Hello all! I am a little bit behind but will try and catch up now!
Blueroses what fantastic news about your stitch. That must be such a relief for you. Hopefully the other consultant and midwife will be just as supportive for you.
Sara I also found that my symptoms came and went quite frequently in the earlier weeks. It used to stress me out, but it seems to be fairly common so (silly thing to say but) try not to worry too much.
Custard I would also consider having it checked at 16w privately. I think if all it does is set your mind at rest then its 100% worth it.
Trixie I missed the doppler conversation. I think its pobably a good idea not to get one. I was given one when I was about 12 weeks by a close friend and I made a deal with DH that I would only use it if he was there (he's the sensible one) and I would try not to get freaked out if we didnt hear anything. The first few times we used it, we didnt find anything and luckily I managed to not stress about it. No idea how, I just think maybe I was prepared not to find it. Anyway, from about 16 weeks we started finding it occassionally, and from 19 weeks it was obvious very quickly but we've stopped using it now as I can feel baby moving alot and I dont want to fall into the trap of using it as a diagnostic device if baby's movements slow, sowe got rid of it. I think they can be nice, but its probably better to not have one and if we hadn't been given one I doubt very much I would have bought one. Hope you're doing well!
Chocolate I am so sorry to hear the consultant was a cow about measuring your cervix! How awful. Glad you're being monitored now though!
So sorry to hear about your bleed MrsCrabtree but glad to hear everything looked ok. I hope you are feeling alright xx
Massive congratulations Hellotrees!!
Glad the GTT test went ok, Blondes. I'm dreading mine in a few weeks. Hanging around a hospital, hungry and with only a supidly sugary drink for sustenance does not sound like a fun morning to me!
Sammy I hope everything is going well with you. I see they have brought your delivery date forward. I bet it must be scary to think of them coming early but I'm sure the doctors will only do what is neccessary to keep them safe. I hope you are ok!
Lucie fab news about the nursery furniture! Its so exciting! We ordered our pushchair last weekend, though it wont be here til mid-march. I've also bought a perfect prep machine and a Tommee Tippee starter set thingy that includes a steriliser, bottles, etc but only because they were really cheap in the sales.
Friends I hope you and babyfriends are doing ok xx
AFM, no real news. 26 weeks tomorrow and I have a midwife appointment next week. I'm currently waiting for DH to get home from his work trip to France (I decided not to go with him after all) so we can work out what days he's free to book our 4d scan, which I'm both excited and nervous about. I've chosen a babybond clinc as it says they do a growth check and wellbeing check as well, whereas some of the other clinics around me are just for entertainment purposes and will apparently not tell you if they spot anything wrong. I think I'd rather know that someone who knows exactly what they're doing is doing the scan, but as I said, its also making me more nervous than I expected.
Hope everyone else is doing well! Sorry to anyone I may have missed!