3rd Time Lucky Club

[beachlover1]

DRAZIC!!! great news...I just saw your updated post somewhere on here!! you mest be over the moon. xx

 

[OmiOmen]

Lol78, I agree that feeling a bit more in control can really help. It is amazing how much better I feel after writing a birth-plan even though I know it is just a rough idea of what I want rather than what will happen. I am sure this time round it will be fine and a totally different experience.

YAY, for Samzi and Issy! Our first birth of the group, it is so exciting, can't wait until they are home so we can see some photos.

BL and Posie, try not to worry about your bump size too much. Mine looked far smaller than photos of other people who where a similar build to me and I have only just started to gain any weight at all. Boy is my bump catching up with me now though, I am getting bigger everyday! I am guessing the stretch marks will be catching up with me soon too.

Any news on Drazic? I hope that it all went well.

 

[beachlover1]

yeah Omi I spotted an update from Drazic....all Went well at the NT scan. x

Wowzers...I just noticed I went up a box!! Half way box now ;-)

 

[OmiOmen]

I am so glad it all went well for Drazic.

I love seeing the boxes go up! I have ages for mine to go up again I think.

 

[Poshie]

Yes, excellent news D another milestone down

Girls, I've got my 17 week bump pic on pg 52 of my journal, if you're interested I was going to post it here too but forgot.

 

[beachlover1]

im gonna go find my camera charger now so I can take one too....yr bump pretty much like mine....phew!! x

 

[OmiOmen]

Aww, that is one cute bump! I was just so bloated and then when that went down looked like a whale.

 

[Lol78]

Great news for Samzi - how exciting!
Drazic, fantastic news, I'm so happy for you, you must be over the moon.
Poshie - cute cute cute bump picture!!
BL - get that camera charged girl, we want to see pics!!
Omi - some people don't get stretch marks - you may be lucky! My friend swears by bio-oil for preventing them. HAve you tried it?

I'm still the same but getting a bump already - seriously, I was like 14 weeks last time before I looked like this. It's actually getting really difficult to hide now - I think some people at work might have guessed but I'm not going to say anything until after the scan (fingers, toes and everything else crossed).

Just one strange thing. I have been having a "tingling" sensation "down there". I mean, right down there, almost on the outside. Should I be concerned do you think? Nothing else, no bleeding, etc.

 

[beachlover1]

mummmm I wouldnt worry too much about tingling, its not cramps or anything is it? and you said no bleeding. If it carries on mention it to MW but I wouldnt be too worried if it was me. maybe as things stretch nerves get squished and thats nerves tingling?? xx

 

[Drazic<3]

Thanks girls. Honestly, today has been one of the greatest days of my life. They moved me forward so I start the second tri tomorrow! I am on right now, thank you so much for all your kind words

Piccis here! https://www.babyandbump.com/pregnancy-journals/281352-drazic-3-bump-journey.html#post4509476

Lol - I have been having that too the past few days, it feels really weird but I think it's just all the increased blood flow though our bodies

 

[Lol78]

Aww Drazic, that is soooo cool. When you put them alongside one another, it's amazing all the things that happen between 8 and 12 weeks isn't it! Amazing. I'm so happy for you and really hoping that 2 weeks today I will also be happy with you. And thank you, it makes me feel really much better that you are having that feeling. It really is weird isn't it?!! I think you might be right about the blood - I hadn't thought of that before. You know I have had tingling boobs before and it feels like that, but in my lady garden area!!

BL - thanks hun, squished nerves also sounds perfectly reasonable, God, I remember the sciatica I had last time after about 20 weeks - ouch!!!

Hope everyone is doing well.

Poshie - notable event for the next week - my first mw appointment next Monday.

 

[Poshie]

I agree it is amazing the growth that takes place between 8 and 12 weeks. 8 weeks looks like a very cute little blob and 12 weeks looks like a miniature baby It is a great milestone to achieve, I am very happy for you D

Lol, funnily enough I was getting funny pains like you describe at the weekend. I don't think it's anything to worry about as the pain doesn't last long and as you say, no bleeding. Just another pregnancy related ache and pain I reckon

Thanks for your comments on my cute bump. I know everyone is different and mine probably doesn't look all that big to some of you but it's so noticeable to me now.

BL - defo post a bump picture, I'd love to see! That goes for anyone else who fancies it too.

Lol, I will add your appt to the Important Events list x

 

[OmiOmen]

Drazic, the photos look fantastic. I was wondering if we would be able to play the nub game but I thinks his/her legs are blocking it so I can't see one. I did not get an early scan but it always surprises me how much they change around that time and yet my 12 week and 20 week scan look about the same.

I know stretch marks will either happen or they won't but I do use all sorts just to make me feel like I am doing something. I have some now, they are on my hips and I had a few faint ones on my hips from puberty so am not too bothered but am still really hoping I am lucky and don't get any on my belly. I will probably take my next bump photo next Monday when I will be 30 weeks (which sounds so strange to say) but this is my 26+4 week bump. It looks a bit rubbish because it was taken by myself on a phone-cam since my husband is even worse at taking a photo. I am wearing my house maternity clothes so don't normally dress like that, lol. I should also add that I have gotten quite a bit bigger since this was taken!

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[Poshie]

Omi that is a lovely neat bump you have there I intend to take a bump pic every 4 weeks and it's nice to keep a record I think.

 

[OmiOmen]

I took one in early pregnancy with my bloating then at 12, 16, 20 and 26 so far but my 26 week one looks smaller than my 20 week one so I think he was laying a bit flatter for a few days. I think the shape and position has changed with each photo too so it is nice to keep a bit of a record. Plus, I have some friends in Australia and my Mum lives in Dorset and my Dad has only recently moved back from France so I keep a photo of practically everything pregnancy or baby related on facebook (which I am sure makes some people on my friend list think I am obsessive, lol). I do look bigger now but am going to hold off taking any more photos until 30 weeks but I think I finally understand what is meant by the "popping" stage.

 

[Lol78]

Lovely bump Omi!

 

[samzi]

hey ladies, im getting discharged today

hope your all well!

 

[Poshie]

Hey Mummy Samzi That's great news you get out today. Will we get to see a pic of baby soon? How are you feeling? Are you going to post a birth story?

Oh and Congratulations on being the first graduate from the 3rd Time Lucky Club

Here's to many more graduations as the months go on, eh girls

 

[OmiOmen]

Yes, photos and a birth story when your settled in at home!

I really can not stop eating, I feel so greedy! Worst of all is that I can not be bothered to make any decent food. I am not sure if I am imagining it or not but it feels like one of the baby's movement today was actual fingers! Plus, my bump feels almost achy today, I have no idea what is going on with it.

How is life treating everyone? My poor little cat is getting spayed on Friday and I am really nervous about it. We ordered a new sofa which I am looking forward to getting but it apparently takes 7-8 weeks to make!

 

[beachlover1]

Welcome home Samzi!!! AWESOME NEWS!!!!! congratulations xxxxxxx

Cant wait to see your photos! xx

Hi everyone. xx