Babies due in November 2016 #5

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Glowing is a complete myth, and I've decided so is even enjoying pregnancy.

I could get an Olympic medal in moaning about how much I hate pregnancy. But I'll settle for moaning specifically today about being nearly 28 weeks pregnant and still being &%$!ing sick. Grr.

Amusingly, my alcohol tolerance has dropped to virtually zero. I've barely had a glass all pregnancy but as I was on a rare night out with DP at a naice restaurant last night I had a large glass of red to take the evening to drink. And despite 3 courses of food, I still felt quite squiffy on it

I have told DP that (as we will be bottle feeding) when the baby is a few weeks old he'll be in charge and I am drinking as much of a bottle of fizz as I can and passing out asleep at 8pm

We've got a Toddlepod from last time, tired. They're awesome.

Had my iron test at my 28 week appt today, anyone else noticed they have pale nailbeds? I only noticed them whilst in hols and I think it can be a sign of anaemia. Whooping cough jab is booked for next Monday...I hate jabs!

Ohh really spotty? Do you think I could get away with getting that one (instead of the smaller one) for a new born? Seems like shell only be in it a couple of months and then I'll need to upgrade! What are your thoughts?

I'm only glowing because my skin is so bad it now has an oily sheen.

Haha I'm (selfishly) glad it isn't just me but I seem to have unleashed a tirade!
Good news is I've taken tomorrow off, I've persuaded someone to cover my on-call duties and smiled sweetly at my boss (4 kids always moaning how tough her life is but no sympathy for anyone else) while explaining that I won't be in.
Now I just need to manage a good sleep. How I wish for - lots of it, not just a slightly guilty half glass.

The Toddle pod is quite big, think a newborn might be quite lost in it. We used it from 6months ish but my three year old likes to curl up in it still.

I reckon the glow can be more a state of mind rather than purely a physical wonder woman appearance. Touch wood but since about week 15 I've been feeling really positive (except the odd wobble). I was super paranoid until 12 weeks after losing several babies before but I'm really loving being pregnant and a few people have said that it shows which is nice.

I'm achey, I'm exhausted, my nosebleeds keep erupting at inconvenient times, I'm suddenly huge but every kick makes me smile with excitement. I've started laughing hysterically at stupid things which is kind of contagious. I know it won't be like this for much longer so I'm trying to make the most of this time and focusing on the good things. I think walking home from work is helping despite making me quite sore. I also think eating and drinking what I'm comfortable with is helping - not a popular choice on mn. I've done the 'do everything by the book route' several times before and shit happens. When people say inconsiderate things (which they do), I assume they are coming from a good place and it is up to me to take the good out of what they might mean.

This is just what is working for me. I really sympathise with all the bad bits and hear other people are having similar issues but I hope it's not just negative things everyone is feeling. The good stuff is awesome!

I agree Bolly actually feeling guilty about my earlier rant as I too have enjoyed pregnancy since about week 13 until today so hoping this is just a wobble-day.

I'm loving her kicks and planning the nursery and choosing clothes and things for her. My DH is being super supportive and even my dog has taken to resting his head on my bump for his evening cuddles which is really cute.

25+3 and feeling grateful!

I'm hoping the good stuff and positivity hits soon, I'm 24+3 and still haven't felt baby move (anterior placenta) so not unduly worried but would love to feel them move and think that would help the connection?
On a plus note, went to yoga last night and slept for 6 hours, bladder was nearly bursting time I did wake up but so worth it. Would definitely recommend it for those with pgp and other aches and pains too.

Don't want to piss anyone off but I'm actually feeling pretty good. I've definitely had an easy time - no sickness or other bad symptoms and am sleeping really well. Am told by lots of people that I'm glowing. Being 51 it's particularly gratifying. Having lost 5 babies over the past 5 years and finally pregnant at pretty much the last chance saloon made me determined not to complain. But to be absolutely honest I really haven't had a lot to complain about - I work from home, my husband is supportive & I do actually feel pretty good. Hand on heart I can't actually say that I absolutely love being pregnant - but I do feel pretty special which is nice.

I am genuinely happy for everyone that is really enjoying their pregnancies - hopefully I will join you all soon. I'd much rather be happy than a gloom monster. I'm also going with the reasoning that no 2 pregnancies are the same so if we are lucky and blessed again next time I will be firmly in the happy camp.

So... I read a Norwegian study which says having dark chocolate throughout pregnancy leads to happier babies....am currently munching through some delicious dark Lindt for the third day in a row....can't hurt!

Good research need I might follow suit!

Ooh they do so many lovely flavours too so could try them all in the name of research

Ooh I do like the sound of that need! Do you think it works with milk chocolate? It probably does, but dark chocolate is more concentrated so I'd have to eat more milk chocolate to get the desired effect, right?

Hugs to those feeling crap - I'm with you. It's nice that we've got this space to throw ourselves a little pity party, I feel bad complaining about it when I'm thrilled to be pregnant but you guys understand which is so nice

I'm glad to hear some of you are feeling great, it's giving me hope that this will get better! I was feeling fine up until about 3 weeks ago when the breathlessness kicked in, and now I feel like I'm out of breath all the time! It's constant and makes relaxing really difficult.

Also the baby has barely moved today and is usually very active, so I'm finding relaxing very hard today anyway! I've tried drinking really cold water and walking around a bit and I think I felt a few flutters but if it was him moving, it was very slight indeed. Does anyone have any tips on how to relax a bit? All of this breathing rubbish and worrying has me feeling a mess today!

Muffy - someone said they move less when they are having a growth spurt. Mine hardly moved at all yesterday - but I've had some kicks today. I've also got a doppler for listening to the heartbeat in case I really have a wobble.

I find mine is very active after a hot bath so you could also try that tonight - and if nothing else it's very nice & relaxing.

Thank you corrine, I'll give that a go. I've been avoiding hot baths since I've been pregnant but it must be okay to have them by now

It's so nice to hear people feeling well, has given me hope too. I had a better day today, I was off work, DD was at nursery and I slept, watched junk on iplayer and generally slobbed. I think I needed that!
I've just picked up a second Moses basket from a friend of a friend. I'm not sure if I'll need it but it was free. It's funny seeing two of them next to each other. Funny and a bit scary!

I'm very tired this week but generally feeling positive! I do really love being pregnant but I'm always aware that others have a hard time and that every pregnancy is different. It's so good to read so many different experiences in this thread - hope all who are struggling can find positivity in the little milestones and are enjoying self-care when you can.

Muffy I have read that during growth spurts they're less active - mine has quiet days and really wriggly days, it's quite hard to determine a proper pattern so I'm just going with it and trusting my instincts.

Last time round when I had a day of less movement the mw suggested lying on the left with an ice cold drink and something sweet. If I feel concerned this usually works for me.

Remember though they don't mind if you're concerned and need to go in, I did last time. As soon as I was strapped up DD started wriggling but don't suffer in silence at home.

Muffy, my little one was really quiet today too. Tried the iced water and lying on my left for over an hour and felt nothing, so popped up to the hospital. They were absolutely fantastic and said to always go up if you're worried about movement. They don't do the traces this early (I'm at 25+4 today) just a heartbeat check but she listened for a good few minutes and was happy that things were fine. She also said there are no official guidelines on how much movement you should feel within a certain timeframe, but if your baby isn't moving normally for them, then get it checked.

Ooh I just read that DH may be able to hear the heartbeat using an empty loo roll. Can someone see if it works - mine's overseas until Saturday. That would be super cool.

I find warm baths always lead to lots of movement. Also finding huge variation at the moment at 26+2. Third trimester approaching, wowzers!

I was on the phone whilst doing my 10 minute flat walk home from work today. Had to say I would call back as I literally couldn't speak, think the person thought I was nuts!!

Had a proper pregnancy crisis at lunch today in a deli.

Options-

salads (possible toxoplasmosis)
Tuna quiche (high in mercury)
Smoked salmon bagel (do I risk it?)

Oh right, cornflakes at my desk it is then!!