Opinionated Cow (Now Updated!)
Going into this pregnancy, I can tell you there were a lot of pre-conceived notions that I had about being knocked up. Most of them have been blown out of the water completely, but the truth is I think I had to experience pregnancy before actually knowing what the hell this whole “carrying a baby” was all about. I confess that in time-honored tradition, I didn’t really understand what the hell some of my pregnant friends were on about when they were pregnant, at least not until I got here myself. So a few things that I put my hand up and admit to having been wholly unsympathetic about (thus, I was wrong and apologize profusely):
1) That whole playing music for the baby thing. I always thought it was weird that moms had headphones around their stomach to rock baby’s house. I can’t explain why I wanted to try it one day, but I did, and I was surprised – babies really do react to music. Some songs seem to calm them, it’s like they pause to cock their head to listen. Some songs seem to piss them off, if the battering is any indication. But it’s not weird so much as they’re your little captive science experiment.
2) Other moms used to talk about how much their ribs hurt. I used to think: “Ribs? Don’t you know that babies are in the uterus? And the uterus is down low?” Because the uterus is down low
Ok I know you want out of preganacy misery, but I’m voting for October 10th…because that’s just me. 10.10.07! One 10 for each Lemonhead ;)
I’ve probably mentioned it, but you sound SO much like my sister when she was carrying her twins (they’re boy/girl twins who are almost 5 now!) She still gets the “do twins run in your family?” all the time, she sometimes just makes up answers because she doesn’t feel like telling total strangers her IVF story!
I’m with Heidi! 10.10.07!
you can get a poll here http://expectnet.com/index.php
I like 10/10 too! at 10.10.. that’d be cool :)
oh.. and also if you do get 10/10 both lots of rellies will think it’s the same date! :D
I was so 10/10 but reading that, how about putting me down for Monday 8th October? Looking forward to hearing what the Dr has to say. I can’t imagine how hard it must be not sleeping. Thinking of you loads.
This made me giggle so hard. I especially loved the captive science experiment. That bit doesn’t change, Hmmm let’s see what happens if I puree peas, with corn, with chicken, with avocado. Will you eat it? Yes? Great!
I like 10.10.
7 october. good luck!
*lol* Gladiator babies. We’ve been eatching the DVDs of HBO’s Rome series, but now I’ll be envisioning my girlies armored up to decide who gets the last cupcake.
Then again, it often IS like gladiator fights around here, especially when one wears the other one’s shoes without permission.
*lol* Gladiator babies. We’ve been watching the DVDs of HBO’s Rome series, but now I’ll be envisioning my girlies armored up to decide who gets the last cupcake.
Then again, it often IS like gladiator fights around here, especially when one wears the other one’s shoes without permission.
I just want them to have different birthdays so you guys can REALLY mess with people. And I know you’re just DONE so I voted for 36 weeks exactly. ;^)
Angel1 (now 12 years old), slept through the night at 3 weeks. 3 WEEKS!!!!! And she was a pretty good sleeper even before that. I hope you’re that lucky too.
The thing I hated about the 1st 3 months of Angel3 was everyone saying (about his colicky stage and sleepless nights) “It’ll pass.” They’re right, it’s just annoying to hear someone saying it.
I hope you have an easy birth (”cough” epidural *cough*) and an especially easy 1st 3 months…in my opinion, they’re the hardest.
The “Do twins run in your family,” is the politically correct way of asking “are they natural.” In the U.S. we have no tact.
LOL! Sarah. I’d love it if they had different birthdays, too! I knew a set of twins born at 11:58pm and 12:05 am. Usually they had a two-day celebration. But it was so funny to see people’s reactions (teachers, etc.)
H, darling, we’re all rooting for you. Of course you will sleep again. Probably better with babies outside than in. Especially if they decide to be good sleepers (won’t you please, Lemonheads? Do Mummy a favor!) And you will be able to take a deep breath, and move easily, and all of those things. Keep your eye on the prize, babe. MWAH.
If one more person tells me that once the twins arrive I’ll never sleep again
You mentioned this in an earlier post too and I ranted about it then as well. I really don’t understand why people say that, arGH!
It’s not true, for one thing. Towards the end, you feel like you can’t even *breathe* anymore and you just want them OUT OUT OUT! And you’re having twins, so…must be even worse.
And once they are out, you can lie on your tummy again, breathe again without feeling like you’re going to pop, give them to Angus or someone else to hold, or change or feed, etc, etc. You can EVEN go OUT somewhere without lugging them around, provided Angus/Other Trusted Family Member can sit with them for an hour. There is NO comparison, none. Crying at night? Okay, I’ll take that over feeling like a Weeble.
And an achy, cranky, fed-up Weeble at that.
But for another thing…even if it were true, that you’ll “never” get sleep again…why say such things to a pregnant woman? Is it latent hostility? Are they trying to be funny?
I never figured it out. But I share your stabby desires about it.
I’m not going to put my pool number in because my thought is it will be induction. I think the babies want the full term and it would be around Oct 25/26… or the week of. That would suck wet socks… so I’m thinking it will be induction.
I went and put on my predictions, then forgot to comment here! I just wanted to say I think women, even if they have ‘perfect’ pregnancies, get to that point where they’ll do anything to just GET THIS THING OUTTA ME! I had four kids and except for number one who was a premie, the rest had to be induced – they were all late, and I swear I was jumping up and down, riding down rough country roads in the pickup, you name it… just tempting fate to get it done. Lots of Braxon Hicks (yeah, I hate him too) and nothing else. We had so many false times going to the hospital with the last one that my husband got tired of coming in from the field and having to shower before taking me to the hospital. Of course, the last time when they decided to induce was the one time he went grungy… lol.
You’re doing terrific. Soon they’ll be here.
Since my birthday is Thursday, October 4th, that’s my prediction! Great day to be born~
*and to top it off…only THREE days away! What could be better…well, except for Oct. 1, 2 & 3 I suppose~
Hang in there…it’s truly almost over!
I picked 10/11. My birthday is 11/10, so in the UK we have the same birthday :-P
Oh and “pre-concieved notions about being knocked up”???? LMAO, babe. You may feel like crap, but you still crack me up!
I went against the grain and voted for the girl to come first. Not that I’m wishing for a c-section, but figured to be different. 10/8 is my first wedding anniversary, but I voted earlier just for you.
Never been knocked up, but I have also never met a mother-to-be (past the healthy deadline) who said, “Can I please just keep them inside me a few days longer?”
Home stretch now, Sweetie, home stretch.
Yeah, I still get asked “Do twins run in your family?” I suspect nowdays it’s another way of asking “Are they natural”, but when people ask me I don’t take it that way. I don’t think IVF was very big back in the early 80s. I just chalk it up to another one of those stupid twin questions people ask.
You know, it is entirely possible that the Lemonheads will be the type who sleep through the night. Really, one of my nieces was so reliable that way
It’s become obvious that I know nothing about baby sizes. I went back to see what people were guessing and realissed that I’m trying to be nice to you, and give you short babies :-)
I dunno…15″ seems long to me, but then I haven’t had babies.
Stay cool, Helen. The finish line is in sight. Joy – and sleep- will be yours.
I was thinking about mentioning the no sleep thing, but I don’t really want to get gored by an ironing board. Instead, I’ll wish you the fastest labor and delivery on record.
Here’s holding out for October 15, my birthday. As far as times and length goes, hell, I don’t know. I just guessed on those, after looking at other common responses. I guessed a little on the small side, being twins. As long as they come happy and healthy, and leave you happy and healthy, that’s what counts the most.
I’m fairly sure you don’t want to wait for my birthday (30th), so how about the 18th (my daughter’s bd)?
Ha! I love that people are picking their birthdays.. I totally picked mine too, the 12th!