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charlybs · 27/09/2016 09:06

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Carolann8584 · 01/11/2016 09:50

awww Hugh hope you get some relief soon.

Feel very sniffly today, sore head etc. Not going to spoil scan day though, very excited to say hi to Beany again Smile

Had some unexpected (and unwanted) belly rubs yesterday from work colleagues. Why is it acceptable when pregnant. Can I just randomly go up to someone and rub there belly?

I am quite a touchy, feely huggy person but I just see the belly rub as being a bit intrusive, I suppose it will happen more and more now. Hope is doesn't still happen after baby is born lol

Carolann8584 · 01/11/2016 09:51

Their not there belly lol

charlybs · 01/11/2016 14:33

the belly rubbing is rather random isn't it! my friends do it which I don't mind, luckily I haven't had acquaintances or strangers do it yet.

I went swimming today! really enjoyed it. I sometimes feel a bit cabin fevery as I work from home a lot and my hips have meant that country walks aren't as fun anymore. so glad to get out a bit and use my limbs!☺

Good luck for scans!

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Cloeycat · 01/11/2016 14:59

Massive needle phobia here. Definitely not anti-vax but always put them off for myself for as long as possible because of this fear. Anyway new doctor today who was really lovely and encouraging and I managed to get the flu jab with minimum drama 😄 She advised waiting for whooping cough until 27/28 weeks so will go back then but I am v v proud of myself for getting the flu jab for the first time ever despite being on the vulnerable list for years (asthma)!

LittlePear91 · 01/11/2016 16:19

Had my 20 week scan today and baby pear is growing nicely! All very normal, measuring well!

Didn't find out if it was a girl or boy, will have to wait for that! Glad we've kept it as a surprise!

Good luck everyone else who has theirs coming up!

Carolann8584 · 01/11/2016 16:22

Well the theory I read the other day seem to be proven right with me, its a Girl Grin all ok with scan Grin

and one more Grin

LittlePear91 · 01/11/2016 17:12

Congratulations Carolann! Aww a little girl! My hunch is that ours is a girl, but will have to wait until approx March 21st to be sure!

MotherofA · 01/11/2016 17:19

My scan went well also , although the sonographer seemed a little unsure of herself . We were in there ages and if made me a bit nervous ! Little girl wouldn't stop moving . Congrats everyone on their scans today Smile

MotherofA · 01/11/2016 17:44

Also she said my placenta is at the front which is why I don't feel as much . Does that mean placenta previa? I am sure she said that and I just did the worse thing and googled it .

Happygojo86 · 01/11/2016 19:00

If your placenta is at the front this is an anterior placenta. Placenta previa is where your placenta is in the way of the cervix. If your placenta is close to the cervix then you may get an extra scan towards the end to check where it is. Most move before then and aren't a problem. Even if it hasn't it may mean a c section. If you look at your notes, it may say something xxx

MotherofA · 01/11/2016 21:36

Ah thank you maybe she just meant at the front then . I will check my notes tomorrow . Thanks very much Smile

MissClarke86 · 01/11/2016 21:44

If it's placenta previa you will have been told and had another scan booked in - that's what happened to me. It will definitely say in your notes.

Even if it is placenta previa I don't think it's anything to worry about, it just becomes a c-section situation if it hasn't moved.

Carolann8584 · 02/11/2016 09:36

This is my little ladies first outfit ...

www.mothercare.com/newborn-unisex-newborn-18-mths/my-first-little-zoo-8-piece-gift-set/LJC293.html?cgid=clothing_newborn#pmax=30&pmin=20&start=2

So cute!! very very excited today. Yesterday it took a while to sink in, now it has I'm very giddy. Don't want to be in work, want to shop!! lol

Carolann8584 · 02/11/2016 09:39

Was told I have an anterior placenta, could this be the reason I haven't felt much movement? She seem to be moving quite a bit at the scan yesterday, well her finally position for the picture was hands and feet above her head lol

Butterpuff · 02/11/2016 09:58

Morning all, glad to hear about all the fantastic scan news.

Had ours yesterday, what a task, we left home at 2 and got back at 7, cost us nearly £60 on the train! But well worth it. Baby seems to have a small hole in its heart as well as the transposition, they will monitor it and may close the hole during surgery. But nothing indicates any other problems, all anatomy was normal so it is just the heart problems and surgery should be uncomplicated. I cant tell you how relieved I am.

The bit that's upsetting me most at the moment is that I'll be called in for C-section a few days before DDs birthday, so baby and I will be in hospital and baby in intensive care on DDs birthday. I'm feeling really sad that I wont be with her when she wakes up and goes to sleep, and that she will have to take a four hour round trip into London for me to see her at all. I had a bit of a cry about it yesterday. My mind keeps jumping from the risks for baby, how hard it will be being away from dd, what life will be like for baby when it arrives. In between appointments I'm quite chirpy but when I go to hospital it all becomes real again and really, really hard.

Sorry for the ramble I don't mean to be a downer, everything is so positive generally. We didn't find out what we were having, the sonographer turned off the monitor while checking babies bits so we wouldn't be tempted to take a look and make a guess. Smile

Carolann8584 · 02/11/2016 10:19

Aww Butter Glad they are looking after you and LO so well Flowers

BeccaSays · 02/11/2016 12:32

Butterpuff so sorry to hear your baby has a heart problem, it's really good news they can operate when he or she is born. Do you think you might be able to do a bit of an early birthday treat for your little one, make a really special day for her? I'm sure with a 'proud big sister top' she will be very happy x

NameChange30 · 02/11/2016 12:56

Butter
I'm so glad to hear that your baby has no other problems apart from with their heart and that the operation should be straightforward - that's the best possible news in the circumstances Smile
It's completely understandable that you're feeling upset about DD's birthday. I think Becca's suggestion is a really good one, you could do a special day for your DD ahead of her birthday - maybe tell her you're celebrating it a few days early this year as a special treat?

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alphabook · 02/11/2016 20:20

Great news from the scan Butter, really glad that everything else is looking normal x

Butterpuff · 02/11/2016 20:50

Thank you all. Dd will be 2 so really she won't even know it's her birthday. Just makes me sad to to think about it now. I think we will have an early celebration. Just a small family party. X

MotherofA · 02/11/2016 22:50

Carolann that is so cute ! I have not been able to stop shopping since my early scan and I really need to now haha except for some necessities!
Butter so sorry to hear about your baby's heart . Glad it shouldn't be too major and everything else was ok bless you all . I also will be having a c section around a week before my DD 10th birthday and am panicking about what we are going to do as it's a special birthday I want her to do something exciting but she wants a roller skating party and we don't even have that in our town so who knows .
Which reminds me I need to call the hospital for my consult appt tomorrow haha .
Oh I checked notes all and I'm placenta anterior so all is ok Smile

Dozygirl · 03/11/2016 08:12

Butter is there no way you could delay the c section till after your dd birthday? How many weeks will be when they section you?
If not, as you say, you can just pretend her birthday is a few days before. She would never know.

Carolann8584 · 03/11/2016 11:26

Feeling full of a cold today, drop in temp I think. Just want to go home to my pillow.

21 weeks today baby 10.5 inch long, the size of a baby bok choy Smile still not feeling any movement but feel better knowing it's because of the position of the placenta

Imavinoops · 03/11/2016 12:29

Bah I'm really rubbish at keeping up in here, everything moves so quickly!
Congrats everyone on their scans, I'm now on 22 weeks and my belly suddenly feels bigger, pretty exciting but happily haven't had any belly rubs yet, not sure I'm going to be a fan tbh..
Butter sorry to hear about your news but I'm sure it will all go to plan, as difficult as it may be. Early birthday for DD will be lovely I'm sure! And then a few days after she gets to see her new baby as an extra gift!