*** January Jellybeans 2015 *** - join & chat here :) 132 so far!

[mrs.humphreys]

I'm craving bagels!! I Can't get enough of them & crisps, fresh orange juice too x

I'm planning on picking up some essentials like nappies & milk when the baby event is next on in asda & I'm going to start picking the odd boys up everytime I go for my weekly shop, at least that way I'm not having to spend a fortune all at once.
I'm still trying to decide on a baby bag there's just too many to choose from!! The one thing I can't find in stick anywhere are neutral newborn vests! I've looked in asda, tesco, babies r us, mothercare & online too & they're out of stock everywhere! They have them in stock from 3-6 or 6-9 months but not newborn I'm on a mission now so as soon as I find them I will be picking a few packs up straight away, I also have family & friends on the hunt for them too xx

 

[sethsmummy]

DONUTS! I WANT SUGAR RING DONUTS Almost cried as Tesco didn't have any... again! And anything really sweet! Love my strawberries!

Im so stuck on what pram i want!

https://www.mothercare.com/Hauck-Disney-Shopper-Trio-Pushchair-Set/651803,default,pd.html I was given this link... its the pram i had when Seth was a baby so i know its a really good pram but i just dont know lol theres just too much choice! xx

 

[mrs.humphreys]

I found it better to go into the shops & have a proper look at them, there was a few I thought I quite liked but then when I actually saw them I didn't like them at all lol the chicco one was the only 1 I saw online & liked & then fell in love with it when I saw it on display x

 

[sethsmummy]

we only really have one shop anywhere near us that has prams but they dont have a big selection. If i cant find one in there that i really like then i think ill go with the shop and drive. Since i've had one before i dont think i could go wrong getting another?! although i could be wrong Seths lasted from birth till he was just over 3 and that was bought second hand xx

 

[waiting2c]

Hey ladies How is everyone feeling today? Congrats on all the recent scans, so excited for mine next week!
Wow a lot of you are super organised, with my first I got nothing till about 25 weeks! This time round I need nothing as still have it all, will probably allow myself to buy a couple of new outfits once we know gender in september.
Ok so the thing I mentioned that I am struggling with at the moment is a decision. A week after my son was born and didnt seem to know how to feed they did an MRI and found that his brain had not grown properly, we have never found the cause of this, they did genetic testing but it came back clear for known genes (doesnt rule it out as could be a gene they dont know about yet). Now I have a wee dilemna at the moment as been offered a referral to a fetal screening board, who make a decision on a case by case basis to offer fetal screening for various defects. If they accepted our referral could potentially have a fetal MRI once or twice during the latter stages of this pregnancy to tell if the brain has grown properly or with the same issues as Devon. If the news was good then it would be so worth having as could relax and stop stressing, but if its bad I worry it would destroy me and make it so much harder to go through labour etc. Have to decide if the chance of good outweighs the risk of bad. I know me and I am also worried that if we choose not to screen and this baby can feed when born that wont be enough for me to relax and enjoy it as I will worry through every milestone patch that we wont achieve it and find out bad news. Ugh I hate that I am so worried about it all right now.

Sorry for the ramble just needed to put all my thoughts down somewhere. I apologise if I offended anyone by saying all that, I certainly dont want to offend or scare anyone else.

hope you all have great days!

 

[mrs.humphreys]

That's good, I had a graco basic travel system with my eldest, a first wheels twin pram when I had my 2nd as my eldest was only 2 1/2 but very lazy & hated walking anywhere then I had a MacLaren when he finally started walking then with my youngest I had the mothercare Trenton deluxe travel system, all of them lasted until my kids started walking & I never had an issue with any xx

 

[sethsmummy]

Hey ladies How is everyone feeling today? Congrats on all the recent scans, so excited for mine next week!
Wow a lot of you are super organised, with my first I got nothing till about 25 weeks! This time round I need nothing as still have it all, will probably allow myself to buy a couple of new outfits once we know gender in september.
Ok so the thing I mentioned that I am struggling with at the moment is a decision. A week after my son was born and didnt seem to know how to feed they did an MRI and found that his brain had not grown properly, we have never found the cause of this, they did genetic testing but it came back clear for known genes (doesnt rule it out as could be a gene they dont know about yet). Now I have a wee dilemna at the moment as been offered a referral to a fetal screening board, who make a decision on a case by case basis to offer fetal screening for various defects. If they accepted our referral could potentially have a fetal MRI once or twice during the latter stages of this pregnancy to tell if the brain has grown properly or with the same issues as Devon. If the news was good then it would be so worth having as could relax and stop stressing, but if its bad I worry it would destroy me and make it so much harder to go through labour etc. Have to decide if the chance of good outweighs the risk of bad. I know me and I am also worried that if we choose not to screen and this baby can feed when born that wont be enough for me to relax and enjoy it as I will worry through every milestone patch that we wont achieve it and find out bad news. Ugh I hate that I am so worried about it all right now.

Sorry for the ramble just needed to put all my thoughts down somewhere. I apologise if I offended anyone by saying all that, I certainly dont want to offend or scare anyone else.

hope you all have great days!

Hun i think that if knowing the results would help you relax more than it would be worth doing. If after baby comes you are going to constantly worry then in my honest opinion I would have it done. At least then you know what your up against and whether you need to prepare to have another special needs child
I dont think anyone will be offended with your question at all you need some support and thats what we are all here for xxx

 

[mrs.humphreys]

Hey ladies How is everyone feeling today? Congrats on all the recent scans, so excited for mine next week!
Wow a lot of you are super organised, with my first I got nothing till about 25 weeks! This time round I need nothing as still have it all, will probably allow myself to buy a couple of new outfits once we know gender in september.
Ok so the thing I mentioned that I am struggling with at the moment is a decision. A week after my son was born and didnt seem to know how to feed they did an MRI and found that his brain had not grown properly, we have never found the cause of this, they did genetic testing but it came back clear for known genes (doesnt rule it out as could be a gene they dont know about yet). Now I have a wee dilemna at the moment as been offered a referral to a fetal screening board, who make a decision on a case by case basis to offer fetal screening for various defects. If they accepted our referral could potentially have a fetal MRI once or twice during the latter stages of this pregnancy to tell if the brain has grown properly or with the same issues as Devon. If the news was good then it would be so worth having as could relax and stop stressing, but if its bad I worry it would destroy me and make it so much harder to go through labour etc. Have to decide if the chance of good outweighs the risk of bad. I know me and I am also worried that if we choose not to screen and this baby can feed when born that wont be enough for me to relax and enjoy it as I will worry through every milestone patch that we wont achieve it and find out bad news. Ugh I hate that I am so worried about it all right now.

Sorry for the ramble just needed to put all my thoughts down somewhere. I apologise if I offended anyone by saying all that, I certainly dont want to offend or scare anyone else.

hope you all have great days!

Wow what a decision you have to make hunni big hugs xxx

I haven't a clue what I would do in your situation all I can suggest is maybe sitting down with a specialist/midwife/consultant & discussing it with them? They might be able to answer any questions/worries you may have & also help you make the best decision for you & baby xx

 

[waiting2c]

Thanks Ladies, I see my midwife in a couple of weeks so will definitely discuss with her, my OH hasnt been a huge help on this as I have argued both sides so well he is now confused too lol.

Odds are in our favour, if it was genetic it would be a 25% chance of recurrance, if not then as low as 0. Worst case that is still 75% for good outcome... (this is what I am telling myself all the time).

 

[wishingalways]

I agree with the other ladies if it will help you relax have it done and if it comes back bad news at least you can come to terms before baby arrives just you and hubby.. As you said if you don't you will want it done after he is born to put your mind at ease and they might not do it and that would then stress you out again so it sounds like you want to have it done but you still have time to think about it. Xxx.

 

[waiting2c]

woohoo, my 12 week scan just got moved to this sat! Dont have to wait another week, just a few days! Cant wait to see baby again!

 

[cheezytrish]

woohoo, my 12 week scan just got moved to this sat! Dont have to wait another week, just a few days! Cant wait to see baby again!

awesome!! I hope you get a good pic!

 

[sunshine85]

Hey girls! :waves:


I cannot believe I am in the second tri


2 days away from 15 weeks and 2 weeks away from our gender scan. I am in love with my doppler as it has kept me sane!!

Still having a hard time eating healthy and drinking enough water.


I really wanna buy a baby item already haha. But don't want to jinx anything.

Had an appt today and doc said everything looks good. HB was strong.I have a little bump already. My doc will have me on the progesterone/baby asa regimen until 25 weeks. Ughhh!

 

[cheezytrish]

belly photo: 14wks

 

[mrsstrezy]

wow...you ladies have been busy with buying baby stuff! The only thing I'm doing right now is stocking up on diapers. I'm not planning on doing too much shopping until I know the gender. There are just so many options out there for everything, it's overwhelming!! I would rather have all the choices narrowed down by 50% once I know the gender. I have been looking at baby bags though. I'm thinking I'm sold on the yummy mummy bags...I just may have to have one I also have bedding choices picked out for both boy/girl. I'm hoping I won't have to buy too much. I'm having a HUGE baby shower this fall and I'm sure I'll get a lot of stuff. Hoping our parents may step up and get us the crib..that would be awesome.

 

[SCgirl]

I'm still often checking with the doppler. Tonight the hb sounded stronger than it's been, but also crazy fast- btw 170-180... Usually it's 160s. Thought it was supposed to slow down... Anyone else have experience with a high heart rate around 14 weeks? (Poss in 180s)

 

[sethsmummy]

Im so jelous of all you ladies finding babies on the dopplers. We tried again last night but still cant find it ... sometimes i hate being a bigger woman

wishing - woohoo on your scan being brought forward! EEKK

Sc - im sure i read somewhere the hb speeds up a little again after 12 weeks and then settles .. ill see if i can find it again on google xx

 

[sethsmummy]

By the beginning of the 9th week of pregnancy, the normal fetal heart rate is an average of 175 BPM. At this point it begins a rapid deceleration to the normal fetal heart rate for the middle of the pregnancy of about 120-180 BPM. There is also a slowing of the normal fetal heart rate in the last ten weeks of pregnancy, though the normal fetal heart rate is still about twice the normal adult's resting heart rate.

Your baby's normal fetal heart rate will also vary naturally, just as your heart rate does. Movement, sleeping and other activities can cause a normal variation. Be sure to talk to your midwife or doctor about concerns that you have with your baby's heart rate.

I was wrong but it does say it can vary xx

 

[brunettebimbo]

Seths Mummy where abouts are you looking? I was looking to low!

I can't believe I'm 14 weeks today

 

[sethsmummy]

I had dh look from my pelvic bone upto around 2 fingers down from my belly button. He pressed quite hard too. But i am plus size so shouldnt really expect to find it myself. I got it the other day for all of 2 seconds then couldnt find it again