Babies due in JUNE!

[sadie]

Hi ladies! Glad to hear everyone is doing well! Great OB visitS, Ferne and Ellie!

Im so worried. My super had to fix my floor, just in front of my front door which had some water damage.... Anyway, its about 18" by 4 feet and it was lacquered. Now, i covered my mouth when i had to go in and out with my dog, and a fan is blowing on it, I had my front door open for 2 hours and windows are open and I am freezing, but I'm worried about birth defects because of this shit. i know its just a small section, but I am still freaking out here. And I am pissed. he knew I was pregnant, too. Dumb idiot. but I guess I am the dumb one for not realizing that hed have to lacquer a bit.

OH well. Too late now.

I have an OB appt on Nov 11. From there I guess I'll find out the deal with the CVS and whatever other tests we should do..... i will be 9 weeks by then. i am hoping that whatever test needs to be done, can be perfomed when OH is in town for thanksgiving. he doesnt speak english and is meeting my sisters and an uncle, and nieces for the first time. Should be fun!

This is the only thread I am fully following. You girls are great!

xo

 

[Ellie Bellie]

Ferne - Hooray for the great visit! I can't believe the next scan is only 3 weeks away. But I guess I shouldn't be, since mine is in 5 weeks. Wow!

lilmamatoW - Good luck with the smelly commute! It's amazing what funky smells are out there. Sometimes I wonder how I didn't pick up on them before, given how obvious (and offensive) they are now!

We told DH's parents this evening and they were thrilled. MIL said she "knew" I was pregnant because I had that "look" about me when we last got together. I'm not quite sure what that "look" is, but at least she denied that it was my looking fat. Then, over dinner, she proceeded to share stories about her deliveries and all the other situations she's heard of. DH finally told her to be quiet because these stories were not reassuring or encouraging. Do we really need to be reminded that DH had only a 5% survival rate? Sure he survived, but what about the 95% that didn't? At least we could distract her with a margarita and other family gossip....

 

[Sunshine12]

Ladies, have any of your obgyn's started to discuss when they will start doing testing for downs syndrome? I think I will do the quad screening and go from there. What are your opinions?

I get mine with my "12 week" scan which will take place between 11-13 weeks. They will do the NT scan and bloods at the same time. Amnio will take place around week 16.

Ferne, thats great news.

Lilmamato, smells are making me gag at the moment. My OH eating pesto pasta and chicken last night and I had to leave the room (strangely it used to be one of my favourite midweek dishes.)

Sadie, thats not good hun. Let us know how you get on on 11th November. x

Ellie, my grandma told my mum I was pregnant before I even knew I was. Was really strange. She said she could just "tell". People say silly things sometimes dont they! I bet she never thought for one minute that she was saying anything inappropriate or that might worry you. Doh!!

 

[sadie]

Im sorry to not send this as a pm, but.... I think this is something we all should keep in mind and it has been bothering me on and off all day.
A little sensitivty would be nice. I clearly know its not a good thing, but do not need any extra 'stressing of the matter' from others, as it doesnt make me feel any better. in fact, it makes me feel worse and brings on more worry! On the other hand, nor do I need it sugar coated by telling me unrealistic things like 'oh dont worry you'll be fine' kind of crap.
Thank you for letting me exprese myself. I just see these comments often and people need to be a little more sensitive. i know it wasn't intentionally meant to cause me more fear/ worry.

Have a good night everyone.

 

[Sunshine12]

Im sorry to not send this as a pm, but.... I think this is something we all should keep in mind and it has been bothering me on and off all day.
A little sensitivty would be nice. I clearly know its not a good thing, but do not need any extra 'stressing of the matter' from others, as it doesnt make me feel any better. in fact, it makes me feel worse and brings on more worry! On the other hand, nor do I need it sugar coated by telling me unrealistic things like 'oh dont worry you'll be fine' kind of crap.
Thank you for letting me exprese myself. I just see these comments often and people need to be a little more sensitive. i know it wasn't intentionally meant to cause me more fear/ worry.

Have a good night everyone.

Ill be honest and say Im clueless as to who has been insensitive but if it was me Id rather you said as Im oblivious!! (although assuming not as all I said was "thats not good" meaning that its not good you were stressing) Maybe Im slow on the uptake but can you elaborate as I honestly have no clue what you are talking about as I havent read anyone on this thread being insensitive.

 

[sadie]

Thanks Sunshine. Your comment definitely didnt come across the way and was upsetting Thanks for the explantation.

 

[Ellie Bellie]

Today's interesting experience: I got a phone call from our insurance company to congratulate me on the pregnancy and to sign me up for their "Healthy Pregnancy" program. Talk about proactive! I'll receive a "welcome packet" in the next couple of weeks. They also offer a nurse on-call 24-hours and other supports. Definitely an interesting idea, but I'm not sure how much use I'll actually make of it.

 

[Sunshine12]

Thanks Sunshine. Your comment definitely didnt come across the way and was upsetting Thanks for the explantation.

Wow! Im totally shocked. Cant see how else it would have come across TBH given that we are all here to support each other but perhaps I articulate things differently than you do. I will be very cautious responding to your posts in future so that you dont get upset again.

 

[maysiemoo]

hi, thought i would join you ladies waves

 

[Ferne]

hi, thought i would join you ladies waves

Welcome maysiemoo!


Do you want me to enter your due date on the first page? Let me know if you do.

 

[Sunshine12]

Hi Maisiemoo and congrats on your pregnancy!! xx

 

[Ellie Bellie]

Hi Maisiemoo!!! WELCOME!!!

 

[maysiemoo]

go for it person who asked on page before so have forgotten already 13 june

 

[StarSign]

:wave: Maysiemoo.

Well, I have another 4 days to wait for a scan pic Had to re-schedule my appointment. But! I'm happy to say all sensations are still quite strong and very regular (extra "air", bubble feelings, mild nausea).

 

[Sunshine12]

:wave: Maysiemoo.

Well, I have another 4 days to wait for a scan pic Had to re-schedule my appointment. But! I'm happy to say all sensations are still quite strong and very regular (extra "air", bubble feelings, mild nausea).

Its a shame you've had to postpone as can only imagine how excited you must be but at least you have something to look forward to next week. Will that be your first scan? xx


Anyone else suffering from fairly bad morning sickness? Mine starts in the morning and lasts till about lunchtime then starts again at around 5/6pm and lasts all night. Ive been vomiting regularly this week as well. Cant wait till it goes away!

 

[StarSign]

Yes, it will be my first one (technically). The cycle of my BFP, I had my first visit at an RE so a vaginal probe verified that my uterine lining was great, but at the time- I didn't know for sure I was "knocked up". I'm def feeling very lucky that my nausea is mild (for now!).

Sunshine, did you start taking Pregnacare or no? Do you eat small snacks throughout the day?

 

[Sunshine12]

Yes, it will be my first one (technically). The cycle of my BFP, I had my first visit at an RE so a vaginal probe verified that my uterine lining was great, but at the time- I didn't know for sure I was "knocked up". I'm def feeling very lucky that my nausea is mild (for now!).

Sunshine, did you start taking Pregnacare or no? Do you eat small snacks throughout the day?

Hi, no I didnt take it. I moved house so registered with a different surgery and the doctor there also told me I mustnt take anything but folic acid (midwife told me the same thing a couple of days ago.) They said its best I dont so that my body works on its own and generates what it needs. I found it very odd TBH but as all 3 have said it Im just taking the folic on its own.

Im eating when I can and TBH during the times when I dont have it Im pigging out (mainly on chocolate ). My cravings havent gone at all despite feeling rank so instead of having the same thing as my OH for dinner Ive just been eating what Im craving and think will stay down. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesnt! I cant bring myself to eat much fruit and water makes me vomit so Im trying to have fruit juice to keep me hydrated and give me some vits.

Look forward to seeing your scan pics if you get some!!

 

[sadie]

woohoo for mild nausea! I have it from time to time, but it's very gentle and very rare....

Enjoy your scan on tuesday! come back with a photo!


Maysie!

 

[Ellie Bellie]

This pregnancy is starting to feel more real to me - it's both exciting and scary! I told my boss yesterday. I know it's early, but we're in a VERY small office. A few of my friends in the office already know and I was concerned that he might overhear something. It was important to me that he hear it directly from me. I'll probably tell the rest of the office at the Friday staff meeting in the next week or two, definitely before Thanksgiving.

Then, this morning, I got the sweetest e-mail from my BIL's wife telling me how excited they are and they couldn't wait until we met tomorrow to let us know how excited they were. Yup, FIL spilled the beans to them. I just laughed because I could have sworn it would have been my MIL telling everyone! But here's my FIL telling his brother just 5 minutes after we told him and who knows who else he's told. I think it's great because he's not a very expressive guy and this just shows how excited he is about the news.

I'm really looking forward to tomorrow when we're taking DH's grandfather out for brunch and get to tell him. I wonder what his reaction will be to being a great-grandfather!

 

[Ferne]

Hi EB,
Sounds like you and your husband are having a great time telling everybody about the new addition to the family. It's got to be so exciting since it's the first baby on at least one side of the family. That's a big deal.

My daughter was the 1st baby on my husband's side (even amongst all his cousing). It was my husband's grandmother's 1st GREAT GRANDCHILD. And she was spoiled for it.

My nausea is gone. Well for now at least. Hasn't bothered me since Tuesday. But I've been taking an 1.5 hour nap every day after I drop my daughter off at preschool this whole week. The fatigue has really kicked in.

Hope the rest of you are feeling great!