April 2013- part 3 scan scan scan

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Started a new thread for all us April ladies.

Congrats giddy those are great odds you must be delighted. I am waiting very anxiously at the moment for mine!

Good luck for 17th AuntyD and to all our ladies being scanned today.

itsa I've got some smart work trousers (underbump with expandable sides and stretchy panels) from Debenhams (RedHerring range) and Next. I'm not tall though so have to take them up a bit (the iron on hemming stuff think it's called wonderweb is great stuff). Hope that helps.

Had headache over one eye and one side of head since had antenatal appt (don't think the 3h waiting around helped). Anyone else suffering with headaches and have any advice?

crossed posted essex so congrats that's great news.

Congrats Essex!

trying - I've had quite a few headaches which according to the book is quite normal. I've just rested (when not at work), drunk water and for the ones which were really bad taken two paracetemol which are fine after 12 weeks.

itsagame - oh yes, i have some mat trousers already! Some of my work things I have been able to make do with bump bands and hair ties, but jeans I simply couldn't fit in / get comfy! I'm fortunate in that we have a 'smart casual' policy at work, so I can get away with jeans if worn with heels and a shirt. A friend told me that Next is really quite good for work stuff which is affordable but smart - I'm never completely convinced about the quality generally in next, but as it would only be for the next 5 months or so until mat leave starts, I think it is worth a shot...

13+1

itsagame I put on my Maternity yoga pants for the first time this morning. I found Next are good but I fit in an 18 maternity and normally a 22, I am short in the leg so do end up taking up most trousers. I have a pair of underbump jeans as well but they are quite low at the front and back so need to wear Mat tops as the length covers your dignity. I lived in Bloomin Marvellous leggings overbump before the company closed and were bought out by Mothercare. I paid £1 a pair. Supportive and not see through, I am generous of hip and thigh and would normally never be seen in them. I think you can get them in MC now.

Had a good few days but now can't stop puking again. AN clinic tomorrow for monthly check up of thyroid. They want to check for ketones too. Worried a little that they may want to keep me in.

Congrats Essex , glad it went well.

Not impressed with my hospital, and wondering whether to change back to the hospital I had my other Dcs in. . They've sent me a booking in appointment today, for 3pm one day next week. I phoned to change it - cant do that time because of school pick up - and they can't give me another one until 2 weeks later (when I'll be 12 weeks). As a result, they say they can't book me in for the 12 week scan until I've been for the booking-in appointment, and realistically I shouldn't expect it before 16 weeks! How on earth am I supposed to wait that long to know everything is ok? That's another 7 weeks!

DH and I have decided to have the private scan/tests. I am booked in for tomorrow afternoon. Not looking forward to blood tests and the tummy prodding (I thought it actually hurt quite a lot for my other scan which was a surprise). Am looking forward to seeing baby again though .

Regarding mat clothes. I just bought a load off ebay. An entire winter wardrobe for about £80. Includes black trousers for work and quite a few pairs of jeans. Don't need them yet but getting some definite firmness in my tummy now.

Congrats to all those having positive scans. It's a great feeling isn't it?!

Oh yes. 12+6.

feeling happy - got my private combined test today, overll result same as NHS but i could see why. Apparently the scan side of things is as good as can be, literally perfect - but the bloods were close to the line. But they stressed the combined result is the one to believe in, and it's good for an old bird like me. also got really great result for other trisomys, far better than during my first PG, which i wasn't expecting at all so feel it was money well spent in reduced anxiety.

also saw my baby for 20 minutes as the scan is so thorough - it looks so like a person, it looks like my DP!

xxx

what company did you use for the private scan somewhere and how long did it take for your results to come back from the bloods? Seems like the NHS results were back pretty quick too? Good to know they're very similar. I was very impressed at your low low risk and it gives me hope.

I'm trying not to read too much until I know what my results are.

hi tryingtobepos i used the fetal medical centre. it costs £180. the whole thing takes about an hour and a half.

i ended up calling the midwife to complain about the length of time for the nhs result (i was told 2 weeks which would mean too late for CVS if i'd needed it) and she gave me the number of the lab and the genetic counsellor there.

i am thinking of you - it's the worst time in the PG, the first trimester just before the 12 week scan - when are you expecting to get your results?

xxx

ps 12 weeks today

an hour and a half and you get your results there and then

That is brilliant somewhere the private place closest to me is 189 quid and it takes two days from when the lab gets the bloods! The MW at the hospital said they try to get the results to you in 2-3 days if you're high risk, they call or put a note through if they can't get hold of you. Since I had my test done on Tues if I don't hear by tomorrow do you think I'm in the clear?

I know, I thought now I'm 13 w and haven't had any problems I'd be ecstatic but this is a mini cloud hanging over the whole thing! Esp as friends have just posted on fb that they're expecting in April too and since they live in US bet they've had all their test results through. Argh, so hard being in limbo but have to look on bright side and remain hopeful! Got to be in it to win it right!

Thanks for your thoughts they mean a lot.

Thanks trying, really pleased with the results, but not about the high pre eclampsia risk, I've been looking in to it and the research is if you have a high calcium diet it reduces your risk by 50% so may go down that route.

Have you got your results back yet trying is there anyone you can ring?
I'm really liking oranges, I can't get enough of them, even orange juice!
Oh well vitamin C keep the scurvy at bay!

I have these maternity trousers for work classic.next.co.uk/g483176s3#781030g48
They are very comfy and as they have waist-adjusters they are fine for now (tightest setting) but will grow as I do. I got my regilar size 10 and they fit fine on legs etc. My normal clothes are actually ok but maternity ones are soooo comfy!!!

Thanks everyone for the recommendations - think I will be doing some shopping this weekend

regular !!!

Hi everyone,

Room for one more?!

I'm due with my first on April 23rd. Been a bit of a whirlwind as conceived on my wedding night in July, having convinced myself it would take months! Had a few wobbles along the way, including a small subchorionic bleed which had me convinced I was miscarrying. All fine however and now massively excited about my scan on Oct 11th! Reading all of your comments about your scans is making me even more excited (as well as rather daunted!).

Congratulations to everyone who's had a positive scan.

Xx

Welcome Bambino29!
Well, I'm now 10+1 and still no news on booking in appointment or scan. Have called everyone all over hell and creation and still nothing. Left message on the answer phone at the community midwife's and despite the message saying they will call me back in less than 24 hours, they haven't.
At this rate I am going to march in there and chain myself to the ultrasound machine until someone scans me!

Bambino29 what a wedding present that was!

Hi all- great news on the scans all round!
Mine was fab- baby is perfect- I am finally letting myself believe it! It was all wriggly with little arms and legs- isn't it amazing? We told my folks tonight- and they are so thrilled!

bambino our baby was conceived two weeks before on our wedding night in July too!!

Sonographer put me at 12+4- which is exactly what I thought- she said that almost never happens clearly she didn't know about the phone apps I was using and the shag-on-demand plan with dh!!

I'm just so so happy! Looking forward now to plenty of baby talk that I can join in with without any negative thoughts! Brilliant!!
Xxx

Hello all,
May I join too? I am due on April 29th. So I'm 9 weeks and 4 days. I've been so nauseous for the last three weeks and am just praying it gets better. I had an early pregnancy scan and I swear baby was waving at us! My husband is convinced its a girl! Hahaha. I'm really worried about my food intake- I can literally only stomach dry toast and yoghurt. I end up throwing up everything else!
Any advice anyone? Or just some reassurance? So happy I found this thread!

So happy for everyone with all the great scan news
and beebopper welcome and congrats! If its any help I haven't eaten more than a few mouthfuls of anything in weeks and babe is looking great. Drs assure me a woman's body compensates.
I have my stitch put in tomorrow they had to postpone as my bp dipped again. Will feel a lot better once its in. Also saw the physio who decided I need a more extensive nerve function test as my right leg is completely useless at the moment. It seems a never ending round of dr s and test right now.... I do look pregnant which is lovely though, there's a definite bump.

Great scan news everyone, and welcome newcomers!

I swear i felt the baby move a few times earlier today; obviously could have been muscular, but I know I felt it eactly where baby is (from earlier scans). First baby, does that sound crazy?

Still MS here, bluergh, just want my scan now so I know my EDD for sure, still a week to wait! And then I can tell people, seems like it's been ages now....

And i have a definite bump, am surprised as I am tubby, but I am sure it's definitely a bump and bloating anyone else?

11+ 3 ish...(12+3 from LMP)

Yay for more good scan news!

Ive been out and bought some maternity jeans and some work trousers. My normal clothes still fit, but they're very tight. Tried a size 12 in normal clothes and that's still way too big, so I've gone down the maternity clothes route. The weathers warming up nicely here too, so I've also got a few non-maternity wrap dresses which should last me a while.

I've been feeling definite baby movements for the last few days. At first I was unsure if it was wind, but now there's definite flutters happening.

I'm off shopping for may clothes today. As someone with narrow
Hips I pop out by 12 weeks. Even more so second time round. V excited. Have lost my old stash of mat clothes cause in storage and not visible
And dp would rather I buy new than dig about in there which would take all day.

Feeling pleased to have made it to this stage. But still sick.

Bunny girl you sound enviably slim! I am now at a stage where I can really spare energy for weight issue so you'll all be hearing more from me. I put on 4 stone last time but only ever lost 2 - this time I'd like to put on no more that 1.5 stone but am already half way there so not too hopeful.

bunnygirl esp if not your first but even if it is I'm sure you are feeling movement. I feel same way. What else could it be - its where the baby is and you don't feel anything like it when not
Pg.

I find pg onerous but I do like the movements.

trying I'm thinking of you remember the odds are overwhelmingly on your favour. There's a lovely thread exclusively for us older mums you should visit I'll post like late when not on my phone xxxx