Newly pregnant and bleeding...help!

[Happenstance]

I'm so glad you're okay! Normally I wouldn't worry, I just knew you'd been having a hard time and that you were waiting for tests and I was worried your disappearance meant you'd got bad results. I'm so glad you were just busy and that you and LO are doing fine! I'm quite protective of my little niece, you know!

And for negative results - that must be a massive weight of your mind (it's a massive weight of my mind!). It makes sense that a yeast infection could irritate your cervix so I'm glad that the cream is making the contractions (and, in turn, the back pain) get a bit better.

I wouldn't worry about baby not kicking as much as normal. I've read that you don't get a 'normal' pattern of movements until sometime after weeks 28-30. I'm not sure why that is? Perhaps baby is just bigger and it's easier to feel all of the movements. Plus, you did say you had an anterior placenta didn't you. And I've read that anterior placentas have a tendency to move around during pregnancy (i.e. by the time delivery comes, it may have actually moved into the position of a posterior placenta). So it's also possible that it's moved and is just cushioning some of the movements. A nice strong heartbeat is an excellent sign so I wouldn't worry. She's probably just shattered after beating you up the last few weeks! If you're worried though, I would call you midwife just to check with her. Like I said before, we're best to put everything in the hands of the experts. That's my pregnancy motto!

I went to the doctor this week to check on the spots on my tummy. She's not sure what they are but reckons it might be a form of eczema (which I've never had before) so she's given me a cream to try and take the rash away. I've not put any on yet as I'd prefer it to go away on its own, but if it's still there in a few days' time then I'll try it out. She said it's perfectly safe during pregnancy. I'm just glad it was nothing to worry about. I've read that sometimes rashes in pregnancy can symbolise nasty things (I know, I know, I preach about visiting the Google surgery but, despite this, I do sometimes pay them a visit! )

It's getting closer and closer to your DH coming home, you must be getting excited now. Have you been sending him pics of your bump or will he have no idea what you look like now? It'll be so funny to see his face when he realises how big your bump has grown since he's been away. I bet it'll make the whole pregnancy much more real for him. I think it's sometimes so hard to make sure men feel a part of the whole pregnancy thing.

How was Titanic 3D? I love the film too and want to go and see the 3D version - does it make it any better? I'm working all next week and the entire weekend so it'll be another 12 days till I have some time off. I'll maybe look into it for the week after that. If I'm not too tired - no wonder all I do is sleep these days!

How are your pups doing? Have they been treating you any differently since you've got a bump? They say dogs can sense that your pregnant. I tried to see if my mum's dog would treat me differently but he's just his usual crazy self around me!

Those predator shows sound truly awful. And you're right, it'll make us much more protective of our LOs. I was watching a programme that was following young people on an 18-30 holiday and they were getting up to so much mischief that I've decided my LO is banned from ever going on one. I reckon I'm going to be a super-strict mum!!!

How have your headaches been? Mine have been much better recently, but I'm following in your footsteps with the congestion. I can now completely sympathise with what you went through! It's not very pleasant and it makes it so difficult to sleep!

Anyway, hope you have a wonderful weekend and thanks for letting me know all is okay with you. I told DH I was a bit worried because you had disappeared after telling me about all of your braxton hicks contractions and he started asking after you. I think that's so sweet.

Sending you and your little bundle of joy gigantic weekend and a special little for your LO.

Hope everyone else on this thread is doing wonderfully and hope to hear from you all soon

 

[wannab1mom]

A little bit of background:

TTC#1 for 7 months but have been going through tests as I spot each month for about a week before AF. For the past three months I've started spotting from around 4dpo right up until AF, getting heavier as I get closer. The doctor carried out a cd21 test, all fine. She then referred me for a transvaginal scan (on Monday) to check for polyps/fibroids/endo etc. But as my period was due at the weekend, she told me to start taking Norethisterone (a pill that delays your period), three days before my period started. So I took them on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This cycle I started spotting at 4dpo and was still spotting even with the pills.

When I got to the hospital on Monday they had screwed up and I had a full bladder scan instead of a transvaginal scan, so I didn't even need the pills! (PS the u/s technician said she couldn't see any polyps/fibroids etc)

Well, I continued spotting and for some reason I took a pregnancy test yesterday - even though I knew it was almost impossible due to the spotting. Well, I got a BFP! I used internet dip strips, supermarket tests, FRER and Clearblue Digital. ALL POSITIVE!

However, the spotting continued (TMI: mainly brown, sometimes stringy, sometimes red/brown watery). Today, I have more red/brown watery spotting and it's definitely heavier than before (although there's no flow to it like a period and mainly when I go to the toilet - although enough to wear a panty liner). I know that Norethisterone can cause a withdrawal bleed but I've heard this shouldn't happen if I'm pregnant. Also, HPTs are still reading positive today.

I'm hoping to get an appointment with the doctor but I was wondering if anyone else has had bleeding at this stage and if it worked out? Also, what would you class as spotting and what would you class as bleeding? I know realistically it doesn't look good...

I want this baby so much

ill say just take it easy no work bed rest i have a blood condition i bleed though out my whole pregnancy as well i was high risk so until futher notice relax an do not i repeat DO NOT STRESS good luck

 

[Charliejo83]

Hi ladies - long time no speak!

Akblaze I'm so glad your results cane back negative and if the cream is having that effect then it is definitely sounding like a yeast infection! It's crazy how usually small things can cause so much drama in pregnancy!!

Happenstance I wouldn't listen to your midwife as I believe you will know the difference - I have flutters which are most definitely wind but I like to think I will just know when it's not - mothers intuition and all that!!

Well I've been pretty ill this week managed to pick up a horrendous sickness bug which included me projectile vomiting all over myself and my car on my way home from work on weds! I then spent the next 14 hours throwing up every 20 mins - poor OH slept downstairs so I could share the bed with my sick bucket!! Feeling better now though - starting to think this baby just doesn't like Wednesday's ad it was Wednesday last week I spent the day in hospital!!

Have you given any more thoughts to names akblaze? How about you happenstance? It's the topic of conversation in my house at the min and I'm really struggling it's so much pressure!! We've got middle names and think pretty set on our girls name but the boys name is driving us crazy!!! OH really likes Archie and though I liked at first I've gone off it now - I really like Wyatt but he doesn't!! Arregggghhhh! I think stressing about names thou is much more fun than stressing over symptoms and it gives me something else to google! Haha!

Anyway hope you are all looking after yourselves - enjoy your weekend!!

 

[akblaze]

Happenstance, Aww! That's sweet that your DH was asking about my LO and me! I'm sooo relieved that everything turned out okay, and today she's back to her normal habits of beating me up!!! I got behind in my class this week because of all the drama and stress so I spent three and a half hours at a cafe today working on it (american government is by far my least favorite subject!!!) The whole time I'm there she was just kicking away! Go figure it's when I need to concentrate that she does this! She must have enjoyed me indulging in vanilla chai tea..
Also last night, I was talking to DH on the phone and he told me to tell her that daddy said to kick mommy! So I told her and sure enough she kicked!!! I told him that it wasn't fair!!! Already teaming up with daddy!

That's a very good point about the placenta moving around too. She was probably snuggled behind it the past few days, or facing my back. This is why we need little womb windows on our bellies! That would save us so much worry!

The rash on your tummy very well could be eczema! I've heard that is common in pregnancy. Could be what's behind my knees too? Only there's no rash... it's just itchy. Weird! Have you been using any new lotions on your belly? That could also cause a rash... in first tri I was using palmers cocoa butter for stretchmarks and my whole belly was one big rash (but it didn't itch). I then googled it.. I know.. and I learned that a lot of women are allergic to something in that lotion I was using. I stopped and a few days later my rash went away! But if you haven't been using anything new it is probably eczema. I understand not wanting to use the cream but if it doesn't go away I wouldn't worry about it, I'm sure if your midwife gave it to you then it's okay!

It is getting closer!!! He should be headed to the states around May 6th and then a few days after he gets to the states he'll head home for the couple weeks and we agreed we'd fly back to washington together! Hopefully my OB still lets me, I'll be there for 2-3 weeks It'll be hard saying goodbye and coming back home but at least I know soon after he'll be home for good!!!!!
He hasn't seen me in person since I got pregnant, only pictures... and he hasn't seen pictures since 19 or 20 weeks! I told him he doesn't get any more so the growth from then to next month will be a surprise! I'll be gearing up for third tri when I see him!!! HUGE!!! I'm still planning on painting on my belly "welcome home daddy" I don't want to stand around in the airport with my shirt up so I'll just lift it up when I see him. I'm soooo excited though!!!!!

Oh, I love Titanic! The 3D didn't really have a "wow" effect but I think it's worth seeing if it's a movie you really like. It's a one time chance most likely to get to see this on the big screen in 3d so I didn't want to pass it up! I definitely suggest it!

My oldest Chi (he'll be 4 next month), Blaze, has always been super attached to me. He's always sleeping next to me or on me. He's a sweetheart That hasn't changed since I've been pregnant.. Eeyore, my other chi (just over a yr old) is still his silly self, follows me EVERYWHERE! The Shar Pei is the same, she does her own thing a lot of the time. But Chloe, the whippet/pappillion is always laying by me now on the couch. Before I got pregnant she never really did it. She would always do her own thing too. I like that she's more snuggly now She's the main one of our dogs that just LOVES kids. When my SIL lived in town her kids were 3 and a newborn... well chloe was just mesmerized by the baby!!! She wouldn't leave her side and would be so gentle and lick her. We joke around about how we already have a little babysitter in the house.

Oh no! I'm so sorry the congestion is getting worse for you!!!! I definitely feel for you because it is just horrible!!! Have you tried the breathe right strips? That helped a little with my sleep.. That's great though that your headaches have gone down a bit! I fell asleep with a headache last night and woke up with a migraine this morning, ended up taking the tylenol with codeine and laying back down until it went away. It wasn't fun at all, but the tylenol and more rest helped knock it out. 2 weeks without one is pretty good!

I really hope you start feeling better soon!!!! Sending an anti-congestion get well package your way!!!!! as well as lots of and hugs!!!!

CharlieJo, YOUR A LEMON!!!!!!! Congrats on reaching 14 weeks!!!!!!
I agree! It feels like there is never no drama in pregnancy! Everything has the potential to cause worry and drive us nuts! I suppose we should be getting used to this feeling though!

Oh gosh, I'm so sorry you got so sick!!! I'm glad your feeling better though, but that sounds just horrible! I really hope it doesn't happen again! It definitely sounds like your little one really doesn't like wednesdays!! Silly thing!

Yes, stressing over names is much better!!!! DH and I have talked about names here and there. We have our boy name picked out, since if we ever have a boy we'll name him after my DH, but girls names have been harder. We started throwing names around over a year ago when we started trying and the one that has been number one since is Gracelynn. I think he wants to use his moms middle name for our daughters but I don't. I don't want to use my moms either. I'm really set on Gracelynn Joy. When he gets home I think we'll have a lot more time to debate the names and finally decide!
Archie and Wyatt are both really cute names!!! But I have to admit I like Wyatt better!
I think naming children is the hardest part of pregnancy!!!! (besides actual labor/delivery of course!) How in the world are we supposed to pick the name our kid will be stuck with their whole life!?

I really hope you continue to feel better and that the wednesday sickies don't come after you again!!! So I'll be sending a "wednesday sickness bubble!" Sending you and your LO lots of hugs!!!

 

[Happenstance]

Hey CharlieJo great to hear from you! And congratulations on getting to second tri! Gosh, it's been a long journey but we've all got here. It feels great being a lemon finally doesn't it!

Sorry you've been feeling so sick, that sounds just awful! Hopefully you're fully recovered now and feeling much better. I agree that it definitely sounds like you've got a Wednesday hater in there. It's Wednesday tomorrow, perhaps you should just stay in bed

As for names...no. We've come up with a few that we definitely don't like. And a couple that we do like but definitely can't have (e.g. that don't go with our surnames or that friends have already chosen). Other than that, we get too frustrated about the whole thing and tend to just bypass it. We need to get our thinking caps on soon, but I have absolutely no idea. What about you? Do you have a list of names you like? What's the girl's name you like? I like both Archie and Wyatt. They're lovely names!

Hope you get through tomorrow with no sickness or hospital visits Take it easy and give your belly a little from me.

Akblaze that's rotten that you're behind with class but no wonder - you definitely had a dramatic week (perhaps LO getting you ready for life with a drama queen?!).

I love the fact that she responds so well when your DH is on the phone. It must make him feel much closer to you both. I bet he's missing you like crazy and counting the days until he can see you again. It's moving fast, won't be long now!

Well, my rash is starting to fade all on it's own. It's still there but not as red so I'm going to leave it a little while longer. If it's still there in four or five days then I'll use the cream just to get rid of it once and for all. As for your itchy knees - that's a strange one. I've been following all of your other symptoms, perhaps I should be on the look-out for that

I love the idea of painting your belly with a "welcome daddy". You DEFINITELY need to take pics of that for us. If I saw that I would just melt. I'm filling up just thinking about it!

Well, you've sold the 3D Titanic to me. I now just have to try and get five minutes off work to go and see it. Works been crazy right now - so, so busy that I don't have any time to myself. Then when I come home I'm so tired I just have dinner and head straight to bed. So sorry if I've not been on here as often as I would like.

I love the names of your dogs, that's so cute! And I love that Chloe has become more snuggly now. She's obviously trying to protect you. And it's so cute that she's already great with children. She can keep the others in line!!!

I'm on the hunt for those breath right strips that you were talking about but the chemist I went into didn't have any. I'll need to try and look elsewhere. The good news is that it tends to be worse in the mornings right now (I've sneezed about 25 times just writing this post! Where's the sneezing emoticon when you need one!) which is so much better than last week when it got worse right around bedtime. Is your congestion completely away now? And I can't believe your migraines are back after two weeks. That's awful and sounds like it was a pretty bad one. Just make sure you're taking it easy and don't fret too much about keeping up with class. You can always catch up when you're feeling better.

Hope you're feeling much better now and that you're LO is still practising her moves! Sending you both giant and

 

[kellie_w]

Hey lovely ladies, hope you are all doing ok!

I made a dramatic leap into my 10th week yesterday. Saturday I had some pretty awful stomach cramps, and when I woke Sunday morning I went to the toilet only to have thick dark red blood pour from me and fill the toilet. There was small clots too and I spent the day in pieces, crying on and off and with a dull back ache. I continued bleeding on and off all day and by Monday morning I had just pink discharge. I called my epu, I think I was prepared for bad news to be honest, as hard as it was to accept. I saw the most useless consultant, then was sent for a reassurance scan. Instantly little baby was there, jumping around on the screen with tiny arms waving everywhere and a beautifully clear flickering heart. The feeling I had to see that sight is undescribable. The baby has lots of fluid around it and very high in the uterus and measuring 10+5. The bleeding once again is unexplained, either hormones doing things to my cervix or possibly some cells outside the cervix are irritated. I have been warned to expect more bleeding though.

Lots of hugs to everyone else going through this xxx

 

[akblaze]

Happenstance, I was able to catch up in my class. Luckily, nothing was late! Just had to cram in writing a paper this past weekend. I so hope my little girl isn't a drama queen!!!! haha! Hopefully she's like her parents! Both DH and I were very well behaved kiddos. We, of course, threw our share of tantrums but never ever in public!

Well he officially got word that he will be leaving Afghanistan May 8th!!!! From there he'll go to Dubai for a layover then straight to Washington. He'll hopefully get approved for vaca right away and be home early that next week The week of our one year anniversary!!!!! Talk about the best present ever!!!! these next few weeks are going to go so sloowww!!!! haha!

That's great that your rash is starting to fade!!! Hopefully it's completely gone now! My knees are so weird, I checked behind them and there is a little rash!! I suppose I'll bring it up to my OB.. she probably think I'm crazy! My only guess is that it's eczema? I've never had that but I'm assuming this is what it is!

I'll definitely get pictures of my belly when I paint on it! I just need to find paint that's safe for skin, I'm probably going to go for finger paints.. I'm so excited!!! There is no emoticon to show how excited I am!

Aww, hopefully you get some time off work to go see Titanic 3D! It would be a cute date with your DH!!! I'm going to drag mine to see "what to expect when you're expecting!" I can't wait!!! And don't worry about not being on as much! I completely understand.. I really shouldn't be on here as much but with online classes it's easy to just drift over this way! haha!

We definitely have a wild crew and they all have their own unique personalities. They definitely keep me on my toes too. Today after my workout I was doing the cool down and chloe came over and sniffed my belly and then turned and sat in my lap! She's such a sweet heart I've had her since I was 13 so shes definitely my baby!

It was so weird! Yesterday I think I lost a small piece of my plug! I saw a couple posts in 3rd tri that had pictures and it looked like theirs just not as much. I'm not worried of course because I know it's normal to los some and then let it regenerate itself! It also wasn't bloody or anything. It was just odd. It happened after yoga last night so hopefully yoga isn't pushing my body too far!

I'm sorry you can't find the breathe right strips! I found them at walmart here in the US.. I really hope you can find some! If not, I would try to find a nasal spray.. the midwife let me use Afrin (you can use it for three days) and that stuff was AMAZING!!!! I'm sure your midwife can recommend something if your congestion keeps you up at night. I really hope it passes soon! As for the sneezing, I had that too!!!! It was so annoying! I never would've thought we would get these kind of symptoms while pregnant!
My congestion is completely gone, I have some nights where I'm a bit stuffy but they normally don't last. I also haven't had a migraine since last weekend as well. I'm sure I'll get them like I did before pregnancy, usually every couple weeks it seemed like. It's better than every other day though!

I just realized...
HOLY SMOKES YOUR A SWEET POTATO!!!! 2 more weeks and your HALF WAY! I'm sooo happy for you!!!!
Soon you'll be feeling your LO moving and dancing like crazy!!!!

I really hope you and your LO are doing wonderful!!! Sending you both lots of anti-congestion hugs!!!

Kellie, I'm so sorry you had to enter your tenth week with such a scare!!! I know how stressful and scary it can be.. It's wonderful though that the scan brought great news!!! That's so cute that your little one was in there jumping around!!! Just letting mom know that he/she is okay! I know the bleeding will never be easy to handle, mine was also unexplained all through first tri. Eventually it did stop though.. I'll keep my fingers that yours stops really soon so you are able to relax!!

Sending you and your LO loads of hugs!!

 

[Charliejo83]

Well ladies it's Wednesday!! I'm waiting with baited breath to see what today brings - touch wood I'm actually feeling pretty good at the minute though (famous last words!)

Akblaze I love Gracelynn that is such a sweet name - and yes I agree Joy is a fab middle name!

Well both Wyatt and Archie are now off the table - we've vetoed them as we can't agree! At the min the OH is really gunning for Eli! I think i like it but can't decided - I am really wanting Noah - it's always been the name I've wanted for a little boy but a friend of the OH called their baby that last year so i thought I couldn;t but the more I think about it the more ridiculous that is so Noah is back on the table!

Our girls name is Bobbi Elizabeth - and we both love it! So as much as we were both wnating a boy I'm starting to think a girl will be a lot easier!

Happenstance - I know I can't believe I'm officially tri 2 - I remember saying to you the other week I never thought I would make it and here I am! Wow I thought I was a workaholic but you def beat me there - make sure you're not doing too much you have someone else to think about now too!

Kellie - I had something similar to this 2 weeks ago - as with the other ladies I bled consistently through tri 1 and it was always unexplained - but after I passed the clots I had an internal exam and was diagnosed with cervial ectropian (or cervical erosion as it is also known!) which is basically when cells from inside the womb can be find on the outside of the cervix and causing the bleeding! This could very well be what you have too - it isnlt of any concern to the baby at all (actually it is a relief as it means the bleeding has nothing to do with the baby at all) they don't tend to treat it during pregnancy but if it is still there afterwards they freeze the cells off!

Anyway here's hoping to a drama free day - can't wait for Thursday to come!

 

[Bean66]

Sorry just hijacking the trend!!

OMG Happenstance you have a sweet potatoe!! You're 18weeks, that has flowen by!!

I have a poppy seed again!! and so far it seems to be sticking!!!

What does the rash look like? If it is eczema - which it could be, you could try aveeno cream, or making an oatmeal paste or compress. Oatmeal is really good for eczema. Is it itchy? Just seen that the rash is going. Ignore me!

Hope you don't mind me popping by!

 

[horseypants]

hi ladies, long time no talk. the dreaded spotting returned yesterday though not dramatically. gah. trying not to stress lots of love for you all

btw, after i saw a heartbeat about a week ago (!!!!) the doctor adjusted my dates. by the official count, i'm 7+5 today....

 

[akblaze]

CharlieJo, I really hope you are had a better wednesday this week!!!
I definitely wouldn't worry about liking a name that your friend also named her son. I never really understood how people always think friends are copying them if they choose the same name. It's not like that person came up with the name!
The girls name you chose is adorable!!!!
DH and I are the opposite, we knew if we were having a boy he'd be named after my DH... so that was super easy! Girls name however, is sooo much more difficult!
I hope you had a fantastic day and that the sickness stayed away!!!

Bean66, I'm so happy for you!!!! I'll be sending loads and loads and loads of sticky dust for you and your little one!!!
You are more than welcome to join us on this thread as well!!!
As for the rash, it's weird! It's not like a normal rash where it's a bunch of red dots but its more like a couple splotchy pink rough patches... I sent my mom a pic on my phone since she works at a doc office and she said it doesn't look like eczema but I'll still ask my OB tomorrow! they aren't itchy all the time either.. they just have bouts of itchiness that drive me crazy!
If it is eczema I think I'll try the Oatmeal paste, do you just make oatmeal like normal and stick it on? I might be way off there!
anyways, I hope you are doing wonderful and I'll keep you and your little bean in my thoughts!!!

Horseypants, I'm so sorry your spotting has returned yet again. It's great that you are trying not to stress but I know sometimes that's easier said than done!! That's great that you have seen the heart beat as well!!!! I bet it was such a wonderful feeling!!!

Sending all of you lovely ladies and your little ones loads of hugs!!!!

 

[horseypants]

azblaze, the way you keep up with everyone on the thread and write these fantastic thorough responses knocks my socks off! you are the bees knees and thank you for making me feel so welcome and putting a bit of cheer in my day.



yes! it was amazing to see a heartbeat. long story, but we weren't expecting to at all!!!! the word my oh (now fiance!) used was "flabbergasted," to describe our reaction. i was dazed all the way out of the doctor's office. -kept spacing out while making the followup appointment cause i was in shock. the next ultrasound is may 15th and really i can't wait. i am praying lo is developing properly ... wish i could flash forward to mid may just to know everything's gonna be ok. ....or take a look inside myself and just know.......... it will be great when i can feel baby moving. it will hopefully alleviate a lot of worry.

by the way, Sunday, May 13th is mother's day, ladies!!

work is kicking my butt today... what else was i going to add.

oh yeah

i'm thinking "levi," for a boy, or "quinn" for a girl.

 

[Bean66]

Akblaze - you're so kind. Can't wait to be 25weeks. These first weeks are soooo nerve wracking.

It could've eczema or psoriasis. Yeah either make a paste or put some in a Muslim or stocking and attach the bath tap so the water runs through it. If you google you'll find different ways. Hope your ob can give you a clear answer.

 

[kellie_w]

I second what the others ladies have said, the support on this thread is amazing!!! I'm so grateful for the responses and help I have received, it's making dealing with this just that bit easier xxx

 

[Charliejo83]

So I made it through Wednesday with no drama!! Woo hoo - hoping this is a turning point for me - and had no spotting for 2 whole weeks (touch wood)

I have to agree with all the ladies this has been the most amazing thread and has really kept me sane over the past 8 weeks - not really sure what I would have done without you guys as although friends and family can be sympathetic to a point they just don't really get it!!!

Anyway I'm 15 weeks tomorrow (was put a day forward at last scan) heard LO HB strong last night so I am starting to feel very positive and dare I say it excited! Roll on 29th May when I find out if it is team pink or blue!!

Big hugs to you all ladies - I've never been on a forum before this but thank god I found you all

 

[akblaze]

Aww thanks ladies!!! I'm really happy that I can give my support, I really hope some of it helps with the stresses of first tri!! It was such a stressful time for me as well and I just want to be there for all of you!!! I'm pretty sure I can speak for happenstance as well, that she feels the same!

horseypants, Awww, that's so adorable! You know what you should do... is at your next scan (if you have a phone that takes video) then get a little video of your LO! I did that around 12 weeks and my LO was just bouncing around and doing flips.. I watched it sooooo much because it just took my mind off everything stressful! Any time you're feeling down, you can watch it!
So, you say your now fiance.. did you guys just get engaged recently!?!? if so then a HUGE CONGRATS!!!! Do you have a date set for the wedding??
I really hope the next few weeks fly by for you!! It's never easy waiting for a scan! I bet your little one will be in your belly all comfy and snug just waiting to say "hi mommy!!!!"
I'm sure I won't do anything special for mother's day, unless DH makes it home by then.. if he does then I'll make him take me on a date!
Those are adorable names!!! Do you have a preference of having a boy or girl?
I hope you are doing well today!!! You and your LO are in my thoughts!! Sending you both lots and lots of hugs!!!

Bean66, I wish I could say that you'll be here in no time but honestly, this pregnancy has just been dragging! I really hope it does speed up for you.. the first trimester is of course the worst and the slowest. But I just know you and your LO will make it to second tri!!!
I showed my OB the rashes today and she didn't say what they were but said to try hydrocortizone cream.. she said there's no need to worry or be concerned unless they start spreading. I might still try the oatmeal though! thanks so much for that tip!! How have you been doing?

Kellie, I'm really happy that this thread is helping you, even if it's just a little. I'm keeping everything crossed for you and your little one!!!
I hope you are doing well and relaxing lots!

CharlieJo, that is SOOO wonderful that you made it through Wednesday with no sickness and that your spotting has been gone for two weeks!!!! I'm so happy for you!!!!!
I agree, it's great to have family and friends that are supportive but most don't get it if they haven't been through it.. I would talk to my mom a lot about it since my DH has been deployed since we got pregnant and she would always just say "oh, you'll be fine" Never EVER helped! It's nice getting on here and talking to ladies that know how it feels to go through it.
That's so exciting that your 15 weeks!!!!! and that your LO's HB is nice and strong!!! Hopefully by your next scan you'll be feeling that little one move!!!
And to be honest, I joined BnB thinking I wouldn't really ever use it and now I basically live on it! I'm also so very happy that I joined and have gotten to meet such wonderful people!
I hope you and your LO continue to do fantastic!!!!

Sending all you lovely ladies and your LO's loads and loads of hugs!!!! and Super Sticky Dust to everyone!!!!!

 

[Happenstance]

Wow, I miss so much in just a day!!!

Akblaze I'm so happy you have a date for DH coming home. May 8, that's hardly any time at all! It's also the date of my 20 week scan so we're both counting down the days to May 8! And how amazing that he should be back in time for your anniversary. I must say, your timing for everything seems to have worked out perfectly - you fell pregnant just before he went away and now he'll be coming back to celebrate your first anniversary (which will be even more super special as it won't just be the two of you ). I'm so excited for you, I really am And I just LOVE the finger paint idea. Roll on the 8th so I can see this belly!!!

That's weird you've now got a rash, I would definitely tell your OB but I reckon you're right, it's probably eczema. Gosh, if it's not me catching your symptoms then it's you catching mine. We really are quite a pair!!!

That's so cute that you've had Chloe since you were 13, no wonder you're both so close! I can completely understand why she's being so protective of you.

As for thinking you saw a bit of your plug, I would definitely mention that to your OB. I, too, have read that it can be totally normal but you should just watch that you're not overdoing it. You're working out for two remember! Back to my pregnancy motto, 'tell the experts everything and let them advise you.'

I'm pretty sure I've been feeling baby moving again. It's quite low down and only occasionally, but it feels more like proper little kicks. Am I too early to feel that?! I think that midwife has got me paranoid that everything I feel must be wind. Oh well, maybe it is...

Well, this is my super-duper working weekend so won't be around for the next couple of days. But just you make sure to take it easy and look after your gorgeous little girl. Give her a big belly hug from me

Kellie, I'm so glad you saw your LO dancing around. It's so incredible to see! Although I'm sorry you had such a scare beforehand. I've started telling more people that I'm pregnant and I've been completely surprised by how many people told me they bled in early pregnancy and went on to have happy, health LOs. Why do people not talk about this kind of thing more? It's no wonder we all freak out at the sight of blood! But I'm glad you had such a wonderful scan to let you know that the bleeding is not affecting LO one little bit - sounds like you have a pretty active LO in there! Take it easy and make sure you relax and take it easy!

Sending you and your lots of and

CharlieJo I love the fact that you and OH are deciding on names. We still can't even come up with one that we both even kind of like!!! This poor baby will have to go through life with no name!!!

I like Eli and Noah, they're both really cute names. And I know what you mean about feeling you can't have a name because someone else already has it, but I agree, if you like the name then go for it! That's definitely my view!
Bobbi Elizabeth is so cute! I love the name Bobbi and it's great that you've got at least one name that you both agree on!

As for working too much! Tell me about it! I never seem to stop these days. Everyone keeps telling me I'll be shattered when the baby arrives - I'm like, I'm shattered now!!! Oh well, I get next weekend off which is good. Roll on next week!

And I can't believe your going to find out the sex in a few short weeks. You must be so excited! The 29th May will be here before you know it. And at least it will make the name choosing a little easier!!!

Hope you managed to get through your first hassle-free Wednesday and that LO was on his/her best behaviour! Sending you and your LO lots of and

Bean OMG, how absolutely wonderful to hear from you. And with such fantastic news!!! I am so, so happy for you and just know this is it for you!

And I'm so glad that you are the only lady on this thread not here because of the dreaded spotting! I can't believe I missed your BFP. I've been so busy lately that I've had no time to catch up on all of my threads. And I knew I couldn't come back to the thread without catching up on a LOT of reading! Then each day passed and I seemed to have even less time! I'll definitely be stopping by to see you all really soon (if I ever get five minutes away from work!).

Thanks so much for the rash advice. Thankfully, my rash seems to be disappearing. It's still there, but only just. How have you been feeling? Any symptoms yet? I don't think I started getting morning sickness until about 6 and a half weeks. Hopefully you'll be one of the lucky ones and will just miss that part out!

I'm so glad you stopped by. I've been missing all my B-complex ladies! Have you been to the doctor yet? Do you have an appointment with the midwife? You and your DH must be so, so, over-the-moon happy. A little Christmas baby You really deserve this and I just know this will be your forever bean.

Hope to hear from you really, really soon. And just remember to take it easy and let your DH look after you! Sending you and your amazing LO lots and lots and lots of

Horseypants great to hear from you again! So sorry the spotting has started again but try not to worry. I'm so glad you saw a heartbeat, it makes you feel so much more at ease and lets you know that LO is doing just fine. Just remember to take it easy and don't try to do too much. And my GP said no exercise while your spotting, so just make sure you're relaxing as much as possible. I know the spotting is scary but it's so much more common than we all think.

And I take it you've just recently got engaged? That's wonderful news, I'm so very happy for you both.

Sending you and your LO lots of and

 

[akblaze]

Happenstance, well his date to head back to the US is may 8th.. he'll get to Washington on the 9th and then do the paper work asking for time off. If that gets approved then he'll hopefully head up here within the next week of being back in the US. Can't come soon enough!! Our timing has been amazing!!! My OB's assistant was saying that we have just the cutest "getting pregnant" story because it was pretty much ALL just perfect timing! It's funny that it didn't happen before he left when we were trying but it happened over the short amount of time we had for his midtour.. of course I thank the clomid sooo much for that too! To be honest I'm glad it didn't happen before he left because then he wouldn't be here for the birth or the first few months of her life! Definitely all worked out perfectly

Haha! We are quite the pair! It's funny!!! Does your rash get itchier when it gets hot? My OB pointed that out and it made sense why it gets itchier at night when I crawl into bed because I like it pretty warm under all my blankets! I picked up some cortisone cream today, so hopefully that helps!

I know, I should've told my OB that it looked like a piece of my plug that I lost but I didn't.. It hasn't happened since so I'm not worried but if it happens again before my next appointment on May 21 then I'll give her a call. Speaking of my next appointment, the week before I have to go in and do my one hour GTT test!! <- that will be me that day!!! lol!

My OB's assistant called me today and said that there was some bacteria in my urine from last week so, even though my contractions have already gone down in frequency from being on the cream for the yeast infection, they put me on oral antibiotics just in case. It's called Keflex (Cephalexen) and she said it's completely safe! Hopefully this gets everything taken care of before DH gets home!!! I don't want her to tell me that we can't after all this time apart!!!!!!

You're definitely not too early to be feeling your LO!!! I felt mine early too! by 18 weeks I was feeling pokes and prods as well as the feeling like there's something swimming in my belly trying to escape! I think it's crazy your midwife said that it would be too early. My OB even told me around 17 weeks that I should be feeling my LO any day now.
I bet you are feeling your LO now!!! How exciting!!! I promise you it only gets better and better!!! I love watching my whole belly just move and bounce!

I hope you have a good weekend, as good as you can with work!!! I'll be spending most of mine on class.. I want to get my research paper done before the last week of class in case DH get's home by then!!
Make sure you rest and relax when you can!!! Have DH give you a nice massage!!! Tell him it's your LO's aunties orders!!!

I hope you and your LO do wonderful this weekend and that the congestion and headaches stay away!!!! loads and loads of and hugs!!!

I just realized... MY LO IS THE SIZE OF AN EGGPLANT!!!!

 

[captainb80]

Hi,
I am 6 weeks pregnant (4+2) and am spotting again this morning. only when I wipe. sometimes its brown and sometimes is red. i don't have cramps today, but my stomach feels off the whole time. bit tight. wonder should I ring the on call doctor today. my own doc off for the weekend. she had said if I spot its okay but its hard not to worry. this is my second day of spotting. thurs had a little brown in the morn, yest brown that turned red and today brown and red. its not constant, just when I wipe. should i wait till monday and talk to my own doc I wonder? any advice

 

[akblaze]

Captain, Congrats on your BFP and welcome to the thread, I'm sorry it has to be under these circumstances!! Your doctor is right that some spotting is normal for some women. It's a great sign if it isn't bright red however the worry is still just as horrible, I know! If it will make you feel more comfortable never hesitate to call the on call doc. They will either tell you to go in or give you a little reassurance. I had spotting all through first trimester, a lot of the time when I would wipe.. makes going to the bathroom just terrifying! I'm so sorry you are dealing with this and I really hope your spotting stops soon!!! Please keep us updated on how you are doing and if you end up going in!!!
Sending loads and loads of sticky bean dust your way!!!!