Hi! I'm new(ish). Here's me... TTC #2. :)

[Mom2Chloe]

I bet it feels good to get it out and can just relax and enjoy now!

I am doing really good! I feel lots of movement from little man, feeling a lot better besides from tiring out easily, but all is great!! I can't believe I am almost half way there already!! Where is the time going? hehe

How is everyone else?

 

[janine0187]

All good here. 20 weeks today so half way there. I was off 3 days last week because kept feeling dizzy. So I am on iron tablets now because my iron levels are at 5.6.
Also I need to change my diet a bit but Im not gonna have that food everyday. Impossible.
I have my big 20 week scan on Wednesday.

 

[mannymoo]

Hi ladies. Sorry been MIA but have been having a wonderful holiday. First day back at work today and feeling very sorry for myself all good here - also 20 weeks today and given that josh was born at 38 weeks (and this one will probably be too) I guess I am passed half way. Where is the time going??? Anyone else starting to panic about having 2 babies? I have moments of being totally overwhelmed, especially now that I have a real bump and lots of movement...

Hope everyone out there is good. Xx

 

[janine0187]

Yeah I still haven't got a clue how to handle 2 children. Especially when it comes to the routine. Matthew is in a very good routine and goes to bed at the same time every night. I really hope this baby is well behaved and doesn't wake him at night.
I don't have much movement to be honest. Quiet little one but very active at the same time according to the doctor.

 

[mannymoo]

Hi All - hope you are doing well?
Thought I would share my 20 week comparison pic. Soooooo much bigger this time around! I scares me what I will be like by 40 weeks
Hoping to see some other bump pics from you ladies??
xx

 

[kealz]

Hi manmymoo and all other ladies!

Sorry I've been quiet too, it's been a bit mad here with work. Balancing full time teaching, looking after James and being pregnant is exhausting!! Fortunately, I have a fab dh who helps out a lot and will get James up in the morning and give him breakfast so I can have a bit more sleep.

Mannymoo, what a lovely bump you have coming along!! Glad to hear all's well with you - are you at the point where your energy levels have come back? I'm still waiting to hit that point, looking forward to it!

I have a big bump which is becoming hard to hide - not that I want to as most people know now, it's just the kids and parents at work who don't know. Mainly because the parents will start fretting and asking questions I don't know the answers to.

Anyway, went for a miwife appt on Thurs which was lovely, she struggled to get a heartbeat at first because the baby was kicking so much and wriggling around! Lol. Midwife was so nice this time and I ended up telling her all about my first meeting with the stand in midwife and my bad experience with her comments. She's recommended I complain and explained the procedure - said I should do it for closure and also so she doesn't say things like that to anyone else. I have my 20wk scan in a few wks so really looking forward to that!!!

How is everyone else?? I didn't think I had much to say til I started writing, lol. Hope you are all well. xxx

 

[janine0187]

Hi All - hope you are doing well?
Thought I would share my 20 week comparison pic. Soooooo much bigger this time around! I scares me what I will be like by 40 weeks
Hoping to see some other bump pics from you ladies??
xx

So first one is now and last one was 2 1/2 years.

 

[crysttal]

Hi ladies,
Hope you're all well. Mannymoo and Janine, your bumps look lovely.
Kealz, glad to know you had a better experience with your midwife. I'll definitely take her advice 're reporting. The profession isn't meant for bullies and incompassionate people.
I'm 21 weeks and still team yellow. Starting my exchange transfusion procedure next week and I feel very well now.

Good to see everyone is ok.

 

[Mom2Chloe]

HI LADIES!! So glad to hear from most of you and to see you and babies all progressing nicely

I only have one bump to share as of now and it was back when I was 18+3 days, there isn't really much difference though. I had my anatomy scan last Friday and he is looking perfect! Eeek... I do have to go back next wednesday to get it completed as baby gave up cooperating and she couldn't get all the measurements she needed too. So bonus I get to see him again

18+3days baby bump


Baby Boy at 19+4days

 

[mannymoo]

Hi Ladies - hope everyone is doing well and those bumps are growing!

Just realized that today is V-day (hooray) so thought I would pop on and say hi! I am so scared about how fast this is going. Especially since the run up to Christmas always seems to go even faster. Went for a scan last week and unlike DS, this baby is huge. Measuring 2 weeks over on almost all measurements. Due date keeps moving forward which is even more scary. If it keeps up like this, I might opt for an elective c-section. The thought of pushing out a big baby makes me freak out! Fortunately in SA, doctors are very pro c-section so the choice is really up to the mom. I will decide closer to the time as obviously natural will be best for both baby and I but just keeping my options open for the time being!

Very sadly my best friend who was just a few weeks behind me found out last week that her baby boy has a congenital lung and kidney disorder and will not survive after birth. They have therefore made the very traumatic decision to terminate. I am devastated for them and of course feeling guilty that our pregnancy is going well. Anyone have close friends that have experienced this before? Not too sure how to handle it especially because our babies were going to be so close in age. After my miscarriages, I didn't want to be near/ talk to anyone who was pregnant. It was just too hard. Saying that, we did have a long chat last night (she lives in the UAE) and both ended up crying on the phone for nearly an hour. Just don't know what else I can do to be there for her

On a happier note, hope everyone is well?

Mom2Chloe - how was your scan last week? BTW, love the name Chloe. It near the top of our girls name list.

Crysttal - how is the treatment going? Hope you are not feeling too bad?

Janine - happy v-day to you too. Yay!

Kealz - hope the energy levels are returning for you. Second tri really is bliss compared to first and third. Glad the last midwife app went well and made you feel a bit better after the last experience.

Anyone I have missed, hi to you too! xx

 

[janine0187]

What's v day again?
I'm doing ok. this spd is getting to me though. so Painful

 

[mannymoo]

Not sure if it is the same in Ireland but in the UK, it is Viability day. From 24 weeks, if you go into preterm labour, your baby is considered viable and medical specialists have to do what they can to help it survive. Before 24 weeks, they are not obliged to do anything. If I remember correctly, it is also the date from when all maternity benefits kick in. Its (supposedly) quite a big milestone.

Hope the SPD gets better. Mine only kicked in a bit later with DS but I know its coming sooner or later

 

[janine0187]

Alright, I know now. Spd was quite early last time too but another 15 weeks of that.

 

[kealz]

Hi ladies!

How is everyone?

Mannymoo - I can sort of empaphise with feeling guilty for having a healthy pregnancy. Not a full pregnancy, but a lady I work with has been ttc for a long time and having to go through IVF route, we work closely together every day and I think it's hard for her to watch me get bigger, we only talk about it briefly.

Cysttal - hope you're treatment went well?

Mom2chloe - great pic, what a lovely bump you've got coming along!

Janine - sorry to hear you're suffering at the moment, hope you feel better soon!

Sorry I've been quiet for a while - life is pretty hectic at the moment! I started working full time again in September which I might have metioned before but I'm finding that balancing work, looking after a toddler and being 21wks pregnant is bloomin' hard work! I'm sure you girls know what I mean! I'm so tired most of the time. I've had a blood test to check my iron levels as I was saying that i'm often breathless too. Supposed to be working til Feb half term (13th) but kinda regretting not finishing at Christmas now. I suppose there's no reason why I can't still change it but feel like it would mess a lot of other people about and don't want to leave work on a bad note.

Anyway, enough moaning. I have a lot to be grateful for! I had my 20wk scan on Thursday and it went brilliantly which is such a relief, isn't it?! The baby was sucking his/her thumb! Too cute!

I'm updating on my laptop today, which is rare so thought I would take the opportunity to join in posting a bump pic (taken today at 21wks) and a couple of scan pics from Thurs - any gender guesses welcome!!

 

[mannymoo]

That bump is coming on nicely kealz. Are you bigger or smaller this time around? And pictures of baby are so clear. I'm guessing boy but I'm generally wrong with these things. Do you have any suspicions on what you're having?

I totally understand about balancing everything. I'm finding it so hard too. And I'm finding it harder and harder to do anything. Even just picking up toys on the floor is a hassle. Not sure how I'm going to get through another 3 months of this.

Hope everyone else is well. Xx

 

[kealz]

Thanks, mannymoo!

I'm feel much bigger this time compared to carrying James, although I think I was still carrying a bit of baby weight from the first when I fell pregnant this time so i think some of it is fat, lol! No suspicions on gender tbh - how about you..? Do you think this pregnancy is different to your last?

I definitely agree with daily routine things like tidying up becoming a chore. All I want to do most of the time is curl up on the sofa!!

 

[Mom2Chloe]

Hi ladies!! so good to read your updates. All is well over here, little man is growing nicely and very active. He can really pack a punch most times. Lol
I cant believe how fast the time is going, 3rd trimester is a week away!!

Very cute baby and bump pic Kealz my first instinct was a boy too.
Mannymoo- sorry to hear about your friends baby, thats so hard. Wish I had some advice for you

 

[mannymoo]

Hi ladies. Our little girl arrived this morning! All is well and labour only lasted 1 hour 40 mins. Had an epidural after 30 mins and had no pain for the remainder of the time. Pushed for less than 10 minutes. I can't believe how lucky I have been. Will post a pic when I get home. Xx

 

[kealz]

Hi mannymoo! Huge congratulations on the birth of your baby girl!

Have you named her yet..? Bet you're over the moon and what a great birth. Has Joshua met his little sister yet?

Hope you're getting some rest now (well, as much as you can with a newborn!). So lovely to hear from you, often think about you girls and hoped that we'd update as our little ones arrived - so nice that we can share the whole journey.

Enjoy your little bundle and I look forward to seeing pics when you're settled back at home. Well done you. x x x

 

[kealz]

Hi all!

Thomas Reuben was born on Tuesday 10th March @ 11:25 weighing 7lbs 9oz.

We were in hospital for a while for a few initial complications but all well now and back home together. Thomas is amazing and is fitting in beautifully.

Hope you are all well and would love to hear how you're doing but I know you're busy mommies by now! Take care. x