Due August 2012 Thread

kinioiri · 11-04-2012 8:18pm

Glad the GP appointment went well Betsie. Have next hospital appointment Monday week. Can't wait for it. I am feeling loads of movement the past few days. It's so reassuring.

Hope everyone is well.

Grapefruit Moon · 11-04-2012 8:44pm

Haven't been In here in ages, hope everyone is doing ok?

Welcome Belfastmedic and so sorry to hear the hard time you've been through. Pregnancy is emotionally tough at the best of times so I can only imagine how you're feeling. Make sure you look after yourself well and def lean on any support you have around you. I sometimes feel like a teenager again, cos my emotions can totally take over any rational thoughts and sometimes I just need to cry, even though I don't know why! So make sure you cry and talk when you need and surround yourself with people who care for you, use that support!

I've my big scan tomorrow, excited but a bit nervous too! (cue the random tears!)

SSFG · 11-04-2012 10:15pm

Had 24wk GP check up yesterday, all is great, heard the heartbeat god I love that sound! Recorded it on my phone so now I can hear it whenever I want!
She's kicking the living crap out of me lately, I love it, Dr said it's a sign of a healthy baby!

Belfastmedic, you'll have good support on here too

Betsie_xr3i · 12-04-2012 9:27am

never thought of recording the heartbeat that would of been such a good idea, next time.

Rose35 · 12-04-2012 4:06pm

Hi, im new to this thread, have doctors appt tomorrow and hoping to hear the heartbeat too, i havent heard it yet, am 23 weeks due 9th aug, saw it on scan twice but doppler couldnt pick it up last time as baby was in a funny position, hope I hear it tomorrow, fingers crossed. Its so exciting isn't it. Time is flying by, can't wait to meet my little one in august.

Betsie_xr3i · 12-04-2012 7:22pm

welcome along to the thread rose, best of luck with the gp tomorrow, i hope you get to hear the heartbeat :-)

pushki · 13-04-2012 1:42am

Its good to see everyone is well, Belfast medic i hope you are feeling better being pregnant is tough enough not to mind having other troubles going on in your life. I think a lot of us can all agree that none of our circumstances are ideal but you will get great support from all here :-) just think of your little babba inside of you that loves you just as you are!

pushki · 13-04-2012 1:45am

Let us know how you got on at your scan grapefruit moon, hope all goes well , does anyone know if you need a full bladder for the 20 week scan? I've mine next week , so nervous !!

Betsie_xr3i · 13-04-2012 8:40am

i was told that i need to have a full bladder for all my scans.

how's everyone's bump coming along, i woke up this morning and feel like i have doubled in size,

Grapefruit Moon · 13-04-2012 6:42pm

Scan went great, baby looks healthy and normal, everything developing as it should be, also, it would appear I'm having a boy!!!!!

It's taking a while to sink in, makes it all so real knowing that I'm going to have a son, madness!!

On the full bladder thing, I didnt know either way so i drank up beforehand just in case i needed one but I was asked to go and pee in the middle of the scan because the sonograpgher couldnt measure the baby's head properly because my full bladder was in the way.

Also, any specific questions you want to ask write them down to remind yourself and make sure you ask them because they might not be answered automatically.

Good luck to all!!

Rose35 · 13-04-2012 8:07pm

Heard my baby's heartbeat today, its so wonderful and reassuring that all is ok.
Having a private scan on the 28th will find out then if im having a boy/girl, can't wait to see my babba again, not getting an anomoly scan, only had the 12 week one and maybe one at 32 weeks to check placenta positioning, everyone on this thread appears to have had one or having one, guess its my hospital that won't provide it.

kinioiri · 13-04-2012 8:30pm

Hi Rose 35,

I wasn't offered an anomoly scan either at 20 weeks. Had my first one at 11 weeks and my next scan is Monday week and I will be 23 weeks. Not sure if they can or will at 23 weeks.

Would love to find out the sex of my baby, I didn't all along. My husband is totally against it! This pregnancy is very different to my last two. I am wondering if it could be a girl this time. I don't want to get my hopes up as naturally a little girl would be the icing in the cake after 2 gorgeous little men. Now I have written it down it seems selfish:( Of course I would gladly take another little man, I know what to do with them lol

I was going to ask the nurse to ask the Doctor to write it down for me so OH wouldn't know what I am up to. I always go into the nurse on my own. God I sound so devious, must be the hormones

Belfastmedic · 13-04-2012 9:34pm

Thanks Rose35 and Pushki

I'm not too bad, i think i just need to put my hate aside for the daddy and concentrate on my baby.

Somedays i think i should have had the termination and now i'm going to have a part of him with me for the rest of my life, he put me through alot of crap and i really hate him

Betsie_xr3i · 13-04-2012 10:53pm

ah grapefruit moon a boy that's wonderful, my next scan is not till the 10th of may, kinda want to fine out what it is, oh thinks its a girl and Im saying boy haha so at least one of us will be right :-)

0ctober · 13-04-2012 10:56pm

Hey great to hear everyone is getting on well and we have some new faces for our August group!
Had my 24 weeks appointment today, have been transferred to the DOMINO scheme and have to say it's fantastic, in and out in no time and the midwives are lovely- beats queueing for hours in the Coombe any day! Got to hear the heart beat for the first time too which was lovely

Raging I'm only seeing the idea now about recording it, will have to do it next time!
Belfast medic- sorry to hear you're having a tough time. My pregnancy was completely unplanned, and cos I'm young enough (22) and still in college we talked about termination too. I'm so happy we went ahead with the pregnancy, and even though I'm really excited and can't wait to be a mammy I'm still finding things tough emotionally coming to terms with everything. It's such a big thing for any woman to go through but particularly if it was unplanned or if they don't have a supportive partner. I find just taking things day by day, (or hour by hour even!) really helps. Surround yourself with family and friends and don't be afraid to lean on them. People in general are so helpful and supportive- I find even something small like customers in work asking how I'm getting on gives me a boost if I'm going through a rough patch, or being around people who are really excited for you rubs off and helps remind you about what a positive thing becoming a mammy is, despite the difficulties along the way. And like others have said you have loads of support here too. Despite all our different situations we are all women going through the same thing at the end of the day, don't be afraid to share here! Sorry I've rambled a bit haha. Look after yourself x

0ctober · 13-04-2012 10:59pm

Just saw your comment there betsie, we're the same I'm convinced its a boy, himself thinks its a girl! Only time will tell. The midwife today said you wouldn't believe how often they get the sex wrong...put me off finding out!

Betsie_xr3i · 13-04-2012 11:03pm

yeah i would be afraid of that, if i went out and bought a load of blue stuff and then exist to be a girl, a surprise is nice too though, :-)

pushki · 15-04-2012 2:35am

It is so exciting isn't it? A lot of us are going to find out if we are having a boy or girl in these few weeks!! At first my partner wanted to find out and i wanted to wait for the surprise but curiosity has hot the better of me and we are going to find out at our scan next week! That's if the baby will be in position, it was lying sideways at the last scan :-D i am beyond excited
how is everyone feeling i am starting getting lower back pains quite a lot , anyone else?

Belfast medic i understand how the whole situation can seem so overwhelming and you can't think of anything else but the future years and how your babys daddy will be in them but as October said you should try not to think of things that are or are not going to happen in a years time, try and take each day as it comes. Even say to yourself i only have ... To do for today. Go easy on yourself and be kind to yourself. Life can change in minute :-) talk to family and friends and even talk to your gp about how you are feeling.

Id never have thought myself that i would feel happy about this baby a few weeks ago but now everything feels different, even though circumstances are very difficult having the baby feels so right. Take care of yourself, you are the most important person at the moment :-)

0ctober · 15-04-2012 10:57am

Yeah I'm starting to get a bit uncomfortable, lower back/hip pain and achy under my ribs. Didn't think this would start this early!

Anyone else been looking at travel systems etc? Jesus choosing one is harder than buying a car!!

Betsie_xr3i · 15-04-2012 7:42pm

yeah i have lower back pain a few weeks now but i also have some pelvic pain i asked the doc the other fact my appointment about it and she just pain to me that it is just whatever way the baby is lying at the moment,

i put a deposit on a pram yesterday baby elegance can't remember the model, well when i say i, i mean my mother did haha, i knew bringing her shopping would be a good idea :-)

kinioiri · 15-04-2012 8:55pm

Hi Girls,

Hope everyone had a good weekend:) I have a Silvercross Linear Freeway Travel System from the boys, it didn't get much use on the second boy because I had to get a double buggy. My Mam bought it for my first boy. Its of sentimental value because she passed away a few weeks before he was born. Its great its a pram and a buggy and it came with the rock a tot too.

Haven't had any backache yet thankfully, just the low down ligament pain.

pushki · 15-04-2012 10:13pm

I know there's so many travel systems out there! I just want one that's easy to use and light. Seen a god few special offers in smyths . Ya i think the back pain does have something to do with babys position. The only way i can get relief at the moment is to lie down. That pain just under the ribs feels horrible!!

0ctober · 15-04-2012 11:51pm

Yeah the pain under ribs nearly puts me off eating, feels like a big meal would make it more achy!

My head is actually done in with travel systems. We had nearly settled on the baby elegance beep, but then noticed that the basket underneath is really really small, not sure if you would even fit a changing bag in it, which I think is kind of essential. Like the look of the Quinny buzz, but just too pricey for us I think

Betsie_xr3i · 16-04-2012 8:20am

its the baby elegance ego that i put the deposit on, folds up easy and got the car seat with it too,

hope everyone has a good week x

Rose35 · 16-04-2012 9:11am

I am getting the Graco travel system from my friend who insists that I shouldnt go out and spend loads of money on one that I will possibly only use for max 8 months, she thinks I will want to just get a lighter buggy at that stage and baby will be moving into a bigger car seat aswell, yes I agree I bought a new car two months ago and I spent less time researching it!!! ha ha. I really wanted the maxi cosi travel system though, its pricey though but looks so comfy!!! I might just get it yet.

pushki · 16-04-2012 6:15pm

Ya i don't think i will be spending much on the travel system either, as long as it does the job for the few early months that's good with me :-) hope everyone's well xx

Belfastmedic · 16-04-2012 6:44pm

Lower back pain too

I'm feeling better in myself tho

Going to the pregnancy and baby expo in cork this weekend

kinioiri · 16-04-2012 8:43pm

Hi all,

I used to go down on all fours and rock forward and back (I know it sounds and looks a bit crazy

) but it helps move the baby into a more comfortable position. If it gets rid of the back pain who cares about looking demented lol.
Haven't had the back pain YET! Only a matter of time.

Gee_G · 17-04-2012 11:14am

Hi all, How is everyone?? Is everybody feeling movement now?? For the last week or so baby has been going mad moving, my OH got to feel it the other day which was great!! Had my hospital app yest (22weeks), was full sure I would be getting a scan and was so excited as I couldnt see anything the last time and I was told that wasnt getting one :mad: I sat and waited for hours for my app just to have a bloody chat!!!Raging!! Anyway, finished giving out now!

Hoping to go look at travel systems this wknd and maybe put deposit on one. Just back from our hols last Sunday and feel like I could do with another one already!!:D

Betsie_xr3i · 17-04-2012 3:24pm

hope you had an amazing holiday gee g, feeling loads of movement now except every time i call oh to come feel it move the baby hides, he is a bit upset mad to feel it,

Gee_G · 17-04-2012 3:41pm

Betsie_xr3i wrote: »

hope you had an amazing holiday gee g, feeling loads of movement now except every time i call oh to come feel it move the baby hides, he is a bit upset mad to feel it,

Thats typical isn't it, wel I wasn't sure at all if it could be felt from the outside so sat for ages with his hand there and he eventually felt it. Hopefully your baby will stop hiding soon

You in good form??x

Betsie_xr3i · 17-04-2012 4:02pm

for his sake i hope he feels it soon, Im in good form myself had doc last week, my bp was the lowest it has been in ages but i just put that down to having the day off work haha :-) back at me a bit too but up not so bad, hope your well too x

kinioiri · 17-04-2012 4:03pm

Came across this website today kiddisave.co.uk. They have loads of buggies. They have the Quinny Buzz (I know someone mentioned that one) with 17% off. There is also a promotional code for a further 10% off off orders over €100. Not sure if the two can be used together, I don't see why not. They prices are in Sterling and they deliver to Ireland for £20. Could be a saving there.

pushki · 17-04-2012 9:08pm

I was going to go to the baby fair in cork but i have my scan on Fri and im just so nervous about it , not in great form this week at all, just feel im doing all the work, carrying the baby, working loads so i can get money to afford somewhere to live meanwhile the boyf is not working and going out drinking and having fun all the time :-( really sick of it all

Betsie_xr3i · 18-04-2012 5:21pm

i know that feeling, oh doesn't really understand the strain, he does be a bit upset with me when i want to go to bed early or if i don't feel up for going somewhere etc,

pushki · 19-04-2012 3:02am

Men eh? Just he'll get his priorities in check when the baby comes. I've decided im going to go to to the baby fair after all, got time off work and all think i deserve a treat :-) hope everyone well

Betsie_xr3i · 19-04-2012 8:18am

do go to the baby fair and enjoy it :-) there is a muster baby fair on in clonmel park hotel on Sunday the 29th and its free entry, will head to that for a look alright :-)

pushki · 20-04-2012 1:52am

20 week scan tomorrow !! Can't sleep hope it will go well :O ill let ye know how i get on xx

pushki · 20-04-2012 7:02pm

Well went for the anomaly scan thought i was 22 weeks but im 23+1 !!! So the scan took ages as the screen was turned away from me although i saw the feet and hands. The sonogopher said every thing appeared well, small baby but im small too.
And by the way its a little baby girl!!! Im so delighted! She's gonna be my little princess!!! I think oh would have preferred a boy but i know he's delighted! Said he's not gonna leave her out the house she's 21!!!!
He's already talking bout having another!! Good lord! So looking forward to cork tomorrow will be looking for little cute pink items :-) hope everyone is well and relaxing or the weekend!! Xx

kinioiri · 20-04-2012 8:19pm

pushki wrote: »

Well went for the anomaly scan thought i was 22 weeks but im 23+1 !!! So the scan took ages as the screen was turned away from me although i saw the feet and hands. The sonogopher said every thing appeared well, small baby but im small too.
And by the way its a little baby girl!!! Im so delighted! She's gonna be my little princess!!! I think oh would have preferred a boy but i know he's delighted! Said he's not gonna leave her out the house she's 21!!!!
He's already talking bout having another!! Good lord! So looking forward to cork tomorrow will be looking for little cute pink items :-) hope everyone is well and relaxing or the weekend!! Xx

Aw Pushki, you have me all emotional reading your post. Congratulations on your little princess x Daddy's and their little girls eh! We were at an 18th birthday last weekend, my husband wants another boy after seeing all the girls with next to nothing on them lol. He said he couldn't cope with a daughter!
Delighted all went well today, I have my scan on Monday, I will be 23 weeks tomorrow:)

Grapefruit Moon · 20-04-2012 8:48pm

Congrats Pushki!! It's amazing to know who's growing inside you isn't it?! I found out we're having a boy last week and think I'm still processing the news, its so surreal but makes the whole thing much more real. I love knowing I'm going to have a son!!

Is anyone else thinking about finding out the sex?

Good luck with all the scans x

kinioiri · 20-04-2012 9:33pm

Grapefruit Moon wrote: »

Congrats Pushki!! It's amazing to know who's growing inside you isn't it?! I found out we're having a boy last week and think I'm still processing the news, its so surreal but makes the whole thing much more real. I love knowing I'm going to have a son!!

Is anyone else thinking about finding out the sex?

Good luck with all the scans x

Congratulations on your son Grapefruit Moon x
Was just reading bits from the web there about women who want to find out the sex and men who don't! Had a chat with hubby - he's not budging. We have scan on Monday. If I don't find out then I will be waiting for August. I couldn't go behind his back and book a private scan.

I have this real urge the past week or 2 to find out

0ctober · 20-04-2012 10:32pm

Wooooo congrats to you both pushki and grapefruit moon, how exciting!

Betsie_xr3i · 20-04-2012 10:39pm

congratulations to ye both,

i always said i didn't want to know that i would like a surprise and oh wants to know but now Im kinda leaning towards knowing, my next scan is on the 10th may i have till then to decide

SSFG · 21-04-2012 11:35am

Aw congrats ladies, it's a real thrill to know. I never thought I'd find out but it's completely different when you're in the position!
In our case it was hubby that wanted to know, I didn't have any great feelings either way so we found out. I wanted a boy, he wanted a girl, he's getting his girl, can't wait!

All the pink clothes are so hard to resist but I have to start buying neutral stuff, if we have another baby and it's a boy I'll be back to square one!!

Betsie_xr3i · 22-04-2012 10:15pm

woohoo oh finally felt the baby move tonight, it was great x

Gee_G · 22-04-2012 11:35pm

Betsie_xr3i wrote: »

woohoo oh finally felt the baby move tonight, it was great x

Ah brilliant Betsie...He'll be happy now

Its such a nice thing to be able to share isn't it

Betsie_xr3i · 23-04-2012 9:06am

ah he was delighted :-) he is gone off to work this morning with a big smile on his face, i think it finally feels real for him now

kinioiri · 23-04-2012 7:24pm

Had scan today, everything looking good.

Betsie_xr3i · 23-04-2012 11:27pm

delighted it went well or you x

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