Feb-May 2011 Mommies

Hi ladies!!So en I wanted to come in earlier today to post but then Hexy's news shocked all of us on our thread like a bomb and I've been too sad all day.

Anyhow - I had my scan on Monday and wow - was soooooo cute!
Baba sat up straight and we could see the little string of pearls and baba's bum very clearly and then our little cheeky one turned his/her back and waved at us!So baba doesn't wanna show us anything yet!Only thing I remember is doc commenting on how big baba is a whole 15cm long!
O ja and re my headaches which were really bad for the past week or so..doc just said to exclude salt and oiliness in my food, to eat as fresh as possible and lots of water...
And I was soooo sure that with all my eating I had picked up a hell of a lot - but no ZILCH..my weight is still the same as 4weeks ago!!

So now my next scan is around 11October and by then I'll be 17weeks,so hopefulle we'll see then or on the 23rd when we go to JHB again for my B-day

I saw everyones belly-pics tooo cuuuuuute!!! - Joli - mine is almost the same size as yours...I feel beter now that I know I'm not alone!!

And as far as the itchiness - man o man I itch AAAAALLLLL over especially the tummy the boobs and my back..and then when I get in bed my bum has this weird habit of also starting to itch!!Hubby said my skin is very very dry which is odd as I usally have oily skin....so now I get him to put cream all over my back in the evenings - DEVINE!!

So sad to hear about SH, I didn't know her but my heart breaks for any parents who have to go through that kind of loss.

I always feel so guilty that I can fall pg so easy and dont have any problems. After my first donation I found out it didn't work when I was around 7 week pregnant, felt so bad. And then now again with the surrogacy.
We have friends who are having some problems conceiving, and I felt bad telling them we were PG - the other day her facebook status was how she wishes it was her turn already.

I guess things happen for a reason, although we might not know what they are till many years later. I'm normally a very just go with the flow kind of girl, and I think my heart breaks more for other people than it ever will for myself.

Right now my mind is a little bored, so I'm going to bore you ladies with what I do when I'm not doing something - I plan parties. Massive parties. The are my biggest weakness. I spend months planning them, and always know a year in advance what I'll be doing for the next one (Next year Em will have a fairy glen party - I'm going to hire loads of tree's and fairy lights and a bubble machine to decorate) I've already got the theme for the blobs first party - a Mad Hatters Tea Party.

For New years we are going to have a Phantom of the Opera party - smoke machines and all.

Also going to throw a kiddies art party for the playschool tot for Christmas. And then a picnic for the adults on a later day

Want to get all baby things bought by december, so I can start booking and paying for Em's party

Anyways, sorry to bore you ladies, just my family just laugh at me when I tell them my party plans. I'm known for my parties, and if anyone if ever planning on in our group of friends, I'm normally the first to help out

Tazzy and Meags - Thanks for the info on poo and umbilical cord. The poo I can deal with but I am going to have to speak to DH nicely about the cord ..... ooooo makes me squeemish!

Meags - Thanks for the info on bottles. So is it best to buy one of each make and try ..... isn't that expensive? Was hoping to buy one of those starter kits, grrrrr. I have sooooo much to learn!

Kimika - That seems to be happening a lot lately!

Hayley - Thanks! DH and I were saying how precious life is. I agree that one has to try and be positive and hope that it all works out. If not then I hope and pray I have the strength to deal with it, but I rather not cross that bridge until I get to it.

Misty - Good luck with the med aid. It usually an exclusion as they consider it a pre-existing condition.

meags - Im also soooo itchy. But mostly on my sides where my previous stretch marks are. Im using bio oil to ease the itchiness.

Meags - I feel the same as you. I couldnt focus this afternoon after hearing sexy hexys sad news. I went and had a nap rather. But on my way to take my LG to swimming lessons, I decided that Im going to stay positive and do everything in my power to stay fit & healthy for my baby. Theres no use stressing all the time.

I feel this is my last pregnancy , and I would like to just enjoy every moment. It does sound a lot easier said than done. But Im going to try my best to enjoy from today.

Lucy - Yes the cottonbuds and surgical spirits are for the cord . And then we use the cotton balls to clean the babys eyes with warm water. I remember my first bath demo at the maternity ward. It was so scary! They are like slippery fish when they're all soaped up!
My DH was far better at bathtime than me, I think because his hands are so big that he could get a good grip of baby.

Karen - Hope you put your feet up when you get home.

Hi girls... sorry havent read any replies since this morning.. I typed a whole message and it was gone

Ill pop in later to chat, gotta go do some supper

toodles xxx

Good day all the mommies.

Today is so busy @ worked. There is time for nothing.
I am so hungry now. Can't wait to go home and eat. Hehe

SexyHexy - I'm so sorry to hear. I'll can't imagine how you must feel.

Al the other mommies hope you all feeling good today.

Only an hour left for me to going home.

Enjoy the rest of the day and evening.