May 2012 babies

Congratulations to all our newly expectant mums and dads!
Here's where you will find friendship, advice, and support from other parents expecting the same time as you.
Enjoy!
the OHbaby! team

I'm here!
Hi! I'm Sara (25), and my DH (24) and I are expecting our first baby on 1st May 2012!
Still very shocked and not trying to get too excited until we get past these first three months...well only two to go now YAY! We only got married in April and this was our first cycle trying so we are feeling very lucky at the moment!

Thanks and congrats to you also
I am still very shocked it happened straight away! Aren't we both lucky ladies!

I think OB is awesome! It's so nice to share what you are going through with people in the similar situation ...and the questions! Because this is my first time I just don't know what to expect! I am feeling super bloated at the moment and a tad crampy "down there"...well just really uncomfortable...is this normal lol?

We arent too fussed on what we have, obviously as long as he or she is healthy! We decided ages ago that when we did have children we wouldnt find out the sex....it will be a surprise!

How about you? Any preferance

Oh yeah uh super shocked here lol I was sure it'd be a BFN TBH but nope :booty dancing: so excited I've got a BFP with my first cycle of trying (or whoopsie) with all my babies so yeah I consider myself very blessed!!

Oh YAY for our list! ...even if there is only two of us on it so far lol.
Yeah I have read a lot about diet etc and I really want to enjoy my first pregnancy (if I can) so therefore am trying to be good! Eating lots of fruit and veg...and lots of raw nuts and seeds....and drinking tons of water and herbal teas (i am slightly addicted to green tea lol) Feeling pretty good at the moment apart from the discomfort "down there" and super super tired!
Exciting that you are finding out what you are having!
So, because I have no exerience in the pregnancy deapartment I hope you don't mind me picking your brain about a couple of things in the coming months lol.
First question is...when do I start calling midwives? Is it too early to think about this yet? We are clueless on what to do next!

Pick away I'll help where I can

Freezer meals are great btw, double up any meal you can and chuck half in the freezer
Apparently a high protein diet helps with morning sickness too and I know I've found it true for me!
Exercise even when you don't feel it is good, keeps your body working well.

You can call the midwives now if you like, considering how busy they get I don't think its too early. It also means you have some time to meet a few, get a feel for what you want and who makes you feel safe without being condescending or know-it-all (thats really annoying - just because its your first pregnancy doesn't mean your concerns or any feelings that something might be wrong should be scoffed at!!), or of course in the other direction you don't want a little stress-bunny of a midwife who'll wind you up everytime you see her lol it can be abit of a process sometimes, but other times it falls into place like a dream. If you and DH make a list of the 3 key things you feel you need in a midwife thats a good start then go from there FYI our list is (not in any particular order) 1. someone who'll listen sincerely, 2. someone whos happy to give lots of details (we're both detail-orientated ) and 3. someone whos friendly and approachable so that might help Definitely start approaching MWs within the next 3-4 weeks.
I start looking at birthing options early on too just making a list of things as they occur to me, getting ideas on relaxation techniques and new ideas on making childbirth easier!

Hope some of this helps lol...

Are you getting a 12wk scan? I get all the scans I'm offered lol I love seeing baby! We have framed scan pics of both our little guys. Have you thought about how you're gonna announce it?? We're gonna see if we can hold off til Christmas coz we live a fair distance away from family so when they won't see Bump growing and it'll be a huge surprise

Oh gosh you are a wealth of knowledge
Thanks heaps for all the advice. I have been researching a little and a few particular midwives have been mentioned quite a bit so may give them a call tomorrow

We definatly want a 12 week scan! We both can't wait to see the baby and that way it makes it "real" i guess!
DH just had a rather cute moment. I went for a shower then came out and he started asking me loads of questions about my cramping (because I had mentioned it and he was a tad concerned). Anyway he had popped on the computer while I was in the shower and did a little research for himself and came out with "it's all good, it's just your uterus starting to grow" Oh bless!

*lurker from the TTC thread checking in on missara's progress*

BoMama, I assume that having had two babies already you'd know the restictions on Liver consumption while pregnant? If not, it might pay to do some looking into. (Don't mean to sound like a condescending know-it-all, but it's something that has stuck in my head from my first pregnancy as I read it and though "Blegh, who still eats liver these days?" !!!

Morning ladies

YAY Welcome mummut! Congrats

Awww aren’t husbands cute! DH has been doing similar things (well asking if I am feeling ok every five minutes lol) I am feeling a little less crampy today which is exciting! It almost felt like I had AF and every time I went to the bathroom I was half expecting to that AF had arrived, but still nothing YAY! I felt my first dose of nausea this morning. Not enough to be sick, but just a little icky!

We are heading to the snow this weekend to celebrate my Dad’s 60th Birthday at the Chateau. It is going to be super hard not to say anything to them, but we really want to keep it to ourselves until we are past these first few months! I wouldn’t mind them knowing but my Mum has the biggest mouth in the world and I can almost guarantee my whole family (aunties, uncles, cousins) and family friends will know within a week. My sister told my parent’s when she was six weeks along and Mum sent everyone an email to let them know. My sister was not at all happy with the situation especially when one of my aunties posted congrats on Facebook for the world to see!

I am nesting a little…well clearing stuff out etc...I hate clutter!! DH wants to finish a whole lot of stuff to our house before the baby arrives like paint the ceilings, carpet the bedrooms (we have wooden floors and gets a tad chilly in the winter) and re wire the house (he’s an electrician) so I think he is nesting more than me at the moment lol

              


May 1st
misssara       Baby #1      Its a SURPRISE!

May 2nd
mumnut        Baby #3      Are you finding out?

May 5th
BoMama        Baby #3      Finding out


Edited by BoMama