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  1. #1
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    Oct 2007
    Brisbane, QLD
    438

    Goodness me it's been like Clapham Junction in here today!!

    Lairdoz - without a doubt, if you and your sister are not close particularly and live so far away (so unlikely the cousins will be v. close) you use the name you & DH want. It is a name, it is an identity, but the little individuals will be just that, individual and it does not matter if they are named the same. Even if a close person to me named a child the name we'd chosen I would ask if it was ok out of courtesy, but I don't see a problem. It's not like there aren't others in the world with that name....unless it's someone like Jordan & Peter Andre's daughter 'Princess Tiami' (who I saw today at the airport by the way!! - gorgeous head of blonde curls) - that whole paragraph seems v. difficult to read/understand, but I know what I mean!! Lairdoz, go for what you want!

    Juniper - as with everything, our DHs seem to react differently to us. My DH used the exact phrase 'our news' with me also. I seem to be different to a lot of folk cos, having had various rounds of IVF and FET, and had a variety of results inc. a m/c, DH thinks I would be really cautious about telling anyone. However I'm the opposite. I explained that people will find out after the event if things go wrong - I found I could go lick my wounds and face folk when I was ready, but at least they knew why I was off the scene. Sooo therefore, I'm happy to tell people because I'm excited, and have a more positive outlook this time. Plus I've found people's well wishes or happiness at the news is infectious and makes me feel better too, if I am feeling a little worrisome that day.

    A couple of people at my work know - which helps when I have to disappear to stuff a sandwich in my gob quickly!, and some close friends. My parents have been overseas for almost 3 months and arrive home Thursday. I'm desperate to tell them, but DH and I came to agreement only after the 7 week scan. He's just really uncomfortable people knowing yet. Firstly because it's so early, but secondly he said it's cos nothing has been private about this journey and he wanted it to just be our secret. We've agreed that he can tell 'his people' whenever he wants...... that could be when I'm 9 months, because apparently he could wait that long!!!!!!!!!!???

    Leabie, thanks for the welcome!! Hunter valley eh?! Swish romantic getaway!! Open fire?? Big spa bath?? can you go in a spa bath? lovely!! My hubby and I are off to Byron Bay for a night later in the month to use his birthday accommodation voucher, and I've been wanting to go to the Bangalow Markets forever, so can't wait.

    AFM - well this nausea loves to hang around pretty much most of the day. I do feel v. lucky that I'm not physically sick though, cos obviously you're trying to win a losing battle of getting nutrients in ya. Does anyone else have a windy problem right now??? and I don't mean the usual August winds......when my dog has a bone, she gets windy. To the point she has to get up and move to the other side of the room!! I'm starting to want to do that (in my own company, naturally I try and control it around everyone else!) What's causing this?? I'll tell you, having a heightened sense of smell doesn't flippin' help the situation either!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    It's been lights out at 9.30pm in our house......that's unheard of normally. It's a couple of Dexter episodes normally, but I'm struggling. Today I got home from work and was in bed 3 minutes later for a snooze. All great signs - well the nausea and tiredness are, the wind is a bi-product - literally! ;-)

  2. #2
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    Jan 2010
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    HI Airline,
    I had AWFUL gas with both my pregnancies until about 10 weeks. I was so bloated that anyone I saw during this period knew I was pregnant as I was so big (not very big normally so was very obvious, hence avoided seeing anyone). It miraculously dissapeared overnight (deflated so to speak) and in the morning my stomach was flat again, then during the day got bigger again. Apparently it's caused by progesterone and the increasing levels as it slows down your digestive system. Hope this helps. Can't say I found anything that stopped it as it was quite uncomfortable - I guess releasing the pressure if you can is the best cure

  3. #3
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    Oct 2007
    Brisbane, QLD
    438

    Hey Lairdoz
    thanks for info. It's true it gets worse as the day goes on. Thank goodness DH is on nightshift tonight ;-)

  4. #4
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    May 2009
    Brisbane
    3,105

    but secondly he said it's cos nothing has been private about this journey and he wanted it to just be our secret.
    Omg, I think we should get these two together! Mine has been saying the exact same thing about finding out the gender - he wants us to find out but keep it secret and this is the reason he's given. We told our family about the BFP after the 7w scan. We just wanted to wait until we saw the HB. We wanted to do that the first time too, but never got that far. We never told my mum about the m/c because I didn't think she'd be supportive (not that she wouldn't mean well, just that she stubbornly does what she thinks is best for you even if you say it's not what you want) and I couldn't handle it at the time. Your nausea sounds similar to what I had - all day, but not much vomiting. I have had a few brief bouts of gas like that, but mostly my gas has been at the other end - I haven't stopped burping since the start of the pregnancy!

    Brunette, I've been thinking about it since posting and I've had an idea. We were meant to go to the french restaurant at Carina for my birthday, but that got postponed when we were burgled (the day before my birthday and 4 days before EPU) and I was too upset to go. They've just gotten back from a 2 month trip and have had one of mum's friends from high school house sitting. I was thinking of suggesting we do the dinner before her friend heads back to Sydney (end of the month) and letting her start telling then. That way I get to see what she says and get an idea of how she'll tell others... Not sure if DH will approve though? That may hit too close to his "our news" issue? I'll run it past him and see what he says. Part of me wants to make her wait until after the next OB appointment, because I'm forever scared of getting bad news at the next appointment...

  5. #5
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    Oct 2007
    Brisbane, QLD
    438

    juniper you're right.....they definately think the same!!! Last year we were both content to wait to tell the folks till we saw the heartbeat, and try and last till 12 weeks because it would've been Christmas time, but never got that far.

    BUT...this one's different..it's a sticker and is making itself quite at home in there and letting me know it's not 'all about me' anymore LOL!
    right, gotta go to bed, this is the latest I've been up in days......... night all xx zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

  6. #6
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    Sep 2009
    central QLD
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    Hi all.
    Im hearing you on the gas thing! Im also way more regular than before i was pg, which is strange. Its prob due to the change in my diet.
    I have my U/S this arvo. Im so nervous its not funny. Ive never been so scared.
    x

  7. #7
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    Oct 2007
    Brisbane, QLD
    438

    Good luck Jaki, hope you see that little HB pulsating away. I'm 6wks 1day today but ticker's not changed. My u/s is a week today. Let us know how you go. xx

    I seem to have insomnia too! For the last 5 nights roughly I'll wake about 3-4 am and be awake for an hour or so then finally drift off. Soo annoying. Wondered if it was cos I hadn't eaten for so long (compared to day time at the moment). If I get up though, the dog has to go pee outside, the cats go 'oh cool it's brekky time' etc. Thought it was cos I was off to bed at 9.30 these days but last night stayed up later and still woke at 3 ish. Anyone else having strange sleeping patterns?

  8. #8
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    May 2009
    Brisbane
    3,105

    Jaki, I hope the scan goes perfectly! Let us know how you go!

    airline, my ticker is from the same website and it updates at 3pm each day.

  9. #9
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    Sep 2009
    central QLD
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    I havent slept thru the night since the start of my ivf. I lay awake and overthink from usually 4am. Some nites its been 1am tho It doesnt help that we have to pee alot now im sure!

  10. #10
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    Feb 2010
    Newcastle, NSW
    406

    Hi ladies

    Had my scan today and everything looks great. It does however have a head which is measuring at 22 weeks (2 more than i am)!!!This made me wince a little! But everything is there and looks perfect, such an amazing thing to see.

    Hope everyone had a great day

  11. #11
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    May 2009
    Melbourne
    272

    Renee, that's fantastic! So glad to hear it. My DH has a massive head. Yes, I feel you there.

    Jaki, also great news on your scan. It's just wonderful to hear the heartbeat. Actually, just any kind of "seeing" or "hearing" the baby is wonderful.

    Leabie, hope your soup turned out well. Yes, I think we'll do a quick last minute bagsing of names.

    OMG Ninah, just realised you'll be in for your induction today (today is Thursday right). GL and can't wait to hear your news.

    Paula, also looking forward to your announcement.

    As for everyone I've missed, Hi.

    AFM, I can't believe this but I just vomited for the first time (not ever, just during the pregnancy!). I had constant MS (just nausea) from weeks 6 til say 12. Then I thought I was better. My appetite returned. I ate everything no problems. Now this. Can MS return in 2nd trimester? Oh God, I really hope this doesn't mean a long haul MS. I also have really bad headaches most of the day. I thought hormones were supposed to be evening out?