Afternoon all
Sparkly glad to see you're hanging in there. I agree with what the others have said about the scan. I had my first scan this time (first of many ) at 7 weeks 2 days. I would have left it a couple of days if poss but the consultant can only do mondays. We saw a hb very easily at 7+2 with a trans-abdominal scan (I was so sure it would be via the lady garden I'd gone for a wax specially ) and with Thomas we saw one at 6+5. My main advice at this stage would be to STEP AWAY FROM THE THERMOMETER AND THE TEST STICKS!!! Because while it may be reassuring if the line gets darker and the temp stays high, there are no guarantees as you know from last time. Equally if the temp falls or the line fades that doesn't necessarily spell disaster either, but it could well be enough to send you into free fall, and it wouldn't change the fact that you'd still have to wait til 7.5 weeks for a scan anyway (if that's when you decide) All it would do would be to make the time go even slower and make your anxiety levels even higher. Up to you, but that's been my experience fwiw. Was thinking I might fb you with my list of milestones if you'd like to see it? Have found the best way of coping and of making the time go a bit faster is to have as many little hurdles to cross as possible, then each goal achieved is another step along the road. Remember, you never have to re-do this day with this pregnancy, every day is a step in the right direction HTH.
Bella loving the idea of you in a buggy Maybe Fruity has a spare one you could borrow? I remember I really loved the Musee d'Orsay on the left bank where they have quite a few of Rodin's sculptures, so maybe that's one to look out for
Ei hope you're haning in there. Thinking of you xx
Georgie great names We heard a name yesterday we both really liked, Talia.... not sure if we could carry it off though
Scully 90 degree vomit [bleurghh!] hope your DD's feeling better, and that the M&Ms are working their magic
Mibbes your poor boobies (such a silly word, boobie...) Really admire you for persevering. All power to you lady! Hope things ease up for you very soon
Teehee am very impreessed by how organised you sound! How did you get on in ikea? Any nice nursery stuff? Hope your Dp treated you to meatballs and chips! Mmmmmmm.... How you feeling about things now? Have been thinking about you a lot. And my friend Ruth who you met at Waterloo was asking after you the other day, she was thrilled to hear how far on you are!
How are you feeling today Georgie? You're absolutely right that it should be illegal for pg women to be ill Seems like you've had more than your fair share of it with this pg too. Really hope this is the last of it for you
We took the fairly massive step of meeting and booking our doula this morning Feel ok about it though pretty much... Fruity I hope you don't mind but I told her about your battle with the hospital for a water VBAC and about your bf concerns and she said you should give her a call. She wouldn't charge you anything. She was very with the hospital for you on your behalf. Tbh I'd be really interested to hear what you thought of her. She actually sued the hospital where she had her first for forcing her to have an unnecessary c section And she won She's La Leche trained as well, so hopefully she should be able to help you on both fronts. Let me know if you'd like her details and I'll fb you with them.
to Mollie & Cricri Hope you're both enjoying the sunshine