Dreaming Pink Due Date Group: TTC and Beyond #2

Happypixi - Wow!! Congrats! Now I'm curious about your nub that you thought was boy! Do you have a pic? Would love to see. :) Enjoy every minute getting ready for little girl!

Ladybugs - Happy birthday (belated)! So sorry your appt. didn't go as you'd hoped. You honestly seem to be handling it very well...and that's the best you can do for your little girl!

Charlee - Wow, only a month or so!! Fx baby stay put until then! Glad you're well. :)

Bunny and Pumpkin - Yay for super dark lines! Will pray those little babies are growing away in there!

Everyone else - Hi!

AFM - Doing fine. Had some back pain for a couple of weeks, but seems to have improved the last couple days. Definitely feeling more movement now, but still think he's a little quieter than my others were. Not worried, though. Crazy to be over halfway there! Emotionally, I am mostly ok, but still have moments of "I cannot believe out of 4 babies, not one is a girl." Sad. But, I truly believe God's promise...honestly seeing more rainbows than ever. I think He is giving me this extra little gift before he brings her to us...and I'm ok with that. Sometimes, hearing about and seeing other people's big families helps SO much...other people do it, too! My grandpa that just passed away had 5 kids...and there is so much love and laughter and fun when everyone is together. I can totally picture it in my future! Excited for that. :)

I did it at work myself so havent got a pic, I still swear it was a boy nub! LOL! Im glad i saw it though as it brought me down to earth and made me ready to accept either result at the end of the day, as on my 12 week scan I though girl when watching the screen. I shall no longer consider myself a nub expert, I retire!

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Bunny glad to see a ticker on your signature, it makes it easier to stalk you :). I can't wait to have my own ticker but I am not brave enough yet.

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But, but... your line is better than mine! I hope you get a ticker soon so we can stalk you too! :oops: x

Thanks bunny!! I had good lines with my last pregnancy and it still ended in a miscarriage. Besides, I don't see a difference in your lines and mine ;). Are you having your first scan tomorrow?

I am sooo close to my first scan and again I am driving myself crazy. I keep searching the net for what I should see and just can't help but think of my early scans with my last two pregnancies. We could already tell at that early stage how it would end :(.

Lol happy pixi you give me hope with my nub lol, some people think girl (of my old friends from ig not on here), some boy, some think it is a leg ah lol guess sometimes you just never know! The other day I randomly came across a pic of a classic boy nub that turned out to have been a girl!

Still assuming we are having a boy but not counting myself out quite yet! Congrats bunny and pumpkin

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Thanks bunny!! I had good lines with my last pregnancy and it still ended in a miscarriage. Besides, I don't see a difference in your lines and mine ;). Are you having your first scan tomorrow?

I am sooo close to my first scan and again I am driving myself crazy. I keep searching the net for what I should see and just can't help but think of my early scans with my last two pregnancies. We could already tell at that early stage how it would end :(.

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No, just a trip to the doctor to register the pregnancy (again!). I'm going to ask if I qualify for extra scans or not. Would be nice if they wanted to send me to the hospital that same day, but not very likely. Would also be a shame because DH would want to come and he'd be at work.

Likely not the same thing you're after, but stumbled across this site - shows what your baby should be doing to the day: http://pregnancy.familyeducation.com/first-trimester

How far along are you?

Ah, just stumbled across this one too, Pumpkin

http://baby2see.com/development/ultr...rimester_scans

Thanks for the link bunny! I am exactly 5weeks today, will be 5w2d by the time of my first scan. I am incredibly nervous :(.

If you have the patience (and I know you do because you didn't POAS :), than wait with your scan at least until 7weeks. That's what I would recommend.

Things work quite differently in the UK than they do in Germany. In Germany you go to see your gyn and usually see them as well as the midwife all through your pregnancy. My gyn was very keen on doing scans in the beginning to confirm pregnancy, location, etc.

In the UK you usually register your pregnancy with your GP, but don't have your 1st appointment with the MW until around 8 weeks. The scan is usually done at the hospital at 12 weeks, my GP's surgery didn't even have the facility to scan.

Hopefully your GP will send your for an early reassurance scan, Bunny, but if not maybe a private early scan would be an option for you? We had an additional scan with Baby Bond with DS1 and found them very good.

Early Pregnancy Scan, Private Ultrasound Early Scans - Ultrasound-Direct.com

Loving your new avatar, Pumpkin and your ticker, Bunny. :)

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Thanks for the link bunny! I am exactly 5weeks today, will be 5w2d by the time of my first scan. I am incredibly nervous :(.

If you have the patience (and I know you do because you didn't POAS :), than wait with your scan at least until 7weeks. That's what I would recommend.

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That's what I was thinking. Still not a huge amount to see at 7 weeks, but at least bubba will have a heartbeat by then. It also depends on if and when they can slot me in for an appointment.

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Things work quite differently in the UK than they do in Germany. In Germany you go to see your gyn and usually see them as well as the midwife all through your pregnancy. My gyn was very keen on doing scans in the beginning to confirm pregnancy, location, etc.

In the UK you usually register your pregnancy with your GP, but don't have your 1st appointment with the MW until around 8 weeks. The scan is usually done at the hospital at 12 weeks, my GP's surgery didn't even have the facility to scan.

Hopefully your GP will send your for an early reassurance scan, Bunny, but if not maybe a private early scan would be an option for you? We had an additional scan with Baby Bond with DS1 and found them very good.

Early Pregnancy Scan, Private Ultrasound Early Scans - Ultrasound-Direct.com

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Thanks GeCon, I'll certainly look into that if the GP isn't going to refer me to get an early scan (there's no scan equipment at my GP office either).

Ladies, I'm so sorry that I've been MIA for ages! I hope everyone's well. :wave:

I've been following when I can & know I said it on the longtermers thread, but I want to wish both of you Pumpkin & Bunnywabbit a huge CONGRATULATIONS on your BFPs!!!! What wonderful news!! I really can't wait to follow your journeys & hope so much that you both have little pink bundles nestled within.

It's been all go here since the beginning of the month. We finally got the keys to our new house on the 11th, but everyday since we've been there decorating & cleaning getting it ready for us to move in in a week or so. We're staying with my parents who only live 10 mins up the road. I haven't been doing the decorating but it's been non-stop for me getting wallpaper, paint etc! I can't believe that there's only 6 weeks until my due date. I really was worried that I'd go late & end up with another section, but it seems this one may have other ideas. I've been keeping really well except for restless legs most nights. However, over the last week my normally heavy discharge (for this pg) has been light-brown tinged on & off. As baby's moving very well I decided to just wait until Tuesday when I see the MW again. I've also been getting loads of BHs. He feels quite low in my pelvis & has been head down since 28 weeks. I've never gone into labour on my own before so I really hope all of this bodes well for me!!

I did have a fall the week before last too. I've been getting dizzy spells & as I walked in the road to get to the driver's door of our car in town I went over my ankle slightly & couldn't catch myself. I ended up hitting the road like a sack of spuds, grazing my knee & elbow but I managed to avoid landing on my bump. Thank goodness!! I know I've just been doing too much really.  Baby was fine after the fall - though I didn't get checked out - it was my pride that was damaged the most! I could've sat in the road & cried when an elderly gent came over to help. The boys were with my mum so thankfully I only had myself to worry about. My DH & parents were not at all happy when they found out about it!

On a side note, the nursery's been finished today & all the carpets in the bedrooms are being fitted tomorrow! Yay!

Charlee, it's strange to think that you have a date for meeting your sweet little baby! Very exciting! My due date according to scans is the 5th but I don't really agree. I think it should be the 12th. Why are they inducing you?

Huge congrats to you too Pixi! :D

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I'm glad you're ok dreamofpink, that must have been a huge fright for you, pregnant or not! Have you had your dizzy spells checked? Thinking I would have cried if it were me. For right now for me, me main worry is getting through the winter without falling - I manage it every. single. year. Is hard enough normally just to get up, brush yourself off and carry on as if nothing happened. Wish I had the money to take the winter off work...

Hoping LO stays put for a few more weeks. I bet the nursery looks fantastic! Any chance of pictures?

I am rushing to work just wanted to wish you a happy birthday and a wonderful day bunny!

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I am rushing to work just wanted to wish you a happy birthday and a wonderful day bunny!

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Thank you pumpkin! Hoping your day goes well x

Happy Birthday, Bunny. Hope you have a lovely day!

Happy birthday Bunny!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy celebrating and spending your birthday being pregnant :)

Thanks girls. Went to the doctor this morning to get this ball rolling. She came to the same due date I had (she disagreed with my date last time), so 26 June is my date unless they decide otherwise at scan. Then out for a little walk and birthday breakfast.

Hoping you're all well. Exhausted today - got next to no sleep (2-2.5 hours) because of the storm last night. Thinking I'm going to have a post-brekkie nap :sleeping:

Bunny, did your doctor say anything with regards to an early scan for you? Let me know when you are ready for me to put you on the list in the 1st post. ;)

Post-brekkie nap sounds wonderful... *zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz*

Only 15h until my scan. I am honestly freaking out I am scared beyond words that something might be wrong again but then I keep telling myself that one out of 4 just has to be healthy and sticky, am I right??? I am so sorry to be such a pain but I promise as soon as I have seen a heartbeat I will be better!

Pumpkin, totally understandable after what you've been through. And we are here for you, in happy times and in the nervous times before them. All will be fine, you are completely right. :hug2:

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Bunny, did your doctor say anything with regards to an early scan for you? Let me know when you are ready for me to put you on the list in the 1st post. ;)

Post-brekkie nap sounds wonderful... *zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz*

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Honestly, I'm not too sure. She filled out a form with me about my history of m/c, medical background etc. which she's sending off somewhere. She said I should hear something within the next few weeks. Whether or not that was paperwork to see if I can be assessed or not for early scan, or if it's them that contacts me about the scan, I'm not sure. If I don't hear anything or if the answer is no or if they drag their heels, then I'll pay and get it done.

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Only 15h until my scan. I am honestly freaking out I am scared beyond words that something might be wrong again but then I keep telling myself that one out of 4 just has to be healthy and sticky, am I right??? I am so sorry to be such a pain but I promise as soon as I have seen a heartbeat I will be better!

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I can totally get this. It's going to be difficult for you, maybe even after you get the all-clear. So far you have great lines, so for me I'm taking that as good news. Now I just take things one day at a time r it gets too much for me to deal with. Otherwise I'd be a wreck which can't help the pregnancy! We're all here for you and have our FX for a good test tomorrow x

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Only 15h until my scan. I am honestly freaking out I am scared beyond words that something might be wrong again but then I keep telling myself that one out of 4 just has to be healthy and sticky, am I right??? I am so sorry to be such a pain but I promise as soon as I have seen a heartbeat I will be better!

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Pump I felt the same with waiting for my scan, but I just know this one will be it for you. Deep breath, it will be ok. I'm counting the hours with you and can't wait to hear how many pumpkins are joining you for Halloween this year!!

Happy birthday bunny, hope you get some sleep!!

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Only 15h until my scan. I am honestly freaking out I am scared beyond words that something might be wrong again but then I keep telling myself that one out of 4 just has to be healthy and sticky, am I right??? I am so sorry to be such a pain but I promise as soon as I have seen a heartbeat I will be better!

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It is totally normal to worry and we have all done it. All you can do is try to try to keep busy. On the bright side think of all the years of worry to come - school grades, getting in with the wrong crowd, alcohol, dating etc etc LOL!

Make sure you ask about anything that is bugging you so that you don't worry when you get home.

Good luck Pumpkin xxx

Thanks ladies for your support it means the world to me!

I am back from my appointment and sooo relieved. My RE called me into his office and said he is too nervous to talk he needs to see how many are in there first :). Well, we have seen two gestational sacs with a yolk sac inside, everything measuring right on track. The second sac was smaller though and he said he thinks it's twins but all we can do is wait and see if the second one keeps developing. My next appointment is next Thursday (6w4d) and he said we might even see a heartbeat(s).

He even gave me a picture and I didn't have to ask :). He marked the second sac so please let me know what you think.

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OMG! AWW BABY PUMPKINS! Sooo cute! Congrats, pumpkin! x

Pumpkin.....great news to wake up to here!!! I like the looks of your "spooky" little guests.....hopefully both will grown big and strong in the next 35 weeks!!!!!!

Great news, Pumpkin. So glad to read all is well. As you know at our 1st scan we saw what potentially might have been two sacs too, although the gyn said it was smaller than the other and could also just be some liquid. At the 2nd scan there was only one baby visible. Either way, even if it is only one in there, as long as it is healthy and sticky, that is all that matters. And if there is another one, it is an added bonus. :)

That's exactly what I am thinking GeCon! All I want is one healthy baby and I am unbelievably relieved that the one sac measured right on track. That is all I was wishing for. Twins would be awesome but I won't be disappointed at all if it turns out as a singleton pregnancy :)!

So pleased for you Pumpkin! Hoping beany sticks well and truly, and if its two, bonus!
I had a bleed with my first (thought I'd lost my baby) early scan revealed baby was fine, and an area where a bleed could have occurred, like a second sac. Ill always wonder if I started out with two.

Huge congratulations Pumpkin!! I hope you're feeling more relaxed now. Very exciting indeed. X

Congrats, Pumpkin! So exciting. :)

Aaah Pumpkin - sooo exciting!!! Lovely picture too :D Either way I hope that this/these LO(s) are here to stay & bring you so much joy! What wonderful news!

Bunny, I hope you had a great birthday. I hope you get an early scan for peace of mind too.

Everyone else - hello!! :wave:

I saw my MW today & forgive me for being stupid but you ladies have a better idea of how far along I am than I did! I went to my appt convinced that I was 33+5 only to be told that I was a week further on! I've only been accessing GD using my phone, so haven't seen my ticker for weeks. Somewhere along the line I got muddled up & thought I was turning 34 weeks on Thurs - d'oh!

Anyway, the appt went very well. Baby's doing brilliantly and I was right, he has dropped. I was stunned when she said that he was 3/5ths engaged! Argh!! I have an appt with her for 3 weeks time & she said "I could be visiting you & baby at home by then!" Bare in mind that we're not moving in until Sunday, it's thrown us all. It doesn't help that I'm getting period pains a lot & have had lower back pain all day. Regarding my cm, she said it was normal. Phew!

She was very supportive of my VBAC & said the midwives on the ward where I want to deliver are very pro-VBAC too. I need to find time now to jot down a few birth preferences in my notes, get a hospital bag up together & dig out the baby equipment we'll need. For a typical planner boy-mum, not having anything organised is weird but oddly liberating. Ha, maybe it'll be the making of me for my next sway! 5 weeks seems a long way off with the way I'm feeling but I have nothing much to gauge it against. Ds2 didn't engage properly as I had my maternity support belt on all day everyday plus I was in a lot of pain with spd so I barely walked anywhere. This time it's so different, I'm still swimming regularly & walking a lot! Eek, watch this space!! :)

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Sorry, GeCon, forgot to reply to your post properly. Please add me to the list on the first page. I'll give you a shout if I'm given a different date later on. Or is it best to have them confirm a date at scan and add me then?

bunnywabbit, added you to the 1st post. We can update it if necessary after your scan. ;)

Pumpkin, haven't added you yet. Let me know when you are ready and happy for me to do so. ;)

Thanks ladies!

GeCon I think I am ready for you to add me. I am pregnant I and want to start believing it. Everything is going to be just fine ;).

My due date is June 29th.