April Showers 2015. 5 pink and 2 blue rainbows so far!

[mowat]

My symptoms seem to be back a bit which makes me happy---I'm sure you all know what I mean! Headache too, but I think I'm getting a cold.

I gave birth to my DS on his due date. Really hoping these ones are a little early.

Yeah for maternity jeans! I tried leaving my belt off today and wearing a belly band, but I just don't seem to be big in the right place. Feel enormous, but I feel like it is quite high. Just wearing bigger dress shirts for now.

 

[mowat]

Finally got a call from my doctor. She said "I heard you were in the emergency on the weekend". Um, weekend? It was last Tuesday. Anyway, my family doctor's office never forwarded anything to them, so I think that is part of the problem. She seemed happy with the ultrasound. She also said she had talked to the high risk doctor I had asked about seeing in Vancouver and they are trying to fit me in when I'm down for my u/s. So that's good news!

 

[Munchkin30]

Brilliant news mowat. Sometimes you really have to kick up a fuss but often it's just terrible communication.

I tried the 4head stick and I don't think it did much! I'll try it again though.

Well today is the day. I'm terrified. I just want to go to sleep and wake up when it's all over!! I keep thinking what of it's only got half a head or something?? And even if today is fine we've still got tomorrow to face. I'll be a nervous wreck by Thursday!!

 

[Button#]

Good luck Munchkin.

Mowat - glad you're getting somewhere.

I'm stuck inside waiting for a parcel today and LO is way too bouncy!

 

[Ummi2boyz]

Good luck Munchkin. I'm sure you'll be ok.

Button: not easy with little ones. Hope your parcel arrives sooner rather than later so you can go out a little bit.

Mowat: hopefully it will all go much more smoothly for you from now on.

 

[Button#]

My Doppler is due today. I wonder how long I'll be able to hold out before trying it!

 

[Munchkin30]

About an hour probably remember though you're very very early. I didn't find a heartbeat that early and believe me I tried!! So please don't freak out or google. What make is it?

 

[Button#]

It's a sonoline B. With DS I found the hb at 10 weeks so not expecting anything much before then but I'm rubbish at waiting. If it arrives after LOs nap I'll have to wait until he's in bed tonight anyway. I don't fancy him helping!

 

[Button#]

Munchkin - you had a higher opinion of me than I deserved, I lasted half an hour! That was only because I was getting LO down for a nap. No HB yet so I'll leave it until Friday now.

 

[Munchkin30]

Well there it is!!

 

[Button#]

Lovely scan pic Munchkin. Good luck for tomorrows.

 

[PrayingPixie]

Awww yay Munchkin! I knew it would go well! You must be so happy! I'm sure tomorrow will go well, too! Especially if baby's hb seemed good and strong today!

Mowat, I'm glad everything sounds like it's going well for you now. Hopefully the specialist can get you in, while you're there! I bet it will be great to see those babies at the scan!

Button, awww sorry you've been so sick with ms. At least it's a good sign! I hope you can find the hb soon!

Aknqtpie, it's never to late for ms to start! I've learned that hehe. I've been quite queasy and gaggy the past couple of days but never actually get sick.

Ummi, how are things with you?


AFM, no headaches here (but thankfully that's never been a big symptom with me). I've had the off and on sore boobs, random daily queasiness/gagging, fatigue, moodiness, bizarre dreams, cravings/aversions, and such. Even though my symptoms continue to be present every day I still find myself a little paranoid and worried at moments. I wish I could find my doppler but lack the energy to go searching through everything to find it. Getting DH to try to find it isn't a great idea either. Trust me on that, he'd make far more of a mess trying to do so than I can deal with. I also seem to be coming down with another cold or having allergies hitting me today. Ugh! I just hope my gummy bear is doing well and wish I could have reassurance between now and next appt/scan 1.5 weeks from now. They did say to call them if I needed the reassurance and that they'd get me in but I'm trying to be good and hold on as my next appt date will have me reaching 11 weeks. I guess I'm gonna try to hold out.

 

[Button#]

Have any of you ladies booked an appointment for your flu jab yet? I keep forgetting to call.

 

[StillPraying]

Hello ladies.
Munchkin lovely pic! Fx for today!
Mowat so glad you will get to see a specialist!

AFM I'm on 24 hour post today and this building has no AC (it's been in the 90s here!) Gonna be a long day/night. 19 more hours :/

 

[Munchkin30]

Button mines booked for october. They kept texting me saying now I'm over 65 I need to have the jab. Thanks!!

StillPraying what is it you do?

 

[Button#]

Lol munchkin, that's NHS tact for you!

 

[nessaw]

Great scan munchkin. Fx for tom.x

 

[Ummi2boyz]

Yay! Great scan pic munchkin! I'll be stalking for tomo! Try and relax until then.
The nhs probably got a special jab for us in advanced maternal age ! Lol!

StillPraying: 24hr! Hope you'll get through this. Lots of hugs your way. Is there a way of cutting down your hours?

prayingpixie: I'm good thx. Just like you trying to cope with weird symptoms. All I have in mind is food food food and more food! Whether it's the one I am craving or what I can't look at! I have never been so food obsessed in my whole life. And God knows. I love my food. Even in my other healthy pregnancies it was not like that. Apart from that and tiredness my other symptoms are fading away.

I am planning on going for a reassurance scan next week. And tomorrow I have a blood test to take to test my platelets due to the treatment I'm having.

I'm trying not to think to much so I don't worry excessively. A bit hard sometimes.
Also I'm not planning on taking the flu jab.

Sorry if I missed anyone. Hope you're all ok. xx

 

[Ummi2boyz]

Oopsie! Double post!

 

[mowat]

Beautiful scan photo Munchkin! Best of luck tomorrow.

Hmmm, again with the doctor's office today...so "Patricia" called my phone when I was getting my hair cut. She said they should get me in based on my phone call. What? Called her back and left a message. Then I decided to just go to the clinic in person and talk to someone. Good idea! Anyway, turns out Patricia seems to be filling in, and is a bit of a mess. No idea why she called me. I explained I hadn't called them since last week. Hmmm. Anyway, booked an appointment for two weeks when I'll be 12 weeks. Got in with a different doctor which might be nice. Still no news on the referral---hope to hear by the end of the week.

Don't know if I've mentioned I work at a hospital. Just need to comment on the stupid baby names! Oh my goodness, did you think how that will sound in 20 years? If it sounds like a stripper name, don't pick it! Okay, rant over!