Hellobee Boards

@Umberto: I am in Aus as well! Where are you from?

@Umberto: Oh... I have always wanted to go to Tasmania. There is an amazing looking hotel that I used to be obsessed with over there but I can't for the life of me remember what it was. Have you ever thought about doing a sightseeing flight over Antarctica?? I heard that Qantas offers them.

@agold: Ugh I would love to do something like that someday if I had plenty of money. My MIL did a cruise in Antarctica and the photos were amazing.
@AprilFool: I'm embarrassed to admit I seem to be one of the only people in Aus who hasn't been to Qld! I'd love to go up to Port Douglas sometime.

@Umberto: Haha *I'VE* been to Port Douglas!! I live in Boston but spent 6 months in Aus when I was in college. We were studying in Qld so I spent a week in the Daintree and a month in Cape Trib (yes a month), a little time in Brisbane, and most of the time in Cairns (it was an ecology program). Traveled to Sydney and Melbourne and other random places after. Never got to Hobart though

@pregnantbee: Hello gorgeous!

@dcw6411: Hello handsome!

@mrsscb: So glad your announcement went well. That has got to be a huge weight off your shoulders! And don't try to read too much into what you think she was thinking . . . I am the absolute worst for letting my internal conspiracy committee convince me that the sky is falling and all that rubbish way too often.

@ShootingStar: Lookin' good!

Welcome to all the July mamas!

I'm attempting to update the due date list, if I missed anyone or made any mistakes, please pipe in!

Due Date List

July 24: Thismustbetheplace (#2)
July 25: APRILFOOL (#2)
July 26: Umberto (#1)
July 28: TeawithPaloma (#2)
July 30: dcw6411 (#3 )
July 30: pregnantbee (#2 )
July 31: AANDMKLOVER (#3 )
August 1: MrsBeluga (#2)
August 2: coffeemom (#2)
August 5: mrsgiraffe (#1)
August 8: mrschickpea (#1 )
August 11: silva (#2 )
August 11: coopsmama (#3)
August 13: glitter (#2)
August 16: oldpueblojenn (#2 )
August 16: mrsscb (#1)
August 16: T.H.O.U. (#3 )
August 18: pwnstar (#2 )
August 19: stratosphere (#2 )
August 20: jojogirl (#2 )
August 22: shootingstar (#2 )
August 24: agold (#1 )
August 25: LCTBQE (#1 )
August 28: mrskerch (#1 )
August 30: pirouette (#2 )

July 24: Thismustbetheplace (#2) - 20 w, 3 d
July 25: APRILFOOL (#2) - 20 w, 2 d
July 26: Umberto (#1) - 20 w, 1 d
July 28: TeawithPaloma (#2) - 19 w, 6 d
July 30: dcw6411 (#3 ) - 19 w, 4 d
July 30: pregnantbee (#2 ) - 19 w, 4 d
July 31: AANDMKLOVER (#3 ) - 19 w, 3 d
August 1: MrsBeluga (#2) - 19 w, 2 d
August 2: coffeemom (#2) - 19 w, 1 d
August 5: mrsgiraffe (#1) - 18 w, 5 d
August 8: mrschickpea (#1 ) - 18 w, 2 d
August 11: silva (#2 ) - 17 w, 6 d
August 11: coopsmama (#3) - 17 w, 6 d
August 13: glitter (#2) - 17 w, 4 d
August 13: littlepinkhouses (#2) - 17 w, 4 d
August 15: gracey19015 (#1) - 17 w, 2 d
August 16: oldpueblojenn (#2 ) - 17 w, 1 d
August 16: mrsscb (#1 ) - 17 w, 1 d
August 16: T.H.O.U. (#3 ) - 17 w, 1 d
August 18: pwnstar (#2 ) - 16 w, 6 d
August 19: stratosphere (#2 ) - 16 w, 5 d
August 20: jojogirl (#2 ) - 16 w, 6 d
August 22: shootingstar (#2 ) - 16 w, 2 d
August 24: agold (#1 ) - 16 w, 0 d
August 25: LCTBQE (#1 ) - 15 w, 6 d
August 28: mrskerch (#1 ) - 15 w, 3 d
August 29: clairhuxtable (#2) - 15 w, 2 d
August 30: pirouette (#2 ) - 15 w, 1 d

@MrsSCB: Thank you! Phew! Sounds like telling your new boss went well. I'm happy for you and hope that your new boss carries through with any promises made.

@MrsBeluga: OMG, 17 days late??? I understand why they wouldn't want to induce earlier than 2w late, but a 60 hour labor??? Yikes! I certainly hope baby comes more on time this time!

@dcw6411: Hooray, what a beautiful baby! I'm so glad your scan went well today. I'm sorry that you're still bleeding, but that's great news it hasn't gotten any bigger. I love raising a boy!

@dcw6411: What sweet pictures! I'm sorry you still have the bleed but hopefully it resolves soon!

Team Green, Girl, Boy? !! still in disbelief!

First child? Second

If not, tell us about your other children. How old? Girl/Boy? I have a daughter who is a little over 2.

Where do you live? (As specific or general as you'd like) NY

Are you a SAHM, WAHM, WOHM, other? Part-time? Full-time? FT WOHM

Current symptoms: i THINK the fatigue is starting to lighten a bit, and fortunately, not a lot of symptoms at the moment

Current cravings/aversions: still craving salt! buttered popcorn, bagels.

Upcoming appointments: tues is my first anatomy scan!

What are you most looking forward to? consistent movement. I'm totally disappointed that I have an anterior placenta, I'm so impatient for kicks, and so is my husband! I suspect he won't feel anything for a while

Adding one more bonus question: Any fun trips planned for before baby comes? NOPE! but added this question so i can live vicariously

EDD: 7/30

Team Green, Girl, Boy? and also can't believe it!

First child? Nope

If not, tell us about your other children. How old? Girl/Boy? Boy, 3.5 yrs old (4y1mo when baby arrives)

Where do you live? (As specific or general as you'd like): Northern California

Are you a SAHM, WAHM, WOHM, other? Part-time? Full-time?
FT WOHM

Current symptoms: Hip pain! It especially happens when I'm in bed on my back. It was fairly excruciating to be on the table for my anatomy scan yesterday. Gagging when brushing teeth. Tired. Otherwise, good.

Current cravings/aversions: Craving bagels and lox, sweets. Still can't touch salad or raw protein.

Upcoming appointments: 3/25 OB checkup

What are you most looking forward to? Feeling movement. I found out yesterday that I have an anterior placenta. No wonder I still can't feel anything. Hopefully soon.

Any fun trips planned for before baby comes? We have a 3-family trip planned at the end of the month that's not really a babymoon of any kind. We may get to go away for a night in May, but not sure yet.

@MrsSCB: San Diego is great! And Coronado is amazing. Are you staying at the Hotel Del? Even if you aren't, you should grab a brunch or dinner there and walk around the hotel a bit and take some pictures. Its classic. If you or your husband like speakeasys, down town has quite a few within walking distance of each other. (You can get fun mocktails.) I can tell you which ones I like if you are interested. There is a concert venue called Humphrey's By The Bay. Its a little outdoor venue that is literally by the bay. Look it up and see if there's a concert happening that you like! Its so much fun and worth a few hours in the evening. Will you be there during baseball season? The Padres stadium is really fun and nice. And it gets such good shade in most of the seats so you don't have to worry about getting too hot. And if you have a convertible, it might be really fun to drive up the coast a tad and see some of the other beach cities.

EDD: 8/16

Team Green, Girl, Boy? Boy!

First child? Yes

Where do you live? (As specific or general as you'd like) Houston

Are you a SAHM, WAHM, WOHM, other? Part-time? Full-time? Work full time and plan to continue (was actually just talking to HR about maternity leave a few minutes ago, haha)

Current symptoms: Nothing too crazy -- a bit of RLP. I do think I'm finally getting a (tiny) belly, which is fun! Haven't felt movement yet, but I can tell when he's moving by which side of my belly sticks out more. He seems to prefer chilling on the right side so far!

Current cravings/aversions: Give me all the cake!

Upcoming appointments: anatomy scan on 3/29

What are you most looking forward to? Everything! But I really can't wait to see my husband with our son. He is so excited to be a dad, and it makes me so happy.

Any fun trips planned before baby comes? Indianapolis in March to see my husband's extended family, San Diego in April, and going to my cousin's college graduation in May (I'll be doing that one solo). Lots of traveling, hopefully I don't get too exhausted!

@MrsSCB: OH, and I just realized I only talked about food. Can you figure out my first love?? Balboa Park is wonderful. You can visit the zoo if you want, but there are also tons of museums and a beautiful botanical garden/building. It's also fun to go over to La Jolla and eat lunch with a view of the ocean and also visit the sea lions

EDD: 8/22

Team Green, Girl, Boy?
Girl!

First child?
No, I have a 2 year old boy. He'll be 2.75 when the baby arrives.

Where do you live? (As specific or general as you'd like)
NW of Boston

Are you a SAHM, WAHM, WOHM, other? Part-time? Full-time?
I work full time. 1 day will be WAH, the rest are WOH.

Current symptoms:
I still have some lingering nausea when I don't eat, and I feel like I'm growing everywhere!

Current cravings/aversions:
Nothing specific. Occasionally I'll come across a food that will really turn me off though. Like, chicken breasts that are too thick (random, I know).

Upcoming appointments:
Anatomy scan on 4/4

What are you most looking forward to?
I'm so excited for a girl. I love that I'll get to pick out little pink outfits, and girl shoes, and hair bows. I also can't wait for our family to be finished, and to see DS with DD.

Any fun trips planned before baby comes?
We already went to FL and had a mini babymoon (my parents watched DS one night while we stayed in a fancy hotel and got massages). We also have a trip to the Cape planned for June. Usually we go in September but obviously had to move it, so I hope the beaches are warm enough. I love the bay side beaches because they're usually super warm and calm, especially at low tide.

@ShootingStar: Sometimes I wonder if we're the same person! I feel the same way about thick chicken breasts. EW. And I also can't wait to have a girl.

@pregnantbee: Haha! We're living mirror lives

@agold:, @pregnantbee: OMG, so funny that other people don't like too thick chicken breasts! I thought it was only me. And I had to explain to DH that we had to buy more chicken at the store instead of using what was in the freezer because the stuff we had grossed me out, lol.

@ShootingStar: @agold: I think it's funny that we all agree about that. I'm thinking it's a texture thing for me?

And yes, boy then girl in our parallel lives

@agold: that was my most favorite thing about becoming a mom - experiencing parenthood with my husband. There's nothing in the world like it

@mossyslane: Welcome!! give me all the cupcakes too. I actually fought my 2 year old over a literally frozen cupcake last week...I'm not proud of this

@pregnantbee: you look great! almost halfway!!!!!

@agold: I just looked up Noble Experiment -- seems really cool! You have to text them to make a reservation. Very top secret

@pregnantbee: I'm with you on the food! I always make a list of a ton of restaurants before traveling anywhere, haha. Visiting sea lions sounds fun! PS: Love your bump! Halfway I can't believe it.