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April 2013 Moms
Poochie22
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GTKY Post
Poochie22
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Good Afternoon Ladies!
I am curious on how different of experiences we have all had, and kid of anxious to see other peoples answers.
Are you a FTM, STM or S+TM?
How many children do you plan to have?
Will this be your last LO?
What was your worst Trimester? (I know 3rd is still going but with how you feel know vs the other Tri's)
Are you ready for your LO? (in whatever way)
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry?
Have a great day!
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Are you a FTM, STM or S+TM?: This is LO#3 and PG#4.
How many children do you plan to have? DH and I aren't going to do anything about it now, but we plan for this to be the last.
Will this be your last LO? Yes.
What was your worst Trimester? (I know 3rd is still going but with how you feel know vs the other Tri's) 3rd Tri for sure.
Are you ready for your LO? (in whatever way) Not even close, we need to transition our boys sleep arrangements, cribs vs beds, buy 2 new carseats and potentially a new vehicle.
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry? Currently I'm most excited about the baby blankets I'll be making for DD.
Are you a FTM, STM or S+TM? I am a FTM
How many children do you plan to have? I plan to have 3 altogether not including Step son, so that totals up to 4. Wish me luck
Will this be your last LO? No way, I am just getting started.
What was your worst Trimester? (I know 3rd is still going but with how you feel know vs the other Tri's) For me, the 3rd Tri is the worst, 1st and 2nd were easy compared to this Tri and I just satrted it! I am sicker now then i was in both of those Trimester together!
Are you ready for your LO? (in whatever way) I am ready to meet LO but nesting wise, not at all. Still working on the nursery and do not have anything yet. Yikes!
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry? My favorite thing on the registry is the stroller and carseat (come together). It is Pooh themed! I would say the crib set but i have not been aloowed to see it, my dad is making it and I picked out the blue prints but that is all I know, o and that it is made of Cherry Wood. Really pretty red wood.
Are you crocheting one, doing the fleece no-sew, or something else? We made a no-sew for LO, sleeping baby winnie the poohs on it.
Are you a FTM, STM or S+TM? second baby, third pregnancy.
How many children do you plan to have? 3 or 4, including FI's DD.
Will this be your last LO? Quite possibly, yes. We'll see.
What was your worst Trimester? (I know 3rd is still going but with how you feel know vs the other Tri's) I'm pretty sure 3rd tri will be the worst.
Are you ready for your LO? (in whatever way) Oh yes. As ready as I'll ever be!
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry? I'm inexplicably excited about getting a pack n play. Other than that, I have to finish an afghan and a sweater, then I get to make Little V a blanket! It's gonna rock so much.
Are you a FTM, STM or S+TM? I am a FTM
How many children do you plan to have? We plan on having two
Will this be your last LO? Planning on one more
What was your worst Trimester? (I know 3rd is still going but with how you feel know vs the other Tri's) Hands down my first trimester was the worst. I couldn't even keep water down & was pukey all the time. I curse the person who named it "Morning Sickness" for giving women around the world false hopes lol!
Are you ready for your LO? (in whatever way) I am mentally ready for my little man & almost have all of his items.
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry? My favorite item on my registry that my mom actually just purchased yesterday is his PNP. It's by Graco & vibrates & plays music. I want to get in it myself.
What about you Poochie?
Are you a FTM, STM or S+TM? FTM
How many children do you plan to have? 2
Will this be your last LO? Yup! We weren't planning on two at once!
What was your worst Trimester? Let's just say the only "trouble-free" tri was the second.
Are you ready for your LO? We have most of the gear, lots of clothes, help lined up. If they came now, we'd be OK.
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry? All the cute clothes!!! For a single item, I'd say the stroller (Bugaboo Donkey Twin)
TTC #1 since May 2010. BFP #1 - 5/31/10; m/c on 7/22/10
Started seeing RE in August 2011
5 IUIs: BFN; IVF #1 - Success! BFP - 7/25/12
You all are too quick for me, I did get mine up though but it is not the first one posted.
Are you a FTM, STM or S+TM? STM
How many children do you plan to have? DH says 2, I say 3
Will this be your last LO? Maybe. Depends on how it goes and if I can convince DH on another.
What was your worst Trimester? (I know 3rd is still going but with how you feel know vs the other Tri's) So far, so good. I haven't really felt bad at all this pregnancy (except for non-pregnancy related things). I'm guessing it'll catch up to me and third tri will hit like a tonne of bricks soon.
Are you ready for your LO? (in whatever way) Yes and no. We have all the big stuff from DS, but I haven't done a thing for this one. I need to buy clothes, cloth diapers, fix up the family bassinet, start a baby book...
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry? My new stroller. I haven't had much of a chance to use it yet, but I love it and can't wait to see how it works for 2.
My BFP Chart
I was a little shocked when I saw that, glad you clarified!
LMAO
How many children do you plan to have? 2-3
Will this be your last LO? Hope not
What was your worst Trimester? (I know 3rd is still going but with how you feel know vs the other Tri's) 1st because I was SO exhausted but 3rd is starting to wear on me (waaaa lol) and it's just going to get worse
Are you ready for your LO? (in whatever way) yes!! well 90% hope to be 100% the week or 2 after my shower
just need a few essentials still (E.g. carseat)
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry? Super excited for cloth diapers - but I love the comforter we bought her (even though it will be a while before she can use it!)
Are you a FTM, STM or S+TM? FTM
How many children do you plan to have? 2-4
Will this be your last LO? Probably not
What was your worst Trimester? I think the third is taking the cake, my hips, back, and feet are killing me.
Are you ready for your LO? If I was to have him/her right now I would need some wipies, a carseat, and some more clothes. We would make it work. Emotionally, I guess as ready as I'll ever be. That would probably be my answer if you ask me on my due date.
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry? I'm excited for my Mei Tai baby carrier and a boppi, I love those things.
Are you a FTM, STM or S+TM? This will be #2
How many children do you plan to have? We were hoping for 4-5, but am fully expecting this to be the last due to IF issues.
Will this be your last LO? yes, see above
What was your worst Trimester? (I know 3rd is still going but with how you feel know vs the other Tri's) I had very easy 1st tris with both babies, other than the worries of being PGAL. I'm already feeling very cumbersome, so I'm guessing 3rd tri will be the hardest, physically.
Are you ready for your LO? (in whatever way) For the most part. It seems there's always something to do, but those things will get tackled whenever we need to do them.
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry? I'm really looking forward to CDing from the beginning with this baby, so I'm kind of obsessed with diapers, diaper patterns and diaper fabric right now. My favorite baby item from last time was our temporal scanner thermometer (even though I know others don't like them, it worked well for us).
Are you a FTM, STM or S+TM?
I'm a STM.
How many children do you plan to have?
I think we're done now.
Will this be your last LO?
We've discussed it, but haven't made any definite plans. I think baby boy will be our last.
What was your worst Trimester? (I know 3rd is still going but with how you feel know vs the other Tri's)
If I honestly think about it, this whole pregnancy has been a piece of cake. Only had one scare & no real morning sickness or issues beyond terrible heartburn and back aches.
Are you ready for your LO? (in whatever way)
I'm ready to meet this little fella!
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry?
I don't guess I have a favorite item yet, he's gotten a ton of CUTE clothes so I guess the cute little outfits I can't wait to put him in.
Are you a FTM, STM or S+TM?: This is my first!
How many children do you plan to have? I'd like to have at least 1 more, because I think it's great to grow up with siblings. My husband thinks 1 is enough... so we'll see how 1 goes.
Will this be your last LO? not sure yet.
What was your worst Trimester? (I know 3rd is still going but with how you feel know vs the other Tri's) 1st was tough because I was feeling tired/nauseous/bloated, and couldn't tell anyone why! 3rd will probably be the toughest -- the tiredness and nausea have returned, and I have bad lower back pain now.. bleh.
Are you ready for your LO? (in whatever way) . I don't think I'll ever be ready, mentally! We have the nursery mostly set up, but I'm waiting until after my shower to buy anything else.
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry? l love my glider.. I guess it's more for me than the baby, but it's so comfy! Actually, I have to say that I love the whole nursery decor we have so far, especially the handmade elements. My husband painted a cherry blossom mural over the crib, and I'm working on a mobile for over the changing table.
How many children do you plan to have? Before this pregnancy, we wanted 3. Now we are thinking 2.
Will this be your last LO? No God willing
What was your worst Trimester? I know 3rd is still going but with how you feel know vs the other Tri's. I can't choose! This pregnancy has been no picnic. Severe nausea and vomiting in the first tri, 2 stints in the hospital in the second tri, and I'll continue on bed rest for the entire third tri.
Are you ready for your LO? in whatever way. Mostly, no. Her nursery isn't painted yet. We barely have any of the essentials shower isn't until March 16th, so ive been holding off on buying things. I would say I'm mentally ready though. I'm definitely ready for the wait be over.
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry? Two items are tied. I'm really excited for the Britax BAgile stroller, and also the glider for her nursery.
BFP 01/01/2015, EDD 09/07/2015, CP
BFP 10/09/2015, EDD 06/01/2016, MC @ 7 weeks
BFP 03/12/2016, DD#2 born 11/15/2016
BFP 01/28/2019, EDD 09/29/2019
Are you a FTM, STM or S+TM? STM
How many children do you plan to have? 2, possibly 3
Will this be your last LO? High probability...I'm 35, but not ready to say for sure yet.
What was your worst Trimester? 3rd for sure. Already feeling sciatic pain & more sleepless nights...and I know what's still in store.
Are you ready for your LO? (in whatever way) Somewhat. Lots I haven't done (no name, no nursery) but we will use gear & neutral clothes we have until we move & set up a nursery shortly after birth. 2nd time around and Team Green mean I'm pretty lazy. Emotionally I'm ready, except I get sad some days thinking how little time I have left with just DD1 as my only baby & primary focus.
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry? Many favs from DD, will have to see what this LO prefers. But the KTan, Snap n Go, Swaddle sleepsacks, and vibrating bouncer all rank up there as must-haves in my book.
So jealous I hope I get the glider on my registry! Do you have a theme for your nursery or more just a look? We still need to get on doing ours.
Are you a FTM, STM or S+TM? I am a FTM
How many children do you plan to have? I plan on having only two
Will this be your last LO? After this LO we want to wait a bit until we are ready again to have one more.
What was your worst Trimester? (I know 3rd is still going but with how you feel know vs the other Tri's) I would have to say the first Trimester. I just felt so gross all the time and I could barely eat. It was driving me crazy. Now I feel pretty good, even with everything the 3rd trimester has thrown at me
Are you ready for your LO? (in whatever way) I am ready emotionally, mentally, but I don't have everything for him like diapers and such.
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry? My favorite item on my registry is the stroller and carseat travel set. It is gorgeous and I am really glad I am getting it
Are you a FTM, STM or S+TM? FTM
How many children do you plan to have? Originally 2 or 3. But thanks to infertility we can't really plan...just hope. We do have 2 frozen embies that we'll pop in my oven in a couple of years. Praying at least one of them sticks around.
Will this be your last LO? I hope not
What was your worst Trimester? (I know 3rd is still going but with how you feel know vs the other Tri's) Hard to say since I've only been in 3rd tri for a few weeks. I guess I'd have to say 1st tri was the worst so far. But even that wasn't really that bad.
Are you ready for your LO? (in whatever way) Mentally and emotionally, yes. Our home and items that we need to purchase/receive from baby shower, no. We have just scratched the surface on our nursery.
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry? Probably our rocking chair. It won't be here for for another 3 weeks which is fine. It's perfect, I can't wait to rock my little man to sleep in it and sing him lullabies.
Are you a FTM, STM or S+TM? - FTM
How many children do you plan to have? - A couple
Will this be your last LO? - No
What was your worst Trimester? (I know 3rd is still going but with how you feel know vs the other Tri's) - About the same... Have had a really easy pregnancy.
Are you ready for your LO? (in whatever way) Yes.. mostly.
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry? Probably our entire PBK registry.
Are you a FTM, STM or S+TM? I am a FTM!
How many children do you plan to have? The plan is 2 but if #2 is a DD as well, we may think about 3
Will this be your last LO? Hopefully not!
What was your worst Trimester? (I know 3rd is still going but with how you feel know vs the other Tri's) I would have to say this one so far just due to heartburn
Are you ready for your LO? (in whatever way) nope, and I dont think I will be until she gets here
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry? I did some registry stalking and saw that our mamaroo swing was purchased and I am beyond excited for it!
Are you a FTM, STM or S+TM? I am a second time mom. My daughter is 22 months and will be 2 years + 1 month when this baby is born.
How many children do you plan to have? This is my last one. I've had Hyperemesis (severe morning sickness) with both pregnancies and it would be very likely to happen again so we are all done after this. We were only planning on two to begin with though so it's worked out well.
Will this be your last LO? Yep
What was your worst Trimester? (I know 3rd is still going but with how you feel know vs the other Tri's) The first 20 weeks were horrible for me. I lost 20 lbs in the first 2-3 weeks of pregnancy and ended up with a PICC line, daily IV fluids, the inability to get out of bed, and home health care. Finally at 20 weeks I quit throwing up all day every day. I just found out that our baby has one artery in the umbilical cord instead of two so I will be dealing with heavy monitoring from this point on, which will be annoying, but doesn't compare to throwing up constantly.
Are you ready for your LO? (in whatever way) I'm really excited now about the baby coming! We aren't super prepared but as a second time mom I don't think that we really need much more in order to be prepared.
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry? Nothing on the registry but I loved my Moby the first time around and I'm excited to have another tiny baby to carry in it!
Are you a FTM, STM or S+TM?: FTM here!
How many children do you plan to have? DH and I would like 3-4, but we might change our minds after Maisy arrives. LOL
Will this be your last LO? No.
What was your worst Trimester? (I know 3rd is still going but with how you feel know vs the other Tri's) 1st Tri was "worst" even though none have really been that bad. I was just way more tired then than I am now. That's about the worst symptom I've had so far.
Are you ready for your LO? (in whatever way) Yes! We are getting closer and closer to having everything that we need. If Maisy came today, we would be ready for her.
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry? I'm in love with the yarn letters that my friends made for Maisy's room. I also LOVE the bow holder that she received. I posted a pic below!
Are you a FTM, STM or S+TM? This will be my 2nd LO.
How many children do you plan to have? Maybe one more after this, but who knows.
Will this be your last LO? Maybe, maybe not. We will see what having 2 children is like before we decide to have anymore.
What was your worst Trimester? (I know 3rd is still going but with how you feel know vs the other Tri's) As of right now, 3rd tri. I am a hot, emotional mess. I feel like a freaking cow. And I'm having such bad back issues, that my OB told me I will probably need physical therapy afterwards. With all that being said, I'm still very happy to be pregnant. It's just been more difficult this time around.
Are you ready for your LO? (in whatever way) Not in the least. We just started painting the nursery...
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry? I don't have a registry this time. But I really want to buy the K'Tan carrier. I was watching youtube demonstrations on it, and it looks pretty bada**
Are you a FTM, STM or STM?
FTM!
How many children do you plan to have? Hopefully 3-4, realistically more like 2
Will this be your last LO? What was your worst Trimester?I know 3rd is still going but with how you feel know vs the other Tri's. I would have to say first. DH was away in Afghan, i was planning a my wedding and i was so tired i could barley drag myself out of bed. im mean, EXHAUSTED. oh! and i was working fulltime.
Are you ready for your LO? Ummm, i dunno? i would like to think i am. Really nervous more then anything. I really dont know what to expect bc i have never been around babies before and non of my (few) friends have any kids. When it comes the essentials, def not! Just got the crib up the other day.
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry?
The Fisher Price Cradle and Swing Snugabunny!!!!!! I hear it makes life a bit easier
Are you a FTM, STM or S+TM? FTM
How many children do you plan to have? 1 or 2
Will this be your last LO? More than likely I will have another down the road
What was your worst Trimester? (I know 3rd is still going but with how you feel know vs the other Tri's) 1st for sure!
Are you ready for your LO? (in whatever way) Definitely ready for this baby to come out!
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry? Pack 'N Play
I have to say that being PGAL was definitely the WORST part of this pregnancy. It made the entire 1st trimester drag like nobody's business!
Are you a FTM, STM or S+TM? FTM
How many children do you plan to have? 2
Will this be your last LO? Nope, hopefully one more!
What was your worst Trimester? (I know 3rd is still going but with how you feel know vs the other Tri's): Probably the 2nd due to health issues.
Are you ready for your LO? (in whatever way) I think so! Mentally I'm definitely ready to meet her
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry? My DH bought a pair of footie pajamas that will make LO look like a bear, little ears, tail and paws. It's ridiculous but adorable.
Are you a FTM, STM or S+TM? FTM, 2nd PG (m/c @ 10w)
How many children do you plan to have? 2-3 depending on genders
Will this be your last LO? first of at least two
What was your worst Trimester? (I know 3rd is still going but with how you feel know vs the other Tri's) probably the 1st. i had bad morning sickness and worked with babies full time, so it was hard to get away and even harder being sick with such needy 'clients'
Are you ready for your LO? (in whatever way) mostly. i'm prepared to wake up all the time, i just know at a certain point i'm gonna get exhausted and need a break. luckily MH is very excited to do his part with helping and both of our parents are 2 hrs away
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry? probably his bedding and clothes, but i love his crib too. we also have a cube shelf with 9 cubbies that's pretty darn cute and so organized looking!
Are you a FTM, STM or S+TM? baby #4
How many children do you plan to have? we had planned on 3 but we got a wonderful surprise #4
Will this be your last LO? YES
What was your worst Trimester? (I know 3rd is still going but with how you feel know vs the other Tri's) 1st and 2nd have been pretty easy. I think 3rd will be the roughest with the anticipation and being BIG and uncomfortable.
Are you ready for your LO? (in whatever way) pretty much. We need to buy a new car that will fit all six of us but we have everything else.
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry? My favorite thing I had from my last baby was the Ergo. I used it all the time especially having 2 older boys that are in sports and hiking in the mountains.
STM
I will have 2 children when this LO arrives.
I think we will be done after this, but ask me again in 2 years.
I've been so worried throughout this entire pregnancy, so I can't really say which is my worst. Probably the end of the first/beginning of the second because of the nausea and exhaustion though.
Yes and no. I'm sure we are ready enough that we would figure it all out. I have a lot of work at work to get done between now and April. The twin bed we ordered for my son hasn't arrived to switch the bed situations around. Plus, I haven't gone through the baby clothes to see what I can reuse yet. But, because this is our second we already have all the gear and my boobs will supply the food. I bought two packs of newborn diapers the other day. So, we have the essentials.
Favorite item? Probably the baby blanket I've been making for LO. I can't wait to finish it. I'll post a PIP of it when it's done.
Are you a FTM, STM or S+TM? STM
How many children do you plan to have? 2 or 3
Will this be your last LO? Maybe
What was your worst Trimester? (I know 3rd is still going but with how you feel know vs the other Tri's) It was 3rd the first time around and I would say 3rd this time too. I hate how uncomfortable I feel and the lack of sleep.
Are you ready for your LO? (in whatever way) Sort of. I have clothes, diapers, PNP, RNP, swing, etc. But the nursey hasn't been painted and crib isn't set up.
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry? I don't have a registry this time around but I loved the RNP and our swing with DD. We used those a lot.
Are you a FTM, STM or S+TM? FTM, currently 31 weeks pregnant.
How many children do you plan to have? Comig from a family of 13, I think 3 is our max. Can't do it like my momma did it.
Will this be your last LO? Lets hope not.
What was your worst Trimester? (I know 3rd is still going but with how you feel know vs the other Tri's) Def 3rd trimester, its kicking my butt! I'm exhausted all the time and walking like a "penguin"
Are you ready for your LO? (in whatever way) I'm not really sure, fear is starting to kick in and I'm scared! plus his nursery is nowhere finish.
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry? My rocking chair! Cant wait for it to arrive.
Are you a FTM, STM or S+TM? STM
How many children do you plan to have? We planned on two, but we are adding twins, so 3 it is.
Will this be your last LO? Yes, these two girls will be our last.
What was your worst Trimester? (I know 3rd is still going but with how you feel know vs the other Tri's) I'm not technically in the 3rd tri yet (Saturday I will be, woohoo!), but the second actually royally sucked. I was so nauseous and then had all the complications with TTTS and had to have fetal surgery, so yeah, second tri sucked, although, it seems better now. Not sure how 3rd will compare yet, but I'm sure physically it'll be tough.
Are you ready for your LO? (in whatever way) No! My upstairs is totally torn apart because we are tryingt to move my DH's office to the end of the hallway where the linen cabinet was (torn out to make room), and we are just at the point where my husband can finally move his desk out of the office and we can pull all that crap out of the room and start painting for DS to move into. Then we need to fix the nursery a little by adding the second crib, moving the furniture around and installing a closet organizer in there (more demo of the closet). Not to mention, I have to find homes for everything that's been kicked out of the office and the two closets upstairs. Okay, I'm panicking now...
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry? My favorite items ever are the paci grips and sippy grips made by booginhead. I love these things so much! I can't tell you how many parents, young and old have said, wow! I wish I had that for my LO! Especially about the sippy grips.
TTC since May 2006. After 3 failed Clomid cycles, 2 failed Injectibles/IUIs, 2 failed IVFs and 1 failed FET, we moved on to adoption!
Last ditch FET resulted in BFP, and identical twin girls!
Are you a FTM, STM or STM? STM
How many children do you plan to have? 2 or 3
Will this be your last LO? Not sure..
What was your worst Trimester? Definitely the 1st! 24 hour ms and throwing up. Ugh
Are you ready for your LO? We still have so much to do and buy!! Totally not ready...
What is your favorite baby item that you have or that is on your registry? BOB stroller... hands down the best! And aden anais swaddle blankets.