Due November 08 - we're a bunch of worrying fusspots who don't know we fancy to eat, but pass us the ginger biscuits purlease while we wait for 12 weeks

[Heartmum2Jamie]

Please continue chatting!

Yes thanks Pink. I am trying very hard to enjoy and not worry. I am struggling with this, and not enjoying this pregnancy at all. But i want joie de vivre so badly, and I must try atleast to get it, and not to worry.

Good news Bubbaz. What a relief.

fab news bubbaz, glad all went ok.
I saw a maternity physio at the hospital this morning, it was reaally good and id recommend for bad back pain, you can self refer. Took a good look at me and got lots of exercises to do at home.

The nurse there gave me a "strong" talking to about doing my pelvic floor exercises...anyone else doing these?

Oh smiles, honestly do not worry (so easily said i know). My nausea lasted 2 weeks. My tender breasts were never really a problem and have now totally disappeared. At our stage our hormone levels are filtering off and levelling down so symptoms do come and go. DO NOT PANIC.... please... Fingers crossed for you that all is fine.

BUB- Excellent news. When are you due? Or how far are you ?

Bubazz glad everything is ok.

Pelvic floor excersises are a must girls if you don't want to pee everytime you sneeze!

too tired to even think - please can someone pop over to watch the kids so I can sleep for a bit..........

congrats on scans etc

So sorry divesaisy

Thanks for reminder about Anita bras - they are really comfortable

I mean, how much trouble can a 2 and 3 yr old really get up to if I just drift off for a bit?...........

well had scan and firgot i have a tilted womb! You could see th sac but it looked empty and i was really worried but then you saw a heartbeat. Wierd, the sonographer (a guy! v nice) said it was too blury. He said roughly 6.1mm which puts me back to 6 +1 which not happy bout. He said it wasnt that accurate as so blury. Got scan booked for next month so as far as im concerned im 7 weeks until the next scan! Anyone know why was so blury? Havnt heard anyone say that before. Oh and def only 1!

mine yesterday was so much more blury than the internal I had at 6wk 5 days. Got a picture and it just looks like a blob.

I was really lucky with the scan I had on Friday, I got a great picture even if it was only tiny and 8 + 5 at the time! Have another one booked for 28th april and really looking forward to seeing how big it will be then. Hearing the heartbeat is amazing and to see it on the screen at the same time was brilliant. So glad you got your scans pinkali and mad4 even if they were a little blurry. don't know why that happens but shouldn't worry too much.

Agghh just remembered what my sonographer said. Apparently Broad Beab was moving a lot hence blurred picture!

So you have an active one there then pinkali!

Well I don't like to show off but oh yes! If it is anything like DH he will never sit down!

Oh crikey, hadn't thought of that! my DH is always on the move and never quiet - is it a sign of things to come?????!!!

When are you due?

EDD is 15th November but then if it is anything like me it will come early as I am never late to anything. Although it is my first so I will expect it to be late. How about you?

Afternoon.

I saw my midwife today to fill out the paperwork etc. She had a listen for the baby's heartbeat and found it . Will still feel more re-assured after my scan (no date yet!) but at least I know that there is something in there

I've done a separate November STATS thread, and added Autumnlady to the list. Hi and welcome AL .
I hope I haven't missed anyone off though!

OMG, I'm having another baby

9th November but again it's my first so probably late!

So how are you feeling? Have you symptoms gone or they there with a vengence?

I've been so incredibly lucky as have had very few symptoms. sore boobs and very tired and was sick (once) yesterday but that's it! I have had indigestion but that's getting better too. what about you?

Had a little sore boobs (not that the're little but that they weren't really that bad) but that has practically gone. Nausea lasted 2 weeks solid but that has gone although I still have food adversions. Can't stand the thought of mushrooms or eggs. That's why I got into a panic but my scan on monday shows all is ok.

It's a worrying time!!! I'm sure we are all going to ask a lot of questions in the next 6 months. I have gone off of coffee and chinese/indian food, which is soooo unlike me. I still like lattes etc but just not my usual instant coffee which is weird. I haven't got any other weird food things yet but I have eaten a lot of pineapple recently and drunk a lot of orange and pineapple squash - not sure what that means??!

Oh thats strange. I seem to love pineapple. Bought a large carton yesterday and drank it all. Plus had some chunks in juice.. mmmmm

When i went for my MW appointment she said that there was a backlog in scan appointments at my local hospital (baby boom season round here and prob won't get a dating scan until near 14-15 weeks!! I'm only 10w now and can't bear the wait to see my little bean.
I'v just found a place near me that does private dating scans for £70 and nuchal fold scans for £100. Was wondering that, if i can convinced dp to put his hand in his pocket, which would be best - can you still get a good look at your baby with the nuchal fold scan? I really just want to check that everything is going smoothly and can't bear to wait another five weeks. Any advice from anybody who has had a private scan previously??

Hi all,
I haven't been on since Friday and have spent ages catching up!

On the supplements front - I'm taking Pregancare and have the Pregnacare plus (fish oils), but only take these from time to time depending on whether I've been eating oily fish. Most vitamins are water soluble (i.e. you don't store them), so there is no harm in taking them even if you think you get enough from your diet.

Bras - I am also struggling a bit in my current bras, but have been trying to put off buying any new ones in case I get any bigger. I read that most change is in the first 12 weeks, so was trying to hold out until then. Anyone remember from first pregnancies?

Dare i say it, I think my ms may be easing?! Fingers crossed, although only 8 weeks...

Also, my midwife has calculated my due date differently to my GP (and it works in my favour for maternity pay?!) so I've updated the list (Sorry for the stupidly long post!)

Oliviaelanasmum - EDD ? November (#4)
LittleHarrysMum - EDD ? November (#2)
Pinkyminky - EDD 1st November (#3)Scan Date:April 16th
MummyAnnabella - EDD 1st November (#2)
Jojay - EDD 1st November (#2) Scan date: 21st April
Jaydee - EDD 1st November (#1)
Lilchick - EDD 1st November (#3)
Chickenmommy - EDD 2nd November (#1)
ChilledBunny - EDD 3rd November (#1)
LolaBella - EDD 3rd November (#1)
Heartmum2Jamie - EDD 3rd November (#3) Scan: 24/4
Cricri - EDD 3rd November (#1)Scan: 20/3
mum2becks - EDD 4th November (#2) Scan Date: 25th April
Creena - EDD 4th November (#4)
Scully - EDD 5th November (#3) Scan dates: 25/3 & 23/4
Renaissancewoman - EDD 6th November (#3). Scan 25/4
Suiledonn - EDD 6th November (#2)
Bettispaghetti - EDD 6th November (#3)scan 25/4
Purlease - EDD 7th November (#2)
Manyhatson - EDD 7th November (#2)
JudyJones - EDD 7th November (#1)
LackaDAISYcal - EDD 7th November (#3)
Stnky Bear - EDD 7th November (#3)
Jackjacks mummy - EDD 9th November (#4)
chocolategal - EDD 9th Nov (#1)
FlightyRachel - EDD 9th Nov (#4)
tammycc - EDD 10th November (#1)
Browny -10th November (#5) Scan 23/3
Trixibelle - EDD 10th November (#2)
bubbaz - EDD 10th Nov (#2)scan 15/4
llareggub ECC 12 November (no 2)
newtotheplanet - EDD 13th November (#2) Scan date: 5th March
TheDoctorsWife - EDD 14th November (#1)
snookie28 - EDD 14th November (#2)
Kegs82 - EDD 14th November (#3)
Pinkali37-EDD 15th November(#1)Scan26/3 7/04
ELB1 - EDD 15th November (#2)
Bronte186 - EDD 15th November (#1)
Roca - EDD 17th November (#3)
EButters - EDD 17th November (#1)
emmanj - EDD 17th November (#1)
Dozymare - EDD 18th November (#3)B/A 10/4
hanaflower - EDD 18th November (#1)
Oblomov - EDD 18th November (#2) Scan 31/3
juanitad - EDD 19th November (#1)
SoExcited - EDD 19th November (#1)Scan 28/04
Mum2ozzie - EDD 20th November (#2)
Misdee - EDD 21st November (#4)
Tegan - EDD 21st November (#3)
Runnervt - EDD 21st November (#2)
Dungungirl - EDD 21st-25th November (#2)
Yorky - EDD 23rd Nov (#2)
Ash80- EDD 23rd Nov (#2)
Tryingtoleave - EDD 26th Nov (#2)
Mad4mybaby - EDD 26th Nove (#2)
Ceebee74 - EDD 26th Nov (#2)
Serendippity: EDD 26th Nov (#2)

the doctors wife - good on you for standing up to all and going for a homebirth. I had one with no 2 and it was just perfect. I like your husband's comment about having it on the floor and your response - exactly. A friend of mine just had her second at UCH - major teaching hospital in London. Midwife actually laughed at her birthplan and husband was not admitted until the last hour of her labour. She was kept in for an extra 3 days while they struggled to get a phlebotamist to see her to take blood for some tests, meanwhile she has a 2 year old at home ill with chicken pox. She discharged herself in desperation.

The point about homebirths is that you are the boss.

My independent midwife was just the ticket. Flowing kaftans and yoga positions. She was out of her mind with excitement that we had a water birth in front of an open fire. Even now when I see her she asks about my fire and water boy. I will definitely use her second time round as long as no medical problems (I'm still a bit worried about my fibroid but hopefully that will become a non-issue soon).

Re: homebirths. I would love a home water birth BUT I was put off by a doctor telling me that when it is your first you really don;t have a clue how you are going to cope with labour and that if anything were to happen the hospital is the best place to be. I'd still like one BUT would prefer my baby to be healthy than put us at risk. There is so much conflicting info. I suppose we'll see how our pregnancies progress i.e. hopefully no problems!