#first scan

[iconicxmen]

Complete History of the X-men -- X-men Gold #1

[daughtersisterauntymother]

Also I had my first scan and I was pretty emotional afterwards!

[mrdragonageherself]

[theappleofmyunsureeye]

AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH

Scan tomorrow!! :D Scan tomorrow!! :D Scan tomorrow!! :D Scan tomorrow!! :D Scan tomorrow!! :D Scan tomorrow!! :D Scan tomorrow!! :D Scan tomorrow!! :D Scan tomorrow!! :D Scan tomorrow!! :D Scan tomorrow!! :D Scan tomorrow!! :D Scan tomorrow!! :D Scan tomorrow!! :D Scan tomorrow!! :D Scan tomorrow!! :D Scan tomorrow!! :D Scan tomorrow!! :D Scan tomorrow!! :D Scan tomorrow!! :D Scan tomorrow!! :D Scan tomorrow!! :D Scan tomorrow!! :D Scan tomorrow!! :D Scan tomorrow!! :D Scan tomorrow!! :D Scan tomorrow!! :D Scan tomorrow!! :D

[aztotherescue]

Like my partner, I've struggled and toyed with the idea of talking about this. Both of us have noticed that despite the huge stats, there's still not enough information out there. On September 14th 2015 we found out the exciting news that we were going to be parents. On November 10th 2015 our hearts were broken when we found out that was no longer the case. Nothing and no one in this world can prepare you for those words "I'm sorry, we can't find a heart beat" they're still in my head. I can still see that poor ladies face. 1 in 5 pregnancies end in miscarriage. 20%. It's a huge number. Later, we also found out that only around 40% of women can carry both sexes. The last 3 days have just been a barrage of information from various people.

We've heard the words "you're so strong and brave" so much, they've almost lost meaning. But, what else can you say? The point of this post isn't to gain sympathy or anything like that. It's to say the world needs more information. Before things like this happen. Because honestly, I've spent so much time and energy making my girlfriend comfortable and supporting her, that I've hardly had time to listen properly. So this information needs to be provided before it happens while you can still take it in. Don't be scared to talk to your midwife about it.

What I will say is this. If this awful thing does happen to you, remember. It's not your fault. IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT! Making a baby is a very complicated process. If something isn't right, your body naturally protects itself. Even if you wrapped yourself in cotton for 9 months, complications can still happen. You done nothing wrong. It's not your fault. Trust me, we'd love nothing more than to get angry at someone or something, but that would be a waste of time and energy.

The words that have stuck with me are the words of the final nurse. "be kind to yourself"

[canada-2-england]

Here we are! Not one but two babies!! The cause of my early positive, dark lines, massive growth and horrible morning sickness. My two beautiful babies!! Baby number one is measuring at 7w 2d and baby number two is measuring at 7w 5d 💕 we could clearly see their hearts fluttering away nice and strong. The doctor assured me they are both strong and looking healthy and have plenty of room to grow with a septum dividing the sacks so they are fraternal twins, not identical. She has said they will start with a doctor led consultant since we now know there are 2 little doodle bugs growing away and there will be a few more scans in between rather than just the standard 2. She's given EDD to be between January 23 and the 25th and to have my 11 week scan as scheduled. I can't even describe my shock and excitement but I have to admit I've said from day 1 there were two with how hard the symptoms hit and with our family histories of twins. I'd even correctly guessed which side is ovulated on and where they'd attached to the uterine wall, which the doctor confirmed which was why I have been so tender on the right side when the doctor examined my belly last night at the hospital. Richard couldn't be at the scan since he had to work but his mum and dad came with me and his mum was in the room when we found out, she was crying and in total shock that we were having 2 babies! I can't wait to see them more clearly in a month at our next scan!

[same-old-new-me-blog]

Hello my name is.... Tired of waiting

I have spent my whole life waiting to miraculously be thin.

 I’ve always been over weight, but when I was younger I was the cute chubby kid that would eventually “grow out of it”... that never happened. 

Then I was told that it was just puberty. When that was over I would surely thin right dow...that never happened.

I’ve spent the first twenty years of my life waiting for some miracle to happen, waiting for this weight to magically fall off, when it simply was never going to happen. 

Today I joined Vitality and started the Nutrimost system. I know what you’re all thinking, ‘another program that isn’t going to work’ and I’ll be honest I would be right there with you, but I’ve seen the results first hand and I know this program works. 

Both of my parents are already on this program and have lost almost 60 pounds between the two of them in just 40 days!

I’ve seen this program work, but not on me.

I’ve done other programs. Followed them to a ‘T’ and still the weight would never come off. I’m tired of not feeling comfortable in my skin, I’m tired of making excuses for myself, but most of all I’m tired of feeling like I can’t do anything about my weight.

That all changes today. 

I’m not doing this because I think I need to conform to what society tells us is “pretty”, I’m not doing this so I can buy cuter clothes, and I’m certainly not doing this so boys will like me better. 

I’m doing this for me. 

I’m doing this because I deserve better. I’m doing this so I can live my life to the fullest. I’m doing this so I can one day look back and see my journey, and think ‘Yea, I did that.’

This blog is going to be my journal though this experience. I’m going to share tips that I’ve found that will help through the program. How my days are going while I’m on the program, recipes that are Nutrimost approved, and pretty much anything else I think would help me in the future looking back at this, and anything I think would help anyone reading this. 

Please understand that I am not a weight loss expert. In fact I’m so far from an expert I don’t even think my body knows what weight loss is, but I’m here to help. So if you have any questions about Nutrimost or Vitality, let me know!

Until Next time,

~Same Old New Me

[notalwayshappinessandrainbows]

The baby has no heartbeat and I feel shattered. Really feeling for my brother and his girlfriend.