Hi everyone, so sorry for not responding earlier to messages, I haven't been checking as a bit like @Flopsy88 I was trying to control my anxiety about the pregnancy and in recent months it felt hard to come back here.
@Greenluce @wag1987 @Gemster19 so happy to hear you are all doing well. I'm also having a baby boy. Also had 3 private scans before 20w, I feel that got me through the first part of the pregnancy when my anxiety was sky high.
Greenluce I'm also having extra scans because of medical complexities, tbh I'm glad for it as it gives a little reassurance to be monitored more closely.
Re: the movements, that's the new thing to worry about when you get to like 22/24 weeks ish haha. My placenta is high and baby is extremely active so I was told I'd feel him early on. I reckon I started getting little flicks around 18 weeks. At 23 weeks I was worrying about how sometimes the movement was less so I contacted my MW and they said they wouldn't expect a pattern until 26 weeks. There's conflicting info, a lot of sources say 28 weeks. Even now at 32 I'm still getting some days which are more quiet. At the last appointment my MW reiterated that if worried about reduced movements there's no issue with phoning them and going in. I've only phoned once so far as I do feel bad in case I'm overreacting, but they have said to phone if worried.
On the whole I'm alright, what I'm worried about a bit is the baby's size and growth. My bump is very small (as many people comment) but since I'm having growth scans they aren't too worried. Baby is little but apparently growing alright. Certainly feels he's getting stronger judging by the intensity of his movements😂
Re: prams, I feel the same! I feel you have to do so much research to avoid paying loads and then not liking what you get. I want to get second hand just in case I get it wrong, but struggling to know how much is reasonable to offer on eBay and Facebook, people keep rejecting my offers 😂 but if there are good deals on black Friday maybe I will check that out.
The other thing I'm worrying about now is the birth 😅 anyone else?
Gemster19 I haven't struggled with appetite but it has gone down since around 6 months as previously I was ravenous constantly and had no sickness (was very lucky there). I'm now eating similar amounts to pre pregnancy. Can you speak to your MW and explain about your appetite and ask whether you're ok with what you're eating or if they have any tips for increasing your appetite? I also asked about whether I need to be worrying about gaining a specific amount of weight and they said no. They don't weigh me at my appointments and I have no scales at home.
Sorry for this huge post, I hope everyone is doing well!