July 2013 Part 3 - happy new year, happy new thread

[dinkystinky]

Happy 2013 one and all!

TotallyEggFlipped dinner is the worst for me, if I eat more than two pieces of toasted or a snack and I am sooo uncomfortable in bed. I never listen to my own advice though and go for a proper sized dinner them regret it. It's chewy cookies and tea tonight :/

Afternoon all! Congrats on the scan Mrs ross and welcome lurkers!

Sorry to hear about all the SPD/PGP suffering going on. I'm desperately hoping I don't get it this time but I'm staring to feel the familiar twinges already :(

I also have a toddler, 16 months. Currently being delightful but I suspect this may be the calm before the terrible twos storm kicks in!

14+1

Hi girls! I've been lying low coz I've had (another) cold, and spent the last 2 days off work lying at home and feeling sorry for myself. It seems to be clearing up now though, and I haven't had a bad day at work today.

I'm also hungry all the time, but can't eat much in one go,probably a good thing or I'd be the size of a whale! On the subject of boobs, mine seem to be stable but definitely haven't got any bigger for a while now. My tummy, on the other hand, is clearly growing, and I am starting to look noticably pregnant although I'm a little worried I just look fat

17+1 here.

I have only just hopped on to check in and I am afraid I have only read one page back, hope I am not missing anything.

marimara I have a DD who will be 3 in April, too. She has made it crystal clear that she has no intention of sharing her mummy and daddy with "that baby". Though she has generously offered to share all her broccoli and two broken toys. Bodes well...

I have 85 days of work to do in 45 days on this project and the stress if driving me insane. Thinking about resigning actually. Need to decide by end of week... yikes.

Hi all hope everyone is taking extra care in the snow.
Re pelvic pain I've had mild pelvic girdle pain in last 2 pregnancies and am super cautious with what I do as certain things flare it up such as hoovering (now dh job for next few months) and pushing heavy shopping trolley. There's no easy way round this except I get dh to buy heavier things. Problem is with ds2 and ds3 in trolley it's always going to be heavy. Might have to start allowing ds2 to walk round supermarket but could be more trouble than it's worth.
I find sleeping with pillow between my knees and hips flexed really comfy and it seems to 're-set' my pelvis into better position. Might be worth trying, but I do only have a mild version, might not work if more severe. There's loads of good advice on net about pelvic girdle pain, I'll try to find and link good website I have looked at before

Here
www.pelvicpartnership.org.uk/

thinking would ds2 be happy "helping"? I get ddd2 (2.5yrs) to have a shopping list and a pen and ask her to alternate between ticking off items (not real ones, just play) and pushing the trolley and putting stuff in the trolley. Seems to help, until she runs off and I have to run aroun the shop to catch her and shove her in the trolley!!

Oh dear. DW has regressed. After 2 weeks of flowers and sunshine, she has MS again out of nowhere, is ANGRY and desperately tired. Am trying to cheer her up but only able to throw food in her general direction at the moment for fear of losing an arm.

30 minute massages? No chance. Not worth the risk.

We're 15w0d btw. I shouldn't be worried about this relapse should I?

Hi, Just catching up, so sorry for the long post. Welcome to all those joining and those coming back. I hope all those with colds are feeling better. Lovely to hear about everyone who has felt a heartbeat. I didn't book my 16 wk appointment in time so having to wait till 18wks, but 17 + 3 now so not too long!.

I have the serious munchies too. Very impressed with with everyone who is managing to eat fruit or restrain themselves. I'm giving in to every single sugar craving, and now have a food baby!

As with my first pg my belly button is disappearing under the flap of skin growing over the top of it! Was quite relieved when it popped out at 32 weeks last time as thought I might loose it forever!

paolocee sounds perfectly normal to me. my MS started around 12 weeks this time, disappeared at 15 and then came back last week! As for rage, I all but took a leaf out of my 2 year old's book and stamped into work on Tuesday as having made the effort to drive in, in snow I had to dig myself a car parking space as estates hadn't thought to clear the car park!

I can't remember who asked about NCT. I loved my classes, but if you want to save/spend wisely I'd suggest saving the money for baby sensory classes after the birth. Of everything we did it was the one we loved the most and I made some good friends, but whilst its value for money it can add up (around £7 a time I think) and as someone else said (sorry can't remember who) you have to be prepared to suggest swapping numbers!

thinkingof4 no chance of Internet shopping where you are? I buy all my heavy supermarket goods on line. Saves time and sanity.

paolo I don't know about MS but tiredness is certainly still battering me at 17w and I am desperately awaiting the joys of the second trimester. I guess we're all different?

sprocket you were right with your b) guess!

paolocee I think my DH might be feeling a bit like you. I'm taking all my frustration out on him. He spends all evening listening to me telling him that 'the baby wants a drink', 'the baby says you have to get me cake', 'the baby wants to watch xyz' etc etc......

runs not in this weather but probably could when not icy. Thing is I like taking the wee ones shopping so don't really want to stop unless I have to. Ds2 probably would enjoy helping but I feel like once I've done it he will never want to go in trolley again so putting it off for now. He's 3 but pretty strong willed at times, though he is improving. Ds3 however is just 20 months and seems to be practicing the terrible two's already!!

Paolo, if i wasn't sure i was only having one baby, i'd be wondering if you were married to me!!! It's very dangerous to approach me these days!

Exhaustion over here, too. Going to bed at same time as toddler.

Another question: have you all told nearly everyone?? I am resisting sharing my news beyond immediate circles--like no one outside closest family/friends and direct colleagues. My mom is spreading news all over town and i'm not pleased. I just don't want everyone in my business, god forbid... I am only 13+4. :(

paolo I am trying to make an effort to look after my DH after he spent the first few exhausted weeks running round after me. I'm very very lucky though as no MS and feeling much less tired already. So maybe you have this stage to look forward to?
We told our family after yesterday's excitement. I've never been screamed at so much down the phone! My Mum had guessed over NY but had wisely not mentioned to avoid me lying - rather considerate! MIL got so excited that she kept rubbing my tummy! it's a good thing we're friends!

I will be telling work officially on Friday so we can begin to prepare for work handover. I hope they're happy for us rather than peeved! Have many of you told work now and thought about when to start leave? I remember some of you saying earlier in the thread, but on my phone so can't look back so easily.

Morning all. mari I've told everyone now, work was weird but nice about it, one of my co-managers was like "what that means you're like four months". Made me laugh I wanted to tell him yes but your not the father so it's ok. Working with all men is amusing. I have one other female working with us now, her sons 17 and she's approaching late 40s, I think I made her a bit broody as she mentions it now everyday.

I am bit huge regardless of a baby so I still don't like ppl talking in front of me about bumps and things. As it goes you wouldn't know this six foot giant is having a baby. It's ok for work but ppl still nearly run you over to get a seat on the train.

Another one who can't stop snacking. I normally graze continuously through the day as it is (if I can) but since getting PG it's literally every hour at the least if I can manage it.

Also find myself getting into rages over ridiculous things that wouldn't have bothered me that much usually but then things that SHOULD really hack me off don't bother me. Ditto with crying.

Photographerlady - get a baby on board badge from London Underground if you can. Its like a magic badge - people offer you seats when you're perfectly happily standing there. I always say thank you that's very kind and smile when they do.

Also ginormous but my friend at work is pregnant with twins (who are both full size though not due till March!) so kindly making me feel smaller.

MrsRoss- my due date is 4 July. I suspect I'll take my left over holiday and stop work mid June - couple of weeks before due date, so can make the most of mat leave with the baby.

Paolo, the return of ms doesn't sound like anything to worry about to me. All the books and Internet forums (fora?) gleefully announce at 13 weeks that the morning sickness will go and your energy will return. They lie!! It totally differs for everyone but is not at all uncommon to get closer to 20 weeks before finally feeling 'normal' and coming and going is also par for the course. Maybe not something to tell Donna, but some poor women find their ms keeps coming back their whole pg... Thankfully most people don't!

Marimama and MrsR, I've told family, bosses and a few friends. Am telling gradually as I see people rather than 'announcing', though my mother is more like yours marimama! ;)

I'm due 23rd but planning on finishing work 23 May, taking holiday then mat leave from beginning of July.

Photo I was going to say the same about a baby on board badge if you can get one. They don't always work in my experience but certainly increase our chances of better treatment and a seat!

dinkystinky MightBeMad I resisted it til now but I think it might be time to get the badge. I take the train in but with the weather I've been crunched in the underground as delays and cancellations are unavoidable.

Just had second breakfast (another bowl of cereal) and 2 oranges... I am still hungry

Paolo - I think with twins there are more hormones racing around and more likely to be hormonal peaks and troughs. Invest in body armour and tread carefully! Not really - but when she's weeping/grumpy etc. reassure her she's beautiful and doing a brilliant job of looking after and growing your DTs.

Marimama - most of our friends know and work know (as its impossible to hide this bump). My mum is telling most of India and the UK indian diaspora as far as I can tell - but I cant get irritated (she was like this with DS1 and DS2) as culturally she feels expecting a baby is a great joy for the full extended family to enjoy. It is lovely to know there are so many people wishing us well. Though, precisely for this reason, I didnt tell her and dad until after the 12 week scan...

I haven't really told anybody. Family will be interesting, as they haven't spoken to me for over 3 years now (since DH and I got together....they disapprove). God knows how they will take this, especially as I'm 45 (so in their opinion past it...)

Haven't told other people- DH and I had lots of hassle when we got together form certain quarters (we live in a small town)... so I have kept it quiet. No doubt someone will tell his ex then all hell will break loose again....

Went to diabetes specialist yesterday, who has decided I have early gestational diabetes. Have to have meds, and possibly later injections (yuk) if it gets worse. They did decide my diet was fine though....

Can identify both with the crying and the rages... but was the same when I had DD...

BadmissM - at least they have caught the gestational diabetes early and hopefully will make your consultant tend towards better managed antenatal care.

Dinky thanks for sling advice.

Mari my mum has gone mad telling everyone too- she has made an announcement about the impending birth on Facebook while I have not yet- I asked her not to tag me so that the whole world doesn't know. I have told work and close friends. I might put some sort of announcement on Facebook as I have friends abroad who I email but don't see often. DH isn't keen on me putting up scan pics though... Anyone else have a DH who feels like that? Or maybe you do...

I'm not sure who mentioned food, I only really am ever on my phone so hard to scroll back, but I am constantly hungry and eat the same amounts as DH now...

Still thinking about signing up for NCT classes. I have found evening only ones, as opposed to the evening weekend combined, and these are cheaper... Anyone got an opinion on weekend vs evening?