March Munchkins 2017 - calling all March Mummy's to be:)

[button05]

Re low placenta; thanks kate, really hoping that mine just moves out of the way! I'd really like another normal birth, can't imagine c section recovery with a toddler would be fun!

Aah restless legs, I remember that when being pregnant with DD, hope that doesn't return!

 

[Oxygen7880]

Had a rubbish few days. My little girl caught a stomach bug from nursery and then I ended up with it a day later. It has been really tough with us both being ill and it has set me back a lot. I was still feeling pretty tired and still struggling with some nausea and food aversions anyway, so the bug has wiped me out completely.
I don't know why but second trimester my appetite has just disappeared. If it wasn't for my stomach feeling empty and refluxy then I wouldn't even feel the need to eat. I think I'm actually eating less now then I did in first tri. Such a diff preg from with my daughter.

 

[PrincessTaz]

Broodymrs I had restless leg with my DS really bad and I've just started to get it again now. Someone haspecial recommended magnesium lotion so once I've tried it I'll let you know how I get on xx

Oxygen sorry you and your lovely have been poorly, hope you're both feeling well again soon xx

 

[broodymrs]

Oh no oxygen. That sounds rubbish. Hope your and your lo are better soon 😟

 

[elliecain]

I'm sorry you are poorly, Oxygen. I hope it all clears up soon.

My appetite is lower this tri than first. I assumed it's because I was on steroids until 12w, so I ate constantly. It was awful how much I ate and how much weight I gained. This tri, I'm gaining much more slowly and I feel full quicker. It might also be that Finlo has moved up a lot and is squishing my stomach.

 

[mirandaprice]

Hope you and your little feel better oxygen!

I get restless legs sometimes, mostly at like 2 am when insomnia hits.


I had some spotting when I wiped this morning, which in itself doesn't panic me as its been off and on since the beginning, but seeing it still makes me so upset. Called my drs nurse line and just waiting for a call back now

 

[katestar53]

Get better soon Oxygen x

Oh no Miranda... Hope all is ok, it could just be an irritable cervix, thinking of you x

 

[sepia]

Hi girls and bumps.

Sorry it has been ages since since I have posted but I have been reading. Congratulations on all the scans and the blue, pink and yellow babies.

I have been struggling a lot lately and it has been causing me to distance myself from a lot of people I really shouldn't. My son is just over a year old now and the whole pregnancy I never could imagined there could be anything wrong. But he went overdue and I had to be induced. To cut a long story short he was born with neonatal meningitis. It was a really scary and stressful time. Dealing with this really made me withdraw from people and left me feeling quite isolated. My son made a am amazing recovery and so far has developed none of the complications that the doctors said he might. But it left me with postnatal depression and some posttraumatic stress sydrome. I have had a lot of of help dealing with this and I was discharged from the services just beofre I feel pregnant again. Now it has been a year I am really struggling with it again and I really struggled to enjoy his birthday but even more I am convinced something is going to happen to this baby and it won't have a good outcome. I barely think about this baby and hardly acknowledge it is there. I do want this baby and I have been told there is no increased chance of the same thing happening again but I can't stop worrying. On top of this we are trying to sell our home as we really need something bigger.

Sorry this seems to have gone on for ages but it feels good to write it all down.

 

[mirandaprice]

Alls well with me, massive yeast infection that's finally been confirmed. I've been thinking I've had one for almost 2 months now, so happy to finally have an answer and some relief.

Sepia, big big that must of been so scary to go through, I'm glad your son is fine. I imagine the possibility of neonatal meningitis isn't too common- but I totally understand the fear of something going/being wrong.

 

[Oxygen7880]

Sepia its no wonder you are struggling after going through such an ordeal. It must have been awful for you. I'm glad you had some help. Maybe you could get referred back and talk through some of your (understandable) worries.
I have struggled mentally during this preg so far and it's only really been since I have felt the baby move more and more that it's become more real. I haven't even bought any maternity jeans yet, I just haven't felt invested in the preg fully. I'm hoping that after my 20 week scan then I will feel more bonded and able to think forward. Think preg hormones have triggered my depression and anxiety this time.

 

[broodymrs]

Oh sepia. Massive hugs honey. Totally understandable to feel like this. It sounds like you would really benefit from speaking to a counsellor or something for some support while pregnant and we are all here for you. As you say it's highly unlikely anything like that will happen again but the fear is understandable. Please try not to distance yourself from people. Everyone who knows and loves you will want to provide you will support. I don't really know what else to say but sending lots of love to you.

I'm really struggling this pregnancy too. It's just one physical thing after another. Morning sickness, spd, dizziness and nearly passing out, anaemia, pregnancy induced arthritis (seriously?!), piles....the list goes on! It's finally all come to a head for me as my mum had a massive go at me this weekend. I've put more detail in my journal linked below if anyone's really interested in my messed up family! This has really affected me emotionally and I've ended up being signed off for 3 weeks with low mood. I'm finishing at Christmas anyway so if I'm honest I don't want to go back. I hate my job so it's only going to make my mental state worse. One step at a time though, I start counselling soon so hopefully that will help.

I'm having some horrible sensations at the moment. I don't know if it's braxton hicks or panic attacks but it's making me so uncomfortable. I have another anamoly scan today as they couldn't get all the measurements last time and I see a consultant afterwards so I'm going to ask about them. (And also whether I can take fish oil supplements and eat Christmas food with booze in! Don't know if anyone here knows?).

So that's me. Hope everyone else is doing ok.

 

[bicornbump]

Big hugs sepia and broodymrs I feel for both of you.

I've been struggling myself, mostly because I'm convinced something will go wrong.
When you're told you can't get pregnant and then you get pregnant, it throws the whole experience off a bit.
I'm mostly concerned about premature labor and the babies growth, but I guess that's what my monthly scans are for.

 

[Ellivort]

I'm having a rough day today. Been running to toilet all morning and not to pee and I feel generally unwell. I hope it's just nerves over my 20w scan which is in two days and not a bug, that's the last thing i want. I'm having trouble keeping my sugar UP, it was down to 3.9 and i felt absolutely dreadful.

The last couple nights I've woken up at 2am ready to start the day only to realize it was only 2am. Trying to go back to sleep has been unsuccessful and I drift in an out of sleep and toss and turn. So annoying!

On top of that DD has a pillowcase full of all my favourite chocolates from Halloween and I can't have any of it! Makes for a really grumpy pregnant lady!

In generally counting the mins until days end. Hoping tomorrow is better.

 

[TattyHead]

Sorry so many of you are feeling rough. I've had to take extra anti-sickness tablets today just so I can keep my food down It hasn't helped that I had my appointment with charlotte's neurosurgeon today so I had no sleep last night with being so nervous!
I've started a pregnancy journal & have put what happened at the appointment in there. If you want to look the link is -

https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/p...rlotte-anne-her-spina-bifida-journey-3-a.html

I apologise it's pretty long so I don't want to clog up our group!

 

[broodymrs]

So many of us feeling rough! That's not good. Tatty, read your journal. Glad the appointment went well. Sounds like you have a great doctor there.

Afm, scan went well. All good, definitely a boy and piling on weight so looking like another chunker 😀 Consultant said it's too early for BH so if the pain/panic attack things start up again go straight to hospital to be checked.

 

[MiBabyHopes]

sorry to hear that some ladies aren't feeling well and i hope that you all feel better soon! it stinks not feeling well on top of pregnancy symptoms (or because of them).

i'm tired but at least not exhausted all the time any more. i'm getting super excited about tom night, i can't wait to cut the cake and find out if we are having a boy or a girl!

 

[bicornbump]

Ah! So exciting, MiBabyHopes! My boyfriend and I did cupcakes! We initially did the reveal with just him and I, then we took cupcakes around to our families.

It was a lot of fun!

 

[elliecain]

I'm having trouble posting in my own diary... just checking if I can post here.

 

[bicornbump]

Is anyone else experiencing upper back pain?
I feel fine up until about 2pm, then the pain starts. It's usually right down the center, between my shoulder blades.

I'm only 21 weeks...I feel like it's too early for the extra weight to start bothering my back

 

[elliecain]

Me! I get it in the afternoon too and it is so sore. I got it during IVF too, so may be stress or hormonal...