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The October Baby Bus

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arabella36 · 20/01/2011 07:12

Will anyone join a new baby bus with me?

I just got a BFP this morning so its very early days for me, but I'm so excited I thought what the hell, I'll head straight for the pregnancy thread anyway Grin

If all goes according to plan this will be DC2 and due on 2nd October. Ive enjoyed being on the October TTC bus so I thought it would be fun to continue over here.

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sunface · 31/01/2011 16:16

Thanks Tamashii, i wonder if we'll get to a point where we can all start enjoying our pregnancies and not worry over everything!!!

CrawlingInMySkin · 31/01/2011 17:08

Right well I went for my MW appointment. I should have a scan in 2-4 weeks. There were two MWS one was lovely the other kept asking me if I was sure I didnt have any other children hiding and wasn't I young to be to on my 3rd Angry

sunface · 31/01/2011 21:02

Wow crawlinginmyskin that seems really quick!!! FAntastic though, if you get the ball rolling and get to see the little bean! iv'e been busy reading up on nuchal fold scans (not available in my area apparently) and amnios (i'm over 35) And apparently the nuchal fold has to take place between 11-13weeks, and in my area we only get the very first scan at 12wks..... Tempted to push them for a nucal fold given i had a MC last year and really would rather not have an amnio... Need to get doctors advice on this and see what's what x

CrawlingInMySkin · 31/01/2011 21:11

I was surprised but she said they need to be sure of my dates for my 16 week bloods. Sorry about the misscarriage Sad I would def push for the nucal fold is there any risk with that?

BuffyFairy · 01/02/2011 00:14

Thanks to everyone reassuring me that living in sin doesn't mean no commitment! I'm hoping my mother will calm down once she sees the scan photos. His parents are over the moon as are we and that's all that matters right now.

Wow, Tamashii that woman sounds like a bunny boiler. What a weirdo :)

Is anyone else still wondering around in a daze?!

Hope you get the nuchal fold scan sunface, surely they can't put you in any risk after your MC last year (am sorry to hear about that).

Penelope1980 · 01/02/2011 05:25

sunface I know what you mean about wondering when you start worrying. I am worrying less, but am still worried about MC although I have no reason to be apart from the fact I know it happens and is a statistical probability.

It's so interesting to see how they do things in different countries. I'm in NZ, and have had three blood tests after seeing the GP. The last positive one came through this morning, so have booked in to see a midwife one week from today. 60% excited and 40% nervous!

Tamashii your post reminds me how mad the idea of women crunching on taken men makes me!

Penelope1980 · 01/02/2011 05:26

I'd never heard of a nuchal fold scan before now, I think some googling is in order ... Smile

sunface · 01/02/2011 10:16

Thanks guys, yup, that's why I''m very anxious and feel like i'm in limbo at the moment, can't relax until i'm past the 8 week point. Think i've got about 2 weeks to go... Definately going to push for a nuchal fold scan (penelope1980 as far as i know, it's like a normal ultra sound but they take different measurements - oh the joys of being over 35!!)

snowpeas · 01/02/2011 10:18

Feel really emotional this morning, don't know what has set me off as I was ok until about an hour ago and now I feel like crying my heart out. Don't you just love the hormones Grin

sunface · 01/02/2011 10:22

aw snowpeas you ok? i remember being like that with my first - cried over the most ridiculous things. not quite at that stage yet. I've been more worried this morning as seem to have lost my sore boob symptom. They are still very sensitive but no where near as painful as they were... eughh must stop this fretting!!!!

snowpeas · 01/02/2011 10:29

sunface I have the joy of being over 35 too and we have the added bonus of a potential genetic condition on DH's side and weighing up the having the tests against the risk of the tests.

They didn't offer the Nuchal scan in our area when I had the boys but I think I'd have it if it was offered this time.

snowpeas · 01/02/2011 10:40

Yeh I'm ok thanks sunface It's strange because my symptoms this time are totally different to with the boys, I never went through an emotional stage with either of them. Probably didn't help that I watched one born every minute last night.

With DS1 I had no symptoms at all and didn't actually notice I was pregnant till I was about 7 weeks, with DS2 it was just feeling tired and sensitive boobs but this time I seem to be going through every symptom there is.

I was abit worried that my boobs seemed to have lost their soreness yesterday but today it's back so try not to worry too much (I know that is far easier said than done) like fluffy said worrying is part of motherhood it's just the things you worry about that change

Hils74 · 01/02/2011 10:50

Hi, 5 weeks tomorrow and starting to worry about mc now that the excitement has worn off... Also been knicker checking like mad, had spotting, brown (TMI) but is it right I need to look for red?

Boobs aren't sore, but have noticed a lot more blue veins!! Not pretty!

Am over 35 too so not sure if I'll be under mw care or 50/50 with my gp, got an app at 6 weeks.

ALovelyBunchOfCoconuts · 01/02/2011 10:58

hils We are the same. I am 5 weeks tomorrow I think. I am the same as you, being very paranoid. I don't think brown stuff is too worrying. Heavy and red is.

snowpeas · 01/02/2011 11:01

Hi Hils I had brown spotting with DS1 at about 5 weeks and again at 16 weeks, I rang the Dr's and they said to let them know if it changed to red but it didn't and all was fine. Might be worth giving your G.P a ring just to check though as Ds1 ia 10 now and advice might have changed since then.

sunface · 01/02/2011 11:11

oh snowpeas i'm sorry, and i've got a cheek to be worried, i'll shut up now! They don't offer the nuchal scan here either, but i'm going to push for it (all going well) as i think the amnio is too invasive x

sunface · 01/02/2011 11:22

is it wrong to be wishing the next 3weeks away - i'm just desparate to get beyond that 8 week point and think i'm only about 6 weeks at the end of this week.. still seems sooo early.....

snowpeas · 01/02/2011 11:31

Sunface oh I didn't mean for you to feel bad, please continue to worry away as much as you like, I think that's why I like this thread because you let it all out and there's people in the same position who can sympathise and empathise.

I'm just in abit of a dark place today Sad

We turned down the amnio with the boys for exactly that reason, the invasiveness (is that spelt right!) outweighed the benefits for us and even if the results were positive we would have continued anyway, the treatment and prognosis is very good now anyway. (forgive me for not saying what it is but if anyone knows me in real life it would probably 'out' me). I think we would probably do the same this time but being older is making it a more difficult decision.

onoffon · 01/02/2011 11:46

Hi all, have finally read through all 10 pages so feel I should definately join now!

Got my BFP yesterday - after TTC#1 for over a year. Got home yesterday after a weekend away to find a letter from fertility consultant to say DH's sperm analysis came back slightly abnormal and he would need to do another one in 3 months. Then, as I was trying to think of how to break the news to him, I realised AF was 2 days late so thought I'd better test Grin

All very scary at the moment. Have sore boobs and stomach cramps and, like others, I keep waking up really early and not being able to sleep.

Hope everyone else is feeling good today.

CrawlingInMySkin · 01/02/2011 11:56

Onoffon congratulations! and much nicer news to break to DH. Hope all goes well for you.

snowpeas · 01/02/2011 12:01

Congratulations onoffon what lovely news for you and your DH Smile

sunface · 01/02/2011 12:10

oh snowpeas big hugs from me. your hormones will be all over the place at the moment, so you're definately allowed 'off' days! Yup, i'm going to push for a nuchal scan, think you should do the same. Although you may well find that you're now entitled to it in your region - here's hoping. When are you going to go the drs or do you go straight to the midwife?

emmazed · 01/02/2011 12:28

hello everyone

I think/hope i am pregnant and due 4th Oct. like lots of others, i am feeling really anxious. this will hopefully be my 1st and praying everything is normal.

not many symptoms yet apart from an ache in my lower belly for the past few days. my breasts were sore over the weekend, but not so much anymore....

made an appoint with my GP for Thurs - hoping she will put some of my concerns to rest

onoffon · 01/02/2011 13:16

Congratulations emmazed

Tried to make a GP appointment earlier but couldn't get one for two weeks Hmm.

But, was just having a look at the maternity page on my local hospitals website, and it says that you can self-refer. Just have to complete their form, fax it back to them, and then they'll contact me to make an appointment with a midwife Smile

Ooh its all so exciting!

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arabella36 · 01/02/2011 13:16

Congratulations emmazedSmile

I've been reading all the posts about worrying over mc etc. I'm still the same. Have been checking clearblue digitals to make sure the HCG level is going up, even though everyone says its a bad ideaBlush

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