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[Buttercup2]

Congrats baby 1!!

 

[Noo]

Here they are

Eee! They're looking fab So exciting

How can you avoid the crap posture? I feel like I'm going to topple over if I stand straight (I'm a 5ft 2 barrel!)

 

[baby1wanted]

Here they are

Eee! They're looking fab So exciting

How can you avoid the crap posture? I feel like I'm going to topple over if I stand straight (I'm a 5ft 2 barrel!)

Thanks!

Not easy as your centre of gravity is completely altered. My advice would be to try and keep your bottom tucked in (as if your trying to tuck the tail of your spine into your legs) - that keeps your pelvis in a better alignment. Then every time you bend or lift pull your tummy button in towards your spine and contract your pelvic floor - that'll help core stability. Don't think I need to tell a midwife but do your pelvic floor exs daily!

 

[Noo]

Here they are

Eee! They're looking fab So exciting

How can you avoid the crap posture? I feel like I'm going to topple over if I stand straight (I'm a 5ft 2 barrel!)

Thanks!

Not easy as your centre of gravity is completely altered. My advice would be to try and keep your bottom tucked in (as if your trying to tuck the tail of your spine into your legs) - that keeps your pelvis in a better alignment. Then every time you bend or lift pull your tummy button in towards your spine and contract your pelvic floor - that'll help core stability. Don't think I need to tell a midwife but do your pelvic floor exs daily!

Pelvic floors are a bit of an issue at the minute - I dislocated my coccyx when I passed out at work so it REALLY hurts

 

[annio84]

Congrats Baby1 - so pleased to see you over here again. Happy and healthy 9 months to you!!

Noo, I know what you mean about posture. I know that i'm leaning back but I just can't help it!!

Toms - I vote girl. That was my gut feeling looking at the scan. Let us know!!

AFM, i'm not worried about the fundal height measurement and I don't think MW is either it was just a steep jump from 50th to above 90th. Also, it occurred to me this morning that it's now June meaning I'm due next month!!!!

 

[Toms Mummy]

That's a lot of tests baby1 They all look fab!

 

[baby1wanted]

That's a lot of tests baby1 They all look fab!

Ha ha I know - was in complete disbelief! Didn't help that DH said he didn't see a line on the first 2 - he admitted yesterday that he did but hadn't wanted me to get my hopes up too early!

 

[more babies]

Congrats again baby1!!!!!!!!! So exited to have you back over here again!! I was reading your posts in the other thread about feeling sick if you don't constantly eat something. That's exactly how I was with this pregnancy throughout most of the first trimester. I would have a box of little mini bars to eat one before I even got out of bed and then had to constantly make sure I always had a little something in my stomach at all times which was difficult because even the thought of most food made me want to lose it! I did find that apples worked good and actually helped me to feel less sick.

Noo great bump picture! I was planning to take one Friday when I turned 30 weeks but have just been so busy lately I never did. I hear you re the back pain though! Mine hurts the worst when trying to sit up in a regular chair. We went out to dinner last night and I barely made it through because I was having so much back pain.

Annio so exciting that you're getting so close!!

As of this past Friday I had 10 weeks until due date (which I would be shocked if I ever made it to august) and 7 weeks until I'm technically full term which is when I plan to do less laying around. Feels like it wasn't that long ago that I was counting down the weeks to get to 12 weeks and out of the first trimester! The middle really has flown by!

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Congrats Baby1, I am SO happy for you. It is wonderful to have you back

Noo, beautiful picture. I hear you re the posture. My biggest problem is making sure I am not hunching my shoulders up right now, (stupid ever expanding boobs )

Tom's, I am getting a for you for some reason. Are you finding out gender or staying team yellow?

Morebabies, amazing isn't it? I too feel like pregnancy is flying by. There were so many milestones that I had set for myself initially (short term goals to get to so I didn't go crazy during the 40 weeks) and I have already passed the majority. Now that I am in the final trimester I am having some mixed feelings. Part of me is excited to finally meet my LO, see her face, hold her and (selfishly) start working out and getting back in shape. The other part of me really wants to hold on to pregnancy as I have loved the experience so much and really enjoy this special bond with Isla. I just have a feeling that these next few months will fly by too...

 

[more babies]

Yeah I've been having a hard time now that's the weather is so nice. Its been hard not being able to do much or having to go in the house because I'm too hot while DH and the kids are outside playing and having fun. When I had all the issues with DD2 and was on bed rest it was winter and DD1 was only 3 and in daycare every day so I didn't feel as left out I guess. I really didn't want to wish this pregnancy away but at this point I want to be able to do things again without having to worry about my little man coming early if I over do it. I'm anxious to have him out already! I definitely feel as if I've been doing way too much lately so hopefully all goes well with my ultrasound next week. I will, however, be sure to enjoy him every second once he gets here because they unfortunately grow up way too fast!! I still find it hard to believe some days that we will actually have a little boy in about two months.. never ever thought it would happen!

 

[Noo]

Ahh it's really dragging for me though I think it's more because I really struggle at work and can't wait to be finished!

 

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Sorry Toms meant to say awesome scan picture!!

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

I am the crazy person who is actually going to miss work I think . I am actually planning on work until August 16. I have an office job, however, so it is not physically demanding. I can't imagine how tired you must be by the end of a shift Noo.

What I am not looking forward to/hoping to avoid is the extreme tiredness that many women get in third tri. My midwife told me that a lot of women hit a wall at about about 34-35 weeks and start finding that their energy is zapped. As I have been feeling good, I really hope to avoid that as well.

Morebabies, I totally understand your frustrations around physical limitations (and I don't have to be as cautious as you). I have noticed for the past week, especially as we went through a heat wave for a few days, that doing basic things such as chores, gardening, being out for extended periods of time was becoming more difficult and taxing. I have to take breaks, which bugs me as I like to be on the move but I know that its really important to listen to my body right now. Thankfully exercise is still working for me, (if anything I feel worse when I don't do it), but I do find that throughout my day to day life there are times when I have to take it easy.

 

[Toms Mummy]

I can't believe that some of you are nearing the end! My pregnancy seems to be going too quickly! It's my last ever pregnancy and I love being pregnant. I want to savour it

I'm hoping I'll be a bit more sedate this time round, I am an outdoor instructor and was sitting in a tree the day before I had LO last time Goodness nows what I'll be doing this yr! I was planning a month off last time before LO came but he came a day earlier so I didn't even get a day off

 

[more babies]

These past 2 weeks or so I've felt a lot more tired then normal. I've have some good days in between but for the most part have been exhausted. We also had a heat wave so I don't think that has helped either.

 

[more babies]

So I had my regular doctors appointment today and found out my iron levels are dropping despite already being on an iron supplement so I now have to take two a day instead of just one as long as it doesn't make me too constipated. Also, could explain why I've been feeling more tired then usual lately. I had to take a supplement with both my other pregnancies but never had to take more then one per day.

Also, here's a bump picture I took today at 30+4. I got a compliment on how well I look for being 7 months pregnant today right after finding out I've gained another 4 lbs in just 2 weeks so that made me feel a little better. I will say though that this is about how big I looked at 38 weeks with my first almost 11 years ago.. which is really hard to believe.

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Looking good Morebabies, my bump is definitely bigger than yours and I'm only 29 weeks if that makes you feel any better

Tom's, I was at the thought of you up in a tree the day before your LO was born.

 

[Toms Mummy]

How's everyone doing?

I am 20 weeks today, and we had our scan this morning! Everything is well with baby and we are having a girl

Very excited! Was a bit shocked at 1st though haha!

 

[baby1wanted]

Ha ha I KNEW it Tomsmummy!! Yay a boy and a girl, how perfect
What does your little boy think about having a sister?

Morebabies - FAB bump, you lokk wonderful!

AFM I am tired, nauseous, unsteady on my feet, emotional and loving every minute of it! Tests are getting darker (I've promised myself I'll stop when I run out, only 2 more to go...) and I have my first scan on 24th June - wish me lots of luck that we'll see a bean and a heartbeat

 

[more babies]

Thanks Mrs. Eddie! I feel like the picture makes me look smaller then I really am.. I feel a lot bigger anyways I'm excited to find out how big he's measuring at my ultrasound on Monday but also sad that it'll most likely be my last one.

Congrats Toms on having a baby girl! That's so exciting!

AFM nothing exciting here. Just trying to get through all the last of the kids activities. This weekend will be the most challenging with the dance rehearsal and recital so I'm glad I'll have the ultrasound Monday to know things are still looking ok. But after that it's just finishing up school and relaxing until this baby gets here. DD2 is at her field trip today at the zoo and I was really bummed not to be able to go with her.