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| Yes, I know my bump is huge already (At least MC's hand makes it look a little smaller) |
I've decided this time it's going to be different. Now I have this blog to use as a diary too. I'm not going to blog about it every week but just when I have some news.
I was 16 weeks yesterday. The time I'm supposed to be 'blooming'.
Yeah right!
I'm off blogging again as I've been feeling a bit rubbish this week.
Yesterday I spent most of the day on the sofa, unable to move without feeling sick or my head pounding. I was that poorly that when one of my friends rang me to see how I was I started crying as I felt so sorry for myself. I honestly thought that I was over it but no, I don't know what my body is playing at but some days (thankfully most) I feel fine but then others I'm of no use to anyone.
Matt found me curled up on the sofa at 5.30pm yesterday, no dinner prepared, nothing. I didn't have the energy to interact with my daughter, let alone tidy the house and I felt awful about it all. Luckily I have a superb husband who, despite being out at meetings all day and driving a few hundred miles, came in and ran around the house like 'Super Dad', tidied up, sorted out Mini Cheddar and the dog, got me some water, nursed me and then...rang up Dominoes Pizza who delivered our dinner in 30 minutes. What a star!
Today is a totally different day. Today I feel remotely human again. I've done some freelance work, been to a play school meeting, been to see my midwife, done some more work, tidied up and organised dinner (left over pizza yes, but hey at least I thought about it!).
The trip to the community midwife went really well and, as this is my second baby, I don't have to go back until I'm 28 weeks. I have my 20 week scan at the hospital booked for the 15th November so looking forward to that. Matt wants to find out the sex of the baby but I'm not so keen. I guess it will be a last minute decision.
I have been feeling the baby move for the past couple of weeks now, in fact I'm convinced it was after the MAD Blog Awards in London whilst I was in bed in my hotel room that I felt the first movements - must have been all the excitement! The midwife even said she saw the baby move when I was laid on the examining table. I got to listen to the baby's heartbeat today for the first time too - I remember this so well with Mini Cheddar and it would always get me really emotional.
So, that's it in a nutshell. I have to say I've felt a lot more sick this time than I did with MC and a lot more zapped of energy. The lovely people at mywaterbaby.com heard my moaning about sickness last week on Twitter and very kindly sent me a box of their folic acid hydration drink which arrived yesterday - perfect timing! It's early days yet but maybe that's why I am feeling much better today. Who knows? I will report back soon on my findings.
MC is loving the pregnancy so far (we told her at 12 weeks) and she regularly talks about her "baby in Mummy's tummy" and talks to the bump or puts her hand on it. She seems excited and keeps asking for "baby to come out now". Let's hope she's as excited when her new sibling enters the world.
24 weeks and counting.
29 comments:
Hope you are feeling more blooming soon. My second pregnancy I struggled more obviously with a little one to chase after! I definitely felt Miss C a lot earlier than I did Wee Z but then I wonder if it's because you know what you're supposed to feel? 24 weeks will fly in, esp once xmas is out the way!
I felt so sick with Gibby I just can't handle the thought of being pregnant again yet, so you have my sympathy. ( I found soda water with a dash of peppermint cordial worked wonders- that and the medication!) Glad you're feeling a bit better today xxx
p.s - can I borrow your husband?! He sounds a gem!x
Awwww I hope you feel better soon. You are really suffering aren't you. I remember complaining to the midwife at 29 weeks that my glow was missing. I definitely felt fresher & more attractive/suited to pregnancy the first time round.
I can't believe you have no more appointments until week 28! Around here we follow the same appointment pattern 2nd time round as we did the 1st time. Seems we are unusual....
I'm with your husband, FIND OUT THE SEX!
Your photo is very cute. Hello bump!! xxxx
I really hope your sickness passes asap, if you didn't have that you'd already feel miles better I'm sure. I'm interested to see if that folic drink works just out of curiosity as I shan't be having any more babies even if the preschool teachers stopped me yesterday all excited saying the girls had told them 'Mummy has a baby in her tummy' Where did that come from???
I hope your sickness passes soon and the water helps. Love the photo too. x
You poor thing having some a rough time :( It's lovely that MC is so involved. Seeing your first born become a big sister or brother is a magical experience! I loved having my older kids feel Freddy kick and talk to him when I was pregnant. Your photo is beautiful xxx
The nausea is a real horrible thing. I hope that you feel better soon, but I never bloomed!
I hope the sickness eases and you do feel 'blooming' soon lovely bump pic xx
I tried to comment earlier but it didn't have the option for some reason! odd. I am sorry to hear you are still feeling rather grotty :-( On the plus side you are 4 months already and time seems to be flying for us. I hope it wears off soon as you have some more good days. There is nothing worse than feeling completely incapacitated, especially with a little un running around! Looking forward to reading more! and am thinking of you :-) xx
Yay!! Good to hear it's all going well... aside from the sickness.
Folic acid hydration what now? Humm..
I'll get them to send you some if you need it in the future ;)
Yes, time is flying! Doesn't it just though with a small child running around. I'm thankfully feeling so much better and full of energy - lets hope it lasts. Thinking of you too hun xx
Aw, thanks Sarah :) xx
Personally I think the 'blooming' phase is an urban legend!
Thanks Wendy. I'm feeling so much better than I did the beginning of last week, I've even done some house work this week - go me! :D xxx
Thanks Katie :) xx
Haha, kids say the funniest things eh! MC told me I have a spotty chin earlier - although that's true :(
I'm convinced the folic acid drink works as since I started drinking it I've felt fine and have so much more energy. I even did some housework :-O
xx
Hahaha, we'll see :)
I think first pregnancies are easier as we only have ourselves to look after xxx
You can have my husband now if you like - he's asleep upstairs so no use to me at the moment xx
I hope so :) Thanks Laura x
Only just spotted this!! Congratulations to you both, and Mini C too, shes gonna be a fab big sister :)
Thanks Rian :) Hope you and the boys are well.
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