Panda - I hear you on the painful bowel motions! OUCH! The only time it's ever been worse was when I was all bloated and swollen with the OHSS. Wishing you all the best with your scan tomorrow, too. It really is amazing to see - even if it is only a tiny speck at this stage.
I finally found a really effective help for the morning sickness - sea bands! They've pretty much zapped it out of existance for now... and without having to load myself full of sugar! DH honestly didn't think they'd work, but was really surprised when I emerged from bed with a smile on my face rather than looking green and lurking near the bathroom while I nibble on a handful of gingernuts!
I've been reflecting on something my FS said yesterday... along the lines of yes, miscarriages do sometimes happen, but we've got you pregnant once, we can certainly do it again. Normally, I'd be really upset to be hearing something like that, but I've actually found it extremely encouraging to hear. Now when I sit back and think about what we went through with IVF - with all the bleeding, the not responding to all the different drugs, the OHSS... For someone who was shaping up to be a real problem patient, in the end getting pregnant was so amazingly simple and problem-free.
I really think it's strange that something that would have had me in tears and freaking out, is now a really encouraging thought.
Firstly, Jo - congratulations!!!! How exciting you know what you're having!! Now you can go shopping! Woo Hoo!! I think I'd be the same as you if they said girl - I'm certain we're having a boy. I'm very happy for you. It must have been wonderful to watch her kicking and moving around. I can't wait for mine - next Monday... not long!!
Sazzafrazz - congrats on making 12 weeks!! It's a HUGE milestone - I remember it well. I think I called just about every friend that actual day to tell them - I was so excited about being able to tell people! Enjoy it!!!
BW - I know what you mean about changing your mindset - it's hard. But it does happen, slowly. I still find it surreal to think that I'm pg. I haven't bought much at all - it just seems so unreal still. I'm sure once we have big bellies we'll feel differently - I think that has to make it more real. I'm so pleased for you that you got to see the heartbeat - it's incredible isn't it?? There's only about a 5% chance of miscarriage after seeing the heartbeat - I'm sure you'll be fine!!
Ltl Panda - hope you're feeling a little better.
Not much to report from here... I'm hoping this week goes quickly because my 19 week scan is Monday... very excited about that!! Looking forward to the baby moving and DH being able to feel it from the outside! I'm sure it will happen soon enough.
I hope I haven't missed anyone and I hope everyone has a great day!!
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How exciting you know what you're having!! Now you can go shopping! Woo Hoo!! I think I'd be the same as you if they said girl - I'm certain we're having a boy. I'm very happy for you. It must have been wonderful to watch her kicking and moving around. I can't wait for mine - next Monday... not long!!
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