helenmelon29 Member

Hi all Thanks for all the kind congrats. We are doing well . Had to stay in hospital a couple days as Anna had 2 days of antibiotics . She didn't have infection ( it was precaution ) so she doing well now. She feeds little and often but starting to have more at a time so hopefully go longer. I'm recovering well, yesterday…

Hi Quick update. Anna Elizabeth was born at 2.09am today! Weighing 5lb 8oz. She is little but doing well. She needs to have 2 days of antibiotics as a precaution. Waters started leaking at 2am on fri so was 24 hours from v start. We went to hospital to be monitored at 6am so had a long boring day. OH left at 11pm as…

Hi Isaac was a week early. Went into labour myself and was 3 cm. his heart rate kept dropping so they broke my waters to speed things up but that made him worse so did a c section as decided would be too long to wait. I wouldn't mind c section if I have to as I did recover well, just thinking/ hoping it would be easier…

Hi all Had another scan yesterday and they happy placenta working well so baby defo feeding (so maybe just smallish). Have another scan next week re growth check. This baby doesn't move that much and more rolls round so maybe a lazy one! (Hopefully that likes to sleep as Isaac didn't!) Lol. In the scan it was yawning! She…

Hi all Kirsten - Great 'low' gain this month. Love your profile pic - you look fab. Sarieth05 - Try not to worry re weight gain, you might find you dont gain much now, last time I was up 20lb by 20 weeks and total gain was about 30lb so it defo slowed down. Glad glucose test went well. Its not hot here about 16C or 60F and…

Hi I havent had to make many changes really. I have swapped my coffee to decaf (and havent noticed any difference!), I still have odd cup of tea but dont drink much. I dont drink alcohol (except had a small glass of fizz at a wedding a month back). I dont really eat any raw fish or smelly style cheeses or Pate so no change…

Morning I've weighed in ( think last weigh in was about month ago) I'm up 3lb so total gain 22lb at nearly 35 weeks. I'm quite happy with that as goal is 25-35 lb, so prob be in the middle. The rain is back here, we are having a terrible summer. Maybe shouldn't complain as would of prob been moaning about being too hot !…

Hi all Party went great thanks. And weather was good. No rain and sunny (not hot but warm enough). It's raining again today though so think we were very lucky! Yes I agree on the measurement info. I was told you should be within a couple cm of the number of weeks you are. I was measuring 2 ahead but now 2 behind! Don't…

Morning Glad everyone feel little more motivated today. As for baby shower , we don't really do them in the UK, we have started to but tend not to buy presents, more just little get together and play games/ eat cake. We doing nothing this time. We have arranged afternoon/ night out on 22 August with friends to catch up…

Hi all, Im due in 6 weeks and hoping for a Vbac (Stephmofo - more tramatic doesnt sound good! lol). I will hopefully be joining you all soon and get back fit/slim!

Morning Think we all need a shake and try and get our butts moving! Not long left so let's try a bit harder! We seem to of all hit a simular stage. We were at a wedding on sat (profile pic) and I actually felt ok- quite weddingy! Seen midwife yesterday and my bump growth has slowed down so now right in middle of where…

Morning all Poke- sounds like you had a good few weekends. I'm getting back on track today too as been at wedding and few other outings over last few weeks. I'm too 34 weeks and feeling pretty good so far. Bit achy of a night time but by morning I'm ok again. It's not very warm here tho so guess that helps. Just wish it…

Hi Just a quick one. Can anyone give me info on fitbit? Thinking getting fitbit charge HR. What are ur reviews? X

Morning all Well done Kirsten on diabetes test. Its not standard practise to do one here unless measuring big or in immediate family so I havent had to do one as of yet. Im having lots of mixed reviews from people a few have said I look massive, others say I look small! (everyone has to comment though! lol). Im measuring…

Huge congrats Summer. I'm so pleased you are both doing well. And hope Llyr will be home soon. How scary for you all. Thanks for sharing and hope you keep checking in. How's your older son? My friend from work delivered last month at 32 weeks. All home now and doing great. Nothing to report here (defo nothing exciting)! Xx

With my first I was up 20lb by 20 weeks but by the end my total gain was approx 30lb so I must of just gained most early on then just baby growing and bit of bloat after that. So I wouldnt worry.

I have stayed the same the last 2 weeks so still up 19lb at 31 weeks. Bump had grown though (as per measurements with midwife) so seemed to be ok. Im trying to walk/exercise 30 mins each day and drink lots of water. The weather not that warm here so not struggling too much yet!

Hi Kirsten- u look fab on your picci. I will do better post Tomoz xx

Morning Suzanne - yeah I asked when she said it was a girl how sure she was and she said she cant be 100% but pretty sure. But I had a doubt lol! Summer - Dont think Im snoring - my OH often wakes me up snoring mind! Whats a twin bed? Is it what I would call a double bed (so size for 2 people?). If you book at hotel room…

Morning all Lots to catch up on today. Glad no one too bothered re their grooming schedule, makes me feel better! I can still see/reach at the mo but will get harder soon. Sarieth05 - How was your flight? Did you feel ok? Are you finding lots of food you like? Hi Tiffany & Tyler. Congrats and welcome. Tiffany are your sons…

Morning I'm up another 2lb this week !! So 19lb total at 29 weeks. (5'7. Start weight 157)

Hi I had to buy maternity clothes as I need quite formal for work so no way I would fit in them! I'm still wearing my normal leggings and vest tops - I always feel scruffy. I'm not buying load of new stuff tho! I don't know my measurements. Rosie 4'' doesn't sound much but I have no idea. Does anyone have or plan to buy a…

I'm the same Poke. Today I'm up 5lb!!! We have had a bit of a heat wave and my feet were swollen yest so hoping it will go down again! I'm sure I haven't gained 5lb in a few days! Lol

Hi I'm the opposite with hungry. And finding I don't want too much (I'm having plenty mind!) today I had banana, berry and apple smoothie plus piece toast for breakie. Peach & Pear mid morning. Then veg chilli for lunch ( made me a bit hot!). I did have some chocolate munchies this afternoon. Then cheese omelette for tea.…

Poke - glad all went well. Its a week since my 28 week bloods and havent heard anything so guessing ok (Its mainly iron I thought might be low), I will just hear about my results at 31 weeks unless they contact me with any issues. Oh hope he had a good birthday, We are going to have a little party at my mum and dads house…

Yep its defo flying by! I just keeping thinking its Isaac's 3rd birthday in august then Im nearly due! Not long at all! Think Isaac will like a present as he old enough to think its off the baby for being the best big brother. Think your little one is a bit young. Her 'own baby' doll might be nice though. I can see if you…

Hi all Just quick one. Had 28 week app. Blood pressure, urine, baby heart rate etc all ok. I'm measuring (with tape measure 1cm bigger) she said nothing to bother about tho. Had blood taken so wait results on that. She first couldn't find heart beat (I could feel movement so wasn't worried ) - her batteries had gone in…

Hello all Summer - did you get sorted with your doctor? Poke - how did your glucose test go? Sarieth - congrats on a baby boy. I have my 28 week appointment today so guess that Im in the 3rd trimester now. Feeling good at the mo. My back can be a little achy but not too bad. Im getting a bigger bump but not really noticing…

Roll Call: summer8it (Summer), due 1 Sep, baby's gender unknown. Also have one son, age 12. katiebrew (Katie), due Sept 22 (with C-Section scheduled for Sept 16) with a baby girl :). Also have one son, age 22 months. NWright612 (Natalie), due October 27 JustAnotherGirlSuzanne (Suzanne), due October 23 with a baby boy. I…

Hello Im 28 weeks and up 16.5lb. (starting weight was 158 ( Im 5'7). Last time I gained about 30lb so looking to gain no more as started heaviert his time. Helen