About to start / Just started / Trying for a while TTC no.2 (part 5)

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Here we are ladies, part 5, with a new spin to the title to include some of us long-timers!
May it bring many, many more BFPs and some happy, healthy babies

It's all so hard with the hormones of pregnancy involved too. And post-birth I found the hormonal surge even harder to deal with. I hope you work out the best option for you.

I'm OK. Tired, but only 2 weeks left at work now, so that's good!

My belly moves all over the shop in the evening. Baby is clearly getting much stronger now. It's funny. DH sometimes marvels at how hard I'm getting attacked!

I feel a lot of movement on a night too but it feels now like he's not got a lot of room in there! My bump is huge, I feel like an elephant. Do you plan on wearing maternity clothes for a bit after you've had your baby?

I feel a lot of movement on a night too but it feels now like he's not got a lot of room in there! My bump is huge, I feel like an elephant. Do you plan on wearing maternity clothes for a bit after you've had your baby?

I don't imagine I'll have much choice as I didn't last time...no deflation here! So yep, crucial post-birth wear. :-/

Same here sadly. Also I think it's the comfort factor too, after the birth (and your section) you're so sore and uncomfortable that you want to wear big comfy things. I don't have a lot of things to wear if it's very hot as most of my maternity clothes are winter clothes so I might have to buy the odd thing. Hoping to take my DS for his feet measuring tomorrow so I may have a look. Just had a thought , what happened to ATruth?

ATruth is on the August Facebook group. Haven't seen her on here for a while though.

Did you get your DS' feet measured, Mrs?

I have 8.5 days left at work. Woooohoooo!

Hi Hungry - Woo hoo, that's not long left at work at all! Lucky you, you can join me and Better and Morerum then and be baby bound at home. I love being at home with my DS and can't wait for number two. Yes I took DS for his feet measuring with my mum. Took him to Clark's and he's moved up a whole show size so we got new shoes and I managed to pick up a maternity too in New Look and some sandals from Next, just pink and a bit sparkly for summer but flats. How's your day been?

I picked up a maternity top that was meant to say!

Oh I'm exactly 36 weeks today by the way! Can't believe I forgot to say.

No I'm not, I'm 37 weeks today! 3 weeks to go!

Tiring. Had a huge headache / blocked sinuses and felt shit most of the day. Left at 4 and felt better after some paracetamol.

I'm 29+1 today, so less than 10 weeks left with a 39 week section! Getting there. :-)

Baby has been very wriggly today. It's so lovely!

DD is 11 months' old today. Scary how time flies. She's been standing unaided more and more, so I don't think walking is too far off. Gulp.

Sorry to hear about your sister's reaction mrs but don't let that stress you, you have three weeks left till your baby is born! exciting :) Don't let her ruin your happiness. Hopefully once he is born she will realise how mean she has been though.
Not many days left then at work hungry I've not had a chance to re-read back today previous posts, but have been keeping up, whens your apt again to discuss your date for your section? Almost down to single weeks for you!
Anyone else felt like this at all? I've been feeling bit sad this week, and even cried thinking about how I'm going to have two children, and I'm worried the bond won't be the same with DS1? Or that I won't feel the same :( I don't like feeling like this, but I don't know if its normal or not. My hormones are everywhere at the moment so crying at anything! Also feeling little sad, as it's been lovely spending lots of time with DH, and DS has loved it too, don't want him to go back to work now!

It's on June 11th, Kt. :-) Two weeks on Weds. Can't wait to get to know when our baby will be born!

And I think it's natural to feel like that. I've had wobbles this week about how DD will feel and take to the baby. I feel bad that she'll have only had us to herself for a year. At least she won't remember being an only though.

It's probably less normal to not worry about it!

Hungry - I'm beginning to envy your booked c section as I'm starting to get a tiny bit nervous about my birth. Will you get to come home the same day do you think? Exciting about your DD, she will be walking by the time your new baby is here. My DS started walking at 9 months old , we couldn't believe it but his speech has been a bit slower. It's so cute when they start toddling on their feet properly.
Hi Kt - Great to hear from you and I completely know what you mean about being emotional and hormones everywhere. I decided to text my sister on Sunday to try patch things up, it was a long text message and I said I missed her etc and I waited until Tuesday for a reply from her and honestly i couldn't stop crying as I read her message. I felt really bad as my DS hugged me better and didn't like seeing me crying. I think having up and down emotions during your pregnancy is totally normal because your hormones go crazy. Mine have been very mixed , some days I'm totally normal, some days I've been really moody and felt irritated all day. I think it's all perfectly normal in pregnancy and just how it goes. Also I can't wait for my new baby and I feel so excited but a part of me is scared about his my DS will feel etc. I have such a close bond with him as you do with yours and I think it's natural to worry about them feeling pushed out. We are trying to think of something to get my DS for when the baby is born of just before so that he doesn't feel left out. Maybe you could do the same. Try not to worry Kt, it's all just hormones playing havoc. x

No, mrs...at least 1, maybe 3, nights in. It's major abdominal surgery, so they can only send you home once they're sure you're ok / safe to go.

I'd be nervous about birth too, so I can relate to how you feel. I'm sure it'll be fine. :-)

Hi Hungry - I'd be nervous about giving birth whether it was natural birth or c section, both scare me as like you say, a section is major abdominal surgery. I think some people think a c section is a nice easy way out of having to go through natural labour, and obviously it isn't. So I've less than 3 weeks to go now and am full term as they say so could be any time. I always thought full term was 40 weeks and didn't actually know it was safe to have your baby at 37 weeks. Anyway it's an awful day here, very heavy showers and cold. Not sure what we will be doing today. DS is having a sleep at the moment but my DH is not working tonight so going to get a nice family Chinese takeaway tonight. How's the weather there Hungry and what's your plans for the day? Are you all settled in?

We didn't really do anything yesterday. I'm not feeling too well really, so just want to relax this weekend and make the most of the extra day off.

It rained for most of yesterday and is forecast again today, though it's sunny now. The good news is that our washing line is now up so we can hang our washing out here instead of taking it round to DH's parents' house!

I want to get fully unpacked this weekend. See how that goes, eh?!

Hi Hungry - I hope you're relaxing and start to feel better soon. It's not nice when you feel unwell when pregnant. Well it poured down here all yesterday but my DH took DS out to a place called Tropical World near us, they have meet cats and crocodiles and all sorts of things like butterflies, birds and exotic fish. It's like a rain forest that you walk round but extremely got inside so I stayed at home. In the evening we got a Chinese takeaway. I got a text from my sister yesterday, it's not an overly warm and friendly text but it does say that my DS and new baby are always in her thoughts and that she is still my sister. She said that she is happy to see me and hopefully things will be good again between us in time and to basically have a fresh start sort of thing. It has made me happier that she has maybe thought on things. I wish it had been her that had contacted me and held out the olive branch but it's better than her message earlier in the week. I hope to see her soon before u have the baby as I think it will break the ice to have a see each other face to face. I know she's very busy with the business and her 4 kids and dog but didn't know whether to invite her round maybe one evening.

Maybe just give an open invitation, saying it'd be lovely to see you before DS2 arrives, if you have the time, then leave it with her, rather than giving days / times etc. It's her move then, and puts less pressure on.

I hope I feel better soon too. I'm in the 3rd week of cold / cough now. It's depressing!

Hopefully this weekend will help with that.

Just sorted DD's 12-18 month wardrobe out and bagged up her 6-9 month stuff. It's amazing looking at the little clothes and wondering how she ever fitted in them!

Maybe your sis has finally realised what an arse she's been mrs

9 weeks today!

DS drove me to distraction yesterday. Made up for it by sleeping through in his own bed though!
We spent the whooe day outside in the garden. DH was finishing the prep for DS's play area - just need to hire a machine to flatten the sand/earth and then we can put the artificial grass down and build the tower. Hoping it'll be finished in the next 2 weeks so he can make the most of it this summer. I made a rock garden that we've been planning for a good few years and only just got round to. Today is a total chill out day so will be slobbing!

Hi Hungry - I've been buying DS new summer clothes recently and his 2 to 3 years wardrobe is now ready and the rail underneath in his wardrobe is newborn baby clothes for DS2. It feels weird writing DS2 before he's here. I've also saved and boxed all DS's old clothes and have stored then in the loft for DS2. There's a 3-6 box, 6-9 etc right up to 12 -18 so hopefully lots of clothes I can re-use. Sorry you've had your cough and cold for so long, things tend to last a bit longer when you're pregnant but you must rest as much as you can and take it easy so you don't get any worse. There's your orders!
Hi Calling - your garden sounds lovely. Have you had decent weather this weekend? It's not stopped raining here. You will be approaching your 12 week scan, have you got a date for it? I text my sis and did just that, I just text today and said it would be nice to see her before DS2 arrives, would she like to come round one evening for a cup of tea and catch up. Surprisingly got a reply saying that would be nice and she will text me tomorrow so we will see.

It's been beautiful the last 2 days. A bit cloudier today, not a bank holiday here though. Gard er n is getting there. I'll be so pleased when DS's bit is done.

My next scan is at 10+5 so end of next week. Can't wait!

Great news that your dsis is finally accepting the olive branches you've been extending.

Hi Calling - the sun is out here at the moment, I'm hoping it stays that way so we can take my DS out this afternoon. We need to get something in the garden for my DS. I'm really happy that me and my sister are actually on speaking terms, I just wish the last 6 months hadn't happened. In trying my best to make things better by asking her round. I thought one evening might be better just because it's half term so her 4 children will be at home this week and also with her new business I understand she's very busy during the day, and has a dog she walks 3 times a day. Hoping she will set aside an hour just for a cup of tea and I will buy a cake or something. She might not end up coming but hopefully she will. At the back of my mind I feel sad that it's me who has had to do all the trying to make it right but hey ho. It's a shame we can't turn back the clock sometimes. If only we could.
How's everyone doing? I'm 37 plus 3 days today and keep thinking it could happen any day. Is this right or am I likely to go to 40 weeks?
Hungry - Are you feeling any better?
Kt - how are you feeling? Are you still feeling a bit emotional? If so, it will come and go and eventually pass. How's your DS?

Morning all.

Hope everyone had a nice bank hol.

Pleased things getting better fir you mrs!

morerum you must be about ready to pop? How are you?

hungry how long left at work? How are you getting on?

Will be lovely to have another scan soon calling

Haven't heard from gingerbread for a while! how are you?

kt hormones are a so hard to manage when pregnant, hope you're ok!!