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

I guess in Scotland they do things differently, when I found out I was pregnant I rang a central number, they asked questions such as last period age name dob doctors etc, told me which midwife area I can go, made my midwifes appointment for 10week and also gave me my 12week scan appointment.
Due to me having to register the first 8weeks with the EPU I got an 8week scan and was told this wouldn't affect my 12week appointment.

Also I'm getting the downs test done via the NHS as part of my 12week appointment, is this not an option in England?

daisy really very sorry to hear your news X

Had scan today at 9+5 all good, hugely relieved, seemed like an eternity since 6+5. Had all my booking in bloods done too, so really tired (even more tired than the usual wall of exhaustion that is current life!)
Back in 4 weeks for next one. Hope everyone has a lovely weekend, I've told a few people after today so feeling a lot less isolated if that makes sense.

Lizzy they do offer the Down's syndrome test at 12 week scan in England. I got my booking in appointment (10 weeks) in the post and when I went today, she gave me the phone number to call and book my scan.

Not sure about early scans as I hadn't been offered one.

Gimble, the addition of a hysterically laughing emoticon on my last post was an accident - apologies! The beaming smile emoticon is supposed to be there! x

Had my booking in appointment today and it was brilliant. Apparently I will get to see the same community midwife throughout my pregnancy (and maybe at the birth if I have a home birth as I hope to!).

And I had a second private scan yesterday along with the results of the Harmony test, which were all fine. I did find out the gender but not sure if I want to share yet!

Hi everyone,

Just a quick question - did those who are consultant led get both a midwife and a consultant appt for next time (16wks I think)?

Because of my history (neonatal death, retained placenta) I requested, and my midwife agreed, that I would be consultant led. I'm sure she said it would be a consultant appt at 16 weeks. But I've come home to a midwife letter instead and wasn't sure whether to call them, or wait it out for another letter.
Thanks!

I'm consultant led and have a consultant appointment at 15 weeks and a midwife appointment at 16 weeks. The midwife said it will be a joint approach so I'll be doubly looked after which I'm happy with.

pplease - I would call. I also have a neonatal death in my history (velamentous cord insertion rupture at 39+3) and with my subsequent baby, I requested (and got) consultant care throughout (plus non-stress tests). I am expecting my third child now, and will be getting the same level of care. Post-loss pregnancy is stressful enough - you need lots of support. I'm not in the UK, but I am sure they will understand. Maybe get your DH to call - I know it's horrible having to explain your history on the phone repeatedly. :-(

I would call and make sure. I'm consultant led due to prem birth (27 weeks) and I have to make a 16 week apt with both midwife and consultant with reception after dating scan. I'll be 12+6 at scan but have had first consultant apt at 9 weeks.

Hello Everyone,

I'm so sorry Daisy. Fx for you trying again.
I have my 12 week scan on Tuesday and I'm soooo nervous. The last time I had a scan (11 weeks) I was told my 'nugget' had died at 7 weeks so am excited but also dreading it.

Please can someone tell me what happens (if there is a live baby) with the downs testing? How long after the test do you get the results? I'm so nervous about everything and have never been through this before (properly) :)

Beansprout from what I've read if it's low risk you get a letter within the next week or so and if it's high risk, they call you.

Lovechild I had the Panorama test because I'm 40, and have had 12 early losses, and need to know if all is ok before I let myself get attached to this one. It tests for Downs, T13,T18, turners, triploidys, and think might be more that was listed. Results are within 7-10 calendar days, often 7 from what I've been told, and get told the gender too (unless you don't want to). I wouldn't want to continue a pregnancy if it had those sorts of conditions and I wouldn't want my children to find out we were having a baby only for us to get a bombshell at the 20 week scan. I need peace of mind asap after all I've gone through to get here.

Bean sprout assuming the baby cooperates they measure the nuchal fold at the back of the babies neck. The bigger it is the more likely there is something wrong. This measurement is combined with a blood sample they take and they give you odds. When I had my boys it was a case of no news is good news, if the results are bad they phone you, I got a letter about a week after the scan with my results. If baby isn't in a cooperating mood, then they can do another blood test, used to be triple test but think all areas may offer the quad test now, where odds are just from the blood test and don't use the nuchal fold (that was ds2) and again I got a letter about a week later.

Oh and I had Panorama as it tests for more things that Harmony and it is cheaper too! £335 or £395 if you have a scan beforehand to make sure baby is ok before spending the money

colour snaps on the 11th April scan!

beansprout at my scan today we got the trisomy blood test results within 45 minutes after the end of the scan and then the scan trisomy results obviously during. Not sure if that's usual procedure everywhere but I was at Kings College Hospital in London.

Results within the hour too here in Kent. I'm so grateful for it as it means we can finally go public, all being well.

Hi everyone, can I creep in and join you?

Had an early scan today that put my EDD as 29th October, so I'm hovering between this group and the early November one!

I also had my booking in appointment today, sounds like lots of you did too. They booked my 12 week scan and a consultant appointment at the same time. Regarding Downs testing, they said they will call in a couple of days if high risk, but otherwise you just get a letter in the post.

Thanks 10storey, Power and Critter.

I'll definitely call them on Monday.

By the sounds of it I'll have both so hopefully the consultant letter isn't far behind. Better to check now though then a few weeks down the line!

Hi pingu!

Random question, has anyone started showing yet? I was extremely bloated up until about 6 weeks, then it calmed down, but something seems to be emerging, no actual 'bump' but I look like I have eaten about three roast dinners and can't suck my tummy in properly!

I ask because I am going on holiday next week, with my mother (who doesn't know and won't be told until everything shows up ok on the scan). It is to a hot country so swim wear will have to be donned not a good look at the best of times! I only have bikinis which will make it a bit more obvious, so shall I go and buy a swimsuit (which will raise eyebrows anyway), or just style it out with claiming to have overdone it on the pies recently? I understand this is a massive first world problem...

Hello again!

I've got dates now for my 16 week apt and 20 week scan (had to change 20 week as dh is away with work and he desperately wants to be there) so it's moving along.

Have ordered maternity clothes from asos which have arrived. Two skinny jeans and two black skirts. I don't need them yet but was desperate to buy something haha!

Ventured into jojo maman Bebe too the other day and had a look. I was surprised at the selection of mat clothes. Having never had to consider them before I just thought they'd be all ick. Turns out I was wrong. So pretty and they don't look like maternity wear! Yay! Will need some dresses tops for work for the hot summer but will hold off on these until summer stock comes in.

Yay!

boxes im 12+5 and I'm not showing at all yet! I think it depends how slim you were in the first place. I'm 5 ft 6 and a size 14 and I look pretty much the same as before, like you I can't suck my tummy in and I can feel a bit of a bump (beneath my layer of squidge ha!). From what I've seen, ladies who were slim or size 6/8/10 pre-preggers tend to show a little bump first.
If you're a similar size to me then I'd say go for the bikini if you'd feel more comfortable in that. Even if you have a little bump I'd say most people will just think you're a little bloated or just won't notice at all! Hope you're going somewhere nice?

I didn't think I was showing at all, but a friend of mine (who didn't know but has known we've been trying) came to mine last night, walked through the door and said "need to tell me anything, you've got a bump!". I've always had a really flat stomach so I suppose it's slightly more obvious. I've been putting off ordering maternity clothes until after my scan (superstitious!) but if all is well on Tuesday I'll be placing an order that evening! I've not gained weight by the scales but I'm really struggling fastening my jeans and my uniform trousers so may need to concede defeat!

Re the downs testing - am I the only one who's refused it? The midwife said they had a 50/50 uptake on the testing so I'm surprised to see no-one else so far on here saying they had.

Have also just been on new Look and bought a dress and a jumper in the sale.

Oops.