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March 2014 - Thread 4 - awaiting our dating scans

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MTBMummy · 13/08/2013 09:40

Stats thread here Here

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PramQueen1971 · 14/08/2013 12:37

I make my own bath bombs by trumping vociferously just before getting out.

faithfulandtruthful · 14/08/2013 12:37

Gawjus sometimes the anticipation of what might happen is worse than what happens in the end. Keep strong I'm sure it'll work out on the end.

F&T

PramQueen1971 · 14/08/2013 12:41

I'm bored stiff today. Can anyone suggest a way of filling time for an out-of-work pregnant bird? You may wish to take the following into account:

  1. I don't like getting up before 10am
  2. I don't like standing up
  3. I don't like people
  4. I don't like other people's kids
  5. I hate small talk
  6. I'm not creative
  7. I have no patience
  8. I am easily bored

Fanks, in advance Smile

SoSurprised · 14/08/2013 12:42

Congratulations Writerwannabe83 :) you must be so excited! My partner missed out on the first scan. We are eagerly awaiting the next scan whenever that may be.

MummyPig24 · 14/08/2013 12:48

Pram you could take up knitting?!

MummyPig24 · 14/08/2013 12:50

Hmm but that might not work with the "not creative" criteria. Watching tv is the only thing left I guess.

FoxMulder · 14/08/2013 12:52

Thanks for the advice on work RockChick that is a very good point about making sure I'm getting full pay in the quaifying weeks.

Are many of you finding yourselves totally incapacitated by this nausea/exhaustion or am I a giant pansy? I'm considering the day a success if I can walk to the end of the road and back. I've actually lost weight because eating is such a hideous experience at the moment (and I was only just clinging on to the the 'normal weight' range in the first place). Got a MW appt tomorrow for her to take some blood, maybe it'll turn out I'm anaemic or something that can be fixed.

So, as for this FB group. I take it all your friends can't see you're a member?!

x0gawjus0x · 14/08/2013 12:53

Lmao at your home made bath bombs pram !

faithfulandtruthful · 14/08/2013 12:59

Pram maybe you could write the antidote to Emma's diary. A more realistic take on how you will feel whist preggers!

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MTBMummy · 14/08/2013 13:09

Fox It's a completely private group - so only members can see what you're posting

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PramQueen1971 · 14/08/2013 13:19

Faithful, yes! What a splendid idea. Summat like this:

'Pregnant ladies, always tie your hair back before vomiting down the toilet. You owe it to your husband to not have carrot-encrusted locks at bed time. How will you ever keep his attention looking like a filthy tramp?'

'Ladies, if you're struggling to feel sensual during the first trimester, try running a cumberland sausage over your breasts to tantalise the nipples and awaken those loins! You should be dripping wet by the time your husband comes home from work' [Disclaimer: sausages are for external use only].

IceNoSlice · 14/08/2013 13:21

Pram - swimming?

PramQueen1971 · 14/08/2013 13:25

Ice, I love swimming but there isn't a pool for miles and I don't have a car. This is not an excuse..I live in a pretty remote place.

PramQueen1971 · 14/08/2013 13:26

...thank you for the suggestions, though.

NoMaybeAboutIt · 14/08/2013 13:38

Fox I'm massively struggling. The London commute just adds to it. For the nausea, I've found sea bands really help. And vegetables. I cannot get enough of them!!

Pramella, I love knitting. Try it. And baking!! Fatten everyone up.

That's exciting Writer! I had an early scan yesterday (due to IVF) and also have one booked for the 29th. It really is amazing!!

Are there 12 week scans today?

Writerwannabe83 · 14/08/2013 13:44

I have just got back from my scan and it was amazing!! Such a tiny little Bean but a really clear and strong heartbeat Grin

The sonographer also spotted a cyst on both my left and right ovary but said they are probably due to hormonal changes and will most likely reabsorb.

Eek - me and hubby feel even more excited now!!!

NoMaybeAboutIt · 14/08/2013 13:59

Congrats Writer!!!!

PiratesMam · 14/08/2013 14:01

I think Ice is next for 12 week scan isn't she - tomorrow?

IceNoSlice · 14/08/2013 14:14

Yep, tomorrow. And Coolhand and someone else... Sorry, can't remember who- there are so many of us!

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MTBMummy · 14/08/2013 14:16

Maybe - I'm with you on that front! I commute 2 hours each way into London every day, and I'm already loosing the will to live - even with my bump on board badge

Why...

Does no one offer up a seat if you have your badge
Do people look offended if you ask for their seat
Do people have no concept of personal space
and why oh why oh WHY does everyone seem to stink???

Sorry commuter rant over - as you were

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IceNoSlice · 14/08/2013 14:19

Maybe and MTBmummy - throw up on their shoes if they refuse to give up their seat?

x0gawjus0x · 14/08/2013 14:19

Congrats writer how far long are you gd luck tomorrow scan ladies xxxx

Writerwannabe83 · 14/08/2013 14:22

I'm 7+3 Smile

Me and hubby were far too impatient to wait for the standard 12 week scan Grin

PiratesMam · 14/08/2013 14:24

MTBMummy I remember when I used to commute in central London when preg with number 1 - it was often the most surprising people who would offer me a seat. Teenage boys etc! More often than not though it was women.

HotCrossPun · 14/08/2013 14:35

Just on the topic of giving up seats for people. I was coming home from work the other day and 3 really old ladies got on the train. There was a seat for 2 of them but not the other. Quick as a flash the man who was sitting in the 3rd seat got up so the woman could sit down.

He was gorgeous . About 6'2, big broad shoulders, tanned with salt and pepper hair. The old ladies were swooning over him for the rest of the journey! They kept on giggling and whispering & looking over at him, the poor thing was mortified at all the attention.

I can't wait till I'm old or really pregnant and gorgeous men give up their seats for me Grin