~* September Sparkles 2018 *~

[AmberR]

So sorry to hear of your losses poppy and fitmama, my thoughts are with you

Thanks lovely mickels
Are most of you guys in America? I hear a lot of you getting early scans but here we only get them if we’re bleeding, it sucks

I'm in the us and having a scan at 7 weeks, I think here it's pretty normal?

I'm in the US and have my first scan on Feb 6th, I'll be almost 9 weeks by then. I'm counting down the days! With my first pregnancy I had a missed miscarriage and we found out at the first ultrasound so I am super nervous!

Lilfoosh- I totally get it! It feels like I can never get enough to eat, with waves of nausea on top of it! Im hoping it's a good sign!

 

[BeachBaby655]

Hi ladies! Hope I can join you!

My name is Brittany and I live in Denver, CO, USA. I work as a freelance artist and I also have recently started working as a birth doula. I found out I was pregnant on Jan 17, I had a miscarriage December 18 so it was a nice surprise to find out I was pregnant again so quickly after. My first scan is Feb 5th

So, today I am 6w1d and this is my husband and I's second child. I have a son, Desmond, who is going to be 2 in April. We're really hoping for a girl this time!

Welcome Brittany!! I found out I was expecting on the 17th as well but it sounds like you are a little ahead of me. I will be 6 weeks tomorrow Best of luck with your scan next Monday! That will be here before you know it!

 

[elliecain]

Welcome Brittany. I’ve heard of doulas but I don’t actually know what they do - could you tell me?

So I’ve only got to wait one more day to see my little Daisy agin. The nickname is because my little boy loves In The Night Garden and we’ve nicknamed him Iggle Piggle after a character. Another character is called Upsy Daisy and that seemed apt for this one because we joke that it was a “whoopsie baby” (not at all, it was soooo wanted - but I fell pregnant naturally while doing ivf so just our little joke!!)

No more bleeding from me! I hope everyone is doing well.

 

[xCookieDoughx]

So I’m super nervous and very scared for my scan today! It’s hard not to keep your hopes up for there to be a little baby and a little heartbeat. I know I have to be realistic given the spotting etc and my history. But I’ve been so sick and everything that I’ve pulled myself into a false sense of security that everything is okay.
I’ve told my mum, I just had to tell her. I’ve been basically green! But she’s been great. Although I’ve told her about my worries etc and she’s just like ‘it’ll be fine, this one will go term’ etc etc. And my husband doesn’t want to talk about it at all because he hasn’t coped well since Albie passed away.

So I sort of feel completely alone I’m going on my own today. I hope with all my heart that it’s good news and my baby is there safe and sound. But I also know with my head that that may not be the case.

Wish me luck and I will update you all as soon as I’ve had my scan x

 

[Bee Bee]

Welcome Brittany. I’ve heard of doulas but I don’t actually know what they do - could you tell me?

Sure! There are a few different types of Doulas (postpartum, sibling, etc) but a birth Doula works with pregnant Momma's through the last portion of her pregnancy and throughout her whole labor. You'll hear a lot of people describe Doulas as birth coaches, which is a good, broad description of what we do. Our number one job is to support the mom and her partner 100% through labor. We help with natural pain methods, we "hold space" which means we keep everything calm and relaxed as possible and we also can advocate for our clients if need be but typically we have ways of helping our client speak up for herself to make sure she feels empowered during Labor. We also show the partners all of these methods as well and work with them as a team. Mostly, the benefit of having a doula is that they are with you non-stop during the Labor process while your OB/nurse or midwife might only be in the room with you every once in a while. That constant support also takes a lot of the pressure off the partner as they don't have to remember every little thing from the birth class, they don't have to be awake for hours on end and they don't have to worry as much about whether or not Mom is being looked after properly.

Sorry for the long reply, but we do a ton hahaha. There's some interesting statistics that talk about how your need for medicine or pitocin goes way down and your cesarean rate also drops when you are under the care of a doula. We are non medical though so while your OB is taking care of you medically, we are taking care of you emotionally and physically.

 

[amytrisha]

So I’m super nervous and very scared for my scan today! It’s hard not to keep your hopes up for there to be a little baby and a little heartbeat. I know I have to be realistic given the spotting etc and my history. But I’ve been so sick and everything that I’ve pulled myself into a false sense of security that everything is okay.
I’ve told my mum, I just had to tell her. I’ve been basically green! But she’s been great. Although I’ve told her about my worries etc and she’s just like ‘it’ll be fine, this one will go term’ etc etc. And my husband doesn’t want to talk about it at all because he hasn’t coped well since Albie passed away.

So I sort of feel completely alone I’m going on my own today. I hope with all my heart that it’s good news and my baby is there safe and sound. But I also know with my head that that may not be the case.

Wish me luck and I will update you all as soon as I’ve had my scan x

Oh babe I’m so sorry you feel so alone, please feel free to message me if needed! Would hate for you to feel so isolated whilst your already so worried.
WIshing you the very best of luck for a sticky bean x

 

[amytrisha]

Welcome Bee Bee

 

[waiting2c]

Best of luck cookie - thinking of you

 

[elliecain]

Now I want a doula!!! What an awesome thing that would be and such a support.

Oh Cookie, you sound so sad. I am praying so hard that you see a beautiful baby with a little flickering heartbeat. Thinking of you. Let us know


I’m sitting in a café while my little boy spends some time at nursery. It’s the second time I’ve left him for a short period but I’m struggling so much today. He’s just so little and he looked really sad when I left him today. Only 1 more hour and I will scoop him up and kiss him. Next week he will do even longer. It’s so hard. I’m back to work in a couple of weeks.

 

[alice1234]

Alice, what type of business do you have? I need ideas lol!

Just found out I had my date wrong for my first drs. appointment. It’s the 9th not the 7th! But I also confirmed that I will have my first ultrasound at that appointment as well! These days need to fly by!

Sorry for the late reply BeachBaby! I run a Network Marketing business - it's not something that I thought would be my kind of thing (or that it would even work....), but it's surprised me, haha! It's so far removed from my financial services background, but I think that's what I actually like best about it

Not long not until your u/s appointment! My booking in apt isn't until 12th Feb, expect my scan about 4 weeks later. Feels like I've been pregnant forever already!

 

[alice1234]

Hi ladies! Hope I can join you!

My name is Brittany and I live in Denver, CO, USA. I work as a freelance artist and I also have recently started working as a birth doula. I found out I was pregnant on Jan 17, I had a miscarriage December 18 so it was a nice surprise to find out I was pregnant again so quickly after. My first scan is Feb 5th

So, today I am 6w1d and this is my husband and I's second child. I have a son, Desmond, who is going to be 2 in April. We're really hoping for a girl this time!

Welcome Bee and congratulations! Looking forward to getting to know you and us all having a great 9 months together

 

[alice1234]

Welcome Brittany. I’ve heard of doulas but I don’t actually know what they do - could you tell me?

So I’ve only got to wait one more day to see my little Daisy agin. The nickname is because my little boy loves In The Night Garden and we’ve nicknamed him Iggle Piggle after a character. Another character is called Upsy Daisy and that seemed apt for this one because we joke that it was a “whoopsie baby” (not at all, it was soooo wanted - but I fell pregnant naturally while doing ivf so just our little joke!!)

No more bleeding from me! I hope everyone is doing well.

Haha! I love this! Daisy was actually our girls name when we had DS1, will probably be on the list this time too if we stay yellow or go pink!

Hope today doesn't drag too much waiting for tomorrow

 

[alice1234]

Reading all of the posts about different procedures in different countries is really interesting.

I was so surprised last time that I went to the doctor when I found out I was pregnant, and they didn't test or anything! I was like, 'huh, you just take my word for it?!? Do you know how complicated the instructions for a POAS can be???'

I randomly decided to take another test today - it was in the drawer and I was bored. Yup - still pregnant

How is everyone else doing? I'm peeing every half hour and pretty tired, but apart from that okay. I had no sickness with DS1 so hoping that it stays this way. Trying to stick to eating healthy is a bind though when all I want is toast and butter - I wish the craving had stayed on artichokes!

Excited to hear about all of the scans coming up over the next few days, good luck ladies xx

 

[xCookieDoughx]

My scan went really well! Measuring 7+5, so 3 days ahead with a lovely heartbeat I’m so happy! I know that anything can happen between now and next scan at 12 weeks but I feel a bit more relaxed now I’ve seen baby is growing exactly as it should and has a lovely heartbeat.

 

[alice1234]

My scan went really well! Measuring 7+5, so 3 days ahead with a lovely heartbeat I’m so happy! I know that anything can happen between now and next scan at 12 weeks but I feel a bit more relaxed now I’ve seen baby is growing exactly as it should and has a lovely heartbeat.

Aw Cookie! So thrilled for you!xx

 

[LilFooshFoosh]

Welcome Bee Bee, I've added you to the first page. I am pretty sure my math was right and put you down for Sept 25th.

Cookie that fantastic! Did they see a reason for the bleeding?

 

[mrscletus]

Cookie-- I am so happy that the scan went well. It is a great feeling to see/hear that heart beat after waiting so long isn't it?

Bee- welcome I have a great friend that is a doula, although unfortunately for me I ended up with 2 C-sections. What you do is amazing, and I often thought about doing it after I retire from the military, but without having the actually experience of pushing a babe out, I don't know that I would be the best coach.

Alice- do you mind me asking what product/products you in for network marketing? Health and wellness? or something else..

Hope everyone has a wonderful day today!

 

[alice1234]

Cookie-- I am so happy that the scan went well. It is a great feeling to see/hear that heart beat after waiting so long isn't it?

Bee- welcome I have a great friend that is a doula, although unfortunately for me I ended up with 2 C-sections. What you do is amazing, and I often thought about doing it after I retire from the military, but without having the actually experience of pushing a babe out, I don't know that I would be the best coach.

Alice- do you mind me asking what product/products you in for network marketing? Health and wellness? or something else..

Hope everyone has a wonderful day today!

Course I don’t mind you asking! It’s was originally skincare and cosmetics originally, but now I would say it’s a third each of skincare/cosmetics/health and sports nutrition x

 

[emptybc]

Hi ladies! Wondering if I could join your thread. I am actually due on October 1, but since I will have a c-section, I will most likely deliver around the 26th. I am super excited and nervous to be pregnant again. I have had three previous miscarriages, and I have a six year old son. I would love to have some people to talk to who are in the same boat.

 

[Dandi]

Hi ladies! I would like to cautiously join in.

A little about me: I’m mom to an 18 month old son. He was conceived via IUI with meds and injectables. We started trying for #2 in January of 2017. After several disappointing months and postponements due to tests, uterine surgery, and a kidney stone, we did our first round of medicated IUI with injectables for #2. No luck. We started round 2 in December. Mid cycle, it was discovered that I have another large fibroid. They tried to get me to cancel the cycle, but we insisted to see it through. I got a very faint Positive on a test 14 days later. Unfortunately, my beta was only at 9. The following days lead to spotting, cramping, and negative tests. I was told to go off of the progesterone and wait to miscarry. A week after being told that a miscarriage was definite, I still hadn’t started bleeding so I took another test. Huge BFP! Over the course of 3 more blood draws, my beta levels are doubling beautifully and are within standard range. We find out next Tuesday if this little miracle has a heartbeat, but I’m choosing to be hopeful and optimistic! If all goes well, I’ll be due September 26th.

I look forward to catching up and getting to know all you better along the way!