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Mid-Late November due dates

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AGnu · 13/03/2017 16:35

I see there's a thread for early November due dates but I can't see that anyone's started one for the later dates yet. Not sure yet if this one will stick around but if it does it'll be our DC3, due around the 18th.

Someone come chat to me?!

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butterybollocks · 07/04/2017 12:44

Ah kimbles that's a shame that you don't feel reassured. A bean with a healthy heartbeat is exactly what they'd want to see. It sounds like you're feeling very emotional today, and maybe that's overtaking the reality that all is OK as it can be right now? Look after yourself, maybe have a relaxing evening and try to get a good night's sleep. Things might feel more reassuring in the morning maybe?

TeaAndPjs · 07/04/2017 13:21

Sorry to hear that kimbles but like others have said there is a strong heartbeat and that's the most important thing. I've had sonographer in the past that I've asked never to see again as they are clearly not up to work I g with the public and being nice to help someone who's worried/anxious/having problems etc xx

theotherendofthesockportal · 07/04/2017 13:37

I had my booking in appointment yesterday. Followed by a trip to the maternity unit today for them to take blood.

My friend seemed surprised I was getting a blood test just after booking in. Has anyone else had the same?

tmc14 · 07/04/2017 14:19

Hi sockportal (wasn't sure how to shorten that!) I had my booking in appointment on Wednesday and midwife took bloods & urine sample then & sent to lab. Seemed pretty standard I think?

Kimbles - sorry you didn't have a good experience but glad everything looks good!

Zampa · 07/04/2017 14:35

Kimbles I think it's worth remembering that the sonographer is often too busy looking at the baby and what's going on with it, to engage in much bedside chat. It's special for us but routine for them.

My first 12 week scan was so underwhelming, I was quite disappointed. I was so glad that I'd had a private scan, where I was treated like a customer (because I was one!).

Hazandduck · 07/04/2017 14:57

I am so bloated this week it's ridiculous! My trousers are so tight over my tummy! Has everyone had/booked their booking in appointments? I've still not done mine. 9 weeks tomorrow and I just keep putting it off in case I jinx myself x

Foggymist · 07/04/2017 15:01

Hazandduck where I am it's best to do the first appt earlyish or the date of 12 week scan can be held up as they're so busy, if that isnt an issue where you are then I guess there's no rush. You can't "jinx" yourself though, best to get the ball rolling imo.

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AGnu · 07/04/2017 15:17

I completely freaked out earlier. Had lower abdo pain & thought I needed to poo but couldn't & when I wiped there was a tiny bit of brownish discharge. I spent all of 20 minutes telling myself it wasn't anything to worry about before calling DH & for the first time ever he decided to come work from home this afternoon without me having to ask. Usually if I'm ill, even if I can't stand up, I have to beg him to be here. It's the first time I've felt like he actually cares about the pregnancy. He didn't want more than 2 DC so it's taking him a while to get his head around it.

Pretty sure I'm just constipated! Feeling much calmer & somewhat less uncomfortable now!

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Hazandduck · 07/04/2017 15:49

Ah hopefully it's nothing Agnu, I have that similar "need to go" bloatedness all the time! Bless your OH for being there, he obviously cares a lot about you both.

Foggy I know it's really stupid and superstitious of me, my second and last MC in October I had my appointment booked and the night before I started to bleed at 10+3 weeks. Went in the morning and my GP looked inside and confirmed there was something in the neck of my womb but needed a scan to confirm it was a miscarriage. I went home and passed the baby on the toilet before I even could go to EPU. I just feel like once I start to invest in this pregnancy and plan for it, it will go wrong again. I think if I maybe have a private scan first it may help and I can then start the ball rolling. I hate this suspense so much x

capet · 07/04/2017 18:44

Hi, have been lurking a little while, just wanted to say hazenduck- I can understand what you mean, have had two miscarriages last year-one in august and one in December, both mmc at 10+3. Had normal scan at 8 weeks with first miscarriage.
Have a three year old already-totally uncomplicated conception/pregnancy/delivery.
This time I am almost waiting to miscarry again, I'm just over 8 weeks now and every day I'm expecting it to be the day when it starts.
I haven't booked in yet, will go private (not in uk) and I think I'm going to put that off for as long as possible provided nothing happens in the meantime.
It really does suck

Zampa · 07/04/2017 19:14

Feeling for everyone with first trimester anxiety, especially as those of you who've had miscarriages. You must be very anxious as you approach the same gestation. I know I'll be like that around 32 weeks as that's how far I got in my first pregnancy before DD was born.

I got my booking in appt today and will be having a scan at the same time, due to DD's complications. I'll be 8+4 so hopefully something to see.

Hazandduck · 07/04/2017 19:21

Capet I'm so sorry you've been through it, my first miscarriage was in July at 10+3 and was one of the worst experiences of my life ended up in hospital with blood loss! I got pregnant immediately after and miscarried again in October 10 weeks later! I had a normal scan at 6 weeks the first time and saw a heartbeat. It's horrible that you think you're safe. There are a few women on this board who know how it feels and are a great support. It's so hard staying positive because you feel like you're setting yourself up for disappointment.
I am exactly the same, thinking it's over about a zillion times a day, waiting for it to start. I think the nearer we get to 10 weeks the harder it'll be. Feel free to message me if you need to vent. My oh is sick of listening to me now! Lol. Here's to both of us having healthy pregnancies xxx

TeaAndPjs · 07/04/2017 22:11

It's really hard getting to milestones after a MC and tbh (without sounding bad) that feeling never goes away during pregnancy, I've had 3 MC and 2 healthy pregnancies, and during noth pregnancies I was always just waiting for something to happen tho it lessened the further I got on nut didn't fully go away

kimblesj · 08/04/2017 00:26

I realise I sound ridiculous.
April last year my son was stillborn. I had early bleeding in pregnancy where they think they may have missed a blood clot which ended up underneath the placenta causing my waters to break at 15 weeks.
Whilst I appreciate the sonographer doesn't have time for chit chat she wasn't sensitive to the fact that my last pregnancy ended in still birth a year ago this month. That towards the end Of my pregnancy I had weekly scans which would deliver more bad news every time, and this was my first scan since then and that last time I had an undiagnosed haematoma which essentially resulted in the trauma to follow. My midwife booked my early reassurance scan for these reasons and the midwife before hand was absolutely without fault. I feel like the sonographer could have taken a bit more time to reassure me given the circumstances. Perhaps I'm just being overly precious though.

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MrsGB2225 · 08/04/2017 06:33

Sorry cakes I'm not sure either. Could you phone your holiday insurance so they could refer you to a doctor for a scan?

NiceCuppaTeaAndASitDown · 08/04/2017 06:34

I have no idea @Ilikecakes, but I didn't want to read and run. How are you now? I really hope everything will be ok.
If you're in a hotel, I'd call reception and say you need a doctor but I don't actually know if that's best or what might be normal

Ilikecakes · 08/04/2017 07:35

Thank you all. Feel terrible actually as, in a blind panic, I posted three different times asking for help with this and everyone's been so kind. I'll ask MNHQ to remove two of them.

In hospital now being seen to, baby is in situ and bleeding/cramping has stopped so I'm hoping it was a one off. We'll see.....

Foggymist · 08/04/2017 07:50

Kimbles given your history it's understandable you feel no reassurance and expected a better approach from the sonographer

Zampa · 08/04/2017 08:03

Kimbles I'm so sorry, I didn't know your history. I think it's entirely understandable that you're going to be anxious and upset, especially when attitudes of health professionals are less than helpful. You are not being overly precious. Much love ...

harrietm87 · 08/04/2017 11:22

ilikecakes great that you have got medical attention, fx for you.

I'm 7 weeks today. Have a really runny nose and sneezing - is this a cold or other weird symptom?! Last night I fell asleep after just sitting down on the bed for a minute (haz I think this happened to you?!). Still have the sore boobs but a lot less bloating and no nausea.

I realise I should feel lucky but actually a bit worried! Guess there's still time for it to hit. Hope everyone has nice weekends planned!

butterybollocks · 08/04/2017 13:08

Kimbles no wonder you're feeling anxious. The sonographer should have been more understanding.

Cakes hope you're OK.

Harriet I am sneezing too.

Feeling very delicate today as I have a headache. Off to a two hour soft play party this afternoon. Ugh.

stuckinny · 08/04/2017 13:19

November, thinking of you this morning. I hope you got some (good) answers at the scan.

Ilikecakes · 08/04/2017 15:17

Thank you all for the kind words. Back at the Air BNB now and just woke, no further bleeding at this stage. Just have to keep fingers crossed that it was a weird one off, although hospital did advise that a miscarriage is now quite a likely possibility.....although it could all just turn out ok too.

Thanks again

TeaAndPjs · 08/04/2017 17:53

kimbles you're not bro g precious at all and people in that field should be more u standing esp as it's noted on file why you're in for an early scan!

cakes hopefully it's been a 1 off and all is fine!

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