December 2017 babies #6 - dating scans, gender reveals, the beginning of bumps & the 2nd trimester!

[Carley27]

Thread #6 for the chatty mums due in December (or thereabouts!).

As we move into the second trimester there will be more dating scans, gender reveals and burgeoning bumps - and hopefully a reduction in nausea!

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Yes you're an arse zaber

That's interesting Carlotta I will just have to wait and see what the scan says! I quite like the idea of a Xmas eve baby. If they had a party on their birthday I think parents will appreciate the free baby sitting time while they prep for Christmas day 😂 (it would obvs be hellish stressful for us, but thats life!)

zaber you crack me up. Despite being told we didn't mind name suggestions but there was to be no "I don't like the name xxx" in case it's on our list, all the MIL has done is tell me names she doesn't like. There will be no names left soon!

I'm probably just growing a beast haha! I also like the idea of Christmas Eve as my miscarriage was then last year (at work, very grim) so a hopefully happy outcome would be an absolute dream.

How is everyone with names? My main issue is that my ultimate girls name just cannot be used with my OHs surname, it sounds like the punchline to a joke

And my OH also hates my fave boys name but we do have a joint fave, getting common though x

Our hospital won't tell the sex either. We've moved since my last 2 children and found out with them. Not sure if I want a private scan yet so we might be staying team yellow. I shall see how I feel further down the line lol.
I have a few boys names lined up but zero girl's names so I'm secretly hoping for another boy 😂

Eeeek it's all so exciting, hope my bean is actually in there and I haven't just made it all up!

Carley It's every ten minutes though! I'm going insane every time I look at my phone! Even my Nan has started texting for the sake of being able to ask me how the baby is and suggesting silly names like Judy (her own)! People I rarely speak to are suddenly wanting to get very involved … It's nice yet terrifying…

Brens All I seem to get is people suggesting their OWN name … Quite seriously. Not jokingly in an 'aren't I funny' way!

I'm feeling a bit arm… Thick. If you all know what I mean! I've ordered new tops so I feel a bit less awkward and uncomfortable. No bump, just thick torso. I also have lump nipples. I'm mortified.

Me too! This last week I've been trying not to do too much baby dreaming with names and shopping, etc. It's close to the scan now so I don't want to jinx anything! Hopefully next week I can ramp it back up again.

Sorry mine post was aimed at carlotta but I took too long!

I'm also getting showy nips after I've changed to non underwired or padded bras for more comfort. At least it's not too cold!

LUMPY. Not lump.

And I have no idea where 'arm' appeared from.

I may give up … I've clearly been typing too much today!

Hello everyone, thanks for having me on the thread. Feeling a bit daunted by the whole pregnancy thing and basically nervous about everything ... Helps so much though to hear about everyone else, sending lots of love to everyone for happy times xx

We've definitely chosen our girl name DH thinks we've chosen our boy name too but I'm still mulling that one over.

Come and join us on the worry bench caelbaas it's for all anxieties. Today I've bought oreo dairy milk to share

Lol oyster my DH thinks we've got names picked out too, but I'm defo not 100% on either. Still plenty of time to subtly change his mind!

Xmas eve would be nice Brens! I think it will be a nice time of year to have a baby 🙂

I have a first choice name for a boy, which DH has said is a contender but he won't commit to yet. Got a definite middle name for a girl but no firm favourite for first name yet. I think it will take us a while to decide/agree so another reason for us finding out the gender.. then we only need to decide on one name and not a boy and girl option!

Ah that does sound a bit much zaber, I guess they are just excited!

Thanks for all your thoughts about my little rabbit. I'm sure he's better where he is now. Endless supply of carrots and lots of space to run and hide.

I'm so glad we have the worry bench.
The only fluid I can keep down is Fanta... Very healthy. Ups. Thanks for all the help regarding the sickness, I really hope it'll ease off soon. Not picked any names yet or did any baby shopping, not even anything for me, apart from vitamins (even this felt weird).

Is anyone bilingual here and is planning on bilingual education? I need to read up a little bit on it. It's really hard because after so many years in the UK I no longer think or dream in my native language, but if I want this bilingual lark to work I would have to talk to the baby in my native language. Always. All the time. This is gonna be so tough. My boyfriend doesn't speak my native language, which makes it even harder.

My husband and I are each trilingual but don't speak each other's mother tongues. Hoping LO will pick up English + each mother tongue. Kids who are raised bilingual/trilingual are often slightly slower to start speaking which can freak parents out but in the longer term it helps their creativity and other skills, so going to give it a go!

Peachi what vitamins are you taking? It's just a thought but sometimes they can make the sickness a bit worse.

Seriously. Don't worry about the Fanta. Just brush your teeth and you'll be fine. Albeit with a beautiful orange baby

Bisquick, this is interesting! I hope it'll work out for you. Three languages sounds even more complex. Need to look of there is any good literature on how to make it successful. And instruct my family to only speak out mothertongue with the baby. Yes, I heard that they can be a bit slower, but I don't think this should stop me from at least trying it.

Zaber, I'm currently only taking folic acid, couldn't take the other vitamins, because the pills were too big. So, yes, bought them, but not taking them. Maybe even their presence in the hour makes me sick, I don't know!!

Re orange Fanta baby, it could be worse. Irn Bru Baby

Envious of those with multiple languages, worked abroad a lot and was always envious of those who were bi/multi lingual. We're a brummie and a broad northerner (very non descript accent) who'll probably raise a Geordie, not so exotic!

I've got a very orange haired Dad, so wondering if I will in fact get an orange baby haha x

My phone is predicting absolute rubbish today, my English is a lot better, I promise!

If the baby is ginger, it's my boyfriends fault. No gingers on my side. Nope.

Feeling sorry for those with sickness it seems that you really can't win with symptoms or lack of!

zaber I don't think you're being an arse! It can get very overwhelming from no one knowing to everyone - my mums been telling everyone she knows and bless her it's sweet, but sometimes have to remember why they're congratulating!

I'm not sure if my hospital tells the sex at 20 weeks but we are finding our sex at the end of the month. I can't believe by the end of July I'll be done with all my scans! Where has the time gone?!

Argh so now I'm worrying my hospital won't do gender scans? Should they have told me if they don't? Wasn't going to have a private scan but now might have to as I really want to know and am worried I'll miss the chance.

Can they still do the gender scan at a later date than 20 odd weeks if I did go to the NHS one and find out they didn't do it?