March/April 2013

LOL! Its amazing how your body can stretch though to accomodate a big head but some ladies suffer afterwards because their muscles are weak - dont want to scare you but the gynea told me he had to do lots of reconstructions on lady parts so make sure you do your exercises

The thing i can tell you that is awsome that you must buy is that my nephew used is Elizabeth Anne's special baby shampoo. If you dont rinse the shampoo off properly then it turns to cream so you dont have to worry. Just buy baby grows and vests for now, you will need lots of those and rather buy 3 - 6 months than new born because they will grow out of it so quickly so it can rather be a bit bigger for them then too small. My friend told me not to buy any of those cute little 2 piece outfits with elastic in them for at least 6 months because the elastic in the pants gave her daughter cramps. You need lots of receiving blankets and a few warm blankets. 100 percent cotton is also better for baby skin and i can think what else. My nephew is 5 years old now So that is my little 2 cents of advice for you

Having a baby is scary and you wonder if you going to do everything right but my experience with my nephew tought me that it actually comes naturally so just trust your intuition

This is my first, had a miscarriage last year April and i was at 6.5 weeks pregnant. The gynea knows about my heart so i go to his colleaque who is a specialist cardiologist and they are litterally accross the hall from each other so i am in safe hands

What scares did you have if you dont mind me asking? Is everything ok now?

This is my first, so i get quite scared at times which is why i'm holding off the buying things for now!

So i guess this is your first as well? I can understand the shopping though, it is an exciting time, i'm just being extra careful since i had 2 scares early in my pregnancy.

Its good that your heart is getting stronger, is your gynae aware of your condition?

I have brothers and sisters in my family. my mom did both natural and c- section but my sister elected to go for c- section. she says she couldn't imagine pushing a big head through her lady bits which i kinda understand

Ok, well that is good I dont know what to eat anymore, i am sick of eating the same things. It feels like such a mission to try new things at the moment. Do you feel the same?

I cant remember if you said this was your first? Pregnancy brain

I have started shopping, think i have to many newborn nappies but will just have to exchange them . I have got lots of baby shampoo, bum cream, powder and wet wipes. I have got 2 baby grow sets,2 dummies that glow in the dark, 3 blankets and a hooded towel and a few odds and ends. I will wait till after the baby shower and see what else i need because you end up getting tons of stuff

My mom had c-sections with my brother and iand they put my mom to sleep both times so when my brother was born, he was half the size i was and she told the nurses to take him back because he was too small

I go every year or 2 for check ups to the cardiologist. I was born with a defect and a whole in my heart but the whole has healed itself over the years Saw him last in June and he was happy, he took me off medication that i had been put on for a few years for a rhythm disturbance that i had developed but had disapeared Seems like the older i get, the stronger my heart gets

Do you have brothers or sisters?

No, the doctor is not worried about the weight. said that since i'm naturally small the baby will in all likelihood be between 2.5 and 2.8 at full term. but she did say that i must not diet (but i can exercise), just continue eating as normal as possible.

No idea on the name front as yet, will start thinking about that after the next appointment.

We haven't started with shopping either, been telling people not to buy things until i'm passed the 30 week mark which will be in Jan or so....

I can feel the baby move a lot more now, especially after a chocolate and it feels great! cant wait to see her moving around

WOW, you were a big baby! I hope everything is fine with your heart. What about you? have you started with the shopping yet?

Morning ladies.

I am good thanks and how is everyone doing?

@Chandre - Glad your scan went well. Are you having natural birth or c-section? Have a good day too

@Zee - Is doctor worried about the weight of baby? Every baby develops differently though Do you have any names in mind? I am having a c-section, i have a very mild heart defect so dont wanna put too much strain on my heart. Going to have a check up at the cardiologist next month but so far i havent had any problems. I was a big baby also, i weighed 4.12 kilograms so i might end up having a big baby.

My next scan is next Thursday (13 Dec). It is my anatomy scan and it is supposed to be a 3D scan but the doctor said that he will see which way she is lying otherwise it is just a waste. I get a free 3D scan from 28 - 36 weeks so maybe i will wait till then

I am feeling baby move alot more lately which is an awesome feeling. I assume you feeling your little one move already?

What is new on your side? Have you started buying baby stuff yet?

Hello ladies, how are you today?

Nix, i went for my appointment on Saturday and my baby weighs about 341g which at 21 weeks its on the smallish size.... we decided on the natural birth option and the doctor is happy with that. baby is in a breach position at this stage but she said not to worry as there is plenty of time for the baby to turn. she thinks it's a girl, not sure yet but she said it might be a girl, we'll confirm again in Jan when we go for the next appointment.

How are you doing? anything new?

Hey Nix

I went last week Monday, scan went well. baby is 700g so app thats a good size.

When do you go for your next scan?

Enjoy your day