Born Oct/Nov 2015

Thanks so much ladies! I am so glad I got that off my chest and so glad that I joined the forum for this kind of support - as no one else will really understand.

LouiseMarie - I am definitely going to email Baby City and Woolworths. Good idea! I was so angry that I almost told the guy to cancel the transaction and walk out.

Hugs to all of you xxx

@stelliesmama My heart was breaking when I read your post. All that matters is that your baby is healthy. <3 sending lots of love!





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@stelliesmama My heart was breaking when I read your post. All that matters is that your baby is healthy. <3 sending lots of love!





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@Stelliesmama - I agree with LouiseM, screw it and contact those stores! I felt the same way a few weeks ago, I remember that DH and I had had a fight and then someone at work made the "twins" comment so I just went to the loo (because I needed to pee anyway) and cried. People are really insensitive and the comparisons are so so stupid! Every pregnant woman carries differently, with some women carrying differently for each pregnancy. I really appreciate where you're coming from because it is difficult when you're already feeling so sensitive and emotional to control yourself from losing it with people. For me I didn't want to be "that pregnant bitch", but I struggled to let my coworkers know that their comments were really upsetting me so I'm just sending you strength and thinking about you. I would contact Baby City, Woolies I think it might still be worth mentioning, but I think that someone working at a store which is very specifically targeted to expectant parents should be more aware that comments on a pregnant woman's bump should be limited to flattering ones as opposed to making one feel self-conscious and fat!

But you'll probably find that there'll be other people who will tell you that you still look small. I've had both ends! I suppose it all depends on perspective. I also wouldn't worry about seeing the nutritionist, the weight sounds right - mine was 1.9kg at 31 weeks. If your doctor was concerned you would have been sent for a glucose tolerance test to make sure there's no gestational diabetes.

@Clueless - there aren't many studies, it's an ongoing study. It's based on theory which has quite an extensive literature review to support it. I'd suggest having a look for yourself. Apparently there's a TED talk about fecal transplant at birth which explains it quite well, I couldn't find the link though. Obviously that's something a bit different, but the same kind of premise.

Hi Stelliesmama

Absolutely unacceptable that your colleagues are also making you feel bad. Some people are so inconsiderate
I have had the opposite remarks from my colleagues, Up and till now I did not carry very big and everyone kept asking how far I am and if I tell them they would ask if I am sure - One person even asked if everything is normal because I am suppose to be showing more.
Anyway the last two weeks I have really started growing and now everyone keeps commenting on big I am - really nothing is good enough first I was to small now I am to big. One lady told me that I should be happy for having to get a c-sec because baby is going to be very big :swear

Oh well hope you feel better and I agree if anyone makes you feel bad you have the right to set them straight.

PP, thanks for the info. I have hear of the theory of micro-organisms and probiotics with vaginal birth, but was not aware of the micro-birthing. Very interesting! Are there reasonable studies to support the theory? I don't think Sunninghill does this (at least it wasn't an option 3 years ago) but I think at least investigating it is worth it...

LouiseMarie, we also had my LG's 2nd birthday party at Spur, and it was a great experience. But since we have now moved into a bigger house with a large garden, hubby is very keen to have this party at home. He has promised to arrange EVERYTHING, but has done nothing so far and there is now only 3 weeks left, and about 35 adults and 20 kids on the guest list. I just called him and started crying over the phone I had really hoped after the gynae's strict warning yesterday, that he would get the idea and start taking some of the stress off, but I'm left with either nagging him to do stuff (which I hate and is stressful to me) or doing things myself at this late stage. Sorry, I'm not normally this negative or hormonal

Stelliesmama, so sorry to hear about all the negative comments. And your baby is not big, 1.8kg for 30 weeks is quite normal! Like I said, mine measured at 1.9kg for 32 weeks and that is considered small! Anyway, having a slightly larger baby is to both your advantage! My friend who is also a doctor was very stern with me last night about getting some rest so my baby can grow, and in the process listed all the risks of a low birth weight baby (less than 2.5kg at birth). And really, those risks are NOT something you want. So if anyone remarks on your size or baby's size, just realize that you are having a healthy pregnancy and will have a healthy, happy baby!

SM & Lilly, yes - that was me... Elmarise was 3.73kg and I gained 36kg. But my gynae wasn't concerned and I went to Fetal Assessment and they were also fine with everything. I was healthy and baby was healthy - case closed!!!

Trust me - I've heard it all!!!! Just put them in their place... but then again - I don't care about holding back if someone hurts my feelings.