First Scan
Hey guys, thanks for your hugs, scan went well, bubba measuring exactly 8 weeks and looking fine, little heart beating away beautifully. My clinic doesn't have sound so it wasn't so magical as ive heard some of you ladies describe but I was so relieved!! My clinic also doesn't measure the bpm as the RE said that she needs a stronger ultrasound for that and she prefers not to expose the baby to it unnecessarily when she could see from eyeballing it that it looked perfect, so I was happy with that explanation, she did say that there is no documented risk but that there is a theoretical one so she choses not to unless necessary!
So she is referring me to the Obstetrician and I have to get myself a midwife too, I think I wait til 12 weeks for the next scan which will be much more entertaining. My DH couldn't come to this one so I took his mum and my sister in law as the next best thing, thought it might be a good bonding experience for us and help to make her feel included. It was a bit awkward though when we went into the room and I asked the nurse if I needed to take my bottoms off for an internal like normal and MIL and SIL started freaking out, they offered to leave the room and I was like....no its nothing you wont be able to see anything. MIL was ok with it but SIL was pretty annoying to be honest, she started shrieking and flapping around saying she hates stuff like that, shes had 2 kids and she says she'd rather give birth than have a smear test.....WTF honestly!! She was giggling and stuff like a school girl, I told her you wouldn't handle all this IVF malarkey then!!
Today I went to the dentist since I heard you had to take care of your teeth when your pregnant so I had a check up, I was hoping for a quick look and an "all good" but no....oh no, I have a treatment plan all long as my arm for 4 fillings, and another load of fissurectomies (apparently non-invasive repairs) I am gutted, the quote comes to about 3000 dollars. He said I can do it in stages over about a year or sp?
I am so grumpy now, I don't wanna do any of it but I know I need to look after my teeth, but also its so much money out of nowhere, worst part is I cant bring myself to tell DH which sounds ridiculous but he is really funny about dentists, hates hearing about them and never goes to them (his bill would probably be more like 30000 if he did!! ) and with it being so much money I have no idea what he would say either!!
Anyway, rant over, feel so blessed that scan went well, will try to relax now and hope it all goes well from here, now my spotting has stopped I am a bit more relaxed!!
Hope everyones doing ok, thinking of everyone whos not!! xxx
So she is referring me to the Obstetrician and I have to get myself a midwife too, I think I wait til 12 weeks for the next scan which will be much more entertaining. My DH couldn't come to this one so I took his mum and my sister in law as the next best thing, thought it might be a good bonding experience for us and help to make her feel included. It was a bit awkward though when we went into the room and I asked the nurse if I needed to take my bottoms off for an internal like normal and MIL and SIL started freaking out, they offered to leave the room and I was like....no its nothing you wont be able to see anything. MIL was ok with it but SIL was pretty annoying to be honest, she started shrieking and flapping around saying she hates stuff like that, shes had 2 kids and she says she'd rather give birth than have a smear test.....WTF honestly!! She was giggling and stuff like a school girl, I told her you wouldn't handle all this IVF malarkey then!!
Today I went to the dentist since I heard you had to take care of your teeth when your pregnant so I had a check up, I was hoping for a quick look and an "all good" but no....oh no, I have a treatment plan all long as my arm for 4 fillings, and another load of fissurectomies (apparently non-invasive repairs) I am gutted, the quote comes to about 3000 dollars. He said I can do it in stages over about a year or sp?
I am so grumpy now, I don't wanna do any of it but I know I need to look after my teeth, but also its so much money out of nowhere, worst part is I cant bring myself to tell DH which sounds ridiculous but he is really funny about dentists, hates hearing about them and never goes to them (his bill would probably be more like 30000 if he did!! ) and with it being so much money I have no idea what he would say either!!
Anyway, rant over, feel so blessed that scan went well, will try to relax now and hope it all goes well from here, now my spotting has stopped I am a bit more relaxed!!
Hope everyones doing ok, thinking of everyone whos not!! xxx
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Yay! So glad your scan went great :) it stinks you couldn\'t hear it though hopefully you can next time ;) how are you feelings any weird cravings yet? How about seeing veins all over your body? I have that one haha :) awesome update :)
Glad things went well.
Yay for sweet heartbeat :) I love that your dr. is so cautious about ultrasound exposure!
Congratulations on \"seeing\" the heartbeat! It\'s special either way just to know your little baby is strong and healthy! Uhhh yeah your SIL would not be able to handle IVF, I could probably strip naked in front of the nurse and wouldn\'t care..lol...
I am sorry about the dentist issues, but SO happy you saw your sweet little heartbeat
So happy that your scan went well and you could involve your MIL and SIL (although she sounds like a diva!). Sorry about your dentist visit, just try to concentrate on that miracle inside!
I am so happy for you friend! The sound of the heartbeat is nice but it\'s still just as precious just to KNOW & SEE that little precious cargo is doing well. Congrats on 8 weeks that is wonderful:0) I love that you are having a midwife. I have met some extraordinary women who do this as their vocation. I hope you find someone that you really click with and that takes great care of you.
Good for you for getting into the dentist! yes it\'s stupid expensive but, as you get further into your pregnancy the more your teeth can sometimes deteriorate. That baby will take it\'s nutrients from all parts of your body including your teeth. My teeth suffered greatly in my last trimester & when my milk came in. I just couldn\'t get enough good stuff into my body via food so the nutrients came out of other places including my poor teeth.
I am thankful for you that your spotting has stopped. I know that is always a very scary thing. I am cheering you on friend! :0) Happy baby journey: you are on your way!
I am so glad your scan went well! I have been thinking about you! The difference between the 8 week and 12 week ultrasound is amazing! I am so excited for you my friend!
Woohoo! So happy it went well. It\'s so funny how immune to modesty we are. At my first scan at 7 weeks, my DH was speechless when he saw the ultrasound wand that they used. I mean seriously, that\'s nothing! Definitely get your dental work done to prevent any issues, even though it sucks. So glad you\'re doing well love!!
Congrats on your first scan...it is pretty special seeing that little blip and knowing it is your baby. The 12 week scan is very precious and you actually see the whole baby. Congrats on getting this far!
Thanks ladies, no weird cravings as such although some things I eat are strangely satisfying and some things after ive eaten them I cant face them again! I have always had veins visible all over my body so havn\'t noticed that one, but do have giant very sore boobs and horrible gas and bloating!
Glad to hear the baby is doing well and your appointment went well! Good luck with the teeth!