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January 2014 Babies Club
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25-04-2013 9:15pm#1
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Hello!
I was going to hold off on posting here until I knew for sure that my due date will be 2014 and not 2013. But I'm too excited to wait, so I'll just go ahead and start posting!
According to calendar dates, my due date should be 26th December. However, I've been for a couple of scans already (to rule out ectopic pregnancy.) The embryo is exactly where it should be, and all looks good, and hcg is increasing well - however they think my dates are about two weeks behind what I would have thought, so they think I must have ovulated late. I wasn't tracking ovulation etc. So I've another scan Tuesday week, and they'll confirm my due date then. I expect it will be the first week of January 2014.
I'm having a few symptoms so far! Nausea, lots of water retention, and I'm absolutely exhausted all the time. And, I just found a huge massive spot on my shoulder ... I barely ever got spots even when I was a teenager, definitely not big ones like that! :eek:
It's all positive though, just means the baby is growing as it should be. 
I was chatting to a friend of mine today who just had a baby girl, and she was saying that in early pregnancy, it was the days she didn't get symptoms that she'd be freaking out, that something had gone wrong!!
Is this your first, Guest1111? It's my first, and it wasn't exactly planned (although it's a happy surprise!) So myself and himself have a lot to learn ... 0 -
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Poor you, that tiredness is a killer, hope ur gettin to put your feet up, somebit Rosy Posy.
My first has just turned 2, and a live wire at that. Had to laugh (sorry) at the picture of you waddling after your eldest, cause that will be me!!:P
Hoping that the age gap helps, as i am determined once weather turns nice, ahem, to get her out of nappies, and get us someway organised for new arrival.
That sounds like a nice age gap- they'll be close enough to play together in a few years time. Two in nappies was a killer especially if you're a masochist like me and used cloth! (We do live in a significantly sunnier climate than Ireland I should add). The toilet training will be a big load off, but be prepared for some backsliding once baby comes- my 3yo started having accidents again after her little brother arrived. Apparently it's fairly common. You might be lucky tho! 0 -
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I found out a couple of days ago that I'm expecting my second. I haven't gone to confirm it with the doctor yet but I was feeling nauseous all weekend. I took a test the day my period was due and it came up positive. I'm delighted as we have been trying for a few months now!
I've calculated that I'm due the 14th of January. It's funny, after 4 days of feeling sick I haven't actually been feeling nauseous since I found out! My boobs are already sore though
Exciting times ahead!0 -
I found out a couple of days ago that I'm expecting my second. I haven't gone to confirm it with the doctor yet but I was feeling nauseous all weekend. I took a test the day my period was due and it came up positive. I'm delighted as we have been trying for a few months now!
I've calculated that I'm due the 14th of January. It's funny, after 4 days of feeling sick I haven't actually been feeling nauseous since I found out! My boobs are already sore though
Exciting times ahead!
My birthday Congrats! 0 -
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My due date is early Jan following a successful IVF cycle done abroad.
Have had 3 Hcg bloods done so far and the numbers are very healthy and doubling right on schedule.
My IVF doctor wanted me to have a scan this week (week 6, 4 weeks post implantation) but I had such struggles to get it done I gave up. As it is not the normal thing here they didn't see the point, although abroad it is the norm for IVF pregnancies to ensure the sac and egg are developing. Due my fetal heart scan soon - can't wait. Might even find out if there is one or two hanging out in there.
No morning sickness so far (can I really be this lucky??) but a bit of nausea related to bad bloating and constipation, although my doc has now given me something for that and it is much better than it was a fornight ago.
Excited and so apprehensive at the same time. Each Hcg test is a nerve wracker as I am always terrified the levels will go down. Please god all will continue as well as it has been and it will be a healthy pregnancy!
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Hi everyone, a little surprised and overwhelmed to find myself joining this conversation!
Daddy and I are expecting our first (unplanned!) little bear on January 20th!
I feel incredibly emotional right now, as I'm sure you all do too!
Here's hoping we all have healthy, happy pregnancies and beautiful, little babies in our arms at the end! 0 -
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Hello Lady! wrote: »TWINS!!!
Probably means I should move to the due dec 13 thread, as multiples rarely go full term.
Delighted isn't the word! (And a little bit petrified too!)
Congratulations, how do you know so early that it's twins?0 -
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Hi guys i am due in jan too havent been to my doctor yet i have an appointment in 4 days. Anyway I was just wondering in your first doctors appointment what did the doctor check for. I tried to get an appointment with a female doctor but she is on maternity herself, want to be prepared if there is going to be poking and prodding
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your first appointment with your GP is really just to let them know you are pregnant. You will then fill in the HSE form for your maternity care. The doctor might decide to do a urine test (mine didn't as I had blood results with my BHcG) to confirm pregnancy. I had my blood pressure taken and then the doc gave me a few leaflets about do and don'ts and advice. We had a chat about deciding what hospital options I wanted to go with (public/semi-private/private) and how the combined care with the hospital and GP works.
Unless your doctor has scanning facilities or specific ON/GYN facilities (which many don't) then it is really just a basic check up to let them know you are preggers! A blood test possibly to check your hormone/folic acid/iron levels, but that's about it. No poking or prodding of any sort.
congrats on your good news and I hope all goes well for you! 0 -
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Hello Lady - I'm an IVF'er like you
That's the only reason
I will know in 8 days.
The waiting is killing me, I wouldnt be the most patient person in the world and I normally hate surprises so this is putting manners on me let me tell ye.
Super Congrats to the newbies that joined the board this week
I am also laughing reading the symptoms posts, as I thought that was only me. I feel like I have a Hangover if truth be told ... a little nauseous, and lots of mood swings, I can also smell things from around the corner :rolleyes:0 -
would you not book an early scan - I wasn't quite 7 weeks when I had mine. The fact that you know exactly the date of conception helps a lot too, when it comes to them sizing the sac, yolk and fetus. I had an internal scan and it was all clear as day. I originally thought I would have to wait til this week cos I couldn't get an earlier appointment, but was lucky to get a cancellation at Mount Carmel.I will know in 8 days.
The waiting is killing me, I wouldnt be the most patient person in the world and I normally hate surprises so this is putting manners on me let me tell ye.
The enormity of the situation is only really sinking in! When they asked do you want one or two embryo's implanted, I was all, TWO OF COURSE, but now that it has worked (and I never really expected it to!) I'm kinda like 'holy crap! two babies'! lol I was really only thinking about the end result of instant family, I didn't really give the double pregnancy any thought at all! Very naiive of me I know! But sure if I'd thought about it too much, I might not have done it, so it all worked out in the end!
Let me know if its one hitch-hiker or two - I'll be dying to know! 0 -
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The enormity of the situation is only really sinking in! When they asked do you want one or two embryo's implanted, I was all, TWO OF COURSE, but now that it has worked (and I never really expected it to!) I'm kinda like 'holy crap! two babies'! lol I was really only thinking about the end result of instant family, I didn't really give the double pregnancy any thought at all! Very naiive of me I know! But sure if I'd thought about it too much, I might not have done it, so it all worked out in the end!
Let me know if its one hitch-hiker or two - I'll be dying to know![/QUOTE]
I hear ya
Scan is next week so I don't mind .. Dunno if I'll be able to sleep on Monday night 0 -
Susie120704 wrote: »Is anyone else getting a full feeling? I feel constantly stuffed even when hungry which is most strange
YES! I am constantly feeling full with gas and empty with hunger at the same time. I can't tell if eating something will help or make it worse. But I am trying to eat every hour or so - even just something small like a banana or a few crackers. If I go too long without food the hunger gets worse and then I'm sick with hunger and my gas gets intolerable. Waking up in the morning is when it is worst, as it is at least 8 hours since I would have last eaten. My GP advised getting hubby to bring me something small to eat before even getting out of bed and he said this sometimes help the initial sickness and dizziness. So the last couple of weeks I've been sitting in bed eating a banana and a yoghurt or a cup of tea and slice of bread. I do think it helps somewhat. But by the time I get to work I'm starving again, but sick with the hunger and gas and don't want to eat, but force myself to. It sucks.
ok, whinge over!0 -
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