any plus size mummies to be?

[sethsmummy]

will post properly tomorrow but heres my scan pics from today

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definitely a boy. He might have kidney problems (one missing and the other dilated) so were back on the 22nd for a scan with the consultant instead of a normal tech x

 

[CrimsonZombie]

Awww your scan photos are so cute

Sorry I've been a bit MIA ladies, I haven't been well lately and I've found it hard to get on.

Update:

Went to see the midwife yesterday, took forever to get blood, she had to use a butterfly needle to get any. Ended up being in my hand it it hurt a lot, she had to go in twice in different spots. Thankfully the second time worked as the veins in my arms were terrible. Baby's heartbeat is fine and I got some good news, she's 5/5 but she could start moving down any time soon as I have been having pains when I'm walking. Feeling like whatever it was, was in my pelvis (I didn't know what position she was in at the time), and, after nearly 6 weeks, she's turned around. She's not breech any more

I need to post a picture of my bump, the top of my B belly has ballooned up a lot.

 

[MrsKChicago]

I hope everything is ok with your little guy's kidney. I think a lot of people do fine with just one, don't they? Did they tell you anything else?

 

[MrsKChicago]

My friend came over today and I tried on the swimsuits for her. I know she won't let me go out looking awful. Both met her approval The one piece is more flattering because it has more bump support, but the other one will do.

 

[JanetPlanet]

Hi Ladies. I've been too tired to post, but I'm keeping up with y'all.

will post properly tomorrow but heres my scan pics from today.

Cute scan pics.

definitely a boy. He might have kidney problems (one missing and the other dilated) so were back on the 22nd for a scan with the consultant instead of a normal tech x

There's always something to worry about isn't there? Was it a good scan...meaning was it clear and was he cooperative? We were told our little guy had an issue and a month later the issue was gone. I hope that's the case with your little guy too.

 

[sethsmummy]

Awww your scan photos are so cute

Sorry I've been a bit MIA ladies, I haven't been well lately and I've found it hard to get on.

Update:

Went to see the midwife yesterday, took forever to get blood, she had to use a butterfly needle to get any. Ended up being in my hand it it hurt a lot, she had to go in twice in different spots. Thankfully the second time worked as the veins in my arms were terrible. Baby's heartbeat is fine and I got some good news, she's 5/5 but she could start moving down any time soon as I have been having pains when I'm walking. Feeling like whatever it was, was in my pelvis (I didn't know what position she was in at the time), and, after nearly 6 weeks, she's turned around. She's not breech any more

I need to post a picture of my bump, the top of my B belly has ballooned up a lot.

I hope your feeling a bit better hun woo for being 5/5 already and for turning! heres hoping she doesnt turn aound again lol. cant wait to see your bump picture! Sorry it hurt so much to get your blood taken

My friend came over today and I tried on the swimsuits for her. I know she won't let me go out looking awful. Both met her approval The one piece is more flattering because it has more bump support, but the other one will do.

glad you feel happy wearing them hun it makes all the difference when you feel that you look good

Hi Ladies. I've been too tired to post, but I'm keeping up with y'all.

will post properly tomorrow but heres my scan pics from today.

Cute scan pics.

definitely a boy. He might have kidney problems (one missing and the other dilated) so were back on the 22nd for a scan with the consultant instead of a normal tech x

There's always something to worry about isn't there? Was it a good scan...meaning was it clear and was he cooperative? We were told our little guy had an issue and a month later the issue was gone. I hope that's the case with your little guy too.

I hope everything is ok with your little guy's kidney. I think a lot of people do fine with just one, don't they? Did they tell you anything else?

We didnt talk about it much as she didnt want me to panic until id had the scan with the consultant. Apparently he is the best and knows a lot more than she does. BUT she did say it could have just been a position thing.. she tried 3/4 times to see the second kidney throughout the scan (45 minutes) but she just couldnt see it. And they said sometimes the dilation can fix itself but it was bad enough that they didnt want to wait until my 30 week growth scan to check, she wanted me in sooner so ill be 27+6 when i go back in.

MrsK yes i think they do fine with one, they just cant have the same kind of lifestyl as most children/adults where food and drink is concerned i think. I think there are meds involved and regular checks (scans/bloods etc). And with the dilation it means anti-biotics from birth and possibly surgery depending on how bad it is. But that was all from google searches on the NHS site... i will find out more at the next scan when the consultant can see the exact extent of damage xx

 

[maisie78]

Hi all. Sorry I haven't posted, didn't realise the thread had been moved :/

Sethsmummy very cute pics, your third boy, you are definitely outnumbered now I hope everything turns out fine with his kidneys xx

Not a great deal to report here. Pregnancy is progressing well. Little man is breech but there is plenty of time still and as he is coming out of the sunroof it probably won't matter too much anyway I have my provisional date for my section of January 28th.
I will be finishing work soon as I have to start maternity leave before Christmas if I want it off as leave was refused so with the leave I have to use up before maternity I will be finishing on Nov 17th and then won't be back until late January 2016

Most of my time has been taken up with dd though as she has hit the terrible twos full force and is being a little terror. It's making me quite worried about how I will manage with 2.

I think I am looking quite pregnant in my clothes now especially my work uniform. But I took dd swimming last week and I know I just looked really fat. Oh tried to reassure me but I knew so when we got out of the pool he kept saying a little loudly 'did bump enjoy that?' so the other mums could hear which I thought was very sweet of him

 

[Amythyst]

@CrimsonZombie:

My B belly is quite big as well. The top of my stomach is sticking out waaaaay more than my lower tummy where the baby is.

Not much to report from my side... I don't feel pregnant at all. I get so worried between scans that something has happened to the baby cause I feel totally normal. But when I get a scan he's usually just fine. The wait between my 16 week scan and 20 week is seaming to be the longest. I think I read too many miscarriage posts from women who said they lost their babies around 18 weeks.

I have been getting headaches more often and my hands are going numb on me when I sleep which is becoming quite annoying. But other than that, nodda!

I'm going to get my 3 hour glucose test tomorrow..... gulp.

 

[MrsKChicago]

When's the next scan, Sethsmummy? I hope you get good news.

I obviously don't know what you ladies look like, but I've looked at a lot of photos of plus sized pregnant ladies so I'd know what to expect, and most of the time, they looked a lot more pregnant than they thought they did. Swimsuits are difficult, but I bet you look all look better than you think. We're all our own worst critics.

Amythyst, are you feeling any movement yet? I might be, and it's taking care of some of the anxiety. I wish there was some way to be sure it was him moving around and not just some weird digestive thing. i haven't had a lot of symptoms either, which is nice, but also a little scary. Good luck with the 3 hour scan tomorrow.

 

[CrimsonZombie]

@CrimsonZombie:

My B belly is quite big as well. The top of my stomach is sticking out waaaaay more than my lower tummy where the baby is.

Not much to report from my side... I don't feel pregnant at all. I get so worried between scans that something has happened to the baby cause I feel totally normal. But when I get a scan he's usually just fine. The wait between my 16 week scan and 20 week is seaming to be the longest. I think I read too many miscarriage posts from women who said they lost their babies around 18 weeks.

I have been getting headaches more often and my hands are going numb on me when I sleep which is becoming quite annoying. But other than that, nodda!

I'm going to get my 3 hour glucose test tomorrow..... gulp.

I know same here haha, it looks like she's stuffed up there but she's all at the bottom

Awww your scan photos are so cute

Sorry I've been a bit MIA ladies, I haven't been well lately and I've found it hard to get on.

Update:

Went to see the midwife yesterday, took forever to get blood, she had to use a butterfly needle to get any. Ended up being in my hand it it hurt a lot, she had to go in twice in different spots. Thankfully the second time worked as the veins in my arms were terrible. Baby's heartbeat is fine and I got some good news, she's 5/5 but she could start moving down any time soon as I have been having pains when I'm walking. Feeling like whatever it was, was in my pelvis (I didn't know what position she was in at the time), and, after nearly 6 weeks, she's turned around. She's not breech any more

I need to post a picture of my bump, the top of my B belly has ballooned up a lot.

I hope your feeling a bit better hun woo for being 5/5 already and for turning! heres hoping she doesnt turn aound again lol. cant wait to see your bump picture! Sorry it hurt so much to get your blood taken

I'm feeling a lot better than I have been and I hope she doesn't too *fingers crossed* There's a chance she'll be starting to engage in the next few weeks as she's been bobbing in and out of my pelvis

 

[sethsmummy]

Miasy- thanks hun Boo for terrible 2s! Ethan has had those in a major way too.. its horrendous! Im glad everything seems to be going well for you Thats fantastic that you already have a provisional section date! At least you now have a date to count down to

Amythyst - sounds like you have a bit of carpal tunnel starting hun. Try not sleep on your hands or with your head on your arm if possible.. that should help grately. Good luck with your GTT hun.

MrsK - the scan with the consultant is on the 22nd at 12pm. I am going to do some more research today i think just "incase". I cant wait for this next scan really to find out the extent of the problem and hopefully the consultant will explain what it means for me labour wise and for baby during the rest of pregnancy and birth.
Is it like little bubbles your feeling hun? It will be baby wont be long till you and Amythyst will be getting big proper movements. All of mine are down by my section scar and ouchies!

CrimsonZombie - so glad your feeling better. Eekk i cant believe its already time to start thinking of them engaging etc! Its all going far too quick this time round.

 

[Amythyst]

I don't believe I feel any movement... But I really don't know what it would feel like. Yesterday I got a few quick sharp pains down in my lower tummy that made me say "owe" but I dunno what that was. My doctor asked me if I was feeling anything too and I said I didn't know what I was looking for. She didn't give me an answer... Lol.

I think because I'm already so "padded" I'm not really able to feel anything.

Yea I was reading up that having numb hands meant carpel tunnel but I guess I will just live with it. I have been trying to keep my arms extended but sometimes it doesn't matter. The worst is when just the tip of my thumb goes numb... Lol

I'm sitting in the lab now waiting for my first blood draw... I already feel icky from that damn drink.

 

[sethsmummy]

the first movements i felt were like little bubbles in my stomach lol. and then it moved to flutters and now its downright being beaten up

oh god yeah its horrible isnt it. I hope they give you something to eat before you leave hun xx

 

[emily3399]

hi ladies been a while since ive had a chance to catch up... glad to see all is well for most of us so far...

seths mummy- I hope everything turns out to be ok and we are all rooting for you and hopefully baby is just been a little monkey in an akward position.. keep us informed x

I had my 20 week scan last week and everything appears to be ok but my thyroid looks like its back on the up so will be having 6 weekly bloods to make sure its playing right. I am still at an 11lb loss since my booking appointment so really pleased

Finally feeling some movements now but still no real bump yet just a big top b belly lol im looking forward to filling the B out tho x

 

[sethsmummy]

awww yey thats great news hun

and thank you.. im hoping the see the 2nd kidney so its only the dilation we have to worry about when baby is born xx

 

[CrimsonZombie]

Tell me about it.
Doesn't seem like two minutes ago I found out, then went for the scans, etc.
Now I've got about 10 weeks and 3 days until she's here :O

Oh, scary but so exciting at the same time haha.

She might come early though, she isn't too far off being 4/5

 

[MrsKChicago]

Sethsmummy, I'll keep everything crossed for a good scan. Be careful with your research, sometimes Dr. Google is a lot scarier than the reality!

Crimson, she'll be here before you know it! But hopefully not too early!

The maybe movement felt kind of fluttery a few weeks ago, then it stopped for awhile, and now it's stronger. More like tiny kicks, which is what makes me more sure that it's movement. And it just feels different, in my mind. I don't know. It's still only once or twice a day. I was listening to music on my laptop yesterday with it in my lap, and I think he was dancing around, so I'm going to do that more often, instead of just turning on the tv. It's still early to be feeling a first baby, but I know from scans that he's really active in there.

 

[MrsLemon]

even though i have an anterior placenta I`ve started to feel this week some proper kicks in my lower tummy!!

thought I was never going to feel Little Lemon best feeling in the world x

 

[MrsKChicago]

Yay for movement, MrsLemon!

 

[sethsmummy]

thank you all for your support

yey for movement mrslemon

MrsK just wait till they get stronger and stronger. Mine are painful now.

Crimson aahhh im hoping my bubba comes a little early.. hes very low still (all movements are by my section scar).. would be nice just after christmas day lol.


had my gtt today... god have i felt horrid all day