April 2010 babies!

Wow lots to catch up on! Yay for all the boys and girls

We are having one boy and one... maybe a girl... the Dr was not quite sure...

Our next scan is 7.1.10 maybe he can tell then.

The main thing is that they were both healthy and fine and so am I. So am hoping I can work to 30 weeks (I work in an office mainly sitting!). But Dr said we'll see when he sees me next.

Wonder how long other people expecting twins were able to work?

Glad that the scan went well Jules And glad to hear that you are keeping well too.

DH and I are so grateful to be having the child we started to think was never going to be possible we have no preference as to gender. We've had two scans in the last two weeks and we wouldn't have been able to establish gender anyway as baby just won't cooperate for the camera! We did manage to get one fluke face shot though.

I have to have another scan in four weeks so hopefully we'll get a decent look then.
Also, I finally felt my first kicks last night. Nothing at all like butterflies or bubbles, but really strong, almost like a pulsing sensation or muscle spasm. They kept waking me up overnight as well.

Odettenz wrote: [QUOTE=Caro07] I, too, would be really pleased if this bub is another boy. Other people's perception that we would only be happy with a girl so 'have one of each' is really annoying me at the mo! A few rellies have made comments along those lines and I actually find them quite upsetting. Anyway that is digressing, so congrats again on your little boy

God yes caro and odette. I had a similar reaction from DP family when they were told its a boy. That oh who is going to look after me when I'm old then and oh but I wanted to make butterflies - I was so guttered. How shallow and selfish. I am so over the moon and cant wait for my little man to come along, and the future we have ahead. Makes me realise how lucky I am to have a super supportive family who are just thrilled to have a new addition to cherish. We are so lucky for every day we have and even being pregnant - gosh you do just want to have a rant at people!

Anyway brighter note - super wicked day again!! Two loads of washing out this morning. Then off to TGA for a night away and dinner out - I have been looking forward to it all week.

Everyone have a good weekend

Hey ladies. Gorgeous day here in Auckland, think I'll be spending a chilled out day working on Christmas presents, should be finished by December at this rate!!

Great news on the scan Jules!

Itchyfeet, gorgeous pic!

Hope all you other ladies are doing well.

Yip lovely day in Auckland wish i was not at work but oh well next Thursday and Friday off - probably rain LOL

Busy weekend ahead going to watch DH play tag tonight - and then have a drink at the club
Car shopping tomorrow and xmas shopping
DH social club dinner on Sat night - mmmmmmmm thai and then Sunday arvo bbq with a few friends - bestie is over from Melbourne..
What are everyone else plans??

ha ha i like it - wish i could do the same this is quite a quiet weekend this weekend
going to try and get rid of the xmas shopping tho

Had the most amazing meal with book club last night. We were going to go out for a meal, but Sally had just done the Ruth Pretty Christmas Cooking School. We all put in $30 each and everyone (but me) bought wine. Here's what we had...

Pass-arounds - Devils on horseback (prunes stuffed with cream cheese, cranberry and toasted almonds, wrapped in bacon). Roasted asparagus with white bean & roasted garlic dip
Starter - Terrine of proscuitto, mozarella, roasted tomatoes, basil and lasagne. Side salad with basil-infused olive oil
Main - Crown of lamb rack (imagine a 20 lamb racks, sewed into a circle), on a bed of pork and silverbeet, with sour-dough stuffing. Smashed roast potatoes. Warm marinated beetroot salad.
Peas with pancetta and shallots.
Dessert - Diplomat pudding (like a trifle with bavarian cream, sponge fingers, strawberries marinated in strawberry kirsch, and pistachios)

Honestly, I think I died and went to food heaven. Thank god for maternity clothes! Definitely doing the class next year.

Oh forgot to ask ... and kind of feel I should know this already but there aren't any more scheduled scans after the 19/20 week scan are there?

I'd quite like to get a 4d scan done... how much do they cost and where do you get them done and do they let you if you don't have any reason to get it done other than wanting to check in..?

Pants wrote: Oh forgot to ask ... and kind of feel I should know this already but there aren't any more scheduled scans after the 19/20 week scan are there? I'd quite like to get a 4d scan done... how much do they cost and where do you get them done and do they let you if you don't have any reason to get it done other than wanting to check in..?

Nope there arent unless there is an indication that something is wrong, or something needed rechecking at the 20 weeks scan

Auckland Radiology on Dominion Rd Mt Eden does 4d scans, no referal needed, $50 and they recommend around 24-28 weeks I think.