Beach Bumps - July Rainbows

[girlinyork]

After 12/13 weeks babies grow at an individual rate. My baby has a slightly big tummy but nobody blinked an eyelid over it

 

[A1983]

Ahh thanks giy-yeah they didn't mention it-I just saw the measurements on the report!

 

[merristems]

Agreed, babies come in all different shapes and sizes, just like adults xxx

 

[flapjack10]

Hello all! Hope you're all well!

Nothing new to report here, just checking up on you

xxx

 

[girlinyork]

All is well in bumpville. Having the dreaded MIL issues which OH is going to try to sort tonight. Wish us luck on that one lol x

 

[flapjack10]

Good luck! What issues are you having with her? Baby brain!

I was listening to Inside Health on Radio 4 (yes I am a billion years old lol) and they had a segment on swaddling. They've put a link on how to swaddle a newborn safely. If their legs are restrained then it can lead to hip dysplasia. Here's the link if any of you are interested in swaddling and want a bit of advice https://www.hipdysplasia.org/developmental-dysplasia-of-the-hip/hip-healthy-swaddling/

xxx

 

[flapjack10]

Actually GIY I'm just going to read your post on the Second Tri board instead of you repeating yourself here!

 

[Dollybird]

Hey ladies! Just checking in! Been a hectic week at work- I'm really struggling with the long shifts. My back has been really playing up! Was planning to work up to 36 weeks, but physiotherapist and midwife think that's unrealistic and think 32 weeks tops. I'm kinda agreeing with them now, and just hoping I make it that far. Sometime I can barely get out my car when I get home after a shift!
My wee man been wriggling like crazy keeping me cheerful though. Although saying that he's been quieter today but I suspect he's sitting higher up (my placenta is high anterior).
Thanks for the info on swaddling flapjack I'm planning to swaddle but obviously I've never done it before so this info will come in handy.
A1983 don't worry too much bout sizes, my fundal height is bigger than it should be but my midwife said everyone and their babies grow at different rates and everything will even out at some point.
Hope all you ladies and bumps are well! Xxx

 

[A1983]

Thanks Dolly im only working til 32 weeks...and then moving to Bath!! So will need the time to settle in and get nursery ready etc Ohhh and my back is playing up too hun-agony today-I coughed and it seems to have seized up-im walking like I have a pole up my bum and it just kills! Bit of sciatica too I think. And yes big bubs kicking/rolling away as I type...isn't it BEAUTIFUL ladies im going to miss him being in my tum x

Are you all getting cots? What are your sleeping plans in terms of what in and where? I'll get a moses basket for first few weeks-he can sleep anywhere then as in lounge during day etc, but ill also get a cot ready. I was looking into those co-sleeper cots but have decided to stick with a normal cot x

 

[LVnMommy]

I'm starting my new job next week! And its 13 hour nursing shifts!!(inside a maximum security prison!!!) I'm really hoping to make it to 38 weeks working!! Highhhh hopes! I would hare to go into labor inside the prison!! Medical is a 8-10 minute walk inside ans multiple gates so as soon as my OB sees any cervical changes ill take leave. It sucks it will be unpaid though, have to be there 6 months to be eligible for paid leave. I'm going to invest in some comfort sneakers and maybe a support belt for my back the lower back kills me sometimes:/

 

[flapjack10]

Hope your back eases up Dolly!

My back's ok, but I did have a stitch from walking to work - the shame!

It is such a beautiful thing to feel my cheekyface wiggling and kicking. I love it

I've also got a Moses Basket to use at first. I've ordered a cot that eventually turns into a toddler bed. How long does everyone aim to have baby in their room? I've heard differing advice from 6 weeks to 3 months to 6 months?

xxx

 

[flapjack10]

Oh my goodness LVn! Hope you get plenty of breaks! Good luck at your new job xxx

 

[girlinyork]

OH has spoken to MIL and hopefully has fixed things. MIL was very reasonable so now to wait and see how things pan out

My DD will be in the moses basket until she outgrows it and then I'll put her in the cot.

LVN, that sounds like a demanding job. Hope you manage well at it xx

 

[A1983]

Hmmm I suppose ill go with the flow flapjack but im going with 6 months atm...and using a mattress sensor!

 

[flapjack10]

Yeah, I reckon we'll just have to wait and see when we and baby are ready to make the move!

I think we've decided on the mattress sensor monitor too.

xxx

 

[girlinyork]

99 days to go! Argh! I'm so excited to be in double figures

 

[merristems]

Hiya lassies how are you all?
Dolly sorry your back is so bad, i cant imagine working long shifts on my feet take you mf advice and go on maternity early, it will be worth it!
99 days giy! Wow time is flying by

Afm i had my 20wk scan yesterday and everything was perfect! So so happy and relieved! Just going to enjoy the next 4 months now xxxx

 

[girlinyork]

Yay merri! Did you see anything which may have indicated gender? A little Willy perhaps

 

[flapjack10]

GIY - I know it's great isn't it?! Happy 99 days!

That's fab news Merri! Made up for you xxx

 

[merristems]

Haha GIY we were spo excited to see baby again i forgot to tell the lady we didnt want to see down stairs! I think we both saw something but im not 100% certain really! Im just so happy to be having anything!