December 2016 - Thread 5! 20 week scans and wriggly babies

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Thought I'd start a new thread before thread 4 fills up

Popski I had exactly that at my 15 week scan (I'm having monthly scans) - basically all around 44th percentile but tummy around 93rd.

The consultant was not at all concerned and said it is likely that everything will level out over time. Didn't mention that GD could be a cause or concern.

ohhh that's good to hear Tiny, thank you! (And hope it does all level out for you.) Not that it does me or baby any harm to cut out sugar etc - but I could have done without the worry and the guilt that I've somehow unconsciously caused harm to my baby.

Thank you so much BigFam I have just ordered a bag for only £14 so impressed it was my treat for myself and will make a great hospital bag can't wait for it to arrive.

I've to go for glucose testing at 26 weeks because of history of big babies. Hopefully all b ok..

They're really lovely aren't they Lovewatchingrainfall 😊

I've got to have glucose testing at 28 weeks as well. Just because I'm older (36....) and that's the trust's policy. I've got no other markers for it whatsoever.

Popski Mine measured as 91st centile...but nobody said anything about it and the sonographer didn't look concerned at all. Was going to ask the midwife at the next appointment.

I think my bump's grown loads. Was out with a friend in Cardiff yesterday and thought it was still hiding quite well. She said it only showed when the wind was blowing on my top. Hairdresser today didn't really notice it, either. However, I tried on my new tankini today (my normal one was starting to feel a little tight, but it still fits...although it made me look like a right fatty when I went to the pool on Sunday) and I think I look about 15 months pregnant in it. Feels quite comfy, though.

I think it was because of the huge disparity in measurements - if they had all been 92nd she wouldn't have been so concerned? But because - this is my very basic understanding - a baby from GD mum will carry the extra weight particularly in shoulders and torso, she was concerned by how much bigger the tummy was on the centiles than other bits of him.

Going to call midwives and see what they say. I'm moving between trusts before my next appointment so don't want to miss out on any tests.

Mini our DS1 measured very big (always 90th centile +) but came out two weeks early at 7lb5, so I would say not to be too concerned as they do get it wrong - and I would do well to take my own advice!

OMG the 20 week scan is the most amazing thing EVER!!! Wow!

And my due date changed to 26/12!

Aaaaaand! We have to go back at 32 weeks for another scan as the placenta is low. I have since discovered that loads of my friends have also had this and statistically 9 times out of 10 it resolves itself... Here's hoping I'm one of those 9

I've got to have the Glucose Tolerance Test as well at 25 weeks or so, purely based on my BMI being slightly higher than the recommended level. It annoyed me massively at first because it was based on that only but I've always been a heavy person. Now I just figure I need to do what's best for baby and so I'm just going with it!

I found out on Friday that my baby is a girl then 3 hours later, found out that my dear mum had died, she'd been told 5 days before that she was in remission from Leukaemia and was due to come home after 4 months of isolation then at the last minute got an infection which she died of in intensive care.

I am so heartbroken but also comforted and spurred on by this little baby that is growing inside me. Amazing the power of being pregnant to give you a different perspective and feel that you've just got that 'something extra' every time you feel down.

Aw bumbleclat - I'm so so sorry to hear your news. Much love to you. Did you manage to tell your Mum the sex of the baby?

Your Mum will live on in your baby. Much much love over the coming days and weeks. Take care of yourself.

So sorry to hear that bumbleclat. Hopefully feeling your little girl can provide you some comfort x

So sorry for your loss of your mum bumbleclat what sad news glad your little girl is bringing you comfort though

popski I had gd in my last pregnancy although they never mentioned anything like that about the scan (I failed the gtt that's how they knew) I'm really paranoid about getting it again so I got a home blood sugar monitor from Amazon and am testing each day to keep an eye on it. There's a really good FB called gestational diabetes uk where you can get diet advice too if you want to get tips just in case! They tend to do a lot of high protein and cut down on carbs (but not cut out completely). I'm waiting to do another gtt at 28 weeks too

So sorry for your loss bumble

bumble so sorry to hear about your mum

I'm so sorry bumble My lovely dad died when I was heavily pregnant with my youngest son. Its such a tough time but I found that being pregnant helped me to 'deal' with the grief a little better. Hugs

bumblecat im so sorry for your loss xxx thinking of you. Your mum will be watching over you and this baby. I do hope you are okay and have lots of support xxx

Bumble so sorry to hear about your mum, such a horrid shock when you thought she would soon be coming home. to you and to weechops too.

Thank you for the tip firawla. Really helpful resource. Good luck to all ladies with GTTs.

Bumbleclat that is very sad news. Sending much hugs to you. I hope the positive thoughts about your little girl stay with you and carry you through

bumble I am so sorry, how cruel just when you and she thought she was finally clear . Absolutely heartbreaking.

Is anyone else feeling generally uncomfortable and wondering how they're going to cope with another four months of getting bigger and more uncomfortable?!

Sending love bumblecat

Thank you everyone.
I have rather selfishly come away on a weeks holiday to be shocked by a pool rather than at home.
I'm not looking forward to going home and sorting out all of her flat/funeral etc.
But again it comes in waves the Grief and between times I'm still able to get fully excited about the baby.

bumble that's not selfish at all, that seems very sensible. At times like these you need to do whatever is best for you and stuff what anyone else thinks xx.

Bigfam you are such a bad influence, those tripp bags are lovely!! I keep telling myself I don't really need one but I did have a similar bag stolen out of the boot of my car ages ago and never replaced it. Out of interest..... what size did you get?

Bumble I'm so sorry to hear about your Mum. And so sad just as you thought she would be able to come home soon. My Dad has cancer at the moment, and my parents were basically told last week that's there's not much more active treatment that they think is going to work any more, so I think we're mainly in the palliative care stage now, although he is reasonably bright in himself at the moment. It's a cancer of his white blood cells (myeloma) and we know that in all likelihood he too will succumb to an infection / virus at some point in the next few months. It's shit and does really mess with your head. One minute I feel excited about our new baby girl, and then I feel sad about Dad and the fact that he won't get much time with her (presuming nothing happens to him obviously before baby is born). I guess I just wanted to say I understand some of how you are feeling and please feel free to PM me or anything if you want. xx