Due August 2008

[TwilightSurfer]

23JUL Voodoococonut, 29, Manchester but moving to west midlands asap, 2nd DC (not finding out), DD 19m, downs bloods 13/2
28JUL IlanaK, 35, Central London, 3rd DC (?gender?), 2DS 6y & 3y, 20 week scan on 13th March
29JUL Miamla, 32, North London, 1st DC (?boy?),20week scan 12th March
30JUL Dizzydixies, 31, Fife, 3rd DC (girl?), 2DDs 4y & 1.5y, 20wk scan 12th March 10.20
31JUL Merrydaisy, AGE?, Location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DD 2.6y, Next Appointment?
31JUL SassyLou, 32 Cheshire, 3rd DC (?gender?), 2DDs 7y & 5y, Next Appointment 21st Feb
01AUG Dutchindo, AGE?, Location?, 4th DC (?gender?), 2DS 8y & 14m DD 7y, Next Appointment?
01AUG PhilB, 31, SE London, 1st DC (still considering whether to ask about the sex), 20 week MW appt and scan on 17 March
01AUG Pertelote, 30, East London, 1st DC, Next Appointment 31st March (scan)
02AUG Vintagegardenia, 35, Ireland, 2nd DC (won't be asking gender! surprise please!), DS 9y, Next Appointment 10th March
02AUG Mum2b1, AGE?, Location?, 1st DC, Next Appointment?
02AUG Shazza2002, 27, West London, 2nd DC (?Surprise?), DD 5Y, Next Appointment 26th March for 20 week Scan (will be 21+3) Yippee!
03AUG Alittlebitshy, 28, East London/Essex, 2nd DC (waiting for a surprise)DD 4y (turns 5 before AUG), Next Appointment 17th march - 20 week scan then 25 march to see ob
04AUG Bigboydiditandranaway, AGE?, Location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DS 20m, Next Appointment?
06AUG Kittenpaws, AGE?, Location?, 3rd DC (?gender?), DD & DS, Next Appointment?
06AUG Sweetiesandcakes, AGE?, Location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DD 2.5y, Next Appointment?
07AUG BraveNewWorld, 30, London, 1st DC (?gender?), Next Appointment Feb 20 midwife
08AUG LadyOfWaffle, 21, Berkshire, 2nd DC (?girl, but not finding out?), DS 23m, 20 week scan 31st March 4pm, downs bloods 1/1100
08AUG Mummypud, aged 28 wiltshire dd 2 years ,
08AUG SKYTVADDICT, 40, Lincolnshire, 4th DC (waiting for a surprise), DS 8m & 2DDs 7y & 11y, Next Appointment Consultant 21 Feb and 20 weeks scan 26 March
08Aug Bealcain, 21,kent, 3rd DC (?gender?), 2DSs 2y & 1y, 19 march, anomoly and sexing scan
10AUG Lcy, 30. Wales, 1st DC (?boy?), Next Appointment 20 week scan: 2nd April
10AUG ChaCha, 32, Oxford, 3rd DC (?boy?), DC 2y & 10m, 28 March for 20wk scan, [C-Sec TBA]
11AUG Sarahnh, 32, West Midlands, 2nd DC (?boy?), DD 2y, 3rd April
11AUG Carolbrad, AGE?, North West, 1st DC (?gender?), Next Appointment?
11AUG Foghornleghorn, 23, Northampton, 3rd DC (?girl?), 2DDs 3y & 1y, Next Appointment 25th March 20 week scan
12AUG Thinking, AGE?, Location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DD 15m, Next Appointment?
12AUG MagicMonkey, AGE?, Location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DS 17m, Next Appointment?
12AUG Buckets, 31, Southampton, 3rd DC (boy?), DD 4 & DS 3, next appt Conslt/scan 25/03
14AUG TheApprentice, AGE?, Location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DS 1y, Next Appointment?
14AUG Hardygirl, 36, SW London, 1st DC (don't care), Next appt 2nd April
14AUG Hazieandbaby, 26, Aberdeen, 1st DC (?boy?), Next Appointment 06MAR Blood Tests
14AUG CaptainCaveman, 34, Nottingham, 2nd DC (?boy?), DS 3.9y, Next Appointment Detailed Scan 07 April, 09:00
14AUG Gigglegirl, AGE?, Stockport, 4th DC (?gender?), DD 4y 2DSs 2y & 1y, Next Appointment 27MAR
14AUG Lewisham, AGE?, West London, 1st DC (?gender?), Next Appointment?
16AUG TwilightSurfer, 37, Tennessee, 2nd DC (GIRL), DD 4y, 07MAR Just checking in with my OB/GYN
16AUG longwayfromhome, 29, Argentina, 1st child (?gender?), Next Appt end of March
17AUG Iliketosleep, 24, wolverhampton, 4th dc (?gender), DDs 7,6,DS 4 Next scan 28th march
17AUG Poppysocks, 30, St Andrews, 2nd DC (?gender?), DD 23m, Booking scan 6 Feb 0900
17AUG Warthog, AGE?, Location, 2nd DC (?gender?), DD 21m, Next Appointment?
18AUG Kezza7779, AGE?, Cheltenham, 1st DC (?boy?), Next Appointment?
18AUG Browncat, AGE?, Location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DS 18m, Next Appointment?
18AUG Expectant, AGE?, Singapore, 1st DC (?gender?), Next Appointment?
19Aug SazzlesA, AGE?, Cheltenham, 2nd DC (? gender?), DD 15m, Next Appt, 20 week scan 1st April
20AUG HelzBellz, 36, Nottingham, 1st DC (gender - surprise me), Next Appt 3rd April
20AUG MillieMooMoo, 29, West Yorks, 2nd DC (?boy?), DD 26m, 20 Week scan on 2nd April!
20AUG, Ejesmum, age?, location?, 2nd Dc (? gender?), DS nearly 4, next appt?
21AUG Jennylee, 30, West Lothian 2nd DC , DS 1 is 8yrs Next Appointment is 28th feb for '12'week scan
21AUG Stillhere, 35, Yorkshire, 2nd DC (?gender?), DS 2.5y, Next Appointment 15FEB Private Nuchal Scan
21AUG HalfFrench, AGE?, Location?, 1st DC, Next Appointment?
22AUG Frances123, 27, London, 2nd DC (?gender?), DD 5 m, Next Appointment?
22AUG Buddhbabe, 32, South West London, 2nd DC, not sure of gender, DS 14m, Next Appointment is 14th of Feb.
23AUG Stickybean, 27, North London, 1st DC gender, not sure? Maybe Girl), Next Appointment 11FEB Scan
23AUG Pinchypants, AGE?, Location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DD 18m, Next Appointment?
23AUG Mum2go, 34, SOLIHULL B HAM, 2nd DC (?gender?), DD 6Y, Next Appointment 1st scan 11th feb b,ham women,s
24AUG Libbyssister, 34, Oxfordshire, 2nd DC (?gender?), DS 2.10m. Next Appointment 3 Apr(20 week scan)
25Aug Petitfilou, 35, Location South West London but moving to Oxfordshire in April, 3rd DC (?BOY?),DS 4Y & DD 2.6, Next Appointment?
26AUG Ellasmum1, 30, staffs, 2nd dc(?boy), dd 5, next appt 13th feb(midwife) & 15FEB Scan
26AUG Dancerandprancer, 31, devon, 2nd DC (? gender), DD 26months, next appt 14th feb (scan
27AUG PennyBenjamin, 30, West London, 1st DC (?gender?), Next Appointment 15 Feb (nuchal scan)?
28Aug Sunshinemummy, 37, Location South West London, DS 22m, next appointment 21st Feb (scan, nuchal and consultant)
TBAUG Feb, AGE?, Location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DS 10m, Next Appointment?
01SEP RomySchneider, 42, Location?, 2nd

Right, am off to watch The Apprentice - catch you tomorrow ladies, night night x

morning all! hope you are all well ? i am having a major panic about my scan this afternoon, my baby doesnt seem to move much and it has me worried . home with dd now so getting my self in a panicky state .xxxx

Don't panic mummypud!! My bean doesn't move too much either. The odd little kick here and there but nothing like what I had with ds. How about a nice long walk this morning - or anything else to take your mind off this afternoon? (((((mp)))))) Can't wait to see you post your happy news later - are you finding out what flavour it is?

Ds up at 6am today......I cannot wait for the clocks to go forwards this weekend - I might get more of a lie-in in the mornings!

Happy Thursday everyone x

thanks cc and sazzles. i think the trouble is at this stage with my dd it was non stop movement! good idea about the cold sparkling water, i may try that later! i will definatly post on here later . no we are not going to find out we didnt with dd and i love the suprise, havent even got an inkling this time/! xxxx

Hello early risers, we are still on holiday here so lazing in fine style.

mummypud, mine is like that too, at the scan they said position of placenta (at front) cushioned movement and not to fret about it. Good luck with scan!

Sazzles well done on your buggy! I'm feeling v. behind in the organisation stakes now.

Weighed self this am, have put on a horrific 1 st 4 pounds at 22 weeks. Weak with horror.

are you lot mental on the clocks - it only means its lighter earlier and they'll think they soon be up sooner AARRGGHHHHHHH!!!! mine are early risers too so sympathise!

sazzles on the buggy!

mummypud too exciting, will check back later to see how you get on!

VG STEP AWAY FROM THE SCALES!!!! I asked GP to weigh me last time I was in and she gave me a row saying I had better things to be worrying about, them again with the amount of V&D am hoping am on a even keel at the moment

confused and Lonely I hope you managed to get some sleep last night and are on the phone to the MW and antenatal getting some answers - thinking of you

mornin all,
I,ve got my 20wk scan next tues. Over the last wk or two have felt bubble like sensations which I think is movement (first pg so not a clue really!)Anyway cos I like a good worry - over the last couple of days I,ve had cramping pains in my lower abdomen and a stitch feeling on my right hand side. Was wondering if this is just the stretching pains back.(haven,t had them recently) Do you get them on and off all through pg?. Have been looking up my pg books but nothing is mentioned about them, just about them in the first 12wks.I think I just flap when I know a scan is coming up!!
and I agree, sack the scales!My dp laughed out loud this morning when I put on my gigantic new preggers bra. He said I looked like Ma Larkin!

oh I enjoy your reactions to my weight so much more than I do my own.

What a sane bunch of bumps you are!

Karney , i think pregannt ladies must worry more than any one else! i had the stitch feeling every time i walked when i was around 20 weeks with dd, it was more annoying than anything, this time around i cant walk very far at all as i am in pain under my bump , have done my research and it all says this is normal , i wondered if it was due to nme having a c section last time. either way i hope it eases off . i will mention it to midwife at next appointment.

sazzles thats excactly it , it just feels so heavy and i have to stop when im walking every so often , actually avoiding walking far at all now, am also interested in seeing if anyone has used a belt post cs as it would be worth a go i think, i cant afford all these bus fares! xxx

Hi again all, sorry to have been awol and hope everyone is coming along nicely.

Had the 20 week scan yesterday and all Ok thankfully though pretty nervewracking how it goes on and on with the ventricles, arteries, murky kidneys etc. Wish I'd paid more attention in class! Was also a total mess afterwards - couldn't stop blubbing in scary loo with easy-to-trap-you sliding door - think mixture of relief that all vitals were OK and news that IT'S A GIRL!

Off to buy a new bra to celebrate - one that doesn't slice my swelling ribcage. Anyone seen nice swim stuff on high st or online?

PS I didn't feel movement for ages and now lots of kicks and nudges - actually she's very active just not big enough to knock into me! Enjoy the peace while it lasts!

congrats on the scan news bravenewworld! great news! am off for lunch and then to scan! feeling a bit wobbly to be honest , will update you all later .xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Good luck, you're bound to be nervous but the scan will hopefully reassure you and you'll get some nice pix to pore over for next few weeks.

Hi all

Was going to try and catch up but not much hope really!

Had 20 week scan yesterday and didn't find out what it was - nearly killed me when I had to say I didn't want to know. DP won!
Lady said it had its legs together anyway so she probably coudn't have told us!

All was well, no soft markers for Downs (1 in 90 chance from blood tests). Midwife said afterwards that if baby had Downs then they would expect to see at least one soft marker.

Had a quick read down and I've been getting stitch too! Can't walk far without getting it and woke up in the night with it!

Congrats on your scan braveneworld.

I will try harder to keep up.

Have to work every day next week so should be able to a bit!

Thanks all, ps I've had tonnes of stiches this week. Perhaps a sign to go-slow?!

oh lovely another girl - maybe we should update the list with who's having what?

VG have possibly found a nice dress for this wedding. The red is in the sale but have never been a red person -could maybe stretch to purple or black and then stick it on ebay and get something back?

what does everyone think?

matty dress

mummypud my friend who is 32wks just been given a belt by the physio - I've been given the very attractive tubi-grip for the torso!! get the MW to refer you to the physio and they'll soon sort you out!!

who's looking for bras then

try figleaves and bravissimo online

figleaves and bravissimo

tis normally where I get bras for my huge norks and they both have easter sales on just now!

and did you know there is a due in DEC thread now!?!?!?!?!?

Morning ladies

Beautiful dress Dizzy. I would love to be able to wear that, but something tells me when it's time for me to go to friends wedding at end June I won't know where calves stop and ankles start!!

I may have confused people yesterday, I do actually want a surprise but had been doing a bit of 'research' on the internet as what to look for if boy/girl. So I kind of wanted to have an idea in my head but still have the surprise if that makes sense. Yes mad I know

Well good news is I also saw the consultant yesterday which I didn't expect. Basically because of my problems last time with pre-eclampsia (apparently baby and I were at risk but they didn't tell me how much at the time as not to worry me which I kind of understand) so want to keep an eye on things this time. So from 24 weeks I have to go to hospital every 2 weeks, then from 30 weeks I have to go every week. So whilst it was a bit of a shock I'm also relieved to feel like they are taking care of me. But good news is blood pressure was completely normal at first testing yesterday so things are already better in this PG

Oooo like that a LOT dd. Love the shoes with the red one too. If the dress is jersey you might get some Mama Spanx to guarantee the perfection of the silhouette. Not cheap but meant to be pure magic.

Thank Mummyp. I shall try to go through the rest of this day without worrying about something or another(ha!)
dizzyd, I really like the dress, probably something I would go for myself but I might be tempted to go for the plum colour. Red is fab just depends on your own colouring. I find I don,t know for sure til I try them on. xxx

Dizzy I think the dress is sharp!! Go for it!!

Pains pains and more pains...yes belly pains of all types here. They come and go. My first pregnancy was filled with more intense pains at later times than now. Lots of pelvic floor pressure this time too. Walking is only done in bits. When I feel heavy I sit for while. All normal.

Baby movement...she moves then she doesn't move. Last week I don't think she moved AT ALL. Had lots of pains too SOOOOO think it might have been a growth spurt. In my mind the baby sleeps alot during those. This week, she's moving around trying to get comfortable....making things a little uncomfortable for me. I think feeling the movement depends on how many pregnancies you've had (the more you have the more you feel sooner), how far along you are, your body size, and the position of the placenta. With so many factors it's easy for some woment to not feel much and others to feel loads. I wouldn't worry.

I WON another cute bathing suit of ebay last night. My DH officially thinks I'm crazy now. While waiting for the auction to close I purchased a baby tub. Oh I LOVE ebay.

19+5 today. YEAH!!!