Jellybean Watch – Week 7

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I was 7 weeks pregnant on Sunday. Pregnancy symptoms are still a little bit AWOL. Except for the exhaustion part. I slept for nearly four hours in the afternoon on Sunday and was in bed by 9pm. Yes, breasts are tender, but not nearly as bad as the first time around. And the lack of morning sickness has been worrying me a little. I keep chanting to myself ‘every pregnancy is different’. I don’t think it’s working. Although I’ve had a couple of evenings with feeling a bit off with nausea – nothing that I would consider to be morning sickness.

Yesterday I got a message from my Doctor to give him a call. Now, a logical mind would think – the blood tests are back and he’s just letting me know what the results are. My less logical mind says there was something definitely wrong. Even I knew I was being ridiculous. So I made sure and called him first thing this morning.

All completely normal and healthy. Of course. Apparently iron and folate are a little low. Which really is a great improvement from my first pregnancy. When I did the same blood tests they found that my iron wasn’t low – it was zero. And I had no iron reserves, absolutely nothing. So to be a bit low, is actually quite a good thing. I think I’ll look into liquid iron – maybe that will be easier on my system. At the moment I’m only taking 60 micrograms a day and it’s taking its toll. I’ll spare you the gory details. You’re welcome. I’m generous that way.

Ignorance is bliss. I never even contemplated the possibility of miscarriage when I was pregnant with Riley. Never even entered the transiem of my mind. That was better. Much better. It’s your fault, Google. I’m sure of it. So I will be looking forward to getting out of the danger zone.

But, on to more pleasant things – once I am out of the danger zone it will be ultrasound time. Did anyone else take their toddlers with them? Am I asking for trouble given that Riley freaks out when the Doctor takes my blood pressure? Is it a nice way for them to be introduced to the idea of a baby – or is it just scary?

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http://www.ahthepossibilities.com Seraphim

Oh this is so exciting! In my opinion I think it’s hard to bring a toddler with you. Maybe you can ask the tech for a DVD that you can then show Riley in the peace and quiet of your own home afterwards?

http://goodgoog.com Zoey @ Good Goog

That’s a good idea, I guess it will depend on the capabilities of the place I get referred to.

Samara

I took mine with me. We had the one at 18 weeks, and my friend was meant to come along and help me out with him (cause my partner didn’t attend). She ended up being late though and nearly missed the whole thing, so I was on the bed with toddler in the pram next to me with a couple of trains to try & keep him busy.

He was suprisingly well behaved, and knew he was looking at a baby. By that stage we were still trying to plant the concept that there was a baby in mummy’s tummy into his mind.

Then we had to go back for one at 32 weeks, just me & him again. He was really well behaved and had well & truly heard enough from us to know the baby was indeed in mummy’s tummy, and a brother no less. He seemed interested. He comes to almost all my appointments actually, and is usually pretty good.

Its all up to you, cause I would say its an individual thing

http://goodgoog.com Zoey @ Good Goog

Thanks. I’m thinking I’ll take her but get my husband to take the day off and come with me just in case she gets scared or upset.

http://ceaselesspraises.blogspot.com Carrie

I took my toddler with me, but I also took my husband – he held our son & talked to him about what we were seeing. At 14 weeks, though, I had to have an ‘emergency’ ultrasound to make sure baby was ok, (she was), and I had my son with my by myself, with a big snack cup of goldfish crackers, buckled into a little stroller, and it went okay. I would try to have help if you have to take her, but either way would be fine.

http://goodgoog.com Zoey @ Good Goog

I think that’s what I’ll do. Josh can easily take time off to come with me and I think it will be a nice introduction for her. I’d say I’ll definitely need another person because I’ve got zero chance of getting her into a stroller

http://www.ameliahunter.com Amelia Hunter

I totally get the ‘pre-12week freak’… only mine went for 20… at 15 weeks I had to go to the hosp cos I had a panic attack! So not cool! They looked at me like I had 3 heads, luckily I didn’t nor did the baby. Once I knew that I was all good! I recommend the ‘Dory chant’ “just keep growing, just keep growing, growing, growing,growing”. Will you find out if it’s pink or blue?

http://goodgoog.com Zoey @ Good Goog

I think I’ll feel a whole lot better once I get to 12 weeks and have the first scan! I’d like to find out if we’re having a boy or a girl but the husband wants it to be a surprise, so we’ll wait. Even if I do think it severely impedes my shopping

bronstar

Yes, I blame Google too.

Silly Google.

Ignorance is bliss!

http://goodgoog.com Zoey @ Good Goog

Stupid technology, getting in the way of my ignorance

http://www.goodgoog.com/?fcsite=15264543862287796030&fcprofile=13027185617605341381 Cat

So thrilled to hear all is going well. I had the zero iron too and although hard to find I think spatone is the best liquid supplement I tried. Doesn’t taste like anything either – except maybe slightly metallic water!

http://goodgoog.com Zoey @ Good Goog

Thanks for the tip I’ll definitely check it out.

http://www.blogger.com/profile/16340498474420992787 Jen

Oh books and the internet drove me batty when I was pregnant. I think I brought my toddler when I had my 2nd child. She was acting up a bit, so it was a bit stressful. I guess it depends on your child. A video is a great idea. That way you can concentrate on the ultrasound and enjoying the moment and then share with sibling later.

Congrats- feel well and take care of Mommy!

Jen
Creative and Curious Kids!
http://melbournemumma.com Alison @ Melbourne Mumma

Google is horrible! Try not to look!

As for taking a toddler to the u/s…we did and to be honest it made it quite difficult. That said we didn’t take his stroller in. I’d take a stroller and place it next to you where you’re lying down so you all see the screen.

I had hardly any nausea with my first and was very ill with my second. So each preg can be different!

http://goodgoog.com Zoey @ Good Goog

I’ve put myself on a google diet!

http://astitchaday.wordpress.com Zoe

Have you tried an iron infusion? I’ve used to have trouble with iron because I couldn’t absorb it, turned out it was because I was gluten intolerant, but that wasn’t worked out for ages. So, because tabs and liquid wasn’t working they put it straight into my blood, it was instantly better! And I tooootally get what it does to your system, just awful.
So glad everything is going well with the baby.

http://goodgoog.com Zoey @ Good Goog

I don’t think I have a problem absorbing it because although my levels started couture at zero last time, by the time I was due they were back up to normal.

http://www.twitter.com/lisanreynolds LisaNReynolds

Glad to hear all is going well with the pregnancy. I’d be howling to the moon with excitement at the lack of morning sickness!

My son had just turned 2 when I went for my scan, so didn’t take it. He just didn’t have the capacity to remain *still* whilst the scan was done. To be honest, I prefer to be alone when my scans are done (well only two scans each pregnancy) and show the DVD to family later.

Try Floradix Iron – it is a liquid supplement and recommended during pregnancy. It’s fantastic. Also no preservatives or other nasties.

Good luck!
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