Due in August 2006 - Part Two

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For ease of reference I've copied this from the first thread - I hope no-one's been missed off - but if you have, just copy the list and add yourself in.

Act 2/8/06
Arabica 2/8/06
Fortnight 2/8/06
Freddysays 2/8/06
aprilgirl 4/8/06
Bighotmama 7/8/06
Cheeps 10/08/06
Webchick 11/8/06
Melsy 12/08/06
Pucca 13/8/06
Purpleturtle 13/8/06
Lockets 14/8/06
Nbg 15/8/06
Trix1 15/8/06
Rubles 17/8/06
Kitegirl 17/08/06
Babylily 18/8/06
Katylou25 23/8/06
Eppifany 23/8/06
lunavix 25/08/06
Olivo 25/08/06
Snowballstrike 26/8/06
snic 26/8/06

I am going to start doing pelvic floor exercises as think I may have had my first wee leakage after laughing too much! How embarassing to happen while I'm at work too, must remember to carry spare pair in my bag in future!

I also prefer the over bump mat trousers as keeps me bump nice n warm and know I wont give anyone a fright with sight of my hairy belly if I happen to lift my arms for a stretch or something!

Well Mil has gone. Not too painful. Did start the 'i was right about ds not being deaf. Doctors just say it so you won't sue them....'
Eh? Whats that about??

Glad I am not the only one hitching my jeans up in the high street. I thought my bump was pretty big tbh, but maybe they're designed for 3rd trimester mountains not 2nd trimester molehills!

lol at the third trimester comment just got back from my friends am starting to get annoyed at how every1 thinks they are an expert on bump size apparently i must be at least 18 weeks must have got my dates wrong maybe its twins it just makes me feel really fat
is anyone else experiencing this as u know im not thin any way was a 16/18 b4 i got pregnant and all the womewn in my family look like dfs 4seater sofas after about 20 wks
but its ping me off
must say ive been given by my lovely lingerie lady some maternity pants by anita they are huge but help support your back thought may be halpful to any1 suffering with the backache

oooh I was going to start a thread asking what kind of knickers you are all wearing - but had second thoughts as don't want people thinking i'm a pervy troll!

seriously though, i suppose i naively thought my knickers would stay fitting under my bump but no, there is straining going on...

so - do I buy speshul maternity knickers or just larger sizes? I 'm asking to try and avoid spending money on the wrong things! thanks for your help!

ive also bought some cheap ones from tesco a size bigger if you get hipster they sit under bump

I've...ahem...got some from Mothrcare. Over the bump with built in bump and back support. Very sexy

Haven't ever tried proper maternity pants, but they sound like a good idea. At the mo am wearing one size larger than usualgot a cheapo pack from Matalan in the sale. Last time I got some HUGE 'full briefs' (ie, granny pants) from M&S, they were so comfywould definintely recommend. One woman at yoga has maternity G-strings, goodness knows why...

Anyone else noticed their fitness levels dropping? I've really noticed it on my bike. When I cycled back from the hospital (less than 15 mins) I was exhausted---my legs can't cope!

still in Victoria's Secret g-strings, me - won't give in to big pants until at the very last moment. Gap does very comfy big pants. More important after the birth, I'd hang on to the last dregs of pretty girlyness until the leaky boobs, stretch marks and post-baby tummy...

Woman in g-strings is about 8 months pregnant, if I tried them on at that size they'd disappear never to be seen again!

my mind boggles at the thought of maternity g strings - how do they work?!

Hi everyone! at maternity g-strings! I'm still in my normal knickers - hadnt really thought about maternity ones!

have been feeling a bit low for the last few days - not sure why but not sleeping well, seem to be more sick than last week (had to run out of assembly this morning to throw up , bizarrely the children still dont seem to suspect anything! ). I feel in a bit of a limbo, no scan for another 5 weeks, no signs of movement yet, lots of feeling faint - I guess I was naive and thought I'd be glowing and bouncing around once in the 2nd trimester!

sorry, end of complaints - feel better for sharing it though!

Yes, it is a bit of a limbo time isn't it. I've got my 20wk scan on 17 March--I get a consultant's appt the same day (because I have had a previous C-section), then another long wait until next appt at 26wks, then 30, 34, 38 & 41 wks (which hopefully I won't need because I will be busy looking after the baby!)

hello all, glad to hear everythings ok arabica!

highly amused at the maternity g-string concept she must be one of the lucky few who manages to avoid piles!

must ask though, is anyone else getting really spotty. it's driving me mad, especially seeing as i didn't get any spots last time. strangest thing is my skin is still bone dry but covered in really vicious red spots. i've tried all sorts of cleansers and creams but nothing works, anyone got any suggestions?

Sorry eve, have also got bad skin! Not too bad on face but spotty chest, yuck.
Baby's been moving around a bit more today--I think it must be because the midwife pressed so hard with her doppler!

I have got a spot ON MY BUMP!!!! And I can't stop 'worrying' it (as dh would say). It is right where the seam rubs on my jeans...grrrr

Eve- don't know if this might help, but if you have quite dry skin and spots perhaps your skin needs a rest from makeup/cleansers. I try to spend as much time as poss without makeup and only wash my face once a day when that happens.

my skin went trhough a crap phase a few weeks ago i think it must have been the hormones changing at the end of the first trimester?

Hi everyone

Arabica, glad to hear what the midwife has said. It kind of reassured me a bit.
I've been panicking again. When I'm stood up I have the most massive bump but when I lie down it all disappears. I'm really resisting calling the midwife but I don't know if I can hang on for another 2 and a half weeks till my scan.

As for pants, I've found mine have become quite uncomfy but I've bought a pack of Mothercare under bump mini briefs off ebay. Only paid £4 for them rather than £10 from the shop. I also got an M&S bra for £3 and a mothercare one for £3!
Last time round I lived in those T-string things from Topshop, they were fab but sadly my arse has grown since then so not really a good look

Eve, My skin has just come out in a little outbreak so I bought a tea tree and witch hazel exfoliater from Boots yesterday. Tried it out last night and it's cleared them up a bit.

Dh has his interview today for full time hours at the childrens centre he works at part time. We've been looking at houses around that area so I'm getting really excited as we've seen some fab places but I'm a little freaked out that I'll have to find new Gp's and midwives, never mind a new place to have the baby!
Oh well one step at a time.

Aren't MIL's the best

NOT!

Afternoon ladies, hope your all well!

My skin seems to be glowing one week then the next week I get a few big boster spots on my chin that really hurt! Its got to be our hormones! I'm just making sure I cleanse and moisturise everyday! Couldnt live without my make up though as need some colour in my cheeks due to being mighty pale at moment!

I am still in my normal pants at mo but keep having to pull them up over my bump as they keep rolling down LOL! I'm a thong girl but big pants are so comfy! DH aint very keen but at the end of the day comfort has got to be more important!
Sounds like you got yourself some bargains there NBG! I'm now on the lookout!

Gosh, 'normal' pants just won't go anywhere near my tummy! And if i do under the bump i spent all day fiddling with them.....

Well am 18+4weeks and found out today i'm having another boy!!! Third in a row but couldn't be happier.

Hope you are all well x

My word this thread is big again!! I just cant take it all in !Although lol at all the knicker talk , ive got big size g's as always wear them and just bought mothercare g strings to and they are quite comfy.

Oh lovely boopert , to know the sex ,hence your boys name thread. I saw my shortlisted name on there!!! I really really want to know this time,but my borough doesnt disclose sex. At £200 for a sex scan seems a waste of money since Ill know in 5mths(plse gd), but I sooooooooooooo want to know.

I just put up with rolling down pants!

Must be nice to know, Boopert. I've decided not to find out, and have turned down the anomaly scan so that I can't be tempted! But I can so understand why people find out!

Thats a bit steep!
The only reason sonographer told me this early is because i see her every Tues for a cervical length scan (nice) so i have been pestering her for weeks!!!! And i see her in two weeks for the detailed scan so i get a piccie!

Well PT, i HATE surprises....lol. And i want to be prepared. Its easier for ds too as we lost a baby boy 18months ago during pg so it was really hard for him. At least now its a real person to him.

Oh Boopert, how awful for you and your family. Nice that you are having another boy - what is it going to be like with 3? I have my hands full with one already!