Femmes Fetales - (PAL) Holding onto Hope 9 months and on...

[BellasMummy]

Hello ladies!!

So glad I have joined you all!!

So as you know I got my BFP today! So that makes my EDD 26th Oct 2011!!

I am really excited but quite scared at the same time, like you all I imagine!

Just a quick stop by and hopefully speak to you all later xx

 

[grandbleu]

Adding you now Bellas to p. 1 - H&H 9 months!

 

[Mellybelle]

Mellybelle - you have an excellent GP - I didn't know that thing about private insurance in Oz - My sister lives there as well and just had a baby. Is it because you want extra stuff or earlier scans? I think she only got two 12 and 20 weeks with that state insurance. Good luck with upcoming scans...let us know your date when you get it confirmed so we can all support you.

We have our public system, where we are covered by Medicare, but it costs a fortune to see a specialist. Unless you have private health insurance. We also have to pay for scans, but get part of that money back through medicare. I rang one of the OBs and the receptionist mentioned the words "several thousand dollars" and "no shared care" so I said I'd phone her back. I'll ring a couple of the others but I think its going to be about the same amount. I'm going to have to go through the midwives clinic at the hospital. I can see the specialist there but I dont have any medical condition so I know they wont consider me "high risk" so I wont get to see the specialist unless I develop complications. And I wont be seen by a midwife until 12 weeks. I think I'll do a shared care program between the midwives and my GP. I might ask him to write to the hospital asking if I can be seen earlier. Also rang and booked an ultrasound. Monday morning (21st) at 8.30am. Am near wetting my pants with fear! I'll be 7w+2 by then, so if theres anything there to be seen, it'll be seen.

 

[Vixmar]

Hi Lady!!
I know its been a week or so!!
RGN Im so so so sorry youve had to suffer again, my thoughts n prayers r with u.
I have my scan at 8.45 am tomoz morning (uk time) absolutley bricking it!! Part reason why i havent been on here as among some ass smashing my car up ive tried avoiding thinking and reading about babys, either way what ever happens tomoz i just want to know!! please keep your fingers crossed that my beans in the right place and has a hb
xx

 

[Mellybelle]

Fingers crossed so tightly Vixmar!!!

 

[Amberyll23]

Bellas--Welcome! And congratulations again! So happy to have you here! Oh, and it looks like we have the same EDD!!!

Vixmar--I hope tomorrow's testing goes well and will say an extra prayer for you and your bean tonight!

 

[BellasMummy]

Vixmar - I have my fingers crossed for you xx

Amber - Thanks I am so glad to be here too! Still can't quite believe it!! Yay I noticed we had the same EDD! Looking forward to sharing the journey xx

 

[mumatmadhouse]

Hello ladies

bellas- congratulations honey, H&H 9months

vix- got everything tightly crossed for you for the morning, will be thinking of you

Hope everyone is starting to get some symptoms, who would think you would wish for morning sickness!

AFM: had the most amazing day. my bestie rang this a.m to say she was in labour and i was able to witness the miracle of a new life entering this world. mum and baby doing very well. I managed to hold off crying till she arrived but then the flood gates opened, lol. I just pray my bestie and me get to swap roles in 8 months time. keeping the pma going.

 

[kizzyt]

ahh congratulations MumAMH, how lovely, it must be overwhelming, I cant imagine :O)
Welcome BellasMum, great to see you here.
Vixmar - everything crossed for you today!! xx

AFM feeling better today, less emo still totally zonked though, cant seem to stay up past 9.30 lately and I am dead to the world when my alarm goes off at 7! oh well, it's all good I guess, lots of rest for the bubba.

Last night, I went to the gym and on my way in I met the only instructor I had told about my pregnancy last time (when I asked her for advice on what I can and cant do), weirdly I havent seen her since my m/c so she comes staight up to me and says "how are you doing??" whilst reaching out to pat my tummy! I had to tell her that I'd lost the baby but I was in fact pregnant again and UBER bloated (hence me probably looking about 5-6 months as I would be now!) and she was kind of confused but congratulated me!! very odd, but i was glad to be able to tell her I was pg again rather than just that I had lost my bubba

Amber, in the UK you are not told you cant have sushi (saw you said on the other thread you wanted it), I know lots of friends who've had it while pregnant and I had smoked salmon the other day and was fine

 

[grandbleu]

Hi girls!

Mum@madhouse - excellent news for your girlfriend! You will have the best birth partner in 8 months time for sure. I've never given birth I'm a bit scared about it all but I'm not going to think about it till I get further along...one step at a time.

Kizzy - I'm glad you had good news to tell your gym instructor. Are you feeling sick yet?

Mellybelle - yikes hearing thousands of dollars on the phone would scare me off as well. My sister used a midwife clinic as well and loved her decision...where are you about...she's in Sydney and loved hers very much (if you live nearby I could give you the name).

Vixmar - thinking about you - your scan must be over by now. Hope you have good news

Bellas and Amber - yipee for being EDD twins

AFM: I've had a slight stomach ache today and yesterday...early morning sickness??? I don't know what it feels like really since I didn't really suffer my first time around. I really hope I get it this time because that would make this pregnancy different and give me some assurance. Off to an interview soon so I'll let you know later how it went.

 

[kizzyt]

hey Grand, oh yes, been feeling sick since about 5.5-6 weeks, its been better the last couple of days and I havent actually been sick but the nausea is pretty grim. I didnt have it last time either so I am hoping its a good sign!

 

[Amberyll23]

Morning ladies!

Vixmar--hope your scan went well hun!

mum--grats to your bestie and the new little one that has just entered the world, that had to have been such a wonderful experience to share with her, I am so happy for you!

Grand--hope your tummy feels better (or maybe I dont! haha--funny how we WANT to have upset tummies right now!)

Kizzy--glad you are feeling better. And I hear you on the zonking, that is a big issue for me right now as well!

On sushi--my weakness/true love is raw tuna and yellowtail--both contain high levels of mercury, which is bad for the little ones. I know there is safe sushi out there, including all veggie sushi, I just have to make sure that it is prepared properly and safely. I also know the Japanese eat sushi all of the time and they have been having happy, healthy babies for thousands of years!

I found a good article on sushi I'd like to share with my fellow sushi lovers:

https://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/sushimercury.htm

Maybe that can help keep us sane!

AFM: I had a rough afternoon yesterday! Well, not all afternoon, Hubby took me out to lunch and I had awesome indian food! Got back to the office and boom, massive lower body cramping--I was freaking out!! TMI ALERT--ran back and forth to the bathroom every 5-10 mins for the next two hours! Then it cleared up like nothing had ever happened! I'm not blaming the indian food as I eat that all the time with no issues at all, but wow! So had to spend the rest of the day drinking a ton of water to prevent dehydration and was nervous for the baby, but seems all is well. No spotting, no more excessive cramping. I'm guessing my insides are just sorting themselves out and pushing each other out of the way and claiming territory, so to speak, haha!

 

[mumatmadhouse]

hello ladies

grand- hope the interview went well and wishing you a healthy dose of morning sickness soon, lol. I am still scared to give birth and this is number 5 I hear you on not making the dr/scan appointment hun, i am too chicken to ring yet

amber- thanks hun. hope you are feeling better today

vixmar- i really hope the scan went well today

anna- still praying for you and little one

rgn- thinking of you

Hope everyone else is doing well today

AFM- shattered today, couldnt sleep till 1a.m as i was still hyped about the birth. really need to try and get more sleep! felt a bit queasy again this a.m so hoping its the start of the morning sickness

 

[Amberyll23]

mum--get some rest hun, you deserve it!

Question: does anyone know the secret to getting those little tickers to show in our sigs? I'm having a really hard time getting mine to show. Every time I cut/paste it and preview it, all I see is the link, not the picture of the ticker!

 

[grandbleu]

Hi ladies,

Kizzy - M/S is a really good sign (that's why I want it! I'll be dreading it but loving it at the same time). More miscarriages percentage wise are from non-M/S pregnancies (not all but just statistically it's better to have M/S)

Mum - Wow number 5 - you'll be doing your nails as the baby comes out just kidding. It's nice to know even someone so experienced is nervous.

Amber - Glad you and babe are alright...probably just some indigestion and hormones do funny things to the intestines so I think that could have been it even though Indian is usually fine for you. Good work on the sushi research...mercury scares me too - so bad for the brain - the bigger the fish the worse it is. You could do make your own sushi with veggies and stuff...I did it with a bunch of girlfriends and it's easier (not as pretty looking) than you might think...just buy one of those little kits they sell and you're good to go. Mmmmm think of all the yummy combinations you can come up with!

Vixmar - How'd the scan go???

Anna - I'm praying my little heart out for the both of you. hoping for a happy ending.

AFM: The interview was weird. They guy was morose (typical French - sorry if anyone's French but sometimes they don't know how to put on a smile!) and kind of blah. He didn't ask very many questions and basically I have the job if I want it and it would be great (English teaching) and the pay is decent but it starts in April and is only 3 hours a week to start with...UGH! I mean I'll need a bit more than that to put dinner on the table. Still hoping something better (many more hours!) comes along.

 

[Amberyll23]

Grand--Arg! Glad you got the job offer, but yikes on the limited hours! I hope you are able to find something that offers you a better amount of time. I am not sure if this is something you can do over there, but can you accept and then look for something better in the meantime?

On sushi, I confess, I already have a kit and make my own often (I'm quite a little chef if you ask my DH--cooking is my #1 hobby!!) I'm just a sucker for the way the REAL chefs (we actually finally have some good sushi chefs in Pittsburgh, for real!) prepare it! Their knife skills are so wonderful, and I love to watch! I probably will break the kit out and make some veggie sushi in the coming weeks. Celery, carrots, avocado--all that green yummy stuff will be good for the baby! I could also cook up some shrimp and do a couple tempura rolls if I feel like getting fancy!!

But I sure am gonna miss my tuna!! haha

 

[grandbleu]

I'm jealous Amber - you're an excellent baker and cook!!! OK this is for the future but an acquaintance of mine was home with her babies and was bored and just started baking up a storm...when the kids were old enough for school etc. she started her own cake/tea/coffee store...it's spectacular. Just an idea for the future...catering...cakes...yum Here's the link! https://www.sugarplumcakeshop.com/en/

You mentioned tempura...mouth is dribbling...yum yum! I definitely would love to know how to make veggie tempura!

 

[BellasMummy]

Hey Ladies

Sorry need to catch up on all posts but just a quick question!

Anyone itching? OMG my whole body is itching like crazy!!

xx

 

[grandbleu]

Bellas - I have always had a super mild allergy to cats but when we went to visit our friends who have cats I was absolutely miserable...itching, coughing, sneezing, headache...I had to get out of there. Then last weekend I went to a friend that has a dog (never been allergic) and same thing. I'm thinking that the hormones mess with our reactions...have you been in contact with anything pets, different clothing, etc?

PS. My 1st pregnancy I got eczema (spontaneously) which I've never had before or after...only for a few days but it was very very itchy on lots of my body. Also think the hormones effected my body.

Hope you're OK!

 

[Amberyll23]

Grand--that is so funny you mention developing a business from starting out at home--my Grandmother baked cakes birthday, anniversary, wedding (she did our wedding cake, I will have to get a picture posted, it was amazing!) out of her home for years (and she managed to do this all while raising 4 children and babysitting 5 grandchildren!) And her cookies--omg, everyone always drooled at Christmas time waiting for a chance at her cookies! She also is a great cook, for every holiday she makes noodles from scratch and makes home-made chicken noodle soup. All the men in the family (including my DH!) hover around the large pot in her kitchen snatching bits before dinner!

I aspire to be like her! I have her recipes, and they all come out quite good, but just not quite as good as hers! Then again, will any of us ever cook/bake as well as our grandmothers?

I have some asian cookbooks at home, I may look for a tempura recipe and give it a go sometime soon--if I find a good recipe, Grand, I'll be sure to share it here!

Will check out the link you posted too!

Bellas--I have very dry skin in the winter, so I am always itching up a storm. However, I have noticed a slight increase in itchiness lately. Hmmm....