Pregnancy #2

[Definitelyme]

Hey ladies, just wondering if anyone has been in the same situation pram wise as me, I'm 13 weeks pregnant and I already have a 15 month old, I'm debating if I'm going to need a double buggy? My little boy has been walking confidently since 9 months and when he's out the pram he hates to get back in, I'm just worried if I stick to a single and he gets tired am I in for a meltdown I thought about a buggy board but Ive never used one any advice? Thanks (my son will be 21 months when baby is here)

I haven’t had ones that close in age, our smallest gap has been 2.5yrs. But you can get little buggy boards with seats (or removable seats) pretty cheaply on eBay, ours was £20, so you could get one and see how you go, and then if it isn’t working well get a double. Personally I don’t love a buggy board as I find they stick out in the way of my feet a little, but they do the job on short trips.

You could also look in to a sling for baby, so if your toddler gets tired you can pop him in the buggy and baby in the sling.

I never had a wrap carrier for my daughter but think I might order one of these for this baby it might be handy with having my 4 yr old too this time round

I definitely find it essential with older kids. Being at the park etc is so much easier when you can move about easily and use both hands freely rather than fussing with a buggy. But everyone is different!

 

[Definitelyme]

ill put some boy names I liked below since I’m not having a boy even though all of our tastes are probably so different

Joshua
Ashton
Remi
Miles
Harrison
Austin
James
Isaac
Evan
Travis
Ethan
Ivan
Ronan

Some great names on here, James is definitely a contender for us, but it’s my son’s middle name so not sure if that would be weird? Some of my nephews names on there also.

 

[Easilyannoyed]

Ugh noo! Does it get at all better throughout the day?

I had a headache from Sunday afternoon to last night which has now gone thank god - it was horrible! Really unwilling to take paracetamol atm unless I absolutely have to.

I also had my booking appointment (40 min phone call followed by an in person appointment) and the midwife was so lovely, I’ve heard lots of people getting fobbed off so think I’ve really lucked out with mine!

How far are you I have a terrible memory recently can’t remember if I have seen you post about it I also love your user name my Nan used to give me those x

 

[swimming]

I know not ideal, but have you had your eyes tested? I was told your prescription can change when pregnant.
I haven't used the 4head patches just the stick which luckily worked for me.
Hope they go soon

I hadn’t thought of eyes. But it’s something I could look into if it continues. My whole head and forehead just feels stuffy like I need to power hose it all out might even be sinus related as I’ve had problems there before.

 

[WhatABore]

So irrelevant compared to everyone’s actual issues but I can’t stop dribbling.

I don't know if it's a pregnancy thing but I've woken up so many times with my pillow soaked. Not something that normally happens
It seems to happen so often at the minute!

 

[StrawberryCream]

Amazing news. I saw baby and the heartbeat I’m so happy. Everything’s okay.

Did they give you a reason for the spotting ? Hopefully it’s all gone now and you can enjoy your pregnancy with no worries x

 

[Definitelyme]

Now that it’s settled in a bit I’m trying not to worry. Twin B is measuring 6 days behind Twin A so I hope it’s doing ok in there. Twins are so high risk.

I’m sure that is very worrying. Did they say when they’ll see you again?

 

[Easilyannoyed]

Oh my gosh, she’s so beautiful. Wow! thank you for sharing her with us. You lucky thing.

Hey how many days were you when you had your scan just out of curiosity x

 

[Squiggle]

Thanks for this need a new carrier!!

I hope it works

 

[Gem2212]

We went to Glasgow Pram centre for a look but bought online from John Lewis! We got the Oyster 3 and went for the whole travel system x

 

[StrawberryCream]

Slight cramps again today and some brown spotting. Trying to tell myself it’s ok but it’s still worrying. I’m glad we have a scan again on Saturday but I am tempted to see if they can get us in earlier to check it’s all ok in there.

Brown blood is old blood, hopefully you get no more spotting and all is ok for the rest of your pregnancy x

 

[Mel17]

A crib or Moses basket, with just a mattress and sheets. Then on to a cot with just mattress and sheets until at least age one. They also shouldn’t have any loose blankets around them which is why so many people use the sleeping bags.

Personally, we co sleep from birth.

I had my little boy in a crib in our room and Moses basket down stairs. Never had them sleepy head things. The sleeping bags are great, they have a recommended weight on to when to start using them too. When he was first born I just used a cellular blanket (would tuck this under his mattress) and only put it up to his belly button area. Xx

 

[Chickenandgravy]

Sickness is the worst it’s been so far today. Brushed my teeth and it made me throw up worse than I’ve ever thrown up in my life. I didn’t even go to the back of my throat. Sorry if TMI.

Now showering makes me sick, brushing my teeth makes me sick. Eating used to help but now it makes me sick. I’m just a useless lump at the moment haha

Join the club I've managed to not be sick for two weeks until this morning I projectiled

Now my head is literally pulsating and I cant keep tablets down

 

[WhatABore]

Hi newbie to the thread
Can I ask, has everyone been having their booking appointments in person or video/telephone call?

Mine was a telephone call

 

[Dandylion1]

I had a 3rd degree tear, which was apparently “a hair’s width” from being a 4th degree So they advised I had sections afterwards as they were worried it could tear along the same again and make it the whole way to 4th. Luckily I healed well, but they said should it happen again I most likely wouldn’t heal so well. I have no desire to be crapping myself forever more so was very happy to go for a section My son had a huge head (he was only 8lbs 12 so not enormous) but he was back to back and stuck, so they had to use the big forceps for him. Was a total palaver. I would have still had discomfort - not necessarily pain- for a few years afterwards. But if you are worried about the pain you’re having you should definitely speak to a GP or midwife about it.

I’m sorry to hear that I am currently having treatment for my issues

While we’re on the topic of elective c-sections, when I had my first baby I had a pre-eclampsia and ended up having a 3rd degree tear and lost around 2.5l of blood. I don’t remember any of my birth or the 24hrs afterwards, I don’t remember holding my baby for the first time or any of that, so only know anything from my partner. It was a really traumatic time for everyone, especially my partner who can’t watch anyone give birth on tv now because it brings back really crap memories for him. I was wondering what my chances of having a c-section actually are? I’m so worried I’m going to have to go through all that again now I’m pregnant again. I really don’t want to have to give birth naturally again

It’s your choice and I think they would agree with you

 

[WhatABore]

Well I was admitted a few weeks ago and they said they’d done a swab that came back as positive for Group B strep, gave me a leaflet and told me not to worry about it. But then they tested my urine on Friday (weekly check up) and I’ve had a letter through to say they’ve found it in my urine as well as leukocytes? I guess they can detect through vaginal swab and urine? Either way, as long as baby doesn’t get it I’m not worried !

How far along are you?
It can come and go throughout pregnancy.

Yeah the leukocytes is basically show your body is fighting an infection of some kind. Which could be anything like a UTI ect.

It's good that you know about it though!
It isn't a big deal once it's known about because it's easily sorted. It's when it's not known about that's the problem.
Which is the annoying thing that every pregnant woman shout test around 36/37 weeks but you have to pay for it yourself.

 

[Chickenandgravy]

I've never gone by nub theory. Always gone by skull theory and been 100% right every time

Think I'll look into that too!

 

[moimoi]

Did your date change?! Or did I imagine we were due date twins lol.

I was May 13th in the very early days. What's your due date?

 

[Sw4]

Hi everyone! Not sure if this is right thread to post on but I need some advice! I’ve just taken this pregnancy test as not been feeling myself, come off pill around 7 weeks ago! I have this result below, it come up within the time frame! I never took my eyes off it watching it develop! However the other pics is a fresh test which hasn’t been used and it already has a line on? I’m going to test again tomorrow morning but it’s driving me maaaad x
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I can see a line and it looks exactly like the first positive pregnancy test I took. I too was not sure if I was seeing things or if it was an evaporation line so I didn't get my hopes up, tested again the next day and it was definitely positive!

I can't actually see a line on the blank test?

Oh another tip, invert the image colours and it might show you a clearer line.

 

[Squiggle]

I hadn’t thought of eyes. But it’s something I could look into if it continues. My whole head and forehead just feels stuffy like I need to power hose it all out might even be sinus related as I’ve had problems there before.

Yea I would especially if you're on a computer all day
God that's the worst! Really hope they go for you soon