Due Sept 2017

[AshNAmber]

Just catching up on everyone's updates, glad to see all is going ok.
I'm 8 weeks tomorrow, will be going to midwives group session tomorrow as well for the first appt.
I'm a little worried as my symptoms have subsided after being so full on last week, I know they come and go so trying not to worry but it's hard after 4 mmc's. It doesn't help that I'm full of cold at the moment too.
I have bought myself a Doppler this time which should arrive at the end of the week.
Anyone else's symptoms subside around the same time?

Hey Berry my symptoms aren't as bad as they were. I'm 8wks today or tomorrow depends on the app I read Besides my back constantly hurting. I notice my boobs are not as sore as they once were but still tender and I have light waves of nausea from time to time but nothing major. I can't imagine the mmc's but everything is going to be ok. I thought about getting a doppler. I try to just keep busy with homework and with down time I go "shopping" on amazon for baby stuff. My wish list just keeps getting bigger

My BF and I are actually going take announcement pictures this Saturday so they will be ready for when we hit 12 weeks. I go do the genetics test on 3/14. May wait till then to announce it publicly because we will get to see the baby again on the US

 

[bumbleberry]

Thanks for the reassurance Amber normally I'm at work keeping busy but I feel lousy with this cold so I'm at home instead.

My baby wish list on Amazon is huge as well!
I couldn't make my mind up re the doppler but the price had dropped so I took the opportunity, just as well I did as it went straight back up the next day!

The announcement pictures sound like a lovely idea my OH has already told most of his friends... he's very excited

 

[peach81]

Good morning ladies. I'm mostly a lurker, because I usually don't have anything to update. Yesterday, I had my first visit with my OB, but since I'm still so early, he scheduled me for a scan in two weeks, when I'll be nearly 9 weeks along. No real nausea yet, although my stomach has been bubbling and gurgling a lot lately. Last Saturday, I had some brown spotting which freaked me out (I had a CP last year), so I went to my local ER to have a u/s, and it showed a very tiny but very much alive embryo with a visible and audible heartbeat. I told my OB about it, and he said that that sounds like everything is progressing nicely. He also mentioned that his team would probably induce me at 39 weeks because I'm over 35; I'm kind of iffy about that one.

I'm 7 weeks tomorrow, and even though it's still super early for me, I have high hopes with this critter. I can see this one making it to the finish line.

 

[Savasanna]

Hi Peach! Interesting about the induction. Did they say why? I turn 35 about a month before my due date, I wonder if they're going to say anything similar to me? I have my first appointment with my OB on Friday and I. can't. wait.

 

[peach81]

Hi Peach! Interesting about the induction. Did they say why?

No, but I think I will when I see him again in two weeks. To me, it doesn't make sense that that would necessitate induction. Personally, I would rather the baby bake as long as it needs to, and be born at its own speed. I don't like the idea of forcing the baby out of me because of convenience... unless there's a real problem. But I'm healthy: good bp, good weight, no health problems, etc...

 

[Savasanna]

I would tend to agree. Unless there is a medical reason.. why intervene? I've heard that inductions are more prevalent around holidays, and I'm due on Labor Day (haha). But I've also heard that induced labors tend to be more difficult and strained. Hmm.. I'll definitely ask at my appointment if they bring it up.

 

[ladybrown33]

Peach81 I was induced with my first son two years ago at 38 weeks and gave birth to a healthy 8lb baby. There were no complications because of the induction but clearly the baby was on the larger side if he stayed in there until 40 weeks I would have had to deliver a 10 lb baby which may have led to a c section. They have reasons for inducing but it is ok to ask why just to be clear on the reasoning behind it.

 

[Savasanna]

Lady - were you induced solely because of your age or was there another reason?

For the record - I'm definitely not a doctor and don't mean to say that I know more than them, I would just also be curious as to the reasoning behind the decision.

 

[wannanewbaby]

I was only 26 when i had my son and they wanted to induce me at 39 weeks but i went into labor on my own 3 days before i really have no idea why they wanted to induce besides the fact they said they were worried about how much space he had he was 8lbs

 

[ladybrown33]

I have type 2 diabetes but it wasn't affecting the baby besides the fact that the baby can become really large which he was average at 38 weeks another week or two who knows how big he would have been. I had all medical intervention. I was induced the doctor broke my water I had an epidural but I am healthy and so is my son a natural childbirth wouldn't change that

 

[gingmg]

Regarding inductions- interesting conversation, it's funny how each practitioner/clinic does things differently. I was 36 when I had my son and unless it turned out that there was a medical reason, hypertension or something, my doctor wouldn't have induced until I was 41+5. As long as the women and baby are healthy, they felt naturally occurring labor was the best way whenever possible. I would definitely want a good answer to induce based on age alone, but that's just me.

 

[MrsKChicago]

I would definitely ask for some research based reasons before agreeing to an induction. I went 41 weeks with my son and had no problems.

 

[Dani_b]

I've received my dating scan appointment today. 6th march, I will be exactly 12 weeks then going by my dates. The next few weeks can't come quick enough. That will put my mind at rest, as I've not had any sickness this time round

 

[rockstarlove9]

Had my first ob appointment on the ninth and everything went perfect except that my LO is measuring 3 days behind but my ob says that's ok... The heart beat sounded good and strong and the doc was pleased with that as well... This is so exciting

 

[Mrs.H2016]

Well had my date scan today and I am showing 4 days ahead so I am jumping to August for my due date. Good luck ladies, all the best with your babies

 

[Anotherbbypls]

Received my dating scan letter 2nd march I'll be 12+4 by dates and private scan

 

[Savasanna]

Had an ultrasound yesterday and we got to see the baby jumping and moving all around! It was one of the most amazing things I've ever seen.

No real updates, this was just a check in. We did do the MaterniT21 test so we'll find out the sex in about a week's time!

 

[LoveBubble16]

Hi ladies I am expecting a September baby too would love to get to know some of you and share our pregnancy journeys my EDD is 7th September too Serina xxx

 

[Babybump2017]

Same as me lovebubble

 

[Savasanna]

Hi LoveBubble! I'm 9/3