**2015 August Fireflies** 90 bundles of summer Love!

[QueenQueso]

They have an online portal so I sent my doctor and nurse a message this evening. Hope I hear back soon. I'm also happy to hear it doesn't affect baby's development. I was figuring since it's so early, it wouldn't be too big of a deal yet.

Didn't want to quote the whole convo, but I also am A-. So I have to get the Rhogam every time. Spotting can be totally normal during pregnancy and has nothing to do with your blood type.

What happens is that occasionally, a teeny bit of the babys blood can get into your system. IF the baby happens to be Rh+, then your body won't recognize that protein, since you don't have it. It will create antibodies to attack that protein. Later on, if you get pregnant again, there is a change that those antibodies can flare up and attack the baby's blood.

The Rhogam shot prevents that from happening (in a way that I cannot recall...). So you'll get it as a preventative halfway through (sometimes they do it early though) and then after birth, they'll type the baby's blood. If it's +, you'll get another shot. If it's -, that's it until next time.

My husband has a + blood type, so I'll have to get the shot every time for sure. If you know your husband has a - type for sure, then you shouldn't need the shot because two - blood types can't make a +.

 

[QueenQueso]

AHHHHHH!!!

AHHHH is right! I hope she hadn't logged in yet!

 

[QueenQueso]

Sorry for the triple post, but I think my girl prediction got missed.

 

[Kipod]

Is anyone familiar with Rh negative factor?
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I went through chemo almost 10 years ago and my dad always told me my blood type was B+. I was looking back through blood work and I'm actually A-. Both of my husband's parents are + (O+ and A+), so he has to be + also. Could this possibly be the cause of my spotting?

Me! I'm A-

With my last pregnancy I had to get a rhogam shot before my d&c because of my blood and the baby's were to mix my body could build antibodies and attach any next pregnancies. Luckily my donor this cycle is negative as well this the baby is as well so no issue. I do have a friend who is Rh - as well and had spotting early in her pregnancy. She was monitored closely and did get her rhogam shot early but had a healthy baby boy. Don't know if the spotting was caused by her RH status tho.

It doesn't have anything to do with how the baby develops. You will just need a few injections maybe if you're having spotting to be sure your blood and the baby's isn't mixing and if it is your body doesn't build antibodies to it.

Thank you so much for the information! I was feeling slightly crazy for calling my doctor's office AGAIN because of this spotting I'm definitely doing it anyways though!

You definitely should because if you're spotting you need a rhogam shot. It won't affect baby's development though

They have an online portal so I sent my doctor and nurse a message this evening. Hope I hear back soon. I'm also happy to hear it doesn't affect baby's development. I was figuring since it's so early, it wouldn't be too big of a deal yet.

Jacksonl8805 rh usually affects second pregnancy and onward, so if it's your first the only thing you need is a shot. Basically if you're - and baby has a chance of being a + when you give birth for the first time your blood mixes with the babys and you develop antibodies to the + in its blood. It won't affect you in any way until you have baby #2 and then your body can attack the baby and cause a mc. When they give you the shots, they actually supply your body with rh+ antibodies that will come into affect when you give birth. They neutralize the + part of baby's blood and then disappear. That way your immune system doesn't make its own and next pregnancy is just as safe as the first!

 

[DSemcho]

I'm having my intake appointment tomorrow! I'm anxious.

 

[Pinkee]

Jeez ladies, too many pages to keep up with!

Awesome semcho, you think you might be getting a scan? Mines Tuesday, no idea if I can sweet talk a scan.

Ace- I just had that heart stopping moment when DS unlocked my phone without permission and the web page was on "baby and bump" ��

Queen - yup, my sister is o neg, I luckily didn't Get the neg blood. I hate shots. HATE.

Hows everyone feeling?
I have no symptoms and It's terrifying. I don't even feel like I urinate much. Cannot wait til appt on Tuesday, but I'm afraid it will just be a paper work appt and rescheduled to see a midwife later. I'm a soft personality so It's hard for me to assert myself or push to be seen. FX for a scan.

 

[DSemcho]

I won't be getting a scan. Radiology is in a different area. I asked her if I may get one before Christmas but she was refusing to talk about it. She said we will discuss it tomorrow at the appointment.

 

[EmyDra]

Ace - that's mad! We had a moment in our last pregnancy where no one knew what we were having and is left a customised nappy with his name on it sitting out in our livingroom during a visit!
I didn't ask if they'd seen it till after we'd had him, they hadn't and it was still a surprise for them

 

[EmyDra]

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I'm still at the line porn stage lol

 

[DSemcho]

Line porn haha. That was me until this past week. I had to stop because the test line almost ate all of the dye from the control line.

 

[Rees]

I was taking Seven Seas trying for a baby while ttc and they are for early pregnancy too, i bought Pregnacare the other day to move on to so I'm going to start taking them today with a meal. Heard they give some ladies nausea though, anyone any experiences with Pregnacare?

Pregnacare made me so ill on my daughter!!!
I tried just folic acid with my son, and that made me puke more too

I'm currently not taking anything (bad mumma to be I know!!!) But I just can't face the fact that whatever I take it gonna make me puke more than morning sickness I know I should take something, especially as I'm now 29 and not as young as I was when I had my other 2!! And the fact that daddy to be is a different father and he's 36 in Feb so getting on a bit gonna ask midwife at booking in appointment about what I should be doing instead!! Haven't been looking after myself before baby as wasn't even trying!!!


Now to go and catch up with the last 10 pages. ...... xx

 

[Rees]

I know boys are lovely, but for some reason I've always just imagined having a baby girl. So while I will be happy with either, I do feel I'm mentally preparing for a boy....

I had a girl first, and then when pregnant the 2nd time around I swore it was another girl, first thing baby showed us at 19+5 was his willy, I cried so much!!

But sssshhhhhhh, boys are so much more loveable than girls!! And cuddly and scrummy and just delicious!! (girls are good too, I love my daughter, just glad I already have one of each!!)

Made a bet last night with OH, we both want a girl, but I'm pretty positive it's a boy, so we have a £10 bet going (this is what happens when I'm an assistant manager of one bookies and he's the manager of the rival bookies next door!!!!)

 

[DSemcho]

Oh man. Anyone have gas cramps?? So uncomfortable

 

[Rees]

My hair is insta-greasy. I just washed it again! Grosso.
Beautiful august bundles coming our way

We have named our 'bump' Neep. My others were called Ixxy and Drembie. I like to have a bump name

Sounds like you have a pink bump in there then with greasy hair

I keep calling my bump Jesus, my friend desperately wanted to come to my 2nd scan but it was a random surprise one last week instead when we saw the yolk, she joked that she didn't get to see Jesus with his socks and sandals on!! my fella doesn't like this and constantly reminds me that we're not religious, so we call baby pinhead coz that's he size he is lol, think it might stick.......

 

[Rees]

Yep to the gas cramps!!!! OH is finding it hilarious just how much I fart. We were spooned in bed, naked, and I had to warn him and farted all over his balls!!!! The nutter didn't move away!!!!

As for morning sickness and signs, I asked OH to feed the cat yesterday morning before we left for work (my kids were at their dads) then I walked into the kitchen, took one whiff of the cat food and had to run upstairs and puke. Today I fed the cat no problem!! I seem to be sick every other day, boobs randomly sore every now and then, randomly get tired but no pattern to it, and have tummy cramps that pull, but nothing like I was getting!!! This is my 3rd baby, so maybe my body is just like "yeah, we know the score, let's give you a healthy baby!"

I was sick every day until 22 weeks with DD and sick until 14 weeks with DS, came down with chicken pox (evil!!) and all symptoms had stopped, wasn't even feeling him move like I had been, and then was sick every Thursday until the week before I had him!!!!

 

[DSemcho]

Last night we were laying in bed cuddling and all of a sudden goes "you just farted on my d**k..." I was like no I didn't.. I wasn't asleep yet.. But he is adament that I was asleep and did it.... I'm not sure.

 

[Rees]

Lol!!!!! DSchemo that made me giggle!!! At least it's not just me!! xx

 

[CelticNiamh]

I've noticed it's the same few ladies posting here and I'd love to hear more from those who don't post as much/mostly lurk and follow. I'd love to get to know all our August mommies to be! So please join in our chats. Would love to get to know you all better

Hey I kinda lurk LOL feeling nervous I guess

Okay ladies, just got my second beta drawn today. Still do not have the results of my first one but I'm figuring it will be Monday for both.
Made the mistake of taking a CB digi that is still registering at 2-3 weeks but trying not to think about that too much.
I am learning that if I don't eat few hours I get shaky and nauseated. So other than some occasional boob soreness, constipation and extreme bitchyness, I am feeling ok.

Hope everyone is enjoying a relaxing day so far...

I did the exact same! I did one on Wednesday last week and saw 2-3 so was 5 weeks on saturday so I did one last night and still got 2-3 which sent me in to holy crap mode ! but I had a google and it is quite common, it can depend on concentration of urine! doubt mine was good peeing so much so did not hold to long really but also read lots of women have had the same thing happen! get bloods drawn and levels are perfect I think I read to get 3+ HCG has to be 2000 or more so we both could be on the higher end of the 2-3 HCG count and prob get 3+ today to tomorrow stupid test

It's official, the HCG keeps dropping so I am definitely losing the baby. I also had to put my fur baby down last night; my 12 year old dachshund. Just having the worse week ever...

With that being said, I wish you ladies a happy and healthy 9 months! Atleast now I know I can get pregnant and supposedly it's easier to get pregnant after a MC so here's hoping that I can preggers again soon!

I am sooo sorry and yes it is easier I got pregnant straight away after my MC and I hope it is the same for you

Vitamin question for you....

I had been taking b-50 complex for a short LP last month which of course was the month I got my BFP. I just looked at the label and noticed is has 500mg of Vitamin C in it. Am I crazy or don't people use this for abortion? What should I do? I'm worried if I stop taking the B50s it won't be good...

Anyone taking any supplements other then prenatal?

No, I am just taking pregnacare ones although I am not sure how Vitmin c could do that! our bodies only take in exactly what we need and we pee out the rest! trying to remember from when I used to work as a distributor with a company who sold vitamins etc we had to do a lot of training on all of it before we could work! onless I was told wrong

Just looked my results up. My 5w0d level was: 16.5
HCG not in yet
Can you ladies share yours with me? I'm reading women with much higher levels it seems. My OB hasn't reviewed the results yet so I am unsure of their thoughts. Help! So nervous :/

Try not to worry, it is not so much what level you start with, it is what it does once it doubles in a 24 to 36 hour period then that is a great sign all is ok

here is a great link which explains it all very well and they say :5 weeks LMP: 18 – 7,340 mIU/ml

so even though yours was 16.5 I say you were nearly at 5 weeks they do say a scan is much better at seeing how baby is doing

I hear you both. I want a girl so badly and hate to say I'll be disappointed if it is a boy but I will be. I know I will get over it and love it regardless, but I'll be sad for a bit.

I so understand, you get an idea in your head dream about it then find out it is the opposite I have one girl and on my last pregnancy it felt just like hers was sure it was a girl in fact I was expecting twins but one MC at 8 weeks and I am sure that was a girl so when I found out I was expecting a boy I was a little sad but he stole my heart and is such a little dote so glad I have him! now I am planing for another boy cause I seem to be good at making them I have 5


So far I am feeling tired in the afternoons, a little bit sick through out the day! nothing to bad I have a horrible cold or it is allergies I did have cramps but they have eased off now and lower back pain feeling nervous for some reason but seeing how your all feeling the same I think it is normal


Oh and welcome to all the newbies great to see you all and happy and healthy 9 months to us all

 

[mumanddad]

I was taking Seven Seas trying for a baby while ttc and they are for early pregnancy too, i bought Pregnacare the other day to move on to so I'm going to start taking them today with a meal. Heard they give some ladies nausea though, anyone any experiences with Pregnacare?

Pregnacare made me so ill on my daughter!!!
I tried just folic acid with my son, and that made me puke more too

I'm currently not taking anything (bad mumma to be I know!!!) But I just can't face the fact that whatever I take it gonna make me puke more than morning sickness I know I should take something, especially as I'm now 29 and not as young as I was when I had my other 2!! And the fact that daddy to be is a different father and he's 36 in Feb so getting on a bit gonna ask midwife at booking in appointment about what I should be doing instead!! Haven't been looking after myself before baby as wasn't even trying!!!

Now to go and catch up with the last 10 pages. ...... xx

In all my pregnancies I have had a problem with folic acid and pregnecare... The mw said that it wasn't them making me so poorly. I am glad it isn't just me that suffers on them, I thought I was loosing the plot!

The folic acid and vit D are giving me terrible headaches and I'm convinced that is why my skin has got so itchy!

 

[sunshine2014]

Any tips for making the first tri go faster?
I'm having a lot of trouble bonding with my pregnancy and relaxing. If that makes sense?[/QUOTE]

I haven't had a whole of symptoms either :/ sore boobs and slightly more tired. I have a scan this coming Thursday. I'll be 6+3 according to LMP. Hoping we can see something. [/QUOTE]

Me too, I haven't bonded yet, that's a great way to put it. I'm still so nervous, and have absolutely no symptoms. The odd time my boobs are tender, but not sore. I'm trying not to think negatively so it helps to hear you're experiencing the same. We'll both get past it I think!

Let me just completely barge into the conversation and interrupt all you ladies with an AHHHHHH!!! I think my mom might know about the baby!!!!!

I'm sorry, but this made me giggle lol. Mom's just always know, and I love it.


AFM - I'm completely paranoid. I'm ready lots of info online and asking my DH questions all the time. He just txt me back "What are you reading now?" haha. He knows. I have a wonderful supply of medical books here if you ladies need any questions answered hahaha.

Oh what I wouldn't give to be able to relax the next 8 weeks. P.s. did you know there's mixed info on if we can drink egg nog? I'm not a HUGE fan, but it is a Christmas tradition so I bought some without thinking. I haven't had any though.. Any one know?