PART 2!! The-Knicker-Checking-Boobs-a-Swelling-Carb-Craving -Christmas-and-New-Year-Shaggers-all-aboard-the-Se pt-2012-Baby-Bus

[Loup23]

Hoping to carry on the brilliant thread started by misscoffeenwine which was so popular we got to 1000 posts before starting another - come over and join me...... Promise to think of a more original name for Part 3!

Well done Loup I was going to start a new thread last night but chickened out !

Hope the others find us lurking! Tried to post the link on the Sept 2012 thread but without much success . Will sit patiently and wait..... Hope you're well though!

Hello ladies, thanks for the link loup

All's well with me except I've had terrible toothache again! Had a miserable weekend! Been trying to avoid all meds, including paracetamol even though its meant to be fine. Did resort to it in the end though, I was that desperate!

Ended up having the tooth pulled today - it was so much easier than I expected, and I am so relieved! It kept flaring up and I was eager to see the back of it. I'm sure the stress of it wasn't good for me or baby! So I'm nursing a hole in my gum, but so much better than what I was feeling this weekend!

Hope you all well, and hope everyone joins us soon!

Glad I found this thread ok! So far there are 2000+ posts!! Woohoo! Fingers crossed we will all sail through our pregnancies till September smoothly!

I'm having abit of a nightmare at work today as some aggressive man is trying to blame me for an error on a report that I'm not responsible for, I said I can follow up with the person who provides those numbers, but I'm not accountable for those errors. If it is my mistake I'll admit it but if it's not then I will not take the blame my boss seems to think I'm over reacting, I might be because I have low EQ and having hormonal mood swings but I will not take the blame!

On a 5 months count down till maternity leave, really can't wait!!!

Gosh, we got to 1000 posts quickly on the last thread!

Macaroons that sounds awful about work. I've decided that I'm going to take mat leave pretty early on I think, about 7/8 weeks before due date, so early/ mid July. I want to have a nice relaxing summer without any work stress!

Hope those with similar dues dates to me are enjoying the second trimester. I feel a lot less nauseous.

Ouch Thali that sounds painful. I'm gonna bite (arf!) the bullet and make a dentist appointment (first in about 2 years...) now I have my maternity exemption through!

Just checking in here on the new thread.
11 weeks today, happy that feelings of sickness seem to have passed (most of the time) and I'm feeling (slightly) less tired...here's hoping the positive changes continue!
It's been lovely to hear so much super scan news recently (with special mention to IPH...wonderful!). I always knew my scan would be later than most of you as I have a late Sept due date, but I found out today that my scan isn't until 19th March. Know it's only two weeks but it feels like AGES!! So much hinges on this scan, obviously because we're desperate to find out if we have a healthy bean, but also because we aren't planning to tell anyone until after the scan. Trying to look on the bright side...I'll be 13 weeks then so should get a really good view?!!

ooh lovely - a nice new shiny thread.

I had my scan today, bit mind-blowing really. All good though and there is definitely only one in there so someone else can have the twins ;) They changed my EDD slightly so its now 12/09/12

Told my dad today first of all, bit of a poignant trip to the churchyard as he died three years ago but I know he would have been delighted. Hugs and kisses and tears from the PILS as well. All in all a rather emotional day. So pleased I am 'out' now though. Been a nightmare trying to hide my burgeoning bump & huge boobs

Marking my place, will catch up later

Well done loup, having just rejoined I didn't think I should start a new thread but so glad someone has - was getting withdrawal symptoms! Glad we kept the title for now too, I love it and it probably still holds true for most of us.

Lovely scan news ladyg and beautiful that you went to tell your Dad first, at must have been so bittersweet.

Thanks everyone for the lovely welcome back. Still on Cloud 9 - driving back from the scan my car broke down and I'm now £213 lighter. The mechanic was doing a lot of the "Ohhhhh, this is going to be expensive" face but I was just grinning away like an idiot :) Almost showed him my scan pics, just to show someone

clueless my official dating scan was at 13 weeks and 3 days and although the waiting is torture, I'm so pleased now - what we could see and the pics we got are amazing. The difference between this and the 11 week scan was phenomenal so hopefully that thought will keep you going through the next two weeks.

thali glad your tooth trauma is coming to an end. I realised a couple of years ago that vanity was not worth the agony of repeat infections and the relief of having the tooth out was bliss. I think tooth pain is the worst thing ever and I've given birth twice with only gas and air.

macaroons sorry you at dealing with work stress, sounds horrid. So easy to say but try to see past it, you know it wasn't your mistake and that will doubtless come to light. This too shall pass. I know what you mean though - nothing is more likely to enrage me than someone suggesting I may be overreacting due to hormones when I have a perfectly valid complaint.

Sorry for serial posting - I have mega goldfish memory!

elliemay Glad you're feeling less nauseous. I'm excited to be entering the 2nd trimester tomorrow at 14 weeks. I've actually been more sick and tired since 10 weeks so suspect that won't ease off straight away but I look forward to having more energy soon.

Hi everyone. Been lurking since my initial post as generally feeling sick and nauseous. Any spare time I have just been sleeping but just can't seem to generate any energy. My scan is not for another 11 days and I just can't wait. We haven't told any of our families yet, but I have told a couple of people at work, well rather confirmed their suspicions as I have looked like death warmed up for weeks apparently.
Glad to hear of everyone's good scan news, fingers crossed will update you with ours next week

just bumping the thread so people can spot it easily! :)

Ah found you! Couldn't work out why no one was posting on the old thread and then suddenly the realisation hit this morning.

I really need a tooth pulled due to flare ups but have avoided it for 2 or 3 years so far.

So pleased to have found you all....but unfortunately i won't be staying long :(

Went for my dating scan yesterday at 12+4 only to be told i'd had a MMC. The sac was about 2.5cm long but appeared empty :( Me and DH were utterly shocked to say the least as I've had absolutely no bleeding and certainly until the last week I have had enormous tender boobs and nausea and gone off various foods. But now wondering how much of it was in my head?!

Just feel so sad but also utterly cheated and like i've wasted 3 months of my life. All my plans and excitement have gone out the window and there's now no-way i can have a 2012 baby. Had originally wanted one in 2011 but had to wait to ttc as i was made redundant. And its so hard no knowing whether this'll happen again next time.

Sonographer took us up to the EPU where they did various tests and then we sat down to talk to a doctor - basically gave us the option of go home and wait for miscarriage to occur naturally, or have operation. She seemed to think the miscarriage would occur within 2 weeks but i don't understand why if it's not happened so far! Anyone any experience of this? Anyone know anything i can do to try to speed the process up? She made the operation sound quite hazardous. I have a follow up scan in 2 weeks if nothing has happened but if it has they'll cancel that and just get me to do a pregnancy test with the intention of it being negative.

Take care everyone and all the best for September xx

Oh LittleSpade I'm so sorry. That must be so heart braking. Best wishes for the future.

I have my dating scan on Friday - anyone else? I'm starting to feel a bit nervous about it now. The nausea is getting a bit better now and I definately have a increasing tummy.

Littlespade i'm so sorry to hear your news, just horrible for you. Sorry I can't offer any advice as my mc last year resulted in bleeding naturally, hopefully one of the other ladies will be along with some words of wisom but didn't want to read and run.

Look after yourself and may that 2013 baby be the one x

littlespade my Heart goes out to you. I had a mmc last summer at 9 weeks, made us wait for 2 weeks then I had a d&c. Right up until the morning of the op I had strong symptoms- boobs, retching etc. it's tough. The op was better than expected, had never been in hospital, that was the scariest thing. What was good was the recovery time- physically quick compared to a natural one, symptoms gone in a few days. So I know you're in hell right now but it'll be over soon & you can start to heal & look ahead. Pm me if you need a chat/ have any questions.

Hugs x

LittleSpade I'm so sorry, how awful for you. I understand how you must feel cheated, as this has felt like the longest 3 months ever. Hope and pray you'll get over the heartbreak soon and find a better perspective. I hope it will happen again very soon for you.

Iph I agree, the relief is amazing. Feeling a bit tender today, but nothing like the pain I was in before. If childbirth is better than toothache, then that is a huge relief! :)

rightontime I also procrastinate when it comes to the dentist but so pleased I have finally got this sorted. I hope your troublesome tooth gives you an easy ride over the next 6 months!

Oh my goodness I'm so glad I found you! Dramatic I know but I was looking when realised the thread had run out and couldn't find anything....then I realised how much I like this thread! Ha.
LittleSpade I am so sorry to hear you have lost your baby. I think it was my worst fear for my scan and I am so sorry this has happened to you. I think MMC is the cruellest thing. I hope you will have lots of support, take time to grieve for your loss...I found that very important when I had my ectopic in September. Be gentle with yourself.
As for me, I'm really feeling less pregnant! I'm not really worrying as I think it's quite normal now that I'm 14 weeks and am just waiting for my 16 week midwife app. Does anyone know if they listen to the baby's heartbeat at these appointments? That would be reassuring.

littlespade I am so so sorry to hear your news. It must have been such a shock.
I had a mc a few years ago, had some bleeding at about 8 weeks, but then no more, nothing showed up on scan, so i was left to mc naturally, and it took a couple of weeks for anything to happen, and over a month in total. I wouldnt reccomend it tbh, I would much rather have had the d&c and get it over with. You just cant get on with your life waiting for it to happen.

Look after yourself and be kind to yourself. xxx

LittleSpade I'm so sorry hun :(

Sorry Littlespade That must have been an awful shock

Thali I have finally figured out that poking around when it hurt makes it much worse. Now I try to leave it alone it is much less troublesome. It will need dealing with eventually but as it was the dentist that caused the problems in the first place I want to leave it as long as possible.

Oh Littlespade what a horrid horrid shock for you and dh. I'm so sorry If you go to body and soul topic there is a sub topic of miscarriage/pregnancy loss and I'm am sure you will be able to find lots of advice and information. Best of luck to you xx

Bakeroo seems to vary from place to place. Here we get the option for the mw to try with a Doppler with the caveat that it's not always possible to pick up at 16 weeks. It's a bit hit and miss until 20 weeks apparently which I find a bit strange as people seem to successfully use home dopplers much earlier.

So we haven't had our twins yet Friday you say Madmonkeys Anyone else got scans this week?

Finding it hard to concentrate at work, already counting down to ML!! Symptoms all gone here too but remember this limbo stage from both my girls before so not too worried.

Oh Littlespade I'm so, so sorry :( That must have been a horrific shock and the last thing you were expecting.

Bakeroo as whatevertheweather said some places do and some don't as it's not a definate thing they can hear the heartbeat at that stage and they don't want to worry the mothers if they can't hear anything. I successfully heard mine with the mw at 17 weeks last time and I had an anterior placenta which can sometimes make it harder to pick up. Often wondered that myself?? How come the home dopplers seem to work from much earlier?