https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:47:48 +0000 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:50:19 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4863 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=95658&title=now-i-can#95658 Author: Roksana
Subject: 4863
Posted: 20 December 2006 at 4:50pm

If you live around south of akl .....there are several places that real good and free.

I had to have a date scan too as I had no period before getting pregnant.

Congrats again! ]]> Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:50:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=95658&title=now-i-can#95658 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=95472&title=now-i-can#95472 Author: Bombshell
Subject: 4863
Posted: 19 December 2006 at 7:51pm

scans are pretty easy to get in auckland....esp at places like horizon etc...and free to boot! We had first one done there at 7 weeks, then next three at insight ($95 each there) then one (unplanned) with specialist on his machine, and another one in a week...so am glad they arent too hard to get into!

Edited by Bombshell]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2006 19:51:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=95472&title=now-i-can#95472 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=95181&title=now-i-can#95181 Author: busymum
Subject: 4863
Posted: 18 December 2006 at 7:18pm

I bet you're feeling better at that news?]]> Mon, 18 Dec 2006 19:18:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=95181&title=now-i-can#95181 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=95145&title=now-i-can#95145 Author: sparkle
Subject: 4863
Posted: 18 December 2006 at 5:11pm

Just home from the doctors. I'm about 4 and a half weeks preggers! Not the 9 weeks they first thought. I'm having a dating scan next week though to be sure. I think by then I'll be 6 weeks.

Off to figure out how to do a ticker!]]> Mon, 18 Dec 2006 17:11:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=95145&title=now-i-can#95145 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94549&title=now-i-can#94549 Author: sparkle
Subject: 4863
Posted: 15 December 2006 at 4:07pm

Well I just had my blood test, so just have to wait out the weekend I guess!

Thanks for all the well wishes! ]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2006 16:07:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94549&title=now-i-can#94549 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94341&title=now-i-can#94341 Author: busymum
Subject: 4863
Posted: 15 December 2006 at 7:19am

Welcome Skyela ]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2006 07:19:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94341&title=now-i-can#94341 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94267&title=now-i-can#94267 Author: skyela
Subject: 4863
Posted: 14 December 2006 at 8:31pm

Hello Sparkle,

I went through the same as you, I have very long cycles.. the doctor told me i could be 5 weeks or 10 weeks. I went to the scan expecting I was 10 weeks to find no baby and the women doing the scan said - sorry cant see a baby and done a internal- there was the egg. I was actually 5 weeks 1 day.. So take it as it comes and its best to not go expecting you are so many weeks. We ovulate at different times forsure.

I am now 9 weeks. :) Good luck and let us know how it goes.]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 20:31:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94267&title=now-i-can#94267 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94246&title=now-i-can#94246 Author: busymum
Subject: 4863
Posted: 14 December 2006 at 7:37pm

Sparkle you might just have to guess how far along you are - say maybe 6-7 weeks. But when you have your first scan they will figure dates out then so don't worry about it.

Also, your last negative test may have actually been a false negative if it was too close to conception.

Nausea/sore boobs/cramps can occur anytime in pregnancy, usually anytime in the first trimester between weeks 6 and 12. They are just symptoms, not really time-tellers. I feel cramps around the 6 week mark I think. They can be caused by implantation and by stretching as well.

Even if you are referred for a scan on Monday, it may take a while to get one. In Palmy they are booked up to 2 weeks or so in advance and then it depends on whether you are available at their next available time slot.

I don't want to put a downer on you, just fill you in a bit. Don't worry about dates, they'll get figured soon enough. In the meantime, here's hoping that ms doesn't establish into anything nasty!

Edited by busymum]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:37:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94246&title=now-i-can#94246 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94240&title=now-i-can#94240 Author: my2angels
Subject: 4863
Posted: 14 December 2006 at 7:10pm

Fingers crossed you will get some answers monday then, bet its going to be a long weekend for you!

In chch we get 12wk scans to check for the nuchal fold thing and 20 weeks scans to check for any other problems. I know of at least 6 other women who have had scans to check dates at around 7 weeks.]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:10:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94240&title=now-i-can#94240 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94227&title=now-i-can#94227 Author: EthansMummy
Subject: 4863
Posted: 14 December 2006 at 5:30pm

Oh good luck. I am hopeless at giving any kind of information about any of this because I was 12 weeks before I found out I was carrying Ethan ]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 17:30:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94227&title=now-i-can#94227 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94225&title=now-i-can#94225 Author: sparkle
Subject: 4863
Posted: 14 December 2006 at 5:16pm

I've just gotten home and now feel a bit frustrated! Emotions are running high! I knew it would be hard figuring out my dates etc because of my mental cycles, but the doctor is taking it from the day of my last period, which would mean I was 9 weeks pregnant! I did however do 3 HPTs in this time, the first 2 being negative (24th November, and my Postive one yesterday)

I'm having a blood test tomorrow and seeing her again on Monday, so hopefully she can give me a bit more of an idea then.

She sent me off saying I was probably 9 weeks, but in my heart of hearts I just don't think I am.

I've had cramps all week, which makes me think it was implantion, which, correct me if I'm wrong, occurs around week 2-3 weeks. I only noticed a sore boob on Tuesday, which was the first day I felt nausous (sp).

Now I can't wait for Monday! I guess if they can't tell much by the blood tests I'll have a scan rather soon anyway and find out then!]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 17:16:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94225&title=now-i-can#94225 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94188&title=now-i-can#94188 Author: AstonsMummy
Subject: 4863
Posted: 14 December 2006 at 3:31pm

Congrats!!! Let us know how your Doctor visit goes!! I remember on my visit I told the doctor Id done a test the night before and then again in the morning because I was in such disblief lol!! So she said she did'nt see the need in doing another test and just set me up with some folic acid and a scan date, I'd had an ectopic the year before and if I get pregnant have to have a scan asap to check its not another, anyways, thats how I found out how far along I was! ...and I was 7wks 4days!

Edited by Astons Mummy]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 15:31:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94188&title=now-i-can#94188 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94141&title=now-i-can#94141 Author: busymum
Subject: 4863
Posted: 14 December 2006 at 11:49am

I think cervical exams are common in the first trimester in America.... I think I'll stay over here ]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 11:49:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94141&title=now-i-can#94141 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94078&title=now-i-can#94078 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 4863
Posted: 13 December 2006 at 9:30pm

Hrmmm... mine did! Not with Han though... I was a bit pissed off finding out that they could figure it out like that or through fundus height... maybe then it wouldn't have been a huge shock finding out I was 16 weeks at the scan when I thought I was less than 8!!!


Oh yeah - and congratulations!!! Hope your pregnancy goes well (Sorry for jacking topic )

Edited by nikkiwhyte]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2006 21:30:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94078&title=now-i-can#94078 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94075&title=now-i-can#94075 Author: mum2paris
Subject: 4863
Posted: 13 December 2006 at 9:21pm

lol Do they do that routinely?

Yep usually around 12 weeks the fundus (top of the uterus) can be felt above the pubic bone.. unless it's twins.. he he.

Congrats!! yayayay.]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2006 21:21:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94075&title=now-i-can#94075 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94073&title=now-i-can#94073 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 4863
Posted: 13 December 2006 at 9:16pm

They can also figure out an estimate of dates by checking cervix.

That's if you feel the need to get your gear off!



Edited by nikkiwhyte]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2006 21:16:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94073&title=now-i-can#94073 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94062&title=now-i-can#94062 Author: busymum
Subject: 4863
Posted: 13 December 2006 at 8:44pm

Whenever you have your first scan they will confirm dates at that point anyway. I was irregular when I conceived this time around so I made a guess and when I went for my 20 week scan I found out I was only 17 weeks but just adjusted the date from there. Due dates are only estimates anyway so it's no biggie.

ETA: Everyone gets a scan at 20wks, if you are in Auckland you will likely get a 12wk scan too. Everywhere else in the country you only get a 12wk scan for dates if you are really unsure and the Doc/mw agrees. In Palmy Nth I think they try not to send ppl off for scans at 12wks unless really necessary, as a cost saving thing.

The other thing that will probably happen at your docs then is that he will do a quick feel of your fundas (tucked inside your pelvis) - by poking around your tummy on bare skin if that makes sense. The size of the fundas will give him a very good idea of how far along you are. I hope that explanation makes sense, basically go wearing t-shirt and trousers (or something like that) and be prepared to show between the top of your panties and just under your ribs. (It's not really a big deal.)

Edited by busymum]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2006 20:44:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94062&title=now-i-can#94062 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94040&title=now-i-can#94040 Author: Leish
Subject: 4863
Posted: 13 December 2006 at 7:44pm

Yay big congratulations to you ]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2006 19:44:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94040&title=now-i-can#94040 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94033&title=now-i-can#94033 Author: ellabellame
Subject: 4863
Posted: 13 December 2006 at 7:18pm

yay! congratulations. sorry i can't help you with your trip to the doctors, i'm another one that didn't bother going ]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2006 19:18:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94033&title=now-i-can#94033 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94026&title=now-i-can#94026 Author: Bombshell
Subject: 4863
Posted: 13 December 2006 at 7:07pm

congrats....look forward to hearing more over next nine months....
hope your doc has a bounty book etc on hand - they are always exciting to get first thing...it makes it real!]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2006 19:07:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94026&title=now-i-can#94026 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94021&title=now-i-can#94021 Author: my2angels
Subject: 4863
Posted: 13 December 2006 at 6:51pm

Only roughly i think, they will probably arrange a scan so they can suss out your dates though (just a tip if you do want a scan the more confused you seem about your dates the more chance you have of getting a scan)]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2006 18:51:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94021&title=now-i-can#94021 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94019&title=now-i-can#94019 Author: sparkle
Subject: 4863
Posted: 13 December 2006 at 6:40pm

Thanks everyone!
I think my due date is going to be hard to figure out ?!? The first day of my last period was October 12th, (mental cycles) but I had done 2 HPTs since then, the last one on 24th of november that were both negative. Can they work it out from my levels in my blood tests?]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2006 18:40:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94019&title=now-i-can#94019 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94015&title=now-i-can#94015 Author: busymum
Subject: 4863
Posted: 13 December 2006 at 6:33pm

Well you'll just need to decide whether you want your GP to cover your maternity care or get a midwife. You have until 13ish weeks to decide but mayaswell start thinking about it.

The other thing he may do, or maybe not yet, is ask you a list of questions about your family history ie heart problems, twins, etc. And he'll tell you your due date (but you've probably already figured it out )

Nothing to stress about! It's all very exciting - congrats!]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2006 18:33:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94015&title=now-i-can#94015 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94011&title=now-i-can#94011 Author: kebakat
Subject: 4863
Posted: 13 December 2006 at 5:37pm

Good luck and congrats!

Sorry I can't help with your question, I didn't bother going to see the doc when I found out lol]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2006 17:37:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94011&title=now-i-can#94011 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94007&title=now-i-can#94007 Author: Roksana
Subject: 4863
Posted: 13 December 2006 at 5:10pm

Congrats..... ]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2006 17:10:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94007&title=now-i-can#94007 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94001&title=now-i-can#94001 Author: my2angels
Subject: 4863
Posted: 13 December 2006 at 4:49pm

congratulations. that is very exciting. I remember the first trip to the doctors for confirmation, its always a bit scary that they might say no you imagined it all your not pregnant! All the best for the next 9 (well more like 10) months!]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2006 16:49:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94001&title=now-i-can#94001 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94000&title=now-i-can#94000 Author: james
Subject: 4863
Posted: 13 December 2006 at 4:48pm

congrats ]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2006 16:48:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=94000&title=now-i-can#94000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=93999&title=now-i-can#93999 Author: hailstones
Subject: 4863
Posted: 13 December 2006 at 4:47pm

yeah, Congratulations!!!!!. ]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2006 16:47:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=93999&title=now-i-can#93999 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=93996&title=now-i-can#93996 Author: Kellz
Subject: 4863
Posted: 13 December 2006 at 4:34pm

Congratulations!
Write down any questions u think of between now and then cos u are bound to forget when u are there, if your anything like me! I usually go with a list and jot down things they say when im there too, so i dont forget!]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2006 16:34:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=93996&title=now-i-can#93996 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=93992&title=now-i-can#93992 Author: sparkle
Subject: 4863
Posted: 13 December 2006 at 4:01pm

post in this forum!!!!

I got a BFP this morning! Off to the doctors tomorrow afternoon. Feeling more nervous and scared than excited, but I know that will come.

Any helpful tips for the doctors tomorrow much appreciated!]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2006 16:01:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4863&PID=93992&title=now-i-can#93992