January 2015 #7: Glowing & growing? Rock on 2nd trimester!

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Onwards into the 2nd trimester, where hopefully the bumps will overtake the poo factories!

Stats here.

Did anyone watch In the Club on BBC1 last night? I thought it was a bit... dramatic! Not to give away any spoilers or anything. Good though. I think I'll stick with it.

And BAKE OFF tonight. YES!!!!

Yay for movements, Pru! Mine seems to be an early wriggler for a 1st pregnancy, but after 'hearing' the wriggles at my 16 week appt, I finally knew for certain that what I was feeling was definitely baby. Can't wait till I can feel definite thumps, though. Much as I'll no doubt start to regret that later on.

My '20 week' scan is on Aug 19th. Not for aaaaaaages.

Hi. Still here but just lurking. I have joined fb group but never seem to get on there. My belly seems to gave grown loads this week and my mum kindly bought me some super stretch mark cream but unfortunately it's in France as I couldn't bring it back on the plane so I'm using palms cocoa butter. I smell of chocolate.

I haven't felt any wriggles at all yet and really want to asgoing tthrough another slightly worried for no reason stage. 2 weeks still scan - it seems like ages away!

Oh...18 +3 and scan on 18th August.

Thanks for the posts on refusing induction mad and rum. Am also in similar situation as I was brought forward 4 days at my 12wk scan, but since we are a same sex couple who had IUI there is no way our dates are wrong! Have been a bit worried about coming under pressure for an induction before I'm really overdue, so good to know I can stay strong and refuse. interestingly the sonographer we had said that the dating scan is only accurate to half a week anyway, so I don't know why they get so hung up on the exact date.

My 20wk scan is on 18th. Less than 2 weeks to go so starting to get both excited and nervous.
Hope all those who have been feeling rubbish have a better day today. And yes, if all else fails we have the prospect of bake off to keep us going!

18wks today!

Hi everyone!
I haven't been on here lately as often on fb page for us now. Thought I better come back to my roots and say a hullo.

18 weeks tomorrow :) my scan is 20th august. Exciting times eh ladies!

Sunshine I am refusing induction and having a c section if I go too overdue. Stick to your guns!

star I haven't felt any wriggles yet either, just lots of ligament stretching. mw said that my placenta was at the front, which is apparently less common though perfectly normal, but means that it is acting as a cushion and I'll have to wait a bit longer than most people to feel wriggles. Maybe it's the same for you?

Hello keep! Nice to see you here!

Morning all.

I haven't felt any movements yet at first scan was told I have anterior placenta which would explain it but at dating scan told posterior so who knows. Hadn't felt DS by this point so not too worried yet.

I had a complete meltdown last night. Was talking to DH about mw appointment I have tomorrow. As i have high blood pressure they don't want me to go past my due date so want to induce me. I really don't want to be induced, would rather have a c section. I'm worried about telling mw this as I'm sure she'll try and convince me otherwise. I'm not great under pressure and know I'll prob cave in and agree and then be all pissed off with myself. Had a good old cry last night and still feel rubbish. I don't necessarily want a c section but i would rather that be my option if I get to my due date. DH thinks if I say I'd rather have a c section they'll want to do it early and then I'll have no chance of giving birth naturally.
Sorry for the ramble, not sure that even makes sense

Mine is on the 18th as well sunshine - though will be 21w by then.

officially a lazy day here. Just dropped ds at nursery and am not planning on moving off the sofa. Think I tried to do too much last week in reorganising the house and have been paying for it.

19+3

Morning all :-) Sorry I've been a bit awol lately. Just haven't been feeling pregnant lately. Roll on the next scan! That'll sort me out hopefully! 15th August so not long.

18+6

Morning all!

I keep thinking I feeling wriggles but then not v sure so who knows! Waiting for the kicks and punches them I'll know for sure!

20 week scan is at 21w due to holidays on 21/8. Cannot wait!

18+6

Looby- I am doing exactly as you wish and it was my midwife who suggested it. I had a terrible induction with flo (many don't by the way, but I did) so I have refused an induction and therefor they will have to do a c section if I go too over. Write down all your reasons for wanting one - it's the consultant who ultimately decides anyway, so regardless of the what the midwife says you would need to get the ok from them. I do too. Sure it will all work out as it should x

Morning all
My asthma has got worse over the last few days- any one else found this ?Tightness in my chest at night to the point where it's really difficult to breathe. And I need my inhaler.
Going through a massive growth spurt at the moment - tummy has massively popped out- no hiding it now- will tell mum today!

My ribs feel like they're being crushed, I think everything is just shifting upwards and causing a lot of discomfort and breathing issues.
Then again there's a lot of stretchy pains going on downstairs too!

18+4
'20' week scan is still 2 weeks away... I am desperate to see how the little one has grown since the 12week scan : )

Morning everyone! 17 weeks today!! Definite bump which I love love love!! Really not sure if I've felt it or not, haven't felt a fluttering or bubbles but have felt little bursts of pressure... Not painful at all so I wonder if it's the Bean. Still needing to pee constantly and craving mature cheddar and cold wet fruit!!
Xxx

Shallan I think this Fred is massively active tbh! Which is part of the reason I don't post much as I only get chance to check in a couple of times a day and things move so quickly... Same for the fb group. The conversations on there are generally totally different (and often nonsense) - so noones missing out. I think it's a bit pointless to compare with past antenatal clubs when they're filled with different people/ circumstances/ jobs etc.... We're still the most active of all the clubs on here I think

Sorry to hear about people feeling crappy still xx

18+4

Thanks keep. It's definitely a case of not wanting an induction so will see what mw says tomorrow. I went into labour a day before I was due to be induced with DS. I wasn't progressing so they broke my waters and gave me the induction drugs anyway and it was a horrible experience (for me, not the same for everyone). Let's hope she's understanding.

17 weeks today

Ooohh, baby movement!! I can't wait to start to feel something, although being a little on the plump side before pregnancy, I've been told I may only start to feel flutterings a bit later than normal.

16 week appointment tomorrow, much to my DP's shock and horror (how can you be 16 weeks ALREADY????) followed by, is it normal for partners to come with or not, or is that mainly a 'woman's thing'? Really, he's a little clueless about the whole process, bless him, although trying to get a bit more up to speed now!!

Definitely not looking forward to the return of the sicky feeling in a few weeks, if that's the way it seems to be going - was quite enjoying feeling almost normal again!! Aahh well, all part of the process :-)

Hello I haven't posted on here since the very beginning but have been lurking.
16+4, it seems to be flying by which is a bit scary.
We told our DS after the 12wk scan that he was going to be a big brother and he was overjoyed. He wants a little brother but time will tell!
I had terrible morning sickness up till 11 weeks then it seemed to come back yesterday. I was violently sick a couple of times and just felt generally rotten all day. feel much better this morning tho.
I've booked a holiday for next June when baby will be 5 months old. 2 weeks in Greece am I crazy?? has anyone been abroad with a baby.

hope you are all well xxx

I think I've been feeling little kicks the last week or so, feels like a very gentle tapping or bubbles of gas (its probably gas) I still have the turny fluttery feelings I've had since about 14 weeks and they are getting stronger. I can feel a hard lump where the baby is sometimes if I'm lying down. I think I'm convincing myself theres something to worry about if you see what I mean vivi lol I'm a complete nutcase since I got pregnant!! Good luck for Friday, I wish mine was this week! At least its first thing in the morning next weds, then on 20th I have my first consultants appointment. I have no idea what to expect from that, anyone had one yet?

tams I'm a right fat arse but I don't think that affects when you feel the baby as that's internal. It'll just affect when other people can feel it I think :)

My consultant appt is next Monday, Sara, I'm seeing the consultant anaesthetist. I'm hoping they'll just tell me I'm unlikely to respond to an epidural so to prepare myself for the possibility of not having one, which I already have...

I know inductions don't necessarily always mean intervention and horror stories, but if I can avoid it, I will.

Ryslady we've committed to a friend's wedding in Turkey in May and are making a week of it. I'm just going to go with low expectations and anything over and above making out of the room will be a bonus!

Mini Angel care was the saviour for me that did stop me crossing over into madness. My SIL however didn't like it.

I think go with your gut. Everyone is different, so do what you need and if anyone judges you, says everything about them and nothing about you.
I "needed" it due to health issues with DS which I believe I have mentioned previously - so I will be having one again this time round. That doesn't make it the right choice for anyone else, as can feed into paranoia and not offer the reassurance it provides me.

Holidays abroad - with DS we had already booked a holiday for a friends wedding in July the year he was due (Jan baby). We added him to the holiday booking after he was born - but then the few weeks before decided best not to take him.

We had a heat wave in 2011 in the June that made him so sad and uncomfortable it wouldn't have been fair to take him. Soon as we were getting off the plane, I was glad we had left him behind. He had a lovely week with my family and DP's family took him out a couple of days also, and we skyped. Another friend has since taken her 6 month old aboard similar time of year, and says it was no bother (baby was happy).

Yet again, my decision was right for us, and her's was right for her family. Babies can be added to bookings as "master x Surname" fairly early and travel agent we used were happy to add DS to the existing booking and then remove him later - so you could always book and then make a final decision nearer the time? (check whoever you use they allow this and if there is a charge in advance!)

Obviously I am really lucky that we have my family's support locally and complete trust in my family to respect our wishes relating to "dos and donts" - DP's family, its another matter but hey ho, a moan for another day!

Sorry - seems I ran off a bit there with what could have been "do what you think is best" as that is generally my answer for anything!

Just one last comment, my friend has had a planned cs recently for DS after failed induction with her DD a couple of years earlier. She said this was much nicer and "enjoyable" compared to the last birth.

looby Has anyone mentioned the vbac course? I had to do this, and although it made me wonder if I am making the right decision, all considered I am still wanting an elective. The course discusses the benefits of both - so even if its your first birth the info may be relevant? I have a powerpoint with the details (hoarder)

I have got a birth review (re DS) this week, so I feel I will be well informed before seeing the consultant who has final say (appointment with him on 12th) and will be able to explain my exact reasons for wanting a or b.

Going to shush now...

My 20w scan is almost at 21 weeks for me so it's still far away at 3 weeks on friday.

shallan sorry you feel this group is quiet, I find it hard to keep up at the moment, it is loads busier than any other thread I'm in. Even reading three full pages I have forgotten mostly who said what and what everyones news is by the time I reach the comments box to respond and I only seem to be able to remember the most regular posters names. As sara says the fb page is a lot of chat and quite different to here, because everyone is outed and can be perhaps a bit more frank in a safer environment. It is open to everyone to join so come along if you'd like to join in?