August 2008 - the 2nd thread (what an interesting thread title!)

[CaptainCaveman]

so, scan went well and we are only having the one (phew!). Saw the heart beat and tiny bean is just 2cm crown to rump!!
8w 4d, gives me a revised due date of aug 16th. Yay, am so happy!!

[IlanaK]

libbyssister, don't panic! This virus is everwhere - and Centre Parcs is no different. You need to take sensible precaustions. Assume that other people are not as hygenic as you and your family and are probably not washing their hands. We bought a couple of bottles of little antibacterial handgels (the kind you just rub your hands and don;t wash off) and made sure to use it (as well as washing hands) all the time: after coming out of the changing rooms, toilets, communal play areas etc. Only my mother-in-law really had a bad case. My father-in-law, husband and oldest son got nothing at all. You are just as likely to get it from travelling on public transport or in a shop as anywhere else. The pool incident did concern me, but they were adamant that they followed proper precedures for public pools - and maybe they did.

[IlanaK]

I forgot to say, we have already booked to go back same time next year as we do every year - it did not put me off. Its just one of those things.

[ChaCha]

Hello everyone,

IlanaK - Welcome back, sorry to hear about virus but i can imagine it's good to be back home (somehow). Hope your youngest is on the mend.

CC - You dealt with it well then. Good for you!!! Some people are best left at arms distance.

Bealcain - Sorry to hear about DS2, we had a good few nights of this recently (DS2 11 months) but it was down to teething, his first two teeth coming through, never seemed to bother DS1 but this one hasn't taken it too well. On a bad night, he gets some Nelson powders/pain relief of some sort, give him something to teeth on and play some nursery rhymes off my phone till he nods off. Could it be his teeth? Hungry? Em...can't think...let us know how he is.
Hope you get some sleep.

Had to LOL at MIL comments - what are they like?

Welcome Hazie and hello to everyone else that i've not mentioned.

All day throwing up here, managed to take DS1 to park on his new bike which made me feel like not so bad a mummy, and i managed the swings etc.. too. DH has taken him up to visit friends with him tonight so only have the LO who will hopefully be asleep as will I. This m/s has got to end soon, I am sooo not me at all.

Have peaceful m/s free Sundays ...bleugh...

[Jennylee]

I'm at 8 weeks and I swear that my trousers are starting to bother me at the waist area already particularly in the evening. I have not been sick at all, but the nausea is terrible and I can hardly eat anything ,most things taste bad and water and drinks are particularly foul, lemon and ginger herbal tea are all I can drink without it tasting awful.

I have not been to gp yet I phoned and they said I had to go and fill out a booking in form but the weather here (Scotland) has been so bad all week I could not motivate myself at all.

It is nice to hear about other people's scans.

[dizzydixies]

Hi JennyLee, I was same with first pg, was not showing but could not stand anything tight around waist almost immediately as was so uncomfortable - apparently this is quite normal as although you don't show for a while your waist 'thickens'

I'm now on my 4th pg and I swear although I think I'm only about 10wks I'm showing. Luckily I am overweight anyway so nobody at work would bat an eyelid, i can just no longer try to suck it all in! lol

know how you feel about the weather too, we live in fife and have lost 2 fences in storms on tues and it only stopped raining yesterday and apparently due to start again tonight, ah the joys!!
x

[PhilB]

Hi all. It's been a while. Just reading through the older posts.

Hardygirl's anxiety comments could be describing me. I'm 11 weeks now, no ms (not complaining, of course), just sore boobs, expanding waistline (in the evening, like Jennylee, but I think it's partly the constant trapped wind, not pleasant). Found that most of the trousers I took on hol with me last week no longer did up so had to spend the whole time in baggy tracksuit bottoms. And no periods, of course. I cling to that as some evidence.

I have my midwife checking in appointment and nuchal measurement scan thing this week and am really worried about it all and convinced it will be bad news, although there's no evidence for that. Does anyone know whether they tell you other things at the nuchal measurement scan, or whether it's just that and then 'so long'?

[juliewoolie]

I had the nuchal scan last time round. They will do the measurment of the thing at the back of the neck and will generally have a good look at other things they then work out the ratio and tell you the percentage of how likely you are they will then say if this is within the normal paramaters of your age etc. Its just like a normal scan. If there are any worries you would then be sent for a further tests. I think thats all sort of right am sure someone will come along better informed than me and give you a better idea.

DD wherabouts in Fife are you I was born in Dunfermline still have Grandparents etc up there.

Not too bad on the MS front today just a little bitof nausea - thank god.

And I laugh in the face of everyone saying they are showing a bit am now 9 weeks and in maternity jeans, apparently its because my tummy hasnt had to time to get properly back to normal since the birth of my DS, nothing at all to do with the constant need to eat and my obsession with chocolate, crisps and all manor of takeaways.

[PhilB]

Thanks juliewoolie, that's good to know.

I don't want the further tests, don't even really want the nuchal measurement, but if I turn it down I think I don't get the scan. Not sure if I can take another few month's wait to see how things are going, so hoping they'll just say it's all fine and we'll ignore whatever they say about the measurement (although whole new avenues of worry to open up there, possibly...).

Partner says we are in for a life of worry now, this is just the beginning. My bad dreams are about how to communicate with teenagers - he tells me that's a wee way off yet. Probably best to take one thing at a time.

[HazieAndBaby]

Hi CaptainCaveman, thanks for the welcome. Yeah it's my first and I can't wait! August is a bit of a busy month to be having a baby tho, my DH, his mum and my dad all have their birthday's in August! My parent's anniversary is also then and so is a friend's birthday!! How are things with u? x

[HazieAndBaby]

Jennylee, I know how u feel! I have already invested in a pair of maternity jeans and 2 pairs of trousers! I haven't even been doing the old 'eating for two' thing yet so I'm a bit worried about the next 31wks!!!

[TwilightSurfer]

It's only 5:45PM here and I'm so tired I can barely keep my eyes open to read through today's posts. Went riding with DH & DD in DH's fancy sportscar....was on the verge of puking almost the whole time. Sucked it up though because DH loves taking us out for a spin.

CLOTHES NOT FITTING: I've not worn normal clothes for weeks...only 9+0 today. Oh well.

Symptoms seem to be changing up a bit. Boobs not as sore today thankfully. They've felt like I've had clothespins clipped to my nips for the longest. Nausea is a little easier to control with food, liquid, peppermints and TUMS (minus one sportscar ride). Food intake is considerably less at each sitting. I use to be able to eat an entire cheeseburger...now I'm only able to stomach about a fourth of it. For two nights in a row I've SLEPT all night but with WILD DREAMS. Hopefully all the bad first trimester things are coming to an end. Fingers crossed.

Captain sounds like you've come a long way. The fact that you can also turn your check to a mates nastiness shows you have an incredibly strong character.

[FoghornLeghorn]

Good for you CaptainCaveman, I doubt I could be as strong as you but it's definitely the right way to go if you can !

Hazieandbaby - Welcome

Juliewoolie - Are you saying that if you don't have the nuchal scan then you don't get another scan until 20 weeks ? I would definitely do it if that's the case. I didn't have the blood test or scan with either DD's but I am going to have the blood test this time but only because it's routine with my new midwife and it wasn't before.

Sickness/Nausea - I have never registered before now but I am definitely experiencing nausea, I can't eat/drink anything with milk in, I had a bowl of cereal yesterday and felt awful for the rest of the day. 11+2 today so hopefully only 5 more days to go and then I will be free of feeling like shite and falling asleep standing up

[juliewoolie]

sorry I dont know if thats true It was PhilB who thought that you didnt then get a scan.

As far as I know every health authority has its own policy on scans etc, where I am, Tower Hamlets the policy is 12wk dating scan 20wk anomoly scan and this is new since my last time the nuchal thing offered to everyone but apparantly you have to have councelling and a bit of paper to prove it before you can have the nuchal test.

NO MS this morning but very random dreams and insomnia still, grrrr.

[becaroo]

Hello TS..remembmer me?

Got a bfp last night...first cycle after mc so very surprised....think I concieved on cd17.

Not telling anyone in RL yet, but felt I had to tell you all - you were so suportive during the mc.

xx

[TwilightSurfer]

Hooray Becaroo!!! Sounds just like my experience. Best of luck with this little one. So far my pregnancy has been text (minus the constant knicker checking). 9+1 today!!! I can't keep from smiling from your news.

[alittlebitshy]

I meant to get into this ante natal thread thing, but what with feeling crapola and worrying that getting involved on here would jinx this pg i just haven't

After 2 early (5-6 wks) m/c's last year I was/am v v scared. Had scan mid dec that showed 6w4d. yay.

Then on Friday I had a nightmare. Went to loo, wiped and had blood. I was in panic mode. was only 2 wipes worth and a bit of pink afterwards but with my history I was convinced that was it. I was 10w6days.

went to a and e, they were brill and took me to epu. intrnal (ugh), and scan. There was a heart stopping moment... baby was still. Then he pointed out heartbeat and said baby was asleep and he prodded a bit til baby flailed (wouldn't you if you were woken by being prodded?). I was so amazed. I had thought that was it.

No idea what caused the blood. would a couple of wipes worth class as just spotting rather than a bleed???? He said maybe it was the placenta as it starts to take over?!

I am more scared now though cos I am convinced that this is not going to work out. Rationally i know that a heartbeat and good sized baby at 11 weeks is good good good, but from MN i know so much of m/c after that date that I just can't relax.

Got a private scan booked NEXT Monday (will be 12+2) - which is good cos my gp somehow failed to refer me so god knows when i'll get seen at antenatal clinic.

Just praying baby hangs on.

[TwilightSurfer]

SYMPTOMS: Okay I'm going to try not to read anything negative into this but I didn't gag nor puke this morning as soon as I got up. I did feel slight nausea though. Sipped a little gatoraid then had a little bit of egg with toast plus an ounce of orange juice even...no hard core morning sickness. Could this really be the beginning of the end of that phase? Foghorn you seem to be gaining the symptoms I'm loosing....sorry. Any body else feel like they are getting a grip on their morning sickness?

[TwilightSurfer]

Alittlebitshy ((hugs)) sounds scary but very positive. It's hard carrying around the fear of the previous mcs.
STICKYBABY*DUST**
Since the baby measured properly and you've not seen any more blood you have reason to relax. All will be just fine.

[Buckets]

Just popping on while I can as am working 9hrs (split shifts) today and have to go back in a minute . Am shattered already after 4hrs!
Hi to newbies.
CaptCaveman - Glad your night out wwent ok. How do you find this trimester in terms of eating? I've never had an eating disorder but I really hate having no control over my appetite.
JennyLee - make sure you are putting sugar or honey in your ginger tea (even if you don't like it) - keeping up the blood sugar levels will help the nausea.

[CaptainCaveman]

Becaroo that is the best news!!! Thanks for letting us know - I'm really really happy for you!

TS I'm also finding I can eat less and less at each sitting. Eat a few mouthfuls then feel sick. Oh well, just have to eat more often!!

Buckets I find that when I'm pg I eat the foods that I would normally not eat eg. pastry, puddings, chips, pizza etc. Although I've been well for a long time, I get a bit concerned if my clothes start to feel tight. I never weigh myself, just go on how comfy my jeans feel. However, when pg it just doesn't bother me!!

Been cleaning like mad today - got someone coming to value the house next friday and trying to make it look less like a tribe of gypsies live here, and more like a place you could sell!

[poppysocks]

For those who have had scans but are worried, I had a scan after a scare last time at 8 weeks and we were told that if there is a heartbeat at 8 weeks you have a 97% chance of carrying the baby to term - only 2% lower than at 12 weeks. The Lesley Regan books says that same thing. Hope that might be some reassurance.

I just wish I could get that reassurance. No reason to think that all is not well as symptoms are pretty constant and the same as last time, but you know what it's like...

I really want to get on with being properly pregnant - everyone knowing and planning for it. At the moment it just feels like limbo. Can't make holiday plans etc. until we know all is well. Can't wait for the next few weeks to be over and for all to be well!

Sorry - really moany post. Actually v. happy. Just want to be able to shout about it!

[bealcain]

morning all,

hope you all had good restful weekends. we didn't, far from it in fact, last night was bloody awful with the children, they both ended up in bed with me at 2am and df was on the sofa!

cc - glad you sorted it out, in your own head.

welcome Hazie and congratulations

julie - i think that might be why i'm showing early, or i'll at least use it as my excuse now!!

cant lay on my front anymore as really uncomfortable, also my ms is dropping off but the vivid dreams are just beginning, it;s a nightmare if i'm not up with the children i;m uo with nconstantly needing the loo and these dreams, i never had them with either ds so this is a bit of a wierd experience for me!

hope everyone has a good day

[FoghornLeghorn]

I'm so tired. I seriously hope when I get to 12 weeks on friday that all this tiredness and nausea will just vanish !
We took DD's to the park yesterday in the gale force winds and rain in the hope to get them some fresh air and tire them out - Nah uh, they were both awake until the usual time last night, and both awake at the crack of dawn this morning (6.15) - what is all that about ?!? I'm bloody shattered

Poppysocks - thats a nice little fact to know, reassuring

[FoghornLeghorn]

Just weighed myself and have gained 2lb, which I'm pleased with

I fell pregnant with DD2 5 months before our wedding in 2006 and I managed to only put on 11lb before the big day which I was really pleased with, no idea how I'g gained 4st in all by them time I gave birth - that's 45lb in 20 weeks .
This time I am determined not to gorge on as much chocolate as possible and just eat sensibly. My aim is to put on 2 - 2.5 stone in all

[dizzydixies]

foghorn am exactly the same, we had an hour and half battle with our 4yr old dd who decided at 3am she wanted up and into our bed, very unusual for her but I decided, in my exhausted wisdom, not to let her in and then once that decision was made I had to stick to it. By the end of the battle the whole house, and no doubt street, was awake including dd2 who has sleeping issues anyway. Needless to say they are both bright as buttons this morning and dh and I are like the living dead! I'm meant to be doing college work before a late shift at 3pm and he has launched himself into a mountain of ironing whilst girls are at nursery.

Am not going near any scales until scan confirms that this is all going ahead! They'll weigh me at booking in and give me a big long lecture about being overweight and healthy eating etc, without actually acknowleding that the main reason I'm still so heavy is that I have big babies!!! I'm not going to give myself the early guilt trip when they can lay it all on next week for me!!

I gained 4stone too with dd1 but managed to only put on 19lbs with dd2 and she was 11lb of it so fingers crossed I'll not go daft this time either. i think it helps when your pregnant in the summer and can get out and about, winter is just a damp dark dismal disaster for me!

try to have a good rest at some point today if you can
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