March 2015 Pots of Gold

[LilFooshFoosh]

Feel better Swamp and Kits!!

I dislike them changing dates all the time. My doc here won't do it unless it is out by over 7 days. All three of my pregnancies they tried to change my dates after my first scan because bub was measuring behind about a week but I insisted they keep my original date (I'm one of those freaky people that actually does have a text book 28 day cycle with ov on cd14) and so far with my other pregnancies baby has caught up by the next scan and is measuring exactly right based on LMP. Using a scan at 5-7 weeks to determine gestational age is kinda silly IMO since a fraction of a mm makes the difference of a week! And I think it causes a lot of unnecessary worry... though I don't have a suggestion for a better way to do it! lol

It's my birthday today. I'm 30. DH gave me my present this morning and I felt like a complete twat! I am no good with surprises and I told DH exactly what I wanted. So I was expecting a certain present (nothing big, just unscented massage oil) but that isn't what he got me. Normally I have a little more tact, but definitely not pregnant me. Pregnant me burst into tears. He got me a lovely hand carved jewlery box, but it was empty. I have a jewlery box that I've had since I was 5 that I love and I don't/can't really wear jewlery so I don't have a lot of it anyway. I also think it is bad juju to get something empty. Anyway this all added up to me feeling super guilty for my reaction. I took a shower and calmed down a bit then we talked. At least we are good at communicating, everything is fine now. But I still felt like a total ass.... bah!

 

[babytots]

Hi ladies hope everyone is well. Hope you feel better soon swampmaiden and kits. It sucks being ill when pregnant

Lbrum I hate it when they change dates though once you have your 12 week scan they will probably go by that date.

Happy 30th birthday lilfoosh. Sending you a big hug got to love these hormones haven't you. I could cry at the drop of a hat too.

AFM I saw my doctor yesterday and she reffered me to the epu no questions asked (just went over my history). I got seen this morning and baby is looking healthy with a nice strong heartbeat. I am sooooo relieved and can finally let it sink in that I'm having another baby.

Just the 8/9 week hurdle to pass and I can relax more. My dating scan got moved further back though as baby measured smaller then what I think I am (but as you can see from the photo he/she is curled right up so doubt the measurement is accurate).

Booking a private scan for when I'm 10 weeks just to give me that reassurance. x

 

[swampmaiden]

I threw up for first time today.. I was surprised I actually did, but its nearly as reassuring as an u/s for everything progressing well in there!!!

Im an olive too now

 

[Smiler79]

Hi ladies hope everyone is well. I am reassured with the comments about nausea coming and gong as that is how I am. Some days I feel awful and feel nauseas all day but other days it is barely there. I know I should be pleased the days I feel well as I hate the nausea , esp running round after a 3.5yr old but the nausea is reassuring that all is ok with baby.

My 12 week scan is booked for Thursday 28th august so based o my previous two scans I will be 11 wks 5 days. I can't wait as we have decided to take our 3.5yr old woth us and will tell her about baby if all is ok xx

 

[flou]

My midwife appointment was postponed until tomorrow. I went into mothercare today to buy a maternity bra and had to leave as I burst into tears at the sight of all the baby things. It made me feel so broody but I am so not ready to buy stuff. I hate pregnancy hormones sometimes!

 

[babytots]

Smiler hope the 28th comes round quickly for you I bet your daughter will be happy to hear the news that she is going to be a big sister.

I know what you mean about having the sickness as reassurance. All my previous pregnancies I was really sick and this time slight nausea that goes when I eat. But like you I'm trying to enjoy it as there's nothing worse then having morning sickness and 4 kids to run around after lol.

Hugs Flou I must admitted I have bought a few baby clothes already With Jessica I was too scared to buy anything incase something happened and it did so I learnt that no matter what I buy it will not tempt fate or affect the outcome of my baby's health so I just go with it.

Hope your m/w appointment goes well tomorrow.

I think this pregnancy is going to fly by for me. I have to sons birthday next month, daughters birthday month after that and then Christmas not far off which would take me to the start of the 3rd trimester.

I can't wait to meet this little one now x

 

[floridamomma]

Babytots was your scan abdominal or vag if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Tmb0047]

Quick question....Any bought or thinking about buying a doppler? I'm thinking about it but not sure if it'll ease my worry or simply add to it?!

 

[LilFooshFoosh]

Hi Tmb, I got one during my last pregnancy. It arrived at 10w5d, in the mailbox when we got home from a scan! So I knew exactly where baby was and was able to find it after some searching. I found it a huge relief, I used about once a week (for less than 5 minutes, I got really good at finding him) to make sure everything was ok.

That being said, I have tried a couple of times this week to try to find this bub and I can't. I'm not worried as it is really early still, but I imagine it could probably really freak someone out if they couldn't find the HB.

Some people also have concerns with the effects on the fetus (from prolonged exposure), but there really isn't any way to prove/disprove any negative effects.

So, basically, it is a personal decision. I am definitely a worrier, but with this I know I might not be able to find the HB until 12 or even 15 weeks. I feel the benefits outweigh the risks and I only use it for short stints, if I haven't found the HB in 10 minutes of searching I will just leave it for a few days and try again. Some women become obsessive and try for hours.

If you read up on the potential risks and feel like you can use one reasonably/responsibly then go for it. If you feel like the risks outweigh the benefits or if you feel like you might freak out and end up in emerg in tears because you can't find it, then steer clear and save yourself the stress.

There are a ton of threads in 1st tri if you do a search with tons of people for & against. Whatever you decide is best for you!

 

[LilFooshFoosh]

Oh- I wanted to add, sometimes I wouldn't even try to find the HB, sometimes I would just listen to him kicking around in there.

 

[swampmaiden]

hello ladies

I cant believe how fast time is going by either.. Im already into my 9thweek.. and Im about to announce to my in-laws in another week! It seemed so far off, now its around the corner!

How has everyones miscarriage fears been going? Hopefully we are all progressing enough to start feeling more confidant.. I threw up yesterday, and today had some sickness but this afternoon Ive been feeling really good! lol its weird to feel paranoid based on feeling better, but 'they' say that by 9 weeks, our HCG levels have peaked and women start feeling better afterwards so hopefully thats all it is

So my girlfriend came over today and taught me how to make this fabulous black bean dip.. the key is to blend the beans, garlic, onions in a blender until smooth, and now i cant stop eating it with tortilla chips... so good!!! And theres no fat,oil in it but the taste satisfies the same craving for refried beans that i get, southern california girl that i am

 

[flou]

Yum that black bean dip does sound delicious. I might have to try that.

I'm finding that I feel more positive as I continue with my pregnancy. Then I will have a moment when I get scared and anxious but I am starting to feel more relaxed. I can't wait to get into my second tri!

One of my closests and oldest friends says she is going to call me tonight for a catch up. We don't see each other as often as we would like because we live about a 2 hour drive from each other. She knows about my previous losses but I think I am confident enough to tell her about my pregnancy. We told immediate family pretty much straight away. But most people I won't tell until 2nd tri. And as a teacher I am going to wait to see how long it takes for my students to notice!

 

[Juniperjan]

Hi All, just reporting back that I had my scan this morning which was great! Really relieved to see and hear the heartbeat and baby is measuring spot on at 7 + 3

I'm booked in again for another scan in 2 weeks and fingers crossed that all will be well then too.

 

[babytots]

Babytots was your scan abdominal or vag if you don't mind me asking?

It was vaginal hun. The EPU here very rarely do abdominal ones unless you know you are more then 8-9 weeks.

Quick question....Any bought or thinking about buying a doppler? I'm thinking about it but not sure if it'll ease my worry or simply add to it?!

Yes I plan to buy one eventually. Money is tight at the moment so not sure when it will be. Had one with my previous pregnancies and its so reassuring to have.

hello ladies

I cant believe how fast time is going by either.. Im already into my 9thweek.. and Im about to announce to my in-laws in another week! It seemed so far off, now its around the corner!

How has everyones miscarriage fears been going? Hopefully we are all progressing enough to start feeling more confidant.

Its flying by isn't it. I've know about this baby for 5 weeks now its crazy!!

My fears are still there but I'm able to get more excited about things now that I've seen baby. A part of me will always carry the fear.

Hi All, just reporting back that I had my scan this morning which was great! Really relieved to see and hear the heartbeat and baby is measuring spot on at 7 + 3

I'm booked in again for another scan in 2 weeks and fingers crossed that all will be well then too.

Thats fantastic news hun so happy to read that. I'm booking my private scan for 2 weeks time I can't wait. Makes the gap of waiting 5 weeks for my nhs one not seem as bad. x

 

[flou]

Juniperjan great news on your scan!

I had my midwife appointment and it went well. Mainly form filling and she took some blood for various tests. She sent off a request for my next scan which should be in about 3 weeks time. She weighed me and I have lost a bit of weight even though I've been eating loads and none of my clothes fit. Pregnancy must have definitely increased my metabolism!

 

[Juniperjan]

Thanks Ladies, it was a relief! I have my midwife booking in appointment on Wednesday now so I'm glad to have had a scan before that.

Still feeling really tired and pathetic. I just want to have a nap all the time, even when I get up in the morning!!

 

[babytots]

Flou pleased to hear your booking in went well. Hope your scan date comes in soon its always nice to have something to look towards.

Juniper I'm the same constantly feel tired and always wanting to nap (not that I get to as my boys are so noisy). Hope your booking in appointment goes well on Wednesday.

Well what a rough few days I have had this week has been a rollercoaster of emotions for me. After only seeing my baby 3 days previously happy and healthy last night I started gushing blood I've never been so scared in all my life I just knew things were going to end especially when I started cramping too. I went straight to a+e and sat for 2 and a half hours before someone finally came to see me. He took some bloods and then told me to sit back in the waiting area whilst he phoned the gynae up. Whilst in the waiting room I got harassed by a drunk man who wouldn't leave me alone kept pestering me to tell him what was wrong. In the end I went to the nurses station to report him and they sat me in a quiet area. Even then he wouldn't leave and started mouthing off to the nurse saying he wanted to talk to me. At that point I had completely broken down. Doctor called me back in and booked me in for a scan which was this morning.

I'm happy to say baby is fine heartbeating away and trace looking lovely, no cause for concern at all as to why the bleeding has happened. Told it was one of those things and that it was probably a breakthrough bleed caused by hormones.

I'm still bleeding and very tender in my abdomen but hopefully it will settle down soon. One thing is for sure I cannot lose this baby. The fear I felt last night sat waiting is one I never want to feel again. My losses happened 5-6 years ago so the grief isn't as raw and I know I'm not strong enough to go through all that again. x

 

[flou]

babytots. I think all of us on here could understand your fear. I am so pleased your little bub is still ok. Take it easy and I hope the bleeding stops soon.

 

[babytots]

Thanks flou the bleeding is back to being bright red tonight. I guess the only thing I can do is try and stay on bed rest for the next few days. Nothing more then epau can do unless it gets heavier or I get painful cramps. I just want it to stop so I can relax or at least turn to brown blood so I know its going. x

 

[Tmb0047]

Babytots - I'll keep you in my thoughts! Try to relax much as you can....feet up and don't attempt too much the next few days. So scary....glad baby is looking well. Did they say where your placenta was? Or did they see a bleed on the ultrasound?