~*May Miracles 2020*~

[cnote]

Here’s my bump. Terrible work bathroom lighting, it looks much bigger to me in person. I’ve gained 16 lbs! I’m not even eating that much more than pre pregnancy and I still walk 3 miles a day.

 

[cnote]

My bump pretty much disappeared this week. 25 weeks with Finlo and with Kirree, then today at 24+6:

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My specialist midwife came round today and I told her that it feels like I’m not pregnant anymore. I’ve now lost 10lb in a week and I feel like I’ve reabsorbed the baby, as the bump has almost gone. It’s a surreal feeling. She made me look at the scan reports to show me it is in there (or was...). I refused to let her listen in with a Doppler or feel my abdomen because I was scared of what we would find.
In other news, last week’s ECG results show that there is something wrong with my heart’s conduction. I have no idea what this means, but the GP is ordering me a 24 hour ambulatory ECG to see what is going on.

Sorry you’re dealing with all this Ellie, it sounds like you have a lot going on. The weight loss and heart thing are scary but the baby is okay, and I’m sure in the grand scheme of things you will be okay too. Just take it one step at a time and I highly recommend protein shakes made with whole milk to put some calories and nutrients back in you. Gonna be okay, just take it easy.

 

[Aphy]

Love the bumps ladies! Mine is attached (don’t know why it’s posting sideways) feel like I’m carrying much bigger than in first pregnancy and also lower.

Sorry to everyone struggling with one or other bug...hope you all feel better soon!

 

[Jary]

Finally figured out how to get a pic up lol. Here is my bump pic from yesterday. 25 weeks exactly!

 

[Jary]

Had my physio appointment today. Really lovely physio and she said one side of my pelvis was tighter than the other so we worked on that to make them more even. As she was doing it baby girl was having a very good wriggle

So now I have a tubifix bandage for around my bump and my hips and a firmer support band just for my hips when I'm walking. So hopefully I can keep on top of things this time.

Pretty much every time I woke last night and changed sides I had a very wiggly baby and it's very ticklish lol so lovely to feel tho

 

[Babylove100]

@Jary glad it all went well at physio! And yay for lots of movements, it's so amazing isn't it!!!

 

[Jary]

26 weeks today! How are my fellow bump buddies??

I feel huge today, I swear she's had a growth spurt overnight haha. I'm hoping that tomorrow when I get paid I can book a private scan. I really want to see her again!

I never wrote a birth plan for my first pregnancy as I know that they can just go out the window if there's an emergency. But I decided to write one now and I'm still in that mindset that things can change, however now I've had previous experience and knowing where I want more control in my labour I felt I needed to have it all in writing.

 

[Aphy]

How is everyone doing? Myself and ds are feeling miserable with a severe cold so I feel like death walking and of course, no medications can be taken due to pregnancy. Just have to keep suffering til it runs its course. A positive is we are going for our 4D scan tomorrow so we are going to get to see our new little mans face hope he pays along!

 

[kittykat7210]

I’m doing okay, weighed myself again this morning and still not gained any weight despite eating nothing but takeaway and sweet things over the weekend (not a normal occurrence, was MIL’s birthday and was a special one) not really sure whether it’s a problem or not, I’m not spectacularly hungry/depriving myself of anything

 

[missielibra]

Jary, I have given up on writing on birth plan haha. My first labor was 3 hours barely and I didn't have time to do any of the things on it. I just kept fighting the nurses that yes I do indeed have to push NOW. At least I got my natural birth.

Aphy, I feel you. I have just recovered from gastro-cold-gastro-pink eye and being sick pregnant is hell! Hope your scan goes well and LO cooperates! My 3D/4D is March 18th!

Kittykat, is your doctor concerned? Sometimes LO go through spurts so it feels like even days of bad eating don't help put on the weight!

I had my apt yesterday. I weighted the same as last month. So, so far I am up 7lbs at 24 weeks. She wasnt too happy. But my belly measured 24cm for 24 weeks so she was happy about that. But I think she is expecting me to be up 4lbs when I see her again at 28 weeks. Hahaha.

I will have a 32 weeks echo after all. Mateo was too 'on the line' with his birth weight and tho my 21 weeks echo was normal, he sticks on the smaller side like his brother so she wants to make sure that tho he will be small he will be within the norm small. So other scan at the end of March ish! I'm waiting for the hospital to call!

 

[kittykat7210]

Jary, I have given up on writing on birth plan haha. My first labor was 3 hours barely and I didn't have time to do any of the things on it. I just kept fighting the nurses that yes I do indeed have to push NOW. At least I got my natural birth.

Aphy, I feel you. I have just recovered from gastro-cold-gastro-pink eye and being sick pregnant is hell! Hope your scan goes well and LO cooperates! My 3D/4D is March 18th!

Kittykat, is your doctor concerned? Sometimes LO go through spurts so it feels like even days of bad eating don't help put on the weight!

I had my apt yesterday. I weighted the same as last month. So, so far I am up 7lbs at 24 weeks. She wasnt too happy. But my belly measured 24cm for 24 weeks so she was happy about that. But I think she is expecting me to be up 4lbs when I see her again at 28 weeks. Hahaha.

I will have a 32 weeks echo after all. Mateo was too 'on the line' with his birth weight and tho my 21 weeks echo was normal, he sticks on the smaller side like his brother so she wants to make sure that tho he will be small he will be within the norm small. So other scan at the end of March ish! I'm waiting for the hospital to call!

not seen my doctor for 2 months I have a midwife appointment on Monday though so will bring it up, I’ve been measuring my bump as well and am below the lowest line on my chart, but baby was measuring a bit small at my 20 week scan so I’m sort of expecting a small baby! We’ll see if my midwife measures my bump this appointment but she might wait until the 28 week appointment to measure! She’s not a brilliant midwife anyway but she’s my only choice

I think if you’re measuring fine all will be well, I didn’t realise you guys got weighed every appointment though! My midwife only weighs at 8 weeks and 36 weeks and that’s all! I just weigh myself weekly for my own weird amusement!

 

[missielibra]

not seen my doctor for 2 months I have a midwife appointment on Monday though so will bring it up, I’ve been measuring my bump as well and am below the lowest line on my chart, but baby was measuring a bit small at my 20 week scan so I’m sort of expecting a small baby! We’ll see if my midwife measures my bump this appointment but she might wait until the 28 week appointment to measure! She’s not a brilliant midwife anyway but she’s my only choice

I think if you’re measuring fine all will be well, I didn’t realise you guys got weighed every appointment though! My midwife only weighs at 8 weeks and 36 weeks and that’s all! I just weigh myself weekly for my own weird amusement!

Well I don't know where you are but here its an apt every 4 weeks until 32. Then its every 2 weeks until 36 and then weekly. Weigh in at every apt and listening to HB at every apt. I think I would personally worry if I didnt see anyone for 2 months hahah . Im such an anxious person.

I wonder how much of a link there is between uterus height and small baby. Mateo I was always spot on and even at my 32 weeks echo they confirmed he was 5th percentile (And he was born full term at 5lbs13oz).

I would not weight myself for my own amusement hahahahaha. Well the weight gain isnt bad Im only 127lbs right now but. I dont like scales hahahah. Are the apts so far cause its a midwife or would it be the same with a doc? So weird to see all the differences!

 

[kittykat7210]

Well I don't know where you are but here its an apt every 4 weeks until 32. Then its every 2 weeks until 36 and then weekly. Weigh in at every apt and listening to HB at every apt. I think I would personally worry if I didnt see anyone for 2 months hahah . Im such an anxious person.

I wonder how much of a link there is between uterus height and small baby. Mateo I was always spot on and even at my 32 weeks echo they confirmed he was 5th percentile (And he was born full term at 5lbs13oz).

I would not weight myself for my own amusement hahahahaha. Well the weight gain isnt bad Im only 127lbs right now but. I dont like scales hahahah. Are the apts so far cause its a midwife or would it be the same with a doc? So weird to see all the differences!

I think it’s a former eating disorder thing! I’m not obsessing and weighing multiple times daily but I think for my own sanity I need to weigh myself in a weird way! I only get midwife appointments, doctors don’t get involved unless there’s an issue or you’re a high risk pregnancy. I did have a scan 4 weeks ago to be fair but there was no discussion or anything it was just a scan. We get 2 scans, 12 weeks and 20 weeks that are at the hospital but you don’t actually see anyone and discuss anything, it’s literally a scan and go situation, then midwife appointments at 8 weeks, 16 weeks, 24 weeks (first pregnancy only, but can request this one for subsequent pregnancies as I have done this time) 28 weeks, 31 weeks if first baby, 34 weeks, 36 weeks, 38 weeks and 40 weeks, then if you go over due you get one at 41 and 42 weeks. I never even made it to my 40 week one last time and am pretty much expecting a similar scenario this time! But yeh we get weighed at 8 weeks and 36 weeks only and measuring normally starts at 28 weeks, we get to listen to baby’s heartbeat at 16 weeks and if we request it at any later appointments but it’s not a normal part of the later appointments!

It’s so strange how differently everywhere does prenatal care! I’m in the UK for reference!

 

[missielibra]

I think it’s a former eating disorder thing! I’m not obsessing and weighing multiple times daily but I think for my own sanity I need to weigh myself in a weird way! I only get midwife appointments, doctors don’t get involved unless there’s an issue or you’re a high risk pregnancy. I did have a scan 4 weeks ago to be fair but there was no discussion or anything it was just a scan. We get 2 scans, 12 weeks and 20 weeks that are at the hospital but you don’t actually see anyone and discuss anything, it’s literally a scan and go situation, then midwife appointments at 8 weeks, 16 weeks, 24 weeks (first pregnancy only, but can request this one for subsequent pregnancies as I have done this time) 28 weeks, 31 weeks if first baby, 34 weeks, 36 weeks, 38 weeks and 40 weeks, then if you go over due you get one at 41 and 42 weeks. I never even made it to my 40 week one last time and am pretty much expecting a similar scenario this time! But yeh we get weighed at 8 weeks and 36 weeks only and measuring normally starts at 28 weeks, we get to listen to baby’s heartbeat at 16 weeks and if we request it at any later appointments but it’s not a normal part of the later appointments!

It’s so strange how differently everywhere does prenatal care! I’m in the UK for reference!

My friend who previously had an eating disorder and is now pregnant also does this. She eats enough and everything but she says weighing herself keeps her sane haha.

Wow. Here also at 12weeks and 20 weeks we have a scan (Im in Canada). But the rest of the apt are much different! And here we have no difference between 1st pregnancy and subsequent ones. Here its your choice (if not high risk) doctor or midwife but there arent that many midwife so usually theres a waiting list and people just go to a doctor. Haha when did you give birth with your girl? I didn't make it to my 37weeks apt haha (It was at 8am 37+2 and he came at 5am 37+2). I am like you, hoping I don't make it to 40 (but to 37 at the very least!) It feels like not having had that chunk of the end of the pregnancy, I am dreading going through it this time because I always hear its the worst!

 

[kittykat7210]

My friend who previously had an eating disorder and is now pregnant also does this. She eats enough and everything but she says weighing herself keeps her sane haha.

Wow. Here also at 12weeks and 20 weeks we have a scan (Im in Canada). But the rest of the apt are much different! And here we have no difference between 1st pregnancy and subsequent ones. Here its your choice (if not high risk) doctor or midwife but there arent that many midwife so usually theres a waiting list and people just go to a doctor. Haha when did you give birth with your girl? I didn't make it to my 37weeks apt haha (It was at 8am 37+2 and he came at 5am 37+2). I am like you, hoping I don't make it to 40 (but to 37 at the very least!) It feels like not having had that chunk of the end of the pregnancy, I am dreading going through it this time because I always hear its the worst!

I made it to 39 weeks but I was having so many labour signs from early on I made myself rest loads and loads to try and keep her in for as long as possible, it wasn’t until 38 weeks that I thought ah well she’ll be fine and she came a week after when I started walking and things again, Labour was very short though for a first labour (<5 hours 0-10cm) I’m not sure what to expect this time, I’m losing plug chunks like I did last time and having quite severe (but not regular) braxton hicks like I did last time, it’s hard to know how to approach it! I think I’m just worried about premature labour because a lot of the girls in my family have had premature labours, my mum for example was born at 32 weeks!

 

[cnote]

I'm doing okay. I had a huge tooth infection which started very suddenly and was excruciating and I'm on anti biotics now. Will need a root canal before the baby is born, which I was avoiding. I knew I needed one but I was trying to hold off until after the baby. This week is a huge week at work where I'm coordinating/facilitating a very large project and I'm overwhelmed and really tired. I'm so angry at a colleague right now I didn't even sleep last night, I was livid. Too tired to get into details....

Birth plan, I also didn't follow mine the first time around, not even close! I wont bother with one this time, and I also plan to pack a very modest hospital bag this time. Last night I had a book, music, fancy nightgown and robe, slippers, etc....barely touched any of it. This time just the basics.

I have my 3d/4d appt next Sunday! Would love to see a pic from everyone's appointments if they want to share!

 

[missielibra]

Kittykat,
I feel you I was having real contractions and BH out the wazoo early (20weeks BH 27weeks real contractions but far apart). I was put on stop at 36+3 he came about a week later. And now I am also having a lot of BH and some real ones. I am also worried about preterm labor. I don't have any in my family. But, I mean technically, by LMP, when I gave birth I was 37+0(and it was 5 am...) so a day sooner and by LMP he was a preemie so it scares me. I am also in the same boat. Water broke at 2am 0.5cm, 5am he was in my arms! So less than 3 hours from 0.5cm to holding baby. I am scared of how fast it could be this time!

Cnote, I am sorry you're having a hard time with a work situation. If you ever wanna talk we are here I am also very sorry about the root canal. Those are painful. I actually thought you couldnt even get that done pregnant!

I will def be sharing my photos when I have mine and I am excited to see everyone's!!

 

[kittykat7210]

Kittykat,
I feel you I was having real contractions and BH out the wazoo early (20weeks BH 27weeks real contractions but far apart). I was put on stop at 36+3 he came about a week later. And now I am also having a lot of BH and some real ones. I am also worried about preterm labor. I don't have any in my family. But, I mean technically, by LMP, when I gave birth I was 37+0(and it was 5 am...) so a day sooner and by LMP he was a preemie so it scares me. I am also in the same boat. Water broke at 2am 0.5cm, 5am he was in my arms! So less than 3 hours from 0.5cm to holding baby. I am scared of how fast it could be this time!

Cnote, I am sorry you're having a hard time with a work situation. If you ever wanna talk we are here I am also very sorry about the root canal. Those are painful. I actually thought you couldnt even get that done pregnant!

I will def be sharing my photos when I have mine and I am excited to see everyone's!!

oh wow! See I can never tell the difference between braxton hicks and real contractions, it was the same last time, they felt exactly the same! My waters broke quite late last time, not sure what’s normal to be fair! I’m not sure about a birth plan anyway as they tend to get thrown out in the first 5 minutes anyway!

hubby is saying no to a 4D scan this time, he says they are a waste of money and he’d rather buy something for the baby, I’m hoping to change his mind so we’ll see how that goes! Looking forward to seeing every one else’s though!

 

[elliecain]

I gained back some of the weight I lost, but am still way behind how much I gained with my other babies. I’m happy with that, as it will be easier to get to target weight after the baby is born.
I have a growth scan next Thursday. My son was born at 35 weeks after he stopped growing and he was very unwell (both lungs collapsed, sepsis, ventilator, NICU) so they keep an eye on growth in the 3rd trimester. My daughter had extra scans at 28, 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40 weeks. Her growth had stopped at due date so they were happy I was already in labour and they just sped it up a bit (I’ll not be doing that again - syntocinon is evil!)
I already have scans scheduled at 28/32/36 with this one but I expect we will have more because I’m so geriatric.

 

[Jary]

My midwife hasn't measured me yet but she said my uterus was where it was expected to be size wise and then she will measure from 28 weeks which is booked for 18th feb.

We have a private 3d scan booked for Saturday and my daughter is very excited to see 'her baby' as she calls her!

I've been struggling the last 2 days with a tight lower back and sciatica. I think come the end of the pregnancy I will be struggling quite a bit with pain, but fingers crossed the PGP doesn't worsen too much.

Cnote I'm sorry you've had a rough time with your tooth. Toothache is so draining!