35 and over/due in September

[harvestqueen]

I had a scan this morning. My bean is sticking, but apparently stopped growing 2 weeks ago, shortly after my first ultrasound.

I am surprisingly fine for my worst case scenario coming to pass. At 42, less and less chance of parenthood working out, but that idea actually feels quite manageable at the moment. What actually pains me is this situation of feeling and being pregnant for some time without knowing your baby has died.

But somehow, perversely enough, it's actually not quite as horrible as the first time around. Maybe because I did know that it was a real possibility.

Anyway, I thank you ladies for keeping me company these last few weeks, and wish you all super happy & healthy pregnancies!

Sending you hugs. I am so sorry Lucky.

 

[Eve2012]

I had a scan this morning. My bean is sticking, but apparently stopped growing 2 weeks ago, shortly after my first ultrasound.

I am surprisingly fine for my worst case scenario coming to pass. At 42, less and less chance of parenthood working out, but that idea actually feels quite manageable at the moment. What actually pains me is this situation of feeling and being pregnant for some time without knowing your baby has died.

But somehow, perversely enough, it's actually not quite as horrible as the first time around. Maybe because I did know that it was a real possibility.

Anyway, I thank you ladies for keeping me company these last few weeks, and wish you all super happy & healthy pregnancies!

I'm sorry LuckyW. Sending warm thoughts your way.

 

[WantaBelly]

Lucky, I just had a D&C on 2/12 and have started a thread in the TTC after a Loss forum if you would like to join. My little one's heartbeat stopped at 8wks 2 days.

 

[Rashaa]

I'm so sorry Lucky! Sending warm hugs xoxo

 

[Eve2012]

Been fighting very bad allergies over the last couple of weeks due to dust from Oh working outside of home and bringing it home etc. My doctor told me to just use a sinus rinse which is helping but it doesn't help the pain and not being able to breath 100%. I also just had the electrical updated in my 100 year old house and that sent the dust flying too. It needed to be done. The house was still on fuses and needed to upgrade to a 200AMP panel.

My family doctor booked me into a specialist who'll be looking after my pregnancy from now on due to my age and having hypothyroidism. I used to take 88mcg of Synthroid everyday and no have to take 125mcg per day. WHAT a DIFFERENCE though in my ENERGY levels and cognitive functions. The brain fog lifted after 24 hours. I really thought I was "losing it" for a bit there and didn't realize it was my thryoid and not the pregnancy causing some of my symptoms.

I go see the new doc on 26th and I'll be just over 12 weeks along at that point. I bought some maternity clothing too well bartered for them. My OH does graphic design work occasionally for a local maternity shop and he bartred with them.

Anyhow, I hope you all are doing well. Just wanted to update.

 

[maybebaby3]

How's everyone? I get my scan Tuesday!

 

[mommy2lilmen]

How's everyone? I get my scan Tuesday!

I have my ultrasound Tuesday also. Isn't it awesome? Are you going for the nt scan also?

 

[maybebaby3]

Mine is a dating scan. I have to pay for a private NT scan, which I'm doing a week on Thursday!

 

[Eve2012]

I had my 12 weeks scan last week and it went well. The nuchal translucency measured well within normal limits. Also had the first of the genetic blood testing and go for the send set later this month. Baby's heart beat was 151 bpm at the time. I've also put on 7lbs thus far.

I just began second trimester yesterday and also purchased my first pair of maternity jeans then too. They are a little big in the belly but have belt loops I can use for now. I can't believe how many articles of clothing I can't wear anymore. I just keep moving them to the other side of the closet. I feel like my belly just popped a little. My OH just keeps smiling at it.

I'm due on September 8th.

Anyhow, hope your 12 week scans go well this week.

 

[maybebaby3]

Had my scan. Was measuring bigger so due date now 8th sept. baby was 7.1cm crown to rump, HB 163, NT 1.3 so well within limits

 

[maybebaby3]

Happy Mother's Day all xxx hope you're all well! I'm 14wks today! Glad to be out of the 1st tri and finally starting to feel more normal again!

 

[Eve2012]

Happy Mother's Day all xxx hope you're all well! I'm 14wks today! Glad to be out of the 1st tri and finally starting to feel more normal again!

Happy Mother's Day! We celebrate Mother's Day in May here in Canada.

I am 14 weeks too and can relate to beginning to feel normal.

Have a good day

 

[maybebaby3]

It's sooooo nice not to feel sick all the time!!!!

 

[Eve2012]

Agreed on the not being sick. I still have some dizziness as my blood pressure is low and seems to be getting lower but other than that I'm doing good.

The weather is getting nicer and most of the snow is almost melted. I'm itching to get digging in the dirt and planting the garden.

 

[maybebaby3]

We never get snow here, just rain! My BP is on the low side and if I get up to quick i feel dizzy.

 

[maybebaby3]

Low risk private NT scan. Risk dropped from 1:350 coz of age to 1:2000. Gender scan on 4th April as dr couldn't tell at NT.

 

[maybebaby3]

Hi girls are you all still around?!! I have my gender scan Thursday! Can't wait!

 

[harvestqueen]

yes, that is exciting! we might find out at our next scan on the 12th. 16.2 weeks.
are you hoping for one or the other?

 

[Barbi]

Hi all,

I am 37 and experiencing my first pregnancy. My OH and I are extremely excited. We are now exactly 16 weeks today. So far I've only had two scares, one when I was 7 weeks and had a threatened miscarriage and the second when I had bloods taken at 12 weeks for Down Syndrome, which came back 1 in 26 chance that I'll have a DS child. OH and I decided no matter what we are keeping the baby and did not have any invasive tests to determine for sure. Currently, I am experiencing slight discomfort in my lower abdomen when I go to the loo for the first time in the morning, but other than that I think things are going well. We are going to find out the sex of the baby in two weeks, cannot wait to find out. Anyway, good luck to all with their little bundle of joy.

 

[maybebaby3]

yes, that is exciting! we might find out at our next scan on the 12th. 16.2 weeks.
are you hoping for one or the other?

I'm hoping girl to even things put as I have 2 boys and a girl already and we live in a small 3bed flat!