Valentines Babies, 2013!

[SierraJourney]

Thank you so much ladies! I'm so glad I'm not alone in my feelings on this! DH did apologize last night, but also suggested I make the effort in a couple of weeks when we have to do a two-day concert. Well, of course I'll make the effort then---I *have* to play the concerts. . . I don't *have* to go to my cousin's house. Gee whiz. . . but yes, he did apologize and said he was being mean and he knows I'm going through a lot. . . So I'm feeling better this morning. I think my changes are affecting him, too, which I know is hard.. .

wamommy---I believe your ninja was exactly the correct icon to explain my feelings last night. haha. . .it made me laugh. . .

Jo_Bean: I think you are exactly right---my DH won't believe me, but he would believe a doctor or midwife! Im' going to ask my midwife about the fatigue and tiredness and lack of energy at my appointment next week---DH will be there, so I want him to hear her response. He has a book about pregnancy, but he stopped reading it. He didn't like it . . . It was "A Caveman's Guide to Pregnancy". He didn't appreciate the fact that it suggested that all men were really stupid (his words ) so I need to get him another book.

Again, thanks so much ladies! I really REALLY appreciate your support!

 

[Jo_Bean]

I was going to suggest that actually. I would go as far as asking your midwife if it is a good idea to sleep on a friends couch when visiting them and spending 6-9 hours of your weekend travelling around, or if maybe you should be resting a bit more - ask her in front of OH and then he will have to believe the response. Clearly she will say, no that's a bad idea, if you are feeling tired, you need to rest and get your man to help you out more

hahaha, I really hope she says something like that to you in front of him and then he will realise you aren't putting it on, you are soldiering through!

 

[Kellen]

Poor Sierra... poor all of us! Men just don't understand... how could they? Our bodies have literally been taken over by cute adorable aliens that suck all the energy out of us. When we first got our BFP my DH stated: "I'm jealous, I want to experience being pregnant too!" What he didn't count on was having worse morning sickness than me, bloating, flatulence and weight gain. I'm glad to hear that everything is working out. I got my DH a couple books, but I have to read them aloud to him otherwise they just collect dust.

 

[DragonflyWing]

Sierra- I'm sorry your husband was being mean, but I'm glad he owned up to it and apologized! It's true that most men just don't get it.

My husband has been amazing lately...he stopped and picked up dinner last night, and then cleaned the whole kitchen! I had been totally despairing over the state of the kitchen earlier- dirty dishes piled up on the counter, dirty stovetop, overflowing garbage...and I just couldn't muster the energy to do anything about it! Then he came home and now everything is sparkling! I love it! So far, he has been SUPER understanding when I'm too tired/sick to do something. He was slightly grumbly about the cleaning, but he did it all without being asked. I just stayed out of his way until he was done, and then made sure to tell him how grateful I am for his help. He takes good care of me

One thing he couldn't understand, though: why I have to go every 1-2 weeks to have my cervical length checked. He didn't understand how the cervix works, and I had to pretend my fist was a cervix..."and here's the external os, and here's the internal os..." lol. Then he broke out the ruler because he didn't believe that a baby's head could fit through 10cm. I guess it must stretch! It was funny, though. He's very interested in the mechanics of it.

 

[Jo_Bean]

aw thats sweet Dragon

 

[wamommy]

I'm glad he apologized, Sierra, and I think the midwife idea is a great one! Keep us posted, since I may need to borrow whatever works for you

DragonflyWing, that is too cute! The mechanics of it all are kind of amazing, aren't they? My girls are still baffled by it. The first thing my 2-year-old said when I told them a baby was in my tummy was "can I take it out??" with this horribly concerned look on her face. Then I explained that the baby will come out when it's big enough, and they asked me where it comes out I told them, and my 4-year-old said, "but won't it get pee on it??" The things we never think of!

 

[lilredskittle]

I'm due Feb 14

 

[helena]

Haha loving the comment about pee! I showed my 4 year old my bmp today as it seems to have suddenly expanded and he just lied it, smiled and asked if he could cuddle me! He then gave me and the bump a bug soft squeeze. I could have eaten him up right then, he can be so sweet sometimes.

I thought I had lost or thrown out my old maternity clothes but DH found them today! Yay! Unfortunately most is out of season, my bus are both July babies, but there are some good bits. It's funny because now. Am in maternity clothes my bump looks enormous! I am almost believing this is real!

My fatigue is so much better. I can go most days without a nap now and sometimes I make it says 10.30 at night! Last night I did eat dinner then fall asleep without intending to or even knowing about it, on the sofa though, so it is definitely still lingering! DH is away from tomorrow until Sunday so I be I be exhausted with the 2 kids alone!

Doctors tomorrow for a checkup. Bet I have gained a lot of weight...
Though I am eating more salads than before. Last nights was a really healthy diner, lots of salad, grated carrot and feta, chick peas and home grown spuds. Silty odd combination maybe but ally good. Unfortunately I add mayonnaise on the side which adds the calories...Doh. How's everyone else eating?

Dragon - any husband who cleans the kitchen, grumpy or not, is worth their weight in gold I say! Mine did it a few times when I felt bad and was stuck to the sofa. So great of him!

 

[Kellen]

Well, I'm getting super jazzed about my trip tomorrow. I haven't really let myself believe that I'd be seeing my family after all this time! Now I can hardly sit still. I feel sorry for my poor DH because I know he isn't going to get much sleep tonight. I'm a big fan of pillow talk and boy will he be in for an earful!
There are a bunch of fantastic Labor Day sales that will be going on during my visit and I'm looking forward to picking up more clothes that fit properly! Also the state of Oregon doesn't have any sales tax which makes shopping even more awesome! Thankfully Hurricane Isaac has slacked off and no flights are being delayed from my airport. I'm also hoping to get to spend some time with my best friend during a 4 hour layover in Frisco. Aha! Just got confirmation that she will be able to kill 3 hours at the airport with me tomorrow evening. I haven't seen my best friend in almost 2 years... living cross country sometimes sucks.

 

[DragonflyWing]

Yay, Kellen, that sounds so fun! I hope you have a great time!

wamommy- that's too funny! Kids come out with the most hilarious things.

helena- so glad your fatigue is getting better, and that you found some maternity clothes! I really need to get some maternity shirts...my regular shirts are starting to fail me. They're too short to cover the bump, so they show the elastic panel on my maternity pants

Heading to the doctor in two hours to get my cervix checked...hopefully they'll give me a peek at the babies too Maybe I'll get a better picture than last time.

 

[SierraJourney]

Kellen---yay! I'm excited for your trip too!! Enjoy it!! We expect a full report when you return!

wamommy--that's too darn cute! Love it!

helena--glad you have more maternity clothes now! Let us know how the doctor's appointment goes. I'm wondering about my weight gain, too! I'm eating pretty normal, I feel----trying to get all of the food groups. . .but lacking a bit on the veggies.. . haha I'm eating quite a bit more than I used to eat, though! I used to be a really really light eater--- more "snacking" through lunch instead of eating a full lunch. Now I eat breakfast, have 2 snacks in the morning, eat lunch, have 2 snacks in the afternoon, eat dinner, and have an evening snack before bed. I'm assuming that's going to put on some weight!

Dragonfly---I hope you get a better picture too! Post it if you do!! Hooray!

 

[SierraJourney]

I'm due Feb 14

Welcome lilredskittle!

 

[DragonflyWing]

Yay this ultrasound was amazing! Same office, different machine, and the images were so much clearer. Even the printouts were higher quality. I must have gotten stuck with an older machine last time.

They verified Baby A is a boy, and Baby B is a girl! I even got potty shots haha. SO excited!! I may just have to spread it all over BnB in celebration.

 

[wamommy]

Oh wow, how cute!!! I love how twin b seems to have her leg crossed at the knee, totally relaxed and chill I'm rethinking getting that private scan now, since it really is SO amazing seeing those 2 babies in there and how big and well... baby-like they look!!

Welcome, lilredskittle! Fabulous due date, if I do say so myself

Kellen, I hope you have a great trip! It sounds like a blast, and I can't wait to hear all about it.

Helena, I totally understand what you mean about shirts. I'm about 5'8", so shirts are sometimes too short to begin with, but with a huge elastic waistband it's even more embarrassing when my shirt creeps up. I've found even some maternity shirts are too short! At least fall and winter are coming, and for most of the third trimester it will be freezing here. I have a lot of maternity sweaters from DD#1

As for weight gain, I feel like I've gained 20 pounds, but I really have no idea. I'm a little afraid of my Sept 5th appointment. I may be in for a surprise! I just keep silently repeating, "it's not fat, it's what baby needs to grow!" and I feel slightly better about it. Not that I ever turn down Greek Frozen Yogurt right before bed for fear of gaining

 

[Jo_Bean]

Welcome skittle

Dragon!! A boy and a girl! Wow!! One of each that is so cute and if you wet planning on 2 kids..... All done So happy for you!

 

[helena]

Dragon, that is so so great! Great pictures and great news you know both the sexes. A boy and a girl is very very cute for twins if you ask me. People can't be them confused, they don't need to be dressed alike, but they can be the best of play mates!! A friend of mine has boy girl twins and they are really close and always together in the school playground.


Yay we are mangoes or avocados today! Yay! That's pretty big!! Think I may buy an avocado today to have a little hold!

I find I am not eating more often, just more massive portions. Oh, apart from the cuppa and a mars bar habit i have Started each evening....oops! Ah well, off for the doctors weigh in in an hour so let's see...my bet is that's have gained at least 4 kilos since the start...maybe more...4.5, final bet.


Hello lilredskittle!

 

[helena]

Oh I was so close! Official weigh in ...4..6 kilos gained so far!

Baby fine, enough fluid and heart beat 156. Very fast appointment but that was good as I had my youngest son in the pushchair watching and being good keeping quiet eating raisins. I'll be so glad when I see his nappy later.......ugh.

Had blood test for spina bifida.

 

[Kellen]

Congrats Dragon on your adorable set of twins! That is fantastic that you'll be getting one of each.
Welcome Skittles! We are a very friendly group so we'd love to hear more about you and your LO.
Helena, I'm glad that your scan went well. I pray that all the test come back negative and that everything is going good.

20 minutes and I head home to grab my stuff and have DH drive me to the airport. I'm a bit more nervous about flying this time, but I know the end will be worth it. I'm going to gain 5lbs over night stepping into my mom's kitchen...

 

[DragonflyWing]

I'm going to gain 5lbs over night stepping into my mom's kitchen...

It will be worth it, though!

 

[helena]

Can't get enough salad and grated carot with vinaigrette on. So odd as I used to really dislike raw carrot!

Oh today's news is also that dH and I finally dtd for the first time since bfp. No pains etc so I guess I was worrying excessively. Don't expect we will be at it like rabbits for the next 5 months or so still, but it mildly eases my guilt on wifely duties! Lol.

Safe trip kellen x