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shanelle5 · 19/04/2012 14:22

I actually like NOT having a sagging belly as I lost 2.5stone a while ago after creeping up each pregnancy to being rather large after id had the 4th. The downside of losing all that weight was the saggy skin I was left with, I HATED my stomach but I did look nicer dressed Smile The only plus side to having this bump already is having a nice round and frim belly that doesnt resemble tripe. Same for my boobs, they have gone from disgusting spaniels ears to actually resembling a proper set again Grin Pass the doughnuts...

eversomuch · 19/04/2012 14:33

Great to see all the smiley-faced, good-news scan results coming in.

I'm 11 weeks today and I do feel big, but I'm not in maternity jeans yet last time I was in them by 10 weeks, so maybe that means I'm not as big as I feel. However, I have huge fibroids which offer the lovely bonus of making me look 5 months pregnant all the time (the doctors all say so) so pregnancy is usually the only time I feel good about how I look bc I'm supposed to look that way. After this baby, I am getting them out (hopefully) and already looking forward to wearing pretty little dresses again w/o a permanent bump.

nebbo · 19/04/2012 15:16

So glad to hear that other peoples nausea is stopping Envy and meant in a slightly sarcastic tone!!!!

Was head over the bowl this morning thinking red is new am I now coughing up blood? Then remembered that I'd had a ribena!!!

Congrats to you to thereis how are you feeling?
I'm surprised my husband hadn't left me yet for someone who helps around the house and doesnt break wind as much as I do!! I honestly couldn't tell you who I am at the moment with sickness, gas and tiredness I'm hardly the girl he married!! That's not even mentioning the no nookie!! Yelp, I tell you I'd leave me!!!

ItalaItala · 19/04/2012 15:32

Good Afternoon All

I had my scan this morning and have finally been given a due date:16/07/2012

Yes you read that right, it is not a typo. I am 27+3. Shock

I am in shock and denial - FFS I only thought my jeans were getting a bit tight a couple of days ago! Now I have missed half my preg :(

I guess I should join a different thread now, but I hope you don't mind if I keep checking in to see how you are all getting on.

eversomuch · 19/04/2012 15:39

OMG ItalaItala! Shocking indeed. Wow. On the bright side, you get to have it all over with sooo soon. I would happily skip to November right now if I could.

Was everything looking fine with the LO today? Did you find out if it's a boy or a girl?

Best of luck with the enviably short remainder of your pregnancy and with getting prepared for the arrival.

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Stuntnun · 19/04/2012 15:43

Unbelievable Itala how did that happen? Please stick around with us as well if you can, you can be our advance scout! So you must have conceived in October then Shock

Good to see you posting again Nebbo I'm sure your sickness is worse than everyone else's due to the twins but hopefully it won't last much longer.

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Elizadoesdolittle · 19/04/2012 15:45

Oh my god Itala How the hell did you get to 27 week mark without having to wear any maternity clothes. I am so envious! I wouldn't worry to much about missing half of your pregnancy. Just think of all the worrying that has skipped you by. You can relax safe in the knowledge that you are well out of the danger zone. Huge congratulations. All the best and yes, please feel free to keep on checking in on us, and make sure you keep us up to date with your pregnancy and labour Smile

applepieinthesky · 19/04/2012 16:04

Wow Itala I would be chuffed to bits if they said that to me.

No worrying about getting safely to all the milestones and in 10 weeks you could have a baby!

Someone I work with is due the week before you and we all keep joking she looks 9 months pregnant now. Well not joking, she honestly does look 9 months pregnant. She is absolutely huge.

Do make sure you keep us updated x

blonderthanred · 19/04/2012 16:27

Wow Itala that is amazing news. My mum didn't know she was pregnant with me till 6 months so it certainly happens. I hope the rest of your pg continues well and we look forward to updates!

I have been having a nagging twinge today, really low down, different to the muscly aches I've had so far. It's almost like a tugging or sudden pressure, only lasts a moment and sometimes I'm only just aware of it, other times I have winced. It could be my bladder but there's no pain when I wee. No blood or other symptoms. Anyone feel like reassuring me? Not due for scan till 30th.

TheDetective · 19/04/2012 16:28

Wow Itala!

I guess you really must be in shock! You will get your head around it soon, I promise!

And do stay here and update us! We can just pretend you are due in November if you like!

DesperateHousewife21 · 19/04/2012 16:56

Scuse my French itala but fuck me! How on earth...? Was there a possibility that you were that far gone? Had you been having periods as normal?
Check in with us every now and then to let us know how you are, glad your scan went well though!

Belgrano · 19/04/2012 16:58

Hi everyone

Back from hols and no chance of catching up with this thread after 2 weeks off so forgive me if i have missed stuff! Itala - WOW! That's amazing!

I have my scan tomorrow am and am sooooo bloody nervous. I had a terrible result with DS, who turned out to be fine but it was the worst week of my life waiting for the definitive results after a CVS and trying to work out what we would do. His nuchal fold was very thick at the 12 week scan and they thought it was Downs, then they thought it was a heart defect. It was nothing in the end.

It's at 9.15 tomorrow. I am actually worried I will reflexively punch the sonographer when they put the thing on my tummy as a way of protecting the poor baby from their intrusive scanning and scoring! I have two DCs already though, so although I know I don't have to have the screening, I am going to for their sake. So we know. And can make decisions which are informed. But please think of me.

horseylady · 19/04/2012 17:16

All ok!!!!! 12 weeks dead on so edd 1/11!!!! Was so funny I had to stop looking at the screen!! It just jumped and wriggled the whole time!! Def my baby!! Emotional week and I need to join the fb group!! I just felt so sorry for the girl doing the scan as I couldn't stop laughing and desperately needed a wee!! Xx

WestWinger · 19/04/2012 17:20

Itala - OMG!! Congratulations but wow! Hope you aren't too shell shocked. Please stay with us!

Horseylady - yay! Congratulations, too! So pleased for you.

Belgrano - hope all goes well tomorrow - I am sure it will. Will be thinking of you.

DesperateHousewife21 · 19/04/2012 17:22

blonder I get that pain too, had it today. It's right in the middle v low down. I put it down to it all changing shape it's not constant and I've had no bleeding at all so don't think it's sinister.

WaitingForMe · 19/04/2012 17:25

Gosh Italia congratulations!

blonderthanred I've had odd twinges and very brief pains in the last week but nothing else and I can suddenly feel my uterus. I'm trying to reassure myself it's just things moving around down there. But I have a scan on Sat and with no bleeding, there's nothing that would be done before then.

WestWinger · 19/04/2012 17:30

Blonder - I get sudden very sharp twinges - I can hardly stand up but they pass. I seem to remember something similar from my previous pregnancy. I am sure it is nothing to worry about. Do you have your MW's tel no? Could be worth a quick call to put your mind at rest.

mcsquared · 19/04/2012 17:38

Had booking appointment with midwife today and scan should be in a couple weeks so will update due date then! Still doesn't feel real. Only symptoms are sore boobs and occasional nausea. Can't tell if I'm growing or just bloated. Started getting a little heartburn recently. Lost two kilos which I'm bummed about. I'm just eating normally really.

Not sure when it'll sink in. There are still times when hubs and I are in bed and go, wow, we're preggers. Nuts.

NervousAt20 · 19/04/2012 17:53

WOW!!! italia congratulations! How do you feel? I'm sure every women on here including me are very jelous of you right now!! Please keep in touch and let us no how the rest of you preg and labour go :)

misslaughalot · 19/04/2012 18:00

Gosh Itala that's incredible! You're going to get to meet your little one so soon! Please stick around here and let us know how you're getting on!

I'm getting a few twinges this week too. After last week when I felt all my symptoms had disappeared, it's quite reassuring to feel things happening.

22 days till my scan...

ValiumQueen · 19/04/2012 18:18

Stay Italia if you want to - no doubt one or two of us will deliver early anyway.

One of my colleagues when I was a Prison officer did not know she was pregnant until she went into labour - with TWINS! She was quite cuddly, but how scary would that be! The babies were quite a good weight too, so not very early.

Triplets usually arrive around 34 weeks.

Peaky1 · 19/04/2012 18:33

All was well with my scan too. Dated me at 12+1, which is almost a week further than I thought! Makes EDD 31/10 though =\ Halloween baby!

Mine was konked out face down in the womb for ages so I had to have a roll about to wake it up, lol! Turned over though and gave a couple of waves and twitches. I had the nuchal fold (he didn't give me any indication of what he thought) and then I had the blood test. If its low risk I'll get the results in the post in about 2 weeks and if it's high risk then the midwife will be in touch for further testing.

Also got 20wk scan booked for 15th June and I've gotta have those anti-D injection thingies because I'm O neg.

izzybizzybuzzybees · 19/04/2012 18:34

Hello ladies (and babies!)

Wow itala thats amazing!

I had my screening today and it went well. My veins gave blood easily for once!
I had a scan after it due to my clot problem and all looks good. Baby measures 10+3 and was wriggling and waving his/her arms around in the air! So lovely!

DonnaDoon · 19/04/2012 18:43

Peaky and izzy thats brill news

WestWinger · 19/04/2012 18:47

Yay Peaky and Izzy - so pleased for you.

Lots of good news at the moment - long may it continue!