Due February 2016

@BabyT – Congratulations!!! I had a suspicion baby was a girl… girls tend to keep their bits to themselves Cant wait to see some 4D scans of your little princess 
Now you guys can go ahead and start planning decor etc.
@JLK – I'm so glad you and your family had a chat and are on the same page. Its understandable that they are still a little reserved, but as long as they support you.

@CarienM - Goodluck with your exams this week, it cant be easy juggling everything, exams and pregnancy.

@BumbleBee, perhaps you can try some ear drops? I think they safe during pregnancy?

@MeijierMom, I totally get you, I felt the same a few weeks back with regards to clothes and finding nothing that fits. But I must agree with CarienM, CherryMelon has great maternity clothes… I bought myself a couple items and loving how I feel when I wear them. I have unfortunalty not found a Mr Price that stocks some maternity clothes…perhaps someone knows of a specific store that does?

@Meijermom - right there with you and all the other ladies. I went through 9 tops (yes NINE tops) this morning before just deciding to put something on just so that I would only be a little late and not super late. Totally get it. I have been surprised at what I have been able to find though. I bought two really nice CherryMelon tops from Zando, they are kind of 'roushed' (no idea how to spell that) on the sides and are super soft so not uncomfortable at all. If you join and by from them first time they also give you a really nice discount, so maybe look into it. I have to say the cherrymelon stuff I got for this pregnancy are really nice, its not the "I'm sorry I'm pregnant and therefore I will be wearing tents to hide my bump" type clothes, its actually nice stuff. I was not lucky enough to find nice things at Mr.P, so was very happy to find these things.

Good luck with that, and dont be so hard on yourself, you are growing a human after all <<hugs>>

Thanks ladies

Meijermom, you are absolutely not alone, I am usually also all in control of my emotions, but lately I get my days were I just want to cry - for no reason at all, but the tears doesn't want to stop flowing.... I personally think its just the body adjusting to the hormones and all the insecurities that comes with our changing bodies

Oh forgot to mention that I had my shopping spree on Friday - bought lots of things we needed, but nothing in the clothing department etc etc as we were still in the dark about the gender. But I feel a lot calmer now - should baby come earlier we will have all the necessities. Oh and by the way if you buy something from Baby City you get free entrance to the Baby Expo in November!

@meijermom I couldn't help but smile and nod my head in absolute sympathy, and feel deeply for you (and your husband) - he really sounds amazing! It's tough!!
Be kind to yourself, lounge around a little more, take baths, and one thing people have been telling me to do and I haven't - take naps! I get into bed nice and early and get up at my regular time, but the quality of sleep is def not the same. I spent the past 4 nights sleeping in bed till 03:00 and then going to sleep in the lounge on the recliner as I was just too sore to lie in bed any longer. You don't necessarily realise it, but you are pretty much constantly sleep deprived - and growing a little human to-boot!

I had to go buy new underwear this weekend as my regular bikini-style panties were hurting me, and had to make two trips to the change room as no matter what I tried on would fit. Ended but buying the largest size available which was not great for my ego - but at least I'll be more comfortable.

Try Mr Price (but the biggest store you can find as not all of them carry the same stock), they have some really pretty and comfortable maternity wear! And a few preggy friends have bought some awesome non-preggy wear at P'nP clothing - luckily this year's fashion is flowy and stretchy and fits bumps nicely

Big Hugs

CarienM, good luck with that exam this week. Hope it goes very well!

Bumblebee, the mozzies really love me too. (Strangely when I'm pregnant they rather go for hubby..)
I can't help with the blocked ears and sinus problems but for the mozzies I mix a couple of drops of citronella oil into a small tub of Johnsons aqueous cream and then apply just a small amount to my arms and legs and that usually keeps them away.

Aaaww, Meijermom, sending you big hugs. Hope that you are feeling a little better this morning and that you go home tonight and put your feet up for a while. It's not long now till our babies are born and once you hold that little body in your arms, someone who is dependent on you and who will love you unconditionally, you'll feel much better about this journey.
I'm glad your husband was so supportive!

@babyT wonderful news! Congrats! Hope she brings you lots of joy and love.

So I have to share my VERY emotional weekend for NO reason at all!

On Saturday my nail lady came to our house, and did my nails and also that of some of my friends and family members, which resulted in me having a overcrowded house for Saturday till after the rugby. But I love cooking and looking after my family, so that was not a problem. However on Sunday things got upsetting for me after two days of almost no sleep. I must pause to say that my husbands 7 year old girl came to visit and this weekend and she refused to sleep or stay in her own bed. Each night was a mission and between her waking us up every hour or two, I needed to visit the bathroom in between. She isn't normally this way, so it got me worried about her and then you over think everything and stress about her health and emotional welfare.

So right, on Sunday I realize that I have nothing to wear and nothing fits, so off to the shops we go..... And yes, I only realized it now, which I know it stupid....

Nothing works in normal clothing stores, so there my husband needed to deal with a pregnant woman in the shop crying because nothing fits or looks good! And he doesn't know what to do and the people looks at him if he was ugly to me.

I feel so bad, he immediately went on the phone and got a maternity shops details and took me to buy stuff. He is wonderful. However I couldn't stop crying the whole afternoon, even after he helped me.

I think compared to my naive shock that my body is not my own anymore any lack of sleep, I couldn't keep the emotions in check as I will normally do.

I just wanted to share. Hope I am not alone....


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Awww welcome to Team Pink BabyT!! Looking forward to seeing a pic or two

JLK, glad your weekend with the family went so well

Eerrgh, my ears have been blocked for the past week and it's driving me crazy. It's mostly the left and I can literally 'hear' my heart beat in my ear all day. It's very distracting. Anyone have any advice on dealing with sinuses at the mo?

Also, the mozzies have made their appearance and are chewing on me as usual Hubby said he wishes he could take a pill that would make them go for him instead. I usually use one of those liquid Peaceful Sleep plugs you put on at night, but pretty sure that is off the agenda this year.

I've ordered a Bola Chime from Lina.B Haven't ordered from them before, so hoping for the best. Will post a pick when it arrives. lina-b.co.za/index.php?route=product/pro...h=174&product_id=437