The October 2011 Baby Bus... part 2

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A place for everyone due in October 2011 to hang out and support each other....

Hapy Saturday, Gorgeous Ladies! waves to all

Well, I had my early 'reassurance' scan on Thursday, but it turned out it wasn't very reassuring at all, but all hope is not lost. Basically, the NHS seem to only work on dates based on periods and assume that all women ovulate on Day 14. On that basis, at the time of my scan I would have been 6+4. However, as I had been charting and monitoring I know that I have a slightly longer cycle and didn't ovulate until day 19/20, so am 5/6 days behind what they thought based solely on my LMP. So, I had the early scan and ovaries look great and gestational sac found, but as yet no foetal pole or heartbeat visible. Sac measured 5+5, which would be about right. The consultant was not worried at all and said it was simply too early so he'll scan me again. He was happy to do it next week, but I've moved appointment to 2 weeks as I think we should hopefully see more then. It would be disheartening to go again next week and still not see anything, so I'm going to sit it out. I am trying not to get too attached to the idea of being pregnant, just incase it all goes wrong again. We are obviously thrilled but it's such an anxious time... I think my EDD is now more likely to be 28 or 29 October, but even thinking that far ahead frightens me. I think reaching 12 weeks will be a big milestone for me...

I am also following my GP's advice and am literally doing nothing except working and resting for the next 6 weeks. I have totally cleared my diary. It's weird as I'm quite social, but it's worth it to give my little bean the best possible chance of survival. But I guess what will be will be........ xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

AliTheMinx that's frustrating the NHS assume you only ovulate day 14 - based on my dates and scan, I conceived day 6 of my cycle! Makes me think back to all the worrying about getting some action in days 14 - 16 all the months I was trying, when the time of the month I ovulate was probably the one time I was giving it all a rest!

Hi Penelope! I know... isn' t it maddening?! Ha ha! Thank goodness for my Clearblue Fertility Monitor.. it's really helped me to understand my body. XXXX

Another teacher here! Have also had three late nights this week at school - performances - and can't imagine how I'll do those sorts of things with a baby I'll want to come home to.

alitheminx I really hope it all goes well for you and your little bean. It's such a worrying time isn't it? I've barely had any symptoms which makes me really anxious. I had one bout of sickness, but apart from that, I feel pretty normal...

Our wedding is in April, when I will be 13+2. I think my tummy looks a little rounder but hopefully I can hide it in the photos by holding the bouquet in the right place!!

Hi girls, I never really got to chat to you all properly and unfortunately I've got to hop off the bus. Started to spot on Wednesday and knew instantly it wasn't good, things got worse and after numerous blood tests, scans and Dr appointments it was confirmed I was miscarrying. I think I'm over the worse part and I'm left feeling very empty and disappointed.

The good thing to come out of this is my dh who had decided he didn't want anymore children, has changed his mind after this little surprise. So hopefully in the near future we will get lucky.

Good luck to you all xxx

So sorry to hear that anyhow

sending you big hugs and hope you get your BFP very soon. I know how awful it is as I had a mmc last august, found out at 13 week scan that baby died at 8 weeks.

Take care. xxx

anyhow I'm so sorry to hear your news. We all get attached to these little bundles of cells so fast, don't we, but I really hope that you get a BFP again really soon. x

That's really sad news anyhow.

Lots and lots of luck with your next attempt and keep well x

Thanks so much, Liabella Yes, it's such a worrying time... I am literally taking it day by day, and I know what you mean about symptoms... or worrying about a lack of them! I am feeling quite nauseous, but more so on some days than others, and my boobs are really sore, but every now and then I still have to poke them to check they still hurt (they do!). Oh to be one of those people able to sail through pregnancy without a care in the world....!

anyhow I am so sorry for your loss. I've been there and know how awful it is. Sending much love and hoping you have positive news again soon. XXXXXXXXXXX

anyhow so sorry for your loss. I wish you the best for your future.

For reasons I can't explain I have suddenly become really worried about a MMC. I spent most of the first 7 weeks really worried, then almost relaxed into pregnancy. Now am almost 10 weeks and all worried again although have no physical reason to be. Does anyone else do this? I have my 12 week scan two weeks tomorrow and can't wait, this first trimester feels like it's been a year long.

Hi everyone...am due around 20th Oct with my first and live in the Berkshire area...just wanted to say hello!

Am having an early private scan on Saturday - can't wait.

Penelope - I feel exactly the same, which is why I'm paying for an early scan, not even 8 weeks yet and it feels like I've been pregnant for ever!

am feeling rough and sicky all the time, but haven't actually thrown up luckily - am at work and just want to be in my bed!

anyhow - i am really sorry to hear your news. Take care of yourself

penelope - yep feel the same, colleague had MMC recently and i scares me senseless. Was no so worried with DS, I guess I just feel we can't be that lucky twice.

Feeling almost human today! Bit worried about tomorrow when i hear about my course but we will see?!

Hello! Katie here 33, Gloucester SW, first time mum, scared as hell, due October 30th.

Feel so much better having found a few bods in the same boat :)

Hi Katie, and everyone! I've been another lurker on here for weeks and thought it was about time I said hi.. I'm north of Brum, also a first time mum..due Oct 17th.

Penelope - I also feel the same.. I think its because my sister had an MC last year but I just feel constantly terrified something bad is going to happen.

I also had a major scare on Wednesday when i started spotting. By the time I called the doctors surgery I had worked myself up so much I could barely speak for crying. Thankfully they arranged an early scan first thing Thursday morning at the hospital.. They found our little Bubba and we saw the heartbeat which was such a huge relief. I had also had my dates calculated on a 28 day cycle which I also believed was wrong, and this was confirmed as from their measurement Bubba is a week younger than they originally thought.. (7.5 weeks as opposed to 8.5 weeks) so had my 12 week scan moved back a week. They could see a little pocket of blood in my uterus, but nowhere near Bubba, which they said is nothing to worry about.. so at least I know where it came from.

I thought seeing the heartbeat and that everything was fine would help me feel more relaxed and positive, but it has only taken a few days and now I am worried as I haven't had any MS today and my breasts don't seem to hurt as much as usual... so straight back to irrational fear! I guess I have a lot more of this to come so should just get used to it!

Just wanted to say hi for all October Mums:) Happy to see that there are so many of us. I felt awfull most of February with really nasty mood swings. We finally did a test last Tue, got confirmation:) Waiting for my appoitment with midwife. Greetings to you all!

Hi all,

PunkyBubba, it must have been a frightening few days for you - to try and help put your mind at rest my GP said that there will be days when your symptoms may feel more some days than others in the booby department as well as other things like tummy cramps etc as our bodies change. I am a real worrier too and this is my first time being pregnant, I feel like I am going from worrying about one thing then on to the next. As difficult as it is we need to try and be super brave and not let our fears bully us into feeling scared. I am literally counting down the days until our first scan to know if all is ok so far.

Hope that you have a nice and cosy Sunday night all x

Welcome newbies :-) make sure you add yourselves to our stats list too.

anyhow so sorry for your news, take care of yourself and hope you get some good news again soon.

I'm 6+4 and the MS is coming thick and fast, only thrown up once while brushing my teeth but my body seems to feel sick unless I do absolutely nothing. Got loads of work this month but got most of April off (self employed) so just gotta hang on in there.

Needing to eat salty carbs - fries, toast and butter (gone off wholemeal bread which is weird), white rice, S&V snack-a-jacks etc. Really enjoying pears too and Lucozade is a life saver. Other than that squeezing in proper food whenever I can stomach it. Good job I'm on the pregnancy vits!

A firm little bump is developing just at the base of my still bloated belly and the boobs are still growing (from 36D-E so far).

Got an appt with GP tomorrow about my achy hips, just to get some advice, all feeling very real. Trying not to worry and just hoping the little bump stays strong and healthy.

Oops meant to link to stats list, it's here That'll be the baby brain!

Hi,

I had my early scan yesterday. Baby's size was spot on for dates and there was a heartbeat too. With that in mind, I will ring to make a booking in appointment with midwife now as I am 8 weeks. I didn't want to meet her yet until my scan, after having a drawn out mc in my last pregnancy that took place over 4 weeks with 4 scans before baby's heartbeat finally stopped. I'm feeling a little more relaxed after seeing the baby is the right size.

Hey ladies

I'm really sorry for your loss anyhow. Hope that you have lots of support and wish you lots of luck for a BPF soon.

Welcome to any newbies. This is an enormous bus!

Its good to see so many symptoms and some reassuring early scans. I'm in two minds about an early scan. Having had an mc before I would quite like to have one but we're going on holiday in a fortnight and I'm thinking it might be better to have a lovely time away in blissful ignorance and then arriving back and having my 12 week scan. Decisions, decisions.

Hope you've all had lovely weekends.

MS has been so much worse this week, (am 8 + 3) i'm really struggling. and now after a busy week at work of course i have a nasty cold (possibly another sinus and throat infection) and the number one recommended home remedy for sore throat? gargling with warm salt water, which of course makes me feel like i'm going to be sick.
what a nightmare. and i need to go to work tomorrow because i've planned to tell my boss on tuesday and need to be able to say how much the pregnancy is not affecting my work!
sorry, just a little vent. hope everyone else is doing well. please pass any MS coping suggestions my way. so far i'm eating constantly during the day, then not at all in the evening as i just can't face it. wristbands help a bit, but not enough!

we had a lovely weekend... told parents and my siblings on Friday evening via Skype... they loved it...

then told PIL yesterday...
they're all very very happy for us...

Aww monkeybubbles I totally understand - For MS I'm eating every hour or so, find the more I rest, the less it gets me (pretty impossible when my job requires travelling and jumping around - freelance drama tutor). If I make sure I'm in bed for at least 8hrs every night (I wake up a lot being pg but staying in bed and resting seems to help) I can have a few hours before MS kicks in.

At various times sipping Lucozade (original), sucking polos or pear drops helps. I often feel like if I was actually sick I might feel better

I also try to hang on to the fact that it's supposed to be a good sign of a strong pregnancy

I must get some of those sickness bands!

Good morning all,

I am 8 weeks today, and very thankfully got a letter from the hospital on Friday giving me a date for my first scan. I'll be 12+1 when it's happening, so that has made me happy.

Roll on another four weeks .

Well I've just booked my booking in appointment with the 'helpful' receptionist(!) I'll be 10 weeks for my appointment sobi asked for me to book my scan before we meet, as advised by the ultrasound operative at my private scan, as apparently there is a 5 week wait at the hospital, and I don't want to be nearly 16 weeks for my dating scan, I'll be showing by then!!

Anyway, she asked what number pregnancy this is and when I answered 5 she was incredulous and cried, 'fifth pregnancy, as in 5 babies?!' Grrr. She didn't give me the chance to say that 2 of those pregnancies failed.

Sorry, I'm in a grumpy mood after being on hold for 8 minutes then getting through to Mrs Ice Knickers!