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HM - Enjoy the nice 2nd Tri sweetie
AFM: Just had a lovely 20 mins in Bed with Charoltte feeling her move and kick what a precious gift I have :)
Merry Christmas Girls Hope to log in tonight or tommorrow but just want to say :loveshower: thanks to you all xxx
HM - I agree with Megan. Although I didn't have MS and my boobs were only sore on and off during the first tri - I did feel a massive change in my energy levels around the 10 - 14 week mark. I stopped needed a sleep in the middle of the day and could manage to stay up past 8pm. Personally, I'm too much of a control freak to have not POAS or had a BT or anything, but hey that's me. I was going to say that POAS is not a terrible idea if it will set your mind at ease - I don't think it means you have any less faith in your own body, but for me seeing the 2 lines just made it seem more real (I didn't POAS until around 5 days after the clinic told me that my results were positive and I'd had 2 more BT's in between).
Any-hoo: Welcome to Mel and Welcome back to Possums. Even MORE ladies to keep up with - NOT that I am complaining. Hi and happy holidays to everyone else.
AFM: DH had his Chrimbo work party last night - I woke up at midnight and he wasn;t there and I thought ah well, he deserves to cut loose considering how good he has been since the BFP. Then woke up at 3am and he still wasn't home and I thought - sh*t something has happened he knows we are heading to Canberra tomorrow. I call and he is walking home - he fell asleep at our friends house up the road at around midnight and had just woke up and was half way home. Thanks to the initial panic I couldn't get back to sleep. Considered logging on and doing some work hahahahahha.
So, I was up at 5.50 - showered and logged on to work from home (THANK GOD - I didn't have to face the city today). Looking forward to the busy 3.5 hour drive to Canberra later today - NOT.
Oh well, I am very much looking forward to Christmas so it'll all be good once we get there.
Take it easy on the roads if you are travelling.....
X
TL- glad you had that time with Charlotte
Hippy mum- i hope you are feeling OK. There are so many mind games we play when pregnant, and so many things which can cause worry. It sounds like you are just passing the first tri symptoms now...
everyone else- wow, it's Christmas eve! Have a wonderful xmas
Just popping in to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Cool Yule! All the best to everyone and I hope you have a happy & stress free break on your last baby-free Christmas :D!
Congrats to Possums and Mels77 on your recent BFPs ... hope to be back in here with you soon.
AFM - got the good news yesterday that my hormones are back to baseline so back to square one and ready & rearing to go! AF probably not due just yet, but I'm eager to have an appt with one of my frosties some time soon!!
Tis the season to be Jolly...
Merry Christmas all you yummy soon to be or already mummys :dance:
Safe trip to you all during this festive time.
AFM,had my monthly visit with the OB yesterday and June Bug was waving his/her hands around and the little one had the worst case of hick ups it was so cute.
Other than that 19 week scan is in 14 sleeps time.
No movement as yet but at my 12 week scan they said that the placenta is anterior so I may feel this a little latter.
I do get some flutters but I'm sure I will know when our little one starts kicking away.
OB said that the fruit that I love the most is out It looks likes it only apples and bananas for me from now on.
My sugars are fine but cause I love my juices and sweet fruits it won't be good for baby when it's delivery time.
Oh well, I still will squeeze in a yummy apple juice or nectarine every now and then but I guess not every day.
Did any of you ladies get told the same thing about fruit??
Hope everyones Chritmas time is full of love and joy :lol:
Nic - i wasn't actively advised by OB to avoid fruits, but with the issues i have with blood sugars on my own, the thing i noticed making me feel the worst (so rebounding to really low BSL's) after eating was fruit - so i have cut back - still have it occassionally, but not a lot. if you look up GI tables, you might be able to get an idea of lower GI fruit - which is fine for you to have (in moderation of course) - the last thing you want is for you BSL's to go really high (which the natural sugars in fruit do) and then plummett - will make it harder for you, and also for bub, to regulate BSL's....
hope that made sense!
Thanks BG you made perfect sense, just googled and looks likes grapes pears and a few others are ok but as you said in moderation.
Maybe switching to cut up vegies as back up should also do the trick.
Hi ladies...I am still experiencing light spotting...on and off...because my progesterone was so high on monday, my nurse said most likely it's implantation bleeding and not to worry. I just thought it would have stopped by now? Any thoughts? I know bleeding is an ectopic symptom, but I dont think it usually happens this early from an ectopic. Obviously I am just really cautious about it.
Hi girls wanted to pop in and say MERRY CHRISTMAS to you all hope you have a safe and happy one.
Dusty: i will be thinkin of you and hope you are in that 10%, good luck. I had a very similar story with DS, v. low heartbeat, hemmoraging and enlarged yolk sac, hes now 5!!! hope your tale is similar. Hugs and take it easy!!
Possums: Congrats on the BFP, that is awesome!!!! I had an ectopic too and had absolutly no bleeding, but his pregnancy had spotting when AF would have been due, as long as its not bright red with pain, i believe its all good.
TL: your photo looks gorgeous, really dont know what your mum was thinkin you look sooo well.
AFM: had ob on monday and BP abit high and i usually have very low BP so will have to watch that. She also advised me that GDT came back at 7.9 and cut off is 8, dont know why she didnt tell me that earlier, but i guess if it was something to woory about she would have said so. Soooooooo tired and very sick of heartburn, gaivscon has become my drink of choice!!! well off for a catnap before the relies arrive :wall:
Sorry for no more personals but i really just want to wish everyone all the very best, have a wonderful chrissi.:grouphug:
Possums :hug: sweetie if there is no pain and its not bright red maybe a breakthrough bleed
Scooby Rest Up sweetie
Only 1 more sleep till Santa
TL, NIxon, Possums, Hey girls, Thanks so much for the advice. I P'dOAS a few times to find out i was pg to start with...and Dr wouldn't give me a BT. Don't have as many choices not on IVF...which i am cool with now...not at the time though. Yesterday i POAS again to reassure myself. Nic, you were right it made a huge difference for me. I am fine now...just had a little freak out for a sec. Ha
I am so sorry i don't have time for personals today. Love to all.
HM xx
Hi everyone,
Just wanted to come in and wish you all a really lovely Christmas with family and friends and a wonderful New Year, and with your beautiful pregnancies! Would love to post to individuals, but please know I am reading the thread and thinking of you all often!
I hope this is a special time for you all, and that you are relaxed and feeling well.
We are all well, settling in at home, and Miss Emily is a joyous, amazing bundle of life.
Big Christmassy hugs,
Miss C and Emily :grouphug:
hope everyone has a fantastic Christmas with their bumps (and bub's!) - and that those of us unfortunate to still be visited by the MS fairy have a relatively pain free day!
Merry christmas everyone
how lucky are we to have the best gift of all growing inside of us:D
have a great day
i am ready to go back to bed now lol been up since 5am with my MS
take care
M2C I agree it is amazing!
Merry Christmas eveyone :hug:
Merry Christmas everyone! :D
Morning all -
I hope that everyone is doing well and that Santa was kind to us all...esp as we all have had to be good girls and stay away from the yummy food and wine :wall:
Possums - hope that the spotting has stopped and all is ok.
Miss C - sounds like you are settling into family life quickly - congrats!
Scooby - hope that you find a way to drop the GDT and BP. maybe some xmas relaxing will help do the trick!
Nicole S - you have scared me with the fruit - I live on fruit esp over summer - why do you have to cut it back???? Glad that your OB appointment went well and cant wait to hear about the 19 week scan.
On tra_k - glad that all is back to normal and you can look forward to a new cycle soon - good luck and wishing that one of those frosties is a sticky one!
HM - whatever get you through! glad that you are feeling a little more relaxed - gosh our minds can play tricks on us some times.
To everyone that I've missed - hope that all is well and that you are enjoying this festive season with bubs on board!
AFM - DH and I had xmas together yesterday - no family - lovely! We spent the day finishing off my bird avaries and moving them all in - all 100 of them! (their xmas present 12 months in the making), and then DH cooked a great xmas dinner. So nice to relax. Starting researching baby stuff, and caught DH looking up baby names on the web!
Merry xmas to all!
FG
Hey farmgirl, so glad you had a nice Xmas hun with just you Dh and Little Tex. Hope you get a few more days like that. Bless you Dh for being sneaky and looking up names. So so cute.
Love HM xoxo
farmgirl- glad you had a lovely xmas
hippymum- hope you are feeling OK now and had a lovely xmas
afm- doing OK....am currently on the computer at 3am though as I can't sleep :redface:....a bit worried about the brown spotting ..but it appears to be stopping...hardly anything yesterday (only when I wipe really...sorry if TMI)....I guess Monday's BT will at least give me an indication is HCG levels are on track rising as they should be....
Possums...thanks hun, I am well, just a little tired really but all is good.
I am so thrilled you are doing so well. I hope the brown spotting is nothing to worry about...you are a trooper and you'll get through this. Rest up hun and hope you had a great christmas.
Loe HM xoxo
Oh Possums :hug: sweetie the brown blood is worring sweet but as long as it is brown it is more than a few days old and needs to come out. I know it is easy for others to say and until you see bubba you will not be sure :hug:
FG: Glad you had a great Christmas :hug:
hi girls - thank you all so much for your warm welcomes. I never thought anything could be more stressful than IVF / TWW waiting...but I've been proven wrong. I'm tearing my hair out with worry - and I have just hit the 5 week mark today.
Possums - I was so glad to see your post. I'm also having a bit of brown discharge (sorry TMI from me too!). I'm finding it is still more "normal" coloured than brown, but there's definitely brown in it - which is freaking me out. It is just like what I get before AF...praying everything is ok in there. I'm actually going to get another BT to ask them to check my HCG levels again (paranoid I know...).
Tigger - thanks for your assurances. That certainly sounds right and am hoping that's the case for me too.
I'd welcome anyone elses thoughts on spotting / discharge at this early stage in pregnancy.
Mels xx
Hi Everyone -
Merry Christmas, I hope everyone had a enjoyable day!!
So many personals to catch up on....
Miss_C - congratulations on Emily, what a beautiful name
Possums and Mel - I had brown spotting on and off from about 5 weeks to 8 weeks. I had a BT done at 5 weeks as I was very freaked out and it was all normal. My nurses and FS and then OB all told me the same thing, if it is brown and not heavy, it is probably okay. They said to call them if it was red and 'active' meaning that it was greater than a 50c piece and come out not just when you wipe (sorry for TMI). I never had anything apart from from some brownish to pinkish and never active. One the 6 week scan it showed a blood vessel that had gotten to big and they think that was the source. I know how nerve wracking it can be - I felt much better after calling my clinic and having the levels checked again.
HM , TL, Nixon, BG, Farmgirl, Janie - great to hear you are all doing so well.
M2C and Dusty - hope you are well and bubs are hanging on tight.
Bel, Kahlan - haven't seen you post in a while, hope that you are both healthy and happy.
Belly rubs to all the wonderful ladies who I missed !!
AFM - have announced our news to everyone and am feeling a bit shell shocked by it all ! MS has been on / off in the last few days so hoping that means it is starting to slow down.
Question for you lovely ladies- when do you start to show? I guess with MS going away, 'showing' is the next major PG symptom to watch out for - did you just wake up one morning and be able to tell that you had 'popped'?
Wishing everyone an enjoyable and relaxing Sunday,
Take care,
LNB
TL- thanks for the reassurances
mel- I have been tearing my hair out with worry too!!! When I had my ectopic I had brown spotting (although further along than this and I did start to get pain), therefore it brings back scary memories for me... even though I have read many sites which say brown spotting is usually OK... so I just hope that's the case for you and me...a bit of harmless spotting early on :pray:
LNB- thanks for sharing your story..it is comforting to know that brown spotting can be ok
I am just really really scared about having another ectopic.
BT monday...hoping this time my HCG levels are rising properly ...this pregnancy business is stressful! :doh:
Like Mel, i welcome all feedback on spotting early on...
Bel- hope you are doing OK my friend...
everyone else...belly rubs
Mel, I have also posted here:
https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...ml#post1575973
LNB, I noticed at around 19w I was finally looking pregnant and again this week at 24w I feel like I have popped out again. Feeling huge right now! :redface::
At 15 weeks there was a bump there but more obvious by 19 weeks LNB but at 12 weeks pants were getting a bit tight but I had overflow swelling from IVF Stims
LNB - hiya! great to see you in this thread (I feel like I've graduated!) Thanks also for your thoughts on the spotting.
Possums - thanks so much. I had a look at that other thread and it was v useful.
Well today I went to get BT results for blood group - turns out I'm a negative blood group. So because of that, and the slight spotting, GP told me to go to the hospital for an "anti-D" injection. Anyway, the hospital also checked out the d/chge and confirmed it was nothing to worry about. They also did another HCG check and levels were over 5100 (yay!). Anyway, I've chilled out now...Possums - sounds absolutely like a bit of brown is ok at this stage. Good luck with your BT on Monday.
TL and Megan - I'll be very much looking forward to "showing" ...in about another 10 weeks!
Enjoy your weekends ladies,
xx
Mel- great news for you! yay!
Hey girls...
I am no expert other than for being pg and doing my own research..so i hope this helps.
Showing- Apparently the general guideline is around 17 weeks..give or take a couple as everyone is different. Although i must say i am at 12 weeks now and when i get bloated...I GET BLOATED, i can definitely tell there is more mass there. I can't wait to show either...but trying not to rush myself. A friend of mine was at 15weeks like TL.
Spotting etc- I will quote an earlier post of mine about a show i saw here in the UK...(Let me find it) "Oh just remember...saw this show on BBC1 the other night that was so so interesting. Did you know that human mammals have the most intrusive, destructive, and parasitic placentas in the animal kingdom. It is just incredible what that placenta will do for a good food source and life line for our babies. The show was about the 'war' that the mothers body and growing baby will go through to each survive the process of pregnancy and birth. I don't like the word war but it is how they explained it. That placenta eats into the side of your womb with vengeance and destruction to get what it needs and to the extent that it likes to be swimming in rich blood. So it will damage the wall to get a good pool of blood to sit in and grow with." It will go to all lengths to get a good food source so it is no wonder that a lot of woman experience bleeding of all different colours and sorts. Sometimes the 'pool' of blood can be released straight away and sometimes after a period of time...or not at all and is just absorbed over time. This is different to implantation. The placenta grows after implantation. It is no wonder so many woman experience a stressful time around this time. Learn as much as you can about what you body is going through and there may be some comfort there. I use a website from an organisation called The endowment for human development. It is great with little videos of what is happening when.
All ladies, hope you are doing well.
AFM...Christmas knocked me off my feet and yesterday i found myself, headached and resting all day. Boy i have noticed that in Pg i get a little written off sometimes. Today i will try and potter around to clean up a bit. Even though MS was pretty much gone...i got hit a bit with it last night, i think maybe cause i was tired. Feeling better today but a little fragile still. Time for some scrambles and mushrooms.
Love and Rubs to all.
Jo and Daniel xoxo
Hi Hippy Mum - thanks so much for your interesting post. That really makes a lot of sense. I'll also check out that website - so thanks again. Hope you've bounced back after a big Xmas day (I've not yet been visited by MS, but I get the feeling it may not be far away...!)
Mels x
HM- Thanks for that info ...hope you have regained some energy
afm- just had BT...now the nervous wait begins...so much nervous waiting!
Possums :crossfingers: for BT today sweetie :hug:
Me have streached a muscle or I am streaching the latter is more probable anyhow the rest of the sorting out will be left to Daddy and the house cleaner. Mummy cannot do anymore!
I also am off to pick up a cool Mossie Net for the Nursery today :cheer:
Possums - I have everything crossed for you honey. I know this is a stressful time for you. You will get a chance to relax and enjoy this pregnancy soon - I just know it!
Mels - great to hear your levels are rising so well.
To everyone else - I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. I will catch up with personals in the next few days, but there are just so many to catch up on!
AFM - well I am 27 weeks today! I think that means I am now in the 3rd trimester! WOW can't quite believe it. Anyhow, apart from that I managed to catch a cold just in time for Christmas day, so not feeling the best at the moment, but bubs is fine and has been extremely active over the past few days. Back at work today (bummer!) but at least it is quiet. Looking forward to my 28 week check up on Monday next week, although not looking forward to the GTT! Start on fortnightly appointments with OB from next week also - really looking forward to seeing bubs more often.
TL - just realised you are now under 100 days to go! Congratulations honey!
Janie xxx
Possum, fingers and toes crossed for you today :crossfingers:
Janie, Wow 27 weeks :confetti:
Hope you feel better soon and your yucky cold goes away.
TL, only 14 more weeks for you....have fun shopping today :dance:
AFM, nothing new spending a few days resting at home and not much else as we will be at friends for New Years Eve so I thought June Bug and I needed some time out.
Belly looks/feels a bit smaller than last week but am sure everything is fine and don't won't to stress myself over nothing.
I really do :pray: that I can feel this little one move soon just for some reassurance.
:bellyrubs: :bellyrubs: :bellyrubs: to all
Hi everyone .. hope you all had wonderful Xmas's!
I havent been in here for ages and have tried to catch up on the goss!
Firstly big congrats Possum ... so glad you have been blessed with a natural pg after everything you have been through. I can understand why you are so stressed, anxious and cautious. You have had to endure ectopic and m/c so that is tough. I was stressed/anxious b/c of m/c so totally understand. GL for BT today, am sure all will be well! Will be thinking of you.
Congrats and welcome Mels77!
Nic glad u are resting, am sure all is fine ... I cant wait to feel movement as well! I feel like my tum is really popping, but i guess I have 2 in there. Dont fit into anything anymore, have to wear belly band with my pants.
HM - know what you mean re. fragile state. Amazing how things just really knock you around so much more in pg. I have my off days and days where I actually feel good. Thankfully vomiting has eased off am not at it every day. And nausea not so constant!
Just wondering if anyone knows, I keep reading its best to lay and sleep on left side ... why is that so? I have noticed though that most of my stretching and tickles happen on the left hand side - dont know if that is related? Just curious.
AFM - back at work, working through unfortunately but relatively quiet so taking advantage of BB (even though could be doing work - have a list long, but cant be bothered!) Xmas was great and had a wedding last night and if the wedding was a week or more later I bet I wouldnt fit into the outfit I wore! Thankfully the skirt was high waisted and I just managed to zip it up!
Anyway :bellyrubs: to you all!
Mon :)
Hi Mon,
It is to do with blood supply to your uterus. After about 20 weeks, lying on your back can cause restrictions to one of the main veins/arteries (because of the weight of the uterus). So you are encouraged to lie on your side. Either side is fine, but the left is the best due to the way the blood flows.
Hope that helps!
Janie xxx
Mon, I noticed as well that I can a lot of movement when I lay on my left side. Must be bubs position I guess. I have been told it's ok to lay on either side. For some reason I am actually more comfortable on my right side.
I find bubs likes to switch sides I do get more movement on the left but she seems to like her time on the right side too :P
Firstly a big hello to Janie, Nicole and Mon...
Janie- can't believe how far along you are! I remember being in a TWW with you like it was yesterday
afm- just got BT results and HCG is now 1940!! at 19dpo ( i estimate) one week ago it was 67...so it has more than doubled every 48 hours and we are thrilled :clap:... I didn't think it went up quicker than that, but i guess those doubling times are just a guide.
BG- i noticed you said doubling every 24-72 hours as an estimate?
progesterone today is 107.... it was 160 last week, but my nurse said anything over 30 is great.
Does anyone know much about progesterone levels and if they fluctuate much??
anyway, they aren't 100% ruling out that there is a chance I could have an ectopic pregnancy, but so far things are right on track and looking good. now I need to try and chill out, at least a little bit :redface: