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[minime2009]

D Day. Am scared stiff to go for the scan. Had nightmares all night about it - different variations with the same (bad) outcome. Stuart had to wake me up as I was crying in my sleep

Breathe - will keep you posted. Am leaving work at 1pm so will come on about tea timeish and let you all know how it went

 

[MissyMojo]

sweetheart

 

[OmiOmen]

Good luck Minime!

 

[Amos2009]

Minime

 

[minime2009]

Im back and all was perfect!! Am so relieved!! Measuring bang on 8weeks 3 days which is what I thought. Wee heartbeat was going mad lol, Am so so relieved!!

Thanks for all the well wishes

 

[OmiOmen]

I am really glad it all went well minime!

 

[Amos2009]

Yay minime!!!

 

[Poshie]

Excellent news minime, what a relief eh congratulations

 

[beachlover1]

Awesome news! That Is so good am chuffed
to bits for you! Your turn next Lol then Amos xx

 

[Amos2009]

Haha Beach! I'm pretty sure I have couple of more weeks before they will scan me. You girls will have to talk me down off the ledge the night before I am sure!!

 

[Lol78]

That's great news minime. Brilliant!!

 

[Lol78]

Is this a nuts idea?

Since loosing my little boy, I have wanted to do something to help, to raise money into research into pregnancy loss and difficulties in pregnancy.
So I was flicking through a magazine today and saw an advert for cycle Vietnam/Cambodia for the charity women for women. It raises money for research into all different things that affect women and babies including cancer, miscarriage, stillbirth, PCOS, infertility and more.

So bearing in mind that I am 8 weeks pregnant and the trip is November 2011 when my baby (fingers, toes and everything else crossed) will be about 20 months old. Am I mad? I would have to raise £3100 and be away for 10 days (and train of course).

I'd love to do it but I don't know if I would be biting off a bit more than I can chew if you know what I mean!! Has anyone done anything like this before, how easy/difficult is it to raise the money and does anyone fancy joining me if I do decide to do it?!

 

[OmiOmen]

You are braver than me, but that is probably because I am and never would be fit enough to do something like that and I could not camp out on a trip like that. But your not mad for wanting to do it and I don't think 20 months old is too young to expect your partner and/or family to look after him/her for 10 days. Sorry, I don't know anything about fund raising so can't help there.

My ticker moved up today! It feels like my ribs have internal bruising from him moving up and everything I read seem to say it should not happen for a few weeks. I feel like everything seems to happen early for me and am now worrying about early labour (I shouldn't, I know)! Also, I have taken bump photos at different stages to track how much I grow and my 26/27 week bump looks smaller than my 20 weeks one. I know the MW said last time I went not to worry about losing a bit of fat because the LO is growing and my bump is/was getting bigger but now I can't help but worry about his birth weight. Plus, I have just looked down to see why my top is wet and realised I have leaked milk all over it. I try not to wear breast pads in the house and go for lose tops but I think I will have to start.

 

[beachlover1]

Oh LOL that sounds awesome!!! rightup my street. Hubby and I did a similar thing a couple of years ago, where we raced a little rickshaw from southern india all the way up to nepal and thru Nepal. It was again for charity and the BEST holiday I ever had, and the best memories ever!

Raising the money is HARD!!! very HARD!!!! we had to raise a £1000 and that was difficult when we were busy in our lives!
but it depends on yr methods...and how generous everyone is!

Training wouldnt be hard....get a tow a long bugy thing and LO can come for a ride!

Im not sure how I would feel leaving my LO for 10 days, I have obviously never done it, at 20 months im sure with DH or parents/in laws would be ok and cerainly not too much to ask....but who knows, i really cant say at this stage, right now, I would say id do it if I were you!!

I admire you for such a good cause though! ..do you have to decide now? x

 

[beachlover1]

Girls, I think nesting has begun early....I have the paint and rollers out today, cleaning up the walls!!! having a rest now though...its tiring me out!! xx

 

[OmiOmen]

I am currently having strong nesting urges but no energy to do it. Don't you think it is unfair that we get an instinct that is so hard to find the energy to keep up with!?! I just keep bugging my husband to do things, lol. I want every room re-painted and looking fresh and we only have the nursery and bathroom done so far.

 

[beachlover1]

well today I managed to paint the hall, stairs, landing, our bedroom and bathroom!! It wasnt hardcore painting, just using the same colour and rolering the walls to head height...where they have got scuffed! looks fresh and bright ;-)

ill do the "nursery" nearer the time, after 20 something weeks....no tempting evil fate for me!!!

im bushed tonight!!! hubbys on a pub crawl in London.....lush home alone! ;-) xx

 

[OmiOmen]

We waited until after our 20 week scan, but as soon as the scan was done my husband wanted everything done right away. I am not even allowed to paint, I don't think I am that bad at it but my DH seems to think I can't paint and make a mess.

I have to stop going in the nursery and looking through the clothes. I am starting to feel crazy but I just like to look at everything and think how cute he will look in the clothes.

So, are you having a relaxing night tonight?

 

[OmiOmen]

How is everyone and their bumps doing?

My ribs and back are really starting to hurt now and my bump is almost gone (after wearing size 14-16 maternity cloths since the first trimester I am now wearing a regular size 10 top today!). But I weighed myself today and I am about the same as I was at my 25 week appointment (and booking in appointment) so at least I have not lost weight since then even though my bump is going. I am also starting my birthing plan, I knew I wanted some things done is particular ways so have made a start by writing bullet points about how I want things to go if everything goes well and some bits about what I want in an emergency. I became disheartened about writing a plan after reading about peoples wishes getting ignored but decided I would regret it if I did not write one.

 

[Poshie]

Hello ladies Well it's been pretty busy in here since I've been away. I had a nice few days off work with a lovely facial and hair cut courtesy of my DH for my birthday. My sister and nephew came to visit and it was lovely to see them. Baby Lucas is now 6 months old and he's holding his head up now and loves to bash things with his hands My sister brought with her, a ton of maternity clothes for me (a collection of her's, her best friend's and her best friend's sister clothes). Very nice selection and it will save me alot of money.

On the subject of bumps Omi. My stomach has always been reasonably flat so it's much more noticeable to me now, but may not be to others. It was good to get a second opinion on my mini bump. My sister says there is definitely the start of a bump there. DH said try holding your stomach in, so I did and I couldn't make the bump go! So that proved it to me I can't imagine being in 3rd tri and having a proper big bump!

Soo Lol, wow you are a brave girl, but it sounds like a fantastic opportunity. I don't think it's something I could do but I admire anyone who does! Will you definitely do it?

Oo lots of nesting going on here then eh. Fortunately we recently finished the redecoration of our entire house, so that's all done, ready to go.

How's the birthing plan coming along Omi? Hopefully your DH and/or birthing support will be able to ensure that your wishes are followed as far as possible.

I need to do an Important Event list for this week (w/c 8 Feb). Please remind me of your events ladies (Lol, I'm sure you have a scan but I can't remember which day it is). Thanks