September October buddy:)

[Khadijah-x]

My glucose test wasn't fun.. the no eating part and trying my best not to throw up for 2 hours wasn't good. Also my veins had hidden due to not eating (that happens apparently) so twice she shoved it in with no luck then managed on the other arm. Then when taking the blood after the test still couldn't get it so had to go into the same vein which I have a lovely bruise now. Then in the afternoon I had midwife appt which more blood was taken..Blah.

She measured my belly first time! I'm measuring 27cm. Well chuffed! She did the doppler and monkey kicked it off! Made her laugh. So cool!

 

[bathbabe]

Haha! The nurse that did my GD bloods took it from all from the same vein too - about 2mm apart! Ugh.
I havnt had my fundal hight done yet so we shall see how that goes when I have my next appointment on the 8th July. X

 

[Khadijah-x]

Haha! The nurse that did my GD bloods took it from all from the same vein too - about 2mm apart! Ugh.
I havnt had my fundal hight done yet so we shall see how that goes when I have my next appointment on the 8th July. X

I was so excited to be measured.. not sure why!

I feel rubbish today. Feels just like a hangover!

 

[bathbabe]

Haha, im looking forward to having my fundal hight checked, I was constantly 4-5weeks ahead with my son. I wont use it to guess if im having a big baby or not tho because its such a useless way of checking babys growth lol. Its just another 'milestone' isnt it lol.
Im super excited for my growth scan tho!!! Another peek at baby yay. Roll on september 2nd! X

 

[CarolinDallas]

Nice! I haven't had fundal measurements done. I guess they'll do that next time.

I've spent the last 2 days calling daycares. I learned that people join their wait lists a year before they need it (a year?! Way to calculate conception, birth and all that! ) Let's see if I get a place for LO somewhere. We don't have relatives to help us. Have you thought of arrangements for your babies yet?

 

[bathbabe]

I will be off work till around May next year (yay for uk maternity leave!) My mum will have baby 2 or 3 days a week depending on what hours I do when I go back to work. X

 

[Khadijah-x]

I'm not looking to work any time soon until LO is in full time school anyway. Call me mad! I may be mad by then.. ha!
I'm studying from next year at University (had to delay a year for obvious reasons lol) part time one day a week or one and a half. Childcare would be crèches at the Uni or family / friends. I may prefer crèche as that early socialising with other children really benefits them x

 

[CarolinDallas]

I would love to stay home but health insurance is crazy expensive (DH and I are teachers, worst possible coverage) and we get penalized if we are not covered. And we make "too much money" for public services. You ladies are lucky .

 

[Khadijah-x]

We are lucky! I know a lot of women who would prefer to stay at home but have to work. Hubby is on a decent wage (prob less than a teachers salary though) but we don't have health insurance and being penalised if we don't pay it :O harsh!

We do have it lucky in the UK with health care. Everyone moans about it here and there but we are blessed to have the NHS

 

[kaths101]

We are so very lucky to have the NHS and maternity pay system. I am hoping to go back in April to work. Would love to be a stay at home mum but we can't afford it, I earn a lot for working Part-time. I do work a few evenings though so don't miss out too much on the kiddies!

I'm getting measured on Thursday

 

[Khadijah-x]

Yay measured! Something so simple gets us so excited. I tried to do it myself about a month ago.. didn't have a clue.. ha!

 

[Khadijah-x]

Labouring in water and a stork walk session booked for next Saturday..

 

[Khadijah-x]

Morning ladies

Yesterday 26+3 it was definite that LO was responding to our pokes and poking us back

Thought I'd share it with you all

https://vid.me/TO2d

 

[CarolinDallas]

I watched the video today! Very sweet. I started feeling LO clearly today. Not just his kicking but his body. I want DH to feel LO but every time DH touches my belly, LO stops kicking or moves away. DH is so frustrated!

 

[Khadijah-x]

I watched the video today! Very sweet. I started feeling LO clearly today. Not just his kicking but his body. I want DH to feel LO but every time DH touches my belly, LO stops kicking or moves away. DH is so frustrated!

Isn't that bizzare.. that would happen to us too at first!!! OH must have thought I was lying

 

[Khadijah-x]

My first stretch mark has come to play! I think... I'll post a pic!

 

[CarolinDallas]

I read on the third trimester forum (yes, I'm stalking those threads already) cocoa butter helps with stretch marks. I haven't tried so no idea. My aunt gave me an anti stretch-marks product but I've used it once LOL.

Braxton Hicks again today. Ugh! I know my dr told me it's normal if less than 4/hour but I'm still concerned LO may come earlier than expected.

 

[Khadijah-x]

I've been concerned about them too Carolin! And I'm convinced ill give birth before 29 weeks... I bloody hope not!

I had 5 BH yesterday, about 3 in an hour but none since so that's good. How many are you getting?

 

[bathbabe]

Hey ladies, how you all feeling? X

 

[Khadijah-x]

Hi Amber! Okay thank you.. who told us to be pregnant in this heat? ? I've just been out and soon as I was back I'm in my room naked on the bed with the fan on my butt