June Bundles of Joy - 2016

[GeralynB]

It still doesn't feel real to me either even though I feel like crap

 

[Lil_Pixie]

Nope, it doesn't feel real at all.

I feel like I've planned out my next mc but I haven't even considered there might be an actual baby next summer

I'm not sure I remember what to do with one

 

[joo]

It's feeling a little less real at the moment, my symptoms have all but gone over the last couple of days, except the odd time of feeling sick if I am really hungry. I am hoping it is because I have hit 10 weeks. Last time when I had a mmc my tummy went back to being squishy and all the bloating had gone, but still looking pregnant so far.

 

[vaniilla]

joo - it probably is, symptoms are supposed to ease and slowly disappear around 9 weeks and be gone by 12 weeks, not the case for everyone but for most women it seems.

I'm dreading the school run, we live on top of a steep hill and the road will be all slippery and the walk to school is by a main road with loads of big puddles I wish I could drive!!!

 

[joo]

With my DD my nausea hung around until about 14-16 weeks and my aversions lasted until birth, but this time the nausea seemed to be worse and aversions were to all food and drink but seem to have abated for now. Hopefully that's my lot for yucky symptoms this time then

 

[GeralynB]

Last time by 9 weeks I was feeling ok. I'm hoping I'm able to eat more by next week

 

[vaniilla]

I'm paranoid I'll be constipated soon from eating nothing but bread

DH wants to go out for lunch tomorrow, the idea is making my stomach churn

joo - Hopefully the nausea stays away for you

 

[Boo44]

Ha ha Vaniilla I find porridge has gone down well for breakfast so I'm not too unhealthy - I can't stomach sweet things anyway & I'm not fussed on crisps, though I do occasionally eat some if desperate... I have shepherd's pie in the oven for lunch. Potatoes & vegetables really appeal to me! (I hope the baby enjoys eating vegetables as much once it's born )

We've told our immediate families. I'll tell some of my closest friends over the next few weeks as I see them. Had to tell my colleague on Friday cos of all the hospital appointments. I don't think we'll formally announce though, & after the last time, we probably won't make it more widely known until after a successful 20 week scan, including to most of our extended family (we'll probably tell a few that we're closer to).

Squig do you mind me asking what happened at your last 20 week scan to Adam? X

 

[mommyxofxone]

Ugh the constipation! I took a handful of cashews and that seems to have fixed everything. Like dd all I want is dairy. Omg cheese. I could live off cheese.

 

[MiraclesHappn]

Here lately I've been craving canned spinach and milk, my only healthy cravings. Besides that I cannot get away from sweets. Everything with sugar. Ugh.

We have only told my best friend and his wife so far. As long as all goes well and we hear a heartbeat we will be telling family on thanksgiving. So crazy to think in just over a week I'll hopefully be able to talk about it!

 

[joo]

I have only told one of my closer mum friends and a couple of ladies at a church group I attend. I am desperate to tell people, and not sure how long I can keep it a secret because I'm already showing, but we don't want to tell anyone until we have told OH's family. I have to wait for the scan so DD can run in with it and tell them she's going to be a big sister. Until then I am avoiding them because I am huge!

 

[Boo44]

Had my first midwife booking in appointment today. It went fine she just took bloods and urine sample and filled in about a million forms. She actually offered to try and listen to the heartbeat with a Doppler but I declined! I think because they never usually do that and I feel like it's too early and if she couldn't find it I would have freaked out! She's going to refer me for my 12 week scan and my consultant antenatal clinic because of my 2 caesareans

She actually kept saying things like 'oh back again so soon!' And 'time for one more!' in a a nice way because she was my midwife before too, but it's got me freaking out now that my age gaps are too small and what if I can't cope!

And as for cravings I've just had a fish finger sandwich for my tea. I was desperate for one!

 

[SecondNote]

I guess I am more relaxed this time because I have already told my parents, my MIL, my sister and her husband, a family friend and one of my best friends. I almost told my coworkers a few times because I felt so sick at work but I stopped myself. Really waiting until after my scan on the 30th to tell anyone else ideally.

 

[Squig34]

Ha ha Vaniilla I find porridge has gone down well for breakfast so I'm not too unhealthy - I can't stomach sweet things anyway & I'm not fussed on crisps, though I do occasionally eat some if desperate... I have shepherd's pie in the oven for lunch. Potatoes & vegetables really appeal to me! (I hope the baby enjoys eating vegetables as much once it's born )

We've told our immediate families. I'll tell some of my closest friends over the next few weeks as I see them. Had to tell my colleague on Friday cos of all the hospital appointments. I don't think we'll formally announce though, & after the last time, we probably won't make it more widely known until after a successful 20 week scan, including to most of our extended family (we'll probably tell a few that we're closer to).

Squig do you mind me asking what happened at your last 20 week scan to Adam? X

No I don't mind you asking at all. He had developed severe early onset IUGR, which means he wasn't growing properly, & it had started early on in my pregnancy (my best guess is around 12 weeks as he grew properly until then & was very active) & I also had ogliohydramnios - low amniotic fluid. At my scan when I was 20+4, he was only about the size of a 16-weeker. There's nothing they can do so early. His wee heart had stopped by the time I went back the next week. It appears that my placenta didn't grow properly -so Adam wasn't getting the nutrients & oxygen he needed- due to a blood clotting problem (though my blood tests have all been normal) so this time I'm on daily injectible blood thinners & starting aspirin in the next day or two. I desperately hope it works this time.

Glad your appointment went well I don't think it sounds like you've left too small a gap between babies, & I think you'll cope

 

[GeralynB]

My babes will be 20 months apart and I sometimes worry how I'll manage

 

[vaniilla]

Squig34 - That sounds like a very difficult time to have gone through, I'm really sorry for your loss I hope this pregnancy goes very smoothly for you.

 

[mommyxofxone]

I'm so sorry squig

Geralyn you've got it mama. May be hard at first but youllfall into routine and be fine

Secondnote I told everyone at 5 weeks. Definitely more laid back this time too lol. Didn't want to make up excuses to sickness and tiredness if it was bad! Wanted it out in the open.

 

[gaiagirl]

So sorry Squig, I can't even imagine how painful that must have been. I hope you have an entirely uneventful pregnancy this time.

I think everyone worries about gaps. I worry now that 3 seems harder than 2...maybe I shouldn't have waited? lol. It will have its pros and cons no matter what!

 

[vaniilla]

I agree that everyone worries about gaps - we wanted a relatively small gap but are going to have over 5 and were worried about bonding, but lo is very loving so I'm hoping it won't be a problem.

I can't believe I have to wait 6 hours for my appointment I want to get it over and done with!

 

[AngelofTroy]

I'm eating way way way too much, I've had two breakfasts. I just feel nauseous whenever I'm not eating or if I finsish on the wrong taste. I can't explain it. I'm not even enjoying any food so its completely pointless. I don't want to gain a crazy amount again.