Martians 2014, thread 11. KEGELS!

[LyraSilvertongue]

Shiny new thread, ladies :)

I wish...at least then I'd have woken up warm!

I was getting a good kicking in my very full bladder this morning, probably a good thing that DS woke me up

Got a mad busy day today but just really can't motivate myself to get out of bed yet, have to get a train at 9.30 so really need to move at some point!

Joll why the heck do you have to be in work so early?

I'm still in a lot of pain. Taking paracetamol but it's not helping really. I think it's a pulled muscle from stupidly moving our heavy dining table to rearrange that end of the living room the other day. I'm not sure what I was thinkin but it needed to be moved immediately! I've also got horrendous trapped wind. I might as well just give up, I'm falling apart!

ahh MummyPig hope you feel better soon!

I'm convinced my bump is getting smaller, not bigger - DH says it's in my head but I cant stop being worried. I've not had any pain or anything, I'm just getting smaller. And I can't feel anything moving yet, so am convinced something is wrong.

Will I hear a heartbeat if I bring home a stethoscope and listen to my bump? or will that not work? I feel like I have to do something but going to the GP because my bump feels smaller sounds a bit crazy.

Have a most-if-the-day meeting unfortunately mummy and need to leave before 3 so had to get here early.

Blockette, could it have been bloating/water retention that has now gone down?

Morning all you lovely Martians.

Haven't posted in ages. The threads move so quickly.

Sorry I haven't read back but wanted your advice real quick. Started to feel bump moving a couple of weeks ago. For a week id feel him/her move at least once a day, mainly when I went to bed or early un the morning before I got up. But for three days I've not felt bump move at all. Should I be concerned? Have had period like pains since yesterday, but nothing severe. Don't know if I'm worrying over nothing. Do i leave a message with midwife or ring hosp?? Help.

floaty I'm sure baby is absolutely fine, just changed position maybe, but there is never anything wrong with phoning the midwife and asking for advice if you are worried about anything.

Flo how far along are you now? I'm not an expert, but I think movements aren't something to be worried about until later because baby's so small so you won't feel the majority. Baby might have just changed position. Try not to worry but if it'll make you feel better to speak to your midwife then do!

Block I second Becca's suggestion of bloating/water retention going down.

Thank you Mummypig. Il give them a quick call now xx

I'm 18 weeks commsgirl :)

Thanks guys I have been a bit windy recently so maybe it was trapped air? Feel better now!

Flo I don't have a clue, so would ask the midwife too!

Midwife wasn't concerned. She said when I strained my stomach picking ds up the other day, baby just moved position so can't feel kicks at the mo.

She most prob right. You still just worry though don't you!

Block I know what you mean there, I just need to fart!!

flo I'm glad the mw put your mind at rest.

I've achieved stuff! Cleaned out the guinea pigs hutches and prepared a casserole and accompaniments. Still in pain. Definitely ordering a duvet afternoon with the kiddies later on.

I feel really...spaced today. It's like someone has slipped weed into my food. If I start telling you my gerbils are aliens, there's someone lurking in the shadows or that my husband is only pretending to be with me to take the piss out of me then you'll know for sure!

16 weeks today, and have possibly cracked from exhaustion.

Block I think so. Mine changes quite a lot depending on what I've eaten etc.

Flo glad you've been reassured :).

Mummy sorry you're still feeling rubbish x

Oh my god, everyone kick your partners out of bed and get a 12 foot u shaped pillow. Used it for the first time last night it is amazing!!!

Also, good morning!

grey that sounds amazing. I can't believe that we are all going to have huge bumps in a few months. It seems unreal but the memories are slowly coming back, like turning over in bed and getting up off the floor will be a struggle.

Morning Grey. Sounds amazing.

There is a man who has decided that my desk is the ideal place to pace backwards and forwards behind while he has his very loud phone calls. I don't even know who he is, but today I can tell you exactly what's wrong with his BMW and his entire work plan for 13/14. Feeling the rage!!!

If he says 'wherebyyyyy' one more time I'm going to throw my stapler at him.

Ooh, Lyra, a journo! I did wonder 'coz you iz ace at writin', innit. I do wonder if you'll have a little girl this time....would you like one?

Cassie, thank you for sharing, too. So you're a squillionaire, too. But your husband gives loads of cash to his ex. Nightmare. I'm a monster though, and clearly resent husbands doing the right thing by their other children

So, seeing as we're all gaining between 1 and 1.5kg per week this trimester I don't hear any of you weeping.....

Comms, have you considered asking him to fuck off?

I'm skiving the charity shop. Again. My tender and throbbing arches can't hack it.

Prambo I'd love to be gaining weight. Not happening yet.

Pillow sounds amazing Grey. I love mine. I find it hard to imagine myself with a big bump!

Comms trip him up.

You sure no one has slipped you something Fox?!

He's gone but I am now absolutely seething. Might have to go get a Greggs.

Pram I told my midwife I hadn't gained anything yet and she said 'I suspect you'll be one of those ladies who puts it all on at the end.' I'll weep then!