August 2013 Part 2: Looking forward to scans and the beginning of bumps!

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Here's a new thread for us summer mums-to-be.

A link to the first thread is here.

This first trimester will end eventually... it will, it will!!!

Just having a catch up on our new page. Glad that so many are doing well, and sad for those who are not still on the August journey

I'm still feeling blergh most of the day and feeling SO TIRED!
DD2 had her tonsils removed on Monday and DS came down with Chicken Pox on Monday night which hasn't helped with the tiredness as they both wang Mummy love when they are ill.
At least they have kept me busy, and not worrying about little bean.

Have my booking in apt tomorrow, and hopefully scan soon. I have got a definite tummy already (8+5 ish) so want to make sure it's only one! Keep having dreams about twin boys!!

Thanks Foof! Will have a browse. I already know 3 people in Edinburgh who'll be on maternity then (all 4 months ahead of me though) so that's a start!

Feel so crap today, and had some more bleeding, Utterly cheesed off, if I lose this one too I'm not ttc again, it's too hard. Having said all that it's probably just my old cervical erosion playing up, but every slight twinge is making me think it's the start of a mc, I'm driving myself crazy. I might see about getting an early scan. Wondering if I can contact the epu directly or I have to faff about with the gp again this time.

Hey everyone- just checking in...

Finally heard from the midwife- YAY!!!! Booking in appointment next Thursday at 8pm at my flat! Am alarmed by this as obviously means I will have to clean like a lunatic. Does anyone else have home appointments? According to Midwife it will be all 'home care' . Convenient - yes- but paranoia inducing!

carrie DH is taking flexi for any appointments that he needs to attend.

I have lost weight thus far, but not a lot and will probably put it all on again over weekend as am going to Lakeside Darts with DH and it is not known for it's healthy foods... (may have mentioned already.. sorry...)

foof, scuba and other baby brainers... I think I am losing it a little. too. xx

James so sorry to hear - fingers and toes crossed for you and (apparently un-mumsnetty) hugs heading through cyberspace too
sticky-bean vibes
x

oh James I am sorry to hear that. I am no expert on the matter but perhaps try contacting EPU to see what they say fingers crossed and lots of hugs to you too. xxx

James give them a ring and see, it can't hurt. I think after a mc every twinge is held up to itense scrutiny and it's impossible to relax.

Carrie, not fair is it but I suppose that from their point of view YOU are the important one.

Will anyone's OH be taking their paternity leave?

Hi all, just checking in on this new thread! Sorry to all those with worries and hugs to all struggling!

I am now 10+4 and starting to feel a lot better. Constipation and nausea pretty much gone but still very tired but can't sleep past 5am! This is DC1 so don't even have a DC that's waking me up!

Getting excited and a bit scared for our scan on 21st Jan! Carrie yes DH has to take holiday to come. He works for Royal Mail and they are very inflexible! He probably will take his 2 weeks paternity leave though.

When will you all start buying the big purchases like pram and cot? I have been looking but I know it's far too early but want to spread the cost if possible! Also seen some lovely baby clothes in sales but managed to resist so far! Not for much longer!

Chuck - Not til 20 weeks. I've bought a babygro set and a pack of cotton swaddling blankets after my early scan where I saw a hb, just needed to make it feel a little more real and like this was actually going to happen this time :)

Nothing more though till as I say after the 20 week scan. I've picked the pram (Obaby Zezu around £200 or if we win the lottery, Bugaboo Cam3! around ££££££!!!) and I know roughly what kind of cot/bouncy chair/etc I want. I'm pretty much a strictly babygros/soft leggings kind of person when it comes to babies, hate seeing them in crispy denim! Have been looking on www.woolworths.co.uk and the Next and H&M webbys as they seem to have more of the kind of stuff I like.

Planning on breastfeeding but will also get a couple of bottles and ready made formula boxes in case of 3am emergency! Will just get a bottle of Milton for cold water sterilising

oh is anyone watching One Born Every Minute btw? If not you should be!

I haven't been - it's on in 5 mins so I'll be switching over - food inspectors is freaking me out now anyway!!

I normally enjoy watching food inspectors but not right now, have been watching cute babies doing daft things on you've been framed :)

Yeah I'm watching One born every minute, can't help myself!

yvonney me too!

today's madness for me.... my boobs aren't aching and as that's pretty much the only symptom I've been having. So obviously i'm now paranoid.

Mayan I don't know how far on you are, but I was looking at my posts on mn from last pregnancy and basically all my symptoms disappeared at 11 weeks even though everything was fine.

Mayanbob, maybe put a post up on pregnancy board asking roughly when peoples symptoms started to edge off? Would put your mind at ease :)

nice idea foof... will get on it!

Just adding myself to the list!

Added myself to the list! I think I am last one due in August!

Zen1980 - Thanks for the comments re thyroid. I have telephone consultation today, so will see what they say and go from there.

Hope everyone has a good day. Halfway to the weekend!

nicnic79 DC2 26th july
Sugarkane DC4 28th July (big guess) 1st scan 5th Jan
BraveLilBear DC1 28th July
chocolatesolveseverything DC1 28th July (ish)
Woose DC3 31 July
thehomesecretary DC2 31st July
huffpuff75 DC2 31st July
Zippyrainbowbrite DC1 31st July
EggyM DC1 1st August
Chuckaluck DC1 3rd August ish!
ditsy79 DC1 3rd August
stopsittingonyoursister DC3 4th August
Wavesandsmiles DC3 4th August (maybe?)
Nightwish DC2 4th August (Probably)
beckie90 DC3 7th August (I think)
ruthietoothie 8th August
wonderwomanislost DC2 August 11th (ish)
TiredofZombies DC2 August 11th (unconfirmed)
RainboxFX DC2 13th August (unconfirmed)
Littlemisssnowshine DC2 13th August(ish)
FoofFighter DC3 13/08/13
RuckAndRoll 15th August (ish)
WeeWeeWeeAllTheWayHome DC2 16th August
IJustWoreMyTrenchcoat DC1 16th August (my best guess)
Jamesandthegiantbanana DC3 16th august (unconfirmed)
LoveBeingAMrs 24th August
LoveYouForeverMyBaby DC2 August
ScubaSarah DC1 4th August (ish)
CarriePie DC1 11th August (ish)
Locketjuice 5th August..we think
FeministInTraining DC1 21st August- subject to change!
Noodles80 25th August (Unconfirmed)
Sendmum DC3 2nd August

One born every minute? Are you kidding? Gives me the jitters, just can't watch it! Brings back too many memories I was hoping to forget! Lol I'm a coward clearly x

10+6

I see I've reverted to being TiredofZombies on the list, and it's all not-in-order again. Oh well.

Went for my booking in appointment, and the lovely lovely midwife managed to get a doctor to give me a quick scan, and we saw a heartbeat! Woo hoo! I hoped they might be able to do one before 12 weeks but I didn't think they'd do one today. Hurray! Might even consider telling the family.

My mum annoyed me today though before my appointment, by asking outright if I'm pregnant again yet. I will tell when I'm ready to tell, I have very good reasons for not saying anything yet, and I don't appreciate being backed into a corner. I mumbled something non-committal and said that when there was anything to tell her, I would tell her. She said she wasn't trying to push me, and she knew I might not be ready to say anything yet, but I just thought "why ask the question then?" It was over the phone and we don't see each other often, so it's not like she's seen my belly and suspects or something. Anyway, rant over, I am relieved and happy that all is well.

Oh and I don't think we'll find out the sex this time. We did with DD, because I was immediately convinced I was having a girl, and knew I'd need time to adjust if it wasn't. I am happy with a surprise this time round :)

Hello ladies,

Just checking in on the new thread. Can someone please add me on the list as I'm always on the phone.

Dc3 edd 29 July.

I have my first booking in appt tomorrow at Hosp 1 and booking in and scan for hosp 2 next week. Will make my choice between the 2 after the scan at hosp 1 on 22.

My nausea has eased a bit but started to vom(tmi). I stopped taking pregnacare and have started taking seven seas preg vits. They have folic acid and ginger in them.

Still struggling with the poo and bloat. Ive started putting on maternity stuff as im showing. Got some nice skinnys from h&m.

Hi penny ... congrats on your surprise Scan. Can I just ask- is your name a Familyguy reference , if it is, I should just inform you that I read all your posts in the voice of Mrs Pennyapple. If not.... then just ignore me am adding me to the list so will re-pennyapple again.

i'll pop you on silver. Hope the vomming eases soon x

nicnic79 DC2 26th july
Sugarkane DC4 28th July (big guess) 1st scan 5th Jan
BraveLilBear DC1 28th July
chocolatesolveseverything DC1 28th July (ish)
Silver15 DC3 29th July
Woose DC3 31 July
thehomesecretary DC2 31st July
huffpuff75 DC2 31st July
Zippyrainbowbrite DC1 31st July
EggyM DC1 1st August
Chuckaluck DC1 3rd August ish!
ditsy79 DC1 3rd August
stopsittingonyoursister DC3 4th August
Wavesandsmiles DC3 4th August (maybe?)
Nightwish DC2 4th August (Probably)
beckie90 DC3 7th August (I think)
ruthietoothie 8th August
wonderwomanislost DC2 August 11th (ish)
MrsPennyApples DC2 August 11th (unconfirmed)
RainboxFX DC2 13th August (unconfirmed)
Littlemisssnowshine DC2 13th August(ish)
FoofFighter DC3 13/08/13
Mayanbob DC1 14th August
RuckAndRoll 15th August (ish)
WeeWeeWeeAllTheWayHome DC2 16th August
IJustWoreMyTrenchcoat DC1 16th August (my best guess)
Jamesandthegiantbanana DC3 16th august (unconfirmed)
LoveBeingAMrs 24th August
LoveYouForeverMyBaby DC2 August
ScubaSarah DC1 4th August (ish)
CarriePie DC1 11th August (ish)
Locketjuice 5th August..we think
FeministInTraining DC1 21st August- subject to change!
Noodles80 25th August (Unconfirmed)
Sendmum DC3 2nd August

Yes Mayan, tis a Family Guy reference. I'll have to read over some of my own posts and do the voice in my head, could be fun! Thanks for re-pennyappling me :)

FX for you James - can I ask, were you on the May 2010 MN list? I recognise your name I think?? Hugs to all others with worries.

I avoid OBEM, otherwise I end up with snot and tears all over my face from weeping, and I look bad enough already!

Whoever was asking about NCT v MW antenatal classes - I did both with DS and I am still friends with mums I met on both courses. I found the MW ones very medical - just talked about the mechanics of the birth, and gave tips on different birthing positions, some stretches to do if you have eg back ache, and told us how to access the maternity unit (the entrance is hidden away round the back at York Hospital). However the NCT class was much more emotional IYSWIM - made the DHs/DPs talk about how they were feeling about the birth, for example, and gave much more info on practical stuff like how to bath a newborn, what stuff you really need for the first few weeks at home. I found both really useful for different reasons, but it depends what you need really. Having said that, I made a lot more mum-friends from just taking DS and later DD to the local baby and toddler groups, because those people were more local to where I live (we are in a village, so everyone with children goes to the same playgroup etc).

I too am suffering with the baby brain - I keep forgetting what I am saying half way through sentences. I think it's because my brain is full!!

Foof bugaboo prams are lovely, I shall be using my lovely red and white spotty pram from mamas and papas that I've used for the previous two DC, but I will definitely treat myself to a new pushchair when the baby is older!

Jolly hope your DC feel better soon.

I think we will find out the sex with this baby. We didn't with DS because we didn't really mind what we had, but we did with DD because it was easier for DS to process that I had a girl or a boy rather than just an unspecified baby in my bump! DS has very clearly specified that he would only want me to have another baby if it was a brother this time, so if it's girl, he may need some time to adjust! We didn't tell him until I was well over 25 weeks last time though, as he was only just 2. I am planning on telling him after the 12 week scan this time, as he is now 5 so able to understand a bit better. DD will just be thrilled to have a baby to look after, she loves mothering her dolls!

I am not going anywhere near the scales again until I stop snacking on bags of salt and vinegar hula hoops and min cheddars - I am addicted!

Morning all, looks like I've missed quite a lot since last reading. Work is chaos and when I get home I sleep (or try to).

Impressed at so many of you fools going near scales. I don't weight myself normally so I'm not going to start now! I asked the midwife if I was badly overweight and she just looked at me funny and said it'll only get worse.

We've always said we won't find out the sex as this is our first and we really just want baby here safely and don't care either way. DH is now starting to bring up 'if we find out the sex' now so I think he's changing his mind.

SIL went into labour last night, as far as I know no baby yet, she likes going into lots of detail, need to get in there first and say I don't want any horror stories afterwards!

Edinburgh people, if any of you are north of the city, PM me and I can give you the details of a really good mother and baby/toddler group that's ran at my church.