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Pregnancy

Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

A general moany thread - come and join in

4 replies

blackteaplease · 02/05/2012 13:04

I am obviously pleased to be pregnant, albeit a little scared about having 2dc. But I am getting fed up with the following at 20 weeks, ffs I'm only halfway:

  1. Stretch marks have started.
  1. Teenage skin - spots all over my neck, chest and back. Thankfully it has been raining for months and I haven't had to bare any skin.
  1. Where is my sex drive? Last time Dh thought it was Christmas and birthday all at once, this time I don't want him to touch me. Ever.
  1. My fanjo feels like it is going to fall out.
  1. Why is my bump so huge already? I feel like a blimp.
  1. Bloody maternity bras that give you droopy boobs with visible nipples. Nice.

Erm, that's all for now. Anybody care to add to the list?

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Naisy · 02/05/2012 13:59

I found my first stretch mark and I'm 18 weeks. That sent me scurrying to find some 'stretch mark prevention' oil.

And I second you on the horrible skin breakout. I have more bumps now than I ever did as a teenager!

Oh, and sex drive? What's that?

blackteaplease · 02/05/2012 14:02

I managed to avoid stretch marks right up to the end first time round and only have a few on my stomach. I wasn't happy to see the fiery red marks so early this time.

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Naisy · 02/05/2012 14:21

Red marks - eek! Mine have appeared as little white lines on the side of my hips... I'm very pale so really hope they don't go red!

blackteaplease · 02/05/2012 14:28

Yep, on my enormous bump. There are also white ones but I think they are there from last time.

I also have white ones on my hips but they have been there since puberty.

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