_>•~*X*~July 2015 Mummies-to-be!!!~*X*~•<_

[KWarbee]

My OH was set on finding out in the beginning too, he really wanted to prepare himself, I think it must be a guy thing. I must have made a really good argument for why we shouldn't find out because he is determined not to find out now. Most people we speak to also love the idea of us not finding out xx

 

[BonzE]

I am team yellow and have waivered a little lately thinking hmm I'd love to know, but I know in my heart of hearts il be more disapointed giving in and finding out than I will just waiting until the end!!

Excited to hear what you girls are having though! Lacey's idea was a good one for those on the fence! I'm looking forward to my husband telling me we have a son or daughter in the delivery room! Always had it in my head it's be him to tell me the news! (I realise it may not pan out like that but I can dream!) x

 

[KWarbee]

Bonze, I have always imagined the same. I'd love my OH to tell us whether we've had a little boy or a little girl. I know it would be such an amazing moment to find out when baby is born.

I've just been thinking lately that I'd just love to know so I could say he/she and imagine them being here and what they might look like. I'm just so impatient xx

 

[Crawkay]

The only time I've thought I'd like to find out is when I've been looking at bedroom ideas. It'd be nice to make the room a bit more boyish/girly but sure that happens pretty quickly once they're born anway.

We put a deposit on a travel system today. Ended up having a change of heart and went for the Mamas and Papas Zoom. Couldn't believe it was only £299 for pram, carry cot and car seat. We went for the lime option, which is a bit misleading as it's more sort of mustardy yellow. I really like it though and OH much prefers it to the Cosatto, he was never too keen on all the patterns with that one. He was funny in the shop, had it up/down and in pieces about 3 times.

Since we saved so much I accidentally bought a £36 blanket to go with it, oops.x

 

[Crawkay]

Double post

 

[Loretta]

My bro and sil chose to know the second time. They even picked the name early so they could tell their DD who was coming to live with them. Made it a real person from the start, which I think helped.

We are team yellow, but we have had a chat about the scan and I told him there was a chance that I might be able to tell gender looking at the scan. OH said if I can tell, not to tell him. He doesn't want to know. Makes me want to not be able to tell, as that's a loooooong secret to keep!

Our scan is 20 Feb, so that'll be a popular day on here.

Today, bump has started to appear. It's funny how I've read about people saying 'one day I just popped' and I couldn't imagine that. Yesterday I just looked chubby, today there's definite difference. Will see how it looks tomorrow!

 

[AnotherYou]

I'm so impressed with your dedication to staying team yellow, all those who are - I don't think I could do it! Mainly for it being nice to be able to say he/she instead of "it" or "he or she"... But then I guess I could always give bump a name to be going on with! Mainly though, and it does seem sad - my OH would love to have a girl, and I just couldn't bear if we waited for there even to be the chance of him feeling in any way disappointed if baby was born a boy. At least finding out early, if it is a boy he'll then have lots of time to think of all the reasons why a boy is, in fact, awesome!

Just posted my first bump pic in the bumpy pics thread, whee! Convincing myself it's starting to look bump shaped and not just fat, lol.. Xx

 

[roxyroo]

I stayed team yellow with my first and the surprise was so amazing to find out she was a girl, I had a water birth and I was the first one to see what she was, so staying team yellow again this time. It's bloody hard work but worth it I reckon x

 

[Angela2612]

I take my hat off to the ladies staying team yellow, not sure i would be able to.

Today i had an email from bounty and they had the pink lining bags with 36% off i couldn't help myself ive heard good things about them so im going to give it a whirl and im hoping its going to be big enough for a baby and a toddler lol
Had a look in asda at the baby event I so want to buy but need to wait till the 20week scan

How are you ladies doing ??
ive ate my weight in fruit crisps and chocolate i feel so bad but im so hungry.

 

[twinkletoes220]

Awake...

Is this natures way of preparing me? It sucks. I woke up with heart palpitations dreaming about my boss. I got so angry and upset in my dream that it woke me up in a sweaty mess!! I woke up convinced that I had to resign. Haha. Struggled to get back to sleep since!

Starting to get a little pain in my tummy in my pubic area. I'm putting it down to stretching down there!!

 

[Lola1]

Morning everyone. Hope you're all having a good week! Looks like lots of shopping has been happening- exciting! We haven't bought much yet but we're in the process of moving so will probs wait until we're in the new house for the bigger stuff. Can't wait for a baby shopping spree! Seems like quite a few of us are moving house too, must be the nesting!

BonzE- with the slings we've been looking at the Boba 4G. A bit more structured and can get lots of different patterns and it has really good reviews. My OH really likes the look of it.

I've been looking at changing bags too Angela. The pink lining ones look lovely! I really like the look of some of the pacapods too.

I'm literally an emotional wreck at the moment! Crying all the time, worrying about anything and everything and being soooo irritable with OH. I'm a nightmare! Been having sleep issues too Twinkletoes, it's very strange! Hope you're not too tired today Xxx

 

[BonzE]

Morning! Thanks for the sling recommendation il have a look!

Purchased our monitor...£60 down from £100! Hubby did lots of research and felt it was the one to have...angelcare with motion pad; he's happy!

Sleep...haven't slept properly since falling pregnant and it's worse now, defo natures way of preparing!

Keep sneaking into tri one seeing if there's and October mummies thread yet! Love being past the scary stage!!

Hope you're all ok? Xx

 

[claire2602]

Awfull nights.sleep have such bad tummy.pains today xxx

 

[Laura29]

Awful sleep here too my hip was killing when I woke up lying on the same side all night : (
That and having horrible dreams about baby crying in my tummy x

 

[KWarbee]

Morning all,

Sorry to hear that some of you aren't sleeping well. I'm still sleeping fine but I do find it a little longer to get comfortable and I tend to turn more now, which wakes me up. I'm still having really vivid dreams every night too. Last night was lovely though; we'd had a little girl and my OH chose her name - Morgan. Not sure where that's come from, we've pretty much agreed on our girls name. It's the boys one we are struggling with. But she was so real and beautiful in my dream

I've had some stretching pains recently too, nothing too bad though.

My OH and I spoke for a long time last night and we've agreed to find out what we're having. I just don't think I can wait. I just want to know

xx

 

[Crawkay]

Ha, quite a change of heart then Kwarbee. Only about 4/5 weeks til a lot of you will know what you're having, exciting!

Had my quadruple bloods today and was told I'd be contacted by phone by Tuesday if there were any issues, loooong weekend for me

Keep listening to my little heartbeat recording. Anyone still to have their 16 week appointment, definitely record it if you get the chance.

I've had two baby dreams now, a boy both times but never any mention of a name.x

 

[KWarbee]

I know complete U-turn!!

Did you have to have the bloods because they couldn't do the NT test? All the best, I'm sure the results will come back fine.

That's so lovely that you've got the heartbeat to listen to. How amazing. I can't wait to hear our baby's heartbeat.

Baby dreams are the best xx

 

[BonzE]

Complete hormonal melt down. Tears and all. Exhausted and completely overwhelmed and feeling a bit lonely...anyone else?!!

 

[Crawkay]

Yeh, I was too far on at my first scan (14+2) to be able to use the measurement. She did say at the time it seemed fine though. Fingers crossed.

Sorry you're having a hard time Bonze, these hormones have a lot to answer for. It'll all be worth it in the end.x

 

[Lola1]

I've been exactly like that this week BonzE. So tearful and feeling lonely. I feel a bit like all I do is complain to my OH at the moment about feeling so tired/ emotional/ achy/ anxious so I've been trying to not say as much but then I feel like I'm dealing with it on my own and feel more lonely and emotional. Vicious cycle, haha! Am trying to stay positive that it might actually ease off a bit soon as I'm normally quite a chirpy person! Sorry to hear other people aren't feeling great at the moment either.

I'd love a baby dream Must make it seem so real!

Just got my scan date through for next Fri (having another 12 week scan as was behind what was originally thought at the first one and baby was too small for screening). Excited and praying baby has grown xxx