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

[SurpriseBub]

Congrats on your little boy, megan! How lovely!! I love the name Lucas, too! shame about the cake not quite being right- but i am sure everyone was just as excited for you!

Glad (yet sorry for you all too!) That a lot of you have had similar cramps. I have had cramps on and off all the way through- I think yesterday it was the groin part that freaked me out! It seems to have passed, and I think I am slowly doing a better job of not instantly freaking completely the hell out. I am trying to listen to the doc's advice- ie. If cramps/discharge are mild, then don't worry. Do worry if I am in intense pain and/or if there is blood. Patience is not one of my strong points, and I can't bear the idea of anything happening to my little girl. I realise we are all in the same biat there, too- Parental love starts early!

 

[savvysaver]

Sometimes I think when I worry that I imagine the pain being worse. I might have overdone things yesterday and I did stop when the cramps seemed to get worse but by then I was imagining the worst and I don't think that helped the situation. My cramps are mainly across the lower part of my stomach, I have had a few on the sides but they don't last too long. Hoping the twins are just stretching and growing in there!

Anyone have any (TMI) cm like discharge lately? I had some a while back but it kind of surprised me yesterday. Obviously no blood but anything different gets me nervous.

 

[MellyH]

I have lots of creamy discharge, savvy - some days less than others, but some days it's quite the flood!

 

[Feronia]

Congrats, Megan!

I've had cramps, too, lately. I'm not worrying though! With my daughter, I had pre-term contractions due to a UTI at 22 weeks, and my midwife came over to monitor them. They were definitely painful and semi-regular, which is why I worried, but even then it was fine (I just had to get the UTI treated). At the time, my midwife confirmed that the contractions were only occurring in the lower part of the uterus. She said that the entire uterus has to be contracting with pain for you to start dilating, so if that's not happening, it's just irritation, stretching, or harmless BH.

 

[RaspberryK]

Swan I am so sorry to hear about your sister. TTC congrats on your son, love the name Jude. Congrats to Izzie on team pink and megamegan on your son, of course I love the name Lucas I came up with Albie for a boy as my grandad was called Albert and I was really close to him but my OH won't have any of it!

That's a shame ds is Albert and we call him Bertie, I love Albie but dh didn't like it.
Xx

 

[swanxxsong]

Congrats on your boy Megan! So exciting!

I have a lot of creamy cm most days. It comas and goes but is there more often than not.

I can't wait to know what we are having! Two weeks from today I will have my anatomy scan!

 

[savvysaver]

I have lots of creamy discharge, savvy - some days less than others, but some days it's quite the flood!

I have a lot of creamy cm most days. It comas and goes but is there more often than not.

Mine was more cloudy and stretchy - should I be worried? I only had it once yesterday when I used the restroom. I am still having constant light cramping today.

I have my big scan tomorrow - any tips or tricks to make things easier to have a good ultrasound?

 

[jmandrews]

Congrats Megan on a baby boy! Welcome to team blue! Now we both have baby boys due the same day! can't wait to see a pic! Sounds like you had a great weekend and gender reveal minus the cake reveal being ruined. That a bummer. Def call and complain. You scored some great deals.

 

[SurpriseBub]

I have lots of creamy discharge, savvy - some days less than others, but some days it's quite the flood!

I have a lot of creamy cm most days. It comas and goes but is there more often than not.

Mine was more cloudy and stretchy - should I be worried? I only had it once yesterday when I used the restroom. I am still having constant light cramping today.

I have my big scan tomorrow - any tips or tricks to make things easier to have a good ultrasound?

Great that you have your scan tomorrow! I hope the dr can let you know that all is well

I have had little bits throughout and now two incidents where it seemed like a lot... But it calmed back down, so I took it to be normal, though it definitely spooks me when new or different things happen. (Hope that helps!) if you are worried call- or definitely talk it through tomorrow. I would love to hear what your doc says, too.

Good luck for the scan! I haven't read up about anything helping get good results beyond being well hydrated for a couple of days before. I think the biggest factor is how cooperative baby is! Though maybe some of the second timers here will have better tips for you.

 

[jmandrews]

My DD is already a great big sister and loves her baby brother already. She lifted up my shirt so she could cuddle. I just love her to pieces!

 

[bridgetboo62]

i think im starting to get linea nigra
its too faint to see in a picture i just tried
also i think i have definitely popped
my sister and mom notice now
my mom talks about it all the time
"wow your tummy is getting big"
its quite embarrassing actually
i wonder when my first stranger will notice

 

[Izzie74]

Why do people say such stupid things?

I showed my 20 week scan and a woman said bloody hell that's a big head.

I told a man I was having a girl and he said welcome to a world of pain.

So much for sharing the joy if our rainbow baby!

 

[savvysaver]

Great that you have your scan tomorrow! I hope the dr can let you know that all is well

I have had little bits throughout and now two incidents where it seemed like a lot... But it calmed back down, so I took it to be normal, though it definitely spooks me when new or different things happen. (Hope that helps!) if you are worried call- or definitely talk it through tomorrow. I would love to hear what your doc says, too.

Good luck for the scan! I haven't read up about anything helping get good results beyond being well hydrated for a couple of days before. I think the biggest factor is how cooperative baby is! Though maybe some of the second timers here will have better tips for you.

Thanks SurpriseBub! I am glad to hear your episodes have calmed down, it is definitely spooky when different things happen. I am trying to drink more water and relax a bit today to see if that helps. I also have stomach issues (IBS) so I never know what causes my stomach pains, since they are just light cramps I am trying not to worry. Hopefully just lots of stretching going on since I still don't even have a bump yet.

Unfortunately I won't be seeing the doctor tomorrow, my scan is with the fetal ultrasound specialist at the main hospital since I am carrying multiples. But I figured the specialist has seen every type of ultrasound, so hopefully I am in good hands. I have heard to have a full bladder and others of said to empty your bladder - so confusing! I might just show up with a full bladder, I can always empty if needed. My appointment is first thing in the morning, I can't wait!

 

[savvysaver]

Why do people say such stupid things?

I showed my 20 week scan and a woman said bloody hell that's a big head.

I told a man I was having a girl and he said welcome to a world of pain.

So much for sharing the joy if our rainbow baby!

I agree! People are so rude. After I say I am having twins, people have told me "good luck" while laughing or say "oh, double trouble"

I am just so plain excited to have rainbow twins, I ignore their rude comments.

I am excited for you, congrats on your little girl!

 

[Izzie74]

Great that you have your scan tomorrow! I hope the dr can let you know that all is well

I have had little bits throughout and now two incidents where it seemed like a lot... But it calmed back down, so I took it to be normal, though it definitely spooks me when new or different things happen. (Hope that helps!) if you are worried call- or definitely talk it through tomorrow. I would love to hear what your doc says, too.

Good luck for the scan! I haven't read up about anything helping get good results beyond being well hydrated for a couple of days before. I think the biggest factor is how cooperative baby is! Though maybe some of the second timers here will have better tips for you.

Thanks SurpriseBub! I am glad to hear your episodes have calmed down, it is definitely spooky when different things happen. I am trying to drink more water and relax a bit today to see if that helps. I also have stomach issues (IBS) so I never know what causes my stomach pains, since they are just light cramps I am trying not to worry. Hopefully just lots of stretching going on since I still don't even have a bump yet.

Unfortunately I won't be seeing the doctor tomorrow, my scan is with the fetal ultrasound specialist at the main hospital since I am carrying multiples. But I figured the specialist has seen every type of ultrasound, so hopefully I am in good hands. I have heard to have a full bladder and others of said to empty your bladder - so confusing! I might just show up with a full bladder, I can always empty if needed. My appointment is first thing in the morning, I can't wait!

At my 20 week scan I started with a full bladder and they scanned for a while, but to look at the spine they needed baby to turn over, so I had to empty my bladder and then they carried on. It's best to go full and then see what they say IMO.

 

[MellyH]

Awwww very sweet, jm.

savvy, I wouldn't be worried, but you should bring it up next time you see someone so they can reassure you!

 

[xxshellsxx]

Hey ladies, been catching up, my busy season has started and been working away for 3 days - exhausted me more than i thought!

Swan i'm so sorry to hear about your sister's loss it must be very difficult time for you all x

Savvy my CM is allsorts of colours, textures and amounts - i wear a liner most days now it can be so bad! Good luck with you scan, exciting!!!! Can't wait to hear what you are having! any idea?? I was told i don't have to drink 2 pints of water before the next scan but try not to pee before going.

Congratulations to all the ladies who have found out what they are cooking

4 days (friday 11.45am uk time) and i will know what flavours i'm cooking too Also... when did 20 weeks creep on me?? I can't believe i'm now 20+1 already!

 

[MellyH]

Congrats on the halfway point, shells!!!

Still two weeks until I find out the sexes. I don't really have any feelings either way, but I've iterated down to two girls names that I like and still don't have a single boys name I like, so I know which way would be easier for name!

 

[xxshellsxx]

Melly I'm the same - i have a choice of girls names i love, several sets that go together but... boys... if it's two i'm screwed lol I only have one boys name i like and even that's a 'maybe' lol

It's scary... 17 weeks until induction if i manage to get that far!

 

[SurpriseBub]

Hey ladies, been catching up, my busy season has started and been working away for 3 days - exhausted me more than i thought!

Swan i'm so sorry to hear about your sister's loss it must be very difficult time for you all x

Savvy my CM is allsorts of colours, textures and amounts - i wear a liner most days now it can be so bad! Good luck with you scan, exciting!!!! Can't wait to hear what you are having! any idea?? I was told i don't have to drink 2 pints of water before the next scan but try not to pee before going.

Congratulations to all the ladies who have found out what they are cooking

4 days (friday 11.45am uk time) and i will know what flavours i'm cooking too Also... when did 20 weeks creep on me?? I can't believe i'm now 20+1 already!

Ahhhhh... halfway!!!! So exciting! my big goals are: 20 weeks, 25, 28, 32, 36... I am sure it comes around quickly, but man, I cannot wait!! I swear some days it feels like the clock is ticking backwards :S

Exciting to be getting some twin genders known, too! for two boys- we know twins named Luke and Cole. Really sweet and kind of match without going the overly matchy route!!