August 2014: growing bumps and 20 week scans!!!

[Owlysims]

New thread!!!

[Para28]

flymo70, thanks for clarifying! I agree re. colours - DH and I were saying that we're going to dress him/her in bright non-pastel colours whether boy or girl! It's funny how few baby clothes there are that aren't pastel though - any tips where to find some?

[lucyfluff]

You lot are making me feel like a right lazy bum!!! I do zero exercise....only walking to school twice a day and going out with the kids....its shameful really!!!

I had omeprezole once and it was brilliant, mine was anxiety related heartburn not during pregnancy but after a couple of weeks it cleared it up

[flymo79]

I think it's potluck Para, have been looking around on ebay, I'm not fussed about 2nd hand and will just do a massive wash before baby comes (or DP will, ha ha!!). There are old threads here on MN about where's best for brights, seems a lot is very pricey though. My friend had an adorable baby gro for her LO which was from mamas n papas, covered in little japanese cartoon dolls. So cute

[DreamPhone]

If anyone has any good yoga DVD recommendations that would be much appreciated! These brighter mornings make me almost feel like I could get up half an hour early

Hi Para - I saw a multipack of primary coloured babygrows in John Lewis the other day:

www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-baby-bright-bodysuits-pack-of-5-multi/p394769

Ooooo and they're on a bargain too! £3.98 for 4...

[flymo79]

can someone slap me round the face with a wet fish please.... just went to the dentist and she did an x-ray (offered me a lead apron, which I accepted) and then took an impression of my teeth using this really pungent pink gum stuff. I know they wouldn't /shouldn't do anything that would be of any risk to the bean, but I can't help but be a bit freaked out, am trying to be careful about chemicals and there I was with this stuff right on my gums that frankly reeked of paint stripper!!

[jessplussomeonenew]

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Feeling better? This pregnancy lark doesn't half make us mad!

[memedragon]

flymo - I had the same thing at the dentist a few weeks ago, xray with lead apron and pink stuff for an impression of my teeth. I now have a lovely plastic mouthguard thing to wear at night, apparently there was "evidence of grinding". I didn't really think about it, I just figured the dentist would know what she's doing and what's safe. I would imagine they see lots of pregnant women since we get free treatment, I hadn't been for years before to be honest!

[flymo79]

oh my god meme, that was exactly what happened to me! evidence of grinding (news to me). Very glad I'm not alone then!
Thanks for the fish jess!!

[flymo79]

argh! dreamhone, rushed to john lewis website but it's only available in tiny baby size.... will hold out a little longer. SO cute though

[DreamPhone]

Flymo - They're lovely aren't they shame they only have them small! Going to keep my eyes peeled from now on.

[prettyrobot]

Hi all, i am new. Never done this joining a thread thing before! I am 17+5 with my 'surprise' 4th baby due on Aug 8th. (10years since my last one!) Feel a bit shellshocked still. Oh and she is a girl, found out after a NIFTY test. Feel huge, any interesting maternity wear suggestions?

[weeza13]

Just been told my adorable 2yr old neighbour thinks I am growing a teddy bear in my tummy!

[Secretlypregnant]

Hi pretty, welcome! How has your pregnancy been so far? What's a NIFTY test - is that like a Harmony test?

Hope you're feeling better, flymo79 - that stuff makes me gag at the best of times so I am impressed you didn't vomit all over the dentist!

Tesco had some bright/strong coloured baby vests a while back - just had a quick look - try:

www.clothingattesco.com/f+f-5-pack-of-short-sleeve-bodysuits/invt/kb411028&bklist=icat,4,shop,catgkids,baby-0-2-years

www.clothingattesco.com/f+f-5-pack-of-short-sleeve-bodysuits/invt/kb411027&bklist=icat,4,shop,catgkids,baby-0-2-years

pretty, I used to trawl eBay for maternity clothes because I love the feel and cut and design of Mother En Vogue stuff and it's stupidly expensive new. There's a pretty good French brand as well - I think it's called Formes, but would have to check - but they do some nice basics that would be goof for work. I have most stuff kept from last time, luckily, so apart from some leggings I haven't bought anything. Probably need to get a few maxi dress style tents for the summer I guess! (Spring baby last time.)

[Secretlypregnant]

Oh sorry, forgot to turn the web addresses into links:

Vests 1

Vests 2

[Lissbug]

i've had two scans this week. saw my little man on Monday at an appt with my consultant then he asked me to have a cervical scan to check my cervix was long enough after i had some treatment for abnormal cells years ago. fortunately all fine but little man was asleep and wouldn't wake up to pose for a photo - just kept moving his arms around as if to say 'leave me alone i'm sleeping'! heartbeat still 154 so i know all is well. shame about the updated photo though as was hoping to get a new one to show the parents when we get down to France tomorrow afternoon. so looking forward to some warmth and sun. anyone know if its ok to use suncream in pregnancy?

[Secretlypregnant]

Suncream is one of the bees in my bonnet, Lissbug. I think that the usual off-the-shelf stuff is nasty. I'm not going to bang on too much about it here but there are alternatives that protect you from the sun without the potentially harmful ingredients.

I totally acknowledge that it's all very debatable (and causes a lot of anger on both sides), but for me I would rather choose something that doesn't use nano-particles that soak into the skin so deeply, and doesn't use so many questionable ingredients. (The alternatives have an amazingly shorter ingredients list.)

There's a great website that rates sun lotions for kids every year, which I used when I was deciding what to use for my DD.

However, putting aside my buzzing bees , I don't think it is any more dangerous to use it in pregnancy than it is normally.

[DisneyDiva87]

I'm just going to add myself to the list put myself as team yellow too. The NHSG don't tell even if you ask what the sex is, the place was covered in posters telling everyone.

I've been home for the weekend and now I'm exhausted after running round the countryside seeing everyone. Don't want to go back to work tomorrow :o(

Funnyfish2, 39, DC2, 29 July
Weeza13, 35, DC1, 29 July
2beornot, 32. DC2, 30 July
PinaColadas, 26, DC1, 1 August - TEAM YELLOW
nocheeseplease, ??, DC4, 1 August
Itssofluffyimgonnadie, 30, DC1, 2 August - TEAM YELLOW
Flymo79, 34, DC1, 2 August
memedragon, 30, DC1, 2 August
OveranxiousUnderated, 25, DC1, 3 August
DreamPhone, 28, DC1, 4th August
NameToBeDecided, 32, DC2, 5 August
Mummytobeandsoanxious2014, 38, DC2, 6 August - Girl
Shakshuka, 39, DC3, 7 August - GIRL
HungryHorace, 37, DC2, 7 August - TEAM YELLOW
AntoinetteCosway, 30, DC2, 7 August
NoIamAngelaHernandez, ??, DC? , 8 August
Countdownbegins, 28, DC1, 10 August
Travis, 35, DC2, 11 August
Tc80, 33, DC1, 11 August
Jenbee1, 35, DC1, 11 August - TEAM YELLOW
Mszeen, 31, DC3, 11 August
CakenTea, 31, DC2, 12 August
Sillymeagain, 35, DC4, 12 August
Cazbg, 31 , DC1, 12 August - TEAM YELLOW
onion19632, 33, DC2 13th August - TEAM YELLOW
Queenofgeeks, 40, DC2, 13th August
dontsqueezetheteabag, 31, DC1, 14 August
DuPainDuVinDuFromage, 31, DC2, 14 August - TEAM YELLOW
Ruggle, 39, DC1, 15 August - TEAM YELLOW
Missvaughan85, 28, DC2, 15 August
ClarissaG, 35, DC1, 15 August
Owlysims, 25, DC2, 15 August
Lakeofdreams, 30, DC1 16 August
Lynnieboo , 34, DC1, 18 August
FriendofDorothy, 38, DC2, 18 August
DichotoMous, 28, DC1, 18 August - TEAM YELLOW
ScienceGeekGirl, 29, DC1, 19 August
MrsGarlic, 25, DC2, 19 August
Flusteredmumto2, 27, DC3, 19 August
Londonchick, 31, DC1, 19 August
Finnable, 30, DC1, 20 August
Thatsnotmyfigure, 41, DC2, 20 August
Lissbug, 43, DC1, 21 August.
Lucyfluff, 31, DC4, 22 August
Crazylady2013, DC1, 35, 22 August
Hewhodares, DC3, 40, 22 August
BunnyBaby, 37, DC3, 23 August
mssleepyhead, 32, DC1, 23 August
Pinkandwhite, 23 August
WeeJo08, 31, DC2, 25 August
UpQuarkDownQuark, 26, DC1, 25 August
Abimci, 32, DC1, 27 August
Mitchell81, 32, dc5, 28 August
eurochick, 38, DC1, 28 August
DisneyDiva87, 27, DC1, 28 August - TEAM YELLOW
Babyspice, 29, DC3, 31 August - TEAM YELLOW

[weeza13]

Disney, its a bit harsh not to be told sex of your own baby if you want to know. Hello to newbies on the thread, hope you are feeling ok.I work in a school and have book day tommorow, hate dressing up, too much pressure to find a costume, I have to be the grandmother from red riding hood, luckily my scan got changed from thurs to friday or it would be really weired to sit in waiting room dressed as a pensioner asking for my 20 week scan!anyone out there with children at school, good luck with their costumes.

[prettyrobot]

Hi Secretly,
Nifty is the same as the Harmony i think, it's the cfDNA blood test, gave me great peace of mind and THANK GOD I didn't have to have a massive needle stuck in my belly or even worse through my cervix! Best money ever spent!

I have some Formes left from last time in the bottom of a wardrobe somewhere, but will check out the Mother en Vogue stuff. Thank you.

Hi weeza13
I work in a bookshop, love the idea of having to go to a scan in fancy dress! I have 3 at school, my eldest are in secondary so no book day for them and my youngest (10) refuses to let me dress him up, such a shame as he would look great as a flower fairy! Good luck with your scan. Mine is on the 25th.

[Secretlypregnant]

Sorry, pretty, I mis-typed - should be 'Mothers en Vogue'. Lovely stuff!

What sort of bookshop do you work in?

Loopylu1 not sure if anyone else has already offered, but if you PM me with your email address I can add you to the FB group.

[mssleepyhead]

Happy world book day everyone : ) I'm going to be teaching today dressed as Mr Bump. Seemed appropriate : )

Terrible nights sleep here - I'm struggling a bit with getting into a comfortable position with my maternity pillow. What am I doing wrong?!

[Mitchell81]

Prettyrobot- what are your other 3 dc? Congratulations on your baby girl.

[Hewhodares]

Just back from World Book Day school breakfast...practically bursting out of my jeans...I'm sure it's all baby puts cake back in cupboard oooooppps! Have a sunshiny day people

[ClarissaG]

Hi all, catching up with some of the thread, been a bit busy with. Reading all the exercise posts, both my midwifes and my nurses words were ringing in my ears....we are pregnant, not sick, so no harm in continuing to do whatever you did before, just don't start anything new. As a rule of thumb, as long as you don;t get to that point where you can;t talk and want to be sick, exercise is good! I'm still riding racehorses every morning, going hunting, so using lots of stomach muscles and generally being shaken around, and as I say, the midwife says there is no need to stop what you have always done.

What is everyone feeling as movements, I think I can feel it, weird kind of tickling from the inside very occasionally?

[PinaColadas]

Have a look online on Boots for bright stuff, My friend bought me this set

www.boots.com/en/Mini-Club-Newborn-2-Pack-Sleepsuits_1424386/
They also have:
www.boots.com/en/Mini-Club-Newborn-Unisex-Brights-Jersey-Dungaree_1417330/
Pics dont do justice to how bright the colours are, really lovely.

My dentist didn't even put a cover over me! But she is a friend and told me that the radiation equates to the same amount you would be exposed to on a 2 hour flight and lots of people fly when pregnant so not to worry, so I didn't :)