Trying my patience

[leeanne]

I am quite a patient person, but when it comes to pregnancy, my patience sucks.

The last six weeks since I found out I was pregnant have dragged on and feels like an eternity.

The one moment I was excited about was seeing my doctor last week to hear the heartbeat. Well, he couldn't hear it and my heartbeat was overpowering. So there goes that special moment at that time. I don't see my doctor now for another 3 weeks.

Now to have to wait until April 15th for my first scan seems like an eternity away. I envy all those who have scans at 12 weeks and 20 weeks. I wish Canada was like that but no, they only do scans at 20 weeks. Waiting for another month and a 1/2 to pass is going to be a killer.

Yes, April will be an eventful month with a scan, an amnio, confirming my instinct of gender and I'll probably start feeling the baby move that month. It just seems a lifetime away right now. The only thing I am not looking forward to that month is turning 39. UGH!

Why is it that when you are not pregnant the weeks fly by? It's not like I am not busy as I have two little ones to care for, two business to help run, 3 stepkids to take care of every second weekend, etc.

I'm going to go nuts.

Ok, that's my rant. I suppose I am allowed one every now and then

On another note, I do feel good as I suppose I am one of the lucky ones who've never experienced morning sickness in any of my pregnancies. I am hungry frequently, tired, my boobs are growing and as well as my belly. I give it about a week and I will have grown out of all my pants. And, at the end of next week I will be in my second trimester

 

[Mervs Mum]

I know how you're feeling. It's such a bad thing to wish time away but I am finding thats what I'm doing too. Every time I see a ticker of someone who has suffered a m/c I look at the number of weeks and I wish I was further along.....then I see another one further along again and so it goes on.
On the up side I am lucky to be having a scan next monday and my HCG numbers are doubling just as they should be - so why cant I just be happy for the 'now'.....
I totally get it Leanne.

 

[bird24]

i dont think the weeks fly by....waiting to test on sunday seems to be taking forever to come!!

Hope the weeks start to speed up for you hunni - xxx

 

[Vickie]

I don't understand why they don't do 12 week scans where you are, I'm in Canada as well but I got a dating scan at 13 weeks. I hope April comes quickly for you!

 

[leeanne]

I know how you're feeling. It's such a bad thing to wish time away but I am finding thats what I'm doing too. Every time I see a ticker of someone who has suffered a m/c I look at the number of weeks and I wish I was further along.....then I see another one further along again and so it goes on.
On the up side I am lucky to be having a scan next monday and my HCG numbers are doubling just as they should be - so why cant I just be happy for the 'now'.....
I totally get it Leanne.

I think the anxiety of how LO is doesn't help either. So far, I've not had much confirmation that everything is ok. Until one sees their baby in a scan, then they know things are fine.

Hope you enjoy your scan next Monday It's such an exciting time!

I wish I could just be happy for the "now" too. LOL

 

[leeanne]

I don't understand why they don't do 12 week scans where you are, I'm in Canada as well but I got a dating scan at 13 weeks. I hope April comes quickly for you!

I know! Doctor is waiting for my 20 week scan to confirm the dating. UGH! That's the other thing, I want to know exactly how far along I am. I truly don't believe I am anything under 12 weeks, but it would be so great to have the dating confirmed.

If you don't hear from me for awhile they've admitted me to the crazy ward.

 

[rashima]

Yes I can understand, how you are feeling as I am also in a same situation....I have my next scan on 26th march .............looking forward to it........difficult to wait...........thats why we are here on this forum to share things.

I hope for you that time passed very soon.

 

[hollie86]

I totally agree!!! I wish the first trimester was over it seems to go sooooooo slow, but i know i shouldn't moan really im lucky.
xxx

 

[leeanne]

I totally agree!!! I wish the first trimester was over it seems to go sooooooo slow, but i know i shouldn't moan really im lucky.
xxx

5 more days for you! Yay! I'll join you soon thereafter

 

[hollie86]

I know yeah originally i remember being the same stage as you so always read your posts, but my dating scan said i was further along,
Its nearly over now not too long hang on in there
xxx

 

[Ann-Marie]

I find it quite strange how they don't do the Nuchal Scan over there for DS. I know you're having the amnio, but if they did the nuchal between 12-14 weeks (?), then they could give you a ratio of chance of DS.

It does seem like it's draggin though, I have to agree.

Just keep ranting.. it'll kill some time

 

[leeanne]

I find it quite strange how they don't do the Nuchal Scan over there for DS. I know you're having the amnio, but if they did the nuchal between 12-14 weeks (?), then they could give you a ratio of chance of DS.

It does seem like it's draggin though, I have to agree.

Just keep ranting.. it'll kill some time

Never heard of the NS scan, so it seems like they may not do it here. I dunno!

Hmm, what else can I rant about today to pass time? I'm sure I could think of something.

 

[leeanne]

I know yeah originally i remember being the same stage as you so always read your posts, but my dating scan said i was further along,
Its nearly over now not too long hang on in there
xxx

For some reason I am thinking I am farther along. I could be wrong though. Perhaps it's cause of how big I feel already

 

[Heather.78]

Hey leanne,

20 weeks is a long time to wait waiting for my 12 week scan is bad enough can you go private to get one??

 

[hollie86]

For some reason I am thinking I am farther along. I could be wrong though. Perhaps it's cause of how big I feel already

well anyone would think I was 8months pregnant now after all my burnt toast lol!! Cant believe you have to wait that long, i would be so inpatient i would have a private scan i rek.
x

 

[leeanne]

Fortunately, private 4D scan clinics have opened here since I was last pregnant.

But, the place I will be going to later on recommends to have one done after 20 weeks. Other than that, I don't know if they just do normal scans.

They have a package where you can have one visit for $175 or two visits for $299 and I told hubby I want the two visits, even if it meant for my birthday present. Was planning on doing one in May and one around July.

 

[cparks1]

I totally understand how you feel about getting anxious for your scan. My doctor didn't give me an ultrasound until Friday 2/22/08 (which I was 20 weeks) my ticker is a week off but my due date stayed the same so I'm not changing my ticker. Before that, all we got to do is hear the heart beat (nothing else). Which that was fine, it was cool hearing the heart beat but we just wanted to see the baby. Of course, we found out the sex and everything, but it seemed like forever until we got to that point. Now I'm anxious to decorate and get the baby's room done and have my baby shower. I'm just tired of being big and I still have awhile to go, I just want my body back so I can try to get back in shape, lol!!!

The reason why it is taking so long is because you are looking forward to it (kind of like when you go on vacation, lol!!). I hope April comes fast for ya, I know how it feels to be waiting impatiently.

 

[leeanne]

I totally understand how you feel about getting anxious for your scan. My doctor didn't give me an ultrasound until Friday 2/22/08 (which I was 20 weeks) my ticker is a week off but my due date stayed the same so I'm not changing my ticker. Before that, all we got to do is hear the heart beat (nothing else). Which that was fine, it was cool hearing the heart beat but we just wanted to see the baby. Of course, we found out the sex and everything, but it seemed like forever until we got to that point. Now I'm anxious to decorate and get the baby's room done and have my baby shower. I'm just tired of being big and I still have awhile to go, I just want my body back so I can try to get back in shape, lol!!!

The reason why it is taking so long is because you are looking forward to it (kind of like when you go on vacation, lol!!). I hope April comes fast for ya, I know how it feels to be waiting impatiently.

This is going to be my next rant....getting big. I never could get used to it and could hardly wait to get back to my normal self and clothes. Already starting to outgrow my pants and it's getting tough on me. Yet, I still know the best is yet to come in gaining weight.

Yes, with everything that one looks forward to, it takes what seems like forever. Then in one swoop, the day is done. Kind of like the months planning before Christmas and in one day, Christmas is over.

 

[nikky0907]

Very true.My scan is the day after tomorrow and my patience is slightly wearing off.I understand you...

 

[leeanne]

Very true.My scan is the day after tomorrow and my patience is slightly wearing off.I understand you...

Ah, you will enjoy your scan Make sure you tell us all about it!