--x--December 2017 Snowflakes Thread--x--

[vic30]

Hello, hello!

I can't quite believe I've logged back in here for the first time since I had my daughter in May 2014!

After I'd had my daughter we decided no more due to health reasons and to be honest, I didn't want to go there again 😂 and we didn't want more children. However, things happen!

So I'm back to announce a very shock pregnancy and due date of the 11th of December. Thrilled now of course, after 6 weeks of total shock!

I'm going to have a whizz through the site and see if I recognise any of you lovely ladies from last time!

I'm Vicki 😊 Hi to you all!

 

[JoeyClare]

Sorry to hear about your grandpa Leah. Xx

Welcome Vicki! I had my little girl in July 2013 and said never again after pre-eclampsia and fairly awful care at the hospital. It took over 3 years to feel ready to try again for baby 2.

 

[MrsS15]

Thanks ladies. No improvement or deterioration in him today but he's very comfortable so that's the main thing. I was so sick today I couldn't get up to see him but I'm hoping I'll be able to manage tomorrow!

Welcome Vicki and congratulations I'm Leah xx

 

[vic30]

Hi Leah. Sorry about your Grandpa I'm pleased he's comfortable.

Yes, JoeyClare, I was also far from impressed with the care at the hospital, all the major things were done correctly but I was so angry with lots of things afterwards. I just didn't want to go through labour again and some of my pregnancy woes have already started this pregnancy! I'm not in good health generally so having another baby is a ridiculous idea. But like I say, it has happened and the thought of my daughter having a sibling is amazing. She's very excited and has chosen a sister! �� I've explained since our scan last week that we can't choose! We've got a 2 bedroom house and she has mountains of clothes though, so I hope she's right! Haha.

Xx

 

[Mumbear]

Sorry to hear about your grandad Leah xx

Hi Vicki, congratulations! How's everyone doing?

I'm back at work being ignored by my work colleagues and have been called in for a disciplinary next week because of my sickness. I was hoping to stick it out until September but I'm not sure I can to be honest feeling very low today. Only 11 days until our scan so hopefully that goes ok

 

[MrsS15]

Thanks Vicki & Nicki. Not feeling too horrific with sickness today so going to quickly try go see him.

I can't believe they're treating you like that, why on earth should your work colleagues ignore you? It's nothing to do with them. How can your work discipline you when you had sicklines? That isn't right at all. Don't let them treat you badly hun! No wonder you're feeling low with that treatment you would still get maternity allowance or similar if you were to leave wouldn't you? I hope it doesn't come to that but do what you feel is best for you!

My scan is in 6 days, I really can't wait to get an official due date. By ivf dates I'm 11 weeks today, by 10 week scan I'm 11+1. I want to know for definite, as well as the reassurance of finally getting to that milestone xx

 

[Mumbear]

I can't work out maternity allowance some say I'd get it some say no I wouldn't so I have no idea. As to why they're Ignoring me to be honest I don't know, it's been like it since I returned from Mat leave we've had new people join and the teams changed a lot but there are only 6 people in the office so it's fairly obvious. Just want to go home now,

6 days isn't too long, hopefully it'll fly by. I don't no why but I'm really anxious about the tests they do, maybe it's just because of how the pregnancy has been so far but I don't remember being so worried with my first.

 

[MrsS15]

Have you looked on the direct gov website to see if you're eligible? It has a calculator on there that may give you a better idea. Were you hoping to stay in work until 29 weeks then take early maternity?

I'm a lot more anxious about everything in this pregnancy, all scans and tests fill me with dread that something will be wrong. I was so naive with my son that I didn't think of any of this! I'm praying everything is okay for all of us and we can start to relax going into tri2 xxx

 

[JoeyClare]

Nicki- are they even allowed to discipline you when it's pregnancy related? I'm not big on the whole employment pregnancy law, but always thought it was a bit different than just regular sickness.

Glad that your grandpa is comfortable and hopefully you'll get to visit.

Vicki, I'm slightly more preferring the thought of a girl as we've got girl clothes as well. (No baby ones though as we sent them to the charity shop as we were convinced we'd never need them!! Also chances of me and hubby finding a boys name we both like are slim to none!!

I'm feeling a big mix of emotion at the moment! Excited for my scan tomorrow, but also so nervous. It's at 2:30, so I'm in work as normal and then my class are being taught from 1:30 by cover, so hubby is coming to get me. Quite nice that it's a Friday afternoon- early start to the weekend! Hoping it doesn't take the 4 hours the letter says as I don't think Elin will cope! I've downloaded Go Jetters on the iPlayer kids app on the iPad. Hubby has said he may have to go with Elin and leave me there. Then pick me up at the end. As long as he's there for the scan!

 

[vic30]

Good luck for your scan JoeyClare. Looking forward to a lovely photo!

I'm also feeling more nervous this time. I think it's because I know too much about what labour is or can be like and being induced, and pregnancy issues, where last time it was almost like it wasn't happening and everything was happy! I've got a low Papp-a level so having to get my head around that / consultant, extra scans and midwife apps, possibility of small early baby and pre eclampsia!

X

 

[vic30]

Here's my scan pic from 12.1 weeks

 

[Joeypops]

Welcome Vicki!

Sorry to hear your colleagues are being so unpleasant Nicki, no wonder you want to leave. My old work used to have to get hr involved after so many absences but it was just a box ticking meeting really and being pregnant would surely be enough to validate any time off. I think you need to work out your earliest possible leaving date for getting maternity. Sometimes just having a date in mind to work towards will help. If you feel unable to stick it out that long then you are better just leaving. It sounds like a horrible atmosphere to be in.

Good luck for your scan today Joey! I'm starting to feel nervous about mine and the screenings. I guess it's just the next milestone to get through then we can all relax a bit (hopefully!).

 

[GF91]

Nikki- I'm so sorry your work colleagues are being twats, we're grown ass women, not kids in a school playground! Can't be a nice situation for you to be in at all. You do what's right for you babe xxx
Leah- so so sorry to hear about your Grandad. Mine passed away end of January, he's sorely missed but he was in so much pain at the end that I'm glad he's not suffering anymore! Has your sickness started to ease? Xxx

Last full day in Gran Canaria! I can't wait to get on that plane home tomorrow! Missing my doggies & pony... and I'm actually missing my mum! Is that sad? I'm 26 on holiday with my husband & daughter but missing my mummy? I'm also missing knowing what I can & can't eat. I'm having to read every label over here but I don't speak a word of Spanish so it's proving difficult 😂 I've not actually worn any clothes other than bikini bottoms for 10 days either so having to wear clothes again is going to be weird!

12 week scan Monday! Can't wait!! ❤️

 

[MrsS15]

Good luck for your scan today joeyclare, I hope the day isn't dragging too much for you!

Vicki, that'll be such a worry for you. I'm glad they'll be keeping a close eye on you though. Your scan looks fab. I really can't wait for mine!

How's work today Nicki? My work have the same kinda protocol as Joeypops and seeing hr after so many absences is just a formality. Pregnancy sickness can't go against you though! I really hope things are better today for you.

Georgia, I am seeing a slight difference in the sickness. I'm still vomiting every day but sometimes it's only twice which is much better. I'm getting a little bit of an appetite back too, although the nausea is still there pretty much all the time. I'm due to go back to work on Monday and between the nausea and my grampa I'm miserable. My grampa is comfortable which is a blessing at least but he's so confused, he's such a with it intelligent man and to see him like this is heartbreaking. I just don't know how much time I have with him

Not sad at all you miss your mum, that's lovely. I never even thought about the eating part, it'll be good to get home and not worry about that! Wearing only bikini bottoms sounds amazing, whenever I'm home I'm living in elastic I hope you've had a lovely break away xx

 

[JoeyClare]

Had my scan and all is well. I've been moved to a December 17th due date, so 12+5 today!
Baby is in a really awkward position. It kept moving either side of my belly button and she was finding it hard to get baby to keep still to get the measurements. We were in there for 40 minutes and by the end I had a pain near my kidneys and going down my back and into my hips from lying there and all the prodding. Had a small stress as she was struggling to get the Michal measurement and a few of the measurements were 3.3 and 3.2, which she said was close to the threshold of 3.5! Eventually she got an image that was clear and have said 2.9. Had the bloods, so just got to wait for my risk to come through on the post.

Midwife saw me and told me I'd been incorrectly assigned as low risk and midwife led, so that's been changed and I'm now high risk and consultant led. Will see my consultant after my next scan which I'll get a date for soon. Only worry was 2+ ketone in my wee. Midwife asked if I'd not eaten much which I said I hadn't as I was hungry, but I wouldn't have said I had eaten that little amount. Will just have to keep an eye on it!

I'll post a picture. Sorry about the size. Photo bucket was being difficult and not letting me resize!!

 

[JoeyClare]

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[JoeyClare]

Any gender guesses?

 

[MrsS15]

So glad all was well joey and that she finally got a decent measurement. Great the midwife has put you under the proper care too!

I'm so rubbish with gender guesses and I have no logic for you, just simply guessing a girl xx

 

[Mel32]

Hi all, lots of scans going on thats exciting! Same as with my first baby i seem to be due end of month so feel like im the last to get everything haha.

Sorry to hear about the work troubleand disciplinary. I think you should read up or get in touch with acas if you havent already http://m.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=5271

I had my booking in the other day, this time they want me to get fasting bloods done because of diabetes in the family but they didnt last time and they've prescribed iron and folic acid on top of my pregnancy vitamins. Weird thing happened though, ive only had nausea so until yesterday evening when i was sick multiple times and every time i got up for my son i still felt sick, is it possible it xould have been pregnancy? Im thinking stomach bug or something i ate since it was just one night and so horrible.

Seems to be over but ove gone back to regular nausea and now im more nervous keep thinking i might actually be sick now.

Im so so so sorry some of you have dealt with so much sickness, genuinely don't know how you do it.

Hope everyone's. Ok, im enjoying these scan pics

 

[vic30]

Pleased all is well JoeyClare! Lovely scan photo...I think girl too!

Any gender guesses for mine? I think that's the nub sticking out? Couldn't see anything like that on my daughter's 12 weeks scan so it must've been hidden well, but this is really clear! X