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Latest post on 15 November 2011 - 17:21
Hi mangofreddie - I am going to American Hospital and I absolutely love it. I had my 20 week scan this morning and also had a tour of the maternity ward. Both myself and DH felt very comfortable being there from Day 1 (we have Dr Nasreen) and I hope you will like it as much as we do. How is everyone doing? We had the scan this morning, fingers crossed all OK as won't get results until Sunday. It's a boy - we're thrilled!
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Latest post on 15 November 2011 - 10:07
Hello everyone, Really pleased to find a group of mums due in April next year - my due date is the 12th. Am quite new in Dubai and need to find a good hospital - is anyone going to American hospital and what is it like? Hope everyone is doing well.
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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 20:39
15 weeks with the twins now and all going well. Still tired more than usual but definitely feeling more like myself. I went to my first prenatal yoga class last night at Zen Yoga - it was great! Nice to connect with others with bumps. So happy the weather is getting cooler! CoffeeGal - sounds like you have the right idea ending full-time work! You will certainly be busy with all your guests. But like you said at least it will help pass the time. Hope everyone is going well!
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 19:40
Lec299, thanks for the update. I'm glad to hear all is fine. Our LO was moving around a lot too during the NT scan so now I'm anxiously waiting to feel that first kick :) I've been having dull headaches almost daily and find them really draining and sometimes I end up feeling nauseous. I'm also having dizzy spells almost every time I stand up and even if I get up slowly it doesn't seem to help. I'm just taking things easy for now and hoping it will get better as I'd like to get out for some walks now that the weather has gotten cooler. I haven't had a racing heart after eating but will watch out for that. I've been feeling REALLY full even if I dont' eat much so I'm guessing that something to do with the baby is pressing on my stomach.
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 18:01
Hello ladies, Just catching up on all your news as not been on EW for a while. We had our scan at American Hospital two weeks ago now - was just amazing, baby was so naughty as he/she kept doing somersaults and trampolining. Finally got into position and we got the NT scan done (all looking good). Was a bit disappointed that they said it was too early to see boy/girl, but I knew it was a long shot as so early. I'm nearly 15 weeks now, so not too long until the next appointment to find out. How is everyone feeling now? I'm not really sure, as been really poorly with a cold/flu thing - so not sure whether my tiredness and general poorliness is due to that or pregnancy. Hoping to come out of it feeling amazing! Also been getting a racing heart after eating every evening, which was a bit unnerving. I looked it up online and can be a common symptom of iron deficiency in pregnancy, so I am now taking some supplements (was always borderline anemic so makes sense to take them now I guess). xxx
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 14:43
ladies see my separate thead on CVS :( anybody had bad NT scan results? quick update CVS test came back normal and we are having a girl :-)
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 15:59
Hey Everyone, I had my NT scan on Tuesday i am 13 weeks Dr said all looks good and apparently she was certain it is a boy !! My dd really wanted a sister lol .. i am happy just want a healthy baby.. Does anyone else know the size of their baby at this stage ? and what is the norm as my baby is 13.6cm but reading up the average is 7 or 8 cm !! should i be worried?? The Dr said everything looks good but i can't help worrying a little .
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 10:23
He he, I love love love surprises but not having to wait 9 months for it so we found out with ds1 and this time round will also have it confirmed. Jojo- had my nt scan at fmc and had the female dr, she was only 70% sure of a oy so didn't say for sure and I believe the guy from there has been wrong before. Sorry dubaikb, our nt scans both times were good. My cousin however had high level of something that was potential for downs, I am ot sure if she went through with more testing but her little one is a.ok no downed at all. Very healthy little boy. Fingers are crossed for you that all is ok. Xox
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 21:58
ladies see my separate thead on CVS :( anybody had bad NT scan results?
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 21:37
Hey gals! Nice to hear some updates. I had another scan a few weeks back and the little one was moving all around and we got a really nice profile pic with the tiny little nose - so cute! My DH kept ohhhing and ahhing and it was making me laugh during the scan. My nausea has gone but I've got headaches most days now. I'm just suffering through them but it's tough. Cherie, I'm still working full time as well but I'm about to go on leave for 10 days and then I only have to work until the end of this month and I'm done. My parents are coming out for a month in November and then my inlaws are visiting over Christmas and New Years for two weeks so I'll be busy the first couple of months off and then after that I will have to think of something to keep busy until baby arrives in April! JoJo, I'm sorry to hear that the Doctor ruined the surprise for you but he might not have been certain. The little boy's parts are only the size of a grain of rice in the womb so maybe the doctor was mistaken. I've also read that 20 weeks plus is the best time to determine these things. I want to find out and so does DH. I'm the kind of person that peeks at my Christmas presents (I don't like surprises) :)
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 14:04
Hello Ladies, hows everyone feeling? I went yesterday for a 12weeks scan and the little beauty waved right back at us, so cute!!!!!!!! All is looking good and the Dr seems happy with the growth. He did ruin the surprise and without out even asking if we wanted to know the s*x said we were having a boy??? My question is...........can he be so sure at only 12 weeks 1 day? Im reading that its only between 15-20weeks they can be 100%. He did stumble around after he heard my reaction and started to back track on his words but.........now my DH is totally over the moon and cant wait to tell everyone were having a boy!! Anyway, as long as all is healthy and well with baby i dont suppose it matters. Hope your all doing well and the sickness or headaches are slowly on the way out!!
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 17:27
Hello, everyone! I'm due on April 10 with twins - my first. So far it has been a bit of a whirlwind for the first 3 months. I'm glad to be over the 13 week stage. Have been suffering from headaches pretty badly and have been going to acupuncture and the chiropractor to try and alleviate them. I feel better for both but the headaches still come - not as strong or as often though. Is anyone here working full-time also? How are you finding it? I am exhausted most days! I'm from Australia and live in the Marina area - I would love to meet up with anyone in a similar situation. <em>edited by Cherie on 09/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 02 October 2011 - 19:30
congrts aussiepup :) i had scan today at 10 weeks and again at the end of 13 weeks. i am still on progestrone for another 3 weeks. Gosh this preogestrone has swelled me up so much that people ask me is it 7 or 8 month :( nausea has reduced a little bit but cooking is still difficult! i eat so much of sugar (it helps me to lessen nausea) . my baby is growing fine too and today when my dh heard the heartbeat for the first time he was looking around the doc's office for the noise :D by looking at his face i had to stifle a laugh and had to point it 'this is heartbeat dear' i just want to go and buy a baby journal to jot all this down....but dear hubby says after 3 months u can buy! these 3 months are really long *sigh*
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Latest post on 02 October 2011 - 15:16
I had the NT scan this week after getting back from Oz. Seems as though the little "Been" (yes spelt correctly coz we are calling it "been there done that") given it is number 2 - LOL. Anyway, it seems as though "Been" has grown rather quickly since my last scan at 7 weeks. Dr Elsa put me at about 3 days later saying the baby was measuring small. Well now, that aint the case, I've now gone from being due 13th of April to 4th of April based on the size. Everything going well and baby was doing movements in line with 13 weeks instead of 11/12 weeks so the Doc at FMC wasn't concerned about the difference with the dates. Whilst in Oz the nausea went, back here now though - not sure if it is because of the smells here, but blahhhhh I feel awful again. :( Tiredness not as bad but still grabbing me at various points during the day. Yesterday I totally pigged out on pickled onions and gerkins, so much so that I polished off what we had left in the fridge and I went and bought more, plus some jalapeno's! mmmm they are going on Dinner tonight!!! :D Oh and 70% it is another boy apparently :D
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Latest post on 24 September 2011 - 21:23
Hi ladies, That's so rude CoffeeGal! Just be proud of your changing body - I'm so excited about it! I'm 12 weeks on Tuesday and can't wait to reach that milestone! Got next scan (and tests etc) at 13 weeks at AH, so still a week or so to wait until we're revealing the news. Can't come quick enough now - tired of keeping such a huge secret and trying to hide my little bump! I didn't have much sickness at all luckily - just extreme tiredness and that hasn't passed yet. Hoping I get the surge of energy that they promise in 2nd trimester soon, as we have visitors arriving in 10 days and I really want to be feeling a bit more sociable (and not crawling under duvet at 9pm every evening!) Hope everyone else is well xxx
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Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 11:42
Just checking in to see how everyone is doing! Now that I'm at the 12 week mark I'm so relieved to see my nausea disappear and be back to cooking again. I can actually move away from eating so many bland carbs too. I've been feeling dizzy more lately though and headaches too but anything is better than the nausea. Poor DH comes home from work and then rubs my head and neck for an hour to help with my headache :-) I'm having another scan and Doctor's appointment next week, can't wait to see how much baby has grown. We had some friends over for dinner and they commented on how my body had changed - grr! I didn't really appreciate that since I've only gained about 1 pound (.5 kg) so not much given that I'm 3 months and I'm slim to start with. I know my tummy has popped out whereas it was flat before but still I feel like saying to them to keep their comments to themselves.
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Latest post on 13 September 2011 - 08:39
Hi SNowy, classes are pretty standard yoga, have you done it before? They do two yoga and two body balance which is essentially yoga and Pilates. I've only done it week or sonbut at the moment it's better than nothing. I think later on I'll give exhale ago as specifically prenatal. Ifnyou want any info let me know. Food food it's all I ever think about now!!!
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 20:54
Eat eat eat! I understand exactly how you feel. I'm on a cereal binge at the moment...interesting to see what will happen next!
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 20:50
Thanks for the welcome! I would be interested in teaming up for a yoga class in a few weeks as well! I'm on the Palm so the Marina is convenient for me too. Duddym - how are the classes at Studio Fitness? Are any of you sick of eating ALL the time!? I've never eaten this much in my life. My go-to foods that sounded good at the beginning have run their course by now. I need to get creative...
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 20:43
Hi, I just found out today that I'm pregnant, prob around 6 weeks so will make me April/May time. Panicking though as my insurance wont cover me until december as Im a new joiner. Anyone else in this situation that can offer advice?
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 12:56
Hi Lec I was going to go to Exhale but they only do 2 prenatal classes a week and wanted to do a bit more. I started doing the Yoga at Studio fitness JBR and may top up with Exhale in a month or so. I can't actually believe how starving I am all the time!! x
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 12:50
Hello everyone! I had my first appointment at American Hospital yesterday (Dr Nasreen) and saw the baby again - arms and legs now, very exciting (9+6 today). Also heard the heartbeat for the first time (we saw it last time, but was so amazing to actually hear it!) Got to wait for my next scan until 13 weeks, as I am back in the UK for a bit - but bursting to tell everyone now, so it can't come quick enough! I also have a very obvious bloated belly and wondering how I can hide it for the next three weeks...! I really want to join yoga when out of the first trimester - I was thinking Exhale in the Marina, as they run pregnancy yoga and it's really convenient for me. But if you discover a really good class elsewhere, maybe a few of us could team up and go along together? Anyway, hope you are all feeling OK. xx
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 10:18
welcome snowySLC...congratulations!! its to hard to keep the news to yourself when you are so excited :) i am loosing weight (as per scale) but my clothes have refused to fit me!! have already bought some maternity clothes. i am so bloated all the time. people have already started guessing as my tummy is very much out, thanks to bloating, as compared to flat one previously! and i don't have the clearance for workout till first sem is over :( if you find any good yoga class or aqua aerobics please do share. i will join too. <em>edited by manubhadauria on 12/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 11 September 2011 - 19:39
Congratulations to you all! I'm due around April 5th with my first. It's still a secret with all of our friends until the first trimester is over, so it's nice to be able to read all of your comments and feel as if we're in this together. We had our first ultrasound last week and was overwhelmed with love for this little one that is just the size of a lime! My 12 week ultrasound is next week at Medwin Clinic. Dr. Sima has been so wonderful! I'm looking for a good yoga class soon. Any good recommendations? What about maternity clothes? I'm still fitting into some of my regular clothes but it won't be for much longer. :)
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Latest post on 07 September 2011 - 15:47
Phew! What a relief to hear that so many of us are feeling (and looking) so bloated! I've been stressing about it already, thinking that if I'm this big already than how big am I going to get by the end. This is my first one and I didn't expect my tummy to be sticking out already and now at 10 weeks my pants are tight and I just feel as though I look "fat". It's been hard saying goodbye to my waistline, I always hoped to be one of those perfectly beautiful pregnant ladies...hmm...maybe only on TV?...
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Latest post on 07 September 2011 - 13:02
Yes looking 4-5 mths already by the time night comes around lol. Not quite sure how I'm going to go hiding it next week when we go home... Just need to at least get through arriving and home for a shower, then mum and f-I-l will get their birthday cards with scan pic in it. I get so bloated on planes too. Doh.
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Latest post on 06 September 2011 - 07:51
I had my scan today,so far so good i am 7weeks and 2days i heard the heartbeat 168 bpm which is reassuring does anyone else look pregnant already? By the evening you can clearly see my stomach sticking out i don't know how much longer i can hide it lol (this is my second too) Hi SydneyGirl, i'm also just gone 7 weeks and I have a belly, seems to be massive bloating. I'm a trainer and i'm sure my clients must wonder what I've done to myself recently!
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Latest post on 05 September 2011 - 20:44
I had my scan today,so far so good i am 7weeks and 2days i heard the heartbeat 168 bpm which is reassuring does anyone else look pregnant already? By the evening you can clearly see my stomach sticking out i don't know how much longer i can hide it lol (this is my second too)
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Latest post on 05 September 2011 - 14:52
I had my scan and blood tests on Sunday (Aug 28th) and all is well. I guessed my due date exactly as April 5th but as we know it can be give or take by a week or so either side. Heard and saw the heart beating - 166 bpm. My nausea seems to have subsided but my nose can still smell everything from a mile away. I've been craving mangos like crazy since the beginning, at least it's something healthy. I came home from a day out with a girlfriend last weekend and DH has some flowers on the table for me and a teddy for baby. So sweet, it's our first and we're too excited! I had some bleeding the other day and it was bright red, quite a lot too. I had a panty liner in because I've had spotting but this time I actually had to replace it with a pad. I was upset but I know that some bleeding is normal and my mom reassured me that she had bleeding the first 3 months. Still upsetting. I'm looking forward to the first trimester being over so that I can participate in some prenatal exercise classes and announce the news officially to our friends. same here coffegal...i get so nauseated by just the thought of the food. no vomiting only feeling :( and i am carving for homemade lemon pickle and mangoes...
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Latest post on 05 September 2011 - 14:50
hey all, yesterday finally heard the heartbeat at 180 bpm :) so relieved!! this is mine first pregnancy and just waiting for the first trimester to get over so that i can share with everybody! but people can guess themselves only as i am hugely bloated. mine due date is 25 april.
 
 

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