August 2015 part 3

[Dozygirl]

New thread for all due in August 2015

Everyone reckons that this baby will be a boy and its currently being called Dave as OH is slightly obsessed with the name and I didn't want to call baby 'it'. I think it probably will be a boy too just because almost everyone I know that has had children has had a boy first.

But then I also think I may have seen a glimpse of 3 lines during the scan which is meant to be a girl (I think). So no idea!! We have mainly whites, yellows, greens and greys so far

Reserved and paid the deposit for our pram today. All become real now!

happy, I'd be more than happy to swap mick for poldark tonight if you fancy a change?!
I've not had leakage yet, but my boobs are very sore and have gone up another cup size in the past few days. Today's scaffolding is a ginormous h cup!

OMC, I had quite a bit of time off early on due to hg. Don't worry about it. You need to do what's best for you and the baby at this stage. I hope you feel better soon.
Simon Rimmer??? What on earth were you thinking? At least muck jagger used to be sexy

Your dream sounds interesting mzzf! I bet you won't look at any of those men the same again!

All the sling talk is interesting. I've been looking at the ergo and moby. Now smil has got us the Kari-me, which is similar to the moby. I won't feel so bad now shelling out for an ergo. I think I'll start looking for cheap ones now.

Yes, yes to maxi dresses in the summer and long evenings make night feeds feel better. I love the turn from summer to autumn and can't wait to be out with the pram then.

Anyone else watching obem? I'm sort of. That First Lady was brilliant. I'd love an experience like that!

I've been feeling like the biggest lazy bum since getting pregnant so asked for a fitbit for my birthday to motivate me. It measures steps etc. Figured it would be good for when the baby comes as I plan on going on lots of walks when she arrives.

Anyway, so far I've not done great at doing the recommended 10000 steps a day so I went on a walk last night with my friend. Wasn't anything too strenuous, pretty flat, but I've completely pulled something in my groin area. It's so sore! How can I possibly hurt this much just from going on a walk? I'd expect this kind of pain from doing a massive workout haha. And in such a weird place too. I just don't get it. I used to do loads of exercise before getting pregnant so maybe I have just turned that lazy that all my muscles are weak.

Am determined to go on more regular walks though now I've realised what a lazy bum I am.

Actually the pain is higher up than my groin, like right in lower uterus/bladder area. Would that be pelvic pain?
I'm struggling to believe ive hurt myself just from an easy walk. I feel ridiculous but it is a struggle to walk today !

Had my scan yesterday, phew! All was fine, and definitely still a boy. In a bit of an awkward position for looking at the spine so cue lots of me rolling back and forth and jiggling my tummy, he was just being stubborn! We got there in the end and all the measurements were taken. I DO have an anterior placenta after all, hence only feeling little movements still. But I did get a good kick the other eve!

Talking of slings, I was going to go for the moby or the kari-me as they seem to have really good reviews, but I'd like to get down to a sling library to try out some different ones.

Talking of summer (how hot was it yesterday?!) where are you all looking to buy your maxi dresses from? They seem like a good option!

Work's been crap this week, feel for some reason like my boss has had it in for me the past couple of weeks, which isn't a nice feeling at all!

On the up side though I've managed to get a referral for the hip pain. Doc says I should tell my manager about how much pain I'm in some days so I can do more "light duties"/less walking around the hospital, but the way she's being at the mo, I just don't think I can!

Oh no dozy. That sounds painful. I hope it's not your hip. Is there any chance it could be round ligament pain? I had that a while ago after overdoing things and it was very sore but went quickly. I hope you're ok.

Yay for a good scan pinkie. You really must ask your boss for light duties of you are in pain. She can't refuse. It won't get better if you keep doing too much.

I'm really struggling to get out of bed this morning. I could sleep all day if I could. I should have left the house 10 mins ago but I'm still under the duvet. Someone send me some motivation?

frolic GET OUT OF BED!!!

Lol I'm the same usually but I woke up early so I'd done all my procrastinating on facebook/mn earlier than usual so I'm up.

Think the pain is more like strained muscles. U know like if u do a really hard exercise class and the next few days you feel stiff in areas like arms and legs? I think it's just because its in such a strange place for me and I only walked but must be the looser ligaments. Not the usual round ligament pains I was getting from standing up quickly etc coz that would pass quickly. Sure it'll be fine in a couple of days.

Mzzzf- that sounds like a great sling buying experience! I thought the only way to try them on was a sling library- hadnt even thought of mothercare- was it a particularly big store or do you think most stores will have assistants who know their stuff like that?

Frolic- I'm having one of those days today too! I'm off today luckily but finally dragged myself out of bed at 10am complete with headache- had some cereal and tried to wade through the latest paperwork from our solicitors for our house sale/ purchase (I swear they write stuff in another language!) then to my horror ruined my 3 and a half week clean streak and threw up!! I'm so gutted- I've been feeling like a normal human being again the last few weeks and really thought the sickness was a thing of the past New challenge from the earlier days sickness too- it's not half nauseating when your stomachs killing from vomming and baby decides that's a good time to have a party!! I'm loving feeling all his kicks don't get me wrong but its but not great when your desperately trying to keep food down! Haha!

Generally feeling sorry for myself today- tripped over one of the dogs before and spilt some tea on the floor (they kindly licked it up) and pretty much cried!! Need to write an assignment and get revising for my final uni exam on 2nd June, plus all this house crap think my heads gonna explode!! Was supposed to be getting uni work all sorted today whilst I'm off but looking like I'm gonna spend it on the couch! Sorry for being miserable everyone feeling abit overwhelmed by everything today!

Lily dreams are you doing a degree with open university? I have my final exam on the 2nd June aswell.

Lily yes she was lovely at Mothercare. No problem to open the packets and try stuff one which was awesome. Obviously they don't stock everything there but I liked it as it wasn't overwhelming. And had I liked the slings I would've gone to a sling library. Might be worth a look at your local shop though.

Finally got to work at 10:15!! Good job I had no appointments this morning, plenty of time owing and a lovely boss.

Sorry you are feeling sick again Lily. A few fuckers people have pointed out to me when I've mentioned that I'm better this week that he can come back around 24 weeks. No idea if that's true. Fx it isn't.

I have really, really sore boobs at the moment. Is anyone else having this problem? I can't think what to do to ease it. It kind of comes in waves, but when it does it's really ouchy.

I hope everyone had a good day? One step closer to the weekend!

Going to sound like an old worry wort here, but should I be concerned if baby has had a "quiet" couple of days? I (rather foolishly) went on the Count The Kicks website (a colleague mentioned it) and am now wondering how soon I should start monitoring the movements now I am feeling them more regularly? Baby is usually a proper wriggler, but only felt a a few movements the past two days... Ladies, please tell me off for being paranoid!

Lily Sorry to hear you're feeling poorly again and have had a crappy day, I hope it improves - almost the weekend at least! I've been ill this week too, so I sympathise hugely.

Pinkie Glad to hear your scan went well! and brilliant news in getting a referral for your hip pain. I hope you manage to get the lighter duties at work. As for maxi dresses, I'll be hitting ASDA, Primark, Tesco, etc - cheaper the better!

Dozygirl Sorry to hear about your pains, I hope they ease off soon - goodness knows, we have enough pains ahead of us in the upcoming months!

Dillydolly I have had mixed sex guesses from people and have now heard every old wives tale available and every one says they are always spot on with guessing... it's sweet, but weird how everyone has to have a guess!

Iwishicouldfly- yes it's with OU- psychology- you?? I'll be 30 weeks the day after my exam and as much as I've enjoyed my degree I can't wait for it to be finished- will be so nice to enjoy the last 10 weeks of pregnancy with no assignments, reading or stressing to do!!

Mzzzf- yep I'm defo gonna go mothercare then sounds just what I need- I have a tendency to over research and get overwhelmed and stressed- limited options would be good! Lol

Oh Frolic I hope that person was wrong about it coming back at 24 weeks! DH came home from work at lunch and got me to shower, dress, made me a bacon butty, sorted he solicitors stuff out and got me out the house looking at new couches and I'm feeling much better so hopefully just a glitch! Talking of DHs helping does anyone else feel like they need to buy them a pressie/ something to show their appreciation after the pregnancy? I feel like I've been such a pain at times and he's been so amazing that I want to say thanks! I think if it had been the other way round id have gone mad by now! Lol and yes I know the baby is kinda his reward! Lol!

OMC- I don't think I would overly worry about movement changes till I think I read 28 weeks. Plus I kind of thought if we didn't do all this reading around etc and only went off the midwifes advice then in my case at least I last saw her at 16 weeks and then next appointment is 25 weeks so there would be nothing to suggest I should be thinking about movements/ change in them etc yet. Does that make sense? I have had quieter days and crazier days too- usually just when I'm starting to worry a little he goes me a good old kicking and reassures me! Lol!

Thanks, Lily that does makes sense. I knew I was making a mistake when I Googled it, must remember so much of the internet is to be taken with a pinch of salt!

And yes, my DH has been an absolute dream, won't gush too much but I have been thinking about how I can thank him, not sure he'd accept a present, as he definitely just sees it as his duty as DH and daddy to be, so I might cook him a nice meal or something!

OMC I have also had people tell me that they've always been right when guessing the sex of the baby. Some people are going to have to be wrong for a change there's even a bet going on at work on the weight, sex and when it will arrive!

I did buy my OH a bag of chocolates once I had got over the worst of my hyperemesis as a thank you for being amazing but I want to get him something else too.

I don't knowuch about the movement and counting thing OMC. I should read up more I think. Is there anything in your notes? Mine are full of leaflets that I've yet to read.
I hope you feel reassured after the advice on here. And I hope your little one starts getting jiggy again. Mine responds well to a cold drink.

I hope you're feeling better lily? I just had a huge puke up after dinner. Typical!

My DH has also been utterly brilliant. We are usually very good at sharing chores, but he's basically taken over all of mine. I have barely been able to cook, wash up, go shopping or walk the dog and he just does them all without complaint. I thought the novelty would have worn off by now tbh, but he's still being a trooper.
I've bought him tickets to see one of our favourite bands at the beginning of next month to say thank you.

Bless our lovely DHs. I felt really sorry for mine last night, he was feeling a bit jealous about not being able to feel the baby's movements. He has felt a few kicks but often they happen when I'm on my own. I asked whether he wanted to be pregnant - that was a definite no! But he would like to 'carry' baby for a bit. Funny isn't it? I'm feeling very blessed right now

Aww I love the idea of getting DH something to say thankyou for taking care of me-I'm going to do that so thanks for the idea ladies!

Rascal I am feeling very blessed right now too and although I have aches and pains am really glad to be the one who gets to carry a baby :)

I discovered this morning that the baby does not like pear! I ate half a one for the first time this pregnancy and was so nauseous and almost was sick. Still feeling a little queasy...haven't had any proper aversions in the second trimester until now. Weird! Lily and frolic I hope you are doing a bit better today

DH's rock don't they!? Although a part of me has a sneaking suspicion that he loves taking care of me, as usually I'm quiet independent and 'can-do'!

Right ladies I have to stop with my cheese addiction. I've had 3 cheese sandwiches in under 24hrs!!! And two of them were super unhealthy American style grilled cheese sandwiches, cooked in the pain with butter a plenty!! But they taste so goooooooood

So far in this pregnancy (I'm 25w4d) I have put on 12lbs in total. I put it on in the space of a fortnight around 21w and since then I have stayed the same. I don't know whether to feel ok with this or not. I know people can put on much more than this and I'm not near my weight gain limit set by my consultant so I'm ok. Buuuut it feels strange to have put on weight, even though I know there's a reason for it, yet not have put on anymore. I'm still very active though so I'm not worried yet about my cheese sandwich addiction!!

Cheese sandwich addictions are good! I've been addicted to everything bad but most recently raw carrots which I like as everyone at works sees and says oh aren't you healthy and oh you are so good all I ate was rubbish food! They have no idea what I consume at home!!
I've suffered with a cold sore Eugh! Posted on the other board but in case you didn't see it I went to Boots and asked the pharmacist if I could use Zovirax or similar and they wouldn't sell it to me and told me to see GP. Called the GP asking for the midwife thinking it would be quicker but no they weren't there for a few days. Explained the situation and the helpful receptionist had a Dr call me within 2 minutes who said I'm fine to use Zovirax but just cream and not tablets.
My scan on Tuesday as I'm due 30th August so the latest of the group and so a little behind with you all but glad to be here!

mzzzf Don't worry too much about your cheese addiction (uh, calcium!) - the healthy eating I attempted didn't last long at all, and I think I've put on almost a stone. Was a bit gutted at first, as before becoming PG I lost almost four stone, but baby comes first, I can lose weight after he or she is safely here!! Being active is great too, and really good for baby

redsparklyshoes How exciting for your upcoming scan! I bet you can't wait to see baby! Will you be finding out baby's sex?

redsparklyshoes I'm also due 30th August

Today I've been in real agony with my ribs! Feels like immense pressure on the bottom few ribs but I know it can't be baby up that high yet!!

Cheese sandwiches are amazing mzzf! I can't stop with them either.
I'm also getting a bit obsessed with thick, creamy yogurts. I'm just about to dig into my 3rd lemon curd one today

I've not weighed myself for ages. I had lost over a stone with hg. I don't really want to know how much of that and the rest I've put back on.

Something strange is going on with my ribs dilly. Some aching and I seem to have got wider over night as my bra feels really tight around them.

I hope you feel better today lily? I was a bit nauseous this morning but it seems to have passed now. Shame about the pear ruby, I love them!

Good luck for your scan sparkly. I'm due on the 21st, so not that far ahead of you.

Mzzf sounds like you're doing pretty well with not much weight gain. I've put on over a stone since getting pregnant and I just want to cry every time I look in the mirror. Went to pregnancy yoga class this evening which was good but there was mirrors and I hated seeing myself. I was on the verge of tears the whole time but it was dark so noone could tell. I just feel so disgusting but then I go and eat some crisps and chocolate to make myself feel better. It's completely my own fault that I'm getting fat but I love food and have used the baby as an excuse.

This week though I have been on a walk everyday and the yoga class so at least doing a little bit of exercise.