Due May 2008 - Second trimester, here we come!

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Hope you found it ok!

Yaay - GW!

hurrah GW glad to hear all ok! only just got on today so couldn't wish good thoughts earlier.

you poor things with SPD.

hayley call the doctor to be on the safe side - they are perfectly happy to help pg women all the time.

sweetbean perfectly normal to get pg related depression and it is hormone linked - also might be because it's wonter now? that can't be helping too too much i guess? you poor thing worrying about the toxoplasmosis - i must admit i've been much more lax about things like that this time around, although i am keeping myself off shellfish, rare meat, soft eggs, booze and pate etc. but have had a real thing for salami, han and in particular for parma ham over last few days so have had a bit of it.

that and silverskin pickled onions! talk about classic cravings! pickled onions, gherkins, and chocolate - not together but after each other

xxx

Glad everything is okay gingerwench!

sweetbean - I was really worried about getting depressed about a month ago as I was so low all the time. However, I have started to feel better and my mood lifted. Also, I am really crap at remembering what not to eat (had a crayfish sandwich yesterday ). Do be careful but remember the risks are low.

I THINK i might have felt the baby last night but it is very early (only 16.5 weeks). It felt like a bubble bursting in my tummy. DH found me in the bath in shock. Surely this is much too early. I am not super slim or anything (was a regular size 12 before this) and have already started to look pregnant.

WW xx

HI WW- I've been having exactly the same issues. I cannot stop myself eating prawn salad, which can't possibly be a good thing. I've also felt the baby from 11 weeks doing tiny flutters. Everyone said it couldn't be, and I wasn't sure myself, but those little flutters got bigger and bigger and now I know for definate it's the baby. Also, my bumps getting really large and baby looking, and it's rick hard. The other day, my DP pressed it, and it was similar to what you said- like a big bubble bursting. The weird thing is, my DP went 'Arrgh' and quickly pulled his hand away!!!! Then he said 'I felt the baby!!!' so I wasn't just being crazy after all!!! I say enjoy it

Its your first baby too isn't it Hayley? i was worried i was just making things up! I wasn't waiting for it or anything and was really shocked. I felt more fluttering today. It is so cool your DP felt something - mine is dying to!

Yep first baby, and a right wriggler! People just feel things at different times, so I think we're the lucky ones feeling it so early!! Congrats!! When's your next scan? Mine's December 28th. I'll be poking my tummy if it crosses its legs

Hi all, not been on for ages again, just dont seem to get five minutes at the mo, Ds being very difficult at the mo, super clingy and whiny! Full moon tonight though hoping his mood will pass with that!!

I ahvent read back over all the posts as i know DS will wake up soon, but Aussie, this may be not much help but i was living in Aus when fell pregant with DS1, then returned to UK when around 20 wks, so have experienced both health care systems and found that in Aus the tests are pushed much more and we left our appointments with everyone there feeling really pressured into getting the tests, I am only 30. Here in UK they really leave it up to you more, maybe because there are free here and they dont want to do too many. But the decision is ultimatley yours and I suppose you have to think of what you would do if the tests did show something up?
On the point of haveing 3, everyone i know who has 3 or more kids say its no different to having 2, as it couldnt get any more manic and the 3rd+ always just seem to fit in and always seem to be the most chilled out person in the whole family!!

On a different note all together on the due date list, the age of the child allready here is that the age they will be when the baby comes? i just realaised DS has been 13 months for almost 2 months now!

Soory im all confused, for a change!! I think i was reading a way back page and am way behind the times!! Good luck anyway Aussie!

Hi all, just to say thanks all, had a lovely trip to New York with my pal. Was worried about not being able to keep up with her, walking and shopping and sightseeing but only had one extra nap to her one day. first two days kept up ok, last two days really knackered, and have slept and done bugger all since getting back yesterday mroning ( well, just got unpacked!).
DD was fine about not seeing me, just mentioned me a couple of times the day I left, and DH is looking forward to being stay-at-home Dad when I go back after mat leave.
Bump has been well behaved, little flutterings to reassure me and getting strtching pains when trying to lug suitcase around.
Aussie- it mmust be tough following a thread over here, with us all talking about local issues, which may or may not be the same stuff you've got to deal with. I reply to some things, but find it hard too follow stuff at the top of the page- like the idea of copying and pasting bits I want to reply to- thanks for whoever it was who accitdentallt posted like that!
sweetbean- earlier on I was quite down and found the depressed threads- when my morning sickness and tiredness and life got better generally things brightened up, so hopefully for me it was just a bad few months and I've got through it for now. Hope things imrpove for you as the hormones settle, but don't be afraid to ask for help NOW if things don't improve. GP, midwife should be able to refer you for counselling if that might work for you? I can't recommend the depression threads enough, they really helped me.
Eating risky foods- can't remember who's worried about it but first time around I freaked out for a week after eating a brie sandwich. This time around I'm eating what I feel like, which sometimes includes ALL the forbidden stuff. I wouldn't buy any food that I thought would poison me, pregnant or not.I'm sure I'll find the energy to worry about something else ( well, I do worry about the radiation from flying....)
Sorry, another epic. Good luck all!
mumofk

Hello again all, I've eaten a lot of seafood during the first trimester of each of my pregnancies. Mussels floating in lime juice was a big craving

Been to see my MW today as I had a 'slight incident' involving me slipping over in some mud and landing bump-first on the back of a dining chair. Didn't have any movements for 24 hours afterwards so MW called me in to check heartbeat and found it straight away - WOO HOO

Sweetbean - there is a thread for those with depression in pregnancy if you want to take a look. There is a lot of help out there IF you need it. Do you have any history of depression on anxiety? (feel free not to answer that if you'd rather not of course) Hope your scan went well today.

GGW glad to hear all OK

Sweetbean, do talk to someone. There is help and coping strategies. Look up the threads, you are not alone.

Hayley & Wwomb same thing here, have to be super carefull to avoid no go foods. (shellfish too & cheese)
It's amazing that you can feel baby so soon with 1st pgcy. Enjoy!

Been awake since 4 am for the second night. Can it be the full moon and all that xtra water in our body?

Also been having vivid dreams about family/childhood. Basically when I think of it, it translates into the usual unresolved issues/untold stories etc....
I'm not one for stirring up the past and I've made peace/moved on with most of it after having DS1 and interracting with him and asking my mon and others the questions that bothered me.
Can more experienced mums tell me if this is common with subsequent pregnancies?
Why is it resurfacing?

Woverina, you disapeared from this thread.
Maybe we can meet up before going back to the UK for Xmas?
My DS is going on 4, yours 5? we could meet on east coast park?

HI eveyone

I had my sacn yesterday and as far as they can tell at this stage all is fine

it's so amazing to see that tiny baby on the screan an it feels so much more real to me now i feel blown away even though its my second !!!!!!! xxx

Hope everyone is well xx

Oh yeh and they confurmed my due date of the 24th May xxx

Can really feel the baby today. Seems to be very active!

slim22 - I've had similar dreams to those you describe. I got them most with 1st preg, I had a lot going on for 2nd so sleep was lacking somewhat but I know I had them again then too. I've had them already with this one but I'm used to ignoring them by now. I just lay there thinking ' yeah, damn right - how could they etc etc' but I don't feel the urge to throttle certain family members any more than usual this time round.

On a light note. My Dp is most annoyed that most of the time it's only me who can feel the baby-wriggles, he's even said if he could he would carry the baby for the whole 9 months and even give birth!!! Bless

mrsstresshead- thanks, you are absolutely spot on, i think it must be sciatica from what you've said. I do get shooting pains down my arse cheeks too when i try to walk. Do you know if it gets worse? Or stays like this? I coughed a couple of days ago and nearly fell over because my back seemed to go. I don't think the pile cringe situation is helping either, that seems to be hurting inside my back too. The doctor said I can get them injected after I have the baby but I'm absolutely terrified of pushing to give birth and a huge pile popping out infront of everyone. That would be a complete nightmare.

I have caught a sickness bug off DPs Godson so I'm all sick and gross today. DP is coming to pick me up from work soon. He's being extra nice to me as I cried allllllllllllll night last night just because MIL said something joking that upset me and it started me off crying about everything that has annoyed me in the last 2 weeks or so!!! Irrational pregnant woman alert!! I have a phobia that everyone is going to take over when the baby's born.

Sweetbean- so glad your scan went well. I think we should have more!!!

Coby- hope your bump's feeling better, it's easy done isn't it? I'm clumsy so convinced I'm going to slip over anywhere and everywhere now I'm pregnant! I think bumps are more durable than we give them credit for. It's lovely that you got to hear the heartbeat.

Hope everyone's well

Dear me....how long have I been AWOL for??

Aussie..just looking at how you felt when you posted, about it seeming you were talking in a different language....I quite often forget what ive read 4 posts up lol so thats my excuse and im sticking to it hehehe

Hello waves at all the new ppl joining.

Too much has gone on for me to keep reading back (I have read all of your posts) so ((hugs)) to those feeling poo, well done for those that have had scans/felt bubs move.

Im 15+4...still not felt #2 move yet but didnt feel dd move until I was 22 weeks!

sickness has nearly gone...just get it full on when im tired/over hungry.

My iron levels are super low...so taking spatone....like drinking rust (not that ive ever drank rust but you catch my drift)

My friend sent her doppler to me so I get to hear baby when I want....so reassuring to hear.

Got my 16wk bloods on Thursday.

So toodlepip for now girls. Keep well all of you!!

Speak soon x

Sorry to interrupt ladies but it's that time of the month again! Are any of you in Merseyside and thinking about breastfeeding? Look here for details of an antenatal breastfeeding workshop this Thursday, especially for pg ladies. It's not a "sales pitch"; no one is going to try and "talk you into it"; it's more of a "how to" so that if you do go down the bf route, you'll be prepared once you've given birth.

And there's free biscuits. And tea. And coffee.

Hi everyone
Sorry I've been quiet for so long, didn't feel like i had anything interesting to add! The sickness has gone, but I am just so tired all the time, like I could sleep 9 hours a night then still be exhausted the next day.

I have another annoying symptom which is I've suddenly got bloody acne!! I didn't have this with my son, in fact my skin was lovely and clear with that pg, but this time it's awful, I look like a teenager and am getting really self conscious. I really wanted to take care of myself, exercise and look a bit "yummy' with this pg (as I put 4 stone on with the last one, but so far it's not happening! Anyone else have this, or am I a freak?

Slim22, would love to meet up! We are coming home for Christmas (love saying that!) on December 13, maybe this week or next, when is good for you? Is your son in school or pre-school, can't remember if you said whereabouts you live?

Cheers all x

wolverina i've had a couple of terrible breakouts! but then i had that last time - i certainly didn't bloom with great skin, hair nails etc, until 24 hours after ds was born!!!

in the dreams note, i've been having "interesting" dreams about matthew king from emmerdale

anyway, off to hang my head in shame now

xxx

Wolverina, with ds1&2 my skin went from usual prone-to-greasiness (with only rare spots) to fairly dry and NO OIL. It was lovely This time around like you I have been plagued with spots. Getting a bit better now but during first trimester one day I counted 16 proper spots, not just pimples but big bumpy ba**ards which no amount of concealer would cover up - even if I did have the time/inclination to bother. Also horrid ms this time around, never even felt queasy with ds1&2. Weird huh?

Had a bit of a dream this morning about David Tennant (Dr Who) but I'm not complaining about that