emmsy's onwards and upwards part 2, more good new please!

scan not san jools

annie can you ring the midwife you spoke to in January and see if she can sort it out for you?
sabs what sun????It's teemimg down up here!
jools I do hope you get your reassurance san xx
blue where's all your zen like feelings gone??? You are the calm one on here

Thanks for the advice everyone. It's not af exactly, it's heavy spotting - blood on toilet paper but not on a pad & it happens EVERY month. Incidentally it has stopped now but will probably be back tomorrow. Will definitely call the docs. There is still a chance for bfp for me this month but think I will go on to mc like I did in Jan. I'm so frustrated as I know my doctor will say it's just my body getting back to normal but it has been happening for 15 months now.

blue big hug - sodding hormones, they get you when you are, they get you when you're not and they get you in between

scorpiobig gold star for you.x

waves and stomps back to RL. yep it must be pmt

oh Annie - at your EPU, that's simply outrageous. Do they not know how fragile and terrified you are post mc and that you could lie and say you had been bleeding (unless they demand proof of that too ). I hope your GP gives them what for. God this makes me so angry....

Our EPU is self referral and totally understand the anxieties of pg post mc, getting an early scan is a given as it should be EVERYWHERE .

Jools - good to hear your hopefully getting one after your visit to the GP.

MLS - you need to get yourself off to the docs.

Hi sabs - good to hear from you!

Check you barbie - with the numerous job offers - head hunted indeed .

I'm feeling floored today. Don't know if its the pg hormones or come down from last week but I'm terrified and anxious and having thoughts like "if I'm going to mc, can it be sooner rather than later this time". Its such a bloody rollarcoaster and today I just don't have the energy for it.

Hey Annie at your EPU! Why the postcode lottery huh? Its just not fair, I'm thankfully blessed with my EPU & have the same nurse whos become a real friend, let me in for weekly scans pushed the extra mile for erpc's/referral to fetal meds etc & has been a sweetheart with my last 4.. So glad you have a good GP that will push for you!

Anyway - sneaky post whilst working - just checked the weather on BBC site & been wondering about the TV prog on BBC2, Thurs at 9pm 'Proffesor Regan... ' (forget the title!) shes investigated the beauty business last week & the pharmacy business this week, but it is our one and the same Lesley Regan MC specialist extraordinaire! Thurs is 2 of 4 so dont know if MC is even mentioned but thought Id share that with you all!

at all of you enjoying the sun while Im at work!!!! Roll on 4pm!!!

Will pop back at lunch & try & catch up with you all! xxxxxxxxxxxxx

sounds like you have a good GP anniecam makes a world of difference...hope you hear pretty soon...

My lovely GP has just rang me and was very sympathetic and says she will ring the EPU today for me and tell them she strongly recommends i have a 8 wk scan, then ring me back with the time and date, i could have cried with relief. Just got to wait for her to ring me back now.

Jools-Hope you have less trouble than this sorting your early scan out!!

sorry for x-post

annie to hear that! we're here to listen...hope you get through to the GP and they can arrange the scan

jools hope you're able to get the scan too...

x posts Annie - I'd be furious aswell If my request gets refused, I think I'll go privately - can't bear to wait till 12 weeks again, thinking I'm PG and making plans

Any chance you could speak to the MW who said you could have a scan ?

morning all, hope everyones making the most of the sun!

scorpio ive added you on FB...any1 else feel free to add me on (after adding barbie on and going through her list of friends) About the boxing, i started aerobics classes a month before i conceived, but stopped when i got the BFP. I think the rule is if youve been exercising for a while before conceiving, then its fine to carry on. I didnt think the month was long enough, plus DH wrapped lots of cotton wool, plus bubble wrap all around me to "protect" me!...bless him....maybe jools might have better advice as she's the exercise queen on here! Hope GP grants you the scan at 7 weeks as its so reassuring to have it then.I was able to self-refer to my EPAU but i understand that isnt the case everywhere. BTW my boobs didnt get that sore either

jools i also had spotting from week 5 for a few weeks...its freaked me out too, but it turned out to be fine....sending lots of positive thoughts your way.

vjay good luck at the midwife and im so excited about your scan too, though i can understand your nervousness too. My 20 week scan is on 12th may, so exactly 3 weeks time!

MLS sorry to hear TEW got you....sending you baby dust to store for next month

neeko work hey, damn them! i have to go back to work on friday and not looking forward to it at all. I have contacted HR and my senior manager to find out if any changes will be made for when i go back or not. Havent heard back from them....

barbie how did it go at the nail spa interview today?? its like waiting for the buses hey! good luck whatever you decide hun

kate good to hear your hen night went well...how long now till the big day?

grace what did you decide about driving over today to see DH? nothing wrong with practising

sabs waves to LBM anniecam mm, scamper wherever you are and any1 else ive missed

Well i made the most of the sun yesterday and spent lots of time in the garden...even managed to get net access from there...will be going out again today, but only to do food shopping and maternity clothes shopping

*Scorpio - my boobs have only just got a little tender in the last couple of days. They grew quite noticeably yesterday and I am rather proud of my cleavage this morning

As for the boxing - I went through with my GP exactly what exercise I do and she basically said that as long as I listen to my body - stop if I am overheating, too breathless or my abdomen feels uncomfortable, then I should carry on to the level I did before as long as I feel able - I slowed down last time and still MC'ed, then hated my fat, unfit body so I'm going to keep going this time for as long as I feel comfortable. I don't know what your Thai Boxing entails, but I'm sure if you speak to your instructor, he or she could discreetly let you know about any moves you shouldn't do. I have an info sheet one of my instructors gave me last time round that gives you alternative moves and pointers on what to avoid, so it was easy enough just to absorb that info and adjust my workout accordingly without relying on the instructor to remember to tell me

GP appt was OK - I burst into tears when talking about the last MC, which did encourage her to request a 7 - 8 wk scan for me. She did say the request might be refused, but we'll see ... She basically said that the chances of things going wrong again are quite low and there is nothing I can do, so there is little to be gained by worrying myself into a frenzy - easier said than done though !!

Thanks for the info on spotting Vjay I keep reminding myself I didn't spot at all last time - the MC was very sudden, so I can't really take spotting as a sign either way Looking forward to hearing the colour after your scan

HI everyone
MLS Sorry AF got you, i would def go and see your GP and see if they can do anything/refer you on re short cycles.

Im feeling quite as rang EPU this morning to book myself in for a scan at 8 weeks for next week, nurse i spoke too says 'why do you want a scan, are you bleeding?' i replied no, i wasnt, so she says 'well im sorry, you cant have scan, only if either a, you are bleeding or b,you have had 3 consecutive mc,s'. I told her that the mw i saw when i had my loss in January (who is a senior mw by the way) said i could ring up and book a scan for when i was 8 weeks as reassurance. She replied ' well i dont know why she told you that' !!. I am a mixture of furious and very upset.
Ive rang my GP but she is busy in surgery till gone 12 and EPU will be closed then for today. Ive left a message via the receptionist to plead with her to get me my scan for next week.

Im sorry for the me me me post but i havent gone anyone else to whinge to at the minute.

Morning,
thanks annie neeko and kate I am looking forward to the scan, bit nervous too but that's just normal.

jools don't worry too much about the spotting, I had it from weeks 5 to 9, easier said than done not to worry, but mention it to the gp, oh you should me there now.

barbie good luck with this next interview, it's good to have the choice then as you say you can pick the best one for you.

mls sorry your body is messing you around a bit, speak to your gp again if you can.

Well I'm off to see the midwife later for my 22 week check up, taking ds with me as it's after school so that should be nice

yep is me

MLS - how old is dd or how long has your period returned? I think a few months is excusable but not much longer iyswim. I totally understand why you are angry!

Feeling today as started my usual 20/21 day bright red bleed, I just don't understand why this has happened every month since dd was born. I told my gp about it who said its probably my body getting back to normal, I'm not convinced. This also happened in Jan from day 20 for 5 days & then I had a bfp. Can't help thinking that I might not have had mc if I hadn't had that 5 days of bleeding at the beginning. Also thinking that if I do happen to be pg now I will probably mc as I've had the bleeding this morning.

Sorry to harp on.

Scorpio big congrats to you, its very good news.

Also - me again

DH wants me to stop thai boxing until i'm 14 or so weeks, he is scared. What do you all think? I have only been going 6 weeks though.But love it!

Jools - don't worry about the test too much, i think those tests are the devils work! The level of hcg can vary daily and from wee to wee - some women find SMU better than FMU. I refuse to buy anymore tests as x2 yesterday were darker than control, and i dont want to be comparing colours of lines!

DH is getting used to it and sent me a lovely text just have to keep quiet in RL!

I want facebook friends!

Stephanie Croxton, the one facing sideways. there are only 2 of us i think anyway!

Jools - good luck at GP. We are going on thursday to request an early scan for 7-8 weeks. They did say last time....if not we will go privately. I need to know!

I have the tired whoozy thing, but my breasts arent sore? I'm scared.

LOL Jools I'll certainly consider your suggestion!
Meant to say good luck to Vjay for Saturday and give annie a big wave. Hope you're getting over the tiredness now.

Thanks Barbie - will have a look later

Got to log on and do a bit of work before I go to see the GP at 9.10. Just did another test with FMU - to prove I am PG before I see her !! Blardy conception indicator thingie still says 1 - 2 weeks since conception so I shall mention it to her.

Boobs are growing and I'm getting bloated now, so things are progressing - I just can't be anything but pessimistic at the mo, which is probably my way of coping / preparing for disappointment ...

Back later to catch up - but good news on being in demand in Dubai and, Neeko - get yourself a Blackberry or an iPhone so you can catch up with MNet without work getting in the way - how very dare they

Morning ladies! This working malarkey is rubbish - don't they realise I have lots of irtual friendships to maintain?? I was naughty and did quite a bit of lurking at work yesterday, but shouldn't really post from there as they are wathing what you do. The kids are in school today anyway (yesterday was an inservice) so I'll actually have to teach rather than lurk.
Thanks for all your lovely messages yesterday - you lot are the best!
There's quite a lot of us on the 2ww now and with this thread being so lucky we're sure to have more good news soon.
Jools Try to rel;ax hun. I know it's easier said than done. Sending you sticky thoughts.
Barbie you're being headhunted - wow! Hope int goes well an you get to choose.
Gracie LOL at you stalking husband for a BD , but know I'd do the same.
MLS have you caved yet?
LBM Hope BDing went well
Scorpio Congrats again - so exciting!
Kate Not long now. Still no sign of AF?
Better actually get to work so big non-MN hugs to all. Sorry for not posting to everyone individually. I'll lurk at lunch