November 2013 - Thread 3 - The Loo Huggers and Crisp Lickers!

[MummaPanda]

Thread 3 already? We talk too much!!

Stuff Which prenatal vits are you taking?!? I take the Sanatogen mum-to-be, and they only contain 90mg/tablet. Pregnacare containts 70mg/tablet, so all well below the risky amount. Are you taking extra Vit C on top of your prenatal, and why?
All necessary vitamins are in the prenatal tablets, and unless recommended by your GP, I wouldn't take any more supplements. You'll also get vitamins from your food.

Vix Even if you miscarry, a pg test would still come up positive, if you test tomorrow. It can take over 2 weeks for the hormones to get out of your system. Can you call the EPU directly? I never went through my GP or midwife when I miscarried, they EPU were happy to see me without a referral.

Congratulations Dizzy

My EPU insist gp refers. Thanks for the info on tests, I know sometimes hormones show up for weeks but also have friends who have had negative tests within days. It's all I have at the moment unfortunately

Brilliant news Stuff you must be so relieved to say the least! Are you still going to take your prenatal vits? I've been taking mine, is everyone else having them too?

That's great news for you too Berry lets hope it stays that way!!

You're a day ahead of me dates wise Gin so I'll be quite interested to hear what you could see in the scan. I think there's a few of us early thirties first timers here.

Actually is yours the same as me Dizzy 8/11/13? If it is its insane to think that in the 2 weeks since I had mine there could be so much change that you can actually see a face!! I'm really pleased for you.

I'm also having a pretty good day - the constant pain has stopped!!! Yessa! It just comes and goes now which is a HUGE improvement as I get some relief. Though odd, as i always felt like there was something going on there even though it was painful and now I don't. But still its a good thing I'm sure

I know what you mean about the race to the finish line Will this thread is amazing for support but it also slightly freaks me out too sometimes & makes me feel like I'm playing a numbers game (the abdomen pains not helping with that).

vix I had a negative test on the day after I started really really bleeding. The last positive test at that point was a week before. Maybe the level of hog present is linked to how many weeks you are pregnant too?

Vix - my GP also said I wasn't bleeding 'enough' to warrant an early scan, although mine was less than yours. She did send me for blood tests though (and I guess if there's more bleeding they will do a comparison one in a few days? - or maybe it's just to check the hcg matches me at 8 weeks pg.)

Thanks Saundy. Glad you're getting some relief from the pain, even if temporarily!!

Dear vix and stuff - all the very best - I miscarried about 10 years ago and lost a twin about 8 years ago - both at about 7 weeks - both times I had really heavy bleeding like a very heavy period - hope you're both ok.

Wow, it all changes so quickly. Williamina and Vix - am keeping my fingers crossed for you that it all works out. The situation sounds beyond stressful. Take good care of yourselves.

Vix.....it is torture as you said and the unknown is very difficult to deal with.....xxxx

Talking about ages I am 41 and will be 42 at edd....
My daughter came to visit today and even though I am off colour, and a round tummy ( bloated) she did not guess at all.....I bet she reckons that parents don't have sex at all...lol

Fab news dizzy

Fingers xd for everyone having a few probs - no more bad news on this thread!

Just back from the endocrinologist and I've to see her every 6 weeks. I'll be consultant led because of my thyroid but don't really know what that means as my booking in isn't until April!

She was v nice so just waiting on today's blood results

Hi ladies,

last time I checked this threat we were on about 6 pages!

Have added myself on to the DD list and I am 27 now and will still be by DD.

Have also started the ball rolling about booking an 8 week private scan, which will hopefully break up this slow first few weeks and will rule out a missed misscariiage at 7 weeks like last time and I had to wait until 13 weeks to find out! I'd rather know.

The orevious pregnancy was a surprise so although it's very much planned this time so we are more relaxed in that sense, it's harded following the recent MC.

Fingers cross for those currently anxious about bleeding.

Notsoold EDD 25th Oct. Baby no3
OneLittleToddleTerror. EDD 27th Oct. Baby no2
MTB82. EDD 28th Oct. Baby no1
Slippysnow. EDD 29th Oct. Baby no1
WhenSheWas. EDD 29th Oct. Baby no2
Diege. EDD 31st Oct. Baby no6
Heartonsleeve. EDD 1st Nov. Baby no1
SterlingS. EDD 1st Nov. Baby no1
Busyprocrastinating. EDD 1st Nov. Baby no2
Mistyshore. EDD 1st Nov. Baby no2
Wibblypig. EDD 1st Nov. Baby no2
Whilewild. EDD 1st Nov. Baby no2
Crazyhead. EDD 2nd Nov. Baby no2
Harverine. EDD 2nd Nov. Baby no2
GetOff. EDD 2nd Nov. Baby no2
Honey. EDD 2nd Nov. Baby no4
Suprisepitstop. EDD 2nd Nov. Baby no1
Stuffthenonsense. EDD 2nd Nov. Baby no6
Pegster. EDD 2nd Nov. Baby no?
Ruby. EDD 3rd Nov. Baby no1
Suffolk. EDD 3rd Nov. Baby no2
Clementine82. EDD 4th Nov. Baby no1
Hellington. EDD 4th Nov. Baby no1
Berrybomb. EDD 4th Nov. Baby no1
Icing. EDD 4th Nov. Baby no2
SaBearOz. EDD 4th Nov. Baby no2
DittyRatt. EDD 5th Nov. Baby no3
Minesahotchocolate. EDD 5th Nov. Baby no2
Lexib. EDD 6th Nov. Baby no1
Fakebook. EDD 6th Nov. Baby no2?
CheeseandGherkins 7th Nov. Baby no 6 (possibly 7 too)
MotherOfCleo. EDD 7th Nov. Baby no1
GinSling82. EDD 7th Nov. Baby no1
The Sperminator. EDD 7th Nov. Baby no1
Ceramicunicorn. EDD 7th Nov. Baby no2
Williaminajetfighter. EDD 7th Nov. Baby no2
Dreamstoreality. EDD 7th Nov. Baby no1
Saundy. EDD. 8th Nov. Baby no1
Fairy. EDD 8th Nov. Baby no1
Dizzy81. EDD 8th Nov. Baby no1
Okavango. EDD 8th Nov. Baby no1
MrsTwinks. EDD 8th Nov. Baby no?
Newtothisstuff. EDD 9th Nov. Baby no3
Posabelle. EDD 9th Nov. Baby no?
PoppySeedBun. EDD 11th Nov. Baby no1
Retroelle. EDD 11th Nov. Baby no1
Lovesthechaos3. EDD 12th Nov. Baby no4
Minniemooo. EDD 13th Nov. Baby no2
Lozcat86. EDD 13th Nov. Baby no?
Purplekiwi. EDD 14th Nov. Baby no1
Artyone. EDD 14th Nov. Baby no1
Vix206. EDD 15th Nov. Baby no2
BangOn. EDD 18th Nov. Baby no3
TiredFeet. EDD 21st Nov. Baby no2
ilovemilton. EDD 22nd Nov. Baby no?
JBrd. EDD. 24th Nov. Baby no2
Louby86. EDD 25th Nov. Baby no2
Ariel21. EDD 27th Nov. Baby no1
MsFanackerPants. EDD 28th Nov. Baby no1
Vocalista86. EDD 30th Nov. Baby no1

oops, i meant 'thread'.

Aw there's 5 of us on 1st babies for the same EDD!

I just saw that too & I think we're knockin around the same age too, though maybe not as my memory isn't what it was & it wasn't great to begin with!!

Great news stuff that must have been amazing to hear :)

Vix, Id be inclined to call my GP and demand a referral to EPU. Its terrible that there are different responses depending on where you live. I cant imagine how worried you must be right now. Not knowing whats happening must be terrible. I know we all have a sense of not knowing whats going on, but when you are bleeding the heightened anxiety must be awful. Dont be afraid to push for the care that you deserve.

I have been sitting working on my uni work today and have done hardly anything. I feel like I dont know what I am doing :( wish I could just bloody drop out!

8+3 today. Midwife tomorrow too so will hopefully start to feel a bit more real after that. I am still getting niggly pains on one side. Will mention it at my appointment but feel that they probably are just normal.

Harverina don't give up ! I felt like that a few weeks ago doing my dissertation , I will be taking 6 months out of my degree with only 4 weeks that will be left on the course , this way I get maternity pay
thinking of those that are bleeding , fx for you xx

Vix I def agree with Harv about pushing for medical care tho I know it's hard

I had to ring the consultants secretary as the appt office wouldn't give me a date for 6 weeks and I was to be seen urgently!

I was takin g extras to supplement being pregnant and breastfeeding 2 but I am just going to stick to my prenatal now.
I am in the 'oldies' group too at 40.
It's blinking freezing brrr

Feeling positively rubbish think I must be getting a coldy fluey thing, I've spent the whole day curled up on the sofa wrapped up in my dressing gown. Also have a really sore stomach, anyone else have this?? Not sure if I should be worried or not.
Haven't heard back from cheese after her scan, hope everything is ok

vix I managed to get an appointment through my GP for a scan on Thursday at the EPU. I told her my symptoms and that I think it necessitated a scan and I was probably pushy/barky enough that she caved in. Perhaps you can give that a shot?

Mumma I'm also dying of a cold and chest infection. No idea how I can cope with work tomorrow

My OH has gone to sort my horse out as I just can't manage it

Quick post. Scan went well, only 1 baby but we saw the heartbeat which was reassuring, so thankful. 6+3 so puts me at nov 16th but they will give me a firm date at 12 week scan.

I know anything can happen all the way through so I'll never be complacent but for now all is well and I am happy with that.

Aww that's good cheese

I'm very heavily bleeding now so pretty much given up all hope. Might be defence mechanism but its a relief in a way because the not knowing was torture. I feel bad for keep posting on here as I know it's worrying for others, thank you so much for your support and I wish you all healthy happy pregnancies.

We will try again soon, and in the meantime I'm focussing on my precious DS. Xxx

So sorry Vix take care xx