The November 2015 bus is back on the road, chugging through beautiful scan pic landscapes, picking up plenty of Dairyleas, muffins and whathaveyous on it's way!

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Did the last November bus crash without a new thread? Worry not, here we are again! Toot toot!

So pleased for everyone with lovely scan pics especially BlueBananas

10+6 here and feeling quite a bit more human this evening although still bloated and constipated (sorry)

scan was fine yesterday, baby was moving around a lot! I cried
Due date is now 11th November which is exactly the date I thought it would be!

Morning ladies I know I've posted about this before but it's really starting to annoying me.....my "stitch" like feeling won't leave me alone!! It's been constant since last night, it's on my right side!! Any ideas?

I had pain on my right side earlier on and I think it was my uterus stretching

Lovely news with all the scans congratulations all!

Mrscatmad this is constant! If it was every so often it would be ok but it's not and its irritating me!

Could it be because I'm constipated?

Crying I have had this type of pain on and off. Sometimes its worse when coughing or stretching. I am thinking its just everything growing and stretching inside. :)

I have seen a few comments on here about lying on the left side and was just wondering whether that is a do or don't? I have read a couple of pregnancy books up to labour and haven't seen anything mentioned in there so totally confused!

Why do you have to lie on your left? I can't!

I've had a random array of aches and pains, the worse being when I sneeze. I am also having the most random dreams, when I wake up I feel like I've worked a night shift, I'm knackered. Hopefully will improve in second trimester? (Please?)

I had the same problem Crumbelina, went to the pub with friends and enjoyed a virgin piña colada! Where do you go out to? It was an absolute mess. I hate SWT.

I got out to Kingston, Lady which is pretty slow on a normal day. Roll on Crossrail 2 - only 15 years to go! You had the best idea going to the pub!

I think sleeping on your left side is recommended because more nutrients get to the baby. That said, I think that might be more applicable later on in pregnancy and I doubt it's much of an issue if you prefer the right (big pinch of salt with all pregnancy advice for me!) I used to always sleep on my front so it's a big change for me!

My old c section scar really hurt yesterday and today. I guess it's everything stretching, but ow! I've had a few people tell me you have to wait a year after a section (they don't know I'm pregnant, just 'when are you having baby 2 talk) why did no one mention that before? Bit scared now

Lying on the left, I can't remember but I think it's later on. I had to do it in hospital on bed rest or the midwives would tell me off. I constantly got told off though so nothing new Actually I could hear DS on the monitor preferred it. I was 7 months at this stage though

abbeyroad it is recommended waiting a year I think, but I know of ladies having a year age gap and having had a c section with no complications. I'm sure you'd find alot more if your brave enough to google it and read some forums. if your scar has healed no problems so far it should be fine, I read somewhere it heals as much as it is ever going to in the first couple of months anyway. talk to your midwife if your concerned, I'm sure they can reassure you

Hello everyone. Think I'm up to date on all the news and it's looking great =) Congratulations on all the beautiful scans. I had a reassurance scan at EPAU Friday and saw a brief glimpse of a healthy 11 week baby. Will get a better look 8th May for my official scan, very excited.

I have an ache on my caesarean too. Sure all is ok just maybe a little more sensitive. My son is 8 months old so not waited a year here either.

Jan thread - eeeek! We're doing so well X

Morning all! Are there any scanners today? Seems like we had a bit of a boom yesterday!

I still haven't announced it at work (although my big boss knows). I hate being centre of attention so won't do a big announcement or anything, will just let people know gradually I guess, and word will spread!

I've told a few more friends, but won't be putting it on facebook or anything, I'm not a big sharer on fb!

Morning everyone

Thanks for the reassurance about my nuchal fold measurement, however the hospital has just called with bad news

My screening result has come back in less than 24 hours as 1:333 which is high risk. I have to go to the hospital this afternoon to talk about my options.

I can't stop crying. I know it's more than likely everything is fine but it's the weight of making a decision I can't cope with. There's so much going through my head right now. This baby took over 2 years to conceive with an ectopic along the way and is very desperately wanted and it feels so unfair.

I think I'd keep a child with Down's but I know I won't be able to go to November not knowing for sure. But I don't want the amnio either because I'm afraid of miscarrying. What if I get my results back as clear or just Down's then I miscarry? It would feel like a complete slap in the face and I would feel so guilty. I just don't know.

I want to go back to yesterday when I saw my little bouncy bean on the scan and I thought all was well. It was one of the best days of my life. I don't want to make this choice

Fingers crossed for everyone else getting a good result xx

So nice to hear about all the scans and seeing the lovely pics of your little ones. Finally feels like we're getting somewhere.

Abbeyroad, I think they say to wait a year after c section because of the risk of implantation/placenta implantation on the scar tissue of the uterus. My consultant was very "clear" about not even trying to get pregnant after a whole year had passed... that said, I know many women who haven't waited and were absolutely fine... I also have uterine lining issues so maybe that was the reason for me and not in general (pinch of salt on info here too!)

Cryingbaby, is the pain on your side at bellybutton level or more towards hip or bum? if it's side then constipation could very well be the reason. If it's hip or bum then maybe sciatica, had it in my first pregnancy a lot and once so far now and it really hurts but not much you can do about it I don't think.

For those who mentioned the sharp pains when sneezing or coughing, these are more likely round ligament pain. Try bracing yourself before coughing or sneezing, or sitting upright if you feel one coming.

Ok, enough pretending I know anything about this stuff!!!

Hope everyone is starting to feel more normal.

MRsX, the hosp will talk you through the options, it is all so personal and scary but the risks are low they just have to be honest about them. I know of 4 or 5 couples who have had the extra tests and a couple with a gorge downs baby, it is merely a heads up to what may happen. He is the cutest little button really!

RE Lying on the left. Basically the main blood flow to the uterus and your legs apparently is on the right hand side. It is not dangerous to lie on it but can lead to pins and needles, feeling dizzy and potential blood restriction.. it is so uncomfy that you normally move or turn before it is bad news. or so my physio told me.

oh no NewMrs, I'm so sorry to read your post. It is so hard to get news like this and such hard decisions to make. I'm sorry I can't help much but we're all here to support you and talk things through if you'd like, and support you no matter what...
All I can say is there is no rush to make any decision, take your time, read what you can about all the options and discuss them with your midwife/consultant.
If it makes you feel any better, I know someone who had an amnio with most of her pregnancies even though she was low risk and under 30 just coz she thought it would reassure her more, and all was fine and no miscarriages.

By the way, would a Harmony test be an option? it's only a blood test but far more accurate...I know it can be costly but maybe worth it before going through more invasive techniques. Also, If that comes back high risk, I know some private clinics will do amnio or the other one for free.

sorry for rambling on, just trying to help however I can...

Oh, NewMrsX, what a tough decision. Is the amnio the only certain way of finding out for sure, and how big are the risks of mc?

I hope it goes well at the hospital and that you see things with more clarity. Sending positive vibes! xx

NewMrsX, I'm sorry to hear that.

That would be low risk in my area I think! They said 1:150 and below was high risk. Have you considered having a harmony test? You have to get it done privately (I think approx £500 but don't quote me on that), and again, it is not diagnostic and will give you odds, but it may reassure you if you don't want to go straight to an amnio or CVS test. It's a very detailed scan, and a blood test.

Bowies you sound like me with announcing it, I'm not announcing it at work, people can find out through the grapevine and by my bump!!

I'm also not putting if on Facebook, my OH hates facebook and I feel if I want people to know then I'll actually speak to them and they'll find out that way if that makes sense? We're having a BBQ in a few weeks so will tell most people then as they'll wonder why I'm not drinking! Lol.

Chic it's on my ride side between my ribs and hip....I've got bloods with the MW on Thursday so will ask her then, it's just annoying!

Sorry to hear that NewMrsX! Thinking of you and we're all here if you need to moan rant or chat xx

NewMrsX can I ask how old you are? They take your age into account when making the calculation.
For example, if you are 40-ish, your risk will be immediately (using just your age) calculated at something like 1 in 100. So if that's the case, you're bloods and measurement must have been really good because they reduced your risk three fold.

Also one in 333 is not high, it's 0.3%. If someone told you you had a 99.7% chance of survival, that would be pretty positive news. www.babycentre.co.uk/a544491/nuchal-translucency-nt-scan#section6