Baby Fever while pregnant‼️😮‍💨

I’ve had baby fever like crazy both before pregnancy and during this pregnancy. I keep saying, “I want my baby out NOWWWW,” but I already know the second my baby boy gets here I’m gonna be like, “Why did I want him out so fast?” 😭

I know how overwhelming and exhausting having a newborn is, and this time I’m also gonna have a toddler running around. As much as I want to meet him and hold him, I know I’m gonna miss some of the peace and sleep I have now too. 😂💙

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Not doing ‘enough’ to prep?!

FTM here due in September. Now I’m approaching 3rd trimester I’m suddenly panicking thinking ‘I haven’t been for enough walks’, ‘I haven’t been training my legs’, ‘I haven’t been doing stretches regularly’ as all has been advice from recent birth-givers. Am I overthinking?!

Happy teary hello - first time mum to be

Hello mummas :)

(Long post just wanted to share my thoughts outside of talking to myself aka chat gpt)

I’ve had a whirlwind 2 weeks of travelling and then finding out I’m pregnant.

Went for my friend’s wedding in Crete… late period during the trip but put it down to being away initially. Transit from Crete to Athens to then get to Malta for a festival. While in Malta took a test and of course being around 9 days late at that point, found out I am pregnant 🥺

Got back from Malta was still taking it all in but happy and let baby’s papa officially know and showed him the positive test. 2 days later travelled to Dublin for 1 night to attend and perform at a wedding (traditional African dancing). Didn’t even go on the dance floor after we performed (not like me) just found a comfy big sofa on our changing room hoodie on and happily slept while everyone else partied.

Finally got back to London last night and now I can rest properly!! And just thinking of the journey ahead.

NOW Sunday morning a day to finally rest but thinking of all sorts of things - sorting my first hospital appointment, back to work tomorrow (WFH Thank God), when and how I will eventually tell work (only started in April), how me and baby’s papa will adapt…

Was getting teary on my way home from airport last night and teary now while typing this just wanting smooth safe pregnancy and hopefully support once i eventually let people know. Life came at me so fast 😅 Started a new job end of April and was just thinking about how much calmer and peaceful and together my life is getting then boom! 😏

Once I got to Malta and still saw no period I definitely knew I was really pregnant even before I took test. Had a lil banter with baby’s papa over the phone saying congrats but once I took the test it was really real.

Love my baby bean so much already 🥰 it’s quite overwhelming to not have my own mum for support (passed when I was young) but I’m happy I feel blessed I feel ready.

Also a bit of an overshare but to be honest I would have loved if my relationship situation was a bit more solid and secure. Mentally I’m ready to have a child but just trying to calm my mind knowing it will all work out.

Based on last period my due date is 5th of Feb. Symptoms now tender breast and nips! A lil aching around hips, very bloated, very thirsty and appetite is up! No nausea yet hoping it goes easy on me if it does come soon. Just focusing on breathing and lil stretches and mainly keeping myself calm and relaxed.

I have some friends who have young babies I can eventually speak to and get advice from which is nice. Two 7 month olds and one 9 month old. The 9 month old was so sweet and smiley to me in Crete 🥺 maybe he knew something was up 😂

Hope you’re all doing well. Really glad to have this platform to scroll through posts and speak to people I don’t know and just be in our own lil bubble 🤗

Funnily I started taking folate and some other vitamins regularly just before I left for Crete so still taking the folate. Will self refer and book my hospital appointment asap ideally by tomorrow.

Any advice or tips for me at around 6 weeks now I believe?

Long post over!

Lisa xoxo

The stress that comes with being pregnant 😳

I’ve been out all day running round getting things done and making the most of this nice weather only to realise tonight, I haven’t felt baby move today. Of course panic sets in. Got myself comfortable on the sofa with a snack and after 30 mins of waiting… baby finally decided to start moving 🥲😆

How? 😂

Those of you that have gone past your due date, how in the actual f are you coping?
I’m due to be induced a few days before my due date and I’m struggling so much just in general.
My pelvis is so heavy and achey I literally can’t be bothered to do anything that is remotely like moving. Even rolling over in bed is absolutely disgusting 😂.

How are you coping?!

What’s the best month in your opinion to get pregnant?

Hi ladies what would you say is the best month to conceive ? I was thinking around February March as I would love to have a baby near Christmas time and have a little newborn near Christmas. What do you all think?

Glucose test

Has anyone else had a glucose test to check for diabetes? I went this morning, after 1 hour I threw it all back up which means I have to go back next week to try again. Any tips for surviving that 2hour wait without throwing up 😫😫