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July '15 - starting our 2nd trimester

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StoneBaby · 11/01/2015 13:24

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gluenotsoup · 12/01/2015 09:31

Just checking in. Due date 12th July, 14 plus 1.

Sorry, I am not on Facebook either, so hope everyone sticks around here too. Don't want to be talking to myself. ...

Got- I had treatment for a cervical erosion years ago, and bleed during pregnancy, probably related to it. With dd 1 it lasted till 23 weeks, this time like you it was more than spotting, from light brown to dark red on every wipe. It started at 8 and a half weeks through to about 11, then just stopped. Like you, I had no cramps but as I have had 3 miscarriages I was convinced it was over, but fingers crossed we are still ok. Hope this helps, and that your mind is put at rest soon.

Fleurchamp · 12/01/2015 09:35

Fx Got

I also have a headache, it's not bad, just constantly nagging away in the background.

I am also always freezing cold, more so than usual. I thought being pregnant made you hot?!?

Zampa · 12/01/2015 09:36

All of those not on FB - me too! There will definitely be a few of us still chatting on here.

FX our headaches will pass soon.Confused

WantToGoingTo · 12/01/2015 09:38

Had second scan today (mums friend wanted to look at all the organs as she was disappointed she coulbt do scan on Friday) and been put back to 24july original due date! She said no way could I be due 17 July due to my dates an she measured baby 4 times to double check. She consultant so more experienced than the sonographer on Friday. So back to original date.

And now 12+3!

WantToGoingTo · 12/01/2015 09:41

Will have to update stats later (again!) and I might have to have more blood taken for the nt as dates now different :(

Number3cometome · 12/01/2015 09:42

WantToGoingTo haha both of us have been back and forth!

I am hoping to be told 25th of July on Thursday (all being well)

I did originally think 18th July due to my LMP, but this was pooh pooed at 8 week scan.

12+2

GotToBeInItToWinIt · 12/01/2015 09:43

Have spoken to the midwife and she has faxed a referral over to the early pregnancy unit at the hospital and they should be calling later today. This pregnancy stuff is worrying isn't it!

Number3cometome · 12/01/2015 10:23

Aww fx gotto

Might just be the cervical erosion, thinking of you xx

WantToGoingTo · 12/01/2015 10:37

Lol number! I also think I accidentally know the sex :( we wanted it a surprise but she was looking at bladder and kidneys and I think she put it between legs as she too me she knows what I is! I told we not to tell me but I have a feeling I know. Feels like the surprise has been ruined now, I could be wrong Of course but if I am right it won't be a surprise! Argh

Fleurchamp · 12/01/2015 10:48

I think I have an idea too want but there is still an element of doubt which is good enough for me!

Naturegirl82 · 12/01/2015 11:07

Fx things are ok gotto

want do you think you will want to have it confirmed now or are you happy with the doubt. We didn't want to find out with dd1 but unfortunately circumstances meant that wasn't possible. A surprise is lovely (am hoping for one this time) but it is also nice to know.

Didn't have the best night's sleep last night, and what little sleep I had was troubled with dreams of having triplets! I had been reading a blog of someone I know who found out they were having triplets at their 12 week scan (not IVF!) so that was obviously playing on my mind. Then this morning was the first day of weaning dd1 off her morning breastfeed which did not go down well. Full on tantrum and screaming at me which made me cry Sad. She is fine now as MIL has sent me pics but still upsetting. Just hope she gets used to it quickly.

I am having hot flushes, mostly at night. DH feels like he is sleeping with a radiator!

I find with telling work, the thought and worry about telling them is so much worse than the reality in telling them. I wanted to get it out of the way as soon as possible otherwise I would have ended up working on things that would have needed to be handed over when I left which would have caused issues.

Number you have made me want a macdonalds now! I am treating myself to a café lunch today though to make up for how crappy I feel today so may have something with chips and loads of vinegar and mayonnaise.

miss hope you are feeling better. It may be the shift in blood and a decrease in your blood volume if you are feeling like that. I had that with dd1. Hopefully it will go away soon.

WantToGoingTo · 12/01/2015 11:56

nature I still want the doubt :) bless DH he been googling an now tells me that there is now way of knowing the sex without looking at angles and stuff before 17 weeks as they all look the same so am now reassured that maybe I don't know after all! :)

WantToGoingTo · 12/01/2015 12:04

After looking at this I really have no clue! Woohoo!

www.baby2see.com/gender/external_genitals.html

misseskimo · 12/01/2015 12:11

Thanks nature I hope your right. This whole pregnancy malarkey isn't as fun as they make out is it!? Lol. I was getting night flushes a few weeks ago, started to wear short nighties/pjs and found myself waking up in the middle of the night freezing... So can't help there!

Fx your lo gets better with the weaning though!

Those who have children, can you give any advice on bf? I've always been a bit wary of the idea, don't get me wrong, I understand totally that its the most natural thing, best for baby, saves money, etc. But in the same sense that being pregnant always terrified me so does bf and how it would feel, would I be able to do it, etc. Etc.

I've been trying to research bf and expressing online as DH wants to be able to feed baby in the morning/evening outside of work, plus we're looking at split maternity leave so I guess I'll have to express and store milk? (how long can you store for?). But bf I'm reading all these horror stories of painful latching, bleeding and cracked nipples Shock and expressing, there are so many mixed reviews on what pump to get its unreal! I have a tommy tippee closer to nature bottle and steriliser set already, but the tt pumps have really poor reviews. So does that mean if I go for a different brand, I'll have to buy all new bottles etc. Also? Or are they interchangeable? I saw some reviews on the avent and medela pumps of people saying they use the pump into the one bottle that comes with, then pour it into the regular branded bottles they had already... I take it this is OK and still sterile?

Sorry for naivety, any advice would be really appreciated!! Smile

Number3cometome · 12/01/2015 12:44

misseskimo

I went back to work when DD was 2 months old. I used to express twice in the day, and store in a bottle in a cold bag in the fridge at work.

I would bring this home, and put in the fridge for the next day which was always ok.

I didn't use to freeze my milk unless it was straight from the breast expressed (sounds like a song haha)

Not sure if rules have changed, but my DD never minded and I done this until she was 10 months.

I used to take 2 pumps to work as it made my milk come out quicker!

Naturegirl82 · 12/01/2015 12:48

Good news want. I think it can be hard to tell so glad you don't know Smile

miss as with everything pregnancy and baby related everyone's experiences are different. I can tell you my experience/advice if it helps. But it is one of the more personal parenting decisions that you should not feel pressured into feeding one way or another.

I wouldn't bother buying a pump straight away, as it's advised to wait a little while for your supply to settle down before expressing, and that way you can see if you need one or not ( I have the Phillips avent pump and like it but different pumps work well for different people. I like it though as if you have larger nipples Blush you can get a different insert for it so that it doesn't rub). You will also have to decide between electric and manual or a combination (I used electric at home and manual when expressing at work as a bit more discrete). You don't have to stick with the same pump as you have the bottles. You can just express into the bottle that comes with the pump (although these are sometimes only 4 oz ones and that sometimes isn't big enough) and you can decant into another sterilised container (either bottle of milk storage bag). Expressed breast milk can be kept in the fridge (check it is the correct temp though) for 5 days. It can be frozen as well but needs to be used within 6 months. Some people like the idea of sharing feeding, but the reality is that you will need to express every time the baby needs a feed to ensure your supply matches the demand which can be even more tiring than just feeding.

Something else to consider if you and your Dh want to share feeding is to look at mix-feeding. Again mixed opinions on it but would allow you to feed but also your Dh to feed formula to give you a break. But it is really a personal decision. My best friend did this as it worked for them, she never breastfed as such but just expressed and used formula as well.

In terms of feeling wary it's perfectly normal to feel that way. It is a huge daunting task that is exhausting but is also very rewarding. But some people have positive experiences others not so. Most advice will say that breastfeeding shouldn't hurt, and if it does then the latch isn't right, but that isn't my experience or those of people I know. It does hurt as your nipples are just not used to having this little person latched on multiple times a day (but should not hurt for more than 10 seconds). So yes your nipples are likely to hurt but nipple cream is an amazing invention and if you are thinking of trying bf then should be included in your hospital bag and put on after every feed whether they feel sore or not. But it does get easier once you get used to it and it does stop hurting. But again it isn't for everyone.

My biggest advice though is to find a local breastfeeding support group and attend before the baby comes, and if you do decide to bf keep going as the support and advice you will get will be invaluable.

I'm sure others will give you good advice as well based on their experience.

Naturegirl82 · 12/01/2015 12:49

Sorry for the epic post Blush this is what happens when I log on at the computer instead of the app!

broodylicious · 12/01/2015 12:56

miss, happy to advise on bf. I loved it and plan to do it all again. It's hard work and it takes time to get the knack of it but the benefits health-wise, emotionally and physically for you both totally outweigh any teething issues. Yes, there can be issues with latching and inverted nipples (I had both) but if you ask for help from the mw (or hv when you've been signed off at eight days), NCT breastfeeding counsellors or la leche league, you'll make it happen. One thing I would say, do not bow to pressure from the mw or pro breastfeeding professionals - if you don't want to breastfeed, don't do it. Equally, if you plan to but it turns out you can't for whatever reason, do not beat yourself up. Yes, I'm ultra pro breastfeeding and believe wholeheartedly it gives baby the best start but I'm not stupid or ignorant and am quite certain that formula is not poison!
On the bottles/pumps question, Medela is super. Bit pricey but so worth it.
Hope that helps? X

Number3cometome · 12/01/2015 13:11

I agree with what Broody and Nature have said above.

I am also pro-breastfeeding but again, don't beat yourself up if you can't do it.
All I would say, is give it a good try.

I was in intensive care after I had DS and thankfully I had a really supportive nurse to help me or I would have given up.

I have since had breast implants and an uplift so no guarantee it will work this time, but I will still go with the intention of trying.

I will be taking a few pre-made formula milks with me just in case (my uplift was a full uplift, so milk ducts etc were detatched in surgery)

I don't want to buy a whole pack of formula incase I get tired and lazy!

Naturegirl82 · 12/01/2015 13:17

Also to add, as Number has said, even if you don't have the best start it doesn't mean it won't be possible to breastfeed.

DD1 was in NICU and nil by mouth when she was born, so I had to hand express to start with (the most soul-destroying thing when you get out about 1 ml of colostrum) and she had donor milk. But we still managed to get breastfeeding established when she was allowed to feed and I am only now trying to stop!

Overtiredbackagain · 12/01/2015 13:19

Thanks for including me on FB group! It is a closed group isn't it?

Natanotherone · 12/01/2015 13:20

Another one more than happy to advise on breastfeeding and offer advice etc.

I breastfed both DS and DD and will breastfeed this baby too, best advice I can give is just to be open minded.
I never had problems with DS at all and expected the same with DD but oh my gosh it was painful, I got in touch with the local La Leche league immediately and we sorted her latch right out and hey ho all was ok and we went on to feed to 7 months.
Don't be afraid to ask for advice, find out prior to baby being born what local groups etc there are and if you have a hospital birth make the most out of breastfeeding councillers / specialist midwives etc.

Regards pumping and freezing, I used to pump once a day and get a nice stash ready for when I wasn't around.

DS had a bottle from about a week old but DD didn't and then when the time came to have a bottle she point blank refused... Both ended up upset so I will introduce the odd bottle again earlier on this time.

x

Overtiredbackagain · 12/01/2015 13:21

I couldn't breastfeed either of my two as my milk just did not come through. I put myself under so much pressure though, so I probably will not even try with DC3.

Natanotherone · 12/01/2015 13:22

"Over" Yes the facebook group is secret, it won't show up and things you post / reply to cannot be seen by people outside the group.

Overtiredbackagain · 12/01/2015 13:24

Thanks Nat, just wondered if I'd just announced to all my FB friends that I was expecting Grin

Thanks for adding me, its lovely to put faces to names!