Due April 2006

[MrsQ]

Hello... Technically I'm due on 30 March, but the March list is already quite long and if DS was anything to go by, we'll be well into April by the time this shrimp makes an appearance (fingers crossed, touch wood, etc etc! - still at the early superstitious stage!!). Shall I start with some stats? I'm 34 (will be 35 just after birth), DH is 33. We've got one DS just turned 2.

Hope to have some thread partners soon, I'm v friendly, honest

Shelly24 - I dont actually feel glad that I am crap. I just feel that if you do feel crap then its good to know it is normally for a positive reason.

However you are right about not always being sick as I have 2 friends and with both their pgs they were not sick and so far have healthy babes.(one yet to come)

and with DS didnt feel sick at all.

Hi all

Had my first proper docs appointment today and they did a little scan for me! There he/she was, heart pounding away, I was so excited!! Even got a little photo.

All absolutely fine so feel much more confident about the whole thing now - although still absolutely sick as a dog!!

Oh and peepee - I'm not an insomniac - I live in the US

Hi ladies.

Back form my hospital appointment. Had a scan and saw mini me.
I feel a bit shitty just because the consultant was a bit vague. I was too scared to ask anything. I just didn't want him to hurt either of us doing the transvaginal scan and I didn't want to stay there any longer just incase he told me something negative. I know it sounds stupid.
He was not sure of the dates as though I had dated my p/g by last a/f he seems to think I may be only about 6 weeks 4days. I have to go back next tuesday for another scan.

Shelley24 sorry for upsetting you. It wasn't intentional. I am only guided by what Gp and consultant have said regarding morning sickness. As I have never had it b4 and have always had negative remarks about not having m/s and am now getting positive ones from them for having it. I have obviusly been fooled into associating no m/s with m/c.

Sorry again.

How many weeks are you going from last a/f? Maybe he's working more on size or something. Or maybe he's odd and doing it from mid-cycle point - which would be about right for you wouldn't it? As long as you (or at least scanner!) saw heartbeat then don't worry about vague consultant, he's probably just not good in the heat!

I don't think ms has anything to do with healthy pregnancy or not really. The only plus I can see from it at this stage is that until I start showing or feeling the baby, it is at least one sign that I'm still pg. Can't wait til hit 2nd trimester and it plateaus out for a bit

MrsQ,
Last A/F was 7 weeks ago. Consultant measured the pregnancy. He reckons I am about 6 weeks if that. He was struggling a bit as the equipment was not as flash as other ones I have had used on me. He did not mention a heartbeat but did say that it was difficult to get a good view as everything was high up and beanie was not in a good position. He did not seem worried though.
I am going to have to wait until next tuesday for my next scan. Hopefully it will be a bit more conclusive. DH said he saw and understood what the consultant was saying. All I saw was glare from a back light on the screen.
I don't want to think about it to much as it'll drive me mad. I struggle to stay positive and just assume the worst all the time. DH and I had a chat and both of us are finding it hard to beleive that there is a baby in me. (though he and consultant have seen it) It is difficult to explain. I just wish that next week when I scan I see an obvious heartbeat and perhaps a thumbs up from my beanie!

I hope so too peepee. I saw a definate little heart beating away at my scan and it really does make your spirits soar

Fingers, toes and everything else crossed for you til next week

I will have everything crossed for you too peepee. I think when it is so early on it is difficult to get a clear picture from the scan, but I am sure your little bean is growing nicely in there

Thanks for the support. I feel loads better today. I think it has finally sunk in........NOT A LOT I CAN DO..... Decisions have already been made by a far greater being than me!

I am going to chill out and take things easy.
Am on wind down. Last day at work is friday then of until 27th September. Yyyyiiiiiiiiiiiiiippppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Shelly24

Glad your ok

I am with you on the sickness thing.I suffered terribly with both my daughters.I would not wish it on anyone.It has nothing to do with outcome as one was born healthy and one was stillborn at 25 weeks (I know you know this hun,its for anyone else who doesnt)

I hear people say if you feel sick then its a good sign?tosh i say!!
xx

This thread seems to have gone so quiet.

Where is everyone?

Maybe I am just on the thread alot cos I am desk bound and bored at work!

Home time in an hour. DH is collecting me tonight so I don't have to struggle on the underground. It is still baking hot out there!

Morning all, hope everyone is feeling OK. Just wanted to check in and say congratulations to the three of you who have just had your scans, that's fantastic news! Peepee, I can completely understand that you're encouraged by the fact that you now have ms, when you didn't have in your previous pregnancies - that does sound hopeful to me!! At least it tells you that your body is working hard on the pregnancy and that all the hormones have kicked in, even if it's no guarantee whatsoever that there isn't some genetic error that might only come to light later.

I've been hit by ms in a big way now, and I have to say I envy all of you that haven't... grrr It's not too bad in the mornings, but it starts getting worse and worse in the afternoons, until from 4pm onwards I'm puking my guts out. Hate it, hate it, hate it. I'm barely able to take care of ds when I feel like this, so have decided to keep him at nursery for a couple more weeks - luckily they hadn't given his place away yet. At least that way he gets to run around outside and gets a nice home-cooked meal every day, so I don't have to feel too guilty about letting watch tv and serving him jar food. Cooking smells have me running straight to the loo at the moment!

Off to the doctor's for my 1st antenatal appointment now!

Homsa,

Let us know how you got on. Is it your first scan today?
I hope m/s eases up a bit for you....it sounds awful.
Got my jab a bit wrong this morning. I think I wa still half asleep. It took 3 attempts.
Thank God it doesn't hurt! I am getting the hang of it though. The bruising is getting smaller.
Anyway, it's all for a good reason, so not worried. I tell myself that if there is any pain, 'IT's GOOD PAIN.' I think it's quite funny really.
DH is more concerned about my sanity!

Peepee, those injections sound gross! Your "good pain" philosophy will be severely tested when you give birth

Didn't have a scan this morning, just the booking-in visit or whatever it's called. Was quite pleased to be given my notes and the silly bounty pack, it made it all seem a bit more real... The scan will be a bit of a problem, as we'll be moving house around the time when I should be having it, so will need to ring up the ultrasound dept. and hassle them to let me have it early. They're now doing a combined dating/nuchal fold scan at 11 weeks, which is great, cos last time I had to pay for the nuchal fold scan privately. It also turns out I will have to have my antenatal appointments at the hospital instead of the GPs as I had an emergency c-section with ds.

I treated myself to some lovely Thai noodles from the market place after the appointment, and I'm actually feeling pretty OK so far - there must me some secret ingredient in Thai food! When I was in the puking stage with ds, it had to be green chicken curry all the time! (contrary to popular belief, he doesn't like it at all...)

Hi everyone!

Just thought I would pop along to see how you are all getting on. Hope all is well.

To save me having to read through all the thread (too much, too soon and all that...) tell me, is everyone still going strong?

Love to you all xxxxxx

I am still here. I booked my scan today, but because I wanted DH there and he works 60 miles away I was limited to when I could go so I have to wait until the end of the month which is when I will be 13 weeks.

My ms is very erratic, I have days where there is nothing, but this morning I was sick. It is no where near as bad as last time, although there is time for it to kick in.

I want to start doing aqua aerobics again (I did it last time, but just an ordinary class). In my area there are special aquanatal classes, but I am not sure when I should start. Is anyone else doing special antenatal exercise classes? I do pilates and my instructor is happy for me to continue with that which is good. I want to try and keep as active as possible (although a 2 year old does see to that )

I did pregnancy yoga last time and will deffo do it again this time. From memory you couldn't start the classes until about 14 weeks. Never really found out if that was due to popularity or something medical - would have thought the former since its pretty low impact and you can do normal yoga anyway. It was great though, really relaxing and a nice set time when you can escape out just for you.

I did pg yoga too and loved it. But don't think I can manage this time with DD being around, tho the fact that she is prob. makes me need it more!

I am not feeling sick at all and didn't last time either. The only thing that keeps me reminded of what's going on is the tiredness. Also the whopping great silver cross pram and cot we just inherited...! I have been a bit free with my tongue and have told more people than I meant to with the result that hand me downs are already on their way. It does feel a bit soon for all that. Those of you who have suffered m/c's will I'm sure be a lot quieter at this stage and to be honest sometimes I wish I'd shut up about it. damn and damn. Surely the risks must lessen as time goes on? We must be less at risk at 9 weeks than at 4 for instance? Sorry if this is an insensitive question for those of you who have first hand experience but it's something I have been wondering.

Spots, quick answer to your question. NO.
Long ansa from expereince
I have had 4 m/c
2 lasted 5 to 6 weeks
1 lasted 8 weeks
1 lasted 11 weeks

Though this is the case docs reckoned they were all missed m/c at around 6 weeks. I know this was not true for 11 week one as I saw the foetus plus I had sickness from 6 to 8 weeks.

Anyway, enough negativity. I don't want to think about it and neither should anyone else.

WE MUST BE POSITIVE

I have 35 minutes left to the end of my shift.
When I get back from hols I think I will be asking to do normal day shifts as lates are killing me.

So much for being positive!
I had some light brown discharge overnight. Have been to the EPU this morning for a scan. Though he could see the thick linning of womb and the pregnancy sac he could not make out a clear fetus. This has all gone horribly wrong again for me. I know it has. Had blood taken for HCG levels. Have to go in again on Sunday to give more blood. I will be going to clinic again on Tuesday for a further scan. This will give me a definate ansa to bloods and scan. I am not at all hopeful.
I wish I could have a reason for all of this.

peepee - (((hugs))) hope every thign works out for u honney (((hugs))) how far are u now?

Peepee - Please keep your chin up. I know it's easier said than done but just try to keep a positive mind until next scan on Tuesday. I know it will be a long and hard weekend but everyone is here for you as i'm sure your family are too. If you want to CAT me Peepee to talk, I'm here to listen. I have my fingers crossed for you and am thinking of you. Love and massive hugs xxx
Sending you positive vibes to get through the weekend {{positive vibe for peepee}}

Peepee just wanted to say am thinking of you, Tuesday can't come soon enough I know.

sorry to hear this worrying news x E