coral: yipee for your scan, i love this one as it is when baby looks more like a baby than a blob ( i always say this) . fingers crossed for a girl for you but as long as you have a healthy baby, thats all we really want at the end of the day. :-)
kass: i was VERY tiny with DS 1, i am about size now when i had him, so don't worry about it or try not too. i still had a big 8 pound baby and he was 3 weeks early. best of luck to you. x o
me him bub: oh what can i say but OUCH. i wish i knew something that would help, but never heard of it before ????. i am waiting patiently for your BA so i can share. hope it all goes quickly for you. x o x o
yogi: it is so confusing those first flutterings, when you say "was that something or not "? . youll feel them soon enough, how far are you now ?. good luck
lise: oh i hope you don't get too bad morning sickness, i had it for about 6 months and it was NOT nice. i didn't throw up at all just felt like i was going to...... a LOT, good luck to you.
hi to all i missed
AFM: well i went to see my sis and new baby..... so cute...... had lots of cuddles and kisses and loved it !!. she is so so adorable. my sis felt my tummy kicking and said she is forgetting what preg feels like already after 1 and half weeks. lol.
it was a great time and look forward to when our babies can meet each other.
Hey there girls, i dont play in this thread, but i recognise most of you from LTTTC, so a big hello....just thought i would pop in with some advice for m+h+b, as i had WICKED roidds after DS was born, and became a bit of an expert!! You can try soaking in a warm salt bath (i think they call it a sitz bath) but that didnt work for me. Creams which may help are soov and proctocedel, but the best thing i found is "witch hazel" which is a clear liquid herb you can get at the chemist. Buy some gauze and soak it in the witch hazel and then put it in your knickers, especially just before you go to bed. Totally made the throbbing go away for me, and very soothing. Can also use it after you give birth if you have a tear. I have already bought a bottle for this time!!!! Hope some of this helps - there is nothing worse than yucky yucky roidds!!!
Hey guys, I am reading but haven't really had much to say. I finally got to do my NT scan yesterday and am excited to say all was excellent. I was so nervous because of my age (1:68) but when they combined it with the scan and blood test results it went to 1:1160.....sooooooo happy! I feel like I can finally sit back and enjoy this pregnancy. Bubs had its back to us the whole time we were there so we didn't get to see any profile pics but as soon as he said low risk I just didn't care cause I was so happy.
Funny thing is I have been dying to tell everyone and now that I can I feel like I don't want to. I have told mum and two sisters and DH told his mum last night but I think I might not make the 'big announcement' but maybe just let the news get out to each person just as I catch up with them. I'll have to think about it cause I know there might be a few people I need to make an effort to tell but right now Im just trying to get excited and start bonding with this bubs as I have kept myself a bit removed up until now just incase.
Anyhow I hope you are all doing ok and I will try and keep up better from now on!
jayejaye: Your a gem thanks for your kind words! i am still suffering but managing somehow!
Jacklicky: YAY so happy for you! you won't be able to hide it much longer though!
AFM: still here, no signs of labour, off to another appointment this arvo so I will be interested to see what happens, being a VBAC they don't like you to go to far over the due date. So a little nervous
Me him bub. - one day over .............. oh poor baby. i am sending you a hug right now ....... hope you got it. my sis was 2 days over so fingers crossed for you. x o x o. i can't wait to hear the news. x
jacklicky: yipee about scan all being good. yeah. I felt the same way about telling everyone ?. dunno why. it's like you wait so long to say "yes i am pregnant"that when you get to 12 weeks it's like............ well i dunno. best of luck to you. now counting down to 20 week scan. x o x o
jayejaye: i am so glad i don't have those roids. eek. best of luck to you.
AFM: my last day of work is tomorrow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YIPEE. i have been feeling so tired and it felt like this day was NEVER going to come. the guys at work said they'll have a farewell............. after i go................ i work with ALL males you see. LOL
but we all get along.
I have acupuncture booked for friday. lunch with a friend and just a lazy day i think. yipee
best of luck to all. x o
a very quick post to say we had our scan this morning and everything was good! Measuring exactly to dates, and we saw a heartbeat. We're very relieved but also aware there's still a loooooong way to go.
Hope everyone is well, will be back later tonight with persies xx
Lise - YAY!!!!!! Such a relief to see bubs for the 1st time and know that everything is right on track! So, so happy for you, hun . I think the 1st 12weeks if the toughest part to get through and I have really struggled this time round... in fact, I think I am worse than I was with DS !
JBM - How exciting!!! I am so, so jealous that you have finished up. Must be such a good feeling . Sorry, I must have missed it.... are you moving house? Are you moving far? I am going to finish up a month before due date this time round as I only finished up 3 weeks early last time and I know I am going to need the rest before Little Bean comes along as now I have DS to look after as well! Hope you have a great day today at acupuncture and lunch!
MHB - Thinking of you hun . I hope you have managed to get some relief with your thrombosed roid... I sounds so, so painful. Can't wait to hear the exciting news which could even be happening whilst I type!!
Kass - Yay, for looking pregnant! I hate the in-between look where people aren't sure so that don't say anything but they know you are bigger so think it could just be weight gain. I have totally popped out this time round straight up so no denying it for me, he, he! Did you find out what bub's sex is?
Jacklicky - Great news about your NT scan! Your risk factor is an excellent result. Must be a huge relief for you - yay! I know how you feel about telling people... you dream of being telling people for so long that when it finally happens you feel different about it than you thought you would.
Jayejaye - So great to see you are pregnant with #2.... I remember cycling with you when I was trying for DS .
Yogibear - Did you manage to get into your ob and have and a scan?
Hi to anyone else I have missed!
AFM - Feeling good today as it is my last day doing higher duties at work . I am starting to feel more confident about this pregnancy now and can actually admit that 'yes, I am pregnant.' Starting to get really excited about it although a little nervous about the NT scan which I have booked for next Friday. MS seems to be reducing as well so that is helping massively. Still really tired though but I don't think that will go away anytime soon with working and looking after DS whilst pregnant! Wish I could just quit but we couldn't pay the morgate if I did! I have booked myself in for an eyebrow and bikin wax this arvo (both long overdue )! I am also planning on havibg a pedicure this weekend as I need a little pick me up as feeling a little ugly ducklingish lately. Hopefully it does the trick .
What are everyone's plans for the weekend?
Last edited by Coral73; November 11th, 2011 at 08:37 AM.
Hi ladies....its FRIDAY!!! Whoohoooo Hope everyone is well?
lise, congrats on a happy heartbeat!
JBM, how wonderful...no more work YIPPEEEEE
Coral, glad to hear things easing now for you at work and you are feeling better...you deserve to be pampered!
I know what you mean about feeling ugly...i feel like i've just let myself go as far as 'body maintenance' is concerned...my legs, armpits and eyebrows are so hairy at the moment, i feel so feral!! Does hair grow faster when pregnant?? But i just dont care because all i can think of is my precious little baby growing inside me, dont care what i look like! No i didn't see my Ob, i decided i just need to relax and trust this bub and my body that its doing the right thing. I'm feeling more stretching and stronger movements in the last few days so there is definitely still something going on in there!
JBM, i'm now 18 & 1/2 weeks. I was feeling slight fluttering for a few weeks but last few days i am feeling stronger 'poking' sensations that i'm guessing is bub moving? Is very strange but so very exciting! My belly is really starting to 'pop out' now, and i think i'll need to go shopping for some more stretchy pants...and bigger bras, i'm ballooning out in front in all directions!!! But loving it...i'm FINALLY living the dream!
I'm doing happy dances for everyone today....feeling GOooooooddd!!!
yogi: yeah for some proper kicks. i love it when i feel baby moving around inside. it's such a miracle. yeah for belly popping out also. this is so exciting but annoying stage where you don't really look pregnant just fat. but the big bump comes soon enough,....... believe me. lol. as for the bigger bra thing.......... what can i say.......... mine are HUGE !!!!!. i am so excited for you. best of luck now for 20 week scan in a couple weeks time. x
coral: we r moving to Brissy from /tassie. bit of a climate change hey ?!????!!!. lol I go in less than a week now with the 2 little boys and DH is driving up with DS 1 atm. it's all happening in our house . it's good to take some time off beforehand. i have been so tired and am glad i finished up early because of move that is so i can just have little nana naps in the arvo time to cope with everything else. it won't be long so make the most of the time off.
ouch for the bikini wax !! apparently it is supposed to hurt more while pregnant ?? who knows i always just shave except i can't even see past my big belly atm so we have a forest going on big time. he he he. good luck for scan hope all goes well. x o
AFM: i love acupuncure , it is so relaxing and helps my back also. last one before i move.
JBM - yay for finishing work!! Hope everything goes smoothly with the move
yogi - sounds like you're getting some definite movement there! Unfortunately I think hair does grow a little faster at the moment, but like you, I don't really care
Coral - glad your ms is easing off and work as well. I'm expecting a girl - and yes, it's taken a while for me to get a bump, but it's there now - just a bit small!
mhb - hope you're not still waiting!
lise - glad your scan went well
jacklicky - great scan results! We felt the same about announcing things - we told a couple of people early on, but mostly left it until they noticed, which meant we were quite a few months in before everyone knew!
Hope I haven't missed anyone! Had another mw appt today and bubs is still just over a week behind. My mw wasn't concerned at all, but she could see that it's been stressing me out, so I've been referred for another scan. I feel a lot better just having that coming up, and it will be good to have another look at bubs - and double check she's a she!
me-him-bub: oh i have been waiting for the SMS..... i can only imagine what you are going thru at the moment ............. so frustrating............. i just had someone i know who went 10 days over and had to be induced. she had a 9 and half pound monster......... lets hope thats not you...... have they given you a date ?? for induction if you don't go naturally ??
.best of luck to you.
kass: i am so so happy about finishing work.. as for the move....most of the packing is done, just the last minute stuff that i can't do yet...... . prob good for you to have another scan they you can stop worrying. i just had a friend who's baby was 2 weeks early and only just 6 pounds. thats below average. her first baby was ony 5 pounds soething and 3 weeks early. both the kids are fine. she just has smaller babies. try not to worry.
I will be having another WOPPER. measuring 4 weeks ahead ????!!!!!!! and i have to squeeze that out........ i know which one i'd rather have and it's NOT the big whopper babies. LOL
best of luck to you. x o
AFM: feeling VERY pregnant. lots of kicking today. baby is getting squashed in there now though... he he.... i am still getting very very tired every arvo.... waking a few times a night due to just being uncomfortable. i seem to only be able to sleep 3 hrs max at once ? so my body is getting me used to baby.
Finally spoke to a nurse about downs and have only been given low risk - not sure about the ratio but don't think it really matters too much anyway. Happy it was low
ME+ ~ sorry you are still waiting, hope bub comes soon or you can be induced, no matter what it wont be long - GL!
Jacklicky ~ good news about your scan - excited for you!
JBM ~ YAY for finishing work and feeling the kicking :-) I can't wait to start feeling movements!
lise ~ wonderful news about your scan - seeing the HB is so awesome isnt it!! I was so relieved.
Coral ~ glad you are finally more confident - me too! All the best for your NT scan Fri - it will all be fine
Yogi ~ so pleased you are finally living the dream
Kass ~ pleased that the MW is not concerned - im sure everything will be fine. Great you get to have another scan for some reassurance!
AFM ~ doing lots more book reading and bit of planning now - think I can finally get excited and start to prepare!
loops: over 14 weeks now so you should start to get a few things and have a little celebration. thanks for your nice comments. best of luck to you and it won't be long before you start feeling those little flutters of baby kicking. best feeling ever. good luck to you
Im still here in agony is this ever going to happen? I have another appointment tomorrow so I am going to ask for a VE and S&S if nothing happens tonight!
but managing somehow!
holidays here i come, shame i don't get maternity payment !! but i can relax now and prepare for our BIG move.
. I think the 1st 12weeks if the toughest part to get through and I have really struggled this time round... in fact, I think I am worse than I was with DS 
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. Sorry, I must have missed it.... are you moving house? Are you moving far? I am going to finish up a month before due date this time round as I only finished up 3 weeks early last time and I know I am going to need the rest before Little Bean comes along as now I have DS to look after as well! Hope you have a great day today at acupuncture and lunch!
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)! I am also planning on havibg a pedicure this weekend as I need a little pick me up as feeling a little ugly ducklingish lately. Hopefully it does the trick 
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