**April Bunnies 2015**

[Oswin]

Suzy where are you?

Northern is it a Canada thing, or just where you live? Seems odd they miss out the time you can check for the chromosomal abnormality things.

 

[Suzy18]

I live in Portugal Oswin! And you?

 

[Beankeeper]

You ladies in the U.S. gets scans quite early do you? We have to wait until 12 weeks here (unless you pay a lot for an early one), which will be mid October for me

I'm in the uk & it's not standard here, it's because I've had 4 previous losses, although I had an early scan in my last pregnancy too, but that was due to bleeding.

 

[Missnurse]

I got my Suzy rayne prediction just now 😀 I posted it in paranormal section. Not sure if I'm allowed to put it in here though?

 

[Lithodora]

Beankeeper yeah I just see it a lot on U.S. forums that they get first scans at 6-8 weeks, they wouldn't do that here because of how early it is for hb etc, same sort of logic I guess as not offering routine smear tests before 25 because the cells can still be changing and show up abnormal results.

I'll be so jealous of you all having them so early! I think I'm going to make a doc appt for next week, when I'll hopefully be 7 weeks (by lmp).

 

[northern_me]

Suzy where are you?

Northern is it a Canada thing, or just where you live? Seems odd they miss out the time you can check for the chromosomal abnormality things.

I think it is a Canadian thing. I'm not sure, maybe it is different elsewhere. I have to get special blood work done in a few weeks that checks for markers for Down syndrome, etc . They only give you an ultrasound if you get positive markers.

 

[Eidson23]

We're in the US, but also military. Our first u/s and prenatal appointment is in 12 days she'll be 9 weeks on the dot. They told us they'd schedule it between 8-10 weeks. She's active duty military, so I guess they need to make sure everything looks good and make changes on her waiver for her job if they need to. Basically, it's to cover their own asses and not because they want us to see that the baby is all good

Good luck to the ladies with scans tomorrow!! M2P, I'm excited to see if there's two!!

 

[sarahok]

I'm in the US but the only reason I'm getting a scan at 7 weeks is because I had to see a fertility specialist. I think the norm if you just get preggers without assistance and no risk factors and see an OB is around 12-14 weeks.

 

[Oswin]

Suzy - uk

I got my Suzy rayne prediction just now �� I posted it in paranormal section. Not sure if I'm allowed to put it in here though?

Saywha?

 

[RebeccaR19]

Pumpkin cupcakes sound delicious! I am having a craving now!

I don't know if it's just the U.S. that does scans early. My husband is military and everything is just done a certain way. There is a scan at 9-10 weeks, one at 12 weeks, and one at 20 weeks. I have a cousin who is pregnant also right now. She lives in Washington state and she won't have an ultrasound until 20 weeks. I think it depends on the type of health care you have.

I had terrible nausea and fatigue yesterday. Today, I've had almost no nausea at all. I did take a nap. So, the fatigue is still there. I think it's my body's way of telling the placenta to hurry up and take over! It's funny how when I have the nausea, I try to make it go away. Then, when I don't have it, I start worrying. Oh to be out of the first trimester!

 

[sharnw]

I'm hearing the ladies who are nauseous omg. I'm taking ginger tablets at the moment x

 

[northern_me]

Pumpkin cupcakes sound delicious! I am having a craving now!

I don't know if it's just the U.S. that does scans early. My husband is military and everything is just done a certain way. There is a scan at 9-10 weeks, one at 12 weeks, and one at 20 weeks. I have a cousin who is pregnant also right now. She lives in Washington state and she won't have an ultrasound until 20 weeks. I think it depends on the type of health care you have.

I had terrible nausea and fatigue yesterday. Today, I've had almost no nausea at all. I did take a nap. So, the fatigue is still there. I think it's my body's way of telling the placenta to hurry up and take over! It's funny how when I have the nausea, I try to make it go away. Then, when I don't have it, I start worrying. Oh to be out of the first trimester!

It's amazing the world continues to exist with how terrible first tri is! I've been wishing my time away for the placenta to take over too!

 

[Dini]

Wow, three days of stuff to catch up on!! No way I can remember who said what but I'll try lol.

Rebecca thank you for the logo!! It's so cute!!

Missnurse I think you asked about early symptoms? Mine are about the same as then but when I first realized I was pregnant I had cramps that felt like menstrual cramps but lower (still have those), sore nipples (also still have), and was dizzy off and on. The nausea kicked in about 5-6 days ago more frequently and the needing to pee VERY frequently is very consistent. I do have some food aversions and the grocery shopping has me making funny faces as well! My only craving so far has been hot head burritos (Burrito place here in the US) and I've discovered I can eat eggs now, and hated them before, must mean I need the protein! I get a little constipated here and there and I'm gassy a lot as well.

I had two days without nausea and was a bit worried but it hit me hard today!

Just came back from camping for the weekend and had a great time, got in lots of hiking and fresh air and some fun in the Jeep, I'm so glad we went. The cramping got pretty noticeable at one point but I think I was dehydrated. Anyone else still having cramps?? Mine feel a lot like menstrual cramps but a bit lower and kind of all over. I do have other twinges and pulling feelings that I'm guessing is from the stretching of everything.

The maternity clothes discussion is interesting! I am not even remotely showing (won't for a while I'm sure, I'm overweight so I'm sure it will take a while) but I have noticed that on some days when I'm more bloated than others I want to wear my pants from a few months ago before I lost weight. I just can't stand to have things tight against my belly at all!! I change into comfy shorts of pants as soon as I get home! Guess I may go shopping in a few weeks.

My first appt is Tuesday, I'm so praying for a scan but have no idea if they will do one. I hope so, as we have fertility issues, a known low progesterone and we've been TTC for nearly 4 years!! I just want to see a fast little heartbeat, and I'm so worried I won't. I need to stay away from the negative stories because that's what gets me!

 

[ssjad]

In Australia you can pretty much have as many scans as you want (as long as you have a reason) for free before 12 weeks. The 'standard' tests are the nuchal and anomaly tests done at about 12 and 20 weeks. They're ridiculously expensive, about $300ish.
This pregnancy is the first I've decided to hold off on having an early ultrasound as I have very high risk pregnancies and quite frankly I get sick of the 2-3 times a week appointments I have later in pregnancy. I figure an ultrasound won't change the outcome if something is wrong at this stage (yes, definitely burnt out!)

 

[bump2be]

I live in Canada and will be getting Ultrasounds scans at 12 and 20 weeks. Wish I could get one earlier!

Feeling shockingly awful with nausea & tiredness today...I also can't wait for the placenta to take over.

 

[Disneybaby26]

Hi Ladies, I'd love to join you! I just got my BFP on Thursday, EDD is April, 30th!!

We are super excited for this new little baby, even though some may think we've lost our minds when we share our news....bc we also have a 4 month old beautiful little girl (born 4/14/14)!!

DH and I always wanted to have our children close in age, so after my first PP AF we went for it and here we are! Our babies will be just about a year apart. I know life will be hectic, but we are ready and looking forward to it! Does anyone else have a similar situation?

I am a little nervous about this pregnancy so far. My beta at 13dpo was only 35, my beta at 11dpo with my daughter was 36. I've felt great so fay with just a little bit of mild breast tenderness...I remember my boobs feeling like I though they were going to fall off with my daughter but can't remember when that started. I also had some pretty bad MS with my first but think it's too soon for that still.

We will probably wait for our viability scan to tell family/friends but want to tell pretty soon after that. I feel like since we did this on purpose I really want to "own it" to try and ward off any negative opinions although I know there will be some!

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy 9 months!! xo

 

[Oswin]

Welcome and congratulations Disney!

 

[Dini]

Welcome and congrats Disney!! I think it's wonderful that you have them so close in age! I see nothing wrong with it at all!! They will never be lonely!

 

[Oswin]

Did anyone else only get cramps for the first week or so?? Mine stopped just before 6 weeks.

 

[Eidson23]

My wife barely had any cramping. Maybe the first week but that was it.