12-24 weeks pregnant (part 3)

runmichellerun

Good luck with your scan today Tinkwings

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runmichellerun wrote: »

Good luck with your scan today Tinkwings

Likewise hope all goes well.

Has anyone bought a large pillow (half body size) that they lie on at night? I'm using a pillow between my knees (always have done so not uncomfy for me) however I'm really feeling like I need something larger and longer to keep me comfortable.

Any recommendations ladies?

How are we all feeling today? xx

runmichellerun

view wrote: »

Likewise hope all goes well.

Has anyone bought a large pillow (half body size) that they lie on at night? I'm using a pillow between my knees (always have done so not uncomfy for me) however I'm really feeling like I need something larger and longer to keep me comfortable.

Any recommendations ladies?

How are we all feeling today? xx

Bought this one http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/1444713.htm from Argos because it was so cheap. It's comfy but gave me a bit of hip ache by the morning so will use sporadically I think.

freshstart11

ya know when you hold your stomach in tight...I noticed this morning mine ached a little, like pressure.....REALLY hope start of my baby bump lol

Good luck with scan Tinkwinks

alioops78

view I borrowed a pillow off my friend and it doesn't suit me at all but then I am still sleeping on my right side and waking up on my back lol. Really struggling with my left hip being painful so guessing that has something to do with it.

fresh yep it felt like I'd done loads of sit ups when everything was first stretching etc now I've got a proper bump that can't be sucked in lol.

tink can't wait to hear how you got on with your scan.

I ended up having a 4/5 hour nap(sleep) yesterday, I'm guessing that I've had my burst of energy and should just accept that I am not going to have the energy surge like 'normal' people would. I just feel really bad that my DH will end up doing everything by himself with me supervising from a chair although he gets on with things better when I'm not interfering :rotfl:. If we asked MiL or our friends I'm sure they would help us out but then don't want to take up their time.

As I said above I've also started to have real issues with my left hip to the point where it has started 'popping' out of joint just doing something simple like bending down to get a plate out of the cupboard so am going to get referred to my neurological physiotherapist and see if they can suggest anything as I really don't want to go on sick leave as there's the issue of them enforcing maternity leave on you.

alice31

Hello ladies,

Not much to report here- feeling a lot less nauseous now but suffering from low blood pressure, fainting and nosebleeds! Am now 15w.

I bought a DreamGenii pillow one day after a terrible night's sleep feeling like my knees were grinding together. I really like it but if you buy one get it from Amazon as I found it's far cheaper than Mothercare.

Has everyone joined the FB group that t2d mentioned?

Hope everything goes well today tinkwings!

alice31

freshstart11 wrote: »

ya know when you hold your stomach in tight...I noticed this morning mine ached a little, like pressure.....REALLY hope start of my baby bump lol

Good luck with scan Tinkwinks

Mine is a lot tighter now and I keep getting little pangs if I move too fast, like something is pulling. Exciting stuff!! I really want to start showing so parents at school know why I've not got a class next year and don't just think I'm being demoted!!

Lemon_Tree

alioops, I soon came to the conclusion in my 2nd trimester that the energy surge had a different definition for everyone, for me it meant I could stay awake past 8pm, didn't mean I didn't need naps at the weekend or that I could do anything energetic. Unfortunately it's not lasted at all but work has had a lot to do with that

freebiequennie

Aliloops they can't enforce mat leave til 36wks

Just been Sainsbury n got my £5 voucher for little one stuff had to cheat the online system n have a different nectar card but meant got free pk of sz2 nappies n newborn wipes so not complaining.

Got a lovely blanket in boots I had been eyeing up at 25% but eventually was 50% off so only £6.

alioops78

Lemon_Tree wrote: »

alioops, I soon came to the conclusion in my 2nd trimester that the energy surge had a different definition for everyone, for me it meant I could stay awake past 8pm, didn't mean I didn't need naps at the weekend or that I could do anything energetic. Unfortunately it's not lasted at all but work has had a lot to do with that

Thanks LT I did have some sort of energy but work is definitely sapping it out of me although not to your extent x.

freebiequennie wrote: »

Aliloops they can't enforce mat leave til 36wks

Just been Sainsbury n got my £5 voucher for little one stuff had to cheat the online system n have a different nectar card but meant got free pk of sz2 nappies n newborn wipes so not complaining.

Got a lovely blanket in boots I had been eyeing up at 25% but eventually was 50% off so only £6.

Thanks for the reminder on that freebie I double checked my policy and it is from 36 weeks although if they do enforce it then it starts as SMP and not works Mat Leave.

Managed to get my £5 voucher for Sainsburys yesterday so will be doing the same as you, possibly even 2 packs of size 2's.