PAL - August 2012 Rainbow babies!

[chisox35]

Thanks for all the kind words everybody!


When is it "normal" to start feeling movement? My wife is at 17 Wk 4 days & nothing yet!

 

[struth]

Morning all :wave:

Chisox - I haven't felt anything yet either (at least i don't think I have!). My mw said that 18-20 weeks for a first pregnancy - although she did say that if the placenta is at the front then it can be later than that (22w+). Do you and your wife have a doppler? It really does help ease the nerves at this point in the pregnancy. However, if you haven't got one it might not be worth it now as I'm sure your wife will start feeling something soon!

MrsMoo - at least waiting another month will mean that your body will be all corrected and repaired and so on. I admire you for being able to do that! And it sounds like you are putting the time to good use too I'm hoping for a nice early bfp for you

Bizzy - thanks for the hugs! I've had a couple of better days actually - so I'm feeling a bit more normal and refreshed. I'm sure the ms will be back at some point but I'm enjoying its absence for a while!

 

[puppycat]

MW was shocked how active baby is at appt on Tuesday. She used doppler but baby didn't want to be monitored!

Have felt movement for a few weeks but this is my second.

 

[jd83]

Chisox, first pregnancies just depend on when she recognizes that's what it is. She is probably already feeling it but doesn't realize that's what it is. She will for sure probably recognize it within the next few weeks. Right now she might just think its gas, lol. Or think it feels like she is hungry (kinda feels like stomach growling/fluttering, but its not), even though she's not. It took me a while to figure out I was feeling baby with my first, and then I knew pretty early with this baby because I recognized the sensation.

 

[bizzy27]

I know that the last week or so I have been feeling what I think is gas bubbles but who knows as sometimes it will be followed by a LITTLE Poot and I think wow..thats a lot of bubbles for such a small poot.. And then other days it's just the bubbles.. who knows.. I am certain I will feel something for sure soon.

As for now, I am finally to the point where I can lay on my back and feel the pressure in my belly.. Whoo Hooo!

 

[struth]

Has anyone else developed a painful coccyx (tailbone)? I googled it yesterday and apparently it is another 'pregnancy thing'. Mine is really hurting - it started yesterday but has got much worse today. Apparently it is linked to posture when sitting but also to the movement of bones and ligaments. I think I need to buy a wedge cushion - has anyone else had to do this?

 

[bizzy27]

Has anyone else developed a painful coccyx (tailbone)? I googled it yesterday and apparently it is another 'pregnancy thing'. Mine is really hurting - it started yesterday but has got much worse today. Apparently it is linked to posture when sitting but also to the movement of bones and ligaments. I think I need to buy a wedge cushion - has anyone else had to do this?

The only time I have had a tailbone issue was about 2 weeks ago when I started my daily walking.. It seems the spontaneous walking aggrivated my hips,pubic bone and my tail bone. I felt like I fell flat on my ass.. But it only lasted for a day or so. Come to think of it.. it may not have been the walking .. as I was a tad into my 16 week (like you) I wonder if its just a timing thing.

 

[NewbieLisette]

Has anyone else developed a painful coccyx (tailbone)? I googled it yesterday and apparently it is another 'pregnancy thing'. Mine is really hurting - it started yesterday but has got much worse today. Apparently it is linked to posture when sitting but also to the movement of bones and ligaments. I think I need to buy a wedge cushion - has anyone else had to do this?

Hey Struth,

Same here...been happening here and there depending how I sit but yesterday it got really bad at work and I actually ordered a wedge and a foot stool which will hopefully help my posture and relieve the pain! Glad its all normal and part of the process

 

[BabyBumpLove]

Aw fab news! Do you think it might be a boy then? I think a boy would be more obvious and she sounded confident?

I don't know if I woulda been able to say no, haha! Too tempting!

Great pic Babybump - glad to hear that all went well. And great restraint too!! I'm not sure if I could showed the same restraint. You should give yourself a pat on the back for that one!

MrsMoo -great to see you here honey. How are you?

I am KNOW for a fact that I would not have shown any restraint. I would have had her tell me and kept it a secret between me and baby. And then tell her (nurse) to make sure she lets me act surprised with my DH.

HAHA .. I am a sucka though.

I know ladies I am kicking myself now for not finding out. But I will be nice to find out together. Or that is what I am telling myself haha. I thinks it's a boy, I thought I saw a scrotum when she asked, but I guess it could have been a vagina.

 

[chisox35]

struth / jd83 (& all) - Thanks for the replies!

We do not have a doppler & according to the Doc the placenta is in the back. She has not felt movement yet. Today starts week 18 - and it is also our 3 yr anniversary!

We still think everything is going OK but our next Appt isn't until March 22nd!

I wish you all the best!

 

[KozmikKitten]

Happy Anniversary Chisox and DW!

 

[powerxpuff]

I'm getting so anxious to know what I'm having! Any guesses as to what these lines are?

 

[puppycat]

I'd say that's a boy

 

[BabyBumpLove]

I think boy!!

 

[nicola ttc]

hello
Little bit late but can i join too please? Bubs is due 12th August.

 

[nicola ttc]

Powerxpuff that looks very much like a boy to me!!

 

[jd83]

Powerpuff, looks like a boy to me

Welcome Nicola:0

Happy anniversary Chisox!

 

[KozmikKitten]

Welcome nicola! I've seen you around on summer sunbeams threads. =)

 

[nicola ttc]

You have indeed Kozmic.
Are you as excited about your gender scan as i am??
How are you?

 

[KozmikKitten]

I am sooo excited! Only 10 more days til the scan! Do you have yours scheduled yet? I am generally doing well. I have been feeling nausous the last 3 days, and couldnt figure out if it was the bug going around or if its pregnancy related! I'm guessing pregnancy now though since its not getting worse/better.
How are you feeling?