[OPEN] 1st child due late July/August 2011

[rducky]

I won a $100 gift certificate for photography, so I am definitely looking forward to taking some maternity photos!

How's everyone doing today? I am slowly getting rid of this bronchitis...my doctor has kept me off work for another week, so I am pretty relieved about that. I'm feeling pretty tired these days.

 

[HarliRexx]

Those pics are hilarious!!! It's difficult to pick a "favorite"!

 

[SMFirst]

Those pics are hilarious!!! It's difficult to pick a "favorite"!

I know! There are a few disturbing ones for sure, but the one that made me laugh out loud was the one with the watermelon and the gun (and the poster's comment as well!). And the one with the guy looking like a stalker in the background!

 

[HarliRexx]

I literally laughed out loud at the watermelon and gun photo as well! Although I thought the ones with the turkey and the tire were rather classy.

 

[lissagato]

Those photos were hilarious!! I love the one of the guy doing a handstand. Classic.

 

[turtlebeach]

Hey all

Hope you are all well.

I'm feeling ok today (just tired) my nausea has faded loads which is nice as I haven't really been eating properly because of it! I feel kind of normal again. My boobs are hugh thou which is pleasing me, i'm going to have to buy a bigger size bra (wahooo)! Other than that I don't feel pregnant but until I see it on the scan I don't think i'm going to believe it.

I went to A&E on Monday as I was getting those pains again, low down in my pelvis area on one side like before. They got really bad so I thought I should get checked as I was really worried. They didn't scan me as they felt my stomach and said if it was epotopic my stomach would be killing to touch and my pains were too low for ovaries etc. They also said I would have had bleeding, which I haven't. They think the bad pains are to do with some surgery I had a good few years back on my hip as in pregnancy the joints relax and everything moves inside to get ready for a growing belly - just means I could have probs when I get big I guess. I have to see an obtrician because of it.

 

[SMFirst]

That's too bad that your hip might give you trouble Turtle, but good thing you + baby are still healthy

 

[rducky]

Hi everyone!

Turtle, how are you doing now? I hope those pains have subsided.

I've started having m/s now. I was queasy for the last couple of weeks but nothing major until this past weekend. Boobs are still killing me. I'm glad that the bronchitis has finally seemed to be going away, still having the odd cough, but not short of breath like I was.

Sometimes I feel like the time is passing so slowly but at other times I can't believe how fast...We're all at 8-9 weeks already!

 

[SMFirst]

Hi all
Hope everyone is getting excited for Christmas. It will be one without snow for us this year, which is the norm actually but we always hope!

Rducky - sorry the real MS has kicked in

I have gone from being concerned about not having any MS to hoping it never comes!! I had a short spell of being fairly queasy on the weekend and I didn't like it at all

I have my first appt with the OB on Wed morning so excited about that..

I actually was at a Christmas thing last night and there was a girl there who had just announced she is due July 26, so around our time too, but she had to tell because her bump is already so big!

She is a tiny girl and already has one kid but still!

I think my waist has expanded a bit (haven't gained weight yet though) and my boobs are a bit bigger and a little sore at times. So overall I am happy with how I feel right now

How's everyone else coming along?

 

[rducky]

I haven't actually gained weight and my usual clothes still fit...so I'm relieved about that. Boobs have gone up a cup size.

That's crazy that her bump is that big at 9 weeks!

 

[SMFirst]

Yeah, weird how different people develop..
Well I'm guessing this girl maybe has a hip measurement of 24'' so I guess the bump has nowhere else to go but out

 

[SMFirst]

Hi all

Two days til Christmas oh my goodness!

Hope everyone is feeling well and will be able to enjoy the Christmas feast and goodies!

I had my first appt with the OB today - it was ok, nothing special. I didn't learn anything new.. But overal the dr says I'm healthy so that's good.

After I left the office I realized I didn't catch the OB's name, so had to call back and ask! duh.

I have another OB appt in Jan and I will also have a nuchal translucency ultrasound booked for Jan.

I didn't realize that we have to pay for them, my sister had a scan done at 13 weeks and didn't pay. oh well - it's well worth the $220 !

Otherwise the regular ultrasound isn't until 18 weeks.

Anyway - have a great Christmas and New Years if I don't "read" from you all before then!

- Susan

 

[rducky]

Susan,

That sounds like a good appointment! I can't wait to go for mine.

My first appointment is on Jan. 18th. I have the nuchal translucency u/s on Jan. 7th and we have to pay $390, as you say it is well worth it. My DH's insurance from work is supposed to cover 80%, so you may want to look into that if you have a plan with work.

I really think that once that ultrasound happens, this will really start to feel real!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you! I can't wait to see what the new year will bring us!

Branwen

 

[rducky]

Hey Girls!

Just got the best Christmas present ever! My doppler arrived early...I was only expecting it next week. So, after about 10 minutes of searching, I found the little one's heartbeat! It was ticking away at about 160-170 beats per minute. Now I can really believe that there's a baby in there!

It's a Sonoline B doppler that I got on Ebay for $70 canadian. If anyone wants the link to the seller, let me know.

I hope you ladies are having a wonderful holiday so far!

 

[SMFirst]

That's awesome rducky! What an amazing present indeed to hear the heartbeat!!

We are going to get a doppler too, and I was leaning toward the Sonoline B from reading good reviews, so I would like the link please!

We had some sadness this Christmas as we had to take our lovely little kitty to be euthanized. She was a fighter but it was time.

But hope everyone enjoys the rest of the holidays and has a great New Years (we might not get out but looking forward to ringing in 2011!)

 

[rducky]

That's awesome rducky! What an amazing present indeed to hear the heartbeat!!

We are going to get a doppler too, and I was leaning toward the Sonoline B from reading good reviews, so I would like the link please!

We had some sadness this Christmas as we had to take our lovely little kitty to be euthanized. She was a fighter but it was time.

But hope everyone enjoys the rest of the holidays and has a great New Years (we might not get out but looking forward to ringing in 2011!)

Susan,

I'm so sorry about your kitty. It is so hard to lose a pet. I hope you keep some wonderful memories of her.


Here is the info for the doppler. Check out this auction:

https://cgi.ebay.ca/BABY-FETAL-BABY...883?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f77aa2f3

It is from the same seller I used for the same doppler I got (except mine is blue). I just used it again today and found the heartbeat. I'm pretty impressed. I'm a nurse and I don't even try on pregnant women at work until 14-15 weeks because our doppler can't pick up anything and it makes them panic. I was really impressed to find a heartbeat at 9 weeks, 5 days!

The shipping was quite fast. I paid for it on Dec. 14 and received it Dec. 24th. Not bad for holiday season shipping...


B

 

[rducky]

Oh, and I forgot to say Happy New Year!

 

[turtlebeach]

Hi Everyone

I hope you have all had a nice christmas.

Smfirst I am really sorry to here about your cat I lost one of mine in the summer so know how hard it is. I hope you are doing ok.

Rducky - I didn't realise the doplers worked so early. I had been looking at a few but they all say not to use until 14 weeks. I think I may get one!!

I have been feeling sick 24/7 the last few weeks. Its worse in the morning and evening but its theres all day. It means I have to force myself to eat. I have been physically sick as well a few times and am gagging all the time (sorry if tmi). In a weird way thou even thou its horible I don't mind as atleast its a symptom and lets me know i'm pregnant!

I have my first scan on 17th Jan - We can't wait and are just hoping that everything is ok.

We told my family at Christmas (but told them to keep it quiet for now) they were so excited as it will be the first grandchild, niece/nephew etc.

X

 

[rducky]

Turtle, I've also been quite sick. I got a prescription for Diclectin (anti nausea) from my family doctor which has been helping. I seem to have car-sickness, which I have never had before...it is exhausting. Hopefully it will only be for a little while longer...

 

[turtlebeach]

rducky - That sounds good does it just stop you from being sick or does it help with feeling sick too?

My midwife didnt offer me any. She just said to eat ginger and to get some travel sickness bands that go on your wrists as they help.

I was sick again today as I smelt something funny. I feel sick all the time so anything sets me off urging or puking!

x

Has anyone got a date for their scan yet?