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January 2016 thread #2......sick bags at the ready!

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brickiemum2 · 19/05/2015 18:25

New thread for us all Grin

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ValancyJane · 29/05/2015 09:27

I remember a couple of people saying they were having scans this morning, was it brickie and manatee? If it is, wishing you luck ladies :)

I have booking in this morning with the midwife. Am officially 6+1 but because I ovulated late am really 5+5 (feel a bit guilty, and thought about putting off the appointment, but I know they'll count from LMP and date me as 6+1 - and at least I can keep it quiet from work a bit longer as I'm on holiday this week!) Not looking forward to bloods being drawn as needles freak me out, but I knew I'd have to deal with this, so am trying to be a calm blue ocean about it!!

MissMartin1992 · 29/05/2015 09:40

valancy I've never had my blood taken yet in my whole 22 years and it is the only thing giving me anxiety about this pregnancy! im freaking out just thinking about it! I'm going to get them im numb it first lol .. hopefully!

brickiemum2 · 29/05/2015 09:45

I'm back from my scan. All looks good. Baby is measuring 8.1mm and has a heartrate of 130/140bpm. Was so easy to see that she did it trans abdominally rather than internal. Dates wise it would put me back by 3 days but she was in no way going to adjust my edd at this stage. So relieved. . She's booked me in for another scan in 3 weeks when I'll be 10 weeks.

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TeenieDeenie · 29/05/2015 09:51

Parsnip I'm so, so sorry. Hugs to you and your OH. Take care of each other. X

Good luck to all the ladies having scans today! Smile

Welcome Bee

Oyster Thank you for the reassurance, I didn't sleep much as I was so worried and when I did I just had weird dreams. No pain or blood or anything this morning though and feeling a bit crampy so FX everythings ok. I just worry as with my mmc last year, my baby stopped growing around this point but it wasn't discovered until 11+5. On a lighter note though I completely agree with what you were saying yesterday about telling work. I am the same, only sticking around as I was TTC and now pg again. It will be a great day for us both.Grin Are you planning to finish up at Christmas?

Does anyone know what's happening with the stats? I don't mind taking them over if someone can point me in the right direction?

Rollermum · 29/05/2015 09:57

Hi all, I've been crazy busy with work and this thread has really moved along fast.

So sorry Parsnip will be thinking of you.

Welcome Bee and anyone else I missed.

I had a great thyroid related Dr visit - put my dose up straightaway and various blood tests planned. Very relieved.

I'm 6+6. Feeling MEGA nausea. Not sure but think is worse than with DD. Had to hide in the loo at work for ages yesterday. Ho hum. Roll on 12 weeks.

OTheHugeManatee · 29/05/2015 09:59

Hurray Brickie that's fantastic news! Please cross fingers for mine, it's at 11 Smile

TeenieDeenie · 29/05/2015 10:02

Yay Brickie! Lovely news Smile

Good luck for 11am Manatee

EdgarAllenPoe · 29/05/2015 10:04

Virtual hugs to those who need them.

I had a dream last night that I finally went for my 12 week scan (no plans for anything earlier here) and when I turned up I was told there was nothing there and I was wasting their time and they would send me a fine in the post for making it all up! :O No idea where that dream came from since I'm generally feeling pretty confident everything is going okay. How disconcerting.

Anyway, went for a swim this morning and kept burping the whole way through it (I've been burping constantly since week 6), so that's sign enough for me that everything is as it should be. :S

brickiemum2 · 29/05/2015 10:05

Good luck othm we'll be balancing hertas on our huge bumps before you know it Wink

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EdgarAllenPoe · 29/05/2015 10:13

To all the people worried about having blood drawn, I wish I could make it better for you! I used to be very needle phobic, but I decided I wanted to get over this phobia before having kids, since needles seem to be an inevitable part of that. This probably isn't a lot of use to you at this stage, but I'll share it anyway.

I got over my phobia by giving blood. I figured, it's something you do for good reasons so you get to feel good about it, and if I really want them to stop, they will and no harm done. I've given blood about 15 times now, and I still don't look when they insert the actual needle (why on earth would you want to!?), but I don't freak out about it anymore. I concentrate on the scratch just to reassure myself that that's all it is. Once the needle is in, it shouldn't hurt.

I found thinking about the reasons for doing it very helpful in keeping me calm. It used to be, 'I'm giving blood and saving a life.' Now it will be, 'I'm keeping my baby safe.' Keep reminding yourself, you can survive a scratch, the fear is in your head, so fill your head with something positive. I guess that's still applicable even if you can't 'practice' by giving blood like I did. I hope that is helpful to someone out there.

Bovnydazzler · 29/05/2015 10:30

edgar I'm with you on the burping! My 2 y.o. keeps laughing at me for it!

Good luck for 11 manatee!!

goodnessgraciousgouda · 29/05/2015 10:32

Yeah.....I also have a phobia about blood tests. Needles like vaccinations there's a 50/50 chance I'll pass out, but with blood tests it's 100%. I mentioned on the last thread I think that this time I passed out at reception before I even went into the room to have it taken. Hmm

To be honest, the only things I can recommend are:

  1. If it's a fasting test, bring food with you for afterwards (something quick and sugary like chocolate)
  2. Go to a phlebotomist rather than just your gp. It honestly makes the biggest difference out of everything. They are amazing
  3. Tell the people in advance that you will probably faint. They will recline the chair for you and let you lie down for a while afterwards.
  4. To be honest, it's fucking horrible, but it's not agonising or even particularly painful, just really uncomfortable.

gosh I'm getting light headed even writing about it!

Blackandwhitecat3 · 29/05/2015 10:40

So sorry Parsnip Flowers

Teenie it was Mummyofone who had the stats, she offered a few days ago to pass them on to whoever wanted to take them over

Good luck for today's scans and tests.

Massive indigestion last night - Rennies are safe in pregn aren't they??

TeenieDeenie · 29/05/2015 11:36

Ok, I still need to go through this thread and update, but I've created a new stats sheet for us. Have a read through and make sure all your details are correct and if there's anything you would like me to add/take out etc. Hopefully this works Hmm -

docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12-46WHExOXbKsKon2nKyEth9RRyKw9paIw4V4SGTFE8/edit?usp=sharing

Chip86 · 29/05/2015 11:57

Wow thank you Teenie

goodnessgraciousgouda · 29/05/2015 11:58

Looks great to me, thanks Deenie!

Blackandwhitecat3 · 29/05/2015 12:06

Thanks Teenie! My 12 week scan is booked for the 27 June Smile

TeenieDeenie · 29/05/2015 12:13

Blackandwhite I don't think you're on the stats? What are they and I'll add you?

BlueEspoir · 29/05/2015 12:20

Thanks Teeny. My stats have changed - my EDD is now 19 January. I had my early scan yesterday (28 May). Also, you can add 1 MC. Thanks so much for updating these.

OTheHugeManatee · 29/05/2015 12:22

Good news! Had my scan, and saw a heartbeat! DH and I both burst into tears Blush

I will have consultant led care and might need an ELCS because of this fibroid but as far as anyone can tell things are progressing as they should.

TeenieDeenie · 29/05/2015 12:28

Manatee how lovely, congrats!! Smile

Carno13 · 29/05/2015 12:32

Brilliant news manatee!

Thanks teenie ??

What are everyone's plans for today? Wet and miserable here, just having a quick nap as my DD (21 months) decided for the first time in her life to get up at 4am this morning! So tired Hmm
Then we're going to a kids disco at the local soft play later this afternoon!

Oysterbabe · 29/05/2015 12:37

Teenie I'm not due until end of Jan so will work a couple of weeks after Christmas. I want to work as long as possible so I get more time after! Sorry to hear about your mmc, I really hope everything goes smoothly for you this time.Thanks

Juniper44 · 29/05/2015 12:40

Can you add me to the stats, please? I got left off at some point.

Juniper44, 30, one DD, one MC, early scan 15/06, no dates for others yet, EDD 27th Jan and location Kingston Upon Thames.

Thanks Smile

Oysterbabe · 29/05/2015 12:42

Can you add me to the stats?
34
No DC
Bristol
Due date 31/01/16

Thanks Smile