Pregnancy #62

How far along are you?

  • Under 12 weeks

    Votes: 44 28.6%

  • 12-18 weeks

    Votes: 21 13.6%

  • 19-26 weeks

    Votes: 25 16.2%

  • 27-32 weeks

    Votes: 22 14.3%

  • 33-38 weeks

    Votes: 22 14.3%

  • Full term/overdue

    Votes: 10 6.5%

  • Had my baby but still here

    Votes: 10 6.5%
  • Total voters
    154
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My appetite has completely gone again, and if I do eat something I’m managing about 1/4 of the portion. Each trimester comes with such fun new updates 😂
 
Greencatfysh said:
This is my PSA to anyone putting off building baby equipment - we just spent a good four hours building our pram, travel system and this ridiculous bassinet thing we’ve got for downstairs. It turned out ok but it was defective and we had to manually dismantle and fix part of it. Don’t leave it til you’re too pregnant!!
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We’re planning to build the next to me tomorrow - I’m usually the designated furniture builder in this house so I’m going to have to very closely supervise the husband. All the wardrobes and dressers I’ve put together are still firmly standing, his desk he put together is falling to pieces 🤣
 
Not sure if it’s just the pregnancy hormones, but I’m annoyed that my MIL has told our niece that we’re pregnant. It’s still very early (5 weeks) and I feel passionately about not asking children to keep secrets, so I don’t want to ask her to not tell anyone, but she’s five, she’s absolutely going to announce it to everyone because she’s excited (which is lovely, don’t get me wrong!) but I just keep thinking that the more people that know, the more people we’d have to tell if anything happens, and this is why I didn’t want people to know yet.
 
Spencerskates said:
Not sure if it’s just the pregnancy hormones, but I’m annoyed that my MIL has told our niece that we’re pregnant. It’s still very early (5 weeks) and I feel passionately about not asking children to keep secrets, so I don’t want to ask her to not tell anyone, but she’s five, she’s absolutely going to announce it to everyone because she’s excited (which is lovely, don’t get me wrong!) but I just keep thinking that the more people that know, the more people we’d have to tell if anything happens, and this is why I didn’t want people to know yet.
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whether you’re 5 weeks or 30 it should be your news to tell! It’s so annoying when people do this. :(
 
Has anyone else suffered with pelvic pain as early as 16 weeks? I had it with my other two, but not until last 20s, early 30s. I think it’s probably the 13 hr shifts not helping but it’s so painful already!!
 
Feeling very down about my “new” body. I’m only 15 weeks so I know this is going to get worse. I feel absolutely huge and my boobs are horrendous!
 
Has anyone had any experience with baby’s weight slowing down. Had a growth scan at 34 weeks and was told baby had stopped following her line and fallen under the 10th centile..awaiting someone to ring me tomorrow but just looking for any advice?
 
Charlotte1007 said:
Has anyone had any experience with baby’s weight slowing down. Had a growth scan at 34 weeks and was told baby had stopped following her line and fallen under the 10th centile..awaiting someone to ring me tomorrow but just looking for any advice?
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So not me personally but my friend had this. She delivered early and baby caught up growth really well - by the time she was 8 weeks (when we met) her little one was the same size as mine, (born a day apart)
 
Spencerskates said:
Not sure if it’s just the pregnancy hormones, but I’m annoyed that my MIL has told our niece that we’re pregnant. It’s still very early (5 weeks) and I feel passionately about not asking children to keep secrets, so I don’t want to ask her to not tell anyone, but she’s five, she’s absolutely going to announce it to everyone because she’s excited (which is lovely, don’t get me wrong!) but I just keep thinking that the more people that know, the more people we’d have to tell if anything happens, and this is why I didn’t want people to know yet.
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This is so upsetting, it's absolutely yours to tell and nobody else's.
You've probably heard this before but I've seen people using the difference between 'secrets' (not ok) and 'surprises' (ok as they have an end point and are always something nice) with kids - that could work? Although at 5 she will probably tell people even if you say it's a surprise!
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Also hi everyone, I've made it over here from TCC (found out yesterday at 3 weeks 2 days) and I'm very excited and of course nervous ❤️
 
I have my 31 week appointment today. My pelvic/back pain is getting to the point where I’m struggling to walk. Usually I can do easily 10k steps but just going round the shops is so sore and I was in tears on Saturday (probs hormones too)
I’m hoping midwife can provide me a letter I can give to work, I work from home 90% of the time but I’ve got a load of face to face meetings where I’m having to travel in, sit on uncomfortable chairs for hours and I’m honestly dreading it. Is this something she could do? I really want to get out of these meetings it’s hell 😩
Also can’t take any sick leave relating to pregnancy from October as it will trigger my maternity early
 
28 weeks but I don’t feel the baby kick much. I read online that you should feel your baby move more or less every hour but I only feel her move mornings and evenings. Is anyone else in the same boat? I have a posterior placenta
 
leavemealone107 said:
28 weeks but I don’t feel the baby kick much. I read online that you should feel your baby move more or less every hour but I only feel her move mornings and evenings. Is anyone else in the same boat? I have a posterior placenta
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It’s still fairly early for you to be feeling things regularly, but I go by the rule of 5 kicks every 2 hours. However, they do say that it’s your pattern you should be aware of, so if you’re feeling morning and evening then that’s fine for you. Just check with your midwife at your next appt
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Amylaauren said:
I have my 31 week appointment today. My pelvic/back pain is getting to the point where I’m struggling to walk. Usually I can do easily 10k steps but just going round the shops is so sore and I was in tears on Saturday (probs hormones too)
I’m hoping midwife can provide me a letter I can give to work, I work from home 90% of the time but I’ve got a load of face to face meetings where I’m having to travel in, sit on uncomfortable chairs for hours and I’m honestly dreading it. Is this something she could do? I really want to get out of these meetings it’s hell 😩
Also can’t take any sick leave relating to pregnancy from October as it will trigger my maternity early
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I would definitely speak to work (HR/health and safety), depends how nice they are 😖 but mine would definitely be accommodating about that, especially if you’re working from home effectively at the mo. At least ask and see what they can say? I am not sure if a midwife can provide a letter or recommendation but again worth asking 💕.
 
leavemealone107 said:
28 weeks but I don’t feel the baby kick much. I read online that you should feel your baby move more or less every hour but I only feel her move mornings and evenings. Is anyone else in the same boat? I have a posterior placenta
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This is my second pregnancy and she’s pretty chill in comparison to my first, this time and pretty consistently throughout she was very quiet in the day and then super active evenings and mornings. Maybe it’s just because I wasn’t aware whilst at work. It’s only this last few weeks (40 weeks now!) that I’ve been more aware of shuffles as she’s much bigger. Posterior placenta also.
First pregnancy that kid did not sit still for a moment of the day, even with an anterior placenta I was very aware.
I can also say that she still very much is the same 3 1/2 years later 😂
 
Has anyone flown with Ryanair when pregnant? I fly this weekend and just realised I need a fit to fly letter but it's £50. My midwife won't do it and says it needs to be the consultant. I bet they don't even ask for it when I fly but then I don't want to be refused the flight if I don't get one.
 
Super_Berry said:
Has anyone flown with Ryanair when pregnant? I fly this weekend and just realised I need a fit to fly letter but it's £50. My midwife won't do it and says it needs to be the consultant. I bet they don't even ask for it when I fly but then I don't want to be refused the flight if I don't get one.
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Hi, yes a few times and going again next week. My last few flights with them were before 28 weeks, for which they don't require a note ( Do I need a pregnancy ‘fit to fly’ letter? – Ryanair Help Centre ). I took a copy of my maternity notes to confirm my due date in case I was asked but no one batted an eyelid even though I did look pregnant.

Next week when I fly I will be 30 weeks so I will take a note. Ryanair have a template on their website which I think you can get your GP or midwife to stamp. My GP also wants about £50 and seems a faff as they want me to go in. I have seen there are private GPs online you can get the letters from which are cheaper. I am also tempted to risk it but knowing my luck someone will ask me so I plan on getting a private letter.
 
I'm just 28 weeks so I'm annoyed that we didn't book our trip a week earlier (just going to visit family). My midwife called back to say it's only £30 instead of £50 but still seems a lot.
 
Greencatfysh said:
It’s still fairly early for you to be feeling things regularly, but I go by the rule of 5 kicks every 2 hours. However, they do say that it’s your pattern you should be aware of, so if you’re feeling morning and evening then that’s fine for you. Just check with your midwife at your next appt
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I would definitely speak to work (HR/health and safety), depends how nice they are 😖 but mine would definitely be accommodating about that, especially if you’re working from home effectively at the mo. At least ask and see what they can say? I am not sure if a midwife can provide a letter or recommendation but again worth asking 💕.
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thank you! My manager is fab she’s not keen on me coming into work anyway and mixing with all these different people so late on.
I’ve just got back from my appointment and baby is measuring too big so being referred for a scan, and physio to help with the pain so I’ve dropped her a message to let her know. Hopefully can get out of them next week 🤣🤣 it’s agony!!
 
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