First Time Mom's - Due March/April 2013

[I Love Lucy]

I hope you feel better soon, Cherry! Popsicles always made me feel better too.

 

[Cherrybump]

I think it was just one off day im ok today lol even went for a really long walk pretty sore now so its time to relax and wait for i'm a celeb to start x

 

[MrsHippo]

I wear vest tops under everything too haha .... Never thought about that actually. We might just be a little weird

Glad your feeling better Cherry

Scan is a week tomorrow!!! I hope it comes quickly I'm kind of nervous though - about the sex. Everyone has been telling me how they can magically see in to my stomach and tell its a boy!! It has been driving me mad! Anyway, I've heard it so much that I don't want a boy :/ for a while now I've been happy to have either but now I'm worried that if they tell me it's a boy I will be disappointed :'( I wish people would keep these things to themselves....

 

[doggylover]

Oh Lauren, I am 100% sure that no matter what they tell you at your scan you will be more than happy just to know that your LO is healthy in there. Don't worry about it, and take it as it comes.

Today dh and I went to mothercare to try out the pram I have chosen (the mothercare my3- basically a mothercare own brand quinny buzz) we had it out, folded it a million times, changed bathe seat unit from pushchair to pram and back, shook it, got the quinny down, did the same with it, compared everything about them...and decided that yes, we will go for the my3! Then we went to ikea and looked at the nursery furniture we are getting big day of baby window shopping!

 

[MrsHippo]

Oh Lauren, I am 100% sure that no matter what they tell you at your scan you will be more than happy just to know that your LO is healthy in there. Don't worry about it, and take it as it comes.

Today dh and I went to mothercare to try out the pram I have chosen (the mothercare my3- basically a mothercare own brand quinny buzz) we had it out, folded it a million times, changed bathe seat unit from pushchair to pram and back, shook it, got the quinny down, did the same with it, compared everything about them...and decided that yes, we will go for the my3! Then we went to ikea and looked at the nursery furniture we are getting big day of baby window shopping!

Oh I do hope that I am happy... I'm just worried I'll be disappointed. Im trying not to think about it too much though. You girls are the first I've mentioned it to, I feel like a bad person thinking it

Ooo you had a real productive day then I like the look of these designer pushchairs but own brand ones are just as nice and cost so much less!! If I was buying a pushchair id definitely shop around.

 

[Cherrybump]

Aww love baby shopping. I got bored so i popped the cot up so FOB mum can check it over wish it came with instructions lol would have been nice. but it was a second hand one lol. Finally got it up. it looks long and short but its ok at least it not to high for me to lean over.. x

Had my long walk with my sister today my butt is still hurting with i get up and walk pulled a muscle haha

 

[MrsHippo]

I don't think I could handle a long walk at the moment, walking around a shop is enough for me at the moment

Got a question, has anyone started getting stretch marks yet? I'm hoping I don't get many (if I do get them), I've been using bio oil for a couple of weeks now but was wondering when do they start appearing? Can it be early on when you just start showing or is it something that will happen later on? And will we just wake up one day with one or do you start gradually noticing it then it darkens??

 

[doggylover]

Lauren do NOT feel bad for worrying you'll be disappointed about gender!! The very fact that you feel bad about it shows that you are already a great mum! You are worried that maybe you will get negative feelings, and that just shows that you care so much already about your baby that you don't WANT to feel that way. And if you do, it isn't something you can help - we can't help the way we feel at all. Just try not to worry, and see what happens on the day.

I really should start using bio-oil. No stretch marks yet...yet being the operative word!!

 

[MrsHippo]

Thank you. I think I just needed to get it off my chest... My problem is I over think things!!

I worry about stretch marks because my mum got them quite bad during her pregnancies. I have bio oil and that coco butter stuff but haven't been using that as much because it's cold I know we can't prevent stretch marks but I'm hoping I can reduce them by oiling as much as possible

 

[I Love Lucy]

MrsHippo, I know exactly what you mean regarding the gender. MIL keeps saying I'm having a boy but her reasons for saying it irritate me so much that I feel like I'll be a bit disappointed if I am having a boy because I imagine she'll be like "I told you so". I feel like if she was just making a random guess then I would be okay with it but she keeps saying it's a boy because the babies heartbeat has been a little slower at every appointment and that's what happened with her youngest son. I keep wanting to shout at her that I'm not you and just because your son's heartbeat kept slowing down doesn't mean that's automatically a sign for a boy for everyone else. Not to mention, if she wants to put so much stock in that old wives tale then she needs to be reminded that my babies heartbeat is still in the girl range. So I know what you mean about feeling like you would rather people not take guesses about what your babies gender is.

As for stretchmarks, I don't have any yet from pregnancy but considering I got some from a growth spurt in puberty I'm sure I'll get some eventually. Everything I've read has basically said that if your mother had stretchmarks you'll get them too regardless of what you do. I've also read that ladies on here have said cocoa butter, bio oil, etc. really do nothing but cost your money. Of course, I'm guilty of using bio oil on occasion. If nothing else it does help moisturize my skin.

 

[doggylover]

Brittany I would feel the same way if someone was annoying me with stupid reasons - the "I knew it!" If they were right would kill me.

It's you scan tomorrow!!! I'm so excited to find out what your little bundle is!!!

 

[Cherrybump]

I dont use anything for stretch marks i already have some because im over weight but i tired to keep up just using normal creams lol.

I've got a touch of the cold. Husky voice. Sometimes sore ears. Stuffy/runnynose head ache i do hope it passes soon. Could barely shout 'next please' to the customers lol

I think today it hit me that im pregnant more than even before. Im almost half way now and start to feel baby alot more (flutters and pops) i feel so weir but it let me know baby is still in there and moving around and my scan is next week xx

 

[I Love Lucy]

Sarah, I'm sooo excited for my scan tomorrow but I feel like it'll make tomorrow go by so slowly. My appointment isn't until 5 PM central time so I'll have just about all day tomorrow to wait. Good thing DH and I didn't go grocery shopping for the week, I think I'll busy myself with that for awhile.

I also think I want to keep the gender to myself at least until Wednesday before telling people. Both my mom and MIL have said they want to be called right away and told but I kind of don't want to do that. DH and I have waited this long to find out, I don't really feel like we need to rush to tell everyone else if that makes sense. Not to mention, since it's a late appointment DH will probably be going out to eat and then heading right home to go to bed afterwards.

Cherry, I hope you start to feel better. Being sick is never fun and I imagine it's even worse in pg since we're so limited on what stuff we can take.

Anyone notice bloody noses? I was typing on here earlier when my nose started to run. I thought it was just my usual runny nose so I jumped up to get a kleenex to blow my nose. I was quite surprised to see it wasn't snot, but blood coming out of my nose. I never get bloody noses so it was very weird sitting with kleenex stuffed up my nose.

 

[doggylover]

Oh Brittany tomorrow will feel so long I'm sure! But it'll all be worth the wait when you find out!! And absolutely keep it to yourself for a while! It's your news, and you two should enjoy it together until you want to share.

I've heard bloody noses are quite common, luckily I haven't had one yet. I'd freak out!m like you not something I get - only had 1 in my life!

 

[LiverpoolLass]

Lauren - Aww hun :/ All I will say to you is try your hardest to get your head around both outcomes.
You've had a strong feeling its a girl, havn't you? Chances are that will be right (Even though my family havn't produced a boy in 28 years and EVERYBODY told me there was no way I'd have a boy, I FELT all along that it was one!).
But because I paid too much attention to everybody telling me there was no chance I'd have a boy, I found it quite a shock when I found out it is one!
I don't think I tried hard enough to think of both outcomes though...preparing yourself is key!

Don't pay any attention to peoples "hunches", most of the gender predictors were wrong for me too, and the heart rate was also in the "Girl" range - my midwife laughed her head off when I asked her about that as apparently there is no truth in it whatsoever!

*fingers crossed* you get the outcome you want, but regardless you will love the little guy or girl to death!

Brittany - I havn't had a bloody nose yet but I keep reading that its a common symptom! Bizzare one though!! Soooooo excited for your scan outcome! I can't WAIT to hear...please don't keep US waiting too long lol!!

I decided not to tell any of my extended family the sex - we're going to wait until the birth! Its hard though.
But we drove to my sisters house straight after our gender scan and met my sister, nieces and my parents there - I told my 5 yr old niece in private first and then had her announce it for me, it was cute

As for stretch marks, I havn't had any yet. Not sure when they start to appear?! Will have to invest in some bio oil!

I'm not sure how much I beleive that our pregnancies will echo our mothers with regards to stretch marks etc - they say that about morning sickness and stuff too, yet my mum and sister both never had a single feeling of nausea in both of their pregnancies and I've vomited almost every day so far! lol. Lucky me!

I've been feeling AWFUL today I'm not sure if its my condition, or anemia maybe?! I just feel exhausted, I have constant heart palpitations and headaches, and just feel SO weak, dizzy and tearful all the time...I don't know whats wrong with me. I feel like I could sleep forever.

In good news though, I had my baby shower yesterday and it was soooo much fun! Everybody said they had a great time, and I was spoiled with lovely gifts! I took loads of photos but I can't put them up on Facebook coz everything was blue themed and it will give away the gender to those who dont know...doh! lol.

I'll have to try to put some up here, I took a slightly early 20 week bump pic yesterday too....need to get that up!

Hope everybody is well!

 

[linzylou]

Lauren, I'm sorry everyone has been harrassing you about the gender when they don't even know. I've noticed that pregnancy really brings out the rudeness in some people, and they suddenly think they can say/do whatever they want!! Try not to let them get you down. You'll be a great mom to whatever colored bundle you're having!

Brittany, I'm so excited for your scan tomorrow! I bet you've never been so happy to go grocery shopping (to pass the time) lol! I definitely think you should savor all these little parts of pregnancy for as long as you can. Both OH's mom and mine also wanted to know ASAP. And no bloody noses here, sorry - just stuffy ones.

Hayley, that's GREAT about your baby shower!! I bet it was a blast! What kinds of things did you get? Can't wait to see some photos if you decide to post them on here!

I haven't gotten any stretch marks yet. I don't know how well it works but I've been using some belly butter with elastin and collagen daily, and itch cream because my stomach itches like no other! I've read that some women don't see any stretch marks until 30+ weeks and/or the very end but as a first-timer I have no clue.

to all those feeling under the weather lately. I started coming down with a cold yesterday and today it has been full-blown sneezing, runny nose and sore throat. I had a few errands I couldn't avoid this morning so I let my hormones get the best of me and cried on and off while getting ready. I feel a little better now that I've had a nap and some ice cream, but I hope this doesn't linger because we're off to the beach tomorrow and then my MIL will be here on Monday for Thanksgiving.

 

[Laura91]

So sorry i've been a crappy stalker lately

Had our scan on Friday, everything went fine - we're having a little girl

Spent most of the weekend shopping and looking around at pink things

Some new pictures in my journal of things we bought xx

 

[MrsHippo]

So sorry i've been a crappy stalker lately

Had our scan on Friday, everything went fine - we're having a little girl

Spent most of the weekend shopping and looking around at pink things

Some new pictures in my journal of things we bought xx

Congratulations on being team pink!!! How exciting

Thanks for everyone's messages though about the whole sex thing. Im sure I'll be happy either way I have been having dreams about a baby girl but then that might just be because deep down I want a little girl... I don't know. Oh well. I feel better this week about it anyway and no one has said anything yet. My OH kissed my belly the other day and referred to it by the chosen girls name don't think he realised he did it though.

Sorry to hear a couple of you have been feeling pants. I am hoping I manage to get through a full week this week as I haven't done one in what feels like forever! I have been feeling ok *touch wood* apart from awful awful headaches - they have been horrible!

As for nose bleeds I have been getting them. Not proper ones though like you would if you hit yourself haha but I get blood when I blow my nose. Apparently it's due to increased blood in your vessels at the top of your nose, they swell up or something. So totally normal.

I brought a new car yesterday very excited, should have it by the end of this week/early next. Just waiting for BMW to register it then I can go and pick it up - very excited it was strange actually because we were working out how much space we'd have in the back for the car seat and how much space in the boot for the pushchair as before we wouldn't even think about it.

Here we are talking about our scans and stuff, wait until we are posting photos up of our new arrivals!!! It will be here before we know it

 

[MrsHippo]

Amanda i am so sorry to hear about how miserable your scan was!! I would definitely complain, there is no need to be rude!! I am happy to hear you are going for a private one but it's such a shame your having to pay for it when she should have told you.
Glad baby is healthy though

I am also sorry to hear about your dogs, at least they both lived full happy lives!

Keep us updated anyway and I really hope this second scan will be a much more pleasant experience x

 

[LiverpoolLass]

Linzy - Aww thanks For baby I got got some lovely little blue ugg-style boots, ELMO slippers which I just LOVE!, a gorgeous set of romper suit, bib and vest in tan & cream stripes, another lovely set of a romper suit and hat in blue and grey, a bathtime book, a play book, some lovely arrival announcement cards, a pram charm and a LOVELY winter cardigan - it SO impressed me that the friend who bought that had remembered when baby is due and worked out his age for next winter and got the right size considering she doesnt have children and has never been the type to be interested in them!
For me, there was bath lotions, chocolates and a lovely picture frame

I will attach some photos with this post!

Aww I'm sorry you had a bad day, I hope you feel better soon. I cried getting dressed yesterday too, our hormones must be all over right now!!!!

Laura - awww congratulations on your little pink bundle!!!! Is Eva the babies name? (from your signature)

Will check out your journal to see what you've been buying!

RosemaryJayne - I'm so sorry to hear of the problems you've had with Marcos flu and your dogs passing I hope you're ok.

Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry to hear about your 20 week scan.

That is just SO out of order, and you should 100% make a formal complaint about that treatment.

I had my 20 week scan today and it sounds like it was a world of difference - the sonographer told us everything she was doing, we could see the screen the entire time, and she was just so pleasant.

That is how it should be and anything less it is just not fair!!! You poor thing

I mean, for Gods sake - if I went in for a scan and couldnt see the screen and had to sit in silence, I would be SO anxious that something is wrong and thats why theyre not saying anything! They should NOT have put you through worry like that.

I mean, maybe she'd had a bad day, had to give the person before you bad news or something....but still, this is her JOB...she needs to be professional!

FAB news that Marco has booked a private scan though! That was lovely of him! We had a private scan at 16 weeks and the difference is amazing - they spend SO much time with you and really talk you through everything, you will really enjoy it!

Did you tell the private place about your experience with the NHS scan and that they couldnt confirm the gender?
Because my sister was very upset that they couldnt confirm the sex at her 20 week scan, so she went for a private one and they didnt charge her for it!

I hope your private scan is wonderful, I'm sure it will be.

On the plus side, the scan piccy is lovely - what a little cutie! Based on skull theory, it does look like a little boy to me

As for me, I had the 20 week scan this morning and everything looks good! And she confirmed that its a boy, yay!!!!
It was the same sonographer from our 12 week scan, she was really nice and even said that he is a lovely baby to scan!
She did say he's breech at the moment but that will more than likely change

I then had my meeting with the consultant - everything is fine with my condition right now but we're still waiting on the results of the last blood test which will determine the likelihood of baby having the same thyroid condition as me.
I asked about the c-section and they're going to refer me to a Birth Choice clinic, so yet more waiting before I find out!!

My blood pressure was high again, but they said they'll just keep an eye on it.

I asked the nurse about the symptoms I was having yesterday - she asked if I had noticed that babies movements had been more frequent since I had the weak/faint/tired feeling, I said yes. She said this is called "the quickening" - has anybody heard of that?!
She said its an old school thing, but its very true - that basically a woman will experience feeling extremely tired and weak right before the baby kicks in to high activity mode! Weird, huh?!

I'm attaching some pics from the baby shower