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

[SMFirst]

Those are great scan pics Harli

I saw your pics in the "Faces to Names" thread too - You and your DH look very happy in your wedding pic, and i'ts cool that you can pull off red hair

I'm finding my jeans to feel a bit tight, but I've had to give up on a few tops because they feel like they've shrunk! (I still fit my bras though..)

 

[HarliRexx]

Yeah I have some shirts that, well, they still basically fit, but are tight enough that it would draw lots of curious looks from people wondering if I could be pregnant or just getting fat. I don't really want to wear anything that shows my belly till I have a clearly pregnant belly!

I'm not even going to discuss my bra situation now, just that I left the mall in frustration today lol!

 

[Diznylnd]

So, we had our nuchal translucency ultrasound done today. It was also the first time seeing the baby. It was really great!

Nuchal measurement was 1.12mm, the tech said that at my gestational age they want it to be less than 3mm. Heartbeat was 168 beats per minute. She identified 2 legs, 2 arms, stomach, bladder, hands, feet and we even saw the 2 hemispheres of the brain in one pic. She was really professional and knowledgeable. She said that the baby measures about 5cm from crown to rump, and about 7cm if the legs are stretched out.

Now, I can't wait for all you ladies to go for your scans...I want to see the babies!

I really felt a lot of relief after seeing the scan. Also feels quite real, finally. Here's a pic:

Rducky you and I must be really close due date wise! Love the scan images and I am glad to hear all was well with the baby to be!

 

[Diznylnd]

Hi Ladies,

I have had my NT scan and all seemed well baby was jumping around everywhere! I have attached my first scan at 10 weeks 4 days and the second scan images are from the NT scan at 12weeks 0days. The babies heart rate was 155...Due date is now staying firm at 7/21/2011.

I am 13 weeks tomorrow and I have bumped up two pant sizes and most of my shirts and jackets felt as if they have shrank. I have a obvious baby bump now!!

I also ordered a doppler and can not wait for it to get here!

I hope everyone is enjoying their pregnancy thus far and can't wait to see more scans from you other gals!

https://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/diznylnd/10weekultrasound.jpg
10 weeks 4 days! Big surprise as we thought we were 9 wks 3 days

NT Ultrasound
https://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/diznylnd/12weekscan2.jpg
https://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/diznylnd/12weekscan1.jpg

 

[SMFirst]

those are great pics Dizny Glad all is well with you and the baby..

I am impatiently awaiting my doppler too..

 

[rducky]

Great pics!

Hope that both of you get your dopplers soon.

I have gained a couple pounds. I haven't had to change any clothes yet, except for bras, and that was at 6 weeks...

 

[HarliRexx]

Well ladies, I'm off on my weekend trip supervising junior high kids! I hope hope hope I have the energy to get through it. They only schedule about 6 hours for sleeping Friday and Saturday night on this retreat but there will be some free time during the day so I hope I can get an hour or two nap in during that time. Wish me luck! Hope the rest of you have a nice weekend!

 

[SMFirst]

Hi girls

Well I got some very bad news today - I went for an ultrasound due to spotting and they said the baby is not alive.

From the size of the blob it looked like it didn't develop much from the start.

So the doctor said it will miscarry naturally in the coming weeks.

My husband and I are quite sad but mostly just disappointed that this didn't work for us. We will try again in a few months time.

With all my worries about having no symptoms, and really restraining from feeling excited about being pregnant, I feel like I had a gut feeling that this wouldn't work out.

But anyway, I am still really happy for all of you, and I wish you lots of love and exciting times with your pregnancies and newborns. I think I will be taking a break from this site until we start trying again..

 

[rducky]

Harli, I hope you made it through your weekend! I can imagine how exhausting it could be.

Have you ladies gotten your dopplers yet?

I got great news last week. We have a birthing centre in our area that is run by midwives. There is a waiting list to get in. I put my name on the list at 4 weeks and they called me last week to come for an appointment. I met the midwife today and she's wonderful! And the birthing centre is literally a 7 minute car ride away from my house.

Hope everyone is doing well!

 

[rducky]

Susan, I'm so sorry. I didn't see your post before I posted mine.

Sending lots of hugs, love and support in this difficult time. I'm so sorry this happened to you.

Did the spotting just start this weekend, because I don't remember you mentioning any spotting before?

I definitely understand if you take a break from BnB. Please know that we'll all be here to support you when you feel ready to come back.

to you and DH. I will miss you while you're gone.

Branwen

 

[SMFirst]

Hi Branwen

Before Sunday I hadn't had any spotting at all, just a whitish discharge which I took to be a good sign.

I was almost starting to believe I was just lucky to have no symptoms but when I saw the blood I knew right away there would be no good outcome, unfortunately.

I almost think it's a good thing that the doppler still hasn't arrived (I don't know what the issue is) - we don't need to try and not hear a heartbeat. But it will be there for next time. And next time we will definitely book an early scan - the worst part is that this probably could have been caught weeks ago..


That's great you found a midwife though - I didn't realize they were in short supply in Canada but my friend is having trouble getting in too.

 

[HarliRexx]

Susan,

That is devastating news. When I read your post last night I cried and prayed for you and your DH. My heart truly hurts for you.

I feel like you have become a good friend. You have been a great support to myself and others in this thread and on our forum. You will be missed greatly while you are away.

I hope you can find strength and peace during this time and that you can find hope to follow through on your desire to try again in a few months time.

Lots of love and hugs,
Jessica

 

[SMFirst]

Hi Jessica

Thanks for your prayers and kind words..

The bleeding has started for real today which is actually good, as it will bring closure to this quickly. No cramps yet. I am actually glad that we had the emergency ultrasound and found out the news beforehand so I could prepare for things to come...

As I mentioned, I just had a bad gut feeling about this pregnancy so I am not too crushed. It is disappointing though.

But then again, I feel like you guys are my friends, so I can be happy and excited for you

And I believe we will move on and be excited to try again in a few months.

Well, maybe I won't dissappear from this site too quickly - there's always so much support and things to learn here - sections I've never looked in before (and I would like to do a little more research on things before getting pregnant again!)

 

[HarliRexx]

Hi guys. Just wanted to update you all on my past week.

The trip over the weekend with the kids was fun but extremely tiring! The first night the girls kept me and the other chaperone up till 2AM then got up at 5:30AM so they would all have time to straighten their hair! UGH! Luckily I had a chance to nap for a couple hours in the afternoon. Their alarm didnt go off the second morning and I was able to sleep 6 hrs that night.

I woke up that second morning with a sore throat and continued getting sick after that. By Monday morning I had a high fever, chills, headache, nasal congestion, bad cough, and could hardly talk. I called my dr and she said I wouldn't have to come in till my temp hit 102 or higher. She said just to keep taking tylenol to keep it down. My temp continued to fluctuate but never went over 101.5. I'm feeling better now, mostly cold like symptoms at this point.

 

[HarliRexx]

Well, I went to get my first round of bloodwork done today. I literally put it off as long as I could...I was supposed to have them done by my first midwife visit, but I didn't. Now I had to have them done today since my second visit is this Tuesday. My friends give me a hard time because I have tattoos galore, but I am petrified of having blood drawn! Well I ended up getting clammy, hot, light headed and nauseated! Thankfully I didn't pass out though! If everything goes well I should only have to have it done one more time during my pregnancy. FX'd!

 

[rducky]

I haven't had any bloodwork yet. My midwife is going to do it herself at my next appointment...I think it's Feb. 18th...I'll be 18 weeks pregnant at that point. Oh well!

 

[SMFirst]

Hi Harli and Rducky,

Well I couldn't stay away - I noticed it's been kinda quiet on this thread so I wanted to say congrats on making it to 2nd trimester They say this is the "fun" trimester" so hopefully you will feel good for the most part.

You should post some pics of your bumps when you have them..

As for myself, I am quite ok actually.. The actual MC hasn't fully happened yet but I am already accepting everything and looking forward to a few months down the road.

Because I have also had a chemical pregnancy (which we shrugged off before but now maybe more significant) my doctor is going to do some tests to see if there is anything preventing a healthy pregnancy for me, which is good. And I'll be eligible for closer monitoring (ie early ultrasounds) next time.

Susan

 

[rducky]

Hi Susan,

I'm glad to hear that you're doing ok. I was wondering about you today. Did the doctor say anything about needing a treatment if the MC doesn't happen naturally? It's good that they will do some tests to see if somethings going on with your pregnancies. Can the test be done before you get pregnant, or does it have to be done in early pregnancy?

You're right that it's been quiet in here...Some of the other ladies seem to have disappeared? I hope that everyone is ok.

As for me, I am starting to feel better. Still nauseous when I get up really early (5:00am) for work.

I'm having trouble at work with my managers. I work in a busy emergency room as a nurse. I have been kicked in the stomach before at work (not while pregnant), and also had a patient break my wrist. We have a lot of aggressive psychiatric patients. Not to mention, infectious diseases that are rampant and exposure to toxic medications...There's a program in Quebec to be protected during pregnancy by our provincial Occupational Health and Safety group and based on their regulations, I should be re-assigned to another department or sent home on preventive leave. The trouble is that the hospitals are so short-staffed that my managers don't want to let me go on preventive leave. It's getting pretty ugly because we had to have an inspector come to my department (that was Jan. 10th) and I'm still waiting for the ruling...So that's a little explanation of why I've been a bit quiet myself...I have a lot of stuff on my mind...

Thanks for keeping in touch...we miss you in here!

 

[HarliRexx]

Hi ladies!

Well, I got some "bad" news today...bad just because I am such a wuss! I spoke with a nurse at the outpatient clinic where I had my blood drawn on Friday and she said my blood froze in transport to the lab! I'm certain there had to be some serious negligence/laziness to blame. Certainly they have to be prepared for the cold weather this time of year! UGH! Can't believe I have to go through that again so soon!

Rducky your/your baby's health and safety is so much more important than shift coverage needs! Hopefully you will find someone to approve your transfer soon! I can understand how stressful that would be!

SM it's good to know you will be having extra pre-conception/early pregnancy testing and monitoring. Hopefully what you've been though so far is just coincidence and there's nothing more serious going on.

I had my 2nd monthly visit today and got to hear the baby's heartbeat again! Do they collect a urine sample every visit in Canada? They do here...not really sure why? Maybe something to do with drug screening?

My bump seems to have grown significantly this week! I'll try to post a pic!

 

[HarliRexx]

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