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

[peanutmomma]

morning ladies, 18 weeks today and a sweet potato for me!! Woot-Woot!
Yesterday at breakfast I got the weirdest feeling. It felt like something hit the inside of my pelvic bone/cervix. The first time it just stopped me in my tracks. the second time I actually jolted about for a second! Then, at like 11am I got this weird tickling feeling on the left side just below my belly button. Growing pains? DH thinks the sudden feeling in my cervix/pelvis was the baby moving about. I told him I was not to sure.
I am hoping for a nice day today weather wise like we had yesterday. We took a long drive and saw some sites. It was a blast. 2 days and just under 4 hours til we see Peanut.... Can't wait to see if we have a baby Arthur or Zaya. Yes, those are the names we have picked out. Arthur is Joe's Grandpa's name. I have been feeling awesome compared to days past. I get uncomfortable by days end and so exhausted. But, I slept wonderfully last night. I only thing I turned over on the opposite side maybe twice. So, I am pretty rested

 

[babymonkey18]

Feeling so yucky today, and been napping a lot lately. I feel useless! Mehhh.

Oh! Last night, I was lying in bed and I felt a few jolts of pain thru my v that other people have mentioned previously! I have no idea what it is, but I wasn't worried about it bc I know it has happened to some of you, heh. Just thought I'd mention it.

 

[BubsMom17]

I had the jolting v pain last week too. I think it's pulling and stretching, etc. Whatever it is, is sucks.

Peanut - sounds like baby Arthur or Zaya might be waking up in there! How exciting!

 

[babymonkey18]

Peanut, glad you have been having a great weekend! It was nice here last weekend, and of course I had this entire past week off of work and it rained the entire time! That's how it always works out . Can't wait to find out your baby's gender! I'm sure you'll be happy either way, but are you feeling swayed toward one vs the other? One of my good friends due at the end of Oct just found out she is having a boy. Seems like everyone that is preg around me is having a boy and everyone I know keeps telling me that's what I will have. ... but DH and I kinda want a girl :X !

Anyway, I felt mild m/s from weeks 6-8, and I think that's what I am feeling today. Oh well, I can't complain because I've been feeling wonderful for so long and I guess symptoms are good signs, and I know so many women have it much worse. I just don't like how it makes me feel so drained and "bleh" all day.

Also, while I'm complaining so much (I promise I'll move on asap, lol) I am being annoyingly "leaky" down below the past few days. I know it's common to have an increase in cm during pregnancy and it doesn't freak me out (a few weeks ago I would have been worried about it being blood) but now it's just like...sigh...better go wipe/clean up... . I think I'm just feeling apathetic today! Sorry for being a downer.

 

[Nariah01]

In response to an earlier post, I don't have a scan date yet, but I know roughly how long I have to wait, Which is something.

I have an apt with my MW on June 12th and then she said after that apt in about two weeks we could go in for a scan and see if we can tell what were having! So pumped for that, I so hope the baby is nice that day and gives us a good shot. However that being said if this child takes after me it probably won't it will shut us all down, stick its tongue out and say not today.

I really do have a feeling its a boy and in a month I can find out for sure. For a boy we are thinking Samuel Andres, and for a girl Leanna Renee. Not sure on the middle name for a girl yet, still working on it. Leanna was my mothers name though so its set in stone, and Andres is my DH name, he was given his fathers name for a middle name too so we thought we would keep it going.

 

[babymonkey18]

In response to an earlier post, I don't have a scan date yet, but I know roughly how long I have to wait, Which is something.

I have an apt with my MW on June 12th and then she said after that apt in about two weeks we could go in for a scan and see if we can tell what were having! So pumped for that, I so hope the baby is nice that day and gives us a good shot. However that being said if this child takes after me it probably won't it will shut us all down, stick its tongue out and say not today.

I really do have a feeling its a boy and in a month I can find out for sure. For a boy we are thinking Samuel Andres, and for a girl Leanna Renee. Not sure on the middle name for a girl yet, still working on it. Leanna was my mothers name though so its set in stone, and Andres is my DH name, he was given his fathers name for a middle name too so we thought we would keep it going.

My next mw appt is also june 12 . I like those names! if he is samuel, good chance you'll be able to tell...boys are not good at hiding!

 

[MandaAnda]

I have my anomaly scan at 19+1 but won't see the midwife again until 28 weeks (last seen at 16). I'm cool with that, as it's my third pregnancy and there's nothing to worry about with the pregnancy or baby at this stage, so there's nothing more further appointments could add for me really. But they should be happy to be contacted between appointments with any concerns for us to pop in, if needed.

My SPD is definitely back and worse this time, so I've made a GP appointment for Tuesday morning to ask for a referral to the physio. I'm starting yoga that night as well to see if it helps. I've a bulging lumbar disc anyway, so I expect to have lower back pain. But having had SPD before and being a bit hypermobile, I knew I was likely to get trouble earlier on and worse this pregnancy. But, my goodness! My pubic bone feels bruised most of the time (very noticeable if I sit on front on the stairs down our walkway to watch my little boy ride his bike. And my hip sockets just kill. Owwwww! I'm already looking forward to labouring and birthing in my pool because my bath is the most comfy and relaxing place already.

 

[grich2011]

17 Weeks yay!!! I was wondering the other day I was just relaxing laying down and I started leaking, isn't it to early for that?!?

 

[jammers77]

I have my anomaly scan at 19+1 but won't see the midwife again until 28 weeks (last seen at 16). I'm cool with that, as it's my third pregnancy and there's nothing to worry about with the pregnancy or baby at this stage, so there's nothing more further appointments could add for me really. But they should be happy to be contacted between appointments with any concerns for us to pop in, if needed.

My SPD is definitely back and worse this time, so I've made a GP appointment for Tuesday morning to ask for a referral to the physio. I'm starting yoga that night as well to see if it helps. I've a bulging lumbar disc anyway, so I expect to have lower back pain. But having had SPD before and being a bit hypermobile, I knew I was likely to get trouble earlier on and worse this pregnancy. But, my goodness! My pubic bone feels bruised most of the time (very noticeable if I sit on front on the stairs down our walkway to watch my little boy ride his bike. And my hip sockets just kill. Owwwww! I'm already looking forward to labouring and birthing in my pool because my bath is the most comfy and relaxing place already.

I have this same problem. Hypermobility runs in the family. My grandmother has it, mom has it, I've got it, and my youngest son has it. I had no idea that I had any problems until last year when my chiro was doing some manipulations and said, "Wow, you're really flexible. Does hypermobility run in your family?" At that time, my son had just come from having a torn ligament in his finger after it had bent waaay back and snapped. His injury took forever to heal, and when he said "hypermobility," I about panicked. My mobility issues are all manifested in my pelvis. I've always been able to do a complete split with no pain, and now I know why. lol But now it's really causing pain in my pubic area, too. I also have had lower back pain this whole pregnancy, starting at 16dpo. When I asked my chiro about SPD last month (it hadn't hit at that point), he said that it often will start for some people in the back, especially if you're prone to back labor. Ding ding ding!!

Since last Monday (Memorial Day), my pubic area has felt bruised, like you said. I put it down to lifting my 16-month-old nephew about a dozen times through the day, and that may have started it. But now it's indeed there, though mild, and I know it's only going to get worse.

I have a lumbar belt that was prescribed to me. I was fitted for it, and have been wearing it a couple of days now. I've seen no relief yet except for maybe a little in my back.

SPD is the devil!!

 

[jammers77]

17 Weeks yay!!! I was wondering the other day I was just relaxing laying down and I started leaking, isn't it to early for that?!?

No, it's not too early. I saw a thread here the other day about ladies talking about boobs leaking even in the first tri.

 

[MandaAnda]

Oh, jammers, I'm sorry you're suffering, too. Last pregnancy, the physio gave me a big Tubigrip, but it didn't seem to help. My Baltic amber waist bracelet does. Funnily enough, I've never been able to do the splits or touch my toes by bending at my waist. But I can sit cross legged on the floor, lean forward and my hips come out of sôcket. Or, if I'm sitting for a while and get up, my first few steps are hobbles until my femur slips back in! My ankles give way easily, and my elbows are lined up oddly so I can twist my arm round an extra go.

Luckily, back labour isn't likely with a baby whose back is facing your front. Look into optimal fetal positioning. Our position makes a difference. Spinning Babies is a great website. I think I'll have to get my yoga/birthing ball out very soon to sit on, as it does help with that and good positioning for us.

 

[Gemie]

peanut I love the name zaya for a girl I used to know someone called zaya and always thought how pretty it was

 

[jammers77]

Oh, jammers, I'm sorry you're suffering, too. Last pregnancy, the physio gave me a big Tubigrip, but it didn't seem to help. My Baltic amber waist bracelet does. Funnily enough, I've never been able to do the splits or touch my toes by bending at my waist. But I can sit cross legged on the floor, lean forward and my hips come out of sôcket. Or, if I'm sitting for a while and get up, my first few steps are hobbles until my femur slips back in! My ankles give way easily, and my elbows are lined up oddly so I can twist my arm round an extra go.

Luckily, back labour isn't likely with a baby whose back is facing your front. Look into optimal fetal positioning. Our position makes a difference. Spinning Babies is a great website. I think I'll have to get my yoga/birthing ball out very soon to sit on, as it does help with that and good positioning for us.

Ooh, thanks for the tips!! I will be checking those things out. I have an amber necklace--haven't worn it in ages, but I sure will now. I originally bought it when I was having lots of headaches. Now that they're gone I'd forgotten about it being used for other things.

lol You talking about pops and things going out of place.... Hubby and the boys both pop like mad. My oldest son is 13 and he can move his legs a certain way and make his hips pop!! I'm thinking he's got hypermobility too, though I've never had him checked. If I hold my arms straight to my sides or straight up, my arms are crooked at the elbow. Hubby can't stand to see me do that. He thinks it's freaky. lol

 

[BubsMom17]

I have hypermobility as well. I have constant sprained ankles and my back is my big issue, as well as my hips. My cousin suffers badly as well. Yoga instructors are always impressed with me...but hyperflexibility = low stability.

 

[peanutmomma]

hope everyone has a good day today in how we all feel and in any other aspect of life. I have 25 hours to go til our scan and Peanuts debut of gender LOL. Not really feeling a strong gender one way or the other. DH is convinced BOY all the way and was talking to my belly yesterday saying, "hey buddy can't wait to see you Tuesday. Will you start moving soon so your mommy will feel better about you in there?" I don't have a bond with this baby yet. I am excited to be having Peanut and the thought are nice, but I am thinking that all of this won't actually sink in til after tomorrow and after the kicks start

 

[jammers77]

I have hypermobility as well. I have constant sprained ankles and my back is my big issue, as well as my hips. My cousin suffers badly as well. Yoga instructors are always impressed with me...but hyperflexibility = low stability.

Yeah, people don't realize that it's not all it's cracked up to be!

hope everyone has a good day today in how we all feel and in any other aspect of life. I have 25 hours to go til our scan and Peanuts debut of gender LOL. Not really feeling a strong gender one way or the other. DH is convinced BOY all the way and was talking to my belly yesterday saying, "hey buddy can't wait to see you Tuesday. Will you start moving soon so your mommy will feel better about you in there?" I don't have a bond with this baby yet. I am excited to be having Peanut and the thought are nice, but I am thinking that all of this won't actually sink in til after tomorrow and after the kicks start

I know how you feel. I'm feeling movement, but still not quite bonded yet. I think once I know baby can hear me, I'll talk to it and develop a bond. Good luck with your scan tomorrow! Mine was scheduled today for 7/2! Four weeks!! Hope it goes fast, because I'm anxious. lol I don't have a strong feeling on gender either. I'm guessing boy because I already have two boys, but I don't have a gut feeling.

 

[peanutmomma]

BubsMom17- I found another veggi that fits 18 weeks from a website that sends me weekly updates. A large green bell pepper. I like those and they are semi-sweet but semi-spicy to some. Like a baby LOL. I like it so much more than a sweet potato

 

[BubsMom17]

BubsMom17- I found another veggi that fits 18 weeks from a website that sends me weekly updates. A large green bell pepper. I like those and they are semi-sweet but semi-spicy to some. Like a baby LOL. I like it so much more than a sweet potato

Yes, bell pepper is much better I think. Not so knobby and ugly!

 

[Creative]

BubsMom17- I found another veggi that fits 18 weeks from a website that sends me weekly updates. A large green bell pepper. I like those and they are semi-sweet but semi-spicy to some. Like a baby LOL. I like it so much more than a sweet potato

Yes, bell pepper is much better I think. Not so knobby and ugly!

Just wait till you are a banana!

 

[lovehearts]

Looking forward to finding out some more genders today ladies! xx