Thanks, I feel horrible for feeling like this. I am so happy but just worry. That being said, I have interests from both my parents and like stuff neither of them like, and I’m close with them, so don’t know why I worry about that stuff. It’s just not wanting to disappoint her.I had a similar worry.
I still worry about it now.
The best thing you can do regarding body issues, is read as much as you can about how to keep it all positive. Terms to use. Conversations around food and what not to say/do ect.
With being into stuff you won't relate to could happen with either gender
But that's also okay.
Your kids will be their own people. You don't have to relate to it to be involved
I had zero interests in common with my Dad, but he was my best friendThanks, I feel horrible for feeling like this. I am so happy but just worry. That being said, I have interests from both my parents and like stuff neither of them like, and I’m close with them, so don’t know why I worry about that stuff. It’s just not wanting to disappoint her.
Have a nice soak in the bath before you go! I French plaited my hair too as I knew I wouldn't be up to washing it after birth for a couple of days. Take plenty to do in the hospital because it can be a long process for some people. Hope it goes wellWell today is hopefully induction day!How do I keep myself from going barmy while I wait for the hospital to call me?!
The fact you’re worrying means you’re aware of it and that means you can do something about it. There’s lots of Instagram accounts about how to approach food and body image. I’ve struggled with an eating disorder and although I am “recovered” I still engaged in some behaviours. When I had my daughter I was so aware of her watching me I did my best to put a stop to them. Often there are things we can’t do for ourselves but we can for our childrenThanks, I feel horrible for feeling like this. I am so happy but just worry. That being said, I have interests from both my parents and like stuff neither of them like, and I’m close with them, so don’t know why I worry about that stuff. It’s just not wanting to disappoint her.
Ooh a bath is a good idea. I was going to jump in the shower but I do like a day bath, it feels indulgentHave a nice soak in the bath before you go! I French plaited my hair too as I knew I wouldn't be up to washing it after birth for a couple of days. Take plenty to do in the hospital because it can be a long process for some people. Hope it goes well
Congratulations. I had lots of cramps in the first trimester, there’s lots of stretching in the uterus and the ligaments.hello all, currently 4 weeks with my first and have moved across from the TTC thread after finally getting my BFP this week. Still very early and overthinking every twinge. Is a slight cramping feeling normal?
Also can anyone recommend any reputable pregnancy vitamins? I’ve heard not great things about pregnacare but there doesn’t seem to be any other options in the UK shops.
I’m currently just taking vitamins separately and have since starting TTC
I’ve been having kind of similar wobbles about having a little boy when it comes to relatability. I’m very stereotypically feminine but my mum said to me I’d probably have ended up with a girl who loves tractors and football anyway as karma for being so ridiculousOk I maintain I don’t have gender disappointment but me disappointmentI’ve been awake since 4am crying on and off that I’ll just disappoint my daughter. I don’t want her to have the same body issues I have, and I’m scared she’ll be into stuff I just won’t know how to relate to. I know that’s all ridiculous but I just have no confidence in myself.
I use pregnacare too - makes your wee toxic yellow!I threw up on pregnacare (and wet myself too to add insult to injury). I find Asda Pregnancy vitamins don’t have the same effect on me. Congratulations
Egg bites! Full of protein and you can add all the veggies. Mix eggs and a little milk into a jug, spray some oil all over a muffin tray and add the mix, throw in your fave veggies maybe a lil cheese and Chuck in the oven for 20 mins at 200Any good ideas for snacks that aren’t meat based (I’m veggie), don’t cost the earth and don’t require a lot of effort or brain power? I’m managing to make lunch and breakfast fine but just finding that I want a snack every few hours at work.
I weed myself a bit when being sick in the late first/early second trimester - someone had posted on this thread about it the day before so it was less of a shock!For my fellow sickness sufferers - when was it at its worst and when did it get better?
I’m vomiting every day, mostly first thing in the morning. I had anti sickness tablets from the doctor and they helped reduce the frequency of it and allowed me to eat. It started as nausea and retching but became vomiting. But now I’m wondering is it the tablet that’s triggering my vomiting in the morning? How do I know when I don’t need it anymore? I’m not sure I can even remember what normal feels like.
Also I’m 9 weeks and now peeing myself sometimes when I’m sickI really thought losing control of my bladder would come much later.
I should have said I try and avoid eggs where I can 🫠Egg bites! Full of protein and you can add all the veggies. Mix eggs and a little milk into a jug, spray some oil all over a muffin tray and add the mix, throw in your fave veggies maybe a lil cheese and Chuck in the oven for 20 mins at 200
Thank you so much! To be fair my vitamins make me sick too! Pregnancy is so glamorous isn’t itI weed myself a bit when being sick in the late first/early second trimester - someone had posted on this thread about it the day before so it was less of a shock!
I found that taking my tablets first thing in the morning (even after eating) started to give me heartburn when I was pregnant when it had been no problem for years, so I switched my schedule around (sertraline after lunch, vitamins after dinner, aspirin before bed).
Edit: sorry just realised you were probably asking about anti sickness tablets and not tablets in general!
Hey hang in there, around week 9/10 was when my symptoms were the worst: they do start to ease after that. I am nearly 13 weeks now whilst I still get sickness it’s not as bad and have longer breaks in between where you feel more human, I was really struggling to drink any fluids at 9 weeks as it was either coming back up or would make me feel sick but that’s a lot better now. My taste is a bit more normal and I’m enjoying some foods now compared to trying to find something that didn’t make me sick ha I am told it should completely go by 16 weeks (if we’re lucky ha)For my fellow sickness sufferers - when was it at its worst and when did it get better?
I’m vomiting every day, mostly first thing in the morning. I had anti sickness tablets from the doctor and they helped reduce the frequency of it and allowed me to eat. It started as nausea and retching but became vomiting. But now I’m wondering is it the tablet that’s triggering my vomiting in the morning? How do I know when I don’t need it anymore? I’m not sure I can even remember what normal feels like.
Also I’m 9 weeks and now peeing myself sometimes when I’m sickI really thought losing control of my bladder would come much later.
Thanks so much. I hope you feel better soon and it goes completely for you. I don’t think I’ll ever eat a ginger biscuit again after thisHey hang in there, around week 9/10 was when my symptoms were the worst: they do start to ease after that. I am nearly 13 weeks now whilst I still get sickness it’s not as bad and have longer breaks in between where you feel more human, I was really struggling to drink any fluids at 9 weeks as it was either coming back up or would make me feel sick but that’s a lot better now. My taste is a bit more normal and I’m enjoying some foods now compared to trying to find something that didn’t make me sick ha I am told it should completely go by 16 weeks (if we’re lucky ha)
I’ve used Seven Seas pregnancy multivitamins throughout both my pregnancies and have got on well with themhello all, currently 4 weeks with my first and have moved across from the TTC thread after finally getting my BFP this week. Still very early and overthinking every twinge. Is a slight cramping feeling normal?
Also can anyone recommend any reputable pregnancy vitamins? I’ve heard not great things about pregnacare but there doesn’t seem to be any other options in the UK shops.
I’m currently just taking vitamins separately and have since starting TTC
I'm using this one (it's on offer in Tesco atm I think) and it's fine for meI’ve used Seven Seas pregnancy multivitamins throughout both my pregnancies and have got on well with them
When I was pregnant I was adamant I didn't want an epidural. I was induced and my labour wasn't going great, my heart rate was going into the 200s, I was contracting constantly and it was causing the baby to become distressed. I was strongly advised to take the epidural because my body wasn't reacting well to the induction. I'm so glad I did because it meant I could actually get some sleep and relax a bit, which was well needed during my 24 hour labourI’m off sick today and I’ve been watching YouTube videos of positive birth stories and 2nd trimester videos which have been good… I know I’ve got plenty of time but thought I’d ask for mums who have already given birth, what’s the reason for picking epidurals or the reason for not having one? I was definitely having one but recently I’m thinking different
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