2nd tri and beyond Due Jul/Aug/Sep 2018

[AngelaALA]

Caviar really hope you've struck lucky and not caught it and I hope your scan goes to plan and he stays still for you xx

Jello not nice waiting another week but my DH would be gutted to miss a scan he loves seeing him and I thinks it helps him become more attached to him too xx

I feel Alex move around everyday now which is great no hiccups yet bit love feeling him move only felt one or two kicks so far but its such a wierd and wonderful experience people havd asked me what it feels like and I can only describe it as something physically moving around in me like I swallowed a live fish and its moving about I said if I didnt know I was pregnant Id panic and go Drs thinking I had a tapeworm or something lol xx

 

[Alligator]

Angela that's how I describe it too...like a little fish wiggling inside me. Definitely a weird but wonderful feeling!

 

[Starlight32]

I hope everyone stays well! Another cold is making an appearance at our house and I'm dreading the possibility of being sick during the anatomy scan next week!

I have a difficult time distinguishing digestion vs tiny movements most of the time! I like feeling the obvious movements/kicks. It's been a little less in the past 24 hrs or so though.

 

[lilmisscaviar]

Well I'm back from my anatomy scan. Everything looked well however they were unable to get a profile picture because LO had his face smashed into the placenta so they plan to have us come back at a later date. I had to anyways because they're keeping an eye on my fluid levels to make sure I don't end up with polyhydramnios again. Baby is measuring in the 97th percentile already. Big boy. No wonder I've been feeling so much movement. I've added some pictures from the scan today of his feet, a hand and his face which looks a little scary with him being smooshed in the placenta lol.

 

[Alligator]

Starlight I'm just getting over a cold myself, I was sick for the better part of a week, had to take two sick days from work...ugh! Being sick and pregnant is definitely the worst.

 

[AngelaALA]

Starlight I hope the cold doesnt get you xx

Caviar that pic of the hand is so sweet the pic of the face took me a while to see but it does look scary lol my last scan Alex was looking at the probe he looked so scary all you could see was a skull and black holes for eyes xx

 

[lilmisscaviar]

Lol Angela I agree those black eyes are scary. Kind of looks like a raccoon

I loved the hand pic though. I never had any of my babies open their hand like that during an ultrasound. Usually they kept them tight in fists and were sucking their thumbs. I think he was telling the tech to go away... she was interrupting his nap lol.

Starlight usually digestion happens for me in my upper stomach above my belly button. If you're feeling thumps/bumps below your belly button it is probably baby. Mine also has days where he is more active than others. I'm sure once the baby gets bigger you'll be able to feel baby all the time. Even little movements can be felt once you get further along.

 

[Starlight32]

I think I felt a lot more with my daughter because I had a posterior placenta with her.

My stomach is up by my ribs now lol feels so strange.

 

[homegrown21]

Sorry to bring up a rather dark subject, but I don't have many 'friends' to talk to. Has anyone dealt with depression during pregnancy? Don't know who to really talk to about it, not really comfortable to bring it up to my OB and don't want to worry my husband; not that he's really there because of work. Just thought I'd ask, just kind of feel this is more then hormones this time around.

 

[AngelaALA]

Homegrown I have a few friends and family member that have suffered from post natal depression its nothing to be ashamed of at all you should speak to your Dr about how you feel the sooner the better hun to get help a friend of mine didnt, kept it quiet for nearly a year and it really messed her up xx thinking of you hun and we're all here for you to talk to xx

 

[lilmisscaviar]

Homegrown I had depression during my pregnancy with my third child. My second child was being a handful and I was so desperately worried about bringing another baby into the family. I didn't bring it up to my midwife during pregnancy for the same reason, that I was afraid she'd judge me, which in the end didn't really make sense because it is very common. Lots of women go through a period of depression some time in their motherhood. Anyways I had a hard time bonding with her after birth and eventually had to tell my midwife so I highly suggest you bring it up now. They probably won't give you meds for it during pregnancy but they can help you find other ways for coping with it. Lots of hugs to you

 

[homegrown21]

This pregnancy is a complete 360 from what I experienced with my son. But the symptoms of depression with pregnancy that I've read I can unfortunately relate to. I will bring this up with my husband and hope that he can understand this and not think it's just emotions or it's him; because deep down I know that it really isn't. I see my OB next Monday and will let him know what has been going on. Thanks ladies!

 

[AngelaALA]

Homegrown your husband might blame himself but its only natural he'll soon understand talking about it is the best thing you can do hun I think the stigma of depression has gone now a lot of celebrities have opened up about it publicly and people are now more accepting about it. My heart goes out to you but you have done sucb a brave thing and a step in the right direction already with coming forward and telling us on here xx

 

[Starlight32]

I'm having another girl!!

My placenta is covering the cervix though so they are going to check it again in 8 weeks. Told to take it easy which is hard with a toddler.

 

[AngelaALA]

Congrats Starlight amazing news team Pink gutting about your placenta though hun lets hope as baby and uterus grown it moves to the side xx

 

[Alligator]

homegrown, my best friend was diagnosed with depression in her pregnancy. It was a total shock to her as she has never had mental health struggles in her life! I myself have suffered from anxiety so she knew a bit about that having helped me through many challenges over the years. I remember when she opened up to me, she was so scared/afraid, but we cried together and I told her it was NOTHING to be ashamed of. She was encouraged by her mom, hubby, and myself to mention it to her doctor and she did...she ended up not needing medication as her condition was handled via therapy. It did get better/easier as her pregnancy progressed and post-partum she hasn't struggled at all. It's really nothing to be ashamed of. If you were having a pain in your arm or leg or belly that may or may not be pregnancy related we would all immediately think nothing of going to the doctor. Mental health is no different, and equally as important! It's very common to have pre-natal depression or anxiety. Hugs to you.

 

[AngelaALA]

Had my 20wk scan yesterday Alex is doing fine all perfect mouth, arms, legs, heart, brain but I have to go back in 2 wks he was in an awkward position so she couldnt look at his kidneys or spine and she also seen a black spot in his stomach said its quite common and probably something he has swallowed and should go away but they want to check to make sure has anyone else had this before xx also how cool is it when they put the heart in colour I was amazed at how technology has come along xx

 

[MKaykes]

Homegrown, I'm sorry you're struggling and like others have said, glad you brought it up. I think it's a huge thing just to recognize depression in yourself Ann's acknowledge it. I think it is a good step in moving toward getting help when you need it. Have you been able to talk to your DH about it yet?

Starlight, congrats in the girl! Sorry too hear about the placenta issues though, have you had any bleeding?

Angela, so happy Alex's anatomy scan was good!

AFM, I've been reading along but silent lately, no reason. I've got nothing going on here, just chugging along at just about 19 weeks.

 

[Starlight32]

I hope everyone is doing ok. Taking it easy with the placenta previa is nearly impossible while taking care of a toddler

Husband and I having name disagreements. I like Emma and he likes Haley.

Our daughter's name is Hannah.

 

[Alligator]

I hit the viability milestone today! Feeling so happy about that. And baby girl is very active, I feel her often. It's the best part of my day.