@clebl24 Before we decided on our theme I considered doing something I could easily adjust to be super girly if needed. I was thinking neutral colors for all main pieces, getting a nuetral colored crib sheet, and doing white frames. Then if the baby was girl I could quickly print or order some super girly prints to put in them, get a floral crib sheet and using the neutral as a back up, and just bringing in lots of pink and floral decor items to fill the neutral base.
@KMD1106@BeachMommy2B@nda_roxybabe@vrj0522 We are represented by a Union, and unfortunately I've been in more contact with her as of late. I sent her an email today, and she is going to call me later this afternoon to talk about it. Thanks for the support!
YOU GUYS. I have missed this group so much! We have been super busy since starting our vacation back home for the holidays and my Bump app hasn't been letting me log in during the few moments I have. I feel like I have some major catching up to do! Just wanted to let you know that I'm not MIA and hope you all have had a wonderful holiday!
Married 03.09.09 Sweet Baby H 12.21.11 Sassy Baby P 03.26.14 Little Brother Due 05.22.17
Is anyone having a hard time connecting with their babies? I don't know what my problem is, but I'm not feeling connected. I've never had a baby before and we are Team Green. I'm starting to wonder if finding out the gender and then being able to call the baby by the proper name would help. I've started a baby journal and talk to the baby, but I just don't feel connected. It's bumming me out. My SIL said that she felt no connection until her son was actually in her arms, but I hate to wait another 20 weeks. Sorry for complaining, ladies
@Jen_Shoes, I'm sorry for the work problem. I hope that it can be resolved!
@arels483 a lot of people have had the same struggles. If you look back at one of the other recent "ransoms" post it was discussed in there. I can't remember which on it was in.
@BeachMommy2B totally normal. I've been leaking for awhile now.
@arels483 also normal. I knew that DD was a girl and we had her name and I still didn't feel connected until she was born. I'm sorry, I know it's frustrating. I don't feel a connection to this kid yet either.
Sorry I've been MIA y'all! I've been trying to keep up here and there. I hope you all are having a fabulous holiday season!
@BeachMommy2B Totally normal! As PP mentioned, this got discussed some time ago on another thread but I also can't remember where. I feel maybe a little connection when little man is kicking up a storm but thats about it. For me personally, it got better when I would feel DD move around more. We didn't even have a name for her until after she was born. It does get so much more real after meeting them face to face, like oh hey... its been a long time coming
Hey ladies! I've been trying to keep up here and there but obviously haven't done a great job. But I've missed you!
@arels483 that's totally normal. I am not a warm and fuzzy person about this pregnancy and wasn't really about my first either. We connected when he was born and it was great. Don't feel like you're missing out or that you're "behind" because you can't connect yet. When it happens it will be amazing.
I got a new coat for Christmas and then proceeded to wear it around for 2 days...with the tags on. I don't even know if I can blame pregnancy brain for that one.
I think it's time for the bump opinion thread and baby announcement thread to be unpinned.
Agreed. I had asked via PM for the announcement thread to be unpinned but mods said only OP can request it. And we know that OP is not really around. I think it might work if a few of us tag the mods on that thread and make the request.
totally random but I am WHOOPED! Although we didn't travel for christmas this year, it was crazy. We spent time at home together, then at my parents, then stopped by my grandmothers. the next day we did a mad dash to clean the house, take trash to the dump, and grocery shop for company. Then by noon DH's family came and ended up spending the night, then ended up staying most of the day even though DH was at work. I loved time with them but it zapped my energy and I feel so sluggish today. After they left, I tore down all the christmas and cleaned the house so DD's new stuff would be put away instead of taking over our den. Then tonight is my niece's first birthday and on christmas day my SIL asked if I'd make her birthday cake. I was so excited and obviously said yes, but I had to go out at 930 last night and get the stuff to make it and the top layer just split in half but it's nap time and DD won't be up until 3 for me to go back to the store. WHY CAN'T I JUST SLEEP ALL DAY?! haha
My Christmas decorations will be up for a couple more weeks. My sister and I usually do Thanksmas each year, combining the holidays ( turkey and presents) sometime between since we do in laws on the actual day. This year due to scheduling conflicts it got pushed back to next weekend. And we all know I'm not gonna jump on cleaning the next day. So yeah... and DD insists the tree lights get turned on every day. Good thing I enjoy the decorations
I got a new phone over the Holidays and changed from Samsung to iPhone. The struggle is real.
I did the opposite a couple of months ago and went from iPhone to a Galaxy. I hated it the first couple of days and had major buyer's remorse but quickly got used to it. I still have my iPhone and jump on it from time to time but I'm finding it more difficult to use it each time, so I think it's just a matter of getting used to your new phone and then you'll start to like it.
Me: 38 DH: 36 Married 8/27/2011 BFP #1 9/28/2011 DS born 5/22/2012 BFP #2 4/24/2013 m/c 4/25/2013 at 4w BFP #3 1/31/2014 DD born 10/14/2014 BFP #4 1/20/2016 m/c 2/12/2014 at 7w2d BFP #5 8/19/2016 DS2 born 4/29/2017 BFP #6 3/7/2018 EDD 11/18/2018
I was just looking at baby clothes online & the tears get me everytiiiimeeeee!!!
Just picturing little man I can't wait.
& yes this is my first pregnancy :P
DH and I bought this baby's take home outfit this past weekend and I feel like it finally made it all feel real to think that someone will be wearing that outfit in about 4 months.
Me: 38 DH: 36 Married 8/27/2011 BFP #1 9/28/2011 DS born 5/22/2012 BFP #2 4/24/2013 m/c 4/25/2013 at 4w BFP #3 1/31/2014 DD born 10/14/2014 BFP #4 1/20/2016 m/c 2/12/2014 at 7w2d BFP #5 8/19/2016 DS2 born 4/29/2017 BFP #6 3/7/2018 EDD 11/18/2018
I know this is a question for my OB, but I don't have an appointment until next week. Has anyone else experienced frequent shortness of breath and find their heart racing a lot? I didn't feel like I had any issues being out of breath until much later last pregnancy, and it's not happening during exercise or anything strenuous- usually just from bending down or walking at work. Not sure if I should be concerned... Or embarrassed because I suppose it could mean I'm just super out of shape
@livin541 I had something similar a couple times last week.
Yours could be different but mine at first I thought it was shortness if breath. Then I read that you can get a "heightened awareness of your need to breath" which causes you to feel short of breath Or like you can't get enough air in your lungs. It was making me super anxious and I was laying there taking gasping breaths and tightness from the anxiety in my chest for a few hours. I finally was able to calm myself down and once I slept I felt better.
@livin541 - Both are normal and nothing to be worried about. Increased blood volume in the body can cause dizziness and heart palpitations, while your uterus compressing your organs and lungs causes shortness of breath.
Me: 38 DH: 36 Married 8/27/2011 BFP #1 9/28/2011 DS born 5/22/2012 BFP #2 4/24/2013 m/c 4/25/2013 at 4w BFP #3 1/31/2014 DD born 10/14/2014 BFP #4 1/20/2016 m/c 2/12/2014 at 7w2d BFP #5 8/19/2016 DS2 born 4/29/2017 BFP #6 3/7/2018 EDD 11/18/2018
Whoever in here has a lot of kids, I bow down to you. We had our close friends and their six kids (ages 6 and under) over all day today. I can barely keep my eyes open. I don't know how they do it.
May Siggy Challenge: Labor Memes
Me:31 DH:32 Married 11/06/10 DD: Born 8/23/13 (clomid+ovidrel+IUI) BFP 9/9/16 EDD 5/19/17
@vrj0522@PghMom412 I also had major issues switching from an iPhone to my Samsung Galaxy, but after a few months I've forgotten how to use my iPhone completely. I don't know how I ever survived without a "back" button.
And I hear you all about the shortness of breath. I can wind myself just rolling over in bed.
@KMD1106 6 under 6??! One couple? or was this multiple families? Wow that sounds exhausting! Both the raising of all those kiddos and the carrying of them during pregnancy (if they're all bio kids).
@vrj0522@PghMom412 I also had major issues switching from an iPhone to my Samsung Galaxy, but after a few months I've forgotten how to use my iPhone completely. I don't know how I ever survived without a "back" button.
And I hear you all about the shortness of breath. I can wind myself just rolling over in bed.
I have an iPhone and H has a Samsung, it's the funniest thing watching him use my phone because he's always trying to push the back button that isn't there and then getting annoyed that it won't work.
Me - 22 | DH - 32 | Married - 24 May 2014 DS - January 2014
TTC#2 - December 2015
BFP - 6 March 2016 | MC Confirmed - 21 March 2016 TTCAL | April 2016 CP | June 2016 CP | July 2016
@PartiallyDomesticated the back button has been my biggest challenge so far. I wanted the iPhone so DD and eventually new baby will be able to FaceTime since majority of our family has iPhones or iPads. I'm sure after another week or so I will be transitioned.
I bought my mom car yesterday and am supposed to get it today or tomorrow. I am super excited because I hated fighting the battle every time I got my two year old in and out of my teeny tiny car. I wasn't sure how I was going to continue to crawl in the back seat as my stomach continued to grow so now I don't have to worry about it!
@cmcookaln I'm still dreaming of the day I can get a new car (minivan). I am hoping that when we forward face the twins things will get easier, I am not ready to FF though darn it.
@KMD1106 6 under 6??! One couple? or was this multiple families? Wow that sounds exhausting! Both the raising of all those kiddos and the carrying of them during pregnancy (if they're all bio kids).
Yes, one family! They had one, then twins, then one, then twins again! It's crazy when they're over, but lots of fun.
May Siggy Challenge: Labor Memes
Me:31 DH:32 Married 11/06/10 DD: Born 8/23/13 (clomid+ovidrel+IUI) BFP 9/9/16 EDD 5/19/17
Sigh, we've been car hunting for the past week and ugh. so frustrating. Have it narrowed down to a Grand Cherokee, Explorer, or Traverse. Just need to find one with low miles and in our price range.
Ugh, so a couple weeks ago I had horrible upper stomach pains in the middle of the night. I figured it was some sort of bug and stayed home sick. Well, it happened again last night! I am now thinking indigestion?? I've been getting some reflux a bit at night. This is like painful stomachache in my upper abdomen. Not constant, but kind of in waves where it just really hurts and you want to lay on it to ease the pain. Definitely not gas pains or cramping. Anyone have any experience with this?
@chickyclg I totally made a registry and have been kind of using it as our check list even though this is our second and don't expect to have a shower. Not to mention you get % off at the end of what's left on it.
Re: Randoms and Questions 12.26 - 01.01
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
We are represented by a Union, and unfortunately I've been in more contact with her as of late. I sent her an email today, and she is going to call me later this afternoon to talk about it.
Thanks for the support!
@OmegaRose3 I was having the same thoughts the other day! Weiird.
@mdlorenz nice to know there is a test to get us out of this doubt. thank you!
23 y/o;
[05/06/17]
First time mommy
90% of the way there
Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17
@Jen_Shoes, I'm sorry for the work problem. I hope that it can be resolved!
@arels483 also normal. I knew that DD was a girl and we had her name and I still didn't feel connected until she was born. I'm sorry, I know it's frustrating. I don't feel a connection to this kid yet either.
Sorry I've been MIA y'all! I've been trying to keep up here and there. I hope you all are having a fabulous holiday season!
11.2011 - DS1
02.2013 - loss at 6 wks
06.2014 - DS2
10.2015 - loss at 12 wks
03.2017 - DD
@arels483 that's totally normal. I am not a warm and fuzzy person about this pregnancy and wasn't really about my first either. We connected when he was born and it was great. Don't feel like you're missing out or that you're "behind" because you can't connect yet. When it happens it will be amazing.
I got a new coat for Christmas and then proceeded to wear it around for 2 days...with the tags on. I don't even know if I can blame pregnancy brain for that one.
Married 8/27/2011
BFP #1 9/28/2011 DS born 5/22/2012
BFP #2 4/24/2013 m/c 4/25/2013 at 4w
BFP #3 1/31/2014 DD born 10/14/2014
BFP #4 1/20/2016 m/c 2/12/2014 at 7w2d
BFP #5 8/19/2016 DS2 born 4/29/2017
BFP #6 3/7/2018 EDD 11/18/2018
Ladies,
I was just looking at baby clothes online & the tears get me everytiiiimeeeee!!!
Just picturing little man
I can't wait.
& yes this is my first pregnancy :P
23 y/o;
[05/06/17]
First time mommy
90% of the way there
Married 8/27/2011
BFP #1 9/28/2011 DS born 5/22/2012
BFP #2 4/24/2013 m/c 4/25/2013 at 4w
BFP #3 1/31/2014 DD born 10/14/2014
BFP #4 1/20/2016 m/c 2/12/2014 at 7w2d
BFP #5 8/19/2016 DS2 born 4/29/2017
BFP #6 3/7/2018 EDD 11/18/2018
23 y/o;
[05/06/17]
First time mommy
90% of the way there
Married: October 2014
Began TTC: April 2015
BFP #1: 9/18/15. EDD 5/18/16. MC 10/26/15. (9w)
BFP #2: 2/27/16. EDD 11/7/16. MC/D&E 4/20/16 (11w)
BFP #3: 9/22/16. EDD 5/29/17. DS born 4/24/17
BFP #4: 5/20/18. EDD 1/23/19.
Yours could be different but mine at first I thought it was shortness if breath. Then I read that you can get a "heightened awareness of your need to breath" which causes you to feel short of breath Or like you can't get enough air in your lungs. It was making me super anxious and I was laying there taking gasping breaths and tightness from the anxiety in my chest for a few hours. I finally was able to calm myself down and once I slept I felt better.
Married 8/27/2011
BFP #1 9/28/2011 DS born 5/22/2012
BFP #2 4/24/2013 m/c 4/25/2013 at 4w
BFP #3 1/31/2014 DD born 10/14/2014
BFP #4 1/20/2016 m/c 2/12/2014 at 7w2d
BFP #5 8/19/2016 DS2 born 4/29/2017
BFP #6 3/7/2018 EDD 11/18/2018
Me:31 DH:32 Married 11/06/10
DD: Born 8/23/13 (clomid+ovidrel+IUI)
BFP 9/9/16 EDD 5/19/17
And I hear you all about the shortness of breath. I can wind myself just rolling over in bed.
DS - January 2014
TTCAL | April 2016
CP | June 2016
CP | July 2016
1/7/2015 Twins born @ 34 weeks
Me:31 DH:32 Married 11/06/10
DD: Born 8/23/13 (clomid+ovidrel+IUI)
BFP 9/9/16 EDD 5/19/17
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
This is like painful stomachache in my upper abdomen. Not constant, but kind of in waves where it just really hurts and you want to lay on it to ease the pain. Definitely not gas pains or cramping. Anyone have any experience with this?
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
I highly doubt I will have another shower, and we really don't need much of anything, just things I want and don't need or want to replace.
1/7/2015 Twins born @ 34 weeks
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
#1 DD Aug 2014 @39weeks via CS
#2 Due May 2,2017 hopeful VBAC
https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12697553/never-have-i-ever#latest
Human sons: 11/2015 & 05/2017
*formerly kayemjay*