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[gaiagirl]

Smawfl - I had the same thought about acronyms after getting pregnant!LOL We just BD'd the other night for the second time since the BFP...the first time was a bit awkward and I worried way too much to enjoy it. The second time was better, I think because I am past the first tri and that is when sex can be the riskiest (not that it is, just can be). I still thought about the baby and whether I would bleed about every 10 seconds though...that just might be the reality of pregnancy-sex? Maybe it will slowly go away...

I definitely want to try to maintain fairly regular BDing because baby will be sleeping in our room probably for 6 months! So now may actually be much easier, LOL.

Shhh - I hope you can go for the VBAC! That is a challenging situation, but most medical associations now say that vaginal birth (even after cesarean) should always be the first route...even though it seems like they are insanely C-section happy at most hospitals! I am sure your midwife will advocate for you as best she can too.

 

[smawfl]

Smawfl - I had the same thought about acronyms after getting pregnant!LOL We just BD'd the other night for the second time since the BFP...the first time was a bit awkward and I worried way too much to enjoy it. The second time was better, I think because I am past the first tri and that is when sex can be the riskiest (not that it is, just can be). I still thought about the baby and whether I would bleed about every 10 seconds though...that just might be the reality of pregnancy-sex? Maybe it will slowly go away...

I definitely want to try to maintain fairly regular BDing because baby will be sleeping in our room probably for 6 months! So now may actually be much easier, LOL.

LOL I think I prefer BD to DTD!

I think I was just worried but now we're over the hurdle and it was really good I hope to maintain BDing too.

Baby just did a mega flutter earlier, I was leaning over my colleagues desk looking at her monitor and felt the best kick ever

 

[seaweed eater]

Gaiagirl, you look great!! I can definitely see the start of a bump! I'm glad you guys will have a chance to find out the sex.

Shh, thanks for the details about your birth experience with your daughter. It's great to hear that someone had a positive experience with a section. I will definitely have some questions for you if it starts looking as if we might have to go that way, but fingers crossed we won't. I hope this time you get to have the VBAC you are hoping for! I know it's the best they can do and better safe than sorry, but it's still a bit annoying that they make surgery decisions based on those growth scans when the margin of error is so large. My friend was told at 37 weeks she was going to have another big baby (her first was big), and he came out exactly 7 1/2 pounds!

Smawfl, I can't wait to hear about your scan. I'm sure everything is absolutely fine! It's normal to have quiet days, although knowing that doesn't make me worry any less when I'm having one myself

Regarding sex (there, I said it ) we did it once after conception but before BFP, and then nothing until after my 20-week scan. I was too nervous (and ill and exhausted) to do it during first trimester, and then at 13 weeks we saw that my placenta was low. At the emergency scan at 18 weeks it was still somewhat low, so the 20 week was the first time we got the all clear. I wish the less risky time didn't correspond to when our bodies have already changed...the first time honestly wasn't comfortable for me at all but we've thought about how to adapt our routine and now I'm enjoying it again. I would say my sex drive is similar to pre-pregnancy, maybe slightly lower. It was at ZERO during first trimester.

I will say though, I definitely found that it feels different! Much more sensitive. Not totally in a good way to be honest. I had known to expect that but it was still a surprise!

 

[FeelSoBlessed]

The good thing about coming back to work after a long weekend, is that this week is a short working week! Plus we have our 20 week scan on Friday! I'm quite nervous to be honest... Especially as the ticklings I'm feeling are quite sporadic. Felt loads on Wednesday night, then a few quiet days then a little again over the weekend. I just want the big kicks now!

Maybe a TMI question but how often have you girls been BDing (is it still called that after a BFP?!) since getting your BFP? We did last night for the first time, our longest ever dry spell. Was quite nervous actually, especially after I'd had the spotting early on but hopefully everything is ok.

Shh - I've got a Peugeot 206 - the boot is deceivingly small!!
Glad you've got more energy now!

Gaiagirl - love the bump and exciting about your gender scan! Do you have a 'feeling' as to what it may be?

Good luck for your scan on Friday smawfl! Exciting!! I'm very sure all will go well!!

I think baba is jumping on my bladder!! I get A LOT of trampoline kind of kicks quite low - I love it and cannot wait to see a slow motion hand, foot or elbow! At the moment, it's surreal seeing my belly flinch!!

Before my 20 week scan, we were ML'ing (Making Love... I made that up - you like it?? Ha!!!!) loads. Just very softly and shallow if you know what I mean! However, on hearing - no intercourse when finding out my placenta was low... It's been limited to imagination!! DH and I have always been randy buggars though so it's killing us but not worth the risk until I hopefully get the all clear re placentas moved up.

Gaiagirl - bump is gorgeous and best wishes for your gender scan!!

Midweek already tomorrow - yayyyy!!!! x

 

[smawfl]

Hi All

DH made a classical music playlist for my ipod so baby is currently listening to some tunes

Seaweed - It is nerve racking isn't it, I think it's natural to worry a little. Sorry if it's TMI but what positions work for you? I usually love missionary but felt like I was being squished a little
I agree on it feeling different, in fact it was pretty darn good probably 4 months of orgasms in one LOL

FeelSoBlessed - glad you're still making the ML work!
Bladder jumping sounds interesting!

 

[seaweed eater]

Usually we do most of the work in missionary...which makes me feel totally squashed and uncomfortable (belly, hips, back, everything) unless he makes an extra effort to stay off my bump. I know it's more work for him that way but as long as he's up for it, I certainly am Me on top is still fine. Doggy style doesn't work so well anymore. People say spooning (lying on your side with him behind) is a good one for pregnancy but it's just not our favorite in general. I've also read that using an exercise ball in various ways can help, but we haven't explored that yet.

There, enough TMI for you?

Got my first comment from a stranger today! Guess it's a milestone, but it also makes me a bit apprehensive about all the rudeness and bump-grabbing to come...

 

[smawfl]

plenty of TMI thanks! Sounds similar to us then.

Can't remember if I said but I also got my first comment from a stranger, was quite proud! like you though I don't fancy being touched by strangers though!

 

[Pusscat]

Hi everyone, lots to catch up on after a quiet few days on here!

FSB - congratulations on reaching your V day! Great news. And looking forward to seeing some pics of the nursery, I love the sound of it! Hope it turns out as planned!

Shh - DH gets back not this sunday but the sunday after. This weekend I've got a baby things shopping trip booked in with the MIL, which will be good. Looking forward to having a play with the prams in John Lewis! I have a Fiat 500 so I have an extremely small boot! I'll let you know if I find anything that fits it! I don't skype, so having to make do with phone calls. There's a bit of a delay, which you would expect when speaking to the other side of the world, but I find it really frustrating Hope your 20 week scan goes well I wish I had another one to look forward to.

Gaiagirl- lovely bump pic That's looking good for 14 weeks! Is it a maternity top that you're wearing? I want some more tight fitting tops to show off my bump. I'm fed up with wearing baggy tops and just feeling fat. I actually want some bump grabbing action!! Only from people I know though! Oooh, and very exciting that you'll be finding out the sex! I'm sure you're counting down the weeks/days already! Hope the next month doesn't go too slowly for you!

Smawfl - only one day left until your 20 week scan! Yay, exciting times! Hope all goes well and looking forward to hearing how it went.

Re: BDing (it's the phrase we're used to so I'm sticking with it!) - we've got back into our pre-pregnancy routine (once a week usually). First tri I was very nervous and didn't enjoy it at all so we only did it a few times. After reaching 2nd tri I think I relaxed more and started to enjoy it again. I wouldn't say I'm more sensitive, but maybe I'm just more switch on to exactly what's going on down there, so sex is definitely different now. We enjoyed the 'spooning' position before getting pregnant so have mostly stuck to that since my bump started sticking out and I didn't want him crushing it!

Baby's had a quiet day today, compared to a very active day yesterday. I'm definitely noticing her getting into sleep patterns now. I can tell when she's asleep or awake and getting to know how she reacts to different things. It is lovely getting to know her already

**Edit: 22 week bump pic**

 

[HanyouMama]

Hello Ladies,
Sorry I haven't been on in a while since the move. We just had our internet hooked up today and it was too awkward to try and post from my phone.
The move went great, but we are still slowly unpacking since I have been so tired and DH has been working a lot. The good news is that the morning sickness has subsided and I have only been puking 1-2 times in the mornings.
When I went to my first appointment last week, my doctor told me to start taking this medication called Unisom to help with my insomnia and it also helps with nausea. It definitely worked for me I was a bit disappointed that we didnt get to hear the heartbeat at that appointment as originally told, but we get to go back on the 15th to hear it! We are so excited!

 

[smawfl]

Pussycat - loving the bump! So lovely you can notice her patterns already!

Hanyou - glad the move went well.


Scan day for me tomorrow! Seriously this week is going so slowly!! Roll on tomorrow morning! I just hope it all goes well. Can't wait to see Baby again! Have to admit I'm more than a little curious to find out the gender... but I think I want that "It's a GIRL/BOY" moment more at the birth!

I was looking at baby stuff online and I would say it would be so much easier if I did know the sex... neutral stuff is a little dull!

 

[gaiagirl]

Pussycat - loving the bump! So lovely you can notice her patterns already!

Hanyou - glad the move went well.


Scan day for me tomorrow! Seriously this week is going so slowly!! Roll on tomorrow morning! I just hope it all goes well. Can't wait to see Baby again! Have to admit I'm more than a little curious to find out the gender... but I think I want that "It's a GIRL/BOY" moment more at the birth!

I was looking at baby stuff online and I would say it would be so much easier if I did know the sex... neutral stuff is a little dull!

I agree! That's a big part of why we changed our mind...also our shower will be before the baby and I dont want all white, yellow and Winnie the pooh stuff!

 

[smawfl]

Scan day today... eeeek!

 

[Shh]

How did the scan go Smwafl?! I hope it was amazing. Ours went really well, everything is looking fab, baby moving around loads, all measurements are within range (legs even a few days ahead - phew, this baby hasn't got my short legs like my daughter!!). We didn't even get a glimpse of 'that area' so no clues as to what we're having - now very firmly on team yellow!

Hope everyone has had a good week and you're all looking forward to the weekend x

 

[smawfl]

I'm back from my scan too, all went well and everything is OK which is a relief! Our baby is definitely a little wriggler!! We are firmly on team yellow too..!

Glad your scan went well too Shh!!

Here is Baby Smawfl at 20+6 weeks!

 

[Shh]

Gorgeous!!! Glad all went well scan buddy!

 

[seaweed eater]

HOORAY!! So glad both of your scans went well!! Congrats on the healthy babies and on staying !

And Smawfl, great photo...just for fun I'm going to say girl

Pusscat, great bump! It's nice to notice their rhythms, isn't it? I hope you have fun this weekend baby shopping!

HM, so glad the move went well...and so glad to finally hear you are starting to feel better! That's great that Unisom is working for you. I didn't know that was used to treat nausea. The 15th isn't too far away, and then second trimester after that...wow!

Nothing much to report here, fortunately. I felt emotional yesterday so after work I decided to give in to it, watch sappy TV episodes, and cry. It felt good.

 

[gaiagirl]

So glad about the scans ladies!!!!

I am really starting to get curious as to how much our group will correspond to the shettles method for gender. People who were charting and BD'd on the day of O would be more likely to have boys and a few days before would be a girl. According to FSB chart, she did BD a few days before and is having a girl...interesting!

For me, because today is Friday it is doppler day! I only let myself listen once a week for a minute or two and today is the day! Yay!

HM - SO glad you are feeling even a slight improvement. I still gag and feel queasy in the morning until I eat, but no more evening or daytime nausea which is so amazing.

We are telling the rest of the family and people we haven't yet this weekend. DH's parents (they live in Arizona half the year and just got back) and then his family (sister, aunt etc).

I didn't think we were going to do a FB announcement but I think at the end of May we may do something...I will post it here if we do!

 

[Pusscat]

Great news about the scans Smawfl and Shh So happy for you both. Lovely piccy smawfl I'm guessing boy!

Han - glad things seem to be looking up for you! You deserve a bit of a let up with the nausea! Hope you're enjoying the new house and DH is following your orders for where to put stuff while you put your feet up

Gaia - I thought FSB was team ? Maybe I missed the gender announcement. Well you can see from my chart that we BDed the day before OV so I think that does correspond to the shettles method? Although my positive OPK was a couple of days before my temp rise so not really sure went on It all worked as hoped though so that's the main thing Hope you enjoy telling all the other people this weekend. Definitely let us know how you announce it on Facebook, I've still managed to keep it quiet, but if I can think of a good way of announcing it then I will. Don't really want to do the scan photo thing though as it's too obvious. However, saying that, I do love it when a scan photo pops up in my news feed, so maybe I should just go with the masses and go for the simple option!

Happy friday everyone

 

[smawfl]

Gorgeous!!! Glad all went well scan buddy!

Thanks Shh!

Nothing much to report here, fortunately. I felt emotional yesterday so after work I decided to give in to it, watch sappy TV episodes, and cry. It felt good.

Aww sometimes its good to just let it all flow, you feel so much better after!

So glad about the scans ladies!!!!

I am really starting to get curious as to how much our group will correspond to the shettles method for gender. People who were charting and BD'd on the day of O would be more likely to have boys and a few days before would be a girl. According to FSB chart, she did BD a few days before and is having a girl...interesting!

For me, because today is Friday it is doppler day! I only let myself listen once a week for a minute or two and today is the day! Yay!

We are telling the rest of the family and people we haven't yet this weekend. DH's parents (they live in Arizona half the year and just got back) and then his family (sister, aunt etc).

I didn't think we were going to do a FB announcement but I think at the end of May we may do something...I will post it here if we do!

LOL we BD'd the day of OV AND the days before... what does that mean then?

Happy doppler day!

Let us know how you announce! We haven't done Facebook yet.. mainly as I think it was too soon after my cousin had her still birth but she's doing really well and got married last week so I will probably do the scan photo thing and announce it that way. I think we've told most FB friends in person anyway so it's just a nice pic for them to see!

Great news about the scans Smawfl and Shh So happy for you both. Lovely piccy smawfl I'm guessing boy!

Gaia - I thought FSB was team ? Maybe I missed the gender announcement. Well you can see from my chart that we BDed the day before OV so I think that does correspond to the shettles method? Although my positive OPK was a couple of days before my temp rise so not really sure went on It all worked as hoped though so that's the main thing Hope you enjoy telling all the other people this weekend. Definitely let us know how you announce it on Facebook, I've still managed to keep it quiet, but if I can think of a good way of announcing it then I will. Don't really want to do the scan photo thing though as it's too obvious. However, saying that, I do love it when a scan photo pops up in my news feed, so maybe I should just go with the masses and go for the simple option!

Happy friday everyone

Yep FSB is as far as I know...

LOL go with the masses!

 

[HanyouMama]

Im so glad the scans went well for all of you! Love the pic!

Thanks ladies for all the kind words and advice that you have given me. I also thought it was weird that Unisom is a sleep aid, but it helps with nausea. But hey, Im not complaining if it helps me as much as it has been
I am still having a hard time staying asleep though, which is annoying. I wake up 3-4 times a night to use the restroom and I have very vivid (and sometimes disturbing) dreams.
The unpacking is coming along, slowly but surely. DH has been very understanding and has been doing alot of the heavy moving. I have mostly been in charge of organizing and putting smaller things away. I really want to get my kitchen all cleaned and set up the way I want it, but I may need an extra set of hands for that. I loose energy so easily these days. Even grocery shopping takes it out of me Plus I want to use my new mixer to bake some bread. Im stuck between pumpkin, banana, or zucchini bread

We are telling DH's family on sunday (mothers day here) about he baby. My family knows already because they see us so often and the MS was a little hard to hide lol. I hope all goes well in telling the rest of the family.