Sue - My scan is booked for the 24 nov, but I am hoping the OB I am going to see for a 2nd opinion will do a quick one, that's in a fortnight. Fingers crossed.
How is everyone else doing? I had a shocker this arvo, picked up Corey from Daycare, gave him my keys to unlock the door, he pressed the button twice but I didn't really pay attention. Strapped him in, he threw the keys on the floor on the other side, so I shut the door went around the other side to get the keys and...... The bloody car is locked! I couldn't believe it he must have pressed the open then the shut button! DH was 40min away, so had to ring RACQ to come and get the door open, which took about 15 mins, he was in the car for 25min, thank God I was in the shade and it wasn't a hot day. I feel like such an idiot! Have learnt my lesson.
Just a quick one - in response to Lan about pre-pregnancy counselling.
Basically I had to get all my notes sent over from my previous Ob which included results from the 12 and 14 week scans when Nathaniel was still alive and then the chromosomal results etc. I went through my history with Mark (Ob) - he asked me about family history for both DH and I, the pregnancy itself etc. One thing I really appreciated was that he asked if we had named our baby and then recorded his name - each visit I get an updated medical sheet in case I need to go to hospital etc and I like the fact that Nathaniels' name appears on it. I also had a lot of questions that I had compiled - just little things like questioning the bleeding I had at 13 weeks, the fact that amniotic fluid was low when I had the D&C etc. Mark then went through how we would proceed with him, and he ordered a 1000 more tests to be done and we were booked to see him again in 2 or so weeks to get the results. He had told me to stop TTCing until the results came back but as it turned out I was pregnant already.
We left that appointment feeling really good, and we knew we had done the right thing. We felt like we were giving ourselves the best possible chance with having another baby. If you have any questions I would suggest you write them all done as they pop into your head - I did this for 2 months which was good as I would definitley have forgotten half of them.
Helen - That is awful locking the keys in the car, and so easy to do! You poor thing. It must have been a long wait for the RACQ to turn up. I bet Corey was happy and not even aware of the stress he was causing to him mum!
Sue - good on you and DH for purchasing the bassinette. I get all funny about things like that as well and think I have jinxed myself. My mother gets so annoyed with me, and then I remind her that I got the whole superstitious streak from her! I hope the coming days aren't too agonising as you move closer to the NT scan. You will be ok. Is your DH able to go with you?
Well my nesting is still a complete mess and I really need to get it done by Monday...just in case. If I went into labour now with this place in this state...I would die! It is very carthatic throwing out things, and I have also found things that I thought had gone missing! I had another Ob appointment yesterday, and all is good. My ob estimated that the baby will be 7-7.5 lbs. The swab (for that Strep thing) came back clear as well. I also went and ordered a TENS machine and it is arriving today. My mum is sending down the outfit I came home in - she was given it by a woman when I was born and it was 21 years old, so it is now 53 years old. It was handmade by women in India and it even has hand stitched buttons on it - it is lovely. I am so glad that Mum has been able to send it down to me, as she and I always talked about me bringing my babies home in it. Sometimes I get scared that I am getting too confident, but in my rational mind I know that all will be ok.
Ok, enough about me. I hope you are all doing well this week. I hope no one has thrown something at their TV when the Fernwood ad comes on! Hi to Laney, Jo, Cindee, Rozzie. Take care ladies
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Katie - not sure if DH can make it to the NT Scan. He is a boilermaker and really just started not that long ago at the company he is working for. So we are being very careful about how much time he is taking off. I really want him to come to the 20 week scan, so we might forego this one.... even though I am nervous about it all.
Questions girls, as I have never gotten this far before, do you get a lower sore back?? I think because I sit at a desk all day, last night I had really sore lower back.... of course again I am nervous about it all.
Hi Sue - I would think that lower back pain is very common. I have had back pain in my lower and upper back on and off through the whole pregnancy. My ob said that sharp pain, and pain in the upper belly are usually nothing to worry about - it is more cramping across the middle that is a concern. If you find it continues, maybe see a physio or osteopath. It is most likely just your body getting used to the uterus expanding. If you are worried, call your Dr though as they will be able to give you some reassurance.
Sorry for lack of personals but I am a bit short on time today. I just wanted to pop in and WOW everyone has been so busy this week whilst I have been at work. Good scans, ttc excitement and of course Katie and her magical day getting so close!
I just wanted to let you all know very quickly how my appt went with the specialist. He has put me on thyroid meds and I have noticed a difference already after only 3 days. I need to monitor for 10 days and then double my dosage if I don't feel like its enough. Anyway, that was good news but he also wants me to get my progesterone checked. I have to wait until day 21 of my cycle so have had one blood test because forgot to wait till day 21 so have to have another next week.
I don't know if anyone here is being treated for low progesterone or estrogen dominance but I've been googling it and OMG it is exactly me (a lot of similar symptoms to thyroid). From what I can gather it is largely overlooked by doctors because the drug companies can't patent it (naturally occurring so noone can patent) and therefore don't 'educate' doctors about it when pharma reps go round holding there conferences and education sessions.
Anyway, if any of you girls normally suffer from pms you may want to look into it. Progesterone seems to be the most important hormone for pregnancy and I've read a lot of stories of women who have suffered multiple miscarriages and trouble conceiving and then have sorted our their progesterone and have had no problems.
Compounding chemists make up a natural progesterone cream (apparently most effective way for body to absorb) but you need a script. One website I found quite helpful is Jenny Birdsey - NPAN, there's a list of GP's and chemists who support treating women for progesterone management.
Anyway, I've gotta run but I though some of you might find it interesting or at least worth looking into, I don't know how they test it etc if you are already PG but I'm sure you can, for those of us about to ttc you may want to have a look before you start. I certainly want to make sure I get myself sorted before so that I have less to worry about once I am PG.
Anyone who is being treated etc?? Please let us know anything you can.
Take care everyone, even though I don't have a lot of time to post lately I try and read posts when I can and am thinking of you all often. Will hopefully get time to sit down properly over weekend and really catch up on where everyone is at.
hi everyone!
i am so glad it is the end of the week although i have so much going on this weekend it won't be much of a break. i started to fake tan this morning on my legs and i can't decide if it is an attractive orange or brown shade. The girls at work swear with a 2nd coat it will be ok but i am scared to do it on any obvious parts of my body incase.....
hammi - I want to start TTC after AF next month. It is a huge step and i feel like for me it is now or never. I don't want to wait another 6 months of waiting and wether we are going to try but am absolutely petrified of anything happening again like Jack and Madison. Especially now it has hit home twice. I feel like the whole TTC thing is the HUGEST weight being carried on my shoulders and i really wish it did'nt feel that way. Right now i feel as though i will only smile in the preg AFTER a baby is born. But i am taking my folate and asprin daily regardless. I would rather it be in my system just in case. i also got my pap smear done the other day and she said (TMI) that there was alot of mucous (normal, i freaked when she said that!) and they may not be able to pick up the results they need. handy...i want the results in my hand before i TTC also. josh wants a yu-gi-oh party but it is at hungry jacks instead of home as dan could'nt face it this year and the party bags and cake will have his theme choice. He is so excited and i have bought a few things off ebay so he will have a few nice surprises! Also with the appointment - i found once i got there for the 2 different OBs with madison that things also came to me once i was there. they would say something that prompted something else and they were so thorough as katie said with their questions i am sure we could'nt have missed anything.
hgirs -i did the same thing with Em except it was a hot day and i was ready to break the window! i was trying to explain to her through the window how to push up the lock and she finally got it after 10 panicked minutes so i could open the door. I too have kept my keys super close ever since!
katie -that outfit sounds so precious and filled with sentimental values! i love that you mum has sent it down -how is she???? What have they said about her treatment?
syran - i know but the long term customers feel they can - half the problem!!
Its funny how my customers are so open about it yet Dhs family (until last weekend) won't talk about it! Lower back pain is common and can affect you more depending on what you do, for me since i stand all day it was an issue esp. I started getting it with Madison quite early this time compared to the others. But as Katie advised if there is anything like sharp pains and anything you are 2nd guessing get it checked out.
sorry girls gotta cut it short -hi to all i have missed! I hope you are looking after yourselves! Kids need to eat!
x jo
jo, I tried the fake tan once. You really do need the second coat!
I am glad to hear that you want to try again soon. It was so difficult for me to wait to get pregnant. I do feel a little relief now that I have that part over with. I have been crying less the past few weeks, I am trying to keep hope in the heparin.
Paula, It sounds like your appt went really well. It is great to hear that you are feeling better already.
Sue, I get awful back pain very early. It is much worse when I sit at the computer for too long. I went out and got a small lower back support pillow for my chair, it helps.
Katie, I can't wait to see the picture of your little bub in her beautiful outfit!
Lan, I hope your pre-conception counseling goes well. Be armed with lots of questions. I really hope your next cycle is the one.
Hi to everyone I missed. My DH and I are going to his parents, they have some work for him to do.
As for me things are good. I gagged for the first time today while brushing my teeth. The sickness is not far off. I am counting down until we get to see this tiny bub. Just 2+ days.
The sickness is not far off. I am counting down until we get to see this tiny bub. Just 2+ days.
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