*** September 2020 Babies ***

[Rebaby]

Had my first bout of 'morning sickness' this morning- I was up at 7 making the kids breakfast and I was starving so I popped myself a couple of slices of bread in the toaster and then I came over all hot and feeling like I was either going to faint or throw up and the smell of the toast was making it worse. I ended up throwing my dressing gown off and leaning over the kitchen sink until it passed. Fortunately the kids were watching telly so didn't notice I really don't want to tell them until we've had the 12 week scan, and I'd quite like to do it in a fun way rather than just sit them down and blurt it out, but I'm not sure how.

 

[Nikie]

The threshold for 3+ is 2753, I wouldn’t worry! When did you last try one?

I got my 3+ this evening!

 

[pennies]

I got my 3+ this evening!

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Yay! I haven’t done a clear blue this time, just used cheapies and then thought I’m just wasting money on any more!

I feel really impatient for my scan though, 12 weeks feels so long away and I just want to see little bean and know everything is ok

 

[MamaByrd]

You guys. I'm only like 6+2 and I'm miserable. I'm too exhausted to get through the day and the nausea is constant. I have the seabands, I drink ginger ale & eat saltines.. I really can't fathom eating anything that's not a carb right now. AND EVERYTHING STINKS!!! UGHH.

 

[laurarebecca1]

I got my 3+ this evening!

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Yeyyhh congrats! I just bought another pack ready to try and get my 3+!
out of interest when did you get your first 2-3?

 

[laurarebecca1]

When did everyone’s symptoms start? And were they quicker for second etc babies?

is anyone else majorly bloated? Like my usual flat-ish stomach is definitely rounded and hard to hide under my tight work dresses. I physically cannot suck it in! I don’t remember this with DD!

 

[Nikie]

Yeyyhh congrats! I just bought another pack ready to try and get my 3+!
out of interest when did you get your first 2-3?

A week ago - so I was roughly 5w 1d!

 

[pennies]

When did everyone’s symptoms start? And were they quicker for second etc babies?

is anyone else majorly bloated? Like my usual flat-ish stomach is definitely rounded and hard to hide under my tight work dresses. I physically cannot suck it in! I don’t remember this with DD!

I feel like my symptoms started thick and fast the moment I got BFP. Much earlier than they ever did with DS.

And yes! I feel like I’m showing already! I didn’t start showing until around 15 weeks last time!

 

[Pending]

I am feeling what feels like baby kicks all over my stomach & it goes from top to bottom. I know it is impossible bc the baby would not have legs or anything, but this is how I remember baby kicks feeling. My husband could even feel it when he put his hand on my stomach. I am not having gas or anything...what could it be?

 

[ja14]

I am feeling what feels like baby kicks all over my stomach & it goes from top to bottom. I know it is impossible bc the baby would not have legs or anything, but this is how I remember baby kicks feeling. My husband could even feel it when he put his hand on my stomach. I am not having gas or anything...what could it be?

When I was pregnant with my first and read baby kicks felt like gas bubbles, I was so confused, because I had never experienced that. I guess pregnancy changed my body because after having a baby I experience it semi-regularly. All over my stomach, and you can feel it with your hand. Feels just like little pokes from baby did.

 

[Pending]

When I was pregnant with my first and read baby kicks felt like gas bubbles, I was so confused, because I had never experienced that. I guess pregnancy changed my body because after having a baby I experience it semi-regularly. All over my stomach, and you can feel it with your hand. Feels just like little pokes from baby did.

Ya they feel really strong and all over. It feels like 2nd or 3rd trimester kicks. Crazy!

 

[mindyb85]

Can I (super duper cautiously) join?
I had a mc at 7w on Dec 10 and still haven’t started my period. I had my beta hcg done on Tuesday and it’s was 205. Tests just keep getting darker. Hoping to wait til an estimated 8 weeks before doing any doctor visits at all. We also had a cp and lost our stillborn son last year so dh is done done (which breaks my heart) and he has no idea about any of this from the ONE TIME it happened on a very drunk night. I’m just trying to continue my weight loss journey (down 9.8lbs since Dec 26!) and make healthy choices.
Based on the signs I’m estimating I am 4+3 today and due Sept 21.
My journal link (which has my testing link) is in my signature.
I have noticed a little nausea and fatigue today.

 

[pennies]

Can I (super duper cautiously) join?
I had a mc at 7w on Dec 10 and still haven’t started my period. I had my beta hcg done on Tuesday and it’s was 205. Tests just keep getting darker. Hoping to wait til an estimated 8 weeks before doing any doctor visits at all. We also had a cp and lost our stillborn son last year so dh is done done (which breaks my heart) and he has no idea about any of this from the ONE TIME it happened on a very drunk night. I’m just trying to continue my weight loss journey (down 9.8lbs since Dec 26!) and make healthy choices.
Based on the signs I’m estimating I am 4+3 today and due Sept 21.
My journal link (which has my testing link) is in my signature.
I have noticed a little nausea and fatigue today.

Hello! Welcome and congratulations

So sorry to read about your losses, I am also expecting straight after a loss so understand how you are feeling with regards to being cautious and wanting to pass the point of the last loss before seeing medical professionals.

I can’t even imagine the pain of losing as late as you did and I can understand why your husband feels done with it. Does he know you are expecting again?

I have added you to the list on page 1, we will update dates as we get them confirmed x

 

[mindyb85]

Hello! Welcome and congratulations

So sorry to read about your losses, I am also expecting straight after a loss so understand how you are feeling with regards to being cautious and wanting to pass the point of the last loss before seeing medical professionals.

I can’t even imagine the pain of losing as late as you did and I can understand why your husband feels done with it. Does he know you are expecting again?

I have added you to the list on page 1, we will update dates as we get them confirmed x

Thank you!

No, he has no idea I don’t believe. Part of me wanted to wait until 12 weeks (March 11 is his birthday) and just go to my dr for a follow up and come home with a big surprise. You see, with our son we found out his major fatal diagnosis at his 12 week ultrasound after a beautiful and perfect 8 weeks ultrasound, so for me I feel like I would really need a healthy 12 week before I could say anything. I went to sooo many specialists and had sooo many ultrasounds each getting progressively worse. It was like watching a train wreck in slow motion. This time I figure if the baby’s going to make it’ll make it and be fine and if it’s not, there is nothing I can do about it right now except for being healthy as I possibly can and taking all of my vitamins and meds on time.
This sounds weird too but I don’t even want to have the numbers going up confirmed bc I don’t want to even hear it from the doctors until I’m at a point where I’d be able to tell dh. As of right now I know but I haven’t had it confirmed by the drs yet so I don’t “know” know. Does that make sense? Sorry lol
Either way I believe I’m 4+4 today so on my way to heartbeat day!

 

[pennies]

Yes that totally makes sense!

If it’s not too hard to talk about, what was your sons diagnosis? Is it something that you are at risk of happening again or just one of those chance in a million odds that you were unlucky?

Do you think your husband will be happy though, as long as he knows everything is ok?

My stance has been the same really, hopefully everything will work out, but if it doesn’t there’s not really anything we can do to stop it so we might as well buckle in and enjoy the ride!

 

[mindyb85]

Yes that totally makes sense!

If it’s not too hard to talk about, what was your sons diagnosis? Is it something that you are at risk of happening again or just one of those chance in a million odds that you were unlucky?

Do you think your husband will be happy though, as long as he knows everything is ok?

My stance has been the same really, hopefully everything will work out, but if it doesn’t there’s not really anything we can do to stop it so we might as well buckle in and enjoy the ride!

He had LUTO or Lower Urinary Track Obstruction. It means there is a blockage and the baby can’t pee. So their bladder fills up with amniotic fluid and there is little around them so they can’t practice breathing as much so their lungs are not as developed. Also at some point the urine backs up into the kidneys and can cause kidney failure as well. And it’s very rare. Not genetic. They said it was a fluke.
I also had horrible MS with him from like 6 weeks to where I was vomiting several times a day. I have MTHFR and apparently the type of folic acid I take can make a difference. I was taking the wrong kind and with vomiting up everything I think my folic acid must have been low bc at 16weeks they did a fetal MRI to see how bad the LUTO was and saw he also had spina bifida. It was high up on his spine and causing a hind brain hernia and dicephaly.

The good news is the MFM said these were random and we were just very unlucky but their is no increased odds of the LUTO. My regular OB said there might be a slight increase of a risk for spina bifida but I’m on the correct folate now and if I get too nauseous I’m taking a zofran. For me it’s the less of two evils.

As far as my hubby is concerned, I believe he would be absolutely terrified but if we were already passed the scary part for us (12 weeks) he would be sooo happy and excited and over the moon. That’s why I don’t really want to know anything until March 10 so I can just surprise him for his birthday and if it’s bad news. I’ll go see my counselor. I just don’t want him to get a vesectomy. It would break me.

On the bright side, I couldn’t sleep last night and literally read through my old pregnancy thread with my daughter. I’m glad I did. It reminded me of how optimistic I really can be and was very positive. I am more nauseous this morning. I believe I am 4+4 today but not 100% but I believe getting closer to heartbeat day trying to stay positive despite the rain.

 

[aidensxmomma]

Hey ladies

Just checking in. We moved last week so things have been crazy hectic. This weekend, I'll have a chance to go through the thread though.

I'll be 5 weeks tomorrow which is milestone #1 for me. Five of my six losses have been before 5 weeks, so hopefully this baby stays sticky!

I haven't been to the doctor or gotten blood tests done yet. My doctor didn't order betas and I didn't push it. I do have a dating ultrasound scheduled for February 5th, though. And I've already been put on a handful of medications - Diclegis for nausea because I'm struggling to eat anything, and aspirin and progesterone because of my pregnacy history.

These next few weeks until my ultrasound feel like they're going to drag by.

 

[pennies]

He had LUTO or Lower Urinary Track Obstruction. It means there is a blockage and the baby can’t pee. So their bladder fills up with amniotic fluid and there is little around them so they can’t practice breathing as much so their lungs are not as developed. Also at some point the urine backs up into the kidneys and can cause kidney failure as well. And it’s very rare. Not genetic. They said it was a fluke.
I also had horrible MS with him from like 6 weeks to where I was vomiting several times a day. I have MTHFR and apparently the type of folic acid I take can make a difference. I was taking the wrong kind and with vomiting up everything I think my folic acid must have been low bc at 16weeks they did a fetal MRI to see how bad the LUTO was and saw he also had spina bifida. It was high up on his spine and causing a hind brain hernia and dicephaly.

The good news is the MFM said these were random and we were just very unlucky but their is no increased odds of the LUTO. My regular OB said there might be a slight increase of a risk for spina bifida but I’m on the correct folate now and if I get too nauseous I’m taking a zofran. For me it’s the less of two evils.

As far as my hubby is concerned, I believe he would be absolutely terrified but if we were already passed the scary part for us (12 weeks) he would be sooo happy and excited and over the moon. That’s why I don’t really want to know anything until March 10 so I can just surprise him for his birthday and if it’s bad news. I’ll go see my counselor. I just don’t want him to get a vesectomy. It would break me.

On the bright side, I couldn’t sleep last night and literally read through my old pregnancy thread with my daughter. I’m glad I did. It reminded me of how optimistic I really can be and was very positive. I am more nauseous this morning. I believe I am 4+4 today but not 100% but I believe getting closer to heartbeat day trying to stay positive despite the rain.

Aww what a shame, poor little guy really had it all stacked against him eh?

It’ll be hard to hide it from him for so long, but I understand your motives completely. It’s good to look back on positive times, remind yourself that you’ve been here before and it’s all been positive.

I'll be 5 weeks tomorrow which is milestone #1 for me. Five of my six losses have been before 5 weeks, so hopefully this baby stays sticky!

I know what you mean, getting past 5 weeks was a milestone for me too!

As for me, came home to my 12 week scan appointment tonight, 11th February, that feels like an age away too! Just want time to hurry up! Haha

 

[Luceannxo]

Hey ladies hope you all doing okay. I’m 5 weeks + 5 and started feeling sick all day (but not like I was going to feel sick) and not very hungry. Lost my Appetite.

HOWEVER, got a really strange question to ask.
Did/does anyone seem to have dry skin? To be honest I’m naughty anyway and don’t moisturise (but I don’t normally suffer from dry skin anyway) however for the past 3 days my hands and feet have felt soooo dry!!! Like underneath. No dead skin or anything like that. Just feel dry like I need to wet them !! Ha ha !! So now I’m started putting cream on them. HAS ANYONE suffered with this whilst pregnant ?! Xxxx

 

[mindyb85]

Aww what a shame, poor little guy really had it all stacked against him eh?

It’ll be hard to hide it from him for so long, but I understand your motives completely. It’s good to look back on positive times, remind yourself that you’ve been here before and it’s all been positive.



I know what you mean, getting past 5 weeks was a milestone for me too!

As for me, came home to my 12 week scan appointment tonight, 11th February, that feels like an age away too! Just want time to hurry up! Haha

Thank you! I really appreciate the support
So I got a couple of cheapies to pass the time.
Def darker than 2 day ago!