Anyone due May 2014?

[smallhelen]

Viccat - I know it's hard, but remember that the odds of 1 in 5 also mean that the chances of not having ds are 4 in 5.

 

[BigLegEmma]

Viccat - I know it's hard, but remember that the odds of 1 in 5 also mean that the chances of not having ds are 4 in 5.

+1

An acquaintance of mine was given 1in6 odds and her baby is perfectly healthy.

 

[viccat]

Well my amnio result came back all clear yesterday! The relief is just unbelievable. It's taking a while to re-adjust to the idea of regular pregnancy again.

In the meantime though, I'm on bedrest as I have been leaking amniotic fluid. It seems to be drying up though, so fingers crossed I can get back to normal again soon.....

 

[morasmum]

Viccat great news congratulations! phew, like you need that scare ...

Hi ladies, can I join? EDD May 16th, and looking for buddies

 

[MonyMony]

Congrats, Morasmum! How have you been doing so far?

So happy to hear your news Viccat...whew!! You have the right attitude about the bedrest. I hope it doesn't last.

 

[viccat]

Hello Morasmum and welcome It's lovely to have another 35+ er popping in May! My due date moved forward and I think it is 25th May now.

So happy to hear your news Viccat...whew!! You have the right attitude about the bedrest. I hope it doesn't last.

Me too I've had two dry days now, so I'm looking good for returning to work after tomorrow. I'm climbing the walls, which doesn't bode well for the first few months with a newborn!

 

[smallhelen]

viccat - so glad to hear that your test results have put you mind at rest, and that your leaking has stopped.

Has anyone had their next scan yet? Are you going to find out what 'flavour' baby you're having or not? I wasn't that bothered, but DH wants to know, and the scan is next Wednesday. Mind you, little bean wasn't very helpful at the last scan, and kept turning the wrong way, so maybe we will find out, maybe we won't.

 

[viccat]

January 10th for our 20 week scan.

We could have known gender from the amniocentesis results, but decided it was all too fraught to focus on that. We will probably ask for the definitive result when we go for the 20 week scan

It's me that really wants to know - I think it will help me bond with the baby, and there's already enough excitement at the birth. I reckon I can bring OH around to finding out then

 

[MonyMony]

We didn't find out gender at our 18 week scan. OH wanted to know, but I said I wanted to be surprised as it's our last.

Only now, it's a bit hard to buy things, and I didn't realize it would be harder to bond with baby. Also, we're having such trouble finding a boy name, so I wish I knew if all the trouble was even necessary!

 

[morasmum]

This is my second, so I am not the worried about the sex of the baby; I left the decision to DH. Our scan will be in a week's time, let's see what he chooses.

viccat, every baby is different, but when DS arrived I was sooooooooo tired those first few months that bed rest would have been heaven ... even regular showers would have been heaven

So rest now!

Thank you ladies for the welcome!

I am massive, I already look like 20 months pregnant and I am not feeling the "energy perk" of the second term ... I wish I could nap ...

 

[shinyshoes]

Hi Ladies!

Thought I'd check in, been lurking but not posting........

I have my 20 week scan next Thursday and I suddenly feel nervous about it. 12 week scan was fine, heard the heartbeat at 15 weeks, downs results came back really good (was expecting them to be high risk given my age) but I've not really felt anything much in the way of movement lately. I know it's still early especially for a first but I had thought I'd felt quite a bit of movement before......then again, maybe that was wind I don't know!!!

Recently started telling people and then had a load of comments about not looking pregnant which also got me worried - I don't really have a bump yet, still in my regular clothes they're just a bit tighter. Wishing Thursday would hurry up so I know all is ok and I can relax and enjoy Christmas etc.

So how is everyone?

 

[BigLegEmma]

Hi Ladies!

Thought I'd check in, been lurking but not posting........

I have my 20 week scan next Thursday and I suddenly feel nervous about it. 12 week scan was fine, heard the heartbeat at 15 weeks, downs results came back really good (was expecting them to be high risk given my age) but I've not really felt anything much in the way of movement lately. I know it's still early especially for a first but I had thought I'd felt quite a bit of movement before......then again, maybe that was wind I don't know!!!

Recently started telling people and then had a load of comments about not looking pregnant which also got me worried - I don't really have a bump yet, still in my regular clothes they're just a bit tighter. Wishing Thursday would hurry up so I know all is ok and I can relax and enjoy Christmas etc.

So how is everyone?

Don't worry, I was feeling the same way recently; everyone comments on how I'm hardly showing and after feeling baby earlier on, I haven't hardly felt her move the past couple of weeks. Yesterday's scan went well and when she was wriggling like crazy after I went away and drank a bottle of Coke to wake her up so they could get her into a better position, I couldn't feel a thing, so she must have found a position to hide from me in. I'm just wearing regular clothes, though I now wear a long sweater over my drainpipe leopard-print jeans as I'm unable to comfortably fasten the zipper You'll enjoy your scan

 

[MonyMony]

All I have to say is enjoy not showing ladies! With every pregnancy, you show earlier and earlier. I've felt really big for a few weeks now...boo...and haven't really gained so much weight. Just those stretchy muscles I guess. Can't imagine how big I'll be by the end!

Movement for me comes and goes. Much easier to feel when just lying down at night and everything is quiet.

 

[smallhelen]

I've been showing for a couple of weeks now, but I am quite small (only 5'1), and was a size 8-10 (UK) before pregnancy (ladies size 6-8 US). I've had to buy some new trousers and tops, especially for work.

Am feeling a little icky today, but that's probably because yesterday was very busy and chaotic (Christmas time usually is for musicians!!). Hopefully I will be back on form tomorrow. I can't wait until Tuesday - 20 weeks and half 'baked'! Can't believe we'll be halfway there.

 

[ece77]

Hi ladies!

Sorry I've been away but I wasn't getting updates from this thread and thought everyone abandoned it! Just came in for a quick check and whoops, lots of news!

Havmercy - Hope you had good results with your materniti21 test.

smallhelen - Almost half way! I can' believe it either!!!

shinyshoes- Welcome and congrats! I understand feeling movement depends on a lot of things. Every woman and every pregnancy is just unique. If it's your first, it may be later. And if you have an anterior placenta, it may even be much later . So try not to worry and enjoy your scan on Thursday!

viccat - Glad the amnio results are good and you've stopped leaking!

morasmum - Welcome and congrats. I'm sure pregnancy must be hard with a 2 year old. Hope you'll get your energy back soon.

monymony - I respect those patient enough to stay team yellow! Good luck with that

AFM - We learnt 2 weeks ago that we're having a little girl. I'm on

And I think I may have felt the baby today. It was a regular/rhytmic thing. Made me wonder if she had the hiccups

We'll have the anatomy scan next Friday; and I'm both excited and nervous. Praying everything is ok...

 

[proudparent88]

I am due May 29th.

 

[viccat]

ece77 - Awwwww the idea of your little girl having hiccups is so cute. I haven't felt anything so far, but I guess I am later than most of you, plus this is my first and I'm not showing much yet.

Hi proudparent88, and welcome.... how is your pregnancy going?

 

[MonyMony]

Congrats proudparent!

ece77 - congrats on team Must admit, I'm wavering. Tempted to call up my ob's office and ask. We had a CVS test done, so they know gender for sure.

So happy to be at the halfway point. I feel I have a huge bump already, but others say it's smallish. Hard to know whether they are trying to be polite... I'm kind of stuck between actual maternity clothes and larger sizes right now. Still lucky to fit into my old coats though. So cold today! And icy.

Just a word of warning to other ladies: please be extra careful not to slip on the ice. I did in my last pregnancy and threw my hip joint out of whack. Such a pain to find a physical therapist that could actually (successfully) treat pregnant women!

 

[smallhelen]

Merry Christmas ladies. Have a happy and peaceful holiday season! xxx

 

[morasmum]

Merry Christmas girls! and enjoy receiving all those baby-related presents