TTC and Beyond!

[CantHrdlyWait]

Julie- I am the same way. I still don't have much of an appetite. I eat only for sustenance, and not because i'm craving something. I'm 19+1 and i've only gained 2.8 lbs.

BB- I am so incredibly sorry. I know I can't say much to make you feel better, but we are all here for you.

So I just saw my very first kick from the outside!!! The baby was moving a lot so I was staring intently at my belly and I saw it. One little kick. My belly jumped and it was amazing. I told DH and he came over and tried to feel but of course the baby stopped as soon as he came over. LOL

 

[HWPG]

omg, i cant wait for that! how exciting!

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

I know Mirolee! I think DH was pretty bummed he didn't see and couldn't feel. I know it will happen in time, but he's so excited and I feel bad for him. The baby is going nuts this evening. Only stopped the few seconds hubby had his hands on my stomach.

 

[Disneybaby26]

Omg Britt, yay!!! It just keeps getting better from there! We play Makayla music now and all you see is pop pop pop from every angle of my belly!! So funny!! She was going so crazy the other night it almost hurt! Dh loves talking to we and watching her respond!

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

Oh my goodness Kara! That's so cute! The kicks have been getting stronger so I knew it was only a matter of time until i'd see one from the outside! It's so exciting! I can't wait to see more!

 

[HWPG]

sometimes i push on my belly and really concentrate and hope to feel something. i know it's (stupidly) too early, but i *swear* i felt something different today - only once, very lightly. but i know my gas and i know my other stuff.... but i'm sure it's too early and i'm too hopeful..... but i'm trying! man, i just push my hand down and hope to feel something... this week they're responding to stimulus and moving away from "touch".... sigh. just so excited, ya know!?!

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

I felt stuff really early.. like 13 and 14 weeks so it's not impossible! I have Celiac (and IBS) and i'm really aware of what my guts feel like. I always knew it was the baby!

 

[Disneybaby26]

I felt my first pops around 14 weeks too! Just a few times and I was like I think that's the baby...then I'd be like nahhhhh. By 16 weeks I could feel her for sure, basically daily so I def think it was her at the 14 week mark. You're not the far off Mirolee, definitely possible!

 

[clynn11]

Eeeep I cant wait for movements either!! So exciting. Sometimes I think I feel him/her already. I get random sensations that feel like muscle spasms if that makes sense.

 

[Disneybaby26]

Definitely, Cass! I think they call that quickening!

 

[wavescrash]

I hate anything with big chunks of onion, like in meatballs or something. Love the onion taste but hate the crunchiness in my soft meatballs or whatever it's in lol.

Waves- have everything crossed for your little fam!! Hoping he gets the job!!!

I hate onions cooked in food as well. I have to use onion powder because the texture (no matter what it's cooked with) of real onion pieces grosses me out. It's really weird because I can eat onion rings no problem lol.

Thanks We get so many promising situations/leads like this that don't pan out so I don't want to get too hopeful just yet but we need something lol.

Waves- I still haven't figured out how to work Pinterest correctly, but my user is mrsmorganwhite so add me! Loll

I'm following your boards but you can go to my page and near the top click "Follow All" or choose to only follow certain boards. My page is: https://www.pinterest.com/wavescrashover/

The recipes are in 2 different boards: Foods - Beverages & Foods - Healthier Options

 

[Disneybaby26]

For those of us starting to think about post labor prep/hospital bags!! Eeeek!!

 

[Disneybaby26]

Nikki- I know you posted a list of what you had before you went, but what were your must haves?? I like to pack light! Lol

 

[wavescrash]

That list is pretty spot-on. I will add that here in the states, at least my hospital, gives you the cold packs for your lady parts in the hospital. However they don't want you using them more than 24 (or maybe it was 48) hours after delivery because it could be harmful to your goods lol. I remember asking to take some home after having my first and they wouldn't let me for that reason. But they are a godsend. Seriously my favorite thing you need postpartum. I'm in love with them lol. So just a heads up - if you intend to get some for outside the hospital as well, they don't recommend using them a lot.

 

[wavescrash]

I made a list for our hospital bags based off my previous 2 L&D experiences so I'll share that in case anyone's curious. There are some common things left off the list because my hospital provides them and I don't want to take more than necessary. Plus at our hospital you get to bring home tons of the little things (swaddle blankets, baby shirts, alcohol pads for the umbilical cord, diapers, mesh underwear for mom, etc.) they provide while you're there so I suggest stocking up when they refill your cart if your hospital allows that. They replenish it whenever it gets empty even if you take the items or use them in the hospital.

For me: Underwear (I like wearing the mesh-like ones the hospital gives us but will bring a pair or two of my own just in case), nursing bra/s & tank tops, comfy pants, t-shirts (3?), make-up, hair straightener, hair brush, hair ties & bobby pins, DSLR camera & battery charger, iPhone charger, deodorant, toothbrush & toothpaste, face wash, lanolin (for nursing), breast pads, Boppy pillow, socks (just in case, I like the hospital ones lol) & chapstick.

For baby: Baby book (for footprints), the book "On the Night You Were Born" for hospital visitors to sign, going-home outfit, swaddle blankets (hospital provides them but want some of our own for pictures I plan to take lol), pacifiers (hospital provides some, hope baby doesn't use them but I'd rather use our own just in case - Hannah never wanted anything to do with pacifiers), mittens (so she doesn't scratch her face), car seat & head rest (Hannah was so tiny as a newborn, she flopped all over the car seat on the drive home), warmer blanket to cover baby in the car/outside.

Misc: Change for the vending machine, SNACKS FOR ME!, notebook & pen in case I want to jot anything down.

Sounds like a lot but I plan to fit it all in a smaller bag. I bring my hair straightener & make-up because I need to take a few minutes each day to make myself feel a little more normal. OH will probably bring some boxers, socks, comfy PJ pants and a few t-shirts for himself but he can pack whatever he needs.

 

[goldstns]

Nikki- I know you posted a list of what you had before you went, but what were your must haves?? I like to pack light! Lol

going home outfit (yoga pants!)
comfy bra (like sports bra)
boopy for nursing
own pillow and towel (optional)
toilet trees (u and dh ... Brush, tooth brush, deodorant, tooth paste...)
shampoo/conditioner (travel size)
SLIPPERS
chap stick
coins for vending machine (u'll need midnight snacks...always hungry when bf-Ing)
dh clothing for 3-4 days (and pjs)
camera (batteries...if u like using real cameras and not just phone)
phone and chargers
id/insurance card
baby going home outfit
car seat (with blanket if cold out)

 

[goldstns]

They had me in the hospital gown the whole time because they were constantly checking my blood flow and such...so I only need clothing for me to go home...which I liked yoga pants and a tshirt and a comfy jacket. Didn't need any other clothing for me.

 

[jury3]

 

[jury3]

Last week vs this week

 

[goldstns]

Wow Julie!!!!! Looking good. What's the average delivery week for twins?