Pregnancy and Slimming World

[missy1978]

That doesn't sound weird hun, I understand how u feel. I kno u were TTC 4 ages as well so of course yer gona b on edge n xtra cautious now that yer finally pregnant! It took me a good while 2 accept that it was actually really happenin 4 real. Altho we were lucky 2 get an early scan bout 8wks n they were able 2 let us hear the heartbeat then it was the 12wk scan that finally convinced me I was actually really pregnant! However it wasn't until prob my 20wk scan when it properly clicked that I'm actually gona b avin a BABY, when we saw it's wee face properly 4 the 1st time! Pregnancy is such a weird time cos it's filled wif excitement n worry n fear all at the same time so I reckon it's totally ok 2 go thru all of those feelins durin the course of it xx

Aw, I can't wait for it to feel like something that's actually gonna happen! This will be my third scan in 13 weeks and tbh I'm still not quite convinced that we're actually having a baby, hoping I will be a bit more convinced after Tuesday. Not long now!

I never even suspected how hard being pregnant would be. I always thought TTC long term was the worst it got but it was nothing compared to the anxiety and fear I've felt over the last 8 weeks and I feel a bit daft now for underestimating it! I feel tremendously guilty for not enjoying it enough too, for not being happy enough - I think that's another hangover from long term TTC. I thought that getting pregnant would solve everything and I'd be happy at last, whereas it actually just gives you 100 more things to panic about! xxx

 

[Slinkyson]

Ooh wow, that is early! Liking the sound of that That's the important bit though - getting baby here safe and sound. Not long for you to wait now

It is mega stressful (I'm not sure I believe anyone who says it isn't!) but I want to enjoy it, I really do. It's a time I don't think I'll ever have again and I don't want to lose it all to feeling depressed and miserable. Plus I def don't want to end up depressed once baby's here - that's my biggest fear other than something going wrong during the pregnancy.

Mum's so excited about the scan! They didn't have them when she was having me so it's a new one for her and she can't wait to see first grandchild xxx

My mum is the same it's her first grandchild she loved it and got all emotional it was a lovely experience! I know what you mean, I've loved every min of being pregnancy especially now in a way because I can boss everyone about and keep my feet up haha! But it is tough at the same time it's a strange one! I'm not the superstitious type but since being pregnant I have found myself avoiding walking under ladders etc plus my parents bought us our pram set which I had in the conservatory and was told its bad luck to have it in the house, so my friend has it at hers but normally I'd just laugh that off but I think your more aware when pregnant my friend was paranoid she was going to be depressed throughout her pregnancy but she suffers with mental health quite severely but her daughter is her world she has changed her life! She said it helped to voice things rather than keep them bottled up so she found a forum not sure which and chatted away to people in the same situation she said that really helped her and then that way she wasn't talking about it to friends and family all the time so it kept her calmer

 

[Slinkyson]

Wow ladies, if you have any maternity clothes which are too tight or whatever now get them on eBay! I've just doubled my money back on a few items I've put on! There seems to be a huge baby boom at the mo everyone's buying crazy on eBay

 

[Sammy 21]

Wow ladies, if you have any maternity clothes which are too tight or whatever now get them on eBay! I've just doubled my money back on a few items I've put on! There seems to be a huge baby boom at the mo everyone's buying crazy on eBay

That's great to hear, I've got loads to sell. I've accumulated loads throughout all 3 pregnancies & to be honest this time I'm living in leggings & a couple of new tops I brought from h&m.

 

[Sammy 21]

Thanks for replying girls xxx Couldn't face going on my own, even though I know there's no reason why little shouldn't be fine! Silly brain Gonna get a picture for husband though so he can see our little again. I'm trying so hard to be positive about this.

Had proper pregnancy envy in town today - everyone seems to be pregnant right now and I want a proper bump like everyone else! I feel like a right child saying that but I'm so excited to have a bump - can't wait! I know it's different for everyone but when's an average time to start showing? Right now I can feel that I'm getting bigger (and my trousers are now fastened with an elastic band just to prove it!) but if you didn't know me you'd just think I'd had a massive dinner haha I'm only 13 weeks but very impatient as you can tell! xxx

I started showing about 14 weeks with my first, 16 -17 weeks with my 2nd & this time really early at about 10-11weeks. apparently the more you have the earlier you show.

 

[cloud*]

With my first I was noticeably pregnant by 9 weeks & was finally dragged into maternity clothes at 11 weeks (my mil didn't know until 15 weeks & hadn't even noticed the severe sickness, huge bump or demanding cravings!). With the second I think I was in maternity clothes by my scan at 12 weeks. However, this time I'm still wearing normal tops (with the odd maternity top depending on colour) plus I can get my jeans on but it's too warm so I'm in the maternity linen trousers I bought with the waist pulled as tight as it goes. I think this will be my smallest baby

 

[cloud*]

lol, had a bit of a hissy fit earlier trying to make the kids beds. Ended up sending my OH a very irate text (which I never ever do) all because he was supposed to be home at 1pm & he was still at work at 9pm. After the kids making a mess at dinner,then of the bathroom while I tried to clean the kitchen -DS rubbed soap all over his hair, body & the bathroom. I had to shower him; make the beds (a single & double); DD still wasn't asleep after 10pm. So yeah I broke down & cried.

Now that's all over, I made some jewellery & had a piece of wheat free chocolate cake

funny how the hormones can just hit.

 

[cloud*]

Morning, how is everyone?

Thought I'd post a bump pic too. Some people say I'm neat, others say I'm having twins :-( I think it depends on my clothes. I'll be 22 weeks on Wednesday









mama-bear via phone

 

[cloud*]

Don't know why they've turned sideways!

mama-bear via phone

 

[Safia]

Morning, how is everyone?

Thought I'd post a bump pic too. Some people say I'm neat, others say I'm having twins :-( I think it depends on my clothes. I'll be 22 weeks on Wednesday

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mama-bear via phone

Thats a neat bump x
I look like i'm having triplets!

 

[Slinkyson]

That's great to hear, I've got loads to sell. I've accumulated loads throughout all 3 pregnancies & to be honest this time I'm living in leggings & a couple of new tops I brought from h&m.

Same here I tend to wear leggings with long tops or dresses! I bought loads if skinny over the bump jeans etc but they just don't suit me! Get then on eBay plus its free to sell then if you put them on at 99p with 7 days bidding

 

[Slinkyson]

Well I'm rather mift today woken up after about an hours sleep all night!!! To a banging head ache, high glucose levels and I'm pretty sure my blood pressure is up too! My consultants team told me to get it checked twice this week today and Friday but I don't know where to go! Can you just go into a chemist to have it checked? There's a drop in centre near me tomorrow but nothing today!!! Unmm

 

[Safia]

Well I'm rather mift today woken up after about an hours sleep all night!!! To a banging head ache, high glucose levels and I'm pretty sure my blood pressure is up too! My consultants team told me to get it checked twice this week today and Friday but I don't know where to go! Can you just go into a chemist to have it checked? There's a drop in centre near me tomorrow but nothing today!!! Unmm

Do you not have a walk in centre linked to the hospital or something that you can go to or if its really worrying maybe contact midwife or the numbers on your green notes for the hospital units dealing with pregnancy x

 

[cloud*]

Thats a neat bump x
I look like i'm having triplets!

Thank you. I'm sure you don't! Xo

Well I'm rather mift today woken up after about an hours sleep all night!!! To a banging head ache, high glucose levels and I'm pretty sure my blood pressure is up too! My consultants team told me to get it checked twice this week today and Friday but I don't know where to go! Can you just go into a chemist to have it checked? There's a drop in centre near me tomorrow but nothing today!!! Unmm

I know chemists here offer checks so try there first or phone your maternity unit xo

mama-bear via phone

 

[Safia]

Lol i look massive, i think it might be because my placenta is at the front thats why x

 

[cloud*]

Lol i look massive, i think it might be because my placenta is at the front thats why x

My placenta is at the front & low apparently. Sonographer was making a deal of it but I've not had any bleeding the whole pregnancy nor am I allowed a natural birth so don't think it matters.

mama-bear via phone

 

[Safia]

My placenta is at the front & low apparently. Sonographer was making a deal of it but I've not had any bleeding the whole pregnancy nor am I allowed a natural birth so don't think it matters.

mama-bear via phone

My placenta was low too, thankfully it has move up now. I have also had bleeding in my 1st and 2nd trimester but not in my third. Sonographer was prob makin a deal of it because sometimes it can cause probs with c secs when its at front and low where they need to cut u but as they know they can watch it and deal with it if it doesnt move up x

 

[Slinkyson]

Eeeeeeek off to hospital for an assessment due to high blood pressure, swelling and headache a very persistent headache at that

 

[Safia]

Eeeeeeek off to hospital for an assessment due to high blood pressure, swelling and headache a very persistent headache at that

Aww hun i hope everything is ok x

 

[Slinkyson]

Aww hun i hope everything is ok x

All is ok but blood pressure and insulin levels are up so have to get blood pressure checked again tomorrow! And up my insulin units from this eve! seeing consultant till next Friday so but if any more symptoms develop I've to ring midwife and delivery award! I actually feel pretty dreadful today, I know the heat and lack of sleep isn't helping so feet are going up right now for the rest of the day x