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December 2014 Thread #4

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miraculous2 · 02/06/2014 23:01

Stats anyone?! Grin

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EmilyPinkOrBlue · 13/06/2014 17:39

Hi Martie I have dust mite allergy so sneeze quite a lot and have been noticing the same excruciating pain when I sneeze in the lower bump! Ouchies! As you say I hope it's not doing any damage!

15+3

EmilyPinkOrBlue · 13/06/2014 17:44

Ladylel I have been cleared to use daily antihistamines for my dustote allergy by my gp I tried going without but it made life miserable so I'm sure the odd tablet for hay fever won't matter. In the bnf I think it's called the book the docs go by re medicines it says that no antihistamines have been proven to be detrimental to a pregnant women or baby so it's really up to you and how much you are suffering! A lot of medicines haven't been tested on pregnant women (obvisously) so they don't have much information regarding such

EmilyPinkOrBlue · 13/06/2014 17:46

Pourquoi I can't believe you are 16+1!! Feels so far ahead!!

Peaceloveandbiscuits · 13/06/2014 17:56

I have a baby inside me too! Can't quite believe it - apparently I was visibly shocked when she showed us the heartbeat ha! I've been put back to 11+6 so the GP was correct with her 30 day cycle Hmm haha. I am so so so chuffed, I feel like I can actually commit to this now. I had to have an external and internal scan because the pictures were a bit crap and she couldn't do the NT measurement externally, but she said it all looks dandy. Baby did a bit of a wiggle which was lovely to see but was hard to make out any features really. I was quite weepy! DH almost fainted.
I told my family and they're all delighted - especially my little sister!
Aw this feels real now!! Thank you for the support through my wobbly moments.

BigHairyLeggedSpider · 13/06/2014 18:00

Peace you've just made me well up! Isnt it lovely seeing proof theres a baby inside you! So glad everything was ok for those who had scans today.

CatFaceCrayola · 13/06/2014 18:20

It's still really hard to believe there is a person growing in my belly!!

Had to change my 20week scan date due to work so will only be 19+5 (hope that'll be ok)

I'm so exhausted after a week of work. Walked in the house, had a meltdown at DH and got sent to bed for a nap!

Still feeling very sluggish and bloated though

14+5

BigHairyLeggedSpider · 13/06/2014 18:24

Catface are we due date buddies?

CatFaceCrayola · 13/06/2014 19:05

7th Dec? Cool! :)

PourquoiTuGachesTaVie · 13/06/2014 19:09

Emily I know it's mad! I have my 16 week check up with the midwife on Monday, hopefully I'll then get a date for my 20 week scan.

Peaceloveandbiscuits · 13/06/2014 21:07

So it begins. Mum has told the whole world before I had a chance to, despite the "no Facebook" warnings.

ChineseFireball · 13/06/2014 21:41

Aaargh Peace I hate it when people do that!

Emily many belated happy returns! Hope your day was thoroughly wonderful Smile

LisaC2611 · 13/06/2014 21:43

Peace, that's so annoying. I managed to keep my mum quiet until I was ready to tell people. Have managed to also keep it off Facebook as there are still a few people I haven't seen, but someone posted on my mums wall for her birthday about how exciting all her news was. I thankfully told my mum that she must not respond of mention that I'm pregnant and it was a good job I did coz she was going to post about it.

Will probably post on Facebook after our 20 week scan but not before.

Glad to hear everyone's scans went well.

15 weeks tomorrow

CatFaceCrayola · 13/06/2014 22:14

Irrationally upset.

One of my closest friends just came round with a present...some very cute little baby socks. I'm upset because I wanted to buy the first baby things but was waiting til after 20 week scan.

what a stupid reason to be upset!

Peaceloveandbiscuits · 13/06/2014 22:18

I don't even have fucking Facebook, bloody thing. Argh.

miraculous2 · 13/06/2014 23:03

catface and bighairy we're due date buddies - 14+5 today. Consultant told me they'll be booking me in at 36/37 weeks so any time from 9th Nov.

Still struggling to grasp the concept of two living humans inside me. But really noticing the bulk of my uterus even though I haven't popped out that much yet. I woke up on my front this morning and it really was quite uncomfortable - so is lying on my back.

I got the raise I asked for at work so now on to negotiating a better maternity package so we don't all starve. Some good news at least.

My sense of smell is insane! The council were spreading manure in the flower beds at the park and it was difficult to walk past, my kitchen bin had to be exterminated when I got home, and I sniffed out some very slightly off milk (that was still in date) when DH just brought me some cereal. The worst is when I can smell myself!!! Hmm

Glad all your scans are good. My next is Monday 23rd, and back at twins clinic then too. Feeling much less anxious these days.

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ChineseFireball · 14/06/2014 03:23

Oh catface I totally get why you are upset and fwiw don't think it's irrational at all. People get really excited about pregnancy which is lovely but since just don't understand that it's YOUR pregnancy and will be YOUR baby, so YOU want to do a lot of the things. I also don't think everyone understands the waiting until after a certain point before doing things. For example although we will tell family and a lot of others after 12 wk scan, like someone else upthread (cant remember who and on phone) it's banned from FB until after the anomaly scan. Maybe it's superstitious but actually I don't care!

ChineseFireball · 14/06/2014 03:26

Miraculous I'll join you in the bloodhound kennel. Madness, isn't it? The smell of chocolate sets me off. Even the thought of the smell of chocolate makes me nauseous. Envy

Peaceloveandbiscuits · 14/06/2014 08:03

Ooof I feel really battered and bruised downstairs after the TV US. She was really prodding me and I don't like "insertions" at the best of times, if you know what I mean :(

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nickyjlees · 14/06/2014 08:28

Glad the scans went well yesterday ladies :)

emily I feel exactly the same! we've had 2 scans and I have a rapidly growing bump but I still can't believe there's a little one in there! Feels so strange, like it's not really real if that makes any sense. I still find it weird when people refer to me as pregnant, it's like it's something that happens to other people and not me. Never thought I would be a mum so I feel hugely lucky but still a bit in disbelief, I think it will take the full 9 months to sink in!

16+2

Pepsiaddict · 14/06/2014 08:34

Cat face, the y booked my 20 week scan for 19+4 last time and it was fine. I think they err on the side of doing it slightly early rather than late.
Nausea is vastly improved and I feel almost human again. Still have food and drink aversions but not as bad as before. Feel massive though. Lots of people at work commented on my flat stomach and figure after I returned from mat leave as I was lighter than I'd ever been (one positive aspect of having a colicky baby that needed held constantly and screamed if I sat down). It is now well and truly rounded..... Just as well I wear scrubs at work to hide it.

Ladylel · 14/06/2014 09:33

First off Emily Happy Belated Birthday Wishes to you, second I was holding my last antihistamine I've had in my hand bag since last year debating it. I never had it in the end, I don't understand one minute I am fine, the next I can't stop sniffing and sneezing, last nights sleep was the worst, hot, bothered and bunged up. I'm going to a country park for a BBQ this afternoon, I think ill pop one otherwise my weekend will be ruined. Always worse first thing in morning. I know pregnancy sends your sinuses haywire anyway but this is ridiculous. I didn't even suffer that bad last year!

Miraculous I'm still get my head around the 2. I'm feeling wider and tighter, almost uncomfortable but can't out my finger in whether or not it's just because I am putting on unnecessary weigh or if it's the terrors within lol. I cannot lay on my front at all, feels like I'm laying on a small ball. I sleep side on so stomach touches bed but not full frontal even that's starting to ache, got pillow between legs to help the muscle/sciatic pain I have going on. Laying in my back is quickly becoming a no go as well.

It's my 16 week midwife on Monday so get to finally have a few answers about how this pregnancy may pan out, labour wise anyway. Trying to figure out my due date if they don't let multiples go full term means bubs can be born anytime from 9th Nov! I think it's all based on their conclusion of risks. I don't see why I wouldn't be allowed to go closer to full term, I'm healthy, 26, first pregnancy, no real issues apart from asthma but as I've got older these are more panic attack-esque when I think I can't breath!

Peace I'm an avid fb user. Used to my advantage about how amazing and perfect life is (cough) luckily I have quite understanding friends and no one dared mention anything about babies, we sickeningly announced our double news during the speeches at the wedding so all of our nearest an dearest were there who we wanted to know first, and no one said anything (except my auntie whose fb is so private it was a passing on comment on a photo she took and no one noticed it) so we officially announced on fb a over a week later (I was having a I hate my body moment) and DH decided that if everyone knew I'd be less paranoid about my weight gain. So I/we announced. Lots of positive likes and comments, followed by my best friend and sister having their own statuses about being 'aunties' which spread down the grape vine further than I ever thought.

When I got back to work last week, I had a feeling people already knew my news although I'm not friends with anyone in the office except one and she's known and been my confidant since day dot, and my boss knew at 8 weeks as I was having a tough time and felt I should let her know so it never left their lips. However a friend who was at my evening reception, told her mother in law who works in my office and I think that's how the 'rumour' started. I've confirmed rumour now and I don't mind, a weight has been lifted and I don't feel like I'm being sneaky anymore haha

Sorry for such a long post.

Last but not least catface feeling your emotions ofc, everyone's been dying to buy or give me something but we've said no ATM although I got a few bits second hand about a week ago (1car seat etc) but I think we're waiting until we know the flavours before we give people the go ahead to buy stuff. I have at least 4 people desperate to knit!!!

Somersetgirl1990 · 14/06/2014 10:34

Haven't really had time to read through so just had a quick browse and glad to see everyone's scans have gone well!
Nausea's completely gone, I don't feel tired as much anymore, despite working much much more so everything's brilliant with me atm!
Apart from being very quick tempered which is nothing like me and has led to a fair few arguments with dp!
I feel like I have loads of pressure on my diaphragm, is that normal?? Almost like hunger pains but it's making me feel like i can't breathe properly and it's really uncomfortable. Anyone else?? Don't know whether I should be worried!

14+6

Peaceloveandbiscuits · 14/06/2014 13:22

I'm really struggling today. Got a very very busy week ahead and my only day off (Sunday) is being spent at my in-laws who are less than ecstatic about my pregnancy. I've got a friend coming over tonight for dinner (she wants pizza but I have stuff I need to cook argh) which I just cannot be arsed with. Such a miserable come down after having such a happy day yesterday!

ImBrian · 14/06/2014 13:34

Found out this morning were having a little boy Grin

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