August 2017 babies!

[MrsDuckie]

Think scans my way are about £80-£100. I think as my symptoms come and go a bit and I've had some fine days then an odd bad one, I just feel a bit wary. Natural I'm sure! Did anyone do another digi in the hope of seeing the weeks progression? I may do next week! Am I crazy?? Lol.

Not had morning sickness really, just an odd bit of nausea in the evenings. Sounds like it though pb! Hope it isn't too bad for you x

Elspeth how far are you next week when u have ur scan? Bet ur excited for it now

I live in Bedfordshire. X

 

[Elspeth]

I did digis MrsDuckie, got a 2-3 and then a 3+ a week later. It helped to reassure me in those very early weeks. I know people advise against using them as they can cause more worry if you don't get the result you are expecting, even when everything is fine.

I'll be 8 +4 next Thursday. I'm very nervous about it but hopeful it will be good news. I'm a little confused as on the phone they told me it would be an internal scan as was before 10 weeks. Last time I had a scan at 7 weeks and was asked to go with a full bladder and they had no trouble seeing everything trans abdominally. I don't really want an internal scan if it's not needed. What are others experiences?

 

[MrsDuckie]

Just caved and did a digi - 3+ weeks! That was the little bit of reassurance I needed! I defo agree with how u felt in using them too elspeth.

Sorry that I can't help u with early scan experiences. On websites for clinics near me it says that if a trans doesn't work they'll scan internally but not that they'd do internal as a first choice. Surely it's your choice?

 

[Hoping4Rainbow]

Hi lovelies, happy New Year's Eve xx

I live in Hampshire, but am now in Greece for the xmas-new year's holiday period. I am glad and grateful I had my early scan here for €30 (about £35-40) a week ago at 7w+2, (measured me at 7w+5) as, apart from the wonderful reassurance of hearing the bean's heartbeat, the Dr also spotted that 6cm growth of mine in my left ovary. Although I am now terrified at the thought of it being malignant As long as it doesn't grow too fast and the baby doesn't get affected, anything else, like pain or operation, I can face. But the thought of ovary removal or hysterectomy, like I've read online in some cases, terrifies me and makes me so sad

Elspeth, it was internal, it all happened very fast and I didn't have a choice as I guess that is the practice of this Dr before 10 weeks. I went prepared for it thankfully but was secretly hoping it would be external lol. Please don't be scared, it is uncomfortable at the thought mostly and I think it is preferable for early scans for better view/more precise measurements? It all happens very quickly, no pain I promise, and you get quickly distracted and in awe of what you see on the screen and that sound of the little heart beating away xx

PeanutButter what you have sounds like the beginning of nausea to me. My nausea is 24/7 and I am like Elspeth. Cooking is such a struggle and feel like retching at the thought of everything constantly. I only get a break from queasiness WHILST I'm eating. Then as soon as I'm done it comes back Even water makes me feel sick after I drink it and this is so hard as I'm so thirsty for water
I might try carbonated water with a splash of lemon squash, see if it's any better. But it seems hard to find squash here in Greece

Sending lots of love and sticky new year's babydust to all of you. One wish only from the bottom of my heart: health and strength to all of you mamas and our beans xx

 

[PeanutButter]

You know ginger is supposed to help sickness? You can get lemon and ginger tea from holland and barrotts. I've not tried it, cos I wanna see if it's actually morning sickness or just my cold lol x

 

[Hoping4Rainbow]

Thanks PeanutButter, I've actually got some Twinnings lemon&ginger tea here in the cupboard 'cause my hubby likes it! I am not keen on the taste of ginger, but I'd try anything if it helps! xx

 

[PeanutButter]

Tbh I can only taste the lemon in it. Seven seas pregnancy vitamins have added ginger to help sickness to xx

 

[Rose83]

I'm in the Glasgow area.

I have had a bit of nausea in the morning and evenings but for me it usually feels like that nausea you get when you are really really hungry. When I was actually sick when pregnant with my daughter it was every morning in the shower. It was like I got too hot and as soon as I started cleaning my teeth I would be sick and it would just be bile - it felt like I had too much bile and my body was getting rid of some. But morning sickness is different for everyone depending on how severe you get it really.

I feel very tired and weak today and totally spaced out, my lower back is also killing which I think is my body objecting to three pregnant so close together x

 

[MissCharli]

I got my letter through today for my dating scan, on 27th Jan Exciting but seems like ages away ha, I'll be 12+1 though

 

[Elspeth]

Thanks Hoping4rainbow for the reassurance. I feel more prepared now.

Just wanted to say Happy New Year everyone. Here's to an exciting and joy filled 2017 for all of us.
I'm about to go to bed... Surprised I made it up this late!

 

[spuds]

Happy New Year Everyone. It is 2017; the year our baby will be born

 

[spuds]

Ladies, what does morning sickness feel like? Sounds silly but I've never had it! Been feeling kind of sickly and was gagging this morning, is that what it is?

I live just outside Birmingham. Xx

Initially, I just felt sick...just like if you had an unsettled tummy. I was actually thinking it wasn't so bad. Come 6 weeks though, it is a whole new level or nausea. It is a constant feeling of wanting to be sick but not enough to actually vomit if that makes sense. I can feel something at the back of my throat and even though I eat, me stomach has that empty feeling. That has been my experienced but it might be different for others. I went to the supermarket to see if I could get some sickness bands yesterday and the chemist wanted £9 for a pair!! I am confident I can find cheaper so left it. Ginger doesn't seem to do much for me...although I am not a huge fan of it, in general.
I try to eat something, however small, as often as possible.

 

[spuds]

I did digis MrsDuckie, got a 2-3 and then a 3+ a week later. It helped to reassure me in those very early weeks. I know people advise against using them as they can cause more worry if you don't get the result you are expecting, even when everything is fine.

I'll be 8 +4 next Thursday. I'm very nervous about it but hopeful it will be good news. I'm a little confused as on the phone they told me it would be an internal scan as was before 10 weeks. Last time I had a scan at 7 weeks and was asked to go with a full bladder and they had no trouble seeing everything trans abdominally. I don't really want an internal scan if it's not needed. What are others experiences?

When I had my scan, they tried external first but it was quite early so had to do internal. It was very quick and barely felt it. I think their first choice is alqays external so go with the full bladder, just in case.x

 

[spuds]

I am from Wales. No one seemed to be doing early scans here, privately. They said 16 weeks was earliest. I ended up in the EPU due to spotting which thankfully turned out to be nothing. I am probably just over 7 weeks now. Local NHS/Midwife services won't even fill the paperwork with you until 9+ weeks and after that, no scan until week 13.

My sickness doesn't seem to be easing. It is nausea not vomiting though but thank you for all your advice. I am going to take a look online for some sickness bands, as I may try them for work if I can hide them under a sleeve.

 

[ClaireDoll]

Hey mrsduckie, I'm not having one this time but where I am there is a place that does early reassurance scans (at 8 weeks) for £39 and they do gender from 16 weeks for £37. I've been to them for both scans with my previous two. I know of other places that are more like £60-70 though x

Rose correct me if I'm wrong but I think you have said before your Glasgow area, where did you go for scans? I'm looking to book an early reassurance scan soon x

 

[tashap]

I'm joining you in the morning sickness who would have thought I'd be happy about that. I had some yesterday but wasn't sure if it was a bug. Hit me at exactly 6 weeks.

Happy New Year's Day everyone x

 

[JillMcCoy]

Happy new year all! Hope having a sober one didn't effect you all too much? My sister drank non alco stuff with me to be nice. Was lovely actually! My DH is suffering after having a party to himself with jack Daniels and didn't come to bed until early hours.... Think he will get a reminder later that 1 year olds don't understand hangovers.... Mwahahaha

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[JillMcCoy]

Oh and Scotland for scans is ABC4D. I went last time because o didn't believe I was pregnant! Was worth it. Xx

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[Hoping4Rainbow]

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Happy New Year wonderful mamas to be!

Happy New Year Everyone. It is 2017; the year our baby will be born

Awwwwww Spud..."the year our baby will be born" Loved this, gave me tears!!!
And Spud, you described nausea EXACTLY the way I feel it, couldn't have possibly said it any better myself

See here, I am sure you can find them cheaper than £9!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Travel-Sickness-Morning-Nei-Kuan-Masterplast-x/dp/B006CJQ66A

 

[spuds]

Happy New Year wonderful mamas to be!

Happy New Year Everyone. It is 2017; the year our baby will be born

Awwwwww Spud..."the year our baby will be born" Loved this, gave me tears!!!
And Spud, you described nausea EXACTLY the way I feel it, couldn't have possibly said it any better myself

See here, I am sure you can find them cheaper than £9!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Travel-Sickness-Morning-Nei-Kuan-Masterplast-x

Aww yeah, thanks, it did sound cute when I typed it as I noticed the realiry of the situation. Thanks for the link; will have another look.xx