Due in October, November, December 2016

April 1, 2016 at 7:06 pmTotal hippie/wivestale post here, I found this intriguing and thought I'd post and see if it held true for moms with other children!

 

I remember reading a year or so ago about how lunar cycles line up with menstrual cycles in women who aren't exposed to a lot of artificial light at night. DH and I are both Total darkness sleepers (not even an alarm clock light) so I thought I'd test it out. I think I might be backwards- pretty sure the idea was to start a cycle on the full moon and ovulate on the new moon. And I'm pretty sure I do the opposite? I can't remember. But it always happens like clockwork, it happens the same for me each month. Anyhow, I got to looking around online to see if moon phases also affect births. Didn't find exactly what I was looking for.. But I did find this: www.almanac.com/content/using-moon-predict-your-childs-birthdate

 

Just for fun, any mom's of 2+ have this hold true? Or anyone with siblings find this holding true for your own mom?

 

Any other old wives tales you find intriguing?

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April 2, 2016 at 2:15 pmThat's really interesting, Annie! I was curious and looked up the dates for my mom's 7 kids. They were all natural births and 2 of the 7 were on the same moon day with the rest off by a day or two in each direction. So there might be some truth to it. I'd be interested to hear if it held true for other ladies with multiple children.

 

One old wives tale that I read awhile back was that you would know you were pregnant when your dog started sitting on you. I have a 75-pound dog and from the day I ovulated this month she started jumping on my lap every time I sat down on the couch! It really makes me wonder how a dog could possibly know something like that, but maybe there is something to that one too

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April 2, 2016 at 3:32 pmthats interesting annie! 

 

And isn't that funny about dogs anna? I definitely think they know. 

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April 2, 2016 at 4:23 pmDogs definitely know! Ours is usually pretty crazily excited, and she's a jumper. But around me she's kept all four paws on the floor since 2dpo, and she's been super affectionate, which is a little out of character.

A friend of mine from work was telling me just the other day that her grandmother has predicted every kid in their family with 100% accuracy based on moons. It's an interesting concept!

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April 2, 2016 at 5:37 pmAnna, that's so interesting that it was clustered that accurately for 7! I posted the same question on another group I'm in and a few women commented saying it was true for their 2 or 3 kids. Maybe they're something to it! DH and I were talking about it and for his 5 siblings it doesn't work that all, but we don't know if his mom had been induced for any of them. Its interesting though!! It's amazing what dogs can sense about us! I was just reading an article about service dogs for young kids with diabetes...the service dogs alert the parents when the child's blood sugar is off. We also have a family friend who has seizures and their dog (not trained to do so) always alerts her and her family before she has one or knows she's going to. Its fascinating! I think they do know though! My two brats haven't been acting any different, but they also always sit on me and sleep in bed with us so I'm not sure they could do anything that id notice. One is just shy of 60 lbs and the other is 75, and we all share a queen bed.. They're gonna need to learn to sleep on their own beds or the couch real soon haha!

 

Jtrimble, she predicted their due dates by the moon? It's fascinating for sure! I bet it has something to do with the gravitational pull effects the moon has on water! It just effect us all a little differently and our bodies respond! I garden a lot, and there are certain lunar phases you are supposed to plant in for successful plant growth. I bet the moon effects more than we even realize!

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April 3, 2016 at 5:56 amMy lab has been clingy lately and definitely wants to be by my side! My pug is indifferent. lol. 

That is very interesting about the moon predictions. My son was induced and born via c-section so I won't be able to tell with this one. 

How is everyone doing? Any new symptoms? Last week I developed exhaustion. I could have fallen asleep standing! 

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April 3, 2016 at 8:40 amAww, I love labs. Mine is a lab too Well, she is half lab, half golden retriever - tons of energy, but so sweet.

 

I honestly feel almost completely normal so far. The only symptom I have noticed is that I've woke up starving in the middle of the night twice now. The first time it happened I tried to ignore it and go back to sleep, but it was not to be ignored lol. I eventually got up and went and got a snack and then went back to bed and fell right back asleep. That was pretty weird for me - I don't think I've ever gotten up to get a snack in the middle of the night before. So after the first time I just put a granola bar on my nightstand in case it happened again.

 

I have to travel across the country for work next week (the 11th - 15th), so I am actually hoping that feeling normal continues for me until after that trip. That could be a very miserable week if morning sickness hits.

 

How is everyone else doing?

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April 3, 2016 at 1:59 pmJessica, pugs are so cute# one of mine is a lab mix as well! Love them! Ughh I've really been pretty rough lately. I'll be 6 weeks on Tuesday and I'm actually a bit scared. So many people say they get hit with nausea at 6vweeks, I really hope it doesn't intensify!!! I haven't thrown up for about a week and a half, but I get nausea daily especially in the afternoon/evening after a meal. Meats and fats are definite triggers for me, so it's lots of crackers and cereal and eating whatever sounds good whenever it sounds good for me. Smells are the WORST right now. We visited my parents yesterday and they grilled hamburgers. The smell of burgers cooked outside was still so overpowering for me inside, and everyone thought I was crazy and over dramatic. I've definitely been feeling the exhaustion and needing a nap every day.my boobs are still sore and my skin is horrendous (so many pimples, especially on my chin and around my upper lip! I feel like I have a pimple beard ughh!) I scare myself thinking it's twins because I feel so awful so early on. And my mom kindly reminded me that twins do run in her family and it's my generation that would have them (i guess they skip generations on her side?? Her uncles were twins, and her mom's grandparent's generation, and I have one cousin on her side with twins? I didn't realize that was a thing). If there ends up being two in there I'm pretty sure DH and I will both just pass out.

 

Anna, I hear you on the snacking! I was never one to wake up at night, and now at 2:00 every night I wake up for my pee and cracker break haha. Hoping you make it through your trip uneventfully!!

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April 3, 2016 at 3:19 pmI was nauseous from implantation! It lasted a solid two weeks and has been a lot better the past week and a half, and I'm hoping it doesn't come back with a vengeance these next six weeks, which they say are the worst. I have been extra sensitive to smells (cooked spinach has unfortunately become a food aversion, there was a man's cologne at church today that made me want to leave, and the lilac blooms in front of my house are stronger than I have ever noticed a lilac to be in my 31 years!).

I've also been so completely exhausted! I am not what I would call a napper, and I zonked out for three hours yesterday afternoon, and four hours today! Of course I've had a migraine on top of that (intensified by the aforementioned cologne), which definitely stinks because all I can take is Tylenol...

And what is with this nasal congestion?! It's driving me bonkers. I've got a humidifier going, I've tried extra pillows, and I still can't breathe very well. I think the worst is that DH keeps waking me because I'm snoring. Sorry, I can't help it!!! Just let me go lol (He really has been super great and helpful otherwise, though!)

What are you girls looking forward to? Nervous for?

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April 3, 2016 at 4:46 pmJtrimble, I hear you about the church story! We sat behind a guy today and WOAH. His want cologne though, he was just smelly :/. I have been waking up gasping for breath lately too. I think allergies are starting to kick in. Usually I just slather my face in Vicks before bed when its the worst, but I don't think Vicks is okay in pregnancy so I've been doing without it. I have sensitive teeth and it hurts to breathe through my mouth, hence the waking up feeling suffocated :/. I did that before I was pregnant though if I didn't use Vicks so it's not relates, just annoying. My husband has been very unsympathetic so far. I think he'll be a lot different when the bump starts growing, but right now I'm so useless and I can tell it bothers him. Ahh well, I'm growing his baby, he can suck it up lol.

 

Im looking forward to my dr appoontments, to feeling my uterus start sticking out over my pubic bone, to getting a bump and feeling baby move, and to learning the gender (if we go that route!). I'm still nervous about mc even though things seem to be progressing nicely, and of course I think it's normal to be nervous that I'm doing something wrong that will harm baby. I really want to slow down and enjoy this pregnancy (yucky feelings and all), instead of wishing it away worrying something is wrong. I've been pretty good at relaxing and going with it lately, I'm a lot less anal about everything than I thought I would be. Going into it I thought I'd eat only organic whole foods and stay away from all toxins and switch to organic bedding, and instead I'm living on gold fish and pizzaa and using my cell phone constantly :/ not proud to admit I've slacked on my goals and ideals, but glad that I'm not driving everyone around me insane being the other way! I even had a sub the other day (meat reheated first of course to kill listeria!)

 

How about you? What are you looking forward to and nervous about, jtrimble?

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April 3, 2016 at 5:07 pmJmerer08, exhaustion has been a big one for me lately too! Other than that and the sore breasts, iv felt pretty normal. I have  had a few waves of nausea but nothing too bad and it went away quickly. 

 

Good luck on your trip anna!  

Speaking of dogs, I have a miniture daschund who is so hyper! She drives me insane lol but latley, she has been being such a sweetheart and laying down with me and cuddling..something she just hasnt done before! Id like to think she knows whats going on but i think shes just growing out of the puppy stage (shes a 1yr 7m).

 

Annie, i have been thinking it could be a possibility for you having twins because of your symptoms! DH and I would LOVE to have twins! I'm really not sure what's so appealing about it either lol my mom just informed me yesterday that my great great grandma had a set of twins. So there's a glimmer of hope for us lol I pray you transition into your 6th week with no worsening symptoms!

 

So far I'm excited for doctors appointments. Our first ultrasound is tuesday, and I'm honestly so scared. I'm obviously nervous about mc, but I'm sure after I get to a comfortable point I'll start becoming nervous about other things (like birth and just having a baby in general!)

 

And I can't wait to have a baby bump!! Come on twins! Lol

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April 3, 2016 at 5:42 pmLauren, I bet your puppy knows! My smaller dog (the almost 60 lbs one) has had a really bad habit of standing on me since she was a puppy. I was hoping she would instinctively know to stop, but she either hasn't gotten the memo or she wants to be the only baby. I've managed to roll or move just in time so she lands on my hip bone or legs instead of on my belly, but I get so mad at her for doing it! She does it when she wants my attention and I'm ingnoring her (like when I'm on my phone or trying to sleep in). Suuuch a brat! I'm actually pretty nervous about the twin possibility. Once we grasp the concept I'm sure we would learn to love the idea, but it just sounds so exhausting and overwhelming right now! I will be so excited for you if you find out you re having twins this week!!! I can't wait to hear all about your drs appt! I agree, right now it's the worry of mc, but then it'll turn i,to "is baby moving enough" and worries about birth injuries and all that. The way I see it there's two ways to approach all of this. The first is to worry through each stage about all that could go wrong, and the other is to relax and assume all is well until you're told otherwise (and hopefully none of us are!) I know a certain amount of worry is totally normal, but try to focus on all the good too!

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April 3, 2016 at 6:22 pmI'm with you Lauren - sore breasts, tiredness and occasional nausea is about all I've had.  I kind of wish I had more symptoms as I think I'd be less worried about mc.  My bloodwork last Monday was fine and I've scheduled by 8 week appointment for the 14th.  The midwife's office originally said that I didn't need to do any bloodwork until then, but I was nervous and called them back later in the week to ask if they could do one more blood draw this week for my peace of mind.  I miscarried at 7.5 weeks last time, so I really didn't want to not have any blood tests done for 2.5 weeks over that same time period.  Fortunately, they were sympathetic and I will have one more blood draw tomorrow.  I was having a bit of a panic that day last week, but I think I've been doing fairly well at not worrying too much. 

 

The thought of twins terrifies me!  There is a set of twins in my mom's generation of our family, so there's a small (tiny, I hope!) chance.  I just want to see one healthy little baby when I go in on the 14th :) 

 

One thing I don't like so far is not really knowing if something is "safe" to eat/do etc while pregnant.  I'd been using my regular moisturizer and zit cream with no thought and then had an "oh, sh_t" moment the other day and wondered if they were safe to use.  Seems like benzoyl peroxide creams are okay, salicylic acid creams no...so that was okay. Definitely ate lunch meat for several days before I got the positive test too.  I figure since I didn't get sick, then it's probably fine but I won't eat it now :)  So much thought all the time!

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April 3, 2016 at 6:34 pmI picked up some Vicks but haven't used it yet, I want to ask my OB before I slather myself up. Our first appointment is on the 15th, which is the day before my birthday, so I'm really hoping everything looks good!

I had been temping for the first couple weeks, and when I had a couple dip below my triphasic cluster, I freaked myself out about mc, so I decided to stop. I haven't had any severe pains or bleeding, so I'm going to put myself in the camp of "everything's fine unless they say it's not" which is uncharacteristic of my strong Type A personality! But I think it's the more mentally healthy approach right now. Once I'm more comfortable in the second trimester I'm sure I'll kick back up on being anal about the nursery and organic cloth diapers and the like lol

I've had four people now tell me they're hoping for twins (well, one said triplets!). I've kindly asked them all to bite their tongues lol. Multiples don't run in either of our families, but as they remind me, there's a first time for everything! I don't think we'll know what to do with ONE baby, let alone two or even three. But I guess we'll figure it out like people have done for millennia.

DH and I are about to try our first session of prenatal yoga, and I think he's more excited than I am. I just want to go to bed! ;)

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April 3, 2016 at 7:01 pmAnnie, yiu are absolutely right,  two ways to look at this. ..and I need to relax! I know it will happen in time lol

 

Bd2016, isn't it weird how you hope for more symptoms? Like I'd be OK with feeling more nauseous just because it would make me less anxious lol weird

 

Crazy how a few of us have had twins on the mind (whether we're looking forward to that or not), I wonder if someone in this thread will have a set?

 

 

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April 3, 2016 at 8:02 pmLauren and bd2016, I am totally with you on halfways wishing for more symptoms! On the one hand, I want at least the morning sickness to hold off until after my trip, but I feel so normal it makes me anxious sometimes. If it weren't for my missed period and positive pregnancy tests, I wouldn't believe that I was pregnant.

 

Jtrimble and Annie, I feel for you with the nausea I hope it doesn't get any worse at 6 weeks. And I agree with the other ladies, Annie, it does sound like there's a good possibility you could be having twins! My sister-in-law totally freaked me out when we told her and said she thought we were definitely having twins because they apparently run in my husband's family. I didn't know it was something that ran in families so I looked into it and was relieved to find that it's the mother's family that matters, not the father's. As you said, I'm sure I would get excited after I got used to the idea, but two babies at once just sounds so overwhelming!

 

Good luck at your ultrasound, Lauren! Let us know how it goes

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April 4, 2016 at 6:12 amBd, let us know how it goes today! I hear you on wondering if things I normally do are safe! It's funny how some things become so routine and then suddenly you're like "oh..hmm". I ate lunch meat daily before my BFP and an not worried about it. I'm sure if that was going to have a negative impact it would've happened already. They say listeria can also possibly be present in any prepared food, ice cream, hummus, etc. The odds of anything happening are so low. Still best to be cautious when possible, but nothing to stress over if you've done it!

 

Jtrimble, we sound so much alike. We are going to cloth diaper and I am absolutely anal about what furniture and gear gets used with baby. It's a lot to think about now, but I've been slowly researching a little bit each day on different items. I think once I'm in less of a fog I will get more searching done each day. Do you have a cloth diapers brand picked out? I dont know anyone personally whose done it, so I feel like I'm on my own with the internet to decide.I Broke down and used a little Vicks last night (just a dab). I woke up at 2 am and could NOT breathe. So I started searching and everything I found was people saying their OB's said it was safe, plus a few doctors on those "ask a Dr" websites also saying it was fine. I don't plan to make it a regular habit, and I'll still ask at my appointment, but I really doubt the thin little bit I applied will do any harm that one time. One Dr even suggested using the pulg ins which are amazing if you've never tried them. I did see one contradictory comment mentioning the eucalyptus oil in vicks, but it was just a random person on a comment board so who knows.

 

Lauren, it is funny how we all had the twins thought. I bet someone will (not it!). Haha.

 

Anna, I think the way I understand it, fraternal twins can run in families (the woman releases multiple eggs), but identical twins are totally random and everyone has an equal chance. I might not be right though!

 

Jena, how exciting, congrats on being solidly into the second tri! I can't wait to get there! You are absolutely right about some people reacting strongly to female babies. I'm pretty sure this baby is a girl too, I've said that since day 1 but DH is insisting it's a boy. I think intend to be sensitive to hormones anyway. I've thrown up the first day of my period every single time since I started having periods. I think my body is just acutely aware of the hormones present and reacts. Next time DH acts like I'm being dramatic over symptoms I'm totally pullling the princess Kate card and insisting he treat me like a princess too haha!

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April 4, 2016 at 6:35 amHere's a quick update. Last Wednesday my Hcg was over 14k they still aren't sure what is going on. My appointment was scheduled for Tuesday but the had to cancel and it's been moved to the 14th, next Thursday. I do have another ultrasound this Thursday. 

 

I cloth diaper my dd. I love it. Fluff love & CD science, on Facebook. They will help you work out an awesome wash routine, how to fix any stink or leek issues, fit checks, help direct for brands. My favorite are lil helpers, funky fluff, and bum genius. Just try not to get caught up in the addiction. I do also have some covers, inserts and profiles. I would recommend starting off with a mix of diapers. You don't know what you'll like till you've tried it in real life.

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April 4, 2016 at 7:58 amPoohmama, I was just thinking of you as I posted this morning. Glad to hear the update!   That's so frustrating that they cancelled,  but I'm sure you're looking forward to Thursday's Us. Let us know How it goes, were eager to hear good news from you!! Thanks for the CD input! I've been looking at the Smartipants brand diapers and I've heard good things. This might be a silly question, but if I use a mid of brands will I have to remember which insert goes with which cover or fold/use them differently? I think one brand sounds appealing since i am so clueless about actually using them. But it seems smart to have different styles since they all fit a little differently and baby may do better with different brands at different stages. Once we hit 12 weeks I'll join that Facebook grouo, I've heard good things about them before!

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April 4, 2016 at 8:31 amMost of my inserts I can tell which ones go with what. I did buy some off Amazon that are cbi, cotton and bamboo. I stuff them in my bum genius and in my covers. They do have a web site as well. Fluff love university. There are a ton of files. If you go the route of CD from day one I would suggest a newborn stash. It takes some time to figure out a good fit with chicken legs. I have a spray pal and sprayer to clean yuck out. I just wash with gain in two cycles. There are a ton of other laundry detergents that are safe. There are some to stay away from as well. Charlie's is a big no no, it causes chemical burns. Also, homemade soaps will not clean diapers and cause stink and leaks. I joined at the beginning and just followed the post and read all the files so I could educate my self.

 

http://www.fluffloveuniversity.com

 

Hope this helps

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April 4, 2016 at 8:38 amIt does, thank you so much! I just revisited the smartypants reviews and videos I watched and I think I'll definitely go that route for at least some of them. I'll check out the website and start reading up! I've heard that there's no need to spray until poos get more solid. Do you remember about what age you started spraying them?

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April 4, 2016 at 8:47 amIf anything other than breast milk is fed you'll need to spray. Personally I would spray that as well. I've seen a bunch of diapers not come completely clean especially in the elastic area. The meconium also needs to be cleaned off and could cause staining. Liners work great when you need to use a not cd safe cream or even at day care. A lot of ladies use viva paper towels to just toss or cut up receiving blankets. There are also a lot of woman who swear by China cheapies, Alva brand. I'm wanting to try the grovia one, it comes with hook and loop to cover the snaps. My mom can't do snaps because of arthritis. 

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April 4, 2016 at 9:18 amAwesome, thank you!! The plan is to exclusively BF for 6 months, but I think we are going to use disposables and skip the newborn size. I'll have enough adjusting to do those first few weeks, so I'm not sure I'll be ready to jump right in. I work from home, so baby won't be going to day care but may be watched by his or her grandparents occasionally. Not sure if I want to try to get everyone on board with cloth, or just send disposables on the rare occasions I'm not there. I feel like theyre going to think I'm nuts to begin with!

 

Okay, maybe this is a silly question, but I envision a sprayer being "splashy" and getting water everywhere. Please tell me it isn't as bad as I am imagining! Its okay to place them wet from spraying into the Pail for washing..they wont get moldy after a day?

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April 4, 2016 at 10:21 amJena, you're right, I guess a boy could elicit this response too. I've heard other women who struggle like that with AF were better after having a child. I sure hope that's true! I will absolutely check that book out, thanks for suggesting it! It's amazing how different babies can be! Some people stock up on newborn size clothes and diapers and never touch them, while others like my niece was in the for what seemed like forever!

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April 4, 2016 at 10:35 amI use a spray pal, it's kinda like a clip board with a semi circle. It prevents splatter. You can spray in a bucket with a hole on the bottom as well. I have heard of all kinds of ways to help. I just let them drip over the top then toss in my pail. I've not had any mold issues so far. Most diapers are one size fits most. They have rise snaps to adjust the length and either snaps or Velcro to fit the waist. There are also some hacks to make them even smaller to fit a newborn. Maysen was my smallest and had some weight gaining issues so we waited until she put on some weight in her legs. Best place to look for hack on spray shields is pinterist. 

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April 4, 2016 at 12:32 pmCLOTH DIAPERS!?!  I feel like I'm slacking over here! Lol 

 

Been thinking about you poomamma, and praying for you. Come on thursday!

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April 4, 2016 at 2:54 pmHaha, I'm with you, Lauren! I have not even THOUGHT about diapers yet. Last night I told my best friend who is due with her first later this month that I am pregnant (she's the only friend I'm telling this early, other than her only my immediate family and my dh's immediate family know). So she started asking me about a baby shower and if I was thinking natural birth and yep, haven't even thought that far yet... I guess I have a lot of planning to do before December!

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