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[claireybell]

Arghh so annoyed! I wrote a reply & tapped 'previous thread' instead of post ohhhhhh the annoyance!!!

 

[GoldenRatio]

I'm 5'5" , so not considered petite but my legs are way longer than normal and leaves me no torso lol

Even my maternity pants, panel part is long hehe can go up to my neck.

I don't care honestly what ppl think, I have like 20week bump at 14, so whatever.

One question tho! How come I find the hb close to my pelvic but have bump up to my boobs? My uterus grew that big but baby chill at the bottom?

 

[iak]

Your the same height as me. Sometimes it can be all baby or just loads of water. Everyone carries diffently. My bump was all baby, no one could ever believe I was the weeks I was. People will start making their comments like your so big or your small. Words of advice don't take any notice and stress about it. I used to get comments all the bloody time about how small I was. At the beginning it used to stress me out and then I just started to ignore it. I don't know who these people compare you to.

It's probably how the baby is positioned... I think the myth about a high bump is that it's a boy or maybe the other way round. Have you started shopping yet ?

 

[iak]

Clairybell I do it all the time, write a long reply and then my iPhone decides to have a mind of its own and it disappears.

I'm literally exhausted today. P*issed off with OH, he went car shopping with his friend and decided to go swimming in the Thames... Like "hello I'm tired here abit of help would be nice" feel like I'm running on caffeine these days. Don't know if I'm being too needy or not. I'm not the sort of person to be like "no please stay at home" he always says when you need a break just ask. But I feel like I shouldn't have to ask.

 

[GoldenRatio]

yeap ppl like to comment! They probably think it's my fat belly that I finally let out hehe

We didn't buy anything, I wanna know the gender then shop. Also answer to u guys previous question, there s no private scan available in Canada so won't hav scan til 20weeks, 6 more weeks to go!

Iak I would be annoyed with DH too, not like u made the kid urself! How can he go n enjoy his day. Hard to understand guys.

 

[iak]

Oh please.. Let them think whatever! At the beginning I had no bump whatsoever. I ll post a picture of my stomach at around 13/14 wks. I used to google what other bumps looked like haha. Then was like whatever everyone carries differently and baby was growing normally.

Yeah don't blame you, I didn't buy anything until 20 weeks and we knew the gender. Then you can go crazy.

We had an argument last night, kind of took my tiredness out on him. Went out shopping with my mum today for some retail therapy always works He is still not home, debating whether to ignore him when he comes home or just let it go... Men aye! Sometimes it like having another child. Sorry for the moan! Think I'm going to put Zakaria to sleep and get an early night. Been falling asleep all day.

 

[iak]

Golden- here's my "bump" at around 13/14wks.

 

[GoldenRatio]

Mine goes flat when I lay down too, gotta see standing ones

 

[iak]

Ok I'm going to send you a few then ha!

 

[claireybell]

Golden your 15wks & a Cinnamon roll hehe!

Iak hope you & OH made up did you buy any nice goodies shopping??

I had a shitty tired day yesterday uhh pj's all day, no shower & i think i cried like 4 times as had no sleep the night before zzzZ! Loads better today though, actually showered & went food shopping Lol!

 

[iak]

Golden - the weeks are flying by!

Clairybell- Yup we made up. We don't argue for long but when we do it is intense haha. Think we are both really tired so makes matters worst. I didn't buy anything for myself just had to get a present for my nephew's 3rd birthday. He is peppa pig mad atm so got him a game which they can all play together. We had a bbq on Monday for him and my dad as their birthdays are only one day apart. I had way too much cake. I've got such a sweet tooth atm, need to cut down!

Ahh how are u feeling now ? How comes you didn't get any sleep? I used to love pjs days! As soon as Zakaria has had his morning feed, I get him ready for the day and have a quick shower and changed even if I'm not going out. Try and get ready whilst OH is at home in the morning you might feel slightly better for the day ahead. How is everything going with Nuala ? Bet she has grown loads. We haven't got a car atm and I feel like I can't do anything. Struggling to think of what to do in the day, hopefully we will sort the car out soon.

 

[claireybell]

We had some ickle photos taken on Saturday & they are being edited at the moment, the lady who took the pics sent me one she was editing.. look at the tiny toes aww

https://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb416/claireybell81/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpskdybxdnf.jpeg

 

[claireybell]

Ah so glad you & your man are ok, lack of sleep def adds fuel to the fire! Im sooo grumpy at the moment with lack of sleep & tearful with it! I been using Boots No7 eye serum & eye creams like they going out of fashion lol!! Aww was that your nephew that i saw the pic on fb/instagram? Sooo very cute hope he had lotsa fun! You can NEVER have too much cake lol! If your still bf, just remember the body will store everything & use its calories & fats for making breastmilk, dont feel bad as your bod will need extra, im trying to eat more crap inbetween my good stuff to boast my calories Lol! I not long at half a packet of Jaffa Cakes ha ha piggy!!

Nualas still not been sleeping too well night & day (although shes sleeping now) due to her mouth Thrush bless her! Shes feeding lots better but its taking longer & i dont think shes drinking full amt as her mouths abit painful, consequently shes getting trapped wind.. Ohhh the joys of bf eh?! Lol! Still, im glad shes feeding well though even if its taking longer..

Mornings SO leaves for work at like 630-45 & im in bed still so hes no help really! Its just going to take a few wks to get some routine going, i hope it gets going before Riley starts school in 2 weeks eek!

Are there any mother & baby groups local to you that you can go to??

Golden & srobbins i hope you ladies are doing well!

 

[iak]

Nuala, you beaut! That picture has melted my heart! You need to get that picture on a canvas. I bet you can't wait to see all the pics.

I'm completely know how you feel. If you want to get things off your chest, let loose on here I'm abusing my coffee machine at the moment to keep going. I have 3 nephews and a little niece. It was the middle one's birthday. Babysat them the other day for an hour whilst my sil had to do some bits and I actually quite well with all of them plus Zakaria but I could imagine having 5 kids, felt like I had my eyes everywhere. They are so besotted with Zakaria. The two younger ones love seeing what he is doing.. Its so cute they just watch him sleep waiting for him to wake up and go to me every now and then "baby is sleeping or baby is crying" haha

Clairybell- haha pack of Jaffa cakes. I watched a cooking show the other day and they were making them, looks bloody difficult. I keep going into the fridge to get some chocolate.

Sorry to hear Nuala is not sleeping well. Can you go back to the doctors and ask for something else ? She may not be sleeping well because she is not getting enough milk. How often is she waking up in the night ? Night time feeds are hard as it is I can't imagine how you are doing with them going on for so long, try and take a nap in the day time. Will be a lot more easier when Riley starts school. I find when I bath Zakaria he sleep so much better, snoozing as I write this. I bathed him around 7:30 and sleeping so well. May start bathing him everyday or every other day.

There are a few but don't want to go to them until he has had his injections. I will definitely start going once he has had them. We are off to register him tomorrow. Can't believe we have had to wait this long.

 

[claireybell]

Hey lovelies

Been trying to reply for couple of days but you know how it gets lol

We've got Riley in the bed with us at the moment.. Bad dream & Nuala dowsnt appear to want to sleep in her crib pffft so shes slept on me ALL night zzzzzzZ knackered Riley in the middle of bed & SO on the otherside, looks like a scene from Willy Wonka & Choc factory HAHA!!

Aww your nephew is sooo cute, is that the piccy you shared on fb/instagram? Omg my sister has 4 & i have no idea where she gets her patience lol!

I was going to go to some baby groups but you now saying about no injections yet i may give it a pass until then aswell, forgot about those! Brace yourself for tears lol its horrible watching them cry did Zakaria get registered ok? Have you registered him at your Drs surgery yet hun? He'll need to be so injections can be arranged

Nuala stirs ALL through the night uhh the only routine she seems to have is she feeds around 8/9pm & then sleeps until 12:30am! I cant wait until she drops that feed & goes through to 4/5am'ish shes def getting enough Milk though as boobs are filling with Milk & shes emptying them finw but shes just looking for extra comfort i think & likes the boob, she struggles to try and stay awake aswell! My sister came over yesterday & she slept on her for an hr so i had a shower ha ha!!

Have you been sucked into any programmes during night feeds ? He he! I got hooked on Smallville, The O.C & Charmed with Riley LOL! Gotta love Sky box sets!

 

[iak]

You got the whole lot in your bed haha. You will need to upgrade to a queen soon. Hope you getting plenty of rest in between but I know how it is sometimes it is impossible, can't imagine how it is running around a 4yr old too.

Yep that is the pic, they are a crazy bunch! I know 4 is a lot although I think if they are spread out in age wouldn't be too bad but my brother's kids are 6 and under.

Yep def wait until you get her injections done. I was in a changing room in mothercare the other day and some mums are so unhygienic. Yep he is all registered and "official" now I've booked the 6 week appointment, need to book his injections for the 8weeks. I'm going to take him to get weighed this week. I can't believe he is 6wks on Saturday! How is Nuala in the daytime ? Does she sleep most of the day ?

Has the thrush gone? I've started bathing Zakaria every night. I've noticed since I've been doing that for the two nights he has feed after his bath around 8 and then sleeps until 3:30/4am.. I'm finding getting up at that time is a lot easier. The other night i knocked out on the sofa at 10. Nice that your sister is helping out. Take advantage of it and do everything you have to whilst they have her. Whenever my mum or sister are holding Zakaria I run into the shower haha.

No I haven't actually. We have sky in the room too but at that time I'm half asleep and feeding whilst having one eye shut. Is there anything good on at that time? Might have to have a look to help keep me awake.

 

[claireybell]

Haha im singing that song now but about the bed 'hes got the whole world in his hands' but im singing 'ive got the whole world in my bed' sadly our bedroom can only fit a dbl bed in the bay window area, a kingsize doesnt fit as we measured but i would LOVE a queensize bed hehe!!

Ooh yes i need to book my 6wk apt later this week, i can only book 2 wks ahead. Im pretty sure ive got a UTI peeing has been reaally hot & we attempted jiggy jiggy yesterday morning & couldnt get it anywhere in me lol (sorry tmi) painful around where i pee.. Think its to do with catheter removal wks ago so i need to call drs yet again, i never had all these issues & ailments after Riley was born!

Hows the bottle/bf going? Nualas thrush has nearly gone, she has Canesten cream for her bottom as she has it there aswell poor girl shes feeding really well but cluster feeding & shes always on me, so tiring i was seriously considering after she drops the middle night feed (2-4am) to put her on bottles.. Feel sad about it but im so tired its silly, some days im just not able to do anything/get dressed! I'l see how she is in few weeks time as she may get a routine & start sleeping between feeds, at the moment she doesnt hardly sleep well she does, fall asleep on me after feeding, put her down all snuggled in blanket & then she wakes minutes later!

Wow! Thats fab about Zakaria sleeping through until 3-4ish after a bath in the evening! Is that after a bottle or boob & bottle? You must feel abit more like the living in the morning ha ha you lucky thang you!! Has his hair all stayed in or is he losing any of it? Omg has your hair started falling put yet?? My hair is coming out LOADS esp after washing it never lost this much after pg with Riley!

Hmm.. Last night around 1:30 i was watching a Film on sky Sony TV channel called 'St Elmo's Fire' with Emilio Estevev & loads of other 80's well known actors from 'The Breakfast club'.. Do you have Sky? Or netflix? It makes the night feeds go quicker lol & i get fidgetty legs in bed so i retreat to the lounge ha ha & just see whats on!

 

[iak]

Ouch sounds like you do. Drink plenty of water helps flush it out. Also I've heard cranberry juice helps. Alot of problems come with giving birth... You don't know until about it until after, they should do a workshop just for issues you may experience after haha. "Touch wood" I haven't had anything, must be one of the lucky ones. I came out of the birthing pool and felt my normal self. Although I bet if I was to have another baby I would have some of the things you have had. You would think after having one baby your body would be more adjusted. Best to go drs and get some antibiotics. Over counter meds don't really help with uti.

Zakaria is on bottle and breastfeeding in between when he feels like and is in the mood. He is very temperamental already, takes after his daddy! My milk is still there so good news on that. Ideally I would like him on boob all the time, making formula is such a pain. I hate myself for not liking the boob. Upsets me a lot. Tbh I think if he was not 2 weeks early he would of been ok, I don't know if that was due to reflux not being as good as it would at 40wks. Saying that, he is growing well. Im off to weigh him once he has had his feed, so shall see how much he weighs.

Good news that her thrush is going. Bless her, bet she was so uncomfortable. Must be hard work with her clustering all the time, but you are doing a great job. Maybe speak to a breastfeeding specialist on how to get her to feed more and less all the time or do some research online. Zakaria was like that the first couple of nights that we put him down and he would just not settle, it was because he was hungry that's partially I started to increase formula as he was hungry. Once I done that he settled felt bad afterwards. I haven't actually lost any hair, thank god! They say after you give birth it's good to have a good haircut.

Haha catching up on night time tv. I ended up watching some crime show last night as I couldn't sleep. Yep we have sky I used to have Netflix but cancelled it.

 

[GoldenRatio]

Hey ladies! im freaking out a little here

I went for pap test yesterday and doc said everything is good, but i felt little uncomfortable with the tool he used. Then we had sex last night and everything was fine. Today around 12pm, pelvic pain started. Its like shooting pain from my pubic bone, every 10mins or so it happens. I feel like its pressure kinda pain on my vagina cone, little to left but mostly centered.


I read that 17week uterus grows and changes position, so can it be related to that? maybe my pelvic is stretching?

Did you guys experience this? should i get a maternity belt? will that help?

 

[claireybell]

Hi Golden :wave:

I bet it was that speculum thingy they use to do the pap test hun.. They not the most comfy of things!! Hows it feeling now? You havent had any bleeding or anything with it have you?? I wonder if its the cervix everything shifting about but because you've been prodded & then had sex, mw told me cervix always moves & gets stretched about when uterus grows & sometimes aches abit.. Because im a worrier, myself i would give Mw or Dr a call if your worried & still exp the pain. Do you remember when i was having acheyness & light bleeding around 19/20wks, it stopped but it was cervix stretching about..

Bump bands/maternity belts will help with the pressure most def hun.. Ebay & Amazon sell them

Ahhh your 17 wks eeee!!! Your scan will be soon wont it!!!