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Good for you sweets - I did mine @ 16 weeks over a 3 week period - most people don't go til later on, but I reckon it has really helped me with getting my head in the right place for the birth and just the prenancy in general.
I'm actually looking forward to the birth and seeing what my body is capable of (weird I know). I'm looking forward to feeling all of it and I think it will really give me a lot of confidence in motherhood.
Possums - are you still doign the scan tomorrow? I can't remember.
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Bel- woohoo 17 weeks, I can't believe it..you have come so far and through so much already...:hug:
Nixon- yep scan tomorrow, I just left the plans as they were in the end :rolleyes:
TL- hope that tiredness doesnt drag you down too much and you have plenty of time to rest
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Good luck for tomorrow. I've got a good feeling about this one, matey. I'll be waiting to hear your updates tomorrow.
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Good luck with the scan Possums :)
Hey Ladies can I ask your advice I am about to start selling my Jewellery again with more of a foucus on fertlity and well being stones and combinations my question is do I go through Ebay or Another Online Store let me know your thoughts please :)
https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...ml#post1618977
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TL- sorry I dont have an answer to your question...but i wanted to say your jewellery sounds really interesting and like the sort of thing I would buy...I wear a lot of crystals
Nixon- you know, I have a good feeling about this one too, deep down, I really do...and this little one had to overcome hurdles just to get into my uterus in the first place!..I am just scared to trust myself after getting so let down last time...I need to let go that fear somehow and just embrace this...I am working on it!
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hi girls - so sorry I've been MIA for a while...but have been keeping up to date with everyone's news. Some exciting stories in here :D
AFM, all's well...like many I'm struggling with the wait to the 12 week scan (which is apparently my next one). By that time it will have been 5 weeks between scans which feels like a torturous eternity! I'm trying not to give in to my anxiety and just wait it out, but it is going to be hard.
My symptoms are continuing (including a delightful new development...excess hair!) so I'm just taking it all as a good sign.
Bye for now
Mels xx
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I know how you girls feel that 5 weeks is almost the longest of your life! Sweeties hang in there nice and strong and keep your chins up no one remebers to tell you that this pregnancy thing is full of more waits after the TWW
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Hi lovely ladies
Thank you so much for your replies and thoughts. You girls really are the best! :grouphug:
Well not surprisingly I had the worst night's sleep last night... I tossed and turned but tried to be very quiet as DF had to get up at 5 this morning to catch a plane but in the end he woke up and I ended up in his arms crying. Bl00dy pg hormones! Anyway, I kept going through yesterday's events at the OB and while DF thinks we should stay with the current OB I am thinking that I might look at finding another one, one who will actually be in town on our EDD would be nice! But I need to think it over and talk to my DF a bit more which will be the weekend now as he is out of town until late Fri night.
I have decided to keep the scan appt for tomorrow afternoon. If the worst has happened, and I don't feel in my heart that it has, then not having the scan will not change the outcome. Plus if all is good, it will be another chance to have a peek at our little Gizmo bub!
And today was my first day back at work and I couldn't stop eating. Luckily half the office is away on leave or travelling for work so I don't think anyone noticed. My boss wanted to talk about planning work for the next 6 months and I though, uh oh, I am going to have to tell him before I wanted to about the pg, but luckily none of my projects will be an issue around July/August so I kept my mouth closed. We want to wait until 1st tri is over before we start making official announcements.
Time for some personals...
Scooby and Numa - belated congratulations for your beautiful babies! Hope you're back at home soon and settling in to your new lives!
Bel - 17wks already - that is amazing! Hope your bladder issue sorts itself out and you don't have to see the OB.
Possums - good luck for your scan tomorrow. I am sure everything will be perfect :pray:
TL - personnally I think people can be very cautious of e-bay, so if it's not too costly, I think another on-line store would be better. While I have bought from e-bay in the past, I do tend to only use e-bay as a last resort. Hope that helps. And your jewellery sounds very interesting... do you have any photos?
Nic - you are so organised having done your birth classes so early... while we were on holidays we caught up with a friend who is 23wks pg. She gave me a copy of a CD called the Orgasmic Birth. I haven't been brave enough to watch it yet. Have you heard of it?
Rara - hope the bleeding continues to stay settled down. Good luck with your bt result. And your scan results sound perfect hun.
Devon - any day now! Hope all goes well for you :pray:
LNB - tugs and flutters sound very exciting, much more than the AF like pains that I put down to bub/placenta growing. I can't wait!
Kahlan - *touch wood* I have managed to avoid the colds that been around me these last few weeks. Hope you are resting up and feeling much better very soon.
:hello: to BG, Miss C, Megan, FG, Mels, and to everyone else.
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hi ladies
i stopped spotting for 2 days now its started again, no pain though, i just wish it would stop, it is still light pink, GP was very reluctant to give any P4 supplements as its at 25 which is only slightly low it still worries me though! also he said there is no need for a scan until 12 weeks!!! im so stressed, i have another BT on monday when i will be 7 weeks to see what levels are doing, i really hope some miracle will happen but am expecting the worst. sorry for the slefish post, i just would like some proof that i can actually make a baby with my DF
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Chez - the long weekend should result in some photos think I may use an ebay and other online store link
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Evening ladies
Possums- I have to admit i have a good feeling about this little one too so goodluck for tomorrow!
Numa and Scooby- Cant believe your bundles are here already, Enjoy the experience of motherhood.
TL- Goodluck with your jewllery one of my girlfriends gave me special stones to carry after i had my transfer...i dont know if they helped but they definately didnt hurt!
Devon- Not long to go now until you meet your little man!
Bel- I really cant believe you are 17 weeks already, how time has flown!
Nixon- Im so relieved your little one is ok it gave me such a scare to hear your news. belly rubs!
To everyone else ive missed (sorry my brain is a sieve!) belly tickles.
AFM- Well our little Jacob is busy most of the day kicking mummy but at least he has slowed down on making her vomit. My back is quite sore and i have good and bad days just have to try to make it to 32 weeks at work, 8 weeks to go!
Take Care
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Chez - I have seen a brief video of orgasmic birth - it was shown during the Calm Birth class. Hhmmm, what can ya say - it's a woman having an orgasm while giving birth. Personally, I couldn't imagine those 2 things being forever linked in my memories...'how was the birth?'...'Oh, I Orgasm'd my way through it'. BUT - each to their own. Good luck with the scan - I'm sure it's going to be fine and down to the incompetence of the OB's staff. You could shrug off that kind of service if you were at McDonald's and they couldn't find you a big mac - but an OB's practice - PLEASE. I'd be looking for another OB. The main reason we went with an OB was so that if anything happens to not to go to plan a the birth (touchwood) the person helping me will be someone I know. Apart from that they don't really do that much - my appointments last 10-15 minutes every 4 weeks where he weighs me and does an U/S. I used to get weighed at jenny craig every week and that was for free :-) Do what you need to do to feel better - you can always go and meet another OB without cancelling your current one and then decide. No offence to DF, but you are the one who has to be ok with the OB, how you feel about your pregnancy and the treatment you want to receive. DF will end up being the one who cops it if you are not happy - just ask my DH....
Bee - Glad to hear J has been moving around a lot. My little terra hasn't stopped since my Acp. session on Wednesday. I think it was a case of the more I stress the less the baby wanted to move which made me more stressed ....vicious circle much?
Mels - Yep - Hairy Gorilla Belly....looks great in a Bikini. You should try it :-)
Possums - again, good luck for today.
Scooby, Janie71, TiggerLinda, Queenh, Megan, Briggsy's Girl, Luckystrike, Nicole S, Mon
Bee, LNB, HippyMum, Kahlan,Alloy, Farmgirl77, Kaydee78, Mel77, Possums, Rara,21andTTC#1, Jen34, Bell......
Belly Rubs girls and if I don't speak to you again before have a great long weekend. We're headed to Canberra for a christening. It will be nice to catch up with mum and dad and the rest of my family - I just hope it's not too hot.
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Just a very quick GL for Possums for your scan today... will be thinking of you and :pray: for little Hope.
Janie xxx
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:goodluck: today possums waiting here with you
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thinking of you today Possums! good luck
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Mel- hang in there...glad all your symptoms are happening and hopefully, we will eventually be past the first 12 weeks!
Chez- good luck with the scan...I would definately have kept that appt! Sorry for the big stuff up you had to go through with them...looking around for another OB might be a good idea
21- hope things are OK...you should be able to have an early 8 wk scan...most people here have
Bee- glad you dont feel too sick, and glad Jacob is nice and active!
Nixon, TL, Janie, BG and everyone else thanks so much for your encouragement and well wishes. ...I have good news from today's scan...measured 8 weeks 1 day, which was spot on and the heart rate was strong 169BPM...so all is great so far!! Yay...this is the furthest along we've got and seen a heartbeat...so a milestone! My midwife (former IVF nurse) was so lovely today...she told me to go see my OB next week (he's in another practice) and that if he didnt think it was necessary for me to have another scan until 12 weeks, then to callher and they'd just let me pop in at 10 weeks, unofficially, to have another look! She understands my anxiety and was very good. Go little baby Hope...you keep giving us more and more hope each week. :loveshower:
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Woo Hoo Possum, great news and just in time to make the long weekend :dance:
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:leap: Possums that is the best news go for the 10 week scan hun my OB is never shy of the scans and Miss C wanted an extra at 11 weeks as you know :lol:
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Nicole and TL thanks....and TL yes, Miss C kept you on your toes!:lol:
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Fabulous news Possum! Little Hope is going strong which is just wonderful. I would go for the 10 week scan also just to help with any anxiety.
Hooray!
Janie xxx
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Wonderful news Possums!! Very happy for you. I also had a quick reassurance ultrasound at 10 weeks, helped fill that big gap between 8 weeks and the 12 week scan.
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Possums - Fantastic!!!! There is a different vibe around this wee one. What a relief. Enjoy the long weekend - you deserve it.
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Hi All,
Not meant to be on the computer..I am the head supervisor of my mum and sister's house move today. All I am missing is the hard hat! Have been ordering them around for 10 days!!
Have posted in my blog what happened at the OB. Basically I am measuring 22 weeks cause I am blessed with 2 little ones. Normalyy at 22 weeks the babies would be a lot higher, but cause I'm only at 17 weeks, the extra weight is pushing directly on my bladder and bowel. If I'm confusing you here, check out the blog!!
Possums- Am so thrilled for you. I just know little Hope is your forever baby. This little one has been a miracle from the start. Big hugs to you xxx
Got to run sorry (well not run..waddle!)
Thinking of you all and will catch up0 with personals when things here are organised.
Hugs to you all
Bel
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Possums - great news!
Bel - sounds uncomfy - but also sounds like things are progressing beautifully for you!
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Fantastic news Possums!! :D
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thanks so much everyone, your support advice and encouragement is helping me along the way :grouphug:
Bel- hope the move goes well! will check out your blog...thinking of you
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Hi all,
Just got little bit of time to check in and catch up on all the news - wow lots of it too!
:happyforyou:Congrats Numa and Scooby on your new little ones!
Bel - glad that you know what is going on and that all is well - it is just your two growing lots!
Possums :) that you saw your little ones heart beat, and congrats on making it past this milestone - now onewards to a beautiful pg and baby!
21 - push for the progesterone if you have any doubts. I had to fill a script yesterday for some and was told that I might have to find a compounding pharmacy if I need more as the supplier (only one in Aust!) did not meet quality control on the last batch and they had to be ditched (not sure how much of that is true though) - so maybe progeterone injections could be an option. No
I know that I've missed lots of others - sorry - but hope that eveyone and their bubs is doing well.
AFM - not much to report. Had bt for downs this morning and next scan in on the 9th Feb. Just want to get to that point so we can start telling people! One person has already guessed as I had a 'baby bump' - was happy for 10mins till I realised that I prob should not have one yet - as much as I try not to worry, I just know that my weight is going to be an issue for me mentally over the next few months - i hate the feeling of stuff not fitting, plus have the guilts as stress and work mean I'm eating crap and not exercising - and then I just feel myself going into this spiral of guilt...none of which helps anything!
Anyway - hope everyone enjoys the long weekend.
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if you're needing the progesterone pessaries FG - there is a pharmacy in clayton (priceline i think) that does them there - they work out to less then $3 each, and if you fax script (then post it) they have it filled same day (cc) payment and send them express post...
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Selfish post ladies so sorry in advance.....
Silly Question time ladies as I am sure I already know the answer....
Yesterday June Bug was moving around allot starts normally around mid morning till around 6ish.
Today I think I have only really felt bubs once or twice is this normal??
I know that this happened to you earlier this week Nic.
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FG - I used a Compounding pharmacy in Melbourne (they were cheaper than going through the hospitals pharmacy) and I just did the same as BG - faxed my script to them and then told them how many I wanted. They would express post to me and I would receive the next day. If I needed more I would just call and they would again send the next day.
Janie xxx
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the middies at the hospital said 10 movements in 24 hours - babies have decent sleep cycles even now.
if you're worried try to have a cold drink (like icy cold) - might get bubs going. if not, try something sweet - some people swear by a glass of cold coke! i find icy water or icecream usually works. if you don't get much movement in the next few hours even trying this, call your middies, mention your concerns, and get them to monitor bub
if you can, lay on your back and just rest while giving bub a chance to move - i find that is the most responsive for her - when i'm moving, she is lulled back to sleep kwim?
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Sounds almost exactly like what I experienced.
Things you can try if you are worried.....
Lay quietly on your left side after one of the following:
1. Big glass of OJ or Lemonade - sugar boost to get bubs wriggling.
2. Big glass ICE cold water.
The midwife also told me that the baby can have up to a 90 minute sleep cycle and if you are busy or stressed you might miss when the movement occurs (I know it seems unlikely) but I can understand it - I was very distracted this week and I think bubs and I kept missing each other. When I was waiting for movement bubs was asleep then when bubs was awake I was busy/distracted.
Best thing I could recommend I spend some quiet time lying down and try a breathing technique that I leant at Calm Birth - through the nose only - breathe in for a count of 4 then breathe out for a count of 6. Seems simple, but it is a yogic breathing techniue that is used to induce calm through the body.
If you are still worried - ring your birthing suite/center and ask if you can come in and get them to put the heart monitor on. Not sure what hospital you are with but North Shore Private treated me really well.
Like DH said to me - there is a baby growing inside you and you don't know what to expect. It is ok to be worried and contact your Dr's/OB - that's what they are there for. Better tolook like a worry wart than something bad happen that could have been prevented.
Let me know how you get on with the relaxation. It's a good one, cause even if you are at work you can close your eyes and use the technique (give it 5 or 10 minutes) and it will have a simlar effect (not as good as lying down mind you). Gets a really good burst of oxygen to bubs too.
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Nic Miss C went quite for a day or so just to catch up on her development I think. Left side and OJ does the trick usually for me hun :hug:
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Nicole, I've have many days where I have felt maybe one or two movements all day and then he'll go crazy for a few days. That happened to me alot at around the stage you're at now. Like BG said, try an icy cold drink and laying in a position where you would normally feel movement. For me, it was laying on my left side. If nothing comes from that and you are still concerned, I would definitely call the midwives.
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i had a day like this three days ago - and was really worried - DH got me to lay down so HE could find gremlins heartbeat to put my mind at ease. after we'd found it, she kept being quiet for the rest of that day, and yet the past 2.5 days she hasn't stopped!
i was very close to calling the middies for monitoring - had told DH if she didn't move in an hour, i was ringing - after he poked and prodded with the doppler, she started to wiggle enough for us to know she was ok...
now, a movement q for the ladies who've been through this phase - how do you know if baby has hiccups? the last couple of days it's felt like my tummy i jumping regularly - happens every 10-30 seconds for a few minutes, then goes quiet. it's like my whole uterus is jumping up and down - is this hiccups?
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Yup - bubs can get hiccups. Enjoy the comedy of it all.....
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my mum found it hilarious yesterday cos it was literally making me jump the first few times - it comes outta nowhere!
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birth.com.au....
"Some unborn babies hiccough (or 'hiccup') quite frequently when growing inside their mother's womb and are in fact capable of doing so from as early as about 12 weeks of the pregnancy. This is very normal (but does not happen with all babies) and is generally caused by the sudden, irregular contractions of their immature diaphragm (the muscle that supports their lungs). Many newborn babies continue to hiccough after birth.
You may sense your baby hiccoughing by your belly having small rhythmic 'jumps' every 10 to 20 seconds or so, for several minutes up to an hour or so. A very strange sensation! "
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wow , it's so interesting reading this discussion...can't wait until I can feel Hope move...in fact there are many things I am looking forward to
Nicole- hope you feel little June Bug soon
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sometimes I think it's hiccups and other times I don't know. I had it happen this morning, but it was low down. Previously when it's happened, it's been up around by belly button. I wonder if bub has turned? that's a scary thought. It's becoming very real now.
