First appointments and scans here we come, jan 2015 thread #3

[Dec2013mummy]

So exciting all the scans that are booked over the next few weeks...

The stats

Hope that works?!

Drat...forgot vits again yesterday!!!!

hey lulu and mighty welcome to the worry house lol! We all love to worry a bit here. I don't suppose it would be normal if we didn't. I've had pains in one side this morning.....not sure if it is more muscular though. I was carrying a heavy bag of legal files from the house to the car so that might've done it.

I am also feeling huge and round although I weighed myself this morning and only up half a pound so far.

I'll be 7 weeks tomorrow and have my first mw appt on Thursday this week....whoop whoop!! It might start to feel more official after that.....I'll be putting in for an elective caesarean (with tummy tuck lol) after the fiasco with DS 8 years ago.

Caravan is ready to roll for a cheeky weekend away this afternoon!

Ladies, I think there are a few of us suffering with excess "wind"! DH thinks it's hilarious!
We have DH's brother staying last night and tonight. I got home from work yesterday and wanted to curl up in bed... instead we went for dinner and I was forcing myself to be sociable! They went to the pub after dinner and I stayed at home then, fell asleep on the sofa, woke at 10 and went to bed! Felt bad that I was in bed before they even got home!
Tonight DH is cooking so at least we don't have to go out...
But tomorrow, we are a wedding in the afternoon then the reception in the evening. I'm on call for work as well this weekend so using that as my excuse to not be drinking but I just want to sleep all weekend! Zzzzzzz!
Sorry for the moan and complaining but I'm just so tired at the moment. Roll on 12 week scans when we can see these amazing babies and remember what this is all for!

Hear hear Cheshire - I am Mrs Fartypants at the moment lol. Also been exhausted all week.....feeling a bit more energetic today though!

hi ladies :)

Hope everyone is doing ok today - English if you see this, understand where you are coming from, hope you are ok.

I called the hospital yesterday to chase the booking in appointment and scan date as 9 weeks tomorrow and still heard nothing since the waste of time GP visit - only to be told there is no record of me!

Called GP to find out what is going on, and they said letter had been sent, so wait till next week and call again. Now debating a private scan to ensure I am scanned before 13 weeks. What do you guys think?

We have a better use for £100 if not needed to be spent - but if the NHS are going to be rubbish, I would have thought a damn good investment?

I also made my SIL cry yesterday.

She asked whether we had thought more on no. 2. They have been trying for over 1yr, and had a mc in Feb.
I didn't know what to say as didn't want to do anything until I was sure - so said I had had a positive result, but nothing had been confirmed as awaiting scan date, I also said I didn't want to cause her any sadness, given what she has been through which was why I was so worried when to say something as had no idea what to do for the best.

She cried and said she was happy, but it was a "blow" (and can see her point), and that she had to admit feeling jealous (again, see her point).

She did say she would be fine, and it was just sadness for her (the tears).

I know its not for me to put my life on hold due to other's life not going to plan - but I do feel quite sad and almost guilty. Just hope everything is ok with baby (when I finally get to see them!) and that it isn't to hard on SIL, and she gets her BFP sooner than later

Sorry, feeling a bit blue today and needed to let it out as tried telling DP, but he didn't "get" it - which left me feeling sadder.

That must have been hard to tell her sleep. I'm sure she will be ok with it and is genuinely happy for you but I know how she feels. I found out one of my closest friends was pregnant the day after I mc. It's horrible be cause you are really happy for them but at the same time just feel like life isn't fair and why them and not me.
It will be hard for her but you sound like you're pretty sensitive to her needs so I'm sure it'll be fine.

That's hard sleep, for both of you. Agree that you sound really sensitive and considerate.

We officially have a problem here, I've just had a square of chocolate and not only did it taste really funky, but its made my stomach turn. The smell of my body lotion set me off last night and I hadn't used any since the morning. Really glad I'm not back at work yet and having to deal with commuting smells!

I was having a meltdown the other day as I keep forgetting to take my vitamins and my DH came up with a genius plan to set a reminder on my calendar! Doh! So simple but so effective

She was so sad and I feel terrible.

She said that she will be fine, but know she must be so conflicted (at best) with trying to be happy, yet sad as her loss is quite recent, added to the fact they are having a little break from TTC as her medication to help was making her feel crap.

Whilst I understand, I haven't been through the same. Its hard as can't speak to anyone, as not told friends yet, so feel a bit isolated or something incredibly similar :(

Hello! I'm nine weeks now, so an early jan due date. It's our first. We've scan and first appointments scheduled for the 23&24th June.

That must have been difficult for you both sleep. One of my very good friends is the same age as me (41) and she and her second husband have been trying for years with no success. She's been for loads of internal scans to see what's going on and her egg reserve is very low and she was given a minimal chance of ever being able to carry a baby let alone conceive due to a very weak womb lining. I get the impression that she has miscarried as well although she's never admitted it. She has been so supportive though and even gave me some fertility books and now given me pregnancy books.........I feel really sad for her too.

Hello portobelly and welcome!

Hi everyone,I'm not much for posting but keep up to date with everyone. I had a bit of a bleed this morning...not too bad but scared me a lot, been to gp and have a scan booked for Monday ( will b 7+6). My sis has her 12 week scan on Mon too at the same Hosp so hoping we both get good news.....its going to be a long weekend but knowing some of you have had bleeds and happy beans is giving me hope. Just writing this is making me feel a bit better as only dh and ds know in fl.

Sleep, I know the sadness too well. My dd was stillborn in 2011, we had been ttc pretty much straight away, in the mean time all of our friends have had babies and are now onto their second and third, where as we were still childless, ttc and on the waiting list for IVF. Three and a bit years later here I am, almost 6 weeks pregnant, with no need for any fertility treatment. Like your friend I was upset at hearing pregnancy announcements, but I was happy for them just so deeply sad for myself.

DDMB fingers crossed for you.

Mel - your lovely friend :) Must be tough for her. She must be very special x
Its horrible. I am glad I am aware of what is going on for her, as can try to be mindful. Its just crap

DDMB good luck for Monday fx!

Portobelly are you due about 3rd Jan? LMP dates put me a day behind you. Are you waiting till your scan before telling people? (nosy - don't worry if you'd rather not answer :) )

Blitzy I can only imagine how you must feel.

Its terribly selfish of me to be feeling sad when its her heartache, but I do.

Can I ask, are you going to push for extra monitoring with this baby? I nearly lost DS so will be pushing to see what they are able to do or offer this time, as took me years to feel emotionally ready for pregnancy this time round.
I don't mean to pry - so if you would rather not say, just ignore me :)

Mmmmm... most of my posts seem food related! Lunch today, after what seems like days of carbs, a nice big bowl of fruits - melon, raspberries, orange and banana! Yummy!
Hope those with ms are feeling ok as we approach the weekend.
DDMB hope your scan is ok on Monday - fx for you - try to keep busy over the weekend!

Sleep, it is such a difficult situation for both parties isn't it?
I will be classed as high risk this time and consultant led. I have an early scan booked in for the 11th June when i'll be7+3. After that I think there will be nothing until the 12 week and nuchal scan, same again until 20 weeks. After that I will be scanned monthly, (growth and Doppler, where the check blood flow to the placenta via the cord). My antenatal appointments will all be at the hospital too. I am also going to ask for a c section this time and will deliver no later than 38 weeks. If you have any questions please do ask, I don't mind talking about it.

Gosh blitzy what an experience. You must be feeling all sorts of emotions with this pregnancy, as if pregnancy emotions aren't enough themselves without having been through what you have. Sounds as though you're managing to keep your head together though, extra all-the-best vibes for your scan.

Oh Blitzy so sorry to hear about your stillbirth, it must have been horrendous . You have a great attitude though so everything crossed for you.

Unf I'm still off sick with diarrhoea, keeping hydrated but starting to worry about it's effect on the bean and just fed up of living in the toilet

MW booking appt on Sunday so looking fwd to that

Happy Friday all x

Was a bit nauseous this morning but much better. Ginger tea and biscuits do seem to help.

DH very relieved after yesterday- says he was very worried. That'll be why he scoffed all those sandwiches and cake and cream scones at tea time! nothing to do with MIL's baking and greed

We have been out for a walk and lunch with PIL. Am just having lie down while DH and FIL walk family dogs.

Wondering what Smudge- as we are calling the baby at the moment- is doing. Sleeping? Wriggling? What do they do all day at 8-9 weeks of development?