August '14 Sunflowers. 27 angels. 48 pink, 28 blue. 74 HERE!!

[AerisandAlex]

Evening ladies!

How is everyone today?

Kirin, I'm glad the cramping went away and you're feeling a bit reassured. These first few weeks are so uncertain. I'm sure we'll all be happen when we're safely out of the first trimester.

I'm sorry a few of you are worried about telling people. We've told our parents and they were happy - though I was interested in seeing that their reactions were quite a bit more subdued than when we revealed we were pregnant with our firstborn.

I was quite upset today, we've had some bad news recently about our son's development (we've been told there's a strong chance he's autistic) and it's shaken me quite badly. I always suspected, but having a body of experts tell you they agree with you is quite a different experience. I've been quite upset, so this morning when I saw another 2-3 weeks test I felt dismayed. Upon cracking it open it doesn't look too different to yesterday's test. I feel so annoyed at myself for wasting these tests. I just want to see a 3+, it's ridiculous. I know now the magic in clearblue's campaign with these tests, they must sell so well because we'll use as many as we can to get a 3+!

x

I'm so sorry everything's been so rough lately

I've been dealing with the same thing with our DS... I feel like he's had such a rough time since he was born and it terrifies me for this next one what the possibilities might be...

We had DS 2 months too early, he was born only 4lbs 8oz and was placed in a NICU for over a week, came home on a heart monitor..

After he was a month old he was hospitalized because his heart rate kept dropping into the 60s and we found he was aspirating his food and then through the first year of his life he wasn't hitting his developmental points where he should have and we had to include physical and speech therapists to help encourage his development...

Then, we found out after he was 2 that the reason he wasn't speaking was because he couldn't hear, (no ear infections ever either) and his adenoids were 100% blocked so all that fluid behind his ear drums turned into this thick 'ear glue' (what they called it) and the adenoids blocking everything wouldn't let it drain and we had to schedule him for a surgery in May 2011, and while we were trying to catch up his speech he developed severe asthma requiring inhalers and nebulizers and several more hospital visits...

He's now 3 going on 4 and the teachers are talking 'Autistic' too... the doctor kept trying to reassure DH that he's wasn't for the past year... I've always been scared that there was something but I was hoping that he was just mimicking his sister or it was due to his long delay in speech... but now the doctors are starting to agree there might be 'something' to the autism claim from the teachers... He can't stand any change to his routine, and screams if we don't go to the stores or restaurants, or overall places that he wants to go.... it requires a lot of re-direction to get him to calm down and even that doesn't help sometimes and he has a strong attachment to me and, unlike DD who's extremely social, he secludes himself from his headstart playmates...

He's my little buddy and a part of me is praying he'll just 'grow out' of it... but another part of me is feeling like he might never and it does really hurt to hear others, professionals, agree with you... you just want to hear them tell you that you're crazy and to point out why your assumptions are wrong.

if you ever need someone to talk to we're always here for you

 

[glbaby1]

The whole world knows for us, I even did a Facebook announcement already!! I figure if anything happens, I'd rather everyone was there to support me. And miscarriages are a fact of life, I am happy to have it in the open and discussed if it happens.... I imagine that if I have a miscarriage, and then post about it on Facebook, I BET I will get messages from a heap of friends who have silently had the same thing happen and I never knew. Not that I want that to happen of course!!! But I am not averse to sharing our news early anyway.

Though we probably would have waited until Christmas if we could have, it was just that mum and my lil sister decided to travel down to visit mere hours after I got my unexpected BFP, and I couldn't hold it in!!! Lol!

I feel EXACTLY the same way! Haven't done the FaceBook thing yet, but most of our immediate family knows. I, like you, would rather have as much support as possible throughout the entire process.

 

[glbaby1]

Our scan went very well today. Measured right on track for Aug 1 due date! We weren't able to hear the heartbeat because the tech said it was too early, but we saw it! Breath taking sight!!!!

YAH!!! Congrats!

 

[glbaby1]

Welcome and congrats to Victoria and Jazzbird!!

SBCookie - That's a beautiful clear scan! Congrats. Can't wait to have mine in a week and a half on the 23rd. I couldn't wait till 12 weeks and am going to pay for a private one so we can tell our families at Christmas.

Look what I got today! I waited all morning to go to the loo at work and went at lunch time because I've heard smu is better for these tests. I couldn't keep the stupid grin off my face all afternoon. It did feel weird to have it in my coat pocket though all day and I kept worrying that some of my pupils might find it or see it somehow. I'm convinced this another boy - this pregnancy has been basically the same as the last one and with my son I got a 3+ at 5+1 and now again I got a 3+ at 5+1.


xx

So happy for you Squirrell! I was actually planning on getting one of those dig's with the weeks, but since I haven't done one at this point, I am afraid to see what it says. Promised the DH I would stop testing and wait for my scan.

Welcome to all the new BFP ladies! And Congrats!

 

[glbaby1]

One of the reasons I'm getting scanned early is with clomid I have a 1/10 chance of twins. At my follie scan there were two 12mm follicles but I didn't ovulate until 2 weeks later so I've no idea. It would be so scary but so amazing at the same time.

My DH and I did two rounds of Clomid (September/October 2013), and the second round I had three follicles measuring 24-26mm and OB said they would all release. I was terrified that I would end up pregnant with triplets. I think we dodged a huge bullet because I did not get my BFP that month. We took November off from any assisted reproduction and conceived naturally (go figure and I really wish we had that money back!). My fear is that (even though studies show Clomid is only effective in the month you take it) there was some residual effects of ovulatory stimulation and I released more than one egg! I did get my first BFP at very early, and my symptoms are COMPLETELY different than my first three, which totally freaks me out. For those of you that want twins, fingers crossed for you. I already have three, so if I am having more than one this time, I just might have a nervous breakdown

 

[glbaby1]

Due August 14th 2014! Yaaay : )

Congrats Ms. Tjuiz!

 

[ellitigg]

Although my heart would love twins, it would be a disaster for us. DH and I both have to work full time to pay the mortgage and there's no way we could afford to have three in nursery at the same time. We would literally have to sell the house

Unfortunately I have twin aunts and twin cousins on my mums side. Eek!

 

[28329]

Twins would be amazing, especially with our ttc problems but I think tgat would be so difficult.

 

[LittleMinx]

Morning... Thought i'd pop in before the school run, I've caught up a little.. but god you girls can chat .

I have my pram already Quinny Buzz 2013 (new model) and i love it... I had loads with my DD and always loved the Quinny over any others. We only got it so early as it was a total bargain..The whole package for £250!!! I also got a crib off ebay in my area for £10 and its 2 weeks old. And a Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep brand new for £36 delivered.. I do love a bargain

 

[KirinM]

Morning ladies,

Nausea is bad! I struggled to sleep because of it last night and woke up to it and a very full bladder before my alarm I've had to eat some crackers in bed to help with the nausea.

I get my second blood test results today so keeping my fingers tightly crossed that my levels have risen okay.

To be honest I'd be petrified if it was twins, we definitely couldn't afford two in one go. There are no twins in either of our families so probably unlikely anyway.

I haven't thought about anything practical like prams. Since I'm basically a first timer again I don't have a clue about what's good and what's not. Going to need tips!

 

[28329]

Morning... Thought i'd pop in before the school run, I've caught up a little.. but god you girls can chat .

I have my pram already Quinny Buzz 2013 (new model) and i love it... I had loads with my DD and always loved the Quinny over any others. We only got it so early as it was a total bargain..The whole package for £250!!! I also got a crib off ebay in my area for £10 and its 2 weeks old. And a Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep brand new for £36 delivered.. I do love a bargain

I LOVE a good bargain. My fiancé moans when I bargain hunt. We usually live a lifestyle where we don't look at price tags, we just pick up and pay but ebay is my friend. If only he knew that I get so many bargains on there. Gosh, most women get moaned at for spending too much. I get moaned at for spending too little

You picked up some fantastic bargains. My quinny buzz was £120 and that included everything.

 

[LittleMinx]

£120 is amazing... Is that with the new style carrycot? The fact it folds is a massive bonus for me as i drive a VW Golf and the boot isn't the biggest. I love the new black wheels, looks very sleek. Cant wait to be pushing Little One in it ... I buy all the big stuff early, then after my gender scan i buy clothes. xx

 

[28329]

It has the dreamie carrycot. The appron over the top is missing tho and we got it second hand when I was pregnant with my son. But him and this baby are both summer babies so I just use mosquito net on hot days. I love how it unfolds itself. I need a new back wheel though, the tyre split and I'm gutted. It's such a dream to push. I will try to find a buggy board that fits to it, my baby boy will be 14 months old when this baby comes and I think he'll love riding on the back, buses and shops aren't made for double buggys these days!

 

[Buttons_01]

And the morning sickness has started!! . Not looking forward to waking up every morning

 

[28329]

Sorry ms has started. But is also a good thing. I've had waves of nausea but I haven't been sick yet!

 

[KirinM]

Great news. My hcg level on Tuesday was 3838 so they're doubling roughly every 46 hours. I've never ever had levels this high. I'm having a scan on Monday and also have an appointment on the same day to register the pregnancy.

The relief is immense. I feel more confident it's in the right place xx

 

[WanaBaba]

That's brilliant news kirinM

I'm finding it hard not being able to take naps, but have my lo to look after so not an option, was def easier being pregnant the first time round lol.
Still feeling sickly constantly. And very emotional!
My skin has been awful for the past week or so, I don't usually get many spots on my face but I just look awful at the minute!
Have my first midwife appointment tomorrow, can't wait

 

[28329]

That's great news kirinM. So happy for you.

 

[KirinM]

Thank you

I know I'm not completely out of the woods yet but feeling a lot calmer. Really hope I'll be able to see baby and a heartbeat next week (in the right place).

 

[28329]

I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you.