The Continuing Adventures of the First Time Frolicker Graduates....

[Hermya321]

Right (plonks self down and breaks out the biscuit tin and tea bags), I've stuck the kettle on. Whose joining me?

ARRIVALS:

Fulhamgirl - EDD 30th May - DOB 9th Apr - Girl - Lily Ann - 4lb

CURRENT__GRADUATES:

Trying4Baby1 - BFP 21st Aug - 25th Apr - Girl
Kaystar - BFP 27th Aug - EDD?
Pepperonipizza - BFP 12th Sep - 24th May - Boy
Ladyemmalou83 - BFP 13th Oct - 23rd Jun - Girl - Erin Elizabeth
bluesnowfalcon - BFP 14th Oct - EDD?
DesperateHousewife21 - BFP 3rd Nov - EDD 18th Jul - Boy - Dylan
Spirael - BFP 7th Nov - EDD 25th Jul - Secret
Curlycasper - BFP 11th Nov - EDD 21st Jul - Girl
EmsieRo - BFP 16th Nov - EDD 20th Jul
vix206 - BFP 8th Dec - EDD 22nd Aug
HypotheticalMummy - BFP 9th Dec - EDD?
Ozziegirly - BFP 16th Dec - EDD 24th Aug
NovemberAli - BFP 24th Dec - EDD 2nd Sep
Eleanora - BFP 28th Dec - EDD 4th Sep
WhiteRoses - BFP 11th Jan - EDD 15th Sep - Boy
hamsterlover - BFP 11th Jan - EDD?
Hobnob - BFP 17th Jan - EDD 26th Sep
MadameG - BFP 17th Jan - EDD 16th Sep
pixiestix - BFP 18th Jan - EDD 24th Sep
ceebs05 - BFP 22nd Jan - EDD 29th Sep
addie81 - BFP 28th Jan - EDD 8th Oct
chancewouldbeafinething - BFP 1st Feb - EDD 11th Oct
WorrisomeHeart - BFP 29th Jan - EDD 12th Oct
Hermya321 - BFP 12th Feb - EDD 24th Oct
fudgecat - BFP 19th Feb ? EDD 28th Oct
Pidgin - BFP 27th Feb - EDD?
Honeymoo - BFP ? - EDD 1st Nov
YorkshireTeaDrinker - BFP 1st Mar - EDD 6th Nov
DrewsGirl - BFP 4th Mar - EDD?
bunnygirl80 - BFP 12th Mar - EDD 19th Nov
Mumnerves - BFP 1st Apr - EDD 8th Dec
Spanishlady - BFP 3rd Apr - EDD?
luckyseven - BFP 8th Apr - EDD 17th Dec
Capricorn76 - BFP 12th Apr - EDD 1st Jan
Homebound - BFP 30th Apr - EDD 8th Jan

FUTURE_GRADUATES:

aly323
Ariesgirl
Bellaby
calligraphy82
Calyx
CaveMum
chalky3
cher rycobbler
claireinthecommunity
Dinkytinky
evilgiraffe
FelicityFlick
haloflo
Kaloki
kkas
kurl yvoice
misshoohaa
MrsWajs
Muser
Papertiger
pinkiePoo
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seablue
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Wannamummy
Zippys

Halo, Muse is totally right, brown spotting is usually nothing to worry about at all, and lots of us on this thread had it, including myself. The doctors will probably only act on it if its is accompanied by cramps or lots of red blood. That said, if you go to the GPs and tell them your history, and TBH have a bit of a cry/hysterical moment then they will most likely refer you to the EPU so you can get some reassurance. I know thats not a very feminist piece of advice to give, but sometimes you have to make the most of being a hormonal woman!

Fudgecat - thinking nice "fat" thoughts for Splodge!

Morning All

Halo - I had bright red bleeding early on, and shit myself panicked.

Agree with visiting the GP - they can refer you to EPU. I measured 6+6 when I had the scan due to bleed. Heartbeat was clear and was a circle blob on screen which was really reassuring.

Brown is better than red from what I read at the time (as continued a couple of days), and sorry to be graphic but my bleed was fresh blood red, and a lot - not spotting at all.

I really have everything crossed things are fine xx

Fudge Good luck for today xx

Ozzie - sorry start to Mat leave wasn't great, but on a plus note not long till you meet LO!

I have had the quad test today - results Friday/Monday if high risk. During this the nurse said that in my area they were introducing the option of both the bloods and scan to all women not just to those at high risk for babies due on or after 16th Feb 2011. Not sure if they are increasing the tests offered in all areas, but thought I'd mention all the same.

Hope everyone else is having an ok Monday!

GP refered me for an early scan no crying needed! Am really glad I went now. Early scan is 11.15 Wednesday morning. I will be 7 weeks exactly then so fingers crossed a heartbeat is heard.

Thanks all, I will update you Wednesday night.

Halo scan at this stage they should be able to do the normal scan but just to warn you they might do the internal if they cant see a good picture on the other.

This is totally normal, I just wanted you to be aware to avoid worry if they say this on the day.

Also, I had to drink water to have a full bladder, 750 ml was fine, and I'm a bit of a porker so assume you'd be fine - however if the internal is needed they do allow you to go to the loo before doing this scan (as try the external scan first)

Will be thinking of you xx

My 8 week scan was done as an internal, no attempt to do a belly one first. So don't be surprised if they jump straight to dildocam haloflo. Will have everything crosses for you.

Good luck for the scan halo, I'm sure all will be fine.

fudge hope today's check went well and splodge is looking nice and fat!

We have our first NCT class tonight - am actually a bit nervous that all the other couples will be horrible, which is daft really. DH is now trying to swot up on all things birth whcih is amusing seeing as he's not done any reading before now and keeps saying things to me like 'have you thought about whether you want a managed or natural third stage?' Bless him, its very sweet but quite a shift from his previous interest level!

Hope your week is going well!

fudge hope the check up went ok, sending big fat vibes your way!

ozziegirl duh to me!! I did think that you were already in oz and wondered!! I think I'd still get jabs done, if it was me, not because of the bugs in Oz(or lack of them) but because you never know what's circulating in the plane, we're thinking of travelling after LO is born and want to wait for 3 months at least because of that. So sorry you had such a bad day, but pleased that baby is ok!

pixie hope the week goes really quick for you x

hermya I don't think it's irrational at all to freak out about not having everything planned and ready. I've already done quite a bit of my own freaking out. My Dh just seems so laid back about it all and if yours is just the same then it just puts extra pressure on us to get it right before LO comes along

flick so lovely of you to pop in ((waves))

haloflo what a bad time you've been having I can totally understand you panicking after the last time but I'm sure everything is ok, do keep us updated on weds and I hope the bleeding keeps away till then x

oneof8 what's a quad test?

worrisome hope your class goes ok, I couldn't get into one early enough, the soonest one ends 2 weeks before my due date and didn't want to pay all that money only to have gone for a few classes if LO comes early. Let us know how you get on please?

Hope everyone had a good weekend and monday. Not much happening my end except I'm sure someone has put a 'kick here' sign up on my bladder as LO has given me 2 sharp kicks over the weekend exactly against my bladder causing me to have to rush to the loo or risk weeing myself! Naughty LO !

Halo I had bleeding around about your point as well, had a scan and it was fine. I hope everything goes well though.

Fudge Hope everything is going well for you.

Mumnerves I know, my DH could be told the world was ending and his only response would be a raised eyebrow and a comment along the lines of 'nothing good on TV anyway'.

Went back to work today, I lasted until lunch time and then came home and fell asleep on the sofa. I thought I wasn't supposed to get all huffy and tired until I was as big as a house.

On the other side of things, we got our baby blankets delivered today. They're so so soft, I can't wait to put LO in them.

Work is going ok, everybody seems to be worried as we're going through a huge review type thing at the moment. It doesn't make for a nice atmos at times. You know what it's like, you get rumour after rumour going about and then when it does happen. It's never that bad. I went through something similar in my last job, I worried and worried for weeks until I got to the point of thinking 'I can't do anything about it, so whats the point'. I suspect the pregnancy 'not bothered about anything beyond the bump' attitude is helping enormously.

I'm actually enjoying being this unbothered.

Just popping by to see how Fudge got on with her Monday scan - hope all ok with Splodge. Thinking of you.

Halo - good luck for wednesday.

I rarely get time to post anymore, but I still manage to sneak a read here and there. I too, am thinking about Fudge and splodge, and am hoping for good news. Also, I just wanted to let Halo know that I had bleeding at around 6 weeks as well.

Hi all

Am feeling rubbish today so have taken a mental-health day - was feeling very nauseous on the train so turned around and came home again. Now lying on the sofa feeling better but very glad that I'm not at work! Terrible, I know, but my dedication levels have dropped completely and as I normally struggle in when I'm proper sick, I figure a day off won't hurt. Anyone else feeling very much over the whole work thing? Glad I've only got just under 6 more weeks of it.

NCT class last night was brill - people were really lovely (apart from one couple that I'm just not sure about yet - you know how some people you just don't click with?) The tutor was also great and it wasn't too 'woo' which I was worried about, especially as DH doesn't really swallow that type of thing very easily and has a tendency to make derisive comments! Not the best way to make a good impression! As it was, we talked through the stages of labour and initial thoughts on relaxation etc. Apparently the scary birth vids are still to come!

Hope you are all having ok days!

Hi all

yesterdays scan didn't go very well, the weight gain has dropped off and the flow through the cord has deteriorated

The doctor does not think that we will get to a viable weight. Just feel devastated, its my birthday today and all i can do is cry

Oh fudge so so sorry to hear that. Sending you huge hugs.

I'm so sorry fudge, there just aren't words.

Oh Fudge I'm so sorry, you're in my thoughts and prayers.

Oh Fudge, I'm so sad to hear that. Poor you and poor Splodge Keep taking it one day at a time. We are all thinking about you and willing Splodge on.

thinking of you Fudgecat, and Mr Fudgecat xx

We're here if you need xx

Oh no fudge - so sorry to hear that. Thinking of you. What a dreadful way to spend your birthday. I am crossing my fingers that there is still some hope for splodge. xx

Hi Fudge just popping over from the frolickers thread and wanted say to I'm so really very sorry about splodge. You are in our thoughts.

xxx

So sorry to hear your news Fudge, will be thinking of you and Mr Fudge xx

Fudge I'm so sorry to hear your news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Fudge so so sorry to hear your news. Thinking of you, MrFudge and Splodge. xxxx

Cant say too much as lurking on my phone on holiday but had to stop by to send my love and thoughts to fudge x x x Flo, hope you get on ok tomorrow. I will be thinking of you and will pop back tomorrow to see how you get on x x

fudge sorry to hear your news. Keeping fingers crossed for you and hoping splodge proves everyone wrong again x

Fudge I wish there was something I could say to help make everything better for you. I'm so sorry that you are having to go through all of this. Whatever happens, I just want to tell you that I am amazed and awed by the love and determination you have shown through the last few weeks and by your baby's incredible little spirit- you have both made a huge impression on me.

Also, cry all you want- your body just needs that sometimes. Sometimes crying is the best thing you can do for yourself.