April ‘baby’ showers 2020

[motherofboys]

It's totally fine. Just because we ate grateful to be pregnant doesn't mean we have to enjoy every single aspect of it. Just that same way as being grateful for our children but still needing a little bit of me time.

I slept more than 12 hours last night, I was in bed by 9 and didn't get up until after 9 this morning. I'm already exhausted and could do with a nap.

 

[motherofboys]

Just bought some maternity stuff in the boohoo sale. Now I feel like I've jinxed myself, but if it's anything like my last pregnancy then nothing will fit soon

 

[happycupcake]

Just bought some maternity stuff in the boohoo sale. Now I feel like I've jinxed myself, but if it's anything like my last pregnancy then nothing will fit soon

I was looking at maternity stuff today too. I was in maternity clothes before 12 weeks last time so it's sensible... Can't stand feeling restricted

 

[HopeBT]

Hey ladies, happy to be joining everyone!
We are expecting #2, due on 15th Apr. DD was 2 weeks overdue, so might go over 40 weeks this time around.
Wishing happy & healthy 9 months to everyone.

Star, I remember you from the assisted conception forum back in 2017! I had my FET around the same time as you. So scary to read about the bleedings you had, must have been so worrisome. I am glad it is getting better though

Cupcake, I am so sorry to hear about your sister My sister is also TTC for over 4 years now, and it was hard to break the news of my pregnancy

 

[RoseM87]

Welcome, Hope! How are you feeling atht emoment? How many weeks are you now?

Is anyone else here (who's had a scan) a bit unclear about their dates? What I mean is according to when I think I ovulated (didn't do any ovulation tests though) I should be almost a week further than where I am. The last two scans I've had have given me the exact same EDD but... it's very confusing because they essentially place conception date for when my OH and I weren't even in the same country. Is it more likely that I ovulated a few days after I thought and then it took several more days to travel up and get implanted, or that I ovulated over a week later than I thought and got a positive on 6DPO?

I know exactly which weeks we had sex because I was tracking, and there was more of a break than usual because I was in England and he was in Australia for the week directly after when I thought I ovulated. The only reason I care so much is it's really important to him that the baby was conceived in his hometown (York) rather than in Australia (he is very attached to being from Yorkshire and wants his child to also be from there, haha).

 

[swedengirl]

Haha Rose! I love the importance for him! I wonder if you just implanted later. E.g. Sperm met egg in Yorkshire (conception) but you implanted later than average so just puts your dates a bit behind! I doubt you’ll ever know for sure- so I’d just tell him that! I’d doubt you would have got a positive at 6dpo so looks more likely a Yorkshire conception!

Mother- im also trying to resist the urge to buy maternity! A friend borrowed some of my DDs maternity stuff and I’m going to get it today. She also said I can have hers as she is definitely done now. So trying to hold off buying any until I see what I have!

Cupcake- im with you on hating being restricted and feeling like a blob squeezed into too tight clothing!

Welcome Hope!

AFM- I felt a bit better in the evening yesterday. So decided I’d eat a sandwich before bed and eat one if I woke in the night, which I did at 2.30. And oh my goodness I woke up with minimal morning sickness! Still a little nauseous but nothing overwhelming and no vomiting. I really think I just need to constantly graze, even through the night. I hope this is a solution!!

 

[star25]

Hi all

Happy, I’m so sorry to hear about your sister, I hope it happens for her again really soon

Sweden, I’ll be interested to hear if you’re having twins! I’m glad your feeling better now, grazing does seem to be the answer

Mother, that’s a nice marathon sleep lol, napping is hard when you already have children, hope you feel better today

Hope, hi I remember you too, Did you have treatment this time around? Congratulations!
I understand about your sister, mine has had 2 failed ivf cycles, they’re having a break now and I felt bad enough telling her we were trying again, then had to tell her it worked first time, never felt so bad, I would have waited but I’m 36 and I didn’t obviously know if it would work first time or take a year or more

Rose, maybe you ovulated late and also implanted late then got an early bfp?
Hope you’re well otherwise

Atm, scan was great yesterday
Baby is twice the size it was a week ago and the haematoma is collapsing and has got a lot smaller! No more bleeding since some spotting last Thursday either

Today I feel sicker than ever, haven’t been sick but feel like I could, can’t drink my coffee and my head has been banging all night, not complaining just feel so rough!

 

[motherofboys]

Welcome Hope.

Rose, I've had it happen where I knew exact dates of ovulation and been put back a few days. I think as it can take a few days to implant it could simply be that that's thrown your dates off.

Sweden, I sorted my stuff out ages ago and got rid of a lot of things that were just too worn out. I've basically got a pair of trousers that I use for lazy days which are a jersey type material and a black dress. So definitely needed some stuff, it just feels so early to buy anything, even though I know I'll probably need them in the next couple of weeks.
Grazing is definitely the way forward. Sickness definitely seems worse when you're hungry.


Star, that's great news about your scan

 

[beclou94]

I spoke too soon, feeling sicky today! x

 

[motherofboys]

Mine seems to have increased today too. I also want to eat rice and pasta and a huge salad and maybe a Lasagna. I have a cheese sandwich. Can't say it's the same.

 

[beclou94]

Mine seems to have increased today too. I also want to eat rice and pasta and a huge salad and maybe a Lasagna. I have a cheese sandwich. Can't say it's the same.

I can't get enough of garlic bread at the minute! Not so good for my breath though, poor OH! x

 

[motherofboys]

I can't get enough of garlic bread at the minute! Not so good for my breath though, poor OH! x

 

[baby D]

Hi ladies - I’m sad to say I think I’m losing the baby I’m bleeding enough to need a sanitary towel and having constant dull cramps - not really painful but more than normal I think. I’ve seen the doctor who did. A pregnancy test which come back positive still. Had bloods taken which I have to repeat in 48 hours and I’m booked in for a scan but not until Monday I want to remain positive but I don’t see how I can

 

[star25]

Oh baby d I’m praying all is ok
It sounds the same as mine last week, bleeding heavy through to the pad, couldn’t get off the toilet it was so heavy and dull cramps, the nurse told me any bleeding can cause cramps so hopefully you’re bleeding for another reason and the cramps are as a result of that rather than losing the baby
Is it possible for you to get a private scan if you don’t want to wait til Monday?

 

[baby D]

Oh baby d I’m praying all is ok
It sounds the same as mine last week, bleeding heavy through to the pad, couldn’t get off the toilet it was so heavy and dull cramps, the nurse told me any bleeding can cause cramps so hopefully you’re bleeding for another reason and the cramps are as a result of that rather than losing the baby
Is it possible for you to get a private scan if you don’t want to wait til Monday?

Unfortunately we can’t spare the money so I guess its just a waiting game How heavily did you bleed? Was it red?

 

[star25]

Yes that’s true, they are expensive unfortunately, understand you waiting, just wish they could offer you one sooner

Mine was bright red, every time I wiped and was just coming out as I was sat on the toilet, I then lost a clot the size of a 10p, then lots of smaller clots on the paper
It carried on bleeding bright red onto the pad, gradually got lighter, started at 4:45pm and stopped by around 9am the next morning
Just rest if possible, mine was due to the haematoma and I found every time I hadn’t an episode of bleeding it was the evening time after being busy I think (I could be wrong) but then resting in the evening and through the night seemed to help
Is next blood test Friday?

 

[baby D]

Sounds similar - less bleeding when I’m resting but starts up more when moving about or sat on toilet. Cramps have eased a little now. Yes next bloods on Friday.

The fact my symptoms have reduced adds to the worry

 

[swedengirl]

I’m sorry babyd! Thinking of you and hoping it has an explanation and all is ok!

 

[star25]

Had omen spotting in the night, quite a bit of a rusty colour and a stabbing pain low down on the right side, Will this so worry ever end?!
I think it’s stopped for now
This was at 2:15, 3:30 was still awake, couldn’t get comfortable, tummy was rumbling and felt sick so got up and had 2 weetabix and felt much better, then didn’t wake up til the kids at 7

Planned to walk to town for the first time today in ages walking anywhere, need to order flowers for my next door neighbors funeral which is tomorrow, yet more sun cream for the kids and see if my local Holland and Barrett have the natural hair Dye in store, please let it have it, my gets along the front of my hair are out of control lol , I’m too paranoid to use normal hair dye so want to use the natural one
Bit worried about the walking after spotting last night but I barely leave the house now so will just see if dh has free time from work as it’s a big hill to get there with the pushchair and dd moaning about me not letting her on the buggy board to go up hills at the moment lol

 

[swedengirl]

Sorry about the spotting star but the fact it was rusty makes it sound like it is old blood. But I totally get the worrying.

I also had restless sleep. It is so hot and humid here at the moment it is just so uncomfortable to sleep. My morning sickness is back with full vomiting, although I tried but couldn't stomach a sandwich at 3 this morning, so I guess that is why its worse compared to yesterday. But I saw my midwife this morning and she is going to get the doctor to prescribe me some anti-sickness. She said she will also book my in to see the doctor ASAP to discuss steps we should take this pregnancy with regard to medication due to my pre-eclampsia and DDs low birth weight. She said I will likely have regular ultrasounds to check this little ones size and weight and I will be highly monitored.