October 2017 mummies :-)

[Vickilou25]

Argos sell them.
http://www.argos.co.uk/product/6129277

 

[Olivia118]

Is it just me or is this going fast??? I'm 16 weeks on Tuesday....soon be at the half way point!!!

 

[AmyThomas]

Nope, must be you! I'm 15 weeks on Monday and eagerly awaiting the 16 week check-up as my friends think that's when they got to hear the heartbeat. I feel like I need that reassurance that everything is ok even though its only been 2 weeks since the scan.

 

[Vickilou25]

Yes you do get to hear heartbeat if you look in your notes it tells you in there what the midwife does at each appointment x

 

[Allysa151]

I will be 16 weeks in 2 weeks only, so looks like a long way for me . I don't feel pregnant anymore and that stress me out, that is the reason I decided to get a Doppler.

Thanks Vicki, I found that one as well, unfortunately that in the only one they have and the reviews are not great.

I feel so poorly today, couldn't breath all night because of the cold I have and now at work. Hope will go away soon.

Have a lovely Easter weekend all x

 

[Olivia118]

Oh dear I hope you feel better soon Allysa

Oh, it must just be me!

I have my 16 week appointment on Tuesday. I was told this is the first time we get to listen to heartbeat. I still can't believe that after the 20 week scan we have no more

Have a lovely easter xx

 

[AmyThomas]

Yeah, it seems odd to think that's it after the 20 week scan. Hopefully the movements from the baby will then be our reassurance for the second half.

I'm feeling pretty fed up today. I woke up with a headache and am generally feeling grumpy and bored. Boo x

 

[Olivia118]

Has anyone started feeling movements yet? I have an anterior placenta and I know I won't feel movement as much.

Has anyone booked any private scans?

 

[AmyThomas]

I've not felt anything yet apart from gas and bloating (nice!) Suspecting I wont for a few weeks, or even recognise it for what it is then. I'm not really feeling that pregnant at the mo.

 

[Olivia118]

Most days I feel bloated but my belly is hard? If that makes sense. So it looks like a proper bump. Right now I am laying down and my belly is completely flat....so i don't really feel pregnant. Apart from not being about to smoke or drink! Maybe after hearing heartbeat I'll feel different.

What's everyone's plans for this weekend?

 

[Allysa151]

Currently laying in bed with cold, having a hot tea and watching movies. I was supposed to cook and bake something for Easter but I can't. I ll do it tomorrow

I have a private scan next Sunday to find out the gender and I ordered a doppler, it will not arrive until next week though.
I have a posterior placenta, I am feeling things inside sometimes but I am really looking forward for the proper kicks . Don't feel pregnant at the moment either, I really want a bump and not this wobbly fatty belly.

My plan for all weekend is bed & tea

 

[AmyThomas]

I know what you mean- I'm wobbly in the day and bloat throughout the afternoon, but when I lie flat and wake in the morning my stomach looks pretty flat.
No major plans- lunch out tomorrow with a friend of my husbands who is keeping an eye on me while he's deployed (bless them), then looking after my nephew Sunday before dinner with the family.
Had a proper lazy sofa day today, watched the first series of Happy Valley (wow, not a happy place!) and only changed from one set of pjs to another after an evening shower! Haha, stuff it.

I'm now thinking about a microwaveable sticky toffee pudding that is in the cupboard- I never had a sweet tooth before

 

[Olivia118]

We are having family round tomorrow for a bbq...on Sunday I plan on laying on sofa and eating some Lindt gold bunnies my mum got us.

I did the same today! Lazy day, pj's all day then evening shower and new pj's haha. Had some strong pains after shower. So back on sofa now...feeling sorry for myself!

 

[AmyThomas]

What kind of pains? I've been getting ones that feel like stretching pains. Not really how they describe ligament pains, more just pains of my belly stretching and bloating. And I've been getting pains under the bottom of my ribs, no idea what that is.

 

[Olivia118]

Today's pains felt like period pain. I've always suffered with horrendous period pains. I have previously felt my muscles pulling...which I guess would be stretching?

 

[Heather1981]

I was working yesterday and working today but only until 1pm
I won cupcakes on a competition on Facebook so going to collect them this afternoon. Then my mum and sister are coming over to give my little boy his Easter things. Tomorrow my husband was given a driving experience thing so we are going to that in the morning then going to my mother in laws for a meal and if it's nice roll eggs down Arthur's seat

 

[AmyThomas]

I ended up cancelling lunch as I still feel bloated and uncomfortable, as though I want to sprawl out relaxed and not be sat in a bar. Sudden big sneezes really hurt too, fortunately I've not got a cold!

 

[Olivia118]

I ended up cancelling lunch as I still feel bloated and uncomfortable, as though I want to sprawl out relaxed and not be sat in a bar. Sudden big sneezes really hurt too, fortunately I've not got a cold!

Yes!!! I have the sneezing thing. Have to stop what I'm doing and bend forward to stop the sharp muscle pains! I also cancelled my plans today, woke up with a severe headache. I took paracetamol but I still have it. Gets better when I close my eyes and lay down in a quiet room....feels like a migraine will mention this in my appointment on Tuesday.

Had a mad craving last night for gnocchi with bisto cheese sauce...so i ran out and got that. Feeling content now but this headache driving me mad.

Is anyone else finding it hard to drink enough water :/

 

[Olivia118]

That sounds lovely Heather

 

[lea554]

I think we are all having a rough time!
I ended up fainting this morning - was horrible, had flashing lights come over my eyes, felt sick, and tried to get to the sofa before I couldn't see at all...god, I felt rough afterwards! I then started to worry about taking the aspirin I'm prescribed, so I phoned the midwife expecting them to laugh my out the door on a bank holiday weekend! They were really good, I went into my local hospital, and they saw me straight away, blood pressure, urine check and heard the heartbeat!! (I know I've got my own Doppler but always good when they can find it).
Anyway, they think I've got some kind of bug that has caused my blood pressure to drop suddenly, so just rest and looking after myself.

I keep getting random pains too, been hoping they are stretching pains xx