December 2017 Moms
tmk0325
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GTKY: I know I asked this before earlier, but thought it would be fun to bring it up again. Do you have a name or names picked out? If so, what are they?
What rants/raves/questions/advice?
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MoM's of Multiples Weekly Check In 9/19
tmk0325
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How far along are you? How big are the babies?
Any appointments this week/last?
GTKY: I know I asked this before earlier, but thought it would be fun to bring it up again. Do you have a name or names picked out? If so, what are they?
What rants/raves/questions/advice?
Re: MoM's of Multiples Weekly Check In 9/19
GTKY: I know I asked this before earlier, but thought it would be fun to bring it up again. Do you have a name or names picked out? If so, what are they? I asked this question, because we FINALLY talked about it the other day. We have none that we really agree on. I'd love some suggestions if anyone had any thoughts on names that go with Clay & Cohen. Doesn't have to be a C name, although if they were girls they would of been Claire and Caroline. Caroline is still on the table, although Claire is not due to popularity. If it were just me choosing names I don't think there would be an issue, but SO has vetoed pretty much everything I've suggested. These are vetoed names: Willa/Willow, Freya, Carolena, Ivy, Henry, Charlie, Bennett, etc.. We like older names that aren't too popular and then some aren't traditional but not crazy/made up. The other problem is we have HUGE families, so a lot of names are taken already.
What rants/raves/questions/advice? Heartburn has kicked in this week. I had it really bad with the twins early on and thought I was in the clear, but nope! I second the peeing that was noted on last week's thread. I pee about 4 times before going to bed and can usually make it until about 5 in the morning!
@tmk0325 Going with the C theme, I think the names Cora and Calla (like the lily) are really pretty girl names.
GTKY: I know I asked this before earlier, but thought it would be fun to bring it up again. Do you have a name or names picked out? If so, what are they?
What rants/raves/questions/advice?
omg I hate having a cough that won't go away @leilagphillips! And there's basically nothing we can do about it right now, either! Great names!
How far along are you? How big are the babies?
25+3, babies are the size of prairie dogs!
Last week had some growth scans, all good. Next Appt is next Monday.
GTKY: I know I asked this before earlier, but thought it would be fun to bring it up again. Do you have a name or names picked out? If so, what are they?
Penelope is Baby B and Abigail is Baby A. Penny and Abby
What rants/raves/questions/advice?
Just generally panicking about not having anything done and not getting anything done for a while. Between packing, moving, remodeling my new house, and being pregnant with twins, my plate is overflowing with bullshit right now, so I'm trying to take on one thing at a time and let my husband handle most of the crap. "Everything will be fine" is something that I whisper to myself at least 1000x a day now. And I take a warm bath every night to relax. It helps
Raves are that my husband is just so amazing and is blowing my mind at how supportive and helpful he's been throughout this entire pregnancy. I wasn't sure how he'd be before this, and I have to say, he's been light years more wonderful than I ever thought possible.
Hope you guys are having a great week so far!
GTKY: I know I asked this before earlier, but thought it would be fun to bring it up again. Do you have a name or names picked out? If so, what are they?
And about 85% sure on Ilena Dianne for baby girl. Dianne is my DH's grammie's name. I also like Iris and Ivy.
My family's first name initials will be HIJKLM once these two are born. (Which is why we're sticking with an I first name for baby girl). Also, we're not telling anyone, so you bumpies are the only ones that know
What rants/raves/questions/advice?
I think Baby A might have flipped breech in the last week or so. I'm feeling a lot more activity at the lower part of my belly, and definite kicks (maybe punches?) to my bladder and groin area. She's been head down the entire time though, so not sure what could've caused her to flip around!
Rant: my FIL is being super vague about something he's bringing down next weekend that requires tools. We already have 2 cribs, a dresser, and really can't fit any more furniture in our room. I know it's just good intentions, but I'd prefer surprises that come from our registry of stuff we need, rather than what he thinks we might still need. He also asked me several times about a stroller he found at a garage sale, and I've politely declined (I want a side by side and we already have Joovy Twin Roo), but he's not getting the message. My DH just chalks it up to him getting older. I sent him our registry link this last time.
Rave: 2ish more weeks of working in office, then I'm making the move to working from home full time! I have a meeting set up with the boss on Friday to discuss who's taking what when I leave.
Question: my 38 weeks is the week of Thanksgiving (Sunday before). Do you think my OB would move up induction a few days so I can be a bit more settled for the holiday?
It's all getting so close, 8ish more weeks!!
GTKY: I know I asked this before earlier, but thought it would be fun to bring it up again. Do you have a name or names picked out? If so, what are they? Kori Dee and Aubri Jenná. Middles names are our mom's.
What rants/raves/questions/advice? Rant: the body part(s) in my ribcage. Ouch! Raves: My DH cooking supper, doing a load of laundry and dishes tonight
GTKY: We have pretty much decided on Victoria Lynne for our little girl. If this girl gets here and doesn't look like a Victoria for us we have some other choices picked out. I've not announced to family just in case this happens. The boy name question is still up in the air but we have about four different names. I like Chase Alexander, hubby prefers Chase as a middle name option.
I'm feeling a pretty strong nesting urge right now that I just can't convey to the husband as far as prepping the house for baby. I feel pretty good where we are on the nursery, but the rest of the house.
@leilagphillips I hope that cough goes away soon. Has your doctor said anything about it?
@breezybee Penny and Abby are cute! Isn't it wonderful to see our SO's step up and take care of us? I still have days with bad nausea and heartburn and he takes good care of me and doesn't make me feel like a sloth (which is how I feel sometimes LOL). I have little to no energy these days.
@KathrynJ088 I'm glad the new diet already seems to be working for you. And I'm so happy you can have ice cream because I'd go crazy if I couldn't have it. I have such a serious sweet tooth right now.
@britmanering73 Yes! These babies are definitely pressing on organs under the ribcage.
@stella_700 Sorry, I have no suggestions for getting people to buy stuff off of your registry.
GTKY: I know I asked this before earlier, but thought it would be fun to bring it up again. Do you have a name or names picked out? If so, what are they?
What rants/raves/questions/advice?
Rants: HEARTBURN, stupid nausea and low back and hip pain.
Raves: My babies are healthy and I can't believe I'm going to meet them in probably less than 10 weeks.
GTKY: I know I asked this before earlier, but thought it would be fun to bring it up again. Do you have a name or names picked out? If so, what are they? We are narrowing it down. for a boy its between Eli and Tobias and for a girl the list is long but when we talked about options the other day DH did not immediately veto my top choice which is Ruth (I think another front runner is Mae). We use family names (last names) for middle names in my family so once we settle on the first name we will figure out which family name goes best.
What rants/raves/questions/advice? +1 to having heart burn... ugg I forgot how much I dislike heart burn. This kiddo is still living in/kicking my pelvis/cervix/bladder. Other than that things are good. we got our van this weekend and I love it. DH is totally in love (which is good since he's the one driving it). My only rant is the dealership said it had not been smoked in and DH/SIL didn't smell anything but all I smell when I get in it is cigarette smoke. So we are working to minimize that. (though it must not be too bad if I'm the only one to smell it.... thanks pregnancy nose)
@tmk0325 DH and I have the hardest time with girls names. Also in my family we have a lot of repeat names... I think we are up to 6-7 johns, 4 jeannes, 3 dorothy's so its no big deal if someone has already used that name.
@leilagphillips so glad the babies are growing well. I hope you have fun with your sister!
@breezybee I think those names are sweet.
@KathrynJ088 my baby B switched positions all the time. even up until delivery... even with 2 in there sometimes they love to dance around. Sorry about unwanted stuff from FIL. I know when we had the twins we were in a small apartment and had very specific space restrictions. My mom who wanted to buy the dresser for the twins kept wanting to get things that would not fit. She just didn't get it. Finally I went and bought what I wanted and she paid us back.
@britmanering73 take a deep breath. I know twins or any baby can be overwhelming but you really only need the basics. some cloths, diapers and a place to put them to sleep (and this can be the same place). Hell boxes are all the rage to put babies to sleep in! So you have several weeks to get car seats installed. and as long as you have a few things the rest will work itself out.
@stella_700 I think its hard for husbands to understand this crazy drive that takes over your body and you NEED to have things done. Plus with twins its so much harder or physically impossible for you to do those things. I'm not sure how to redirect people other than to mention that there are a few x,y,z things that you really need for these babies and hopefully someone will step forward.
@clovelyone glad the babies are doing well. I'm with you on the heartburn
Diagnosed : unexplained infertility
6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015
TTC #3 5/2016
Restarted Fertility tx
IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17
26 +4. Kale. They're still measuring big, 2.4 lbs for Baby A, 2.6 for Baby B.
Growth scan this week. Baby B flipped from head down, to breech, to transverse over the course of the ultrasound. Baby A flipped to breech last week and is still there. Tech mentioned "chubby tummies". Interestingly, the percentiles looked to corresponud well with baby length and weight, but it's time for my GD check anyway (woohoo). My son was also considered to be in the chub club, but no GD. I just make sturdy babies, I guess.
GTKY: I know I asked this before earlier, but thought it would be fun to bring it up again. Do you have a name or names picked out? If so, what are they?
Baby A is Genevieve Celine, Baby B is Gianna Lucine. My parents and you guys are the only ones who know yet!
What rants/raves/questions/advice?
Rants-solidarity on the heartburn. Gah! Also, exhaustion set in big time this week. Feeling like a crappy wife/mom. My husband has moved to the couch, because my restlessness and newly obnoxious bear-like snoring were keeping him awake.
Raves: Nursery is so close to being done! And my MIL volunteered that as their baby gift, they'd like to pay for a housecleaning service for us for a few months. That's amazing.
@wabash15 - I'd be so mad about the smoke smell! Can you see if the dealer can do anything? I'm glad you like the new van otherwise. We have a Chrysler Town and Country, and I adore it.
@clovelyone- 10 weeks! You're getting close! Hang in there.
@stella_700- love your names, but I'm biased. (We have an Alexander!)
@britmanering73 - Wow, your hubby is killing it this week! Good for him. (And you!)
@KathrynJ088- Thank goodness for Halo Top ice cream! Not sure how they manage it, but it's good stuff. I'm not sure what I'd do about the FIL situation, but keeping my fingers crossed that he's actually come up with something helpful...that you need AND have room for.
@breezybee - You are my hero. Packing! Moving! Remodeling! I'm glad your hubby is being so awesome. But I also think you deserve a prenatal massage or 3.
@leilagphillips- I'm going to chime in on that cough. It sounds miserable. Hoping you feel better ASAP or the doc sorts you out.
@tmk0325 - Ooh, I like Calla as a name option (via Leila)! Clay and Cohen are both good strong names. We lucked out with our two girls, my hubby and I could NOT agree on boys names to save our lives.
Diagnosed : unexplained infertility
6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015
TTC #3 5/2016
Restarted Fertility tx
IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17