Due February 2025 - Thread 4

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Just creating this so that we have somewhere to continue when Thread 3 fills up. If you're due to have a baby in February 2025 (or late January or early March, as we have a wide spread!), come join us for support, advice and (at present) some really useful Black Friday recommendations! Big welcoming hugs to all the usual suspects coming over from Thread 3 🤗

Sorry for the rant...for context I am overjoyed to be expecting after 3 miscarriages including a late 2nd trimester one.

My mother can't help but comment on my body. Bearing in mind I'm 35wks, she commented "god, everytime I see you your tummy has gotten bigger". Now, bearing in mind I live around the corner and she sees me several times a week she shouldn't be noticing much difference day to day. She doesn't like being called out and does the "you're far too oversensitive" or "well so it is". Last night I said to her, "what an odd thing to say to a pregnant woman" and it was the first time she didn't seem to know how to respond. For context, she is 74, is this a generational ignorance.

@TTCagain85 I am so sorry to hear about your losses. I am a fellow angel mama, my daughter died when she was 2 days old.

I've had a few comments off people saying I look huge etc. I try not to take it to heart. I'm only 33 weeks. x

So my breech baby has turned at 37 weeks! And has grown quite a bit, so much so my consultant asked if I'd been eating lots of sugar - which I said yes it's been christmas so they are keeping an eye on that but they did say it's hard to diagnose GD at a late stage.

So I'm back on for VBAC but do have a section booked in if she doesn't arrive!

@TTCagain85 So annoying when people comment on bump size etc... even worse when it's you own mum! I've had a few comments but tend to just ignore them but sometimes it is hard!

@TTCagain85 my mum is making similar comments and I also see her regularly, and it’s doing my head in too!

@elb1504 amazing news! So pleased for you! If you don’t mind me asking, what gestation have you booked an elective section in for?

@Piluka Is it just your stomach that's itchy? Not your hands or feet?

https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/related-conditions/complications/itching-and-intrahepatic-cholestasis/

Sorry, not trying to freak you out - it's definitely normal for stomach skin to itch, so if you don't have any other symptoms there's nothing to worry about.

What an exciting catch up!

@OrangeSlices998 wishing you lots of luck, I hope baby arrives quickly and safely, so exciting! It sounds like you've had a difficult time lately so I'm glad baby is on her way now.

I'm 36 weeks tomorrow and really feel like my bump has dropped. I don't remember it being this noticeable last time! Anyone else? The good thing is it's helped with my breathlessness! But lots more pressure down below - eek!

@QuantumPanic thanks for the link. I didn't know that existed.

It's only on my tummy but it's not the whole time. I thought it was because my skin tends to be quite dry in general and know the tummy is super stretched I assumed it was because of that. As well, my skin is quite pink around there and legs. The rest of the body is fine, not itching at all. I'll mention to my midwife next week. If it was on hands and so I'd be calling 111 this instant. But many, many thanks to share it! 😘❤️

@OrangeSlices998 any news with your labour? I've been thinking the whole day about you and wondering if you both were alright. Sending lots of hugs!!! Xxx

@retrievermum My consultant wanted to book me in for sometime after 40 weeks but they didn't have any availability so I'm actually booked in for my due date.

@elb1504 I’ve got a consultant appointment when I’ll be 38+5 to “discuss my options” because I didn’t want to book an elective section/induction if I don’t go into labour by my due date and I already feel geared up for a fight! My community midwife has been lovely and basically said that off the record, she thinks I’d be stupid to go past 42 weeks but that she thinks I’ll have baby before then anyway (with DD I went into labour at 40+1).

How are you feeling about having it booked? I’m scared that by not booking one, I’m setting myself up for a failed VBAC and more trauma!

@Redapple21 I did weekly bump photos with DD and the difference from week 34 to week 35 was almost unbelievable! All of a sudden she was out of my ribs and hanging out of me if the photos are anything to go by, haha!

This time I’ve carried a lot lower the whole way through, and god do I know it! My poor vagina is already swollen and aching, with likely another 3.5 weeks minimum to go!

The original plan was always to have c section booked in if I went overdue as I didn't want to be induced and consultant also reluctant to induce me. I'm happy to have it booked in, I went in thinking she was still breech so I've geared myself up to having a section anyway. It's nice to have an end date as I was 10 days overdue last time which isn't fun!

Yes this is me too! Thanks for the reassurance!

Thank you for your reply. I do feel that they just don’t have enough room. My first baby arrived at 38+5 and I have a feeling this one will be early too

Yes!! I find myself gagging when the movements catch me off guard and are sore!! Totally agree re the reassurance of feeling movements too. Thanks!

Haha for sure!!
I use bio oil every day and I think it helps

She’s here! Popped an update on the FB group. 💕

@OrangeSlices998 I've replied there too, but SO many congratulations! What a startling development, but she is absolutely gorgeous and much better for both of you to have her out than in. How many weeks were you in the end?

Can't believe we have our first Mumsnet baby! We also had our first NCT baby two days ago, and two of the girls in my pregnancy yoga group have had theirs already. It is all starting to feel very close! x

Many congratulations!! Trust all went well. Xx

Have we got the same Mother! Mine is unashamedly unfiltered!

Ah congratulations, amazing news! Hope you’re both doing well!

Congratulations @OrangeSlices998 !! A baby!! She's lovely. ❤️ I'm so glad she's here and that you're both doing ok.

@OrangeSlices998 congratulations! Hope your both doing well and thanks for keeping us updated 😊

@OrangeSlices998 super congratulations!!!! I'm so glad she's fine and out. Now, you can keep an eye on her. I feel more reassuring knowing I can see the baby rather than having her inside and not knowing what's going on.

I'm so happy for you, honestly!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳 Now, enjoy your precious girl. Goi G to fb to see your post! Xxxx

Congratulations @OrangeSlices998 !!! I just saw the photo on Facebook, your little girl is so beautiful, well done ♥️😻. I hope your little family is doing well.

A couple from my NCT group also had their baby this week, it feels so real now with babies on their way! 🥰

@OrangeSlices998 congratulations!! Hope you’re doing okay 🩷

Could somebody please post a link or message me a link to the Facebook group, I must have missed this!