Anyone due June 2014, really need buddies!

[NandO1]

Oh sweetmel you must be disappointed. Did they give you a date for a scan? We older ladies are obviously some kind of conundrum which require a dr with knowledge of the ageing uterus!! xx

 

[SweetMel]

What really discouraged me was the fact that we spent most of the time talking about chromosomal testing. They handed me a pamphlet and said "here are some things for you to consider."

 

[LalaR]

Hopefully you will get your first scan soon SweetMel.

I have my first midwife appointment tomorrow and it is likely to be nothing more than blood tests, urine tests and lots of questions. I have a scan next week at approx 9+6 weeks but only because of previous losses. Otherwise I would have had to wait until 12 weeks. Here, no-one focuses on my age - I was told last time that age is not really a factor until 39 or 40!! Thank goodness I am only 37.

 

[gertrude]

My GP said something similar LalaR - that 37 isn't considered as old (she has a 42yr old friend who is pregnant). It's just not as uncommon as it was, not by a long stretch

I'm totally bored now. I'm SO tired I'm finding it hard to think in a straight line. My work is all over the place and I'm only 7 weeks today. I swear time has slowed right down. GP appt for Tues next week, then my booking in appt needs to be arranged, then it speeds up a bit hopefully.

My queasiness has subsided a little now which is good but I've put on SO much weight in the last two weeks need to get that back under control or I'll be an elephant before the first scan

 

[Driving280]

Sorry you ladies are not getting early attention. Because I had spotting around my BFP, a uterine anomaly and because I've had losses before, I had a scan and another is scheduled for Monday to confirm heartbeat (fingers crossed crossed crossed). Bloodwork came back, and was excellent - beta hcg and progesterone exactly where they are supposed to be. I am also likely to go the invasive genetic testing route (I'll be 41 when I deliver...), so the next couple of months will be stressful.

 

[Clever.Name]

Hi ladies!
I'm 36 and about 8 weeks along with #2. Happy to be here and looking for a buddy!!
How are you all feeling?

 

[gertrude]

Hello welcome to the thread!

I'm feeling LOADS better today but I have STUFFED myself with pizza I don't think it's possible to feel queasy when you're this full

I'm sure it'll be back though. My OH is away till the weekend now and I have a decorating crisis at home to try to solve with a 2 year old in tow. Wish me luck!

 

[N1977]

Sounds like people are doing ok. How's people's nausea? Mine is so much worse than I thought possible! I'm 36 and this is my first, but I got in for an early us at 6w. I saw the fetal pole and the HB!

 

[gertrude]

Queasiness has subsided a bit for me now. Although I've got better at nibbling through the day so don't know if that's helping. I feel ENORMOUS though.

Oh and tired. Beyond tired tired.

 

[SweetMel]

I've been feeling

Thankfully I won't be staying with this doctor. I know the doctor they will transfer me to and she is awesome. She won't care about my age. I'm not going to have any of the genetic testing done. They can forget it. My mom was 45 when she had me and I turned out okay.

 

[gertrude]

I've just eaten possibly the biggest and most carb-tastic lunch ever

*burp*

Oh actually, is anyone else noticing that they're burping lots more than normal? It's almost constant today

 

[NandO1]

Unfortunately my noxious emissions are from the other end. I've convinced my 2 year old to say "pardon me mummy" when it happens xx

 

[Pinga]

Hi Ladies
Hope your all coping with the constant sickie feeling

I have spoke to my midwife and will be booked in next wednesday.
We discussed my last pregnancy and have decided its probably best I monitor my blood sugar daily. I told her how scared I was about the birth ( 3rd Section) and she was very reassuring.

They have also put me on a high dose of folic acid 5mg. Hope its not to late to protect the baby. Apparently if your BMI is high you need extra.

I can't stop burping its not something I do unless I have drank something fizzy. Can't wait to feel better.

Has everyone told family and friends yet?
All being well with the scan we will tell the kids Christmas morning and then get my 4 year old to phone the relatives

 

[NandO1]

Mmmm curlywurly at 10:30 pm. Yummmmmm.

 

[SweetMel]

No. I haven't told anyone. Hubby and I are keeping it a secret until probably Thanksgiving at least. I know hubby was dying to tell his mom today, but I'm so proud of him for being able to keep our secret. I want to enjoy this time with just hubby. The rest of them will know soon enough.

 

[Driving280]

OMG I just ate an entire extra-large muffin for breakfast. I usually have a small cup of yogurt. But, a full stomach helps me with queasiness.... so I tell myself.

 

[NandO1]

Haha driving, last pregnancy i sent oh out for a sandwich but he didnt know what to get me, he brought home 2 different ones so I ate them both. Pregnancy has alot to answer for. xx

 

[NandO1]

Pinga I like you idea for telling your relatives.
Sweetmel we havent told any family yet ,we are gonna wait til the 12 week scan. When is your scan?
I feel very unpregnant apart from tiredness and wind so I have now convinced myself theres nothing there.

 

[Driving280]

Yeah, but I put on like 40 lbs last pregnancy, for no good reason, and am still struggling with the last 5-10. Just can't go there again...

We are probably telling around Christmas. My Mom and sister know but nobody else. I want to wait until all the tests come back...

 

[SweetMel]

I have been finding it really difficult to over eat. I get full so quickly. If I’m too full, that’s when I get to feeling pukey. I eat a little bit here and there. I can’t seem to drink water for some reason. It gives me ms. I know I need to drink water but I don’t want to get sick.

NandO1, my next appointment is scheduled for December 3rd. I will be 10+4 at that time. I might be transferred to another doctor before then. Idk. Nobody has mentioned a scan yet.

I just got the results from my one and only blood work. My hcg at 6+4 was 31,057.