Babies due in November 2016 #2

[FuzzyOwl]

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This might be a bit tmi but has anyone else had quite a lot of discharge? It's a brownish colour but not there when I wipe.
I'm sure it's normal but just wanted some reassurance that I'm not the only one.

bob I have lots of white/clear discharge (and I never normally have any), I think it's normal.

Feeling much better now I'm home on the sofa rather than at my desk. Pretty sure I'm allergic to work and should probably not do any more until my baby is at least 1 year old

almond we sound so similar in the body department, even down to the feet! God knows what I'll do if my feet swell as they're already massive.

I had a little wander round the shops at lunch and I got a bit excited about 'dressing a bump'. I've always had a pot belly that I've tried to hide but when you're pregnant (and if you're comfortable with it) it's all about embracing the bump and showing it off - kinda think that's lovely!

fuzzyw I'm just being a wuss about the walking, really - it'll only be 3/4 miles on the flat (reservoir track) and we'll be meandering. I was worried about it earlier because I was just so exhausted, I couldn't imagine being able to do it. But I'm having an early night tonight and will make sure I take it steady/rest as much as I can. Walking has been really good for me so far; it gives me more energy and makes me feel great so I need to get over my pity party! Thank you for asking :)

Ameilius scan buddies, hooray! How are you feeling about yours? Mine's at 9am, eeeep!

I'm actually a little worried about my scan... We've spina bifida in my family (I know it's not totally heritary but but my mum and my great grandmother had babies/pregnancies with it) and since I got pregnant on the pill I've only been taking folic acid since I found out. I know things should be fine but I'm still a little scared! Also with DS we got extra diagnostics because of the spina bifida (you don't normally have a 12wk scan here, just a 18 wk one) but this time the health service would give me it (don't know why - it was only 18mths ago I had it!) so I convinced my midwife to get the local hospital to give me an extra scan but they won't be allowed to measure the nuchal fold or check for anything except for the spinal cord and don't have as good an ultra sound machine as the university hospital. Luckily I'm very low risk for everything else but it still makes me slightly worried. Even though this is meant to be a good health care system here it really makes you appreciate the NHS!

Sorry that's quite negative! I am looking forward to seeing the baby but it's still nerve wracking!

Is it's your first copper? I am looking forward to see the baby and then trying to guess the gender based on nub theory and skull theory - with DS my guess were all wrong! Ops!

bobcat85 I had that two weeks ago and last week. Seems to have lessened this week. Although it was there when I wipe, but didn't seem to be at other times.

Oh no, Ameilius - I'm sure everything will be fine, but it is so worrying, isn't it? I've also only been taking folic acid since I found out. I think we can get consumed by all the worries and fears... I'm trying to remember 'what will be will be' to keep myself calm. Got my fingers crossed that all is ok for us both on Monday.

Yep, my first... I literally know nothing about pregnancy/labour/children so I'm reading everything I find. And now feeling quite terrified!

I'm sure it's fine Bob but perhaps ring the GP if you're worried? Just for some reassurance? I was told that brown blood is "old blood" and quite common as you grow/stretch.

I had my booking appointment today. Midwife was lovely, really calming and happy to have a bit of a laugh with us which really helped my nerves. The bloods were a bit traumatic as I'm very needle-phobic but she did them straight away to get them over with so feeling pleased I managed it. Even though I cried like a baby!

I'm also in the uncomfortable bloat/clothes not fitting stage. I have to wear my jeans with a hairband but after an hour I'm dying to take them off. I've got a big-do on Saturday which im dreading, I'll have to hide the not drinking and the bloat and sickness for about 6 hours. People will deffo guess but I'm hoping nobody will say anything as its too early for me to feel comfortable telling the truth.

bob try not to worry about brown discharge - definitely easier said than done though. I've had it a few times and always been really scared when I see it. But if its not there when you wipe its probably not a huge amount. Maybe Gp/MW if it continues, just to get some reassurance from someone.

amelius I'm not sure they do 12 week scans as standard here either. If you're over 35 you get the NT scan for free but under 35 you can choose to pay - do they not have that option there? I'm glad you have at least managed to persuade them to check the spinal cord. And I Think the wait for all Scans is nerve wracking! Good luck for Monday.

I had to change clothes twice this morning because I decided I looked fat and bloated in what I was wearing! I Think I need to Review what clothes I have that fit and don't make me look fat over the weekend

I'm afraid I'm out. Goodbye and good luck to you all with your ongoing pregnancies but sadly my journey has come to an end. x

Ants I am so so sorry. Hope you have lots of support to get you through this.

Oh Ants that's sad news. Thinking about you

Oh Ants I am so sorry. I hope you are being well looked after

Much love to you, Ants, take care of yourself x

So sorry, Ants. Sending you lots of love, take care x

Such sad news Ants sending lots of love x

Oh Ants, so sorry for your loss, take care of yourself

ants I'm so sorry, take care of yourself

So sorry to hear that Ants, take care of yourself.

Beedles I think they could hint that things are ok but can't actually say anything even if you go private, but either way I live way out in the countryside and would need to fly to the nearest private clinic!

Copper all the information is so overwhelming isn't it?! I had to stop reading it all after a while, it just got too much. I'm very much whatever will be will be. Last time was fine so hopefully this time will be too! Last time I got so caugh up in reading about pregnacy and birth that I totally forgot to read anything about babies! Don't make that mistake!! Otherwise it's a shock!

Hope everyone else has had a good day, it's been so sunny and lovely here that I'm feeling very summery! yay for the weekend!

So sorry theants. Thinking of you.

So sorry Ants, take care of yourself x

I like the "what to expect" from birth to 1 year book. It's a chapter per month so you can just read a bit at a time. You do tend to read so much about pregnancy and birth that when the baby arrives it's like "shit, what do I do now?"

Booked in today, mw really friendly. Loud, chatty Aussie lady. She is exactly what I wanted, which is someone who respects my choices. There was a lot of 'if you'd like to breastfeed...' and 'if you'd like to consider the birth centre' rather than 'YOU WILL DO THIS THIS WAY'. I liked her so much that I am going to consider the birth centre whereas yesterday I was all about max drugs minimum anything else. Also really liked the children's centre where she's based: newish, lots of classes and options for me and DH.
Still quite surreal hearing her talking like there may actually be a baby at some stage. I haven't had an early scan so all the proof I have is five peed on sticks and a month of feeling terrible.

Felt so pleased afterwards that I...er...went and bought a really nice, bump friendly dress.

Hope you're all feeling alright and have quiet/lazy weekends ahead.

Sorry to hear that Ants, hope you're doing ok.

Thanks for you replies everyone, I've got a scan on Sunday just to double check all is ok.

Ants, i'm so sorry. Sending you hugs x