Due August 2009! Bring on the BFP's!

[gemdangracie]

Had a +ve pg test this afternoon so thought i would start a thread for august!

Add yourself as and when needed. x

gemdangracie LMP 29th Oct, Due 5th Aug.

Welcome ladies and let the BFP's come rolling in!

i mean fortnightly until 36 weeks..sorry!!!

Hi Ladies

My my haven't you all beeen busy. It will take me an age to catch up with everything.

Still feel sick etc. Only news is that I have my scan now booked for this Tuesday coming..... can't wait, although I guess I am quite scared at the same time as in my area they do a nuchal test too.. so fingers crossed everything is OK.

Regarding booking in an midwives, I think it is fairly normal that they leave it for a while to see you as all they do here is take medical history and bloods. Our midwives here won't see anyone before they are 10 weeks and scans are 11-14wks. They just popped a letter in the post which I only received a week ago ( I am 11wks now).

Kanuck. I too had fairly low Iron levels with DS1, similar to your level (and I do eat red meat!) I was at just off the low end of the range. Everyones advice is different, they suggested not to take Iron tablets until they got a lot lower later in pregnancy, just try and ensure my diet contained a lot of Iron rich foods at this stage (spinach I love and you can easily add lentils to many things so that helps). I must admit I did have to take them towards the end of the pregnancy but I couldn't cope with the side effects and they also weren;t doing that much good either (ie There was no change in my level!), so I stopped them. Everything was OK. I wouldn't worry yet until your levels do show a lot lower

Oh sorry I forgot to add on Iron levels. That in some areas they consider levels of 10 as when treatment is needed(not 11 as per the scale) just depends on your midwife/Dr. Although TBH if they are low early on, they are likely to continue to get worse (mine did).

Tablets are not great though, my advice has been to use Spatone or Floradix (liquid)and make sure you drink fresh OJ with any iron containing foods/tablets etc to help absorption

Hi all, Just wanted to check in and catch up - so much going on.

Uki - glad your scan was ok. Such a relief!

I'm just extraordinarily tired since Friday. And just generally feel like I have a really, really bad hang over! DH being very sweet and helpful which is good. Am just wishing the days away at this point - 2 more weeks till "safe".

would second cairns on the Spatone, I can't tolerate iron tablets, I've got IBS and they cause all sorts of problems. Spatone is great, and like cairns says, drink it with orange juice to aid iron absorption.

Well I look about 4 months pregnant already, am only 9+2!! People are definitely going to start sussing. I still haven't been to the docs, I must get that sorted

Oonagh- sorry to hear of your friend, that is terrribly sad, I gather she has no children yet? that would be devestating, hope she takes your baby OK, she sounds like a good friend.

taleoftwo- sorry to hear of hard conceptions going on around you, will you really tell them it was a suprise?

kanuck- Sorry to hear of anaemia-I guess anaemia is pretty common, since it is a routine test, you must be even extra tired and weak though, i agree with everyone else get the beans (cannelloni- are great) and OJ and tablets into you.

gotta go ds is unhappy, wants to carry his yogurt around the house and I won't let him.

I'm 8+1 today and I've decided I don't look pregnant yet, just tubby ;(

Hi all, newcomers and all, good to catch up with your news and head into 2009...

Well, been running around for the last month but managed to have an early dating scan which wrongly dated me then a totally pointless nuchal scan which resulted in, well, nothing, as too early So I am 11 weeks tomorrow and bubba is fine which is aces, plus I've stopped feeling sick (unless I don't eat / move too fast / etc) Have had back ache, insomnia and constipation (sorry) so not all roses but crossing fingers for the good days!

Hi all x
Well I am 7+1 today and have finally been to the docs (1st appointment available!!) and he has referred me to the midwife who I see next monday for my booking in.

I had to go straight from the docs to the dentist and have a tooth out so I am feeling a bit sorry for myself

My symptoms are easing up a bit and I dont feel as sick as I have done (not sure if that is good or bad though) I havent had any pain or cramps though so hopefully my body is just adjusting to being pg.

Another thumbs up for Spatone . After I had dd I ended up on painkillers, iron tablets then also lactulose for the constipation and ended up saying "sod all the bloody doctors" and took spatone instead and never looked back.

Feeling stressed here. Am still not fully well and not eating a huge amount of food. Also getting pains across my tummy (though I think it's probably from the puking). I just wish it was time for my scan so I could know things are ok but it's still 2 1/2 weeks away . Feel like I'm not eating enough for the baby and my bump is definitely smaller than first time around.

readyfornumber2 - ouch to tooth removal
zorra - at the wrong dating scan

Good luck to those of you having scans soon.

Nuttygirl- you have a bump?!

I'm in maternity clothes and am 9 weeks today. I got some great stuff - all the online maternity stores have got sales on. I did think it was jinxing things but I realised that was silly and I couldn't carry on with just one pair of jogging bottoms.

Anyone else got a toddler and feeling guilty? I've felt so sorry for him - watching so much tv and not being half as active as before I was pregnant.

Noticeable bump developing here too, and only 10 weeks. Must wear loose fitting clothes while it is still meant to be a secret ...

Picante, I also have a toddler but am loving the fact that his existence stops me from obsessing about this pregnancy like I did last time around, there simply isn't enough time to ponder everything/google everything etc like last time! Although today as I tidied up his toys for the milionth time I did worry what my house will look like when I am too big and tired to bother!

a big wave to everyone generally and hope all is well

Hi Girls

Just back from my scan and things aren't looking to good.

Last Tuesday's scan, going on my dates I would have been just starting my 9th week. The embryo was measuring 3.3mm with a heartbeat. They dated me at over 6 weeks.
Scan was booked for today to see how things were progressing. I measured 4.8mm today but they were struggling to see a heartbeat. Another sonographer was called to give a second opinion and she saw a heartbeat but not very strongly. Anbther scan has been booked for next Tuesday but everyone that has saw me today has started their sentences with "not wanting to give you false hope..."

This is my 3rd pregancy (2 miscarriages) and I cant believe it maybe about to happen again. I dont know if I am strong enough for this.

Thanks for listening.

hi amelied, just wanted to send some support, i know it's easier said than.. but try not to spend every moment worrying. there's a hearbeat and the embryo has grown so there's every reason to hope that all will be fine and next week's scan will confirm this. take care girl!

hi amelied, sorry to hear things are not looking positive. Like mamamila says, at least they found a heartbeat and growth, so all is not lost yet even if it's not looking great. try not to worry about it until you know for sure one way or another - so many people have bad scares and go on to have healthy pregnancies.

hugs

Oh amelied,
You poor thing. I cant begin to think how you feel. One miscarriage for me was devastating enough. Like the other girls said, try to have hope, and even if it doesnt work out it will one day Im sure.
Anything you can do to take your mind of it, do. Sending you happy thoughts xx

Hi all. Not been on for a while but have suddenly started feeling a lot less sick having reached 11 weeks and much more human. Only read the last page of posts but amelied I'm so sorry to hear about your problems, I hope you are managing to get through the time till next scan.

I'm so glad to hear I'm not the only one digging out the maternity clothes already! I thought my bump was unnaterally large for 11 weeks. So far I've managed with normal jeans during the day but comfy joggers as soon as I'm home for the evening. Gonna have to get dh to hoick everything out of the garage at the weekend though to find my bag of maternity gear though.

Hi Amelied, I send lots of hugs and I will keep my fingers crossed.

Hi im 42 and expecting my 5 baby , its a huge gap my youngest is 13 and my oldest 24. My baby is due the end of august just saying Hi x

Hi Loganberry12 - welcome to the thread. Do you know what your EDD is? Mine is 29 August, all being well.

Amelied - so very sorry to hear about today. Will be thinking of you on Tuesday. Hope you know that there are some brilliant people on here who will be able to support you if it is bad news xxx

Hi Amelied - I'm so sorry you are going through this. The waiting is the most torturous thing ever. I'm thinking of you. Hugs...

So, read through all, too much to make comment on all - a few comments:

amelied sorry to hear your news, hope it's not as bad as it sounds! I really do!
Picante my DS watching too much TV, but he's being more active now as DH just been made redundant, so is home and can spend time with him. Silver linigns and all taht!
Wow loganberry12 losts of babysitters on hand, and could prove a useful birth-control tool as they watch what it's all about!

My news, scan today, saw baby, all seems well. Heartbeat clear, waving arms and even gave leg a kick for us! Updated list with my EDD below!

Clare1234 EDD?
Zorra EDD 27th July
Skydancer EDD 27th July
pussface EDD 29th July (DSS 14, DD 6mo)
Uki EDD 29th July (DS3,DS1)
MarxAndSparks EDD 31st July (DS 2.6)
Nandos EDD 31st July
Hope88 EDD 1st Aug
Cairns EDD 1st Aug
BumpVLump EDD 1st Aug (first)
Cheekymonkey EDD 1st August (DS 3.9)
anniecam38 EDD 2nd Aug (DS3)
Specialoffer EDD 2nd Aug (DS16m)
funnysinthegarden EDD 2nd Aug (DS3)
nellyup EDD 2nd aug (DD3, DS4)
faerieprincess EDD 3rd Aug (DS20m)
gemdangracie EDD 3rd Aug (DD2)
itsamiracle EDD 3rd Aug (DS2)
babylanguagelearner EDD 3rd Aug (DS 12m)
TaleofTwoCities EDD 4th Aug (DS4,DD2.1)
moosecat1 EDD 4thAug
hippyme EDD 4th Aug
nuttygirl EDD 6th Aug
noodle12 EDD 6th Aug (DD 2.5)
PPorgy EDD 6th Aug
fairylights EDD 7th Aug (DS2)
Mayl EDD 7th Aug (DD DS)
2HotCrossBunnies 8th Aug (DS 3.6 DS 1.7)
cakesandchocolate EDD 8th Aug
MammaDani EDD 8th Aug
BabyBump2B EDD 9th Aug
sweetiewrapper EDD 10th Aug
LittleFairySmile EDD 11th Aug (DS age 2)
Oonaghbuna EDD 11th Aug (DD1 3.6 DD2 23mths)
Lyra75 EDD 11th Aug (DS 16 months)
hencath EDD 12th Aug (first)
fairygirl3 EDD 12th Aug (DS, DS, DD)a
Kanuck EDD 12th Aug
amelied EDD 12th Aug
MichaelaS EDD 13 Aug
suwoodolf EDD 13th Aug (DD 7, DS 2)
Heinzsight EDD 14th Aug (DS1 12, DS2 9, DD 15 months)
babycat EDD 14th Aug (DD)
Zen1980 EDD 14th Aug (first)
Picante EDD 15th Aug (DD 2.7)
chocolatine EDD 17th Aug
InspectorGadget EDD 17th Aug
mamamila EDD 17th Aug (DD)
ThePippy EDD 19th Aug
WeAreStardust 19th Aug
Beetlesbugsandbutterflies (DS3) 19th August
Beccylt EDD 20th Aug (1 DC)
Cwtchy EDD 21st Aug (DD 15 mos)
Lea1980 EDD 21st August (DS 15 mos)
thoughtforms EDD 22nd Aug
Sushipaws EDD 22nd Aug (DD 21mo)
olivo EDD 27th Aug (DD 2.4)
teachertalk EDD 28th Aug (DS5)
Pinkypanther EDD 29th August
readyfornumber2 30th Aug (DS)
Hawkmoth EDD TBC (DD3)
bratnavipoddslitecuddlytoy EDD TBC (DSD,DD,DD)

Hope that's the most up-to-date list!

Sorry about spelling, tired and sick here!

oh, amelied, will be thinking of you and praying for good news. try and stay strong.