~*~ February Flowers 2014! ~ 37 Babies Have Arrived! ~*

[hibiscus07]

Anyone else taking probiotics? I've only taken them intermittently and started them today for the first time during pregnancy. I seem to have perpetual bowel problems since being preg (sorry for TMI). I looked up studies re safety and it seems OK to take them.

 

[baby1wanted]

Anyone else taking probiotics? I've only taken them intermittently and started them today for the first time during pregnancy. I seem to have perpetual bowel problems since being preg (sorry for TMI). I looked up studies re safety and it seems OK to take them.

I have been doing for a few weeks now - having ongoing issues with thrush including (sorry if TMI...) anal thrush it seems - NOT pleasant at all!
My GP was happy with me taking them, he'd I use natural remedies than prescription meds though I do admit I have been using a bit of the antifungal cream

 

[hibiscus07]

Yay for new fruits! I had to change over my ticker so I could see what fruit I am this week, a lime sounds so big haha

I can't wait for everyone's scans coming up. At my emergency scan at 9w3d they told me because I had that one I won't have a 12 week and the next one will be 20 weeks so I'll have to live vicariously if I can't convince them to add another!

I'm so surprised! I thought by default in the US (that's where you are, yes?) that all women are offered the nuchal translucency screening (along with the 2 blood tests). Did you indicate you didn't want that screening? if not, I would talk to your Dr. Good luck!

 

[hibiscus07]

Anyone else taking probiotics? I've only taken them intermittently and started them today for the first time during pregnancy. I seem to have perpetual bowel problems since being preg (sorry for TMI). I looked up studies re safety and it seems OK to take them.

I have been doing for a few weeks now - having ongoing issues with thrush including (sorry if TMI...) anal thrush it seems - NOT pleasant at all!
My GP was happy with me taking them, he'd I use natural remedies than prescription meds though I do admit I have been using a bit of the antifungal cream

Thanks for the info! Glad to know your GP approved it, too. Phew. I would NOT want that thrush problem. Sounds...uncomfortable
Have yo noticed any difference yet, or does it take more than a few weeks for the bacteria to actually colonize your body?

 

[Katiie]

Sorry for being away! my phone charger is broken so I wont be back properly till that arrives, hopefully tomorrow!!

Question of the day will continue then

I have my nuchal on the 25th July! Eeep.
If you know your Scan dates, let me know! Ill add them to the front page so we can keep an eye on everyones! Its going to get so exciting in here as we slowly move to second tri together!

 

[3xBlessed]

I had my first appointment with my regular OB today...the usual pap smear and breast exam. Given my miscarriage history, my doctor offered me a viability scan this week...scheduled it for tomorrow morning.

When I got home and peed, there was blood all over the toilet paper...and (TMI) it took several wipes for the blood to go away...I'm praying so hard that it was just from the pap smear and that there seemed to be more than just a spot b/c I am taking baby aspirin...thankfully I have that scan tomorrow morning, otherwise I think I'd go crazy!!!

 

[Katiie]

Im sure if your doctor suspected something he would have said?
Keep us updated!

Fingers crossed it just from the pap xxx

 

[Dancerforlife]

I'm so surprised! I thought by default in the US (that's where you are, yes?) that all women are offered the nuchal translucency screening (along with the 2 blood tests). Did you indicate you didn't want that screening? if not, I would talk to your Dr. Good luck!

I was surprised too! With DD I lived in a different state for the first 25 weeks and my dr there was scan crazy. But this dr office doesn't do them really unless there's an issue.

I haven't even seen the dr yet just the us tech and nurses. Have my first real appt Wed and will absolutely be asking for the screening. I have a cousin with duchenne muscular dystrophy and don't know if I'm a carrier. So last time they also did an early gender scan to determine if I should have further testing (she was a she so we didn't test further). Thanks, I hope once we discuss they'll book me in for it!

 

[HappyHome]

I too have my nuchal scan on 26th it is coming up quick. Actually next week is a big week for us. As it will be the first time we meet the maternal fetal medicine specialist and find out what to expect and the plan that will be put in place for monitoring the baby. This will be happening on the 23rd. So a lot to take in next week.

Also I think we are going to hold off from telling anyone until we know more. All they are all going to do is ask and we won't have any answers for them.

A very busy week, good luck I hope all goes well.



I've not got a midwife or a scan date yet, feel like pregnancy limbo, I am getting bigger though, which seems ludicrous at 8wks.
Nausea hits me in the evening but its not horrific.
I felt bad last night as I fell asleep with dd3 in bed before DH came home, I just feel so drained, I'm up a couple of times with dd3 through the night and up at 5:30 so I guess having an early night won't hurt.

 

[KerryGold]

My scan is 13 Aug.

xXx

 

[Itsychik]

3x- I usually bleed after having a pap smear, although it surprises me that they would do it while you're pregnant (here in NL they don't)

Aftg- good luck next week with everything!

And good luck to all the ladies who have scans coming up!

I need to call and book my 12 week scan. It will probably be in the second week of August. It seems soooooooooooooooo far away. Can't wait for 2nd tri!

I'm leaving this Thursday and flying (by myself!) to Barcelona for 5 days! Meeting up with some friends from the U.S. on Saturday. Hoping the nausea isn't too bad on the flight OR in the heat.

 

[Katiie]

I just found baby on my doppler!!
Words cannot describe how happy I am.

I'm crying.
I honestly thought I had suffered a missed misscarriage and have been panicking so much.

But now I'm so so so so happy!!!!

 

[wellsk]

Aww that's lovely Katiie
Happy 11 weeks

 

[Itsychik]

awww, yay! Reassurance is always great!

 

[HappyHome]

Great news Katie, imagine how happy you'll be at your scan now
Itsy - good luck with the travelling xx

 

[mybabydreams]

Hi ladies! I too have just this minute found my babies HB on my doppler!!! Im so excited, I cant tell you!!!

I havent had nearly as many symptoms as I did with my DD, so I was starting to suspect another MC, now I feel so reassured!! The BPM was 174, does that sound normal for 9 weeks?

xxxxx

 

[3xBlessed]

I had my scan this morning...feeling so happy right now! Looks like the bleeding was just from the Pap (I've had them around 8 weeks with every pregnancy). Baby was measuring 9 weeks 4 days (should be 9 weeks 2 days) and the heartrate was 176 (ultrasound tech. said that was wonderful Mybabydreams). Heard the heartbeat too...ahhh...so happy!

AFTG...good luck in the coming weeks!

 

[KerryGold]

Yay for happy posts!

I'll add a QOTD since Katiie can't today.

Have you bought anything for this LO yet?

I bought some size 1 nappy wraps and some washable breastpads in the Little Lambs sale. I was too scared to buy any clothes although Mothercare have a big sale on.

I did buy a couple of maternity tops though and I keep looking.at the maternity clothes in the Jojo Maman Bebe sale. I love their stuff but try not to pay full price for it!

xXx

 

[allforthegirl]

Nothing yet since I am still so up in the air with this PG. Plus if I do then it will let the cat out of the bag.

 

[Katiie]

I could have! I normally do it on the evenings.

My answer to QOTD:
We brought a new travel system on eBay (the silver cross 3D) as it was mega cheap.
1 sleep suit and a bouncer (again coz it was mega cheap, but this was brand new)