Moms to Be Part 3

[HomeSweetDisney]

This one is entirely for Veronica-- I thought of her when I opened this gift at the baby shower!

OMG, I love this! What a doll! You know I am a sucker for the Classic Pooh Oh, he's just so freakin cute. I wanna give him a cuddle


Aww, you know what would be awesome? If a few years from now we could plan a mom's and kids trip to WDW. Maybe it'll never happen but...it's fun to dream right! I think it'd be cool

 

[goodeats]

Aw, Piecey he's beautiful! What size onesies and clothes is he wearing now? I'm expecting an 8ish pound baby, but not sure how much newborn stuff to get. I feel like I have a ton of 0-3 months.

 

[harleyquinn]

OMG, I love this! What a doll! You know I am a sucker for the Classic Pooh Oh, he's just so freakin cute. I wanna give him a cuddle


Aww, you know what would be awesome? If a few years from now we could plan a mom's and kids trip to WDW. Maybe it'll never happen but...it's fun to dream right! I think it'd be cool

That would be awesome!!

Patsy, I love all the pics, please feel free to post as many as you can!

I forgot to update about my Dr appointment yesterday...everything was normal, I'm measuring perfect and I LOST a pound! Yay! I've been eyeing a lot of other preggers moms and I'm just all belly...their bellies are so much lower than mine--mine seems to start right under my b oobs...of course everyone else is one their second or third child--so maybe that's what it is?

 

[HomeSweetDisney]

I've been eyeing a lot of other preggers moms and I'm just all belly...their bellies are so much lower than mine--mine seems to start right under my b oobs...of course everyone else is one their second or third child--so maybe that's what it is?

See, that just goes to show you that all those old wives tales don't carry much validity. Cause everyone says if you are having a boy you carry high (which I am) but you're having a girl and you're carrying high too. That's why I don't listen to all the people who tell me stuff like that

 

[sbell111]

... This one is entirely for Veronica-- I thought of her when I opened this gift at the baby shower!

If we had known that people give cute little babies at a baby shower, we would have thrown ourselves one a long time ago. It would have saved us years and years of angst.

 

[sbell111]

Piecey, Lucas is so adorable! He is getting cuter as the days go on.

I find the same thing, that relating to people my own age is often difficult. I just turned 29 on June 1st and most of my friends are 8-12 years older than me. It's just now with this baby that I think I might actually meet other parents my age.

My wife and I have pretty much always had the opposite problem. We are now both in our early 40s and just now having our child. For years and years, we had trouble connecting with other couples our age because they had kids and we didn't. Now we'll have a child and theirs will be grown.

Oh well, at least I know that my best friend (my wife) is going through the same thing as me.

 

[POOHDRMR]

Ohh I love that diaper bag-with dd I had a plain black one from babies r us, I may have to go fancier this time!I too didn't see dd after she was born-I was on magnesium for pre eclampsia and apparently it affected her breathing.When she came out they told me to give her a kiss and they were going to go check her out but didn't tell me anything was wrong.My husband went with her and they got me all cleaned up and wheeled me into my room.I waited and waited for him to come back-it was over 2 hours before I saw him and he said they told him I was just getting settled in to wait.Well they brought her to me about 4 hours later and she was fine but then I found out she was not pinking up enough and they gave her a little oxygen and watched her.I was so mad no one told me and then left me there alone wondering where everyone went.My husband knows this time I better know the second he does if anything is wrong.As far of the screening for birth deffect my nephew is special needs-he has whats called Opitz Syndrom and there are only like 200 people with the disorder.He is the same age as my dd but does not walk,talk or eat solid food yet.It has been a tough road for my sister and I too would just want to be as prepared and educated on anything that could be beneficial to my child.After my nephew was born my sister didn't even know all the help they could get and had enormous medical bills.They actually just got back from a make a wish trip last month to Disney and he had a great time.I had to talk myself into brushing my teeth today-just didn't feel like being sick this morning!!I am wondering what does anyone think about having a baby shower for a second child?It has been almost 9 years since my dd's but I don't know if it is very greedy to ask people to come to another.

 

[sbell111]

... I am wondering what does anyone think about having a baby shower for a second child?It has been almost 9 years since my dd's but I don't know if it is very greedy to ask people to come to another.

You're having a baby. Have a shower.

 

[december]

My wife and I have pretty much always had the opposite problem. We are now both in our early 40s and just now having our child. For years and years, we had trouble connecting with other couples our age because they had kids and we didn't. Now we'll have a child and theirs will be grown.

Oh well, at least I know that my best friend (my wife) is going through the same thing as me.

How sweet

How far along is your wife now, and is her anxiety getting better?

 

[Piecey]

OMG, I love this! What a doll! You know I am a sucker for the Classic Pooh Oh, he's just so freakin cute. I wanna give him a cuddle


Aww, you know what would be awesome? If a few years from now we could plan a mom's and kids trip to WDW. Maybe it'll never happen but...it's fun to dream right! I think it'd be cool

That is why I thought of you!!
I think it came from Sears, btw. The onesies the lady gave me was from Sears (and I hated to be rude, but I asked her where she got them because they were 5-8lbs and I just KNEW I would get no use out of them... had no idea just how right I was!!) I think Sears and Target are the only places that carry Classic Pooh??

A mom/kids trip would be awesome! I'm sure Sarah and Lily are in, too.... Uh, oh.. Jacob and Lucas might be fighting for all of Lily's attention...

Aw, Piecey he's beautiful! What size onesies and clothes is he wearing now? I'm expecting an 8ish pound baby, but not sure how much newborn stuff to get. I feel like I have a ton of 0-3 months.

I didn't buy ANY newborn stuff and returned everything I was given... He fits comfy in 0-3 months. One package of 0-3 month Gerber onesies I have (from Target), he has almost outgrown... in length only, though. They're still a little baggy around his belly and such.
I wish all the sizes were more consistent, I spent an hour on the floor in the nursery holding things up to each other and ignoring what size they said... just tried to fit things that looked to be the same size together.
I'd say within a week, those onesies will be thrown into a bin. I can't believe he's a week old and outgrowing things!

That would be awesome!!

Patsy, I love all the pics, please feel free to post as many as you can!

I forgot to update about my Dr appointment yesterday...everything was normal, I'm measuring perfect and I LOST a pound! Yay! I've been eyeing a lot of other preggers moms and I'm just all belly...their bellies are so much lower than mine--mine seems to start right under my b oobs...of course everyone else is one their second or third child--so maybe that's what it is?

Okay, how does 2012 sound? They'll all still be free!

I've heard that is the girl belly.
Everyone in my office had girls and they were all amazed at how low my belly was. My manager said she could barely put a finger between her belly and her b oobs.
Congrats on losing a pound. I meant to ask them to weigh me after the c-section, I wanted to know how much I lost through labor and the c-section but I forgot. It's creepy to see my toes now, though..

If we had known that people give cute little babies at a baby shower, we would have thrown ourselves one a long time ago. It would have saved us years and years of angst.

 

[harleyquinn]

See, that just goes to show you that all those old wives tales don't carry much validity. Cause everyone says if you are having a boy you carry high (which I am) but you're having a girl and you're carrying high too. That's why I don't listen to all the people who tell me stuff like that

I thought the boys were the ones that carry low! lol All of the low bellies I've seen are girls!

Ohh I love that diaper bag-I am wondering what does anyone think about having a baby shower for a second child?It has been almost 9 years since my dd's but I don't know if it is very greedy to ask people to come to another.

After 9 years, i would totally have one, but I can't see throwing it for myself...do you have family nearby that might do it with a couple of hints? Some parts of the country, it's normal to have multiple showers, especially with large gaps or different genders...Or maybe you could just throw a welcome baby party and if people feel gifts are appropriate, they'll bring them? I just don't know---do you actually care if anyone is snippy behind your back about a shower? If not, then I say just go for it...

 

[sbell111]

How sweet

How far along is your wife now, and is her anxiety getting better?

She is around seventeen(ish) weeks.

Regarding the anxiety, I thought that she was getting over it, but it turns out that she was just getting good at not letting me know about it. She is really stressed out that there might possibly maybe be a problem (even though the docs have told us that everything is awesome).

 

[Piecey]

I thought the boys were the ones that carry low! lol All of the low bellies I've seen are girls!

This is the last belly picture I have (morning we left for the hospital, which is crazy to me...)

 

[MinnieFan4ever]

My wife and I have pretty much always had the opposite problem. We are now both in our early 40s and just now having our child. For years and years, we had trouble connecting with other couples our age because they had kids and we didn't. Now we'll have a child and theirs will be grown.

Oh well, at least I know that my best friend (my wife) is going through the same thing as me.

We are in the same boat as you. I am 38 and have been trying to have a baby for over 6 years. All of my friends had children when they turned 30. Both my husband and I went to college and got married at 26. He too is my best friend.

 

[harleyquinn]

This is the last belly picture I have (morning we left for the hospital, which is crazy to me...)

But all bellies should be kinda low at that point right? lol

Though your belly looks a lot like mine right now--only bigger.

 

[Piecey]

But all bellies should be kinda low at that point right? lol

Though your belly looks a lot like mine right now--only bigger.

Oh. Well.
Yeah.. I guess so... I'm an idiot, I guess I had dropped by that point.

Anyway-- I was never that high to begin with.

 

[harleyquinn]

Oh. Well.
Yeah.. I guess so... I'm an idiot, I guess I had dropped by that point.

Anyway-- I was never that high to begin with.

I guess the women I'm thinking about are carrying REALLY low!

 

[POOHDRMR]

fter 9 years, i would totally have one, but I can't see throwing it for myself...do you have family nearby that might do it with a couple of hints? Some parts of the country, it's normal to have multiple showers, especially with large gaps or different genders...Or maybe you could just throw a welcome baby party and if people feel gifts are appropriate, they'll bring them? I just don't know---do you actually care if anyone is snippy behind your back about a shower? If not, then I say just go for it...[/QUOTE]

I have family that would but my mother in law already voiced her opinion on it not being right so I didn't know.Most of my husbands family didn't even have one for the first child because they think it is bad luck.We gave gifts after the birth.

 

[Linzybrooke]

Good morning ladies and gentleman!

I so love reading all of your stories, I think it is reallly helping me to prepare for this baby, as I hate reading the baby books (except Jenny McCarthy's book, it is hilarious!)! It seems like many of you have been through quite a lot, and I appreciate you all sharing your experiences with us newbies here.

I can also totally relate to the friends thing. I'm 27 and DH is 28, and we have no "couple" friends who live local, several of my friends are still single, and the couples that we know we don't really relate to, or we really like one of them but don't get along with the spouse. That might sound wierd, but we have had friends marry some very interesting individuals. We started going to a new church, but the people in the young marrieds class had been together for a while now, and while they are very nice they are already cliquy (is that a word?) with each other and don't seem to need anyone else to add to their group. It is kind of sad. We spend a lot of time with my parents, which definitely has its ups and downs.

Anyway, this might sound odd, but as much as I read about everyone I don't really feel like I know anyone yet. There are so many new people around and it might be nice to "officially" meet each other. So, I'm Lin, I'm a 27 year old high school teacher in Texas. I teach theatre, have a degree in theatre and pretty much love all things theatre. DH, Chris, and I met in college at Texas Tech University, and he is also involved in theatre, works as a technician for a major theatrical lighting company in the states. We have two pomeranians, who we loooove, and the pups are going to have quite the adjustment when little Connor comes this fall! Other than that I love reading, painting and all things Disney. Worked as a manager for Disney Store for several years before I began teaching. I think that is all there is to me! So, HI!

 

[trmcguire]

I had my first appointment yesterday, and I was wondering if anyone else has gone through the same thing?

When they did the ultrasound the baby was measuring 4w 2d, and based on the date of my LMP, they though the baby should be around 7 weeks. However, since I had my son I have only had two periods- 3/15, and 4/21. She said it is very possible I just ovulated late and that's why the dates are off. She said everything looks good- thick lining and all that, so they drew my bloos and they should be letting me know my hcg leves later today. I am also going in for another sonogram in two weeks. I never had to get my blood taken last time, so I have no idea about what normal levels are or anything like that.

Anyone been there done that?

Linzy- I am in Little Elm- small world!