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November 2014 Thread 3- Counting towards the second trimester!

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barmybunting · 06/04/2014 06:56

Hi everyone,

A new thread for us chatty bunch due in November. Could someone repost the stats? I'm on my phone so can't do it. Thank you!

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Tigsy · 13/04/2014 08:27

Oh god- just weighed myself and I've put on 8ib so far and am only 9 + 4! How is this possible?! I'm going to be like a whale if this carries on! Really hoping the nausea subsides soon so I can eat a bit better and hopefully start doing some more exercise.

Northernexile · 13/04/2014 08:42

Hello everyone, haven't posted for a few days as I have been a bit busy IRL. Started feeling a bit sick this week, which took me totally by surprise, as I got no sickness at all with DD. It comes on in the afternoon, and by bedtime I am exhausted and nauseous. Roll on the 2nd trimester- good to hear some of you are getting past the sickness now, and starting to find heartbeats!

Had a stress this week when I realised I don't see my midwife at the GP till I am 11+3. I thought she then booked me for the scan, so thought I might be about 14 weeks by that stage, and I can't wait that long! Anyway, I phoned her and she has told me I should still have a booking appt at hospital between 8-10 weeks, and then a scan around 12-13 weeks, but it still seems so far away! Hope the letter arrives soon. It's still only me and DH who know, but going home (live in Ireland) to visit my mum with DD for Easter next week, so I'll tell my parents then I think.

Sorry for epic post, DD is engaged in a Sunday morning Peppa Pig marathon so I have a minute to myself!

Hello newbies, and so sorry to those who have had bad news over the last few days Thanks

8+1

WheresMrMonkey · 13/04/2014 09:28

So sorry Kairos x

Greenstone · 13/04/2014 09:48

Sorry for your sad news Kairos.

Well I've been out hobnobbing and staying up late these past 2 nights, and both yesterday morning and today I have felt exactly like I was drinking. Headache, dodgy stomach, ugh! It was good to get out though, I've had fun. Dh is in bed with a real hangover and dd is watching a dvd -- glad I'm not the only one using the telly as a babysitter this morning.

I'm going to have to invest in one of those elastic extender things for your trousers. My skinnies were definitely too tight last night. 10+2.

Elliekins · 13/04/2014 09:56

Oh Kairos, that's so awful, so sad for you. Look after yourself and I hope you'll be back here very soon. ThanksBrew

I too have gained a ridiculous amount of weight - about 7 pounds and I'm 10 weeks today.
I haven't even been eating all that much. I haven't been eating brilliantly but have been generally been a bit healthier than usual (with the exception of a 3 week long anti-nausea carb fest that mainly involved crisps and white bread).
Maybe I'm kidding myself but I'm sure I've eating only had about 1800 cals a day and I almost expected to lose a few pounds having ditched all the wine I'd usually have drunk...Blush

alita7 · 13/04/2014 10:28

I refuse to weigh myself :p

My nightmares were not helped by dsd sitting outside our room with a music box playing creepy music!!!

RandomInternetStranger · 13/04/2014 10:42

The biggest symptom I'm getting is still having insane dreams every night! Last night I was in a weird hotel type apartment block and had to breast feed my cat and express as much as possible and I kept forgetting because I had to do back flips down the main high street naked and I lost something absolutely vital for the new baby and was panicking looking for it and the cat nearly died because I was only feeding her once a day...! Confused If I wasn't pregnant I'd be checking in to a mental institute!

alita7 · 13/04/2014 10:50

Haha random :p

look that one up in a dream dictionary :p
See I have loads of little dreams and wake up lots and remember them the first time I wake up and then when I wake up properly I've forgotten most of them all I know is they're unsettling. Yesterday I woke up with the overwhelming protective 'no one's taking my baby' feeling. But I think those dreams are caused by the fact that we are watching the programme American horror story atm and there is a lot of babies being stolen etc among lots of other creepy stuff!

Horispondle · 13/04/2014 11:36

Thank you Posy! I will try the toothpaste see if that helps!
I now have spots all over my hands and feet and DrGoogle thinks it might be Hand Foot and Mouth. Surprised though as my DD isn't ill and it's highly contagious. Didn't sound like it's very dangerous for pregnant women, but hopefully I'll get a GP appt tmw.

Jenna87 · 13/04/2014 11:39

Hey, please can I be added :-) would love to join in! I'm due 27th November and so excited! Time seems to go so slowly when waiting for the first scan. I can't wait for that moment to see my little baby and hear their heart beat :-)
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PosyFossilsShoes · 13/04/2014 11:51

Spots on hands and feet might be eczema. I had childhood eczema which manifested like this and it has returned which is apparently common in pregnancy. Does it looks like bubble wrap under your skin?

My symptoms have tailed off altogether. Still tired but not nauseous, boobs are less sore, eating a lot but normally again. I have an early scan this afternoon and I'm terrified. Confused

Snooky17 · 13/04/2014 12:35

I know how you feel Posy my symptons are less, not as tired boobs don't hurt much at all, not had nausea and never had to go to loo tons either, had a brown bleed last week too and have a scan tomorrow afternoon when I'm either 9 or 9+2, scared this one has died too : (

alita7 · 13/04/2014 13:10

Good luck those with scans!

my eczema has gotten worse so it could be that anyone with skin problems.

RandomInternetStranger · 13/04/2014 13:51

My skin has gone all kinds of mental.
First I am so greasy!! It's really embarrassing. Sad I literally look like I've just sprayed myself down with baby oil. It's grim. I am covered all over my shoulders, chest, back, neck, in my hair on my scalp, and even tummy with spots and worse than that but down there I seem to be getting a million ingrown hairs and they're turning into infected spots and they are so sore but nothing seems to help or cure it!! Thank god I'm single!!! Really hoping it starts clearing soon now I'm 11 weeks, I don't want to be hidden under polo necks all summer!! And everything is taking way longer than usual to heal, like my body is putting all its efforts into the baby and I'm just on the scrap heap for now!!

My excema has also flared right up. I get the same kind as has been posted - really itchy, then loads of teeny tiny blisters on my fingers and feet, then once they pop it crusts over. It's usually not too bad and only mild but it has flared up a lot the last month.

I seem to be sprouting hair way faster than usual and in very random places! I'm keeping Veet wax strips in business lately! If I wanted to stay baby smooth I'd have to shave twice a day! I hope my head hair is growing as fast, that would be nice! Grin It does seem longer and thicker and nicer, though greasier and needing washing every day.

My nails are amazing!!! I've never had strong nails and they snap before they get long enough to look nice but for the first time they are lovely!! I have girl hands instead of man hands for once!!

But I'm certainly not getting any glow or bloom. I didn't get one with DD either. Was really looking forward to floating around in little summer dresses and sunnies, soaking in some sun on the beach in my bikini with my big tummy glowing gloriously, but it seems I'll just be skulking in dark corners, leaving greasy oil spots wherever I go, making small children cry when they see the blotchy fat human pizza monster I've become!

alita7 · 13/04/2014 14:13

I am also plagued with spots -.-

LondonKate · 13/04/2014 16:29

I'm due November 13th. I'm a bit nervous after a miscarriage in October.

blamber · 13/04/2014 16:32

Loads of different symptoms discussed here! Funny how a pregnancy affects every one differently.

I have a question about spotting. When I had a scan for spotting last time, the nurse said if it stops and starts again or if it gets worse just to go to a&e, which can refer immediately for a scan. The midwife on the other hand said if I have spotting again to go to the GP. Well, I had spotting a few days ago, which was just a blob of brown, which stopped fairly quickly. It just happened again now. Am I supposed to get it checked out every time? And do I see the GP or a&e? Naturally, I'm worried, but I also don't want to waste anyone's time if it keeps happening.

ladydolly · 13/04/2014 16:48

Early scan this afternoon, all good! Heartbeat and kicking away! Amazing! They put me at 10+3 but I think I'll wait for the dating scan to confirm. I'm so relieved.

posy yours was today as well wasn't it? How did it go?

alita7 · 13/04/2014 17:08

Lady dolly I would go with 10 + 3 earlier is probably more accurate for gestational age as at about 12 weeks our babies start growing at more varied rates. I am also 10 + 3. :)
scan is in 11 days time and I'm half wishing the time away, half not as I need to write a uni essay this week :p

Spannertime · 13/04/2014 18:03

Hello. I'm due 15th November with my first. Have a scan on Wednesday so hoping everything is ok in there. Looking forward to getting to know you all. X

Annarose2014 · 13/04/2014 18:54

I am also looking up Bump Bands as my poor jeans aren't doing up anymore. But I'm still afraid to buy anything!

So am making do with a rubber band around the button and Primark tops which are long enough to cover the gaping hole.

Am fatter than I have ever been in my adult life! Its a bit disconcerting as I really look like I've let myself go. Thank God for hoodies! But taking off my clothes in front of the mirror is always a shock these days!

I am honestly wondering: is it just piggery? A girl at work is 16 weeks and you'd never know! Feel rueful every time I look at her, all sleek and slim. And then I stuff my face with another sausage to console myself....Grin

ElleOhElle · 13/04/2014 19:14

ugh, thought the nausea was easing but no such luck - I've got a cold as well now so hoping once this clears I'll be feeling better all round. still 12 days til my scan !!

so sorry kairos Sad Thanks Thanks Thanks

Greenstone · 13/04/2014 19:26

Does anyone else's uterus feel very twingey? Not like period pain, almost like very very minor Braxton Hicks. Slightly worrying but maybe it's just wind.

PosyFossilsShoes · 13/04/2014 19:33

Yep ladydolly well remembered! Glad yours went well Smile

Went for the scan and then straight round my parents to show them the pictures! Officially 9+6 which is exactly right, nice strong heartbeat going and we were able to see our little bean waving its arms and legs! Amazing.

And yes Greenstone I'm getting twingey uterus too, I think it's just as it stretches.

ElleOhElle · 13/04/2014 19:44

I was get shooting pains yesterday for about 5 mins but soon stopped.

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