Anyone else expecting a November sparkler? *Updated with due dates!*

[zowiey]

Aww, cute bubba miss K!

Teacup, hope the next 6(!) weeks fly by for you. How can we only be 6ish weeks away from 20 weeks? Crazy!

I have my scan on Weds, and am feeling a bit nervous, I've been really struggling to find twin 1 on my doppler. My logical brain says its because my uterus has definitely moved in the last week- twin 2 is really high up now, but I just can't seem to locate twin 1. I do find him for a few seconds, but that's it. Then I worry that it's not the heartbeat at all but something else I'm driving myself insane & I can't talk to hubby- I know he'll take the doppler of me! But I think it's causing me more stress than its alleviating! Why can't they just make home scanners?! Seeing a beating heart is much more reassuring!

 

[miss_kseniya]

Just a quick question girls. How does nub theory work and do you really think baby looks like a girl? I am pretty clueless on these things to be honest.

 

[Dazed125]

I am no expert but in nub theory the genitals lay flat-ish against baby (i think i read less than 30 degrees) for s girl and with a boy are supposed to poke up and away from the body. My guess really is just a guess though x

 

[Nanaki]

Nanaki- I'm so sorry to hear that, that is every one of our biggest fears right now! I'm so sorry
How far were you when they told you what had happened? Did you have any signs before they told you?

Huge hugs and prayers for your family today...

Hi Tower6,

I would like to reply to your question - i dont know if you see my other thread?

I was 11w 6d yesterday, and no I havent got no signs but I worked out when the baby died and my MS was stopped, I didnt think any of it and thought 'yes MS gone! yay!' but never thought it would be that!

Thank you all ladies!!

See you around!

Xxxx

 

[Tower6]

Nanaki- I'm so sorry to hear that, that is every one of our biggest fears right now! I'm so sorry
How far were you when they told you what had happened? Did you have any signs before they told you?

Huge hugs and prayers for your family today...

Hi Tower6,

I would like to reply to your question - i dont know if you see my other thread?

I was 11w 6d yesterday, and no I havent got no signs but I worked out when the baby died and my MS was stopped, I didnt think any of it and thought 'yes MS gone! yay!' but never thought it would be that!

Thank you all ladies!!

See you around!

Xxxx

Thanks for letting me know. I have read so much about down syndrome and chromosomal issues and how a lot of times babies will mc all the way up to 19-20 weeks because of problems, this has me paranoid. I drink caffeine once a day to feel baby move and if I don't I panick till I do. I know it's dumb but it's my fear right now and idk when/if it will go away

 

[peanutmomma]

miss_k cute picture of baby. I think girly as well and I am guessing too. But yes, nub is Boy- pointing up and usually 30 degrees or less. Girl- is flat and in a line with backbone or pointing down. I am not an expert by any means but it is fun to guess.
Skull theory- a female skull is more raised and, to me, almost comes to a point. a male is rounder and wider, to me think of an old little bald guy and how round and shiny his head is.. now compare to the baby! does it look like the little bald guy or is it taller and more pronounced?

Hope everyone is well today AFM- I am okay. More low blood sugars to wake up to. But, I am now in a thread with mommas Diabetic before pregnancy and they all tell me at like 16-17 weeks my body will not longer really experience the lows and I will start needing to take a lot more insulin and by the time I give birth I will be taking 2-4 times the amount I am taking now to keep in control. Then, within a week of baby being born my body will go back to 1/2 of the amount I am now currently taking. So all in all a very worthy cause.

 

[miss_kseniya]

Dazed when is your scan hon? Can't be long now if you are 10 weeks.

Was it just Lovehearts who had her scan the same day as me? For some reason I thought that someone else was due their scan around the same time, but I am rubbish at remembering things at the mo.

As an aside, me and OH just bought our first pair of baby socks We said we would buy some after the 12 week scan if all went well, just so we could buy something really. Everything else will wait until after the 20 week scan now and when (or if) we find out the baby's gender. Still undecided on that one!

Nanaki I know I've already said it once, but sorry again hun

 

[zowiey]

I hope your blood sugars keep stable peanut, it can't be nice for you, will your blood sugar be closely monitored during labor? Sorry to be nosey!

I've decided to put my positive & thankful head on from now on. A lady I talk to in lttc, has just completed her final round of ivf & got another negative. She lost both her tubes to ectopic pgs, so has had a real hard time. I was so hoping this time would be the one.

I forgot how bloody lucky I am, and got carried away with thinking of all the negatives, worrying about finding bloody heartbeats or moaning about how tired I am. I forgot that it took the best part of 5 heartbreaking years to get here, and that there are too many women out there that will never be in my position. So! Time to be bloody thankful Zoe!

 

[teacup22]

I hope your blood sugars keep stable peanut, it can't be nice for you, will your blood sugar be closely monitored during labor? Sorry to be nosey!

I've decided to put my positive & thankful head on from now on. A lady I talk to in lttc, has just completed her final round of ivf & got another negative. She lost both her tubes to ectopic pgs, so has had a real hard time. I was so hoping this time would be the one.

I forgot how bloody lucky I am, and got carried away with thinking of all the negatives, worrying about finding bloody heartbeats or moaning about how tired I am. I forgot that it took the best part of 5 heartbreaking years to get here, and that there are too many women out there that will never be in my position. So! Time to be bloody thankful Zoe!

It's still ok to moan/ worry. We just realise how lucky we are!
After only 1 year ttc and then 2 losses in a row I feel like I should enjoy it but I can't!
I know I am very lucky though x

 

[LoraLoo]

Miss K- Lovely pic and I guess girl!

Peanut, its mad how your body responds to things when pregnant isnt it! Bit gutting you will need to take more insulin but least you are well informed and know before hand what to expect

Zowiey, you didnt forget how lucky you were hun! You just worry like any normal person! Hell, I feel blessed every day but im the biggest moan arse going haha.

AFM, all ok here, bit tired today. Im struggling with the Clexane injections, yesterday was really painful but just something i need to get used to!

Hope everyone is having a nice weekend? xx

 

[BubsMom17]

Zowiey-This might be a silly question, but I have no experience with twins... How do you know which heartbeat belongs to which twin??? I'm very curious!

 

[gardenofedens]

Zoe- sorry you are having trouble finding twin 1, I'm sure everything is fine. Try not to stress, not good for babies. They do make home scanners that plug into your smart phone but they are about $7500, lol.

peanut- terrible news about the gd but glad you have the info to keep things under control

Afm, my pregnancy allergies are still kicking my butt. I don't remember when they finally subsided with dd but I hope it's soon!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

 

[zowiey]

Bubs mom, my twins aren't identical & so implanted in different places. When we went for our 8 week scan twin 1 was the easiest to see, he implanted really low down on the left side, whereas twin 2 implanted high up on the right hand side!

Lora, are you doing the injections yourself? I found when injecting it sometimes helped to ice the area before, but not always. They do get easier, I hated it to start with, but soon got into the swing of it, well as much as you can! Where do you inject? Is clexane in the bottom?! xx

Hope you ladies didn't think I was bitching at anyone other than myself?! Obviously I don't fully "forget" how lucky I am, but I am guilty of not always appreciating it. It's hard to explain, but I remember people grumbling about their pgs, and thinking what I would give to be in their position. And reading the news of that lady,it really hit home. Ivf, just like any conception is a huge numbers game. But you have more of a chance of failing a cycle than succeeding. And we did it. Twice. I have a lot to be thankful for right now

 

[Tower6]

Zowiey- I already think you have a boy and a girl but since you know where they implanted you should search that method of gender predictor! I think they say boys implant low n girls high? I can't remember but it would be really cool to see if it proves true for you!

 

[zowiey]

Oooh tower I didn't know that, thanks! Wouldn't that be crazy! Their heartbeats (when I hear them both!) sound different too, and I read that boys & girls are different eeek! I'd love one of each, it would be a dream! xxx

 

[Dazed125]

Dazed when is your scan hon? Can't be long now if you are 10 weeks.

Was it just Lovehearts who had her scan the same day as me? For some reason I thought that someone else was due their scan around the same time, but I am rubbish at remembering things at the mo.

As an aside, me and OH just bought our first pair of baby socks We said we would buy some after the 12 week scan if all went well, just so we could buy something really. Everything else will wait until after the 20 week scan now and when (or if) we find out the baby's gender. Still undecided on that one!

Nanaki I know I've already said it once, but sorry again hun

It's on the 21st - feels like forever away and I am a little anxious about it due to the sonographer seeing an umbilical hernia at 9+3. Hopefully it's a worry about nothing - thanks for asking xxx

 

[Dazed125]

Oh and Miss_K congrats on the baby buy! I can't wait to buy things (my mum is too excited and has already started though!!) x

 

[LoraLoo]

Bubs mom, my twins aren't identical & so implanted in different places. When we went for our 8 week scan twin 1 was the easiest to see, he implanted really low down on the left side, whereas twin 2 implanted high up on the right hand side!

Lora, are you doing the injections yourself? I found when injecting it sometimes helped to ice the area before, but not always. They do get easier, I hated it to start with, but soon got into the swing of it, well as much as you can! Where do you inject? Is clexane in the bottom?! xx

Hope you ladies didn't think I was bitching at anyone other than myself?! Obviously I don't fully "forget" how lucky I am, but I am guilty of not always appreciating it. It's hard to explain, but I remember people grumbling about their pgs, and thinking what I would give to be in their position. And reading the news of that lady,it really hit home. Ivf, just like any conception is a huge numbers game. But you have more of a chance of failing a cycle than succeeding. And we did it. Twice. I have a lot to be thankful for right now

Thanks hun, was going to try Ice and forgot. Its Clexane and it has to go in the tummy. Hubby has a needle phobia so Im stuck with doing it myself. Im no wuss but im finding it really difficult Just done one and got the needle in half way and wouldnt go in any further so had to pull it out and try again further down. It went in a bit easier but still bled a bit.

No, nobody thought you were 'bitching' at anyone but yourself I think we were all just saying we have all felt the same/similar but to not feel guilty or bad!. I know how lucky i feel to be pregnant again, but every day i get terrified and i still moan about how tired/sick/generally hormonal i am My Sister had failed IVF- she had several miscarriages and 2 ectopics, then 3 failed rounds. Sometimes i feel really guilty that I can get pregnant so easily, and have 4 beautiful children here with me, when she has none, but then for me, pregnancy doesnt always result in a healthy baby, and even when it did, i still lost Eve. And yet I would still do it all again to have those 5 days with her, so in that way I do see myself as completely blessed iykwim? Sorry if that didnt really make much sense

Anyway Im all fed and watered,baby in bed, jimmys on and ready for Britains got Talent Anyone else?

 

[zowiey]

Lora, it completely makes sense.

I'm watching BGT, The poor lad doing the flash dance, bless!

 

[LoraLoo]

Lora, it completely makes sense.

I'm watching BGT, The poor lad doing the flash dance, bless!

lol I know, i do feel so sorry for some of them, but seriously, who actualloy tells them they are good to let them go on? lol x