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[beachlover1]

Oh and Omi,,,,,,,nice neat bump by the way!!! I feel a little nervous now....as like you Poshie my bump is about that big already!!....gulp! xx

 

[OmiOmen]

BL, Congratulations on double digits! You will have to post some photos once you make a start on your nursery. I love nursery photos even though mine are do boring.

Honestly, neither of you should worry, it is my bump that is the odd one out. I think it is at least a little bit because he is breech because my 20 week bump photo is bigger than my 26 week one and the ones after that. I will have to do a time line photo, my early pregnancy bloating and 20 week bump look like the odd ones out by a lot. Plus, you have to consider that he has started to drop in my last photo. The midwife said he was starting to drop about 2-3 weeks ago but now I am starting to feel different and a uncomfortable pressure lower down (although I still don't quite understand how a baby drops when they are breech).

From what I can tell if you have about 25 nappies you should be able to get away with washing them every other day (presuming the nappy bin will not smell before then or I will have to change my plan and do it everyday) and considering how much more washing you have to do with a baby I am hoping it will not be noticed too much. I do really need my drier fixing very soon though!

 

[OmiOmen]

Sorry I have posted so many photos recently but I have made a bump time line and wanted to share. The early pregnancy bloating actually was a big difference to how I looked pre-pregnancy (although only because I lost a bit of weight just before trying for a baby again), hence why I took a photo so early on. I don't know about you lot but I think my 20 week bump looks the most pregnant!?! I know it comes up a bit small even when you click on it but the tags are early pregnancy bloating, 12 weeks, 16 weeks, 20 weeks, 24+4 weeks, 30 weeks, 35+1 weeks and 36+6 weeks.

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[Lol78]

Hello all!
Omi, first off you are full term!! Equally, thank you so much for your help. I'm going to go back to that post (page 100, easy to remember) when I have some time to look into each of the things you are saying, but that gives me a great starting point. I think I am just going to have to convince dh that we both need our own carrier. I was offerred a crib yesterday, so that will save some money - perhaps I could use the £60 or so that we would have spent on a moses basket on a carrier instead. I love your stash there. Look so cool. I can't believe you've not spent much - I must check out ebay once I know what I want. "preloved" - meaning pre-used?! I guess as long as they are clean, then why not, but does seem a bit strange.

Your bump does seem to have not got much bigger - isn't that funny. Like you say though, it may have something to do with being breach and I'm also confused about why he would drop in that position - it doesn't seem possible does it?! Perhaps things all start to relax in there and he drops because of that.

Samzi - lovely to see you. I'm sure Issy is already back to her normal self - I hope so.

BL - Thank you for the reassurance with movements. I'm still really struggling with it all so it's nice to hear.

Poshie - I'm sure your bump is lovely. I'm looking forward to piccies. I took some yesterday but they are really crap. You can't use flash cos it reflects in the mirror, and then it gets blurry. I'll have to get dh to take some.

Drazic - good luck with your scan.

So I'm feeling... well normal. I keep remembering that it's normal to feel not pregnant at this stage, but still, it does stress me. I haven't really felt any movement since Friday now and it does worry me - as much as I try not to worry. I just want that reassurance. Please baby, stop being so lazy and give me a good kicking soon!

Next scan a week today. It just occurred to me that as it stands I'm going to be the last of our current group to have my baby (hopefully!) so I'll be all on my own in here!
Oh well, if I get that far, I'll be happy regardless.

My flights have been cancelled so I don't have to go to my meeting! I'm hoping that it's OK for you this weekend though BL!

 

[Poshie]

Morning ladies

for your flights being cancelled, so no meeting Lol! I know you were hoping that would be the case. As for lack of symptoms, I went through exactly the same thing at your stage. I was worried too. Just a phase though - as baby / you get bigger, different symptoms will start.

As promised, here are my latest bump pics. I probably feel much bigger than I look but hey...

 

[Lol78]

Thanks Poshie.

I hope it's OK I hate it when people ask, "how's the bump doing?" What a stupid bloody question! I know what it means and I also know they are just being nice/polite, but it winds me up. Like I'm meant to know?! Last time I just said fine, but this time I say, "how am I supposed to know?!" I think people are a bit taken aback but if they gave it a moments thought as to what they were asking and what happened last time then they would realise I'm sure.

Love your bump picture. I must get dh to take one for me. Poshie, you have 100 days to go!!!! Double digits for you tomorrow!!

 

[zoe87]

Lovely Bumps ladies Cant wait till i hopefully have 1.

Thought id tell use what has happened with me this week I had some cramping last night so went to urgent care where they arranged for a scan for me this morning.
Im 5 weeks pregnant they think...a yolk sack could be seen and something next to it but wasnt clear however she showed me something 'pulsating' im guessing that it was the baby but not entirley sure! They want me back next week to make sure lil peanut is growing as it should be. So for the mean time im stayin positive.

 

[Poshie]

Hey Zoe, good to hear from you. Sorry through that you've had to go through this trauma Sounds positive in terms of what was found on the scan and it is still very early by the sound of things. Does 5 weeks fit in with your dates? A week can be a very long time to wait, I know, so I hope it flies by and you get to see little peanut again. I had alot of cramping in the early pregnancy actually. I take it you haven't had any blood with the cramping? You take it easy now and keep us updated x

Lol - OMG, yes double digits tomorrow!
I know what you mean about not knowing how bump is doing.......you're right, we just don't know do we!

 

[OmiOmen]

BL, Pre-loved does mean pre-used but they are generally in good condition. I have to admit I was really against pre-loved until reading about them on the natural parenting forum and I came round to the idea. I am planning on buying some totsbots factory seconds too since the faults are only minor. We only spent £50 on the nappies and wraps because the 15 totsbots were £50 and we spent a lot on a big bundle but she sent it fraudulently in the post (pre-used stamps) in lot of packets so we was expected to pay extra postage and she got investigated. Plus we was not happy with the quality of half of what we got, so wanted a refund and she said to keep the packets we already had. We threw out most of what was set but some were in good condition so we kept what was usable and she refunded the whole lot still.

Poshie, I love the bump photos and congratulations on nearly being into double digits!

Zoe, it sounds promising so far. I sort of knew I was pregnant 2-3 weeks before my BFP but thought my negative results were right because of period type pains and they ended up lasting almost the full first trimester for me! So cramping (with no blood) can actually just be stretching.

Well I am back from my scan and appointment and I have my c-section booked for the 4th of May. It would be on the 3rd if it was not a bank holiday but it worked out ok because DH's grandma's birthday is on the 4th and she hoped he would arrive then. When they did the scan they did say "Wow, he is really high up there!" talking about his head in my ribs and all I could say was "Yeah, I know."! Like I could miss out on noticing the pain of his head there. I was told by my midwife he was dropping down about 2-3 weeks ago which I don't understand with a breech baby but it definitely feels like he is now. I have so much pressure low down and it is really quite uncomfortable.

 

[beachlover1]

Omi, at least you know now!!! not long to go!! EXCITING!!

Great bump poshie, ill try posting a pic on this post now too...its a rubbish Iphone pic but hey!!

Zoe, glad to hear its all looking positive!!! fingers crossed for next week...keep us posted!!!

No news from here...still thinking i wont get a flight on Saturday....grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

xx

 

[Lol78]

Omi, I'll definitely check out ebay.
Zoe - it's all sounding so far so good. Keep us updated and glad to hear you are staying positive.
BL - lovely bump!

Well still not feeling any movement. Must try not to stress. Try not to stress. Don't stress. Arggghhh!!!!

I was in a bit of a state today at work. dh was really good, he came over to see me in his lunch break (30 min drive each way). I really wanted to go to the crematorium where we had the service for our baby. We've not been back since that day and it was actually really peaceful. It's set in beautiful countryside and is just really quiet. I found that relaxed me a bit and I was so pleased that dh had come, I really needed it today. He is good to me.

 

[OmiOmen]

Lol, I am glad that your husband was so sweet.

If you keep an eye out and start buying a littl in advance they have some really good deals. Like I said a lot of people seem to buy them and never use them at all!

Love the bump BL. I feel a bit jealous, you should all have beautiful bumps full term. I wanted some maternity photos done but don't see the point with my bump, depending on what I am wearing (like the loose dress I have on today) I have to tell people (like the gas and electricity guy who came to do a safety check today) I am having a baby in 2 weeks!

 

[Poshie]

Morning girls

How thoughtful of your DH Lol, such a sweet thing to do. Hope you are feeling ok today

Lovely bump BL, nice and 'pouty' I take my next bump pic in 4 weeks, so at 29 weeks, I wonder how big we'll be then?

Omi - don't put yourself down about your bump, you have a lovely bump, it's just smaller than some that's all. In fact it's probably a good thing to have a smaller bump to be honest, it gets less in the way Oh and YOU'LL BE MEETING JOSHUA SOON! How exciting is that! You will be our second 3TLC Graduate

 

[beachlover1]

i agree Poshie...its a great bump Omi!! I remember my sister had a small bump until a week before....then suddenly she exploded overnight! at least you can get about easier too! ;-)

Gosh, Poshie, after Omi it will be you and me!!! yikes!

All is fine today, glad to report nothing is happening! Another suny day, and its loking more likely that i MIGHT get away on Sat!!! xx

 

[Poshie]

Morning BL Yes, things looking more promising for your flight. My DH is supposed to be going to Thailand (last holiday before baby type thing) on 26 April and we have been wondering if he'll make it. Slightly concerned about what might happen if volcano erupts again whilst he's trying to get back though....

I was just thinking about who is next on the list BL. As you say, could be you or I! Now that is scarily close eh

I don't have anything to report baby wise - just normal type stuff really

 

[samzi]

hey ladies.

i woke up to a beautiful smile and giggle from my little lady

 

[OmiOmen]

The past week I seem to have put on weight but not so much on my bump. I have had swollen feet and hands for a long while and the past feel weeks my ankles became cancles and now my legs have doubled in size, I feel really gross. I will be one of those people who does not miss pregnancy at all. I feel massive even though I don't look it, he is measuring on the larger size of average so I think he is just really far back inside me which is what is making me feel really uncomfortable.

I am finding it hard to get as excited about my new due date because I am so scared of the c-section part at the moment. But I know the time will pass quickly. If you two are anything like me the third trimester seemed to go the fastest so it will be your turns sooner than it seems!

Samzi, I am glad Issy is feeling better after her jabs.

 

[zoe87]

thanks ladies, Im started to get a bit excited even though i know i probably shouldnt yet with it only been early.

I cant wait till im hopefully at the stages use are at so i can talk about weight baby things etc lol. It just seems so far away!

 

[MissyMojo]

sending all of you love and hugs

xxx ur stalker xxxx

 

[Poshie]

Hey Missy, thanks for the How are you doing?

Zoe, those first few weeks are probably the most anxious of all, I know. Time does tend to fly though after about 12 weeks and you'll soon have lots to say about the ups and downs of pregnancy. Being excited is a good thing though and staying positive is good for the baby (that's what I did this time around)

Omi, I've been told about the swelling by a friend actually. I wasn't sure when it was supposed to start. Sounds horrid! One way or another, you'll be meeting your boy and your pregnancy will be over. It's going to feel strange not being pregnant any more, I bet.