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Dear Hopeful, You are just as sweet as ever. Thank you for writing this thread especiallly for me. :) I am thrilled to hear the good news of your 12 scan results, and your great precentages for Trisomy. You mentioned your doc told you to stop breastfeeding. My doc said it was fine..even after I mentioned my history. I think you, like me, had a"missed miscarriage" previously is that right or not? Anyway, I have noticed a bit of pain with my night nursing now. I too am mostly just night and morning nursing my lo. I was so surprised to find out I was pregnant. I guess after so many months you begin to lose faith a bit. I however said to myself this month I am not going to stress about it and did not even check in here as often as I did before. I thought to myself..I have my little girl..and she needs my time and energy,so I have to quit focussing so much I something that may not happen. Well, low and behold it has happended. :)))) I couldn't be happier..am dying to tell someone but will not until I surpass the 12 week mark and everything seems fine. I am only 4 weeks today. I have a due date of April 25th. I am still in total shock I can't even believe it. I would love to follow my pregnancy with you. Like you, I am completely exhausted with my dd and it doesn't leave alot of time for me anymore. Today, I have been battling a very sore lower back for the third day in a row..but I guess that's normal in the beginning stages. Anyway, thank you again for letting me know how things are going for you. What a blessing an miracle this truly is..Please keep me updated whenever you can. I am just crossing my fingers this pregnancy will be healthy..so far so good! xoxo gotta run.

April 25th is the day my DD was born so it's a lucky date I think!! (As long as you don't get the 40 hour labour I had aswell!!) I think re. the breastfeeding that it was really time for me anyway. DD was still enjoying it, as was I, but I don't think she was getting much by that point. I'm sure you'll be fine and from what I've read, breastfeeding and pregnancy can work very well together. It was really a matter of fate that my Dr recommended that I stop (yes - I did have a missed miscarriage) and I was ready. I think, given the exhaustion factor, I was also glad of the extra energy to be honest. I would say, that unless you feel uncomfortable with the idea, or that the pain gets too much, then carry on. All Drs have different ideas and opinions (two midwives I spoke to were actually surprised when I mentioned my Dr's recommendation) so if your Dr said it was fine then I wouldn't worry. Perhaps mention the pain to him/her if you're concerned about it. Well I'm so glad for your news - you really deserve it. I'm sure you'll get over the shock soon ;-))))) Hope your back feels better but I'm sure you're really enjoying the symptoms really!!! I know I do - they're so reassuring. Must go - just fell asleep in front of the TV - hate that and now won't feel rested tomorrow. Big Hugs and look forward to hearing your updates.

Hi Hopeful, Actually today my back feels a bit better...thanks. I have my first OB appointment on Sept 23. I also have a rec for an early ultrasound but was told to wait a week or two as the embryo would be too small. I am supposedly more like 4 1/2 weeks atleast that is what the nurse said this morning on the phone. But anyway, it's early all around. I will mention the breast tenderness when I see my ob. It is tolerable but I would like to try to wean soon. I just have always put my lo to bed by the boob (I know it's wrong) but it has worked. I know now.. If I broke this habit she could go to sleep with a babysitter or with my mother or dh. Well ..I am still so excited..as I am sure you are too. I know this is going to be a tough road with a lo already.... But I am up for the challenge ;) xo

Hey Kristin - this has to be quick, sorry, as we're taking advantage of the last of the good weather (this summer has been APPALLING!!) and BBQing this evening. I'm on Veggie Kebab duty!! Anyway, glad to hear your back's better but you didn't really have to give it to me did you? ;-))) Mine has been killing me today - did a lot of walking so that could be the reason. Went to a 2nd hand store in the hope of picking up some clothes and a chest of drawers for DD (so that I can use changing table for new baby) but failed completely - still, I managed to find her some lovely books and games so the trip wasn't completely wasted. Glad you're having an early ultrasound - it'll certainly put your mind at rest which is vital. By the way, re putting your babe to bed by the boob (who says it's wrong? each to their own I say and always stick with what's comfortable for you and WHAT WORKS for goodness sake!!) I was doing that too and yet weaning didn't seem to be a problem. I started off by giving her a little milk in a cup (she's never taken a bottle) and reducing the boob until she was just on cow's milk. This worked fine - however, I started to feel like she wasn't really enjoying the milk from a cup (not as snuggly as a boob) and so got rid of it all together and just cuddled her while reading a book. Now she's very content reading, turning the pages and sucking her thumb. No problem. I've found that all the things I've worried about with her (in terms of changing her routine) have been my concerns and not hers - she's amazingly adaptable, but maybe I'm the luck one? Anyway, must go - keep the excitement cooking!! Talk later? XOXOXOX

I'm sorry I had to peek in!!! Hopeful it's me..Lovemy3. Remember me..gosh 2 years of posting I hope so..LOL. Congrats! Can't believe so much time has elasped that it's time for you to be having another one. I still lurk and read on occasion! Congrats!

And Kristen thats great for you too. I just went thru and read your post!! Congrats! Now I'll get off yout thread...lololol. xo

Dearest lovemy3 (love the name change by the way - will take some time for me to get used to the new one though!!) Thank you so much for your congrats - much appreciated. Hope all is well with you and your clan!! Let us know your news when you have time to breathe and type!! Lots of love to you XOXOXOX

Kristin - how are you doing today? I read on the other thread that the bloodtest was positive on Monday - fantastic!! What else is new? How are you feeling? Update when you can won't you? Not much news from me...................feeling pretty tired and fed up with having to pee so much at night. Can't believe that's started already - I really want to conserve my energy but it doesn't look like that's going to be possible. Other than that, all's well here. Will post again soon. Big Hugs and sticky dust!! XOXOXOXOX

Thank you so much Bessed with 4! Hopeful, I am feeling pretty good today..I must admit! Things have been pretty uneventful so far except for the need to pee more often as well. I don't know if it's just me..but I am paranoid I already look pregnant. LOL! I just feel a bit potty in the stomach. I have a modelling gig on Friday..and obviously do not want anyone to know yet..I am up about 5 pounds though. In the last month or so. Anway..yes I did have the confirmed blood test. It was 115 on 12 dpo's or cd29. 1 day late fro my reg af. I am hoping my levels are doubling..I feel pretty good things are going well this time. I actually went in to a second walk in clinic 48 hours later to get my hcg checked again..I know I am paranoid..but hey I'd rather know.. especially at an early stage if things are progressing"normally". Other than that I am just waiting for the lo to awaken from her nap. Has your lo moved to 1 nap yet? Anyway..running to the park now she's up!!..Have a great afternoon/evening!!! xo

Quick update..my second bloodtest doubled to 331 from Mondays bloodtest. So I am happy about that. I will have my first ultrasound at about 6 weeks to date and just check to see if everything is running smoothly so far. My first OB appointment is Sept 23. I already have the rec for the ultrasound so I can go anytime. I guess at the 10 week mark I will get set up for my IPS and another ultrasound. Anwyay that's all for now :))))

Kristin72 - I am so happy for you. Krissy68

Thank you Krissy. Don't you worry young lady..you will be right behind me I am very confident for you!!! I just switched my OB to one very close to my house. My first app is next Weds. She also delivers at a hospital very close to my house. I don't have to drive to my appointments or anything. It is like a 2 minute walk. So convenient! The other doc I was going to go to was filling in for the OB who treated me after the ectopic. I thought it might be a good thing to return to her but she is now in Australia for a year..so it would be like starting fresh with a new doc!! So other than that still feeling pretty good. My back feels better for now which is good. I am doing a promo job this evening and tomorrow! I only work sporatically as I am mostly home with my lo. My dh has to put my lo to bed tonight. I usually put her to bed as I nurse her first. So we'll see how that goes?!? Anyway, Hopeful..how are you doing today? Update when you can. Krissy how is everything going for you? xo

Hey there Kristin! Glad you're feeling good. Great to hear that your levels are doubling properly - I'm sure that is a great relief. Also, I think it's great that you have a doc so close - a real comfort I can imagine. So when will you have your first ultrasound? I hope you don't have to wait too long as, if you're anything like me, the wait will kill you with stress. (I'm actually a LOT better than I was with my last pregnancies as I feel much more confident - however, I'm still always looking forward to the next appointment and worry until the results are in!! Terrible habit!) I know exactly what you mean about looking pregnant early - I felt like that too and am so glad that I don't have to worry anymore about trying to hide it (especially in summer clothing - nightmare!!) but that was one reason why we told people a bit earlier than last time because I didn't think it would be long before people started asking anyway. Can't wait to hear how your DH gets on putting DD to bed. Good luck with that. Even though I've stopped nursing, it's still only me that puts my DD to bed because my husband works nights. However, there are 2 nights a week when we both do it so I may have to wean myself off them so that I can at least have some time when the baby comes. I'm pretty sure that bedtime for DD will be a bit crazy to begin with. Anyway, all's well with me - was at baby swimming today and then the park this afternoon to play in the sand before the rain came thundering down (still waiting for that but I'm sure it's imminent as summer storms are the norm here!!) It was a great day and hopefully DD will sleep soundly as a result. Battling a little with my decision for a midwife this time around as my last one was great but she's been a bit lax recently with answering my questions and, although I like her very much and she's very professional, the woman who does the baby swimming is also qualified and she's seeing me every week with DD. Don't know whether to change over or just stick with the one I know. Perhaps I'll see how it goes - after all, we're really talking about post-natal care here so it's a bit of a way off. Also my current midwife does Pregnancy Swim Gym and I'd really like to do that instead of a prenatal class so I don't want to miss out on that. So, that's all for now - must go as it's been a long day. Love to you Kristin and any other readers. XOXOXOX

Hi Hopeful, I had my first OB app today. The doc was very clinical..and kinda rushed..but that's ok..I had my toddler with me and she was acting up, so I think she kinda rushed me through things. She did however give me a pap..and a rec to have an ultrasound. She told me to wait for another 2 weeks unless I spot or cramp to have my ultrasound. She also asked me if I wanted to opt for the prenatal testing..I said yes of course. Actually last time I was just told I needed to do it..this time she asked if I wanted to or not. I think it is a good idea to get all those tests done..because if GOd forbid something is wrong..I think I'd like to know so I know my options. So anyway..I feel pretty good I must admit. Other than that.. just going to go put the lo to bed. How about you how are you doing? You must be happy things are going so well for you so far.. I hope to follow right behind you. I just want to thank you again for all your support over the years..you are a very special women..and your family/friends are very lucky to have you.. Gotta run Ciao for now. :)

Hey Kristin! How are you doing? Haven't heard from you in ages. Post when you can - need to keep this thread alive! Me? Chugging along as usual. I'm pretty tired in the afternoons and try to nap when DD does but often we're out and about as I'm trying to walk about an hour a day to keep up the fitness and also make sure DD gets plenty of fresh air and exercise before the ghastly autumn rains are upon us and we have to find things to do indoors. (Hopefully she'll be more able to concentrate on things like painting and modelling in a month or so - at the moment it only lasts about 5 minutes before she wants to do something else!!) I've still got a bit of a bladder infection which is becoming rather annoying - no pain or anything but Dr keeps telling me to drink at least 2 litres of water WHICH I DO and it still makes no difference. Reckon my body must need more but how am I supposed to cope withteh fact that if I drink more I need to pee more and if we're out and about alone I can't find a public loo where I can take the pram in with me and I don't like to leave it outside. Not an ideal situation by any means but I'm still trying to drink copious amounts and keep the whole thing in check. Perhaps it will sort itself as the pregnancy continues - that's what I'm hoping or else people are going to wonder what that swooshing sound is when I walk past them!! Lots of love to you and update whenever you can! XOXOXOXOX

Goodness! I'm sooooo sorry - I've just noticed that you posted a few days ago and I obviously didn't read it - and there I am accusing you of being the silent one! Many many apologies - and you said such nice things about me too - now I feel ULTRA guilty!! Hope you can forgive. :-) So glad that you're going for the testing - yes I definitely felt that it made a difference - just having some idea of what's going on inside is so comforting isn't it. What sort of testing are you going to do? I almost wish that the Dr would just say "you have to do" such and such and then there wouldn't be the awful decision of which route to take. However, I think it's also good to have a choice really - it's just so difficult when your hormones are all over the place, isn't it? So your first ultrasound is not that far away now is it? Just over a week? Have you booked it yet? I have to ring for my 20 week tests today as I may have to do them slightly early because I'm going on holiday at "the crucial time" - I'd already booked it before we found out I was pregnant - I'm just so thankful that I CAN go and that it wasn't booked for the 1st or 3rd trimester - how lucky was that!!?! I'm going to see my Dad with my DD - she'll get to meet his wife for the first time which will be lovely. Can't wait to be pampered!! Must go - DD is causing havoc as I write!! So sorry again not to have responded to your post earlier - pregnancy brain reigns again!!