Time for a new thread ladies. Old thread is here.

Please note that this BG is for those who are pg with #1.

GOOOOLD! WOOHOO

Lala- HOW AWESOMEA BABY GIRL!!! SO SO SO HAPPY FOR YOU. There are so many cute clothes out there forgirls! HOW CUTE! By the way were you happy with your haircut? I was super happywith mine and now I'm just going to let it grow out nicely and then get another just before bug comes...

Marylou- I'mgonna go and play with the urbo next weekend. I have a feeling I'm going tolike it. Do you know if you can get it in any other colours besides black? Ibet that was bub that you felt. I wasexactly like you- thought I felt something and I got so excited but then didntfeel it for a while, but I know it was movement- mothers intuituion . Hope thetime flies for you so that you can see your DH soon

loulla- you knowwhats funny I am actually not feeling my tummy growing I am just taking comfortfrom other people telling me it is growing! But I think I'm overanalysing it! How is your sore throat? Your doctorsounds very thorough and that is so reassuring. Blue mountains soundslovely! Hope its cold so that you canrelax in front of an open fire with a glass of non-alcoholic wine!

Little lion- woohoooofor the spew! Such funny things we cheerabout! Hope your cold has passed. I usedto get waves of nausea and then I figured out it was how my body reacted towhen I was hungry. I went for a scanwith my ob in between my dating and NT scan- I needed that reassurance, I wentat 10 weeks. I think you should bookyour NT soon in case your scan place gets booked out easily

Liltuss- I havehad a bit of restless leg too- my ob recommended caltrate. Oooooh how was thepregnancy massage? Where did you go? Lullaby CD- what a great idea! As I'm not really a great singer

Fairey- Thanksfor the tip for pram warehouse- I'm going to check it out online. LOL to yourDH's reaction to your cramps! I havedone that as well and forced my DH up to rub my leg for me! haha Yeah I am notgoing for the 3D scan pics. Instead I'mgoing to do pregnancy shots with my DH (with our wedding photographer) and thenmy DH will do the most of the newborn shots because he is a photographerhimself

AFM I am prettysure i have been feeling little wriggles inside of me! Nothing that obvious that DH can feel it but Icant wait for him to finally be able to feel it. Its now 4 days till my morphscan, its gone kinda fast and I know I'm going to be super nervous onthursday. DH and I (well mainly me) havedecided not to find out the sex. Want tokeep it as a surprise and something to look forward to at the end. DH has his cricket grand final this weekendand then its a break for a while so we can finally do some proper baby stuff onthe weekend and start getting organised. Also after my morph scan I'm going to buy the cot, change table and pramand also get fitted for a proper maternity bra (havent done that yet)

Also- dopplered it up on Friday and was successful!!YAY! Bug’s heartbeat was at 151 bpm

Hope youre all having a lovely weekend!

Silver....

Hi ladies. After a MMC in December, I finally received our BFP on friday
I'm super happy & nervous...

I've been stalking you ladies since superfruity & little lion left our TTC group.

So I'm literally 4+2 today... I am SUPER fatigued all the time. That's how DH new we were UTD. I keep prodding my boobs to see if they are tender - not yet... They are "fuller" though...

I have made an appt with my OB - she is seeing me at 8 weeks! Seems so far away... This time around when did you first see your OB?

I want to see my GP too, to get blood tests. Did you girls get 2 to see hcg levels?

Sorry for all the Q's! I look forward to being around the next 9 months and getting to know you all.

Xxx

Pregnant with Number 1...
... After Miscarriage

~ July ~

Loula
EDD - 24th July
Gender -
Location - Canberra

mojo11
EDD - 27th July
Gender - Leaving it a surprise
Location - Victoria

~ August ~

Lou87
EDD - 3rd August (hopefully!!)
Gender - and
Location -

Liltuss
EDD - 14th August
Gender -
Location -

lalalollipop
EDD - 16th August
Gender -
Location - Sydney

JLove
EDD - 21st August
Gender - Leaving it a surprise
Location - Sydney

Fairey
EDD - 23rd August
Gender - Leaving it a surprise
Location - Riverland, SA

MaryLou88MaryLou
EDD - 28th August
Gender -
Location - Sydney

~ September ~

TheNewMrsS
EDD - 24th September
Gender - and
Location - Brisbane

~ October ~

superfruity
EDD - 20th October
Gender - check back on May 30th!
Location - Sydney

~ November ~

Little Lion

EDD - 5th November
Gender -
Location - Brisbane

Des_Hen
EDD - 26th November
Gender -
Location - Adelaide

~ December ~

Olivebaby
EDD - 6th December
Gender -
Location - Sydney

Hooloovoo
EDD - 13th December
Gender - Leaving it a surprise
Location - Perth

-Pz-
EDD - 15th December (will likely go early - it's twins!!)
Gender -
Location - Melbourne

sonmat6
EDD - 18th December
Gender -
Location - Sydney

porkchop's mama
EDD - 25th December
Gender -
Location -

Our Beautiful Babies

dizzy-anne ~ 12th April 2012 ~ Lara Elizabeth

Lala - WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!! Congrats !!!!!!

Liltuss - Nawww that is so so sweet of your mum !!!! Hopefully your smoothies will fix those restless legs !!!

Fairey - Ohhhhh pram warehouse at ballarat I had no idea lol that is only an hour from me !!! I drove all the way to Melbourne which is over 2 hrs each way lol... SOOOOOO how was it ??? What prams did you like ??? Oh no I hate the night cramps have you gotten any magnesium ??

Loulla - Will pop a pram report in my AFM section for you ;P

Little Lion - Hope you are feeling better xx I booked in for my NT after I got the all clear at my 8 week scan..

Jlove - YAY for feeling wriggles, that is how mine started to begin with !!! YAY for finding heartbeat I love the doppler !!

Des_Hen - Hi and welcome to the group !!! Yes I was HcG tested weekly and was told the levels as well as given print outs.. I did not see OB (public) but saw my Dr weekly from week 4 - 8 then was handed over to the hospital/midwifes. Sending you super sticky vibes !!!

AFM - Okay my personal pram reviews lol

My favourites -

Bugaboo - Donkey (I adored this pram but well out of my budget)
Bugaboo Bee - LOVE this pram - PRO - Light easy to move, small,has proper suspension, good sized basket. easy to fold up and open, looks good.. CON - Sun shade could be bigger and feels a little flimsy
Mamas & Papas Urbo - Also love this pram - PRO - Joints are all welded and metal, looks good, basket is good size, material feels great, has awesomely large sunshade.. Could see no cons with this however have read many reviews saying that the wheels freeze up.. Also I think the bee is cuter lol

Both the above are reversable

Bebe Reversable - This was my intial fav but once I saw it IT IS huge !!!! If you are after a pram around the size of the striders than this is awesome but far to big for me.. Looks good, massive storage space underneath.. Seat converts to bassinett..
Strider - Once again to large for me but has great wheels could be used for off road as well as onroad
City Jogger/Elite - Small, compact easy to handle but is not reversable also very very light you are not suppose to put any extra weight on handle etc, can tip pram they said.
Phil & Teds - On par with the City Elite.

Okay so just my opions and feedback from the shop..

So I have now narrowed it down to the Urbo or Bee still undecided but lol

Hi Ladies,

I've been MIA. I've missed heaps, and don't have time for personals, but will try at some stage in the future to catch up on personals. I have been reading though.

CONGRATULATIONS LALA! How exciting having a girl. Have you started to toss around names yet?

Welcome Des-Hen

Just thought I would update quickly. I had my NT Scan last Thursday. It went well and they can see everything they would hope to see at that stage Technically I was 12w6d, but T1 was measuring 13w1d and T2 was measuring 13w3d. My OB has now brought my EDD forward 3 days to 24 September because of that. He said main reason is if heaven forbid he needs to do something at 24-26 weeks etc, 3 days makes a lot of difference. My twins are Mono-Chorionic Di-Amniotic which means they are sharing a placenta which means C-section. At least I have months to fully get my head around it, but I'm not too worried as long as I get healthy babies at the end.

My next U/S is at 16w and then at 19w and then apparently they'll be fortnightly after that, due to risk of TTTS and IUGR they like to keep a close eye on things apparently!

Glad to hear everyone seems to be well.

My nausea is at it's all time worst so far hence the reason I haven't been around in a while. I'm finding it quite debilitating. I only have actually vomited about every 3rd day or so though.

That's all from me for now. Be back in the next few days to try and catch up

Mrs S, you poor thing. I hope your nausea eases up soon. But you mst be pleased with that NT result.


Des hen welcome! I know the early days are full of anxiety. My GP knew nothing about doing two hcgs (he had heard of it but didn't know what to do with any results) so referred me to my Ob early. Ob ordered the two hcg tests 48 hours apart (4.5 weeks), and did scans at 5.5 and 7 weeks. He understands my need for reassurance.


Mojo I love bugaboo bee too! It seems much more convenient than the more popular chameleon.


Ooh Jlove not long now until your morph scan! I bet you are nervous yet excited.


As for me: I booked in for another scan (purely for reassurance, plus Ob tells me the blob will look better on-screen then) for 9.5 weeks, day before good Friday.

Little Lion, yes many names do get wrecked from teaching! I always loved Grace but now I just cant use it

Hmmmmm reassurance scans, well I was the queen of them I didnt realise though that if you go to a place that doesnt bulk bill and you have more than 2 (excluding NT scan and morph scan) that you have to pay in full as medicare only rebates you for two that arent for anything official iykwim. So I paid like $190 outright for one but the reassurance was worth it. I think I booked my NT scan in once I got the paper work just so I had a date to look forward to. Good to hear you have one booked in before the NT scan.

Sounds like you've got true MS now. it's so gross right, the last thing you feel like is food but you know you'll feel worse if you dont eat. Those cheeky little bumbas making our bodies all different!



Jlove, awwwwww little bubby wriggles and yes I reckon not finding out about the gender would make it so exciting at the birth finding out! Nice you found baby's heartbeat. Will be for news on your morph scan, so soon yay.


A big welcome Des Hen, and congratulations!!! We were seeing an FS and had hCg /P4 monitored but then after you see the heartbeat she said it wasnt necessary to track it anymore. I didnt find a good, official Dr who cared about antenatal care until 14wk, and then had my first midwife app at the hospital at 21wk. My FS looked after me up to before 12wk.


Ooooh thanks for the pram reviews Mojo You can be appointed as our baby products research guru Im going to copy and paste your favourites into our baby list.



Mrs S that is truly wonderful news about your NT scan considering the risks of sharing a placenta etc it looks like both babies are growing well. I have all my fingers and toes crossed that they keep growing well and into the post-premmie weeks. Your MS sounds revolting lol! I'll send you non-nausea thoughts and hope it passes sooner than later.



AFM still recovering from the cold have an annoying cough and sniffles now. Didnt really feel baby wriggle for a couple of days and then he has made up for it today I cant believe I have a half DH, half me growing inside - it really is too astounding to contemplate properly

Hullo chickies,

Des Hen - the fatigue is a good sign. I had sore boobs around about 6ish weeks and it was all over by 8 weeks. Though my M/S didn't crank up until between 8 and 9 weeks. I didn't have the hcg testing (live in a small country town). I had a blood test done when I first went to the doc for confirmation, then didn't have a repeat at all. I was booked in for a dating scan at 8 weeks (purely for reassurance). As far as an OB is concerned, whoever the ob is on call the day I go for labour, is the OB that will deliver my baby. So I see whoever is on at the hospital each time I go for my checkups. Not really very helpful there!
Feel free to dump on us all of your stresses and fears during the first tri... we've all been there and we all know exactly how you feel Again a big congruatluations on your BFP!

Mojo - spectacular list you have there! I personally just do not like the Bee - but I'm for baby shopping so if it's your fave then I say go for it!!
Sorry that I've only just brought up Pram Warehouse - have you checked out the website yet?

Little Lion - Yay on booking another scan! I'm so in love with scans... love seeing our little bubba! (I really want one right now!! My next one is still weeks away!)

Mrs S - You poor thing. I hope your m/s eases up soon. It's horried, isn't it?
That's quite a good scan result. Bubs are so far healthy and growing well. And it sounds like your OB has a good care plan in place for you.

JLove - Yay to finding a heartbeat! Love that little thumping sound. It's the only real proof I have at the moment! (So boring... no movement, no close scans, no sickness any more... gah!)
Score on hubby being a photographer... you'll have the most amazing baby photos!!

Loulla - I love the name Grace I've taught one... she was a pleasure. So the name is still on the list!

AFM - I want some ice cream...

Fairey, Loulla, little lion, TheNewMrsS!!!!

I am so excited for each of you.

It seemed so long ago, didn't it, all that time after the MCs.

Anwyway, I know I'm not meant to be here .... yet but I just wanted to touch base and wish all the very, very best.

I've just started my first cycle of IVF and I know there are no guarantees but wouldn;t it be lovely if I could be here with you ladies this cycle?

PCM xxx

Hi ladies, Sorry that I've also been MIA a bit lately! Our internet connection's still sketchy and I'm really nervous about the morph scan tomorrow so I've been weird and quiet and keeping to myself a bit!

I have lots to catch up on but will have to keep it pretty brief for now thanks to work...

JLove - Hooray for little wriggles! It's pretty amazing. I'm also waiting for the movement to get strong enough for DH to feel, but that won't be for a fair few weeks yet. You have so much control not finding out the sex! But I'll be thinking of you for your morph scan - I'm sure you'll get an amazing result! I'm not buying any big things until after the morph scan either, but this is me who doesn't ever buy anything decent until 'after the next scan'!

Des_Hen - Welcome, and congratulations! The first tri-mester is hard, but we're all here for you The fatigue is just starting to creep back for me now, and I remember what it was like in the first 12 weeks - I think it's a good sign though! I only had one set of bloods with the GP, and was never given any results (no doubt with the HCG results they should have suspected twins then, but it was never mentioned!) and my first OB visit was at 9 weeks, so 8 weeks for you sounds perfect! I hope the time goes quickly for you, and you get to see that amazing little flicker on the ultrasound screen that we all love!

Mojo - Love the pram list! I too love the Donkey, just not it's name, haha!! It seems to be the only one where you can have twin newborns both facing you, and it's something I would really like. It's a delight to steer too, even though it's wide. I love that it spins on the spot for tight corners! And thanks SO MUCH for that link - if we were to buy the Donkey twin from there it would save us $650 from buying in Oz! Craziness. I'm thinking of spending less on the cots, and more on the pram, but am still making decisions. It's so tricky! I hope you find one that you love! (I thought I was going to love the City Elite, or whatever it's called, but hated it! I found it horrid and heavy to steer, even when it was empty! Maybe I'm just the wrong height for it though! I know 3 people who have it - 2 loathe it and 1 raves about it, so it's all just what works for you personally I guess!)

MrsS - I was hoping I'd find an update from you! Mono-Di - woohoo!!! So they have themselves that sneaky little membrane = FANTASTIC news. I haven't been told it's a definite C-section with the shared placenta, but that it is very likely, not to mention that there's every chance of one being breach, etc, etc. I guess you will be monitored closely for Twin-to-Twin too? That's making me SO nervous. Has there been any talk with you yet about steroids to get their little lungs nice and strong in the event that they are quite early? There's so much to get your head around! I'm with you though - just want some healthy babies at the end!! (I'm still so glad yours are mono-di too though!!! That is just plain brilliant.)
And yes, the nausea is hideous. I wish I could make it go away for you! Mine didn't until 17 weeks, not that you want to hear that! I kept some dry cereal with me at all times, just to have a tiny bit when I started feeling horrid, which sometimes helped. I must admit that I tried every remedy that was suggested though, and very few worked. Zofran, on the other hand, worked just fine! I didn't want to take too many meds, but that was my saviour if I was out or at work, though I didn't start taking it until about 15 weeks I think? And then promptly wished I'd taken it much sooner!

Lala - a GIRL!!! Congratualtions my dear. You sound so happy I love reading happy news!

Little Lion - Glad to hear you're getting that extra scan. There's nothing wrong with a bit more reassurance. Was it you who mentioned the crazy train-sized bright orange pram? That's the ABC Zoom, which I thought I'd LOVE when I was researching it (in a different colour of course) but I cracked up laughing when I saw it in person! I couldn't even see over the back seat to see where the front of the pram was. No wonder it's bright orange - it's a hazard! Plus, all the joints/mechanisms are garbage - thin little plastic bits that were breaking off onto the floor as it was being demo'd to us. I knew one lady at the store - she said they'd sold one in the 8 months they'd had it, and it was returned 2 weeks later falling to bits.

Loulla - I'm keeping you company with the sniffles! I think I've had them the whole time - pretty annoying!! Hope yours are clearing up by now. I love what you said about your little half DH/half you growing inside you - so true!

Fairey - Did you get the ice cream?! I've heard good things about Pram Warehouse too. There's one about an hour's drive away from me so I'll check it out when I'm closer to it one day. But it's great they sell online too! I also spent a stupid amount of time in the one and only Baby Bunting store in Qld too over the weekend - but they're online as well! I hope the night cramps don't keep bothering you. I haven't had any yet but I'm sure they're not too far away. I get them all the time in winter anyway, let along when we will be mixing winter AND pregnant soon!!

AFM - I'm getting SO sore and achey of an evening, right down the sides of my belly. I try not to focus on it but it's pretty bad! I'm going to book a midwife appointment to see if they have any remedies for me! Still, I don't want to complain because that must mean they're growing - my belly certainly is!
I had a major meltdown the night before DH went away this time. He's been there for every other scan and appt and the morph scan tomorrow is the first one he'll miss. I always get SO nervous beforehand, to the point of feeling ill, since we always meet there coming from different directions (and I'm always stupid-early), but when he comes round the corner it all feels better. So, as some of you suggested, I'm taking my mum with me tomorrow. Initially I wasn't going to, because I'd hate for her to be there and have to share the experience if there's any bad news (ie - signs of TTTS starting up), but then I decided I'd better suck it up and kick my doom-and-gloom stupid brain to the curb and just accept that chances are, it'll be GOOD news, and that would be amazing for her to share! I mean, the last (and only) ultrasound she would have seen was with me over 28 years ago now, and she only had one, so imagine what it will be like for her to see today's ultrasounds!! Plus, part of it will be a 3D scan which will be INTERESTING. Am hoping they don't look too much like freaky little alien babies!! And there'll be a DVD to show DH. He really wants to be there - I feel bad for him! (My meltdown probably didn't help at all either - ooops!) I'll be sure to let you know how it goes though. I'm going to be a basket case at work in the morning, so they'd better not be difficult with me!

PCM! Just in case you see this:

Congrats on starting your first IVF cycle!! I'll be thinking of you and sending the absolute best vibes your way!

Thanks for the warm welcome ladies.

mojo - sounds like you had fun pram shopping.
Your GP was good to see you weekly. did you get scans weekly? bloods? or just a "check up"?

MrsS - i hope your nausea gets better.

Little lion - hello!! glad your GP was understanding and referred you early. what did the scans show at 5.5 & 7w?

Loulla - thanks. is p4 progesterone? I hope your cold feels better.

fairey - thank you. i am definitely fatigued. flaked out by 8:30 - 9:00pm every night.... my boobs are full, but not 'sore' yet. although, they just got sensitive last time.
i have to wait 8 weeks too it seems = torture!

lou87 - thank you. i hope the time goes quickly too. what did your GP test in your bloods? hcg? vitamin levels?
i'm sure your scan will be perfect and your mum will feel so honoured that you have included her

AFM: i feel so happy & nervous every minute - nerppy! haha
I had a freak out today in the toilet, thought i saw spots in my undies, only to realise it was the pattern :-/
HELP! haha.
I'm starting to swallow alot, with a lot of access saliva! i hope this is a sign of m/s... i know that sounds weird, but it will give me some comfort knowing things are progressing.

Last time i had a scan at 10w, but bub stopped growing at 8w.

i am so anxious about waiting until 8w this time with OB. Should i get a referral from GP for a scan at 7 weeks?
She is waiting till 8w, as she said it can sometimes be too early to see a HB before then, and only stresses new mums.
Same as hcg results, can put undue stress on mum if results aren't that positive.
Rational thought? how dare she!
Trusting my body again is hard.
I read this mantra on someones sig, and i have adopted it "my body knows how to nuture & grow a healthy baby".

I will be repeating this every minute until i see that HB!

XXX

Hello PCM. I was thinking about you last week. Was going to contact you but I didn't want to be one of those smug fertile women we dislike. It would be lovely to have you join us here, I hope you can very soon!


Lou you made me laugh out loud with the abc pram comments! Yes that was me. I haven't seen a bugaboo donkey yet but I'm sure they are way better than the long orange train (wreck)! I like baby bunting too, it is worth heading to the gold coast for. On the weekend DH and I went to a pram warehouse for the first time. Well it is certainly warehousey, it felt dark and depressing to me. But after about 10 minutes there we had to leave because I was hit by nausea. We went to the stafford store so maybe next time I will visit another one to see if the store ambience is better.


I'm home sick today. The cold continues and spewing this morning sealed my decision to stay home. Just booked my NT scan, woot! I will be 12 weeks 4 days. The centre didn't have many appointments left so I'm glad I called now, thanks for the push, girls.

Edited to add: des hen we must have posted at the same time. I love the term nerppy! At 5.5 wks we saw a sac of the correct size in the right place, at 7 weeks we saw and heard the 153 beats per minute heartbeat. and you made me laugh getting worried about the 'spots' in your undies! I know we are all as nerppy as each other.

little lion - not at all. I don't think any of us could be capable of 'smug' after all that we've been through.

Lou87 - thank you for the kind wishes too.

It gave me hope and happiness today to find you all here, safe and well.

PCM xxx

Hello Ladies,

WELCOME DES HEN! Congratulations on the BFP – well done!! As all the other ladies all ready said the first trimester is tough but we will all be here to support you! I also had HCG tests done and they reassured me a lot (at least for a day or two hehe) and then also had an early ultrasound but that was due to spotting – I went to the emergency department at the RNSH that was when I was almost 7 weeks and we saw a little HB. After that I had two more scans before the NT just for my peace of mind. And yes I did have to pay for them in full and they were not covered by either private health insurance or medicare. Your fatigue sounds very promising and your increased saliva too! Keep up your positive mantra! Just lovely!

Jlove – Regarding your question on the urbo. Some shops also sell it in a slat and red colour which is a little more exciting than the black. I bought it at a baby kingdom sale and they only did the special price when buying it in black so I ended up with the black one but I do like it. The silver frame lightens it up a little too. Amazing that your DH is a photographer – you will have incredible baby photos. Little wriggly movements – CUTE! Your morph scan is not too far now – I hope you are not too nervous but obviously understandable if you are. I think we are all a little nervous when it comes to the morph scan. I am looking forward to hearing some great news from you Thursday. I will be thinking of you and crossing my fingers that everything is just perfect with your little bub! Good on you for not finding out the sex – I wish I could be that patient

Lala – a baby girl!! SO BEAUTIFUL! WELL DONE! I am so very happy for you!

Mojo – great pram report Will be interesting to hear which one you will buy at the end and for what reasons.

TheNewMrsS – Amazing news on your NT scan! Time seems to be flying by – YAY you have reached the second trimester and your babies are looking perfectly healthy! That is just so wonderful to hear. Well done! You must be over the moon and sooo incredibly happy! Not so great to hear that your nausea is so bad – I hope it will get better for you soon now that you are in the second trimester. Go away sickness! I am looking forward to hearing more from you when you are feeling better and when you have time.

Little Lion – great idea with booking in another scan! It really helped me to relax a little. And it is just so great to see the little bean. Enjoy! You poor thing – you don’t sound very well. Now also a cold ... Not nice. Well done on booking your NT appointment. Now you have a date to look forward to.

Loulla – The name Grace is so nice. Shame that you have negative associations with it. GGRRR to the cold – GO AWAY and leave our Loulla alone! I agree with you – it is just a miracle thinking that we all have a human being growing inside us. Just amazing! The moment we meet them will be so incredible.

Fairey – I hope you will be able to feel movement very very soon! Which ice cream did you go for YUM YUM!!

Lou – Morph scan tomorrow. Time really has just been flying by. I wish you all the best for tomorrow! I will be thinking of you and sending lots of healthy baby vibes. I think it is great that you are taking your mum. It will be nice for you to have someone with you and not be all alone and it will be wonderful and special for your mum to share the experience. She will never forget that. And after the scan you might even want to go on a shopping tour with your mum and by the donkey The pain you are having – do you think it is ligament pain? I hope you DH is home soon and will be able to share all up coming appointments and scans with you. I will be looking out for your tomorrow.

AFM – Last week of DH being away. Counting the hours...not long now. 3 more sleeps I have been struggeling to sleep this week and have had ligament pain on my right and side in the back where my hip is so I am looking forward to my Yoga class tonight which will hopefully help me stretch out and feel better and to get a nice deep sleep. I found a great product which I thought I would share with you – the PUJ tub. Because we have a small apartment I have been thinking “where will we bath the baby” because we don’t have a bath tub and those plastic tubs that you can buy are huge and that’s when I found a product from the US called puj tub. Here is the website http://pujbaby.com There are a few Australian websites you can order it from and mine arrived yesterday. I love it – it is nice and soft, easy to fold up and to store and fits just perfectly into our kitchen sink. I think that is all from me 7 days to go till my morph scan...

Just quickly...

Ice cream was great I had vanilla with a spoon of nutella on it (hey - whatever works!)

PCM - I think of you often, my love. I hope IVF is successful for you and that you are in here with us very soon xx

Lou - I'm glad that you're taking your mum. It's going to be beautiful to share the scan with her if you can't share it with your hubby. Enjoy your bubba!! xx

MaryLou - Thanks I hope I feel movement too (I keep asking the baby to kick harder and to flutter me.... but so far it doesn't seem to listen ) And yes - my husband thinks I'm completely insane!

Forgot to say...

Des - laughed at your story about your undies!
If you do have some spots though (I only say this because I'm nearly 19 weeks and have a spot and or small clot every 1-2 weeks) don't stress too much straight away.
Spots = okay
Cramps = okay
Spots & Cramps (at the same time) = not okay

Fingers crossed you'll be nothing like me and see nothing sinster at all for the next 8ish months!!

You ladies !! impossible to keep up with so I'll make it quick.

Des, welcome, fabulous group here !

Porkchops, hi hun, all the very best, ditto to what Fairey said about you joining us here.

Lou, I am also up for morph scan tomorrow, I'll pop back in to check on you & let you know how we get on.

hugs & hi to all.....

Hi lovelies

Liltuss - big hugs and positive vibes to you today... can't wait to hear your good news The restless legs sounds un-fun... did the massage help? The lullaby CD sounds beautiful, and so wonderful to have that from your mum.

Fairey - thanks for the MCN definition! Not you too with the leg issues (but lol on DH's comments ). I hear magnesium is great, my best friend had that during pregnancy on the recommendation of her naturopath, and she said not only did it help with cramps but it also helped curb sugar cravings!

Loulla - how great DH is a good photographer, you'll get so many lovely pg and baby pics. Your cocoa malt drink sounds YUM!

Little lion - sorry to hear you're sick. I've heard colds are common during pregnancy because the immune system shuts down so your body doesn't see the baby as a foreign object. My doc got me to have a flu shot this morning, apparently it's free and recommended for pg ladies. Good on you for having the reassurance scan, the more views of bub the better I say! I will be thinking of you

Jlove - haircut was ok, I don't love it because she didn't really do what I asked, but it's ok... besides, my hair is growing like crazy so it won't take long to grow back to normal anyways! Yay to wriggling, and not long til your morph scan - woo hoo! Glad the doppler worked.

Des - welcome, and sorry for what you've been through but so glad you're here with us and pregnant! We all know what it's like, and this group is a brilliant support (and we all know how tough and anxious the first tri is after MC) - so feel free to vent any and all anxieties and be swamped with reassurance x

MaryLou - glad DH is coming home Love, love, love the puj tub! We have the same situation, I think I'll get one too. How gorgeous is the little baby model in the bathtub, can't believe we'll all have one (or two, in the case of Lou and MrsS!) of our own in a few months

Mojo - you really are the pram guru. Maybe you should start up your own baby product review website!

MrsS - Congrats on the brilliant NT scan - great news!!! Sounds like the twins are doing great. Yep, we've had a girl's name for years now, and we both still love it. Will keep some boys names in mind, though, just in case. Boo to vomiting - it does seem twins make you sicker for longer! Hope you feel better soon - I remember thinking after the NT scan - ok, we've hit the second trimester, and that previously reassurring MS is no longer required, so bugger off!

Loulla - I bet you have heard some cracker names being a teacher. A friend of a friend of mine is a teacher and in her class she has a Beyonce and a Kanye!! (Sorry if anyone was thinking of naming their kid either of those names ). Yay for wriggles, and boo to sniffles...

Lou - thinking of you today, and waiting for your good news too . I get that aching at the sides, probably just growing pains/ligaments etc? I'm glad your mum can go with you - imagine how special it will be for her. And US has changed so much since we were in utero, she will be blown away. Sending you all the best vibes for a perfect scan.

PCM - hi, and hope you can join us soon. Our baby is IVF, so if you have any questions or want to chat please do! It was third time lucky for us... and yes, it's quite a journey and can be tough, but is a billion percent worth it to be nearly 20 weeks along and all going fine! Good luck (and by the way, the injections are a breeze - I was terrified but in the end bizarrely enjoyed doing the injections - it made me feel like I was making it all happen!)

Hi everyone else!

AFM - so as I said in my last quick post, scan went great! All the bits in all the right places, and appear to be working well. They couldn't get great pics of the heart - from what they can see it looks fine - but I have to go back in 4 weeks for another scan (yay, more BabyGirlTV!) to get clearer pics and do the 3D ones as she wasn't in a great position to see much with those. Only concern at this stage is the placenta now looks to be low-lying, so if it doesn't shift up a bit I won't be accepted at the Birth Centre any more and will have to transfer to the Labour Ward antenatal clinic, which is a bummer but in the long run I don't care, seeing it's all about what's best for the baby!

So little girl's doing great. Well, they said they only ever can say 80% certainty that it's a girl (boys are easier to pic, for obvious reasons!) so we may be suprised at the birth anyway! I don't mind either way, but it's nice to be able to call bubs 'she' instead of 'it' We had been calling it Peanut, but since the scan she's now referred to as Baby Girl. DH is is beside himself, she's got him wrapped around her finger before she's even out in the world. So sweet. He's already getting protective - jokingly said the other day he'll have to shop for a shotgun for when she starts dating, to scare bad boys away lol.

Have a great day girls
xxx

Lala it is good to hear details of your scan. I'm sure the next one will go well too. That's interesting about them being only 80 per cent certain a girl is a girl. I'd never thought of it before but it makes sense.


Speaking of scans, I am for Lou and Liltuss's scan results.


Marylou that tub is cool. We have a bathtub but I don't imagine it'd be comfortable leaning on the hard floor to bath the baby. So I might look into that puj tub. Funnily enough our sunroom (currently used as the office) must have been a nursery previously, because it has a sink with hot and cold water! So that's pretty nifty.


I'm still off work, my cold is a bit worse. My Ob is so cool, I called him this morning and he did a consultation over the phone, and DH is now picking up an antibiotics script and sick note from his office. I can't fault his service, I paid him nothing for that today.

Welcome Des_Hen! And congratulations! I hope we can give you the support you need and wishing you all the best for a sucessful pregnancy. I first saw my ob at 8 weeks, he saw me a bit earlier than usual as he was the same ob that dealt with my m/c. I got the usual blood test from my gp to confirm my pregnancy but didnt get any blood tests after that. Your freak outs sound completely normal and I know we all had something similar so you are not alone! I think you should wait for your 8 week scan as you dont want to be stressed out if they cant find the heartbeat at 7 weeks....the baby feels your stress so keep repeating that mantra!

Mojo- thanks for the pram reviews! I'm gonna go play with the urbo this weekend and may check out the bugaboo bee and donkey as well

Mrs S- So happy for you that your NT went well! and what a relief there is a membrane! Sorry to hear aout your nausea, if you are not vomiting is it just a feeling of nausea that you are getting that is debilitating you? Have you tried different rememdies such as eating something sour, ice pack? I didnt get that much nausea but I know some of the other ladies on here did and they should be able to give you good tips

Little lion- glad you booked in an in between scan, will definitely help to keep you sane while waiting for the NT! Hope you are feeling better

Loulla- I have had the same thought! I just cant believe that there is something alive growing inside me and me and my DH made it!

Lou- How was the morph scan with your mum? I loved taking my mum because the look on her face when she saw bug on the screen was just priceless and one I will never forget. How was the 3D scan. Cant wait to hear all about it

Marylou- How was the yoga- did it help to ease your muscle pains? I missed my class last week because I had to work late but I am going again tonite- woohoo! The puj tub looks so cool! Sure beats just bathing the bub in the kitchen sink! haha

Liltuss- Update on the scan please!

lala- that is so sweet that your DH is getting all protective and is in love with her already! so so sweet, brought a tear to my eye...bloody hormones! ps. hope your placenta shifts

AFM not really much happening, still get some wriggles every now and then from bug but not enough for DH to feel yet. Havent used the doppler since sat and might give it a whirl tonite, even though my morph scan is tomorrow! My thinking is that if I dont get a heart beat with the doppler tonite then at least I will be a bit more prepared at the scan tomorrow- negative thought I know!! Had a lovely relaxing bath on the weekend and it made me feel so light- I was like "bug are you really in there because I cant feel you!" Oh and DH and I have booked a quick getaway bugmoon for the easter long weekend- we are going to the posh CHateu Elan at the Hunter Valley- literally CANT WAIT!! I've got a few spa treatments lined up- its the mother to be package. I thought since I cant drink I may as well spend up big at the spa! haha

Have a great day ladies! And wish me luck for tomorrow

Hi everyone
This is gonna be a me post, hope that's alright.

So we had our morph scan this morning, I was excited but still nervous as I'm sure everyone is !

Thrilled to say everything is going well, sono was able to get a decent look at the heart, head, all the vital organs, limbs etc etc. Placenta is anterior, think I mentioned that earlier and all else as it should be. We have a very slight adjustment to the EDD from August 14 to August 10, don't think it makes any difference really. But we have ten little fingers, ten little toes and one little ...... willy !! So yes ...

It's a boy !

Oh dear, I am getting teary typing this in the office so I need to sign off ....

But DH & I and grandparents and sisters/brothers are all over the moon.

Liltuss, that's brilliant!!! Congratulations on your healthy baby boy. Now I'm getting teary!

Stalking for Lou's results

Jlove - good vibes for tomorrow!!! Everything will be fine, I can feel it

I love how the good news just keeps on rolling in xx

Yay for you, Liltuss! A boy is brilliant!


The holiday sounds great Jlove. Lucky thing.

Hello Ladies,

Liltuss � A healthy baby boy!! YYYYAAAYYY!! SOOOO EXCITING! Congratulations YAY! You made me laugh so much when you wrote � But we have ten little fingers, ten little toes and one little ...... willy !!� hahah too funny!!

Fairey � Ice cream with nutella YYYUUUMMM!! I love nutella � must be because I am German I think all our husbands think we are a little insane the way we dance around, talk to our bellies and have hormonal break downs heheheh

Lala � With your hair growing like crazy. Is that only since you are pregnant? I agree � the baby on the puj tub website is sooo cute! I can definitely recommend the tub. I had a play with it in the kitchen sink. Its so nice � filled it up with water etc and it seems great. Fits perfectly. Luckily DH wasn�t home otherwise he would have thought I have totally lost the plot. Thank you on your more detailed �report� on your scan � happy and healthy baby girl. So nice and you get to see your baby girl again in 4 weeks which is very exciting! Very happy for you and how sweet is your DH

Little lion - That�s cool that you have a sink in the sunroom � that will come in very handy. GGRRR that your cold is getting worse. Make sure that you get lots of rest and ginger, honey, lemon tea seems to always do wonders for me when I have a cold (and ginger also helps with nausea). Your OB sounds fantastic � how nice that he did all of that over the phone.

Jlove � Yoga was great. I really can�t imagine a week without my Yoga anymore. It feels amazing stretching everything and the relaxation at the end. I still have that weird joint pain in the hip but the teacher said that there is not much you can do. I slept like a baby last night after the class � feel all great and energetic today. Enjoy your class tonight! Morph scan tomorrow � one more sleep! So exciting! Really cant wait to hear your news. Everything will be great! Your bugmoon sounds lovely � enjoy the spa treatments! NICE! And enjoy some yumy hunter valley hard cheese...yum yum

Also stalking for Lou�s results ! Hope you are doing well lou!

AFM � Yoga was great as always last night and I slept like a baby. I am not sure if any of you ladies have been thinking about a Doula? I have had several chats to my Yoga teacher now and I think a Doula would be wonderful to have at the birth as I heard horror stories about annoying midwives, nurses and doctors not letting the women birth in their own time and pushing them and putting loads of pressure on which can be a disaster to the birthing process and can slow down, if not stop labour. So I am looking into getting a doula who can support me on the day and help me concentrate and achieve a natural birth that I would love to have so much without interference or pain killers. I will interview 2 or 3 with my DH and we will then make a decision. Have any of you thought about having a Doula?

THMS - Wahooooooo on your NT scan sounds like it went really well !!! Nawwwww think of how many times you get to see your bundles xxx

Little Lion - I agree I like the bee as well and it seems heaps more convenient than the chameleon !!! Ohhh not long now till your next scan !!

Loulla - lol no problems I am so indecisive that all I keep doing is researching !!!!! I hope your coughs and sniffles have cleared up !!!! Nawwww I love feeling kicks !!!

Fairey - Yeah I have its awesome !!!! There are a few things I am eyeing off there !!!! What did you not like about the Bee I am curious about everyones opinion because the Urbo seems to have no cons but IO cant seem to shake the bee lol I hope you got some icecream !!!

PCM - Good luck hope to see you in here soon xx

Lou87 - No problems its heaps cheaper over there !!!! I agree its all a very personal thing and so so hard to make the decision !!! I agree I love the donkey !! How was your morph scan today !!! I am glad you took your mum with you that would have been really special !!!

Des_Hen - I got HcG blood testing up until week 7 then she referred me for my scans from there ! LOL oh you poor thing no more pink or red or undies with pink or red designs !!! Increase saliva is a UTD sign !!! I can understand your OB's comments on the scan but HcG tests are pretty conclusive but in saying that its what give YOU piece of mind, I could not have handled no testing and would have been a stress mess but that is me

MaryLou - I am so confused about if I like the Urbo or Bee better lol I think I may just end up tossing a coin !!!! Ohhhhh that bath looks cool !!! YAY for DH almost being home !!!

Liltuss - Wahoooooooooooooo CONGRATS on your blue bundle !!!!!!!

Lala - Nawww thanks its only out of pure indecision that I spend so much time reviewing everything lol Nawwwww that is so cute of your DH !!!! She certainly does have hiom wrapped around her fingers already !!!! Fingers crossed your placenta moves for you !!


JLove - Good Luck for tomorrow !!! No problems let me know what you think about the Urbo !!!

AFM - Not much to tell still in indecision land about prams !!! Not sure if I mentioned it but got a mix pack of MCN's and I adore them - 10 pack for $38 bucks from ebay <3 them so so cute if anyone wants the link let me know !!!!

Liltuss!!! A boy!!! So special... so happy for you!! I think that makes 4 boys, 1 girl now for our little group, doesn't it?! Great to hear that the scan went well xx

Mojo - Please don't hate me... but I just think the Bee is a lil' bit on the ugly side (I'M SORRY!!!!). BUT, in saying that, I know that people don't like the Strider or City Select (we're 99% going to get one of those). All that matters is that you like it!
Good work with the nappy purchase xx

MaryLou - I'm so jealous that you go to prenatal yoga. I wish they had that here. (I wish they had any sort of prenatal anything here).
Haven't really considered a Doulla... and again - I doubt there would be any in this area. DH is just going to have to suck it up and perform like he's never done before that day.
Nutella is evil... far too nice to only have a little bit!

JLove - your bugmoon sounds beautiful! I'm looking up the website now!!

AFM - Cmon baby... kick me dammit!!

Poor Fairey, it sounds like you live in a cultural and retail desert! By the way you talk about it anyway. Are you on a country teaching contract?
I understand why you think the bugaboo bee is ugly. It is minimalist, whereas the city select and strider look like 'normal' prams.


Mojo I haven't started thinking much about MCNs versus disposables. Well except for the fact that due to a family connection, I can get disposables at cost price. I imagine I might try amid of cloth and disposables to see what DH and I like best.


Marylou I have read a little about doulas. I think for me, since my husband is a medical professional, I feel confident in his ability to advocate for me during labor. And both mum and MIL worked in childcare so I think that will be enough support for me in terms of learning how to look after the baby. In my husband's culture, new mothers stay in confinement for a month, so few visitors, no cooking, just focusing on healing your body and bonding with baby. MIL is happy to help me follow as much of that tradition as I like. This is an interesting modern take on the practice: http://www.cnngo.com/explorations/life/bab...t-hotels-020912

Liltuss - a boy!!! Big congrats to you!!

A quick phone update from me as home Internet is still dead!

Morph scan was amazing. They both had their heads up the same way so we have some amazing 3d pics/vids of them hugging, almost kissing, and bopping each other on the head. Apparently it's pretty rare to get them both in the one shot like that so we were very lucky!! Mum was amazed. She kept sighing happily. It was very good she was there

Technical stuff! They're both measuring a couple of days ahead now, which was amazing, since that means that out littler twin 1 has caught up! All organs, etc perfect. But some bad news too: twin to twin transfusion syndrome has been confirmed. The amniotic fluid around twin one is of lower quality and volume, so the frequent monitoring starts now. It's early stages, I just hope it stays only in the early stages. If it progresses I can't bare to think of some of the decisions we'll have to make. Or the outcomes... It's really terrifying. But I have to do my best not to focus on that somehow!! I'm not wonderful at being positive 100% of the time though, as you may have picked up by now!!

But I'll try not to ramble on in doom and gloom mode, and I'll watch our cute little videos again instead! I'll be back later when the Internet plays nice again for personals, but I do hope you're all having a wonderful week!! xxx.

Lou, I'm glad you got some beautiful pics but sorry to hear about the TTTS. I guess all you can do is take things day by day. I'm thinking of you and your little bubbas. X

Lou - Nawww... sounds so cute the way your little twinlets were positioned for the scan. And I'm so glad you had your mummy there to share it all with you
I'm so sorry to hear about the TTTS (I've just been looking it up). I'm actually glad your mum was there for that news too - it would have been a lot to take in and process.
Keep us updated - we're all here for you xx

Little Lion Yep, living out in the sticks does has it's downsides (actually this really isn't that bad... I'm in the Riverland, SA. 2.5 hours to Adelaide, 1.5 hours to Mildura. So there are things relatively close by. And DH have no desire to live back in the city, so this really suits us. Just makes some things that bit trickier.
DH is a bit of a legend. Me and bubs did pretty good there. So I'm sure he'll be a bit of a star when it comes to it. Love that man

HI ladies

Liltuss- How exciting a boy!! So very excited and happy for you!

Marylou- How interesting a doulla. I had not thought about it at all. I'm going to do a bit more research, consider my options and then make a decision. My gut feel at the moment is not not opt for a doulla becuase I think that as much as I want a natural birth I really want just DH and I to experience this together by ourselves- something we need to do as a couple. Hey yes I have joint pain in my hips as well- mainly the left one. I think its cause our hips are expanding, getting ready to give birth!

Mojo- can I have the link for the MCN's please?

Little Lion- Those confinement hotels sound pretty cool!

Lou- How incredible you got to see your bubs hugging and kissing! So so cute I'm sorry to hear about the TTTS and I hope that it only stays in the early stages

Fairey- Such sweet stuff you are saying about your man

AFM had my morph scan yesterday and it was great! Such an amazing scan and its so cool how you can see the brain and the 4 chambered heart and the heart valves. Such intricate little things which are so important, the human body is an incredible thing! Doctor checked out all the vital organs (I think!) and the body parts and said that all was looking good. We got a DVD and we were on our way! He didnt ask us if we wanted to know the sex and we didnt ask him either so it was really unspoken about so we are not going to find out! We went to my parents house for dinner and showed them the DVD and they were both glued to the laptop screen! At the end of it my dad kissed his fingers and then touched the screen- was so sweet

Also just have to vent- I'm a bit agro at my brother at the moment, he wasnt home when we visited my parents and I havent seen him in ages and I feel like he doesnt care about how I am going and how bug is going......

ANyways that is all from me at the moment
Have a lovely weekend!

Great news Jlove how old is your bro? Is it possible is a bit jealous and wishes he was about to become a parent? My DH has been sensitive to his siblings' reactions to our baby, as DH is the youngest yet the first to be a dad. I think you have great willpower not finding out the gender! Part of me wants to know and part ofme wants a surprise. But I'm curious re: setting up the nursery, I guess you just pick a neutral theme?

Fairey - lol no it is fair enough the bee does not really have a pram look about it so I completely understand.. I hear you I do normal aqua aerobics and normal gym as they dont offer pre natal things like that here either !!

Little Lion - I am going to use both as well and see how I go !!! Score that you get them at a discount !! Ohhhh I like the sound of first month confinement !!!

Lou87 - I am so happy that you got some beautiful pics and such a special moment with your mum.. Also really happy that they are the same size !!! I am praying that the TTTS does not get any more advanced xx Thinking about you xx

JLove - you sure can This is the one for the 10 pack http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10-PAPOOSE-One-...=item3a6ae03ca7 and this is the one that is for 20 pack http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/20-PAPOOSE-One-...=item35b360a20c you can pick what ever coloir, designs you want... I opted for a mix pack of designs (no plain colours) and ended up with designs that are not even in the picture which was awesome so they actually have more available then what they say I got some boyish and girly stuff in it so I will have a cross dressed bub for a bit lol

WAHOOOOOOOO that your scan went well and yay for a secret buddy !!!! Bummer that your brother is like that men are funny like that..

AFM - April tomorrow and all my classes are starting this month !!! Birthing/breastfeeding and meeting with the midwife from the program I got into !! Its all happening.. Getting lots of movement now and am huge !!!!!

Have also pretty much decided on the Bee as well lol

Hi girls,

I had a good read through everything you all wrote since I posted last Am just going to respond to the scans stories for today due to too much to catch up on! Big hugs and kisses to all you other gorgeous girls xxx


Liltuss YAY a little baby boy, congratulations!

Lala A little bunny girl naaaaaaaw

Lou, glad to hear the twins are going well so far. Praying that they keep on staying healthy xxx

Jlove well done on a healthy scan, what a relief for you and DH! And nice the gender is a mystery..



AFM baby and I are going well... one night he had his first aerobics session that literally went for hours! It was gentle but constant movement, wriggling and kicking! So DH finally felt his first kicks and he was so so surprised! I think it hit him a bit more havent had quite as much movement again, but he does move most days now, its so so cute. Didnt feel movement until 20wk for those who are wondering.
Tummy has been aching sometimes, and if I walk around too much for long periods, everything gets a bit achey including public bone, pelvis, lower back and tuummy - sides and down low! Once I lay down though it helps heaps. Overall Im pretty lucky though, am having a good pregnancy and it hasnt really stopped me doing much so far.
Am becoming waaaay more sensitive to smells though for example cleaning products at work, I can smell every item that is on someones sandwich lol, smelly stinky classrooms, the food cooking demo at Woolies made me nauseous etc. BLURK!

Ive been so confused about baby wraps/carriers etc and found this website that completely explains all the different types and I feel it has all demystified now!
http://baby-carriers-downunder.com/selection_guide/

And we have been looking at these Ergo ones because we want something quality, safe and secure and one that keeps baby in frog leg position for a while...at least it looks like the bottom part is a zipper removable part for the legs?? It does look a little bulky though. I want one to wear around at home too. Any advice girls?
http://store.ergobaby.com/Baby_Carriers/Performance

Loulla - I have this ergo (bought it in between pregnancies)
http://store.ergobaby.com/Baby_Carriers/Original/BC2EP
I chose it for no other reason than it's purdy

I should actually try it on one of these days to see if I'm going to need an extender belt for my tum...

If you can get to one of the baby expos Ergo might be there? They were at the Adelaide expo and had 30% off all products.

Also - THANKYOU for telling when you started to feel bubs!!

Mojo - I'm glad you're happy with your pram choice (And I'm super glad that you know that my opinion is just my personal opinion on what I think looks purdy!!!!)

JLove - yep - super sweet about my hubby. Firstly - he got me pregnant (twice!) Top effort with that. Secondly - convinced him that we should go to Tassie - Top effort that he agreed. Finally - He's started to get excited about our night at Cradle Mountain (told him that we can have bubble baths instead of spas {he hates spa baths}... and he can't wait for that).
Besides - I agree with what someone was saying... that I feel it's something that we should be able to do alone. I mean.... no one needed to help us to MAKE the baby....
I'm so glad you're keeping the babies gender a surprise - it means I'm not going to be alone! Morph scan sounds amazing! I have 12 more days to wait (not counting at all!!). Enjoy watching and rewatching your DVD!

Love you all long time xxx

Little lion- thanks for your advice on my bro, it could be a jealousy thing but he is 5 and a half years younger than me so he is not even married yet. Yes for the nursery we have picked a neutral theme, actually the room is already painted blue (thats how we bought the house) so we are going for an underwater theme! Hope all is going well with you

Mojo- thanks for the link! Also can you tell me what classes you are doing specifically? At the moment I am only booked in for antenatal classes and they go over 3 saturdays and are in the month before I am due (July). I want to make sure I am doing all the right classes!

LOulla- thanks for the link re the wraps/ carriers, I hadnt really thought about that yet. How awesome that your DH has now felt kicks! My DH is desperate to feel them but bug is only kicking strong enough for me to feel

Fairey- I was saying that we should be able to do it alone! hehe Yes definitely not going to find out the gender but I am thinking (along with everyone else) that its a boy. How cute that your DH is excited about your trip! My DH is excited about ours as well- only 2 and a half more days to go!

AFM bought the cot and pram over the weekend. With the pram opted for the mychoice 3 mothercare in the sandy colour: http://www.mothercare.com/Mothercare-Mycho...s/dp/B001NM0NIS
My parents bought us the cot so that was very nice of them! Also bought a few more clothes for bug and got fitted for maternity bras (finally!) I am a 12D
Going to get the change table soon and also car seat and bassinet and rocker- its all happening!! Also have started thinking about my baby shower! Oh I also bought a few more maternity clothes- some swimmers, a dress and some work pants, all from Ripe Maternity! So I guess I went a bit crazy shoping! My poor DH!

Hello Ladies,

Sorry a me me me post!

We had our 19 week scan this morning! OMG! How exciting - I am on a very happy cloud at the moment All the organs and other measurements were perfect! The sonographer was very excited and pleased for us. Bub was moving around like crazy - little dancer just like at the 12 week scan.

It was actually the same sonographer that looked after us when we had the scare at 6-7 weeks so it was nice to see her again and being able to show and tell her that everything is going great.

We also found out the gender

Another for our group! HEHEHE! I had a strong feeling from the beginning that we are having a boy - all confirmed now. My husband is over the moon. He is so happy and it was amazing to have him there and to see his big smiles.

Sorry that was a me post! Will be back for personals later this week.

Big hugs to you all!
xxx

Hi ladies!

Marylou - huge congratulations - another boy! And all healthy and happy. huge hugs to you and DH
I think a love of nutella knows no international bounds... yum, yum, yum! And on yr hair question - my hair has always been pretty healthy but it's definitely growing faster and thinker now since being pregnant. Had a giggle at you doing a puj tub bathing trial - maybe you should get a baby doll and bath it, really freak DH out I thought about a doula, but I think we'll try do it ourselves and maybe have my best friend as back-up... she's very level-headed and has been at a few births before - including one as the person giving birth! Did you decide on one?

Little lion - how's the cold, are you feeling better? Your OB sounds unreal. And I LOVE the idea of a confinement hotel - though I would struggle to resist the urge to go out in public and show off bub!

Jlove - huge congrats to you on your fabulous scan results - another happy bit of news. Big hugs to you too Woo hoo to shopping, sounds like you had quite a spree! So sweet about your dad, makes me miss mine millions. How're things with your brother - have you talked to him about it? Maybe he does have his own issues, but I hope he can be there for you more.

Mojo - that's great your classes start already! Our antenatal ones don't start til June, boo hoo. So exciting, it's all happening!

Fairey - any kicks yet? I think I felt a teeny tiny one last night. Lovely words about your DH, he sounds like a keeper How many sleeps til morph scan now?

Lou - those scan results sound brilliant, and go twin#2 for catching up! So sorry to hear about the early stage TTTS, and of course you have every right to feel worried about it. I hope it stays early stages and doesn't develop, will be thinking of you x

Loulla - the aerobics session sounds adorable! And lovely DH got to feel it too. I hear you on the smell sensitivity - I feel like I can smell everyone in the next suburb! I am going to a concert tomorrow night, I hope people remember to wear their deodorant Thanks for the carrier links, will check it out. I hear Ergo Baby is brilliant, a couple of my friends absolutely rave about it - but they said that it's not the best when the baby is newborn and still tiny, as they're so far down in the carrier and might get a bit claustrophobic - but they bought theirs a few years ago I think the newer models have a better newborn insert. I was thinking I might be cheeky and get two - a Baby Bjorn style one for when they're small and ErgoBaby for later!


AFM - all fine here, am loving bonding with baby girl, but I haven't rushed out and bought any pink just yet! I think we have a growth spurt on as I'm getting lots of pulling cramps at the sides of my tummy and my back is starting to hurt a little. Extra yoga class this week for me I think...

Love to all xx

Loulla - Yay for DH gettingto feel bubba move its so unreal !!! Thanks for the carrier link, I am also going with an Ergo.

Fairey - I am keeping bub a suprise as well so there are a few of us in here !!!

JLove - I am doing birth classes (I assume they are the antenatal ones) I start them this month and do them over 3 thursday nights... I am also doing a breastfeeding class... That is it at this stage !!! Ohhhhh I like that pram you have chosen !!!! Reminds me of the Bebe !!! lol sounds like you had a great shop !!! I am now a 14 D from 10/12 A !!!!

MaryLou - Wahooooooooooooo on another blue !!!! I am so so happy it all went so well for y ou !!!!!

Lala - I am very excited about classes but from what I can gather they are very early compared to everyone elses !!! Yay for growth spurts but not the pain, preg massages has been my friend oh and my Bio Ceuticals Ultra Muscleze

AFM - Not much to tell, think DP is having a mid - mid life crisis he keeps buying things with engines lol

I can now see my belly moving which is really cool and I tend to stare at it for ages in awe lol

Have also decided I want delayed cord clamping and instant contact for my birth.. T

Bah I just lost my post. here is the lazy version.


Marylou congrats on the beautiful boy! And most importantly, I'm happy the scan showed he is developing well.


Jlove your pram is nice, especially that sandy color. Which cot did you choose?


Mojo that is funny, my DH would probably do the same. He does love his man toys


Superfruity, I'm thinking you must be due for your NTscan?


I have my ' reassurance' scan tomorrow, so will update you then.

Helloooooo lovely ladies!

MaryLou - Nawwwwww!!! huge big congrats on your scan! Another lil' boy to the mix!! You and your hubby must be over the moon!! So excited for you!

Mojo - Yay! Another person who is going for the surprise! I get so excited for everyone when I hear that they've found out the gender.... it's bizarre! I just have no desire to know early (I'm sure I'll have plenty of desire at the scan! Gotta be strong!)
How fabulously cool that you can see your belly moving! My god, I can't wait for that!

JLove - nice pram choice! That pink picture is fantastic! Hehe! I'd be boring and go black or the sandy colour too. Love baby shopping... I really wish money grew on trees cos then I'd be having one of EVERYTHING!
And also - thanks for saying that labour is something you feel you and hubby should be able to do alone!! You know that I completely agree!
(Though I'm all for people having a Doula too! In some ways I think someone else that is there purely for positive support is a great thing)

Lala - Yay on maybe feeling little kicks!! Funny you ask about me and movement... I thought that maybe I felt something earlier tonight. It felt like tiny bubbles popping in my belly. I felt it twice.... But I was in the bath at the time, and I had bubbles, so knowing my luck there were bubbles popping close to my belly and I imagined them to be in my tum. Who knows?!
And how many days now to my scan... well - I'm pulling baby brain. Turns out I hadn't counted an entire WEEK. GOOD GOD! More freaking days to wait! So now it's still 16 days to go. GAH!

Little Lion - hope the scan goes well tomorrow. Can't wait to read good news xxx

Anyhoo beautiful girls. Tomorrow is babymoon time (after school.... hope the day goes fast!). We start by driving to Melbourne tomorrow arvo (prob take about 7-8 hours) then head to the ferry first thing Friday morning. I'm taking the comp, but not sure how much I'll be able to actually get on for proper replies. But, I'll definitely be reading from my phone. Fingers crossed I'll actually feel some real movement in the next week and a half (and I'll definitely let you all know if I do!).
Hope you all have a beautiful and safe Easter (next Easter we'll all have children!!!!).

you all xxx

Hi Ladies,

Sorry for being MIA for so long, but as I said EB is out of the question for long posts at work and by the time I get home I am just so tired I am glad if iI don't fall asleep on the couch before 9pm... But I'm working from home today and trying to catch up...

MaryLou! yay for another little boy! you must be ecstatic! I was thinking about you the other day and wondering how you are going to handle your German family once bub is born? Are they coming here or will you go and visit them once bub is older? I haven't been in germany in 4 years and I guess I will really have to go to show bubs to all our older relatives who will definitely not make the trip out here (both PPM and my family live over there)...

Little Lion... hoe are you going? hope your scan went well! I can't believe I actually made it to 11+5 without having another one...Thanks for checking on me... Yes I got the bloods for NT done yesterday and then the scan next wednesday (12+4)... only 6 days to go... hoping for the best..

Fairey Have fun on your Babymoon! Tassie sounds great! I hope you have a wonderful time and finally get some real movements!

Des_Hen how are you keeping up with the first trimester nerves? hope everyhting is going alright... have you had your first scan yet?

Mojo... wow cant believe you are already thinking about birth options... and hehe on your engine obsessed DH... what was his latest purchase?

Lou Happy to hear that your boys are doing great and as all the other I am keeping everything crossed for you that the TTTS will be a really mild case.... keep us updated...

Jlove... love the story about your dad kissing the screen.... so sweet... As for your brother... maybe he is just too young/immature to really care... maybe it is not real for him yet... try and get him when bub is active that should make it more real... maybe he is just a young self-centred normal 20 something... I dont think I heard of lots of clucky 20something males...

Lala As you are one of the only baby girls in here, you said you wouldnt go and buy lots of pink yet but are you planning to go all out with little dresses etc? I'm just asking because I am not just such a girly girl and wonder how I would dress decorate if I had a girl...

Loulla Oh your acrobatic sessions sound so great.... Can't wait until I get to this stage! It must feel so surreal... thanks for the carrier link... I think at a later stage I really will need to read through all these threads for all the practical links and things you girls have already discussed...

Sorry if I have forgotten anyone...

AFM.
Been crazy busy... but as I said above I will have my NT next wednesday and hope that nothing is gonna come in between this time around... I am actually freaking out a little as I made it to the Bloods last time and then started bleeding a few days laters... so I am scared that something will happen in the next week until the scan...
But I am also getting more and more to thinking that this time it is for real ... I am actually pregnant with a little person growing inside of me...and that is freaking me out a little as well... has anyone of you ever had freakouts like that?

I have also decided to wait after the NT to tell people... My mom who has been battling depression for the last 20 years has finally admitted herself into a longer term therapy in hospital and even though they are O/S i wanted to see her face when I tell her... I think she should be home by her birthday again and thought I might send them a copy of my NT scan on DVD and show her my 15 week "bump" over skype.... I just have to make sure PPM won;t be too excited to tell all our friends and especially make sure no one writes anything on my FB wall....

Now on to the shower and then for an induction meeting at my new gym... I have been so slack with exercise in this trimester and don't want to get any more floppy...

have a wonderful day ladies and an awesome Easter break!

Hi lovlies,

Still around, read almost daily but struggle to get on the PC instead of phone to reply and do personals.

Just wanted to say a quick congrats to Marylou and lala on your scans. lala is that our first girl for the group? If my memory serves me correctly it is! I'm just glad they are both healthy for the both of you.

I'm still around, just don't get on PC much and usually read from phone. Had OB appt today, still 2 heartbeats (I'm not sure when I'll go to an appt not worried there will only be one!). My blood pressure is high so I'm now on blood pressure medication boo! Never had high bp before.

My ms has eased heaps over the last week - only to be replaced by constant fatigue and tiredness - I've never experienced anything like it. Said to OB today I sleep pretty much every minute I am not at work or driving to and from work. His response was 'You're pregnant with twins MrsS'. Lol, guessing that's his way of saying it's normal!

Stay safe over the long weekend everyone. Fairey - enjoy the babymoon

Mrs S that's great news you heard two heartbeats today. and I reckon fatigue is better than nausea!


Superfruity I think that's a nice plan to tell your mum.


Fairey have a fantabulous time on your baby moon. Lucky thing!


As for me I had my reassurance scan today. It was amazing! heartbeat was 180-something and baby was measuring 3 days ahead of dates. The best bit was the movement! He/she was waving and dancing, so incredible. Des hen I recommend a scan around 9 weeks if you get the opportunity, it was so much more exciting than 7 weeks.

Mrs S... cute ticker! And that's good to hear that your ms is easing.

Little Lion... glad to hear your scan went well. Just wait till the 12 week scan. More exciting again!!!

Just heading out the door but wanted to wish everyone a happy Easter! Keep growing strong little bubbas!

(And on that note.... Do I get twice as much chocolate because I'm growing two little people?! All the happy tiny punches right now must mean a yes )

Hello lovelies

It's so exciting reading how you're all going with your pregnancies!

Just dropping in to say Happy Easter and that I hope to be joining you all in the next few weeks.

So far, so good with this cycle of IVF. I keep wondering if there was a mix up at the lab. Can everything really be going to plan?

The lab called today and I have embryos that are all doing well. The plan is to transfer one on Monday and hopefully freeze the other two.

Then I have a 2WW until a blood test to hopefully confirm some great news. And NO I WILL NOT BE POAS until then. The dramas it got me into last year...

Take care all and looking forward to being here for real very soon.

PCM xxx

Sounds good PCM. I've been wondering how you're going. I hope you get it first go!