MSE pregnancy club II

Sugarcubed

Wow loads of questions lol.

Prenatal vitamins - I took my prenatal vitamins for the first 12/16 weeks and then I was advised that I could continue to take them throughout my pregnancy (even onto breastfeeding) if I wanted but it wasn't particularly necessary.

Stats - I don't know what the stats are but if you are both young, fit and in good health then I see no reason why you wouldn't fall pregnant more or less within 6 months or so.

Appointments - are different in every area and depend on the healthcare providers. Here where I live I had my scan about 12 weeks and then afterwards varied appointments. They started at every 6 weeks, down to every 4 and then finishing on every 2 weeks/1 week towards the end.

Early scan - It would really depend again on your health and what your doctor would advise. I have had a history of miscarriages and I had an ectopic months before I got pregnant and on my doctors advise I was sent to an EPA (Early pregnancy assessment) unit at my local hospital for a scan at 7 weeks.

Downs - If your family has a history or higher risk of an illness that is likely to be passed onto the baby, your doctor/midwife will do everything to set your mind at rest.

Labour - Most hospitals prefer you stay at home for as long as you can cope with the pain before heading in to them. I would advise you go when your ready, not when a nurse thinks your about to drop lol

p.s stop worrying

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Argh I can't sleep, I'm going to be knackered by the time we reach the hospital. Worried already lol

scruffy96uk

Sugarcubed I'll be exactly the same as you this time on Thursday!!

Good Luck and hope all goes well.
Take care x

SeptemberBaby_2

Good luck, Sugarcubed!!!

You are me exactly 11 weeks ago and I'm now here snuggling my baby daughter! :cool:

Hope everything goes well :A

xxx

Sugarcubed

Thank you guys I'm totally nervous and im not leaving till before 1pm! Argh 2 hours to waste lol.

cheeky_lil_monkey

Thanks Sugarcubed.

I'm not so much worried as trying to prepare myself well in advance, even though I'm guessing all prep will go completely out of the window at the most important times!!!

Hope you're cuddling your little one soon

Reformed

Hi Everyone! I need to add myself to the list! Do I simply copy and paste? How is everyone getting on? I'm 27 weeks today so not long now - only just started to get my bump though so have been struggling for work clothes until I hit ebay. Got a gorgeous black jersey dress from Next for £2.20 (+£2 P&P) and a brand new topshop dress for £9.99 delivered in the post this morning so I actually have some lovely dresses for Christmas time! I have to say I hit H&M and picked up a few cheap tops yesterday as well. Baby has been kicking around all week. I am so excited!! Must get some exercise in before baby is born - I have been so lazy! What is everyone else doing to get fit? (If at all - I personally have been loving sitting on the sofa with a good book!)

becky_sleaf

Reformed wrote: »

Hi Everyone! I need to add myself to the list! Do I simply copy and paste? How is everyone getting on? I'm 27 weeks today so not long now - only just started to get my bump though so have been struggling for work clothes until I hit ebay. Got a gorgeous black jersey dress from Next for £2.20 (+£2 P&P) and a brand new topshop dress for £9.99 delivered in the post this morning so I actually have some lovely dresses for Christmas time! I have to say I hit H&M and picked up a few cheap tops yesterday as well. Baby has been kicking around all week. I am so excited!! Must get some exercise in before baby is born - I have been so lazy! What is everyone else doing to get fit? (If at all - I personally have been loving sitting on the sofa with a good book!)

Hello!

Copy & paste yourself on to the list. Make sure you use a recent one.

Well done on the Ebay bargains! I had some fantastic bits & bobs off there!
I didn't start to show until i was about 32 weeks! :eek: It was driving me mad as i had really bad bump envy. I've more than made up for it now though.
Exercise...what's that!? :rotfl: I 've not bothered! But i've only put on a stone & i'm now 39 weeks so i'm not bothered. I suppose i walk a fair bit (from shop to shop) you know how it is!

Katgoddess

cheeky_lil_monkey wrote: »

There's history of Downs in my family (although the mothers were over 40 each time) and it's something that would play on my mind. Do you know if it would be possible to have bloods monitored for hormone levels early on as I know when rates tripple daily this can signify a Downs baby or multiples. Do you know if the Dr's may do this to give peace of mind? Or whether I'd be best not knowing until say the 20 week scan where there's a chance it could be seen? I wouldn't want an amnio as I feel there are too many risks.

You can have a nuchal scan (non evasive) at 11 weeks which will give you the odds of having a downs child. They measure something at the back of the baby's neck(?) Some hospitals will do it as routine (if you consent) or you can pay to have it done privately. It varies from area to area. You can also have a CVS done which is similar to an ammnio with similar risks but can be performed earlier. Given your family history you might persuade your doctors to refer you.

cheeky_lil_monkey

Yeah, I've seen the scans (something to do with the transparancy of the baby on the u/s), but apparently they're not overly reliable without other tests such as the amnio. I wouldn't want any tests with any risk to the baby.

I guess at the time, these things will come up and can be discussed then. I know there's loads of people on here, each with their own little story and any information given would be useful on any part of ttc and pregnancy.
I don't like the American sites as they seem to have scans and appointments every other day (slight exaggeration, but only slight!!) and a lot of the chat is about weight!

suzukibabe

Okay, i have updated the list.

Adam thomas came into the world on Saturday 15th Dec.
My waters went at 3:30am on friday 14th, on saturday evening i was put on a drip to speed things up a bit but babes wasn't tolerating it, so at 8pm the decision was made to take me to theatre for an emergency section, and at 8:36pm he arrived safely weighing 4lb 2oz, tiny but absolutley gorgeous.
I have posted a couple of pics over in the arms.

Congrats to all the other new mummy's and daddy's and good luck to all those nearing b-day

Anthilmob - 20th December
Nikstar - 23rd December!! unplanned i may add.
flis21 - 25th December (Moved again - according to scan!!!)
bumpybecky - 25th December
scruffy96uk - 27th December, was meant to be 16th Jan but being induced
becky_sleaf - 28th December
wilf55 (her daughter, Chelsea) - 29 December 2007
bairnpunter's wife - 29th December 2007
Strawberry laces - 29th December 2007
m77las - 30th Dec (baby no1)
Shelvis - 8 January 2008 (would prefer it around Jan 15th if poss!!)
Yorkshirechick - 12th January
Phatmouse - 12th January 2008
Sunny Angel- 14th January 2008 (I think!!)
Slapps - 15th Jan 08
cazscoob - 18 Jan 08
tbourne - 20 Jan 08
Ciara111-22 Jan 08
nicola1982 - 23rd Jan 08
pinkmilkplease - 26th Jan 08
chocaholic110 - 27th January 08
Ella_ella_ella - 27th January 08
Cathie - 7th February 08
Melly74 - 17th February 08
Liley9 - 18 February 2008
miss_be - 20th February 08
Loopy-loo73 - 21 Feb 08
Bailey - 22 February 08
alison6692 - 24 February 2008
PiscesPrincess - 24th February 2008
Bun - 25th February
Ella29 - 27th February 08
3KIDSNOMONEY - 28th February 08
Dougggie - 2 March 08
Doobees - 4th March 08
svmitche - 4th March 2008
Purplegirluk1 - 6th March 2008
Elliesmum - 8 March 08
mandy2383 - 9th march 2008
ukbBandit - 15 March 2008
Heavenleigh - 24th march 08
Melg1973 - 24th march 08
Newleafer - 27th march 08
Pink Princess 1 - 29th March 08
tranquil - 2 April 2008
redflame705 - 8th April 08
snugglepuss - 9th April 08
gemsygem (Sheel's daughter) 19th April 08
MonkeyLady - 20th April 08
JojoB - 20th April 2008
machairs - 24th April 2008 (may change after scan)
debecca - 26th April 2008
Kelsi-Blu - 27th April 08
rjh090384 -3rd May 2008 (changed at 12 week scan)
Knotty29 - 16th May 2008
clarkey1000 - May 31st 2008
Jak - 18th July 2008
grad_gal25 - August 11th (My Birthday . This was so not planned!)
Scottish-Diva- August 2008

Carol9uk - ?


TTC LIST
Daisykate124
Cookiesncream
witchyroo
sjm
Fishcake_random
Lesleydejager
jo_jo
picklesmum
durham_girl
likabu
Bun
jo101
Pooky
emptypocketz
Miss_pink & Mr Pink
Boobylou
lilmrsmullen
jiblets1
Lillian06
ginvzt
Uisge10
CHARLIE54

BIRTH LIST
izoomzoom - Samantha born @ 2250 hrs at home on 03/11/07 weighing 9lb 6oz. 5 days early
Mazcabs - Henry Ferguson Green Sunday 4th November at 5.52am by emergency c section weighing 7lb 6oz
tsstss7 - Archie Edward - Born 5th November at 6.53pm by elective cs weighing 10lb and 11oz. (4.94kg)
Shazy73 - Ellie Mae on Wednesday 7th November, 6 days overdue, weighing 6lb 10oz
Curious George - Daniel Warren Michael - born 8th November at 12:13pm - 8lb 9 1/2ozs by C section
Rince - Sophia Mae arrived 6 days early on 10th Nov at 10:26am 7lb 8oz
Hippychick1 - Seren Eliza arrived 4 days early on 11/11/07 5.21pm
Sadie204 - Phoebe Louise Alyssa born 15/11/2007 @ 13.44pm, 7lbs, 12 days early
Hopeless Cook - Ellie (Eleanor) Sophie arrived 10 days late on 19th November at 8.21am. 9lbs 1 oz
Mrs AliasOmega - 25th Nov 07 @ 8:11pm. Weight - 7lb 13.5oz. Natural birth, no pain relief. Named - Edward Joseph aka eddie
MrsW82 - 28th Nov 07 (3 mins to midnight!) 7lbs4oz.....Thank God for Entonox! - Samantha Elizabeth W...Worth the long labour! 3 days early!
tammyfshr - Hector - 6th December 2007. 5 days late and weighing 9lbs 15 oz
helend - Neve Sarah - 19th December - 7lbs9.5oz
Suzukibabe- Adam thomas - 15th December, 2 weeks early - 4lbs 2oz.

PROBABLY GIVEN BIRTH BUT TOO WORN OUT TO LOG ON LIST/OVERDUE LIST
THE MIDDLEMEN - 3rd November
mickeyme - 21st November 2007
ab7167 (Ali) - 27th November - my M-I-L birthday!
TATOO07 (MY WIFE) - 6th December 2007
Cel - 8th December
kelticangel - 9th December 2007
Ebony - 10th December
Sugarcubed - 11th December
jbbonce - 16th december (but hoping to keep my legs crossed til jan)
Beakerange - 18th December (unplanned!! and hoping it will come out earlier)