Due July 2017 #4 …… Well into 2nd Trimester! 20 Week Scans and Bumps Galore

[Notyetthere]

4th thread!

Sorry about the title. I am not very creative.

Link to the last one
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/2819363-July-2017-3?pg=1

Hope I have captured everyone’s details

LuciBee231015 - DC1 - EDD 23/06/17

Thumbsupforthesixbillion - DC1 - EDD 30/06/17

Bloopbleep - DC? - EDD 30/06/17

Kitsandkids – DC1 - EDD 01/07/17
BrioLover - DC2 - EDD 01/07/17

FlatWhiteAddict- DC1 - EDD 01/07/17

Ciderandskatesdontmix – DC3 - EDD 01/07/17

Sunshineeyes- DC? - EDD 01/07/17

Notyetthere - DC1 - EDD 01/01/17
DiddlyDokey - DC2 - EDD 02/07/17

Spirit1301- DC3 - EDD 02/07/17

foxtrot1301 - DC? - EDD 02/07/17

jellylegs7 – DC1 - EDD 02/07/17

kimmy878 – DC4 – EDD 02/07/17

becca1611 – DC1 - EDD 02/07/17
DaisyQueen – DC3- EDD 02/07/17
gingernut0106 – DC3 - EDD 02/07/17
Fliss1981 - DC2 - EDD 02/07/17

Naivebutnice - DC2 - EDD 02/07/17

dancestomyowntune - DC6 – EDD 02/07/17
Goldfish99 – DC1 - EDD 03/07/17

Moonbeam2216 - DC? - EDD 03/07/17

glitterglitters - DC2 - EDD 03/07/17

Imaginarymenagerie - DC1 - EDD 03/07/17

Jaronior – DC3- EDD 04/07/17
pennyj29 – DC2 – EDD 05/07/17

rhodes2015 – DC1 – EDD 05/07/17

PathologyGeek – DC2 – EDD 05/07/17

mcnics – DC1 – EDD 05/07/17

Twixes – DC2 - EDD 05/07/17
Knittinggurl – DC1- EDD 06/07/17

ChuffCloud – DC2- EDD 06/07/17

Seahawk80 - DC1 - EDD 07/07/17

Littlemisssugarplum88 – DC1 - EDD 07/07/17
DamsonGinIsMyThing – DC1 – EDD 07/07/17
Racketpot - DC1 – EDD 07/07/17
Fluffandsnuff – DC2 – EDD 08/07/17

Krissy81 – DC2 – EDD 08/07/17


Bawbles - DC2 – EDD 08/07/17


Missdiva155 - DC1 - EDD 09/07/17

GreenRedBlue – DC2 - EDD 09/07/17

Whycanineverthinkofausername – DC1 – EDD 09/07/17

sparkle789 – DC3 – EDD 09/07/17
Glasshalfsomething – DC? – EDD 10/07/17
Beeblossombee – DC? – EDD 10/07/17
wildone81– DC1 – EDD 11/07/17
Sasspop– DC? – EDD 11/07/17

BeckyNW – DC1 – EDD 11/07/17

Johno85 – DC1 – EDD 11/07/17

Smileygrapefruit – DC3 – EDD 11/07/17

Spindelina – DC2 - EDD 11/07/17

whatsinaname11 – DC1 – EDD 11/07/17

MrsBobDylan – DC4 – EDD 12/07/17

UKrider- DC1 - EDD 12/07/17

Glitterbandit – DC2 – EDD 12/07/17

Penny85 - DC1 – EDD 12/07/17

BakerJ - DC1 – EDD 12/07/17

Littlejayx - DC? – EDD 12/07/17

crombanna – DC1 – EDD 13/07/17

alex171 – DC2 – EDD 13/07/17

bluebird1235 – DC1 and 2 - EDD 13/07/17
- TWINS
FridaFrugal – DC2 – EDD 13/07/17

Effy1990 - DC1 – EDD 13/07/17
hellsbellsmrsbell– DC3 - EDD 14/07/17

katonic – DC1 - EDD 14/07/17

Thenailgirl – DC4 - EDD 14/07/17

iwadeboxmonster– DC - EDD 14/07/17
Ihavenousername – DC4 – EDD 15/07/17

Tatatetelle – DC1 – EDD 15/07/17

Lallypopstick – DC1 – EDD 15/07/17

Mouse14 – DC1 – EDD 15/07/17
10Betty10 – DC1 - EDD 15/07/17

Hollyhop17 – DC? - EDD 15/07/17

Gizmojo – DC1 - EDD 15/07/17

Charby87 – DC? - EDD 15/07/17

mynameisntLinda- DC2 – EDD 16/07/17
Hazlulu - DC1 – EDD 16/07/17
natienka - DC1 – EDD 16/07/17
Subshine120530 - DC2 - EDD 17/07/17

justamummy27 - DC2 - EDD 17/07/17

Xalonera - DC2 - EDD 17/07/17

purplebella – DC3 - EDD 17/07/17
Ctupp – DC1 - EDD 18/07/17
Newbie10 – DC1 - EDD 18/07/17

Boggleyboodle - DC2 - EDD 18/07/17

jld128 - DC1 - EDD 18/07/17

mummycaitlin - DC2 – EDD 18/07/17
Flappergirl86 – DC1 – EDD 18/07/17
Ml1091 - DC1 - EDD 19/07/17

Hewhew – DC3 – EDD 20/07/17

Mummy10121417– DC4 – EDD 20/07/17

Gooseygoosey12345 – DC2 – EDD 20/07/17

herewegoonceagain – DC5 – EDD 21/07/17

TiltedNewt – DC2 – EDD 21/07/17

Harvestwidow - DC1 – EDD 21/07/17

DeliciouslyHella – DC2 - EDD 21/07/17

Lostmyemailaddress – DC7 - EDD 21/07/17
Mawita – DC1 – EDD 22/07/17
mm81 – DC1 – EDD 22/07/17
em165 - DC2 - EDD 23/07/17

0EatSleepTeachRepeat – DC1 - EDD 23/07/17

parsnips82 – DC1 – EDD 23/07/17


Katie0907 - DC2- EDD 23/07/17
TinklingTheIvories – DC? - EDD 23/07/17

Sewingbeatshousework - DC3 - EDD 25/07/17

Danigrace – DC1 – EDD 25/07/17
Blink1982 – DC2 – EDD 25/07/17
Amzz – DC2 - EDD 26/07/17
PurplePikmin – DC? - EDD 27/07/17

Sweets27 – DC2 - EDD 27/07/17

Holz657 – DC1 - EDD 27/07/17

CatRash – DC1 – EDD 27/07/17

beckieHN – DC1 – EDD 27/07/17
AMillionMilesFromThere – DC3 - EDD 28/07/17
BeapBeap - DC2 - EDD 29/07/17

Sonia2017 - DC1 - EDD 29/07/17

DrewOB0 - DC? – EDD 29/07/17
sandsandwiches – DC2 – EDD 30/07/17

LetMeHaveABloodyName – DC1 – EDD 30/07/17
Chunder - DC2 – EDD 30/07/17

KatelovesJames - DC2 – EDD 30/07/17
Kickiedee – DC1 – EDD 30/07/17
aurevoirsailor – DC1 – EDD 31/07/17

We bought loads more stuff at the weekend. Because we aren't having a nursery and have lots of stuff from DD there's disappointingly little left to buy.

I've been to aquanatal tonight and was full of admiration for the 38 weeks pregnant women there - I'm sure at her stage last time I was wiped out!

I've been trying to practise my hypnobirthing meditations and breathing daily as it makes me feel very positive and helps me sleep but I don't always make the time.

Have most people started preparing for birth yet?

Bawbles head in the sand here with regards to the birth. Still focusing on the fun bits. But yes you are right, We probably should start to think about it.

Scratch that, I think I have briefly thought about it. I know I will probably not like to have an epidural. I had injections in my butt cheeks last week and while the pain isn't too bad, I hate needles. I can't think of anything worse than someone getting one near my spine. DH compared my fear with when I got my finger caught in the door, with finger nail almost falling off. I didn't flinch yet I was in tears at the sight of a tiny needle. But then if you are having a csection, do you not need an epidural? I ought to educate myself.

I'd prefer not to have an epidural or pethadrine (I think that's what it is!). I'd love gas and air and a water birth. With tens as back up in case I can't have a water birth (birthing pool not free etc)

I would like to start off with TENS then use gas and air, and then last resort pethadine I would like to avoid an epidural if I can. But I say all this now, I have no idea how I will cope with pain like that, it's a first for me!

We start our nct classes next month so I plan to start preparing myself properly then

Missed two days and I feel like it's been ages! Hello everyone :)

Lovely nursery Luci ! I think grey is THE colour of choice now :) we're doing a grey mountain mural; but then adding accent colours of yellow, mint (probably) and gold. And then, wait and see how my gorgeous colour scheme is completely destroyed by all the primary coloured toys .

Also how on earth are you starting NCT classes next month? I wish mine were so quickly! Mine aren't til June (early) as it's marketed as the 'mid July due date course'. There's a lot in my area but they get booked up so quickly and it seems if you want to meet people with your due date, you have to cut it close ;)

Glad to see someone mentioned labour outfits! I'm hoping I'm not OTT but really hope to wear sth nice. In my first labour had the hospital gown, definitely not the most flattering thing ever. Now I'm thinking about a slip nightdress - spaghetti straps to easily loosen it up for skin-to-skin and breastfeeding; wrap that I can undo for any interventions; short - for obvious reasons.. But I'm so obsessive about it, e.g. now I want a cut in the side if I need a drip or monitoring! In fact with monitoring, it goes on skin doesn't it... so maybe I need two outfits . Can the hospital refuse me wearing whatever I want??

Another question: has anyone started playing music to their bubbas? I do, through headphones or putting my phone speaker close, as I can't decide if headphones are safe! Any ideas?

Heading off to a Positive Pregnancy and Birth event tonight - hypnobirthing, midwives for consultation, acupuncture etc. If I learn anything interesting I'll let you know.

Nct doesn't start until 22nd April, so although it's next month it's does run into beginning of may. I have 2 x 10-4 sessions that take place on a Saturday and then 1 x 10-2 session specifically focussed on breastfeeding. And remember my due date is actually 23rd June so I'm a bit earlier than most on this thread! They automatically booked me in for that one when I told them my EDD.

I bought the baby a coming home outfit today 🙈 It's from jojo maman bebe. It's a white babygrow with little embroidered yellow ducks on, with a matching hat. So cute I had to get it!

Hi ladies just checking in currently 23+4 and feeling like a big flump, my bump is already in my way when trying to tie shoelaces! We've been buying all sorts of outfits and the baby has more than enough to be kitted out for a few weeks without doing any laundry ha. Both previous labours I have worn the seriously attractive hospital gowns due to being induced, fingers crossed it's a natural labour this time. I want to try and avoid pethidine this time because it made me too loopy and I have hazy memories of the births. Pram has been ordered and should be delivered on Friday. It's all so exciting x

I bit the bullet and bought some new maternity jeans today after struggling my under the bump ones. My god they are so much more comfortable 😂🙈

I'm hoping for another water birth with just gas, air and Smooth FM 😚 really helped to distract me last time. I'll wear a big baggy t-shirt like last time and a tankini top in the birth poll but tbh (despite normally bring quite modest) I was walking round the birthing suite starkers last time. Once you've poohed yourself (yep, it happens) in front of your husband and two midwives you kinda don't care anymore 😂🙈

Family member is at it again. Bought more formula feed paraphernalia, and teething stuff! We have a tiny flat, I wonder if charity shop will take them ( or maybe I'll find a women's refuge nearby?)

@DrewOB0 women's refuge will take them and also the formula can go in the food bank bins at the supermarket. Sorry they're still being a total nuisance. 😔

bawbles which hypnobirthing are you using? I used the Marie mongan one last time with rainbow relaxation and birthing affirmations track.
This time the midwife team are trained in hypnobirthing and I've got a book and cd and some sheets (I've not looked at yet) which are the "kg method"

Glitter . Read your post to DH, he mentioned that I can't even do a no.2 in his presence and iakways lock the door and now potentially he could have front row of my 1st poo with the company of midwives. I can't wait!

I might have a lot of poo questions for you Glitter!

My NCT is next month too and I'm mid July due date. I think it's because they've combined June and July in my town so it's definitely quite early.

Ha!! glitter that made laugh! .... same here not

I'm having a transvaginal scan with consultant again tomorrow morning to measure cervix again, I'm hoping they don't just do that and soften the blow with a normal scan so we can have a little look at her

mynameisntlinda
I've booked onto a course with 'mindful mamma' so they send the book by sophie fletcher and some MP3 downloads to read/listen to before the course.
The book is good, I learned loads but the mp3s are super, the lady has such a soothing voice I really look forward to sinking into the bed, headphones on and relaxing with it.

Craving a McDonalds breakfast this morning. I put the tray down and my drink toppled off onto the floor. I felt a hormonal mess and had to try not to cry! Ha. Also, hiding behind my phone while the guy cleans it up as I can't face eating in front of someone else cleaning my mess!

Did they bring you a new drink?
I can only eat hamburgers from McD at the moment. I have a severe gagging response to soft/ chewy textures like sliced bread or bacon fat.

oh Kits you're making me want one now. I got a full-on McD's the other day, ugh, I've been eating so badly this pregnancy. I sit and eat chocolate on the sofa most nights. I'm so going to regret this when I have the baby!

Oh you can't beat a McDonald's breakfast!

My arm is killing me from the whooping cough jab yesterday! Had the worst nights sleep last night, woke up with a headache and seriously contemplated not going to work. Pulled myself together and came in. Just feel like I need a day of rest to be honest, my weekends are so busy! I've booked next Friday off to chill, my boss is off too so I can have the day off and not worry about what's going on in the office.

25 weeks tomorrow, can't believe it! It's flying by now!

Ohhh I love a McDonald's breakfast. Proper guilty pleasure! 😂

Lol about McD. They have just opened a McD drive through near to where I live and that is dangerously convenient on my way from the station going home. Before they opened it, the old one was on the high st with no parking nearby so never really ventured to that end of town but now, I have McD more times in the last 3 months than I have had in the 2 yrs before that! We used to have one here at London Bridge but that is also now gone.

luci that reminds me I need to book mine....when I final register at the doctors. Dh just spoke to our doctors who are updating his records after the solicitor request his medical records for an ongoing case and have said we can't attend there any more now we've moved. So now I can't book in for my whooping cough jab ffs.

bawbles oh i've not heard of that one. I need to try and find my old rainbow relaxations coz that was my fave but i could never find it on youtube (not without an annoying american accent reading it)

I am so reassured to read about other people eating crap. I've been so busy the last couple of weeks my diet has been appalling, basically anything I can grab at the end of a long day. Constantly trying to improve but always worried I might be harming the baby!