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April 2017 #5 - second trimester! Less feeling crap, more feeling kicks

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Celen · 20/10/2016 18:36

For all those lovelies expecting babies around April 2017 Smile

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jobrum · 25/11/2016 15:12

Exciting kitty! I'm always amazed at how much detail there is at 20 weeks, blood beating through a heart and bones in fingers. Tiny fingers!

I think I will just keep a close check on how I'm feeling for the next couple of weeks. Hoefully its just a hormone related blip and I'll forget all about it soon. If not I will definitely ask for help, I've learned not to leave things like this.

jpeg28 · 25/11/2016 16:47

jobrum im really sorry you're feeling so low. I think it's a really common thing that people experience depression in pregnancy and no one seems to talk about it. It's such a strange time of worry and anxiety as well as excitement and I think it's completely natural to feel like that sometimes. Can you call your MW and see if there is someone you can talk to about it all?

I'm so so anxious about my scan Monday. I blurted out to OH the other day "for all we know the baby isn't even alive"... not sure that's what he wanted to hear!! I'm sure everything will be ok but it's just so scary!!

I cannot believe we are all half way, or almost! It seemed to drag for so long at the beginning and now it's racing by!!

Helbelle75 · 25/11/2016 18:02

Lovely news about all of the scans. Can't wait to finally have ours on Tuesday.
I've been feeling movements, so I hope all is OK.
It's such an exciting time, but hormones and anxiety seem to creep in, don't they? I spent Sunday crying, because I've not been well, but also my first pregnancy due date is 8th December and it's an odd feeling. I'm over the moon about baby bump, but still grieving our little baby bean.
Trying to keep positive and loving hearing about all of the healthy scans.

everdene · 26/11/2016 06:02

Anyone else suffering with a horrible cold?

I feel terrible and would love a Lemsip Sad I was supposed to be going to an eBayers house today to see a glider chair but have had to cancel as there's no way I can drive feeling like I do!

everdene · 26/11/2016 06:04

My poor husband has been banished to the spare room too so I can sneeze to my hearts' content!

choccybiscuit · 26/11/2016 06:41

Yes I've had the cold. Miserable isn't it? I've also have a sinus infection, which they've given me antibiotics for, which in turn has given me thrush! So uncomfortable. I hope you feel better soon x

MyGreenSofa · 26/11/2016 08:23

I've had a continuous cold for the past 2 months basically. Too much time with germy toddlers!

Hope you feel better soon everdene and choccy. Oh and thrush is the worst! Have you got any treatment for it? Don't think you can take the usual over the counter stuff during pregnancy can you, just to make it a bit more annoying! I've heard that natural probiotic yoghurt is a good natural remedy.

everdene · 26/11/2016 09:04

Poor you Choccy and Sofa (not surprised your sofa was green if you had a cold for two months!!)

Going for brunch with a friend this morning then I'm going to clean the house and have a Netflix binge later. DH is out all day so I can lounge around feeling a bit sorry for myself! 20 week scan next week for me. Also having the flu jab and whooping cough jab, has anyone else had these? I'm hoping my cold will have gone by Monday as I guess I probably shouldn't have if it I still feel unwell.

MyGreenSofa · 26/11/2016 12:25

They do ask if you're feeling well when you have the jabs and I think as long as you don't have a high temperature it's fine to have them but they might effect you a bit more!

choccybiscuit · 26/11/2016 12:42

Thanks greensofa. No I haven't got any treatment for it, just using natural yoghurt and airing myself down there helps Blush.
everdene I had a cold while I had the flu jab and it did make me feel worse. I also picked up the norovirus vom bug straight after. I personally think it lowered my immunity even more and that's why I picked it up. I also gave it to dh. If I did it again I'd wait until I was feeling better. Enjoy your Netflix binge! I'm off to a soft ball party with dd2 now, those places are nightmares at the weekend.

jobrum · 26/11/2016 13:46

choccy I think if the cream doesn't work gps will give you a prescription for the tablets. They are safe if taken for a couple of doses from what I remember? But definitely check with doctor - although if a pharmacist spots you are pregnant they won't sell them!

I have so far avoided the cold, even though dh has been suffering for over a week and dd has woken up with a runny nose. Keep away!

jobrum · 26/11/2016 14:30

I had a rough throat and a bit sniffly for a couple of days after my flu so if not feeling 100 I'd rebook. And the whooping cough jab left my arm so achey!

Superbabywright · 26/11/2016 14:35

Hi all, i'my so happy to see everything is positive in the majority.
jobrum Keep a close eye on yourself. Your mental health is just, if not more, important than your physical health.

I'm half way through on Sunday and my scan is next Friday. Getting nervously excited. I'm feeling plenty of movement so i'my presuming we will see a nice happy dancing baby 😍
I have spent the whole of this pregnancy bunged up. I'm constantly blowing my nose. Does anyone have any tips on how to get rid of it? I don't want to be snotty all the way til April.

Cuppaqueen · 26/11/2016 15:14

Superbaby that's so me as well! I swear I have blown my nose every single day since that positive pregnancy test. Think I read somewhere that it can be another side effect of pregnancy hormones Shock so not sure there's much to be done about it.

Had my 20 week scan today and got a good look at our little baby BOYSmile It's amazing how much you can see on the scans and so reassuring to find out everything is looking fine. Good luck to everyone else with upcoming scans!

Now for the challenge of boy names - does anyone else think girls' names are easier?!

jpeg28 · 26/11/2016 15:44

Sorry to everyone suffering with colds etc... being pregnant and ill at the same time is not fair!

With my flu jab the doctor didn't even ask my name and then as she was about to stab me with the needle she said "oh what's your name and why are you having a flu jab"! I was in and out in about 3 minutes!

Just having my hair done for the first time in 20 weeks!!! I'm so so happy! It was horrible!

Congrats on your scan cuppa! A boy how exciting!! Mines Monday and I can't wait. I've been sat next to a really cute 4 year old at the hair dressers and it makes me want a little girl!

MyGreenSofa · 26/11/2016 16:42

Choccy - hope you manage to shift the thrush soon, it is horrid!

Cuppa - increased mucus is definitely a pregnancy thing, it's bugging me too! Welcome to team blue! I think boys names are impossible too. With DD we agreed on her name very quickly and had a name ready for if this baby was a girl but we have no idea what to name our little boy!

TopKittyKat · 26/11/2016 18:12

Congrats cuppa. We're on the pink team but we havent any names in the running at all. We had a couple for boys, so I think boys are easier. What were your girls names? It may give me inspiration!

I've just got my letter telling me to book in for the whooping cough vaccine. I've had my flu jab. No ill effects suffered except slight soreness if I leant on the bit where they injected me.

I'm off on a girls night soon but have nothing to wear. Wah! My "normal clothes" look wrong with a big bump, my jeans are still wet from being in the wash (no tumble dryer), and my maternity clothes are too frumpy! Woe is me...

Strubo · 26/11/2016 18:38

Sorry to hear of so many people feeling ill. I had thrush a few weeks ago, GP prescribed the pessary over the phone but said I wasn't to use the applicator to insert it, I've no idea why but I was just happy it was fixed!

I'm heading to a friends engagement party tonight, my other mate has just posted a pic on Facebook of her all dressed up and thin and glam, I'm in jeans as I've nothing else!! I've spent a good while on my makeup though and I've a sparkly top on, my daughter says it looks like baby not fat so fingers crossed!

TopKittyKat · 26/11/2016 19:13

I'm glad I'm not the only one Strubo! It's so difficult to feel good when your body has changed so much.
I hope you have a great night.

Cuppaqueen · 27/11/2016 02:55

Hey topkitty, we had Elinor Rose as top of our list but I also loved Isabella, Caitlyn, Ava, so many ... I think there's less variety and fewer unusual names for boys, but I'm sure we'll find something when we start properly looking!

Totally know what you and Strubo mean about going out. I've been going for longline tops with silk or sparkles over skinny mat jeans and heels - so far just about hides the bump but not for much longer ...

jobrum · 27/11/2016 09:29

I forgot - info I always share when thrush is mentioned: get a tablet for your partner to take! It is possible for men to have thrush with no symptoms at all so you keep getting it over and over again...

MrsRhubarb · 27/11/2016 17:38

Bubbins I've taken DD to all of mine so far, including the reassurance scan after some bleeding. There were a few little ones tagging along to the twelve week scan, though she was the only one at the twenty week, though it was generally a lot quieter and from what I gathered from the other couples in the waiting room they were on DC1. One of them had just found out they were having a girl, and the bloke was beaming at DD and chatting to her with this giddy 'oh my goodness we're having one of those!' look on his face, quite sweet.

Jobrum When we had DD I was really down after we found out we were having a girl. I had only ever imagined having a boy, so it took a while to sink in and I was surprised about how negative I felt about it. Of course once I met her I wouldn't change her for the world! Number 2 is a girl, and while it would be tempting to go for a third to maybe have a boy DH isn't keen, the thought of three teenage girls in the house is putting him off too. He randomly commented last night that we would never get to use the boys name we had picked out, so I think he's finding it harder this time than I am. With the other things you've been feeling a trip to your GP might not be a bad idea though, it would be a shame to look back and feel that it spoiled how you felt about this time.

Girls names are a nightmare! DH and I will kill each other before we agree. I have a huge bump all of a sudden. Finally bought some maternity trousers and it's like she's gone "Ahhhhhhh, I can stretch out!" I think I have also crossed over from fat tum to baby bump

Must book my whooping cough jab too, keep forgetting. Also need my next midwife appt, as her calendar wasn't available that far ahead when I last saw her. Feels so strange to not see her from 16 weeks to 28! Compared to first time it is forever between appointments.

My tiredness is back. I thought I just needed a week off work, but I've just had that and I feel just as exhausted as at the start. Blergh.

marmitecheesetoast · 27/11/2016 17:42

Started writing a long post yesterday afternoon then lost it - typical!

Anyway Choccy to second what Sturbo said you're definitely allowed canestan for thrush in pregnancy - I was given some a month or two back. You are allowed the suppository but not allowed the applicator (very small chance of doing some damage to your cervix apparently) - I was just told to use my fingers to insert it instead. Really hope it's improving now, thrush is miserable. I also second natural yoghurt, can be very soothing in experience, and getting your partner to use some treatment too.

Congrats on all the new scans - such a lovely exciting time!

I have also spent most of the pregnancy so far with a very stuffy nose, particularly in the mornings. If anyone find anything that helps please let me know! I've had to be careful not to blow too hard as given myself a nose bleed a few times.

TopKitty and Strubo hope you both enjoyed your nights out, I'm sure you both looked lovely!

We've had a bit of a crazy few days operation new kitchen has been in full swing since Thursday night. We've had a few set backs and behind where we hoped we'd be up to which is a bit disheartening. I've also hurt my back so having to take it easier today. Not sure much longer I can function with a kettle, toaster and microwave as 'kitchen' on dining room table and having to do the dishes in the bathroom sink Hmm I'm sure it'll all be worth it in the end though...!!

Re whooping cough, I asked at my GP surgery the other day and they said it was usually between 28 and 32 weeks, is that wrong?

Celticlassie · 27/11/2016 17:48

My midwife said 16-30 weeks for whooping cough but going to wait till after 20 to make an app as I've heard that elsewhere.

I'm so jealous of those of you that can feel your baby move - I'm 19 weeks and haven't felt anything yet. Other than getting a bit of a bump (which may be cake!) I no longer feel pregnant at all!

CajunKitty · 27/11/2016 17:54

Has anyone had acupuncture for headaches/migraines? If so is it worth it?
I'm a migraine sufferer usually anyway but they are getting a bit out of hand now. I woke on two days during the week with a headache which went with paracetamol, Friday I woke with another which turned into a migraine and I spent the whole day in bed, and was absolutely washed out all of yesterday, then I woke with another today which has just gone arghhhhhhh!!
Midwife has just said drink more water but I'm drinking 3-4 pints of water at least a day already.

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