July 2019 (thread 8): pram choices, 20-week scans, and the morning gag

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New thread!

Sorry, don't know if someone else was planning to do this. Just noticed how close we were to being cut off on the last thread.

I’m at a spa hotel for weekend for DH’s bday. I’m about to put on an bikini, bump and all and I’m 38... bugger 😂😂

My belly button has definitely changed and stretched, really don’t want it to pop!

Hi all, been quiet on my side! It's been a busy time. Work for both me and DH has been hectic. Weird to think I'll have less than 80 working days before maternity leave though. I've been a bit ranty this week, but really enjoyed today.

We went shopping again,, think we've finally picked our pram. It feels like a relief. We've bought some clothes for baby too (just basics). I'm anxious about our 20 week scan but keen for it to happen.

Is anyone else still exhausted? I'm literally having to leave DH mid-food shop so I can go sit in the car - I end up having a few moments where I go a bit light and end up yawning so much. My sister said that I looked like I needed to just fall asleep on my feet suddenly whilst shopping today. So bizarre, especially when I feel wide awake one moment and then ready for bed the next.

Fuzzy I’m exhausted too, I thought it was just early pregnancy when you’re meant to be shattered but if anything I’m getting worse

@FuzzyPixel 52 working days for me here... if I still have a job after this consultation process

Ahh I think we’ve decided on the name!! It took a while to negotiate, but I reminded him he chose dds..(and let him choose the middle name) so I’ve got my choice

Haven’t been proper pram shopping yet, but the mothercare journey does look really good value.

I’m knackered as well! I think my hubby thinks I’m exaggerating sometimes 😂

I feel huuuge this evening! And my bump is really rounded.

We decided on both a boy’s and girl’s name before I even fell pregnant! So fingers crossed she suits it when she’s born 😊

Also, one of the prams I liked was the Mothercare Journey Edit. I liked the light coloured one, I think it’s a creamy grey, but my hubby wasn’t keen because it didn’t fold with the chair still attached (I don’t know how many times he said that in the shop, it has become his new catchphrase 😂)

Jealous of those with names picked out ! We are seriously struggling ! Girls names were so much easier , feel like we are never going to find a name for this boy ! Lol

I'm still knackered! I know look back fondly at my first pregnancy when I used to go and take naps during day - no chance with my little one now more the shame.

My belly button didn't pop and I was huge ( he was born 11 pound 10 ounces) so hoping it doesn't this time. I didn't get that line on Tummy either.

Also like someone else mentioned I got loads of stretch marks during puberty but only one small stretch mark on stomach last time ( didn't apply any creams) though I found after baby was born and tummy started deflating I got a few on side of hips/ stomach but I was so wrapped up with baby didn't really notice and I think they went silver pretty quick,

I had my 20 week scan today and all ok I am soooo relived. I was relieve just to see baby alive and moving! X

onemorewish 11lb 10oz!!!! My eyes are watering thinking about that! Are they monitoring size this time?

I am still absolutely shattered all the time! Feel so down today as well but my baby is 3 years old so I've got to get through the day for her!

Hope everyone's ok x

Glad your scan went well OneMoreWish. I'm not as tired as the first trimester but still find myself getting more tired after doing a lot. Had a terrible nights sleep on Friday night so had to have a nap yesterday. Went for a half an hour walk too (about 1.5 miles), trying to fit more walking in.

We thought girls names were easier too so I was relieved when we found out baby was a little girl - but we're still not any closer to choosing! Names I really like, OH has vetoed. Our dog is called Ada, we should have saved that for a baby haha. Lots of names I like are too long and then I don't like their shortened versions. I'm sure we'll have a shortlist before she arrives!

Still team yellow here, though I did have half a hour last night and I think fred is a girl from staring at photos... we struggle with girls names but got plenty for a boy ... love a nice strong classic name none of this Maisie or Hattie / mason or theo modern names ... going to go and walk around another cemetery when weather picks up... for some inspiration

TwinkleDay haha, that is a good idea, I do like an old fashioned name. Just been scrolling through the list of every name given to girls in 2017 for some inspiration.

Morning all. Been yet another busy week for me at work so been a bit quiet. Also not been the best week at home either..

Also really struggling with fatigue, but I have vitamin D defficency so that may be the reason.

Does anyone have tips for oily skin? I normally have no issues but this whole pregnancy my face is spotty and oily... 😔

Great to see all the scan news! It's such a relief isn't it. Our little boy is getting much more active too now (21+4!) which I love.

I signed up for babybox, finished the course and then said to collect.. I'm in Surrey/London, and closest pick up is West Sussex! Delivery was $9.95! So not doing that, think that's steep for what it is and should have been communicated at the start really...

BlueEyedViking I use la Roche posay effaclar stuff for oily/acne prone skin. Be careful because some treatments aren't safe for use in pregnancy, like benzoyl peroxide and retinoids. My face hasn't been any worse than usual but my back is really bad! My sister said she had the same in both her pregnancies.

I did the babybox thing and paid for the shipping - we were thinking of getting a Moses basket to use downstairs so this will be used instead of that so seemed cheaper even with having to pay a bit. We're getting the Stokke sleepi mini crib to have in our bedroom, then extend it to the cot size for use in the nursery. My MIL is buying that for us, very lucky.

blueeyedviking all of the skin care I use is from "made for life by spiezia organics" - I can't advocate them enough. Everything is completely natural and organic and it seems counter-intuitive to put essential oils on oily skin but it really works. You can only get them online or from some spas but definitely worth it. Started using them about a year ago and I'm hooked! Daughter has gone to first tennis lesson with my husband so I'm making the most of it and having a bath...I'll be encouraging her to keep up this hobby!!

@thedust I've been doing that too, downloaded the list of all registered baby names 2017 and scrolling through. Thousands and still can't find one 🙈

Can I join? I was in the earlier threads but haven't posted much

I'm 22 +4 and due 3rd of July with a baby girl

I'm having so much trouble with my sinuses the last few weeks, not been able to breathe through my nose and just bunged up does anyone have any advice? I called the GP and to be honest the receptionist was really rude!

Thanks all

La Roche posay toner and lotion for me helps a lot cleared up a big out break and winter rash..

As for colds Manuka honey lemon turmeric round the clock is what I was using both times round... and cough up all the snot... nice.. and welcome.

Anyone know of the best bAby bath for newborns- to safe to sit up stage? Makes me anxious never bathed a baby

@TwinkleDay it started out as a cold but unfortunately I think it's turned into a sinus infection or pregnancy rhinitis now 😖 really getting me down, I'm going to try a steam inhalation in a bit, hopefully it works 🤞🏼

ffiffi8 I'm sleeping with breathe right nasal strips on every night (or rather a cheaper version on Amazon) - and using a sea water nasal spray.

Oh no ffiffi8 that sounds horrible. I had a cold in January and was really bunged up with it, apparently pregnancy makes you produce more mucus. Have you spoken to a pharmacist? There might be something over the counter they could recommend.

I think we're going to get the schnuggle bath. A friend recommended the angel care seat but then at our John Lewis appointment we realised you'd need to use loads of water to fill the bath up and then lean over the bath quite a bit. The schnuggle one won't need much water at all to fill up and can be used in the nursery and has rubbery bits for support.

I'll pop to pharmacy today I think, I've been using otravine but only before bed, the stuff coming out is horrendous and not a nice colour! Few nose bleeds.... 😣

I've seen the shnuggle bath, I think we'll be getting that one, only other things I need are bottles and swing chair I think...

Morning!

BirthdayKake hope your LO has a lovely day. I know what you mean about feeling low, I always feel kind of stuck and small, but it's not you, take it hour by hour.xx

Kentishgal I'm totally with you on bikinis- absolutely get it about leading by example, and love it when I see it, but when it comes to myself the hang ups get so overwhelming. I am very average looking now but had some horrid body-related teasing at school as a teenager that's left me all bothered, even now. I know it shouldn't. And I do hope to try and be the mummy that wears bikinis and gets into the sea/gets muddy and loves it. But it's hard! Enjoy your peace and quiet! Tennis is a wonderful hobby! 😉

We went to the countryside for a walk and a big lunch with some friends yesterday. It was lovely and energising, beautiful woodland, lots of little flowers out already and huge blue skies. I did sleep very well after.

We are going to The Baby Show today and I just don't know if I have the energy. I've also been getting first trimester style exhaustion. I think it's because of feeling better and doing more in those patches and then it all catching up with me.

Work is a strange thing. I've been doing so much, and enjoying it (mostly) yet I only have something like 2.5 months left. I guess it's wanting to leave things in good order as well as feeling a bit better and being mentally able to engage with it a bit more again in the second trimester. Though sometimes I wonder if I should start taking it easier.

We also want to get a schnugglebath, both to save water and as I'm likely to have an ELCS so it should be lighter/and involve less bending.

Also been having mucous type problems for weeks, hard to sleep and annoying, will need to go to the pharmacy and finally sort it out. Thank you for sharing the tips.