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Hi All,
i'm 12 weeks at the moment, had a scare last week when i had some heavy bleeding. Was taken to A&E as recommended by my on-call doctor. was booked in for a scan the next day. i went for my scan and they said baby looked fine, was moving around nicely and heartbeat was good, bleeding was unexplainable (possibly body telling me to slow down and take it easy). I then went for my 12 week scan a few days later because before i was just under, and this time baby was messing me around, i was there for 1 hour 30 mins trying to get a clear view, they could get heartbeat, and rough measuments but no clear picture, so going for another scan tomorrow, thats 3 in 1 week. hoping this one goes much better.

added by MummyDewal [Wed 3rd Feb 2010 @ 09:49:40]

I had my first scan on the 18th Jan, and it was a very emotional experience for both me and my other half. The baby was very active already and wouldn't sit still for pics! Everything is fine and dandy at present, and the baby measures about 12 cm. Is this right for this time in the womb? Bit confused as I thoguht I was about 16 weeks gone, working out my dates???
	added by SLM10 [Thu 21st Jan 2010 @ 09:18:22]

im 12 weeks im so glad it is my first time and my morning sickness as stopped and i feel great. Got my scan on the 28th january cant wait all the best to everyone x
	added by louisemason [Mon 18th Jan 2010 @ 14:40:08]

Hi all im 11 weeks today and have my scan tomoz 23rd dec. Im very nervous and i had miscarriage 8 months ago. Im feeling so ill all day everyday and being sick! this is my 3rd pregnancy and just wish i could feel normal again. Congrats to all xx
	added by clw623 [Wed 23rd Dec 2009 @ 09:25:54]

12th week today!!!yippe im so pleased this is my second pregnancy and ive bin raelly worried this time round bout miscarage although i had a normal healthy pregnancy first time round and have got a 21month old beautifull little girl,i have had a scan and seen heartbeat at 7weeks and have got my second scan on wendsday 23rd december i am so excited also a bat nervious too!!!!!!!!!!!
	added by rachael2009 [Tue 22nd Dec 2009 @ 09:05:25]

Finally in my 12th week, i have my scan on wed, and im excited but really nervous. This is my second child and i have to say i am more scared second time round!! I hope it goes well!! I hope everyone else's pregnancy goes well too!!! xx
	added by roobaby [Mon 14th Dec 2009 @ 09:31:15]

Hi, I'm 11 weeks pregnant and have my 1st scan on Dec 5th. Im really scared as this is my 1st baby and dont know what to expect. It feels such a long time ago that I found out that I was pregnant and both me and my partner keep thinking is this really happening to us, am I really pregnant. Seeing our baby for the 1st time is going to be the most amazing experience for me and I cant wait 2 c the baby grow over the next few months.

added by oRUBYo [Mon 30th Nov 2009 @ 10:10:47]

Hello to all the mums in this forum. I am 12 weeks tomorrow and it's my first baby. I am waiting for my nurse and scan appointments this week. I am really excited and very nervous at the same time. I am having this dream about my baby suffering from down syndrome and it really freaks me out. Is this normal to have this fear before the scan?
	added by Ghie09 [Wed 18th Nov 2009 @ 09:26:22]

Hi everyone. Im 12 and a half weeks and i am feeling absoloutely terrible. Although the 'being sick' stage has gone ( i hope) i still feel really run down, i have no energy and i am constantly tired. I am feeling really dizzy and lightheaded and have very little appetite. Please help.
	added by samnmia [Tue 20th Oct 2009 @ 14:41:09]

I went for the 12 week scan for my first baby earlier this week and like most other prospective mums I was very nervous there would be something wrong. Thankfully everything was perfect and the doctor assured me that when complications typically exist the mum would have sensed something wrong in advance. What I want to warn other prospecitve mums about is the Pregnacare vitamins - I had been taking it for a few months when I decided to switch to the Pregnacare Plus, which also contains Omega 3. As you might experience with food poisoning I had excruting pain for about a week until it dawned on me that the vitamin must be the culprit. Now I am perfectly fine but I want to warn anyone taking vitamins that they may not agree with you. Good luck everyone :) x

added by littlepixie [Mon 19th Oct 2009 @ 10:09:17]

Hi everyone...ive got my 1st scan 2mora and although this is my second baby i still have a lot of concerns, such as will everyting be ok, how many babies am i carrying, am i actually pregnant (i have a lot of sickness and all the other symptoms, nut until i actually see on the screen for my self it still seems unreal...anyway just like to wish all you mums (and dads) good luck with their scans this week x x

added by ejay78 [Fri 2nd Oct 2009 @ 09:07:12]

wow congratulations shropslass!!! thats really good news!!!!!!! any pain is so worth it!!
	added by hanzybella [Wed 2nd Sep 2009 @ 10:12:25]

I am 12.1 weeks pregnant with my first baby, tried for 20 years with husband got divorced and met my current partner had IVF and was successful, still can't quite believe it. Had a scan at 7 and 8 weeks as was bleeding a little but everything was fne with the baby, just had 12 week scan and they have moved my due date forward to 6th March which I am thrilled about. Feel ok apart from tiredness and dreadful colliky indigestion which starts in the afternoon until bedtime, Gaviscon does not touch it, very painful, but it is worth putting up with!!

added by Shropslass [Fri 28th Aug 2009 @ 08:23:26]

hiya iv bn quite worried lately ad a scan 2 week ago and the baby seems fine and the heart is well but im scared if the baby isnt ok since the scna i gt bad mornin sikness i aav tryed the sikness bands but they dnt seem to work iv bn in hospital wen i was 7 weeks gone coz of the morning but gt given tablets to go home with.. they seem not to work n e mre so ad to get stronger ones...
	added by loobylou18 [Fri 31st Jul 2009 @ 14:17:30]

Hello I am just about approaching my 12 week date (i think) My second pregnancy but am still just as nervous as the first time around. (my lovely little boy has just turned 2 now) Keep thinking its a phantom is this normal? I did one of those new dating pregnancy tests and it told me i was 5-6 weeks pregnant but turned out i was only 1-2 weeks pregnant after having an internal scan. It was the start of a twin pregnancy but only one cell developed, so been a long 6 weeks. My scan is wed 29th and cant wait. i'm just hoping all ok. Good luck everyone else

added by tishy3 [Tue 28th Jul 2009 @ 12:34:09]

I am 12 weeks today and have my scan on Tuesday (2 days) am v excited but also nervous. My first bubs, Sophie had quite a few problems which were diagnosed at the 12 week scan so I have a little fear of this one going wrong too. My doctors advise that lightening doesnt strike twice so I have been hopeful and positive, what else can you do! My daughter is 3 years old now and bubs 2 is due Jan 10th, unless scan says otherwise! We have joked that it might be twins as I am showing a lot already and have had extremely bad nausea, tiredness etc compared to last time. Am sure its just one,I'll have a heart attack if its two! xx
I had my scan today and found out that I am earlier than I thought which really confused me!! So baby is now due on Jan 23rd and I have to go back for another scan on 13th July. I had a normal and and an internal scan today and baby is looking healthy an happy so far, good strong heartbeat, Def get quite a good view with the internal scan. Anyway, its not twins lol. Was v v relieved to see heartbeat know all is ok ( I will havw to wait for next scan to be reassured ) but am feeling a lot happier today :-)

added by klouise1 [Wed 1st Jul 2009 @ 09:04:03]

Hi, I had my first scan last week. Im 12 weeks and 5 days now. The sickness is finally going and the stress of misscarriage has gone. Im feeling quite calm about my pregnancy now. I couldnt explain the feeling i got when i saw the baby on the screen for the first time. The people couldnt get a good picture of the baby though it seemed very active just like its daddy!!!
	added by katy34 [Mon 15th Jun 2009 @ 09:33:12]

hello, im 12 weeks tomoro had my dating scan last thurs saw babys heart beat and baby kicking around then was told there was too much fluid on back of babys neck which is usually a sign for downs syndrome or a heart defect so had to see the consultant the next day and he did a thorough scan and a cvs (they put a needle in ur stomach and take a bit of the placenta) and had to wait till today for results babys FINE and is a BOY!!! has anyone else been through this its the worst thing!! good luck too all xxx

added by dawnydawn01 [Wed 10th Jun 2009 @ 09:55:36]

Hi!!! had first scan today! i was two days out, i was 11 weeks and 5days!! baby was really active and could not get a good picture to print! looked great on the video though moving about! catherine 23, i have always suffered with bad migraines, if you feel one coming on, eat some rich tea biscuits, and if you can lie down with a really cold wet flannel over your eyes, and also try those things that you rub on your forehead that kind of numb your forehead!!

added by channyandabandbump [Wed 10th Jun 2009 @ 09:55:17]

Hi all...these 12 weekshv not been easy fr me !!!...I've got my second scan next week nd im quite nervous coz i hd been very stressed out last 4 weeks and i dno if my baby's fine or not :(
	added by Hiba22 [Tue 26th May 2009 @ 12:37:19]

Hello, just had my first scan today which confirmed I am 12.4 weeks pregnant which puts me a week ahead, I was just glad to see a baby there as also nervous of a phantom pregnancy but thankfully all is well and the baby looked very relaxed. Travel sickness bands are good for nausea (Boots) so give them a try if you are suffering. Know of any good cures for migraines as I had a blinder a couple of weeks ago and paracetamol doesn't even touch it? Good luck xxx

added by Catherine23 [Thu 21st May 2009 @ 09:14:04]

hi all. im 12 weeks pregnant and my sickness is slowly calming down but its still there lol.. i had my first scan last week although i was really nervous incase i was not pregnant and it was a phantom pregnancy but my baby was there kickin its legs on the screen lol. been feeling very tired lately and cant be bothered to do anythin whatsoever lol. Good Luck To Everyone with your pregnancy xx
	added by JadeNatalie [Wed 20th May 2009 @ 09:11:49]

Hey 'Banksy', I am 12 weeks and my sickness and nausea has calmed down, but from the day I found out i was so sick and got admitted twice into hospital. Extreme sickness is classed as Hypernesis Grandvarum {spelt about right}, ppl said eat ginger biscuits but i found eating melon little and often helped and nothing heavy as it doesn't help at all. x
	added by Gemma140687 [Tue 19th May 2009 @ 11:57:44]

Hi all. I thought I was 12 weeks gone but had my 1st scan and they have put me back a week...boo hoo!! Have another scan booked in next week for 13 weeks. 1st scan was great...very nervous and convinced it was a phantom pregnancy!! Everything was great...saw the heartbeat and the arms etc!! Now nervous for my next scan...spend my whole life nervous at the moment! Been feeling so very ill...all day sickness and so very tired. Boobs are massive but the sickess consumes my evenings so making me very grumpy! Not sure if my boyf can take much more of my moaning... GOOD LUCK everyone xx

added by katymay [Tue 19th May 2009 @ 11:57:14]

hi, im 12 weeks and my sickness has been really bad, my boobs feel like melons too! ive been sick mornig, noon and bedtime. Any suggestions how i might calm it down a liitle? x
	added by banksy [Mon 20th Apr 2009 @ 09:30:18]

Hi,I had my scan and the nurse there told me i am 13 weeks pregnant instead of 12 weeks.But my tummy size doesn't looks like even a 12 weeks and nausea comes on and off.
	added by doripa [Fri 17th Apr 2009 @ 09:22:56]

I'm 12 weeks and have my scan 2mo morning. Fingers x all's ok. I've found that i've had a lot more energy this week compared to previous weeks and sickness has settled a little. So far so good x
	added by KJJohn [Mon 30th Mar 2009 @ 09:37:37]

i am 12 weeks and I had my first scan on Friday and was the best exprience ever. I am so happy and finger cross things will go smoothly for every women.
	added by helja84 [Tue 24th Mar 2009 @ 09:09:09]

Im 12 weeks now nearly! i have my scan in 4 days! i had a 6 weeks scan and we saw the heartbeat! now 6 weeks later iv had no bleeding ( touch wood) and not alot of pain! but i have a terrible feeling im hoping its just the nerves!!! I
	added by Mbxox [Mon 23rd Mar 2009 @ 09:06:23]

I'm 12 weeks and very excited to me.. no difference in my tummy but only my breast growing faster. I had a ultrasound@11weeks and resulted with Twins. Is it normal to still have a flat stomach @ 12 weeks of Twins? Kettie
	added by ANETH [Wed 11th Mar 2009 @ 09:14:55]

can u feel the baby kicking at 12 weeks
	added by carinapeter [Mon 2nd Feb 2009 @ 10:43:18]

I'm 12 weeks today, very excited. I had a misscarrage @ 6 weeks last year and things are going good now. I'm a size 0-1 and I'm still not seeing a big difference in my tummy. I had a ultrasound @ 8 weeks and things were fine, but I haven't had one since. Is it normal to still have a flat stomach @ 12 weeks?
	added by darien [Mon 12th Jan 2009 @ 10:34:41]

hi 'lovemarcus', i would go straight to your doctor & see what he can give you for it, as constipation & constant straining can cause piles, which although r really common in pregnancy, they really, really hurt, i had them with my 1st pregnancy & they caused alot of bleeding too. So it is possible that u have developed them already...you should definatelty go to ur doctor or midwife & explain just how bad it's got & see what they can advise. Good luck!

added by toddie12 [Mon 12th Jan 2009 @ 10:34:23]

i am constipated for more than 7 years, my doctors never found why? i am getting worse now loosing a lots of blood...please need advise
	added by lovemarcus [Thu 8th Jan 2009 @ 09:36:06]

Hi im 12 weeks pregnant and luckily had no sickness!!! but...got bad back (sciatica) got my scan 2moro which im excited about!!!!! Its been a struggle to get this far and thanks to fertility treatment our dream of having a baby after almost 6yrs is amazing, good luck to all xxx
	added by kamkaur [Wed 7th Jan 2009 @ 08:50:21]

Have just reached 12 weeks HOORAY !!! Sickness daily from weeks 5 - 11 and then once this week with a 2 day hangover... bleugh... But I take my sickness as a good sign as I miscarried 3 times before and never had sickness. My tip would be to not eat full meals but don't miss out on eating altogether, instead eat little and often and as soon as you're even slightly hungry coz as soon as that stomach acid kicked in for me, the nausea came sweeping back. 13 snacks a day keeps the sickness at bay !

added by Vanessa606 [Mon 22nd Dec 2008 @ 08:50:09]

I am nearly 12 weeks now, not had much sickness but feeling very tired. I have 1 boy already, 5 years old, but i am very nervous about this pregnancy as i have lost a baby at 38 weeks and the pregnancy after that i mis-carried, so fingers crossed and good luck to every one out there xx
	added by tbs [Wed 26th Nov 2008 @ 09:11:10]

12 weeks tomorrow an got my second scan tomorrow, was having morning noon an night sickness but has finally calmed down yay!!
	added by Jemma88 [Wed 19th Nov 2008 @ 09:08:32]

iim 12 weeks on monday and iim very happy about this baby ive hade an abortion at 15 years oldand lost one when i turened 16 years. im still 16 now will be 17 when baby born :)
im always tired two dont worrie about it just sleep when ur tired uness your at work but if u stay at home then sleep i do it al the time. i get dizzy two dont worrie about that.
im only goin to be a young mum so i will need advise :)

added by ShareenElliisBabyx [Mon 17th Nov 2008 @ 08:50:48]

Im 11 weeks on monday and my symptoms are all over the place! It says when you are 8 weeks ure nipples start to go darker ive had dark nips since i was 10 weeks! Ive had no sickness(thankgod) and im feelin realy tired and my eye sight is dodgy. Help....
	added by kerry22 [Mon 17th Nov 2008 @ 08:50:35]

12 weeks finally lol.......morning afternoon and evening sickness still here, and doesn't seem like its going anywhere anytime soon.
im also always tired , dizzy and get very breathless like im going to pass out!!! is this normal??
very frightning when your in a supermarket with your 2yr old, everyone says its just pregnancy , i wasn't like this with my first child!!! no sickness dizziness or anything but this time round i feel like i have every problem i used to hear about from other pregnant women when i was pregnant the first time round HELP!!!!!! Tanya x

added by tanz123 [Fri 14th Nov 2008 @ 09:19:57]

Hey Mittal, like you, I like to eat salty food too! I felt really bloated and my skin stretched a lot around my stomache area. I think it's due to too much intake of salt. Salt can cause water retention in our body. It should be okai to eat salty food but do it in moderation. Anything which is excessive it's always not good anyway, not only salt.
	added by atnix [Fri 24th Oct 2008 @ 16:50:48]

Don't know what to do for the sickness cos I've never had it, but a penchant for salty foods is supposed to indicate a boy! (Old wives tale!)
	added by FeeBee [Mon 20th Oct 2008 @ 10:51:19]

I had completed 12 weeks...but still morning sickness is there..it's make me uncomfortable...should i need 2 eat more..i m haveing proper meals of two time but still felt stomuch straching..i like to eat salty things..is it ok...?my husband told tht i m going too much salty....it may give me trouble in future.what should i do to overcome frm morningsickness..kindly answer..
	added by Mittal [Thu 9th Oct 2008 @ 09:22:22]

I am 12 weeks on Monday, and am new to this site!! I had to go for a v. early scan as dr thought i may be having an eptopic pregnancy due to pains in my lower abdomen but luckily everything was fine!! I was then sent for my dating scan at 9 weeks which was strange - even my midwife said it was early!! but still managed to see baby (blob + heartbeat) ok!
I still keep getting "ouch" twinges every now and then but i know now it is my bits inside stretching!! This is my 2nd baby and i think i am much more paranoid than i can ever remember being with my 1st!! my waist line has also increased alot already, even though i weigh myself and havent actually put on any weight yet! No morning sickness but tiredness is beyond beleif, i get home from work and literally collapse on the sofa, cant even bring myself to eat or speak to anyone sometimes!

added by vickiemarie [Thu 7th Aug 2008 @ 08:53:22]

I am 12wks and 1 day although may be further ahead as I have not had a scan since 6 weeks and then 9 and my dates changed rapidly in between the two previous scans!
Ive suffered very badly with mroning sickness - everyday for the past 6 weeks. Its been awful! Finally stopped around 4 days ago now but tierdness is still with me and cant face getting out of bed in the mornings at the moment! Im wanting to know if anyone else is showing yet? Its very obvious that im pregnant - its my first baby and im not a big girl although my stomach is not quite hard yet and the bump is quite "flabby". Im wondering if its water rentention and wanted to know if it will turn harder in time as I dont want ppl to think im fat - just pregnant! your help most appreciated! Thanks

added by 1stbabyx [Tue 15th Apr 2008 @ 14:44:06]

just did a pregnancy test yesterda which confirmed my suspicions. phoned the dad - who is overseas at the moment and he still sounds like he is taking it in - wonÂ´t see him for another few weeks - but have emailed him photos of the positive test result.

phoned and have a doctors appointment for tuesday. hopefully i can get a scan before i go over to see the babyÂ´s dad! hopefully everything wil be okay with the baby too.

am a little fatter - which i partly put down to eating junk as i wanted to get pregnant before but didnÂ´t - so told myself i couldnt be this time either.

my boobs have taken on a life of their own and my bras are all too small for me - which i put down to weight gain! they are quite big normally but now they are massive.

havenÂ´t had any sickness though i havenÂ´t been able to eat large amounts at meal times - probably from not long after the baby was conceived! i get full after a few mouthfuls or half a plate - but other times i am ravenous and could eat a horse!

Think my hair has gone a bit funny - put that down to having gone swimming a lot lately - now realise what could be the true cause.

happy but worried as havenÂ´t been to the doctor yet.
had an idiot drive into my car a few weeks ago and am worried the seatbelt could have done some damage. also worried about sleeping tablets i took in the first week or two of pregnancy - although a local pharmacist said not to worry.

please feel free to contact me if you are reading this

added by somoslagente [Mon 17th Mar 2008 @ 08:38:45]

I am going to be 12 weeks pregnant this Friday and I am sooo excited. It still does not feel real yet. I have not had any morning sickness at all. I guess I got lucky. I am just very tired and sleepy. My breast are the only part of my body that hurts....lol... I have an ultrasound tomorrow and can't wait to see how much my baby has grown. I can't wait to find out if it's a boy or a girl! I already have a small pouch, which is crazy because I can't believe how early I am starting to show. Is this normal or am I just eating too much?..lol... I weigh about 128 pounds with a small pouch.

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