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Scan went perfect baby was chilling so relieved! Told james and hes absoulty delighted xxx

Thanks @Westy22 🥰

I’m officially due Dec 4th but since I’ve had two sections before I’ll likely need another which will be a week or so before.

My kids were talking about Christmas the other day and it’s mad to think there will be another one by then!

I’ve definitely felt something @Jadeypie , a bit like bubbles popping maybe, not loads but maybe a handful of times x

@xxcxdonxx aww i feel like your flying with weeks too! Have u felt any flutters yet?

@Westy22 im due either 2nd of January or the 5th not sure which one till my dating scan xx

Ahh im so made up your all doing well, fingers crossed everything continues 🙏 whats everyone's due dates? Are they all December babies? X

Oh @Westy22 that sounds awful, and so painful! I wonder why the first GP was so reluctant around it being CMPA. Glad you were able to fight it though and he’s doing better.

@Paws4thought that’s really lovely news! Sounds like you have a very active little person 😍 Another great milestone met.

I’ve not heard anything back from my blood tests, I use badger notes app (not sure if that’s used everywhere) but they aren’t published on that either. I’ve got a midwife appointment next week so I’ll ask then.

That will be lovely to tell your wee boy @Jadeypie , I’m sure he’ll be so excited. I totally get your feeling of doubts creeping in, it’s such a strange time when you don’t have a proper bump or anything yet. Let us know how you get on.

All is good with me, I’m 15 weeks today. I’m trying to resist the urge to book another private scan but not sure how successful that will be. I wouldn’t say I have a definite bump as yet but there is definitely something there but not enough to make me feel confident all is well.

Morning ladies

Aww congratulations @Paws4thought that's amazing 🩷 it's crazy how much they love and you crnt feel anything hahs you'll soon be feeling that bouncing round hahs. Don't worry about the test screenings xx

@Westy22 aww that was sad for little Ovie, Mother always knows best!!

Im 11 weeks tomorrow can not believe how quick it's gone already. Ive got my booking in appointment tomorrow and a scan aswell so we can tell james before we go on our little holiday then should have my 12 week scan when we get back. Im so so nervous about tomorrow all the little douts have creeped in. Ive been so positive aswell. In a plus im bk to work today and my sickness has calmed down loads so I feel more alive hahaha @xxcxdonxx hope all is well xxx

@westy22 wow thats so bad that first gp didnt even try the formula! Glad you got a better response from second! It was a relieve to see heart beat and super active baby, i didnt even know they moved that much this early, little anxious that they couldn't do screening though x

Ahhhh @Paws4thought congratulations ❤️ its such a good milestone. How do you feel?

@Jadeypie @xxcxdonxx how are you both? X

@xxcxdonxx CMPA triggered really bad eczema, his skin was so dry, flakey and weeped it was awful, had a massive battle with the GP as she was adamant it wasnt milk allergy, so ended up buying the formula myself to prove he needed it (£40 for 400g tin 🙈) his skin instantly improved! Saw another GP who instantly set up a prescription for him. Honestly the worst few weeks and we ended up in A&E twice 😢

@Westy22 ah that's cute, he'll probably over take everyone when he starts school 🙈
@Jadeypie @xxcxdonxx how are you both getting on?

I had my twelve week scan today, she said all looked fine, baby wouldn't stay still or in right position to do the screening tests though so they're going to do quad bloods in a few weeks, not as accurate as combined screening but she said everything looked normal :)

I think that’s when I’ll start to relax @Westy22, it just seems so far away right now!

Oh teeth coming in already, I always think that changes their wee faces when teeth start to pop through. That’s a shame about his CMPA, was he quite unsettled with it?

Isn’t it mad to imagine that they even fitted into those newborn clothes at one stage, they look so tiny!

Morning, glad your all doing well so far 😍 also amazing to be hitting 12 week milestones, I know how nervous you'll all be though..don't think I started to relax until after the 20 week scan! X

We're getting teeth here 😲 Ovies bottom two have started to show, he's also sitting quite confidently can't believe it! He's still so little...25th percentile for weight and 23rd for height 😂 dont know how hes so small as we're not. Also had his CMPA confirmed by peads and there going to test for egg allergy as he had a slight reaction. Sorted lots of his newborn bits out the other day and felt really sad and announced to my OH that I want another baby 😂🙈 he's still not at that point yet.

Oh really, that’s so funny. I do really think they sense something is going on, my 4yo has asked me outright if I have a baby in my tummy. I just kind of changed the subject!

You are so right, at some point I know I need to start being a bit more positive but I’m just not there yet.

The temp here has dipped again so I’m back in jumpers I can hide in 😆

Yeh i totally get the worry of telling the kids, that's come to my mind too. But im really trying to not let those intrusive thoughts ruin this pregnancy for me. I havnt planned on how to tell him yet. He actually asked me out the blue and so random "how do babies get in mummy's bellys" I was like 😱🤣 maybe he's onto somtging.

I feel like im going to show alot sooner too and not being able to get away with it my jeans are getting snug already! And it's hard because the weather is too warm to be wearing hoodies hahs x x

Oh that’s good you got your appointment and your private scan will be lovely too 🥰
Do you have anything planned on how your tell your wee one?

I’ve still kept it pretty quiet 🙈 I’ve told immediate family and a group of friends as I was away with them so it was kind of obvious. I’ve also told my manager at work. Still keeping it quite quiet and we haven’t told the kids yet, I’m just so nervous to and then something happens which I need to then explain. I’ll not get away with it for much longer though as I’m sure I’m going to have a bump in the next week or so!

Yayy it's amazing how much they have grown at 12 weeks!! Glad all went well 🥰

I finally did for next Friday then I've got a private scan too which im excited about. felt like I needed it before telling my ds. We go away on the 16th for a week so wanted to tell him then. Have you announced now?

I had such a good day yesterday sickness wise im hoping today is the same and it's starring to lift xxx

Hey, how are you all?

Did you get your midwife appt in @Jadeypie ?
Hope you are keeping well @Paws4thought

I’m back in a bit of a strange limbo period now I’ve had my 12 week scan but don’t have any other appointments for a few weeks yet. Feels like a lot of waiting about for some physical evidence!

@Paws4thought i didn't no that was a thing tbh! I've had a few myself i wouldn't let tit stress you out xx

Any thoughts on avoiding whippy ice cream from an ice cream van? I've had a couple in last few weeks and my sister mentioned it should be avoided due to risk of listeria if machine not cleaned properly and now I'm stressed about it 🙈

@xxcxdonxx i will give it till next week then ring if ive not heard anything. I think consultant led you get more appointments but not 100% sure xx

@Jadeypie I’m sure mine was around 8 weeks. My midwife was going on holiday however so I think squeezed me in before then so maybe that’s why it was quite early. Hopefully you get your appointment through soon.

@Paws4thought there’s been no mention of any extra scans just now but I wouldn’t say no to them! There was chat at my midwife appt. of seeing a consultant, not sure if that’s due to my history or not so things might change but I won’t find that out for another few weeks x

I've not heard anything from the midwife either i don't no Wether to leave it another week or chase them up. How many weeks was use when use had your first appointment? I'm either 8 tomorrow or 7+4 x x

@xxcxdonxx the wait between scans is soooo long!!

@Paws4thought normally if your classed as a high risk pregnancy you get more scans i didn't with James just 12 and 20 week one. But with this one I will be because the shape of my womb xx

@xxcxdonxx yeah, I've not got a date for it yet tho but I plan to book a private one end of next week which will be between 10 and 11.
It's a long time from 12 to 20 weeks, will they give you one at 16? It amazes me how few you get given!
Oh no, hopefully your sickness will fade out now 🤞

Thanks @Paws4thought , it’s very strange that it’s actually happening!

Is your next scan your 12 week one? I don’t know if I’ll be able to wait another 8 weeks but hopefully I’ll start to have more comfort when I start to show and feel movement etc.

Definitely good signs! I thought I was past my sickness but feel horrible this afternoon x

@xxcxdonxx Congratulations, you must be so happy!
I'm ok, trying to resist another scan til next week 🙃 I feel tired and feel sick if I don't eat so assuming they're good signs, no odd taste in my mouth though!
@Jadeypie you might as well have time off, hopefully the sickness will ease soon!