NOVEMBER 07 - Part 2 and we're blooming !

[purplepants]

well, I hope we are anyway. I just feel blooming huge!. My beloved white linen trousers split right up my backside last night

I had a crap day at work yesterday, wrote a long post whinging about it and then didn't actually post it. Having read your post Anna I think my complaints were fairly minor and you've kind of put things in perspective a bit. really hope everything goes okay for you. At my first scan they found an area of possible bleeding around the placenta, but weren't really sure, and tbh didn't seem that fussed. Of course we have felt more fussed and are apprehensive as well as excited about the next scan. It's easy to forget that the scans are more than just a chance for a look at the baby, which makes any news of concern even more worrying I guess.

Just wondering what are people's favourite things about being pregnant. It's easy to concentrate on the aches and pains - I'm currently going through a bout of insomnia which I also had first time round, but want to be positive .

Mine include lying about a craving I have for fresh cream! (I don't actually crave it, but it tastes so good and people will believe anything when you're pregnant ) and the obvious, but wonderful feeling of the little one moving around.

poor you anna. hope everything is ok. xxx

Oh Anna - poor you! I feel so awful since my scan went without a hitch and I was busy thinking 'yeah, yeah, yeah - just get to the bit where I can ask you the sex'

Very ungrateful

You have put things into perspective. I hope your mind is put to rest at the next scan.

I just want everyone on the thread to have healthy babies - I think that the pain of one of us will certainly be felt by all since we are going through this together.

Your DH sounds like a darling - it must be difficult for him to banish all negative thoughts. Sounds like a time when you really need to lean on each other.

We're all thinking of you honey - keep us posted!

big hugs

Jetgirl - you crafty devil - you should be ashamed.

Fresh cream he he...

I have been scoffing mint cornettos like they're going out of fashion.

You coming to yoga tomorrow littleoldme?

Oh Anna- i hope it's all ok.

I have my scan on friday- hope they don't find anything- knowing my luck with this pregnancy there will be

Anna - you must be frantic. I was worried not to have heard from you. I'm sending you oodles of positive vibes. Keep us posted.

Choudru - no Yoga for me tomorrow- I've got a thing in the afternoon then it's more marking time. I'll be there next week though.

Jet - I think exchanging good things about pg is fab idea. I too have been feeling a littlr glum.

My favourite thng is the odd wash of euphoric hormones that make me feel like I'm on expensive drugs. The other thing is vanilla ice-cream with meringue crumbled on top.

Jet - I've had insomina too. The way I manage it is to keep a digital radio by the bed. Instead of getting upset that I'm not asleep, I put the headphones in and listen to bbc 7. There's something soothing about listening to old radio 4 comedy and drama at 3am. I teach too and struggle with being exhausted at work.

Anna - I'm sorry that the scan wasn't straight forward, you must be worried sick. Have faith though, it'll be OK. I'm thinking of you.

Anna and Choudru - Congratulations, girl eh? Bet your dp's are already eyeing up the shotguns to ward off would be suitors!!

My favourite things about pregnancy are dd's kissing, hugging and singing to my bump. Also, eating ice cream everyday without feeling guilty rocks my world too!

Obviously, I have insomnia too (I could just as easily be posting at 3am), I have books and magazines at my bedside and also a pad as sh*te things like the fact that I need to buy another pint of milk the next day race around my head and worry me awake so I write them down and then they are ... gone!

Thanks for all the positive thoughts everyone. Still waiting to hear back from hospital for scan with specialist. My dr said if I hadn't heard from them by Friday pm to call her and she would phone them and give them hell. I like my dr .

Yes, my dh has been fab, I'm lucky that he's very positive whereas I tend to over-analyse and worry a bit too much (especially over something like this!). He's been at home with me for the last two days (I think he's quite happy to have a couple of days off work ).

I can have an amnio to know for sure, not sure yet if I want to do that because of the risk of mc - 1 in 100 I think. I suppose if I get a risk of DS higher than that might have one. Will cross that bridge when I get to it i suppose. I don't think at this stage (i.e.at 20 wks pg)I could think about a termination so I supppose an amnio would just be so that we knew for sure. Hopefully won't come to that.

Feeling lots more positive than I was yesterday. Hope everyone well.

check with the consultant about HIS particular risk with downs Anna.

When I had my amnio done- the national average is 100 BUT my consultant told me tat his risk was 1 in 200. They are very very careful. Sofa rest for 3 days after it- get dh to run round after you and don't do any lifting or cooking or stnding.

Here's hoping it doesn't come to this but if it does you have to be very careful

Glad you're feeling a bit more positive, Anna. I'm sorry you have to go through the uncertainty! It's just devastating when you get news that something may be wrong. When DH and I went through it with DD1, it was a really sad time for us, but we helped each other to stay positive and it brought us even closer together. SOunds like you and DH will be able to handle what comes your way. Positive vibes!

My favorite thing about being pregnant: While DH is getting ready for work, he begins the morning routine with the girls while I rest a bit longer. I usually am not sleeping (they're all very loud), but it is SO nice not to have to jump right into mummy mode at 6am. Bad mummy .

Glad to hear all these happy thoughts - it is such a time of worry that it's easy to forget to 'enjoy' it (if that's the right word!).

I think I am sort of enjoying pregnancy now - have to say I kind of resented it a little when I was vomiting etc.

But now I feel all positive and productive.

Ladies - Glamour magazine are doing free flipflops this month. £1.80 for a pair to wear around hospital and throw away afterwards. Plus a magazine to put your feet up with.

Littleoldme - I'll see you next thursday then!

3 scans tomorrow - busy day for our thread!

Good luck to you all Pixie, Tonysmum and MrsJ. I bet you can't wait!!!

Have updated scan with our news so far...

purplepants - due 5 Nov, SURPRISE
FCH - due 1 Nov, SURPRISE
Choudru - due 2nd Nov, LITTLE GIRL
Annainnz - due 6th Nov, LITTLE GIRL
MrsJ - due 10 Nov, scan 22 June
Tonysmum - due 6 Nov, scan 22nd June
Pixiefish- due 8th Nov, scan 22nd June
Sparklygothkat-due 8th Nov, scan 25 June
Jetgirl - due Nov 11th - scan June 25th
GeekInPigtails - due 4th Nov, scan 25th June
pinklady 82 - due Nov 4th, scan 27th june
GermanGal - due 9th Nov, scan 27th June
NYKate-due 9th Nov, scan 2nd July
Easywriter - due 11th Nov, scan 2nd July
Mimi - due 11 Nov, scan 3 July
Bearus - due 21st Nov, Scan 11th July
Littleoldme - due Nov 28th - scan July 12
RGPargy - due 27 Nov, scan w/b 23 July
Loopymumsy - due 30th Nov, no scan dates yet as hospital are rubbish!
Ara - due 24th Nov, scanned 1st June

DH has just hit the neighbours car.I have to confess to feelinga little smug as he hasn't stopped teasing me about the accident I had a couple of months ago.

Hope all the scans go well tomorrow.

I'm not moving ANYWHERE near you then!

9.40 tomorrow for me. What time are you both Tonysmum and MrsJ?

Good luck you three!! Let us know how you get on!

Mine is at 11:50 and yes, I cannot wait! I suffer from insomnia too and thinking about tomorrow's scan is not helping...

AnnainNZ, having lirked on this thread I had to write to you-I know how you feel in as much as I'm due on 23rd November (your baby is due on my birthday!), I have just been given a Downs syndrome risk of 1 in 55, I'm probably going to have a detailed private scan next week (I'm 18 weeks) and am dreading it in case it shows up Downs markers. I do feel for you as this last week since I got my triple test results have been hell, we aren't going to have amnio (seemed the right decision for us). I want to know, but am scared about going to the scan for fear of what they might confirm.
Best wishes

Sorry lurked, not lirked!!

Busy day for us tomorrow

Jossie - big hugs. Let us know how you get on

Rg- Tonysmum and Mrs J - all the best for tomorrow. I've got evrything crossed for you. Perhaps if I'd kept everything crossed in the first place I wouldn't be in this mess

Choudru - Oh but you already do live near.. very near . Ha Ha Ha - [evil cackle]

I can't wait till monday for my scan. I still haven;t managed to talk DH into finding out the sex though

Thanks JOssie, I know what you mean about dreading the more detailed scan - I'm not looking forward to it. Instead of a happy "look at the baby"time it's going to be a "what are they finding" experience. I keep telling myself I'm probably over-reacting, my chances are still good. I think I would have reacted a lot better if someone had sat down with me after the scan and explained what they had found - but they didn't, just told me there was a potential problem and sent me home to google it and worry myself sick overnight!
I am trying to stay calm and I'm feeling better every day, whatever happens we are keeping this baby and we prb won't have an amnnio either. Like you say, Loopy, it's amazing what you can deal with when you need to, sometimes we are much stronger than we think we are.
Good luck with your scan Jossie, please let us know how you get on

and good luck everyone else with your scans