June 2013 first time bump buddies wanted

[Ylanda]

Glad it's not just me, pink!

I just wish this whole pregnancy thing would hurry up!!! Luckily my weight gain is pretty steady (have gained just under 8kg over the first 23 weeks and I don't seem to be retaining any water) but it's all the little aches and pains and feelings of discomfort that are mounting up and starting to get to me:can't sleep, have to pee ALL the time, heart burn, my digestion is all over the place, sore nipples, sore lower back, killing headaches every morning etc. etc. I keep telling myself to be reasonable and be happy I'm finally feeling better and that the weight will come off after the birth etc. but then people say "yeah right, none of your great plans for after the birth will ever work out cos you'll be far too busy" and then I wonder if I was ready to give up my life... I think I'm just having a drama queen moment, my heart swells every time little AJ kicks me... Maybe our next child will be adopted!

 

[No Doubt]

I think the "I just want to be done" feeling is normal around this time because there are so many of little twinges and whatnot at this point. My lower belly aches everyday and when Virtue rolls it literally stops me in my tracks. When he's not happy about something I get a nice rib shot. I actually told him this morning he was taking all my energy cause I have none, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I think I can handle the physical stuff, its all the emotional stuff that comes along with if that drains me, but 3 more months and then all the post partum emotions can kick in, lol. Yippee! Get used to it ladies, its never gonna stop, lol. But I wouldn't listen to people about weight loss after pregnancy. It can definitely come off. I've gained 17lbs so far and how is when he's really growing so I know there will be more, but I'm not worried. I really do think it will fall off.

 

[Ylanda]

Yeah, I realised earlier that my EDD is exactly 4 months from today. I can survive another 4 months, the little twinges and niggles are not as bad as the nausea and exhaustion I felt for the first three months. I have to keep telling myself that and it doesn't seem so bad!

 

[pinkwaters]

I must say nausea is the worst of all symptoms so far! Sleep deprivation comes next ... then sore nipples and boobs and emotional rollercoasters! I feel so close to snapping almost all day and have to keep reminding myself that its not me its those damn hormones, its helped so far but I doubt it will for long ;D
More people giving birth around me, I want I want
15 more weeks to go!

As far as the weight is concerned, its harder when its us in the position but Ive seen my mum and sister shed it off, my sister only put on 9kg her whole preg but my mum above 30!! Lost em all. Doable so I suggest don't listen to people who put you down! We're gonna be super mums ;D

 

[xJessie91x]

Hi ladies,
I know this thread started a while ago, but can I be a tag along?!

Name: Jess
How long ttc: 1 month, first try! (Very grateful)
Age: 21
Due date: June 18th
Current symptoms: exhausted! Heavy boobs, slightly sick (I have a total wriggle bum)
Scans: I had a scan at 6 weeks 5 days due to a bleed, saw baby's heartbeat (most amazing moment), another at 12 weeks 2 where we watched baby somersault all over the place and then 20 weeks 2 days where we SAW we are having a baby boy.

Current mood: HAPPY

I'm completely in love already and can't wait to meet our baby George xx

 

[No Doubt]

Jessie, welcome and congrats;

Pink I was feeling like that a couple weeks back and had to take some time off, I only too an extra day at the weekend, but it helped to just be with myself and get our and do something I wanted to do. Didn't spend any money, just went window shopping, but the weather was nice and I enjoyed myself. Got me enough back to myself where I felt like I could function properly.

 

[Ylanda]

Welcome Jess Your EDD is one day before mine - so exciting!!!

 

[pinkwaters]

Welcome Jess & Congrats on expecting a baby Boy! I think team blue is dominating this thread? haha

I'm planning a 5 day leave next week even though I can't afford it ;D I know it will help a lot and I plan to window shop myself No Doubt! Starts this Friday and I already made breakfast plans!

Anyone getting massages? I REALLY REALLY want/need a foot and neck/back/head massage and alot of people are pushing me against it saying its bad for baby etc It would be amazing to get one over my 5 day break ;D Ahhhh and a mani pediiii - Need to spoil myself a little to get over this sudden low

 

[No Doubt]

Its fine. Just make sure they know you're preggo. I've heard there are pressure points that can send you into labor. I've heard this only about the feet though when going for the pedi. But massages are recommended as a relaxing tool. I wish people would get it together and quit trying to scare the hell out of pregnant women! That just irritates me...you can't do anything while pregnant. Sorry, miny rant over. But your getaway sounds like fun already!

Hubbs was offered a part time job which I think he should take. First because he wants it, but also cause we got bills! Lol, I jokingly asked if I could stay home and he initially was taken back but really started to give it some serious thought!

 

[pinkwaters]

I Know its like pause everything for 9 months!!! Well then I'm gonna book me a massage ;D

Oh staying home would just be perfect at this point, I'm jealous of all housewives at the moment ;D Pregnancy must be way more relaxing!

 

[Ylanda]

Pink! Massages are FINE!!! I went for an amazing "mum-to-be" spa treatment back in January, best thing ever! Check with the place you have in mind if they do specialised treatments?! Got a pedi, as well, having beautiful toes again cheered me up no end, especially as I can't reach them any more without squashing bump! For a foot massage, maybe check if there is a reflexologist who is trained in maternity reflexology? 'Cos apparently, there are areas on your feet that shouldn't be over stimulated during pregnancy because it can influence the hormone balance - so probably best to go to someone who knows.

 

[pinkwaters]

Thanks for the reassurance Ylanda!! I look forward to my treat now Seriously just thinking about getting it relaxes me!!

 

[Ylanda]

You've made me want one, too, now!!! Do I spend the last of this month's money on a spa day or on baby clothes?! Or is there a way to fit in both?!?! Mhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... Decisions, decisions....

 

[No Doubt]

Try to do both, lol. Even if it's a little cheapy massage, then you can still by a few clothes!

 

[AsEn11]

I found a place that does prenatal massages and I cannot wait to get one!
Also I am super jelouse of housewives as well especially since I work 6 days a week and then my day off is always hectic so needless to say I am exhausted..it would be nice to get some rest for a couple days!

Today is my V-day!! Yay!! Its so fun reaching milestones!
I go back to the doctor tomorrow to get my fluids checked again..hopefully they are still normal
On another note I dont know if it is because I am tired and getting over a head cold or what but today I feel extra uncomftorable..like a little pressure in my lower abdomen and just an upset tummy
I wish I could have stayed in bed!
Also my coworker is sneezing across from me and telling me how sick he is..I keep saying nicely go home..go home..but I might scream at him! Do people not get it I cant take anything so if they give me ther flu/cold I am screwed..it makes me so upset!!

 

[No Doubt]

I get uncomfortable like that some days, I think it's normal. People come in sick here too. I spray Lysol all day. If you don't care about bringing tour germs in, I don't care about spraying Lysol. Plus I drink a glass of OJ every morning.

OAN, my hubbs caught that stupid mouse!

 

[pinkwaters]

haha glad the mouse is gone No DOubt!!

Ylanda, Get the massage and then whatevers left buy some baby clothes ... we still have time ;p ;D Baby nows mama needs a treat!

Ashley I'm exactly the same! 6 days a week and the day off is a push and pull to see family/friends AND get a few chores done ;s Definetly considering part time after baby! & Congrats on V Day!! Yay! Milestones are definetly something!

Sleeping is a serious challenge, my legs/thighs/knees everything numbs up and cramps and I have to keep turning. It does make waking up easier though, in a crazy way I know how uncomfortable it is to try to sleep again so I drag myself out happily!
Baby H is getting stronger, the kicks are beuatiful and hubbs felt a few again, still feels just as exciting, we starting calling out names to get a response ;D he kicked when we stopped so we assumed he hated all the names we came up with! What a picky one ;D

 

[Ylanda]

Good thinking, pink! I'll see what I can do and see if I can get a massage booked before the end of the month. If I can't get one booked I might just rope Paul in to give me one - he is quite good!

 

[AsEn11]

Ha pink that is so funny!!
Graci respondes to Graci sometimes so maybe she likes it..or its just a coincidence (however you sp that) I like to think she can hear me and is responding tho.

And lucky me I woke up with a sore throat and ear pain..im so stuffy..and the guy that came to work sick yesterday, the one im pretty sure infected me called me to call in sick this morning so I had to come to work I have my honey, peppermint tea and lemons tho so I hope that gets me thru the day

And to end on a good note I went to the doctor this morning and my fluids are good agian so I can quit the every 2 week appointments, I got to see my sweet girl looking at us and a little wave so that was fun! I go back in a month, I am doing my glucose test the same day so I am not looking forward to it at all.

 

[27yrsTTC]

I get uncomfortable like that some days, I think it's normal. People come in sick here too. I spray Lysol all day. If you don't care about bringing tour germs in, I don't care about spraying Lysol. Plus I drink a glass of OJ every morning.

OAN, my hubbs caught that stupid mouse!

LOL No doubt, I am a million times more afraid of rodents than I am of childbirth, and that's saying something.

26 weeks tomorrow! As an interesting fact, the Duggars baby was born at 25 weeks. I was stalking pictures online haha.

I'm feeling pretty good, actually. Could just be in comparison to the last two weeks with a cold and a seized up calf muscle. Baby's room is almost done!

Pink- massage has literally been my life saver these last three months. I go almost once a week. They prop me on my side with pillows. So fantastic. It's your heel/Achilles tendon that is supposedly connected to your uterus and can cause contractions if overstimulated.

Every week I say I can't be how much more baby is moving, but it's true. The rolling and kicking is almost constant! Little monkey.

And welcome to Jess!!