Anyone else due August 2020?

[Jem9153]

How are you feeling if so? How far along are you?

I’m due 12th August, 21 weeks 1 day today, first baby and I’m having a boy!

I’ve felt a bit overwhelmed with this whole pandemic and the unknown of whether it’s going to be better by then! Fingers crossed for the best.

I also really want to start buying things but feel bad for shopping online given the current scenario, I just don’t want to leave it all til last minute and be really unprepared.

Would love to hear from you all

@Newmama29 I am still struggling with it too! As of last Monday I made a log and include more than one tick the stronger the feeling (I only have one incident that was more than one). It has helped a little as my mind has a habit of escalating and forgetting/dismissing certain feelings. Even this morning my DH said I seemed really distant and worried about something and we had the same conversation of 'should I call them' I didn't as I had a jug of iced water and have had some movements since. It is so hard though.

@JMill13 @squashie34 Thanks ladies i'll have a look into it, never heard of that course before but it might be worth a try. My mum is trying to make me feel better, i have quite a few tattoos so she is telling me the pain is similar to that in the respect you have to keep going through the pain and obviously it's not that bad as i keep getting more! (I obviously know the two cannot be compared 😂) but the thought is there! I think i'm worried about tearing 😭😭😭😭

Glad I’m not the only one feeling anxious over movements!

Does anyone know of any good hynobirthing podcasts or something similar? I’m struggling to sleep at night & wonder if having something like that to listen to via earphones whilst trying to sleep may help? Also to help with the birthing process

@badrhia2020 hi, we're due date twins! I've absolutely hated not having my partner at appointments too. He just drives me and then sits in the car waiting, it's crap.

Thanks for the heads up on OBEM Australia! Can’t remember who said but just watched the first 2, it’s so good!

@JMill13 hi due date twin! I know same, it’s not nice is it. Hopefully we’ll have some sort of normality by the time of our due date. Fingers crossed!

Ya @Bert2020 that was me! Poor DH, just when he thought I'd seen all the baby shows I go and find another one!! 🤣

Aaagh, tracking movements is a nightmare isn't it! Im 27 weeks now, getting on for 28 and my little lady is in no pattern whatsoever... I'm driving my husband nutty with constantly whittling on about whether I should call in or not! I've got a Kicks Count bracelet that a friend gave to me and actually that's quite good, when I'm really panicking thinking 'oh gosh she hasn't moved all day' I can look down and see how many sessions I have already logged and calm down a bit. I was just thinking hmm she's not got many today and she started going absolutely mad kicking away

I think I've had a hormone surge today, we've had quite a lot of baby stuff arrive the past couple of days and I saw it all stacked up and just had a complete sob attack thinking I've jinxed things by buying stuff now. Is that bonkers?? I just had a massive panic and felt a bit overwhelmed by everything But took myself out for a walk and that helped a bit. I think being in lockdown is getting to me a bit today too. But I've got a hospital appointment for a glucose test on Wednesday and then a midwife appointment the following Thursday, so will at least get a bit further afield the next two weeks!

@StephD2020 yes, DH was oh no where did you find this one?? Absolutely loved the consultant on the breech delivery.
@mable88 not bonkers at all, every now and again it hits me. Although my second it’s another little human to look after, their clothes and bits & pieces are so tiny and it’s a whole lot to take in.

Hey @squashie34 how did the baby shower go?

@mable88 hope you're feeling better.
I've noticed I have a panic about reduced movement everytime we have a baby item delivered or do something to prepare for the baby. Most the time I calm down and realise I have plenty of movement, but I have been in when I've been really worried. The bracelet sounds useful!

@badrhia2020 fingers crossed. I'm hoping I'll get more insight when I go for my 28 week appointment but I don't even know if they'll know yet.

@JMill13 aww thank you for asking, it was so so lovely to see all of the girls, my other half decorated the room and I walked into them all on zoom and just burst into tears 🤣 damn hormones!

@mable88 I totally get this fear about 'cursing things' - especially doing the nursery. but I guess we just have to put it down to our anxieties otherwise we wouldn't buy anything until they were born. It's not a nice way to feel is it xx

@squashie34 awh that's so cute! I'm glad you enjoyed and got a good catch up ☺️

@squashie34 That's so cute! I'm glad you had a good shower. Apparently I have two friends teaming up to plan one for me and I'm really excited

@squashie34 that looks great, am glad it went well.

@squashie34

Looks fab!! You have some great friends. Hope you had a great time. I have to admit i'm not very lucky when it comes to friends.. 🎻 🎻🎻 😂

Today's thought: if only I could count the number of burps instead of kicks it would be so much easier!

Your baby shower looks really sweet @squashie34 🥰

@squashie34 your baby shower looks so cute! My friend was planning mine but it’s obviously not happening now

This morning baby kicked hubby in the face! 😂 he was talking to my tummy and she gave a good old kick which he felt! I thought it was hilarious, he thought she must be trying to kiss him!

@Oldestchild90s I do understand that feeling lovely- I lived away in Dubai for three years and when I got back I didn't feel like I had any friends at all (most had settled down and we had frosted being away) - when my ex and I broke up I joined a crossfit gym and it was just amazing how much of a community it was and now I have an amazing set of friends.

I bet you will totally find this once you become a mummy and get some mummy friends! Everyone always said to me your mummy friends are your forever friends! Have you signed up for nct or anything similar? X

Hi guys! I'm due 12th August! Had my 28 week appointment last Wednesday and had to have a HBA1C blood test because my hospital glucose tolerance test was cancelled at 26 weeks.

Starting to feel alot more uncomfortable especially now that he can reach and kick my ribs!

Has anyone else had strange symptoms on their lungs? I have a constant wheeze and sometimes squeak deep in my lungs when I breathe. Such an unnerving symptom and noone can seem to explain it to me. Its hard that I cant go to the doctor and have my chest listened to

Hi all

I'm 26 weeks since yesterday. The last few weeks have been really tough. I was made redundant after 4 years and as a result we lost out on getting our mortgage after saving for so long. I lost a friend to suicide also & wasn't able to say goodbye to her. My placenta is low so I've had a 2 bleeds as well as the baby having a low heart rate. its been so tough.

I just really miss my friends and family. I'm not particularly close to my mum as we have had issues in the past. I really thought my pregnancy would bring us closer together but it hasn't

So if im honest I'm struggling to enjoy the pregnancy. I feel so guilty about it but I feel so alone and scared all the time. My OH works long hours so I spend so much time on my own. I just feel bad that I'm not enjoying this time

Hi @Duffy23 & @Becky8690, welcome to the thread!

@Duffy23 I'm sorry you're having a tough time. I don't think the self-isolating/suspension of normality due to CV helps at all.

How is everyone else handling self-isolation? I haven't been outside the house other than for a daily walk & antenatal appts since 12th March. DH is now starting to talk about potentially meeting up with 1-2 friends at a time for social-distance walks, only outdoors and only with friends who have been WFH so having limited outside contact themselves. I'm desperate to see people but also feel really guilty that if we did, we'd be putting ourselves at greater risk. Would love to know everyone's thoughts/opinions.

@squashie34 You know what, i haven't actually signed up for anything. I do have some lovely people around me and i'm very lucky but my 'friends' are pretty much part time, not sure whether that's jealousy (not that there's anything to be jealous of) or they are just a funny bunch.. who knows!? It's difficult because i have a great family who all support me and are ever so helpful but when i have questions or bad days i don't really have anyone to turn to and my other half is a typical male that doesn't understand 😂 i deal with a lot myself and it really gets me down sometimes! Just trying sooooo hard to keep positive 🥰

Loving how many of us are having babies this August! Welcome to the newbies on the thread.
@Oldestchild90s make sure though you do ask for help when you need it!

If anybody wants a laugh. I am wearing inside out knickers today as it turns out getting dressed is clearly beyond me to do properly. I think its the balancing act and gymnastics it requires totally meant I did not pay attention