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

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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.

Wow Floydie, that really is good news!
I didnt know they could tell how far on you are from a blood test, is it from the hormone levels?

I'm still feeling really sick, I feel better when Ive eaten though, but the relief doesnt last long. Its so awful feeling like this all the time. I am so tired too! Going to have a lie in tomorrow (hopefully!)

Thanks all for the heads-up about what the booking appointment is about. it's pretty much what you all said - form filling, urine test, blood test, answering questions about family history etc. and as you all said, no doppler at the appointment, which may be a good thing (as it'd be very worrying if we hear nothing!) my midwife seems like a nice person but what I feel is that she doesn't quite listen and always thinks she knows best. eg my EDD I had a private scan which says my EDD is 12/9 which stacks up with my ovulation date based on temping, and also my cycle dates, but she would still go with EDD of 5/9 based on my LMP. why can't she listen?!? I don't want to go to my scan and the sonographer says "oh your bean is measuring small" when my bean is actually a week younger than what they thought!! I'm just fed up. I remember reading on mumsnet about lying on LMP. now thinking about that maybe I should have calculated what my LMP date would have been based on my EDD based on a 28 day cycle. oh well...

Yes trip to Maldives was alot more adventurous than we previously anticipate, we're so glad to come back in one piece. apart from this incident the holiday has been great and very relaxing. Such a contrast to the freezing weather in the UK!

scan is booked at 22/2. I would be 12 weeks based on LMP but 11 weeks based on my ov date. I hope that's not too early for a nuchal test. anyway, that's 12 more days to go!! was quite tempted to have a private scan to see my little bean is still happy after the sea plane crash but given scan is 12 days away maybe I should wait....touchwood no bleeding / no sharp pain so I hope my little bean is strong and fine and not traumatised! I see some of you have scans on 20 or 21 - we can hold our hands and keep our fingers crossed!

Floydie - 12 weeks vs 7+6? that's quite a difference! but at least you don't have to worry anymore!

tinker - how sweet of your DD to ask you to clap every few seconds :)

floydie that's brilliant news!! Hope all goes well with your scan!

Wow, really craved the carbs today! I've also been craving fizzy drinks, which isn't like me but I've had trapped wind over the last few evenings and my SIL suggested them last night as that's what she does and so I think that's why I'm craving them!

When do the proper actual cravings start?? I heard from 6 weeks onwards today but I didn't think it was so early!!

Dorita and Ethelred sorry to hear your news. Hope you're back in the saddle soon, so to speak.

Floydie that must have been a huge relief!

No symptoms here whatsoever. I'm discounting the sensitive nipples because it's been so sodding cold they've been sticking out about a foot, so of course it hurts when they get knocked.

Have been reading my antenatal notes from the midwife, and particularly enjoyed the bit where from 36 weeks we're supposed to not sit with our knees higher than our hips. Hilarious. I shall have to do what my parents' dog does, and be on the floor leaning over with my head resting on the sofa seat. (that's how he asks to sit on it).

Waiting for midwife appt earlier in the week, there was a baby talking rubbish, and DH was particularly enjoying it, saying he'd just figured out where George Lucas got all his ideas for alien languages from, lol. Think he's looking forward to teaching peanut to speak like a Jawa...

Freaking out like others that something will have gone horribly wrong between the early scan and the 12 week one. Really hope peanut's ok. Only got to wait til a week on Tues (but GOD it's dragging...) Good job it's only that long. I used to be able to feel peanut moving- the last time was when I was spotting and waiting for early scan- felt like something blowing tiny bubbles, and occasionally, little muscle spasms. Haven't felt anything since then and it's been...3 and a half weeks. Yikes. Combined with what little I had in the way of symptoms tailing off, it's hard to feel positive. :(

Macaroons your MW will always go off your LMP, however your 12 week dating scan will clarify your EDD. Nhs MW will very rarely pay any attention to private scan data. ATM my MW has me down as being two weeks ahead of where I really am (I have 40 day cycles), hopefully my scan on Monday will go some way to confirming that I'm 11 weeks not 13 weeks! If you are too early for your NT scan, they should just make you another appt.

Floydie wow! What a fantastic result... Fingers crossed that both our scans on Monday are positive!

Rusulka if, at 36 weeks pregnant, you can get your knees anywhere near hip height when sitting, you must be some kind of acrobat

So sorry to hear the news of your scans Ethel and Dorita. I wish you two lovely ladies all the best.

Just home from hospital with ds. Was admitted there from A and E on Tuesday for his chest. Viral and secondary chest infection. Poor wee mite :( Still not out of the woods but well enough to be let home this afternoon and continue meds at home. I am totally shattered and have just realised this minute I haven't been taking my pregnacare or anything folic acid related in days. Head has been in a totally different place. Saying that bread has constituted highly on my diet (folic acid is added right?) and I've been eating a load of fruit as you do in hospitals.

So this weekend will be a case of relaxing and looking after myself and ds. Mum is making me stay at hers so I can take a bit of break and catch up on sleep. I wouldn't be surprised if I come down with something myself after being stuck on a ward with a load of kids with this horrible viral chest.

Quite shocked as she bought me a sweater and I looked at it and it looks huge for me and is two sizes bigger than I normally take. It's actually a bit tight

So sorry Ethel and Dorita. Stay strong, and fingers crossed for next time. Floydie, that sounds like good news! Looking forward to hearing how the scan went. Hope DS is ok Ballroom. And Macaroons, sounds like an eventful trip! I'm sure all is fine - though I know you'll be glad of the reassurance.

Nothing exciting going on with me at the moment. Tired after the week, and belly all bloated after dinner out this evening. Just about fit for bed now. After being one of the first to say symptoms were dropping, boobs have been bothering me at night the last few nights (the only time they're free). Started wearing soft bras at night. Still I don't mind, taking it as a good sign!

Lol at Hotcup.

They mean those sofas and car seats which are tilted back, so your hips are lower than your knees.

I've never been flexible, and certainly couldn't get my knees above my hips! Not without doing an assisted handstand anyway (can't do those, need someone to hold me up!)

Ballroom hope the chest infection clears up quickly and you don't catch one!

ballroom hope your DS feels better soon and you don't catch anything!! I got that awful cold from my DD, it was horrendous!

Well, I'm not really feeling anything today, no sore boobs, no excessive tiredness (although I had a full caf coffee this morning, as I was up early again!) I'm bloated but then again, I've just eaten!

Just 2 more weeks or so to my scan! Its going SO slowly! Trying my best to keep active and keep My head in check! I'm so worried that something will be wrong and that they won't be able to find peanut or something!!

Found out another of my friends is pregnant!! So many pregnancies!! That's me, my SIL, all of you and then 3 of my friends!!!

Ds is on the up and up thanks. Has everyone running after him, waited on hand and foot :) Not feeling the best myself today though. Banging headache and sore throat and ears. Ah well you just have to get up and on with it.

Floydie don't know how I missed that last night. Wow. I'm sure that was a bit of a shock. Good luck with your scan on Monday.

Feel better soon Ballroom. Also I realised I never said hello to Penny - hi!

Just got letter for first midwives appt at the hospital; it's for half an hour before my scan - hopefully that's enough time. The clinic is called 'Midwives Urg History' - what on earth is that? Urgent history?

Just wondering have you been telling family and friends about your PG? I've only told my managers at work (so I can get time off for appointments) haven't even told my parents. Debating whether to wait till after my scan in 11 days time.

I'm telling nobody until after my anomaly scan. If I can get away with that.

With my daughter we told family at 6 weeks. After early miscarriage in December we decided not to tell anyone until we see the scan. Hilariously my sister told me today I better stop breastfeeding my daughter soon as its impossible to get pregnant while breastfeeding - haha! Had booking in yesterday and it was lovely to be back at the hospital where I have so many happy memories of having my daughter. Nearly passed out at the blood tests - oh the shame. Scan is ages away mid March - the suspense!!!

I'll just have had my 12 week scan for mothers day, so I thought that would be a nice gift for my Mum then! Apart from that, no one knows, although DPs work have guessed we think :)

Hi. I'm due on September 1st. Our first child so its all exciting and unknown.

Just wanted to say, got my wrist bands today and feel so much better. Fingers crossed will stay that way! I actually feel normal for the first time in weeks!

Hi stelly!! Congratulations!! Its massively exciting with your first!! I'm on my second PG now!

macaroons I've told quite a few people now! Most of my family know, and a select few of my friends know, its mostly so if anything untoward does happen I'll get the support I'll probably need! My best friend is coming with me for my 12 wk scan as my OH can't make it!

flipflopper are you talking about motion sickness bands? Ive just ordered some! I'm suffering so bad - have lost half a stone already and only 8+3.

I didnt have any sickness last time!!!

Oh ladies. Sudden bleed yesterday at 3pm whilst at work. So so terrifying.

In A&E for five hours (huge palaver because i'm O-neg), sent home after being poked with many needles etc.

Scan this morning. And would you believe there that little thing still was, heartbeat clearly visible, measuring perfectly, chugging away like nothing happened. Dr said it was probably just the rather enthusiastic shag we had the preceding evening

But OMG what a dreadful experience, I know bleeds aren't all that uncommon but I hope you ladies don't have to go through what I did... wow. To say that I'm relieved is the understatement of the century. So glad to be back here without any bad news to report.

oikopolis how scary. Glad you and the bean are ok.

Feeling rough this morning - really struggling to sleep, I was awake til 4am, and then started the day being sick on an empty stomach. Lovely. I hope that means the hormones are nice and strong and the little bean is happily making itself at home inside! Not sure how long we're going to be able to keep this quiet though - surely people will start smelling rats soon?

I should know bloody better, but I stupidly googled high hcg levels for dates; of course all sorts of horrid stuff came up about ectopic, molar pregnancy, downs syndrome, plus incorrect dates and twins. I am quite worried again now

I am saying so many prayers that I see a happy little heartbeat tomorrow, but also trying not to let myself get too excited in case it's bad news

DP can't get time off work either so I'm having to go alone - my mum lives a flight away, all my friends and my MIL are at work (and don't know anyway).

Serious hand holding required.

Step away from google Floydie (why oh why do we do it to ourselves?). What time is your appointment at?

Congrats stelley. I wish I could have that new and exciting feeling like I did with my first. This second pregnancy just feels like a chore and I can't wait to get the next load of months over and done with

macaroons my close friends and immediate family know too. They would have sussed something out soon if I kept turning down wine anyway. Exp also knows as ds told him (he's only four and we never told him but he must have overheard us talking at some stage. You can't get away with anything private with him about)

Glad you're ok oikopolis. Must have been scary for you both.

What on earth is it about pulling my stomach muscles??? I'm almost sure I didn't have this the first time round. Have the cold and sneezed this morning lying down and seriously pulled a muscle down the right side of my stomach. So annoying and sore.

Hi everyone have just found you all.

So sorry to hear about those who have had MC this time round, I know how awful it is.

My EDD is 20 Sept. Very nervous after 2 early mcs in 2010 and then a year off due to new job (consolation in case we couldn't have children really). However those were both at 6+2 and I'm now 8+4 so trying to be really positive this time around. Have GP appt tomorrow morning and then off to see family oop north for half term. Will have to explain lack of wine-drinking as "because we're trying for a baby" as so utterly out of character but I don't want to tell anyone as the worst part of MC the first time was telling people who knew I was pg. Second time was easier as we had kept it completely secret. Hoping for a booking appt fairly soon and then a scan in 3-4 weeks. I have resisted the early scan idea somehow - no real reason just that work is busy, half term when I could have fitted it in we are away up north, and my boss will totally suspect I'm pg if I ask for a half day for a medical appt! So being patient.

Congratulations to everyone who has had a positive scan and fingers crossed for tomorrow for floydie...hopefully it will all be wonderful and either twins or a happy bean who is further on than you thought.

floydie step away from the google!! Bloody awful thing! It will end up worrying you more and more!!

Try your best to calm down and tomorrow you will find out you have a bouncing bean!!

ballroom I keep doing that too! My stomach is pretty much full of pulled muscles!! Its killing me!!