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.

Oh yes- I have a very close friend's wedding when I'll be 7 months pregnant and I definitely don't have anything that will be loose enough so I'll have to buy a maternity dress closer to the time. It's my first baby and I want 2 eventually though so at least there's the possibility of using it again someday.

@RobynC28 my BMI is also under 20, did your midwife say you need to have some growth scans in late pregnancy because of this? She told me I would need 3, can't remember the exact times but late in pregnancy and told me I was underweight with a BMI under 20. This is my third pregnancy and my BMI was def under 20 in my last pregnancy and probably in my first as well and I never needed more scans because of it. And my BMI is like 19+ so not under 18.5 or anything so def not underweight. Just curious whether you got told the same thing or not?

Sorry I use the app and it's so glitchy and won't let me tag more than one person per post mrsprincess nice to see someone else pregnant with #3! But wow you're superwoman with those age gaps!! Mine are 5 and 2 but will be 6 and 3 when this one is born. I couldnt manage small gaps but I can def see the positives of them. My due date is actually the day after DC2's birthday so I hope they're a bit late or bit early as I'd rather they not have their birthdays that close together!

No mines also 19ish . She told me anything over 18.5 is healthy but to be careful not to loose weight. No mention about additional scans - can you ask for a second opinion? Although I guess extra scans are always reassuring?

@RobynC28 I think you were trying to tag me ? :) this baby was not planned !! I'm still in shock / denial / stressed we wanted a much bigger gap for number 3 but here we are !
My youngest birthday is early Nov and I have gone late with both other pregnancies so also worried about birthdays really close together. There's a small chance I might have an elective but more chance of me ending in an over due EMC with my track record 😂
You can decline the scans if you don't have any concerns you know x

I think this is for @WeightoftheWorld 😀

Has anyone done the Sneak Peak blood test to find out baby's sex before?

I know some people don't agree or understand it but I'm just so excited and want to know as much information as I can about little bub. I've heard it can be inaccurate if doing the home test due to contamination, so we went for a blood test at the clinic on Friday. We should get our results some time next week, I'm so excited❤️

We've made the decision not to find out. Quite surprised how big a thing finding the sex out is. Family keep asking us and seem disappointed we don't want to know.

I'm taking the nipt test tomorrow with a gender test too. To be brutally honest I do have a strong gender preference which is why I've decided to find out so early so I have time to process either way! I think if we got the gender I've always wished for this time I'd consider having a suprise if we had other kids as sounds like a lovely thing to do. 😊

Can I ask the dates of peoples 12th week scans and how far you have worked out you will be when having it?

tia

@RobynC28 jeez, I hope for the child's sake you get the sex you want...

@CDD I will be 12+5 at ours. I wish it were sooner. I'm inclined to have a private before then (I'm 10 now) but partner would rather now. We had one at 8+3 privately (which would 100% recommend it you want reassurance.)

@CDD don't have date yet but 'due' it around 15th April

Definitely finding out sex here mainlt so I can get organised get rid of / or buy clothes but no sooner than 20 week scan x

We are due our 12 week scan around April 12th but it seems that you book it at the midwife appt in our trust so we haven't had that yet.

We will be finding out the sex at 20 weeks if possible, no preference but just nice to know and mentally prepare myself. I'm not sure if we'll tell people though!

I had a surprise the first time and going for a surprise this time too.

@CDD I will be 12+4 at my 12 week scan. These next couple.of weeks are going to drag so much !

Not feeling brill today, very constipated so just feel sluggish and yuk .

Finding out the sex with our NIPT test. Same as @mrssunshinexxx. We're happy either way. Just eager to know so I can get the tubs of baby stuff I have kept out and start to go through them.

@RobynC28 i have my nipt on Thursday morning and we’re going to find out too. I really was considering a surprise this time, but we’re going to find out too. Will be interesting to see how long your results take to come back. My little boy doesn’t know I’m pregnant but he keeps asking for a little sister. I hope for his sake it is, but I feel I was always destined to be a boy mum so I’m not sure it will be.

Thankyou for the replies :)

Mine has been booked in for 21st March I will be 12+1 and then my appointment with my midwife is booked for 5th April.
I have only had a call up to now with a midwife which lasted about 30 mins to get my information ect and just advise me about taking pregnancy supplements and that I will need to take aspirin from 12 weeks.

In regards to finding out the gender I am in two minds I didn’t with my DD and it was really lovely but on the other hand I think I do want to be able to buy for a certain gender. But we have some to think this over lol

I could have written your post myself.
Im third pregnancy too, due mid October, with history of awful hyperemesis in both previous pregnancies. Feeling nauseous (and anxious!) just like you, so sending a hand hold your way hoping our journey is kinder this time.

Hi to everyone 👋 so glad I found this thread.

New symptom unlocked: bleeding gums. Looked like a bloodbath when I brushed my teeth this morning.

@CDD Aww, we must have the same due date, my 12 week scan is also 21st March and I'll be 12+1!

I want to find out the sex too, I think we'll get a private scan at 16 weeks.

Hi all. I'm 8wks and had really bad cramps and a very bad stomach early hours of this morning. I'm noticing my discharge is brownish in colour. Sorry for TMI. Do you think a MW will be bothered or shall I contact them?

Have been to John lewis this afternoon in search of a comfy, non wired bra . The lovely lady in the lingerie section really helped me out, and I highly recommend the basic John lewis ( think it's anyday?). Bra sooooo comfy I am never taking them off !

@AnxiousD
If you are bothered, give them a ring. I did have a tiny bit of brown discharge around 8 weeks, and my midwife wasn't bothered as it was brown and not a lot. I have had a scan since, and all is well.

@AnxiousD I had the same, awful stomach pains and really bad diarrhea, mostly at night. It seems to have subsided now, but I think it's pretty common in pregnancy as your hormones are haywire! Maybe call the EPU for their advice.