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Due March 2009? Grab your duvet & sick bucket!!

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auntyspan · 01/08/2008 16:59

Brand new thread ladies!

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SunshineSmith · 29/08/2008 11:08

Sunnydale, you are in my thoughts today. I truly hope you get the results you want.
xx

SpookyMadMummy · 29/08/2008 11:11

Thinking of you, Sunnydale XXX

titchy77 · 29/08/2008 15:38

Hope you get good news today sunnydale, am thinking of you.xxx

MKG · 29/08/2008 15:54

Good morning/ afternoon everyone.

Sunnydale--I hope everything is going well today.

Well nothing new to report here. I am exhausted, and thinking of ways to tell my mom and sister about this pregnancy. Everyone knows but them. I bought some cards and am going to put a scan picture in each and send one to each of them. I hope it comes off well. If not oh well, what can you do?

I had a delicious breakfast with the boys, we ran our errands, and am no back home before 11am with not too much to do for the rest of the day. ds2 is taking a nap and ds1 is playing quietly, I think I will watch some mindless tv for a while.

Thomcat · 29/08/2008 16:16

Hi Sunnydale, hope you don't mind the intrusion. Saw my name and thought I'd come and say hi and I'm here if you need me. My eldest DD has Down's syndrome. I was 30 when she was born and more babies with DS are born to younger women, your odds just go up a bit with age. But it's really not something to beat yourself up over. Anyway before I go into 'stuff' I'll wait and see what the results came back and said. I'm here for you if you need me, on or off board. One thing I need to say is - go take a look at Charlotte on my profile. Does it look like anyone could regret her being born with Down's syndrome? No, she's fab. Hard work, but wonderful and we're lucky to be her parents. It's the fear of the unknown that's scary and hard etc. The reality is very much different I promise you that. Anyway, nuff said. I'm here if it turns out you need a friendly shoulder, xx

dinny · 29/08/2008 16:48

what a lovely post, Thomcat

your family is lovely, the pic of you and dd3 in the pool made me cry just then

Mandy73 · 29/08/2008 17:16

Dinny so happy for you.

Sunnydale I'm thinking of you today.

OK, I'm off to work abroad for a week and a bit, see all you lovely girls again around 8 sept. Have a nice weekend. xx

Slickbird · 29/08/2008 21:35

SD - Hope you got some good news today. Thinking of you.

Cal - Such bad news and such a shame. Pop in to let us know how your getting on - wishing you all the best.

I need to alter the HUGE list, but I'm not actually sure how to do it. Do I just go to the last one that was posted and edit it or is it sitting somewhere unknown??

laweaselmys · 30/08/2008 09:32

Hey guys, sorry to hear about the new SD, but I agree with Thomcat I work with a beautiful little girl with downs, and she's such a sweetheart if she was mine I don't think I could possibly regret her!! Age again, also really isn't everything. Don't blame yourself for things that can't be helped!

I cursed myself. I told my neighbour my morning sickness seemed to be over yesterday (after two weeks of not being sick) and immediately went home and threw up all my dinner. Oh well.

meep · 30/08/2008 09:57

my sickness (no vomit luckily - just nausea) is now manageable but can still creep up on me - like right now - bleuch!

On top of this my dd ened up in hospital overnight - she fell on her head then started being sick. Turns out it was just a vomit bug that unfortunately started around the same time as the fall - very scary! DH then got the bug so i had to deal with everyone around me vomitting while I just felt bleuch all the time!

I hate vomit!

sunnydale hope you are okay.

slickbird - you need to highlight the list then copy and paste it into a new message so that you can alter it!

monkeybumsmum · 30/08/2008 10:05

Hi everyone,

Can somebody be kind enough to take me off the list too please?

We went for our 12 week scan yesterday, after having had one at 8 weeks, only to find that the baby stopped growing a couple of weeks ago. The gynae was as shocked as we were, especially considering how ill I've been.

We're starting tests on Monday, so hopefully will be able to find out why this has happened again. I don't think we'll be ttc again though for a good while - going to concentrate on ds, and just try to enjoy what we've got, before putting ourselves on the line for more heartbreak.

I truly wish you all the very best for your pregnancies, and hope that you produce lots of gorgeous babies come March next year. I shall pop in and visit from time to time to see how you're all getting on.

A big hug to Cal too - so sorry to hear your news

auntyspan · 30/08/2008 10:25

Hello ladies
Back from my week off - have been catching up..

dinny glad to hear things are OK now
monkey so very sorry - what a shock. Thoughts are with you and your family.. {hug}
Sunnydale how are you doing... any news? My 5 year old nephew has DS and he's a great kid. No heart problems and he's in mainstream school

Hope you others are doing OK - my scan is delayed due to hol but it's due on Wednesday

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MKG · 30/08/2008 11:12

Monkey--I'm so sorry

dinny · 30/08/2008 12:16

Monkey, so very sorry to hear what has happened - thinking of you

Sunnydale, hope things are OK

thanks for kind wishes everyone, feel awful that there is so much heartache on this board atm

corgikelly · 30/08/2008 14:29

Condolences to monkey and positive thoughts to sunny.

Just had a really scary experience myself. I was cycling to the gym this afternoon (yes, fast as usual, I admit it) and a guy in a Volvo SUV opened his door right into me. I went flying a good few metres and landed HARD I didn't know how I landed at the time, but an incredibly sore left elbow and wrist and a big contusion on my back have answered that question. First thought was "oh God, BABY!" I cried all the way home (the idiot nicely put my f'ed-up bike in the back and drove me home) and called the hospital immediately.

The OB on call said there was probably nothing to worry about, as in the first trimester, the fetus is nicely protected in the pelvic cavity, but told me to come in for an ultrasound right away if that would put my mind at ease. Twenty minutes later, we were watching Cletus the Fetus MOVE for the first time! I am the world's most unsentimental person, and I had tears in my eyes -- such a relief. The OB, who was just lovely, said, "A baby that moves is a baby in good health," and took time to point out its fingers and toes, and even said the nuchal fold looked nice and thin, so we got a little preview of our scan later next week!

All's well that ends well, but you can bet I'll be super-twitchy and on guard for cramps until that next appointment.

MKG · 30/08/2008 16:15

names

come vote on my possible baby names. I hope this link works.

corgikelly · 30/08/2008 17:31

Looks like the poll works -- with some lovely, interesting names to boot.

jollyjoanne · 31/08/2008 10:49

Sorry to come to this thread so late but still awating confirmation on the due date of my baby, original estimation was 2nd March 09 but I went for a scan at what was thought to be 11wks+5 but baby's gut isn't fully formed and currently had its insides on the outside, which seems to have caused issues with the due date. Have another scan due on Tuesday which in theory should be 14wks exactly, but could now go either way, as if the baby has gastroschisis it will be small and could potentially be about 10days older, alternatively could be that the baby wasn't fully formed last time and was actually less than 11+5. (Not helped by me as my periods were never regular an went from being 2 wks apart to 6weeks)

Not been feeling ill at all, although I was tired early on, now worried that may be something has happened to the baby and quite grateful that I am going for another scan to put my mind at ease.

CaptainKarvol · 01/09/2008 09:40

monkeys, I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope you get the answers you need

Hello jollyjoanne. This sounds like a really worrying time for you. I don't know what to say except good luck for the scan tomorrow, and I hope your little baby is OK in there.

I'm fine - still weeks to go until my scan. I'm wondering what on earth I've done, thinking I could cope with 2 children, as DS is going through an 'even more demanding than usual' phase, and I've spent several nights trying to sleep on his bedroom floor, to help his dreadful sleep. Combined with his relentless energy and my pregnancy tiredness it's getting me close to the end of my tether. But it's a pretty banal worry compared to what so many on this thread are going through right now. Right, must go and rescue melting ice cubes (this weeks obsession for DS) from the floor...

Slickbird · 01/09/2008 12:35

Monkey - Aww God! So sorry to hear your news. It must just be heartbreaking for you. My thoughts are with you too.

Thanks Meep for the info re: list update, I'll do it when I'm at home.

HopingCat · 01/09/2008 13:03

So sorry to hear about those who've had bad news.

My scan is tomorrow and I am so nervous about it. I don't think I've any reason to be so worried, but the fact I am this worried makes me think my subconscious is preparing me for something. Why can't I just sit back and enjoy being pregnant? Am I in any way normal?

HC

MKG · 01/09/2008 13:30

Hoping Cat--enjoy being pregnant (haha, don't think I've ever done that) I think I should as this is most likely my last one though .

emma2617 · 01/09/2008 13:39

HC I can't comment on normal or not...but you are definately not alone!! I have had my dating scan (which because the doctor wouldnt listen to me was done at 10+3 and not anywhere near 12 weeks) and I am still constantly worried...haven't enjoyed a moment of this pregnancy yet!

I don't thin it is helped by the fact that everyone I know who has become pregnant recently has lost the baby for one reason or another!!

Is anyone else worried about the effects of stress on baby? I have been immensely stressed and feel I am on the verge of depression (have been there before and do not want to go there again) but I can't help thinking that it is going to have a neagtive effect on baby and cause a miscarriage, which obviously doesn't help with the stress levels...it seems to be a vicious circle!!

Sorry I haven't been on much recently, but due to the above I really haven't had the inclination! I am really struggling at the moment and everything is getting on top of me to the point where I rang in sick to work on friday as I couln't stop crying, I just sat in bed all day crying. And the other day while I was driving I kept thinking about just crashing my car I just really need to get my act together...sorry to bring the mood down!

Hope everyone is okay!

Slickbird · 01/09/2008 19:48

HopingCat - I don't think it is your subconsious telling you anything, it's just natural, especially as there has been a run on bad luck on this board. I too went to my scan a week or so ago and I was convincing myself that I couldn't be lucky third time round, but the scan showed that everything was absolutely fine, and I cried tears of relief. I'm sure you'll be ok.

Emma, what is it that you actually feel stressed about? Is it about something going wrong with the baby? (Sorry, I'm not very au fait with your history). I do understand, tho about feeling teary and being down, but remember, this is a really hard stage and it's difficult to feel happy about being pregnant if you are exhausted or sick. I'm still both, with two kids and work and I've been going crazy lately at my eldest as I just haven't had the patience to deal with her. I took myself off to my parents at the weekend and by today, I was feeling calmer and have hardly shouted at DD1! (She is a pain in the arse tho - and is pushing a lot of buttons at the moment).

In terms of stress affecting the baby, try not to dwell on it too much. Last year when I was pregnant with DD2 I had THE most HORRENDOUS time at work as I was chewed up and spat out by them and the stress was phenominal (sp?) and I was really worried how the stress was affecting the baby. I needn't have worried, she's a bouncing bubba now and no probs. Bear in mind too that the placenta will be kicking in at some point and your hormones will be fluctuating all over the place. Don't just think it's you. When it comes to depression, it's like a muscle that your brain flexes out of habit and it thinks, 'ah, I recognise this, I've been here before' and it does it out of habit. Just tell yourself that it is just your brain doing that and that you are fine and that your are not going to give into that way of thinking. This is really important. Keep your chin up - this stage will get better for all of us. Time doesn't stand still and things always change. You'll be alright love.

Slickbird · 01/09/2008 20:03

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Turkishdelightful????????EDD early March
Nomorenappies????????..EDD 1st March????DD1 3.2 years????????[York Age: 29]
Ceedub?????????????.EDD 2nd March
winemakesmummyclever???.EDD 2nd March???..DS 2
Spottycat???????????..EDD 2nd March????DC1
Lolianja?????????????.EDD 2nd March????DC1
Sorchamc????????????EDD 3rd March????.DD1 4.5 years
MissModular??????????..EDD 3rd March????.DD1 21 months
pinktree?????????????EDD 4th March
goldmother2B?????????..EDD 4th March
Fififlores????????????..EDD 4th March????DS1 22 months????????.[Spain Age: 39]
Sunnydale???????????..EDD 4th March????DD1 2.5 years????????..[NW London. Age: 38]
sadiemcgradie?????????.EDD 4th March????DD1 age 44
Slickbird??????EDD 'They Say' EDD 28th Feb????2DD's - 7 yrs and nearly 1 yr. (Age 35, Nr. Edinburgh)
Playingthe9monthwait????..EDD 6th March???..DC1??????????????..[Hampshire, UK. Age: 26]
Emma2617???????????..EDD 7th March????DC1??????????????..[Manchester. Age: 22]
babyinbelly???????????.EDD 7th March....... DS1 age 2................[oxfordshire. Age 22]
laurenypops??????????..EDD 8th March???..DD1 23 mths?????????.[Age: almost 30!]
dorothywhipple????????..EDD 8th March????DD 3, age 33, UK
MKG???????????????.EDD 8th March????2DS??????????????..[USA. Age:29]
Beetle73????????????..EDD 9th March????DD1 almost 4?????????.[London. Age:35]
SunshineSmith?????????.EDD 9th March???..1DC
babyalfie????????????..EDD 9th March????2 DC age 38
Elsy???????????????.EDD 9th March????.DD1 18months
dinny??????????????..EDD 7th March???.DD 6yrs, DS 3yrs??????..[Age:35]
Lizziemun???????????? EDD 10th March......................DD1 4.6yrs and DD2 11mths..........[age 38]
firstduemarch09????????.EDD 11th March???.DC1??????????????.[Age:29]
auntyspan???????????..EDD 12th March???.DD1 2.5
HopingCat????????????EDD 12th March???.DD1 20months????????.[Age: 29]
Thefearlessfreak????????EDD 12th March???..DS1 20mths?????????..[Age: 38]
Monkeybumsmum???????.EDD 14th March????DS1 18 mths?????????.[Age: 32]
Livismum????????????..EDD 15th March???..DD aged 3
lollipopz?????????????.EDD 17th March???..DD6, DD4 and DS 19mnth
SHABOOBLY??????????..EDD 18th March???..DD1 aged 2.5
EllieorOllie????????????EDD 18th March????DD aged almost 2
Boobz??????????????.EDD 19th March????DC1??????????????..[Streatham, London. Age: 29]
Tapster?????????????.EDD 20th March????DD1 20 months????????[Age: late 30's]
ally90??????????????.EDD 20th March????.DD 2.3
laweaselmys??????????.EDD 20th March
Gyo???????????????..EDD 20th March???..DC1?????????????..[Surrey]
Anna22?????????????.EDD 21st March.
Mandy73????????????.EDD 22 March?????.DC1??????????????[Oxfordshire. Age: 35 soon]
CaptainKarvol?????????..EDD 22nd March???..DS 2.4yrs
MavisGrind???????????.EDD 22nd March????DS 2.1 yrs
Lilymolly?????????????EDD 22nd March????DD 2.7months???????..[Durham. Age: 32]
Fruity??????????????.EDD 22nd March????DS aged 3yrs????????.[SW London]
Hermione????????????.EDD 23rd March????.2DS (7 and 3).
Starshineyearstiger??????.EDD 23rd March????.DS 22 Months
SpookyMadMummy??????..EDD 23rd March???..2DDs 6&4??????????.[S.Yorks]
Becko??????????????.EDD 24th March????.....................................[Age: 33]
Pipsy76????????????..EDD 24th March?????DS 2.5 years
corgikelly???????......????EDD 24th March?....?DC1??.................[Brussels. Age: 38]
summerbaby07????????..EDD 25th March????..1DC
Chiplet??......................... EDD 26th March
SlightlyDoolally????????..EDD 26th March
Yarnie?????????????..EDD 26th March????DC1
TheHedgeWitch????????.EDD 26th March????.1DS 2yrs
rubyring?????????????EDD 28th March????2DDs 3 yrs & 12mths
meep???????????????EDD 28th March????1dd 13mo
tantiK??????????????.EDD 29th March????DS1 31mths??????????.[Rome]
broodymom??????????..EDD 29th March????2DD aged 7 & 8
titchy77????????????..EDD 29th March????DS 10yrs & DD 18 months
Grinningbee??????????..EDD 30th March????DC1???????????????.[MMC Oct 07. Age: 37]
WorzselMummage???????.EDD 31st March???..1DD 3.5yrs

Barbie1?????????????..EDD end of March