Moms to be Part 4

[Piecey]

I LOVE my 2 piece from the Liz Lange maternity line @ Target. I took a cruise when I was pregnant with DS and ordered a few styles off Target.com (we don't have a Target) but returned the ones I didn't like at the Target by the airport. Worked out great and I felt a lot better trying them on in my own house (plus, they'd never been worn before.. sometimes trying on swimsuits make me feel icky!)

Anyway, it totally covered my belly! I didn't find any boy shorts for maternity, but there might be this year. It was perfect for after I had him, too. I might buy maternity from here on out and just have a really flowy top- the support that things has for my chest is amazing! Far better than any swimsuit I've ever had before.



@ the ultrasound.. I know this is crazy, but with DS when I found out he was a boy I made the list even (50/50 on boys and girls) and right now we're 7 girls and 6 boys. So I'm the next one to have an ultrasound just watch I'll even the list out again. I know that is INSANE logic but oh well, I'm a little bit crazy.
And I really want a girl this time because I really don't think we could do 3 kids especially if we ended up with 3 boys. Not that I wouldn't adore another boy.. I just really want a girl!

 

[WDWAurora]

ACK-I'm 4th on the list. Unbelievable. This is going SO FAST!

I did end up going in today and getting checked for strep. MAN-I had forgotten how awful that swab was! I was fighting it HARD. I don't have strep, so probably just my allergies acting up. Bradford pears are in full bloom, so that's probably not helping.

My boss asked for DH's phone number today in case of emergency. Well, she actually called him because they're doing a surprise shower for me on the 15th and they want him to come. Did I mention we don't really keep secrets, and I'm not a big fan of surprises? I nearly gave it away by saying that he had told me she called him, but I covered it up. Oops. He didn't tell me immediately that that was why she had called (we were texting). He totally doesn't want to come to the shower, especially since I work so far away from home, but I think I convinced him to just suck it up. It definitely should be interesting since my boss is a crazy lady! She's pretty anti-kid, so I'm pretty surprised that they're doing anything.

 

[Pollito916]

Patsy - If it makes you feel any better, I think I saw TarzansKat post on her TR that she is having another boy , so the list may already be even...now who knows what you'll get! With DS, I was convinced he was a girl because of the high hb, but then the day before the big u/s I had a dream that I was having a u/s and it was twin boys! The next day I found out that half of the dream was true, it was a boy, but only 1!

As for swimsuits, I personally am not comfortable in a 2 piece unless I am in pretty decent shape. But there are plenty of women out there who will wear one with all kinds of things hanging out.
I know lots of celebs still wear bikinis when pregnant and look totally cute, but I just don't think I could do it. I think I would have to be more conservative and go with a maternity tankini like Patsy.

 

[Piecey]

Ahhh!! You're right! It's in her ticker!!
Is it wrong to be totally excited by that??

Think it's okay to change the list or wait on her to head over here? I might PM her and go "Hey, we moved.." just in case she got lost when we started a new thread.

 

[Nette]

Re: swimsuits

I have one that I ordered from the Gap or Old Navy when I had DD (8 years ago)... It's since been worn by my SIL and my BFF and now me again... Is that icky? I tried to wear one of my "normal" two piece tankinis, and the problem was in the bust more than anything. The maternity one I have is just a plain blue but it is a tankini. The top part has bust support and a long floppy comfy panel to cover the bump. I'd say the rear is cut bigger too... you know to cover that counter balance that we seem to grow w/ the bump.

All in all though, I say if you're comfortable in the regular suit go for it... Target has some nice (and not expensive!) ones... I think the one I have was over $80 so I'm glad that it's gotten lots of use over the years.

 

[Piecey]

I don't think that is icky... I think trying them on after other people in the stores is icky because a) you don't know those people and b) they haven't been washed in between.

 

[Nette]

I don't think that is icky... I think trying them on after other people in the stores is icky because a) you don't know those people and b) they haven't been washed in between.

Oh no! I agree with you on that... Some people think sharing swimsuits is icky though... Obviously I don't.

 

[EmALee]

Re: swimsuits

I have one that I ordered from the Gap or Old Navy when I had DD (8 years ago)... It's since been worn by my SIL and my BFF and now me again... Is that icky? I tried to wear one of my "normal" two piece tankinis, and the problem was in the bust more than anything. The maternity one I have is just a plain blue but it is a tankini. The top part has bust support and a long floppy comfy panel to cover the bump. I'd say the rear is cut bigger too... you know to cover that counter balance that we seem to grow w/ the bump.

All in all though, I say if you're comfortable in the regular suit go for it... Target has some nice (and not expensive!) ones... I think the one I have was over $80 so I'm glad that it's gotten lots of use over the years.

Talk about counter balance! I looked in the mirror the other day and almost started laughing...I'm not sure when my butt got so big, but there it was!

I bought some cocoa butter lotion today, I can't stand how my skin itches and I figured that would help with the itchy skin (and the stretch marks). Anyone else using anything that helps?

 

[Nette]

Talk about counter balance! I looked in the mirror the other day and almost started laughing...I'm not sure when my butt got so big, but there it was!

I bought some cocoa butter lotion today, I can't stand how my skin itches and I figured that would help with the itchy skin (and the stretch marks). Anyone else using anything that helps?

I use Aveeno body wash and lotion. With the body wash I rarely need the lotion. Can't help you on the stretch marks... I don't have them (At least not on my bump -- I have a bunch from that teenage growth spurt on my legs and b**bs). I've heard it's genetic and there isn't much you can do about it.

 

[WDWorBUST]

Okay girls - I go for my first ultrasound today to make sure everything is going the way it should. I am a nervous wreck....although I didn't find out until I thought I was 10 weeks the baby had stopped developing around this same time last year. I'm only 6w3d but we should be able to see a heartbeat according to my doctor's office. I think just seeing a heartbeat and everything measuring correctly will be a huge weight off my shoulders. The level of anxiety during pregnancy after a miscarriage is just WRONG! Now I just have to make it through another 2 1/2 hours. Did I mention I'm scared to death?

 

[Piecey]

Okay girls - I go for my first ultrasound today to make sure everything is going the way it should. I am a nervous wreck....although I didn't find out until I thought I was 10 weeks the baby had stopped developing around this same time last year. I'm only 6w3d but we should be able to see a heartbeat according to my doctor's office. I think just seeing a heartbeat and everything measuring correctly will be a huge weight off my shoulders. The level of anxiety during pregnancy after a miscarriage is just WRONG! Now I just have to make it through another 2 1/2 hours. Did I mention I'm scared to death?

I'm sorry, I hope the next few hours fly and you see a strong, healthy heartbeat soon!!

 

[Mrs. Charming]

DMickey- I'm glad your RCS was better this time around. I'm hoping for a better experience too!

dizluvah- If I had it to do all over again, I'd have asked to go to a high-risk OB. I wish I'd gotten better care with DD! I know it seems overwhelming at first and they probably could have come up with a better name other than "high risk". I had a hard time finally going to a Repro. Endocrinologist...such a big step from an OBGYN. I'm SO glad I did, I wouldn't have gotten pregnant if I didn't. It's just getting over that first initial anxiety.


WDWorBUST- I know exactly how you feel, I had my "Wednesday panic" because my weekly u/s's were on Thursdays. I was a wreck every week! I'd see the heartbeat at the appt, I'd relax until Tuesday, then Wednesday I'd get myself into a tizzy thinking something was wrong. Relax, you'll be OK.

I wish it was swimsuit weather here... I'm jealous of all this swimsuit talk!

I'm having a bit of gender anxiety, I'm afraid of having a boy. DH and I talked about it, and I'm a little less worried... but I don't want to give away all of DD's stuff, I'd seriously cry.

 

[irisbud]

WDWorbust: Everything is going to be fine. I totally understand how you feel, though. It does get better as time goes on, but even now it hasn't entirely gone away, at least for me. Hopefully it will for you. I promised myself after my MC that I would enjoy my next pregnancy (this one) and not worry about what might happen. That's easier said than done though.

Thanks for all of the swimsuit advice. I am thinking the long, flowy top would be much more comfortable for me, so I'll be looking for something like that.

We had an appt this morning, and they said all was well :. We were also able to schedule our big ultrasound for two weeks from today. I am so excited! The Dr said they could have seen the sex, but wanted to wait two more weeks to get really good views of the heart, etc.

 

[EmALee]

I use Aveeno body wash and lotion. With the body wash I rarely need the lotion. Can't help you on the stretch marks... I don't have them (At least not on my bump -- I have a bunch from that teenage growth spurt on my legs and b**bs). I've heard it's genetic and there isn't much you can do about it.

Thanks for the advice. I have the teenage growth spurt ones too. Same places...those aren't as noticable though. The ones on my belly are like angry pink scars, I hate them.

Okay girls - I go for my first ultrasound today to make sure everything is going the way it should. I am a nervous wreck....although I didn't find out until I thought I was 10 weeks the baby had stopped developing around this same time last year. I'm only 6w3d but we should be able to see a heartbeat according to my doctor's office. I think just seeing a heartbeat and everything measuring correctly will be a huge weight off my shoulders. The level of anxiety during pregnancy after a miscarriage is just WRONG! Now I just have to make it through another 2 1/2 hours. Did I mention I'm scared to death?

Good luck, I'm sure everything will go just fine...

 

[locolala]

Oh my gosh, if my daughter doesn't stop kicking my bladder.. I'ma go nuts! She is so crazy active right now, and I'm trying to nap, lol.

 

[WDWorBUST]

Good news....the baby is measuring right on and we saw a heartbeat. I go back again in 10 days.

 

[kpm76]

Okay girls - I go for my first ultrasound today to make sure everything is going the way it should. I am a nervous wreck....although I didn't find out until I thought I was 10 weeks the baby had stopped developing around this same time last year. I'm only 6w3d but we should be able to see a heartbeat according to my doctor's office. I think just seeing a heartbeat and everything measuring correctly will be a huge weight off my shoulders. The level of anxiety during pregnancy after a miscarriage is just WRONG! Now I just have to make it through another 2 1/2 hours. Did I mention I'm scared to death?

I know EXACTLY how you feel My second pregnancy ended in m/c and like you, we didn't find out until almost 10 weeks. It was devastating. I wish you all the best and peace of mind that all will be fine

 

[irisbud]

Good news....the baby is measuring right on and we saw a heartbeat. I go back again in 10 days.

Great news! I tried to add some fun dancing smilies to show my excitment for you, but it won't let me for some reason!

 

[Mrs. Charming]

Good news....the baby is measuring right on and we saw a heartbeat. I go back again in 10 days.

YAYYYYYYYY!!!

 

[Mrs. Charming]

Ughhhh I'm getting sickies today. I can't stop coughing and I have this annoying tickle in my throat. If I have a hard cough, I automatically puke. Fun! I have nothing I can take and it's killing me.
Being pregnant and sick is the worst!