September Snugglers 2016

[mrs unicorn]

Aman - this is my first too and I was shocked to see a difference when everything says you won't see anything until 14 weeks plus. It's clearly rubbish!! Although mine doesn't really look like a bump, more barrel-like!! I was wondering whether it's because it's all extra flab but I don't think I've ever managed to put on weight that quickly before. My size 8 jeans haven't fit me since week 5, I bought a size 10 pair but they are getting tight too so it prob won't be long before I go shopping for some mat jeans! Im thinking/hoping that it won't be too long before it's clearly a bump if I'm showing a bit already. Then I can happily wear close fitting clothes! I don't normally as I'm always conscious of my tummy so I can't wait for that. Don't be down on yourself - I'm pretty sure you look wonderful. What our bodies can do is amazing!

 

[MummaMoo]

Mummy - maybe we can support each other on a getting our body back journey once or babies are here! This will be our last baby too, so I will be on a serious mission once he/she is out! Lots of walking, and hopefully this one will be a sleeper so I can hop on the cross trainer or break out an exercise DVD!
Now the sickness has eased off I'm able to make better meal choices, so am just going to concentrate on limiting the gain.

 

[MummaMoo]

Mrs Unicorn, it's NOT flab on you chick! You're filling up with fluid as well as baby, bet that belly is solid as a rock! When I'm stood up mine feels solid, just when I'm sat down all you can pinch is blubber

 

[MummaMoo]

Oh, and ladies, if you're searching for maternity clothes, Vertbaudet have a great offer on at the moment - up to 60% off plus an extra 10%off and they have some LOVELY stuff. Am awaiting an order

 

[Mummy1506]

Mummamoo that would be great to have a buddy after to cheer each other on!!

I'm also trying to limit the gain this time. I piled it on with my first but the second once I gave birth I was the same weight as pre pregnancy but was already very overweight 😳.

 

[MummaMoo]

Right, we'll definitely do that then Mummy!

I'm already walking wherever I can, unless it's a distance my 2 year old couldn't handle, and when I'm over this horrible cold, I'm going to grab a few opportunities to get on the gym equipment.

 

[mrs unicorn]

Thanks mummamoo! I just can't wait for a big bump. I have some epic bloat going on this morning. DH has been taking the micky!! Said I'm beautiful but there's more beautiful to look at now! Think that was a good save after the 'secret greggs trips' comment (for non uk ladies that's a pasty shop)

 

[ssarahh]

Thanks mummamoo! I just can't wait for a big bump. I have some epic bloat going on this morning. DH has been taking the micky!! Said I'm beautiful but there's more beautiful to look at now! Think that was a good save after the 'secret greggs trips' comment (for non uk ladies that's a pasty shop)

How cheeky about Gregg's!! Made me laugh though.

I am definitely changing shape too. I put a work top on on Thursday and DH said that you could see I was preg wearing it. I wasn't expecting to start changing shape just yet x

 

[xanzaba]

I'm going to post a bump pick later this morning- at 12 1/2 weeks I am definitely showing. It seems weird to me that I haven't gained any weight with this sizable bump, so I'll just chalk it up to another amazing mystery of pregnancy.

As for good aspects of pregnancy, DH says I have a glow, and I notice that my hair is silkier than ever- it's usually thick and tends to frizz, especially with the humidity we have here.

I've been trying to be good about exercise, but I've been so busy at work. So I just find excuses to go up and down stairs, and walk to the cafeteria a couple of times a day. On the weekends we take the dog to the beach, so we get some good walking in there. DH is getting on my case, because he knows it is good for me and the baby and that I don't take time for myself. I guess it is a good tip to learn now as it won't get any easier from here on out.

For those of you suffering from MS, I can safely say that it is almost non-existent (at least for me) at 12 weeks. It started dropping at 10 weeks, came back a bit at 11 and now I'm nauseated only if I eat or drink something sweet in the morning and even that is so much less than what I had before.

 

[hopie2015]

Congrats, Ciz on the wonderful scan. Lotsa good news on here. I'm so happy for everyone!

I think supporting one another with getting fit again after baby is a great idea. I've managed to keep a better weight from age 35 on, than i did from late 20s to 35, which is strange! I think it is because I exercise (not anymore!) a lot, and noticed cutting out processed foods really helped. But losing baby weight in 40s..will be a challenge I'm sure.

Still not showing at almost 12 wks. Had pizza again! and tummy swelled. but that normally happens!

Xanza- SO happy your ms has truly eased now. Congrats on 12 weeks! I have such a great feeling for you. I am sorry your dad is going through cancer surgeries..it is so hard..my dad did as well and came out okay. I hope and pray he meets your baby.. I have such a good feeling all will be fine I know what you mean though- we all experienced a miracle with my mom having a successful 12 hour open heart surgery last year Now she is being treated for an infection and my dad fell into a horrible depression since her last surgery a few weeks ago. It has been really rough at home trying to help and feeling so sick. I pray to be lucky enough with another miracle- that my mom can meet my baby and my dad. She didnt wake up for 2 weeks after her big surgery and one of the first things she said to me was, 'when are you going to have a baby already? I want you to have a daughter,,,like you".

Okay, I'm getting all teary eyed now. Would be a true miracle at my age and fact we werent exactly trying after other losses.

Anyone else with insomnia? Im up every a.m. at 2:30! Waiting anxiously for a pizza place to open at 11:00am. All I can eat!

Thanks for reading. Think I needed to vent. Moods are wacko lately. Bring 2nd tri on!!!

 

[xanzaba]

Okay, so here's my bump at 12 1/2 weeks.

Hopie- I'm sorry you've had so much to go through, but it sounds like you have a wonderful role model in your mom. I hope the little beans get here to meet grandpa and grandma bean as soon as is healthy!

And, yes to the post- bean fitness group!

 

[mari35racz36]

Ciz- congrats on the scan! Such great news

Hopie- I am so glad you found something you can eat again. I had a toasted cinnamon raisin bagel w/ peanut butter this morning and it seems to be staying down. Lol I am so sorry for what you have gone through with your mom. Thinking of your mom and hoping the infections goes away. Hoping your dad is ok too

As for loosing the baby weight, that is always the hardest part for me. I would love for us to support each other brought that journey after we had our babies. This is definitely our last baby!

Aman- right now is such an akward stage, I know how you feel. It's definitely possible to show now especially if your thin. I am going to have to look for maternity clothes soon. A lot of my pants are feeling a bit snug and I hate the way some of my shirts are fitting now.

 

[campn]

Here's my bump at 9+4 weeks. Honestly it's mostly bloat and fat but I feel like my uterus flipped out and up so now I can't even suck it in!

 

[MeganS0326]

Loving all the bump pics ladies!!!

Here is a bump pic to represent all the BIG girls!! It's all fluff I've had pre-bean with a tiny little bump hiding in there somewhere. I'd never have posted this pic before but the comments about our bodies doing amazing things inspired me.

 

[campn]

Beautiful bump Megan! So happy you posted it! I think we are all self conscious about posting body pictures especially since we are pregnant and the normal thing is for us to grow bellies and get bigger and people are judgemental.

DH has an aunt who all her life lived in downtown Chicago and never had kids and all her girlfriends never had kids, and she was constantly telling me how big and huge I was with my pregnancy with DS.

This is probably my last baby so plenty of time to get back in shape once I deliver but for now, it is what it is!

 

[xanzaba]

Shopping was so much fun- I went a little overboard. I love dresses and found enough to get me through the next 6 months (yikes, am I almost 3 months pregnant already?) It felt so good to not try to hide my bump and find clothes that looked good with the bump.

All bumps are beautiful, and isn't silly that we all are self-conscious, yet can appreciate each others' bumps?

 

[MummaMoo]

I will post a pic tomorrow - currently in bed trying to stop coughing long enough to actually get to sleep! The cold is getting to me now, getting to the point where my stomach is hurting from the coughing and it feels like my lady bits are going to prolapse!!

Loving the bump pics though, and yes, silly how we are so self conscious even though our bodies are holding precious cargo and keeping them safe!

 

[campn]

Honestly when we are old like in our 70es we won't look back and wish we had flat tummies and not our precious children!

 

[LoraLoo]

Loving all the bump pics ladies, beautiful and so precious, a little life- growing right there x

 

[mrs unicorn]

Yey for all the bump pics! Beautiful! I went out and bought some maternity jeans yesterday - oh my god they are so good! I love them! Whilst I'm not big enough really first thing in the morning (sometimes!) by lunchtime my belly bloats up huge so they are amazing. Think I'll wait a bit to get anything else, it's just I was finding my normal jeans so uncomfortable!

Campn you are so right! My stomach has never been that amazing anyway because I can't really be bothered. I'm slim but there's no 6 pack or anything going on. Anyway, like you said we'll have produced a little human being, far more special than abs!

Mummamoo - sorry your cold hasn't shifted yet. Have you tried the old honey lemon ginger drinks?