July Firecrackers 2018

[JWC13]

Can't wait until everyone starts finding out the gender! So I FINALLY have a bump! I just got out of the shower and looked in the mirror and was like woah, you decided to appear today out of nowhere. My pants have been getting tighter for a couple of weeks now but it just took forever to finally show.

Now I just can't wait to finally feel baby girl moving around. I think once I get more of a bump and feel her I'll finally feel pregnant.

 

[eppgirl]

6 days til my ultrasound, I want it now!
Tmi but I am crazy gassy. Most of it doesn't come out though and I'm left in severe pain, I'm gonna ask the doctor at my next appt but was just wondering if you ladies knew anything that I could take to help?

 

[glong88]

My scan isn't until 5th march but won't be finding out. Have midwife this Friday so hopefully hear heartbeat

 

[UniqueBeauty]

I have a bump but when I’m sat down it just feels like flab not feeling anymore kicks though, just the rolling and pressing sensation.

Strangely I’m not even tempted to find out what we’re having but I think that’s because I’ve already got one of each.

I can’t button my jeans up anymore so I’m doing the hairband trick but they fall down

Eppgirl not had that but I’m suffering with constipation atm and that gives me bad cramps.

 

[Alligator]

I have noticed bad gas in the last few days as well...poor DH!! And sleeping on my stomach is getting harder every night it seems...I can feel little bubs in there!

Last night at like 3 am I couldn't sleep and went into the other room (DH had been out late and kept me up waiting then snoring and just being a boor, we are in a fight at the moment LOL) and as I lay down I swear babe was having a party in there. Lots of rolling and tapping and wiggles, it felt like...it was so weird and cool.

 

[Ginaj]

6 days til my ultrasound, I want it now!
Tmi but I am crazy gassy. Most of it doesn't come out though and I'm left in severe pain, I'm gonna ask the doctor at my next appt but was just wondering if you ladies knew anything that I could take to help?

I’m the same. So painful. I have found drinking peppermint tea works?

Also..
I was 18weeks yesterday and have been feeling what I think are movements every so often for a couple of weeks (but not sure enough to bet my life it isn’t just wind ) anyway, I was led on my back in bed and DH had his arm across my lower belly when I felt what I was sure was a bit of a poke from the inside. A bit later I mentioned to DH I thought I felt baby move earlier and he said ‘I thought I felt it move but it must have just been you’ but I’m certain he felt the same as what I felt.

Is this even possible? With my first I didn’t feel movement until much later than the average. I am fairly slim, I’m under consultant for my weight so wonder if it is possible? I don’t know what else could have caused it?

 

[Alligator]

Ginaj I think it's very possible! I am like you...I'm pretty sure I've felt baby move, like 99% sure...but not sure I would bet my life on it yet. I'm 17w!

 

[lilmisscaviar]

Yay for a bump JWC!

Unique - I'm not really interested in finding out gender this time either. This will also be our tie breaker. Still on the fence about whether we will or not. Since it's our last baby and this pregnancy seems to be flying, I might save the surprise until birth.

Ginaj definitely possible to feel movement sooner than each pregnancy! I didn't feel my first until 18 weeks, my second at just 13 weeks, my third at 16 weeks (had an anterior placenta), my fourth at 12 weeks and this one I could swear I began feeling bubbles as early as 10 weeks.

As for the gassiness... yes I definitely noticed more of it recently especially after I drink milk or eat dairy for some reason.

 

[StarryEyed88]

Ive been feeling bubs for weeks. I get definite kicks now. Sometimes it freaks me out
Gas has been an ongoing issue for me too!

I’m starting to get concerned about weight gain though. Due to my weight the dr said I shouldn’t be put on more than 5kg, max of 9kg. I’ve already gained the one 1kg I lost in early pregnancy and now I’ve put on another. So technically 1kg since pre-pregnancy weight. I’m paranoid of gaining more than I should!

 

[Buffyx]

Uhhhh starry Ive put on like 7kg. Your Doctor would die!
Seriously DO NOT STRESS about it. Just eat when youre hungry and enjoy your pregnancy. Stressing out over weight gain will hinder your enjoyment (I know because Ive done it and was miserable!)

Worry about it later on.

 

[UniqueBeauty]

Agree with the weight gain, I’m not bothered this time as I’ll be joining slimming world again when baby is born and the diet works great for me.

I was up most the night cause DD wouldn’t stay in her own bed and as I got back into bed I placed my hands on my belly and I could feel every movement the baby made, it felt like rolls and stretches lol, I don’t get any of that in the day!

 

[StarryEyed88]

Thanks Buffy and Unique. I appreciate your replies xx
It’s hard when the doctors are so harsh.
And when I’m hungry all the time

 

[Buffyx]

If you are hungry, it is for a reason! Listen to your body

 

[Alligator]

Agreed with buffy - if you're hungry, eat. Listen to your body! Obviously try not to eat big macs every time LOL. I've been trying to do that now that I feel better, just make healthier choices and stop eating when I feel full (usually that means eating an hour later anyway but oh well). Lots of fruit and veg when I can. But treat yourself too, listen to your body and enjoy!

I am 100% certain I felt a kick last night. Not just a flutter or a roll or a stretch but a baby kick. It was like a poke, from the inside out. It was so cool. I literally said 'holy crap' out loud when it happened because I knew, it was so obvious... hubby put his hands on my belly (we were laying down) and it happened 3-4 more times and I said 'oh gosh did you feel that?!' each time, because it felt so clear and big to me, but hubby couldn't feel sadly.

 

[lilmisscaviar]

Starry I definitely wouldn't worry too much about the weight gain. You're growing another life, for crying out loud! I admit that I ate a lot of fast food and junk food with my last baby and you can see from my siggy the size he would have been if I had went to my due date. Not only was he huge but I gained a ton and had polyhydramnios. In fact, I can't tell if my belly is some of my previous baby weight that I didn't lose or if it is really baby. Anyways just try to eat as healthy as you can and the weight should fall off rather quickly within a few months after birth.

 

[UniqueBeauty]

I feel like I’ve put a lot of weight on but bugger it

So bizarre but I’ve been seeing and feeling kicks and movement all evening today! My daughter even had a few kicks on her hand

 

[lilmisscaviar]

Anyone feel achy in the area between their belly button and groin? I keep feeling tender there, usually near the end of the day, although some days it lasts all day. Not really crampy... more of a dull pain. No bleeding or anything so I'm assuming it is stretching but it can be kind of annoying.

I was off Diclegis for a few days but then my nausea has returned today so I had to take one. I can't wait until this MS is a thing of the past. In good news DH felt the baby kick his hand today so my assumption about early movements was not just me being crazy

 

[glong88]

Anyone feel achy in the area between their belly button and groin? I keep feeling tender there, usually near the end of the day, although some days it lasts all day. Not really crampy... more of a dull pain. No bleeding or anything so I'm assuming it is stretching but it can be kind of annoying.

I was off Diclegis for a few days but then my nausea has returned today so I had to take one. I can't wait until this MS is a thing of the past. In good news DH felt the baby kick his hand today so my assumption about early movements was not just me being crazy

Oh my god yes when I'm laying in bed at nights i get this

 

[TexMel]

I totally agree with Buffy about the weight gain. Eat what makes you feel good and worry about the gains after baby is here and you can actually do something about it! I have gained back the 5lb I had lost in early pregnancy and added another 5 or so. Oh well.

Eppgirl - simethecone is 100% safe in pregnancy for gas!! It is the active ingredient in Gas-x. I would highly recommend that if you are still experiencing gas pains.

My son tested positive for Flu b on Thursday night. I woke up that night and had to take some zofran in the middle of the night and had some horrible GI issues yesterday morning, but I don't think I actually had the flu. We are both much better today. In fact, I feel a little guilty about calling out of work today.

ETA: I am definitely feeling movement every day now! No kicks, but the rolling and stretching feeling! It's so fun! I forgot how much I missed this after my son was born!! (I actually cried when I realized after we got home from the hospital that I wouldn't feel him inside me anymore. I chalk that up to crazy post-partum hormones )

 

[Alligator]

I have those same rolling and stretching feelings Tex! Often at like 3-4am when I wake up to pee I feel little flutters. Like a muscle twitch, when I lay back down in bed. Does this mean overnight is baby’s active time?! Lol! Might be trouble later on! Right now it’s lovely and like a little secret only me and baby share (and I’m also able to fall back asleep quickly!)