September Snugglers 2016

[MummaMoo]

When does the MW start using a Doppler at appointments?

I can't remember if it was the Midwife first or the doctor! I think the doctor used one at a 21 week check up.... but that seems a bit later so maybe it was earlier than that... Hmm, curious now, will see if it's in my notes. Sorry that was a "no help at all" post!!

 

[gina236]

Campn, I love when you hit another week because we are so close I get to see what your ticker says.

 

[campn]

Campn, I love when you hit another week because we are so close I get to see what your ticker says.

HAHAHA yay for another week! I'd add like 20 tickers if I could! I also have an app that tells me baby size in cute creatures, so last week was a ladybug and this week some micra chameleon, not sure what that is but sounds very adorable!

 

[campn]

Well that's just adorable.

 

[gina236]

OMG I want one!

 

[Lallie81]

Hi everyone!
Just managed to catch up on all the great scan news and the twins! Wow, I think dh and I would both faint if that news were to come our way!

Am also not having many symptoms other than feeling huge and constipated! No sickness, just odd bouts of nausea and my boobs are absolutely fine! With DS they were huge and aaagggooonnnyyy.

I am 2nd in command of a company with 20 female employees, 12 of which are under my direct supervision. I have already come up with excuses for suddenly bringing in my own tea bags (decaf) and the sudden reduction in my coffee consumption, I even blagged my way through the work do without drinking (everyone knows I love my wine)! I live in Dubai which is incredibly annoying in terms of clothing whilst trying to conceal this awful bloat so I am keen to let everyone know but with DS I only told my staff at 20 weeks and was barely showing. I almost don't want everyone knowing so soon!

I have my early scan a week today. We didn't want to schedule it earlier as I couldn't cope with hearing that there's no heartbeat but maybe it's just too soon. I have had that scenario too many times....

Is anyone sending their early scans off to the gender guessing people that use ramzi theory? Am tempted....

 

[ciz]

Ergh I have a very dreaded dentist appointment tomorrow. Last time they tried to tackle this tooth I had to be injected 5 times and it never numbed the tooth once!!! Really hoping this dentist knows her stuff because between that and will be focussing not being sick it's gonna be interesting hour.

 

[LoraLoo]

Ergh I have a very dreaded dentist appointment tomorrow. Last time they tried to tackle this tooth I had to be injected 5 times and it never numbed the tooth once!!! Really hoping this dentist knows her stuff because between that and will be focussing not being sick it's gonna be interesting hour.

Oh no- I can't think of a worse time at all- poor you! Hopefully it'll be over quickly.

Thanks for all the lovely comments everyone, I'm still getting my head around the fact Theres 2.

My mw rang this morn to say sges recieved my scan report, but that there'll be no rescan until 12 weeks.

So I, being the absolute worrier that I am, will be booking a private scan. I want to make sure that they're measuring up ok as she never told me. If all ok I might relax a little.

 

[lesondemavie]

Welcome to all the newcomers! September will be a great month

Feeling great today so I did an abs/upper body workout and definitely feeling like my abs are tiring a bit more quickly. It was tough! So strange since my upper body usually gives out first. All went smooth with my insurance and my appointment/coverage is confirmed *phew*. Is it Friday yet?

 

[ciz]

Ergh I have a very dreaded dentist appointment tomorrow. Last time they tried to tackle this tooth I had to be injected 5 times and it never numbed the tooth once!!! Really hoping this dentist knows her stuff because between that and will be focussing not being sick it's gonna be interesting hour.

Oh no- I can't think of a worse time at all- poor you! Hopefully it'll be over quickly.

Thanks for all the lovely comments everyone, I'm still getting my head around the fact Theres 2.

My mw rang this morn to say sges recieved my scan report, but that there'll be no rescan until 12 weeks.

So I, being the absolute worrier that I am, will be booking a private scan. I want to make sure that they're measuring up ok as she never told me. If all ok I might relax a little.

Wooooow how did I miss this twins!!! Big congrats lady. X

 

[xanzaba]

Good luck at the dentists, Ciz. Will they do local anesthesia during pregnancy?

 

[xanzaba]

BTW- definitely noticing that the constipation is letting up. Guess that happens with a drop in progesterone in the pic Leson posted?

 

[lesondemavie]

Yes progesterone is the culprit when it comes to constipation. Easing up now, but look how far it climbs in second and third tri. Eek! I seem to have the opposite problem though . Ah well, my body always seems to deviate from the norm. Still thrilled whatever comes our way right?

 

[Avalanche]

Soooooo I got told by my doctor today that I can continue with my pregnancy I'm over the moon!!

They think I could possibly have the big C as they've found some tumours, but my blood work is good atm and my symptoms of illness aren't as bad. I did have an MRI on the 12th which has to be cancelled and then my surgeon is going to look at possibly still operating to remove what's there but keep on top of everything with blood tests for now. I feel like I can relax for now.

 

[psychochick]

campn: that's a cute ticker

leson: that chart is helpful. It's good to know that progesterone starts dropping off at 7w and at least some symptoms improve.

ciz: good luck at the dentist. I also had a dentist appt because I have invisalign. He was putting in the invisalign buttons which required him to put a bunch of cotton rolls on my tongue and I was really worried I'd gag. But he did it quickly so worked out fine in the end.

avalanche: somehow missed your earlier posts about the big C? That must've been scary but good to hear everything's looking fine!

I'm really just hanging in there day after day. My nausea's definitely not as bad as some of you girls here so I can't complain too much but time just passes so slowly. I've been following all the advice on alleviating the nausea but they only help for a little while. Thinking about the nausea getting worse and possibly lasting until 10w just feels like eterrrrrnity. How do you girls do it???

 

[xanzaba]

Oh, Avalanche- I'm glad things are okay. I have a friend that had cervical cancer when she was pregnant, but the pregnancy was fine. Afterward they did a hysterectomy. She had a few more scares than she should have, but has a beautiful bouncing boy now!

 

[Buffyx]

Ergh I have a very dreaded dentist appointment tomorrow. Last time they tried to tackle this tooth I had to be injected 5 times and it never numbed the tooth once!!! Really hoping this dentist knows her stuff because between that and will be focussing not being sick it's gonna be interesting hour.

If the tooth was infected, then that would be why it didn't numb properly.

Hope it went well.

Xanzaba: yes, you can have local anaesthetic during pregnancy. In fact, all procedures are fine to do, except X-rays (although some dentists still do them) & general anaesthetic.

 

[Avalanche]

Thanks ladies! Yes they are looking at removing my colon once pregnancy is over but the stuff that's there atm I will presume will have to come out and then be biospsied. They already took some out in December and it was benign and my white cells are normal atm so it's all good! The only thing is I have to have genetic tests done as they think I have a gene called FAP which means that I have a 50% chance of C in the next 3 years and 100% by age 50. If I do have it, my DD and new baby need to be tested too and have yearly tests from age 10.

But I'm over the moon as we were a bit worried doctor would say no, it's too risky. Now we just need to wait for the touch/go normal time of up to 12 weeks and I think we'll finally be able to relax and enjoy this baby.

 

[gina236]

As bad of a situation as that is avalanche, that's some great news that they are letting you continue your pregnancy and just keeping a close eye on you. FX everything is fine!

 

[ciz]

Come on then ladies what are we all scoffing (when we can between the nausea etc lol)

So I'm loving salty chips, salted crisps with salsa dip, chocolate and hot cross buns and milk. I was liking red grapes but lately that seems to be the cause of being sick =(.

I have a niggle that we maybe having a boy but who knows =)