***(61) 2015 November Sparklers***

[aley28]

I'm having lots of food aversion too. My husband is on Pinterest right now, trying to find foods that sound good to me. I'm like, "umm... well, maybe peaches?" I told him that I will attempt to eat whatever he's down for eating. No need to complicate things just because everything tastes like sawdust to me -- he may as well enjoy what he's eating!

 

[babe_666_]

1) When is your due date? - 24th November

2) Whats your name? - Elissa

3) Where are you located? - Adelaide, Australia

4) Occupation? - SAHM

5) Any kids (besides this one)/planning on more? - Step daughter 11, DD1 7, DD2 5, DS1 would be 18 months but flying in heaven

6) How long TTC? - 4 months

7) Any other fun info you want us to know? -

 

[ambernwxo]

Babywearing; me!! I only wore my first baby a couple of times, as I just couldn't quite figure out the point of it I wore my second baby a LOT, starting when he was itty bitty. I had a mai tei (homemade by a friend) at the start, and bought a woven wrap (Ellaroo) when he was 4 months old. I'm SO EXCITED to baby wear again I wear my youngest niece when I babysit her lol, its impossible to resist I do want a buckled carrier this time, but we'll see. Money is going to be a bit tight, and as much as I hate to admit it, baby carriers are not a necessity - especially as I already have two.

DHBH; haven't figured out the magic cure for me yet. Nibbling crackers or plain bread helps a bit, sorta... or it at least gives me something *to* throw up, IYKWIM. Gonna get some ginger ale at the store next time... I remember it helped in my past pregnancies.
Not surprisingly, I've lost a couple pounds this week. Between the nausea, the vomiting, and the stomach which is apparently the size of a grape, I guess its to be expected. Not concerned about it though.
I'm planning to ask for Zofran at my appointment tomorrow -- mostly just so I can have some on hand for the bad days, I don't want to be on any meds daily just yet! Its a miracle if I can remember my vitamin

Around 6 weeks is definitely when symptoms really start kicking in!!! I keep telling myself I'll feel better in about 6 or 7 more weeks.

You could already know about this, and I'm definitely not meaning to scare you or anything, but I would ask as many questions as you can about the Zofran.. I have heard the FDA has cautioned against using it during early pregnancy, saying it showed to possibly be a cause for cardiac malformation, cleft lip/palate and some other complications.
I've found an article about it that explains it a lot better than I can.

https://www.fertilitycenter.com/fertility_cares_blog/fda-warns-against-zofran-use-in-pregnancy/

Of course I know there are several other medications that are advised to be taken with precaution while pregnant, but I just wanted you to be aware of it before talking to the doctor and weighing out the pros and cons
I haven't been able to find too much information on government sites and such, so I'm not exactly sure how harmful it is or what the chances of causing birth defects are.

If anyone knows more about this or has different facts, please correct me if I have false information..

 

[ambernwxo]

1) When is your due date? - 24th November

2) Whats your name? - Elissa

3) Where are you located? - Adelaide, Australia

4) Occupation? - SAHM

5) Any kids (besides this one)/planning on more? - Step daughter 11, DD1 7, DD2 5, DS1 would be 18 months but flying in heaven

6) How long TTC? - 4 months

7) Any other fun info you want us to know? -

I'm due November 24th too!

 

[catmummyof4]

Arghh im so tired my girls wake me up at stupid times every day i could cry really i just want to sleep!! Xx

 

[MissyMojo]

My youngest woke me at 5:30 ...can't wait for the clocks to change..he's waking with the sun atm!
Have his blackout curtains at the ready too

I'm not feeling very pregnant and time is going so slowly for me...

I actually want to feel terrible :/

 

[frantastic20]

Ooh lots of babywearing, yay! I started with a Moby with my son when he was 11 days old. We also have an ergo, which my husband likes using (he's also happy with the moby but not woven wraps). I've got a couple of ring slings and a couple of woven wraps, but they're the biggest size (7) and I think this baby may be a good excuse to buy a size 5, maybe. I've been after a toddler Tula for a while but they're a bit pricey - maybe when this baby is big enough I can sell my pram and buy one. I'm half-tempted to sell it now, it's had so little use! I've never tried a babyhawk but heard they're good. I honestly don't know how I'd have got anything done without a wrap when Henry was little.

lomelindi - there are some fab tutorial videos on YouTube if you fancy having another go
DBH - I love making hats too! Henry has a grey one with bear ears which was the first ever hat I made, I still love it and crochet another row round the bottom when it stops covering his ears lol

Well after saying I only had mild symptoms I spent the afternoon feeling sick sick sick! I wasn't actually sick though, so that's good! I'm hoping it'll stay away today, birthday cinema trip with my best friend.

 

[Eclair]

I love love love my pram (icandy cherry in fudge) lol
So I didnt really do much baby wearing, would mainly take dd out in her pram.
I live beside the beach so I'm a was taking the dog for a run (pram no good on sand) or doing a big supermarket shop I would put her in her meitai.
Still got it somewhere... Need to locate everything for the autumn, all going well! Xx

 

[Dollybird]

Hope I'm not too late to join??

When is your due date? -nov 22nd I think!

2) Whats your name? -
3) Where are you located? - Edinburgh

4) Occupation? - nurse

5) Any kids (besides this one)/planning on more? - one boy 20 months

6) How long TTC? - off pill since July but only officially ttc since January

7) Any other fun info you want us to know? -
Argh is it bad that I can't think of anything?! Lol. I blame baby brain!

 

[Eclair]

Hope I'm not too late to join??

When is your due date? -nov 22nd I think!

2) Whats your name? - Jenna

3) Where are you located? - Edinburgh

4) Occupation? - nurse

5) Any kids (besides this one)/planning on more? - one boy 20 months

6) How long TTC? - off pill since July but only officially ttc since January

7) Any other fun info you want us to know? -
Argh is it bad that I can't think of anything?! Lol. I blame baby brain!

Hi Dollybird

 

[Dollybird]

Thankyou eclair! Just joined the fb page it's a brill idea! And easier to check/ get updates from! I have a lot of catching up to do on the thread so bear with me! Lol. I only get two seconds at a time to look at my phone/iPad before my LO demands I put it down! Hahaha. Hope everyone's doing well! I have an early scan this Thursday due to a previous ectopic, so I'm counting the days. Feel like things are moving quicker this time but I think it's cause I don't have as much time to think as I did pre toddler. have had a tummy bug this weekend and running to the loo like nobody's business, my poor bum! lack of symptoms today (although feel queesy but dunno if that down to the bug!) xxx

 

[Gypsey4]

1) When is your due date? - Nov. 27

2) Whats your name? - Jamie

3) Where are you located? - California

4) Occupation? - SAHM

5) Any kids (besides this one)/planning on more? - 3 year old daughter, no more after this

6) How long TTC? - 1 year with 1 miscarriage along the way

7) Any other fun info you want us to know? - I am a little paranoid about this pregnancy since my last was a miscarriage. Just hoping for a happy and healthy 9 months.

 

[DHBH0930]

Welcome babe_666_, Dollybird and Gypsey4! :wave: congrats on your November Sparklers

I'm driving 600 miles to see family for Easter, so we will tell them all then (DH's family, my grandparents and a few friends) my first appt is the day we leave, the 31st. It's just the preliminary visit where they will use an hpt to "confirm" and do a physical exam and tell me all I already know *do's and dont's. Then I'm sure they will schedule my 1st scan, but I'll be out of town for a week. I was 7 weeks for dd's 1st scan. On my appt I'll be 6+3. If I had a scan then would they see a hb? I'd love the reassurance before we tell all those people... I'm kinda wanting to lie and say I've had spotting and mild cramps so they do a scan on the 31st. Is that horrible of me?

 

[lomelindi17]

Dhbh lol I would honestly wait until I got back because if it's too early for a heartbeat you will be so disappointed and it will ruin your vacation, and it would probably be for nothing because I'm sure baby is just fine! Plus if you're telling your lovely family early then you've already decided you're comfortable with them knowing even if you were to have a miscarriage, right? Haha ;-)

Amber I have also heard bad things about Zofran.. mostly since it is now all over the tv in those "Bad Drug" commercials for the law firms that go after injuries from pharmaceutical drugs. Typical FDA allowing them to sell drugs that have not been tested sufficiently.. imagine selling a drug to millions of pregnant women that causes birth defects.. just can't wrap my brain around it. The fact that they are still selling it when there are questions about its safety is appalling. I personally would try everything else possible before going this route, including seeing a Naturopath and getting my magnesium and other vitamin levels checked, but that's me.

 

[Dollybird]

Welcome babe_666_, Dollybird and Gypsey4! :wave: congrats on your November Sparklers

I'm driving 600 miles to see family for Easter, so we will tell them all then (DH's family, my grandparents and a few friends) my first appt is the day we leave, the 31st. It's just the preliminary visit where they will use an hpt to "confirm" and do a physical exam and tell me all I already know *do's and dont's. Then I'm sure they will schedule my 1st scan, but I'll be out of town for a week. I was 7 weeks for dd's 1st scan. On my appt I'll be 6+3. If I had a scan then would they see a hb? I'd love the reassurance before we tell all those people... I'm kinda wanting to lie and say I've had spotting and mild cramps so they do a scan on the 31st. Is that horrible of me?

I had a scan with my last pregnancy at 6 weeks and saw a hb, but I know sometimes it can still be too early. I'm praying I see a hb on Thursday to put my mind at ease, as they are basically just checking placement, and as long as they see something in my uterus they won't rescan- whether we see hb or not. I am understand you wanting reassurence. Do they routinely scan as early as 7 weeks where you are? Or only special circumstance? Xxx

 

[Dollybird]

Dhbh lol I would honestly wait until I got back because if it's too early for a heartbeat you will be so disappointed and it will ruin your vacation, and it would probably be for nothing because I'm sure baby is just fine!

This is a great point! Xxx

 

[DHBH0930]

lomelindi17: I would've waited longer to tell them all and just left it as just my family knowing for now, but this trip was already planned and I want to tell them in person and the next time we will travel that way won't be till September and not waiing till then! I'm sure everything is fine and worst case scenario, I wouldn't be upset that we told them.

Dollybird: about 7 weeks is just standard for my doctor office. As a viability scan to make sure not ectopic and to see HB

Klsltsp: I have to admit the idea of an ectopic because of a previous c section scares me! even if the odds are super low, I want to see that baby is in the right spot ASAP!

 

[aley28]

Arrrrggh, I didn't know that about Zofran! It makes me mad that such meds would still be available!! I'd rather puke myself inside-out over risk birth defects (that I would then feel guilty about for the rest of my life...) so, no thanks.

At this point I'm primarily throwing up in the morning for about half an hour, then I spend the next hour or so feeling SUPER cruddy and maybe heaving but no puking, and then I just feel nauseous until the insatiable hunger hits around 8pm. I can manage like this for the next couple of months if I have to, I just hope it doesn't get any worse. I'm already tired of throwing up!!

I have my first appointment in about an hour. Hoping I get a scan next time... so eager to see the baby

 

[WantaBelly]

1) When is your due date? - November 24th

2) Whats your name? - Momma M

3) Where are you located? - Arkansas

4) Occupation? - Nursing School

5) Any kids (besides this one)/planning on more? - Yes, many. This is #10 (See signature)

6) How long TTC? - I was actually going to wait one more month to try. I was trying to time it for in-between breaks from college

 

[Mrs_Bump]

If you're finding your ms too much I would talk to your doctor. There are lots of options not just one drug.
I saw the heartbeat at 5+5 but not everyone does. Early scans aren't super reliable, I only had one because of bleeding. Overall before 13 weeks I'd only tell someone if I'm ok with them immediately knowing if I miscarried.
Hope you're all ok. Im super tired and my boobs seem to of realised I'm pregnant overnight. I think its a trip to m and s this weekend.