April 2013- part 3 scan scan scan

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Started a new thread for all us April ladies.

I don't remember. It does ring a vague bell, I think perhaps I did stop it sometime before my due date.

Sorry to be vague!

They were worried about DS being too big and too small! (I forget where the too big worry came from now). At one point, they had me booked in for one scan to check he wasn't too small, and another separate scan a few days later to check he wasn't too big!

I phoned them up and said "you know, about these scan dates, I've got a great idea ... "

I think you're right to try to make sure you're not fobbed off.

Thanks for the info I will go in with a load of information, and probably my mum I'm a push over really but she stands no shit lol.

Hi ladies, back from our campervan trip in France and Spain. Can't believe how much this new thread has sped up again, will read properly on way home tonight. :)

The trip was great, the nausea wasn't too bad apart from the first ferry journey and some of the longer drives on winding roads, but overall it was way better than being in the office and dwelling on feeling starving or sick.

It also helped to be able to constantly nibble on endless fresh french baguettes - yum!

I'm 10+3 today and the time has flown, so surprised to be in double digits already. Reassurance scan this Sat before before proper dating scan on 16th.

Can I just ask, has anyone else developed spots? I seem to have greasy teenage skin again - I don't remember THIS from last time!

Mmmm baguettes ... is it dinner time yet?

Someone at work asked me today if I was, I said yes, but scan not until Thursday, hopefully they will keep it quiet. If scan is ok, I will probably tell everyone on Friday or Monday...also, I was properly showing today so it may not be much of a surprise.

Right, brace yourselves for a moan ladies...I have just collasped into a flood of tears in my kitchen, wailing 'I just want to drink something!!!', not I'm not a raging alcholic, but I have had worse MS day yet here, I have been sick 6 times, cannot keep fluids down, let alone food...sob. I got to work 3 hours after I woke up, and was violently sick there, too. Also just thrown up a drink of water at home

My husband is away so I am feeling throughtly sorry for myself and moaning on here.

Please tell me that this peak will ease off tomorrow soon and I may feel human again?

My scan is Thrsday (cannot wait!), had my mum on the phone at the weekend asking if she can tell people, I told her not until after the scan and I say so, although I don't trust her to have listened! My brother has also told me she's been buying things like crazy, when I asked her not to until after the 20 week scan...hmmmmm.

Sorry for the me, me, me.

12 + 0 (ish - TBC on Thursday!)

Looking forward to hearing how the latest scans have gone, great to see there are more tommorrow.

Really pleased you got reassurance Jessie. Why do these letters always come at the weekend when you have to wait to speak to the mid-wife? Great news that it's nothing to worry about but an extra chance to see your little one.

I have everything crossed for you mama, hope you're home very soon.

I've had a few cramps today which I'm trying not to worry about. I made a cake on Sunday and stupidly tucked into a load of the cake mix until DH pointed out it had raw eggs in. I feel stupid and dreadful after being so careful to avoid under cooked eggs.

A massive week and two days to go before I have my scan. Keep the good scan news coming.

Sorry to hear you've had so much sickness angel. It's even worse when you feel rubbish and OH isn't there. Hoping it lifts v soon x

teapig are you 17th too? We can be scan buddies then! Seems like forever away...

I'm glad you're reassured Jessie, what a horrible wait it must have been.

Hope they're willing to boot you soon Mama!

I am feeling very emotional at the moment. I'm about to change jobs at work (been seconded for two years) and going back on shifts :( not really looking forward to that. I threw a major wobbley yesterday!

10+3

Yes, greasy skin and 3 spots here. Like I would get before my period came. Also don't remember this happening before.

steph and anyone else scanning tomorrow, hope all goes well :)

angel is it worth going to see the doc? DSIL has been like you (sick at work, throwing up liquid) and ended up in hospital last week on a drip. It's surprising how easy it is to get dehydrated. She's now been given some meds that dissolve in your mouth and they have really helped.

And whoever asked - pretty spotty here too (mostly on chin). Glamorous!

Wow - after a weeks holiday it's taking me an age to catch up with you all. So glad to hear about the many lovely scans. Mines tomorrow, and I'm dreading it, really don't want to hear any bad news. Especially after my scan at 8 weeks knowing that there was a little person in there. It's not until lunchtime, so I'll have all morning to fret about it.

Oops 13+3

Thanks sneezy , if it doesn't improve I will go to the Dr, i don't mind not eating, but not drinking is bad.

I have lots of painful spots too, and a coldsore, so i also look lovely!

Sorry the sickness is so bad angeltatoo. Do go to the docs if you continue not to be able to keep fluids down. They can prescribe you drugs to help. I've been having acupuncture this time round which has helped keep my sickness reduced, although not eliminated it completely.

teapig if they are lion stamped eggs you are fine, those hens have been vaccinated against salmonella and the other bugs. Most free range eggs are fine, but I'm not taking the chance and DH gets to eat the one egg we get from our 4 hens and I buy lion stamped eggs from the supermarket.

angel it really is vile. today I've been throwing up nothing, just retching and nothing to come up. I feel so crappy afterwards, 4 pukes today and DH was grumpy that I hadn't got to the supermarket, yet managed to bake a pineapple upside down cake [me and DD scoffed a quarter of it before he got home :)] Just keep trying little bits. Speak to your midwife if you feel a bit lethargic as that's a sign of dehydration, it's worse in pregnancy as it eats your muscle [rather than fat] to give you energy. I've been dropping in a weekly pee sample to check for ketones, which is evidence you are dehydrated. I know a few people admitted and put on a drip, they'll also look at medication to ease the puking. There are quite a range out there.

I was really spotty and greasy, but it seems to be clearing up and I've got a little bit of a healthy glow. My hair looks dull though.

Good luck for all those scanning tomorrow. Mine is next tuesday, 9th October.

Umm 11+1

Faith my scan is on the 10th, just over a week to go. I managed to bring it forward from the 12th but have now realised it's going to be tough to get time off work in the 10th. Oh well I cannot wait a minute longer than I have to so work will have to manage. Hope the 17th flies round for you.

Thanks kellestar, they were lion stamped so feel much better.

Hi all, been keeping upto date on the goin ons here but not posted for a while! Just checking in today as had my scan atlast and there is def 1 little wriggly baby in there they were trying out a new machine so took ages with the scan but only Dh cld see most of it, I was very jealous just glad all is ok! Due date changed slightly to 19th April now so 11+4.

Can't remember names sorry but catching up on the gossip...can't decide on names at all but dd who is 5 keeps suggesting some bless her. Have 2 dd's so resigning myself to the fact that this is prob a girl too which wld b lovely but kind of hoping for a boy - am I allowed to admit that?!

Re telling people - I actually told work colleagues just over a wk ago long story but surprisingly most said, oh thought so! and were.nt very shocked at all! Esp those of you who have expending baby bumps bloating belly's like me or have stopped drinkin tea, they are an observent lot!

Spots - not too bad but very blotchy. With bags under my eyes like suitcases too, not feelin the most attractive atm! Did defuzz my legs and lady bits this mornin while I can still see em so made me feel bit better

Sickness has worn off a lot now but tiredness killing me. Fell asleep at 9.30 on the sofa and just dragged myself upto bed to catch up on MN so off to sleep now.

And I'm 31 and Dh is 35. 26 when I had dd1 and 28 with dd2. Will b 32 when dc3 arrives.

Glad everyone else is having fab scan news. Good luck to those getting them soon! ....now, the count down to the anomoly scan starts!

I've been trying to keep up with the thread, but every time I attempt to post it just disappears

angel if you're struggling to even keep fluids down then you should go to the doctors. They will be able to give you something to help stop the vomiting.

Good luck to all those with scans coming up

We went to look at double buggies yesterday, although wont be buying for a few months. DH basically refused to have an opinion or push any of them round the shop, then we ended up rowing about his lack of enthusiasm, and I'm no closer to making a decision than before we went. Grrrrr

Morning all good luck to everyone having scans today its finally arrived and now i am petrified!got everything x for a healthy baby. got my app at 11 so not to long to wait x

Good luck steph and other scan ladies!!!
Will be checking in for lots of scan stories later!
I only have 3 more days to wait until mine I'm getting nervous already! I'm also afraid I might drink too much water and they'll press too hard and make me wee lol is that possible?!!

Good luck steph and anyone else with scans today-will be thinking of you and sending lots of good wishes.

missmuffet fab to have a scan buddy for Friday. The days are going SO slowly aren't they?!

Definately!! Just want it to be my turn now! It seems like forever ago I poas but I bet this week alone is gonna feel like an eternity!!