PREGNANCY Q&A | second trimester recap, symptoms, birth plan, names & more

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Second Trimester Recap & Pregnancy Q&A | hello my loves, I thought it would be nice to have a big catch up today all about pregnancy so far & my second trimester! I hope you enjoy. Thank you for being a part of this journey with me, its truly so special.
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[@kmartaus]

Off topic but whenever you are ready for a home decor line... 🙄😍

[@jackietaylor6760]

Love this update video 🥰 thank you for sharing it with us Gemma! When you were saying you can’t feel baby boy as much during the day, it’s because when you’re awake, up and moving around, that sensation will allow him to fall asleep. And then when you’re more settled and resting, he’ll be awake 🥰♥️

[@abdurrahmanahmed8562]

Is it me, or are you all thinking, and can't wait to see your baby. And the love,joy, happiness with you and Jamie.

[@Sharon-nq1ff]

Gemma, I look forward to your video on Sundays. It’s 6am in Maryland. thank you for the pregnancy updates. Your feelings are normal. You are beautiful glowing. You will make a great loving mom. Enjoy the moments.

[@peytonhymns]

The best way to start the day! I’ve been waiting for this video, I cannot wait for baby boy to arrive 🥰 xxx

[@jasminedraper6820]

Yay😍 I love these chill catch up vids 🖤

[@keziafearn8501]

You’re glowing! Love the aesthetic of your home 🤍

[@lynnniblock8355]

Aww Gemma watching and listening to you talk about baby boy, and you getting emotional as you do, is making me emotional too, even though I am not a mother by choice, it's just lovely to hear you talk about him, your going to be really good parents to your baby boy you and Jamie. And it goes without saying your sooo glowing . Happy Sunday to you and yours Gemma. 💕💕😊

[@sandrapolat4664]

On my 4d baby scan my son smiled a lot 😁 a soft toy with a baby heartbeat is the best souvenir for a parent and a child.

[@hannahcrous8928]

so excited for this video 💗love your videos on Sundays

[@laurensdressingroom]

Aww loved this! Just half way through now. Something I really noticed which is quite cute. The patterns in my baby girls kicks, then transferred to when she was born. She would always kick like crazy around 9-11pm at night. When she was born, that time was her most lively time too! 💕

[@lindsaymcaulay3349]

You are looking amazing! Currently in my second trimester with 2nd baby 💗 thank you for another great video 😊

[@dianebaker5243]

This was a lovely chat ever so happy you can enjoy food now. Take care. Thanks for sharing your pregnancy update. 👍👶🍼

[@amyencarnalewis]

These videos are so so comforting being pregnant myself! I’m 31 weeks with a boy and can relate to almost every symptom and it makes me feel so much better and more normal! I’m just starting to experience Braxton Hicks so I’m praying for you if / when you start getting them too girl🙈 Thank you so much for sharing your journey🥰 You are ✨glowing✨

[@LanaMarieHanlon]

always love these pregnancy updates!! Can’t wait for bubba to be here 🥰💗💗

[@niamhboyce2164]

Your going to be the best mum Gemma💫

[@paulahatch9955]

Hi Gemma, your truly glowing! So excited for you both...love to you all xx💖💙

[@karawaite8079]

So exciting love watching your journey ❤️

[@jaydenlynch5184]

Yayyyy❤️❤️❤️ perfect Sunday morning vibes!!

[@sophielockwood5684]

Ohh Gemma you are absolutely glowing! Your going to make the most amazing mummy. Love hearing all about your pregnancy journey Xxx

[@kelciemary985]

Best way to start to a Sunday 🥰 you are glowing🥺

[@whitneylaurenjones]

Loved this video, love your Q&A/ catch-up vidoes. You look absolutely glowing 🥰

[@janineplimbley5101]

You look absolutely amazing Gemma. Pregnancy certainly suits you, you are glowing girl. I've really enjoyed following your pregnancy I think these will help first time Mother's along with theirs.

[@curlycurls1811]

So exciting…🍼 🍼🍼🍼babies are such a joy and blessing!!!!

[@planalifeuluv760]

Gemma I am genuinely happy for you and Jamie you are absolutely glowing and seem to be so happy I can’t wait to baby boy is here❤️

[@user-ct8ys4dy4j]

Love this! ☺️ & the random sickness in the second trimester is real 😂 I’m 22 weeks at the moment 💕 (3rd baby) hope you feel really well until the end now 😌🖤

[@noleenmitchell3446]

Looking forward to watching this your glowing you and Jamie are such a amazing couple💖💙xx

[@deborah4725]

Aww you are such a beautiful person inside and out Gemma, you will be the best parents to this lucky little boy xxx

[@georgianicolaou9757]

Gemma, you are sooo ready to be a mum! I'm certain you'll be a GREAT mum! ♥️ Lots of love from Cyprus!❤️😘

[@Lucyloo-oi8yc]

Loved this video🤍 can’t wait for little man to be here👶💙

[@natalieearle4957]

Good morning Gemma. Always look forward to your videos. You are beautifully glowing 💖💖

[@rosepriestley869]

Get so excited when my notifications come up that you’ve posted a new video, could literally watch them all day long. Thank you for posting your discount I am in desperate need of a new phone & case I just cannot decide which to get 😂 what phone do you have? Can’t wait for Wednesdays video 🤍

[@ThePrincessfiona91]

It's 1am here in California and I'm so glad you posted! I love your videos!!

[@shirleyburnham2782]

I'm so excited for you, your going to be a lovely mother xxx

[@elisemariehobbs]

Awww this was such a lovely video 😍it makes me smile when you get so emotional as I was the exact same ! It’s so exciting and you are going to be the most fabulous mother! I have a feeling about the baby’s name 🙊 it almost feels like we know you from watching you for so long , feels like I could guess baby’s name 🥰 you look absolutely beautiful! Enjoy your third trimester and get lots of naps ! Lots of love xxxx

[@charminganjali5413]

You are glowing Gemma 🥰 Baby boy is very lucky ♥️

[@jacquelineross3998]

Gemma you are absolutely growing wow 👌 stay healthy x

[@racheldytor2817]

Your absolutely glowing🥺

[@mariabilbrey1981]

‘At least they’re working’… you’re so funny! I’m so happy for you. You’re glowing!

[@Sophie-pi4ov]

I love how exciting you are! 😍

[@tracey..6901]

Aww loved this video Gemma you look Amazing hope you are well xx

[@Chilling_Small_Bunnies]

Gemma you look so stunning! Pregnancy really suits you 💖

[@TheEmpressgoth]

Have a blessed week!

[@Ni_kki__]

Weight gain is perfectly normal Gemma,I wasn’t worried at all after having my baby I got back to my body in my own time I just enjoyed my baby first!

[@Posh369]

You look absolutely beautiful, honestly Pregnancy suits you so much xx

[@suef6374]

Awww Gemma I'm so so happy for you! I've watched your videos for the past year now. I was so happy when you got engaged and then announced bubba! I have a 2 year old and I totally understand you don't want to miss a single moment! It really does go sooo fast! I totally relate to your pregnancy and enjoy remembering mine while I watch yours 🥰 my boy is Harry, and I'm predicting your boys name as Noah! Just keeps coming to mind haha xxxx

[@patjennings3760]

Oh Gemma you look beautiful. 11 weeks to go can you believe it. 😍 x

[@irenemiles929]

You look wonderful, my daughter-in-law had two water birth and it was wonderful both times, I would recommend it. Thank you so much for letting us into your life. I can't wait for baby boy to be here. See you soon🥰🥰🥰

[@tanithmcgrath1682]

Hey Gemma, fav Sunday morning moments waking up to your videos🥰 Where is your gorgeous blouse from? X🤍

[@shelbiecorbett1843]

Aww I’m so excited for you💜 Are you having a baby shower? I would love to see your planning process

[@79read]

Good morning lovely Aww your glowing gem ☺️🥰

[@MariaGomes-nh1qw]

You haven’t changed a bit! Gorgeous as usual.

[@Georgiecarr]

You're looking amazing in this video! xx

[@abidemontfort.1633]

Hi Gemma. I love how excited you are!!! With regards to the breast feeding: with my first child I breast fed but gave him a bottle at night. However I felt that he preferred the bottle and then didn’t really want to breast feed after that. With my daughter I breast fed exclusively for the first three months and it went much more smoothly because that was all she knew. After three months my milk started to dry up a bit so I switched to bottles and it was no problem at all because it’s less work for them to get milk from a bottle! This is just my own experience and all babies are different but I think it’s easier to start with if you just stick with one thing. Also, no one told me how sore your nipples get. Mine were bleeding the first week of breast feeding. You can avoid this with a nipple protector. I would highly recommend it just until your nipples harden up a bit. Then it becomes much easier. All the best with it. ❤️😊🤞xxxxx

[@Our-cornwall-life]

Yes that's exactly what I found definitely not a good idea to introduce bottles too early and with the soreness I never suffered with that I guess it differs from one person to the next xx

[@sarah56618]

Totally agree.

[@jennifersherwood1901]

Aww Gemma. You were so excited and blossoming in this Vlog it was lovely to see. You and Jamie are both going to be great parents to your Little One. Little tips when you are in hospital and when you come out and you starting to mixing with other New mums around you , please remember that all children develop at different times and e.g all because someone else baby is rolling over don’t feel pressured that that’s what your child should be doing also. Try not to hurry the development along too quickly . Just take one day at a time and enjoy the time in the 1st year especially, as it goes by sooo quickly. All the best of luck with everything . 🥰

[@kerryduck2599]

I totally agree, Gemma looks remote though so driving to a mum and the dad's group. Play dates Please don't put baby in nursery early, I don't think Gemma will with working from home. I just think you need to see everything especially in thay 1st year. It goes so fast. I know people have to work before I get hate comments. I just feel you need that time to adjust to being a new mum, house to keep and work. It's damn hard work. Plus you get the guilt especially when the baby say rolls over for the 1st time and it's at nursery. It's so normal to be anxious and anybody out there who is stressed please chat to someone believe me whatever it is another mum will have either felt it, or know someone who will. I am happy for anyone to talk through anything.

[@jenniferphillips7352]

I loved sponges the first time around now due with my 2nd at 35 weeks :) Good luck with everything x

[@ruksarmanzoor6527]

Hey Gemma 👋 Maybe trying the pregnancy belt will do you good, this supports your back pain, hip pain, pelvic pain & supports your bump through out especially when you now are getting heavier ❤

[@Kayc406]

Morning Gemma. Love your content have a lovely day ❤️❤️

[@tinacarrol6702]

Gemma. I am So Excited For you and Jamie. Xx 😁😊😘

[@shamaaanour5278]

Thank you Gemma . I feel less alone

[@kerryduck2599]

Never feel alone sweetheart I am more than happy to chat.

[@nicolag4701]

Gemma you honestly look soo stunning 😍 I'm 24 weeks now and had a great pregnancy only thing I've been suffering with is the nerves in my legs are so irritating. Ps I cried everytime you did 🤣 please film your hospital bag xx

[@lynneshrode2927]

Gemma…”at least they’re working”. 😂😂😂. But seriously, you are so sweet and I wish you, Jamie, and Baby boy all the happiness.

[@cherrellj6785]

Literally just sat down with my tea and toast 😂 yay😊

[@rachelcourse]

Hi lovely, just a tip from a mummy of 3. I had my first baby girl who is now 7, when I was 19 and I breastfed her and introduced a bottle around week 8 and it was a dream, she fed well from both and it didn't affect her. My second child wasn't as efficient at breastfeeding so I introduced a bottle around 5 or 6 weeks but it meant he began to prefer it as it was easier for him. My 3rd baby who is now 2 almost 3 and has only just stopped breastfeeding (my choice, he would still be going haha!) But I never introduced a bottle as I was scared of what happened with my second baby, and honestly I loved every moment of it but I felt very tied and even up until recently as he still wakes in the night 3 or 4 times and he's almost 3. But yeah. Just wanted to give my advice to say, do it when you and baby feel ready and it'll work out perfectly that's what I found anyway xxxx

[@christineroberts2374]

Gemma you are glowing I can't wait to meet little one xx

[@sianblagden7850]

Hi hunny, I’m a breast feeding support worker and a nurse and totally support ur choices with breastfeeding. I would just say that the breastfeeding can be tricky to maintain if u introduce bottles to early because the baby can get confused. If u can hold off bottle feedings until about 3mths he should be pretty well established and easy peasy. I also did exactly that with one of mine, and exclusively breast fed the other and they r both perfectly happy and hopeless teens now! Ur doing amazing and we ❤️ u xx

[@laurenemma3519]

Brew and biscuits in hand... I'm ready 😊

[@sarahwolstenholme2615]

Hi Gemma, you look so radiant and happy! Thanks for sharing all your thoughts and feelings with us. It takes me back to when I was pregnancies with my Son & Daughter so I completely empathise with you! Have you thought about Birthing Hypnotherapy podcasts as another way of relaxation? I also used to love my husband giving me a foot massage as well as rubbing my lower back. Still do! It's such an exciting time for you and I love watching your videos and look forward to them. x

[@cameronmitchell1134]

Hi Gemma🌅 I was thinking today how you say, "I'm living my best life" and that's the most special thing I've heard in along time. I really like your personality... You seriously made me laugh about biting the sponge oh my Lord...did you really? 🤣🤣🤣 I'm so enjoying your journey... Have a good day🌺🌺🌺🌺bye😊

[@haileycooper6252]

I was poorly up until about week 20 with both my kids then it started to ease off. I was on anti sick medication aswell. Im so excited for you both. I got that awful cramp in my feet and legs at night with my 2nd child. Lightning crotch near the end of pregnancy wasnt fun either. I got strange rashes with my 1st child that dissappeared after he was born.

[@shannoncampbell9735]

Definitely soak up the newborn stage! They are only that tiny once and it really is true what people say "blink and you'll miss it" I'm a new mama and my baby girl is 6 months already and I don't know where time has gone and I can't believe how big she's got already!!

[@maureengreen5878]

Yes please for 4D scan. 💜

[@janineplimbley5101]

I didn't take everything suggested in my hospital bag. You don't honestly need it all. Get smaller size nappies just incase and if you don't use them, if baby is bigger, you can always donate them to the hospital. Take it easy Gemma and enjoy everything xx

[@chloeschofield373]

Absolutely love watching your Chanel 🤍 you look phenomenal…… Thank you sharing your journey with us. Can I ask where your blouse is from so pretty 😍

[@LIZZYBANKSS]

Congratulations mama xx

[@sawdust2556]

I can’t believe how he kicks your hand! Awesome!!💕💕💕💕💕

[@ceriandrews9626]

So beautiful watching this! You are beaming :). I am watching this 2 weeks away from my second son being out of my body for as long as I was pregnant. Watching this whilst I play cars with my two sons. Kidly and Little Dutch do aesthetically beautiful toys you’ll like :) xx

[@chloetingay5334]

Hey babe I just had to tell you this, the reason why he’s very quiet in the day is because your movements through the day rock him to sleep and then when you’re still at night and early hours that’s when he wakes up haha ❤️

[@stephowen6931]

I'm due 4 weeks after you, and absolutely living for these pregnancy videos 💖💖

[@Georgiecarr]

aw that's so nice

[@Hayley749]

It’s also very important to be aware of your posture during pregnancy which can be affected and cause back pain. Try to stand tall but do speak to your midwife as they can advise about good posture during pregnancy as its also important when sitting and lying . Take care from mummy of 3❤️

[@idonyb-h3370]

I just wanted to leave a positive comment, as sometimes people are quick to share their negative experiences surrounding birth and feeding and I know how off putting that can be for a new mum. I breastfed my first son for 2 years and 2 months and I’m currently breastfeeding my second son, we are 1 year in. Both journeys were completely different to begin with. My first was born prematurely and didn’t understand how to latch on to my nipple, i exclusively pumped my milk for the first 5 weeks of his life and then a few days before his due date he latched successfully for the first time. I saw a comment suggesting about not pumping for the first 8 weeks if you want them to understand breastfeeding. But I just wanted to say every baby is different and my child using a bottle of my milk for the first 5 weeks didn’t hinder his ability to learn to latch on the nipple. My second child was a much easier breastfeeding journey and latched onto me immediately after birth. I also thought it was really important to point out that if you experience any pain whatsoever then speak to your midwife immediately. Lots of mothers have bad breastfeeding journeys because babies may be missed for tongue tie or mothers are just simply not given enough support or encouragement surround breastfeeding. Pain shouldn’t occur when breastfeeding. Likewise, If you have any problems you can ask your midwife or health visitor for the number for your local breastfeeding specialists, they are super helpful and will come out to see you to give you any help/support you may need. I hope you have an amazing breastfeeding journey and I wish you all the good luck for your birth. I had a water birth with my second, no pain relief and it’s the most in control, empowering, powerful experience I’ve ever had. So worth it! Hope you too get to experience that. Thank you for sharing your journey with us all. It’s so special to see you glowing and your happiness shine through🤍

[@1cuteamy1]

The glow though😩

[@pamdevine326]

hiya gemma such a lovely blog so lovely to see how excited you are your face is just a picture every time you say baby your face just glows you are going tobe the best mum no worries there sending love to you all gemma xxxand to the your unknown friend below what a lovely message thankyoux

[@jadebentham4374]

I have had the exact same symptoms, sickness all the way through, the heart palpitations, out of breath. Everything you have explained is the exact same I'm also having a boy due 18th June 💙

[@josieleugner546]

Hi Gemma, you are glowing at the moment. I love how excited you are about meeting your baby. I breast fed both my boys.With the first one I also bottle fed so that I could pump milk and still go out with my friends if I wanted to. He refused to breast feed at the age of 6 months so I had to put him on bottles and this was pretty instant, not good for me, ow! Lol. The second one I mostly only breast fed but he was reluctant to give up. I fed him until the age of around 12 monrhs. Babies have to work hard when they breast feed but the bottle is easier for them. I enjoyed feeding my babies, it helps with the bond. You need to have a good midwife for support if there are any initial problems.

[@jacquelinebootman7004]

Hi gemma,all exciting news about your baby,4d scan video would be lovely to see ,it's so nice when the baby moves especially when you are in bed, look forward to seeing the nursery, take care gemma xx👍💕🐈🐈

[@janeturner7938]

Gemma your going mad!!🤣😂🤪 I now have this vision of you standing at your kitchen sink squeezing a sponge and occasionally having a quick bite, with Jamie standing behind you……probably thinking “what the hell.”🤣😂🤣😂

[@1x56]

I can only hope my life will one day be as idyllic as yours

[@apriljones5474]

Your ✨GLOWING✨ princess! x x x

[@nikkib9904]

Oh You are making me giggle....the unglamorous changes are all a real thing. Mmm I remember the cramp too ( putting a bit more table salt not sea salt in your food can help). Some of the bump bands and all in one body suits can be very supportive for the aches x Hope you and Jamie can get a little baby moon x

[@SharonAT]

Hi Gemma, My daughter had a water birth with her first, and it was amazing. With her second, she didn't have time, and she said the water birth was better, more comfortable. Are you having your mother with you and Jamie during your labour? I was with my daughter for both her children, and it was magical. You are looking so good during pregnancy, you look really health. If you keep getting backache talk to midwife about a pregnancy belt, they support your belly, and I found really help. Take care x

[@emilyclarex1995]

Love this ! can you link the top you’re wearing please ! Xx

[@sugarshani]

So excited for you! Mama of two and it’s an amazing journey. Funnily enough, I didnt end up with stretch marks until basically the week of delivery with my first…. Of course. 😂🙄 I can’t wait to hear your birth story and wish you all the best with your water birth. I hope your experience is everything you dream of!

[@annag201]

Hi gemma a still get cramp in my ankles feet n legs since havin a baby its so painful i thought i needed the hospital a few months ago when it came n my ankle it wouldnt shift so crazy seeing baby kick i got butterflys everytime babby did sommersults ure glowin gemma so glad ure enjoying ure pregancy now so exciting eleven weeks arent long 😊 lovely vlog gemma

[@PaigeWatts]

With regards to breast and bottle feeding, please prepare yourself for the overwhelming hormones that come along with it! I did all of the research, exclusively BF semi-successfully for the first week then gave my baby girl a bottle of expressed milk one morning just so Dad could feed her which she loved, and she didn’t want to latch again. It caused two days of tears on my end and she hasn’t latched since. We’re now on day 11 and baby girl is combi-fed formula and expressed milk. Not what I “planned”. Be kind to yourself and don’t feel that you need to explain your decisions, as long as you and your husband are happy and baby is fed, that’s all that matters ♥️

[@bridiewright1519]

Love watching u even pregnancy content even tho i can't have kids 😍

[@demirobinson2384]

When you were talking about baby names I kept thinking Noah 🥰 enjoy the rest of your pregnancy, you will make an amazing Mummy💕 xxx

[@Georgiecarr]

I love that name!

[@WiseBodyUK]

You may benefit from a magnesium supplement for the night cramps, also adding some pink salt to food will help. And obviously being hydrated which I think you are! Xx

[@clairehall704]

I was sick all day everyday till I gave birth with both my boys, I think if I never had that sickness I would of had more kids, but I did have good births, one was waterbirth and it was amazing!

[@afsahnaz858]

Awww Gemma getting emotional every time she talks about Baby boy is so cute 🥺🤍

[@Georgiecarr]

yea its so sweeeeet