Ransoms for 4/17-4/23

[kellykapow]

Apr 19, 2017 4:15:35 GMT -5 lightside said:

We went to the midwife this morning and heard a great heartbeat. DS was really into it, saying "Listen! Baby's in there"... I think he's actually starting to get it

That's adorable that your DS is starting to get it! How old is he? I keep talking about the baby being in my belly, and we've been watching all the Daniel Tiger/Baby Margaret episodes and talking about how he's going to have a little sister too (yes, Daniel Tiger episodes do most of my parenting. Lol), but he's still not getting it even a little bit. 

[salmon2017]

kellykapow my son is 22 mos and he is sort of kind of starting to get it. He heard the HB at our last US and said "boom boom, heart!". If I ask him where the baby is, he points to my belly. And if I pat my belly and say "hi baby" then he imitates me and does the same. BUT I don't really know if these equal him understanding that there is a baby growing inside me who will eventually come out and be his brother. It's more him listening to me, remembering things I say, and imitating my actions and words. I think......

[kellykapow]

salmon2017, that's cute! I'll pat my belly and say there's a baby. Then when I ask him where the baby is, he'll pat his own belly. Lol.

And at appointments he freaks out when they do the Doppler. He has to be lying on me and pays no attention to the HB sounds.

[salmon2017]

Does anyone else have days at work where it seems like everyone is an idiot except you? That has been my whole week so far.

[caybeh]

Dear self, Cheerios for breakfast don't keep you full so make sure to have a snack with you. Just because you are 19 weeks, doesn't mean you won't throw up if you get too hunger. Signed me

[gwapes]

So I went to get bigger shirts at HR, and I got maternity uniforms....

Straight outta I love lucy.

😭

[littleb92]

salmon2017, kellykapow, I have a 27 month old and he often points to his belly when we ask where the baby is. However on Monday, he said to my belly, My toy Betsy! (What he calls the baby)

Also, a co-worker just freaked me out. Are second babies larger than first? L was 9lbs 8oz, which worked out fine, but any bigger might break me...

[caybeh]

Apr 19, 2017 15:36:07 GMT -5 littleb92 said:

salmon2017 , kellykapow , I have a 27 month old and he often points to his belly when we ask where the baby is. However on Monday, he said to my belly, My toy Betsy! (What he calls the baby)

Also, a co-worker just freaked me out. Are second babies larger than first? L was 9lbs 8oz, which worked out fine, but any bigger might break me...

My second was bigger but my babies are little. DS was 6lbs 13oz and DD was 7lbs 1oz.

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Apr 19, 2017 15:36:07 GMT -5 littleb92 said:

salmon2017 , kellykapow , I have a 27 month old and he often points to his belly when we ask where the baby is. However on Monday, he said to my belly, My toy Betsy! (What he calls the baby)

Also, a co-worker just freaked me out. Are second babies larger than first? L was 9lbs 8oz, which worked out fine, but any bigger might break me...

Haha, yes, usually larger. And when your first one is large, they prepare for that size or above. I keep joking that I'm going to have a tiny baby and have NO IDEA what I'm doing. 

[littleb92]

Thanks @savien and caybeh. My initial response: oh crud. But a few ounces hopefully won't be too bad.

More reason to want a girl this time, during my 6 week check up last time, she said, you know, girls tend to be smaller, so hope for one of those next time.

[laurenash323]

FYI, all of targets easter stuff is on sale. I got sprinkles for next years baking, an egg dying kit, a banner, and this cute bib! Just thought I'd throw it out there for all the deal hunters like me. I think the big ended up being $.79. Also good deals on tide detergent right now too (make sure to get the digital mfg coupon on cartwheel).

[andtheheartbreakers]

Apr 19, 2017 15:46:07 GMT -5 littleb92 said:

Thanks @savien and caybeh . My initial response: oh crud. But a few ounces hopefully won't be too bad.

More reason to want a girl this time, during my 6 week check up last time, she said, you know, girls tend to be smaller, so hope for one of those next time.

My girl was 8lbs 13oz with a 38.5cm head (15.16 inches). So I can't even hope for a smaller baby this time because it's another girl. My poor vagina. SaveSave

[salmon2017]

MH just felt baby kick!!

[wells2010]

Apr 19, 2017 15:41:36 GMT -5 @saiven said:

Apr 19, 2017 15:36:07 GMT -5 littleb92 said:

salmon2017 , kellykapow , I have a 27 month old and he often points to his belly when we ask where the baby is. However on Monday, he said to my belly, My toy Betsy! (What he calls the baby)

Also, a co-worker just freaked me out. Are second babies larger than first? L was 9lbs 8oz, which worked out fine, but any bigger might break me...

Haha, yes, usually larger. And when your first one is large, they prepare for that size or above. I keep joking that I'm going to have a tiny baby and have NO IDEA what I'm doing. 

Any idea why this is? I tried looking it up and could find websites to back it up, but no explanation for why subsequent pregnancies are larger. My first two were 8lb 2oz and 9lb 11oz (and both girls), so I am a little terrified. Having an almost 10lb baby was really rough (and I had a C Section). I felt like I was so much more sore afterwards because they had to do a good deal of pulling to get her out. 

[luciddreamer]

DS has had 3 full days of no pee accidents! We have had mixed success with pooping in his diaper at nap time. But, I call that success. This is after a few days of multiple accidents a day. Yay!

[andtheheartbreakers]

Apr 19, 2017 22:16:54 GMT -5 wells2010 said:

Apr 19, 2017 15:41:36 GMT -5 @saiven said:

Haha, yes, usually larger. And when your first one is large, they prepare for that size or above. I keep joking that I'm going to have a tiny baby and have NO IDEA what I'm doing. 

Any idea why this is? I tried looking it up and could find websites to back it up, but no explanation for why subsequent pregnancies are larger. My first two were 8lb 2oz and 9lb 11oz (and both girls), so I am a little terrified. Having an almost 10lb baby was really rough (and I had a C Section). I felt like I was so much more sore afterwards because they had to do a good deal of pulling to get her out. 

I think it's mostly just anecdotal but it does seem to typically be the way it is. I know for my mom her first was a decent size, then I was bigger, and then my sister was the smallest. So maybe somewhere out there there's also anecdotal evidence that #3 is the smallest? A girl can dream. SaveSave

[leviosa]

littleb92, my second was but she had a different biological father and my first was born slightly premature. I think normally, you usually have babies about the same weight unless you get GD with the second. That will cause a bigger baby.

[littleb92]

Thanks everyone! I'm going to tell myself this baby will be the same size or smaller, even if it isn't true to get myself through the labor. I need positive thoughts .

In other randoms (or ransoms), I have 'Hakuna Matata' stuck in my head...it is the only song DS wants to hear, over and over again.

[salmon2017]

littleb92 thanks so much for that. Now it's stuck in my head too.

[sarenu]

Was up at 4am. Couldn't sleep. At 5 I decided to head to the gym for the first time in 2 weeks.

As for baby size, there are a lot of things that can change the weight. C was 2 or 3 oz bigger than E (first). However, C was over 7 days after my due date.

[mambo]

My first was 6 lbs 5 oz, my second was 5 lbs 5 oz but she was born 3 weeks earlier.

[caybeh]

The sun is finally out this afternoon after a few days of cloudy and rain. I'm so excited. But it's too wet to play outside so we are going to the mall play area to burn off some energy.

[salmon2017]

Apr 20, 2017 15:32:11 GMT -5 @wicky said:

Does anyone want to go grocery shopping for me?? I would rather take a nap instead and it's not like I even did anything today!

I would love to! That's probably because grocery shopping is my time out by myself. Excited to go Costco this Saturday!

[LittleStarSweeper]

I promise I haven't forgotten about the meal planning thread. Was thinking I'd start a new one on Monday? Sunday? Anybody have a preference?

[caybeh]

Ugh. I just feel crabby today. Stupid pregnancy hormones.....

[leviosa]

Apr 20, 2017 16:06:23 GMT -5 LittleStarSweeper said:

I promise I haven't forgotten about the meal planning thread. Was thinking I'd start a new one on Monday? Sunday? Anybody have a preference?

Sunday bc that's usually when I try to plan my week.

[leviosa]

I haven't felt the baby kick in a few days, almost a week actually. I started freaking out today and had decided I would call my midwife tomorrow. Well, she gave me a good, undeniable kick today. The relief I felt was so big I let out an exhale.

[wannabmama]

Apr 20, 2017 18:17:24 GMT -5 leviosa said:

I haven't felt the baby kick in a few days, almost a week actually. I started freaking out today and had decided I would call my midwife tomorrow. Well, she gave me a good, undeniable kick today. The relief I felt was so big I let out an exhale.

I love when I get a good swift punch or kick, I get that palpable relief feeling.

I feel like mine have been much quieter and it's been freaking me out. I have u/s on Monday so just trying to get there without losing my mind. It makes me feel better to know that others go days without noticing a kick and all is ok.

[leviosa]

Apr 20, 2017 21:04:19 GMT -5 wannabmama said:

Apr 20, 2017 18:17:24 GMT -5 leviosa said:

I haven't felt the baby kick in a few days, almost a week actually. I started freaking out today and had decided I would call my midwife tomorrow. Well, she gave me a good, undeniable kick today. The relief I felt was so big I let out an exhale.

I love when I get a good swift punch or kick, I get that palpable relief feeling.

I feel like mine have been much quieter and it's been freaking me out. I have u/s on Monday so just trying to get there without losing my mind. It makes me feel better to know that others go days without noticing a kick and all is ok.

I was contemplating buying a Doppler but I really don't want to. I hate to spend so much money on that. I fear I will over use it too. Worst case scenario, DH takes me to the hospital and he pulls the ultrasound machine out for me. Lol, I feel like I'm crazy sometimes.

[wannabmama]

Apr 20, 2017 21:15:48 GMT -5 leviosa said:

Apr 20, 2017 21:04:19 GMT -5 wannabmama said:

I love when I get a good swift punch or kick, I get that palpable relief feeling.

I feel like mine have been much quieter and it's been freaking me out. I have u/s on Monday so just trying to get there without losing my mind. It makes me feel better to know that others go days without noticing a kick and all is ok.

I was contemplating buying a Doppler but I really don't want to. I hate to spend so much money on that. I fear I will over use it too. Worst case scenario, DH takes me to the hospital and he pulls the ultrasound machine out for me. Lol, I feel like I'm crazy sometimes.

Yeah I almost got a Doppler but I think I'd go crazy trying to find both beats (and be tempted to use it all the time). This is essentially the longest between doc appts that I have to go so if I can survive this, I'm on the downhill where I'll at least have heartbeat checks frequently...three more days...