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March 2014 - thread 5 - Dating scans in full swing

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faithfulandtruthful · 22/08/2013 09:19

Stats thread Here

Link back to Thread 4 for anyone who misses it

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PiratesMam · 23/08/2013 11:34

So scans - is apprenticemamma next then? And then Floatyflo on Tues, and me, April13 and Lamb on Wednes - who else is next week?

I am struggling to hide bump now. Normally size 8-10; my tummy feels like its twice the size already. But I think because it's 3rd time for me and also all the retching must make it swell up! Grim. Husband is now off until the scan which is AMAZING as I really need some rest. Although he doesn't often put his blackberry down! He has done lots of cleaning this morning whilst I've been eating pop tarts (obviously).

PiratesMam · 23/08/2013 11:34

Sorry about double post; don't know what happened there!

Beccadugs · 23/08/2013 11:38

I'm on Tuesday too for my proper dating scan! I did have a sneaky scan this week though because of the bleeding. (Which has finally stopped thank goodness!)

faithfulandtruthful · 23/08/2013 12:16

I'm Wednesday at 11.50am, what a silly time. DH and I are going for lunch after.

Rock I will double check time/date before its too late! Glad you fot it sorted in the end.

Does everyone else have to pay for scan photos 2 photos are £4.50.

F&T

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Beccadugs · 23/08/2013 12:19

Ours are £5, but no idea how many you get. You have to put the money into a slot before you enter the room... Really odd!

FoxMulder · 23/08/2013 12:20

Yeah, I think it's the same system here. It is a bit weird, because surely you want to check everything is ok before getting the pictures!

commsgirl · 23/08/2013 12:30

Ours are £5 too. Have to take pound coins so I assume it's a slot system too.

10 + 3 today and feeling a lot less like I'm going to vom all over my desk. This is normal, right? Never thought I'd be worrying about not feeling sick!

faithfulandtruthful · 23/08/2013 12:33

Yes I have a feeling its the same because you have to take the exact money. Strange that you have to do it before?

My MIL wants a picture of the scan but I think that is weird and dont really want to give her a copy. I feel its too personal, I have no plans to put it on FB either. Thoughts Anyone? maybe I should do a AIBU post!

F&T

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April13 · 23/08/2013 12:35

I have my scan on Wednesday and I am worried, however my belly sticking out gives me a wee bit of reassurance....that said and I am scared to say this out loud i feel like I have actually returned to being a normal human being this week, sickness, nausea and uber sensitive nipples seem to have subsided...I have even managed to make (and eat!) three dinners this week (from scratch too not just in the oven lol), that dont just consist or toast and crisps! I might even try salad again......

Also, I have no idea if I pay for pictures hmmmmm....

faithfulandtruthful · 23/08/2013 12:36

Comms it is normal, the plcenta starts to take over and start ( hopefully) to feel a little less yuk.
F&T

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PramQueen1971 · 23/08/2013 12:43

My nausea is the worst it has been and I'm 12+3. Couldn't sleep last night because of it and, like you, MummyPig, it used to start at 4pm and dissipate at 9ish. Right now I could puke for England (mind you, I have just done a two-hour shift at the charity shop and the residents in the flat above the shop are heavy weed smokers. The smell comes right into the shop and it was just vile).

Fox, have you lost loads of weight from all that vomiting?

I'm not looking forward to a weekend of Lurkio skulking around the house Sad

PramQueen1971 · 23/08/2013 12:44

How are things today, Jolls? x

rescoonetwothree · 23/08/2013 12:48

I just took mine... Oops

FoxMulder · 23/08/2013 13:18

Don't know Pram don't really know what I weigh. Think I'm about the same. I tend to spew when I have an empty stomach so I only bring up water and a bit of a biscuit or something.

commsgirl · 23/08/2013 14:14

Spoke too soon, I'm back in nausea city.

F&T Thanks for the reassurance. I won't be putting a scan pic on Facebook either, although DP does want to 'announce' the pregnancy which I'm happy with. Just don't want to share a picture of my insides! We've text/emailed a copy of our 8 week scan to my DPs and MIL so I guess they could print if they wanted to. It does feel a bit private/personal but they're all just excited so I'm trying not to be too precious. It's your baby though so you have to feel comfortable.

LyraSilvertongue · 23/08/2013 15:07

Very restrained shopping in Mothercare yesterday. I only bought a hat, a blanket, some teeny tiny socks and a little toy. Also chose the pram Smile

LyraSilvertongue · 23/08/2013 15:08

Anyone else started buying yet? I feel it's too early which is why I only bought a few things that I couldn't resist.

NoMaybeAboutIt · 23/08/2013 15:16

We got a little outfit and a blanket the other day. I really want to start buying stuff properly, but am just a bit nervous!

Sorry the nausea has come back Comms. It lulls you into a false sense of security doesn't it Wink

FrankelInFoal · 23/08/2013 15:19

We've agreed not to buy anything until after the 20 week scan. We'll do lots of window shopping and research in the meantime, but I want to be confident that everything is well before we start splashing the cash.

babybear9 · 23/08/2013 15:25

my scan's on tuesday - 9:05am. vomming still in full force so how im going to have a full bladder by then and not puked all the water back up i have no idea!!

i've lost a stone since i found out i was pregnant simply from not being able to eat much and puking almost every day. However, deffo don't be jealous of this - i could prob lose 5 and I'd still be overweight!! once i stop vomming it'll pile on again im sure.

haven't bought a single thing yet and wasn't planning on doing until after xmas as didnt want to jinx but you've all got me thinking now.

commsgirl · 23/08/2013 15:31

babybear I've lost a stone too. I'd much rather be eating!

We've bought a couple of bits. I'm just trying to be relaxed. Don't want to buy anything big for practical reasons but I want to try and enjoy this pregnancy as much as I can. And I like shopping :)

PramQueen1971 · 23/08/2013 15:36

My mum tells me she has bought a sun canopy whatsit for the pram 'for next summer'. Bloody ridiculous.

Jolleigh · 23/08/2013 15:37

Hi Pram - a bit better but only once I made it clear that I will not allow him to make me ill with stress and if the only way to avoid that is to do this alone, I'm fully geared up to do that.

Then we started the talk about what screening tests we would like and what would happen if any came up as high risk etc. I had to cut that conversation very short. Put it this way, there's a very good reason that the law leaves that particular choice with the woman. I know those types of choices are very personal - it was more the way he was stating it - as though his opinions should be law and anyone with opposing opinions to him would automatically be wrong.

Still. Better than yesterday. Just. And he still has potential to fuck it up yet. Saw friends and family last night and have been promised the physical and emotion support should I need to get him out of the house and be helped to move house by someone.

Either way, pretty sure he's aware the ice is thin.

Edamame · 23/08/2013 15:59

I would be very Hmm at that kind of talk, Jolls, can see why you put a stop to the conversation. Let's hope his behaviour is temporary and is part of adjusting to the prospect of a baby.

Rockchick1984 · 23/08/2013 16:16

Anyone looking for maternity gear, H&M have got loads in the sale. I got a pair of jeans that are insanely comfortable, but then had a root through the sale rail (can't normally be bothered despite always being skint, as all the things I like tend to only be in tiny or huge sizes) and ended up with a lovely pair of harem-type pants (not full-on MC Hammer though) for £7!! Very pleased :)

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