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July '15 - starting our 2nd trimester

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StoneBaby · 11/01/2015 13:24

Please come and join

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Number3cometome · 12/01/2015 13:25

Over that's what I was worried about too!

Was hoping to do that all being well on Thursday after my scan!

Naturegirl82 · 12/01/2015 13:33

Nat I've pm'd you my email address for adding to the fb group. I assume I'll get a notification when I've been added is that right?

GotToBeInItToWinIt · 12/01/2015 14:32

Agree with all of the above re breastfeeding. I breastfed my first and will hopefully be able to do the same with my second. It was bloody painful at the beginning and I wish someone had warned me about cluster feeding. At the beginning she would sometimes feed all night! After the first few weeks it was so much easier and I really couldn't have imagined making up bottles in the middle of the night and preparing for days out with the right amount of milk etc, I could just pack a couple of nappies and some wipes and head off. Don't beat yourself up if it doesn't work out though, it may be good for the baby but you need to weigh up what is best for the whole family.

I have an appointment at the early pregnancy unit tomorrow morning for a scan due to the bleeding. It has stopped now so I'm hoping it doesn't start again.

Who do I need to PM to be added to the Facebook group?

Number3cometome · 12/01/2015 15:05

GotToBeInItToWinIt that's more positive news, hopefully it was just a minor blip but glad to hear they are getting you in for a scan to make sure.
It's such a worry isn't it.

What is cluster feeding?

JoY007 · 12/01/2015 15:11

Hello Ladies, I have headaches as well that will not shift with drinking water and paracetamol, however I found that going out in the fresh air, and relaxing helps. I had it over the weekend was horrid.

gotto fx trust everything will be ok, greet that the spotting has stopped.

Naturegirl82 · 12/01/2015 15:14

Number cluster feeding is a stage that they can go through where they seem to feed pretty much constantly, usually in the evenings. It can be associated with growth spurts.

Number3cometome · 12/01/2015 15:24

Nature Defo had that!! Especially with DS!

Fleurchamp · 12/01/2015 15:42

I think I still cluster feed Blush haven't stopped today

broodylicious · 12/01/2015 15:46

Eurgh cluster feeding. I'd conveniently and blissfully forgotten about that shit Dd was always really bad between 4/430-7. We used to call it her protest against Come Dine With Me and Four in A Bed (ch4 5-6 viewing at the time!)

StoneBaby · 12/01/2015 16:11

I can't comment on bf as I bottle fed DS, much easier with the diabetes as it can mess up the blood sugar.

I've been freezing all day, to the point that I've been wearing my coat while in the office!

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beno57 · 12/01/2015 16:34

Hi

I'm joining this thread, even though they have moved me forward into June. I still think the bean will late and be a July baby!

33, 16 weeks, dc1, EDD 29th June (but previously 2nd July)

Not sure on adding stats so can someone do that?

Thanks x

Number3cometome · 12/01/2015 16:37

Beno Hello!!

We are the cool thread anyhow Wink

broodylicious · 12/01/2015 17:15

Lol fleur, before pg I defo cluster fed! Now, not at all, ms has seen to that!

Welcome benoSmile

broodylicious · 12/01/2015 17:38

Eating jalapeño nachos and a pizza from dominoes with fair degree of certainty it'll be reappearing later....Sad

GotToBeInItToWinIt · 12/01/2015 17:54

Jealous broody! Love a dominoes pizza... And jalapeños... And nachos!

broodylicious · 12/01/2015 18:08

Me too! I'm just feeling shocking today with ms (not complaining, still got scanxiety for Wednesday so symptoms as vile as this are good!)

LaLa5 · 12/01/2015 18:24

Terrible headache today :(

Toast - yes, East Surrey! We might end up on same ward :)

BadIdeaBear · 12/01/2015 18:33

Oh, want nachos now! mmm big plate of nachos grande...

Toastandmarmiteallday · 12/01/2015 18:52

Now also wanting nanchos followed by McFlurry! Smile Shame it's lasagna on the menu tonight!

La - how surreal would that be! Planning the midwife led unit so may see you there in a few months! Whereabouts are you in West Sussex? I'm horsham

lots of headaches here too but seemed to have eased off now that I am drinking a lot more water and finally told work and family about lo. Some rather frustrating moments at work today with one colleague about the impact I will have on the business once on Mat leave and how much I am going to cost (will only get statutory so I can't see the issue personally) - very lucky I contained my emotions (just about) and didn't slap her! Good news of today, got Down's risk letter back and 1 in 26,000 - phew!

LaLa5 · 12/01/2015 19:45

Toast. I'm Horsham :)

Bustherb · 12/01/2015 19:45

Good luck Got Thanks

All the ladies with headaches, I've ha them too, sometimes when I'm sick it eases it but not all the time.

I know I've already mentioned this but I can't get over how much my back is hurting. I'm starting to think it's because my abs aren't strong and maybe taking it out on my back?

Sickness again today after projectile vomiting yesterday too, 15 weeks tomorrow xxx

Tilly73 · 12/01/2015 19:48

This thread is moving quick!
Still not added myself to the stats list as I haven't been on my laptop
15+2 today DC3 41yrs young due 4th of July Smile
Headaches seem to have gone now but still getting night sickness!

Tilly73 · 12/01/2015 19:50

Meant DC2 (that means I already have 2 doesn't it?)

Toastandmarmiteallday · 12/01/2015 19:59

La really?! Small world eh!Smile

GingerbreadHead · 12/01/2015 20:01

Since you lot all mentioned headaches I have been suffering today!! I do need to drink more water, but I'm sick of going to the toilet all the time!
broody I liked your scanxiety term, very clever!
Also been struggling with the nausea today, I've been feeling heaps better the past couple of days but every so often it reappears with a vengeance. Still got the vile taste in my mouth too that makes things worse.
Think I felt the baby moving last night, was struggling to get off to sleep and just lying looking out the window when I started to feel some squirming going on, may have just been wind Blush but they do say around 13 weeks for second babies, 13+4 today.
Hi benzo!
Got really hope everything is all ok for you tomorrow, no more bleeding is a very positive sign.
With the bf, I will share my story, don't want to be one of those ladies who love to tell horror stories but I feel that when I was expecting DD it would have been useful to hear about the stark reality of what bf can be really like. I was not expecting it to hurt as much as it did, we really struggled with getting a latch in the first hours, and I had to stay in an extra night until DD was able to latch properly. the mw were not at all helpful and just had the attitude that I should be able to do it, and they were getting frustrated with me that I must have been doing something wrong. I ws determined to bf though so stuck with it. The first 10 weeks were absolute hell. the pain on feeding was just excruciating, I cried through every feed and dreaded having to feed my daughter. I'm not sure where I got the determination from to carry on, but I did, and we were finally diagnosed as both having thrush, rather than it being a latch problem like they kept telling me over and over. I saw many 'professionals' who were just baffled as to why it was still hurting, until my HV eventually thought it could be thrush. We were both given the cream to apply after every feed and it did eventually clear up. I bf DD until she was 13 months, and I loved it once those first 10 weeks were over! The other issue I had was that I wasn't able to express, ever. I couldn't do it by hand, using an electric pump or a manual one. I had also stocked up on bottles and was hoping DH would be able to take over some of the night feeds, but I was never able to get any milk to come out. There was always enough to feed DD when she wanted it, but I never managed to express more than a few ml. Confused If anyone has any advice about this it would be great as I would really like to be able to try again this time and let DH do some of the night feeds! I used the Avent manual pump, do you think electric ones would be any better?
Sorry if this all seems really negative but it just shocked me in the early days that it could be such a rough journey, and I was annoyed that no one had warned me. I definitely agree with whoever said be open minded about it all, and don't pressure yourself into anything, getting through the first few months is about survival, you don't need to be making yourself feel bad unnecessarily!
Sorry for the mammoth post Blush
nat I have pm'd you my email but not had anything through on fb shall I send it again?