March 2013 Mk IV: Knicker-checking; knicker-wetting; knicker-knackered

[tiddleypompom]

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/1535575-March-2013-Mk-III-Hopefully-the-nausea-will-wear-off-soon

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/1499519-March-2013-stats-thread

There you go chick-a-dees

Urgh, just went to Mothercare to get fitted for maternity bras - no-one around to help and it seems a 36 band is now too small (I'm a 36C normally), 38C is pretty snug in the cup and a 38D is HUGE! Not sure what to do now - I desperately need some maternity trousers and can't afford the nicer lingerie as well this month. Ladies who have had babies - should I get the larger cup size, or the one that fits me now?

Try a 36D xxx

Rainbow - your post makes me feel so sad, but totally understandable. It's going to be a long 6 months for you isn't it. I wish I could say something more caring and helpful but I do send lots of love and hope that you can enjoy some moments.

I have my scan tomorrow. Whilst hubs is very excited I am dreading it. Last time I mc my twins, one at 6 weeks and the other at 9 but I didn't know until 12 week scan. Scans arent something I look forward to anymore. I've been a right c** to poor hubs today biting his head off at every opportunity. I feel a little bit like rainbow in that I don't want maternity clothes in the house - because it might be almost like tempting fate.

I've tried to make myself feel better with leftover pizza for breakfast and chips and beans for lunch!!

I'm sorry for the post! At least you lot don't have to live with me!!!

Ps I think you should all let each other know what your bidding on on eBay! You're probably hiking one another's bids up x

pinkpeony I went to the Womens wellness centre on the fulham rd opposite the chelsea & westminster. they were brilliant.
I went there when I was PG with DS3 and had been to C&W A&E and they had told me I was definitely miscarrying but couldn't see me in the EPAU for another 3 days - so DH rang up the womens centre over the road and they saw me 2 hours later and revealed the dr at the C&W A&E dept was talking a load of old tosh.
Anyhow, I woudl recommend the women's wellness centre - wonderful, understanding (only reason I was there was for reassurance after last 2 PGs and no extra scans on offer from NHS), and very in depth, gave me loads of piccies in colour, and in 3D (which I wasn't expecting!) on a brand new machine. I still think there is no chance that it is a girl though as my family only do boys really (my father has 9 grandsons and 1 granddaughter!) but a girl would be lovely!!!

Stealthtoddler they sound great and are a lot closer to where I live than the FMC. Your family sounds similar to ours. On my husbands side there are currently 9 grandsons and 1 granddaughter! That is why I definitely expect another boy. My MIL said "Oh well" when we told her ds3 was a boy stupid cow

Kirsty Lots of luck for tomorrow.

Rainbow your post made me feel really sad too. It's totally understandable that you feel this way. Time must be going so slowly. Do you get a lot more appointments/scans this time?

Sorry Rainbow - I missed your post - just wanted to give some sympathy, this must be so hard for you.

Rainbow - considering your previous experience that's quite understandable. Dont be too hard on yourself though. If alls well after your scan & you get a bump some maternity trousers will be much more comfy than clothes that are bigger than normal and you definitely deserve some comfort after what you've been through. Wishing you every possible blessing for this time around.

Stealth - you were told you'd MCd and then someone scanned you & all was fine?! How is that possible? Sounds like someone a complaint should've been lodged against that's appalling.

I just closed my eyes for a moment.. It's 3 hours later. Oops. MrM bought me a snicker bar (requested, not eaten one in years, had 4 in last 3 months) which I've just gobbled up. Am now going to head back down to office where my poor member of staff is probably wondering what the fecks going on. I'll be so pleased when I can tell her - she thinks I'm dying of some awful lurgy.

Thank you all for your kind words. pinkpeony - yes I am getting some more appointments and scans but I don't find them reassuring at all. Last time everything was perfect throughout my pregnancy until it suddenly wasn't so unfortunately I now know that a perfect 12 week and 20 week scan don't actually mean anything at all in terms of whether you will end up with a healthy baby or not.

Tramp I actually found maternity clothes incredibly uncomfortable in my last pregnancy - they never seem to fit me/the bump quite right. I never wear trousers though so I guess that might be a bit different but otherwise I found that you can get normal dresses (stretchy or empire line) , leggings and cardigans that fit absolutely fine even with a big bump.

Just got back from my appointment with work mentor, was so good to get out! Feel terrible now though, I really pay for my excursions!

Typical male boss... from 1972 zoey! I didn't know any employers would dare even to joke like that in this day and age (hoping he was joking??)

rainbow I really hope it will get better for you, you have been through so much, I can't even imagine.

Zoey If I were you, I would keep a thorough written record of all inappropriate comments made by your boss (with dates - ideally noted on a computer on the day the comments are made). Not necessarily so that you can do anything with it but if you do find yourself in a difficult situation in the future with him, its good to have the backup. If it continues/gets worse I would also tell him outright that his comments regarding your pregnancy are making you very uncomfortable.

Rainbow - interesting, I would have expected normal clothes to hurt - based on my present discomfort.

Still births run in our family - mother, aunts, cousin.. so I am aware this could happen. But I refuse to think negative and if the worst happens, well I'm here, testament to fact that good things can happen (and yes I said that with an ironic grin)... easy to say when it hasn't happened I know. I really really hope I never have to go through what you went through. It's heartbreaking even to think of it. As said, wishing you every blessing for this time around.

Zoey - do you have a vodoo doll..?!

Kirsty I don't think I'd picked up (or, forgive me, remembered) that you had MCed twins. I'm really sorry if my constant going on about my twin pregnancy has been a bit (or a lot) of a painful reminder. You can tell me to shut up anytime! Wishing you extra good luck for a really positive scan tomorrow, my dear. I understand that you won't be looking forward to it but hopefully a happy outcome will lay your mind to rest for a while at least.

Tramp I was alarmed to learn from my mum the other week that she had MCed twice but, like you, I'm trying not to let it get to me. She's had two healthy children and my philosophy is that yippee, I've conceived despite being so very aged etc so hopefully I can again if this pregnancy isn't meant to be.

Stealth really great news you've gone past that difficult 11-week point with a great scan under your belt and another to look forward to next week! Jammy.

I'm 5ft4 Sarah so if you do find a good and well-fitting line for the not-so-tall let me know!

One more question, where's Tiddley? We miss you and your funnies!

Hi everyone! Just caught up, I've been reading for two evenings!
11+1 today, I made the big mistake of wearing my FitFlops and the PGP has been so bad ever since. I couldn't sit at my desk for long this afternoon and had difficulty sleeping, I wont be making that mistake again!
I just bought some IO work trousers from eBay, I won't buy new maternity clothes just yet, in fact I'm not sure when I will buy new. DH thinks I'm being way too cautious but I don't feel I can settle and enjoy this just yet, buying secondhand means I get to be a bit more comfortable and feel ok about spennding money and committing.
Norks wise I've gone from 32DD to 32E and they seem to have paused there for a bit, they're not anywhere near as sore as a few weeks ago and my nips are much bigger.
The only bump I have is from wind and constipation so can't wait til I get a proper bump. Will try out the anti constipation tips, I have recently been well enough to start eating muesli again and have noticed things improve a little. I keep catching people at work glancing at my belly so I wonder if anyone has guessed?

My boss is just a bit of a dick and it goes straight over my head to be honest, I won't apologise for being pregnant or pretend to care what he thinks right now,I am having a baby so not a lot he can do about it! The comments are noted however. Am too focused on scan in morning and operation which is 2 weeks today to let his small minded opinion bother me and if he asks will tell him as much!!!!!!
A voodoo doll would be great tramp but it could well take over my mums net time and couldn't do that, lol!

Good luck tomorrow kirsty and I hope ur scan is nice and early so you don't spend all day worrying well that's what I do will be thinking off you and look forward to your happy, over the moon post of seeing your baby and everything being perfect :)

kirsty we are scan buddies, my scan is at 8.30 tomorrow morning and Im so excited but equally worried. We can hold each others hand. What time is yours? Anyone else got their 12week scan tomorrow? X

I have mine tomorrow sunny. I'm also worried but excited!

mandsand please don't apologise I have loved following your excitement over your two beans! I must admit I logged on more times than usual the day of your scan and was thrilled when you gave us all your good news!

sunny I am at 12.10 I must admit that I am jealous of your early appointment but will look forward to hearing your news before I go in! sundae what time is your appointment?

zoey don't we have the same due date? Is your scan this week too?

I've got mum coming to look after ds tomorrow and she can always take him to her house if anything does go wrong.

Would really appreciate some epic posts tonight ladies! I feel a sleepless night ahead! I second the tiddley shout out too! You always make me chuckle!!!

Hope everyone is ok - get writing those posts! X

Sorry sheldon I meant you not sundae!!!!

Bad short term memory!!! what time is your appointment?!

This ok kirsty :) it's at 11.

I have my 12 week scan at 8.30 tomorrow sunny too and like u am soooo excited but scared to death at the same time I have 2 scans tomorrow greedy I know the second one is with consultant straight afterwards :)

My due date is 13.03.13 kirsty but I will be more jan/ feb time, due to my IC

That's four with scans tomorrow so a few of us with stomachs in knots!!!!!!!!

We are taking both boys as eldest wanted to come and youngest wouldn't know any different!

Awwwwww big hug kirsty You're a love!

Wow, so many scans tomorrow! This is really good. I won't be able to type all day for keeping my fingers crossed!

DH informs me he will be returning from the lottie forthwith so I had better go and get the butternut squash on. I normally roast it with garlic, chilli flakes and olive oil, then chuck that in with a tin of chopped toms to make a delish pasta sauce but we had pasta last night so I'm wracking my brains for inspiration. Cous cous?

Been feeling right off my food all day. I've eaten bits for the sake of the bump but it's been a challenge to say the least.

Happy evenings to one and all.

sunny I have my 15+4 week scan tomorrow! 10.30 with the consultant, it will be the 3rd time I've seen bambi but I'm just as excited as I was the first time :D good look everyone with first scans :)
Made it back to Aberdeen in one piece, am now being thrown budgets and general new house chaos - luckily we have found a builder who is able to do the whe project and start next week :) his last job has let him down last minute and were desperate to have everything complete in order for me to move in and not be stepping over dangerous hazards!!

Fx for scans tomorrow. I was so so nervous when I went for my scan at 8 weeks, I just kept fidgeting and finding it so hard to sit there and wait! Think i'm going to be the same at scan on Friday but we'll see.

My boss is being so so kind to me which is lovely. His partner is expecting as well which perhaps helps. Also there have sadly been three babies lost in my office in the last 6 months (my mc and two others) so maybe he feels he needs to be extra sensitive. He phoned me up to day to talk about how I am doing, and what my risk assessment will look like when I come back to work after being so ill. They are sorting my role out so that I can be office based, and work from home where neccessary - something that I have been hoping to move to for a while before becoming pg - so feel quite guilty really that I am causing so much trouble now. My actual role involves a lot of working across different organisations and so a lot of time is spent driving around the city and running different events so it isn't the easiest for a pg woman really. I am so keen to get back to work now, willing myself to wake up well tomorrow!

Scan buddies galore lol and zoey you and i are at the same time. Good luck to you all tomorrow and i look forward to hearing all of your positive waving bean experiences. Im not sure what to expect, first ever scan, so glad DH managed to swap his shift so he can come along with me. A sleepless night me thinks.

Anyone gone off drinking? I don't mean alcohol just i can only drink water, the thought of anything else makes me feel sick.

congrats with finding the builder jojo sounds like you were due some good luck!