Sammies mummy and weight watching diary

[Sammielouise071]

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

Thanks girls had a lovely meal ate wayyyy to much .. I think I actually shocked the system because I've been eating so good and then all of sudden I had this three course meal and my body was like ehhh?? So today I am feeling fat,bloated and constipated - lovely!
Also for some stupid reason I agreed to work on my day off (Friday) and now am really regretting it I know by the end of the week I'm going to be knackered and Friday is usually the day where I get all my housework done and then have a nice few hours to myself - why do I have such a hard time saying no!?
Over the last couple of days I've been getting quite painful cramps I have no bleeding or anything like that they just feel like period pains but its starting to worry me a little bit :/ not sure whether to give my midwife a call just to check?

 

[Dubchick81]

Thanks girls had a lovely meal ate wayyyy to much .. I think I actually shocked the system because I've been eating so good and then all of sudden I had this three course meal and my body was like ehhh?? So today I am feeling fat,bloated and constipated - lovely!
Also for some stupid reason I agreed to work on my day off (Friday) and now am really regretting it I know by the end of the week I'm going to be knackered and Friday is usually the day where I get all my housework done and then have a nice few hours to myself - why do I have such a hard time saying no!?
Over the last couple of days I've been getting quite painful cramps I have no bleeding or anything like that they just feel like period pains but its starting to worry me a little bit :/ not sure whether to give my midwife a call just to check?

Glad you enjoyed your evening hun.. Yay to eating too much
I came in to work yesterday n all the girls are doing OT (we never get OT) n were like "aw it'll be grand for your Frances.. Get an extre few €" I was like 'oh God no please..' The extra money would be great don't get me wrong but I'm so tired with just doing normal hours... So I hear ya (thankfully I haven't been asked )
Are the pains across your pubic bone?? Shooting through your lady bits?? If yes, I had these last week.. Awful sore n uncomfortable but just things stretching doing what they're meant to..
But if you are worried, definitely give your MW a call... She'll know exactly what's normal n what's not.. Never hesitate to call her.. x

 

[Sammielouise071]

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

Ugh I'm considering telling her I can't do it I just think I already work 42 hours a week .. For the sake of a couple of extra quid do I really want to work in my day off .
Yeh the pains are in the lower part of my tummy and then also down the sides of my lady bits .. The ones in my tummy are more like period pains but the ones down below are like shooting pains that just come and go. ( sorry tmi)

 

[Dubchick81]

Ugh I'm considering telling her I can't do it I just think I already work 42 hours a week .. For the sake of a couple of extra quid do I really want to work in my day off .
Yeh the pains are in the lower part of my tummy and then also down the sides of my lady bits .. The ones in my tummy are more like period pains but the ones down below are like shooting pains that just come and go. ( sorry tmi)

No no.. Not TMI at all.. Sound like mine of last week.. And on n off since.. But if you're worried give the doc/MW a call.. It'll do no harm..

 

[Kim26]

Ugh I'm considering telling her I can't do it I just think I already work 42 hours a week .. For the sake of a couple of extra quid do I really want to work in my day off .
Yeh the pains are in the lower part of my tummy and then also down the sides of my lady bits .. The ones in my tummy are more like period pains but the ones down below are like shooting pains that just come and go. ( sorry tmi)

Sounds like the pains i have had for the last couple of days too - seem to have eased off today but kept coming and going over the last couple of days. I am sure it's just stretching and things moving - i guess all that can't happen without some discomfort!

 

[PrincessPeach]

Aww bless u x it's all niggles, and cramps, and little pains from there onwards. Lots of growing and stretching to do!! lol

Hope you're well today hun xx

 

[Sammielouise071]

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

It seems to have resided now thank god but am starting to get pains down the side of my back now lol I suppose I got off lightly with no morning sickness so I can't complain .
I'm ok today just tired as I have been at work since 7.30 am and still haven't left yet I would imagine il be here until 7pm arghh just wanna get home and put my onesie on
Also I committed a sin today .. I ate a double decker and that's not all .. Two chocolate biscuits aswel .. I think it was out of boredom more than anything but I'm really peed off with myself (although double decker was totally worth it )
Hope everyone's having a good day.
X

 

[Sammielouise071]

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

Food coma ...
Literally have not stopped eating all week !
Feel so fat and bloated ..so glad it's Monday and a new week - this week is going to be healthy!!!
Off to work for now
Happy Monday!

 

[Kim26]

i've come to understand that sometimes when pregnant you just have to eat....and eat....and eat! I've had days where whatever i eat it isn't enough. At the moment i seem to be able to predict when they will happen as i seem to have a day or two of niggly cramps/stretchy pains and then follow that with a couple of days of extreme hunger - i assume it's baby growing and suddenly my body has lots of work to do and requires the energy to deal with baby's demands!

 

[Sammielouise071]

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

Ah yeh I know what you mean some days I wake up and it's not even 8 o clock and my tummy is rumbling and I know its going to be one if those days!
I just feel so unhealthy at the moment I used to exercise three times a week before becoming pregnant but then I got scared to exercise in case of something happening to the baby so now I haven't been to the gym in over 2 months and I'm eating like a pig the weight is creeping on !

 

[Dubchick81]

Ah yeh I know what you mean some days I wake up and it's not even 8 o clock and my tummy is rumbling and I know its going to be one if those days!
I just feel so unhealthy at the moment I used to exercise three times a week before becoming pregnant but then I got scared to exercise in case of something happening to the baby so now I haven't been to the gym in over 2 months and I'm eating like a pig the weight is creeping on !

sammielouise its perfectly safe to continue doing what you're doing as long as its not weights and a few small things..
At the first time mums class, the speaker was 37weeks pregnant and ran up until she was 35 weeks.. She took down the speed and distance bit by bit as she got bigger but she recommended if anyone was exercising before, that they continue.. She said don't take up anything new and listen to your body.. It'll let you know when you're doing too much.. Fot instance she said if you can't hold a conversation while doing your exercise.. You're strainging too much.. And make sure to drink lotza water.. Otherwise you'll be grand..
If you are scared tho she said the best thing you can do is to swim.. (Dont do breast stroke)
Its great for holding all/any weight you've gained be it baby or actually weight and it supports everything.. Also baby loves the position.. So if you can swim.. get in that pool

 

[Sammielouise071]

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

Thanks France's I'm probably just being silly but I think with it still being first trimester Im just worrying constantly that something bad is going to happen.
I think I might have a chat with my uncle as he is a personal trainer and I used to attend his gym classes regularly so maybe I could go back to the classes but just skip the weights and stick to the cardio ..

 

[Dubchick81]

Thanks France's I'm probably just being silly but I think with it still being first trimester Im just worrying constantly that something bad is going to happen.
I think I might have a chat with my uncle as he is a personal trainer and I used to attend his gym classes regularly so maybe I could go back to the classes but just skip the weights and stick to the cardio ..

You are not being 1 bit silly hunnie.. Sure when I first found out I was pregnant I wouldn't hang up the washing!!! Now that's being silly!!!! The first 13 weeks are so scary.. Doesn't get any less scary up to 19 weeks IMO but you at least know you're out of the higher risk category...
Yea if I were a gym goer I'd stick with the bike (with the flat seat), treadmill and MAYBE the cross trainer.. Rower I'd probably skip but yea.. If your uncle is trained he'll know what is safe and whats not.. xxx

 

[Sammielouise071]

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

In other news I have my scan in two weeks time exciting ! Does anyone know how long on average a first scan appointment takes ?
My letter from the hospital said to allow two hours which seemed a long time.. I wasn't sure whether that included waiting time aswel just that I have to ask my employer for the time off work ..eek

 

[Dubchick81]

In other news I have my scan in two weeks time exciting ! Does anyone know how long on average a first scan appointment takes ?
My letter from the hospital said to allow two hours which seemed a long time.. I wasn't sure whether that included waiting time aswel just that I have to ask my employer for the time off work ..eek

Mine only took about an hour I'd say... But I was called straight in, no waiting..
I'd just say "I've a hospital appointment at x o'clock.. I'll be in after" You can never guess how long you'll be really.. With waiting times and traffic etc..
Very exciting and scary all at once.. You'll be fine though so try not to stress about it..

I've my big one 3 weeks from today.. EXCITED

 

[sarah_lou1981]

In other news I have my scan in two weeks time exciting ! Does anyone know how long on average a first scan appointment takes ? My letter from the hospital said to allow two hours which seemed a long time.. I wasn't sure whether that included waiting time aswel just that I have to ask my employer for the time off work ..eek

Mine was about half hour to 45 minutes. But I'd allow for waiting time too in case it takes a little longer or the person before you takes longer. Id go with Frances and just tell them you'll be in afterwards. X

 

[Sammielouise071]

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

Ah thank you I have told them today they were ok with it so that's one less thing to worry about so excited for the scan can't wait to see my little baba! X

 

[Sammielouise071]

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

Eeeek just heard baby's heartbeat on the Doppler for the first time ... Was such a nice feeling I have been panicking for ages and it was just so reassuring to hear it .
Took me ages to find it but after watching a few YouTube videos I finally got the hang of it and was just about to give up when I heard it ! Can't wait for the bf to get back so he can hear it too! X

 

[Dubchick81]

Eeeek just heard baby's heartbeat on the Doppler for the first time ... Was such a nice feeling I have been panicking for ages and it was just so reassuring to hear it .
Took me ages to find it but after watching a few YouTube videos I finally got the hang of it and was just about to give up when I heard it ! Can't wait for the bf to get back so he can hear it too! X

You have your own do ya?? They're great.. I couldn't find it one night last week.. Thought I'd freak if that was case before buying it.. But put it away n tried a couple of days later.. Its mad how many things can be the reason for not finding it... They recommend do it on an empty stomach with full bladder and laying down...
I love mine.. Best purchase EVER..

 

[Sammielouise071]

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

Well i was lucky that my step sister had one so she gave it to me . It does say not to try using it until 12 weeks but I thought I'd give it a go anyway seeing as I'm 10+2 so I was really pleased but then its typical when bf got home from work we couldn't find it .. Now that you said about the empty stomach and full bladder thing it makes sense that we couldn't hear it as I had some tea while I was waiting for bf to get back from work.
Ah well I'm sure he will get to hear it another time.