Third trimester 30 weeks

[Butterfly93]

OMG can’t believe how fast this pregnancy is going 🤰🏽

Honestly I am over the moon !

Just giving you all a update who’s been following my journey, I’m seeing my midwife again next week then the following week Consultant appointment.

So far so well, however some days my mood does dip but I think that’s due to the fact that I have bipolar. In terms of sleep I’ve been trying to aim for 8/9 hours at night however this doesn’t happen consistently as I wake more throughout the night to use the toilet , eat or sometimes just damnnnn right uncomfortable 😣

I try to endure I have daily naps for while my daughter is at school, also been going for walks when possible depending on the weather 😝

Anywho I’ll leave it there don’t want to bore you too much 😂 xx

Peace ✌🏾

[Maria_at_APP Moderator]

Hi Butterfly93,

I am pleased you sound so well overall. Yes, this time of the year its difficult to go out for nice walks, I manage a bit better later on in the season when I am already resigned that the weather is going to be mostly bad and the windows of only 40% chance of rain are golden

Are you managing your appointments over the phone or do you get some face to face? How exciting for you that this pregnancy has gone so quickly. I am sure you are so keen to meet your baby.

Thanks for the updates, I am taking notes for when (if :)) my time comes, take care

[Butterfly93 in reply to Maria_at_APP]

Hey EmiMum

Thanks hun !

Tell me about this it UK weather is something else .

So basically with my appointments I always see my midwife face time face, as for the consultant it’s usually over the phone hun.

Yes I am excited to meet my darling baby boy 💙🤩🤰🏽

Take care have a blessed day xx

[Maria_at_APP Moderator in reply to Butterfly93]

Hi Butterfly93,

I am very glad you have some face to face time, it makes a whole lot of difference. You take good care, plenty of pampering in this final stretch. Have a lovely day too

[Butterfly93 in reply to Maria_at_APP]

Hey EmiMum,

Thanks hun , I’m trying in fact I need a pedicure 😩🤣

Thank you take care xx

[Lilybeth Volunteer in reply to Butterfly93]

Hello Butterfly93

So happy to read your update and to hear you are keeping well. 30 weeks already time really is flying! I think I said before how amazing you are in your pregnancy at such a challenging time.

Keep napping and rest when you can ..... have a good sleep 💕

[Butterfly93 in reply to Lilybeth]

Hey Lilybeth

Thanks hun ! I appreciate your kind words I’ll definitely keep napping and resting when I can xx

[Lilybeth Volunteer in reply to Butterfly93]

Take care Butterfly93 xx

[Ellie_at_APP Partner]

Hi butterfly93

It’s lovely to hear your news, and to hear you’re doing well!

As others have said I hope you can manage to rest and relax these last few weeks. Thinking of you,

Ellie x

[Butterfly93 in reply to Ellie_at_APP]

Hey Ellie

Thanks hun, I am definitely resting as much as possible xx

[Lilybeth Volunteer in reply to Butterfly93]

Hi Butterfly93

I hope you are well rested and your midwife facetime appointment goes well this week :). Thinking of you ..... take care xx

[Butterfly93 in reply to Lilybeth]

Hey Lilybeth

I am doing well thanks hun ! Aww thank you ! I have a consultant appointment too next week so hopefully find out when my c section date will be xx

[Lilybeth Volunteer in reply to Butterfly93]

Thanks Butterfy93. ..... what a star you are! A very special date to put on your calendar! So happy for you xx

[Butterfly93 in reply to Lilybeth]

Tell me about it

I literally can’t wait to find out 🤩🤩🤩🤩

Thanks hun ! Thank you once again for checking in on me and being supportive xx

[Lilybeth Volunteer in reply to Butterfly93]

Very exciting for you Butterfy93 😃 and your family.

It’s a privilege ..... have a good sleep later if you can xx

[Butterfly93 in reply to Lilybeth]

Unfortunately I didn’t sleep well, woke up quite hormonal. I’ve had a nap, but had a really big cry moment to the other half xx

[Lilybeth Volunteer in reply to Butterfly93]

Oh I’m really sorry to hear you didn’t sleep well Butterfly93.

It’s very hard to get comfortable and wake up with hormones are all over the place. It’s sometimes good to cry to release emotions and so comforting to share with your other half. Take it easy today .. thinking of you xx

[Butterfly93 in reply to Lilybeth]

I know right ! I feel like third trimester is the most challenging one but I felt much better after a good cry 😭. I’m defo going to take it easy today hun

Thank you xx

[Lilybeth Volunteer in reply to Butterfly93]

Yes Butterfly93 ..... be kind to yourself and take care xx

[Butterfly93 in reply to Lilybeth]

Thanks Lilybeth xx

[Lilybeth Volunteer in reply to Butterfly93]

Hi Butterfly93

Just wondering how you are. I hope you were able to have a good facetime chat with your midwife and felt supported.

All the best with your consultant’s call next week 😊 As always, rest when you can and take care. Thinking of you xx

[Butterfly93 in reply to Lilybeth]

Hey Lilybeth

I had a few rocky days, therefore my husband has taken some annual leave to spend more time at home . However I’m getting back on my feet and feeling better mentally again. Probably hormones or the bipolar. I am seeing my consultant in person tomorrow, hopefully it goes well my midwife appointment had to changed this week coming . Thank you for checking on me as as always I appreciate it 💛

[Lilybeth Volunteer in reply to Butterfly93]

Hi Butterfly93

So sorry to hear you had a few rocky days but your husband was there for you. More than enough challenges for you so I hope things are settling but try to rest. I hope seeing your consultant in person tomorrow will be reassuring, 💛

[Butterfly93 in reply to Lilybeth]

Hey Lilybeth

Thanks hun

I’m okay now I’m extremely grateful for him !

I hope seeing the consultant gives me more reassurance 💛

[Lilybeth Volunteer in reply to Butterfly93]

Hi Butterfly93

Good to hear you’re okay now with your husband’s comforting support.

All the best for tomorrow ... do you think writing things down to ask the consultant might help? I was always nervous in front of professionals and things I wanted to ask went out of my head!

Thinking of you 💛

[Butterfly93 in reply to Lilybeth]

Hey hun I’m already one step ahead, me and my husband have sat down and written all the questions I hope to ask the consultant tomorrow . Trust me I know how it feels sometimes they can be quite patronising these professionals xx

[Lilybeth Volunteer in reply to Butterfly93]

You’re amazing Butterfly93 .... I had a feeling when I wrote that you were already prepared xx

[Butterfly93 in reply to Lilybeth]

Awww thanks hun

I love being organised xx

[Teresa_K_S Volunteer]

Hi Butterfly93

I hope all goes well tomorrow and that you feel reassured with the answers to your questions.

Sorry to hear that you had a few rough days. I do think you have been doing marvellous. Its great to hear how supportive your husband is and that he could take a couple days off work.

I think if you can be flexible like that when you hit a blip then it certainly takes the pressure off.

I would say try not to panic when your mood alters as it is normal in all pregnancies but if it doesn't pass after several days certainly get in touch with your perinatal team or whomever cares for you as I'm sure they would rather chat with you even if its just for reassurance

Look after yourself

T x

[Butterfly93 in reply to Teresa_K_S]

Hey Teresa !

Aww thanks hun 😊

I’m feeling better now, he’s my golden egg don’t know what I’ll do without him !

I’ll definitely try to be more flexible within myself. It’s true the mood does change within pregnancy even with people who have no mental health illness.

Thanks xx

Update you all tomorrow

[Maria_at_APP Moderator]

Hi Butterfly93,

Good luck with your appointment today. You are so good for taking the blips on your stride, and I am so glad to hear you have your golden egg by your side

All the best

[Butterfly93 in reply to Maria_at_APP]

Morning hun

Aww thank you !

I’m grateful for my golden egg 🙋🏾‍♀️😃

Have a blessed day xx