July 2017 mummies to be.

[SalisburyMum]

I have serious pains in my pelvis. What are your symptoms of SPD? I need to work through March as those are my qualifying weeks for maternity!!

 

[JulyBug]

I've been thinking the same CNM, I've never been so stressed and just generally feeling like sh*t... I have not found pregnancy very fun at all. My mood is terrible at the moment, feeling really low and teary, I think everything's just getting to me plus I'm exhausted! Tiredness and come back with vengeance!

Zzzzzz

 

[violet13]

I've been in agony for over a week I thought it was round ligament pain!! Basically when I walk, sit down with my legs a little bit apart, roll over in bed and pick up my son it's horrific I began crying today due to the pain so going to a phsyio tomorrow before my scan but depending how bad it gets I will be going elective if it's too much xxx

 

[ams25]

I sympathise Violet and Salisburymum I'm pretty sure I've got it too it's horrible! Really Achey feeling in my pelvis and lady bits, which is worse when walking and I've also been getting shooting pains in my pelvis that make it feel like it's seized up, and oh my god when I sneeze I feel like my pelvis and lower tummy is being crushed in a vice it's so painful! I've had it for the past week or so, some days are better than others but on bad days I've hardly been able to walk. I'm hobbling around like an old lady. I didn't have it with my other 2 pregnancies so it's taken me by surprise, I think running around after young children doesn't help! My youngest is same age as yours violet and I'm really struggling to pick him up too ! I've got midwife next week so I'm hoping she can refer me to physio or get a support belt xx

 

[ams25]

I've been thinking the same CNM, I've never been so stressed and just generally feeling like sh*t... I have not found pregnancy very fun at all. My mood is terrible at the moment, feeling really low and teary, I think everything's just getting to me plus I'm exhausted! Tiredness and come back with vengeance!

Zzzzzz

Aw bless you Hun I think it's totally normal with the hormones. I think you need to plan yourself some nice treats maybe a spa treatment pregnancy massage or something and definitely a few early nights xx

 

[ams25]

Hey ladies
I've just been told I have SPD and need to stop lifting my son up and rest more...I've been really active this pregnancy and I've been enjoying it but now I'm miffed off because I'm either always ill or something is always happening this time around. How do you guys feel? Xxx

Eurgh, is it excrutiating? That's my biggest fear I think. I'm fine except that I'm still completely exhausted so much of the time. I'm sleeping 9 hours a night and napping 3 hours in the day. How do you cope looking after a child as well?! I'm genuinely reconsidering having any more after this.

I was absolutely exhausted in my first pregnancy and would come home from work, fall asleep on sofa at 6pm, wake up for my evening meal at 8 and be asleep again by 8.30pm! but funny enough I haven't been anywhere near as tired in my second or third pregnancies. I genuinely think you get used to being tired and can function better haha. So don't let it put you off having any more! Xx

 

[violet13]

I sympathise Violet and Salisburymum I'm pretty sure I've got it too it's horrible! Really Achey feeling in my pelvis and lady bits, which is worse when walking and I've also been getting shooting pains in my pelvis that make it feel like it's seized up, and oh my god when I sneeze I feel like my pelvis and lower tummy is being crushed in a vice it's so painful! I've had it for the past week or so, some days are better than others but on bad days I've hardly been able to walk. I'm hobbling around like an old lady. I didn't have it with my other 2 pregnancies so it's taken me by surprise, I think running around after young children doesn't help! My youngest is same age as yours violet and I'm really struggling to pick him up too ! I've got midwife next week so I'm hoping she can refer me to physio or get a support belt xx

Oh Hun I hope you're okay, it's not too bad today yet but I've not been walking loads yet and pelvic feels like it's being crushed I know he's head down but my god I was never this low this early with my first xxx

 

[JulyBug]

Ouch, that sounds painful!

My headaches have returned today, don't think the tiredness is helping..

On a positive note I bought a baby monitor this morning, I got the angelcare one with the movement monitor and temperature reader.. £63 from Argos which I thought was good, there in Tesco for £100 at the minute and some of the other just audio monitors I was looking at were almost that price! This one has really good reviews too. I was debating whether to get a movement monitor at all but thought I might aswell for that price, I'm only planning on using it at night so hopefully I can get a little bit of sleep without worrying too much!

xx

 

[Aurora_J]

I was worried i would get spd again with this pregnancy. With Riley it started at 16 weeks i could hardly walk. I had a physio and they gave me a support band and crutches nothing really helped though. I also had sciatica with him aswell because of the spd. If you do have a natural birth make sure they are aware of the spd as it can make things worse if the midwife makes you open your legs too wide.

Really not enjoying this pregnancy. Everyone keeps saying it will get better but im 22 weeks and so far it hasn't.

 

[SalisburyMum]

The worst shoulder pain last night and kept fretting it was pre eclampsia.

Midwife tomorrow. Just hoping there is a heartbeat.

My last girl was lost at 18.5 they reckon. We didn't find out for weeks

 

[M1chelle]

Good luck Salisbury! Xx

 

[JulyBug]

Had my rescan this morning everything's looking great and definitely a boy!! xx

 

[SalisburyMum]

All is well, she's still alive with strong, fast heartbeat

Spoke to the midwife about Liam's vasectomy and she said the doctor probably wouldn't let him because he's only 33!!!!

We don't want more kids, honestly I am DONE now, we can't really afford 3 let alone 4

 

[M1chelle]

Hmmm I wouldn't discount the vasectomy on that advice as I know plenty of young people who've had it done. Congrats on the scan, great news! I've finally got mine tomorrow!! Baby is dancing around in there so I'm feeling fairly happy about it. Dreading having to fill my bladder though, it's always so uncomfortable! Last time she made me empty it completely to see better so surely she'd be able to see it perfectly clear tomorrow without a full bladder. Oh well, not worth the risk of ignoring the advice!

 

[JulyBug]

I was told to have an empty bladder for your 20wk scan, mines been empty both times and saw him fine... I was same as you I had to go empty mine at my 12wk scan lol it's so uncomfortable when your bursting for a wee!! Lol

I'm needing one everything 5minutes at the moment it's sooo annoying!

X

 

[violet13]

I had a scan yesterday he's absolutely fine he is however head down and quiet far into the pelvis which is causing most of the discomfort I have another scan at 34 weeks to see if he has moved to check his heart again as he wasn't in a clear position to make sure but it all looks good xxx

 

[M1chelle]

Good news all round! Congrats all!

That's interesting July, thanks. It definitely says to have a full bladder but I don't think I'll drink as much this time..

 

[JulyBug]

Glad everyones scans have gone well, we're getting there! xx

 

[CoolNoMore]

Mine's on Monday, can't wait!

 

[JulyBug]

Yay! It's so exciting CNM

I can't believe today was my last scan
I don't want to pay out for any private ones as they're so expensive here! I'm going to be a nervous wreck in the months to come!!

xx