Curvy ladies

[sunshine623]

Helen, I've just ordered some bras online, too. I got the same style I've worn for years, but they don't carry the next size up in the stores. So I ordered a couple of them since they're buy one get one half off. We'll see how they fit when they come in a week or so. Hopefully they'll be a lot better than the ones I have now!

Han, glad Holly is back and had a good trip! Can't believe your boobs haven't gotten any bigger!!! Mine were always big, but now they're massive! Only 11 weeks left of work? Woohoo! I sooooo wish I could take off sooner than 38 weeks.

Jade, is your mom staying with you for the weekend? I love my mom, but I couldn't stand for her to stay with us for a whole long weekend. We would end up killing each other!

Are you all talking about ordering groceries and stuff online? I don't think we have anything like that here. Sounds wonderful! I just about always have to go by myself, and seems like it's getting harder to push the cart around the bigger I get. I've been waiting til Nick gets home on Fridays so he can go with me and push the cart and carry all the bags. He's so happy about that! lol

Jayne, that's terrible that someone told you you just look fatter! Asshole! Plus that doesn't make any sense because I'm definitely having a boy, and I still only look fatter most of the time. People are complete jerks sometimes! Think they can say whatever about your size just because you're pregnant, and that they can touch your stomach any time they want. Pisses me off when they do that, too! Sorry for the rant. Hope you're feeling better!

We've just given Lily (our dog) a bath because she was so stinky. Now I'm even more tired. I guess I really am never gonna get that "burst of energy in the second trimester", especially since second trimester is almost over. Had an ok day at work, but I couldn't sleep worth crap last night. The body pillow was helping me for weeks, but now that I'm getting bigger it's not helping as much. This is gonna be a LONG 3 plus months getting bigger every week!

 

[xheartsx]

Hey Amy

I don't really have that second tri energy either! I'm not sleeping very well now that i am getting bigger too. I woke up so much lastnight because my back was really sore! I don't have a maternity pillow yet but i am definitely going to invest in one.

Yeah my mum will be staying with us in the flat! She's quite chilled out so we don't tend to argue too much. She does things to annoy me but i'm looking forward to her staying with Dougie & I. They both get on well too so thats good Not sure what the plans are yet. Surprise surprise its raining in scotland I would love it to be sunny when she comes up, but it's not looking hopeful! The Edinburgh festival is on so we could maybe get the train in one day.

I was desperate to go for a walk today but this rain just totally puts me off! I might just wrap up and go with Dougie when he gets in from work.

Jeremy Kyle time.. i wonder what drama will be on today!!

 

[Tizy]

Hello girlies,

I think I had a small 2nd tri burst of energy but I'm starting to feel alot more tired now

Amy, yeh we were talking about 'grocery' shopping online, Mine has just arrived and its fab! Totally happy with the decision to do it, you have to pay for delivery, but its only a few £'s and then it takes a bit of time to sit at a computer and order it, but it gets easier the more often you do it as the online system builds up a list of all your favourite stuff! So pleased I didn't have to push the trolly for an hour and a half round the shop and then pack it all and unpack it again! Its much easier. Do you guys not have anything like that then?

Jade sorry you've not been sleeping well, a pillow will help, although I am starting to get pins and needles in my hips (from sleeping on my side) despite having a pillow!

Well it looks like I might be joining you girls being 'off work' as my boss just told me today that I either have to go down to 16hrs a week after 12th September or start my SMP! We can't manage on 16hr wage packet a week so looks like I'll have no choice! Its a bit annoying as I would have preferred the time off with the baby but nevermind, at least I get my SMP and at least I've managed this long without getting made redundant, which was on the cards. And tbh, the more weeks go by the less focussed I am on work.....(eeeeek hope she's not reading this!)

Over and out, Han Xxx

 

[pink sparkle]

Hi everyone, i have been reading literally feel like i havent got the energy to reply to everyone...im feeling so tired today and feel really sick too and just not myself. I went for a walk around the local shops to try and motivate myself and brought a few essentials for hospital bag and some new big granny knickers but the walk hasnt helped but just made me feel more tired. Think i need a mega early night, may take ds to bed with me and go asleep with him!

Han sorry about your job, hope that the hours pick up by the time your maternity leave comes to an end x

 

[Rees]

:wave: hi girlies!

to everyone who needs them!

On my phone and have forgotten so much that I've just read!

Han - I hope it all works out work wise

Jayne - you do sound like you're coming down with something

Helen - you must be bargain hunter of the century I'm slightly envious of your baby carrier bargain


We've got everything moved, new sofa's ordered and will be here in 2 weeks can't wait!

Unfortunately we had to chuck out Tegan's buggy, the one from her travel system, it went mouldy not risking cleaning it to get the spores in my lungs nor for Tegs or baby to catch anything

We still have the carry cot and car seat from it, the carry cot will become a downstairs moses basket now!

Still need another buggy for Tegs, ordered a Britax B-Mobile buggy from amazon. Was £199 now £99 still more expensive in other places too! And comes with adapters for car seat and carrycot. I hope it's nice.

I'll find a link when I'm next near a computer or I'll take pics and attempt to upload them from my phone

We've got a lot done over the last few days, the amount of space is amazing my mum was impressed!

Moving house with a toddler is hard work, Tegs was unsettled yesterday but as we've gradually moved things around and found places for things she's gradually become calmer. I think it's because there are no boxes and she can now see her toys! The worst part of it is teething! Canine's are coming through, again, hopefully they do pop through soon!

Sad to see Rach go, but at least we have FB!

Hope you're all well! Xx will attempt to catch up on FB and on here again soon xx

 

[sunshine623]

Jade, that's great that Dougie gets along so well with your mom! Nick gets along ok with mine, but he'd rather be covered in honey and have a swarm of bees after him than have my mom stay with us for ANY amount of time! lol I hope you get some sunny weather at least part of the time! Sorry your back is still bothering you. I don't have a maternity pillow, either, just a body pillow. It really helped for a while, but my back is killing me today! May have to break down and buy a pillow specifically for pregnancy.

Han, OMG I can't believe you can order your groceries online! I'm so jealous! We don't have anything like that here, at least not where I live. It would definitely be worth the few dollars to get it delivered and not have the hassle of going to the store and dealing with all the stupid people lines. Sorry you have to take leave so early. I'm the same in that my mind is NOT on work these days. It sucks being at work right now.

Jayne, sorry you're feeling so tired! Sounds like we're all getting to that stage now.

Leigh, glad the move went well! And woohoo for a new couch! I'd love to get a new one, but we're waiting til we move and get a bigger place. Poor Tegan teething! Hopefully those teeth will pop on through and give you both some relief.

I'm so tired and my back's been hurting all day today. The house is a wreck because I didn't feel like doing anything last night either. Uggghhh! And I STILL have people saying "oh you can't be 6 months pregnant! You're not even showing!" I'm gonna strangle the next person who says that to me. lol Is there a surge in hormones toward third trimester or something???

 

[Tizy]

Evening everyone,

Oh my this thread is becoming a bit quiet. Nice to see some peeps are still posting tho.

I'm ok, feeling very large and uncomfortable in the evenings these days, only coming up to 26 weeks, I wonder what we'll be like another 10 weeks down the line??

I went on the scales the other day, big mistake! I knew that I would have put some weight on, becuase my sweet tooth has really kicked in, I'm addicted to Haribo and keep eating toast and crumpets....but I put 6lbs on, so I'm now at the 2 stone gain point!! Apparently in 3rd Tri, you are likely to put on 1 lb a week!!! Eeeeeek,looks like it might be a 3 stone gain for me then! I'm considering trying to get back into SW, becuase over about 6 weeks I didn't put anything on and then,minor 2 week lapse and whoa!!!!

Anyway enough rabbiting, hope everyone else is doing good.

Han Xxx

 

[cranberry987]

I'm updating my journal but not much else. Pretty tired ATM and haven't got the mental energy to post in my usual places tbh.

 

[sunshine623]

I'm sure I'll have put on some more weight by now, too. A few days ago the scales were up about a pound, but I have a feeling it will be more than that by my next appt on Sept 1st.

I wore my maternity jeans for the first time today. Wore them to work instead of my scrub pants because the scrubs were so uncomfortable on my waist now. The jeans are a little too big though! Seem fine when I first put them on, but during the day they start riding down. Guess until I get a bigger bump there's just nothing that's gonna fit right. Oh well, they were still a lot more comfy than those tight scrubs!

Hope everyone has a good night!

 

[Housewife83]

I haven't had the 2nd Trimester burst of energy at all. I feel so tired. I have to have naps!

 

[Mrs B mum2b]

hiya ladies - just popped on to ask a question if you don't mind.... have you all been measured for your fundal height? I ask as I was browsing another site over lunch (tut tut) and they all mentioned it from 18+ weeks. As it measures your tummy (I think) I wondered if they don't do it with "curvy ladies"!!??

Hope you are all ok. I am having MAJOR sleep probs and feel quite crap as a result. Thinking about getting a body / maternity pillow - anyone got one?

Sunshine / Han - I know what you mean re the weight - it's v disheartening but we have to just accept that it won't get better until baby is born and then we can be really good! I have put on 10lbs so far since being pregnant - I lost 3 stone before my wedding last yr, put 7 lbs on when TTC as had to come off a water rention pill - literally went on in a week - and now the 10lbs so not happy but accepting it.... annoying thing is as I am Diabetic, I have been VERY careful about what I am eating and not really able to change anything as not being too naughty at all!! bleh....

Gosh only popped on for a monute and can't shut up!!!

 

[sunshine623]

I've heard other girls on here talking about having their stomachs measured, and my doctor even mentioned it early in my pregnancy, but I've never personally had it done. I think it must be because I'm heavier, and still don't have a true bump (especially with my B shaped belly). I can definitely feel my bump under there, but I'm not obviously pregnant to anyone yet.

As for the pillow, I have a regular body pillow, and it really helped for a few weeks. Now it's not helping as much as it did. I've been putting it behind my back and using other pillows at my stomach the past couple of nights.

Have a great day ladies!

 

[Tizy]

Hello,

Hi Housewife - defo agree with you on the tiredness issue, coming to the end of the second tri and its catching up on me Hope you're good otherwise.

Hi Mrs B - Fundal height measurment is something that your midwife will do but not usually until 28 weeks. Have a look in your green notes, I think there is some info on it there. I've never heard of them not doing it becuase a little heavier. I went for my 25 week appointment and she said there is no point checking it until after 28 weeks becuase the size varies alot. Even after 28 weeks the measurments can be quite inaccurate, I guess they just use it as a guide.

Amy - Perhaps they do things differently over US way, but you get more Ultrsounds do you not? Here we only get them at 12 and 20 weeks (unless there is a need for further growth scans).

I'm good today, been at work but only 9 days left! I will be going in for 4 days (using my 'Keeping in touch' days) at various points before Xmas but only to help out on rent days, its busy day in the office on rent day, but its extra cash, so worthwhile.

Other than that, nothing much to report, feeling pretty well, no aches, colds etc etc just a little uncomfortable. Lucky me!

Hope everyone else is well. Xxx

 

[sunshine623]

Han, wow only 9 work days left! That's awesome! As for the measurements, I thought I had heard maybe Rachel and either Jayne or Gemma say something about getting measured at their last visit. Could be wrong though. The only time it's been brought up to me was at my 12 week visit. I asked the doctor what they would do at 16 weeks since they don't do an ultrasound, and he said something about measuring my stomach. That was the first I had ever heard of it. They haven't done it any though. And I do get a lot more ultrasounds, but I think that's mostly because of my particular doctor and since we lost our first. I've had more than most of my friends have, so it may just be me???

Think we're gonna have a lazy weekend, and not do to much since we did so much last weekend. It'll be nice to relax a little!

 

[pink sparkle]

Hey ladies, i was measured at my 28 week appointment for the first time...not that i rate the whole measurement thing anyhow...apparently i measure 3 weeks ahead (despite having a growth scan the previous week and was measuring a just slightly under!). Will see what happens at my next appointment 32 weeks. Hope everyones ok sorry not been on much not really feeling very well.

Hope you all have great weekends xxx

 

[Mrs B mum2b]

thanks for answering me - I will be patient then! All scans seem to vary so much as to the accuracy - it makes you wonder!

Han - 9 days left? Wow v jealous! Do you get a good mat package at your work to enable this (sorry if being nosey!) I won't be finfinshing until end of Nov all being well... seems so far away!!!

 

[Tizy]

Hi Mrs B,

No not really, I actually didn't want to start my maternity until 1st November (36 weeks) but have to take it at the earliest possible time (11 weeks before EDD). I'm only getting SMP, so it means I'll have less time once the baby is born. However I'm lucky becuase I work for an estate and lettings agency so my wage is split between two businesses, which means I get two lots of SMP, so I do get a bit more than most although its not the full allocation due to having my hours cut back recently.

Xxx

 

[Mrs B mum2b]

ah sorry, I forgot the bit about your hours getting cut.... can I blame baby brain yet???!
Glad you get a little extra to help ...
On the plus side - lots of time to prepare eh? I am starting to panic a little as haven't really done anything!! Spending the weekend trying to clear out my office to make way for the nursery. Can't believe how much c**p I have accumulated over the years!!
xx

 

[sunshine623]

Once I got to about 20 weeks I started panicking thinking I don't have enough time. We finally finished up all the cleaning out last weekend, so now we just have to paint. I can't wait til we have the nursery all put together!

Nick found out some good and bad news today. He can get the new job, but because of some crazy new law he can't take that one test over again so it would just be an assembly line job. He'd make a little more than he does now, but we're not sure what shift he would be on. Hopefully it'll be a day shift through the week. They said after he works for a year he can reapply for the other position. He's happy about it, but it just ticks me off that someone with a degree and the brains to do more would still have to put in a year before he could try for another position there. Guess as long as he's happy that's all that matters. Poor guy always has the worst luck! Failing that test by one damn point, and then this law passes a few days later. Who has that kind of luck??? lol

 

[Mrs B mum2b]

Well congrats and commiserations in one reply! That really stinks re waiting for a year but great that he got the new job and the slight pay increase will help.
At least he is happy - maybe with a new baby on the way, a less stressful (if it is?) role is better and he will have more time at home? As long as the shifts work out of course!