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[mdscpa]

Ok ladies, time for bed but before that i just need to ask something. I went to the bathroom earlier and noticed something (TMI ALERT) my vag has some discoloration like it's bruised or something closed to that like someone punched and kicked it. Is this normal? Is it because of increased blood flow?

 

[Nikoru0111]

Ok ladies, time for bed time but before that i just need to ask something. I went to the bathroom earlier and noticed something (TMI ALERT) my vag has some discoloration like it's bruised or something closed to that like someone punched and kicked it. Is this normal? Is it because of increased blood flow?

Yes I believe it is normal.

Kissesandhugs- Sorry about your morning sickness, I'm feeling like that too. I stopped work a few weeks ago due to the potential miscarriage and now I have been off work for a number of weeks. I feel so guilty that my husband has to work really long hours (sometimes until 9 or 10pm) then come home and I've done nothing. Just seems one thing after another, first it was bedrest for my SCH and now that's on the mend it's the morning sickness which is absolutely awful.

I must admit that I never realised morning sickness was that awful and I though the "nausea" was just in people's head. I was quite mean to my sister and just told her to get on with it and now I'm experiencing it myself it also makes me feel guilty that I wasn't more supportive of my sister. I did apologise to her and she joked that "you reap what you sow"

Zaycain- I feel like it's a hangover too. It's awful. One of the reasons I was cutting down drinking before I got pregnant (and of course totally stopped now) was that I didn't like the sick hangover feeling. I managed to track down some ginger biscuits so they have been helping a little.

Snufkin- so sad that you didn't manage to get the house let's hope something even nicer comes up soon for you!

Jaan- I'm really sorry to hear about your parents passing it must not be easy.

Good luck everyone who has ultrasounds coming up!

I can't wait until the point (if everything goes well for me) where everyone will be discussing what they've bought for their babies and showing everyone pictures of their things and their nurseries etc. I won't be having a nursery because there isn't enough room in Tokyo for extra rooms. But still excited to see others I guess at the moment everyone is a but quiet due to Morning sickness

 

[Heather.1987]

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[MissFox]

We just looked at a cute 2bd and it is amazing. I'm really hoping we get this place.

 

[zaycain]

I worked out and I feel SO. MUCH. BETTER.

I have an appetite and I've got energy. I am so happy I did it. I took an hour of barre class and it was great! Woot! (Can you tell I am so happy about this?)

Scan tomorrow too!

I did eat a salad that had blue cheese. Didn't realize it until I got to the bottom of the bowl. Oops.

Nik - I stopped drinking over 4 years ago BECAUSE of the hangover.. ugh. I am older than you though.. it's harder the older you get.

 

[raelynn]

Bloat, plus feeling like shit, plus painful bloat, plus ACNE...ugh...I feel like a fat 17 year old girl....and...a cold sore...seriously? Because the nausea and vomiting and head aches and fatigue weren't enough. Nausea because I haven't eaten, nausea because I have, nausea because I am tired, cramps while I try to sleep, insomnia when I am trying to get to sleep, oh...second tri...where are you?!

Ugh, this exactly! I feel so terrible all the time and it makes me feel worthless since I can't get motivated for anything. I am counting down.

I had my second scan today. Baby was measuring right on target. Heartbeat of 168 bpm. Everything looks great and the RE discharged me since we have a trip scheduled and won't be able to come in again before 10 weeks. I'll be scheduling with the OB next.

 

[Snufkin]

Well I'm happy to talk about labour and birth any time, but I know it must be a bit harder for our first-timers!

I don't think we'll have to buy much at all, we still have the pram and carrier, carseat, bedside cot...my sister is giving me a daytime crib thingy and we have a bouncy chair that's almost suitable from birth, too. So all we need is maybe some clothes, but most of our newborn/up to 6 months stuff is pretty gender neutral anyway, so even if we have a boy this time we won't need much at first. I still have my stash of cloth nappies to use after the newborn poo stops (won't bother with cloth as long as that's still going on, I know some do, but I don't think I will...it's not that long anyway). Oh, and a boppy pillow. I borrowed my sisters last time but because we don't need much else I'd like my own this time, so handy and I used it all the time with my first.

My first never took a bottle at all (after about 1oz of formula in the hospital), so this time I think I'll start giving some expressed milk a bit earlier so hopefully he/she gets used to the bottle and I can be away from them a bit sooner/for longer...I really do need to go back to work (I've been off work since being pregnant with my first and it's starting to get me down a bit)

End of my early morning ramble

 

[smoore]

Hi ladies! I'm here and have been checking in and keeping up with everyone. I'm still in full on exhaustion mode and usually don't feel up to responding by the time I get caught up!

I had my first appointment with my obgyn yesterday (transferred over from the specialist since all is going well). He is the doctor who discovered Connor was gone and delivered him. He so understanding and supportive of me.

He told me that anything I need he is here for me and not to hesitate to call or feel guilty if I'm just feeling stressed or nervous and need reassurance from him. I see him again on December 1 and he said we should be able to hear a heartbeat by then. I'm sure he knows that will be a stressor for me because that is how we found out Connor was gone (routine heartbeat check around 30 weeks).

He is sending me to a genetic counselor that I saw after Connor for a noninvasive blood test to check the chromosomes and the nt scan. Nothing genetic was found in the past so this is just a precaution at my request and he fully supports it. He wants that done in about four weeks.

I will start getting nonstress tests twice a week at 28 weeks, since a clear reason was never found he wants to start specific monitoring around that time.

I feel really confident that I am in the right hands and he will take good care of me emotionally and physically.

 

[zaycain]

Ok.. after feeling so amazing after my workout last night.. I actually ate a full meal. Soup and a salad. A big feat for me at this point.

Boy... my body (and my DH for that matter) was NOT happy with me. I was up most of the night while my body was trying to relearn how to digest soup. So odd.

But I woke up today and made a smoothie. Not too bad! Thanks NDH for the suggestion.

Good luck to the fellow scans today!

Smoore - I'm glad you have the same Doc. Compassion is hard to come by in health care providers these days.

 

[melissaelaine]

I'm a big fan of smoothies too! It's an easy way to get lots of nutrients in! My favorite is a green smoothie: 1 cup milk, handful of spinach, 1 banana, 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks, and 1 tsp chia seeds. It's great!

 

[nicoley]

Just heard the heartbeat on my doppler tried to upload a vid but it won't let me darn it..eeeek..ultrasound in a couple hours..

 

[susannah14]

I haven't weighed myself but I think I've gained weight. I feel better when I eat so I just keep eating.

I'm trying to find out whether the NT scan will be covered under my plan because I do NOT want to wait until 20 weeks for my first u/s. NO. WAY. For all I know, there's no baby in there at all, or I'm having a MMC. I have no reason to think I am, but without actually SEEING a beating heart I won't fully believe everything is ok.

The smoothie idea is a good one. I think I'll try that. Thank you!

 

[mdscpa]

Just heard the heartbeat on my doppler tried to upload a vid but it won't let me darn it..eeeek..ultrasound in a couple hours..

That's awesome....... Haven't heard mine yet but already saw the heartbeat.... Will be waiting for the video and ultrasound result

 

[nicoley]

Does anyone know how to upload a short video..I condensed it to 3 seconds and it says invalid file..

 

[mdscpa]

Does anyone know how to upload a short video..I condensed it to 3 seconds and it says invalid file..

Maybe the file format isn't supported. I'd suggest you upload it to PHOTOBUCKET they support videos up to 500 MB or 10 minutes in length. Once uploaded, you can copy the link and post it here, guess that will be easy... I used that one for photos though.

 

[Shilo]

I tried to find the heartbeat on the doppler yesterday for the first time and couldn't. I'm trying not to stress about it but I am worried. I've had a bad feeling all week for some reason and I can't shake it. I just want to know my baby is still okay I'm hoping it's because I have a tilted uterus and I'm plus sized with a small bit of chub in my midsection. I found the placenta though so I feel like I should have found the baby.

 

[kit603]

I know it's easier said than done, but try not to worry too much Shilo Most people don't find the heartbeat until 12-14 weeks anyway and for some people it'll be even later than that. It just makes it harder when a few people get lucky and find it early because then everyone thinks they'll be able to do it too (me included )

I've got the Angelsounds Doppler and a Sonoline B and I've not found the HB on either yet, but I've been trying every few days since 8 weeks because I think it'll really reassure me once I have it - I'm not too worried just yet about not finding it though because I'm plus size anyway and I know plus size women usually find it later.

I hope we both find it soon xx

 

[Snufkin]

Hormonal pregnancy meltdown!

I'm really not well today, I've hardly eaten at all and everything makes me feel sick...even just thinking of food makes me dry heave. I've thrown up a couple of times already and nothing sits right with me, can't even drink anything today (i've had sips of peppermint tea, but i've not had enough liquids at all today because everything is making me so nauseous...can't even think about drinking water) so because I feel like crap and because I have nowhere to be I just stayed in my jammies today. My toddler is potty training, so she's just been in a dress and nothing else. OHs mum just came in and made a comment about me still being in my jammies and I just about broke down crying. I don't need her judgement. Luckily I was needing another trip to the toilet just then to throw up, so at least I can't be judged more for being a crying mess. I'm sure she didn't even mean it like that, but I already feel guilty about just sticking the telly on for my toddler and not going out with her at all today, so that little comment just seemed so much harsher. But, she's now sitting in the living room with my toddler and I'm away to my bed to rest. I can't wait til this nausea goes away...how do you do this while working??

Ahhh, rant over. I'm sure I'll have many more hormonal cries in the months to come...

 

[Snufkin]

Shilo, thanks for reminding me why I don't need a doppler! Every time someone mentions finding a heartbeat on the doppler I get slightly jealous, but it only lasts until i read the next story about someone freaking out because they can't find a HB. I'm sure you're fine. The midwives don't even try finding a HB with a doppler until 16ish weeks because it's so common not to find one earlier on. Try not to worry too much. (I wonder how many times someone has said that already in this thread...we all worry too much!)

 

[raelynn]

Shilo - Try not to worry. It took me a long time to finally be able to find the heartbeat with my Doppler for my first. I'm not even trying yet with this one since I'm sure it'll be the same.