Due January Part 5 🎉

[Ttcdcno1]

I’ve tried to remember as many names as I can. Add yourselves in🥰
@sashastuck
@TunnocksTCake
@Kalodin
@Mushroo

@Mummyme87
@Redpanda21
@buckingmad
@luhou
@Rootshere
@Matildahoney
@flowerpot258

sorry to those I missed!

@EL27 yes!! I get full soooo much quicker but also feel hungrier so end up ordering/cooking loads and then only eating half of it 🤦‍♀️

Definitely agree about smaller, more frequent meals. I snack more but eat less during main meals. Lots of doggy bags brought home from meals out!

How do you feel about people touching your bumps?

@Ttcdcno1 I don’t mind if it’s someone I know and they ask (although I think a lot of it is still just pudge!).

A big no to strangers though.

When I went for my first scan, I went to the main ultrasound area of the hospital, rather than the maternity as it wasn’t really clear, and in giving me directions the receptionist touched my bump and said ‘for any baby related appointments, you’re always at maternity’.

It was so intrusive, especially as I didn’t even have a bump at that point!

I don’t know if I’m being a bit over sensitive. So My mum and sisters came over for lunch today. Me and DH were over at their house Sunday and they rubbed my bump and it was fine because they asked and I let them. But I was in the kitchen getting stuff ready today and my mum comes up behind quietly, doesn’t say a word and just starts touching my belly from behind me. Like I don’t mind when you ask but don’t sneak up on me and surprise me. That felt weird

@Ttcdcno1 personally I don’t mind at all but it really is personal preference. People should ask before they do it though!

I’m quite conscious of how big my bump is already, I feel massive!

@Ttcdcno1 i would hate that too. I’m not a touchy feely person at all.

Yes to all the food cravings. Loving it after severe food aversion and sickness in first trimester.

@EL27 definitely! Been this way since really early on. Had a huge lack of appetite which has got better but struggling to finish a full meal! Totally unlike me

Im always hungry 😁 but can't eat much in one go. Me who was able to eat a lot before. Eating only savory, sweets are no maybe just a bite and that's it.
Luckily I've no people here who'd touch my belly because i definitely wouldn't like it. Well it is ok for my daughters and OH to touch it but not others.

Has anyone else become really clumsy? I keep going to pick things up and dropping them constantly! It's getting annoying now, hope it doesn't continue as I will struggle to bend and pick things back up by the end of it 🤣

Thanks for the recommendation.

Had a scary time with tummy bug this week and had to go and get the once over at the hospital, but all seems fine for now.

Can't believe we're approaching the halfway point.

I had my anomaly scan today. All fine, except they couldn't get baby in a position to see the heart so I have to go back next week. Which is little bit disappointing but they reassured us it was only because of the baby's position. We did find out we are having a boy 💙

Congratulations @Inmydreams88 !!!

I'm sure everything will be fine next week. Is this your first one?

@WitcheryDivine Thank you, yes it's my first!

@Inmydreams88 congratulations! 💙💙

@WitcheryDivine hope you’re feeling much better.

Hey Mummies, quick question. Has anyone noticed there bump forming into a slight cone shape when sitting up or tensing tummy muscles? Is this normal as it's freaking me out. First time mum here!

@Inmydreams88 congratulations. I know it's a bit disappointing to go back next week but good thing is you can see your baby again 😊

@DearSam48 sounds like ab separation. You want to try and avoid using your ab muscles like that, so like getting out of bed get on to your side and use your arms to push you up. Pilates is good too for strengthening your core so you don’t overly rely on your abs.

Anyone had conjunctivitis whilst pregnant before? Just wondering if I can use usual eye drops or not. Will speak to the pharmacist tomorrow either way. Always something!

@buckingmad I thought it might be that. I'll start changing the way I move going forward. I will look into Pilates. Thank you :)

Thanks @sashastuck xx

@buckingmad yes chloramphenicol can be used in pregnancy.

I’ve started waking up feeling sick every morning with a mild headache. Feel like I’m going backwards with symptoms 😖

@Mummyme87 perfect thank you! Sorry to hear your symptoms have got worse again

I've started waking up feeling so achey pretty much every morning! Not sure if it's just me or the pregnancy 😂 has anyone else had this?

Also can't believe people are having their anomaly scans!! How quick has time gone 😧