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Rainbow Babies. Making it through the storm, missing our Angels, loving and hoping for Rainbows.

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RainboxFX · 11/10/2012 09:22

A shiny new thread in memory of our angels. To bring us all BFPs, sticky beans and healthy happy Rainbows.

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MiaAlexandrasmummy · 17/01/2013 17:24

hi all!! Back to everyday life now the family has disappeared (Sad to see them all leave), so slowly catching up on news as I type one-handed while Finn sleeps in the other.

For the understandably nervous pg ladies - you might remember that I couldn't believe that something wonderful could possibly happen after Mia, and tried to 'ignore' my pg with Finn until I felt him move... I then realised that I didn't want Mia's legacy to her sibling to be about darkness, fear and grief when she was (and is) everything beautiful, hopeful and wonderful in this world. I owed it to her to dispel or contain those negative emotions. I'm not saying it was easy, and I still have all kinds of funny hang-ups, but I am holding Mia's precious gift to me, and he is so deliciously kissable!!

AngelGeorgie · 16/01/2013 06:32

Fab news on the scans... Xxxx yippee...
It's so cold & crappy to travel. Works ; crap & Ant still looking for a job however, it is nearly my day off!!!!xxxConfused

Bluetinkerbell · 15/01/2013 20:57

Wonderful news ladies!

L had her first immunisations today. :(
Poor little thing got very upset when DH and I were enjoying his birthday dinner. I had to put her in the sling to calm her down, hope she doesn't suffer too much.

fanjodisfunction · 15/01/2013 20:54

Excellant news rainbox and I'm liking the names, gosling and babybox.

Whatevertheweather · 15/01/2013 19:55

Oh phew ladies I am so relieved and pleased for both of you SmileSmileSmile

My reluctance to bond with Holly when I was pregnant stayed until about 22/23 weeks. At that point I just thought I'd rather build as many happy memories as I could just in case the worse happened. It's definitely a coping mechanism. You'll find your own way through lovelies and we're all here with you xx

spilttheteaagain · 15/01/2013 19:42

Ah fabulous Grin Well done to the gosling and babybox keep up the good work! I am thrilled. Hope you are both having relieved happy evenings xx

KleinePoppet · 15/01/2013 18:09

Oh, what wonderful news! SO pleased for you both. Hurrah!

greengoose · 15/01/2013 18:03

RAINBOX... I'm so pleased/ relieved for you! It sounds much more 'sure' than last time, hopefully you can be a bit less worried now? (easier said, I know)! So there is only two weeks between us, that's exciting!

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RainboxFX · 15/01/2013 17:42

A Greenduck for GreenGoose, lovely :)

We are also worried a bit about bonding this time round. Just so scared of being hurt again! But we do want this so badly.

All well at the scan here. Measuring 10+3, strong heartbeat and looked like they were having a tiny rave in there! No obvious reason seen for bleeding, no clots or bleeds in the womb or anything, so the doctor was happy to say it is just one of those things to keep an eye on but not worry about too much. She was much more positive and reassuring this week. Back in a fortnight for nucal fold and all those things.

Love to everyone, and than you so much for all your support. You are all amazing, and I appreciate it more than I can say.

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greengoose · 15/01/2013 16:02

I know what you mean fan, while being scanned they asked if I wanted a picture, and I said no. John had to butt in and say 'she means yes'. I get the fear of attaching completely! ( but Dp was right, and I'm glad I have a picture of the duck, as it will now no doubt be known)!

Two weeks feels just about manageable, although its the same as with Merryn, so the comparison will always be there, but it would anyway.

fanjodisfunction · 15/01/2013 15:34

green excellant news, I think the way you are feeling is totally normal. I always have felt very detached from my pregnancies hence why I name the bump early. How exciting to be having a little duck! Lol. A scan every two weeks that amazing, at least now you have a goal to get to.

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RainboxFX · 15/01/2013 15:23

Green that is wonderful! So pleased for you :) I think the terror is normal. I hope the terror is normal! Really glad you will get regular scans. Even if it just serves to help you feel calmer, that can only be a good thing.

An hour to go still for me. It's been a very, very long day (week). Love to everyone xx

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greengoose · 15/01/2013 14:56

We are back from the scan, and everything looks good. Right on dates (7+2), and a strong heartbeat. The little bean looks like a duck. Even very lovely staff (unusually so). They are offering a scan every two weeks, which was unexpected.
I don't know how I feel yet, I was completely expecting bad news. I think I feel like 'normal' people feel when they get a bfp, that I am now thinking I can consider myself slightly pregnant! Terrified though, but that's ok.

Rainbox, I hope your day is passing as easily and quickly as possible for you. My thoughts are with you. Xxx

Everyone else..... Thank you. I have been a gibbering wreck all week, (year), and you were very patient and kind. Thanks

fanjodisfunction · 15/01/2013 14:27

Thought I lost the thread for a minute, was getting very worried.

Will pop back later, hope everything is ok green and rainbox.

spilttheteaagain · 15/01/2013 10:41

Lots of love & luck to green and rainbox xx

greengoose · 15/01/2013 08:58

Thanks everyone, just about to go out, I'll let you know how it goes.

RAINBOX...will be keeping everything crossed for you today. X

fanjodisfunction · 15/01/2013 08:39

green and rainbox thinking of you today, I'm here to hold your hands leading up to the scans. Fx for wriggly babies.

KleinePoppet · 15/01/2013 08:36

Hi everyone, I've had a busy few days and haven't been online much. But have just had a quick read and wanted to send green and rainbox lots of love and hope so very much that today brings good news for you both. I know it's terrifying. Thinking of you both and will check back later xx
Also thinking of elly as you approach 24 weeks, you really sound like you're coping with the HUGE levels of stress so well...
blizy any news on dates for the investigations?
fan I too am so sorry to hear about your friend. One of our friends is also very poorly, and it's just so sad and horrifying.
Big hug to babyh, how are you doing?
Hi to everyone else! Hope you are all ok. Busy here, and trying to figure out work plans too. I was self-employed - kind of! Long story - before falling pg, but DH and I are currently trying to decide what's best for now.
Love to all xx

blizy · 15/01/2013 07:18

Thinking of green and rainbox today. Praying for wriggling, jumping beans. X

Babyh200 · 14/01/2013 23:31

Evening all

Green & Rainbox: Good luck for tomorrow I will be thinking of you both xxx

Whatever: So sorry about your friends baby losses.......its so unfair xxx

Fan: You too, thinking of your friend, it reminds us how lucky we are despite our losses we still have hope. I feel so lucky to have had 3 beautiful children even if my meeting with 'A' was all too brief xx

Mumlah: Welcome back xxx

Angel: Fingers crossed for Ants interviews, great to hear your gonna get some time alone xx

Kliene: Thinking of you, hope your ok xxxx
Waves to everyone else thinking of you all

Whatevertheweather · 14/01/2013 22:35

Will be thinking of you at 10.30am and 4.30pm Green and Rainbox I remember the pre-scan nerves so so well xx

AngelGeorgie · 14/01/2013 22:16

Good luck Green & Rainbow xxx
Hi all... Hope all are ok & surviving the awful weather? It's crap for travelling to & from work!!! Hope this week passes quickly & with all my body parts intact. Been dead busy at work ... Nice chilled weekend. Ant attending interviews ++ so fx something happens soon.
Can t wait for next weekend for payday & we re away for the weekend !!! Yippee ...childless ,just me & the hubby... Will be first time we ve left Phebs overnight... Eek... However, looking foreward, big time, to a sleep filled rest!!!!
Right, off to bed; shattered ... Good luck scanners tomorrow... It's incredibly hard but it can be done & survived at the other side!!! XxxxxxGrinGrin

Bluetinkerbell · 14/01/2013 21:56

Thinking of you Lovely ladies! X

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RainboxFX · 14/01/2013 21:31

green hugs from me too. the waiting and uncertainty is awful. Thinking about you extra hard and will have everything crossed for tomorrow x

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fanjodisfunction · 14/01/2013 20:23

green there nothing really I can say that will help, is Dh with you tonight? What time is your appointment? Is there anything that you can do to make the time pass quicker? Watch some crap telly? I wish I could help you pass the time. I am here to chat if you want to.