August Due Date Crew (Thread 5)

[AnnieApple123]

We look like we’re heading towards breaking some records with threads here!

Newbies still most welcome to join in as always.

@sally16 its so annoying isn’t it, that it’s only considered okay if you have a huge belly. Let them talk… take what you’re entitled to to keep you healthy ❤️ Work will always wait. By the time you’re back they’ll be over it 🤣 xx

@AnnieApple123 I've been moved to 31st July after my scan but I don't want to move to the July group as I like you lot and also I know my "real" due date is still 5th August as it was IVF so no chance my dates are wrong!

@sally16 I totally understand the fear of judgement from others, within an NHS setting you’d think it wouldn’t be as bad but sadly it is! However, I think it’s important to put yourself first before anything and look after yourself, if you’re in pain you really shouldn’t go in. You know your own body and limitations but people will always talk, and work will always be there when you’re ready! Xx

Got my NIPT results back! All lowest possible risk and I am having another boy! 💙

Congratulations @UsernameNotPresent 💙💙

Great news @UsernameNotPresent ! Glad they didn’t keep you waiting too long. I still can’t decide whether to find out the sex from NIPT. I’ve asked them to hold the result.

Congratulations @UsernameNotPresent!!

@Sjw30 oh I know, my mums said if I don't feel any better tomorrow about it all then she's gonna nip past the desk and get me the line and take it to my work for me 🤣 I'm a fully grown adult but I'll let this one happen 😂

@BusyBushBaby We’ve got a few July dates. I’m guessing quite a number of us will end up delivering in July ultimately.

@AnnieApple123 I'm due the 30th of August according to the scan that ddiscovered the pregnancy. They said it may change when I go for 12 week scan as I have no periods to base dates off.

@sally16 your mum sounds like a diamond!

I had a scan at the epu this morning because I was an over worrier after a tiny bit of spotting on sat night and baby is measuring 6 days ahead! Will see if that’s still the case next Friday.

@UsernameNotPresent ah lovely news ❤️

@sally16 sometimes easier when someone makes the decision for you, I’d always ring my mum when I was poorly and calling sick to work for confirmation that I was doing the right thing 🤣 x

@Amme18 so do I 😅 I'd let her ring in if it was allowed haha!

13+1 (+4 or 5 according to scan) and I’m still feeling lousy. Hoping this passes soon. We have another playdate later with the mum who keeps asking when I’m going back to work. I’m wondering whether to tell her now, even though I’m still waiting on NIPT results. I might do if it gets difficult to avoid.

3rd for me too 😇 seems to be a popular date😂

Congratulations @UsernameNotPresent that's fantastic news!

I hope you're feeling okay @sally16

@UsernameNotPresent congratulations! 💙

@AnnieApple123 I’m currently 9th August although I have my 12 week scan on Friday so it might change then

@AnnieApple123 I'm sorry you're still feeling rough!

I'm feeling the same but a couple of weeks behind you. I feel like I'm failing at pregnancy/mum life right now 🤦‍♀️ I met a friend at the zoo for a couple of hours this morning with our 2 year olds. Omg it has totally wiped me out! And I feel so pathetic because I was so fit prior to pregnancy. My son was well behaved but really demanding needs a drink/snack/go in buggy/get out of buggy every 30 seconds and kept running away from me 🤦‍♀️ have had problems with my hip since last pregnancy which had now flared up again. Not bad, but it's uncomfortable after walking for a day or 2. My friend knew i was pregnant but still, ive only known her for 6 months and i didnt want to make a complete idiot of myself 🤣have just about managed to clean some of downstairs and shove dinner in the alow cooker, posted some invoices etc and now feeling shattered 🤦‍♀️ and sick. I can't believe how hard I'm finding it this time round! I'm feeling like I'm just failing at everything if I'm very honest.

Also, I think I came across as really unexciting about this pregnancy. Which I now feel really s**t about. I don't think I am unexcited, but I'm concerned about my workload which is now huge, and I'm also just feeling like absolute crap which is making this not feel like a lot of fun!

I hope it passes for us both soon! Mine was about 16 weeks last time so I'm praying that you're approaching that really soon! 🤞🤞🤞

@Createcomet I feel you! I LOVED my pregnancy last time, this time just feels like hard work. Not sure if it’s second baby, higher up at work now or because I’m in my 30s not 20s 😅 But I was really looking forward to being pregnant again and I’m so
disappointed it’s so much harder!

Being pregnant while having children already is a totally different experience..
it is not as enjoyable 😂

I loved pregnancy with my daughter, loved my bump and missed it when it was gone! However it’s so hard not being able to sleep/lounge when needed with a toddler! 😂 we haven’t told her yet, she’s been asking lots of questions though, the latest “what’s growing in your tummy?”

Thank you, lovelies ☺️

I am feeling like I am failing at being a patient calm mum I want to be. Plus my 2 yo DS decided now is a good time to start pushing boundaries to see what mummy will do when he doesn't do what he is asked. I don't want to be a shouty mum, but lately I can't help it.

@UsernameNotPresent I've always been a shouty mum 🤣 my sons starting running through to be shouting 'RIIIIIGHT' when I'm in the kitchen

As if I'm not allowed to be there 😂