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Definitelyme
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I used to get up and swig sprite from a 2L bottle first thing! You gotta do what you gotta do!
Easilyannoyed
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It is really shit that we all have to have a different experience due to covid however talking to my grandad made me realise how lucky we are. He never even cut the cords or went in the room because it was not the done thing and my Nan could only listen to my mum through a stethoscope and they didn’t get pictures or tests or anything like we do now I know that’s because of medical advances etc but it’s really amazing what we do get to have x
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CrimeJunkie
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I completely agree. My friend went on mat leave on 15th March and has returned back to work this week, I feel so bad for her that all of her leave was spent in lockdown.
Lots of people I know are annoyed with the plans to lift restrictions. I on the other hand am just happy that it looks like we will have some normality by the time baby is here in July!
Babyyoda88
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Why do some people have to be so nasty!!So my midwife was referring me for a growth scan after my appointment yesterday but never contacted me with the details, so called the hospital today to be told I have a scan in 3 hours! Went to it and the sonographer was so horribleshe made me feel so guilty for going and kept questioning why I was referred and how there was "clearly no issues with the growth" and saying I've wasted my time going etc. Ugh
Glad everything’s ok with the baby though, but no need for her to be so rude! x x
Icbaaaa
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Yeah that's plenty! You're not allowed to dress them in like snow suits or pram suits etc because it doesn't provide enough safety for them and can't get the straps as tight in the car seat. My sons a February baby and he was in exactly what you mentioned for coming homeRandom question for anyone that’s due around end of March - mid April time. I’m just packing my bags this weekend (well I’ve written the list so it’s a start) but in terms of actually bringing baby home... I’m thinking vest, sleepsuit, cardigan, hat and blanket on the car seat. Do you reckon will that be enough? I see a lot of babies at the moment being dressed up in those big fluffy all in ones, are they called pram suits?! I know it’s not gonna be boiling hot come April time but I don’t wanna overheat the poor thing
I’m really struggling with sickness - not actually being sick, but just 24/7 nauseous feeling. I’m having to force myself to eat but nothing actually takes it off at all 
I ordered some wristband things which came today. I’ve been wearing them since lunchtime and they haven’t made any difference so far but I’m hoping at some point they might make it a little bit better!
I ordered some wristband things which came today. I’ve been wearing them since lunchtime and they haven’t made any difference so far but I’m hoping at some point they might make it a little bit better!
Easilyannoyed
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Congratulations on everything being good and wow on having a girl how wonderful! Don’t let her put a downer on things the man I had for my 12 week scan recently was so fucking moody too. He said do you have any questions so I asked him something and he said I’m only a sonographer I was in there maybe 5 minutes. It is horrible when they mean to you and you just be a lovely person because my partner would have probably lost it and gone and demanded it to be re scheduled. She sounds like a mean person some people I really don’t get xI had my 20 week scan today and had the worst experience ever with the sonographer. So bad that I burst into tears as soon as we walked out and couldn't stop cryingShe was the most rude, unfriendly person I've ever had the displeasure of meeting!
- She had a go and me and my partner because he was waiting outside but not close enough to the doors so she had to wait about 20 seconds for him to walk in. She shared her annoyance about this to me and also in the room when my partner was there saying if she had to wait for everyone's partners to walk in she would be working until midnight!
- Told me off for not having a full bladder, like actually told me off!! Said she needed to spend too much time trying to look at the organs because the picture wasn't very clear and this was because I hadn't drank enough!? She was scanning me for 45 minutes and it started to hurt so much I had to ask her to stop.
- Mumbled under her breath the whole time (I think she was telling us what she was looking at, but who knows)
- Told me she could see the heart but couldn't get a good enough image to check if there were any holes and that we couldn't go back for another scan because they are at capacity! Also could only find one kidney and couldn't measure the stomach properly.
- She asked half way through if I had any questions about what was on the screen. I said no (close to tears at this point). I expected her at the end to ask if we wanted to know the gender but she didn't, so I asked. She huffed at me and said "I already asked if you had any questions and you said no", put the scanner back on my stomach and then said "I think it's a girl but if you buy anything make sure you keep the receipts". I know it's never 100% but wtf?!
My partner and I were gobsmacked! She ruined the whole experience and I came out feeling absolutely awful. Luckly we managed to book private scan for 2 hours later which was amazing and exactly how I had imagined it. They confirmed all is fine and managed to check everything the lady at the NHS couldn't. Plus we found out we're having a little girl!!
Sorry for the massive rant and thanks if you've read this far, just needed to get it off my chest! Hope you're all okay x
Had my midwife appt today for 33 weeks (was meant to be 34 but my fundal height hasn’t changed much) I’ve gone from being on the 50th centile to the 1st 
it’s literally stayed at 29 since 28 weeks.. oops. Got a growth scan first thing in the morning so I’ll see what they say. I don’t feel very worried... I feel like most people that talk about fundal height to me talk about the inaccuracies of it! We shall see..
Will be thinking of you tomorrow @Kitt also!
it’s literally stayed at 29 since 28 weeks.. oops. Got a growth scan first thing in the morning so I’ll see what they say. I don’t feel very worried... I feel like most people that talk about fundal height to me talk about the inaccuracies of it! We shall see..Will be thinking of you tomorrow @Kitt also!
That sounds absolutely awful! If just one or two of those things had happened I would maybe think she could have been having a bad day but the fact that she completely ruined it for you is terrible.I had my 20 week scan today and had the worst experience ever with the sonographer. So bad that I burst into tears as soon as we walked out and couldn't stop crying
- She had a go and me and my partner because he was waiting outside but not close enough to the doors so she had to wait about 20 seconds for him to walk in. She shared her annoyance about this to me and also in the room when my partner was there saying if she had to wait for everyone's partners to walk in she would be working until midnight!
- Told me off for not having a full bladder, like actually told me off!! Said she needed to spend too much time trying to look at the organs because the picture wasn't very clear and this was because I hadn't drank enough!? She was scanning me for 45 minutes and it started to hurt so much I had to ask her to stop.
- Mumbled under her breath the whole time (I think she was telling us what she was looking at, but who knows)
- Told me she could see the heart but couldn't get a good enough image to check if there were any holes and that we couldn't go back for another scan because they are at capacity! Also could only find one kidney and couldn't measure the stomach properly.
- She asked half way through if I had any questions about what was on the screen. I said no (close to tears at this point). I expected her at the end to ask if we wanted to know the gender but she didn't, so I asked. She huffed at me and said "I already asked if you had any questions and you said no", put the scanner back on my stomach and then said "I think it's a girl but if you buy anything make sure you keep the receipts". I know it's never 100% but wtf?!
My partner and I were gobsmacked! She ruined the whole experience and I came out feeling absolutely awful. Luckly we managed to book private scan for 2 hours later which was amazing and exactly how I had imagined it. They confirmed all is fine and managed to check everything the lady at the NHS couldn't. Plus we found out we're having a little girl!!
Sorry for the massive rant and thanks if you've read this far, just needed to get it off my chest! Hope you're all okay x
So glad you managed to get a private scan though and that it was the experience you wanted! Bad that you had to pay for that out of your own pocket because of her crap attitude though
Stimpii
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At 32 weeks they said my little one was 4lb 6, at 39 weeks she was estimated to be over 8lb. She was born at 40+2 weighing 6lb 5.5 so they’re not all that accurate so try not to worry
Squiggle
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@orange club biscuit @Easilyannoyed have you tried peppermint tea? When I was pregnant with my 1st I had such bad belly cramps and that was the only thing that helped! It's gross though 
Crazycatlady18
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Yeah was kinda hoping to be further along
decided to tell our parents tonight now we’ve been reassuredHellofromtheotherside
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Congratulations glad your both doing well he's gorgeous xx
Definitelyme
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No problemThank you so much for this
it is one of those things where there are so many choices it can become overwhelming, but knowing what to look out for can certainly make things a bit easier. I know slings aren’t for everyone, but I couldn’t have babies without them! They live in them for the first months!
Easilyannoyed
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Hey I am really into skincare and I have bought completely new items I found this website where you type the brand in and it tells you what you can and can’t use & the reason eg it has a certain ingredient which is not advised. I no longer use chemical peels etc and bought new cleaner toner moisturiser and exfoliator cost me a small fortune and now majority of my other stuff is redundant so have donated it to my partner who is partial to the CT magic cream! https://www.15minutebeauty.com/pregnancy-friendly-skincare-products.htmlRandom question for you ladies- have you changed up your skincare routine since you found out you were pregnant?
Im not sure where the best source is to find out what is recommended to use.
I just wash my face with water now and use simple rich Moisturiser. I miss my old skincare routine
The private one next week will be our first one! We originally had it booked for 7 weeks but pushed it back a bit to 10 weeks. This was mainly because we want to tell our parents on Mother’s Day and so wanted to check everything’s ok before we do that.Have you had a scan yet or will your 13 wek be your first? I had a scan around 8 weeks and it was super reassuring.
On a side note, i was waiting for my 12 week scan to tell people, but now have to wait almost 2 more weeks(first world problems)
So excited for it though, really counting down the days now. Once we’ve had it I’m hoping I’ll feel more relaxed.
That’s how I’m going to be after my private one too! We’re going to tell our parents but not the rest of our families, friends until the official 12 week hospital one. Just need to swear our mums to secrecy until then as I know my mum will be dying to tell people
Hellofromtheotherside
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Hopefully the world is Abit more normal when little one arrives, then if you start going to baby groups I'm sure you'll meet some friends it's a great place to meet people and for the babies similar ages to interact, don't push yourself just do what your comfortable doing and I'm sure you'll be great
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