July 2016 (3)

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Trying to start a new thread before we run out of space, haven't done it before so hopefully it works

Mel I would definitely call the EPU, they will not mind. Did they not say they might rescan after a week? I think this early it's still likely to be an internal scan, I thought it moved external around 7 weeks (but might be wrong)

Thanks I will phone. I'm sort of scared to take action as
I don't want this to be over yet

Brown blood is supposed to be okay - it's old blood. Definitely give EPU a call - it's what they're there for Fingers crossed for you, I wouldn't worry too much (easier said than done, I know!)

Like Four said, brownish blood = older blood, which is definitely better than fresh blood Mel But phone the EPU and check ask for their advice to reassure yourself, that's what they're there for so think of it as wasting time.

Pregasaurusrex your 'friend' sounds delightful I would cut her off or ignore her for the time being, good people just don't do things like that, awful, just awful.
If the receptionist mentions something again, just ignore or tell her she isn't paid to give out unsolicited opinions then step back and watch her face go bright red.

Mel definitely phone the EPU, that is what they are there for. Fingers crossed there is nothing to worry about but best to get some advice from the professionals. Let us know how if goes.

Definitely call them mel good luck fx for you x

good luck mel xx

Hope you're ok Mel! They should be able to find something at 6 weeks, fingers crossed all alright xx

Good luck Mel , I would b calling it in too just to make sure alls ok , think u will feel worse if u don't , sounds like old blood , they may tell u not to worry X
Think u could pic up heartbeat in scan at this stage I remember Peyia saying she could see it in her scan at 6 weeks x

Thanks guys.

I never managed to call EPU. I couldn't decide whether to monitor it overnight and then when I looked at the time it was after 5pm.

I will call first thing. I had bleeding at 7am and midday. Nothing since. Seems strange. I do think there was a small clot though at midday tmi i couldn't tell properly as it had sunk to the bottom of the toilet

Had a stressful day at work and just glad to be finishing up soon!

6+5

Mel hope you are ok. x

I hope this weekend goes well for you Mel.

I am 6wks today. Still getting a bit of dark brown spotting, but nothing more.

I'm also just back from the EPU - we saw a heartbeat!!!!

Everything seems to be in the right place and looking on track, which is a huge relief. DH is cuffed to bits. We are still feeling quite cautious, but optimistically so.

Lovely thistle. I so want a scan, 20 days to go until my early one! Crossing off the dates!

Melvali hoping for a uneventful weekend for you X and for all of us. Xx

Thank you girls! I'll let you know what EPU says tomorrow morning. I've been feeling sick which I think is a good sign but just come on today so maybe not? Feel light headed but not eaten properly at all today. Just wedges and hero sweets.

mel fingers crossed it doesn't come to anything more. Don't ever feel like you're bothering them, it's their job and we pay our taxes. Best of luck and hope the EPU are helpful. Yey to the heartbeat thistle that's really encouraging news.
And agree that old blood is brown blood it's what they've told me before.

having positive thoughts for you melvali ! they all sound like very pregnant-type symptoms but i hope you get some reassurance

Your all such a lovely bunch I feel overwhelmed with your kindness

Hope alls well tomorrow melavi will b keeping an eye out for your post tomorrow X

I'm waiting patiently for OH to get home , he's been working away all week and I can't wait to jump on him when he gets bk , first pregnancy I didn't feel like sex but I'm soo in the mood just now lol DD is in bed so it's the opertune moment ! he probs get bk too late and I'm asleep on the couch haha xx

Mel fingers crossed for you over the weekend.

DH and I had a row this evening, about what the baby would call his mother. I like both sets of grandparents to have different names, but DH doesn't see the need and thinks his mum would object to almost every name. I have very strong memories attached to 'grandma' and want my mum to be called that, but DH thinks that might be the only one his mum accepts. Stupid argument, easily solved after we tell his mum and just ask her what she wants, but upset me.

Don't worry lily I get where ur coming from my OH wants ( if it's a boy ) to b named after his dad , I'm totally against it because I would like to have a unique name for our kids ( don't mind it being a middle name ) think he thinks I'm being irrational and is hurt by me saying I'm not for it X suppose if we have another girl we can avoid the debate altogether !! X
Hope your DH mother chooses something else , your lil one will decide at the end of the day! my DD calls my mum "gags" and my dad "pap pap" and OH mum "granny " and dad " poppy" lol xx

Aw lilygirl don't worry I think the hormones make us bother about things that we wouldn't usually care about. And as you sAy it's easily resolved by just asking her, there's no point going over the what ifs until it happens. That's what I'm trying to say to myself!

Kaytee - with all three BFP it took a good week after AF was due before I got the BFP. Fingers crossed for your friend.

anyone else exhausted? 8 weeks today and wiped out. Have been travelling for work which doesn't help. Although generally I am dreading informing work because it is going to go down like a lead balloon, I am really hoping to cut back on some travel!

Mel the sickness could well be a good sign. Mine didn't start until 6 weeks. I just hope you don't get hyperemesis like I have! Any signs/symptoms of pregnancy are a good sign. Fingers crossed for you.

Thistle, congratulations on your beans heartbeat. I had a scan at 7 weeks last time. Waiting until 12 weeks this time seems such a long time!

9+5 today.

lilygirl81 It's easy to lose the sight of the important things when hormones and stubborn/emotionally stunted males get involved ;)
So don't be too hard on yourself.

I only had one Grandmother growing up ( she was like 2 in 1 though, bloody amazing woman ) But my own have both sides and they were young enough to find Granny, Grandma, Grandmother offensive lol, so both are just Nanny A & Nanny B.
Unfortunately or fortunately deciding on which way you choose to look at things raising a child with a partner means these arguments happen as you can't pre-emptive every decision about their future so you both end up having to compromise, which is handy because its a skill you will eventually have to teach your child/ren.

DH & I made some basic rules for when we disagree about something, we take turns talking, without interrupting, never in front of the children either btw, that's very important to us, and we also give our own reasons why we feel x, y or z and then take into account how it affects all of us as a family. It removes some of the tension and emotions, makes us both take a step back and look at things logically.
We still shout sometimes, its not perfect, but we end up resolving things much better now than earlier in our relationship.