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Sept 2013 - kicks, prods and finding out the sex...

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LexyMa · 30/03/2013 17:25

here we all are... hoping for nice clear 20w. scans, not too much inadvertent weeing and getting that 'glow'...

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redandyellowandpinkandgreen · 31/03/2013 19:18

I distinctly remember pulling a pair of past year's shorts out of storage in my last pregnancy and fitting in them easily at maybe 18 weeks and I was panicked but everything was fine.

lovesteaandcake · 31/03/2013 19:56

I did the dreaded task of stepping on the scales today. I've put on 1st 3lb in 17 weeks. Oooops.
I feel like total rubbish today as have some sickness bug thing. Can not face anything other than water so missed out on the beautiful roast dinner the rest of the family had Sad

badguider · 31/03/2013 20:09

Thanks everybody - it really helps to hear from people feeling the same Smile

JammyTummy · 31/03/2013 20:25

I know that this might not be an option for everyone and not everyone wants to pay for scans, but we went for a 'sexing scan', which as well as obviously telling you the sex has a flying look over everything- size, heart, limbs etc, and if anything it's a nice excuse to see your bubba again. It was relatively inexpensive at £75 and makes your heart bound with joy when you see your little one so grown since your last scan! I would really recommend to anyone that way inclined and who us maybe a bit worried!

frogchops · 31/03/2013 20:52

Oh bad guider I'm sure that's normal....I'm beyond worried about my poxy 2lb. :-/

frogchops · 31/03/2013 20:54

Sorry it was lovestea that was worried about weight gain not bad guider.... I'm I far enough along to blame baby brain??

Creamtea1 · 31/03/2013 21:07

frog I would absolutely love it if I had only put on 2lb! As such I will be 18 wks on thurs and have put on 13lbs. Don't look preg just like I've got a fat tummy! Am 5ft 6 was 9 stone exactly before getting preg, size 8-10. Wearing size 10 now (not mat stuff yet) - disclaimer can't fit in topsho size 10 but next and river island jeans still ok.
Have reverted back to low carb eating the last week and dropped a couple of pounds.

BinarySolo · 31/03/2013 21:51

Frogchops, I recommend the River Cottage veg book. I got it out of the library and made the beetroot pizza today and the baba ganoush. Both were delicious. Pizza can be a good way to get veg and dips with peppers and cucumber etc are dead easy and yummy too.

JammyTummy · 31/03/2013 21:52

binary I looooove baba ganoush! It is so yummy!!!

PurplePoppySeed · 31/03/2013 22:00

I'm in the low weight gain group too, also feeling fat though, it's weird, I think weight is coming off my thighs and going on my tummy!

badguider · 31/03/2013 22:10

I gained loads in the first eight weeks but then only 1kg since then.... but MW only has my 8wk weight from booking in so won't know that I started much lighter than that before my period was due.

juniper9 · 31/03/2013 22:49

I've not really gained anything as not drinking beer anymore has meant I've lost beer weight at the same rate I've gained baby weight.

KamikazeeKid · 31/03/2013 22:55

flobot in response to your last post on old thread. ...I still at 18weeks haven't told people and I love that because of that- I've not yet become a baby vessel like with ds....where I could have any number of conversations - I am only allowed to talk baby!!!

AND for anyone daring enough. ...should you have people rubbing /grabbing baby bump belly....grab their bellies back and give theirs a good shake. ...the reaction is superb. .....I often thought about ut and did it in the end....it was a good feeling hahaha!!

This is dc2 I have felt the odd flutter but no where as near as much as with ds who I felt a lot by now....but I was a lot slimmer then!!!

Having to chase baby with the Doppler instead

kipsonline · 01/04/2013 01:29

Oooh hello new thread! Back from lovely and v relaxing family holiday in lanzarote... Not looking forward to the mountain of washing and jobs tomorrow!! Looking forward to catching up on your news

BinarySolo · 01/04/2013 07:33

jammy it's dead easy to make, quite healthy too as it's basically aubergine, nut butter, garlic, lemon juice and seasoning. I forgot to drizzle with olive oil but it tasted yummy any way!

Have ordered my baby carrier. I went for a Boba 3G in the end. I like that it's suitable from birth to toddler and you can loosen straps so you can breast feed wearing it. Cute design too!

frogchops · 01/04/2013 10:14

I just don't get it....I've gotten much bigger but not much is showing on the scales. At my initial Drs appt when my weight was done i was at about 5 weeks. Anything before that I put down to Xmas eating! And although I was fully clothed, I'm still only a pound or two over it. So, allowing for my clothes, that's not much at all. I'm worried now cos I'm eating like a pig!!

JoCheshire10 · 01/04/2013 11:13

Frog-I'm the same, my stomach is big-I can't web fit into my 'emergency jeans' which I keep for my 'fat days'. Haven't been able to fit into these for weeks, but the scales show I've only put on 5lbs which is quite a lot, but I would have expected it to be much more due to my tummy size...

PurplePoppySeed · 01/04/2013 12:56

Same here, massive heavy boobs and fat tummy, but only a few pounds on Confused

andadietcoke · 01/04/2013 13:02

girafferama I had a panic last week when my bump went flabby and seemed to disappear. I think it was the calm before the storm because since then I've gone enormous. Have a proper, high bump, and can't see my feet. One of DH's friends turned up at the house on Saturday and said 'wow, you're showing'. This was through a hoodie. And he's a boy so isn't supposed to notice these things Hmm
So, in summary, don't worry. I think it changes as bits move around inside.

PurplePoppySeed · 01/04/2013 13:09

Hehe - that's what I'm worrying about, I feel a lot less bloated, so I guess this is now the start of the 'real' bump Grin

Just been to the stats thred for the first time in a while - I like the new layout, good call binary!

Creamtea1 · 01/04/2013 17:13

Looks like I'm the fatty of the thread then with my 13lbs! Am going to get back on the diet then this week and try and get it down a bit.

Dorita75 · 01/04/2013 17:20

I don't own any scales so can't say but have had to put loads of my skirts away in the back of the wardrobe for the next...god knows how long!

Can someone put the stats thread link on please, I've lost it. Thank you.

Just eaten almost a whole melted Camembert to myself, so much for my swapping cheese for veg plan!!

PurplePoppySeed · 01/04/2013 17:44

Oh no Creamtea, don't diet, we're all different, I'm sure we all gain at different times. I know I'm starting to get the dizziness now, I can't imagine trying to diet at the same time. We've all got time to diet later.

frogchops · 01/04/2013 18:18

In other frog news!! .... I've had my first baby clothes present. Sooooo cute from MIL and I want something to put them in!!

juniper9 · 01/04/2013 18:47

I've just been reading up on nub theory and still no closer to working out what my blob is (if anyone wants to have a go at mine, please do! The pic is on my profile)

I'm hoping it'll be a boy as my sister has a little girl, and I think if I had a girl too they will be compared a lot. I don't care what gender it is (although some o Gap's dresses are gorgeous!) but family harmony would be nice.

Saying that, I think my DP would be better off with a girl as he has this pseudo northern 'give the lad a pat on the head' attitude. He's the soppiest thing in the world with the cats so I'm hoping he will be with our little 'un, regardless of its gender.