March Munchkins 2017 - calling all March Mummy's to be:)

[mirandaprice]

The holidays seem to have snuck up this year, been so so busy!

I have a gtt and a scan next week, looking forward to the scan

 

[Jackers0825]

I saw my OB today and she told me the next ultrasound is done at about 34-35 weeks! I haven't had one done since I was 18 weeks! I was pretty disappointed lol I really like to see the progress and make sure everything is going ok so this pushes my anxiety a bit.

But YES, the holidays! It feels like Christmas but also doesn't. It sneaks up on me every year!

 

[broodymrs]

Can't believe how quick Christmas has come around this year. I do love it but in a way I'm not that bothered this year as I'm wishing the time away until I meet my newest little man. Given that I can't drink and now I have to watch what I'm eating due to the GD it's not going to be as good as normal anyway. Will still be brilliant though. Just got all the little man's pressies wrapped tonight and did dh's too so all I've left to do is put a hamper together for my mum and dad. Wanted to go to a church service this Christmas but I don't think we're going to get so will probably go to the pub Christmas Eve instead 🙈 That's the same right 😜

 

[justplay91]

I agree, Christmas just isn't the same with GD. Next year!

 

[broodymrs]

I seem to be doing ok controlling with diet so far though. It's basically just slimming world and I found that really easy. My readings have all been ok too. I had cheese, crackers, crisps and a non alcoholic beer last night and was still ok so I'm not feeling it's quite the disaster I thought

 

[ttc bubby no2]

I saw my OB today and she told me the next ultrasound is done at about 34-35 weeks! I haven't had one done since I was 18 weeks! I was pretty disappointed lol I really like to see the progress and make sure everything is going ok so this pushes my anxiety a bit.

But YES, the holidays! It feels like Christmas but also doesn't. It sneaks up on me every year!

I have never had a scan later than the 20wk one, its a long wait but at least once they start moving it is a bit more reassuring (except then they decide to go quiet for a while).


I actually feel like I am really organised for Christmas this year but I think it is because I haven't taken too much on by trying to do too much. Just wrapped the kids presents so we can relax tomorrow night.

 

[elliecain]

I'm like a scanaholic!

So far...
IVF viability scan @ 6+3
Private reassurance scan @ 8+4
NHS dating scan @ 12+0
NHS anatomy scan @ 19+4
NHS growth scan @ 27+5

Still to go:
Private 3D baby bonding scan @ 28+5
NHS growth scan @ 31+5
NHS growth scan @ approx. 36w

 

[mirandaprice]

I get monthly growth scans since my anatomy scan at 20 weeks due to preeclampsia risk.

I have to say, I love them and don't mind I was flagged high risk because of it just because I get to see my little girl once a month. It's a huge treat after the stresses I've had this pregnancy.

 

[broodymrs]

I'm a scanaholic too. I've had:

8 weeks- private viability scan
20 weeks- Anamoly scan
22 weeks- repeat anamoly scan due to not getting all measurements,
28 weeks- growth scan

Still to come:
32 weeks- growth scan and placenta placement (but I know it's moved)
Every 2-4 weeks- growth scans depending on how GD is doing

Last pregnancy I had the two standard ones at 12 and 20, a private one at 8 and 29 and only right at the end did I get a growth scan and that was just the consultant using a portable machine at 40 weeks

I am getting really blasé about seeing him all the time 😜 I would love to get a 3D one but I can't justify the cost when we're getting so many done for free

 

[SweetV]

I have biweekly scans and I love them too. I get moved to weekly scans at 32-34 weeks until delivery. I also volunteered to be part of a study and I get an extra scan once a month. I'm a bit of a scanaholic and I love getting to bond with her.

 

[elliecain]

I'm paying £65 for the 3D one. My mum has advanced MS and can't come to any scans, so I'm partly doing this because I can video the whole thing on my phone. You aren't allowed to video the NHS ones and the pictures are great, but it's not the same as seeing him kick and smile etc.
This whole pregnancy has been so science led (with ICSI) that I just want the whole lot now! I'm intrigued by the bonding scan... prior to TTC, I thought they were really freaky and said I'd never have one! As soon as I started this process, I knew I wanted one.

 

[broodymrs]

What's a bonding one ellie?

 

[elliecain]

Some places call the 3D/4D a baby bonding scan because it is supposed to help with bonding

 

[ttc bubby no2]

I have had the most scans of all my pregnancies with this one:

5-6wks - womens assessment because I was worried it was ectopic
6.5 wks - fertility clinic viability scan
12 wks - NT scan
15 wks - private gender scan
20 wks - Morph scan (plus quick one the next day as something needed checking)

Hopefully I won't have any more as it would mean I need a growth scan for being too big or small.

With my boys I had 3 scans for each.

I wouldn't say I'm a scan-a-holic though, I would have loved more scans before 12wks due to anxiety about miscarriage but I'm ok to wait until birth to see bubs again now

 

[mirandaprice]

I'm loving having had and continuing to have more scans this pregnancy then last, I love seeing my little lady so much,watching her grow and change.

I've had so far:
One at 8 weeks, dating scan.
One at 9 weeks after a bleed.
One at 12 weeks.
One at 20 weeks, anatomy.
One at 22 weeks, continued anatomy.
One at 25 weeks, growth scan
and one this week at 28 weeks, growth scan and to check amniotic levels

My son I had two scans, one at 12 and the anatomy at 20...and if you wanna count a quick one at 28 weeks because I scared my dr when he asked about movement and one before I was induced to make sure he was head down and a good size

 

[SweetV]

Induction is booked for February 26th which means exactly 2 months from today. I'm all of a sudden feeling totally not prepared. I also have exactly 4 weeks of work left. The countdown is on!

 

[Jackers0825]

Induction is booked for February 26th which means exactly 2 months from today. I'm all of a sudden feeling totally not prepared. I also have exactly 4 weeks of work left. The countdown is on!

Ahhh, that's so exciting!

Are most of you in this group from the UK or US? I'm from the US. I ask because I'm reading a lot of stuff I've never heard of before lol

 

[broodymrs]

I'm in the uk. Think it's about half and half with some Canada and cyprus thrown in too.

 

[mirandaprice]

I'm in the US.

Had my gtt today, the nurse did an awful job drawing blood, left some nasty bruises.

I'm assuming my next app they'll start talking about csection dates, makes me anxious knowing it's going to be happening in the next three months (or less).

 

[Ellivort]

9 wks - viability and dating scan
12 wks - NT scan for screening
20 wks - Anatomy scan
22 wks - 2nd Anatomy scan to get missed measurements

Its been so long since I've seen bubs and with my GD I was hoping to have a 28wk scan scheduled at my last appt, but they didn't even mention it. I am going back Jan 3 and will ask then.

I have had u/s done in office, but really its just having a look. Not sure what the OB wants to see, but I'm always happy to see my little girl. On Jan 3rd when I go back he'll be taking a look and my hope is that she is starting to make a round about turn towards the exit. I will be asking about growth scan then as well.

I'm not sure what the GD protocol is in Canada. He might be waiting on my A1C results, done today to assess the need. I feel I've done a smashing job controlling sugars, but the A1C will certainly tell the real story!

Miranda: so sorry you had a rough experience during you're GTT. I saw the pics. As a Canadian phlebotomist I always use the smallest needle possible for GTTs since its always multiple picks and to be honest some people just are never good at picking. In my interactions with patients it does seem as tho nurses tend to be rougher than specifically trained blood technicians/phlebotomists. Hope your arm heals up quick!