March 2011 - rolling on into the second trimester

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We filled the first thread, time for a new one. Anyone and everyone due in March 2011 are welcome.

me23 sorry to hear this, how miserable for you. I dont think there's anything that can be done unfortunately, just hope it helps you to rant on here for a bit. We'll all be good listeners I guarantee!

Niamh yes I have been suffering with the headaches, although not for a week now. I got one so bad that went on for three days and ended up with funny vision and all sorts so took myself up to the maternity unit at hospital on advice of MW so they could check my blood pressure and urine etc. Thankfully nothing whatsoever showed up, they said it is just one of those weird pregnancy things. I didn't get this with last pregnancy either so that was what got me worried.

They gave me some codeine and said i can take that and/or paracetamol, but DO NOT take Ibuprofen now.
Hope yours ease off soon.

me23 that's terrible news. I wish I could give you some advice but I can't. I hope you're feeling better soon and that maybe the doctor can give you something to make you feel better.

I joined up and then lost the link to the thread - got a lot of catching up to do - oops!

I'm soo jealous of the scans going on - how exciting! Mine still feels like a life time away (12th Nov). Im esp keen to go too as i was disappointed that the midwife didnt listen to the heartbeat at my 16wk appt (i thought they did that) and as the symptoms subside im feeling less pregnant (when i thought i'd be cheering that the nausea is subsiding!).

Is anyone here doing/done hypnobirthing? I keep getting really good feedback and wondering if its all too good to be true????

m23 sorry didnt see ure post when i post my last message the sick is getting me down to i even tryed the seabands but they dont work its stops me sleeping am so tired
and the trapped wind dont help every pain i get i think somthing goin wrong why cant pregnancy be easy ... hope u feel better soon x

Niamh29 I've been suffering with headaches too, on and off all the way through. My BP has been fine when checked and like others have said, it's just one of those pregnancy things. I've always been a ibuprofen type girl as paracetamol usually does nothing for me, but had to admit defeat last week and take some and did the trick for me.

I was always a headachey young teenager so I guess with the stack of hormones surging through our bodies it's no wonder they are causing havoc.

I do feel for you though, headaches can be so debilitating.

Have a good day all x

Hello lovelies!

sorry to read some people are still feeling sick. As for headaches I was very prone to headaches as a teen (hormone related) and thought pregnancy might bring them back but fortunately i've been spared anything too bad...just the odd dull fleeting one here and there. Sleeping is starting to suffer, no idea why, but i've not been too awful yet and feel very fortunate. I'm now permanently in my maternity clothes as i want to avoid stretching any of my usual pieces. I've gone from 2 wardrobes full of choice to about 10 items! I guess frugality is the word of the week!

Anyway...exciting news...we had our scan yesterday and found out we not only have a healthy baby but one who is a girl!!!! So wonderful knowing all is well and healthy, i'm sure you all agree it is hard not to worry isn't it?!

I wish you all well with your own scans...it is so exciting seeing them on screen. Can't believe that is it now til we meet her (unless they need to do a growth one at some stage).

just updateing the list to say we having a boy xx

25/02 Spilttheteagain pg#1, baby Bobbie born sleeping on 09/10/2010 at 20 weeks, RIP xxx
27/02 Muser pg#1 20 wk scan 11 Oct
27/02 Mendipgirl pg#2 (DD1)
27/02 StrangewaysHereICome pg#3 (DD 5yrs DD 4yrs) Worcester 20 week scan 7/10
28/02 BramblyHedge pg#3, (DS1 4, DS2 2)
01/03 BunderTheBonnet pg#2 (DD3) Kent.
01/03 Snapdragon3 pg#9 (MMC, DD 3, DS 2, 5 MC) anomaly scan 21/10 GTT 29/11
01/03 MummyGeorgie pg#1
02/03 AfterIVF pg#1
03/03 Celia76 pg#3 (DS1 5 & DS2 almost 3)
04/03 Larty 74
04/03 Bluebeach pg#1
04/03 Jeffily pg#3,(DD1 angel baby, DD2 15months)
04/03 Sam2Oscar DC2
04/03 Carriebadshaw pg#2
04/03 Superpenguin pg#1 - 20wk scan 15/10
05/03 Hattie05 pg5 (DD1 7, DD2 3, no. 3 mc, DD3 7mths)
05/03 NowPanicAndFreakOut pg#1
07/03 Sittinghippo pg#2 (DD3)
08/03 Clucky31 pg#1
08/03 Polkadottytotty pg#3 (DS1 5.5 and DS2 3.5)
09/03 Penguindreams #1 & 2!
09/03 Pushmepullyou pg#4 3MC, DD20 mo
09/03 gem3225 pg#1
07/03 Mixedmama pg#3 (DS1 4.5 and DS2 2.5) London.
07/03 Toota pg#?
10/03 EvianBaby pg#2 (DS1 Oct 08)
10/03 Coraltoes pg#1
10/03 Sevenbubbles pg#2 (DD1 23.5 months)
10/03 Mama2LeahandAisha pg#3 (DD2, DD1)
10/03 LovelyKatie pg#1
11/03 Rayeraye pg#4 (DD aged 3, two angels)
11/03 am988 pg#1
12/03 Medee pg#?
13/03 Gemmasetters pg#2 (DD 2.5)
13/03 Doubleshotlatte pg#2 (DD 2.5)
13/03 HeadingHome
13/03 katster37 pg#2 (DS 10mo)
14/03 ZafNoodles
16/03 Honeymoonmummy (was Campervanfan) pg#2 (DD born Nov 08)
17/03 KateandEmsMum pg#5 (DD 3, DD 10 Months)
17/03 MrsMullen pg#1
17/3 looblee pg#1
17/03 edeluna pg#1
18/03 EvaLongoria pg#2
18/03 Oceanbreeze pg#1
18/03 JeelyPiece pg#3(2MC) 20 week scan 02/11
19/03 castlegirl pg#1
20/03 Kagey pg#2 (DD Sept 08)
20/03 Haloflo pg#1 20 week scan 04/11
20/03 nancydrewrocked
20/03 1Catherine1 pg#?
21/03 Jupiter118 Pg#2 (DS 3.5)
22/03 NoSleepTonight pg#3 (DS1 5.8, DS2 15months)
22/03 Purplefan pg#2 (DD 4.5)
22/03 jammiedodger2 pg#3 (DD9 DS6)
23/03 Me23 pg#2(DD 5)
23/02 Lozario pg#2 (DS 15 mo)
24/03 Snotdroolanddirtybums pg#4 (5, 3 and 2)
24/03 Niamh29 (DD1 4yrs, DD2 11months)
24/03 Lia66
26/03? KPidgeon pg#1
27/03 FuzzyWuzzwuzz pg#1
28/03 Chickiewoo pg#2 (DS 4)
29/03 Emma31177 pg#7 (Ds 14, DD 19 months +4 baby angles)Baby BOY on his way
29/03 PipPipPip pg#1
30/03 pettyprudence pg#1 20 week scan 12/11
30/03 JoJoB77 pg#1
??? SuperSoph73 pg#3 (DS7, DS2)
??? Rain1014 pg#3 (DD8, DD6

I appear to have turned into a teenager! Horrific crop of spots and roaring hormones, sobbed and snotted over my (luckily very understanding) boss yeaterday.
Then to top it all looked in the mirror whilst driving and nearly crashed into the car infront. Two ENORMOUS hairy caterpillars appear to have crawled onto the space normally occupied by my rather nice, never need to be plucked or shaped, eye brows.
WTF?
Now need to ask someone what to do with said hairiness!
DH insistent I am still the sexiest thing on the planet (not that it gets him anywhere!)

Jammie - spots - WTF - have never had so many and am so hormonal crying, shouting - awful. I too cried in front of my boss the other week so unlike me.
No issues with eyebrows though they seem to be growing less than usual, but could prob do with threading.

I am doing yoga to and def not very earth mother. More than anything forces me to do pelvic floor exercises at least once a week!!!

Glad to hear of good scans - two weeks until mine - am v impatient!

X

I held my friend's 2 day old baby girl today. It was lovely,she was so cute! I can't wait for this one to arrive. It's a good job I'm already pregnant or I would have been very broody!!

lol poor Jammie - I know how you feel. My OH's boss keeps saying that if you come out in lots of spots then you're having a girl. The other day on MN pregnancy forum someone said that if you get really hairy then you're having a boy. I'm left wondering if they missed something on my 12 week scan - maybe a second heartbeat? [hwink]

In other news - my secret is out, the whole world know I'm pregnant. I was asked by the IT technician at work today when the baby was due much to my surprise since I only told my department, the headteacher and the HR woman. Then one of my year 11 class asked me if I was after much chatter and gossip between them. Have been kinda paranoid about letting my secret out just in case.

Hi everyone,

Just reporting in after scan number 5 and am pleased to say that all is well. Was in there for a good 30 mins and was then dying for a wee!!!

Thought I'd also update the list cos in the mist of all the saga with my pregnancy I am currently sporting the wrong due date.. have changed it from 22nd to the 18th!

25/02 Spilttheteagain pg#1, baby Bobbie born sleeping on 09/10/2010 at 20 weeks, RIP xxx
27/02 Muser pg#1 20 wk scan 11 Oct
27/02 Mendipgirl pg#2 (DD1)
27/02 StrangewaysHereICome pg#3 (DD 5yrs DD 4yrs) Worcester 20 week scan 7/10
28/02 BramblyHedge pg#3, (DS1 4, DS2 2)
01/03 BunderTheBonnet pg#2 (DD3) Kent.
01/03 Snapdragon3 pg#9 (MMC, DD 3, DS 2, 5 MC) anomaly scan 21/10 GTT 29/11
01/03 MummyGeorgie pg#1
02/03 AfterIVF pg#1
03/03 Celia76 pg#3 (DS1 5 & DS2 almost 3)
04/03 Larty 74
04/03 Bluebeach pg#1
04/03 Jeffily pg#3,(DD1 angel baby, DD2 15months)
04/03 Sam2Oscar DC2
04/03 Carriebadshaw pg#2
04/03 Superpenguin pg#1 - 20wk scan 15/10
05/03 Hattie05 pg5 (DD1 7, DD2 3, no. 3 mc, DD3 7mths)
05/03 NowPanicAndFreakOut pg#1
07/03 Sittinghippo pg#2 (DD3)
08/03 Clucky31 pg#1
08/03 Polkadottytotty pg#3 (DS1 5.5 and DS2 3.5)
09/03 Penguindreams #1 & 2!
09/03 Pushmepullyou pg#4 3MC, DD20 mo
09/03 gem3225 pg#1
07/03 Mixedmama pg#3 (DS1 4.5 and DS2 2.5) London.
07/03 Toota pg#?
10/03 EvianBaby pg#2 (DS1 Oct 08)
10/03 Coraltoes pg#1
10/03 Sevenbubbles pg#2 (DD1 23.5 months)
10/03 Mama2LeahandAisha pg#3 (DD2, DD1)
10/03 LovelyKatie pg#1
11/03 Rayeraye pg#4 (DD aged 3, two angels)
11/03 am988 pg#1
12/03 Medee pg#?
13/03 Gemmasetters pg#2 (DD 2.5)
13/03 Doubleshotlatte pg#2 (DD 2.5)
13/03 HeadingHome
13/03 katster37 pg#2 (DS 10mo)
14/03 ZafNoodles
16/03 Honeymoonmummy (was Campervanfan) pg#2 (DD born Nov 08)
17/03 KateandEmsMum pg#5 (DD 3, DD 10 Months)
17/03 MrsMullen pg#1
17/3 looblee pg#1
17/03 edeluna pg#1
18/03 EvaLongoria pg#2
18/03 Oceanbreeze pg#1
18/03 JeelyPiece pg#3(2MC) 20 week scan 02/11
18/03 Purplefan pg#2 (DD 4.5) Baby girl on way
19/03 castlegirl pg#1
20/03 Kagey pg#2 (DD Sept 08)
20/03 Haloflo pg#1 20 week scan 04/11
20/03 nancydrewrocked
20/03 1Catherine1 pg#?
21/03 Jupiter118 Pg#2 (DS 3.5)
22/03 NoSleepTonight pg#3 (DS1 5.8, DS2 15months)
22/03 jammiedodger2 pg#3 (DD9 DS6)
23/03 Me23 pg#2(DD 5)
23/02 Lozario pg#2 (DS 15 mo)
24/03 Snotdroolanddirtybums pg#4 (5, 3 and 2)
24/03 Niamh29 (DD1 4yrs, DD2 11months)
24/03 Lia66
26/03? KPidgeon pg#1
27/03 FuzzyWuzzwuzz pg#1
28/03 Chickiewoo pg#2 (DS 4)
29/03 Emma31177 pg#7 (Ds 14, DD 19 months +4 baby angles)Baby BOY on his way
29/03 PipPipPip pg#1
30/03 pettyprudence pg#1 20 week scan 12/11
30/03 JoJoB77 pg#1
??? SuperSoph73 pg#3 (DS7, DS2)
??? Rain1014 pg#3 (DD8, DD6

I'm mega spotty too- so embarrassing. All on my cheeks and neck- hideous!

Just started feeling a couple of little tiny pushes low down my tummy when I sit down in the evening- I hope it's baby- does that sound right to experienced pregnant people?! Definitely not wind!

pettyprudence I feel the same- My midwife team missed giving me a 16 week appointment so not seeing them until I'm 19 weeks- my 13 week scan seems like ages ago. So I'm hoping these little tiny pushes are baby reminding me he or she is in there..

KPidgeon that definitely sounds like bubs making itself comfortable!

This is second pregnancy for me and the gaps are huge between visits. If you dont count the scans as a midwife visit then you have one at booking (10 or 11 weeks) and then not another MW appt until 28weeks. Sheesh!!
Got my scan this Friday and am so glad I will be able to check on baby again, as 18 weeks between checkups is a long old time to work up the worry. Will admit I'm not overly worried though as baby is making itself felt every evening. What a lovely feeling. [hsmile]

Purple glad to hear everything still looking good. Wonder if you'll ever get bored of the scans or if each and every one will be as magical as the first.

Have discovered maternity leggings and OMG it feels like heaven. [hgrin]

Bored probably the wrong word. Blasé maybe better.

Sorry to hear others are still feeling sick. I get waves of it but otherwise I have been lucky. I seem to have a few dark hairs appearing mysteriously but few spots - maybe its a boy?!!

Like others I didn't get a 16 week appointment (1st timer) so know how long it feels to wait for this scan (2 weeks, 1 day!) Time will tick by and we will all get to that milestone. (This is my mantra to stop me getting impatient and contemplating spending more than I can afford on a private scan)

Brillant to hear news of scans that went well, I love hearing about each of them.

Just wanted to report that all New Look maternity coats are 20% off at the moment. Rubbish for those who bought one already (me) but I thought others might like the bargain.

I also wanted to ask when I might feel regular and definate movement. (Am 18+3) I keep thinking I'm feeling something but i'm still not sure. I thought I had the bubbles Sunday but not since. It's making me anxious but hopefully its normal.

Hi all, thought i'd pop back in as i've not been around for a while. I am feeling quite nervous as we get are downs blood results tomorrow, and I also find out when I will be seeing a consultant as I carry a rare blood condition. Hopefully everything will be fine I seem to be worrying/over-emotional over the littlest things at the minute!
I saw my baby niece on Monday who was 12 weeks early! so very scary seeing how small she was.
Katy x

Thanks to everyone for your comments and for letting me moan!

I too have the spots everywhere chest back neck, face, stomach horrible.

congrats on those who have had scans.

mine is in 3 weeks and a bit. Previously we weren't going to find out the gender but know I'm not sure we are both really curious, I've had two dreams now where baby is a girl. Not sure what to do.

Im 18 weeks today not feeling the baby move yet, think it is my excess adipose tissue (read fatness )

Hello all

Glad to hear your scans went well purplefan, coraltoes and emma.

Sorry so you are still feeling so rough me23 - I hope things improve quickly for you.

Well, I've been off work for 2 days and my bug has gone - but since this morning I've been having mild period type cramps.
Not sure if it's trapped wind or stretching pains - I had them before earlier in pregnancy, but I didn't think you should be getting them at this stage.

Have decided that if I've still got them in the morning, am going to ring someone (??) for some reassurance. The problem is I'm not sure who to ring - my midwife's number will go through to answerphone as they are out and about during the day (will be picked up later), can we still phone the EPU? Even though we're no longer classed as early prenancy.
My scan is not till the end of the month unfortunately when I will be almost 22 wks.

Just found a number online for our PANDA unit which is for 16wks+ so will ring them in the morning if still having pains.

Yea!- Thanks sittinghippo so glad it's the baby I'm feeling. This is the most exciting thing ever..!

I've been in maternity leggings since week 9- they are comfort bliss aren't they.

Good luck with your blood results katystar

polkadottytotty glad you're feeling better- I had a horrid vomiting virus a couple of weeks back and couldn't keep any liquid down- was dehydrated and it was really worrying but I drank so much water to top again. I had some crampy pains after having been sat down for ages (with bad posture probably in work) and came home and did some pregnancy yoga stretches- that really helped. Was lovely me-time actually. But good idea to call if you're worried- if you call at 8.30am will you get through? Mine answered at that time when I called.

Hope you feel better in the morning.

Right- all of that cringing at the Apprentice has worn be out! Time for bed.

x

Niamh I'm sorry you're getting headaches but take some comfort in the fact that I'm getting the damn things too! I've had the occasional headache my whole life, but until pregnancy they'd never lasted longer than 24 hours. Last week I had a dull headache for three days.

JoJoB I was also a headachey teenager. I think it is all hormonal-related, so guess it makes sense for me to suffer a little more in pregnancy when my hormones are going beserk.

Polkadotty you poor thing. I hope you feel better tomorrow

On other news, I made a bit of a breakthrough and finally told my PhD supervisors I was pregnant. I was quite nervous about telling them and had begun to feel a bit anxious - unusual for me as I'm normally pretty open and optimistic. I knew they'd say nice, supportive things but was worried they'd THINK "oh damn, more delays to the project." Anyway, they were incredibly nice. Now I just need to get as much written by April as I possibly can. sigh

Just tidying up the list a little.

25/02 Spilttheteagain pg#1, baby Bobbie born sleeping on 09/10/2010 at 20 weeks, RIP xxx
27/02 Muser pg#1
27/02 Mendipgirl pg#2 (DD1)
27/02 StrangewaysHereICome pg#3 (DD 5yrs DD 4yrs) Worcester
28/02 BramblyHedge pg#3, (DS1 4, DS2 2)
01/03 BunderTheBonnet pg#2 (DD3) Kent.
01/03 Snapdragon3 pg#9 (MMC, DD 3, DS 2, 5 MC) anomaly scan 21/10 GTT 29/11
01/03 MummyGeorgie pg#1
02/03 AfterIVF pg#1
03/03 Celia76 pg#3 (DS1 5 & DS2 almost 3)
04/03 Larty 74
04/03 Bluebeach pg#1
04/03 Jeffily pg#3,(DD1 angel baby, DD2 15months)
04/03 Sam2Oscar DC2
04/03 Carriebadshaw pg#2
04/03 Superpenguin pg#1
05/03 Hattie05 pg5 (DD1 7, DD2 3, no. 3 mc, DD3 7mths)
05/03 NowPanicAndFreakOut pg#1
07/03 Sittinghippo pg#2 (DD3)
08/03 Clucky31 pg#1
08/03 Polkadottytotty pg#3 (DS1 5.5 and DS2 3.5)
09/03 Penguindreams #1 & 2!
09/03 Pushmepullyou pg#4 3MC, DD20 mo
09/03 gem3225 pg#1
07/03 Mixedmama pg#3 (DS1 4.5 and DS2 2.5) London.
07/03 Toota pg#?
10/03 EvianBaby pg#2 (DS1 Oct 08)
10/03 Coraltoes pg#1
10/03 Sevenbubbles pg#2 (DD1 23.5 months)
10/03 Mama2LeahandAisha pg#3 (DD2, DD1)
10/03 LovelyKatie pg#1
11/03 Rayeraye pg#4 (DD aged 3, two angels)
11/03 am988 pg#1
12/03 Medee pg#?
13/03 Gemmasetters pg#2 (DD 2.5)
13/03 Doubleshotlatte pg#2 (DD 2.5)
13/03 HeadingHome
13/03 katster37 pg#2 (DS 10mo)
14/03 ZafNoodles
16/03 Honeymoonmummy (was Campervanfan) pg#2 (DD born Nov 08)
17/03 KateandEmsMum pg#5 (DD 3, DD 10 Months)
17/03 MrsMullen pg#1
17/3 looblee pg#1
17/03 edeluna pg#1
18/03 EvaLongoria pg#2
18/03 Oceanbreeze pg#1
18/03 JeelyPiece pg#3(2MC) 20 week scan 02/11
18/03 Purplefan pg#2 (DD 4.5) Baby girl on way
19/03 castlegirl pg#1
20/03 Kagey pg#2 (DD Sept 08)
20/03 Haloflo pg#1 20 week scan 04/11
20/03 nancydrewrocked
20/03 1Catherine1 pg#?
21/03 Jupiter118 Pg#2 (DS 3.5)
22/03 NoSleepTonight pg#3 (DS1 5.8, DS2 15months)
22/03 jammiedodger2 pg#3 (DD9 DS6)
23/03 Me23 pg#2(DD 5)
23/02 Lozario pg#2 (DS 15 mo)
24/03 Snotdroolanddirtybums pg#4 (5, 3 and 2)
24/03 Niamh29 (DD1 4yrs, DD2 11months)
24/03 Lia66
26/03? KPidgeon pg#1
27/03 FuzzyWuzzwuzz pg#1
28/03 Chickiewoo pg#2 (DS 4)
29/03 Emma31177 pg#7 (Ds 14, DD 19 months +4 baby angles)Baby BOY on his way
29/03 PipPipPip pg#1
30/03 pettyprudence pg#1 20 week scan 12/11
30/03 JoJoB77 pg#1
??? SuperSoph73 pg#3 (DS7, DS2)
??? Rain1014 pg#3 (DD8, DD6

Hello everyone.

Well had my scan yesterday. Mostly well although she said baby was small and she seemed a little concerned and asked me to come back at 23 weeks when baby is bigger as she said she couldnt check everything she needed to. Baby also was being difficult and not getting the right position. When I asked about sex she said "does it matter" was a little peeved by that, but hey ho will get another chance. Evetyting she was able to check was in order so that is great.

On anothe note, I have been having terrible hipand pelvic pain and think I may be developing SPD. I have been in pain all day walking about today, I dont know whether it is a continuation of the arthritis I have in my feet or something extra. MY MW app is not until Dec so am thinking I might need to make a GP appointment.

I know there is one person on here with SPD experience, so what might be suggested that I can start doing???

Love to youa ll.

Mixedmama hope your scan at 23 weeks gives you the all clear.
I too think I am getting spd and pgp (pelvic girdle pain) here is a link that explains them both www.babycentre.co.uk/pregnancy/antenatalhealth/physicalhealth/pelvicpain/

Thanks to whoever mentioned the 20% off maternity coats at new look did some shopping online and got a coat plus 2 pairs of maternity jeans as my normal jeans are really digging in now.
I haven't felt sick today (yet) so feeling happier today.