*** May 2018 Mummies Tri 1 thread ***

[holli]

I'm supposed to be nipping to shops as need a few bits but instead I'm laid on sofa, bin needs emptying and pots need washing not to mention my poor pooch needs seeing too (she seems settled fast asleep at mo though) and I just can't be bothered I have zero energy to move today xx

 

[kaypee]

Im still being sick too - was at a wedding this week at a lovely 4 star resort. Sober obviously and the next morning puked everywhere in the middle of the place - a wee woman walked past and was like 'oh dear'. Could have died of embarrassment ����

 

[HnnhSrh]

Hey guys, hope everyone is feeling good!!

I just had my first scan this morning and they confirmed I’m 11+3 which is exactly what we had guessed meaning we probably conceived in the night we got engaged! Crazy. Now I’ve seen our little bay it seems all too real and I’m loving it.

 

[Kitty2013]

Hi ladies... I'm hoping I can join you guys on your thread I've been lurking and finally today had my 12 week scan yay! Due date 11th may I'm way more anxious about it all this time round !! I hope I have attached my scan pic and I'm rubbish at nub/skull theory so would love for you to have a guess ? I'm not sure wether to stay team yellow this time got a while yet to decide! Sickness is starting to subside... probably just jinxed my self now !

Hope your all doing well.

K x

 

[Sparrow]

Hi ladies... I'm hoping I can join you guys on your thread I've been lurking and finally today had my 12 week scan yay! Due date 11th may I'm way more anxious about it all this time round !! I hope I have attached my scan pic and I'm rubbish at nub/skull theory so would love for you to have a guess ? I'm not sure wether to stay team yellow this time got a while yet to decide! Sickness is starting to subside... probably just jinxed my self now !

Hope your all doing well.

K x

Welcome Kitty and congratulations! I’ve added your due date to the first post.

I’m so sorry Ladies, I’m really behind with the thread, I’m sure I need to update people’s due dates based on recent scan but I’ve lost track. My laptop has died too so I can only view this on my phone which isn’t ideal.

I’m not sure if everyone saw my last post as it was the last posts on the previous page, but would someone else mind taking responsibility for setting up the next thread in the second trimester? I’m afraid with work and stuff going on at home I just can’t keep up with the thread, and I don’t want everyone to get annoyed with me when I don’t keep things ipdated

 

[holli]

I'd do it sparrow but I only use my phone and it won't let me do a ticker or anything so I wouldn't be able to do the yellow pink or blue storks or edit it which sucks- never been good at technology
lovely photo kitty and welcome
Must of meant to be that night eh hnnhsrh
I've found sleeping on my sides really hurt especially my left but baby is more on the left hope it moves more over as it grows and I find I want to be sick if I lay on my right which been a carer I know you shouldn't sleep on your right if you can get away with it, I've placed my pregnancy pillow between my legs and support my stomach but that makes me feel worse and more pressure especially on my left so last night I propped my other pillows up and made my pregnancy pillow into like a V shape and let it support my back and neck so I was pretty much sleeping sat up- I was suprisingly comfy and didn't wake til 430 for a wee and then slept till 10am, going to get out of bed now and try and keep some breakfast down, hope your all well today xx

 

[holli]

And the sickness continues bleughh oh wants us to go to town later to get the new call of duty game that's out today really can't be assed going though xxx

 

[NatG11]

Hi ladies I've been quiet for the past few weeks cause I was just so terrified something had gone wrong, but had my scan on Wednesday and everything was fine but was in there a long time because baby was in a difficult position but the lady doing it was very quiet and not really saying much which made me panic even more, just don't know why she wasn't talking us through what she was doing. But been pushed forward a few days to 11th so I'm more relaxed! I haven't had any symptoms for about 5 weeks now apart from tired and growing boobs so I'm thinking I might be one of the lucky ones.
Hope everyone else is well and can't wait to get to tri 2!!

 

[Kitty2013]

Lovely scan picture Nat I was exactly the same before my scan didn't want to join in on the thread... we seem to have the same due date do you think you will find out at your next scan?

Holi it might make you feel slightly better to pop out for some fresh air, hope you feel better soon x

 

[NatG11]

Ahhh that's great kitty and thank you! Like the idea of a DD buddy! We are considering an private gender scan in 4weeks but I'm torn to wait till the 20 week as it's December 20th so was thinking to announce to family on Christmas Day! Will u be finding out?

 

[GBLiz]

Glad to have you with us kitty and nat!

Oh I know that anxiety of waiting at the scan while they poke around.....!! I have a tilted uterus with a slight dip in where this and my last baby hid at early scans.....

Nat the danger of waiting til the NHS 20wk scan is they will only tell you if the baby happens to be in a convenient position! I couldnt wait til then and then them say baby wasnt in a position to see! Especially right before christmas if you didnt get to find out at the scan you could be waiting til after new year?!!! But hey dont let me influence you ha ha i think most people DO find out ok .....

i could try taking the thread to tri 2 does it mean just starting a new thread or do we carry this one over? (wouldnt have a clue how to do that)

 

[Kitty2013]

I'm really torn! Hubby wants too we didn't with our son and I loved the guessing throughout and the moment when he was born 'it's a...' it's just so tempting isn't it !!!

 

[holli]

Thrown up again nearly made oh sick too bless him went to town and got the PS4 game omg it was rammed usually I will play with oh on PS4 but I'm guna let him play tonight while I die and feel sorry for myself you are very lucky Nat wouldn't wish it on any one but I'm a very mardy person when I don't feel well lovely photo too
I think you just start a new thread gynbabeliz not entirely sure? Xxx

 

[NatG11]

Thank you ladies! I was always going to find out early it was only the date that made me think twice but I'm back to the idea of finding out before that.
At the end of the scan I asked if we could buy a picture and she said oh yeah u can have these for free cause there not very clear, just felt a bit let down as it's the first time me and OH have experienced this.
Has anyone done any announcements yet??

 

[CJ_82]

Welcome to Kitty and welcome back Nat!

The scan pictures are the cutest things ever!

For us, we’ve not yet decided on finding out the sexes of the twins yet. We were set on not finding out but now there are two OH is swaying to finding out. I’m not bothered either way and so, I am letting him decide. I want him to feel as involved as he can as I’m aware the OHs miss out on a lot of the symptoms and feelings. For some, like the sickness, I bet they’re happy! But we are lucky to get the nice things too. I think so, anyway.

If we do decide to find out I am not sure we will at the 20wk scan. I want the consultant and staff to focus on checking the twins are healthy. I get a double slot so each baby gets the same attention, and would rather they focus on them. But we could always ask them at the end if they happened to see I suppose. I’m quite lucky because I will have having more frequent scans to check each baby is growing and to make sure I’m ok / my thyroid problems aren’t affecting the babies.

We opted in to the tests at 12 weeks. I’ll be honest, I’m scared about the results as I am sure everyone is but it wouldn’t change how we view our pregnancy and children. It’s just to prepare for anything we may need to prepare for.

My biggest concern is if one twin isn’t growing like the other and what that could mean. Whilst overjoyed that we are having twins, having read some books etc. I am also becoming more aware of the potential issues it brings and I have been a bit freaked out. And I told a friend who kindly responded with ‘Oh s***! I’m so sorry’. I was so upset as it made our pregnancy sound like a problem and she knows how long we’ve hoped to get pregnant and the battle it’s been.

Is anyone else Rhesus negative with a Rhesus positive OH? I know I’ll need injections at some point but that’s about it. I’m going to ask for more info at our scan. I’m not bothered as my sister is the same and my niece / sister were fine. Just curious. ‘Spose I can google.

Hope the bad symptoms pass soon ladies. And for those who are feeling better, enjoy it! Xx

 

[sazza518]

Thought I would repost here as no one replied despite lots looking

Hi all, I’m 11+4 and have had a really difficult few weeks! Before my dating scan on Wednesday I have had to have four early scans. One was for pain, they put my dates back, saw two sacs, the second scan was a follow up where the dates were fine, one sac remained and there was a heartbeat. The third was a private one because I had vomited so much that I had a bleed, the epu couldn’t fit me in until almost a week later, all was lovely and baby was really moving around. The fourth one was the epu one that they insisted I go to as they do t have much regard for private results, everything was great.
In the meantime I have had my booking appointment where the emphasis was really on my age (I will be 40 if and when baby arrives), yes I know I’m old and high risk but did they really have to keep saying it? They’ve already said I will get gestational diabetes solely because of my age!
Anyway, pity paragraph coming up, I went for my dating scan, they put me exactly where I thought I was in terms of dates, the baby could not stop wriggling which was lovely. I had the combined screening and they rang me th next day, never good!
The downs result was 1:120, the Edwards result was 1:50,000 and the other one was 1:7700. Because of the downs result I am considered high risk. The midwife who rang me said aside from my age she could see nothing that was jumping out at her in terms of concerns. The nucha fold was 1.3mm which apparently is very good, my hcg levels are perfect and the other test was also perfect. She gave me three options, ignore, have the SAFE test or a CVS. she told me to google it and made me and appointment for today to have the blood test.
I googled it and saw that the test cost £350 and was 99% accurate, I got into a state because I though I would have to pay that. When I got to the hospital I cried and cried, they were lovely and told me I didn’t have to pay. Anyway I’ve had the blood test and now have to wait an agonising week for the results and it will either be high or low risk. Has anyone else had experience of this.

Thanks for reading really appreciate it

 

[Kitty2013]

Welcome and congratulations ! That's great news baby was all well at your scan it's such a relief isn't it... it's so difficult not to worry, I haven't had my results back yet so no experience sorry but there was a lady in the April tri 2 thread who I think may of had a similar experience, so maybe pop over there and hopefully she will be able to give you some advice.

I hope everything goes well, and again welcome to the thread xx

 

[NatG11]

Welcome sazza! Congratulations on baby.I personally haven't had my results back yet or experienced your situation but don't want to read and run. I hope u manage to find find the answers you want, I do have a friend who's results came back as high risk but she chose to ignore and everything turned out fine when baby was born!

 

[GBLiz]

hi sazza, sorry you have had such a bad experience. I'm 42 and its me pointing out I'm old lol, the hospital are just looking at me like its a perfectly healthy pregnancy and I'm healthy so they dont forsee any complications. I had a baby last year as well and the only difference due to my age was an extra scan later on, plus they dont like you to go over your due date by long. So i am sorry they are acting like you are a huge risk due to your age.

On the test results, I can imagine how scarey that must be to get the high risk result. But 1 in 120 is not a statistically high risk, in real terms, if your chance of surviving a life threatening cancer was 1 in 120 would you be expecting to live? probably not! 1 in 120 is a tiny not even 1%. But yes i know medically they count it as 'high risk' . I'm glad you dont have to pay for that blood test and also that there is an alternative to the CVS, which has a higher risk of miscarriage, than the risk of a positive downs result. I hope for you that you get reassurance that all is ok. It must be a horrible time waiting and i really feel for you

 

[CJ_82]

Thought I would repost here as no one replied despite lots looking

Hi all, I’m 11+4 and have had a really difficult few weeks! Before my dating scan on Wednesday I have had to have four early scans. One was for pain, they put my dates back, saw two sacs, the second scan was a follow up where the dates were fine, one sac remained and there was a heartbeat. The third was a private one because I had vomited so much that I had a bleed, the epu couldn’t fit me in until almost a week later, all was lovely and baby was really moving around. The fourth one was the epu one that they insisted I go to as they do t have much regard for private results, everything was great.
In the meantime I have had my booking appointment where the emphasis was really on my age (I will be 40 if and when baby arrives), yes I know I’m old and high risk but did they really have to keep saying it? They’ve already said I will get gestational diabetes solely because of my age!
Anyway, pity paragraph coming up, I went for my dating scan, they put me exactly where I thought I was in terms of dates, the baby could not stop wriggling which was lovely. I had the combined screening and they rang me th next day, never good!
The downs result was 1:120, the Edwards result was 1:50,000 and the other one was 1:7700. Because of the downs result I am considered high risk. The midwife who rang me said aside from my age she could see nothing that was jumping out at her in terms of concerns. The nucha fold was 1.3mm which apparently is very good, my hcg levels are perfect and the other test was also perfect. She gave me three options, ignore, have the SAFE test or a CVS. she told me to google it and made me and appointment for today to have the blood test.
I googled it and saw that the test cost £350 and was 99% accurate, I got into a state because I though I would have to pay that. When I got to the hospital I cried and cried, they were lovely and told me I didn’t have to pay. Anyway I’ve had the blood test and now have to wait an agonising week for the results and it will either be high or low risk. Has anyone else had experience of this.

Thanks for reading really appreciate it

Hello. Sorry to hear you’ve had a rough time. And sorry people keep pointing out your age. That would drive me mad.

Hope everything goes well with the results. Keep us posted xx