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February 2011 babies

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suzym1984 · 30/05/2010 08:25

Hi everyone!

Well, I got my BFP on Friday morning and it is only just starting to sink in! According to my dates I am due 2nd Feb and I thought it would be nice to have a Feb babies thread, where we can all share our news/worries/excitement!

Cant wait to hear from you

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PandaEis · 26/06/2010 11:33

morning

i had alot of weird dreams when preg with DD and i think its a hormonal thing mine were later in the pregnancy though recently i keep starting to drop off to sleep and then hearing loud noises that appear to be all in my head one night last week i was nearly asleep and heard a really loud crashing noise coming from downstairs...i got up and dragged DH out of bed and we had a look and...not a thing was moved downstairs or elsewhere!! a few days ago i was falling asleep and heard someone shout my name really loudly...i actually jumped cos the noise was so loud!! DH and DD were both fast asleep and i doubt my cat can say my name quite so clearly must just be my brain haha

Chloe55 · 26/06/2010 11:42

Hope you have just got your dates wrong Gandt.

Ok, weird dreams - I have been up since 4am as I dreamt that I was in a lot of pain and knew my baby was dying but somebody was stopping me going to the toilet to 'check', I then woke up with excruciating tummy pains, more like a stabbing followed by an ache. I haven't had any bleeding (touch wood) and have read that it could be ligament pains but I don't remember feeling pains so badly with ds. I was in tears for most of the morning worrying myself to death. Is anybody else getting stomach cramps that last 10-15mins at a time and are very painful for about 5 of those mins?

cler · 26/06/2010 11:59

chloe ive had really bad tummy pais on and off and im now 8+4. Its really scary and every little pain worries you. Everything is stretching and it makes sence to get abit of pain when you think the rate the baby grows at in the first 12 weeks

My sickness has well and truly kicked in now in the past 2 days. Has anyone gone completly off foods they really enjoyed before? Im finding it hard to find something to eat that doesnt make my stomach turn.

cler · 26/06/2010 12:00

chloe ive had really bad tummy pais on and off and im now 8+4. Its really scary and every little pain worries you. Everything is stretching and it makes sence to get abit of pain when you think the rate the baby grows at in the first 12 weeks

My sickness has well and truly kicked in now in the past 2 days. Has anyone gone completly off foods they really enjoyed before? Im finding it hard to find something to eat that doesnt make my stomach turn.

newdad75 · 26/06/2010 14:10

Great ideas Knitternottwitter.

So we've just had our private scan this morning (no internal probe thingy, which was good). And we saw her (I'm convinced it will be a girl) heart beating strong. So unbelievably happy after that, well worth the 100 quid it cost.

Still needed the guy to explain exactly what I was looking at, though the Good Lady knew - guess you guys are just better than us at seeing them.

Anyway, just wanted to share with someone...

newdad75 · 26/06/2010 14:15

Oh forgot to add, he also said our dates were a couple of days out so just updating the stats.

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gingerbread30 · 26/06/2010 16:55

Hi all, wondering if I can join? Have been lurking for a while but have a stupid feeling that if I make it official things will def go wrong...although had 8 BFPs before I went to GP to confirm.

Am 30 from Edinburgh and due 22nd Feb. First time after trying since Jan but only with a vengance for last couple of months.

DH v surprised and would prefer to pretend it isn't real! I have explained that's what happens when you go at it hammer and tongs on holiday!!

Tender breasts only and very relieved to hear of others who are also symptomless. Obviously no bump yet but have piled on the fat around tummy and hips - lovely. Have already booked up for some preg pilates classes from 16w and going to restart swimming and aquanatal once 12w scan OK - booked 10th Aug - so faaaaar away.

Desp want to tell sisters and mum but DH vetoed this as he's still in denial. Feel this is going to be a bit like the wedding two years ago - he'll be in the labour suit before accepts whats going on.....

tabbycat76 · 26/06/2010 18:31

Hi guys - I'm back after a few days away from here.

Had my scan Thursday - well! Apparently I'm earlier on than I thought. They saw a yolk sac which feeds the embryo but couldn't at this point see anymore than that within the gestational sac so they want to rescan me in 2 weeks time. The big news tho is that they saw ANOTHER gestational sac and so presume it's a twin pregnancy!!!! OMG when she said that I almost choked! If I had had anything in my mouth I swear my husband would have worn it (who was at the foot of the couch)!!! The second sac tho is a lot smaller than the first one she saw so it has a 10% chance of either coming away ie miscarriage or being absorbed. It still means it has a 90% chance of developing and twins runs in my family so I guess we'll wait and see in 2 weeks. So they've put me back to 5+ weeks which is why she couldn't see anything other than the yolk sac but fingers crossed.

Symptom wise - a second OMG! It's come with a vengeance! Nausea has been pretty much constant since the beginning of this week and I'm tired so easily. Thankfully I have next week as annual leave but then after that, who know's how I'll be. Just going to get as much rest as I can get in!

So that's my news! Hope everyone is ok and as always welcome to all the newbies!!!

tabbycat76 · 26/06/2010 18:37

By the way chloe55 - I had my scan because of tummy pains. I had excruciating stomach cramps and thought it might have been wind. When it didn't subside I began to worry and rang the GP surgery to chat to the mw (I was only 6+1 so very early). She organised a scan for me and I'm very glad I had one. It certainly reassures that everything is in the right place and that it's not ectopic, and plus, the thought of having been told you had a twin pregnancy at 12 weeks would have been very VERY scary!!!!

Apparently cramping is normal tho in normal pregnancy. Thankfully I've had no bleeding so I keep that in the front of my mind which reassures laods!

JustOneMorePlease · 26/06/2010 18:41

Hi all.

Knitternottwitter brilliant ideas!

All well here! Am finding this tread hard to keep up with, its a good job Feb is only a short month.

Feel tired out and on an evening i collapse into bed early, also still slightly nauseous!

We are going to Menorca for 10 days tomorrow so will have a marathon catch up on our return.

Keep well everyone and prob see you on the new thread on antenatal.

debka · 26/06/2010 19:55

Gosh tabbycat- TWINS!! One is hard enough, can't imagine having TWO!! At least you have plenty of time to prepare...

I'm rather jealous of you all having your early scans- I'll be out of the country from 11-17weeks so will miss my 12 week scan, so won't see this little one till the 20 week. Too poor for a private scan .

Could your tummy pains be wind, chloe? I have shocking trapped wind and fart like a... man?... every morning, o the relief!!

tabbycat76 · 26/06/2010 20:21

I'm a little confused peeps - are we relocating to the antenatal thread?? I see there is a thread on there for Feb2011 babies so is this now where we're posting!?!? Someone explain to me pls.

debka - yeah Twins is a bit daunting to say the least!! Wasn't expecting that one! But before we get too excited I'm waiting for confirmation from the next scan we have in 2 weeks. It'll be a long 2 weeks that's for sure!

As for early scans - if everything is ok and you've no bleeding, then I wouldn't worry about early scans. As my mw told me (rather heartlessly I must say) if you have scan early on for reassurance, would you expect another scan the next week if you're still concerned, because they won't you know!!!!! I think I would be reassured by the fact you have no pain and no bleeding.

Hope all are ok.

Chloe55 · 26/06/2010 20:58

Ooh twins Tabbycat? Funnily enough had a medium over a few weeks ago (whilst my cousin who has also just found out she is pg was here too) and he told us that he had a strong sense of twins coming through. Twins does not run in my family but does run in her dps. She has had an early scan though as she was bleeding and there is just the one.m She is convinced I am having twins, I am convinced I am not and reckon the medium possibly saw out 2 babies together as we are very close. I would have thought he was talking crap had he not have been so spot on with actual facts with his other information from the evening! It is slightly concerning me though as obviously if I'd have needed the clomid then twins would have been a strong possibility so I am worrying this pg won't stick and will have to resort to meds anyway....I am being a complete irrational woman I know!

Debka - I don't think it is wind although I am burping a ridiculous amount! It def feels like stabbing pains like I normally get when I am due on.

Newdad - watching the heartbeat is amazing. I can't wait for that moment with this pg too.

Oh, out of interest (and I now remember it from my last pg) - if you lay down flat on your back does your tummy pulsate MUCH more than usual. I am sure it is due to the excess blood pumping into that area but feels quite reassuring.

linz17xxx · 26/06/2010 21:32

I went to see my gp yesterday due to stomach cramps. Booked in for a scan on monday morning to see if the pregnancy is viable. Fingers crossed everyone x

Pebblestone · 26/06/2010 22:12

I am also having the strangest dreams, I think it must be normal. The dreams are so vivid that I wake up and thin k the pregnancy thing was just a dream...it takes a few mins to realise it's not then I get all excited again!

MissTFied · 27/06/2010 00:03

Hello everyone,

I'm still around and have been reading this bumper thread, though not posting much 'cos of horrendous morning sickness (I'm on anti-sickness tablets which I'm not sure are doing much).

Lovely to read about your different stories, and sorry to hear about the losses.

I knew they'd be someone with twins! I hope they 'stick' tabbycat.

Tarlia · 27/06/2010 06:02

Welcome newbies. Nice to see someone else due on the 28th. I wonder how many leap babies there will be, being born on the 29th...

Fingers crossed, Linz.

Tabby, twins how exciting!

Does anyone elses ribs/stomach muscles hurt? It feels like I've done a million crunches in the night, which I can assure you I havn't!! Haha

suzym1984 · 27/06/2010 08:59

Tabbycat Oh my god, that is amazing! I keep getting strong twin vibes, even tho they dont run in the family, weird! I know its a shock but you will soon get used to it Im sure! Hope all is well at your next scan!

Tarlia Yeah, my stomach muscles hurt real bad, and I keep getting sharp twinges low down on the right side. Anyone else get this?

Oh, and tabby we are planning on starting another thread soon, as once a thread reaches 1000 posts then it is 'full' I think!

Well....I got my NHS scan date through this morning for 23rd July, obv I am glad to have the date, but it is 4 weeks away!!!! So now me and DH are trying to decide whether to book a babybond scan this Thursday....any thoughts from anyone? By this thursday I will be 9 weeks, so should be able to see stuff.

Have a lovely day everyone

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ledkr · 27/06/2010 09:37

Hi all. I am 8 wks today and have had all sorts of pains since pre bfp from period pains to muscle pain after no exercise. I get worried but am starting to get used to it now. ginger bread. interested in your dh lack of acceptance. Mine is same. we had resigned ourselves to no babies after 4yrs trying and i am now 43 but he is really in denial. spent last 4 wks w/th not much support as doesn't talk about it then last night tells his sister without discussing it with me! my mum or own children don't know yet! Felt unreasonably pd off and not spoke since! Help! feel so prickly and England will prob lose today to cap it off ha ha

Grannyapple · 27/06/2010 11:07

Ooh tabby, twins?! Can I ask how close the twins gene is that runs in ur family? My mum was a twin (had a twin brother) & my best friend had twins in jan ( her dad was a twin-he had a twin sis) so had been in back of my mind, but have been trying not to think about it too much! Glad to hear all is well with u tho.

Got confused with appts-mw appt is 23/7, scan date is 5/8 but will need to try to get it moved-bang in the middle of crappy month end(I'm an accountant so unfortunately reporting deadlines don't get moved). Plus haven't mentioned to anyone in work yet, so still need to keep quiet.

sweetnitanitro · 27/06/2010 11:31

Tabby, how exciting!

I'm too poor for a private scan too but I can wait another few weeks. DD is keeping me on my toes so it'll fly by!

The wedding was fine yesterday, I didn't have nearly as many cramps and I wonder if it's because I wasn't BF DD as much?

My DH doesn't seem as excited as me but he explained that it doesn't seem real to him- he won't get morning sickness, or sore boobs or any of that stuff. He loves DD to bits and really wants another baby but I don't think the excitement will kick in until he can see physical changes and feel the baby kicking.

tabbycat76 · 27/06/2010 11:39

Hi guys - thanks a lot for your comments re our twinny situation! Means a lot. Amazingly we're coming around to the idea. I must admit, I feel abit cheated that I'll only have potentially one pregnancy and a complete family as I'd have liked to have gone through all this again (but you never know, if we have two boys or two girls I may be convinced to try for another!) However, since I'll be 34 by the time these babies come, I'll be feeling a little old to try again esp with all the risks involved - sorry to all those older than me, it's juts how I feel. a ready made family in one go, can't be bad! I've been doing research on it and apparently, we've 50% chance of having a b/g, 25% of g/g and 25% of b/b. (We believe our twins to be fraternal ie two eggs and two sperm hence the stats).

grannyapple - my mum apparently carried twins with her first and lost one and carried the other to term, so that's our gene history. They're supposed to skip a generation so I guess in that respect, given my mum missed one, it's our generation now.It sounds like if your mum was a twin it would be the next generation carrying the gene?!? I may be wrong tho. Ha, another twinny on here, that'd be good!

I've still not heard anything from the mw to book in yet. I went to the GP last Monday so I would have thought I'd have heard by now, at least for a booking in appt. Oh well. Soon enough I guess!

Does anyone suffer with irritable bowel at all?? I've been told that IBS and pregnancy do not mix and I've been suffering with the most nasty cramps. I'm sure now it's IBS related but it's making me worry about work. I'm on a/l at the moment but when I go back in a weeks time I may be in the throws of m/s (just have nausea at the mo) or having nasty cramps still. What would people do?? Talk to their boss and explain or take time off??

Hope everyones well and have a good day. I'm off to a BBQ and the husbands gone off to watch footie at a friends. Let's hope ENgland win eh?!?!?

ledkr · 27/06/2010 11:41

Sweet i find my period pains come on when i do a lot. eg last friday packed up camping stuff then drove to site and pitched up and had pains all day sat. Then this week did a massive food shop friday and low and behold the pains were back that night. Fell a bit pathetic as i am usually the first one to moan about woman being "pregnant not ill" but i do think as i am now geriatric haha and also 5th pregnancy its all a bit harder for the old muscles and bones to cope with. I am actually going to really try to do less and stop trying to prove i am super woman.
As for my dh i think i will actually end up kicking him before the baby starts to kick!!

tabbycat76 · 27/06/2010 11:41

By the way, linz17 all the best for your scan Monday - fingers crossed for you!! Let us know how you get on. Will be thinking of you. x

ledkr · 27/06/2010 11:47

Granny yes i do have ibs but it seems to have settled down since pg! as does my bad back which i was actually booked in for an mri for. I have got quite bad wind at night tho!!but no cramps or other symptoms.Do you take pro biotic for it. I find that really helpfull but have forgotten to take it (in my shock)but wonder if its safe to re start it.