July 2016 Babies Club

spottybananas · 10-12-2015 8:01am

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

Next isn't too bad, but Mothercare is the worst I've ever seen! They have the most unflattering ugly jeans I've ever seen! Not a hope I'll be going near them! lol I need to have another look in Next and see how they fit on me.

I never got jeans there as I had the fab H&M ones but they gas lovely casual maternity/nursing tops, dresses and bras.

spottybananas · 10-12-2015 8:03am

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

Next isn't too bad, but Mothercare is the worst I've ever seen! They have the most unflattering ugly jeans I've ever seen! Not a hope I'll be going near them! lol I need to have another look in Next and see how they fit on me.

I never got jeans there as I had the fab H&M ones but they had lovely casual maternity / nursing tops, dresses and bras.

dori_dormer · 10-12-2015 8:28am

I think I bought 3 pairs of h and m jeans last time and It saw me through. With a toddler though now I think I'll need more! And I don't think my previous ones will fit... Think they were a ten and I'm now a 14

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Over the bump may seem a little baggier at the mo, but like others have said, you won't be buying double. And they keep your belly warm in winter

I think xmas is the worst time to shop for maternity, they seem to take it out to fit the xmas stuff in!

Might have a snoop after xmas though in the shops . I don't think I'll make it without maternity wear until feb when we come home and I can get my stuff out of storage!

Bingwhoosh · 10-12-2015 9:55am

Another vote here for the over the bump jeans and trousers, they are the only way to go! I had one pair of under the bump trousers and I used to be constantly pulling them up.

Had my scan yesterday so was fantastic to see little bubs and everything was as it should be. I was able to bring my little one in and it was so cute "wow Mammy look at the new baby". She is constantly kissing my belly now and chatting away to the baby, lets hope she's still as fond of it come next July!

Told the in laws last night and they are just ecstatic, my sis in law had her suspicions but hadn't wanted to say anything just in case I had just been getting fat!

Picked up a lovely dress in Red Herring maternity for party on Friday night, they had some gorgeous tops but will wait and go back in when the sales are on and I have the vouchers that I requested for christmas.

olaola · 10-12-2015 11:22am

Looks like we'll have to tell the in-laws asap, as we were all planning on going abroad (by ferry) in June. When I just noticed that you can't travel by ferry after 32 weeks!! Well, the ferry companies don't allow it. So we were just about to book & now I have to stall it and tell them this weekend. Really don't like telling people before 12 weeks. I mean, I might not still be pregnant! I don't have my scan until mid Jan. Although, I might pop into my GP for one next week.

dori_dormer · 10-12-2015 2:38pm

Had my scan this afternoon! All went well thankfully! Hubby was a bit miffed by the pic as it was done with the stomach scan so blurry. Had a great look at baby really clear 10 days ago with a vaginal one but hey ho! Heartbeat is still going strong so all happy!

Going to get a scan done on 8th jan, to test for chromosomal defects? Can't remeber the name. Hubby said I got it done last time too but I don't remember. They take loads of measurements and then give you a percentage likelihood of problems. Hopefully will be grand anyway.

Olaola, just tell the in laws its a secret for now, and not to tell anyone else and you'll let them know after the scan that they can spread the word. Honestly don't know how people can keep it from immediate family for 12 weeks! Sure if anything happens they'll be there to support you x

olaola · 11-12-2015 11:55am

dori_dormer wrote: »

Olaola, just tell the in laws its a secret for now, and not to tell anyone else and you'll let them know after the scan that they can spread the word. Honestly don't know how people can keep it from immediate family for 12 weeks! Sure if anything happens they'll be there to support you x

True! Just feels like I'm strangely jinxing it... Will make Christmas easier so I don't have to fake drinking all the time!

Ciarrai76 · 11-12-2015 2:46pm

I tried on a pair of maternity jeans in Next yesterday. They were ridiculous looking on me! haha! Well the skinny leg part were fine, but the waist was too big in my normal size, and the band was too big, so I think its too soon! I was looking in Mothercare for those little bands that you can attach to your jeans button, but they don't seem to have them in-store. I'll see if I can use a hair elastic band!

spottybananas · 11-12-2015 3:56pm

Next sizing is always way too big!

the_sonandmoon · 11-12-2015 4:32pm

Jesus! I went into Penneys to buy a few loose fitting tops today.

Its been a while since I took much notice of myself in the mirror. Were doing up our house, and haven't re-hung most of our mirrors (so I'm just assuming I look fab everyday, without checking!!)

I'm actually huge! I feel like I look like I'm 6 months pregnant. I've been wearing relatively loose clothes lately, and had put on a bit of weight over the last few months, but holy jesus!
I'm actually afraid now that lots of it is fat fat, and not baby fat, because I'm only 9 weeks. Because I've gotten away with very little sickness, but have been too tired to exercise a lot, I'm afraid I'm not doing this wee baby any favours.

olaola · 11-12-2015 4:34pm

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

I was looking in Mothercare for those little bands that you can attach to your jeans button, but they don't seem to have them in-store. I'll see if I can use a hair elastic band!

They are woejus - I bought them & they just stretch out & keep on popping out of the button holes. Better off with a good hair bobbin!

Cerocco · 11-12-2015 6:57pm

I'm 10 weeks today, So fed up now, the sickness is never ending. I'm miserable being pregnant!! Yesterday I felt faint in front of a customer and she made a big deal out of it but I couldn't tell her not to worry I'm only pregnant. I'm so wrecked nearly every night I'm in bed by 9. My poor husband must be fed up of seeing my miserable mug now. I'm sitting here willing a puke to come cuz I feel so sick. When does the pregnancy 'Glow' happen? Moan over

SettlePettal · 13-12-2015 1:21pm

the_sonandmoon wrote: »

Jesus! I went into Penneys to buy a few loose fitting tops today.

Its been a while since I took much notice of myself in the mirror. Were doing up our house, and haven't re-hung most of our mirrors (so I'm just assuming I look fab everyday, without checking!!)

I'm actually huge! I feel like I look like I'm 6 months pregnant. I've been wearing relatively loose clothes lately, and had put on a bit of weight over the last few months, but holy jesus!
I'm actually afraid now that lots of it is fat fat, and not baby fat, because I'm only 9 weeks. Because I've gotten away with very little sickness, but have been too tired to exercise a lot, I'm afraid I'm not doing this wee baby any favours.

I'm the same. I haven't been sick enough to not eat, and I'm so tired after work I've stopped exercising! My jeans don't fit now, but that's from ME expanding, not the baby. I'm hoping to show soon and get my energy back so I just have a bump!

Ciarrai76 · 13-12-2015 1:43pm

This week I've felt like my energy is very slowly returning! I don't feel nauseous (hope I don't jinx that now!).
I wasn't able to drink tea and I'm starting to be able to again! My appetite has got a lot better again, I even ate a Chinese takeaway last night!
Hope this stays fine! I need energy for work in the next two weeks, it will be a long one!

I've done zero exercise, but I'm going to do Pilates after Christmas which I'm looking forward to.

Ciarrai76 · 15-12-2015 9:22pm

Has anyone started using a cream for preventing stretch marks? I got the Palmers Cocoa butter one for stretch marks, as I use the regular one anyway, but not sure how good it will even be! I have heard the Mamma Mio cream is meant to be great, but not sure where you can get it as I've never seen it for sale in shops. Is it only online?

dori_dormer · 15-12-2015 10:03pm

Forgot about getting a cream! I'm crap at moisturising anyway. Hate being sticky and cold waiting for it to dry in! I remember gettign one last time though in boots. I think stretch marks have been shown to be mainly hereditary anyway!

I've got stretch marks from when I got fat 10 yrs ago, but got none when pregnant last time. I think probably because i lost a decent amount of weight before hand, that my skin was already kinda stretchy maybe? I didn't get that big either!

Sorry useless post really no help!

On a side note I'm all alone and my husband has gone to another city for work for 2 nights. My little man was very nice to me last night and slept all the way through, so I, likely to be up 5 times tonight!

Also my sister has asked for a Yankee candle for xmas. I feel like puking coming within a mile of those shops, I don't know how I'm gonna do it with my super sensitive pregnant nose!

Ciarrai76 · 15-12-2015 10:07pm

dori_dormer wrote: »

Forgot about getting a cream! I'm crap at moisturising anyway. Hate being sticky and cold waiting for it to dry in! I remember gettign one last time though in boots. I think stretch marks have been shown to be mainly hereditary anyway!

I've got stretch marks from when I got fat 10 yrs ago, but got none when pregnant last time. I think probably because i lost a decent amount of weight before hand, that my skin was already kinda stretchy maybe? I didn't get that big either!

Sorry useless post really no help!

On a side note I'm all alone and my husband has gone to another city for work for 2 nights. My little man was very nice to me last night and slept all the way through, so I, likely to be up 5 times tonight!

Also my sister has asked for a Yankee candle for xmas. I feel like puking coming within a mile of those shops, I don't know how I'm gonna do it with my super sensitive pregnant nose!

I better ask my Mom if she got stretchmarks with any of her 3 pregnancies! I don't have any, so hoping I don't get them too bad! I always moisturize my body after a shower so just going to just keep doing what I'm doing, but not waste money on expensive creams!
Are you travelling home to Ireland for Christmas?

dori_dormer · 15-12-2015 10:16pm

Yep we travel home next Monday! Very excited for it all except the aeroplane part with my giant 22 month old on my lap!

I love santa, can't wait to actually BE santa. Last year didn't really count as he was too small lol!

Not to scare you, but my friend is very petite, she's philipino, dainty small bones. Been skinny and very fit running all her life. She has the most horrendous stretch marks from literally a few inches above her belly button to half way down her thighs. I couldn't believe it when I saw them! They are still very noticeable as she has very sallow skin even 14 yrs after her last child. She said she used every cream under the sun but it didn't stop them. She said she didn't get huge, but I honestly haven't seen a pic of her pregnant.

Scared me but thankfully I escaped!

spottybananas · 15-12-2015 10:47pm

Moisturising makes no difference to stretchmarks, they occur at a deeper level than creams reach. Whether or not you get them is based on genetics and the elasticity of your skin, you can't prevent them. Bio Oil etc help them to fade afterwards but they don't prevent them.

Cerocco · 16-12-2015 8:42am

Is it ok to drink non alcoholic beer? Xmas party Friday so need to hide not drinking

dori_dormer · 16-12-2015 9:05am

I think so! But it is full of crap chemicals to take the alcohol out unfortunately.

My boy went for broke last night and woke every hour. Just to hear my voice. I've been sick twice already this mornign. Feel like crap!

Can't wait for my husband to come back tonight. ive no I tentions of leaving my bed tonight or getting up with them in the mornign lol!

the_sonandmoon · 16-12-2015 11:21am

I've been using Bio Oil after the shower for the last month. I know its supposed to be for fading stretch marks, but the packet also recommends you use it during pregnancy. No harm, sure. I usually use almond or coconut oil after the shower anyways, so adding a bit of Bio Oil makes no difference.

I've had one non-alcoholic beer, it was grand, no one took any notice. I've also had glasses of tonic water instead of G&T, and glasses of sparkling water instead of vodka & soda.

I've noticed that people really don't take any notice what you are having so long as it keeps flowing for them, and you're not empty handed.

olaola · 16-12-2015 7:26pm

Virgin mojitos are also a great (and refreshing) pseudo-cocktail!

the_sonandmoon · 17-12-2015 10:02am

Actually - here's one I'm trying to get around. A group of friends are going to a friends house for dinner this weekend. Its a sit down meal in someone's house.

Its not like a pub situation where I can get my own non-alcoholic versions of drinks, or if I was with my hubby, he could swap our drinks every now and then. But its a girls night, none of whom know I'm pregnant yet. If it was my own house, I could pour myself non-alcoholic beers/grape juice or whatever. If it was a non-dinner party, I could also get away with holding glasses and leaving them down, walking around and mingling.

But here, there will be about 10 of us, bottles of wine will plonked on the table, and everyone is drinking from the same stash.

They will definitely notice if I'm not filling up. I'm not sure how to pretend to be drinking in this situation. I was off booze for all of November, so they will definitely cop if I'm not drinking again. Ill be just shy of 11 weeks, and would like to wait until my scan (30th) before telling them all.

olaola · 18-12-2015 12:19pm

Had a scan in the doctors this morning! (nearly said 'vets' there) all is grand. She could see the sac, heartbeat etc. Great to have the confirmation, so it's not just all in my head!

My bloody nipples are KILLING me. Every time the wee fella latches on, it's pretty sore. Has anyone tried these 'silverette' thingies? Might give them a whirl. AND... My KINGDOM FOR A POOP. Please Santa, can I have a poo for Christmas?

The poor doggie is very sick, hasn't eaten in a week - and she's in the vets every day on IV electrolytes & fluids. Hopefully she perks up soon!

olaola · 18-12-2015 12:24pm

the_sonandmoon wrote: »

They will definitely notice if I'm not filling up. I'm not sure how to pretend to be drinking in this situation. I was off booze for all of November, so they will definitely cop if I'm not drinking again. Ill be just shy of 11 weeks, and would like to wait until my scan (30th) before telling them all.

Hm, that's going to be a tough one! I just put the glass up to my lips and pretended to take a sip, but never drank. Is there somehow you could dump some (sit beside a potted plant?!) or carry it around with you? If you drank red, you could 'hold it' to make it warmer, and chuck some down the sink and make a big hullabaloo of refilling it & everyone's glasses. Also if you let the red wine stain your lips with the 'fake' sipping, it would look more authentic!

dori_dormer · 18-12-2015 3:52pm

Regarding the party, either I'd bring the car and not drink, citing some possible event that may require immediate departure ( taxis will be a nightmare to get over xmas)

Or I'd just tell them. I personally don't see the problem in telling people in the early stages, but I've had experiences of both miscarriages and a healthy pregnancy.

Also the fact that I'm pregnant again is unlikely to surprise anyone!

Ciarrai76 · 18-12-2015 9:40pm

I'd just tell them, I am also not bothered about telling people, especially so close to 12 weeks (which I am next week!!!! Yippee!). But everyone is different and maybe just bring the car as dori-dormer suggested.

I am telling my nephew to roof as he's coming to stay the night. He's the only immediate family who doesn't know, his mom wanted to wait! I'm exhausted this week, work so busy and I know be over done it too! Cannot wait until Christmas Eve is over!

dori_dormer · 19-12-2015 8:07am

Was trying on dresses yesterday ( I actually did some xmas shopping! And I think I crossed 20% of people off my list yay!) saw a lovely black dress. I don't own anything black at all. My eyes just scoot past the colour! Anyway hubby has been at me to get a simple black dress as I'm always complaining I dont have one. I try it on, and he says to me ' everyone will know your pregnnat the second you walk in the room!' Looked in the mirror and I have a bump! Ahh! Feck! Tried on a different one and it doesn't accentuate the bump as much thankfully!

He's also been talking about extending our stay in Germany by 6 months which would mean having baba here. There go all my plans of first aid courses, gentle birth courses etc. would need to hire a translator/doula here. All our baby/pregnancy stuff is in storage. Ugh stress. I hate that his company move /promote everyone in March so all the talk starts right before xmas! I can't keep my mouth shut on options all through xmas!

Ciarrai76 · 21-12-2015 9:21pm

I had a routine doctors appointment this morning. I got to hear the baby's heartbeat with the dongle! It was really strong and the doctor was very happy with it!

Now 12 weeks and he's said its ok to go start Pilates whenever I want! I won't be starting until January when the next course starts. I'm looking forward to starting to exercise again. I've done nothing since I found out I am pregnant! My energy is starting to improve again, so I'll hopefully get out walking too.

Need to get through this hard, long working week first! Roll on Christmas day!

dori_dormer · 22-12-2015 8:05pm

Stay healthy over xmas!
We are back in ireland. It's been a mental 2 days. My boy is just hyper as hell and there's just so much toys and excitement and new things and people! I'm wrecked!

Thought I wanted a meatball sub but I took 2 bites and felt sick

still very sick every day. Roll on xmas Eve and 12 weeks!

Cerocco · 22-12-2015 8:39pm

Went for my 12 week scan today. It was amazing seeing my wee baby moving about and punching with its arms. It makes all the sickness worth while. Great for the hubby to see too. Have a great Christmas everyone

Ciarrai76 · 22-12-2015 8:55pm

Cerocco wrote: »

Went for my 12 week scan today. It was amazing seeing my wee baby moving about and punching with its arms. It makes all the sickness worth while. Great for the hubby to see too. Have a great Christmas everyone

awh that's lovely! I had to reschedule mine, it was meant to be tomorrow, but we are both far too busy with work so we have it on the 6th Jan instead. I can't wait for it now!

Teeley · 24-12-2015 1:55am

Hi everyone..I'm also due in July! 12weeks today!..first few weeks after positive test dragged but now they're flying!
Had our 12 wk (11wk 4d) scan last Monday..all good! Baby very active!..crazy the details they can see when baby only 5cm long.
I've been very lucky..very little nausea. Only strange thing is that I'm fairly wrecked most days even after 8-9hr sleep nut then every 4th night or so I'm an insomniac..hence the late night post!!
Anyway wishing all a very Happy Christmas and lots of fun sharing our great news with family and friends!!

Ciarrai76 · 24-12-2015 1:59am

Teeley wrote: »

Hi everyone..I'm also due in July! 12weeks today!..first few weeks after positive test dragged but now they're flying!
Had our 12 wk (11wk 4d) scan last Monday..all good! Baby very active!..crazy the details they can see when baby only 5cm long.
I've been very lucky..very little nausea. Only strange thing is that I'm fairly wrecked most days even after 8-9hr sleep nut then every 4th night or so I'm an insomniac..hence the late night post!!
Anyway wishing all a very Happy Christmas and lots of fun sharing our great news with family and friends!!

Congratulations! And welcome to the club!

Ciarrai76 · 24-12-2015 2:02am

Up late as I was sick just before I was about to head to bed

I was drinking water to wash down vitamins and I gagged and ended up throwing up loads

I didnt feel great last night either, and a bit off this morning, but was fine today. I was so busy I work I barely had time to stop. Then ended up eating dinner very late tonight, which mustn't have helped!
Not too happy about it but hoping it's passed now! Have another long day tomorrow! Happy Christmas ladies!

dori_dormer · 24-12-2015 10:24am

12 weeks today! My baby is the size of a plum apparently!

Today is the first day I've felt very queasy. I'm supposed to be having lunch with my dad

Told my aunt the news yesterday and it was so nice to share the excitement!

Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas!

Ciarrai76 · 24-12-2015 5:27pm

when would you usually start having a feeling of the baby moving? I know it can be flutters at the beginning, but generally when does that start?

Feeling a bit better today, been eating small amounts and won't bother making a dinner, will just have something small after work. I'm so tired today, and hopefully won't be in work too late. Looking forward to relaxing tomorrow!

Happy Christmas

spottybananas · 24-12-2015 7:20pm

I felt tiny almost scratchy flutters from 16 weeks, maybe every 3-5 days to begin with. I remember a nurse asking at 19 weeks if I was feeling 9-10 movements a day or something and I laughed at her and said no sure I'm only 19 weeks so it obviously wasn't regular by then. By 30 weeks I was nearly weeping with the constant forceful movements making my stomach lurch!

dori_dormer · 24-12-2015 11:38pm

I think I remember being certain at 19 weeks that the flutters were actually the baby, and not gas etc lol! And I'd only feel them while lying still in bed at night. Think it was def a few more weeks after that before there was anything really obvious

Cerocco · 28-12-2015 4:53pm

Anyone else find that their abdominal muscles are tight all the time? I find I have to concentrate to relax them

SettlePettal · 28-12-2015 8:45pm

Cerocco wrote: »

Anyone else find that their abdominal muscles are tight all the time? I find I have to concentrate to relax them

Absolutely. I was just popping in here to say this myself. Feels like I'm tensing all the time, keep trying to relax my stomach. Good to hear I'm not alone, i was getting a little worried!

Pablodreamsofnew · 28-12-2015 9:17pm

I have to bow out of this thread. I lost our baby at 11wks. We went over to my husbands home country for Christmas and I lost the baby on the 21st of December.

I want to wish you all the best and healthy babies and pregnancies. I'll be reading the thread and keeping up with all you lovely ladies.

x

Ciarrai76 · 28-12-2015 11:10pm

MrsYelnekoff wrote: »

I have to bow out of this thread. I lost our baby at 11wks. We went over to my husbands home country for Christmas and I lost the baby on the 21st of December.

I want to wish you all the best and healthy babies and pregnancies. I'll be reading the thread and keeping up with all you lovely ladies.

x

Oh I'm so sorry to hear that

Mind yourself and the very best of luck for the future x

dori_dormer · 29-12-2015 9:05am

MrsYelnekoff wrote: »

I have to bow out of this thread. I lost our baby at 11wks. We went over to my husbands home country for Christmas and I lost the baby on the 21st of December.

I want to wish you all the best and healthy babies and pregnancies. I'll be reading the thread and keeping up with all you lovely ladies.

x

Oh no that's so sad I'm so sorry. And such a hard time over christmas and abroad etc too.

Mind yourself hugs x

dori_dormer · 02-01-2016 9:29am

So how did everyone get on over xmas and new year?
Who told family and friends? Who fake drank through the festivities lol?

I told all the relatives, all seemed happy enough! Big discussions over whether we'd have the baby in irelnad or germany but we won't know any of that for a few more weeks. My mother only started driving me insane the day before we left so that worked out grand.
Felt very nauseous most mornings until 11 but managed to not get sick on the whole trip.

Was 13 weeks on thurs and Have my nunchal scan thing on the 8th at 14+1, which is a smidge late but it's the best they can do as a lot of places are closed from the 24-7th jan

the_sonandmoon · 02-01-2016 9:50am

I had my first scan on Wednesday. We were so terrified going in, but all was totally fine. Baby was happy out in there, dancing away, the image was so clear, I could even make out the fingers and toes! The nurse said it was rare to be able to see the baby so clearly, and was able to give me tons of photos. All weights, measurements, fluids, etc as they should be. Such a relief!b it all feels so much more real now. I keep picturing the bubba in there dancing away. I didn't want her to turn off the machine, could have kept watching it forever. Can't wait to see him/her again on 1st march.

Was tired a lot over Christmas, but the break was a great opportunity to rest up and nap as much as I wanted. I threw a NYE party the other night, which went on until stupid o'clock. Finally pushed the last revellers out the door after 5am. Was sick then yesterday, sleeping on the couch all day, headache, nauseous, and vomiting for the first time in this pregnancy. Lesson learnt - I'm not a teenager anymore, and neither is the bubba.

I told the girls when we were all out to dinner a ciuple of days before Christmas. I wasn't quite 12 weeks at that stage, but close enough. Then we told other friends, and extended family (we had already told our immediate families) as we saw them. It was a lovely time for celebrations.

Ciarrai76 · 02-01-2016 1:01pm

I had to work over Christmas, had a few days off here & there, and my husband covered a lot for me, so I could go home earlier and relax. I am still pretty tired, but I do think its lifting a bit. I am starting to fall asleep on the couch at night earlier & earlier!

We have our scan on Wednesday, I'll be 14 weeks exactly on that day. I can't wait for it now. My husband wants to know the sex, I am not sure, but knowing me I'll give in! I don't know are they able to tell at 14 weeks??

dori_dormer · 02-01-2016 1:08pm

We found out at 15 weeks last time, but scan was really clear and doc was certain (we were in Israel) . I'm not sure if hospitals will tell you anymore in case they are wrong. I think you may have to do a private scan around 20 weeks in ireland to find out.

I'm hoping our doc can tell at 14 weeks, otherwise our next scan isn't til 18 and I hate not knowing lol!

I was glad finding out because my husband kept saying he thought it was a girl and I got my hopes up. Would rather be a smidge disappointed at 15 weeks than when the baby is plonked in my arms for the first time.

Can't believe how much I'm hoping for a girl again, but I think I'm very emotional at the mo still! Will be happy with a boy, but since this is def my last pregnancy I'd love one of each.

dowhatyoulove · 02-01-2016 2:58pm

I'm still hanging in here at 10 weeks + 4 days! Told immediate family at Christmas time, no point not telling them.

Bit annoyed at my best friend who promptly turn around and told her dad - I haven't even told my aunts and uncles yet. Then cos I gave out about my sister and my SIL chatting away in the local shop about it - she gave out to me! It's so annoying - damned if you do and damned if you don't!

Think OH is getting little carried away with himself - he's so excited. I've my next scan in 5 days - I'm really nervous about it. They are pretty good about scans here - can't wait to see bean again.

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