Lise – I hope things some action started for you last night and you will be sharing the good news soon. xo
Leabie – I am not that organised. A number of ladies in my due date group have gone early and I had a mild stress last night. Decided I need to stop procrastinating and get on to finishing a few chores today!
Brunette – Glad to hear that everything is going well and you are managing a couple of days back at work. I had similar tummy pains early on in my pregnancy. It is just your uterus and inner tummy muscles stretching…. with two precious bundles you must be stretching at a quicker rate too! Unfortunately the belly starring won’t stop either. The bigger you get the more people stare. Every time I go to the shops people have a good old gawk…. I think they are just curious and have nothing better to do. I just try and ignore them.
Wishes – I hope you are well and managing time to relax before the bub comes. Sounds like you are getting really organised and have done a lot of shopping. I feel like we have more shopping to do but it is hard not knowing what we are having… we have bought barely any clothes. We have enough onesies for a few weeks and will wait and see what clothes and things family give us when bubs is born and then head out on a little shopping spree once we have recuperated.
Paula – I have loved the new movements and poking in these last few months. Have you experienced the hiccups yet? That is a truly weird but amazing and lovely experience all at the same time.
LondonMiss – yeah or the new laptop. Nothing like a new toy to play with! Also I love your hot air balloon analogy…. Great way to explain what’s going on down there.
AFM – I am wishing I had a crystal ball right about now….. it would be so nice to know what day this baby is going to come so I can plan for it. I have a feeling it won’t be long… but how long – a day, or 3, or a week…. The suspense is killing me. I have been having a lot of Braxton hicks and period like cramps from my cervix starting to stretch over the last few weeks… so I guess at least I know my body is starting to get ready – although every time it happens lately it makes me think is this it…… although I haven’t lost any of my plug yet.
It is so hard to plan for anything at the moment. People keep asking me to do lunch or things before bub arrives and the standard response is sure… as long as I am not having a baby that day! My next midwife appointment is Friday so I guess I will find out more then…. In the mean time I need to get onto finalising the bubs room and packing the babies bag…
Mitf - hope the chores are going along smoothly, it would be good to feel as organised as possible, I imagine - hopefully I'll be organised when the time comes!
Brunette - I've been having those weird pains too, they freaked me out at first, good to hear they're just part of the process. I actually thought the remaining cysts on my ovaries might've been causing it, but found out today the cysts are gone. As for feeling self-conscious about your tummy, people are a bit insensitive / have no clue sometimes, do they? I hope they get over it soon, and leave you be.
LondonMiss - so very exciting about your new laptop! Which brand did you get? Thanks for the hot air balloon analogy! Loved it.
Lise - do you have to wait til Friday to see the acupuncturist?! Hopefully you won't make it to the next OB appointment, but if you do, fingers crossed he'll get the ball rolling, so to speak!
Paula - good to hear that wriggly Tiana is letting you know she's there! So looking forward to actually feeling the baby move, instead of hanging out for each ultrasound.
Wishes - hope the organisation is coming along nicely. That sounds like a great plan, watching telly for the last couple of weeks - nice and relaxing.
Wantbaby2 - can't believe that people say things like that to you about your belly. Its probably a bit rude to punch them in the head, isn't it? That's what I'd feel like doing though
Loula, CK77, KitKat, Renee, glenny_c , Lairdoz, Juniper and everyone I've missed - hello! Hope you're all well and happy.
AFM - I'm on cloud 9 today, just had our nuchal scan (its always so lovely to see the baby, and see its still there!), and the doc just rang with results - our risk dropped from 1:199 to 1:2700! So excited, I would've been happy with 1:400... DH and I were blown away seeing the bub wriggle around and wave at us, it was magical. Size is still bang on target too, just one big relief, really! Happy days. Now we can REALLY start telling people!
Leabie~ CONGRATS on the results.Thats wonderful news.Enjoy sharing your news.Its so much fun telling people.
Re:my tummy comments..yes my husband has the same idea as you...to hit people who are rude.Haha.My mum suggested i get a tshirt made with the 'bird' on it..and not the chirping type of bird..LOL.She notices the stares when we are shopping together and gets annoyed too.
Mitf~ The braxton hicks hurt.I dont know why books say they are painless because mine have always felt like period cramps.My mum said when she was having my brother and i,that she thought they hurt too. Mine have been getting more frequent and more uncomfortable over the past 3-4 weeks.As long as they dont mean anything more as i am quite happy waiting for my c section in 3 weeks.Im prepared for 23rd July...any earlier,id freak! Hoping to hear baby news from you soon.x
Commenting on their non pregnant bellies works for me, soon shuts them up. Don't see why parts of my body are fair game for totally unqualified and judgemental discussion and not theirs.
Thanks for the explanation on the stretching, Londonmiss. And for your funny comments, which just cracked me up! Thanks to the other ladies who also posted about the issue.
I haven't had any movement/flutters yet, and on another post a lot of ladies at my stage of PG reported feeling movement. It's making me start to worry. I still have really sore boobs but my next scan is still about a month away. I guess in a way I was spoilt having been through IVF and having problems early on, in that I had weekly scans, then fortnightly scans. At my last scan the doc didn't want to see me till a month! So the worry begins anew.
Lise, I'm hoping no news from you is good news and that you're in hospital right now
Leabie, brilliant news on your nuchal scan results. You must be over the moon. Isn't it amazing to see your baby? Ours waved at us and sucked their thumbs!
MITF - Braxton hicks pains sound scary. Is this your first PG? If so, it's hard to know what to expect, hey? Not long to go now!
Wantbaby2 - Only 3 weeks to go! Wow. I think I'll be having a c-section, too; my FS has already mentioned and recommended it. The only thing I worry about is not being able to do everything straightaway after the birth. My personality is to get in and do everything. I don't worry about missing out on labour or anything like that. I am going to follow doctor's orders and do what is best for the twins, especially given my age, twins and the horrible start I've had to this PG.
Hi to those ladies I've missed and to all. I'm too lazy to go back now and have a look at the previous page Hope you are all travelling well.
Brunette - unfortunately i'm still here with not a labour sign in sight! I didn't feel any movement until 17 weeks which is normal, you generally only feel them earlier if it's your second + pregnancy, so I wouldn't worry about not feeling anything yet, though hope you do soon!
Leabie - so glad your scan went well and you can start telling people It's so much fun, we really enjoyed people's reactions!
Mitf - i'm with you on the crystal ball, I actually think i'd be a lot calmer if I knew when it was going to happen, even it was 10 past my due date at least I wouldn't wonder every second of every day if it was about to happen!!
LondonMiss - yay on the new laptop, new toys are so much fun aren't they?! And hehehe on the image of me eating pineapple and doing all those other things at the same time - could be interesting indeed to try...
Wantbaby - a friend of mine just had her second caesar and actually found it easier than the first, so fingers crossed this happens for you also.
AFM - well i've scheduled an appointment with my acupuncturist for Friday afternoon with the intention of her doing an induction session, in anticipation that i'll be booked in for one early next week. I see my OB on Friday morning, and last week she said we'll talk inductions this week. Unlike some other OBs mine is very reluctant to do any interventions unless necessary, which is a good thing I suppose, it's just that i'm impatient! And another friend of mine, due the same day, is being induced tomorrow because her OB doesn't like anyone going over, so they're all different.
Anyway, am very much hoping the acupuncture induction works and I have some happy news to share on Saturday. If you don't hear from me after that it's because it didn't work and i'm too depressed to log on and talk to anyone - believe me, i'll be posting happy news as soon as I possibly can!!
Hi Ladies,
I have been watching in here, but I have had awful asthma which is keeping me fairly bedridden (as much as you can be with a 14 month-old). I am hoping Lise that your little one arrives very soon and that the acupuncture works!!
I will get back to persies hopefully within a week as I have new drugs (OK for pregnancy of course!) which I just started.
I have my scan for the heartbeat next Monday morning so will keep you ladies posted.
Hi to everyone, and thanks so much for the lovely welcome. I hope those due very soon get to meet their happy and healthy babies VERY soon!
xx
Oh glenny c I hope that everything is ok with your friend. Just when you get to the point where statistics say everything should be ok and you finally make that 12 week mark, it is so cruel. FX everything wroks out ok.
still here, still cross. OB appointment yesterday, see her again on Tuesday and an induction scheduled for Thursday if I haven't gone before then. Acupuncture yesterday and this morning to induce so please send all you labour vibes this way.
I have officially reached my EDD but no sign of a baby today.... I wonder how long we shall be kept waiting. Most people I know who have had a baby this year have gone 6-7 days over so I am quiet prepared for that. I am hoping we might see some action by mid next week and have promised DH I won't complain too much till then.... although come Wednesday night and still no baby I will be disappointed. I had a dream last night the baby came on 15th... I certainly hope I don't have to wait that long!
Lise - sorry to hear that the acupuncture didn't work yesterday. Chicklet obviously likes his home to much..... FX the extra appointment today will get things going.
Paula - I hope the antenatal class went well. Ours went for 5 weeks and i found then a little bit painful towards the end... although we did get a lot out of it at the same time.
CK77 - good job on the ebay purchase. I have a pair of Szabo jeans and they are a great fit. I won a Growbag today which was exciting.
Glenny_c - glad to hear that your scan went well and you enjoyed the shopping and sharing the moment with your family. Sorry to hear about the lady in your BB group... I had a friend who had some bleeding through out her pregnancy but went on to have healthy little girl.. I hope things have improved for the lady in your group.
Renee - I hope your MS passes quickly. I have been very conscious about taking any medication through out my pregnancy as well. I think it is part of our maternal instinct clicking in. I hope you are enjoying the start to the school holidays and the princess treatment has begun!
Wantbaby - I hope your rash has cleared up... it sounds painful
mitf and lise- I hope things start happening for you both very soon! Must be so exciting and frustrating! Just wanting to hold your baby!!!
Just to let you know, my friend had her scan and all is well!!! Yay!! The docs aren't sure why she was bleeding but baby is fine and moving about heaps. So relieved for her!!
Glenny C - Good to hear your friend is okay. Great news your nuchal scan went well and you and DH bought up big for the nursery. Isn't the scan amazing?
Lise - Sending you labour vibes!
Renee, poo to MS still hanging around. It's nice that you have been given three bags of baby clothes. Enjoy the school hols. Hope you find what you're looking for when shopping with your mum for baby items!
Lisa B - Welcome and here's to a H&H 9 months. As others have said, don't feel guilty about falling PG on your 1st IFT attempt. Try to relax and enjoy being UTD.
Mum-2-b - I have PM'd Juniper and she thinks she will be able to meet us in the city on Friday. Can you do any earlier than 1 pm? Maybe 12, or is that too early for you? The same place is fine with me, if that's okay with you?
Mitf - I hope you don't have long to wait now that you have reached your EDD. FX and GL.
CK - I am with Medibank Private so it would be good to have DH staying the night, esp if it means I get to have a queen bed Damn the new maternity ward not being ready on time! Your Szabo jeans purchase sounds like a bargain. I have bought maternity clothes too but haven't yet had to use them. I don't think it will be long, though. I visited my DH's sister at the Mater Mothers just a few days ago, and their rooms seemed quite nice, so if NW is similar that is good news.
Paula - As Lise asked, what happened at your antenatal secret women's/men's business?
MITF and LISE~ Sending you both labour vibes.Try to relax...your babies will come VERY soon so sleep now as much as you can,because once bub arrives you wont get ANY..LOL.
I have a good friend who was due on the 23rd June and is still waiting.She has been getting contractions on and off for over a week and has lost her mucus plug.Bub has been fully engaged for a week also.She,like you LISE,has an app on Tuesday but if no baby by then is booked for inducing on Friday.She is getting frustrated also,but i cant believe the dr has let her go for so long already?? Maybe because its not an ivf baby,they dont worry as much.My ob,induces at 40 weeks but if your having elective c section you get in 2 weeks earlier.My ob,however is also my fertility dr so he knows my looooong 6 year history of trying to conceive.
Well wishing you both all the best.Id laugh if you both went on the same day!xxx
Mitf & lise - hoping your little one comes really soon, how exciting.
Glenny - your NT sounds like such a wonderful experience
Renee - hope your symptoms ease up soon, must be really frustrating
Wantbaby - 7lbs sounds like a great health weight
CK77 - what a bargin, I hope I don't have to spend too much on mat. clothing.
Mum-2- be - I know, I wish I could sit back and enjoy where I'm at.
AFM: Thanks for you support. I'm not sure that I'll post too much anywhere at the moment as I'm terrified that my pregnancy will end early. I'm in so much of a panic because I don't have any symptoms of being pregnant. I think I"ll ask for another HCG test. I don't even have sore .y. I thought everyone had sore .y. when they were pregnant. I guess I just want a sign that everything is okay. I don't have my 6-week scan until 14th July.
Lisa B- My .y. didn't get sore until about week 8/9 and my friend ho is now 18 weeks has had no sore boobs at all! I know how hard it is! Every little thing becomes a worry, I'm still a little like that. Just remember our motto- PUPO- Pregnant until proven otherwise!!
Hope you're all well and happy.
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Hope you are all travelling well.
It's so much fun, we really enjoyed people's reactions!
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