October 2024 Babies thread 2 👶

[Nic2908]

Seems we got to the end of a thread. Not sure if a new one has been set up.

I would also wait til 12 weeks @Holl89

@SELE97 can he book a morning or afternoon annual leave ?

@mrssunshinexxx he could but he's a bit of a workaholic and doesn't get much annual leave, so he's trying to save it for our NHS 12 & 20 week scans and also time off for when the baby is here (in addition to paternity leave). He doesn't see the point in have a scan this early instead of just waiting a few more weeks which I guess he's right really.

@SELE97 It’s really hard and I can totally empathise (I’m 6 weeks tomorrow, having a reassurance scan a week tomorrow so when I will be 7 weeks, and the wait is excruciating - the last two weeks have been the longest weeks of my life and I’m sure the next 7 days will be too!!) I guess you could tell yourself that although waiting til 8 weeks will be hard that extra week will hopefully mean you get to see even more at the scan? And just try and distract yourself as much as you can in the meantime; I find positive affirmations help (although I know they aren’t for everyone) and treating yourself / doing something nice every time you reach a milestone / new week?

@SELE97 i feel your pain. I’ve had early scans with all my pregnancies. The first two privately at exactly 7 weeks. With this pregnancy at epu just yesterday at 8+4. What I will say. Is that there was so much more to see at 8 weeks. There were no ifs or buts or come back in a week to see if it’s grown. It was there for all to see. I also feel like I have less time to 12 week scan too.

@SELE97 if your main reason for an early scan is to check the pregnancy in the right place, could you go without your partner? You mentioned he said he's happy to wait until the 12 week scan.

If he were to join the 12 week scan you'll see much more in the image than at 6/7 weeks.

Hello everyone hope everyone is well :)

2nd pregnancy and I feel like my bump has popped already I am so bloated. I just cannot wait for my scan to see if everything is fine. I have decided not to have one before my 12 week scan and just trying to keep relaxed and not over think but as we all know that’s easier said than done. I have just done a food shop and I really wish I had done online order it really took it out of me felt like I was in there for hours lol. I don't think it helps my sciatica and Costochondritis have been giving me grief the last few days.

Currently 8+1

@hopingforapeainapod definitely excruciating! I thought the TWW was bad enough, this is way worse. Yes that's true, hopefully will get to see an actually shape resembling a baby😂 Good luck for your scan, not much longer to go now. I haven't thought about positive affirmations, I'll definitely give that a try as I think I need a positive mindset right now. That's a good idea about doing something nice every milestone, I love each new milestone I get each week on the pregnancy apps and seeing the change in embryo growth and a 3D image is so cool and is the only thing keeping me going at the moment.

@Nic2908 thank you that's a good point, I suppose it works out better the longer you wait really. And definitely the half way mark through the first trimester so will help to break it up and feel like 12 weeks isn't too far away☺️

@LuxeBiscuit he really wants to go to the first scan I have together, I did mention going on my own but I he wants to be involved in all the scans. But he definitely said we should wait until 8 weeks to see a bit more anyway, he's also afraid that if I go to early and don't see anything (due to it being too early) that I'll be stressed unnecessarily when I could have just waited in the first place.

I'm sure I'll be fine and can make it to 8 weeks, it'll definitely be worth the wait. Think I just needed someone to moan about it to, so thank you guys for listening and offering advice. Need to have a bit more patience I think.

@SELE97 Just so you know, Fathers and partners who are employees have a legal right to take unpaid time off work to accompany their spouse/partner to up to two antenatal appointments. So he wouldn’t need to use annual leave for the 12 & 20 week scans :) although it’s not paid.

Are you able to have a scan at the weekend ? Or have I read it all wrong and he works away at the weekend too? xx

How is everyone this morning? I'm suffering with extreme fatigue, bloating and constipation at the moment (oh the joys!!)

Is anyone else still obsessively taking pregnancy tests just to check? 🤦🏻‍♀️

@Nervous764367 I'll definitely let him know this because he hates taking time off work and thinks it looks bad (in terms of promotion).

The clinic that I've paid for, isn't open on the weekends. I was under the impression they were but after calling and double checking it's just weekdays and evenings they're open for scans.

@Holl89 I think whether or not to have another scan depends on what you think it will do for you - if you feel as though it will give you relief/assurance for a short amount of time but then you might start to worry and want another one, you're better off not having one especially if it will leave you worrying during your holiday. But if you think it will just help you to relax and enjoy your break then I'd say it's worth having one next Friday, then no more until your dating scan.

@SELE97 If I were in your position I'd wait until 8 weeks - as PPs have said, there will be more to see, and that way your partner can be with you. It is hard getting through the first few weeks - I've found that reminding myself I have no reason to believe anything is wrong (and having my husband remind me of that when I start to feel anxious) does help.

@tryforbabynumber2 I think you definitely need to step away from the tests, you are definitely pregnant! 😅

I'm counting down the hours now until my next scan tomorrow - I keep forgetting that I've got my booking appointment afterwards, it kind of doesn't feel important compared to the scan. It feels like such a big milestone - I'm 9+1 today and this was the day in my last pregnancy that my miscarriage was confirmed, so if I get through tomorrow and everything is fine it will feel like such a huge deal. Feeling very nervous!

@CluelessInLondon haha I definitely do need to step away! I only have 2 cheapies left so once they're gone they're gone 🙊😂

All the luck for your scan and booking app tomorrow ❤️ hope all goes well xxx

I've got a scan tomorrow too-im 8+5! All the best with yours and your booking in appointment 😊.

@RobynC28 Thank you, you too! 😊

@tryforbabynumber2 I feel your pain with the constipation ... I've just added nausea to my symptom list but the big one hear is just being an over emotional wreck bursting into tears all the damn time!

Having one of those I don't feel pregnant days. These are the slowest weeks ever .....

Has anyone told work yet? I have a 1:1 this afternoon and not sure if I should say anything. Last time I waited until quite late as we were being restructured.

@FlyOnTheWall89 in definitely feel pregnant but with you on how slow. I'm not even 6 weeks yet 😫

Hi, I'd love to join this thread. I'm due 02/10, so today I am 9+1 weeks pregnant with my first baby.

It is definitely anxiety provoking, I have been having bad sickness and nausea and yesterday morning it all disappeared completely. Me and my OH went into panic mode and booked a private scan there and then, before I was even seen I was back to throwing up! But we saw and heard little baby and all is fine.

I had my booking appointment earlier this week and I'm waiting for my NHS scan, I know it'll be a few weeks away.

I'm assuming the worry never goes!

@Jammymare I told my work pretty much as soon as I found out, I suppose it depends what you do? Plus it might be easier for them to know for when you want time off for appointments, if you're physically unwell etc.

@Jammymare I'm 9 weeks and haven't told work yet - I only wanted to tell them this early if I was feeling really unwell and couldn't work, and fortunately I've only needed to take one half-day sick since I found out. My manager did ask me yesterday if I was feeling better after being off on Monday and I just had to say "yes, much better, thank you" as I couldn't really say "I'm a bit better but still trying to grow a human and it's really exhausting". 😂 I do an office based job though, so if you do something more physical or where you might need some things adjusting to help you do your work then it's worth telling them.

@WickWood Welcome and congratulations - we are due date twins, I am also 9+1 today and due 02/10 (until the dating scan, at least!). 😊

I am a nervous wreck. I went for a wee and had a tiny bit of spotting on wiping. Went again and had a bit more😓
I have called the early pregnancy unit and awaiting a call back. It's taken us 3.5 years to get here😭i don't want know what do

@Strawbs92 oh I'm so sorry, that is very nerve wracking. It's also very common and all could be totally fine so try not to panic. Think positively. How many weeks are you?

I am 6+2
Thank you, it is so hard to remain positive😪 trying my hardest

@Strawbs92 I'm sorry to hear that, it's totally understandable that you're feeling anxious about it. Spotting in early pregnancy is really common so keeping fingers crossed for you that it's just that and nothing to worry about. I hope the EPU get back to you soon. ❤