TTC May 2023 💖 Previous MC March 2023 (thread 5)

Hey, just catching up!

Oh @Sez281 I can only imagine the surprise! How are you feeling about it? I know it’s early days so you probably don’t know where your head is at the moment.

@Jadeypie or anyone really! It’s been pretty nice weather wise here this weekend so I’ve been getting my pram out to clear and air it. I’m definitely reusing that as I don’t want to buy a new one but is it ok to use my car seat again do you think? It will be it’s third time being used and bought it in 2018 so not sure if we should be buying a new one?

Omg congratulations!! What a lovely suprise for all of use! Its nice Sophie will have a sibling so close in age to grow together ❤️ how are you feeling symtom wise? any kicked in yet haha. You will have to keep us updated xx

@Westy22 oh boys never stop climbing once they start hahs xx

Im hoping to find out the gender next Monday i have another scan with the consultant so im hoping she will tell me hahs worth a ask anyway hahs xx

Omg @Sez281 !!! Congratulations! Must be a shock 😂

We're also in the trying to stand and walk stage..Ovies only 8 months and literally will not sit down, feel like hes going to skip crawling at this rate as he can already pull himself up on everything and stands for a few seconds unsupported now 💀

@Jadeypie its good they are looking after you ❤️

Ive just had my appointment at the preterm clinic, wasn't expecting a scan so was nice suprise seeing baby doing well.

My cervix wasn't as perfect as she liked so ive been put on progesterone and have to have that till 36 weeks. Im assuming putting that in and staying in bed? Haha its abit of a worry but suppose im getting looked after. So more regular scans. Another one in 2 weeks time xxx

Great to hear from you @Paws4thought i didnt have the rsv, far too new and alot of discouraging info if you dig a little in to it. Just go with your gut feeling x
My boy went in to nursery at 4mths till school, loved it. So energetic so defo needed it... yeah @Jadeypie its like the newborn stage all over again trying to get them in there own room, left it far too late haha

@Westy22 oh seriously I always think the same. Im in management and its like do I just drop down to make life easier hahs.

As for little Ovie starting nursery it will be the best thing for him. Im so glad I put james in when we did because he loves it and has a group of lovely little friends. You'll be okay probably cry and clock watch all day when he starts gahaha xxx

Sorry @Jadeypie missed your last message, its fab when you end up with Christmas off 😂 im dreading working it this year...seriously considering looking for a new job!

@Paws4thought yes so he has 2 settling in days..one where I can stay with him and then he'll start his term whilst im still off for 3 weeks so gives me some time and means im there if he needs me. I will be tempted not to send him tho..but thats for my benefit only because ill miss him lol it will be good for him to get into a routine whilst im off x

@Paws4thought great to hear from you 🫠 my scans 21st august so i will be 21 weeks then. Git a hospital ap on Monday not sure got what yet assuming over my heart shaped womb.

Yes I will be getting mine im sure its after 20 weeks isn't it? Xx

@Westy22 yeah I plan on having whooping cough, just unsure about rsv being new although I'm due in peak season. Hopefully be in right position to find out 🤞 i can ask them to confirm at 20 weeks scan then too.
Will Ovie do any days at nursery before you go back? I think its great for them to socialise especially with others their age :)

@Paws4thought I didnt have the rsv, I had the whooping cough one though. X

Awww how exciting that you'll soon find out the gender ❤️ x

I know i can't believe I have to go back to work, so anxious putting Ovie in Nursery but I feel like he will thrive as he loves being around people xx

@Jadeypie glad your scan went well for you! Have you got a date for 20 week scan? I had an extra reassurance one at 15 weeks and ive booked a private scan for 18 weeks to find our gender 🙈
@xxcxdonxx bet you're relieved to get past 20 weeks, I'm hoping once I'm past that it'll feel more real, I'm the same as you not buying anything yet.
@Westy22 cant believe youll be back at work again soon, thats gone so quickly!
@Supertrooper101 I can't wait to find out what I'm having so can say he or she rather than baby. Aww bless her, can't be easy getting her used to her own room.

Did you all have the rsv vaccine when pregnant or planning to? It only came out last summer so I'm a little apprehensive.

@Supertrooper101 awww in and out the room like a blue arse fly? Haha I had james in his own room very early was only way I could get any sleep he was such a noisy sleeper. He still is now. This one will stay with me.longer so my dp can keep the office as a office for abit longer.

@Westy22 oh its so sad when you know your going back to work. I sobbed at first but you'll find its the only place your you again and not just mum. That's what I found anyway. My last day in work is the 5th December then mat starts 1st jan so im delighted getting all December off haha retail is no fun around Xmas.

@Paws4thought hope all is well with you xxx

Love the updates @Jadeypie @xxcxdonxx its flying by!

@Supertrooper101 ahh ive never regretted putting Ovie in his own room lol find he sleeps better now that we're not disturbing him and vice versa.

My mat leave ends last week of September and im so sad about it 😢 x

Hope your okay @Paws4thought

Some good updates there 🙂 is any of you finding out what your having? I lived in primark leggings and long tops lol hid mine as much as possible untill about 30 odd wks then it became silly haha @Jadeypie i had the nicotene lozengers to see me through.
I had my other tow in there own room at 6mths, this one av kept with me because of the silent reflux, but tried her in her own room yesterday and hated it 🤦‍♀️😅... no suprise. Gona have to work on that lol
@Paws4thought hows things your end?

@xxcxdonxx thats a good idea might make you feel abit more real! Ive felt very detached tbh (way if protecting myself) I do keep having fleeting emotions like omg hshs.

The only things Ive kept is my sons cot and high chair in the loft so will need to get everything else. I definitely won't be buying the unessessary stuff this time round haha.

James starts school September so im busy concentrating on that once thats all sorted i will get into baby mode. I just feel like its going too quick for me to keep up hahaha xxx

I haven’t bought anything @Jadeypie I’ve totally been avoiding it. My MIL gave me a couple of baby grows a couple of weeks ago and it was so funny to see how small they are. If the weather stays dry I plan to get all my baby things out the garage to give them a clean and freshen up.

I totally get that, I went for one at 16 weeks as I didn’t want to wait either. For peace of mind it was definitely needed x

Aww lovely 😍!! Have you not bought anything yet? I decided to get some babygrows for my first purchase in the next sale the other day. Love next baby stuff always washes nice.

My 20 week scan feels ages away and im starting to get anxious and itchy feet for a private scan xx

Hey, how are you all getting on?

I had my 20 week scan today and everything looked good! Still in a bit of shock 😆

Better start getting organised now!

@xxcxdonxx I rate the H&M maternity leggings and jeans, I still wear the leggings now 😂

Im getting rid of a few baby bits now so if anyone is interested let me know, ive got the Snuz studio crib, moby 3 stage bath, Joie swing and a Konges slojd baby nest xx

It was very mixed but we are used to the rain so not a huge deal. Some sunshine would be nice though!

It’s a funny one isn’t it, I felt I was really bloated about 12 weeks and then just looked like I’d put on a bit of weight. Wasn’t until 17 weeks I really popped. It’s 2nd time round for you though so you will probably show a lot sooner! Embrace the bump! I’ve a really sweet tooth anyway but mines is really bad right now and I’ve definitely put on weight, just haven’t dared step on the scales 🫣

I need a good pair of maternity leggings, the ones I have are a bit see through so that’s next on my list to get sorted. We wrote a today of things we need to do round the house too, the ‘baby’s’ room is currently a office/dumping ground so need to start clearing it out a bit xx

@xxcxdonxx sometimes a little break does us wonders! Hope the weather stayed nice for you!

Im living in leggings or dresses. My jeans have officially gave way hahaha. Im abit self conscious with my belly atm , I feel like im showing too early compared to last time. which is ridiculous because I am pregnant haha so im allowed to look it, but I duno with my first I couldn't wait this time im hiding more! Ive also gained so much weight already! I just can not stop eating. I was a serial vaper and quit soon as I found out so think stopping that ive turnt to food as a new habbit x

I’m good thanks, we’ve just been away for a wee break so nice to have a change of scenery. I’ve properly popped over the past week or so and have a very noticeable bump, I still keep catching myself in the mirror as I can’t believe what I’m seeing 🤣 had to look all my maternity clothes out too and just ordered a few more tops, feel like I’ve forgotten how to dress myself!

Yeah I’ve got my 20 weeks on 18th. Feeling some flutters but looking forward to some definite movement and letting the kids feel it too xx

@xxcxdonxx how are you getting on? Your 20 week scan must be close now?

@Paws4thought hope your doing okay xx

Oh that’s brilliant @Jadeypie , delighted to hear it all went well!