I'm on my phone so I don't have any pics at the moment, but Amelia is 4.5 months! At her last appt she was 13 pounds and she's comfortably in her 3-6 month clothes
I've been back at work for about a month and a half now- I'm very pleased with her daycare and she seems to be doing really well. She smiles and laughs now, which is awesome! She also just learned how to blow raspberries, which she now does basically all day long. And she sleeps in 8-9 hour stretches at night! She's still in our room- I'd be ok with transitioning her to her room, but DH is hesitant. Her nursery is all set up though!
I am sad though, I think I might be stopping bf'ing soon. We started combo feeding when I went back to work- I tried pumping at work, but I started a new job like three weeks after I went back, and with training and whatnot, it was just too much for me. And I hated pumping at work. I've been trying to nurse her in the morning, pump when I get home from work and then nurse her before bed. The last few days though, she's been not wanting to latch and being difficult. So then I get upset and frustrated and mad at her, which I feel like is not healthy. I'm going to give it a few more days, but I think I might throw in the towel. I was on the fence about bf'ing in the first place- I'm glad I made it this far, and I wish I could keep going, but I just don't think it's good for my mental health at this point
Overall though, she's such a good, happy baby. I still stare at her sometimes and I can't believe she's mine!
Post by christy082 on Sept 10, 2014 15:55:36 GMT -5
I'm 17w 3 days. Feeling good. Actually I really don't feel pregnant at all right now! And I don't think I'm showing even though my pants are tight. It's actually got me a little bummed, though I'm sure my time will come when I feel huge, lol. We are team green and planning to stay that way. Our anatomy scan is Sept 29th. I'm slightly nervous, just hope all goes well.
bk1, I love your woodland theme!! There is the cutest woodland themed bedding right now at Babies R Us with the cutest little fox and other animals on it. If I wasn't doing a Peter Rabbit/Beatrix Potter themed nursery, I'd be doing woodland theme, too! Oh and there is an adorable boppy with a fox/owl woodland theme, too!
Post by estrellita on Sept 10, 2014 17:14:37 GMT -5
Ok, here's some proof I'm already showing more than bk1, lol. I sure hope this pic isn't huge! Don't mind the clothes in the background, haven't figured out where to hang that mirror up..
ETA: Also, my appointment went well, heart rate was 143 so... maybe a boy now? Lol. They took blood for the quad screen, hope everything looks good with that!
I know this sounds crazy at only 10w, but I swear sleeping is already less comfortable. I don't have a bump, so I don't know why this is. I also wake up to pee every single morning around 4am, which is kind of annoying. But I will happily take these things because it means a BABY is coming. I still have such a hard time believing it.
krystee I also am less comfortable sleeping! And I am getting up to pee 4-5 times a night to pee. It's insane. This is not a good omen :\ I started using an essential oil blend at night to help me sleep. Last night I think I only peed 3 times and slept better. Things could be looking up!
You should AW your announcement! If you want that is
Oo ooo, yes please share baby announcements are so cute! (Of course only if you want)
Hahaha not to disappoint I just changed my status to "Making it FB official Baby _______ will be here in February." So no cute announcement. I just decided tonight is a good night. I was going to wait until next week with the ultrasound but eh, just went for it.
wanderingenough I'm so sorry about the headaches I had migraines occasionally before getting pregnant but pregnancy really exacerbated them. Anytime there's a change in weather or barometric pressure I get them for 2 days nonstop. I feel your pain! Hopefully you'll hit a point in pregnancy where your hormones make them go away.
krystee I bought my giant preggo pillow in first tri with no regrets! I was uncomfortable too. Plus I felt like having a pillow up against my stomach eased the nausea.
I'm 23w5d- the peanut will be viable in 1 day & 2.5 hours The 24 week milestone is huge for my insane, NICU nurse self because I see the 20-22 weekers that have to give birth and my heart breaks for them. If you ever plan on being a NICU or L&D nurse, I recommend waiting until after having kids so you don't end up crazy like me.
I've been feeling him move a lot and I love it. No one else has felt him yet but I'm hopeful DH will soon! I had a few weeks of reprieve from morning sickness but in the past month or so I've been throwing up 1-2 times a week. Usually I'm not nauseous any other time but this past week I've been nauseous so maybe it has to do with a growth spurt. Today I hit a new low and threw up on my dinner plate. BUT Weston had the hiccups for the first time today and it was adorable so it's okay
I took the maxi dress pic 2 days ago because I was trying it on. I might wear it to my shower in November. Excuse the no makeup. The other pic is my Halloween costume that came in yesterday
I am getting that same Halloween costume, MrsAggie! Did you get it on etsy? I am trying to figure out what size to get because I don't know how much bigger I'll be then.
I am getting that same Halloween costume, MrsAggie! Did you get it on etsy? I am trying to figure out what size to get because I don't know how much bigger I'll be then.
Yes! I got it on etsy from BabytalkDesigns. They're maternity shirts but I ordered a size up because another reviewer suggested it (1 size larger than Old Navy maternity sizing for reference). I don't like my shirts tight so it fits perfectly. If you like fitted shirts then your normal size would be okay.
MrsAggie- Thank you for the job you do! I cannot imagine how difficult it is at times. I just read the other day about a mother who delivered her baby stillborn at 38w...it definitely brought up emotions from my losses and just cannot imagine the pain that mother is suffering. Also reminded me of those two days at my OB's office and just how incredibly lucky I am to have such an amazing team, both doctors and nurses! You really do make a huge difference!
luv2rn4fun I promise you that I'm the lucky one to get to do the job I do. Sometimes I sit in the NICU and think that none of these patients would be alive 100 years ago. A routine resuscitation today was a death sentence then. If you ever get a chance to watch the first episode of The Knick from Cinemax (I think the first episode is on YouTube), it shows you just how far medicine has come in relation to giving birth. It's amazing. I love my little peanuts <3
luv2rn4fun I promise you that I'm the lucky one to get to do the job I do. Sometimes I sit in the NICU and think that none of these patients would be alive 100 years ago. A routine resuscitation today was a death sentence then. If you ever get a chance to watch the first episode of The Knick from Cinemax (I think the first episode is on YouTube), it shows you just how far medicine has come in relation to giving birth. It's amazing. I love my little peanuts <3
It is truly amazing how far medicine has come. Just in the last 30 years too! I was born 9 weeks early myself and spent 2 weeks in NICU. It's kind of funny because now that I'm past the 24 wk mark, my next milestone is 31 weeks. Ideally I want him to bake as long as possible but am thankful in knowing that he can survive now that we are past 24 wk and he's just getting stronger and stronger every day. I will have to check that out- thank you for the recommendation!
Milo will be 8 weeks tomorrow. I can hardly believe it! He's slowly moving out of the fussy phase, so we have really great days and some not great days. He's started letting me set him down during the day more. He's gone for two 20-30 minute stretches on is own per day for the last few days! It's pretty much impossible to get anything done while holding him, but I wear him sometimes and that helps. At night he sleeps well, but he still wakes up to eat a lot. He usually gives me one three hour stretch and then two hours for the rest of the night. There have been two nights where he's slept four hours in a row!
He's got great neck control for his age, loves going for walks and playing with daddy, and is super snuggly. His hair is growing so fast. Nursing is going really well. I love him!
Post by luv2rn4fun on Sept 11, 2014 10:08:19 GMT -5
So cute katiek! Makes me want to come snuggle him! Glad to hear you are able to put him down a little...hope that he starts sleeping a little more at night in the upcoming days and weeks! Hang in there- you are doing great!
DD is a little over 5 months and I really don't know where the time has gone. She is going to be starting day care the week after next and am really nervous/excited. I have been home with her since she was born and has refused a bottle so I have had no time away. I am excited to have some 'me' time which I desperately need but sad that she will be away from me. She is such a great baby.
katiek glad to hear I am not the only one w a baby who won't let me put him down. I can't wear him yet bc he is too light for the carrier.
Oh no! Hopefully he's big enough soon. I can't hold Milo in one arm anymore, so the wrap is my lifesaver. His neck isn't strong enough for no support, but he's too long for one arm. It's nice to cuddle, but I can't do anything!
@estrellita I have NO idea. H said he had a feeling it was a girl at one point and I started getting really excited about girl names and decor and then I realized that was not a good idea. So then I started thinking more about boy stuff and getting really excited about that. Either way, we'll be thrilled.
H gets annoyed when people ask him which sex he is hoping for. It's kind of cute. He is like, "I just want to be a dad! Our kid is going to be amazing either way."