Getting Ready For Baby Challenge - Thread 8

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Here comes the thread, you know what to do!

Sorry for bfn orange, hope af doesn't come!

Inspired by your crumpets hb I went to get some on the way home!!

penguin so excited for your bfp!! How are you feeling?

confused hope your appointment goes okay ❤️ let us know how you get on

I went in for scan and she couldn't see the Nuchal so had to go out for 10 mins and wait for bladder to get fuller, so deffo drink an hour before cause I went in early it was only 45 mins! He was moving all over the place it was so weird to see! Gosh just so excited now want November to come now!

Omg buzz that's so exciting!!! Such a great picture, congratulations lovely

I'm feeling a bit sick (not sure if it's in my head?) I'm on a financial accounting course at work and finding it difficult, so getting stressed and tearful. I'm a little bit worried ... I've had light spotting for the past 4 days?? Seems a bit odd for implantation bleeding? I've done a self-referral to the antenatal unit today so can call them if I need to I guess.

Sorry for the bfn orange

Oh penguin I'm sure it's okay! You got another bfp today. But check in if you're worried and it's making you stressed. Sorry about work, that sounds shit!

Ahhhh buzz look at little baby Keith! What a little lovely :) So happy for you, what a wonderful picture. So excited for you and your DP. Roll on November indeed 💜💜

Sorry you're feeling so awful Penguin, is the spotting still brown? If so then am sure it's nothing to worry about. Good to get some advice though sounds like work isn't helping particularly xx

grumpy you shouldn't need a TVS for your Nuchal unless they couldn't see anything due to high BMI which you don't have. Also you don't need a full bladder for any scan here.

penguin lovely to see a CB test 😊 My EDD is about 17th January ish. Different on different sites. NHS said 17th as I have a shorter cycle.

buzz glad you scan went well 😀😍

And penguin it's normal to have some spotting on early pregnancy. Is it red or brown? When was AF due?

No sign at all of AF here 😀😀

Buzz Keith looks great! Congrats!

Mummy that would explain why EPU scan was transvaginal I guess it's harder to see when it's so small. I wrongly assumed that the 12 week scan was also transvaginal because it said I don't need a full bladder. Is the abdominal scan tech more advanced to not require it then? Sorry for all the Qs!

penguin hope you feel better and the spotting calms down soon x

I'm flying to Barcelona tonight straight after work and I'm exhausted as I didn't sleep well at all last night - anxious and emotional about performing at work to "prove myself" more before they find out I'm pregnant. Took all my stress out on DH so we argued. All fine in the end but exhausting. I wish I worked in a more female friendly environment! Actually scratch that I'm going back to my 5yr plan to move to the coast and run yoga retreats. Got no meetings this Friday and weekend in Spain on my own so I will be RELAXING hard.

Buzz gorgeous 😁

Oh buzz! What a gorgeous picture! Hello Keith!!! Glad all went well.

I am sitting here delighted as a girl in my office has just asked me if I'm using something different on my face or had a facial as my skin looks great and I'm glowing apparently! I was like oh just a bit of extra concealer today 😂😂😂 Seemingly she noticed when she saw me yesterday which is the first day I was in work since BFP confirmed - how weird!

Long may that last!!

Congrats buzz. Lovely picture.

No mention of full bladder when I had my scan either grumpy. I assume it just depends on the equipment?

Penguin bless you. It's such an emotional time!! And it's completely normal to be concerned by spotting. Hopefully you'll be able to get some reassurance. I'm sorry the course is hard. Do you work in accountancy? If not, and there's anything specific I may be able to help... feel free to dm me.

Hi Keith!

Aww buzz check out wee Keith! Glad everything is well and you didn't pee yourself 😂 Roll on Friday for yours jupiter! Exciting seeing all the scan pics coming in.

grumpy I would so come to your yoga retreat, sounds amazing right now!

penguin I had spotting too and my lines kept getting stronger so assuming everything is fine. Fx for you too x

Hope your appointment went ok confused

Buzz lovely picture!! Hi Keith! ☺️

Aww Buzz Keith is due on my birthday! Xx

Awhhh Buzz what a beautiful Keith! Lol

Sorry about the spotting Penguin i'm sure its just implantation or something 🤞🏻

Well my appointment was interesting... i accidently left my questions in my notes when the consultant looked through them and it seemed to get her back up a bit. She told me in no uncertain terms that she's not in the slightest bit concerned about it but they would keep the extra scans i've been booked in with but until 28 weeks she's not even going to give it a second thought.

I tried asking a question regarding the really low level and she told me it wasn't considered really low to her as she had once seen a patient with 0.1 and god when i asked if there was a risk of premature birth (as mentioned in other trusts guidlines) she spoke to me so patronising i actually cried when i left the room.

So I actually know nothing more now than I did before apart from being greatful that obviously my situation could be worse... however my mum has text me to say she has spoken to one of the midwives who has given her alot more information than what we were given and apparently it was very reassuring.

Although i'll have to get used to this woman as she's my consultant until Birth now

Omg confused that's awful!! How can she speak to you like that ridiculous that she expects you to know everything she does and isn't open to you asking questions! Could you ask to see a different consultant?

Sorry you such a horrible consultant appt confused. Will you be having all of your spots with your consultant or any with a midwife?

First day at work since my BFP and I feel like everyone knows! I know they don't but just feels like it. I was tempted to self refer today but feels so early still. I think I'm only 4weeks tomorrow. AF hasn't shown up and with the darker line today on test I'm guessing all is going well but just feels so soon!!

Aw hello Keith very photogenic! You must be over the moon Buzz What did you and Keith have on your crumpets?!

Sorry your experience wasn't great confused very insensitive for the consultant to act like this especially when dealing with a first time mum who will have no experience herself😡

Penguin hope the spotting calms down & you can start to relax easier said than done

Glad to hear you happiness is showing on your face Parsnips ! I'm definitely yet to bloom😂

Hi girls sorry I'm not getting on here as much as I like, finishing work in a week to start new job and it's all very stressful/terrifying!! Have so much loose ends to tie up as well as reading up on my new position, it's daunting as I know nothing about the department or what exactly my role is so I feel awful for being absent on here and missing the news it's just all very full on atm!
penguin and mummy huge congratulations to you both, I'm over the moon! 17th of Jan was my Edd with DS but he came on the 2nd!
buzz ahhh look at Keith, I love it! U must be on top of the world!
grumpy I'm feeling similar, also desperate to prove myself in my new role and not sure when to announce that I'm pregnant, have appointment on the 13th of June so I imagine I'll have to tell them immediately! Finding it all very stressful!
confused sorry your consultant was dismissive of your concerns, that's not helpful or reassuring but I'm glad things don't seem to be too worrying!
parsnips how lovely to get the glow! So exciting!

Hi MrsC! Sorry that work is busy and stressful for you right now. I'm sure that you'll get settled into your new role quickly and will be able to relax

Yay for the pregnancy glow parsnips!

Thanks dancing, I work in financial services but thankfully not in accounting, it's just too much for my brain! I made it through the day and now hopefully never need to look at a balance sheet again!

Thanks for the reassurance about the spotting, and fx for you too jb! It's pink spotting, but Ovia expected AF today so maybe it's just breakthrough bleeding. I'm trying not to worry! Is it normal to feel this exhausted at 4+6?!

grumpy that’s so difficult and I totally empathise about the need to prove yourself extra hard at work. It’s so unfair to work in an environment that makes you feel like that though. Sod it, the yoga retreat sounds like the way forward. You’ve got all of us on this thread who will be coming to visit :) I hope the flight goes okay.

confused I’m so sorry and disappointed on your behalf at the behaviour of the doctor you saw. I mean, obviously I am so relieved on your behalf that it doesn’t seem like a major worry at present, but you are well within your right to have asked those questions and she should have handled it much more sensitivity. I hope that once the sting of all of that wears off you can relax a little and enjoy the fact it sounds like everything is on track with your little one

Yay parnsips, wish I had glowing skin. I’m covered in spots. Lovely compliment though and bet you look great. Pregnancy clearly suits you. I am yet to bloom.

Hb all your posts keep making me laugh out loud. Your question about what crumpets buzz and keith were having (Keith gets his name in bold now!) made me smile. I find it really funny that our babies basically have to do whatever we choose to do each day and have to blindly follow us around. I know that sounds daft but it makes me happy. My little secret that I carry with me everywhere (physically and emotionally). How are you feeling buzz?

MrsC don’t be sorry! You’re so busy and it must be such a stressful time. Hope you’re okay. You will be fine, you just need to let yourself grow into the role. They can’t expect you to know everything before they’ve even shown you how to do it. Hope you’re okay lovely.

Penguin fingers crossed the spotting stops soon. You’ve got a nice pregnancy test result so am sure all will be fine. I was exhausted from the day I found out I was pregnant plus you’ve had a busy day and emotionally finding out you’re pregnant is a huge deal.

Thanks for all the work encouragement MrsC and Jupiter best of luck to you too! I'm trying my best not to care what they think and going to work really hard just so I can aggressively argue a pay rise (while heavily pregnant) at year end, save loads for the next 4-5yrs while DH is a SAHD then semi retire to the beach and start my yoga business! I want baby squirrel to be able to run around on the beach with our dogs (which we will finally be able to get) and I want to be able to spend time with him/her.
In the meantime DH will be able to also help DD through her GSCEs and A levels, hard to believe she will be 17 in 5 years! I hope I can also prioritise some time with her too. If DH becomes a SAHD I can't justify working 4 days a week unfortunately!

Confused I'm so angry on your behalf - that's so mean to patronise you just because she sees these things every day. I'm hoping for your sake she was just having a bad day and will be nicer in future!

Parsnips I'm jealous of your glowing skin! My hair has been growing at an amazing rate (It was a chin length bob in December!! Now almost touches my shoulders!) but I have lingering spots, particularly on my cheeks for some reason.

All my other symptoms have disappeared except for my humongous boobs 😂 DH is a fan, I'm still getting used to them, I guess they will only get bigger from here!! I don't feel pregnant at all, so it's feeling more and more abstract that there is actually a baby growing in there.. I can't wait to see him/her on the scan - also I may know the sex by the time of the scan already as I've got Harmony on 19th and scan on 26th! Ridiculously excited for that week.

I mean I've got harmony on 16th! Yay.. so will probably know