Valentine's BfP ladies

[emmalg]

What's affecting your sleep? Discomfort, pain, waking up all night or getting to sleep in the first place?

 

[Bambola]

Emma - I hope you are ok after your fall - how frightening. Im glad all looks ok though!

Missus - CONGRATS ON TEAM BLUE! yeeehaw!! that is fantastic news!! what have you bought?? now you can shop till you drop!!

Jbell - that is so cute about your little boy being wriggly - mine is exactly the same (ableit very little movement due to anterior placenta) - he will not stay still and they couldnt measure him at our 19 week scan last week - I was in there for nearly 2 hours! hahaha he also felt the need to continually touch his man bits in front of the female sonographers... he always likes to spread his little legs and thrust his pelvis right into the ultrasound.. its funny to me and DH and the sonographers always laugh but its a little be embarressing LOL in the end they asked me to get up and litereally jump up and down for 3-5 minutes so that he would move his head from under the placenta (to see the brain and face properly) and as I was doing it I was thinking - the poor little guy, I am probably jolting the hell out of him - but then when I got back on the table he was sound asleep... LOL it actually put him to bed! Sonographers said there is a good chance he will be one of those babies who wants to be rocked all the time!

 

[emmalg]

That made me laugh so much! He'll be undressing at family parties and things! What a little exhibitionist! My little boy is so lazy, I really hope it continues and he's not like his hyper sister.

I'm fine after my fall now, even my bruises feel better, thank you. It was incredibly scary though! It shocked DH temporarily out of feeling ill, which he had been for a few days, when he saw me go over!

I've bought a new breast pump, I got sick of my manual one last time. Otherwise I've still not got anything apart from the blanket, toy and one pack of boy newborn babygros which is all I need with the neutral ones I already have. I'll have to get some vests, nappies and a little hat but that's about all.

 

[emmalg]

More shopping! I have a cap and a towel now!

I had my follow up after my scan, my blood pressure is ridiculously low, the doc couldn't believe I was still standing. I have been having dizzy spells once a day. I actually had to sit on the kitchen floor and crawl into the living room the other day to lie down. I'm lying down with my feet up now after having a huge faint feeling. Not sure how I'll cope at work!

 

[missusgee]

Oh Emma that's not good! Have they given/suggested anything to help?

I've bought a few lovely pieces of clothing but nothing else, I still have no idea where to start!

I feel absolutely rubbish today, sore throat, persistent cough and I know I have a cold coming on. Ugh.

 

[emmalg]

I get to eat all the bad foods! Salt, caffeine... That's it really.

I hope you feel better soon DD had been ill for a couple of weeks with sore throat, etc too. I'm lucky I only have it mildly.

 

[jbell157]

Ohh Emma I hope it comes up soon. Low blood pressure makes you feel really bad. Tired, dizzy, etc. No fun I hope everything as far as internal wise is ok. Do they know what's causing it?

Miss I know what you mean about being overwhelmed. Do you ladies make a baby registry in the UK? If not I have a super fantastic list I can give you that really helped me. Some of the things are not necessary but its a great platform. Let me know if anyone wants a copy!

Bam that story is hilarious! You are definitely going to have a rocker baby!

AFM, when we got our 20 week scan they found two 5mm bilateral choroid plexus cysts. In themselves they are no big deal; however, they are one of the markers for Trisomy 18, which is a horrific genetic disorder with 100% fatality rate. Over 50% of babies dies before the 2nd trimester and the median lifespan is 8 - 15 days. Luckily Sam is measuring ahead in both length and weight, his heart, kidneys, hands, feet are all perfect and I'm doing wonderfully. My doctor says there is no reason to be worried because we are both perfectly healthy. With just the cysts its less than 0.3% chance he has it which is within normal statistical range for anyone. However, we do have to go to a specialist in Atlanta on Monday just to double check. The day after the scan I was devastated and did a ton of research but after all of it I'm convinced that he is fine. First of all 80% of babies with T-18 are female, secondly they are significantly underweight and have obvious problems with their organs and hands and feet that are identified rather easily.

My doctor doesn't even know if the specialist will see us and she said she wished she didn't even have to tell us because they will eventually go away it but it is a liability issue because it is a marker for such a severe disorder.

So that's where I've been the past few days, dealing with that mess. Also, as far as sleeping, its my hips that bother me. Its like they are cramping up from the inside or something. Its weird and uncomfortable. Combine that with frequent bathroom breaks during the night and yeah, not the best night's sleep. But I'm getting used to it.

Also, has anyone else just POPPED? I mean just got noticeably bigger? I was fine until the past few days and I just feel pregnant now. That combined with Sam's constant tap dancing and somersault routines there is no denying it now! Oh and I've gone from a 32B to a 34C in bra size So I bought three new bras yesterday. Wow what a difference! I hope the size sticks around after breastfeeding is over.

Hope everyone is doing well!

 

[emmalg]

Hi JBell,

I really hope all is fine, from what you've said and what I've read before myself I think there are other things which would be likely to show so FX all is fine with Sam.

I suffered terribly with hip pain last time. Remember to tell the doc next time and if you're still running take it easy. All I can suggest is to try a maternity pillow. I never got one before and used pillows between my legs and under bump but to be honest nothing helped much but friends told me to try a proper pillow. Also a bump support can help ease the pressure on your hips. So far I have less pain this time, maybe just because my body adjusted a bit last time or maybe it is earlier. With your small frame and toned muscles you might experience more discomfort as things loosen.

 

[emmalg]

Add for your other question. I've always had low blood pressure but it's probably just the blood volume not increasing as much as the veins have dilated or dehydration from the 35+ degrees we have now.

 

[Bambola]

Emma- you poor thing.. You have to rest and look after yourself dear (as much as possible). Can't believe the doc said your blood pressure was that low! Please take care!! Eat a lot of chocolate!!

Missus- I hope you feel better soon! Lots of vitamin C and retail therapy!!

Jbell- how scary for you to have had to hear that. I agree that you have nothing to worry about given the circumstances. As you are already aware, they have a legal obligation to disclose all of these things to you, regardless of how minuscule he risk is. Pls let us know how the specialist goes xx

Last night the bean had 10 minutes of kicking and hubby got to feel him for a couple of minutes! It was amazing!!! This morning we went shopping and added more stuff to the baby registry and ordered our cot and change table!! (there s a 15 week wait on it!) - its the Boori Sleigh Royale in soft white! I love it!!

Xxxx

 

[emmalg]

What is a baby registry?

I don't know about the other British ladies but I don't know what one is! I am making a probably completely wrong guess that it is like a wedding list for a baby shower. Am I miles off?! Baby showers are only just finding their way into British culture due to American TV and films. I think because of the risks of pregnancy and birth we traditionally give gifts to a new mother and baby instead though family may help out with buying expensive things or donate old things.

 

[SashaJoy13]

Wow so much has happened and I'm getting farther and farther behind on commenting. I have just worked 5 days and have 2 more to go then I can come back and commebt more appropriately.

 

[jbell157]

No Emma you're right on. That's exactly what it is.

 

[jbell157]

Went to the perinatal doctor today for my scan. Doc couldn't find any choroid plexus cysts and said Sam looked great. Hurray! It is such a relief. He was also very cooperative today which was nice. He also kicked the ultrasound tech's wand She said I think he just kicked me! I said yep welcome to my world! But other than that everything is going well. I'm managing my sleep better and my tummy is getting bigger. Here it is at 21 weeks.
Hope everyone is doing well!

 

[missusgee]

Hia ladies! It's been 10 days since we last talked so just wanted to see how you're all getting on!

What's the latest, any movements, cravings, shopping been done!?

Junior is getting more active by the day, very few flutters these days, now it's proper kicks and tummy wobblers!! And I feel when he's turning around as my tummy goes hard :-D

I'm still deliberating over a pram, my sister has her old one for us but it's only a travel system with car seat and really I would like a carrycot included, thoughts on whether this is best?

Hope you're all feeling good!

 

[SashaJoy13]

Missus I was just thinking that it has been far too long since we all met up!

I am also getting good kicks! Today was the first official day of kicking... Anjelica kicked her daddy in the face while he was talking to her! I told him that its her way of hugging right now.

I have no idea about the pram... MIL said she has it covered so I am going to trust her on it.

In other news, I feel like a giant and I'm very hormonal... I bought a bag of flaming hot cheetos for myself yesterday and a bag of regular ones for hubby... hubbys brother decided today that he and his friend were entitled to MY bag of deliciousness (which I have been craving and holding off on for weeks) so now I am hot cheeto-less and hubby finds no problem with it. He thinks if he buys me a new bag in a few days it will be the same thing but its just not! I know I'm crazy I just can't help it!!!

Any other funny crazy hormonal or movement oriented stories?

 

[makemeamammy]

Hey ladies! Well...as of 3 hours ago I am on my summer holidays for a whole 7 weeks!! I was feeling a bit emotional saying goodbye to my class as I'm moving stages after the Summer and some of them I've taught for 3 years running since they first started school! Soooooo glad to be on holiday though so that the Nursery planning can commence!

I'm still not feeling any big kicks, just little flutters every now and then. I think my bump grows in spurts as a few weeks ago I felt HUGE and could see a difference almost daily, now it seems to have slowed down and I keep getting told I'm 'neat'.

I have been suffering badly with my back though. My boobs are just ridiculous now and it's really having an impact! Im in almost constant pain and have to sit on my hands and knees leaning on my gym ball most evenings to take the pressure off my back. Think I'm going to have to see the doctor to see if they've got any kind of brace they can give me!

Anybody made any progress with their nurseries? Or willing to share some bump pics? Xx

 

[makemeamammy]

Hey how come the 22 weekers and 23 weekers all have papayas???

 

[SashaJoy13]

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Hello week 22 (measuring week 23) and hello belly!!!!!! Not sure whu we all are all papaya... my phone says its papaya then the weight of a pomegranate in 23

 

[missusgee]

Gorgeous bump there there sasha, and you look fantastic!

Soooo jealous you're on holiday now mammy, I've had a week off and dreading going back Monday

Made a good purchase today, a tommee tipee starter feeding kit with steralizer, bottle warmer, loads of bottles etc. Felt really good! Also gaining loads of stuff next weekend when I see my sister. Me a DH tried out some parks in the shop today,he's fully on board looking at stuff to get now :-D