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shannysmum

26-03-2008, 05:33 AM

its odd, the baby pretty much must have declined since the early scan as the dates were out by 10 days, it didnt grow well to start and then after the scan it basically dissolved, all new to me. so off for d and c this morning so a day at caboolture hospital, not looking forward to it.
it is just so frustrating tho as i had not one problem with ds and now twice. oh well, like the sonographer said, the body works in a mysterious way and knows when there is something wrong, rather than carrying a baby with problems to birth.

PrincessT

26-03-2008, 06:00 AM

I'm so so sorry Shannysmum. I'll be thinking of you today. I hope the proceedure goes well for you and you are able to get lots of support.
xxx

YacinesMommy

26-03-2008, 07:39 AM

Shannysmum - I am so sorry for your loss,.... I have added you to our Oct :angel: list.

YacinesMommy

26-03-2008, 07:41 AM

I have had to take out the Zodic Info on the Oct Due list cause it kept telling me that I had too many characters.

*Chels*

26-03-2008, 07:58 AM

Shannysmum-I am so sorry:hugs:Will be thinking of you today.I hope all goes well and I wish you all the best:goodvibes::hugs:

Lunar

26-03-2008, 08:01 AM

Shannysmum, I'm so so sorry.
I know what you are going through and it's horrible.
Please know that I am here if you need to talk.
I hope all goes well today. Might be just what you need, a good clean out, start afresh next month.
:hugs: to you and your family.

loulousmum~ re SPD: they wouldn't diagnose me last pregnancy, they (the Dr's) just kept brushing my complaints aside and giving me scripts for panadeine forte. It wasn't until I went into hospital to be induced that I was diagnosed. Right after birth I had a physio come around and talk to me about diff ways of moving etc.
He said that if I fall preg again and it starts to happen just ask for a physio app and they will assess me, give me a support belt/exercises/etc.

I'm phoning the hospital today to get a booking in app.

Leisa3

26-03-2008, 08:30 AM

Well, i feel my problems aren't worth complaining about after reading recent posts. Am so sorry Shannysmum. :hugs:I understand what you're going through. Try to stay positive. I'm sure you with be blessed with another little miracle in the future. Once things settle down for you, you may want to look into getting your hormones checked by doctor. I had some blood tests done by GP and they came back fine. Got a referral to Gyn/Ob, and he sent me for more specific tests, not just general, and I have a hormonal imbalance. I have mc four times. Am still scared about this one, but am more confident because under wing of great doctor. There are medications, creams all sorts of stuff. Sometimes, not always, there is a reason things happen, no matter how hard to try to prevent it.:angel:

Twiglet

26-03-2008, 09:09 AM

hi ladies,
went for nt scan today and no baby. he/she had 'dissolved' as there was a baby there at 6 weeks 1 day. so off for a curette tomorrow...fun. just have to work out whos going to look after ds and whos going to drive me there. the joys. so very frustrating. as had mc in oct 07

I'm so sorry for your loss. Take time to look after yourself :hugs:

Twiglet - My scan is on the same day as you! (I think we've said 'snap' before!) My info says to get the bloods done as close as possible to the ten week mark - were they your instructions too?

They wanted me to have the tests at week 10 and the scan at week 12 and as early into the weeks as possible. MY OB is on holiday the week following my scan so wants to see me on the 10th. Because I've had a few procedures to remove the Big C from down there they are scared my cervix might begin to shorten too much. So he's told me I will be seeing him a little more regularly than most for a scan to check on its length.

PinkLily

26-03-2008, 09:20 AM

Thinking of you shannysmum :hugs: So sorry about your loss. It's something that's always in the back of my mind in these early stages...

Twiglet - We've got an Outback too, for exactly the same reasons as you! They are a really easy and nice car to drive.

PrincessT - My 2 yr old goes to the toilet too, but often it's too late when he asks to do wees so i often pop a nappy or pull-up on him too. Unless i'm at home and have time to ask him to go toilet every half hour, then he'll wear jocks!
Wow your daughter counts in 2 languages?! DS talks alot, & speaks short sentences, but alot I still can't understand :laughing:
Continue to do what you feel is right for your child :)

Shera

26-03-2008, 09:51 AM

Shannysmum - :hugs: so sorry for your loss

Twiglet

26-03-2008, 10:22 AM

PrincessT - My 2 yr old goes to the toilet too, but often it's too late when he asks to do wees so i often pop a nappy or pull-up on him too. Unless i'm at home and have time to ask him to go toilet every half hour, then he'll wear jocks!
Wow your daughter counts in 2 languages?! DS talks alot, & speaks short sentences, but alot I still can't understand :laughing:
Continue to do what you feel is right for your child :)

Well my nephew is 2 and he has his own laungague which only his brother seems to understand. :laughing: Also I'm Aunty DohDoh. :laughing::laughing: As for toliet trained well he has pull ups on long car journies and night time but during the day its jocks and accidents. He does however take you to where the accident happened :laughing:

I think (and only my opionion) that some people expect children to grow up too quickly now a days.

mum2ethan

26-03-2008, 10:54 AM

Shannysmum i am so sorry to hear about your loss, wishing you all the best :hugs::kiss:

Hi all hope you had a great easter. Poor Ethan was sick all weekend, high temp, runny nose etc but he is much better today and has gone off to childcare :)

I have my NT scan and blood test on Saturday, i was told to have the bloodtest on the same day as the scan... DP is coming now (he originally wasnt because he was helping his dad with the election) but now he is coming and helping out after :yelclap: very happy about that!!!

Hope you all enjoy the rest of your week :flowerz:

Leisa3

26-03-2008, 11:03 AM

I need some advice. Hubby is a Fitter & Turner contract worker. At present where we live there is no work. Obviously with two kids, one on the way, and a morgage payment, he needs a job. Does anyone's other halves work away? Mat's looking at a job in Bowen. Only get's a three day weekend once a month. Unreal money. Would certainly help. Don't know how I'll cope. Think it's about 8 hour drive away. Says he'll only do it for a couple of months. What would you do?:ecomcity: :confused:

PrincessT

26-03-2008, 11:26 AM

Leisa - is it an option for you to actually move to Bowen or are you situated near a close knit family or friends group and would prefer to stay?
Another option to look at if you feel you need some support is a live in helper. In exchange for room and some meals they can help around the house. Its also adult company for you. They sound expensive but can work out so much cheaper than you can imagine... no replacement for hubbie though!
Yep Pinklily and Twiglet - she seems to have a gift for languages. I try and speak to her in Italian when I can and she remembers it, so I am pretty happy about that. She was only 2 the last week of Jan, so I dont expect too much from her in the toilet training.. she does understand but she gets so enthralled with things she is doing that by the time she realises she wants to go its too late... I do get of tired of asking her all the time - its so hard when you feel sick and are running around after a 2 year old isnt it?? Oh well, I have to be patient.
I'm being a good little housewife today - we had Montessori this morning, Ive come home put Allegra down for a nap, started dinner and done the washing... I feel like a true domestic goddess!!!

PinkLily

26-03-2008, 12:08 PM

Leisa - If you have some good support people to help out when needed then it's a good idea, and a couple of months would go pretty quickly... And like PrincessT said, would you be able to relocate temporarily?
We've actually been contemplating some work away too lately, just so we can get back on top financially when I stop work again (I'd really like to have at least 6 mths off when new bub comes). Seems that working away is one of the best ways to have a higher paying job these days, unless of course you've got a profession or trade...
I have a couple of friends who's partners work away and come home every month or so, and it works for them because the mums can stay home and devote time to their kids. They know it's not going to be forever, and they like having the security that their mortgage will be paid off ALOT sooner.

Sure it'll be hard for the time while he's away, but just means you'll be leaning on loved ones a bit more. And you'll appreciate that precious time you have together that much more...

We are wonderful super-women when it comes to coping with situations :D But you must do what you feel comfortable with.

Electric Mumi

26-03-2008, 12:12 PM

Im hot sure I get the whole concept of the disolving baby. How does this happen especially when their is a heart that is beating etc??? can someone fill me in..My NT scan is next Tues and now Im a little apprehensive about going in for it..

Lunar

26-03-2008, 01:46 PM

Shannysmum i am so sorry to hear about your loss, wishing you all the best

Hi all hope you had a great easter. Poor Ethan was sick all weekend, high temp, runny nose etc but he is much better today and has gone off to childcare

I have my NT scan and blood test on Saturday, i was told to have the bloodtest on the same day as the scan... DP is coming now (he originally wasnt because he was helping his dad with the election) but now he is coming and helping out after very happy about that!!!

Hope you all enjoy the rest of your week
Most Dr's recommend to have the bloods done a week before so they have the blood results then and there when they do the scan so you get your results on the day. Otherwise you have to wait a few days or more for your result ratio.

I need some advice. Hubby is a Fitter & Turner contract worker. At present where we live there is no work. Obviously with two kids, one on the way, and a morgage payment, he needs a job. Does anyone's other halves work away? Mat's looking at a job in Bowen. Only get's a three day weekend once a month. Unreal money. Would certainly help. Don't know how I'll cope. Think it's about 8 hour drive away. Says he'll only do it for a couple of months. What would you do?:ecomcity: :confused:
I'd do it!
DH has been trying to get a job over the other side of the country! TOP money! Will come home once a month. It's still in the pipes, but who knows what the future holds, we can only hope.

Im hot sure I get the whole concept of the disolving baby. How does this happen especially when their is a heart that is beating etc??? can someone fill me in..My NT scan is next Tues and now Im a little apprehensive about going in for it..

If the baby has been gone for some time, the body naturally breaks it down and it just gets 'absorbed' back into the body.
As Shanny's mum said, her baby most likely died shortly after the 6 weeks scan, so that is 6 weeks to 'dissolve'.
It sounds awful I know, but that is what happens to multiples. When one twin/triplet or whatever passes, it just gets absorbed back into the body. It doesn't sit there until delivery obviously.
HTH
Don't stress.
I'm really trying not to.
I really think I need to stay away from the net until i have my scan.
2 m/c's in the past, one missed m/c right before the 12 week mark, and all this bad news from others, it's just not good for me right now.

So, I might not be on until next wednesday girls.
Sorry to be a party pooper, I just don't think I should hang around until I know for sure that my baby is still alright.

:hugs:
:wave:

loulousmum

26-03-2008, 02:06 PM

Electric Mummy - It sounds like pretty hopeless advice but try not to stress. It is completely normal to worry and hope that everything is okay, I think it is human nature. This is the hardest time because you aren't feeling movements yet (well in 99% of cases you aren't) and so you don't have that reassurance throughout the day and night that everything is fine.
Just remember, that the chances are very very good that things will be fine. And if you are still feeling your symptoms, then that is an even better sign.
I've had two miscarriages in the past - and I have to admit that looking back on the lead up to them, I probably knew that something wasn't quite right but didn't want to admit it to myself.
Having said all of that, I too am on tenterhooks waiting for my scan on the 8th. That's despite masses of cm (sorry, TMI), sore back, sore nipples, sore legs etc etc etc.:ecomcity::laughing:

Leisa3

26-03-2008, 02:09 PM

Thanks for advice. Needed some. Been an emotional wreck lately. Crying all the time. Moody. Couldn't be bothered doing anything. Wondering if I need to go to doctors, or is it the hormones? I don't have any family close by here. It crossed my mind to move with hubby, but eldest is just settled in school. Our plan is only to do it for a few months. Money double what he gets here and gets away from home allowance. It does sound good financially, but boy will I be lonely. Just so miserable. Sick of feeling ill and tierd. It's supossed to get better now. 13 weeks and feeling crappy.

Leisa

Twiglet

26-03-2008, 02:32 PM

Most Dr's recommend to have the bloods done a week before so they have the blood results then and there when they do the scan so you get your results on the day. Otherwise you have to wait a few days or more for your result ratio.

Do they give you the results the day of the scan? I thought I'd be getting them of Mike on the Thursday. Not sure if I should ask Hubby to come along with me. :confused:

mandymum2b

26-03-2008, 02:50 PM

Hello everyone, I'm super happy ecstatic!!!!
Just got home from the NT scan, and everything is fine! :yelclap: Risk was 1 in 10,000 which is very low, so no need to worry anymore (well, not about that, anyway, I'm sure I'll find something else to worry about soon enough!)

It was so amazing seeing the baby. We had a quickie scan at the OB at 10wks, but he looks so much more like a real baby now, we saw the fingers and toes and everything (well, no boy/girl bits obvious yet). We're calling it a him as 'it' sounds too impersonal, and we think he'll be a boy. I had a few tears when I saw his little hand. We also saw him swallowing fluid!! I'm amazed at how much detail you could see at this early stage (12.5wks) - could see the 2 halves of the brain, and the chambers of the heart, the bones of his face and limbs. So exciting!!

Twiglet, where are you having your scan? I went to Bev Hewitt, in Ventnor St West Perth. If you've had your blood test in the weeks before the scan, she'll give you your results straight away. DEFINITELY get hubby to come along if he can, mine did, and he loved seeing bub. We were asked if we'd like a DVD of the scan, and said no as we hadn't thought you'd see much this early, but I think we'll say yes at the morphology scan, as that will be even better! I'm sure it costs extra, but will be great to show the family - I'll be in Adelaide the week after the scan for a conference, so will be great to catch up with all my family there and show mum and dad their next grandchild!

We'll have to look out for each other on the 15th! I haven't booked in to any of the other seminars/antenatal classes yet, I suppose we should get onto that soon. I tried to get into Mike Aitken initially as my OB, but he was all booked out when I called at 6 weeks.

Good luck to everyone having their scans this week and next week, hope your results are good. I'm sending happy vibes your way!! :flowerz:

Lunar

26-03-2008, 02:55 PM

Do they give you the results the day of the scan? I thought I'd be getting them of Mike on the Thursday. Not sure if I should ask Hubby to come along with me. :confused:
They can't give you the results without the bloods AND the scan.
So, if you have the bloods done the same day, those results won't be available at the same time as the scan results are. Scan results are obviously available right after scan, but to get your proper results, they need the blood results AND the scan results to give you your ratio. Does that make sense?
I'd call your Dr asap, see if you can get bloods done today or tomorrow morning, better chances of getting the results sooner. Although, i'm sure you have nothing to worry about.

mum2ethan

26-03-2008, 03:08 PM

Most Dr's recommend to have the bloods done a week before so they have the blood results then and there when they do the scan so you get your results on the day. Otherwise you have to wait a few days or more for your result ratio.

The dr said the bloodtest had to be done on the same day, as close to the scan as possible for the best possible results. He made it quite clear to me i HAVE to get it done on the same day or it was pointless, mind you this is the same dr that had my blood boiling :banghead: by telling me not to get the scan done in the 1st place, why was i doing it theres no point :ecomcity::ecomcity: to me it seemed like he was on some kind of power trip... i miss my old dr :( why did he have to move away?!?! :( well good thing is i never have to see that other dr EVER again! :smiliedance:

Shera

26-03-2008, 03:18 PM

Leisa3 - It would be difficult to have your DF away for a while but you'll really appreciate each other when the work has finished. Can you make friends with some of the mums at your son's school? It can get lonely when your partner spends time away for work, but it can also be a time where you get to do the things that you don't have time for when hubby's around.

Electric Mumi - Try not to worry, Are you going to the Royal Brisbane for the scan? If you are - then I'll post on Mon night to let you know what they were like :)

Princess T - Your MIL's toilet training knowledge is so outdated & ignorant as the age a child is fully toilet trained varies from child to child & has no bearing on their intellect. It is fantastic that you speak to your daughter in Italian, many recent studies have shown that the optimum time for children to learn another language is between birth to before the onset of puberty & children who are bilingual have cognitive advantages. I only wish my DF had continued speaking German to our DS, he was understanding a lot (DS's Opa still speaks to him in German though), then DF decided to stop when he was 2 because he thought that it was confusing- it isn't, but, they sometimes take longer to speak, although obviously not in your daughter's case!

loulousmum

26-03-2008, 03:23 PM

Twiglet, as Lunar said, your advice is right. Get the bloods done after 10 week mark but definitely 2-3 days prior to the scan so that they are there and ready - you've had yours done haven't you? I don't know about where you are getting yours done but usually they will give a copy of the report to you and send one to your Dr. At SOGI where we go, they have a genetic counsellor who speaks to you beforehand about what the tests are designed to find and what their limitations are. He/She then speaks to you afterwards about what the scan and the blood tests mean.

In any case, if you've already had your bloods done then you are cool and groovy!

Mum2Ethan - I think your Dr is wrong! If I were you I wouldn't check with him but would call the scan place and confirm with them. If the scan is Saturday then you will need to have the tests done tomorrow and marked urgent.

They can only tell half the story without the bloods and Lunar is right, you will just have to wait it out for the written report of risk level etc. if you don't have the bloods upfront. Not a disaster, but not best case scenario either.

Great news MandyMum - we needed a positive story!!!:flowerz:

PrincessT

26-03-2008, 03:41 PM

Yep, bloods should be taken a few days before so you can get the results on the day. When I had my scan with Allegra they have a genetics specialist there and you speak to them after your scan. He has your blood test results and your scan and talks you through the results. I'm not sure if this is the case with all scan places but thats how my first NT scan went and that was at the Sydney Ultrasound for Women.

This time I am having my scan done at the hospital, so I am assuming that it works the same. I had the bloods taken yesterday and my scan is 9am Friday. I figured the results would need to be there Thursday afternoon for them to have it so early for my scan and with a pubic holiday Monday, I thought it best to have it yesterday rather than today.

So excited about the scan! I will bring a dvd with me I think. The last place were nice enough to email me images too which was nice. I hope this place does it too.

Twiglet

26-03-2008, 04:04 PM

Hello everyone, I'm super happy ecstatic!!!!
Just got home from the NT scan, and everything is fine! :yelclap: Risk was 1 in 10,000 which is very low, so no need to worry anymore (well, not about that, anyway, I'm sure I'll find something else to worry about soon enough!)

Twiglet, where are you having your scan? I went to Bev Hewitt, in Ventnor St West Perth. If you've had your blood test in the weeks before the scan, she'll give you your results straight away. DEFINITELY get hubby to come along if he can, mine did, and he loved seeing bub. We were asked if we'd like a DVD of the scan, and said no as we hadn't thought you'd see much this early, but I think we'll say yes at the morphology scan, as that will be even better! I'm sure it costs extra, but will be great to show the family - I'll be in Adelaide the week after the scan for a conference, so will be great to catch up with all my family there and show mum and dad their next grandchild!

We'll have to look out for each other on the 15th! I haven't booked in to any of the other seminars/antenatal classes yet, I suppose we should get onto that soon. I tried to get into Mike Aitken initially as my OB, but he was all booked out when I called at 6 weeks.

Congrats about your scan. That's great news. :fingerscrossed: we will be the same.

I think we only got into see Mike as he looked after our IVF

I like the idea of a DVD. MUm and Dad are traveling at the moment and this way they can feel included in what's happening.

Will ask Hubby to take some time off.

See you on the 15th. Well have to arrange to meet somewhere

They can't give you the results without the bloods AND the scan.
So, if you have the bloods done the same day, those results won't be available at the same time as the scan results are. Scan results are obviously available right after scan, but to get your proper results, they need the blood results AND the scan results to give you your ratio. Does that make sense?

Yes it does thanks. Roll on the 8th

Twiglet, as Lunar said, your advice is right. Get the bloods done after 10 week mark but definitely 2-3 days prior to the scan so that they are there and ready - you've had yours done haven't you?

Yup got them done yesterday so only 2 weeks to wait now.

Love the idea that you can see so much at 12 weeks.

loulousmum

26-03-2008, 04:17 PM

Speaking of meeting somewhere, we should all register to be sent BubHub pink ribbons if we don't already have them. You can tie it to your handbag or pram and it can act like a 'I will be the woman in the cafe with the red rose...' identifier!

KrissyM

26-03-2008, 08:34 PM

Wow, havent been on here since Thurs so its taken me nearly an hr to read everything, really should of put my glasses on first.
Shanysmum - so sorry for your loss my thoughts are with you
Spent easter in Adelaide catching up with family who all felt the need to rub my belly, not really understanding why at this stage its just all squishy fat atm, i found it a bit annoying but I guess I'll have to get used to it.
Went home from work yesterday sick with a massive headache, never had such a headache before in my life it was awful!!! my class was just beautiful when i told them I was going home, they were all feeling my forehead and saying yep your sick go home and go to bed. a few of the girls saw me when I left and stood at the carpark gate and waved - 5 and 6 yr olds are great!!! They were all so sweet when I came back today, checking I was all better cant wait till I'm 3 mths so I can tell them, the girls will be sooooo excited!!! I'm a bit sad I wont get to finish the year with them.
Oh well after all that reading I'm exhausted, bed time for this mum to be.

kas3

26-03-2008, 09:47 PM

I had my NT scan today. I only had the blood test yesterday, so I won't get the results until April 7 when I see my ob. The sonographer said that everything looks good - she said the nuchal fold (?) was only 1.5mm and anything over 3mm is a concern. Anyway, I'm just happy that the baby is still here, heart beating and all (156 bpm). My due date had also come forward - was October 2, now September 29. Oh, and we got our first picture :):):):):):)

shannysmum

27-03-2008, 08:57 AM

hi girls, some great news there for all.
yes i was told by pathology to have got bloods done 2 days prior to scan
all went well with me, except i could only have a coffee and toast at 6am and then nothing, but they didnt expect i wouldnt get in till 7pm for the d and c....i was starving!!! everyone was very lovely, no complaints. dont worry the rest of you. you'll be fine. i had a feeling from when i had my 1st scan, he said there were some worrying signs, so im sure you are all having lovely healthy bubs!!! good luck for the rest of your journeys

Littleyorkshirepudding

27-03-2008, 10:00 AM

Hi Ladies,

I'm back from my travels abroad and can't believe 7 weeks has gone so fast and can't believe how much reading I have to do to catch up on all the news here and all the new people to chat too since I was last on.

I hope everyone is well and enjoying the first trimester coming to an end. I have just had my nuchal scan this morning and all is looking good won't get the results back for a week as only had bloods done today. It was so nice to see the baby and to see the heartbeat a real joy, and such a relief too to see it all as it should be.

Now back to the reading - I have so much to catch up on at least I know what to do when the jet lag hits at 4am

Take Care

Little Pud :wave:

YacinesMommy

27-03-2008, 11:57 AM

I had my NT scan yesterday, was supposed to have had it on Tues but when I turned up for the scan they told me that I had missed my appointment:mad: and that it had been at 1230 not 130pm I distinctly remember that I was given 2 options at the time of booking. 130 on Tues or 230 on Thurs. I had even written that time in my diary and I always repeat it back to the receptionist once I’ve made the appointment. “So that’s 130 on Tues the 25th March” not sure what happened.
Anyway so they were nice enough to do all the genetic counselling stuff that day and then were able to squeeze me in for the following day. So yesterday I went back with my mum and Yacine in tow. I was lucky enough to have the same Doc who did all of Yacine’s scans last time. She remembered me and said “so this was one that was prepares earlier” pointing at Yacine. I thought that was so cute. She is the loveliest lady and makes the whole experience even better. I was so happy to see my little beany :goodvibes: jumping around in there. S/he was perfect in every way. The nuchal fold was 1.6mm and the beany is measuring 6.7cm from crown to rump. My risk for Trisomy 21 is 1:8137
and for Trisomy 13/18 is 1: 15251. I was so relieved. :smiliedance:My mum couldn’t get over the fact that it was already looking like a baby and had all 10 fingers and 10 toes. Just very skinny at the moment. As soon as I can I will scan the 3D pics and post them for you. My due date has also been adjusted to the 30 Sep but I’m still going to stay here as I feel like I know you all now. :flowerz:

*Chels*

27-03-2008, 12:05 PM

Hi girls
Welcome back Pud!

Glad everyones scans are going well!!
I booked my scan today:yelclap:Only 6 weeks to go till I see my baby!!:smiliedance:Thats all my news at the mo.
Tonight inlaws are having Riley so DH and I are off to casino for dinner and some gambling!:D

Twiglet

27-03-2008, 12:14 PM

S/he was perfect in every way. The nuchal fold was 1.6 and the beany is measuring 6.7cm from crown to rump. My risk for Trisomy 21 is 1:8137
and for Trisomy 13/18 is 1: 15251. I was so relieved. My mum couldn’t get over the fact that it was already looking like a baby and had all 10 fingers and 10 toes. Just very skinny at the moment. As soon as I can I will scan the 3D pics and post them for you. My due date has also been adjusted to the 30 Sep but I’m still going to stay here as I fell like I know you all now.

Wow contrats. Can't wait to see the photos

Hi Ladies,

I'm back from my travels abroad and can't believe 7 weeks has gone so fast and can't believe how much reading I have to do to catch up on all the news here and all the new people to chat too since I was last on.

Welcome back

So very very tired at the moment. Hubbie is being a dream at the moment. Washing, cleaning, making dinner. He doesn't want me doing anything. Very strange to get used too I must say but I think I could get used to it.

Sent off for my ribbon today as well.

YacinesMommy

27-03-2008, 12:34 PM

Hubbie is being a dream at the moment. Washing, cleaning, making dinner. He doesn't want me doing anything. Very strange to get used too I must say but I think I could get used to it.
Mine too :smiliedance:,..... the only thing I do at home at the moment is the washing (I'm a bit of a control freak when it comes to washing clothes :o). DH does the cleaning, vaccuming (SP?) and dinner most nights,... oh and he gets the lovely job of cleaning Tiggers Toilet (kitty litter) :D

becca022

27-03-2008, 01:58 PM

Hi everyone, my name is Bec & I thought I would join your chat.
I found out 2 weeks ago that I am pregnant with #2 & finally got the due date yesterday. Which is October 26.
I also have a 3 year old named Thomas.

So hi :wave:

Twiglet

27-03-2008, 03:18 PM

oh and he gets the lovely job of cleaning Tiggers Toilet (kitty litter) :D

:laughing::laughing: We have 2 BIG dogs so he's going lots of pop patrol in our garden.

So hi :wave:

Welcome bec

mum2ethan

27-03-2008, 03:23 PM

:wave:Hi Becca, Congrats and welcome

OMG Can you believe there is a due in December thread already!!! where has the time gone??? :eek:

Twiglet

27-03-2008, 04:12 PM

OK I need advice.

I have a friend that is desperate to get pregnant. She has had 2 MC and has just told me its another single line this month. Getting pregnant is her main goal at the moment.

In December I told her that I couldn't get pregnant and we were thinking about IVF however I didn't want her to feel that she had to stop talking about trying for a baby around me. So far I've only told 3 people (and of course all of you) that we actual went ahead with the IVF. Didn't want people to be continually asking me if it had worked.

Well I plan to announce that I'm pregnant at our monthly girlies night because it'll be 12 weeks. :yelclap: I've scheduled lunch with her the day before to tell her on her own so it's not such a shock.

Any ideas on how I broach the subject with her?

CraigS

27-03-2008, 04:30 PM

As Kas mentioned she went in for her NT scan yesterday while I was attending my compulsory training at work. I'm sure you will be interested to know that the training was very good :)

I wasn't really paying a lot of attention till I got the text message from Kas saying "Baby is good".

At morning tea she met me outside to show me the scan and give me all the news. It turns out I missed a lot. The operator gave her a full tour of the baby.

All I got was this picture :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/grahford/2364214563/

I'm really looking forward to the next scan.

Craig.

PrincessT

27-03-2008, 04:30 PM

Welcome Bec and Welcome home LYP!

Twig - I think you should just tell her honestly what happened and explain to her that you wanted to tell her seperately to the other girls because you know its a senstive subject. If you dont tell her about the IVF, she might find out about it some other way and might feel hurt. I dont know, its a hard one isnt it. I also have a friend who is trying to get pregnant and we started trying at the same time and she is in month 4 of trying and I feel like I dont want to talk about it in case she is feeling upset or anything.

On another note - yesterday I saw my great aunt who is a few years younger than my grandmother and had a child later in life, thus my cousin is about 33 now. Well, I saw her at the cake shop and she asked me if I was pregnant (Not that I look it but my grandmother had already shared with her our good news), I confirmed that I was and we taked about it for a few minutes. She asked what exact date I was due, where I was having the baby, have I had my scan yet...asking quite specific questions not general ones. I answered them and then politely asked if her daughter was thinking of having another. She was quite rude about it and told me she didnt know. Well today I saw my grandmother and she said "what did you tell aunty yesterday" and I repeated what I had said. Then she then said that her niece was also pregnant and due about a week before me. I thought it was strange she didnt share the news with me when I asked her at the cake shop. Its not like the mum to be shared the news herself and she was so weird when I asked her.... its kind of like she was willing to ask the questions but defensive when answering them. This probably doesnt make any sense at all does it... hahahah anyway.

KrissyM

27-03-2008, 05:08 PM

Its a tricky situation twiglet, havent been in it myself but 2 of my friends have been in the last 12 mths with sister and sister in law. I dont think there is an easy way but I think telling her on her own might give her the chance to digest in her own time without feeling overwhealmed. As for how to bring it up I cant help you but you can always lighten things up by say pregnacy in contagious (it is whrere I work all you have to do is get bumped by a pregnant belly and you'll end up pregnant :laughing:) My girlfriends SIL was happy for her, she said it was hard but she knows that getting pregnant is going to be hard for her and that people are going to get pregnant while she's trying and thats just part of life. Who knows how your friend will react, go with you gut its probally telling you the right way to do it
good luck

Twiglet

28-03-2008, 09:30 AM

Thanks for all the advise.

As for how to bring it up I cant help you but you can always lighten things up by say pregnacy in contagious

I love this. Think that's a great idea. Am going to start off with telling her about the IVF. Its only fair.

Congrats Craig. Love the pic.

Well in a really bad mood today. Those hormones are really kicking in. Can't wait until I tell everyone so they can understand. Taking all my effort to appear normal at the moment.

Don't know why but really worry about the baby today. Scared of losing it or there being something wrong. Hoping its just hormones.

bubblespossumbear

28-03-2008, 09:56 AM

hi, i just joined today. my name is leah i am 22 and due in october 2008 with my 4th baby. i waqs wondering if i could join in the chats? i have 3 daughters already isabella who is almost 3, lillian who is 18 months old and claire who is almost 6 months (she was an october 2007 bub) i am due on the 17th but am sure bubs will be arriving around the 3rd. hope i can get to know some of you better and congrats to you all on the pregnancies.

leah:)

Lilys*mummy

28-03-2008, 10:08 AM

YacinesMommy

28-03-2008, 12:17 PM

PrincessT

28-03-2008, 03:59 PM

Lily's mummy - I agree the OB shouldnt pressure you but as Yancies mummy said, women of all ages can have children with special needs and even though you wouldnt consider a termination, many would feel the need to be prepared. Its up to you though, but dont stress too much!

In saying that, I had mine today and was so so happy I got to see my blessed baby. I am so lucky to have my baby. I thought about all the things that can and do go wrong with babies and children and it makes me so much more greatful that I have one beautiful child and another on the way. It makes you realise how lucky you are to even carry a child when so many cannot.

I was holding Allegra the other day and thinking about Sophie Delezio and how she was not even 3 when she was in her terrible accident and how little she was and how much of a fighter she is. I know her dad as he works in the same office as me and I was watching some footage a few weeks ago and I just broke down... I think that we are just so lucky to be in our current position.

Anyway, have a wonderful weekend ladies and gent.
T x

Lunar

28-03-2008, 04:55 PM

Lilys*mummy - I think its completely upto you if you want to have an NT scan or not. I dont think its right for to OB to push you into having one :no:, but in saying that, you say that you are low risk because you are 21,... my neices daughter was 23 when she had her little girl and found out 2 days after she was born that the baby had DS. I think she would have been alot better prepared if she had known before hand. Just my thoughts. Tell me to go away if you want :D

You are right. Women of all ages have children with ds and other special needs. I was only 19 when I fell preg with DD1, she has ds.
But having said that, don't let ANYONE pressure you into doing something you don't want to.
When I was preg with DD2 EVERY single Dr I saw tried to persuade me into having CVS or Amnio.. and for what? Nothing. I always said... "We want another child. Pink/blue/two heads/ ds/ we don't care! We will love who ever comes along. We don't get to chose who is sent to us, we just love who ever is."
Not that they listened to me anyway. They all thought I was an idiot!

Don't let them pressure you. Just say "No thanks, we have decided against testing this time, and that is all I want to hear of it thank you."
If they keep going... maybe try shoving your foot in their mouth, might shut them up for a bit, lol.:laughing:

Feeling pretty crappy, not much to report other than that.
Scan is on Wednesday, guess I'll be nervous til then. I don't care what the results come back as (obviously) i just want to know that our baby is alive and growing.

Lilys*mummy

28-03-2008, 05:48 PM

PrincessT - Great news your scan went well!

Yeah I know that just because I'm only 21 doesn't mean that it won't happen to our baby. I know there is a chance at any age.I just ment that it's not like I'm 45 and the risk is higher IYKWIM....
I'm definately not going to let any Dr force me into anything that I dont want to do :D.

alby2508

29-03-2008, 08:13 AM

Welcome Bec :wave:
So sorry for your lose Shannysmum :hugs:.

Well I had my first OB appointment yesterday. Everything is going fine with bubs. He bought up the subject of having the NT scan & bloods done. I told him I wasn't interested in having it done as I'm only 21 and even if I was placed in the higher risk catergory I wouldn't have the amnio done anyway & it would just result in me stressing the whole pregnancy which I don't want. He was kinda pushing for it and I explained that even if our baby had DS we would not even be considering a terminaton anyway. He then went on to say wouldn't we want to be prepared before the birth if we were having a special needs baby. I was getting kinda frustrated and just said NO!, I dont want anymore testing done until the morphology scan. Then when I got home all I really keep thinking about now is should I have it done, I woke up in the middle of the night and couldn't sleep as I couldnt stop thinking about it. Only because he was pushing for it though. It wasn't my OB that I will usually be seeing so I can't wait to see my usual one.
Sorry about my whinging!
Hope everyone is having a great week! And good luck to everyone who is having their NT scan done soon! :flowerz:

You do whatever you want to do hun- can't believe he pressured you like that.

The NT is more stats for people to consider and isn't a definitive answer either way. Some people like to know these things as it makes them more confident- others don't because it makes them more nervous (even if the stats are good). So you do what you want to not what others think. For your age group your chance is 0.06% of having a baby with DS (Price and Robinson 2004) the NT scan will just give you another number like this might be higher might be lower but will not give a definitive answer. Don't want to start a debate on this everyone just giving you some positive support Lilysmum :):)

Hope all is well. I have OB on Tuesday so excited!!!!

loulousmum

29-03-2008, 08:30 AM

Princess T - I know what you mean about your aunt and the weirdness about your cousin etc. and her pregnancy. Back when I was about 9 weeks pregnant with #2 I ran into a girl from my mothers' group at Gymboree. At that time I was working and so only saw the mothers group every now and then and they didn't know I was pregnant yet. I told her and she quizzed me about dates, scan, how long it took to conceive etc etc. I asked her if she was thinking of trying for #2 and she just said "oh yeah, at some stage". Anyway, at the next mothers' group dinner when I announced that I was about 12 weeks along, she announced that she was 14 weeks along.

It was quite strange for me, because she hadn't mentioned it when quizzing me and she sees that group of girls every week but waited to tell them at the same time as me. I guess I'll never know what all that was about, but just remember, people's reactions to your pregnancy say everything about themselves and nothing about you!:yes:

I'm from a huge family and my cousins or sisters-in-law have had kids within two weeks either side of both of both of mine. You don't get the spotlight for too long if you know what I mean!!!:laughing:

Alby - I believe that they use the same blood test result (obviously) in conjunction with both nuchal scans to narrow down whether or not to make a suggestion to go for further testing. One of my best friends has fraternal twin girls and at her 12 week scan they indicated to her that the blood test result put her in the category of higher likelihood for chromosonal issues. The nuchal was fine for both babies but they still recommended a CVS test. She had it and it turned out that both were fine. I guess it just means that they may be more careful with their language and maybe be more likely to suggest further testing if something looks a bit awry. I will have whatever testing they suggest as I think it is always better to know what you're dealing with and be prepared. I am a bit of a square though and love reading and studying up to be armed with as much theoretical knowledge as possible....well, I guess I'll know on 8 April....:yelclap:

loulousmum

29-03-2008, 08:37 AM

By the way - has anyone seen this month's Shop 4 Kids mag? Sooo much cute stuff and so many hours of web surfing ahead....:)

mum2ethan

29-03-2008, 06:12 PM

Had my NT scan today all looked well, but they dont tell you the results have to get it off my dr, but they gave me 4 little pics and by the size it is 13wks exactly so thats 4 days ahead of my LMD est due date. Was so happy to see the heart beating (180bpm) but he said that was normal cos the little one was so active jumping around it wouldnt stay still so it was hard to get good pics! haha cheeky bugger! hope you all have a great weekend

Electric Mumi

29-03-2008, 07:31 PM

WOW yancines mummy!!! Thats fabulous news for you!! Cant wait till I see my lil ratbag on tuesday!! Hope I get a good view, Im so excited!

Welcome and congrats Bec !!!!:hugs:

Ffrenchstar

29-03-2008, 07:41 PM

Hey everyone,

Long time no see...we have had a huge week..DD and I have been in Gympie and Nambour hospitals as she had bad gastro and ended up being dehydrated...my tiny bubba had to have naso-gastric tubes, blood tests, ultrasounds and a drip:( Poor little thing....we went on Tuesday and only got home late last night....now we all have the flu! DH and the boys got a motel room next to the hospital as it is a long way from our home.

Anyway, we are all quite happy regardless and DD is on the mend! She is so skinny though, only weighs 9kg now!:(

Glad to hear most peoples scans have gone well etc....I sitll wont be having one until 20 weeks...hehe still havent decided which (if any) hospital to go to.

My morning sickness is sooo bad atm...apparantly wekk 9 is the worst so it should be uphill from next week!:fingerscrossed:

Anyway, I might have an early one tonight....boys are watching a movie and DD is asleep., little princess:goodvibes:

*Chels*

29-03-2008, 07:50 PM

Hi girls!
I AM 12 WEEKS TODAY:smiliedance:
Lilysmummy-I get what you mean about the NT scan-I wont be having one either.My middie was really great and didnt push me at all-in fact she thinks its better not to get it done!
I had Riley in NZ and there was never any mention of this scan.
I am having my first scan May 16th:goodvibes:Cant wait to see bubs!!

Ffrenchie-:hugs: Hope you all recover quickly.Gastro sux big time!

I am sooo stoked-I got thru the 1st trimester with NO morning sickness:smiliedance:I pee far too much tho so I guess that makes up for it LOL.

Ffrenchstar

29-03-2008, 07:52 PM

Thanks Chels.

Yeah I was lucky I only saw midwives too and they were happy for me not to get the 12 week scan:)

84zsazsa

29-03-2008, 09:02 PM

:wave:Hi Ladies,

Well i jumped in and introduced myself a couple of weeks ago but have not said hi since then. Just finished reading up to this point.

Sorry for the losses :hugs:

and good to read up on the other bubs progess. I had my NT scan Wednesday but won't get results til Monday so i will keep you all posted. It was great to see bub looking like a bub for the 1st time!!

My extreme tiredness has started to lift which is nice and the weather is cooling down....Yehar!!

1 thing that has kept me worried the whole way but is my lack of morning sickness!! Is it true that it means there is something wrong if u get little to none??

I only got about 3 days (which were quite intense) Right on 12 weeks. Like a final wave good-bye of the first Trimester!!! Lol :D

Well good luck with the coming weeks guys and i will drop in again soon.

Cheers, Danni :sleeping:

becca022

30-03-2008, 10:02 AM

Thanks everyone.
Glad to see peoples tests are going well.
I'm having the NT scan on the 17th of April, so I hope it all goes well. My DS has Spina Bifida, so I am having all the scans & tests done this time atleast just so I know if there's anything wrong so I can be prepared.
I'm so sick of this morning sickness, no vomiting, just nausea, although it's not as bad as somtimes. :barf:

farmmummy

30-03-2008, 03:09 PM

Finally I've gotten in and read all the new post. Well I had my san on Thursday and all is good there is a healthy happy baby with a really strong heart beat. I am even 2 days a head in my dates now but I am sticking to my own calculations. We didn't have a NT scan but because bub was in the right possition at the right time she did the messurements any way. Said that it all looked good but with out the blood test it didn't really mean any thing. Sooo I am off to the Mater on Wednesday for my anti-natal visit and book in with middy and ob very excited because I'm looking forward to catching up with people as well and I'll be childless for a day or two some mummy time. Matt is talking about taking me down to the Gold Coast so I can have a papmer session before the bub comes along. Well I think that is about it for now Matt is playing the Xbox 360 so I am able to get on the net with out him feeling left out. Men be suck little kids. Well I think that about covers it, feel a little brighter for seeing my little Jelly Bean. I will try and get back on before I leave for Brissy on Tuesday.

Leisa - My Dh is working away from home has been now for nearly 12 months, will be 12 months in May. I miss him heaps and he misses us too but it helps to pay the bills and to help pay the bills I am about to set off and move in with my inlaws for the next few months so that I can work in a fruit packing shed to save some money for when this one comes a long.

LYP - Welcome back

Becca - Welcome

kirra

30-03-2008, 04:05 PM

Hi guys,

Was thinking no ones posting but bubhub stopped sending me reminder emails so am now up to date. Forgot most of the replies to people though.

Sorry for your loss Shannysmum :hugs: keep your spirits high.

Now I am having NT test on Tuesday april fools day DH is concerned about the date :no: men.
Dr didn't want to send me for the scan said just wait for the 3 blood test at 15 weeks that rules out a few things. I said no I will feel better knowing the results (I worked with kids and families who have disabilities so I would like to be as prepared as possible) I said its was liams most active scan and I want the chance to see the bubs one extra time and anyway I'm paying for the bloody thing so give it too me. He did. SO bring on tuesday. He gave me maxalon for times of need but I can't have it in the end it just wipes me out and I need to sleep so Ms is here to stay for now.

I know its early but since last night I have been feeling fluttering where the bub is. Heard that you feel it sooner after your 1st as you know what to look out for so will wait and see if it continues very exciting. I haven't been craving much so far maybe morning sickness helping to deter such things. I have gone off a lot of things but am drinking heaps of diet cordial thats the same as last time always thristy at night But stop at a certain time otherwise I am up all night going to the loo.

Ok lovely ladies and men time for me to go and do house duties have house inspection this week.

kirra

30-03-2008, 04:08 PM

Ah thats what I was going to say ffrenchstar sorry to hear about your daughter being so sick how scary for you all and now you all have the flu. Let me know if I can do anything for you over the net :wave: Not much help being states apart but will be here if needed.

Ffrenchstar

30-03-2008, 04:10 PM

Thankyou Kirra!:hugs: You are lovely! We are on the mend though thank goodness....Tayla wont let Daddy go since we got home from hospital!! She missed him:(

jaface

30-03-2008, 04:46 PM

WOW So many posts!!!

I havent been on for a while as I have just been way too tired. I try and log and to keep up with everyone but by the time I get through all the posts I am too sleepy to reply.

Welcome to the few newbies that have joined us, you will find all the girls and Craig lovely and fully supportive.

I have my NT Scan on the 9th April and cant wait. I did have my Obs appointment on the 17th March, and I did receive the first photo shoot of our beautiful little bub. The Obs said everything looked fine. My Obs is going to push for the results of the NT Scan the same day as I need to travel an hour to him as our Obs in my home town is overworked and not taking anyone else. So that was really nice of him to save us two lots of travelling. And I dont have to wait for the results which is even better.

I do have a question that I would love if any of you can help. I have had a Blinder of a Headache since last night and it wont disappear. I was wondering if any of you lovely ladies or craig know of any safe NATURAL remedy to get rid of this. I have drank heaps and heaps of water so I am definately not dehydrated. Please HELP!!! I have end of month tomorrow and really dont need this on top of it.

Its great to see everyone is going along smoothly, and fantastic with the Scan Results.

Thanks :)

kirra

30-03-2008, 05:08 PM

jaface Hey :wave:. I have been getting terrible headaches on and off too and there isn't really much I can do to get rid of them. My neck was really bad and I got that sorted out which helped a bit. I had a few migraines in the first trimester with liam as well. I hope someone can help you and you feel better soon.

farmmummy

30-03-2008, 05:10 PM

The only things I can think of is to use a hot pack, suppose to open the blood vessles and help blood flow to the brain. I know I've been getting sinuse and tension headaches but mine get to a point where I need to take panadol which is safe to use. I did get very close to a migrane the other night and I had tried every thing but because of my nose and sinuses nothing was working so I took panadine forte which is also safe.
Dark quiet room also helps s they say. Hope this helps

sweetperfectchild

30-03-2008, 05:17 PM

Is it just me or is this first trimester about a thousand years long?? Still only ten weeks! Can't wait til the NT scan on April 14th. I splurged on a whole load of maternity gear from Ripe at Myer, as the bump is now undisguisable. It's all stuff that would look good with a flat tummy too, but if anything goes wrong I'm not sure I could bear to wear it. I'm so proud of my little bump!

loulousmum

30-03-2008, 05:37 PM

Kirra - I am feeling some tiny movements as well. I started feeling them around 14 weeks with #2 but this time it is at 11 weeks (tomorrow). A couple of weeks ago I thought I felt movement but it was only wind moving through, TMI! But yesterday and today I am definitely feeling something quite different!

SinglePregnantChick - based on my calculations, you are 11 weeks! And yes, it does seem to be going on forever. What about that woman in the paper today 57 and told that her baby bump was a tumour!!!! I guess no trimester felt long for her because she didn't know she was pregnant!

It feels like a really really long time for me as it turns out that my BFP showed up only days after conception - so when I thought I was 5 weeks they put me back to about 4. Insane. I can hardly believe that it is now just 9 days until the scan...back when I made the appointment it felt like a lifetime away!

loulousmum

30-03-2008, 05:39 PM

Sorry SinglePregChick - just looked at your ticker again and realised that it says 18/01/08 - was that your date of conception or lmp? Sorry! I thought it was Due on 18/10 and so you would be about the same as me (11 weeks tomorrow)!!
So yes, it must seem like a really really long time to you!!!
Hang in there!:yes:

Leisa3

31-03-2008, 08:38 AM

Hi, everyone. Anyone else still absolutely exsausted? My body is weak, my eyes burn, have no energy. My lower back, around tail bone area, is really painfull. Had to wear a pregnancy lumber brace with other pregnancies, but not this early. It's my best friend. Helps back alot. Anyone else that gets a sore back, especially lower should go get one. Man am I hungry all the time. Sometimes I think it can't be possible. Worried about massive weight gain. Sickness slowly easing, so the six kilos I lost will be regained very quick if I keep eating the way I am. Husband and I have picked a name for a girl, no boys name yet. Kinda hard on third since I already have two boys. Maya Grace. I really love to pick some names early so it's like a little person inside. Can't wait to find out what I'm having. The next few weeks will drag I bet. Anyway Cohen asked my nicely to make him Lasange for tea when I dropped him to school, so I'm going to be orgainised today. Maybe have a coffee to pick me up. Need something to get me through housework. :ecomcity:

Lunar

31-03-2008, 09:10 AM

Hello ladies, (and Craig)

I too have been feeling little flutters for over a week now. I didn't think it was possible to feel them that early so didn't say anything, thinking you all would think I was crazy, lol.
It's always around the same spot on my lower left side, def little kicks. I felt #1 at 15.5 weeks, #2 at 14 weeks, so makes sense I feel this one earlier too.

Katie, sorry to hear about Tayla, glad to hear she is on the mend tho.

Have my scan wednesday, can't wait.

Yes, this first 3 months feels like forever! It's the middle 3 months that fly I think, then the last 3 take forever again as you prepare for the birth and arrival of baby. Can't wait to start feeling better. This nausea and vomiting is driving me nuts! Not to mention frequent trips to the loo ( not just talking about extra urine either:no:) it's horrible, I want it to stop! It's like the longest bout of gastro in the world!!! Driving me nuts!

I have set up heaps of work for myself to do between now and wednesday morning so I can keep my mind busy and the days don't seem so long.

Hope everyone is keeping well.
Good luck Kirra for tomorrow (sorry if I've forgotten anyone else having scans... good luck!)

Ciao,
Lunar.:hugs:

kas3

31-03-2008, 11:50 AM

Lunar

31-03-2008, 12:14 PM

CraigS

31-03-2008, 12:17 PM

My belly is getting bigger :)

Question for everyone... Going by my LMP I am due on 2 October, but when I went for the NT the sonographer said 29 September.

Should I be going by the revised EDD???

(With the new EDD I am 14 weeks today; with the old EDD I am 14 weeks on Friday :smiliedance:)

Well this is odd, replying to my DW. She is home sick and I'm at work.

I'm sure we will talk about this tonight, but here are my thoughts.

First up, I'm not a doctor :) So I could be talking complete rubbish.

I think both. LMP date doesn't change because it is set in stone. I always thought the EDD from ultrasound was based on size and other stuff.

So I would say you are 13 weeks 3 days, with an EDD of 29 Sept. So the baby is a little bit ahead of schedule.

My feeling is that the EDD would move around a small amount depending on how the baby was progressing, but the LMP would obviously stay the same :)

Then we can make it more confusing and throw in age based on actual moment of conception :hair:.

Just my thoughts, but I look forward to hearing from other more informed people.

Craig.

PinkLily

31-03-2008, 01:47 PM

Hello all! Happy to read all the good news so far with scans..
Had my NT scan last week and all is good. NT measurement was 1.4mm which is normal, but they won't have the official results matched with the blood test for over a week - even though I had the blood test done 2 weeks ago?! They obviously don't do it straight away there...
Bub's heartbeat was 167bpm and measured 67.1mm. He/she was moving heaps too. Love seeing my baby on screen :D

My doctor didn't pressure me at all to have the test done. He said that I'm low risk, but it was up to me. My main reason to do it was so I could see my baby and put my mind at ease that he/she is developing normally. Although the main reason for test is DS, they also check all the vital organs, limbs, etc. Was so precious when the sonographer was checking bubs hands and bub held them both up infront of it's face!
I don't think a high risk test result would make a difference in me continuing on with the pregnancy, unless the test picked up something majorly wrong. But I'd still like to have the knowledge and choice, even if it is just to prepare ourselves...

I've been feeling small movements already too, since last Thursday. Wasn't sure at first, but it's definately bub :yes: Mainly when I'm sitting, or in bed. With my first I started to feel slight movements from 14 weeks.

Nausea has started to ease thank goodness. Can't say the same for the headaches, backache, tiredness or skin breakouts though! :hair: Ah well, all this and more to look forward to over the next 6 months :p

Twiglet

31-03-2008, 01:59 PM

11 weeks today. :yelclap:

Having a hard time at the moment trying to be positive about the baby being health and normal. All this talk of NT Scan's and dissolving babies. So sorry if this offends anyone but am not going to read let along comment of the +/- points of NT scans. All I'm going to read up to is "NT scan last week and all is good" and then say Congrats toall those who have had a good result.

Again sorry if it offends

YacinesMommy

31-03-2008, 02:23 PM

Twiglet

31-03-2008, 02:46 PM

Twiglet - I felt exactly the same as you until I had my scan. I thought I'd walk in they'd do the scan and there would be no baby. All very scary. Lucky for me all is fine. I too am sorry If I have offended anyone by my post just now.

Thanks for that. Nice to know someone feels like I do. Hopefully everything will be ok on the 8th and I can stop being silly

Didn't offend me. Just a case of me being a Miss Worry pants.

farmmummy

31-03-2008, 02:53 PM

Good afternoon ladies and Craig

Hope you are all starting to feel better now and thoes who had scans went well. Matt is back on the xbox so I can chat while he is home. A big novilty.
Well tomorrow I'm off to Brissy to get ready for my first anti-natal visit and book in with the hospital. I don't know what is more exciting booking in or catching up with friends. Will be child free which is going to feel odd, I've got to go and drop Sarah off at her grandparents tomorrow then off to Brissy. Sarah is off to mils because it's going to be such a big day for her and me plus I'll get to do a few things and they will be easier with out dragging her from a to b then over to c and d iykwim.
Since I've hit 12 weeks I am more confident and I went and fished out my maternity clothes out of storage. I am thinking that it's going to be a cold winter this year and might need more trackie pants. Plus I washed a bra in the wash yesterday only had a small hole in it and now I can put my arm in it the whole side is gone. So I might pick up a new bra while I'm at it.

Tina - I now have your number in my phone and as soon as I know what time my ob appointment is after talking with the middy I'll send you a sms. I can't believe my tummy already, Matt said that I am about the same size as I was at 5 months with Jack last year and in the pic I'm wearing maternity pants.:hugs:

Twiglet - hun I can completly see where you are coming from being in that spot to. Once I read about the disolving I was starting to stress again and I asked the sonographer to look for a heart beat first before showing me. It is hard not to stress about these things but you also need to stay positive :hugs: (easier said than done:rolleyes:)

Luna - Your doing the right thing keeping busy that's what I did in the lead up not only does it keep you mind off things it helps make time go quicker. :hugs: You lucky thing I wish I could already feel movements that wasn't wind for a change.

CraigS

31-03-2008, 04:13 PM

All I'm going to read up to is "NT scan last week and all is good" and then say Congrats toall those who have had a good result.

I know how you feel. Kas keeps on depressing herself by reading horrible things on the internet, and then freaking out. Which then freaks me out.

Craig.

PrincessT

31-03-2008, 06:03 PM

Hey everyone,
Sorry Ive been a bit MIA but ive been in hospital. Ive had gastro and i'm dehydrated!! Fun, fun, fun. I must say the local hospital were fantastic. As soon as I got there they found me a bed in the emergency department and put me on a drip and had a midwife come and check on bubs too. I was able to come home today and ive been at my mums as she is being my nurse!
I'm on the hydrolite and my darling husband put it in a scotch glass for me - like a cocktail! he is trying to make me laugh as I feel like a rag doll.
I'm off to lie down now... keep well ladies!

Shera

31-03-2008, 06:50 PM

Hello everyone, sorry to hear that some of you have been sick & are worried about their scans.

I was worried & nervous, DF was so lovely & did his best to distract me, he took us out on his boat for the day yesterday. We spent the day at Moreton Island, the weather was superb & the water was so clear, we could see starfish & coloured fish swimming under our feet & a curious dolphin came over to the boat, so it was a wonderful distraction until I arrived home & the 'evening sickness' hit full force!

I felt sick all night & nervous again until I got a glimpse of the baby today. DF & I went to The Royal Brisbane for my scan & waited about 30min before the scan. There were 5 people in the room! 3 medical professionals (1 U/S operator, 2 trainees & 2 sales people from GE (they were testing & trying to sell the new U/S machine). I was terrified that they would find nothing but they told me to empty my bladder (sorry - TMI!) & then they had a better view. Baby & placenta looked good & bub is measuring 6 days ahead of the EDD at 7.7cm long with a nuchal thickness of 1mm.

The U/S lasted about 10-15min & they gave me 3 pics to keep - one was a 3D image which I didn't request but will ensure that I make clear that I don't want a 3D scan at my 19 wk U/S, hopefully I won't need any more scans after 19wks. I'm still sticking to my EDD as I tend to have good sized babies even though I have a thin build.

Take Care everyone & try not to worry about your scans - sending positive vibes your way :)

loulousmum

31-03-2008, 06:54 PM

Wow, this time next week, I will be getting ready for a sleepless night as I will be so excited about my scan 8.30am Tues morning 8th.
I think I have to stop worrying as other people are clearly doing it for me. Someone today asked me if 'the babies are still hanging in there' - I said that as I hadn't noticed them fall out that I had to assume that all was well.
I've also been told twice today that twins are high risk and that I shouldn't be relaxing even though I'm so close to 12 weeks.
People are insane. As if I haven't thought of all of this myself....:no: