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

[bobster]

MLM- ditto what mack says- get christening that house! I would bd all the way through your ewcm even if you think you've already o'd just in case it takes a bit longer to pop and to cover all bases. Just bd like crazzzzy lady!!!! We'll all keep our fingers tightly crossed for you in this 2ww!

 

[bobster]

I am not thinking about the nursery just yet- we've not bought anything or talked about stuff like that as we both still feel its too early yet to get too excited. Will think about it after the 20 week scan I think. Still having mild cramps which worry me. I'm sure its just stretching but feels like mild af sometimes and worries me. Seeing the midwife monday though so going to ask her if its normal.

Still always worry that I may jinx things if I get too relaxed. Just want to relax a bit and enjoy it but its so hard sometimes when I think about all the bad things that can go wrong.

 

[GI_Jane]

I'm totally the same thinking about the jinxing bobster- sometimes I let my guard down and think, maybe this will actually be ok but then I think I can't think like that just yet. I am less anxious though as I get closer to 12 weeks.

Hope midwife appointment goes ok tomorrow- let us know what she says about the mild cramping. Are you still having some sickness on and off?

go mlm, go

 

[bobster]

Thanks Jane will let you know. Still having occassional nauseous moments but nothing like before. Seem to get more xrampy when my bladders full. Wonder if its because I have a tilted uterous? Surely it should make a difference while all my organs are shifting ...

 

[GI_Jane]

How did it go bobster?

I'm feeling a little crampy today and slight stitch like pain but its not constant and very mild. Got my scan date moved back to accomodate dh travel schedule and it's now on Tuesday 28th may and i'll be 13 weeks. So one day before your one fingers crossed for us both.

 

[bobster]

Ah that's great. Glad you got it changed.

Appointment was fine today. She said mild pain/cramps/pressure is normal but strong pain isn't normal. She listened into the heartbeat which was about 155 and said everything was good.

I'm so nervous about the 20 week scan as they look for physical abnormalities. Hope he's ok in there and growing well.

Your 12 week scan will be great. The changes are just crazy in a few weeks. We're both in the 2ww now!

 

[bobster]

Wow Jane 11 weeks tomorrow! Yours is flying to me. I wonder what fruit you'll be tomorrow?

 

[GI_Jane]

I think the 20 week appointment will feel like forever while she is having a look around and not saying anything. Very nerve wracking. I will be thinking about you and hoping all is ok. Rubbish 2ww!

Can you change your oh mind about finding the sex out?

I hope my 13 week scan pic is as clear as yours looks.

Think tomorrow might be a lime!

 

[mackjess]

Bobster, I had similar feelings of the pressure, cramping, too. It seemed to go away around 22 weeks? Or maybe because I started feeling the baby kick a lot more then I didn't notice the other feelings so much.

Just wait til you get to kicking ladies. It's the best thing ever, and it's finally when I relaxed more. Of course I'm nervous about labor and delivery and hope everything goes smoothly and that he comes out just fine, but I'm completely relaxed about now and getting there cause I feel him so much. I still listen to his heart rate about once a week, but it's harder to find now since he moves around so much.

And a lime. How adorable!

AFM - still doing OK. Another sinus infection, but it's not as bad as the last one. They put me on a lower dose antibiotic for longer, and it will take me to about week 33 so I'm hoping I can hang til the end after that without taking anything else. I have really bad allergies, so this isn't that uncommon for me. I think the problem is I had to switch my meds to safer ones, I can't take sudafed or advil for swelling, so I'm just going to be gunked up. But this one, like I said, is not near as bad with pain and pressure. I can take mucinex, and that seems to be helping a lot.

And, the size and weight of the baby is kicking in. But I'll be 30 weeks tomorrow, so I feel blessed that I haven't been that uncomfortable until now. I'm signing back up for yoga (let that lapse while wedding planning for my brother) tomorrow, and I got a swimsuit so if I'm feeling energetic I want to go sign up at a gym with a pool tonight. I have to take the straps up on the swimsuit since I'm short, so it depends how soon I get that done. I'm not really the best at sewing. If not that will probably have to wait until next week, as family is coming into town again Thursday for the baby shower, yoga Tues and Thurs, so Wednesday night is going to have to be my cleaning night.

Next on my agenda after the shower is packing the hospital bags!! I can't believe it! One for myself, one for hubs which I will also put snacks and gatorade in, and one for baby! I can't wait to see you all progress and get here. It's so exciting!

 

[GI_Jane]

Next month is fathers day in the uk, do you think it would be odd to give my DH a card from the bean? not sure if it's a bit strange or not.

Mackjess, did you get a mothers day gift from DH yesterday?

 

[GI_Jane]

Wow mackjess, busy busy with you.

Have you got a cute blue outfit to bring Finn home from the hospital in? I really can't wait to see a picture of this little chap

 

[mackjess]

Jane, I got a wonderful gift from DH yesterday but he said he doesn't expect a father's day gift because it's different for him. I guess since I have already made a lot of changes he thought I deserved a present. Next weekend this momma is having a spa day.

I still plan on getting him a card and maybe a little gift. I haven't decided on what yet though.

 

[bobster]

Thanks Jane and Mackjess. A lime is great! Sooo much better than a prune lol! Don't think I can persuade other half to find out the sex. He's adamant he doesn't want to know.. I guess it will be a nice surprise after all the hard work of labour. You've probably told me but are you going to find out Jane? I think it sounds like a sweet idea to send other half a card. I might do it too. Depends how you think he may take it but I don't think its weird at all.

Mack poor you being poorly again. Its awful how many illnesses you've had since you've been pregnant! Must be lovely to feel him move so frequently but gosh I can't imagine what it must feel like to have a pumpkin kicking you! Eeek I hope you have a wonderful shower. It will be amazing to finally see lots of baby stuff at home i'm sure. Its sweet that you are going to pack one bag each for the three of you. Its funny how we even think of things like snacks for hubby's lol I bet they wouldn't be that organised!

AFM- baby is still moving but still very subtle feelings. Feels like spasms or small pokes from the inside out. It is reassuring but can't wait until bump gets bigger so it feels more distinct.

I'm so excited for all of us limes, onions and pumpkins!!!

 

[mackjess]

Thanks Bobster, like I said this time I don't feel near as bad as I did with the last sinus infection I had. I just hated the idea of having my body trying to fight something off while I'm pregnant and thought it might be better to be on something to help. I would hate for it to spread or something. Normally it wouldn't have been bad enough to send me to the doc, I just wanted to be careful since apparently my immune system has taken a big hit! All worth it of course.

 

[bobster]

Oh good I'm glad its not too bad. I feel my immune systems taking a wack too. Broken out in spots and feel tired all the time. Of course it will all be worth it.

Happy 30 weeks!

 

[GI_Jane]

Spa day! That's lovely mackjess. Did you get those swim suit straps sewn up yet? How's your sinus infection today?

Yes we will find out the sex but feels like ages until the 13 week scan on the 28th let alone until the 20 week one . Got my 16 week appointment through the post today- they want me to see the consultant rather than the midwife, not sure why so I might ring the midwife just to ask so I know what to expect and see where my notes are at (she never gave them to me and I'm meant to take them!).

Otherwise am feeling ok- bit of nausea and tiredness. Can't wait till I start feeling my bean moving too

Mlm- did you get plenty of in? Negative opk's now?

 

[mackjess]

Jane, I swear the time picks up and flies by. Pretty soon you will be like OMG I have to get everything done I may only have 7 weeks left! LOL.

Worked about 2 hours late last night so I was wiped when I got home. I was supposed to work from home today because a plumber was coming to replace our shower fixture in the spare bathroom, but my laptop has been in the shop at work since Thursday and it wasn't ready! I couldn't cancel the plumber since 4 people are arriving to stay here Thurs, and 1 shower for 6 people is a lot! So, the plumber has just gone. I think I'm going to take a bit of a nap, finish cleaning, then do my straps. I'm being a slacker on that cause I don't really know how to do what I want to, and don't want to mess it up! My niece and nephew want to swim this weekend while they are visiting, so I don't have time to take it somewhere.

So today, I used some leave I hadn't planned on, but the good news is my house will be cleaned up and ready by the time I'd normally be getting home from work so I won't have to worry about it.

 

[bobster]

Jane that's odd that you're under consultant care without that being explained to you during the booking in appointment. If it were anything to worry about though I'm sure they would have rung you so I wouldn't worry about it. Sounds like your trust has a funny system. Wonder why she kept your notes too.. how annoying.

2 weeks will fly by (she says). We are on the countdown together for our scans. I had awful cramps last night. Had to take 2 paracetamol which I've not had to do before. Worried me a bit but they seem to be better today so that's good. Wondering if I'm in a growth spurt as my belly has been itching today.

Mlm hope are now in the 2ww.

Mack have a lovely shower. Hope you got everything done ok. Keep us posted as to how it goes.

 

[GI_Jane]

I think it's because I have a history of depression and the midwife said if you have that your chances of post natal depression are higher, that's the only reason I can think of to see a consultant, duty of care and all that.

How are your cramps today bobster? They must have been pretty bad to take the paracetamol- I hope that no bleeding and using the Doppler are keeping you reassured. A growth spurt seems plausible. Keep up your water intake too.

Hope you and your house is ready for all your visitors mackjess. Are men allowed at the baby shower or it a girl thing?

It's our wedding anniversary this Saturday, feels more special this time knowing we are expecting no until after the scan in 2 weeks time though!

 

[GI_Jane]

Congrats on 18 weeks bobster, you sweet potato!

Oh do you watch eastenders? I'm laughing at the fake pregnancy and max booking her a private scan.