July 2017 #2

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Shiny new thread.

Link to the old one here
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/2762028-July-2017-babies

seahawk that's fantastic news! Congrats!

I've had a really rough week so not been posting much, but the sickness has had me flat out in bed. As a last resort, Went to my gp for some anti sickness medication and he prescribed me phenergan - all I can say is never ever again! Took one tablet last night, woke up at 2am almost unable to breathe and mouth dry as a bone. Have spent the entire day like a complete zombie, head felt like a massive lead balloon, so if anyone is planning on seeing their gp for anti sickness stuff, please be aware!

Congrats Seahawk, great news.

I'm feeling good, plenty of energy now and no sickness but still suffering from the bloat.

The scales reported a 2lb gain from yesterday. I'm hoping its constipation and not chocolate

Mummycaitlin I've not heard anything back from my bloods two weeks ago, not thought to ask but assuming they will contact me if there's an issue

That sounds awful about the midwife telling you about healthy eating - such a waste of time! BMI is a joke anyway - I'm a size 12 and mine is 31!! I think I just have have really heavy bones!

Hi everyone! A bit late to the party but please could i join? First timer too, currently 8 weeks 3 days and due 30/07/2017.

Haven't got any severe symptoms, the usual achy boobage and mild quesiness/nausea. Managing to hold food down but craving mainly ice cold fruit and raw red peppers. (?!) Had my booking in appointment last week and got my folder and lots of "light" reading! Scan booked in for the 12/01/2017 - longest three week wait ever! Just so anxious to know if the little raspberry is ok in there and growing well.

I hope everyone who is having it tough with sickness gets a bit of relief to at least enjoy the turkey at christmas and my heart goes out to all those whose scans are not turning out so well xxx

Thanks Seahawk!

My first ever mumsnet post - can I join in? Had an early private scan on Sunday to check everything was ok (definitely worth it, I was losing my mind worrying!) and they've given me an EDD of 4 August, but turns out it's twins () so they'll almost certainly be early.

First pregnancy, am absolutely bricking it. DH seems to have taken the twin news in his stride, except for when he realised we'd need a new car to fit a double buggy in.

bluebird, we can be twin buddies!

Hey everyone, great new Seahawk! Welcome to new joiners!

I got my blood test results at my midwife appointment and then when I went for my 12 week scan they had them on the computer and looked through them all again.

I got my letter through this morning about the downs risk etc, it's says we are not high risk so pleased about that!

Just wondering when my nausea will go away, I'm 13+5 today and it's still lingering along with loss of apetite.

Looking Forward to the Christmas break now, relaxation time! Got midwife appointment 20th Jan and then 20 week scan booked for 8th feb, so they will keep me going! Seems to be going quite fast now and I'm getting scared!

Thought I'd just share this with you lovely ladies. My dates are 8+6, measuring 9 so not bad. Saw and heard the heart beat. Was in tears all the way through, so happy. Finally feels real and like the nausea is worth it to see the little bean. It was even doing a little waggle dance inside which made me laugh!! Got some lovely pics too. This is our favourite as it shows the heart beat. Nice and strong. Just what we needed to see before Christmas!

Congratulations tinkling, the little bean looks well I'll be having my 12 week scan tomorrow too, fingers crossed..

Anyone else having a first scan this week ?

Also, apologies for the silly first-timer question but could someone kind pls explain what the X+X date means? ( so lost !) I'm 12 weeks tomorrow.

I'm 8+6, so that's 8 weeks and 6 days. Tomorrow I'll be 9 weeks, I guess you could write that as 9+0.

Good luck in your scan - will it be the first time you've seen your bean?

Also jumping in - a bit late! Also first MN post!

I have a DD - just turned 4. I had a loss at 11+5 April 2015, and then have spent the following year and a half trying to get pregnant again.

This pregnancy happened after 4th cycle of clomid - told by the fertility clinic no sign of ovulation - IVF next. Decided I would take some left over provera as I felt so bloated when my period hadn't shown at Cd47, took a HPT before hand luckily and it was stonkingly positive. Have been reluctant to allow myself to celebrate, rather feel like I'd cheated some how and it had been too easy.

But here I am - 12 weeks today, DD 05/07/17 - 3 scans so far (none my official NT one yet!), healthy growing prawn, and instantly finding FHR of 150-170 on home Doppler.

Have had horrific sickness and nausea this time, with fatigue pretty bad too. Just when I though the boobs were getting better - they've popped back to haunt me this week.

I have also been lurking on the staying positive after a loss thread - which has given me a lot of reassurance.

Lovely scan tinkling!
Luci ... great news about low downs risk!
Path... I've just come back from 12 week scan. Im also 12 weeks today so gives us the same edd 05/07/17!

I had the combined test and the measurement thingy was fine just got to wait for bloods to come back! Took a few goes at getting the measurement as the baby had its chin on its chest and arm above head so they sent me for a walk round/had me jumping up and down & sent me for a chocolate bar??!! It worked in the end!

So glad we're getting better news this week! I have a scan tomorrow at FMC so hopefully will finally get a decent pic!

Does anyone else feel a bit, not cramps but just "aware" of their uterus and feel slightly tight? It's hard to describe but I'm sure it's just because it's stretching

Thanks for clarifying tinkling that makes sense now.. guess I'm 11+6. It's the first time I'll see the little bean tomorrow, not sure what to expect though not long to find out. A strong heartbeat like yours' would be so good before the holidays...

Welcome pathology, hope you're in a lucky streak this time around, we'll look out for your news when your NT is due!

Seahawk I'm with you on the 'aware of uterus feeling' that's the best way to explain it lol.

Lovely scans ladies and good luck to those having theirs in the next couple of days.

Thanks Luci it's so hard to explain but things do feel a bit different. It's all going to start to move upwards soon!

Lovely scan pictures tinkling and Rhodes!!! Little bit jealous as mine seems so far off - 16th January when I'll be 13 weeks.

Yes Seahawk in particular this last week it's feels quite hard down there and a almost constant stretchy type feeling like when you stretch out a sore muscle. I'm taking it as a good sign as means things must be growing!

Cat - my NHS scan is 16th Jan too!! I just needed to see the little bean before Christmas. I'll be 12+4 for the scan and just wanted to check everything was OK. Was great to see and hear the heartbeat :)

I've got my booking appointment this evening. I kind of want to say "do I really need to sit here for an hour when you asked me all these questions in May and all the same answers apply", but I shall attempt slightly more grace.

Help! About to head away on holidays and there's some pink staining in mucous when I wiped :(

Drew, Have you contacted your midwife? Fingers crossed it's nothing serious x

Hiya ladies how is everyone today? I haven't been on for a few days but it's lovely to see your scan pics. I've been out this morning getting the Christmas food shop, the temptation to start opening treats is unbareable

drew that sounds exactly like what I had a couple of weeks ago, when I went to the EPU they said everything was fine and couldn't find a cause, they said maybe it was the cervix changing and adjusting. Have you got any pain or cramping, is it fresh blood, just spotting or a lot?

Have you had time to ring anyone before to travel, are you staying within the country?

Welcome Kickie and Caramelshorty

Fab scan pics Rhodes and tinkling - I have mine next week and can't wait.

Drew hope you've spoken to midwife - mine was brill at organising extra scans when I was losing blood.

Daisy - we've been on the treats already too, DD is loving it.

How's everyone fitting in their clothes? I don't look pregnant (just bloated) but the two extra cup sizes and tummy bloat (agree about uterus awareness, very conscious of mine stretching) means I'm stuck with baggy stuff. I wore a maternity dress at the weekend as i couldn't squeeze my boobs into any of my party dresses which all seem to be fitted on the bust.

I've done a huge ASOS order today of maternity sale stuff and already cleared a section of my wardrobe that won't get worn for the next six months so I might as well vac pac it and have the space. It feels very early but it's frustrating to keep looking at all those clothes that I can't wear.

Stepping out as the scan showed yesterday that the heartbeat had stopped at about 8 weeks - shitty news just before Christmas but best of luck to you all! Wishing you all happy pregnancies and happy babies! xx