Newly pregnant and bleeding...help!

[akblaze]

Happenstance I'm doing much better today!! Still a bit congested but it's pretty much how I was before I got sick. I'm pretty sure this is just pregnancy related. I was able to find the energy to do a short work out, which I haven't done since I got sick! So that's progress!

Haha! Men so couldn't handle doing everything that us ladies do! of course I'd pay to see them attempt to! Have you seen the movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger called Junior? It's where he has an embryo implanted in his belly for research and he was only going to carry it to the second trimester then abort it but he didn't and he carried the baby to term and went into labor! They of course did a c-section. Such a funny movie! One way to give men a taste of what we go through!

As for the movement! I have felt it every day in the past week! and twice I've gotten two good kicks and actually saw my belly move!!!!!!! I would poke my belly and she would kick back, it was so cute!!! Then I sat up to get my phone so I could video it and of course she stopped!!! I'm determined to get it on video eventually though!!! She must be like her daddy, he's the most camera shy person I know!!
I do feel it really low a lot too, it feels like she's kicking my cervix! It's so weird but it's been amazing

I'm really hoping he's home in time for the 3d/4d scan. I think the place here says anytime between 26 and 32 weeks? Something like that... Mid may I'll be 27 weeks and he isn't getting back to the states until late may so I'm afraid he won't be here in time for it... but I'm still hoping!!!
I understand why you guys aren't sure.. I believe here it's going to cost us $220 to do it!

That's so great that you got to see that episode. I love seeing the episodes where they use the tubs! I've heard they help sooo much if you want to go all natural. Have you thought about using the tubs?

My classes are online so I don't ever really have an excuse for not getting my work done but it does make it way harder sometimes! I did get to see my dad! Luckily my head started feeling better by dinner time, when I picked him up! Of course his first comment was "man, you need to lay off the food" I just said "oh gee thanks!" haha. He likes to tease me, but I know that means he's just really excited!

How have you been feeling? Are you still getting headaches? I hope they are easing up for you! Oh, and how have your aversions and MS been?
I hope you and your little one are doing wonderful!!!!!

Sending you both looaddsss of hugs from my little bundle of joy and me!!!

Charliejo I'm sooo sorry that the spotting has returned full force but it's great that you have found your little one on the doppler!! the doppler was a great reassurance to me when I had the spotting! Happenstance is right when she says those of us that have spotting it normally comes and goes a few times, unfortunately for us. But know that we are here for you through it all!!! I'll keep my fingers crossed that the spotting goes away for good really soon!!!!

Sending you and your LO tons of hugs!!!

 

[Happenstance]

I'm so happy you're feeling much better!!! Stupid congestion, I hope it goes away soon too. It's a really positive sign that you're feeling more energetic, just make sure you don't do too much

Yes, I have seen Junior but haven't seen it in ages. It was such a funny movie! I must see if I can find it somewhere as it'd be great to see it again. My SIL and her DH were posted to the states when they had their first daughter, and they took part in some antenatal classes. Part of it was that the husbands had to wear a pregnancy suit to let them 'understand' what us women go through. They took pics and it was so funny. Although, wearing a big belly for 20 minutes does NOT give men an idea of what we go through!!!

I'm so happy you are feeling all that movement now. I knew she would listen to her auntie!!! My little ninja niece is in full action I really hope you get a video of it as I'd LOVE to see it. I can't believe you saw your belly move too! Does it still feel like a fish?! I think it's so cute she's camera shy like your DH. But she better get over that when she's born as I get a feeling she'll be one of the most photographed babies out there!

I'm sure your DH will be home in plenty time for your scan. If it looks like he's going to be delayed then we'll go and kidnap him to make sure. I'm happy to be your preggo cell mate!!! Although, they'd have to give us access to Google and I'd really need to check out the food options in prison first, you know how my aversions are!!!

I've thought about having a water birth, I used to be dead set on it. But the more I watch One Born Every Minute, the more I wonder if it's the magic cure I hoped it would be!!! Also, you're not guaranteed to have access to the pool and I would hate to set my mind on it and then it not be available. So, I'm pretty much keeping an open mind about it. My birth plan at the moment is: get baby out as quickly and painlessly as possible!!! Oh, and I'm terrified of drugs so not sure how the latter part of that's going to go!!!

Oh, online classes must be hard to stick to. I remember when I was at uni I used to have the cleanest house in the world because I used to try and do anything apart from what I had to do!!! I used to have to go to the library to study because there were too many distractions at home. Are you planning on continuing study when your LO is here? That would be a MASSIVE distraction!!!

I'm so glad you got to see your dad, he sounds really funny. I bet he was so over the moon to see you

AFM: I've been feeling pretty good lately. Apart from yesterday when I walked into the kitchen and DH was emptying the dishwasher. I almost threw up right then and there. We now have a rule that he has to warn me when he's doing anything with the dishwasher and I can't go into the kitchen for at least 30 minutes to make sure the smell is gone! I figured we should just stop using the dishwasher but then I found out that washing up liquid has the same effect. So, I'm pretty stuck. At least DH can do the dishes!!! I just don't understand it, it's such a weird aversion?!?!

I went to see my mum and dad yesterday and I took my doppler with me. It took about 10 minutes, but we eventually found baby and it was brilliant!!! Last time we found baby the numbers went up but it was moving around so much it was only for a few seconds, and we didn't really get a good heartbeat sound. This time, it was like a thundering train! It was AMAZING and we were so excited!

CharlieJo, how are you doing? How's the spotting? I'm glad you've been having good luck with the doppler. That's me 13 and a half weeks and that was pretty much the first time we got to hear a proper heartbeat. My baby must be a late developer (or an excellent hide and seeker!!!). I hope your spotting is gone and that work isn't too busy for you just now. My work's been CRAZY busy, it's just non-stop right now!!!

Anyway, better go ladies. Sending you both lots and lots and lots and lots of and

PS HitGirl are you still around? Sending you and your LO too.

 

[akblaze]

Happenstance, still a bit stuffy and still thinking it's just from having a bun in the oven! Lucky me! I feel like it's never going to go away!

That's awesome that you SIL and her DH's antenatal class made the men wear that fake belly for 20 minutes!!! I would so take pictures!!!! Of course 20 minutes so does NOT give them a real taste of what it's like to be pregnant!

I have still been feeling her every day off and on! Most of the time she's kicking super low, it feels like she's kicking my cervix. I'm pretty sure she is breech most of the time (she was at my last scan). The two times I saw my belly move I'm guessing she was doing some flips and that's when she got me up higher with her kicks. Unless she has a super good punch already! That's my girl!!!! Still determined to get a video eventually though!!! Last night was fun though, I was using the doppler and she started moving around trying to get away from it and I could feel her while listening and hearing her kicks! That's the first time I've felt it as I was using the doppler!

Well he told me he hits his 330 days on May 7th so they will hopefully send him out of there within the day or two after that *crosses fingers* then he's off to washington... but at least he'll be closer and get to come home to visit and just maybe I'll get to go down there! The odds of him being able to join me for the 3d/4d scan are looking up! Plus I think with our aversions we wouldn't survive in prison!! I feel like the pickiest eater on the planet lately!

I think keeping an open mind is a great idea! I'm trying to do the same but can't help but be dying for a water birth (or at least to labor in the tub). Mainly for the pain relief that it might bring and I just absolutely love water and find it sooo relaxing! I absolutely do not want meds either!

The online classes aren't too bad. I think it's way harder than the last University I went to. I think because it's easier to slide by when your going to class but online it's all graded on your discussions, quizzes, and papers so there is no sitting in the back of the class just being there.. like I usually was! I love online though, I feel like I get a lot more out of it since I have to work harder. Once baby peanut is here I plan to take a month off.. the maximum I can take is 45 days before they kick me out of enrollment and I have just over a year before I have my BA so I don't want to delay it too long. I have a feeling it's going to be VERY hard but luckily DH is super supportive so I know he'll be a ton of help.

Haha! Your aversion to the dishes and dish soap is so funny!!! But hey you can't help what your body likes and doesn't like right now! I'm sure it's nice to get a break from the dishes, your DH can handle it just fine! Hey, maybe he'll just get into the habit of doing them and it'll just turn into his job!!
aww! YAY!!! I'm so happy for you that you got to hear the HB super loud! I swear that sound never gets old! Every time it's just so amazing!
I can't believe your about to be 14 weeks!!!!!! Well, I can believe it because I knew you and baby would be just fine! But I'm soooo happy for you!!!! I still can't believe your appointment with your midwife is so far awayyyy though! We are still waiting on those pictures too! I suppose I will wait patiently though!
I hope you and your little one are doing great and have a wonderful day!!!
Sending you both loads of massive hugs!!!!!

 

[Charliejo83]

Hi Ladies

Akblaze - I am so glad you are feeling better! i think you are right though it is prob down to pregnancy I have heard congestion can be a symptom in tri 2!! Oh well I suppose in some ways you can comfort yourself with that as at least you will have something to show in the end - not like when you usually have the flu and are just miserable!

It is so exciting that you can now feel your LO - I can't wait to feel that first kcik but always think I will get freaked out my seeing my actual belly move!

Happenstance - I can't believe you are now 14 wks - that is amazing! I remember starting to read this thread just after my BFP when the spotting started and now look at you!! That is so exciting!

It is fab you heard the HB with your mum!! I lost mine again but found it on Saturday! Had my SIL round yesterday with her 3 kiddies - she is 20 weeks pregnant at the minute and I was so jealous when I put the doppler on her and literally found HB immediately - I have to try for like half an hour!!

She had a HB of 178 so we were predicting a girl - she finds out today so we will see if that theory works!

I've had no spotting since Sat morning so everything crossed it holds off! My symptoms are pretty non-existent though - i almost want a dishwasher type aversion just to remind my I'm still pregnant! My tiredness is not even that bad anymore - though my boobs are still very sore (I've always been big chested so I think that's why I feel it so much!)

On countdown for my scan next week- then will think about officially announcing I think but we will see! Happenstance it does seem ridicoulous you still have to wait so long to see your midwife - I was told you are supposed to have the dating scan between 11 - 14 weeks on the NHS, not really fair you have had to go private! Think if I were you I would be getting a letter of complaint straight in there! By the time you see your MW I will have seen mine twice and had 3 NHS scans (okay 2 of them emergency but still) and I'm a month behind you!! The NHS really annoys me sometimes!!

Anyway rant over - the weather is def making me feel more positive today and talking pregnancy and babies with my SIL yesterday (she knows) madeit start to feel all the more real! I almost think I've spent so much time worrying about spotting etc. that I've not thought about the fact I am actually (touch wood) going to be a mother! This was an unplanned pregnancy too so I def haven't got my head round that part yet - feel like I can't though until my scan!

Anyway bigs hugs to you and your LO's

 

[akblaze]

YAY! I GOT HER KICKS ON VIDEO!!!
Here is the link to the video: https://s1135.photobucket.com/albums/m638/taylorneininger/?action=view&current=3-25-12mvmnt2.mp4

It's just a little twitchy movement but I love it!!!

CharlieJo It definitely does make it easier to deal with knowing that it is probably just from pregnancy!! Much better than being sick!!!

Did you get to find out what your SIL is having? My LO's HB is in the 140's most of the time, sometimes it goes up to the 150's. I can't remember what the theory states! Is it above a certain rate that it predicts girl?

That's so wonderful that your spotting has stopped! I'm keeping everything crossed that it stays gone this time!!! I wouldn't worry about the lack of symptoms, my symptoms would also come and go.. sometimes I didn't even feel pregnant, AT ALL! That of course isn't comforting!

I'm so excited to see new pics of your LO!!! I wonder if he/she will be doing another hand stand for you!! And agree with her, Happenstance!!! I can't believe they are making you wait so long! I would be so mad! Especially with all the spotting you had you'd think they would want to get you in sooner! GRR!!!! I could teleport myself there and beat someone up!!!!

It definitely is easy to forget to enjoy your pregnancy in the first tri! It's hard to enjoy it with all the spotting but I think it's still good to try! I think having the doppler helped me enjoy first tri way more!!!

I hope you and your little one are doing wonderful and I hope the spotting is staying away!!!!! Sending you both loads of hugs!!!

 

[Happenstance]

WOW!!! You could totally see your tummy moving! She's probably thinking 'hey, mum, stop prodding me I'm trying to sleep!' That is so cool! I can't believe you got it on camera! Have you sent it to your DH? I bet he's going to absolutely LOVE that! Is it sore when she's kicking so low down or is it not that hard? It must be hard enough if it's making your tummy twitch!!!

That's great news that DH is getting closer to coming home. About blinkin' well time!!! Hanging about in limbo, not knowing when you're coming home, must make it all so much worse. How long will he be in Washington for before coming home for good? Now you can start researching your 4d scans! And, yes, I'm kinda glad we don't need to go to prison now!!! Phew...!

I'm sorry you're still feeling a bit stuffy, are you still using the breathe easy strips? Are they working at all?

I can't believe you're only planning on taking 45 days off class when baby's here! You'll be so tired! Can you not pay someone to pretend to be you?!?! That's a nightmare that they would throw you out if you weren't back by then. Do they not have any kind of special dispensation because you've just given birth? That rule sounds to me like it was made by a man!

And thanks to both you lovely ladies for your concern about my super-late midwife appointment. I must say, my appointment is the latest one I've heard of. It's just typical that it's happened to me! Well, she'll be sorry as I've been building up my list of questions and when I see her, I'll be hitting her with War and Peace!

CharlieJo I'm so glad the spotting has stopped and I agree with Akblaze, I hope this time it's gone for good.

I'm so glad you're finding baby's hb so well early on. This time when I found baby it was way over the other side. Before it had been low down on the left, this time it was way over on the right. Crazy how much it moves!!! That's great that you have your SIL to share your pregnancy with. Let us know how she gets on and whether it's a boy or a girl. What does she have already? Boys, girls or a mix of both?

And I've decided to very kindly gift you my dishwasher aversion, so I'm sending that to you with all my love in this post. I can't for the life of me think why on earth my body has decided to start hating dishwasher soap! Funnily enough, dirty dishes don't bother me, just the soap! Maybe I should start buying disposable plates and cutlery? Oh, DH would LOVE that How have you been with food? Any aversions there? I've been getting slightly better but still have a lot of 'off' days.

It sounds to me like you are one of the lucky ones who'll make it through first tri with just sore boobs. I think that's great. My boobs have been tender the whole time, but it's only recently that they've started to look darker. I always thought that happened earlier in pregnancy? Also, I now have a very, very faint linea nigra on my belly. You really, really have to look but it's definitely there!

I'm glad you're thinking of announcing after your scan next week, it'll be nice to share it with people and let them be excited for you. What day's your scan? You'll be amazed by how much baby has grown! Hey, perhaps after your appointment you could send your midwife to see me? I'm sure she wouldn't mind jumping on the train to Scotland for a few hours!

And I think it's great that this was an unplanned pregnancy, at least you didn't have all the pre-preggo worries and stresses of trying. Mind you, I bet it came as a massive shock! Can't wait to see your new pics of baby. Are you planning on finding out the sex at some point in the future?

AFM: I'M IN SECOND TRI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just never, ever thought that I'd get here. And here I am!!! 14 weeks, second tri and a lemon! Gosh, it doesn't get much better than this! Plus, I'm feeling great today. Got a super, duper busy day at work but even that isn't going to burst my bubble. Today, is a happy day.

Anyway, talking about work...I better run. Sending you both lots and lots of hugs. And CharlieJo, here's a special hug for you with my dishwasher aversion attached!

 

[Charliejo83]

Hi Ladies - the SIL is having a boy!! Exactly what they wanted as that will give them 2 girls and 2 boys!! I am secretly hoping for a boy too but to be honest will be delighted with either!!

I've had a little more spotting today but I'm choosing to ignore as it was the result of a difficult BM (TMI sorry) so I have decided it isn't real!!

I've not been able to find baby for the past few days but have bitten the bullet today and bought the Sonoline B as recommended by you ladies - mine was only on hire and has to go back next week and I really want one with a monitor as I am hearing so many sounds it is difficult to distinguish!!

My scan is exactly as week today and I am sooooo nervous - I just really don;t want to get bad news!! I've promised myself and DH that if it is good I will become a panic free zone and start to finally embrace being pregnant!! Think it will be a long week though!

Akblaze that video is absolutely fab!! I love it!! It is amazing to see - really does feel like a little miracle doesn't it!!

Happenstance - I am going to embrace your dishwasher aversion so thanks for sending it over - I may try it out when I get home tonight!!

Well my symptoms are still at bay - feel absolutely fine, not even that tired! but instead of panicing I am going to try and enjoy feeling good as it may not last very long!!

Right best get back to work....

 

[akblaze]

Happenstance, Haha! She probably hates me poking her, but it makes her kick back more so I can't help it!!!!! She seems to be most active late at night and in the mornings and occasionally after I eat. I sent it to DH as soon as I got them and he got to see them that night when he was finished working He absolutely loves it!!! I know he's sooo excited to come home and get to feel her kicks!
It's still not sore, to me it feels like I'm being flicked on the inside. When she does flips it feels like a little fishy swimming around super fast. It's still such a weird feeling! I know some women will describe it as like bubbles popping but I know everyone feels their LO's differently.

I just can't wait until he's home!! It's about all I can think about lately.. him, baby peanut, and school.. that's all my mind is wrapped around lately! We don't know how long he'll be in Washington for.. could be anywhere from May to August. We're really hoping they send him home shortly after he gets to Washington...best case scenario! Probably won't find out until he gets there though. Grrr!!! I'm sooo tired of him being gone!!!!

The breathe easy strips help a little. I didn't wear one last night but wasn't as congested as I have been! hopefully it stays that way! When the breathe easy strips don't help because the congestion is too bad I'll use the Afrin, as my OB said I can still use it before bed as needed Finally getting a decent night sleep!!!

Haha! I would LOVE to pay someone to take my classes!!! As far as I know the max days is 45 regardless of the reason! I know it's going to be sooo hard! DH says that he'll make sure I get my "me time" once the baby is here to keep me sane LOL! But I don't think he realizes that until I start pumping around 5weeks little peanut and I will be pretty attached!! Probably just have to work on my classes when she's napping. If I can even stay awake!!

That's good that you are saving all your questions! Make sure they actually take their time with you and don't rush you in and out, especially since you have to wait so long!!!!
CONGRATS ON JOINING SECOND TRI!!!!!
I'm soooo happy for you!!!!! Are you still planning on seeing some friends and telling them with a lemon!? I'm so excited to hear how they react!! It's wonderful that you are feeling great too!!! Hopefully your one of the lucky ones that has an easy second tri!!! You definitely deserve it!!
Hopefully you get to start feeling your LO soon too!!!
Have you decided on finding out the sex or not if they are able to tell you at your appointment?!
I hope you are continuing to do wonderful and that work isn't wearing you out too much!!! Have DH give you a nice back or foot rub!!!
Sending you and your LEMON toonnssssss and ginormous hugs!!!!

CharlieJo, Aww! Congrats to your SIL!!! Do you have any guesses on what you're having? From the beginning I just KNEW we were having a girl!!! DH and I were hoping for a boy first as we were trying to get pregnant, just because girls scare me!!! I couldn't be happier with a little girl though

I'm sorry you had a little spotting!! I agree though, you should just blame it on the difficult BM. The same thing happened to me in first tri. I was always TERRIFIED to have a BM!!!!

I think you'll really like the Sonoline B! I've never had problems with mine and can always find baby! Sometimes it takes more time because she likes to dodge it but for the most part it's pretty easy to use! And the LCD screen is wonderful!

yay!!!! Your scan will be here in no time! That's so wonderful that you are staying positive. I'm sure you'll get great news!!! My scan is also in 6 days! This week needs to hurry up and fly by for us!!!

It definitely feels sooo much more real now that I can feel her moving every day and see it on occasion too!!! I'm just in awe every time she starts moving around! I never thought I'd get here, definitely feels way too good to be true!!!!

I think I might join you ladies and try out this dish soap/washer aversion when DH gets home!!! we don't have a dish washer but I'm sure it'll work with just hand washing the dishes too!!!

Definitely try not to panic about the symptoms. Your so positive, that's so wonderful!!! I'm sure your LO is thanking you for it too!!! I think it's sooo important to do your best to enjoy your pregnancy! A while back Happenstance said that she was going to start trying to enjoy hers more because this is the only time she'll ever be pregnant with this baby! She made such a GREAT point!!! We spend so much time worrying that I think we forget that this really is a once in a lifetime experience with this LO inside of us!!!

I hope you and your LO are doing great today!!!! Sending you both lots of hugs!!!!

 

[Happenstance]

Congratulations to your SIL CharlieJo! It's great that she got the news she wanted!

I agree you should ignore the spotting as it probably is the result of the BM. Has it gone now?

Great news on the Sonoline B, I don't think I would've been able to tell the difference between the sounds otherwise! It is still difficult to find but at least you know when you've got it!

I'm so happy that you and Akblaze have your scans on the same day! Although, I do feel a little left out! You had both better send lots of pics to make up for it!

PS How are you finding my dishwasher aversion?

Akblaze How are you and LO? Is she still ninja-kicking you!

I'm so glad DH got to see the video, he must have been over the moon What did we do before internet and camera phones?!?!

And I LOVE your commitment to your classes. I think I'll need 45 days just to recover from the birth!

I'm still planning on telling my friends but hoping to wait until next week and do it with an orange instead. I think it looks more impressive!!! Plus, I can draw a little baby face on them (the oranges that is, not my friends! Although, that would be kinda fun...!)

How's the congestion? Hope it's a bit better and you're starting to sleep through the night. I can't believe how much you're suffering during second tri! It's about time you started to feel better, please tell your body that I said that!

Anyway, sorry for being brief but I'm in the middle of cooking dinner and I'm smelling burning!!! Better dash!

Love and hugs to you both and to your LOs

 

[akblaze]

Hi ladies!!

CharlieJo, How is your spotting now? I'm sending no spotting dust your way!!!!

I hope you and your little one are doing great today!!! Crossing my fingers for good news!!!

sending you both lots and lots of and hugs!!

Happenstance, She is still pretty active Still feeling her everyday! She was pretty calm last night though.. I think she was mad at her daddy because he just moved to a new FOB and doesn't have internet... so we won't get to talk as much now, when we do it'll be on the phone which gets expensive! I find it funny because she always starts moving around when he's online or when he calls!

That's great that you're still planning on doing that with your friends! I agree, an orange is a lot more impressive!! Drawing the baby face on the orange is such a great idea too!!! I wonder if you could make a diaper to go around part of it!?

The congestion is actually getting better!!! Actually getting decent nights sleep now, as long as I have a big fluffy pillow in between my legs to prevent hip/back pain. My head also hasn't been hurting as much too, so hopefully second tri is starting to get better for me, finallyyy!!! *keeping my fingers crossed!*

How have you been feeling? Are the headaches and MS staying away?

Well my doc office called yesterday to tell me that my OB will be in surgery monday morning and might be late so I would need to call before I head over.. I told them I could just reschedule if that would make it easier for the doc since it was just a routine appointment and I had no concerns.. so now my appointment is Wednesday! I don't mind because that just means she will be a couple days bigger!!

are we on a countdown to your appointment yet!? two-ish weeks now right?? Do you know if you and your DH are going to want to find out the sex?

I hope you and your LO are doing wonderful today and still getting spoiled lots by your DH!!!
sending you both loads and loads of and hugs!!!

HitGirl, we miss you and we're thinking about you and your LO!!!! Come back and see us soon!!

 

[Happenstance]

OMG! I can't believe that tomorrow you'll be 20 weeks. That's half way!!! WOW! I'm not sure what fruit or veg you'll be but that I hope it is something wonderful to mark you being 50% of the way to meeting your beautiful little baby girl!

I'm sorry your DH has moved to a place with no internet. I can't believe what the army are making you guys go through! Do they at least pay for his calls? How long will he be there for before he moves again? Hopefully not long as you need to be able to talk to him regularly. Mind you, it's great he got to see the twinges in your tummy before he moved to the new place!

It's so freaking cute that she moves a lot when her dad is on the phone! I want you to pay close attention next time you read one of my posts and see if I get the same reaction Well, I am planning on being a favourite auntie!!!

I'm loving your diaper on my orange idea. I'm going to use that! I'll try and make a little nappy from tissue paper. And perhaps a little baby bonnet? Mind you, I'm not that good with practical arty things, so not sure how it'll turn out?! By the time I'm finished I'll be in my 16th week and the orange will be irrelevant!!!

How did you tell your friends? Did you just come clean and tell them? I don't know why, but I'm really nervous about telling people. It's almost as if it's my big secret or something. I know that sounds weird!

Well, my headaches have been back full force this week. It's almost as if the second tri switch has clicked and now it's headache city! MS has been in the background but nowhere near what it was. I'm glad you're starting to feel a bit better and for being able to get to sleep at night What a shame about your hip and back pain. Has that been quite recent? Mind you, I'm not that surprised, you've got a massive bump to carry!

I can't believe you have to wait longer for your scan. But you're right, your little bundle of joy will be even bigger. I can't wait to see what she looks like now! According to my baby book, she should be between 14 and 16cm at 20 weeks - that's huge! Yes, my appointment is in a couple of weeks time, April 12. I don't know how the NHS expects you to go all this time without a scan! If it hadn't been for my early emergency scans and my private one I wouldn't even have seen baby yet! That's crazy! Mind you, I already have 17 pictures (although, technically two don't count as it was my very first scan and the pics only show a yolk sac!). And no, I'm still not finding out the sex. Although DH is just DYING to know!

Hope you enjoy all the extra that you're getting and that you have a wonderful weekend. I'm sending you lots of lovely Friday and

CharlieJo hope you are doing well and that the spotting has disappeared. It's so close to your appointment now, I can't wait to see your pics. I've checked my baby book for you too and it says you should be around 30-42mm - that's a massive difference since your last scan. You'll be so surprised by how much baby has grown

Hope you're having fun with my dishwasher aversion. Oh, if you fancy a change, I also can't stand tea right now. Haven't been able to look at the stuff for weeks!

Hope you have a wonderful weekend and sending you and your LO some lovely Friday and too.

Take it easy ladies and have a fabulous weekend.

x x x

 

[akblaze]

I know!! I can't believe I'm HALF WAY!!!! Our bundle of joy is now the size of a small CANTALOUPE!!! The next big mark is making it to 24 weeks!! Then she will be viable outside the womb!

It definitely sucks, unfortunately since he's not military he doesn't get to use the computer rooms that the military offers the soldiers. The main bosses in his company are at Kandahar, where he's at now and they don't let them use their internet for personal use.. I've learned the last 14 months that his company DOES NOT care about families... He'll be where he's at now until mid may, until he comes back to the states. As far as them paying for calling cards, I wish!! But no, we have to pay for them. He did say he'll try to get on so he can see the new pictures of his baby girl!

I'm still amazed at how much she moves when I talk to him! This morning, again, it happened! She actually is moving right now too! She must want to say hi to her favorite auntie!!!

I'm so not artsy either!!! Maybe you can go to the store and find a little baby set that would fit a super small doll? or you could just draw a little diaper on it! However you do it, it's going to be soooo cute!!!!

We just came clean about it The people that are closest to us knew we were trying and they knew how worried I was that the clomid wouldn't work. We ended up coming clean by 10 weeks! Mind you I still didn't talk about the pregnancy that much besides on here because I was still terrified!

I'm sooo sorry your headaches are back! I think I jinxed myself because I have a headache today. I usually get a bit of MS with the headaches too. Hopefully another second tri switch flips for us and we start feeling great and energized!!!! I've had the hip pain for a couple weeks now, as long as I have a big fluffy pillow then it's not bad, but I keep making pillows go flat! DH keeps reminding me that I should buy a maternity pillow. He's so sweet I'm pretty used to the back pain as I have three slipped vertebrae in my lower back.. I have a device implanted to help with back pain but I've been too scared to use it since I got pregnant!

I'm sooo excited for my scan! I'm a little nervous because I know the OB will be checking for any abnormalities and I just keep worrying that maybe something is wrong! I do my best not to think like that though I'm sure she's super healthy!!!
I'm so excited for you scan!! although slightly bummed that you don't want to know the sex!! I'm with your DH on this one! I think it's cool that we have scans from sooo early though, you can put them side by side at your last scan and just see what tiny little embryo your beautiful baby grew from!!! It's fascinating!

Have you continued to use your doppler?

I hope you are having a fantastic weekend and I hope the headaches are staying away so you can enjoy it!!!
sending you both loads and loads of and hugs!

CharlieJo, I hope your spotting has gone away!!! We're sooo excited for your scan!!!
Hope you and your LO are doing wonderful and having a great weekend!!!!

sending you and your LO lots and lots of and hugs!!

 

[Happenstance]

A CANTALOUPE - that's massive! OMG! I'm even more excited now to see your new scan pics!!!

And don't worry about the scan. Your little bundle of joy is doing fantastically and will show you just how perfect she is at her scan. I'm positive about it.

I'm really starting to hate the army. How can they treat soldiers and civilians so differently? They're both human beings and they're both away from their families. I think it's disgusting. How on earth can they justify that?

I am so excited that she moved when you were on here. I just KNEW I was her favourite auntie! Tell her I said hi back and that, if she can, try and sort mummy's headaches out and ease her congestion. I think it's rotten that you're suffering again. Looks like you need another hug with a get well pack attached. Here you go

That's another good idea about looking for a dolls outfit that would fit. I think I might try that. Gosh this idea is really growing arms and legs. Hey, arms and legs are a good idea!!! Hmmm, by the end of it, it won't even look like an orange dressed as a baby. It'll just look like a weird round orange-coloured alien! I'll have to try my best to avoid that!

I think it's great that you just told people. They must have been so happy for you, especially as they knew you were trying and that you were worried the Clomid wouldn't work.

None of my friends have any idea that we were TTC. They all think I'm a career girl and that there's no way I'd be interested in a family right now. The fact is, up until the start of the year they were probably right. But I knew I was turning 30 in September and I started worrying about my fertility dropping. Plus, DH has been desperate to have one for years! In January, he made me promise that we could start trying in August (mainly because we were going on holiday and he probably wanted a guarantee of some action!!!). Anyway, by the time August came, I had bought into it. Then it was like a switch had flipped and I NEEDED to have a baby ASAP. It was really weird.

Also, DH told me a really cute little story recently. Last year I had wanted to get a puppy as I had found one that was so cute and adorable, but he didn't want one. I was really annoyed with him at the time but last week he told me that the reason he hadn't wanted one as he was scared I would put all my maternal energies into that and that it would delay me wanting a kid even more. I thought that was kinda sweet!

I can't believe your DH even knows about a maternity pillow. I only just found out about them recently! I'm so naive about all of this stuff. I definitely think you should get one though, they look amazing and I'll definitely want one when I get further along. Sounds like it's even more important for you if you already have slipped vertebrae. How did that happen? And have you checked with your OB to see if you can use the device you have implanted (sounds very sci-fi!)? It might be okay to use while pregnant and might give you some pain relief?

I always think the closer your scan is, the further away it seems. It's like you want it to happen so much but the hands on the clock won't change!

I've not used my doppler again yet, although I'm planning on taking it to my mum's today. She loves trying to find baby!

Have you had any strange dreams recently? Last night I dreamt I went to the shops to buy some make-up and by the time I got to the counter I was shocked by how much was there. I had quite literally emptied the shop of everything - lipsticks, mascara, eye-liner, powder...EVERYTHING. In fact, lots of items that I didn't even know what they were! There were hundreds and hundreds of items. I was really worried about how I was going to pay for it all but then I was really surprised by how cheap it was. It's pretty strange as I don't really wear a lot of make-up normally. However, I reckon it could mean two things. Either a) the make-up is symbolic of me trying to cover up my pregnancy because I haven't been telling anyone or b) it has some sort of relation to how many things I'm going to need for baby. And the fact that there were items in my basket that I didn't know what they were could mean I'm worried about how clueless I am about what I need for the baby. And perhaps I'm worried about how much it'll all cost. So perhaps my dream was saying 'don't worry, you'll find everything you need and it'll cost less than you think'.

Hey, I should become a dream analyser!!!

Anyway, sending you and your LO lots and lots of wonderful And an extra special little hug for your LO for being sweet enough to move for her auntie

Now, go buy some melon...!

x

 

[Charliejo83]

Hi ladies - had a crazy busy few days so not had much tine to check in!!

Wow 20 weeks - that is amazing!! I'm 11 weeks today and I never thought I would make that never mind 20!! My SIL always says the baby kicks more when her DH talks! It's sooo cute - it's like there way of telling dad they know who they are!!! Eeeek too exciting!

Happenstance I'm so like you - everyone will be shocked when I tell! I'm the career girl who loves to party in everyone's eyes! I work in PR so alot of my job involves socialising!! I think there will be a lot of shocked people! I can't decide if I'm going to announce on FB after the scan or not - will see how I feel!

Well I've had no spotting since the bm incident!! Woo hoo - fingers crossed I may have cone out the other side! When did yours eventually stop? I'm excited but so nervous for Tuesday - I can't help but worry something might be wrong! Found baby's Hb this morn but it is always in the 130's which seems low compared to everyone else I read about!

Suppose there is no point worrying - I will have answers on ties! Aww thanks for looking up the size - well last scan I was a raspberry and now I'm a lime so I'm expecting to notice the difference!!

Have a great weekend ladies - can't wait to hear about your scan too akblaze - it's so cool we have them on the same day! Gives me a bit of reassurance like I'm going through it with someone (even if you are 9 hours or something behind me)

 

[akblaze]

Happenstance, That's basically the reaction I got from DH thismorning! I told him that our little peanut was the size of a cantaloupe and he was just amazed! He was like "she's HUGE!!!!" haha! It was adorable!

Well, his company is a civilian company.. If he was actually run by the military I'm sure they'd be a little bit more family friendly... Well, this morning he said as of now it's looking like he won't be home until mid-july.. As of now his plan is to get to washington early may and stay there for a week or so and then fly home for about a week.. and then I'll fly down in June for 2-3 weeks as long as it's okay with my OB.. I'll be asking at this next appointment! Hopefully she doesn't have a problem with it! I'm just so ready to see him again!!!!!

She definitely likes to dance around!! I just had a big glass of ice water so she's dancing away! She must like to show off for her favorite auntie! I can't wait until you can feel your LO move!!!!

Haha!! Okay, you really are going to have to take pictures of this little orange of yours when your done with it!

Aww! All of your friends are going to be so shocked!! How cute! Have they asked you why you haven't been out in a while? That's so adorable!! And funny that your DH wanted to be sure of some action!! I absolutely love the puppy story!!!!! You two are going to be AMAZING parents!!!!

I of course had to tell him about the maternity pillows when I found out about them, but now he keeps asking if I've ordered it yet. It's so sweet when men remember simple stuff like that! I used to dance competitively (ballet, modern, pointe, and all that) and all the hyper extension just destroyed my lower back.. the medical term is "spondylolisthesis". After having numerous injections of steroids and other meds into my spine and having my nerves burned it was either getting this device implanted or having a fusion.. I was 19 at the time and in my opinion way too young for a fusion. I opted to get the device even though it isn't a cure, just something that can take away up to half of my pain but even that is a godsend! Well, the spinal cord stimulator in my spine is this device that basically sends signals to the nerves in my back which go to my brain and it pretty much tricks my brain into thinking I'm not in pain and it just sends a tingling feeling to my lower back and legs. this site pretty much says it all: https://www.mayfieldclinic.com/PE-STIM.htm

I have asked my programmer from the stimulator company (lol, yes, I have to be charged and programmed! ), I've also asked my pain doc and my OB. The company rep of course says not to use it for legal reasons. but my pain doc and my OB said I could use it to my discretion. But if I get any cramping then to turn it off.. I guess because I already have constant braxton hicks I'm just scared!

I know what you mean about the scans!!! Since mine was moved to Wednesday it feels soooo much further away!!! I shouldn't complain though!!! I feel so bad (and angry) that you still have to wait so long!!!

Hahaha!! I love that dream!!! You would definitely be a great dream analyzer! I have been having weird dreams but I keep forgetting them!!! I think I'm going to have to write them down before I forget them!!
Maybe all that make-up also means your going to have a girl!!!!!!

I hope you and your LO are doing wonderful and the headaches are staying far away!!!! Sending you both lots of and hugs!!!

CharlieJo, I never thought I'd make it to 20 weeks either!!! It still feels so unreal sometimes!!! I just know that you'll get here though!!!
YOUR A LIIIMEEE!!!!! CONGRATS!!!

YAY for no more spotting!!!!!!
I just know it's going to stay away this time!!! Or I'm going to have to have a serious talk with your LO!
I have heard some people with the sonoline B say that the LCD screen can be off on the readings. If I'm ever second guessing the LCD screen on mine I'll double check it by counting how man beats in six seconds then multiply by 10. I have seen my LO's reading in the 130's, actually quite often now. When my OB reads it she always gets around 145 so I don't ever worry. If it sounds nice and strong then I'm sure your LO is just fine!

I do have bad news though that they moved my scan to wednesday. but I will still so be there for you!!! and ANXIOUSLY waiting for some pictures!!!!!

How have your symptoms been lately?
I hope you have been feeling wonderful!!! Sending you and your little LIME loads of and hugs!!!

 

[annie00]

Hi ladies.. Maybe y'all can help me.. My LMP was feb 17. I ovulated on the 6thof march.. I got my bfp at 10dpo anyways.. I went to the er Thursday bc I was spotting pink well they did a vag ultra sound. And they saw a irregular shaped sac that measured 0.7cm I thought I was 6 wks but the ultra sound said I was only 5 weks according to ff I'm 5 wks n 4 days.. My hcg was 3893 .. Well now I started spotting light brown when I wipe and a few drops in my panties.. The dr told me I would prolly spot after the ultra sound .. They couldn't tell me if I was havin a mc bc it was just to early.. I go back in for hcg test Tuesday.. But the spotting brown is really concerning me..
What do y'all think? Early mc are just a thing??? Thanks..

 

[akblaze]

Hi ladies.. Maybe y'all can help me.. My LMP was feb 17. I ovulated on the 6thof march.. I got my bfp at 10dpo anyways.. I went to the er Thursday bc I was spotting pink well they did a vag ultra sound. And they saw a irregular shaped sac that measured 0.7cm I thought I was 6 wks but the ultra sound said I was only 5 weks according to ff I'm 5 wks n 4 days.. My hcg was 3893 .. Well now I started spotting light brown when I wipe and a few drops in my panties.. The dr told me I would prolly spot after the ultra sound .. They couldn't tell me if I was havin a mc bc it was just to early.. I go back in for hcg test Tuesday.. But the spotting brown is really concerning me..
What do y'all think? Early mc are just a thing??? Thanks..

Hi annie! Congrats on your BFP!!
I'm so sorry to hear about your spotting.. as it's never comforting! I would do my best to relax, I know it's much MUCH easier said than done. The brown spotting is actually a lot better than it being pink or red. Brown is normally old blood that is still in your cervix. It could be from intercourse, implantation bleeding, etc.
I had a lot of spotting in the first tri, as did the other ladies sticking around this thread..sometimes brown sometimes pink and even red. Your hcg being 3893 I do believe is pretty good! Of course the only thing that really matters with hcg levels is that it's constantly rising. at 5 weeks my hcg was only 91 and the ER was sure I was going to lose the pregnancy. So definitely don't lose hope!! The best thing you can do for you and your LO is to try not to stress and take it easy! This thread has some WONDERFUL ladies who are very comforting.
Sending lots of hugs and sticky bean dust!!!!

 

[annie00]

Thank u ak!! I wasn't spotting all day untill just now.. They saying my baby is small and I'm early but why is my hcg so high if I'm so early.. Kwim?.. Just a lot of ? I'm ready to go to the dr Tuesday.. Just so i can stop worring if I am mc I wanna know.. Kwim.. If everything is okay then I can relax and enjoy it..

 

[akblaze]

The only thing I can think of, if they are saying your baby is small is that you aren't as far along as you thought. That's exactly what happened with me! I knew exactly when I ovulated because of my Positive OPK, which was also the last day we DTD before my hubby when back to afghanistan...but my little one just took her time implanting. I imagine having such a high HCG level is very good! If you are five weeks then your hcg can range from 18 - 7,340 mIU/ml. (https://www.americanpregnancy.org/duringpregnancy/hcglevels.html). Of course what's more important is that it's rising. I really hope tuesday brings some great news!!!!

 

[annie00]

Thank you ak!!! I know my hcg means a lot but also I'm still spotting... I'm getting so aggravated with it!!! It light brown