Due March 2010 - do my boobs look big in this?

[donttrythisathome]

Hello everyone,

I can't find a March 2010 thread so thought I'd start with.

This is my first and i think my EDD is 2 March 2010.

Come and join me!

Have read some of the pregbrain stories to DH to prove that it's not just me who's a weiner when expecting. He shook his head and said - "You get expensive when you're pregnant. Don't you remember putting your mobile through the wash last time?"

Ahhh now you come to mention it....

mumbot, I'm under consultant care too as I had a c-section (DS was breech) last time. I'm not fully sure what that means either, but I think you have at least one appointment with a consultant rather than just being seen by your GP/midwife throughout your pregnancy. I think I get an extra scan in the last trimester to check if this baby is breech too. While we're on the subject, is anyone else going for a VBAC this time round?

Hi all,

Cheering me up to readyour preg brain stories - have to say I havent had any yet. What is a VBAC? or do I not want to know!!!

I too an now under consuktatnt due to an old back injury and bene given an appointment for end of October!

Work are slowly but surely snivelling back. I'll have to try walking out again! Had a home visit today from my boss and HR woman who were rather sheepish and promised the world. Gone away to see if they can now deliver their promises - lets wait and see!! I work in an organisation that employs 4000 you wouldn't think it would be that hard to accomodate a few little pregnant women out of that many would you (and vastly most are men!!) See what tomorrow brings. I'm not going back next week unless something materialises tomorrow.

Glad to hear everyone is starting t get excited about scans. Im 10 weeks tomorrow so you early bods must be about to hit 12 weeks safely - Congrats for this coming week!!

What did I say about no preg brain yet - apologies for such appalling spelling above!!

Scooby VBAC is Vaginal Birth After Caesarian Section.

Very pleased to hear that work have stopped being quite such muppets.

Hello everyone, sorry I've not been very vocal recently....

Just wanted to say that I too have succumbed to the maternity trousers....surely that's just not normal? I am 9+3 weeks (by LMP date, so actually probably a bit less) and even though I still fit into my normal clothes, especially with my work clothes there is a definite bump. Also - can't do the button up on my "fat jeans" - arghh....

Thought I would have at least another 3 or 4 weeks before this happened!

I was wondering, has anyone else noticed a bump this early on? I am only 5'1 and still only 8st2 but now have a definite roundness - if you are petite do you normally show earlier? Sorry to sound panicky, I just feel a bit strange. It's like I don't want to confidently parade my pregnant tum around because all of the books say it's far too early for it to be a bump - feel a bit in limbo.

Also, someone came up to me at work today and said "so, you won't be able to keep THAT a secret for much longer will you" glancing knowingly at my middle. Hrumpf.

Shall I just accept the bump, bloat, baby or whatever?

Any words of advice much appreciated

Thank you for listening to my rant

PJ x

Poppy, I'm also 5ft 1 - whilst not quite as slim as you even before DD!

However, I looked ENORMOUS with DD from very early on ? looked about ready to pop at 6 months. I repeatedly asked the midwife if I was carrying a moster baby, but she repeatedly said no, it's just you're petite and the baby is a normal size so the only way for it to go is out.

DD did turn out to be a bit of a whopper but I think that had more to do with going 2 weeks overdue than anything.

I already look about 5 months gone with this one, but as stomach had never really recovered from DD I guessed it would probably be worse than last time... muscles have realised that resistance is useless and have thrown in the towel early!

So I'd say nothing to worry about - just nowhere else for your bub to go. And although the bean is only small, you still ahve a water-filled balloon, basically, in your uterus, pushing everything else out of the way.

As for accepting it - well, there's not a lot else you can do, is there?

Now is NOT the time for a crash diet... and it wouldn't make any difference anyway!

db
xx

Oh, and bugger the books.

'tis my new mantra. .

Thanks designerbaby - that makes me feel much better

I am so looking forward to having a proper bump I should just enjoy the fact that it's happening sooner than expected

On the subject on maternity togs: I am currently wearing Isabella Oliver maternity leggings - absolutely blissfully comfortable and not too baggy round the middle even though there's clearly room for growth I know that the IO stuff is pricey, but I bought a few things in their sale and they are gorgeous and even look good now with a small bump. I can highly recommend.

I've not worn leggings since the early 90s, but I fear I may be a convert...as long as I wear something sufficiently long and floaty to cover up my not-as-toned-as it-was-in-the-early-90s behind!

Hey Everyone,
Just a quick one today. What does everyone think of the swine flu vacination? I have to admit I'm petrified of it. DH and I have been trying for years and to suddenly get pregnant naturally is amazing. I don't want anything to go wrong. I'm really scared that they haven't tested it enough etc. The government is already admitting that they haven't tested the vaccines on under 3s yet are saying babies should have them. Any thoughts???

MrsSnow - I agree with you, there is something very iffy about the swine flu vaccination. And most people who get the swine flu don't even get that ill anyway! I will NOT have it while I'm pregnant and I will NOT let DD have it. DH can have it if he wants, he's a grown man and should be ok, can look after the rest of us if we get ill...

I'm a nurse and so get offered the normal flu vaccine every year, which I have never had when I've been pregnant. I did get normal flu just after the birth of DC3 in December. It did really knock me for six ( I had never experienced flu before and had no idea it was so bad). But I am a reasonably healthy person and with a couple of weeks bedrest and DH being brilliant and having the other DCs I got over it and managed to do minimal newborn care, ie, feed and nappies.

I know swine flu is not the same as normal flu but I am unsure of having a vaccine when even if I got it I am probably healthy enough to fight back.

Not very helpful, sorry. Just typing my thoughts out loud!

Hi girls, sorry been awol for a while!

Have v bad pg brain here. Cannot think of normal words to finish sentences, or string coherent thoughts together. Unfortunately, I work in a v academic, sciencey place and so my lack of big appropriate words is becoming very obvious! There are only so many times you can use "thingy" to describe something!

Scan in 2 weeks- so excited!

I also have reservations about the swine flu vaccine mrssnow. I think vaccinations are a great idea in principle, and I appreciate that we're all at greater risk because of the immune suppression that's a normal part of pregnant and that swine flu could cause something like premature birth...but..but...I'm not sure if I want me and my unborn child to be a guinea pig for the wider population. Am hoping there's more information/research available before we have to make up our minds!

Morning all

Caitni - I am loving your blackberry story - sounds very much like something I would do (pg or not!).

Scooby - am so glad that your HR and boss did some grovelling. Was so at how they reacted. I hope it sorts itself out soon as it can't be fun having work mess you around at the moment.

MrsSnow - I am always offered the flu jab as have mild asthma but actually never take it as I don't like the idea of it. Will not be having the swine flu jab as it sounds a huge risk to be honest. I don't like the fact that the government have made the company who produces it exempt from being sued etc for any problems that the vaccine may cause either. It doesn't exactly fill me with confidence.

Well still waiting for scan date but its likely to be after my holiday which is a shame as had wanted to make sure all was ok before I went. I wont believe it is actually happening until I see the scan. Have visions of me lying there and the nurse saying "there's no baby and there never was, it must have been all in your head". This despite the constant ms, sore boobs, lack of periods etc.. It just doesn't feel real!

Anyway, so glad its the weekend . Lie in tomorrow!!!! Yipeeeeeeeee

Hello ladies...I just wanted to pop in and wish you all the best...I was on the Due March 2009 thread and now have a fabulous 5 month old son! Hope you all have great pregnancies and easy births!!

Hello everyone,

Sariska and Arcadie, thanks for the info on scans. It made me feel a lot better knowing that my scan date is not so unusual. Can't WAIT to have it done though.

I started writing a post yesterday when everything went crazy.

To make a VERY long story short, my neighbor gave the wrong address when installing a new telephone line in her flat, which resulted in MY line was disconnected by mistake. I spent 5 miserable hours!!!! on my mobile with the phone company getting to the bottom of the whole thing, and it is still not resolved. Initially, they were asking me to pay for the re-installation, although it was not my fault and now I have to wait for 3 weeks to get my line back. The whole thing was soooo draining, I am still recovering...

Hopefully, today will be better. Planning on buying some clothes which I can actually fit into.

xoxo

Hello again

Josie I am shocked to hear that the company making swine flu vaccination will receive immunity from litigation! Thats awful. If anything that does nothing to quash my fears. I also have asthma and normally receive the flu jab. I've found by having the annual jab I don't get so ill and for so long. I think I might be willing to have a 'normal' flu jab and totally miss the swine flu jab.

I've got about another week in the top I'm wearing today. Even then it was a struggle to get it over my boobs so may go down to Clapham Junction to see if I can find anything in JoJo Maman or Blooming M.

Hope everyone is ok

Scooby - I love the fact that your boss and the HR person came to you with their tail between their legs, they must have realised how you could throw the book at them, legally, and are trying to accomodate you now. Sounds like you're on the right track, hope you come to an agreement and can work throughout your pregnancy in safety.

MrsSnow - Have just read the news about the vaccine, I too feel like it's more risk to have the vaccine than have the flu... but I might need to read some more to come to a final decision.

Flu vaccine has me very worried. My DD nursery has had several swine flu cases and I'm afraid I kept her away to protect the baby I'm carrying until I get to 12 weeks. But I'm still not sure I want any of us to have the vaccine. What to do?

On a happier note and after days of tears, frustration and mounting phone bills the arses at Harris Birthright have finally given me a nuchal scan date. Next Thursday. Can't wait

[waves to everyone as she heads off to find more food]

Pureeandpearls brilliant news I'm really pleased you finally got to the bottom of it and don't have long to wait.

About the swine flu jab I am also worried and won't be having it. I had a heated debate with DH yesterday about it where i said so me and my child are basically going to be the governments ginea pig. He told me it had been tested to which I responded so the unborn babies are now children are they so we know there are no long term side effects. That shut him up.

Also I have been outed today when I took DD to playgroup and suddenly felt very sick, ran to the toilet which is in the same room as the play session and when I came out everybody was smiling and laughing at me!!! So much for keeping that secret.

On a positive note i haven't been in the car today and haven't cried yet either!. Have a good afternoon

xxx

I'm trying to keep an open mind about the vaccine. I'd like to read as much as possible about it before I make my mind up. It sounds like there will be a few months yet before it's issued so more time to research and also understand the findings of the clinical trial. Although I appreciate that pregnant women weren't involved in the trial. I have a background in medical science so it interests me for different reasons too.

Didn't get to hear the heart beat at the scan so I've rented a doppler (£9 for a month).

xx

Josie

"Have visions of me lying there and the nurse saying "there's no baby and there never was, it must have been all in your head". This despite the constant ms, sore boobs, lack of periods etc.. It just doesn't feel real! "

I know EXACTLY what you mean - no scan til 20 weeks with DS so just spend the whole time convinced that it was all in my head. It got so bad that at 15 weeks (after all ms had subsided but before bump) I jumped on a girl I barely knew who is a midwife and dragged her to the nearest bed, pulled up my top and ORDERED her to feel my tummy and tell me whether it felt like a pregnant ladies. Thankfully she loved her job, was only too pleased to help and told me exactly what I wanted to hear. She's now the godmother of my second child!

You're not a nutter for thinking it - it's perfectly normal.. but keep telling yourself, "Positive test plus no period = baby 99.9% of the time" HTH

Hi all,

I have asthma and normally have the flu jab. I have discussed swine flu jab with DH and we are both of the same opinion that it simply has not been tested enough or on pregnant women for my liking and I won't allow me or my unborn child to be guineapigs. I think the risk of the jab is worse than the risk of swine flu - or at least it's the risk I'm gonna take!!

After all the promises from work yesterday I have had a call today from my boss. Upshot has been that his boss was off so no decision has been made. If I just turn up at 10am on Monday.......... More wait and sees. Having been due to start at work at 10pm Monday I have plans for daytime Monday. I don't want to be awkward butI can see me giving up my plans to turn up and either be left in the corner for the day or be told to go back to the job I walked out of on Monday and be no further forward.I'm tempted to stay off monday and see what gets arranged on Monday and go back Tuesday to a firm job???? I kinda of think if I dont go in they have to almost make a decision???

x

Hey all... well phew. First scan over and done with, with minimal trauma... Little funny looking think with stubby bits where it's limbs should be...

However, turns out my cycle is even more wonky than I thought... EDD from last period was 26th February, but from today's scan they've adjusted to 19th March!! (will update list accordingly).

So beany is still teeny tiny and I'm quite relieved as a) it means I'm less likely to be induced (Imagine - from my dates they might have been inducing when I wasn't even really due for another week!) and I'm desperate to avoid that this time, and also, it gives us another few weeks to get settled in our new place before baby arrives.

However, it means another 3 whole weeks (!!) before I pass the magic 12 weeks, and now I'm thinking I'm a big lardy arse for being so fat already.

But more good news, as bub was too small for a nucal translucency test, I get another scan on the 10th September so I get to see beany again!! I expect I'll get all worried again though...

But having seen beany and because everything's looking good I'm considering coming out in the open so I can break out those elasticated waistbands... what do you all think... too soon?

Funny thing happened during the scan - the sonographer asked if it was my first pregnancy, I said no. Then she asked if my first delivery was 'normal' I said, "Um, well, sort of... I went 2 weeks overdue so I had to be induced, the labour took 51 hours, I was on an epidural for 18 hours, then DD passed meconium and had to be delivered by forceps and I ended up with an extended 3rd degree tear and cervical and vaginal lacerations..."

Sonographer replied - "What on earth do you think was 'normal' about that!!??"

Me, "Well I didn't end up having a C-secion...??" . Cue much laughing from sonographer and assistant...

Seems I like to look on the bright side - which is probably a good thing... .

Oh, and I won't be having the swine flu jab, I don't think. FIL is a GP in South Afica and his opinion is that it hasn't been tested enough to know about it's effects on babies in utero. And says whilst unlikely to be any risks (there are none known from other flu vaccines) better safe than sorry. I am also asthmatic (mildly) but think I will take my chances with the flu rather than risk the jab.

Scooby, your work sound RUBBISH! and for you. Hope thwy get it sorted. I'd be inclined to give them the benefit of the doubt and go in Monday though - it shows good faith on your part...

Anyway, amended list - I think it's the most recent but huge apologies if I've messed it up and missed anyone off...

Becky7000 15 February #4
Tigresswoods 1 March #1
DrSkid 1 Mar #3
Potpourri 1 March #4
onlyanauntie 1 March #1
369thegoosedrankwine 1 March #2
MissieMoosMummy 1 March #2
cyphercat EDD 2 March #2
Caitni EDD 2 March #1
Horsiemummy 2 March #2
Oscarsmumm 2 March #2
pureeandpearls 2 March #2
Pipsonhisway 2 March #1
Donttrythisathome EDD 3 March #1
Smac 4 March #2
BlueyDragon 4 March #2
TakeLovingChances 5 March #1
Dalrymps 5 March #2
Dophus 07March #3
Twofalls 7 March #2
Carrie2010 7 March #1
BYM 8 March #2
CAFW 9th March #2
ilgb 9 March #2
Sariska 9 March #2
rebeccacad 9 March #1
wilkos 11 March #2
Lemonadegirl 11 March #2
Josie22 12 March #1
Swingsofglory 12 March #2
Iwonka 12 March #1
Scooby26 13 March #1
Vixie123 13 March #1
MrsSnow 13 March #1
Minicooper 14 March #2
slackrunner 14 March #2
Poppyjen 15 March #1
Annamama 15 March #2
Childofthe80s 16 March #1
mmtwgr 16 march #2
Scootergrrrl 17 March (??) #3
Arcadie 17 March #3
SleepWhenImDead 18 March #2
designerbaby 19 March #2
Kay1980 19 March #2
Luckysalem EDD 22 March #2
Veryworriedme 22 March #1
Rindercella EDD 27 March #2
Fleximum EDD 28 March #3

Hugs,
db
xx