May 2014: The Maybies are growing humans - what's your superpower?

[moominleigh94]

We are superheroes

Sickness and scans galore in the latest installment of the Maybies' journey through human-growing.

What size is your baby? Find out - m.thebump.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-tools/articles/how-big-is-baby.aspx?MsdVisit=1

The Stats Page - ready for your due dates and baby names! - docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvygwA-EKhURdDMwQWNNWGt0cHhmVkloazVVQ0hYNUE#gid=0

Cake, chicken nuggets, Shloer and whatever else we're craving is on the table ready

moomin, it'll be really easy to change, just phone the number on the letter and explain the situation. They'll either put you in the week before or the week after.

And as for after the baby is born. Studying with kids is...interesting. but usually doable (says the lady who is 1.5 weeks behind and whos children just will not let her get on with studding today!) I do the OU, but if you want to keep going to uni it's completely feasible especially if there is either a creche at uni or family who are willing to help out. Don't stress, it'll all work out. Use the talk boards to discuss childcare options, the best thing I have found about MN in the 5.5 years I have been here is you can always ALWAYS find someone who has been there and done that and will give advice x

x posted with you!

All these scans are very exciting anyone else lagging behind with me at 9+3 and only just past booking in appt?

By the way, does the letter for the scan have anything written on the outside that may give the contents away? Reason is I share a post box with my mum and she doesn't know I'm pregnant yet!! Could do without an envelope with "Ante-natal care" or similar written on outside!

and the post usually arrives whilst I'm at work so I can't even race to it first, eek

I'm bleeding, no pain but definitely bleeding

So scared.

squiffle, dont panic (easier said than done!) Have you already had a scan? how far along are you?
Have you booked in with your midwife. Call the EPAU if you can and speak to them to get an appointment.

It may not all be over, bleeding can be normal x

moo, if t says anything it will say NHS.

dobed, you're brave posting in AIBU! Some people just dont listen x

Firstly, don't panic Squiffie! Sit down, relax, preferably lie on the sofa so your legs are raised.

Next, call your midwife/the hospital/EPU depending on what numbers you have. They'll be able to advise better and get it checked out if needed.

Is there much blood, and what colour/consistency is it?

No cramps is good. There are lots of reasons why there might be a bit of blood and not all of them are sinister, so try not to worry unduly!

What kind of bleeding squiffie? How far along are you? xx

EPAU close at 4:30 and I don't have a direct number for midwife.

I had a scan at 7+6 and there was a heartbeat but I know people who've had that and miscarried.

moomin I changed the date of my 12 week scan, it was no bother. They gave me a few options and I actually ended up going a day earlier :). Hope your place is as helpful

I'm still childminding until 6pm and its commute time so parents won't be able to get here any earlier plus nobody knows anyway.

It was watery red blood with some thick stringy mucus/clotted blood (sorry for tmi).

I'm 8+4 now I think - same as spirael

Was it just on the tissue or knickers too? Any more since? Xx

Squiffle, bleeding can be a sign off doing too much. So from now until 6pm you are to sit on the sofa with mindees until parents turn up, then you are to either stay on the sofa all evening or sit on your bed all evening. You are not to move until you have spoken to EPAU in the morning.

I know its scary, I bled at 8 week and was convinced it was all over. Have you put a pad on? is there enough blood for that? Try not to panic and to stay calm.

Squiffie the other girls are giving you good advice - I don't have anything more to add. Keeping everything crossed for you. It's more than likely nothing to worry about. Take it easy xxx

Just on tissue. I'm out and have nothing with me so stuffed tissue in my pants, and there were a few spots when I went back to the loo. Dh is working away tonight so think I'll watch telly in bed when the kids are in bed.

Squiffie childminding is strenuous especially when we are constantly lifting the kids in and out of buggies or just for cuddles, playing aeroplanes etc. You really need to take it easy, ive definitely tried to reduce strain on myself as I have big toddlers to look after!
As dobe said the other ladies are giving great advice. Please rest up as soon as your home and mindees have left.

If it was mainly just on tissue try not to worry. I had the and kind of thing a couple of weeks ago. Just happened 2 mornings. Although I haven't had a scan I'm being optimistic and the gp and midwife didn't seem to think it was anything to worry about. So take it easy and give epau a ring in the morning and see what they think xx

Squiffie I had a tiny bit of blood on a tissue yesterday. I worked out that I'd be due a period about now if I wasn't pregnant, so it could have been a tiny trace of my body trying to follow normal pattern by mistake. Since you're at the same point as me, it could be similar for you?

Agree also with the others that it could easily be that you've just done a bit too much lifting and carrying, and caused a minor internal bleed. Alternatively, is there any chance it could have come from further back? Because of the increased blood flow, you could have irritated a bowel and get a bit of blood that way. Or, the ever delightful piles could be starting to appear.

Get a pad in when you have access to one and then make sure you rest with your legs up this evening. Hopefully there'll be no more or very little blood. If there is a bit more, or you're still concerned in the morning, then phone the EPU first thing.

The fact that you had a HB last week is good, I think a HB and expected measurements at 7 weeks is a 97% chance that all will continue fine. So there are pretty good odds that it's all going to be ok.

squiffie thinking of you, please follow the advice on here , which is excellent, and try to take things easy tonight. If bleeding gets heavier or any pain then you should contact a health care professional.

Agree with spirael odds are in your favour!

snoozy longtail sometimes you get arbitrary consultant appointments usually around 16 weeks if your BMI is considered high.
They tried to do this to me during my last pregancy I cancelled (obstrician I know personally agreed they are pointless appointments) there was little point in a lecture after I was pregant and Gestational diabetes can be tested by the midwife.

squiffy any amount of bleeding can be stressful in pregancy and always worth mentioning to midwife. I agree once you can go lie down and try rest. It's a very good sign you aren't in pain.
But it doesn't always mean bad news at 7 & 8 weeks I had massive bleeds soaking through bath towels etc. The baby was perfectly fine, I had a Placenta Hematoma that just needed to drain.

Thank you littlebairn but my bmi is 25, so could be lower but technically normal. I think you're right though, there's bound to be some arbitrary reason that was so boring it wasn't mentioned, here's hoping!

Thanks LittleBairn tho not the case for me, normal BMI, but I did mention that my sis had GD with her first DC so it could be related to that.

She had a low BMI and no other risk factors at the time for GD, so it was all a bit odd, plus this is my second DC and I didn't have it with my first.

Ah well! We'll find out what it's all in aid of soon enough I guess!

On another topic, I just found out another mum on the school run is pg and a week ahead of me! She only found out she was pg a few weeks ago as she'd had a lot of bleeding around period time, so when she started feeling sick and a bit tender she thought "No way I'm pregnant"!
All ok now, and due a week before me!

snoozy it could even be if your under weight even just slightly. They have silly narrow margins that the want everyone to fit in.
But yes don't be suprised if its a totally random reasons.
I would be pretty cross with my midwife for not raising the issue with me seeing as would be the one referring you to consultant.

In my expereince consultants can be very difficult to get hold of, unless you know his/her private secetarys number. We still don't know the exact reason I'm being prescribed Asprin what was the different results found after the post Mortum. All this time later we still dont have a clue!

Thinking of you Squiffie, look after yourself this evening.

We went back to Pets At Home today and found a gorgeous little hamster up for adoption, a Robrovoski called Tiny. He's gorgeous and not used to being handled so he just needs a little extra TLC. OH is going to clean his cage and I'll re-stock it, so we're helping equally on that front :) he's a little bit older and a little bit quieter so he's not too crazy or demanding - and I'm such a pet lover I'll go without sleep to make sure my animals are happy anyway