Due August 2021 - over half way!

[Daffodil21]

@wimbler - EDD 29 July, surprise 💛
@Champson - EDD 22 August (but really June/July), TBC 💖💖💖
@coffeeandrainbows1- EDD 4 August (but most likely July), Boy 💙
@Jessicapebbles - EDD 5 August (but having C-section at 39 weeks, so really July), Girl 💖
@Smurf123 - EDD 5 August (but likely to be July) 💛
@WhatEvenIsSleep - EDD 2 August, Boy 💙
@ready2020 - EDD 4 August, Girl 💖
@Xaxnxdxrxexaxandrews87 - EDD 4 August, Boy 💙
@Smushty14 - EDD 6 August, TBC 💛
@Rattyclife - EDD 6 August, TBC 💛
@Dia12 - EDD 8 August, Girl 💖
@Biscuitcat - EDD 10 August, surprise 💛
@ElonaWise - EDD 11 August, TBC 💛
@Runnergirl123 - EDD 11 August, TBC 💛
@PurplePansy05 - EDD 12 August, Boy 💙
@Srtdr - EDD 12 August, surprise 💛
@Daffodil21 - EDD 12 August, Boy 💙
@Inmypjsagain - EDD ???, Boy 💙
@BananaHammock23 - EDD 13 August, surprise 💛
@MrsB2019x - EDD 13 August, Girl 💖
@Magik01 - EDD 13 August, Boy 💙
@Aaaaa1519 - EDD 13 August, Girl 💖
@Carefree1 - EDD 15 August, Girl 💖
@DressyGerbera - EDD 15 August, surprise 💛
@lucyrp - EDD 16 August, undecided 💛
@BertieBotts - EDD 16 August, want to know! 💛
@WolfMother326 - EDD 17 August, surprise 💛
@Caz1226 - EDD 17 August, Boy 💙
@Lille4 - EDD 17 August, Girl 💖
@Redskinsucks - EDD 17 August, TBC 💛
@RockyRockyRoad - EDD 18 August, can't wait to find out 💛
@Smallbean27 - EDD 19 August, surprise 💛
@WatermelonKisses - EDD 20 August, surprise 💛
@Alittlexmasmagic - EDD 22 August, surprise 💛
@Millymay13 - EDD 22 August, TBC 💛
@Whatshouldbemyusername - EDD 22 August, surprise 💛
@LottSE20 - EDD 22 August, TBC 💛
@Notinthestarsigns - EDD 23 August, TBC 💛
@Winecoffeeteamum - EDD 23 August, Girl 💖
@LaceyMermaid - EDD 24 August, TBC 💛
@Fran919 - EDD 25 August, surprise 💛
@ava50x - EDD 25th August, Boy 💙
@Ghhh - EDD 25th August, Boy 💙
@northernsquirrel - EDD 26 August, surprise 💛
@LyraShaeLilly - EDD 27 August, Girl 💖
@ame88 - EDD 28 August, TBC 💛
@diamante11 - EDD 29 August, Girl 💖
@HopefulB - EDD 29 August, TBC 💛
@CountryGirl84 - EDD 29 August, TBC 💛

@Caz1226 just got a call too. My iron levels are at 97 and the normal is 105 or something. They've asked me to take 2 ferrous sulphate 200mg a day with orange juice.

She did say that it's very common at this stage to need iron supplements x

@wimbler and @Daffodil21 thanks for the tips x

I've been told mines 111 and I've been on iron tabs since 20 weeks every other day.. was 110 in April last week came back at 111. Feel like l should probably be taking them every day not every other day but that's what's been prescribed

Was told normal range is 115-165

Can't remember which thread it was but for people suffering with pregnancy migraines, I've just spotted these in Morrison's on offer for £1.70 x

@wimbler ah right, in my head a rupture didn’t sound so bad but clearly it’s a risk. Really hope the midwife gives you some useful and practical advice so you get the birth you want- or as near and safely as possible!

@Daffodil21 I’m sure waiting a week will be fine!

To those of you new to iron, don’t be shocked if your poo goes black/dark green! And If you’re struggling with pregnancy constipation already I’d really recommend taking some stool softeners or fybogel now- iron is bad enough for blocking you up without the help of pregnancy hormones!!!

Woo bank holiday weekend 🎈 🎉 am so excited for three lie ins in a row!

Eugh! I’ve joined the heartburn club @27weeks. Thought itwas a one off Thursday night as we ate late, but back with avengence last night & has woke. Me up at 4am 🤢

@HopefulB I was the same had it for 3 nights, took some gaviscon before going to bed the next night and now it has settled again. Hope it will settle, it really is awful!

Hope everyone's been able to enjoy some of the lovely sunshine today ☺️

I'm just wondering, has anyone else found their bump starting to grow much more quickly? It's only about 6 weeks since I've been able to squeeze into normal jeans, now I feel absolutely enormous and quite uncomfortable, and can't imagine getting bigger for 10 more weeks!

@biscuitcat yep. Every time I catch my reflection in a window I think 'woah' 😂

The sun has suddenly come out here now too so now I have nothing to wear! I couldn't really find anything nice online without spending a fortune, which seems silly for a couple of months. But at the same time I need clothes to wear when it's warm! In the end I ordered a few things from Dorothy Perkins and Sainsbury's, and my mum has bought me a nice dress from jojo madam Bebe. Hope some things fit at least!

Anyone found anything nice elsewhere? I looked at ASOS and new look but nothing really took my fancy! Preferably not too spendy as I'm unintentionally on maternity leave now!

@biscuitcat 6 weeks since you've been able to fit into normal jeans ?!😱 jealous, it's been at least 16 weeks since I could fit in mine 😂🙈 I have noticed this last week I'm suddenly more round and feel bigger where as I hadn't noticed much change since about 20 weeks before.

@Daffodil21 I've just been living in bodycon dresses which are about £20 each, I have 3 different ones and a couple of midi skirts too I can pair with tops I already have! Still have the same 2 pairs of leggings which are wearing thin but seems silly to buy anymore when I won't be using them much longer. Bought Everutning off ASOS ☺️

@lucyrp I've got 3 pairs of ASOS leggings so I'm good for leggings 😂 I do live in them though! It's just warmer weather I don't have anything that fits. Hopefully some shorts and dresses I've ordered will be ok!

@Daffodil21 I tried finding some top shop jamie jeans second hand on ebay in maternity and they kept selling for stupid prices I couldn't justify so I've literally just got my dresses and leggings. Since I've been pregnant I'm such a hot person so anything warmer than 10 degrees and I'm ina. Dress 😂 seems to be the only comfortable thing I can wear too !

@lucyrp I definitely feel too old and big for topshop these days!! I do have a couple of nice t shirt dresses from new look though. They came in a pack of two for something like £20 so we're an absolute bargain!

@Daffodil21 most of my jeans are from topshop apart from mom jeans I got recently from strativarius which were only like £20 each 🤣 you're not big at all! Bargain! I thought my dresses at £20 each were a bargain 🙈🤣

@lucyrp they're actually on sale atm so now £18 for two!

If anyone is interested:

www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/dresses/maternity-2-pack-black-stripe-jersey-dresses/p/674563199

I feel like all my maternity stuff is either black or black and white stripe though 😂

@lucyrp it took ages for my bump to pop and I think it's now making up for lost time!!

@Daffodil21 I've got some dresses from next and ASOS - I also feel too old for topshop! And also a couple of non-maternity ones that still fit for now, but I think will only do the next few weeks. I'd love to do bodycon ones, but I feel like my bump is an odd shape and so they don't look as lovely as on others who have shared pics!

I'm still on the iron tablets too but find I take 1 a day rather than 2 as I really don't want to get too constipated. I take that natural iron stuff too.

I've had a couple of days away in Aberdeen, staying at a local Jury's Inn. It's been lovely but a bit overwhelming. Not seen this many people in ages! Heading home today via Stonehaven for fish and chips then back to the packing tomorrow and moving on Tuesday.

@Ready2020 floradix??

Think I've had my first lot of Braxton hicks this morning and it's too hot here today to be pregnant 🥵 been car seat shopping and finally sorted that out. Changing bag arriving next week, also decided on a carrier. Just want to get a bouncer now and then I'm done 😅

@lucyrp what changing bag did you get? I’m looking at babymel but before I order want to see if any other good options out there x

@Whatshouldbemyusername I've only gone for an egg one which goes with my pram, but I bought it seperately off eBay second hand but brand new if that makes sense. Otherwise I was going to get a bababing one, the rucksack type ones. I might still end up getting one of those if this is useless x

Thanks @lucyrp. I’m looking at the Robyn babymel one. Looks really nice. I had picked a cheap one from Amazon but then thought I’d just treat myself. This one is about £60 from babymel x

@Whatshouldbemyusername ah yes I've just looked and it's on offer at the moment isn't it ?? I paid £60 for this bag but its supposedly £250 brand new 😅 would never pay that for it but thought second hand basically brand new was a bargain! x I also liked the look of a cheap one from aldi and similar on Amazon but thought I'd try this first and if not I'll sell it on and get a different one!

@Whatshouldbemyusername
I have gone for the Tiba & Marl Rucksack, it's it's very unisex for the husband, heard loads of good reviews from friends and it is beautiful xx

@lucyrp yup that's the one. Such a difference being on them.

My sister is getting me a bag as a gift. This one I think...

www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/bababing-mani-backpack-tote-changing-bag-e2076.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwsqmEBhDiARIsANV8H3aMkmmnG9h8wDZ4XMAmACa0G7M3HBGbvZwHRy9pGBJRW8v6YFcZY9YaAgD2EALw_wcB