13 weeks - scan pic

[CountryCat]

Dearest Ladies (and gents) this will probably be my last post for a while, but I will continue to keenly follow the journeys of the many friends on here, who I will probably never meet, but who have been absolute pillars of kindness, support and encouragement!

This forum is truly unique...I haven't come across another one where everyone has so much time and compassion for each other! It is massively life-affirming and a huge positive in a world sometimes very devoid of any understanding, generosity and hope. You have been complete and utter stars and I cannot thank you enough for that xx

Had my dating scan yesterday and although we have still got some way to go, the utter delight at seeing our squidget has fixed our focus firmly on the future. The sonographer had to 'bop' my stomach to get baby to wake up...we both giggled so hard at that!

This is a tedious, hard journey but if anyone can walk it, it is the powerful and strong women on here. Never doubt yourselves, you have got this! I wish you positivity, joy and dreams come true, whatever stage you are at xxx

[Cinderella5]

Ahhhh Im so pleased to see your post! I had been thinking about you and knew it must have been time for your next scan. Chuffed to bits that you are both getting on so well! I agree this forum is amazing and I dont know what I would do without everyone too! All the very besy, maybe pop back sometime with an update?! Take care xx

[CountryCat in reply to Cinderella5]

Thanks so much and all the best with your up-coming treatment abroad. I will have everything crossed for you xx

[Hidden]

Beautiful picture 😘 I'm so happy your scan went well must be a relief to hit the "safe point" (tho the worry probably never stops!) Wishing you the best with the rest of your pregnancy and birth. You've been a pillar of support to many on this site ( including myself). I love the sentiments expressed. You enjoy every moment 😍 xoxo

[CountryCat in reply to Hidden]

You are too kind. Will be eagerly awaiting news on your little one...not long to go now hun. Sending lots of hugs for Friday xx

[Hidden in reply to CountryCat]

Thank you that's sweet xoxo I will update xoxo

[misswinky34]

this post me well up. I'm so pleased for you and your words were beautiful. ❤

[CountryCat in reply to misswinky34]

Bless you...thanks so much xx

[Mrsjj]

Great post. Enjoy the rest of your pregnancy and milestones to come l I hope it is problem free xx

[CountryCat in reply to Mrsjj]

Really appreciate this, thank you. xx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi CountryCat. All looks good to me, and well done! Just wanted to wish you well with the rest of your pregnancy and birth. If I can help with my old midwifery hat on at all, just get in touch. Diane

[CountryCat in reply to DianeArnold]

You may regret your offer...I have SO many questions!! But for the moment, one day at a time! Thanks Diane. As I have said before, you are a very reassuring presence on here xx

[Hidden]

A brilliant picture! So pleased all still going ok. Such a lovely post & couldn't agree more - this forum is a safe haven & sanctuary for anyone on this journey - I feel very lucky to have found it.

Take care xxxx

[CountryCat in reply to Hidden]

Will be keeping everything crossed for you during your pregnancy. Hope you are enjoying it xx

[Hidden in reply to CountryCat]

Thank you 😊 not sure enjoying is exactly the right word at the moment but slowly getting there. Will feel a bit better after my next scan xxxx

[Hidden]

Awww gorgeous clear pic, glad all was ok xx

[CountryCat in reply to Hidden]

Thank you - I am just a few days behind you and have always followed your posts with anticipation. Hope your precious cargo is doing well.

[Hidden in reply to CountryCat]

When's your due date?? Can't believe I am 14 weeks tomorrow 😮

[CountryCat in reply to Hidden]

They have given me Valentine's Day (!) but seem pretty certain it will be before then. You are the 8th??

[Hidden in reply to CountryCat]

Aww how lovely that would be an amazing Valentine gift ❤️

Yes mine is the 8th my nieces birthday so she is super excited xx

[_MrsC]

Congratulations! So pleased for you! Good luck with everything. Do post another pic when Squidget arrives. xxx

[CountryCat in reply to _MrsC]

Thanks so much...baby's arrival feels very far away at the mo, but I am told it will fly past and so am trying to appreciate every day

Hope your future path is becoming clearer to you and wish you only the best for it. xx

[_MrsC in reply to CountryCat]

Thanks. I think the path we're currently on is feeling clearer and less bendy for the moment which I am pleased about. In terms of the path we take after that, we're unsure but we know we'll walk it together and that's all that matters. x

[LisaMV]

Good luck with it all and keep us posted. Xxxx

[CountryCat in reply to LisaMV]

Thank you so much for your response!

[cls37]

Wishing you lots of luck and happiness for the future! Enjoy your pregnancy and baby when they arrive - precious moments to be had xxx

[CountryCat in reply to cls37]

Thank you, hope you are feeling stronger xx

[cls37 in reply to CountryCat]

I think so- thank you for asking. ❤️am both excited and scared about going again!! On the waiting game again for our next appointment and for my two natural periods!! Xx

[CountryCat in reply to cls37]

Will look out for your updates xxx 🍀🍀🍀

[NDE1987]

Hunny I just wanted to say congratulations and good luck for the rest of your pregnancy. I did just have a feeling of oh I would have been 13 weeks to! But it doesn't matter because I will keep trying. Best of luck xxxxxx

[CountryCat in reply to NDE1987]

So sorry for the reminder...was not my intention to cause any upset! Keep going hun, your turn is just around the corner xxx

[NDE1987 in reply to CountryCat]

You didn't cause me upset Hun, I will keep trying. Happy for the updates xx

[Lizzielizzielizzie]

Hurrah! So nice to see your positive post xx

[CountryCat in reply to Lizzielizzielizzie]

Thank you Lizzie!

[Tugsgirl]

Ooh lovely. Please keep in touch xx

[CountryCat in reply to Tugsgirl]

You bet! Will be waiting for your update on Friday Vicky...you are in my thoughts and all my crossables are crossed xx

[Hampshiregal]

Congratulations xxxxxxx

[CountryCat in reply to Hampshiregal]

You and your cat posts made me laugh harder than I have in ages! You have a wonderful sense of humour, hope you never lose it. Will be waiting to see news of your own baby soon xxx

[Hidden in reply to CountryCat]

I second that

[Oakey80]

Aw congratulations hun!! I can't wait to get to this stage now...time needs to hurry up! Hope you have a smooth and healthy 2nd and 3rd trimester 😘 xxx

[CountryCat in reply to Oakey80]

Oh I know what you mean! Have been so anxious but have started to relax...just a tad mind!! 😉

Thank you xx

[Lou9]

Such a lovely post and so pleased for you! Brilliant scan picture and what a cute button nose! Wishing you lots of happiness. X

[CountryCat in reply to Lou9]

How lovely! Thanks very much xxx

[AllWeNeedIsluv]

Congratulations. Such a lovely pic and post have a lovely rest of pregnancy xx

[CountryCat in reply to AllWeNeedIsluv]

Much appreciated, thanks xx

[Kelly-03]

Fantastic news so pleased for you x hope you have a lovely journey xx

[CountryCat in reply to Kelly-03]

Thank you xx

[A-Jay-]

Beautiful.. 😍

[CountryCat in reply to A-Jay-]

Thanks xx

[Hidden]

Oh dearest Country Cat - such wonderful news, CONGRATULATIONS, this post made me extremely happy and also emotional, had a little happy cry. I'd forgotten it was your scan today, as have a terrible period - so this was such a wonderful surprise.

It is such a wonderful wonderful gift to get to this point of reassurance in pregnancy, for all pregnant ladies but even more so for us IVF ladies.

Your words and sentiments are so so kind, and so true. You have also been a great support to so many on here. I know I couldn't go through IVF again without the support and friends I made on here a few years ago - you summed it up perfectly. The understanding we have for each other is incomparable.

Enjoy every moment and enjoy each new day as it comes.

We are still all here for you and would love if you stayed in touch. I'm here if you have any pregnancy questions. I have just about every symptom going, so i learned a few tricks

With all our love for a happy and healthy pregnancy. That really is a beautiful clear scan picture of your baby. xxxxxxxx

[CountryCat in reply to Hidden]

Hey now I'm in tears! Thank you darling, this is so very kind of you xx Could never disappear completely, too many special people on here.

Take care of you xx

[kelsbels88]

Aww I'm so pleased for you...

What a lovely post. I wish you all the luck possible going forward with your journey.

Great pic and enjoy every moment still to come

Take care

Kelly xxx

[CountryCat in reply to kelsbels88]

Really appreciate your kind words and warm wishes...many many thanks xxx

[Kattalex1]

Lovely pic... all the best for the next 27 weeks 😁

[CountryCat in reply to Kattalex1]

Lovin' the maths! Thank you very much xx

[Kattalex1 in reply to CountryCat]

Even better maths... in 3 to 6 weeks time you will know if it's a little boy 👦🏼or girl 👱🏻‍♀️....

[CountryCat in reply to Kattalex1]

Yes very much looking forward to that. Dead happy with either, but hubby and I both think it is a little boy 👦

[Kattalex1 in reply to CountryCat]

Let us know either way 😉

[CountryCat in reply to Kattalex1]

Will do x

[Hannah143]

What a lovely picture, im delighted for you and I hope you can enjoy the rest of your journey 😘 xxx

[CountryCat in reply to Hannah143]

Many thanks xx

[7AVA]

Oh CountryCat, I am so thrilled to see such a beautiful scan picture from you. All the very best with your pregnancy and I hope to see a photo of a real little baby on here if you have time to post back when he/she arrives! Xxx

[CountryCat in reply to 7AVA]

Hope you are doing well and feeling strong! Thanks for the kind words xx

[Bluebelle1]

SO lovely...Congratulations! And what you said about this forum and community is so true. I have only been here since March but I know a lot of you ladies have been here a lot longer and it has been such a great help to me through both my cycles. Everyone is so lovely and understanding. I felt so alone before i found this site. xxx

[CountryCat in reply to Bluebelle1]

Hope your pregnancy continues smoothly and is healthy and happy! Thank you for the reply xx

[Fredaflintstone]

What a lovely post! So pleased for you. You've been so supportive to us all too and I wish you all the very best for the rest of your pregnancy. So exciting (though still scary I'm sure). Let us know how you get on as you go along. Thanks for sharing your lovely news and giving us all hope xx

[CountryCat in reply to Fredaflintstone]

Thanks so much for the kind words, really lovely of you xxx

[hannahi]

That's so lovely. All the best with everything & keep us updated xxx

[CountryCat in reply to hannahi]

Many thanks xxx

[Sunshine09]

Beautiful all the best ❤️🌈💋

[CountryCat in reply to Sunshine09]

Thanks a lot xx

[robbie03]

Wonderfully put! 💕 and many

Congratulations! Xxx

[CountryCat in reply to robbie03]

Appreciate it, thank you xx

[Dreamingofbaby]

Lovely to hear such positive news. Wish you all the best for the rest of your pregnancy and for a healthy lil baby😊. Take good care x

[CountryCat in reply to Dreamingofbaby]

Thank you so much xx

[City74]

Congratulations! What a lovely scan photo! Wishing you all the best for the rest of your pregnancy. Do keep us updated how things are going. xx

[CountryCat in reply to City74]

I will do, thank you xx

[CountryCat]

That's such a sweet thing to say, thank you so much!

[Clare_lou]

What a lovely post! Wishing you all the very best with the next part of your journey. You're so right, the ladies on here are incredible! Thank you for the support you have given me. Take really good care of yourself and your precious cargo! Xx

[CountryCat in reply to Clare_lou]

That is lovely, really appreciate it xx

[Hidden]

Good luck country cat - your post brought a lump to my throat! Such a lovely picture and beautiful words. I know what you mean about this forum - I wish I'd discovered it sooner. Wishing you and your little family all the best for the future. Xx

[CountryCat in reply to Hidden]

Aw, what a super sentiment. Thank you so much xx

[CountryCat]

Bless you, many thanks xx

[Hidden]

Awww what an amazing scan picture, I'm so happy for you!

Your words are 100% true and so well put; I'm constantly amazed at how supportive this group is!

Wishing you all the very best for the future, please post a pic of baby when he/she arrives 😍xxx