Anyone else 5 weeks pregnant?

[babyboybluex]

I got a lovely dye stealer this morning and I am so chuffed! After a CP in July, seeing that beautiful first line so dark is giving me great hope.

Anyone else 5 weeks? How are you feeling?

@charlotte0808 Yeah all is well, thank you so much for asking! We had the in-laws staying for a week so back to normality and work... I'm not ready for it! On the countdown to maternity leave and summer haha.

That is soooo cute! I bet you can't wait for when she is here in your arms x

Good glad to hear. I haven't been back to work since I had a first bleed at 6 weeks! And another 4 people got covid where I work so don't think I'm going to go back can't risk it xz

@charlotte0808 at least it didn’t last weeks and glad to hear it was a quickish recovery! It is everywhere just now! Workplaces are Defos rife, I’m lucky we’re working from home , even if we can go back at some point I’ll probs request to stay at home now.

@babyboybluewithnumbertwox omg yes the clothes are just the cutest! I need to stay away from the shops and get a hobby at the weekends lol 🤣 I have a selection now and will do another shop closer to the time when the summery bits are out. I’ll be starting Mat leave mid April , I’ve got a week off in March and a few days in Feb so I’m working towards those as mini countdowns in hope it goes quickly! How about you?
Feeling quite good just now, my bump is Defos growing which I love and the past few days I’m seeing actual tummy movements and things poking out slightly where he’s moving 🥰🥰 obvs every time I call OH in he bloody stops doing it! How about you? I’ve had a few thoughts this past week about birth and I’m in starting to freak myself out slightly , but trying not to get too worked up about that just yet and enjoy things as they are for now xx

Thank you @babyboybluex and @Blondiebrownie6 yes ds is better now although covered in spots still. He keeps picking at them and making them sore! I've read it take 6 months for the spots to fully heal!

Yes I'm anxious but also feel that there a very high chance it will move and things will be fine. I had 3 hospital apps come through today. Gonna be spending my life there lol

Is anyone else feeling uncomfortable?? If I sit on the floor I feel all squished up, having issues putting shoes on already which doesnt bode well for me being huge again lol xx

@charlotte0808 lovely scan! Glad to hear your on the mend. I know so many that have had covid lately but the majority have 0 symptoms with it, they are frustrated being stuck in for a week lol xx

Hope everyone is keeping well!

The kicks and movement here are getting so strong and in the same pattern each day 😍 Can't believe how quickly time is flying x

@babyboybluewithnumbertwox yes the kicks are strong here to! It is very wriggly but also shy, whenever daddys hand is there it hides haha baby went crazy after the Chinese I had the other night!

Is anyone else feeling uncomfortable already??? Not sure if it's just because the placenta is low down but its hard to bend and get off the sofa already!! Trying to keep active and walk to school and back twice a day, my SPD has started to kick in so trying not to over do it or I get the awful pains in my pelvis and hobble about xx

@babyboybluex @Snoopy28x lots of kicks and movements here to! Still finding it totally surreal! Seeing my belly move as he kicks about is crazy! I finally feel like I’m getting a noticeable bump so hopefully I look pregnant not just bigger 🤣

Feeling a wee bit uncomfortable at times and notice when I’m tying my trainers that there’s something in the way but overall I can’t really complain yet. Can you do anything to ease SPD or just one of those things?

I still refuse to read or watch anything labour related 🤣 I’m not ready to face reality that this baby needs to come in just over 15wks haha. Another month then maybe I’ll face it lol

Hope everyone is well xx

@Blondiebrownie6 😂🤣😂🤣😂 I used to watch one born every minute.. until I got pregnant then decided I'll just wait and see what happens!! Every labour is very different so I dont 5think anyone can really prepare you. I've done it twice and the thought still scares me lol

Yeah feeling tired and uncomfortable. Baby still lies very low down. I've got my first consultant app this week and midwife next week, she will measure me and I get to hear the heart beat! Xx

Hey What weeks do you have midwife appointments? 24 weeks Thursday but still haven't met her yet? Just curious x

@charlotte0808 had one at.. 9 weeks I think it was to book me in. Another at I want to say 16 weeks. Then this at 24/25 weeks.

How odd you haven't seen yours! Has she been in touch at all? X

I had over the phone appointment about 8 weeks think it was I have tried ringing her but either goes to voicemail or no answer so I'm not too sure x

@Snoopy28x I don’t think I dare watch that 🤣 it’s really starting to make me feel a bit nervous and I keep thinking I’ll have a big baby and will I squeeze it out of there lol. It’s really quite frightening! But then I hear from others like yourself who are doing it for 2nd or 3rd time so there must be something that makes you go back and be able to tolerate it! That’s good you have your appt, do let us know how you get on, hopefully things have shifted a bit for you! Will keep everything crossed! Aw hearing the heartbeat is just the best , enjoy 💓

@charlotte0808 I saw mine at 22wks then next one is 28wks, im Scotland though so we’re a bit different up here I think. Defos try reaching out or even to the ward or assessment unit to see if they can help? You should have something coming up. How’s things been with your bleeding , has it eased ? X

@Blondiebrownie6 yeah I'll have to chase it up. The last bleed I had was 31st October so fingers crossed I won't have it again had a few cramps the past 2 days but that's normal whilst growing I suppose. Hope all is well x

@Blondiebrownie6 trust me by the time your at 38 weeks you'll be desperate to try anything to get labour started 😂😂 it hurts yes but your body takes over and you sort of (this is gonna sound so hippy lol) go outside of it all. Like your body knows exactly what to do, just try and relax and let it do its thing. Someone told me each contraction is 1 closer to meeting your baby. Which helped me through! I squeezed out a 10lb 3oz one last time which I would never have believed possible lol without pain relief because it all happened so fast. But dont forget there is plenty of pain relief options to make you comfortable etc. I'm going to look into hypnobirthing this time, sounds interesting! I can highly recommend a water birth to, helps loads with the pain and was such a relaxing atmosphere to be in xx

@Snoopy28x omg I forget your wee one was a bit so wee 10lb 3oz, I’ll be honest, that absolutely terrifies me lol! But agree, I’m sure once I’m that size I’ll not be caring and just do anything to have the baby out! That’s a nice way to think about it :) I’ve actually read some nice birth stories recently so I’m
Going to try and focus on them! Yes I’ve heard some good things about water births to, I quite like the idea, OH not so keen but I’m going to discuss with midwife when we get to that point

Oooo yes I’m going to look at the hypno birthing to, I think the positive birth company have a a self study pack that I’ve heard good things about so I’m going to look into this a bit more. I’m all for doing something to have a focus for when labour starts.

I can’t believe we have like 15wks or so left! How did that happen lol! Have you had lots of stuff to buy or have you have previous items already that can be used again?

@charlotte0808 yes so follow up :) glad to hear that’s all stopped! All fine here Thankyou , how about you? Are you feeling organised and bought stuff or not so much? Xx

Evening ladies, how are you all doing?

I had my midwife apo today and got to listen to the heartbeat for the first time 🥰🥰

Has anyone else started getting Braxton hicks!? I did yesterday only today I twigged what it was. But all day it's been like mu bump goes rock hard and a bit stingy near my belly button then relaxes again. I remember I would get it bad if I didnt drink enough which could be my issue today. It's not very comfy lol x

Hey. Bit worried I am. Been feeling quite a lot of movement and also seeing movement on my belly but past 2 days haven't really noticed it like I have been. 25 weeks on Thursday x

@Snoopy28x How exciting! It's a wonderful moment

Haven't noticed BH's here but do remember the feeling with my first. Hope you are doing ok mama!

@charlotte0808 Has the movement started again? It's still early and baby can hide in places that make kicks/movement difficult to notice. Definitely ring triage if you are unsure as there is nothing worse than worrying lovely. They recommend you lie on your left side and have a glass of something cold/sugary. Big hugs x

All grand here, we are off to Portugal a week on Sunday so looking forward to a family break/baby moon!

I had a few days where the movements were much lighter and less frequent. But still there. They came back with full force after a day or so. As others have said they still have alot of space in there so can hide/move. Definitely ring epu if your worried they will do a scan or heart rate monitor to check all is good xx

Ooh how lovely!! I hope you have a lovely relaxing time x

Yes all good, still getting the BH. It's a bit uncomfortable and hard to bend when I get them lol x

Hi ladies! How you all doing? Hanging in there? I'm getting very uncomfortable and my bump is rock hard and huge lol

I've also managed to do something to my back today, something went ping. Now I cant stand up straight and it hurts to walk. In my lower back. So sat here with a hot water bottle hoping it might loosen things up a bit! Xx

Hey had my 28 week growth scan today said baby is head down low down and weighing 2.69 pounds. Didn't really tell me much that weight normal? Been reading about percentile not really sure what that means x