Due end Nov/early Dec - Hello third trimester!

[MummyShark97]

Just making a new thread before we fill the other one up !

@Awkes can you finish earlier? I have 2.5 and counting the days. I woke up for a wee 4x last night fed up.

@Awkes feel your pain I have like 20 odd days left at work and already feel like I wont be able to get through it the tossing at night is a nightmare I've noticed it last week or so just cant get comfortable at all and coz it keeps me awake I've noticed little man is quite active late at night which doesn't help and by the time I get to sleep I dont have long before I have to get up for work it's a real pain at mo cant wait for maternity tho can get all the last bits together clothes washed etc and relax hopefully

@Amyyy1 I've been getting period like cramps, I think they are more growing pains though, I usually get them before a bump growth. When I've had Braxton Hicks, which I have often, they are painless but uncomfortable. My whole bump goes rock solid, it is usually only for a minute or 2 & if I move it usually stops.

I feel for you all still working, my husband has his own roofing company & I do his paperwork (from home). I can get most of the 'office work' done in a couple of hours & I've been struggling with that!

@Awkes with you on the no sleep and surviving the last few weeks at work! Got just under 3 weeks left and it's so busy and I'm so tired not sure how I'll get through it! Nearly cried when my alarm went off this morning 😢.

I really feel for anyone still working 😔 sleep is terrible at the moment and I'm so glad I can try and lie in if I want to. The night before last, I didn't get to sleep until 2.30am, then woke at 6am, fell asleep again at 7am and woke up at 9am! Last night, slept from 10pm to 5am (woooo!) then awake....
I've had a couple of instances of possible Braxton Hicks, more like 'ooh that feels like mild period pain...oh it's gone again' so not sure?
I've washed the white baby clothes (Persil non-bio) and started to air dry them as we don't have a tumble dryer, then realised our machine had left black spots on some of them!😳 So needed to re-wash. Now panicking that I don't have enough outfits to allow for air drying over winter!!

@Jellycat2020 I am sure you’ll get loads as presents when baby is here!

I paid for one last scan she’s looking chubby, can’t wait now 😆💖

I’m feeling tired and sluggish after my vaccine yesterday.

@peachypetite I know but I like to be prepared!🤓

@Babyhope98 cute! We had one private scan done about week 20 and were thinking of another but haven't got round to it yet. Just want to see her in person now!

@Babyhope98 so cute, makes it all feel so real doesn't it. You've made me want another scan now, wonder if I can convince DH

Thanks ladies!
I could finish earlier if necessary but it would be such a hassle to sort out I’m just trying to hang on. I’ve got 24 more days to go so it’s not too many really when you look at it like that. I think if I could just get one good nights sleep I’d feel so much better. Suppose we should all be getting used to the sleep deprivation really 😭

I’ve had three at the expense of my partner! 😂 but it’s our first and I just love seeing her face. It defiantly is starting to feel real now I was saying to my partner can you believe we’ve actually got to look after her she’s all our responsibility, scary but exciting!! 🥰 @kkr168

For those using disposable nappies, how many of the first size are you getting? I have a jumbo pack of 72 which is 5-11lbs I think and I'm not sure if this is more than enough or I need lots more?? X

@Babyhope98 we've had 2 so far, a gender scan at 16 weeks & a 4d one at 26 weeks. It would be interesting to see how much he's changed now I'm almost 33 weeks

@Amyyy1 I have a similar amount, no idea if it's enough or to much

Eek my appointment soon tummy is doing turns lol but cant wait to see little man and how he is doing hopefully all good growing right etc

@Amyyy1 I'm using disposables and have brought the aldi premium ones u get 22 in a pack and I've brought 13 packs lol but only cost a pound but will prob changes him more often as dunno how good they are but have had brilliant reviews and I've brought 6 packs of the second size aswell only 1.99

@Amyyy1 I’m not stocking up on advice of other mums who say you can’t predict baby’s growth or how their skin may react...

@Kj1010 I have heard amazing reviews as well on the Aldi's nappies!!

@peachypetite Very true, perhaps I will leave it with 72 for now and see how we get on with them. There's always amazon prime if we run low!

What cravings do you have? I can’t stop eating ice cubes

Wish mine was ice cubes, it’s can of coke and chinese curry at the moment. Oh and salty chips 🥴 @peachypetite

@Babyhope98 @peachypetite Mine is a mix of both of yours, half a coke filled to the top with ice🤣

I do get cravings for sweet stuff too but also can’t get enough ice.

@Amyyy1 I read somewhere you go through 8-10 nappies per day if that helps with how much to buy. I've got a few packs of different brands in the 5-11lb size, Sainsbury's own, Tesco own and some Pampers that someone gave me so will just try them all and see what fits / feels best before I buy more.

On cravings I've had loads but currently it's melon and macaroni (not together just to be clear 🤣)

Mmm macaroni cheese yummy, I was craving watermelon when it was hot loved it when it was really cold from the fridge 😍 @NaomiB79