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[Pusscat]

Thanks smawfl I had a little look at maternity clothes online the other day and saw quite a good starter set that included leggings vests and tops. Think it was new look. Might get that as a start. First I need to get back all the clothes I gave to my sister when she was pregnant although if I remember correctly it was mostly summer vests and dresses. Have you got some maternity work type smart trousers? Think maybe that should be the first thing I buy as can't wear leggings every day at school

 

[smawfl]

I dug out my winter coat this morning and it fits ok.. just doesn't do up so I'll see how I go with that. I did a massive online order last week but ended up taking it back as wasn't impressed really.

No I don't need to wear smart trousers, we are casual for work so I'm good in my maternity jeans and leggings which I'm thankful for, means I don't have to get a separate work clothes.

Scan day soon! Are you excited??

 

[Pusscat]

Oh that's good you can wear normal clothes at work. I probably could. There's no rules as such but I just feel more in charge if I'm dressed smartly!

I'm so excited to see my baby. Can't wait to see him/her moving and also excited for dh to see some real evidence that we're having another baby!

 

[smawfl]

I know what you mean.. it definitely takes them a while for it to sink in doesn't it... think it only clicked last week with DH when he felt kicks for the first time

Can't wait to see a piccie! And start gender guessing!

 

[Pusscat]

1 more day to wait

If cravings and old wives tales are anything to go by this is definitely a boy. I'm really craving salty things, crisps etc. And cheese! I usually have a real sweet tooth but at the moment I'd choose cheese and crisps over cake and chocolate!

 

[smawfl]

Happy 12 weeks!! Yay!

Exciting about boy cravings! I'm still very much in the sweet tooth camp! Lol this is so another girl :-D

New look have a discount code floating around if you need some bits. Its NLMATERNITY742 gives 20% off..
I've just done some early morning shopping oops! x

 

[Pusscat]

Thanks for the code! I'll have a look this morning!

I dreamt I had a boy last night. He was really big though and looked like a boy I went to school with, so I didn't really like him and couldn't think what to call him

 

[smawfl]

Hehe! All signs point to a blue one!!

 

[Pusscat]

Scan was great. Saw lots of baby as it was so active it wouldn't lie in the correct position to take the nt measurement. 3 people tried and also went for a walk and went back for second scan but it still wasn't cooperating! Other than that, all looking good and saw the heartbeat and arms and legs all looking very much like a baby I feel really different now. Just so happy and now I can relax now I know I've got my baby safe inside. It looked really cute!!

Will have blood test to check for downs syndrome at 14 weeks.

Booked 20 week scan for the Monday before Christmas so we will find out the sex then. Best Christmas present ever!

 

[smawfl]

Yay so glad all went well! Amazing scan pic!

I'm predicting boy from the nub!

 

[Pusscat]

I hadn't noticed the nub until you mentioned it! Before today I'd never looked into the theory as I don't think you could see it in DD's scan photos. But it's quite clear here isn't it and does seem to be at an angle to the spine. Think I need to get DD's scan photos out tomorrow and do a comparison!

 

[smawfl]

Yes it's definitely a very clear nub!!

I'm not as familiar with the scull theory but would be interesting to see how it compares to your dd!

 

[minimoocow]

Lovely scan pic pusscat!

The angle of the nub is definitely boy-ish (as is the lack of cooperation!) - have you looked in the gender prediction forum to compare? If you want to that is . . . !

 

[Pusscat]

Thanks mini! How are you? Yes I've looked around on the Internet today and I agree it's tending towards a boy nub but not totally convinced! Looked at DD's scan photo and there was no nub to be seen so can't compare that. I think DD's skull looked slightly more slanted but new baby also has a slant. Think the nub theory is more reliable than skull. I'm all for the gender guessing! I think I will be surprised but relieved if it's a girl. And scared but excited if it's a boy!

 

[smawfl]

Forgot to ask yesterday, did they keep your due date the same? How was baby measuring?

 

[Pusscat]

They changed my due date by 2 days, they brought it forward to the 8th of May.

You were up early! Is dd still adjusting to the time change? Today was the first day my dd was back to her normal 7 am wake up time.

Had a bit of a funny turn this morning. First time I've really felt like I was going to throw up but I didn't! I was making breakfast when I suddenly felt very weak then like I was going to be sick. Went up to the toilet and I went really hot and dizzy. It passed quickly though. Just feel weak now. Was going to go swimming today but probably shouldn't now. Don't want to a have another day of not leaving the house though as that's what i did yesterday!

 

[smawfl]

Yay so we're exactly 10 weeks difference then! LOL our weeks change on the same day now

DD was fine after the clock changing... me on the other hand.. all over the place!! I've been waking stupidly early ever since I got my BFP to be honest. Pregnancy insomnia :S And I don't seem to be able to get a proper night sleep, I think last night I saw most of the hours on the clock!

Try and take it easy today!! I wouldn't do the swimming either. Very strange as I had a couple of similar turns last week too. Not feeling sick, but very dizzy and came over all hot. Luckily not happened since but was quite scary, didn't have anything like that last time.

I thought it might be low blood sugar, or low blood pressure but all seems ok. I think dizziness is common in pregnancy. Not nice though.

I've really struggled with accepting that my body can't keep up with my usual pace anymore! I still feel like I want to do everything I did before, but physically I'm already feeling heavier and I don't want to push myself too much.

Popped to town for a bit yesterday and felt really achy all night, like I'd run 10k or something!

When is your next midwife appointment? Will it be 16weeks?

Mine is 25 weeks, still feels like ages away!

 

[Pusscat]

I'm going to have to get used to my change over day being on a Friday as it had been on a Sunday the same as with my previous pregnancy!

Sorry to hear about the insomnia. Not what you need when you should be making the most of not having a baby waking you up. Touch wood, I can sleep very well if dd allows me to!

I looked online and it does seem common to have dizzy spells and only a real problem if you actually faint or have pain. I think it was probably due to needing breakfast. We've got cbeebies on and DD is keeping herself entertained with her pushchair.

I think this time round you have to factor in taking care of a toddler. Last time we didn't have that energy drain so maybe could keep up with other activities for longer and you knew you could just crash when you wanted. We have to be a lot more sensible with what we use up our energy on now!

Yes next midwife apointment is about 15 weeks I think. I'll be interested to get the results of my blood test and see where my platelets are as last time they went quite low.

 

[smawfl]

I think the pregnancy insomnia is a way of mother nature making me prepared for the sleepless nights to come! I'm pretty sure I had the same last time!!

Yes the toddler addition is definitely something that makes second time pregnancy harder. I do recall last time I used to have afternoon naps!! No chance now! Probably why I'm fast asleep on the sofa by 9pm!

 

[minimoocow]

Thanks mini! How are you?

I'm good thanks. Still lurking but don't have too much to post about so have been a bit quiet!

Last week it was 1 year since the start of my last miscarriage which felt a bit strange but it came and went and I'm still here lol!

I've been for my 3 blood tests over 2 months so now just need to get the results from my GP and then make another appointment for the clinic to see what they suggest.