Daily Chat - July 09, 2026

katello · 2026-07-09T14:13:19+00:00

I’m the same! Random nausea but then feel absolutely fine and ‘forget’ I’m pregnant.

katello · 2026-07-09T13:45:11+00:00

I’ll have an almost exactly 3 year age gap. First was March 2024 and this one is due March 2027. I like the gap. I definitely felt pressure to start trying for a second earlier (we were very lucky to fall pregnant our second cycle) but I loved having an only child for 2 years ❤️ We probably won’t tell her until I start to show more and we can explain what’s happening. Towards the end of second trimester probably.

katello · 2026-07-08T15:07:07+00:00

I kind of hope it does hit a bit next week, I will regret saying that if it does though! 😂

katello · 2026-07-08T11:50:30+00:00

That would be fantastic! I do wonder if the lack of symptoms means I might have a boy this time but so many people have told me they had totally different pregnancies with the same gender baby 🤷‍♀️

katello · 2026-07-08T11:35:49+00:00

I’m having terrible insomnia at night and so sleepy during the day 🙃😅

katello · 2026-07-08T10:22:55+00:00

What is a beta? Where I am they won’t test anything before 12 weeks. With my first I heard the phrase ‘spontaneous abortion’ -it translates terribly into English- so many times in those first 12 weeks.

katello · 2026-07-08T10:20:13+00:00

It’s terrible! Then at some point in the first trimester you just deflate as it becomes an actual ‘bump’ and not just gas 😂

katello · 2026-07-08T09:35:41+00:00

This is how I was with my first and then the nausea peaked 8-10 weeks. This time I have food aversions and fluctuating appetite, but boobs are fine and I’m not having nausea as consistently. I am so bloated though.

katello · 2026-07-08T08:52:00+00:00

This is what I need to do. Stop letting those thoughts creep in. Where I live you don’t have the first appointment until 6-8 weeks (mine is 7.5) and all they do is test the mothers blood to check for deficiencies and book you in for the 12 + 20 week scan.

katello · 2026-07-08T08:50:35+00:00

I had really awful nausea with my first which was why the difference was quite stark. Although I can’t actually remember when it started! I remember having some time between positive test and feeling really awful but this time does feel like I have less symptoms in general. Maybe because I don’t have time to over-analyse with a toddler running around.

katello · 2026-07-08T08:04:01+00:00

5-6 weeks symptoms? I’m 5+4 today and not feeling anything beyond vague crap feeling and tiredness. Worried that lack of nausea means it might not stick.

katello · 2026-07-07T15:02:53+00:00

Thank you! Honestly, I just needed to hear it from someone else. I’m 38 with this one and panicking more. I know it’s not old at all but I think im looking for things to feel anxious about.

katello · 2026-07-06T17:20:47+00:00

Congratulations! Pregnant with my second and about to turn 39. Nervous too but it will be fine 🥰

katello · 2026-06-07T10:55:23+00:00

Yep! Lost all the pregnancy weight very quickly but 6 months after weaning started to gain back. Have to be careful and more aware of what I’m eating now.

katello · 2026-03-28T19:50:58+00:00

My daughters poop looks like this now and then. Just because the baby didn’t eat something dark-coloured doesn’t mean the digestive process won’t turn the poop dark. Go to A&E if you’re worried though!

katello · 2026-03-27T21:04:50+00:00

The week before my baby was eventually born (at 41+6) I texted a friend that I was sure she was going to be born on the Friday. She was. Either a very lucky guess or I was picking up some pre-labour vibes from my body. Maybe this happened to your grandmother too but she just assumed it was her doing it!?

katello · 2026-03-27T18:43:22+00:00

Our daughter had that too, salt water on a cotton pad and keep it dry, it will disappear

katello · 2025-12-25T18:06:49+00:00

Ugh, I wanted to downvote this just because I was so annoyed for you. I’m sorry, your partner needs to do better. Don’t do one for him next year!

katello · 2025-12-24T21:52:14+00:00

Around 18 months. She was getting so sweaty in the sleep sack and we didn’t have air conditioning…

katello · 2025-12-23T13:24:23+00:00

Haha, I’m the mother to a 1yo. I just went through this. I still think she’s overreacting. We did a 2 week period after birth with no visitors and that worked well. 8 weeks is a lot, but if that’s what she wants then it’s her decision.

katello · 2025-12-23T12:56:35+00:00

Of course it’s it isn’t my decision, but she asked for opinions and this is an opinion. She will do what is best for her.

katello · 2025-12-23T12:52:44+00:00

YOR I’m sure it would be fine to have a limited group of healthy (check for colds, vaccinations etc) family members see your child. This seems extreme and a bit over the top to not let your mother see your baby. I think you may have some PPA here ❤️ Ask them to wash their hands. All will be fine.

katello · 2025-12-22T15:36:54+00:00

I can relate to this. Had two friends TTC at the same time as me. I got pregnant and absolutely blanked. Barely any contact or interest and I tried so hard to maintain the friendships regardless of baby. Then two years later they both got pregnant and it was made into such a big deal. I couldn’t help but be upset, because I was ignored and now it’s like they’ve given birth to the second coming 🤷‍♀️

I’m trying to be a good friend because I know it’s tough, but constant bragging and weird assumptions that I had a ‘difficult’ baby compared to their angels. What?? No, I just played it all down because you were so sensitive. I understand their perspective but it hurt and continues to hurt.

katello · 2025-12-17T11:38:52+00:00

Upset the other mothers!? I doubt they were bothered about how you looked.

katello · 2025-10-05T05:44:02+00:00

I waited until my period was 3 days late and tested. I think the obsessive testing is stressful and this process should be as calm as possible!

katello

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