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Hi guys couldn't think of anything else, hope this is ok!

Thanks guys.
I'm 6+1 and yes, plan to request a scan at EPU tomorrow

At least you have a constructive plan SES. I bet it's a bit of implantation at 6 weeks; didn't you have some spotting too around time af was due?

Yes I did. I guess I just don't know what is "normal" bleeding
Sorry for TMI but this is constant, bright red, some small clotty bits but still on first pad

London? Hmm

Ses, as per FB, will be thinking of you over the next 24 hours ((hug))

So, what's new? I've heard G&T's news which is amazing, am very pleased for her. Am sure it must be a complete walk in the park by no.8! Am completely out of date on EVERYTHING else though....

My boys are good, 4.5 and 1.7 now. DS1 has finally toilet trained in the last month or so, seems he was lactose intolerant and may have an intolerance to tuna, although we've got to trial him with the tuna again to be sure.

DS2 meanwhile is a right stroppy but affectionate handful, he's starting to talk and signs a bit too, would be nice to get his language developing a bit more as its the last major milestone to tick off to be sure his problems at birth haven't caused any lasting damage. He seems bright as a button.

Certainly hasn't caused a problem with BF, DS2 is still going strong and being very bloody resistant to stopping - was thinking of starting a thread to get some support.

Who's up for updating me?

Well diege is pg, as is bumps, gruff gave birth to another ds a few weeks ago, I gave birth to surrogate baby girl a couple of months ago... Kayz is getting married next year... Gruff is moving sometime soon... Think thats it really on big news...

Cant remember what you've seen/not seen...

As for London... I'm coming from blackpool with both dd's on my own! Only been on the tube a couple of times and that was years ago with DH- scared doesn't cut it!

Ses, thinking of you and keeping my fingers crossed. Hope you manage to get a scan tomorrow. Glad you have others on here who can share good experience and give advice.

Btw (very insignificant) AF turned up today (11 days late). Have all sorts of mixed feelings now about pg, Dc3, or not. DH is pretty clear on the topic though

LaTour - good to "see" you. You're amazing to still be bring. Re. Lactose intolerance in DS1, both mine have multiple-intolerances, so if I can help with recipes or anything just shout (think you have maybe said before that you have experience of this though).

Diege - poor DD3 and poor you - 4 hrs at a&e!

Right - bedtime!

EPU won't see me til Monday :(
They say they wouldn't be able to guarantee a clear answer at 6+2.
Still bleeding - fairly constant and not quite as heavy as a period. Boobs no longer sore this morning so really not hopeful. I'll try a HPT later maybe.
Do I stay home alone and mope or try and go into work?!

Oh SES what a nightmare I can see what they mean about not being able to see much, but to have to wait the weekend will be excrutiating. Would a private scan be an option? At least they could tell you if what they saw would be consistent with a 6 week pregnancy? RE@ work or home, I would probably say home although when I have been in the same situation as you I have HAD to go in, and did feel much better for it. Thinking of you x

Ses- Monday??! thats ages but I guess if its not conclusive now I can see what they are saying. agree with diege about investigating private scan if you can... at least then you are doing soemthing about it rather than wondering.

I'd second staying at home and resting- if you go to work and have to rush about you will be worrying

what does your DH think?

You are at the exact point I was at when i had bleeding with the SG. I was 6+1 when I was scanned and it wasnt conclusive there was just a blob so they called me back 2 wks later at 8wks for another look.

Thank you guys!

I've come home for the moment and made excuses for my meeting this morning. This afternoon I'm doing a presentation to Eastbourne WI (thrilling I know!) on pharmacy and think I might just do that.

Spoke to one of my colleagues just now who didn't know I'm pg but has a DD a few months younger than O and is going to start ttc this summer. I thought she would understand re work and ttc. She was great and told me not to bother with meetings tomorrow. She said to make an excuse like a family bereavement or O being ill.

Not sure about a private scan. I suppose I could see whether I can get one tomorrow.

That sounds a sensible approach re: work SES - just do what you can manage. Do what you feel's best scan-wise. I think that I would feel tempted to get a quick look privately, but in reality would no doubt hang on for Monday as I've always wondered where you stand in the NHS system with a private scan. Anyway will stop rambling. I have everything crossed for you; you've been through so much heartache already xx

oh ses poor u resting at home sounds sensible

re dd1 and possible dyspraxia

anyone else with a 5.5 year old
what behaviour is normal for that age?

main concerns -
doesnt listen
always talks loud or shouts , over excitable
messy handwriting
very full on behaviour especially at home lots of tantrums
if doesnt get what she wants!!!!

Tink- I'm gonna be completely honest and say after you mentioned your dd showing lots of symptoms I went to find a list of them... Dd1 shows 95% of the symptoms, but I am in no doubt that it's just normal behaviour for her age! She does everything you say your dd does, and more! But she's a normal, fine 5yo imo.

Posted before I'd finished...

Ses- hope your feeling ok. Monday does sound like a long time away but it may be the best option to wait than to go private and get an inconclusive answer... My thoughts are with you. :)

Quick one to check in on Ses...

Hope the presentation went ok and you are feeling ok.??

Hi Cant, Tink, Diege.
xx

Tink DD1 is 5.8 and shows about 50% of the symptoms. I do sometimes think she's a bit 'odd' but I think it's probably normal for her age and she'll grow out of it. She's very flappy but her writing is good and she has a wonderful imagination, but also she doesn't listen, doesn't use cutlery well, and a few other things on the list.

Ses, hope you're ok.

thanks ladies

teacher called me over for a chat when i picked her up said they ticked off on checklist i gave them what things they had noticed and did a quick test then said it is definetly worth going to the dr
we r going in a week today after school for a chat especially about home behavoir especially tantrums and loud shrill voice plus excitablity , she is very quiet @ school so dont get the tantrums
i looked at a list of 35 and can tick of 28 things

school have been so helpful senco r going to help in the class with coordination and handwriting etc

Hi! TINKS, My dd3 is 5.6 and displays about 50-60% of the symtoms on the list. Odd that her bahaviour tantrum-wise is different at school - I'd say this suggests that particular symotom may be environmental rather than linked to something like dyspraxia. I think the more knowledge you get from meeting experts etc the better position you will be in.
Consultant's appt today and all well. Consultant has actually recommended a VBAC as he sees not reason not to after me having 3 normal deliveries previously . He said a badl's ring doesn;t usually reoccur, and that my best bet risk-wise is a vbac So very surprised and pleased! Oh and he did a quick scan in the office and placenta is apparently posterior now . So either I have the world's first detataching and rattaching placenta, or the sonographer made a mistake at the 10 wk scan!

SES, have been thinking of you. How are things tonight?

Oh and CANT our train gets into LImestreet at 9.58, so see you then!

Thanks again for all your support and kind words. I went and did the presentation this afternoon and it went ok. Bleeding stopped around lunchtime as well which was good but started again about an hour ago so not so good.
I did do a HPT this evening and that's still +ve so maybe not all lost yet but I know the HCG would stay in the system a while anywa.

On another note, any advice about DS? He woke up a few nights ago at 3.30am (most unlike him) screaming so much that we concluded he must have been having a nightmare. He wouldn't go back in his cot and so we brought him into bed with us.
Every night since at bedtime, he doesn't want to go in his cot and clings to whichever of us is doing bedtime. He normally cries still before settling for about 10mins or so but these last few nights it's been real distraught crying and for up to 30mins. We've chosen not to go into him as I don't think that will help and eventually he does settle. Do you think we should just continue and it will wear off?

Tink - sorry for your worries with DD1. Really tough at such a young age to know exactly what's going on. I agree with Diege that it's worth exploring the different behaviour at home and at school. I think you're doing the right thing to ask questions and I hope you get some answers soon.

evening

hi diege thanku - i was always different @ home to school just felt more confident at home then school she says she just gets shy with the teachers

ses thinking of u

Hi Ses, glad bleeding stopped - sorry it has started again. Am keeping fingers crossed for you. Re. DS - have you checked for back teeth coming through? Iiirc they can come through any time around 2-2.5 and often it's such a gap since last teeth came through parents don't think of looking for that. Other than that, no clues I'm afraid. If it is teeth, from my DS and other friends' experience, the DC can't explain what's wrong because they don't recognise the pain, so it's very confusing/painful all round.

have been googiling dyspraxia says common for children with dyspraxia to bottle up tantrums etc and negative behaviour till they get home and get around family members
hi star

evening all.

Ses so sorry you are going through this I have my fingers crossed for you.

I would say two things possiable about ds 1 is he well could he have an ear infections. Owen wont lay down when he has one and screams when you try and put him down. 2. seperation anxiety? Owen had it about 2 after suffering night terrors. We would put him down, let him cry for 5 mins go to him but not pick him up. Sooth him and walk out let him cry for 5 mins go to him but not pick him up etc etc... lasted about a week....

Morning! SES, how are things this morning? I would approach the sleep problem with ds like BUMPS has suggested. I think by taking him out of the room into your bed you may be making things worse in the long term, so would keep it low key, go in after 5 mins, settle down without picking up then leave, even if still crying. I would then wait 10 mins, and repeat, etc etc. I could never manage the suggested 20, but 10 mins slots seems to get the point across!
Better go as dh away with work and all 4 are causing havoc upstairs!