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March 2014 - Thread 6 - Spending more time with pornographers and less time with our heads in the toilets hurrah!

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rescoonetwothree · 30/08/2013 19:49

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Thread 5

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rosyryan · 04/09/2013 02:33

Fucking pregnancy insomnia.

Total I completely understand your post. I would be the same. I really hope you have good news xx

MummyPig24 · 04/09/2013 03:23

rosy I'm up too. Got up for a wee an hour ago and can't sleep. As usual I will regret this when 6.30 rolls around!

x0gawjus0x · 04/09/2013 06:46

Sorry your having to go through that prammy mum has manic depression better known as bipolar and her mum has schitzophrenia, my mum has her good days and bad but its horrible to watch she doesnt feel like my 'mum' anymore :( she always used to be so happy now she talks about the weirdest things and i never know what to say :/

thanks for advice girls think i will arrange to go out for lunch in a public place to tell him hopefully that will have effect on his response, still not sayin anything till 20 wks though..

Went 'food' shopping yday and dp bought loads of the norm for him however my food for the week?? Is as follows: jar of pickled onions, block of seriously strong cheese, two pots of porridge, water crackers, seriously strong spread, yakult, tropicana and a some gherkins and a bag of runner beans....... I really cant stomach shopping anymore lol x

x0gawjus0x · 04/09/2013 06:57

Ps driving me insane waiting for scan still another 6 weeks anyone else have to wait until their past 20 :( i always thought it was 16-18 for some reason x

SoSurprised · 04/09/2013 07:02

Does anyone know what happens at a booking appt at hospital?

total look after yourself, hope you get good news soon.

Teddybear4 · 04/09/2013 07:16

Right, I'm back and I've found you all...

Lovely week away. Unfortunately all my first tri nausea disappeared just as I got there so pretty tricky to keep my hands off the cheese and wine on offer in France. I got looked at like a loon every time I asked for a very well cooked steak too.

Total - A friend if mine had high risk Downs investigations with her third (aged 38). All came back fine but it was a really worrying time. Sorry to hear you are going through it too.

I'm ready to try out prams - any suggestions for something to fit in a Fiat 500? I've had a Bugaboo Cameleon and a Phil and Teds Double (which I still need to sell!) if past buggy taste influences suggestions?

Off to catch up on the thread properly.

Jolleigh · 04/09/2013 07:18

Surprised - a hell of a lot of questions about your medical history snd life style, and they'll probably want your wee and blood too.

MummyPig24 · 04/09/2013 07:35

gawjus my next scan is at 21 weeks. Last time it was at 22 weeks. They say between 19 and 22 weeks in when it should be booked. And it all depends on how busy they are I suppose. We also had a 3d scan last time, it was amazing but we can't afford it this time. Poor neglected 3 rd child.

Is anyone having a scan or any results today? Good luck if you are!

Off to school this morning with ds. My dad phoned last night and asked if he could walk over with us which was surprisingly nice! Dd is going to be lonely so we are going to the park later. I'm glad I made the packed lunch last night, knackered and feeling sick.

FrankelInFoal · 04/09/2013 08:06

I'll be 19+5 for my 20 week scan

Total I just wanted to add my voice to the chorus of support. If you are worried about having an amnio can you afford to go private? I understand that they can carry out a much less invasive test.

I had a very strange dream last night, I dreamt I lost the baby - as in literally I was carrying it one minute and then it was gone and no one seemed particularly bothered that I couldn't find it anywhere Hmm A touch of anxiety I think!

I found a humongous black pube like hair on the underside of my boob whilst in the shower this morning Blush The tweezers dispatched that bad boy pretty sharpish! Anyone finding they are getting hairier? I've definitely noticed more fine hair on my belly!

brightonbeachbaby14 · 04/09/2013 08:27

Hi all,

Only posted a few times on here, got my scan this morning, feeling really nervous and scared. Just don't feel very pregnant anymore,

It's great to read through all your stories and experiences, I don't have any close friends with kids so this thread is really helpful x

LyraSilvertongue · 04/09/2013 08:41

Morning all. I was up early this morning to get DS1 ready for his first day at big school and to drive him there. Also to open my birthday presents before he went - 42 today! I'm now officially 10 years older than DP Hmm
My mum got me a Next gift card, which I want to spend immediately but DS2 might object to spending the last day of his holidays shopping so I'll wait till he's back at school tomorrow.

Good luck scannees Smile

Jolleigh · 04/09/2013 08:43

Ah so there is a scanee before me tomorrow. Good luck Brighton. Thanks

Jolleigh · 04/09/2013 08:44

Happy birthday Lyra Thanks

NoMaybeAboutIt · 04/09/2013 08:51

Happy birthday Lyra! You cougar you Wink

Good luck today Brighton

Total I just wanted to offer my support too. What a scary time this must be for you both. The amnio will put your mind at rest once and for all, then you can get on with enjoying your pregnancy. I totally understand what you mean about the ability to be optimistic for others, but not for yourself x

Hello to all you lovely lot. You'll be pleased to know I'm still in bed Blush. Need to get up as am desperate for a wee and need to walk the pup! Good luck to everyone who has little ones starting school today Smile

Oh and that couple from midwives? Weird. That is all

MTBMummy · 04/09/2013 08:54

Frankel YY to the hairiness, I have already developed a dark crab ladder - no one said that the second time round means things will happen a lot sooner than they did the last time!

However on that note, I think I've had a few flutters which were baby's movement.

Embarrassing story for this morning... went into my bedroom to remove cat (they're not allowed in the beds as I'm allergic) DP's deo smell is so strong it made me gag which made me wee myself while rushing to the bathroom - so glad the sink is next to the loo - sigh no dignity

PS - promise not to be a grumpy bitch today

MTBMummy · 04/09/2013 08:54

Happy Birthday Lyra

Lottie345 · 04/09/2013 08:56

Good luck brighton. You'll be fine. I was super nervous and quiet all day til mine and DH knows this is NOT like me at all. To be quiet anyway. Grumpy yes. Bitchy yes. Quiet? Never. Let us know how it goes.

Happy birthday lyra - have a lovely day.

pram could it also be to do with the half life of your higher dose? It stays in your system doesn't it? Just avin me tuppence. I've had plenty of GP chats about them before. But no actual experience so I'll shut up now. I don't see how even a small dose wouldn't have some kind of effect tho

Haven't had my 20 wk scan date yet. Hope they pull their finger out soon. Mind you still waiting for post car prang scan as well. Feeling fat like bump is growing sideways spread anyway so that's good

HotCrossPun · 04/09/2013 09:04

Happy Birthday Lyra Thanks

Good luck for today Brighton, I was practically symptomless going into my 12 week scan and all was good. So try not to worry.

Jolleigh What time is your scan tomorrow? I'm getting a cheeky extra one tomorrow because my dates were off and I was too early to get the abnormality tests done when I went for my 12 week scan. So tomorrow I'll be 13+1. What are you?

My AngelSounds Doppler is coming today. As is all the stock for my new business. I really should get off MN and start clearing out the dining room because that's where it's all having to fit. Eeeek!

IceNoSlice · 04/09/2013 09:13

Hi all. Good luck with the scan, Brighton

I am feeling a bit down today. Which isn't like me - I'm usually the annoyingly cheerful one.

It was our plan all along - even before DS was born - to have a small gap between babies. There'll be 18mo gap(ish). I think now, this was a mistake. I'm not really excited about this pregnancy, not sure I'm ready for another. Feel like life has (just about) got back on track and it's going to be turned upside down again.

I know some folks try for a long time for a baby and we were very very lucky to get upduffed straight away, twice. I know this makes me sound ungrateful and whingey. I'm sorry.

I know this is just a blip, probably pregnancy hormones. This baby is very much wanted and will be very much loved. Just having a moment.

Rockchick1984 · 04/09/2013 09:18

Good luck today's scannees!

I've got a gender scan at 17+2, then my 20 week scan at 20+2. I'm paranoid after things going wrong last time, so my lovely dad has offered to pay for the gender scan so we can see things are progressing as they should be personally think he just wants to see his grandchild, and start buying it presents :) he utterly spoils DS so pretty sure this one will be exactly the same!

MTB DH has to go outside or lock himself in the spare room when putting on deodorant! I only use a normal amount so I spray when I'm finished in the bathroom, then hold my breath while I run out. He puts a ridiculous amount on though, and it spreads around the house and makes me want to vomit. Convinced him its bad for the baby if I breathe it in!!

commsgirl · 04/09/2013 09:20

Good luck today Brighton

Happy birthday Lyra!

Rockchick1984 · 04/09/2013 09:20

Ice I'm so excited about this baby but am also getting occasional flashes of "what am I doing" - life is relatively easy with DS now, I know how to keep him and me happy, he's used to being the centre of my universe. Doesn't mean I want this baby any less, think its more fear of the unknown.

MTBMummy · 04/09/2013 09:23

Good Luck Brighton

Rock so glad it's not just DP, he uses half a can and stinks the entire house up, when I was on Mat leave with DD, he was still working and didn't get why him spray deo everywhere at 7am was not appreciated, especially when I was sleeping after having been up half the night with DD - sigh...

Jolleigh · 04/09/2013 09:24

HotCross - I'm theoretically 12+5 but reckon they'll shave about a week off and tell me I'm actually just approaching 12. My scan is at 3:20pm tomorrow. So I have a morning in work to work myself up about the endless possibilities.

Question...I know I'll have to take 5 £1 coins to get a pic...do I have to take 10 £1 coins if I want 2? Mum wants one and a photocopy just won't do. I'm also assuming someone can tell me why a photocopy isn't the done thing?

LyraSilvertongue · 04/09/2013 09:26

Mtb and rock, get your men to switch to roll-ons. Problem solved.

Thank for the happy birthdays. I'm going to have a chilled out day with DS2. We might bake a cake later. Meeting some friends and their children in the park this afternoon.

Ice, it may all seem like hard work now but you'll reap the rewards of having a small age gap later. There's 22 months between my boys and they're very close. They like the same things, play the same games, read the same books etc. Of course they fight sometimes but they've really benefitted from having a permanent live-in playmate of a close age. It's worth it, trust me. Hope you perk up soon.