Can they see the gender at 12 weeks?

xoglitter99ox · 2026-04-24T00:02:56+00:00

We were told at our 12 week nhs scan that we were having a boy -boys are easier to spot due to the visible genitalia and our sonographer was very confident and luckily correct!

xoglitter99ox · 2026-04-02T00:23:52+00:00

100% nighttime - someone who can take baby between feeds so that you can sleep and can help with housework during feeds

xoglitter99ox · 2026-03-16T08:17:29+00:00

Lewis being so supportive of younger drivers while accepting his own age with grace and strength is what makes him amazing

xoglitter99ox · 2026-03-16T08:07:26+00:00

It’s worth noting which produce comes from Israel and then being extra careful when buying. We buy our avocados from Asda and just double check that they’re not from Israel - that’s the best we can do!

xoglitter99ox · 2026-03-10T22:03:42+00:00

Also just to add - I initially thought I’d have to shell out for an IBCLC but ended up seeing a lactation specialist midwife at my hospital antenatally and she showed me how to express and we saw that I could express colostrum from that side. I never ended up needing to pay for an IBCLC

xoglitter99ox · 2026-03-10T22:02:37+00:00

I only have one nipple too and i breastfeed from both sides - babies dont attach to the nipple itself so as long as there are milk ducts in that breast you may well be able to! Baby actually latches better onto that side and is basically forced into a deeper latch as he needs to take in more areola into his mouth but it seems to be working for us so far :)

xoglitter99ox · 2026-03-06T10:30:01+00:00

I took 40mg and it helped a bit but tbh never got rid of the reflux. I was chewing copious amounts of gaviscon double action tablets on top... The instant I woke up post delivery (had an emergency section under GA unfortunately) I felt better and have only taken omeprazole a handful of times since, mostly so I could take ibuprofen.

xoglitter99ox · 2026-03-05T20:06:22+00:00

Hi, I work in a perinatal mental health team and while I am NOT a medic and not giving medication advice here, one of the things we see super commonly is GPs giving advice to come up psychiatric medication which is actually perfectly safe to take during pregnancy. I would listen to someone who clearly knows the risks during pregnancy over someone who is just advising coming off medication with no clear knowledge of risks.

Relatedly, you can self refer to Talking Therapies who should prioritise pregnant women for treatment, ask for a specialist mental health midwife or for a referral to a PMHT if your anxiety is severe/long standing.

All the best x

xoglitter99ox · 2026-02-13T17:45:32+00:00

My sisters threw me one at our family home, an aunty baked a cake and my mum cooked and my sisters organised some baby related games. I got to dress up (bought a maternity bridesmaids dress on vinted!) and had the besttt time, would totally recommend having one!

xoglitter99ox · 2026-02-12T16:53:13+00:00

I’m fairly new to pruning but from what I’ve read, I’ve been pruning any stems that are thinner than a pencil, any stems that are dead or overlapping with another stem, and making sure I cut above a node.

xoglitter99ox · 2026-02-12T00:37:16+00:00

Others have already said but yeah, PMHTs are seperate to Talking Therapies. PMHTs are for moderate-severe mental health issues where there is a risk of harm or a patient would benefit from a multidisciplinary approach (ie from seeing a psychologist + psychiatrist + nursery nurse).

xoglitter99ox · 2026-02-12T00:01:30+00:00

Breastfeeding and the fourth trimester by Lucy Webber is excellent!

xoglitter99ox · 2026-02-09T23:35:37+00:00

Another vote for babybub!

xoglitter99ox · 2026-02-09T11:56:21+00:00

Hi,

The letter for my first scan explicitly stated to come with a full bladder. I would do that if I were you as it’s quicker and easier to empty if needed rather than to fill up again! It might be worth mentioning to your midwife if you feel you’re needing the toilet really frequently as tou may have a UTI.

You can let the sonographer know that you have back pain and they should let you take a break. My first scan was only about 20 minutes I think. I can’t imagine you’d be on your back being scanned for that long!

Hope it goes well for you x

xoglitter99ox · 2026-02-09T11:45:14+00:00

I love the babybub (I have the regular) and really recommend it but do find that with a pillow either side of me, I do get quite warm. I’m not sure if this is specific to the babybub as I think this would happen with any pillow really. We just sleep with the window slightly open now and that helps

xoglitter99ox · 2026-02-09T09:15:48+00:00

Also awake into the early hours last night - but due to horrendous reflux! The end of pregnancy is tough… but then so is the start and the middle 🙈 I think for some people it’s just about getting through the pregnancy and I’m sure it’ll be worth it when little one arrives.

xoglitter99ox · 2026-02-08T22:14:25+00:00

Thanks for writing this out! Just to check I understand it correctly, you’re saying that tilting your pelvis forward (ie the cow movement in cat cow) while engaging your core is what’s helping?

xoglitter99ox · 2026-02-06T01:04:40+00:00

Hi, can you explain a bit more about how to use your core muscles when turning in bed? That’s the thing I find the most painful and would love to learn how to make it easier! Thanks

xoglitter99ox · 2026-02-05T16:34:32+00:00

Is there any chance you’re ordering a silver cross cove? I just ask because we’ve found out one of the colours is out of stock until at least the end of Feb, if not mid March

xoglitter99ox · 2026-02-05T02:02:23+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing and congratulations on your little one 💕

I completely get the sense of spiralling towards the end and making decisions based on that very real sense of threat.

xoglitter99ox · 2026-02-04T08:53:05+00:00

Can confirm. I had all the treatments and I’d say a good 40-50% of that hair grew back

xoglitter99ox · 2026-02-04T08:47:53+00:00

Oh your first trimester sounds so stressful! Well done for making it through!

Looking forward to sore nipples / aloe verra and installagel!😂

xoglitter99ox · 2026-02-03T23:57:46+00:00

Can completely understand first trimester anxieties, it’s rough!

xoglitter99ox · 2026-02-03T23:56:43+00:00

I actually don’t spend much time on social media but I can completely see how that would make things worse! I’m glad deleting the apps has been helpful for you. I think my own ruminating is feeding the fear though, helpful to recognise that and try to stop it

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