October 2013: where we all make it to the 2nd trimester and begin to glow!

[pinksky]

Welcome October passengers--all aboard our new thread (is it number four or five?!). Hope everyone is having a lovely Easter and enjoying an egg or three.

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Good luck this morning, MoN. We will all be virtually holding your hand xx

Thinking of you MoN missed your news the other day, but sending you lots of positive and supportive thoughts today. xxx

I have caved in and booked a private scan for tomorrow. No reason at all except that I want reassurance and I don't want to wait until 13 weeks. Time really drags at the moment. Luckily DH is supportive and doesn't think I am being frivolous. Now I get to see if anything is in there tomorrow and hopefully see my baby!

orange I bet its so exciting to suddenly have your scan tomorrow!! hope it goes well and you get a good look!!

Good luck today MoN

I went a bit awol over the weekend and desperately trying to catch up with you all now!

Had a great time, full of roast dinners, Easter eggs and hot cross buns...basically, on Friday at 11+6, my nausea and tiredness completely disappeared! I'm desperately hoping it stays away now as I finally feel great after 6 weeks of feeling very sorry for myself.

On another note though, on Thursday, I had a hair colouring test done (where they place a blob of hair colour behind your ear to test for any allergic reaction) and I somehow managed to get some on my finger whilst eating supper and licked it off thinking it was food! I was absolutely mortified. Having done everything by the book since I got my BFP, there I was consuming what is basically bleach!

I'm now desperate for a cup of tea - I haven't had any caffeine in this pg yet - anyone else coming off the wagon?

serious stuff I didn't know u couldn't drink tea? I'm not a big tea drinker but I have the occasional cup with some biscuits lol an have done since I have been pregnant. Tbh I don't think I've avoided anything food/drink wise size bfp mainly cos a lot of the stuff on the not allowed list I don't eat anyway so doesn't effect me. And I only like my eggs with hard yolks anyway even when I'm not pregnant.

Hope all is going well at the hosp MoN thinking of u.

Just had a nice big clear out of dd's wardrobe and popped to tesco too treat her to a few new bits :-) desperately trying to find odd jobs to do today to make the day pass usually dh getting home at 7 signals end of the day for me but his work own a VIP box at a football stadium so he's going their this eve to watch a match so today is going to be the slowest ever! 22 hours to go till scan lol xxx

Who else is scanning today? Best of luck to u all zx

orange there are now 6 of us scanning tomorrow! What a busy scan day for our thread hope it goes well for us all xxx

serious I'm sure one tiny blob of hair dye isn't going to do any harm at all. its not that toxic or they wouldn't let u put it on your head!! I've been having a cup of coffee a day,occasionally 2 all through my pg. I couldn't do without and that's still in the limit you're allowed so the odd cuppa will be fine!!

Hooray for a busy scan day tomorrow!

Natalie, I am still in clear out mode this week too. At the moment I am entering in lots of old books on amazon trade in. So far three big piles is only worth £5. I don't think this is going to be making me rich! I may just bring it all down to the charity shop with some old clothes and horrible doilies my DH's nan gave us.

Serious, I agree, I am sure a tiny bit won't do you any harm. I don't imagine it tasted very nice though. it is bad enough when you accidentily taste soap. Eugh.

Hello everyone. I had my scan, there is no change. 10mm of fluid around the baby and the upper normal level is around 3.5mm I think.
I've booked in for an amniocentesis on the 30th but they've said If I can't cope with the 4 week wait I can have the CVS next week. There is a higher chance of miscarriage with that and the placenta is quite far back so I don't think it's worth the risk.
I asked if worst cane to the worst how they would go about performing a late termination since I've had 4 previous cesareans and they've said I can have the standard D§C and not a surgical termination as first thought.
They've assured me it would be carried out on a week day when they had full staff and I'd be well monitored. I just hope it doesn't come to that.

Wow very busy day tomorrow, How exciting! Looking forward to hearing all your news.

serious I wouldn't worry too much about your hair dye, I also "fell of the wagon" at the weekend accidentally. I ate the most amazing proscuitto ham and edam sandwich before remembering I was pregnant... Thankfully 2 days on am fine but was really worried and very annoyed at myself. Im another one that's kept up with my cup of tea a day habit though so I think you've done very well for cutting it out completely till now!

I got my consultant appt. in the post this morning and its not till 21 weeks. Just wondered when everyone else who is under consultant care has their first appt? I have an underactive thyroid and was told it would be monitored carefully throughout the pregnancy. Phoned my Dr who just told me it was fine and not to worry, just wait but I dont think not being monitored at all from 7 - 21 weeks is careful at all?? or am I just panicking unnecessarily?

sorry for panic post, cant help but not entirely trust the system after poor care last time.

Sorry MoN cross posted with you. Im sorry there has been no change and you dont have many more answers. It sounds like you have a plan though. Were the Drs able to answer your questions with regards to what the amniocentesis will be able to tell you? Also sounds positive re: not requiring further surgery. Im so sorry your going through this. xx

MotherOfNations, thank you for letting us know how you got on. Did they give you an idea of all the alternative things that could cause the fluid? Did you get a chance to ask all your questions? I suppose that is good news that if you did have to have a termination that should mean it would not have to be your last chance with DP. Is that right? Very good luck for the amnio on 30th. That is a long wait for you isn't it.

MoN sorry to hear that your appointment today wasn't more reassuring. How are you feeling now, and have you been able to talk to your OH properly yet?

MoN are their any other indicators of downs on the scan? I.e nasal bone missing? Sounds like a terrible predicament too be in. Sending virtual hugs xxxxxx

pink I'm having consultant led care for high bmi and my first appt is at 14+2 I got send it before I even got send my scan appt lol. I had consultant led care last time too with dd and first appt was at 15 weeks xxxx

The amnio would rule out all possible conditions apart from a heart defect. That would only be picked up on a scan at around 22 wks.
There's been no menation of other signs of downs, I have another dating scab next week so will ask about that then. Were feeling a lot more positive today now that we've made the decision to have the amnio and now we know that our chances of another child aren't ruined if the worst possible happens.

MoN sorry you have a long wait for the amino. I hope you and your dp are doing ok xx

pinksy I have an appointment with consultant on same day as next scan,so 20+3. don't really feel I need it though, have to see them because I had cancer 3 years ago but am pretty sure they'll take one look at my notes and agree that it has nothing to do with pg or baby and deem me low risk. I'm sure its worrying though if u feel u should be seen sooner. have u asked mw?

Sorry to hear that mon but at least you have a plan now.

roofio congrats on your scan going well

Well me and Dp are taking advantage of having a babysitter for the first time ever and are off out for lunch.

Great idea MoN.

sorry the news wasn't better MoN, enjoy your lunch xx

Sorry to hear that MoN. Pleased to hear you've got a bit of an action plan though even if the circumstances aren't the best.

MoN hope you both enjoyed your lunch! Glad you are feeling more positive now you have a plan of action.

pink I'm having my first consultant appointment at 20ish weeks on scan day - but I'm not in UK. I had early onset pre-eclampsia last time, which resulted in being signed off work and partial bed rest at 25 weeks. Ive not yet been advised of preventative measures or to take asprin yet :/ .Have you had any thyroid tests yet? Did you need meds last time?

I'm dreading my scan tomorrow :( Still having all day MS here, will it ever end!? I hope I don't have it all the way through this time as I keep hearing of people with it of HG all the way through - nightmare!

Lunch out with DP sounds perfect MoN Enjoy!

Thank you everyone seems like a range of appt. times then. Havent spoken to MW as not sure how to get hold of er but have an appt. booked for in 2 weeks so will definitely be asking then. I normally take medication which they upped by 25% when I found out I was pregnant. Havent been tested since 7 weeks, have scared myself by googling the effect that it may have on the baby. Was hoping to not need consultant care after initial appt. Think will just have to wait 2 weeks and explain my concerns to the midwife that will only be 8 weeks after first test so shouldnt change to much. I hate not knowing whats going on with my body!

Sorry your still feeling so rubbish tarlia really hope your feeling better soon!

(Just added myself to the STATS thread (sisteroutlaw, 36, EDD 17th October, 1DS (2y9m))

Hello everybody! Have had a quick look through this (fifth!!) thread and just wanted to give hugs to everyone. Even the second time round this pg malarky is an anxiety-ridden mammoth road trip!

Am waiting for scan at which time I'll be 13 weeks. Bit worried there'll be nothing there or there'll be something seriously wrong and we'll have some tricky decisions to make... appreciate these are common anxieties.

I'm really rather hungry most of the time unlike with first. There are no more snacks in my desk drawer...

Sorry if I sound a bit dumb here but with the midwife appointments ( I think my next one is the 16?? or 18?? week one) do you have to call the doctors and book it, or does it get booked automatically and you get a letter through?

I didn't get told at the booking appt so I'm wondering if I should get it booked in now or not?

Sorry if i sound daft, but I'm starting to get myself into such a tizzy about things as I feel like I haven't been told what to do at all and I have no idea what I'm supposed to be doing.