~* September Sparkles 2018 *~

[waiting2c]

Hey Ladies

Glad they are getting on to things quickly Cookie - keep calm and use your doppler till your scan on Monday

Congrats on halfway mark Lightning!

Hope all of you with anterior placentas can start to feel movements soon!

Had my 20 week scan today and we are team pink! So excited! Baby didn't play ball and they couldn't get the heart pics they wanted so have to go back in two weeks but am not worried about that at this stage. She made it sound quite routine and normal.

 

[mickels]

So sorry to hear about your infection Cookie, that sucks, but don't worry yourself. They treated your infection and now you just need to get better, you only have to be worried about getting better.

Congrats on team pink and reaching the halfway mark Waiting

Also congrats to Lightning on reaching the halfway mark, oh how time has flown. Winter is starting to rear it's neck and it seems like warm weather is on it's last legs here in South Africa, although we do have our warmer sunny days they seem to be getting fewer now which is amazing.

AFM: I've started crocheting a little turquoise and grey blanket for baby, to pass the time as it does seem to drag a bit especially when mid week strikes. Now at least I have something to do when it's slow and quiet at work.

Hope all you lovelies are doing well

 

[Lightning7]

Thanks Ladies

Wow quite a few of us with anterior placentas! Hope the rest of you feel more movement soon!

Congrats on team pink waiting!
On the plus side you get to see your little one again in a couple of weeks! Hope everything is all good news though!

Sounds like it will be very cute when finished mickels! And such a good idea. Fortunately my job in a toddler room in childcare is sooo busy that the weeks are going quite fast for me!

 

[Ursaula]

So good to hear all the exciting news! Congrats everyone!

Cookie: I've been thinking of you all day today, praying all will be well. I'm glad your doctor reacted quickly to the infection, glad you noticed quickly too!

AFM: 16w4d. Next Friday is gender scan. We did bloodwork on Monday for maternal screening (for chromosome abnormalities). We know baby will have something based on certain meds of mine. I'm nervous to find out what. Will be loved regardless though!

 

[LilFooshFoosh]

Mickels, that sounds lovely! I took up crocheting just a few months ago, I was too tired to keep it up in first tri though. I've started again in the last few weeks. Arthritis runs in my family so it is a practical hobby There are tons of free patterns on the internet for all kinds of fun stuff. I made my daughter a unicorn for her birthday!

I'm very relieved this morning. Just finished my appointment and everything is still measuring consistently. The fibroid that "appeared" last week was the same size maybe slightly smaller, so that's good. And I've only gained 1lb in the last month! Also got pretty confident confirmation we've got a on board, got a pretty clear potty shot! Bubs was being very active

 

[mrscletus]

Hey ladies, sorry I have been MIA... Ugh the cold has finally gotten me, I thought I had beat it for the whole season, but I wasn't so lucky after our great camping weekend. I think the rain and cold might have had something to do with it. I am trudging through and not taking any meds, just lots of water and soup and cough drops

So happy for all scans! and I hope everyone starts feeling lots of movement soon- I don't think this little bub ever sleeps. Constant.Movement.

 

[mickels]

Mickels, that sounds lovely! I took up crocheting just a few months ago, I was too tired to keep it up in first tri though. I've started again in the last few weeks. Arthritis runs in my family so it is a practical hobby There are tons of free patterns on the internet for all kinds of fun stuff. I made my daughter a unicorn for her birthday!

I'm very relieved this morning. Just finished my appointment and everything is still measuring consistently. The fibroid that "appeared" last week was the same size maybe slightly smaller, so that's good. And I've only gained 1lb in the last month! Also got pretty confident confirmation we've got a on board, got a pretty clear potty shot! Bubs was being very active

A UNICORN!!! Oh be still my heart, that sounds absolutely too cute. I'm not that good at following patterns so my MIL gives me all kinds of tips when she learns new patterns. She recently taught me how to do the Popcorn blanket pattern and it's so adorable. I'll upload some photo's once I'm done. Also congrats on confidently being it's such exciting times for those of us finding out the gender of our bubs and I absolutely love hearing everyone's stories

 

[amytrisha]

MrsCletus I hope your better soon!!

Ah I envy those of you who can crochet/knit it's something I’ve tried many times but I definitely don’t have a skill in it luckily know plenty of people who can knit cardigans and crochet blankets!

Had my first midwife appointment today, they don’t listen with the Doppler til 25 weeks so it was quite boring. I have protein in my urine so that’s been sent off, hopefully not a UTI. BP was fine though and I finally found out why I’ve got to see the consultant - my first trimester anxiety! Even though I’m fine now, she said they’ll likely just discharge me first visit.
We finally bought our first baby item today! Just a blanket but I can’t believe I’ve made it this far without anything! OH is very set on waiting til we know the gender.. not long now!

 

[xCookieDoughx]

Anyone else struggle with sleeping positions? I have a pregnancy pillow that I use for my fibromyalgia anyway, and always fall asleep on my side. However 90% of the time I will wake on my back!!! I don’t know what to do to stop!

I have a really busy weekend travelling etc this weekend so I’m glad of the chance to not think about this upcoming week. I have a small reassurance scan on Monday, literally just to check he’s still okay, then on the 1st I have a full anatomy scan. I’m absolutely terrified! Doesn’t help that I barely feel any movement! A couple of small nudges here and there in an evening but it’s still so barely there it could be gas

I hate this part. I just want to get past the anatomy scan so I can try to relax. We know it was Albies heart that failed, so I just need to know this little mans heart is okay so I can try to just enjoy the rest of the pregnancy!
And hopefully feel movement soon!!!

 

[elliecain]

Sorry I’ve not been here. I’ve been having severe anxiety about this baby, that my midwife thinks is delayed PND and PTSD after what happened with my son. I’ve been referred to a specialist team and will meet someone next week.
In other news, I had a private scan at 16+2 because I was so anxious and we found out we are expecting a little girl! I’m so happy because I’ve always imagined myself with a daughter and having one of each is a dream come true.
My NHS anomaly scan is next Friday. I’ll be 19+1. Terrified they will find something wrong, like in my frequent nightmares.

 

[LilFooshFoosh]

Sorry to hear you're struggling with anxiety as well Ellie. I hope you have good support. I've found it helpful to just look forward to set goals that are just 1 week out, then I feel like I can reach it and don't think too far or broad because that's when I start thinking of all the what ifs. My doctor also brought up Mindfulness as a coping strategy, she mentioned there are some free apps that can help you get recentered and calm when your worry starts to take over.

Cookie, I wake up on my back frequently. I found putting a small pillow behind me helped as then I was never flat on my back.

I've been trying to keep the front page up to date but may have missed some updates. Could everyone please take a look and let me know if there's anything for me to change?

 

[Ursaula]

LilFooshFoosh: I do mindfulness practices daily! It's awesome to hear doctors recommending it.

Quick little update; Our gender scan has been moved up to Monday! I'm ecstatic. Also glad to hear some other gals have very active bellys. I thought mine was being over-active. If that's a thing.

 

[Catmumof4]

Hey all I'm really stressed about the labour and how baby is all the time it's not good, been a manic week this end x

 

[amytrisha]

Congratulations on your baby girl Ellie

 

[mickels]

So sorry to hear about the anxiety Ellie, and congrats on the baby girl.
hope everything is well with everyone else.

LilFoosh, could you please update my EDD to the 14th of September

 

[xCookieDoughx]

Everything went great. He’s looking fantastic, measuring spot on and moving around great (even though I still can’t feel it &#128542. She couldn’t get a good picture because he kept moving and laying funny, but I wasn’t expecting a picture anyway so even to get just 1 is great. (It’s his back and ribs and I presume kidneys).

Just need to get through to next Tuesdays anatomy scan now!!! And breathe....

 

[Dandi]

Great news Cookie! My anatomy scan is next Tuesday as well and I’m still not feeling movement. I’m so anxious!

 

[amytrisha]

Again Dani I’m chuffed for you

Ee good luck to everyone who’s anomaly scans are soon! And to those not feeling movement yet I hope it starts for you guys soon x

Midwife called me today.. no infection in my urine! Overjoyed! Was dreading needing antibiotics again!! Phew.

I’ve been ravenous recently, can’t stop eating! Anyone the same?

 

[Ursaula]

Ultrasound gal is 90% positive we're having a GIRL! We will go back just to make sure. She also mentioned our baby is the most active one she's seen and she's been doing this for years...we have lots of photos. So excited!

 

[waiting2c]

Congrats Ursaula! that is fantastic news!

Lol reading your post amytrisha made me go and get something to eat as yes I am always hungry at the moment! Yay for no infection and antibiotics!

Glad to hear all is well Cookie! That must put your mind at ease a little!