*October Bumpkins*2014* 43 Babies Born!

[newlywed2013]

Thanks everyone! Love having such a support system!

So todays my birthday and I just woke up at 4am in tears because of a dream, then I heard someone that kept saying "hello" and it sounded like it was in my apartment! As I woke up, I think it actually was just my hubby snoring and I was still out of it, but I don't really know and I am a ball of nerves now! What a way to start a birthday!

 

[Loopy Laura]

Happy birthday newlywed! I hope your day improves! I'm sure you will be able to work something out with the doctor for the rest of the pregnancy re weight gain.

Has anybody flown anywhere during pregnancy yet? We are planning a trip to New York in early June (I'm in London) when I will be 22 weeks. I know guidance says there isn't a risk (except that there won't be any care on the plane if anything does happen and risk of thrombosis) but am still a bit worried about the pressure in the cabin etc. I remember last year when I wasn't pregnant I went on holiday and I felt really bloated and the flight triggered my period and I'm just worried something similar will happen! But I would like a holiday before little one arrives! Any advice from previous experience would be great. Thanks.

 

[GeralynB]

Happy Birthday!
I flew to Mexico 2 days after I found out I was pregnant. Don't think it made any difference since it was so early. I will be flying to Chicago in July when I'm around 25 weeks. I think you just need to drink a lot of water and get up and walk because you're at a higher risk for blood clots.
15 weeks today!

 

[lauraemily17]

I think some pregnancies just naturally lead to more weight gain. I put on about 70lbs with ds1 and by now had put on around 10lbs I think, whereas this time I've only gained 1lb. I think for me it's also a lesson learnt from first time round. I ate whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted and craved sweets & chocolate something awful so it's not surprising I put so much on. I'm being a lot more thoughtful about what I'm eating this time plus my morning sickness is still lingering which puts me off food. Last time eating made it better! (There really was no hope for me!)

I'm really really hoping to put on a lot less this time. Took me 18months to loose it last time. I wasn't one of the lucky ladies whose weight dropped off through breastfeeding.

 

[vickyandchick]

Happy birthday newlywed, hope you have a fab day

On the subject of weight gain, I think I've gained about 12lbs so far? Tbh I couldn't give a crap what the scales say, the only place I've put weight on is my belly and boobs and I don't think I look any fatter but that's my personal opinion

I've had a terrible weekend, my OH and I broke up on Sunday We were arguing and agreed to take a couple of days apart but he came home and said it was over. He said he still loves me and I still make him happy, he just doesn't want to be with me anymore
I just can't believe we're over

 

[Jcliff]

I've lost 12 lbs in the first tri so luckily I have some weight to spare! Really try to be active and eat healthy.. You are only in the beggining of your second tri. You will gain a lot the last trimester! It's mostly water but it's just miserable!!

 

[newlywed2013]

Double post

 

[cntrygrl]

I started out at 124 and last appointment I was at 134. So I had gained 10lbs that was at my 13week check up. We'll see what I weigh in at this Friday at 17weeks. I've also been trying to do 30 minutes on the treadmill every other day. My mum who is a freak of nature gained 50, 55, and 65 for each of us kids and was back down to pregnancy weight of 110 by her 6 week check up. I think that had to do more with her young age and how active she was.

 

[newlywed2013]

Happy birthday newlywed, hope you have a fab day

On the subject of weight gain, I think I've gained about 12lbs so far? Tbh I couldn't give a crap what the scales say, the only place I've put weight on is my belly and boobs and I don't think I look any fatter but that's my personal opinion

I've had a terrible weekend, my OH and I broke up on Sunday We were arguing and agreed to take a couple of days apart but he came home and said it was over. He said he still loves me and I still make him happy, he just doesn't want to be with me anymore
I just can't believe we're over

I am so sorry I couldn't imagine how hard that must be : hugs:

 

[Yo_Yo]

Happy birthday Newlywed!

Vicky-thinking of you with you oh troubles

Loopylaura-I flew with dd2 at 18 weeks pregnant to Venice. My tips are;
Get travel insurance that covers pregnancy
Wear flight socks
Try to get a seat with leg room
Find out the address of the local hospital in case if emergencies
Drink plenty of water
And...enjoy yourself!!

Had no complications from flying, and really enjoyed our break

 

[Yo_Yo]

I'm off to the drs this morning as I'm still getting bad pains in my stomach I'm also going to complain about the midwife I saw there the other day for just brushing off all my concerns too!

Hope all is well honey

 

[AshleyLK]

Newlywed-happy bday! And it's interesting you should have such a dream because I just had a creepy dream like that too..that a man came right up to our huge bedroom window in the middle of the night-jolted me awake! Had a hard time sleeping after that now I am also nervous about putting my dd in her own room

Geralyn-I just flew a week ago with my dd. all was fine (other than having to entertain my dd on a plane LOL. ) I will fly again around 18 weeks. I didn't feel any differently. I did fly 1st class and appreciated the extra space.


Vicky- so sorry about the relationship troubles. Maybe this route will make your pregnancy more stress free? I hope so.

 

[Mushymilkfor2]

Happy birthday newlywed! I'm sorry you're going through this thing with the weight gain. Honestly from the pictures you posted it doesn't look like you've gotten bigger anywhere but belly and boobs. I hope it all works out for you.

Vicky, I'm sorry that happened! Maybe in the long run it'll all be for the best for all three of you.

Kiki I hope everything's okay!

 

[kel21]

Happy birthday newlywed!
I have stopped weighing myself at home (too depressing) but at my last appt I had gained about 14lbs, which in reality is about 20lbs Trying not to stress, but I tend to be an all or nothing kind of girl. If I am on a diet I can say no and limit myself. But when not on a diet I can't say no...to anything! Plus I'm lazy and find it hard to stick with exercise I hate myself sometimes!

Happy birthday newlywed! I hope your day improves! I'm sure you will be able to work something out with the doctor for the rest of the pregnancy re weight gain.

Has anybody flown anywhere during pregnancy yet? We are planning a trip to New York in early June (I'm in London) when I will be 22 weeks. I know guidance says there isn't a risk (except that there won't be any care on the plane if anything does happen and risk of thrombosis) but am still a bit worried about the pressure in the cabin etc. I remember last year when I wasn't pregnant I went on holiday and I felt really bloated and the flight triggered my period and I'm just worried something similar will happen! But I would like a holiday before little one arrives! Any advice from previous experience would be great. Thanks.

I have not flown yet but will in a couple of weeks when I will be about 21 weeks. Fxd for us both

Happy birthday newlywed, hope you have a fab day

On the subject of weight gain, I think I've gained about 12lbs so far? Tbh I couldn't give a crap what the scales say, the only place I've put weight on is my belly and boobs and I don't think I look any fatter but that's my personal opinion

I've had a terrible weekend, my OH and I broke up on Sunday We were arguing and agreed to take a couple of days apart but he came home and said it was over. He said he still loves me and I still make him happy, he just doesn't want to be with me anymore
I just can't believe we're over

So sorry hun

Things are starting to get a little more crazy around here, between baseball and soccer, and homework I'm going crazy! Lol. Baby has been very wiggly and getting stronger 17 days until my scan!

 

[La Mere]

zephyr- LOL! My hubby caught our son when he was born at home. We had an unassisted pregnancy and birth with him.

Newlywed- Happy birthday!! Hope the rest of the day gets better!

Vicky- So sorry to hear about your troubles with your OH.

On the subject of weight gain, not sure how much I have gained so far.. I would probably say 10 lbs or less so far. I've only really ever started gaining late 2nd and on through the 3rd trimester.. and only ever about 40 lbs. I've been lucky to drop most of the weight with baby and loss of the placenta and waters, then the rest by breastfeeding. Can't believe I'll be 17 weeks tomorrow! It's flying by so fast!!

 

[GeralynB]

Here's my 15 week bump. Starting to show

 

[Mrs Eleflump]

Aww, cute bump, Geralyn

I had to tell someone to please take their hand off my stomach this morning. Really, why do people think that's ever an acceptable thing to do??

Admittedly I have been feeling very irritable and down the last few days, and things are getting to me a lot more than they would normally, whereas I've actually been on a very even keel up to now. I'm having a busy few weeks and it's not feeling like I have much time to myself, urgh.

 

[rbourre]

Woohoo, I just won a photo shoot. She said it's to be used this spring/summer so I asked if I could do it in July. That way I should look a lot more pregnant and not just like I am gaining some weight. We are going to do a family photo shoot but I'm hoping to get a couple pictures alone as maternity photos. I want to do them earlier rather than later in case baby is born early again. I didn't get a chance with my daughter since she was born at 29 weeks.

 

[MamaMac123]

Super exhausted as I went out to the Backstreet Boys concert last night and stood for like 4 hours straight so yeah very tired and super sore today!! Anyway I just wanted to give a quick update that I will be 18 weeks tomorrow and we have a prenatal appointment in the morning to make sure things are good and then we have our private gender scan tomorrow afternoon!!! Will make sure to pop in to update! Hope you are all well.

Oh how did you do at the concert?? We got tickets for Katy Perry back in January then got prego in February! The concert is in July and I'm worried how I'll survive it being so far along with twins! Been waiting to see her for years though so don't want to not go! Haha

Newlywed - Happy Birthday! Sorry about the weight stuff. So far I've gone up only 2 or 3 lb from my start weight but I was big to begin with.

Vicky - so sorry for the relationship stuff you're going through.

Geralyn - cute bump!

Have my scan tomorrow to determine identical or fraturnal! Finally! Haven't seen my babes since 5 1/2 weeks! DH isn't going to be able to come though because of his stupid job. I'm so annoyed! But my mother in law is going to come with me.

I keep hitting an exhaustion wall everyday at about 1-3 pm. Sooooo tired! I so want to quit workin and sleep whenever I want! Lol oh well

 

[GeralynB]

We have our gender scan tomorrow but won't find out until sat at our gender reveal party