August 2017: the one in which we'll get midwife appointment

[Fattycowagain]

Shiny new thread!

Due dates:

29th July
sparklyuggs

30th July
letmehaveabloodyname
chicken86

31st July
hrfvenia
sandsandwiches

1st August
claralane
holz657

2nd August
blink1982
mochachocachino
FlaminFlamingo99
kezmarie
drewob0

3rd August
sociallyacceptablecookie
thisismee
loubella11

4th August
yolorolo
intothewoods84
goingtoinfinity

6th August
bryonie2017
fuzzinmybrain
bellybean

7th August
timefor2

8th August
largemelons
fieldsandgrasses (twins)
mulderitsmex
oatybiscuits

9th August
thenorthernluce
alexnorthernireland1
icelemongin
scatterbrainedlass
wantingbaby

10th August
whoateallthejaffacakes
firsttimer12345
sockgnome
dryice
heatherbaby

11th August
mrsg280516
airyfairy1991
lixon
pollycazaletwannabe
loulabelle1990

12th August
cocochops
watchingitallagain

13th August
Lizzielicious

15th August
fattycowagain

16th August
writerwannabe83

17th August
justmumr
lynseyc83
user1480930113

18th August
glasgowgeorgie
sara237

19th August
itsalwayssunny
firsttimer144

20th August
oggy88

21st August
thirdthoughts
onlymrsmac

22nd August
spacecats3

23rd August
zigazigahh

24th August
tirednick
flashaaaah
fudgecrackers

25th August
nicky883
putputput
butterybollocks

27th August
kirstyinnorway
denna81
mmmmalbec
trenzalor

28th August
okydoke

29th August
brainfried1986
bluesdetoi
herewegoagain31

30th August
dizzydaisylou
thatsalovelybush
hellsbellsk

edd tbc
alpacarabbit
zelda91
gemgems2214
lunalovepud
superc3228
choccyteapot
tmi26
scottishlady7
heatherxo
alphon5e
stormcloud10
loobylou0226
misst2095
jasperpotato
swimchick1980
catherinebee85

Thanks Sparkly - I think this week I'll be prioritising the pampering. I've got a gel nail kit & it's been a while so might give that a go :)

I have felt pretty low in places during this pregnancy, too, Brainfried. It has thankfully lifted in the last couple of weeks (I'm 10 weeks) - I was getting concerned that I was developing antenatal depression! My ideas - allow yourself to have faith that it will almost certainly go away soon (hormones are total and utter buggers for affecting my mood); if it's possible, have a little power nap when you feel that exhaustion hit in the evening (I've found a little 20 min snooze perks me up no end). And put away/hide the scales!!

Hope everyone is doing well. I haven't been around for a little while, HG is getting me down hugely. Been sleeping 13 hours a day and laying bored for the rest!

Have a question about maternity clothes for those that have done all this before. I want to try and keep costs down as much as possible so what could I buy that would last the whole pregnancy? Or am I better off waiting until I'm bigger? I only fit into one pair of jeans at the moment so I'll have to get something

Sickrose, I would wait until you're bigger, as I ordered a ton of maternity clothes in the ASOS 70% off sale and most was far too big for now (13 weeks). The only currently useful things were trousers with stretchy panels, but everything else was giant, even in my current size (12/14). It's hard, though, cos I can't button/zip up most of my work trousers or skirts, so I'm now wearing my stretchy dresses and most accommodating skirts to work (tops are fine). At weekends, I mostly wear leggings and tunic type things, which are very forgiving!

I may invest in an extender thing for the waistband for these last few weeks when I don't need maternity wear; anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks northern. I'm not much of a dress wearer so I might buy a couple now. ASOS has a lot of maternity/nursing one so I could get a good year or so out of them! Did you get over or under bump jeans?

Sickrose I was preggo last time at exactly the same time of year and I became convinced that it was an awesome time to be pregnant, clothes-wise! By the time most of us have a sizeable bump, it should be quite warm so it makes things so much easier/cheaper. You don't have to worry about a coat that will accommodate and a lot of 'normal' spring/summer clothes will stretch nicely (so you can avoid the premium attached to most maternity clothes). E.g. I bought lots of stretchy maxi dresses from Primark last time and they were awesome (and super cheap!).

Having said that, I had a few pairs of maternity leggings, trousers and jeans and they were super comfy/useful (I liked the H&M ones, although had to size up loads, which was a bit depressing!). I much preferred over-bump jeans (seriously comfortable... I struggled to stop wearing them!). I also had some maternity tights to wear under the dresses for the cooler spring days.

I'm struggling right now though - my normal clothes either don't fit or they make me look pregnant (and I haven't had my scan yet so still trying to hide the bulge/bloat!).

I also bought some things in the ASOS sale but sent them back because they were just enormous!

Thanks to those who replied about scan times. I'm gonna have to suck it up and try to make myself sleep before 2 more night shifts. If it's good news I'm gonna be too excited for sleep!xx

Sickrose I am also struggling with my regular clothes. Very depressing at only 10 weeks. I've ordered some maternity leggings and black trousers from Asda Direct. They were very cheap and will go with my usual tops for work for a while. I also picked up some stuff from the sale racks in H&M as they had some skinny jeans and summery tops and shorts. Stashing for our holiday in June.

Re: trousers not fitting, my mum recommended using an elastic band tied into the buttonhole of jeans and then looped over the button to give a few extra inches of space! It might save buying new clothes for a couple of weeks at least?!

Glad I'm not the only one struggling with jeans/waistbands! My waist is really thickening now. While my app is telling me not to indulge cravings and stay healthy, it's nice to speak to other real Mums at a similar stage to know that what I'm experiencing IS normal

I bought a super soft/lightweight loose black denim shirt from H&M this week which I've worn nearly every day with black tights! (It even washes/dries quickly because it's thin.) It hides my bloat and is so comfy. My office was quite relaxed so if paired with heeled ankle boots, it's suitable... Plus I bought it so large that I think it will last almost to the end! Also a stretchy black short skirt with no waistband, and a baggy stripy jumper to wear with it. That's basically going to be my only two outfits until I get a proper bump now

Don't mean to imply everyone here isn't staying healthy/not indulging cravings, I just think my particular app is a bit idealistic!

I found ASOS sale good, and there's often bundles on eBay which can be worth a look. I think it depends on your normal style of clothes, one of my friends wore her own clothes for ages (loose, draped tunics over leggings) but those in suits needed maternity trousers at 12w.

I just switched to over the bump jeans, much comfier now I have a bump rather than bloating, I got them in h&m but needed to go up a size or two.

End of the sales is a good time to get jumpers and looser tops in a size up. Some of the high street maternity stuff isn't my taste at all!

I've bought a couple of skirts like yours from primark Kirsty but longer ones as I already have that H&M one and it barely goes over my arse when I'm not carrying a baby! I'm sure yours looks fab though
I've already bought a pair of Asos maternity jeans which are comfy and quite generous in size which I wasn't expecting! Will definitely have to invest in some more as seem to be wearing them most days as a lots of my other non-stretchy clothes are tight on my boobs too!
Off to a meeting in London today and have gone full primark - stretchy skirt, stretchy top!

I miss Primark!!

Same issues with clothes here too. I had a lovely scan last week but waiting for the blood/nuchal combined results before telling too many people and so desperately trying to hide my 13 week bloat/bump. In some ways it helped that post baby 1 I struggled to loose my tummy anyway so have a few floaty/non-clingy dresses; but I'm now down to two that I can wear without showing!

I bought a pair 14 normal jeans (am size 12) post my last baby and they are proving great for now so agree with others that some next size up cheap clothes aren't the worst idea as you may want them afterwards too.

I seem to be losing weight ... not had scan yet either so now I'm kinda worried 😩

Stink, do you have much sickness? Ive heard of a lot of women that lose weight in the first three months, try not to worry!

Not a lot, once every two days or so. My biggest problem is that I can't stand the thought of any food or drink it's really getting to me. I just want my scan date through!!!! Arrrggghhhh

I'm completely sure that's normal too stink, everyone deals with the early weeks differently and for me, the sickness only goes away if I eat. Sadly, all that sounds good to me at the moment is bread, cheese, pasta and glasses of milk. No wonder my waist is thickening and I'm struggling with bloat at the end of the day!
When is your scan?

Brain Funny you should mention hair elastics...mine made it's appearance through my button hole this morning. I'm roughly 13 weeks now (dating scan tomorrow) so I give it another week or two until I can get away with mat jeans. I was looking at my bump photos from last time the other day & it was definitely a baby bump by 14 weeks . I don't really tell anyone, except close friends & family, until 24 weeks so hoping I can wear my winter coat until the kids break up for Easter!

I'm still waiting to get a letter through the post for my scan date even though I'm 12 weeks now, if I don't hear anything by tomorrow I'm calling them.
Cereal has been my only constant meal, I don't normally eat it lol stupid body!

I'm still waiting for my scan date too Stink I'm 12+2 today and will be phoning the hospital this afternoon if nothing comes in the post this morning! I understand that I technically have until next Friday to be scanned in time but its getting the time off work that is the problem, I can't just drop everything with a few days notice!

Don't worry stinkbaby - I lost loads of weight from sickness and no appetite- over a stone. Struggling to get it back on, still feel awful if I eat a lot, but I'm sure it'll happen soon, and then some . I'm 13 and a half weeks now. My scan was fine and midwives totally unconcerned about weight loss. Hope your scan comes soon!x

stink I've also lost a bit of weight - I put it down to quitting wine and chocolate!!
I am getting very bloated too though, I normally wear non-stretch jeans which I haven't been able to do up for a while now....I got a great pair of maternity trousers from Asos which are doing me for work atm.
I am also loving my dungarees right now

Have been feeling pretty crap recently, caught a cold last week which has affected me more than it usually would. I also threw up at the train station on the way to work on Friday which was highly embarrassing...
Have taken the day off today to get some rest, 16 days till scan day!!

Loving my dungarees too!
Can't wait to get a maternity pair (some nice ones in ASOS and H&M)