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November 2013-thread 4- nattering our way through the first trimester

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honey86 · 01/04/2013 15:40

pow... here goes another Wink

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Saundy · 03/04/2013 18:06

Oh Dreams you must be so worried, I'm sorry you didn't get better news but everything crossed for two weeks - you never know xx

Diege · 03/04/2013 18:08

dreams sorry for the worry the scan must be causing you. I'll be honest, I have been in exactly the same situation as you before and sadly there was no progression in my case. However, I also know of several friends, plus people on MN, who have been reassured 2 weeks later with a bean and heartbeat. This will be a very difficult 2 wks for you, but we are all here for you if you feel like a chat/handhold xx

Fairydogmother · 03/04/2013 18:13

Dreams all fingers xd for you and the scan

TiredFeet · 03/04/2013 18:26

I don't really have a preference, but I think I slightly lean towards wanting another boy, partly as a playmate for ds, partly as it will be cheaper (got all the clothes!) And partly as I have just had so much fun with ds. But I think really I would love a girl just as much, and so probably would ds!

TiredFeet · 03/04/2013 18:28

dreams just saw your post, so sorry that you are going to have a very long two weeks! Hopefully at the next scan you will be able to get the reassurance all is well

williaminajetfighter · 03/04/2013 18:29

Dreams. Am thinking of you. I have to say that I've had 2 scans in the last few weeks and there was a big difference in what I could see- the earlier scan was v clear, the next far less. Part of it must be down to different equipment, different positioning and possibly the person doing the scan.

I hope your little guy was just hiding and you'll see him/her in a few weeks. Btw if you're still getting pg symptoms that's a good sign.

MissTweed · 03/04/2013 18:32

Thanks For dreams, thinking of you x

harverina · 03/04/2013 18:36

Oh dreams thinking of you Thanks

I had my scan at 8+5 last week and the sonographer said it was very hard to see as I have a tilted womb. She did see the baby and heartbeat but said it was very difficult. Hoping you see some progression in 2 weeks - what a long wait for you though Hmm

Saundy it's fine to eat prawns and smoked salmon. The Nhs link is good. I was on it earlier checking cheese - web with no2 I forget sometimes what I can/cannot have.

berrybomb · 03/04/2013 18:45

Dreams - sorry you didn't quite get the news you were after - fx for your scan in 2 weeks.

I think I'd prefer a girl, DP would prefer a boy, but being our first, we'll both be happy wither way.

MissTweed - I'm getting on the M&S website now - thanks :-)

littlemonkey2013 · 03/04/2013 18:48

dreams, that was the thing im dreading. im going for another scan tomorrow and hope i see something. i went for my first last week with my GP saying that i was 7 weeks pregnant (she just went from LMP) then i went for the scan and there was just the little black sac and the doctor said it was more like size of 5 1/2 weeks or 6 weeks (which would fit in with my longer normal cycle)
so going back tomorrow and hoping we see something more and that it is progressing. i would hate to think this throwing up is for nothing.

on the subject of boys or girls, i think i would prefer a girl as i have always wanted a girl first then a boy (i was the younger sister to an older brother and hated it) but then boys can be cute too. i dont think i will mind when it comes down to it but all my cousins and sister in laws have had boys first.

i dont think i could stomach half of the things on the do not eat list, at the moment i want as plain and boring as i can get. ive gone to 3 mugs of coffee when i get up in the morning to none for the last 2 days because just the thought makes me want to run to the toilet

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honey86 · 03/04/2013 18:52

omg sorry dreams i missed ur post... fingers crossed its ok xxxxx Thanks

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louby86 · 03/04/2013 19:15

Dreams - sorry you didn't get the news you were hoping for, fingers crossed your next scan shows progression xx

louby86 · 03/04/2013 19:18

I think I'd like a girl, but in the same breath I've had such a great time with DS so far that I's be just as excited about having another boy.

I wasn't too bad sticking to the food guidelines last time, although I was awful sticking to the caffeine guidelines, I'm making a proper effort to stick to those this time because I was ridiculous with DS. Hate caffeine free coke though, it goes flat straight away :/

Dizzy81 · 03/04/2013 19:23

Honey take your time ref your ex.

Dreams I'm soo sorry. If you want us to help you through the next few weeks, we are here for you.

And to those craving fruit and salad, I'm with you there! My diets gone from being constant junk to healthy within a few weeks.

Got my midwife appointment tomorrow. It's become all too real.

Lucky13ForBaby · 03/04/2013 19:43

dreams just wanted to say I know just how you feel. Had exactly the same happen to me today. Got to go back on the 18th now :( going to be a long few weeks.

MotherOfCleo · 03/04/2013 19:58

everything crossed for you dreams.

Oh really saundy mine have grown 3 sizes! I'd love a girl but the OH wants a boy. Hmm

Saundy · 03/04/2013 20:01

Lucky I'm sorry you're in the same boat I hope it works out for you too.

My DP wants a boy too and if its all in the boobs he may well get his wish!

getoffthecoffeetable · 03/04/2013 20:06

dreams and lucky fingers crossed for you both.

EcoHippyMum · 03/04/2013 20:15

Dreams I hope it all works out well.
diege where did you get your test done?

I am still having the brown discharge that is now more of a brick colour, this is what happened when I started bleeding at 6 weeks. No cramping still so remaining hopeful and that this is going to be what it's like for a while since I had the scan at 7 weeks and all was fine - just hate this worrying.

Diege · 03/04/2013 20:25

EcoHad the harmony at the Fetal Medicine Centre in London x

BenthamFriday · 03/04/2013 20:29

Dreams and Lucky - fingers crossed for both of you. Waiting must be so hard. Xx

Saundy - you & One have convinced me sewing machine-wise. Am going to take the plunge!

louby86 · 03/04/2013 20:33

Lucky - keeping my fingers crossed for you too x

EcoHippyMum · 03/04/2013 20:36

Wow £750!! If it was £150 I would but can't afford £750 Sad

theboob · 03/04/2013 20:49

It has taken me ages to catch up !
purple I am so sorry , look after yourself x

For those waiting for another scan , fingers crossed it all turns out ok for you both x

Sickness has gone again and my boobs are out of control ! I've gone from a C to an E in a few.weeks .Still waiting for my scan date , although really I'm not in a rush for anything with this pregnancy , I really know this will be my last so I want it to last .........strange

Diege · 03/04/2013 20:52

I can't afford it at that price either Eco Grin. Not sure if they are still doing the offer, but I got it for £180 which also includes the nuchal scan which you have 2 weeks later. You have to be between 10 weeks and 10 weeks and 1 day to take advantage of the offer (I was 10 and 4 on my dates, 11 weeks on their scan Shock but no-one said anything - technically I should have been charged full whack!). Have a feeling it was only open til end of March but might be worth giving them a call.