Anyone else expecting a November sparkler? *Updated with due dates!*

[rachael872211]

Peanut it does sound as if your sister is jealous. She is probably envious you are having more attention than her because you are pregnant.

Even on all my pregnancy apps it's saying at 16 weeks you are probably feeling your baby by now. Etc..... So even they say it.

I felt my first at 14 weeks, my second at 16 with an anterior placenta and I've been feeling this one since 14 and it's now getting more active.

They only say you feel it later with your first because it's your first and you dismiss it for something else.... So you feel it the same time but don't believe yourself if that makes sense? Xx

 

[laura3103]

Peanut I'm a very big girl and even with my first I felt her move at 22 weeks they say the bigger the girl the later they feel baby!
With my second it was about 19 weeks he was very active compared to my lazy first and this time I'm already feeling baby move so each baby is different but 26 weeks would panic me!

 

[BubsMom17]

Wow-sa! My breast hurt so bad all of the sudden.

So weird you say that! I have been having random stabbing pains in mine for the past few days. They really hurt! I also noticed the blue veins are really prominent now.

 

[laura3103]

After a really crappy days came home lay on the bed and tried to find my baby's heartbeat and I have finally found it!! It's the best sound in the whole world wish a certain person was as excited but hey I have done it twice on my own a 3rd time won't make any difference!! Being a single mummy means I don't have to share cuddles and kisses!!

 

[camocutie2006]

Wow-sa! My breast hurt so bad all of the sudden.

So weird you say that! I have been having random stabbing pains in mine for the past few days. They really hurt! I also noticed the blue veins are really prominent now.

oh my word! mee tooo!

 

[BubsMom17]

OK, so I am not usually a worry-wart. I have normal fears like everyone else, but as far as aches, pains, and such in pregnancy, I'm a pretty relaxed kind of person, generally passing off aches and pains as pretty routine considering what my body is going through.

BUT... today, in the spot I normally get RLP (left side, near my hip), it is hurting. Not like, sharp quick pains like RLPs, but a sore, achy feeling. I rubbed the spot where it hurts, and it literally feels like it's my uterus, the bottom left curve of it, if that makes sense.

My question is, would you girls be concerned? It hurt enough for me to take notice, and I was uncomfortable sitting in my desk at work all day. BUT, I would say it's only a 3 or 4 out of 10 on my pain scale. Do you think I could have really tweaked a RL, or maybe I really bothered it when I went jogging in Monday? I didn't really notice the pain until today...

I just want to know if I should be more concerned, or less concerned, than I am already... Help!

 

[babymonkey18]

OK, so I am not usually a worry-wart. I have normal fears like everyone else, but as far as aches, pains, and such in pregnancy, I'm a pretty relaxed kind of person, generally passing off aches and pains as pretty routine considering what my body is going through.

BUT... today, in the spot I normally get RLP (left side, near my hip), it is hurting. Not like, sharp quick pains like RLPs, but a sore, achy feeling. I rubbed the spot where it hurts, and it literally feels like it's my uterus, the bottom left curve of it, if that makes sense.

My question is, would you girls be concerned? It hurt enough for me to take notice, and I was uncomfortable sitting in my desk at work all day. BUT, I would say it's only a 3 or 4 out of 10 on my pain scale. Do you think I could have really tweaked a RL, or maybe I really bothered it when I went jogging in Monday? I didn't really notice the pain until today...

I just want to know if I should be more concerned, or less concerned, than I am already... Help!

Not that I am any expert or have been through pregnancy before now, but many people have mentioned going through a "growth spurt" around 16-17 weeks. I would probably just attribute it to that. Maybe call healthcare professional if it starts to get worse, but it sounds like it's just some stretching soreness going on. I remember sneezing and getting a jolt of RLP, then it felt sore the rest of the day. Maybe it's something like this, could have been from the jog but you just didn't notice at the time?

I always try to assume everything is going okay unless horrible cramping or bleeding start. I hope you get some peace of mind

 

[babymonkey18]

Any tips on how to feel the uterus? I am only 13 weeks, so I know it can still be sort of "hidden". At my appointment a week ago the midwife said it was probably still too low or just barely peaking above my pubic bone. But I know a lot happens in a week! I keep trying to feel my pubic bone, then slowly move up. I thought the other night I felt a firm, but slightly squishy top of a round-thing (haha, great descriptions, eh?). DH said he thinks it was just my bladder, but I didn't think so. What exactly do you ladies describe it as? I guess I am just getting really anxious to have even just a tiny bump/protruding uterus, even if I'm the only one who can see it when I'm naked or something. Right now, it is so just...flat!...up until about an inch before my belly button and then my belly hangs out. I am pretty slim and tallish (5'7") so DH also seems to think my uterus is just growing up and pushing up and out my stomach/intestines for now. So many people that know I'm pregnant are making comments on how I am showing and have a small bump but I know it's not and it makes me feel weird....there is no baby under that bump, just tummy, lol! I don't think I am bloated, I definitely have been in the early weeks and it does not feel like that and I have been having normal bm's.
I guess I am just having bump envy, and of course I have to worry that baby isn't growing or something... (sigh, the crazy has to come out at some point lol)

 

[jammers77]

Any tips on how to feel the uterus? I am only 13 weeks, so I know it can still be sort of "hidden". At my appointment a week ago the midwife said it was probably still too low or just barely peaking above my pubic bone. But I know a lot happens in a week! I keep trying to feel my pubic bone, then slowly move up. I thought the other night I felt a firm, but slightly squishy top of a round-thing (haha, great descriptions, eh?). DH said he thinks it was just my bladder, but I didn't think so. What exactly do you ladies describe it as? I guess I am just getting really anxious to have even just a tiny bump/protruding uterus, even if I'm the only one who can see it when I'm naked or something. Right now, it is so just...flat!...up until about an inch before my belly button and then my belly hangs out. I am pretty slim and tallish (5'7") so DH also seems to think my uterus is just growing up and pushing up and out my stomach/intestines for now. So many people that know I'm pregnant are making comments on how I am showing and have a small bump but I know it's not and it makes me feel weird....there is no baby under that bump, just tummy, lol! I don't think I am bloated, I definitely have been in the early weeks and it does not feel like that and I have been having normal bm's.
I guess I am just having bump envy, and of course I have to worry that baby isn't growing or something... (sigh, the crazy has to come out at some point lol)

I'm a chunky girl myself and I can feel my uterus. It feels a bit hard like, and for me I feel some pressure down near my pubic area when I press down on it. Not sure how else to describe it. lol

 

[jammers77]

Peanut I'm a very big girl and even with my first I felt her move at 22 weeks they say the bigger the girl the later they feel baby!
With my second it was about 19 weeks he was very active compared to my lazy first and this time I'm already feeling baby move so each baby is different but 26 weeks would panic me!

I think it's possible that big girls may not feel sooner, but I know I have. I really could afford to lose 60-70 pounds, and I've always felt mine like I said before around the 12 week mark. So I really don't put a whole lot of stock in the "big girls can't feel early" theory. Then again, first DS's movements were so CERTAINLY baby movements that he set the precedent for my being able to be sure that these early feelings are baby movements. With each subsequent pregnancy, I've been keen to being in tune to recognize the sensations.

 

[BubsMom17]

OK, so I am not usually a worry-wart. I have normal fears like everyone else, but as far as aches, pains, and such in pregnancy, I'm a pretty relaxed kind of person, generally passing off aches and pains as pretty routine considering what my body is going through.

BUT... today, in the spot I normally get RLP (left side, near my hip), it is hurting. Not like, sharp quick pains like RLPs, but a sore, achy feeling. I rubbed the spot where it hurts, and it literally feels like it's my uterus, the bottom left curve of it, if that makes sense.

My question is, would you girls be concerned? It hurt enough for me to take notice, and I was uncomfortable sitting in my desk at work all day. BUT, I would say it's only a 3 or 4 out of 10 on my pain scale. Do you think I could have really tweaked a RL, or maybe I really bothered it when I went jogging in Monday? I didn't really notice the pain until today...

I just want to know if I should be more concerned, or less concerned, than I am already... Help!

Not that I am any expert or have been through pregnancy before now, but many people have mentioned going through a "growth spurt" around 16-17 weeks. I would probably just attribute it to that. Maybe call healthcare professional if it starts to get worse, but it sounds like it's just some stretching soreness going on. I remember sneezing and getting a jolt of RLP, then it felt sore the rest of the day. Maybe it's something like this, could have been from the jog but you just didn't notice at the time?

I always try to assume everything is going okay unless horrible cramping or bleeding start. I hope you get some peace of mind

It's kind of silly, but I do think everything is Ok, but sometimes I worry that I don't worry enough! It generally just feels sore, so I'm sure it's just RLP, but anything that makes me think twice makes me wonder, and I'm sure everyone here can relate to that!

 

[brinib]

Oh lau! I'm sorry about your uncle all you can do is let your dad know you're there for him whenever he needs you. People are stronger and more resilient that you think I am sure he'll be fine and you too for that matter

As for the diabetes test I'm having to have me too, last pregnancy they didn't do the full test you just had to go and have bloods drawn 2 hours after eating so I teamed it with my 20 week bloods but I was told they do the full thing now where you have one wait an hour drink a sugary drink then have another? Well it's done at a place I'm not comfortable with having bloods done ( can only have them done at my regular hopital as everywhere else poke and prod about and make me faint ) so I'm going to have to have a word with the mw as there is no possible way I'm doing that. I HATE having blood tests!!
Not everyone has them no usually if your bmi is higher than what they consider 'normal'

Gemie- in the US the glucose tolerance test (disgusting sugar drink test) is standard between 25-28 weeks. I tried to get out of it last time and failed. They make everyone do it.

 

[rachael872211]

BabyMonkey when I felt for mine initially I used to feel my pelvis bone and then just up from there would feel like a round ball. For me it's really hard and if I pushed on it I would feel a pressure in my pelvis. My bladder is squashy and when I push on that I need a wee. Lol. In the mornings my full bladder pushes everything up so I could really tell the difference. X

 

[Gemie]

Oh lau! I'm sorry about your uncle all you can do is let your dad know you're there for him whenever he needs you. People are stronger and more resilient that you think I am sure he'll be fine and you too for that matter

As for the diabetes test I'm having to have me too, last pregnancy they didn't do the full test you just had to go and have bloods drawn 2 hours after eating so I teamed it with my 20 week bloods but I was told they do the full thing now where you have one wait an hour drink a sugary drink then have another? Well it's done at a place I'm not comfortable with having bloods done ( can only have them done at my regular hopital as everywhere else poke and prod about and make me faint ) so I'm going to have to have a word with the mw as there is no possible way I'm doing that. I HATE having blood tests!!
Not everyone has them no usually if your bmi is higher than what they consider 'normal'

Gemie- in the US the glucose tolerance test (disgusting sugar drink test) is standard between 25-28 weeks. I tried to get out of it last time and failed. They make everyone do it.

Well they sure wont hold me down if I refuse it lol

 

[lovehearts]

Im booked in for the GTT (dad is diabetic) but the consultant said I dont need to do it. I had to do it with Tyler - I just found it boring.

Sorry iv not been replying much, i havnt been in work and sometimes its hard to keep up on my phone

I hope everyone is ok.

I think 16 weeks is a growth spurt time bubsmom.

I am 16 weeks today. Im a bit gutted as i cant really feel baby, i though i could but nothing has got stronger. I started feeling my son around now so though i would be able to this time too.

Gender scan on saturday xxx

 

[babymonkey18]

Rachael- thanks for your description. I think I found it that one day, based off of what you just said! I agree, that if out was my bladder I would have felt like I needed to pee lol. I am going to try and feel it again now

Lovehearts- I hope you can find some peace of mind. I think some babies just tend to be less active early on, so keep your chin up! My friend said with her first baby, he was always sleeping a lot (at least before 20 wks) and with the second, he or she is always bouncing around (confirmed at every u/s baby is doing flips ha). I bet things are great and pray that you start feeling that little one soon

 

[zowiey]

Hi ladies : wave:

Haven't been on in a while, so hope everyone is ok?

Gemie, I have my diabetes test booked for July that should be fun!

Saw my consultant & midwife, and it has been officially confirmed my dd has been moved to Nov 8th, not very happy about this, as its only down to the fact twin 2 is smaller, but hey ho, so I'm 16 weeks 2mrw, need to change my tickets now too! I know it's only 3 days, but still- grr! Oh and also, I'm almost definitely not going to be a Nov Sparkler! I'll be induced between 37 & 38 weeks, but won't go past 38 weeks. So that's the end of Oct! I also have my next 2 scans booked 20 weeks scan 26th June, & then another for the 19th July. I'll then have scans every 4 weeks, and see the consultant & midwife alternatively every 2 weeks from 20 weeks! The scans are because obviously measuring my belly will give them no indication on how bubbas are growing- hadn't thought about that! Also midwife said, she will listen for a heartbeat at my next appt, but if its hard to find both twins she won't do it again!

Lovehearts, I've not felt anything yet either, I'm desperate to hope they start kicking hard soon!
xxx

 

[BubsMom17]

Yeah, I know 16 weeks is a growth spurt, and honestly I am feeling better today. By the end of the day I might be sore again, but I'll just try and relax a bit more.

I def can't get out of the GTT since I tested borerline last time... Oh well. It doesn't really bug me that much.

So when I heard baby's heart beat on Tuesday, I couldn't help but notice that this baby's heartbeat sounds way more mellow than my son's did. He always measured around 160, but this baby was between 138-145. Maybe baby was just sleepy... Or maybe I will have a chill child this time instead of a tasmanian devil! Here's to hoping, right?

 

[jammers77]

My first DS was always in the 150s, 160s. DS2 was always in the 140s. DS2 was mellow, DS1 was a busy body. LOL So far this baby's HB is high too. I figure we're in for it again! haha

 

[2nd time]

Hi there I have been rubbish at keeping up recently but just got a new tablet sooooo happy I can use the internet in my living room insted of crouching on the bottom sttep in my hallway I can be a propper stalker now yey