2014 June Rainbows

[Ushindi]

pink - is it a real bump or just bloat???

I know I said this before but I'm STILL so nervous baby isn't growing because I don't have a hint of a bump or anything when I breath in

Ella-hopeful, bumps do not appear until second trimester in the healthiest of pregnancies. For me, I have clearly visible bump because I have 2 large fibroids (its like am carrying triplets). Others also get bumps because their stomach/uterine muscles are loose. So do not worry about size of bump in first trimester.

 

[Ella_Hopeful]

...I don't want a visible bump yet, okay, well, I do, but that's just because baby bumps are cute .

Really I just want to be able to push in and feel my uterus somewhere in there! Some kind of sign that baby is growing...

 

[pinkpassion]

I have a bump, my Dr said it's because of my size... I am 4'10" and 90lbs , and a very short torso... it literally has nowhere to go, my bloat disappeared 2 weeks ago and now that's left is bump... nothing is impossible... I have friends that don't show until 16+ weeks...


Ushindi.. I feel your statement is untrue about bumps not appearing until second tri in healthy pregnancy... my pregnancy is very healthy, no fibroids, no tumors, no reason other than size for my bump to have come forward... my Dr confirmed it's indeed true bump, and I'm just 12 weeks today... nothing is impossible!!!

 

[Ushindi]

Hi ladies
Just back from my scan and the baby is doing good and even waved. I did not get the full report because there was an emergency and I allowed the doctor to go. I however heard the heartbeat which as usual is reassuring. I thank God!!

The surprise is that the I was upgraded by full 7 days as the ultrasound showed I am 15 weeks 1 day and not 14 weeks 1 day. This is expected since all members of my family usually deliver big and heavy babys. So I will not change my due date. In any case, I hear they do not change unless the discrepancy is more than 9 days.

 

[pinkpassion]

Great news!!! That's wonderful!!!

 

[Ella_Hopeful]

Yay, great news!!!

 

[Krissy485]

Had my nt scan yesterday and all is great! Baby hb was 160 and and moving around like crazy probably bc I drank a huge thing of apple juice before hand lol. Here is a pic they have me

 

[Aleeah]

Hi Ladies,

Is it ok if I join you all too please? I'm due 7th June 2014 and this is my 5th pregnancy, as I've had 4 miscarriages. I've been stalking you all for ages but didn't want to tempt fate by joining a pregnancy thread, I've done this before and been very sad to leave.

I've been having weekly scans due to the miscarriages, so have been very lucky to see baby bean growing, had my final scan with the recurrent miscarriage clinic a few weeks back and my NT scan last week. All's looking well.

Sorry for all your losses but I'm glad I found you all, as you seem to be a great bunch xxx

 

[ItsAWonder]

Hi Aleeah - welcome!

Glad to see so many healthy scans! Congrats to all!!!

Ella - do not worry about when your bump arrives. It will arrive. I am also very small so my bump appeared early. Although it's nice in many ways, it also made it very hard to hide. By 11 weeks people were already whispering b/c I went from a flat strong stomach to a bit of a belly. My bloat disappeared at about 10 weeks. Since my bump appeared though, it hasn't yet changed and my babe is growing just fine. Your uterus probably hasn't come above the pubic bone yet but it will in the next few weeks.

Got my maternal fetal DNA results and all is normal and healthy! Negative for all chromosome abnormalities. If we want to know the sex they have that as well but, for now, we want to wait.

Next scan on Thursday.

 

[pinkpassion]

Wonder YAY!!!!! Congrats... I don't know how You're holding out on finding out the sex!!! I don't think I could be as good lol!!!

aleeah -welcome and Congrats on your pregnancy!!! It's so hard to be pregnant after so many losses!!!!

 

[Elizabean]

Hi Aleeah, welcome and congrats

Wonder, great news on the test results. Are you planning on finding out the sex at all? We aren't going to find out, team yellow for me!

Krissy, glad your scan went well. I love seeing bub wave!

Pink passion, have you taken any photos of your bump? I feel like I'm big and round, especially at night, but it varies.

Ella, I think I read somewhere that most women start to show between 12 and 18 weeks, so there is no need for you to worry at all.

Ushindi, great to hear all is well and bub is even ahead of schedule!

AFM, we are packing up our house ready to move next monday, and last night I had a crazy pregnant lady meltdown because my suitcase, which I was going to pack some clothes in had a stick spot on top- I convinced myself it was rat pee (never mind I have never sen a rat anywhere near my current house) and freaked out at DH because he laughed at how irrational I was being. I realize now it was crazy, but its like a primal lizard brain takes over trying to protect this bub.

Anyone else have any silly stories or is it just me?!

Anyway, a week on from my 12 week scan and I have finally gotten around to posting some pics!

 

[Aleeah]

Ella Hopeful - Like all the other ladies have said, don't worry if you're not showing yet. At my 12 week scan my dates got bumped up, as was further along than I thought and my uterus has shifted to above my pubic bone but I still have no bump at all. I'm also very slim but all I get is bloat in the evenings, because of my weekly scans I can see bubba is growing really well, just isn't showing on the outside yet. I know some women that didn't show unil 18 weeks! I sympathise about wanting a cute bump though, I totally want a cute bump to even out the now silly big boobs!

ItsAWonder - I'm impressed you've held out finding out the sex too, I'd like to think I'd hold out but I know I would cave in before I'd finished the sentence and ask! glad all's well with bubba x

Pinkpassion - Thanks for the welcome, it wasn't easy at first being pregnant again. Especially as the specialists asked us not to try until they had our results etc and this one shocked us, as we were using the withdrawal method (which evidently doesn't work!!) but it's been the happiest surprise ever. We must've caught this one exactly 2 weeks after the D&C with the twins, still a bit surprised to be pregnant but over the moon!

Elizabean - Such amazing scan photo's! My pics at the NT scan weren't very clear, your little baby looks gorgeous! And yes can bet we've all had major meltdowns over silly things! xx

 

[Ushindi]

Hi Aleeah, welcome and congrats

Wonder, great news on the test results. Are you planning on finding out the sex at all? We aren't going to find out, team yellow for me!

Krissy, glad your scan went well. I love seeing bub wave!

Pink passion, have you taken any photos of your bump? I feel like I'm big and round, especially at night, but it varies.

Ella, I think I read somewhere that most women start to show between 12 and 18 weeks, so there is no need for you to worry at all.

Ushindi, great to hear all is well and bub is even ahead of schedule!

AFM, we are packing up our house ready to move next monday, and last night I had a crazy pregnant lady meltdown because my suitcase, which I was going to pack some clothes in had a stick spot on top- I convinced myself it was rat pee (never mind I have never sen a rat anywhere near my current house) and freaked out at DH because he laughed at how irrational I was being. I realize now it was crazy, but its like a primal lizard brain takes over trying to protect this bub.

Anyone else have any silly stories or is it just me?!

Anyway, a week on from my 12 week scan and I have finally gotten around to posting some pics!

These are very cute pictures Elizabean! Wow!

 

[Ushindi]

I have a bump, my Dr said it's because of my size... I am 4'10" and 90lbs , and a very short torso... it literally has nowhere to go, my bloat disappeared 2 weeks ago and now that's left is bump... nothing is impossible... I have friends that don't show until 16+ weeks...


Ushindi.. I feel your statement is untrue about bumps not appearing until second tri in healthy pregnancy... my pregnancy is very healthy, no fibroids, no tumors, no reason other than size for my bump to have come forward... my Dr confirmed it's indeed true bump, and I'm just 12 weeks today... nothing is impossible!!!

Pink Passion, your statement is also true. A healthy pregnancy especially in first trimester is not assured by size of bump. Both visible (like yours) and invisible bumps (like Ella hopeful) can be healthy. For me, I cannot wait to to fully dress in maternity dresses. Anxiously waiting to make some online orders!

 

[pinkpassion]

Ushindi, I know... I really want to go all out, can't wait until my bump grows and grows... although no one knows yet so it's still on the dl lol... also I'm curious what does your name mean? I like your avatar pic!!

 

[ItsAWonder]

Bumped into a friend the other day who has been out of town. She is due in 6 weeks and reminded me of exactly how big our bumps are going to get. Between that and a few people in the past few days telling me I look pregnant, I am now ready to slow the bump down..... Chance - none. (Of course I secretly like it...)

Elizabean - those pics are amazing! Congrats again!

I had a mini melt down this AM as well. The plows left snow berms at the end of my street that were about 3 feet high so I could not ride my bike to work or take my car. (I am still on a lifting restriction so I can't carry my bike over the berm.)

Had to walk and it's very slick and icy. Ranted the entire way and almost cried when I got the office.

Reality check - I live about 5 blocks from work, it's snowing - which is my favorite thing in the world, it's not too cold, the mountains look like a wonderland and I have grippers for my shoes so I don't slide. Ready to enjoy my walk home and maybe take the long route. Or go for an evening ski.

 

[Ella_Hopeful]

I was having cramps the past few days so went for an emergency scan - saw baby!!!!!! 12 weeks now and everything looking good. Our little bean is not so little, and was bouncing around in there, moving its arms and legs. I feel so relieved! And the lack of visible bump doesn't mean a thing!

https://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w563/ella_hopeful/DSC04385.jpg

 

[Elizabean]

Oh Ella, what a cutie!

I hope you are feeling better now. Did they say why you might be cramping?

 

[ItsAWonder]

Ella - so happy that you have been reassured! The scan looks wonderful. Congratulations!

 

[Ella_Hopeful]

They said the cramping is probably dehydration... they put me back on progesterone in case it's actual contractions, and said it should be fine. The US showed no sign of anything wrong, neither did the pelvic exam, so looks like no damage has been done, gotta drink up though!!!