Calling all Watermelon's

[BabyForMe83]

awwww! lovely scan pic!

 

[Blu_Butterfly]

Lovely scan Sharan!

ooh - looky - the fruits on the thread changed again!!! - Thanks Nicki

 

[nickibrum]

So last night I had severe hip pains. I was discharged from physio about 6 weeks ago for hip problems. Hoping it was a one off. Anyone invested in pregnancy pillows? Worth the money? I just think £40 is alot of money.

Had to go on a shopping spree and get a few basic tshirts (primarks finest). Size 8 doesnt fit bump but size 10 is massive on me at the moment. Found some gorgeous bedding sets in TKMaxx. Green and jungle themed which is what i want the nursery to be.... but again it was quite a bit. hmmm.... I need to rob a bank lol.

 

[Blu_Butterfly]

lol @ Nicki! I think we're going to need to do the same!

I'm at the point now where I know I need to invest in a pillow. My back has been killing me and I can't sleep through the night. DH is tired of me squirming. I had to take one of the muscle relaxers I got from the doc combined with a heating pad just to get to sleep. DH says we're going to the store to look for one tonight but I think I'm going to have to order it offline. We'll see.

We also have the same color theme in mind for our nursery. Green and brown with Jungle/Safari theme

 

[sharan]

I've got a pregnancy pillow from my last pregnancy and it was a godsend especially during the 3rd tri.

I'm using it already but I could still do without for the moment. I do thoroughly recommend them. You can even use it to help with breast feeding and to give baby some tummy time.

 

[ImSoTired]

Congrats on the beautiful scan sharon.

I am feeling so blah. It has been so hot here! Yuck. My scan is on Friday at 11am and I am soooo nervous. I can barely stop thinkinng about it. I haven't been feeling baby so much still. When will I ever feel it like everyone else!? I think I would worry a little less if I could feel or see some good strong kicks each day. I will know for sure what is going on it there on Fri so I guess I should try to stop worrying. Fx'd everything is just fine.

Hope everyone else is doing well.

 

[JessdueJan]

I think I'm going to have to give in and purchase a pregnancy pillow, I tried positioning normal pillows round me to help but no luck and I'm in agony every morning

Had scan yesterday everything looks good but my bladder wasn't full enough so I have to go back in two weeks with a very full bladder so lady can see spine! We managed to stay team yellow though, hoping we refrain from asking in two weeks

 

[Jadey-x]

I don't know if I'm feeling movements as much as others at this point either. I was worried a couple of weeks ago, but I do feel the odd funny movement in the belly n I figure its baby? But it WILL get stronger surely? All the best for Friday

Got our scan today at 2, excited but nervous for some reason

Hope everyone is doing well

Xx

 

[toothfairy29]

Good luck ladies with scans today!!

 

[nickibrum]

I tried positioning a pillow between my legs last night and by the morning its fallen off the bed. Pregnancy pillow will be ordered tonight. Dammit Anyone trying pregnancy massage for their aching backs? I found one locally for £40 for 60 mins or £50 for 90- thought that was quite good seems well its a "specialist" massage ie not every place offers them.

Scan is at 11 today- so excited!

As to the nursery, i contacted the mural wallpaper seller on ebay and he has knocked off £5 for me as the whole mural wont fit on my wall which I thought was quite nice of him. Just got to convince OH wallpaper is our friend- not had a good experience with the last lots we put up (gaps between the paper in places). https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110895649182?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

[kellycontrary]

nickibrum - looking forward to your updated post on your scan!!

I cant wait, mine is tuesday. I posted my 14 week scan pic on another thread, and most answers were girl. Im feeling that Im having a girl but ill be happy as long as its healthy!
Been freaking out over the last week - have had horrendous toothache, taking paracetamol then had a filling monday and thought it was sorted. its not. In agony yesterday - hes given me antibiotics so im all stressy about the baby now even though ive been told countless times its fine!!! I can feel lots of prods so I feel kind of reassured, its just difficult because i sent the doppler back & that was like my safety net.

Roll on tuesday!!! x

 

[sigh]

Congrats on the beautiful scan sharon.

I am feeling so blah. It has been so hot here! Yuck. My scan is on Friday at 11am and I am soooo nervous. I can barely stop thinkinng about it. I haven't been feeling baby so much still. When will I ever feel it like everyone else!? I think I would worry a little less if I could feel or see some good strong kicks each day. I will know for sure what is going on it there on Fri so I guess I should try to stop worrying. Fx'd everything is just fine.

Hope everyone else is doing well.

the heat is horrible in PA! I've been staying inside under a fan.

You might have an anterior placenta like me. I'm not feeling much either (except for cramps and pelvic pressure) and the nurse said its because of that. Gluck tomorrow!

 

[ImSoTired]

Thanks Sigh and Thank God for the rain we got which seems to have cooled things down a bit! I haven't had much cramping or pressure lately either though . I think it is maybe because baby moved up? I feel an OCCASIONAL little something but it isn't too strong and I can't be sure. It's so worrying but I'll find out tomorrow at my scan...please please please let baby be ok!

Anyway I'm 20 weeks today. Half way. Hopefully all is well with baby. Did anyone notice that on 'thebump' website 20 weeks is a banana not a cantalope? Just thought it was weird that their ticker is different from the site

 

[sharan]

Hi Nicki, eagerly awaiting an update. Hope everything's well x

 

[Blu_Butterfly]

Hi Ladies

I had my scan today. Bubs wasn't going crazy like last time b/c I didn't drink fruit juice but was being most uncooperative with the tech. She managed to get all of the shots she needed but it took a long time. Dr. gave me and bubs two thumbs up. Everything looked great on him and everything was fine with me.

ImSoTired I'm wondering if you have an anterior placenta, which is why you aren't feeling kicks all the time. GL on your scan tomorrow, I know you can hardly wait!

I did buy the pregnancy pillow yesterday and that was THE BEST sleep I've had in a long time. DH kept asking me "is it working?" "are you ok?" UMM, Leave me alone, stop waking me up to ask me if it's helping me to sleep lmaooooo

DH changed the nursery theme by himself yesterday. He started buying all of this red and blue sports themed stuff. It's cute so I guess it's fine even though I wanted the green and brown jungle/safari themed stuff.

 

[sharan]

Hi Ladies

I had my scan today. Bubs wasn't going crazy like last time b/c I didn't drink fruit juice but was being most uncooperative with the tech. She managed to get all of the shots she needed but it took a long time. Dr. gave me and bubs two thumbs up. Everything looked great on him and everything was fine with me.

ImSoTired I'm wondering if you have an anterior placenta, which is why you aren't feeling kicks all the time. GL on your scan tomorrow, I know you can hardly wait!

I did buy the pregnancy pillow yesterday and that was THE BEST sleep I've had in a long time. DH kept asking me "is it working?" "are you ok?" UMM, Leave me alone, stop waking me up to ask me if it's helping me to sleep lmaooooo

DH changed the nursery theme by himself yesterday. He started buying all of this red and blue sports themed stuff. It's cute so I guess it's fine even though I wanted the green and brown jungle/safari themed stuff.

Ahhh...Blu_Butterfly I'm so glad the scan went well for you. Don't forget to post a scan pic x

 

[nickibrum]

Im team ! Very happy though now im outnumbed in our house. 4 males (OH, baby, 1 dog and a cat) vs 2 females (me, dog)

Sorry it took so long to update Ive had a bit of an emotional day. Scan was going perfect; growth is fine- right on target (so happy as I was worried with my no weight gain), heart is perfect. He was showing us his big toe aswell lol.

However there was an abnormality found in the brain. We have to go for more scans on wednesday. At the moment they cant really tell us anything which is so hard. He was wriggling around alot, kicking us, punching, clapping, moving his mouth, so it may just be that they couldnt get a proper reading with all the movement... or it could be a number of things.

Meeting with the specialist on wed pm to get rescaned and have a chat. Fingers crossed please What is interest is whatever they found its a spot that has only been added to the 20 week scan 8 years ago so many people will have whatever my LO has without ever knowing it. But.... I dont want to be grasping at straws. Just a waiting game at the moment. xxx

 

[HepD]

Can I join? We are almost at the mango stage Babies are due December 15th and are roughly the size of sweet potatoes, I think.

 

[BabyForMe83]

Fingers crossed for you hun - I really hope that all is ok and they just couldn't get a proper reading at the time congrats on joining the blue team! xxx

 

[Blu_Butterfly]

Im team ! Very happy though now im outnumbed in our house. 4 males (OH, baby, 1 dog and a cat) vs 2 females (me, dog)

Sorry it took so long to update Ive had a bit of an emotional day. Scan was going perfect; growth is fine- right on target (so happy as I was worried with my no weight gain), heart is perfect. He was showing us his big toe aswell lol.

However there was an abnormality found in the brain. We have to go for more scans on wednesday. At the moment they cant really tell us anything which is so hard. He was wriggling around alot, kicking us, punching, clapping, moving his mouth, so it may just be that they couldnt get a proper reading with all the movement... or it could be a number of things.

Meeting with the specialist on wed pm to get rescaned and have a chat. Fingers crossed please What is interest is whatever they found its a spot that has only been added to the 20 week scan 8 years ago so many people will have whatever my LO has without ever knowing it. But.... I dont want to be grasping at straws. Just a waiting game at the moment. xxx

I'm sure all is well hun. My little man is usually hyper like that at scans too and it makes it difficult for them to see what they need to at times. GL at your specialist appointment on Wed. Enjoy your pregnancy without the worry. I know easier said than done but the best thing you can do for your little one is stay relaxed and healthy. Welcome to team whoot, whoot!

Can I join? We are almost at the mango stage Babies are due December 15th and are roughly the size of sweet potatoes, I think.

Welcome HepD!

Sharan I'll post pics when I get home from work tonight.