TinaR- I read your posts and they remind me so much of how I was feeling in the first few weeks- especially the tiredness and the peeing!!!! Sounds like everything is going well- take care of yourself. Will be thinking of you for Thursday- your bub sounds like a sticky one!!
zstar- big congrats on 11 weeks! Good luck with your nuchal and blood tests.
josh'smum- sorry to hear you have had such bad m/s, hope you start to feel better soon. I know how worrying the first tri can be- although I never did, I think hiring a doppler is a great idea if it makes you feel more at ease. Wishing you lots of luck with the next 2 weeks.
easha- 2 weeks to go, you must be sooo excited. All the best, you sound very organized.
Karen van- I have read very beautiful stories about homebirths, and I think it's great that we have choices like this. Good luck with the final preps.......sounds like it's all coming together.
chappas- Yay to 37 weeks!! I have been reading abit about VBAC's and will be very interested to hear about your experience.
AFM- I visited my sister in Sydney over the weekend. She is 34 weeks pregnant with her first bub. It was so lovely to spend time with her. Left my boys at home and relaxed- with lots of eating, talking and lazing about!! I am constantly tired and have had alot of lower back pain- my hot water bottle seems permanantly attached to me!!- but generally feel good. Having lots and lots of movement from bub which is lovely.
To all the others I have missed, thanks for welcoming me to this thread. The support you give eachother is fantastic.
xx Kath
DS- 16/07/06 3 years old Sept '08 (7.5 weeks) Feb '09 (10 weeks)
I had some bright red blood last night and of course freaked out. Went to Early preg service this morning and they did quantitive HCG and scan. Zen is now apparently 5wk, 3 days (one day diff but I won't change ticker yet) and my hcg is REALLY high apparently. Midwife is very happy and said call anytime I need to.
Feel like I can breath. Still have ultrasound on Thursday cause DB was upset to miss todays and I have ANOTHER one next Thursday lol....bring on that heartbeat.
Tina- OMG that must have completely freaked you out. Very pleased to hear that your hCG levels are still very high. Hoping that your little bundle stays put.
Sorry, will be back to do persies tomorrow but had to get out a "me" post cos my head is in a bit of a spin
Think I posted previously that growrth scan showed "upsy" to be on the small side and lowish fluid, although all else great
Well, OB has decided that based on that and the very complex history of this pg, that he wants her out SOON, as in withion the next 2 weeks ( 35-36weeks at max). I was not expecting this at ALL as bubs seems well and my OB is normally one of the most easy going kind of Dr's. Not over cautious at all.
GIven that, I have to assume he has fair reason to be a bit concerned but I am still scared about whether its the right thing to do. It means special care, not taking her home for a few weeks etc etc.
I have spoken to him a few times since on the phone just to get my head around it all amd I have now come to accept his professional opinion but its still a bit overwhelming given I am not really prepared at all for a baby to be here, let alone a premmie. Have been having 3 x weekly CTG's since the scan and everything fine so not overly worried about Upsy, other than possibly bringing her out sooner than she should
Fortunately, he IS going to let me try an induction/vaginal birth rather than c/s.
Will have an internal this wed to see where cervix is at. If not "ready" then he will let us stretch the pg to 36weeks which would be my preference
Man, I was just starting to relax a bit and hoping to enjoy the last "fat" weeks and now stress is back and I am sad to miss out on the last, good bits! I know it wi8ll be great to just have her safe in my arms but this pg has just been all to much
Meredith I have been stalking from afar but I am thinking of you!! This pregnancy has not been smooth sailing but in a short while you will have your little one here with you. Even if it is a little earlier than anticipated. Ask for another scan if you feel it may help to give you a little more cooking time. You know what your OB is like and whether he is justified in his concerns. I can't wait to hear she is safely here
Sept '08 (7.5 weeks)
Zen is now apparently 5wk, 3 days (one day diff but I won't change ticker yet) and my hcg is REALLY high apparently. Midwife is very happy and said call anytime I need to.
. Take care xx
but I am thinking of you!! This pregnancy has not been smooth sailing but in a short 
while you will have your little one here with you. Even if it is a little earlier than anticipated. Ask for another scan if you feel it may help to give you a little more cooking time. You know what your OB is like and whether he is justified in his concerns. I can't wait to hear she is safely here 
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