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[LeanneB]

Yeah it’s definitely been a world wind journey! Still hasn’t sunk in yet! Even had my first midwife appointment yesterday and still doesn’t feel real I was told though that more than likely because it’s an IVF baby they will look to induce me when the time comes rather than allow natural labour. God knows what that means and when they’d do it!

I was back at Care yesterday for my final round of intralipids. They confirmed that would be my final one. I’ve always found them absolutely fine and no symptoms from them.

How are you doing? Any more bleeding? I’m sure that little heartbeat is getting stronger and stronger each day! xx

I’m very excited for you things are going perfectly and that’s good you had your booking in appointment too yes some CCGs ‘insist on induction’ BUT you have the right to the birth you want and please do your research nearer the time on what you want. You do not have to be induced and can request close monitoring if they have concerns about the placenta degrading. You also have the right to an elective c-section if you prefer (that’s at 39 weeks). To be transparent I’m anti-induction and therefore always say to people please do your own research and decide if it’s right for you. I’ve too many friends go through hell (both during the birth and long term effects) because they were forced into things they shouldn’t have been and most ended in an emergency c-section or horrific measures being used during labour as baby wasn’t ready to come. So it’s good they’ve warned you they’ll plan to induce (my CCG doesn’t treat ivf pregnancies any differently so induction isn’t standard) and when it’s time to write your birth plan weigh up your options and decide what, if anything, you’ll agree to as not all inductions are equal either. I hope that’s not too much info right now but I get a bit angry about women just being told what will happen vs being told you’re in control of your birth and wellbeing and having the information to make an informed choice

I’m so glad you’re done with intralipids but that’s amazing you don’t get any effects! I envy you

I’ve had some spotting but my nausea is also so bad now it is impacting my day to day. Last time I lived off jacket potatoes as couldn’t stomach anything else. I’m right back there as most other things are now making me gag. I’m only 6+6 and last time this went on until about 24 weeks so might have a long road ahead. Mentally I’m struggling post the bleed as just feel it’ll all go wrong, particularly with the spotting still happening. But it’s very light and more pink than red so just trying not to think about it. But I do feel very on edge and feeling sick etc on the one hand is reassuring but it’s debilitating too so makes it hard to stay positive as I just want to crawl into bed all the time and try to sleep x

Hey! Sorry been hectic with work and partner has been away working so not had much time to chill.

How are you feeling now after the bleed, have you calmed a little with the negative thoughts? I’m sure everything will be absolutely fine tomorrow.
Has the spotting stopped again?

I’m thinking of you and really hope tomorrow goes well. Let me know how you get on. What time is your scan? X

[Givingitatry]

Yeah it’s definitely been a world wind journey! Still hasn’t sunk in yet! Even had my first midwife appointment yesterday and still doesn’t feel real I was told though that more than likely because it’s an IVF baby they will look to induce me when the time comes rather than allow natural labour. God knows what that means and when they’d do it!

I was back at Care yesterday for my final round of intralipids. They confirmed that would be my final one. I’ve always found them absolutely fine and no symptoms from them.

How are you doing? Any more bleeding? I’m sure that little heartbeat is getting stronger and stronger each day! xx

I’m very excited for you things are going perfectly and that’s good you had your booking in appointment too yes some CCGs ‘insist on induction’ BUT you have the right to the birth you want and please do your research nearer the time on what you want. You do not have to be induced and can request close monitoring if they have concerns about the placenta degrading. You also have the right to an elective c-section if you prefer (that’s at 39 weeks). To be transparent I’m anti-induction and therefore always say to people please do your own research and decide if it’s right for you. I’ve too many friends go through hell (both during the birth and long term effects) because they were forced into things they shouldn’t have been and most ended in an emergency c-section or horrific measures being used during labour as baby wasn’t ready to come. So it’s good they’ve warned you they’ll plan to induce (my CCG doesn’t treat ivf pregnancies any differently so induction isn’t standard) and when it’s time to write your birth plan weigh up your options and decide what, if anything, you’ll agree to as not all inductions are equal either. I hope that’s not too much info right now but I get a bit angry about women just being told what will happen vs being told you’re in control of your birth and wellbeing and having the information to make an informed choice

I’m so glad you’re done with intralipids but that’s amazing you don’t get any effects! I envy you

I’ve had some spotting but my nausea is also so bad now it is impacting my day to day. Last time I lived off jacket potatoes as couldn’t stomach anything else. I’m right back there as most other things are now making me gag. I’m only 6+6 and last time this went on until about 24 weeks so might have a long road ahead. Mentally I’m struggling post the bleed as just feel it’ll all go wrong, particularly with the spotting still happening. But it’s very light and more pink than red so just trying not to think about it. But I do feel very on edge and feeling sick etc on the one hand is reassuring but it’s debilitating too so makes it hard to stay positive as I just want to crawl into bed all the time and try to sleep x

Hey! Sorry been hectic with work and partner has been away working so not had much time to chill.

How are you feeling now after the bleed, have you calmed a little with the negative thoughts? I’m sure everything will be absolutely fine tomorrow.
Has the spotting stopped again?

I’m thinking of you and really hope tomorrow goes well. Let me know how you get on. What time is your scan? X

Thank you, it’s not until 3pm so a little wait yet. I haven’t had anymore bleeding or spotting this week so that’s been good. Lots of cramps though and have started vomiting sadly. Thanks for the good vibes x

[LeanneB]

I’m very excited for you things are going perfectly and that’s good you had your booking in appointment too yes some CCGs ‘insist on induction’ BUT you have the right to the birth you want and please do your research nearer the time on what you want. You do not have to be induced and can request close monitoring if they have concerns about the placenta degrading. You also have the right to an elective c-section if you prefer (that’s at 39 weeks). To be transparent I’m anti-induction and therefore always say to people please do your own research and decide if it’s right for you. I’ve too many friends go through hell (both during the birth and long term effects) because they were forced into things they shouldn’t have been and most ended in an emergency c-section or horrific measures being used during labour as baby wasn’t ready to come. So it’s good they’ve warned you they’ll plan to induce (my CCG doesn’t treat ivf pregnancies any differently so induction isn’t standard) and when it’s time to write your birth plan weigh up your options and decide what, if anything, you’ll agree to as not all inductions are equal either. I hope that’s not too much info right now but I get a bit angry about women just being told what will happen vs being told you’re in control of your birth and wellbeing and having the information to make an informed choice

I’m so glad you’re done with intralipids but that’s amazing you don’t get any effects! I envy you

I’ve had some spotting but my nausea is also so bad now it is impacting my day to day. Last time I lived off jacket potatoes as couldn’t stomach anything else. I’m right back there as most other things are now making me gag. I’m only 6+6 and last time this went on until about 24 weeks so might have a long road ahead. Mentally I’m struggling post the bleed as just feel it’ll all go wrong, particularly with the spotting still happening. But it’s very light and more pink than red so just trying not to think about it. But I do feel very on edge and feeling sick etc on the one hand is reassuring but it’s debilitating too so makes it hard to stay positive as I just want to crawl into bed all the time and try to sleep x

Hey! Sorry been hectic with work and partner has been away working so not had much time to chill.

How are you feeling now after the bleed, have you calmed a little with the negative thoughts? I’m sure everything will be absolutely fine tomorrow.
Has the spotting stopped again?

I’m thinking of you and really hope tomorrow goes well. Let me know how you get on. What time is your scan? X

Thank you, it’s not until 3pm so a little wait yet. I haven’t had anymore bleeding or spotting this week so that’s been good. Lots of cramps though and have started vomiting sadly. Thanks for the good vibes x

That’s good you’ve had no more spotting or bleeding.
Hope it all went ok, I’ve been thinking about you x

[Givingitatry]

Hey! Sorry been hectic with work and partner has been away working so not had much time to chill.

How are you feeling now after the bleed, have you calmed a little with the negative thoughts? I’m sure everything will be absolutely fine tomorrow.
Has the spotting stopped again?

I’m thinking of you and really hope tomorrow goes well. Let me know how you get on. What time is your scan? X

Thank you, it’s not until 3pm so a little wait yet. I haven’t had anymore bleeding or spotting this week so that’s been good. Lots of cramps though and have started vomiting sadly. Thanks for the good vibes x

That’s good you’ve had no more spotting or bleeding.
Hope it all went ok, I’ve been thinking about you x

Thank you, fortunately it was good news and everything is still as it should be. So officially discharged other than 2 more intralipids (lucky me!). No more bleeding so hoping things stay this way. Midwife booking appointment Tuesday so not long to wait.

How are you getting on? Thanks for checking in x

[LeanneB]

Thank you, it’s not until 3pm so a little wait yet. I haven’t had anymore bleeding or spotting this week so that’s been good. Lots of cramps though and have started vomiting sadly. Thanks for the good vibes x

That’s good you’ve had no more spotting or bleeding.
Hope it all went ok, I’ve been thinking about you x

Thank you, fortunately it was good news and everything is still as it should be. So officially discharged other than 2 more intralipids (lucky me!). No more bleeding so hoping things stay this way. Midwife booking appointment Tuesday so not long to wait.

How are you getting on? Thanks for checking in x

Awww that’s excellent news!! Congratulations so happy to hear everything went well. How far along did they measure you at?

Yeah I’m doing well. Had my midwife appointment last Thursday, just playing back and forth now for booking 12 week scan. Typically the first appointment during my 12th week my partner is away all week and he really wants to be there, so just trying to sort that. Either bring it forward to 11th week or push it to 13th x

[Givingitatry]

That’s good you’ve had no more spotting or bleeding.
Hope it all went ok, I’ve been thinking about you x

Thank you, fortunately it was good news and everything is still as it should be. So officially discharged other than 2 more intralipids (lucky me!). No more bleeding so hoping things stay this way. Midwife booking appointment Tuesday so not long to wait.

How are you getting on? Thanks for checking in x

Awww that’s excellent news!! Congratulations so happy to hear everything went well. How far along did they measure you at?

Yeah I’m doing well. Had my midwife appointment last Thursday, just playing back and forth now for booking 12 week scan. Typically the first appointment during my 12th week my partner is away all week and he really wants to be there, so just trying to sort that. Either bring it forward to 11th week or push it to 13th x

Thank you measuring 7+6 (am 7+5) so bang on really.

That’s great you saw the midwife but what a pain about the 12wk scan! If you can try to get 11th week or be on a cancellation list as just gives a little extra time if they want to do NIPT after the scan. Just leaves the options open but appreciate it may not pan out that way. They change so much between 7 and 12 weeks, it’s mind blowing! x

[LeanneB]

Thank you, fortunately it was good news and everything is still as it should be. So officially discharged other than 2 more intralipids (lucky me!). No more bleeding so hoping things stay this way. Midwife booking appointment Tuesday so not long to wait.

How are you getting on? Thanks for checking in x

Awww that’s excellent news!! Congratulations so happy to hear everything went well. How far along did they measure you at?

Yeah I’m doing well. Had my midwife appointment last Thursday, just playing back and forth now for booking 12 week scan. Typically the first appointment during my 12th week my partner is away all week and he really wants to be there, so just trying to sort that. Either bring it forward to 11th week or push it to 13th x

Thank you measuring 7+6 (am 7+5) so bang on really.

That’s great you saw the midwife but what a pain about the 12wk scan! If you can try to get 11th week or be on a cancellation list as just gives a little extra time if they want to do NIPT after the scan. Just leaves the options open but appreciate it may not pan out that way. They change so much between 7 and 12 weeks, it’s mind blowing! x

Yeah that’s great you are exactly where you should be measurement wise. Has the sickness changed at all?

I’m just playing phone tennis at the moment trying to get booked in. Just want to know so I can start the countdown all over again x

[LeanneB]

Hey Givingitatry,
How are you doing? How are the symptoms?

I’m currently 11.2 and have my 12 weeks scan this Friday afternoon. I’m super excited but also super nervous as I’m yet to have any symptoms and keep saying to my partner what happens if we go and the heartbeat has stopped Just wish I had some symptoms to make it feel more real x

[Givingitatry]

Hey Givingitatry,
How are you doing? How are the symptoms?

I’m currently 11.2 and have my 12 weeks scan this Friday afternoon. I’m super excited but also super nervous as I’m yet to have any symptoms and keep saying to my partner what happens if we go and the heartbeat has stopped Just wish I had some symptoms to make it feel more real x

Hey, that’s exciting you have your scan booked and it’s on Friday! So soon! I also have a scan on Friday funnily enough but a reassurance one to tide us over until 12+5… a long wait still for that milestone. We will be 9+6 on Friday. It’s a very normal worry as you approach the scan but the odds are also so low too of something having gone wrong. Try to focus on everything having been ok until now and you’ve had nothing to suggest otherwise. I know that’s tough but I believe all will be ok and have all crossed for you

To be honest I’m miserable (as I was last time). I can barely function right now with the heat, sickness and 13 month old. I know you’re desperate for symptoms to be reassured but please try to embrace feeling well as the alternative I promise you is horrendous and not worth what you think would be reassurance. It doesn’t actually provide any reassurance as you worry anyway and just makes you a right pain in the bum to be around! I feel for my husband as he’s having to do much more right now leaving 2 exhausted adults but for different reasons. I just hope things get better soon as I thought my pills might have stopped the vomiting but seems that was premature and I’m back to vomiting in disposable bags while trying to stop my earthside child from trying to hurt herself in some way I literally take a few steps, vomit, take a few more, vomit again etc. and then try to stop her trapping her fingers in a draw while i vomit again and I’m not even exaggerating. It’s why I’ve mostly come off the boards as just struggling to be human right now and even reading a message and responding can be enough to set off more vomiting and this is only severe morning sickness and not HG - I’ve no idea how women cope with HG?! I do feel lucky that I’ve gotten away without being hospitalised, that’s my silver lining I guess! x

[LeanneB]

Hey Givingitatry,
How are you doing? How are the symptoms?

I’m currently 11.2 and have my 12 weeks scan this Friday afternoon. I’m super excited but also super nervous as I’m yet to have any symptoms and keep saying to my partner what happens if we go and the heartbeat has stopped Just wish I had some symptoms to make it feel more real x

Hey, that’s exciting you have your scan booked and it’s on Friday! So soon! I also have a scan on Friday funnily enough but a reassurance one to tide us over until 12+5… a long wait still for that milestone. We will be 9+6 on Friday. It’s a very normal worry as you approach the scan but the odds are also so low too of something having gone wrong. Try to focus on everything having been ok until now and you’ve had nothing to suggest otherwise. I know that’s tough but I believe all will be ok and have all crossed for you

To be honest I’m miserable (as I was last time). I can barely function right now with the heat, sickness and 13 month old. I know you’re desperate for symptoms to be reassured but please try to embrace feeling well as the alternative I promise you is horrendous and not worth what you think would be reassurance. It doesn’t actually provide any reassurance as you worry anyway and just makes you a right pain in the bum to be around! I feel for my husband as he’s having to do much more right now leaving 2 exhausted adults but for different reasons. I just hope things get better soon as I thought my pills might have stopped the vomiting but seems that was premature and I’m back to vomiting in disposable bags while trying to stop my earthside child from trying to hurt herself in some way I literally take a few steps, vomit, take a few more, vomit again etc. and then try to stop her trapping her fingers in a draw while i vomit again and I’m not even exaggerating. It’s why I’ve mostly come off the boards as just struggling to be human right now and even reading a message and responding can be enough to set off more vomiting and this is only severe morning sickness and not HG - I’ve no idea how women cope with HG?! I do feel lucky that I’ve gotten away without being hospitalised, that’s my silver lining I guess! x

Oh god I’m so sorry I thought I’d replied!

Wow that sounds dreadful what you are going through. You must be strong person though managing to keep going but I guess you have to for your little one. Is there anything you can take for the sickness other than pills, like making ginger smoothies etc?

Well I had my scan last Friday and was dated 12 weeks exactly, so today I’m 13 weeks. Getting a little bit of ligament pain in groin, mainly at night in bed rolling over. Got my 16 week midwife approved booked and the 20 week scan booked to. It’s all happening now x

[Givingitatry]

Hey Givingitatry,
How are you doing? How are the symptoms?

I’m currently 11.2 and have my 12 weeks scan this Friday afternoon. I’m super excited but also super nervous as I’m yet to have any symptoms and keep saying to my partner what happens if we go and the heartbeat has stopped Just wish I had some symptoms to make it feel more real x

Hey, that’s exciting you have your scan booked and it’s on Friday! So soon! I also have a scan on Friday funnily enough but a reassurance one to tide us over until 12+5… a long wait still for that milestone. We will be 9+6 on Friday. It’s a very normal worry as you approach the scan but the odds are also so low too of something having gone wrong. Try to focus on everything having been ok until now and you’ve had nothing to suggest otherwise. I know that’s tough but I believe all will be ok and have all crossed for you

To be honest I’m miserable (as I was last time). I can barely function right now with the heat, sickness and 13 month old. I know you’re desperate for symptoms to be reassured but please try to embrace feeling well as the alternative I promise you is horrendous and not worth what you think would be reassurance. It doesn’t actually provide any reassurance as you worry anyway and just makes you a right pain in the bum to be around! I feel for my husband as he’s having to do much more right now leaving 2 exhausted adults but for different reasons. I just hope things get better soon as I thought my pills might have stopped the vomiting but seems that was premature and I’m back to vomiting in disposable bags while trying to stop my earthside child from trying to hurt herself in some way I literally take a few steps, vomit, take a few more, vomit again etc. and then try to stop her trapping her fingers in a draw while i vomit again and I’m not even exaggerating. It’s why I’ve mostly come off the boards as just struggling to be human right now and even reading a message and responding can be enough to set off more vomiting and this is only severe morning sickness and not HG - I’ve no idea how women cope with HG?! I do feel lucky that I’ve gotten away without being hospitalised, that’s my silver lining I guess! x

Oh god I’m so sorry I thought I’d replied!

Wow that sounds dreadful what you are going through. You must be strong person though managing to keep going but I guess you have to for your little one. Is there anything you can take for the sickness other than pills, like making ginger smoothies etc?

Well I had my scan last Friday and was dated 12 weeks exactly, so today I’m 13 weeks. Getting a little bit of ligament pain in groin, mainly at night in bed rolling over. Got my 16 week midwife approved booked and the 20 week scan booked to. It’s all happening now x

I wouldn’t say strong but if you are well in your pregnancy vs if you have issues means your experience differs vastly (!) but at least I knew this time as I was very unwell last time too. I have tried everything you can imagine but the pills have stopped me vomiting so I just feel sick 24/7 vs being sick. It’s an improvement

That’s amazing your scan went well and you’re all booked in for the midwife and scans! Are you hoping to find out the sex? We will do a private scan around 16 weeks for a peek but there are a lot of boy vibes at the moment due to the pregnancy being quite different eg I have 1000 cravings this time, I’m the size of a house, fancy more salty things than sweet things. Last time I had 1000 food aversions and not a craving in sight, wanted sweet things and was very small really. Didn’t get a bump until nearer 3rd trimester. It doesn’t mean it is a boy but I see some differences so will be interesting to find out! I am very happy either way with 2 girls or a boy and a girl

Sorry to hear about your ligament pain. Have you got a pregnancy pillow? That can help with your alignment when sleeping I found x

[LeanneB]

Oh I’m so glad your sickness has stopped. Annoying it’s left you with nausea though. I guess it’s better managed.

No we won’t be finding out the sex as we want the surprise. However I had a physic reading last year and they predicted a girl. Plus my acupuncturist predicts girl to from my pulse. I’m happy either way so long as it’s happy and healthy. I have 2 nephews in the family already so I girl would be nice.
I’ve not noticed many ‘cravings’ as per but noticed I’m enjoying crisps more even though I still have a sweet tooth. Oooo and I really fancy chicken fried rice and noodles from the Chinese to at the moment. I’m just eating a lot
I don’t know if I’m developing a bump or just gaining weight from eating. Stomach does feel very round and solid.
Oooo I’ve never heard of those theory’s before! Interesting

When is your next scan? X

[Givingitatry]

Oh I’m so glad your sickness has stopped. Annoying it’s left you with nausea though. I guess it’s better managed.

No we won’t be finding out the sex as we want the surprise. However I had a physic reading last year and they predicted a girl. Plus my acupuncturist predicts girl to from my pulse. I’m happy either way so long as it’s happy and healthy. I have 2 nephews in the family already so I girl would be nice.
I’ve not noticed many ‘cravings’ as per but noticed I’m enjoying crisps more even though I still have a sweet tooth. Oooo and I really fancy chicken fried rice and noodles from the Chinese to at the moment. I’m just eating a lot
I don’t know if I’m developing a bump or just gaining weight from eating. Stomach does feel very round and solid.
Oooo I’ve never heard of those theory’s before! Interesting

When is your next scan? X

Seems I spoke too soon on the sickness but only had a few episodes and blame tiredness / overdoing it. Still better on the antisickness than off it

That’s lovely to keep it as a surprise! I wouldn’t have the patience and always want a first peek around 16 weeks so funny you mention chicken fried rice as I had a huge craving and made one at home as couldn’t wait for a takeaway?! How bizarre! The roundness first time round only started well intro the second trimester vs around 8/9 weeks this time. Crazy how fast the body remembers and seemingly just lets you expand immediately.

Scan is Thursday (12+5) so hoping all is ok. So much can change but laser scan was 9+6 so at least had a mini check between viability and the dating scan x

[LeanneB]

Oh I’m so glad your sickness has stopped. Annoying it’s left you with nausea though. I guess it’s better managed.

No we won’t be finding out the sex as we want the surprise. However I had a physic reading last year and they predicted a girl. Plus my acupuncturist predicts girl to from my pulse. I’m happy either way so long as it’s happy and healthy. I have 2 nephews in the family already so I girl would be nice.
I’ve not noticed many ‘cravings’ as per but noticed I’m enjoying crisps more even though I still have a sweet tooth. Oooo and I really fancy chicken fried rice and noodles from the Chinese to at the moment. I’m just eating a lot
I don’t know if I’m developing a bump or just gaining weight from eating. Stomach does feel very round and solid.
Oooo I’ve never heard of those theory’s before! Interesting

When is your next scan? X

Seems I spoke too soon on the sickness but only had a few episodes and blame tiredness / overdoing it. Still better on the antisickness than off it

That’s lovely to keep it as a surprise! I wouldn’t have the patience and always want a first peek around 16 weeks so funny you mention chicken fried rice as I had a huge craving and made one at home as couldn’t wait for a takeaway?! How bizarre! The roundness first time round only started well intro the second trimester vs around 8/9 weeks this time. Crazy how fast the body remembers and seemingly just lets you expand immediately.

Scan is Thursday (12+5) so hoping all is ok. So much can change but laser scan was 9+6 so at least had a mini check between viability and the dating scan x

Hope the new sickness has gone now and you’ve been able to rest a bit.

I never have patience normally so I’m goi g to try something new Let’s see how long I can go without caving! Well I’ve still not had my chicken fried rice or noodles as the craving has gone now. We’ve just come back from Paris and I fulfilled a new craving… croissants, they were soooo good! Haha

Good luck for todays scan! Hope it all goes well. Will be thinking about you

I’m panicking now as I’ve lost all symptoms and don’t feel pregnant anymore. I’m worried about sharing the news with my 99 year old grandma incase the pregnancy has stopped. I’ve booked in for a private scan on Monday where I should be 15+3 x

[Givingitatry]

Hope the new sickness has gone now and you’ve been able to rest a bit.

I never have patience normally so I’m goi g to try something new Let’s see how long I can go without caving! Well I’ve still not had my chicken fried rice or noodles as the craving has gone now. We’ve just come back from Paris and I fulfilled a new craving… croissants, they were soooo good! Haha

Good luck for todays scan! Hope it all goes well. Will be thinking about you

I’m panicking now as I’ve lost all symptoms and don’t feel pregnant anymore. I’m worried about sharing the news with my 99 year old grandma incase the pregnancy has stopped. I’ve booked in for a private scan on Monday where I should be 15+3 x

lol, I bet Paris and their baked treats were wonderful!! I know it’s tough but you should ideally have lost your symptoms now the Golden trimester is all about no longer having those first trimester issues as the placenta has established and hormones have settled and also not being so fat, swollen and fed up as the third trimester so a scan to reassure does no harm but this all sounds perfectly normal and should help you get some rest before the next wave of pregnancy symptoms arrive ie all the joint/ligament pains, harsh kicks and punches, swelling, things like lightening crotch this is the time your body is given to recharge ready for the final leg

Scan went well so just trying to relax a little more now. Coming off meds gradually now so that’s always a worry but secretly glad that stage is coming to an end. pessary gunk! x