August 2015 part 3

[Dozygirl]

New thread for all due in August 2015

I'm really glad you had a lovely scan red and a cooperative baby to boot!! :D Enjoy your weekend.

Yay redsparkly glad your scan went well and little one behaved!

Good to see others are interested in hypnobirthing too- I figure it's worth a try! Pinkie- I have no intention of paying for the course don't get me wrong!! Get yourself on eBay for the book and CD there's loads of copies on there- think I only paid a fiver for mine!

A bundle of newborn clothes I'd won on eBay arrived last night- 99p absolute bargain! I don't want to spend loads in newborn size incase he's bigger than 7lbs as they'd never get used! Shows DH and he was so cute he even held one of the baby grows as if there was a baby in it cradling it- can't wait to see him looking after baby!! Exciting!!

I've only had one night so far where baby had me awake partying- but it was literally ALL night! The rest of the time I'm not too bad- quite a deep sleeper once I drift off (I once slept through a hurricane in a trailer tent in France- was most confused when I got up and all the trees were down!!) and haven't once needed a wee in the night so I feel quite fortunate!

Yey glad scan went well red and baby behaved this time.

frolic sounds like you may have over done it. Hope it's better today. It surprising how hard it can be to don't the simplest things once you're pregnant. I keep doing stuff like I usually do and end up hurting myself somewhere.

Another busy day at work means I've got swollen legs Again. By 3 o'clock it was agony but I had too much to do to be able to sit and rest. Feeling proper sorry foryself especially because dp doesn't care or realise how horrible it is. He just thinks whinging. All I asked was for him to buttere a scone when i got home from work that he'd kindly been and bought but he wouldn't. So he sort of did a nice thing but then ruined it. He's never really understood what it's like to work for 13 hours without proper breaks and being on the go the whole day. I love it and not bothered by it but when I get home and shattered and want to be looked after.

Oh dozy. That sounds crap. I hope your legs are feeling better today. My friend who is a nurse starts by putting her swollen ankles into a cold bath after shifts. It might be worth a try. Or could you try some support stockings? Just to add to the sexiness of pregnancy?!

I think you're right about over doing it. Walking up any stairs is killing me at the moment. I get horribly breathless. I fee so unfit.

Glad your scan was good red. Well done for the willpower.

I've been getting e-bay parcels most days pinkie! So many bargains to be had! And like you say, there is hardly any point in spending on newborn size, just in case we end up with big babies.

Have a lovely Saturday everyone

I've been having a serious urge to unpackage, wash and fold all of the baby clothes we've received so far!!

Exactly 18 weeks left today so I know there's no point in doing it yet but I really want to

We've been told that we are being given lots of baby stuff for free from a family member who has recently had a baby. All they want in return is an outfit for their little boy! Can't wait to get all the stuff and sort through it

Where has everyone gone?!

I hope you're all having a nice weekend?

I'm having the same urges dilly. I think I might allow myself to sort things into different age piles as a starting point. That's very kind of your family member. One of my friends dropped a huge box of stuff over yesterday. Another wants me to go and pick up stuff she's got ready for me. People are being so kind.

I'm trying not to buy any clothes now in case of ending up with way more than we need. I've made an amazon list for myself today of things I think we need and I'm surprised how little there is!! We are being given most of the 'big' stuff. All we need really for when he arrives is a few blankets / swaddles, a changing mat and a bouncy chair. There seems to be a big difference between what we need and what I want, mind you .

I'm hoping to breastfeed, but did get a tommee tippee bottle starter set the other day, just in case. It was £15 instead of £30 in tesco if anyone's looking. We've been given a tt stererlizer, so it's perfect.

Hi all

frolic I have had the busiest weekend! Went to a thing with some student midwives on Saturday, the first part was a chat about what makes a good midwife and any improvements we could think of, and 3 students gave us a talk/activities. The first was on skin to skin which was REALLY interesting, some stuff about stages of labour and then 10 mins on expectations, hopes and fears of parenthood. Quite interesting, plus there was cake. Then went to see avengers.... Bubs was VERY active during the battle scene (probably the noise.... But I like to think she was practising her Kung foo) then today IKEA!!!! For the first time ever. Amongst other things we got an armchair that kind of bounces with a washable cover to use as a nursing chair. Happy and tired today. Sorry for the essay!

Oh in other news my reflux has got quite bad, to the point where I wake up with sick/bile in my mouth just gross. I am a bit scared of being sick in my sleep. Anyone else had this?

Oh happy the reflux doesn't sound pleasant. i haven't any experience though so no tips. Maybe sleeping more upright?

Frolic I've done the sane and bought steriliser abs bottles just in case. I want to breastfeed but I've seen how much a struggle it can be sometimes so I'm open minded. I will be determined though to give it my best shot. It's free after all and I love free things

I painted the first coat of the nursery yesterday. At a baby shower today so not had time to do the second coat. Although I want a baby shower myself I'm not all that keen on them haha. It's just the games I think. Some are good and some aren't. I didn't know a lot of people so that prob doesn't help.

Feeling quite emotional and teary today for no reason whatsoever. it's stemmed from losing my Fitbit (measures your steps) that dp got me for my birthday two weeks ago And I really really hate losing things. I know the battery was running low so I'd put it on the bedside table before going to bed, then got up and went to look for the charger which I also couldn't find initially, got on with the decorating and then couldn't find it. It's completely ridiculous but it's doing my head in and making me sad! Theyre not exactly cheap and I was enjoying using it because it was encouraging me to walk more to get my recommended daily steps.

Anyway, sorry about that, it's not very interesting to anyone else I just needed to let it out!

Hope everyone else's weekends have been great.

I've got the reflux, too, happy. I'm finding ranitidine really really helps, although I'm still sleeping sitting up quite a lot.

I haven't got reflux but I get terrible heartburn in the evenings after dinner. Last night it was excruciating!!

Frolic sounds like a good plan with sorting clothes into ages. I've written a list of what we already have and what I think we need. But now that I don't know what we are being given, I shouldnt really buy anything. But I really want to!!! I think my excuse for washing and folding all the clothes is that I could then fit it all in to the drawers a bit better! at least, that's what I tell myself!!

I have issues with ranitidine...... I haven't taken it for years.

A bit of history - when I was 9 I was hospitalised with suspected appendicitis and I was sick so much I damaged my oesophagus and I was put on ranitidine twice a day for 6 months even had it through a drip at one point I think! Anyway since then I am quite prone to reflux/heartburn but ranitidine doesn't seem to work so much and my mum was convinced it had adverse side effects, but to be honest I can't remember what those side effects were.

ANYWAY I am reluctant to go for it. I am thinking of asking for omeprazole but getting a doctors appointment is a nightmare!

The problem with sleeping more upright is then my upper back hurts! so I seem to be screwed either way.

I am waiting until after my baby shower to wash and sort clothes. I have told myself I am waiting until 30 weeks before starting on my hospital bags

... I only have about 5 items of clothing so far, and I don't have anywhere to put them. You guys are so prepared! I've started looking for a cot at least, but I've no idea if I'll get a baby shower (I'm the person who organises stuff in my circle of friends, and I can't organise my own) so I'm not sure if I'm being insane by holding off on buying any stuff or just prepared!

Frolic- I know what you mean I think our post man is going to start requesting overtime for all our parcels not to mention the poor neighbours who keep taking them in as I'm never home in the day wen they come!

Dilly- I know what you mean about wanting to wash things! We've got quite a lot of clothes because as I've mentioned PILs went crazy plus I've got a few bits, my eBay bargains and a massive bag DHs cousin gave us from her LO!! I mainly want to wash and iron the not brand new stuff as although it's all clean and smells like washing powder I want it to smell of our washing powder! Haha. Ridiculous! Only thing stopping me really is the fact that as we are moving house and haven't bought baby's wardrobe or drawers yet there would be no where for me to store it!

Happy- I'm waiting till 30 weeks to do hospital bag and various other things too- mainly because I've got my uni final exam that week and can't afford to focus on anything but revising at the mo! Soothing myself with lists galore instead- that way I feel in control, won't forget stuff and yet doesn't take very long! Yes I am a complete control freak by the way- think Monica off friends!!

happy, your course thing sounds really interesting. I'm undecided about ante natal classes. All my friends say don't bother, so it's nice to hear a positive take.
I hope your acid gets better soon. I don't have any experience, so no advice, sorry. I had heartburn for the first time the other day. It's not come back yet and I hope it stays that way.

Did you find your fit bit dozy? I hope so. Loosing things is so frustrating.

I'm resisting the urge to wash stuff. I did fully intend to sort stuff into sizes yesterday to stay on top of what we have. But then I had a nap instead !! I'm still exhausted all the time.

Is anyone else finding themselves quite forgetful / easily confused? I was convinced baby brain was a myth. But I keep making really stupid mistakes at the moment. Things like picking up the wrong files for work, loosing phone chargers and general forgetfulness. I'm usually really on the ball and organised. I hate feeling I'm loosing my grip.

Anyway, I hope you all had a good Monday. One day closer to mat leave!

Evening ladies!

Hell yeah to baby brain, I'm feeling the effects. But thankfully it's silly stuff that's easily remedied but I hate being aware that my brains going to mush yet I can't do anything about it!

The temptation to wash baby stuff has been taken out of my hands as it's all currently stored at my Mum's house, but I'm so looking forward to a good sort of it. I've bought some plastic storage tubs so I can divvy it up by age/size.

Reflux is crappola, sorry you're getting it. Try sleeping propped up on an extra pillow or two, avoiding spicey or fatty good etc but really you'll likely need something like omeprazole. Deffo get to the GP and see what they can recommend but failing that a good pharmacist will be able to point you in the direction of good OTC meds.

I did a swim today, a small session but normal standards but it's wiped me out - I'm definitely feeling all 27weeks of pregnancy!!! Gaaah almost at 7 months!

Re:antenatal classes I'm edging towards NOT going to one. DH can't come with me and a lot of the subjects I fortunately already know about due yo my work. It's more the "how to cope with a newborn at home" that's more relevant to me, but I've booked myself into a breast feeding course and I'm hoping that plus, common sense and google will see me right

Nope no joy in finding My fitbit. Will.have another look tOmorrow. I blame baby brain for it all.

One of my work colleagues very kindly (ahem not) told me how she knows I'm going to end up with an epidural because I'm not going to be able to cope with the pain! I'm Sorry but i don't even know what my pain threshold is so how the hell is she supposed to know! And how about giving me a bit of encouragement and support instead of just going straight into how I'm not gonna be able to cope. I'm gonna be trying my best thats for sure. Maybe I'll do brilliantly. Who knows! And if I can't cope then that's fine too.

Oh Dozy all the comments from others are so 'helpful' aren't they?!
I'm adopting the penguins from Madagscar policy "smile and wave, just smile and wave". I also follow 'helpful cimments' with a semi vacant stare and then a 'hmmm maybe' and it cuts them dead.

I then rant in full to my DH when I get home

Swimming sounds good mzzf. I keep meaning to go, but then I throw up and stay home. I feel so unfit!!

Sorry about your Fitbit dozy. Stop looking and hopefully it will turn up in time.
Did you punch your helpful colleague in the face? I don't think anyone would blame you given what she said.
What is it about pregnancy that makes people think it's ok to be so rude? A bitch girl at work told me the other day that my bump is bigger than my co-worker's. Only problem being my co-worker was 35 to my 23 weeks. My bump is nowhere near as big as hers, rightly so. The girl that said it is a bit of a cow tbh, but there is really no need.

Has anyone else started to be touched on the bump a lot? A few have done it to me and it's really uncomfortable.

Glad I'm not the only one with baby brain! Can you imagine what we'll all be like after a few sleep deprived weeks with a newborn?! I can't wait

Hope everyone had a nice weekend and a good Monday. My weekend was very busy as we are looking to buy another place at the moment - nothing like expecting a baby to make you think you want a house and garden but hoping we will make an offer soon as would like to put myself on the waiting list for some childcare spots! Crazy I know!

Frolic - haven't had añyone try to touch my bump yet. But I think people are only starting to realise I'm pregnant.

Dozy - the comments people feel they can make when you are pregnant is ridiculous. I've been asked by a few of the men in my department "was it planned?". Maybe I'm overly suspicious but I work in an environment which is male dominated at senior level but underneath it's pretty much 50/50 so says something about the Firm.

Anyone waking up in the middle of the night with leg cramps? Have to really almost bite my tongue not to scream cause it's so painful. Or tingling hands in the morning?

Morning all. I'm feeling shattered this morning. In fact, the last few mornings. I'm not exactly getting up in the night but think I am sleeping very lightly.

Dozy hope you find your fitbit, I'm a bit like that when I lose things, really drives me mad until I find it. I love people's comments in pregnancy. I've decided to stop telling people anything about my pregnancy/birth plans as everyone seems to know best and it just winds me up!

Oh god, don't talk to me about washing baby clothes. I've already started. I know I'm so early, I can't help myself! Still have a ton left to do of things that have been given to us so I'm in no huge rush.

Went to physio for my PGP yesterday and she gave me a maternity support belt which seemed to help whilst I was at work but then took it off as soon as I got in (it's so uncomfortable!) and after cooking/doing bits at home I was in agony again later in the eve. Also have some exercises to do and she wants me to go to a group physio class for 6 weeks every Thursday at 1:30pm (what a stupid time!) and I'm wondering whether even to bother as it will mean half a day off work every Thursday and my boss already doesn't like me!

Ladies - let's talk boobs!!
Has anyone noticed any changes? Mine have got only slightly bigger, I have large norks anyway, but they've not changed how I was expecting them too.

I was expecting a much bigger increase and some change of shape - anyone rose, or am I too early?!

I've got one of those support belts, too. It helps with the round ligament pain, but it makes the reflux and breathlessness worse, so it's kind of an even trade. And it is the most astoundingly unsexy thing I have ever worn, so I'm mostly just not wearing it. I feel bad enough about my body and appearance already!

Mzzf My nipples have got MASSIVE, and dark, my boobs have only gone up a cup size at the min so not a massive size change really. I also have developed a couple of nipple freckles! which is weird.

My stretch marks are ridiculous despite not really feeling like my tummy skin has stretched (was a flubber anyway). Seriously, I have bio-oiled twice a day religiously and still got them, but that's genetics for you. My OH keeps telling me he likes them and is amazed by how my body is changing in response to growing a human... he is also baffled by where the rest of my internal organs are considering my uterus is now up to my belly button and the baby is over a foot long.

Dozy I hope you find your fitbit, I always lose stuff, its especially annoying when you KNOW it is somewhere in the house!

mzzf mine have gone up a couple cup sizes (started happening almost immediately) and a back size already. Although I feel this is probably also related to the fact I have gained weight anyway. My nipples are larger too, and I think darker but I can't tell properly.

siani I'm not getting the reflux or breathlessness so can't relate there, this one is quite narrow, more of a strap compared to the wide belts I've seen online, so mostly it just digs in to my skin. :(

I'm totally with you on the baby brain-I was wondering why my paint samples were taking so long to arrive then realised I never ordered them! Ahh. Also definite yes to wanting to wash baby clothes, this morning I didn't want to go to work and so wanted to just stay at home and organise baby things for his room!

My boobs haven't gotten any bigger yet but nipples definitely have-my friend tells me they get bigger at the very end of the pregnancy but I'm guessing everyone is a little different.

I have the tubigrip for pelvic girdle pain but find it uncomfortable so going to buy a different maternity belt. Am going to the chiropractor for the first time this week to see if it makes any difference to the pain, fingers crossed!

Anyone else not going back to work for a few years? I'm not and plan on being a stay at home mum for a little while (financially after childcare and the commute its barely worth me going back even if I wanted to) and have found people to be almost negative about it which has really surprised me-I'm from Australia originally so wondering if in the UK hardly anyone stays at home so its seen as weird? Seems everyone has an opinion on everything to do with pregnancy/child-raising doesn't it!