FEBRUARY HEARTS Due in February 2015 , open group all welcome!

[christina1612]

Feronia that's exactly what they said to me that it peaks at this point so wouldn't have been rising quickly anyway. Unfortunately i didn't have the option of a scan at first as nhs don't like to do them unless you have a history of problems or have pain/bleeding. I think my doctor needs to retrain on hcg levels! I was absolutely terrified thanks to him

 

[EMYJC]

Lynnikins congrats on your job!
Raspberry K your scan pics are fantastic.
Laura I am glad you're feeling better in yourself.
Happy belated bday megamegan
Welcome to all the new ones. Glad all scans have gone well.
I have baby bloat. Also, can any one else feel hardness now on their pubic bone? Think my womb is popping up already! Also my belly button looks like it's herniating already! It's gone really strange. 4 lb weight gain for me so far. Totally craving all things sweet as well. X

 

[Feronia]

Christina, I agree your doctor should refrain on the HCG tests! Why worry people over nothing? I hope you aren't worrying now!

 

[lynnikins]

totally hard tummy under the baby fat belly left from ds4, will take a "bump" pic on Friday when I get to 9wks

 

[RaspberryK]

Hi ladies, had a bit of a nightmare today. I had two blood tests done last week to check hormones levels were all ok as reassurance. Doc phoned me this morning and said he's not happy with the fact that its rising slowly so referred me to the early pregnancy unit for a scan. Was absolutely dreading it thinking things had all gone wrong. Thankfully we have a happy and healthy bean with a clear strong heartbeat! My due date has temporarily been changed to 27/2/15 but will be confirmed at 12 week scan. Also had my first midwife appt today so it finally feels real and so happy to see a healthy bean!

So glad you had good news, shall I leave your date as it is for now or change it? Xx

 

[RaspberryK]

Yes I have a hard belly under my chub, lol.
When I had my scan she was scanning right up to my bellybutton and when I use my doppler I usually get the heartbeat 2 inches below my belly button, it is never as lowas my pubic bone.
Xx

 

[NickieMcG]

Wow it's been busy on here! Only been off for about a week as I've just been so tired lol.

Welcome to all the newbies and congrats on all the good news everyone :-D

Im almost 9 weeks now well I will be on friday and so overjoyed that beanie is still staying put in it's new home! I am getting slightly worried though coz the past few days I have been getting strange abdominal pain above my belly button and some cramping. Im hoping it's just hormones and stupid bowel changes...as I am on fibergel to help with my toilet ss one minute im blocked then the next it's totally the opposite! !, has anyone else experienced this?

I am also very bloated but I think this is the reason for this lol
I have had no morning sickness but have been getting headaches at 09.30-13.00 and then from 20.00-22.00 every day for past week lol its very strange.

I have my first midwife appt a week tomorrow and am so nervous...what can they tell you at this appt? Do they scan or check for hb???

 

[2nd time]

If your inbthe uk 1st app is normally bloodbtests and history taking you will get refered for av12 week scan if you chooee the nt test

 

[RaspberryK]

Wow it's been busy on here! Only been off for about a week as I've just been so tired lol.

Welcome to all the newbies and congrats on all the good news everyone :-D

Im almost 9 weeks now well I will be on friday and so overjoyed that beanie is still staying put in it's new home! I am getting slightly worried though coz the past few days I have been getting strange abdominal pain above my belly button and some cramping. Im hoping it's just hormones and stupid bowel changes...as I am on fibergel to help with my toilet ss one minute im blocked then the next it's totally the opposite! !, has anyone else experienced this?

I am also very bloated but I think this is the reason for this lol
I have had no morning sickness but have been getting headaches at 09.30-13.00 and then from 20.00-22.00 every day for past week lol its very strange.

I have my first midwife appt a week tomorrow and am so nervous...what can they tell you at this appt? Do they scan or check for hb???

Absolutely I have awful bowels at the moment! And all sorts of pains.

It's a lot of paperwork and questions about yours and family medical history.
They will refer you for your scan which should be scheduled for before 14 weeks.
They will either take your blood or give you request forms for blood to be taken at the blood clinic.
They might weigh you or ask for your weight and height.
Then you'll get given your notes and bounty pack and your next appointment booked which won't be til 16 weeks.
They won't listen for the hb in the uk til 16 weeks.
Xx

 

[NickieMcG]

Thanks for that, I already have my 12 weeks scan booked for 12th aug which seems so far away. Iwas really hoping that they would listen for a hb! Oh well suppose I will just have to be patient lol
My ovaries are still swollen from the treatment too, was hoping they would be back to normal by now

 

[RaspberryK]

I know how far away the scan seems! Xx

 

[SurpriseBub]

I have found myself doing a little day dreaming/window shopping online just now... And am completely bamboozled! Are there any bodies that rate safety of cribs/strollers/car seats that I can refer to? I have been looking, but am coming up empty handed...

I am in the US, but guessing that in this day and age, all the big brands are likely all over the world!

We won't buy anything for a while yet... My hope is to pick everything out and then swoop in on Black Friday or during the post-Christmas sales. Well planned on that front, ladies- how economically sound to be due in Feb!

 

[Captain]

Captian I know exactly how you feel I suffer from panic and at the moment its realy bad my dr gave me diasapam which is apparently ok for pregnant women if you dont take it regularly using too much later on can have effects . Saying thatni have managed to onlynhave 2mg in 10 weeks so I seem to be deaoing with things , your not alone

Thanks for the reply, the doctor said we could look into other options for my anxiety and I had no idea that would be one of them so I will mention it to him!

 

[imphope]

Today's appointment with my new ob was great! He is so nice! He said everything is perfect and HB was 150. It measures a few days ahead at 11w5d. Guess since we are both tall we may have a tall baby! It was so wonderful and calming. See pic below.

 

[SurpriseBub]

Today's appointment with my new ob was great! He is so nice! He said everything is perfect and HB was 150. It measures a few days ahead at 11w5d. Guess since we are both tall we may have a tall baby! It was so wonderful and calming. See pic below.

Beautiful! And you are getting so close to second trimester!!

 

[ttc126]

Today's appointment with my new ob was great! He is so nice! He said everything is perfect and HB was 150. It measures a few days ahead at 11w5d. Guess since we are both tall we may have a tall baby! It was so wonderful and calming. See pic below.

Congrats hon!!!! Will they change your dd? With my son he measured on track with dates at 8w u/s but measured 5 days ahead at 13 weeks. Then at 20 weeks he measured 2 weeks ahead! At 32 weeks he measured a full month ahead! I had him at 36 weeks due to severe preeclampsia but he was still 6 lbs 5oz at that time! Bet he would've been a big baby at 40 weeks!

 

[MellyH]

Hooraaaaaaay imphope! And what a great scan picture.

SurpriseBub, I think Consumer Reports does that, but you have to pay to see the reports.

 

[savvysaver]

Congrats imphope! Beautiful scan!

 

[MellyH]

I feel grooooooooooss. Woe is me.

 

[SurpriseBub]

Hooraaaaaaay imphope! And what a great scan picture.

SurpriseBub, I think Consumer Reports does that, but you have to pay to see the reports.

Good tip- i would happily pay for that!

I hope your sickness passes. Inching closer to second trimester day by day!