September 2014 - where we enjoy happy scans and a healthy 2nd trimester

[TheOnlySeven]

Welcome all regulars, lurkers and anyone else who wants to enjoy a positive pregnancy :)

I think I look a little different naked. Not in clothes really. But my trousers aren't quite as comfy as they were. They still do up fine though.

Psychologically, I'd like to get into my next job (2 April) before thinking about maternity clothes, which I think should be fine. Yes missingcaffeine I am switching jobs end of the month too which is a bit daunting (and another new job in August which is going to be a lot more grim/ridiculous). GOOD LUCK, it's hard enough moving jobs when not-pregnant...

Also hope your scan is going well!! Mine is day after tomorrow, just after night shifts so I might drop off the second they lie me down lol.

I have some bump bands in a box somewhere from last pregnancy which I remember being good for the in-between phase. Might dig them out.

I am 12+3 now.

I did 13 hours on my feet last night. Nights shifts and pregnant girls do not mix. So so so tired. Was so sick and hungry by the end of it !! Wish me luck for the rest!

weebairn Im knackered just reading your post, I don't know how you manage.

Heres a code for peacocks, they have a small maternity range, from which I bough work out pants, a few t-shirts etc . Spend £30 and get £5 off up until 3/4/14 code BBMAR14.

My yoga dvd turned up today yay! Thinking of starting swimming next week, I want he mw to check my urine first I suspect I might have a water infection again but will wait and see. I need to check cosy still fits.

I gained 2 3/4lbs so far...

Weebairn really don't know how you are managing. I've done night shifts and know how gruelling they can be even when not pregnant. Hope your scan goes okay. x

I feel like such a fatty at the mo. I went through a few weeks where the only thing that stopped me feeling sick was eating carbs and not letting myself get hungry. Thankfully my appetite has calmed down a bit now but have put on 5 and a half pounds already (I'm only 13+6 weeks)! I was in the normal BMI range pre-pregnancy and with the extra pounds (all gone to my stomach) I definitely look pregnant. Indeed everyone at my workplace worked it out when I was only 10 weeks! Am trying now my appetite and the nausea have calmed down to be a bit more restrained with food so hopefully future weight gain will be a bit less dramatic! x

I'm with the others weebairn, be kind to yourself.

She says from her sickbed. I'm rapidly coming to the conclusion I'm not cut out for pregnancy, I'm not sure how any of you are managing anything! . I have a horrible feeling I'm going to be stuck in this hose til September

Hello ladies.

Sympathy to anyone still suffering sickness. Mine seems to be improving but I am still very nauseous every evening and suddenly sick in the kitchen sink at least once per day. I was signed off work for two weeks and due to return Thursday. Not sure how I feel about it.

I am definitely showing @ 15w 2d and can feel when baby moves occasionally, especially on my bladder!

I can't afford any maternity wear but luckily, having lost 2 1/2 stone last year I have plenty to see me through the summer in bigger sizes. I have gained about 4lb so far and all the guidelines I have read say this is well within normal range at this stage so I am not worried. A few people have commented that I have lost weight from everywhere else but gained on my boobs and tummy.

Scan was all good. Baby measured 13+3 on scan so due date is now a week earlier, 20th Sept.

Weebairn - I used to work nights and there's no way I could have done them over the last couple of months. My daytime 13 hour shifts have been bad enough. If you feel you are struggling with night shifts during pregnancy, you can speak to your GP/OH who can write a note to your employer requesting that you don't work nights/long-shifts. Your employer then must offer suitable alternative day shifts/shorter shifts on the same terms and conditions. If that is not possible, you should be suspended on paid leave for as long as is necessary. My friend in the NHS did not have to work nights whilst pregnant.

missingcaffiene - thank you love, I know you are in a similar position and our rotas can be a bit brutal. I am part time, at least (I work a job share).

I came off on calls/nights in my last pregnancy around 20 weeks as I was really struggling. To be perfectly honest, it was a horrible experience. I asked for a risk assessment and some alteration of my hours and they asked me to see one HR person after another about it - this all went on for around a month while I still worked the full rota. I made my own appointment with occupational health who said I shouldn't be working those hours, and then I was told that risk assessment was invalid as I had self referred and I shouldn't have gone to them without asking. They made personal comments about how I didn't have a very big bump so should be able to manage, they told me other people worked on calls until much later, they asked me why exactly I couldn't work nights (this from HR people who have never worked a medical shift in their lives) - I got very upset and vulnerable. I finally got my GP to write me a note and they took me off on calls with lots of nasty comments. They constantly rang me up to ask me to cover the on calls they had taken me off -and got huffy with me when I said i couldn't.

This is a different hospital now but it was such a horrible experience (I was still really upset long after the birth, and my confidence in my professional ability really took a knock because of it all for a while) that I feel like I'd rather just battle through for as long as possible. But later, maybe 3rd trimester, I will get my GP to sign me off nights, I don't think they're good for you at that point. I just feel like hiding and not telling anyone and as I don't seem to be growing a particularly big bump this time either I guess I can for a little while yet.

This must make me sound like a very weak pathetic person

What a depressing post - so sorry! And you with your lovely scan - huge congratulations love. I also got my due date moved back about a week last time -it felt like winning a prize!! baby was a week late and born on my original date but never mind eh

This must make me sound like a very weak pathetic person

Quite the opposite. What bastards your old bosses were. It is not your fault. Please please, don't let them put you off seeking help this time when you need to.

I'm still suffering from sickness as well, wish it would just do one! Been off work since 7 Mar and the GP signed me off yesterday until next Friday. I'm actually really relieved that I don't have to battle through and will speak up more when ill in future! Will be 15 wks tomorrow, when is this lovely energetic second trimester going to happen!!

Congrats Missing - lovely scan pic!

Thanks for doing the stats. My EDD has now changed to 17th Sept. Earlier, eek!

That experience you had at your last hospital weebairn sounds horrid. You were not in the wrong clearly so it's not right to make yourself suffer now unnecessarily, but I totally understand how you'd rather not 'rock the boat' so to speak.

Well I had my 16 week appt (although I'm 17w today ). She checked my wee and blood pressure which were all fine. She said they don't routinely offer to find baby's heartbeat this early but agreed to do it today anyway as I said I wouldn't panic if she couldn't find it. Anyway she did find it and it was so amazing to hear it for the first time !

I had a big smile on my face for the rest of the day until hometime when a parent popped my baby bubble by complaining about something. Lol oh well.

Sorry to hear those of those of you who are still suffering with sickness Hope it eases soon x

That's really kind Whiteblossom thank you. I dont think I need it- havent put on any weight at all (i attribute this to the amount I was sick ubtil about a week ago) and i've still got some room left in my work pants so hopefully should make the next two weeks withiut suddenly sprouting a bump!

Thank you anyway though- it was a very unexpected and kind offer. :)

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Isitime EDD 28th August
IAteSomeofthePies EDD 29th Aug
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Dagnamit (is that how it is spelt) i had that so close to perfection, well it's perfect now!!

Did someone not find out they were having a girl?

Thank you for thelist

Hi five missing & cookie - good going!

That's really useful to hear whiteblossom, thanks :)

Weebairn, that sounds rotten. Focus on what you need, regardless of what they say & hang on in there for some scan fun on Thursday.

My contribution today (in case people find it useful) is that I went to my first ever Relax, Stretch & Breathe NCT class. I was a bit wary about going as I thought it might just be heavily pregnant women & I wasn't sure how much yoga would be done, but I really enjoyed it. The people were lovely & we spent most of it doing yoga & exercise stuff on a fit ball to help strengthen core muscles, reduce back pain, learn positions that are good for labour, etc. Plus we got massages, ate cake (yum!) and did some breathing exercises. Will defo be going again.

If others are interested you can find your local classes on the NCT website.

Lovy scan pic missing and we have the se due date now :) I too was a bit further along than originally thought.

weebairn so sorry to hear of your previous awful experience at work! You are not weak at a all, did I read it right that you're in a different job now at another hospital? Hopefully they will be much more supportive for you, I can't imagine having to do nights pregnant I struggle to get through the day as it is. Big hug x

oneinamimion did you have to join up with nct to attend or is it just pay as you go ? What are people's thoughts on nct antenatal classes I've heard mixed things!

Sorry cookie you've updated the stats but my date has changed! Not to worry it can wait til the next round :)

Hope everyone is well

Not heard from kicksandgiggles for a while now and waffles. Hope your both ok
x

I need a moan, I've had a bad morning!
First dh says he cant come with me to mw apt later today- annoying as I'd booked the date and time to suit him as he said if the apt runs over he can go pick up ds from school. So I rang mw to see if she could fit me in earlier, only to find out she didn't have me book in at all!!!!! I booked it weeks and weeks ago. She has managed to squeeze me in but Im not impressed! I have a serious case of the ebee jeebies about this pg and I need some reassurance.

Im also trying to hem some jersey trousers and its a nightmare, Ive just given up now as Im losing my temper with them! I really want to wear them so I can be comfy when I take the dog out or do my yoga dvd which is still in the bloody box!

I can feel a hormonal scream coming on.

And breathe blossom.
Hope your mw appt goes well x as you cant have ?

lol isitme thank you, I know, my blood pressure will be through the roof , coffee and malteasers at the ready! Oh its lunch time yay!

MIL turned up last night with loads of baby stuff. Not impressed at all. She has only known for one week and it's far too early to be setting up a cot ect. I know she is only trying to be helpful but I wish she had asked us rather than just turning up with it all. I really want to buy some stuff myself, I know it will save us lots of money but it's my first. (Not to mention the fact that some stuff is pink and we don't even know what we r having! She did say if it's a boy she will go out and buy new Moses basket covers). Need help on how to not offend her but at least tame her for a few months!!

Thank you for nice comments

Managing ok at work but it is pretty relentless, I start at 8.30pm and didn't get a brief break till 5am last night, then went crazy busy again till 9.30am. Lots of dashing around, am on cardiac arrest team as well at night so can be all action stations at times. Still I also love it and am good at it. Hope baby is ok with it all though.

had a big cry when I got home but i think it is just tiredness. toddler in nursery today so I can just lie here in a daze.

OOoh god cindy, my MIL did that last pregnancy as well, bought me loads of stuff I didn't want or need. And completely not my taste at all as well, ridiculous frilly white clothes I never used- my baby was just in dayglo bright vests &babygros and nowt else. Drives me crazy (and makes me feel guilty). I am kinda low-key and minimalist by nature. DP told her she had to stop in the end! She still buys tonnes for birthdays etc. My mum is so much more helpful, she never really buys me stuff, but she turns up and cleans the house and babysits!!

The other thing you can do is just beg her to wait a bit and get her to buy the boring stuff like car seats, saves you some money I suppose!