Hi B, I have never gotten crampy during pregnancy but lots of people seem to. The heaviness I've gotten later on. Maybe from about week 30. And it definitely happened walking a lot.
About the doppler, I hadn't thought of it myself, but I went to a SIDS and Kids support during pregnancy meeting last week and most of the women there had one. I think you should do whatever it takes to stay sane!! One of the women there was 34 weeks pregnant and said that she got one fairly early on and used it most days between 12 weeks and around week 20 when she started feeling regular movments, and not so much after that, except if she had a particularly anxious day. Sounded pretty good to me.
It's normal to get breathless... I've read our hearts have 25% more blood to pump around when pregnant! So we need to breathe more to get oxygen to all that blood.
Hi Bec, glad your scan results were good . I get anxious just before the scan as well & look for the heart beat straight away. Anyway, great news that bubs is doing well.
Hi Beata, I get 'crampy' like ovulation pain as well. In the last few weeks I'm now mainly getting pain at the bottom of my belly. From all I have read, its all very normal & your right, just the uterus stretching. It would be worth asking your OB, what pain isn't normal so it gives you more confidence to distinguish the difference. On the monitors, I was recently given one and the first thought that came into my head, was oh no! I think they can cause more stress then there worth to be honest, it depends on your approach to them. If your looking for a heartbeat to ease your mind that everything is ok, you could get very stressed if you can't find it and that is highly likely at this stage of your pg, so just keep that in mind. I have used mine a few times & haven't found the HB. I had a check-up at the hosp last wk & it took the MW quite a while to find it, he/she was hiding in such a funny position, I had to sort of roll on my side and she found it around there! Anyway, all I am saying is be aware that you may not find the HB everytime. My monitor says not until 20-wks at the earliest anyway. I am sure your little chick is doing fantastically, I still get quite worried at times as well, but try & enjoy it and know little one is doing great!
Teagz, you probably won't read this for a while but Congratulations on your wedding, I am sure it was beautiful, here's to a lifetime of happiness for you & your DH and little family (arriving soon)
Hi Megan, wow look at your ticker hun, it's flying! Thanks for your comments about the monitor. I did question if I did the right thing buying it, even my OB told me it's tricky picking up the hb sometimes. He laughed at me that I bought one, but he also said do what ever eases your mind, but don't panic if you can't find the hb! I explained to him that I felt some movements a week or so ago, and that I was really excited, but then it stopped for a few days and I panicked. He said it's all very normal not to have regular movements and pokes at this early stage. When I saw him today for a check up following my NT scan, he even had trouble finding it just like with you! I have to say I held my breath nervously, and of course all these horror stories came into my head Eventually he found it, and he said the bub was just in a funny position. I did hear a lot of swimming around in there and plenty of acrobatics! lol.
Hope you're keeping well hun, not long til your 20 week scan....are you finding out the sex?
Beata and Berry, I noticed that both of you are almost up to the point you lost your babies in your last pregnancies. I hope you are both managing to cope with the anxiety. Hang in there!
Bec, thanks hun. We actually had Joshua's 1st angelanniversary on 1st October, that was a bittersweet day remembering the day he was born. Fortunatelly we ended up going out to a really nice dinner and had a lovely relaxing night out. I wan't going to go to work, but I'm glad that I did as it took my mind off the day. We realeased a balloon each with our own message for Joshua and after dinner we lit a little candle on a cake and wished Josh a happy birthday. It's coming up to the 20 week mark soon, but I'm not too bad ATM, see how I am closer to the date! Thanks for thinking of me hun xxx
Hi Beata, you wouldn't think the baby could 'hide' in there, but its amazing how they can get into a tricky position - lol! At least you know if your OB can have trouble finding it, you may not find the HB with a device that's not as sophisticated, we don't want you panicking! Interesting what your OB said about feeling movement on and off at the beginning. I thought I felt bubba (first time, didn't feel Jasmine), about a week ago and then nothing, I started to think maybe it wasn't it, but felt something today as well, so maybe this is just the start. Can't wait to feel proper kicks and I'm sure you will soon as well, which will be reassuring. How did your NT results go? I'm assuming that everything is looking good.
Hi Bec, you must be a bit relieved to get past the 12-week mark, I know I really was. Thank you for thinking of me as well It has been on my mind lately, it will be good in some ways to get past that mark, but also feels a little strange.
My angelversary for Jass is the 29th October, Beata amazing how close our pg's have been both times. I'm glad you got through yours ok. Sounds like you & DH had a nice time remembering Joshua. It's not nice having that day draw near is it - it was one of the worst days of my life. I just pray that this little one is ok, I couldn't bear losing another baby.
Anyway, don't want to end on a sad note, I'm sure all of our little ones will be fine
Everything went perfectly!! I even fitted into my dress
Good to see that everyone is going well, I'll be back later with details and persies and hopefully photos soon!!
and love xx
ETA: WOO!!! Double digits in my count down!! Wow... it's going so fast
Quick post to say that my 19-week scan went really well, all very normal and nothing to worry about, so quite happy & relived about that. Starting to get quite excited about my little bundle. Have started looking for baby furniture etc, made up a list of things we'll need & costs, and couldn't believe how expensive it is.
Hi Ellie, I don't think I have met you before. Congratulations on your pg & I wish you a happy & healthy 9-months. Great news about seeing the HB recently, every milestone is such a big deal and a great relief as you get through them. All the very best.
Just wanted to pop in and say hello, introduce myself. I'm what you might call skeptically pregnant! I've had some late term miscarriages and have just discovered I'm about 6 weeks preg with a new one. This time I won't be telling anyone until I'm so pregnant I can't fit through the damn door, and although my obstetrician is confident that this one will be ok, I'm not letting myself get attached.
After the last m/c they did a raft of blood tests, must have had about 20 or even 25 vials of blood taken. Nothing, except for some clotting factors. This time I have to take heparin, so have been injecting Clexane daily (black and blue tummy, but I'm told this is normal). Also taking aspirin and folate of course.
Every little twinge, every little funny feeling is a source of anxiety. I wish there were a way that I could enjoy this time but I don't think it'll happen that way. Has anyone else had a series of late losses and then been successful? And - does anyone know how to stop the Clexane making bruises?
Megan, so happy your scan went well hun! It's so good to breathe out a sigh of relief when everything is going to plan isn't it? Big hugs honey
Hopefulone, welcome to our little corner and I'm so sorry to hear of your late losses. This is why we are here, the anxiety never really goes away, does it? I wish you all the very best in your pg, but I can understand your anxiety too, so don't think you're alone! I'm sorry I don't have any experience with heparin or clexane, I hope someone will give you some advice.
Ellie, I get crampy sometimes too, but I think it's just ligaments stretching so thinking this way makes me feel better ...
Hello Teagz, Laney, Diana, Bec and anyone else I missed! I hope you're all well and big to all
Hopefulone- I just wanted to let you know that I was on heparin injections and low dose aspirin through my last pregnancy and I have a healthy baby boy! I also know one other woman from belly that used heparin after 2 late losses and she is due in 2 weeks!
I had 2 late losses at 22 and 28 weeks. My babies were not growing well in the second trimester due to some sort of issue with the blood flow through the placenta. I had a million blood tests done and nothing. I demanded heparin and it worked beautifully. My son was born an average healthy weight. The injections are not fun but I would do it again.
There really isn't much you can do to stop the bruising. When my belly got really big and the skin was tight the bruising was a lot better. Try to inject at a slight angle, don't pull the needle out right after you are done injecting (hold it in place for a few seconds), put a little pressure on the injection site for a minute after you are done, and rotate injection sites (if you inject in the same place too often the bruising can get bad). It takes a little time to get into a good routine that works for you.
I know it is very difficult to stay positive but I hope my success gives you some comfort. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
Caitlin
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. I get anxious just before the scan as well & look for the heart beat straight away. Anyway, great news that bubs is doing well.
Eventually he found it, and he said the bub was just in a funny position. I did hear a lot of swimming around in there and plenty of acrobatics! lol.
and love xx
I've had some late term miscarriages and have just discovered I'm about 6 weeks preg with a new one. This time I won't be telling anyone until I'm so pregnant I can't fit through the damn door, and although my obstetrician is confident that this one will be ok, I'm not letting myself get attached. 
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