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[smawfl]

It is nice having a bump..strange though as it's still not completely bump as there's a bit of leftover squidge in there

Yes definitely relieved when work know..so fed up of loose fitting tops!

 

[smawfl]

BRILLIANT lines! Such good progression. Looking great! How you feeling today?

 

[Pusscat]

I have some of that left over squidge ready to go as well Can't wait to see a bump starting.

I'm feeling okay at the moment. I bought some healthy snacks from m&s yesterday so I'm going to try and keep my tummy topped up. Still getting some dizzy spells if I stand up too quickly or bend down.

 

[ds0910]

YAY PUSSCAT!!!!!! So happy for you! That's crazy about you and your sister, me and my sister are the same! I was born in September and my sis in May lol!!
As for me, we had our gender reveal party Saturday and it was very excited, almost too exciting for someone with an anxiety disorder lol, but everyone was so excited we are having a girl Well gotta run. I'll touch back with you ladies tomorrow.

 

[Pusscat]

Thanks ds! Would love to hear more about the party. Did you do a pink cake? We don't really have gender reveal parties in the UK, as far as I know.

May and September must be popular months to have a baby in! I know DD was born on one of the most popular days of the year! That's why the flipping hospital was so full!!

Sounds like you're mostly over the anxiety about mc? Did you find once the point that you had your previous mcs had passed that you were able to relax? For me that point will either be tomorrow or at the weekend depending on whether you go by dpo or weeks pregnant. I'll be much more comfortable after next weekend. But I know it's no guarantee. I do feel mostly positive though, more so than I thought I would. I think keeping taking my temp helps so I can see it staying high. I feel more pregnant this time but that might be all in my mind!

 

[smawfl]

I have a good feeling about this one too Pusscat, think positive all will be fine!

Definitely think I'm starting to feel little movements already.

DS - have you felt anything yet?

 

[Pusscat]

I think I started feeling movement at about 15 weeks. That's great!

 

[smawfl]

With DD my placenta was at the front so it meant I didn't feel movement until about 20-22 weeks so it's lovely to feel this one so early, even if it's not so regular it's lovely just the same

 

[Pusscat]

Does it feel the same as last time? If you can remember what it was like to begin with last time?! My main memory is those movements towards the end when it feels like your whole tummy is turning upside down.

 

[smawfl]

With DD I think the first movements felt like someone very very lightly stroking your skin. This time feels a little stronger. Sometimes I think I imagine it, but it's happened a few times, mainly when I'm lying down on my left. Can't wait for proper movements

How you feeling today?

 

[Pusscat]

My first movements were more like pokes! Let's hope the different position of the placenta allows for more noticable movements. It's the best reassurance you can get and great that you're getting it this early. Have you told work now? Hope all OK.

I felt sick at bed time last night and had difficult day with dd, think she's coming down with a cold so was tantrumy. Lost my patience with her a couple of times. Hoping to get all our jobs done this morning then have a nice relaxing afternoon!!! Then out for dinner which I think I may be falling asleep at. Was in bed at 9.30 last night. Still in pyjamas now so best get dressed!

 

[smawfl]

Just been sat in a meeting and felt some definite movements

Told my manager now, she's happy for us

Boo to DD being unwell, hope she's ok! Hope you have a nice relaxing afternoon!!

 

[ds0910]

Hi girls! Honestly I'm still not completely relaxed as far as the mc goes. Every appointment I hold my breathe until I hear the hb. The further along I get the I relax a bit. Really I don't think I will really relax until I start feeling obviously consistent movement. As far as feeling movement, I THINK I have, but its hard to tell if its movement or just gas lol, because it is so faint and quick. So ready to feel good movements so I can relax a bit. I'll tell all about the party when I have a bit more time. Talk to y'all soon

 

[smawfl]

Work now all know.. I can finally release the bump and throw away all my baggy tops I've been living in for the last few weeks!

 

[Pusscat]

Break out the body con maternity tops smawfl! Did anyone say they thought you might be pregnant? If not, the baggy tops did a fantastic job!

Ds - really hope you feel something obvious soon! I'm sure it won't be long

 

[smawfl]

Yes one of the girls at work suspected after noticing I'd been wearing baggies clothes..and another thought it was off I'd stopped bringing salads for lunch and had more trips to the canteen!

Was trying to work out again today when I could finish work and potentially of I use next year's holiday before maternity leave kicks in I could finish at Christmas!

 

[Pusscat]

Wow, a Christmas finish would be amazing smawfl!

Back from my 2 days at work and need a rest. It's been fine though. Took my mind off symptoms so they can't be that bad! Last night I had an achey uterus though! Felt tender and like it was being stretched when I stood up.

Might start telling some people at the weekend. Just close family. I find it really difficult to come out with.. I didn't tell them about the miscarriage so it will come as a surprise to them. Or maybe not! Seeing my dad and sister on Sunday (going to the zoo ) So will try and tell them then. And will have to tell my mum over the phone.

 

[smawfl]

Achy stretching sounds like round ligament pain! I had them very early too.

Have you done anymore tests?

Ah it will be nice telling your family. I'm the same when it comes to telling people. For some reason I'm pregnant sounds really funny! I've been saying I have some news... People usually click straight away lol

 

[Pusscat]

I agree I think it's round ligament pain. Don't think I had it last time. I did an ic yesterday and it was very positive. Going to do another tomorrow and will continue to test every other day for a bit longer. Also still temping and looking good.

I might try the 'I have some news' approach!

I'll post ic progression pic tomorrow. When did you stop poas and temping?

 

[Pusscat]

Temp chart