2015 October Owls! | The chicks are hatching! *16 boys & 8 girls so far!*

[3boys]

I just heard babies hb with my doppler for the first time. Such an awesome sound.

 

[Mrs Mel]

Yay! It's the best sound!

 

[GingerPanda]

Yaaay! Congrats on hearing the heartbeat, 3boys!


Jealous! I realized that when I listened before, what I was hearing wasn't the heartbeat. Had another listen today and still couldn't get it. I hope I join you soon!

 

[Rhi_Rhi1]

I'm very sad right now over Leonard Nimoy's passing. I have been a huge fan all of my life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtQUePN5y40

Right there with ya. Huge fans in this house.

 

[Dark_Star]

Leonard Nimoy's last tweet was on Monday - "A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had but not preserved, except in memory. Live Long and Prosper"

I think we should all take this to heart. Even with all our worries and concerns, we need to stop to appreciate and enjoy the wonder that we are pregnant.

 

[3boys]

Yaaay! Congrats on hearing the heartbeat, 3boys!


Jealous! I realized that when I listened before, what I was hearing wasn't the heartbeat. Had another listen today and still couldn't get it. I hope I join you soon!

I was about to give up took over half an hour to find it. Probably easier for me to find it as I used the doppler with my last two pregnancies.

 

[ClaireJ23]

Oh bum! Xander's 3 year boosters will be due soon. We'll have to explain to him and when he's mad at us he's completely capable of telling us. Vaccinations are much easier when they're 12 weeks old lol.

Got a letter today for my smear test, I can't have it while I'm pregnant so I can put that bad boy off till Christmas

I had my smear the week before I got my BFP. So I was technically pregnant then, lol.

 

[ClaireJ23]

I'm debating booking a scan just so i have SOMETHING booked. Not even knowing when I will have one is horrible, I think it will be around april tbh, If my booking app is running behind it tells me my scan will aswell. So yeah April. So i'm tempted to book something in for march I don't want one too early as I don't wanna spend loads of money to not get much of a look. I'm thinking around 10/11 weeks. I don't think my nhs scan will be until 14...

I think they will have to do your scan earlier as past 14 weeks they are unable to do the NT test.

 

[nmpjcp2015]

Oh bum! Xander's 3 year boosters will be due soon. We'll have to explain to him and when he's mad at us he's completely capable of telling us. Vaccinations are much easier when they're 12 weeks old lol.

Got a letter today for my smear test, I can't have it while I'm pregnant so I can put that bad boy off till Christmas

I had my smear the week before I got my BFP. So I was technically pregnant then, lol.

I was told a smear will be a part of my first appointment. My DH will be there, I'm sure he will step outside. Hahaha, he doesn't want to see that.

As for the scans. I think I'll have a scan at my first appointment. I kinda don't want one thought because I don't think at 9+5 the baby will look like much

 

[Rhi_Rhi1]

I'm debating booking a scan just so i have SOMETHING booked. Not even knowing when I will have one is horrible, I think it will be around april tbh, If my booking app is running behind it tells me my scan will aswell. So yeah April. So i'm tempted to book something in for march I don't want one too early as I don't wanna spend loads of money to not get much of a look. I'm thinking around 10/11 weeks. I don't think my nhs scan will be until 14...

I think they will have to do your scan earlier as past 14 weeks they are unable to do the NT test.

with my last it was 13+6. i remember moaning to my husband about it at the time. so yeah just under the 14 week limit. But by the skin of their teeth haha

 

[cheree89]

So much to catch up on...

I am so so sad to hear about Leonard Nimoy. He was a rare and wise person.

Yay for happy scans.

Yay for hbs found with a doppler. I really need to dig mine out of storage. I am feeling more peaceful about this pregnancy though, so perhaps I should leave it packed for a bit longer lol.

Afm...my 3 year old has croup, poor guy. He was up all last night with that horrid cough and difficulty breathing. I hope we will be a bit better tonight. I also really hope my baby doesn't come down with it.

I am officially obsessed with names. I just can't seem to be relaxed about it. I know it is crazy, but I feel so much pressure to have a name that is perfect. It just gets harder and harder the more kids you have since now you have to find the perfect name for baby AND have it match the other kids' names. It is the one thing that might turn me away from team yellow.

 

[cheree89]

I forgot to add ...

I am a stomach sleeper and it is already getting uncomfortable! I had to bend my leg off to the side to make it work last night (for the few hours of sleep I got anyway). I think I managed to sleep on my tummy until about 25 weeks last time, but not sure I will make it that long if I am already having to bend my leg around.

 

[Babee_Bugs]

Awww 3boys that's amazin, I was just about to ask if anyone had picked up babies heartbeat...

I bought a sonoline b Doppler last night, by the time it comes tho I'll be nearer to 9 weeks, I used a angel sounds one with my daughter last time, so fingers crossed I pick something up

 

[Babee_Bugs]

Cheree, I'm a front sleeper also, and now I'm at the point were my leg is cocked to the side, to give abit of room for my belly

 

[JennH.RN]

Ok, so I had a scare yesterday. I had blood on the TP after wiping. It was bright red with two tiny clots and it scared the crap out of me. I was 5+6 yesterday. I went to the ER and they drew blood and did an ultrasound. My HCG level was about 8700. I was able to see the baby and the heartbeat. They said the baby looked good with a normal heartbeat. They did say it was a little low, but they said that was because it is so early. Then, they told me I had a small subchorionic hematoma and needed another scan in 10 days. I have not had any more bleeding since. They said most times this is re-absorbed, the doctor didn't seem too concerned.

Anyone have any experience with this? I was feeling ok until I started researching and although but stories were positive it still increases the risk of something happening. The put me on pelvic rest and light duty at work. I have been having cramps since before I found out I was pregnant, but today it seems like they increase with activity. I am so nervous and have so many more questions. I keep telling myself to relax and stay positive because everything looked good with the baby.

 

[3boys]

I've had a sch but unfortunately things didn't turn out well for me but I met some lovely women on here at the time and all their babies were fine.

 

[Dark_Star]

Hi JennH,
I have 2 small SCHs. I did bleed and spot for about 3 weeks, but all seems to be okay now. I will know more at my scan on April 1st. But for now, I am still pregnant and the bleeding ended without miscarriage.

 

[JennH.RN]

Dark_Star, did you have any cramping? I have been having cramps on/off for 3 weeks but they are mild and don't last long. But today it seems like if I get up and do stuff the cramps get worse. They didn't recommend bedrest, just to take it easy and not do any lifting. I only bleed that one time so I'm hoping its very small and will just take care of itself.

 

[Dark_Star]

I had mild cramps through part of it, but they were definitely not like period cramps or miscarriage cramps.
The cramps you're having might just be normal early pregnancy stretching.
I was put on pelvic rest and modified bedrest- perhaps my doctor was stricter because I'm carrying twins.

 

[JennH.RN]

I am on pelvic rest as well. I am a nurse and work in ICU. I have had off since tuesday night and go back in sunday night. I spoke to my manager and he is fine if I don't do any lifting. I am hoping the cramps are just normal stretching. It's a little like period cramps, but they are mild. It just worries me when it happens. I wish they would just put me on bedrest. However, my husband does not like that idea as I make most of the money. I am already thinking I may have to be on bedrest later and wanted to save my PTO for then.