Born Oct/Nov 2015

Hi ladies

Things seem to have been quite slow around here this week, but so much happening today Seem to have recovered from my vomiting incident last week, energy levels back up and my appetite is back to normal.

@Lilyr: at the anomaly scan they check all the organs and such. Start off with the brain, make sure the two hemispheres are visible and measure the accumulation of fluid. Then they check that the mandible and maxilla are there (I got to see my little one swallowing amniotic fluid, stuck her tongue out a bit ), check that the little holes are there for where the teeth will emerge and if there's a hairlip. Then check the heart, make sure that there are four chambers and that the blood flow is correct from the arteries and veins. Check that there are two lungs, kidneys and stomach. Do specific measurements on the body parts, check the spine. I think that's everything

@Jaunita: I haven't really stocked up on any products. I'm saving all my Clicks cash back, Absa rewards and Smartshopper points for baby things But I'll probably end up buying a lot of stuff at Clicks since I locum there over weekends and get a little bit of staff discount when I'm on duty, had wanted to buy a few things every month, but every month has come and gone with other expenses. My SIL sent me some stuff that she had over from her pregnancy, some maternity pads and breast pads, a pack of first nappies. Thankfully she also sent me three different types of stretch mark creams, been using the Palmers one and then have some Oh Lief and Happy Event. Going to go baby window shopping with my mom (and hopefully MIL if she's feeling better from her bout of flu) tomorrow to make notes on things to buy or ideas for people for what type of gifts I'd appreciate for the baby shower.

I haven't given much thought to travel systems. A friend of mine has said that she'll loan us their stroller and the car seat that fits into it since her little one is a bit big for them and has another pram available. I don't mind not having it new.

I haven't had any BHs... but round ligament pain and backache! I have my body pillow that I latch onto in front and another pillow at my back to support there and help to stop me rolling onto my back. When I had flu three weeks ago the RLP got quite bad with all the coughing. Heartburn I've got occasionally, not constant and not enough to warrant buying Gaviscon or the like.

I must admit that I haven't bothered with a proper prenatal vitamin. I've continued with Folic acid and added a 1000mg Omega 3 cap and some extra calcium (this little girl is giving me cavities!!). I got a voucher for a discount on Pregomega, but it's ridiculously expensive (even with discounts!) and I don't feel like I need to take anything else since I'm trying to eat my veggies as regularly as possible. I've become somewhat of a sceptic over the years with vitamins, especially from working in retail pharmacy and seeing how much stuff people swallow...

I hope everyone has a good weekend. All the best for finding out the gender on Monday LouiseMarie! I've got a girls' night tonight, hair cut and window shopping tomorrow and a braai with friends in the evening so should be a good weekend... Although I think I'll need to spend some time on Sunday catching up with some of my varsity work

Hi Lillyr!

I never had BH before, but immediately knew it was BH when it struck...

I get bad round ligament pain - but for me it starts from the side shooting in, and I can actually feel the "muscle" pull either on my left or right side.

When this pain struck on Wednesday I was sitting still behind my desk, and all of a sudden it was a sharp pain (literally from my pubic bone) shooting upwards to my navel. It lasted for about 3 -5 seconds, and I had to held my breath whilst being huddled forward. The only other time I had pain like that was when I was having active birthing contractions with my LG... First and only time so far I've had it. And yes, like you say - your uterus goes hard like a little orange

Hahahahahaha! Juanita - I'm exactly the same!!!

My daughter is the same age as your LG (turning 6 in November). With her I had 1 day MS (thanks to my vitamins)... What I did have however with her was heartburn from the start, nausea whenever I brushed my teeth - only then, terrible bleeding gums, hiccups galore, a lot of weight gain ALL over - serious water retention and terrible carpel tunnel in my hands.

This pregnancy is the complete opposite... I've only gained 1.5kg's in 17 weeks, only carry in my belly & boobs, TERRIBLE all day sickness the whole of my 1st trimester, horrible migraines the moment my MS subsided... That's about it. No bleeding gums, no problem brushing my teeth...

It's very weird for me.

I also saw the Chelino Tazz! Have a look on www.chelino.co.za they have all the different strollers & travel systems on there. I think the Chelino Larenza replaced the Tazz and the C3?

@LouiseMarie- how would you describe braxton hicks? there are times when i feel my uterus going hard, like a small ball..for a few seconds. I also get heartburn, so bad at times i feel like there is a piece of steel going up and down my chest, gaviscon or milk helps a lot.


ladies, how do you sleep at night? i try and sleep on my sides but sometimes wake up facing up .. i have always been a tummy sleeper but eish, i worry that i will squash the littel one

Hi Lillyr

I'm on the Pregnacare. Was lucky to get a few batches of these that will most likely last me till end of next month. I also started with the MumOmega from last month - I feel it did wonders for my daughter with my first pregnancy, so I'll continue to drink that well into breastfeeding, as it shows to also assist with post-natal depression.

Once the pregnacare is done, I'll go onto the ChelaPreg as with my first pregnancy.

I also still drink 1 folic acid each day as well as 1 calcium tablet.

Maybe it's too much - but I feel more assured drinking them, and whatever's too much gets pee'ed out anyway.

I have however read up yesterday about the benefits of taking Calcium Fluoride tissue salts during pregnancy... It assist with elasticity of the skin & ligaments in pregnancy, and also aids in heartburn.

I know with my daughter she had terrible hiccups in and out of the womb... The staff at the Sister Lillian centre gave her Calc Fluor to strengthen her diaphragm and within a day or two her hiccups was gone.

So I might start taking the tissue salt as well

Lol... My goodness, I sound like an pill addict!

Congrats on finding out the sex!! So exciting!

LouiseMarie, i also used the chinese calender and it was wrong with this baby so there is still hope for your lb! Holding thumbs!

Not sure on the travel system, i know i dont want to spend too much and i know im not in the market for a 2nd hand one (quite finicky with that) but other than that not sure. had my hart set on the Chelino Tazz which also has the handle that can change direction but it has been discontinued Just my luck!

Went for my 20 week fetal assessment yesterday, all well with LG. Growing so quick now! Dr said chances are she will be tiny like my daughter who was only 2.6kg when she was born.

LM with my first pregnancy both me and dh had heartburn for most of my pregnancy!! but this time round, nothing!! with this pregnancy i had such terrible ms, but with my first NOTHING!! SO weird, especially coz its both lg!

morning ladies,

@Lauz.mayer- congratulations on the boy..yipeee.please dont forget to post the pics;) The chinese prediction was also correct for me, it said girl, and seems to be correct. I am excited and cant wait to meet my little onw.


@LouiseMarie- all the best fo monday, hopefully you are having a boy. Let us know how it goes.

so far i have only bought 1 onesie and a beanie, 4 receiving blankets(the colours were to die for, and the pack had two), a bath mat, a cot(was on special at the expo). i also have 1 small pack of nappies that the gynae gave to us on tuesday..things are becoming real, i cannot wait to meet my little one

not sure if this has been asked before, but which vitamins are you taking? I am taking pharmaton at the moment