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August 2013 Moms
AlexKate45
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BTDT Moms 2+ Check In
AlexKate45
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Good Morning Mommas! Hope you LO's let you have a good sleep last night. My DS was a little restless last night so I'm moving slowly this morning!
1. Due Date
2. Team - we'll update as we get there
3. AW your LO(s)
4. Is there something(s) you want to try to do differently this time around? Either during pregnancy or after birth?
5. Any other news/updates questions you want to share?
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1. Due Date : Aug 4
2. Team - we'll update as we get there: We'll find out
3. AW your LO(s): DS is turning 2 tomorrow! Where did my baby go? I'm excited for his party on Sat. We are planning just a small one with family. Farm theme because DS is obsessed with farm animals right now!
4. Is there something(s) you want to try to do differently this time around? Either during pregnancy or after birth? DS was exclusively breast fed and we didn't try a bottle with him until 3 months because I was scared of nipple confusion. He refused and never took one ever. This time I'd like to try LO#2 on expressed breast milk from a bottle earlier. So maybe DH and I can have a night out before LO#2 is 6 months old!
5. Any other news/updates questions you want to share? Today is my NT scan. I'm excited and nervous!
2. Team - we'll update as we get there:green
3. AW your LO(s): Little man is sick hacking away.
4. Is there something(s) you want to try to do differently this time around? Either during pregnancy or after birth? I am actually going to try cloth diapering this time around.
5. Any other news/updates questions you want to share? May be twins, won't find out for another week when I get my first ultrasound but I am dating further along by size than I should.
2: team undeclared. Leaning towards green.
3. Despite the UO on the subject...DS has started giving kisses. And sometimes they are on the mouth. Before I had kids I thought that was weird, but I'm sure as hell not going to push him away or discourage it for now. He is 17 months old. He even makes the lip smacking kiss sound! He kisses everything. His stuffed animals, both our dogs get kisses on the top of the head and of course, cheek and mouth puckers for us. Melts my heart. He's very lovey. He gives the best hugs.
4. I don't have another dr appt until 2/27. Feels like such a looooong time away. I'm trying to enjoy this pregnancy more this time around. Last time I was a mess reading about everything and researching products. I should have spent my time relaxing and having fun. I'm excited 3/26. Our dr office has a 3d u/s machine. Can't wait to really see the baby.
5. My goal for the new year is to meal plan more and make more food. I made homemade pasta sauce last night. It was amazing!!
Good Morning! DD slept well! For the last month she has been waking up just after 5, it seems she might be back to 5:30. I know it sounds stupid but that 30 mins makes a big difference!! lol
1. Due Date Aug 8th
2. Team - we'll update as we get there We are undecided. It will be up to DH.
3. AW your LO(s) DD has really started speaking in sentences. I love hearing her stories about how her day went! It's so funny to hear what was important to them.
4. Is there something(s) you want to try to do differently this time around? Either during pregnancy or after birth? I want to try for a VBAC and I hope BF'ing will workout this time around. I will be sleep training a lot sooner this time.
5. Any other news/updates questions you want to share? I switched OBs so I had an appt this week and last week - I gained SEVEN effing lbs in ONE week. How is that even possible?!?! I think one scale is off, but damn. I only gained 13 lbs my last pg and I am starting this one at the same weight I delivered so this just about killed me.
Happy Birthday to your little man!
Ahhh!! This would kill me not knowing. I don't think I could think of anything else!! Btw how is your move going? Did you get the go ahead yet or are you still waiting?
1. Due Date- Aug 7th
2. Team- Finding out!
3. DS, 14 months
4. Something you want to do differently? Honestly, I want to do everything the same. I had a really great pregnancy that last time around and my birth experience was all I could ask for. I guess I'm just really lucky! If I had to pick one thing, I will say that I will definitely be more open to help this time around-especially after the baby was born. Last time I was such a control freak that I wanted to prove to myself that I could keep it together, and unfortunately I ended up just being overwhelmed. This time, I'm going to be MUCH more assertive in asking for help.
5. No news- just excited that 1st tri is almost OVER!!!!!
Hi, Ladies! Been so affected by all day m/s that I've barely been able to look at the computer or my phone...something about the screens make me vomit, lol! Anyway, hoping to feel better soon and post more
1. Due Date: 8/10
2. Team - Green. It was the BEST last time!
3. AW your LO(s): Just gave DD her first haircut last night. OMG she looks soooo cute, lol!
4. Is there something(s) you want to try to do differently this time around? Either during pregnancy or after birth? Hmmm...probably just sleep train earlier than 13 months, so I don't go crazy from sleep deprivation again!
5. Any other news/updates questions you want to share? NT scan today, too! Excited and anxious. My sister is coming to stay with DD and DD seems moody this morning...makes me worry a bit about my time out. Funny how even appts are overshadowed by thoughts/worries about LO #1 this time around!
1. Due Date- Aug 25th
2. Team - definitely finding out
3. AW your LO(s)- My DD has started blowing kisses and I love it. She'll blow kisses to random people when we are leaving the store. She's got a lotta love to give! She also always "moos" when she sees a cow. This can be at Chickfila, on a book, in a field, a stuffed animal. She doesn't discriminate.
4. Is there something(s) you want to try to do differently this time around? Either during pregnancy or after birth? I'm going to see how long I can go without an epi. Last time I asked for one before I even really felt contractions because I was scared when I really started hurting and wanting one, I would have to wait. Then the guy botched it. I couldn't feel my legs for like 12 hours after.
Also, I'm going to make sure I don't nurse this one to sleep. I am still having a hard time weaning DD because she relies on nursing to fall asleep. Argh.
5. Any other news/updates questions you want to share? Our first appt is this afternoon! Wheeeeeeeeee! I am so excited! Praying for a healthy nugget in there!
1. Due Date: Aug 3rd
2. Team Green!
3. AW your LOs We have all been sick: I can't say I haven't enjoyed the extra cuddles. 19 month old DD refused to get dressed this morning but has insisted on wearing her snow boots. She is marching around in PJs and pink boots, so cute!
4. Is there somethings you want to try to do differently this time around? Either during pregnancy or after birth? I would like to work less, hoping to go part time to spend more time with my kids and have less guilt about work!
5. Any other news/updates questions you want to share? I was supposed to have NT scan and OB appointment today but both are postponed due to flu symptoms:
1. Due Date August 25th
2. Team - we'll update as we get there Trying to stay team green!
3. AW your LO(s) DS has been telling full blown stories lately, its so amazing to hear all that they are really thinking about
4. Is there something(s) you want to try to do differently this time around? Either during pregnancy or after birth? I would like to try and enjoy being pregnant more this time around. With DS I was always worried about gaining weight, etc. This time I hope to go with the flow more
5. Any other news/updates questions you want to share? I'm getting very excited reading everyone's posts about M/S ending, I'm crossing my fingers mine will end soon too!
1. Due Date - 8/20. 10 weeks today, whoop!
2. Team - We will be finding out.
3. AW your LO(s) - DD is 6 and has her first loose tooth.. Actually 3 are loose at the sametime! She is so excited and can't wait for them to fall out so the tooth fairy can come!
4. Is there something(s) you want to try to do differently this time around? Either during pregnancy or after birth? Breast feeding. I didn't with my first two, and I plan to with this one.
5. Any other news/updates questions you want to share? I have my second appt coming up on the 30th.
1. Due Date : Aug 4
2. Team - we'll update as we get there: Green (we're not finding out)
3. AW your LO(s): DD peed on the potty for the first time last night! She's 2.5 and so far has refused pretty much anything potty related. She could not have been less impressed with herself, but I was so excited!
4. Is there something(s) you want to try to do differently this time around? Either during pregnancy or after birth? I really want BFing to go better this time. I only BF DD for 2 months and hated every second of it. Hoping for better luck this time!
5. Any other news/updates questions you want to share? Yesterday was my NT scan. The blob was jumping all over and even scratched it's head with it's little hand:)
1. Due Date- 8/2, but may change to a tad earlier after my appt on the 28th
2. Team - we'll update as we get there- Green
3. AW your LO(s)- DS is 18 months and is going through a phase where he doesnt want to leave mommy's side. Its adorable!
4. Is there something(s) you want to try to do differently this time around? Either during pregnancy or after birth? to BF longer.
5. Any other news/updates questions you want to share? Morning sickness is better- still having waves of nausea but for the most part, week 12 was my turning point.
1. Due Date: Aug. 24
2. Team we'll update as we get there: Healthy and happy, of course, but we'd love another girl. If only because we're having a hard time coming up with a name for a boy.
3. AW your LOs: DD slept from 7:30pm until 8:45am last night. Which was awesome. But I hope it doesn't mean she's getting sick.
4. Is there somethings you want to try to do differently this time around? Trying for a VBAC. I switched midwives because my last one SUCKED and was not an advocate for me when the chips were down.
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2. Team - we'll update as we get there
3. AW your LO(s)--DS was a ROCKSTAR at swim lessons yesterday. So proud of him!
4. Is there something(s) you want to try to do differently this time around? Either during pregnancy or after birth? I am really going to try and stay more active this pregnancy as long as I am comfortable doing so. For after birth, I really want to at least try breastfeeding this time. With DS I didn't even give it a shot and I still regret not even trying.
5. Any other news/updates questions you want to share?
Good luck with your VBAC! I had a successful VBAC with DD and I'm hoping for a repeat. This time they are actually performing VBACs at my practice, which makes life a little easier.
2. Team - GREEN!
3. AW your LO(s): DS is a little sick today, which sucks 'cause we're supposed to take a 6-hour car ride tomorrow to go see my family. We'll be telling them about our new lo then, so I don't want to cancel it!
4. Is there something(s) you want to try to do differently this time around? Either during pregnancy or after birth? Definitely going to introduce wheat and milk earlier with this lo. DS didn't get it until 12 months, and he's got weight issues.
5. Any other news/updates questions you want to share? Am so ready to ms to be done! So ready. Wish I had more energy, because my list of tasks seems to grow everyday!
1. Due Date- August 19th
2. Team - we'll update as we get there- Green! It's the best surprise ever. Especially in this day in age when not much is a mystery anymore. :-)
3. AW your LO(s)- I homeschool my kiddos and my 4 1/2 yo is rocking his math and reading! My 3 yo has discovered that his twin little brothers are viable playmates. Woohooo for an hour and a half of uninterrupted playtime!
4. Is there something(s) you want to try to do differently this time around? Either during pregnancy or after birth? We're going for the homebirth this time!
5. Any other news/updates questions you want to share? Nothing new.
1. Due Date: August 15
2. Team - we'll update as we get there: Team find out.
3. AW your LO(s): Home with DD today since she is sick, another ear infection. I'm sad she's sick but I'm loving all the snuggles today.
4. Is there something(s) you want to try to do differently this time around? Either during pregnancy or after birth? I hope I don't gain as much weight this time around. I had tons of swelling last time and even though my dr. said there wasn't anything I could do to control it I really hope it doesn't happen again this time.
5. Any other news/updates questions you want to share? Can't think of anything.
2. Team - we'll update as we get there: Team finding out.
3. AW your LO(s): He's getting so big so fast. He's really into copying anything we say or do. My allergies have been acting up so he's been pretend sneezing and blowing his nose all the time. It's so adorable
4. Is there something(s) you want to try to do differently this time around? Either during pregnancy or after birth? I plan on taking maternity pictures this time. I felt too swollen last time, but I'm just gonna say "F-it" and go for it. I really hope baby #2 will actually eat when breastfeeding, so I don't just have to pump the whole time. And lastly, I'm getting newborn pictures within the first week or two so I have an adorable sleeping baby rather than an adorable awake and wiggly 1 month old.
5. Any other news/updates questions you want to share? Had my second appointment last Monday and baby is healthy and moving a ton. So far everything is on track!
Parents to:Oliver-6,Jillian Ivy-4, Ari Samuel-2 and
Thanks!
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2. Team - we'll update as we get there: can't wait to find out!
3. AW your LO(s): took LO to the aquarium and zoo this weekend. So much fun seeing him make the connection between the real animals and the toys he has at home. Plus he was signing their names and making their noises. So cool!
4. Is there something(s) you want to try to do differently this time around? Either during pregnancy or after birth? Pump extra to build up a stash before going back to work. Not feel so bad about supplementing if need be.
5. Any other news/updates questions you want to share? Anyone else's DH a stay at home dad or planning to be one?
I'm a bit late to the game, but I'll check in!
1. Estimating August 26th, but I have crazy cycles so we'll get a dating u/s tomorrow to find out for sure.
3. Amelia's been getting really into "reading" whatever she can- mail, a brochure, a card that my mom gave me- she'll seriously talkandtalkandtalk without slowing down, but starts to smirk and get a little shy if she notices I'm watching. I let her watch SuperWhy sometimes, and I noticed her "reading" my card last night, saying, "The sign says, 'no tresspassing,'" something she heard on the show repeatedly. I was all smiles.
4. I'm trying to decide if I want to take some type of classes or special preparation for having a med-free birth this time. With Amelia, my H and I took a regular birthing class, but everything went out the window when I had back labor with no breaks in between contractions. I had gone in hoping to avoid the epidural, but being open to it if I felt like I needed it. I ended up getting it, and it made my birth experience really comfortable & enjoyable. I've heard great things about going med-free, so it's been on my mind a lot lately.
5. I'm just really excited to get our dating ultrasound tomorrow! I'm feeling really positive about it and hoping our little one looks great!
This is amazing! Congrats on your 3 babies!