October 2013 hula hoops, daytime snoozes and booking in appointments

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Here you go. New thread...number 3!

I'm really scared too flyer. One of my friends was told she had lost the baby at the 12 week scan and its all I can think of...completely forgetting all the dozens of people I know that had completely normal scans.

I find it is so overwhelming that this is it now ladies. We will worry for the rest of our lives! Worry about the 12 week scan, worry about problems with the 20 week scan, worry about the birth, worry about them getting ill, injured, being bullied, keeping up at school, choosing the right boyfriend/girlfriend, being happy, whether they can have children etc etc!!! My best friend told me that it was the mental change that was the hardest to deal with and now I'm starting to understand!

Flyer747 I am worried about the same thing. My lack of symptoms doesn't help because I have managed to convince myself that, if there was something going on in there, then I would have the common symptoms associated with pregnancy. I can't tell you how worried I am (like you, I picked up worrying from a parent, in this case my father), but I am desperately trying to force those worries to the back of my mind and hope for the best in 2 weeks time at the scan.

Me too flyer as everyone has said, your never guna stop worrying now u always want the best for your kids whether there in your tummy or have been born! And as u have no cause for concern just try and enjoy your pregnancy :-) I had no pregnanc symptoms At all with dd didn't no I was preg til 8 weeks and even had a dating scan at 9+6 and still didn't believe it and I've had virtually no symptoms this time round either I saw the heart beat 2 weeks 3 days ago but it still doesn't stop me worrying about the 12 week I think even if we were all scanned every few days we would still worry cos were women and mums and that's what we do lol

My friend is having her 20 week scan today and findin out the sex! So excited and friendly jealous for her lol xxx

Arrhhh thanks ladies, you have helped ease my worrying. Such a lovely bunch of people who you can share your concerns with...

Roxvox, I'm pretty much the same as you, not many symptoms, so that makes you worry more most defininate.

Natalieand glad to hear you were symptomless with dd kinda puts my mind at ease.

And flyer when I say symptomless I mean completely symptomless even when I knew I was pregnant even after my scan I couldn't even imagen symptoms up lol

Bowlfulofjelly

Yes number 6!

don't think i am a pro at all...... I have been very lucky.... never had a baby that just cried for no reason, all easy babies. Mine don't have the terrible 2's they have the terrible 3's...... but even then, not too awful.

I love the newborn stage, and also 18mths - 2 ish - they are so funny at that age!

I think it's as hard as you make it for yourself to be honest...... I don't have routines..... even now, we just do things as and when they need to be done, and don't stress about things

Keep everyone as happy as possible!

I can confess, I too am petrified about getting to my scan and there being nothing there/mmc/blighted ovum....... I'm sure I have never been so worried before. I just feel that after 5 easy pregnancies, and no mc's or anything that maybe i am pushing my luck

I know it's daft.... and mw said if there is no sign of anything being wrong then there is no reason why there should be... but..... just a bit scared x

No you didn't offend me! I just don't want to upset anyone.

Got docs this afternoon. My headaches are very painful. Also my shoulder is killing, not sure if I've slept on it funny or what but I can hardly move my arm. My first thought was ectopic but my scan at 6 weeks showed the pole and sack in my uterus. I'm also guessing I'm dehydrated again as the anti sickness aren't working. Ill get her to test for ketones but if she wants to admit me I won't be going till after my scan in the morning.

Don't think I'll be going back to work Tuesday

Hello, Long time since my last post, god you lot do move this thread some in between visits!

I am currently sat at home feeling sorry for myself after some spotting yesterday, I still feel pregnant so am hopeful, i have an early scan tomorrow when i will be 9+5 so will find out either way.

I'm bored and not sure what to do with myself, also feeling guilty for not being at school!

MrsExcited the spotting happens to a lot of women and they go on to have a normal pregnancy. It's good timing that you have a scan tomorrow though - let us know how you get on.

I'm off to a lunch meeting now - bleugh! Would usually jump at the chance but I just want to curl up on the sofa and die eat toast!

Mrs Excited spotting is more common that you think in pregnancy....fx for your scan tomorrow!!!

Marking my place ad saying HI to all.Sorry I have been missing! I was going to be a birth partner for a friend in beginning of April, but baba did not wait and after lots of stress for Mum and family baby Alex arrived and I was there!!! After all that, baby just wanted to feed and sleep and I got to hold him loads!! Second time I am someone birth partner but first time since ttc and I thought...OOMMGG it hurts!!!! But Mum was happy I was there and I am happy to help her and quite honoured to see another brand new person arriving!!! She almost broke my hand though!!:) At home DS was cooking for DH after DH forgot the oven on when he had his head in his books. As DS is a teen he made sure to cook what he liked and in vast quantities! I heard a tale of 6 eggs between them with bacon tomatoes etc as brunch on Sunday.

I booked a private scan on 22th March (will be 8 weeks then). I hope it will help my nerves...as anxiety seems to follow me. It shouldn't be like this as it will be my third DC but after MC last year I stress quite a lot . I am hoping that if everything is as it should be, the chances of MC will be low. MW is booked for next Wednesday.

Urgh, I feel so ill today. The nausea isn't too bad but I've been having the WORST dizzy spells and I've just been sitting down at my desk all day. I'm dreading getting up for lunch, maybe some fresh air might sort me out.

I just want to got to sleep, waaahhhh! Hurry up 5:30pm.

Hi. I haven't been posting as I have been feeling so rubbish all I could do is whinge and in also a bit scared about it all ending badly.

I have been lurking though!

Bit of a shock, I phoned the hospital to see what's going on wrt to scan dates/me appointments after my dr referred me two weeks ago. Apparently I have an appointment and scan next Tuesday, at a completely different hospital to where I was expecting and they don't know the time of the appointment I have to wait for the letter that had been sent. Talk about short notice!

That sounds a bit strange littleducks - are you happy with the hospital?

Booking in today, and got scan date - next Thursday - exciting! Booking was quite good. Had a student midwife who is taking part in a continuity of care trial and asked whether I would be happy to be one of her ladies! She seems really nice so am really pleased, as where I am you never see the same midwife more than once. Had good chat about previous birth and what I want for the next one, so all really positive.

Hope all of you ladies suffering get some respite soon x

Hi ladies. been having a few worried days because i feel much better than I did. Haha, u really can't win with this pg malarky!! feeling less sick and tired and much less bloated. I've started taking vit c tablets which my sis says are good for bloating so that's probably what that is. I'm now 10+2 so midwife did say I might start feeling better soon.
still not heard from hospital about my scan!! definitely ringing tomorrow to chase it up!!
just generally feeling a bit down and irritated today (probably a big sign I'm still pg!!Haha)
hope everyone else is ok x

Hello all. Glad you got a scan date littleducks, even though it's short notice.

So we had a private scan and little Dumpling is well. DH said he thought it was the best £100 we had spent. We feel a lot more comfortable now telling my parents about it, so looking forward to breaking the news!

Great news about the scan HotSoup, must be v reassuring.

Roofio87 what mg of Vitamin C are you taking? I have some at home but wasn't sure of recommended dosage, I've had norovirus and 2 colds since getting my BFP so think its time to boost my immune system...

I'm in hosp so trying to re arrange my private scan I've got booked for the morning :-( they won't answer the phone!

flyer I'll let u know when I get home. its mixed in with my folic acid and vit d that the midwife gave me so sure its the right dosage!!

Well I was too ill to stay for parents' evening tonight - could barely drive home, and just keep being sick - about 10 times today- and feel dreadful the rest of the time....

Whinge over, sorry

roofio I have been the same since just after 10 weeks midwife says its your placenta taking over so try not to worry which is easier said than done i know i am a nervous wreck my scan is a week on tuesday!! when i will be 13+3 but we have to trust our bodies i suppose!!

Sorry to hear you are back in hospital hayle hope they get sickness under control soon and you get a hold of scan clinic.

I told my work today and although I thought they had twigged with my 15 pee breaks a day and running to toilet to be sick they had no idea. The joy of working with men, now I am too delicate to even go to photocopier. Ha ha fools, wonder if they will go to shop at lunchtime for me too?

That sounds a bit chaotic little ducks, are you going to stick with the hospital they suggested or try to arrange another appointment elsewhere after you go to this one? Do you know anything about it and is it close by? The Nhs choices website has reviews and comparisons.

Sorry you are feeling so rubbish rainbows. Congratulations on the scan hot soup.

I feel a bit better today after two nights of decentish sleep for the first time in a month. I really appreciate a good sleep now! I even felt up to giving my husband a cuddle this morning. He seemed so happy. Must make more of an effort to be nice to him!

I had a new symptom today, my boobs, arms and lips felt hot, swollen and a bit numb like when you've an injection or an allergic reaction. I presume as with everything it is something to do with hormones...

Oh no Hayle you are having a rubbish time of it! It makes me feel really feeble when I thinks of all of you with really bad sickness. I hope you get the scan rearranged.

Sorry to hear you are having such a rough time Rainbow. My nausea is easing up a little, think it's because I'm over 10 weeks now like a few of you are experiencing. Got my scan date, April 3rd! I'll be 13 weeks but since I had the earlier scan don't feel too impatient.
Fx for your scan MrsExcited. I had the spotting/bleeding and all was fine, hope you aren't stressing too much but know it's easier said than done.

Flyer you are not the only one worrying I feel exactly the same about a mmc or blighted ovum. I am so scared of having the 12 week scan and to be given bad news. However i keep telling myself that the odds are way in our favour. I think the internet is a bad thing. For every story about a mmc, there should statistically be almost 100 stories about healthy scans! But of course this is not the case so i think our perspective on things is a bit skewed. I was chatting to my boss as well as my mum about this and both said they never worried about having a miscarriage. I guess when they were preggers there was no Dr. Google to worry them!
Orange I think you mentioned you had a parents' eve next week. It actually wasn?t too bad adrenaline got me through it. But I can see tomorrow being v difficult.

Rainbow and hayle really sorry you are having a horrible time with the ms