dory- congrats on getting this far! I am so proud of you! You can totally think of me as bermuda girl....I am pretty suure this baby was conceived in Bermuda so I find myself addressing the little one as Bermuda baby! hehe. I loved your cat story.....so funny!
Katie girl- Congrats on the arrival of your DS
Ellie-Congrats on the arrival of your DD
Wow- it seems so far away for me!
MO4- wow the bleeding has stopped! Hooray! My last pregnancy i had a subchorionic hematoma....and I bled for almost 10 weeks....it was SO nice to have it done.....on the downside witht his pregnancy I keep waiting for the bleeding any day.
Charlie B- when is your due date? It will be neat to see how close we end up. I think mine is January 8th.
Klee and starbright- How are you doing?
Klee- closing on your due date! Wow! I hope your DH is a good decorator! Best of luck to you in your new house and a HUGE congrats!
Beata- I cannot believe Cameron is already 10 weeks old! Wow! I guess time flies!
Laney- How are you doing? Do you have some apts before June 14 to at let you listen to the little heart? Does that help?
AFM- I am doing really well- a few nightmares but overall really well. I am not bleeding which is HUGE for me right now, and really helps with my peace of mind. I am also really not dealing with too much m/s which I really can't complain about- a little nausea here and there is far better than throwing up every day which was what I expected. I am headed into my first doctors apt tomorrow. No scans or bloodwork or anything scheduled yet......Any advice on talking about cerclage? I have the option, but they really don't know if cervical opening caused the infection that they think led to my miscarriage ugh I hate that term) or vice versa.
cmeglles, good luck with your appt. Glad you don't have too much m/s. I have had it bad twice and hardly anything twice.
Thanks for asking about me. I don't have any appts until the 14th I could have if I really needed it but I have a home doppler. I can hear bubs heartbeat anytime I need to (which is a lot the past week or so). The worry is really starting to get to me now. The scan on the 14th is a big one for me.
SB, thanks hun. It was a very difficult day for me. I tried to stay really really busy all day. It was such a bad idea. I was so tired out by the end of the day and Grayson was soooo over tired that we both had a bit of a melt down. We both feel a bit better now after a good sleep. I think the worry about this pregnancy is getting bad. If I listen with the doppler and down hear little kicks as well as the heart beat I worry....pretty much every little thing makes me worry right now.
How are you doing? Are you all settled in your new house?
dory, How did your appt. go? I hope the extra visit helped to calm your nerves.
Hi to everyone else. I hope you are all doing well.
katiegirl - congrats on the birth of xavier, such wonderful news, nathaniel would be so proud of his mum, hugs hon
laney - hugs and thoughts to you for shelby's anniversary. its so difficult to know what to do to celebrate our angels, if you do too much it gets on top of you and if you do too little it does too, thinking you haven't done enough to remember them, wish there was some perfect medium to remember our precious angels, but so glad a good sleep was the answer for you both. and wow on grayson turning 1 next week, what a milestone.
dory - your cat story was hilarious, sounds like you've got a couple of trouble makers on your hands, what better than to have a good laugh though, nice work furbabies
cmeggles - good luck with your appointment today, i hope you get to discuss everything you need to.
sb - hope your settling in well and keeping yourself busy, miss our chats, will have to do something about that
AFM - had a scan yesterday and now bubs is apparently a big baby pmsl, can't win, last time he was small, now big, oh well guess all that good eating has helped him and me he's not overly huge but should be about the same size as ds was when he was born. I'll get my date next wednesday, most likely for the following week, but going to try and keep it hush hush as I don't like many people knowing as it puts an expectation in their mind. as far as most of my friends are concerned, i still have a month to go, so shhhh everyone lol. apart from that i have a cold and am on antibiotics so trying to rest up as much as i can. be back in a couple of days, love to you beautiful girls
Cmeggles - I just wanted to reply to your query about a cerclage. I wrote a really long response and lost it. Blah. I would recommend you do it. For me, there was no conclusive evidence to suggest the cervix was the issue and I got a second opinion about it. On balance I decided to do it, despite the risks, and it made a big difference to how I felt emotionally and physically. I didn't expect to feel that way. I don't feel as vulnernable as I did before having it. Once its in you can't feel it. There is a forum site for cerclage. I will post it separately as well as some more info. I just don't have the will to write it all out again just now.
How did your appointment go?
AFM - I have been MIA caring for my fur baby. His procedure went really well and he recovered really well too. I was an anxious mess and have been fussing over him these past few days - just making sure he didn't have an adverse reaction to the anaesthetic. He is back to his spunky bold self and I am feeling more robust again too. As a result however I need to catch up. Will write some more when I have caught up.
well i had a scan yesterday and bub is doing wonderful! measuring a week ahead of the date they gave me ( that was a week behind the date i told them fancy that hey lol) but the little sweet pea was kicking around like crazy and is doing really well..
i keep telling myself that chances of the samething happening again are like getting hit by lightning twice but it is still really hard as i am sure all of you are well aware! Just have to keep my fingers crossed and take one day at a time!
anyway i hope you lovely ladies are all doing well!!!
Bobbie xoxox
Today I'm officially the most pregnant I have ever been, I'm still scared and worried, and this has provided no sense of relief but I thought I would share it with you anyway.
Hey all,
sorry for being so slack, ido come in and read all your posts though, everything is going well so far, but i am getting more nervous the closer i get
Kam -congrats on being this pregnant! What a HUGE milestone!
Mo4- I am glad that your scan went well. So funny that you were right on with your dates originally. I hope you can keep those nerves in check.....Lightning never strikes twice in the same place, but I totally know what you mean!
Dory- thanks for the advice, I definitely am leaning towards the cerclage....we are currently taking a 'watchful waiting' approach which could change anytime I feel like I need to. I am so glad your furbaby is up and back to normal. One of my puppies had a tumor removed on her ear this winter and it was terrible. They really are so much part of the family.
Klee- best of luck with your date this week! How exciting!Glad the bub is measuring about perfect now. Let us know when your date is!
Laney- the 14th is slowly approaching. I am counting down for you. It is nice to hear your thoughts about the doppler. We are thinking of getting one, but I keep weighing the pros and cons.....plus it looks like I am going to be in the doctors office all the time, so maybe I could get it doen a bunch there? I dunno. Lots of decisions to make. How are you doing with the waiting?
AFM- Apt went GREAT! I have such confidence in my MFM docs. I had no exam done or anything, but we have a plan to manage this pregnancy and that is HUGE for me. Starting at 12 weeks they will be monitoring my cervical length and if it shortens at all or gets the least bit under 3cm then I will have a cerclage done. Also between 16-20 weeks I will be getting weekly shots of progesterone to prevent pre-term birth.....So we are kinda trying a variety of things since my previous loss was such a mystery. If I can prevent infection somehow that will get at all of my worries! Anyways we made a schedule for a scan and an exam on the 9th for dating (and piece of mind for me)
cmeglles, So glad to read that your appt. went well and that you feel comfortable with you MFM doctors.
I am still uncertain if if the doppler is a good idea. I think for me, it does more good than bad. Really....i don't know which was worse....the shock and horror of finding out that we lost Parker at my 22 week scan or finding out with my DH at home that we lost Shelby because we couldn't find her HB with the doppler. I never had trouble finding Grayson's HB after 14 or 15 weeks. After I started to feel him move I didn't need to use it anymore unless he was very quiet one day. If you are visiting the doctor often you probably don't need one...unless you are a total crazy lady like me
The waiting is getting harder. I thought that it would be a tiny bit easier this time around, it isn't.
mo4, congrats on a great scan. I hope things get a tiny bit easier for you now.
jlk, I thought the belly pictures that you posted were beautiful.
Kam, what a big milestone! I know that you will not be able to relax until bub is in your arms.
klee, yay for a nice big baby! I can't wait to read when your date is!
AFM, I still have 12 days to wait for my scan...I am in a state of constant worry now. DH isn't really giving me much support and I am feeling pretty alone right now. I really thought that this was going to be easier this time around. I am crossing off one day at a time. My mom and Grandma are coming for a visit in a couple of days, for Grayson's party. I think that will be a much needed distraction.
KAM - well done girl. A pregnancy personal best every day now.... relish those milestones. I am so proud of you. Understandable to be worried about the future.....
Cmeggles - very glad you have a plan you are happy with and maternal fetal medicine dr who you are developing a relationship with. You're welcome on the info. It was one of the hardest decisions I have made in this journey and I really agonised over it, for a long time, even though I had discussed it immediately following Sophie - a whole 7 months between then and when I got it done. Maybe too long to be thinking about it? Have you discussed steroid injections after 24 weeks which will assist in the baby's lung development? Specifically it speeds up the surfactant development which helps bubs if bubs is prem. Just glad to hear you have confidence in your plan and medical team. it really does help.
About the doppler - as I go to see the Dr every 2 weeks at least, I decided not to get one. Although the thought was initiallyappealing. My ob had trouble finding bubs heartbeat in some of our earlier consults, and had I been at home I would have freaked out. But having the ob there, gently reassuring me and quietly confident helped me. I can go to see m ob any time I get worried, so for me that is a much better option. I would rather get any news from him and have him there to support me and develop a plan, rather than let my worst fears and terrors take hold with me all by myself. Now, bubs kicks with much more regularity but my ability to detect them all can be sporadic. The ob says it can be like that right up to 28 weeks. Just depends on how much room bubs has.
Klee - that's awesome - how are you going? Any news?
Laney - oh sweetie. It's such a tough time for both you and DH. Hard for you both. I am so sad that you are feeling alone. That is a really lonely place to be. I know it doesn't seem like it when you're in that place, but you are worthy, and you a loved, a great deal by those near and far. Some are just to silly to show you how much.
What sort of party are you planning for Grayson? A aussie ex pat friend of mine made a "magic" theme cake for her 6 yr old and it is amazing. Magicians hat upturned with a white rabbit emerging from the hat. I don't think I could do that at all. But maybe its just practice? I like cup cakes ( 0r patty cakes)... here I go again off on a food tangent. I think I am obsessed.
Mo4 - well done on the scan. it's so ironic that the dates you originally gave ended up being the "correct" ones. Just goes to show that babies really do develop at their own pace... are you feeling more assured or confident?
JLK - in fact its a good sign, I reckon, not to feel the need to post. I have felt a bit more like that lately, things seem just to be going well, so even though I read, I don't post. So well done. Hope you stay happy and healthy... take care.
AFM - I am like KAM, every day since about 2 weeks ago is the most pregnant I have ever been! So each day is truly a celebration. Next week we are taking cat #2 in for a tooth extraction so no doubt from Tuesday on I will be distracted by worry and fussing over my precious little fur ball. Belly rubs to all, and thinking of you.
good to see everyone still in here!!
I am havinf a hard time atm and i cant even pin point why..
i jjust feel the need to cry and i am stressing so bad...i thought the good scan wouls re asure me but it didnt... we had a great scan with Kyarna at 16 weeks then went back 2 weeks later and she was gone... arghhh i just want to be happy and excited about this!
mo4, I am in the same boat as you. Having a really tough time atm. We can get through this.
dory, i just made cupcakes for Grayson's B-Day. He doesn't care for cake just yet so I didn't do much. We are having a family party on Sunday. My MIL is decorating with sponge Bob stuff and getting a Sponge Bob icecream cake. Too bad I can't eat any dairy while pregnant
AFM, this anterior placenta is driving me crazy. I could feel Grayson kicking at least once a day by 15 weeks. I think I felt a little something a week ago but now nothing.
SB, When did you start to feel little kicks?
Well, I better get back to cleaning. My mom and Gram are coming for a visit tomorrow. Should be a nice distraction before my scan. Oh yeah, and DH and I have been married for 4 years today. We are going to try to go out to eat. That is if Grayson agrees to a nap.
Oh Laney- i hear your pain on the anterior placenta.. and i hate to be the bearer of bad news- but it wasnt til about 20-ish weeks that i started getting some real movements.
It was soooooooo hard during that time- (even harder for you i will imagine) coz like you with Shane i felt early movements- and even with Zahra- because the placenta wasnt low i felt movements earleir with her too- but this time it was a lowish anterior placenta which meant she was hidden until she moved up the womb. It was really frustrating!!
On the good news side though- i get loads of wriggles now- and they are so lovely!! I would just reccomend lots of extra checkups and appts for your own peace of mind until you feel bubs- coz it is going to do your head in!!!
SB, thanks, I guess! I do feel a bit better knowing that you didn't feel much of anything at this time. My placenta is perfectly placed right in the middle front. ugh
I will have lots of appts starting after this next scan. I have been using my home doppler a BIT more than necessary lately so I know that it is time for more visits. They are just really hard with Grayson. He is very active and doesn't like waiting rooms.
Laney - how did Graysons party go? And the cleaning? Its tough when whilst you feel you need more appointments for reassurance, at the same time its a bit hectic with Grayson.... if you have an Obstetrician that you see regularly, can you make an arrangement with them that you will call before your appointment to see whether the Ob is running on time or not? And then you can either be at home if you live close or outside or even in the car and then you can go in when you know there's not too much of a wait? My Ob has a kiddies play area, but he also doesn't mind kids making a fuss and thankfully hardly ever runs really late, or if he is his receptionist calls. Anyway, hope you get on top of your anxiety, at leat some of the time.
M04 - I hope you are feeling better. I haven't had an anterior or low placenta, but I imagine it would make it even harder not being able to feel bubs move, I know it certainly has helped me quell some of my anxiety. But as with all things, it does create a whole host of other concerns....
Starbright - how are you going? 35 weeks is awesome. Thinking of you.... are you huge and uncomfortable? I am really looking forward to that!
AFM - not much going on here. Just being grateful for each day. Have to take #2 furbaby into the vet this Tuesday for a tooth extraction. No doubt I will be worried, but hopefully not as much as last time, but if I am so be it. I got so anxious last time about the cat I went to see the obstetrician as my anxiety flowed over to bubs. At least I could get some reassurance about bubs whilst I was waiting for the cat to come home....
Kam, JLK, Klee, Cmeglles - hope you are all doing well. Thinking of you.
laney - how was graysons birthday? did he have a lovely day? i had teh placenta at the front too this time, and i didn't feel anything til the day before 21 weeks and then didn't really get daily movements til 25 weeks. i hope your placenta doesn't cause you more stress than you need!
dory - isn't it funny was causes us to get overwhelmed and nervous, you'd think a trip to the vet would be nothing, but unfortunately for us, the 'normalest' (lol is that even a word) of things gets to us.
hi to everyone, and belly rubs to all, sorry this is such a short post, but i've barely had any me time in the last week, my ds got knocked about with hand, foot and mouth disease, he's been very clingy to me, added on top of trying to everything sorted in the house for the move. have been booked in, for later this week, i wont share the date, cause it takes my body a bit to get started with induction, and i'm usually a day or two more than the date i'm given, but i'll get sb to post for me, if she doesn't go into labour first, to let you girls know. feeling quite anxious cause we're at the time we lost dd, but we're nearly there, one foot in front of the other.
klee... to you- we just got passed the gestation we lost Zahra, its not an easy time xoxoxox I will be honoured to be your PIG (post it girl) I hope it all goes smoothly for you!! xoxo
Poor lil DS, sounds nasty- i hope he is all better in time to meet his lil brother!!
Laney.. i know what you mean about having to take a toddler to appts!! It is a huge hassel!! I forgot the pram one day too- and i was on my own- NOT FUN!!! Just keep using your doppler and do what you can do- and i guess just be reassured to know your not the only one who has had this little challange- i look at things in a funny way- and in a way i see it as a good thing now that i had the same problem and so did klee- coz it means you have some reassurance now, anything to help!! xoxox I hope Grayson had a fabulous day!
Dory... YUP i am huge and very uncomfy!! Getting loads of wriggles though and a few funny feeling headbutts to the cervix lol- its funny as much as some parts of the tail end of pregnancy are horrid (headaches, backaches feeling like a whale.....) some of it i really like- i like the way bits of her body push my belly out when she wriggles and how i swear i can feel her little fingers tickling me from the inside!! I saw the physio through the antenatal centre at the hospital and he has hooked me up with a pregnancy belt to help my pelvis and my back- it has made a huge difference!!
My biggest complaint at the moment is heart burn/reflux!!! I have tablets to take- but i left all my script/repeats at the chemist at Corryong and i have ran out and forgot to ask the mw at my appt for a script- so i am going to try to go to the chemist and see if they can get Corryong pharmacy to fax my script so i can get some- coz at the moment i am eating packets of rennies and i dont think its doing my tummy any good!! I also drink litres of milk- but i still end up waking up at night with really painful heartburn!! Oh and for some reason headaches have started- i dont usually get headaches at all- but the last few days i have had a throbbing headache- i am such a grump!!!! Not long to go now and i will have a whole new list of complaints lol.. no sleep, sore boobies, havent had a shower Ahhhhhh, sooon!!
I have been doing lots of baby stuff washing too- (and a bit of shopping- best and less were having a special so i went a little nuts with a laybuy!! Heehee) i have done all the blankets and wraps and sheets and all the tiny clothes, this week i will do the 000 stuff and hopefully this week we are getting some drawers finaly (fingers crossed DH isnt working this sat so we can actually go!!) I was going to wait til i got the drawers to wash the clothes, but it was takingt oo long for my liking- so they will have to go back in the box then we get the drawers i can put them right in!! Then all i need to organise is a new car seat for DS (or a new one for DD, still havent decided yet) and i think we are ready!!
Well time to go and play... take care everyone Hi to anyone i didnt mention sorry i got abit distracted by my complaints!! Sorry!!!
I could have if I really needed it but I have a home doppler. I can hear bubs heartbeat anytime I need to (which is a lot the past week or so). The worry is really starting to get to me now. The scan on the 14th is a big one for me.
he's not overly huge but should be about the same size as ds was when he was born. I'll get my date next wednesday, most likely for the following week, but going to try and keep it hush hush as I don't like many people knowing as it puts an expectation in their mind. as far as most of my friends are concerned, i still have a month to go, so shhhh everyone lol. apart from that i have a cold and am on antibiotics so trying to rest up as much as i can. be back in a couple of days, love to you beautiful girls
I thought the belly pictures that you posted were beautiful. 
Ahhhhhh, sooon!! 
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