September Snugglers 2016

[hopie2015]

Ruth- I'm really sorry you are experiencing this.. it is scary and hard to really tell what is going on. Were you able to call your doctor? I did have an early mc start that way but I also have a friend who had that happen and her baby was fine. It is so hard to know. An hcg test could help. Keep us posted.. We're thinking of you.

Amant- congrats! So glad you received this amazing news after such a draining week for you.

Unicorn- aww..thank you. I wish I were that strong. I guess what I'm trying to do is replace my fear with faith and just trust that all will work out for the best one way or another. I guess next week's scan will tell a lot. Glad you are doing well.

Mari- thanks. I saw that advisory. Scary-- this is all caused by a mosquito bite?
Psych- thanks so much! Oh you guys-those trips you took sound amazing -- a babymoon sounds great.. We actually talked about that last week. Sort of scared to fly while pg so if we make it to 2nd tri thinking of taking a road trip down south to the beaches. I also want to see 2 cities I never have - Austin and Nashville.
Keeping focused on fun things like this sure helps during bed rest!

 

[mrsmax]

Just dropping in to say quick hi. I am still here but lurking at mo. Been on holiday this week so no PC but morning sickness has really kicked in. I had HG with my first and hoping this one isn't going to be as bad.

Hugs to all those that need them and hifives to the good scans etc.

 

[psychochick]

ruth: If you could get to a doc for a hcg test that would definitely give you some answers. Definitely have heard plenty of people that bleed throughout their first trimester with normal pregnancies, fx this is just one of those cases.

aman: congrats! that is a very clear pic, love it.

leson: hahaha yes we did the inca trail. I did love the Andes as well. I think the Andes was much more worth seeing than Machu Picchu ruins itself so I'm really glad we did the backpacking. For Galapagos we took a 8 day cruise or something and saw a bunnch of islands. You should definitely see Isabela and Fernandina, Isabela's probably my favorite, it's got everything in one place. I'd like to go back to GPS too, but I would do a dive trip to Wolf/Darwin islands. This would be way after kids, probably.

mari: Thanks so much for the travel advisory!!! I didn't know about that. I guess not going anywhere south anytime soon >< There are a lot of misquitos in Hawaii though but hope Hawaii is far enough that it won't have any risk.

hopie: I think a road trip is a great idea. We'd probably want to do that too. I also want to see Austin, although it might be a tad far to drive for us. hehe

 

[xanzaba]

Ruth- hope it's okay

Mari- DH and I are taking a carribbean cruise so I've done some research. You should be fine in Florida, but don't go to the everglades where there are tons of mosquitos. Mosquitos don't like salt water so sticking to the coast is a good idea, and winter in Florida is cold enough to kill most mosquitos. If you're concerned, I would bring bug spray (surprisingly okay in pregnancy!) or buy some down there. There have been 3 cases of Zika in Florida, but all people who traveled to South America, so probably picked it up there.

Also, the risk of problems from Zika mainly occur in the first trimester, when the brain is developing. Depending on when you go in March, the most dangerous time might be over.

 

[mari35racz36]

Xan - thanks so much for finding out more info I was in Cuba from Nov 25-Dec2, but I don't think it is on the list of travel advisories. But I got my last period on Dec 1. Glad to hear Florida is ok. We are going to a resort in Orlando and to Disney World too. I had no idea bug spray was safe in pregancy. Thanks!! I will definitely be using it. We won't leave the Orlando area. I will be 15 weeks when are are there, so just into the 2nd tri.

psy - I have not heard of any cases in Hawaii either. I have always wanted to go there!! I hope you have a wonderful trip

hope - yes, this crazy virus all comes from a mosquito bite. It can cause major brain development problems to the baby before it is born. So scary!!

 

[campn]

Ruth- With my DS I spotted on and off for about 2-3 weeks, it ranged from pink to brown to red and there was small bright red clots. I freaked out and went to the ER room cause the doctors office was closed and told me to go ahead, they did blood work and an ultrasound and it was just implantation blood or whatever really but it went away.

I hope this is what you're experiencing, if the cramping gets too much you should ring your doctor. You and your bean are in my thoughts!

 

[aidensxmomma]

Hello all!

Sorry I haven't been very talkative in here - I've just been very anxious and exhausted and not very chatty. I'll try to be move involved from here on out.

I had my first ultrasound today. We saw our little baby who is measuring right for dates and we got to see his/her strong little heartbeat. My doctor changed my due date slightly, based on my lmp, so could you please change my due date to September 4?

Ruth - I'm so sorry to hear about the bleeding. Like the others have suggested, could you possibly get blood tests done to check your HCG levels, which would at least let you know what's going on? I'll be keeping you and your little bean in my thoughts.

 

[bakedbean]

Ruth - Im sorry to hear about your bleeding. If it helps, i had red bleeding 2 days ago. It has not happened since but is very scary amd i shan't no all is well until my scan on tuesday. I went to the doctor who reffered me to EPU (tuesday), perhaps you should ask for an epu appointment too? Some women have bleeding but don't miscarry, apparently. Hopefully both our beans will be okay

 

[InVivoVeritas]

Ruth, I'm so sorry to hear you have had bleeding. I agree that contacting your epu is the best way to go. Bleeding in early pregnancy doesn't have to mean the worst, but it's always good to get it checked out.

Hang in there!

 

[dreamer1316]

Hi eveyone - finding it hard to keep up with all the posts!

Ruth sorry about your bleeding - let us kow how u get on.

Lovely scan Aman x

Lovely bump pic im jealous!

Im freezing all the time too! It's crazy.

Afm - went for a doctors appointment last night and gt the number of the midwife team so just got to wait for a date for my booking appointment now - could be a long wait! Im 5 weeks today according to my doctor fatigue and mild nausea continue. Not much other than that!

 

[Alea]

Good afternoon ladies. How are you all today? Welcome to our new ladies. I can't wait to get to know you all.

Beautiful scan pictures, ladies. Thanks for sharing! Does anyone have names picked out that they care to share?

AFM - We have our private scan on Monday and I am excited but apprehensive. I can't believe I am 8 weeeks already! We have booked our holiday this morning which is another thing to look forward to.

 

[gina236]

Guysssss!! I guess I need a 12+ hr hold for a test to show. Looks like I'm not out. I'll be 6 weeks tomorrow

 

[mrsmax]

Welcome and congrats to the new comers!

Littledreamer- congrats on the wonderful appointment and the perfect heart beat.. That is wonderful! I hear you with big snowstorm coming tomorrow. Will be a lazy weekend!

Mari- so glad 1st appt. went great. I am freezing cold all the time so easily.. not sure though if it is just because it is so freezing cold lately. I had strange hot flashes during the 5th week which have gone away.

So after 5 hours at hospital I got some good news and some bad.
They saw the baby measuring right on time at 7w3 with a great heart rate.
Then the doctor told me they found a subchorionic hemmorhage. She said nothing can do for it but rest and hope it absorbs. I haven't yet had the bleeding that is so common with SCH. I've only had very light pink spotting on some days. So if this gets bigger it will detach the sac from the placenta. It only increases my chance of m/c which are already very high at my age. It shocks me the baby seems to be doing so well. But it is so early.

So I am terrified. On bed rest. And guess all I can do is hope and pray.

Wishing everyone a great day~

I had a SCH with DD. I did have bleeding on and off. Doctors here weren't concerned about it at all. It juyst meant I couldn't have ca home birth as there is a chance of bad bleeding after birt. Not sure they bother with bedrest here. Hugs you feel better soon. X

 

[mrs unicorn]

Gina that is wonderful news! Look after yourself, rest up and think happy thoughts. So happy for you Hun! Xx

Aman - fab picture!

ruth - so sorry to hear you are bleeding. Fx it's nothing to worry about. Hope you manage to get it checked out soon. X

Afm - I don't 'feel' pregnant. Apart from my boobs hurting all the time no major symptoms, just a bit of fatigue and vague nausea on and off. I guess I shouldn't wish them on myself! DH is currently decorating our hall/stairs and landing. Wish I could help him, poor thing. Nhs reckons you should avoid it until after 14 weeks. His dad is coming next week to help - I'm going to have an 'unexpected deadline' so I have to work that weekend!

 

[dreamer1316]

Thats great gina!

Mrs Unicorn i dont think i "feel" pregnant either! I know im tired and mildly nauseous but im still not sure i have let myself believe it fully. I dont think i will untill i have seen it on a scan. Gd plan with the "unexpected deadline"! Im trying to think up reasons for not drinking - going for "im hungover" tonight - people will believe that!

 

[gina236]

I have the same problem. Going to a benefit tonight at a bar. I plan to just drink water or soda and say it's water and vodka or rum and coke if anyone asks.

 

[dreamer1316]

Gd plan Gina - its basically a huge give away when you like to have a drink and stop suddenly!

 

[lesondemavie]

Oh my goodness Gina! How exciting!!! I'm so incredibly happy for you

I'm in the same boat Mrs and Emma. My bbs are a bit sore, I'm eating/drinking/peeing a bit more, and I get sleepy earlier, but that's about it. I was bracing myself for the worst since week three I had waves of nausea and bad fatigue, but I guess my body adjusted to the hcg just fine! I also think that my eating/exercise routine help. Week 3 I was still on holiday and traveling. Since then, I've been back home and back to good habits. Fingers crossed that nausea just never comes back

 

[lesondemavie]

Gina - I've just been drinking ginger ale in a bar glass at events like that and everyone just assumes it is some sort of cocktail

 

[mrs unicorn]

Emma I know what you mean about not truly believing it until the scan, it's why I can't wait for it. Wish they did them earlier here.

Leson - My friend had no morning sickness whatsoever. She said she just felt tired. She is a healthy eater/exerciser so maybe that does help. I'm pretty good until it gets to the weekend!

Dry January is a good non drinking excuse. I've used that one. Although not long left on that!!