Cyber Cycle Sisters !! xx

[kanga]

i hope so, i want some ms!

 

[the_key2005]

arrghhh!! Rachel congratulations! You saying you want ms made me giggle teehee!

Goodluck to everyone that has a scan coming up soon. I have a review tomorrow and hoping they take off this bedrest so I can get back to work. Am loosing my mind and day time tv is driving me nuts.

 

[QueenieMurphy]

Hope review goes well Dee - will you get a scan? I'm sure the bedrest will have done the trick.

I know what you mean I was climbing the walls. I'm hoping after my scan on friday I get the go ahead to start exercising again. I feel like a lump of lard at the moment.

 

[kanga]

Just done a cheapie BOots test and another bfp!!

Just also realised that my other baby would haev been due about now, so its quite nice to have my bfp this week. Here's hoping it turns out ok this time x

 

[mrsG5]

Brilliant news Kanga, what a lovely surprise and a very good lesson for all of us to go with the flow.

Its funny how everyone has appts or scans on Thursday. I'm seeing the midwife too for my 16 week appt. I have no idea what they plan to do then.

Hope you get off bed rest too Dee, being off work sounds lovely but only if you can do what you want.

Queenie, I feel like a lump of lard too. Im going to do the pregnancy aerobics classes soon because the yoga just isnt doing anything. I#ve already gained about 4kg and think Im going to be the size of a house and at 4 foot 11 I have nowhere to hide it.

xx

 

[kanga]

wow, 16wks already MrsG. Thursday is going to be an exciting day all round x

 

[cutelou101]

Congratulations Rachel!! Thats great news xx really hope you have a nice smooth 8 months! xx

Hope everyones scans and appointments all go well this week! Dee/Lucy hope your scans/reviews go well so you can start moving around more

Wow MrsG 16 weeks already!!

My GP appointment is tomorrow, get blood results back, depending on what they say we may take a break from TTC until i get my refferal appointment at the gyne. I'm in two minds about it really, may just not TTC as such, but just bd when we want, and what happens happens!

 

[QueenieMurphy]

Hope you get some answers tomorrow Lou, its frustrating how long everything takes. Just BD'ing when you feel like it sounds like a plan - sounds like it worked for Kanga too. It is nice to have the pressure off too. Is it nearly your summer hols?? So jealous of your long break. Maybe I should retrain as a teacher.

Mrs G - I'm only 5 foot so the extra weight looks awful, my waist has really thickened up, I usually have quite a small waist and wear alot of tightish clothes even though I'm not the thinnest thats what suits me, now none of my clothes fit and i'm wearing these big loose cotton shirts I sell in my shop and normally wouldn't be seen in!!! I think they make me look even bigger but I don't care as at least I'm comfy!!!Don't want to but any maternity yet - though if all well at scan on friday I might.

I have bought maternity bras though. My bras were agony but thats all sorted.

So I've been having a bad week really - now that my hematoma was clearing up I started doing research on this 'subseptate' uterus. I read some shocking statistics - 50-90% chance of miscarriage up to end second tri and then the same statistic for going into early labour from 28 weeks. Terrifying. An early m/c bad enough but the thought of a late one was terrifying me. I had a really bad day last wed just crying all day and every day I feel like a timebomb waiting for m/c to happen. Anyway I was reading all I could about this blooming thing and I read that the best way of diagnosing is an HSG - now I've had one of these two years ago when I was having fertility tests - the one where they pump dye in to check tubes and I've since read to check for uterine abnormalities. Well I requested my notes from that as at the time they just said it was normal(my uterus) - I finally got them today and on there my uterus is classed as 'slightly arcuate' - still a higher risk than normal of second tri m/c but not as bad as subseptate. Do you think the HSG people are more likely to have got it right than the internal scan person?

I'm still terrified, its still a problem, but the fact that the fertility doc didn't tell me about it and classed my uterus as normal has given me some hope.

Sorry ladies, this has turned into a really long ramble. But I can't really talk to OH as he thinks I need to be positive but when you see statistics like that in black and white its really scary.

Terrified for my scan on friday - I keep thinking reason I was in such a depression last wed was because I could sense something had happened to baby. I hope she's still ok in there.

Thanks for listening ladies xx

 

[hb1]

OMG OMG OMG OMG Rachel !!!!!!!!!!!!!- sooooooooooooo happy for you officially a cyber bump

Lucy - there's a good chance that you haven't got a severely septate uterus and if the baby is in the bigger side good chance that all will be well good luck for Friday - if my scan goes well I will def be buying some maternity clothes - we can compare notes

Good luck for Thursday too MrsG - how exciting to be at 16 weeks!! the heady heights!

Dee - good luck for your review - fxd you'll be hopping and skipping around by the weekend

Lou - good luck at the drs - it'll be good to be able to decide what's next based on actual facts

I'm scared for Thursday - think I've got scanophobia!

hx

 

[hb1]

Hey Lolly - that isn't considered high risk - at your 20 week scan did all the bones look normal?

V excited and scared about Thursday - no reason just terrified will go in and it'll be bad news - I think it's natural tho!!

Em - beatiful beany pic!!

hx

My 20 week is on Thursday with yours! They did all the measurements and stuff at the private scan but I'm not sure it's as thorough as the NHS anomaly scan.

I hope you're ready to hold in your desperate wee on Thursday - I was in agony and just wanted to run to the loo!

baby brain is kicking in!!!! they can see a lot in this scan am sure it'll be fine

hx

 

[mrsG5]

Hi Queenie,

I think the HSG would be more accurate and you're probably just worried about the upcoming scan. I'm the same thinking something is wrong the last few days but i know deep down its just because I know Im going for an appt this week.

The stats sound terrible and I think we almost expect the worse because of what happened in the past. Its only a few days until friday and then Im sure you'll feel better about everything. I think its natural to worry to dont stress about that so having a ramble. Better out than in!

I borrowed a doppler from a friend and have used it twice. Once before my 11 week scan and once last week. I found the heartbeat easily and it automatically chilled me out. Why dont you think about getting one for times like this. Hope you're able to relax xx

 

[cutelou101]

Lucy, sorry you have been feeling low. i would imagine the HSG people would be the more accurate if they were fertility experts, its natural for you to be feeling worried, don't worry about rambling thats what we are here for fingers crossed you will feel better after friday when you have seen your little bean again xx

Next Friday we break up, can't wait! The holidays are really nice, but you are normally shattered by them. Usually working every night planning my next days teaching or writing reports etc, its only this half term which is more relaxed as some students have left after exams. Miss being able to go on hols when its cheap, but not sure i could go back to 4 weeks of holiday a year!

H good luck for Thursday, be thinking of you! xx

MrsG hope your appointment goes well xx

 

[goddess25]

Rachel Congratulations I am so so happy for you, Have a wonderful H&H 8 months. I am so pleased for you again....

Lou - I think its nice to take a break sometimes and just chill out a bit more till your referral and you never know like Kanga it may just happen for you. Do you know when your referral will be yet?

QM - I think the HSG people will be more accurate with the scan result. I know that its hard but you are doing well and you have brought your baby this far so you have done great.

I had my scan today... it went fine. There was a little baby, but I am a bit worried as she measured me at 6+1 so I am a week less than I thought I would be. She had some trouble viewing the baby and doing the measurements so not sure if I should take this as definite. Last Monday I got 3+ on the digi I would not have got that over a week ago if I was only 5 weeks at the time would I? Anyway the most important thing is that there is a baby there with its little heart beating. I will be re scanned soon I guess for the NT so they might change the dates then.

 

[QueenieMurphy]

Goddess - they put me 5 days behind at my first scan and I was worried but by next scan it had caught up and was exactly what I thought so don't worry - I've read it happening to lots of people in first tri too - think baby is just so small at that stage its difficult to get an accurate measurement.

 

[QueenieMurphy]

Thanks everyone, I think you're right the HSG would be more accurate - makes a huge difference in statistics. I've read too that a lot of people m/c with this because of cervical incompetance which could have easily been fixed by a stitch. Got to try and push to have my cervix measured every two weeks and then a stitch if necessary. If they won't do it on NHS I've found a private doc who specialises in it. Oh Lord. I'm just exhausted with worry I tell you.

Mum is shocked I'm usually the most laid backed, nothing riles me/worries me person ' just like your father' but the last 8 weeks I've turned into the worry monster. Got to calm down.

xx

 

[Lolly W]

Lucy - I was exactly the same in the worry department up until I started pregnancy yoga a few weeks ago. I've never done yoga bef ore and didn't know what to expect but I found it the most relaxing thing ever! We do loads of breathing and relaxation exercises and lots of 'connecting with baby' and 'nurturing' stuff which seemed a bit far out to start with but has really helped me chill out about the whole experience - would thoroughly recommend it.

By the way, I completely agree with the others that the HSG results should be more accurate than the scan. After all, don't they usually send you for an HSG to check things if you have abnormal scan results?

HB - Our scans tomorrow aaaargh!

Love to you all

 

[QueenieMurphy]

Good Luck Lolly and HB with your scans tomorrow!!! What time are they? Am looking forward to the pics xxxx

 

[cutelou101]

Hi Ladies, back from the doctors. I have been reffered to the gyne at my local hospital. Its not only my progestrone that is far too low but also my serum folicle stimulating hormone and my LH is not existant. She thinks it suggests i'm not ovulating at all!!! So may need drug to re-stimulate my folicles again, but have to wait for advice from the gyne. Good news is that my cholestrol is excellent so she said i could continue to eat choc and biscuits!!

Lucy i think lauren's idea is great about yoga. esp if you get all clear to exercise again on Friday. I did yoga from 8 weeks, and it was a great way to relax and feel calmer.

good luck with the scans tomorrow ladies xxx be thinking of you xx

 

[Lolly W]

Good Luck Lolly and HB with your scans tomorrow!!! What time are they? Am looking forward to the pics xxxx

I'm 10am so not too much waiting around in the morning - luckily they've said I don't need to drink before this scan. I nearly wet my knickers during my 12 week! Apparently it's all baby by 20 weeks - they obviously haven't seen my mini bump!

 

[QueenieMurphy]

Lou you're getting some answers, that is fab. And good that its something they can do something about too. Hope it doesn't take too long to get appointment with gynae.

I wonder if there's any natural things that could stimulate ov you could try in the meantime. I might have a google later. Acupuncture could be good. Worked for me I think in getting the bfp.

Thanks Ladies - have looked up pregnancy yoga and there's several near me, not surprised everyone in this area has babies or is pregnant. It doesn't say how many weeks you should be to start - Lolly when did you start? I 'll email them and get some info.

I think if I can start swimming again this weekend that will halp me relax too, prob all this taking it easy stressing me out too.


Lolly - at my last scan they kept me waiting 45 mins. I was in agony. Needing the loo is the worst feeling. I'm going to leave my water drinking till the absolute last minute this time.