Any summer 2016 babies?

[JJay]

Scary face shot!

 

[Miss Bellum]

Jjay - congrats on the scan! Always nice to see the bean jumping around. I am surprised you didn’t get much of chance to see lo. I didn’t have the NT tests either but they still gave us a good look at the bean. They measured the NT which was fine. We are just not having any of the other tests done.

Great pictures. We have no clue about the gender yet either.

 

[JJay]

Thanks Miss B, I was surprised how little I got to see too! My DH watched the whole thing so I've been getting him to describe what baby was doing. It was a young doctor being trained who did the scan along with a trainee sonographer and experienced sonographer so I think maybe they were concentrating on angle of the wand etc. They poked baby quite hard a few times to get to move which I didn't really like much! I don't think they would have shown me at all as they were checking my ovaries and wrapping things up and I asked if I could get to see the baby. Still it's only 6 weeks until I get to see again!

Dimmu I forgot to say thumbs up to the extra scan, that was lucky! I had the glucose test at 34 weeks with DS and didn't find it that bad. In fact the worst bit was having to skip breakfast. The sweet drink isn't all that nice but it didn't make me gag and I had been dreading it! I'm expecting that I will have to have it again this time as I seem to grow large bumps and babies and have ended up with extra scans etc as well due to estimated size.

 

[dimmu]

Jjay lovely scan photos!! Glad to hear the baby was very active, just a shame you didn't get to see that much! I hope the next six weeks will go quickly for you! Can't believe we are already 1/3 there! I have my 20 week scan on Feb 23rd so just a few days ahread of you, can't wait!
Pleased to hear that the glucose test wasn't too bad for you. I think not eating anything will be the real challenge for me as well, I keep waking up every night feeling hungry and have to have a pot of yoghurt before I can fall asleep again and I get nauseous if I don't eat as soon as I get up. Do you think you'll need to do the glucose test this time as well?

Ali it's rather cold here right now so I'm very jealous of you! March is often a nice month here, I love the British spring with all the blossoms. My husband has family links to the Caribbean so we have visited a couple of times to let everyone meet DD and I just love it there, the weather, the rainforests, beaches.. I could easily live there but husband finds it too hot!

Megan not long now until your appointment! Hope your symptoms have returned and good luck!

Miss B I had to get some new bras at 5 weeks or so, my boobs just got so sore that I couldn't wear underwired bras anymore. Mine have gone up a cup size but aren't as sore now. It's really hard to find maternity clothes, or any that don't look frumpy anyway! There are lots online but I find it hard to order stuff online as I tend to be different size in different stores. I ordered some online anyway, they should be here next week! I really need some now, can't wear any of my jeans anymore so living in leggings.

I think I can feel the baby now! So amazing, pretty certain that the little flutters and popping are the baby. I didn't feel DD until 17 weeks but it could be that I just didn't know what to look for. Now it's easier to tell having experienced it before but it could definitely still easily go unnoticed.

 

[Miss Bellum]

Dimmu - It is hard trying to find decent maternity clothes in stores or on line. I ordered about 6 different dresses and didn’t really like any of them when they arrived. Hope you have better luck. I havent felt any other flutters for a while, hope I feel some more soon, its when it starts to feel real.

 

[eva1978]

Hi ladies!

JJay great scan pics That's good you asked to see the baby... seems like you're right, they may have been too busy training and totally forgot that errr... perhaps you want to see the baby, too!!

dimmu that's so great you're feeling much better! The glucose test I agree isn't fun at all... I had it with both my boys (no indicated risk, they just wanted to do the test anyway) and those were long mornings, lol. I never had the linea negra, though with DS2 I did get skin pigment changes on my face, which never went away! :-S this is despite wearing sunscreen pretty much daily.
That's awesome you can feel the baby! Do you feel the movement when you are just sitting/standing around? I'm pretty sure I felt him/her a few days ago when I was using the doppler. Quite sure there were some kickbacks! I used the doppler again last night and didn't feel the movement, maybe he/she was sleepy Hope your ordered clothes fit!

Miss Bellum sorry about your experience with ordered clothes, that sucks. I ordered 1 pair of "nice" pants, 1 skirt, 1 tank and 1 long-sleeved nursing top, all in the same size. Turns out the long-sleeved shirt is a bit big but it'll work anyway. The skirt and tank are perfect, and pants are pretty good. It's such a pain to have to send things back. I'm pretty sure I can wear the tank and skirt even when not pregnant, which is nice!

My boobs have finally grown a bit but definitely not a cup size. I can still wear my old bras.

Megan good luck on your appointment! Your dog sounds adorable I'd love to have a dog (always had 1-2 growing up) but right now it would be a bad idea. Maybe one day when we finally settle on a place to live!

MrsW I hope you feel better sooner than later Nothing much to do but keep swimming. I'm finally starting to crave coffee again in the mornings, where as the thought of it a few weeks ago used to disgust me! Are you also throwing up a lot in addition to feeling bad? I've never had it so bad like dimmu... just constant feeling like crap, and lots of gagging (esp. when brushing teeth).

Congrats on your scan Ali! Hope you can find some earplugs Did you go to many places in South Africa for your honeymoon? Sounds lovely!

 

[dimmu]

It's so frustrating to try and find nice maternity clothes. I went around a whole huge shopping centre the other day and came out with just one half decent dress. Everywhere else they didn't have anything nice if they stocked any at all. I hope I have more luck with my online orders than you did Miss B, glad it worked out for you Eva!

I was also left with some permanent pigment changes on my face from my last pregnancy. It's not too noticeable but gets darker when I tan so now I always use face cream with SPF.

The baby movements are still very sporadic, I'm most likely to feel something when I sit still after eating but it's not every time. I read that at this point the baby is the size of a large lemon whereas the uterus is the size of a small melon, so plenty of room for the baby and guess that's why you only feel the movements occasionally.

Eva glad to hear you are back on coffee as well! I didn't have any for about six weeks, but loving it again. Only having max two large cups a day and sticking to decaf and low-caffeine stuff but could have more if I allowed myself. Yesterday I made some salmon lasagne for tea and there was a bottle of white in the fridge left behind by our xmas guests, and for the first time since my BFP I actually felt like a glass. Oh well, the wine ended up in the kitchen cupboard to wait for the summer.

 

[eva1978]

dimmu that's too bad about the clothes. Really hope the online stuff works out!

Yeah, I'm not a fan of the permanent pigment changes, but oh well, things could be worse! I've bumped up my spf face cream from 15 to 50!

Pretty exciting to feel the movement! That's wonderful. I don't think I'm there yet. I'm sure I've felt it a couple of times when it was a bit strong but I'm not sure that I'm feeling it on a daily basis. Now that I'm back at work at my desk maybe I'll notice things more. There may be something going on that feels like flutters, but it's so faint I can't tell if it's real or just my imagination!

I finally have a "real" doctor's appointment this week! I'll be 15w1d. Not sure what to expect, whether they'll do a scan or what. They just asked me to bring hard copies of my previous scan (12w) results.

Enjoy the coffee! I usually have a cap or a mocha in the mornings, and sometimes a tea in the afternoon. Definitely also looking forward to a decent glass of wine in about half a year's time! We have so many bottles stacked up from the wine tour we did a couple of weeks ago. DH is pretty good about not drinking as much when I'm pregnant, but I'm still skeptical we'll have many of those bottles left by the time the baby arrives!

Best of luck for your appt today Megan!

 

[JJay]

Hi Everyone,


So exciting feeling movements! I'm not feeling anything very regularly yet but most days I get periods of wiggles which are getting stronger and more noticeable all of the time. I love it! Can’t wait to see movement on the outside too – I’ve had this last couple of times at 18/19 weeks so not long. The sonographer mentioned that my placenta looks posterior this time whereas before it was anterior both times so I’ll be interested to see if that makes any difference.


Have you had your appointment yet Eva? I have a consultant appointment on the 28th as I am high risk due to two previous sections. I guess they will discuss my birth options and persuade me towards another section. I am 95% this is the way I’ll go.


Dimmu, I’m not sure about the glucose test. I’ve not been booked for it so I guess it will depend on my fundal measurement again. Last time it started off on track but at 30 weeks, I measured 40cm so was sent for a scan and baby estimated to be 10-11lb so they sent me for the glucose test to make sure I didn’t have GD. If I grow another big one I guess they will probably test me.


Glad to hear you’re enjoying coffees – I don’t like it so just sticking to decaf tea as I can’t notice any difference. It’s wine I’m missing L - I love wine and usually have a glass or two with dinner most evenings and more on the weekend. With DD I hardly touched it, I think as it was my first pregnancy I was super cautious but with DS my midwife was quite relaxed about it and said if you enjoy it just stick to the recommended max of 1-2 units, once or twice a week. I didn’t drink anything in first trimester but after that I enjoyed a small glass of wine every Saturday and I really enjoyed it and looked forward to it. I just figured I would do the same this time but my new midwife has said strictly no alcohol for 9 months as even one glass can affect the baby. There are also posters all over the hospital saying 0-4-9 no alcohol, no risk. July seems a long time away!


Other than that I have no news, it’s lovely being out of the stressful and feeling rotten first trimester but I feel this trimester is going to be a bit uneventful in comparison. I’m still squishing into regular leggings and clothes – I really must sort out my maternity stuff. Let me know if you manage to find any good stuff anywhere Miss B. I had a quick look in Jojo Maman Babe sale but everything was a bit frumpy. I did buy a gorgeous neutral Babygro with baby elephants on it though!


Megan how did your appointment go?

 

[Miss Bellum]

Hi ladies hope every is doing well. I have received my NHS maternity card so officially pregnant! Looking forward to enjoying some free swimming now. I also got my 20 week scan date for the 25th Feb.

Eva - Great that your online shopping worked out so well. I had to buy some new bras as went up a cup size. I think last time I ended up having to buy two new sets of bras + nursing bras so I hope I don’t grow as much this time. I've only felt a few flutters so far. Good luck with your appointment, hope it goes well.

Dimmu - I still don’t really feel many movements yet either. Glad to hear you are enjoying the coffee again. I havent been able to face any alcohol for the past few weeks and would still rather have soft drinks. But I found since having my lg I turned into a real light weight and sometimes got headaches whilst having 1 glass. I do miss being able to relax with a nice chilled glass on occasion.

Jjay - How exciting to feel so much movement. The recommendations here have just changed to no alcohol during pregnancy but I think just a small glass every now and then would be fine.

ASOS do have some nice maternity clothes and are pretty reasonably priced, its just the things I like don’t seem to suit me. Hope you have better luck.

 

[dimmu]

Hi Everyone, hope you are all feeling well.

I still haven't had much luck with the maternity clothes. My online order came and I ended up returning half of the stuff, including the jeans and leggings. Kept a couple of dresses though so hopefully the weather will get warmer soon so that I can start wearing them with tights. Really struggling with jeans, you only seem to get skinny jeans everywhere which I'm usually fine with, but I know I will put on weight on my thighs in the coming months so would prefer something else, ideally straight cut. Just don't want to look like I have chicken drumsticks for legs!! And under the bump is a must, don't want to wear over the bump stuff mid-summer. Think I will try a different online retailer today.

In terms of movement every day seems different now. On Monday the bubs must have had a party as he/she was popping like crazy, I even felt this weird turning sensation which I never had with DD, literally as if you stomach turned around on one side. Since then it's been much quieter with just a little pop or flutter here and there.

I'm also someone who enjoys their wine. I only ever have one max two glasses in one go, usually with food. Just can't handle more than that. I often opened a bottle on Friday night and as DH doesn't drink wine it would last me 3-4 days. Since being pregnant haven't fancied it all, just went off all drink with my MS except still water and orange. Last Saturday was the first time i though a glass would be nice but didn't have any real urge. So I doubt I'll be drinking at all this pregnancy, although I think a small glass here and there would be fine. I have a bottle of prosecco in the kitchen cupboard, I think I will pop that in the fridge when I go in labour! But July does indeed seem a long time away...

I haven't received my maternity card yet, no one has even mentioned it. I have a midwife appointment on Monday so will have to remember to ask.

Good luck with your appointment Eva, let us know how it goes!

 

[MeganS0326]

Hi ladies! Thank you all for your thoughts yesterday! My appointment was good. Dr put me at 6+2 yesterday so my official due date is September 11th. The US machine she used was a dinosaur so she didn't get a heartbeat but she saw the yolk sac and said everything measures on time. I was worried that she didn't get a heartbeat but she assured me that it is hit or miss whether you get the heartbeat between six and seven weeks. That coupled with the ancient US machine has me a bit relieved.

Sorry to all dealing with the maternity clothes struggle. I still have all my stuff from DS so I should only need to add a few pieces since this time is more of a summer pregnancy.

Eva, good luck at your appointment!!

 

[Miss Bellum]

Dimmu - Sorry your maternity clothes were no good. I'm sure there seems to be less around this time, there was loads on offer with my first. I think the maternity card comes through automatically once your midwife has registered you - did she say anything about it at your appointment?

Megan - Great news on your scan, lovely picture.

 

[eva1978]

Hi all!

Nice scan pic Megan! congrats!

I ended up having my first midwife appt today! I don't see an OB until Feb. 25 - same day as your next appt, right Miss B? I'm in the same boat and not feeling many movements, just a handful so far!
The appointment today went pretty well. She took a bunch of info about my history and also used the doppler to find the heartbeat. She also managed to track down my blood results for the chromosomal abnormalities tests, and all looked good there! She was very friendly and I'm going to try and make my next appointment with her again.

I have to do my glucose test around early April, I guess they just make you do it here no matter what. Takes 2.5 hrs apparently...

JJay, that's interesting that you're considered high risk from the two previous sections. I guess I'll know more about that when I see an OB Feb. 25, but the midwife seemed to think it's reasonable to assume I might be able to try for a VBAC. In a way I'm keen to try that but I'm also pretty nervous about something going wrong. I also dread going 2 weeks overdue, which is I think what they typically "allow" before doing something about it.

Dimmu sorry about your maternity clothes :-/ I found some of the Noppies jeans to be flattering, even though "skinny jeans" (I used to dread wearing them but now I like them)! The ones I have have the thin/cotton part that goes over the bump but the 'jeans' part is under the belly. I had to try them on though to make sure I got the right fit. Not sure if you have Noppies in the UK though? When I was in Europe I also ordered some semi-formal dresses and a few other items (like leggings) from ASOS, most of the stuff fit. Maybe I've just gotten lucky so far!

I'm also a BIG fan of wine DH and I most evenings would split a bottle with dinner He's cutting back a bit though, which is nice! I also agree that 1-2 drinks of wine per week, eaten with a meal, esp after 1st tri, should be fine. Doctors feel obligated to tell pregnant women to abstain from "everything", to make their lives easier (and less likely for people to sue them if they act irresponsibly), and since there are no conclusive studies on how much alcohol is actually "safe" (usually moderate drinking, whatever that means, is considered find in many countries). I still don't feel comfy having a full glass but I've had a 1/3 or half-glass a few times.

Speaking of abstaining from things, is anyone trying to avoid deli meats and fresh/mouldy cheeses? I usually try to do that (unless they're heated to high temps), but sometimes I forget !

 

[dimmu]

Lovely scan picture Megan!

It is such a struggle to find decent maternity stuff! I hope the summer/spring stuff will come to stores soon, hopefully they'll be less dowdy. I managed to get some jeans today - yay! They are skinny but not too bad, still a bit big around the waist but I'm sure that'll change..

Eva sorry to hear you have to have the glucose test too! Mine will be in April as well, think on the 11th.

I've tried staying away from deli meats but have had a couple of ham sandwiches when my cravings got the better of me. I haven't had any mouldy cheese but saying that I have some camembert in the oven, really fancied some tonight! I've been having soft eggs this pregnancy which is something I avoided last time, but the guidelines have changed since. I'd love some sushi/sashimi but been avoiding it until now just in case.

 

[Miss Bellum]

Bought myself a Manduca today! First major purchase for this baby (although I might see if I can get LG to go for a back carry in it). I've had my eye on it for a while and thought I might try to get a second hand one but Amazon are selling them for 64, bargain!

Eva- Glad your appointment went so well your midwife sounds lovely. Yep, we both have our next appointment on the 25th Feb - does yours include a scan too? I agree its much easier for drs to tell pregnant ladies to avoid everything but I don’t think a little bit of wine does any harm, especially in the later stages.

I'm not trying to avoid any foods really. Luckily for me, I don’t really like most of the things they recommend avoiding so not missing anything. Although at one of my appointments, I was told its fine to eat things like brie so long its made with pasturised milk.

Dimmu - At least you have a pair of jeans that fit. I think I will see if I can hold out till summer now as well.

 

[dimmu]

Miss B how exciting about the Manduca! I loved mine and will use it with this baby as well. Mine is an older model, think the new ones are even better! They retain their value quite well too in case you want to sell it one day, especially if you keep the original packaging. It may take a little while to get used to it but don't get disheartened by that, it's great once you get the hang of it. There are lots of good videos on youtube on how to put it on in different ways, much easier to follow than the package instructions. Should be fairly easy to try the back carry with your LG, she can probably hold on to you herself until you get it fastened. Good luck, let me know how you get on!

 

[JJay]

Exciting making purchases for the baby Miss B I've got a connecta sling which I used a little bit with DS, I will hopefully use it more this time around. I've been starting to think about what to buy and what to spruce up - I fancied a new pushchair but think I will compromise with a new carroycot to fit my current travel system and then give it a good clean and get new wheels.

I have finally had a good wardrobe sort out, I actually had more old maternity stuff than I remembered. Lots and lots of leggings, tights, dresses and big (non maternity) tops. I've done it just in time as my bump has really popped in the last couple of days and I can't fit any regular clothes now. I look around 7-8 months pregnant and am already getting 'when are you due' comments from strangers. This happened last two times as well. It does make me feel a little embarrassed to be so big so soon but nothing I can do about it so may as well embrace the bumper bump! I'll aim to take a pic this weekend and post when I'm not wearing slobbing around the house clothes. I've put on 5lb so far which doesn't seem too bad - although I started out too heavy.

I didn't realise we could eat runny eggs now! Great news. I haven't really noticed not being able to eat certain foods this time around. First pregnancy it seemed very restrictive but that was when we had a life and used to eat out 3-4 times a week. Now we mainly stay in so it doesn't seem difficult. I didn't realise deli meats were a problem so have eaten them as normal. I've also had baked Camembert a few times. Yum. (Although it would go so well with wine!!). I was told sushi is fine as long as it has been been frozen first - which supermarket sushi will have been. You just need to check in a restaurant. I've had steak a couple of times and had to cook it through but otherwise just eaten as normal.

Great news on your scan Megan - it's good to know everything is where it should be and measuring on track. Will you get another soon to see heartbeat?

Congrats on a good appointment Eva, it's great you're being supported for VBAC. I was supported by consultant and midwife for a VBAC last time but I think they will push me to have another section this time. I'm ok with it as its what I expected and will know for sure after my consultant appointment next Thursday. There is small part of me that would like to try natural but I am nervous about it going wrong again. Can I ask what happened at your previous births?

Has anyone had braxton hicks yet? I started to get them today and it seems really early but after googling it seems it's very common and nothing to worry about.

 

[Miss Bellum]

Dimmu - Thanks for the tips! At least I will have plenty of time to practice and if all else fails, there is a fab sling library by me. I'm sure it will take a bit of getting used to but I've used similar types so hoping should pick it up pretty quickly. I just love the idea of a carrier that lasts from birth to toddler, especially one where you can cross the straps. So much more comfy to wear that way

Jjay - I do like the connectas, so pretty! Great news on your maternity finds saves you having to struggle to find new things. No BH here yet

 

[dimmu]

You should be fine Miss B! I lent my manduca to a couple of people and they hated it, found it too fiddly or something and went with baby bjorns instead. Such a shame, baby bjorn might be easier to use but manduca is just so much better for both you and the baby. I never had any back pain with it.

Jjay I think the guidelines changed with regards to runny eggs quite recently, like late 2014, so the NHS websites etc haven't been updated yet but you can find newspaper articles about it online. Only eggs with the lion stamp are ok as the hens have been vaccinated. So I'm not ordering runny eggs when eating out but quite happily having them at home. I really wanted to order sashimi last night but our local Japanese wasn't 100% if their fish had been frozen, it more than like has been but didn't want to take the risk.

No braxton hicks for me yet, I think they started much later than this with DD.