August Mummies 2011 - 28 baby boys, 14 baby girls, and 4 beautiful angels so far xxx

[Hopes314]

Aw I can't wait to find out the sex of our baby.. in august! lol we decided we definitely want to wait it out and have the surprise. We have no children so we figure whether its a boy or a girl, we need to buy it all anyway and we will just pick neutral colors. I think if we already had a boy or girl we would want to know this one so we would know if we had to go out and buy different clothes or something. Hm. Anyway, cant wait to find out what you all are having!! Wish i was 13-14 weeks like most of you, time is DRAGGING! Also, I've been itchy all over and scratching makes hives/rash.. i feel like i am allergic to being pregnant! benadryl and ice makes it all go away. have my next appt tuesday so im going to hold off til then and tlk to dr. has anyone had something like this?? very uncomfortable.

 

[tjw]

Hopes, please don't take this as a diagnosis, but it may be Obstetric Cholestasis, which can be very serious if untreated. Here's a site about the condition that may be of use for you: https://www.itchymoms.com/overview.html also, try posting in the Gestational Complications section here on bnb, there may be others who have had similar experience and can offer advise and comfort xx Hope it gets better for you soon xx

EDIT: Also found this infor regarding when it can start:

"The mother will normally complain of generalised pruritus (itching) from around 28 weeks (although we have had presentations as early as 6 weeks pregnant) and she will generally report that it is more noticeable on extremities (particularly hands and feet) and is worse at night."

 

[Hopes314]

tjw- ive heard of OC and i've definitely been looking out for those types of symptoms. fortunately mine more resembles an allergic reaction (hives). i used to get these kind of reactions years ago because i have soo many allergies. i thought i grew out of it though, its been a long time since ive had any of this. i look forward to talking to the doctor though tuesday, i wouldnt be surprised if she drew blood to check for OC just to be on the safe side.

 

[tjw]

Okay hon, please keep us posted on how it goes xx

 

[AuntBug]

so this scan i have on tues, apparently they even do the 3/d 4/d for it! my friend goes to the same dr for her ultrasounds and says they are AMAZING scans and they even told her the sex of her baby at 14 weeks, ill be almost 14 weeks! i am so excited! course, i wont buy anything even if they think they can tell bc its still so early , i know! but i cant help but be excited i may have a "clue" as to the gender! but my luck its legs will be crossed!!

Good luck on your scan, that would be fantastic if you could find out the sex this early

 

[abs07]

Good luck on all the upcoming scans/appointments!!

 

[xsarahbellax]

Eeeeeeek.. first scan tomorrow!!!! Hope everything's ok!

My mum said to me yesterday that I seem to be having the longest pregnancy ever, she's dying to tell people! I'm like, tell me about it!!

I have to work in the morning, but come 1pm I'll be straight out the door & off to the hospital (via home to pick up hubby!)

 

[Kylarsmom]

Girls Im so upset!! My scan is supposed to be tomorrow and we are supposed to be getting a huge blizzard tonight! i dont want to cancel it in case the weather isnt as bad as they say it is , but then again if its that bad i wont be able to go probably!! I think I will call them when they open and see what they suggest. Im soooooooo bummed!!!

 

[Mark&Annie]

Oh no! Just wait and see, but don't go doing any risky snow driving!! Unless you can find someone with a plough

 

[sunshinegirl]

Ah Kylarsmom I will keep my fingers crossed for you.

I had another scan today no 4 Im now 14 weeks. Baby is exact size. Pic not that good today because baby gave me the back cheeky devil.
Because of my Epileptic medication they still want to see me in another 3 weeks Yeah.

We told my DH parents in Serbia today they were over the moon. We have never told them we were trying or about previous pregnancy as they live so far away we didnt want to worry them.

To top a good day off I find out I have UTI (water Infection) only mild. I went docs last weds dip test was neg but sample when sent off had a small growth. Great so now on antibiotics for 1 week Cefalexin I think prescription downstairs...lol

 

[abs07]

Oh geez, kylarsmom - where are you?!? Let me guess - out west!?!? I'm in Ohio and all we've been getting are warnings that we're gonna get slammed from the storms they're having out west . Whatever you decide to do... be careful!!!

You know, August babies will be so nice because we'll be off for the nice weather but I'm beginning to think that maybe a January baby would have been nice so I wouldn't have to go outside in this mess!!

 

[Kylarsmom]

Abs, no im in central america, Oklahoma! Its supposed to hit us really hard, but the weather people have said that about 4 times this winter and it has yet to happen!! so im hoping they are wrong again, but my luck, they will be right when i have an important scan!!

 

[TTCNumbertwo]

Sorry Kylarsmom, its heading my way when its done with you, I'm on the east coast. I have a scan next week and I would be upset if I had to miss it. The way this winter is going, there's been a storm every week!

 

[AuntBug]

I hope it misses you Kylarsmom and you get to go to the scan. Can't wait to hear how it goes.

Abs, I just moved south from NE Ohio, where are you? The weather in NC is soooooo much better

 

[abs07]

Just whatever you girls do, just be careful!!!

AuntBug - I'm so jealous!!! I'm in NE Ohio too! I live just south of Youngstown (I graduated from YSU).

 

[TTCNumbertwo]

Kylarsmom, I'm watching Oklahoma on the Today show right now, I hope you're safe!

 

[Kylarsmom]

The blizzard is here and it's crazy!! The place for the ultrasound isn't even open today =( IM SO BUMMED, but I know at least I'm home and my babies are safe!! But I was sooooooooo looking forward to seeing peanut today =( They said since it was out of our control that they would be good about rescheduling it for pretty soon. But this blizzard is supposed to last the rest of the week so I wont be able to go til at least next week. My son's bday is Thursday, he will be 2! i CAN'T BELIEVE IT! His bday party is saturday, lots of exciting things going on for us!! Hope you guys miss the blizzard and are doing well!!

 

[xsarahbellax]

Kylarsmom - I'm so sorry you haven't been able to have your scan today. Fingers crossed they can reschedule it really soon. Xx

Well, I DID have my scan today... little bean was jumping around doing aerobics & all sorts!! I shed a little tear when I saw it move, just such a relief to know it's ok. They did the nuchal measurement, but I have to wait for the results to come in the post, boo.

Now, I know it was a nuchal scan, but I thought it was a "nuchal dating scan" ie, they'd give me an accurate due date based on the measurement..?

It was a trainee sonographer & she asked the date of my LMP, typed it in, and hey presto, it came up that I'm 12+4, due 12th August. I told her that I don't have a 28 day cycle, so I'm 12 weeks exactly & due 16th August, but she either ignored me or just wasn't listening. She said baby is measuring 55mm, but didn't clarify if this tally's with my due date..?? I found her pretty useless to be honest. The doc & midwife have me down as 16th August, so I'm just gonna stick with that!

Gonna tell work tomorrow!!

Xx

 

[Mark&Annie]

That is odd! They get the due date/fetus age from the crown to rump length whiv=ch is the same for all babies until they're about 12 weeks. You should have been given an accurate EDD!! Glad all is well in there, got your pic??

 

[xsarahbellax]

Well, crown to rump is 55mm... but she didn't give me a due date based on that!!

Yes, I got 2 photos, but I can't get my scanner to work, going to have to uninstall & reinstall the drivers I think, grrrr!