New "Mom's to Be" Thread!

[Mickey Fliers]

Welcome Donna!!

Hotveggy - I am trying to remember when I started to show this time. This is my 4th and I know that I was in most of my own clothes (except jeans)until 16 weeks. To anyone else, I probably just looked bloated, not pregnant. I am normally a size 4. I did feel like one day I just all of a sudden "popped". Hope that helps.

So, today I have another appt. 38 weeks now and I am going to discuss my options for an induction next week. My last baby was 9lbs.3ozs at 39 weeks. Of course, I gained 60 lbs. last time and I haven't even hit 30 this time. So, wish me luck!

 

[ADAMANDLISA]

Donna

Mickey Fliers ….. due September 3 ….. It’s a girl!
MomNeedsVacay ….. due September 8 ….. It’s a boy!
frtchr ... due September 11 ... It's a surprise!
DVCsince02 ….. due September 17 ….. It’s a boy!
k_reile ... due September 25 ... It's a boy!
Dr.Girlfriend ... due October 5 ... It's a boy!
HelenePA ….. due October 6 ….. It’s a boy!
basketrn ... due October? ... It's a surprise!
SarahandMike ... due October 17 ... It's a surprise!
shmoogrrrl ….. due October 18 ….. It’s a surprise!
kitten818 ….. due October 22 ….. It’s a boy!
starwatcher ….. due October 26 ….. It’s a girl!
Bekkiz ... due November 26 ... It's a boy! AND It's a boy!
JB111107 ... due December 12 ... It's a boy!
trmcguire ... due December 20 ... It's a boy!
DISNEYmooner2008 ... due January 2 ... It's a girl!
jenrose66 ... due January 3 ... It's a surprise!
ADAMANDLISA ... due January 28 ... It's a surprise!
bkreitzel ... due January 30 ... It's a girl!
truedisneyfan ... due February 1 ... It's a surprise!
Fishbone† ... due February 15 ... It's a surprise!
Laura ... due February 19 ... It's a surprise!
PatricenPete ... due March 5 ... It's a surprise!
hotveggy ... due March 11 ... It's a surprise!
FormerCastMbr ... due March 16th .. It's a surprise!
Marshay ... due March 22 ... It's a surprise!
TrueEeyore ... due April 5 ... It's a surprise!​

 

[ADAMANDLISA]

I know this is different for everyone but just wanted to get an idea. I am only 11 weeks and a few people have already made mention of my "belly." i really haven't gained any weight yet- actually i am still about 2lbs down from my pre-pregnancy weight. it kinda just looks like i had a few too many cheese burgers lately (even though i don't eat meat!)

how about everyone else?

I feel like I've been "showing" the entire time, I've been so bloated. Just in the last week or two, I feel like I really look pregnant and not just stomach chubbs! I've been wearing maternity shorts for a while...couldn't stand the pressure on my belly this time. Oh, and I've already gained like 13 lbs ! MickeyFliers, I envy you. I was a size 4 before I got married. Then I quit smoking and packed on the pounds. With both boys, I lost all the baby weight and a little of the smoking weight. But I feel like it comes on easier each time (and is harder coming off!). I'm afraid of how much weight I'm going to gain at WDW, but I won't be crying about it! Dole Whip Floats, here I come!!!

 

[Mickey Fliers]

Oh, I went to WDW when I was 10 weeks (this pregnancy) and had gained 5 lbs. when I came back. My weight has been crazy this time around. Some weeks I lose, some I stay the same and then in one week I will gain like 3 lbs. Who the heck knows?? I haven't ever had any trouble getting the weight off, so I am hoping to continue that trend.

 

[tink2020]

DVC, my girls were approximated at over 6.5 pounds each about 3 days before they were born, and they just barely made 5 pounds. Especially this late in the game when it's hard to get accurate measurements, the ultrasound estimates are often WAY off!


As for showing, I have to agree with previous posters.... from weeks 12 or so until about 16, I just looked a bit pudgy.


We LOVED our 3D ultrasound. It cost us about $300, but we also got 2 DVDs, 8 prints, a full 35 minute session (instead of 20 or so), online hosting, etc. I think the basic package is something like $200.

Here are 2 of our pictures (one of each girl), the rest can be found here -- there are some very fun ones!

I haven't gotten around to posting side-by-side photos, but they girls look JUST like these pictures, even though we had ours done at about 28 weeks (recommended for twins due to space issues). Have a great time with yours!!!

 

[frtchr]

Maybe we're odd, but the 4D ultrasound totally freaked us out! We had one with our first child, but we didn't know it was going to be the fancy kind. When the image came up on the screen, we were both pretty startled to say the least. LOL

I have a 37 week ultrasound tomorrow. I'm eager to see my little one!

 

[Jrabbit910]

HI Everybody...

Just came across this thread and so far I am half way thru it... Congrats to all the new & preggo moms... Add me to the list!

My name is Jessi, Im 32 years old & I am 36 weeks pregnant.. This is going to be my second child. My first baby just turned 18 months. I was originally given a due date of Sept 21st but on my recent dr.s appt they told me they are moving the date up a week (Sept 14). They claim its a boy but I could swear I was having a girl as this pregnancy is totally different then my first baby and for almost the whole pregnancy I have been sick... Sickness aside we are super excited & cant wait for number 2... We are truley blessed.

 

[DVCsince02]

Welcome Donna and Jessi!!!

 

[k_reile]

we finally get to put our nursery together this weekend after we go pickup our furniture this weekend. It had been on back order and I was really afraid it was not going to be done when the baby arrived but looks like we will just make it.
My baby has too been measuring big and the doctor wants to do another ultrasound later on to see his size. He most likely will be a big baby because all of DH family is very tall.

 

[ADAMANDLISA]

Jessi



Mickey Fliers ….. due September 3 ….. It’s a girl!
MomNeedsVacay ….. due September 8 ….. It’s a boy!
frtchr ... due September 11 ... It's a surprise!
Jrabbit910 ... due September 14 ... It's a boy!
DVCsince02 ….. due September 17 ….. It’s a boy!
k_reile ... due September 25 ... It's a boy!
Dr.Girlfriend ... due October 5 ... It's a boy!
HelenePA ….. due October 6 ….. It’s a boy!
basketrn ... due October? ... It's a surprise!
SarahandMike ... due October 17 ... It's a surprise!
shmoogrrrl ….. due October 18 ….. It’s a surprise!
kitten818 ….. due October 22 ….. It’s a boy!
starwatcher ….. due October 26 ….. It’s a girl!
Bekkiz ... due November 26 ... It's a boy! AND It's a boy!
JB111107 ... due December 12 ... It's a boy!
trmcguire ... due December 20 ... It's a boy!
DISNEYmooner2008 ... due January 2 ... It's a girl!
jenrose66 ... due January 3 ... It's a surprise!
ADAMANDLISA ... due January 28 ... It's a surprise!
bkreitzel ... due January 30 ... It's a girl!
truedisneyfan ... due February 1 ... It's a surprise!
Fishbone† ... due February 15 ... It's a surprise!
Laura ... due February 19 ... It's a surprise!
PatricenPete ... due March 5 ... It's a surprise!
hotveggy ... due March 11 ... It's a surprise!
FormerCastMbr ... due March 16th .. It's a surprise!
Marshay ... due March 22 ... It's a surprise!
TrueEeyore ... due April 5 ... It's a surprise!​

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Good Morning Everyone!!! Thank you so much for the warm welcome!

Things went OK at the Maternal Fetal Specialist yesterday. She wants to monitor me very closely since I am taking thyroid meds and they can pass the placenta. That means alot more blood work and seeing her, the OB and the Endocrinologist throughout my pregnancy. Wow, all eyes are on me I guess!

I also had a stat blood test done to see my progesterone levels...they were on the low side but seem to have jumped up a bit so that will be monitored too.

I am feeling very good. The morning sickness has subsided a bit. My OB told me to take a little extra B6 to help so I am not sure if that is working or its just at the end of M.S.

As far as weight gain and showing, I think I have gained a bit too much so far and need to start watching better...everything is getting tight. The OB only wants me to gain 18#s cuz I am a little chubby and had a 9#er with my first son.

I hope all of you that were feeling a bit under the weather are feeling better...I am really excited too for the Mommy's that are almost ready to give birth...how exciting!!!

Thanks again for the warm welcome!

Hey, Lauren!! Best of luck with your upcoming appt. You and I are similar -- 2nd baby, miscarriage, 38 yrs old, due in March. I go to my first OB appt (previous has been fertility doc) tomorrow.

I look forward to following pregnancies with everyone here, but esp the March babies!

OB Doc says all is good. I can choose to do VBAC or c-section...my choice. So I need to do some research on this.

Hi! Glad things went well yesterday! Your baby is beautiful!

I'm Donna. I am 16 weeks pregnant and due Feb 1. We have 2 kids DS is 4 and DD is 21 months. We find out what the baby is Sept 10 right before our Disney trip.

HI Everybody...

Just came across this thread and so far I am half way thru it... Congrats to all the new & preggo moms... Add me to the list!

Welcome Donna and Jessi!

 

[Jrabbit910]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome...

I have a quick question for all.... What do you use for your stretch marks?!?!?!? For my first pregnancy I hardly had any (not even noticeable) now I noticed every time I get out of the shower there is one that just seems to be getting bigger!!!
TIA!

 

[Mickey Fliers]

Went to the doc for my 38 week visit yesterday. I am 2-3 cm and unless she decides to make an appearance before then, they are going to induce me......




Next FRIDAY!!!!!!

My last son was induced at 39 weeks and was 9 lb. 3 oz.

 

[ADAMANDLISA]

Went to the doc for my 38 week visit yesterday. I am 2-3 cm and unless she decides to make an appearance before then, they are going to induce me......




Next FRIDAY!!!!!!

My last son was induced at 39 weeks and was 9 lb. 3 oz.

Ooohh! I hope she comes earlier. I will be on the plane on Friday. In fact, tell her to come on Thursday...that's my Birthday...I don't mind sharing it! Congrats on 2-3 cm btw. Always a relief to get a good head start!

 

[PatricenPete]

FormrCastMbr - what thyroid medication are you on, if you don't mind me asking? I've been on synthroid since 2000 and have had no problems with any of my pregnancies. The worst problem that I had was with the epidural - apparently, if you have take thyroid medication, your tissues can harden a bit making it harder to find the right place for the epidural. It took 2 anesthesiologists more than 35 minutes of trying before I ended up being put to sleep for my c-section with my daughter!!!!!!! I plan on skipping the trying part and just being put to sleep with this baby. My doctor was able to get in and get the baby out in FIVE MINUTES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had my 12 week check up and my due date has been changed to February 26th!!!!!!! I am actually more like 13 weeks!

 

[ADAMANDLISA]

Mickey Fliers ….. due September 3 ….. It’s a girl!
MomNeedsVacay ….. due September 8 ….. It’s a boy!
frtchr ... due September 11 ... It's a surprise!
Jrabbit910 ... due September 14 ... It's a boy!
DVCsince02 ….. due September 17 ….. It’s a boy!
k_reile ... due September 25 ... It's a boy!
Dr.Girlfriend ... due October 5 ... It's a boy!
HelenePA ….. due October 6 ….. It’s a boy!
basketrn ... due October? ... It's a surprise!
SarahandMike ... due October 17 ... It's a surprise!
shmoogrrrl ….. due October 18 ….. It’s a surprise!
kitten818 ….. due October 22 ….. It’s a boy!
starwatcher ….. due October 26 ….. It’s a girl!
Bekkiz ... due November 26 ... It's a boy! AND It's a boy!
JB111107 ... due December 12 ... It's a boy!
trmcguire ... due December 20 ... It's a boy!
DISNEYmooner2008 ... due January 2 ... It's a girl!
jenrose66 ... due January 3 ... It's a surprise!
ADAMANDLISA ... due January 28 ... It's a surprise!
bkreitzel ... due January 30 ... It's a girl!
truedisneyfan ... due February 1 ... It's a surprise!
Fishbone† ... due February 15 ... It's a surprise!
Laura ... due February 19 ... It's a surprise!
PatricenPete ... due February 26 ... It's a surprise!
hotveggy ... due March 11 ... It's a surprise!
FormerCastMbr ... due March 16th .. It's a surprise!
Marshay ... due March 22 ... It's a surprise!
TrueEeyore ... due April 5 ... It's a surprise!​

 

[PatricenPete]

Have any of you ever made the decision to be surprised at the sex of your baby? I found out the sex in my last two pregnancies and now with this one, I want it to be a surprise, but DH wants to find out!

 

[bkreitzel]

We were surprised w/ our middle DD and it was really fun. I will say I was convinced she would be a boy b/c the whole pregnancy was different than the first.

DD2 has named this one...she is the only one that can come up w/ an name we agree on. Since DD1 named her Annabel, I guess its only fair....
So, we are probably naming DD3 Tessa Brianne.

As far as weight gain/showing...I was at a cooking class last night and someone asked me when my baby was due...it is embarassing to say January 29th when it's only August!!!! So, I guess that tells you I am REALLY showing already!

I was a size 4/6 before DD1, then I went to a 2. After DD2 I have stayed an 8. I will be the first to admit that I am NOT careful about what I eat and I don't exercise. My kids do not like the childwatch at the YMCA so that is my excuse

Congrats to all the new mommies!

 

[k_reile]

Have any of you ever made the decision to be surprised at the sex of your baby? I found out the sex in my last two pregnancies and now with this one, I want it to be a surprise, but DH wants to find out!

My SIL did this with her 3rd. She had a boy and a girl already and she had found out the sexes (Her DH did not want to know so she found out and had to keep it from him the whole time) But with the 3rd since they had one of each it did not matter. We all thought it was definitely a boy and so she had all of her boy clothes all washed. Had the baby...it was a girl...complete suprise! She had to call my MIL (who was watching the kids) to start getting out the girls clothes to wash...my MIL was quite suprised as well. She called me and told me Blair had been born and I was like...wait wasn't she supposed to be a boy??

 

[FormrCastMbr]

TGIF Everyone! I am a little bummed today; my son is going on a cruise with his father...needless to say, I'll miss him terribly...

I have a quick question for all.... What do you use for your stretch marks?!?!?!?
TIA!

I didn't even think of stretch marks this time around...I have so many from my first. This seems to be a good article:

http://www.surebaby.com/stretchmarks.php

Went to the doc for my 38 week visit yesterday. I am 2-3 cm and unless she decides to make an appearance before then, they are going to induce me......

Next FRIDAY!!!!!!

My last son was induced at 39 weeks and was 9 lb. 3 oz.

Great news!

FormrCastMbr - what thyroid medication are you on, if you don't mind me asking? I've been on synthroid since 2000 and have had no problems with any of my pregnancies. The worst problem that I had was with the epidural

I am taking PTU for Sub Clinical Hyperthyroidism. PTU is supposedly the safest drug out there for this. Due to it passing the placenta, the baby can be born with a temporary thyroid problem...but I believe its a 5% chance, which is good. Between all three doctors they are going to try and lower my dosage...Hyperthyroidism tends to get better later in pregnancy but the reduction of meds can also cause miscarriage. Oy!

I will have to check into the epidural problem that you had...did the doctors tell you of any side effects from synthroid?

I think I will also bypass nursing since it may be harmful as well. Did you nurse with your children?

Have any of you ever made the decision to be surprised at the sex of your baby? I found out the sex in my last two pregnancies and now with this one, I want it to be a surprise, but DH wants to find out!

With my son, it was a surprise...and I thought he was girl! It was such a nice surprise! I think with this one, we will find out...my husband wants to know.