October Babies No. 3

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Hi Ladies,

I have tried my best with the list below but if anyone needs me to change anything please let me know!

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
Supersmith – EDD 1st October 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
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
Beansprout79 – EDD 10th October Team yellow
Kirsty8333 – EDD 10th October. Team yellow
HollyMay84 – 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
Loopyaboutmy2boys – ELCS 13th October. Team yellow
Corrinax – EDD 13th October Team yellow
Starfish83 – EDD 14th 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
Critterpants – 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
Mrsbumblebees – EDD 17th 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
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
Leafs123 – EDD 19th October Team yellow
Rachieg88 – EDD 20th October. Team yellow
SophieGiroux – EDD 20th October. Team yellow
Amyappletree – EDD 20th 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
Thoughtaboutthis – EDD 23rd 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
UndersecretaryofWhimsy – EDD 26th October Team yellow
Confusedat23 – EDD 26th October Team yellow
Vitalite – EDD 27th October. Team yellow
Sammyw1997 – EDD 28th October Team yellow
Soapycomb – EDD 28th October Team yellow
LadySchop – EDD 28th October. Team yellow
Shinysparklythings – EDD 28th October. Team yellow
DebsOctBaby – 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
Rufus200 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
FluttershyStare – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Daydreamer88 – EDD TBC Team yellow
Plzbesticky23 – EDD TBC Team yellow

Good luck potatoes

Booking in today ...why am I nervous? 😂

DH is coming with ...but the letter says I'll be seen alone for the first 15 minutes... any ideas why?

Glitter the midwife will ask you about any problems with your home life e.g any abuse etc and the midwife gives you an opportunity to mention it without anyone else present.

During my booking in they did ask certain questions about domestic abuse and mental health issues (for both parents) so guessing that's why you need to be alone. I went alone, just 45 minutes of paperwork so didn't need OH there but he will come to future

Scan yesterday. One very wriggly baby! Bean kept stretching but sonographer measured me ahead at 13+1 so new due date of 25th September. I think I'll stay in here rather than September thread as we might go over if I don't have another breech baby. So relieved I spent most of yesterday in tears and ended up with a massive sinus headache.

Scan was hard particularly because of bad memories with the hospital. Also hard because you're expected to drink a pint and a half (!!!!) an hour before the scan. Sickness meant I just about managed just under a pint and ate crackers to keep it down and the sonographer still said I had a very full bladder. It was painfully full, particularly with her pressing down for the scan. I was surprised I didn't wet myself! It's stupid they don't take into account short people. I'm too petite to cope with that much fluid!

Thanks gimble and debs ...thought so but thought I would check with some one who knows, thanks!

Great news blu3sky!!!

Had a bit more bleeding :( Not sure what to do. It's only a very small amount and pinky brown. Google tells me it's common but I didn't have any with my last pregnancy. Would I call the midwife or epu?

DH came with me for my booking in because you could but it would have been fine for just me. They also ask questions such as is your partner the father of your baby - which I guess would give you the chance to say! The hubby was in for all of mine.

TippetyTapWriter - I am sure it probably is normal but maybe call the epu? Perhaps someone else will advise but its probably what I would do

We don't have to have a full bladder for our scans down my way which I'm mightily relieved about. I think the newer scanners are clearer and don't need full bladders to enhance the image

Thanks, it went very well, one healthy wriggly baby and a due date of 2nd October! Also the vending machine in the waiting room had nik naks On the other hand I had a trainee taking my bloods who made a bit of a hash of it so now rather bruised, but not bothered really after seeing my little one doing somersaults!

Congrats blu3sky!

TippetyTapWriter - thinking of you and hope you managed to get some reassurance?

Congrats everyone who has had their scans, how exciting! How far along are most people when they have their first (non-private) scan? I got my date through today and it's not till the 13th April when I will be 12+6 which feels like forever away! I keep toying with the idea of a private scan because I am so impatient/anxious, but I had been hoping to wait for the NHS scan - just don't know what to do!

I also still haven't got a date for my booking appointment....

I have my dating scan on 3rd il b 12+2 but i couldnt wait and had a private scan at 8+3 n as the scan had some gd and bad news i had another one at 9+3 at the epu

I would defo go for private its worth every penny i was driving myself crazy!!

Thanks cath and mrsbumble. It's still going on, though still brownish and not much. I phoned the midwife and she said so long as it's not bright red and I'm not in pain with cramps it's nothing to worry about. Easier said than done! Fingers crossed it stops by tomorrow, especially as I'm going away for a few days on Friday.

Congrats to all those with positive scans. I don't have my scan date through yet but I'm only 10+3.

Hi All, room for a newbie ?

I'm 12+1, EDD 3Rd Oct. We had a private scan at just over 8 weeks and saw a heart beat so I'm quietly optimistic that my NHS scan will be okay. Feels like I've been waiting for ages though as it's not till 30th March. Booking in appt tomorrow which feels like something.

A little about me - I live in Brighton with my husband and our energetic 21 month old. I work part time for the NHS. I'm not sure how we'll manage going from one to two children but I'm sure we'll cope somehow. Am most nervous about going back to the lack of sleep and having a bouncy toddler to entertain the following day! Love live music, the (sadly rare) opportunity these days to eat out and good gelato or milkshakes.

Pregnancy so far has not been easy, we had a miscarriage before having our first so it's been a good few months of much knicker checking, initial chronic sinusitis then huge nausea, insomnia and general knackeredness. I think my mini "bump" is mostly made of salt and vinegar squares!

Nice to meet you all
My June 2015 group were a total lifeline during pregnancy and the early days and we're still very active via a Facebook group now over 2 years on!

Hi Phryn! Welcome :) I'm also 12+1 today by my estimated dates but have my dating scan tomorrow so October 3rd might change! 😊

Hi Phyrn - good call on the salt and vinegar squares, I'm craving some right now! I seem to be living off crisps and toast at the moment!

Hi phyrn ! :) There is also a Fb group for us too, if you (or anyone) is interested. I'd say dm MrsCharlieD but I can probably do it too... (if I can figure out how). Think I need an email address! Not that I'm a technophobe or anything

So glad to hear lots of positive news about scans! I'm just filling in forms for my booking on Sunday! So excited to finally get things moving. I'm currently overanalysing every twinge in my stomach (and there are lots!)

Hi phryn! I see you say you live in Brighton. DH and I are planning on moving there soon - certainly before the baby arrives, if at all possible. We've just accepted an offer on our flat in London and have several house viewings booked in for this Friday. Have you found it a good place to raise your first child so far?

PS my 'bump' is also just salt and vinegar squares so far. And McCoys :D It would be discos too if I could find any!

Hello and welcome Phryn it's nice to have you with us! Jealous that you live in Brighton! I'm still stuck in the smoke and DP and I are currently playing the Bristol/Brighton Rightmove game.

Thanks all for the welcome

donkey86 and Gimble we moved from Bristol to Brighton in Nov 2013. We loved Bristol (still do) but all our family lived in the South East and as we knew we wanted to start a family within the next few years we wanted to be closer to them. We picked Brighton because it was about an hour away from both sets of parents and the city has enough going on that you don't always have to go to London to do anything fun and the surrounding countryside is beautiful. It's also lovely to be living by the sea again as we did at uni in Swansea.

Brighton is also a great city to be a parent in. Lots of lovely parks and coffee cake places for mat leave and play dates after. Baby /toddler classes/groups going on all the time so you can pick what you fancy. We go to a really vibrant church which is very family focused which we've made really excellent friends through. NCT locally was really good as well and actually went through all the birth options and what can happen so we felt really prepared rather than being dogmatic about trying to do it all as workout intervention as possible. Some lovely NCT buddies of ours moved down just a few months before their daughter was born, just before the start of the course!

Good luck with your viewings donkey86 - whereabouts are you looking?

Welcome newbies!

Dancing Can you add me to the FB group if I PM you the email address I use for Facebook (Please don't laugh I was only 14 when I made it ) lol!

I will make a new list later on today so we can catch up, sorry I have been away... Tiredness is a killer! I am highly anaemic anyway and EPU suggested I really cut down the dose of my Iron tablets as they were making me constipated and I was drinking lactulose by the bottle

I am another one with very little symptoms though, apart from exhaustion and a lack of patience with DH there really is nothing going on.

I have had 2 female colleagues comment on my bump which at 9 weeks with my first I didn't think I would have yet but oh well!!

It is really nice to hear all of the scan news from people! I don't have the date for mine yet but as has to be at 13+6 latest it will be by 26th April which feels like ages away!! So I am hoping it is well before then!

For all those struggling to get appointments I hope you get some news soon!

The Facebook group is private isn't it so no one else can see? I would like to join too

Welcome Phryn!

Yes, it's a secret Facebook group so can't be found using a search and only members can see posts etc. I figured out how to do it stupidly pleased with myself!

Fab! How do I join? Sorry I'm sure it's been said before but there are so many posts!!