Pregnancy #65

[CC1801]

Can I ask about anyone due in summer or had a baby in the heat and what you are planning to use for sleeping, such as blanket, sleeping bag, swaddle etc? Section is booked for 29th and I’m thinking we might be in another heatwave and I don’t know what to pack in my hospital bag. Thank you

I had a baby in June during the period of heatwaves. I didn't take anything to the hospital. They provided blankets and just used that.
For home, we have been using a Love To Dream swaddle. They have different ones for different temperatures. Just been using that with a vest underneath.

 

[Tretps29]

I had this too, got referred to a consultant for a few different reasons and when I got there she was like, so, why are you here? Sooo ridiculous. It also turned out after I gave birth that I should have been referred as a higher risk patient and had extra scans and checks etc which obv didn’t happen. Thankfully my baby was safe. But my god. The NHS is a shambles

That’s shocking total shambles. I should be seeing my midwife every week for blood pressure as I’m high risk but the consultant never bothered to relay this and I’m luckily fine and checking it myself
But what if I wasn’t fine!

 

[ThisIsMyDragName]

I have 5 (well, 4 and 4/5ths!) weeks left till a week of annual leave followed by mat leave. I’m 33 weeks tomorrow. I feel like I’ve made a bit of an error in holding out so long. Not helped by work being utterly bull last week which has thrown me into a complete tailspin. I have 2 weeks and one day of this years annual leave allowance left, but I was holding onto as much as I could to carry over for my return to make a phased return to work doable for me. I also have -so- much work to do. Pah. I don’t know what to do.

 

[LittleMissMuffet]

I have 5 (well, 4 and 4/5ths!) weeks left till a week of annual leave followed by mat leave. I’m 33 weeks tomorrow. I feel like I’ve made a bit of an error in holding out so long. Not helped by work being utterly bull last week which has thrown me into a complete tailspin. I have 2 weeks and one day of this years annual leave allowance left, but I was holding onto as much as I could to carry over for my return to make a phased return to work doable for me. I also have -so- much work to do. Pah. I don’t know what to do.

This. BYE witches! See how much I’m needed and so upon my return you will deify me!!’

 

[RedPotter]

After the intense cramping Saturday night, that eased off and I'm back to the mild cramps now. I'm only 2 days overdue but it feels like forever waiting
Also regret telling people my actual due date because I'm getting constant messages from friends and family asking for updates. I mean obviously it's nice people care but it's a lot. I put my phone on do not disturb yesterday it was annoying me!

 

[Londonsays]

I had a baby in June during the period of heatwaves. I didn't take anything to the hospital. They provided blankets and just used that.
For home, we have been using a Love To Dream swaddle. They have different ones for different temperatures. Just been using that with a vest underneath.

Thank you, we had a winter baby last time so was much easier to plan. I’m just overthinking the most random things and taking ages to decide things. It took me 2 months to pick sheets.

 

[belle235]

After the intense cramping Saturday night, that eased off and I'm back to the mild cramps now. I'm only 2 days overdue but it feels like forever waiting
Also regret telling people my actual due date because I'm getting constant messages from friends and family asking for updates. I mean obviously it's nice people care but it's a lot. I put my phone on do not disturb yesterday it was annoying me!

One week overdue and so relatable.
So many well meaning people asking how you are or if there’s any news but makes it all the more frustrating.

had one attempt at a sweep but they weren’t able to successfully do it so another today a d then we’ll need to make some plans for intervention.

other than feeling so much heavier and pressure down there - the lightning crotch is real - then no signs!

come on baby. We want to see your face!!

 

[RedPotter]

One week overdue and so relatable.
So many well meaning people asking how you are or if there’s any news but makes it all the more frustrating.

had one attempt at a sweep but they weren’t able to successfully do it so another today a d then we’ll need to make some plans for intervention.

other than feeling so much heavier and pressure down there - the lightning crotch is real - then no signs!

come on baby. We want to see your face!!

Yes it really does I know people mean well, but also no update means no update!
So much lightning crotch it's insane!
Hopefully the sweep goes well today and you get some movement afterwards! I'm planning to have one Friday.

 

[calabazarock]

Haha, you get exactly what I mean by "cannot keep having the same conversation"

 

[Hinchhater1442]

I am SO glad this time round I lied about my due date baby will be here before all the annoying messages start

 

[amarantine]

I know all pregnancies are different, but I’ve just hit 25 weeks and what the duck. My boobs are SO sore I can’t even touch them. This isn’t normal surely????? I never got this with my first ‍

This is my first so I have no experience to compare this with but my boobs are also still really sore at 20 weeks (that and constipation have been my two constant and consistent symptoms) and I swear they just keep growing…I have no idea what I am supposed to feel

Also I’m new in here, hope you do not all think I am crashing mainly just wanted to rant about the fact I still barely feel baby move (though on the 20 week scan on Friday they did not stay still at all and kept wriggling away!) and I am waking up at about 3 in the morning or so and just not getting back to sleep for honestly 3 hours…has anyone done anything that has helped this or am I just stuck with it?! My pregnancy pillow helps but I hate being confined to my left side…

 

[opintionatedperson]

I'm 6 weeks pregnant and struggling - I barely can keep my eyes open. Struggling to concentrate at work (work from home thankfully). I also haven't had a regular bowel movement in a few days and just feel tit in general. Would I be correct to say the doctor will just laugh at me and tell me to drink water.
You'd swear it was my first time I've been through this already but you forget

 

[fishsticks]

I'm 6 weeks pregnant and struggling - I barely can keep my eyes open. Struggling to concentrate at work (work from home thankfully). I also haven't had a regular bowel movement in a few days and just feel tit in general. Would I be correct to say the doctor will just laugh at me and tell me to drink water.
You'd swear it was my first time I've been through this already but you forget

THE CONSTIPATION IS REAAAAAAAAAAL. 10 weeks and struggling with that, tiredness and nausea/sickness. We got thisssss. 🫡

 

[opintionatedperson]

THE CONSTIPATION IS REAAAAAAAAAAL. 10 weeks and struggling with that, tiredness and nausea/sickness. We got thisssss. 🫡

I've the opposite problem 🫣🫣🫣 you've double the symptoms with the twins!! I know it gets better but bleeping hell why do we do this

 

[amarantine]

I have been constipated since before we found out (which was in April ) - we found out literally a few days after I was late because I am never late and I feel like I’ve been pregnant forever - and I’m only halfway

I am also starting a new job in September and have not yet told my new manager I’m only going to be there until December I am planning to do this tomorrow and it is stressing me right out!

 

[calabazarock]

I am SO glad this time round I lied about my due date baby will be here before all the annoying messages start

I would have liked to think about that sooner

 

[Greencatfysh]

This is my first so I have no experience to compare this with but my boobs are also still really sore at 20 weeks (that and constipation have been my two constant and consistent symptoms) and I swear they just keep growing…I have no idea what I am supposed to feel

Also I’m new in here, hope you do not all think I am crashing mainly just wanted to rant about the fact I still barely feel baby move (though on the 20 week scan on Friday they did not stay still at all and kept wriggling away!) and I am waking up at about 3 in the morning or so and just not getting back to sleep for honestly 3 hours…has anyone done anything that has helped this or am I just stuck with it?! My pregnancy pillow helps but I hate being confined to my left side…

I had the worst insomnia when I was pregnant. I eventually would just give up with it and go downstairs and watch TV/read (and often have toast as I was usually ravenous too!) it did ease off. I truly think it’s your body’s way of preparing you for no sleep

 

[Greencatfysh]

I've the opposite problem 🫣🫣🫣 you've double the symptoms with the twins!! I know it gets better but bleeping hell why do we do this

Pregnancy is just bouncing between being super constipated and having diarrhoea I swear

 

[ThisIsMyDragName]

I know I am a MASSIVE oversharer here but in my real life I’m really private. And I have struggled with how many people at work are commenting on my bump. I’ve always hated the way I look and I have learned to accept my bump but I am struggling to accept the attention that is being drawn to it.

I’ve had ‘you look blooming lovely’ (that one was quite sweet to be fair), ‘oh, yes, there is definitely a bump now’ () and ‘you’re looking swell’ followed by ‘I’ve not seen you wearing something tight fitted yet’ (). Not helped by the fact that I’m so busy I am just chained to me office so I don’t see people much. I kind of liked my outfit today till I got that last comment. This is a me problem, people mean well, but I just want to shout ‘STOP LOOKING AT ME’ when instead I have to say things like ‘haha I look like an egg’ or ‘yes, I’m normally in my tent-wear aren’t I?’ Or ‘yes, definitely pregnant, teehee’. Its exhausting.

It’s also all been from women. The men at my workplace would NEVER.

 

[LittleMissMuffet]

I know I am a MASSIVE oversharer here but in my real life I’m really private. And I have struggled with how many people at work are commenting on my bump. I’ve always hated the way I look and I have learned to accept my bump but I am struggling to accept the attention that is being drawn to it.

I’ve had ‘you look blooming lovely’ (that one was quite sweet to be fair), ‘oh, yes, there is definitely a bump now’ () and ‘you’re looking swell’ followed by ‘I’ve not seen you wearing something tight fitted yet’ (). Not helped by the fact that I’m so busy I am just chained to me office so I don’t see people much. I kind of liked my outfit today till I got that last comment. This is a me problem, people mean well, but I just want to shout ‘STOP LOOKING AT ME’ when instead I have to say things like ‘haha I look like an egg’ or ‘yes, I’m normally in my tent-wear aren’t I?’ Or ‘yes, definitely pregnant, teehee’. Its exhausting.

It’s also all been from women. The men at my workplace would NEVER.

I’m so sorry. It’s such a strange time pregnancy. I feel so very grateful because I’ve hated my body my whole life and the only time I’ve ever felt “free” was pregnancy because I was actually “allowed” to have a tummy. I’m so much bigger this time around but strangely I’m ok with it. I won’t be the same once post partum. The relationship women have with their bodies is so hard. I know it sounds really twee but really do try and say nice things to yourself about bump. I’ve just started to say thank you when people say things about how I look - usually I’d make a joke because I’m awkward with compliments but I’m trying really hard to change my mindset - more so for my kid(s)! It is really hard though when you’ve thought a certain way for 30+ years. It feels fake (which it will be at first). I wish I was more articulate but my acid reflux is kicking my butt tonight