It's been 7 weeks since mc but still not af...when to ring the GP?

[mackjess]

Hi MLM. Glad to hear you had a lovely vacation, and have an appt coming up soon. It would be nice to know what is up if you are not getting a BFP after being back to TTC.

And look at you two with your raspberries and lemons. How cute. Mine is the size of a head of cauliflower now!! And I'm getting huge, I look like I'm having twins. I seriously don't eat very bad and am not lazy, so I just quit worrying about it. Long as he is measuring on track with growth and isn't too big/small I don't mind. I have another scan Friday, so that of course means I am getting nervous and antsy about it. Stupid since I feel him kicking all the time now.

Wedding is this weekend. I have a timeline mapped out for the set up for Wednesday thru Saturday, so hopefully all goes smoothly!!

 

[GI_Jane]

Haha mackjess, your raspberries and lemon comment cracked me up....you're on to the vegetables now big mamma

Best wishes for your scan on Friday and for the wedding- hope you don't get random relatives touching your belly!

 

[bobster]

Oh yes good luck on friday- keep us posted. I'm sure it will all go great. Will be nice to see bubba again. When did your movement start Mack? Did you find something nice to wear for the wedding? I think you always feel bigger than you look but there's water and everything else in there too so don't worry. I have been browsing the internet for maternity clothes but not found any good stuff yet...

Can't believe you are a raspberry Jane and Mack's a cauliflower! I can't wait to get to a cauliflower. I think I may be graduating to an apple tomorrow but not definite!

May check out youtube about the knitting but don't know if I will have the patience to finish anything tbh... do you think you will find out the sex Jane?

 

[mackjess]

I remember being so excited when I got to lemon!

Yea, I know I'm super bloated, everywhere. I have a footstool at my desk to help with feet swelling, and even though I try not to I end up with my ankles crossed. I wore a dress the other day, and had been sitting like that for maybe 30 mins? When I got up there was like a 2 inch deep dent in my shin where my ankle was crossed over it. I was like OMG!!! I waited a few more minutes for it to go away before I got up. haha. I think it started with the progesterone the first tri, I gained a lot of weight then. It's slowed down, but that was when I got all "puffy". Since I know it's probably a lot of water weight if I'm that puffy all over I don't worry too much. I'm still fairly active and can bend and do all the normal sorts of stuff without being overly winded or tired, so I guess I'm not doing bad despite gaining 40lbs so far. EEK!

I think I started feeling movement around 21 weeks? The last few weeks he is really kicking the crap out of me, and I love it. I can get a bit distracted at my desk just sitting here feeling him wriggle around. I'm only nervous about the scan because I hope his growth is still average. He was spot on average last time, which is great, not too big not too small. I also have my sugar test. I don't crave or eat a lot of sweets, but I'm worried about the weight gain meaning gestational diabetes. I hope I pass the hour long test so I don't have to do the 3 hour test. No sweets for me this week!

 

[GI_Jane]

Have either of you ladies been ?

DH and me are too scared to.

 

[mackjess]

We only have been like once a week, and now it's been about 2 weeks cause I've been so tired. Poor DH.

 

[bobster]

We did once really early on and I worried so put a ban on it until 12 weeks. Since then we've had very gentle bd's but infrequently. I'm too tired all the time too.

Mack the swelling sounds awful but i guess all these things are just part and parcel ey. I sure baby will still be a healthy size. It's crazy how he would probably survive if he were born now! So exciting! Breast feeding is supposed to help loose your baby weight. I hope to do it but worry that i'll find it too hard or baby won't latch on or something. It's crazy thinking that we're all going to be mums this year. We'll have a little person to look after. Crazy and scary x

 

[bobster]

How are you all? Hope Phez is ok. Hope MLM gets her bfp too.

I am still feeling queasy. Surely this should be going now? I don't feel as bad as before but its enough to make me not want to do anything. Fed up of feeling bleugh. Its like a mild hangover all the time. Worry that it may last the whole way through.

Have guys had any cravings? I've got a thing for ice pops at the moment and specifically cola ones. Quite refreshing but highly addictive!

 

[GI_Jane]

Hey bobster, sorry you are feeling icky. I did think ms goes by 14 weeks but I guess that's just an average. A lady at work is 32 weeks and still throws up.

Have you tried those acupressure bands from boots? Called sea bands I think for travel sickness- I still feel nauseated but I think these are helping.

Did you find any nice maternity clothes in the end? Lady at work recommended seraphine.co.uk and funmum.co.uk. Someone also mentioned bump bands for wearing with ordinary trousers/jeans.

Your craving sounds perfect for the warmer weather. No cravings and really off tea and other drinks like squash etc but trying to get my water intake up to compensate but is pretty boring.

How was your scan today mackjess? Oh I wonder if Mlm tested yet.

 

[bobster]

Yes how was the scan? Eager to know. Hope you enjoyed it and baby's well.

Yes tried to seabands from boots, didn't help me at all unfortunately. Glad you are not feeling too bad. I went off coffee and juice a bit too. Make sure you keep your water intake up though. Icy water is nice and refreshing. Have you been wanting fruit and things? I've found fruit satisfying. I hope i'm not like your friend who's sick up until 3rd tri.

Got some maternity jeans quite cheap from mothercare but apart from that nothing. Got some clothes from friends too which is nice. Will buy some bump bands. Your pregnancy seems to be going fast (for me)- mine is dragging at the moment. Want the 20 week scan to come quickly.

Hope MLM has got her bfp too. Have a lovely weekend ladies

 

[MrsPhez]

How are you all? Hope Phez is ok. Hope MLM gets her bfp too.

I am still feeling queasy. Surely this should be going now? I don't feel as bad as before but its enough to make me not want to do anything. Fed up of feeling bleugh. Its like a mild hangover all the time. Worry that it may last the whole way through.

Have guys had any cravings? I've got a thing for ice pops at the moment and specifically cola ones. Quite refreshing but highly addictive!

Hello ladies! I'm back but just for a minute. Only seen last page and saw my name so thought I'd give a quick update. CD 16 I think and just got some activity on a random OPK. Don't think we're trying this month, got a cold too so heart's not in it. BUT I am feeling a lot better emotionally, that first day was hard but not being on here helped me forget, which I needed. Had my scan for the cyst, it's still loitering and still 5 cm so my app this Weds with the gyn shpould be interesting. Got questions about short LP, soy, vitex and why I'm getting a temp inc when the ultrasound showed no follicles, I coulnt have ovulated. I have stopped temping altogether now, just CM and OPKs round the right time for me now.
Looks like you're doing well preggy ones! I remember the bloating and tiredness, bloating was a dead giveaway before I'd told anyone (well my ex boss noticed but he's a doctor!) MLM I'm sorry I havent seen your story lately. I hope you're OK too Will return sporadically to keep you posted. Glad to see the thread is still going strong to all of you

 

[mlm115]

Af started early today. My cycles aren't as predictable any more. Meh. Not too upset, as I'm looking towards my upcoming appointment. Also, my brother and sister in law had a miscarraige after IVF a couple of days ago, so am so sad for them and less worried about myself at the moment.

 

[mlm115]

Oh, and on a happy note, we officially moved into our new house yesterday, woo!

 

[GI_Jane]

Mlm, Sorry to hear about your brothers and sis in laws loss- and as if the long journey of ivf isn't hard enough and than that- it really stinks.

Congrats on your move- do you have much decorating to do or was it move in ready? Lots of home furnishings to buy?

Mrs phez, pleased to hear you are feeling better emotionally. Darn that cyst- hope you get some answers from the consultant.

Mackjess, hope your brothers wedding goes well this weekend.

Bobster, hope your feeling less queasy today.

 

[GI_Jane]

Bobster, what happened at your first midwife appointment? I have mine on Tuesday (will be 9 weeks) and just wondering what to expect- do they do an internal exam?

Also, at what point did you first pick up a heartbeat on the Doppler- thinking about putting my order in to amazon. Which one is it you recommend?

Thanks

 

[bobster]

Hi everyone. Mrsphez, nice to hear from you. Glad you are feeling better. I think a break from ttc can do you a lot of good after mc. Do you think they will do anything to try get rid of the cyst or just leave it alone? Hope its not causing you discomfort or anything. Keep us posted as to how to appointment goes.

MLM sorry the witch got you early. But yay on moving into your new house! Exciting times. I'm sure putting your stamp on it will take your mind off ttc for a while and hopefully the appointment with Dr will give you some reassurance soon. Your poor brother and SIL Must be hard for all of you.

Mack how'd the scan go?

Jane, the booking in appointment they do tonnes of bloods to check things like infections, rhesus status etc. They ask loads of questions about yours and OH's family history and lifestyle history and then decide whether you are going to be midwife or consultant lead care. My midwife said I was very boring and therefore would be under her care lol (not complaining at all!).

They don't do an internal don't worry. I'm not too sure whether I should be seeing her again before my 20 week scan or not... I might ring her tomorrow to see. Only 4 weeks until my scan yipee!

 

[GI_Jane]

I'm really worried. Not had any symptoms for 3/4 days. Just hope this bean is still growing.

I hope the next 4 weeks goes quickly for you bobster.

 

[bobster]

Honestly Jane try not to worry. It happened to me too all the time. Symptoms do come and go all the time and its completely normal. When is your 12 week scan?

 

[mackjess]

Hi everyone. Sorry for being MIA, busy weekend with the wedding and family staying in town, some at my place. I am wiped out!!!

Jane, I swear those days are TORTURE. Try not to worry, but I know I always did. It's so nerve wracking to hope everything is OK in there but not knowing. In about 3-5 more weeks you ladies will be feeling kicks and flutters and life gets a lot easier then!

Brother's wedding was lovely. It was small/casual affair that was so sweet and special. They really are an amazing couple. Even my DH got a little watery eyed. I, of course, was a mess. He's my only brother, he's older than me by 10 years and still dotes on me, and then I have the hormones. Bah.Then I saw my dad getting watery eyed so I went thru almost my whole thing of travel tissue.

Scan went well. He is a big baby with long arms and legs, like his daddy. He's at 75% in growth, and they could see that he was already practicing his breathing which they said was really good. They know I don't want a C Section unless the baby and I are in danger, so they are going to do a lot of scans to make sure he's not getting too big for me to have him naturally. Luckily he is measuring big because of the arms and legs more so than his head and abdomen. I get a scan in 4 weeks, and then maybe every 2 weeks after that. Since his lungs are doing good they might be able to induce me at 35/36 weeks if he keeps growing so much and not have to do the steroid shots or anything. Of course if there is any doubt about his development I'll let him cook for a few more weeks and do a C Section. I'll just have to decide later on with how the scans look.

Also too my sugar test Friday. I'm really worried about the results of that since I almost passed out/got sick during my ultrasound after they drew blood. It was just the hour long test, so I'm hoping my results are good enough that I don't have to do the 3 hour test. Hopefully I get the results today.

Hi Phez and MLM. Super exciting about your house. We are in a tiny place right now, which I don't mind but hoping we can move next year some time.

 

[GI_Jane]

OMG mackjess, in 7-8 weeks time you may be holding Finn in your arms
So pleased that he is healthy. Good luck for your glucose results- but sounds like you are keeping a pretty healthy lifestyle so hoping for the best possible result for you.

Ah wedding sounded very emotional but very sweet. Where are they going on honeymoon? Does it make you think back to your own wedding?

Got my first midwife appointment so hope to get the 12 week scan date after that.

Still no symptoms- so strange to disappear all of a sudden and no sign for a few days - but trying to trust in what you girls have said and know that it's normal. Maybe the midwife will use her Doppler tomorrow if I ask nicely!

Bobster your pregnancy seems to be flying by for me. Can imagine the no mans land between 12 week and 20 week scan is unnerving.