October 2013 Babies Club

monday monday · 13-03-2013 11:18am

Thanks Das Kitty. yeah i know i'm just being silly. i think reading things on the internet is the worst thing i can do. i'm like "hang on, i'm not getting that symptom, ot that one, or that one,aggghhh!!!".
but super excited to tell people. i told my parents after the scan. i have never ever ever got a hug off my dad(he's not much for talking about feelings) but he hugged me the next day when no one was around. i couldn't believe it.
holding off telling everyone else,including himselfs parents until after hospital app. we're not married but happily together nearly 9 years. dreading telling his parents, they're never really happy about anything so i don't think this will be any different.

nikpmup · 13-03-2013 1:03pm

Welcome Monday Monday, and congrats!
DoctorBoo, glad the sickness is easing off. Mine seems to be ramping up - I had an awful heave in the car yesterday evening and I'm feeling decidedly ropey today! I bought a pack of mini oat biccies to nibble from M&S, they seem to help. Boobs are expanding at a ridiculous rate - I'll be Lolo Ferrari before long! I'm up nearly two cup sizes, and they are so sore!
I have my first appointment in Holles St tomorrow, reeealy hoping to get a mini scan! I'll keep you posted

I have only told a handful of people in work, I had to as I work in residential care with people who can be aggressive, so I'll have to be kept in a quieter area. I'm off now for another 10 days, so by the time I go back I'll be nearly 9 weeks, so much closer to the magic 12. I can't wait to tell everyone - they'll all be really excited for us. It's going verrrry slowly....... Roll on April!

Wooha · 13-03-2013 4:46pm

Just had to post this, sooo excited!!
10 weeks today and had a check up with the doc this morning. She asked if I wanted to try and see if we could find a heartbeat, so I said "Absolutely!!"
I think she used a Doppler – first it was showing my heart rate, and then it changed to 144 and she said "And that's the baby's" - it then switched over between mine and the baby's a couple of times, but it was soooo cool!! Makes it a lot more real that there is actually a real live baby in there :-)
Next big exciting thing is in 3 week when I have my first scan in CUH :-)

I told close family and friends and my boss + 1 colleague at work. Really wanted to blurt it out today at work, was nearly wondering why nobody was asking me why I had this insane looking grin on my face all day :-)
But will tell them in 3 weeks after the scan – can't wait!!

julias_jewel · 13-03-2013 6:34pm

Wooha wrote: »

Just had to post this, sooo excited!!
10 weeks today and had a check up with the doc this morning. She asked if I wanted to try and see if we could find a heartbeat, so I said "Absolutely!!"
I think she used a Doppler – first it was showing my heart rate, and then it changed to 144 and she said "And that's the baby's" - it then switched over between mine and the baby's a couple of times, but it was soooo cool!! Makes it a lot more real that there is actually a real live baby in there :-)
Next big exciting thing is in 3 week when I have my first scan in CUH :-)

I told close family and friends and my boss + 1 colleague at work. Really wanted to blurt it out today at work, was nearly wondering why nobody was asking me why I had this insane looking grin on my face all day :-)
But will tell them in 3 weeks after the scan – can't wait!!

Oooh thats brill wooha !! Delighted for you xx

Have a quick question for you all... Hair is in dire need of a colour but no what to do! My friend said once theres windows open and a bit of air coming its fine.

Anyone any thoughts on this? On one hand im nervous about it,on the other my hair is ridiculous!

nikpmup · 13-03-2013 9:54pm

julias_jewel wrote: »

Oooh thats brill wooha !! Delighted for you xx

Have a quick question for you all... Hair is in dire need of a colour but no what to do! My friend said once theres windows open and a bit of air coming its fine.

Anyone any thoughts on this? On one hand im nervous about it,on the other my hair is ridiculous!

Apparently it's fine, I asked my hairdresser about it and its an old wives tale that you can't dye your hair - I'm getting highlights on Friday, and my sister dyed her hair all through both her pregnancies. The only problem might be if the smell makes you feel sick.

DoctorBoo · 14-03-2013 9:37am

Brilliant news about the hair dye - I've been walking around like a badger for weeks!! I think I'll break out the hair dye tonight! :-)

Are anyone else's vitamins having a bad effect on them? My sickness has calmed down a good bit during the day, but I find that I'm vomiting after the vitamins in the evenings and getting diarrhea the next morning. Would switching vitamins be any help?

Das Kitty · 14-03-2013 10:11am

DoctorBoo wrote: »

Brilliant news about the hair dye - I've been walking around like a badger for weeks!! I think I'll break out the hair dye tonight! :-)

Are anyone else's vitamins having a bad effect on them? My sickness has calmed down a good bit during the day, but I find that I'm vomiting after the vitamins in the evenings and getting diarrhea the next morning. Would switching vitamins be any help?

Which ones are you taking? Folic acid should be all you need really.

DoctorBoo · 14-03-2013 10:17am

Das Kitty wrote: »

Which ones are you taking? Folic acid should be all you need really.

I'm taking Seven Seas pregnancy vitamins. It seems to have a host of vitamins plus folic acid. I think I need the extra vitamins as my diet is very plain due to nausea/vomiting.

julias_jewel · 14-03-2013 10:49am

nikpmup wrote: »

Apparently it's fine, I asked my hairdresser about it and its an old wives tale that you can't dye your hair - I'm getting highlights on Friday, and my sister dyed her hair all through both her pregnancies. The only problem might be if the smell makes you feel sick.

Thanks nikpump, I did it this morning, had all the windows open just to be sure!!
Its amazing the lift it gives you. Im going to get waxed at 11, so il start to look a bit normal

Im not feeling too bad this week, I have a bit of heartburn and a few dizzy spells.

DoctorBoo, you poor thing, im thinking about taking the Seven Seas aswell, as my diet isnt the best. Im just waiting on blood tests to come back to see everything thing is ok

Das Kitty · 14-03-2013 10:53am

DoctorBoo wrote: »

I'm taking Seven Seas pregnancy vitamins. It seems to have a host of vitamins plus folic acid. I think I need the extra vitamins as my diet is very plain due to nausea/vomiting.

Babies are brilliant at taking what they need. I was told only to take the folic acid in the first trimester. Then if I needed iron in the 2nd /3rd I'd be told. Multivits can be hard on the tummy. When I'm not pregnant I take b-complex but I've stopped that now as they were making me sicker. Those pregnancy multivits are expensive too.

I still get sick in the evenings though. It seems to be after the day I'm full of gas and that makes me sick. I've started eating dinner at lunchtime as I can't eat in the evenings.

nikpmup · 14-03-2013 1:31pm

Das Kitty wrote: »

Babies are brilliant at taking what they need. I was told only to take the folic acid in the first trimester. Then if I needed iron in the 2nd /3rd I'd be told. Multivits can be hard on the tummy. When I'm not pregnant I take b-complex but I've stopped that now as they were making me sicker. Those pregnancy multivits are expensive too.

I still get sick in the evenings though. It seems to be after the day I'm full of gas and that makes me sick. I've started eating dinner at lunchtime as I can't eat in the evenings.

I'm kinda the same - start feeling queasy at around dinner time. I might do as you do, have a main meal at lunchtime and see if that helps.

I'm just back from my first appointment... Everything as it should be, and they did a scan! Saw my little beanie and a good strong heartbeat too, which I wasn't expecting as I'm only seven weeks! Very excited!

nikpmup · 14-03-2013 10:19pm

Also meant to say - I got asked to sign up for a study today, regarding diet & exercise in pregnancy - I agreed, mostly because if I take part I get an extra scan!

julias_jewel · 14-03-2013 10:37pm

nikpmup wrote: »

I'm kinda the same - start feeling queasy at around dinner time. I might do as you do, have a main meal at lunchtime and see if that helps.

I'm just back from my first appointment... Everything as it should be, and they did a scan! Saw my little beanie and a good strong heartbeat too, which I wasn't expecting as I'm only seven weeks! Very excited!

I should start doing that. We went for a meal this evening and halfway through the meal i felt warm and faint... When we were heading for the car afterwards i vomited on the ground. I was mortified

Awww congratulations on the scan

cannot wait for ours

nikpmup · 17-03-2013 1:11am

Hello all

Hope you're all having a good BH weekend - it's odd to be in on a bank holiday Saturday!
Exhaustion seems to be kicking in; I have been hitting the hay earlier and earlier; that's when I'm not snoozing on the sofa! I organised a surprise party for my mothers retirement last night, got to bed at 2am and I spent the day feeling like I had the worlds worst hangover! Did manage to eat little and often though so no nausea. I hope the tiredness lifts soon.

Have a good weekend all, hope the no drinking excuses are holding out!

nikpmup · 18-03-2013 11:09pm

Ha ha! Myself and himself just watched a docu on bbc4 about useless oiks being in the delivery room with the mum-to-be as she's pushing junior into the world..... An eye opener!! Only seven months to go.......:eek: :eek:

ilovedexter · 19-03-2013 10:55am

Hi all, great forum. Wish i had seen it a month ago! Due on the 10th October, both super excited. It's our first and we have so much to learn! No morning sickness so far, just very very tired

Das Kitty · 19-03-2013 11:45am

ilovedexter, if you've avoided the sickness thus far I reckon you're in the clear!

Welcome to the thread.

Just as I was starting to feel better I developed a chesty cough and it's making my stomach lurch.

I was very moody yesterday.

Back at work for the four day week and feeling better though. Told most of my mates at the weekend, have yet to tell my other half's siblings. He wants to do it in person and they're not around. :pac:

Still thinking of holding out with work til the week after next.

nikpmup · 19-03-2013 2:53pm

ilovedexter wrote: »

Hi all, great forum. Wish i had seen it a month ago! Due on the 10th October, both super excited. It's our first and we have so much to learn! No morning sickness so far, just very very tired

Hi ilovedexter - welcome and congrats!! As Dad Kitty said, you may have got away with morning sickness if you haven't had any yet.
The tiredness is something else, isn't it? I always was a person who could manage on four hours sleep - at the moment, I'm conking out on the couch at about 7pm, snoozing there till 9.30am, going to bed and sleeping until about 10am!! I'm back in work on Saturday, I'll have to do two 13 hour shifts back-to-back and I've no idea how I'm going to get through them!

Das Kitty, I hope the cough lifts soon

julias_jewel · 19-03-2013 3:46pm

Hey girls!! Hope everyone is keeping well xx

So had my scan this morning and saw my little stricky bean doing little dance moves....
It was brilliant, I couldn't believe it, I couldn't stop crying

Still sick and dizzy but I don't care

Das kitty, hope the cough eases for you!

Welcome ilovedexter!!!

Hopefully the shifts will fly for you nikpmup

nikpmup · 19-03-2013 11:07pm

Great news julias_jewel! It's so exciting to see the little flutter on screen!

I had a tiny bit of blood this morning - I mean tiny, but I had myself in an awful state. There's been none since, and no pain, so I won't panic just yet - if it comes back I'll phone the hospital. We DTD this morning so it might be just that - we'll be laying off for a few days to be on the safe side!!

Top tip : ice lollies lessen nausea! Bought some tesco finest Valencia orange ones (just orange juice and sugar) and I feel lots better. I also have a recipe for fresh ginger ale which I'm going to try in a while, I'll post the recipe if its nice.

nikpmup · 20-03-2013 12:07am

Ginger ale recipe : grate about 70g of fresh ginger (no need to peel) into a bowl. Add about 3 tablespoons of light brown or muscavado sugar and the peel of a lemon. Bash around for about 30 seconds with a heavy spoon (I used a cocktail muddler!) Add the juice of 1 -1 and a half lemons. Add about a litre of sparkling water. Stir well and leave to sit for about five minutes. Strain into a jug. You may wish to add more water or sugar to taste, or more lemon juice. Drink over ice.

I reckon if you made this with flat water and froze it in ice lolly moulds it would make an excellent morning sickness cure!

nikpmup · 20-03-2013 3:00pm

Had a little more blood this morning so phoned Holles st... The midwife said not to worry unless its a significant amount of red blood or if there's pain. Am not in any way reassured! Think I'll sit perfectly still for the remainder of this pregnancy....

julias_jewel · 20-03-2013 5:36pm

nikpmup wrote: »

Had a little more blood this morning so phoned Holles st... The midwife said not to worry unless its a significant amount of red blood or if there's pain. Am not in any way reassured! Think I'll sit perfectly still for the remainder of this pregnancy....

That's what I would do.... I know it's hard to do nothing (for me it is) but just think of your little sticky bean xx

Das Kitty · 20-03-2013 5:42pm

nikpmup wrote: »

Had a little more blood this morning so phoned Holles st... The midwife said not to worry unless its a significant amount of red blood or if there's pain. Am not in any way reassured! Think I'll sit perfectly still for the remainder of this pregnancy....

Have you been scanned yet? Did they give you any indication of where the placenta is?

I know some people can bleed a little when their periods would have been due, so at 8, 12, 16 weeks.

Don't worry, I know plenty of people who bled lots during perfectly healthy pregnancies for lots of benign reasons. I know you were joking, but sitting still at this stage isn't going to make any difference.

Madisson · 20-03-2013 6:41pm

nikpmup wrote: »

Had a little more blood this morning so phoned Holles st... The midwife said not to worry unless its a significant amount of red blood or if there's pain. Am not in any way reassured! Think I'll sit perfectly still for the remainder of this pregnancy....

I had a bleed too a few weeks ago and they said it was prob a urinary infection. Seriously if its just spotting dont be worrying, ive missed carried before and you would know all about it if the bleed was anything bad...

Stop worrying, but your feet up and get lots of TLC

nikpmup · 20-03-2013 7:54pm

Thanks ladies, I know logically that it's nothing, but still.... Das Kitty, I had a scan last thurs and everything was where it should be and there was a heartbeat as well.
Fingers, toes, eyes and legs crossed!

lolademmers · 21-03-2013 8:02pm

So went back to my gp today he said it might be too early to hear anything with his gadget but will give it a go. Couldn't hear anything but he didn't seem concerned.
So not sure what to think. I definitely feel pregnant just a tad worried he couldn't pick up a heart beat. It was just a hand held thing he has. I'm 11 weeks tomorrow.

Das Kitty · 21-03-2013 10:23pm

lolademmers wrote: »

So went back to my gp today he said it might be too early to hear anything with his gadget but will give it a go. Couldn't hear anything but he didn't seem concerned.
So not sure what to think. I definitely feel pregnant just a tad worried he couldn't pick up a heart beat. It was just a hand held thing he has. I'm 11 weeks tomorrow.

With the doppler, it's from 13 weeks with a full bladder. Some people can hear it earlier or later depending on the baby's position. Don't worry!

lolademmers · 21-03-2013 11:00pm

Ah I peed before I went in oops!! I was bursting though haha!! Thanks for that :-)

nikpmup · 21-03-2013 11:32pm

lolademmers wrote: »

So went back to my gp today he said it might be too early to hear anything with his gadget but will give it a go. Couldn't hear anything but he didn't seem concerned.
So not sure what to think. I definitely feel pregnant just a tad worried he couldn't pick up a heart beat. It was just a hand held thing he has. I'm 11 weeks tomorrow.

Those dopplers can be hard to pick up a heartbeat even at a later stage - your baby's only the size of a plum or a lemon

Hard to find a tiny lentil-sized heart inside a plum inside an adult tummy! Don't be worried - you'll get to see the hb at your scan.

Madisson · 22-03-2013 11:39am

Anyone have any tips for keeping down the folic acid.. As soon as I take it I get sick, only started the last few days!! Not fun

Das Kitty · 22-03-2013 11:42am

Madisson wrote: »

Anyone have any tips for keeping down the folic acid.. As soon as I take it I get sick, only started the last few days!! Not fun

What form are you taking it in? Clonfolic tabs are titchy and I'd barely notice them going down with a glass of water.

Could you try just before going to bed? Worked for me last time when I had trouble taking iron.

nikpmup · 22-03-2013 11:53am

Das Kitty wrote: »

What form are you taking it in? Clonfolic tabs are titchy and I'd barely notice them going down with a glass of water.

Could you try just before going to bed? Worked for me last time when I had trouble taking iron.

+1 - clonfolic are tiny, I'm not great at swallowing tablets but they go down no problem.

Roesy · 22-03-2013 12:37pm

Had my early scan today, measuring 8+4, a day ahead of what I thought. Was so great to see everything was where it was supposed to be. I have to say I was in tears when I saw the tiny little heartbeat flickering away. Am definitely feeling more positive now. If only I could get rid of the nasty, sour taste in my mouth!

Madisson · 22-03-2013 12:40pm

nikpmup wrote: »

+1 - clonfolic are tiny, I'm not great at swallowing tablets but they go down no problem.

Ive no prob with swallowing them for some reason as soon aa they hit my stomach they come back up. I was taking pregnancy carr but not taking Kelvin folic acid and its the same no matter what time of the day! So weird

nikpmup · 22-03-2013 12:52pm

Madisson wrote: »

Ive no prob with swallowing them for some reason as soon aa they hit my stomach they come back up. I was taking pregnancy carr but not taking Kelvin folic acid and its the same no matter what time of the day! So weird

Are you having problems keeping food down? Maybe try taking them with a spoon of food rather than liquid?

nikpmup · 22-03-2013 12:54pm

Roesy wrote: »

Had my early scan today, measuring 8+4, a day ahead of what I thought. Was so great to see everything was where it was supposed to be. I have to say I was in tears when I saw the tiny little heartbeat flickering away. Am definitely feeling more positive now. If only I could get rid of the nasty, sour taste in my mouth!

The taste is rank - chewing gum/mints don't seem to take it away! Try something sweet, like a boiled sweet? It's all short term!!

livinsane · 22-03-2013 1:47pm

Twelve weeks tomorrow and delighted to say that the exhaustion and nausea is finally passing! Went out last night and only hit the bed at 2.30am and felt fantastic waking at 8am for work. This no drinking is the business! Had been retiring at 9pm every night for the last two months so nice to get a social life back.

My scan isn't until 3rd of April. Feels like a lifetime away. I was a week out with my dates so it pushed the appointment out. Belly expanding so wonder how long more I can keep it under wraps.

Baby Brain · 22-03-2013 1:52pm

We're expecting our first child and Myself and my wife had an early scan last night - queue big shock - twins. Fraternal twins at that. Both okay, same size and good heartbeats. She's 8 weeks and 1 day as expected.

We'd no idea - no family history on her side that we know of, no IVF and she is under 30. So a major major shock, still can't get my head around it will take a while. Bit scary too with extra risks etc. She was due around 30 Oct but obviously will be earlier now!

Know our lives will be turned upside down - doubly so now!

Das Kitty · 22-03-2013 1:53pm

livinsane wrote: »

Twelve weeks tomorrow and delighted to say that the exhaustion and nausea is finally passing! Went out last night and only hit the bed at 2.30am and felt fantastic waking at 8am for work. This no drinking is the business! Had been retiring at 9pm every night for the last two months so nice to get a social life back.

My scan isn't until 3rd of April. Feels like a lifetime away. I was a week out with my dates so it pushed the appointment out. Belly expanding so wonder how long more I can keep it under wraps.

I'm 12 weeks tomorrow too.

No word on my scan yet, not expecting it til 22 weeks though.

livinsane · 22-03-2013 2:26pm

Das Kitty wrote: »

I'm 12 weeks tomorrow too.

No word on my scan yet, not expecting it til 22 weeks though.

We were both having fun at the same time so!

How come so long a wait?

Das Kitty · 22-03-2013 2:57pm

livinsane wrote: »

We were both having fun at the same time so!

How come so long a wait?

Galway!

That's standard here.

Madisson · 22-03-2013 7:11pm

2 more weeks and hopefully I wont feel like death all the time!!

Roesy · 23-03-2013 9:56am

Was so happy after the scan yesterday and then I started cramping and bleeding last night. Bleeding wasn't very severe but felt very like the way my miscarriage started last time. Cue tears and a trip out to CUMH fearing the worst. They checked me internally and the bleed had stopped. Cervix is closed too. No scan as they said the machines in the emergency room weren't that sensitive. Still crampy but no bleed since. Was just told to take it easy and go back if it starts again. Am still fairly worried but trying not to stress. Had odd/horrible dreams too, dreamt that I was miscarrying and it was a hot topic on the Internet and people were being really mean!

Das Kitty · 23-03-2013 11:01am

Hugs Roesy.

Is there any way to get in to the early pregnancy unit today?

Roesy · 23-03-2013 11:22am

Das Kitty wrote: »

Hugs Roesy.

Is there any way to get in to the early pregnancy unit today?

They didn't mention it as an option. Just to come back if things worsen. Just had a look at the early pregnancy clinic hours there. They are Monday to Friday only.

nikpmup · 23-03-2013 4:17pm

Big hugs, Roesy - I've everything crossed for you xx

ilovedexter · 23-03-2013 10:30pm

Is a sore jaw relating to pregnancy?

chicita · 24-03-2013 7:28pm

Hi everyone, not been able to post ages as they have blocked boards in work!

Roesy, how are you feeling now? Has the bleeding stopped? Was your scan the trans-vaginal one? If so they can sometimes cause cramping and bleeding. I had cramping after both of mine. I think the skin is just so sensitive in there.

Das kitty, that’s a long wait for a scan. Surely they should do a quick one to re-assure you at the 12/14 week mark.

Hope everyone is doing well. Since I last posted we have had our 6 and 8 week scans and everything was great. Twins!! Talk about shock! Delighted though. The sickness has kicked in but its not too bad. Just this horrible queasiness all the time, however as long as I keep eating I am fine. The nurse said it was due to a drop in blood sugar. If it gets too low the sickness kicks in! Funnily enough I feel ok if I am exercising too! My 2 best friends at the moment are food and the gym, but not doing too much in there.

Does anyone know where you can buy maternity gym gear? I have a fine bump already. My SIL gave me a few maternity bits and I had to wear the leggings today and they were a godsend. I also had to bite the bullet and buy a pair of maternity trousers for work. I have had the top button open for the last week or so and the zip is about to go on them! For anyone interested I tried all of them from Debenhams, Next,Mothercare and I thought that the Next ones were the most comfortable, they are under the bump ones. Only 8+4 today sogod only knows what I will be like in another few weeks!

Hope everyone is doing ok.

Das Kitty · 24-03-2013 7:44pm

You'd think they would scan me then, but no!

I'm also wondering a bit if I might be carrying more than one myself. I'm big, which I'm putting down to it not being my first... But I also I had ovulation pain on both sides in Jan when I conceived...

I'm probably worrying over nothing. Anyone know if they can pick 2 up on a Doppler?

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