Mrs W - Sounds like you had a nice weekend outdoors. Here, it is snowing again.
I am sooo sick of winter! How is your cycle going?
Lindsay - Thanks for your detailed response! Sounds like your husband is super helpful and involved with the baby, which is awesome! Hearing about how great it's been to have him around makes me really sad that I'll only have my dh around for 1 week, if that. Oh well...at least my mom is taking time off work and can help out as well. That sounds very reasonable that you've been limiting visitors so far so you can focus on breast feeding and don't have to worry about Rowan's sporadic routine. I'm sure as he gets a bit older, feeding times and nap times will get slightly more predictable. I'm glad you've been able to take naps and such to keep you sane! And I'm so glad breastfeeding is going well! I am sooo happy for you to have Rowan to take care of finally! I love your new profile pic and ticker, btw! Hearing about your life as a mom makes me extra excited to meet my baby! Lately I've been having daydreams about holding her when she is first born and I am getting teary eyed just from the daydreams.
Baby preparations are going well. We took a trip up to Edmonton this past weekend with another couple (the girl is the one who is due at the same time as Aleeah) and were able to find a few things for the baby. It wasn't that successful of a trip, but it was still a fun getaway. We also found out we can for sure borrow my SIL's bassinet for the first few months, so things are really starting to come together!
I hope Rowan's gassiness/fussiness dissipates soon. What a wonderful thing it is that you have your DH around to help!
Alternated - I had some BRUTAL AFs after my mc as well, one of which involved HUGE, HUGE clots and made me worry that something was wrong. I had one more cycle after that, which was shockingly light, then got pregnant the cycle afterwards. I totally understand your fear of being unable to have children. I have actually always worried about being infertile, and after the mc I really feared that I would never get pregnant again or would never be able to have a healthy pregnancy. The truth is, you know you can get pregnant and miscarriages are sadly very common. You are extremely likely to conceive a healthy baby next time.
Try to think positive, although I know it's hard!
Linny - I hope the gas and air help you! I found out an interesting fact from a doula (well, I heard second-hand) that for the hospital in my city (the only one that delivers babies), 90% of women get an epidural! So I guess it is extremely common here.
Haha, yep it can be quite surprising when you get a punch in a place you wouldn't expect!
And, yes, I'm very excited to almost be at V-Day! It does seem like a great milestone to pass.
I hope your midwife answered all your questions the other day! And yay for your DF being granted legal aid!
I hope you can get your iron levels back up to normal soon! Have you been feeling extra tired lately? You're right that Aleeah is next but I believe she is due June 8th or 9th or something like that...so almost 8 weeks to go? So exciting!
Bright - How is your cycle going? I see you're at the boring part of the cycle, but getting close to the good part!
Crys - Good luck this cycle! I feel like your body has had a good chance to recover now and that it's sure to be your BFP time soon!
Blue - Well, according to everyone I talk to at work, my bump is "huge." Or, well, I assume they mean my bump. I just get lots of comments like, "you're getting HUGE now." Gee, thanks, guys! I know I'm not actually huge for 23 weeks so I just try to let it roll off my back. But I am doing well, thank you.
I hope you stop feeling sick soon. I am so sorry about the spotting but as you said you had spotting in the hospital and your baby was doing just fine! I'm sure your u/s tomorrow will give you the reassurance you need. You are almost done the first trimester already! I am so excited for you.
LJ - How are you feeling these days? Are you enjoying the stronger kicks as much as I am?
Teacup - I'll try to post a new bump pic soon. I am doing well.
I'm glad telling your family went well and that they were all excited for you! It really is hard to tell between bloat and bump at this point but I'm sure there's a little of each.
Sorry you're feeling a bit more sick these days too. I didn't even attempt to cook during the first trimester, so good for you! hehe.
Sara - How wonderful that your O has been confirmed again! Yes, take that, fertility doctor! I am so glad your body is proving her wrong. I really hope you get your BFP finally this month!
Aleeah and
Linny - You girls have only posted a baby bump pic ONCE so far despite our nagging. I think it's
definitely time to post another one...pretty please??
Aleeah - I hope you're doing well and that we hear from you soon!
AFM - Sorry I haven't updated in a few days. As I said, we took a quick road trip with some friends this weekend for some baby shopping. We didn't find what we wanted (a change table) but there is still time. Thankfully we're getting a decent tax return which is why we were able to afford the little getaway.
I'm still just LOVING all the kicks...I know I sound like a broken record but that's all I think about lately. I am enjoying getting a bigger bump but not so much loving my huge boobs.
I am excited that it's a short week this week since this weekend was tiring. My sister and her hubby will be coming up for Easter and she'll be able to see my bump for the first time (she saw me at Christmas but she didn't know I was pregnant yet). Does anyone else have Easter plans?
I remember you telling me similar when I had it, and I know how scary it was. Can they scan you again for reassurance seeing as youre still on the mainland?
So pleased to hear everything is going well with your new little family. xx
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My bump seems more obvious now, though I can't tell what is bump and what is just bloat! My wretching was worse over the weekend, any food smells made me gag. I tried cooking my Dad bacon for breakfast and the smell of the raw meat made me wretch about 6 times! I had to leave it and ask him to finish cooking it. 
Good to hear that family was happy for you. 
haha, not really, I already tested but of course it was negative.
