SMEP success buddies

[steph1505]

Good morning certain!! Gosh that sounds really hard on u no wonder they wanna keep a wee eye on u!! Altho...it is great that u havent had anything in a year so hopefully u are growing out of it!! I have also never heard of chiari...but again...i can totally see how that could be a pretty big issue for u!! I read a woman last nite who said she plans to beam the baby out, like in star trek...i thot that was a great idea!! Haha!! When will the doctors make their decision on whether or not ur allowed to try8 naturally?

Ooooh baby shopping!!! How exciting!!! What uz thinking of getting? Eek!! I wanna go look at prams next week! Ive picked one i like so wanna go test it!

I havent bought anything for the baby yet...i get paid on friday so i feel i may need to buy a wee thing!! My mum and dad have bought loads of nappies and wipes already!! And the babys bottles haha!!

 

[smiley330]

Ah Certain - It's not straight forward for you is it!! Sounds like they have got a good eye on your though, so whatever they do will be best for both you and baby!!

Oooh baby shopping!! That is so exciting!!

Steph - Yeh, I had to sit down on this pillow thing for well over a week. I couldn't drive cuz I couldnt sit down for a couple weeks!! The burning when you pee is a killer, the bleeding is highly inconveniant and the general pain down there I did not see coming! I'm more prepared for it this time though, so at least that's something. It definitely isn't this remarkable recovery that people have you believe though. It's not major surgery, but it does bloody hurt! I knew you girls were lovely and supportive though, so I knew we'd all agree on things like this - as long as baby is safe, that is all that matters!

kbkb - haha, I heard of a pushing present after I had given birth - I am dropping lots of hints this time. But my OH sounds like Steph's - not the most romantic and am highly confident I will not be seeing any kind of gift!! But yes, if you are getting 3 presents rolled into one - it better be a good one

Haha, Steph - well if the iron is broken that is that out the window for sure. A day of relaxing it is!!

x x x x x x x

 

[steph1505]

Aw smiley that really doesnt sound fun!! But i guess if we want a baby...we gotta go through it eh? How long were u in hospital for afterwards? Thats one thing i would like abt a natural birth...no being in hospital for days on end!

Haha wot r our OH's like? If i bring it up tonight i kno he'l say something like "well im not getting a present" haha!! Tbh...id much rather being the one in labour than the one watching the one they love in labour!! Last time was definitely harder on him than me!! Haha!! At least i got the drugs!!

Hows everyones symptoms doing? I definitely feel less sick! But i appear to now have to melons strapped to the front of me....oh no...thats my boobs Xxxxx

 

[kbkb]

Certain-yes, it does sound like you have it harder than most, but must think positive! the mind is stronger than the body...and you have them keeping an eye for you, will all work out fine I am sure

Smiley-sit on a pillow? really?? I am getting really nervous now...

 

[smiley330]

Haha, nope - totally not fun! But definitely worth it - and we're both here doing it again I had DS at 8pm and left the next morning, so that was nice. But I quite liked staying in, I prob would have stayed 1 more night if they'd have let me... More than 2 nights and I can definitely understand the not wanting to stay in though!

Symptoms wise I am fine! Seems tiredness came back this week, thought that had left - but i'm feeling very un-pregnant really. Apart from still having bad skin!! COME ON PREGNANCY GLOW!

This is another reason why I think we might be having another boy, everything has been the same!

Melons - Good old pregnancy!

x x x x

 

[smiley330]

Certain-yes, it does sound like you have it harder than most, but must think positive! the mind is stronger than the body...and you have them keeping an eye for you, will all work out fine I am sure

Smiley-sit on a pillow? really?? I am getting really nervous now...

Oh kbkb - no! Don't get nervous.... I am SUCH a wuss, so if I can do it (and want to do it again!) then anyone can, and to be honest you are so wrapped up in your new baby that all that doesn't seem half as bad at the time as it does looking back on it.

x x x

 

[kbkb]

Melons hahaha, you're killing me steph.
Smiley-methinks the glow thing is a whole big pregnancy myth ! Before i conceived, my mum said her pregnancy was smooth and I should expect the same. then as i got MS, she conceded she had 4-5 days of nausea (I think it was more like a month).When i asked her why she didnt tell me, she simply said it wasnt done! i'd never get pregnant otherwise
I had horrible skin in the first trimester too, but thankfully looking all clear in the last month........Hmmm...the feeling grows!

 

[kbkb]

Oh no, you're not a wuss! You are brave to do this again!!! I'm more tempted to make OH try getting pregnant than go here another time

 

[steph1505]

Oh no, you're not a wuss! You are brave to do this again!!! I'm more tempted to make OH try getting pregnant than go here another time

Hahaha!!! Ive told my OH hes doing it next time haha!!! He doesnt seem to keen for some reason hahaha!!

Dont be nervous kbkb...like smiley said, if it was that bad, we would def not be here doing it again!! I def think the fact u have this new wee baby helps take ur mind off any pain ur in! I remember the night i had brandon, he was crying in his wee cot and i literally jumped out he bed to get him!! I regretted that 5 mins later haha!!

Smiley - i cant beleve they let u out so quickly!! Thats amazing! I had brandon on the tuesday and didnt get out til sat!! Altho, wen i got home...i quickly realised i didnt have a buzzer beside the bed to buzz the midwife...

My skin hasnt been too bad...it was awful last time! Ive got a few wee spots but tbh, ive never had perfectly clear skin! It seems more dry than anything tbh! Last time was dead greasy!! Sorry ur tired again smiley...mine hasnt left yet! Im also waiting on this glow to appear! I def did have it last time so i know it does exist! Please hurry haha!!

Xxxxxx

 

[smiley330]

Haha - I would really like a buzzer by my bed at home! Ah, i'm jealous - I didn't get the glow last time either, so i'm not really expecting to get it this time.

I told DS's childminder that we were expecting another baby yesterday and she was really excited, but also said - I thought you were looking a bit....ummm... a bit... peaky.... the other day! Ha, cheers!

Just got my next scan date through for Saturday, so only a week to go and we get to see the little Squiggle again hooray!

x x x x

 

[steph1505]

Aw yaaaaay!! how exciting!! Eek! Il be bloody workin so wont be able to check for updates until the sunday!! Booooo!!

Haha!! People are so funny, its funny when u tell them and they say "aw yeah uv been looking ill or tired" haha cheers mate!!

I want another scan already!! Only 48 days to go haha!!

Xxxxxxx

 

[CertainTurton]

Yey smiley, how exciting, cant wait for your next scan update

Im thinking maybe we should all get little buzzers next to the beds for DH when we come home Hmm not sure how well that will go down
Totally agree about the glow, not got that yet...Good to hear Steph had it last time - we still have hope!! FX for us all

kbkb - I am really positive about it all I am very used to little things going wrong with my health but tbh I have been so lucky with this pregnancy e.g little sickness etc so I am enjoying it

 

[steph1505]

Oh i like the sound of those buzzers!! I wish such a thing had been invented!

Certain...its lovely u can stay so positive! It def makes all the difference! Xxxxx

 

[kbkb]

Good happy monday morning girls
Yawwwwwwwwwwwwwwn, I am so tired! But ...BUT............BUT.......are you ready for this???? I finally have the pictures!!!!!

Sorry for the picture quality but this is the best I could do with DH's phone and he does think I'm totally batty because I spent half of Sunday trying to get the right angles !
But i had to do it for my fav

So, guess away girls!!! I'd love to hear what you think though we're resolutely staying team yellow!

I also posted it on the 2nd trimester board- here is a link https://www.babyandbump.com/pregnancy-second-trimester/755617-any-gender-guesses.html

 

[steph1505]

Kbkb!!!! Good morning!! Awww ur scan pictures are beautiful!! How many weeks were u when u had that scan?? Aaaaww ur wee baby is such a wee cutie!! Im gonna say a girl...but i am noooo expert!! I'll.leave the proper guesses to smiley and certain haha!!

Aaaw i just love scan pictures!! They make me all warm and fuzzy inside!

How was ur weekend?? Xxxxxx

 

[kbkb]

I was 12 weeks on all. the 18 week pics are no good, since baby wasnt co-operative at all! mostly we got bum shots thank you....girl i think it is too, though i have some boy guesses on the 2nd tri forum!
How are we all this morning? my weekend was nice...mainly resting but for some reason all the sleep left me more tired!! ??? How was yours?

 

[steph1505]

Haha i seen the boy guesses! I really dont have a clue tbh...im rubbish at gender guessing haha!!

Aw that sounds like a good weekend! I think too much sleep can do that to u! Its as if ur body gers used to it...and then when u get up its like "woah...i want more" haha!! I was working on saturday but was quite an easy shift! It was full of everyone congratulating me! Word spreads fast clearly haha!

Me and OH started having the 'names' discussion last nite...and we cant agree on anything haha!!
Xxxxxx

 

[kbkb]

ooooooooooh, that's great! Word does indeed spread quick no matter how much you try to keep it quiet Not a surprise you cant agree on names. I read that on everyone's posts!! do you have a list yet??

 

[CertainTurton]

Awww kbkb they are so cute! thanks for taking the time to upload them, I think there may have been words from smiley if you hadnt Im not very good at guess but would prob also go with girl cant wait to find out in a few more weeks! Sorry you are feeling so tired, maybe baby is having a growth spurt!? take it easy

Steph - isnt it amazing how quickly the news spreads?! quite scary sometimes! Its nice when they know though the names are tricky arent they? we have decided on a boys but girls names are proving tricky.... any ideas for yours yet?

AFM -had a nice quiet weekend and actually bought our 1st baby thing - a really cute babygrow... well its a start! Im so excited to be a lemon!!

 

[kbkb]

:wave: certain!! I guess we're all in the girl camp! DH is going to be so chuffed!

Wow, shopping already certain?? This LO is going to have a ton of stuff by the time they're born! Yay for being a lemon!

You may be right, I feel like my belly is expanding rapidly, feel short of breath a lot these days...Maybe it is a growth spurt for lil miss drama queen !