Thanks Ladies for your lovely welcome. I still feel like until I see the scan and prove there is a little one (or a couple of little ones!!) I should stay in the LTTC forums, but I will try and be brave and stay here!
Paula thanks for your words on it maybe not being twins. It's not ideal for us to have twins given I am not very big and we have a 14 month old (she'll be 22 months by then), but I feel like with such high numbers I have to prepare myself and DH and as the days pass I am slowly getting used to the idea. I am only just pregnant of course, but as we all know, time can go by so quickly (except when you are waiting for the baby to arrive of course Lise!)
Juniper - my FS had already sent the info to my doc when I went to get my referral, don't worry too much as they will just do an HCG at the doctors if they don't have what they need or can call the FS's office while you are there so they are covered. One thing you might consider if you are a bit of a stresser (as I think we all are after LTTC'ing) is getting a doppler. I bought one when I was pregnant with my DD, it cost me $100 online and I used it from about 12 weeks until the end as I had a lazy little bunny who didn't move that much. I checked with my OB that it wasn't doing any damage to the baby, and he said no it wouldn't. Just gave me peace of mind.
Looks like there are a few of you about to give birth - how exciting, although of course I am sure you wish it would all be over sooner rather than later!
wow Renee - 1/17,000 that's awesome!! did they give you disk so you could check out all the photos at home, and email them off to family and friends? What was the crown rump length? Sorry your MS is sticking around
Lise - what about those things like raspberry leaf tea, or other herbs that bring on contractions? although I'm sure you've probably tried all of that by now anyway!!
Juniper, I had a scan at about 7 weeks but then again my FS is now by OB so it kind of made it easy (and I had some bleeding a few days before so I was a bit of a mess, maybe they did the scan just to placate me?). Then a scan around 10 weeks, then the nuchal at about 12.5weeks. I wouldn't have been able to remain calm without having those scans.
Okay long-termers in here, help me out with what to expect at a normal 4week OBs appt? I walked in with DH, sat down, he asked if we had any questions? No. Okay lie over there and let's take BP, sweet 120/70. Okay let's check out the belly, put the doppler on lower abdomen and confirmed heartbeat still going strong (still quick 160 BPM), pushed into abdomen and felt uterus, great it exists. OK. Right, so no other questions? Okay yes, I've been getting a bit faint and dizzy, is that normal? Just make sure you drink lots of water. Okaaaay. $70 and over within 10 minutes. - What questions should I be asking coz I'm feeling a bit ripped off here!?
For anyone booking into Nth West Hosp @ Everton Park: found out this morning that even though I had filled in the pre-admission paperwork that the OB gave me, and sent it in, that you ALSO need to fill in an online form. (even though when you go online it actually says fill in EITHER the paperwork your doctor gave you OR do it online). Just an FYI in case you get caught like I did. Also left them a voicemail about the antenatal classes, thinking of doing the Saturday morning ones if there are spaces.
Belly rubs to everyone else! Have a great night :-)
Chrissy - sounds exactly like my OB appointments!! At first I was a bit miffed but eventually I realised that short visits were actually good because it means everything is fine and there are no problems. I know for us worry worts we're used to being fussed over but this is one instance where shorter is better because it means your OB has no concerns, so don't feel like you're being ripped off!!
laridoz - I know its hard but try and enjoy every moment and don't listen too much about other people because every prgnancy is different and you will experience different things.
Just a quick one from me have been in hospital getting fluids have had a rough couple of days!! Feeling ok now have been given maxalon and panadine for migraines. Was a bit hesitant about the panadine but have been reassured it is perfectly safe. Feel so bad when sick that it is hurting bub but like they say it is hurting them more if i'm not eating or drinking. Have a lovely weekend all!!!
Sorry to hear that you ended up in hospital Renee! poor thing! But hopefully bub got what it needed.
Lise??? Am hoping everything ended up moving along for you and those cramps turned into contractions.
I have our tour of the maternity ward and rooms tomorrow, at Nth West, and have secured my spot for the antenatal classes in October! One more thing I can cross off the list :-)
Have a nice relaxing weekend ladies, and take care.
Thanks for your thoughts ladies, am still here!! OB appointment today, everything the same though she said the baby has moved down into my pelvis a bit more. Left feeling very depressed and wanting to cry...
BUT - think I am having the bloody show! Went to the toilet before and there is pink on my pad and on the toilet paper. It's not thick enough for blood and doesn't look like mucous but assuming that's what it is though not sure if I should ring the midwives to confirm??? Have some cramping but nothing different from before.
Well now I'm not so sure.. There's been nothing else and cramps have stopped so am wondering if I just imagined a pink tinge to make myself feel better??? *big sigh* back to impatient waiting
Hello all. Lise - I don't think you could imagine pinkness (even if you were hoping for it) so it sounds like it might be to me. That sounds like better concrete evidence to me than the cramps which seem a bit like they drag on to me. I'd ring the midwife if you aren't sure.
I've set up a facebook note answering the following: how are you/ how is the baby/ any doc news as I'm already sick of answering the question ninety million times a day and its only going to get worse. I'm v tempted to chuck all the phones in port phillip bay
I'm going to Singalong Sound of Music tonight, hoping that will kickstart some contractions
Just an FYI in case you get caught like I did. Also left them a voicemail about the antenatal classes, thinking of doing the Saturday morning ones if there are spaces.
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