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

[bobster]

Eeek exciting! 2ww for 12 week scan now! Are u getting the nt scan now? Are u gunna buy a doppler?

I'm having my 16 week appointment at 18 weeks because there was a cock-up at my surgery with the appointment. So that is next Monday. I'm 17 weeks tomorrow! Can hardly believe it.

That's great you've had your booking in appointment. Once you have your green notes you know its official!

 

[GI_Jane]

Wow, does that make you an orange? It's so small I can't see- will have to check it out when it hits 17 tomorrow. I'm a prune today- that's such an ugly fruit for my beautiful fetus!!

Yes, we are going for the NT scan. They said prob won't get results until the 16 week appointment so I will hold off announcing it until I get the results of it back.

How soon did you get your downs result back?- I know you got them some time ago.

The last 3 weeks have gone quite quick! Have you ordered a maternity uniform for work?

I'm holding off on the Doppler because I know DH isn't so keen

 

[bobster]

Oooh well that's fair enough. My other half was suprsingly accepting although I didn't really discuss it with him I just brought it home one day lol. I always get him to listen in on hb though so think that helps. Can see why some prefer not to use them as it can become addictive/obsessive and not always easy to find in the early weeks so can cause worry too.

Yes a prune doesn't seem right for your little bub. I think the next few weeks are a bit kinder though. I think its a lemon, lime or plum... I've been an Orange so not sure what i'll be next.. maybe an onion? although an onion seems smaller than an Orange...Hehe can't wait to find out (saddo)!

I think the nt results took a while to come back. Found out the nt measurembt the same day as they put it in the green notes but yes the overall result took about 2 weeks. I think if its a higher risk you tend to find oyt sooner over telephone.

How'a mlm and mrsphez doing? Hope you are having a nice break this cycle mrsphez and hope you are enjoying your new house with hubby mlm. Please stay in touch ladies x

 

[bobster]

An onion is surely smaller than an orange no? Smelly onions pah.

 

[mlm115]

Haha- onions and prunes, not the cutest image if your little ones, but oh well. I was being optimistic and looked at dopplers on amazon yesterday out of curiosity. I don't think $70 was too bad, but I think my DH might be like Jane's when the time comes and not want one.

Off the the doctor for a follow up exam now- hope to get some answers, or at least some concern or something. I'll let you know!

 

[bobster]

Good luck mlm. Keep us posted! Where are you in your cycle at the moment?

 

[mackjess]

Good Luck MLM. Sending lots of good vibes your way!

 

[GI_Jane]

Good luck Mlm.

An orange is totally bigger than an onion!

 

[GI_Jane]

How did you get on Mlm?

Mrs Phez, you had doctors too- what's the deal with the cyst?

 

[mlm115]

Well, my doctor didn't have too much to say. He said that since my hcg levels weren't back to 0 until the end of December, I wouldn't have ovulated before then, so I've really only been TTC for 4 months. Soooo I guess I will just keep on with my smep for now and hope for the best! I'm on cd 13 today, so should be ovulating any day now!

 

[bobster]

Oh well at least he's not concerned and it actually probably means its not been as long as you thought. I honestly think mc can knock your hormones for six. Mine and Jane's cycles were completely bonkers for ages after our mc so I think this is normal. I think carrying on with smep sounds like a really good idea as it covers all bases then. Do you feel reassured by the dr? Cd 13.. have you got any ewcm yet? Are you using the smiley ones?

 

[mlm115]

For whatever reason, I'm not concerned right now. My doctor says he doesn't like opks, that they are unreliable. I'm still using them, but will just continue dtd a little longer than normal just in case, to cover my bases. I'm pretty calm about it all really. I'm actually kinda proud of myself haha

 

[bobster]

dtd after your opk sounds like a good idea. I think going off ewcm is better than opk's personally but a combination can't hurt. I like the smily ones. I felt addicted to the buzz of seeing that smiley face lol. Even did one after got my bfp but didn't quite have the same effect...

Glad you are feeling relaxed. I am sure your poppy seed is coming up soon. Get to it lady!

 

[GI_Jane]

Keeping calm throughout this process is half the battle I think Mlm and sounds like you've got that down

Got my 12 week/NT scan date through for wed 22nd May. 12 days to go. But if I want a picture will cost me £5. I don't mind contributing cos its the NHS but that sounds like they're making a profit at that price!

How are you doing mackjess? Nursery ready for Finn?

 

[bobster]

Mine cost the same. Thought it was ok because you do get a few pictures. I think I got 5. How exciting not long to go then! I have mine on the 29th. Fingers crossed for both of us.

Mack you must be getting so excited now. Not long! Can't wait to see a pic of little finn!

 

[mackjess]

My baby shower is next weekend. I can't wait to get the nursery all together. My sister is going to come in town the end of June to wash the bedding and clothes and everything for me since I'll be bigger then and it might take me a lot of effort! Hoping I go to full term, which means I could have 8 weeks left, or 12 if he goes all the way to 42 weeks. If I make it to 40 weeks I think I'll push to get induced. The thought of going over my due date by too far makes me really nervous.

I am really excited cause after the shower I can finally shop. It has been TORTURE waiting, but I didn't want to buy stuff that I might get as gifts.

MLM, I guess 4 cycles isn't too bad in the grand scheme of things. It is a good sign that your cycles aren't long and you seem very regular. Glad you are so relaxed, I think that's when it will happen for you.

Hi Phez! Hope you are doing well.

 

[GI_Jane]

This is so exciting mackjess. How are you feeling within yourself? Are you uncomfortable or feeling radiant? How is DH about your impending arrival?

I can't wait to start the shopping and I've still got ages to go!

Bobster, £5 isn't too bad if I get more than one pic like you did. DH can't make the scan date (he's away for work-can't get out of it) so will have to ring on Monday and see if they can move it a couple days later. So exciting that your 20 week scan is around the corner. Is your bump rapidly getting bigger? Mine is still a bloat bump.

The last 10 days the tiredness has really hit- falling asleep in front of the tv now and could just crawl under my desk at work and snooze.

 

[bobster]

Mack that's so exciting. Can't believe you've managed to wait so long to buy stuff! You must have seriously good willpower! What are you doing the nursery like? Do you have a theme?

Jane hope you can move your scan. I would hate for Dan not to be there for mine as I think it brings them into it a bit more in these early days and scans are so special. If worst came to worst could you get a friend/family member to film it on their phone for hub to watch later? Tiredness is a good sign that baby is growing well. Have you still got low mood since stopping meds? Any nausea? It seems all our symptoms have been quite different but the general consensus seems to be that energy and nausea improve after 12 weeks so hopefully not long now.

Mlm have you managed to stick to smep? Any signs of o yet?

Mrsphez are you still around?

 

[mlm115]

I can't believe you're having your shower Mack, so exciting! You'll have to post a pic of Finn's nursery when it's done. When are you going to start putting your nursery together Bobster? Any theme ideas yet? What about you Jane?

Afm, I got my ewcm last night and a pos opk this morning, so should find out in about 2 weeks if smep works for me or not!

 

[mackjess]

fx mlm! get to bd'ing woman! all over that new house!!