Due March 2010 - do my boobs look big in this?

[donttrythisathome]

Hello everyone,

I can't find a March 2010 thread so thought I'd start with.

This is my first and i think my EDD is 2 March 2010.

Come and join me!

TAKELOVING - hi. I think you can ask midwife for tests. You can get free NHS test for down syndrome now called combined test. It's not 100 percent accurate, but it gives more accurate result than just a blood test. She should have given you a booklet about all kinds of test you should have but if your midwife is reassuring and quiet then maybe it means that you are young and healthy and having a lovely pregnancy!

TakeLC Congrats on your pregnancy, your 12 week scan was your first major check for abnormalities - but you'll be offered another at 20 weeks and should be offered a blood test at around 16 weeks if you wish to have it

Also, anyone else felt the baby move yet? I've been feeling slight movements since last week, I've heard it is possible this early, it's deffo not wind and feels like the movements I had with DS1 only not as strong.

Still waiting for NHS scan but private one coming up next week.

xx

Hi all

Haven't been on for awhile so will need to go back and reread at some point but hope everyone is well and progressing happily.

I have my scan booked in 2 and 1/2 weeks time. I wanted to go in earlier as on holiday next week but apparently they don't scan until after 12 weeks because baby isn't big enough to check for things (apparently 11 ½ weeks wont do!). Anyway, trying not to worry about it. Too. Much. Ahhhh

Until I have the scan though I feel like I am in limbo. Bit fed up of trying not to get excited about it in case something goes wrong. My sister said just don?t think about it but it?s easier said then done when you are throwing up all the time ? it?s like a constant reminder (not a great one either). Ughh. Please let me stop being/feeling sick soon and let my scan come round really quickly!!! Also being very over emotional and cry every time dh does anything nice for me, like bringing me a glass of water even. Get a grip girl. Also finding that I want to smack people on the tube in particular all the people who bang in to me and in particular my stomach. Makes me feel very vulnerable. Plus wish I looked pg enough to be offered a seat as standing up on a moving tube when its really hot and you have ms isn't fun. Keep on having to get off the tube for a few minutes and then get on the next one.

Gosh...only meant to be a quick post as am work, obviously needed to get things off my chest!

Hope you are all enjoying the sunshine.

Hi,

I did get a blood test at my scan, still have to ring to get results.... I forgot

Cyphercat Maybe midwife does think I'm "young and healthy and having a lovely pregnancy" I am 24 years old Not too much sickness, but VERY tired!

Thanks for comments,

T

hi everyone - haven't been on in AGES and have been trying to catch up with all the posts but it is too much for my preg head to cope with so will start anew from today.

had my 12 week scan today - just one baby (phew) sucking his/her thumb and looking very cute. The sonographer kept going on about what a lovely baby it was {smile] - I was like, yeah right, bet you say that to all the pg mums!

Great to know all is well though and I can stop trying to hide my bump!

Hope everyone is well (seem to be from my quick scan through recent posts?) and promise to keep up properly from now on [slapped wrist]

Afternoon ladies

I've also not been on in ages - trying to cut down my MNing at work as I told a couple of colleagues about the pregnancy and they were like "well, we had spotted you were on Mumsnet so kind of guessed" . The joys of an open plan office!

It's so lovely to hear of happy scan news - here's to many more

So I've also made it to 12 weeks and am also very relieved and happy about that (am liking your cartwheels in the mind TakeLovingChances ). I've got my booking in app next Sunday, so Designerbaby it's great to hear that the Whittington midwives are so lovely . I'm glad they're giving you the reassurance you need, as it should hopefully carry through when you transfer to St George's and at least helps you to look forward (as much as that's possible ) to birth no 2. I've then got my scan next Tuesday when I'm 13 weeks exactly .

Am looking forward to making it public at work as my tum is definitely growing and am getting sick of trying to hide it! Sucking it in is just not cutting the mustard these days ...

Also it's very comforting to know I'm not the only one doing wicked farts (Minicooper I'm going to knick your "It wasn't me, it was the baby" ) and waking up at odd times. I've also been having vivid nightmare-ish type dreams...I've never really had nightmares and am finding it quite disturbing at times. I reckon it's all my pregnancy anxiety coming out in dream form!

Hope those feeling sick start to feel better soon.

annamama - How about "Do I look pregnant yet or just fat?" fab idea for a thread titleXXX

I too have been lurking!!!! 12 weeks today for me and must admit i feel really good, although tired!!!! Got this week off from work and seem to be doing more than when i am work!!!!lol

good luck with up coming scans ladies xxxxx

I think that's fantastic thread. I second "Do I look pregnant yet or just fat?" or "I'm not fat, I'm pregnant!"

Just pooping in to let you all know that my scan went fine, sonographer was very matter of fact and we were in and out again in no time so not much of an 'experience'.

Still, she was professional and good at her job, due date was spot on (6th March). I had a tear in my eye when she showed me the screen and I could see all was ok. Dylan sat in his buggy shouting and chewing his toy car (teething). Dh is over the moon, seems more 'real' to him now he's seen the 'evidence'

Back later to catch up properly

Becky7000 15 February #4
Tigresswoods 1 March #1
DrSkid 1 Mar #3
Potpourri 1 March #4
onlyanauntie 1 March #1
369thegoosedrankwine 1 March #2
MissieMoosMummy 1 March #2
cyphercat EDD 2 March #2
Caitni EDD 2 March #1
Horsiemummy 2 March #2
Oscarsmumm 2 March #2
pureeandpearls 2 March #2
Pipsonhisway 2 March #1
sarahmikeharryandrosie 3 march #3
Donttrythisathome EDD 3 March #1
Smac 4 March #2
BlueyDragon 4 March #2
TakeLovingChances 5 March #1
Dalrymps 5 March #2
Dophus 07March #3
Twofalls 7 March #2
Carrie2010 7 March #1
BYM 8 March #2
CAFW 9th March #2
ilgb 9 March #2
Sariska 9 March #2
rebeccacad 9 March #1
wilkos 11 March #2
Lemonadegirl 11 March #2
itwascertainlyasurprise 11 March #1
Josie22 12 March #1
Swingsofglory 12 March #2
Iwonka 12 March #1
Scooby26 13 March #1
Vixie123 13 March #1
MrsSnow 13 March #1
Minicooper 14 March #2
slackrunner 14 March #2
Poppyjen 15 March #1
Annamama 15 March #2
Childofthe80s 16 March #1
mmtwgr 16 march #2
Scootergrrrl 17 March (??) #3
Arcadie 17 March #3
SleepWhenImDead 18 March #2
designerbaby 19 March #2
Kay1980 19 March #2
Luckysalem EDD 22 March #2
Veryworriedme 22 March #1
Easydoesit 24 march 2nd
Rindercella EDD 27 March #2
Fleximum EDD 28 March #3

hooray I'm on the list!

thanks Arcadie all sorted.

Everyone...has anyone had early bleeding? I'm 9 weeks. need some reassurance as the hospital had none in stock today!!

hello all
Scan was fine too - I was bang on for the 23rd March so yay me and MY dates not the official LMP stuff!! So it puts me at 9+2 so have to go back in a few weeks. Nice to see the bean in there with a heartbeat and everything!
dairymps Agree re matter of fact sonographers - do they not realise it's a worrying moment for us?!! Honestly. The number of friends I've had who've not had good 12week scans has made me really nervous each time for my scan, and they have absolutely no sympathy!
Hey ho. am feeling slightly hormonal and hmpf anyway, got flamed on another thread by someone completely misunderstanding me . poor me. not good for the hormones! Might just stick with you lovely ladies for the moment in which case!

sorry just to add i wasn't scaremongering there re the scans - ignore. hope i haven't worried anyone.

why would anyone flame you?? it wasn't me was it?? if it was i never meant it ha ha!!

ha no it wasn't you! I'm prob over-reacting anyway. i just asked what i thought was a simple question and the next thing i know she's quoting me and saying I called her something I DID NOT! Anyway. enough. it wasn't you easy definitely not

Just checked the thread you meant (yes I'm always this nosey as I find it incredible that Mums can actually be so nasty to each other on MN). You said nothing wrong MummyElk. Silly oversensitive people. you stick with us girl, we'll be nice to you.

Back again...

veryworried- How did the scan go?

LouBudd- Glad everything was ok at the scan, here's hoping the next few weeks fly by

DB- How's the strange 'uterus falling out' sensation going today?

mini- Good on you looking in to joining the gym, I can't eve go up and down the stair a few times with out gasping for air like an old lady at the moment!

annamama- I know what you mean about having anew born being a shock after getting used to having a toddler. I'm thinking in some ways it will be eaiser than having a toddler as you can put a newborn in a bouncy seat and they'll still be there 2 minutes later, or will they just be crying at you? Anyway, I was saying to dh the other day that ds has just gotten more and more fun adn more interesting as he's gotten older but I expect all the new babies 'firsts' will be just as exciting. That first smile is magical

Loving the new thread title suggestion

Tigress- Good luck for your scan tomorrow

Scooby- Glad things seem to be getting sorted at work. Still appauled by their attitude though, 'headache'?! . Don't take no shit!

Mumbot- Glad you've got a doppler for reassurance. wish I had one!

MummyElk- How did the scan go?

DB- Glad your mw app went so well and you're feeling well looked after and cared for

MrsSnow- Hope the light headedness wears off soon. Maybe mention it to the mw next week, she might have some helpful tips?

pureeandpearls- I'm sure the scan will be just fine, not at all unusual for symptoms to dissapear at this stage.

Rindacella - Hope your sickness wears off and you feel better soon.

rebeccacad- I understand you feeling worried but my symptoms eased off at about the same stage and I have no bump at all, still scan was totally fine today! Hang in there, you'll be fine!

cyphercat- I think you have descrbed exactly how I feel. I am utterly exhausted and i'm sure at times dh just thinks i'm putting it on or being lazy. As expected this gets me irritated and annoyed, especially with all those hormones! I don't seem to be able to go out walking in the sun for any length of time without getting an awful headache. Here's hoping we all feel a lot better soon!

Takelovingchances- Woo Hoo! Congratualtions on reaching the 12 week mark . Glad your scna went well and your apponitment.

Not sure what's supposed to happen with your notes etc, think it differs from area to ares. At my booking in app I had a midwife who is known for being very thorough (she was last time too). She made me aware about all extra tests and said I can decide at the time which one's I want if the need arises. She also mentioned the nuchal (sp?) scan and advised me it is chargeable if I want one and told me when I would have to have one by etc. I got given my 'notes' folder after my scan today. The best thing to do I thin would be to ring and double check if you have any doubts

mumbot- I could have sworn I felt a few movements a few weeks ago but I thought at the time it really was too early and baby would have been too small. I did read that it would have been capable of involuntary movements at that point... Nothing since though and I didn't feel anything till about 16 wks last time.

josie- I know what you mean about feeling in limbo, it's awful when you just want to know everything is ok. I hope time flies by and your scan is here before you know it. Also hope your sickness eases off soon!

DrSkid- Thrilled your scan was fine. Aww at baby sucking it's thumb. Mine was just jerking about

Caitni - LOL at your collegues guessing you were pg from seeing you on MN

Congratulations on reaching the 12 week mark! I'll officially be 12 weeks on sat

SMHaR - Congratulations on getting to 12 weeks!

It's taken me sooo long to write this, bet there will be loads more posts when I post this!

HA HA HA I just realised that when I posted earlier I wrote I was 'just pooping in' LOL

Sooo pleased for all of you that have safely arrived at 12 wees and those having had great scan results.

Fab thread suggestion - see we didnt need 100 more posts to think of one - just one clever lady!

Away to pack for a 3 day study trip away- feel like it like a hole in the head!!! Still when I come back it will be only be 3 days til the scan and a to a very long drive down to Kent!

ttfn xx

Ooooh Scooby... Kent? whatcha doin in Kent?

Hi everyone-I've been lurking too and keeping up with everyone as best as I can.
I had my 12 week scan today and combined test. Was totally bricking it, but it was all fine. Such a relief and a very cute baby if I do say so myself Very cute crossed legs with toes sticking up in the air.

OH nearly missed it though as he missed a train and had to make a mad dash across London in a taxi. i swear I was just planning on leaving him when he rang to say he had arrived. Very rational me

Hope everyone is feeling well - can't wait for the second trimester!

arcadie love the fact that you managed to trawl through the threads to find the one i mean! is there some clever mumsnet way of doing that then?! thank you though x

in awe of dairymps's ability to catalogue everyone's movements!! very impressive!

and glad for dttah and her husband's mad dash!

Lying in bed last night after Wee number 3 and did some maths. If I'm 9+3 which the scan said i was..that means I literally conceived the night I had my coil taken out !!!! I was pretty fertile last time but REALLY didn't think lightening strikes twice and all that!
Blimey

Mummy elk - there is an easy way. Click on person's name. It brings up their profile. It will also tell you the last few htreads they posted on. I just picked the most controversial looking one!

Easydoesit ? my sister had a really heavy bleed with first baby at around the nine week mark. She had to wait all weekend for a scan (in which time she had convinced herself of the worst due to the heaviness of the bleeding) but it was all fine and she now has a gorgeous and very naughty two year old. They never found out what it was. Bleeding isn?t necessarily a bad sign but it is scary. I would try and speak to a different doctor/midwife if you feel you aren?t getting proper reassurance. Take care of yourself and try not to worry.

Morning All

Congrats to all those who have had there scans and are finished with the horrible first trimester.

I'm really glad your OH made it DTTAH, I would have divorced my DH too if he didn't make it.

I'm glad to hear that you took your DS Dairyimps as we also are going to have to take DD with us and I wasn't sure how they would react.

Well the backache has gone but the rest has stayed and I am constantly uncomfortable. My body doesn't seem to be able to make up it's mind between being constipated and the opposite. I have had terrible IBS ever since DD was born due to CS complications so I'm wondering whether it's all related. I have my booking in appointment on Monday so I will ask the midwife about it then.

Hope everyone else is well and getting past the sickness stage.