Trimester Two Pregnancy Update! | Stingy Nips, Haemorrhoids, Cravings & More! | Melanie Murphy
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- NO B.S Pregnancy Update: Stingy Nips, Haemorrhoids, Cravings, Birth Plan & More! (Second Trimester)...TRIMESTER THREE VIDEO: • Trimester Three Pregna...
A no B.S pregnancy update / full second trimester recap! Everything from symptoms like nip vasospasm and prolapsed piles to weird cravings, my birth plan and so much more!
TRIMESTER ONE HONEST Q&A: • I'M PREGNANT! Trimeste...
► Timestamps below!
1:04 recap of my feelings on 2nd trimester, how far along I am, overview of what I'll be talking about
1:57 why we got a 3D scan
2:37 still applying oil
2:47 weight gain so far
3:04 symptoms chat begins
3:23 cravings
5:15 positive changes from trimester one
6:08 really stingy nips! (vasospasm)
9:04 exercise/fitness chat & pelvic girdle pain
11:24 other symptoms
12:14 my worst symptom of trimester two & what has helped!
14:50 being mentally prepared for pregnancy
15:46 how I've been emotionally / mentally
17:47 where I'll be giving birth/footage! (midwife led unit on the Irish public healthcare system!)
12:17 s*x drive/comfortable positions etc!
21:33 outro / how grateful I am to have you all to chat to seeing as I can't see many of my friends due to Covid & trying to keep to myself to be safe while pregnant!
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WHY IS THIS GOING BY SO FAST!? WHY DO I HAVE TO BE PREGNANT DURING A PANDEMIC EVERY DAY IS BASICALLY THE SAME I FEEL LIKE I BLINKED AND I'M ALMOST SEVEN MONTHS LOL HELP
This has gone by so fast! I can't believe you'll have a baby soon, I'm actually so happy for you. Try and think of it as you got to enjoy your first pregnancy uninterrupted by life and you got to pay real good attention to the whole experience and yourself. Your next pregnancy can be full of experiences with other people and outings and you'll know what to expect even better then.
woah, I can't take it, that Irish accent + high pitched "babyyyyyyy", just died of cuteness overdose..... (I can't believe I just spent 3h looking at possible ways to transfer to Ireland, need my own Irish cuteness too.....)
Dont feel like dat.. ur videos r watched n waited u r a part of our life..😊😍
i find u so dear like my friend..
i dont know wat bt i feel a good soul inside u which is familiar for me..
It may sounds chessy bt i dont care i say it wat i feel..
Will be waiting for your videos
Take care 😍
Me: has no intention of ever getting pregnant, still intently watching this video
Same 😂
Yup!
Same, not gonna have babies but I find people's experience fascinating 🙌
x2
No one:
Literally nobody:
Not a single soul:
Not even a pyromaniac:
Melanie: AlL I wAnNa Do iS sNiFf FiRe LiGhTeRs
I would say the thing that nobody ever told me about was that after having my girls I would need to cross my legs when I need to sneeze or get a fit of coughing. If I don't... well, I do Kegels like nobody's business and yet I have had accidents. Mini pads are a life saver when doing jumping exercises. Just wanted to prepare you in case this happens after the little one comes out.
Not pregnant (and not planning to for a WHILE), but still great to hear positive pregnancy stories! Thanks for taking us along on the journey Mel!
the best part for me in this video was pregnant melanie talking about sex 💕 because it's important for knowledge, that pregnancy is not just about the baby and it's not like pregnant women don't have a sex drive or it's always about the baby! yes it's a precious, significant amount of time for the baby but the parent is still the same person as compared to the before and after becoming a parent !
idk what i'm getting to here but thank you so much for the update 🥰
hope you all are doing amazing during this very alarming situation 💕✨
YESSSS! THIS!
Melanie Murphy Yes!! a sex positive LEGEND!! 💯✨
43 and thinking that my body is in the beginning stages of what will be my first and only pregnancy. Feeling blessed if it's a reality because I never thought I would be blessed. So glad to see your journey to help me through as well since my mom passed in 2008. Blessings to you and your growing family. You've been an added positive in my own life journey.
Baby dust to you!
These videos help me so much. I was brought up with a very toxic view of having children. Sort of unwittingly taught to believe that having a child is one of the worst decisions you could make. That they ruin your life. But now, at 27, and engaged to a wonderful man, I would like to have a family. But those ingrained ideas are putting up a damn fight to go away, and your videos really help me feel more excited about it instead of horrified. Thank you so very much for sharing all of this.
Same, but most people in my generation were taught that from doctors, teachers, school, and sex Ed. It didn't help that our parents also told us that an unplanned pregnancy would be the worst thing ever. We were taught to wait until we were married in our 30s, but the trouble with that is it might be too late if you have fertility challenges (fertility declines in everyone with age, but adding fertility challenges to that natural age related decline is a recipe for disaster). Also you might have serious health challenges then, which will interfere with having kids.
27 is a great age to consider having kids. I hope you and your future husband can start a family.
I mean it can be the worst decision if you're not prepared and you're not 100% sure and if you have expectations and wishes for the child.
@@sanamamood9829 I know what you're saying and I can see the perspective, but I think that children are a good thing whenever they are brought into the world, it's a life and I'm working on reinforcing that it should be celebrated. But I see the circumstances for sure under which it's not a good thing
@@nicholemccann5630 you kinda have to put your own wants and feelings aside and think about whether if you bought a child here something that's easy and common and most propel can do can you provide, raise it right, be there regardless of what choice a child chooses to have? You can't be controlling and narcissistic etc. Also children aren't joys for a lot of people and the abuse they suffer in Foster homes is disgusting
YOU ARE SO CUTE! I teared up at your excitement at the end. You're baby is going to be so loved and well taken care of, with their smart, educated, open-minded, funny parents. Wishing you an easy 3rd trimester and birth! Hope to hear all about it!
What a lovely, LOVELY comment, Megan! :)
Being a mother, taking up pregnancy is a huge job in itself. Stay strong. Eat healthy and Take care love 💖
"All i wanna do is sniff firelighters" 😂 that was a great opening of the video tho!
Love to hear the real stories about the symptoms people go through. Makes it seem less scary if I know what to expect when/if I get pregnant
OMG! I used to watch Melanie all the time and I was just thinking about her, so I stopped by her channel and wow! Congratulations on your pregnancy! So happy for you! 🙇🏾♀️💁🏾♀️
THANK YOU sooo much! 🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I remember that I liked the third trimester during my first pregnancy because my maternity leave started and I could rest as much as I wanted and look forward to the little person, and nest without anyone requiring anything from me. During the second pregnancy I really did not like it because it was almost impossible to have the energy to run after my 2 and a half year old😱 so since you are still working I get that you are exhausted! Please rest as much as you can.
At the moment I'm writing my third book/creating an online course/uploading one RUclips video a week & working on a few upcoming brand deals with companies...it's a little bit overwhelming however I LOVE working for myself because I get to decide my own hours! & when things get too much I chat with my manager to figure out how to work more 'me time' into my schedule :)
mums are the bravest souls to exist. i don't think my mum is going to ever stop surprising me with the amount of work she juggles with! and i'm almost 21. kudos to you ❤️
Ahh Lactulose is a best buy in the pharmacy I work in. It works by drawing water into the bowel to help soften the stools through a natural process and is safe for all ages because it is literally a type of sugar.
honestly I don't know where I'd be without it!
In many ways I found it much easier to accept my body when pregnant: the bump is gorgeous, it makes you feel so feminine...the "flabbiness" afterwards was much harder to take. On the other hand I cared less about my weight after I had my baby:)
I'd say I'll be the same I'll be so focused on the baby that I'll just ignore the loose skin etc more than I would if I had no distraction! :) But also...I mean, our bellies change after pregnancy because we've PRODUCED A HUMAN it's an amazing reminder and I'm going to work real hard at the positive self talk to make sure I don't start to experience bad body image again! x
Melanie Murphy The best thing I did was get rid of my size 36 jeans - it took me a year to make that decision😅
@@surlespasdondine good tip... I might give away my smaller jeans also!
pLAInJanE it's so freeing! I did loose a lot of the baby weight but my body on the whole just changed and it was silly holding on to a certain size.
I had the girdle pain when I was pregnant! I didn’t know it was even a thing because I didn’t have it with my first! My pain was so severe that I couldn’t even stand or sit or lie down at all for a long period. It was genuinely awful I had codeine prescribed to try and help me sleep! Im so glad you’re talking about it and that it’s not affecting you too badly. One thing I found to help was to get a scarf and tie it tightly around hips. It didn’t fix it but it helped a little and it’s much cheaper than buying something specific. Good luck And lots of love to you and yours xx
Who else went to sniff some firelighters to see what all the fuss is about?
I never ever thought they smelled that great before, but it's like...now, THAT smell is THE best smell IN the ENTIRE WORLD to me hahahahaha, cannot get enough (but really need to hold myself back from being bold as I worry about sniffing them incase little particles get inside my system lol, probably silly but I do!)
I love that you wrote firefighters 😂
Make sure the firefighters give their consent 😂
Oop, goddamn autocorrect
Now I need to find a firefighter
My little baby girl is 7 days old. Watching this is after making my heart melt. Its only a week since I gave birth and even though I struggled during the pregnancy (irritable uterus is shite) I'd do it all over again for her beautiful face, for the incredible experience of giving birth. I've had three children's and it forever will be the most incredible most magical experience ♥️♥️♥️
Mel I have a big recommendation for when the baby's here (not something you need to stress about at the beginning, just look after yourself and Thomas and keep the little nugget alive is all that matters!) I've been loving the Montessori philosophy of parenting. It's like the instruction manual I was craving when my son was born, and now that he just turned 8 months I'm so excited with the direction we're going. Highly recommend Hapa Family vlogs on RUclips to learn all about it! But again, please don't put too much pressure on yourself in the early days ❤️
I LOOOOVE the Hapa Family, Ashley has a Master's in Education and you can really tell... Everything I've learned from her so far has made SUCH a massive difference! Defo. check them out! 👌💗
@@annae.9006 Yaaay, yes I love Ashley! And I'm so glad I discovered Montessori through her videos. I later read a book about it that was SO intimidating, but I learned just as much through her videos and it stayed very doable and fun. Best of luck to you on your Montessori journey! I must say, we have some good taste in RUclipsrs if we're watching both Melanie and Hapa Family ☺️
If you enjoy the Hapa family you would absolutely love The Mellow Mama here on youtube. I absolutely love the Montessori and Respectful Parenting Models
Watching this to understand pregnant people and to reassure myself that I absolutely never in my life want to get pregnant. So yeah, thanks, this was really informative
I Love your honesty! For a long time people only seemed to share the lovey dovey parts of pregnancy and I feel like that is changing lately and I think that’s great! 💚 Are you going to do some kind of Birthvlog or Birthstory?
I definitely plan on making one/both of those videos as I ADORE watching them and I just love capturing memories to look back on :)
Melanie Murphy I love them too! Thank you for sharing so much with us 💕
I think it just hit me that you're really pregnant. I'm so happy for you!
I love the vulnerability that you share with all of us. Thank you for being open and honest about the highs and lows.
You're welcome! :) I just really don't want to act like it's all sunshine and roses when it most definitely isn't and I see so much of that on social media...it gives people a false impression of the reality! x
I was so interested to hear about the emotional stability you are experiencing, before I was pregnant I was always the emotional one in my friendship group, I’d cry so easily and I’d be up and down a lot. Once I was pregnant, since having my little girl and even now in my second pregnancy everyone says how much happier I am , so much less emotional, I hardly ever cry at unnecessary things anymore and I feel so much happier and chilled out most of the time! I almost feel like it’s because I was alway meant to be a mother 😊
I’m 31 weeks pregnant atm and man 3rd trimester is harder second time round! The best advice I can give is take it easy!! I’m running round after a toddler and somedays I just have to accept the help get my mum to have my little girl for the day just so I can rest and it makes the world of difference! ❤️ hope things go smoothly for you in these last few months!
It’s amazing to not have the ups and downs of hormones! I was the same, less anxious, migraines went away, IBS was so much better.. My baby is only 6 weeks, so I didn’t get my period yet, I wonder if all the symptoms will come back, but with the sleep deprivation I do find myself much more emotionally unstable. Try not to want a certain birth too much.. out of 8 ladies on our NCT course only one found the birth not borderline traumatic and we all did the Positive Birth Company course. A lot of us felt robbed of the birth we wanted because we had this vision in mind. I do think you will do great though xx
Oh absolutely I actually forgot that my period would have to return until I read this hahaha I'm just so used to living without it it's WONDERFUL!
Just found out I’m pregnant last week. I’m excited but really nervous. I’m so glad I have these videos to watch now!
One very important thing to think about for ones birth plan!!!! If things go sideways and mama and baby have to be separated for them to get necessary care, where does Dad want to go? Does he want to stay with Mama or go with baby? In my opinion, its a really important thing to think about beforehand rather than have to make that decision in the moment, if it comes to that :)
100% had haemorrhoids too, it was the worst part of my 3rd trimester. Thanks for being honest, mama! Yes we have to normalise the convo around pregnancy!!
Also we didn’t want to know the sex either it was the best surprise ❤️
I only had gas and air for my delivery it was all I needed - the midwife led unit looks absolutely stunning! It will be great to have access to those facilities. I also gave birth in an NHS hospital and the midwives wete just the best.
And also did a hypnobirthingbclass, it helped a lot to take control of my breath.
You are radiant and so glowy I smiled throughout the whole video watching (as Im breastfeeding my baby at 2am 😂)
SPD/PGP queen here! it is horrendous went from GYM BUNNY to bedridden both pregnancies and my last one i had HG so i was so unlucky. So nice that you have been enjoying pregnancy. With PGP dont cross ur legs, keep them closer together in and out of cars etc. Unfortunately due to having SPD/PGP in both pregnancy I am still having issues post pregnancy and its 9 months later :( I also had vasospasm and 9 weeks of really bad BF issues but all ok now hehe! xxx
You look beautiful Melanie, thank you for sharing your journey!
my baby is 5 months old and I still have the stingy nipples every time milk comes out all out of the blue. The good thing is that it gives you a few seconds to prepare yourself for the drops of milk that will come out. Seeing your pregnancy update reminded me how beautiful and fun it was being pregnant, enjoy this as much as you can 💖
I found a very effective & natural combination for heartburn during my pregnancy....I mixed aloe juice with coconut water which usually soothed & neutralized the acid right away. If that wasn't enough, chewable papaya enzyme tablets for digestion did a good job of getting rid of the remainder. Hope it helps if you do experience the heartburn again. ♡ ☺
I gave my "birth plan" to the midwife in the delivery suites and she literally laughed. She said this is not a plan it should be called a "birth preference" and she was totally right. That "plan" went out the window a few hours later.
I only found a copy of it a few days l
ago and had a little giggle as she was so right!
Gosh I’m not pregnant but I used to get really bad piles like so uncomfortable and I relate so much to what you were saying. Piles cream was a life saver for me and helped to completely soothe the pain irritation feeling down there. But I’m not entirely sure what’s in it, but you apply the cream to the external area.
I'M ALL UP IN THE ANUSOL hehehe! x
I have a feeling that you are having a boy💙 But the most important thing is for you and your baby to be healthy. Sending all the love from Greece. I can't wait to see your baba❤❤
Lactulose IS a laxative but a soft one. You can also try flax seeds ( 1 to 2 tbs) with at least 2 cups of water, they’re usually recommended for pregnant women.
Thanks for talking about haemorrhoids!!! I had them so bad post partum. Warm baths with bath salts helped me and sometimes sitting on an ice pack. I feel no one talks about this side effect, I definitely didn’t expect it.
I love how honest you are about your experience. I’m far away from my own future pregnancy & kids but already know I’ll come to these videos when I am ❤️
I never had piles during pregnancy but on occasion I would get the WORST constipation ever. To the point where it was painful and I would sit on the toilet for hours 😭 Lactulose was a god send!
The baby looks a lot like u!!! Plus u are glowing Mel!
My cousin just had her baby on Monday! They chose to not find out the gender during the pregnancy, and they had a girl. ☺️
AWWWW! Tell her congratulations! I can't believe I'm going to get to have that moment of 'it's a boy' or 'it's a girl' AFTER seeing the baby's face...so happy I've stuck to not finding out! It was so hard haha! x
I like the old way of not knowing. The nursery is so much more colourful when you don't know (not the only reason).
I love it. I'm 9th week pregnant and i'm kind a scared but thanks to You and your pregnancy films it seems less scary. Thank You Melanie 💚💚💚💚💚
Note from a nurse: lactulose is a stool softener that is made from lactose (the sugar in milk), and it works by drawing water into the bowel. Very popular with the elderly population as it's not got a stimulant effect that will have you running to the toilet. Glad its helped Melanie!
It is MAGIC JUICE! :) xxx
The cravings don't necessarily mean you crave something you need - when you are iron-deficient you might crave ice and there is no iron in ice😜
AHHHH I SEE! I always thought there was a reason behind each craving! Then again my granny wanted to lick coal...can't imagine coal had anything to offer that real food didn't lol!
Well, that explains my phase of eating ice cubes! I was iron deficient at the time, but never connected the two!
Elizabeth Tonovic 🤪👍
@@melaniemurphyofficial Coal is another one for iron deficiency!
I also craved fire lighters, petrol and wanted to eat tarmac 🙈 I wasn’t deficient in iron but my levels were the low side of normal. Once I started taking galfer the cravings went completely.
I'm watching ur lovely video on the telly. Please do a video on children being in videos. Even though I don't have kids I really am supportive of children not being online. ❤️♥️ Thanks mel
I think I will! Some people asked me to make it after I've given birth so I can understand that 'protectiveness' fully so I think I'll upload that later in the year! :) I have no problem with the baby being in the background or in pics with me but I just want it to be unrecognisable so I will be very strategic about what I share - I've seen some creators do a great job of this and I'd never know their kid when out and about, that's the goal! xxx
Currently trying to get pregnant and this information is INVALUABLE. Thank you so much for sharing, it's very brave!
Oooh best of luck on your journey! 🥰 If you watch my food diary video about nutritional therapy I go through all the little tweaks I made while getting ready to start trying! Really think it all helped! Xxxxx
You're so sweet, thanks for replying! I will check our your video of course. I wish you all the best for your 3rd trimester - fingers crossed for your beautiful family ❤️
@@melaniemurphyofficial just a little update... found out yesterday that I'm pregnant! First time lucky. So happy!! All the best xx
I’m currently 19 weeks pregnant and this video was so helpful for me !! It’s good to know some things that I can expect and that some of the things I have been experiencing are completely normal. Thank you for being so open and honest ❤️ xx
You seem so calm and chill and zen it’s so relaxing to watch 🥰
I so so so appreciate your 100% honestly about pregnancy/symptoms, good and bad! Stuff I feel like I'd never have known until going through it (hopefully in the next handful of years) because people don't talk about it/don't think about sharing it! So thank you Mel! 💚💚
So beautiful seeing how excited you are about becoming a Mammy 💜 I hope the rest of your pregnancy and your birth goes smoothly x
So excited for you! I had my first baby in April. I too had planned a super natural, no pain meds birth, but I ended up having to be induced at 36 weeks cause of pre-eclampsia. Went as long as I could without pain meds, but those pitocin contractions are brutal, so I ended up getting an epidural. (would have liked to try gas and air, but i'm in the US, and it isn't really used here for some reason) I think it is important to plan, but also be flexible. Even though things went differently than I planned, I still had a really lovely birth and I'm SO grateful to modern medicine and our amazing drs. and nurses for getting me and baby girl through it safely.
I'm not pregnant but always loved the smell of petrol.. My grandma said that if you crave smell of wet sand or petrol it means you have lack of iron or some nutritions you are lacking, not sure how true that is just an old tale but worth looking into a blood test so you know what vitamins you might lacking
Ahhh~ duphalac, it's heaven. I've taken it since I was a baby, I have problems with digestion and I'm intolerant to both milk-protein and lactose, I had to use it even when I was vegan for several years.
It's so good!😍
hi Melanie! i'm SO EXCITED FOR YOUUUUUU aaaaaa i can't believe you're in your 3rd trimester already!!!!
honestly im so excited for you to be a mammy? you’re gonna be SO GOOD MEL!! in all honesty ive been watching you for years, and because my own family relationships are rocky ive always seen you on par with a mam/ aunt/ sister figure. this baby is gonna be so lucky honestly. you’ve just got such a huge heart and so much love to give, and with parents as in love and caring and open minded as you and thomas?? god this kid is gonna go places! sending all my love!
I love how her eyebrows are so expressive
I'm just a couple weeks ahead in my first pregnancy so it's lovely watching your videos. I am also shocked by how good and balanced my mental health is while pregnant. Like you, I think this might be the most mentally balanced I've ever been. I'm hoping this also carries on postpartum, as like pregnancy people keep saying how hormonal after birth is.
I'm 33 and I am planning to get pregnant soon, but I'm still scare about It. I'm doing therapy and my partner is really supportive. Your videos help a lot to know what to expect. Thank you so mucho 💜🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷
I definitely saw some Thomas in Baby’s face... but then I also saw you, Mel! Definitely some strong genes in there 🥰💗 can’t wait!
I know being out of breath is really normal in pregnancy, but mine was so bad. We realised my iron was almost 0 at 25 weeks, and I literally felt like I was drowning. Iron infusions are amazing! I hope you are going well, you look amazing (even if you don't feel it!). ❤️❤️
I loved my second trimester even though we were in lockdown from when I was around 22 weeks. I wish Id taken full advantage of the weeks before. I’m coming to the end of my third trimester now and god, the tiredness, pgp, weight gain, stretch marks, stiff ankles, arse bruises, clumsiness and baby brain... it isn’t for the faint of heart!! The best part has been feeling her movements and seeing how she measures/is positioned at my midwife appointments every couple of weeks though 😁
Thank you so much for sharing your weight gain in this. I thought I’d made peace with the idea of gaining weight in pregnancy, but it starts piling on so much faster in trimester 2, and after my provider told me she wanted me to gain most of my weight in my third trimester, seeing the sudden jump on the scale made me question myself (even though I’ve been SO much more active than I was my first trimester and feel great). This was reassuring since you were on the higher end of the curve as well, and gained a perfectly healthy amount of weight in the end.
Speaking as a chemist, petrol/kerosene and the like is composed of a number of different "aromatic hydrocarbons". I've always found the smell of fresh petrol fairly pleasant, so I'm guessing that one of these aromatics is what you're attracted to. Given that these type of chemicals can be harmful in "excess" its probably not a great idea to sniff too many firelighters! See this link for more info:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerosene
This is sooo interesting Alastair, thank you for sharing! :)
@@melaniemurphyofficial These are all part of a range of aromatic chemicals usually separated (by fractional distillation) by their varying boiling points. I don't know if you can get hold of any Coal Tar soap, but perhaps it might serve as a safer alternative to the firelighters!
“Other than someone getting a needle and sticking it through your nipple” me with a nipple piercing: I could never
crystallized ginger is the best (non-"medicinal") remedy I've ever found for hearburn; I used to be prescribed something for chronic reflux/heartburn. A lil spicy, but it's like instant relief and works every time xo
30 weeks and lately I’ve been STARVING. I am eating almost every 1-2 hours. 😭 And my pelvic area is sooooreeeee. Oof it’s been a fun time so far. It’s gonna be a looong 10 weeks. Lol! Good luck! 🤰🏻🤰🏻
I'm 30 weeks tomorrow and SAMEEEEE! Constant mini meals as I can't fit in big ones hahahaha! Trimester 3, man...my whole pelvis is in bits! xxxxx
I highly recommend Louise Pentland's (SprinkleofGlitter) positive birth story video and her talks about her prep for her second birth. She really has a lot of personal experience/good advice for how to approach birth positively.
She took the same course we’re doing from the positive birth company, it’s meant to be incredible! I first heard about it when she posted about it on her personal fb after Pearl’s birth 🥰 SO helpful! ‘The Positive Birth Company’ ❤️
You made me yawn 😅 thank you for being so open and real about everything, you are awesome, have a nice 3rd trimester 💚💚
My mam has always told me when she was pregnant with me all she wanted to do was smell fire lighters too and petrol😂 so it might not be too uncommon!
this is such a nice video, i live how your so positive and happy to be pregnant! hope you continue to have a relatively easy pregnancy! sending live your way xx
Have a safe & happy third trimester--do your best to stay away from fire lighters!
My older sister did that! The birthing center for my first nephew and a home birth (with midwives from the birthing center) for my second.
For the first the whole family was there and it was a really great experience. They didn't make everyone cover themselves in scrubs or put her in stirrups. It didn't feel like scary surgery, it was super natural. We got there early, right after her water broke, and they said she had time. They sent us to IHOP to get breakfast for her strength and to walk on the beach and come back when her contractions were closer. Once there it was like hanging out in a house. We watched dvds together for distraction, she moved as much as she needed. She paced outside, sat on a yoga ball, sat in the hot tub, laid sideways on the bed with her legs against the wall. I filmed it. Lol
For my second nephew the birthing center set up a hot tub/ birthing tub in the backyard of their house and she had a similar experience but at home. I wasn't there for that one but she liked it a lot 👍
I know not everyone can do that. Some people have risks and complications that make it advisable to be in a hospital. But I also think natural births are great when you can. I'm so glad you're considering one! 💚
Amazing, I'll say it again your going to be an amazing mother!!!
Look forward to seeing another video soon!!
These are such important things to know! I'm not planning on a baby any time soon but it's nice to be aware of them. Thank you for your honesty.
I had vasospasm whilst trying to breastfeed my first baby, they went white and were excruciating! Just make sure you get LOTS of pain management for the start of breastfeeding, my top tip would be apply TONS of nippled cream after every. single. feed even from the first one! I also got the multi-mam compresses from amazon and they were so nice!
oooh thank you so, so much for sharing your experience and the tip! I've bought some nipple cream to have on hand but I'll keep this in mind and will use it more than I think I need it just incase it helps! :D
My Mum only fainted once when she was pregnant with me but, unfortunately, it was when she stood up in the middle of the night to go to the loo. So she stood up, fainted, then rolled under the bed and my Dad couldn't find her for a little while. It was probably a bit scary at the time but it makes me chuckle!
😂😂😂😂😂 I can imagine he was in such a panic but in hindsight that’s absolutely hilarious 😂😂 BODIES man!
Ahhhh Melanie you're going to be a mom!! I'm so excited for you ^_^
My sister in law craved the smell of dirt! 🤣 Pregnancy is definitely amazing!
Loved this video and your honesty - so refreshing! I’m 29 wks pregnant and have had the same piercing nipple pain - ouch 😅 - thank you for explaining what it is! So great to follow your journey as you’re at a similar stage to me, definitely empathising with the 3rd trimester fatigue! Much love 💓 xxx
I actually feel SO much less alone and weird when people tell me they've had it too...like I wouldn't wish it on anyone haha but honestly it's so good to hear that it's normal!
I know what you mean, but I'm pretty sure that is a laxative. I know it might not be super strong or anything, but I think anything that softens your poo is a laxative. I take laxatives daily, just to keep my poo the right consistency and avoid constipation, which I get if I don't take them (or forget them - oops).
I’m a bit late but i looooove these videos!!
So glad your sickness has gone, with my pregnancies I felt sick from 6 weeks to around 17 weeks. I felt soo happy when it just disappeared, it was very mentally & physically draining! X
I genuinely am SO excited for your birth melanie. you and your sister are my role models and I am so so happy for you. you'll be the best mama! 💚
I love how honest and open you are. That’s a lot for anyone to go through.
Have you had any other more tmi symptoms, like lots of gas/farting?
actually I haven't had those at all! If I was still having those and stomach pain I'd feel that my IBS was still hanging about, but my IBS symptoms like gas and whatnot have all fecked off ever since I got pregnant, apparently something to do with the hormones...loads of pregnant people report that it goes away forever for them after pregnancy but others say it gets worse during pregnancy or that, if it goes away, it comes back etc, we're all sooo different!
I got the vasospasms after breastfeeding in the begining. I got some heat pads from lansinoh called therapearl I think and I would really recommend them!
oooooh I'll pick these up incase it comes back after the baby is born! :) xxx
I had one. One 🤦. OMG I nearly threw my baby off me (in the most gentle way possible). Honestly breastfeeding with VS would be impossible for my low pain tolerance ass. You must be superhuman.
Yes! Without trying to be too concern-crazed, you shouldn’t be deliberately inhaling fumes from things like fire-lighters, petrol, paint, exhaust/tail pipes etc. They contain particles known as PM2.5. I’m not sure about the science behind attraction to them but I do know about the harms they cause to your body. Essentially, PM2.5 (particulate matter 2.5μm in diameter or less) are particles so small they can pass through the alveoli in your lungs and end up in your blood stream and exposure to them can do (sorry a bit scary here) serious long-term damage. Things like paint and petrol have a very high concentration of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) which PM2.5 falls under. I would highly recommend reading into it, especially while pregnant and having the baby because it’s one of the lesser-known harmful substances and something that everyone should try their best to actively avoid. A REALLY good resource to get an understanding of what it is and what it can do is the book “Clearing the Air” by Tim Smedley. Here’s a link describing what it can do from the US EPA website: www.epa.gov/pm-pollution/health-and-environmental-effects-particulate-matter-pm. And the WHO: www.who.int/health-topics/air-pollution#tab=tab_1. I’d HIGHLY recommend reading into it and downloading an app that allows you to see PM2.5 levels in your area. I personally use ‘Air Visual’ which is fairly comprehensive and more up to date than most government websites. Don’t let it panic you, it’s scary stuff but there are lots of ways you can minimise your exposure and be more in control of how it affects you ❤️❤️
When i was younger i used to stick the firelighters up my nose lol. Its heavenly. I love petrol but firelighters are just that bit better.
so did I lol
How about when your baby kicks right above your bladder and you feel drops of wee coming down? It happened to me in the middle of the street.
My cousin gave birth to her baby boy in a public hospital in Burnley in April and she sent me videos of the place. To me it seemed like a hotel, they had everything you could possibly dream of, so you can feel as comfortable as possible, plus the midwives offered such great support!
I had my boy 10 years ago, you made me think about that experience again. I still remember every second of that day.
Hugs and blessings!
I haven't had that happen yet but I'm bracing myself for that during this third trimester I hear it's common!
I wish you so much luck and positive energy during the rest of your pregnancy 🤍
I hope you’re doing well Melanie despite everything happening in the world!!! One day at a time ❤️🥰
thank you so much! same to you! really hope you're looking after yourself during these tough times
Melanie Murphy you’re very welcome! awe thank you so much! I’m doing my best to manage
Yay, I was so excited for this x not too long now, I'm so excited for you 😊😊😊😊😊
THANK YOU SO MUCH REBECCA! :)
@@melaniemurphyofficial 🥺🥺🥺 that's so cute!!
Pregnancy scares me so much omg, especially as a 'woman of colour' as institutional racism in healthcare is too real...
RIP Nicole Thea ♥️
You know, I'm not sure if my mother was also drawn to chemicals, but you've reminded me that as a young child I used to love when my parents lit the fire - I'd always be in charge of carrying the box of firelighters while my mum carried the bucket of coal and I used to love sniffing them...
The pain you described with your nipples is the exact same pain I had last year but in my urethra. Not pregnant, never been pregnant but it was unbearable amd would come on at random times. Didnt have a STD or yeast infection or UTI. Still not sure wtf caused it but it went away after 3 months... so weird...
I sniffed washing powder and gel - especially Ariel Excel Gel! Ahhhh! Did it in both pregnancies. I just couldn’t get enough
So excited for you to meet your beautiful baby 💚💚💚
Stretch marks happen at the end, the last few weeks so keep on rubbing because it really helps to build up resistance
The drug in duphalac is lactulose which is a very commonly prescribed drug in the U.K.
If anyone is in Scotland, you can get it for free via the minor ailments/pharmacy first scheme at your local pharmacy 😊
I'm 24 weeks and thankfully my nipple pain has subsided. That was hell! But they honestly havent really grown😭😭
Just goals, like I want to me a mammy like you one day! So open and chill, you're gonna be an amazing mum you really are❤️❤️
I love your openness and honesty. I am surprised that birthing room is funded by the public health service (I've never been pregnant and am in England, but I've never heard of anything like it available on the NHS).