DD August 2016, any early 2nd Trimester mommies?

Hi there!

I am 13 weeks an 5 days with my third. Pregnancy has been going really well. I haven't had any morning sickness. Just some occasional nausea. But the tiredness and sore breasts are starting to fade. Yayyy!.

But now the womb cramps started. I hate these...especially after 2 miscarriages you get a bit paranoid! at least I know this is normal for the second trimester.

I am also quite big. But I always carry big. And I swell up like a balloon all over.

Does anyone struggle with gas?? In the mornings my tummy looks fine but in the evening I look HUGE!!! Lol

I am also hopefully seeing the sex of baby in 2 weeks time. Sooooo exited! 1st of March.

Oh!And I have started feeling the baby. Not every day of course. Just when a sit a certain way and have a full bladder. My mother would say its just gas, but I know the difference between gas and a little tap from inside. With first baby I only felt it at 18 weeks. But with second I felt baby at 12 weeks. And at 16 weeks it could be felt from the outside. I cannot wait to start feeling it more frequently!

Anyway, babbling way too much!

Hope you all have a great Valentines day

Hi MommywannaB

Thank you for the great advice and support I am feeling loads better being in the second trimester. Already starting to show even though I am only 15 weeks.

I'm hoping to find out the gender of the baby at 16 weeks, fingers crossed that we will be able to tell then...

I have a feeling that I will be quite large in my third trimester so trying to prepare as much as I can now.

Only 36 more days left for you! that's incredible!!! I know the final stretch must be very uncomfortable especially in this heat. I hope that it goes by quickly, you must be so excited to be having your baby in your arms soon. I wish you all the luck in the world

Hi Kareish - Congratulations on your bundle of joy. Is it a little boy or girl?

I am also a 1st time mom and my experience with the second trimester is the best! I am now in my last stretch and it's horrible! It's really easy, u still feel pretty and the weight gain is minimal. The morning sickness also goes away (not that I had that) and u just feel great. Take advantage of your energy levels believe me it goes away completely. Try sorting out the nursery if u are having one. Sleep while your stomach is still tiny because that also gets difficult.

After 28 weeks I started feeling like an elephant. I am tired and emotional I am having a terrible time.

Good luck with your pregnancy and once again congratulations

Hi Ladies

I am a first time mommy currently at 14.3 weeks pregnant. Any moms out there who would like to share the ups and downs of their second trimester with me?