FEBRUARY HEARTS Due in February 2015 , open group all welcome!

[Captain]

I totally need new bras, my belly's still flat but my breasts have ballooned!

 

[bridgetboo62]

has anyone been experiencing any round ligament pain?
i think i have it kind of feels like odd cramping on either side of my lower abdomen
and i get side stitches a lot more often now

 

[bridgetboo62]

wow so i have longer cycles and my due date jumped around a lot from jan 31st judging my LMP to feb. 7th judging my informal ultrasound at first appointment to feb 3rd according to ultrasound tech at second ultrasound to feb 5th according to radiologist who reviewed results from second ultrasound

and i knew what day i conceived because we only DTD one day that cycle (LMP april 26th 30-32) which was may 15th cycle day 20 which would give me a super short luteal phase so i couldnt have ovulated much later than the 15th

i just looked it up and the only day we DTD that cycle may 15th
if i really did conceive that day my due date would be feb. 5th
same as my final due date that the doctors and radiologists came up with after two dating scans
awesome!

 

[SurpriseBub]

I have had cramping the last couple of days, which really freaks me out. I don't think it is round ligament pain, though. I think it is just stretching. I also have a retroverted uterus, and apparently that can cause it, too as around now my uterus should be straightening up. Already looking forward to our nt scan Aug 11. I can never get enough of seeing baby!

Bridget- I was looking for maternity/nursing bras, too. They can seemingly get pretty pricey! Wal-Mart seemed to have a decent range pretty cheap... I think I will buy $50 worth to get free shipping, and that should come close to seeing me through pregnancy and nursing. To a certain extent, I am happy to go for quantity over quality in this case!

 

[dcm_mw12]

Thanks everyone for you input , I'm actually on my way to pick up my prescription now. I don't want to risk anything at all. Thanks again

 

[RaspberryK]

On the topic of nursing bras, I didn't get fitted for mine until I was a couple of weeks in to bf.
I got maternity ones at 20 weeks (used bra extenders before that) my size stayed the same 20-41 weeks only I went from the tightest to loosest setting. My boobs went up 2 cup sizes and the back down 2 after the birth.
This time I will also wait. I just used soft sleep bras and stuff til I got them sorted.
I won't be getting fitted for nursing bras again till after as
there is no way anything fitted in late pregnancy will be remotely the right size. My boobs got huge quickly this time so I'm in non wired but not maternity just yet, when I out grow these I'll switch to maternity.
Xx

 

[bridgetboo62]

bras are expensive
i cant afford to keep buying them
so im hoping i can find one or two that will fit throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding

 

[ttc126]

Surprisebub, i have a retroverted uterus too! I also had more cramping around 12 weeks. Nothing severe but still enough to be kind of ugh! Lol!!!!

Captain, last pregnancy i went from a small 32-C to a 34-DD by 12 weeks! Hahaha! This time I'm in a D, but they're like deflated, yucky balloons hanging there.... Eww. Enjoy your awesome boobs! I got the best maternity and nursing bras from Motherhood Maternity. They have a buy 3 get one free deal a lot and i got some super comfy ones for $15-$20 each

 

[bridgetboo62]

i think that is where i will be going to buy my maternity clothes
motherhood maternity
its the only maternity store closest to me

 

[RaspberryK]

I don't find bra's expensive here, I usually only have 3 at a time and you wear one every day so I don't mind paying a bit.
I also hand wash them mostly to preserve them.
Xx

 

[Megamegan]

I got one bra at Motherhood Maternity... my boobs have definitely expanded a lot, and they measured me at a 34DD but I said HELL NO thank you very much! I do not like tight bras. I like them extremely loose, otherwise I get nauseous... even when I'm not pregnant. So I ended up buying a 38C, it's ridiculously comfortable and I only bought one because I figure I'll need diff sizes later.

Also I already have a large supply of maternity clothes from Motherhood Maternity, which my mom bought for me for my birthday. I love that store. I recommend the leggings. I got a size up for basically everything, so it'll last me as far as possible into the pregnancy. My stomach is already huge.

Oh and yes I'm also having round ligament pains the past few days... especially in the morning if I move too quickly to stretch, one side or the other (like in my abdomen next to my hip bone) will suddenly cramp up and then slowly release. It's interesting.

I think I'll say 2nd tri when I hit 12 weeks, since the completion of the first 12 weeks has always been "first trimester" to me. That means... only one week to go! Holy cow!

 

[kittykat7210]

unfortunately because i am such an awkward size, normal bra shops dont stock my size so i have to go to proper bra shops where the bras START from £26 for an old lady lace white one with no underwire or support, which means for me bras are a luxury item bought only on special occasions or when my old one is absolutely dying haha

 

[savvysaver]

Am I the only person without a bump yet? I am 13 weeks tomorrow and still down about 4-5 lbs since when I got pregnant. I am tall (5'-9") and have wider hips but my stomach is usually flat. I am starting to get really worried. I had to wear some jeans today that I haven't worn since May and I was surprised when they fit me and were actually lose. I was so upset I almost made my husband take me to the ER. Please, if anyone has some reassuring words for me I would really appreciate them right now. I am worried.

I am definitely having the round ligament pain...I think. I sometimes feel like a stretching odd sensation really low under my belly which last for a few minutes to an hour or two. I also get random side pains that last like a minute or two. I hope that is normal.

Luckily my appointment is on Tuesday, but I think it is just a doppler since I had an ultrasound at 8 weeks. I am going to see if my MIL can get me an ultrasound from the doctors office she runs.

Congrats to all the girls passing onto the 2nd tri, since I am considered full term at 37 weeks with the twins I figured I am already over 1/3 of the way to the finish line.

 

[Captain]

ttc - hah! I'm usually a c and I picked up a pair of d's today, so we'll see! I went to the mall to check out Motherhood Maternity and I think it was shut down!

savvy - Don't worry, no bump here either! I'm sure everything is just fine!

Ugh, so as some of you might remember, I live on a sailboat. Everything is always fine when OH is home but as soon as he leaves something always goes wrong! When I got home just now I noticed the part of the dock that we tie up to is hanging off! Meaning if that breaks off so does the boat, we're at the very end!

I got out a spare rope and tied it to the other side of the dock so it's fine for tonight and I'll tell the marina staff in the morning. But UGH, not what I want to be worrying about right now!!

 

[ttc126]

Savvy don't worry. I'm 5'8" and didn't have even the slightest bump till 16 weeks with my first. How you carry has nothing to do with how healthy your babies are. This time I'm still down at least 5lbs and barely starting to get a bump. And that's for 2nd pregnancy with not much time in between pregnancies plus i started off heavier because i was breastfeeding and hadn't lost all baby weight yet....

No worries. I think you'll be pleasantly reassured at your appointment!

They make such cute maternity clothes I have to say. I got a lot from a 2nd hand shop last time. I also got things from motherhood. This time i have a lot but it's all for summer as i was largest then.this time will be opposite so I'll be buying a pair of jeans, some leggings and a few long sleeve shirts

Captain!!!!! What a nightmare I'm so sorry! Hoping they get it fixed quick for you!!!!

 

[swanxxsong]

It's mostly just word-games Shell. The "technical" is that 13+3 is 1/3 of the way through a 40-week pregnancy. Some people "move" to second tri at 14 weeks, some 13, whatever. I "moved" to second tri threads with my daughter around 11-12 weeks just because I was finding they were more relevant than the first tri ones. This pregnancy I've stalked both first and second tri for at least 3 weeks now. A lot of the first tri threads that I posted on, I posted based on experiences I had, but it mostly just spooked me to sit over there after my losses LOL.

Congrats to all our second-tri-ers, no matter when you change over! xoxo!

My next midwife appointment is this Thursday afternoon and then my NT scan/high risk screening is Monday the 11th. Can't wait!

Ordered my rainbow baby's rainbow wrap today -- attaching a photo! Can't wait for it to arrive... from Poland. LOL

Savvy I don't have much of a bump yet. I just look bloated... or fat. Like I did before I got pregnant. Though my face and arms and legs look thinner slightly from the 12 pound weight loss, my tummy just looks the same.

I have to break out and spruce up my maternity bras from my last pregnancy. I only just packed them away in January once my milk diminished/Aria weaned herself (sniffle), and I haven't seen much change in my breasts yet, but I figure I'll need them sooner or later. I got a couple when I was pregnant since I was growing, but ended up needing to go up a cup size and a half when my milk came in -- so it was kind of frustrating! Now I have a variety of sizes of nursing bras, at least! LOL

Captain! I hope everything stays okay for you! How frustrating, and scary!

I have some stretching, some cramping. Mostly if I sit up too fast, or sneeze, it hurts.

 

[Feronia]

Oh wow captain, that sounds awful! Hope someone can fix that!

Any other second time moms not having sore boobs? They were horribly sore with DD and grew so large that I was changing bras all the time. The only thing that fit consistently was a sports bra. This time they've just shrunk since my milk supply is just about gone, but they're not sore, only the nipples when DD latches. I'm guessing they're not growing since they don't need to develop since they already did and I was breastfeeding when I got pregnant.

We went to Vancouver Pride fest today and walked a million miles in the heat. Boy am I glad to be home! My pregnant self was not happy!

My next midwife appointment is on the 13th and I'll ask her to use the doppler. I give in, I need to know, lol.

swan, I love that wrap! What size? I'm trying to sell my girasol daeg 5 because I don't think it's just right for a legacy wrap. I'm picky! I have my eye on this one but it's out of stock everywhere. I'm trying to reserve it on a FB co-op though!

https://www.heart-hugs.com/v/vspfiles/photos/SBP-amitola-black-2.jpg

 

[ttc126]

Feronia, i had the same worry with the lack of sore boobs! Last time mine were awful too!!! This time, only the sore nipples when ds latched but now not even that since he weaned! I think you're right...must not have to develop this time...

 

[imphope]

I'm 14 weeks+1 day today! Sleeping question: I read a few places that you shouldn't sleep on your back starting second trimester. My doctor didn't mention it and I'm wondering what you ladies have heard? I'm a natural back sleeper and try to remember to lay on my side but it's not as comfortable to me. I have my next appt on August 15 so I plan to ask then but I wonder if it's safe to stay on my back until then.

My bump seems to be growing but I still wish I had more assurance that all is well. Currently in Cancun Mexico on vacation and trying to relax as much as possible.

 

[Captain]

Thanks for the concern ladies, feel fine that I have a second line tied up just in case and I know the marina will get right onto it in the morning. Captain by name and nature tonight!

Swan song, I love the colours of that wrap!

Feronia, the four years I've lived in BC (Campbell River, Richmond and now Nanaimo) I've missed the Celebration of Light and the pride festival every year! I will make it one year!!