The Knicker-Checking Boobs-a-Swelling Carb-Craving Christmas and New Year Shaggers - all aboard the Sept 2012 Baby Bus!

[MissCoffeeNWine]

1,000 posts into the very popular September 2012 thread, here's a new one, for knicker checking, boob prodding, toilet rushing, oh and eating the entire contents of the fridge or McDonalds

Here's to our tiny beans and all the lovely ladies lost along the way.

Full steam ahead to booking in and positive scans aplenty.

Hi ladies. Well I have had lots of abdo discomfort today. Don't remember it being so bad with other too. Wondering if I may have an urine infection. May pay a visit to docs if school not closed tomorrow.

Hi Everyone,

Sorry I've not been about, just caught up on the previous threads and the new one too- love the name!! Am now 10 weeks and 4 days, can't wait to get to 12 weeks when I will feel less stressed and worried!

Glad to hear there are still lots of us on the Sept 2012 bus, sorry to hear of those that have left, thoughts go out to them.

Have managed to get an early scan at eight weeks and saw a tiny heartbeat which made me feel alot better as have only had sore boobs, exhaustion (in bed by 9pm every night) and carb craving. So was wondering if all was ok as didn't feel ill at all.

Have been booked in by midwife and 12 week scan booked for 17th Feb!! Want to get really excited, but also want to hold back to make sure everything's ok.....

Take care all

Suzie
xxxxxx

waves hello

Can I play, please? I'm new and 8 weeks pregnant with my second child. I had 3 miscarriages before my son, so early pregnancy isn't my bestest time, but tearing around after a toddler doesn't leave much time to dwell and obsess.

I'm feeling tired and thirsty, and not very nauseous. Still breastfeeding so maybe that has something to do with it?

Nice to be around people with similar preoccupations to my own :)

Dorita and Ethel I really hope you both have a positive outcome this week. I have my FX for you x

I'm starting to get very nervous about my 12 week scan (it's a week tomorrow); I feel like my 'symptoms' are disappearing & it's worrying me a little.

Welcome Jolly; I'm also tearing round after my toddler DS, it is exhausting, but takes your mind off worrying!

I'm totally with you on the wind issue

Wispers to madmokeys mee too!! My OH is complaining that I'm like a man at the moment!!

Feeling very nauseeous tonight, it might be the amount I've eaten tho, when I sat down to eat I felt beyond hungry so possibly went a little overboard but it was yummy!!

I've had very little symptoms sometimes but I'm hoping this just means my body is settling into pregnancy!

The only thing I'm concerned about is when I cough and I am laid down my stomach pulls, its about where peanut will be so I'm a bit concerned! My midwife is coming over the week after next so I shall mention it then!!

Not going to get chance to get on tomorrow as I've got to go to hospital for some follow up tests with my dyspraxia and an appointment in the evening!! So I'm gonna be pretty wrecked so I shall see you on tuesday!!

Have a good day tomorrow guys!!

Hello ladies, hope you are all having good weekends. I didn't do much with mine, lots of cooking and baking for DH as I know I won't be up for much again this week - like last week I'll be tired after work, so building up brownie points in advance!

Hotcupofteaplease try not to stress on the symptoms - I was stressing because mine dropped a lot 3-4 days before what turned out to be a healthy scan on Tues. Also my stomach isn't as bloated etc - I wore jeans this weekend! First restrictive clothing item in weeks. Met the midwife for the first time on Friday, she tells me that its unlikely that my symptoms are fluctuating like I thought, but more likely that I'm getting used to the hormones. Sounds like as you get further on, the symptoms go down a bit. Exciting that you've got your scan in a little over a week! You might be the first on this thread? I'm 10+2 - here's hoping my scan letter comes this week sometime!

Thank you WaitingForLittleR; my sensible self is telling me to chill out, but my pessimistic self is telling me to worry
I didn't feel like this with DS, partly because I didn't really have any symptoms at all and partly because I was more naive and unaware of everything that could go wrong (MN has a lot to answer for!)
I think you're right about getting used to pregnancy & hormones; I feel like I'm 'levelling out' a bit.
I'm actually not even very sure of my EDD; my cycles were a mess after coming off the pill in September. All being well, the scan should enlighten me as to how far along I really am... FX you get your scan date through soon.
Thank you for your comforting words x

I'm losing symptoms too, totally lost the nausea, tiredness and food faddyness. I'm only 8+3 weeks.

I won't have my '12 week scan' until I'm nearly 14 weeks, which seems particularly cruel given my history (MMC at 14 weeks and loss at 17 weeks) It's still well over a month away.

I'm really worried something has happened causing my symptom loss.

Hi Hi peeps

I have 4 MCs under my belt but this pg feels so much better... am about 6 weeks and am experiencing a killer NEED for carbs (chips) and salt.... I also have THAT super sensitive sense of smell that precedes all bout of nausea and proper morning sickness, sore boobs and an overwhelming feeling of being tired... never felt so good to feel so lousy! fingers crossed x

Good luck to everyone who is losing symptoms - FX that it's just that you're coming out the other side of hormone hell (for now). I look forward to that day - discovered this morning that being lazy and leaving the washing up for the next day is a Bad Idea when it means the front of the house still smells strongly of curry... But it tasted so good last night!

Rus, I woke up this morning thinking, hey, my mouth is really dry, I wonder if I need to be drinking more. Thanks to MadMonkeys for casting light on the increased volume of blood thing. I would never have thought of that on my own, but it makes total sense. Feel like I am an extra in Aliens now.

Morning All, hope everyone has got to work/school runs etc safely - cold out there!

I am working from home today as have my long awaited booking in today at 10+2!

Add me to the list of disappearing symptoms, have managed to eat a lot this weekend and definitely don't feel as sick as I have in the past - boobs are sore on and off and tummy less bloated - am hoping it's the settling in to hormones/pregnancy rather than anything sinister - roll on those 12 week scans for everyone.

On a side issue, does anyone know about "free" dental care once your pregnant? I've got quite a bad toothache which I've been putting off seeing a dentist about (due to fear rather than money!) - does anyone know how the system works and what treatment you are entitled to once your pregnant? Thanks in advance x

Ask your MW for a maternity exemption form, Loup, they then send you a maternity exemption card in the post dated to a year post-EDD. You get to keep the card for as long as you're pregnant and for the first year of your baby's life if your baby is born post-24 weeks. You get free dental care and prescriptions etc.

I still have mine from my last pregnancy despite their charming letter asking me to send it back, which arrived just four days after my baby died/was born at 17.5 weeks. I haven't used it though I imagine it's deactivated. I should have a new one soon. They can send out a form that fast when it's their money they're saving but didn't manage to cancel my 20 week scan and spent weeks chasing me to come for that, even sending a letter to my doctor about my 'non-attendance'. Organisation fail.

MissCoffee, can't believe how they treated you! That is shocking mis-administration, on both counts!

Loup, I too always put off seeing the dentist due to fear! :)
You are entitled to free dental care when you are pregnant... I have googled it a lot, as I needed to go. Though from what I read, and what my GP said to me, it all depends on you finding an NHS dentist who will take you on. Fortunately for me I was already registered with one and I have recently been and had free treatment with absolutely no problems, even in the absence of my maternity exemption certificate (which arrived yesterday after I sent off the form my GP gave me, about a week ago). At the time I didn't have it, but they took my word for it that I was pregnant, I was quite amazed and impressed.

Hope you can get it sorted out, toothache is miserable....

Further to the above, I'd actually be really interested in anyone's input re dentists... I am still beating myself up because I allowed the dentist to take an x-ray!!! I had checked with my GP who basically told me to trust the dentist, and said the radiation amount is minute anyway. I googled it extensively and found mixed information, but lots stating that you get more radiation on a flight than from a dental x-ray and that its FINE. The dentist also insisted it was fine, and said the radiation is miniscule and is only aimed at the tooth (but then why do they always leave the room... that freaks me out!) and in the end I did trust her. But I still feel awful, and am worried I've done untold damage. Does anyone know? (local anaesthetics are also apparently FINE, as opposed to general)

hello. Was planning on coming on here today to tell you about my lovely relaxing weekend when DH and DD went to London to do decorating for my parents and left me to have a time out and fun with my friends. Did have a great time.

Really unfortunatly though last night I started bleeding, just a little at first but fresh and now this morning as various stuff has kept coming out is clear that it is actually a MC and have lost our baby. Really really gutted. was 10 +1 this weekend.

I can't really face starting a MC thread right now but have so many questions about what to do and how long it might last I just wondered if anyone who has gone through it might message me privatly, how long it will last, what i need to do etc?

I really luckily have hardly told anyone, not even my parents. i am not sure we could cope with their grief as well right now.

I am going to come to terms with not having a baby this sept, and hope that you guys all have amazing rest of pregnancies and enjoy your little ones loads. I was looking at my DD today toddling round, saying mama and if its possible felt just even more grateful that I have her and what a fragile gift she is. I know i'll have a friend for her eventually and just know that life is crazy, we just have to see what happens.

im still waiting for med stuff and the confirmation but in case i dont feel up for coming back on here for a bit thanks to you guys for sharing the highs and lows of my second pregancy with me. xxxx

I am feeling much better too. I did POAS this morning just to make sure before I go to my booking appointment tomorrow. Needless to say it was positive and came up instantly so all ok. I'm not quite so tired but then I did have a nap yesterday from 2pm till 5pm and then in bed by 8.30pm

loup I think all dental treatment is free when you have you mat exemption card. Not sure about if you are registered private if it makes a difference. i avoid dentists too.

We made it to school safely but slowly, the boys couldn't walk 2 steps without playing with the snow lol

Oh three i'm so sorry to read your post, you sound as if you're being very brave, I hope you have some support and tlc in RL. MC is awful at any time but I am sure the further along you are the worse it is.

I MC in March at 6-7 weeks so it might be a different experience but I found it was like a heavy period which went on for 7ish days. I then had a scan at the EPU to check everything was back to "normal" before we tried again - frustratingly it took me and DH another 9 months to fall again which is difficult when everyone says it's easy to fall straight away after a MC.....

Wishing you all the luck in the world for a future BFP and sticky bean xx

Thank to those for the dentist avice, I will ask the MW when I see her today and hopefully my local dentist will agree to see me - although seem to recall finding an NHS dentist to take you on is difficult - fingers crossed.

threefortea I am so, so sorry.

In detached moments, I tell myself that if it happens, it must be because nature/our bodies know when something is wrong with the cells/chromosomes, and that it is ultimately for the best and that what will be will be. However, in the actual event it must be so hard and heartbreaking, especially when you've already been through this much and come this far. I hope you and DP can deal with it OK and come through it soon - hope you'll soon be back on another thread with a successful pg next time! xx

threefortea am so so sorry to hear that. If you go on the body and soul topic there are mc/loss threads which might help you.
Really sorry to hear. it is just so disappointing isn't it.

Am still lurking on here til rhursday when i am sure it will be officially game over for me, but glad to hear things going well for so many others. Xxx

Oh, Three, so sorry to hear that. Take care of yourself & your DD xx

So sorry threefortea
Well I plucked up courage to see gp today. Told to pass number on to midwife for booking appointment. Obv mentioned my age re tests etc but not my weight. Fingers crossed I won't get grief over it. GP said booking usualy done by 8weeks. Could be a problem as half term. Might need to postpone that as not ready to tell dc yet.
Good luck to those having scans soon.

I am so sorry teaforthree. X

for you teaforthree.

Threefortea how awful for you; I am so sorry you are going through this. Times like this certainly do make you appreciate your DC more than ever, they are so precious. Lots of love to you and your family x

Misscoffee and Loup23; the more people whose symtoms are disappearing makes me think this is 'normal' perhaps? That's what I'm hoping anyway...

Ethel still thinking of you and Dorita; hoping it all works out for you on Thursday x

York funny you should say about not being ready to tell your DC yet; we haven't told DS as such, (he's only 2.8 years), but he said yesterday 'mummy, don't bother putting that high chair in the loft, my new brother or sister can use it when they get here...'