Due April 2005

[Seabird]

Hello!

Have tested very early so not surprised to have to start this one off! Due 8 April I think.

Anyone joining me?

I had my appointment through for the hospital, but it's only for booking-in, not for the scan. I can't make my scan appointment until after booking in, which isn't until October 1st. Very frustrating. Unfortunately I've got a feeling that not everything is ok, mainly due to my lack of symptoms and lack of "feeling pregnant". I just wish I could find out - I hate, hate, hate this not knowing.

Ok, I've now booked a "viability scan" privately for Monday. It's the day before we go on holiday, which isn't ideal, but I'll just have to deal with whatever the outcome is. Sorry for being such a worrier. I hope everyone else is doing fine. Anyone passed the magical 12-week stage yet?

Azure - will keep my fingers and toes firmly crossed for you. Lots of hugs to you x

I havent got to the magic 12 yet - will be 10wks tomorrow.

Azure - am feeling very similar, with no real symptoms (but then had none either with dd or with m/c earlier in the year - so all a bit confusing). Am also waiting for a scan date - though am one of the latest due on this thread - but have a booking in appointment for the week after next.
Hope all is well.

Hi all. Still no let up of m/s yet but I won't bore you with that, again.

I now have the shall/I shan't I dilemma about the Nuchal Fold test. Before I even got pregnant I thought i'd have it, but def not an amnio but that either way, I wouldn't terminate. It'd just be nice to be reassured, given my age and the fact that i'm single. Now i'm not so sure that having the tests is a good idea cos it may give me unnecessary worry for no reason. I know someone else on this thread was thinking of having one too but I can't find who depsite scanning the whole thread. Who was it? Have you decided yet?

Azure - fingers crossed for your scan on Monday. Will you be able to post before your hols? Hope so. If not, i'm sure the scan will be just fine and that you'll have a brilliant holiday. Still another 3 weeks 'til I reach 12.

Hi Delgirl, i had the nuchal fold test done with my first ds but didn't really know what it was and was told that they can find out the same stuff by doing blood tests that they'll do anyway. that may not be wholly correct but also if there was something not quite right, but you plan to continue then probably better not to know? don't know,depends if you're the sort of person who's better knowing?! i'm not going to do it this time.
hpe you make a decision.

Hi Azure and Tallbird, i don't have many symptons either apart from tiredness, did have some nausea but that seems to have gone. it does worry me abit as i felt quite sick with ds1. also where i live we don't get a scan till 20wks which is a long time off so we might book a private one, can't decide. how much do they usually cost? but everyone does say that each pregnancy is very different so try not to worry!

Delgirl, I can see your dilemma. I had the nuchal scan before and will have it again, but I know that the only reason is so that DP & I can talk it all over until the cows come home. I think if I was in your position I would probably rather not know. You are going to love and adore that baby however he/she comes out. So long as you are not going to build up extra anxiety for yourself because of the unknown! Why are there so many dilemmas!

Hi All, just checking in to say hope all goes well tomorrow Azure and you have a lovely holiday.

I'm SOOOOO bored with feeling crap, it seems to have been going on forever now. This week wasn't so bad, I was at my mum's so she looked after dd while I vegged pathetically, but this weekend I've had one of my 48hr headaches which has been so dull. I know that after the first trimester I enjoyed being pg last time but at the moment it seems very hard to imagine!

Hope you've all had good weekends. I think someone else was having a scan tomorrow, too, sorry I can't find who it was now - but hope all goes well for you too.

Del Girl my opinion is that I would not have the tests as they do not give a 100% answer either way. It's all statistics at the end of the day. If we were all that concerned about statistics we'd have babies in our teens which is no doubt the 'safest' time as far as the baby's health is concerned??

Xoz I know what you mean it sounds daft but it does deflect attention away from you a bit and then there will be constant comparisons once the babies are born etc etc but it might be nice to have a little cousin for your baby to play with at family gatherings once they're a bit older.

xxx

Hi all, haven't been around for the last week or so as we've been on holiday in Cornwall wearing out the in-laws! Actually managed to read 3 books - ah the joys of free babysitters although think they were quite pleased by the end of the week as the 7am starts were getting to them a bit.

Just catching up with everybody's news. Sounds as if most people are having scans at the moment - or at least have dates. Delgirl, I'm in the same boat as you. They only do 20 week scans in our area so if we want an earlier one we'll have to pay for it. We did last time with DS and I think we are probably going to do it again (although it's wickedly expensive). As 006 says I think I just want to see a baby to convince myself it's all real. Still can't quite believe there's a baby in there although boobs hurt, m/s still very much present and have wild moods swings much to DH's joy (not). We decided we would rather know if there was something wrong so we were prepared rather than having to deal with it after having gone through the trauma/miracle of giving birth. That's just us though. I think if you think you'll worry for the next 7 months it may not be worth it. It's a tricky one - and the results aren't always 100% correct.

Having my nuchal scan this afternoon...

How did your scan go Seabird?

I've all but decided I won't have one tbh though still want the 12 week scan which I'm sure I can have. Looking forward to seeing my bab again . Just think I may worry too much unecessarily and I do enough of that already.

Still ye olde m/s here too and tiredness. Seem to spend the day, well morning, at work then vegging/sleeping and eating. Anyone else the same? Please say there are. The house is a tip and I could do with a cleaner but keep telling myself the m/s will be gone in a couple of weeks.

Sorry my posts are only ever full of m/s but it seems to have taken over my life right now .

Sounds like a good plan Delgirl, means you still get to see your little one.

M/s gets soo boring doesn't it? It really wears you down. It sounds like you've got it bad, too. I'm just under 2 weeks ahead of you and I think today I started to see the light at the end of the tunnel - I really hope you do soon too.
The last couple of months I've found it so hard to understand how I could've enjoyed my last pregnancy, but today when I put one of my maternity skirts on with a normal Tshirt and my little bump stuck out, and I actually had a few hours of feeling ok, I had a little glimpse of remembering, and it felt great.

Oh and my scan was fine which admittedly helped my spirits.

Good luck all with scans coming up, and hope the m/s eases off soon for everyone too.

Glad your scan went ok seabird.I am 10wks today and my morning sickness seems to have eased over the weekend which i am glad about but now i am worried because it has stopped, my scan isnt for another 4 wks.Also I had a really horrible dream lasy night which is now playing on my mind,sorry if i sound like a fruitcake but thats how i feel at the moment.

having my scan this week - just a bog standard NHS dating one. Really looking forward to it and yet also not IYKWIM.

Has anyone had / having one of those 4D scans? Are they quite expensive??

Good news re your scan Seabird. I'm gagging to tell people at work (going to spill the beans next week as am 12 weeks on Monday) so that I can get all my comfortable maternity clothes out and let it all hang out. Am trying to hold it all in at the moment - not good.

Had my booking in appt with the midwife yesterday and all was fine although may have to go under consultancy care rather than midwives as had a 3rd degree tear last time and they may need to discuss alternative birth options (eek). The midwife was lovely and said she'd just book me in for a one-off chat with the consultant around 20 wks and was sure it would all be OK. I really want to stick with the midwives if I can but will have to wait and see. Also found out that as of October they are bringing in early scans in our area - so I have missed out by 3 months - grrrrr. We've decided to go for a nuchal scan and have booked it for next Thurs so fingers crossed all will be OK.

M/s is ever present - don't feel bad about moaning Delgirl - if you can't do it here where can you? I'm exactly the same, getting really fed up and felt awful last night. I've also had to face up to the fact that I've put on 9lbs already!!! I just can't stop eating. Got my DS's 2nd birthday party on Sunday and even contemplating all the party food is making me queasy...

Hi everyone

been away for a while (boring work trip - worse than usual as feeling really sick and tired but couldn't tell anyone so had to grin and bear it - something I'm not so good at ) so I hope everyone is doing well.

The m/s should start wearing off soon let's hope.

We had our first scan on Monday and it was fab. Babe waved at us. I was smitten, totally. It was great, as I've been feeling a bit wierd about this pg but now I'm just happy. Bronnie, we did have the nuchal measurements taken but really just so we could gaze at the screen a bit longer while she measured! Risk was reduced but I don't really take too much notice - it's all just statistics after all. We won't be having any more testing.

For anyone who read my worried message earlier in the month - I broke the news to my sister and she was great about it all, and did share her thoughts and advice on further testing (as one of you suggested she might - sorry I can't remember who). She hasn't called back to ask how the scan went or anything though, but I'm not surprised at that. She is going to try to come visit in the next month or two though so that will be nice.

Still haven't told work, although I should so that I can relax a bit. Has anyone else told at work yet?

Oh, I've been dated as due on 31 March now but would prefer to stay on this thread if you'll have me. I'm sure I'll be late anyway...

best of luck to all having scans around now. Hope Azure's went well. Commiserations to all who have to wait until 20 weeks (grrr, differences between local health authorities).

MP

Nice to hear that peoples scans are going well. Sorry those who are still suffering the dreadful m/s. Mine seems to be easing off a little - didn't throw up today for the first time in weeks!!! but still feel pretty awful. Eating the seeds and nuts have really helped too, I can eat vegies again now, without getting awful stomach cramps. I have my scan Fri 8/10, but the letter makes it very clear that children are NOT welcome to attend so I don't know what we'll do with dd2 as we don't have any babysitters on tap....

Hello,
Been looking at this thread for a couple of weeks but only just got round to joining. I am 11 weeks pregnant with first baby and very excited - due April 16th. Am in same boat as many of you and have had terrible MS which seems to be passing now. None of clothes fit me, constantly exhausted and have bizarre aversion to green veg, particularly mange tout!!
Going for first scan on Monday

Hello and congratulations Lucy99. I'm due on 14th and my ds was born on the 16th (he will be 3 next year!) I am hoping no2 doesn't arrive on the same day!

Let us know how your scan goes. I assume it is nuchal scan?

I know there are other threads on this but my midwife has suggested a home birth. I hadn't really thought about it and dh is totally against it - "what about the mess?"! Midwife said no2 will be "fast and furious" so no time for an epidural so might as well have gas&air at home. How very reassuring!
Anyone else thinking homebirth?

Welcome Lucy99.
Wow Strawberry, a home birth? How does your midwife know it will be "fast & furious"???? would be my question. I'm going for number 3 and I have to say that number 2 was longer and harder than number 1 for me. Although I suppose that I only used gas & air for both anyway, so I guess I could've done that at home.... I wouldn't consider it myself, but if you want to then go for it!!!

Welcome and congratulations Lucy99. I am due on the 18th.

Thought i had turned the corner with m/s, but it came back this morning Luckily i have told my bosses so they let me come in later, which was nice of them.

Got my scan date through this morning 4th Oct. DH is getting excited now!

Had to resort to holding trousers up with hair band yesterday as the button on my trousers no longer can reach to the hole. Will definately have to go shopping for bigger clothes!

DH's aunt informed me that there are twins present on his side of the family, and said that i looked to be bigger than i should be for 10+5. I hope she is only joking.....

Hope everyone is starting to feel better, and that all scans are going well x

Strawberry - my boss had her dd1 and ds2 at home - she said it was better than being in a hosp as you feel more relaxed. Her ds2 was a water birth.

It all depends i think on your midwife and how you feel. She did a lot of yoya which helped her with the labour.