*October Bumpkins*2014* 43 Babies Born!

[staceymxxx]

Congrats on team blue charlie keys!

Kel I'm sure baby is just fine but I'm such a worry wart I can totally relate to thinking of (sometimes crazy) things that could be wrong whenever I have any pain or twinges etc.

My ds is convinced baby is a boy and is desperate to call him Flynn! He even tells people that's our baby's name lol dh likes Jackson but I'm not so sure, and also Noah? So far no girls names. Think we'll wait until we know gender before discussing it properly, although if it's a boy I'm not sure ds will give up on Flynn

Aww!! my brother didn't acknowledge my other one when he was born as my mum wouldn't call him buzz lightyear! my brother was obsessed with toystory lol!! Flynn is a lovely name! x

 

[staceymxxx]

Wow, I'm seeing all these Down's screening things coming back with really low risk numbers in the thousands...ours was still 'low risk' but was 1 in 600. I thought that was good until I saw all these other numbers I wonder why ours is like it is? The midwife didn't say anything at all about it, which makes me think there's still nothing to worry about, but 'don't worry' is easier said than done for a pregnant woman :/

My nuchal was measuring 4.3 then a week later 4.1 so no difference really, my downs come back at 1 in 280 so we have to go for a specialist heart scan on baby to make sure his heart has formed ok and if not then not sure what course of action is but if it is then still don't know whats going to happen as it could be a chromosome problem.. although nothing at all could be wrong x

 

[Mrs Eleflump]

Wow, I'm seeing all these Down's screening things coming back with really low risk numbers in the thousands...ours was still 'low risk' but was 1 in 600. I thought that was good until I saw all these other numbers I wonder why ours is like it is? The midwife didn't say anything at all about it, which makes me think there's still nothing to worry about, but 'don't worry' is easier said than done for a pregnant woman :/

My nuchal was measuring 4.3 then a week later 4.1 so no difference really, my downs come back at 1 in 280 so we have to go for a specialist heart scan on baby to make sure his heart has formed ok and if not then not sure what course of action is but if it is then still don't know whats going to happen as it could be a chromosome problem.. although nothing at all could be wrong x

I really hope it's the latter for you, Stacey, and your little guy is 100% healthy. How long do you have to wait for the heart scan? I have to have those every few weeks after week 24 to make sure my autoimmune condition hasn't damaged baby's heart. If it is damaged, baby will probably need a pacemaker for life It's a worrying time, definitely. I'm thinking of you and your bean, and wishing you both the best.

On the bright side, baby is an onion today! 17 weeks! Happy new weeks to all who have just changed over or are about to

 

[ljo1984]

Wow, I'm seeing all these Down's screening things coming back with really low risk numbers in the thousands...ours was still 'low risk' but was 1 in 600. I thought that was good until I saw all these other numbers I wonder why ours is like it is? The midwife didn't say anything at all about it, which makes me think there's still nothing to worry about, but 'don't worry' is easier said than done for a pregnant woman :/

My nuchal was measuring 4.3 then a week later 4.1 so no difference really, my downs come back at 1 in 280 so we have to go for a specialist heart scan on baby to make sure his heart has formed ok and if not then not sure what course of action is but if it is then still don't know whats going to happen as it could be a chromosome problem.. although nothing at all could be wrong x

I just had a more detailed scan at 20 weeks too, they should look for other markers too such as feamour length and Down's syndrome have the middle finger joint missing. Also I think if I remember from mine cleft palet is a marker too, all mine were looking fine but the scan still doesn't rule it out completely just cut odds by 50%, but as I said earlier it was good enough for me as was not interested in amnio, ending pregnancy or anything like that, she's have been perfect no matter what

 

[kiki28]

I have a private gender scan tomorrow . . . So excited to find out but pretty convinced we are team blue

 

[RedheadBabies]

Hello ladies! I haven't updated in a while. Feeling baby moving around quite often, and my morning sickness disappeared around 15 weeks. I'm treating a yeast infection right now, so that is NO FUN. Our scan is 3 weeks from Tuesday, and I'm struggling with the decision to find out or not. We did with DD, and I would love to try Team Yellow... I just don't know if I'll have the strength to say no when they ask if I want to know! Part of me wants to know, and part of me doesn't. What to do, what to do....

 

[StarBrites]

Hello ladies! I haven't updated in a while. Feeling baby moving around quite often, and my morning sickness disappeared around 15 weeks. I'm treating a yeast infection right now, so that is NO FUN. Our scan is 3 weeks from Tuesday, and I'm struggling with the decision to find out or not. We did with DD, and I would love to try Team Yellow... I just don't know if I'll have the strength to say no when they ask if I want to know! Part of me wants to know, and part of me doesn't. What to do, what to do....

You could always have them write it down for you and put it in an envelope to take home!

 

[newlywed2013]

baby moved out of my pelvis and my belly popped out!

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Top picture April 23, bottom April 26. Both laying down

 

[sprite30]

Well ladies I thought for sure we were team blue but we found out on Friday we are team pink. I even made the lady show me the 3 lines and move it all around and prove it to me. I was in disbelief most of the day on Friday but then started getting more excited on Saturday as we were shopping and seeing girly things. Dh is very excited. He wanted a girl so exactly what he expected.

So my chinese chart was wrong, the baking soda test was wrong and basically every other old wives tales were all wrong. And all those boy dreams were just me hoping for a boy. Dh says don't worry we have three more tries for a boy as he insisted today that having 5 kids wouldn't work for him and his finances lol so I'm getting more excited for our first to be a girl.

 

[Jcliff]

Well ladies I thought for sure we were team blue but we found out on Friday we are team pink. I even made the lady show me the 3 lines and move it all around and prove it to me. I was in disbelief most of the day on Friday but then started getting more excited on Saturday as we were shopping and seeing girly things. Dh is very excited. He wanted a girl so exactly what he expected.

So my chinese chart was wrong, the baking soda test was wrong and basically every other old wives tales were all wrong. And all those boy dreams were just me hoping for a boy. Dh says don't worry we have three more tries for a boy as he insisted today that having 5 kids wouldn't work for him and his finances lol so I'm getting more excited for our first to be a girl.

All of my gender charts and such were wrong as well... We even had an early scan at 15w and told boy. She came out a girl! this is why I don't trust anything early!

 

[jmandrews]

Well ladies I thought for sure we were team blue but we found out on Friday we are team pink. I even made the lady show me the 3 lines and move it all around and prove it to me. I was in disbelief most of the day on Friday but then started getting more excited on Saturday as we were shopping and seeing girly things. Dh is very excited. He wanted a girl so exactly what he expected.

So my chinese chart was wrong, the baking soda test was wrong and basically every other old wives tales were all wrong. And all those boy dreams were just me hoping for a boy. Dh says don't worry we have three more tries for a boy as he insisted today that having 5 kids wouldn't work for him and his finances lol so I'm getting more excited for our first to be a girl.

Congrats! You will love having a girl! I was just like u and was convinced I was having a boy. All the old wives tales said boy! Lol nope ultrasound showed girl.

 

[mommyberry]

Been at Mom's the whole of last week and was thoroughly pampered. Guess only few more months of such royal treatment... nobody is going to even look at me after the little one is out

Lot of catching up to do!

Welcome all new ladies and Yay to week changers and gender reveals!

Nuchal screen came out to be 1.3cm and risk 1:4430. I think it is reassuring to know the numbers. I'm an engineer and numbers do calm me down.

I had a lot of pelvic pain + tummy ache last week. Ran to the doc like I always do... tummy ache is normal and expected. She sent me to Physiotherapy for pelvic girdle pain and they taught me some exercises + kegels and tricks to avoid pains like such. Been doing much better after doing those exercises.

Regarding the numbness if anyone does have it... - Vit B12 deficiency : Eat steak, bacon etc and it will settle down.

Something is definitely moving in there. Waiting for a real kick!!

 

[Yo_Yo]

Mommyberry-your doctors sound so good! They made me struggle on until 32 weeks before I got to see a physiotherapist, and even then he was so rude I nearly cried!
Glad your nt results are good!

JM-I was convinced dd2 was a boy too! I even referred to her as 'he' no ones let me forget it!

So much catching up to do-weekends are busy with two kids...only going to get busier

 

[Yo_Yo]

Wow, I'm seeing all these Down's screening things coming back with really low risk numbers in the thousands...ours was still 'low risk' but was 1 in 600. I thought that was good until I saw all these other numbers I wonder why ours is like it is? The midwife didn't say anything at all about it, which makes me think there's still nothing to worry about, but 'don't worry' is easier said than done for a pregnant woman :/

My nuchal was measuring 4.3 then a week later 4.1 so no difference really, my downs come back at 1 in 280 so we have to go for a specialist heart scan on baby to make sure his heart has formed ok and if not then not sure what course of action is but if it is then still don't know whats going to happen as it could be a chromosome problem.. although nothing at all could be wrong x

I really hope it's the latter for you, Stacey, and your little guy is 100% healthy. How long do you have to wait for the heart scan? I have to have those every few weeks after week 24 to make sure my autoimmune condition hasn't damaged baby's heart. If it is damaged, baby will probably need a pacemaker for life It's a worrying time, definitely. I'm thinking of you and your bean, and wishing you both the best.

On the bright side, baby is an onion today! 17 weeks! Happy new weeks to all who have just changed over or are about to

Wishing you both good luck. Its not nice to have thins to worry about in pregnancy, but I'm sure the odds are on both your sides

 

[Yo_Yo]

Sprite30-yay for a little girl!
Have fun pink shopping!

 

[kiki28]

16 weeks today and gender scan too

 

[newlywed2013]

I dont know what is going on but I am in so much pain. It started in My lower back and traveled around my hip and down my thigh. Putting a pillow between my legs did nothing. I finally moved into the living room chair and it's seemed to help a little. Any thoughts?

 

[SisterRose]

Newlywed - Maybe baby is laying on a nerve? perhaps you could ring your midwife/OB and just ask them what they think?

 

[Yo_Yo]

I dont know what is going on but I am in so much pain. It started in My lower back and traveled around my hip and down my thigh. Putting a pillow between my legs did nothing. I finally moved into the living room chair and it's seemed to help a little. Any thoughts?

My first thoughts are it could be sciatica or like sisterrose says a trapped Nerve.I'd call your midwife/ob though and get advice
Hope it goes soon

Edit-not sure if it could also be pelvic girdle pain (pgp) I have this and my hips in the bone area ache constantly. But I don't have the pain down the thighs.

 

[Yo_Yo]

16 weeks today and gender scan too

Happy 16 weeks!

Any thoughts on gender before you find out?

Good luck, will keep an eye out for an update!