June Bundles of Joy - 2016

[AngelofTroy]

I'm not thin at all, just don't look pregnant. I'm my usual slightly padded self lol.
I haven't weighed myself recently.

Today has been a write off, after thinking I'd finally turned a corner I've barely left my bed, thrown up a lot and have the dehydration headache from hell.

 

[Boo44]

Ok ladies something has been bothering me - on thurs I got one of the midwife sonographers to scan me, bean was there measuring 9+4 which is exactly what I thought from my ovulation date and lovely heartbeat and it was bouncing around.

But I can't help looking at the picture and thinking there's not much fluid around the baby. Just from looking at all your pictures there seems to be much more around the babies! I'm hoping it's just the angle the picture was taken. I am such a worrier I drive myself crazy over stuff like this.

What do you girls think?

https://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/rshipley20/Mobile%20Uploads/4221E723-81FC-4CA1-8582-1EB5D81931ED_zpsohnwzhcf.jpg

 

[Rhi_Rhi1]

I've actually lost 3lbs. But my jeans are tighter... Work that out haha

 

[GeralynB]

Ok ladies something has been bothering me - on thurs I got one of the midwife sonographers to scan me, bean was there measuring 9+4 which is exactly what I thought from my ovulation date and lovely heartbeat and it was bouncing around.

But I can't help looking at the picture and thinking there's not much fluid around the baby. Just from looking at all your pictures there seems to be much more around the babies! I'm hoping it's just the angle the picture was taken. I am such a worrier I drive myself crazy over stuff like this.

What do you girls think?

https://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/rshipley20/Mobile%20Uploads/4221E723-81FC-4CA1-8582-1EB5D81931ED_zpsohnwzhcf.jpg

I just googled some images of 9 + 4 sonos and there are some that look like yours. I really don't know much about it at all but seems normal compared to the other photos. Definitely ask your midwife about it if you're concerned

 

[mommyxofxone]

Also...I'm wearing maternity pants this weekend. I am about the size now that I was at 14ish weeks with my first. How about you all?

The mat jeans are still a bit big but my other jeans are soooo uncomfortable. Maternity leggings are simply the best thing in the world though.

My birthday is in a few weeks and I think I'm going to get a coat that works for maternity (this winter and spring), babywearing (next year), and then just regular.

Anyone else starting to show and in maternity stuff?


Off to spa in an hour. Having a destress treatment which includes foot soak and foot massage, arm shoulder upper back massage. Soooo need it this weekend!

ha in comparison to my first, i'm huge! i'm closer to higher in my teens. I didn't show at all til almost 20 weeks last time, and this time, you can just tell. It's puffed out in front and it's nice and rounded lol. So i've been in maternity since almost 7 weeks because its more comfy and i swear i poas and BLOAT there it was! so i've been in it for a while. maybe even before that.

I'm a bit worried that everyone seems to be showing now and I'm not at all. I'm nearly 12 seeks with my second and in my normal skinny jeans. :/

nothing wrong with that! my sil is on her THIRD baby and only just started showing at 20 weeks.

Ok ladies something has been bothering me - on thurs I got one of the midwife sonographers to scan me, bean was there measuring 9+4 which is exactly what I thought from my ovulation date and lovely heartbeat and it was bouncing around.

But I can't help looking at the picture and thinking there's not much fluid around the baby. Just from looking at all your pictures there seems to be much more around the babies! I'm hoping it's just the angle the picture was taken. I am such a worrier I drive myself crazy over stuff like this.

What do you girls think?

https://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/rshipley20/Mobile%20Uploads/4221E723-81FC-4CA1-8582-1EB5D81931ED_zpsohnwzhcf.jpg

I THINK (but i'm not positive) it's the angle with the actual ultrasound? but i'm not sure. From that photo looks like mine has way too much fluid? lol! I think if there was any concern they'd have told us in our appts yes? I know i saw my actual dr for my ultrasound, she's the one that did it, and said everything looked great. Did yours say anyting? No news is good news! whens your next appt?

 

[joeybrooks]

Please don't let the sickness get worse at 10 weeks, I can't take any more! I've lost 9lb in 3 weeks and haven't had a proper meal in a week (that has stayed down). I'm so tired and sick all the time it is really starting to bring my mood down. I took thur and fri of last week off sick and no doubt I'll hear about it tomorrow! I could barely function and it did me the world of good.

I've my midwife appointment on Tuesday and hubby and I have a very long overdue evening out planned for Tuesday night, so hopefully this week will be better xx

 

[Boo44]

Yeah I'm sure it's just the angle. It was just one of the sonographer midwives at work I asked to do it it wasn't an official scan. I remember from one angle she was showing me the yolk sac and I couldn't see the baby at all in that angle, just fluid! I need to not work myself up about this I'm a terrible over worrier x

 

[Squig34]

I think it's just the angle too Boo.

Beccy, I had back pain the whole of my last pregnancy & I get it intermittently this time.

Congratulations on Iakyri!

I read that your hormones peak at week 10. Last time, I was really sick & tired in week 9 but started to improve from week 10. I was tired & sick last week so just waiting to find out what the next few days will bring for me. Hopeful that the nausea will start leaving by the end of this week!!

Joey, sorry to hear how sick you've been

 

[GeralynB]

I've been feeling a bit better so I hope week 10 doesn't get worse. We have a busy week next week...Thanksgiving is Thursday and my cousin's wedding is Friday. I know I'll be exhausted after those two days

 

[tinkerbelle93]

Which bit is the fluid, is it the dark pocket thing around baby? With my son I had 2 scans a week apart at 11 and then 12 weeks and that bit looks completely different on both of them, the later scan he looks really squished with no space. I don't really know what it means?

 

[tinkerbelle93]

I'm not showing yet, I get a bump bloat but that's all. I'm sure I read before 12 weeks it's just the uterus thickening a little, it doesn't start expanding and you don't have fluid until past that point.

 

[mommyxofxone]

Tinkerbelle I read its just bloat too but omg its huge. I haven't gained weight yet but my stomach looks like a proper bump!

 

[gaiagirl]

I can feel my uterus up above my pelvic bone now, so there's definitely bloat but I also think it's uterus pushing stuff upwards...

 

[Dory85]

I always read through everyone's messages and plan replies but when it comes to it I can't remember who said what?!

My bump is definitely not proper bump. It's too soft to be bump. Can you feel your uterus when you're lying down AngelofTroy? Mine is so much easier like that.

Movement wise my first had an anterior placenta and I felt flutters from around 18 weeks. My second was the same time but posterior. The only real difference for me was my movements second time round were much clearer throughout (occasionally hurting).

I have today and tomorrow at work and then I'm on annual leave to visit my parents. Typically this means I have sinusitis and conjunctivitis (thanks Aaron). Tomorrow we should find out what's happening for definite with my nephews and Friday is my scan which I'm relieved about since my sickness and tiredness has massively reduced. It's a pretty busy week!

 

[Starlight32]

I have a weird question...

We already have a glider, and I have found myself "gliding"/rocking in it to relax. Is this OK for baby? I don't want to rock baby all around in the womb while I'm using the glider pregnant.

 

[Squig34]

Dory, I expect your symptoms have reduced because you're getting to the end of first tri. Hope your scan is perfect

Starlight, I think that will be fine. After all, we move all the time & baby is busy buzzing around all over the place of its own accord. Don't worry

 

[tinkerbelle93]

I don't know what I'm feeling for with regards to feeling uterus?

Starlight I would imagine that's fine, exercise is fine and so is sex so can't see that not being okay

Still over 2 weeks until scan, not showing and not feeling movement yet, no more appointments.. it's all a bit boring at the moment!

I've written a list of all the things we need to buy as we saved nothing from last time. There's so much stuff, I'm just trying to remember what things were a waste of money but I can't remember.

 

[AngelofTroy]

I don't know what I'm feeling for with regards to feeling uterus?

Starlight I would imagine that's fine, exercise is fine and so is sex so can't see that not being okay

Still over 2 weeks until scan, not showing and not feeling movement yet, no more appointments.. it's all a bit boring at the moment!

I've written a list of all the things we need to buy as we saved nothing from last time. There's so much stuff, I'm just trying to remember what things were a waste of money but I can't remember.

Would you mind sharing your list? We borrowed a lot from SIL last time but this time she's also pregnant 3 months ahead. So we've given it all back!

 

[Rhi_Rhi1]

Still waiting on the midwife. Really hope she phones this week. I would like my booking app by next week ! (10 weeks) so surely she should have phone by now...

 

[tinkerbelle93]

So far have this which is just for the first few months, not thinking about weaning/highchairs and all the safety stuff ect yet. It just seems like so much so I'm trying to narrow down to what is really essential xx

Spoiler

Pushchair and car seat/travel system
Extras for pushchair (rain cover, clip-on umbrella, cosytoes ect.)
baby sling/carrier
Car window shades
Changing bag
Portable changing mat
Breastfeeding sling/covers
Breast pump
Milk storage bags
Bottles
Steriliser and bottle brush
Bottle warmer
Bottle storage bag
Muslin squares and bibs
Dummies
Breastfeeding support pillow
Nursing bras and easy opening nightwear/breast pads and creams
Nappies
Wipes/cotton wool pads
Nappy sacks
Nappy creams
Baby nail scissors/brush ect?
Baby bath toiletries
Baby bath and bath support
Bath thermometer
Hooded towels?
Top/tail bowl?
Changing mat
Video baby monitor
Room thermometer?
Cot and cot mattress
Cot mobile
Fitted cot sheets
Blankets for cot/pram
Baby sleeping bags
Moses basket, mattress and stand
Fitted moses basket sheets
Bouncy chair
Swinging chair
Play mat/play gym
Toys/rattles
Clothes- sets of vests, baby-grows with built in scratch mits, soft hats, socks ect in each size, sunhat, cardigans, snow-suit and hat for colder months.
Nursery furniture- drawers, wardrobe and changing unit. Cordless blackout blinds.