aly Wow, what a story. Now I'm getting closer I'm started to worry about the birth & about the pain. It sounds like you coped really well and to hear you say it's worth it makes me feel less scared. Don't worry about weight loss, you looked amazing at 38 weeks and I'm sure you will be back into shape soon even with a few treats (and as a new mummy you defiantly deserve some treats!) I hope things are continuing to go well for you and your DS. I echo the request for photos!
highheels Am loving your bump! I hope you are starting to enjoy your pregnancy now and are starting to build your wardrobe for the months to come. I also cannot believe I'm nearly on ML but I really can't wait now! For what it's worth I still felt tired about 16/17 weeks but slowly and surely I got my energy back..shame it's starting to disappear now. By the way if you have any questions you can always ask the frolickers (or MN) I have to say that this thread and MN in general have given me so much more information than any of the MW's I've seen.
If you are feeling anything new and weird then it's likely to be movement! Mine felt like tickles and popping at first but I wasn't sure for ages. Thinking about it now, I'm sure it was LO.
roundtable No advice about palpitations but I would go back to (another) doctor if they continue. I hope the nausea/sickness/sore boobs aren't too bad. I hope you get to see the MW soon.
slowshow I had to call the surgery direct to get an appointment so maybe (if you haven't already) give them a call asap. I didn't have a proper "booking" appointment (where they went through my history, took blood, explained what to expect) until after my scan but I did have a quick appointment with the MW at 9 weeks where she booked my scan. Everyone's area seems different so it's hard to compare. I hope you get in soon.
cherry I hope you are currently being kicked HARD by your LO. That must have been really scary, worrying about movement. Roll on your growth scan. After 30 weeks I feel LO much more often and much more firmly. Hopefully your movement will step up a bit soon too. Did you buy anything from M&P? It's such a nice shop if you find yourself passing by...
pixie I've gone slightly mad on eBay buying newborn clothes but decided I wouldn't want to wash everything all the time if LO is on the big side. If my LO is on the small side like yours at least I'll be prepared. Hope things are continuing to go well for you and Tegan.
mumsnerves Ooh thanks for the eBay link. Glad to hear Sean is doing well. I can't believe he's out of newborn clothes already!
crazyb Hope the 28 week appointment goes well, be warned about your blood taking a while to come out. Unless that was just kurly and I. Also great news about the pay.
kurly I think I am going work out what kind of mummy I want to be a day at a time. What you do a couple of weeks may well be different from 12 weeks etc. My AN classes are still a bit socially awkward too (I get really shy when I'm there). Oh well, 2 down, 2 to go - still time to make friends. I have the bf workshop after that too.
crazyd I would love to see your bump!
Not much new from me but I've posted a new bump pic too (i couldn't be left out!). My last was at 24 weeks, this one 34. What a difference!
My current project is to pack my hospital bag. So far I've put a few things in a carrier bag but I would like to have my basic bag ready for 35 weeks. Any top tips about what to take which aren't on the usual lists would be gratefully received.