Jan 2013 part 3: the one where we are awaiting the wiggles!

[BuntyCollocks]

Thread 3; go!

Hello - finally joining this thread after lurking forever. I'm 40, and after an early MC last year, thought I would never get another BFP. It finally happened, after a nice holiday, while the GP was doing busy referring us for infertility investigations...

BuntyCollocks (29) DC2 EDD 28/12/12 scan date 9/8/12 She's a girl!
Pmgkt (33) DC2 EDD 28/12/12
Birdies (33) DC2 EDD 30/12/12 She's a girl!
Pascha (35) DC2 EDD 30/12/12
PricklyPickle (31) DC1 EDD 31/12/12 Scan 20/08/12
LowLu (31) DC2 EDD 02/1/2013
TootieMaroo (32) DC2 03/1/2013
MarasmeAbsolu (31) DC2 EDD 03/01/13 Scan 20/08/12 She's a girl!
Lora1982 (30) DC1 EDD 04/01/13
Allchik (30) DC1 EDD 06/01/13
Happyhow (26) DC1 EDD 07/01/13 Scan 20/08/12
EmilieFloge (38) DC? EDD 07/01/13
Norfolkinway (25) DC1 EDD 09/01/13
Octanegirl (34) DC1 EDD 09/01/13 Scan 22/8/12
BumgrapesofWrath (30) DC2 EDD 10/01/13
Eleda (36) DC1 EDD 10/01/13 Scan 28/08/12
DoIgetastickerforthat (age) DC4 EDD 11/01/13
Kim222 (30) DC1 EDD 11/01/13
Lulabel27 (29) DC2&3 (twins) EDD 11/01/13
CraftyGirly (26) DC1 EDD 11/01/13 scan 24/8/12
Tinyeyes123 (30) DC1 EDD 13/01/13
CreepyCrawly (21) DC1 EDD 13/01/13
Godzookey (35) DC1 EDD 14/01/13
PeshwariNaan (33) DC1 EDD 14/01/13
Hormonalhell (40) DC2 EDD 15/01/13
Cejay8 (32) DC2 EDD 16/01/13
Theboutiquemummy (35) DC1 EDD 17/01/13 Scan 30/08/12
ChutesTooNarrow (33) DC2 EDD 18/01/13
Glorious (28) DC1 EDD 18/01/13
Tugstonia (33) DC1 EDD 18/01/13
SpringFlowers (39) DC4 EDD 18/01/13
Eagleray (40) DC1 EDD 18/01/13
LetThereBeCupcakes (30) DC1 EDD 20/01/13
Silversixpence (29) DC2 EDD 20/01/13
mulan07 (27) DC1 EDD 20/01/13 Scan 31/08/12
Newbie6 (36) DC1 EDD 22/01/13
Bunny222 (31)dc1 edd 22/01/13
SigningGirl (age) DC1 EDD 24/01/13
SquealyB (29) DC1 EDD 26/01/13 scan 10/09/12
knuckingfackered (39) DC2 26/1/13
Mrsbugsywugsy (34) DC1 EDD 25/01/2013 scan 17/09/12
Thinkingpositivethoughts (28) DC1 EDD 26/01/13
MrsMallard (35) DC1 EDD 26/01/13 scan 11/09/12
Salt1 (37) DC1 EDD 27/01/13
Lilblondepessimist (33) DC4 EDD 28/01/13
MamaMary (31) DC2 EDD 28/01/13
Sebsmama (32) DC2 EDD 29/01/13
BionicEmu (26) DC2 EDD 29/01/13
Missymoo (32) DC2 EDD 30/01/13
DiscoDomina (31) DC1 EDD 30/1/13 scan 12/9/12
Brugmansia (35) DC1 EDD 31/01/13
Mummypud (32) DC3 EDD 31/01/13
PipIsOutNow (?) DC2 31/01/13 scans 20/08/12 & 19/09/12
Complicated24 (44) DC1 EDD 07/01/2013 20 wk scan 20/08/12

Ps spring was it you thinking about getting a bugaboo donkey too? If so apparently a better version comes out in September that will fold flat so don't order it yet!

Thanks all!

Squealy - as am I! Will still be triple checking at our 4d scan though!

Birdies haha - do we ever relax when we're pregnant? ;)

Crafty glad you're getting your section - I couldn't fault mine, even though it was an emcs. The recovery was fine.

Midwife appt afterwards went well, too, next one in 4 weeks - loving the one 2 one midwives, as I'm getting far more care than I would have usually as a second time mum to be. Although, boo, I'll probably need to see the consultant at my hospital of choice to talk to him about my wishes for a waterbirth, and what will happen if I go overdue. Not looking forwad to that, tbh.

I love my midwife service in part because they listen and trust their patients. I do not like forced weighing and measuring, which I'm worried the consultant will do. I'd rather give my weight from my scales in the morning, after a morning constitutional so I am as light as possible than be forced on theirs.

I am a bit sensitive about my weight - I'm not a skinny minny, size 14 and 5'8 - and I'm conscious I'm not 10 stone.

Anyone else the same, or can tell me what a consultant appt usually entails?

Ah crafty it makes sense doesn't it. I have ny consultant week after next for second section and I am concerned they will say no. Did they give you a date? Or will that be later on.

just to quickly add:
I saw consultant at the 12wk booking appointment, who was happy to recommend an ELCS on the basis of my crap experience first time round. Got a date and everything.
Very much a sensible conversation, no drama, no arguments.

Not quite what I was expecting!

Afternoon all! And welcome to the newbies :)

I'm 100% sure I felt movement the night before last! So exciting. The only way I can describe was that it felt like a small turn of one of these type handles () just next to my bellybutton. I've never felt anything like it before so have no doubts that it was the baby :D

Also, when I woke up this morning, I swear my stomach has doubled in size. Its huge! Although a lovely client of mine told me that I don't look pregnant, just like I'm carrying some extra weight. Thanks for that!

Hope everyone is keeping well :)

Haha CreepyCrawly that's so cool! I've not felt a thing yet (18 + 2) but I did have to go out and buy some maternity jeans from Gap today as my normal (albeit stretchy) Levis are now digging in uncomfortably in my tummy when I sit down. I'm still ok in all my other regular shorts/dresses etc though.
My lower tummy is getting bigger by the day - only to me though!

Ooh what are Gap ones like? I've got some New Look ones that are ridiculously comfy. I may wear maternity jeans forever!

I got some nice 3/4 jogging bottoms from Peacocks yesterday too. They're just for lounging around the house but I don't ever want to take them off!

They are very nice but be aware weird American sizing! Fit really well. I'm a size 10 UK which is a 6 US. I got these: www.gap.eu/browse/product.do?cid=69513&vid=1&pid=761866

Oh they are nice! I may have to get me some when I get paid at the end of the month.

had home visit from midwife today, all seemed well, and managed to listen to the heart beat which was amazing considering i am not yet 16 weeks. has everyone had energy bursts yet? i am still feeling shattered most days, though i have been swimming again for the last few weeks. have a great weekend everyone x

salt1 I'm still shattered too - 16+2. I'm off work for a few days now so hope to start feeling a bit more energetic. I really must start swimming again too - have only been once in last month.

Most definitely feeling movements now - can't believe I didn't feel them at this stage last time round, but I guess I didn't know what they felt like?

Has anyone been watching Midwives on BBC1? I enjoyed the episode about student midwives this week. Last time round I experienced a great student and a woeful one. Not sure I can be bothered with them this time!

No surge in energy here either and I'm 18 weeks tomorrow. Currently lying on the bed after my second nap of the day. I'm on anti-biotics for a urine infection though so they probably don't help.

mamamary - (sorry don't know how to make this bold) - hopefully u will feel more energetic soon, especially as you will be off work.

i dont think i am feeling any movements at all.

i cannot watch any programmes about giving birth, but i may have to make myself ...

creepy - i imagine your infection is draining your energy, well done for napping

i was on my hands and knees scrubbing every floor in the house, does that constitute energy burst.
I'm usually cleaning adverse.
I'm having to use a support belt, am totally massive, bit depressing so early on.

blimey knuckingfackered i would say that is an energy bust. also what is a support belt? x

google maternity support belt and get the sexy and glamorous jist.
Bump feels so heavy n huge just helps syop me waddling like a duck and maintain posture

i think they complete the whole preggo look knucking... going to get my hands on one of those :-D

mmmm, feeling saucy........

me too, they look like the belts weight lifters wear x

(am due Jan 5th) with my 2nd child..when I was expecting my son ...I went to see the physio to get a support band, she gave me one and also a giant tubi-grip...like the thing ya wud wear for a sprain... It looked obscene..but the comfiest thing ever! In bed I just looked like a giant sausage!! ;)

How about this for an energy burst? I played tennis yesterday. I waddled/scampered rather than ran and everything aches today, but still I'm quite proud of myself!

so you should be prickly, i am going (being dragged) on a 6 mile walk, oh i just cant wait x

Hello everybody, been a while. Bunty glad your 20wk scan went well, I think Birdies is monday isn't it? Mine's tuesday and then friday for MW as I haven't seen her since 9 weeks.

I have quite a lot of energy now, but the heat takes it out of me a little. I seem to have reached a tolerance level of about 22­­°, any hotter and I'm melting in the shade. Not sure I would manage tennis Prickly but I have been swimming a fair amount and done the flume on my back complete with 23mth old assuming the superman position on my tummy and 19 week Widget in my tummy

6 miles salt? Bugger that for a lark!

Now: I am (reluctantly) selling my Babyjogger city mini as I have no use for it anymore its going on eBay tonight. Thought I would give you lot first dibs though so if any of you are interested then I will happily chat via PM.

Have a good day everyone.

pascha - i cant remember if you said where about u are in the uk? x