Babies due January-March 2019

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@vc Nope, the @ sign does nothing but tagging is a function we’re looking into adding when we move forum platforms in the not-too-distant future!

Sorry you’re feeling so bad :frowning: I forget every time how horrible this part can be, I think I’d rather go through labour than weeks of nausea! I’ve been quite lucky so far this time but I’m definitely feeling worse and worse and finding two energetic under-3s a real challenge at times. No actual sickness yet, but like you I feel ill all day (and night, when K sees fit to keep us up!) long. I hope you start to feel better soon. [name_m]How[/name_m] many weeks now?

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Well that sounds like exciting changes on the NB horizon! Yay!

I’m only 7 weeks now. Feels worse than with my other pregnancies! Wow, sounds like you have your hands full - mine will be 5 soon, I feel so guilty when I feel so bad that all I can do is lie in bed and just exist for a while.

With my first, the nausea lasted until week 22, so I am thinking his might be another marathon. Positive thoughts…

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[name_m]Just[/name_m] found out this past weekend we are expecting again. It’s hard for me to wrap my mind around the fact that my body suddenly decided to become fertile when I hit my forties as I struggled with infertility for so many years! From my estimates I’m about 6 weeks pregnant, putting the due date in the final days of Feb. or early [name_u]March[/name_u]. My husband and I decided to tell the older kids after the first scan, but we’ll see. [name_m]Will[/name_m] be fun to have other expectant mothers to discuss with this pregnancy, which I’m sure will be my last! :slight_smile:

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Vc2013, yes I have been feeling terrible too. Yes to incapacitated also, feel like I’ve had days on end in bed just miserable. I’m 7 weeks 5 days today, and happily experiencing a day of respite - have even managed to eat real food and not throw up today! Amazing. Haha.

So far I have found the past 4 weeks really tough, and fairly miserable 90% of the time. There are those glimmering moments though where you don’t feel sick for a second or you get to see the heartbeat at the first ultrasound! [name_m]Just[/name_m] trying to push through and hope that the worst of it will disappear by 12 weeks… We’ll see, but yes, I sympathise!

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[name_f]Welcome[/name_f] [name_f]Angelina[/name_f]! [name_u]Love[/name_u] that one of your sons has the name [name_m]Ivo[/name_m]! That’s my FIL’s name and I like it so much, I have never come across anyone else with it before.

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Congratulations @angelina! Agree that [name_m]Ivo[/name_m] especially is an utterly fantastic name :slight_smile:

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@jessiexmo and @katinka! [name_m]Ivo[/name_m] is fairly common in the Czech Republic where my husband’s from, my stepson [name_m]Ivo[/name_m] was named after his great-grandfather :slight_smile:

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Thank you ladies. Congrats on all the new expectant mommies since the last time I was on.

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Wow! Well first off, I am 7wks 4days today so we seem to be quite close time wise. Second off, today was my turn for a respite!! I was up on my feet all day not sick, not bothered by smells, actually eating real food! I have to remind myself that these days do happen, even during the hardest weeks. Had a great day and was actually productive! Woohoo!

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Yes, welcome and congratulations to all of the newcomers!

VC- cheers to a good day! I hope they continue to improve! I know everyone’s experience is a bit different, but at almost 12 weeks I feel like I’m rounding the corner. First thing in the morning is still rough, but my days this week have been pretty good and I think I have a bit more energy.

Quick question on vitamins: my RE didn’t seem to care what I took, so I alternated between a powdered drink mix (like alka seltzer) and gummies (depending on how much time I had-- gummies were way easier on vacation) with a grotesquely large DHA supplement. My OB sent me with samples of prescription prenatal vitamins and made it seem like I should definitely change to one of these. The prenate mini seems fine and hasn’t upset my stomach (then again, I’m feeling better this week in general). It will also be covered by my insurance. Does anyone know anything about prescription vitamins? Any recommendations? Thoughts on keeping on with my not-so-unpleasant gummy vitamins?

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@dotdraper As I understand it, as long as you’re getting the recommended amount of folic acid (folate?) and vit D, you’ll be absolutely fine. Your body has more than enough of everything else in reserve and will prioritise the baby. Depending on your levels and diet, you may also need a iron supplement later on in pregnancy (I did with both previous pregnancies, so I expect to again).

If you can handle the gummies well, they’re probably fine to keep taking. [name_m]Just[/name_m] have a look at the packet/label, because I know that excessive vit A (and possibly some other vitamins and minerals) can be harmful to the baby. I doubt those kind of levels would be in your gummy vitamins, but definitely worth checking.

Also, you may already do this but for anyone else struggling to keep vitamins down: take them with a meal, even if they say to take on an empty stomach! I took them first thing in the morning for weeks with my daughter and was horribly sick; switched to taking them with dinner and all fine.

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Thanks, [name_f]Katinka[/name_f]!

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Our MaterniT21 results came back in 4 days! Everything is good and we’re having a little girl! I could not be happier!

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Wow, great news! Congratulations :slight_smile: I wish I could find out now, J is absolutely obsessed with having a sister so I want to get her used to the idea if it’s going to be another little brother (which I’d secretly love!)

Have we got a due dates/gender list going yet? If not, shall I start one?

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Thank you! It really is nice to know as an impatient adult, but I’m sure it’s actually helpful when preparing young siblings!

And great idea to start a list! I think that the very first post included some, though it isn’t up-to-date. If I haven’t mentioned our due date, it is [name_u]January[/name_u] 26.

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Wow! Congrats, dotdraper! That’s fantastic news about everything being good with the baby and so exciting to know it’s a girl :slight_smile:

I haven’t seen a list yet. My due date is Feb 22.

So we just moved and need to paint the interior walls. I have zero VOC paint here, low odor. I even bought a respirator today because all contractors are busy so I will be doing the painting myself. Any thoughts on pregnancy safety? The internet was wishy-washy about it.

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Thanks! I’m not sure about painting, but I am interested in hearing about what you find out and decide!

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@VC windows wide open and plenty of short breaks in the fresh air and you’ll be absolutely fine!

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OK, here’s the master list of due dates + genders. Please let me know if I’ve missed anyone off!

acopas — [name_u]Jan[/name_u] 2 — it’s a girl!

theofania — [name_u]Jan[/name_u]

andsuch — Jan 10

al.vy — Jan 11 — it’s a boy and a girl!

rosieposey — [name_u]Jan[/name_u] 11

kazooki — [name_u]Jan[/name_u] 16

enoel3 — Jan 19 — it’s a boy!

jems16 — Jan 22 — it’s a girl!

akams — Jan 26 — it’s a girl!

dotdraper — [name_u]Jan[/name_u] 26 — Margot arrived December 29th!

mlrox — [name_u]Jan[/name_u] 26 — it’s a boy!

catriona m. — Feb 20 — it’s a boy!

ashby — Feb 8

lirio — mid Feb

katinka — Feb 17 — it’s a girl!

nimwey — Feb 18 — it’s a girl!

whistlemytune — Feb 18

jessiemxo — Feb 22 — it’s a girl!

vc2013 — Feb 22 — it’s a boy!

bebe83 — Feb 28

farewell, angelina — late Feb/early [name_u]March[/name_u]

mill1020 — late Feb/early [name_u]March[/name_u] — it’s a boy!

kkrvf — March 2

momma_b — mid [name_u]March[/name_u] — it’s a boy!

mickie9 — March

lexiem — March 21

thomasina — March 22 — it’s a girl!

sidonie — March 23

leah129 — March 26

northernlights — March 26

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Thank you for the go-ahead :smiley: And also for putting the due date list together!

Well, I’ve had another one of those really awful days where I was bedridden all day long. D: I’m considering asking for Zofran when I meet my new OBGYN at the end of the month. I’ve had it bad with my first, but this is so so much worse.

On the upside, I was able to spend a lot of time looking for names (that’s all I had brain for) and I think I found one that I like!!

I’m hoping tomorrow will be better again… would [name_u]LOVE[/name_u] to get the paint job done this weekend.