May 2018 Moms — The Bump

NICU Question

sparklingdiamond — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 19:58:55 +0000

I have never had a baby in the NICU, so I thought I would ask because I know a few of you have mentioned your babies had to be in the NICU.

Do you typically just hang out at the NICU all day every day or you can only be there during certain times?

Are you allowed to hold or touch your baby very often or does that depend on their individual condition?

I know absolutely nothing about the NICU, so any info you could provide would be awesome!

Bookworms!

tincupchalice — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 00:23:39 +0000

Let's discuss! Bookworms always need more book ideas. What sort of genres do you like to read? What are some of your all-time favorite books or authors? What about overrated books, what books have you read and really not liked?

Reasons Little Boys are Awesome

psgoulet — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 07:57:16 +0000

A lot of us are finding out whether we are having boys or girls and even though this is an awesome and exciting time, there are bound to be some minor and fleeting feelings of disappointment either way. For instance, all my life I was super excited to have kids and always imagined being a boy mom. I always wanted sons. Over time I decided a pair of brothers or both a boy and a girl would be my ideal combination. I never got excited at the thought of all girls.
But then when I got pregnant I changed. I fell in love with the idea of a little girl. Especially since my parents already have a grandson but no grandaughter, and all my friends have little girls so she'd have easy playmates.
And just as I fell in love with having a girl, I get a call that it's a boy, lol! I was instantly excited and happy, but throughout the day I felt little pangs of disappointment over the things I had been looking forward to with a daughter.

Anyway, I looked up a list of why boys are awesome and I quickly got over it. For all you mamas expecting boys out there, lets share reasons they are awesome because I'm getting super pumped about having a son to raise!
Hopefully someone expecting a girl will start a similar thread.

I'll get us started with some basic ones:
1. Miniature old man clothes. I can't be the only one looking forward to putting my kid in a tiny sweater vest and bow tie.
2. Diapering is easier. I won't have to deal with the constant fear of wiping the wrong way on a bleary-eyed late night diaper change or not cleaning thoroughly enough because boys are not as prone to UTI's.

TTGP Grad Check In- Week of 11/9

mileswithmyles — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 19:35:30 +0000

Hi TTGP Grads! How is everyone doing?

How far along are you?

How are you feeling?

GTKY: Does pineapple belong on pizza: yes or no?

STM+ Check-In Week of 11/8

mileswithmyles — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 16:19:40 +0000

How far along are you?

Boy/Girl/ Team Green/Surprise?

How old are your other kids?

Rants/Raves/Questions (related to being a STM, stages your kids are going through, or anything else)-

GTKY: What is your hair care routine?

WTF Wednesday 11/8

sandbar517 — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 14:32:09 +0000

What did you do on your wedding night?

cups4 — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 22:24:17 +0000

To celebrate @ivyvines6, what did you do on your wedding night? Any fun stories or events?

November Siggy Challenge Winner

sandbar517 — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 12:59:56 +0000

The winner for November is animals sleeping/hibernating. Claim your gifs/pictures here!

Deals and steals

dem068a — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 11:50:07 +0000

With Black Friday/Cyber Monday coming up, I thought it might be helpful to have a place to be able to post good deals that we find and help everyone save some $$$!

Walmart is having a holiday sale already and the Cosco car seat (highly recommended lightweight car seat) is less than $50. If you scroll down the page and look at sponsored products they also cut prices on other car seats too

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Cosco-Scenera-NEXT-Convertible-Car-Seat-Choose-your-Color/41126745

How did your kids react to the news?

yesthisiskim0401 — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 23:54:25 +0000

Ok BTDT moms (is this term even still used? If not it's been there done that), when you announced to your kids how did they take the news?

I'm sure there's cute stories to share!

Due Date Check In (week of 11/6): Fifth Week of May 5/26-6/2

sandbar517 — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 14:45:52 +0000

This is a weekly check in for people who are due the Fifth Week of May 5/26-6/2

How far along are you? What size is baby this week?

What symptoms are you having?

Rants/Raves:

Any questions this week?

GTKY: (Stolen from another BMB) Tell us about the worst/most awkward/most cringe-worthy date you've ever been on.

Maternity Clothes

blovemama — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 03:04:32 +0000

Yes, it's way too early for this discussion, but I CANNOT contain my excitement to wear maternity jeans again!!! I waited until I was probably 18 weeks before I started wearing them last time. That was stupid. I will be wearing them the second my regular clothes get at all tight because they are so damn comfy.

Share your favorite brands, where you bought them, etc. If you need special items (like scrubs), share that, too.

I LOVED Jessica Simpson's maternity line. Those jeans were the real MVP of my pregnancy last time.

I have a grown up job this time that requires me to wear suits fairly regularly. Any suggestions?

first trimester screen didn't go as planned

rkcf — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 10:08:13 +0000

hi all. I've been on this board for a while now that this is my first post. I found out I was pregnant at 7 weeks. we were so excited seeing the ultrasound and hearing the heartbeat. we couldn't wait for the first trimester screening visit (scheduled for my 12th week). I asked for an ultrasound because of my age and I am just extra nervous. I haven't been having morning sickness and was cautiously optimistic (I felt like if I was having morning sickness at least I know something is going on down there). anyway, I get an ultrasound, and can tell immediately something is wrong. the midwife can't find the baby. she calls in a doctor and she is also having trouble. she thinks she found it and can detect a heartbeat, but is still concerned because the size is not what it should be for a 12th week pregnancy (at 7 weeks the fetus measured a little bit bigger than average). so i'm going in again today for an ultrasound with a radiologist. I'm nervous. things seemed to be going smooth and then this. I still feel light cramps like my period is about to start, but I see this as a positive sign that my body is still preparing for the baby. I guess i'm posting this to see if anyone has had the same thing happen to where you couldn't see the baby during an ultrasound. I was told it was not totally uncommon (my cousin who is a pediatrician said it is possible I have scar tissue from my surgery for fibroids that is hiding the baby. and a coworker o f my husband's said they had it happen a couple of times with their twins, but that they now have two healthy children. so I am hoping and praying for the best as we go tot he appointment today.

baby boxes

jenbabymama — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 23:58:02 +0000

I know Amazon and target give good, free baby boxes when you sign up for a registry. Who else gives good boxes?

PSA: $20 Target Gift Card for New Registry!

curleemama32 — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 14:48:44 +0000

My mom found a coupon for $20 Target gift card when you start a new baby registry!! We're in Grand Rapids, MI so I'm not sure how widespread it is. She found it in the latest Target catalogue!

Due Date Check In (week of 11/6): Fourth Week of May 5/20-5/26

sandbar517 — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 14:44:55 +0000

This is a weekly check in for people who are due the Fourth Week of May 5/20-5/26

How far along are you? What size is baby this week?

What symptoms are you having?

Rants/Raves:

Any questions this week?

GTKY: (Stolen from another BMB) Tell us about the worst/most awkward/most cringe-worthy date you've ever been on.

Due Date Check In (week of 11/6): Third Week of May 5/13-5/19

sandbar517 — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 14:44:14 +0000

This is a weekly check in for people who are due the Third Week of May 5/13-5/19

How far along are you? What size is baby this week?

What symptoms are you having?

Rants/Raves:

Any questions this week?

GTKY: (Stolen from another BMB) Tell us about the worst/most awkward/most cringe-worthy date you've ever been on.

Monday Bitchfest

theletlers — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 19:17:27 +0000

I didn't see this yet so let's hear it ladies!

Due Date Check In (week of 11/6): Second Week of May 5/6-5/12

sandbar517 — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 14:42:29 +0000

This is a weekly check in for people who are due the Second Week of May 5/6-5/12

How far along are you? What size is baby this week?

What symptoms are you having?

Rants/Raves:

Any questions this week?

GTKY: (Stolen from another BMB) Tell us about the worst/most awkward/most cringe-worthy date you've ever been on.

Weekly Randoms 10/30

mileswithmyles — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 17:35:17 +0000

STM+ Check-In Week of 11/1

mileswithmyles — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 15:17:57 +0000

How far along are you?

How old are your other kids?

Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now?

Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM:

GTKY: What song or artist do you like but rarely admit to liking?

Breaking the news! Let's hear your stories!

Kristofer9 — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 21:27:22 +0000

What a fun day we had over here! DH has been so anxious to tell everyone our exciting news but we decided to wait til now (12w2d) after seeing little ones heartbeat to let everyone know. My mom ended up finding out right away and we told the rest of our parents around 9w when we went to fright fest at six flags great america and they were confused why I wasn't riding any rides

#3 baby!

knottie72c2b7bd93c6bf87 — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 19:44:42 +0000

Hello ladies! I am 26 years old and 11 weeks 1 day pregnant with my third child. I have an 8 year old daughter and two year old son who is autistic. This pregnancy was an “oops” and all I’ve been doing is stressing. I have my ultrasound and genetic testing next week and then will find out the sex a week later. I really want another girl and pretty terrified if I’m told I’m having a boy. Studies have shown that after having a child who is autistic if you have another child and it is a boy chances are higher that the child will have autism as well. I’ve been married for 3 years and let’s face it, it hasn’t been a fairytale. My husband is in denial about our son and makes life harder for me. Anyone else have a child who’s autistic or more than one? Hope to meet some amazing moms!

WTF Wednesday

sparklingdiamond — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 14:08:25 +0000

DS dropped his favorite elephant lovey down the storm drain today and was so sad and crying about it. I felt so bad! Thankfully, Babies R Us has one that I can go pick up today!

Physical health check-in 11/3

suchaglencoco — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 13:14:32 +0000

This thread is for those who are trying to maintain physical activity throughout pregnancy. It can be walking around the block, hitting the gym, training for a marathon, and everything in between.

There is no physical activity too small during pregnancy.

How far along are you?

What type of activity/activities have you been doing?

How are you feeling about your activity? Any recent successes you want to share? Any challenges coming up?

Questions, raves, rants, concerns?

GTKY- Do you have any funny stories from your workouts/runs? Or witness anything completely crazy from someone else (someone not paying attention and falling off the treadmill or running past someone's house only to glance in and see them standing in their underwear watching TV or anything wild)?

(**Please let me know if you have any ideas for GTKY questions or have an idea to change up some of the standard questions.**)

HG Check In Week of 11/5

mileswithmyles — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 16:46:55 +0000

How is everyone feeling this week? Feel free to share how far along you are, if you’re taking anything, and any coping strategies that are working for you.

Weekly Questions Week of 10/30

mileswithmyles — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 17:36:09 +0000

Weekly Appointments Week of 10/30

mileswithmyles — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 17:36:36 +0000

Who has appointments this week? Keep us updated here!

UO 11/2

sandbar517 — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 15:14:58 +0000

FFFC 11/3

sandbar517 — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 11:19:47 +0000

As always, not guaranteed to be flame free......

PGAL Check-In Week of 11/1

mileswithmyles — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 15:16:45 +0000

Hi everyone! How is everybody doing this week?

How far along are you?

Any appointments coming up?

Rants/Raves/Questions?

How are you doing?

GTKY: What was the best compliment you’ve received?

Due Date Check-in (wk of 10/30): First Week of May 4/29-5/5

abhphilly — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 14:50:19 +0000

This is a weekly check in for people who are due the First Week of May 4/29-5/5

How far along are you? What size is baby this week?

What symptoms are you having?

Rants/Raves:

Any questions this week?

GTKY: Who is your celebrity doppelgänger?

Braxton Hicks

o_so_in_love — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 01:53:34 +0000

5th pregnancy and unsure if I am feeling them at 13+1. Is anyone else having BH yet?

HDBD 11/1

sparklingdiamond — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 19:43:28 +0000

I didn't see one started yet, so thought I would start!

Due Date Check-in (wk of 10/30): Second Week of May 5/6-5/12

abhphilly — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 14:51:17 +0000

This is a weekly check in for people who are due the Second Week of May 5/6-5/12

How far along are you? What size is baby this week?

What symptoms are you having?

Rants/Raves:

Any questions this week?

GTKY: Who is your celebrity doppelgänger?

subcronic hemorrhage pregnancy through forst and second trimester

alisonhadley — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 16:51:50 +0000

Hello!! Haven’t been on here since my last babe!! And I always liked getting info from other mom’s who have a clue what’s going on. Ha!!

So at 7 weeks I started bleeding, and had an ultra sound the following day and a second one at 8 weeks. The ultra sounds showed a hemorrhage from the implantation site that was the same size as baby’s gestational sac. I was put on bed rest and told that I would more than likely miscarry. A lot of the time the hemorrhage in the second trimester will occur where the placenta attaches, but mine is in my lower left uterus, where the placenta has attached on the upper right.
But here I am, almost in my second trimester and the clot is no where near the placenta.. I went for another ultra sound the day before 13 weeks and baby is growing fine, and has a healthy heartbeat. The hemorrhage is now ‘small to moderate’ which means 20%-50% of the gestational sac.. such a huge variance.. since the tech would not give me any information this time around(had a dr with the ultra sounds at week 7&8) I’m not quite sure how big it is.
So I’m just wondering if any mama’s have been through this, having such a large hemorrhage that hasn’t dissipated within a few weeks and has lasted through to the second trimester?
im usually a very physically active person and was planning on working throughout my pregnancy, however this hemorrhage means NO GYM and NO WORK(I worked in a hotel restaurant and am in school to be an electrician) Also, I have a 3 year old little boy who doesn’t understand that mommy can’t play rough(we love horsing around and play fighting... little boys and their ninjas haha) He does understand that there’s a baby!! And asks to see my belly everyday, which melts my heart!! But 3 year olds can be quite the handful, and it’s been a rough couple months... and I’m looking for a light at the end of a tunnel, preferably before our little peanut is in our arms.

Are you getting testing done?

roomsu — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 01:01:22 +0000

Dh and I are debating on which, if any, tests to get done. Insurance won't cover any. We haven't met our deductible and they never cover the harmony test offered by my ob office. Would love to hear other opinions. We never did any with our first 2 because it wouldn't change what we would do.

Due Date Check-in (wk of 10/30): Fourth Week of May 5/20-5/26

abhphilly — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 14:53:41 +0000

This is a weekly check in for people who are due the Fourth Week of May 5/20-5/26

How far along are you? What size is baby this week?

What symptoms are you having?

Rants/Raves:

Any questions this week?

GTKY: Who is your celebrity doppelgänger?

Heart rate and gender correlations?

kysquared — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 00:52:12 +0000

Hi ladies! I was thinking I'd add in a little old wives superstition forum so we can compare results.
Apparently a lower heartbeat (110-140) is supposed to indicate a male and a high heartbeat (140 - 170) indicates female.
If you've found out the baby's gender already, has it followed this superstition??!
Interested to hear your responses.
Although I don't know my baby's gender yet, heartbeat has fluctuated from 151 - 155 bpm throughout this past week.

Due Date Check-in (wk of 10/30): Third Week of May 5/13-5/19

abhphilly — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 14:52:23 +0000

This is a weekly check in for people who are due the Third Week of May 5/13-5/19

How far along are you? What size is baby this week?

What symptoms are you having?

Rants/Raves:

Any questions this week?

GTKY: Who is your celebrity doppelgänger?