Moms to be Part 4

[vettechick99]

Love that Parents Connect website - thanks!!

 

[Piecey]

Hey everyone! I know I've been MIA lately but I thought I'd check in.

DS will be 1 on Thursday (so insane to me!) and I'm starting to get all excited to have another little guy. I had PPD with him so we never cuddled or laid around together- he lived in his swing. I plan to spend lots of time cuddled up with Owen, though, and enjoy his time as a baby. I didn't realize how impossible it is to cuddle once they get moving-- Lucas never stops going!!

I took my glucose test today. That was fun. Yucky! Luckily my OB just gave me the drink @ my last appointment along with the lab slips so I got to drink the stuff here at home and head to the hospital for my blood draw about 15 minutes early. Much better than waiting around all day.

Question- if you know you're going in for a RCS @ 39 weeks, what do you tell people when they ask when you're due? I'm due 8/31 but 39 weeks is 8/24. Just curious what you all tell people.

 

[Nette]

Question- if you know you're going in for a RCS @ 39 weeks, what do you tell people when they ask when you're due? I'm due 8/31 but 39 weeks is 8/24. Just curious what you all tell people.

I've been saying, "Well the c-section is scheduled for July 6".

You guys are amazing me with all your nursery progress. I still have yet to put the crib together, though, we did get it down from the attic yesterday. I hope the screws are not MIA. I've still got a bunch of furniture in the baby's room that needs to get moved too. And as stressed as I am about it, I just keep the door shut and try not to think about it.

I'm HUGE. My doctor actually said "Well if you feel big, it's because you are"... Nice. He followed that with "I'm glad you're doing the c-section" OMG. I'm so miserable that I really hope I go into labor a week or so early.

I also got word that a friend wants to do a baby sprinkle (tiny shower) so she sent out evites and all that, and NO one is replying. I don't know whether to feel ridiculous or offended. I had really mixed feelings about letting her do it in the first place and perhaps I should have gone the other way. I still haven't even bought a car seat. I did pick one out though, so I suppose DH could go buy it right away if something were to happen.

Ok, enough ramblings of the crazy pregnant lady.

 

[Piecey]

Eh, we have nothing happening in our nursery. I don't even have a crib yet... or a mattress. I have an 18gallon Rubbermaid tote full of stuff in the guest bedroom that sums up my nursery. lol.

I would love to see pictures of others progress, though! I love pictures!

 

[Temair]

I say I'm due Sept 22nd, but scheduled for Sept 16th. I track my weeks by my due date, but know I'll have baby at 39 weeks 1 day.

 

[vettechick99]

My doc says I can't schedule the CS for a few more weeks, but I've already decided I want the date Thursday, Aug. 12. That will put me at 38w5d. I hope he is ok with that. DD was Thursday, Apr. 12 and it worked for us, so let's keep the Thursday the 12ths going. I'd be ok with Sat, Aug. 14 too (I like even numbers) but not that Friday (the 13th ).

 

[WDWorBUST]

I just stick with my due date. I won't be scheduling my C-section for quite some time still....but I know my doctor does her scheduled C-sections on Mondays and Fridays and my due date is 11/15 or 11/16 (I really don't know which one they have me down as officially) so 39 weeks would be 11/8 a Monday and the Friday before that 11/5 - which is what I'm planning on because Friday would be easier for DH...not sure how much time we plan on him taking off at this point, but that way he'd have the weekend for sure. I really would rather go into labor on my own so I know it's time.....but am okay with scheduling. My water broke at 38 weeks with DD so there's really no telling.

So those of you who have smaller houses....how do you plan on adapting to baby? (Especially if this is #2?) Our house is splitting at the seams as is....right now the thought of adding baby stuff to it is just absolutely overwhelming! I was cleaning on the warzone - otherwise known as DD's room - and the thought of putting a crib, much less another bed in there just seems impossible.

 

[Leger13]

Ladies I need some advice on the nursery. We have chosen to go with the Disney Theme and paint the walls off white and add murals. The bedding is red with dark gray mickey heads all over it. I used the same fabric to make my nursing cover. The playpen will be the mickey in the house pattern. Anyway I've had 2 thoughts on the murals. 1 being paint the main icons for Disney World. The mk castle, epcot ball, ak tree of life and dhs hat. 2 being the different mickey characters either individually or in a group. Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto, etc. I plan on using pictures I have or found online and using a projector, project them on the wall and then color them in. So which should I go with? Any other ideas for murals?

I think your ideas sound great and I think it's gonna be a fantastic nursery! Can't wait to see pictures of the finished product!

I've been saying, "Well the c-section is scheduled for July 6".

You guys are amazing me with all your nursery progress. I still have yet to put the crib together, though, we did get it down from the attic yesterday. I hope the screws are not MIA. I've still got a bunch of furniture in the baby's room that needs to get moved too. And as stressed as I am about it, I just keep the door shut and try not to think about it.

I'm HUGE. My doctor actually said "Well if you feel big, it's because you are"... Nice. He followed that with "I'm glad you're doing the c-section" OMG. I'm so miserable that I really hope I go into labor a week or so early.

I also got word that a friend wants to do a baby sprinkle (tiny shower) so she sent out evites and all that, and NO one is replying. I don't know whether to feel ridiculous or offended. I had really mixed feelings about letting her do it in the first place and perhaps I should have gone the other way. I still haven't even bought a car seat. I did pick one out though, so I suppose DH could go buy it right away if something were to happen.

Ok, enough ramblings of the crazy pregnant lady.

Ugh! It seems some dr's are kind of insensitive with how they put things late in pregnancy. Geez. I'm sorry you're so uncomfortable. Hopefully the baby comes on it's own and gives you some relief!

And major bummer on the baby sprinkle and no one responding. I think that if it weren't for family I probably wouldn't have anyone coming to my baby shower either so don't feel bad. Hopefully ppl will get off their patooties and respond and come so you don't feel so bad about it any more.

To all ~ thanks so much for making me feel more welcomed here! It's not that I had any ill will towards any of you, I just felt like I didn't have much to contribute LOL.

 

[kpm76]

At my appt last week, the Dr was measuring me and he said "still growing." I really like him, but he's kind of socially awkward so this comment didn't surprise me but I was so tempted to say "isn't that the norm when you're pregnant?"

I'm due 8/22 but I am hoping to have the baby on 8/9/10....hahaha.....actually, aside from the numeric significance, it is my grandfather's birthday and he passed away several years ago so it would be nice......

 

[Leger13]

Oh and may I add that I also have a small house. I have just barely enough room on my side of the bed for a small bassinet and the baby room has the crib and changing table in it already and it takes a lot of room. I still have a dresser and a rocking chair to add to the room once we get it and I know that room is gonna have little to no room in it at all after that. Our downstairs is also over run by our furniture and dog pins/toys so I have no idea where I'm gonna put the swing and a p n p down there. It's gonna be quite interesting to say the least

 

[leith78]

Ladies I need some advice on the nursery. We have chosen to go with the Disney Theme and paint the walls off white and add murals. The bedding is red with dark gray mickey heads all over it. I used the same fabric to make my nursing cover. The playpen will be the mickey in the house pattern. Anyway I've had 2 thoughts on the murals. 1 being paint the main icons for Disney World. The mk castle, epcot ball, ak tree of life and dhs hat. 2 being the different mickey characters either individually or in a group. Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto, etc. I plan on using pictures I have or found online and using a projector, project them on the wall and then color them in. So which should I go with? Any other ideas for murals?

What about putting all of the characters in front of the MK castle, or another WDW landmark? Please post pics when you decide what to do and get the nursery finished. Since I have absolutely no artistic ability, I have to live vicariously through others!

I warn you, this is long, and not completely pregnancy related. I’m just a little shocked and need to’ talk’ this out.

I hope this turns out to be a blessing in disguise for you and your family. Like you said, at least they told you now, and not wait until the day before your scheduled return. It sounds like you'll be able to spend more time with your little girl.

I'm HUGE. My doctor actually said "Well if you feel big, it's because you are"... Nice. He followed that with "I'm glad you're doing the c-section" OMG. I'm so miserable that I really hope I go into labor a week or so early.

I also got word that a friend wants to do a baby sprinkle (tiny shower) so she sent out evites and all that, and NO one is replying. I don't know whether to feel ridiculous or offended. I had really mixed feelings about letting her do it in the first place and perhaps I should have gone the other way. I still haven't even bought a car seat. I did pick one out though, so I suppose DH could go buy it right away if something were to happen.

Ok, enough ramblings of the crazy pregnant lady.

I hear you on the "huge" thing. Just think....you've only got about 4 weeks left!

Sorry to hear about the lack of responses on the evite. Sometimes when things like that come by way of an email, it doesn't seem as formal, so it feels like people don't always think they need to respond....even if it asks for RSVP. Maybe your friend could make some phone calls, or send out a follow up email?

 

[TSRE]

Those sound fantastic!! I would love a room with the icons in it....but would probably go with the characters for baby's room.

I had considered changing DD's room to an "underwater" theme focusing on the Little Mermaid for her and then I could also have Nemo characters so it could really work for a girl/boy room since they will eventually be sharing. However, I think we might actually get our new house built before they really end up together and I think the idea was a little ambitious for me anyway

That room sounds really cute - but, yeah, a lot of work. Great idea for a combined room, though.

Aww, sorry your little one wasn't cooperative. Do you plan to try again to find out the gender or keep it a surprise?

Definitely want to find out - I'm not good at waiting! I have an u/s at every appt., so this baby is going to have to work hard to keep it a secret

I warn you, this is long, and not completely pregnancy related. I’m just a little shocked and need to’ talk’ this out.

In February my company announced drastic changes in the department I work in. They would be taking about 50 senior-level salaried positions and replacing them with junior level hourly positions. They would be layering in about 6 people to supervise and be the ‘go to’ people for the new people. These 6 people would stay at their same salary, but receive a different title and travel. So about a month later, I interviewed for one of these 6 positions and about two weeks after that I was told that the job was pretty much mine, and then I had to go out on bed rest (which obviously wasn’t something that I had planned on).

Today I got a phone call from my company’s central office and they’ve decided to go in a different direction and my last day of employment will be July 28, one day after my short term disability ends. They didn’t exactly tell me what the direction they were going with, but I get the feeling it’s the opposite of the pregnant woman who had to go out on leave 6 weeks early.

I had been contemplating giving my notice either before or after returning to work, but I hadn’t made up my mind, and I am grateful that the company told me now rather than waiting till right before I was scheduled to return, but I have a really icky feeling about this whole thing.

The good news is that I should have plenty to keep me busy since I won’t be working and it will be nice not to have the stress of my job. Both my husband and I really think this is all for the best, but I still have a slightly unsettled feeling.

I can understand the unsettled feeling. It sounds like the bedrest had something to do with it. But I agree with the other posters that it is a blessing in disguise.

I can't wait until we have the nursery as put together as yours sounds! Congrats. I am thinking of getting a plain old wood rocking chair (like from the cracker barrell) and just using pillows or cushions for it - I'm frugal and can get that rocker for $140 and whatever it will cost for cushions - the glider I like is huge $$$$ - DH is a big man and we are looking at the grande by Shermag and they want $500 - yikes

If anyone wants to post nursery pics I'd love to see them and maybe it will inspire me to get cracking

I didn't have a rocker with either baby before, and it was fine. I think the wooden one would work. I always found the couch more comfortable, anyway. Borrowed a rocker for a while but gave it back bc I wanted the space more!

My doc says I can't schedule the CS for a few more weeks, but I've already decided I want the date Thursday, Aug. 12. That will put me at 38w5d. I hope he is ok with that. DD was Thursday, Apr. 12 and it worked for us, so let's keep the Thursday the 12ths going. I'd be ok with Sat, Aug. 14 too (I like even numbers) but not that Friday (the 13th ).

Your DD has the same birthday as my DH It's the day the Civil War began and the day FDR died - sorry, I'm a nerd about history. I would want to skip the 13th, too!

 

[Pollito916]

Today I got a phone call from my company’s central office and they’ve decided to go in a different direction and my last day of employment will be July 28, one day after my short term disability ends. They didn’t exactly tell me what the direction they were going with, but I get the feeling it’s the opposite of the pregnant woman who had to go out on leave 6 weeks early.

I had been contemplating giving my notice either before or after returning to work, but I hadn’t made up my mind, and I am grateful that the company told me now rather than waiting till right before I was scheduled to return, but I have a really icky feeling about this whole thing.

The good news is that I should have plenty to keep me busy since I won’t be working and it will be nice not to have the stress of my job. Both my husband and I really think this is all for the best, but I still have a slightly unsettled feeling.

Sorry you got the news and I understand why you're feeling unsettled, but I think you're right that it's for the best.

I had an appt today with my reg. OB (high risk OB appt tomorrow) and she dropped a bomb about beginning week 32 I will have to come in twice per week for NST

Wow, that is a lot of extra appointments!

Question- if you know you're going in for a RCS @ 39 weeks, what do you tell people when they ask when you're due? I'm due 8/31 but 39 weeks is 8/24. Just curious what you all tell people.

It really depends on how well I know the person. Strangers and co-workers I am not close with get a response of either "September" or "end of September". That seems to satisfy most people that I'm not close to. Family and friends mostly know the situation by now.

I'm HUGE. My doctor actually said "Well if you feel big, it's because you are"... Nice. He followed that with "I'm glad you're doing the c-section" OMG. I'm so miserable that I really hope I go into labor a week or so early.

I also got word that a friend wants to do a baby sprinkle (tiny shower) so she sent out evites and all that, and NO one is replying. I don't know whether to feel ridiculous or offended. I had really mixed feelings about letting her do it in the first place and perhaps I should have gone the other way. I still haven't even bought a car seat. I did pick one out though, so I suppose DH could go buy it right away if something were to happen.

Nice doctor Sorry nobody has responded to the evites yet, how long ago were they sent out? If it was just late last week, a lot of people may not have been checking e-mail over the holiday weekend and may start getting back soon.

My doc says I can't schedule the CS for a few more weeks, but I've already decided I want the date Thursday, Aug. 12. That will put me at 38w5d. I hope he is ok with that. DD was Thursday, Apr. 12 and it worked for us, so let's keep the Thursday the 12ths going. I'd be ok with Sat, Aug. 14 too (I like even numbers) but not that Friday (the 13th ).

Yikes, I would avoid Friday the 13th too! I'm usually not superstitious, but why test it!

Definitely want to find out - I'm not good at waiting! I have an u/s at every appt., so this baby is going to have to work hard to keep it a secret

Lucky! I'm so jealous!

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Most of you on here know that at our big u/s the tech said "probably girl." She gave us two shots between the legs and there is definitely nothing there in either of them, but also no clear shot of the "3 lines". So I have been thinking more and more about getting a 3D u/s. It runs about $100 in my area, but I kind of feel like I want the reassurance before we start painting, you know what I mean? I've already started buying cute girl clothes and toys and even a bedding set online, but all of that is returnable. DH would be really annoyed if I ask him to paint the nursery twice. Am I crazy for wanting to spend the $100 when we are already pretty sure it's a girl? Also my sister works at one of the hospitals my OB delivers at, so she asked him and he told her girl. He probably wouldn't say that if he wasn't sure, right? I think I'm just another crazy preggo right now.

 

[Dannielle_1]

Hi everyone! I want to join in in the Mom's to be Club!!!
(I've been reading here for the past few months - basically since week 6/7 - I'm coming up on 17 weeks.)

I'm Dannielle, just turned 35, and my 2nd one is due on Nov. 13.
My oldest, DS is 4, turns 5 in Dec. So the two kiddos will be basically 5 years apart.

So far so good for me. Thankfully I really didn't have any early pregnancy issues and the "Nugget" (our current name) is now officially infringing upon my pant space. I guess I'm going to have to go dig out my maternity clothes in the next week or so.

DS is super excited about being a big brother and will make very loving/thoughtful comments about the coming baby so I have hope that the transition from an only to a sibling will go well. (Just a few examples: he's very concerned about the baby having a carseat - I told we have plenty of time, it doesn't need to be in the car quite yet, and he wants to save a golf club he outgrew for his baby brother or baby sister.)

DS is hoping for a sister, DH wants a boy, DMIL thinks its a boy, DMom thinks its a girl, and me? I have NO IDEA. I never have feelings about those things, plus I don't really have a pull one way or the other for what I want. Boy - I know what I'm getting, have lots of stuff. Girl - Something different - which would be good too (plus we're more set on a girls name ) We have given DS the lowdown that we don't get to pick and we get what we get, and he is very good when mentioning things that he says brother or sister, so he seems to get it.

So that's my basic intro. I'll add to the conversation in the next post.

 

[Dannielle_1]

dizluvah - I'll join you in the older crowd here at 35. Don't really feel that old, but I am I guess for pregnancy purposes. The doctors told me the extra warning stuff, offered the extra tests, etc. etc. But overall so far it doesn't seem that different from my first pregnancy (at 30).

And I love the name you picked for your girl

 

[Dannielle_1]

I know what I'm doing in regards to the nursery and room arrangements, its just the matter of doing them.

DS's room hasn't really changed since he was born but for the addition of STUFF. He's still in his convertible crib/toddler bed so that will revert back to the crib for the baby (with a brand new mattress - DS has beat his up). And the baby is going to get that room. The room is painted yellow above the chair rail & blue below. Currently it has Pinocchio decorations and the curtains/valances are striped with primary colors, but not overbearing.

Here's one of the few pics I could find of the colors. DS is about 7months here. He was so tiny compared to the now 4 year old I have.

So if the baby is a boy, he'll get the room as is (minus DS's stuff). If the baby is a girl, I'll remove the Pinocchio accessories and replace with Alice in Wonderland. (A poster, a print & puzzle - glued together and framed, a few figures and some books which are displayed).

DS will move into our Disney Guest Room, but it will be completely cleared out, repainted and redecorated. The only thing that is staying is the full bed. This room desperately needs a new window and carpet. We're going to replace the other carpet on that level at the same time as well (so the Living Room, DS room, Baby's Room & Hallway).

The one thing I'm not sure on is what direction we are going to go with son's room. I'm looking for a bedding set first to determine where to go from there. I'm looking for something with out characters or things (no sports/trucks/dinosaurs etc...) and wasn't hoping that it wouldn't be a solid color. It is very difficult to find something that meets these criteria for a boy, but lots of options for girls (pinks, purples and flowers are everywhere.)

So my goal in the next week is to get a window guy out and to start figuring out what to do with my Disney stuff. I don't want to get rid of it, but it will no longer have a room of its own.

 

[vettechick99]

Most of you on here know that at our big u/s the tech said "probably girl." She gave us two shots between the legs and there is definitely nothing there in either of them, but also no clear shot of the "3 lines". So I have been thinking more and more about getting a 3D u/s. It runs about $100 in my area, but I kind of feel like I want the reassurance before we start painting, you know what I mean? I've already started buying cute girl clothes and toys and even a bedding set online, but all of that is returnable. DH would be really annoyed if I ask him to paint the nursery twice. Am I crazy for wanting to spend the $100 when we are already pretty sure it's a girl? Also my sister works at one of the hospitals my OB delivers at, so she asked him and he told her girl. He probably wouldn't say that if he wasn't sure, right? I think I'm just another crazy preggo right now.

Our tech said the same thing! She never saw a boy parts, but never saw girl parts either. I wouldn't feel bad about springing for the 3-D. $100 is dinner at a nice restaurant!

Hi everyone! I want to join in in the Mom's to be Club!!!
(I've been reading here for the past few months - basically since week 6/7 - I'm coming up on 17 weeks.)

I'm Dannielle, just turned 35, and my 2nd one is due on Nov. 13.
My oldest, DS is 4, turns 5 in Dec. So the two kiddos will be basically 5 years apart.

So far so good for me. Thankfully I really didn't have any early pregnancy issues and the "Nugget" (our current name) is now officially infringing upon my pant space. I guess I'm going to have to go dig out my maternity clothes in the next week or so.

DS is super excited about being a big brother and will make very loving/thoughtful comments about the coming baby so I have hope that the transition from an only to a sibling will go well. (Just a few examples: he's very concerned about the baby having a carseat - I told we have plenty of time, it doesn't need to be in the car quite yet, and he wants to save a golf club he outgrew for his baby brother or baby sister.)

DS is hoping for a sister, DH wants a boy, DMIL thinks its a boy, DMom thinks its a girl, and me? I have NO IDEA. I never have feelings about those things, plus I don't really have a pull one way or the other for what I want. Boy - I know what I'm getting, have lots of stuff. Girl - Something different - which would be good too (plus we're more set on a girls name ) We have given DS the lowdown that we don't get to pick and we get what we get, and he is very good when mentioning things that he says brother or sister, so he seems to get it.

So that's my basic intro. I'll add to the conversation in the next post.

Welcome Dannielle!

 

[dizluvah]

Welcome Dannielle!

Thanks for posting the pic of your nursery colors - I love the two tones together.

Sounds like your son will be a great big brother!!!

 

[Nette]

So those of you who have smaller houses....how do you plan on adapting to baby? (Especially if this is #2?)

Our house isn't huge. It's about 1700 sq ft (no basement!) and probably 200 of that is the loft. We *do* have 3 bdrms and 2 baths, so I'm not as squished as some of you, but I have to give up my sewing room for the baby. Well, "give up" in the sense that the sewing table and some of my supplies will still be in there... I bought a recliner/rocker for the room and it's HUGE... I have no idea where I'm going to put everything. Hopefully we'll get the room put together somewhat this weekend... At least the crib up and the extra furniture out.

At my appt last week, the Dr was measuring me and he said "still growing." I really like him, but he's kind of socially awkward so this comment didn't surprise me but I was so tempted to say "isn't that the norm when you're pregnant?"

I'm due 8/22 but I am hoping to have the baby on 8/9/10....hahaha.....actually, aside from the numeric significance, it is my grandfather's birthday and he passed away several years ago so it would be nice......

My Dr. is really a great guy. But he is a guy. so I think he just sticks his foot in his mouth sometimes.

And 8/9 is my brother's birthday.

Hi everyone! I want to join in in the Mom's to be Club!!!

Welcome!

 

[irisbud]

Nette: Maybe some people just haven't bothered to respond? We had a small wedding, but only one person bothered to RSVP either way. I think people just don't think they have to for some reason. If I have a shower, it will be really small too. Sorry you are so uncomfortable.

Pollito: If having the 3D ultrasound would make you feel better I would go for it. I too have been less nervous since I can feel this little guy moving all the time now!

LaurenLC: I think your job situation sounds like a blessing in disguise. If they have terminated or layed you off, you should also be able to collect unemployment, correct? If you had self-terminated you wouldn't be able to do that (at least in MO, maybe in your state it is different).

Last night was a bad, bad sleeping night. First I woke up coughing, hard, for no real reason. Then a big thunderstorm rolled through that the bulldog puppy though he had to "guard" me from. Then the baby decided it was time to roll around and kick me for almost three hours straight. Then the air conditioner (window unit) came on and the front plate was rattling...augh! I hope I don't fall asleep at work today!

Have a great day everyone!