October Babies #2 - midwife appointments and "scanxiety"

[TinySalmon]

Last thread was filling up so I thought I'd start a new one

Link to Thread #1: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/2832732-October-2017-come-one-come-all?

Current October babies list:

Puttingourhoodupdown – EDD 23rd September. Team yellow
Piraterach – EDD 27th September. Team yellow
NotMyPenguin – EDD 27th September. Team yellow
mandScookiesrule – EDD 29th September. Team yellow
jeneral – EDD 29TH September. Team yellow
Presh88 - EDD 30th September. Team yellow
Mulberry2627 – EDD 30th September. Team yellow
Dinosaurkisses – EDD 30th September. Team yellow
Stickaforkinimdone EDD - 1st October. Team yellow
Emmaluggs – EDD 1st October. Team yellow
MrsMcKeon – EDD 1st October. Team yellow
Hannahjoshaw – EDD 2nd October. Team yellow
Sbs6jb1 – EDD 2nd October. Team yellow
Addtothechaos – EDD 3rd October. Team yellow
Sj3rram – EDD 3rd October. Team yellow
Mummabubs – EDD 3rd October. Team yellow
10storeyloveson – EDD 4th October. Team yellow
Cineraria – EDD 4th October. Team yellow
gimbleInTheWabe – EDD 5th October. Team yellow
NannyOggsKnickers – EDD 5th October. Team yellow
Emberblu – EDD 5th October. Team yellow
Hometownunicorn – EDD 5th October. Team yellow
Bubbles – EDD 6th October. Team yellow
Wapsmahoney – EDD 6th October. Team yellow
Powerpuff – EDD 8th October. Team yellow
Rainingcats – EDD 8th October. Team yellow
BrioLover – EDD 8th October. Team yellow
Tammie49 – EDD 8th October. Team yellow
Conkerchops – EDD 8th October. Team yellow
Krakentoast – EDD 9th October. Team yellow
Rosalyn44 – EDD 9th October. Team yellow
Trytowin – EDD 9th October. Team yellow
CarpeDiem83 – EDD 9th October. Team yellow
Whyarealltheusernamestaken – EDD 9th October. Team yellow
Kirsty8333 – EDD 10th October. Team yellow
HollyMay84 – EDD 10th October. Team yellow
Chintaria – EDD 10th October. Team yellow
DancingUnicorn – EDD 11th October. Team yellow
MerlinsBeard87 – EDD 11th October. Team yellow
EmmaGarrick – EDD 11th October. Team yellow
Cath1212 – EDD 11th October. Team yellow
Greentreeseverywhere – EDD 12th October. Team yellow
Wishmeluck16 – EDD 13th October. Team yellow
Starfish83 – EDD 14th October. Team yellow
Pollybythesea – EDD 14th October. Team yellow
MrsCharlieD – EDD 13th October. Team yellow
Zookeeper73 – EDD 13th October. Team yellow
Loopyaboutmy2boys – ELCS 13th October. Team yellow
Babycarmen – EDD 14th October. Team yellow
Asilikeit – EDD 14th October. Team yellow
JackiePaper – EDD 15th October. Team yellow
TippetyTapWriter - EDD 15th October. Team yellow
ALRM – EDD 15th October. Team yellow
Fingerscrossed – EDD 15th October. Team yellow
Anotherminime – EDD 15th October. Team yellow
DaisyFranceLynch – EDD 16th October. Team yellow
TequilaSetAWatchman – EDD 16th October. Team yellow
Doomkittycleo – EDD 16th October. Team yellow
Orifu – EDD 17th October. Team yellow
Walikingdeadfan – EDD 17th October. Team yellow
Ppleasebob – EDD 17th October. Team yellow
Boxesoffrogs – EDD 17th October. Team yellow
Yellowstarred – EDD 18th October. Team Yellow
DrunkenFlamingo – EDD 18th October. Team yellow
TinySalmon – EDD 19th October. Team yellow
Lovechild2016 – EDD 19th October. Team yellow
Abcdemma – EDD 19th October. Team yellow
Emjmoore – EDD 19th October. Team yellow
Iemma321q – EDD 19th October. Team yellow
Luna4689 – EDD 19th October. Team yellow
Rachieg88 – EDD 20th October. Team yellow
SophieGiroux – EDD 20th October. Team yellow
Amyappletree – EDD 20th October. Team yellow
UndersecretaryofWhimsy – EDD 21st October. Team yellow
SeatOfMyPants – EDD 21st October. Team yellow
Glitterbubble – EDD 22nd October. Team yellow
Charmanar – EDD 22nd October. Team yellow
Mishmishmish – EDD 22nd October. Team yellow
Emwithme – EDD 23rd October. Team yellow
DrMum83 – EDD 23rd October. Team yellow
PlayOnWurtz – EDD 24th October. Team yellow
JanuaryJuniper –EDD 25th October. Team yellow
Shinysparklythings – EDD 28th October. Team yellow
DebsOctBaby – EDD 28th October. Team yellow
88claire – EDD 29th October. Team yellow
Calmisthemantra – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Miwelaisjacydo – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Donkey86 - EDD TBC. Team yellow
Dinosaursparklepup – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Chlo22 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Thepotatoesofdefiance – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Han1984 –EDD TBC. Team yellow
Rosiehukk4 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Sapphire1983 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Peabody81 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Greentreeseverywhere – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Twinklelittlestar1 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Rayna – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Firsttimenearcarrier2015 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Allykatz – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Punkpuffin – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Otter16 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Reddy4no2 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Fairraid – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Missm0use – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Xxmissbrightsidexx –EDD TBC. Team yellow
Confusedat23 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Rufus200 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
FluttershyStare – EDD TBC. Team yellow

Sorry for further bleed babycarmen will be thinking of you tomorrow for scan. I concer about early pregnancy being a much more stressful time than i had anticipated with the lack of control.

I have developed a food aversion to milk!! Very annoying as weetabix with milk was my breakfast staple gahh.

lovechild2016 could you try soya or almond milk instead for your cereal. I have it all the time, no issue with milk, but too much dairy isn't meant to be that healthy anyway.

lovechild what a pain, although alternative dairy free options are certainly good, make sure you're still getting your calcium intake from somewhere.

Yay how hav u been feeling? What kinda symptoms coz iv only got sore nipples and im the total oposite to constipation xx

Babycarmen I'm sorry you're going through such an anxious time. I hope you were able to get some sleep last night and again tonight and the day passes quickly!

To those struggling with the Facebook thing, I was only able to dm from a web browser. Couldn't figure out how to from here. And my invitation didn't go onto Facebook itself, I had to look in my emails for the account I use! Hope that helps!

(Ps, not leaving here either!)

Fingers crossed for you babycarmen, good luck for a healthy bean

Thank you emvy and thepotatoesofdefiance so far all looks to be sticking so I'm feeling a bit more positive going forward! Ate some toast and lucozade so think turned a corner. People who have no idea this early I'm sure do really silly things and all still ok, so hoping a resilient pea! Hope all going well for you guys, positivity is defo the way forward

babycarmen

Hi everyone, hope you're all enjoying your weekend!

Me? Not so much - my uncle, mum and step dad are here. They all live abroad and decided to come and stay this week as my mum and step dad were passing through London. They weren't invited and I don't particularly like any of them so in a really shitty mood. I'm also symptom free which is scaring me but I was symptom free up until about 7+3 last time and I'm only 6+3 today. Have a scan this week so fingers crossed.

Here's an updated list... it's really long. Let me know if your EDD has changed or I've missed you out x

Puttingourhoodupdown – EDD 23rd September. Team yellow
Piraterach – EDD 27th September. Team yellow
NotMyPenguin – EDD 27th September. Team yellow
mandScookiesrule – EDD 29th September. Team yellow
jeneral – EDD 29TH September. Team yellow
MoominMama22 – EDD 29th September. Team yellow
Presh88 - EDD 30th September. Team yellow
Mulberry2627 – EDD 30th September. Team yellow
Dinosaurkisses – EDD 30th September. Team yellow
Stickaforkinimdone EDD - 1st October. Team yellow
Emmaluggs – EDD 1st October. Team yellow
MrsMcKeon – EDD 1st October. Team yellow
Supersmith – EDD 1st October. Team yellow
Hannahjoshaw – EDD 2nd October. Team yellow
Sbs6jb1 – EDD 2nd October. Team yellow
Addtothechaos – EDD 3rd October. Team yellow
Sj3rram – EDD 3rd October. Team yellow
Mummabubs – EDD 3rd October. Team yellow
10storeyloveson – EDD 4th October. Team yellow
Cineraria – EDD 4th October. Team yellow
gimbleInTheWabe – EDD 5th October. Team yellow
NannyOggsKnickers – EDD 5th October. Team yellow
Emberblu – EDD 5th October. Team yellow
Hometownunicorn – EDD 5th October. Team yellow
BumblingBee89 – EDD 5th October. Team yellow
Bubbles – EDD 6th October. Team yellow
Wapsmahoney – EDD 6th October. Team yellow
Silkybear – edd 7TH October. Team yellow
Powerpuff – EDD 8th October. Team yellow
Rainingcats – EDD 8th October. Team yellow
BrioLover – EDD 8th October. Team yellow
Tammie49 – EDD 8th October. Team yellow
Conkerchops – EDD 8th October. Team yellow
Thisismadness77 – EDD 8th October. Team yellow
Krakentoast – EDD 9th October. Team yellow
Rosalyn44 – EDD 9th October. Team yellow
Trytowin – EDD 9th October. Team yellow
CarpeDiem83 – EDD 9th October. Team yellow
Whyarealltheusernamestaken – EDD 9th October. Team yellow
Kirsty8333 – EDD 10th October. Team yellow
HollyMay84 – EDD 10th October. Team yellow
Chintaria – EDD 10th October. Team yellow
BeanSprout79 – EDD 10th October. Team yellow
DancingUnicorn – EDD 11th October. Team yellow
MerlinsBeard87 – EDD 11th October. Team yellow
EmmaGarrick – EDD 11th October. Team yellow
Cath1212 – EDD 11th October. Team yellow
Greentreeseverywhere – EDD 12th October. Team yellow
Wishmeluck16 – EDD 13th October. Team yellow
Corrinax – EDD 13th October. Team yellow
Starfish83 – EDD 14th October. Team yellow
Pollybythesea – EDD 14th October. Team yellow
MrsCharlieD – EDD 13th October. Team yellow
Zookeeper73 – EDD 13th October. Team yellow
Loopyaboutmy2boys – ELCS 13th October. Team yellow
Babycarmen – EDD 14th October. Team yellow
Asilikeit – EDD 14th October. Team yellow
JackiePaper – EDD 15th October. Team yellow
TippetyTapWriter - EDD 15th October. Team yellow
ALRM – EDD 15th October. Team yellow
Fingerscrossed – EDD 15th October. Team yellow
Anotherminime – EDD 15th October. Team yellow
Gracey1 – EDD 15th October. Team yellow
DaisyFranceLynch – EDD 16th October. Team yellow
TequilaSetAWatchman – EDD 16th October. Team yellow
Doomkittycleo – EDD 16th October. Team yellow
Ifelola – EDD 16th October. Team yellow
CritterPants – EDD 15th October. Team yellow
Orifu – EDD 17th October. Team yellow
Walikingdeadfan – EDD 17th October. Team yellow
Ppleasebob – EDD 17th October. Team yellow
Boxesoffrogs – EDD 17th October. Team yellow
Mrsbumblebees – EDD 17th October. Team yellow
Yellowstarred – EDD 18th October. Team Yellow
DrunkenFlamingo – EDD 18th October. Team yellow
TinySalmon – EDD 19th October. Team yellow
Lovechild2016 – EDD 19th October. Team yellow
Abcdemma – EDD 19th October. Team yellow
Emjmoore – EDD 19th October. Team yellow
Iemma321q – EDD 19th October. Team yellow
Luna4689 – EDD 19th October. Team yellow
Rachieg88 – EDD 20th October. Team yellow
SophieGiroux – EDD 20th October. Team yellow
Amyappletree – EDD 20th October. Team yellow
UndersecretaryofWhimsy – EDD 21st October. Team yellow
SeatOfMyPants – EDD 21st October. Team yellow
ThatGirl82 – EDD 21st October. Team yellow
Glitterbubble – EDD 22nd October. Team yellow
Charmanar – EDD 22nd October. Team yellow
Mishmishmish – EDD 22nd October. Team yellow
Emwithme – EDD 23rd October. Team yellow
DrMum83 – EDD 23rd October. Team yellow
Yellowfrontdoor – EDD 23rd October. Team yellow
Colourmylife – EDD 23rd October. Team yellow
PlayOnWurtz – EDD 24th October. Team yellow
JanuaryJuniper –EDD 25th October. Team yellow
Shellbell2014 -EDD 26th October. Team yellow
Vitalite – EDD 27th October. Team yellow
LadySchop – EDD 28th October. Team yellow
Shinysparklythings – EDD 28th October. Team yellow
DebsOctBaby – EDD 28th October. Team yellow
Soapycomb – EDD 28th October. Team yellow
88claire – EDD 29th October. Team yellow
GreedyDuck – EDD 29th October. Team yellow
Yoyozozo – EDD 30th October. Team yellow
MrsMonkeyBear – EDD 31st October. Team yellow
Tigger83 – EDD 31st October. Team yellow
Calmisthemantra – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Miwelaisjacydo – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Donkey86 - EDD TBC. Team yellow
Dinosaursparklepup – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Chlo22 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Thepotatoesofdefiance – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Han1984 –EDD TBC. Team yellow
Rosiehukk4 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Sapphire1983 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Peabody81 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Greentreeseverywhere – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Twinklelittlestar1 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Rayna – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Firsttimenearcarrier2015 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Allykatz – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Punkpuffin – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Otter16 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Reddy4no2 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Fairraid – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Missm0use – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Xxmissbrightsidexx –EDD TBC. Team yellow
Confusedat23 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Rufus200 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
FluttershyStare – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Daydreamer88 – EDD TBC. Team yellow

Thinking of you babycarmen. Everything crossed for good news tomorrow
tigger yes can start early, I had such awful pains at 4-5 weeks before I knew I was pregnant. Already feel my hips loosening and have to be careful when I get out of bed. Last preg I would step out of bed and collapse in a heap like a puppet without strings. Felt like my hips weren't attached to my legs. Luckily I didn't suffer a lot of pain with it as some do.
rachie take him! It's his journey too. My Dh couldn't make it to appts and even missed most scans, but I did bring him to antenatal classes. If your OH can go then bring him!

Thanks for the milk alternatives advice. I will try almond milk and see.

Sorry for sore hips tigger so annoying for you already.

corrinax I'm feeling very sick, gagging on most foods, sore boobs needing to pee and feeling exhausted. Can't do button up on jeans. Constipation has lifted but that might be due to diet and movicol. Every pregnancy is different though so don't worry if you have different symptoms I know several people who had diarrhoea rather than constipation!

Tinysalmon I'm not on the list, not sure of my dd yet though.

I wonder if I can get some assurance/guidance from you all? Me and DP had sex last night for the first time since we found out we were expecting (I think he'd been scared to do it even though I told him it's fine!). I've had some extra sensation down there since then, not cramping but discomfort. Is this normal? There's not been any bleeding either. I think I'm making a mountain out of a mole hill but wanted to be sure!

Gimble, I haven't had sex with DP since finding out yet either, but did in the week prior to finding out. What I noticed is that my cervix was very low and firm, which is probably to help keep it firmly closed until baby arrives. Because of this I felt it was a little uncomfortable if he penetrated too hard (sorry for TMI).

Is that perhaps what you felt?

Otherwise could be more sensation due to the increased blood flow to your nether regions due to the foetus.

Gimble ditto what doomkitty said - extra blow flow down there so more sensation. I say, enjoy it

Sorry emvy will put you on x

Has anyone been prescribed drugs for nausea? What drug? Has it helped?

bubbles try to stay positive, I agree with the others, you should only have a vaginal scan at that gestational.

babycarmen fingers crossed for
Tomorrow

I'm in a horrendous mood today. I've taken to hiding in my bedroom because I'm snapping at everyone including the dog

Has anyone had a private early scan? I'm so anxious after my MC I feel it would put my mind at rest a bit!

I'm looking at babybond in Wimbledon which is pricey but has the transvaginal option which others dont.

I will be just under 7 weeks!

Any information or experiences would be much appreciated!

Good luck to anyone waiting for scans this week

I'm so sorry to all those that are in limbo, waiting for further scans. I can't imagine what you're going through.

Round here all the private scan places run reassurance scans from 7 weeks on, all external scans. I have to say mine was very good and worth it for my peace of mind after 4 early losses in 6 months last year and was very clear. I have another early scan booked with EPU on 8th when I'll be 10 weeks, but that will be internal.

lovechild I also have an aversion to milk - annoying as my morning shreddies used to help me get my fibre in and with my aversion to fruit and veg also I'm struggling. I can't stand any form of milk currently - I couldn't with my last pregnancy either right until giving birth. I'm convinced this is going to be another boy as all my aversions are exactly the same as last time!

Best of luck for tomorrow babycarmen. Thinking of you and everyone else going through horrible uncertainty.

I'm 7w today and nausea has started the last few days. Nothing too bad but queasy quite often throughout day. It's worse after eating which seems strange as I thought it was meant to be the other way round! Boobs have also gone into overdrive, so so sore! But I'm glad about it all really because I'm getting so paranoid about mmc etc. No way we can afford a private scan.

wurtz I am also in a horrendous mood! Keep getting so grumpy with dh and ds. Just want to go and hide somewhere and wake up after my 12 week scan! It's bloody cold and horrible here too.

Thank you salmon and doomkitty yes it is possibly just increased blood flow! I have my booking in appt on weds so I guess if I'm still worried I can ask her about it then.

Told hubby he can come to the first appointment and he looked so happy that it made me feel bad that I Was considering not letting him come! Must remember it is his baby too. He has been so cute buying me polos which seem to be the only things that stop the nausea.

babycarmen sorry you are having a tough time

Rachie I'm definitely hoping to take my oh! I guess one potential issue is time off. From what I've read, men are entitled to time off for two ante natal appointments, so usually go for 12 and 20 week scans. Anything above that is at the employers' discretion.

I'm debating an early scan, not sure OH would be keen to be honest, he's being very cautious/superstitious!

I'm having symptoms but they all feel worse as the day goes on, especially in the evening. I wake up feeling ok!

to everyone who's waiting for results. Sending positive thoughts.