Pregnancy #3

[orange club biscuit]

Hey how is everyone today? I am addicted to McDonald’s hamburgers like plain only thing I want to eat! Anyone else got that one thing they love to eat x

Anything beige and carb-y will do me! Tbh I’m still not feeling too sick (not sure how I managed to avoid that one - I’m very lucky) so must be something to do with blood sugar or the like! Are you feeling any better?

Actually am not doing great today. I suffer from eczema which is usually mild and v controllable but has been a million times worse since pregnancy + it being bloody freezing. Then this morning I woke up with my eyes basically swollen shut and my lips massive, so I’ve obviously had some random allergic reaction to something (no idea what but never had it before so blaming pregnancy). It’s horrible - I’ve called in sick to work because I can barely open my eyes and I feel and look awful. GP is calling me soon with (hopefully) a pregnancy safe oral steroid. Ugh ugh ugh. Sorry to moan as I appreciate I’ve been so lucky otherwise having an easy time but I’ve no one else to vent to!!

 

[Kitt]

Apparently nothing is ever easy for me in this pregnancy. So sick this morning, went to the hospital for my blood tests. She tried three times and my veins weren’t cooperating cause I’m probably dehydrated from being sick. Had to wait 30 mins while trying not to puke. All the staff keeping an eye on me. Finally she got my blood and then I have to do a urine sample and no pee comes out!! I always always need a wee and today it’s not happening. Now I’m having to wait again while I try and brew a wee.

 

[Easilyannoyed]

Anything beige and carb-y will do me! Tbh I’m still not feeling too sick (not sure how I managed to avoid that one - I’m very lucky) so must be something to do with blood sugar or the like! Are you feeling any better?

Actually am not doing great today. I suffer from eczema which is usually mild and v controllable but has been a million times worse since pregnancy + it being bloody freezing. Then this morning I woke up with my eyes basically swollen shut and my lips massive, so I’ve obviously had some random allergic reaction to something (no idea what but never had it before so blaming pregnancy). It’s horrible - I’ve called in sick to work because I can barely open my eyes and I feel and look awful. GP is calling me soon with (hopefully) a pregnancy safe oral steroid. Ugh ugh ugh. Sorry to moan as I appreciate I’ve been so lucky otherwise having an easy time but I’ve no one else to vent to!!

Please vent away I also suffer with eczema and I have noticed that I have it in my hair and at the back of my neck haven’t had it for years but I keep scratching it and eventually I bought this eczema ointment from
Aveeno- this is grim but I’ve been putting oil on my scalp because it’s so dry. I would suggest asking the doctor what you can have because it sounds so uncomfortable! Mine is nowhere as bad as yours I am really sorry. It it does sound like an allergic reaction even things like makeup wipes can set you off or laundry detergent. You are super lucky you haven’t had the sickness yet I was ok until about 3ish weeks ago then wow nausea haven’t actually thrown up but feel constantly sick xx

 

[Chickenandgravy]

Hey how is everyone today? I am addicted to McDonald’s hamburgers like plain only thing I want to eat! Anyone else got that one thing they love to eat x

I'm SO TIRED. I thought you were supposed to be all energetic in the second trimester still waiting although I'm sure working a 6am shift might not be helping.

For me it was ice cold irn bru or van of coke with rice cakes/ryvita, cream cheese and cucumber. Loved that until I saw it in reverse

 

[Definitelyme]

Ugh I am also not having a great week. My back is so sore and my sickness has ramped up again. On the plus side, only 10 weeks left...

But I feel awful thinking that as this is my last baby, so my last pregnancy and I am counting down to it being done.

 

[Easilyannoyed]

Apparently nothing is ever easy for me in this pregnancy. So sick this morning, went to the hospital for my blood tests. She tried three times and my veins weren’t cooperating cause I’m probably dehydrated from being sick. Had to wait 30 mins while trying not to puke. All the staff keeping an eye on me. Finally she got my blood and then I have to do a urine sample and no pee comes out!! I always always need a wee and today it’s not happening. Now I’m having to wait again while I try and brew a wee.

I also couldn’t do a wee on Monday we seem very in sync but they didn’t make me produce one at the hospital I was sent to however it was like a ghost town in there. However did see some men with partners holding scans so that is something i am going to ask about. I’m sorry you keep puking your sickness sounds bad I haven’t actually been sick yet. My friend said to eat ginger seeets and mints and fizzy drinks it kind of works a bit. X

 

[orange club biscuit]

Please vent away I also suffer with eczema and I have noticed that I have it in my hair and at the back of my neck haven’t had it for years but I keep scratching it and eventually I bought this eczema ointment from
Aveeno- this is grim but I’ve been putting oil on my scalp because it’s so dry. I would suggest asking the doctor what you can have because it sounds so uncomfortable! Mine is nowhere as bad as yours I am really sorry. It it does sound like an allergic reaction even things like makeup wipes can set you off or laundry detergent. You are super lucky you haven’t had the sickness yet I was ok until about 3ish weeks ago then wow nausea haven’t actually thrown up but feel constantly sick xx

Ugh no the scalp eczema is the worst! Mine has been terrible but I have some steroid liquid stuff to put on it which helps at least the greasy hair can be hidden whilst WFH haha. The doctor just called me back and they have decided they won’t give me anything other than Piriton so guess I’m living with a massive painful swollen face for a few days blaahhhh

hoping your sickness starts to ease soon - 12 weeks next week right? I’ve got my scan on Monday! Has come around quite quickly actually!

 

[WhatABore]

Apparently nothing is ever easy for me in this pregnancy. So sick this morning, went to the hospital for my blood tests. She tried three times and my veins weren’t cooperating cause I’m probably dehydrated from being sick. Had to wait 30 mins while trying not to puke. All the staff keeping an eye on me. Finally she got my blood and then I have to do a urine sample and no pee comes out!! I always always need a wee and today it’s not happening. Now I’m having to wait again while I try and brew a wee.

Aw
Sorry its not going great!

They had to do my blood test between my knuckle a few weeks ago because they couldn't get it anywhere else!

 

[Lulu Goss]

Another eczema moan here!! I was advised to use hydrocortisone before Christmas (before I got pregnant) but I’ve had another flare up on my arm and my legs. Googled hydrocortisone and everything said it’s fine but the leaflet itself that came with the cream advises not to use it while pregnant as it could cause abnormalities! So now I’m back to using cetreban which is ok but will take ages to clear it up

Another sickness moan too. I feel like I feel really sick, then suddenly it turns to hunger and all I want is biscuits, then it goes back to sickness again. I know I’ll put on weight being pregnant anyway but I feel like eating biscuits all day everyday isn’t going to help anything

Nice to know we’re all in this together though, I’ve been moaning to my boyfriend but although he’s sympathetic he doesn’t really understand! Hope everyone starts to feel a bit better as the day goes on x

 

[WhatABore]

Hey how is everyone today? I am addicted to McDonald’s hamburgers like plain only thing I want to eat! Anyone else got that one thing they love to eat x

I couldn't get enough of mcdonalds fries at the beginning.
I was even dreaming about them

 

[Easilyannoyed]

Ugh no the scalp eczema is the worst! Mine has been terrible but I have some steroid liquid stuff to put on it which helps at least the greasy hair can be hidden whilst WFH haha. The doctor just called me back and they have decided they won’t give me anything other than Piriton so guess I’m living with a massive painful swollen face for a few days blaahhhh

hoping your sickness starts to ease soon - 12 weeks next week right? I’ve got my scan on Monday! Has come around quite quickly actually!

Yes aww thank you for remembering I think me you and @Kitt are all about the same like very close estimated due dates! Aww wow please let us know how it goes mine is Friday next week and I think @Kitt is the week after. I have just been putting Moroccan oil in my hair but my hair is very long and I look very greasy so I try and do it when my partner can’t see it How annoying they can’t give you anything all I can say it avoid any creams and hot showers make mine worse. The sickness is bad but not as bad as some of the other ladies so I am trying not to complain the main issue is I can’t cook anymore without heaving, last night I cooked prawns for my partner

 

[orange club biscuit]

Another eczema moan here!! I was advised to use hydrocortisone before Christmas (before I got pregnant) but I’ve had another flare up on my arm and my legs. Googled hydrocortisone and everything said it’s fine but the leaflet itself that came with the cream advises not to use it while pregnant as it could cause abnormalities! So now I’m back to using cetreban which is ok but will take ages to clear it up

Another sickness moan too. I feel like I feel really sick, then suddenly it turns to hunger and all I want is biscuits, then it goes back to sickness again. I know I’ll put on weight being pregnant anyway but I feel like eating biscuits all day everyday isn’t going to help anything

Nice to know we’re all in this together though, I’ve been moaning to my boyfriend but although he’s sympathetic he doesn’t really understand! Hope everyone starts to feel a bit better as the day goes on x

Truly feel your pain!! It is just about manageable with all the wonderful steroid creams (j/k I am fully aware of the dangers of steroids ...). I did the same re Googling hydrocortisone and decided I’d use it anyway (NHS website) but totally respect your choice not to - conflicting advice is pretty worrying. Just have to accept we’ll be mainly be bathing in moisturiser and greasy for the next x months

Also agree re: biscuits. Just need to stop buying them and remove all temptation!

Yes aww thank you for remembering I think me you and @Kitt are all about the same like very close estimated due dates! Aww wow please let us know how it goes mine is Friday next week and I think @Kitt is the week after. I have just been putting Moroccan oil in my hair but my hair is very long and I look very greasy so I try and do it when my partner can’t see it How annoying they can’t give you anything all I can say it avoid any creams and hot showers make mine worse. The sickness is bad but not as bad as some of the other ladies so I am trying not to complain the main issue is I can’t cook anymore without heaving, last night I cooked prawns for my partner

Ah cool so a week tomorrow for you!! Am looking forward to it - really hoping everything’s ok but quite excited to hopefully see something resembling a baby and not a featureless blob

I think fish was one of the first things to go for me

 

[Lulu Goss]

Truly feel your pain!! It is just about manageable with all the wonderful steroid creams (j/k I am fully aware of the dangers of steroids ...). I did the same re Googling hydrocortisone and decided I’d use it anyway (NHS website) but totally respect your choice not to - conflicting advice is pretty worrying. Just have to accept we’ll be mainly be bathing in moisturiser and greasy for the next x months

Also agree re: biscuits. Just need to stop buying them and remove all temptation!

Yeah to be honest if mine gets any worse I think I’ll have to, I can’t bear how itchy and horrible it looks! Going to mention it to my midwife when I speak to her in a couple of weeks if it’s still bad then.

Yeah I’m wondering when this pregnancy glow will happen that everyone talks about

 

[Cherrypie12]

Hey how is everyone today? I am addicted to McDonald’s hamburgers like plain only thing I want to eat! Anyone else got that one thing they love to eat x

Had a few errands to run this morning and took a random urge to get a greggs sausage roll! They had none left though so instead I just bought a 2 pack of yum yums. Currently sitting in the car scoffing them both ! Carbs have been my absolute favourite this pregnancy no doubt about that x

 

[orange club biscuit]

Yeah to be honest if mine gets any worse I think I’ll have to, I can’t bear how itchy and horrible it looks! Going to mention it to my midwife when I speak to her in a couple of weeks if it’s still bad then.

Yeah I’m wondering when this pregnancy glow will happen that everyone talks about

Yes definitely do, or your GP - they told me antihistamines are mostly safe so that might stop the itch and break the cycle a bit? Doesn’t help that it’s winter either with the cold and central heating. And LOL yes I don’t think I’ve ever looked or felt worse these last 3 months

 

[Kitt]

You all talking about McDonald’s. My god I want a Big Mac. Today’s not the day though, today’s the day for dry toast. Living it large.

 

[Lulu Goss]

You all talking about McDonald’s. My god I want a Big Mac. Today’s not the day though, today’s the day for dry toast. Living it large.

Treat yourself as soon as you feel up to it!

 

[StrawberryCream]

just so you know I was two weeks behind where I thought I should be because my cycles are so messed up for someone like me and your friend it is hard to know when you ovulate or even when you will have a period when I went at 5-6 I could see a tadpole looking shape abs she said the flickering movement was a heartbeat but it was very small. Really hope you’re friend is ok and it is as I suspect she is not as pregnant as she thinks is. When I had a scan they also told me I only ovulate from one side it’s also taken me 5 years to get to this point so I am also incredibly worried. Thinking of your friend x

Haven’t had McDonald’s in so long and now you’ve got me thinking about it iv been craving a lot of sweet things and I’m already so excited for pancake day next week so I can have excuse to eat them for every meal I’m starting to get back pain too it’s the worst at night time. I ordered a few baby things at the weekend and they’ve started arriving and now I’m just getting so excited for her to arrive, wish I could fast forward the next 2 months

 

[Easilyannoyed]

Haven’t had McDonald’s in so long and now you’ve got me thinking about it iv been craving a lot of sweet things and I’m already so excited for pancake day next week so I can have excuse to eat them for every meal I’m starting to get back pain too it’s the worst at night time. I ordered a few baby things at the weekend and they’ve started arriving and now I’m just getting so excited for her to arrive, wish I could fast forward the next 2 months

Aww what did you buy? Do you know what you are having or is it a surprise? Back pain sounds bad I have hip pain but I had that before so I recon it could get worse. I have already had pancakes last weekend why wait until pancake day make some for yourself I had just lemon and sugar were so lovely x

Aww what did you buy? Do you know what you are having or is it a surprise? Back pain sounds bad I have hip pain but I had that before so I recon it could get worse. I have already had pancakes last weekend why wait until pancake day make some for yourself I had just lemon and sugar were so lovely x

Sorry just seen wow a little girl how sweet I bet buying baby bits is really enjoyable xx

 

[StrawberryCream]

Aww what did you buy? Do you know what you are having or is it a surprise? Back pain sounds bad I have hip pain but I had that before so I recon it could get worse. I have already had pancakes last weekend why wait until pancake day make some for yourself I had just lemon and sugar were so lovely x


Sorry just seen wow a little girl how sweet I bet buying baby bits is really enjoyable xx

Yeah it’s a girl, I already have one so be nice for her to have a little sister mostly clothes and some fitted sheets and waiting for a play mat to arrive think I should make some this weekend as not the best pancake maker so some practice for pancake day isn’t a bad idea