October 2013: Almost halfway!

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Congrats scanners. Sorry they couldn't see well untitled, but great at you get another scan soon.

Not much news from me today. I was woken by screeching foxes most of the night, must be mating season. Horrible noise. I am getting increasingly sure that I am feeling the baby move. I can't wait for some proper kicks though. My bump was rock hard this morning and is feeling heavier this week. Just weighed myself and I have put on 11lb so far at 17+1 which I am happy with. I think it will be a bit weird when My BMI moves into the "overweight" category on the wii fit which I imagine I will at some point (even though I know it doesn't count when pregnant). It is nice to have an accurate measurement and I do like a good graph!

Congrats on feeling big movements Natalie. Re names, I prefer Jake and Louie to Kyle or Connor.

How many people are planning to decide a name for certain before the baby comes? I think we will probably have a short list then see which name suits the baby best when we meet him/her.

We're definitely shortlist until arrival, then see what's best.
Especially as we won't know if it's pink or blue before then.

I'd love to pick a name before but I think we're going to be shortlist till arrival too.

warlin we also are having David as a middle name for boy. Front runner and probably only one in the boy category we agree on is Isaac.

Still no agreement on girls but like someone said up thread I've got 22 weeks to get him round to my ideas! Names are so important to get right aren't they?!

orangeblossom with dd the name was decided near enough from day one as I've wanted an Amelia for a few years thank god dh didn't need much talking round back then! Whether it suited her or not that's what it was going to be and now I can't imagine her called anything else. Except maybe her middle name which is Caitlyn.

Banging headache today so dd is bathed and ready for bed but not showing any signs she's tired despite PE at school today and kickboxing lesson this evening. I NEED some peace and quiet!

I am so tired today....picked up kids from school and then fell asleep before making tea. Off out now for swimming lessons [yawn].

natalie how about Liam? If your looking at L names?

Me and dp have been very lucky that we have agreed on a very short shortlist we have a boys name we are almost certain about as it stands but alot can change and the baby may not suit the name. Girls we have 2 names we will be picking from when the baby arrives. Not too much disagreement which is nice.... One name we both liked was Dylan I would only have it if it was spelt Dylan he would only have it if it was Dillon and we both thought each others was silly- so name got dropped still like it :)

*but I still like it, oh well!

With dd we had honey and Amelia as our ''short listed names' but always knew that it was more like 80% honey 20% Amelia and I think cos we are so limited on names we like for this little boy we will probly have decided before plus I think it might help prepare dd for when 'baby Louie' or baby -insert chosen name- instead of just calling him baby boy to her all the time lol

Hahaha. I Love this name decision. Sarcasm.

We will not be. Choosing a name before. It is customary to go to the temple once baby is born. To have our holy book open at a random page and then choose the name based on the first letter on the page. Yes. I hate it.
Last time we had a list of fav names for each letter. We then thought about bit more when we had the letter. Our final chosen name wasn't even on the list! It really sucks. Makes life so hard. But saying that I love LOs name.

GTbaby what religion are you? fascinating, I've never heard of that before. yeah having a possible name for each letter is a good idea but I'm struggling to think of one let alone 26!!

Hi all,

Who was it who had an issue with their ovaries? My right one started aching a little bit at about 4pm, and has been getting progressively worse, but now my left one has started hurting a lot too and the pain is getting sharper. Walking around I am most comfortable when bent over, but generally they are hurting constantly.

Of course it may not be my ovaries, but it's in the right place and I just have a feeling that it is them if you know what I mean! At first I thought it was just muscle pain in that area but now it's got sharper and is constant.

Anyone have any ideas? I am hoping it will just pass at the minute.

Thank you for all of the wishes for tomorrow. Don't think I'll sleep a wink tonight. We havnt decided if we are sharing the babies sex with anyone yet. There is family pressure for a girl which is upsetting since I'd like one anyway.

Lots of lovely boys names mentioned. DS was nameless for 5 weeks as we couldn't decide. I love Rasmus, but cannot use it due to last name :(. And Jasper but can't have a 'J' name due to pronounciation. Currently only thought of boys names as I'm sure that's what it/he is. DS1 name is Zachary, just to throw it out there for anyone who may like it ;).

pinklady eekk sounds like anything you said would have lead to tear. However, she can breastfeed on antidepressants, there are some that are compatible.

GT wow so technically you like 27 boys names, I wish I did. But sucks you cannot choose your absolute fav regardless of letter. Is this really expected of you?

No ideas, rox, but if a paracetamol and a warm hot water bottle doesn't shift it in 40 min (or it gets worse) and you are worried do make that call. Im feeling grotty too, but mine is stressing about tomorrow.

Unmumsnetty hugs to my scan buddy.

Sikh religion. Just checked my list n we had 6 names for not quite 26 letters.

Don't know either rox. Maybe give labour triage a call for advice.

How about Laurie or Laurence, natalie? Or tell OH that it doesn't matter if the baby has the same initials as him

I think we'll have a short list of names and then choose, we are nowhere close to agreeing on any yet though!

Aqua natal was fab, loved it and think I will really appreciate it when I get big. Talking of which, my lack of bump is really starting to concern me. I'm 18 weeks, surely I should have a bump? My stomach looks slightly bigger to me, but only because I know what it's normally like!

Sorry, took me ages to type that so missed your post, rox, I'd give them a call, sure it's nothing but better to put your mind at rest.

Haven't had chance to catch up on everyone's news today, but saw positive scans and another boy added to the thread Congratulations.

roxvox I had pain in my right ovary in first trimester which ended up being a cyst that has since gone. If still in lots of pan and paracetamol not working would call midwife just for reassurance. Hope your feeling better now though.

Also love the sharing of boy names on here as were really struggling, some of my favourites have been mentioned including Jasper and Felix, DH much more picky than me and I dont like his names. Just going to have to hope its a girl...

Seems like a busy week for scans [smile} love checking in and hearing all the good news

Thank you for the advice everyone! I have taken some paracetamol, and DH is making me a hot water bottle as we speak, so fingers crossed that will shift it! If it's still really bad then I will call the midwife and ask her what to do, if it eases a bit then I might see what it's like tomorrow.

Thank you all, hugs all round

So exhausted. My sis in law died last week and the funeral was today.
She was an alcoholic and my elderly dad had been her carer since my brother died 10 years ago so he's taking it hard and kept bursting into tears and setting me off too.
I had 2 white wine spritzers and am now worried that maybe it was too much.

tarlia I love Zachary! But... My cousin is zak... Hence why I've settled for Isaac!

I am sure that is fine MoN. Sorry to hear your sad news. A stressful few weeks for you. Two more days to wait for your full results isn't it? Fingers still crossed for you.

My best friend is Sikh GT and I never knew about the name choosing rule.
She had a little girl last year and called her Anisha.

Soup I'm 18 weeks and this is DC2 - everyone says you show earlier with your second, but just like last time I am not showing at all! No bump, no movements. I've actually lost about a stone since bfp due to plenty of light exercise each day and eating relatively sensibly. My bump did appear in the end, but was never obviously pregnnant. When my DS was born he was a healthy 7lbs 7 :-D

I'm very jealous of people feeling movement already, and also my 20 week scan isnt until the 31st - I'm not patient at the best of times... Cannot wait to find out whether our gorgeous DS will have a baby bro or sis!

I'm so panicky about everything this time orange. I woke up with agonising stomach cramps 2 nights ago and was almost convinced I was miscarrying. It took me 10 mins to get out of bed as it hurt so much to even move. It died down 30 mins later so maybe just trapped wind or something.
Good job I never woke Dp up and panicked him for nothing. He wants to go into town tomorrow baby clothes shopping but I'm still nervous about buying things until we have the full results. Roll on Wednesday.