Sammies mummy and weight watching diary

[Sammielouise071]

Pregnant with baby no1 and trying not to gain too much!

Haha its a nightmare and everyone always want to put they're opinion in .. I had a name that I really liked then my sister made a comment saying how it was 'common' and not as in popular as in the sort of name you associate with unfavourable people lol! Now I feel annoyed I wish I had kept it to myself it was one of the only names we had agreed on ahh. Bf has also got his heart set on a name that I hate and has his mum and nan backing him up so now I look the like the bad guy cuz I won't have it .

Yeh sure..we went for the iCandy peach 2 .. I pretty much fell in love with it as soon as I set eyes on it . I wouldn't normally justify paying that much money for a pushchair but we were very lucky that my BFs mum brought it for us as a gift as she knew deep down it was the one I really wanted . X

 

[Dubchick81]

Haha its a nightmare and everyone always want to put they're opinion in .. I had a name that I really liked then my sister made a comment saying how it was 'common' and not as in popular as in the sort of name you associate with unfavourable people lol! Now I feel annoyed I wish I had kept it to myself it was one of the only names we had agreed on ahh. Bf has also got his heart set on a name that I hate and has his mum and nan backing him up so now I look the like the bad guy cuz I won't have it .

Yeh sure..we went for the iCandy peach 2 .. I pretty much fell in love with it as soon as I set eyes on it . I wouldn't normally justify paying that much money for a pushchair but we were very lucky that my BFs mum brought it for us as a gift as she knew deep down it was the one I really wanted . X

Yea I've quickly learned to keep names we're thinking of to ourselves.. And I've told him to do the same..
It our baby, our decision.. And if I share what I'm thinking, its coz a person asked.. Not coz I want their opinion on it... If they don't like it, they don't need to use on THEIR baby.. For now.. MIND YER OWN.. (not you... obviously) lol
We're having an awful time with names.. Glad we found out now what we were having coz were so focused on boys names n never really thought much about girls..
There are a few names we both love.. But, being from Dublin, and the area we're from, not everyone will pronounce it properly... And when said nice, they're lovely names.. But said in a proper Dub accent.. They're not so nice.. If that makes sense.. I know you don't know the Dub accents so it probably doesn't.. lol

Oh I love the iCandy.. Nice that its been bought for you

I fell in love with the Mothercare Expedia... So I think that's what we'll go for... He wants the Mothercare Orb.. But that's only coz the turntable thing on it and my poor baby will be on a waltzer if he gets his way... LOL
Initally I wanted the red one but BF prefers the Apple (kinda lime green!) so we've decided on that...
There's so many options though isn't there... Its so hard to decide

 

[Sammielouise071]

Pregnant with baby no1 and trying not to gain too much!

Yeh I probably wouldn't be able to distinguish one Irish accent from another lol ( no offence ) but I do know what you mean because some names definitely do sound different with a different accent .
We're convinced we're having a boy so have been thinking about boys names a lot but now I think we should consider girls names too else we won't be prepared .
I'm definitely keeping my names to myself from now on!
Oh my step sisters pushchair travel system was from mothercare and it's lovely has a big bow on the side .
There really is so much choice it's a minefield!
X

 

[Dubchick81]

Yeh I probably wouldn't be able to distinguish one Irish accent from another lol ( no offence ) but I do know what you mean because some names definitely do sound different with a different accent .
We're convinced we're having a boy so have been thinking about boys names a lot but now I think we should consider girls names too else we won't be prepared .
I'm definitely keeping my names to myself from now on!
Oh my step sisters pushchair travel system was from mothercare and it's lovely has a big bow on the side .
There really is so much choice it's a minefield!
X

Ha.. No offence taken.. I'd be the same with UK accents.. Except the obvious Liverpool/Manchester/Geordie.. lol..

Yea just had another look and the expedia is very similar to the iCandy but it doesn't have the extra bar going across the front...

I was SOOO sure I was having a boy.. Definitely think both ways if you're not finding out.. I still won't buy all girly just in case.. LOL
And I still often refer to baby is bubs or him/her.. lol..

 

[Sammielouise071]

Pregnant with baby no1 and trying not to gain too much!

Ugghh feel so fat today
Last night I caved and had battered chips from the chippy and a big bag of Doritos ahhhhh .
So angry at myself today but the chips were totally worth it.
I really need to get back into healthy eating mode as I've now gained 4lbs .. I know that's not bad for 16 weeks but I had hoped to maintain for a bit longer .
I think I'm going to really struggle to accept this weight gain .. I've never been very good when it comes to my weight I get very very upset over it and worked up and in the past it's lead to some really bad habits so I'm trying hard to tell myself at the moment that its a minor thing and I will lose the weight afterwards . It is soooo hard though the first trimester was easy because I didn't feel hungry but have got to 15 weeks and bam my appetite has gone crazy all I want to do is eat eat eat!
I feel like all I ever do on here is moan lol! I am happy believe me I'm just struggling with the weight gain and partner gets angry if I try and talk to him about it he doesn't really get it :/

 

[Dubchick81]

Ugghh feel so fat today
Last night I caved and had battered chips from the chippy and a big bag of Doritos ahhhhh .
So angry at myself today but the chips were totally worth it.
I really need to get back into healthy eating mode as I've now gained 4lbs .. I know that's not bad for 16 weeks but I had hoped to maintain for a bit longer .
I think I'm going to really struggle to accept this weight gain .. I've never been very good when it comes to my weight I get very very upset over it and worked up and in the past it's lead to some really bad habits so I'm trying hard to tell myself at the moment that its a minor thing and I will lose the weight afterwards . It is soooo hard though the first trimester was easy because I didn't feel hungry but have got to 15 weeks and bam my appetite has gone crazy all I want to do is eat eat eat!
I feel like all I ever do on here is moan lol! I am happy believe me I'm just struggling with the weight gain and partner gets angry if I try and talk to him about it he doesn't really get it :/

Men don't get it at all... You moan as much as you need to chic.. We do!!
But honestly, you don't do much moaning at all.. xxx
I'm really struggling with seeing the numbers go up too.. I know its inevitable when you're growing a little person but its hard when I'm being good 90% of the time and the scales is increasing.. I keep saying it, but can't do it, but i need to stop weighing in weekly as it really does upset me and I feel like a broken record on here every week.. Am sure people are sick of the same moan every week from me...

 

[Sammielouise071]

Pregnant with baby no1 and trying not to gain too much!

Me too Frances i weigh myself constantly ive considered getting OH to put the bathroom scales in his work can until after I've had the baby but I know in a couple of weeks time id end up crying for him to get them back out lol!
I'm really missing the exercise too , I know I can do 'gentle exercise' but it's not the same as going to the gym for 2 hours like I used to and really giving it everything . In the past if I've had a bad day food wise il just go straight to the gym and do a big workout but now I can't even motivate myself to walk let alone run.
I know it sounds horrible and I feel so so guilty for saying it but I can't wait til baby is born so I get my weight back on track I just hate feeling out of control . Don't get me wrong I love that there's a little person growing inside me and I know how precious and amazing this baby is .. Its just hard to accept the changes that come with.
I look forward to us alls being here when the baby's have been born and supporting each other with out weight loss journeys . I guess its nice that we will all be in the same boat .
Xx

 

[Dubchick81]

I'm the same.. I want to start seeing the numbers decrease again and get myself to a healthy weight where I can be the best Mammy I can be.. I want to be able keep up with my toddler, not keeping it on a reign so i dont' have to run after it...

 

[Sammielouise071]

Pregnant with baby no1 and trying not to gain too much!

Feeling really panicky about baby again.
I heard some sad news yesterday a friend of a friend who often comes along on play dates with us went for her 12 week scan on Monday to be told that there was no heart beat
I feel so sorry for her it must have broke her heart I know it would mine.
Now I'm petrified incase something is wrong with my baby
I have the midwife on Monday so I'm hoping she will listen to the heartbeat for me although I'm told that they won't do that anymore .
I tried listening in with the Doppler last night but got nothing :/
So scared ... Bring on my 20 week scan !!

 

[Dubchick81]

Feeling really panicky about baby again.
I heard some sad news yesterday a friend of a friend who often comes along on play dates with us went for her 12 week scan on Monday to be told that there was no heart beat
I feel so sorry for her it must have broke her heart I know it would mine.
Now I'm petrified incase something is wrong with my baby
I have the midwife on Monday so I'm hoping she will listen to the heartbeat for me although I'm told that they won't do that anymore .
I tried listening in with the Doppler last night but got nothing :/
So scared ... Bring on my 20 week scan !!

Its hard but try not to think about it... Its awful for that poor girl. I can imagine her whole world feels like its just come crashing down around her.. But you have to think of you and your baby..
Try not to stress about finding baby's HB on ur own doppler... I've leant mine out and ever since am in panic mode as baby's being quiet.. But am kinda glad I don't have it coz I know if I didn't find it straight away I'd freak out...
The MW will have a listen for you if you tell her your stressing. Of course she will.. It takes a second and gives you a huge a relief..
How far long are you now??

 

[Sammielouise071]

Pregnant with baby no1 and trying not to gain too much!

Its hard but try not to think about it... Its awful for that poor girl. I can imagine her whole world feels like its just come crashing down around her.. But you have to think of you and your baby..
Try not to stress about finding baby's HB on ur own doppler... I've leant mine out and ever since am in panic mode as baby's being quiet.. But am kinda glad I don't have it coz I know if I didn't find it straight away I'd freak out...
The MW will have a listen for you if you tell her your stressing. Of course she will.. It takes a second and gives you a huge a relief..
How far long are you now??

To be honest I wish I hadn't got a Doppler now I've only ever heard the heartbeat once it causes me more stress than joy!
I think what happened was just a bit close to home , you read about these things all the time but when it happens to someone you know it always comes as a shock ..
I'm 17 weeks tomorrow so not
Too much longer til my scan x

 

[Dubchick81]

To be honest I wish I hadn't got a Doppler now I've only ever heard the heartbeat once it causes me more stress than joy!
I think what happened was just a bit close to home , you read about these things all the time but when it happens to someone you know it always comes as a shock ..
I'm 17 weeks tomorrow so not
Too much longer til my scan x

Yea its so hard when its close to home... Makes it more real I guess..
I've been lucky with my doppler as I've only not found the HB twice.. Once am sure is coz I'd only had dinner shortly before and it recommends using it on an empty stomach.. And the second time baby was prob just hiding in a corner in there somewhere.. lol
But now that I've not got it to hand I think I've into panic mode.. So yea, I agree.. Wish I'd not bought it..
Its hard to believe all is OK in there especially when you're feeling movement yet (that's an assumption BTW as yer still a bit early for feeling kicks, but some feel it earlier than others...)

 

[Sammielouise071]

Pregnant with baby no1 and trying not to gain too much!

Yea its so hard when its close to home... Makes it more real I guess..
I've been lucky with my doppler as I've only not found the HB twice.. Once am sure is coz I'd only had dinner shortly before and it recommends using it on an empty stomach.. And the second time baby was prob just hiding in a corner in there somewhere.. lol
But now that I've not got it to hand I think I've into panic mode.. So yea, I agree.. Wish I'd not bought it..
Its hard to believe all is OK in there especially when you're feeling movement yet (that's an assumption BTW as yer still a bit early for feeling kicks, but some feel it earlier than others...)

I hadn't realised that the Doppler is supposed to be used on an empty stomach .. Whoops .
Maybe il try it again later after the gym.
Yeh no movement yet but I know that can take a while to happen. Can't wait to feel baby's first movement !
How are you feeling ? x

 

[Dubchick81]

I hadn't realised that the Doppler is supposed to be used on an empty stomach .. Whoops .
Maybe il try it again later after the gym.
Yeh no movement yet but I know that can take a while to happen. Can't wait to feel baby's first movement !
How are you feeling ? x

Yea apparently so.. I got no leaflet with mine or anything but done a bit of googling.. Not always a bad thing.. lol
They recommend using it on an empty stomach and with a full bladder.. altho that's difficult when yer pressing it down on yer bladder!! lol
I felt my first bubbles at 15+3, but was so slight if I'd not been siting i'd have missed it.. Then had NOTHING til 18-19 weeks.. So your still OK.. I know Jess felt kicks weeks before me and I was getting a little paranoid as there's only a couple of days between us... But all is good

Wow.. Get you.. Still going the gym.. I can't even motivate myself to go on a little walk anymore!! So lazy..

Yea am feeling good ta.. Starting to get back ache and this morning was a little stiff in the pelvic area.. But I've been so lucky with no pregnancy symtoms up to now that I can't really give out.. lol And its not bad pain so I'm still very lucky...
Was meant to WI this morning but forgot.. Prob a good job as I had Nando's last night fod dinner.. Oopsies..

How are you getting on? xx

 

[JoeyJoJo]

I totally understand why that has got you freaking out....same thing happened when my SIL just had to go into hospital and ended up having an emergency c section because of cord wrapped twice around neck and then baby wasnt breathing. It is VERY much too close to home and really unsettled me. In fact.....my anxiety is just getting worse on a daily basis.

i would definitely explain how you feel to your midwife and she should listen to baby's HB....it takes hardly any time and theres no reason that she shouldnt do it! My MW has listened to baby's HB at every single appointment...i havnt even had to ask. But if she didnt do it automatically.....i would totally be asking

Hope you manage to locate baby's HB on the doppler on an empty stomach/full bladder ..... be really patient, I used to find that sometimes it could take a while to locate the HB and can literally be sometimes a case of angling the doppler 'just right'. Maybe ask your partner to have a go at doing it? Hubby always found the HB for me when i was stressing These days baby is a lot bigger and a right little wriggler and so quite often we dont find the HB...or we find it, and then he moves lol But at least we can hear the movements of baby and that helps also

xx

 

[Sammielouise071]

Pregnant with baby no1 and trying not to gain too much!

Yea apparently so.. I got no leaflet with mine or anything but done a bit of googling.. Not always a bad thing.. lol
They recommend using it on an empty stomach and with a full bladder.. altho that's difficult when yer pressing it down on yer bladder!! lol
I felt my first bubbles at 15+3, but was so slight if I'd not been siting i'd have missed it.. Then had NOTHING til 18-19 weeks.. So your still OK.. I know Jess felt kicks weeks before me and I was getting a little paranoid as there's only a couple of days between us... But all is good

Wow.. Get you.. Still going the gym.. I can't even motivate myself to go on a little walk anymore!! So lazy..

Yea am feeling good ta.. Starting to get back ache and this morning was a little stiff in the pelvic area.. But I've been so lucky with no pregnancy symtoms up to now that I can't really give out.. lol And its not bad pain so I'm still very lucky...
Was meant to WI this morning but forgot.. Prob a good job as I had Nando's last night fod dinner.. Oopsies..

How are you getting on? xx

Haha it was the first time is been to the gym in ages but I actually really enjoyed it didn't push myself too hard but I seriously feel so much happier after going so definitely gonna try and keep it up while I'm still small ( ish )
Nandos sounds good you have to treat yaself we've jus decided were having pizza tomorrow night for a treat
Yeh I'm feeling good at the mo apart from a few niggles here and there but other than that I'm good
X

 

[Sammielouise071]

Pregnant with baby no1 and trying not to gain too much!

I totally understand why that has got you freaking out....same thing happened when my SIL just had to go into hospital and ended up having an emergency c section because of cord wrapped twice around neck and then baby wasnt breathing. It is VERY much too close to home and really unsettled me. In fact.....my anxiety is just getting worse on a daily basis.

i would definitely explain how you feel to your midwife and she should listen to baby's HB....it takes hardly any time and theres no reason that she shouldnt do it! My MW has listened to baby's HB at every single appointment...i havnt even had to ask. But if she didnt do it automatically.....i would totally be asking

Hope you manage to locate baby's HB on the doppler on an empty stomach/full bladder ..... be really patient, I used to find that sometimes it could take a while to locate the HB and can literally be sometimes a case of angling the doppler 'just right'. Maybe ask your partner to have a go at doing it? Hubby always found the HB for me when i was stressing These days baby is a lot bigger and a right little wriggler and so quite often we dont find the HB...or we find it, and then he moves lol But at least we can hear the movements of baby and that helps also

xx

Judith that happened to me when I was born my mum said I went bright blue and had to be taken off straight away my poor must have been frightened to death . I understand why your so anxious though I think I will be panicking throughout this whole pregnancy until my little baba is here ! Even when or Babis are here I'm sure well all still be worriers .. I guess it's just a mummies natural instinct to worry about their children .
Yeh I may get bf to have a go for me next time but I think I'm going to leave it for a while now as we have midwife on Monday so I will be asking to hear it .
Xxx

 

[Sammielouise071]

Pregnant with baby no1 and trying not to gain too much!

17+3

So today we had an appointment at the hospital all I can say is What a waste of time!
We were supposed to be seeing the consultant to discuss my BFs blood disorder and the impacts it would have if baby was to inherit it .. However when we got to the hospital we saw a different consultant who didn't really seem to know what he was dealing with and the. Informed us that we should have seen the genetesis by now and that they couldn't do the review without hearing back from the genetesis who we are yet to have heard from . Booo !
Anyway ... We then have the midwife at 1.30 for my next appointment where I got all my blood results back and everything was fine with that. I told the
Midwife about my concerns about my small bump and lack of pregnancy symptoms and she was kind enough to let me listen to the heartbeat (yay!) she also assured me that my bump was 'perfect' and not small at all !
So after seeing the midwife and hearing little bumps heartbeat I feel sooo relieved just to know everything is okay and baby is doing well .
Just finishing off at work now then looking forward to getting back on the sofa for snuggles with my man! Xxx

 

[Sammielouise071]

Pregnant with baby no1 and trying not to gain too much!

17+5

Bump is literally huge today .
Over the last few days it has just grown and grown I now feel like such a fatty but I'm coming to terms with it I feel so much happier in general now that midwife has listened in to the heartbeat!

May attempt the gym again tonight If I can motivate myself .. Bf is at football so will do me good to get out the house and do some exercise .


19 days until our scan! Can't wait !

 

[PrincessPeach]

17+5

Bump is literally huge today .
Over the last few days it has just grown and grown I now feel like such a fatty but I'm coming to terms with it I feel so much happier in general now that midwife has listened in to the heartbeat!

May attempt the gym again tonight If I can motivate myself .. Bf is at football so will do me good to get out the house and do some exercise .


19 days until our scan! Can't wait !

Ermm........Bump pic, Bump pic!! lol (please) x

Glad you're feeling better about this and excited for you about your scan - not long to wait now xxx