March 2013 Mk V: Lumpy bumpy witty knitters (patiently) await the bloom!

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New one marchers sorry on phone and can't link! Will post title in our old thread x

tiddley .. She gets preggers in the Christmas special. If you missed this I heartily recommend watching it for the Matthew / Mary scene in the snow. sigh

Ok so my weigh gain seems normal. My bum feels bigger, and it really didn't need to be any bigger than it already was. Boobs bigger and VERY painful, especially when I first get up in the morning. I have to cradle them for the first few mins they are so sore. Time to start sleeping in a supporting top I think.

Ugh, first day back and almost falling asleep! Had brocolli soup for lunch and no chocolate at all which has made me feel very healthy.
Flowery sounds like you deserve a day off to me.
tiddley That is lovely, I can't wait to feel movements. How do you tell it is the baby and not something to do with digestion?
sarah I'm the same, just constantly hungry and always want a massive plate full. I actually bought a cheese and tomato croissant to eat on my way back to the office at lunch time, then got back and had lunch too. I'm going to be huge!
JoJo I hadn't thought of looking at the later antenatal threads, I guess it is a nice reminder of how far we have come. Hope your appointment gets sorted, it sounds ridiculous.
ted I'm not totally sure but I think I have put on 4 or 5 pounds. I did lose a couple at one point so could count as more than that.
zoey That's soooo exciting about the scan. I am on the verge of booking my gender scan I think. I just need to know!

Oh, something else I meant to say - my boobs aren't sore at all anymore. Is this normal?

Well done all on the flu jabs. I was going to avoid, I may ask MW what the recommendation is.

I am not weighing myself. Clothes tell me I have sprouted everywhere and not in a good way. Hoping I can now go swimming 3 times a week and that this will stop any further arse creep at the very least. Belly is just huge. Already. Lord knows what I'll look like come 8 months. Although this is not me moaning about it. After seeing Mandas bump I am most def not moaning about mine. :)

Oooh boobs and weight chat, that I can join in on (can't do prams etc as we're just making do with the Bugaboo Frog from DS - vintage!)

My boobs are still sore as are my bloody armpits (who else on here had sore armpits?) they are even swollen on occasion. I've been told it'st he lymph glands and all connected wiht milk but it's very disconcerting.

Then on Sunday in Morrison's the cold shelves were particularly cold and my nipples suddenly felt like they were giong to explode. Nevver felt pain in my boobs like it. REALLY hurt and took ages to go away - new excuse not to go food shopping!

Weight wise I haven't gained anything but that's because I've been super careful. I'm at the top end of normal and it's taken me literally years of hard slog to get here - not going to undo it all!

Sarah I am also always hungry. Had usual breakfast this morning and then a croissant mid-morning and 3/4 of another one I bought for ds that he didn't want. So lardy I haven't weighed myself since the hospital forced me to be weighed at my 12 week scan (never had that before so it was a shock) I bet I have gained 7lbs though. I was very healthy before I got pregnant and did loads of exercise which I have now been banned from because of a low lying placenta. Oh well, it's all come off after babies before so sure it will again!!

Sheldonella my boobs aren't sore at all. I am still wearing my usual underwired bras too.

Tedmundo I can really recommend the Bravissimo nursing tanks. They are amazing vests with extremely supportive built in bras. Perfect for sleeping in when pregnant and then fab for breastfeeding because you can wear them under normal clothes and still retain modesty. Great investment I think!

Zoey good reminder on the flu jab, will definitely be getting another one of those.

Tiddley my ds is 21 months and definitely needs a buggy. He runs off at top speed if released and won't hold hands at all. All of mind have had access to a buggy until about 3. Perfect for containing during tantrums too!!

Sarah sorry cross posted but are you sure you don't have thrush in your boobs? I had it after ds1 and it was agony in my boobs and arm puts and so so painful if they got cold or I came out of the shower. That was like shooting pains too. Anti biotics and cream cured it v quickly. Might not be but just wanted to say in case it is!

Sheldon yeah definitely normal.

Flu jab - I'll be taking mine, will probably be offered it soon. I work with kids so probably a good idea...

My boobs are killer and at times they get so blinking hot and hard and then they are fine just totally MASSIVE they were a DD before and were an E at last measurement but are still growing, DH said its like having 2 canon balls strapped to me as are so blinking hard! They did this with DS so sort of expected it

So the sore boobs thing sticks around a bit then? Mine are very sore at the moment, I have some genie bras and they are the most comfortable.

I am also not weighing myself (or converting the KG to lbs from 12 week scan) I put on 200g from 10 week scan to 12 week scan, so that can't be that bad, and I was wearing heavier clothes. This terrible heartburn is putting me off eating, but still too knackered even to contemplate a walk. Today I have struggled with the stairs!

I will take the flu shot as I work in hospitals and am an asthmatic. I usually get bronchitus over the winter, I hope I won't this year!

Ew ew ew thrush in armpits? I did not know such a thing was possible. Are you serious? What other symptoms would there be?

No it was thrush in my boobs!!!! I was breastfeeding but maybe you can get it even if you aren't because it sounded v similar to what you are describing! I just found this which explains more - www.thewomens.org.au/breastandnipplethrush

sheldonella we had the carry cot for about 6 months but dd3 is a shorty and has loads of room now at nearly 2. I've never used a buggy much past two but that seems unusual now.

Afternoon all! Back to work today and Lo and behold, couldn't do up my uniform this morning! I'm wearing theatre scrubs now but as they are unisex they are massive on my arms and shoulders but tight on the tummy, Grrr! We have been trying to get me maternity uniforms for about 2 months but the ones that did come through were the wrong size and were even more tent like than normal! At this rate I'll be going in in my pajamas!!

I've put on 9lb! However I fx that its all baby, boobs and blood as apart from tummy and boobs all other measurements tha same.

I am adoring seeing all the marcher pictures on fb although with my shocking memory I'm struggling to match the real names to mn names!

Who mentioned about midwife appointments? I had a strop today as mine only do 10 to 12 on a Wednesday, NOT conducive to working! I know I can have the time off for appointments but its the half hour drive to work then back to doctors then back to work then home, notgood for carbon footprint! I was told that its not the gp fault as the midwife is jot employed by them...I corrected her and said that actually as a commissioner the gp can decide what services to buy in...then I stopped mid rant as I realised that she is only the receptionist and does not get to make those decisions! But honestly, clearly pregnant women don't need to work or if they do clearly don't have responsible jobs, according to my gp anyway!

On a positive note I have managed to get registered with an NHS dentist and am going next week! Harrah!

Yes to the sore and ever expanding boobs. I was told they would slow down at 12 weeks and then have another spurt at around 20 weeks. Like heck. It is actually more comfy without a bra than with right now and I just bought abunch of new bras because I was in so much agony with the old ones. Horrid ugly things they are too. Anyway, it is looking like the E cup is now a EE cup heading swiftly towards F and I started at D. And as noted above, hard as bowling balls.. well maybe not quite as hard as bowling balls, you wouldn't break your fist if you punched them for instance, although you might get a right jab to the jaw from me.

Sore arm pits - no, although I did have a week where they were sore but that went away.

Thrush in your boobs - come on, how much indignity must women suffer?! That is so unfair.

I can but marvel at you ladies who haven't put on much weight yet. I had a healthy apple earlier for a snack rather than a tea cake (marshmallow, chocolate biscuit thing). I felt sick almost instantly after eating it. I think this is terribly unfair of my body. Sabotaged by my own hormones. Boo.

I'm also jealous if those not putting on much weight. I was super careful what I ate pre pregnancy and didn't eat many carbs or dairy. As I'm now eating them I'm stacking on the weight - about 5 kgs. Also must admit I was having daily chocolate. I've now gone 8 days without any - yeah. That is probably offset by the carrot cakes and sweet potato fruit cakes I made on the weekend and are getting consumed.

My boobs feel like they have doubled in size. Three bras when I run now.. Attractive.

Hope you've all had good days.

lanny mine are all at the hospital, 20 mins from my house, an hour from work. Between 1-3:30 on a Monday. Which is a working day. Hoping not to need too many this time!

I can't remember who was asking about booking flights but... I was checking out regulations today as we are going away in December and the airline we are going with let you book for an unborn child with the name "unborn child" and after it is born you call them to change the name free of charge I guess each airline is different though. Hope it helps and sorry Icant remember who was asking!

Exactly ood, ridiculous!!

When I said ounce I meant pound. Oops :o

I also had thrush in one boob when b/f - DS got it in his mouth. Seriously unpleasant for us both, but I echo pink recognising sharp stabby pains in nipples. It cleared up fast with medication though and then I got mastitis.

Glad I am not the only one getting a flu jab then. I will report back on symptoms if any should occur but mw was v convincing as she had experience of mothers to be being hospitalised with nasty flu. Just another thing to worry about eh?!

Gender scans.... Oooo I am so sorely tempted but know we won't as DH really prefers not to and is so baleful about it.

Getting into a bath - what a treat, DS is asleep and DH not back from work till half past, then jacket spuds and chilli, mmmm...

I'm another one who is stacking on the weight. Difference is I am thrilled, I was way too scrawny before and the extra suits me. I've put on 9lbs so far, 8 or those were much needed, so only 1lb baby so to speak.

I am so jealous you can still run Vivee. I really miss running . I've not had the most straight forward pregnancy to date though, so all things fun are banned.

Flu jab sounds like a really good idea. I've discovered what is meant by having reduced immunity when pregnant. H had a cold, I have now got a chronic hacking cough and the rest. It's horrible. Especially given every sneeze is accompanied by that hideous pain in the stomach where all the ligaments are stretched. Joy.

Lanny my midwife is also only Wednesday, 11-3. With a break for lunch. Also meant I couldn't have a 16 week appointment as she was on hols last week and I am off for 2 weeks! So nothing until 18 weeks. As you say, tricky with work.

tiddley I actually got a letter from my GP advising me to have the jab due to reduced immune system making you more susceptible and more likely to get really poorly with it. That convinced me!

so impressed by runners! I get out of breath walking up two flights of stairs! [embarrased]! enjoying antenatal pilates though, trying to walk but didn't go out last week - lazy of me.

Tiddley yes, I also had a horrid dose of Mastitus after the thrush was cleared. Not my happiest memories and I used to cry with pain when I fed ds! Everyone said breastfeeding hurt at first & so I assumed it was all normal! 3 months of pain & I saw an amazing breastfeeding consultant who diagnosed the thrush & all was good. Happily I had no problems at all with ds2 & 3

Just had a really early (for us) tea and am feeling very smug for making a double batch of bean chilli a couple of weeks ago and sticking it in the freezer - instant tea!

suburban thanks for the recommendation! Two small things about the Nipper I'm worried about - the fabric doesn't look quite as rugged as other prams, and it's really, really long! The single front wheel goes so far forward! But it's definitely got the best reviews and I've heard people say they tried other doubles but ended up buying the Nipper. So ta!

Pink thanks to you too for the advice about the MB Duet - bit of a warning bell there for which I'm v. grateful! And for the Nipper double recommendation too! Brilliant!

Sundae good luck for preggo-meeting tomorrow! Yay for new cats!

Sarah ouch for your boobs - go to docs for sure, I think?

JoJo sorry to hear you've not heard from the hospital yet. Bet the consultant hasn't finished working through his to do list yet or something as mundane (and frustrating) as that!

Tramp cheers for congrats on book progress Was back to normal work with a vengeance today, setting up meetings/interviews, researching something else, and generally cc-ing in my boss on loads of look-I'm-being-useful emails! Not sure when the book is going to go in as today I passed my extended deadline but I will be able to steal a bit of time later this week and I'll assess. Ahumm. BTW arse creep! I've not heard that expression, hehe!

Okay, so we're going to start having a go at supermarket delivery. For big shops we end up hiring a car from the car club which costs us a fiver, so may as well save a bit of time too! My (quite posh and £££) friend recommends Ocada, saying it's v. cheap, but she has a different economy of scale to me. Nice website though. Anyone tried a few different ones and have recommendations? Ideally would like to be able to get free delivery and don't mind ungodly hour. And have a penchant for a very good and robust website that remembers what you've ordered last time. Have tried Tesco a couple of times but website is a bit bah and got p*ssed off with how many product replacements they did.

Not always popular, but we use Asda and do a monthly shop. We buy most of our meat at Costco so it is mostly dry goods, cleaning materials and veggies (I chop and freeze/blanch most of it for speed). Website is good, the 10% cheaper thingy is good and we often get vouchers for free delivery etc..