Morning! I am more of a reader than a poster - in fact, I haven't posted on this thread at all! But am finding it all very interesting and useful so hope you don't mind my occasional butting in!
I have my anomaly scan this afternoon - eek! I am 20+4 and the wait has seemed so long - we really want to know what gender this one is - my DS was unco-operative and we had to go back a couple of weeks later (for measurements too) - it was nice to see him again but an agonising wait - hope we find out for definite this afternoon. Trying not to dwell on the fact that they are looking for potential problems. It's certainly active in there - full-on aerobics / bladder trampolining marathon over the last couple of days! I have felt a few kicks from the outside as well which is exciting, but DH hasn't yet been in the right place at the right time to feel as well. It's reassuring though.
Excitingly, I actually feel "well" which I never did in my first pregnancy, was just constantly plagued with backache and tiredness. I wouldn't say I am quite blooming but I certainly feel better than expected. It helps that it's my birthday next Monday and I am lucky enough to have lots of people who want a meal out to celebrate with me, so I am spinning the festivities out over 3 weekends, the first of which was last Saturday - had a fabulous meal out with my lovely friends (highly recommend Tea 4/2 to any Manchester ladies) and have 2 more weekends of celebrations coming up! It's not even a special birthday, I am indeed fortunate. I spent more than I should have on a fabulous dress from Tiffany Rose which I feel really glam in - but have to justify the purchase, so it's a good job I have all these outings as well as some Xmas parties - I'll look the same in every photograph taken over the next 6 weeks!
My visits to the osteopath and a 121 pilates lesson have really paid off and although I am not completely pain-free, I am in a significantly better state than I was a month ago and I have a bespoke pilates routine to keep up with at home so hopefully will get stronger and more able to manage the burgeoning bump as time goes on. Brixton I recall you were trying an osteopath too - hope you are feeling a little better.
Right, must dash, before the scan I have a visit to DS's potential new primary school lined up!
Cinnamon - hope your appointment this afternoon goes ok. x