The March-ers 2019 #5

[Angelmiracle]

Welcome to thread 5!!!

Check in March mamas to be 😊🤰🏼👣

Thread4

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/3336502-The-March-ers-2019-4

Morning ladies,

What’s everyone doing vitamin wise? I’m 13+4, do I still need folic acid? I have only been taking that and Vit D but forgot the last 2 days

@Villagefete I asked my me about that at my 16 week appointment and it's only vitamin D you really have to take past 12 weeks, obviously you can take others (I'm also having folic acid until it runs out, a b complex, fish oil, calcium & iron) but just the vitamin D you really need.

@jenfur I have this one which is awesome: QUEEN ROSE Full Body Pregnancy Pillow & Maternity Pillow with Replaceable and Washable Cover (150 x 80 cm, Jersey, Grey) www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B077NX7GJ9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_07jQBb4C6K4S2?tag=mumsnetforum-21

I went to put a pair of my work jeans on this morning which to be fair were a bit snug after they'd be washed anyway... but I couldn't get in them! Had to dig out my cheap Asda elasticated waist ones.
Also, I'm really nauseous this morning for some reason! Felt completely fine until I had my morning cup of decaf tea and now I feel like I could vomit everywhere! Really hoping this isn't the start of things to come!

@Murphyrocks I have that pillow too- couldn't get on with it (too thick)! I think it'll be very handy for nursing though!

I'm tempted to try one of those C shaped pillows (I keep waking up on my front)- has anyone tried one?

I'm still taking a supermarket pregnancy vitamin but have some vitamin D tablets to switch to.

Has anyone found a waterproof maternity coat that doesn't cost a fortune? I didn't get one with DD but I used a warm coat and umbrella, unfortunately I can't use an umbrella while pushing DD.

@Bluebelltulip I was looking at coats yesterday. Asda seemed priced ok. But I was going to get a standard coat next size up

www.direct.asda.com/george/womens/coats-jackets/grey-rubberised-hooded-parka/G006057804,default,pd.html

They have shower resistant maternity coats too but some reviews said rain soaked through.

I’m just taking vitamin d now as there’s a small link between folic acid post 12 weeks and tongue tie. I’ll see if I can dig out the link to the research later.

Definitely in maternity trousers now at 13+5!
And last night set a record of getting up six times for a wee!!

Jenfur I have a Dreamgenii from my 1st pregnancy and loved it! It also leaves enough space in the bed for DH which I know a lot of others make a bit squishy unless you have a massive bed!

@VillageFete I’m taking iron prescribed by my gp and vitamin d. I stopped taking folic acid last week when I ran out, the midwife said it does no harm to be taking it throughout but also no need either.

@VillageFete I'm taking vit D, iron and omega (the last 2 are because I'm vegetarian)

@lovelyfishy I've got a dreamgenii too as it was half price. I got it early to try to encourage me to sleep on my side rather than front. I'm finding it alright but can't really work out how it's supposed to support/encourage side sleeping as I just fall in between the gaps. As in my entire body fits in the cotton non pillow bit so generally find myself on my back by the time I wake up. Am I not doing something right?? Or I just decide sleeping on my front is more comfy.

Does anyone feel like their bump is small? I've only read people saying they feel big. People at work kept commenting how small I look and now it's given me a complex. It's my first so wasn't expecting it to pop out but now I'm over thinking it.

@sunnywithachanceofpanic I didnt tell work with DS until 17 weeks as there was nothing to see and would have gotten away with it another 4 weeks! I took it as a nice thing being told I was neat because I ballooned at 8 months 😁 I dread being told how big I am this time around 😂

@sunnywithachanceofpanic not this time but with dd I was tiny until 6 months then I popped and looked like a weeble

I don't have a bump at all only when I wake up in a morning and laid flat. My waist just looks a little thicker no bump at all and just bloated at night! I'm 15 weeks

@sunnywithachanceofpanic I definitely feel like my bump is pretty non existent. It definitely gets bigger at some points during the day but it all jut bloat/gas. I'm 14 weeks.

I can easily see my bump but it's not noticeable to others most of the time. At this point with DS I was still in my normal jeans!

Can anyone recommend where is best to get good quality maternity clothes? So far the best stuff I’ve got has been from Lidl! I just had a massive order arrive from ASOS and all of it is going back - terrible thin fabrics, odd sizing, strange cuts. I have bought one pair of skinny jeans and two tops from H&M that are ok, but honestly don’t look like they will last...

@Nightmanagerfan I have Jeans and a couple of dresses from Mothercare which are good. Next are good for workwear, Dorothy Perkins for casual stuff. H & M leggings are excellent plus the vest tops are good as well from there.

@sunnywithachanceofpanic I feel more 'thick' than bumpy if that makes any sense?! Obviously I've got bigger as clothes are too tight but don't feel like I've got a proper bump yet, more bloat and wobble than what I'd call a proper bump. It's my first too. I'm sure a month or two more and I'll be able to look and go 'yep that's a bump' 😂

It’s when you park your car and try to get out and realise you are an awful lot bigger than you thought

Hello!
Can I join please? First time mum due 19th March. Very excited.
I was wondering about where to find good maternity clothes, so I'm pleased to see the last few posts on this thread!

Thanks!

@VillageFete My midwife recommended folic acid until 15 weeks, just to make sure you get plenty in case your dates change. Otherwise its just vit d all the way through which is already feeling like a chore to remember.

@lovelyfishy I move from sleeping on one side to the other a lot. I've looked at the dreamgenii but would I have to keep turning it in the night to change my direction? I woke up at 3 this morning and didn't fall asleep again until 6 so I'm feeling rough. I feel like whichever side I lie on, my mattress is hurting me or causing neck and back pain. The mattress is really firm and only a couple of years old but at this rate I'm going to be sleeping on the sofa soon.

Welcome @modgem same due date as me. Congratulations