Due Sept 2017

[gingmg]

What???? That doesn't seem right. How can that be allowed?

 

[Savasanna]

I don't know. I really hope I'm missing something because I'm *pissed*. I meet with my employer on Monday so I suppose I'll find out more then..

 

[rockstarlove9]

So all day I have been having this pressure... im hoping that it just means my little one is having a growth spurt but I wont lie its starting to worry me. I think my scrub pants were too tight on my waist and im really worried I hurt my poor little lovebug. Is anyone else having constant pressure?

 

[Savasanna]

I have days where I feel more pressure than others. My wife will sometimes tell me she thinks my pants are "squishing" the baby (like, sweatpants.. so they're not actually tight but they're not always positioned below the bump). My theory is that our bodies are NOT that fragile and babies are protected in there. Major impacts, such as a fall or car accident, could be harmful, but if there's no way they could be at risk from pants.

You're right - it's probably a growth spurt. Maybe your bump will have a pop soon!

 

[rockstarlove9]

I have days where I feel more pressure than others. My wife will sometimes tell me she thinks my pants are "squishing" the baby (like, sweatpants.. so they're not actually tight but they're not always positioned below the bump). My theory is that our bodies are NOT that fragile and babies are protected in there. Major impacts, such as a fall or car accident, could be harmful, but if there's no way they could be at risk from pants.

You're right - it's probably a growth spurt. Maybe your bump will have a pop soon!

I hope so cuz right now all I feel is fat not pregnant lol

 

[Dani_b]

15 weeks today, 2 weeks until I see my midwife again.
I feel like my belly has well and truly popped now, no hiding this pregnant bump anymore

 

[Savasanna]

Agreed. I'm defo pregnant over here. I mean, a non-fitted sweater still makes it not noticeable to a stranger. But anything that's even remotely fitted shows a bump.

I STILL haven't worn something super obvious to work yet.. but I have a feeling that day is just over the horizon.

 

[Dani_b]

I can't really hide my bump at work, being a personal trainer and having to teach classes, it's a bit hard to cover up in Lycra leggings and a bit so flattering tshirt

 

[lilmisscaviar]

I can't hide mine anymore either. I'm typically on the thinner side (minus some added mommy weight from previous pregnancies ) and gain a lot of weight during pregnancy so my bump shows fairly early on. Plus with this being baby #4 I don't really have a chance!

 

[ladybrown33]

I cannot hide my belly anymore either. I have told my job, hr and department manager. Everyone here appears to be excited. We have twelve weeks, and there is a one week delay before short term disability kicks in and I'll be paid at 60% until I return to work. I feel like a three month old is too small to return to work. I didn't go back to work until my first son was almost one but I cannot afford to stay home that long this time.
The Cellfree DNA test says a baby girl but I am not completely comfortable saying it's a girl until confirmed with ultrasound. I've been given many names, Johanna, Rose, Majesty, Imari, and the only thing I like right is Rose is because that is my middle name and could maybe be a middle name for baby too.

 

[Savasanna]

Ladybrown - your STD covers you through 12 weeks?

That's my last hope, that even though my disability benefits don't kick in until 31 days after delivery, they're not limited to the usual 6-week maximum for birth. Don't know how likely that is, but I'll make due with what I have. After all, it's not like I really have a choice in the manner..

 

[MrsKChicago]

Maternity leave here is such a nightmare. We have to really watch our budget for me to stay home, but I'm glad I don't have to deal with that nightmare. My best friend was back at work before she'd even fully stopped bleeding. It's disgraceful.

I can hide the bump in a baggy sweater or my coat if I really need to, but it's definitely not easy anymore. We've already announced, thankfully.

My middle name is Rose, too, and I wish I could use it for the baby, but it wouldn't​ work at all with the first name we're using

 

[kittykat7210]

I can't hide my bump now, I have a completely flat tummy outside of pregnancy and have a massive one now despite only gaining 6lbs so far!!

 

[rockstarlove9]

My bump is weird to me I'll post a picture to show what I mean. Like it looks like I have a really high bump but I know that my uterus isn't even pass my belly button at this point so it's mostly just everything being pushed up the actual baby I feel I can only see when my pants are off because it's still so low. Idk maybe I'm over thinking things

 

[Babybump2017]

Ladies since my scan yesterday I've been a little paranoid - those who have had 3D scans with previous babies, does my boys hand look normal/ok for 16 weeks?...

 

[ladybrown33]

Ladybrown - your STD covers you through 12 weeks?

Well technically it is 11 weeks and if I am not fully recovered then I could move on to LTD but I think the pay goes down to 40% but I doubt that I will need to use that. The first week you could choose to use PTO or not be paid that one week.

I like Rose but I'm not completely sold on it as a first name it is also my mom's name.

 

[Savasanna]

Wow, well that gives me a little hope. I was under the impression STD was a hard maximum of 6-weeks for a vaginal birth and 8-weeks for c-section. Like, our disability policy covers 52-weeks, but you have to get a doctor sign off for the amount of times and doctors only consider you medically unable to work for 6/8 weeks.

Although my employer is SUPER accommodating so I wouldn't be surprised if they still impose the 6-week limit. I'm just looking forward to having this sorted out so I know what I'm working with.

 

[Savasanna]

Rockstar - your bump is high! So crazy how unique bumps are. Mine is pretty low.

Babybump - I don't have any other 16-week scans to compare to, sorry. However, I feel like they would've told you if something looked off, wouldn't they? I'm sure it's just the angle of the photo - no worries!

 

[Babybump2017]

This is my concern- this place only tell you the gender! They're not doctors and quite frankly have no idea

 

[lilmisscaviar]

Rockstar - You're sporting such a proper bump there! Mine is high too this time for some reason. I've carried differently with each pregnancy.

Babybump - It looks to me like your baby was moving his hand during the scan which caused it to look that way. I'm sure it is fine. I had a private scan done yesterday and had images that looked kind of weird because the baby was moving so much.