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Hi all my amazing friends,
I've been MIA again and apologize. Have had a terribly hard week and have just posted in my blog what is going on.
I had been reading every day and I'll be back here more regularly now.
Hope everyone is traveling well. Thinking of you all always.
Hugs Bel
xxx
Hey ladies, I have been lurking but mainly blogging ATM.
My much loved Staff was bitten by a tick on Sunday and has been at the vet since then so have been busy worrying about her.
Hope you are all well and sending you all lots of :bellyrubs: :bellyrubs:
Will try and catch up in the next few days on how you are all doing :hug:
Hi girls
I had my first scan on Tuesday and it went well. Strong heartbeat!!! Very excited, but so tired I can hardly write.
Hope you are all well :D
Nep
Hey Girls,
Quick question - has anyone else experiences tiny red spots appearing on face arms or chest? Maybe with tiny viens radiating from the spot? It's like a tiny bright red pin ***** (not raised) and I am getting them on my arms chest and face. I'm going to ask OB tomorrow, but was just wondering if I was the only one. I'm thinking they might be spider angiomas (the web is a wonderful thing).
Any-hoo. Hope all is well with everyone - It's been pretty quiet in here lately.
M-wha and take care
x
Yay Neptune on your scan, I'm counting down until mine and can't wait.
Nicole S: Your poor puppy, I hope that you have a good vet and that your puppy gets better fast.
Everyone else: :hello: hope you have all had a good week so far.
AFM: Well I think things on the m/s side might be starting to kick in.... already.... Last night at work I started feeling really sick but instead on vomiting (which I just don't do) I had a bad case of diarreah (sorry if TMI). I went on for about 40 mins off and on and when I got home still was feeling really blah and I've got up this morning not being sick but feeling like I have a really bad hangover. I made myself have something to eat, but still not feeling any better so will be interesting to see how the day goes.
Has anyone else suffered from an upset tummy as well during the early weeks. I've read so many contradicting blogs about it being normal as everyone reacts differently to the hormones, or that it has nothing to do with being pg but must be something else. So I'm confused, but so long as I keep up my fluids and have no spotting I don't think it is too much to worry about.
yay on the scan Neptune - that first one is always so tense going in and so exciting when you see the heartbeat for the first time!
Kelly - i got MS from 3.5weeks, so the nausea kicked in, and is still here now - got really really bad at 6weeks til about 15 weeks (couldnt' function at all - at least now i can manage a little bit of life!). every pregnancy i've had, i've had the upset tummy the way you did first - nausea, but not being sick - just suffering heaps at the other end! i found taking elevit eased it a bit cos of the iron, but it was still there for a week or three - in fact it was one of the things that confirmed for me i was pg before i got a positive test... i know i'm not the only person to have gone through that either...
Bel, I have just read your blog. I can't imagine how scary that must have been, and still is for you. I'll be thinking of you and your babies. Please keep us updated when you can. :hug:
ditto - read last night and i was at a loss for words:
hang in there hun - and you tell them bubba's we ain't ready for them yet!
hi ladies im back again after a few days, so busy in here its great! well im still sick as a dog and i cant get in to see my wonderful gp for another week so im going to wait it out and hopefully after the 12 weeks it might settle. ive been staying with my mum as i need some company and was going a bit insane! ive actualy felt really detatched to my DF havent DTD with him in weeks and dont really kiss coz it makes me want to vomit! (m/s) i just feel when he hugs me its invading my space and makes me feel nauseus! anyone experience this, he understands but i just feel bad! sorry for the ME post today just a quick one! to all the vomiting, diarrerring, spotting, cramping ladies i hope it all eases soon!
neptune - congrats - great result!
bel - my god, i have goosebumps all over. i'll be praying hard for you and your twins that they don't come any time soon. just stay rested and look after yourself the best you can. (and good on you for not just taking the "panadol" option and staying at home - I'm glad you had the strength of mind to know your body and get to hospital).
xx
Bel, I just read your blog too. My thoughts and wishes are with you. You're in the best place you can be, with experts only a button press away. I can imagine this is one of the hardest things you've ever been through. We're all thinking of you.
Lots of love and hugs.
Thanks for all our beautiful thoughts, words and prayers my friends.
22 weeks today and the countdown is definately on... My 1st milestone now is 25 weeks. I know we'll get there, just have to stay strong.
Chat soon
Hugs bel and babies
xxx
:bluecheer::cheer::bluecheer: hi girls just popping in to cheer BEL on to 25 weeks ...hang in there hun
Bel :hug:
Kelly my MS was more nausea and a rush to the bathroom thing
AFM: Work finished me up yesterday revlived but the pay would have been nice :lol: DH and I went to the movies today and held hands and just enjoyed each other before the new work on the business and Charlotte begins it was so lovely :dance:
Bel - just read your blog. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong.
LNB
Nic- I've got the spots too. All over my upper right arm. The nurse told me that apparently when you are pregnant your blood vessels are more open or something like that. Looks kind of like a hickey!!
TL- Hope you are enjoying your home time..geez you must be getting excited now1
AFM- Am allowed to take the 5 steps to the toilet now..am scared to get out of bed now but excited to be making progress. Babies are having their own little party in my tummy!!
Just want to send some special love and thoughts to HM. Can't begin to even imagine your pain. Am so so sorry my friend xxx
Hugs Bel
xxxx
Bel- Thinking of you and your beautiful twins :hug: :pray: that everything goes okay
AFM: another scan to hopefully reasurre me :pray: this afternoon. 9 weeks today
Bel - thinking of you. I know this is hard but staying calm and relax is the best thing you can do for your twins at present.
BM - good luck with your scan.
TL - wow. Hope you enjoy your time at home preparing for your baby's arrival. Not long now.
Belly rubs to all.
AFM, Feeling wonderful. Very pre-pg sort of feeling and full of life with the exception of an enormous bump. Have gained 7 kgs in total so far and am very happy, though have been eating lots of sweet lately....can't seem to stop. Been feeling baby move a lot more now.
Got a question, I have been getting up at 2 am and 5:30 am every morning for the past 2-3 weeks. Initially, I thought that might be related to my bladder wanting to release itself but now I wonder. My friend told me that the times when I wake to pee is actually the baby moving and they will be the times when the baby (after birth) would wake and demand feeding. What are your thoughts on this?
Thanks Girls I am enjoying my time at home have a moth infestation in the food cupboard to deal with today!!!!!!!!:rolleyes: If only DH would have cleaned it out and sprayed it when we saw the first ones:wall:
Anyhow that is nothing My Darling HM I am sorry for you news and will be here for you whenever you need me esp once you are here in Bris :hug:
Kahlan - i have very similar waking patterns at the moment - especially a 5am wake up EVERY morning - and a very playful bubba for at least an hour (usually significantly longer) - then i get peace til 9.30 - and it's becoming rather obvious that, for now at least, this is Gremlin's sleep/wake cycle. i don't know that anything like this would be definite for when the baby arrives, as there is still a long time between now and then, but it's definitely getting me in the habit of those wake up calls. i think if i slept til 6 or later in the morning without a loo trip and bubba playing, i'd be worried about her!
You are right BG. I am felt Ducky Jun moving quite a bit when I woke at 5:30 am in the last 3 days. Guess I have to get use to the wake up call too.
:hug::hug: sorry to intrude girls..
just wanted HM to know im thinking of her and daniel...hang in there hunny
Just a quick me post
I have been a nervous wreck for two days - wish I could just be more zen! Anyway just had scan and all is going beautifully - wonderful heart beat still and a quick measure showed 8 weeks 5 days give or take a couple of days so that is all good. Have my official 10 week visit next friday so only another week to wait. Hoping I can now relax and enjoy again - and praying spotting stays away cos that just really worries me every time. OMG - I am pregnant and going to have a beautiful baby in October - I don't want to wish the pregnancy away but honestly i can't wait
Hippymum - not sure if you're still reading this page, but I'm so, so sorry for you, I just read your blog. :hug: I don't really know what to say, I'm just devastated. :hug:
Babymiracles - congratulations, that is wonderful news.
Mels x x
Bel - Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you.
Hi Everyone
Just wanted to drop in a say hi.
Bel: I'm so glad you are in hospital and getting the best care for you and your little ones. Everyday is another day closer to them being strong little being for when they do come into the world. At least they seem to be happy in your tummy still.
AFM: Well I've hit the 6 weeks mark now and on time the m/s seems to have kicked in. Haven't been sick as yet but the nausea is here with a vengance. Grocery shopping today was a nightmare with all the smells at the supermarket, I couldn't get out quick enough. Also my sore BB's have increased from just being sore late in the day to now hurting all day, plus a very sore lower back. I'm also getting pretty much continuos cramping pains, they alternate from the right side, left side, around my cervix area. It is quite uncomfortable but no spotting or anything so am thinking it is my uterus stretching. I've heard that by the end of the 8th week your uterus is actually as big as it should be a 12 weeks, so make sense with the constant cramping pains.
We had visitors today who brought over there 11 week old baby, he is so sweet and they made the comment about how good I was with the baby. So hard not to blurt out the news, only my parents and a good friend knew about this cycle so wanting to keep it secret for as long as possible. Only 10 days til scan, I'm sure it will drag....
Kelly welcome to MS and the streaching feeling in early preg hun but if you are at all worried go to the docs
AFM: 30 days to go :cheer:
Hi All,
Bel - thinking of you and sending lots of positive sticky vibes your way.
TL - Hooray! Really on the home straight now!
KellyD - My MS kicked in around the same time. Just keep an eye on how you are feeling and make sure above all else that you keep your fluids up. My OB said that if you are not able to eat much, don't stress. Bubs will take all the nutrients that they need from you (which is partly why you feel so crap). But you need to make sure that you keep hydrated. I found icy poles were my best friend. Got a bit of a sugar boost from them at the same time.
Babymiracles - wonderful news about the scan. The first trimester is such a stressful time. I am sure that everything will be wonderful and soon you will be able to really relax and enjoy it.
HI Mels, Kahlan, BG, LNB and everyone else that I have missed.
AFM - well I am 36 weeks today, so really on the count down now - 4 weeks to go. Had my check up today (on weekly check ups now), and all is perfect. Had been worried about some swelling in my hands and feet, but my BP is perfect, so it is just normal preggie swelling. Baby is still in a great position, but they have not started engaging yet, so looks like bubs is not going to arrive early (which is great). Still feeling really good and on the count down to finishing at work now - only 9 work days left! Had my Strep B swab today, so hopefully all is okay with that. I guess we will know in the next few days.
Hope everyone is travelling well.
Janie xxx
Has anyone heard from Chez lately?
Chez - Hope everything is ok? I can't remember the last time I saw a post from you - probably me and my domestic blindess, but anyway. Hope all is well with you.
Morning All,
Just wanted to say hi and a big thankyou to everyone again for your friendship and kindness.
Janie and TL- You 2 must be SOOOOO excited now. I'm so thrilled for you both that your little ones will soon be safely on your arms. I remember both of you getting your BFP's and I was over the moon for you both then and am still now.
All my other friends...hi and big belly rubs to you all
Hugs Bel and babies
xxxx
Bel - I found out from Ob that those red spots I've got are called 'Spider Angioma'
Spider Angioma is a skin condition and a form of telangiectasis - a lesion produced by telangiectasia (a vascular lesion formed by the dilation of a group of small blood vessels) which may be present as a coarse or fine, red line, or as a punctum (point or small spot) with radiating limbs (spider). This is also called spider nevus.
It is characterized by a central and elevated red dot, about the size of a pinhead, from which small blood vessels radiate (looking like a spider), spider angiomas are often associated with high estrogen levels as occur in pregnancy or when the liver is diseased and unable to detoxify estrogens.
Nic, Hmmmmm, interesting. A friend of mine who is into alternative treatments told me it could be a liver thing too. Am looking at my arm now and trying to see a central dot but can't find one. I think mine is pg related too though as I haven't had it before and it's getting really obvious now.
Thanks for the info. Will check with my OB tomorrow too now.
Hugs Bel
Yep - liver issues and a few other things. I can only see the central red dot with a very slight red radiating around the spot - can't see the actual veins - they are too small.
More Info:
Small numbers of spider nevi are common in children and pregnant women. However, in large quantities, spider nevi may be a sign of an underlying disorder, such as advanced cirrhosis of the liver.
Lesions resembling multiple spider nevi (but without the "spider legs") may be a sign of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, a disorder of the blood vessels that causes bleeding and iron-deficiency anemia.
Most patients with hepatic cirrhosis develop many hepatic spiders that may become quite prominent. Many women develop lesions during pregnancy or while taking oral contraceptives. As spiders are asymptomatic (producing no symptoms) and usually resolve spontaneously in about six to nine months postpartum or after discontinuing oral contraceptives, treatment is generally not required.
Thanks Nic. Appreciate all the info and am glad to know I haven't got some weird thing happening to me
xx
hi ladies
not a big one from me today - either MS has come back to the same force it was back when i was around 8 or 9 weeks, or i've got a nasty stomach bug!
just wanted to pop in when Chez was mentioned. from memory, she is getting married very soon, so may be flying under the radar organising things for the wedding...
BG- Hope you're ok you poor thing. Have a rest up and drink lots of water. Thinking of you xxx
Hi everyone...
BG, hope your stomach bug has settled and you're feeling better.
Janie and TL, you girls are so close to the end! Must be exciting to know you'll have a little bub in your arms within a month!
Bel, are you still in hosp? I read your blog the other day but didn't have time to reply.. it must have been very scary. Every day is a step closer to your little ones being strong enough.
Kelly, hope MS doesn't hit you too hard. It is hard to keep your exciting news under your hat until you can tell everyone.. but the wait is worth it - by the time you start telling people, you've got a few months under your belt already!
Hi to all the other girls. I hope you're all well. :bellygrowing:
I had another ob appt yesterday to check on how things were going. The blood mass has reduced, not completely gone, but it's smaller than what it was and the babies are now much bigger than the blood so the ob is feeling more relaxed about it all and has put me back to monthly appts. Still no guarantees but feeling more relaxed than what I have in the last 3-4 weeks. Fingers crossed :crossfingers:
Have a great day girls!
Kaydee, happy to hear things are calming down for you. Going back to montly appts is a good sign. :)
BG, I'm with you by the look of it. I've had nausea back for about a week now. It's not constant like in the beginning but for a couple of hours after I have a meal I feel really dodgy. Have been getting lots of niggling cramps too.
Movements are getting to the uncomfortable stage now. Sometimes feels like an electric shock through my cervix when he head butts in that area! Not much fun! My belly moves constantly. I can just sit here and watch him roll around for ages. Sometimes still hard to believe we'll have a baby in about 6 weeks. I feel so unprepared!!
Hey Ladies, have been around more reading than posting but am glad to hear that everyone is going well although it seems that some MS is back of r some of us :wall:
AFM, 27 weeks tomorrow!! So it's the start of the third Trimester....seems like the second tri has flown past.
We saw OB last Friday and am now seeing him every two weeks. Doing the wonderful sugar test next Wednesday so I hope that goes well.
:bellyrubs: :bellyrubs: to call.
Good Luck Nicole - it's not as bad as I thought it was going to be. Kinda just tasted like cheap lemonade and you only have to drink 300ml. Hope it all goes well for you..