Jill i think it's totally normal for the sickness to start to subside, i am feeling the same way!! i remember my doctor friend saying that most peoples' HCG levels start to level out about 10 weeks so the sickness starts to fade. i'm hoping mine is really fading i had it for the full 9 months with my son and i'm amazed at how good i've felt the last few days!!!

mammaspath i think we're having a girl although statistically it should be a boy since my OH's family hasn't had a girl in 72 yrs!!!! and he's got 4 brothers!! i can't wait to see!!!

my OH surprised me and said he's going to get us a 3-D ultrasound for about 20 - 25 weeks, they say they are 99% accurate on the sex

As for names we have Kaitlyn (not sure on the spelling yet) for a girl and we're having a lot of trouble with the boys name. Kate i love your names, Myles is my brother's name and i love Reid!!

Okay that's enough babbling from me, i'm making up for being away hahaha

Kim

 

[klsltsp]

Oh and Laura we are lucky here in canada to get a full year!! my OH and i are sharing, i'm taking 8 months, he's taking 4 months, then i'm taking 3 months of leave without pay!!! But you're lucky because you're a SAHM!!!

 

[kgriffin]

kim thats nice you are splitting the paternity leave, what a nice idea. That's great you have your boyfriend moving in, who cares what people say/think, you dont have to defend your decisions/pregnancy to anyone. some people have a lot of nerve.
If you are stuck on boys names, maybe i can shoot a few suggestions out, we have so many boys names we like, but took us forever to pick a girls name, we like Nolan, Jackson, Jasper, oh so many lol. boys names are so easy for us. girls are much more difficult, thats why i think we are having a girl haha

 

[klsltsp]

Thanks Kate yup for a while we were going to wait to TTC but decided that we would only be doing that so that other people wouldn't think we were crazy.. but then we decided screw it we both knew what we wanted and decided to do what was best for us.. we want 2 and i'd like them both before i'm 40 so there's not a lot of time.. not really anyways

So update for me, saw the OB today, he's awesome, spent about 45 mins with us answering all of our questions. We discussed VBAC vs another c-section, but based on why i sectioned before we decided that another c-section is best, which i'm okay with. He said we'll have my date at my next apt in 4 weeks

Also i think we have a boys name.. Cameron...

So Kate any updates on your mom?

HOpe the rest of you are doing well

Kim

 

[kgriffin]

wow cameron is a very nice name

glad your ob spent so much time with you Kim, its nice to not feel so rushed isn't it?

my mom is going for her pre-op consult tomorrow with both the operating doctor and the plastic surgeon, her appointment is supposed to take up a full day, so i hope she is able to learn a lot and come up with her best possible situation, and getting a surgery date would be wonderful too! Thanks for asking

 

[Mrs W 11]

Hi everyone!

Wow Laura I can’t believe you only get 3 months maternity in the US – is that in all states? Gosh thats a huge difference, we can take up to a year in the UK. Although statutory maternity pay isn’t great so its what you can afford really. At least you’ll be at home with baby anyway. Fingers crossed that you do get your dating scan before new year!

Nic where do you live to have all that snow, you must be up the other end of the UK to me as I am south coast! Definitely no snow here but it’s crazy windy today. I cant believe your friend kept pushing you about not drinking at the wedding, some people just don’t think about how they are making the other person feel do they. Kate is right, she probably wanted to be excited with you and didn’t realise how you felt. We have a friend who suspects but luckily his wife tells him to shut up and stop prying!

Have you got your scan date Jill? I too am feeling a little better. I still feel nauseas but less often (although that could be because I’ve mastered eating regularly and don’t go anywhere without food in my bag!) and still feel tired but slightly more manageable now. I can make dinner most nights whereas before I just went to bed when I got home! Hope you are still feeling ok anyway.

Amy sorry to hear you are still really suffering from morning sickness I hope it passes soon for you once we get closer to 2nd tri. So interesting to hear what everyone thinks they might be having!! I always thought I would have a girl but since I got pregnant whenever I picture baby its always a boy and strangely before I mentioned this to DH he said the same to me. We wont find out anyway but we both think its a boy! Seems like I am the only one as you all think you are having girls. Will be fun to see what we all end up with!!

I like everyones names! Kaitlyn is lovely for a little girl. I love Oliver for a boy but DH isn’t sure as its very popular in the UK at the moment and also he likes Olivia and knows if we have a boy called Oliver we cant then use Olivia in future! I also like Olivia but our girls name is Amelia. I like Amelia Rose but Rose doesn’t go that well with our surname. I wanted Jane as its my middle name and my Mums name but my sister used that for my niece. So thats it so far and we’ll get a baby name book later on to have a more detailed look.

Kim thats so exciting that your boyfriend has moved in. Kate is right it isn’t anyone elses business but you sound so happy and I think its fab that you have met your soul mate and if it feels right you should always go for it! Its really romantic.

I hope your Mums appointment goes well tomorrow Kate.

My booking appointment with the midwife went well. We discussed a lot of medical history, she took bloods and urine sample and told me lots about what will happen. It was exciting for something to finally be happening and made it feel more real. My scan date should come through soon.

Take care all xx

 

[mammaspath]

so i was watching the doctors you tube video on the gender predictor test you can do after 10 weeks......anyone have any input on that?

 

[kgriffin]

mammaspath - i have heard they are decent, i know it worked for one girl i use to talk to on here and she tried it again this time and feels confident, but come on! we are almost there!! Patience is a virtue!!

 

[Photographer]

Girls, thank you so much for enquiring. I had to make a further 3 phone calls and get some folks to actually do their jobs, but they finally told me I have a scan on 19th December- our 2nd wedding anniversary! Hopefully it will be a nice anniversary gift to see a wee healthy baby with a strong heartbeat on the screen.

On another note, 3 months maternity seems so short! I couldn't imagine having to leave them so young. In fact, i really feel for all working mothers (I will be one but slightly different as I work on illustration from home).

Has anyone run into financial difficulties because of pregnancy btw? How do you all plan financially for baby?

Btw, girls, I totally spoke too soon about MS. It left for 2 days and came back worse than it has been for the entire pregnancy. We had a hurricane here yesterday too so I've been just lying down for like 48 hours. Feel like a hibernating squirrel!

Becoming pregnant is kind of like getting married! Nobody tells you about the really hard bits until it's already done. lol.

What's everyone going to be doing this weekend then?

Lots of love to you all.

x

 

[klsltsp]

Good morning ladies.

Becky glad you're feeling better, me too.. I am still nauseous mostly all day long but it's not rolling as much as before and I'm able to eat more things so that's good. Glad your mid-wife apt went well, I know what you mean about it being so real now it's all very exciting, hopefully you get your scan before christmas

Jill sorry your feeling better didn't last hopefully it will dissappear all together in a few weeks, that's what I'm hoping for that's for sure. Glad you got a scan date, especially before christmas.

Amy I've never even heard of this gender prediction thing, I'll have to look it up!!!

Kate so does your mom have a date? how did it go yesterday?

Laura have you had any luck in getting a dating scan?

Have a good weekend everyone!!

Kim

 

[Dahlia2007]

I am not going to bother with the gender kit. I can wait until 20 weeks for that ; )

I love that name Cameron, Kim. I know I first heard it in the movie Ferris Beuller's Day Off. lol. And that's great that you two have moved in together. It's going to make things a lot easier once baby comes, and with getting prepared.

I haven't got my date scan yet, but I hope to get a date for one on the 22nd, which is my next OB appt.

Kate, did you mom get a date set yet?

Jill, I was sort of worried about things financially, but then I got this amazing babysitting job, and I can basically save up all the money for our savings and use some for baby as well. I have been looking for good baby deals (diapers, gear, clothes). But I can also use baby gear from my last pregnancy. As for the actual payment on bills, I have insurance, where I'll only have to pay $1,000 all together for the birth. I do receive WIC, which is like healthy food assistance for pregnant women. And good to hear you get your u/s soon!

This weekend I plan on gift wrapping, and buying whatever it is that I also need to get!

 

[kgriffin]

hmmm finances eh! I am trying to get mine in line, still paying off student debt and some credit cards, lovely time of year isnt it. I hope to have some money saved for the baby of course, but i think we will get on just fine. How about everyone else?

photog - haha you are so right about the marriage analogy! Funny but true way to look at it!

Kim - thanks for asking, my mom went today, they are calling her next week with a date, liekly around the end of jan. looks like she will be able to get a breast made from stomach tissue, they said she will be lop sided but she of course does not care. i wish i could fly home for the surgery.

 

[Nitengale]

Hey ladies!

After some spotting that started Wednesday, a couple ER visits, and ultrasounds it looks like i am going to lose this bean. It stopped developing a couple weeks ago and I didn't know. I wish you all the best luck, health, and happiness through your pregnancies and after.

Take care of yourselves and your precious babies.

 

[klsltsp]

Hey ladies!

After some spotting that started Wednesday, a couple ER visits, and ultrasounds it looks like i am going to lose this bean. It stopped developing a couple weeks ago and I didn't know. I wish you all the best luck, health, and happiness through your pregnancies and after.

Take care of yourselves and your precious babies.

Ahh Elaine i'm soo sorry big hugs and take care

 

[Photographer]

Ohhhh no, I am so sorry to hear about your loss Elaine! Wishing you good health and a peaceful recovery... lots of love xx

Hey ladies!

After some spotting that started Wednesday, a couple ER visits, and ultrasounds it looks like i am going to lose this bean. It stopped developing a couple weeks ago and I didn't know. I wish you all the best luck, health, and happiness through your pregnancies and after.

Take care of yourselves and your precious babies.

 

[biliboi2]

Big hugs xxx

 

[mammaspath]

Hey ladies!

After some spotting that started Wednesday, a couple ER visits, and ultrasounds it looks like i am going to lose this bean. It stopped developing a couple weeks ago and I didn't know. I wish you all the best luck, health, and happiness through your pregnancies and after.

Take care of yourselves and your precious babies.

I'm so sorry for this happening.......prayers that you stay strong and positive. I had a miscarriage at 20 weeks, its hard but god has a plan for everything!

 

[kgriffin]

I am so sorry Elaine, im thinking of you!

 

[Nitengale]

Thanks to all of you for your love and support

 

[Photographer]

Hi Girls

So i was just about to tell a friend about our news when she told me she had a MC last week and they found tumors in her womb too so she had to have surgery If anyone is inclined towards praying, please do add her in your prayers.

Also, it appears out secret is out! We live in a small town and it seems the rumor mill has been in action. Am a little nervous about everyone knowing just in case it doesn't work out. It will be a stressful week waiting to finally see the 1st scan....i feel more and more nervous...

How is everyone feeling this week? Anyone starting to get their energy back?

xxx