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[BabyBean14]

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[Banana2012]

Kismet, that sounds like very mixed news! Good that they want to keep him on though? Glad Operation Baby Storm is still going strong!

Hospital appointment went fine, think it was more just a case of making contact with the multiples team to begin with really. I mentioned the sickness, her response was just 'it does tend to be bad with twins, but hopefully it'll be better by 16 weeks at the latest' . I could have cried! She talked a bit about the chances of having a natural delivery, but that all seems so far off at the moment that I didn't really ask too much about it.

 

[NurseSooz]

Heylo lovely ladies! I'm back from the wilderness of Orkney!

Luvbug and Banana - how's the sickyness? I guess I'm v lucky to only have suffered from nausea. I did find that mints helped - maybe the freshness?

Jo - I nearly fell over with how cool your tee is! How's the late stages treating you now? Any Braxtons? I canny believe how close you are now! Eep! It doesn't seem that long ago since you first told us all you're wee surprise!

Mojo - hows you're wee Raspberry treating you? You're a such an awesome success story! You should be spreading the positive word to other threads!

Kismet - hope things are OK. Sounds like a lot of mixed feelings going on re: your OH. His job sounds pretty ace though. I hope you're feeling OK mentally and not feeling ground down. You seem to stay positive amazingly well. How's the cycle going for you?

Cake - how's your relaxed approach to this cycle going?

Anyone seen Annaki, Snuffles or CC? Hope you're all OK ladies

AFM - plodding along. I've really been struggling mentally with anxiety and worries. I can't seem to shake 'em off. I spent the weekend with my SIL and her 5month old. I got scared sh**less 'cos baby had a bad cold and they were up all night with her. Just got me really freaked about coping, being a good mum etc. I just seem to worry about money really easily after being so chilled about it all before I think I'm just genuinly a bit overwhelmed by it all and don't know how to manage my thoughts. Sorry to moan, I'm rambling really but don't have anyone to go to about it. My little bump is doing grand, no bleeding and it's a pretty firm wee lump! I always wonder what it's up to in there....having a wee party? Lol. Big hugs to all

 

[BabyBean14]

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[Banana2012]

Sooz, sorry to hear you're still struggling with the anxiety Sounds like everything is going well bump wise though, which is great Lots of hugs coming your way

Kismet, ahh, sorry, hadn't realised there was the option for others to change the decision. All very frustrating! My fingers are still crossed for you both! As for the baby making, sending lots of dust your way Come on baby Kismet, your mum and dad could do with some good news

AFM, I'm doing ok thanks. Been signed off work sick for the next two weeks after having a little breakdown at my doctor's appointment yesterday (I just felt so bloody awful!), but the upside is I now have some anti-sickness tablets which seem to work They really knock me out, but at least I can eat and drink more. I tested positive for ketones in my urine yesterday, so my doc was adamant that things had to improve or I'd end up in hospital. For now, it's just lovely to not feel like throwing up 24/7!

Love to all xxx

 

[BabyBean14]

Banana: oh, that sounds serious! I'm glad the tablets are working though. Hopefully you'll get more used to them and won't be knocked out so much. But even so, better to be tired at home than awake in hospital!

Happy double-plum day!

 

[J04NN4]

Thanks all! The t shirt was SO expensive to just wear it for one day but I couldn't resist. I'll keep it until I'm done having babies just in case I'm pregnant at Halloween again

Banana - I hope you feel loads better very soon. It's really good that the tablets they gave you are helping. Do you have anything nice planned for whilst you're signed off or just lots of rest? make sure you pamper yourself!

Kismet - urgh I can't believe how much you have going on right now. You're coping so well

Luvbug - How is the nausea/gag reflex? Feeling any better?

Cake - Hope the relaxed approach is treating you well! How are you feeling about things?

Mojo - Aw how exciting! I'm so glad your first scan went well. If you find the ginger is helping you might like Twinings lemon and ginger tea, I lived on that in first tri.

Sooz - It's really good to hear the bleeding has stopped but not so good to hear you've been feeling down Have you mentioned it to your midwife/GP? They might have some advice or be able to refer you to CBT or something to help you manage your thoughts a bit better. I got referred about 3 months ago and got the appointment through at the weekend - for 3 days before my due date so if you think it's something that might help it's definitely worth mentioning sooner rather than later!

AFM - am so ready to meet baby now! Well I have been the whole time but you know what I mean. I'm massive, have gained around 2.5 stone and have got a proper waddle on now. Really struggling to get around with my SPD, especially as I also have scoliosis I'm in quite a lot of pain and not sleeping well but generally feeling well and happy with bouts of freaking the hell out No braxton hicks at all yet I have a labour class on Thursday and a growth scan on Friday. It's all getting rather close now

 

[Banana2012]

I definitely agree Kismet, I can handle tiredness as long as I don't need any treatment in hospital Jo4nn4, at the moment I can only stay awake for an hour or two before falling asleep so no plans just yet Was planning on a lovely relaxing bath this evening though! Also have my downs scan at the fetal medicine clinic tomorrow, can't wait to see my little beans again

Jo4nn4, I can't believe how close it is for you now Your poor hips and back though - keep reminding them they only have another 7 or 8 weeks max to go - they can do it!!

 

[Snuffles]

I'm just waiting around for ovulation, unless I've already missed it. I dunno OH and I are taking a NTNP method this month with us moving and all. I feel like this cycle is going to be a long one

 

[NurseSooz]

Snuffles - hang in there. You're doing so well and you're wee angel baby would be proud of you. Just noticed your "moving" ticker. Hope all the plans are going well. Are you excited about it?

Kismet - Anxiety and depression are such cruel beasts. You feel like such an idiot when things are generally going OK and you're still mentally struggling. Fingers crossed for this cycle Kis' - sounds like you covered all the bases!

Banana - lets us know how your plum-scan goes!! Hopefully the Ketones was a temp thing and should go as soon as your poor body regains some resources. If you feel like eating then eat and eat whatever you fancy for maximum intake!

Jo - Melon baby! I can imagine with carrying around a melon on your front then your SPD would be bad. I hope your OH is giving you back rubs and pampering you! Have you been going to NCT classes or is it an NHS class your going to? You'll have to share all the gory details!

 

[J04NN4]

It's an NHS class. The nearest NCT classes are around 100 miles away unfortunately I have 3 altogether - one about 'normal' labour and natural pain relief, one for medical interventions/drugs and one about early newborn care on the next three Thursdays - which takes me right up to 37 weeks - eeek! I'm really lucky actually as there's only one other lady locally who's due around the same time as me - and she's had two very straightforward births already so will only be doing the second class. The other two and the breastfeeding one that I've already had are just me so the midwife comes to my house!

 

[Banana2012]

Snuffles, not long 'til your move now - you must be so excited! And NTNP sounds like the perfect plan for this cycle, then you can always step things up a gear once you're moved and settled. They always say 'new house, new baby' and it worked for me, so let's hope a new house works its magic for you too

Sooz, the plum scan went well! All measurements were as they should be, so just waiting on blood results in about 10 days time now. They're growing brilliantly, one's just over 6cm and one's just under, so perfect sizes! They were proper wrigglers too, so lovely to see!

Jo4nn4, personally I don't see why you don't just travel the 100 miles for the NCT class

 

[Snuffles]

Sooz- Yes I'm so excited. Especially with the drama that's been happening around here.

Banana-I'm hoping so

 

[BabyBean14]

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[Mrs.Luvbug]

sooz- so good to hear from you! I'm sorry you're struggling. I was the same way in the beginning. I still have my moments that I'm just so terrified something might happen. But I've told myself that I want to enjoy this and in order for me to do that I need to just let loose. Are you showing yet?!

Banana- I hope you're doing ok! You and those little beans that is! It's still shocking that you're having twins haha. oohhhh a bath sounds wonderful!

Kismet- I wrote in your journal but

jo- ehh still having the gaging. It's weird and kinda frustrating. But I am thankful it's just that, and not the nausea ( sorry banana )

Snuffles- NTNP is a good way to go. I am excited for you guys to move! Hopefully it'll be way less drama!

AFM- I updated my journal, but I will update here too. We went in for our 16 week apt on Monday. Got a nice surprise and got to see baby- which we weren't supposed to get to see it. But, it was wonderful. Baby was sitting straight up and down like it was sitting in a chair. We didn't hear the heartbeat, but saw it flickering and baby was moving it's arms about. But then the doctor saw that babys head was tilted back ( she called it hypertension ) and was waiting to see if it would change positions and pull it's neck up. It didn't. So we are going in next Friday to meet with the high risk specialist to make sure that everything is ok with babys neck. Kinda freaked me out. And, dr said that since we're going to that apt, we won't schedule the 20 week apt which is when we do the gender ultrasound. So, I'm going to see if when we go in the dr can see what the sex is.

I hope you all are doing good!

 

[Banana2012]

Kismet, so sorry you had such a rotten appointment lovely I can see they probably just wanted to be thorough, but sounds like they went way over the top. That's good news that your lining and corpus luteum look good though - you might beat him to a BFP before he gets to do all his tests As a little aside, if you do need the HSG (I think it's called that, the dye in your tubes thing!) I've heard very good things about the number of BFPs straight afterwards! Lots of love and hugs sweetie

Luvbug, don't worry, I'd rather not have the nausea too I'm sorry your scan brought up a potential issue Try not to worry as best you can, baby may just have been in an awkward position, or there could be a totally innocent explanation. Hope you're coping ok with the wait? Eeek, finding out gender - I still can't believe you're that far along

We did our big facebook reveal last night, was very exciting!

 

[mojo86]

Hi ladies

Kismet – im so sorry you had such a bad experience at the FS. I have been there and know how your feeling. I had to have all the bloods, the scans, the swabs and OH had to do 2x SA. I also had an HSG (hysterosalpingogram) in August so im happy to chat with you or answer any questions I can hun! I know its overwhelming and upsetting and FRUSTRATING but you will get there hun! They mentioned all sorts to me and I was scared to death of IVF but it never happened!

Sooz – did you have a nice anniversary? Sorry your feeling so anxious about things!! I really hope you feel better soon!! I know what you mean about feeling overwhelmed but im sure you will be a fantastic mum. No1 will know your baby better than you!!

Jo – thats fab that they will come to your house for a couple of the classes. Im not sure im going to go to any of these classes – im not sure they are really me! Lol you will need to let me know if they seem worthwhile.

Banana – Sorry to hear you haven’t been feeling so good. Im glad your signed off. I cant totally sympathise as I am also signed off. Hope you feel better soon!!

AFM: if im honest im feeling rubbish the GP has signed me off work after I was seen at the out of ours on Saturday when I couldn’t stop vomiting. I had a fast pulse and high temp and they were gonna admit me for a drip but luckily I didn’t have any keytones in my urine so they gave me an injection to help with sickness (it worked sooo well!) and I now have oral tablets to take at home which I cant say are working all that well. Had my booking in appointment with the midwife yesterday – she really wasn’t what I expected!! Can I ask how old everyones midwife is? Mine was about the same age as me which I felt was a bit weird, I don’t know why!

 

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[Mrs.Luvbug]

Banana- I'm doing good for the most part. I have my moments where I freak out a little bit. Then other times I'm fine. How exciting that you did your facebook reveal!

Mojo- so sorry you've been feeling so terrible. But luckily you're having time off work.

Kismet- I'm so glad you're feeling better about the whole situation.

 

[CakeCottage]

Hope all you lovely ladies are doing well... I'm still trying to catch up with where you're all at xx