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[filipenko32]

Happy 5 weeks mom2!

 

[Mom2mmcjg]

Not sure I'm getting a scan today. I might have one to check the health of my cervix since I've had so many D&C's but they might not look at babe and probably won't tell me gender. Damn! I have my 20 week scan in 3 weeks from today. Guess I have to be a little more patient. Still at docs office. Will catch up later.

Bummer.
I guess in the grand scheme of things 3 weeks isn't too bad, but still...

 

[hopeful23456]

So happy for you HA! congrats!

Heart- still hoping they do an u/s! Maybe you can sneak into the room??

 

[hopeful23456]

so i'm on that other board, babycenter and one of the girls in the 35 and older group was so sad she was having a girl (first kid at 37) no m/cs (I don't think). this is because of bad mother/daughter relationships she's been in and around. and one of the other girls chimed in and said "go look at the rpl board, that will make you think differently" and you know i had to chime in too! geez....i was the only one that responded that ever had any m/cs...
it's so nice that we are just grateful for what we have.

 

[heart tree]

Well no scan for me today. That's ok. I have one scheduled for Wednesday to look at my cervix and my adenomyosis. There is no way they will be able to look at the adeno without looking at the baby too. So I'm definitely going to ask for a peek between the legs! Even if we don't see the gender, I'll at least have a look at my baby again. They have me on the wait list for Monday and Tuesday too, so if there are any cancellations, I'll go in sooner than Wednesday.

I met with a new doctor today. She's a high risk doc. She said my age, my losses and possibly my adeno make me a little higher risk, but she considers me on the low end of high risk. But she wants to see me every 3 weeks until June and then probably more often after that. A lot of high risk docs automatically opt for C-sections. She doesn't feel that way. She prefers vaginal births when possible which made me feel better. And that hospital has the lowest C-section rate in the country! I'm still trying to decide if I want to switch to her or keep going to my old doctor at the other hospital. I have a lot of thinking to do. I think I'm leaning towards her though because she wants to follow me more closely. She also asked a lot of questions that my other doctor didn't, such as how much B6 and Fish Oil am I taking. She wants to make sure I'm not taking too much. She also raised the issue about my cervix which my other doctor never did. I liked her attention to detail and the amount of time she spent with me. I also like how closely she would be following me leading up to the birth.

On a funny note, she said she wouldn't do a scan, but would do a doppler to listen to the hb. For some reason I didn't tell her I do that all the time. So when she did it, she found it straight away and said excitedly, "there's your baby's heartbeat! It's 154 which is great!" I was so calm about it and just smiled and said "oh that's great." I think she was disappointed that I wasn't more excited. Little did she know I listened this morning and I often record and count the beats. It's always in the 150-160 range.

She also wanted me to schedule my 20 week scan, which I did! LOL! Now I have 20 week scans scheduled at both hospitals! I know I need to cancel one, but at the moment, it's fun to think that if I wanted, I could get a 20 week scan on March 15 and then again on March 19!

Happy 17 weeks to Davies and Croy! Right behind you as usual!

Happy 11 weeks to Jen!!

Happy 5 weeks to Mom!!

Happy pregnancy to HA!!!! Great numbers babe! Can't wait for Saturday's results!

Bumpy hope you get your results nice and early tomorrow morning.

Can't wait for Embo's results.

Hi to everyone else. Going to have some lunch now and do some work. It's 70 degrees here today (that's 22 degrees to you UK girls). A perfect day! Going to get some Vitamin D out in my yard while I eat lunch.

 

[heart tree]

Hopeful, it is so nice to be grateful. I know I want a girl, but I also know I would be thrilled with a healthy boy. I really don't care. I just want my baby! I love this little one so much now, I can't imagine being disappointed.

 

[hopeful23456]

you probably find the heartbeat quicker than she does heart! it would be fun to do 2 scans at 20 weeks! too bad you didn't get the scan today...

was she talking about checking your cervix length and the other dr didn't? i get mine checked every 2 weeks (more often with twins) but i think it would be good for you to get it checked every 3 weeks. wish it was that warm here! it's about 40 but supposed to get up to 6 inches of snow this weekend.

 

[puppycat]

Take a look in Embo's journal

 

[heart tree]

Hopeful, I think she was talking about length but also strength. She did an internal exam and said my cervix look healthy and closed and a good length from what she could tell. But since I've had 4 d&c's, 2 hysteroscopies and an HSG, I've had a lot go up into my cervix. She wants to make sure it is strong enough to hold the baby in. Apparently the ultrasound will help determine that. She also wants to get a look at my adenomyosis since she's never seen it before.

I was already in Em's journal. Stalking it in fact. Woo-hoo!!! Go look girls, you won't be disappointed!

 

[Embo78]

Still crying two hours after scan. What an amazing experience. After three losses it's even more special

https://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/embo-78/aebc5823.jpg

 

[heart tree]

YAY!!!

 

[ttclou25]

Congrats Embo on team blue yippi!!! Another boy in the thread

 

[bumpyplease]

Congrats embo whooohooooo! I was wrong I was convinced it was a girl but so happy for u, especially as all healthy! Wow that's you, pip and Lou all having boys we need some girls now to even things up with the lovely Isabella diva!

Sorry you didn't get a scan heart, I was disappointed I didn't get my results today earlier as well but u will find out very soon my lovely! And tomorrow I will be 6 weeks and you will be 17.......WOW!!!!!

 

[Embo78]

Thanks girls we're all on cloud 9 right now

Boys are ace!!

 

[croydongirl]

Embo - A boy!!!!! YAY!!! So excited for you!!! Awesome news.

Heart - sorry you didn't get your scan today, glad you don't have too much longer to wait. Sometimes I feel like a week takes so long to go by. I know our scan is not that far away but it still feels like FOREVER!! Hoping that all of you guys news will keep me going until our scan! haha

 

[Embo78]

Yes sorry you didn't get a scan today. I'm going to go read back now I'm home

 

[heart tree]

It's ok girls. It's not the end of the world that I didn't get my scan. LOL! Most women don't get this many anyway, so I consider myself lucky. As long as I know the baby is alive, I'm ok for another few days.

My big issue now is my 20 week scan. My mother will be in town for both that I have scheduled, but I don't want to drag her to two ultrasounds. I have one scheduled for March 15 and March 19. I prefer the place on the 19th but that means waiting 4 more days! Can I be that patient? Decisions, decisions! I'm hoping my scan on Wednesday will give me some relief so I can hold out for the March 19 scan!

I got an internal exam today and she told me my pelvis is perfect for childbirth. She said it is nice a roomy! She also did a breast exam and told me my nipples were perfect for breastfeeding! Both of those statements struck me as funny for some reason.

She also told me my uterus is right below my belly button now which would explain the ever growing bump. Oh, and I've definitely gained a few pounds. Guess my worries were unfounded.

 

[heart tree]

I just saw the temperature and it's 76 now! 25 degrees for you ladies across the pond. How can I be in a bad mood with weather like this? It's unseasonably warm. We don't usually have temps this warm in February. Glorious!

 

[daviess3]

Heart sounds lovely it was 18 today here unusually warm!! Pleased u liked doc I would give her a whirl she sounds very thorough! X

Embo yay for team blue congrats darling fab news I have 3 gorgeous nephews an they r the best!! Boys or girls all lovely, so u have any names!?? How exciting? X

Lou have u got any names yet babe? X

Can't believe were 17 weeks Croy heart hopeful can u believe it! Wow!! Xx

Sorry to go on but is anyone else constipated? I'm eating nectarines oranges strawberrys drinking lots of water everyday but really constipated an when I go it's hard!! Sorry tmi I no! I have some fibregel but what can I take do I go? X

 

[heart tree]

Davies I haven't had any constipation. I read that sometimes there isn't much you can do because your organs have moved and press against your intestines causing a blockage. As the baby gets bigger, the baby can also push against your intestines. So no matter how much fiber you eat, you will be constipated. Another lovely symptom of pregnancy! Maybe some other ladies have some ideas.

I've been doing prenatal yoga 2 days a week and there are several poses that the teacher says are good for constipation. I haven't paid attention to which poses they are because that's not one of my issues at the moment. I'll pay attention next time she says it and will tell you what those poses are. Maybe you should try a yoga class yourself.

I'm definitely feeling baby now! It's so slight, but I know it's not gas or anything else. I can't wait to see my bubs next week!