September 2012 anyone?

[ViolaCrayola]

Is there anyone around who has just found out that they are pregnant and are due in Sept?
I know it's very early days but I thought maybe I could get the ball rolling...
I'm due around Sept 4th I think, with DC2, feeling very happy if a bit nervous :)

Not sure on cost Macaroons but I'm having an early scan at 8 weeks via NHS. Consultant said that is the earliest they like to do them as before that it is touch and go whether you can see the heartbeat and can cause more stress rather than alleviate it.

Hi macaroons usually they are £120 - £150 in London but I have found this link

www.ultrasound-direct.com/

They have 4 or 5 clinics in London and can do early scans from 7-11 weeks for £99, I've booked one for 8 weeks as had a m/c at 6 weeks last time and want to check everything is ok - am hoping I can hear/see a heartbeat by then.....

Welcome to more newbies x

macaroons i did try and explain earlier that you probably wouldn't get a scan until about 19th Feb (as you are the same dates as me) Sorry if this comes across at all blunt but my impression from the midwives last time round is that they don't scan until 12 weeks as most people who are going to miscarry will have done so by then. They don't give reassurance scans unless there are real medical grounds, and sadly just because there is a heartbeat in week 7/8 doesn't mean there will still be one at week 12, as plenty of women on mumsnet will vouch for.

Is there any reason why you think you would be at risk of an ectopic pregnancy? Cramps are perfectly normal, it's your uterus stretching so it is good news that you are feeling this! (i seem to remember it being described as stretching from the size of a plum to a football?) I think you should relax and enjoy your holiday, knowing you have an amazing scan to look forward to on your return

Dorita did you have the flu jab already? i was told by a nurse today that they don't give them at my doctors until the second trimester (ie after 13 weeks)

(re uterus, info brought to you thanks to google, it goes from being smaller than a plum pre-pregnancy to a grapefruit size by week 8! and then keeps on stretching...so hope that reassures those worrying about the crampy feeling )

Dorita, whatevertheweather, loup23 thanks for the info I'll have a look later! I also found one at 75 quid! www.myultrababy.com/dating-scan.html

looopy thanks for the honesty and the heads up. I understand what you're saying, but I basically want re-assurance that it's not ectopic - did abit of reading recently: [[http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ectopic-pregnancy/pages/introduction.aspx Early diagnosis and treatment may improve the chances of having a normal pregnancy at a later date.
If left untreated, an ectopic pregnancy can be fatal. The fallopian tube can split (rupture), causing internal abdominal bleeding and life-threatening blood loss.]]

So I rather spend 75 quid on private scan before my holiday for peace of mind, I wouldn't know what to do if I have sudden pain when I'm away and need urgent operation to stop my fallopian tube from bursting. (I know I'm paranoid but I know someone who almost die becoz she had ectopic pregnancy while she's on her gap year!)

and thanks for the reassurance re cause of cramping

Been reading all these posts and so relieved to be reading everyone's stories so far. So terribly sad for those who have mc - fingers crossed for me. Going to book the mw on Monday.

Just going to add myself to the list too

AmandinePoulain EDD 01/09/12
TalithaG EDD 01/09/12
Suzet79 EDD 01/09/12
Bakeroo EDD 01/09/12
Rightontime EDD 01/09/12
Caitycat EDD 01/09/12
Kellzi EDD 01/09/12
Pearshaped EDD 01/09/12
Loup23 32 DC1 EDD 01/09/12 Hampshire
Rusulka 30 DC1 EDD 02/09/12 Dartford?
Trillian79 EDD 02/09/12
Spuddybean EDD 02/09/12
Malymoo EDD 02/09/12
Signet2012 EDD 02/09/12
Ninamu EDD 02/09/12
Davidsmom EDD 03/09/12?
Hotcupofteaplease EDD 03/09/12
Loooopy EDD 03/09/12
Poppyjen EDD 03/09/12
Saxony EDD 03-04/09/12
ViolaCrayola EDD 04/09/12
MillontheFloss EDD 04/09/2012
Slartibartfast0 EDD 04/09/12
Dorita75 36 (37 next month) EDD 04/09/12
Iph EDD 06/09/12
Ponyclubmum EDD 06/09/12
Whatevertheweather EDD 06/09/12
PGreen 35 EDD 06-07/09/12
Mummyfirsttime EDD 05-07/09/12
SweetBabyJebus 31 DC3 EDD 07/09/2012 possibly Darent Valley
MrsHerculePoirot EDD 07/09/12
Sketti EDD 07/09/12
EthelredOnAGoodDay 33 DC2 EDD 08/09/12 York
Choedron EDD 08/09/12
Plumsieinaonesie 34 DC4 EDD 08/09/12 Wiltshire
Winkywinkola EDD 09/09/12
Wintermymble DC1 EDD 09/09/12 Scotland
Alienontheisland EDD 09/09/12
Loopyhasanotherbean 35 DC2 EDD 3/9/12 poss (10/9/12) Hinchingbrook
Cosykins EDD 10/09/12
CustardL EDD 10/09/12
EastBeast EDD 10/09/12
AhsokaTano EDD 12/09/12
Macaroons 31 DC1 EDD 5-13/9 somewhere in London
Waitingforstork EDD 13/09/12
TheDetective 27 DC2 EDD 17/09/12 Home birth, Wigan

Cakeismysaviour EDD?
Wineandcheese EDD?

Welcome the the (many) lovely new ladies.

So sorry to hear the sad news from Eyeslikeraisins and
Queenrollo
And also for the previous losses suffered by so many on this thread, especially whatever and right. It puts a lot into perspective for me.

Unfortunately I'm not holding out huge hope for myself this time around either. Like Amandine, I've had a day of brown cm when I wipe. Although I know lots of people have this and it turns out to be fine, it was the only sign I had that anything was wrong just before miscarrying in November.
I went to get checked out this evening and they have squeezed me in for a scan on Monday, so I guess only time will tell.

Like Choedron (good luck with next scan), I'm worried that it will be too early to give an answer either way. As devastated as we will be I'd rather know and deal with it as soon as possible after our traumatic experience last time.

I'm taking heart in Caitycat's lovely news of seeing a heartbeat though!

Amandine - when do you go back to the EPAU? Fingers crossed for you and anyone else who's having a scare.

wintermymble - your posts are making me smile! You are going to be awesome - i bet very few of us knew what we were doing at first and I'm still making it up as I along!

Dorita - I'm also in Liverpool, i've never had a baby at the Women's but the emergency room and ward staff made a very difficult experience for me and Dh, much easier. Hopefully you never need to use that side of their services but it's reassuring to know they are very empathetic.

macaroons I am sorry you are having that stress - I hope the scan reassures. Actually today I got a bit nervous (for a change ) and asked my doctor if the persistent lower right pelvic pain was an ectopic kind of thing. He was sure it wasn't but we spoke to EPAU and they asked me questions and explained that what I was describing, anyway, was corpus luteum pain of the ovary that released the egg continuing to beaver away madly and produce all the hormone goodies for bean. I don't know if that helps but I am thinking of you.

I'm now having a minor stress. DF has passed his bugs on to me, and just as I got to work tonight, I started with the runs, so have come back home. Just hope it passes quickly. Off to bed as feel quite poorly :( X

Hiya everyone count me in think I'm due 14th Sept so I am early on.
Sooooo nervous this will be my 2nd dc but had a mc last year so can't believe it till I see it if you know what I mean,taken LOADS of tests ha ha as first ones came out faint.
How's everyone feeling?
I'm having belly aches at night and tired in the evenings but part from that not much else.
Let's all hope we all stay well hey.

Feel better Thedective.

I'm bleeding and cramping. Fucking hell :( devastated. Probably my own fault for testing a few days early. I'd never have known otherwise.

Thanks iph hopefully I won't need them but good to know they're sympathetic. loopy yes, I have asthma and when I had asthma review in October nurse said I shud have it because we were ttc as well as because of asthma..I never got round to it until after I'd seem doc to confirm preg...as soon as I went in soon nurse (different one) asked if I was having it because I was pregnant or had asthma, so is pretty standard in Liverpool. Suppose it's just different areas having different policies.
Reassuring to read about different twinges and pains, I've had sharpish pain in left side for a few days, think it's this corpus thing-which I'd never heard of before, thought 'what's the Da Vinci code got to do with it?!' haha
Also bit tired in evenings but no other symptoms at all, in fact just peed on another stick to check it's all actually real, positive obviously...!

Sorry detective really hope it's not what you think xxx

Oh TheDetective I am so sorry xx

So sorry detective. Fingers crossed for you. X

So sorry Detective, early tests are the work of the devil, aren't they. :( Doesn't make it any easier though, take care of yourself.

Sorry detective, hoping it's just spotting, but if it isn't, so very sorry.

vix82 i seem to remember your name...were you on the nov10 antenatal thread? (or am i getting muddled?)

detective - sorry to hear about the bleed, hope it's ok, are you going to see someone about it?

wintermymble - maybe that's what it is, or like looopy said it's the uterus expanding to accomodate the bean. I guess I'm just paranoid about any 'signs'

and welcome vix and any other newcomers!! I wonder if this list will double by the time EDD goes to 30/9!

Really sorry Detective. Hope everything is ok.

Sorry for all those who have had disappointing news :(

I have been cramping too, but i had a docs (my 1st re pregnancy) on Fri and they reassured me it was normal. This is my first pregnancy so i don't have any idea what is 'normal'.

Got a midwife app on 31st Jan. Tbh i was surprised the doc didn't examine me or do a test or anything - just took my word for it that i was pregnant. I keep doubting i am tho, despite pos test and no period - i just can't believe it.

I was so tired last week (people were commenting - i just love that!) and have a lot of nausea. I can't really decide what to eat. I feel sick right up until i feel starving, then i eat and feel sick again. Been waking at 4am starving and nauseous.

I'm just trying to do an online shop and treat myself to nice things to snack on, but everything looks foul. Has anyone got any good suggestions?

with my first pregnancy i really seemed to lose my tastebuds early on, most things that i love to eat weren't appetising, and some things i loved i became repulsed by!! the only things i enjoyed were very strong tastes (all unhealthy things like pickled cabbage, pork scratchings, salt and vinegar crisps and haribo tangfastics) but i never had weird cravings that you hear people talk about.

oh and i used to wake up in the morning feeling like my stomach was empty, as if i hadn't eaten for a couple of days, and v gassy, and would feel absolutely awful unless i drank a big glass of milk before i got up. Sometimes eating a cereal bar helped too (kept a stash of them in the bedroom!) As long as i ate/drank before i got out of bed i was fine, didn't get any sickness apart from twice and both times were caused by over enthusiastic teeth brushing!

been drinking thick juices (mango pulp etc) to line my stomach. I also want strong tastes - s&v crisps are my fave with a stong cheddar and homemade piccalilli sandwiches. Are pickled veg bad for you?

So very sorry to hear about bleeding detective. Really hope it is just implantation cramping/bleeding and it stops soon.

Spuddy - I don't think pickled veg are bad for you. I love them too! Ate a whole bowl of pickled onions on Christmas Day

I keep wondering if spicy food is OK? I had it last time but this time it seems to be giving me a dodgy tummy so I think I'll hold off for now.

First doctor appointment on Tuesday, but am not expecting much. In a dilemma about whether to tell boss (although not whole workplace- see my other thread!) - as I am feeling awful (exhausted/nauseous) already and wondering if I may need time off at some point. What are other people doing?