October 2017 #4!

[BrioLover]

Hello everyone - shiny new thread!

Here is the listing - please correct me and I'll update

Piraterach – EDD 27th September. Team yellow
NotMyPenguin – EDD 27th September. Team yellow
RubertRoo – EDD 29th September Team Yellow
Blu3sky – EDD 29th September Team Yellow
mandScookiesrule – EDD 29th September. Team yellow
jeneral – EDD 29TH September. Team yellow
MoominMama22 – EDD 29th September. Team yellow
Presh88 - EDD 30th September. Team yellow
Mulberry2627 – EDD 30th September. Team yellow
Dinosaurkisses – EDD 30th September. Team yellow
Supersmith – EDD 1st October Team yellow
Stickaforkinimdone EDD - 1st October. Team yellow
Emmaluggs – EDD 1st October. Team yellow
MrsMcKeon – EDD 1st October. Team yellow
Hannahjoshaw – EDD 2nd October. Team yellow
Sbs6jb1 – EDD 2nd October. Team yellow
Lottbarn – EDD 2nd October Team Yellow
Mellymoo – EDD 3rd October Team Yellow
Addtothechaos – EDD 3rd October. Team yellow
Sj3rram – EDD 3rd October. Team yellow
Mummabubs – EDD 3rd October. Team yellow
10storeyloveson – EDD 4th October. Team yellow
Cineraria – EDD 4th October. Team yellow
gimbleInTheWabe – EDD 5th October. Team yellow
NannyOggsKnickers – EDD 5th October. Team yellow
Emberblu – EDD 5th October. Team yellow
Wapsmahoney – EDD 6th October. Team yellow
Greentreeseverywhere – EDD 6th October. Team yellow
Ememem84 – EDD 6th October Team Yellow
Silkybear – EDD 7TH October. Team yellow
Firsttimemummy24 – EDD 8th October Team Yellow
Powerpuff – EDD 8th October. Team yellow
Rainingcats – EDD 8th October. Team yellow
BrioLover – EDD 8th October. Team yellow
Tammie49 – EDD 8th October. Team yellow
Conkerchops – EDD 8th October. Team yellow
Lizzynic – EDD 9th October Team Yellow
Krakentoast – EDD 9th October. Team yellow
Rosalyn44 – EDD 9th October. Team yellow
Trytowin – EDD 9th October. Team yellow
CarpeDiem83 – EDD 9th October. Team yellow
Whyarealltheusernamestaken – EDD 9th October. Team yellow
Skisunsnow – EDD 10th October Team Yellow
Beansprout79 – EDD 10th October Team yellow
Kirsty8333 – EDD 10th October. Team yellow
HollyMay84 – EDD 10th October. Team yellow
MerlinsBeard87 – EDD 11th October. Team yellow
EmmaGarrick – EDD 11th October. Team yellow
Cath1212 – EDD 11th October. Team yellow
Greentreeseverywhere – EDD 12th October. Team yellow
Wishmeluck16 – EDD 13th October. Team yellow
Starfish83 – EDD 14th October. Team yellow
Pollybythesea – EDD 14th October. Team yellow
MrsCharlieD – EDD 13th October. Team yellow
Loopyaboutmy2boys – ELCS 13th October. Team yellow
Corrinax – EDD 13th October Team yellow
Starfish83 – EDD 14th October. Team yellow
Babycarmen – EDD 14th October. Team yellow
Asilikeit – EDD 14th October. Team yellow
JackiePaper – EDD 15th October. Team yellow
TippetyTapWriter - EDD 15th October. Team yellow
ALRM – EDD 15th October. Team yellow
Fingerscrossed – EDD 15th October. Team yellow
Anotherminime – EDD 15th October. Team yellow
Gracey1 – EDD 15th October. Team yellow
Critterpants – EDD 15th October Team yellow
Kitkatsplat – EDD 15th October Team Yellow
DaisyFranceLynch – EDD 16th October. Team yellow
TequilaSetAWatchman – EDD 16th October. Team yellow
Doomkittycleo – EDD 16th October. Team yellow
Ifelola – EDD 16th October. Team yellow
Mrsbumblebees – EDD 17th October Team yellow
Walikingdeadfan – EDD 17th October. Team yellow
Ppleasebob – EDD 17th October. Team yellow
Boxesoffrogs – EDD 17th October. Team yellow
Yellowstarred – EDD 18th October. Team Yellow
DrunkenFlamingo – EDD 18th October. Team yellow
Lovechild2016 – EDD 19th October. Team yellow
Abcdemma – EDD 19th October. Team yellow
Emjmoore – EDD 19th October. Team yellow
Iemma321q – EDD 19th October. Team yellow
Luna4689 – EDD 19th October. Team yellow
Leafs123 – EDD 19th October Team yellow
Rachieg88 – EDD 20th October. Team yellow
SophieGiroux – EDD 20th October. Team yellow
Amyappletree – EDD 20th October. Team yellow
SeatOfMyPants – EDD 21st October. Team yellow
ThatGirl82 – EDD 21st October. Team yellow
Glitterbubble – EDD 22nd October. Team yellow
Charmanar – EDD 22nd October. Team yellow
Mishmishmish – EDD 22nd October. Team yellow
Otter16 – EDD 22nd October. Team yellow
DrMum83 – EDD 23rd October. Team yellow
Yellowfrontdoor- EDD 23rd October Team yellow
Colourmylife – EDD 23rd October Team yellow
JanuaryJuniper –EDD 25th October. Team yellow
Witsender – EDD 25th October Team Yellow
Shellbell – EDD 26th October Team Yellow
UndersecretaryofWhimsy – EDD 26th October Team yellow
Confusedat23 – EDD 26th October Team yellow
Vitalite – EDD 27th October. Team yellow
Sammyw1997 – EDD 28th October Team yellow
Soapycomb – EDD 28th October Team yellow
LadySchop – EDD 28th October. Team yellow
Shinysparklythings – EDD 28th October. Team yellow
DebsOctBaby – EDD 28th October. Team yellow
Plzbesticky23 – EDD 28th October Team yellow
Greedyduck – EDD 29th October Team yellow
Autumnheart – EDD 29th October Team Yellow
88claire – EDD 30th October. Team yellow
Yoyozozo – EDD 30th October Team yellow
MrsMonkeyBear – EDD 31st October. Team yellow
Tigger83 – EDD 31st October. Team yellow
Calmisthemantra – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Miwelaisjacydo – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Donkey86 - EDD TBC. Team yellow
Dinosaursparklepup – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Chlo22 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Thepotatoesofdefiance – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Han1984 –EDD TBC. Team yellow
Rosiehukk4 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Sapphire1983 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Peabody81 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Twinklelittlestar1 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Rayna – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Firsttimenearcarrier2015 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Allykatz – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Punkpuffin – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Reddy4no2 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Fairraid – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Missm0use – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Xxmissbrightsidexx –EDD TBC. Team yellow
Rufus200 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
FluttershyStare – EDD TBC. Team yellow
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Hey @beard! Welcome. Sorry to hear you are not feeling so great. I too get frustrated time to time when I'm physically not able to do something I am normally able to do. I've been pretty stable on the hormone front, but I am going to Ikea today, so fully expecting an existential meltdown! I am quite jealous this will be your 2nd baby as I feel totally clueless what to buy and how to care for a newborn.

Anyone got any cures for heartburn? I am literally so so so uncomfortable here, it's made me throw up twice already. Midwife looked at me like I was mad when I asked for something to help on Friday...

Help?!

Welcome bushybeard! Glad you like the ergo baby, I was going to ask is the newborn insert essential but guessing it is?

boxes I've also had horrible heartburn (my only 'bad' symptom though so don't wanna complain too much) and have not wanted to dose with anything. I've found it's worse if I eat anything too rich too late in the evening (like dark chocolate, boo) so I've been trying to be a bit healthier. Also if I go for a walk or keep a bit more active in the evening too that helps. Otherwise, small sips of water and just grin and bearing it

There is no grinning here. Just lots of moaning and clutching my chest and throat. This is bloody horrible. I am such a drama queen.

Get thee on the double action gaviscon tablets- had bad heartburn late on with my first & they were such a revelation!! Touch wood hasn't been too bad this time.

Ha ha Kat splat I have all those worries about the second- like am I going to remember what to do & how will I cope with 2?!! I remember having a huge panic when pg the first time- what if I'm no good at this, I don't know what to do with babies etc! Trust me, all was fine & all will be fine with you. They're learning & so are you. It's a lovely time.

Had a better day today. Enjoy your quiet time first time mummies, it's not quite the same second time round!!
Bushy xx

Second vote for Gaviscon @boxesoffrogs - I took some for the first time last night after discovering it's completely safe in pregnancy (confirmed on their website). The mint flavour tastes revolting, but have to say it did soothe my heartburn, so that's a win! 😂

@mamabubs the aniseed flavour gaviscon is better.

Got the aniseed one. It's not bloody helping... ouch. This is really not very nice.

I have terrible heartburn too, there was a thread on the pregnancy board a couple of weeks back called "Heartburn help" that was very useful. I can't figure out how to paste the link to it using the app, sorry! I found that those plain cheap chalky mint tablets were more effective than gaviscon for me, also proper hot chocolate made with milk. Baby has moved position this week and it has eased off. But if it gets worse again I will go to the gp.

morning everyone, I hope you all had good weekends!

feeling a bit down this morning and letting it out on here, I hope thats ok... I am really struggling to sleep at night, with pain in my hips, I have tried everything I can think of. Is it it worth speaking to the midwife? It's getting me so tired and that and the hormones are not a good mixture!
My other half has also done his back in, and is really struggling, so cant do much around the house and is having to rest. Feeling really sorry for him, whilst at the same time feeling a bit low and sorry for myself

pingu I think I started that thread! Lots of good suggestions though, from you lovely lot and from the other thread.

Feel a bit better today (well I don't feel like I have swallowed sulphuric acid anymore!), but just shattered and tummy hurts from being sick. Luckily my line manager was very good when I asked if I could go home this afternoon, so I am going to try and have a nap, and see if I can get a GP appointment for later in the week chance will be a fine thing.

Sorry to hear you are feeling down, cath. Rant away! Strange isn't it how pregnancy is meant to be this amazing and magical time, when actually the reality of it couldn't be further from that. Feeling physically unwell, emotionally and mentally all over the place, etc etc etc. Where is this 'glow' that we are supposed to get, eh?

I am sure people are suffering much more than me, I just wanted to have a moan! may need to try and fit in a nap when I get home from work to at least top up on sleep a bit

sorry you are also feeling rubbish. It is a nice support to know we are all in the same boat

definitely no glow here - I think I look a bit grey!!!

also developed quite a few spots on my bum! So attractive!!

Strange isn't it how pregnancy is meant to be this amazing and magical time, when actually the reality of it couldn't be further from that. Feeling physically unwell, emotionally and mentally all over the place, etc etc etc. Where is this 'glow' that we are supposed to get, eh?

Standing up and applauding you @boxesoffrogs 👏

Yup. All of the above. Where's my glossy hair and amazing skin? I swear it was in the brochure somewhere. That's false advertising, that is. (Instead, I'm getting increasingly dodgy hips and odd pigmentation on my face. Yay.)

And it feels like there's so much to catch up on - hi to anyone new that I missed! My parents visited over the weekend (it involves a flight when they do, so it doesn't happen often) because they wanted to meet bump before bump turned into baby - first-time grandparents, eh? But it was lovely and they did help with some rather important improvement works in our flat, so I'm quite happy that they did - so tired now, though!

Do people have anyone experience of second-hand car seats, btw? Just how bad are they? We don't have a car, never take taxis, and live a 15-minute walk from the hospital, so we really don't need one, but I went and got one just in case - it was really cheap and looks to be in very good condition. But now I feel all guilty. I mean - surely I can get a second-hand one if I'm not sure I'll EVER need to use it?

Just to clarify - the reason I'm getting one now is that my mum mentioned that letting DH take baby home in the pram while I get a taxi (assuming I'm not up for the walk) might seem like an excellent plan right now, but I could find it quite difficult emotionally. So I guess it's insurance in case of me going full 'YOU'RE NOT GOING ANYWHERE WITH MY BABY', iykwim?

@threefour, I wouldn't even consider a second hand car seat unless it's from a trusted friend or family member. You don't know if it's been in a crash and even a slight bump can damage it (even if it looks fine).

If you don't use a car often I'd just get a cheap one, but definitely not second hand.

I think I've been lucky. My skin and hair is the best it's ever been since being pregnant, however his baby was conceived with clomid.

Ever since stopping the pill to TTC my skin and hair were so greasy. They told me I wasn't ovulating (hence the Clomid).

I'm guessing that I'd been suffering from a hormone imbalance for the 2 years after stopping the pill, which finally getting pregnant has sorted out.

I've been able to wash my hair every other day instead of daily which is a massive improvement for me.

ThreeFour we just got the cheap mothercare own brand one as like you we had no real need to use it except for first trip home from hospital. Though we did end up using it for various other follow up appointments too, where we had to get taxis. Your mum sounds wise about how you might feel on the trip home! Second hand are advised against for the reason doomkitty said.

Hi to all the new people! Hope everyone is doing generally ok. I'm 27 weeks so 1 week away from third trimester and starting to feel it! I've been lucky symptom-wise so far and was beginning to think I must have been a wimp first time round to have found pregnancy so draining and uncomfortable, but that's because I hadn't hit the third trimester yet! I'm really starting to feel tired now, and finding most movements are starting to get tougher (e.g. Rolling over in bed, picking things up from floor!). Just getting grumpy in general and feeling sorry for myself over stupid stuff like having decaf coffee and no glass of prosecco when I see it on a menu on a hot summery day! Oh and ds seems to have twigged something's on the way as he's really really clingy. He attached himself to me like a limpet when my friend's dd toddled over to say hello to me! He actually said 'My mummy!' He might have a shock come October poor guy.

I think you might be talking me into going back to plan A as the only plan and not bothering with the car seat at all - though DH is scoffing at me.

I do know a few people who went with second-hand car seats as their car use was similar to our own (as in, they got the car seat for that one trip and never used it again), so had convinced myself it wasn't a big deal, but if it's between high-level anxiety because I'm away from baby for fifteen minutes and high-level anxiety because baby's in the car with me, I suppose I'll have to learn to be apart from baby sooner or later, anyways!

@Threefour could you not just get something like this www.kiddicare.com/p/Kiddicare_Go_Group_0_Plus_Baby_Car_Seat_in_Honeycomb_Black.htm?product_id=595573&utm_source=pla&affiliate=KC-google-shopping&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwLHLBRDEARIsAN1A1Q4NBxswibfVLOT7-bzDM93ruKt-rpTYXwZAZF8wiwfjl-LRSTqDYowaAsbHEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

It's only £35 and will put your mind at ease and make it easier getting to those early Drs appointments in a taxi etc.

Hi everyone, haven't been around for a while!

Don't know if I posted about this before but found out we're having a girl have bought lots of cute baby things but, like, none of the essential things so far... no car seat or pram or cot mattress or anything, argh.

I'm also joining the Not Glowing Club. Acid reflux/heartburn/constipation/tiredness/insomnia... oh and crying at EVERYTHING, especially the fucking guide dog advert every time it's on. The third trimester is a peach! Also feeling totally clueless as it's my first baby and scared about how life is going to change. Nice to check in with you all!

Thanks, @doomkittycleo !

Happily, in addition to being fifteen minutes' walk from the hospital, we're also three minutes from the GP (oh, for my pre-pregnancy days when I could run there in about two minutes flat!), so I'm not too worried about that - it was only really because I'm not expecting to be up for a longer walk post-birth than the one to, say, the parking lot.

(And then I figured with a well-known brand, there was a better chance of a taxi driver being familiar with that particular contraption and knowing how to secure it, as a test run is obviously out...)

Quick one;

Do all of you have a visible linea nigra?

Mine came up at 22w last time and got quite wide (and - bizarrely - orange).

This time: nowt.

No, not yet anyway!

No, I don't. No stretch marks yet either but I have been using palmers stretch mark lotion daily.