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Hi again
I've been reading this thread and following along. I have a little boy who will be 2, so this is baby # 2. We are expecting a baby girl this time!
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@smocks: Congrats! We share an EDD!
@pearl: Congrats! Are you feeling better?
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@cait: Hyperemesis is still in full force, but thankfully my OB has figured out a few things that make it more manageable!
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@pearl: Welcome!!
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@Mrs.Pickles: Thanks!
@pearl: Is this Boheme? Welcome back! -
@pearl: Welcome!
Is anyone else feeling baby move? I am sure that's what it is by now--I can feel it regularly, a few times a day at least.
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@angelachase: I'm jealous! I don't think so but I have an anterior placenta.
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@angelachase: I have sworn I have felt something but I'm never sure and then it passes
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July Mamas!
July 1: simplyfelicity
July 2: Mrs. Pickles, Reese, pearl
July 4: dolphin
July 7: qbbride, little bitty house
July 8: turkeylurkey , fuzzypeaches
July 10: travelgirl1
July 11: Candy_nee, sweettooth, Mrsk
July 13: tidybee , sugarbee, cvbee
July 14: Chocoholic, dreamer3311 (twins!), angelachase
July 15: nicole112
July 17: MamaCate , Mama Bird
July 20: Bluemasonjar
July 21: Sarac, Lala
July 24: BlueWolverine
July 25: Mrsvdv
July 28: Spinny, MrsH
July 29: mrsjyw
July 30: Cait, smocks
July 31: ValentineMommy , ginabean3, Colekbl -
@angelachase: sometimes I think I do too! But I'm never sure since it's so light and fleeting.
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@pearl: welcome!
@angelachase: me too! It's been going on for a while, but it's so inconsistent this early! I just went like three days barely feeling movement and was driving myself crazy. So silly
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Welcome new July mamas! My phone won't let me press reply to anyone :s
You guys, I just found out my anatomy scan isn't until FEB 17! A zillion days away! They REFUSE to do it earlier than 20 weeks exactly. I am feeling so dramatic about it! Like hormonal crazy tears dramatic. I'm not sure why because it's not like knowing earlier will change anything lol.
I think maybe that aside from the gender I was so shocked and (honestly, upset?) the first week or so about the pregnancy that I feel like maybe I jinxed it and just want to make sure the baby is okay.
I don't even have a real preference although I must admit that like many of you, part of me will be disappointed if it's another boy because I'm also pretty sure this is the last baby for us and I want a daughter for me! But I would be thrilled for DS because brothers have such a sweet relationship. I love my own brother but I think a sister-brother relationship is just different.
FIVE WHOLE WEEKS GAH
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@fuzzypeaches: I'm sorry, that is disappointing. The first OB I was going to go to didn't do the first ultrasound until 20 weeks!
Yeah, no. Do you have a doppler at home for your own peace of mind?
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Am I the only one actually feeling like the anatomy scan is going to be here so soon?! Mine is still 7 weeks away and I'm already feeling overwhelmed at the idea our second as is so soon! Maybe it's nerves? I'm cherishing this period of not knowing this time around. I feel like everything moves so fast the second half and don't want this pregnancy to fly by as much I wished away the first trimester! Oh the roller coaster of emotions! Hoping for a girl since it's ideal but having a feeling it's a boy which will be amazing too!
Tomorrow morning is our nt scan, fx all is well w baby dos!
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@smocks: Honestly, I'd really like 4, but I'm afraid at my age that may not be in the cards. A third is pretty likely, hopefully.
@simplyfelicity: I feel painfully guilty about it. I haven't slept much since we found out and all these feelings have surfaced. After having the mc, I feel like an awful person for not just being over the moon about being pregnant at all (I'm also still really nervous about another loss too). I think about the other women in the loss group and think of how they would feel - and it kills me to feel disappointed at all. It really does. We are planning on more children regardless, so it's not the end of the road, God willing.
@Reese: @Candy_nee: @angelachase: Thank you for understanding. I really feel awful about having these feelings so strongly and wish to God I could turn them off. If it wasn't clear before, I was adopted. While, I am super close to my family now, growing up I always felt different and quite alone. I do have an older brother (adopted from another family), but I was extremely girly and my mother was/is not. I have just always pictured myself with a little "me" to do all the things together that I felt my mother wasn't "into". I know there are no guarantees that if I had a daughter she would be girly or whatever, but I'd at least like the chance. I dunno, it's probably all in my head. I feel bad for even just typing this out.
@pearl: congrats!
@angelachase: no movement yet, but I'm anxiously awaiting it! I felt DS around 15-16 weeks, so hopefully soon!
@fuzzypeaches: Ugh, that stinks, although mine is March 4th, so I feel your pain! My doc told me not to do the NT scan since we did the cell-free dna, so we haven't seen the baby since something like 7 weeks (when he still looked like a blob). I'm pretty bummed about it.
@mrsjyw: good luck with your scan!!!
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Hi ladies. I am joining SUPER late! I have been following along since day one though. With this being my 4th pregnancy, I was (and still am I suppose) trying to protect myself emotionally as much as possible. This is the first time I've made it out of the first trimester. I am on a daily heparin injection and taking aspirin orally. I just "graduated" from progesterone suppositories yesterday.
We had our NT scan yesterday, and the doc says everything looks great! Our next appointment will be Feb. 9th, where we will hopefully find out the gender
Location:Switzerland
EDD: July 21
How far along: 13 weeks today.
First child? Hopefully!
First doctor appointment: Was going to a fertility clinic, so my first appointment after BFP was at 7 weeks. But we just had our first appointment with our new OBGYN yesterday.
Any symptoms so far? Pretty much felt like crap from 6-10 weeks. Started having some better days, but still feeling nauseas off and on. Feel like I am rounding the corner though. Had some wicked bloating for a while there, had me looking huge! Still dealing with constipation.
Who have you told? We just went public yesterday on FB, so the whole world knows now, lol.
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@TheSwissWifeStyle: lady, I am so, SO happy to see you here.
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@lamariniere: Thank you! And thanks for your kind words on IG
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@pearl: welcome! congrats on a little girl!
@simplyfelicity: belatedly, i like the baseball sign from the last page. we really tried to make LO's room a baby/kid room more than just a baby nursery and it has held up well. We haven't had to change much in the last 3 years!
@mrsjyw: good luck at your scan today! Let us know how it goes!
@TheSwissWifeStyle: welcome! congrats on making it out of the first tri and sending good wishes for a very smooth pregnancy!
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@ValentineMommy: I think it is important to feel and process your feelings now so it does not get in the way of bonding when baby is here. I don't know if this helps or not, but I am dealing with a little disappointment/adjustment to the idea of a boy this time too. When I unpack it, some of it is superficial, like, oh I don't get to see another baby in LO's adorable swimsuit or cute clothes I have been saving, which is easy to get over. However, some of it goes back to my childhood too--i am an older sister to a brother 3 1/2 years younger (about the gap my kids will be) and we were fairly close growing up but not close at all now. I see close sisters and wish I had that, and thought LO would be lucky to have that. I am consciously thinking of the positives of our situation but I am glad to have found out so early so that I have time to mentally adjust and then embrace this pregnancy. (It also doesn't help that I don't like any boy names so far!)
I wonder in your case if this is maybe a time to think about how to be "into" whatever your LOs are into, be it interests you already share or interests you need to cultivate, because it is probably more about the relationship than about the stuff? That is probably a good consideration for all of us.
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On a lighter note, what are you ladies doing for exercise? I have been doing Jillian DVDs in the mornings (only twice last week) but today my back hurts a little after working out yesterday and I am thinking it might be time to switch to something a little calmer. Any ideas?
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@TheSwissWifeStyle: Yay! Congrats and welcome!
@MamaCate: I definitely think the longer time to process, the better, at least for me. I know this is why a lot of people choose to go team green (cause who can feel that way when they're looking at their baby?!?), but for me, I just couldn't do it. I'm so type A. I spent a lot of time this morning looking at pictures of my DS, and honestly, he's just the sweetest thing. It made me a little excited for his little brother! I'm not afraid of not bonding with the baby, I'm more just afraid I'll always have this feeling of being out of place and alone. I honestly think it has more to do with my adoption than anything else. But seriously....look at this face.
I really appreciate you all talking me through this. I know no one likes to talk about this stuff and be a downer.
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@MamaCate: Yoga all the way. I can't do anything else, especially since I still feel sick!
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@TheSwissWifeStyle: OH MY GOODNESS!!! SO happy to see you here and to be a part of this journey with you! I've been thinking of you, and I didn't want to pry. I'm so happy you've been silent for good reason!!! Congratulations! Sending good, growing baby vibes your way and congrats on making it through the first trimester and on being done with progesterone!
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@sweetooth: lol, thank you! I almost told you on your wall so many times, but I was so scared! Glad to be here
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@simplyfelicity: I just found out the gender today - like literally 1 hour ago...so I'm still processing it. But it looks like I'm joining the "moms of two boys" group! #2 is a boy
I will admit to being a tiny bit sad because we are 2 and through and I'll never have tea parties with my own little girl. But I have a great boy name picked out so that's helping as I work through these feelings. I never thought I'd be a mom of 2 boys!
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@sweetooth: Congratulations on your baby boy!!
Just to add - DH is the middle child of 3 brothers and they are all best friends and super close. To the point it's a little aggravating
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@TheSwissWifeStyle: WELCOME! YAY!!!
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@MamaCate: Jillian DVDs!? You are amazing. Does walking out dog count? I used to play hockey a few times a week as my regular work out. Obviously, that's not pregnancy friendly and they tell you not to start anything "new" once you are pregnant. I'm looking into prenatal yoga so I don't turn into a complete blob!
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I'm going to the gym if in lucky 1x a week and riding the bike and a little light weights. Mostly I'm count chasing after a very active toddler as my exercise.
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@pearl: Congratulations
@TheSwissWifeStyle: welcome and congratulations!!We have a lot of July birthdays! How exciting!
I feel like time is flying by especially since I'm 16 weeks this week!! I wish ya'll were around here so we could have pregnant lady fun times -
I am gymming when I can, swimming or elliptical.
Alls well w baby, measuring ahead again but keeping edd at 7/29. I'm 12w Tom, Measured 12w3d today, 168bpm. Normal NT measurement. Heart is so full. It's starting to feel real. The bad thoughts are lessening. I am so grateful for this healthy baby.
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@sweetooth: congrats on baby boy!!
@TheSwissWifeStyle: so happy to have you here. Congrats again!!
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@TheSwissWifeStyle: Yaaay, congratulations!
Welcome to our other new July mamas!
@mrsjyw: What a beautiful baby!
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@mrsjyw: yay! Great update! I can't wait to see my little one tomorrow morning.
So I have been thinking about the nursery and was looking at bedding sets to get ideas. I don't understand why they all come with bumpers if you aren't supposed to use them? Without bumpers a lot of the sets are pretty plain and then I was reading that you can't use skirts after you lower the mattress. So am I just limited to cute crib sheets?
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@Bluemasonjar: I just sort of shoved my crib skirt up under the mattress as I lowered it. For the most part it worked and still looked decent. I've also seen some sheets have cute/different patterns on the side to sort of make up for the lack of bumper. But I agree - quit making cute bumpers if they're a no no!!
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@Candy_nee: @Bluemasonjar:
I just shoved the crib skirt under the matress tooSome custom sellers will do a teething rail for you instead of a bumper (usually cheaper) which are really awesome when baby becomes a beaver.. I didn't have one for my son and our crib has teeth marks all over it
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@Candy_nee: Thanks! Shoving it into the mattress makes a lot of sense.
@Mrs. Pickles: "when baby becomes a beaver" lol I was looking at crib rails too, they seem like a good alternative.
I thought it would be fun to start looking at options and getting ideas for the nursery but then I started reading all the do's/don'ts and it got a little overwhelming. I am going to drive myself crazy researching everything
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@travelgirl1:
@Bluemasonjar: yay good luck tom!! scan time is so fun!we bought a set that of course had a bumper for DS, never once used the bumper! and we took the crib skirt off once we lowered! such a waste! this time, i'll only be buying cute crib sheets and decorating other parts of the nursery!
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@smocks: congrats and welcome
I've been reading this thread and following along. I have a little boy who will be 2, so this is baby # 2. We are expecting a baby girl this time!
July Mamas! 
Yeah, no. Do you have a doppler at home for your own peace of mind?
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