knocking on all of the wood here because I am really scared of jinxing myself but I am so thankful that DS has been sleeping in this past week until 8ish! It's given DH and I some morning cuddle time before work and left me slightly less zombie like. I think it might just be a growth spurt but I'll take this every day as opposed to 6am!
Came into work today not feeling too well so I'm thankful that I only have one more month of working to go on maternity leave. I've been so uncormtable lately and my insomnia isn't helping.
I mentioned to my mom in passing that I've grown out of most of my maternity shirts (long torso + twins = already measuring full term for a singleton) and she dropped by with a bunch of maternity shirts for me yesterday! I definitely would not have bought more for myself, so this was a very nice surprise and I am very thankful.
Today, I'm thankful for a mom friend date last night that brought some sanity, for DH and DDs relationship-it's so precious to see how much they love each other and their bond as it keeps growing. Im thankful it's Jan (2017!!) and we get to start meeting these babies of ours so soon!
I'm thankful for the relationship DH has with DS (no one can make DS laugh like DH), and that DH still has a couple of weeks before he's back to the full grind of work/teaching/school/internship. I'm also thankful for baby movements, even if it feels like he's trying to headbutt his way out on a daily basis.
Alex married to M since 6.13.09 T - 3.3.14 A - 2.24.17
I'm grateful baby things are slowly coming together. I put together the Rock n' play smart connect, I got the crib mattress, almost got the crib done. Got baby clothes ready. I'm starting to feel like I just might be ready on time. (due March 1) I'm the kind of person that if I could have done it financially, I would have had everything done by now, so I'm finding peace with doing things as we are able. So thankful for every bit of progress. And the utility company gave us a free month this month, which made things easier.
So thankful for my husband...I've been moody and anxious lately and he's been a superstar putting up with me.
Also thankful that I have set end dates at my jobs. Obviously things can change depending on baby, but it's so nice to have a set date on the calendar to look forward to now.
Thankful today for seeing my perfectly healthy and adorable little guy on the growth ultrasound just a little while ago! I was surprised at the doctor's office when I found out they can do a 3D face shot as well! We had decided against doing a 3D boutique ultrasound. So we saw his face, saw him opening and closing his mouth, holding his foot and hands in front of his face... he has chubby little cheeks already! And he's already head down which made me so happy. Hoping he won't turn back up in the next few weeks. Of course I teared up, and DH had to wipe mascara off my face before we exited the ultrasound tech's room!!
I'm thankful this week that I'm carrying just one baby. I used to always wish for multiples thinking it would be easier & as much as I would love to have more kiddos I never really thought of how difficult it would be carrying more than one at a time or how much more expensive it is having to buy 2+ of nearly everything! I have so much respect & admiration for all the mamas of multiples! I'm already super uncomfortable most of the time, I can't imagine how much more uncomfortable they must feel especially as we're getting closer to meeting our LOs!
@serenity13 that usually happens after you have one. I find that only people with no kids think having multiples is a great fun idea. I don't know how those mamas do it. You have to sacrifice so much more.
I was thinking today how grateful I am for food, and how fortunate I am to live in an area with easy access to a great variety of it AND that we have the financial ability to afford to satisfy my cravings.
@serenity13 and @mcdonald-bailey soon to be twin mama here! I spent the majority of my ultrasound appointment talking about how I can't understand how mamas are able to handle being pregnant with triplets, quads, and other higher order multiples because I've been pretty miserable (This ultrasound A was kicking my bladder and B was kicking my ribs...), but I'm not sure that its really that different than a singleton pregnancy? I wouldn't know because these are my first and second babies. In my case, ignorance is bliss.
As for two of everything... yeah, that part is stressful, but I'm waiting until after my shower to see what I actually need to buy!
I was just coming to add another thing I'm thankful for: big twins!
I just got back from an ultrasound and they're measuring a week and a half and a week ahead. Baby A: 3lb 6 oz and Baby B: 3 lb 3 oz! 6 1/2 lbs of baby at 29 weeks AND my MFM and OB think I will probably go all the way to 37 or 38 weeks.
I actually have still found myself wishing I had twins my first go around. Hah. I know I'll never fully be able to compare (unless in the future) but I'd rather pick being pregnant once and have two little playmates to grow up together instead of being pregnant now while chasing a one year old around, and then a newborn with a crazy and jealous toddler. ...but-pros and cons.
@kjd291 I honestly can't imagine chasing around another child right now. I am at least 95% useless these days. My hat is off to all of the STM (+) moms. Teach me your ways!
I'm one of those people that dreamed of having twins when I was a little girl, so I'm trying really hard to complain and be ungrateful to have my dreams come true as an adult.
I am thankful for a great ultrasound today. We found out that I no longer have placenta previa (hallelujah!) and they took the time to do a lot of measurements plus a med student got to do a little practice as well. Totally didn't mind as it meant we were able to see our little guy even more. He is head down with his hands and sometimes his feet up near his face. Super wiggly - I've nicknamed him "Wiggle Worm" - and they estimate his weight to be 2lb12oz. I can't believe I get to meet this little one in about 12 weeks!
Also found out that my brother and his wife are thinking of making a family trip to come out and see us after the baby is born. I live over 1,000 miles away and I am just so grateful they would be willing to drive all those miles with their 4 kids in their car! Not entirely certain they will make the trip for sure, but just hearing how they are thinking about it makes me so happy. And my SIL says she has baby clothes for me. SCORE! Give us all the things! haha My DH and I are so woefully unprepared it isn't even funny.
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Re: Thankful Thursday! Jan 5
Im thankful it's Jan (2017!!) and we get to start meeting these babies of ours so soon!
married to M since 6.13.09
T - 3.3.14
A - 2.24.17
Also thankful that I have set end dates at my jobs. Obviously things can change depending on baby, but it's so nice to have a set date on the calendar to look forward to now.
Baby Boy: coming March 2017
I'm thankful this week that I'm carrying just one baby. I used to always wish for multiples thinking it would be easier & as much as I would love to have more kiddos I never really thought of how difficult it would be carrying more than one at a time or how much more expensive it is having to buy 2+ of nearly everything! I have so much respect & admiration for all the mamas of multiples! I'm already super uncomfortable most of the time, I can't imagine how much more uncomfortable they must feel especially as we're getting closer to meeting our LOs!
As for two of everything... yeah, that part is stressful, but I'm waiting until after my shower to see what I actually need to buy!
I was just coming to add another thing I'm thankful for: big twins!
I just got back from an ultrasound and they're measuring a week and a half and a week ahead. Baby A: 3lb 6 oz and Baby B: 3 lb 3 oz! 6 1/2 lbs of baby at 29 weeks
I actually have still found myself wishing I had twins my first go around. Hah. I know I'll never fully be able to compare (unless in the future) but I'd rather pick being pregnant once and have two little playmates to grow up together instead of being pregnant now while chasing a one year old around, and then a newborn with a crazy and jealous toddler. ...but-pros and cons.
I'm one of those people that dreamed of having twins when I was a little girl, so I'm trying really hard to complain and be ungrateful to have my dreams come true as an adult.
Also found out that my brother and his wife are thinking of making a family trip to come out and see us after the baby is born. I live over 1,000 miles away and I am just so grateful they would be willing to drive all those miles with their 4 kids in their car! Not entirely certain they will make the trip for sure, but just hearing how they are thinking about it makes me so happy. And my SIL says she has baby clothes for me. SCORE! Give us all the things! haha My DH and I are so woefully unprepared it isn't even funny.