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Laura Ashley/Creme Egg graduates - pregnant after MC

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Bakingtins · 26/02/2013 21:41

A place to carry on chatting after a BFP and support each other through the stressful bits. I hope to see many new graduates appearing....

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shellshock7 · 22/04/2013 12:12

I think it's just something we have to 'get thru' janie hopefully the feeling won't last long and as you say all is well....gary my NHS scan is a week tomorrow so don't think I can justify another private scan (had one at 8w)

Before DS went on to cows milk I noticed the formula shortage too...apparently people buy it and sell it on eBay/abroad and make loadsa money?!

JanieLovesCake · 22/04/2013 12:15

Loving all the bra advice girls :)

Aoife and Gary I'm the spottiest ever, and all on my chin too :( it got so bad I went to the dr but nothing you can use when pg. I've been researching products but the best concealer I found was actually a cheap one from collection 2000, it's a 16hr cover one and is surprisingly better than any of the more expensive ones I tried

shellshock7 · 22/04/2013 12:18

janie you can use zineryt...go back to your GP!

JanieLovesCake · 22/04/2013 12:25

Oh really? Does it work well?

BumpKitty · 22/04/2013 13:12

I'm another one with mega spots! My confidence is boosted no end by my toddler poking at them and saying what's that mummy? Urgh

One week till my scan! Horrid mc dream last night such a relief to wake up!

And mmmm croissants!

shellshock7 · 22/04/2013 13:40

I used it before and during my PG with DS and it worked brilliantly....I suffered a lot from abt 22 to 31, had tablets at first then when it just went to my chin, the zineryt now it's gone altogether

Oh no bump no escape even in your sleep

IBelieveInPink · 22/04/2013 13:43

Shell, are we twinnies? I have actually been doing the same thing the last 2 days. Complete and utter freak out that bebby isn't growing. Back to counting down to next scan again! Don't know where this feeling has come from but it isn't ideal!

Aoife - so jealous of Paris!

Hey everyone else!

shellshock7 · 22/04/2013 15:36

Not a trait you want to share either so sorry pink! How you doing today?

Also, need a good fish slap with this one....I KNOW I need to be doing my pelvic floor exercises, but am worried abt it causing a miscarriage so am refusing (DH is shouting at me), just read a thread abt someone having an accident at 30odd weeks and don't want it to be me Tell me I'm being an idiot please!

GardenWorm · 22/04/2013 17:50

Shell do squats instead, I found them much more effective and you can try and con yourself into thinking you are actually just firming up your bum and thighs!

andadietcoke · 22/04/2013 19:00

Okay weird (neurotic) question...

For those of you that have DCs already and found out the sex at the scan - do they tell you at the end, or as and when they find out during the scan? I've developed some weird phobia that I'll be jinxing everything by asking the sex so I wondered if I could ask to be told at the end if everything is okay?

shellshock7 · 22/04/2013 19:54

Hi anda At mine they asked pretty much straight away (after my is everything ok moment) as the main point is the medical side which takes a good while, so they got the sex out of the way, then did all their checks...mine was lovely and talked me thru everything she was checking...but some people have told me they were asked to just leave the sonographer to get on with that part and it was just a quiet examination so I think it can differ. I would say straight away and I'm pretty sure they will be happy to oblige

Sorry I've forgotten when is the scan?

andadietcoke · 22/04/2013 20:02

shell it's on Thursday. I'm dreading it. I'm quite happy in my 'today I'm pregnant' bubble and I don't want anything to pop it. I've felt no movement today and had some discharge of indeterminate colour (ie might be very pale brown, might be dark yellow, might be normal, might be imagining it all)

Just feel really unsettled.

BumpKitty · 22/04/2013 20:07

anda I didn't find out with DD and the sonographer never mentioned it at all (as in didn't even ask if i wanted to know), I think the onus is on you to ask so if you don't ask till the end then they'll leave it till then, I imagine they would be more phased if you were jumping up and down shouting 'what are they?' whilst they were trying to do all the measurements so they should be happy to leave it till the end.
God that's long winded - basically you'll be fine :) if all goes well I'm going to find out this time too!

shell i had a 3rd degree tear with DD and I never do any pelvic floor exercises, I'm going to be wetting myself by 20 weeks aren't I :(

shellshock7 · 22/04/2013 20:07

I remember the 20w scan well, I was a mess but it did give me relief much more than the 12w one so hopefully it will for you too...finding out I was having a boy was one of the greatest moments of my life, I'm filling up now thinking abt it Just a few more days of stress and you'll be there too x

andadietcoke · 22/04/2013 20:27

Thanks both. There are signs everywhere saying if you want to know the sex you have to ask at the beginning, so I was thinking I could ask at the beginning but say I don't want to be told until the end if everything is okay.

IBelieveInPink · 22/04/2013 21:03

Diet - that sounds perfectly reasonable and I'm sure they will have heard it before. Just ask for whatever you need.

Shell - I'm still the same. Just burst into tears again because I feel like all my symptoms have gone. I know I should be grateful that I am not suffering like some people do, but I just can't relax.
We spent the weekend with friends, so had to tell them. Then obviously spent the rest of the weekend discussing babies and getting excited. Which is lovely, but I just feel like it is all a bit early and we shouldn't haven't been talking about it. Does that make any sense?
I just want to know everything is okay. I can't ignore the feeling that it isn't.

jmf294 · 22/04/2013 21:26

Evening ladies and welcome to our newcomers!!

Diet- hope the scan goes well and babies are fine. Sounds a good plan to be informed at the end about the sex.
Aoife- hope you are enjoying Paris, make sure you eat enough croissants and baguettes for us all- serious carb craving here.
IBIP- have a hug, it's just so hard with the worry alongside the pregnancy hormones.
Shell- get squatting!!

All ok with me except for horrid all day nausea that only goes away when I have vinegar!
Also had a horrid miscarriage nightmare the other night, I went for the scan and there was a big empty circle and no baby.

Milestone days approaching, 7 weeks tomorrow. I started to MC at 7+2 last time. Scan Friday next week.
At work I'm constantly reminded of dates, I see patient letters I wrote whilst pregnant last time and when I'm booking future appointments in 2 months I wonder if I will be pregnant by the next appointment- mental really!!!

andadietcoke · 22/04/2013 21:44

jmf yup. I hate salt and vinegar crisps, and sea salt and balsamic vinegar kettle chips were the only things that stopped me feeling sick. I know what you mean about dates. Sometimes things come from nowhere. When they come, take a deep breath, and know that this is a new pregnancy, today you're pregnant, and hopefully you'll still be pregnant for those appointments in 2 months. I hope your scan comes around quickly x

ibip I started telling people that I was happy they were happy but I felt very uncomfortable about talking about it because I was very nervous and they respected that. It still happens - my mum will let slip that she's been thinking about decorating a spare bedroom, or someone at work will buy me something. Tell them how you're feeling - it's self preservation, and I understand completely x

ChocolateCremeEggBag · 22/04/2013 21:56

Anda - how about getting the sonographer to write down the sex on a piece of paper which you can then open with DH later? My Sil did this and she and BIL opened it on Christmas morning (obv you don't have to wait that long)

Am very jealous of your Paris trip Aoife hope you are having a lovely time still (or are you onway back?)

Ibip - know the feeling, I want to tell close friends, but then want them to say nothing as just feel like I'll jinx things if I start believing it will all be ok.
Had more brown gunk today, I know that brown is old etc. but still freaks me out as I then go on a knicker check mission.

andadietcoke · 22/04/2013 22:04

chocolate that's a brilliant idea. My mum was going to come with me as DH had school commitments. She was so excited but now DH can come and we're meeting her for lunch afterwards. It would be lovely to open the envelope with her...

Brown gunk is definitely good gunk. Although when it's all stopped dont wear any nude/beige knickers (and this goes for all of you!) - any dampness makes them go a pale brown colour very reminiscent of the brown gunk as I've learnt to my expense today. I had the brown gunk for two weeks from weeks 5-7. It's horrid, but it will pass.

Aoifebelle · 23/04/2013 07:33

Lovely idea writing the sex down on a piece of paper to be opened later. I don't think I would trust myself not to peek, I would have to give it to my mum.
Have been pigging out on carbs here. BreakfAST is a bread roll and a croissant. I shall pay for this. Was at the meeting dinner last night,felt like I was wearing a big i'm pregnant sign. Starter was shellfish, I had to keep chasing away the very persistent wine waiters and was in bed by 10. Normally I am the one leading the charge for the late night drinks and dancing.
new food thing. Cannot stomach diet drinks, but ice cold lemonade is the dogs bollocks.
So sorry for the horrible mc dreams, must be horrible to wake up from. It is nice to hear the things we are freaking out about change, like 20 week scan, knowing the sex, pelvic floor exercises. Feels like progress. aujourdoui, nous somme pregnant. Brown gunk and all.x

BlackholesAndRevelations · 23/04/2013 08:08

Hi ladies and thank you so much for the welcome! It's so good to know that we all feel the same re: panicking about loss of symptoms etc.

I'm sure brown gunk is ok. Aoife- hope you're enjoying Paris; do you think anyone has suspected? Anda- good idea about the piece of paper. IME they ask as soon as it could be evident. With my DS the sonographer gave it away despite us wanting a surprise, so maybe before you sit down just say "I want to know everything is ok first and foremost but if you can see the sexes please keep it secret and write it on a bit of paper for us!" I'd also take the piece of paper for her. If I am lucky enough to get that far we'd like a real surprise this time.

Aoifebelle · 23/04/2013 12:30

Ummm French buffet lunch proving tricky
Pate on crackers
Soft cheese on bread
Multiple types of cured meats
Soft set quails eggs

I shall be going hungry today. Grrrrrrrr.

BumpKitty · 23/04/2013 13:00

aoife get thee to a patisserie quick!

blackholes I am that they told you the sex when you didn't ask!

JanieLovesCake · 23/04/2013 13:41

Mmm cured meats mmm goats cheese mmmm

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