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topmammy · 02/09/2016 08:45

Thread #7 for a very chatty bunch!

(Sorry I accidentally used the last message on the previous thread... hope everyone finds the new thread successfully Grin)

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LondonGirl83 · 06/09/2016 13:51

Is that what's happening-- my ribcage is expanding. At dinner on Friday I felt like my ribs were breaking! Good to know its normal!

kikisdelivery · 06/09/2016 14:00

Wow, I've said it before, but this thread moves at lightning speed!

I had loads I wanted to comment on but I've forgotten lots, but here goes some!

Bras: I feel you... I definitely need to go and get measured, even with an extendor already in place. I definitely got benefit out of the extender strap up until now (17 weeks for me) but as my boobs feel like they're about to explode out of my work top I think I need to get measured properly!

Sleep: yes, I'm the same - waking up either for a pee, or just randomly, at around 3-4am and just not being able to get back to sleep at the moment, for a good hour or so. It's really annoying. I've tried reading to make myself tired again if I do wake up, which sometimes works and sometimes doesn't, depending on the book!

Meltdowns: oh good lord I had one at the wedding we went to over the weekend. I forgot / didn't realise how difficult it'd be to be the sober one as the night went on. The OH basically - through booze and party excitement and family all being together - turned into some kind of drunken beast as far as I was concerned. I got zero sense from him after about 11pm, he kept walking away from me or ignoring me, so I pretty much stormed off to bed then had a crying fit the next morning when he (very hungoverly) apologised for being a bit of a drunken arse. All is well and there was no damage aside from some grumpiness, but it's the kind of thing that pre-baby I'd have been irritated by but ultimately ignored. Not now! Hysterical sobbing in our room .... nice. Blush. The wedding weekend was very lovely though - it's made me want a proper holiday because being away for a couple of days was lovely.

I am so jealous of all you ladies finding out sex! My scan is 23rd September... it's dragging so much. Like someone else said (I think it was ever maybe?) - no movements for me yet either, booo Sad. Or if there are movements, I am not sure if they're just digestion/belly rumbles, so I don't want to get my hopes up and then panic if they fade off!

MarjorySunshineDust · 06/09/2016 14:21

sausagedoggeorge Try measuring using this website
booborbust The traditional way of measuring isn't really accurate and I would be surprised if that back size is right for you!
I really rate panache nursing bras, they are quite pretty and supportive despite being unwired, i plan on wearing mine throughout pregnancy/breastfeeding.

topmammy · 06/09/2016 18:24

ever your HR dept sound just delightful! Hmm Mine once forgot to pay us - in December! Shock

I slept badly too last night... my toddler suddenly woke up at 2am and shot off the bed and had an almighty tantrum screaming thing. I wonder if she had had a bad dream. Then she wanted boob but I'm refusing all feeds at night so she insisted on twiddling my nipples instead. Then after finally getting back to sleep hip pain kept waking me up. Might have to fish out the dream genii tonight.

Sparkles I felt pretty chilled out during my last pregnancy. Not so much this time. No idea what's going on Grin

I'm currently trying the boob or bust bra measuring thing. It told me to try a 34G!!! I'm currently wearing a 36B Hmm I really need a new bra or two though so hoping the fb group for boob or bust can help fit check me. I like hotmilk nursing bras so hoping to get one of those.

First day back at work today and it was information overload and I got a massive tension headache. Other than that it went okay Grin

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Kellz92 · 06/09/2016 18:24

Witch my bmi is also 41 and I haven't got a letter? Didn't with DD either. And I managed to get an epidural in last labour, it didn't work first time but I was assured that was nothing to do with my size.

I'm struggling with insomnia too!

Sausage I hope you enjoyed your holidays!! Lucky you boob wise yet another pregnancy that my boobs stay exactly the same!!

Naschkatze · 06/09/2016 18:44

Sausage I've seen (and bought) bra extenders in all sorts of weird places. They had them in Robert Dyas and Wilkinsons! With sewing/fabric stuff. Cheap and cheerful but definitely do the job.
I'm managing just with that at the moment but my rib cage has definitely expanded and boobs are much bigger. Luckily I used to be tiny so now I just look normal rather than completely flat chested! Grin

I too slept badly last night. Had the worst nightmare for a while - serial killer Hmm it was very realistic and then I couldn't sleep.

PianoOnlyTheWhiteKeys · 06/09/2016 18:51

Hi everyone, I'm 19 wks today and it's so interesting to hear you all experiencing the same things as me. That's why I love this group (even though we're all suffering) it's good to know it's normal I guess?

I've also been waking up for 3 hour chunks of the night then dragging myself to work and counting the minutes til I can leave. It's so boring!

I've felt lots of movement, but am a bit further ahead I guess. Full on turning down there when I walk feels weird but is a good reminder.

Have also been peed off with DH this week and crying regularly in the loos/at my desk/stationery cupboard. The move, 4 wknds of unpacking/ trips to IKEA and furniture building have properly got to me, but DH seems to have forgotten I'm pregnant and giving me a hard time/giving me the silent treatment if I get upset. Had to remind him today to read his book, especially the hormone pages, so think he gets it now Hmm

One underwear question I have though... not bras but bottoms - what are we all wearing (if not TMI)? I'm loving the maternity tights but the undies seem to be undoing all their hard work!

GinIsIn · 06/09/2016 18:54

I have just discovered the Jojo maman Bebe over the bump support knickers. They look horrific but oh my god so comfy!!

SBSparkles · 06/09/2016 19:02

I'm wearing bikini cut knickers as anything bigger hurts my tummy. The thing I'm struggling with is leggings. I have some maternity leggings but they feel tight around the waist. I also bought maternity leggings from mothercare - in large - but they are still too tight! Can anyone recommend any good ones?

SBSparkles · 06/09/2016 19:04

Sausage I got a great bra from Jojo and its a black almost sort of sports bra/crop top shape. It's sooooo comfy and will allow for more growth!

divadee · 06/09/2016 19:08

I'm glad others are feeling a bit hormonal and teary. I have had a week of stress. Obviously moving house and then a traumatic event last week that I can't discuss but enough to put everyone on alert to how I'm feeling (I had a complete mental breakdown last December) and no one wants a repeat.

Work have been great and given me shorter hours and I'm now office based but I am not only with a high risk pregnancy and in a stressful manual job and moving house I am also doing an institute of leadership and management course in management at the same time as all of this. My next assignment is due in tomorrow and I only started it today. Gahhhhhh. So a few tears and tantrums today while I'm surrounded my moving boxes.

twocatsandatoddler · 06/09/2016 19:09

H&M leggings are great! Super comfy, nice and thick, and stay up.

Shellbell0403 · 06/09/2016 19:12

sparkles i wear primark leggings, so comfy and very stretchy

topmammy · 06/09/2016 19:14

Knickers- I'm currently wearing full briefs Grin they don't exactly look pretty but they're so comfy and are staying up for now!

Sparkles H & M maternity leggings are great. I'm impressed with lots of their Mama range actually.

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PianoOnlyTheWhiteKeys · 06/09/2016 19:21

Sorry to hear things have been tough Diva I try to visualise where I will be in a week when I know something horrible is coming up, but good luck with the assessment, you can do it!

Re leggings, I bough some next ones, they're roomy enough, probably too much so I've been folding the wasteband down to my hips so they're more like under bump. Seem good quality anyway. Tights are also Next. £9.99 a pair though, hope they don't get caught on anything pointy Hmm

SBSparkles · 06/09/2016 19:54

Thanks guys - just ordered some h&m leggings and tights.
After saying I don't have emotional ups and downs I do well up every time anything to do with babies or motherhood comes on TV!! Just cried at how I met your mother! Shame! Blush

Readyfortwo · 06/09/2016 19:59

Another vote for nursing bras here. I'm large chested so don't really like not wearing under wires so find nursing bras just that bit more supportive. Also, they have a gazillion different back hooks instead of the normal 3 so you can go up & down as your body changes. My faves are from a brand called 'Hot Milk' as they're lacy & vaguely more attractive than the normal nursing fare.

LondonGirl83 · 06/09/2016 21:05

Hot milk- I like the name ready!

I didn't even know maternity knickers were a thing. They sound sexy
Grin

I'm still in normal clothes but once the weather changes I probably will pick up a few decent things for work so I still look professional.

Just finished pregnancy pilates and I think I'll spend the rest of the evening in my work out kit.

wispaxmas · 06/09/2016 22:05

piano, I bought a set of under bump MAMA bikini briefs from H&M the other week and they're nice. I also have a set of under bump seamless undies I bought in Canada last time, but I've failed to spot anything similar here Sad

SausageDogGeorge · 06/09/2016 22:24

Thanks for the advice everyone! I've used the Boob or Bust calculator and it says I'm a 34DD!! I will give that size a try and maybe look at Hotmilk! Want something that's comfy but still looks nice! I'll let you know how I get on! Smile

Readyfortwo · 06/09/2016 22:40

I've read back a bit further now. Try not to worry too much about the emotions London, I had a run in with a colleague about 30mins before my customer turned up a few weeks back & was still struggling to get my emotions back under control when someone helpfully picked them up from reception for me & about 8 of them walked in to the room where I was trying to get my shit together. Ended up just saying 'well there's no point in trying to hide it, yes I have been crying but don't worry it's nothing related to today' (lie) and then launch straight into the presentation. I'm hoping it made me seem more human (I'm a bit of a hard arse at work) but only time will tell! I'm still hiding my pg from them so no blaming the hormones.

What I would say is that it's worth thinking a bit about whether now's the right time to move. The first 6-12months back at work with a baby at home is really tough. Even if your husband is getting up in the night, your sleep will be interrupted & once you're both back at work it's much tougher. I frequently found myself working with just 1 or 2 hrs sleep in the first year & if you're going to use a nursery you tend to get a lot of calls for urgent pick-ups to begin with as the DC work their way through all the nursery bugs. You've already proved yourself at your current employer & will hopefully find it less stressful if you can't quite deliver to your usual high standards. Personally I'd have found it a lot more stressful if I was new into a role & working with people who didn't know me at my best.

Keepingupwiththejonesys · 06/09/2016 22:43

Congratulations to those who've found out babies gender Smile a little jealous mind! We're having a surprise but I'll be having a sneaky look of I see anything lol.

Movements... I've felt baby move a.good few.weeks now. Have recently (past four-five days) been able to feel movements from the outside, only in the evening so far though. My dd1 felt baby move the other night but poor hubby hasn't yet. X

Mysterycat23 · 07/09/2016 07:08

Fenella your dog is adorable! This is my little fluff ball..

Due February 2017 - thread #7
GinIsIn · 07/09/2016 07:09

Ah, Mystery so cute!!!!

Shellbell0403 · 07/09/2016 08:07

Insomnia is going to be the death of me 😴😴😴

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