Catching up with TTC #1, thread 7!

[MrsEG]

Starting a new thread as the old one is almost full!

@stormtrooperjulian
@thumper59
@TrashKitten10
@Bostonfern
@MrsR16
@Tropicana1
@Bettythecat
@purplefig
@MrsR16
@ELW85
@daisiesandpeonies
@PippaPug
@cupcakesandglitter
@Fivebyfive2
@LokiCat
@MrsH497
@BabySquid

Also tagging some grads as per the last thread, so sorry if anyone is missed off!
@Delilah7
@crossfitgirl
@RanchoRelaxo
@cookie0508
@mrsof20118

Please please forgive me if I’ve missed anyone, I basically just copied the last thread list and checked the last two pages!!!

@MrsEG - it’s so disappointing when things like that happen. I’m dealing with so many HR issues this year just because I’ve managed to pick up awkward staff that nobody has managed properly before. So frustrating!

@thumper59 - ah I’m sure he’s definitely already spoiled you then 😀 I hope you’re having a lovely last day, anyway!

@PippaPug - I’m good thank you my dear, how are you? I’m sure your scan will be wonderful and will give you lots of reassurance.

@Larrydavid - your work sounds intriguing! Are you feeling better? Try not to think about weight gain, it definitely won’t be as bad as you think and you have to be kind to yourself at the moment 😊

Really delayed cross-post 😂

@LikeTheFruit - congratulations on the scan! Lovely photo! How are you feeling?

@MrsR16 - totally agree,DH and I would say stuff like that but tbh my MiL is just a nightmare at the moment (always).
How are you getting on?

@ELW85 I'm doing ok. It's DH's birthday today so scared the crap out of him by coming home from work early! We then had a good nap 😂 and we're having takeaway tonight to celebrate 😊 baby's unbelievably active at the moment which is great but uncomfortable sometimes!

@MrsEG I know I shouldn't even be thinking about it- I just feel so emotional today and waves of sickness followed by feeling uncomfortable in my own skin is taking its toll. Thanks for the reassurance 💛

@ELW85 I think I need a bath and bed. I don't mean to be vacuous - just feeling low this week - influx of hormones I guess! Hope you're doing ok.

@MrsR16 - haha! Well happy birthday DH and what better way to celebrate than with a nap and takeaway? I hope you have a lovely evening 😊

@Larrydavid - honestly, be kind to yourself. You’ll be so many emotions (and hormones) flying around, you just have to go with it. Enjoy your wind-down and I hope you feel better soon, my dear!

Hi all! So happy the weekend is here! Hope you've all had a good week 😊 going to catch up for the last few days, so sorry for replying late when the convo has moved on!

I'm loving the bump photos 😍😍 can't wait till I can add! I'm checking in the mirror everyday 😁

@Larrydavid thank youu! Honestly it felt like time was standing still for me whilst counting down to the dating scan, as well. Now I can't believe it's already been and gone! The tiredness was definitely a big symptom for me. Once lunch time hit I was ready to crash no matter where I was!
Sorry you've had a rough day today. I had days where I felt low and down about myself as well. Your body is doing so much already, so definitely eat, especially if it's helping the nausea. Also, take time to yourself, whatever helps you relax and unwind. Hopefully you'll feel a lot better soon ❤️

@purplefig it really is crazy how much they change, especially since we'd had a scan at 9 weeks and it was only a tiny blob then! Eeek how exciting your DH got to feel the bump move!
I hope the car journey to the wedding isn't too bad. Can't wait to see the wedding bump pic!

@MrsR16 yeah I love being able to say I'm in the second trimester now! Feels so much more real 🙊 Ohh, I hope the plasterer gets back to sort out the issues so you can continue with the room! I'd definitely sneak some painting in, I was so surprised how much I enjoyed it when we did the living room!
Your bump is beautiful!

@Anny27 definitely get your hands on a baby on board badge! They're a godsend in the early stages when you feel awful! My nausea has gone thankfully, it's the opposite now where I constantly feel hungry 😂
Has your dizziness/lightheaded feeling gotten any better?

@MrsEG your bump is so lovely! Your body is doing an amazing thing, especially carrying two.
That's brilliant that you've had a great sleep yesterday. Sounds like the yoga and aquanatal classes are helping a lot. I hope that means the hip pain is better?
Wow everything ready for 28 weeks? Can't believe that's only 6 weeks away for you! Yay for furniture delivery. Can't wait to see it all come together!

@PippaPug thank you! Nausea has disappeared and I'm loving the sight of food again. I think the tiredness will be here to stay for a bit longer!
I'll be at the baby show in Olympia on Sunday. Are you planning on going?

@stormtrooperjulian how are you getting on? I hope your little one is well 😊

@Tropicana1 gorgeous bump!

@ELW85 ahh what a lovely bump!
I'm glad your midwife was able to reassure you that everything is okay and nothing beats having lots of pizza to feel even better!

@thumper59 I hope you enjoyed your last day!
Your Moses basket is so beautiful and your bump is gorgeous, you look fab!
I really wasn't interested in getting a Moses basket but after seeing yours I went straight to the Mamas and Papas website. May have to rethink this 👀

@LikeTheFruit lovely scan photos!

I think that's everyone.. sorry if I missed you!!

DH is having a nap before his night shift, so I've got some spicy Thai basil chicken cooking for dinner before he heads off. I'm so excited, I love Thai food!
Have a lovely evening all 😊😊

Hi all! So happy the weekend is here! Hope you've all had a good week 😊 going to catch up for the last few days, so sorry for replying late when the convo has moved on!

I'm loving the bump photos 😍😍 can't wait till I can add! I'm checking in the mirror everyday 😁

@Larrydavid thank youu! Honestly it felt like time was standing still for me whilst counting down to the dating scan, as well. Now I can't believe it's already been and gone! The tiredness was definitely a big symptom for me. Once lunch time hit I was ready to crash no matter where I was!
Sorry you've had a rough day today. I had days where I felt low and down about myself as well. Your body is doing so much already, so definitely eat, especially if it's helping the nausea. Also, take time to yourself, whatever helps you relax and unwind. Hopefully you'll feel a lot better soon ❤️

@purplefig it really is crazy how much they change, especially since we'd had a scan at 9 weeks and it was only a tiny blob then! Eeek how exciting your DH got to feel the bump move!
I hope the car journey to the wedding isn't too bad. Can't wait to see the wedding bump pic!

@MrsR16 yeah I love being able to say I'm in the second trimester now! Feels so much more real 🙊 Ohh, I hope the plasterer gets back to sort out the issues so you can continue with the room! I'd definitely sneak some painting in, I was so surprised how much I enjoyed it when we did the living room!
Your bump is beautiful!

@Anny27 definitely get your hands on a baby on board badge! They're a godsend in the early stages when you feel awful! My nausea has gone thankfully, it's the opposite now where I constantly feel hungry 😂
Has your dizziness/lightheaded feeling gotten any better?

@MrsEG your bump is so lovely! Your body is doing an amazing thing, especially carrying two.
That's brilliant that you've had a great sleep yesterday. Sounds like the yoga and aquanatal classes are helping a lot. I hope that means the hip pain is better?
Wow everything ready for 28 weeks? Can't believe that's only 6 weeks away for you! Yay for furniture delivery. Can't wait to see it all come together!

@PippaPug thank you! Nausea has disappeared and I'm loving the sight of food again. I think the tiredness will be here to stay for a bit longer!
I'll be at the baby show in Olympia on Sunday. Are you planning on going?

@stormtrooperjulian how are you getting on? I hope your little one is well 😊

@Tropicana1 gorgeous bump!

@ELW85 ahh what a lovely bump!
I'm glad your midwife was able to reassure you that everything is okay and nothing beats having lots of pizza to feel even better!

@thumper59 I hope you enjoyed your last day!
Your Moses basket is so beautiful and your bump is gorgeous, you look fab!
I really wasn't interested in getting a Moses basket but after seeing yours I went straight to the Mamas and Papas website. May have to rethink this 👀

@LikeTheFruit lovely scan photos!

I think that's everyone.. sorry if I missed you!!

DH is having a nap before his night shift, so I've got some spicy Thai basil chicken cooking for dinner before he heads off. I'm so excited, I love Thai food!
Have a lovely evening all 😊😊

Eeek sorry for such a long message and for posting it twice!
Damn MN said it didn't post it 🙈

@LokiCat - See you Sunday! 😛 I’m there that day too!

@LikeTheFruit - BEAUTIFUL Scan photo!! I bet that has made your week!

@Larrydavid - please take care of yourself and listen to what you and your body needs, go and have a bath and a early night and a chilled weekend 💐

@MrsEG - 20 weeks tomorrow! Still can’t feel much which I guess is what’s worrying me 🙈 glad the furniture has arrived, have fun putting it up!

@MrsR16 - I’m holding onto that fact - I guess I thought I would feel them both as there is 2....but trying not to worry! Hope DH had a good birthday!

@ELW85 - I’m good minus the slight worry about the scan but I know that’s normal, do you have any plans for the weekend?

@ELW85 oh MIL, no. That is dreadful. Can you (or DH) ask her at the very least to stop calling you fatty? That is so unnecessary. My mum keeps joking that my bump is wind as I had historically had really bad bloating and even though I know she didn't mean it, and I know I should let it go, it was really bothering me so I told her and asked her to stop!! She has, thankfully!

@MrsEG yes!!! Totally get the fish comparison, lil wrigglers ❤️ I'm so excited for you to put the nursery together.

@thumper59 ahhh that sounds like a cool setup 😊

@LikeTheFruit lovely pics!

@PippaPug I didn't feel anything like a baby lock before my 20 week scan and it's only just getting regular ish now. Perfectly normal.

@LokiCat ooo Thai food sounds so good!!!

@PippaPug @LokiCat @ELW85 thank you for your kind words. Not sure what got into me yesterday - I was a mess! Feeling much better today after a big sleep x

@ELW85 you're actually going to see Sir Ian McKellen???? The man is an absolute legend!!

@purplefig on the body image front I'm very lucky to be fully embracing my growing bump and my hubs absolutely loves touching it all the time and tells me how beautiful it is. I know it's hard for some especially with comments from others, I've been slightly fat all my life so thought I'd worry more but I'm glad I'm not at all. (That'll probs start when belly's empty and I have to start getting it back to 'normal'!!)
@MrsEG totally with you on the gobby northerner, I'd also ask for a seat!!
@LikeTheFruit that scan pic 🥰 love a foot picture. And that makes sense now that you've not felt much.
@thumper59 happy first official day of maternity leave!
We're getting everything ready and packed for Oz on Wednesday and making sure the house is spotless as my mum and dad are staying the night before picking us up and my mums such a clean freak (far worse than me!) and I know as I'll not be there she'll be right in my cleaning cupboard doing everything!! Have a good weekend all. I'm SUUUPER excited for the rugby this morning but we've got it on record so watch it later. Wish it was next weeks game so we could watch it in Oz while wearing our England shirts haha!!

Morning thanks everyone for lovely comments. I've just realised I put them all on sideways but never mind! Such a relief and the doctor in me was so glad they ticked off all the things I wanted checked!

@MrsEG thank you! Was so lovely to see baby's again. Could not believe the level of detail, it was incredible

@MrsR16 thank you! We are keeping it a surprise til D Day. Though DH thinks the sonographer I've given it away but wont tell me what she said. Hope you enjoyed your takeaway.

@ELW85 thanks lovely! Can't be long until yours! Feeling really well at the moment. Reassured to know have an anterior placenta which has meant I've not felt much in the way of movements.

@LokiCat thank you and so pleased your scan went well too and are in second trimester!

@PippaPug Thank you lovely. Not long until yours. You'll really love it, it's so so detailed and they should talk you through everything.

@purplefig Thank you! Finding the body shape changes odd too. Trying to focus on the reason for it rather than panic about losing the weight again!

@BabySquid aww thanks. Yeah it's reassuring to know the reason for lack of much movements. Hope you have an amazing time in Oz!

@thumper59 Happy matty leave. Hope you have some lovely time to enjoy and relax before the birth. Hope I look as glam as you so at 37 weeks!

So we've booked a celebratory babymoon trip to New York leaving in just over two weeks! Can't wait!

Also loving the bump pics, can't wait to add mine when I finally pop! Still just look like I've had a big meal at times.

Morning all, happy Saturday! Slept fabulously again last night, I think the extra vitamin D is doing my joints the world of good! Woke up to the babies head butting me in the stomach haha. DH hasn’t felt anything yet and told me yesterday he’s really nervous to! Hoping they’ll get a bit stronger now over the next few weeks so he can feel it. Off to yoga this morning but no other plans at all for the day so may head out on a long dog walk!

@ELW85 it’s so frustrating isn’t it?! And the senior management don’t seem to be too bothered. She has expressed that she would stay if she could switch teams so to me it seems so obvious for her to jump in to my shoes while I’m on mat leave. But it’s falling on deaf ears!

@MrsR16 Hope you had a fabulous time for DHs birthday!

@Larrydavid Glad you’re feeling better! All pregnancies are so different - it sounds like you are like me and just experiencing The Hunger! My babies are growing fabulously though, so sometimes I just remind myself I’m not just feeding me, I’m feeding them too!

@LokiCat Thai food sounds lovely!! I know - it seems so early but my consultant told me I’ll start feeling really uncomfortable at 28 weeks so that’s when it’s time to slow down etc. But saying that, if the nursery isn’t done by then DH can just finish it by himself ha! Also need my hospital bag ready by 30 weeks - now that one scares me!

@PippaPug Don’t worry at all, my consultant told me even with twins it can be 24 weeks before you feel a thing depending on their positions etc! Honestly you’ll love the 20 week scan, it was magical!! Twin 2 for me kept grabbing and playing with his umbilical cord!

@purplefig Me too! Can’t wait for it to all come together now. Need to order my Dumbo prints! How did the car journey go?

@BabySquid Enjoy the rugby! We’re team Ireland in our household, but of course DH watches every game regardless!!!

@LikeTheFruit Oh wow New York! That will be amazing this time of year, have an amazing time!

Morning all!

I’m currently sat in the hairdresser with a load of foils in looking like I have a Mohawk given the height of them 😂

@LokiCat - time really does fly after the dating scan doesn’t it? I hope your Thai chicken was nice; sounds amazing! I’m starving for my lunch now!

@purplefig - I’m currently avoiding the MiL for a whole host of other reasons (she’s not being very nice to anyone at the moment, and apparently it’s our job to take in her son/DH’s brother even though she has a spare room), so if she persists when I next see her, I’ll shut her down myself. I’m at the end of my tether with her.

@BabySquid - we certainly are! He’s doing a stint at the Harold Pinter theatre, which is going to be awesome. It started off for his 80th birthday. Also having dinner at the First Dates restaurant, which has pretty decent food so that’s October date night sorted!
Can’t believe your trip is Wednesday?! How exciting!

@LikeTheFruit - it must be a relief to get the placenta confirmed and give some context to movements. I’m sure it won’t be long for the pop!
Our next scan is 6th November, so hopefully it flies over.
NYC will be amazing!! Have you been before?

@MrsEG - there’s definitely a solution that you’ve found, so it’s bizarre that they’re ignoring the obvious. As long as you’re ok (other than frustrated).

@PippaPug - I’m sure it will all be fine, but I totally understand the anxiety. I’d definitely take comfort from what @MrsEG mentioned about twins movement 😊

@MrsR16 I don't blame you that doesn't matter, I wanted ours doing as I was too excited 😂 it's nice to have somewhere to put all their clothes etc I think!

@ELW85 Thankyou it was a lovely last day!

@LokiCat I did Thankyou. Haha aw sorry! 😬 it is gorgeous though. I love the shape of it and I think we'll get a fair bit of use from it downstairs. Hope your well!

@BabySquid Thankyou! So nice to leave the cleaning up for Monday, because I won't be at work! Such a weird thought though. Aww packing and getting all ready is so exciting! I hope you have an amazing time.

@LikeTheFruit Thankyou! Aw that's so kind I am feeling much more frump than glam at the mo though! Haha. The waddle is real

Hope your all having a lovely Saturday. It's my OHs bday today so I brought him presents and breakfast in bed this morning, we've had a chilled day, popped to see a few people and went to mamas and papas to pick up a coat I couldn't resist 🙈. Now just gonna have a soak in a nice warm bath as it's got so cold here! Then we are out for his meal tonight with the whole family I am thoroughly looking forward too 😀

I'm so emotional, just had the early scan. Had to have an internal one as i hadn't drunk enough water, but we got to hear the heartbeat 🥰🥰🥰 she dated me at 7+5

@Lemonysherbet that's amazing. I'm so happy for you 🥰

@lemonysherbert,amazing news about the scan, so glad all is OK! Xx

@thumper59, sounds like you had a fab day, hope your dh enjoyed his breakfast! And happy maternity leave 🙂

Elw85, sheesh, it sounds like you guys kind of have your hands full with family at the moment! I hope you're doing OK and they remember you're having a baby so shouldn't be overloaded with drama! Xx

@MrsEG, good to hear you slept a better!

So, mum and dad are coming today to put the cot bed up, so it's all done and dusted in plenty of time - also if we find there's an issue, it's within the time frame to return! Tomorrow is my 28 week scan and consultation - not too sure what to expect really, but will be nice to see Little Homer again 😀

Omg guys, is anyone else starting Christmas prep?? We noticed yesterday our calendar between now and New year is rammed - work parties, NCT classes, family get togethers etc... Made me think maybe we should prepare a bit so we can fit in shopping etc before I'm massive?! Me and my mum have already planned Christmas day like a military op (we have to because of fitting in seeing my nan at the home!) and I thiiiink dh and I might be hosting his family for boxing day... Might see on that one though, as I'll only be 2 weeks off D Day! Oh and people seem to looooove reminding me that technically the bay could come anytime after mid December, which obviously isn't panicking me At All 😂

Anyway, happy Sunday to all you lovely ladies! Xxx

@ELW85 Hope you enjoyed the hairdressers! Oh god your MIL sounds like she’s being a nightmare. As if you could take someone in now whilst preparing for a baby. Ignore it!

@thumper59 Sounds like you had a great day planned yesterday! How does it feel to be officially done with work for a few months??

@Lemonysherbet Great news all was fine at the scan!

@Fivebyfive2 Oh wow I didn’t even know you got a scan at 28 weeks, how exciting you’ll be seeing him again! Christmas is a write off for us this year - I’ll be almost 32 weeks, and the consultant told me I’ll be as heavy as a singleton pregnancy from 28 weeks so in short I’ll be uncomfortable AF!! Babies could also arrive at any point (although I’m hoping and praying they stick around in my belly until at least 35!) so we’ve agreed to go to mums on Xmas day and that’s the lot. Already done all my Xmas shopping online! Luckily we don’t have many to buy for - the adults all stopped doing presents when kids started coming along!

So last night I saw my belly move!! It’s happened about 4 times since. So unreal! They really like to go for a good wriggle first thing and last thing. Naturally every time I’ve tried to get a video they stop ha!

@Fivebyfive2 Oops that was meant to say ‘as heavy as a singleton full term pregnancy from 28 weeks’ - just realised it makes no sense the way I wrote it haha!

Morning ladies - i saw in another group that they sign off the end of their messages with their weeks snd days so every one would know how far along they are. I'm gonna give it a go :)

8+0

I actually meant to type that in my due in June group and i posted my other message to you guys somewhere else 🤣 i hate that mumsnet doesn't let you delete so you look like an idiot 🤣 will repost my message now....

@pippapug definitley i dont want to fall over if the train halts!

@larrydavid i have put in a few pounds already but i am quite small so it is welcome but i think my wedding rings will start to become too tight soon 😂

@lokicat yep i am feeling less light headed. Also a little less gaggy which worries me a bit as i feel "symptoms are dissapearing".....pregnancy is just a big worryfest isnt it! Hunger is frustrating isnt it i cba to eat that much

@lemonysherbet so lovely you have had an early scan! Similar to my dates now, i am 8 weeks today (scan on Friday which will date me)

@MrsEG, I don't blame you for getting prepared! I bet you'll have a lovely Christmas day at your mums - we're at my mums this year so we can just go, peel a bit of veg and chill out 😀 We're doing a family gift budget this year which will make the Christmas shopping a little easier!

I'm not sure if a 28 week scan is a normal thing to be honest, they told me at the 20 week scan it was an extra one to see how it's all going.