Any summer 2016 babies?

[Miss Bellum]

Hi everyone hope you are all well. Still feeling a bit sick here but seems to be getting better. Long day yesterday as we drove to Plymouth to see a friend of ours and the weather was awful. Great to catch up though. Finally had a scan date through and of course it was for a really inconvenient time. Its at 4:15 and its very likely they will be late so worried about being able to pick up lg from nursery. I have been able to change it now to 9:45 so thats much better

Dimmu - so glad you are feeling better, fingers crossed it stays that way.

Mrs W- It tough in the early stages when you are feeling so rough and yet feel you cant really complain about it! Hope you start feeling better soon, it will be no time at all until you are picking out maternity clothes. Great news on your scan.

Jjay - sounds like a very busy time! I have finally had my scan date through, so have to wait until the 11th Jan . Hope you enjoyed Star Wars. I think we will definitely find out the gender, although last time we still got a surprise! The ultrascan tech thought we were having a boy but out popped a girl! Chances of it happening twice are a bit unlikely though. Fab news on the test results. We are just having a dating scan this time round, don’t want to deal with the stress of test results again.


Hi & welcome Megan, congrats on your pregnancy.

Eva, congrats on your scan, so pleased all was well. I had been trying to keep up with going to the gym 2 or 3 times a week but finding it hard to find time and not feeling great. I am hoping to go more often in the new year or I might swap to swimming. Last time I did a aqua yoga class and that was lovey so might start that again.

 

[dimmu]

Hi everyone, just a quick update from me as feeling really rotten today!
The scan went well, the baby appears healthy and active, the sonograper was struggling to get a nice photo for us as he/she kept moving so much. The NT measurement was 1.8 mm so almost the same as yours Eva.

We'll definitely find out the sex at 20 weeks, I think it will be a boy. DD and DH are rooting for another girl.

I took DD to the London zoo straight after the scan this morning and I have felt really nauseous all day. Think the MS is still there, I've just felt better because I've been able to take it easy.
Glad to hear you finally got your scan date Miss B!

Megan welcome along and huge congrats, so pleased the SI worked for you as well! I meant to send you a pm for an update but never got around to it.

Mrs W glad your scan went well too.

 

[alihill1109]

hi everyone!

Thanks for letting me know about this forum, JJay

I just got my first BFP yesterday. My DH and I have been trying for about 8 months now, I was on 100mg Clomid, Ubiquinol, acupuncture, and had an HSG this month too. So something (or everything?) must have worked!

I'm 39 and this is my very first pregnancy, so I am looking forward to hearing about your experiences and advice.

I don't know if it's coincidence but yesterday was when I really started feeling the symptoms - nausea, fatigue, headache, etc. I live on an island so I can't find those "preggie pops" anywhere. Trying ginger drops instead and eating a little more frequently.

Anyhow, I am thrilled to be here and I wish you all the very best with your pregnancies in 2016!

 

[dimmu]

Congrats alihill, I remember you from the ttc boards! How exciting, so many BFPs for us "more mature" mamas!

My morning sickness didn't start properly until 6 weeks but has been there ever since. I hope it doesn't mean you are gonna have it quite bad as well if you're already getting nauseous. All worth it in the end of course, and they always say MS is a good sign, especially when you're older.

 

[MeganS0326]

Thanks, everyone for the lovely welcomes!!!

Ali, I've been nauseous since yesterday too. I'm not sure if it's just my nerves though. I'm so scared to lose this one. I've been praying all day. I can't wait until Monday to call my OB. She is awesome and I know she'll let me come in for betas if I want them.

 

[Miss Bellum]

Dimmu - Great news on the scan, always reassuring to see all is well. MS is such a pain, just when you think its gone, it comes back.

Hi Allihill1109 congratulations on your pregnancy, sounds like you really did try everything! I'd started Clomid too, but only the 50mg. How annoying to have nausea this early. There are so many suggestions of things to try. I find it helps to drink lots and eat little and often.

Megan - Its so tough in the beginning, will be keeping my fingers crossed all goes well for you.

 

[dimmu]

I definitely agree with Miss B about eating and drinking little and often. In fact when my MS was at its worst the only thing that helped was to eat frequently. It's hard at times when you really don't want to eat anything but it does make you feel better. I just ate whatever I could manage, never mind if it was that healthy or varied. Thankfully I couldn't stand the thought of anything really greasy but pretty lived on buttered toast for a while. At the moment I keep craving rice crispies or crumpets.
Had a coffee again this morning, yay! Didn't have any for about 5 weeks.

Jjay I forgot to comment on you feeling the baby already, that's amazing! I can't feel anything yet. The baby was kicking and bouncing a lot during the scan yesterday but I couldn't feel any of it. I only felt DD at 17 weeks, but hopefully I will feel this baby a bit sooner. My placenta is posterior so should be able to feel any kicks early on.

Below a photo from yesterday's scan.
https://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u564/hmh3101/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-01-01_10.40.11_zpshiq1rzcf.jpg

 

[JJay]

Happy New Year everyone!

Welcome Ali! I also find eating makes the nausea better. Anything carby and cheesy works for me! I've been craving pizza and cheese on toast although I must be feeling a bit better as I made chicken jalfrezi tonight and managed a whole plate of it.

Eva, so pleased your scan went well and you got a good NT measurement I am struggling with exercise. I don't get much anyway with a 4 and 2 year old at home but I got DH a cross trainer for Christmas so I'm hoping to start using that a little and also swimming a couple of times a week - which feels so nice when my bump gets big and uncomfortable.

Miss B, great news on your scan date and that they were able to give you a better time. We loved star wars - I'm definitely going to make an effort to go to the pictures more - it's more appealing than the pub now that I can't drink anyway!

Megan, I hope you get your bets on Monday and it makes you feel better. It's so scary early on, I spent most of the first few weeks convinced I would lose this baby and am only starting to relax a little now. I think once you've had a loss it's extra worrying.

Dimmu, your scan picture is fab! Love how clearly you can see the little nose I am going to guess boy for you s it looks like my DS's scan photo.

I am going to wash all of my old maternity clothes this weekend. Even my regular leggings and pjs are getting tight now, I need some comfy clothes!

We told DD and DS about the new baby! DS doesn't really understand but DD is very excited and keeps rubbing and hugging my tummy!

 

[eva1978]

Hi! Happy 2016!

I also forgot to comment on the baby movement feeling. Like dimmu I haven't felt anything yet. I think I felt movement at 20 weeks with DS1 and 15 weeks (barely) with DS2. So exciting once you start to suspect feeling a flutter!

Dimmu great pic! Ours was similar but a mirror image! I also have a posterior placenta. Great news about the NT scan! Hope you enjoyed your coffee!

Hi ali - congrats! I see you live on the Cayman Islands - cool! I've never been there. Are you from there?

Megan it's so hard at this stage isn't it, feeling like you have no control. On top of feeling nauseated. Your OB sounds great though!

Miss Bellum that's good you have a scan date. Crazy story about the gender mix-up with your last baby! Aqua yoga or swimming sound like great ideas for exercise. I might get off my butt and go for a run today since I have a bit of time (DH and my dad around to babysit!) and the weather is nice for it.

JJay great you enjoyed Star Wars. Hmm we might have to recruit my dad to sit one evening after we put the toddler to bed, and sneak out to a movie. I think it's been over a year since we've done that! That's so cute that DD is hugging your belly!

dimmu that will be exciting in some weeks when you find out the gender! Why do you think it's a boy? I'm thinking I'm having a boy too just because of my track record. We told DS1 last week and he thinks it will be a girl. He would LOVE a baby sister!

 

[dimmu]

Good morning, how is everyone?

Jjay I will definitely need to get some maternity clothes soon. I've still not popped properly yet but my bloat is enormous by the afternoon.
I'm still feeling nauseous in the evenings and also during the day if I have a busy day. But it hasn't been as bad as before Christmas. Still nit managing to get any exercising done. Remains to be seen how I feel when I go back to work on Tuesday. Also wondering whether to officially tell work next week or wait a bit more.

Eva I'm guessing a boy based on the dates mainly. We inly BD'ed once during my fertile days (lucky I know) and based on the dates given to me I must have conceived pretty much immediately and they say that boy sperm is faster. Also, DH and DD really want another girl so I thought it would only be fair if I rooted for a boy instead!

 

[Miss Bellum]

Happy New Year everyone,

Back to work tomorrow boo I am going to have to tell my boss as well. I'd hoped to keep quiet until I had the scan but my bump is a bit too obvious! Can't believe how big it is already!

Dimmu - Great scan picture, so pleased all went well I have a grape craving and think I've eaten an entire vineyard by now! I cant feel anything yet either but I didn’t last time until late.

Jjay - sounds like you have the exercise under control! I will probably start swimming once I get my NHS card. Round here once you can prove you are pregnant you get free swimming which is great.

I do like going to the cinema the main problem is finding something worth watching.

I think I am going to need to do a shop for some maternity clothes and get fitted for new bras as everything seems to be expanding!

So cute about your DD!

Eva - I cant feel any movement yet either but I couldn’t last time either.

Hope you do manage a pass to the cinema, it does make a great date night.

 

[dimmu]

Miss B I'm the same, back to work on Tuesday and dreading it.

Think I'm gonna have to tell them as well, I could perhaps try and hide it for a couple more weeks but tired of it now and the bump isn't getting any smaller. They have also been making all these plans for this year and I have quite a few projects lined up for me throughout the year, most of which I should be managing rather than just working on. I feel like I should do the decent thing and tell them that I'm planning not to be there for some of them!
Already wondering when to start maternity leave as well, quite excited about that!!

 

[eva1978]

Hi! So many people must be back to work today. I was also at the office today, but things are still quite slow (which is nice).
How did work go for you dimmu and Miss B? Did you end up telling them?

Miss B, mmm grapes. Speaking of vineyards! We went on a mini-tour yesterday of a few of them around here. I was the driver of course! The others got to enjoy several sips of wine. I'm looking forward to doing that again later this year hopefully!

Did not manage to head to a movie. The movies that were playing and the times they were showing didn't appeal very much (wanted to see the 'Point Break' remake but showtimes didn't work). It's OK though. We're headed off for our real "Christmas holiday" (summer holiday) soon, so I'm looking forward to some time at the beach!

The few maternity clothes I ordered online arrived today. Excited to try them on! My bump is still not too showy but I certainly feel the bloat... as do my jeans!

I hope no one is feeling too sick this week!

 

[Miss Bellum]

Back at work but at least its been fairly quiet so have time to ease into it. I told my line manger and she was really excited for me. She didn’t think I looked that bumpy so either I am a bit too paranoid about it or my maternity dress hides it better than my normal clothes! She told her manager as well and she was also happy for me, but keeping it from the rest until after the scan. Not long to go now. Sad to say I am still feeling sick. Hopefully it cant last much longer.

Dimmu - Hope your first day back went ok. Did you decide to tell them? Haven't decided when to start maternity leave yet but cant wait to start thinking about it.

Eva - Vineyard visit sounds wonderful. Hope you enjoy some time at the beach. Sounds lovely compared to the constant rain we have here. Still at least we aren't flooded so cant complain. Great that your maternity clothes arrived. I think I will need to bulk out my wardrobe a bit, but I am going to wait till after my scan (just in case!)

 

[Mrs W 11]

Hi ladies! Happy new year!!

Miss B - glad it went well telling your boss. I'm the same as you I don't want to buy any maternity stuff until after the scan just in case. Last time I was pregnant I bought 2 dresses and a vest in the January sales and then had a mmc. I don't believe in jinxing anything but I felt sad packing the stuff I'd bought away. Praying I get to wear it soon though!!

Eva - vineyard tour sounds great, same you couldn't indulge! We did some vineyard tours on honeymoon in Australia and loved it, did a lot of tasting!!!

Dimmu how are you doing, was work ok and did you end up telling your boss too?

I'll be hiding it from my boss for as long as possible but I only work 1 day a week so barely see her! It's really exciting hearing everyone chatting about mat clothes and mat leave though, can't wait to join in!!

I'm just feeling so anxious, wish I could shake it. Still having on off brown spotting which isn't helping. Think we are going to book another private scan around 9-10 weeks to hopefully give some piece of mind before the 12 week one. Am 7+5 today, can't wait to get past 12 weeks so I can relax more and enjoy!!

 

[feltsy22]

I'm cautiously pregnant with my 2nd baby, due date will be sometime mid July so I'm just over five weeks at the moment and feeling very nervous.
I'm 38 and I have a 5 yo DD who's very eager to have a sibling, she doesn't know I'm pregnant yet.

Would love to chat with other "more mature" mamas to be!

I am 39 - going on 40 in 17 days. I am probably 4-5 weeks pregnant. Will find out if this one sticks. Had M/C on 11/6/15 - followed my HCG down to 0 then BFP on 12/25/15 without having a period. Just praying and keeping positive.

 

[Miss Bellum]

Happy new year Mrs W - Spotting must be worrying, hopefully its nothing though. Hopefully a scan can put your mind at rest. I can't wait to get to 12 weeks either, first trimester is such a worry time. You'll be buying your maternity clothes before you know it.

 

[dimmu]

Hi Everyone, hope you are all doing well.

Yesterday was my first day back at work after Xmas and it could have been better. I didn't sleep very well the night before, first DH and then DD was keeping me awake, and my MS decided to make a full comeback. I hadn't been sick for a week but yesterday my breakfast came back up when I was walking towards the station. Thankfully I leave very early so there were no other people around, so embarrassing. I was sick again when I got to work but felt ok after, and didn't have much nausea until the evening. Think I will just have a snack at home before I leave and take my breakfast with me and have it at work from now on, at least it stops me from eating too quickly.

Miss B sorry to hear you are also still feeling sick, but glad your news was so well received by your managers! I didn't tell my work yet, I think I will tell them tomorrow. I don't really like my line manager and I'm not looking forward to telling him. He's away tomorrow so I think I'll speak to one of the girls from HR, and maybe I'll tell my LM's boss as well, he's much nicer than my LM.
When's your scan again?

Eva vineyard tour sounds wonderful, I've never been to one but would love to one day. So jealous you have some time at the beach to look forward to, I'd love to be somewhere warm right now! Don't think I'll get to go to the beach this year, well maybe a day trip to Southend or Brighton in May or June but that's not exactly the same!

I think I will also go and buy some maternity clothes this week, maybe tomorrow after work if my MS isn't too bad. I need some leggings and dresses and would like a pair of jeans with a stretchy waistband, all my usual jeans are getting a bit uncomfortable, even the low waist ones! Not a good look when I have belly hanging over the jeans!

Mrs W it's so hard not to feel anxious, even without the spotting! I had a private scan at 9 weeks and I'm glad I did, it was very reassuring. I think if you see a heartbeat at 9 weeks the chances of MC are almost as low as at 12 weeks. Do you know what's causing the spotting? Maybe you could have an extra scan for free based on that?

Welcome along Feltsy22 and congratulations, what a nice Christmas present!Is this your first pregnancy? Those first few weeks are so nerve wrecking, I couldn't stop testing and wasted a lot of money on pregnancy tests but just needed to see if the line was getting stronger. I was only able to stop that when my morning sickness started at around 6 weeks. As awful as it was it was reassuring at the same time. I hope things go smoothly for you this time, keep us posted!

 

[Miss Bellum]

Feltsy22 - welcome & congratulations, hope this is a sticky bean for you.

Dimmu - What a first day back! So sorry your sickness is back. Its awkward when you get caught out in public when you are sick at least not many people around to see it. Hope the snack plan helps to prevent a similar attack in future.

What a shame you don’t get on with your lm - at least you will be getting a break from him soon!

My scans on Monday, getting closer but still seems ages away! I have my booking in appointment tomorrow so finally something semi-official.

 

[JJay]

Hi Everyone

Just popping in to catch up. Our phone lines were brought down in the floods so I'm without phone and Internet at home and no mobile signal or 3/4G there either - it's like living in the dark ages! I have to drive around 10 minutes just to get a mobile signal and have popped over to my Mum and Dads this morning to try and catch up on work, Facebook and bnb!

Sorry to hear you're still sick Dimmu my nausea is luckily getting better and I'm a little less tired too. My bump is growing by the day and I still haven't sorted any maternity clothes out! I'm telling people as I see them now and most friends and family know.

Welcome and congrats Feltsy, I hope the first few weeks pass quickly for you.

Mrs W, I agree with Dimmu it might be worth going to see your gp and see if you can get referral for another scan.

Eva, the vineyard sounds fab. I love wine tasting and have been on vineyard tours in stellenbosh and Napa. I must be starting to feel better now as I'm missing wine. I had a tiny sip of red when I was putting some in a bolognaise sauce and it tasted amazing.

Miss B good luck for your scan on Monday. Mine is 12.40 on Thursday - I can't wait!

Not sure when I'll be back online again but will check in when I can.

Have a lovely weekend everyone