August 2014 - The thread fillers are also powering through their scans

[BunnyBaby]

How fast do we get through these threads?

I think it depends on your area as to who has more power to refer you to a physio fastest. I was in terrible pain and the physio really helped - first place to look is the advice on the pelvic partnership website though. I went to see my doctor armed with that info and knew that I wanted a referral and nothing else!

Thanks secretly. Midwife appt is next thurs, have text her to see what the plan is for my area so hopefully she'll get back to me tomorrow.

I didn't have this at all with dd. I'm worried because I've still got 25 weeks to go and do not want it to get worse!!

Did you have it previously, secretly? How bad was it?

I did have a look at the pelvic partnership website too. Picked up a few tips already (like how to roll over in bed, get dressed etc)!!

On all the PGP and SPD pains I had a very good cranial osteopath, and a reflexologist that could work on these, this really helped to keep me straight.

I'm amazed how quickly I'm loosening up this time for Baby #3, I put my feet on the pouffe to watch TV then couldn't get out of my chair later, oh the aches!

I'm trying to remember who put the very light brown spotting post up yesterday, I have had the same since 7 wks and only after a bowel movement. Given it's clear / white the rest of the time, and I still feel dreadful, I put it down to being a quirk of this pregnancy, like you I have a scan next Weds (@12+2) which should give me more peace of mind.

So tired, 2hrs in this morning and have to wait until 6pm until I begin the long, strikeful journey home...

Congrats to all the happy scans and so glad it was good news for you Fin.
I see there are a few of us with scans tomorrow. I'm feel more excited than nervous about it. so glad it has finally arrived. Good luck for all those having scans .

Yes, 2beornot, I had it. I didn't get to the point of crutches as some do, but it was painful enough to make me cry if I moved in the wrong way, and it stopped me from doing a lot of things. However, I had a great physio who gave me a series of 5 exercises to do every 15-30 minutes. I work at a desk so I just set a timer on the computer and did them religiously - all but one could be done sitting down. Within a couple of days I was moving more easily, and within a couple of weeks I was barely in pain at all. She gave me a girdle to wear but I didn't find it very useful after about the first week.

I know some people have said the physio didn't help them, but for me it was great. She was surprised at how well I recovered. I feel that the website helped me a lot and doing the exercises was key.

I did also do pre-natal pilates.

Hope your journey home isn't too long, Bunny. Sounds like you need a bath and an early night.

Firstly great to hear about all the wonderful scans and glad to hear everything is alright with you Finn hope you've managed to get some rest.
Several random questions. Most of you booked your 16 week appointment with the midwife yourself and booked your 20 week scan as you were leaving the 12 week. I'll be nearly 14 weeks at my scan next week so just thinking I ought to get on and book the 16 week appointment.

Maternity clothes, I need 18-20 probably more like 20 in trousers or jeans to fit my massive thighs in but I am around 5ft 11 and am really struggling to find long enough trousers. Have always found next and h&m on the small side. I wear Dorothy Perkins or bhs long normal jeans but not sure with maternity. Luckily I have some time as I have plenty of space in my normal jeans but I like to be prepared! Any advice from you lovely ladies?

New Look do long trousers. I'm the same height as you and they are fine.

Not sure about any others.

And yes, you need to book your midwife appt soon :-)

Glad everyone is having good news at their scans.

Really glad it was good news Finn, hope you managed to get some rest.

My sickness seems better today but has been replaced with a stinking cold, does anyone know what I can take apart from paracetamol.

Also can you remind me how I join the Facebook group.

I also had SPD last time but all the physio recommended was a support belt. Hoping I don't get it again, can't just veg on the sofa with a toddler.

lake I think long tall Sally do a maternity range online but they can be a bit pricey. Otherwise I wear dresses and skirts so I don't have to worry about the length. I'm the same height as you.

It was my with the spotting bunnybaby, and thanks for your reassurance.
Same tiny light brown smudge today, and happened at the same time: after cycling home from work. I'm wondering if the movement/seating position triggers something...? It stops as soon as I stop and goes back to normal, so trying not to worry too much.

Thanks guys our new look only has 5 rails of maternity wear but we are going to London for DH's birthday next weekend so there must be a big store in Central London so I'll get trying on. I love long tall Sally but can only afford ebay!

Time seems to have come to a complete standstill while we are waiting for this scan. Its next Wednesday so will be able to count down in days soon yay!!

Queen, if you want you can message me on here with your email address and I will add you to the group. Sorry to hear about your cold, but I don't think there is much you can do apart from paracetamol! Honey and lemon?

Glad you're OK, mssleepyhead - it does sound as if it's just triggering something being on your bike.

Thanks you those wishing us well!

Silly - yes, it was me bleeding at Christmas/New Year; the cause then was put down to an bicornuate uterus, but apparently that's not the case this time? (Makes me wonder if it was then too!)

TMI, but: the scan didn't show where the blood is coming from, no pools anywhere and no obvious cysts and my cervix is apparently fine. They're a bit baffled as to where it's coming from - as am I! It's just scary as there's so much of it and it just won't stop coming. Seeing a heartbeat definitely helped alleviate the fear though, DH thinks we've got to resign ourselves to just being one of those couples where nothing is easy in pregnancy. I've now had 5 scans and we're not at 12 weeks yet!

Now I've just got to avoid Google, as the Dr told me specifically not to search for antenatal haematomas, which she thinks I have. (Why tell me then!!?)

Hope everyone else has had a lovely day, anyways!

Glad the scans are continuing to go well, and good luck to those having theirs tomorrow!

Finn - Glad you're feeling more reassured after seeing the heartbeat good and strong, I hope everything continues to stay positive for you x

Secretly I have also Pmed you re Facebook group.

Misssleepyhead, I've read cycling should be avoided during pregnancy, it was one if my daily tips on an iPhone app I have right at the beginning, although don't know if it's more for the risk of falling off, might be worth checking with your midwife?

I read that too last time, Pina, and I looked into it and I'm sure I read it was for the threat of falling off - same as horse riding. I was in a panic because I did a big (i.e., up a Devon hill - I am a total wuss) cycle at about 5 weeks, before I knew I was pregnant!

Ah I did wonder, I was trying to look back on the app but couldn't find it

We've got a bit ahead of ourselves and bought our pram and car seat tonight. Really was a bargain though. Brand new x display model my3 for £56. I wanted one with my previous 2 dcs and can't wait to pick it up when I'm in Bristol for valentines.

Thanks Piña but I spoke to the MW about it because I'm a really big cyclist and couldn't imagine giving it up and she was really fine with it. Said it might get to a point where balance is hard but I could keep going till I felt like I wanted to stop. At the moment, only hills are a problem as I get out of breath. And this spotting, obv! But as it's the only exercise I get I really want to keep going with it. Keeps me same sane and means I don't have to get the bus to work so I get much longer in bed : ) many perks! I think unless the spotting gets more serious I'll keep going for now; I'll be having a week off for half term soon anyway so that should help.

I've been lurking for a while, but need to jump in here. misssleepyhead cycling is fine during pregnancy if you were doing it before and don't push yourself too much.
I cycled the school run every day during my last pregnancy, including the day he was born. Cycled at 9ish, ds arrived at 7pm at 42 weeks.

Anyway, hi! I'm expecting dc5 on the 29th August and planning my 3rd homebirth.

I can imagine why balance would be hard in later stages and bet you would end up touching your bump with your knees :) glad you've spoken to your midwife.
Wow that's hardcore neddle! And welcome!

That's inspiring! Thanks neddle! And good luck with your third!

So pleased everything was ok for you finnable and baby was good and wriggly :) Congrats to everyone else who has had a good scan!

I spent all last night trying to work out the 'nub' theory and checking my scan pic, Im sure its a girl and its weird cos as soon as she put the scan pic in my hand I had a huge feeling it was a girl! But atm I'm just happy my baby is ok and would be happy with either gender, however we are planning on find out, my 20 week scan is the beginning of April, I dont know how I'm going to last so long with no other scan, I'll be terrified again my babies died without me knowing! :(

I thought after this mark I'd be totally not worried, and although I do feel substantially calmer I am still worrying my pea is ok, I feel incredibly attached to him/her now I have the picture, I keep looking at their cute face :D xxx

OH is talking about buying things but I still dont feel like I should yet, is that normal? I was thinking Ill be happy buying stuff after the 20 week but I see ladies here have started already?

Also I've been told by midwife I HAVE to use a birthing centre as I'm low risk, she pretty much said I have no choice in the matter and cannot choose hospital if I wish, is this right as the NHS website seems to say I do get a choice? Very worried about the 4 in 10 women having their first in a BC having to be transferred to hospital. I find it odd as SIL is same age and health status as me, lives in exactly the same area, had her first last year, didnt have complications and had a smooth pregnancy so was low risk and had hers in the hospital? Just not sure I should be accepting what MW told me, that I WILL be using a birthing centre.

xxx

Welcome to Mel0dy and Neddle. Have you both been well? Mel0dy, how did your scan go yesterday? Have you had yours, Neddle?