*~*~* The Decemberists! *~*~*

[Pusscat]

Smawfl - how did the appointment go? Hope your mw found the hb and baby was being cooperative! Did she take some blood to check your iron? I've noticed I've started to get tired again so it could be just a pregnancy thing as we reach the end of the 2nd tri. It's not such an extreme tiredness as in the 1st tri, but more of a heavy tiredness. It's not helping that I'm not sleeping very well. I'm waking up every hour or so to turn over because my hip on the side that I'm lying on starts hurting. Last night the pain was horrible and wouldn't go away even when I turned over. Attempted to lie on my back for a bit (I know it's not allowed!) to take the pressure off either hip, but that just made baby kick realllly hard as I think the skin stretches over my bump and reduces her wiggle room! She was not happy So went back on my side. And the leaking boobs are getting worse, to the point where I've bought some washable breast pads to wear at night. Strangely only seems to be the left boob that leaks. Fed up with waking up to a cold wet patch though!

Gaia - yes, 2D is live too! I wonder what they'll make 5D out to be?

I've been shopping this afternoon and bought quite a lot of bedding stuff for the nursery. Dunelm have a big sale on and had 15% off the range that I've been looking at for a while. I bought things that she won't need until she's at least 1, but thought I might as well while it's on offer. It's from the Sleepy Owl range: https://www.dunelm-mill.com/shop/sleepy-owl-bedlinen-143330 It should go really nicely with our existing yellow walls and leafy curtains I just need some actual furniture now!

 

[smawfl]

Appointment went really well thanks, Pussycat! Heard the heartbeat straight away which was lovely. DH asked the midwife if he could have it as a ringtone so she let DH record it on his phone lovely memento to have!

They didn't measure my bump which I was surprised at, apparently they're now starting to measure at 28 weeks instead. She didnt take my blood either and said the tiredness I've had seems normal so she wasn't worried. I'll have my bloods taken again at 28 weeks.

Sorry about the leaky boobies Pussycat! Love your new bedding! I love Dunelm stuff, the one closest to me had a fire last year so it's a bit further for me to travel to the next nearest one but I miss it, it's great for housey stuff.

Have you decided on your furniture? I'm thinking of going for this: https://www.toysrus.co.uk/Babies-R-Us/Nursery/Furniture-Deals/Roma-Cot-and-Dresser-in-White(0095679) but really want to see it in real life - all the stores only have the dark colour on display (stupid policy where they all have the same stock on the shop floor!) So not sure whether to just go for it and hope for the best.

Have also chosen my changing bag https://www.argos.co.uk/static/Prod...c_3/3|cat_14417596|Changing+bags|25973780.htm

It's very me! LOL, love camel/tan coloured bags so this will be perfect for me!

Also bought a few bits in Matalan yesterday, blanket, some vests, socks and bath towel with little hood) so cute, everything is so tiny!

 

[smawfl]

Forgot to add - the midwife also referred me to physio as I mentioned the pains I've been having in my pelvis which she thinks sounds like early SPD so hopefully they can help. We'll see.

 

[Pusscat]

Appointment went really well thanks, Pussycat! Heard the heartbeat straight away which was lovely. DH asked the midwife if he could have it as a ringtone so she let DH record it on his phone lovely memento to have!

They didn't measure my bump which I was surprised at, apparently they're now starting to measure at 28 weeks instead. She didnt take my blood either and said the tiredness I've had seems normal so she wasn't worried. I'll have my bloods taken again at 28 weeks.

Sorry about the leaky boobies Pussycat! Love your new bedding! I love Dunelm stuff, the one closest to me had a fire last year so it's a bit further for me to travel to the next nearest one but I miss it, it's great for housey stuff.

Have you decided on your furniture? I'm thinking of going for this: https://www.toysrus.co.uk/Babies-R-Us/Nursery/Furniture-Deals/Roma-Cot-and-Dresser-in-White(0095679) but really want to see it in real life - all the stores only have the dark colour on display (stupid policy where they all have the same stock on the shop floor!) So not sure whether to just go for it and hope for the best.

Have also chosen my changing bag https://www.argos.co.uk/static/Prod...c_3/3|cat_14417596|Changing+bags|25973780.htm

It's very me! LOL, love camel/tan coloured bags so this will be perfect for me!

Also bought a few bits in Matalan yesterday, blanket, some vests, socks and bath towel with little hood) so cute, everything is so tiny!

Aww, that's very sweet of your DH! What a great idea It's nice to have even if you don't use it for a ring tone.

Your county (I don't know if it's done by counties?) must have a different policy to mine then as I was measured at 25 weeks It would be quite straight forward for DH to do for you though, you just need to be lying down and then he'd have to measure from the top to the bottom of your bump. When she measured me she pushed down quite hard on both ends of the tape so make sure he does that! Might be worth a try but don't be concerned if the measurement's not what's expected as DH may not do it right!

I like a Babies R Us range too - the Henley set in cream and natural wood https://www.toysrus.co.uk/Babies-R-Us/Nursery/Furniture-Deals/Henley-Furniture-Set-in-Cream(0093729) . It's very similar to Roma. Not seen it in the flesh though and like you, would want to have a feel of it first! Also like Mamas and Papas Rialto in white and natural oak. https://www.mamasandpapas.com/range/rialto/6271/?cm_re=FurnitureCollections-_-Pod7-_-Rialto. The Rialto is cheaper but I think the Henley set looks better quality. Need to see both to compare!

Lovely changing bag Glad it'll coordinate with your overall look

 

[Pusscat]

Forgot to add - the midwife also referred me to physio as I mentioned the pains I've been having in my pelvis which she thinks sounds like early SPD so hopefully they can help. We'll see.

Hope the physio offers some help. Let me know what they say. I'll mention my hip pain at my next mw appt as I suppose a physio might be able to help with it? I've never used a physio before so I'd be interested to hear what they say/do!

 

[seaweed eater]

Smawfl, I'm glad your appointment went well! Your DH sounds so sweet and you're right, what a great memento!

I'm sorry about the tiredness and the hip/pelvis pains for both you and Pusscat I have had some slight aching in my hips and lower back, and definitely round ligament pain, but nothing like what you describe. Regarding the tiredness, I have started peeking at the third tri board and it does seem like that's something people mention a lot, so unfortunately it is probably normal for this stage.

Gaiagirl, I love the scan photo! Have you felt any movement yet??

Finally got it together today to take some proper bump photos...here's one:
https://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q178/tamarkreps/25w6_crop.jpg
For once it looks larger than it feels!

DH promised me some time this weekend to help finish organizing the baby's room so I'm looking to that! We'll see if he delivers

 

[gaiagirl]

Seaweed you look awesome!

I have felt a few very light and very random flutters but still no big kicks! They are also pretty few and far between so sometimes I'll feel almost nothing all day then a few things the next day...then nothing again!

 

[smawfl]

Pussycat - yes I think it's a recent change for my county as they always used to measure from 24 weeks. I'll get DH to measure me!

Love the links for the furniture you like! I love the two tone style, gorgeous!

Yeah I've never been to a physio either so hopefully they can help.

Seaweed - when do we go to third tri? I've had a few sneak peaks too.. lots of women almost ready to pop which scared me a little!

Love your bump pic!

 

[Pusscat]

Smawfl, I'm glad your appointment went well! Your DH sounds so sweet and you're right, what a great memento!

I'm sorry about the tiredness and the hip/pelvis pains for both you and Pusscat I have had some slight aching in my hips and lower back, and definitely round ligament pain, but nothing like what you describe. Regarding the tiredness, I have started peeking at the third tri board and it does seem like that's something people mention a lot, so unfortunately it is probably normal for this stage.

Gaiagirl, I love the scan photo! Have you felt any movement yet??

Finally got it together today to take some proper bump photos...here's one:
https://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q178/tamarkreps/25w6_crop.jpg

For once it looks larger than it feels!

DH promised me some time this weekend to help finish organizing the baby's room so I'm looking to that! We'll see if he delivers

Seaweed - you look really great! Is that a maternity top you're wearing?

 

[seaweed eater]

Thanks Pusscat, yes, it's a maternity top...it's been over a month since I could wear normal tops I have a very long torso, so even before pregnancy many things were too short!

Smawfl, I think according to BnB third tri starts at 27 weeks but some other places say 28 weeks...and some even say 26 I will probably do something similar to what I did in first/second tri at 12-14 weeks and move over gradually.

How is everyone feeling today?

 

[minimoocow]

Hi all

just popping in to say hello - wow what great bumps you all have!

AF got me last month so we've decided to take it easy this month, stop charting, poas etc and just go with the flow . . . trying not to get stressed but having spent 6 cycles and not getting a BFP I am a bit stressed!

Annelise - I've also started being more spotty, greasy skin etc which is not me so was also stressing about a hormone imbalance - lovely DH said maybe they wer einbalanced before and now they are doing what they should and I'll get BFP! Who knows . . .

 

[Shh]

Hi Mini, a chilled out month sounds like a good plan, although like you say, easier said than done!! You need to book something which would mean that it would be very inconvenient to be pregnant - thats what got two of my friends pregnant!!

I had SPD with my last pregnancy, it was an excruciating stabbing pain around my pubic bone and that area, some evenings I couldn't even walk. Thankfully it was more intermittent and worse if I did lots of walking etc, so I did get a break from it every few days if I took it easy. I found that baths helped, as well as pregnancy yoga. I didn't get referred to a physic as my mw didn't think they'd be able to do much to help... I hope yours are more helpful!!

Gorgeous bump seaweed!

Smawfl - what a good idea to record the heartbeat! I'll ask if DH can do that at my next appointment, which was supposed to be last Tues, they only rang me on the previous Fri to say that actually, the mw couldn't do it because its a bank holiday! So its now postponed until the 19th, it'll be 8 weeks since I last saw her I think.

All of the furniture, sheets etc look gorgeous! I really need to start thinking about getting a bit more prepared, we need to decorate the nursery, but obviously have furniture already from DD (although she's still in her cot, which converts back to a tiny cot for a nb, so we'll have to turf her out, either into a new cotbed or a 'proper' bed

I'm not sure when they start measuring in our county, I seem to remember it fairly early last time, maybe at my next appointment?

Off for a week down on the South Coast tomorrow, looking forward to a break, but still need to pack for me and DD, a LOT to do and organise (so, err, why am I procrastinating on here?!! )

Take care everyone!

 

[Pusscat]

Hi everyone, hope you're all having a good weekend? We've made some big purchases this weekend - pram and furniture set. We went for the Henley set from Babies R Us after going and looking at it in the shop. And we went to Kiddicare yesterday and bought our pram and car seat. We went for this pram https://www.kiddicare.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/productdisplay0_10751_-1_147891_10001 All in all I'm very pleased with it, it ticks a lot of boxes (folds down very easily, very manoeuvrable, fits in my tiny boot, feels sturdy, fits and isofix car seat on top) But the only niggle is that it is only front ways facing apart from when you have the car seat on, in which case the baby faces you. But I know I can't keep baby in car seat for too long. So now I'm wondering if I should get a cot as well because I really want to be able to see baby and have her see me in the early days. I'd been so sure I didn't want a carry cot becuase I couldn't see their point. However now I think I'm changing my mind! What's everyone else's feelings on them? Having baby facing you is important isn't it? At least for the first few months. But then I can't see how it would work with taking the pram out in the car - you can't take the pram, car seat and carry cot unless you want to spend ages putting it all together and have a very large car! So then I come back to thinking maybe a cot is unneccesary and wouldn't get used much.

I'm going round in cirlces here! Think I need to think about something else for a while!

 

[smawfl]

Hi Ladies

Just got back from a long weekend at my in-laws - had a lovely time!

Seaweed - I think I'll do the same as you.. I occasionally dip into the third tri board anyway but it still seems so scary!

Mini - sorry AF got you Sounds like a good idea to take it easy. I've been thinking of you and Anneliese and continue sending lots of dust your way

Shh - I'm hoping the physio will help but I've resigned myself to the fact that once you get it, it doesn't really go until the baby is here. I've just got to take it easy and avoid aggravating it.
Hope you managed to pack ok and have a lovely break!

Pussycat - loving the big purchases!! I've dont most of my smaller purchases, vests, baby grows, socks etc. Oh and moses basket.
Can't remember if you said but what car do you have? Does the car seat attach to the chassis? which car seat have you got?
I'm not going to bother with the carrycot part of the prams, I'm just going to be using the car seat bit and as you say not keep Baby in there for long.
In regards to baby facing you, this is on my list of wants.

But then I can't see how it would work with taking the pram out in the car - you can't take the pram, car seat and carry cot unless you want to spend ages putting it all together and have a very large car! So then I come back to thinking maybe a cot is unneccesary and wouldn't get used much.

I dont think that's a problem as the carseat would stay in the back seat? You'd only need to put the chassis and carrycot in the boot.

 

[FeelSoBlessed]

Hello lovely ladies!

It's been way too long for me not dropping by! Where is the time going... is it just me or does it seem like only the other day when we were in November on a count down!?

Wow! And for those of you TTC, I just know your time will come and that you'll have all these wierd and wonderful emotions to experience in the near future. Lots of dust to you always.

I admit that I love seeing bumps... so here is my progress so far... as soon as lil baba arrives... mission abs for me!

I've been so busy getting this, returning that and exchanging the other - this prep seems more strenuous than wedding prep! Madness!

I hope you are all keeping well. I've got a 4d scan on Saturday and then I start a 10 week countdown on Sunday... absolutely frightening and exciting!

Take care

 

[smawfl]

Love the bump pics FSB! looking fab!

 

[smawfl]

Decemberists!! Where are you all hiding?!

Hope you're all keeping well! x

 

[Pusscat]

Decemberists!! Where are you all hiding?!

Hope you're all keeping well! x

Been busy and exhausted, in response to both questions! I think my bump has suddenly started growing very fast, I've had lots of comments. Which is probably why I'm so tired. Hello 3rd trimester Only 4 weeks and 3 days left at school though so hopefully should make it!! Motivation is very low at the moment though. It's lucky that this term is so relaxed and I can get away with a nice last few weeks. Still got loads of work to do though getting things ready for the new starters in September, even though I won't be teaching them.

FSB - I love your bump collage! I think I'll make one but maybe wait until nearer the end - it'll be something to do whilst I'm stuck on the sofa for the last month! Your pre-baby figure is amazing Just go easy on the sit ups after having baby though. Just yesterday my antenatal class teacher was talking about a lady who started doing sit ups too soon after giving birth and it could be seriously bad for her abs! Not sure what the official guidance is for when you can start abs exercises, might be 6 weeks after the birth? Hope the scan goes well. I'd be interested to see a photo from the 4D scan even though I think they're a bit scary as they are so detailed!

Smawfl - I have a Fiat 500. The car seat attaches on to the pram chassis, is that what you mean? It clicks on really easily. And the Iso-fix looks really good. We haven't installed it in my car yet but I had a good play with it in the shop. This is the car seat: https://www.kiddicare.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/productdisplay0_10751_-1_135313_10001 with this base: https://www.kiddicare.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/productdisplay0_10751_-1_147475_10001
DH has said it's ok if I look for a 2nd hand cot to go with the pram. We're going to an NCT nearly new sale in a couple of weeks so keeping my fingers crossed they'll have one there! Otherwise it'll be Ebay. You're right about keeping the car seat in the car. I'd have to put the cot on one of the seats though as I wouldn't be able to fit both that and the pram in the boot.

Shh - hope you're having a good holiday

Mini - I can totally see your frustration but TTC can often take that long, as you know Lots of hugs and dust to you and Annelise

How is everyone else doing? Any midwife appointments coming up? When's your gender scan gaia? Must be soon

 

[FeelSoBlessed]

Decemberists!! Where are you all hiding?!

Hope you're all keeping well! x

Been busy and exhausted, in response to both questions! I think my bump has suddenly started growing very fast, I've had lots of comments. Which is probably why I'm so tired. Hello 3rd trimester Only 4 weeks and 3 days left at school though so hopefully should make it!! Motivation is very low at the moment though. It's lucky that this term is so relaxed and I can get away with a nice last few weeks. Still got loads of work to do though getting things ready for the new starters in September, even though I won't be teaching them.

FSB - I love your bump collage! I think I'll make one but maybe wait until nearer the end - it'll be something to do whilst I'm stuck on the sofa for the last month! Your pre-baby figure is amazing Just go easy on the sit ups after having baby though. Just yesterday my antenatal class teacher was talking about a lady who started doing sit ups too soon after giving birth and it could be seriously bad for her abs! Not sure what the official guidance is for when you can start abs exercises, might be 6 weeks after the birth? Hope the scan goes well. I'd be interested to see a photo from the 4D scan even though I think they're a bit scary as they are so detailed!

Hey Pusscat - I know exactly how you feel about third tri tiredness. I'm starting to feel sluggish now - but at the same time, I already know I'll miss pregnancy! I just think its amazing. Schools not too bad this time of year as you say - only thing I've really got to work my brain for is an observation... Boooo!

Thank you re the ab work tip! I'll definitely take that into consideration! Are you enjoying antenatal? I am, first one of 4 was on Monday! It's just a nice setting, DH comes along also which is lovely.

I'll attach the 4d pic if baba feels up to showing his/her lil face. I'm a bit apprehensive to be honest. Going to take both our moms which will be nice!

Almost through the week ladies - time for another weekend! Yeah!!!

 

[seaweed eater]

Hi ladies :wave: I've been tired and a bit stressed (with stuff unrelated to pregnancy) so lying low. Sorry to have been away!

FSB, I agree with Pusscat, you looked amazing pre-baby and you look amazing now!! Awesome bump. Can't wait to hear about the 4D scan.

It's starting to feel a little more like 3rd tri to me too...some days I feel perfectly fine, but I've taken a couple of afternoon naps this week, and that's not like me. And I think I've been starting to feel warmer too, but the weather has been warmer so it's a little hard to tell.

I have my 1-hour glucose test tomorrow. A little nervous about it since some of my relatives have type 2 diabetes. Fingers crossed!

Anyone else have a baby shower planned? My friends are planning one for me on July 8th. I haven't bought a single thing yet and will probably wait until after that to start making purchases (though the shopping list is all ready to go) so I'm excited to get to that stage...think it will make things more real!

Hope everyone is feeling well! Can't believe how far along all of us are!!