Issys girls.....10 down, only 4 to go! :-)

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So here it is... our shiney new thread... hope you all see it soon or i will be here all on my own.

Sorry girl we xposted.... I don't know much about cycles after ep... I do know that it's not uncommon for ewcm to hang around for a day or so after ov. I never got the hang of temping, does your temp rise happen after ov or just as you are ov'ing? Either way, I'm sure it's normal to have a bit more ewcm after ov.. I know it's thrown me a couple of times. I hope your different symptoms are a sign of something good, but try not to get your hopes up too much. It's always good to adopt a neutral position at a time like this... af would mean your cycles are settling which is good, no af would mean you're pg which would also be great, so it's a win win situation. Keeping everything crossed for you, and hoping you can find some distraction for the next few days!

Hi Head - x-post! Glad your DS had a ball on his birthday .

Great news about getting date for house move too, its all slotting into place .

So with you on wantng the next 15 weeks to fly in, I CAN'T wait to hold this baby and finally exhale...

Hello all,

I hope the week has got off to a good start for you all and that we all had nice chilled weekends.

Girl I really wanted to reply to your post as I became fascinated with temping post mc. You say that you had a temp rise which caused you to think you ov?d 11 days ago. Has you temp rise been sustained? That?s the important bit to look for ? a one off temp rise can be caused by all sorts of things but a sustained rise of 0.2 or more degrees def indicates ovulation occurred as it is the collapsed egg follicle that releases progesterone which causes the temp rise (and, indeed, sustains the pregnancy if conception occurs). Getting EWCM a day or two later is interesting ? in theory you aren?t meant to get it as progesterone dries it up but you can also have a surge in oestrogen immediately after conception which could cause it to be noticeable for longer. I actually started temping to make sense of my cycles after my mc as they were all over the shop for the first 2 months ? best of luck with it and lets hope that all these are positive signs for this month! X

Jumping A huge congratulations on handing in your thesis ? you must be so proud (at least I hope you are). Hope you all enjoyed the celebratory noodles! Great news about your BP staying constant as well. Best of luck with the consultant on Thursday.

Blue My eyes watered reading about your, erm, toilet experience! Lots of fibre for you missy! I am meeting my consultant for the first time next week and I am doing some prep work on stats re CFM etc. My very fab community midwife said that nothing is non-negotiable and whilst I don?t want to go in being all bolshie, I am also determined to stand up for myself in a quiet, polite fashion. I am aware that some of these procedures are in place for a good reason but that should also mean that they stand up to some scrutiny. Great news about your SIL ? it?s lovely to think that your DC2 will have a cousin close in age.

Sunny Hang on in there. Am most envious of your NYC trip although can totally understand why you?d probably rather be at home. I joined a ?paranoid 4 weekers? type thread early on and I did find it helpful to vent! The nausea and exhaustion sound pretty normal to me and a good sign as well. I found continuous eating was the only way to stave it off initially ? Calippo ice lollies were most effective. At 7 weeks the world seemed pretty scary to me. I kept reminding myself that the odds were always heavily in favour of life. ?Tis a tough time there is no doubt. What is your EPU policy on early scans?

Issy Thanks for the tip on Snugglebeds ? will look those up. TBH I didn?t intend to co sleep last time and I won?t this time but I also know that at 3am after a few broken hours of sleep the path of least resistance is by far the most attractive. I just want to be prepared. Hope the cold doesn?t prove too difficult to shift.

Head Glad your boy enjoyed his party, We now have lots of toys cluttering up our living room as well! This is what comes of living in a gnome home ? my god I am looking forward to moving. Am glad you have got your completion date ? by the end of October fingers crossed we will both be in our new homes! We are now looking at third week of October in all reality which is fine if it doesn?t slip again. BTW, your virgin mojitos sound well nice ? I might try some at the weekend and feel like I am having a treat! I am rather partial to a conventional mojito when not pregnant.

No news from me really. Another weekend another wedding which was fun as we actually got to take DS for a change. This was my favourite actually as its my friend who loves in the US and married there in the Spring but this was the UK church blessing. It was a lovely service, we had lunch at a pretty country pub and they gave us all commemorative tea towels of their UK tour! They had a child?s drawing of the pair of them on it which was so cute.

I?m ok, can feel quite a bit of movement (pretty strong movements actually and not always comfortable!) so I?m not too worried although obviously still counting down to Wednesdays scan.

Big wave to everyone and Sif, Bubble, Irish if you're lurking.

wasabi I am rather partial to the real Mojito when not pg too... if you can be bothered, a really nice thing to do is make a lime and mint cordial... heat up some water in a pan (how much depends on how much syrup you want to make) add an equal amount of sugar and heat until the sugar is fully dissolved. Add the zest of three limes and a really big handful of mint leaves and leave to cool. When it's cool, strain it and keep it in the fridge, then all you have to do is add a bit more lime juice to taste, a few mint leaves and some soda water... LUSH!

How nice we'll both be in new houses before the end of next month! Fingers crossed your sale goes through ok with no hold ups.

D'you know blue I'm such a baaad mummy, I hadn't even thought about being able to hold dd in my arms and know everything was ok in 15 weeks, I was thinking more about not having aching hips I'm terrible Muriel Of course, it'll be lovely to meet dd, and see what she looks like. DS looks so much like dh, I'm kind of hoping she's got blue eyes like me, not her daddy's brown eyes (lovely as they are!)

jumping I hope you're enjoying some post thesis relaxation, and keeping that bp low low low!

Ooooooooh Head I will make some of that I think. We have tons of mint in the garden and I am loving limes at the mo. I have had cravings for Thai food with lots of heat and sourness - has def been my thing this time round!

The syrupy thing is worth the faff, keep it in the fridge so when you're gasping you can just top up with some soda water... and if you have any left overs in a few months time you can add some rum too

Hello all

Girl, lovely to hear from you. Completely sympathise with your confusion: I felt exactly the same after my mc. I started temping just to try to make sense of what was going on, and one of the reasons I suspected I might be pg was that my temp was sustainedly (er, is that a word?!) higher after some ewcm had appeared and we'd had one solitary BD. I agree with Head: it's a win-win situation for you coz if AF appears, it means your body has recovered really well and fast and if you're pg... well, even better! Also, it's no disaster not to be pg this month (even though it may seem like it) as your body will just get stronger and stronger each time. Did you BD when you thought you might have ov'd? I really, really hope it's good news.

Head am so impressed with your soft drink selections! You should post some mocktail ideas on MN for all to enjoy! I'm far less adventurous than your good self: sparkling water is about it for me, sometimes (inexplicably) with Welch's grape juice. V glad your DS enjoyed his party and that you have a moving in date for your house.

Wasabi wow, you do have a lot of weddings to go to! Am quite jealous. All my friends are either married or perpetually single. I would love to go to a wedding. Glad you can feel strong movements - what a lovely feeling it must be.

Blue glad to hear you love your oatcakes.And lovely news about your sister. Quite natural to worry but hopefully her healthy young body will prevail and she'll be just fine. Lovely that your babes will be a similar age - does she live near you?

Issy your bean already looks a cutie. Actually what am I saying - she's a baby now, not a bean. Bet you can't wait to hold her in your arms!

All fine here in NY - am currently looking out on the most beautiful sunset over the Hudson River. Wish you could all see it. Would post a pic but that would assume more tech knowledge than I possess. Have been waking up at 4am every morning, which makes the days vv long indeed, esp as most of my work takes place in the evening. But the bean is being v good to me: I haven't puked and I haven't felt too exhausted. I can't do my usual stomping around the city (I get tired after a few blocks) but the weather is gorgeous and I'm v lucky to be here, as if I was at home with less to do I know I'd just be worrying more. As it is, I'm too busy to worry (well apart from about all the c**p I'm eating: pizza, burgers, eggs benedict and cupcakes ). Might have a Chinese tonight. Really craving spicy food. What a strange one. Stomach is so fat after the aforementioned food that I look about 6 months pg. Still can't quite believe nothing has gone wrong yet. Does anyone relate to that? Tell me, does it get better after the 12 week scan? Or will I always have a feeling of impending doom? Maybe it's normal after a mc.
Hello to everyone else - hope everyone well xx

A quick post from me before I disappear to the Lakes for a week with no internet access.

Girl - I hope AF has stayed away for you and you got a BFP instead. My mc changed my cycle from ~35 days to ~26 so it may be just be settling down again.
Head - Are you still surrounded by Thomases? Reminds me of a hospital in Swansea where they had boilers opposite the children's ward windows so they painted them as Thomas and friends. Thanks for warning me about the pineapple side effects. Hope everything goes through OK for you on 2nd and you can settle in and get nesting.
Blue - Bet your garden looks lovely. I should really plant lots of snowdrops in mine since I'm probably calling lo one of the Welsh names meaning snowdrop. I've avoided gardening all through this pg and it's now overcome with weeds. Cut some back yesterday but haven't dug any up as scared of toxoplasmosis. Lovely that your SIL is pg with you. She's lucky to have you holding her hand through the scary 1st trimester.
Wasabi - How did the scan go on Wednesday? Great that you're feeling so much movement. I'm feeling lots too but perhaps I should be grateful for my anterior placenta as they're all very cushioned and not at all uncomfortable. Just feels like I'm going over a bump in the road.
Sunny - Glad you're managing to enjoy NY. Understand your can't believe nothing has gone wrong feeling completely. When I read your baby not bean comment my first thought was that if I lost her in the next week and a half she would still count as an mc not a baby. Have to stop myself from thinking like that sometimes.

Thanks everyone for your lovely comments about the scan pics. I can't stop looking at them whenever I log in to facebook. My cold is still lingering but not yet had the day where you can't stop blowing your nose, so hoping I don't get it tomorrow when I have my long drive to do. I got my new books today and read the 'What to buy for your baby' one for 4 hours this morning - kept just reading the next chapter as have so many questions. Probably doesn't say much that can't be found on internet sites but is good to have it all in one place and has helped make my mind up on some things and recommended some brands I'd not heard of.

Hi everyone else - hope you're well.

Hello ladies

Issy I know you are probably in your car heading up north now but just wanted to wish you a fab holiday, hope it does you the world of good! I just love the lakes. And don't spend all the time reading your new baby equipment book- it'll fry your head (as they say over here)!

Wasabi lovely to hear from you- hope you have a great time at the wedding, and it's not too exhuasting. We have 2 weddings coming up in October, one without DCs and one with. I have to say I'm quite looking forward to 2 nights without DCs but will also worry a lot I think, even though my PIL are very capable and the kids adore them. But there's quite a lot of driving in getting to both weddings so hoping I won't drive DH mad with constant fidgeting and needing to stretch my legs (or tummy!).

Sunny- glad you are managing to enjoy NY! Can completely understand your feelings of trepidation, even though I've been so lucky not to have had a mc, my pregnancy history is annoyingly complicated so endless hurdles it feels to get over. I really do find to a certain extent the only way I can cope is a fair amount of burying head in sand and trusting to lady luck and greater powers than mine. It's such a powerless feeling but you have to find a way to stop stressing I find or you just get so worn down. I'm with you on the nairns oat cakes- I eat so many still and find them fab for general munchiness to minimise any potential nausea!

Head that's wonderful news that you finally have a move in date!! Hoorah! Really hoping it all goes well-not too long now- and that it's not overly stressful! I'm sure your DS will just love it. We have finally run out of cash for any more repairs etc., and are left without curtains eek (which was way down DH's priority list, but higher or mine)! Luckily living in the sticks we have no immediate neighbours to look in on us- just cows or sheep! But still, as the evenings close in (very rapidly up here) I feel it's not cosy without them... Hoping to get some in November so will just have to be patient (and try to persaude a friend who is great at sewing to help make them...I'm poorly lacking in quite a few domestic skills much to my mother's shame!!)

Girl lovely to hear from you, though I'm not surprised you're finding it difficult to post etc., I do feel it's hard when some of us are so far on in the pregnancy road to read about it having gone through what you have. Did AF show finally? My cycles became pretty irregular after DD and found the waiting for AF so infuriating as so hard to predict- I imagine after a mc it could take a while for things to settle down but seriously hoping AF didn't show on time for a much better reason. Thinking of you and sending lots of un-mumsnetlike hugs xxxx

Blue good on you with the gardening! Struggling to even make a dent in it at our new place, so much to do and no time (or energy if I'm honest)! Every time we try to start serious pruning, weeding etc., the DCs have a way of roping us into endless wheel barrow rides and picking apples (so much more fun, obviously)! Great news about your SIL too, I do like sharing pregnancies with close friends or family, something very special about it. Hope all goes well for her.
Issy I think it's fine to garden so long as you wear gloves and wash hands well afterwards in terms of the toxoplasmosis risk... I certainly have played in plenty of soil (often not gardening, but messing about with DS) in last 2 pregancies and all has been fine, but can understand the fear!

Bubble long time no hear- how are you my lovely?
Irish hope you are ok?
Sif if you ever get a chance do let us know how you are getting on.

Well had my 28 week consultant apt at the big hospital yesterday- and all is going fine so far (touches wood furiously)- BP still stable (131/82), baby's growth is bang on 50th centile as measured by scan an fundal height, blood flow through placenta is good... However they decided given my history with DS to give me the lung-maturing steroid injections just in case things kick off in the next couple of weeks, have to have the second one this afternoon (with DCs present, which'll be interesting as they have to be in my derriere!!). I am now just hoping to get past 30wks when DS was born, as will feel like on the downhill slope after that... If all goes well the consultant did say they could plan a c-section for 38 weeks, which would be just fantastic- can barely hope to get that far! But she still warned me things could follow the same pattern as DD's pregnancy, when BP started misbehaving around 33 weeks and I was admitted at 35 weeks (she was born at 36). Still, it's as good as I could hope for right now, and great to see bubs on the screen again- though LO was so active it was hard to focus!!

Right, ought to be working... DD was quite poorly this week so spent day down at CF unit on Tuesday and missed yesterday at work too, feeling a little guilty as a part-timer.... Hoping for a more settled week next week and more sleep- DD is waking from 2-5am at the mo with chest issues She's so good in the day though in spite...

really quick post - sorry for long absence - work mental can hardly post when in here now.

Also, stupid builders have done somethign like cut through my phone line so no internet access at homoe at teh mo either adn can't use MN on family computers - lots of questions abotu why etc. :-)

Will write long post later adn try and upload it

AF due tomorrow I'll let you knwo who wit goes.
Talk to you all asap.

Hi girls,

Just a quick post to say that scan went well. Baby peanut looked like a little spaceman floating around on screen! However, whether it's a boy or girl will remain a mystery as we decided not to find out!

Unfortunately after the scan we were brought sharply down to earth by a phone call informing us that our house buyer was about to pull out in sheer frustration at the amount of time it was taking. Hence a manic 48 hours trying to sort out the issues at the top of the chain holding us all up. Upshot was that we exchanged on our sale but not our purchase ? we now face 2 weeks in limbo before finding out if this is all still on. The moral of the story is NEVER get involved in a chain where there are tenants involved. This is what?s been holding everyone up.

Sunny I get the spicy food craving too! The feeling of impending doom never really goes completely but it does get better after the 12/13 week scan. I was a right misery before my scan on Wed - convinced myself something was wrong. The sonographer said to me at the end "right, I think you can chill now" and she meant it nicely but I know I won't relax completely until the baby is snuggling in my arms.

Irish Good to hear you are still there ? even though you are clearly snowed. Look forward to some more detailed updates some time soon.

Jumping I hope your DD is on the mend now and that you have a slightly easier week than last. One the upside it?s great news that your BP is staying stable and that things are developing well. One week at a time! I hope you enjoy your weddings next month ? I?m just grateful that we don?t have any more for a while!

Issy You won?t read this for ages but I hope you are having a lovely time in the lakes making lots of plans!

So, how?s everyone else been? It?s been really quiet in here lately ? not surprising given what everyone?s got on.

Evening All

Wasabi - so lovely to hear your scan went well, I remembe ronly too well how anxious you were in the early 5-8 weeks stage and look at you now . Agree we won't fully exhale until lo are in our arms. So you didn't find out the flavour eh? Still thinking a girl for you so only 20 weeks til my theory is proven correct-- shot down in flames [winkj. Yoiur house sale sounds very very stressful but was that a light I see at the end of the tunnel? REally hope so so you can get nesting .

Hi Irish - I'm doing my "stay away AF" chant tonight whilst fedexing some babydust your way so finger crossed....

Issy - hope you're enjoying your week at the lakes, sounds lovely . I was paranoid about gardening TBH and avoided it completely until I was 2nd trimester. Even now I make sure I always wear my steel lined gloves and wash hands afterwards. I do love a potter in amongst the geraniums tho' .

Jumping - hope your DD is feeling much better, everything is copeable if they sleep! Great to hear your 28 week check up went well and baby is growing nicely . Fingers crossed your BP continues to stay steady and you are posting here in 8 weeks saying how fed up you are and want the baby out NOW!

Sunny - are you back from NOOO YOIK? How are you and your oatcakes doing? Big hug and hairstroke for you

Head - hope your Ds is still enjoying all his new Thomas toys . Got a date yet for your big move?

Girl, Bubble - how are you two doing?

Not much to report chezblue. Think I'm starting to get brixton hicks which my pg book says are quite common from now on. My tummy is very tight and feeling fit to burst sometimes. I am terrified of going into early labour but it is irrational as went over with DS but I have to worry about something! Thankfully my constipation hasn't returned and i'm being told I look 'blooming' by a few kind souls. If only they knew what goes on underneath your clothes .

Anyhoo, DH is at footie, Ds is sleeping so i'm off to have some me time downstairs.

Love to all XX

p.s. how are you all getting on with names? I have NO boys names at all and starting to worry. I have two girl's names but DH not too keen on one of them... Its so hard and I know what impact it can have as I have a name that is constantly mispronounced and have had years of folk rolling their eyes when I correct them - ho hum.

Hello everyone

Hope all is well. Girl, how are you getting on? Post soon! No, don't if you don't feel like it. But I hope no news is good news, and that if AF did come, you don't feel too down. Thinking of you.

Issy, hope you are having a lovely time in the lakes. Which part are you in? I went years and years ago when I was 18, but would love to go back again. Maybe being away from the internet is a good thing. It's v relaxing to step away from the computer some of the time. I don't know about you, but sometimes I feel I'm on it too much.

Blue, hope your tummy is not too uncomfortable. I've never had Braxton Hicks but the name has always amused me. Don't be scared, though. Although I'm sure they must feel mighty strange. Can you share your name thoughts, or would you prefer to keep them close just now? I find boys' names so much harder than girls'.

Wasabi so glad your scan went well. How many weeks are you now? Great that you are feeling movements. No doubt you have another wedding to go to this weekend?!?! Or maybe you have a weekend off? So sorry to hear about your house hassles - there is nothing more stressful than house buying, I remember. I really hope this pulls through for you, as it's the last thing you need on your mind at this time.

Irish lovely to hear from you, but sorry you are snowed under at work. Looking forward to hearing your news (esp since AF was due last time you posted!) when you have more time to tell us. I hope she stayed away

Head hope your aches and pains aren't too bad - how's things with the house situ? All good I hope. Still haven't got round to making any of your delicious juices... maybe that can be a project for the weekend.

I've been back from New York for nearly a week now, and am feeling much more paranoid here than I did there. Not sure if it was because the jet lag was making me feel more ill, and therefore more pg, but I've had so few symptoms since yesterday that I am now really paranoid something has gone wrong. Is it normal to feel pg one day, and not pg the next? I can't remember. I am so trying hard not to stress and obsess, but it is very difficult. I just don't trust my poor body any more. I keep prodding my boobs (still tender, though again not as tender as last week) but the dumbest thing I do is suck in my tummy, in a bid to feel some resistance. And I keep thinking: shouldn't there be a bump by now? Why does it look so flat? I've booked myself in for a scan tomorrow, as I should be about 9w and I figure that's halfway between the last scan at 6w and the next, hideously terrifying one at 12w. I've had no bleeding and no cramps, but this doesn't console me at all as I've read all about missed miscarriages. What cruel things they are. Am preparing myself for the worst. Not sure how I'll cope though. Have decided to give up after this, as it'll be the third one that has gone wrong and I can't handle any more sadness. Listen to me! I know I'm not being fair on the bean, projecting ahead like this. But much as I'm keeping it together in RL, I guess I need to vent on MN and share my worries. Sorry, everyone. I know you will all understand, and I don't think anyone in RL would - even my DH.

Hello to Jumping, Bubble and the elusive Sif (waves) - really hope all is well with you all xxx

Sunny - welcome home . What you're feeling is entirely normal and a sad fact of any pg post mc especially for those of us who have had more than one.

I was exactly the same, almost wishing another mc so my state of uncertainty would be over . By 9 weeks I'd had three scans (remember I bled every day for 5 weeks..)and only after my hypnotherapy session the day after third scan did I try and obtain a positive mental attitude. I took the day off work, lay on my bed and tried to connect to my baby.

As for symptoms, they vary SO much. I didn't have sore boobs but had outrageous morning sickness instead. Colleague at work had nothing, not a craving, nauseous moment, sore boobs, nothing and has just given birth to a bouncing baby boy.

Its bloody hard, and even now at 26 weeks I don't take anything for granted, not for a second but we have to have faith that its our turn for happiness so hang in there. The fact you've not bled or had cramps is such a good sign...

to everyone else x

Hi everyone...

sunny welcome home. Glad you had a good time in NYC. Sorry you're fretting more now you're home. To echo Blue, what you're feeling is totally normal... as is a mixture of symptoms in the early weeks, ie sometimes they're there, sometimes not. I was so convinced I was going to have another mc, I completely forgot I was pg, just put it to the back of my mind to wait for the inevitable. Quite a few times I almost indulged in non pg type behaviour, accepting that third glass of champers at a wedding and tucking in to the pate with gusto, until I remembered, that's how fleeting my symptoms were at times!

I hope all goes well for your scan tomorrow, I'm sure it will...

Blue - I did chuckle at Brixton Hicks... sorry, it's just that I've lived down the road from Brixton for years. I was wondering if Brixton Hicks give you a kicking and steal your wallet afterwards

Glad to hear you're blooming, I'm loving my pregnancy skin, but you're right about what goes on under the clothes... I have thousands of thread veins appearing daily on my legs. I look like someone's been doodling with a biro! Time to get them blasted when dd has made her appearance!

I do have a couple of girls names in mind, but I'm going to be very irritating and keep them to myself because I'd hate to have loads of people tell me a name I love is horrible. It's odd how they do that if you're mulling over names, but then when you say your dd/ds is born and called XYZ no one says "ew what a horrible name!" We did the same with ds, and I'm glad I did because the name we chose has come under quite a bit of fire on here. Mostly people think it's a bit pretentious, but we are at least partly the nationality of the name.... I'm thinking of going for a name from the same country for dd, so at least they'll both have Italian names.

wasabi - glad to hear you're little spaceman was looking good at your scan But how annoying are your house move woes? Why on earth can it never be simple. I hope you've managed to give everyone further up the chain a kick up the bum. I know we've had to jump through hoops to keep our move on track. We currently have a completion date of 2nd Oct, however the agent has warned it may not be until the 9th as there are still three vital documents somewhere in the post, probably lost due to the strikes, so will have to be resent! Argh!!! I can't believe we put our flat on the market in January, accepted an offer in March, and still won't be in our new place until nearly Mid Oct!!!

On a lighter note... have you seen this thread? For that matter, anyone else who's in the South (or even beyond, I know there are some people coming from Wales!!!) We should all get together to meet face to face and laugh at my thread veins compare bumps I know Sif is somewhere down here if she's still around... Issy you're not too far away , bubble - Hertfordshire is practically London , for that matter, there's no reason why Irish and jumping, you guys can't come over too Come on!!! I really need some friends want to meet you all! Oh pleeeeeaaaaase I'll even buy the lemonades

Irish I hope you get your internet back on soon, look forward to hearing all your news!

Jumping I hope your dd is better and you're getting some sleep... great news about the growth scan and the blood pressure results. I'm keeping everything crossed for you for the next few weeks.. it'll be so fab if you can get to 38 weeks!

Not much news from me... I'm obssessed about moving dates. Dh has had his first post operative physio appointment today, and for the first time in 6 weeks will be putting his right foot on the floor and trying to put some weight on it. I'm really frustrated that I'm stuck at work until 11.30pm, cos I really want to see him attempting to walk. I've been running around after him for 6 weeks so I've got a vested interest in him getting moving quickly I'd be a terrible nurse, I'm so mean!!!

I hope everyone else is well, we've got quite a few MIAs..... Bubble girl suzi et al... I hope you're all well.

xx

Just wanted to wish Sunny lots of good luck for your scan today- will be checking as often as possible for any news- am mentally holding your hand xx FWIW my early pregnancy symptoms were all over the place- often I'd not even know I was, and even the tender boobs would stop being tender for a few days. Also each pregnancy has been very different on this front, but it's so hard not to become obsessed. I really hope all is well at the scan and you can relax a little, and as Blue said try to just trust your body- much easier said than done of course.

Head I'm with you on the thread veins! In some ways I'm lucky that I don't seem to get stretch marks, but I seem to have easily broken veins, and am not sure I'd want anyone to see my legs bare as they stand! I'm really naive- what can be done for thread veins? My mum's are awful, so it's obviously genetic (and weight related)!!
Really hope the move in date of 2 Oct stands, it's so hard waiting again and again.

Blue hope the braxton hicks aren't unsettling you too much. I've had a few recently too, and they feel so strange- often I get them when rushing about, e.g. walking fast, which makes me worry a bit that they're a sign to slow down, but I know ythey are not really related to actual contractions that would start labour... We think we have some names, but beginning to doubt them already as the no.1 boys name is shared by an ex-colleague who was a bit of a d*ckhead. It's just so hard! Trying to find something that is not so unusual as to be strange or hard for the kid in school, but something where there won't be 3 in the same class and means something to us...

easabi really hope you can kick the higher chain holders-up into gear, it is so stressful. Nothing worse than sitting in limbo when so much rides on it. Will keep fingers crossed it all starts moving again.

All ok here, DD still not sleeping well so had a very tired i.e. grumpy day yesterday (DD and me!), really made me feel like I was the worst parent, she was just such hard work. Have to keep reminding myself she is only 2. Today so far has been better, and she slept better last night- work up at 6.45am instead of 5.30!! I do worry how on earth at times I'll cope once baby arrives...
Finding it hard to have much energy past 8pm at mo, can barely manage to tidy up and make lunches for next day... It's a bit tough as had promised to do some consultancy work in the eves and we really need the cash, but I honestly haven't got it in me at the mo. Going to try getting on with some tonight...

Another hello to Bubble & Sif, really hope you are ok

Any AF news Girl and Irish? Thinking of you both xxx

PS. Head would love to come to the London meet- but that week is when I'll be 38wks pregnant!! So probably LO will have arrived , fingers crossed. It's weird as am now in the needing a letter from doctor to fly territory (which I'd never get, given my history) so am effectively stranded in Ireland, apart from my parents, siblings etc... could get on ferry I guess... Luckily they're all coming to visit at end of Oct

Hello all - just a quick one to say thank you so much for your kind words - I'm off to the scan in 15 mins, and absolutely cacking it. Prepared for the worst. Just wanted to say that your positive vibes and words got me through last night, they really did. Will let you know results as soon as I can, which may be hours mind you, but anyway. Thanks again xxx

Thinking of you Sunny, really hoping for good news. Won't be able to check online now until tomorrow but you'll be in my thoughts xx

Good luck sunny, I hope all goes well xx

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Hello again, sorry not to post sooner. All was fine at the scan! Hurrah and double-hurrah for Sunnybean! Man, I was so so so nervous and scared I don't even know how I got through it. Why do I always think the worst? I suppose I was just trying to prepare myself for it...
...Anyway the bean is 22mm long, heartbeat 175bmp, I'm 9w tomorrow and my due date is April 30th! Oh, such happy statistics to type!
They gave me a pic of the 3D scan but tbh it doesn't look much like a baby yet. Apparently it has two arms and two legs, so that's a start . Everything was normal insofar as could be told at this gestation.
So now it's just lots of deep breaths until the 12w scan. 3 weeks to go! Much hand-holding needed, and thank you again for all the hand-holding thus far. Hello to everyone - it was lovely and hot today and I hope it was where you are, too.

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! Sunny

Just knew it would be OK, its your turn for happiness and don't forget it OK? April/May is a lovely time of year to be having a baby...unlike deepest darkest winter .

Right, on with some work - grrr.

So so pleased to read your news Sunny!
DS was an April baby (though due at the end of June...!) and to be honest it is a very lovely time of year to have him, all the night wakenings were somehow more bearable with the nights shortening and spring in the air. Watched some very lovely sunrises!
Will definitely keep you and sunnybean in our thoughts to help you through the next 3 weeks....now try to relax!!

Yipeeeeee! That's brilliant news sunny I've still got my scan photos from 8 weeks and dd was still very much a blob, albeit one with leg and arm buds... those leg and arm buds are now kicking me in my ovaries (ouch!) Won't be long now before you're just as battered

I hope the next three weeks fly by and that you are able to relax a bit in the meantime! And a perfect way to do that is to plan to come to the London Christmas meetup (see I haven't forgotten, I'm going to nag nag nag!)

Head I would be up for Xmas meet up if you chartered a private jet and flew me down .

Got my mat leave signed off on Friday . Fingers crossed, wind in the right direction I finish up on Friday 4th December and go back to the same three days per week from Monday 5th July 2010. God I hope I've not tempted an early labour by writing that down !

We're in full nesting mode at home . New living room couch being delivered tomorrow (tan leather from M&S - gorgeous)which finally replaces my old single-girl-flat IKEA one of yore. New flooring in hall being laid on Wed. Playroom being revamped tonight to accomodate IKEA couch, hall/stairs/upper landing being wallpapered next month. Kitchen repainted with new shelves and Cath Kidston accesories. Just the nursery to be potentially changed to remove blue border and replace with pink one depending on flavour . We are officially skint and I've saved no money this time around but needs must!

What's everyone's news?? Irish and Girl - did AF rear her ugly head??