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Some Good News

Postby PhoenixRising » Sat Jun 27, 2020 6:05 pm

I’m so excited to finally say we’re expecting a little one in January.

I’m taking suggestion for the best, affordable, stretchy/maternity breeches. I’ll be riding as long as possible and mine won’t fit much longer. :D
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Postby heddylamar » Sat Jun 27, 2020 6:23 pm

Congratulations!!!

Since it's a limited time use, I'd be inclined to search out flat seamed maternity leggings — you can get dual usage with non-riding wear too.

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Postby PhoenixRising » Sat Jun 27, 2020 6:57 pm

heddylamar wrote:Since it's a limited time use, I'd be inclined to search out flat seamed maternity leggings — you can get dual usage with non-riding wear too.


That’s a good idea! I’ll definitely look into those. Although, I’m a bit inclined to look for something full seat since Phoenix likes to jump around sometimes
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Re: Some Good News

Postby KathyK » Sat Jun 27, 2020 9:47 pm

Wonderful news! May you have an uneventful pregnancy. Except for the end, of course.

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Postby Flight » Sat Jun 27, 2020 10:25 pm

Congrats!!

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Postby Chisamba » Sat Jun 27, 2020 11:49 pm

Congratulations. That is super news.

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Postby Koolkat » Sun Jun 28, 2020 12:49 am

Congratulations!

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Postby Canyon » Sun Jun 28, 2020 2:12 am

Congrats, that is great news! I love the bear graphics.

Is that the back side of Pike's Peak?

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Postby Moutaineer » Sun Jun 28, 2020 4:40 am

Oh, so happy for you!

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Postby PhoenixRising » Sun Jun 28, 2020 4:43 am

Yes! That is pikes peak! Scott’s parents live in Woodland Park Colorado and we have been out there this week visiting. It was so fun to get to tell them in person.

I made a friend while I was here last year, so I got to enjoy some trails in the Pike national forest on her lovely, trail smart TWH.

We’re driving home this evening overnight, sad day.
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Re: Some Good News

Postby blob » Sun Jun 28, 2020 12:03 pm

Congrats! How exciting!

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Postby StraightForward » Sun Jun 28, 2020 2:51 pm

Congratulations!
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Postby Ryeissa » Sun Jun 28, 2020 10:12 pm

Super news!

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Re: Some Good News

Postby piedmontfields » Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:45 pm

Great photo + congratulations!

These are not maternity breeches, but I find the Goode rider bodysculpting tights to be very adaptable and generous in their sizing. Despite being called "bodysculpting", they are not too tight and are very comfortable. They are quite high in the rise, too.

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Re: Some Good News

Postby PaulaO » Mon Jun 29, 2020 3:48 pm

Congratulations! It's an exciting time for you. I know nothing about maternity breeches though.....

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Re: Some Good News

Postby PhoenixRising » Tue Jun 30, 2020 2:47 am

We found out today thanks to early testing that its a little boy. We couldn’t be more excited!
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Re: Some Good News

Postby Hayburner » Tue Jun 30, 2020 12:34 pm

Congrats to you and your hubby!

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Postby fergusnc » Tue Jun 30, 2020 4:29 pm

It's a great time for good news! Congrats to you and your whole family.

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Postby Kelo » Tue Jun 30, 2020 4:39 pm

Congrats! That is fantastic news!

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Postby Kyra's Mom » Wed Jul 01, 2020 5:28 am

Congratulations. Really cute picture for the reveal (and picturesque).

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Postby khall » Wed Jul 01, 2020 3:00 pm

Congratulations!

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Re: Some Good News

Postby texsuze » Wed Jul 01, 2020 5:46 pm

Congrats! Do we get to have a DDBB contest to pick a name for Baby Boy? :)

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Re: Some Good News

Postby Silverado » Thu Jul 02, 2020 2:38 am

What a fabulous idea Texsuze! LOL!!!


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Postby PaulaO » Thu Jul 02, 2020 2:16 pm

texsuze wrote:Congrats! Do we get to have a DDBB contest to pick a name for Baby Boy? :)


I vote for Gary.

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Re: Some Good News

Postby PhoenixRising » Thu Jul 02, 2020 4:18 pm

texsuze wrote:Congrats! Do we get to have a DDBB contest to pick a name for Baby Boy? :)



:lol: Wouldn't that be fun!

Actually, we may already have his name picked, its just a huge decision so we're taking time to be sure that's what we want.
Since our first loss, we said this is what we'd name baby if it was a boy. I have a feeling it's going to stick.
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Postby Sue B » Thu Jul 02, 2020 5:16 pm

Just be careful, maybe tell a few people the name before you put it on that birth certificate. DH and I accidentally named our son the same name as the town we live in! We picked the name because it was the name my dad went by as well as the name of one of dh's favorite cousins. Wasn't until ds was like 6 months old that someone pointed out what we'd done! :lol: Luckily, ds has always been fine with it. When he was little he used to point to all the signs and say "this is my park, my post office, my town", etc

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Postby texsuze » Thu Jul 02, 2020 9:43 pm

Casting my ballot now for two of my favorite guy names: Kyle and Denver :)

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Postby Snork » Tue Jul 07, 2020 5:03 pm

Congratulations!

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Re: Some Good News

Postby PhoenixRising » Wed Jul 08, 2020 11:47 pm

We’ve told several people our name, and only one so far hasn’t liked it lol. Most think it’s cute.
I suppose I can get your opinions too! Nothing set in stone obviously, but we’ve said this is his name for so long... when I told Scott it was a boy he automatically said the name so I doubt it will change. :lol:
It’s not a very common name anymore. But that’s part of why I love it. That and growing up with a deep love for Anne Of Green Gables.

*drumroll please* :lol:

Gilbert Allan Bates
His nickname would be Gil
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Postby LeoApp » Thu Jul 09, 2020 6:45 pm

Congratulations! I think Gilbert is a grand old name. (I don't think most people would tell you to your face that they didn't like the name. )

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Postby Hayburner » Fri Jul 10, 2020 12:47 pm

I like the name you picked!

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Postby PaulaO » Fri Jul 10, 2020 2:39 pm

Gilbert is a righteous name. Definitely Anne of Green Gables!

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Postby Abby Kogler » Fri Jul 10, 2020 2:48 pm

WOOT!! Big congratulations! So happy for you!

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Postby heddylamar » Fri Jul 10, 2020 7:05 pm

Awesome name choice!!

I grew up on Anne of Green Gables too, but I immediately thought What's Eating Gilbert Grape :D

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Postby Ryeissa » Thu Aug 06, 2020 3:45 pm

awwww that is a nice name!

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Postby texsuze » Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:53 pm

Gilbert is a good name. The only Gil we know is the awesome, perfectionist handyman who did all the tile work, way back when we built our house; super individual! When DH or I mention "Gil", there is only one! (for us, anyway ;) )

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Postby PhoenixRising » Thu Aug 06, 2020 8:35 pm

texsuze wrote: When DH or I mention "Gil", there is only one! (for us, anyway ;) )


I love that! I definitely did not want a more common name and I know there aren't a whole lot of Gilbert's around anymore.

Things are going well so far! I'm about 17 1/2 weeks now and definitely starting to show. I'm also starting to feel him move, which is a lot of fun. I'm excited for when Scott will be able to feel him too. A lot of the first trimester icky's have faded, and I'm left feeling pretty good. Just getting winded very easily, low back pain, and I get tired much faster than normal. So overall, I feel I'm doing well and have been lucky.

I'm currently riding in my Kerrits Ice Fils since they're my stretchiest, but I don't like the seat... It doesn't have enough grip and I slide around a bit more than I'd like. I'm riding in a clinic later this month

We're starting to get into preparations full force, and while its fun its also so overwhelming. So many items and safety ratings it can really make your head spin. I'm checking out a huge consignment sale tonight and this weekend and I'm really excited to see if we can get some good deals. I knew babies needed a lot, but I still didn't realize how much until I started building our registry :lol:
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Re: Some Good News

Postby Chisamba » Sun Aug 09, 2020 8:19 pm

i can only say one thing that will be useful, try not to stress it, and I loved " what to expect when you are expecting, " of course that was 23 years ago so there might be better books out since then, :D :D

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Postby Moutaineer » Mon Aug 10, 2020 1:27 am

Oh, I like Gilbert! (We have a grandson named Archibald, which is another old fashioned, uncommon name that works rather well shortened.)

Dont stress too much, babies have survived pretty well for quite a long time now without all the stuff and safety ratings :)


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