Babies due in November 2016 #4

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Hi all. Just place marking on the new thread.
I think my sickness is pretty much gone now. I've noticed I only really feel ropey when I'm tired, like today. DP was out drinking last night and I couldn't sleep properly until he was home which was after 2am. Then he kept waking me up regularly with his snoring . Early night tonight for sure.

smells Zara and John Lewis usually have some nice yellow and grey pieces x

smells, when I was buying for my friends' twins H&M was amazing for gender neutral stuff. There's a better selection in bigger stores but should be online too, I think. Hope you find some lovely bits!

Rusk, shame one of your friends was so odd about it! Maybe she'll come around with time?

Rusk, what's your less enthusiastic friend's situation? The only slightly lukewarm reactions I have had have been from friends who aren't in good places themselves or who for whatever reason see married/committed people having kids as the enemy.

Thanks newjob and copper, there are a few things there that look good. Think I will wait until my next midwife appointment to hear the heartbeat again, then start with a few little things

Rusk, that's a shame your friend wasn't excited. One of my best friends (or, was my best friend but I've taken a step back since I had my miscarriage in Jan and she was so, so unsupportive) was excited when I told her at supper last week but I said something about how uncomfortable I get in the evenings because of the bloating and straight away she was like 'don't complain! You can't complain!' She has wanted a baby for the 8 years I've known her but is so fussy about men and can never seem to save enough to do IUI herself, so it must be hard to see someone get the thing you've wanted for so long, but I dunno. Just sucks to have to censor yourself around people who you consider to be good friends at such a happy time in your life.

You certainly can complain smells. I am sure we are all excited, thrilled, and grateful to be pregnant, but that doesn't mean it is an easy nine months.

I'm 15 weeks today but I haven't felt any movements yet!

I'm trying to teach myself how to crochet so I can make something for the baby - I'm not very good yet!

Between the puking, the cough, the cold, the trapped wind, the indigestion, the cramps and the painful muscles, I am pretty certain this baby could have a good old kick at me and I'd just put it down to one of the other symptoms. 15+3 so looking forward to it but not expecting to know when it's happening.

I know it sounds like I'm mean but I feel a lot of her attitude is down to me getting my life together and a touch of jealousy.
I met my husband online which she does not approve of, I moved out of our flat share to move in with him and now the baby is on its way. I know it's hard on her but she is now with a super lovely guy and is truly happy. She doesn't like babies, once they grow and interact she is better so fingers crossed give it a few years and we will be back on track She has just sent a girls name she likes so maybe she will come around quicker than I first thought!

Hello

Can I join baby due 17 November.

Evening all, so I've spent 6 hours in the car today visiting family. Actually don't feel too bad, just a bit extra tired but this morning my sickness returned very unexpectedly!

It's been 2 weeks since I was last sick, this morning I was taking my vitamins when they made me gag. No dramas, until I threw up all over my kitchen worktop! I was mortified! My poor DH had to help me clean it up while I sobbed! Definitely one to rival my earlier 3 times in bed episode!

I too have a friend who was less than thrilled but it was expected but to be honest, I'm just hoping she can become happy with her own situation as she is really struggling at the moment which is hard to see.

Hope everyone has had a lovely weekend!

Hi helena is this your first baby?

I am due DC3 on 2nd Nov.

To those who've had less than thrilled reactions, it is hard, it would be nice if everyone could be happy for us, or failing that just be completely honest with how they feel. I have a few friends for whom my news isn't the best, a couple who have struggled with infertility and then some friends I met through support groups after DS1 was stillborn, it is all a bit complicated and a little sad, but I much prefer it when a friend can say "I am happy for you, I'm just struggling with things at the moment so give me time". I have tried to do the same when faced with pregnancy news I have found hard, it certainly gets easier for me over time so hopefully you will find your friends come round soon.

fed the unexpected sickness sounds awful. Very well done for going ahead with your family visit plans, I think I might have bailed with a morning like that!

cake I'm sorry to hear about your DS. We've suffered childloss too and it brings a completely different dimension to both my own feelings about pregnancy and my understanding of others reactions. I hope I'm a more compassionate person as a result but I think I'm also more driven to make the happiest possible life for my little family. We've been through such a lot.

On a lighter note... Has anyone else had a look at the chinese gender prediction charts to see what it says they're having? Just looked up mine (it's age and month of conception) and apparently I'm having a girl! Well I guess I'll find out if it's right in a week and a bit!

Thanks Cake it was literally as my lift turned up! Had to dash out to explain I'd be a few minutes! Felt totally fine afterwards!

I'm taking pregnacare max, so the dose is3 tabs a day but they are HUGE and always seem to make me gag.

Ooh I haven't Ineed but I will now!

It's a boy aparantly! Only 6 weeks until we find out if the 50/50 odds are correct

Ooooh, apparently it's a boy for us!

Fedup hope you're feeling better... I think you win the award for unexpected vomiting!

I've had some pink spotting this evening. Not really sure what to think of it to be honest. I thought things were finally going to be easy going to keep an eye on it but call the midwife in the morning either way- not sure if I'm RH negative or not. I assume they would have told me but then I also think I'm probably expecting too much from the NHS to think that. Not sure if I should just go up for another scan or not.

I would go up for another scan smells. Really hope everything is ok.

Welcome Helen.

I also have friends who have suffered from infertility, miscarriage and stillbirth and struggle at time because I feel guilty I am pregnant and not them. I tend to avoid putting photos etc in general of my child/scans on social media and try to be as tactful as possible. It is a horrible situation.

Chinese test reckons a girl for me.

I'd deffo call the midwife for reassurance tomorrow.

I'm rhesus negative and got a call from my GP after my booking bloods to advise me that id need anti-d after any bleed/bump and at 28 weeks. The same happened in my last pregnancy too so I'm sure it's standard to follow it up but worth an ask when you speak to midwife. Hope all is well.

need so sorry to hear that you have suffered the loss of a child too.

smells I hope there hasn't been any more spotting overnight and that the midwife can reassure you today.

Chinese gender prediction says boy for me, I have a feeling it is a girl, one of us will be right, I'll find out a week today! As an aside, I'm not happy that in Chinese years I am 2 years older!

smells I hope you get some reassurance this morning. Thinking of you.

It's my scan at 9am and I am very nervous! Just downed my pint of water. Think there's a few of us with scans today - hope everyone is ok!

Good luck copper and everyone else with scans today.