September Snugglers 2016

[MummaMoo]

Morning ladies,

Day 3 of sick leave. A work colleague sent me a message yesterday to tell me to have today off too, as the bosses only sent someone to cover my area after lunch so hardly anything would have been done. If I'd have gone in today it would have been really hard to catch up and not do me any good if I'm already feeling under the weather.

Sophie is going to spend the day with nanna and Grandad so I get to relax and hopefully get myself back on an even keel.

On another note - 11 WEEKS!! Eeeek! Booking in appointment with the Midwife tomorrow. Really wish they would do a scan at the same time... still got a whole week to wait for that.

 

[mrs unicorn]

Yey for 11 weeks mummamoo. I'm 8 WEEKS today!! Exactly 3 weeks behind you. Glad you are managing to get some time to relax. I'm feeling great today (I'm trying not to worry about lack of symptoms) I've managed to eat breakfast which was pleasant for once, and I'm going to go for a walk this morning. The sun is out and I actually feel like I have the energy

Aman - sorry you had a rough day yesterday. Maybe you could take a day off if it gets too much? I know it's probably difficult (my DH is a university lecturer so I know it can be hard to take time off) but you are pregnant and need to put yourself first. X

 

[xanzaba]

Ooh, DH and I went out for Italian food and after some especially garlicky garlic bread, my stomach was really off last night. To the point that I was scared that something else was going wrong. I was up most of the night with indigestion and going to the bathroom, but now I think things have settled down and I feel a bit more calm. But I definitely will shy away from too much garlic in the future!

 

[Kiwiberry]

lol I am so sorry to drop in ladies on your group but I wanted to say that I totally read the thread as "September Smugglers" lol XD. Sorry I just thought it was funny . I am truly a dork XD.

 

[MummaMoo]

lol I am so sorry to drop in ladies on your group but I wanted to say that I totally read the thread as "September Smugglers" lol XD. Sorry I just thought it was funny . I am truly a dork XD.

Shhhhhh! Don't tell a soul!

Ladies, I think we've been found out!

 

[mrs unicorn]

I guess we are smugglers! No one knows what I've got hidden away in my tummy just yet!

 

[hopie2015]

September Smugglers!! LOL! That is too funny!!

Leson- so glad you returned to the board and what an amazing, inspirational message to all of us. THANK YOU! You sound amazingly strong and well on your healing journey. You will always be part of the Snugglers board and will soon be on another month's board too.

Yes, I was very quiet for a while. Last week made me very sad on here. It helps me to think that everyone I know, which is many, who have had m/c's went on to have healthy babies, and I know the wonderful girls of our board will too.
I also was hit even harder with the sickness. I literally didn't move for 3 days. I won't go into it but just pray this is not the type of hg that lasts the entire pregnancy. I have no idea how women get through that.

I am SO happy to read all the happy scan updates! Hope- it really does look like your baby is dancing!!

MrsMax- sorry to hear also you have been sick. So glad all your scan went perfect!

Lallie- great news!!! I hope you are feeling better soon.

Mari- happy 10+ weeks! Glad you had one day off from ms and hope this wave ends very soon for you. Good luck w/ dishwasher!

Mumma- glad to hear you are on 3rd day off. You deserve it. Heck, take the entire week and rest up! Your health is most important now.

Uni- great to see you on here! I haven't caught up on PAL board yet. Such amazing girls are on this board- I'm glad you are here.

Xanz- oh no, garlic can be tough in pg. Feel better! All you said is so true. We are so lucky to have found a board with such caring, supportive women to get us through...especially this first tri -- 'worst tri'.

Unicorn- happy 8 weeks! And enjoy the good energy day.

Wishing everyone good energy today and all the best. I missed the board and glad to be back to somewhat functioning again-- at least I can read..lol!

 

[mari35racz36]

September Smugglers!! Too funny!! lol

Hope2015 - Thanks, and the same to you!! I really hope you do not have HG your whole pregnancy either. We are both getting closer to 12 weeks and I really hope that is the turning point for you. Did you have to go back to the hospital for fluids again?

Unicorn - Happy 8 weeks!!!

Mummamoo - Happy 11 weeks!!! You are getting so close to the 2nd tri

Xan- Sorry you had a rough night. That was me on Sun. Hubby cooked steak because I was feeling better and 30min after dinner my stomach was a mess.

AFM - I was able to fix my dishwasher myself! yay!! I big jug of vinegar and hot water and a bit of Drano did the trick. Took about an hour to run it all though but it was a success! I slept pretty well last night and feeling good today. Any feel like no matter what they eat or drink they are constantly getting gas. I burp all day! lol I feel like the gas is getting trapped in my esophagus.

 

[Lallie81]

Congratulations everyone on reaching new week milestones!
Have luckily gotten over the v&d bug, just had a hideous headache to contend with! Oh and looking after a friends 2 daughters after work gave me a bit of a glimpse into my future!! Cooking 3 meals, trying to pay attention to everyone equally then getting my toddler bathed and in bed whilst keeping the older 2 in sight! I see a lot of wine in my future!!

So, has anyone used ramzi theory ( https://www.thegenderexperts.com/ramzi-theory.html )to predict gender based on their early scans? Am so keen to know already!! My scan is really bright so it's hard to see where the brightest part next to the sac is but I think I can just about make it out! Anyone else fancy a guess??!

Edited to add a tweaked pic....

 

[MummaMoo]

Curious to look into the Ramzi theory and see if it was right with my little girl.

 

[xanzaba]

Hi ladies- I need a little reassurance. After all of my stomach issues yesterday, I've been having AF-like cramps today. No bleeding. I know first trimester cramps can occur, but I haven't had them for 3 weeks (I'll be 11 weeks tomorrow). I haven't really had any stomach problems today except for some gas after lunch.

Is it possible not to have the stretching/cramps for a while and then have them pick back up again?

 

[MummaMoo]

I reckon so Xan, the uterus is still moving up for extra space whilst baby is growing and developing, so pulling/cramping/twinges will be common. There's also the round ligament pain that ladies get as things grow/bellies get rounder.

Mine come and go too. At the moment I have a dull bellyache.

 

[mari35racz36]

xan - I would think the cramps are because of all the growing and stretching. I have had them from time to time. Also, I have IBS which can be really awful at times. Ive had horrible attacks during my pregnancies. Trapped gas has also caused AF cramps for me. It's so hard to not worry.

 

[xanzaba]

Thanks ladies, I guess I just hadn't had any cramps for a few weeks and thought that that part of horrible-first trimester was over. They're not getting worse, just sort of staying the same, so there's that.

 

[Avalanche]

Hi ladies! sorry I've been quiet, was away on holiday for a week. Just read all the updates and lovely to see so many scan pics. I have my first MW appointment on Monday. I'm feeling quite positive about this pregnancy as on holiday we were walking 10-15 miles a day and I feel great. Was only sick a couple of times. Just the tiredness and the achey boobs that are getting to me now.

OH and I bought the first thing for baby too a tiny little baby gro from Disney

 

[Desiree1694]

Hi all how is everyone doing I have been really really sick with all day sickness I lost 5 lbs and I just havent had any energy I usually come home from work and nap thankfully hubby and kids understand and see what I'm going through its the absolute worst.

 

[Uni tsi]

I'm going to have to start logging on more often to keep up with everyone. I'm so happy to be part of this group filled with such amazing ladies!

I love reading everyone's updates and knowing it's going well for you as we pass the first series of milestones I'm really looking forward to my scan next week. At the moment, I'm feeling really positive about it.

xanzaba a bit of cramping all by itself with no other symptoms is normal and nothing to worry about. Just wait till you get to the round ligament pain! Scared me half to death in my first pregnancy before I figured out what it was.

 

[littledreamer]

Hi ladies- I need a little reassurance. After all of my stomach issues yesterday, I've been having AF-like cramps today. No bleeding. I know first trimester cramps can occur, but I haven't had them for 3 weeks (I'll be 11 weeks tomorrow). I haven't really had any stomach problems today except for some gas after lunch.

Is it possible not to have the stretching/cramps for a while and then have them pick back up again?

Xanzaba - I will be 11 weeks on Friday, and a lot of the cramping has returned for me. It seemed to start again right at the 10 week mark. Sneezing causes me to scream out loud it hurts so badly. My nausea has lessened from 3X's per day to occasionally in the morning.

From what I have read it is expected and is caused by the stretching of the uterus. It was scary at first, but every time there was no bleeding I felt reassured. The first day I had terrible cramps we were looking at a house. I thought for sure when I got home there was going to be blood.. but no, just more cramps. That was almost a week ago.
I have been trying to remember to drink more water and it seems to help a bit. I even wake in the middle of the night super thirsty.

 

[littledreamer]

So the next step for me is bloodwork on Monday and then On Tuesday evening I have an appointment at the hospital for an ultrasound to look for soft markers and then the bloodwork to screen for genetic issues. Worry Worry Worry....

Oh and we put an offer in on a house, but a home inspection revealed SO many items in need of repair it may not work out. We meet on Friday with the realtor to discuss. If the seller is unable to make the repairs we are out. I was so excited that we were finally going to be able to start our home together. I was starting to think about decorating the baby's room I could cry thinking about it but am trying to stay focused on the good we have. Something has to give.

Waiting for the next scan hoping for good results, praying for a miracle with the house solution. I am so tired it all seems so overwhelming.

On a positive note my clothes are starting to not fit...that has to be a good sign. I need the test results soon so I can start telling my work friends and the rest of our family. Off to bed Hubby home tomorrow for the weekend. I miss him so much

 

[campn]

Xan- I've had cramps my entire pregnancy with DS, the uterus will just keep on expanding and stretching and all that pulling and tugging at it will hurt sometimes. Don't worry completely normal.