March Mummies 2015 - to second tri and beyond we go, bumps appearing and sickness (hopefully) disappearing

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New thread for the March Mums :)

Had my 16 week appointment with the consultant yesterday. Two fold appointment - to check my thyroid (fine) and all about VBAC (had already decided yes). The lovely doctor also checked the heartbeat although she said they don't usually - only because I asked. As they say from up north 'shy bairns get nowt'! When I was home later I also felt a kick from the outside! Really low and definitely that. This is all being a little more real! Right off to catch up on everyones posts!

I have been keeping away for a little while as I have have had a really bad week but I got to hear eves heartbeat yesterday nice and strong that has really helped the hospital are still worried about her hydrops so I have another scan on Tuesday 17+6 and another one two weeks later with a link up to bristol to check eves heart

Zebra Thank you,though I wouldn't consider myself a trooper. There have definitely been tears and many days where I'm just a total misery to be around (I really do feel for my OH whom has been a total star). I am still vomiting every day and can barely keep any food or fluid down, but there is little i can do but take each day at a time and keep reminding my myself I'll have a little bundle of joy at the end.

3isthemagic gulp indeed! But on the other hand you're through with nappies etc in pretty much one go. I always seem to get three years so just when I started getting used to long sleeps again and everything a little easier, I'm back with a newborn ;)

guntons I hope you get some rest. And try not to worry about work. I started my job when pregnant, told them at 13 weeks but it's making the rounds now and there's been a lot of talking behind my back, but whatever! Baby is way more important and glad to provide entertainment for tea breaks.

Hey everyone it's been tricky to keep up on here whilst away but landed back in NZ last night from the uk. It was a great trip and wonderful to be at my brothers'so wedding. The trip was pretty tiring and hard not to nap (to try and get over jet lag) but hopefully will start to feel more normal again soon.

Not sure I have felt anything yet, although I do keep looking out for it! Picked up some baby clothes from asda and tesco while in uk so it seems a little more real when I imagine baby in them! Yikes! And bump still continues to grow, 18 weeks this week! Gosh anyone else think things are going quickly?

Whohas, so sorry you've been having a tough time. Glad to hear that you heard Eve's lovely heartbeat though! Have been thinking of you throughout and will continue to. Hope you get some good news at the scan to check her heart.

Durham, you are a trooper, even if you feel grumpy! Who wouldn't in your situation!

Rainbow Sort of, yes, faster than I imagined actually! Which I'm quite glad about really!

I've finally gone back to my parents for a week! So nice to be able to relax. My raggies are happily in the garden (on harnesses), which they adore! Though, if it rains again in a mo then I'm sure they'll be running in! Anyone else feeling fab? I've definitely got the second trimester 'glow' emotionally, though apparently my skin isn't aware and is more uneven than it has been since I was 13 and sort of spotty to boot! Currently reading 'Sippy Cups are not for Chardonnay' and enjoying the momentary blue sky - lovely!

Yes rainbow I think it's going so fast! Can't believe we're nearly half way!

I've got my 20 week scan on Thursday! I can hardly believe it. Seems to be whiz zing past this time though I'm sure it isn't for some of is.

This is copied from FB as I'm going for a full on cry for help and pathetic rant.
Sickness is back (or should I say worse, as it never really left) with a vengeance. I have been sporadically sick through the week and today have literally not kept a thing down for more than 30 seconds. Which means I'm off work again. And I never got paid SSP last time I was signed off which makes me really stressed about being off, which makes my sickness worse.
Also half of my shifts are with this boss who seems to really hate me, I've mentioned her before but lately I feel that she hates me for getting 'special' treatment, she hates that it puts her out her way and she does not hide it in the slightest, she is blunt, and it's really difficult for me to be in the same room as her for a shift without feeling like a wounded kitten. She has never said anything nice about the pregnancy and I swear the vibe she gives off is one that says 'I wouldnt care if you miscarried, it would make my life easier'. I even tried to talk to her about it and she put me off. So working with her makes me even more stressed to the point that I feel this sickness is partially (not hugely though) psychological. And I don't know how to cope any more. Ive spent the last 24 hours either in tears or almost in tears, or with my head down the toilet in tears. I'm 12 weeks and I'm starting to panic that this is going to last a long time more.

Kitten I'm so sorry to hear you are feeling so rough, I really can sympathise with you. I really do recommend you keep going back to your doctor to review your medication (and keep an eye on your ketones) it may be that you need a combination of meds such as ondansetron and cyclizine (cyclizine and metoclopramide did not work for me but works very well for others). They say that the worst of hg is over by week 18 to 22 (I am holding out hope this is true as I am 17+3 weeks and still struggling...have been signed off sick since week 3 and current certificate is until mid November). Please don't feel guilty for being off sick as you need to rest and make sure you and baby are OK...you both need to come first.

The hyperemesis support group is a great place to find advice and support, the ladies there are amazing and will give much better advice than I can regarding your boss and money worries.

I really hope things improve for you soon

Kitten are you doing any better sickness wise? Do u need to see doctor if you are keeping nothing down at all?
I thought it was never going to end and I can say tentatively that it eased around 16weeks so maybe the end will come for you soon and that will help a little, it really is miserable feeling so poorly.
Re your boss, have you spoken to anymore? Hr maybe? It's not ok that you feel like that at work

I hope u feel better soon

How are you today Kitten?

I had a busy day yesterday clearing out stuff to be picked up by charity today. I will get this house uncluttered by the time baby arrives, I will, I must!

Baby girl squidge is really starting to move about in there, it's lovely to feel her wriggle about.

Thought I'd lost the thread there :0 just place marking till I catch up

Morning all, hope you're feeling a bit better today kitten and that you are also doing ok Durham.

I'm the same as you lots - our spare room has always been a dumping ground for stuff but as it's going to become DS's bedroom when this one comes then we need to have a clearout and then get into the habit of not dumping stuff in there any more.

I also feel like I'm throwing a lot of stuff at DS in a short space of time and I feel slightly guilty about it. Potty training has started very loosely (not putting any pressure on him but getting it out each day so he can potter round without a nappy and sit on it). We also need to take the side off his cot to get him used to sleeping in a toddler bed (he's starting to try to climb now so I think it's time) but I also really want to work on removing his dummy. He only has the dummy during the night and even then he goes to bed without it and we just put one in his cot as we go to bed so it's there for him in the middle of the night if he needs it. He sleeps for 12 hours a night though (admittedly he usually has the dummy in the morning when we go in to him but quite often when I check on him whilst up for my middle-of-the-night-pee he doesn't) so I think it's time to try him without. I think we might let him keep it for a while though while we take the side of the cot as that may lead to a few disturbed nights. The poor boy is having a lot asked of him but hopefully he'll cope.

Morning all!

Hope you all had a good weekend.
kitten hope your sickness isn’t too bad.

Got my scan this afternoon, so excited and a little nervous. Fingers crossed all is well and will be a bonus if we find out the sex.

Had a cold last week that went away but has now made a kind return – sore throat and snotty at my desk – lovely!

Found out today that my sister thinks my DNiece might be anorexic ? such a worry. I knew she’d lost a lot of weight over the last year but just assumed that was her growing out of her puppy fat and bad childhood eating into more sensible lifestyle, but seems like it’s more serious than that. She’s 15 and has a history of self harm (which she hasn’t done for over a year) and family life for her has been pretty up and down for a few years so this doesn’t come as a surprise but am at a loss over what I can do to help.

Got my first physio appointment next Monday and I am just pinning my hopes on them being able to help me. I will not be fobbed off with just a support belt

Sorry this turned into more of a moany post than intended.

It’s v quiet here … think everyone’s defected to fb ?

Is anyone else not feeling baby move yet? 19w 2d, and I dont think I'm feeling anything other than wind

Gudgy, is it your 1st? I'm not feeling much, a few flutterings here and there, but slightly more in last couple of days I think. I'm 20 weeks tmrw and this is dc2.

I don't remember much about this stage last time, but know that dp felt ds move for 1st time on Xmas day, when I'd have been 22 weeks ish. So feel like I'm a bit behind that this time. Scan on Thursday tho - nervous!

Hi everyone. I think you're right about the Facebook page - it's easier to access so I do tend to post there more often. I also hope you all had a good weekend. My sickness has been on and off - off at the moment so hopefully that's it gone (fingers crossed - I'm over 16 weeks now). I've not felt much, if any, movement either. Maybe little tingles but so small it's hard to tell. I heard the heartbeat at my midwife appointment last week, which was lovely. I also had the flu vaccination today. I felt it was worth having - I've been feeling so awful recently that the thought of flu on top of that is not something I even want to imagine! We agreed not to find out the sex at 20 weeks - mainly my husband's decision as we did find out last time (my decision). I wish I could be more like him and embrace the thought of a surprise! I'm sure it will be great to find out when the baby is born, but from a practical point of view I know I'll be impatient! Yesterday I was trying to convince him that finding out would help our toddler to prepare for either a brother or sister - he saw right through that one, ha ha!

Hope your scan went ok notaqueef and that your dn gets some help if there are issues she's dealing with

gudgy I was 19 weeks before I felt anything in my first pregnancy, and probably not feeling it really well till after 20 weeks so try to worry

Yes fb is easier and a bit busier but I like it in here too :)

I didn't feel DS until around 20 weeks. I was told at my scan that I had an anterior placenta (when it's on your tummy side), which cushions the movements, meaning you don't feel anything til later. I think it was around 18 weeks with DD. I'm 17 weeks today and not sure I've felt anything yet - just a couple of slight flutters that might have been movement. Really hope I feel something definite soon!

I'm not on fb! Don't leave me!! I think I feel the baby a couple of times a day and have done for a week or so (17+4) but can't be certain as it's my first! Bump had appeared which I'm terribly excited about!!!

Hi ladies! Hope you've all had a good weekend, my MN app has been playing up but it's working now and all is right in the world again

Hope the few of you that are feeling lousy start to feel better soon! I didnt feel DS move till roughly 21-22 weeks but this time started feeling it at 15weeks, just light flutters at 1st but getting more frequent and stronger, my OH managed to feel it yest too as it was strong enough to feel from outside

Wow m27 I'm so jealous your DH has felt baby. I can't wait for DH to feel our little turnip!

I ended up going to the hospital the other night and they gave me an injection to stop me being sick, not sure how long it was supposed to last but feeling off again today, no vomiting though, yet.
I'm getting the big boss round to my house in the next day or two to talk, she's getting increasingly worried as DH keeps telling her how much I'm stressing and I keep getting in contact, she just wants me to forget about work at the moment but with no income that's not realistic.
I really want to get better, I just want to be able to do my job, and do my housework, without medication that works intermittently. Somethings got to give, and everyone keeps saying it gets better at 13 weeks or so but that seems to not be the case for so many here :'(

I'm sure it won't be long till your other half can feel it too m33r