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DesperateHousewife21 · 23/04/2012 16:18

My next mw app is at 16 weeks, end of may.

Does anyone know how much weight you're 'supposd' to put on in the first trimester? I've put on 3lb since I found out which was almost 7 weeks ago.

FruitSaladIsNotPudding · 23/04/2012 16:21

I think that sounds about perfect DH. I nearly fell off the scales in shock at my booking in - had put on 10lbs!! But eating is the only think that stops the sickness, so hopefully will get it back under control once I'm in 2nd trimester.

DonnaDoon · 23/04/2012 16:25

Hiya folks can you help me out please? Im just about to have some nice steak and usually crumble some hard blue stilton over it for a bit of flavour...am I allowed ? I know this was mentioned earlier on but cant remember the advice given . ta muchly buddies.

FatimaLovesBread · 23/04/2012 16:28

Stilton is fine Donna! Sounds good. I've decided to not have steak until I have this baby, I normally like a pink runny rare steak and so don't want to compromise with a well done boot steak, so i'll just do without

A friend gave me a doppler ages ago, might dig it out

applepieinthesky · 23/04/2012 16:30

Donna I would like to know the answer to that too. I had a cheese board for dessert last night and didn't touch the stilton because I couldn't remember if it's allowed. I've got a feeling it is but I didn't want to risk it.

applepieinthesky · 23/04/2012 16:31

aww so I passed up a lovely bit of stilton for no reason? Sad

DonnaDoon · 23/04/2012 16:38

Thanks Fatima Ive used a little and shall now enjoy

daisychain76 · 23/04/2012 16:40

Great news Littlelolly and welcome welshsurprise I am on DC3 too and had a good 2/3 weeks panic, even tho it was planned! Fatima I am totally with you on the lack of energy. Made the fatal mistake of lying on my bed to try and do some work today, was asleep within approx. 5 mins and rudely awoken a bit later by DD bouncing on the bed demanding I sing with her, feel completely drained.

Haven't heard of seraphine before, will have to get googling...

goldene · 23/04/2012 16:54

Hi all - just checking in and nice to see some new good news. I am thinking about the scan also - I'm 43 and so like others bound to have a higher risk. What is the NT test? Is it the same as the nuchal fold? IIRC our trust do a combined test but I don't know what's in it. Does it test chromosomal abnormalities? Obviously could look it up but thought you might know.

Regarding birth at 35 or so - I don't think risks really start to rise until 37/38 -- I must be nearly off the charts now but my daughter, born when I was 39, is completely fine. Whereas my husband's sister, who is about 31, had a stillbirth with a Downs baby last year and no indication of risk. The risk is real, the stats say that, but as my daughter (4) likes to say - "you get what you get" - no point in worrying.

Actually I am really thinking I have twins. But only the scan knows for sure.

applepieinthesky · 23/04/2012 17:09

goldene - oooh what makes you think it's twins? My grandmother had her last child at 46 and they warned her she had a high risk of downs but it was fine.

blonderthanred · 23/04/2012 17:14

Thanks for the replies about age. Unfortunately today I've had a bit of blood when I went to the loo. Subsequent trips ok but then there was pink again later. Rang doc who said I should go there straight away so they can refer me for an urgent scan tomorrow morning so I left work. Doc was so nice but I feel awful about it, it's hard to explain but I was so pleased to have (nearly) got through to my 'real' scan next Mon, just feels horrible having to do this.

I know there's nothing they can do either way at this stage and it will be better to know, but I am really freaked out.

FruitSaladIsNotPudding · 23/04/2012 17:18

Try not to worry too much blonder - bleeding in pregnancy is quite common and it doesn't necessarily mean there's anything wrong. I appreciate it must be scary though.

Hopefully all will be ok at your scan tomorrow - at least they have got you in quickly so you're not in suspense.

ditsygem · 23/04/2012 17:35

FruitSaladIsNotPudding don't worry, the difference between your heart and the babies is really obvious - yours sounds like, well a normal heart beat - babies sounds like a train.
Also I was just googling about weight gain in the first trimester myself. I think I have put on around 8 pounds - and considering I was already about 1 stone above my normal weight when I got pregnant this is not good! I also think it is down to needing lots of snacks to keep nausea at bay - I too am aiming to rectify this in the 2nd trimester when I am feeling better.
I got some maternity jeans today from Next so am looking forward to wearing them but I am worried about needing to wear tops long enough to cover up the jersey pocket panel thingys that make them stretch for a bump...any recommendations for where to get longer tops from?

FruitSaladIsNotPudding · 23/04/2012 17:50

If you get some bump bands you can keep wearing your old tops for ages - very useful!

daisychain76 · 23/04/2012 18:13

ditsygem Asda does some maternity clothes and they tend to be quite long/roomy, good for cheap bits to keep you going.

TheDetective · 23/04/2012 18:37

Littlelolly Woohoo! So pleased for you!

With regards to testing - we will be, because me and DP are agreed on the issues surrounding it, and we have lots of reasons why we would need to know. Initially we were unsure, but after discussion, we both came to the same conclusion.

I was over optimistic it seems. I only have myself to blame. I'm joining the vomiting ranks again today. Felt good this morning, minimal nausea. SIL persuaded me to go to bloody bingo with her to get me out the house this afternoon. Well, I didn't eat before I went, and then SIL wanted to go to shop after - I was dropping her home. So it got to 5pm, and I still hadn't eaten. Drove past the chippy literally around the corner from my house. Nausea was already bugging me - but the smell sent me over the edge. Worst thing was I was on a main road, coming up to a major roundabout so managed to pull in to bus stop, with a mouthful of vomit. Pulled out one of my 'special' sick bags and let it all out. Only to discover half way through vomiting, it had a friggin' hole in it. Drove the tiny last bit of the way home crying and covered in vomit. DP, god love him, just cleaned out the car for me.

Lesson learned. Eat. And stop running around after other people. I should of just gone straight home and got something to eat, and it probably wouldn't have happened. Oh well.

Tomorrow is another day, and I'm nowhere near as bad as I was. So small mercies, yes??!

TheDetective · 23/04/2012 18:39

Blonder Try not to worry, easier said than done I know. Chances are everything will be fine, and you will get that reassurance at your scan tomorrow. X

ValiumQueen · 23/04/2012 18:53

Fingers crossed for you Blonder x

Weight gain - nothing until 12 weeks then 1lb a week. That is if you are normal BMI to start with. If overweight then no more than 1.5 stone. That is the official line. I remember reading on MN about a woman who started weighing a mere 8st and gained another 8st!

Elizadoesdolittle · 23/04/2012 19:06

blonder sorry to hear that. I echo others sentiments in that it's very common to bleed at somepoint in your pregnancy, especially in first trimester and it doesn't necessarily mean anythings wrong. But I know that doesn't stop the worry. I will have everything crossed for you. Am glad you are getting seen quickly.

WelshSuprise · 23/04/2012 19:30

Blonder, try not to worry x I bled in my first pregnancy and was petrified but the scan showed all was ok......you can bleed for loads of reasons and if you're not in any major discomfort with stomach pains ths is another great sign xx I know it's so easy to say not to worry but please try x fingers crossed all is ok tomorrow

WestWinger · 23/04/2012 19:41

Blonder - wishing you all the best for tomorrow. xx

GTbaby · 23/04/2012 19:43

Fx for blonder x

I'm sat here with a nice cool face mask on. Attempting to stay awake n not fall asleep In front of tv. Im at that fun stage where I can feel it all cracking when I move my face.
Been trying to keep busy as if I fall asleep for a few minutes now, I'll be up all night later. Already made my lunch for tomorrow. Caught up on post here. Better get some milk. Then jump in shower. 2 hours till I can go to bed Grin

LittleLolly · 23/04/2012 19:48

Thinking of you blonder and fingers tightly crossed for tomorrow xx

ditsygem · 23/04/2012 20:12

Fingers crossed for you blonder. I am sure all will be well for you but can understand how worrying it must be. xxx

DesperateHousewife21 · 23/04/2012 20:13

Fx blonder.

Argh valium don't say things like that I weigh 8st and don't fancy gaining another 8!