Due January 2026 - thread 2

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Ran out of room in the last one! Tagging everyone I can see posting recently, please add other people that you remember or find x

@KLK94
@realtealqueen
@seeingstars123
@WooWoo8
@WanderWalker
@peps2917
@Jadeypie
@Sunshinemoom
@Miracledust29
@Thegirlhasnamechanged
@lifebeginz

Ah bless you, a random nosebleed just to top it off!! 😅 Pregnancy symptoms are so random aren't they, maybe this is a weird pregnancy related feeling then 😆

Thank you 🥰xx

I’ve been having that since the constant nausea wore off. Just now and then it’ll come over me and I’ll gag a few times. I keep a stash of mints in the car and just make sure I eat something when it happens if I’m home.

@RealTealQueen mints are a great shout! Need to get some to keep on me when I'm out and about - thats exactly how I feel just like random gagging for a moment!

Had our 20 week scan today, but the man who did it was really blunt and unfriendly. Ruined the experience for us. He had me pull my trousers/underwear down really far to the point I refused to pull it down any further, made me feel really uncomfortable. I've had lots of maternity scans before and never had to pull that far down. The baby was luckily fine, so we are extremely grateful for that, but his coldness really put a damper on it and I cried when I came out. Feeling quite deflated now. No more scans on NHS, but think will opt for a final private one further down the line and usually have a lovely positive experience this way.

All ok here. Currently on hols in Greece. It's boiling and I'm feeling quite lethargic, we've done so much walking! I'm back to taking progesterone until I see the consultant on Monday for my short cervix. I've started with heartburn now. So bad yesterday because we ate dinner late. I fell asleep and woke up choking because of reflux. I've never had heartburn in my life, it's awful!
Question for non FTMs, when could your partner normally feel kicks externally? I'm feeling movement everyday now but nothing outside.

So sorry this happened to you, he sounds absolutely awful! You could put in a complaint (although I know sometimes it's extra hassle/stress you might not want at the moment). It really frustrates me as a healthcare professional myself when this type of situation happens to anyone as it's not acceptable - especially for the poor people out there who receive worrying news from someone who is so blunt/rude! So sorry again that you had to deal with him, I hope going forwards you have nothing but lovely interactions with the maternity staff ❤️

On a positive note it's wonderful to hear baby is doing well, so pleased for you 🥰 did you find out gender or keep it a surprise?

FTM here but is what my pregnancy app says about it. (photo will need to be approved so may take time to show)

I remember it being close to being in the third trimester before any external kicks were felt

Really sorry to hear this. In my opinion there is no need to move your clothing very far for your 20 week scan! They barely move them in both NHS and private scans as your baby is up to/passed your belly button by 20 weeks. I’ve not had that experience. I understand they are checking important things, but there in no need for the coldness 😞

How is Greece?

with my first born was around 26 weeks his dad could feel him. This time around it’s been from 20 weeks

Im 24 weeks and hes just started feeling them properly and seeing them. Little man is so active sure i felt him do a full turn before too. I have a posteria placenta xxx

Sorry that you had this experience and its such a shame because normaly the 20 week one is really good. I would get a private one maybe around 26 weeks and treat yourself too a little 4d one while your there. But take the positive that little baba is all well xxx

@WildFinch im a first time mum! My partner has felt him a couple of times but it’s still mostly just me who can feel it. Last night he was moving soooo much. I have an anterior placenta but can already feel him moving around it’s lovely.

looking forward to the movement becoming more noticeable from the outside so my husband can feel him as often as I do 🩷

How far along are you @peps2917 ?
Thanks for all the answers ladies, love this thread! I'm only 20w tomorrow and can feel her each day with a posterior placenta but seems it'll be a while until DH can feel it.

I am almost 21 weeks now @WildFinch

Also I just need to have a rant. My MIL is notorious for giving unsolicited advice and today she was trying to convince me to let her buy our baby dummies (I am going to try and go without and if we need one we will get eventually but I don’t want to buy things that are not necessary or add things to his life that he doesn’t actually need) and it was RELENTLESS. I had to be so polite and say ‘thank you but we don’t need them for now’ and she was going on and on until in the end she gave up. My husband’s sister also is pregnant and we are very different - she will be following her mum’s advice thoroughly and will need a lot of support as she’s younger and less independent but I’m finding it quite difficult to navigate it all. I HATE unsolicited advice and I know it comes from a place of love but also it can be quite annoying! Any tips? She lives abroad so we don’t see her all the time. I’m an only child and my mum knows I am stubborn and very decisive so she knows my boundaries but my husband has 3 sisters and he doesn’t like saying no to his mum too much (classic) - luckily he is also stubborn so his mum doesn’t actually get too involved in his decisions. Anyway! Love her but sometimes it does my head in haha

Luckily we already found out the sex, because when he went to look at baby’s bits he hardly showed us anything and then just mumbled!

You will find you get ALOT of unwanted advise and opinions when having a child especially from other mothers! Just keep doing what your doing politely decline eventually spme people get the message the ones who dont will have to just get called names in your mind and let it go over your head hahahah. My mil is such a flapper has all little weird ways she still stays awake all night if ds stays just incase and hes nearly 5 im like ffs woman hahah. Xxx

Ugh I know this feeling so well. I’ve learned unless it’s a safety boundary, just nod along and then change the subject. Where it’s something safety based, stand your ground and be firm about your boundaries.

In the main, they’re usually just trying to be helpful. But it is so annoying, you will eventually find your rhythm with it.

I was the same at 19+6, I could feel her but DH couldn't...a couple of days later I tried getting him to feel again expecting him to say he still couldn't but to our surprise he did! What a difference a couple of days makes 😊

Now I'm 21+2 and he can feel and see her moving loads, its crazy how quickly they grow 🥰 I have a posterior placenta too xx

Round ligament pain is kicking my butt today and everything is irritating me. Hoping I can turn the day around attitude wise but plan on a long soak later after work

Im struggling bad too! Im walking around work like ive got a pole up my arse hahs. Think I'll go the drs tomorrow i just crnt seem to get comfy. If im sitting tok long or standing too long it kicks off. Had a awful nights sleep too.

Ive been moaning today about my aches and pains and a colleague turnt round and went "well you chose this" i screamed inside how I kept my cool i never no ha. I said yeh I chose this beautiful baby boy but I did not choose to feel like my bones are 90 years old and unable to walk properly xxx

That was a totally uncalled for comment!! Fair play to you for not losing it.

Wow aren’t people horrid! I think some people lose all form of manners around pregnant women to be honest. I’ve really noticed it this time round that people just have zero filter.

I had a random member of the public inform me of things that can go wrong with your baby the older you get…okay thanks for the info 👍

I’m at the stage it hurts to roll over in bed and my coccyx is killing when I am sitting at work. So I can sympathise x

Yes to people losing all filter around pregnant women, a colleague actually called me plump recently 🙄 she’s generally a rude cow and luckily I only have to pass her in the corridor occasionally!
Also yes to my coccyx being in agony no matter what I do.. sitting or walking too much sets it off.

I’m glad I’m not the only one with coccyx pain! I work from home 4 days a week and I think all the sitting down is exacerbating it!
20+4 today and super tired!