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September 2015 (#3) bring on the scans as our waists expand!

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ShootTheMoon · 26/01/2015 13:18

Third thread for those with September 2015 due dates.

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mrsdos · 28/01/2015 10:44

We are booked to see Ben Howard at the end of April, all being well I will be about 20 weeks. It's quite a small venue so should be fine, but doubt DH will let me be at the front like last time! We had discussed a seat rather than standing when we booked too!

Stanway · 28/01/2015 10:52

I have tickets to see Benedict Cumberbatch play Hamlet in October. .. Guess I'll have to sell them sob...

alien11 · 28/01/2015 11:14

Wow choccy I'm 10 mins away too haha. Small world!!

I've had to undo my jeans?!?! I'm only 6 weeks- what's that about!! Surely just because they are fresh out of the wash yeah...?!

I skipped the gym this morning as so tired so sitting watching Broadchurch while dd at pre school. 30 mins of laziness left then off to get her.

Been getting a bit worries re skiing at 10 weeks. I skied fine @8 weeks will dd so think I'll be ok. Just got some people saying " is it worthy the risk?", I wouldn't even consider it etc!

We ve saved our arses off for this little family break! I would fall flat on my face slipping on ice at home

sebsmummy1 · 28/01/2015 11:36

I've booked an early scan!!!!! I'll be 9 weeks in Saturday so have taken the plunge and booked at my local hospital. My reasoning is I'm starting to believe im going to have a baby this time and I'd rather know about a MMC now than further down the line.

Not sure whether to go alone or take DP and DS Confused

Quinandthem · 28/01/2015 12:06

Alien. I haven't been skiing but believe at 10wks your womb will still be in your pelvis and all the protection that provides.

Might look into some body pictures to check it out.

ShootTheMoon · 28/01/2015 12:37

alien, it's your decision to make - in the first trimester the uterus is behind the pelvis, so I have been told. I will be playing my sport up to 12 weeks (there's a risk of being hit, or falling onto my front at pace) - though I am slowing down already so I may not be selected for my team at this rate! I played to 15 weeks last time but only in friendly games, and I felt it was a bit much as I struggled to stay bent over my stick - skiing might be the same, possibly.

The advice now seems to be no contact sports, no sports where you risk falling (skiing, riding, cycling), and no sports with a risk of contact (football, hockey etc) right from the start of pregnancy. I have chosen to ignore that advice for the early months. I know how to fall, and like you, I stand about the same random risk of falling down the stairs, being in a car crash, slipping on ice etc.

If I were you, I'd still go, but would stick to the easier runs and not take any major risks. Do be careful though as with the stretchier ligaments you could make life quite uncomfortable for yourself if you twist or sprain something - are you doing core exercises now to build up strength?

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alien11 · 28/01/2015 12:49

Thanks ladies Smile I'm defo going no way I'm not! It's dh 30th bday holiday. I'm not that good so go really slow anyway, have an instructor booked for an hr a day. Only skiing for 5 days and probably only 2 hrs a day. Up leisurely , drop dd at kids club, get up the mountain to lesson @10 then meet dh around 11 for a little ski then lunch and pick dd up. So very lazy ski holiday! Afternoons I'm spending building snowmen and swimming Smile

Anyone else feel really bloated / swollen?! I've had to undo my jeans!

duckbilled · 28/01/2015 12:49

Well my appointment was a bit of a non event! The regular midwife was off sick, so there was a nurse and a midwife student who took my weight, height, dates. Then they put in a request for my scan and sent me on my way Hmm. Back on the 11th to try again.

squiish · 28/01/2015 13:17

Hi all, I've been checking in each day to see what you're up to but not had much to say!
Today i felt so so sick when I got up, I generally have been feeling nausea each morning (on and off) but today felt like double and then when I was stood I also felt really dizzy. Straight back to bed and called in sick Blush I feel bad as its only around 5 wks!! I'm panicking it's going to get worse, I'm rubbish at sickness but can deal with other pain Sad.
In other news, had a letter with my scan date through already and its not til 2nd April which is 15 weeks Shock also know I wont get half day as its day before Good Friday and pretty sure others in my team have it off. GRRR why so late?!?!

Mummyboo30 · 28/01/2015 13:33

squiish are you saying you'll be 15 weeks then?
If you are planning on having the downs test, it has to be done before 13+6 otherwise baby will have developed too much to do the measurements.
Also, your work have no choice but to let you have the time off, it's a legal requirement! ;)

squiish · 28/01/2015 13:42

I will be 14+6 mummyboo on that date, and i told the midwife i was going to have the downs test, maybe I'll give them a call.Hmm I might also tell them as its my 1st I'll be wary of waiting that long to know if all is well.

gicharlie17 · 28/01/2015 13:47

Well I'm 9 weeks today and starting to relax a bit now as the risk of miscarriage drops as of today. Still no real symptoms for me except increased appetite and peeing more often. I love reading all about people's thoughts and feelings. I'm entered into a triathlon at the end of March and I'll be 18 weeks by the Loving keeping fit whilst pregnant. I'm hoping it will make for an easier birth. Anyone else keeping up their exercise?

BizzieBoo · 28/01/2015 13:58

Oooh can I join please?

I'm 8 weeks (roughly) pregnant with my second, which makes me due the 1st week in September. I have a 3 year old little girl!

My booking appt isn't until 17th Feb and my first scan the 26th Feb!

Feels forever away!!!

whereswaldo · 28/01/2015 14:33

Hi gicharlie im keeping up with excercise and really enjoying it- only six weeks though so trying to get as much excercise in while I still feel ok.

Annoyingly, the instructors have advised me not to do Body Combat but I've done it so far and feel ok, asking the doctor what he thinks tonight. Apparently you can do Body Pump right til the end which is mind boggling given the physics of it all!

v impressed at the triathlon- ahve you done one before?

DoNotDenyMe · 28/01/2015 14:35

Yes alien, I'm feeling v.bloated. Can see me having to order maternity uniform at work before I'm 12 wks- usual trousers aren't going to last till then! Wink Wink
Feeling more sick today, but still not as bad as first time!

Currently v.happy as I have a rare opportunity for an afternoon nap! Night all Grin Grin

squiish · 28/01/2015 14:41

Well now I'm totally confused!! Called and they said it wasn't a scan appointment (my error just assuming a letter from hosp wasBlush) but it is a "obstetrics ante natal" app. After a quick google all sorts is going thru my mind, no idea why I have this?

Stanway · 28/01/2015 14:51

gicharlie17 Yep, same here, I'm trying to get in a decent amount of exercise now while I can; kettlebell classes, pilates, tabata and the odd jog. Not feeling like doing it before but feel so much better afterwards. And I need it, the amount I'm eating to ward off nausea!

DoctorDonnaNoble · 28/01/2015 14:57

Don't feel up to much exercise at the moment. Too knackered when I get in from work. Still doing my PT and a little running walking.
Today I feel crap. Just went to see head to see if I could be given permission to miss parents evening and before I said anything he asked in a very concerned voice if I was ok. And then asked if I was sure I'd be ok next lesson (I'm free now)! End result is I'm doing my next lesson my head of department is giving me a lift home and no parents evening for me. I would be Grin but I'm too tired, woozy and nauseous. I almost wish I'd started being sick as it seems like it's on the way!!!

Jackieharris · 28/01/2015 15:07

I'm trying to rotate between having one busy/active day then a rest day.

It seems to be working as my appetite has been better and I've been feeling less sick.

I've never found out about a pregnancy this early before so it feels like there's going to be a lot of waiting around this time.

gennibugs · 28/01/2015 15:18

I'm still exercising - Ive adapted it slightly but hoping I can keep going for as long as possible and certainly whilst I'm feeling ok.

I keep wondering if this is a dream - it still hasn't sunk in as yet. Think because I'm a way behind most of you, I'm nowhere near my booking in stage or first scan. I have a feeling these next 6 and a half weeks are going to go very slowly!!

gennibugs · 28/01/2015 15:19

doctordonna glad you are able to miss parents evening. Hope you manage to get some rest.

DXBMermaid · 28/01/2015 15:45

Place marking! These threads go so fast!! Is there a facebook page yet?

For those of you who are constipated, try taking some nux vomica. This a homeopathic remedy (not everybody's cup of tea I know). It is recommended for constipation in pregnancy. It really works for me! It is also supposed to help with morning sickness, however it doesn't seem to help much with that, although I am not throwing up everyday anymore.

Are there any Mums that had SPD in their previous pregnancies? Mine was quite bad with my DD. I saw a chiropractor which helped a lot! I am seeing her next week as I can already feel little niggles and I want to stay on top of it. Am also going to look for a women's physio who can hopefully give me some exercises to do.

brickiemum2 · 28/01/2015 16:01

I've just had a phonecall from the mw changing my appointment for my early scan.........to tomorrow morning at 9am. Bricking it (pun intended lol )

stuffthenonsense · 28/01/2015 16:02

Dxbmermaid, interestingly it was homeopathy that cured my spd after one of my babies. Been a convert since.

alien11 · 28/01/2015 16:04

I was going to the gym two mornings a week but since finding out first time I went I nearly fainted ( didn't realise how hungry I was!) then this morning I couldn't be bothered as didn't sleep well! Need to get back to it next week.

I walk our dog every morning, set my alarm for 6am to wake up before dd.
I am shattered! I'm a stay at home mum which is knackering . I have just sat down and about to watch Cinderella with dd Smile

bizzieboo I have soooo long to wait! Booking appt isn't until 27th feb! Then I guess my scan date will come through after that. Last time I had it around 8 weeks.
I didn't know risk of miscarriage lessens after 9 weeks, only 3 more to get through then.... I'm just scared it's a mmc

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