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polaris · Mar 11th, 2009, 13:09 PM

Yes that does make sense to me. At the moment I do have some symptoms but I still almost feel like I'm symptom-spotting (a la 2 week wait!!). It would be nice to have a little window into my body so I could see for definite what's going on in there. I just really hope that everything goes smoothly, it's easy to scare yourself if you read too much about risks of m/c etc. So far I've only told one friend because I don't want to jinx things (or have to untell people if things don't go well). Having said that I'm trying to just enjoy not having too many symptoms though rather than wishing them on myself!! LOL.
Polaris

Aussie Jen · Mar 11th, 2009, 21:35 PM

Heya, gals. Welcome, LilianA!

I'm just getting a bit crampy still, every now and then. And sometimes I have to hold my lower abdomen when I cough/sneeze. I remember having this with Emily, too and was really worried - but my midwife told me that some women are just more sensitive when they're growing a juicy placenta and baby!

Regarding morning sickness, I didn't get a lot with Em. I remember feeling a little queasy sometimes, but I only actually vomited once when I drank a BIG cup of chocolate milk really fast one morning!!

So, don't necessarily expect to be spewing - it doesn't happen to everyone. Queasy is fairly usual, though.

Wanted to let you gals know that I am also a doula and trainee midwife, so if you have any particular questions I'll do my best to help or point you in the right direction of resources that might help.

Well, love to all. I must take my afternoon nap while the toddler sleeps!

Take care.

polaris · Mar 12th, 2009, 03:37 AM

Hi Aussie Jen,
thanks for the info about ms. I hope I'm one of those who doesn't actually get sick too much! That is so cool that you are a trainee midwife and doula, now we will definitely have you pestered with questions!!!

My parents are visiting at the weekend and I don't want to tell them yet. Firstly in case anything goes wrong and secondly because they will just worry about our financial situation and will probably not be too positive about the whole thing. Will have to think of some reason to explain why I'm not drinking as normally we would mill though a couple of bottles of wine over dinner!

jennie_78 · Mar 12th, 2009, 12:15 PM

hi all

Hope ur all ok.
Im fine, quite bloated and windy at the mo lol
Has anyone else got their 1st scan soon ? ive got mine on tue, im diabetic so they want me to have an early one.

polaris · Mar 12th, 2009, 15:12 PM

Hi Jennie,
no I won't get first scan until 12 weeks. Good luck on Tuesday, it will be nice to have confirmation that everything is progressing smoothly. Hope your diabetes remains under control for the pregnancy, at least they are keeping a close eye on things.

Aussie Jen · Mar 12th, 2009, 17:24 PM

Hi, gals.

Polaris - good luck with dinner. Try the headache excuse. Works for me!

Jennie - all the best with the scan; can't wait to hear and update.

Chat soon.

LilianA · Mar 13th, 2009, 23:59 PM

Hi ladies

how are you all?? my first scan will be on april 6th.. seems like a long time. Jennie I was sooo bloated for a week or so and it just ended a few days ago but now im getting cramps kinda like period cramps!! and i feel like i cant really suck in my belly that much when i get the pain! anyone else getting the pains?
IM a little worried.. I read today that pregnant woman should not eat Brie cheese because it has something that is harmfull to the unborn baby and the last couple of days i loaded up on Brie.. you think it will be ok??

Aussie Jen · Mar 14th, 2009, 03:54 AM

Hi, Lilian.

How exciting about your first scan!

I've had bloating too, but still got it. Maybe it's all the bad food I've been eating for my daughter's birthday party!!

About the Brie, here's a quote I found on the Child Center website:
"Until recently, pregnant women were told to avoid soft cheese altogether during pregnancy. These days, the recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is to make sure any soft cheese you eat has a label clearly stating that it's made from pasteurized milk."
So check the label, I guess.

If you're concerned about your cramps, check with your doctor or midwife. But usually cramps are normal during this part of pregnancy. Some women get period-like cramps, some get ovulation-type cramps. In early pregnancy, you get a big dose of the hormone called Relaxin which relaxes the ligaments surrounding your uterus and pelvis. It's usually just the stretching of your ligaments due to the Relaxin that causes the cramps. I'm sure you will be fine.

Take care.

polaris · Mar 14th, 2009, 03:57 AM

Hi Liliana,
Yes I'm getting those cramps on and off. I think they must be just growing pains!!

I wouldn't worry about the Brie cheese, so far as I know the reason for not eating it is that it can be made with unpasteurized milk which means there is an increased risk of getting an infection/food poisoning which can be really harmful for baby. So unless you have got sick I don't think it has done any damage. I think it's just a precaution and 99% of the time it would be fine.

Polaris

lorrilou · Mar 14th, 2009, 07:36 AM

Hi girls, can i join in?

Im so sick of this ms already, cant wait till its gone, other than that and sore boobs ive got no other symptoms yet. x

Mar 11th, 2009, 13:09 PM	#11
polaris Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,749	Yes that does make sense to me. At the moment I do have some symptoms but I still almost feel like I'm symptom-spotting (a la 2 week wait!!). It would be nice to have a little window into my body so I could see for definite what's going on in there. I just really hope that everything goes smoothly, it's easy to scare yourself if you read too much about risks of m/c etc. So far I've only told one friend because I don't want to jinx things (or have to untell people if things don't go well). Having said that I'm trying to just enjoy not having too many symptoms though rather than wishing them on myself!! LOL. Polaris

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Mar 11th, 2009, 21:35 PM	#12
Aussie Jen Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 205	Heya, gals. Welcome, LilianA! I'm just getting a bit crampy still, every now and then. And sometimes I have to hold my lower abdomen when I cough/sneeze. I remember having this with Emily, too and was really worried - but my midwife told me that some women are just more sensitive when they're growing a juicy placenta and baby! Regarding morning sickness, I didn't get a lot with Em. I remember feeling a little queasy sometimes, but I only actually vomited once when I drank a BIG cup of chocolate milk really fast one morning!! So, don't necessarily expect to be spewing - it doesn't happen to everyone. Queasy is fairly usual, though. Wanted to let you gals know that I am also a doula and trainee midwife, so if you have any particular questions I'll do my best to help or point you in the right direction of resources that might help. Well, love to all. I must take my afternoon nap while the toddler sleeps! Take care.

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Mar 12th, 2009, 03:37 AM	#13
polaris Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,749	Hi Aussie Jen, thanks for the info about ms. I hope I'm one of those who doesn't actually get sick too much! That is so cool that you are a trainee midwife and doula, now we will definitely have you pestered with questions!!! My parents are visiting at the weekend and I don't want to tell them yet. Firstly in case anything goes wrong and secondly because they will just worry about our financial situation and will probably not be too positive about the whole thing. Will have to think of some reason to explain why I'm not drinking as normally we would mill though a couple of bottles of wine over dinner!

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Mar 12th, 2009, 12:15 PM	#14
jennie_78 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,623	hi all Hope ur all ok. Im fine, quite bloated and windy at the mo lol Has anyone else got their 1st scan soon ? ive got mine on tue, im diabetic so they want me to have an early one.

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Mar 12th, 2009, 15:12 PM	#15
polaris Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,749	Hi Jennie, no I won't get first scan until 12 weeks. Good luck on Tuesday, it will be nice to have confirmation that everything is progressing smoothly. Hope your diabetes remains under control for the pregnancy, at least they are keeping a close eye on things.

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Mar 12th, 2009, 17:24 PM	#16
Aussie Jen Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 205	Hi, gals. Polaris - good luck with dinner. Try the headache excuse. Works for me! Jennie - all the best with the scan; can't wait to hear and update. Chat soon.

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Mar 13th, 2009, 23:59 PM	#17
LilianA Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,015	Hi ladies how are you all?? my first scan will be on april 6th.. seems like a long time. Jennie I was sooo bloated for a week or so and it just ended a few days ago but now im getting cramps kinda like period cramps!! and i feel like i cant really suck in my belly that much when i get the pain! anyone else getting the pains? IM a little worried.. I read today that pregnant woman should not eat Brie cheese because it has something that is harmfull to the unborn baby and the last couple of days i loaded up on Brie.. you think it will be ok??

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Mar 14th, 2009, 03:54 AM	#18
Aussie Jen Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 205	Hi, Lilian. How exciting about your first scan! I've had bloating too, but still got it. Maybe it's all the bad food I've been eating for my daughter's birthday party!! About the Brie, here's a quote I found on the Child Center website: "Until recently, pregnant women were told to avoid soft cheese altogether during pregnancy. These days, the recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is to make sure any soft cheese you eat has a label clearly stating that it's made from pasteurized milk." So check the label, I guess. If you're concerned about your cramps, check with your doctor or midwife. But usually cramps are normal during this part of pregnancy. Some women get period-like cramps, some get ovulation-type cramps. In early pregnancy, you get a big dose of the hormone called Relaxin which relaxes the ligaments surrounding your uterus and pelvis. It's usually just the stretching of your ligaments due to the Relaxin that causes the cramps. I'm sure you will be fine. Take care.

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Mar 14th, 2009, 03:57 AM	#19
polaris Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,749	Hi Liliana, Yes I'm getting those cramps on and off. I think they must be just growing pains!! I wouldn't worry about the Brie cheese, so far as I know the reason for not eating it is that it can be made with unpasteurized milk which means there is an increased risk of getting an infection/food poisoning which can be really harmful for baby. So unless you have got sick I don't think it has done any damage. I think it's just a precaution and 99% of the time it would be fine. Polaris

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Mar 14th, 2009, 07:36 AM	#20
lorrilou Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: northumberland Posts: 5,566	Hi girls, can i join in? Im so sick of this ms already, cant wait till its gone, other than that and sore boobs ive got no other symptoms yet. x

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