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March 2013 Mk III - Hopefully the nausea will wear off soon...

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EthelredOnAGoodDay · 18/08/2012 10:04

Morning all.

9 weeks here today, time is going slowly!
Totally agree in the comments about mat wear; we live in york and there were about two shops where I could actually go and try something on. Ended up going all the way to meadowhall (sheffield) to actually see some mat clothes, even though there are two nexts in york and a massive one in Leeds!!!! I am going to get my jeans this time from H&m. My friend got hers there this time and said they were the best fit she'd had and looked nice too! Injustvthink it's crazy that the one time you need to try stuff on, you have to travel bloody miles to do so!!!! And most if the clothes are bloody grim too...

Hope you are all feeling ok!

EthelredOnAGoodDay · 18/08/2012 10:06

tramp my booklet from mw said peanuts are considered ok now!!!! Although they weren't 3years ago when I was pg with DD!!! it's crazy isn't it.

tiddleypompom · 18/08/2012 10:12

Yes tramp exactly that. Then I remember the dream I was having and it blurs between reality & dream & I lie there hot and bothered and increasingly cross that I'm not asleep. Hurumph. Hot during the day too but a walk in the fresh air helps - and contains my busy toddler for a while!

Have also been munching peanuts and anything with cream.

I don't bother shopping for mat clothes in store - the collections are usually pretty dated and grim (though did pick up a few bits last year in mamas/papas and topshop). Better online IMO though less fun I admit.

KFFOREVER · 18/08/2012 10:21

Good morning everyone! Not much to report. Very grateful its the weekend. I made it a week at work. yay! Feeling better than before.

JoJoBella84 · 18/08/2012 10:39

tiddley last week I measured 8.8cm x 4.8cm x 7.6cm then six days later I measured 11cm x 4.6cm x 7.2cm
So yeah, I'm not really sure what to make of that!!! I hope it's just that its sehow been measured differently on the different us machines.
I'll mention it to the consultant when I get re measured in Aberdeen!! How are you feeling about it??!

mandasand · 18/08/2012 11:24

Morning all!

So we told parents and my brother last night in the pub and my family's response was typically bonkers and hilarious but everyone's delighted and still can't get over it. Because of my past pregnancy disaster 15 years ago, and the fact I've been more interested in producing books than babies, and am nearly 38 they had all given up any hope at all, so it came as something as a shock and they are still getting their heads around it!

Our allotments are having their massive annual festival today so best get ready! It's always simply amazing - can't wait :-)

Still ridiculously tired despite having taken 6 potassium pills since noon yesterday. Could be the borderline underactive thyroid as well. Anyone know if potassium deficiency can affect early pregnancy?? Been a bit worried tbh.

Yay for fab scan result, pink!

tiddleypompom · 18/08/2012 11:59

jojo mine is a bit smaller (3.6x3.3x3.9) and has 'internal echoes' (wtf?!). The sonigrapher didn't seem too concerned and said possibly this was the ovary that released the egg that fertilised. I have resisted googling to date - just wishing I had gotten round to having a smear test in the last 4 few years... Anyway apparently they shrink during pregnancy. Hmm. Let's put it on back burner for now?!?!

manda I haven't heard anything about potassium deficiency in preg but surely would have done if problematic? It can cause leg cramps later on and they are a pain in the middle of the night. I used to keep a banana by the bed and munch one in the middle of the night if I was suffering. Keep up with your tablets, I'm sure all will be well. Loved hearing of your family's reaction to the twins - its a big deal for them all too isn't it? I felt the responsibility of lots of people's dreams last time - DS was a gift to my parents as well as his dad (not literally though, am not that generous!).

JoJoBella84 · 18/08/2012 12:14

tiddley I have spent some time on google. I was told they are likely to shrink during pg because your ovaries stop releasing hormones and the placenta takes over so your hormones aren't feeding the cyst if that makes sense??!
But I was also told that it was too close to baby for surgery though online it states that all cysts over 8cm will have to be surgically removed and any over 10 cm often claim he ovary too so that goes with the cyst. Surgery is only performed in 2nd trimester as the baby is better protected.
Flippin google. It helps and it terrifies!!
I'm hoping for a massive shrink!! I do not want to risk losing an ovary it took me 10 years to conceive this one!!

FloweryBoots · 18/08/2012 12:15

Ooo, not peanut butter here, even the smaell makes me feel extra icky, which is a shame as DS loves the stuff. Normally I do but thrown it up too many times now and can't face it. Off all dairy stuff too. never like milk, yoghurt or cream but usually eat a lot of cheese. I'll have it if toasted well, but not 'raw'.

KK glad you've managed time back at work and starting to feel more human. Must be a bit of a releif.

Re mat clothes, I will definately need more. Last time was summer and my work was less smart than this job. Think I scraped by with 1 pair jeans, 1 pair black trousers and 1 skirt and just wore stretchy tops most of the time. Also expect I will be size of a house this time if current bump is anything to go by, rather than very discrete until towards end and then a very neat bump - football up the top style-ee! Not looking forward to trying to find any of course, seems v. difficult. Have a H&M voucher I got for my birthday so should get something with that. I found Dorothy Perkins not bad last time.

Mandasand No idea about the pottasium aspect but just being pregnant is bloody exhausitng. I could happily nap in the afternoon and still be in bed by 9pm (and do at the weekends given half a chance).

tiddly I like what you said about new babies being a big deal to the rest of the family too, and a gift. My DH is an only one and took 11 years to get. Our DS really is increadbly special to my PiL (of course all grand children are) and they were at least as excited as us when we told them. This time round it doesn't quite feel the same, maybe because it's not the first time, and I think a lot because I jsut feel so ill this time. But PiL are again delighted, so exited, and so interested. My parents are too of course, but they show it less, just a bit less obcious in their characters. But also I think it isn't quite the same for them as they have 6 children of thier own, and this LO will be their 6th grand child, and my gran's 11th great grand child!

We have a close friend arriving shortly and staying over night. We've agreed we might as well tell him the news as otherwise he'll probably wonder what's wrong with me, or work it out anyway. To be honnest, he's someone we'd probably talk to if anything went wrong any way, and past the worst of the danger zone now.

Em2010 · 18/08/2012 12:35

Hi All, I'm just hiding upstairs on my bed, eating chocolates and watching Nigella. I love that I'm beginning to feel more like 'myself' and beginning to take an interest in food and cooking again. Am going to try Jamie Oliver's pregnant pasta tonight.

tramp My craving with ds was peanuts. After doing lots pf research to establish its safety and deciding it was ok i couldn't get enough peanut butter and snickers too!! My craving at the moment is avocado with salt and balsamic vinegar... Mmmm! Also studied the nhs website for quite a long time, in some detail the rules have changed again since I had ds- Stilton is now ok?? I love Stilton but because it was such a no-no last time I'm not sure I have the courage to eat it this time!

Sorry for the foodie post! Hope everyone is having a nice Saturday. Ooh and ethelred the h&m at monks cross sells maternity jeans. I pop up there in my lunch and have little browse from time to time!

theTramp · 18/08/2012 12:53

Em - I eat a fair but of salad so when avocados are looking good they're a staple. I probably munch my way through at least one a week usually but in last couple of months that number would be higher. Not so much a craving as just enjoying their tastiness. If you like tuna, griddle a tuna steak (well done) and serve with green beans, sauted garlic potatos (buy a can of spuds and slowly sauté them in a wok with garlic, butter, a little olive oil & mixed herbs) and make an avocado mash (one avocado per steak, lemon juice, little black pepper & splash of olive oil) and spread the mash over the steaks when you serve. Mmmmmmmm

I'm so so hungry now!

tiddleypompom · 18/08/2012 12:53

Mmmm Stilton... I can make it past Christmas after all!

theTramp · 18/08/2012 12:55

The Isabelle Oliver sale has some work friendly maternity dresses that would work in cooler weather at the mo.

I'm avoiding buying anything til 12 week all clear but may have to splash out on some new bras..

H&M and Oasis jeans are surprisingly good fit and nice. Good to know same holds for H&M maternity jeans.

HaitchJay · 18/08/2012 13:47

Am currently laying on the settee after my pelvis gave up on me :(
Was changing dd3 on the floor and it decided standing up was bad. Was hoping I'd get a bit further before it kicked it properly :(

JoJoBella84 · 18/08/2012 14:27

Oh haitch when is it getting sorted??
I had a morning in bed but only because I'm feeling sorry for myself with vomiting.
I've dragged my ass down to the cafe and bought a cheese, ham and tomato panini so all is settling now :)

I'm fastening my 'big' jeans with hair bobbles today. I can't even try and hold my tummy in... Yey!!

HaitchJay · 18/08/2012 15:36

Its a bit better now and can walk again but looks like a sign that I'm not going to get off lightly with SPD this time!

theTramp · 18/08/2012 16:35

Haitch - that sounds very tiresome, you poor thing.

pinkpeony4 · 18/08/2012 18:32

I have my trousers done up with a hair bobble as well today!!

Haitch you poor thing that sounds horrid. I had it with my last pregnancy and seeing a Chiropractor really helped a lot.

Atouchofinsanity The Tagalong bike I saw was in this shop - www.peppermint.co.uk/ They had one outside for ages which is why I remember it. They are a brilliant shop for buying things from because they are very helpful and then internet price match and so you always get things at the cheapest price available.

Manda Loving how excited your family are. It makes it even more exciting somehow when people know and you can talk about it.

Em2010 I have made that pasta dish and it was delicious. You are making me hungry now!!

My cravings are also cheese, cheese and even more cheese. I also read that you can now eat stilton so need some! Also loving salt & vinegar hula hoops and pink grapefruit!

In the past I have bought skinny jeans from Topshop maternity as well as some tops and also found Gap & H&M good for everyday stuff. I have a wrap dress and pair of incredibly comfy Isabella Oliver trousers which I bought when pregnant with ds1 which I lived in so looking forward to getting those out again. Zara used to sell maternity but I can't find it on their website anymore, have they stopped selling it?

At our scan yesterday we got a short dvd of the scan which is the first time we have had this and pretty cool. I have been watching it today and trying to imagine the little bambino wriggling around inside. I think it's such a nice thing for the baby to have when it's older. You also had to tell them how many scan photos you wanted and pre-pay. We just went for 1 but the sonographer printed off 9 different ones and said we could have them all!!

It is BOILING hot here today. Is it the same everywhere else. Tried sitting in the garden and didn't even mind the boys soaking me with the water from the paddling pool. Have now come inside to try and cool down. Tonight is going to be hot and muggy which should be fun for sleep...Hmm

Have a lovely evening all Smile

Lexiindisguise · 18/08/2012 18:56

Haitch you poor thing - hope you can get some relief.
I really want an avocado now! Grin. Had a pub lunch out as we were on the road so hummus, carrot sticks & pitta bread for me for tea as DH is out with the boys. He is not in the good books as I went to empty the veg bin to find it crawling with flies - he has this aversion to emptying the bin, will cram it full and of course in this heat the bio bag and everything has rotted Made me retch and I sent some quite cross text messages about his lack of domestic skills Angry
Bought myself a summer sun dress in one size up today as it is 29 degrees here and I couldn't find anything maternity in my town. Lots of my stuff from last summer is already too small round the chest and stomach. Hoping I will still be able to get into it when we go to Greece as otherwise it will be a real waste of money!
Right....off for hummus I think!

theTramp · 18/08/2012 19:32

Ugh on bin - mmm on snacks.

We too had pub lunch today & despite 3 courses consumed v merrily by me and subsequent snacks I'm famished! Everyone else having nibbles, beans on toast for me. Oh yes, only 300 more calories a day (cough)

Lexiindisguise · 18/08/2012 20:17

Tramp - beans on toast sound great! My appetite is back with a vengeance hides hummus pot underneath veggies in fridge

sundaesundae · 18/08/2012 20:21

we had steak and salad for dinner. If I can't have it rare I think I am going to stop till after something happens.

Haven't coped at all in the heat, it has made me feel really sick and grouchy and DH just told me I should man up. Short shrift he just got!!!

KFFOREVER · 18/08/2012 20:50

I feel like the odd one out as everyone seems to have cravings. I have none whatsoever and gone off all the foods you mentioned. Im so limited in what I can eat. Went to a restaurant tonight and was a waste of money I didn't eat anything and have even gone off lemonade. Great! Its sooo hot and usually I complain about it being cold but not anymore.

backwardpossom · 18/08/2012 21:08

Haitch that sounds really painful. Second going to a chiro.

I'm feeling rough rough rough today. I'd been feeling great and am now worse than ever. It dawned on me though, that I haven't (sorry TMI) done a poo for a couple of days, so I'm thinking that's related... Yeurgh.

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HaitchJay · 18/08/2012 21:14

I saw an osteopath last time but they didn't make much difference and £35 a week wasnt worth that. Was on crutches for last three months of dd3 and hadn't recovered fully by this pg. we werent planning on ttc til later this year and I would have been more secure.
It's been ok this evening been at a party at my parents and spent most of it sat which was ok.

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