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[Lol78]

We heard the heartbeat!!!! It was amazing - my baby is alive!!!!!! Thank you all for being so supportive and I promise to TRY to be more relaxed in future. Scan on Monday now. Just hoping that goes well.

Omi, I really hope I didn't upset you saying my bump was nearly as big - I didn't mean you were small - just that I'm bloody huge - very weak stomach muscles here!!

This is the deal, on Monday IF everything goes OK, I will take a bump picture.

Poshie, Congrats on viability, I bet that feels good. I never got that far last time, but I remember looking forward to it.

Hi Samzi - Issy is soooo cute - I just love your picture!

BL - hope you made the most of your relaxing afternoon. It sounds fantastic. Thanks for your reassurances

 

[OmiOmen]

I am so glad that you got to hear the heartbeat, it is always such a reassurance. We will all look forward to a new bump photo getting added on Monday!

Don't worry, you did not offend me at. I was suffering from small bump syndrome for a while but now I feel so huge I don't mind about the size at all now. Plus, I feel much more relaxed after getting his measurements at the 34 week growth scan.

Little Joshua has moved about so much the past week or two but he always ended up back in the breech position after a very short time but today I swear he was head down for a bit! I know they say once they drop and you get to 36 weeks they are really unlikely to move round but I am sure he did. Unfortunately I can not tell what position he is in at all now. The only thing is that it really hurts when he starts turning about so much now. I hope he is head down now and will stay that way, although it is probably wishful thinking.

 

[NickyT75]

Lol78 im so happy you have been reassured babe xx

 

[Poshie]

Excellent news on the heartbeat Lol It is very reassuring to hear that galloping noise isn't it. All set for an enjoyable scan on Monday (yep, enjoyable hun )

Omi, well you never know, Joshua could move into the more favourable 'head down' position - hope he does

So anybody got any plans for the weekend? It's supposed to be a nice sunny one. Typically we are working tomorrow til 1pm, so I'm hoping we still get to enjoy some of the Spring weather. No other plans as far as I know, apart from maybe a spot of gardening and dog walking of course

 

[OmiOmen]

I don't have too many plans other than going for one of my checks tomorrow and I am hoping to get some more cleaning done over the weekend. I scrubbed down the windows and doors today and most of the kitchen but I have gave up for a bit because I am in so much pain with my bump at the moment. I think I will bath the dogs and cat in a bit and if DH does not do the bits of cleaning he has promised to do today I will end up doing it and then I am making a nice tea which will take just over an hour.

I can now tell my body is gearing up for the big day even though it should be weeks away. I have read and the midwives and doctors have said it starts weeks before but it is such an odd feeling now it is happening. I have no idea what position he is in now but is moving about so much at the moment. Because he is moving position and not just wriggling and because he is so big and there is not a lot of room inside me it really hurts. Painkillers are not helping and nothing I do makes it less painful so I hope that at the least he is getting and will stay in the right place soon.

 

[NickyT75]

I finally packed my hospital bag today

we're planning to go out for an Indian tomorrow night partly to see if the old "eating a hot curry" chestnut has any effect on our little one deciding to make her appearance but mainly coz it will prob be the last chance we have to go anywhere & spend a nice evening just the 2 of us xx

 

[Lol78]

The scan went well. We're still on team yellow as our little one is shy. But we have another scan in a couple of weeks, so perhaps we'll find out more then!

Soooooo happy. Thank you all for listening to me. You are great!!

 

[Poshie]

Oh well that's great news Lol! Such a big relief eh? Do you have any pics? Only a couple of weeks til another scan too I wonder if baby will be more obliging next time. So pleased for you

You know we are here to listen and give you support, that's what's so great about this forum

 

[beachlover1]

Hi all

how is everyone??

Great news on the scan LOL!! hope you are feeling more relaxed now!! ;-)

No news here, got my 25 week MW appt tomorrow, but other than that its all same same.

I ordered my travel system today....Jane slalom Pro with Strata Car seat in Utopia. Got it for £329 from a store that has an ebay shop, RRP is about £500+ i saw it at the weekend!! so im pretty chuffed with that. My sister has it and has used it for 5 years on the farm and its still going strong so that was as good enough reason for me!!

Hope all is well xx

 

[Poshie]

Hey BL I had my 25 week appt today. Everything fine. Measuring big though at 27 wks, but mw was quick to say it's fine and not to worry. Both my scans put me spot on for dates, so I don't know? Guess babies grow at different rates and he'll likely fall back into line. She could feel baby's head and we heard heartbeat.

I've got my eye on the Jane slalom pro r actually BL. We would like a sturdy all terrain one (having a dog and all) and thus is one we're going to look at. Sounds like you got a good price there Good luck for your appt tomorrow-let us know how it goes won't you.

 

[beachlover1]

great news on the MW appt! i wouldnt be too concerned re measuring big, the scans are far more accurate than a blinking ruler!!!

Ooooh i wanted the slalom Pro R but it was a bit pricy, we needed the all terrain with living in the sticks, dog walking etc....its a really good system too!! My sis had a used 5 times matrix cup lie flat seat i can have too...so no need for the carry cot!! ;-)

ill update tomorrow...im sure i feel his head sometimes too, a wee hard bulge comes all of a sudden!!..then i feel guilty pressing incase im squashing his head ;-) xx

 

[Lol78]

Hi girlies!
Lovely to hear you are doing well. I wonder how Nicky's curry went - no action yet I guess!

Poshie - glad to hear the mw appointment went well.
BL and Poshie - what is the Jane Slalom Pro? I'm guessing a pushchair/pram?
We were with our friends at the weekend - they had a bugaboo which seemed really nice. Any opinions on that one? I'm guesssing you've done a bit more research than me! Only thing is that it's quite expensive.

I would love to post my scan picture but I'm really funny about the whole having to leave details on it. I don't like that. I'm happy to pm it to you guys though. I would love your opinion on the funny position baby is in. Of course I'm worrying about something (you know me by now!). The baby looks really uncomfortable!! His or her neck is really bent forward. Apparently they were lying around the placenta - it's a really strange position and sort of upside down so they are facing downwards. But the consultant says it all looks perfectly normal and I have to trust her - she is great! I've just never seen one quite like that before.

Next scan is 2 weeks today so he or she should have moved by then, hopefully they will look more comfortable!!

Big hugs to you all. x xx

 

[Poshie]

Lol, at my first scan 8w6d, baby was upside down. He is now lying horizontally with his head on my right side, at a slight diagonal (so the mw reckons). They inevitable shift about over the weeks and will end up the right way. I remember at my 12 and 20 week scans that baby's neck was bent forward with legs high - I remember thinking that doesn't look very comfortable! I'd be happy to have a look at your pic if you'd like - just pm me

Yes the Jane Slalom Pro is a travel system. I looked at the Bugaboo in the flesh the other week and they are nice but I'm not sure I could justify the price tag. Also I know someone who has one and she reckons it's not good for the rougher terrain, so probably not right for our requirements. We quite liked the Quinny so that is a possibility. We are going to check out our local pram centre to have a look at some more options soon.

 

[OmiOmen]

LOL, that is such good news about the scan!

Poshie, I would not worry too much about the measurements, if they are worried they will tell you and give you another scan. I was worried because I was measuring right but everyone said I looked too small but it is only the past few weeks I have measured 1-2cm behind.

BL, we got our travel system (new) from a e-bay shop too but ours was only £109 and RRP of £299.

It is odd because I feel less pregnant and mostly better than I have the whole pregnancy now which seems wired for this stage. Unfortunately I have a massive pain in the top of my bump and I think I have diastasis recti which is where the stomach muscles split and it is so painful. My midwife gave me a blood test today to check the pain is not something else though. My midwife also said we could do with getting Joshua out at 37 weeks (which is next next week) but I know it should be between 38-39 weeks. My scan is next Tuesday so I should have my c-section date given to me then and I guess it will be just under 2-3 weeks now!

 

[Poshie]

Hey Omi. Glad you are feeling better now - you did go through a rough time recently didn't you. Wow, time is moving on fast and you'll be meeting your baby very soon indeed! How exciting!

 

[beachlover1]

Hi All

Gosh Omi, you really are being put thru the mill arent you....its not long now and fingers crossed all goes to your plans. They wont bring him early if its not appropraite and at least you are under strict monitoring!!

I had my MW appt today, all was fine. Measuring bang on....for what thats worth! HB fine, BP fine etc. Got my Health in pregnancy application form too, so thats a wee bonus when i get it!!

Nothing else to report, am back going to the gym.....I nearly died last night when i got on the scales!!!!! OMG i have put on about a stone S**T!!!! I asked the MW and she said really 2 stone is normal so im well within my limits as im 2/3 there already....it just looked shocking on the scales. I dont even look prego from behind...so its all bump!!

xx

 

[OmiOmen]

My bump hurts so much, it is worst the later it gets and I think it is because my muscles gets used in the day and make it worse but when I first wake up it does not feel as bad. I did no cleaning at all yesterday and just lazed about so I had to catch up and do more today so I am feeling exhausted. I wish my husband would help a bit more with the cleaning because there are some things I just can not physically manage right now but he is no use. At least this pain should be gone in 2-3 weeks and replaced by new ones, so that is something else to look forward to in a odd way. I have to get a few bits still and time is running short but I think I will get it all done but at least it gives me something to worry about other than the c-section (which scares me).

With any luck your HIP grant will come through quickly, some things I read said they take ages but mine came back within about a week!

 

[OmiOmen]

Opps, double post.

 

[Lol78]

Hello all!
Not much to report here - which is good I suppose! Still not feeling huge amounts but the odd flutter here and there.

Omi - gosh, what a hard time you are having. I hope that the pain subsides a bit, but it doesn't sound like that's likely until Joshua is delivered. I'm sure the prospect of a C-section would seem quite scary, but you'll be fine, I'm sure (I hate it when people say that !). Big - nearly there now - it will all be worth it when you hold your little boy!! I might sound like a real minger here (word I haven't used in years!) but do you really need to do that cleaning? It sounds like the less you could do the better right now. Sit back, put your feet up!

Poshie - yes, that's what put me off the Bugaboo, very very pricey. I would say though that the one thing our friends did say was that it was very good on rough terrain!! Because you can turn the handle round so the big wheels go at the back or something. And then I was told the Quinney was bad on rough ground!!! That's what bugs me with these things - so much conflicting advice!!

BL - are you serious about the gym?!! You must be crazy! Glad to hear the mw appointment went well.

 

[beachlover1]

yeah im serious about the gym my MW said to keep fit eases labour!!...so heres hoping!!

I liked the bugaboo, but then saw my 6ft 2 stocky husband pushing it and he looke stupid, and its toooooo pricy!!, maybe a big too trendy. Who knows...so much choice. Im hoping mine will arrive today ;-)

No news to report....almost weekend and my last week in 2nd tri next week!!!!!!