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Post by scarlarose on Nov 17, 2011 21:19:12 GMT -5
I'm just thrilled that the tests came back fine. That's very exciting! So, you've got yourself a little kickboxer. What fun! Does this mean you're already feeling little kicks? I used to start feeling my babies around 13 weeks, but I was told that was because I'm so tiny. It's funny, sometimes when I see my toddler's little legs just kicking away or running around, I still think about how those legs felt when I was carrying him. My boys really put me through the mill, but it was so worth it.
I think you're so wise to not care about the gender. This was how my hubby and I always felt. The baby was a little miracle and the Lord knew what was best for our family. We just prayed that the baby would be healthy (and I always prayed for straight hair- my curly hair is a curse and it worked 2 out of 3).
Now, if you're in your 14th week, doesn't that mean that you have like 25-26 more weeks to go. I think it would be fun if we had a count down chart or calendar somewhere on the board that we could all follow right along with you. Would you mind telling us when your actual due date is? I promise not to bug you the closer you get to it about whether or not you're having contractions.
So, you're not sure about finding out about the gender. You know, you might not get a choice. Sometimes, at the time of the ultrasound, the baby doesn't want to cooperate and show its stuff. We always wanted to know what the gender was as long as the doctor knew beyond any shadow of doubt what it was. I looked forward to being able to call the baby a he or a she rather than an it. You know, the baby finally had an identity. However, with my first baby we didn't tell anybody but family so that I would get non-gender specific baby items at my baby shower. Oh! A baby shower... I so wish we could do a baby shower for you. That would be a blast! Man! Too bad everyone lives all over the world. It makes it just a little hard to get together. Have you thought about how you're going to decorate your nursery? That might be a factor in finding out about the gender. I could totally see being surprised as fun also. You'll probably know exactly what is right when you have your ultrasound. Don't stress over the small stuff. Just have fun with it! Okay, I can think of a lot more questions, but I'll stop bugging you now. Keep resting and eating! If you ever get tired and discouraged about how you're feeling, you could try hanging up a precious baby sleeper in your house. That's what I did, and it was a great motivator. Just an idea! Hugs to you!
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Post by twassbrake on Nov 18, 2011 10:07:57 GMT -5
Scarla, you're too sweet. You're so excited about my pregnancy.  To answer your questions: No, I don't feel the baby kicking yet. Thank god for that! Don't wanna run around for the next months with the little bugger kicking and boxing every time. That's starting early enough. Doesn't matter how much I love the little bugger. I can feel him growing which is uncomfortable enough. Everything is tender and stretching. Add some kicking and boxing and you have a really bad mooded soon-to-be-mommy. Not a pretty sight. My due date would be late May (21st). Let's see how that works out. Oh heaven the nursery......no, I don't have any visions for the nursery yet. I was so busy these last weeks with work and other things. I'm happy that I found a midwife, that I found a prep-course. I'm still looking for an hospital, which reminds me that I need to make some appointments to take a look at them. I need to check in with them now, because midwifes, prep-courses and visiting hospitals are things you need to decide early to get on their lists. When I have managed this, then I allow myself to think about the decorations. But as I said, I will go with something gender unspecific even if I know the gender of the baby. We already had several ultrasounds, but the gender is not identificable until the 16th/17th week. As I'm having my next appointment in four weeks maybe the doc can already see it then. We'll see  |
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Post by jox3347 on Nov 18, 2011 12:56:57 GMT -5
Twass, it so good to hear how excited you are. Glad you're going to give a mid-wife a look at. Also, schedule visits and get recommendations from others on choosing a Pediatrician. I think you see that Dr. more in their life than anyone else. Keep updating us, it seems everyone is enjoying hearing good news for a change.
Take good care of yourself...
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Post by sweetlikemeli on Nov 21, 2011 2:08:58 GMT -5
Thanks! The testing that was done was not regular one, but no concerns. It was one of those tests you can ask for (if you are willing to pay for it). My hubby can get carried away with his concerns, so to please his nerves we done this tests. As it consists of a blood test and a fine ultrasound it's non-invasive. No harm for the baby. I'm now late in my 14th week, so really early into the 2nd trimester. I'm not a walrus yet but the way it's going I'm turning into one. No twins btw. We already checked per ultrasound. According to my doctor the baby is going to be a kickboxer. It's very lively. Going to tell you more next week.
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Post by twassbrake on Jan 10, 2012 8:27:13 GMT -5
OK, it's been a while since I last updated this thread. So much to do in real life. Let's see what has happenend since the last time. I had my last doctors appointment just yesterday. The baby is growing well. The little bugger is now 23 cm tall and 550 gr of weight. It's still kicking and boxing all the time, just now I'm feeling it too. Doesn't need to wait for the Ultrasound any more. I'm now officially into my 22nd week which means halftimes over. Hubby and me decided to get to know the gender ahead of he birth, but now the baby is not playing nice. He/She is in hiding. Not that it matters if it's a boy or girl, just out of curiosity! Maybe in four weeks at the next appointment. *sigh* I can no longer "hide" the pregnancy. Brought my first real maternity clothes last week. Thank god I'm no longer putting on real weight, just belly. I can live with the growing baby belly, but not with all the extra weight elsewhere. Now people recognize I'm pregnant and not just getting fat, if anyone knows what I mean. We're now starting to put together all the stuff we need. Babys room needs to get painted some time the next weeks. Hubby and me are still debating which one of us will do that. Hubby hates painting (like all things crafting) like hell so normally I would do that. But with the baby he doesn't want me to do it because of all the chemicals, stepping on the ladder, physicality at all. Sigh, try telling him that I'm pregnant, not sick or disabled, but it seems he is deaf on that ear. We'll see where that gets us ..... I predict lots of swearing until it's ready.  Well that was everything new so far. |
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Post by gbird on Jan 10, 2012 8:48:20 GMT -5
OK, it's been a while since I last updated this thread. So much to do in real life. Let's see what has happenend since the last time. I had my last doctors appointment just yesterday. The baby is growing well. The little bugger is now 23 cm tall and 550 gr of weight. It's still kicking and boxing all the time, just now I'm feeling it too. Doesn't need to wait for the Ultrasound any more. I'm now officially into my 22nd week which means halftimes over. Hubby and me decided to get to know the gender ahead of he birth, but now the baby is not playing nice. He/She is in hiding. Not that it matters if it's a boy or girl, just out of curiosity! Maybe in four weeks at the next appointment. *sigh* I can no longer "hide" the pregnancy. Brought my first real maternity clothes last week. Thank god I'm no longer putting on real weight, just belly. I can live with the growing baby belly, but not with all the extra weight elsewhere. Now people recognize I'm pregnant and not just getting fat, if anyone knows what I mean. We're now starting to put together all the stuff we need. Babys room needs to get painted some time the next weeks. Hubby and me are still debating which one of us will do that. Hubby hates painting (like all things crafting) like hell so normally I would do that. But with the baby he doesn't want me to do it because of all the chemicals, stepping on the ladder, physicality at all. Sigh, try telling him that I'm pregnant, not sick or disabled, but it seems he is deaf on that ear. We'll see where that gets us ..... I predict lots of swearing until it's ready. Well that was everything new so far. Glad to hear that you are feeling well in your pregnancy, My Sister In Law is due at the end of February and she now cant bend down to take her own shoes off which she finds very funny. I understand what you mean about people knowing that you are pregnant. She was convinced that people just thought that she had put on weight. She was really glad when it became obvious. Take care |
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Post by Leni on Jan 10, 2012 9:08:55 GMT -5
I am so glad that you are doing well. Take advantage of your husband doing things for you and not letting you do them. Believe me it doesnt last long after the baby is born. When someone offers to help, take advantage, you will not regret it. I am so happy for you and best of wishes, this is the best part of the pregnancy now. ENJOY!
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Post by Musicfreak on Jan 10, 2012 10:57:49 GMT -5
Thanks for the update, Twass! I'm so happy you're doing well!
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Post by mandyblue on Jan 10, 2012 13:36:35 GMT -5
Hi twassbake I am so excited for you that your pregnancy is going to plan and everything is ok.
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Post by sweetlikemeli on Jan 11, 2012 1:05:26 GMT -5
Twassbrake it's great to hear that you and the baby are doing great.......I can't believe that you are over 5 months now WOW time sure goes past quickly.......Like ircam said let your hubby do things...I am pretty sure that there are paints that don't smell as strong....Accept any help that you are offered.....You just take care of you & the little one......
Take care keep us updated.....sending you hugs & kisses your way..... :)xoxoxo
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Post by scarlarose on Feb 5, 2012 22:20:24 GMT -5
Hey, Twassbrake! How are you doing? Aren't you in your last trimester now? From the sounds of your last post, you're due for another ultrasound anytime. I hope your baby cooperates this time so you can see the gender. Isn't setting up the nursery a blast? Are you decorating your nursery with a certain theme or colors? I loved my nursery. I used a theme of baby Looney Tunes specifically Tweety Bird and Bugs Bunny. Isn't that funny! My hubby took so much pride in fixing it up just the way we wanted it. Then I just had to wait for my baby shower to fill it with all the necessities for which I had registered. That was also a blast. I really enjoyed all of it except for the first trimester. So, are you going to have a baby shower or do you do things differently in Germany? Do you have baby registries? I couldn't wait to hold my babies whenever I started getting the tiny little clothes and booties. I loved dressing my babies in the softest of knits and then wrapping them in waffle knit blankies because they formed so well to their bodies. I often used gowns so that I could easily change their diapers in the middle of the night. I thoroughly enjoy reminiscing about those days. I'm so happy for you, Twassbrake, to get to have such a blessing. So, you only have 3 1/2 months left, right? Oh, I guess that means you're just finishing up your second trimester. Have you picked out any names yet? I hope you decide to share your ideas, but no pressure. I won't ask again if you want them to remain private. I love hearing names, but here in the U.S. (at least in Indiana) the thing is to hide everything until the baby is born and then they tell everyone. Are you picking out the name based on sound or meaning or sentimental reasons. We picked out the names for our children based on a little bit of all 3 reasons. Well, once again, I went on and on. Sorry, ignore anything that you want to, okay. Just excited and eagerly waiting. Take care!
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Post by twassbrake on Feb 13, 2012 4:26:18 GMT -5
Scarlarose, sorry that it took so long to reply. Last week was busy and I wasn't on that much (unbelievable but I still haven't watched 2.15 yet and that as a Danoette!  ). To answer your question, yes I had another US last week. The baby is fine. All looks good according to my doc. Almost doubled it's weight and grew ca. 8 cm in just four weeks. I also wanted some testing on PregnancyDiabetis getting done. With me being over thirty and having some cases of Diabetis in the closer family (including my Mom having PregDiabetis while she was pregnant with me) I'm officially at a greater risk to develop one. So my doc tested me and it was edgy.  No worries on his side but he did send me to an specialist. Had some more testing done there and according to that I'm not having PregDiabetis - yet! My sober numbers are a little to edgy ( scraped the parameters by just one digit). But with the baby doing good and all the other numbers being fine the doc had no worries that we should be fine for the last three months. Just watching what I eat and drink. Phew! We now know officially if it's a girl or boy. The doc took a extra close look last week. According to him it's the gender he knows best because he does it for a living . Yupp, it's going to be a girl (99 % according to him). Hubby is more than happy that we will get a little princess. He's hoping for a little Daddy girl. To be honest, the baby being a girl makes it with the naming so much more easier because we already had decided on two possible names for a girl. And no, I will not tell you. Sorry! It's bad to make a babys name known before it's born (totally inscientific I know). But don't feel bad, we didn't even told the family. The names are traditional family names, that much I can tell you . Hubby and me spent half of the last week painting the nursery (hubby did to be honest). We're not going for a theme. It's a small room and we don't want to get crashed by too much colors. So we're going for a plain white with one wall painted in a lighter olive green ( not all green but vertical stripes). The other three walls are just getting a colored stripe in the same green (horizontal). It's a color you can use for boys and girls as well with the right accessories (You never know. There are too much stories floating around with babys gender swapping at birth). I thought about some dark pink/ lighter brambleberry as a color for the other stuff like carpet etc. With the furniture being plain white too that will look fresh and timeless for some years. The wall over the bed will get a wall tattoo. We're still discussing that, so no decision yet. Hubby will finish off the painting this week. After that we are back to waiting for the furniture (already ordered it, but the delivery takes up to 12 weeks. So another six weeks to go ....). Time to get some clothes and all the other stuff we will need. Which brings me to your next question. No, here in Germany we don't do Baby Showers. I believe that is an all-american tradition. After the baby is born there will be some party called "PinkelParty" (PeeParty) here around. Friends and Family will get together and celebrate the arrival of a newborn. I think that was all I can think of right now. Now off to hopefully watch last weeks ep. Wouldn't want to miss THE ep. ;D |
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Post by scarlarose on Feb 23, 2012 15:40:54 GMT -5
A Girl! How exciting! My first one was a girl, too. Your nursery sounds beautiful. I love the colors. I wish we could all see a picture of it. Brand new furniture! I'm just so happy for you. This will be the best time of your life. Setting up the nursery and making it just perfect for that precious little girl you're probably feeling right this minute kick you in the ribs, and picking out cute little pink sleepers and imagining holding her in your arms, these are memories that will last a lifetime. These are memories that she will love to hear about as she grows up. I've made a scrapbook for each one of my kids about my pregnancy and their birth and bringing them home. They look through them all the time. Now, my oldest 2 can tell others about their story. I so wish we could come to your "Pinkel Party". Sounds like fun! You'll have to tell us about all the adorable baby stuff that you get. Now, I have to ask will you tell us what her name is after she's born, like maybe when you've rested up after having her and you come here to make your big announcement. I'm going to be on pins and needles once we get closer to May 21st. I promise I will not bug you, but I'm going to be praying my little heart out for you and your baby girl. Wow... your last trimester! You've probably been told all about this phase, but it's really true. When you start to feel the urge to clean or bake or organize, and you can't stop because you just have to get this done right now, you'll know she's coming soon. With my first child, I wanted our bedroom and bathroom completely spring-cleaned, organized, and spotless before we brought our baby home. I was in the middle of doing this when our vacuum broke. I was very emotional about this humungous devastation. It was late at night, and I wanted to go to a 24 hour store and buy another one right then. Can you believe my hubby said, "No, I will get you a new one tomorrow night after work." This made me even more upset. I couldn't wait an entire day. Time was of the essence. He made me go to bed because he thought I was getting too tired. Well, I couldn't sleep for anything because the whole vacuum mess and my project being left undone was driving me nuts. So, in the middle of the night, I snuck out of bed and got dressed and wrote my hubby a note telling him that I was going shopping for a new vacuum when he woke up and again told me, "No!" I finally got my vacuum the next night and finished my cleaning just in time to go into labor the following day. My poor hubby, he lives with a lunatic. lol Good thing he still loves me. I'm very happy to hear that you're not suffering from gestational diabetes. It sounds like the Lord has really blessed you with a healthy pregnancy. What a praise! I'm sure that I speak for everyone here... know that we're thinking of you and praying for you as you go into your last trimester. We hope that everything goes smoothly and easily for you and your baby. Take your time resting and enjoying these moments. We'll be here when you can come back to us. When the time comes that you're not here for awhile, we'll know why, and we'll miss you greatly. |
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Post by margarine on Feb 23, 2012 16:36:39 GMT -5
Twass, scarlarose has a way of saying things just right, doesn't she? She summed up all our best wishes right here, it's perfect. I don't even care that much about motherhood, and I'm still looking forward to hearing all about it!
Scarlarose, that story is priceless. I confess it's a syndrome I hadn't heard about. What a wonderful husband you have!
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Post by scarlarose on May 24, 2012 21:43:17 GMT -5
I just wanted to bring this thread up to the front to remind everyone that we need to be thinking and praying for Twassbrake right now. We are a couple days past her due date, and I don't think she's been around now for almost a week.
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No worries on his side but he did send me to an specialist. Had some more testing done there and according to that I'm not having PregDiabetis - yet! My sober numbers are a little to edgy ( scraped the parameters by just one digit). But with the baby doing good and all the other numbers being fine the doc had no worries that we should be fine for the last three months. Just watching what I eat and drink. Phew! 
