Pregnant With Baby No. 2 – Second Trimester Summary
Pregnant With Baby No. 2 – Second Trimester Summary
I’m nearly at the end of the second trimester of my second pregnancy. Here’s what it’s been like…
How far along?
26 weeks — the photo above was taken a week ago.
Total weight gain?
No idea. I don’t weigh myself but I look like I’ve mostly gained bump and a bit of boobs!
Maternity clothes?
Yes! Especially maternity leggings as they’re the most comfortable. Mine are from H&M. I’ve also bought a bunch of long, loose fit t-shirts from there that are not maternity but fit my growing belly very well.
Stretch marks?
None yet. I’m trying to moisturise my bumb, breasts, hips and thighs as often as I remember and I have various stretch marks creams that I love to use. I’ve not been as good at remembering like I was during my first pregnancy. I did have a lot more free time then though!
Sleep?
I’m waking up needing a wee at least once a night now and I’m struggling to sleep on my left side due to pelvic girdle pain so I’m quite uncomfortable at night. My Theraline pillow is helping a lot though! My toddler is still waking me once a night too (at least) but I’m quite used to that.
Best moment this trimester?
Having our second scan which showed everything looked fine and that we’re having another girl! I’ve bought some new bits of clothes too which I’m happy about. We have lots of clothes left from my first daughter but needed to get some more newborn bits.
Worst moment this trimester?
Pelvic girdle pain kicking in! I had it last time too, but I think it’s started earlier this time around.
Miss anything?
I wish I could nap! I don’t really miss alcohol (I’ve discovered some lovely non-alcoholic alternatives) and I’ve not yet (until now) thought about all the cheeses that I can’t eat. I miss sleeping and sitting comfortably.
Movement?
Yes, quite a lot now and my husband can feel them from the outside too. I can sometimes see them as well. The little girl is getting quite strong and some kicks have been quite painful!
Food cravings?
Oranges, biscuits, chocolate, Soreen with lots of butter and Port Salut cheese, hot chocolates with whipped cream, porridge with golden syrup…
Anything making you feel sick or queasy?
I can have tea again which I’m very happy about. Some days I’m still really sensitive to strong smells.
Gender?
A girl! See our gender reveal here.
Symptoms?
Growing bump, bigger boobs, lots of kicks, tiredness, pelvic girdle pain, hungry more often but fill up more quickly now …
Belly button in or out?
In. It never really popped during my first pregnancy so I’m not expecting it to this time around either.
Happy or moody?
Happy most of the time.
Looking forward to?
Getting everything ready for our second baby. There’s still lots to do and I can’t really get started yet as we’re in the middle of our bathroom renovation and the house is a mess!
This was my bump sometime around Christmas. It doesn’t look that much different now but it varies so much depending on what I’m wearing and how the baby is laid.
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Ahh what a lovely summary, sounds like things are going wonderfully for you. I’ve hit a bit of a ‘bleugh’ patch with my pregnancy (24 weeks at the moment) and REALLY willing time to shuffle on forwards to that baby is here. I know this is meant to be the ‘easy’ bit the second trimester but I can’t help feeling a bit fed up most of the time. Hoping it’s just a hormonal phase that will pass…
Congratulations on your Baby girl news! How exciting! LPMx
Hope it’s just a phase! Most things are. Pickle will be here soon – very exciting!
This past week I’ve started feeling more tired again so I think I’m in a growth spurt of something. But time is passing much more quickly this time around than when I was pregnant with my first baby. I can’t rest though!
Thank you! xx
I lived in leggings too – and still do! #marvmondays
Lovely bump you have there and love the baby clothes in the photo. I’m expecting baby number four in less than ten weeks, exciting times xx
Thank you! Very exciting! My dream number of kids is 4. xx
Ah those baby clothes are so cute. I’m living in maternity leggings too (I’m 19 weeks) they are so comfy! Xx
#marvmondays
Gorgeous outfits, we have not yet found out but I only have 5 weeks left to meet Thing 3.
Congratulations! It sounds like everything’s going really well! I have two girls too. I definitely missed naps the second time around. This time I’m really craving it like nothing else! I really didn’t appreciate the peace and quiet of my first pregnancy!
Thank you! I hope you get to rest a bit sometimes. I’m hoping for a nap this weekend! x
Fab bump update! It looks and sounds like youre doing really well :-) Congrats on having another girl, of course it would have been exciting either way but its lovely to know and be able to plan for her. Look forward to reading your next update! Thanks for linking up to #MarvMondays Emily