Freak out room for those newly updiffed after MC to hold hands and support each other...

[YourFriendBrian]

Hello!

Newly updiffed and freaking out about spotting, cramping, the wait until your first scan and each little twinge? Settle in for lots of hand holding and supprt until you're ready to move to grads.

Lots of love
Brian x

Morning ladies!

Good luck to Emoo and Dachs and anyone else having a scan today!

Pink hugs re the bleeding fear xxx I am getting that too but everytime I go to the loo I am bleeding still brown but still coming daily...

Nix I can't wait to get to the kicking stage! I think that will make it all seem more real. Still, as this is my first I quite probably have another 10 weeks to wait for that.

Can't remeber who asked about my 50/50 stats (A&R?). It's a bit of a long one but it's because I have congential abnormalities myself. The geneticists say that my (minor) limb abnormalities usually have a genetic cause with a dominent inheritance pattern, but they don't know in my case which gene is affected (assuming they are right about it being genetic in the first place). So they can't test for it, because they don't know which gene to look at and it's not possible to analyse the entire genome of the fetus and they can't say what other impact an anomally of that gene might have on any given fetus who inherits it (or in genetics terms, how the faulty gene will express itself). So it's a bit of a wait and see situation!! However, having had normal scans which seem to show correct limbs, fingers and toes for this stage of development and normal nuchal and bloods, I'm starting to really hope/believe that this bub is not affected. Fingers crossed!!!!

Orange good luck for your scan tomorrow!!!

emoo & Dachs good luck with your scans x

pink I am the opposite... gave up knicker checking weeks ago!! You've had great scans, i'm sure your bean is well truly nestled in

Have a good day all, gotta dash, I need to stuff some fruit into myself to get me through a long dull meeting!!

Good luck today Emoo and Dachs, every thing crossed here that all's ok

Pink and Nix I'm struggling to get water down too - squash makes things much more bearable for me!

Pink the scan on Saturday is a private NT one as my health authority doesn't offer that. I'm actually looking forward to getting a clear picture of the mini-farmer, rather than worrying about the results....

Waves hello to all others, sorry for missing people!

and Pink I dreamt about fruit cake last night, woke up desperate for some

Morning All,

Good Luck Emoo and Dachs today.

Nix, fab that you felt the first kicks. Such an amazing feeling.

Daisybell Don't worry about what you think you should be feeling after the scan. I always thought with DD that it felt a bit unreal until I started to show a bit and she started to move. It'll happen, don't worry.

Wombat Fab news on your scan results.

Knitter, yep I really struggle to get warm at the moment. Except at night when I am blimmin roasting. Have the summer duvet on already and window open. What's that about? Poor DH.

Waves to Orange, Pink, Digi, MummyA, A&R and all those I have missed.

Chicken pox has arrived in our house, my DD is covered in spots. I have had them and last time I was pg was tested for immunity so I think I'm okay. Going to speak to midwife anyway. DH on the other hand hasn't and I've heard it's horrid in adults so I am preparing myself to be a nurse for the next few weeks.

Off now to wait on DD who is lying on settee watching Winnie the Pooh.

Just a quickie! Eee those were the days

Good luck dach and emoo today. Great news that tests and scans are coming back positive.

MummyA I too am blabbermouth. It's not in my nature to keep quiet about anything. I'd like my mind wiped until 12 weeks!

Nickster at feeling baby move. I love it when that starts happening, v v v exciting indeed!

Had minor meltdown this morning. Just stood gazing around the kitchen when I should have been making DS's lunch! Couldn't function. But after 2 crumpets am feeling slightly more human! Am putting on shedloads of weight, now weigh 13 stone! Good job I don't work near/in a farm. People would be herding me in for milking !

Catch ya later lovelies. Huge waves to everyone else.

PS I asked the MW yesterday about the pee-problems. She was great, very sympathetic!

She's going to talk to the Obstetric Physiotherapist about any exercises which I can do, and also raise the issue of those little weighted things. Hopefully, we may yet have a solution which doesn't involve the tablets or me having accidents

If anyone else is in the same boat, it may be worth asking at the hospital

Nix that is v.v.exciting, how lovely :) Nothing like that happening here yet, I like to kid myself it is because I have such marvellous stomach muscles (lies, lies, utter lies) Tis probably because of the flab layer

Btw; you can't eat cake? wtf? What a nightmare. Pass it over here missus, I shall nobly eat all the cake for you.

Daisy and others - I didn't find the 12 week scan helped me connect either. The private one was a bit better as the doc took much longer so we saw more moving around and so on, but I still can't really believe there's a baby in there. I suspect that does get better when the kicking starts in earnest.

And I shall be checking my knickers until Owlet arrives, oh yes.

Wombat am v.pleased your results were reassuring, that is top news. Gonna join us in Grads now? Eh? Eh?

onions crumpets with cheese and worcestershire sauce on, under the grill. I could eat those til I exploded.

Tunnocks was having a scan Friday as well, yes? Good luck Tunnocks and Moo and Orange x

nix BTW I think you've got 11 days off...

1, Good Friday
2, Easter Sat
3, Easter Sun
4, Easter Monday
5, Leave Tues
6, Leave Wed
7, Leave Thurs
8, Royal Wedding Friday
9, Sat
10, Sun
11, May Day Bank Holiday...

My DH is a civil servant so is also getting the Thursday before Good Friday off for the Queens Birthday....! 12 days off for 3 days leave :) Bargain!

Thursdays List
Nickster 17+4 EDD 7/8/11 next scan 21/3/11
Orange 13+4 EDD 4/9/11 next scan 4/3
Wombat33 12+5 EDD 10/09/11 next scan 23/3/11
Daisybell1 12+2 EDD 14/09/11 next scan 5/3/11
Pinkfondantfancy 10+3 EDD 24/09/11 next scan 04/04/11
mamapower 9+2 EDD 4/10/11
DoubleDiffedDachs 8+6 EDD 7/10/11 next scan 3/3/11
Lovemysleep 8+2 EDD 11/10/11 next scan 5/3/1
Digitalgirl 7+5 EDD October next scan 11/03/11
KnitterNotTwitter 6+6 EDD 21/10/11 next scan 18/3/11
Onions 6+0 EDD 27/10/11
AandRmum 6+1 EDD 28/10/2011
Velvetcu 5+6 EDD 30/10/2011
IreneHeron 5+3 EDD 26/10/11
MummyAbroad 4+6 EDD 4/11/2011

Still got my fingers crossed for Dachs and emoo scans...

BTW onions now have massive craving for crumpets... Can't leave the house as am waiting for phone call though... Wonder if I can make them?

Aha - Delia has a crumpet recipe... making them now :)

Is it only me and Brian on here again? What do you all do at lunchtime then? I have visions of long-lazy lunches, popping into smart boutiques and generally being fabulous...

Naw, no such luck, I am sat at my desk eating a miserable yoghurt.

Brian you useless lump, stick the kettle on will you?

Ps. Knitter , chuck us a crumpet when you're done please

owl OMG a 'miserable yoghurt' that sounds hideous... does it sigh a lot and give off gloomy vibes...

Obv. I'm making double recipe of the crumpets and will be serving them up here fresh from the pan in bout 30 mins.... Put your requests for toppings in now.. Classic Butter, Butter and Honey, Butter and Strawberry Jam and, for the truely depraved, Butter and Marmite...

I'm lurking but my iPhone is refusing to charge so with my 4% battery it's unlikely to last long :( gah.

I puked this morning awesomeness!

I have my midwife appointment next week, whoop! Do you reckon I should bring my own pot of wee to reduce the risk of being asked to wee under pressure?

mamap you are using the power of logic-why is it that you are still able to use rationalness and logic????

Pink can't hurt to take a pot of wee with you... or do one while you're waiting for the appointment. When pregnant with the MMC I'd picked up a handful of wee pots in anticipation of lots of visits where they were required. Found them a few days ago lurking at the back of a drawer bit sad that they didn't get used back then but happy that at least they'll get used this time...

Also it occured to me last night that this pg was probably concieved exactly a year after the ecopic was concieved... Ectopic was 'due' 25th Oct.. this one is due 21st Oct... I quite like the symmetry of that...

popped on for news of dach and emoo hope all went well.

Hi knitter I make my own crumpets (cant buy them here - boo) you need some metal rings, much better if you have loads of rings and a huge hot plate/biggest pan you've got otherwise doing them in batches takes aaaaaages.

In my news, I am now allowing myself to wear a full range of coloured knickers instead of the obligatory white I have been wearing for the last few months. Not got an reason for this sudden burst of confidence, but it feels nice to make a change!

xposts with the lunchtimers! I am sat in my pj's having my first morning cup of tea, not much fabulousness going on here.

Pink dont forget to NOT collect the first bit of wee that comes out and dont let the pot touch your bits, so it doesnt get "contaminated" with girl juice. I'd definitely do it in the comfort of your own home

knitter...you have too much time on your hands....

Knitter think of those of us who are in the public sector who will have to work those days because everyone else has booked them off.

Not resentful at all. Grrr.

Although if all this works out, I have 5 weeks leave to use before the end of August

MummyA Exciting news on the pants front....

In similar news my DS went off to the childminders in a fetching pair of dinosaur pants this morning... 5 pairs for £3 from ASDA yeasterday = one very happy boy :)

Hope yours are also highly decorative :)

nix true.. although the only reason I've got so much time is because I'm signed off sick 50% of the time at the moment due to the post ectopic and MMC wobble I had... :(

Useless lump hey owl?! I am hurt and putting that shameful outburst down to your hormones , but here,

So here we are my lovely ladies, one day away from the weekend, and what little treats are in store for each of you?

Pink GP's/MW's/Nurses they're all the same my love, humiliation first, treat the patient second so my advice... take a pot of pee with you

Mummy I am sure your dh will be delighted at your move away from white... assuming you haven't put him on sexy time restrictions like so many do, in which case, you'll have to stand in front of the mirror and just admire the colour for yourself

Knitter are you a lady what lunches?? Also, could I have a jam crumpet please, mmmm!

Where are our 2 scanners today, I hope all is well with them and their little beans

Nix what a lovely feeling, nothing like a little flutter to feel assured, I'm sure

mamap my love, tooty fruities do not count towards your 5 a day

To all those having scans tomorrow, good luck, in particular to teacake

Well my little poppets, you are all doing well so I will love you and leave, until the next time...

Lots of love
Brian

Hehehehe sorry Brian

Pink you can get some spare pots from the surgery normally; I've nicked some from work (tut) but at least it means I can go to the appts without the sneezing/full bladder worry. Classy, oh yes.

Those crumpets sound lush.

Btw, nice work on the puking, Pink

Hmmm

Well the crumpets aren't quite as you get in the shops... but they taste bloomin' nice

I think my batter was a bit thick so it didn't rise as much as advertised... More milk next time :) MummyA whose recipe do you use?