November 2012 - nearly halfway there!

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www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/1432039-Due-in-November-2012-part-deux-no-cringy-thread-name-here
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www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/1449640-November-2012-bring-on-the-second-trimester
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/1460598-November-2012-the-boringly-named-fifth-thread
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/1479016-November-2012-time-for-gender-guessing

I am wondering if mine might be digestion related to horseylady or maybe in part- my stomach is really tender to touch lower down and i can't bend down etc as its too painful, does yours feel similar? I am sitting here drinking fruit juice and nibbling berries for my lunch anyway incase that helps!

Oh and the doppler was an angelsounds one from amazon, think it was around £20. It's great - and don't feel the need to buy any of the gel they sell - bio-oil or anything like that works just as well.

My doppler came this week, this one from Amazon.

Took AGES to find baby the first time I used it, but last night I landed on the right spot straight away. Even if you can't find the heartbeat (you have to be right on top of it, try it with your own heart first!) you can hear baby moving around which is just as reassuring to me. Well worth the investment, and will sell well on eBay once it's no longer needed.

Yeah similar just across from my stomach. Not painful to touch really but uncomfortable. Last night was horrific I don't know how people cope with ibs etc. I really feel for them. Anyway warm bath and a lie down in bed started to ease it. Think it was just some sort of minor blockage. Think it's shifted now just nervous about eating!! Brill about dopplers will look at them

Ooo that was dangerous just bought with the amazon one click!! Whoops!!

Damn, eBay has a pesky one click buy too. I accidentally bought this one. Exactly the same but a bit cheaper and comes with freebies! I think I have well and truly used the 'I've done extra hours this week' excuse to the max now.... :D

That's good. I'm not sure the amazon one has gone through? Do you still get an email? Only used it for my kindle!!

You usually get an email from amazon in 24 hours. I don't always get one straight away, but if you click on 'my account' you should be able to see your purchases. :-)

See I'm not sure I wanted a doppler as I'd only freak myself out with it - but the facility for recording your own heartbeat is awesome. When my wee niece was born premature they used to play maternal heartbeat / placental 'woosh' noises to the wee babies on the NICU to help them sleep and it seemed to work. Has to be better than hoovering in the middle of the night eh?

Horsey keep yourself regular and, ahem, help shift 'blockages' by eating kiwi fruits they are AMAZING and much better than fibogel!

That's great news missmummy - sounds like a great job, and will work well for both of you.

Ditsy hope you're feeling better.

I am seriously contemplating ebaying my britax b dual and getting a Phil and teds instead - even though it's not the sensible thing to do! We don't need to buy anything else though although I'm sure I will

Yw kiwi is the only fruit I can't eat :( it gives my blisters :( I eat loads if fruit and veg, exercise etc. My lifestyle hasnt really changed being pregnant and I've always been ok. I've drank more today and eaten more sugar free polos so fingers crossed!!! Doppler ordered on amazon!! I'll not rely on it but have been considering one for a while!

A while ago someone mentioned on here ( sorry I can't remember who, seems like ages ago ) about daddy to be packs and I think it's a really good idea so just started making a list of things I've thought of and I can start looking around for what I want to put in and get it all gradually but just wondering if anyone's got any ideas I could pinch to add to my list, of the top of my head I've got: a dressing gown, slippers, baby on board sign, ear plugs, paracetamol, daddy and me photo frame, wooly blanket (with something like "cuddle time with daddy" on)
Couple of films, dad changing nappy apron, I love daddy bibs/t shirt .. Hmm sure I had more but can't think :)

Hope everyone's doing OK - I try and keep up but the thread moves so fast! I think I've been feeling some movements the last week or so, quite exciting. : ) Husband is a bit sad he can't feel but they're so tiny and I have an anterior placenta so he way have to wait a while! I'm about 80% sure it's not gas...

I have my 20 week scan next week and feel really nervous about it all of a sudden. : ( Anyone else feel this way? I'm just worried they'll find something wrong. : (

mcsquared My scan is next week as well and I feel a mixture of nervousness and excitement. I really hope everything's ok and developing as it should. Exciting to think this time next week I'll know if I'm mummy to a son or daughter

mcsquared my scan is next Fri and in worried they'll find something wrong with the placenta/ blood flow. I an quite optimistic about the baby because we saw it a few weeks ago and she said there were no obv signs or anything wrong. For me it's more about the low hormone level and that the baby is getting enough oxygen/ nutrients.

Mcsquared, mine was last week and I was really worried!!! Thankfully all was ok. Try not to worry too much. Easier said than done I know!!! Good luck!!

Also I've been feeling her kick loads today it's so nice.

Apparently the baby grows from 6-10 inches between weeks 20 and 21 so expect some big growth spurts ladies!

Nervous my other half has a haynes manual for every car he/we have ever owned, so I bought him a 'How to be a Brilliant Father' Haynes Manual! He's well chuffed with it. My Gran also knitted DH baby a toy version of him in his sailor kit and life jacket (as a child I got a policeman as my dad's ex police and my cousin a navy sailor as his dad was in the navy). It's so cute! Other ideas I had for my 'daddy to be' pack were a few of those miniature whisky bottles, ear plugs (more of a joke as DH is neurotic about noise when he's trying to sleep LOL), he bought a baby sleepsuit with our surname and his old rugby number on the back so maybe something like that? Google dad to be pack, there's loads more creative ideas online!

My 20 week scan is still 3 weeks ago and I'm already getting nervous. I was a neurotic wreck for my 12 week scan, I'm such a worrier!

gahh 3 weeks AWAY!!

Another one that is very nervous for 20 week scan, due to my history. Last year we discovered at our 20 week scan that DD2 had died. I am so nervous and anxious now that I went to doctor this morning and got signed off for 2 weeks until after my 20 week scan so I can try and relax and get some rest.
I did have a scan last week, and all was fine, but it was DD2's anniversary/birthday on Wednesday and that has brought up lots of emotions.
Doctor was very worried about my mood and lack of energy. She even asked me at one point if I wanted to harm myself Hence she signed me off and offered me counselling if I still feel like this after my 20 week scan.

I have my 20 week scan on Tuesday and am so worried, but then at my 12 week scan I didn't think there'd even be a baby there and it was all perfect! It's only natural to worry - fingers crossed all of our scans go well :)

The 'Baby' Haynes manual is actually very good - I use it too!!

Don't have my scan date yet, won't be until 21-23wks or something anyway, and I still don't have my first scan results back either (they only posted them yesterday!!!). Feeling low level anxiety about the fact that I don't know what's going on in there, but try to find it reassuring that I keep getting the negative side-effects of pg; ache in pelvis, cramps at night, sleeping badly, itchy tummy (already???!!!), stuffy nose etc.

Just caught up on 3 pages after a busy day. Sorry to everyone having a rough time - hope everything goes smoothly from now on.

I am really nervous about my scan (next Tuesday) too - won't let my mum and dad get my DCs old changing table and clothes out of their attic til its done. Baby has been very wriggly the last 2 days which is reassuring. I think it must have changed position, because it seems to have both feet in my bladder now - lovely!

Just been asked by work if I would go to Germany next weekend. Can't decide, the extra money is always useful and I like Germany (did it 4 times last year) but I am petrified of flying and have never done it while pregnant, so feel a bit worried about all the stress. Wish they just hadn't asked me!

Oh and horseylady I remember an episode of embarrassing bodies where this girl had terrible constipation regularly, & the nutritionist said to get soluble & insoluble fibre in your diet. Oats are good for soluble fibre, so alternate the higher fibre/roughage cereals like weetabix with porridge. Of course, this won't help a proper build-up; if the prunes etc don't get things moving, go to the pharmacy for lactulose/other treatment, then change your diet.

chick I think you said you had pain. Keep an eye on it, could be your appendix. Pg makes it 'move' & can cause problems. Equally, trapped wind/bloating can be REALLY painful too!! Feel better.

I'm back from bonnie scotland. I did keep a check on this thread whilst away but didn't have time to post. I was so sorry to read of little's news, not sure if you still check this thread but my heart goes out to you and I have nothing but admiration for you in how you are dealing with such a tragedy. Daisy is a beautiful name, RIP.

It seems so trivial to now type the things that I'm going to but I just wanted to let little know I was thinking of her.

I'm pleased to see that there has been lots of happy news too, and I hope everyone still feeling rough pulls through soon.

I wasn't really feeling nervous about my 20 wk scan, but I think that's because it is still 2 weeks away and I haven't really thought about it. Now I'm back home and on the count down to it all the nerves are kicking in. Just going to try and stay positive.

I went to John Lewis to buy the baby jogger city mini and the price went up last night by £50. I was annoyed as I nearly did the pay and collect service but since I hadn't actually played around with the single, only the double version, I thought it was sensible to go and see it first. Seems like being sensible has cost me £50. Last time I'm ever sensible Still, I think it's a great pushchair and DD can use it before this baby comes along so I'll get enough use out of it.

I'm starting to feel movements very frequently now which is lovely. I still have moments where I forget I'm pregnant but now I have a definate bump and feel movements it's getting easier to remember.

Hope you all have a good weekend and that the sickness is kept at bay for those that have it.