April 2020 Babies club

tea_and_cake · 25-09-2019 7:56am

mariebeth wrote: »

I’m also due April 17th. Have my scan next week, just can’t wait to see that (hopefully) everything is ok. Second baby and I already feel like I’ve a sizable bump. I had a girl first time and no real symptoms at the start except for not being able to tolerate certain smells. This time round I can tolerate those but I’ve had nausea most days.

I'm second time around and 12 weeks a feel huge. Think I'll be in maternity jeans in a week or so. I'm definitely suffering worse this pregnancy. Worse nausea, exhustion, bad sleep, nightmares and migraines (moany too :rolleyes:) . Thankfully meds help with the nausea but not the rest. I'm hoping for a good second trimester

I've my scan Tuesday, and just want to know all is OK! Apprehensive now.

Hopefully it will be good news for all of us.

MrsB2be · 25-09-2019 10:57am

Hi Ladies, I'm 9+3 and due date is April 26th. We already have a girl (8) and a boy (4). Finding it very hard to hide it from them but trying to wait as long as possible to tell them! Came home from holidays last week and had an early scan (just for reassurance) and there was a good strong heartbeat

12 week appt is Oct 16th. Hope everyone is doing well/feeling ok. Apart from the constant nausea and the fact I keep falling asleep at my desk I'm fine!:D

Nottellingyet · 25-09-2019 12:32pm

Just got notified of my booking in appointment in 2 weeks, think I can just about manage to wait that long. Kind of regret not having an early scan but reassured by my relentless nausea and fatigue that theres certainly something going on there!

CPTM · 26-09-2019 11:20pm

We had the 12 week scan today and thankfully all was ok. The baby was bouncing all over the place which was crazy to see. Hard to believe they can be so active without any feelings or sensations for the mum. We've begun to tell more people than just our closest friends and family. Everyone who are already parents have been very supportive which is really nice because we're quite nervous about it all! Typical New parents I suppose.

dragonfly! · 27-09-2019 3:28pm

MrsB2be wrote: »

Hi Ladies, I'm 9+3 and due date is April 26th. We already have a girl (8) and a boy (4). Finding it very hard to hide it from them but trying to wait as long as possible to tell them! Came home from holidays last week and had an early scan (just for reassurance) and there was a good strong heartbeat 12 week appt is Oct 16th. Hope everyone is doing well/feeling ok. Apart from the constant nausea and the fact I keep falling asleep at my desk I'm fine!:D

oh constant nausea, acid reflux and feeling like a zombie has been me the past 2 weeks.
I fell asleep at 9pm on Sunday and slept the whole way through til my alarm at 5.30am. Thats unheard of for me

Pocos · 27-09-2019 4:03pm

Hi all,

12 week scan was yesterday and thankfully everything was ok! So lovely to see the LO on the screen heart beating and no issues! GYN was happy with all, I’ve also gone back to original date so due April 3rd! So I’m 13 weeks today!

GYN Changed medication as still was vomiting and was very bad early this week. Hopefully with the weeks passing it should settle soon!

Best of luck to everyone else waiting on their scans

mariebeth · 28-09-2019 12:32pm

tea_and_cake wrote: »

I'm second time around and 12 weeks a feel huge. Think I'll be in maternity jeans in a week or so. I'm definitely suffering worse this pregnancy. Worse nausea, exhustion, bad sleep, nightmares and migraines (moany too :rolleyes:) . Thankfully meds help with the nausea but not the rest. I'm hoping for a good second trimester I've my scan Tuesday, and just want to know all is OK! Apprehensive now.

Hopefully it will be good news for all of us.

Good luck with your scan on Tuesday. Can’t wait to be able to relax after this week! ðŸ€žðŸ»ðŸ€žðŸ»ðŸ€žðŸ»

tea_and_cake · 28-09-2019 12:35pm

mariebeth wrote: »

Good luck with your scan on Tuesday. Can’t wait to be able to relax after this week! ðŸ€žðŸ»ðŸ€žðŸ»ðŸ€žðŸ»

I know! I'm not feeling as sick as usual so worrying now :rolleyes: hopefully it's all good.

RMC10 · 29-09-2019 8:28pm

Hi all,

I'm going to join if that's ok, been following for a while. Had my booking appointment this week followed by a private scan. Due date looking like 6 April.
I have a 2 year old girl. I had an emergency section on her so really hoping for a vbac this time! So happy to be on over the first trimester. We started telling family and friends this week which was nice.
Hope everyone is well and looking forward to getting to know you all!

tea_and_cake · 03-10-2019 7:50am

Morning all, how is everyone?

I'd my booking appointment and scan yesterday. All looking good

such a relief. The nausea and exhaustion are slowly easing thankfully! It's definitely worse this time around.

CPTM · 03-10-2019 8:02am

tea_and_cake wrote: »

Morning all, how is everyone?

I'd my booking appointment and scan yesterday. All looking good such a relief. The nausea and exhaustion are slowly easing thankfully! It's definitely worse this time around.

Really glad to hear about your positive scan yesterday.

All is going well so far. Is anyone else suffering from a blocked nose or headache? Apparently it's quite common at this stage and is affecting Mrs CPTM this week.

We found the below link really helpful with a lot of good tips in it.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=__exjqopG44&feature=youtu.be

mariebeth · 03-10-2019 4:32pm

CPTM wrote: »

Really glad to hear about your positive scan yesterday.

All is going well so far. Is anyone else suffering from a blocked nose or headache? Apparently it's quite common at this stage and is affecting Mrs CPTM this week.

We found the below link really helpful with a lot of good tips in it.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=__exjqopG44&feature=youtu.be

Constantly have a blocked nose, I was the same last time as well. There are good nose strips you can get in boots to help at night. They’re for snoring but they help to make you feel like you can breathe ok again.

Had my scan just this afternoon. All is good with our little bump. 12 weeks tomorrow and due date is staying at 17th April.

Pocos · 04-10-2019 10:42pm

Hi all

Regarding blocked nose I don’t have cold but I do find my sinuses are driving me mad with awful headaches! Nasal rinses are safe to use in pregnancy and I get lots of relief from them!

I’m 14 weeks today and I had a tough week of vomiting and tiredness! Just getting fed up of feeling rubbish all the time! I know on my first the sickness ended at 16 weeks so fingers crossed!

Anyone else still feeling sick?

Got flu jab this week too so that’s another job done ✅

I hope everyone is feeling better than me!

04-10-2019 10:52pm

You poor thing, Pocos. Those sinus headaches are awful, especially on top of sickness. Feel better soon. X

My sickness has all but disappeared over the last two weeks, though I'm still quite fatigued. I also had a bit of a revision of my due date to the last week in March after a scan this week, so I should probably post in the March thread - but maybe I'll be late!

CPTM · 05-10-2019 7:06pm

We were at the baby fair in the RDS today. It was a bit of an information overload but well worth going along to if you've nothing else on. It's running tomorrow as well.

https://www.pregnancyandbabyfair.ie/

There's everything from prams to soothers to breast pumps to baby photographers to cars to toys and even creche reps.. the list goes on. Exhausted now ! It's running all day tomorrow too.

pearlll · 06-10-2019 9:31pm

Had my 12 week scan, another appt in 3 weeks. All is looking good so far.
Symptoms lately - I can't eat big meals, I get so full and uncomfortable
I love salty food and tayto sandwiches are my new favourite thing
Bowel movements have never been so regular
Swallowing that huge prenatal tablet is my least favourite task of the day
Still very thirsty, can't drink enough water
Get tired so easily, even just meeting up with friends wipes me out, feel like I'm in bed half the time
How is everyone??
Also the staff in my hospital couldn't have been nicer which was a great experience. Literally every time I tell someone my news one of first questions is about going private. The shock then when I say I'm not!! Getting used to people's advice now tho.

Pocos · 07-10-2019 2:13pm

Hi all,

Well the topic of going private or public is very personal so pearlll I wouldn’t listen to anyone else’s advice! You need to do what’s right for you!

I’m the same eating big amounts is very uncomfortable! Salty and carbs are my favourite foods!

I still can’t get over how tired I am! Like pearlll said chatting to friends or any activity wipes me out too! Work is a disaster I’m shattered after it in the evening! Spending half the day in bed at weekends and it’s a rotten existence!

It will be all over soon the tiredness I’m hoping! Fingers crossed

Nottellingyet · 10-10-2019 7:41am

Had our booking in appointment yesterday, was lovely to have our first scan and get reassured that all is going as it should. We weren't given any pictures though which is disappointing, I think the doctor just forgot and I should have said something to remind him. Wait for bloods was around 2 hours also, so all in took around 5.5 hours from start to finish!! Don't remember it taking that long on our first. So not back to the hospital for another 8 weeks, with a GP visit to do in between. Praying for the energy levels to rise here, I'm worried I will be this exhausted now forever lol!!

Hope everybody is keeping well.

Blingy · 10-10-2019 8:29am

Nottellingyet wrote: »

Had our booking in appointment yesterday, was lovely to have our first scan and get reassured that all is going as it should. We weren't given any pictures though which is disappointing, I think the doctor just forgot and I should have said something to remind him. Wait for bloods was around 2 hours also, so all in took around 5.5 hours from start to finish!! Don't remember it taking that long on our first. So not back to the hospital for another 8 weeks, with a GP visit to do in between. Praying for the energy levels to rise here, I'm worried I will be this exhausted now forever lol!!

Hope everybody is keeping well.

Great to hear everything was ok. Just out of curiosity what hospital are you going with? 5.5 hours for first appointment seems like a long time!!!

Nottellingyet · 10-10-2019 9:19am

Blingy wrote: »

Great to hear everything was ok. Just out of curiosity what hospital are you going with? 5.5 hours for first appointment seems like a long time!!!

University Hospital Waterford, we were in for 9am and it took until midday to get height, weight and blood pressure done, see a doctor, get a scan, see a doctor again and see a midwife. Then a 2.5 hour wait in phlebotomy for the routine blood tests. So there until 2.30pm. It was a long day!!

CPTM · 15-10-2019 8:36pm

Hi folks - Mrs CPTM was wondering if anyone here has any kind recommendations for maternity-wear shops in Dublin. Is there any place normally recommended? The bump is starting to show now. A lot of her jeans don't fit anymore. Thanks..

bee06 · 15-10-2019 8:47pm

CPTM wrote: »

Hi folks - Mrs CPTM was wondering if anyone here has any kind recommendations for maternity-wear shops in Dublin. Is there any place normally recommended? The bump is starting to show now. A lot of her jeans don't fit anymore. Thanks..

https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2058013313/1/#post111192804

20-10-2019 11:23am

I'm just starting to show, no idea where to start on maternity stuff.

Also I feel a bit off posting in this thread since my revised due date is now at the end of March but it's the only thread I posted in from the start and it'll probably be overdue anyway!

I hope everyone is doing well. I was feeling fantastic and the sickness really eased off to a vague nausea now and then, but I woke up a few hours ago and have been very sick, not just that, but feeling very low and tearful. Not to be a downer but I've been crying and heaving now for hours and I was wondering if anyone else had their sickness resolve only to come back, or have been overwhelmed with negative feelings out of the blue?

bee06 · 20-10-2019 11:58am

Candie, I’m end of March as well but the March thread died a death when someone set up a Facebook group instead so I’ve been keeping an eye on the April thread myself.

tea_and_cake · 22-10-2019 7:53am

Candie re maternity clothes it depends on your budget. I wore only over the bump trousers.

My favourite jeans were Pennys. The band was firm and comfy and adjustable and good quality. Really like them. H&M were good too not as good quality but I had to size up and sized up twice for trousers. H&M also do lovely nursing string tops.
Leggings (get a pair for after baby if nothing else!!!!! I didn't and jeans and a section are BAD). I don't wear black so finding navy ones took a while but I got Topshop ones and they weren't see through.
Tights H&M I found the best for tights. Asos do some too so will try out this year.
Boohoo does good cheap bits, quality is poor but served me for for the time. I also like Asos stuff. I got pj's there. I never got anything from Next but I generally like their clothes.
Coats I got a fab cape in Jojomaman Bebe. It's lovely but very impractical. I can't wear a backpack really. I'd get the insert coat if I was buying one again.
Bras - I've to wear a bra in bed (and did once baby came) I got M&S braletts. So comfy and decent support. Not nursing but I was sick of beige no wired bras otherwise I just had a good boring non wired bra. I like M&S. Get fitted as well it helps.
Shoes I was out of my normal shoes at 16 weeks and in Evans plus size boots at 30 (im a size 12/14 but have v skinny feet/ankles). Evans have a lovely range if you are swelling. My runners didn't even fit me come 35 weeks.
Workout gear I loved Gap. You can't buy it in the shop but I found the bottoms supportive and comfy.
Christmas party I got a dress on sale in Jojomaman Bebe. I searched for a while and it was one I found nicest. Keep an eye on the sales.
Tops they are the easiest.

I've also purchased a few bits from mamalicious and Espirit. I'll report back on those when they arrive this week.

13-11-2019 2:24pm

I bought a couple of pairs of jeans with lycra and they're still doing ok but the next week is going to see a shopping trip!

Anyone else feeling really definite movement? I was certain of what I was feeling for the first time last week and now I must be more attuned to it because I'm feeling it every day! Best feeling in the world

I swear it's not wind :P

dragonfly! · 13-11-2019 3:54pm

Candie wrote: »

I bought a couple of pairs of jeans with lycra and they're still doing ok but the next week is going to see a shopping trip!

Anyone else feeling really definite movement? I was certain of what I was feeling for the first time last week and now I must be more attuned to it because I'm feeling it every day! Best feeling in the world

I swear it's not wind :P

Im not due to May but its early May so I go between the 2 threads :pac:
I have been feeling a "tickly" feeling on my left side on and off since last week and I keep thinking maybe its baby but I dont really know

:o

13-11-2019 5:34pm

I think I'd been feeling life for at least a couple of weeks before I was convinced it was baby, Dragonfly! I was just afraid it was a rumbling tum or gas and it was a while before I felt confident about what it was. It's like a butterfly inside you, or as you say a tickly on the inside feeling. I was absolutely elated after feeling it, it's so exciting.

CPTM · 16-11-2019 11:16am

Today is a bit of a milestone for myself and Mrs CPTM as we reach 20 weeks. It feels surreal how fast the weeks are passing us by but I suppose we need to get used to it! The bump is very noticeable now and the feeling of movement is very frequent. We have the big scan next week on the 21st so we're looking forward to that now. We're also doing a bit of checking on prams and other baby gear because Black Friday might be a good time to shop for things like that.

Mantis Toboggan · 16-11-2019 12:21pm

Are people going the single or double buggy route? We're thinking double makes more sense but the prices are steep enough.

bee06 · 16-11-2019 1:15pm

Bought a single for the first and he’ll be 2 when the 2nd will be born so not a chance I’m buying a double now. Baby carrier for the newborn and lightweight stroller is my plan.

Mantis Toboggan · 16-11-2019 7:04pm

We'll be hoping to have a second soon after the first so will need a buggy to carry two.

Nottellingyet · 18-11-2019 1:26pm

bee06 wrote: »

Bought a single for the first and he’ll be 2 when the 2nd will be born so not a chance I’m buying a double now. Baby carrier for the newborn and lightweight stroller is my plan.

Have you looked at any baby carriers yet or can you recommend one?

I have Moby wrap that I never used on my first as I didnt trust myself to wrap it properly!

Hoping to attend a sling library when the baby is born

Blingy · 18-11-2019 1:54pm

Nottellingyet wrote: »

Have you looked at any baby carriers yet or can you recommend one?

I have Moby wrap that I never used on my first as I didnt trust myself to wrap it properly!

Hoping to attend a sling library when the baby is born

The sling library is so handy, you get to try a few of them. I used the Tula explorer and the Tula Free to grow both from the sling library and loved them.

larrymickdick · 18-11-2019 5:09pm

Hey guys, joining in - 20 weeks this Thursday on my first. Due 9th April and having it in the Rotunda. The staff down there are lovely! I have a few movements that I wasn't sure of if it was the baby or not but since the weekend I definitely know it's the baby! We're super excited, I'm a bit more laid back about it than my OH. Loads of friends have 2-3 kids and my sister in law is due her 3rd child in February too so there is no end of good advice. A friend with 3 kids said for clothes wise not to spend loads - she told me about the belly belt (available in mothercare) which will help extend the life of your jeans and trousers. I tried on over the bump trousers in H&M and I found them really awkward. My friend said you need ones like that later in your pregnancy but I guess everyone is different sizes and shapes so get what is comfortable. Go up in sizes and buy leggings, oversized tops/tshirts/jumpers. I didn't bother buying pregnancy pjs as I usually wear big t-shirts, so I went to the men's section in penney's, their printed t-shirts are €2.50-3.00 and you can get them up to 3xl. All my coats/jackets are getting a bit tight on me now so I bought an oversized duvet coast in marks. it's massive on my but I have room for bump to grow.

Congratulations to you all xx such an exciting time!

CheerLouth · 18-11-2019 5:15pm

Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

Are people going the single or double buggy route? We're thinking double makes more sense but the prices are steep enough.

We bought a single on our first & got a second hand double when no. 2 arrived. We've just over two years between them & the double buggy was actually a great buy. I used it far more than I thought I would - especially going around the shops or out for a quick walk, it was great for keeping them both contained. Even now, our eldest is nearly 5 & we still use it if we are going to the zoo - handy for both holding our picnic basket, coats etc when they are too warm & also great for the end of the day when they are knackered!

18-11-2019 5:22pm

I feel a bit like an interloper since I'm due late March but the March thread is dodo.

It never occurred to me to consider a double stroller. I'm just not thinking that far ahead, and I've all the stuff I want picked out for the sales. I think I'll just go with a single anyway. I'm still looking at slings and carriers since I think I'll be using that most in the first months, and my sisters in law has three for me to try out so I'm lucky with that. I also have lots of newborn clothes and bedding, via the nephews and nieces so I'm not buying much in that way.

I have a bit of a bump now so it's leggings and long tops for the next few weeks at least, but on the plus side I've also got actual boobs for the first time in my life, so there's an upside to everything. We're incredibly excited at this point, and I can't believe how fast the weeks are passing. This time next year we'll be having our first Christmas as parents!!

Hope everyone is feeling and doing well.

bee06 · 18-11-2019 6:45pm

Nottellingyet wrote: »

Have you looked at any baby carriers yet or can you recommend one?

I have Moby wrap that I never used on my first as I didnt trust myself to wrap it properly!

Hoping to attend a sling library when the baby is born

I’d defo recommend a sling meet to try what suits. It’s kinda like a good pair of jeans. What suits one person won’t suit another. I have a standard Tula from my first but don’t want to bother with an infant insert so I’m thinking of a buckle carrier suitable for birth. Something like a Kokadi Flip or ISARA the one.

You can take your Moby wrap to the sling meet and they’ll show you how to wrap as well if you aren’t comfortable with it. Stretchy wraps aren’t for me personally.

bee06 · 18-11-2019 6:47pm

Candie wrote: »

I feel a bit like an interloper since I'm due late March but the March thread is dodo.

I’m end of March as well Candie so we can be interlopers together

tea_and_cake · 18-11-2019 7:34pm

I got a buggy that converts to a double buggy on the first. I hoped to have a second fairly soon after the first so said it made sense. I love it but it was an investment. Other friends have a single and will use a sling or board.

I've a wedding when baby is 3 months old so would definitely like to have a wrap then. Had a carrier for my first but feel the wrap is nicer for new borns. Will hopefully get to a sling meet.

chases0102 · 23-11-2019 9:43pm

Hi all, another father here, due out second on April 1st, just had 20 week scan - all good thank god, resisted the temptation to find out the sex! Have 2.5 year old boy already.

Glad to hear of the different contexts/experiences here....we are in Rotunda too.

23-11-2019 11:22pm

My original due date was April 1 too, but its been revised backwards. We couldn't resist knowing the sex.

Congratulations!

Mantis Toboggan · 23-11-2019 11:27pm

Yes! Found out the sex too, there'll be enough surprises on the day. Congrats.

MsSecretive · 26-11-2019 7:22pm

Hi guys,

I'm due the 16th April with baby number 4...I have 3 boys and this will be my first girl!!!!

My boys will be 13 in May, 3 in January and 1 in December - so I'm going to be pretty busy haha.

My first 2 were both born in the UK where I'm from, and 3rd was born here. I've lived here 2 years now and haven't met a single friend, how sad does that sound?!

How do people meet new friends here? There seem to be no mother/baby/toddler groups at all where I live and I'm not a very sociable person in general so do find it hard to approach people myself, but find I'm pretty lonely now having nobody to just chat to/go for coffee/take the kids out with etc.

Myself and my OH have pretty much no family between us either, both his parents died a long time ago and he has no contact with his only sister. He never knew his extended family.
My mum died back in September, my dad still lives in England and I have no siblings or aunts/uncles/cousins so it would be nice to have friends to share news with!

bee06 · 26-11-2019 7:39pm

Is there a Cuidiu group nearby?

Blingy · 27-11-2019 8:57am

MsSecretive wrote: »

Hi guys,

I'm due the 16th April with baby number 4...I have 3 boys and this will be my first girl!!!!

My boys will be 13 in May, 3 in January and 1 in December - so I'm going to be pretty busy haha.

My first 2 were both born in the UK where I'm from, and 3rd was born here. I've lived here 2 years now and haven't met a single friend, how sad does that sound?!

How do people meet new friends here? There seem to be no mother/baby/toddler groups at all where I live and I'm not a very sociable person in general so do find it hard to approach people myself, but find I'm pretty lonely now having nobody to just chat to/go for coffee/take the kids out with etc.

Myself and my OH have pretty much no family between us either, both his parents died a long time ago and he has no contact with his only sister. He never knew his extended family.
My mum died back in September, my dad still lives in England and I have no siblings or aunts/uncles/cousins so it would be nice to have friends to share news with!

Approximately where in the country do you live? The PHN usually can recommend some groups. There are likely to be groups you just maybe haven’t heard about them yet. Does your locality have a Facebook page where you could ask? Cuidiu is always a lovely group to meet people.

Loll09 · 02-12-2019 8:47pm

Hi everyone

Just thought I'd leave a quick message and say congratulations to you all. I'm due April 24th with my second. I have a 15 month old aswel. Exciting and busy times ahead!!! Hope your all feeling well xxx

dragonfly! · 04-12-2019 11:13am

Has anyone had their whooping cough injection yet?
I have mine today and just wondering what - if any reactions people had?
Obviously going to get it anyway, just want to be prepared as I have a busy few days ahead in work

CheerLouth · 04-12-2019 11:16am

Had it on my two previous and had no reaction. It was like getting the flu vac, might have had a sore arm for a day or two but that was it.

dragonfly! · 04-12-2019 11:36am

CheerLouth wrote: »

Had it on my two previous and had no reaction. It was like getting the flu vac, might have had a sore arm for a day or two but that was it.

Thank you very much!
Hopefully it will be the same for me

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