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blossom2 · 24/02/2005 21:55

Just wanted to say great news about the scans everyone before i sign off for today.

chat to you tomorrow!!

KMS · 24/02/2005 22:46

Great news on the scan moschops.

Had my MW appoinment yesterday. told her i had been unwell with tummy bug, and not felt any flutters for about a week but can't be sure. Came to the heartbeat bit and had a heartstopping few moments as she couldn't find it!!! Seems my placenta is at the front and baby was hiding behind it. Did finally find it but was beginning to get a little concerned!!

Flossam · 25/02/2005 13:05

Hi beachyhead, thought I'd post here for you rather than risk you missing it elsewhere. My friend said that the ante-natal, birthing room and post natal wards are all lovely. I think she only had one slight issue with one midwife, other than that she was as happy as she could be in there! I've seen the rooms on my tour, the birthing centre looked good, they have a fold down bed/sofa in the rooms for your DH to stay, as hers did. And the wards looked quite spacious. I think they have tele's by all the beds aswell! Hope to see you again! Good luck,

leahbump · 25/02/2005 15:54

Hi all,

great news about evryone's scans!

Had my 16 weeks apt today with the midwife and so wish dh had come with me.
Basically she couldn't find bubs heartbeat. She thinks she can hear movement but no heartbeat. So she wasn't worried. I thought I'd be ok. But now I am home I am worried.

Gonna talk it through with dh tonight.....but am scared! Obviously trying to stay calm as that's best for baby and ds (who is giving mummy lots of hugs) but it's four weeks till the big scan and I'm not sure I can wait that long. Even contemplating taking another pregnancy test- which I knw is not rational at all but hey ho ...even second time round pregnancy causes worries!!

sorry for the moan...a worried Leah. xx

PS wish I hadn't agreed for her to look for a HB now!

foxinsocks · 25/02/2005 16:04

oh Leah (sorry, I'm being a bit nosey peeping at your thread but I had an August baby - who's now 4 and at school - so I love looking back at these threads!).

I too had a terrible time with midwives trying to find my second child's hearbeat. I went home kind of pretending I wasn't worried and then panicked till the next appointment. DON'T do that. I now realise how silly I was. Give her a call on Monday - explain that you have been worried about not hearing the heartbeat and could you just pop in and see if someone could find it for you because it's playing on your mind. I was far too polite in my pregnancies and because of that, spent so much time worrying when I shouldn't have done!! (found out afterwards I had an oddly shaped uterus which made it harder to find the baby's hearbeat as the baby was very near my back rather than my stomach).

jellybrain · 25/02/2005 20:00

HI leah - like foxinsocks says try not to worry but do go back as soon as you can and get them to try again so you feel better. Does your MW use one of those listening things where only she can hear? its nice when they use the ones that amplify the sound for you to hear too.

Had Gp app. yesterday 17 weeks now, all is well. I bumped into a friend due in May, apparently that Mw I moaned about in an earlier post isn't that bad just not vgood with words!
Asked about possibility of a Homebirth (I'm worried about not getting to hospital on time after a very short labour for DS2)and he doesn't seemto think its a problem. There have been 3 locally in the last week.
Kate hope your starting to feel better or if not are being well looked after.

Went looking for maternity clothes today found exactly nothing will probably try online next.Have resorted to jogging bottoms (hideously old and ugly ones) and pyjama bottoms in the house, very comfy.. My trouser zip kept coming down under the strain today . Luckily I had a nice long jacket on!

Miaou · 26/02/2005 15:25

Anyone got any cravings atm? I can't get enough milk or apples - exactly the same cravings as I had with dd1. Slightly healthier than the ones I had with dd2 - wine and chocolate !!

Feeling VERY moody this week, which is not really like me - very up and down and easily upset. Dh is being very understanding, thank goodness.

colinsmommy · 26/02/2005 15:43

Let's see, I've been through hamburger, nacho, peanut butter ice cream, salad with jalepeno ranch dressing, anything apricot flavored, and Indian food and Mexican food in general cravings so far. I drink a whole lot of milk, too. I wish I had healthier cravings. Last time all I had were fajita cravings. I am in a very happy state of mind today, because I'm going out with my friends and I can still (but just barely) fit myself in my size 6 jean skirt.

blossom2 · 26/02/2005 21:59

my cravings so far are chinese food, avocado & bacon sarnies, tomatos. unfortunately still can't eat anything sweet!! oh, also drinking loads of water!!

Miaou - E45 worked. Took away the flakiness in a couple of days but had to put LOADS on. However felt it was too rich to use regularly. Clinique Repairwear day cream and Lancome Nutrix (repair treatment cream, night) are working wonders. expensive but justifying it because you need to use so little . the spending spree did wonders though.

Has anyone started getting things for their new littlelin yet??? this time round i'm holding off until the 20 week scan ....

Miaou · 26/02/2005 22:42

Golly blossom I haven't even begun to THINK about getting stuff ready yet - hope that doesn't mean I'm disorganised! i keep thinking "oh, I've got ages yet" - bad idea! Having decided to stick at two after dd2 was born, we have nothing atm except bits we passed on to family (moses basket, sling, and backpack). However my dm is scouring the charity shops for clothes as we speak! We need to buy a cot, pram and car seat (OUCH) and if anyone else offers us secondhand car seats I shall SCREAM ....

kate100 · 27/02/2005 08:03

Hi all, still don't feel well. I'm so fed up, I'm sickof the sound of my own whinging. I'm also very emotional, everytime someone asks me how I am, I cry, because want to be able to say that I feel better, but I can't. I'm very miserable, I just can't seem to get past the hump of being on the way to feeling better, I worry about my baby all the time and I think I'm being a rubbish mum to DS as I can't play with him the way I normally do, and he looks at me as if to say, 'come on mummy let's play' and I can't do it.
Sorry what an awful moan, I'm glad that you're all doing OK. Leahbump, I had a similar thing happen last time at 16 weeks. The MW couldn't hear the heartbeat, but she felt it move, did the MW say she could feel it move, as that really put my mind at rest. However, I think the advice to get in touch and say you're concerned is good advice. Does anyone else wish that they had a window in their tummy so they could check on their little ones? I know I do.

jellybrain · 27/02/2005 08:33

Kate - I really feel for you at the moment you really are having an awful time. How old is DS1 will he settle for cuddles and stories(if your up to it)and some fairly gentle stuff like teddies tea parties or perhaps he'd enjoy pretending to be doctor if you can bear being covered in sticking plasters - you can lie still and he'll have fun in the meantime.I know boys tend play noiser games but my 2 can be persuaded otherwise sometimes.

Blossom- I have ordered a pushchair (1/2 price Quinny Formuala from the Glasgow Pram centre) and someone has offered to sell me a secondhand carseat so I can use it from the start. Early I know but it seemed too good to miss. They will keep it till I need it too. Otherwise have been promised bits and pieces by my sister. I am another who was stopping at 2 and had given everything away.

kate100 · 27/02/2005 09:03

Thanks jelly brain, he is only 19 months, so doesn't really understand. However, he does love taking my temperature and is constantly sticking the thermometer in my ear. I'm struggling to lift him, which is the biggest part of the problem, my mum is ill at the moment and she is usually brilliant, so it is very difficult. I feel very bad about the amount of time cbeebies is on at the moment, we are watching teletubbies right now, but I guess it's an extreme situation and can't be helped. I've got to get better soon, haven't I.

Miaou · 27/02/2005 09:32

Just remind yourself Kate that it won't go on forever and ds will not have any lasting damage/memories from this time! So sorry you are still so poorly - add the old pg hormones in and it's no wonder you are feeling so weepy. [[hugs]]

blossom2 · 27/02/2005 09:58

Oh Kate, i'm sorry your feeling so poorly. it will pass and DS wont remember a thing - especially at that age. my DD spent at least 3 months doing nothing but watch videos and TV.

Yeps i gave everything away too. we've got to buy most of the stuff again!!!

beachyhead · 28/02/2005 10:37

Finally told my mum and dad last night!!!!Knew she would be worried due to my horrendous pregnancy history and she didn't sound overly chuffed!!!! Only people not to know are work - has anybody else not told anybody yet????

Hey, celebrity pregnancy - saw Dave Allan and his wife/girlfriend in the clinic last week - she must be 6/7 mths pregnant. Made me feel quite young again, and they were clearly more in the older parents category......

Twiga · 28/02/2005 12:01

Hey all, sorry not posted for a few days, have been feeling a bit down. Had a mc back in July and the due date for that pg was 9th March, all been playing on my mind a bit being so close to that date and have been having a quiet panic about this pg etc. Dh is on a day off today so have been having ots of hugs and chat - think the old pg hormones not helping!

Kate, sorry you're still not feeling great {{{hugs}}}.

Leahbump, hope you are feeling less anxious and that you managed to get hold of mw to talk to about yor worries {{{hugs}}}.

Am looking fwd to the weekend, my mum is coming and we're going to the baby show in Glasgow on Saturday - wanted mum to be able to do "granny" stuff with me. has anyone been to any of these shows before? Any tips, chat, suggestions?

Miaou · 28/02/2005 12:05

Twiga, for you. I often think that those who have had a miscarriage must find the due date very hard to get through. And as you say the old pg hormones mean you're more likely to be more "emotional" about it all.

Never been to a baby show though - I bet you come back with a carful (mums are good at that!)

Spacecadet · 28/02/2005 12:55

Hi still here! just incredibly busy and have been poorly, i have had problems with dizziness ever since i had a viral infection in nov and finally saw a consultant neurotologist on sat, he said i had something called viral neurotonis, which is a viral infection which causes inflammation of the middle ear and upstes the balance, i have to have some balance function tests which arent very pleasant.I am 14 weeks now and am in my maternity bra, my boobs are huge! slight hint of a bump now, find my normal trousers feel a bit tight now.cravings; pop tarts! my blood sugar will go through the roof.feel quite anxious now about space, we live in a 4 bed house but have to put the boys in together at the mo which doesnt work as they are 3 and 10, we cant put 3 kids in one room so we are looking into the possibility of an extension, trouble is, its money we dont have.

Azure · 28/02/2005 14:06

Kate100 and Spacecadet, sorry to hear you still haven't been well. Twiga, I know what you mean about the worry of another m/c - my thoughts are with you for March 9th. When the due date of my first m/c came, I was very down. I had been promoted at work that day - that evening DH produced a bottle of champagne to celebrate and didn't understand why I burst into tears. Nobody, absolutely nobody, remembered the date, despite it being the birthday of my aunt (so I thought at least my mum would remember). It was a relief once the day had passed. With regard to this pregnancy, take comfort in the fact that we have got past by far the riskiest part of the pregnancy and will soon be able to feel the baby move, if not already. It's great that your DH is there for hugs and understanding.

Beachyhead, when DH told his mum last week about the pregnancy she said "oh dear". She was most concerned about how we could afford it. DH and I had a good laugh about it, as she is well known for saying inappropriate things. I'm sure your mum's main worry was you. There are still a few people we haven't told and I've been low-key about it at work.

I can't even begin to think about buying things until after the 20 week scan - call me a pessimist. With DS I was over 30 weeks before we got anything. OK, maybe we're just not very organised. I ordered some colder weather maternity clothes so am waiting for them to arrive. My clothes from last time are all summery stuff, which should be fine for later, although I haven't dared look at them yet.

beachyhead · 28/02/2005 14:14

My mum asked - was this planned? - well, as I have had two m/c's in the last 18 months and I'm 39 and quite aware of my body, I would have thought the answer was obvious!!!!!

Still she's still booking her holiday for just after the due date - 'its only France, after all'

Azure · 28/02/2005 14:42

Not the most supportive mum possible, then. I gather you won't be expecting much help when the baby comes.

Miaou · 28/02/2005 14:50

for those of you who did not get a positive reaction from your mums. I had the opposite situation - after telling my mum for years that I didn't want another baby, and her saying "two is a perfect number, I regret having 3" (I should add that she meant she should have had four, not that she wished she hadn't had my baby brother!) - I was expecting her to be shocked and "are you sure you want another, how can you afford it"etc, but in fact she was absolutely thrilled and is really looking forward to us having another one.

In contrast to the reaction of my friends and neighbours! - one person said "well that's a shock. Was it planned?", another just laughed openly in my face (??), one or two were very pleased for us but most reacted as if we were weird for having another after such a big gap. Some people can be so rude...

Dazie · 28/02/2005 15:16

Well my parents were a little shocked as dd is only one and she will be 18 months when little one arrives but they are quite excited about it. My sil was the worst when we told her she just said 'oh dear how are you going to manage you dont have enough money as it is!' My grandparents were the best they were the most excited and thought I should have lots more.

blossom2 · 28/02/2005 16:12

Tigwa - i went to one of the first baby shows in London and few years back. I loved shopping and it was great. Lots of stalls and tempting cute things for baby & toddler. Great promotions as well on magazines. Look out for bargains. I got a sheep skined, weatherproof footmuff for £50 (now costs £80) and it was fantastic. lasted 2 winters with DD and i can't wait to bring it out for this baby. was also able to stock up on organic wipes and stuff that i would normally have to buy mailorder.

Have fun & happy shopping.