2nd trimester bumps!!

[sophiejane]

Hello all,
Sorry I have been a way for a few days. I would like to say that I am feeling better and enjoying the pregnancy but I am not. I am still vommitting every day and have the worst headaches ever. I still have stomach ache each day which is really starting to annoy me. I watched Holby City last night and tehre was a lady on there who was pg and had bowel cancer and had really bad abdominal pain ... so of course I couldn't sleep all night as I was worried that I had bowel cancer too.

I had really bad stomach pains when I was being sick this morning ...... and have such a sore throat from retching all the time ..............
WHAT A MESS
But, I think baby is still OK. Although I panic every minute of the day and still check whether I am bleeding every time I go to the loo. I have my 16 week scan a week on Friday ... only 8 days to go and I hope I can start relaxing more then.

I feel very fat, but I dont think I yet have a noticeable bumb, just a roll of fat. I can't wait to get that real baby bump.

I am glad everyone else is doing well ... I really hope I can stop moaning about all my symptoms and just be jolly.

I'm off to stand in front of the mirror and see what poses make my stomach look more pregnant!!!!

[Toni]

Oh Sophie-J

poor you, you really are having a rough old time of it arent you?! Im so sorry, my love! i know what you mean, after all the wanting you just want to enjoy it, and then when you don't you feel guilty for complaining when you have wanted it for so long!!! at least I do. but although i have stomach cramps pretty much everyday, and am still dizzy and lightheaded a lot, with insomnia to boot.......I am not vommiting too much so do sympathise. im sure it will wear off soon, tho.

Take care, All my love

Toni xx

[Guest]

Hi Girls

S-J - I so feel for you.........it is so hard........but when it is all getting you down you know it is for a good cause! It should tail off a bit soon. In the meantime, you rest and take it as easy as possible. xx

Toni/Valli - hope things are good with you!?? I know what you mean about the sex though.........DH was not with me at last weeks scan but I have another on 23Feb so we will spend the week in Miami ummmming and ahhhhing about whether to find out or not. I don't want to find out and then be sorry I did!!! - Idiot or what!! Sometimes I feel it is the only element of surprise left and that we should find out on the day.........oh god i just don't know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Big hugs to all

Jenfxx

[anna.lewis]

Hi all
I've also had my 12 week scan now. All was ok - such a relief. Both still hanging on in there. Was a wreck by the time I got there as our train was late and we didn't think we'd make the appointment. As it turned out the clinic was running late too so we were ok. Like you, Toni, I also have to wait ages until my next scan. Think its at end March but have antenatal appt. in a couple of weeks so hopefully they'll check for the heartbeats then. My tum is growing nicely but am also at the awkward not quite big enough for maternity clothes stage. People are definitely starting to notice.
Sophie, so sorry you're still getting so much sickness. Hope you're taking it really easy.
Can also sympathise on the insomnia front. Am very tired but I have trouble getting off and then keep waking really early. I need to point out that me waking early is TOTALLY out of character! My back is also giving me problems -thought it was getting better but seems to be worse again this week. Have been ok on the dizziness front until this week. It now seems to hit mid morning.
Moan, moan, moan. What am I like. On the plus side its been great being able to tell a few more people and feel a bit more relaxed. I think I'm gradually getting used to the idea that I'm going to have to take things much easier than I thought. Luckily DH is being really supportive and helping out loads.
Oh, and we can't decide on the sex thing either. Think we're erring towards wanting to know at the moment but we keep changing our minds.
All the best to you all, Anna xx

[Toni]

Hi girls

Is anybody else having/had the nuchal test or anything? ive got the scan tomorrow, and had my bloods taken yesterday. im not really worried as i know age is in my favour, but there is always that outside chance, isn't there? ill prob be a little nervous when waiting for the results. i really DONT want to have to go through the amnio, so i hope the blooods and the scan will be the end of it. at least we get to see the babies again really soon................ But then theres a reallllly long wait.

whats everybody else thoughts on the tests?

Toni xx

[Guest]

Hi Toni

Everything is a worry............I know I think I worry enough to cover everyone of this entire board!! ( don't go into too much detail otherwise everyone would realise how neurotic i really am!!)

I had the nuchal scan done back in December and was soooooooo nervous, but when all the various bits were measured etc my result came back as 1:12200 which is fab.........having said that it isn't set in stone, as you still have a very small chance........no matter what!

I would go for it and not worry.......view it as a chance to see the babies cause everything in this pregnancy game has an up and down side and us fertility girls are just born worriers about everthing.......things we probably would not even notice if we didn't have to go down this route!

Enjoy your scan....

Jenfx

[valpas]

Hi Gals,
What is nuchal scan? So far I had scans, but don't know don't what they are? I have a scan next wednesday to chech whether there is anymore bleeding under the placenta.
gals, I have one more question. I am rh negative and hubby is positive. Do I need to take any injections? Next time I go to the Doctor, I'll ask about this.
Sophie, I am sorry you are having stomach pain. Don't worry about that. Uterus streching also cause stomach pain. Thats what I was told.
I am also having bad head aches and insomnia too. Hubby is working very late these days, so its more frustrating for me.
As Jen said, taking things easily now adays, at least trying to.
You all have fun.
Lots of Love,
Valli.

[Toni]

Hi Valli

A Nuchal translucency (full name) scan is the test they use for Downs syndrome, and its usually only advised to ladies over about 35. But with IVF ladies they advise it because they have been messing about with the eggs etc. ( i think!?) they measure some fluid at the back of the babies neck. The smaller the gap, the less chance (I think its that way around?) of the baby being a Downs syndrome baby. they also take some blood then they put the measurements and blood test results into a computer and that gives you a 1 in ?? chance.

im having mine tomorrow so ill let you know how it goes.

love

Toni xx

[Toni]

Hi Girls

well the nuchal scan went fine, I won't get the results til next week, but the doc said that they look normal and there shouldnt be anything to really worry about. it was quite funny cos one of the babies co-operated and got into position right away, the other just WOULDN'T!!! he/she lay there showing us his front for absolutely ages waving his arms and kicking his legs and we just needed him to turn his head one way or the other. Not that we didnt enjoy the show..........................

the doc also printed off loads of scan pics for us, which was a big surprise, and one is so sweet with the baby looking straight at us. you can make out its eyes and nose and lips.... we have so many scan pics now i think we might have to start a scan photo album or something!!!!

how are you all doing?!!?

Toni xx

[valpas]

Toni,
Thank You very much. My Doctor didn't say anything about nuchal scan! I have my appointment on 9th, I'll ask her on that day.
Scans are really wonderful. Isn't it? My husband is eagerly waiting for 9th to see our baby. Its really a wonderful show.
I am very happy for you.
Love Valli.

[sophiejane]

Blimey, you've all been posting away without me.
I am finally feeling better, only being sick once a day and paracetomol are keeping headaches at bay. I still have a bit of stomach ache, but am more relaxed about this now as I'm sure oits just everything stretching.

The reason why I decided against the nuchal scan was because both my brother and my sister were told that their child had a disability at the nuchal scan (my sister was told 1 in 2 chance of Downs, and my brother was told the baby had too large a head meaning some other disability). Both children ended up being perfect, but both sets of Parents went through the agony of whether to continue with the pregnancy.

As I wouldn't risk an amnio I decided against the screeening tests. I also work with disabled children so I am very much on the side that it doesn't matter whether the child has a disability or not. However, whether people decide to have the screening tests is individual and there is no right or wrong answer or action to take.

Anyway, enough of all that ........
I think I have a baby bump rather than a roll of fat emerging. Hooray, I also cant stop touching my baby ... I have my hand on my belly all day and all night long. I hope I'm not making baby too hot!!!!!!
Also at 15 weeks the baby starts to hear, so don't forget to talk to your baby/ies.
Anna - so pleased to hear everything is going well with those babies, and yours also seem to be doing well Toni.
Jill - don't mind about sharing your panics .... I'm sure we are all the same. I called the midwife round on sat evening because I had a sudden panic. I also woke DP up at 3am today as I thought my stomach had shrunk and therefore something had happened to baby.
I also left work early (again!!!!) today because of stomach ache.

Jill - i hope you are enjoying your holiday ... sounds fabulous ... is it a beach holiday??? My DP has refused to go on holiday with me at the moment because he says I can't drink, play golf, go snorkelling, diving or water parks, so whats the point!!!!!!!! What he has failed to realise is that when baby comes along we wont be able to do any of these activities either!!!!!

Anyway, I've gone on and on sorry. I have my 16 week scan on Friday ... only 2 days to go. Yipee. I'm definitely finding out the sex ... (no more patience left in me) I can't wait.
keep posting
from soph-j

[Toni]

Hi Soph-J

Good to hear from you - I was wondering where you had got to!! - and that you are feeling somewhat better! yes my babies seem to be okay, still waiting for the results from the nuchal, but like i said before, im not really worried. the consultant didnt seem to think there would be a problem, so ive remained very +ve about the whole thing!

Finding out the sex?!! Ooooh how exciting!!!!! cant wait to hear whether your baby is a little girl or a little boy! Do you have any inkling one way or the other which it might be? they do say that sometimes us gals can tell.........

went and bought some tester pots for the nursery paint on saturday. My dh has been very active the last week or so, hes had a complete attitude change. he said that he was waiting til the 12 week mark before he started making too many plans, now hes gone into 'Daddy' mode!!! superstitious or what? (bless him !!) hes even been talking about names with me, which was something he just blanked me on before!

Anyway hope everyone else is fine too - Valli - hope ur cold gets better soon. and just in case i miss a sneeze.....'Bless you!'

Toni xx

[julesg]

Toni, Sophie-Jane

Just wanted to say a quick hi and that I am glad you are both doing ok (along with everyone else) I look forward to hearing the sex of your Baby sophie-jane.

I am a bit jealous that I can't join you this time - but I am really pleased for everyone on this site who gets pgt - I love to hear about success it keeps me going!!

Take Care
Love and hugs
Julie

[valpas]

Toni,
Thank you. I am feeling little bit better. Still trying hard not to take any medication. Today went for the follow up scan and visit with ob/gyn(14weeks). Ob/gyn told to take sudafed not the others.
Scan went very nice. Dh and myself couldn't stop laughing seeing our baby's gymnastics. Baby's fine. Measured 14 weeks. No sign of bleeding under the placenta. No clue why I am still having little bit spotting and bleeding sometimes.
Sophie, good luck for your 16th week scan. Lets hear who the baby is? Lovely girl or a cute boy? I am very sorry, that you are having head aches and stomach pain. I can understand how it is, as I am also suffering with the same thing. Try to take good rest.
Julie,
I wish good luck for your feb/march treatment. You'll get pregnant this time. Be positive and pray God.
Lots of Love,
Valli.

[Jackie S]

Hi everybody

Hope you are all progressing nicely. Toni I do hope you are feeling better.

Sophie J: I hope your scan is ok and that they can see the sex of the baby, John really wants to know the sex of ours but I am against it. It must be very exciting for you.

Jill: hope you are ok and a bit more relaxed.

Valli: Hope you are ok

Elizabeth: haven't seen any posts from you in a while, I hope you are ok and everything is progressing nicely.

Had my appointment with the consultant today, took a while to find the heartbeat but when they did it was a nice and steady 160bpm, the midwife was laughing because she could hear it moving. Saw the registrar first of all, she said a few things but didn't really help with my questions. I am hardly eating and getting less than 1 hour sleep at night. She said I have to eat more often and I need to get at least 8 hours sleep at night and 2 hours in the afternoon. Easier said than done.

Anyway, I have the in-depth scan March 3rd, and have been booked in for growth monitoring scans, and the glucose tolerance test. We were about to leave when my consultant came in. He chatted with us and changed the appointment to see him next time from 10 weeks to 4 weeks. He is going to chase up my appointment with the blood pressure consultant, I have to have my bloodpressure taken every 2 weeks from now on, stay on folic acid for the rest of the pregnancy, and see the community midwife more often. They are really looking after me. Felt a lot easier after speaking to him.

We had good news as the downs test came back low risk, so that is great. Just need to get past the 20 week scan for neuro defects and I can relax. They kept asking if I had felt 'Stitch' move yet, I said John reckons he has!!!! We have decided on a girls name so far but can't agree on a boys. We have also started clearing out the spare room for a nursery ( after 13 years together it seems really strange saying that) we have got a few bits and pieces, and my mum bought us some cupboards and a cotbed - yellow and white. We have decided on Winnie The Pooh. Can't believe I am 17 weeks and 4 days already.

Anyway, look after yourselves and your precious cargos

Jackie