TTC#1 - Looking for Others in the Same Boat PART TWO THE SEQUEL WHERE WE ALL GET OUR BABIES???!

How are you feeling @MocktailMe? Have you got your 12 week scan booked?

@Tater05 the waiting for the baby time is now dragging!!!! And I’m still only 38.5 weeks so could potentially be 3 more 💀

@Tater05 ooh I’d love a home birth but my husbands dead against it :(

I’m feeling good! I finish work on Wednesday/wrapping up final bits now so it will be good to just focus on the baby/house stuff.

I saw all my cousins yesterday and it was good to hear lots of positive stories and things to look forward to.

I’m now trying to balance the urge to do things with the need to relax… I think I might try and do some batch cooking this weekend so I’ve got yummy food to look forward to!

That's exactly what I had as my preferences @CharLdn, minus the epidural as I had a home birth so it wasn't an option. I found the water made a big difference, I was much more comfortable in the water than out. How are you feeling about the last few weeks? It's a strange time

@MocktailMe oh yay 8 weeks is a big milestone ❤️

Birth preferences I want to go for:

plan A - au natural VBAC minimal intervention tens machine/ gas & air water birth

plan B - if it gets too much epidural

plan C - get the baby out as safely as possible but preferably a natural c section with delayed cord clamping etc.

At the moment the baby was back to back so we’ll need to check where he is.

I also need to brief my partner on being an actual birth partner as he seems to think it’s a spectator sport!

@CharLdn 36 weeks already! Gosh that's flown. The 36 week appointment is an intense one, it really does make it all feel real! Sounds like some nasty symptoms you've had especially in this heat, I hope they clear up soon.

@MocktailMe I'm so glad all of your scans have gone well and you're hitting all the milestones. I bet it still hasn't quite sunk in though?! 8 weeks is exciting, you're starting to get into the proper fruit comparisons

Honestly for the heat I highly recommend getting a portable AC unit, it's not the cheapest but it's so worth it. We've not had to worry about her overheating and we've slept well, it makes such a difference.

Has anyone started the WhatsApp group? Definitely still keen to join one!

@MocktailMe I had quite bad morning sickness and found eating small salty snacks regularly helped.

I’m OK I’ve had some issues with heartburn and recently food poisoning like symptoms which I need to get checked out.

Ive got my 36 week appointment on Tuesday where we’re talking about birth preferences which all feels very real now!!

@MocktailMe please keep us posted how your scan goes ! Morning sickness sounds positive (not that it is nice 😂) .

Look after yourself in the heat too!

We are well, trying to keep a baby cool in this heat is not fun and when you’re breastfeeding it’s a sweaty business 😂

@MocktailMe How are you getting on?

Oh @MocktailMe you deserve this so much, I’m so pleased the scan went so well!

I never qualified for rainbow clinic but my sister did and it was so lovely for her as she’d had a lot of loss and trauma. I hope it brings you all the reassurance possible

@MocktailMe congrats to you! So pleased to hear this, so reassuring !

WhatsApp group need asap for updates ! 💙

That's wonderful news @MocktailMe I'm so happy for you! A heartbeat at 6 weeks is amazing, I bet it's such a relief to see things going as they should be

Oh @MocktailMe this is the most wonderful update!!! The relief at seeing a heartbeat is incredible and such a big milestone ❤️ I am delighted for you!! I am so glad they will provide you with extra scans, it is so important to get that extra support and reassurance when you are pregnant after loss so definitely avail of all they are offering you!

3+ is another mini milestone @MocktailMe. Not too long to your scan now!!

Whatever works best for people we can set up but it would be so nice to stay in touch! Happy to set up whatever is needed/best

Oh that's so exciting @MocktailMe!

Definitely up for WhatsApp or some other messenger, it'd be great to keep in touch with you all.

Lovely updates all round, I somehow have a 2 month old already it really does fly by!

I’m also up for WhatsApp 👍🏽

@lavafield 7 months old already! My little
boy is 9 months now it goes so quick 😩

@MocktailMe Excellent progress so far!! I do hope all goes well in the coming weeks too, such a positive start! Well done. Do you keep taking blood thinners? Your scan is very soon now!

l would also love to keep chatting, WhatsApp or any other chat works for me.

I am well here, dealing with a very curious and sneaky 7 month old little man, who wants to grab absolutely everything he sees, especially things that he shouldn’t grab!

@MocktailMe this is so wonderful!! I am so delighted for you and another mini milestone met 👏 sending lots of positivity your way!

@KT199 that's a great idea I’d be up for setting up a group. If not everyone has WhatsApp perhaps we can move to a different chat. Whatever works!

@MocktailMe well done ! This is so positive 🙂🙂🙂

@MocktailMe woohoo! This is great 🤞 Hope you’re feeling OK!