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[snowbee]

Self referred to the midwives today and they've changed my edd to 9th jan based on lmp! I know for a fact it's nearer to 18/19th based on ov and when we dtd but they're going with their dates which means apparently I'm 7+4 today

So it means an earlier scan which already I know will be too early so they'll have to rescan- similar situation with my son and I ended up being 11+3 when they scanned.

Anyone in the same situation? Will they just rescan me if I'm too early to do the ds screening?

X

Haven't seen the doctor yet but I'm going to be in a similar position this time round because I was having irregular cycles and I know they will try and put me 10 days ahead of where I am. I am going to try and insist they go by my dates because I'm quite sure of them but we'll see how that goes . I've seen too many stories of ladies ending up under pressure to be induced at the end of pregnancy because of being overdue when they are not really as overdue as the doctors say. The dating scan should put things right but they can be as much as 5 days out which is a lot when you are in the last days of pregnancy.

Sorry that doesn't really answer your questions though. I think the nuchal scan can be done between 11 and 13+6 weeks. I would think they would rescan if you are earlier than that.

Hi,
I'm similar in regard to scans, my lmp puts me at 14 weeks but I'm pretty sure I'm somewhere between 4-6 weeks (so 5-7 weeks by my scan date next week), bit of a difference lol. I've got to have a scan to prove I'm not what my lmp puts me at, I'm worried it will be too early to see anything but they said they will just rescan the following week if that is the case.

 

[spallerina]

Contemplating telling work early - I've been particularly away with the fairies and would rather they knew why. Also massive staffing issues over the last year, and I feel they would be grateful for the early heads up. But on the other hand worried they may treat me differently if they know I'm going off on maternity leave next year - at the moment they are funding me to do various extra training and imagine that will stop once they know. So hard to know what to do!

 

[Dammit Janet]

Contemplating telling work early - I've been particularly away with the fairies and would rather they knew why. Also massive staffing issues over the last year, and I feel they would be grateful for the early heads up. But on the other hand worried they may treat me differently if they know I'm going off on maternity leave next year - at the moment they are funding me to do various extra training and imagine that will stop once they know. So hard to know what to do!

Why don't you wait until your scan to decide? There's no rush or expectation for them to be told sooner. I'm not telling my managers until then x

 

[megsmeadow]

It is hard knowing what to do for the best, I told my manager as she went on mat leave at the same time as me with our boys, and supported me through my loss. I've just been seconded to a higher grade but she is still delighted.
I decided to phone epu today, long story short the mw was lovely! She said to have bloods done at gp and booked me in for an early scan on 12th of June when I'll hopefully be 7+1 ( I got muddled on the phone and told her I was 4+5 today when I'm actually 4+6). So fingers crossed this little bean is still settling in, she said it's still bang on time for implantation so trying to keep that in mind!

 

[spallerina]

It is hard knowing what to do for the best, I told my manager as she went on mat leave at the same time as me with our boys, and supported me through my loss. I've just been seconded to a higher grade but she is still delighted.
I decided to phone epu today, long story short the mw was lovely! She said to have bloods done at gp and booked me in for an early scan on 12th of June when I'll hopefully be 7+1 ( I got muddled on the phone and told her I was 4+5 today when I'm actually 4+6). So fingers crossed this little bean is still settling in, she said it's still bang on time for implantation so trying to keep that in mind!

That's great news, glad you've had some reassurance! x

 

[CARNAT22]

Having a bit of a wobble today. Did another test (I know! I still have loads left as well) and even though it was only 2 hour pee the line came up immediately and was lovely and strong. Should have reassured me but hasn't?

Feeling quite damp below (lots of CM) which is scaring me so I am on proper knicker watch.

I have been so positive and confident that I think having a wobble is on natural??

Sorry to be so gloomy ladies

X

 

[BunnyN]

Having a bit of a wobble today. Did another test (I know! I still have loads left as well) and even though it was only 2 hour pee the line came up immediately and was lovely and strong. Should have reassured me but hasn't?

Feeling quite damp below (lots of CM) which is scaring me so I am on proper knicker watch.

I have been so positive and confident that I think having a wobble is on natural??

Sorry to be so gloomy ladies

X

Last pregnancy I was constantly knicker checking because I had had a CP the month before and couldn't really enjoy tri 1. I'm managing to feel much more positive and relaxed this time around. One thing that still totally gets me is though is that sudden wet feeling. I know it's just the extra cm from being pregnant but t feels just like when af arrives and it still scares me every time.

 

[ceecee22]

These early weeks are such a worry aren't they, especially when you have suffered previous losses. I am 6+2 today which is the same gestation that my ectopic ruptured my left tube, so I'm always relieved to get past this point with no sign of any bleeding or cramps.

Not too long to wait until the early scans now (10 days for me) which will help ease some worries and you are getting lovely strong lines on the tests still Nat.

 

[CARNAT22]

8 days until my scan!

I have started feeling a bit sick. Nothing in the morning but as the day goes on I feel sick. I actually feel better if I eat though.

Going off my food as well. A few things that are bog standard for me (yoghurts, rice cakes, deli chicken from M&S) I cannot even bare the thought of at the moment.

Also I just had to buy some Rennies didn't need them until I was like 30w plus last time

X

 

[sunflower85]

Contemplating telling work early - I've been particularly away with the fairies and would rather they knew why. Also massive staffing issues over the last year, and I feel they would be grateful for the early heads up. But on the other hand worried they may treat me differently if they know I'm going off on maternity leave next year - at the moment they are funding me to do various extra training and imagine that will stop once they know. So hard to know what to do!

Why don't you wait until your scan to decide? There's no rush or expectation for them to be told sooner. I'm not telling my managers until then x

I'm considering telling my work early too and in exactly the same boat. We are a medium sized company but terribly short staffed, particularly in my team. There's already 3 of us doing the job of what used to be 5 people before two left and were never replaced.

We are waiting on word of pay rises, and I can bet my ass if I announce that I'm pregnant I'll not get one. However part of my job involves travel throughout the UK. As I live in Northern Ireland, this often involves being up at 4am to be on a 6am flight and not getting home until after 10pm, which isn't ideal with the tiredness I'm feeling at the moment, but the flying on unpressurised planes worries me....

 

[CARNAT22]

Do you fly in small planes sunflower? As opposed to commercial planes?

If so then I think you do need to tell HR and get them to at least fly you commercially.

X

 

[sunflower85]

Do you fly in small planes sunflower? As opposed to commercial planes?

If so then I think you do need to tell HR and get them to at least fly you commercially.

X

I do - just the small Flybe ones with the propellors. I think the make is called Bombardier Dash 8 as these are on my usual flight to Gatwick. I know that Aer Lingus also do the route on 'normal' sized planes so I'll make sure to use these if I'm travelling x

 

[megsmeadow]

I'm so with you with the wobbles carnat! I would love to hibernate for the next 15 weeks!

 

[princessp]

Hi all. I will be 6 weeks tomorrow. It feels like I am so far along cos I found out so soon. As the cramps have stopped I don't do the constant knicker checking anymore. I keep worrying that they will find something wrong when they do the scan though. Like a lot of you ladies, I keep wishing for sickness. I do have a nauseous feeling but it's mainly when I'm hungry. Sometimes I think I'm imagining it though

 

[princessp]

How do I get a pregnancy ticker at the bottom of my posts?

 

[spallerina]

I've got a scan booked at my EPU for Friday - the cramps which I've been having for the last week suddenly changed and became a much more severe and sharp left sided pain today. Called my GP and got a scan booked in, knew they wouldn't do it before Friday as they don't usually scan before 6/40. Trying to remain calm and not panic about possible ectopic.

 

[princessp]

Hope everything g goes well for you spallerina

 

[ceecee22]

Good luck for Friday Spallerina.....hopefully nothing to worry about xx

 

[LynneK]

Good luck spallerina, it may just be round ligament pain! Xx

 

[spallerina]

Good luck spallerina, it may just be round ligament pain! Xx

Yes, I'm hoping it is something along those lines, just panicked because it is nothing like the other pains I've been having.