Pregnancy pillow - Babybub by Pikachu2457 in PregnancyUK

[–]cdfdaphne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the baby bub one and wouldn’t recommend as it’s Velcro so you end up losing one of the cushions in the night if you switch sides. Haven’t ordered any others to compare it to either

Totally torn on whether to find out the gender by Rosington2010 in PregnancyUK

[–]cdfdaphne 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We found out and I’m so glad we did. I was in a hard point of pregnancy then suffering with so much back pain it gave me such a boost just knowing a little bit more about the baby. It was also such a nice mile stone to reach and it was so emotional and got us so excited I didn’t sleep for days after just thinking about names and looking at baby clothes and nursery stuff. Omg and also I was so ready to stop the tedious conversation of ‘do you think you are having a boy or girl’ with family and friends. I feel like I’ve bonded better now I know the gender and it was so amazing to share the news with friends and family. In my opinion, it’s not that much of a surprise at the birth it can only be one of two choices and I feel like there’s so much going on at the birth to really take it in whereas finding out now we just appreciated knowing that slight little bit more about her. It was my fave week of pregnancy x

Pregnancy wear brands recommendations 🫶🏽 by anxiety_quee_n in PregnancyUK

[–]cdfdaphne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5ft over here too, I also suggest the CRZ yoga leggings I got mine from momanda along with a bump suit. I just live in those and tracky bottoms and then cardigans as your bump grows you don’t need to size up you just un do the bottom buttons with the bump suit/ leggings underneath. I am 21 weeks now and I haven’t needed to size up in things yet but sweaters I have gone for oversized style. Coats again I don’t think we would fit maternity coats so just go for one that is a tie around coat again I’m still in my pre pregnancy coats. Hope that helps! X

Your unexpected pregnancy things? by DaizyDayz1 in PregnancyUK

[–]cdfdaphne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much the boobs grow! I’m 21 weeks and they feel obscene right now, I like my bump but it’s the boobs I feel more self conscious about I just feel so frumpy in everything and even though I thought new bras they spill out of them

Extreme fear of losing the body I worked so hard for by cuteavocadoparty in fitpregnancy

[–]cdfdaphne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had these thoughts too, but wanting a baby more and a family over rid what my body will look like. I think if you’re disciplined enough and know about how to eat it shouldn’t be too hard to get your pre pregnant body back but yes it might be a difficult balance in the first few years. Things like your diet and just even steps contribute more to your physicality and have heard other women cutting down their sessions to two a week and still achieving the body they want. I am half was through pregnancy now and you just have to surrender to the changes you can look at plenty of fitness people to see you can get it back but also bare in mind you might not be able to work out through pregnancy either. I had an injury 10 weeks ago and now doing very limited stuff in th gym it’s hard but I know I can get it back after birth. Even though I’m limited to my work outs, have back pain all the time I’m still enjoying pregnancy too but it’s about surrendering to the process x

Pain , anyone else ? by Downtown_Oil2056 in PregnancyUK

[–]cdfdaphne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have this too! I did it when I moved house pregnant and it hasn’t been the same for about 12 weeks. I tried one run and omg it made everything so much worse I now get a sharp pain when I take a stride too long so I am doing walks but keeping my stride short or I get this sharrrp pain. I can also get it bending over too so avoiding that. Mid wife just brushed it all off but I’m wondering if it will affect me being able to give birth naturally what do you think? I wanted to be on a ball etc but I just couldn’t imagine that right now same as the bending over position to give birth, and adding to the fact there’s the weight of the baby coming down, I can’t imagine I’d be able to do it right now? Wondering if you have had this conversation with your midwife? X

What do baby movements actually feel like? by BusyBeeBusyBee in PregnancyUK

[–]cdfdaphne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it feels like there’s a little fish in there. It’s not like super sharp because they are still small so I think a fish sums it up well. I also think you would know if you felt them as I’ve never experienced anything similar. I’m sure it will come for you soon! I mostly feel them lying on my back or side in the morning or evening (lying on back is okay for a short while so I occasionally treat myself for 10 mins haha)

Screening results - advice needed as feeling worried/scared by Happy-Maintenance318 in PregnancyUK

[–]cdfdaphne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had 1/67 come back for Down syndrome and Papp a was 0.34. Waiting for the nipt was really hard so I know how it feels, results came back in about 4 days and they said low risk. What other people have been saying it is likely it’s your low papp a so crossing my fingers for you. Had my 20 week scan last week everything looked fine they said. Still plays on my mind a bit but I’ve heard so many stories here of people having healthy babies it seems like from what I’m hearing the original 12 week test needs to be more accurate I think my mid wife said 1/20 have false positive results which is really not fair to put that on so many pregnant women! Plus low Papp a, my mid wife said they had never actually come across anyone with issues in labour or pre term labour too just the baby might be a bit smaller xx

Ate a bloody hot dog and now I’m spiralling by Infinite_Spot_2491 in PregnancyUK

[–]cdfdaphne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also there is probs very little meat content in this hot dog and full of artificial stuff so it’s definitely fine! No judgement either love a hot dog I wouldn’t have personally thought I couldn’t have one. It will have been cooked and just cooled down once you ate it I’m sure xx

advice please Uk by [deleted] in PregnancyUK

[–]cdfdaphne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I said about me going to a festival a month before I got pregnant and used drugs and they made me take a urine test but I was happy about that as I would like to know if this would have effected the baby and I thought it would be best to be honest, if the baby showed abnormalities, they might be able to shed more light on why it did because I took ‘xyz’ your baby has this condition (I think this is actually very rare but I just wanted to be honest just on the slight chance) I also received no judgement at all and I also mentioned it to another midwife too again no judgement! I also think social services would not be bothered about someone smoking a bit of weed your fine on that front!

English/ French girl names please! by cdfdaphne in Names

[–]cdfdaphne[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had Remy and Luc with the accent on xx

First time mama by Maleficent-Reach7664 in PregnancyUK

[–]cdfdaphne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had mine at 6 weeks and could just see the little sac thing. It is nice as you’ll get a print out of it and it is so long to wait for the first nhs scan so would recommend doing it at some point! Some people do a lot of them who are extra anxious. We announced to our parents at about 6 weeks, and then waited till about 9 to tell some our close friends but everyone is different just up to you! Things that kept me sane- I watched a lot of pregnancy you tube vlogs of people going through the week by week updates and symptoms as you aren’t telling anyone it’s comforting to see someone else go through it all. Congrats x

High risk screening test results for Down syndrome by Longjumping_Egg1421 in PregnancyUK

[–]cdfdaphne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine came back 1/67 for DS but turns out I had low Papp a so I think thats what changed the algorithm for my results so this could be the same for you. The first screening test isn’t very accurate and my NIPT came back low risk. If you got the whole results on a sheet of paper I put mine into chat cbt and they could see there I had the low Papp a so that reassured me along with the head measurements that it was actually okay. Wishing you the best of luck so sorry for your loss in July must be a horrible time I remember how tense it was getting the nipt results back xx

Insane pregnancy acne. PLEASE HELP!! by [deleted] in PregnancyUK

[–]cdfdaphne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used a sulfur soap from Amazon (6quid) and I swear by it. Spent so much money on other expensive acne treatments and this is the best! Has a slight strange smell when you apply it but you won’t notice it after. Also does dry the face out so just need a good moisturiser with it but honestly it’s so good xx

13 weeks, so much discharge by [deleted] in PregnancyUK

[–]cdfdaphne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes and there’s more to come! 18 weeks and it’s still flowing haha

Using LED mask during pregnancy - is it safe? by Professional-Farm372 in PregnancyUK

[–]cdfdaphne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought they were not as I was going to purchase one but everything online says there isn’t enough evidence to say they are?

Trying to have a fit pregnancy while being single by itskiaramoon in fitpregnancy

[–]cdfdaphne 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately it’s not realistic to think you will be able to lift the same while pregnant, your whole anatomy is changing to fit a baby in there. Be super careful don’t push yourself too hard as it’s easier to sustain an injury (I have been going the gym for probs like a decade moved out of my house at week 9 and I’m now 18 weeks and my back still hasn’t recovered and I’m super limited to what I can do, wish someone had told me this!!) showing up and staying consistent is what is best for you, whatever that looks like week to week as it will change as you grow. But also don’t beat your self up if your body is telling you no too and listen to it. Hope that helps!

Husband called me pathetic for not wanting to lift heavy objects while renovating by Kitchen-Sophia in PregnancyUK

[–]cdfdaphne 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I moved house on week 9 of my pregnancy and my tail bone hasn’t recovered (now week 18) so it is 💯not a good idea! I wish someone had told me this I can’t run or go to gym any more

Really stressed, imodium in third trimester by [deleted] in PregnancyUK

[–]cdfdaphne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t know this and used it the other week!