September Snugglers 2016

[Alea]

Great scan ciz.

I think it's still media speculation regarding Kate Middleton. Nothing has really been officially reported here!!

I'm very local to Kate's home village so it's usually pretty big news here.

I haven't had anymore bleeding & only about 2 brown spots in over 24 hours now so feeling a little more hopeful things are still ok.

I'm pleased to hear your bleeding is settling down a little more now

 

[Alea]

A lady in a shop earlier thought Maisie's name was actually Moo, and I had to hold back from telling her I also have 'Quack' and a 'Ribbit' at home too. Of course I have not named my child after an animal sound

 

[Uni tsi]

I hope the news is true. I find it pleasing to think Kate is also a snuggler. That's awesome.

LoraLoo, my thoughts are with you. What a stressful time. I will pray that optimism is well warranted

That's a great scan pic ciz. Your's looks so much more like a little person than my blob did this week. How far along are you?

I have an appointment next week, at ten weeks, they're going to do a blood draw for genetic testing. I'm actually more nervous about the gender than I am the genetics. Or maybe gender anxiety is just a more pleasant distraction compared to worrying about genetics. Cause only now that I'm writing this, it strikes me I should worry about the genetics too. Afterall, there is a reason they give me those tests for free. But, mostly I'm just glad to find out the gender so soon and trying to keep focused on that. I'm aiming for team pink!

I got to see my little bean this past Wednesday. She was squirming around plenty. It's weird, but sometimes I imagine I can already feel her. But I think it's probably just gas lol

I'm staying home today so I busted out one of my maternity dresses. So comfy!! My work trousers are officially too tight but it still seems too early for maternity clothes. I wonder if people will notice if I start wearing yoga pants to work...?

 

[MummaMoo]

A lady in a shop earlier thought Maisie's name was actually Moo, and I had to hold back from telling her I also have 'Quack' and a 'Ribbit' at home too. Of course I have not named my child after an animal sound

My nickname is MooMoo, some people always call me Moo.

 

[campn]

So any bump pictures yet!? I feel like my belly popped over night so I'll have to take a picture and upload it.

I feel pretty nauseous and so tired today, like I can't keep my eyes open. Really looking forward to the second trimester.

 

[LoraLoo]

Alea that's hilarious! 🙊 lol

I took my first bump pic yesterday, will post now 😊 pretty sure it's just too many cakes though-ha! X

 

[LoraLoo]

Xx

 

[MummaMoo]

Ah, Lora that's such a cute ickle bump!

Mine is still disguised as blubber at the moment

 

[mrs unicorn]

Aw loraloo such a lovely bump!!

Here's my 4 & 9 week comparison. I'm super bloated by the end of the day but these are taken first thing in the morning. I feel more barrel-like that bump at the mo

 

[LoraLoo]

There's a definite difference Mrs unicorn! 😊 eek, exciting!

 

[ssarahh]

Ciz - great scan! Congratulations you must be so happy.

Lora and mrs u - lovely pics. You both look amazing.

AFM: Well I got my scan date today too ... 8th march. Feels like forever away and now I can't tell my mum on Mother's Day like I planned. I will be 12 + 6 on scan day.

Oh well at least I have a date now!

 

[ssarahh]

Forgot to say I'm staying team yellow too x

 

[campn]

Super cute bumps ladies! I still need to put mine up but I'm so bloated now!

 

[amantila]

Feeling down today. I know I'm being ridiculous, and all I want is a healthy baby, but I feel so fat. I've always struggled with body image (I used to be a ballet dancer and that has definitely skewed my self-image). None of my clothes fit right anymore. I feel like I am showing no matter what I wear. I tried on five shirts before I finally gave up and just went with a maternity shirt. This is my first pregnancy. Am I getting fat or can I really be showing at 11 weeks if I was relatively thin to begin with? I do not want to gain too much weight with this pregnancy, just the healthy amount for me and baby. I had a pretty flat tummy before and now I feel like I have a thick layer of blubber over my belly

 

[Uni tsi]

amantila, what I understand is the thinner you are to begin with the sooner you'll show.

 

[xanzaba]

Amantila-I know how you feel, but would some nice maternity clothes make you feel better? I know for me, I've been trying to get away with the clothes that I have, but end up feeling just fat or having my pants show a plumber crack. Not attractive or professional.

I am going this weekend to get just a couple of maternity things that fit, I'm sure it'll make a difference. Instead of covering up the bump with gobs of clothes and looking like a log, I'm going to try to wear my bump proudly.

 

[amantila]

Thanks uni and xan... I think I'm worrying myself because everything online says you won't show until about 14-16 weeks and I'm definitely already seeing a bump. I do think the clothes are part of the problem. I actually have some maternity clothes, but I've been avoiding wearing them at work because I'm trying to hide the bump still and don't want to wear anything that is obviously maternity. But I'm running out of flowy shirt options and you can clearly see the bump with all of my sweaters. I'm just going to have to tell work soon, I think.

I just think I'm also in the awkward stage where people will wonder if I'm gaining weight or pregnant (though it all seems to be in my belly so...)

 

[campn]

Aman- I completely get it. I'm actually heavier this time so it's making it even harder since last time I practically barely showed and now bam! But you know what who cares what others think!? You're pregnant! And heck I'll make every minute of it worth it and enjoy it.

You're making an entire new human and now even that my son is 3.5 and I look at him I can't believe I grew that person in my tummy that I look so down upon. We ar goddesses! If someone asks just be very vague, just say how many months you are and not weeks or just say "due in September" and let them figure it out.

 

[MummaMoo]

Amantilia, this is a horrible stage to be at, whether we're naturally slender or carrying extra weight, because there is no big obvious beautiful bump to wear with pride... and if you're still waiting to tell the world about it.
I was a BIG girl, and through hard work lost just over 3stone in weight, and was the smallest I'd ever been as an adult, so when I fell pregnant with Sophie, to feel my waistline filling out, it was really hard to handle, until the bump appeared. I never got back down to my lightest weight, so this time really do feel like I'm going to end up back where I very first started which is depressing to say the least, but then I also am trying to tell myself pretty much what Campn has said, this body is doing something AMAZING at the moment, go with it, let it all hang out - I'll deal with the weight once baby is here.

 

[Mummy1506]

Mummamoo - I feel your pain I was/am a big girl, I lost 6 stone then fell pregnant pretty much as soon as I hit target bam put it ALL back on with both my pregnancies & haven't been able to lose it! This is our last baby so will just enjoy & sort it out after.

The only thing that really bothers me is its hard to tell I'm pregnant until the third tri!